How to Update Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S with Android 4.2.2 VPUANB8 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

The Sprint version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with model number SM-T217S has already received a new Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with base firmware T217SVPUANB8. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: T217SVPUANB8
CSC: T217SSPTANB8
MODEM: T217SVPUANB8
Version: Android 4.2.2
Build date: Feb 16, 2014
Regions: U.S. (Sprint)

Enhancements/Fixes
- KNOX
- WiFi improvements
- WiFi "Auto network switch" will be default to off , this change will suppress "Your internet connection is unstable" from notification bar. Allowing customers to connect to any WiFi connection regardless of the condition of the WiFi network.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

How to Root Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S users who wish to root and install ClockworkMod (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) on their devices, may follow our step-by-step guide.

This tutorial uses CWM/TWRP recovery released by Senior XDA-Developers, gr8nole. The custom recoveries allows Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 users to root their devices without any difficulty. The root method compatible with the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with model number SM-T217S.

How to Update Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S with Android 4.2.2 VPUAMH9 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Over-The-Air (OTA) update for the Sprint version of Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 bearing model number SM-T217S.

Firmware details
PDA: T217SVPUAMH9
CSC: T217SSPTAMH9
MODEM: T217SVPUAMH9
Version: Android 4.2.2
Build date: Aug 21, 2013
Regions: U.S. (Sprint)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (Sprint) SM-T217S users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.