Developers often struggle to pick a name for their ROM that will really stick with users. Other developers, like XDA Developers forum member smaw51 has decided to let the Something ROM do all the talking.

Named simply, the Something ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8010 and GT-N8013 is based on the latest Jelly Bean update for German N8010 tablets and has been rooted, deodexed, and zipaligned. It comes with Busybox, init.d support, a 1% circle battery mod, and modifications to build.prop and init.d scripts for improved performance.

The Something ROM is not heavily themed but it is, however, slightly debloated so you can enjoy more space on your Galaxy Note 10.1. Users have commented on the ROM's improved battery life, so this ROM is a must for people who want their tablets to last longer.

This guide shows you how to flash Something 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-N8010 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 GT-N8010 or GT-N8013 with ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
  • Check out our guide on how to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery on the Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 and N8013.
• Download the following files:
  • Something ROM (8013_something_12-17.zip, md5sum: bafe7698fddb668d95d9e9a56cde7b91).
  • N8010 themed, reboot fix (update_8010_themed_12-16.zip, md5sum: 43760a53c8afb5fbc3a01cc2a6a69e11) for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8010 tablets.
  • N8013 themed, reboot fix (update_8013_themed_12-16.zip, md5sum: a48b82b9a6bf745a2dfa08c8820d07a8) for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8013 tablets.
• 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 tablet 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 Something ROM and the model-appropriate reboot fix file to your Galaxy Note 10.1′s SD card.
2. Turn off your Galaxy Note 10.1.
3. Boot the tablet into Recovery mode by holding down 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 > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
7. Select Mounts and Storage and perform the following:
   • Format /data
   • Format /system
   • Format /cache
8. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
9. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the ROM file > Yes.
10. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
11. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the appropriately themed reboot fix file > Yes.
12. Select Go Back > Reboot System Now.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8010 or GT-N8013 is now running on the Something ROM.