[Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" Android Development] cheatman:
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=== Device: GT-P5100 (Galaxy Tab 2, 10.1", 3G model)

=== Description: Safe stock ODIN image, recovery and root

=== Packaged by: cheatman ( xda - http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=490310 )

=== Stock ROM version: P5100XWALD7

=== Build date: 07 June 2012

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Disclaimer: I am not responsible and assume no liability on how this information is used. This package is provided "as is" without any warranty and does not guarantee any fitness for any purpose.

ONLY FOR GT-P5100 (3G model)!!! Do not flash on any other Galaxy Tab 2!!!

Download the ZIP (large, about 600MB) from here:

=> DOWNLOAD FROM HERE (HotFile)

How to use: Read the readme.txt file or this post here.

On to the safe stock restore process:

1. Make sure you have the Samsung device drivers installed before you begin. If you don't, install them from here:

- 64bit: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x64.shtml

- 32bit: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml

2. Make sure your tablet's battery is at least 30% charged up before you begin.

3. Make sure you have an external microSD inserted in the device, if you also plan on rooting afterwards. Nothing will be erased from the microSD, there is no need to worry about that.

4. Run procedure to flash back the stock ROM from Samsung (Ice Cream Sandwitch 4.0.3 - P5100XWALD7) from the folder "Step1-Stock". STOP HERE FOR PURE STOCK!!!

5. Run procedure to enable ClockworkMod recovery from the folder "Step2-Recovery". This step is OPTIONAL (only if you want a custom recovery). STOP HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT ROOT!!!

6. Run procedure to enable "root" access from the folder "Step3-Root".

7. Done! Enjoy! Profit!

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========== Step 1 - Flashing Stock P5100XWALD7 ================

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1. Download the file from the link above.

2. Shut down your tab.

3. Disconnect tab from USB and/or power cables.

4. Hold "Power+Volume UP" physical buttons on your tablet to initiate download mode.

5. Press "Volume DOWN" physical button on your tablet to confirm and enter ODIN mode.

6. On your PC, open "Odin3 v1.85.exe"

7. Press "PDA" button in ODIN and select the "PLATFORM_P5100XWALD7_482645_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5" file.

8. Press "PHONE" button and select the "MODEM_P5100XXLD7_REV_01_CL1128355.tar.md5" file.

9. Connect your tablet using a USB cable. In ODIN you should see the device "<added>" message appear. If you do not, there is a problem with the Samsung drivers installation.

10. Confirm that only the following options are checked in ODIN: "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time", "PDA", "PHONE". DO NOT CHECK RE-PARTITION!!! NEVER!!!

11. Click the big "Start" button and WAIT. Be patient!!! The process takes about 3-4 minutes but can take longer.

12. Do not power down the tablet while this takes place. Do not shut down your PC. Do not touch anything! Just wait! Get a coffee or something...

13. After full flash the tablet will reset automatically.

14. Congratulations you are now safely back to stock P5100XXALD6.

15. There is no need to flash the bootloader and CSC. Do so at your own risk.

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========== Step 2 - Flashing ClockworkMod Recovery ================

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1. Download the attached recovery file "p5100-recovery.tar.md5.zip" and extract it.

2. Shut down your tab.

3. Disconnect tab from USB and/or power cables.

4. Hold "Power+Volume UP" physical buttons on your tablet to initiate download mode.

5. Press "Volume DOWN" physical button on your tablet to confirm and enter ODIN mode.

6. On your PC, open "Odin3 v1.85.exe"

7. Press "PDA" button in ODIN and select the "p5100-recovery.tar.md5" file.

8. Connect your tablet using a USB cable. In ODIN you should see the device "<added>" message appear. If you do not, there is a problem with the Samsung drivers installation.

9. Confirm that only the following options are checked in ODIN: "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time", "PDA". DO NOT CHECK RE-PARTITION!!! NEVER!!!

10. Click the big "Start" button and wait a few seconds. Flashing recovery.img is super-fast!

11. After recovery flash, the tablet will reset automatically.

12. Congratulations you are now running recovery for your tablet.

13. Note: Internal SD is not working with this recovery, you must use external microSD cards to load up ZIPs.

14. You can also download and extract the kernel and flash it also on "PDA" if you want a rooted Kernel

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========== Step 3 - Enabling root access ================

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1. Download the attached file "CWM-root-P5100-v1.zip".

2. Copy the "CWM-root-P5100-v1.zip" file to the external microSD card.

3. Shut down your tab.

4. Insert the microSD in the tablet.

5. Hold "Power+Volume DOWN" physical buttons on your tablet to initiate recovery mode. It takes a while to start up recovery (10-15 seconds) so be patient. Try not to press too hard on the buttons as it does not help at all (takes same amount of time :-D)

6. Use the "Volume UP" and "Volume DOWN" buttons to navigate (select options) and the "Power" button to select. Don't HOLD the buttons, just press them (like a click or something).

7. Select the option to install ZIP from sdcard.

8. Navigate to where you copied the "CWM-root-P5100-v1.zip" file and select it.

9. Wait for the operation to complete.

10. Navigate back and select option to "Reboot system"

11. Congratulations you have a fresh stock ROM with CWM and root ready to go!

12. Enjoy

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Thanks and greetings go to:

- Galaxian-Soup

- nycbjr

- All others who help and bring value to the XDA comunity!

Peace and have fun!

C.