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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...

How to Safely Root T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 runs with T889UVALL4 4.1.1 Jelly Bean No Flash Counter Trip

If you want to root your T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889 that has been updated to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean with software build number T889UVALL4, then this root method will certainly help you.
The software build T889UVALL4 is an official update released on January 2013 from December's released T889UVALK8. This update targets to fix the known Exynos Exploit for Galaxy Note 2 that is also one of Samsung's Exynos based device just like the Samsung Galaxy S2/S3, the Galaxy Note 1 and others.
Software Update T889UVALL4 info on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2

There are some few rooting method that works for Galaxy Note 2, but this is the best method I would suggests for beginners. The best part of this rooting technique is that it will not trigger the binary flash counter of the phablets, it will still remain in a zero count status.

Thus, who aren't familiar with the binary flash counter is - this is the security system installed by Samsung on all of their Android devices. This will let them know if the device have done some any modification by way of rooting, installing unofficial sofware. If this flash counter is tripped, then the device warranty is void.

In addition, your device will still receives any future official OTA updates when you use this root method.
So, if you want keep your device stays in official firmware but its already rooted and still has its original functionality like the newly added multi-window features.
Now, head over to mrRobinson's XDA-thread and grab the root66_TMO_T889UVALL4.zip file to root your Galaxy Note 2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560

How to Root T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 T889UVALL4 Guide for Starters

1. Grab the root66_TMO_T889UVALL4 from above link.
2. Grab Odin3_3.07 link
3. Install USB driver link
4. Extract the root66_TMO_T889UVALL4.zip file you downloaded in your computer,
 then you'll end up with root66_TMO_T889UVALL4.tar.md5
5. Run Odin3_3.0.7.exe
6. Set the phone into download mode (Turn it OFF,  then press and hold Volume Down + HOME + POWER) button. Then you need to press "Volume Up" to get into download mode screen.
7. Connect the phone to computer using the supplied USB cable. "If you have issues flashing with Odin please ensure you are using the microusb cable that came with the phone, users have had issues using other cables".
8. Get back to Odin, then click the PDA field and select the root66_TMO_T889UVALL4.tar.md5 you downloaded.
Important: DO NOT TICK "Re-Partition. Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked.
9. Hit Odin's "START" button.
10. Wait until it successfully finishes and the phone completely reboots. Then remove it from computer connection.

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