Ice Cream Sandwichupdate from Samsung will shower not anytime before stated Q1 2012 release — which means atleast March ‘12. But for enthusiast there is a right reason to cheer for, when we hear that a developer (or team of 2) has released his own rom, based on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (WiFi version only). Yes, you can run Ice Cream Sandwich on your Galaxy Tab before 2012 arrives and that too without waiting for Samsung to gift you an update.

Warning!

The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attemptanything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable — you only will be responsible, you’ve been warned!!!

Compatibility

This rom and the guide below is compatible only with Galaxy Tab 10.1 (WiFi edition with no 3G), model number GT-7510. Don’t try this on Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 3G. Also, it’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device’s model number in: Settings » About device.

How to Install Ice Cream Sandwich (CM9) on Galaxy Tab 10.1 (WiFi only)

1. You’re going to need a Clockworkmod recovery to flash the ICS rom on your Tab. Either Google it or look here on how to install Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery on your Galaxy Tab 101. P7510 WiFi edition.
2. Download the latest version of the rom from the development page here. Current version (Dec 26, 2012) can be downloaded from here.
3. Transfer the rom to your tablet’s internal sdcard. Remember the location of file on sdcard.
4. Disconnect the tablet from PC. Power it off — wait for 6-7 seconds after screen goes off.
5. Boot into recovery mode — press and hold (until you see two options) both Power and Volume down keys. Press Volume Down key to move your selection recovery mode’s icon and press Volume Up select the recovery mode.
6. [Optional] Make a backup of you current rom from backup and restore option.
7. Do wipe data/factory reset.
8. Do wipe cache partition.
9. Go to Advanced, and do wipe dalvik cache.
10. Come back to main screen and select install zip from sd card » choose zip from sd card(or internal sdcard, if that works) » browse through sdcard and select the rom file you transferred in step 3 above. Select Yes on next screen.
11. This will begin the flashing of Cyanogenmod 9 on your Galaxy Tab 10.1. You’ll be back recovery mode. Go back and select reboot system now, to restart the tablet.
12. Upon restart, your Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be running coolly on Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich.