How to Upgrade Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 3G/Wi-Fi to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Second generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 3G/Wi-Fi is now viable for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware to efficiently take advantage of the device's 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 3MP rear-camera shooter.
Slim Bean ROM supports both Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 3G and Wi-Fi models with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and several features from the customised ROM.
Unique Features of the Slim Bean ROM
- Enhanced notification drawer
- New lock screen shortcuts
- Customisable Quick Settings tiles
- Exclusive SlimPie
Requirements
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3100: 3G and Wi-Fi variants. Never flash this ROM to other devices.
- Create a backup of all your personal settings and data files on your device.
- Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 per cent to prevent power interruption.
- Enable USB debugging mode on your tablet.
- Root your Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and install ClockworkMod recovery on the device.
- Download all necessary USB drivers on your computer for the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0.
- Temporarily disable the antivirus software on your computer and uninstall similar apps on your tablet.
- Download the Slim Bean Android 4.2.2 ROM and the Slim Gapps on your computer.
Flashing Instructions
1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 to the computer.
2. Copy the Slim Bean ROM and Slim Gapps files you have downloaded earlier then paste them to the external SD card of your tablet.
3. Disconnect the tablet from your computer.
4. Reboot into Recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume up & Power keys at the same time.
5. Create a nAndroid backup of the current ROM by selecting "backup and restore > backup."
6. Now do a full wipe on your device. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."
7. Install the Slim Bean ROM by selecting "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card." Choose the ROM and confirm its installation. Do the same with the Slim Gapps file.
8. After the installation, go back to the main menu and select "reboot your device."
9. Be patient as the device boots on the first time with Slim Bean ROM.
Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is now running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware thanks to Slim Bean ROM.
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