Android 5.1 Lollipop for Galaxy Note GT-N7000 via NightOwl ROM

Yes, you heard it right. Its a very good news for Galaxy Note fans. Android 5.1 Lollipop for Galaxy Note GT-N7000 is now available. Thanks to NightOwl ROM developed by XDA Developer Bauner.

This ROM is CM 12.1 (CyanogenMod 12.1) based. Few days back, BETA 10 version of the NightOwl ROM was out. Now, Bauner has merged CM 12.1 changes. So basically, its mostly the same as the BETA 10 + updated to CM 12.1 .

I am using the build since last 8 hours and I must say that its damn smooth. No lags, no random reboots, no hangs. But please do read below important lines...

Please take a note that its a preview build. There can be bugs. It is working stable but only the main functions like telephony, messaging, wifi, camera, gps, browser, video playback and playstore are tested.

BETA 10 Changelog is as follows,

• Merged cm changes from 17.03.2015

• Optimized ART settings
   
• zRam 400mb on 2 devices
   
• KSM
   
• Low moemory killer values RW to make adjustment Apps working
   
• Wifi init changes to get Wifi direct working (untested)
   
• Battery saver settings back in settings-battery
   
• Changing lock screen shortcuts is working
   
• On demand counting iowait as busy revertet for better battery life

CM 12.1 Preview Changelog is as follows,

• Same as BETA 10 + Updated to CM 12.1

For complete information about the ROM, visit the below thread from XDA Developer forums:-

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note/development/rom-t2938649


Google+ Page of the ROM also has user experiences and issues fixes. Do check this out too:-

https://plus.google.com/communities/106990063819354862953