====== Hacking Guide Samsung Galaxy Note 2======

After four years of iPhones, jailbreaking etc I decided to move over to Android .. so if you own 
a Note2 this may help you a little, btw guides like this do get outdated pretty fast .. 

** Accessoires **

  * I bought a Samsung replacement battery and stand, a leather case, micro usb to usb cable, and a 64gb micro sd card.. check amazon for it   

**General Setup**
 
  * Root the Note2  and install ClockworkMod Recovery  an easy way to do it use the Galaxy 2 Toolkit from here [[http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956|here ..]]

  * Install a custom rom and get rid of bloatware ... I use Omega rom atm .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915036

 * Upgrade the Keyboard and the Camera to Android 4.2   
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966302

  * Buy Titanium Backup. 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
  * Buy Call Recorder
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skvalex.callrecorder&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5za3ZhbGV4LmNhbGxyZWNvcmRlciJd
  * Buy Equalizer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer.unlock&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbWFydGFuZHJvaWRhcHBzLmVxdWFsaXplci51bmxvY2siXQ..
  * Install Blackmart Alpha
  * Install Droidwall
  * Install Total Commander
  * Install SGS3 Easy UMS for Mass Storage Mount on Windows/Linux/mac ..
  * Install Directory Bind for moving application to the SD Card ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262
  * Buy Poweramp or Proplayer, really good MP3 player..
  * Install MoboPlayer
  * Install MortPlayer Audio Books
  * Install Moon+ Reader
  * Remove Samsung S-Voice with Titanium Backup
  * Install Home2 Shurtcut and VS Shortcut and make Google Voice Search double click on the middle button.
  * Install Button Savior to use buttons with the Smart Pen
  * Install K9Mail/APG to use email encryption.
  * Install Trillian.
  * Install Skype
  * Install Dropbox (if you connect with your Samsung Account first you get 50Gb for 2 years)
  * Buy Asphalt 7 for 79Cent to see how racing games look like on that device
  * Camera Zoom FX is an optional buy, it is good but not as good as people say..
  * Install Dropbear SSh Server and ConnectBot SSh Client
  * Install Teamviewer and Teamviewer Quick Assist
  * Install Remote Deskop or any other RDP App that works for you ..
  * Install Google apps like Translate or MyTrip and Googles
  * Install GReader and Podkicker for RSS Feeds and Podcasts
  * Install Chrome, Opera and Firefox
  * Install Documents to Go a
  * Install Amazon, Ebay etc ...
  * Install GTasks
  * Install Fing 
  * Install Rotation Locker
  * Install Battery Booster
  * Install Locus or buy Locus Pro
  * Install Evernote and Evernote food but please remind yourself as in Dropbox it is like give all your information to strangers ...

**Good Optional Software**

  * Gtasks, WindGuru, WifiAnalyzer, Unified Remote, Skyscanner, Prey, GReader Pro, Hi-Q MP3 Recorder, MDScan

**Good Music Software**

  * iReal b, Guitar Pro, gSrings, Electrum Dum

** Recommended Games ** 

Btw you can use a Sony PS3 Dualshock controller with the Note2 ..google it ..

  * Need for Speed Most Wanted, Asphalt 7, Rayman Jungle Run, ChessGenius,  Bards Tale
 
**Other Tips**

  * Do NOT use task killers or automated task kill software it is useless. Look at http://lifehacker.com/5650894/android-task-killers-explained-what-they-do-and-why-you-shouldnt-use-them

  * Install Ajaxplorer on your linux Server and buy the app to have mp3 streaming for your file library :).