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Some of Sprints Samsung Galaxy Tab users experiencing an update error like attempting the "Update Firmware" but the Tab stays busy for a minute and then eventually stops with the following error message:

"The Firmware update could not be completed.  Please try again later.   If the problem persists, you may need to contact Customer Service".

"Error:  Connection Error"

and or when attempting the "Update Android" it will only shows: "Your system is currently up to date."

Others may also having trouble updating it via WI-FI since many users having a wi-fi only version, and can only updated via 3G while the WI-Fi is turned Off. So, it needs to turn off wifi, and use 3G to get the update.

This is originally posted by ktran1588 over XDA for some reason and a solution to those who are having trouble updating their Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tabs. This is also an option to those who bought a refurbished Sprint Galaxy Tabs that has a WiFi only version.

Warning: You will lose root on the tab, and there is not a solution to root Gingerbread yet...
 Does applying it cause you to lose any apps or files on the tab? Make a back-up copy of all important files before proceeding.


First you have to have stock EB28 on the tab prior to the update.

Check the software version on your phone:

1.  From the Home screen, press Menu, then tap Settings
2.  Flick up to scroll down, then tap About Phone
3.  Software version is displayed under Baseband Version
4. Galaxy Tab shows like the following information:

Hardware version SPH-P100.08

Model number SPH-P100

Firmware version 2.2

Baseband Version S:P100.08 S.EB28

Kernel version 2.6.32.9

Build number SPH-P100.DJ30

If tour device firmware is not yet on EB28 follow these guide:

   1. Download the E24 flasher
   2. Find a copy of Odin (1.3 worked for me)
   3. Extract the flasher, look in ModelsBinary, strip the .MD5 extension from the file SPH-P100.EA24.SECURE.REV07-FULL_CL871413.tar.md5
   4. Load Odin
   5. Connect device via USB
   6. Reboot into recovery (power off, hold power and down volume keys or do a "adb reboot download")
   7. Select the newly renamed .TAR file in the PDA slot in Odin
   8. Select start (flashing should commence)
   9. Boot, then you will be prompt for EB28 update, allow the EB28 update to complete

Then follow these step to update to Gingerbread:

   1. Download the Gingerbread update (Special thanks to pvtjoker42 for this. Source)
   2. Copy the update_from_EB28_to_EF17.zip file to the root of your SD card, rename it to update.zip
   3. Reboot into recovery (power off, hold power and up volume keys or do a "adb reboot recovery")
   4. Use volume rocker to select apply update.zip (or whatever)
   5. Touch the home button to select



NOTE: If you got stuck during the update, try to reformat the sd card with your tab or use a different one, then try again.

Read the full procedure originally posted at XDAs thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156605

Heres the step by step guide on how to manually upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Tab Wifi Only GT-P1010 to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build by way of using Odin multi-downloader tool and the Android 2.3.6 stock ROM P1010XXKPG with P1010XEUKPG CSC file. These procedures are way too little bit risky for beginners for it will run into a different stages in flashing and if you ever mess up, you are going to brick your device in no time which you find it enough hardly to recover.

As we know tweaking the Galaxy Tablets firmware is a little bit too risky compare to the typical Android Phones. So these procedure might will help you out to figure out on how to tweak your P1010 Wifi Tablet that only runs on 2.2.1 Froyo and if you want to dress it up into something perhaps a new look and a Gingerbread experience as well.

Disclaimer: Droidangel shall not be held responsible if something happens to your device for using these guides. Just proceed at your own risk.

Manual installation using P1010XXKPG stock ROM to upgrade Samsung Galaxy Tab Wifi Only GT-P1010 to Gingerbread.

- To make your flashing goes smoothly you firstly need to have your device installed with P1010 Clockwork MOD recovery on it.. Big thanks to Skin1980 for getting us out to worry about bricking our Galaxy P1010 Tablets again. Install that CWM to get rid of brick.
- Back up all of important files or data stored from your device. You can perform a nandroid back up after you mount the CWM on it.  
- Perform wiped data and cache from recovery. 
- Make sure that the battery is fully charge or at least above 50%.
- Use PC/laptop runs on Windows XP or later OS. 
- Install Kies on your PC to have the needed driver for your P1010 Tabs.
- A supplied USB cable for your Tab.

Grab the needed files:
-  Stock ROM P1010XXKPG_P1010XEUKPG
- The Pit File P1wifi_20110128_r10_00.pit
- Odin downloader tool Odin3 v1.85.

1. Extract the downloaded P1010XXKPG stock ROM
2. Run Odin on your PC desktop.
- Tick the PIT button and select the P1wifi_20110128_r10_00.pit  file
- Then the PDA button and load the P1010XXKPG_P1010XEUKPG_HOME.tar.md5
DO NOT CHECK THE RE-PARTITION checkbox. Only the Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time got on it.

3. Prepare your Galaxy Tab P1010 into download mode and then connect to PC.
- Turn Off your tablet or Remove the battery for a while then put it back again. Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME Down buttons while the phone is OFF.
- Then connect the device to PC when it displays a triangle with an Android robot digging with a shovel and word says "Downloading - do not turn off  Target", Odin will indicate a word added on the log screen and the ID:COM box will turn to yellow color.


4. Hit the Start button to begin flashing. 

DO NOT TOUCH the tablet while flashing still in progress, let the flashing completely finishes. It only takes just around 4 to 5 minutes - depends of your PC speed. A word "PASS" will display in ODIN once it
successfully completes. And then after it reboots you will then have the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware upgrade on your Galaxy Tab P1010
Heres another detailed guide prepared by taney at XDA-developer.
if you are still struggling to get that Gingerbread upgrade on your P1010 WiFI Tablet.

Heres a step by step guide on how to upgrade the Samsung Epic 4G to Android  2.3.3 Gingerbread with D700EF02 firmware version by a way of using ODIN. I also included how to root the phone after the upgrade process, just unless anybody who wanted to.

This is only a brief instruction so just read carefully.. This is 99% safe and nothing to worry.  
Before you may proceed.. Dont forget to back up all of your important data stored or installed on the device.

Now, first grab a copy of the firmware

You can grab a copy of it here.
This version is D700EF02 and was build June 02 2011.  
password is: samfirmware.com
download mirror:


ODIN v1.81 Downloader Tool  (also included in the firmware packaged)

Samsung Epic 4g 2.3.3 Gingerbread Flashing procedure using ODIN
1) Extract the download firmware packaged.
2) Run ODIN downloader tool. On ODIN click the PIT button and then load the pit file victory_8G_100528.pit  on it. Next, click the PDA  button then load the
SPH-D700-EF02-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 file.

CHECK Re-partition and AUTO REBOOT, only the F.RESET TIME remain un-checked.


3)Reboot your Samsung Epic 4G to download mode:
-Turn your Epic 4G off
-While the phone is off, hold down the “1″ key on the QWERTY keyboard while holding the “Power” button. Now you will boot into Download mode
 Then connect the phone to PC USB.
4) Once all set, hit the "START" button to begin downloading the firmware. 
5) Wait until the whole process completes and then the phone reboot. Then un-plug it from PC.

Thats it.. You will get an OTA MODEM  update to EF10 by then.

Heres how to ROOT your Samsung Epic 4G that now runs on 2.3.3 Gingerbread. 
Proceed with precautions: ROOTING your device may void its warranty.

Grab a copy of these files for rooting your phone:
CWM 3.1..0 recovery
Working SU, you need this flashable tar.


1) Rename the downloaded CWM recovery file by removing the .MD5 file extension on it.

2) Run ODIN multi-downloader program on your desktop.
     Uncheck the RE-PARTITION and F.RESET TIME checkboxes, only leave the AUTO REBOOT  checked.

3)Click on the PDA button  then select and load the previously renamed CWM recovery file on it. Then hit the "START" button to flash it.
 Then wait until it it finishes.Then remove the phone from PC connection.

4) Copy the previously downloaded SU file to the root directory folder of your SD card.
5) Turn your Epic 4G off.
    -While the phone is off, hold down the “Volume Down” button, “Camera” button, and “Power” button and hold them.
 - Now you will boot in Recovery Mode which allows you four options:
    * reboot system now
    * apply sdcard:update.zip
    * wipe data/factory reset
    * wipe cache partition
 - Select apply sdcard:update.zip then locate the SU files on the root directory of the SD card.
  -Then select "INSTALL".

Done... Your Samsung Epic 4G mobile phone is now rooted.