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[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] stevozip:
Broken root?

In the OP, this is listed under the How To section, subcategory Fixing Root. I'm not sure what broken root refers to, so please allow me to explain my problem and hopefully someone can tell me whether they are one and the same.

I originally had issues with Recovery; it wasn't displaying "install from SDcard" but instead "install from external storage". I managed to get this fixed, but in the process I updated the firmware for the tablet via Kies which upgraded me to ICS. (I am wondering if Samsung has blocked root with that updated firmware.) Now that I've got CWM Recovery, I can choose to install a zip from the SDcard, but after flashing root.zip, as it appears to install, rebooting into the OS and running Titanium or Rootchecker says that the tablet is not rooted.

Edit: Forgot to mention, Superuser is present on the tablet after running the zip but root is still not achieved.

Would this be an example of broken root as explained in the quote above? I've been searching all weekend for a resolution, and this is the closest thing I've found to resolving it.

Thanks for the help.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Yes, you're on the right track. Follow the guide procedure to fix it. You *should* have proper root right after. I can't tell 100% because I don't plan on upgrading (more like downgrading) the tablet to a firmware (referring to official ICS) which makes any HD video drop frames and lag.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] stevozip:
Thank you! Root achieved

You are seriously the man. That did it. I can't thank you enough.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] apradityo:
hi all,

i bought my gtabs this january. i'm glad found this thread, after reading few first pages, i decided to give it a try, seems doable for newbie (or noobs or whatever the terms) like me.. i'm tired of waiting of official update from samsung.

So, i did the steps to root, the very first steps, which supposed to be the easiest steps also. but after i got into the bootloader menu, and select the recovery icon, my gtabs just turned off. anybody experience this? appreciate if someone can help me

Thanks a lot

Edit: i found similar case in this thread.. So will try that..
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] galeri:
may it work with korea LTE version???

Sorry but i don't know if it would work with Korea lte version(Shv-e140l) plz help me!i scrare it can be brick
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] urayy1:
I tested it with mine and it didn't work.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] dualsimgsm1:
where can i doanload this files? I need bootloader please help!! Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
The link to the thread is posted twice in the guide..........
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I think the thread title holds your answer.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] galeri:
where? :(
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
The part that says: "Guide for 7300/7310"

Yours is neither.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
Hey, guys I just got my P7310 (gift from Swiss friend) so I want to update my 3.2 HC to ICS.

I read whole thread but one thing I didn't get?

I downloaded this file:

P7310UELPB_P7310XARLPB_XAR.zip

( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1864705 )

Which contains these 2 files:

GT-P7310_P7310UELPB_HOME.tar.md5

SS_DL.dll

Question:

Should I use Odin to flash my tab with this files or it can be done only with CWM Recovery.

I worked with CW on my ZTE Skate, but never did anything with this "ODIN dud" ;)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] chriscsh:
1st, are you rooted your device?

if yes

connect you tab to pc

open the odin

add the GT-7310.......tar.md5 file in the PDA field

press start

its done ;)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
Ok, I'm officially a member with worst luck :(

I did the first step and boom!!!

Put root.zip file in to internal memory (not in any folder, just copy it on my tab), disconnect my tablet from my PC, turn off my tablet and WOALA!!!

When I wanted to go to bootloader (power plus volume -)… it gave me screen android icon saying

Downloading…

Do not turn off target!!.

In upper left corner it says

Odin3 Download mode

(protocol v3.1)

Reason: force key

Secure mod: secure

Check signature: check

Custom binary download: No (0 counts)

Current binary: Samsung official

Waiting USB cable

Does someone have any idea guys?

EDIT:

Accidentally I press + when I was in bootloader mode so now I’m in download mode and cant turn it off?

I can do the Odin thing now, but I didn’t root it yet.

What to do guys, I’m stuck :(

EDIT 2:

I took a gamble by doing Odini without having a rooted device before and it worked out nice.

I’m on official 4.0.4 and for first couple of touches I’m more satisfied wit smooth scrolling and speed of ICS. :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
Nah

Celebrating to soon :(

I have same problem as EZS member (post #195)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31194925&postcount=195

The problem is that same flicker screen is in bootloader as well, so noob as me is stuck with this :(

Never believe that I'll say this, but I miss my 3.2 HC :(

Can someone give me clue where can I get Stock 3.2 HC for my P7310?

Or how to fix this flicker screen it's just killing me :(

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
FINALLY

Ok, guys considering "flicker screen" this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31043643

Especially this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31045976&postcount=2 (BIG THANKS):good:

solve all my problems.

Now I have ICS 4.0.4 and don’t have the screen issues ;)

Hope that I’m bug free from now :)

Cheers ;)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] somaare:
PIT file

i ask about GT89pitfile.pit

is that valid for 8.9 tab 32gb internal SD

or it is just for 16gb

because i need PIT file for my galaxy tab P7300 with 32gb

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Both use the same as evidenced here at OP, last table.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] somaare:
thanks

i used the file for my P7300 with 32 gb and nothing wrong

sd still 32gb
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Dnapier901:
everyone else can root why cant I

I have a Samsung Galaxy p7300 and it looks like it was rooted at one time

but now im trying to root and i cant, I go to recorvery mode, i already have the root.zip and when I do the apply update from sd it comes back with a E; verification signature failed. i tried so many times and different ways different root.zips and have been searching the hell out of this no one else seems to have had this problem
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
As a last-ditch effort, I'd say you need to revert to Stock using Odin and then move forward from there. Sounds like you inherited something in a bad state.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
Turn off signature verification in your recovery.

Most community-made zip are not "signed", so most people turn that off, maybe forget that they did, and run like that by default
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] jadius:
Trooble flashing!

Hello!

I have a p7300 for a while and it worked just fine. But recently occured some dificultys, so i decide to flash a new 3.2 stock rom. I have rooted the device and than wonted to put the clockwork mod recowery and came with a problem. Something went wrong and now i get this message. When i turn on the tab i get this on a screen (pic in attechement)

I read your instruction how to flash a new rom and then i get the folowing message in odin (attachement).

I can get to download mode, but not in to recovery.

Is there a posibilety to flash a stock rom to the tab?

THX
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] venugopalan:
Thanks for the Tool Kit

Hi nirogu325,

Thank you very much for a detailed guide & toolkit. It is really useful for a novice like me. This is my first experience in rooting and flashing. Initially I was hesistating, but took some time (days) to read your post and understand. But after that it was easy. Started with Root, Titanium Backup, Nandroid Backup and then flashed with HC 3.2 of USA. Then Kies done the job of upgrading to ICS 4.0.4 automatically. :victory:

Can't imagine that the process is simple.

Thanks a lot once again.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] sidtoaf:
How to Flash Rom?

Hi, is there a thread which gives out step by step installation of the new Taiwanese ROM installation along with the installation of the modem?

Please all this is really complicated, a step by step summary would be great!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Please redownload the firmware. Looks like a corrupted download to me.

You would have to find the firmware, download it plus follow the ODIN How-To in this thread.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] jadius:
Thx for replay. I will try again. I dowloaded several stock roms and with all of them is the same. My new question is, does it matter for which region of the world the tab was build or not? Because i cann't give you this info.

Thx
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] -beluga-:
Hey -

Do I read correctly between your lines that you upgraded to ICS stock and then followed this guide here to root it?

I am still not sure about a safe way to root my 7310 running ICS.

I have various other Android devices with perpetually changing ROMS.

But with my 8.9 I'd rather have it just work well than rooted - but it would still be nice of course...

Cheers
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Uh no, people around the world could install firmware UELA3 back when, and that was an US firmware. The next steps in your case would be:

1. Redownload the drivers.

2. Uninstall the ones you have.

3. Reboot.

4. Install the drivers from step 1.

5. Reboot.

6. Try using ODIN again.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Root does not impact performance whatsoever. It's what you do/run with the device which does.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] -beluga-:
Hey OP. I am not concerned about performance but stability. Besides coding on Android I currently have 3 rooted devices and went through various others, so rooting ain't news to me :) I have enough tinker toys and just don't want to screw up my 8.9 and keep it pristine without glitches - with just a tiny little bit of rooted tweaking... ;)

So are there any confirmed successful glitch free stock ICS rootings reported? It sounds like most folks were rooted and flashed pre-rooted ICS.

Cheers!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Again, all root does is give you permission to access system files and folders. That is all. It does not break stability or touch anything unless the user does something using an app which requires root. That's why you do a Nandroid backup before tinkering with any Android device. So the answer is yes. There are prerooted ROMs and people have successfully rooted stock ROMs with the script provided in the toolkit.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] -beluga-:
Sure, in a perfect world with a clean root all you gain is control. Nevertheless, it's not like we are already phone system admins and just give a user root access. The devices are protected, we install something that probably exploits some flaw and installs stuff. Plenty of obscure machinations. The cheapo rooted Samsung Vitality I use for dev crashes frequently, on stock with factory refresh. But who knows, maybe its just junk and would crash anyway.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I, uh, was about to Google it, tbh, lol.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] venugopalan:
New rooting

Hi nirogu325,

After following your guide, I was able to flash to stock USA - HC 3.2 and then immmediately Kies has automatically updated to ICS 4.0.4 US Version. After this upgrade, my root has gone as I couldn't find superuser in apps and Titanium is not able to back up.

If I need to root again, then can I follow the same process which you have detailed in the guide. If not, please guide me how to root. After rooting, do I need to do anything else like recovery, etc.

Sorry, if you have answered such questions before. I am just learning abcd of Android. Thanks a lot again for the guide.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Please do follow the guide on that. Kies probably overwrote the Recovery so I think you'd have to reflash both root and then CWM recovery.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] cerealus:
soft bricked

Long story short, I did a wipe/factory reset, software update to 3.2, started software update (presumably to 4.0.x?) ... didn't realize I needed over 50% charge, and now I can't get past the "Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9" logo.

I can get to the download/recovery menu, and mostly know how to use it.

I'd like to try to flash ICS, and hope I have a fully functioning tablet, again!

I downloaded XAR 4.0.4 from here ... oops ... I'm not allowed to post links

I downloaded USB driver(s) from here ... I'm not allowed to post links

I downloaded Odin 1.85 and the "toolkit" from this guide.

If I understand correctly, I install the USB driver(s) and Odin on my PC, plug my tablet into my PC, start Odin, it will recognize my tablet ... although, I saw a comment somewhere saying on Windows 7 64-bit, it won't work?! ... in Odin, I specify files from the ROM I downloaded?! ... click a button, reboot the tablet, and I'm all set?!

I see stuff about Kies ... and CWM!

I have no clue how/why I need either of them?!

It sounds like CWM might be a root thing? I don't care about rooting.

Do I need Kies? Any particular version? ... are they device-specific?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
I suggest you start reading the guide from top to bottom as it answers a lot of your questions......... I've always used Windows 7 64-bit without issues with the Samsung Vibrant, GSIII and this tablet. As long as you install the drivers and reboot, you should be set for ODIN. No need for KIES unless you love that bloat.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] heddiw:
Thanks a lot for this great guide. ;)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
small problem

Nirogu 325

Heh, I just noticed that I have funny problem.

When I did “P7310UELA3” and then “P7310UELPB“ to recover my flicker screen I lost my ROOT.

Few days ago I wanted to root my device again and something funny happened.

I putted my root.zip file on my tablet.

Then when I enter Bootloader and Recovery mode there is option “apply update from external storage” but when I wanted to do that it shows no files inside???

It just says “E: unknown volume for path [/sdcard]”

I tried same with CWM but with same result.

My Recovery mode just do not see, either “/sdcard” or “.zip” files.

Have you any idea what is happening?

I want to root my device for some programs that I want to use.

PS. Originally my device was from Swiss (maybe that information is important because UELA flash).
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Ok, this is what I did just now: you have to first recover the SDcard partition by ODINing back to firmware UELA3 which will flash the only Stock Recovery that can fix your SDcard partition. Once you're on that Stock Recovery, do a wipe (note this will wipe your SDcard contents since it repartitions) and your SDcard should be ready for CWM.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
Multimedia is fine, I'll copy all to my PC, but too many programs already on my tablet and bookmarks on my Dolphin Browser.

This means that my data will be lost? :(

Can I prevent that?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Titanium Backup is one alternative for you. Be sure to also copy the TitaniumBackup folder to your PC after doing the backup.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] apradityo:
I had this problem before. And all i did was to reflash the stock recover (included in the guide) using ODIN. Then you will get your 'apply from zip' menu back.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
Thx, I just hope that after that I will have ICS with SDcard partition ;)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Badger51:
Thanks, it worked like a charm.

My device is now rooted and rocking Jelly Bean !
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
If nirogu 325 solution doesn't fix my problem (I doubt that, he is always right ;) ), I'll try your way :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
Sorry to say this, but problem is not solved, yet. :crying:

I tried your way (Nirogu325) 2 times and still no SDcard in recovery mode.

When I tried Apradityo solution, my recovery mode was TO FAST FOR ME :D

Or better to say, I couldn't see anything since everything was moving up so fast, that I only saw yellow and blue lines ;)

I read about that here, that some guys had the same problem.

I ODIN my 8.9 back to ICS (without SDcard again) to have it functional and I’ll try to write step by step what I did, hoping that I made some silly error and you can gave me solution what did I do wrong. :eek:

Just to mention…

I didn’t do Titan backup because for some reason it asks that I must have ROOTED device for that?!?!

Same goes for Ultimate backup?!?!

Funny ;)

Never mined, I put my MM files on my PC and did backup (sync) with my Google acc.

I was surprised that after my going back to ICS late last night, Google sync downloaded every application I had before I did this SDcard recovery.

Ok icons were not on the same place, but that is 5 min of work.

Fine with me. :cool:

So it goes:

1. I started download mode on my tab and started Odin. I put “P7310UELA3” in PDA and flash it. After some 4 minutes it reboots and I had 3.2 HC again.

Was surprised that I forgot how slow it was, but I didn't have time so I turn it off and entered recovery mode.

2. I did “wipe data/factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”

3. Rebooted

4. Started download mode again and flash “P7310UELPB“ (ICS).

5. Stared ICS, was looking fine and then just in case did both WIPES again .

6. Putted Root.zip on my device by USB cable (I opened My computer - P7310, and put there Root.zip)

7. I entered Recovery mode and when I went to “apply update from external storage”

I got same message “E: unknown volume for path [/sdcard]”.

I'm sure that I'm doing something wrong, I just don't know what???

PS. Just to mention, originally my device was not “P7310UELA3”. It was some other 3.2HC. I did “P7310UELA3” to solve my flicker screen problem.

Sorry for disturbing guys, but I have no one else to ask :(
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] johnny_dove:
Best Rom for p7300 (Swedish 3g version)

Hi Guys,

Been reading this forum for a while before registering, this 26 page stickied post with all the great tools and downloads pretty much covers how to do things :D

I have Nordic / Swedish P 7300 3g version. It has Honeycomb 3.2...HC sucks.

Problem is after this great post not how to do it, it is much harder to decide what to do...:confused:

I did a search for "Best rom for p7300" in this forum. There were 17500 results on 10 pages with post names of different roms. Some seem to work others work but full of errors. Some may brick your device.

A sticky post for "What rom to install" would be nice, right? Then everyone could discuss pros and cons etc. Much easier to access for us noobs. Perhaps it should be in the development section. (Says on the board rules questions should go in general section.)

I have 2 kids that love to play on the Tab.. Really don't want to brick it...Kids would be sad. Thought I could wait for the OTA but I am getting tired of pressing the Check for Updates button every morning and evening just to get a reply that "there is no update". Yes, I am a bit of a nerd.

Any help much appreciated. Kids use Skype front camera to talk to their mother who lives abroad.

I want the safest possible ROM with as few errors as possible(no battery life problem, non flickering screen, not too many unexpected restarts, functioning camera etc) is more important to me than all the latest coolest functions, call unlocks, JB etc. Prefer my OS to be in English. From what I can see there are 2 things to avoid not to hardbrick the device .1 Using the wrong CVM(that has been deleted) and doing a restore 2. Turning of your pc while doing Odin recover, correct? Anything else to avoid or is it safe to play around and try different roms?

Thanks,

Johan
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] croxzwise:
i just rooted my tablet 8.9 (GT-7300) long time ago.and now,i wan back an origin firmware...here's the prob..

my stock tablet is Malaysia.

i encounter problem its said ' firmware upgrade encounter an issue and bla.....'

b4 this,im using a custom stock 3.2.

when im using odin,its said failed at connection com.

can any1 help me w a guide or step from a - z

im appreciate u all kindness..

noob in the house
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] johnny_dove:
Odin3 download mode go away please

Need advise urgently. Total Noob, First attempt at installing a rom.

Had planned to "install CWM, backup stock rom using nandroid, etc"

1.) Install CWM 6.0.0.8

2.) Do system backup in CWM (Nandroid)

3.) Wipe all caches

4.) Install kallt_kaffe's CyanogenMod 10, using CWM install

I installed the CWM zip in recovery mode as per instructions. Apply Update. Was successfull. Selected restart and pressed volume down button again. BUT instead of CWM system recovery I get an ODIN 3 screen! "Downloading Do not Turn Off Target". I have not made a NANDROID yet!!! I never got to that stage! What do I do now? I can not turn off device since I worry I may hard brick it and I have no Backup to restore with ODIN. How do I get out of ODIN 3? Never planned to use it since my PC sometimes bluscreens and does restarts, Waiting for some help before battery runs out on my pad...

SOLVED BY MYSELF BY PRESSING DOWN POWER BUTTON. :) Sorry guys.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Weird. The steps I wrote worked for me and I used the PIT file included in the Toolkit when ODINing. Have you tried flashing an older CWMR through ODIN? You can find the .tar file here. Try flashing that through ODIN and see if that one sees your SDcard, if not then try using the PIT file while ODINing back to 3.2. It's what I did and worked for me. YMMV.

If you want all working then you have no choice but to stay with Samsung-made ROMs. There are several ROMs based on stock in the 8.9 Development section to choose from. Try them all is all I suggest, because your millage may vary. This is why no such thread exists and it is not suggested. Not all ROMs work the same way for all users. Same with kernels. So, again, your millage may vary. Flash away.

Sounds like a driver issue already discussed.

Glad you managed to solve it. The guide tells how to manage Bootloader Mode.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] amarinkovic:
My o my…

You are really right, ODIN 1.85 RULES!!! :good:

I did CWRM trough ODIN and now when I enter CWRM, he actually sees my SD card.

I ROTED my device finally. :victory:

Ladies and gentlemen,

Nirogu325 did it again.

Thx mate. :highfive:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
FAQ, Q3. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1895496

never mind, I see you fixed it
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nirogu325:
Hmm...I will suggest your thread in the guide. Very useful, thumbs up! :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] johnny_dove:
Have to be quick to get the volume up down button sequence right haha. Scary with that don't turn off target message.

I'm now successfully running JB CM10. Nice rom, a few apps start slow, get non responsive message, start if you press wait but then seem to hog memory, whatsapp for instance. Most likely JB related. All in all very nice rom.

Anyway when I turn on my Tab, before the start up animation starts, I get something that looks like a graphic card error. Something you could get on your PC before a blue screen. If you ever had the C64 or Amiga you would remember how it looks before crashes, The whole screen looks like old TV static mixed with some colors. The tab does not crash the static screen disappears and then I get a startup animation with spinning triangles and everything works nicely. I can not recall seeing this error before I installed CWM and the rom. Have not had the Tab so long so maybe I have missed it. Normal or should I be worried? I had a Dell with faulty graphic card board with over heating issues that used to crash looking similar.