The new Android released OS are recommended to be installed in your device. So, ever times when a new OTA update is rolled out for your Android handset make sure you’ll install it. The new firmware allows you to receive the latest features; it comes also with a range of bug fixes, applications, optimizations and new capabilities.
In the same manner, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 device received a new version of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware dubbed as XXCMI2 version. Moreover the new update is stable and comes with, some bug fixes, new features and optimization capabilities.
The new update is released by over-the-air (OTA), and it will be rolled out gradually that means that some Note 10.1 device’s users will receive it sooner than others. Also, the users which have a rooted device will not receive as an automatically notification this firmware.
Therefore, if you want manually install the new Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXCMI2 firmware to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 model number N8000 then you can follow the step by step guide from below.
- This step by step guide instructions can be also be used for restoring the warranty for a bricked Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 device, or for revoking the root access and to flash an official Android firmware.
- Well, before starting the step by step installation guide you need to apply some prerequisites and guidelines first:
- The present guide will use official firmware and applications for install the update.
- It is not required a rooted device for being able to use the next installation guide.
- The guide works with both rooted and unrooted Note 10.1.
- For installing the official update the Odin app will be used. The Odin is flashing software developed by Samsung.
- A windows-based PC, the USB cable and the Galaxy Note 10.1 are required to be near of you.
- Uninstall or deactivate the security protection software like antivirus, firewalls, antimalware applications and others from both the PC and Android device.
- Then on the Galaxy Note 10.1 device enable the USB debugging option from the next path: “settings -> applications -> development -> USB debugging”.
- Ensure that the device’s battery has more than 70 % power left, otherwise your device can get a forced turned off in the middle of the installation process and this unfortunate event can brick the device.
- Before going any further is recommended to perform a full backup for your data stored into device’s internal memory. In rare cases,a wipe memory is required in order to resolve some issues such as a booting loop, in these unfortunate events after a wipe task is applied all the data stored into device’s internal memory will be deleted. Note: save only the data stored into device’s internal memory, as the SD card’s stored data will not be affected.
- This presented step by step tutorial is fully compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 device only.
- The new Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXCMI2 firmware has been released by Samsung only for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 device, so do not install the same for any other incorrect device, you can end up by bricking the device.
- All the instructions and the files used in this guide are provided only for educational and instructional purpose, so we cannot be held liable or responsible for any data lost or in case you brick or damage your Note 10.1 device during or after the installation guide. The users are advises to use this step by step instructional guide only in your own risk.
How to Manually Update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 to Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXCMI2 Firmware step by step guide
- Download and install the Note 10.1 USB drivers to the PC. In additional you can use the Samsung KIES software for install the suitable drivers for the Android device.
- Download and install the ODIN software. (Save it in your PC, then unzip the file and install the ODIN app).
- Download the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware file from here.
- Save the file to the PC and unzip it on the desktop.
- Run ODIN application on the PC.
- Turn off completely the Note 10.1 device.
- Boot the Note 10.1 device into download mode by pressing and keeping holding the Volume Down, Power and Home buttons simultaneous.
- While the ODIN app is launched on the PC connect the Note 10.1 device to computer via USB cord.
- Wait for ODIN recognize the device, it must to display the “added” message and also the ID:COM section have to be turned yellow or blue.
- If the ODIN doesn’t display the “added” message and the yellow or blue color isn’t displayed re-install the USB drivers once again on your PC, and then repeat all the steps from the beginning of the installation guide.
- Now, click on the “PDA” option from ODIN.
- Pick the extracted downloaded firmware file and click on “START” button from ODIN.
- Do not perform any other changes on ODIN app.
- The installation process will be done when on ODIN application the “pass” message will be displayed together with the ID:COM section turned on green color.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
- Reboot the Galaxy Note 10.1 device.
Troubleshooting:
- If the device gets stuck and it is entering into a boot loop then you have to:
- Boot your device into recovery mode.
- From the recovery mode select “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”;
- Return to the main menu of the recovery mode and select “ reboot system now”.
- If ODIN gets stuck you have to:
- Disconnect the device from the PC by removing the USB cable.
- Force restarts the Note 10.1 device.
- Close the ODIN app.
- Reinstall once again the USB drivers.
- Repeat the installation process from the beginning.
Congratulation, the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXCMI2 firmware has been successfully manually flashed on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 device.
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