Download the latest compatible TWRP recovery .zip file for the N7000 and transfer it to your external microSD card.
If your phone locks up during a wipe, you likely have a device with the "Brick Bug" eMMC. n7000 twrp
The default system partition on the GT-N7000 is too small for modern Android builds and Google Apps. Use the open-source Lanchon Repartition Tool via TWRP to expand your partition at the expense of your internal storage. Custom ROMs: Download the latest compatible TWRP recovery
Click on the or AP button in Odin and select your downloaded TWRP .tar file. Use the open-source Lanchon Repartition Tool via TWRP
Before flashing any custom ROM, always ensure you have a full Nandroid backup of your current system from your custom recovery. Also, note that these modern ROMs often require a re-partitioning of the device's internal storage to accommodate the larger system files. This is a one-time process, and instructions for this are typically included in the ROM's installation guide.
: You can now flash custom ROMs like LineageOS or Resurrection Remix. This allows you to upgrade your N7000 past its official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean limit to much newer Android versions.