Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 Receives Official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean Firmware [How to Install Manually]
Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 Receives Official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean Firmware [How to Install Manually]

Samsung recently released the 10.1in tablet variant for its Galaxy Tab 3 series with model number P5200 in several countries. The new tablet can now be updated to the latest Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean firmware via recently rolled out Over-The-Air (OTA) update for the device.

The OTA update can also be installed directly through Samsung KIES in select countries. However, those who missed the OTA update notification and those who cannot wait for the official release in their country can install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide below.

Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean Firmware Details:

PDA: P5200XXUAMG7
CSC: P5200DBTAMG1
Version: 4.2.2
Date: 2013 July

Key Points to Note

  • Android 4.2.2XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean firmware and these instructions are meant for the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 model only. Do not attempt installing this firmware on another variant or device, as it may inadvertently hard-brick or damage the device. Verify the device model number by navigating to Settings > About Tablet.
  • Back up data and settings via a recommended custom recovery tool such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP
  • Verify appropriate USB drivers are installed for the device on computer (download Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 USB drivers)
  • Ensure USB debugging mode is enabled on tablet by navigating to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running Android 4.0 or later) or Settings > Applications > Development (if device is running Android 2.3 or earlier).
  • Ensure tablet has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing ROM.
  • Ensure both device and its bootloader is unlocked.
  • If device is stuck at booting or experiences boot loop issues,Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.
  • Allow newly installed ROM to stabilise for five minutes before using the device.
  • If a Status 7 error message flashes while installing firmware, it could be due to an incompatible device or absence of a necessary kernel (for instance, a Jelly Bean Kernel must be installed before installing any Jelly Bean ROM).
  • As this is an official firmware, root access to the device will be lost soon after installing the firmware. Just re-root the tablet to regain full system access and be able to install root apps again.
  • Instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK reminds readers it will not be held liable if device is damaged or bricked during or after firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

How to Install Official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean Firmware on Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200

Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 Receives Official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean Firmware [How to Install Manually]
Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 Receives Official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean Firmware [How to Install Manually]

Step 1: Download Android 4.2.2 P5200XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean OTA for Galaxy Tab 3 and Odin v3.07 on your computer.

Step 2: Extract the firmware zip file to the desktop to obtain a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).

Step 3: Extract Odin zip file to get Odin3 v3.07.exe as well as few other files.

Step 4: Power off the tablet and wait for vibration (about 5-6 seconds) to confirm complete device shutdown. Then boot the device in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Power and menu buttons together.

Step 5: Launch Odin3 v3.07.exe that you extracted in Step 3 as an Administrator, as Admin privileges are required to complete the installation process smoothly.

Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Tab 3 to computer via USB cable, while the tablet is still in Download mode. When the device connects successfully, a message saying "Added!" appears in ODIN and the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the corresponding COM port number. If the message fails to appear, try reinstalling the tablet's USB drivers or changing the port on computer.

Step 6: Choose the following files from the extracted P5200XXUAMG7 firmware folder that you obtained in Step 1 by using respective checkboxes:

  • Select the PDA checkbox, and click the '.tar.md5' file
  • Tap the Phone checkbox, and select the file named 'modem' (ignore if such file is not found)
  • Choose the CSC checkbox, and click the file named 'CSC' (ignore if there is no such file)
  • Click the PIT checkbox, and choose the '.pit' file (ignore if the file is missing)

Step 7: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options by selecting the checkboxes. But the Re-Partition checkbox must be selected only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step in ODIN.

Step 8: To prevent ROM related errors, verify Step 6 and Step 7 are done correctly. Then hit START button to begin flashing firmware.

Step 9: Once the firmware installation is complete, the tablet will reboot automatically and soon a PASS message with green background appears in the left-most box at the very top of Odin. Now it is safe to unplug the USB cable to disconnect the device from computer.

The Galaxy Tab 3 P5200 is now running on the latest Android 4.2.2 P5200XXUAMG7 Jelly Bean OTA update. Go to Settings > About Tablet to verify the firmware installed.

Troubleshooting:

If the tablet is stuck at boot animation or Samsung logo after Step 9, then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before choosing reboot system now option. NOTE: Use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option in recovery. Performing data wipe task will only erase your phone's internal memory and not the data on SD card.

[Source: Team Android]