yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
It may be kernel related unless it also happened to you when using stock ROM. Remember you are using a nightly, which in other words, is an alpha ROM (as in not stable, in its infancy in the technology world). (Rant

not

towards you begins) No matter what other people say an alpha is an alpha and cannot be called Stable as some people do over at the Development forum. Calling it stable is deceiving and puts people's expectations way too high for the ROM. For a ROM to be stable it has to have everything working, including video without stutters, no graphical glitches of any sort (end of rant).
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] johnny_dove:
Agreed mate, need to get another one. Have not seen graphic error on boot for a few days but RAM is my biggest problem. Not sure if memory is not released or if apps are leaking. The included Chrome browser seems to be the worst culprit. What ROM are you on? Any Rom available that could be called stable unless I want to go back to HC? I have 7300 so I can not use stock 4.0.4. Saw there were 2 new releases in AOSP and CM10 but seem they do not have 3g running. I don't mind being on ICS as long as it works. Before I try something new - the clockwork mod I got from a link that Kallt_Kaffe had posted says 6.0.0.8.zip but when I run it says 6.0.1.0 . Is this version of CM ok? Only 6.0.0.1.2 that should be avoided?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
ICS manages RAM pretty nicely without any mods. I was on a ROM I made for myself (has no camera functionality) based on AOKP. Also stick to 6.0.0.8. This thread's Toolkit still has that CWM version.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] johnny_dove:
I am on the ported version from 7500 now. Works really well. Like a new Tab. Don't have the same memory problems. Still having difficulty with Adobe Flash. I have tried Adobe_Flash_Player_11_11_1_115_17.apk and Adobe_Flash_Player_11.11.1.115.20.apk. I get time outs when I want to watch clips online. Tried both Chrome and Dolphin and different ROMS. Smaller Flash items seem to be ok. A little tempted by Tracid's new ICS version for 7300 that also has call functionality. I have compared the date created on the files in the CM packages and they are the same in your zip. If you do a backup in recovery it will say 6.0.1.0. I think I read somewhere that the 6.0.0.8 in reality is the 6.0.1.0.

Update: Think i have solved adobe flash problem. Uninstalled Flash with Androzip. Restarted. Installed apk from your gt89 tool file. Maybe something wrong with the apk I used or perhaps the uninstaller removed some old junk flash settings from some system folder. Whatever it was - looks like it worked!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for the feedback.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Heads up!

Greetings. This post is to let you all know I no longer have this tablet since the 18th of this month. I may come here from time to time to check the guide. I don't see the need for further updates to the guide as it is complete, but if something gets updated (which I doubt due to slow development) then I shall update the Toolkit or the guide if needed. Once more, thank you all for your support.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
Sad to hear. A big thanks for all your work and help.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
+1

So what happened? You upgraded to sth else?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I planned to upgrade to a Nexus 7 but I ended up selling it to pay some academical stuff.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
+2

Thx for everything mate and don't forget us. :D

8.9 rooms will not be the same without you :cool:

Wish you all the best... academic and tablet as well :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Nah, I won't. Also thanks for your wishes! I'll come from time to time to check the thread. I asked a moderator yesterday to close the AOKP M6Slim ROM thread, and it is now closed, so this is the only relevant 8.9 thread for me for obvious reasons.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] creativeflight:
Hi from a newbie,

Just wanted to say thanks to those who created this post as it helped me to un-brick my 2 day old Samsung Galaxy 8.9 tablet. :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
Great instructions

Hi Nirogu325,

Many thanks for submitting these instructions - very straightforward and easy to follow.... unroot file used this morning was particularly welcome...knowing that I can go back to the beginning if I do something wrong!

I've added a separate post in the 8.9 General Forum, but am having problems rooting using this method. The version of Superuser that is installed is 3.1.1 - I'm just wondering if that is the issue? I belueve there is now a newer version? I'm a complete noob so I am probably barking up the wrong tree but any help appreciated. :)

nemov
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Thanks for your support nirogue.. Sad to hear that but our tab is very slow in development and im totally agree with you..Lets find another device and make a good thing like this again.. Its very helpfull..

just update the su binary from superuser setting, or you can use supersu from chainfire after you gaining root..
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
I think the root must have failed then, as I have since installed SuperSU and tried that, but that just gets stuck trying to gain root access too - so probably the root that hasn't worked. I did install the root.zip from within CWM Recovery, not from Standard recovery. Would that make any difference to the process?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Yes, it is slow. Kallt_kaffe and AAccount are the only ones truly developing new things for the device. Right now I'm trying to modify the SystemUI.apk from my GS3 and have had some success decompiling and recompiling, but still asking for help on something I want to modify. Work and study consume most of my time now, but I'll be around.

Flash this on CWM Recovery and you should be rooted.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
Hi thanks very much for the advice, much appreciated.

I just tried flashing the SU 3.1.3 zip that you kindly attached,, but still not rooted.

Problem may be when I flash the root file in CWM, it always tells me when I try to reboot after the install: "Root access possibly lost. Fix?" - I have tried selecting "No" and also "Yes try and fix root accces"

Not sure what to do next...or what i'm doing wrong here. I can't understand why the original root wouldn't work... I'm thinking of deleting the Superuser.apk file altogether from the root.zip folder.... would that cause more issues than it would solve?

thanks for reading - anyone who has any ideas, please let me know :)

P.S I did an OTA update from 3.1 to 3.2 when I first got the tab from Amazon last week. Not sure if that latest OTA has superceded the root.zip?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I usually say No to it. By the way, are you using a ROM by safariking? If so, do yourself a favor and delete the "su" binary file from /system/bin. That may be your issue if you're using one of his themes, ahem, ROMs I meant. To delete that, you may need a Root Explorer, download one from the Play Store.

P.S: The "su" (SuperUser) binary is supposed to be located in /system/xbin, not /system/bin. When it is located at bin, it may interfere with the one at xbin. If you do not see one at xbin, move the one located at bin to xbin and restart the device.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
The first root file i tried to flash was one attached to the end of a thread on here... And yes, I it was posted by safari king... File was flashed with stock recovery, and then again with Cwm recovery... I'll download root explorer and see if I can locate the binary file from /system/bin.... Thanks again for the pointer. I should've read your guide first... Live and learn!

---------- Post added at 10:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------

I can see the su file in the /system/bin folder, but annoyingly, cannot delete it! Tried Fx explorer and same problem.... I am guessing that the unroot.zip only works to erase the su file from the xbin. Not sure how I can delete it without root access... And can't get root access without deleting it! :) a perfect catch 22!?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I will prepare a flashable for your case. Hang tight.

EDIT: Flash the attachment. I edited it so it will erase the one at /system/bin. After this, flash the first package you downloaded from the link I gave you in an earlier post and you should be set. Please let me know the results if the file worked so I can include it in the Toolkit.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
Thanks so much for creating the zip Nirogu - I flashed it,reboot, then flashed the SU 3.1.3 file...but still no root access - and that SU file is still in the system/bin .... I'll try a different sequence of flashing to see if I can get it to work... maybe Unroot>Unroot System Bin>Root>SU 3.1.3... see if that gives any result.

---------- Post added at 09:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 AM ----------

Arrggh...so close. I flashed all four zips in the sequence above, from within CWM (without rebooting after each flash). Did not receive the usual "Root access possibly lost" screen... and has an unusually long pause on the Samsung logo when booting up... I was hopeful...but nope...no access... (and su file sill in system/bin)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I woke up just now. I will make another and see what's wrong with the first one. Not giving up.

EDIT: I examined the updater-script in the first flashable I suggested and it has instructions to delete the binary in both bin and xbin directories, so it is very strange it isn't doing it for you. Please use CWM Recovery v.6.0.0.8 (included in this thread's Toolkit). See attachment for a modded updater-script along with the normal binary. Hope it works. If it doesn't work, then I suggest doing it manually before flashing by downloading the ROM and modifying it using 7Zip in a Windows PC. Once you open the ROM package with 7Zip you can navigate and delete the culprit and even drag and drop the right binary at the right folder and then flash. I know it may be tedious restoring all your apps again, but this situation has been reported over and over to safariking and he still puts it in the wrong location so it seems.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] tuktukscotty:
Hoping someone can please help. I have tried to flash my tab using odin. Everything seems to go fine but then when my Tab reboots I get a screen that says:

csc : deleting /system/csc

csc : done.

Successfully installed package.

-- Wiping cache...

Formatting /cache...

Cache wipe complete.

-- Updating application...

E:failed to mount /data (Invalid argument)

E:install_application_for_customer:Can't mount /data

your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.

copy application failed.

-- Appling Multi-CSC...

Installing Multi-CSC

Can't access to '/system/csc/XEU/system/'.

E:failed to mount /data (Invalid argument)

E:multi_csc:Can't mount /data/media

your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.

Multi-csc applied failed.

Does anybody know what all that means?. What have I done wrong?.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance Scotty..
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
From what I remember, I always got that message whenever I ODINed and had to use the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option at Stock Recovery (losing every file in my tab) in order to be able to boot the tablet.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] tuktukscotty:
Thanks for that. I did the factory reset etc and all is good....
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
I double checked and I did use the CWM file (7300_CWMR.zip) in the toolkit but it installs version 6.0.1.0 on my tab... weird. Anyway, I hope that if I flash the earlier 6.0.0.8 file from here and then flash root.zip...it will hopefully work :) will let you know!

Update: Downloaded the 6008 CWM Recovery, flashed it, restarted...and I think my tab doesn't want to let go of cwm 6010 :( I tried it twice, to no effect.Tried the root file again but.. you guessed it - no root. I'm not going to go down the Odin route...as it seems too technical for me. Even more frustratingly... the su file is now gone from /system/bin folder!! Perhaps I'll try flashing a nice stable ICS ROM - that's my end goal is ICS or JB with non of the Samsung bloatware - any tips on a noob-proof (and stable) ROM guys?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Well, you can always ODIN back to ICS firmware, root it and with an app such as Titanium Backup, delete the bloat yourself. I think it's the safest route without headaches. By the way after doing what your su binary was deleted from /system/bin?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
It's misnamed. The 6.0.0.8 file actually contains 6.0.1.0. You can eliminate that as an issue.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
Thanks Boscorama - solves that puzzle!

nirogu - I'm afraid I've done so many combinations of flashes the last couple of days, I'm not sure how I got rid of the su file in system/bin - it was either your modified unroot file, or could have been a manual install via file manager of SU (i clicked on the apk file and it allowed me to install from within the file manager HD view) - I also deleted the actual offending zip from my sd card... sorry not much help!

I've now been into Odin and flashed the stock recovery. Did a full factory reset, and then installed CWM 6.0.0.8 and tried to root. Didn't work. (possibly because it wasn't actually 6.0.0.8 as per Boscorama's point above)... Flashed stock recovery> Full factory reset> flash root.zip using the stock recovery.... still no root.

I think I've given up now... I tried, I learned about root and CWM... will try to flash a stock ICS ROM now...hopefully that will satisfy my inner tinkerer!! :):)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Make sure you follow this thread's instructions on ODIN so it works without issues. Also, you can always tinker with the ROM even before flashing it, using 7Zip on your PC to open the ROM so you can delete all bloat you want off /system/app.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
I've downloaded from Sam mobile.com the latest official rom for the 8.9. It's a zip file for Android 4.1 from a carrier in Austria, not the UK where I'm from. Does anyone know if I can flash this with Cwm 6.0.1.0 or stock recovery or do I have to use Odin? Many thanks for any input! Also, is there any issue with flashing a 'foreign' rom?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
That's actually an ODIN package once you unzip the .zip file. ODIN how-to at OP. Also no, you should have no issues as long as it is built for your specific model (73xx). When I had the tablet I flashed lots of firmware from several countries without any issues.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
Brilliant - I've just used the ICS file (Austrian release) and used Odin as per your instructions in the original post. After I hit start on Odin, my tab rebooted automatically, and then had a message saying "Android is updating".... and then, "installing applications". I backed up my device using Kies software before I started, but actually forgot to wipe / factory reset my tab before I started the install. It seems I didn't have to, and I now have ICS with all my old apps and settings updated automatically. On first glance it looks much quicker and smoother than Honeycomb :):)

Thanks for advice and the guide mate - appreciated.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
You may have forgotten to checkmark Factory Reset in Odin before clicking Start. If issues arise (due to dirty flashing), now you know what to do. Also, no worries! I am glad to be of service. :)

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] cansato:
root austria firmware

I downloaded this Austria Firmware (stock ICS 4.0.4) and installed it im my Brazilian GT8.9 and it works fine.

So, I have a question (noob :D): can I use the root.zip from the 1st post to root this firmware?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Sure, give it a try.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nemov:
Okay, in the words of a frustrated Englishman - rooting this tablet is a bloody nightmare! :)

Here's how I came close:-

1. Installed Stock ICS Rom (open Austria version) from sammobile.com, without factory reset. ICS installed / upgraded from stock honeycomb without issues.

2. Installed StockRecovery.tar using the Odin 1.85

3. Installed root.zip

4. Opened an app called root checker. App asked to allow superuser access, so i allow - and I have a "congratulations your device is rooted" message

5. Open Superuser app that was installed within the root.zip > go to settings and set the automatic response to "allow", then hit the information menu > update.....and; "superuser has been denied superuser permissions"

I've also tried unroot.zip, then root.zip, then flashing the latest superuser 3.1.3 on top - but that doesn't end up with superuser having su permissions either....

Update: Superuser has given "shell" superuser access (there are about 8 or 9 log entries), but I have no such app on my device. Feels a little odd so I've switched off the tablet for the moment.

any wise words / thoughts?

Latest update: ***SOLUTION***

Curiosity solved the problem (and a little digging on this weird shell phenomenon)....

I unrooted (as per nirogu325's excellent guide) to remove the su app, then rebooted, then flashed the root.zip once more. I then did not open superuser at all, but went straight to Play Store and downloaded SuperSU. Opened it up and granted access. Then I downloaded from play store an app called Titanium Backup - opened and granted access. I am not sure now if Superuser or SuperSU is in control, but either way Titanium Backup is working and so I am rooted.

For other noobs like me, here are a few lessons I have learnt that might prove useful: If they are wrong, please let me know and I will amend - I am not an expert!!

1) I was thinking of uninstalling some system apps that Samsung has added, but I have heard that it is pointless to uninstall them, even though it seems to a layman like me as the cleanest thing to do. The reason is because the space used for these system apps is not suddenly free to use, but remains as system space - and separate from the part of your storage where your own apps would go.

2) Rooting I thought would allow me to go into the manage applications menu, and merrily uninstall anything in there. So far my understanding is that you need an app with root access (superuser access) in order to delete a system app. Or... if you get Titanium Backup - you can simply "Freeze" the system app - meaning it will not slow down your tablet, but will be hidden away (dormant) in the shadowy corner of your tablets memory.

3) Any other cool, stable changes I can make with root? Let me know!

Cheers,

nemov
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] cansato:
"In Root We Trust"

It was installed and worked fine with SuperSU!

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Yes, if you would like ads away from everything, do play with AdAway.

Side-note: Remember when I told you some posts ago, Factory Reset was necessary for a clean, trouble-free installation? A Factory Reset would have fully cleaned your tablet from old files that might conflict. I am glad you could solve everything though! :victory: (although you went the hard way, lol)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] ahmadsolid:
این رام رسمی 4 چه جوری روت میشه ؟
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] hwooei:
hi nirogu325...

can you post CWM Recovery v.6.0.0.8 flash in odin please? new stock recovery ics austria can't install cwm via recovery..all i can do is install cwm 5.04.tar via odin..then update manually v 6.0.0.8..double work i think..

sorry 4 my languages

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
English please, as per forum rules.

Developer Kallt_kaffe over in the Development section hasn't made an ODIN compatible package.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] hwooei:
:crying:

Thanks anyway
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fevzenero:
Hi

I just got my P7300 this week and I researched that it has updates for ICS since I got this device with pre installed Honeycomb.. I downloaded the updated firmware in sammobile website for 4.0.4.. Downloaded Odin 1.85 also.. I have to ask because I tried flashing the ICS firmware but I got stuck here(see attached photo).. How long should this take on the average?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
if you cross post, it's best to link to the solution / close your question when solved: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2062140
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] trekker99:
I have encountered something weird while trying to root my tab (P7310) which I can't explain. I hope I can get some ideas on how to troubleshoot this.

My Tab is running stock ICS (USA edition) which was updated from HC OTA. I first flashed CWM 5.5.0.4 via ODIN and then flash root.zip. After rebooting, my tablet will boot up fine but then permanently hang within a minute. This means the tablet stops responding to input, and plugging it to a computer via usb will not work. Pressing the power button will switch off the screen, and pressing it again will switch it back on with the display dimmer (prob at minimum brightness). I force-rebooted the tab, when back into recovery to flash the latest supersu (the zip from the website) but it didn't make a difference. After force rebooting a few times, I seem to notice some relation between the time the wireless is connected and the tab hanging. I managed to switch it off and at the next reboot, it didn't hang any more. It was properly rooted (can access root folders via Total Commander). I then started the wireless and it promptly hung again.

Finally, I removed superuser.apk and su and the tab is now back to normal (wifi works) but without root (obviously).

As counter-intuitive as it sounds, I suspect I have installed an errant app which doesn't like root (although I can't imagine why) and launches itself when an Internet connection is detected. Is there any way I can monitor starting of apps without rooting? I am familiar with Linux and am aware of commands like top, etc. I am not so sure what can be done with Android, so I hope I can get some advice on this.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Have you tried with a newer CWM Recovery? Cuz that one's too old. Also, try redownloading the root pack. Something definitely happened while flashing. There is a root package included in this thread's Toolkit too.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] trekker99:
I did use the root package from your toolkit. I did a md5 sum on the downloaded zip and it matched the one in the first thread, I just tried the new recovery from the toolkit and it still hangs. Really strange...
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Hmm, smells like a bad ROM flash to me. Back when I had the tablet (7310), I flashed all kinds of ROMs (AOSP, AOKP, Stock, CM9 and CM10) and never had issues with root or any of those you're having. I'm suggesting a redownload of the whole stock ROM, a full wipe (including /system), reflashing the ROM, and also try to update that CWM Recovery you mentioned earlier, pretty important.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] trekker99:
You are probably right. Of course being a software developer at my day job, I am not quite satisfied with such an answer. It is not like I am trying out some alpha/beta build. From stock to HC to stock ICS, and now trying to root. Maybe Google should come up with something like Microsoft's sfc utility. At least that way we can fix system files if becomes corrupted.

It hung again when doing something specific, and based on that experience, I am guessing when an app FC, it triggers this behaviour. So something definitely smells there. In fact, I have removed root, and can verify that it is indeed the case (I get the FC dialog). A look at the logcat shows that dumpstate never completes (and all hell breaks loose when the sudb errors appear), so it looks like the problem lies in that path of execution.

Since it works without root and I do intend to switch to a custom rom eventually, I will just live without root until then.

PS I have already upgraded to CWM 6.0.0.8 (the one in the toolkit). If you are referring to an even newer one, please point it out. Thanks.

PPS In your manual unroot guide, I believe the last command should be mount not umount.