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[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] jj_95nano:
Can i use P3100_SAMSUNG_RECOVERY_SUPERSU-0-1.96_BUSYBOX-1.20.2.tar.md5.zip on 4.1.1 jelly bean without issues? Will i be rooted with this recovery (like can i flash stuff and make nandroid backups)? Also will i be able to do OTAs?

Thanks! :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Great Offender:
I used the 3113 to root 4.0.4 with no problem. An hour later after an OTA update to 4.1.1 I still retained root.

My sons 3113 was updated to 4.1.1 through Kies and I lost root. I used the same method, same file and regained root.

Wait, Isn't that what I said in the post before yours??? lol
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] jj_95nano:
Yep i got that, but i want to also know: are u using Cwm or modified samsung recovery? And if it is modified samsung recovery, can u make nandroid backups with it?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Great Offender:
Sorry, I couldn't help myself and that's why I gave myself the name "Great Offender". but......

Since he says his english is bad there is not a lot of instruction. Here's my take:

For the 3100 there are at least 3 versions. 2 offer CWM (2 different versions) and one with the Samsung recovery. I don't have experience with the Samsung recoveries because I am impatient and root them before I take the time to look. Any reason you would want to stay with the Samsung recovery?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
Samsung recovery version have no nandroid backup capability, it is just a modified original Samsung recovery to accept update.zip signed by google test key. Thanks for community support to this thread. May be I will update to the latest CWM and root in the near future.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] jj_95nano:
Chill out. :p

The only reason I wanted Samsung recovtry is because I don't want problems like WiFi dropping and not being able to update via OTA ... but if you say OTA works even with CWm... I'm gonna flash it ASAP.:D
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Great Offender:
Chill out? I was joking. I would never take myself too seriously on a board like this when there are so many others that live for it.

CWM would not affect wifi as that would be more of a rom or kernel issue.

Yes, I did manage to flash one out of 2 rooted tabs with OTA so I only have a %50 success rate. I can only speak to my minor victories so I indeed wish you luck. If there's one thing I hate it's that "pucker" feeling right before I undertake something like this.

Relax, deep breath, than pull the trigger!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] klbjr:
I hate to sound critical but this has to be the worst tutorial I've ever seen. There are multiple files but no clear instructions on what to do or where to start. Can someone please post a clear set of instructions on how to root this thing?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Great Offender:
You are right about the lack of instruction so I will give you my limited knowledge. I have been rooting devices for years but I am fairly new to Odin. This file structure is only easier because it is done with one step rather than 2. If you don't understand something I write then try one of the other methods for more clarity.

1. Download Odin https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zl96kf51lgue1lg/cVLNzgb5es

2. Download the file specific to your device 31xx. *Some files have different recoveries and different version #'s. For me I wanted CWM recovery, SuperSu, and Busybox.

3. Place both downloads in a folder or the desktop together and unzip.

4. Install Kies software on your PC. Although you will not be using it, it will have the drivers necessary to recognize your tab.

5. Turn your tab off then hold the volume button down and press the power button, holding them both until you get the yellow screen. Press the volume button up to put into download mode.

6. Make sure Kies is not running and you have disabled virus software.

7. Start Odin. Uncheck F. Reset and make sure Reboot IS checked. Connect tab to PC and you should see the Id.com button populate with a com number. The exact number is not important.

8. Check the box next to PDA then click PDA and select the .tar file you chose for your device. Click start.....

9. You should see the top left box start to change color and you will see a progress bar. When it is done it will say PASS and the device will restart. Disconnect the device and check to see if you have SuperSu in your apps. You can also power off and reboot holding the power button and the volume button "up" to see if the device goes into recovery.

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You can always PM me if you need more info. Will be at work till 6am.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] jj_95nano:
Lol...

I finally flashed Cwm. No problems at all. You seem to know better than the op himself.:p
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] klbjr:
Thank you Offender. I found another set of instructions and followed those instead but thank you.

Sent from my EVO using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Great Offender:
Your too kind!

Don't let anyone think there is something wrong with his post because his files are solid. They work and they work well it's just that his OP has kind of a genius with OCD feel to it. It's just all over the place but his work is well done!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] rraaka:
yes, I agree, ketut's contributions are all very good. when i ask a doubt in his thread the last person i expect to reply is ketut but i ask anyway :p

the title says single step coz you just have to use one file . i used P3100_CWM_RECOVERY-6.0.1.3_SUPERSU-0.96_BUSYBOX-1.20.2.tar.md5

through pc odin in download mode and got root on JB 411. I believe it works for 412 also. You get a yellow triangle but you can use CF's Triangle Away to get rid of it later. you can upgrade your recovery after that to the latest through mobile odin or rom manager i believe.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
A good stuff with bad packaging :laugh:
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] lx1226:
Thanks. I rooted my P3113 with JB installed. It went smoothly.

One question, if I flash P3113_SAMSUNG_RECOVERY_SUPERSU-0.96_BUSYBOX-1.20.2.tar.md5.zip

Will it accept update from Samsung?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Great Offender:
Mixed results with this. I rooted two 3113's at the same time and used the 4.1.1 OTA update 5 minutes later. One took the OTA and stayed rooted while the other had to be done through Kies and I lost root. No problem, just reflashed using this method and was back in business.

Only difference between the two was one had a clean/empty formatted sd card and the other had a used partitioned sd. Should not make a difference but the partitioned sd was the one that would not take the OTA???

I'm sure by the time Samsung gets around to any further updates our talented "rooters" will have devised a new course of action.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
First page updated :cool:
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] iamsavedme30:
I'm sorry but I am really confused as to which of these to use. Which should I download...and all I need is one..correct?

Do I put the grab zip on my sd card.. And then flash it after I Odin.

To not take up space in the thread.. Could someone please PM me the steps they took.. I'm sure they were clear... But I don't understand them.. This would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36684013&postcount=46
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] iamsavedme30:
That helps a little.. But aren't I supposed to put the grab2 file on my sd card in the device.. Or does the clock work mod version already do that?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
Extract the *.zip file first and then flash the *tar.md5 file using ODIN. Do not load any *.pit file!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] iamsavedme30:
Awesome this helps!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] zedbra:
@ketut excellent job re-packing the files to include CWM and Root!! much appreciated:)

i found the guide rather easy to follow, although it's easy for those who understand how things work. LOL

i do have one question tho...

how did you dump the Cache.img ?? was it "dd if=cache/recovery/last_log of=/mnt/sdcard/cache.img bs=4096" ??

TIA:)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1081239, you can see my name in the thanks list ;) You can use cache.img from Samsung firmware as a template :D I found this way long before I have Tab 2, when Samsung still use rfs filesystem on Galaxy Ace. Use this way to flash CSC for spesific region. On Tab 2, Samsung use sparse ext4 and I failed to mount cache.img until I found above link. Bad on me, CF-Auto-Root more popular than this way because my English :(
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] shinobisoft:
Just had to say thanks for your guide. Great job :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] mannu004:
thnx thnx thnx thnk u very much worked like a charm :laugh::D

any way to reset custom binary counts i m newbie
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] shinobisoft:
Triangle Away by Chain fire.

Sent from my LG-P509
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] blagginspaziyonokip:
Can someone post the actual readable steps? I got a P3110
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] foccacia:
me too hope there is a more detailed step by step guide. do not even know which file to download and flash
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] shinobisoft:
For the P3110, download ODIN, probably 1.85 or newer, and this . Reboot into bootloader, start ODIN, and connect device to PC. In ODIN, choose PDA button and browse to the other file you downloaded. There is one option that should not be checked, the one to the right of "auto reboot". Choose PDA Start and wait till ODIN finishes. Voila...
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] dabenaute:
Hello,everyone,

I need some help:where can i find cwm_root_p3110?Can i use this one?cwm_root_3100 on the first page?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
I made a video tutorial:

http://youtu.be/pAvze-VNzj8
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] metalchef:
thanks! this (method) was the only successful way of achieving root after I flashed (via Odin) UECKL7

(in case anyone cares: I decided to give paranoid android 3+ a try...didn't like how it affected some of my apps, so I decided I wanted to go back to 4.1.1 -- flashable zip via CWM (listed in my signature), only after my tab wouldn't get passed the "Samsung Galaxy Tab2" logo -- hence having to flash back to stock via Odin, and neither CWM-flashable root zips worked -- does that make sense?)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
This thread is still alive :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Maybe if you add my video to the op it will be even more alive.

Sent from my GT-P3113 with xda app.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] malih16:
Awesome, I wasn't too sure how to do this, so I postponed rooting my device, but the video from Luigi2012SM64DS really helps, it's rooted now :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
Thanks, your video tutorial added.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] loxish:
Are the links broken? I can't seem to get the 3113 CWM to start a download... Anyone got a mirror?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] kwinsett:
Works great! Just rooted mine on stock JB.

Great Job!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] kailashnj:
Thanks a lot for the Rooting advice...

Just one question, My tab's binary counter changed to 1, so I installed the Triangle away and reset the counter, but everytime I restart the Tab, counter moves back to 1, Kindly help.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
I believe 1 is normal. There is no 0.

Sent from my GT-P3113 with xda app.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] bass_me:
Just got mine (GT-P3113 4.1.1) today and this worked perfectly. I was up and running in no time flat.

Thanks:D
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] dabenaute:
Hello,

very,very, useful for my SGTab 2 7.0 Thx
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] madman_01:
Will this method work on 4.1.2 update? I'm planning on upgrade my p3100 with kies since I have very poor connection for OTA update. Will I lose root and if I lose will this method work? Currently rooted on 4.1.1 with this method. Please reply anyone fast.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
It should work.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ILA970JOSH:
Hi, I was wondering does this reset the device back to factory, what I mean does it wipe the device, My htc

phone would be wiped if I unlocked it. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] santa.phatt:
can anyone teach me how to unroot my p3100 and return to stock 4.1.1 and reset the counter....please help..
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
No.

Well. Since I assume your tab is still rooted at the moment I will give you the instructions I used to unroot my tab.

First. Remember that if you brick your tab I cannot be held responsible. Follow these instructions at your own risk. Backup any important data.

Second. If you are running a custom ROM you must download the stock rom from sammobile. If you are running a custom rom and are going to switch back to stock you must wipe data/factory reset, wipe system, wipe cache and wipe /preload.

Now lets get to it.

1. Make sure you have Samsung stock recovery. If you don't you can get it by (re)rooting with the Samsung recovery version of the root in this thread. You have completed 1/3 things to do to completely restore your tab.

2. Download TriangleAway. You can find it with a quick google search. Download the apk and install it. If it does not install, make sure that "Unknown Sources" has been check in Settings > Security.

3. Open up TriangleAway and tab "Reset counter". Once it finishes your counter has been reset. You have completed 2/3 things to completely restore your tab.

4. Now its time for the unrooting. You should have an Icon in your app drawer called "SuperSU". Open up SuperSU and go to settings. Scroll till you see something like "Full unroot" tap it. Now your tab is unrooted. You may reboot if you wish. You have completely restored your tab.

5. (optional but recommended) Reboot your tab into recovery. Using the volume keys scroll to wipe data/factory reset. Press the power button and then press yes. This is to make sure there is absolutely no trace that your tab has ever been tampered with. After rebooting you can set up the tab and now it should be 100% stock and unmodified. You can even send it to Samsung for repairs if you have a problem now.

Hope that helps.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Bkind:
That worked like a charm!!! Thanks! My tab is now ready for some customization!! :highfive:
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
help

hi android enthusiast :) i just bought my SG Tab 2 7.0. I think the process of rooting this tablet is different from my LG optimus.. I tried the unlockroot but it fails me.. I want to try Jellybean in my tab since it is running on ICS. OTA is not yet available in our country. Can somebody help me how to root my tab for me to experience JB..Thank you..
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvze-VNzj8

Works on both ICS and JB
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
If i root my tab and put cwm, are all my installed applications safe? :confused:
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] dimfil:
Yes, of course...
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Which file in the first page should i download? Do i need to download signedroot.zip or the cwm only second to the last file in the first page? I have already an odin and samsung kies..!My tab is running with ICS, OTA update is not yet available in my country...i also wanna try JB in my tab.Thanks for your help.

Edit: the last flashable zip rather :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
No no no no no no.

You could mess up your tab.

Go to settings > about and check the model number.

Then download the version for your model. Download cwm version since you are going to install custom ROMs.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
I have rooted succesfully my tab...thanks to you sir luigi, your video tutorial helps me a lot...now i ready for flashing custom roms...

My concern is im running on ICS now...do i need to update it first to JB?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Yes.

Acutally. You could install a custom ROM first but then you have the flash a jb bootloader.

But updating is safer.

You can find the jb bootloader on op of cyanogenmod 10.1 thread.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Sir can i ask some mirror download site for the official update of jelly bean from india. The link from sammobile needs a premium account. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Samsung-updates.com

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3100

get the correct region.

But it will do the same thing as flashing the jb bootloader just it updates to jb too.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Sir how will i know the code of my region? Im from Philippines.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
You could put your mouse over it and it will list the country.

Phillipines is XTC
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Sir i have XXBLE3 version on my tab, the version that is available in our country is XXCMA4...is it ok?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Yes!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] aleitch:
Luigi, any thoughts of including TWRP in one of your single step rooting files. I really like TWRP and I know I can flash it myself but of would be a nice option.

CROMi-X 4.5 Odexed TWRP 2.5 MaxKernel v3 (reloaded)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
I didn't make the root files lol.

You should ask [MENTION=4021423]ketut.kumajaya[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] aleitch:
My bad. Maybe Ketut can answer then. :o)

CROMi-X 4.5 Odexed TWRP 2.5 MaxKernel v3 (reloaded)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
But it is you well maintained this thread :good:

I forgot how to do it :laugh:
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] juzzie:
Dear Ketut,

I have rooted my tablet and installed CWM recovery using your method. I have P3113 tablet and used a file P3113_CWM_RECOVERY-6.0.1.1_SUPERSU-0.96_BUSYBOX-1.20.2.tar.md5.zip

Now I want go back to stock recovery and get fully unrooted. I tried to follow your instructions on page 1, but can you please tell where do I type those adb commands and how would I launch the CLEANER script. Also, where do I get the stock recovery for my model? Can you please be more specific and describe in full details how to get from rooted state with CWM to factory state (unrooted and factory recovery). Or should I just use instuctions from Luigi2012SM64DS on page 9?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ddiehl:
So will this 're-root' my tablet with the latest bootloader?

Thanks..
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
You should follow my instructions. But I made a mistake. Instead just triangle away ON the custom ROM and then in recovery wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache and install stock with Odin.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] juzzie:
Thanks Lui for the answer. Can u please tell what exactly do I flash with Odin - stock rom or stock recovery or both? Do you know where I can get it for my GT-P3113? Another thing that puzzles me: if I flash stock thru Odin, does it mean that I do not have to follow item #4 of your instructions? (to remove root by using SuperSU full unroot option).
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] dimfil:
If you flash a stock rom with odin you will end up with stock recovery too.

You can get one from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/. Be careful to choose the one for your exact model and your country.

When you flash it you will loose root so no need to do anything else...
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] shinobisoft:
Flashing a stock ROM by itself will not reset the flash counter to zero.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] dimfil:
Yes, of course...

Only triangle away can do that. If zero counter is necessary for someone, more steps are needed...

But to return to a stock recovery/rom, flashing at once is enough...
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] bass_me:
Correct like dimfil said flashing stock will "not" reset the counter. I recently had to redo my 7" Galaxy tab and used Triangle away first to reset the counter and then used Odin to flash back to stock. Worked like a champ.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] juzzie:
Now I have a full picture. Thanks everybody!
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] anjaykumar:
Sir I have rooted successfully jellybean 4.1.2 before installing cm should I flash jb boot loader or not sorry but I am noob:p

You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] shinobisoft:
No need for the JB boot loader since you're running JB already.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Where is the link for jb boot loader?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
First post of cm10.1 thread.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Is it safe for me to use JB boot loader than udgradin first to JB via flashing?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Yeah.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Sir can you please give me a link for the falshable gapps for JB? Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Emmm... what ROM?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Official JB rom from our country :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Sammy ROM doesn't need gapps lol.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
I got it from samsung updates :) the one you gave me :) ok...
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Lol, you should be able to tell since there is play store.

(My grammar sucks in the morning.)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Lol...im always thinking that ill be flashing custim roms :) anyways, the moment i will flash adi's rom thats the time i need a gapps right? :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Sammy based ROM.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Is there a way to unroot my device?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
Triangle away, wipe data/system/cache/preload/dalvik, enter download mode, flash stock rom with odin. dun.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
Triangle away? What is that?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
App. Search internet though. The one in play store costs money.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] vicfirth_23:
I have downloaded it in the blackmarket...another question...how can i reformat my tab before flashing the official firmware.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Dhada:
Noob question

About signed_root_p3100.zip? What method should i use for this? using Odin? or flashing tru Recovery mode?
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
^^

---------- Post added at 11:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 AM ----------

Extract the .md5 file in it and flash thet .md5 with odin.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] delokaver:
thanks mas bro ... teruskan perjuagannya
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
[MENTION=4021423]ketut.kumajaya[/MENTION] How do you make .md5 files?

I can try to make an updated version with Philz.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
tar -H ustar -c recovery.img cache.img > blackhawk.tar
md5sum -t blackhawk.tar >> blackhawk.tar
mv blackhawk.tar blackhawk.tar.md5

Reference http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1202049, my online documentation :D

EDIT: See page #1 for how to create a md5 file :D

PhilZ Touch recovery has auto root support, ask to root unrooted device when exit from recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 2 7" Android Development] Skazzy3:
New versions with next kernel and philz.

Thanks to ketut for the info on how to make the files (Which I will use when I switch to linux sometime this year or next year when xp looses support.) and for making the P3100 files.

P3100: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1f983kbCtHlLW1BRFBOQkxkYW8/edit?usp=sharing

P311X: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1f983kbCtHlMFBiQTMzZHFCMmc/edit?usp=sharing