We all know that Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 users were waiting for an official update but till now it is not available.

This article helps you install Android ICS 4.0.3 on Samsung Galaxy 7 Tab P1000 through the AOKP Custom ROM. So users don’t have to wait for long to update their device with the release of the Android ICS 4.0.3 ROM.

Remember that this is an unofficial firmware update, so please continue reading this article to know about the bugs and problems which you may face after the installation.

As this is an unofficial firmware, it may void warranty of your device, but don’t get tensed you can overcome it by using the STOCK FIRMWARE. Please read the instructions which are about to follow carefully before doing the update.

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​Bugs/Problems:

I. The clock will disappear if you try to center the clock’s position on the home screen.

II. Problem with graphics if brightness is adjusted.

III. Torch may fail to work on your device.

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IV. Reminders before the update :

Reminders before the update:

I. You should have an original Samsung Galaxy 7 Tab P1000 device to do this update.

II. You should root your Galaxy Tab P1000 before the update, as the firmware cannot be updated without being rooted. A PC based tool called Super One Click Root application can be used for rooting your tab.

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III. Make sure that there is a minimum of 3GB space available in your tab’s internal memory.

IV. Charge your device and make sure that there is at least 70% power remaining as power failure may lead to interrupt the update and make your phone dead.

V. There is a chance of losing your data during the update, so backup all the data before doing the update. Remember not to backup using KIES as the device may not get recognized after the update as it is a custom ROM firmware. Use “SMS Backup & Restore app” to backup your saved sms, Sync with Gmail application to backup contacts, Call Log and Restore app can be used to backup your call log. Copy the image files, songs etc into your external sd card/PC. Follow the path, “Applications> Settings> Wireless and Network> Mobile Networks> Access Point Names” to backup your APN and MMS Settings.

Instructions for installing Android 4.0.3 ICS on Samsung Galaxy 7 Tab P1000

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Step 1 – Download the ICS 4.0.3 Custom ROM from official XDA Developer’s thread and copy it to your device’s sd card.

Step 2 – Hold the Volume Up and Power button together to start CWM mode in your device.

Step 3 – Now select the “wipe data/factory reset” option when it appears and then select “yes” when warning message is displayed.

Step 4 – Now select the “Install zip from sdcard” and then the “choose zip from sdcard” options.

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Step 5 – Now browse for the ZIP file i.e., ROM File, which has been copied in your device and wait for the process to finish.

Step 6 – Tap the “reboot system now” option when the process is complete.

​Now your device is ready with the Android v4.0.3 (ICS) OS.