Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 [Installation Guide] Latest XXAMK3 JB 4.1.2 Official ROM Update

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 [Installation Guide] Latest XXAMK3 JB 4.1.2 Official ROM Update,

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 (WiFi+3G) received a new official firmware update which is XXAMK3 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware. Samsung recently rolled out an OTA update about the firmware. The latest firmware build version is T211XXAMK3. The device was released in April this year with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and started received Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean from the very next month. There is no news about any further android version update for the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211. If you not yet updated your device to the latest available firmware then do it now by following the tutorial below. You can check the latest available firmware for your device through OTA (over the air) from Settings-About Tablet-Software Update.

The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 was released with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and yet to receive Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean or later android version. If your device already running on the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, you can only expect few bug fixes and performance enhancement with this latest firmware update.

So, want to update your Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 to the latest XXAMK3 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware? For official way, either you can go for OTA update or download firmware through the Samsung Kies utility. However, if you are looking for a manual way to update the latest Android 4.1.2 XXAMK3 firmware on your Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 through Odin then follow the step by step manual update guide below.

Important Note:

"The firmware is released only for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 model, so don’t try this in any other android device. Check your device model number from Settings-About Tablet. Also the tutorial is based on Windows PC. Follow all the pre-requisites, procedures and steps carefully to avoid breaking your Tablet".

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean T211XXAMK3 Official Firmware Download List

Samsung rolled out the firmware for the following countries. The firmware which are unbranded or not locked to any carrier, no matter of which country or region, can be flashed on any Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 model.

Indonesia: XSE-T211XXAMK3-20131126101305.zip | Link2
Malaysia: XME-T211XXAMK3-20131126101146.zip | Link2
Vietnam: XXV-T211XXAMK3-20131126101652.zip | Link2
Philippines (sun): XTC-T211XXAMK3-20131126101541.zip | Link2
Singapore: XSP-T211XXAMK3-20131126101419.zip | Link2
Thailand: THL-T211XXAMK3-20131126101029.zip | Link2

[Firmware for rest of the countries and carrier will be added here when available]

Previous Firmware Build

Update Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211 To XXAMJ5 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Pre-Requisites:

• Check battery percentage, your device should have at least 80% battery power
• Turn on USB Debugging mode, go to Settings-Developer Options-USB Debugging
• Backup important data and settings to external storage- follow this guide
• Install USB driver for your device on your computer- Download Samsung USB Driver

Points to be noted:

• If you are using any Custom ROM such as- CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, AOKP, SLIM ROMs etc, then it’ll replaced by this official Stock ROM
• Custom Recovery (CWM or TWRP Recovery) will be replaced by Stock Recovery
• After flashing official firmware, your device will no longer belongs to rooted device. However you can root your device any time after flashing the firmware.

All the above pre-requisites are very important and must follow before proceed to installation guide. Hope you get all the above points. Now, go through the below tutorial to install Android 4.1.2 T211XXAMK3 official firmware on Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211.

How to Install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware on Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 through Odin:

1. Download Android 4.1.2 XXAMK3 Firmware for Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 from the above list
2. Download Odin 3.07
3. Switch off your Tablet and boot Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power keys together until you get the warning message, now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode..
4. Extract the downloaded Odin3.07 zip file and run the Odin3 v3.07.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)
5. Now connect your Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 to your computer via USB cable
6. In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.
7. Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.
8. Now, extract the downloaded firmware zip file, you’ll find a firmware file with extension .tar.md5
9. In Odin screen, click on PDA button and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension (The firmware file look something like: T211XXDLJ5_T211ODDDLI7_INU.tar.md5)
10. Now, click on the Start button to begin the installation process, wait few moments.
11. Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green background
12. Your Tablet should automatically reboot after completion
13. You can now disconnect your Tablet from computer
14. Finish

Congrats! you have completed the tutorial and your Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 T211 is ready now with the latest available firmware.  Hope you successfully update XXAMK3 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware on Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 SM-T211. If you followed everything as mentioned in the above tutorial, then your device should now running on the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean build version XXAMK3. You can verify the firmware update details from Settings-About Tablet. For any queries feel free to contact with us any time and don’t forget to share your experience in the comment below.