yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Android-Andi:
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what device do you own? wich android version?

i can link you to a working root method
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] rhelms20:
Soft Bricked but not able to boot to recovery or download mode

Hello everyone. I have a P5113 that wouldn't boot. I read through multiple posts about rooting it and flashing with Odin. On the first flash Odin failed and ever since I continue to get a screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue". I can't boot to download mode or recovery.

Odin 307 does see the device and I have attempted to flash multiple roms to it. Many show success, but nothing changes. I get a black screen and it appears that nothing is happening. When connected to my laptop I can see that it is connecting then disconnecting multiple times, before the firmware screen reappears. Once the firmware screen reappears I can attempt to flash again with Odin. I have tried about everything I have seen for the last 4 days and still can't get this tab to boot to any mode other than this one.

Heimdall does see the device once it boots to this screen as being in download mode. I have tried custom recovery images and stock roms from Odin. All say success but none work. One interesting thing I found with Heimdall is that when I run a print-pit it says that the entry count is 0. I think that the partitions are jacked up, but I can't find a pit file anywhere for this device. I found one for the P5110, but I wasn't going to try this as I thought it would cause more damage than I have already.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: I updated the drivers again with Heimdall and now I can see the partitions.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Android-Andi:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue" is the "Black Screen of Death" , Dowloadmode is automaticly on there.

Maybe try another Odin Version and flash a Stock Rom... another Odin here: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2159931&d=1375451189
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] rivz1995:
hi
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] rhelms20:
Thanks for the advice, but I have tried to use 4 different Odin versions all with a stock rom from sammobile and none of those worked either.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] igy_tab:
This topic is very useful, thank you
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Steveh8204:
Thanks, this method has worked (unlike others I've tried)

One thing I was wondering though, can I now flash any ROM with the recovery I've installed (philz_touch_5.03.7-p5110.tar.md5) or is it only the ones in the original post (section B)?).
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Raibbl:
My guide to installing the latest update for the tab 2 10.1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDUu2BFYNTY&feature=youtu.be I have made this video to help anyone in need guys :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] theatregeek955:
Is there a new root removal zip file. The one in the steps doesn't exist. Could really use it please and thank you?:):):)
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Jspex:
"Root removal" files are just stock firmware that can be found around these forums or on sammobile. Odin flashing stock firmware will remove root but not reset your binary counter hence the "return to pure stock" threads found here on xda.

Did you thank your Developer today?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] mclisme:
Hi,

I was trying to install latest CM on a stock device. I flashed the latest TWRP (thought so) 2.6.3.0 and tried to install CM11. I got a fail message, probably because latest TWRP is 2.6.3.3 ? Strangely, the official TWRP link points to 2.6.3.0 so it somehow slipped my attention.

Problem is now the device only boots in TWRP recovery! I power it up normally (just the power button) but starts in recovery! Any help to get out of there? Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Jspex:
Just flash a different ROM( after doing all the standard wipes) or use twrp to boot into download mode and flash back to stock and it'll(should) boot normally . I've personally not tried to flash cm11.1 so Im sorry i can't help you with that :(
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] mclisme:
Thanks, I managed to get CM11 up and running by flashing the latest TWRP 2.6.3.4 through Odin.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Aliendex:
Sorry but what about unrooting and restore stock firmware in an italian GT-P3100 no brand?

Do i need to search the original rom in sammobile?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Jspex:
It's on sammobile about Halfway Down the List for the p3100.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Aliendex:
Thank you, I' ve done it :good:(
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] georgepie:
Same problem

I have a P5113 and have exactly the same problem, tried many different things including a call to Samsung support but no solution yet.

Have you had any luck?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
EDIT: Nvm, just flash the jb bootloader from http://d-h.st/iYd as PDA in ODIN.

You're on a JB ROM, right? If you aren't, you might need to install one.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] ipal:
Do CF auto root and triangleaway work with P5110 w 4.2,2 stock 3.0.31 kernel? I want to root but be sure I'll be able to reset counter as I still have a few months warranty left. If not I will leave it stock unrooted. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
I can't await what will happen after my counter gets 99th Odin flashing... Will it get the third digit, or be reseted to zero :D Regretably, I only flashed zips about 95% of flashings- and zips unfortunatelly don't raise the counter :crying: , otherwise I would know that since long.

Then I will visit Samsung service, just to see their faces :D

Answer on your question: one can't know it without trying. Triangle away should work, but no guarantee.

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Yes. Good luck!

Source: Play store page.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] CSP III:
I too am eager to see what happens after #99. Start flashing Odin over and over and over and let us know. :fingers-crossed:hahahaha
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
LOL, I will do :D

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Stefan0vic:
I was on stock 4.2.2 and now need to return to stock,

I went on firmware sammobile and my galaxy s4 always needed a matching CSC code. Does the tab need it as well? I have a 10.1 wifi tab. The 5110 version.

Can i flash: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=23670 this one safely?

Just asking before I do this to my device for the first time..

I'm from the netherlands.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
You can flash any stock ROM for P5110. Unlike S4, as WiFi-only device it has no radio

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Stefan0vic:
Thanks,

Flashed it to stock but it hangs on Samsung screen.. It does do the boot animation.

I wiped data and cache in the stock recovery as well etc..
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
Yes, nasty stock ROMs love to bootloop.

Try factory reset with PhilZ recovery and have patience, crappy stock might need up to 5min to boot for the first time.

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Try installing a custom kernel appropriate for your ROM.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Moskiitto:
Hello!

I tried to restore my P3100 to stock rom using this guide. Got problems. Please help..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2763793

Lähetetty minun GT-I9506 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tigerdonz:
Not "rooting" on P3113

Great guide! But I am having trouble to root my P3113. I followed the entire procedure C (using "Superuser 3.1.3-ARM-signed.zip"). It went OK (after a couple of tries). However, when I reboot and check for root (using "Root Checker"), it says "not rooted".

Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Don

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[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Is the Superuser icon there?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tigerdonz:
Yes, the Superuser Icon is there. But when I tried Titanium Backup, it failed to access root.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tigerdonz:
yes, the Superuser icon is there. But it's not working (e.g. my Titanium Backup could NOT access root).

Please help. Thanks, again.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
What happens of you open superuser and try to update the binary?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tigerdonz:
according to "Su Binary Updater", it says: "Downloading manifest ... failed"

---------- Post added at 08:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 PM ----------

... pressed "try again", it says "working" then turns into black screen ... after over 1 minute, it reboots itself :(

not sure what went wrong!

---------- Post added at 08:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:27 PM ----------

by the way, my android version is 4.2.2 if that makes any difference
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Android-Andi:
Download latest supersu zip and flash using a custom recovery: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

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[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tigerdonz:
thanks!

Before I apply the update, could you confirm it is for my device (P3113) since I did not see any instructions on the download site.

Thanks again,

Don
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
SuperSU supports bunch of devices. It is comparable to an app.

So, yes- it supports your device. Download zip and flash it in recovery mode.

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tigerdonz:
Downloaded the latest SuperSU and it works now! Thank you ALL.

another quick question: I am getting this message after the update: "Rom may flash stock recovery on boot. Fix?" and the choices are "No" and "Yes - Disable recovery flash". Could someone explain what it means and which choice is better (No vs Yes)?

Thanks again,

Don
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Android-Andi:
Samsung added a script which restores the stock recovery on boot, your recovery detects the scrip.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 General] sdavidson208:
Please Help

So first I want to apologize if this question was already answered in this guide. I skimmed through the first 10 or so pages and didn't see anything and 47 pages of replies is a lot to read.

Here's my problem:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Model GT-P5113TS

The tab was stuck on the Samsung logo. Got it into download mode and used Odin to flash the stock ROM that I retrieved from Sammobile.com. Everything went fine with Odin got the Pass Image. The tab rebooted and now it says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". Kies is not a viable option because it is not connecting to the device. It recognizes the device is there but will not connect. (I tried the firmware upgrade and initialization but it will not accept the model number). I cannot seem to get it back into download mode. All I want to do is return it to stock so that it actually works.

I try powering off by holding the power button and it turns of for half a second and then comes back on with the same image. As soon as it powers off I switch to the volume down and power to enter recovery but it doesn't work and I have tried volume up and power and it does not work either
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
Have you kept pressed both buttons until Samsung splash screen appears for the second time and released only power button while keepung pressed volume button for another several seconds?

If yes, please make photo of that warning screen and upload it here.

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] sdavidson208:
It will not go to the samsung screen it only shows the warning screen.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
You can connect it to Odin that way and flash just like in download mode. Good luck! :)

P.S. in the time when I've flashed my devices several times a day (for testing purposes) every here and there my cat walked over my PC (she loves it) and moved the USB cable during flashing process, so I know that screen very well, LOL :D

tetakpatalked from the legendary i9000
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Er. Abhi:
Hey author i m using p3100 i want it to safe root with all safe parameters like safe kernel n all??

So help me????
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Jspex:
Not entirely sure what you mean by safe root.

If you odin superuser for root and nothing else you're "safe" in the terms of performance and stability.

If you want to flash roms there's always a risk of brick in your device. Stock rom or custom, flashing has risks.

If you want the safest method for root and customization then just odin SU and install xposed + modules. There can be risks associated with xposed but you can (if you dl it) flash the xposed disabler.

Stay stock OS/kernel is your "safest" bet but as every single root/rom/kernel thread states in the beginning of their threads, customization comes with risks that the devs are not responsible for. Responsibly is souly on the user/owner of the device.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Er. Abhi:
Give me link n procedure
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Jspex:
Hit the search tab, type in chainfire superuser, your model number and hit enter.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Er. Abhi:
What is custom recovery?????

What is the need of it???
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
Custom recovery voids signature verification, so you can flash any system files or change operating system, recovery etc.

It is also your first step if you want root access.

Mate, read a bit of it first instead of spamming so many threads with the same questions. You will learn and understand more then.

tetakpatalked from P5110
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Er. Abhi:
From where i got i custom recovery which is stable n smooth work on p3100??

N it must be tested?????
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] alfick3:
Please go back and read the post above yours, where he said to read more. If you have to ask where to find a recovery then you haven't read enough. Search, and read then read some more. You will find it all and will even find guides to help you flash the recovery and root your device.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Jspex:
You need to read about what you're about to do to your device and the risks involved.

Root, custom recovery, roms and mods can all be found here and there is an all in one thread. Start by reading about rooting,then read about recovery. And be prepared to learn how to operate odin and adb.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] bundok:
US Only Download Links

Trying to restore an old P5100 to stock but the download links are only available to US users and I can't get them to work with a VPN. I need the stock ROM for P5100 3G for Norway. Can anyone help? Maybe a US user download the file and rehost on another site?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P5100/

tetakpatalked from Nexus 7 flo
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Voxil:
I'm trying to return an old Galaxy Tab 2 (P5113) back to stock. It won't boot past the Samsung loading screen. All of the stock file links though are pretty old and are redirected to some "Where to Watch" site. Is there some other location hosting this stuff now (SamMobile didn't have it either)?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Long Island NOOBIE:
P5113

Use the following link for appropriate download:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-P5113/

Be advised, normal free sign up download time takes about 20 minutes to complete and premium pay membership download is much faster. After unzipping file and flashing via Odin, if you get stuck in SAMSUNG boot logo press/hold appropriate button combo into stock recovery. Perform a 'factory reset' and follow that up with a 'clear cache' then reboot. This has always worked for me personally when returning device to stock firmware. Please be very patient. Hope it works out for you, good luck!
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Voxil:
I really appreciate your help. I followed everything here except when I get to recovery. I do a factory reset but the only cache option is "Wipe cache parition". I figured that was the right option so I selected it, it started to say "erasing" and then kicked over to "Error" and reset. Still stuck on the Samsung boot loop though.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Voxil:
Actually, scratch that. I got impatient and left the tablet just sitting there for awhile and came back just now and it's now working fine. So Thanks! That was perfect and it now works great!
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] nutpants:
I've been given a gt-p3113 tab2

It's running 4.4.2

And I want to root it.

Will the cf auto root for 404 listed on the his web site work

Or was there a newer root
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] tetakpatak:
If your GT-P3113 has Android 4.4.2, it must be running a custom ROM, most of those have root access by default. Last Samsung's update was 4.2.2

tetakpatalked from N7100
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] singh.dev13:
Hi guys,

I have one problem.When I click to choose CWM-SuperSU-v0.96.zip from sd card it tries to install but shows an error "Signature verification failed" ? What can be done for that..
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] champ1919:
Sounds like you still have stock recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
I don't know if any p5100 ROM's work with the Vodafone p5100, but you could try one and see. Flashing a ROM will erase all branding.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Actually, I'm almost sure that THS CM9 will work with vodafone.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] solitsnake:
Thank you.

So i wil not rise my flashcounter.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] steveone77:
Ok but is possible to know it the P5100 vodafone is branded or not?

This is the tablet..
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Well, it is running a slightly different firmware than the USA/Verizon model.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] steveone77:
and then?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Endoroid:
Hey everyone, just got a p5113 the other day and had a few questions. I see in the op a mention of the stock Kernel not having adb root support, does anyone know if the recent update fixes this issue, or if there is anyway to enable adb root without installing the adb fix kernel. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Nope.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Mobile ODIN guide up, but it didn't work for me.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Endoroid:
Great guide. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] yuiaddict:
hi all.. i have following the method to root my device (GT-P5100).. but after i flash GT-P5100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.5.0.4.tar on ODIN mode, i still cannot boot into CWM.. every time i go into recovery mode (by ADB or manual pressing volume + power button) i stuck into android recovery <3e>.. what should i do?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] japaro:
Great work!! Thank you!
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
I think it's official... many people who took the most recent OTA cannot flash cwm. The only fix seems to be to restore to stock 4.0.3.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Endoroid:
I didn't have a problem. P5113.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] murdawg:
I rolled back to the 4.0.3 like the instruction said on my P5113 so that I could root. Now my device says it's a 5110. Can this be changed?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Endoroid:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28818987
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] chuckboy1129:
Is there any files for 4.0.3 ics for the galaxy 10.1 5113
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
You could flash 4.0.3 for the p5110, otherwise no.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] coolypf:
really a good tutorial
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Tabs78:
link to cmw p5110 doesn't work
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Links fixed.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] BartLuke94:
Best guide on this forum, thank you :)

Inviato dal mio GT-P5100 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
JB guide up.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
The Recovery did not work with me

my device is

P5100

4.0.3

any advice ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
You have to restore to stock.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
i am on stock already
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
I know. Some people who took some OTA updates lost the ability to install CWM. Restore to stock 4.0.3.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] rickywinataa:
um, sorry that this is a noob question, but how exactly ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Use this guide.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
i am on stock 4.0.3 already
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
I know. The version doesn't matter so much as reinstalling the ROM.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
ok

i will try & tell you

thanks alot
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
i tried to install stock 4.0.3 & this what happened :(
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] sg+:
is your Device in Download-Mode?

start with Power+VolumeUp then VolumeDown and try again
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
I tried again to install recovery & it worked

i am on CM9 now

thanks alot :)

just one problem :)

Kies does not recognize Tab after CM9 & i need it to transfer contacts as i have no copy of them on gmail nor outlook , i have only the kies copy of contacts , its format is SPB
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Mohamedselim:
Hi do we need to put cyanogenmode 9 rom in external or internal sd?

Hi do we need to put cyanogenmode 9 in internal or external sd card in order to flash? what if we put the rom in internal while intended for external will it brick the device? what are the differences ? new to flashing roms but my device p-5100 rooted with cwm recovery need to make sure before flashing as instruction say internal sd thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
As far as I know there is no difference.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Endoroid:
I think the instruction is just to make it easier as the first option in the flashing menu is for the internal. If you stick it in the external make sure to choose the correct menu option
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
Kies does not recognize Tab after CM9 & i need it to transfer contacts as i have no copy of them on gmail nor outlook , i have only the kies copy of contacts , its format is SPB
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Mohamedselim:
Already rooted and cwm-Ed but some questions in flashing p-5100(new to flashing roms)

New to flashing roms

1-please we do the factory reset and wiping cash and dalvik cash before or after the flashing of the rom ??? especially cm9 rom i'm confused

2-if i made a nandroid backup will i be able to return to rooted stock by just cwm restore ??? i do not care for binary counter at all but i need to return to rooted stock if i want

3-is the cm9 rom already rooted and do not erase cwm or have itself cwm recovery or i will have to root cm9 again and install cwm to use nandroid backup ???

4-if i put some of my personal pictures not related to any app in internal sd of the tablet will it backup in the nandroid backup and make the size of backup so big so i have to delete them before nandroid backup????

5-last question anybody tried flashing cm9 from external sd card and had success ???

Thanks alot
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dukhan:
how i can unflash the CWM recovery and go back to the stock recovery without flashing any rom on my p5100 ?

plz anyone can help me and provide with the stock recovery image?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Download the stock ROM for your device. Then extract the files to a folder. Make a new .tar file with 7-zip that contains only the recovery.img. Flash it with ODIN.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] BartLuke94:
Hi, there is a kernel that is compatible with cyanogen 10?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Not for now, but hopefully soon.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] dr dragon:
after flashing CM9 from stock , do i really need new kernel ? & why ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
No, you can use the CM-stock kernel if you want. What made you think that?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] NegativeOne:
Isn't mobile odin sort of a moot point rooting requires you to flash something and thus trip your flash counter ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Yeah, this will only become useful when/if TriangleAway is ported to the gtab2 10.1, allowing us to reset our flash counters; or someone discovers a root method that doesn't require ODIN. But they asked for a Mobile ODIN guide, and I wrote it.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
Guide now supports tab 2 7.0 as well. If you guys have any feedback, please let me know.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] bark777:
What about this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1829546
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] :
Links to goo.im are broken for Metallice's Tab2Lite (p3113) and stock OC kernel, for the tab 2 7.0". Anyone have those files?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] MultipleMonomials:
That's only for the tab 7". The quoted post was for the tab 10.1.