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[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
If you installed a new version don't restore a backup from twrp
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] vivlbo12:
thanks andi so i should restore the backup directly frm TWRP app(although it is not recognzing the backup made). i blv u have diabled pvt message. i wish to donate but having an issue on the link .as such have send u a mail.please check and advice.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Hey, I answered your mail.

Start clean, don't restore anything after a clean flash (only contacts). Start from scratch and install what you need, check if the issue appears again.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Haters gonna hate :p
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Libor1:
Hi Andi, thanks 4 your great work! You make this old device still usable for my doughter - big thanks. Downloaded last update 2.6 2x - says zip corrupt, older 2.5 installed just fine.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Check the md5sum of the Downloaded zip, sometimes they get corrupt while copy from Windows to the tab.

Espresso3g or -wifi?
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Libor1:
WiFi tab here + 3.1.1.1 recovery, copied from my phone to USB key, will try download once more.

Edit: went ok 3rd time.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] vivlbo12:
thanks andy for timely reply and resolution all running fine till date .uisng nova launcher only 2 issues noticed here.once is the everytime after a restart the orientataion aligns itself to potrait mode(although in settings i have ticked the the option for -force the orientataion in choosen mode my choosen mode is landscape ). this problem was nvere there in 2.1 stable.

2) the gallery keeps crashing whenever i select something(to delete or move it) although viewing pictures n watching videos is not a problem.

i tried these methods but they do not seem to work

A)	In addition to the above procedures, you ALSO need to clear the DATA (if you clear just Cache, it may not work).

THEN you must also clear both Data & Cache of the Media Container Service.

So you need to clear Data AND Cache for:

1. Gallery

2. Media Storage

3. Media Container Service

Reboot after that and you should be good to go.

Note that you will also lose any playlists (so make sure they are backed up if you want to keep them, and then you can later restore them). Plus you will have to re-setup any ringtones you had.

B)I had the same problem and found a simple fix:

Some apps (especially Glu games...looking at you Gun Bros.) install a small .jpg image file as part of their install. All you have to do is delete this image and all will be well.

Do this:

Plug your X into your computer via USB and search your image folder. Look for an image that doesn't belong...it's usually the one with the different naming convention, and one that you know you didn't put there. Delete it, unhook from USB and launch your gallery!

C)	I attempted to duplicate and identify the issue for sure and was able to finally trace the problem down to a small .nomedia file that apps place into there program folders to stop the image files from the apps to show into the media gallery to avoid the images or audio files from being accidently deleted. Others thought that the nature of the problem has been because of a corrupt file but in the end it was the .nomedia files. Apparently this confuses the Gallery app because a number of files will be present in cache that this file hides from the system and this seems to cause the Gallery to act as if a corrupt file is present, this also seems to effect the camera app from time to time.

Also remember that the solution will clear the personal settings data from Swipe and sometimes clears alerts settings The fix this issue is to goto Settings/Applications/Manage Applications/All Tab/ Media Storage and then clear the Cache, then reboot and then open gallery and allow images to be scanned and added back to te gallery (This may take a little time depending on the number of files)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ranggie4:
Thank you Android-Andi. This is the first time flashing this tablet (it's my mom's). Slim6 looks great and everything went perfectly. Just have one problem now. Charging indicator doesn't seem to come up when I connect the cable. Even when I go into Battery, it shows the percentage but says "Not charging" (instead of the approximate battery life that comes up when the device is not hooked up). Wondering if anyone else is seeing this issue or is it just with me? Perhaps it's my battery?

Fortunately, the device does get charged, so it's not a big deal but I'm afraid it's going to confuse my mom :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ranggie4:
Oops. Feel like an ass. I think it's just me. I changed to percentage for the battery notification and looks like that's how it works by default :D

Still, by going into the Battery menu, still shows "Not charging" when the cable is connected.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ExpertMC:
Hi Andy, how can we see which security patch is in each ROM without installing it? Currently because the September patch fixed a lot of major security updates.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=7287356]ExpertMC[/MENTION] you can check the source which is available on GitHub. https://github.com/SlimRomsSecurity/android_build/commits/mm6.0

You'll see the date I pushed it, now you need to compare the ROM date with the one on GitHub.

About September updates: I am not sure yet if I'll update any of the tab2 ROMs, guess I'll leave this device soon.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] yomiguy:
Ohhh I hope you don't, but it's obvious that day will come soon, anyway thanks a lot for all the hard work you are doing for our tabs! :)

Enviado desde mi SM-N910F mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Have fun!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] yomiguy:
Updated and working perfect! Thanks!

Enviado desde mi Galaxy Tab 2 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] wokawoka:
Hi Andi, great rom, I use it as a daily driver and it's so fast, thanks!

I'm experiencing just a small annoyance tough: the slimrecents panel doesn't completely work for secondary android accounts (created and accessed from the user menu).

If I create a secondary account and set it up (I'm using a restricted account but I also tried with a normal secondary one) and I log-in on it, pressing the recents button just doesn't open anything so that it's impossible to switch from a running app to the other.

I suspect that this is linked with account permissions and such. Do you have an idea about how to eventually fix this?

Thank you again for the amazing work!

W.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Update with October security patch level uploaded! Have fun!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] wokawoka:
Thanks again [MENTION=5153662]Android-Andi[/MENTION] !

Is there chance that you could look into the bug that prevent the slimrecents panel to work for secondary accounts (that I wrote about two posts ago)?

I'm asking just because it may be just a quick fix, I don't really know.

Anyway thanks once again for the rom!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
I am currently not using any of my tablets, you can post a logcat and I'll see if I find some time to look at it
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] shahabkhan99:
Dear Andi,

i have a issue with my Tab 2 3100 3g that it is hanging & too Much slow some time, i tried almost all rom but not satisfy.

the best ubtil now was slim7 but facing network issue... so i skip it now

can you suggest me one from slim6 or lineage 6 so i will stay on it.

tell me your choice i like to go with it.

thanks for everything ... because of you my old Tab become alive.:laugh:
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] wokawoka:
Thanks for replying.

I extracted a logcat and I was going to post it but then I realized that it contains sensitive information in it, so I don't feel to post it here on the forum.

At the end I can survive without a working recents switcher for the secondary user.

Thank you very much anyway!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Schuwarth:
Andi, thank you for maintaining the Tab 2 and still providing roms!

During the last days I compared the latest official Lineage 13 and unofficial Slim6 builds with clean installations. The Slim6 rom UI is significantly more responsive, so I'm very happy that you still provide unofficial Slim6 roms with up to date security patch levels!!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
I Schuwarth, can you tell me if wifi hotspot function is working with Slim 6 by Andi ?

Thank you

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] agus_ulo:
Portable hotspot on slim 6 working perfectly .!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
If everything goes fine I can release a new build tomorrow.

Before I forget to mention: zip naming will change a little bit, I have reworked my build setup according to our Jenkins on Unlegacy-Android (another project I am working on) last week.

What does it mean? I hope in future I am able release incremental updates :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] insision:
Thnx andi for keeping old tab alive ...Cant install apk due to October security if u can fix that would be gr8 ???????
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
Ok thank you so much for this important information, but, honestly, how fast (or slow) is the latest Slim 6 unofficial by Andi ?

I am still on a SlimKat unofficial ROM by Andi because some months ago I tried flashing latest availabe Official SLim6 ROM, and after a couple of days of usage I found it slow much slower than the SlimKat ROM, at the end of my test with Slom 6, I decided to downgrade.

Have you tried Slimklat ROM before Slim 6 ?

I am afraid that there is an appreciable difference, or may be I am wrong since that time I flashed an Official Slim6 ROM, not an optimized one by Andi.

Please let me know

Thanks

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Lightracer:
Only one way to find out, FLASH IT! ;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] camaven:
HI Andi, how to install the new build I have to wipe everything???
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] stevejohnson42:
Not Andi...but I dirty flashed it...I did not have an issue
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
Well I cleanly flashed latest Slim 6.0.1 by Andi, and I am almost fully satisfied after 3 days of usage:

- is moderately fast (not so fast as SlimKat by Andi versions till June build)

- is stable

- portable hostspot is working

I left with an issue: when trying install manually an apk package, if "no special authorizations" are required, app is successfully installed,

BUT if the apk requires some special authorization (such as usage of camera , access to contacts ..) , well in the pop window the button "install" is greyed out , cancel button can be pressed instead.

Why ?

I have obviously activated in security settings the option for installing external apps.

So, what can be the problem ? A bug of this build ? I do not have this issue with previous SlimKat ROM by Andi.

Thank you for your support

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] smart-t78:
your issue is caused by a commit of the october security patches.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] john99ap:
That bug exists in many recent builds of various roms. To solve it, just press the square button, select another app and then press again the square button and return to the pop up window. Now you should be able to press the button.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
It's happening only on apps not optimized for M or newer afaik.

"Addition: Based on some spot-check testing on my side, I have observed, that installing works, if the app is adapted for M and above, which means that the package installer does NOT show the requested persmissions - however, if an app is not adapted for M, so the package manager would list/show the requested permissions, the install button is greyed out."

It's a security fix from latest Google Android security bulletin, not sure if reverting it is the best option, maybe tell the app owner to fix the app?
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
Yes it works !

Thank you so much for the clue. There can be several reasons for installing manually "old" apk packages, so it would have been very disappointying if Google decided for security reasons to inihibit this possibility. Since it is working with this trick, it sounds like a bug.

Regards

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] john99ap:
Actually it's not a bug after all. Read Andi's post above for details.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
If simply moving the focus to any other open App and returning back to the installation window, the "install" button is no more grayed out, it sounds like bug :o

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Lightracer:
Ok this is weird, if I set the alarm to 5:30, it says "1 hour and 1 minute till alarm". If I try other times, its correct. This might be a bug. (The time when set the alarm is about 9:38pm)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Miwer:
Hi,

I wanted to try Slim6 on my P5110, since it looked like it has more followers compared to Omni6, and in part because I was having a problem with random freezes on Omni.

But Slim doesn't seem to support Signature Spoofing (I'm a happy microG user), or I just cannot figure out how to enable it. Any hints on this, or should I stick to Omni?
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] UnYura:
Hi, Android-Andi. And where is the internal root in the last 1105 release?
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Slim6 isn't prerooted besides userdebug builds allow "adb root". I am now compiling "user" builds for security reasons and together with the upcoming AnyKernel we pass SsfetyNet :)

News as always here:

http://andi34.github.io
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
Is Lightning Browser already incorporated in this build ?

BTW: safetynet compliance without magisk would be great !

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ashkineeeeee:
When we can download new update?:rolleyes::)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] smart-t78:
no asking for ETA
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
50€ and you'll get one
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ashkineeeeee:
I mean the unofficial version no official build because your page has not been updated yet..sorry bad english
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
I know what you mean. I am building and uploading when things are ready. No one here is paying my income, I am doing all the stuff for free... IDK what's wrong on XDA but more and more people act like devs owe them something...

Edit:

Enough OT again.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ashkineeeeee:
Nice...yes you right ...you need more time...thank you for free buildings
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] ashkineeeeee:
yes...thank you
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] rdragoni:
P5110, TWRP 3.1.1.0

TWRP installed with terminal dd method

ROMS installed with TWRP

I have been looking for my next "queen of all roms" since a couple of days.

I was running CM12 before, but it was a bit slow and becoming more and more buggy (my 6yo daughter, who is the main user, has learnt to install/uninstall apps...)

I have tried:

- Lineage OS13 (nightly 20171119)

- SlimKat (9.12 unofficial 20171105)

- Slim6 (6.0.1 unofficial 20171117)

The three of them have issues with (my guess) gyroscope/compass/accelerometer sensors.

The screen rotation is not working or REALLY slow (like up to 10 seconds before actually rotating, and you need to keep it still)

Compass will never calibrate (my "testing app" is skymap, which detect/try to fix calibration on start)

Sensors testing app reports that gyro/accel are not present... (again, random results depending on the testing app)

Slim6 has another small bug... it does not allow to skip wifi setup on first setup procedure.

Keep up the good job!

Cheers
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
Hi, I had same problem with SlimKat Unofficial by Andi since ALL July realeases , so I decided to install Slim6 Unofficial by Andi dated 20/10/17 and it performs very well and stable on my GT-P5100, believe me.

I can report that Slim6 is fast provided you leave at least 2.5GB free of its internal memory, otherwise it slows down

more and more (but this is a known behavior of ALL flash disks), so I decided to exploit the adoptable storage feature

of Marshmallow by partitioning a 32GB microSD through the use of adb commands in order to have additional 6GB

of internal (aka adopted external) memory AND the remaining 24GB of portable memory (on the same microSD).

Well, all is working great !

Thank you Andi

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] rdragoni:
After another few flashing trials (different releases of slim6) I have come to the conclusion the root cause of the issues is not the ROM itself but the gapps packages. s#it!

I have always flashed gapps (arm-6.0-PICO, my goal is still the lightest possible system) immediately after the ROM, with just a "reboot to recovery" in between.

Following my sixth-sense :cyclops: I have left gapps apart for the latest trial.

Well, guess what? Smooth and silky like.. you know. I have used the tablet for an hour or two and everything was fine.

I have then installed gapps... and all the problems are back.

Screen lags, unreliable auto-rotation, one-time-init buggy and causing FCs.

Now my problem is to understand which is the latest "bullet-proof-guaranteed-working" gapps package (arm-6.0-pico/nano).

Any suggestion?

Thanks is advance,

RD
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] smart-t78:
update to the latest espresso-common twrp
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] rdragoni:
TWRP 3.1.1-1 will make a difference compared to 3.1.1-0?

I have read about people going back to 3.1.0-... I will give it a try anyway. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=7265235]Andi46[/MENTION] new build is up. Haven't had time test but should be fine now. Please let me know if safetynet now passes.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Andi46:
HAMMER :good::D !!! with magisk 14.5 installed I'm able to pass SN, Safetynet Helper is also green and i even get a certified device in play store after clearing the cache of PlayStore to download for example Netflix, Super Mario Run etc....

the target in TWRP didn't match my P3110, but in ROM everything looks FINE !

I really thought my old lady would never ever be able :victory::good::good::good: You really made my weekend! and a lot of respect ;) HERO :good:

Do you need a test without Magisk/root also?
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Thanks for testing and great to hear :)

Yeah, I'll remove the fingerprint check in upcoming builds because we don't need it.

It's now using p5100 and p5110 fingerprint and build info - doesn't need to match your variant it only need to be an official one ;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Andi46:
check, understood... THX 1000 times again :highfive:
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] smart-t78:
nice work andi;)

tested your latest slim6 3g 11/24 build with opengapps. no root. safetynet passes without problems.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] LRob:
The play store its a little diferent now, but now my son can play super Mario....thanks Andi

Enviado do meu Galaxy Tab 2 através de Tapatalk
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
So it is no more necessary to install magisk in order to pass safetynet check?

Thank you

L.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] smart-t78:
right, safetynet pass by default. no root needed;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] lighttear:
Did a "dirty flash" with unofficial build dated 24/11:

All running fine and safetynet check passed !

Great job Andi !!!!!!

A.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Skarni:
Best version yet!

Thanks Andi. You never cease to amaze me how you are able to get this very old tablet which is way past its prime to work so well. Looks like I will not have to be flashing ROMs for a while.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Attached some sensor updates for any 6.0 Roms to test

( [MENTION=8735308]rdragoni[/MENTION] , [MENTION=616317]Jiell[/MENTION] and others had reported problems with Compass).

I hope it is now not needed to recalibrate the sensor always, let me know how it goes :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] guest4711:
Installed without problems on latest RR 5.7.4 with latest AnyKernel. Don't see any difference (compass shows "north" on the top while it should be "east", some sensors not available).

The first two screenshots are made before flashing, the last two afterwards.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Ok, please delete data/sensors/yas.cfg once. See if it works after that (it should) and also after another reboot.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Andi46:
at my side the app GPS status PRO still isn't able to calibrate the compass :fingers-crossed: or do we have to calibrate it like discribed on your website?
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
[MENTION=7265235]Andi46[/MENTION] please delete data/sensors/yas.cfg once. See if it works after that (it should) and also after another reboot.

adb shell stop geomagneticd
adb shell rm /data/sensors/yas.cfg
adb shell rm /data/sensors/yas-backup.cfg
adb shell start geomagneticd
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Andi46:
Sorry,i can't send any adb comands to my P3110 since the usb connection isn't functioning anymore
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Install terminal emulator:

http://jackpal.github.io/Android-Terminal-Emulator/downloads/Term.apk

(Same commands like above, only no "adb shell" in front of each)

Edit:

If ADB doesn't work just copy adbkey.pub from recovery to /data
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Andi46:
done... but i'm getting permission denied,maybe because of Magisk does the root systemless, idk

EDIT: The usb connection doesn't function in general... Already bought a new usb cable...
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Android-Andi:
Type "su" and confirm.

Else you can mount /data in TWRP and delete the cfg files from there.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Andi46:
sorry,my fault. now i'm getting ,,no such file or directory''

EDIT: with root explorer i'm able to delete the .cfg file, but after doing that there's still no calibration possible,after a restart also not
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] guest4711:
Ok, I did try it. GPS fix was fast (30") now, but compass was inverted...

I'll be out of office now and report later...

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Schuwarth:
Compass still not working correct without deleting yas.cfg before every reboot.
[Galaxy Tab 2 (Unified 7" + 10.1") Android Developm] Jiell:
Hello

Thank you Andi for not forgetting our problem.

I tried this afternoon on gt-p3100 (expresso), but it didn't work.

I'm continuing as before, it's not a big problem.

thank you again.