The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 hasn't received a lot of loving. In fact, if you take a stroll through the XDA Developers Forum, you'll notice that there are only two pages of threads. It's a bit disappointing, but that doesn't stop XDA Developers member darkthug420 from working on a ROM he'd subbed JellyNote.

The ROM is still in beta and is based on Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean.  It is one of the first attempts of developers to breathe life into this tablet. It's been debloated of apps and if you've hated TouchWiz, you'll be happy to know that it's been replaced by GO Launcher HD. Naturally, JellyNote has been deodexed, zipaligned, rooted and BusyBox'd for your using pleasure.

Also, this ROM reportedly also works on the Wi-Fi-only variant, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013.

This guide shows you how to flash JellyNote ROM for the Galaxy Note 10.1.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, model number GT-N8000 or GT-N8013. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.

• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.

• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.

• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, model number GT-N8000 or GT-N8013, with ClockworkMod Recovery

  • Check out our guide on how to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery on your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000.

• Download the JellyNote 1.0 Beta ROM (JellyNote-Beta.zip, 754 MB) to your computer

• Make sure your device's battery still has at least 70% power. You don't want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.

• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.

  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the JellyNote ROM file to your Galaxy Note 10.1′s internal SD card.

2. Turn off your Galaxy Note 10.1.

3. Boot into Recovery Mode by holding the Volume Up and Power buttons for a few seconds. When the Samsung logo flashes the second time, release the Power button but keep holding down Volume Up until the ClockworkMod Recovery menu appears.

4. Make a NANDroid backup by selecting Backup and Restore and select Backup.

5. Select Wipe Cache. Confirm on the next screen.

6. Select Advanced and then select Wipe Dalvik Cache. Confirm on the next screen.

7. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Confirm on the next screen.

8. Select Install ZIP from SD card.

9. Select Choose ZIP from SD card and select the JellyNote ROM file.

10. Select Go Back and select Reboot System Now.

Great job! How is your Galaxy Note 10.1 with JellyNote on it? Does this ROM get your seal of approval? Give us your yay or nay in a comment below.