How to Root Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Samsung recently rolled out its first official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800. The official firmware is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CWM/TWRP recovery released by Senior Member of XDA-Developers, daniel_hk. The custom recoveries allows users to root their devices without any difficulty.

How to Update Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 with Android 4.1.2 DXMD3 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Finally! The long awaited official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number P6800DXMD3 for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 is now starts to roll out and recently hitting South East Asia regions, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

This update Brings the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean goodies including Google Now, Smart Stay and other stuff. But there is no Multi-View added support on this update.

Firmware details
PDA: P6800DXMD3
CSC: P6800OLBMD3
Version: Android 4.1.2
Build date: April, 2013
Regions: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 users who fail to upgrade their devices with Android 4.1.2 DXMD3 Jelly Bean using official method for being region specific, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.