Sunday, July 3, 2011

Updating Samsung Galaxy Tab from Android 2.2 (Froyo) to Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)

Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) is available for Samsung Galaxy Tab now.

In order to perform the update using the "official" way, you need a computer installed with latest version of Samsung Kies.

Launch the Kies application in the computer, then connect your Samsung Galaxy Tab to it with the USB cable. Set the connection type to be "Samsung Kies".

Kies will detect the Samsung Galaxy Tab and automatically inform you the availability of Gingerbread update.

The process starts with downloading the update file to your computer.


After that, you are given a chance to backup your data in the phone to Kies. Although this update will not cause any data or setting lost to your Samsung Galaxy Tab, it is always a wise choice to perform a backup, just in case.

Then, your Samsung Galaxy Tab will be automatically rebooted into download mode, and the update file will be transferred from your computer to the Tab.


Once the transfer is completed, the update process will begin. Then, your Tab will be rebooted again. It will take some time during its first boot up after the update.


You will be advised by Kies to disconnect the USB cable, reboot the Tab again, then connect back the USB cable. Your computer will then update its USB driver to connect to your Tab with the new Android Gingerbread ROM.

Among the new things after this update are 2 new apps installed in your Tab, namely Sketch Memo and Pulse. Sketch Memo is a pretty handy app that worth a try, but it doesn't come with any widget, which I think it should.
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16 comments:

  1. adamJuly 16, 2011 at 2:43 AM

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  2. adamJuly 16, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    This is really a useful guide to all technically-challenged Samsung Galaxy Tab owners out there :)

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  3. enzoAugust 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I accidentally unplug may Tab During Upgrading may Galaxy Tab to Gingerbread and now I cannot open it Now how will I so pose to Do?
    I need Help

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  4. Voyager8August 3, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    @enzo

    Try the recovery mode by turning it on with power button while pressing the volume UP button.

    In the worst case, send to Samsung service centre and get them fix for you.

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  5. MDCAugust 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    where do i download the gingerbread file to install ?

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  6. Voyager8August 20, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    @MDC

    Kies will download it automatically.

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  7. UnknownOctober 26, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    thanks for the info, i will try its..

    just asking,
    can P1000 upgrade to 4.0?

    if can, no need to buy others tab.

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  8. Voyager8October 27, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    @AbG haNz

    There are 3rd party ICS ROM for Samsung GT-P1000, such as AOKP.

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  9. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    i plug my tab in, and kies says there is no update available. what do i do?

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  10. Voyager8December 31, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    @Evan Jj

    You can bring it to the service centre for update, or you can use 3rd party flash tool such as ODIN to flash a new ROM.

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  11. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Does it format my pictures my contacts my messages and others staff pls tell as soon as possible...because my tab is running very slow pls help!!!!I need to upgrade pls...

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  12. Voyager8June 10, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    @Raaynesh Vasu

    If you don't factory reset the Tab, the data will still be there.

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  13. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    my tab connects but it say connecting... but its stuck on connecting.. it cant connect! what will i do? PLEASE HELP ME!

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  14. Voyager8July 22, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    @francisco sy

    You might want to give a try on this:

    Fixing Android unable to connect to WiFi network problem with FXR WiFi Fix And Rescue

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  15. CidaliaMay 12, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Hi, can I reset ( hard reset) my Galaxy P1000L before upgrading it? How can I reset it?

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  16. Voyager8May 12, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    @Cidalia

    You can find the Factory Reset option in Backup & Reset settings.

    You can also do a Factory Reset inside Recovery mode.

    For instruction to go into Recovery mode, can refer to here.


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