Samsung released Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 a year ago running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 was also launched in many variants like other Samsung Tabs having a Marvell PXA869 chipset, 1 GB RAM, Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, 7-inch display with 600 x 1024 pixels resolution, 1.3 MP front & 3.15 MP main camera, and Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery.
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. So if you have Samsung Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 (3G+WiFi) model then now you can update it manually to the latest software if you have not received the KitKat OTA update notification yet. The firmware available for this device is stock KitKat firmware for Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 with build version T211XXBNF5. As this firmware is unbranded so you can install it on any SM-T211 (Not Locked by the Network Provider). Go ahead and follow this step by step guide to update Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 with Android 4.4.2 KitKat T211XXBNF5 Firmware.
Before Getting Started:
- First make a backup of all your precious data like SMS, MMS, Settings, Call Logs, Contacts etc.
- Download the firmware: ITV-T211XXBNF5-20140703170455.zip
- Download Odin v3.09
- Download & Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers on PC
- Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy Tab 3.
- Your device’s battery must be charged at least 80% before starting the update process.
Steps To Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 with Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Follow these steps carefully to install the stock Samsung firmware on Galaxy Tab 3 7.0:
Step No 1:- First of all extract the firmware zip file ITV-T211XXBNF5-20140703170455.zip which you’ve downloaded from the above link, until you get the actual firmware with .tar.md5 extension.
Step No 2:- Now extract the Odin v3.09, open the Odin folder and run Odin Tool as an Administrator on your PC.
Step No 3:- Put your device into Download Mode. First power off your Galaxy Tab 3 and then press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power keys at the same time, until a warning screen appears, then press the Volume Up button to enter Download mode.
Step No 4:- While your device is in Download Mode, simply connect your Galaxy Tab 3 to your PC via USB cable.
Step No 5:- If your device’s drivers are properly installed, it will be detected by PC and the ID:COM port on Odin will turn blue.
Step No 6:- You’ll need to click the on PDA button on Odin Tool and choose the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension that you’ve extracted in Step No 1.
Step No 7:- Remember that the only two options that are 1.Auto Reboot and 2.F. Reset Time should be checked on Odin.
Step No 8:- Click the Start button, this process will take some time so have a cup of tea. Wait for the installation to be finished successfully within approx 2-4 minutes.
Step No 9:-Once the installation completed, your device will automatically rebooted.
Step No 10:- While booting your Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 for the first time after installation may take some more time. When the screen appears, navigate to Settings > About device and here you can verify the new Android version installed.
That’s All! You’ve successfully updated Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM SM-T211 with Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware, let us know in the comments area if you have any query or problem about this updating process. We’ll try our best to help you ASAP.
