[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X8invisible:
Frequently Asked Questions

Galaxy Tab 2​

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[SIZE=+1]Q1: Why a F.A.Q. for all the tab2 models?[/SIZE]

Because the tab 7.0(P3xx) and 10.1(P5xx) have the same internal hardware, only the screen size is different​

[SIZE=+1]Q2: What is the difference between P3100 and P3110/P3113 models, respectively P5xx[/SIZE]

Px100 is the gsm model(with sim) and Px110/Px113 are Wi-Fi only models(the difference between Px110 and Px113 is that are sold in different markets and Px113 has an IR Blaster)​

[SIZE=+1]Q3: How do I root my tablet?[/SIZE]

CF-ROOT for tab 7.0

CF-ROOT for tab 10.1​

[SIZE=+1]Q4: What is download mode and recovery and how do I enter them?[/SIZE]

Recovery and Download Mode are very important in the root process and also for installing custom ROMs

For entering in recovery press power+volume up while tablet is off.

There are several Recoveries:CWM(clockworkmod)(7.0 10.1) and TWRP(Team Win Recovery)(LINK)

For download mode press power and volume down. Download Mode is for flashing samsung firmwares through Kies or Odin.​

[SIZE=+1]Q5: What is the best ROM and stuff[/SIZE]

NEVER ask such a thing if you don't want to start a termonuclear war, 'the best' rom depends on the user's preference​

[SIZE=+1]Q6: Where can I find a list of ROMs?[/SIZE]

For a list of ROMs and other How-To go GoSooners345's Table of contents(7.0 only)here​

[SIZE=+1]Q7: What is ADB?[/SIZE]

ADB stands for android debugging bridge. Find more HERE​

[SIZE=+1]Q8: What is Baseband and what it does?[/SIZE]

Baseband is a part of your device and it allows you to conect to networks and stuff. Every android version has a different baseband

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(depends on region and carrier if any) so be careful and follow the ROM requirements to see if you have a compatible baseband​

[SIZE=+1]Q9: Do I need to backup my ROM before flashing another?[/SIZE]

If you don't want to backup it then it's ok but I suggest to back it up just to be sure(safety first)​

[SIZE=+1]Q10: What is IR Blaster?[/SIZE]

IR Blaster is a infrared port that allows you to use your tab as a remote control for your TV(no, you can't transfer files through it like you used to on old devices)​

[SIZE=+1]Q11: What is Odin?[/SIZE]

Odin is the firmware flashing tool for Samsung smartphones. Find out more here​

[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is the flash counter?[/SIZE]

The flash counter keeps track of the number of times you flashed a custom firmware on your device(doesn't apply for stock firmwares), after a number of uses you may encounter a yellow triangle on your boot screen. Fin out more and how to reset it here​

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