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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TONY6669:
i am not sure if i am posting this in the right spot but here is my question has anyone been able to root the new samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 wifi GT-P3113 8gb running ICS 4.0.3 from factory ??? any help would be great even if it is to guide me to the right forum thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevepwolf:
anybody? trying to root this device.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knucklesmckay:
I just bought the tab 2 7.0. It's pretty nice. I requested that we get a section for it here at xda http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1617079

Does anyone know which Mod I can contact about this?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkim5708:
+1 for new forum... so Far loving this thing
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dzowada:
Just got mine today, wouldn't you know it, first thing I do is look here for root even though it was just released two days ago.:D

Please add my vote for a new section.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swyzzlestickz:
I am in line too

I am in the same boat. I have tried every root process out there available for dual core Samsung devices and came up with nothing. Two things I would love to have for this device 1. Root(so I can restore my game data from my bigger tab) 2. A Bone stock ICS ROM.....I guess I should say a recovery as well so I can load a stock ICS ROM onto there.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo2424:
Mine is on it's way from J&R and it's going to eventually be torn apart and put in my dash of my Nissan Altima to replace my headunit... but I def. want to root it before then, hope it can get it's own section and some dev's can root and ROM it! :-)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dLo GSR:
i'm liking this tab, except of course lack of root yet (want to restore app data from TiBu!), but of course it's super early to expect it. i also don't like that tablet-mode statusbar/softkeys can't be hidden, so when I play fullscreen videos the buttons are always there. other than that, i am a happy camper.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevepwolf:
agree, the notification bar always there takes some getting used to.

this needs root badly. apps2sd would be huge, among other things.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swyzzlestickz:
*sigh*

I am wondering how the root works an I am positive there are plenty of threads explaining this, my quesiotn is would the root be an exploit for ICS? or it is specific to Samsung?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRZLA:
It could go either way really. Some of the things in stock ICS are still there on Samsung's custom build of it. An exploit for either of the two is worth trying. The real problem is, how many Samsung ICS devices are there? Anyone look into trying whatever worked on the Galaxy Nexus for the Tab 2?

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Sorry for the double post, but this is a method of root that could be an Android wide thing and not rely on a specific exploit. I know they use this for things like the Transformer Prime as well as the Acer A200, so I figured anyone with some development knowledge could take a look at it as I am clueless on that front.

Forgot to include the link, duh.

https://github.com/saurik/mempodroid/
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swyzzlestickz:
I tried a few things from the Acer side as well and came up with nothing. The only official ICS devices for Sammy are Galaxy nexus, and one of the galaxy S II variants. Most times they are rooted through Odin first. This device needs some pub so we can grab a dev or two's attention.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRZLA:
I'm chatting with a developer in private messages right now. I got him to try the mempodroid exploit and he says that it looks like they have closed the hole. Maybe I should send him a link to this thread.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo2424:
Yes, please do. If a developer needs anything from the Tablet, mine will be at my house tomorrow... I have access to and know how to use ADB, so I can contribute towards helping get us root! :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentalcase:
+1 on this. I received mine yesterday and started any known exploit with no success. If any dev needs me to test something let me know!!! We need this thing rooted yesterday and custom roms tomorrow!!!

We also need a separate forum on xda. Just saying.

BTW, Diablo - awesome idea for the head unit. I'm interested to see how it works out!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRZLA:
I went ahead and sent him a link to the thread so we can document any findings that anyone comes across.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentalcase:
I was thinking of using odin to flash the CWM for a plus 7.0. The possibility of bricking my device and not having backup to flash is holding me back though.

Once we have CWM rooting it should be as easy as flashing a zip file with SU included. Right? I'm in no way a dev, just a guy who thinks he knows what is going on.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRZLA:
There is a system dump of our device floating around here, but using odin is the way to go and using another devices odin method setup as a template is probably our best bet.

If we can install CWM, which would have to be built, then we could theoretically flash a superuser.zip, but I think the superuser.zip is a little more complicated than installing just the superuser.apk. I am pretty sure it also includes busy box and binaries, but I am also not a developer so I am just giving it my best educated guess.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Swyzzlestickz:
I just got mine a few days ago and I will try to odin if you can find a compatible file. I will most certainly lie to microcenter about it being a brick to get a new one.....Just like I did with sprint. I told them it said something about an update and when I clicked it I lost power when I powered it back on it kept looping. So lets get craking on this
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knucklesmckay:
As you guy probably know though, you'll want to be very careful with odin. If something goes wrong or it is flashed the wrong way, you will totally screw your device up.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajr901:
Highly doubt it. I think there are a few Kernels out there that work fine for the Galaxy Tab 2. This is what happened with me: I followed the first rooting guide that came out that involved flashing with Heimdall. Some other people also followed it and had problems identical to mine. I found these people over at the Rootz forum in the thread about the root. One of them couldn't deal with the fact that his GTab2 was bugging out so he took a trip over to wallmart and exchanged it for another one. I asked him what his model number was and it was my same model (GT-P3113). So I helped go through the new root using CWM. Once he was rooted he confirmed that he wasn't having any issues this time around so I asked him if he could do a factory reset to get rid of any personal data, and immediately after make a nandroid backup. He sent me that nandroid backup and I restored from it without a hassle. I'm fairly certain that before I ever rooted my GTab2 it was stock on kernel version 99 #1. After I rooted, I ended up on Kernel version 103 #1. After I restored from the nandroid backup I was provided, I ended up on kernel version 66 #1. So I wouldn't really know to be honest with you but from experience so far the kernel just has to come from a tab with the same model number.

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Do you think maybe you can link us over to the thread or the post where this stock rom is? I swear I looked all over JCase's profile and there's sooooo many posts and threads that I couldn't find it. For now I really don't need the stock rom and kernel since mine is working fine, but just in case I might need it in the future I'd like to have it around.

Thank you,

-AJ
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baezl:
FW

Not sure if it's OK to post links to another forum or not. I checked the forum rules and didn't see it, but just in case. Just go to rootzwiki's forums under the tablet section. You will see Galaxy tab 2 (7') Development. It is a pinned topic. Can't miss it. Thanks again JCase!!

Luis
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chopper the dog:
Gah!! what difference does it make. http://rootzwiki.com/forum/501-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-7-10/ It's not like it's in competition with xda's galaxy tab 2 forum :rolleyes:

good day.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ack154:
/mnt/sdcard is the built-in storage of the device.

/mnt/extSdcard is the external microSD

It actually took me a minute to find external storage location b/c there's a directory for it in the /mnt/sdcard/ folder on my GalaxyS2. The Tab 2 is different.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baezl:
That's funny! I can't believe they have not created one yet. I keep checking the home page for the announcement.

good day
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mdubs:
F*ck this damn work PC!

I can't install Kies to get the usb drivers without being a system admin. Does anyone know of a way to get the usb drivers on a win7 box without installing Kies?

I'm terribly impatient and don't want to have to wait until I get home to root this thing :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japper88:
Root works great! I was able to disable some of the Samsung bloat! So much additional free ram on start up now!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ack154:
Even if you have a way to do it without Kies, it's likely still going to require Admin rights... so you're probably f'd there either way.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajr901:
Thanks! I found it by clicking the link that was posted under yours.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Xda is really dropping the ball here on creating a new section. I have messaged 2 moderators, and xda's general contact. No response yet.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigh14:
Just got root using odin and then installed CWM. Backing up now. Looking forward to getting rid of some bloat.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elcidroyale:
I looked on Rootz and could not find anything. Could you please share yours with me? Maybe upload to dropbox or post it here?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craigh14:
Check post # 183
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo2424:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25535601&postcount=183 ;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elcidroyale:
Ahhhh I saw that before but did not know the "Galaxy Tab 2 (7") Development" (where the actual files are) was a clickable link. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevepwolf:
anybody having any issues w/ their device post-root (odin/cwm way)?

also, apps2sd at all?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ack154:
I used mine for a little while last night without issue. Even made 2 backups. Will definitely know more tonight.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TONY6669:
apps2sd is not working on mine tells me the device does not have a real primary external storage or the primary external storage is emulated any one know what that means or how to fix it ??
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jwoc12:
Scared!

Ok, rooted quite a bit, orig droid, thunderbolt, HP tab, orig galaxy tab (two of them, 4.0.4 is outstanding),galaxy player, but this one scares me....My build # is IML74K.P3113UEALD3. If I'm reading correctly, I shouldn't try rooting this one yet with the process outlined (here and Rootz)? I would like to use the external sd for storing programs and be able to remove some bloat and maybe overclock a bit....should I wait?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonyzoc:
Mediafire is blocking boot-bjr.img. Does anyone have this file mirrored anywhere else?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] machx0r:
Don't use that file. Install CWM and then install the superuser update zip. No need for a new kernel.

Follow the instructions in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25503906#post25503906
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dski165:
sure there is So we can OVERCLOCK :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicene Nerd:
Slightly Off-topic

I realize this is slightly off-topic, but this seems to be the most popular thread related to the Galaxy Tab 2, so I figured I should ask here. I have two great needs: USB mass storage mode and ad hoc Wi-Fi support. Anyone know how to get either of those on here?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KJ5ES:
Try using FoxFi on your phone and it will establish a real access point...no need for adhoc. If you are a sprint customer you will have to download it direct from FoxFi or just take the attachment I left below.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RDI:
Before I rooted, I plugged my Tab into my windows 7 computer's front USB port and a message came up about finding a new device. It then went on to say it was looking through Windows Update for the drivers, which it found. (about 2 minutes). After that I started the latest rooting process. Remember to right click Odin and run as administrator.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mdubs:
Nope. Work PC is locked down tight because most of the people here have no clue what they are doing. That makes IT punish everyone with crazy security policies.

Anywho, I got it rooted last night at home. It was about the easiest root I've ever done. Now just waiting for the roms to start coming out :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
Sup fellas. Been keeping an eye on this thread and will probably root tonight. Just wanted to make sure, in case I miss something researching tonight but is there any no Nos with Odin? Like do not do this or that because you'll crap your pants? Most of my experience is with fastboot, a little adb but no Odin or heimdall.

let it be.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ack154:
As long as you follow the posted instructions, there shouldn't be any no-nos to worry about. This was the first time I've used Odin to root anything (used Heimdall/Mac on my GS2) and it was cake. I actually thought there was more involved when it was done b/c I was thinking "that's it??"
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anderson620:
Not too much. Make sure that you put the recovery image in the PDA slot and (if it hasn't been said enough) stay away from the kernel method and you should be fine.

Good luck.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
OK. I wasn't too worried about following directions but I am a curious fellow.

let it be.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fjompenisse:
I have a couple of questions - and apology in advance if this makes this thread more chaotic topic wise.

First, I did something with settings (perhaps on ADW launcher) that makes the notification line stay. So it remains there if I want to see a movie, which is annoying, any tips on how to fix it back to normal?

Second, I did get a driver update after root. But get this message that the device can perform faster when I plug it in - takes 11 mins to transfer a 700 mb file - too slow? Can I get increased speed?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irios86:
Perfect root guys! Thanks for the hard work!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] russell_t:
Rooted today... My thanks as well to everyone involved!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c0011j:
Why wont the mods respond and help us with a forum?? It would make it so much easier.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I know. Tell me about it. It's frustrating. It's like the Mods got up an left or something. I contacted two of them. Still no response.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kdkinc:
XDA......... RIP

So sad......
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sga999:
instructions in post #158 about USB

I hope I'm right about this, Diablo2424. You changed the instructions to add the step of connecting USB between tablet and PC.

I'm not sure about getting into download mode in the "ADB way", but I think you made a correction because someone said the USB had to be connected then. However, it should NOT be connected before the "button way", right?

So I think maybe those steps should look like this:

6. Reboot your tablet into download mode. By either one of these options:

Without adb installed:

Power off the tablet. Hold the Volume Down button and Power button. Volume up to confirm download mode. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.

OR

With adb installed:

Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable. Run 'adb reboot download' from a command prompt.

All steps after that have to be renumbered back to the way you originally had it, i.e.

7. Launch Odin, click PDA......

8. .......

I hope I haven't confused things! But the method without ADB worked perfectly for me, except I had to NOT have the USB connection between the tablet and the laptop.

Thanks so much for this great work by all who got it working and documented it!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gam3r 4 Life:
Hey guys sorry for posting this here, but not much choice without a forum. But I knew Id get an answer here. According to specs the galaxy tab 2 7.0 has haptic/ vibration capabilities, but mine doesnt unless Im missing something. Is there a setting Im not seeing? Or are the specs Ive read just wrong? thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
that is the gsm version you listed. it is possible our gutted version does not. and i am thinking it doesn't but don't quote me on that. :confused:

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anybody else not able to use terminal emulater? i haven't seen a super user access request, thus it won't do anything just like pre root.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gam3r 4 Life:
if thats the case it makes sense. And to answer your question I HAVE TERM emulator working with SU.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
how? it just opens up and won't take any input. i can change settings, type keys but nothing happens. i know i have root because other apps are good to go. what's your secret? :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gam3r 4 Life:
No secret at all. Just installed, opened it, gave SU rights and that was it. What rooting method did you use?

PS: The one I am using is called Android Term Emulator by Jack Palevich. Maybe we are using different apps?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bark777:
I had same issue, im using android terminal it works
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
The one and only. ^^^.

let it be.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baezl:
[ROM] UEALCB and UEALD3 Stock, Rooted, and Deodexed

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/24709-romuealcb-and-ueald3-stock-rooted-and-deodexed/

Courtesy of dsb9938.

Thanks!

Luis
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilycal:
Method ROOT P-3110 can use in P-3100 ?

I have a samsung galaxy GT-P3100. Could i use the you method to root my samsung galaxy GT-P3100?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baezl:
While your waiting for an answer, I would also ask the devs over at rootzwiki that created the packages. To be on the safe side. I believe they made a comment that the only difference is the storage but don't take my word for it. Let us know.

We really need a dedicated forum.

http://rootzwiki.com/forum/502-galaxy-tab-2-7-development/
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dski165:
this is not an option with me as my phone isn't supported by this software (rezound) what other option might there be?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo2424:
No problem, thank you for the input. It shouldn't matter if it's plugged in to the USB when you use the button method though (if I'm not mistaken, I haven't tried this myself - correct me if I'm wrong).

I'm thinking that's for the GSM version only as well, as mine doesn't have any vibration either...

You should be able to use the same instructions, I don't see why they wouldn't work... but couldn't hurt to double check over on rootzwiki.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benzzo:
It's crazy that we don't have our own forum yet.... Come on MODS!!! HELP US OUT HERE!!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I don't think there are any moderators on xda anymore. I think this site is just running on its own will.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sga999:
It does seem to matter. With the USB connected, when you hold down the power and the volume down, it will beep every few seconds...and a picture of a gray battery shows up on the screen. When I disconnected the USB, it worked exactly as you had described.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benzzo:
Yeah, definitely doesn't work with the cable plugged in. Took me a while to figure out why i couldn't reboot into download mode. This was the issue. Couldn't even boot into recovery with the cable in... Weird. Thanks for the instructions, by the way... Great job by all those involved!

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TouchWiz blows!!! The main reason for me rooting is to better performance. What launcher do yall suggest or what settings will get me better, smoother performance out of this launcher?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
VTL Launcher isn't too bad once you get it set the way you want it. Performs pretty well on my tab. Just started using it though, haven't had much time to test it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1046302<br /><br />D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benzzo:
I might give it a shot. Probably not gonna be able to overclock these tablets for a while i bet. I need something with smoother performance running stock until that time... Thx
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm unrooted. Mine runs pretty smooth, is there something running in the background that is slowing things down? I notice that games get stuck sometimes and I will have to swipe close them.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benzzo:
Not too much running in the back. Pretty much as it was fresh outta the box. Just laggy though... Not a shabby processor by any means which is why the lag is so confusing
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayenn13:
Give this a shot, if you like. It's free. It's basic. It's snappy. It does not require root. I'm rooted and I am using it. All I really use root for is maintenance and what-not.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.go.launcherpad

I cannot wait till GO has this thing updated and gives us a themes factory SDK for it! My partner and I have a few Ideas we want to work out and hopefully be one of the first to get themes for it up on the market.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baezl:
OTA Updates

Anyone have any issues with the new update making everyone IML74K-P3113UEALD3?

My OTA failed because it rebooted into CWM but I flashed it manually and now my tablet is UEALD3 instead of the original UEALVB.

Luis
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
nova launcher prime works well. very well. use it on my gnex. first thing i slapped onto the tab so i won't be reminded i am on touchwiz.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ayenn13:
How?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benzzo:
Gonna try that one myself because TouchWiz sucks soooooo hard!!!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo2424:
Ohhh okay.. thanks for he clarification... ill edit my original post...

Again also thank you for confirming that... I'll edit...

As for a launcher, I'm currently running apex launcher on my tab and love it... its smoother on my tab than on my phone :p

Posted from my SGS ii Skyrocket running ICSMOD5!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] docfreed:
Try ADW EX - I'm coming from a scad of Galaxy devices (including my AT&T galaxy Note) - I've used ADW on every one and IMHO it's the smoothest on Galaxy Tabs and can also be customized nicely.