How to Root Galaxy Note 10 1 N8000 on Android 4 1 2 XXCMF1 Jelly Bean Firmware

Samsung has delivered a new software update based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with build number N8000XXCMF1 for the European owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 model number GT-N8000.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.1.2 XXCMF1 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by recognised XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy Note 10.1 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Note: Using this root increases your flash counter. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Auto-Root.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note 10.1 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 10.1 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 (CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.zip)
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)

Steps to Root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 Running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Note 10.1. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Power buttons together until the device turns on. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy Note 10.1 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option in Odin is not selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developer original thread.

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How to Update Galaxy Note 10 1 N8000 with Android 4 1 2 UBCML2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Samsung has rolled out another Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number N8000XXCMI2 for the Brazilian owners of the Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8000). The new official update is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: N8000UBCML2
CSC: N8000ZTOCML3
MODEM: N8000UBLL2
Version: Android 4.1.2
Build date: Dec 16, 2013
Regions: Brazil

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note 10.1 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 UBCML2 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with the 3G + WiFi version of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 with model number GT-N8000. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 10.1 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. Android 4.1.2 UBCML2 Jelly Bean Firmware (Mirror Link) for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)

Steps to Update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with Android 4.1.2 UBCML2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy Note 10.1.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Note 10.1 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted N8000UBCML2 firmware folder:

• Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
• Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect it from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 should be now updated with official Android 4.1.2 UBCML2 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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BlackBerry 10 2 might get Google Play Store

With Blackberrys return to the battlefield after certain changes on its administration. Here we come again to give you some updates on what theyre doing inside. Today, Blackberry is working an update to their Blackberry 10 OS. It is currently working inside about certain changes and improvements to their platform. This is a crucial time for the Blackberry team as they announced for a new and competitive software few days ago in connection to their certain admin changes. They are working hard now to be able to survive from todays competition.

Certain changes leaked in the net and one of it is that Blackberry is using Googles Play Store. The picture below is showing that opening, viewing and downloading of Android apps is possible on the Blackberry platform. A big update is expected for the platform to update soon but no one is sure enough what it will be. The tech world is excited about Blackberrys next move. If they continue to adopt and accept the android ecosystem or not. With Blackberry accompanied with Android apps their app count will tremendously increased thus solving critics main issue with the Blackberry OS. On the other side, this will affect Blackberry App developer to stop developing apps for the Blackberry world.

If youre a current or future BB10 user , this will surely an early Christmas gift for you. Imagine Blackberry OS with Android Apps, come on! The sad part is that this is a humor for now. We are patiently waiting here for the official announcement from the BB management. Just keep in touch for more interesting news from Blackberry.
Is this what Blackberry meant about their newest move to go back to the competition? Feel free to comment below.
 Source: Crackberry                                                                                                                 

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