According to SamMobile, the first Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, had been updated last time with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, it will now receive Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The tablet was originally released with Android 4.0.4 ICS out- of- the box and later updated to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. After the update to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean has not received any new firmware released by Google.
The release of Android 4.4.2 KitKat to Note 10.1 could even be imminent and we suggest you to download the availability of the first firmware leaked based on the above mentioned version of Android. Thanks to izap an XDA forum member, it compiled and released all the required files for the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet owners to be able to taste the Android 4.4.2 KitKat highlights.
The official released of Android 4.4.2 KitKat update from Samsung is expected in May or June.
The Android 4.4.2 will add for Galaxy Note 10.1 GT- N8000 the white status bar icons, changed UI, improved battery life and overall improved performance.
Until the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is pushed out for your Galaxy Note 10.1 device, you can download the first firmware leaked.
Since this is a leaked firmware, there are some bugs bugs in it, it does not affect the normal usage.
To install it, you will need to rely on Odin, but proceed in this process only if you are familiar with this order to avoid malfunction or damage to your device for which android.sc team will not take any responsibility.
Find the below list:
Model: GT-N8000
Country: Open Europe
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1430589
Build date: Wed, April 23, 2014 03:09:45 +0000
Product Code: OXA
PDA: N8000XXUDND5
CSC: N8000OXADND5
MODEM: N8000XXUDND2
Download: Forum Thread
Follow the instruction:
Pre-requisites
– Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on your Windows computer;
– Create a backup of all your important data, if your device is having any custom recoveries as CWM or TWRP installed, take the backup data using the recovery.
– Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet to connect it with your computer and use Android SDK with it: press Menu-> Settings-> Applications, navigate and click on Development Option to check USB Debugging Mode;
– Make sure your Galaxy Note 10.1 device is more than 80% charged.
– The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier;
– The device will lose custom ROM with the installation of the firmware. Supplementary, the custom recovery will be replaced by the stock version.
– The tablet will no longer belong to a rooted version with the installation of official firmware.
– The PDA N8000XXUDND5 Android 4.4 2 KitKat test firmware works only with Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000, verify the model number of your device by going to Settings-> About tablet-> Model number.
- Extract the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09
- Switch off your Galaxy Note 10.1 device
- Restart tablet in download mode: press and hold Power and Volume down keys together
- Extract and run Odin.ZIP file as administrator
- Connect your device using an USB cable and wait until you receive a blue sign in Odin, select the next files extracted from N8000XXUDND5 folder to install on your tablet
Add AP_N8000XXUDND5.tar.md5 to AP
Add BL_N8000XXUDND5.tar.md5 to BL
Add MODEM_N8000XXUDND2.tar.md5 to CP
Add CSC_OXA_N8000OXADND5.tar.md5 to CSC
- Make sure re-partition is NOT checked, only Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time boxes are ticked in Odin
- Click the Start button in Odin to start the installation, after the installation is complete, the tablet restarts automatically. When you see the home screen, pull the USB cable to disconnect the tablet from the computer.
- N8000XXUDND5 Android 4.4.2 test firmware is now installed on your Galaxy Note 10.1. tablet. Navigate to Settings-> About phone to verify the new software version.
If you face any issues with the firmware as force close, boot the Galaxy Note 10.1 into recovery mode by pressing the Home, Power and Volume Up keys together. In recovery mode, select to wipe/factory reset.
This operation will erase all data including the data from the internal SD card. Reboot your tablet by selecting reboot system now from the main recovery menu.