How to root Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 running Android 4.0.3 ICS firmware ZSLPF

Recently Gadget-Surgeon featured a post on how to install Android ICS 4.0.3 build ZSLPF firmware on Galaxy Note GT-N7000. Now, through CF-Root Kernel, you can use the firmware in a better way; yes, I 'm talking about rooting your Galaxy Note running Android 4.0.3 ICS firmware ZSLPF. Thanks to the XDA-Developer senior members who provided the CF-Root kernel.

Things to know first

• The instructions provided here are only for Samsung Galaxy Note (Model GT-N7000).
• We are not at all responsible for any damages caused to you or your Gadget while you follow our instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
• Windows PC
• Make sure that you have backup of all of your data
• You need to enable USB debugging on your Galaxy Note. Follow Settings > Applications > Development
• At least 50% of battery charge
• You must install the appropriate drivers for your device on your computer. Please note that this step is not necessary if you have Samsung KIES. Download driver installer from here: 32-bit (x86) Windows | 64-bit (x64) Windows
• You need to Disable Samsung KIES and any firewall or anti-virus programs
• Download the CF-Root Kernel (CF-Root-SGN_ZS_OZS_LPF-v5.3-CWM5.zip, 6.5 MB) on your computer.
• Download and extract Odin3 1.85 (Odin 1.85.zip, 199 kB) to your computer.

Important Note

You should know that Firmware version ZSLPF has a huge bug. It can damage your SD card and brick your Galaxy Note if you wipe data, do a factory reset, or reformat partitions from recovery. So, to protect your device DO NOT wipe data, perform a factory reset, or reformat partitions from recovery after installing the ZSLPF firmware.

Step by Step Instructions

• First of all, extract the contents of Odin 1.85.zip to a folder on your PC.
• Extract the TAR file from CF-Root-SGN_ZS_OZS_LPF-v5.3-CWM5.zip to your computer.
• Turn off your phone and boot your Galaxy Note into Download Mode by holding down the Volume Down button, Home button, and Power button. When you see a “Warning!” message on the screen, press the Volume Up key to enter Download Mode.
• Run Odin by double-clicking on Odin3 v1.85.exe.
• Then click the PDA Tab on Odin and select the CF-Root-SGN_ZS_OZS_LPF-v5.3-CWM5.tarfile.
• Now connect your Galaxy Note to your computer and you should see an “Added!” message indicating that the device is recognized. If you do not see an “Added!” message, reinstall the drivers or make sure that USB debugging on your phone is enabled.
• Click START to start flashing the kernel and wait for it to finish.
• Remember, once the flashing is complete, the phone will automatically reboot. You will get a “PASS” message indicating successful  flashing. 
• In-case, if you get a “FAIL” message, don't freak out. Just disconnect the phone from the computer, close Odin, remove your phone’s battery, re-insert the battery, and start over from step 3.

Voila ! You have now successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 running Android 4.0.3 ICS firmware build ZSLPF.

Good-Luck !