yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] CodyF86:
You guys are going to make me find a way to get a Tab 3 in the next week

or two arent you. =P

If someone can post up the blobs I might be able to start putting together

a device tree etc for building CM in the future once I get the tab.

Is the tab3 still using omap4 right? Just running at 1.5 instead, or

is it a different processor, thought it was the same one lol :)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
No. This is based on Marvell PXA988 LT02 development board, Vivante GPU.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
i'm no dev, but i would love to help get this going.

i know my way around adb & linux/unix a bit, how do i pull/provide the blobs?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] CodyF86:
zip up your entire /vendor directory and your /system/lib and /system/lib/hw for now,

post it to dev host, Ill hold on to it also, so I can work on CM for the tab 3 at some point

in the near future.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
sounds good, i'm pulling them as we speak. i'l edit this post w/links once they're done & uploaded.

***/system/vendor - http://d-h.st/rdG

/system/lib - http://d-h.st/WoQ
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] CodyF86:
Opps sorry, do this for me, Just make one zip file.

But I need

/vendor

/system/vendor

/system/lib

/system/lib/hw

You can just add it all to one zip if you could. :)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
i'm at 95% on the lib upload so i'll post the link anyway, but sure i can make it all into one file.

don't seem to have a /vendor dir off the root, only /system/vendor

& thanks, i've run out of the 8 allowed for the day.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] CodyF86:
ok if that directory isnt there then thats fine, just covering all bases

incase it was. :) I can smush them together dont worry about making them

into one.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
thanks cody, edit the previous post w/both links & i'll include them here too.

lib

vendor

looks like /vendor is a symlink to /data/vendor , however i can't seem to pull it either.

if there's anything else you need let me know, i'll be happy to help in any way i can.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] CodyF86:
Can you use a root explorer to turn on root mode and copy the files somewhere on your tab

or will it not let you touch them at all? the /data/vendor

That's probably redundant anyone so no biggie atm, still a lot I would need to do to get cm

going on the tab 3, like get me a tab 3 at least to make it easier to test hehe, soon enough tho :)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
i've tried that as well, but no luck. i get 'cannot access source file! su error: could not open source file /vendor'
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] hkjr:
do you still need vendor? i under see it under root/
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] tallica55:
Thank you for this!

But it doesn't really work for me. Recovery boots, but then I have to press volume up/down twice to choose an entry, and it always jumps two entries down. So I can only reach every second entry :/ And even if I choose it, nothing displays, just "No file context" on the bottom. Still can go back to the menu.

I just flashed from stock everything, flashing CWM was the first thing I did on the tablet.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] CodyF86:
Oh its a file or looks like it, I think I'm good,

pretty sure we got them all. :) thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Try rebooting back into recovery again and see if it works properly the next time.

Also, even if the highlight doesn't move, the selection actually does change. Go ahead and hit Power to select. If the menu goes blank, just hit Volume Up or Down to get it to reappear.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I figured I would quote you again just to make sure you saw this...

It appears that the menu navigation issue only happens when you use the button combination to boot into recovery. If you use the Quick Boot app or "adb reboot recovery", it seems to work properly.

Can someone else verify this theory?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] revanescence:
Yes i confirm with quick boot and adb reboot recovery navigation work well only when we use the button combination have issue in navigation.

Envoyé depuis mon SM-T210 avec Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Hello,

This works for SM-211?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I don't know, it may, but we need to check some things before trying.

Go to this website http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ then search for and download the firmware for your device. Once downloaded, extract the recovery.img from it and post it here.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
+ boot.img for kernel ;)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] tallica55:
Thank you, yes it works like you described it. How do I boot into recovery from the rom?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Not sure if your rom has the customized power menu yet, so you can use this in the meantime... Quick Boot.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
you can use adb commands from terminal 'reboot recovery' from terminal emulator on the tab, 'adb reboot recovery' from a pc running adb, or get an app such as 'quick boot' from the market which will allow for an option to boot to recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Hello,

Would you be so kind and tell me how can I extract the requested files from firmware archive?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Use 7zip

The firmware will be compessed in a tar.md5 format. Just use 7zip to open the archive (ignore the error when opening) and extract the .img files.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] wild1z:
Many Thanks!

I just wanted to say thanks. I installed Jameson's Prerooted rom, then this. Booted into recovery and successfully:good: backed up to the external SD.

Kudos and Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Extracted from T211XXAMH2_T211COAAMH1_COA.zip.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] ketut.kumajaya:
And please upload your device /system/lib/modules contents.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I didn't see much in the recovery.img that would cause any major problem. The fstab was exactly the same except for one extra block (/custom) that the T211 has that is not in the T210(R) fstab.

I say give it a try, :cowboy: (or wait to see if [MENTION=4021423]ketut.kumajaya[/MENTION] has any input), just make sure you know how to reflash your stock recovery if it doesn't work.

Let us know the results.

Disclaimer: I take no responsibility if it doesn't work and your tab explodes.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
how can I get there: /system/lib/modules contents?

Thank you.

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In Total Commander installed on device I can see folder /system/lib/modules. I copy it on SD card, but on windows explorer I cannot see it. I don't know how to upload it. Please help.

Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] xmrenegade7:
Works amazingly thanks
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Hello,

I give it a try, but nothing happened, despite the fact that Odin shows that everything was OK . I still have the stock recovery on my device: SM-211.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
need help, can't flash root zip file in cwm. error in signature.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
what device model, firmware, etc. are you running?

are you able to open the .zip w/a tool such as 7zip?

maybe it's corrupt?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
i'm using T210, latest firmware. yes i can open the zip file. i've downloaded the root zip file many times now to check, but still error in signature.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SOHKis:
hmm... well if you're SURE the file is not corrupt, you could disable the signature verification in the recovery..

or just flash the rooted image via odin for the time being. since i'm at work, i don't have my tablet on me to test the .zip myself.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
how to disable signature verification in recovery? also no rooted image in zip.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Try toggling signature verifcation in recovery like [MENTION=958889]SOHKis[/MENTION] suggested

Go to Install Zip, then select "Toggle Signature Verification" to disable the signature check. Should work after that.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
i can't find toggle signature verification option in recovery..
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Does your recovery look like the one in THIS post? If it doesn't, then CWM didn't get flashed correctly.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] MasterPhW:
Got my Tab3 today and flashed CWM Touch Recovery and Infamous Rom.

Great guide, only thing I had to search for help was:

Because the howto doesn't states how to restart to recovery, but states how to restart to download mode only.

So I would suggest to change this line to

Nevertheless, everyone, who can read, should get it working, but I guess it would prevent questions if you could add this additional explanation.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
flash another cwm from this post by jamison http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2437191&page=7 and i'm rooted now..
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] melax1:
Thank you very much, worked perfect using the CWMv6.0.3.6.v2.recovery.zip for the T210R. Got the tab 3 a couple days ago and it is a relief to now be able to do a backup and restore if need be. Rooted it with no problem using HoToRootMobile web page and of course installed Infamous Tab 3 rom. which is excellent as well.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Hello,

On SM-211 I have tried everything described in all of the threads, but for no avail. I don't know what to try else to root my device. I even try to root exploits, but nothing. Frameroot shows one exploits "Aragorn" but is not working. z4root enters in an endless cycle. Help please!!!

Thank you
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Hello,

How can I do a stock recovery reset? My SM-211 does not restart in recovery after flasing custom rcovery. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
This is the stock T211 recovery you posted a few days ago. I tar'd and md5'd it so you can flash it in Odin.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] adriansimo:
Thank you very much. I was able to restore to stock recovery. Isn't it any possibility to create a CWM recovery for SM-211?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Irish65:
Everything works

I used http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2391367 first then regular recovery then touch recovery, in that order, to my T210R and everything is working good. Thank you:good:
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] juninromualdo:
I am trying in every way but so far without success, JZO54K.T210XXAMF5 version. all means that are here on xda not work. some solution, very precise.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Try flashing the preooted firmware from THIS thread, then flash CWM.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] stevenca:
I installed cwm touch , thanks for that! It does work but when I go to choose a rom to install after wiping on my T210R , it will only navigate a couple folders...can not see them all....so i dropped the rom zip in clockwork folder and it cant see my files...any ideas? It wipes fine!

I had to load it on an external sd card to be able to find it...is that normal ??
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Navigate to the data/media to see external sd card contents.

EDIT: Nevermind, I was thinking about TWRP. For CWM touch you just need to scroll up to see the rest of your sd card contents.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] tunka74:
hi guy i have try to flash CMW but odin make a fail message :( any help?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
What did the fail message say?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] tunka74:
in the box over 0:[com:4] i have red message FAIL

now second try after 3 hour odin work again its normal? how many time for flash CMW?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
It should work the first time. Unfortunately, I can't help you fix Odin errors.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] tunka74:
damned odin!!!! i have done with 3.09 odin and after installed infamius rom :)) tnx for CMW
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] mekoa8:
Hi all

have problem with my tab 210. it only boot into CWM recovery.

i rooted my tab and install CMW after that i installed Rom Infamous Tab v1.1 by Jamison.

And all what i can do now is to boot into CWM. I think it will be a problem with bootloader. i try all what i can try - wipe all what to wipe, restore backup, fresh download the rom, fresh install the rom, downloadmode jig - nothing helps. the tab only boot into recovery mode.

so is anyone here who can help me to solve this problem?? maybe a CWM flashable bootloader or anything ??

hope u can help

regards
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I have a couple suggestions (not sure if they will help, but it's something to try).

Wipe cache, dalvik cache, and do a factory reset. Then try to flash the rom again.

If that doesn't work, try the suggestions below.

Download and flash the Blackhawk kernel 1.7.1 from the dev thread.

If that doesn't work, download and flash (through ODIN) the full firmware package. If you are in recovery mode, you can get to Download mode using ADB by giving the "adb reboot download" command.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] mekoa8:
Hi gr8nole

i tryed all of this things also the kernel - no succes. i would prefer to flash the full firmware package through Odin, but i cant boot into the download mode becouse i dont know how ? :confused:

"If you are in recovery mode, you can get to Download mode using ADB by giving the "adb reboot download" command." - how to do this??

In CWM is a function "reboot to bootmanager" - if i try this the tab boot into CWM again. :rolleyes:

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] 123knarf:
For download modus you must press the

Home-Button + Volume-up than the Power Button

After you see the white Samsung Logo you release the 2 Buttons

Gesendet von meinem SM-T210
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
To get into Download mode (without using ADB), hold the Power, Volume Down, and Home buttons all at the same time for 10 seconds or more. When you see the warning, you can release all buttons; then hit Volume Up to enter into Download mode.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
hi.

i flashed the cwm successfully.

i am in download mode, says "downloading..." current binary custom, system status custom, custom binary downloads yes (1 counts)

now i dont know how to flash android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip?

theres no explaination, my 1st android tab to hack.. thanks

what is adb?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
To flash the root.zip, download it and place it on your sdcard. Then boot into recovery mode and select install zip. Find the zip and flash it. See the OP for how to boot into recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] mekoa8:
This was the first what i am trying. any other suggestions??

thanks for trying to help me

regards
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] tunka74:
my method: tap power, home and volume down when written samsung tab3 appears release power and go on to tap volume down and home. try m8 :)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
i got to recovery but the picture qualty was awful, i moved the cursor but on the screen it didnt move, so i turned of the device and

wanted to install adb from playstore so i wouldnt have a messed up recovery but my issue is now that i cannot connect to play store at all.

i cleaned cash of app store app, i deleted my google account and reentered it but i cannot connect to playstore.

it says "cannot establish wlan connection to playstore, try different wlan" but wlan works, i can use chrome and browse the web like everything works except playstore.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Re-read the OP to see why the cursor didn't move.

ADB is not an app. Look at my thread in the General section about ADB.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
"It appears that the menu navigation issue only happens when you use the button combination to boot into recovery. If you use the Quick Boot app or "adb reboot recovery", it seems to work properly. "

i want to install either one of these 2 apps from the playstore so that i dont have the recovery issue at all cos its very confusing using a screwd up recovery when its the 1st time I use an recovery at all..but i cannot access playstore no more so i gotta figure out a way out of this..

i will have to read more about adb as you said..

P.S.: thanks for all your help here, i am relieved since i am turning my back on apple step by step..i felt locked up in ios yo.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
try to restore factory, maybe it can fix your playstore problem. but you can't use the quickboot coz you need to be rooted. also when you're in recovery, does it says cwm on top?:)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
It said custom binary.i dont remember the ozher things i will have to se when i am at home.

After i root should i update android the normal way or should i live it as it is at 4.1.2 (i think).

Hiw would i update to latest without doing a mistake?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
I don't know if you can still update via ota after you flashed cwm recovery. To be sure just download in sammobile.com, depending on which country you like to download a file and flash it via odin. Then flash cwm again (do not check auto reboot), and install zip file for root in cwm.. after that if you don't like the stock rom, you can try infamous rom..:)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
Got it working on my T210 4.1.2.

The Root.zip i copied to my external SD but recovery could not find it so i had to copy it into internal root. It worked then.

I also did clockworkmod\backup. As it looks there is no newer firmware. Now I got the google play issue again.

Wlan works, opened websites and its fast but everytime i open playstore it cannot connect. i

will since, root should work try to delete the host file.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
great, clear data of playstore..:)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
is there a reason why it did not find the zip from my external mSD card?

its formated and shown right in android

i did clean cache but it does not help. i even deleted my google account and reentered it but it cannot connect to playstore, someone have an idea why that happens at all?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
did you put the zip file in a folder in sdcard? the playstore will open but says no connection or it won't open at all?:)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
no, i did not put it in a folder on the external sd, it was a zip in root.

playstore opens but it cannot connect. i want to delete the host file but i cannot install a file browser

because i dont have access to playstore
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bukog25:
put the zip file in any folder. before you delete host, boot on cwm then wipe cache, then reboot, open playstore if it connects. (if not, restore factory settings)..:)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
i got a hold of astro file manager. i am in wm based recovery v6.0.3.6

i wanna install it from external sd/astro.../astro.zip

it ends always with installation aborted.

UPDATE: I factory restored and now it works, 1st app to install was es file browser :)

thx man
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Tomsgt:
Made this for you feel free to add it to the OP CWM INSTALL VIDEO
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Another great How To video thanks. Will add to OP.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] mobilephone01:
My tab(SM-T210) is already rooted (UK firmware)

Then I just flash the CWM recovery file?

Which one is the working better. Touch or non touch version.

Thank you.

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My tab(SM-T210) is already rooted (UK firmware)

Then I just flash the CWM recovery file?

Which one is the working better. Touch or non touch version.

Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cassinni:
hi,

i did everything in this thread. new custom recovery and rooted. everything else is stock. now why can i not find in titanium backup pro the option to move my apps to my external sd card? i read this rooting enables it elsewhere i read i need a custom bootstrap or something like that do get that option. please tell me what to do, i got barely space left..
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Yes, just follow the instructions in the OP. I prefer the non-touch version, but both work fine.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
This has nothing to do with CWM, but I believe it is because the system is not set up correctly to allow this. It seems that Samsung didn't choose to include this option. There are a couple threads in the other sections about this.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] mobilephone01:
Thank you for your advise. I'll try to flash it.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] two5boy:
Flashed CWM.touch.v6.0.3.6.tar.md5 recovery on my T210 and rooted (universal). Thanks for the effort, everyone.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Si14:
Thanks very much gr8nole for your efforts. So I am going to install these and will report there whether it worked for me or not.

I have some questions. I mentioned these in another place, however, I bring them again here so others can also see these:

1- How much free space on the device is needed? I have about 300MB free and an empty sd card (32GB).

2- Sorry this might not be the good place, but do you know how I can move large apps and their data from internal memory to sd card in Galaxy Tab 3 (7inch)?

3- after following the steps given in the OP, does my device consider as "ROOT"?

Thanks again for your help.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
This just replaces the existing recovery and the root.zip it's very small, so you don't really need much space.

Moving apps to sd isn't very straightforward on this device. There is a thread in the other section that deals with it. I haven't tried, so I don't really know much about it.

Yes, you will be considered "rooted" when complete.

Go ahead and uncheck Auto reboot in Odin, that seems to work best for most people.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Si14:
Thanks.

I installed the non-touch version ("CWMv6.0.3.6.v2.recovery"). I have the following options in the recovery mode:

reboot system now

apply update from ADB

apply update from external storage

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

apply update from cache

Then, I go to "apply update from external storage.zip" and select "android-armeabi-universal-root-signed.zip" file. However, it gives the following error. Any help regarding this?

failed to verify whole-file signature.

signature verification failed.

Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
You still have stock recovery. Did you un-check Auto reboot as I mentioned above?

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Si14:
Thanks. Yes, I disabled the auto-reboot and I did it manually, as you mentioned (and also the clip). My models is:

SM-T210R

Build number: **AMG4

Thanks again for your help.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Does that mean you got it, or are you still on stock?

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Si14:
Thanks. The numbers has not changed and it seems it is still the stock one. Shall I try the instructions in the OP again.