Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has just received its own CM 10.1 Nightly ROM which is based on the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Cyanogenmod 10.1 Nightlies ROM for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 comes with all the features of Android 4.2.2. Continue reading this tutorial to update your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 to the latest firmware.
Important:This tutorial is strictly written for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 model number P5113. Please do not try to install it on any other device.
Pre requisitesbefore you update Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5113 to Android 4.2.2 CM 10.1 Nightlies ROM:
Create a backup of all important data in your Galaxy device.Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Make sure that ClockworkMod recovery or TWRP is installed.Ensure that your Tab 2 carries more than 80% of charge.
Learn to update Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5113 to Android 4.2.2 CM 10.1 Nightlies ROM:
Required files: Download thecustom ROM file fromHEREand
Google Apps Package for CM 10.1 fromHERE. - Don't extract these files.
Connect your tablet to computer using USB data cable and move the above downloaded files on your SdCard. Disconnect the Tab 2 when files are successfully transfered.Turn your Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5113 off to boot in to recovery mode.For booting in to the recovery mode, pressVolume downandPowerbuttons together until the custom recovery menu appears.Create the Nandroid backup of your currently installed ROM if you don't have one already. This will create a restore point for your Tab 2 10.1 in case something goes wrong with the cyanogenMod 10.1 Nightlies ROM - recommended step.Now we will perform the wiping data operations: selectwipe data/factory resetoption and confirm the operation -skip this step if your tablet is already sporting a CM10.1 ROM, in which case you will be just flashing the new build over the old.Selectinstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcardand locate the CM10.1 nightlies ROM and confirm its installation.Repeat the above step but this time choose GApps zip instead of the ROM file to install the Google Apps Package.Once these both files are successfully installed, go back the main recovery menu and selectreboot system nowto boot in to the newAndroid 4.2.2 CM10.1 Nightlies ROM.
The first boot takes a few minutes so do not get worried. Try this new ROM for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5113 and let us know about your experience.