Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE 4.2.2 update for Singapore

Here's the long awaited files for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE (GT-5120) update to Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2.

Here's the links uploaded to Mega

Starhub:
STH-N5120XXCMH2-20130923182719.zip (1.40 GB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!nB8mDDLD!LcYPdTMEKdtaLbQOTd74KB2At9tauanDBYfGNQTtPn0

KERNEL-STH-N5120XXCMH2-1377236926.tar (5.4 MB)

https://mega.co.nz/#!zJcSFBqA!T99nqgV93FFOzYk6TFPhygVuawsGBlZTcvJo8GUYkL4

Singtel:
SIN-N5120XXCMH2-20130923182347.zip (1.40 GB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!vEVGFSYK!cRRgWDPJw6usa2J2uixhmA1eNUtlSRqRrqtXWp-ujl4

KERNEL-SIN-N5120XXCMH2-1377236926.tar (5.4 MB)

https://mega.co.nz/#!qd1TBCAa!AvIxgGT9bHwxaygc73_9k2IAmgpGiD66J1jZa60fIw0

M1:
MM1-N5120XXCMH2-20130923182019.zip (1.40 GB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!zMVTiISa!Hcrw30edQ9ZoVSWWpw_qCCos8zpffZdmfP1fb_xJ38k

KERNEL-MM1-N5120XXCMH2-1377236926.tar (5.4 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!GA1gHLxA!WGq5N0md9tQduCjTeXL-flRgEv8Zd349DiH3AEUlq1Q

These files can be used with ODIN to update your phone
http://www.andromint.com/download-odin-latest-version/

Installing iOS 7 Gold Master (GM) on my iPhone 5 64GB (How-to)

With the Gold Master (GM) release of iOS 7 out in the net, I decided to try it out on my iPhone 5 64GB to see how it looks like and to be one of the first.

As many know, the release on Sept 18 would have little changes from the GM and that most features will be readily available in the GM version.

There is a way to get it installed without a developer's account and I was interested to test this out.

So let's take a look how to get it done.

Btw, I am using an iPhone 5 64GB with Starhub Singapore as the mobile operator , Model under Settings -> General -> About is MS662ZA/A

Based on http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

The model we are using in Singapore is

Model A1429

Step 1 - Backup your phone to iCloud (important if you want all your data restored back after upgrade)

Step 2 - Update you iPhone to latest version, which is  6.1.4 for iPhone 5 (think it's 6.1.3 for iPhone 4S)



Step 3 - Download the iOS 7 GM firmware file. This is the 11A465 build

Download Links I used:
 https://mega.co.nz/#!Is5RwJBA!Khh4VFBdoz8OmLngSDXVeALqJtNC9yTLLTBq6Ws6E10

 Alternate:
https://mega.co.nz/#!iBk0xBoD!VbbU0BqcwilXhPe7zAwBNAmiNOFh2nmBEuWndZVYgA8


Reference (Thanks for all the links):
http://www.jailbreakiosx.com/download-ios-7-gm-11a465-firmware/


Step 4 - Restore iPhone to plain OS

In iTunes, click on "Restore iPhone", this will return the phone to its "Blank" state

Step 5 -  After the firmware is restored, On the iPhone, select "Set Up as New iPhone" NOT restore from backup


Step 6 - Skip the Login with Apple ID

Step 7- In iTunes, select "Setup as new iPhone too (cancel as sync, if it starts)

Step 8 - Hold Shift and Left Click on "Check for Update"

Step 9 - Select iOS 7 ipsw file you downloaded in step 2, iTunes will then start to install the new firmware on your phone.

And that's it, your phone will be running iOS 7. Note that iTunes 11.05 will not be able to link up/sync with it anymore... it requires 11.2

Hope this sharing helps anyone who wishes to try out the new OS before the launch.

Note:
If you want to roll-back/downgrade back to iOS 6, you have to put the iPhone is DFU mode and then restore it to the backup on iTunes.

Update:
If you need to restore a backup from iOS 6.1.4 to iOS 7 via your PC/Windows, you can also use this tool (due to iTunes 11.2 beta not being available for windows):
http://www.itools.cn/en_index.htm

Goodbye Steve

I didn't know him personally and I doubt he even knew if I existed, but when I head about Steve Jobs passing away I felt upset and sad.

It was strange. I realised there were others having the same feelings and were even trying to speak out their emotions by using post-its and sticking them on the nice glass walls of Apple Stores.

 I guess it's the way he speaks

Firefox 3.0!

Firefox version 3.0 is out! Stated to be faster and more secure and with 15,00 improvements. get it now! www.getfirefox.com

Free iTunes Account

For those using iTunes and have been rejected registration due to fact that you don't stay in a iTunes country.

This helps you get an account and gets iTunes to automatically download cover art for your mp3s! :D

http://www.winandmac.com/tips/free-itunes-account-no-matter-where-you-live/

Fring Fring

For those of you who are using a Nokia phone based on the S60 Symbian OS, you might want to check out this software called Fring http://www.fring.com/

It allows you to use the GSM/3G network or WiFi to connect to Skype, MSN, Yahoo and even make phone calls using SIP.

Also available for Windows Mobile and certain Sony Ericsson phones.

Starhub Max Online Express upgrade from 6mbps to 8 mbps

I did a test before and after the starhub upgrade using Speedtest.net, here are the results:

BEFORE Upgrade 6000 kbps




AFTER Upgrade 8000 kbps


Those Starhub users on the Max Online Express plan, just power off and on your modem to receive the upgrade.

For more info: http://www.starhub.com/portal/site/Online/menuitem.0d8be557eb269ac6265d8a608324a5a0/?vgnextoid=48d53094b576c010VgnVCM10000038425a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=ItemCMId%3A32f52e51e1c36110VgnVCM100000464114acRCRD