How To Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 Firmware Version Manually

Main Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310:

- TFT Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M colors, 800 x 1280 pixels.
- Internal Memory: 16/32 GB.
- External Memory: microSD, Up to 64 GB.
- RAM: 1.5 GB
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Bluetooth V4.0
- Camera: 5 MP, 2560х1920 pixels, And 1.3 MP front camera.
- OS: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
- Exynos 4212, Dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Mali-400MP GPU.
- Non-removable Li-Ion 4450 mAh battery.



What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Firmware:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin Flasher.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 SM-T310 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its Memory card, In case it has one.

- Run Odin3.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: gt3_0521.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click Bootloader button to select: BOOTLOADER_T310xxxxxxx_..._REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click PDA button to select: PLATFORM_T310xxxxxxx_..._REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_ODD_T310Oxxxxxx_..._REV01_user_low_ship.tar.md5

- Entering the Download Mode:
Press and Hold Volume Down key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notice: When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a PDA file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.