How To Install Jelly Bean 4.1.2 On Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 (N7000XXLSA)

Earlier this week sammobile shared Samsung's 4.1.2 firmware for Galaxy Note mentioning that it is an official test firmware (more) and we are sharing the following guide on how to install jellybean on your galaxy note. The process is really simple if you are well acquainted with Odin. This firmware is a pre-release and is not available via kies or OTA. Follow the step-by-step guide exactly as mentioned in-order to successfully install jellybean 4.1.2 on your device. 

Firmware Details

Android Version: 4.1.2 – JZO54K (Jelly Bean)
PDA: N7000XXLSA
CSC: N7000OXALSA
MODEM: N7000XXLSA
Changelist: 549786
Build Date: 20th November 2012
Region: Europe
Country: Germany

Features Of Jelly Bean 4.1.2 For Galaxy Note GT-N7000

- Android 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
- Buttery Smooth Performance & Great Stability (Thanks to Project Butter)
- Multi-View (Multi Windows Multitasking, same as in Note II)
- Multi-View can also be disabled
- Page Buddy
- Notification Panel can now be customized
- New Additions in Notification Panel
- Smart Rotation (Screen Display adjusts to your angle of sightings)
- Continues Input in Samsung Keyboard (Like Swipe or Android 4.2 Keyboard)
- Samsung’s Cloud services
- Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play Features
- New Widgets From the Galaxy S III
- 2 Home screen modes
- New Notifications bar
- Google Now

Steps To Install Jelly Bean 4.1.2 On Galaxy Note GT-N7000

Step 1 : Downloading Files and Installing Drivers

1. Download Jelly Bean Firmware Along With Odin.
   Download Link : Jelly Bean 4.1.2
2. Download Link :  Odin 
3. Extract the zip file by right clicking and selecting "Extract All," or by using an extracting program of your choice.

Step 2 : Connecting the Device

1. Turn off USB Debugging by going to Settings>Developer options>Unchecking USB debugging.
2. Power off the device by holding the power button and selecting Power off
3. Put the device into Downloading mode
1. Hold the Vol Down button + Home and then hold the Power button as well.
2. Keep holding until you see two icons. First you'll see the Samsung Galaxy Note logo and then the icons will show up. Let go.
3. Press the Vol Up button to select Downloading mode.
4. Connect the device to your computer with the USB cable and Odin status should turn yellow.

Step 3 : Jell bean 4.1.2 contains multiple files, choose the following after extracting the zip file:

• Choose CODE in PDA, MODEM in PHONE, Multi CSC in CSC.
• Configure the options exactly as mentioned:
  
  • Re-Partition - Unchecked
  • Flash Lock - Unchecked
  • Auto Reboot - Checked
  • F. Reset Time - Checked
• Click Start
• Once it is complete, you can close the program

Your Samsung Galaxy Note Should Be On Jelly Bean 4.1.1 Now

Step 4 : Completing Installation / Wiping Cache

1. Your Samsung Galaxy Note will boot up with Jelly Bean. At this moment, your phone should be running very slow, this is normal and supposed to happen as we have not yet wiped the cache for the previous firmware from your device.
2. Once you are on the home screen, switch off your device. 
3. Put the device into Recovery mode
   1. Hold the Vol Up button along with home and the Power button as well.
   2. Keep holding until you see two icons. First you'll see the Samsung Galaxy Note logo and then the icons will show up. Let go.
   3. Using the volume down  button, select the option "Wipe Cache Partition"
   4. Once done, select the option "Reboot System Now"

Your Samsung Galaxy Note should now boot up. If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comment section.

Related Guides

How To Install ICS On Galaxy Note GT-N7000

How to downgrade Galaxy Note from ICS to Gingerbread