How to Install Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 with Android KitKat 'sdk23' Using Gapps 6.0.1

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This is a step-by-step guide on how you can successfully install the latest version of Android KitKat, which is Android 4.4.3 (Kitkat), onto your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 device using TWRP recovery and Google Apps 'GApps' package.

Before Proceeding:

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1. You should have rooted your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 device before proceeding with this guide.

2. Make sure that you have installed the latest version of CWM or TWRW recovery on your device, as these are required for flashing custom ROMs and Gapps packages onto your device.

Download Required Files:

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1. Download Android KitKat 'sdk23' ROM package from here

2. Download Google Apps (GApps) package for Galaxy Tab 2 from here

Installing the Custom Firmware:

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### Step 1: Install TWRP Recovery on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

- First, go to your device's Settings > About page.

- Tap on Build Number until you see a 'TWRP' message appear at bottom of screen with 'You are now in recovery mode' prompt below it ascently.

### Step Step 2: Flash the Custom ROM onto Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

1. Connect your device to PC via USB cable and transfer both files from step 3 above into external SD card's root directory (i.e., sdcard/).

2. Power off your phone by holding down volume down key for about ten seconds while keeping Volume Up button pressed until you see the logo appear followed by 'booting...'

### Step 4: Flash Gapps Package onto Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

1. Boot into recovery mode (use same procedure as above) and then navigate to Install > Select file from external storage option.

2. Navigate through directories in your device's internal SD card until you find the downloaded gapps-xx-XDPI.zip or any other variant of GApps package that suits your needs depending on screen resolution preferences.

3. Once selected, swipe rightward across the bottom navigation bar and then select Install button to begin flashing process which may take several minutes depending upon device hardware specifications.

After successfully installing both custom ROM and Google Apps packages onto your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 using TWRP recovery method described above; follow these final steps:

### Step 5: First Boot Up Your Device

1. Once the installation is complete, reboot your phone by holding down Power button for few seconds until you see the Samsung logo appear on screen.

2. Wait patiently while first booting up takes place - this might take anywhere between 3-10 minutes depending upon device specifications and internet connectivity at that moment in time.

### Step 6: Set Up Your Device

1. Once your phone has completely booted up, you'll see the initial setup wizard appear on screen asking various questions such as language preference etc.. Follow each step carefully until finished; then tap Next whenever prompted to proceed further.

Congratulations! You have now successfully flashed Android KitKat (Kitkat) onto your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 device using TWRP recovery method along with Google Apps package. Enjoy exploring all new features and functionalities provided by this custom firmware on your tablet!

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