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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lenolver:
Aha! Thank you both very much.

That makes sense to me. I'll be inserting "Take a Nandroid" in the procedure list too . ;)

One thing that I still do have some confusion about is the format of the TWRP file. Hawaiihemd typed : "You need the " .img.tar " file of TWRP".

I've seen twrp listed in .tar or .img , and .zip formats . So, just to be clear, I am looking for the file that is .img.tar specifically? EDIT: Scratch the question on the img.tar file, I do see now.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
Hi.

I bought a used Tab 2, but it has LineageOS on it which is too different from Stock because even I can't figure out how to get app names back under the icons. I'll share this tab with other users who'll get even more confused by this, so I need it back to Stock (or at least close).

I'm no stranger to ROMs and used to root my phones until recently, but now I'm stumped.

1. The About screen in LineageOS doesn't seem to give me the information I need to clearly know what device I actually have. I am somewhat certain that it is P5110, but I can't be sure. The device is a Galaxy Tab 2, WiFi only, and it was sold to me in the US.

2. Even if P5110 is correct, I have spent an hour going through possible Stock ROMs, but after going through all available 3 character region codes (for which I finally found a list), I can't find any USA Stock ROM for this device - UK is the closest.

What I'm looking for is this:

- a firmware that works for the exact device I have and won't brick it

- it should either be Stock or look and handle very close to Stock

- updated to newest Android version available for Stock

- debloated would be great, but not needed

- unrooted preferred, but would take it if no unrooted ROMwas available

If it helps, here is what the About screen says:

Device model: Galaxy Tab 2

Android version: 6.0.1

LineageOS version: 13.0-20170418-NIGHTLY-espressowifi

Kernel version: 3.0.101-g8746df7

I remember how to use Odin, I just need help finding the best ROM for my situation, and I'm stuck.

Thanks so much!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lenolver:
I have been reading at github.com and opengapps.org and read a discussion about general security concerns pertaining to the fact that the download page is not HTTPS. I know, it is my risk to take and no guarantees but, has it been this communities experience of late that it is generally safe to download from there? Or this: even though it states is for GTAB 2 7.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975314http://

Also, I ascertain tha the ARM 6.0 oppengapp download is correct for my application ? p5113 GTAB2.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Well there is one way to find out for certain... look on the back :) Down at the bottom the model number is given (in quite small letters).

p5110 is the European version (Wifi only), p5113 is the American version (Wifi only), p5100 is the International version (Wifi+3g)

If you want to find the carrier specific version that was on your tab originally I would use the "Phone Info" app by vndnguyen (Play Store) to find out the original csc code. You need to be rooted for this app to work though.

With that and the model number you can go on a stock rom hunt.

On a side note:

Because I care about fellow users and security in general I would urge you to reconsider. There have been so many critical bugs found since the last stock update I can't even count. To me this by far outways the small discomfort of a few new details to learn. Think of your security and that of others.

Not to mention that with e.g. lineageOS, you will get better performance, no bloat and you can even setup multiple user accounts on the tablet for each user, so they can all have their own settings and apps. You can't do that with original samsung stock firmware.

You find the option you are looking for on the home screen -> tab on the screen and hold for 2 sec -> icon labels

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I for one get a tls (https) connection when downloading from opengapps.org.

Anyway, yes the p5113 is an ARM device and since you are going to use RR based on lineageOS 13.0 (which is Android Marshmallow) you are spot on with v6.0.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
Thanks so much for your help - the model number is there and so tiny I can't even read it without major help (yikes, I'm getting old!). I guess I'll give Lineage a try based on your recommendation.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityneversleepz:
Check out beanstalk. I'm on the espresso3g. There's a WiFi version too. It's the best and very stable. Everything works.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
Thanks, I'll look into that one.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lightracer:
I don't think beanstalk has been updated for a year now, so bugs are gonna be present. I'd recommend either LOS or RessurectionRemix. Both found on the unified section
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityneversleepz:
Just been using this device for Netflix, YouTube and even direct TV . It's solid there.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll keep things simple and leave LineageOS on there - I can always change my mind later if I have issues with it. Thanks for the note on how to get the icon text back!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
You can use e.g. Lawnchair launcher which is opensource and works fine with some extras.

Else Apex or Nova might be interesting Launcher for you to have some more options.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lenolver:
Im a little stuck in the middle of the process...

I've finished installing TWRP, and ResurrectionRemix is at end of install, yay! But, I wasn't expecting to to be prompted to wipe cache/Davlik as I thought that only came up IF I rooted which, I didnt. But, I haven't chosen anything. Should I wipe those two things ? I did already do a Nandroid backup after installing TWRP, but have not proceeded to install opengapps yet.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Yes cache and dalvik can always be wiped safely. That always comes up. Nothing to do with root. Note that most installer zips do this already when they are installed. I bet RR installer does this too. See the log in TWRP.

I always wipe them manually again as prompted by TWRP. Has become a finger-habit so to speak.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lenolver:
Well, at first I thought all had gone well installing Ressurection Remix 5.7.4 from the links above and opengapps pico ARM 6.0 . They installed and I saw that apps were being optimized but, when it booted up I got all kinds of ... " Unfortunately, "xxxxxxx" has stopped" . ie; Google+, Clock, Setup wizard, Google, Texture, Samsung Push, iHeart Radio (And I wondered if they were a carry over from my stock system apps and that I didnt wipe something that I should have?) Once those stopped, I opened Play Store to go put Avast Mobile Security app on and the app is stuck at "Download pending" on the Play Store screen so, I booted back into recovery and re-installed the pico opengapp , thinking that they didn't install correctly,then rebooted. It still gives all of the above errors. Also, all browsers crash . When I open them they do try to go to addresses that I normally go to (like it is cached in the address bar) , although, I am connected to my wireless connection. Does this ring any bells of any kind? I have been reading ,searching and trying what little I find with relative search terms but, can find very little other than what pertains to stock android. If flashing something else will be less troublesome, I'm willing but if these are knowable and fixable issues, I could deal with them too.

Galaxy Tab2 10.1 P5113
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smart-t78:
did you installed twrp 3.1.1-0 ?? or an older version ??
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
Before installing rr you must wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache. If you already did that, it might be a broken emmc.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smart-t78:
boot into recovery. wipe system, dalvik and cache. after that format data. then reboot into recovery once.

now reinstall the rom and gapps. if its finished, wipe dalvik/art. reboot the system.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lenolver:
Yes. 3.1.1.0

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Okay. Im not sure what that is but I'll look it up. Ill try the suggestion below too.

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For clarification: Do I wipe Data along with system, davlik , and cache, and THEN format data?

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Another thing may have bearing from my notes. I did not know to expect the option in TWRP to choose "Read Only" before beginning installation of RR. I did some reading about it that indicated to choose the option, I did. So, it was done in "Read Only", if that is indicative of anything ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
It's not necessary but better do it.

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No, that's irrelevant with the installation
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smart-t78:
http://andi34.github.io/faq/faq_twrp.html

maybe it helps:)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
[MENTION=7874577]lenolver[/MENTION]

Most likely this is a permission problem or sth. the likes of it. Do as smart-t78 said, flashing the rom & gapps in one go in twrp before booting the system!

If you still have problems, I suggest you wipe everything again, and install again using gapps by deltadroid (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975314) from this thread. Also in one go of course.

I had a similar issue on my Tab2 once and using THOSE gapps fixed it. Mind you, I have never had issues with opengapps on any of my other devices... So generally I consider them a very good source but my Tab2 seems to be a bit picky. Maybe yours is too.

Happy flashing!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lenolver:
GENIUS!

Initially on start up, I got the error "unfortunately, UI has stopped" . But after clearing that, the welcome screen and setup screens proceeded. I have downloaded Avast from the play store and used the browser flawlessly. Gooooood emmc ! ;) Thank you ALL so much! I HAD to type it at least once! No way that I could have done it without you all. I'm sure, thats evident ;)

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Thank you. I did exactly smart-t78 said and didn't need to do anything further. If I run into big problems, I will for sure go back to your suggestion if, need be. Sure glad I had you all!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
Hi. A friend of mine bought a used Tab 2 specifically for a sheet music program I use. However, Google Play says his device is not compatible. It's a GT-P5113 which should be a Tab 2 which is a device that the developer of the app himself has used for testing...

I have contacted the developer to see if he can help, but I had another question that he might not be able to answer:

If the issue is with an outdated version of Android (the Tab is fully updated), would installing a different OS possibly cheat Google Play's detection and allow the app to be installed and run?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guest4711:
Perhaps you should try to get the app from apkpure to check whether it runs...
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
1. Downloads:

Odin: http://dl.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.12.7.zip

TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/espressowifi/ -> get the .img.tar file

Samsung USB drivers: http://developer.samsung.com/common/download/check.do?actId=698

PhilzTouch: OUTDATED and REPLACED by TWRP

ROM: whatever you choose

GAPPS: http://opengapps.org/ -> Your platform is "ARM" -> Android version depens on your choice of rom -> Variant: I use "pico" always, install the rest later if needed at all

2. Copy files to tablet SD card (I always use external microSD card, easier IMHO)

Rom zip file

GAPPS zip file

3. Unlock the bootloader

I'm 99% sure your bootloader is unlocked. So I would ignore this section and take the chance. Your call!

4. Install alternate recovery (TWRP!) to allow custom ROMs (and other stuff) to be installed (conveniently):

- Go into download mode on tablet (Vol UP & Power), when prompted press Vol Down to continue

- Start Odin on computer

- Connect tablet cable

- Odin's log says "Added" at the end of the log window, and lists the com port in the 1st box

- Click AP in Odin - Select TWRP file

----> correct to this point! You have to remove the "auto-reboot" option in ODIN before you hit start. Otherwise, the stock samsung system you still have on the device will overwrite TWRP again when it boots up!

- Power off the tablet

- Start tablet in recovery mode (Vol Down & Power - hold keys until smasung logo disappears 1st time)

5. (&6) in Recovery (TWRP)

- BACKUP(!) -> backup efs, and if you want boot, data and system to external sd card. Depends on what's important to you. BUT backup efs under all circumstances!

Install rom zip and gapps zip from external sdcard with no reboot in between.

DONE. Enjoy!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] woodknot:
Great, thanks Hawaiihemd.

I suspected as much re bootloader, some sources did it and others didn't, and it was the older articles that mentioned it.

The only thing I noted that wasn't really covered here was wiping various sections while in recovery, any comments on this idea?

Cheers.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Well, first you should know what information the partitions that can be wiped hold. See the first thread in my signature for more info. You might want to back them up before wiping.

Usually, when you install a new rom, you should wipe system, data, cache and dalvik/art cache because the information they contain is useless to the new system you are going to install. Can even lead to errors if left behind. Usually the installer zip of the new rom does this automatically. But in case it will not, better wipe them manually before installing. Won't hurt in any case.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
Well, which android version is installed and which android versions are supported by the app?

Hey [MENTION=7925906]woodknot[/MENTION], if your tab is P5110 and you flash P5100 files, you'll brick it
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
I didn't check and don't have the tablet at the moment (it's not mine). What I did verify is that the tablet is on the highest software update that is available for it.

I basically am asking by what parameters Google Play is determining if an app is compatible or not - if it is Android version, then I can probably safely assume that a different ROM with a higher Android version will then work. If it however checks the hardware, then we have a problem.

The app author told me that this particular tablet should work without problems, and he also said that if his app shows as not compatible, then this might be due to a Google Play bug, and I am to clear all Google Play and Google Play Services data and then try again. Does that sound plausible? I mean we've all had the occasional Google Play Store glitch, right...?

I just wanted to do my research to save time when I do get the tablet to work on.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taylor1234:
Did I brick my tablet? I tried to do a factory reset/data wipe and it's been restarting and staying on the "installing applications" screen for literally 24 hours.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityneversleepz:
Are you rooted? If you are you should be able to get back to TWRP. If you can you're not bricked.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
Assuming you are on stock recovery and rom, you could install again the stock rom with odin (find a guide in google) or you could flash twrp recovery with odin and then from there install a custom rom.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
Or try again a factory reset and wipe cache
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rlund:
Hi.

Just wanted to let everyone know how I fixed it - probably pretty obvious to the pros here...

The app author said it was likely a bug in older versions of Google Play to mark a compatible devices as incompatible.

So I reset all data for Google Play Store and Google Play Services, restarted Google Play Store (which took a while the first time), and then the app downloaded just fine.

Just in case this helps anyone else.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yo Yo $umeet $ingh:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759885781

Is this cm 13 custom rom stable for daily use !!gtp3100 ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smart-t78:
try it out and make your own experience.;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yo Yo $umeet $ingh:
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bugs !! suddenly restarts while i play coc :confused:

need paranoid android rom stable for gtp3100?? does anyone hav the link ?? if not can anyone give me the link of any stable custom rom for daily use ??but not unified version !!!only for gtp3100 ??plzz ur help matters :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yo Yo $umeet $ingh:
Hey anyone hav installed paranoid android rom on gtp3100
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geepounds:
Hello everyone, Please I need help urgently with my GALAXY GT-P3100. It keeps restarting after every 10 seconds. I think my carrier (VOD) UK recently upgraded something on their server and my device was unable to successfully complete the installation as I am not in the UK. I have done all I can think of, which includes perfoming factory reset, flashing via odin with the same stock (VOD) firmware, flashing via odin with both Arabic and India repair firmwares by Rev04_user_low_ship, flashing the pit via odin, Installing via ADB and SD card and many more.

I'm guessing my device is on "Read-Only". Is there something I am missing? The stock (VOD) firmware gets stuck and fails at system.img while flashing with odin. Although, I get a pass while flashing with Rev04_user_low_ship Arabic and India repair firmwares, the phone returns to same problem after reboot. I get "E-Verification Signature Failed" while trying to Install via adb or SD Card and my recovery shows "MANUAL MODE Applied the CSC-Code : VGR did not match sized system/csc/common/system/csc/others.xml(No data available)". I have never used Custom ROMs or Recoveries on my device. Please what's the solution to this problem.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
Stop posting on every thread you can find. Asking your question one time is enough, you will not get more help by posting more times.

Your problem is probably a broken emmc and it can be fixed by replacing the motherboard of the tab. One thing though, did you unlock the bootloader before flashing?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-Andi:
P3100, p3110, p3113, p5100, p5110 and p5113 don't have a locked bootloader. IDK about the at&t variants.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geepounds:
I am not sure, please how do I do that?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geepounds:
I also need the Odin steps too so I get it all right, thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
Use google, you will find all you need that way:p
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geepounds:
I googled before coming here. Please tell me the steps from the start which is unlocking the Galaxy GT-P3100bootloader I guess
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] john99ap:
As Andi said, your variant comes with unlocked bootloader so forget it; my mistake.

You probably have a broken emmc.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n.p.:
Help!

Was running LinageOS 201707xx, and tried to update (via Flashfire - which I have never used before) to 20171021. Thought I followed all of the directions carefully, but after flashing, the screen went black, and now I am unable to do anything.

The machine now usually shows a battery icon (two different versions - a low-res one consisting of bars and a high-res one that looks like a battery). I can get the Samsung logo screen up briefly, but then the screen flashes for a couple of seconds and goes black again. I can't get into recovery on anything else.

Does someone have any idea on how to restore anything?

Thank you in advance.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hmd_msrf_k:
Flash Stock ROM using ODIN
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityneversleepz:
I cracked my Touch Glass Digitizer on my samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1" p5100 3g. Everything else works so I ordered the part and know how to repair it. My question is about a comment I saw on a repair video on youtube regarding the possible variations of Touch Glass Digitizer Assembly Parts for samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1". Specifically the comment said that on the cable we will see a REV # of either 01,02,03. Mine is REV 03. The seller did not specify which one he sells. I am waiting for a reply from him at this time. Can anyone shed any light on this? I'd hate to loose this baby. Running Lineage OS mostly for streaming video and it is blazing fast with a great wifi connection.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheTecXpert:
Rev 01, 02, 03??? All that means is, REVISION AKA "version".. Like motherboards, and gpus on a pc. Rev 1.0, 2.0 3.0 etc... Basically the BUILD version of that Device/part/product

:)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityneversleepz:
Good to hear. I've got one coming in the mail. Changing the LCD also this time. When I changed the digitizer the first time I got lines on the screen so I'm hoping that was the LCD and I've got both now ready to replace.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zmuda:
Hello, i have a tablet samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1. (P5110)

Can you recommend an app to print directly from the tablet, with a printer connected to the wifi network?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cityneversleepz:
Search playstore based on your printer manufacturer. All the popular brands have one.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0zai:
I have one Galaxy Tab gt-p3100 with cwm and cyanogemmod (cant remember the version) with is stucked on this rom and recovery. Doesnt matter how many times i flash any other rom or even stock rom, it restart back on cyanogem and cwm. Restarts randomly when android is up. If i delete files, they all come back when it restarts and on CWM, i cant format /data partition. Any clue what to do? Already tried almost everything i found on this forum or youtube. Nothing seems to work. Help?!?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
You have not read what OP wrote in the FAQ in the paragraph under the title I can't change my rom, wipe / format doesn't work. Nothing changed after flashing with Odin.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0zai:
I suspected that, but needed confirmation because my uncle have a galaxy note with this EMMC problem, but his tablet is on bootloop. Thx, i will see if i can rewrite the EMMC firmware

Is there any way of do this only by software?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
Read >this< post of [MENTION=5153662]Android-Andi[/MENTION].
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
Hard to say, as it is just a fragment of the logcat (better upload it next time as a .txt file, especially if it is a full logcat). Runtime errors are sometimes result of a dirty flashing, or a ROM issue. Best you can do is to keep the contacts before any modifying exported and saved as a .vcf file (the contacts app can do it in few seconds) as well as to sync the contacts with your google account.