samsung 8.9 tab

[kurt_629]

been using this tablet for sometime, realize that the android version is still at 3.2 only.

Tried to use Kies for update but mention that this is the latest firmware..

How do i get to the latest android version? Any easy walkthrough as i'm not an IT savvy person

 

[kurt_629]

no one to help?

anyone know where can i pay to do this? is there a need?

 

[Palary]

Go to XDA forum, there are lots of ROMs which you can use.
I've been using Jellybean since last year.

no one to help?

anyone know where can i pay to do this? is there a need?

 

[Palary]

Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android Development - xda-developers

 

[G4]

it's EOL, so Samsung will not release any new official firmaware update...

 

[xonix]

What is the model of your Tab 8.9 ?
I recall some variants have reached Android 4.04

You can check for the latest version for your tablet here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/

 

[blue00]

THis suites u best : -

1. bring or call samsung to check if have latest android update.

2. If have bring down service centre, there are machines where u can update directly,
u might be able to get help from the staff there.

3. If u r IT savy, go download custom rom to flash.

 

[kurt_629]

Go to XDA forum, there are lots of ROMs which you can use.
I've been using Jellybean since last year.

thanks! good info but too late, i tried to upgrade the firmware but something happen.. now the screen is in android downloading page, has been like this for the last few hours. i tried many ways but it can't be help.. likely i have to find those ah beng shop and repair...

it's EOL, so Samsung will not release any new official firmaware update...

ya loh, basket.. shouldn't purchase it at all

What is the model of your Tab 8.9 ?
I recall some variants have reached Android 4.04

You can check for the latest version for your tablet here:
Firmwares | SamMobile

PT7300. yeah, android 4.0.4

THis suites u best : -

1. bring or call samsung to check if have latest android update.

2. If have bring down service centre, there are machines where u can update directly,
u might be able to get help from the staff there.

3. If u r IT savy, go download custom rom to flash.

they say no, latest for singapore is still 3.0.2..
really? there are such machines for update in the service centre?

Nope, sad to say i'm not IT savvy.. i try to flash but now stuck at android downloading page..

 

[blue00]

have u tried hard reset? aka facotry reset. google for the result.

if not pay a small sum for the mistake n trouble.

if u wan foc can go service entre to try flash... at least save $$$.

 

[blue00]

hi, just checked for you, can upgrade to ICS, u can update via kites, means connect to pc, intall kies to update.

should work unless u rooted or have try somethg that u did not mention

 

[kurt_629]

have u tried hard reset? aka facotry reset. google for the result.

if not pay a small sum for the mistake n trouble.

if u wan foc can go service entre to try flash... at least save $$$.

i tried hard reset, also cannot..
the screen is stuck..

yeah, likely i have to go TPY, pay $30 to solve this and upgrade to the latest firmware..

service centre also must pay wor..

hi, just checked for you, can upgrade to ICS, u can update via kites, means connect to pc, intall kies to update.

should work unless u rooted or have try somethg that u did not mention

wow, that's very nice of you..
I'm using the latest kies version, before i try to root. it mentioned 3.0.2 was the latest..

 

[iamroland]

Go Sammobile, download latest firmware, then flash using ODIN. The fact that your Tab can still show the Android downloading page means it is just a minor software issue that can be easily resolved.

 

[kurt_629]

Go Sammobile, download latest firmware, then flash using ODIN. The fact that your Tab can still show the Android downloading page means it is just a minor software issue that can be easily resolved.

can you help me?
i think during the day, i did try to flash using ODIN but something went wrong.. hence the page is stuck..

how to bring back to normal? i tried sort/hard reset but cannot work..

 

[member33]

Are you able to boot into recovery mode? You might be having bootloop issue.

If you're able to, please boot into recovery mode (pressing and holding the volume 'UP' + power keys):
*select wipe cache partition
*select reboot system now

If doesn't work out, boot into recovery mode again:
*select wipe cache partition
*select wipe data/factory reset
*select reboot system now
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[whoeva]

ya loh, basket.. shouldn't purchase it at all

Yeah, I think iPad suits you best. But I have been using the Galaxy Tab 8.9 for more than 6 months, I am still pretty happy with it. Now it is on 4.0.4, which is good enough for every day use. No lag no hangups.

they say no, latest for singapore is still 3.0.2..

They are talking BS, Singapore already have the official 4.0.4 version. And they should update for you.

 

[kurt_629]

Are you able to boot into recovery mode? You might be having bootloop issue.

If you're able to, please boot into recovery mode (pressing and holding the volume 'UP' + power keys):
*select wipe cache partition
*select reboot system now

If doesn't work out, boot into recovery mode again:
*select wipe cache partition
*select wipe data/factory reset
*select reboot system now
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thanks but nothing can be done leh..

please see this, stuck at this screen

 

[blue00]

i tried hard reset, also cannot..
the screen is stuck..

yeah, likely i have to go TPY, pay $30 to solve this and upgrade to the latest firmware..

service centre also must pay wor..



wow, that's very nice of you..
I'm using the latest kies version, before i try to root. it mentioned 3.0.2 was the latest..

if u ok, just pay $30 n get it done if it cause only $30.

but as mention if still can see the boot, very likely is just software issue n can be settle.

so its up to u whether u want to save $$$ or spend time gettting it done or just pay to settle it.

 

[member33]

thanks but nothing can be done leh..

Opps, hang at Odin mode. You'll have to re-flash again, and before continue, uninstall Kies/drivers first and reboot PC.

Install latest drivers here and reboot PC.

Skip this step if unable to do a forced reboot - Hold power button for 15 sec or more to force a reboot. Then, boot into recovery mode and do the 'wipe' steps mentioned in the previous post, then re-flash.

This is the official 4.0.4 firmware for P7300 (Singapore-XSP). Please check the model no matches yours correctly.
P7300DXLP8_OLBLP8_XSP_Singapore_Android_4.0.4.zip | 439 MB

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[kurt_629]

if u ok, just pay $30 n get it done if it cause only $30.

but as mention if still can see the boot, very likely is just software issue n can be settle.

so its up to u whether u want to save $$$ or spend time gettting it done or just pay to settle it.

definitely i want to save $$ but the problem is i tried many times but it just won't works..
anyone staying in east, can help me?
or teach me.. i wanna learn.. i can't be paying for every upgrade..

Opps, hang at Odin mode. You'll have to re-flash again, and before continue, uninstall Kies/drivers first and reboot PC.

Install latest drivers here and reboot PC.

Skip this step if unable to do a forced reboot - Hold power button for 15 sec or more to force a reboot. Then, boot into recovery mode and do the 'wipe' steps mentioned in the previous post, then re-flash.

This is the official 4.0.4 firmware for P7300 (Singapore-XSP). Please check the model no matches yours correctly.
P7300DXLP8_OLBLP8_XSP_Singapore_Android_4.0.4.zip | 439 MB

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yes, firmware is there but i don't understand the 'wipe' step..
nothing can be done or do at the tablet..
i tried to download the firmware but when it hit 94%..
the download got cancel, say server not responding..

 

[member33]

Your device is not responding at download mode, and also, it's impossible to boot into recovery mode from there (download mode). You'll have to do a forced reboot first (press and hold power button for 15 sec or more) - because you're unable to take out the battery without dismantling. After that, (*device should be power off) boot into recovery mode (pressing and holding the volume 'UP' + power keys and you get to see Samsung logo and after it blinked 2 times, release power key while still pressing the volume up key and lastly release volume up key when you see recovery mode screen) and -
*select wipe cache partition
*select wipe data/factory reset
*select reboot system now

If the above fails, then flash the firmware.
Here's another link for firmware - Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: P7300DXLP8_P7300OLBLP8_XXV.zip

Please update the result. If it doesn't work out after flashing, your device might have corrupted partition. If that happens you'd need to flash a .pit file also, I will update you with a link later - hopefully not.
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