T-Mobile Tabs: How do I update My Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 (SGH-t859) to the LH6 software?

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 Software Update for T-Mobile

A software update, T859UVLH6, is available for the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 (SGH-T859) from T-Mobile. This update is only available through Samsung Kies.

This update was designed to apply an update to the operating system of the device while leaving certain types of user data intact, including pictures, videos, and contacts. Certain settings, such as wallpaper and ringtone assignments, may be reset back to factory default. To be safe, it is best practice to always back up all data and assume that everything will be lost. Please refer to the Kies Backup/Restore FAQ to learn more about backing up your personal data.

Note: This update will reset the home screen to factory default.

Your SIM card and any external microSD^™ memory card may remain installed during this update. You may remove either or both prior to beginning the process, if desired. Remember to re-install both after the update process has completed.

Software Enhancements

OS upgrade to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Check the software version

Open the Notification Panel by swiping the screen from the top to the bottom, and touch Settings > About device.
The Baseband version show the current software version on your mobile device. The new Baseband version will T859UVLH6.

Get Kies Software

This update is available through Windows and Mac computers using the Samsung Kies software application only. This update will not be made available over-the-air. Click the button below to go to the Samsung Kies page.

After you download Kies for your platform, switch back to this article and follow the steps below.

Launching and Auto-Updating Kies

After the download is complete, launch the installer and allow Kies to install on your system. If you are prompted to reboot the system, do so before proceeding.

Once Kies is up and running, you may see an update prompt. Click Update to allow Kies to update itself to the latest version available. Read and accept the License Agreement by populating the I Agree check box and clicking Next.

Kies will begin downloading component files. This will take a few minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection. Once Kies has completed its update process it will close and relaunch itself. You are now ready to update your Galaxy Tab™ 10.1

Update My Galaxy Tab™ 10.1

Connect your device to your PC or laptop using the supplied USB cable.
Ensure that Kies recognizes your device by looking in the upper section of the left-bar navigation menu.

Once Kies recognizes the device you will see a pop-up similar to the one below. Click Update.

Firmware versions shown may vary.

Read through the Caution pop-up and, if you agree, click to populate the I have read all of the above information checkbox. Read the Allow saving of information statement and select Allow saving or Proceed without saving and then click Start upgrade.
Read the Notice about certain settings reset to factory default and click Start.
Kies will begin downloading firmware upgrade components from Samsung servers. This will take a few minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection
After a few minutes, Kies will then begin transferring the firmware binary to the device. Do not disconnect the cable connected to the PC.
As your device is updating, please do not disconnect the cable connected to the PC.
When the update process has completed, click OK.