How to Root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 on XXBMA7 Android 4.1.2 Official Firmware{Easy Guide}

In this article, I will take you through the process to root Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 running N8020XXBMA7 firmware. For this, we will flash a small .tar file using ODIN. However, in this process, you may lose your personal data and settings. You should follow this guide carefully.  To root or jailbreak other android or iOS devices, visit our universal jailbreaking guide.

Important Notice!

1. Make sure your device have at least 80% battery power, otherwise your device may see a hard brick if device turn off during installation. 
   
2. Backup your EFS Folder to save IMEI number and other important data.
3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy Note 10.1 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and mobile.
5. This installation guide uses ODIN utility which work only in Windows OS. If you use Linux OS (such as Ubuntu) or Mac OS then use cross-platform tool Heimdall to flash this firmware.

Backup your data first using below mentioned instructions, so that if you lost any data you can recover it easily.

SMS & Call Log – Use SMS, MMS & Call Log Entries Backup & Restore App you can get one from google play store
Contacts & Settings – Use Android default backup options.
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to Internal/External SD card.
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
WhatsApp Messenger – Manually Backup WhatsApp Messenger Data you thus:

1. Open WhatsApp Messenger.
2. Now, press the Menu button and then tap on Settings.
3. Then tap on Chat Preferences / settings  and later on Chat History Backup / Backup conversTIONS. The backup process will then start.

Required Downloads!

1. CF-Auto-Root file for N8020XXBMA7 Firmware [Filename: CF-Auto-Root-p4notelte-p4noteltexx-gtn8020.zip]
2. Odin 3.07

How to root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 XXBMA7 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware

1. Extract downloaded CF-Auto-Root zip file and you will find a .tar.md5 file within it.
2. Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
3. Power off your tablet. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
4. Now, put the Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 tablet in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Home buttons while pressing the Power button. A Warning! the screen will come up; press Volume Down key to continue to enter Download Mode.
5. Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe (see Step 2) as an Administrator because Admin privileges are required to complete the process smoothly.
6. Now connect your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 with your PC using USB cable. A message will arrive under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too doesn’t work then you should then reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in the next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
7. Select these files in Odin at respective buttons:
   1. Click the PDA Button, and select CF-Auto-Root-p4notelte-p4noteltexx-gtn8020.tar.md5.
8. In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
9. Double-check everything that we mentioned. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
10. Once flashing completed, the tablet will reboot 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.