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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
There are a lot of people joining xda on daily basis, and there are a lot of repetitive questions being asked which fill up Development threads. Point them here. Feel free to ask or answer questions. Idea of this thread is to get users to help other users with their problems/questions. Please do not spoon feed, but rather point in the direction where that user can find an answer and educate himself

First thing first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on here

Then. Even if you do get your question answered, please, do come back and read threads in post no2 (coming later as soon as we start getting the guides) to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.

ASK ANY QUESTION HERE,adb, drivers, superCID etc...... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.

No abuse towards noobs tolerated here! No question is stupid in this thread.

HALL OF FAME

People who contributed most to this thread and helped countless number of people with their problems/questions.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
mine
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
I like bananas
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrao_n:
I like π. Thanks for the thread. Hopefully people will use it.

sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
Updated op a bit :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BongStrong:
Does rooting the Galaxy tab 2 trip the flash counter?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
If you flash something with Odin or mobile Odin, the flash counter will increase :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BongStrong:
Tripping the flash counter is only an issue though if i plan to take my tab back to the store? Or does that have implications with it even if i dont try to return it or exchange? I dont plan on returning my tab soon just currently the only available root method for the sch-i705 is by odin :(
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
The app ''TriangleAway'' by chainfire resets the flash counter. here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrao_n:
Triangle away works amazingly well. I use it on my phone to get rid of the yellow triangle thats caused by flashing. I will use it on my tab if I ever need to send it back. Chainfire is an awesome developer.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Endoroid:
I thought mobile odin did not trip the flash counter, only the desktop version
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] InfinityFTW:
Sorry, my bad . Mobile odin will not trip flash counter :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noahthedominator:
[Q] with Cyanogenmod

Is there a stable version of cyanogen mod for the g-tab2 10.1 GT5113? I tried once with a demo version,

and it basically screwed everything up and thus i had to flash stock rom back on
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caronaakk:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2083275

I have this problem

Do u have any idea for solution?

Display has been changed by samasung care still pro not solved.

Edit link for display problem of youtube.

http://youtu.be/3HmvCFdGHc0
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edirector:
Flashed JB back to ICS but want Root

Been combing thru the developer section for hours. Of course, you have to almost go back to September for ICS related stuff. But, only saw the rom, recovery & root rom for JB. Where is the one for ICS? Even some of the custom tweaked roms for ICS now have dead links. I have root explorer and want to take some of the crap off and add some stuff.

I didn't like JB because of the GUI the notification bar was awkward and not sized right. Didn't like the screenshot softkey being gone either. The youtube buffering and connectivity was a turn off too plus the battery drain. I got 8 hrs on JB and 13 hrs on ICS. I would love to root and or put on a custom rom, any suggestions?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theminigame:
so i'm gonna be getting this tab in a couple weeks, and i have never had a multi version tab before (wifi onlyversion, and different carrier versions).

i found this thread, and i'm glad i did. my first question about this tab, is development related. i want to know how the community is, and how active it is. i quickly looked through the dev section and it seemed pretty positive, but it was just a quick look, so not a very accurate perception.

secondly, my question is on different twiz versions, are all stock images rootable in the same way? or are some versions more difficult to root? and i don't care about flash counters as the device is a glorified secondhand device.

and finally, just wondering how others like this tab, i don't want to start a war, or anything. just wondering about the device, because i'm new to samsung tabs.

besides that, i'm looking forward to being a part of this community.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrao_n:
There isnt a whole lot of development for the 10.1 version. But all of the man stuff is there and awesome. Its very easy to root on all versions of twiz. I personally love the device. I have the 5113 version which has an infrared blaster which is very useful to me. The specs arent spectacular but I havent slowed my tab down even playing high quality games. Im currently on stock jb rooted with twrp as my recovery. I havent overclocked yet either. Dont have the need for it currently
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theminigame:
Oh okay, well I'm getting the 7 inch version. I'm looking forward to owning this device. I Didn't see twrp in the dev section so I'm glad it's out there, I Prefer that to cwm.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ekunagba:
Galaxy tab 2 p3110 3G + WIFI has two problems after rooting.

I recently got a samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 P3100 and rooted it with cwm and everything was ok. Next day, i decided to upgrade os to Jelly Bean but i copied the file to internal sd card instead of the external one, In order to correct this, i removed the ext sd card while the pad was still connected to the laptop and copied the files through the card reader of the laptop, put back the card in the tab before disconnecting. Now I completed the upgrading process, but instead of the jelly bean, i got the ICS. In download mode the laptop recognised the tab and I've flashed with odin two more time.I've rebooted in recovery mode twice without luck.

These are the problems:

PROBLEM 1. back and since then my laptop can't see the tab, I've done kies, reloaded usb drivers etc, no luck.

PROBLEM 2. In-coming calls are blocked but I can call out.

PLease help.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marquae11:
Could a gt-p3100 screen fit on the gt-p3113? I have a cracked screen and I can only find gt-p3100 parts...
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
No u need to root and install cwm, to do a nandroid backup, also as far as im aware there is no way to backup app data without root!

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Evrain:
What about Holo Backup?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
Sorry mate, app data is root only!!

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergio_f:
no! its really bad! you know how to change?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
Sorry mate thats to complex to my knowledge im new to samsung devices!! I will browse a bit and let u know if I find any info

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergio_f:
i will try a camera app brb
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aaronjs82:
How do I ROOT CM10.1 ?

I've been running CM10.1 on my p3113 for a week or so now, and decided to start trying the NIGHTLY updates... after the latest one, I seem to have lost root.

First off, how do I gain root access again.

Secondly, how do I prevent this from happening?

I apologize if this has already been answered, I've searched around the forum and haven't been able to find much regarding rooting the CM10.1 ROM.

Thank you in advance!!

UPDATE:

Superuser is saying there is "No SU Binary Installed, and SU cannot install it". How do I get this re-installed?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MultipleMonomials:
Yeesh. Did you install Busybox by any chance? Doing that on CM has a decent chance of making you lose root. Try flashing the next CM nightly.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mordeng:
I read somewhere that the7 inch and the 10 inch have the same hardware ( beside size)

So can i use the Roms on both? I'd like Too try the sungsonic Rom

What ab out kernels? Are they included in Roms or are they to flash seperatly?

Sent from my GT-P5100
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tharindu123:
Hello... i am new to xda.

I just want to know this. I am from sri lanka. I wanted to update my galaxy tab 2 p3100 to jelly bean. But no updates are available for our country. Is it good to flash my rom with firmware of another country? If yes please tell me a country to download that firmware. Reply me please...
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
Most of the tine ketnel is included in the rom, not sure about using the 10 inch rom on the 7 inch though

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
I got your pm earlier but honestly I don't know what country you should use

Running CM10.1 on my GT-P3113
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tharindu123:
Its ok. Thankz
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feralicious:
I'm new to the Tab, but if you can use ADB you can try this:

http://www.thesuperusersguide.com/adb-backup--restore.html

It's a way to back up your apps and app data before you root so you can restore everything afterwards. It works for my phone. You should backup any pics and videos etc. manually.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mordeng:
Why there are more Roms on p3xxx than on his big brother?

Sent from my GT-P5100
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mars83:
Hi,

I have P5110 and I'm wondering is there chance to mount Internal and External SD as a USB memory? I have stock ROM and I have just 2 mounting options - as multimedia device and as a camera. I have some stuff to move in/out on my tablet and as a multimedia device it's taking AGES....
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dexxmor:
We have more Dev's? But you have the Coolest ROM's so... :cool:

You can use AirDroid for file transfer
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mars83:
Well. Tried that ages ago but I would prefer something native (with-in android). Extra applications not always will work as we want :P
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mordeng:
we have? Sungsonic looks damn cool to me..

Sent from my GT-P5100
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dexxmor:
mmh, native? I think that is not possible.

Mmh, well Sungsonic is cool, (i prefer AOSP ROM's) but you have zap blaster? and a regulary updatet Backed Blackbean ROM :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
Can u tell me what is the procedure to root my tab 2 p3100???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
1. Flash any custom recovery for P3100 (if your tab is stock, with Odin or Heimdall)

2. Flash SuperSU.zip in custom recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2868133

That's it

Nope.

tetakpatalked from P5110
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
Can u give me the root toolkit which is compatible with my p3100 working on jb 4.1.2 ?????

So that i try it???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Stop spamming all threads! Read!

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
What is kernel???

Why it is compatible with andi version???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Wait, I'll upload one for you - it will brick your tab.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
After i rooting p3100 n i updated supersu it ask me for i just rooted tab.

I m installed any custom recovery in it??

Still it ask me ??

" if u hv a custom recovery like twrp or cwm tht can be install su binary.

This is recommended to htc devices. How would u like 2 install the SU binary ?

Normal or TWRP or CWM "

Rply what to do???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Get my latest TWRP installed,after that download SuperSU as flashable zip from Chainfires thread and flash it using TWRP.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
LOL, XDA is sometimes very funny :D

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
Link plz

N what happens if i root my p3100 twice times
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Yes it is...

I love typos because of auto correct from keyboard:

"Have you done a full wipe?"

"Yes, i did the full wife and everything"

No, read! There's a reason why i say it all the time! You know how long it took me to flash a recovery the first time? 3 Months! There's a risk of getting a unusable device after flashing stuff: read, read, read...(and so on)... Be happy about a working device instead a bricked device because of not reading!

You can also follow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2510669

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
Android andi I wish more people would read before they just flash things, when I first rooted and flashed the guy who directed me to do so told me several times to read, read and read some more before I do anything to my device

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrkhigh:
Good advice but that said this thread is meant for the patient.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Hi, I Want to revitalize my p3113 Tab 2 with a faster ROM. Slimkat seems like a good choice to breathe new life into it. Is their something better for performance and will support common apps like skype? From what I read, LP is not stable on Tab 2 so KitKat is the was to go?

Is this the correct SlimKat build for a p3113 from slimroms.net?

Slim-p3110-4.4.4.build.9.0-OFFICIAL-8291

Are these the correct versions needed to go form 4.2.2 to the 4.4.4 slimkat ROM?

TWRP 2.6.3.0 or newer, or CWM 6.0.4.4 or newer

I tried installing slimkat before but got an error 7. I would to verify everything before I attempt installation again.

Thank you!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
Yes you'll need to install the newest recovery and yes the 3110 build is the right one for the 3113. And yes I'd agree slimkat is smooth and fast

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrc2:
As [MENTION=4635005]ShapesBlue[/MENTION] said, you need a newer recovery most likely. As of now, the most recent version of TWRP is 2.8.6.0. Just flash this zip in your current custom recovery and reboot into recovery again. SlimKat or any other KK or Lollipop ROM should be able to be flashed with this.

I have been running Lollipop for a while now with no problems so far.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Which version of LP and on a p3113? I read LP is faster then 4.4.4. If it is stable I am tempted to try it. :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrc2:
There is

CyanogenMod

(I haven't tested this yet; Android 5.1)

OmniROM

(Haven't tested this either; Android 5.1)

SlimLP

(I've tested this and it is smooth and stable usually; Android 5.0.2)

All these and more can be found in the

development forum for the tablet

. The P3113 uses the ROMs for the P3110.

If a Gapps link is not available, then

these

should work.

P.S. be sure to thank [MENTION=5153662]Android-Andi[/MENTION] in the ROM thread for the work he's done building them.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
Guide me please

If I install the custom recovery cwm or twrp in my tab 2 p3100

Thn wht happen with pre install recovery ??

N if it wipe permanently thn frm whr i got it again?????

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
It will be replaced.

It's included in a Odin-flashable Stock Rom, can be found e.g. On www.samsung-updates.com

(Can be extracted from the *.tar.md5 and can be made flashable).

But what do you need it for? It has no options you can use, only wipe / factory reset.

A custom recovery has a lot more options you can use :)

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Er. Abhi:
It means tht

The original recovery is available in official rom??

Again thanks in advance!!!!!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PanchoPlanet:
Is this a kernel bomb?

Lol. This thread cracks me up. :sly::p

Pp.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
I think android andi is just tired of answering the same questions over and over like we all do :p

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
There are no original and unoriginal recoveries. Just custom and stock ones.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vbljj:
Hi guys. A friend brought me his tablet (version P3110) wondering why can not copy / move folders and files from the internal SD to external MicroSD. Initially I tried with the stock file manager and of course he was right. Then I thought it was a simple issue of permissions, so I rooted it and I tried with 2-3 file manager (Es file, root explorer etc) but the isssue was still here. I tried installing CM11 that I know well, but nothing. I'm going crazy trying to figure out why, because I have never seen such a thing on all devices that I had. How could I solve this stupid issue? Thank you in advance
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=1910387]vbljj[/MENTION] Google removed that feature long time ago. You need root and Link2SD or Foldermount app.

Edit: SlimKat and CM12.1 include this feature build in.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vbljj:
Thank you. Which of these do you recommend? The tab is also used by a child.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
I prefer SlimKat [MENTION=1910387]vbljj[/MENTION]

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vbljj:
Thank you very much!

---------- Post added at 02:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------

I installed slimkat stable 9.0. I used root explorer with root access enabled. But it says "In android 4.4+ google have restricted write access to external sd cards from third party apps. We cannot do anything about this. However, you can still perform all functions if your device is rooted".

It's rooted but nothing happens.

Edit: I did. I manually edited platform.xml
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xobus1970:
can't open input settings

hello all,

i have just flashed Resurrection Remix 5.0.2 Lollipop rom onto my samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1 GT-P5113TS.

It works ok but the one problem i am having is that it will not let me into the "choose keyboard" options to change to another keyboard. when i attempt to it gives me the following error

"Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."

i have googled this but am not having much luck. any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Thank you Andriod Andi!!

Thank you Andi!!

I installed the 4.4.4 9.0 build on my Tab 2 p3113 and it put some snap back into it!! :good:

Jack

- I could not post a thank you in the ROM thread due to having less then 10 posts on this forum.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=6588200]Android-Jack[/MENTION] you should better flash the 9.1 build, can ne found on my androidfilehost profile. TRIM disabled on kernel side for security reason.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Ok. this version?

Slim-p3110-4.4.4.build.9.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150205-2108.zip

with

gapps-5.0.x-20150404-minimal-edition-signed
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=6588200]Android-Jack[/MENTION] yes and no. Build is the right one, but don't flash lollipop Gapps.

Download the rom, flash it dirty, wipe cache and dalvic cache :)

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Dont flash any GAPPS? Or this one:

Slim_mini_gapps.4.4.4.build.8.x-385
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
You need Slim Gapps for 4.4.4, but use rather newer ones than 8.x. You can find them is the thread of dankoman, who is official Slim Gapps maintainer:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2792842

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark_Cristian:
did any custom lollipop rom with wifi AP?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Installed:

Slim-p3110-4.4.4.build.9.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150205-2108.zip

Slim_normal_gapps.BETA.4.4.build.9-20150404.zip

Error message with google apps stopping. ie "Unfortunately, Hangouts has stopped" . And can not install more then 2 to 3 apps then get error message. ie "Error downloading "Skype" there is insufficient space on device".

In settings/storage it says there is 4.59 gb and the unused portion according to the grey bar is about ~75%. Directly below the bar it says "Available" 457mb.

I installed ROM and GAPPS two times. Both installs were good, no error messages. Made sure to wipe all cash, format and factory reset both times.

Problem happens in both launchers - Slimkat and google.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Use the minimal gapps.

If you have had followed what i said there wasn't need for factory reset or flashing gapps again.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
Wiped caches and Clean to Install a New ROM. Installed:

Slim-p3110-4.4.4.build.9.1-UNOFFICIAL-20150205-2108.zip

Slim_mini_gapps.BETA.4.4.build.9-20150404.zip

Installed Skype, Line, Candy Crusher Game (45mb). Can not install Facebook. "Error downloading "Facebook" there is insufficient space on device".

settings/storage says 470mb available

thanks again for your help. I really want to use slimkat.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=6588200]Android-Jack[/MENTION] i never got that issue, maybe an older gapps package helps? Have you placed any files or backups on internal storage you can move to microSD? What happens after reboot? Do you manually install the apps or during sync?

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Jack:
No other files stored on internal storage.

Rebooting does not change the amount of storage available.

Install files manually - flash to sd card, run Philz-touch 6.57.8 to clear cache and install Slimkat and gapps zip files.

This is a 4gb tablet? Should I try a different CWM?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=6588200]Android-Jack[/MENTION] 4 gb tab 2? You mean 8 gb?

You should switch to my latest TWRP 2.8.6.0.

Maybe try a clean flash again, you can try a different minimal gapps package and see if it changes something.

Maybe try the 4.4 pico gapps from here http://xdaforums.com/paranoid-android/general/5-1-x-5-0-x-4-4-x-pa-gapps-mirror-t3069879

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
I think he meant there is only a small amount of space available. I know it's 8gb but I've never seen more than 4gb actually available even with a custom rom

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=4635005]ShapesBlue[/MENTION] there are different partitions used (e.g. Recovery, kernel, system, data, bootloader, hidden, cache), 8 gb is the whole storage but not all can be used.

If you keep a custom rom you can repartition the device and take space from the hidden partition (only used on stock rom).

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