Download and install - update samsung Galaxy TAB 8.9 with AOSP based Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware

How to Update Galaxy TAB 8.9 with AOSP based Jellybean 4.1.1 Firmware ALPHA 2

Procedure to Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 with Jellybean 4.1.1 Update:

• First up you need to Root Galaxy Tab 8.9 by following the instructions mentioned here. Once it’s done, you now will have to check the same whether the device is rooted or not by downloading the app called “Root Checker” from the Google PLAY Store. Open the app where you will see the status of the rooting status.

• Download the Jellybean 4.1.1 Update Package (for 3G Version) from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer and place the same in your device and make sure that you are not placing the file deep into the device.

• The recovery mode in tab can be entered by holding the Volume down button + Press the power button for 15 seconds till you see the two icons in your tab. Release the buttons and with the help of Volume buttons, select “Recovery Mode” and wait till the recovery mode is shown up.

• With the help of Volume Key, you need to select “apply zip from SD Card” after which you need to select the Jellybean 4.1.1 firmware file which you have placed in the Galaxy Tab. You can also install from the other apps

• It will take around 5 – 10 minutes for finishing the rooting process. Once the rooting process is completed, either it will automatically get restarted or will land up in the recovery mode screen. In recovery mode, select “go back” and select “reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.

Note: Just in a rare case if the device is not updated and it gets into the boot loop mode, you need to again clear the cache from the recovery mode and retry the whole process from the start.

Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues and we will try out level best to sort out the same. Congratulations you have now successfully applied the update of latest AOSP Beta Jellybean 4.1.1 release based firmware and the same can be checked from the path “Settings > About Tablet”.

What is working:

- Extended Power Menu (More options in Power Menu)
- super fast reboot's!
- super fast start up's
- Gapps Pre-Installed
- Fully Working Samsung Keyboard Dock!
- Wifi
- Bluetooth
- Hardware acceleration (Youtube Etc...)
- More.....

What is not working:

- Camera
- Google Now doesn't work!
- Google Search

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