Update Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3100 to Official Android 4.1.2 XXCME2 Jelly Bean [Manually Install]

Samsung recently started rolling out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with base firmware XXCME2 for the 3G + Wi-Fi version of Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 bearing model number GT-P3100. The new official build reportedly brings bug fixes and feature enhancements over the previous version.

Firmware details

PDA: P3100XXCME2

CSC: P3100OLDCME2

Modem: P3100DXDLL1

Version: Android 4.1.2

Built date: May, 2013

The XXCME2 build is a completely unbranded version of firmware and can be installed on any GT-P3100 unit.

The update is available for download via Over-The-Air (OTA) as well as through Samsung KIES. Those who failed to install the update using both official methods for being region-specific, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the Android 4.1.2 XXCME2 Jelly Bean manually using Odin flashing tool.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held liable for any mishap. Users are advised to verify that their devices meet following requirements.

Per-requisites

1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on the computer to connect the Android device with computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and check the USB Debugging Mode.]

3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the tablet, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed then backup all the data using the recovery.

4) Ensure that the battery of the Galaxy tablet is having above 80% charge.

5) The tablet should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.

6) The device will no longer belong to a rooted version once the official firmware is installed.

7) The tablet will lose custom firmware with the installation of the official build. Additionally, it will lose custom recovery which will be replaced by stock recovery.

8) The Android 4.1.2 XXCME2 Jelly Bean works only on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3100. As flashing this on any incorrect variant might brick the device, verify the model number of the Galaxy device by navigating to Settings>> About tablet>> Model number.

Steps to install Android 4.1.2 XXCME2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100

Step-1: Download Android 4.1.2 XXCME2 Jelly Bean official update for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 to the computer

Step-2: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool to get a file with .tar.md5 extension with some other files

Step-3: Download Odin v3.07 which will help to install the Jelly Bean firmware. Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v3.07.exe and few other files

Step-4: Turn off the Galaxy tablet and wait for about five to six seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off

Step-5: Boot the Galaxy Tab into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together until the screen of the device flashes. Now press the Volume Up button to continue to enter into Download Mode

Step-6: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator

Step-7: Connect the tablet to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the tablet is connected to the computer successfully, the ID:COM box in Odin will turn yellow with the COM port number. Also, the successful connection will be indicated by an Added message in Odin

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. In case Odin still fails to recognise the device then re-install USB driver.

Step-8: Select these files extracted from P3100XXCME2 folder to install on the tablet

a) Click the PDA button and select the file with .tar.md5 extension

b) Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name

c) Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name

d) Click the PIT and select the .pit file

Note: Ignore the last three steps (b, c and d) in case such files are not found.

Step-9: In Odin window, ensure the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected. As for the Re-Partition, uncheck the option and select only when a .pit file is being used

Step-10: Click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and would take few minutes to complete

Step-11: When the installation process is completed, the tablet will restart automatically. Soon a PASS message with green background will appear in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. Now unplug the USB cable from the tablet to disconnect it from the computer

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Plus P3100 should now ne updated with official Android 4.1.2 XXCME2 Jelly Bean firmware. Head over to Settings>> About Tablet to verify the new software version of the device.

How to fix bootloop issue:

If the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 gets stuck at boot animation or experience bootloop (after step-11) then go to recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together. In the recovery mode, perform data wiping task by selecting wipe data/factory reset then select Wipe Cache Partition. When the wiping task is done, reboot the phone by selecting reboot system now.In recovery mode, use the Volume buttons to navigate between options and Power button to select the desired option. It should be noted that performing data wiping task will erase the internal memory data of the device.

Also read: Official Android 4.2.2 update rolling for Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110 [How to install]

[Source: Honai of Android]