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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mighty:
Afaik everything works well on 7, but its laggy hence the marshmallow recommendation.

Here is the dock fix if im not wrong https://github.com/Unlegacy-Android...mmit/9e60f997603d9b4374d48078ab52a78352accb9f
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mighty:
For android, I do it in my free time, which I get occasionally. I cannot guarantee any patches/updates. Its just a hobby :P

For stability just go with Marshmallow roms, Oreo is wip at the moment (usable but you might find bugs here and there).
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoshwins:
Thanks, heaps. Is there a specific one you can recommend, please? Thanks! :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mighty:
Not really :P

I've never been on one ROM, its always hopping and/or further development, sorry.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TonyV1951:
Hi.

I have an ancient, but just about unused Galaxy Tab 2, running(or not running) the original version of Android 4.2.2. I want to let my young grand son play about with it rather than throw it in the trash. The machine won't do anything. It comes up, but none of the apps work. I think everything has moved on long ago while it was lying in a drawer. My grand son is nine and very keen to play with this kind of technology.

Is it worth loading a new, working operating system onto it? I see links above here about it but they are not current - obviously as time goes by the Tab 2 gets more and more out of date and redundant.

I have done a factory re-set and it made no improvement to the Tab working properly. There seems to be some fundamental communication problem. It did download emails though - so some something works. It is connected to my wifi router.

I think I have the basic ability to download a rom onto an sd card and get it to load up. I am not technical in the terms you guys would recognise, but basic stuff I can do.

Should I dump it, or load up the system as discussd above here?

Cheers, and thanks for any advice you can give.

Tony
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barbe31:
Of course no !

You should try to install a marshmallow rom, there are many on specific "rom forum". It's a good balance between stability, speed (at the moment 7 gets rapidly slow and Mighty is working on Oreo and maybe above), and usability as most apps will work on it. But do not install Gapps.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oxizee:
The stock rom doesnt allow you to go to play store anymore. It doesnt start up. Cant make connection. You cant update/install any update.

Where to find any rom for this tablet nowadays with installation manual?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
I just logged into my google account on stock rom 4.2.2. The store updated to version 25.2.22-16 and everything works fine.

You must be having some trouble with double-verification on your tablet.

I still use verification by receiving a code via SMS and it is the most reliable method (not necessarily the safest).
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Variable:
None here, have you tried flashing a different rom?

AFAIK 64 GB SD cards do not work with android.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TFDRA:
I have a 32GB card, class 4 i think, i dont know the brand
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Variable:
Try reformat to fat

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amit1987g:
Tab 2 P3100 : YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE

I had rooted my tab 2 P3100 (v4.1.1 - India) by Auto CF method. I had also used triangle away to set counter to zero.

Now I had unrooted my Tab 2 P3100 (v4.1.1 - India) yesterday from SuperSU option. After unroot I wipe data/factory reset the Tab. After that then I had done factory reset from settings/backup and restore option in Tab.

But when I tried to update my tab using OTA by going under Software Update option in Settings it displays following message:

YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Then I checked for Device status it shows Device Status Custom. I hadn't installed any custom Rom. How can i reclaim my warranty. How to get rid of all this.

Plz help me out....................
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
ROM toolbox may help you out. You can do a benchmark I your ad card and adjust the cache setting based on those results.

I did this on mine and it made a huge difference.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
hello guys,i purchased a tab 2 10.1" GT-P5100 yesterday.its seal on the box was broken.i am worried it might be a fake.please take a look and advise me.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
Really?

If it looks like a dog, barks like a dog, and pisses on the rug like a dog, it's probably a dog.

It seems to have ICS 4.0.4 installed. Kernel looks good. If the seal was broken, and you have a problem with the contents of the box, I recommend talking to the seller, wherever, or whomever they may be.

Doesn't seem adequate to post in this thread..
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
im just having a doubt.this has happened before with the one x.the OP had received a chinese fake and had to replace it...

anyone else?

thank you
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
It looks genuine to me, I asume u changed the font, but apart from that all looks good, what u should do to be sure if your in doubt is to check your camera mpx, look for samsungs mark on the back etc! But I wouldnt think it would have the samsung firm if it was a fake!!

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
yes i manually did change the font.some last silly questions-

1. whats the difference between galaxy tab 2 510 and galaxy tab 2 10.1?is it the same?its written galaxy tab 2 510 on the box.it says GT-P5100 below it.

2. did it already come installed with 4.0.4?because everywhere its specs show 4.0.3.and there are even more updates in the software updates section.

im just confused.it should say galaxy tab 2 10.1 on the box but it says galaxy tab 2 510:confused:

thank you very much...:good:
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sedariya11:
hi guys i was trying to root but before doing anything i got stuck at "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again" however Kies does not detect the tab 2.. What should i do? I am stuck as i have already tried to install kies 2-3 times and also disconnected the device and connect it back but still kies says connecting device.. i tried it on three pcs with no help..same result can anyone pl help me? thanks
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
Think of the 510 as a shorter way of identifying gt-p5100. If the seal was broken, they probably did the of a update for 4.0.4. Who knows why.

Start the device in boot loader mode, vol down and power key, then vol up. It'll tell you if the system has been modified or not... and how many times it's been revised. You can also see under "device status" if it has been "modified" or "normal".

Check out the recovery menu as well. What's the version of recovery? Is it android recovery, or third party, like voodoo or CwM?

Like mentioned before, take the casing apart if you feel the need, and verify the components. Look for genuine Samsung branded logos and authentication seals. Look for any nicks or gouged area that may indicate tampering, or modifying, like stripped screws, scratches, mid-sized bezels or abnormalities.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s8tern:
contacts freeze

hi, i just got the tab 2 P5100 4 days ago, and i was putting my contacts into it after i had made a backup of the google and facebook contacts that were sync'd on it the day before

when suddenly the whole contact list just froze in a white screen, with only the upper border showing

i shut down the tab and restarted a couple times, no dice

i tried going to the settings and clearing the data from the contacts storage, and disabling and enabling both contacts and contacts storage, no dice 2nd time

i even made a restore of the contacts backup'd with kies, but it did not work also

so now i`m stuck, is a factory reset really necessary, or is there some other way???

appreciate any help rendered ....
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
Seems like something fishy. There could be a problem with your backup.. bad I/O, read/write or something. It could be a problem with the contacts application. You could see if there's an update for your ROM available SETTINGS> ABOUT> CHECK FOR UPDATES. Assn update may offer a fix.

Else, a factory reset may be your best option.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
Ok,how to enter bootloader?im unable to enter it. It enters directly into recovery.so,are tab 2 510 and tab 2 10.1 one and the same?

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Also,youtube videos are not playing.it says connection lost....even though i have a working data plan.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
Im sorry but something has to be said. Tablet is the gt-5100 yeesssss and its is the same as tab 2 10.1 so stop asking!

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
Im sorry but i assumed since the thread said ask anything,hence i asked as a confused newcomer to this section.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
Ask yes!! But not the same question twice! :rolleyes:

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skcitzo:
There is an unused port or plug in, inside does anyone. What its for if it is for another drive or something it would help alot
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] morfosium:
hello everyone

please i have a question, i flasher the pacrom and it had a new version today, Goomanager asked to download it and i did.

my question is : if i flash the update through goomanager will i lose data ?

if so what should i do to avoid this ?

thank you !
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berticusmax:
Hi all, in a bit of a pickle. My uncle passed away about six months ago and among his possessions is a Galaxy Tab 2 7 (P3113). The family would like to access the contents, but it has a PIN lock on it. Has anyone had any success in bypassing the lock screen on these without a factory reset? Google turns up a bunch of paid utilities that claim to do it, but they all seem super sus to me. I'm comfortable rooting, using adb shell, flashing ROMs, etc, but I've never worked on a Samsung device before. TIA
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piero-e:
P3313 ? you mean P3113 i presume ...

The bootloader was not locked on that generation of device, you should be abble to flash TWRP on it using Odin or Heimdall without factory reset.

Device unplugged,

to enter into download/odin mode : Hold Power + Volume Down.

to enter into recovery/TWRP mode : Hold Power + Volume Up, and release Power when you see the Samsung logo for the second time.

Then access to the device (in recovery mod) from the PC file manager through the MTP protocol.

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Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr.Lazy:
is there a flashable stock rom for p3100 through twrp (i dont have pc :( ), even the back up that is zipped
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NewToTech!:
sorry if this is wrong location to post, but

I want to get more control of my device, because it won't work as intended, and the issues of apps from playstore not being compatible, slowish

Specs:

-Model Number: gt-p3113

-Android Version: 4.2.2

-8gb storage

-Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

I am unsure whether to use a custom ROM or change the OS entirely.

I want to be able to use the camera, be able to use the web, download limited number of apps (but have a variety of android apps to choose from), and have a crisp experience without lag.

I am open to consider linux distros, but I have heard that android app compatibility is limited.

What are your suggestions, and how should i do this?

thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alkorek:
Hello! I have the following problem: the compass does not work. Samsung GT P 3100 tablet. On Android 4 the compass works fine. When flashing to Android 5; 6; 7 the compass works normally only until the first reboot. The magnetometer shows a field strength of 900-1000 units, but should show 40-50 units. The situation can only be corrected by resetting to factory settings. This is inconvenient. Is there any way to solve this problem? Sorry for the machine translation!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piero-e:
For a good android performance experience, you can choose LineageOS 13 by @Android-Andi .

[CLOSED][ROM][6.x] LineageOS 13.0

LineageOS 13.0 [#MARSH] [#ESPRESSONAME] [#WHATSLOS] [#KANGERS] [#WARRANTY] [#INFOLOS] [#DSOURCELOS] Downloads: Please use latest espresso-common TWRP to flash this rom, you can find it here. (Other recoveries might work...

xdaforums.com

or a newer build based on his work.

(LineageOS 14 has less performances)

You can easily switch between Android and Linux following this method for installing PostmarketOS on a SDcard :

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (samsung-espresso7) - postmarketOS Wiki

wiki.postmarketos.org

How to use Community pre-built image (works)​

install instructions for Phosh and XFCE4 images

works running from a SD card

as explained in Installation - Flashing - From SD Card Our device can boot a SD card, USB stick or other external storage.

.

preparation in a way to easily switch between Android_OS and PostmarketOS​

from your actual Android_OS install file (AP_Stock_Samsung_Firmware.tar.md5 or Custom_Android_Based_OS.zip), extract the boot.img and copy it to your TWRP folder in internal storage (/sdcard/TWRP)

Download the pmOS pre-built image​

from the download page

insert a MicroSDcard into your Computer​

and find its name by running

$ lsblk

make sure it is the right one as you will overwrite everything on it. Use a path without partition number at the end,

such as /dev/mmcblk0, or /dev/sdd

decompress the downloaded file and write it to your MicroSDcard :​

$ xz --decompress --stdout /path-to-pmos-samsung-espresso10.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/name-of-your-SDcard bs=4M status=progress

Wait until the command completes and eject the SD card.

If you are on Windows, see here.

insert the MicroSDcard into your device, and boot it into TWRP​

using the mount feature, unselect all /partitions except "MicroSDcard",

using the install feature, switch to "install image" rather than "install ZIP"

navigate to the "/external_sd/boot.img", and flash it to the /boot partition

reboot system​

The rootfs image will boot right into postmarketOS. You are done with installing postmarketOS, congratulations!

default login is user and password is 147147

to restore your Android_OS​

boot the device into TWRP mode,

and simply using the install feature, switch to "install image" rather than "install ZIP"

navigate to the previously stored "/sdcard/TWRP/boot.img", and flash it to the /boot partition

to restore your PostmarketOS​

boot the device into TWRP mode,

and simply using the install feature, switch to "install image" rather than "install ZIP"

navigate to the "/external_sd/boot.img", and flash it to the /boot partition
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ze7zez:
You should use TWRP from Andi

OpenSource Development by Android-Andi @ XDA

OpenSource Development by Android-Andi

andi34.github.io

Start by restoring the stock rom and only then flash twrp and so on.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaton12:
Thank you ze7zez for your answer. I have downloaded espresso-common_TWRP_3.3.0-2.img

Would you have a procedure to restore the stock ROM with download links still alive :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaton12:
I have reinstalled espresso-common_TWRP_3.3.0-2.img and tried to install the new ROM and it worked.

Thank you for your help.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
You have to press the volume down and power long enough for the galaxy tab logo to appear TWICE before you let go and enter boot loader.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
I did everything it still enters directly into recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
Try the other volume button.

One goes to recovery (immediately).

The other goes to boot loader (logo x2).
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garrett69:
How can I install triangleaway on my gt2 10.1 ? It is rooted and my recovery is TWRP. Do I just download the akp, or install a zip ? Any help greatly appreciated. ;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. bird:
I just got the 7.0 for my daughter's birthday. It has Ics on it. Should I upgrade to jellybean? I did on my note 10.1 and it's awesome but I read that on this it loses the tablet ui.. that means you lose multi window too? I'm sure it will be smoother but I like the tablet ui and she is used to that as well from using my note. I saw that you can root it and get the tablet ui back but I don't want to root it. If there we're any problems with anything after whatever is needed to be changed she wouldn't know what to do..
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
I tried vol up+power while on homescreen and held it long enough until a screen appeared saying that a custom os can give critical errors and asked me to press vol up to cancel and vol down to continue.i pressed vol down and it got me to a screen where it said odin mode on top.it said downloading.....and said do not turn off target.

Then i forced a restart as that screen was on for about 10 mins.did i do something wrong by forcing a restart?should i have not done that?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
U can install this app from the playstore!

OMG what are u talking about?

Of couse it going to.stay on download mode!! If u dont flash anything what do want it to do?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garrett69:
Thanks man
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
As suggested earlier,i was checking the bootloader info,for seeing whether the tab was modified in any way.i dont want to flash anything...
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkStryder:
Well thennwhy would u have to wait? I cant see what problem u have man

Press thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
"Download mode", or bootloader, requires odin or adb push requests from Linux or Windows. Unless you were sending data to your device while you forced your device to restart, you'll be alright.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
To get into download mode you have to first restart your tablet and hold the power button and the volume down keys at the same time.

That will put you into download mode

Check out the image link . This is similar to what it should look like

Running Sungsonic V2 on my GT-P3113

http://db.tt/WFuVAhUG
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tjaldroid:
Oops or not?

Hi there, a super-new noob here. I posted a question in the Tab 10.1 forum bc I couldn't find this Tab 2 forum at first (searching via Top Devices). :o

The question is about the annoying clipboard of Polaris Office on my Tab 2:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2228070

Maybe a moderator will move it over here??????????
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihirengg19:
This is a lot complicated as compared to the htc one v(former device) procedure!thank you all:)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaptainKorhonen:
Since I can't get an answer in my own thread, I might just as well ask here: The /efs folder on my p3100 is empty and the tab lacks phone functionality. I'm getting an error when flashing modem.bin. I do not have efs backups. Is there any way to fix this? If so, how?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeroruit:
I know this is quite a silly question, cause I cant find it on the forum.

When I finish flashing a rom, does it mean the new kernal comes with the new rom? Or I have to install the new kernal by myself. If so, how to install a new kernal? I found it hard to find a discussion about kernal （which I can understand）.

Thank you very much.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] canis999:
Every rom comes with its own kernel. You can flash a different one with different functionality (overclocking for example), but it has to be designed for the rom you are using, and for your device.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bloodtracker69:
new rom developement

hi everyone. im new to the galaxy tab 2 (P5113), and was wondering if any of the Devs are working on future Roms for the tab 2? i would like to see a rom with lots of fearures and goodies. i have already rooted my tab and i have the Zap_Blaster rom, but want more.lol... and how would one get into the developement end of making roms?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeroruit:
Another question, please. In some rom released thread the rom maker didn't say which recovery should be used. Does that mean I can use any recovery as I want?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
No. You must use a ROM specific for your device. The version of that ROM can usually be different, but usually the latest release is best.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bor3d2damax:
Question about trying to sell

I just want to know where is the appropriate place for me to try and sell my Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1 5113. I need to buy a laptop and this is the only way I can do it. Any help?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feralicious:
They were actually asking about what recovery to use, not what ROM. Is the recovery specific to different ROMs? I'm new to the Tab but from what I've read it looks like most everyone uses CWM?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shepguessed:
How to remove CWM image zip

By accident i pressed the "create image zip" instead of the "go back" in CWM recovery. Where is this zip stores and how do i delete it? Anyone know? Thanks a bunch!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daygeee:
Galaxy Tab 2 autorotate problem

Please, I installed CM 9, then CM 10 on my P5100 but screen auto rotate does not work. I have tried enabling auto rotate in settings and also tried with and without a custom launcher (Apex launcher) to see if enabling auto rotate in the launcher would be of any help. All have failed. Auto rotate on the Stock ROM works fine. I want to know if this is peculiar to cyanogen mods or maybe I am getting something wrong. I love CM 10. Would also welcome suggestions about other ROMs that might not have this problem. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dexxmor:
Flash the update manually. Wipe cache and dalvik cache and then flash the update.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidZero:
Yes..and no... ClockworkMod has recoveries specific to various devices, though I'm not 100% sure that aside from a version difference, tags one recovery would work on other devices or not. It may be safe to say that recoveries are device specific, or series specific.....like a recovery for the p5100 may also work for the p5300 as well... or a recovery for the T999 may work for the international i9xxx or other carrier specific models that are in the same series. Don't expect a recovery for an LG something to work on a Samsung something else, though. At least not with 100% success.

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ZIPs typically stored in mnt/sdcard. ...our a subdirectory of some label.

To delete them, you would have to use a file explorer within the android os, not from CwM. Leaving it on there won't do anything but suck up its share of memory in your storage.