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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android update: no upgrade to Nougat

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a great device that has stayed in the hearts of many. If you want to continue using your phone but you also want to have the latest Android operating systems, we have good news and bad news. The bad news is that Samsung stopped offering Android operating system updates for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 after the Kit Kat 4.4.2 update BUT luckily, you can use custom ROMs to update your system up to Android Nougat. A word of caution though, using custom ROMs will void any warranty you may have on your phone so use them at your own risk.

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Android version Jelly Bean Kit Kat 4.4.2 Lollipop Marshmallow Nougat
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Yes Yes No No No

Android Nougat on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 did not receive any more Android system updates after Kit Kat 4.4.2, as Samsung released newer models and chose to offer each of those with the latest Android operating systems instead. However, it is still possible for you to get the most recent operating systems like Android Nougat on your Galaxy Note 2 device using custom ROMs. Check out The Android Soul or Team Android (XDA developers also offers some guidance) for a tutorial on how to get Android Nougat on your device but bear in mind that doing so is at your own risk.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 didn't receive any more OS updates after Kit Kat 4.4.2. / © Samsung

Android Marshmallow on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 did not get an official Android Marshmallow update. However, a custom ROM is available to get Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 on the Galaxy Note 2, and will provide features like the vertical scrolling app drawer and the white notification shade from the TouchWiz UI. 

Android Lollipop on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Though there is no official Android Lollipop update for the Galaxy Note 2 but you can flash the CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM to get Lollipop on the Galaxy Note 2 (N7100 variant). This ROM is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, so if you're looking for a relatively simple way to extend the lifespan of your Galaxy Note 2, this could be the way to do it.

It's a stable build, and most, if not all, of the main features work. Head over to XDA Developers to learn more. 

Are you desperate to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Note 2? Or are you still happy with Android Kit Kat? Let us know in the comments below. 

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  • 1
    Freonpsandoz Nov 23, 2019 Link to comment

    WTF is up with Android versions? Are they created by children? When and why did candy names replace comprehensible version numbers? I have neither the time nor the inclination to remember whether Snickers is newer or older than Butterfinger.


  • Sujan Dahal 1
    Sujan Dahal Dec 7, 2018 Link to comment

    I also want to upgrade my phone... And my next problem is that my phone says not registered on network plz tell me how to fix it... 👨‍💻


  • Sanath Kodithuwakku 1
    Sanath Kodithuwakku May 18, 2016 Link to comment

    I am hoping to get a Lollipop update on my Galaxy note 2.. :)sri lanka


    • 24
      Deactivated Account Mar 14, 2017 Link to comment

      we can all dream :D


  • 1
    Rahul Gupta May 13, 2016 Link to comment

    I love my Note 2 and its blue "Touchwiz UI". I am able to do every thing i wish, which i can do with latest Note 5. I have used it for 3 years and will continue till applications stop supporting Kitkat. Then i will purchase latest Note series phone again. No regret for such a beautiful and strong phone, despite no further update of android.

    Why we want every thing new, just sake of NEW. This is reason, life is full of tension due to money problem.


  • Alex Wang 1
    Alex Wang Mar 1, 2016 Link to comment

    Due to security issue, Samsung has to update Note 2 to Lollipop at least...


  • 1
    PS Chang Feb 6, 2016 Link to comment

    This is one reason I am no longer on Android. Buying Samsung is basically flushing money down the toilet!


  • 2
    Scott Jan 15, 2016 Link to comment

    I think it's a despicable thing they do just to get people to upgrade a phone to a new one they should still give the basic upgrades even if they are a bit behind the times


  • 2
    donjugón Jan 11, 2016 Link to comment

    I am happy but I think that Note 2 should be update to Lollipop. I am not happy with Samsung if finally they dont update Note 2.


  • 1
    Malik Yousuf Dec 30, 2015 Link to comment

    i am not happy with kit kat 4.3 i would like to update of 5.1. on my note 2
    please help me to update because i am using verizon note 2


  • 1
    Vincenzo Gangte Dsp Dec 20, 2015 Link to comment

    I am hoping to get a Lollipop update on my Galaxy note 2.. :)


  • 1
    Rebecca Iacono Nov 8, 2015 Link to comment

    I would also like the new update of 5.1.1 on my note 2. I have little glitches. I dont like 4.3


  • achelito cruz 1
    achelito cruz Oct 28, 2015 Link to comment

    Es desepcionante ver Como Otros Dispositivos de gama menor Estan Siendo actualizados y la compañia de Samsung al Tener un Dispositivo Que A Pesar de Su Tiempo ya en El Mercado Es Un Dispositivo fluido y audaz en Aspecto y FUNCIONAMIENTO Bastante querido no tenga AÚN actualizacion sin Tomar en Cuenta Que Ya Se estaTrabajando en Android 6.0 -_- !!


  • Shisir 1
    Shisir Oct 27, 2015 Link to comment

    We will wait...
    Wait For Latest Update...
    Samsung.. is acting bore now a days..!!!


  • Sanjay Maharjan 2
    Sanjay Maharjan Sep 22, 2015 Link to comment

    Yeah.. I am eagerly desperate to get Lollipop on my Galaxy Note 2.. it' s not that i couldn't buy new phones.. but i like this phone very much and if Samsung will release Android M for my phone then also i am willing to upgrade on that too. So please for the sake of Galaxy Note II lovers upgrade the firmware to lollipop 5.1.1 instead. Thank you very much.

    Renzo van der Kruit


  • Carlton Anderson 2
    Carlton Anderson Sep 15, 2015 Link to comment

    I have been a loyal and long time Samsung customer, I own two Galaxy Note2'S. One is mine and the other was a gift for my mother.. I would very much like to receive the Lollipop update for these devices because I've had issues with them as of late.. if there isn't going to be an update for them I will change carriers and devices .. that's how upset this issue has made me...

    Jay Ar Rivera


  • 4
    priyan Kavishka Aug 25, 2015 Link to comment

    If u can't release note 2 lolipop update why u make lolipop and note 2 phone????

    Robert LimJay Ar Rivera


  • 4
    priyan Kavishka Aug 25, 2015 Link to comment

    Please release note 2 lolipop update :(
    Soon as posible because M updates has released

    Robert LimJay Ar Rivera


  • 4
    priyan Kavishka Aug 25, 2015 Link to comment

    I use samsung galaxy note 2. I want lolipop update.when it release

    Robert LimJay Ar Rivera


  • 2
    Huzefa Mor Aug 24, 2015 Link to comment

    Please release lollipop 5.1 update for gakaxy note 2 as soon as possible..

    Robert LimJay Ar Rivera


  • 2
    Toby Seaman Aug 23, 2015 Link to comment

    Don't care about the new features but would like a patched operating system on my phone.

    Jay Ar Rivera


  • 3
    veltix Aug 18, 2015 Link to comment

    Please release the android lolipop with latest version like 5..1.1! I'm feddup over write to sd error . We demand a release on Singapore, thanks in advance!

    Robert LimJay Ar Rivera


  • 2
    Jhoii Guerrero Aug 5, 2015 Link to comment

    Is there a lollipop version for note 2 Korean variant? Thanks for the answer.

    Jay Ar Rivera


  • Darren Cyril 1
    Darren Cyril Jul 16, 2015 Link to comment

    please release update of lolipop for n7100 malaysia... please release it as soon as possible


  • Aurel F 2
    Aurel F Jul 14, 2015 Link to comment

    (((((((((((((((h t t p : / / forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/development/rom-resurrection-remix-5-2-2-t2974539))))))))
    so cmon ,put the brain in function //the moust powerfull gun in the world is the brain .....


  • Aurel F 2
    Aurel F Jul 14, 2015 Link to comment

    i have lolipop 5.1.1 on note 2 /ressurection remix latest build ,see xda developers /working perfect /2 days baterry

    Jay Ar Rivera


    • 2
      Jhoii Guerrero Aug 5, 2015 Link to comment

      How come that you already have lollipop version?


    • 1
      Jay Ar Rivera Sep 21, 2015 Link to comment

      Was your note 2 rooted?


  • Bilal Memon 2
    Bilal Memon Jul 4, 2015 Link to comment

    Even i am also using samsung galaxy note 2 .......
    Please give lollipop update to note 2.....
    Please as soon as possible....
    Versiin 4.4.2 has been an old version.....
    In india........

    If note 2 give lollipop it will populate more

    rebel don


  • 1
    Android83 Jul 4, 2015 Link to comment

    Forget about OEM. Here is my contribution - forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/development/rom-resurrection-remix-5-2-2-t2974539

    Enjoy Android 5.1.1


  • Jay Jay Robinson 1
    Jay Jay Robinson Jul 1, 2015 Link to comment

    I am using the ATandT Galaxy Note 2. I want the lollipop update i don't like 4.1.1
    Please upgrade


  • 1
    mohamed alaoui Jun 28, 2015 Link to comment

    I want the lolipop update i don't like 4.4.2


  • 2
    xochitl ocampo Jun 25, 2015 Link to comment

    It's still hard to believe that note 2 is getting lollipop since it's still on jelly bean. We will see

    Jay Jay Robinson


  • 1
    @Sudish Jun 9, 2015 Link to comment

    Yeah! I think i'll wait 2 to 3 months more for the update but if it doesn't arrive till then have to change to Lg G3


  • 1
    Hyunkie Je May 21, 2015 Link to comment

    Yes I want lollipop 5.0
    Galaxy Note 2 Android 5.0 Lollipop update has not been released yet.


  • 2
    S Basuta May 17, 2015 Link to comment

    Yes I want lollipop 5.0
    Because my note 2 had problem this is restart after few time so I want to update it

    Jay Jay Robinson


  • 3
    veltix May 14, 2015 Link to comment

    Yes . Happy with kitkat version but lacks file transfer to SD , has it was being restricted .
    I will wait for lolipop to come and see how is it. But why must cancelled ? Why not make an option programe todo upgrade and downgrade ?


  • 6
    Xochitl Shatt May 5, 2015 Link to comment

    Yes, happy with Kitkat.


  • 2
    KAREN GAMBON May 4, 2015 Link to comment

    you don't want the new update. I have the Note 4 that just updated last week & the battery drain is awful!!! I am also getting a lot of force closing.


  • Hongvando 2
    Hongvando May 4, 2015 Link to comment

    Galaxy note2 GT-N7100 Việt Nam có 5.o chưa ạ thsk


  • 1
    محمد احمد Apr 29, 2015 Link to comment

    Midoo


  • 1
    محمد احمد Apr 29, 2015 Link to comment

    Midoo


  • 1
    Abdullah Apr 24, 2015 Link to comment

    My Fellows, Samsung.....
    Samsung is not starting the development of lollipop for note 2. It's highly likely that they will end Note 2 with Kitkat. It's not a surprise cause they also end s3 on jb which is compatible with kitkat. It's like they're saying that it's time for us to buy the new Note 4.


  • 1
    Benjamin Apr 14, 2015 Link to comment

    I'm waiting for this update from Verizon. My Note II may be a year old, but it is in pristine condition and fast. I'm feeling screwed here by the carriers, what a surprise.


  • FZ2015 3
    FZ2015 Mar 28, 2015 Link to comment

    I had been fan of Samsung, however lately i realized, every year there is a new model, and gets flushed by Samsung in the coming 18 months. Being Owner of Note 2 N7100 and HTC One 801n (M7_UL), I already got Lollipop 5.0.2 on my M7 whereas on Note 2, still waiting. Same happened when I brought Note N7000 it got stacked on Jelly Bean 4.1.2. Customers should flush Samsung as Samsung flushes and mocks customers for the developments and updates.

    Custom Rom, are really good but have some bugs here and there.
    We will never get lollipop on Note 2, Samsung Finland has mocked customers of Note 2, as the insider reports there is yet no development even initialized for Note 2 owners.

    Benjamin


    • Hongvando 2
      Hongvando May 4, 2015 Link to comment

      Galaxy note2 GT-N7100 Việt Nam có bản cập nhật chưa thsk


  • 2
    Ian Gough Feb 27, 2015 Link to comment

    It's felt to me that since last December's Finnish story about the Note 2 getting Lollipop that getting the update is a false hope.
    I've been looking at manually putting CM12 on my N7105, but so much is not working - I don't have two phones with micro simcard slots to be able to swap phones - I need stuff like GPS.
    I hope I'm wrong about the update, but my 2 years 4 months old Note 2 does most of what I need to do - an oversized 9300mAh battery gets around battery drain issues - so whatever happens I'm staying with Note 2 until it dies - he says tempting fate :)

    Benjamin


  • 2
    Nithin Feb 25, 2015 Link to comment

    waiting for KitKat

    Benjamin


  • 2
    Chris Tresintsis Feb 25, 2015 Link to comment

    I do not even have KitKat yet, I'm still on Jelly Bean. At this rate I can not see Lollipop on the radar. 😟 Carrier bloatware is the hold up.

    Benjamin


  • My1 37
    My1 Dec 6, 2014 Link to comment

    well L has its share of problems but we are talking about cstom ROMs that will probably resolve those...

    Benjamin


  • 5
    colsec Dec 6, 2014 Link to comment

    Links are not permitted here but go over to xda website and find the forum for n7100/android development. Both unofficial CM12 alpha 5 and Nameless rom are available. Normal disclaimers apply: any rooting or flashing custom roms could wreck your phone. These are both 'alpha' builds but I have been using as a daily driver for a few weeks with no major issues.

    Luiz Sant'Ana


  • 19
    Moni Mihailov Dec 5, 2014 Link to comment

    In the beginning it says Android 5.0 KitKat, not Lollipop :)

    Benjamin


  • 5
    colsec Dec 5, 2014 Link to comment

    There are 2 releases of lollipop custom roms for n7100 on xda. Both are tagged as 'alpha' builds but are very stable. Once you experience the smoothness and performance of lollipop it is hard to go back.

    BenjaminMoni Mihailov


    • 2
      Luiz Sant'Ana Dec 5, 2014 Link to comment

      Have you the links for this 2 versions?

      Benjamin

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