[UPDATE 27/03/2013] Flashtool version 0.9.10.0 - Windows / Linux / Mac

Flashtool can be downloaded on the Flashtool Homepage (on Installation tab)

As Flashtool was originally developped for X10, you can find a lot of information on the Original X10 Flashtool thread

Major update for 0.6.8.0 : Ability to now install CWM from Flashtool on locked bootloader for LT15/LT18.
Fastboot now works fine under linux

Major feature for 0.6.5.0 is Linux and Windows editions, Drag&Drop for FTF files.

Major new feature : Fastboot toolbox for 2011 line devices.

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upgrade to Galaxy Note 3 part 2 ...

Here is one of the only reviews that didn't insist that I run out and buy the Note. It was kinda refreshing to read after being completely inundated by what seemed to be a very aggressive marketing ploy:

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/article...3-vs-2-buy.htm

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The 2nd amendment, protects the 1st. Samsung Galaxy Note(International) ROM: 4.12 JZO54K.N7000XXLT4 Kernel: Philz-CWM6-XXLT4-OXA-4.93.6

Reasons NOT to upgrade to Galaxy Note 3 1 Part ...

Reasons NOT to upgrade to Galaxy Note 3

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Thought I'd stay this thread because of all the threads supporting reasons TO upgrade to the new Note. I'll start with my reasons not to upgrade:

1. Doesn't seem like much of an improvement from my current phone GN2. In all of the videos I've seen (and I've seen a lot) the phone appears to perform at the same level as my phone. There are a few software additions but none seem too advanced for my hardware. Perhaps the hardware is much improved but are all improvement really warranted? I mean, I'm holding in my hand a QUAD-CORE device with 2gb of ram and I almost feel like this is a little overkill. I rarely notice lag, can run any app or game I throw at it, and have never noticed any pixilation.

2. Not big on unwarranted consumerism. Much of the reviews I've seen are reminiscent of the iPhone craze; products are always marketed as being Must-have items. And if you don't have the newest and shiniest item, you considered light years behind the masses... I just don't buy it. My last phone, the nexus s, was just barely starting to show its age with the jellybean update and for a few years now, most devices have far surpassed my old Nexus S.