Install SkyNote 4.3 Edition on AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SGH-I317)

SkyNote 4.3 edition is now available for AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II (SGH-I317) and there are bunch of new added flavors you can now enjoy and get used the full features of Android 4.3. SKnyNote has been developed by [seanzscreams] and continuously dominating to many Galaxy Note 2 I317 owners.  Since the SkyNote is based on stock firmware, all interesting features are still intact, including those features that were intentionally disabled and diminished all unneeded apps. But again, this is not about the SkyNote 4.3 review, I'm just introducing to anyone else mostly an Android tinkerers like me that might interested about this ROM.

Here are the features of SkyNote 4.3 edition:

• Deodexed
• Ziplaigned
• Rooted
• Debloated
• Myfiles from note 3
• Wallpaper chooser from note 3
• Sec gallery from note 3
• Xposed framework installer
• Wanam exposed
• Sketch and action memo
• Gpu acceleration
• Cpu efficiency mod
• Removed all bloat
• Build.prop magic
• Tcp/ip enhancements(faster internet overall)
• Smoother scrolling and tasking
• Deep sleep enhancements
• Battery saving pushed to the max
• Tb restore Fixer included
• Sony Bravia Engine 2
• Sony Clarity enhancements
• Removed all knox related crap
• Dalvik handling changed to better perform
• Max handler events cranked
• Init.d enabled
• Custom boot animations enabled
• Unsecure/Insecure kernel
• and much much more

Wanam Exposed Features
• Call Recording
• 4 Ways Reboot (Reboot, Recovery, Hotboot, Download)
• Full Color/Transparency customization for Status bar and Notification drawer elements
• Secure Samsung Keyboard
• Option to keep “Add Call” button with Call recording menu
• Disable Camera shutter sound (+Screen Capture)
• Flashlight trough volume button UP
• Skip Music with Volume buttons
• Save Call Logs View
• Enable Keyboard Symbols
• Enable Hangouts Calls trough cellular
• Enable Camera while calling
• Unlimited and Customizable Multi-View support
• Bypass Exchange Lock check
• Notification Panel Customization
• Long Home key behavior
• Long Back key to kill App (+ white list)
• Disable increasing ringtone
• Messaging Tweaks (raise limits and conversion)
• Disable Scrolling cache
• Enable Full rotations
• White/Colored Circle Battery
• Transparent Notifications panel
• Customize Clock format and size
• Customize Battery text helper size
• Customize Quick Settings buttons number per row
• Collapse Quick Settings after toggle
• 2 line formatted date on the panel header
• Dark themed Multi-Window
• Disable Boot sound
• Customize Two line date header format
• White/Black Email App background (Supported on some devices)
• Transparent Quick Settings buttons background
• Default hidden SMS logs
• Add Call button to Logs and Contacts list
• Disable Accounts icons on Contacts list
• Custimize Wifi AP Clients number
• Disable Launcher page rotation
• Add Exit button to browser
• SMS Automatic input mode
• Disable Call number formatting
• Enable unlimited Contacts joining
• Enable Gallery Rotation trough button
• Set default Browser view to Desktop
• Hide Wireless charging popup
• Hide Full Battery Notification
• Clock position Status bar (Hide, Left, Right, Center) (Compatible with I9300 and I9500 only)
• NFC behaviors (UN/Locked on Screen ON/Off)
• Hide Headset icon and notification bar
• Disable TW DVFS
• Enable TW DVFS Boost Benchmark mode
• Hide Smart Stay, Alarm, NFC icons on status bar
• Launcher: Enable Scroll wallpaper and Hide Dock labels
• Disable Wake Home button
• Use separate Address field on Contacts
• Add Fast PIN unlock (to be used with caution)
• Added SMS sent time details
• Enable Screen ON options on Messaging App
• Disable low Battery warning
• Add custom carrier label on notification label
• Set low Camera battery level

To those who might already installed the previous SkyNote version on now you can  bump-ups to the latest SkyNote 4.3  Edition, the new update is basically based on newest Android 4.3 firmware, head over to XDA-developer original thread. Below are just some useful hints for beginners that might wanna try this ROM and install on their Galaxy Note 2 I317.

Root Your Galaxy Note 2 I317

1) First back-up your important files, including contacts, photos, messages apps, and more. Then recharge your device at-least around 50% or much better to the fullest as possible.
Download the CF-Auto Root file from here.
Download Odin from here.
Download USB driver from here.
2) Install the USB driver then unzip or extract the downloaded CF-AUTO Root. Then Run Odin downloader tool on your computer desktop.
3) Reboot your Galaxy Note 2 into download mode. Press and hold (Volume Down+Home key+Power) button at the same time, then press Volume Up to continue into download mode. Then connect your device to the computer via USB cable.
4) Now click on Odin's PDA button, then load the CF-Auto-Root-xxx.tar.md5 file. Then simply hit the "START" button to begin flashing the root file.
5) Wait and let the flashing successfully completes and then let it reboots. Then disconnect your device from the computer.
6) Update your SuperSU if it prompts you to update or you are something like getting binary file error, you can grab the latest SuperSU from PlayStore.

Install TWRP recovery on your Galaxy Note 2 I317

You can easily install the TWRP recovery once your device is already rooted, simply download the Rommanager apps,  head-over to Playstore then install it just like any other apps.

Flash the SkyNote 4.3 Edition on your Galaxy Note 2 I317
1) Copy the SkyNote 4.3 ROM in your Note 2 SD card.
2) Reboot into recovery mode, Press Volume Down+Home key+Power button.
3) Select Factory Data Reset, Wipe System, Dalvik and Cache
4) Select "Install ROM from SD card.
5) Browse to the SkyNote 4.3 Edition ROM, then hit install.
6) Reboot the device.