Based on the very latest Android 5.1 Lollipop, NightOwl custom firmware is one of the first to be available for Samsung Galaxy Note N7000. While the custom ROM is in beta version, all the primary functions are working perfectly. The few flaws that may be there will be fixed in the final release. Here are the steps to help you update Galaxy Note N7000 toAndroid 5.1 Lollipop.

Check these prereqs before you update Galaxy Note N7000 to Android 5.1 Lollipop:

Downloadand install USB drivers for Galaxy Note N7000 in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Make sure that ClockworkMod recovery is installed.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 carries more than 70% of charge.

Guide to update Galaxy Note N7000 toAndroid 5.1:

Required files: Download the NightOwl Android 5.1 Lollipop custom firmware fromhereon your computer. Also, download GApps package fromhere.

Connect your Galaxy Note to your PC using USB cable and copy the downloaded files to the SD card of your Galaxy device.Disconnect your Samsung Note N7000 and power it off.Now boot it in to the CMW recovery mode: press and holdVolume Up, Homeand thePowerbuttons simultaneously. UseVolumekeys to highlight andPowerbutton to select.Nandroid backup: selectBackup and Restoreoption to perform the Nandroid backup of your current OS.Data wipe operations: go towipe data/factory resetand confirm the operation. Alsowipe cache partitionand finally go forwipe dalvik cachetoclean it up too.Now, selectinstall zip from sdcardand thenchoose zip from Sdcard. Locatethe NightOwl Android 5.1 Lollipop file and confirm its installation.When the ROM installation completes successfully, repeat the above step for installing the GApps package.Once done, go back to main recovery menu and selectreboot system now.Wait until your deviceboots in to the very new Android!