Samsung has released its latest official Jelly Bean firmware, Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2, for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 Mobitel subscribers in Slovenia. The firmware update brings a handful of bug-fixes and should be treated as a regular maintenance update rather than as a major feature upgrade. Although the firmware is available for installation as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update only and not through Samsung KIES, it can still be downloaded and installed manually, using this guide.

Users are advised to update their device regularly to the latest firmware to eliminate known bugs in the software and ensure a trouble-free Android experience. IBTimes UK brings a step-by-step guide to update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 to the latest Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean official firmware.

Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 Tastes Official Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean Update [Manually Install and Root]
Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 Tastes Official Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean Update

Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Official Firmware Details

PDA: N8020XXBMC2
CSC: N8020MOTBMC2
Version: 4.1.2
Date: April, 2013

NOTE: The instructions given in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK will not be held liable if the device is damaged or bricked during or after the firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Pre-Requisites

  • XXBMC2 official firmware and the instructions provided in this guide are applicable to the Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 LTE model only, and will not work on any other device. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Tablet.
  • Back up important data and settings including the EFS folder (to save IMEI number) on the phone via one of the recommended custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing tablet setup.
  • Ensure the tablet has at least 80 percent battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the official firmware.
  • Verify that the correct USB drivers are installed for the tablet on computer (download Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 USB drivers)
  • Make sure USB Debugging mode is enabled on the tablet by navigating to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running Android 4.0 or later) or Settings > Applications > Development (if tablet is running Android 2.3 or earlier).
  • The installation of this official firmware requires ODIN flash tool for Windows OS, while Linux and Mac users should use CrossOver utility to run ODIN on their computer.

Key Points to Note

  • Access to custom recovery tools and custom ROMs will be lost soon after installing the official stock firmware on your device, as custom versions will be replaced by their stock counterparts.
  • Root access to the device is also lost once the official firmware is installed. So, you need to re-root the device once again to regain full system access and be able to install third-party root apps, custom ROMs and latest system tweaks on it.
  • As this is an official release from Samsung, it will neither increase the binary counter nor void the device's hardware warranty.
  • If "MD5 hash value is invalid" error message appears in Odin message box then just re-download the firmware to resolve this issue.

Downloads

How to Update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 to Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

1. Extract the official firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier to receive a .tar file with a few other files.

2. Extract Odin zip file to get Odin3 v3.07.exe and some other files.

3. Switch off the tablet and wait for vibration (about 5 to 6 seconds) to confirm complete device shutdown.

4. Place the tablet in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power button until Samsung Galaxy logo appears on screen. Wait for a few seconds until the device enters Download Mode. [Just hit Volume Up button to enter the device into Download Mode from green Robot screen]

5. Launch Odin3 v3.07.exe (check Step 2) as an Administrator as Admin privileges is required to complete the installation process smoothly.

6. Connect the tablet to computer with USB cable. A message reading "Added!!" appears in Odin's message box at the bottom left of the screen. If the message fails to appear, then try another USB port (preferably the one at the back of your desktop computer). If all else fails then just reinstall the USB drivers for the phone on computer. When the successful "Added!!" message appears in Odin, proceed to the next step. At this point, the COM port indicates Yellow with the corresponding COM port number if you successfully added the device.

7. Choose the necessary files in Odin using respective checkboxes for extracting from N8020XXBMC2 firmware folder :

  • Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file with '.tar' or '.md5' extension.
  • Choose the Phone checkbox, and click the file with 'modem' in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
  • Click the CSC checkbox, and choose the file with 'CSC' in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
  • Choose the PIT checkbox, and select the .pit file. Use this option only if you obtained it while extracting in step 1 above, else just ignore it.

8. In Odin, select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure that Re-Partition checkbox is enabled, only if a .pit file is chosen in previous step.

9. Double check everything is done correctly in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Then hit the START button to begin the flashing process.

10. Once the firmware flashing completes, your tablet will reboot and soon a PASS message with green background appears in the left-most box at the very top of Odin. Now remove the USB cable to disconnect the device from computer.

Your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 is now running on official Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean firmware. Go to Settings > About Tablet to verify the firmware version installed.

Now that you have installed the official Jelly Bean firmware on your device, it is imperative to root the tablet again to regain full system access and be able to install third-party root apps, custom ROMs and latest system tweaks. Check out our step-by-step guide below to root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 on the newly installed Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 official firmware.

Downloads for Rooting

How to Root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 on Official Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean Firmware

1. Extract the downloaded CF-Auto-Root zip file to obtain a .tar.md5 file.

2. Extract Odin zip file to receive Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.

3. Switch off the tablet and wait for vibration (about 5 to 6 seconds) to confirm complete device shutdown.

4. Place the tablet in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Home buttons together while simultaneously tapping the Power button. When a "Warning!" message appears on screen, hit Volume Down key to progress into Download Mode.

5. Launch Odin v3.07.exe (check Step 2) as an Administrator as Admin privileges is required to complete the root installation smoothly.

6. Connect the tablet to the computer with USB cable. A message reading "Added!!" will appear in Odin's message box at the bottom left of the screen. If the message fails to appear, then try another USB port (preferably the one at the back of your desktop computer). If all else fails then just reinstall the USB drivers for the tablet on computer. When the successful "Added!!" message appears in Odin, proceed to the next step. At this point, the COM port with a number turns Yellow if you successfully added the device.

7. Choose the following file in Odin via the given checkbox:

  • Choose the PDA checkbox, and click CF-Auto-Root-p4notelte-p4noteltexx-gtn8020.tar.md5.

8. In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

9. Double check if Step 7 and Step 8 are done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the flashing process.

10. Once the root flashing completes, the tablet will reboot and soon a PASS message with green background appears in the left-most box at the very top of Odin. Now, remove the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 is now rooted on official Android 4.1.2 XXBMC2 Jelly Bean firmware. Apps requiring root access can now be installed.

[Source: Android Jinn - Install and Root]

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