Install Official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1; P5100XXDNA1 Firmware Available For 3G + Wi-Fi Version Of The Tablet

Owners of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 can now install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update on the tablet.

The 3G + Wi-fi version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 gets a new stock firmware in the form of P5100XXDN1. As the build number implies, the official Android 4.2.2. Jelly Bean update is only available for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 bearing the model number GT-P5100.

According to GSM Arena, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 originally runs Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. But with the release of XXDN1 firmware, the 2012 tablet can now be upgraded to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update.

According to International Business Times, users of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 in Nordic countries can install the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update via Over-the-Air notification or Samsung KIES server.

Meanwhile, for those who are outside Nordic countries and wishing to install the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update on their Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, they can do so through the manual installation process.

Check out the step-by-step guide from this IB Times post to learn more about how to install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.

But before proceeding to install the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 users should know that there are requirements that should be satisfied first to avoid installation issues.

Make sure that the battery level of the tablet is 80 percent or higher to prevent power interruption issues during the installation process. Also, the proper USB driver for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 should be installed on the computer so the Android device will easily connect with the PC.

Moreover, verify the model number of the device. As aforementioned, the XXDN1 firmware is only compatible with the GT-P5100 version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.

Create a backup of the data and settings stored on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 by using custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod and TWRP.