Manual Update Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 DXMD3 Firmware – Guide

 

 

Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 can now be updated with the latest Jellybean version of 4.1.2 which is dubbed as DXMD3. This all new update comes with many new features and also many bug fixes which addresses most of the issues. 

This new update is not only available via OTA (Over the Air) but also is available via KIES. So, for all those who have missed it or still waiting for it can apply this update manually. So after the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below lets check out on how you can apply the same.

Note: Applying this update will in no manner be rooting / voiding the device warranty in any manner as it has been officially released by Samsung.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• All the data in your Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps,

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.

Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.

As soon as you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next page where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to apply this update.

Procedure to Update Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 with Jellybean 4.1.2 DXMD3 Firmware:

• Download Jellybean 4.1.2 DXMD3 Firmware Package and Odin Package in your computer and extract both the files. Open Odin in your computer and turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.

• Download Mode in Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 can be entered by first turning Off the device and then hold Volume Down Rocker Key + Menu Button and then Power ON the device. Once the device is booted and you see the Download Mode Green Robot, you can release the button combos.

• Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow / Green, indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.

• Click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you got from the firmware package to click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the firmware update process is completed which will be mentioned in the ODIN, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 device will be rebooted.

• Once the device is rebooted, you need to disconnect the device from computer and enjoy the same.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just long press the power button and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update in the comments section as we will try our level best to sort out the same. There you go, you have now successfully updated your phone on the latest firmware of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware.