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[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Noob Friendly Q & A & Stock ROM FAQs ​

I would like to give a big shout out to.. [MENTION=4799887]Soryuu[/MENTION] . He has added a great Stock ROM FAQs section to this thread. Please Thank Him, as he has covered a lot of questions I've seen asked by unrooted users..and without his support. This thread would not be moving ahead....

This thread is for all members and any questions you may have..... roms/kernels/recovery/root/bootloops/etc.

Please.... if you can answer a question, do it respectfully. No Flaming will be Tolerated...​

This thread is an attempt to clean up the Q & A section and in so doing...create an encyclopedia like thread for new members looking for answers to questions that have been asked and answered before.

I'm going to include a rooting guide soon as well as a how to for flashing roms.. Let's make this a Success..

Thanks...

I would like to Thank the following members for their Support

[MENTION=4799887]Soryuu[/MENTION]

[MENTION=5113073]eushaun99[/MENTION]

I would also like to Thank these members from the E4GT forum

[MENTION=5076590]jdsingle76[/MENTION] ... For his support, guidance, and patience when I first joined XDA...

[MENTION=5244502]micmars[/MENTION] ... For making me laugh..:p and his support as I learn...

[MENTION=4652861]BluesRulez[/MENTION] ... For making the thread in the E4GT forum that made me want to make this thread and all his contributions to that forum...

[MENTION=4878501]ktempleton[/MENTION] ... For his support when I made a SlimBean Q&A for his ROMs..( almost unneeded because they are so well built...:good:

[MENTION=3053298]Stryke_the_Orc[/MENTION] ... For his support and contributions in the E4GT forum. That makes me want to be more helpful...

[MENTION=4310299]bilgerryan[/MENTION] ... For his support and contributions in the E4GT forum. That shows me how much a single person can contribute...

And about ten others I can't remember...Thanks Everybody...​
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Because I'm big and need room to stretch... lol.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Bump...so maybe we can all see this and start using it..:good:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
I can't see how it would hurt...right.

If you want,since this thread is still on the first page...add some useful FAQs that you think members need to know and I'll give credit to you in the op...as well as point it out to members seeing this thread for the first time.

I'm in the e4gt forum all the time..and I can not even begin to tell you the success of this kind of thread over there. It really is a great resource..

Thanks for helping..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
OK...I need some more info. What device do you have..p4wifi,p4,etc... Also what you flashed with Odin and how...what is you're current set up..

Let me know and I'll try to get ya sorted out..

I moved this thread because I'm trying to start a Q&A thread for all questions...Since members aren't using it...I've decided not to post anywhere but here. Sorry if this is an inconvenience... But this kind of thread should be stickied in every forum and I'm going to make it work here...if it kills me..Lol.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Mate, something like this is needed in the Galaxy S forum :P

I'll see what things I can compile/collate about the stock roms (probably not so many things to do with root as I haven't gone to that with my tablet) and update this post/make a new one later... Will take me time though.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
I've moved the Stock ROM FAQ up to the fifth post, so now its easier to see!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
Great work [MENTION=5246107]Gil81[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4799887]Soryuu[/MENTION]. Unfortunately I don't think this will do much help as not many people come here and those who ask questions don't really search. But I think you should get a mod to get this stickied so that everyone can see this easier.

And [MENTION=4799887]Soryuu[/MENTION], you should probably use that fifth post of yours as the stock ROM FAQ or get a mod to push your post up to the third post.

I've subscribed to this thread and I'll help as much as I can to get this thing up and running. If there's any help just ask me and I'll try my best. :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Thanks...I know I'm late to the game getting this started..but I also think it can be a great help to members...Especially with such knowledgeable members, such as you and [MENTION=4799887]Soryuu[/MENTION] , helping out..Thanks again.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Thanks mate :D but this was all Gil's idea, I only offered to pitch in what I know :P

I'll probably get a mod to bump the post up, if not I'll just do some post rearranging :P
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
I might have started it..but I got the idea from the e4gt forum. And don't cut yourself short. You have already made a great contribution and I see more to come...Thanks. FYI..I sent a pm to one of the mods to try and get you're post moved to post 3 and get the thread stickied..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naveed70:
Brother its SHV-E230L this is wifi and 3g supported, i got this tab in that condition so i cannot tell you history how this error happen. But when i got this it was on 4.1.1 firmware, so i took latest firmware which is 4.1.2 and flashed with odin. Everything ok while flashing no error also.

But that message still showing on screen,

Error message picture i attach here,

According to my idea this message is due to partition currupted, because its showing only 9.3 gb,

But as there is no pit file available. So my preference is to remove message atleast if possible

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Have you tried wiping cache and dalvik cache in recovery...

If yes..I would back up the device to a PC...and wipe sdcard..that corruption of the partition also makes me think maybe something in the sdcard that is corrupt..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naveed70:
Yes brother i done that part,

Now the strange part is that after changing launcher not all few this error message disappear,

Launcher nova and apex showing this error message, but other launcher like launcher hd not showing this error message
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Hmmm...I'm stumped. Let me look around tonight and I'll get back with ya tomorrow..Sorry I couldn't be more help. But I'll keep looking.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naveed70:
No problem brother take your time meanwhile i will try to wipe sd, as you told wben i go to sroage place device bit hang on that place , i will try to wipe that and i will let you know after thanks for helping me
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Alright...I'm tired...Lol.

I see that you're in the wrong forum...this also makes me wonder if you flash the correct firmware...If I was you. I would go to the correct forum and flash a ROM from there...10 to 1 that fixes you're issue..

If it doesn't...post in their q&a section. Somebody more familiar with you're device will more than likely have an answer.. But if nobody does..get back to me and I'll see what I can do..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdsingle76:
Good Job

Well put-together Gil. Great idea, and I'm certain it will be well managed. Thanks also for the shout-out. You have become an invaluable asset to the E4GT community. Keep up the good work my friend.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Bump....:good:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Still adding to my part as well, don't worry :P
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
No worries partner...Lol. I haven't got to my new additions yet...I'm moving and my PC HDD took a crap. So I'm waiting until I get settled before I finish my root guide and I've found some interesting things to add to a flashing guide...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triskropf97:
I don't own or use this tab it's my dad's but it's a 4G Verizon, it's got an older cm build on and it needs a update the thread I want to look at is the 10.1v? Orrrr?? Also p3, p4 What's the dif?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
Your dad's tab should be the p4vzw. P4 is the 3g variant, p4wifi is the WiFi only version and p3 is the 10.1v. Can you give me a screenshot of your settings -> about?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triskropf97:
Well I haven't even seen any roms for the p4vzw.. and thanks for clarifying! But like if p4 and 10.1v are the same what is it? Another carrier? And yes I'll get u one
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
There are a couple of 4.2.2 ROMs for the p4vzw that I know of. Official cm 10.1 and Infamous AOKP. I forgot the differences between 10.1 (p4) and 10.1v (p3) but I do know that they are totally different.

Edit: just did some research...turns out the 'v' stands for Vodafone. It is a fatter version and has a 8 mp camera.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triskropf97:
there's your pic.. and thanks alot man.. the aokp is 4.1.2 right? Also can u link me to both if its not a bother? Thanks again in advance..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
Yeah, its the p4vzw. Infamous AOKP (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2220912) is 4.2.2. Here's the link to the cm10.1 thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2074202. Be sure to flash the gapps from the cm10.1 thread for both ROMs as the standard gapps have issues for our tabs.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triskropf97:
Thanks a ton man.. u got me what I wanted..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SearchEngine:
Problem with recovery

Guys when i'm going in the recovery and apply update from sdcard it says : unknown volume path from /sdcard and it doesn't shows anything.Any help?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Stock recovery...I'm assuming. Man its been ages since I seen stock. Lol

Is there a mount sdcard option....if so. Pick it and then apply update....

I will pass this along to our stock guy...he runs stock and will be better equipped to answer you're question...I'm more of the root , flash , mod type.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
What's up buddy...If you're not to busy..can you take a look at post 31..

A member has a question about recovery and I think its stock recovery. So I thought you might be able to help him out..if not, it cool. I can flash a stock recovery and look around..

Thanks...gil81
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Thanks for the heads up. I've looked around and seemed to have found a sort of an answer. :D

So I assume you're using stock recovery and when you say "it doesn't show anything" I also assume you mean that there are no options to select...

I haven't had this error myself (kept to stock, unrooted), so I may be wrong here (and anyone, please correct me if I am)

The error you're mentioning - the E:unknown volume path from /sdcard: is most likely due to using the stock recovery.

On other devices, it means that simply, this partition doesn't exist at all, which is pretty much the case here as well.

It may be to do with the tablet having one partition for both the /data as well as the internal storage, meaning that apps, app data and files that you have - music, pictures, videos, documents etc - on the tablet are all on this one partition, thereby making up the roughly 14GB free of storage available. So the stock recovery won't be able to detect any files here.

What I assume is the way to fix this: flash CWM via Odin. This theoretically should allow you to access the zip you're trying to flash once you boot into recovery.

---------- Post added at 01:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:46 PM ----------

I'm assuming your screen looks like this...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Good quick response superman....Lol

But I think he's using an update zip made for stock recovery...I've never seen one for cwm/twrp recovery...

Or maybe he has his terminology wrong and is indeed using a ROM zip on stock recovery...

I guess he'll let us know..

Thanks for all the help....trying to make this a success...:good:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
No worries :P

That picture's from my own tablet and I didn't even try to flash in anything. In stock recovery, when you try to select the option of "Apply update.zip from sdcard", that error and the supposedly "empty" /sdcard comes up. So it doesn't really matter what you're trying to do because you'll run into that anyway.

Usually you'd be able to see your folders and and any zips you have, but in stock revoery there's nothing.

So I'm pretty sure after you flash CWM/TWRP with Odin, you flash in the root file (there was an updated root.zip somewhere..) but I dunno, you're the root guy :P
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Lmao...dude I'm a bone head...

I think the zip I uploaded for root is labeled update zip...Lol. If that's the case then a custom recovery flash will get him home. If he watched the linked qbking vid...

But on pre ICS recovery...you have an update from zip option...I just wasn't sure if the sdcard needed to be mounted...I think it does , to apply the zip....but this is all speculation on my part and from what I read. I came to this device and put ICS ota on it and never seen gingerbread stock recovery...

The update zip I'm referring to is the root zip ( for gingerbread ) update or the ICS update zip....it can be flashed from gingerbread recovery( stock ).

I wish he'd jump in...I guess I'll shoot him a pm..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
I have a Galaxy S, a Gingerbread device. Just to see if the same applied I booted into stock recovery (I don't know why I stay on stock but I do, at least it has good battery), and lo and behold, all my folders and any zip files I had came up.

Hmmm. Then again, my Galaxy S has seperate partitions for /data and /sdcard, unlike the Tab 10.1 on ICS (I barely ever got to use this on Honeycomb so I have no idea how the storage partitions work on Honeycomb)

On other devices that problem's fixed by using an app and mounting the sdcard or the internal storage, you're right. The obvious problem is though that the Tab 10.1 lacks an external SD card and a seperate partition for it.

[MENTION=5157915]SearchEngine[/MENTION], please respond either here or to [MENTION=5246107]Gil81[/MENTION]'s PMs... I think its a case of needing a bit more info.

If we can find out what you're doing -whether you're using stock recovery or not and what exactly you're flahing - we may be able to diagnose the problem better.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
[MENTION=4799887]Soryuu[/MENTION]

You Sir are why I joined XDA...

Quick , precise , and super helpful.....

I'm glad you're on the Team....:good:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SearchEngine:
Guys thanks i lot for the replies.I should flash a custom recovery from odin but i haven't a pc lol.I'll go to a friend and flash it.Any good gaming roms to try?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
If you're going to root and go custom. On the first page of this thread is a zip that has everything for rooting/recovery( if you have the 10.1 WiFi only p7510 variant on 4.0.4 ics ) . Also....I highly suggest after you Odin the recovery....you need to go to the infamous ROM thread and grab the infamous twrp recovery zip..( wipe cache...wipe dalvik cache/its under advanced...and flash twrp recovery zip )...

You also need to make sure you're currently on 4.0.4 ICS....or none of the above will work. Or many of the newer ROMs.

As for ROMs....I like the one in my SIG...

Let us know how it goes....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Multibug73:
tusourc history

I have installed the ganbarou rom for my 7500. I must have done something wrong. after startup i get the tokyo picture with tekst from ganbarou gt by beegee_tokoy flashing in the screen, doing nothing after that. Anyone know what i did wrong??
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
[MENTION=5246107]Gil81[/MENTION] - can you check this out... Cheers :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
[MENTION=5246107]Gil81[/MENTION] - can you check this out... Cheers :D

Gil will probably have the answer to your question, he's the root guy here and so he'll be better equipped to answer your question... If not, that's all goods, we can find an answer by searching.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Multibug73:
Thanks

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
Some people have reported this issue in the ganbarou thread. Try making a full wipe and flash again.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Fresh install....wipe data,cache,dalvik cache and format system...

If it throws the bootloop again. Boot back into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik again. Then try to boot it up.

Let me know how it goes...and sorry for the late reply. I just moved and am getting setup..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulyshut:
hello i have a p7500 3g wifi tablet and its running a rooted honeycomb rom. i plan to make it 4.3 jellybean.

questions:

1. how can i upgrade to custom 4.3 rom?

2. will my camera rear and front will work?

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
If you have the ICS bootloader already...and are rooted. You should just be able to read through the ROM you want op. See if it has a working camera and if there are any issues with it. Then flash it in recovery...

If you need help flashing or the proper steps to flash...just ask..

Good luck
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulyshut:
thanks alot please can u post the proper and safe of upgrading to 4.3 coz some sites says just full wipe then install the rom. but some says u need to be in ics before u can install 4.3.

attached picture is the info of the tab

btw i think i dont have the ics bootloader only recovery

thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
You need to grab the stock firmware from sammobile ( the latest ICS version ) and flash it with Odin and kies. This will ensure you have the latest boot loader for ICS...you could also grab the boot loader from xda .. I think its floating around. After that just hunt up a root method for you're tablet version. This will involve flashing a custom recovery to the tab with Odin. Then you can flash the superuser zip in that new custom recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
And I've linked a stock ICS flashing guide in my post - make sure you click on the link with your correct model number.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulyshut:
just a noob question, why do i need to go for ics rom where in fact my tab has cmw, i can full wipe on it then install a custom rom right?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
I'm not entirely sure on this, but I believe that in order to flash a Jelly Bean rom you need to have ICS bootloaders, which are on stock ICS....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
If u have cwm/twrp custom recovery....you can indeed just wipe data,cache,dalvik cache and format system. Then flash a new ROM zip...but with that said. You need to have the ICS boot loader for some of the newer JB ROMs.

If you had stock ICS on you're device before...than more than likely you have an ICS boot loader.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulyshut:
thanks for the reply;

i have chosen an ICS rom, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1674000 (ganbaru GT P7500),

1.) does this have an ics bootloader?

2.) Based on his instruction, i will just full wipe then install if i have a working CWM, which i believe i have?

3.) i read on some post here in dev section that there is a brick bug on upgrading to ICS from HC, is ganbaru GTP7500 is safe?

thanks again, sorry for too many questions, i just wanna clear things out for safe rooting. i am trying not to use Odin for upgrading, i think its more safer if i use CWM.....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gil81:
Custom ROMs that come in zip format don't contain a boot loader....with that said. If I was you and wasn't sure if I had the ICS boot loader. I would just use Odin and install the one from sammobile.

As for if ganbaru is safe....we all take risk when flashing custom ROMs...but I have run that ROM on my p7510 WiFi only variant...and like it very much. But I had the ICS boot loader.

I really suggest installing the ICS boot loader...a newer recovery...and doing a little more reading before you proceed. FYI...some of the newer zips will not work with an old recovery because of how they are made...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rforce1:
Step by Step Instructions for first-time root & install of custom ROM - *for N00bs*

OK, I'm a good guinea-pig for this thread, as I am totally new to all of this rooting & adding custom ROM's etc.

Here's the process I'm going to follow for my first Root / custom ROM. Hopefully this will help out other N00bs. (Please feel free to correct me, if I've got something wrong)! Big thanks to QBKing77 for posting awesome videos and to Gil81 for starting this thread!

One thing to add to the FAQ's for n00bs: Rooting with the clockworkmod and granting SuperUser access IS NOT going to give you a custom ROM. It simply gives you the interface and ability to add a custom ROM (see below). This is obvious to most people who have spent time on the forum, but maybe not to someone new.

1) Watch this video by QBKing77 on how to root your Galaxy Tab 10.1 & grant SuperUser access. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jYeQ1ndwyM4&desktop_uri=/watch?v=jYeQ1ndwyM4

2) Follow Gil81's instructions in Post #2 . Per Gil81: "...After watching the video download this zip.. https://db.tt/8bEz54AY ... MD5=bdbadaae1044caa08d026a73d568f60e

This zip contains the necessary files to root you're device ( Odin, cwm recovery, and root zip ). You will need to extract the files from the zip..... ( I use 7zip ) but any zip program will work.

I suggest making the folder on you're desktop as QBKing77 suggest. Also make sure you have atleast a 60 percent charge on you're device...."

3) Backup your apps with Titanium Backup or other program? (someone needs to confirm this for me). Not sure if this is necessary, or if you can just re-download your program from the PlayStore or other source.

4) Watch another excellent video by QBKing77 on installing a ROM. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcvfmnJdxdQ

5) Find a custom ROM that you think will best meet your needs. Look in the development section of the forum here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-10-1/development

6) Find a version of gapps that is compatible with your ROM. (Link to follow)

Good Luck. I will let everyone how I made out how I made out following the above instructions.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AJtheAndroidNoOb:
Noob root guide for P-7500?

I only saw the guide for the Wi-Fi only tab P-7100, Is there one for my Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G and Wi-Fi root guide? :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
The WiFi version is P7510, and it works for both.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AJtheAndroidNoOb:
It's the video right? Can you please quote it? Noob here :D

P.S the video says 'WiFi only' will it work?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eushaun99:
Yes, it'll work.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AJtheAndroidNoOb:
Successfully rooted, JB ROM for my device?

Thanks, I successfully rooted thanks to you and this guide :good::D:good:! Do you know or use a JellyBean ROM? I want my P-7500 to be able to call to like a ROM for GSM? Is it possible to run 2 ROM's at once? But I would like JellyBean ROM but better if it is with GSM features