11 Galaxy Note 3 Exclusive Features Now Usable by Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Owners
Several features of the Galaxy Note 3 can be ported to the Galaxy Note 2 via manual installation and it includes exclusive applications such as Air Command, Launcher, S Note, Safety Assistance and Screen Writer.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Feature for Note 2
XDA developer senior member titooo7 made a solution for owners of Galaxy Note 2 to use using manual installation on their phablet. Galaxy Note 2's large high resolution display screen, RAM, processor and internal storage support more than ten exclusive Galaxy Note 3 applications and features.
1. Air Command
2. Pen Window
3. Screen Writer
4. Scrapbook
5. Action Memo
6. Gallery
7. Home Launcher
8. Safety Assistance
9. S Note
10. Sketchbook
11. S Planner
12. One Hand Operation (limited)
However, not everything inside the customised ROM is working perfectly and it include bugs such as One Hand Operation for selected screens, Air View which appear twice in settings and Samsung Keyboard force close when the S Pen in use. Users who ported the Galaxy Note 3 apps to Note 2 can easily report any bugs or detailed feedback regarding the ROM.
Reminders before Flashing
1. Your device may require to be rooted before any installation of custom ROM becomes possible.
2. A deodexed type of ROM is highly recommended for this procedure.
3. Create a backup of all your personal information, settings and data files on your device. Perform manual backup instead of using the Samsung Kies PC Suite.
4. The custom ROM may require you to use custom recovery app such as ClockworkMod or TWRP.
5. Do not forget to create a nAndroid backup of your current ROM in case something goes wrong. Inside the recovery mode, select "backup and restore > backup." The ROM will be saved inside the SD card which you can restore anytime.
6. Make sure that you are 100 per cent on performing the manual installation as it may remove any warranty active on your device. We are not responsible for any damages which may occur on your Galaxy Note 2.
If you are prepared to perform the manual installation, click here to download the files, read instructions from the XDA member, view screenshots of the custom ROM or send bug reports to the developer.