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Hi guys, just this week I got a new Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile, so far so good, but I have a few questions about it.
1-) This is my first time using Android, is there a better version or ROM for this particular tab (or another that is fully compatible) which I should flash into it which is better or gives me more functionality than the default Android installation that T-Mobile puts on it?
2-) How are upgrades of Android OS obtained? I heard 3.0 is out, any ideas if Samsung or T-Mobile will make it available on these devices?
3-) Can "Line2" be used with it? I noticed when I'm connected to Wi-Fi at home Line2 works, but when I'm connected to 3G it wont work.
4-) Is it easy to install Themes on the Galaxy Tab, any tutorials?
5-) Any specific tricks/tweaks or apps, that are a must have for Galaxy Tab owners?
Thanks in advance!
-Eli
I also just got my SGT T-mobile. What is the model number of your tablet? What is the Baseband version of your tablet? Have you rooted yours?
Mine's model is SGH-T849, Baseband T849UVJJB, and yes, I downloaded a program from this board which supposedly roots it, after installing and running the commands it said it had successfully rooted my device, now how do I know if it is really rooted?
Also what's the Baseband? lol sorry but I'm lost, this is my first ever tablet and also first ever Android OS device.
RealAct said:
Mine's model is SGH-T849, Baseband T849UVJJB, and yes, I downloaded a program from this board which supposedly roots it, after installing and running the commands it said it had successfully rooted my device, now how do I know if it is really rooted?
Also what's the Baseband? lol sorry but I'm lost, this is my first ever tablet and also first ever Android OS device.
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We both have the same model and baseband. I'm not sure what baseband is. You can check to see if your tablet is rooted by going to Applications and look around to see if you can find a Superuser icon.
If it's rooted, I guess your next step is to find a custom ROM and flash it.
Do you remember what you used to root your tablet? Was it SuperOneClick?
Yes, it was the SuperOneClick one from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
Baseband is the modem you have. The modem controls the phone, wirelass data, wifi, and bluetooth. Yours is JJB.
RealAct said:
Hi guys, just this week I got a new Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile, so far so good, but I have a few questions about it.
1-) This is my first time using Android, is there a better version or ROM for this particular tab (or another that is fully compatible) which I should flash into it which is better or gives me more functionality than the default Android installation that T-Mobile puts on it?
2-) How are upgrades of Android OS obtained? I heard 3.0 is out, any ideas if Samsung or T-Mobile will make it available on these devices?
3-) Can "Line2" be used with it? I noticed when I'm connected to Wi-Fi at home Line2 works, but when I'm connected to 3G it wont work.
4-) Is it easy to install Themes on the Galaxy Tab, any tutorials?
5-) Any specific tricks/tweaks or apps, that are a must have for Galaxy Tab owners?
Thanks in advance!
-Eli
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Well, I'm not an expert but here is my experience:
1. You should flash the new Overcome experience Hermes:
http://overcome.mimzo.com/
There is also the unofficial cyanogenmod beta, but as you said the overcome is fully compatible and it will not change the feel of the Tab, just adds to the functionality.
2. The updates are two types:
# Official, these are over the air and you will find notifications in the notification area to tell you that there is a new update, or may be through kies for Samsung.
# Unofficial, which is basically flashing other ROMs whether official or custom.
# As for Android 3.0 (which is called honeycomb), it is not officially coming to the Tab. May be after the 3.2 announced a couple of days ago, but I still don't think so. Still, you might want to follow this thread as there are trials to get it fully working on the Tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122959
3. I don't have any idea about this, as I got mine used and then I rooted and flashed it the day I got it.
4. Of course there are themes for the Android. This Overcome I was telling you about has a Gold theme. There are a lot of ways to get themes on the Tab. I myself use different home launchers with different themes. You don't need to flash anything if you are just looking to change the looks of your device. Check this out and let me know if you like it:
Go Launcher EX https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
There are a lot other but this is my favorite. You can even change the fonts of the display.
5. The most common used tips and tweaks that you should use is over-clocking/ under-volting which gives you more speed and less battery drainage.
As for the apps, these are my favorites:
Tango, Photfunia, ezPDF reader, Movies (or IMDB), Springpad (or Catch), File Expert, Go Launcher, Go weather, Google Goggles, Google Shopper, Just reader, Splashtop, Plex, GrooveIP. I guess there are more on my device but these are the ones that I found more functional and fun to use.
Hope this helps...
Thanks rangercaptain,
Hey ahmadshawki, thanks so much, I will check out all of your suggestions, does overcome comes with Gingerbread?
Yes it does.
RealAct said:
does overcome comes with Gingerbread?
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Any 2.2 rom is froyo (frozen yogurt).
Any 2.3 rom is gingerbread.
You can have either "flavor". They are both in the development section. Both are highly recommended.
Hi guys,
I've been visiting this forum for more than 6 months now, but I think this is my first post. I have a T-Mobile SGH-T849 GT-P1000.
Last year I unlocked it and changed it to a Gingerbread Euro. Below is the current setup:
Firmware version 2.3.3
Baseband version P1000XXJPZ
Kernel version 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XXJQ1
Tab has been working fine, with the exception of:
- often does not remember wi-fi hotspots automatically, need to switch off/on wi-fi to do this
- 3G & phone works erratically. I don't use it as a phone, but those times that I tried I noticed the phone would loose connectivity to the mobile network and needed a reboot in order to fix it.
I'd like to upgrade it to Ginger 2.3.6, but which rom should I use? I checked on the forum, but I'm not sure if I should use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380595&page=3
or any other.
Is my modem correct or should I use this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902323&page=4
to install JL5 modem?
Sorry for the noob questions.
I have a galaxy tab 7+ sgh-t869 I need to chance my build prop in order to play order and chaos online it doesn't support operating system I have no idea how to chance it or what to change it to please help thanks
I did a search and was unable to find information on flashing stock Gingerbread 2.3.4 for the Verizon Galaxy Tab 7 (SCH-I800). Is this possible, and with root?
I would love to get a more stable build onto this machine. It crashes alot. also something more responsive would be great too Now that its out for the Sprint Vs. Does that mean its possible to get it on ours?
There hasn't been an official release of Gingerbread for the Samsung Galaxy Tab SCI-I800 (Verizon model). I'm getting very, very impatient and annoyed by it too, especially not that the Sprint model (VERY similar to ours) has already gotten that upgrade and we're still waiting without any details about when to expect it to come to us. VERY annoyed.
Flash the Sprint version that's rooted on here.
Hell, how can one root first?
I have tried NUMEROUS methods at rooting my Galaxy Tab, just to try and get the bloatware off of my device in hopes at making it work smoother, but that didn't work. Anyone, ANYONE, know a fool proof method at rooting the VZW Galaxy Tab 7? z4root, gingerbreak, etc, all didn't work. Ended up having to reset my device just to correct most major issues that the failed root attempts created.
etschuetz said:
I have tried NUMEROUS methods at rooting my Galaxy Tab, just to try and get the bloatware off of my device in hopes at making it work smoother, but that didn't work. Anyone, ANYONE, know a fool proof method at rooting the VZW Galaxy Tab 7? z4root, gingerbreak, etc, all didn't work. Ended up having to reset my device just to correct most major issues that the failed root attempts created.
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Just rerooted mine (my original z4root stopped working after the last update) and after combing through who knows how many posts and methods, I got it to work with version 1.7 of superoneclick. For some reason 1.9 would get stuck in the middle, but 1.7 had no problem. Good luck.
Can we really just flash the Sprint version? That won't break anything?
Thanks!
It will not connect to 3G but it works fine on wifi. I have been running it for 3 weeks.
Awesome... I don't use 3G anyhow. Thanks a bunch!
I got my tab finally rooted. Now need to have fun!
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App
There's also a leaked VZW stock rooted 2.3.4 in the dev section...
That stock vzw rom... Is it stable?
Sent from my rooted SCH-I800 Galaxy Tab
Why would a stock rom not be stable? Besides the thread is several pages long with folks posting their experiences, me included.
It is very stable, with all the bloat and everything. Suggest BTL Confidence & Paranoia v01 if you dont want any of the bloat. Stable with some minor bugs.
yes the BTL confidence and paranoia is a great rom, I have the sch-i800 verizon model too.
looks like i missed the boat on that one.
etschuetz said:
I have tried NUMEROUS methods at rooting my Galaxy Tab, just to try and get the bloatware off of my device in hopes at making it work smoother, but that didn't work. Anyone, ANYONE, know a fool proof method at rooting the VZW Galaxy Tab 7? z4root, gingerbreak, etc, all didn't work. Ended up having to reset my device just to correct most major issues that the failed root attempts created.
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Use SuperOneClick.
Make sure you have USB debugging on.
Super no click for GB
Unfortunatly I have tried super 1 click 2.3.3 (with debug on and sd card out) and it dosen't work on the I800 2.3.5
I am going to try cubed 3.
all this just so i can use a six axis controller....
etschuetz said:
I got my tab finally rooted. Now need to have fun!
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App
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HOW!!!!!!?????????
It's been awhile since I flashed any roms. Here is where I stand?
Samsung Galaxy S I9000
Firmware 2.2.1
Baseband version I9000XXJQ1
Kernel Version 2.6.32.9
build number Darky's v9.4.XWJS8
I just did a factory reset as I had planned on dropping it off to get unlocked so I can switch carriers, however found out about the "Galaxy S Unlock" app.
Just downloaded the following apps:
Darky's Rom
Busy Box Installer
Rom Manager
Voodoo Control
Can I go directly from Darky's 9.4 to 10.2.1? Any other apps I may need for the transition. I did the original hacking 6 months ago and haven't retained anything.
Any tips, advice would be helpful
Thanks!!
i think you are asking for trouble flashing from 2.2 to 2.3 in the manner you are thinking.
I would odin flash 10.2 RE doing the full wipe.
Then you want 10.2.1 V2
you can flash that with darkyrom tools from the market
remember to use titanium backup to save all your apps
Thanks, that is exactly what I did after a little research again. Had to take a research break as my brain was getting frustrated with all the information but i got it working.
I do have another problem though. I have my I9000 and blackberry 9300. Both unlocked. For some reason my I9000 will not get reception in Northern Alberta where I work. I've used sim cards from telus/virgin mobile/koodo. Blackberry works fine (full bars), but I9000 doesnt get reception. It does however, work fine when i get back into town.
I'm assuming this is a modem issue? Any suggestions. I'm currently running Darky 10.2.1 V2.
i am looking into that issues also.
I think i have unlocked my phone but have only tried using a wind mobile SIM....
Hopefully i can figure this one out next time i see my cousin and i can try his SIM.
Me and my wife are both on Bell.
Oh and your Darky ROM is old
10.2.2 is the newest stable out.
But if you dont mind flashing the JVT RE edition is faster and works great
liv4air said:
It's been awhile since I flashed any roms. Here is where I stand?
Samsung Galaxy S I9000
Firmware 2.2.1
Baseband version I9000XXJQ1
Kernel Version 2.6.32.9
build number Darky's v9.4.XWJS8
I just did a factory reset as I had planned on dropping it off to get unlocked so I can switch carriers, however found out about the "Galaxy S Unlock" app.
Just downloaded the following apps:
Darky's Rom
Busy Box Installer
Rom Manager
Voodoo Control
Can I go directly from Darky's 9.4 to 10.2.1? Any other apps I may need for the transition. I did the original hacking 6 months ago and haven't retained anything.
Any tips, advice would be helpful
Thanks!!
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How to flash Darky 10.2.1
http://hdtechvideo.com/?p=48
Oh and your Darky ROM is old[/QUOTE said:
Hahaha thanks
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liv4air said:
Hahaha thanks
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How to flash Darky10.2.2
http://www.hdtechvideo.com/?p=48
Hey All,
I'm a Sprint Nexus S 4G user/Nook Color user, been around for a while, I've flashed a number of custom ROMs to my devices so I've been around the block a few times when it comes to doing all of this.
I'll be receiving a AT&T SGH-I987 (7" Galaxy Tab) soon, so I figured I'd start doing some research on the subject of installing custom ROMs on it so that I'm well informed before I blow it up.
I'm not an AT&T customer, so I'll probably just use the Wi-Fi capabilities of the device for the time being (unless Sprint upsets me and I move to a GSM carrier).
I'm fairly certain the device will be in stock condition when I receive it, so let's make that assumption for the time being.
I presume the first thing I'll do is check whether it's running 2.2 (Froyo) or 2.3 (Gingerbread).
If it's running 2.2, I'll want to check to see if the bootloader is signed/locked, and if it's locked, I'll need to unlock the bootloader using the patch here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071
If it's running 2.3, it sounds like I can pretty much just root the device with the following guide and go from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
After that, I'm wide open to flash pretty much any ROM from what I can tell.
I've got enough Android devices around, so I was thinking about buying the media dock for this one and leaving it connected to the TV as a web browsing device, amongst other things.
Because of that, I'll probably try (though it will take some serious self control) not to throw Ice Cream Sandwich (AOKP or CM9) on it - keeping in mind that TV out isn't yet working in either of these ROMs (the biggest reason to go the ICS route would be for the bluetooth keyboard/mouse support...).
Looks like as of January 2012, Overcome 4.1.0 supports HDMI output, so at least I'd be able to get it up to 2.3.6.
Any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas the community can throw my way?
pitcherj
Sounds like you have it covered. If you start at teamovercome.net you can get the stock safe gingerbread, tools, and instructions. The stock safe gingerbread is rooted and has the CWR in the kernel. From that base you can go anywhere.
ranger captain,
Awesome!
Thanks for the sanity check!
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA
Thanks..
I've been looking for this kind of guide but it lacks the ROM recommendation.
Atleast you have made us newbie a good start..
Grandduke
grandduke,
Glad my ramblings are of use to someone.
I'll update this thread with more throughts/experiences once I've done some fiddling around - device should be arriving tomorrow.
pitcherj
pitcherj
it definitely have help,
I got a link below for the guide to install Overcome ROM, but I can't see any picture,
I've switched PC and still the same so I guess its the site that has the problem..
I hope someone at the overcome dev. fixes this so that the guide would be of more help than me guessing what might appear on-screen.
w w w t e a m o v e r c o m e .n e t / p 1 0 0 0 / ? p a g e _ i d = 1 7
(they wouldn't let me post url so its that)
btw I'm on windows 7 using its stock browser...maybe its an IE thing I'll try again tonight with diff. browser.
grandduke
Follow this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20974872&postcount=681
there is a dropbox copy of the cached page complete with images.
Don't forget to thank the guy (and me, if I helped in anyway)
Thanks do much mate!
now on to modding my tab...hoping that everthing went well and not brick it he he he...
I hope someone could get the FM radio to work here.. I'd love to have it..there is a work in progress though...hope it would be a go,
basing on their teardown of the tab there is a chipset for that..now I don't know the reason for samsung not to activate it..
hi..
I'm able to follow the guide given at the overcome net
I was only able to get up to #6 which boots my tab up to JQ1 GB condition..
When I try to flash the overcome kernel v4.0.0 tar file, odin reported fail and
I can't boot the tab (I think I soft bricked it) the screen only showed a figure of cellphone and a pc with an exclamation inbetween.
I connected the tab to odin and again flash to GB stock safe v5 tar.
thankfully the tab booted to stock GB again.
Anyone know whats wrong?? Help please..
grandduke,
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I forgot to give this:
My tab's specs now reads:
Model number
GT-P1000
Firmware version:
2.3.3
baseband version
P1000XXJPZ
Kernel version
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build number
Gingerbread.XXJQ1
All working already,
just a bad download..
I'm now on overcome ROM and testing; will give update as to my experience with the tab..
By the way don't be afraid if any of you softbricked your tab, its a nice learning experience plus gives you alot of confidence to tackle any future problems.
Well, just received the tab.
It's running 2.2, so thar be dragons ahead.
I'll let you know how it goes.
By the way - thanks for that cached copy of the page! Wonderful!
Specs:
Model Number: SGH-I987
Firmware Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: I987UCJK1
Build Number: FROYO.UCJK1
Hey All,
Everything went well!
One small hangup that may be helpful to others - when the instructions on the teamovercome page say to "sync with kies at least once" - you don't have to transfer data or anything, it just means have kies open, connect the tab, and make sure the drivers install successfully.
The bootloader patch went well - my device only allows installing signed firmwares, but that's fine.
Ran with teamovercome 4.1.0 for a while, but decided since I don't have a dock with HDMI for it yet that I'd give humberos a try.
Very simple install - copied the three zips to internal storage, flashed with CWM as instructed, boom.
Very nice guys, thanks for all of your help!
pitcherj
As promised here is my experience with the overcome rom
overall everything is nice and smooth
the battery seems to last longer..
the transition is good gives you a feel of ICS like feature..especially the music where Google music was in place of the stock player..
When you switch on the tab you are greeted by the overcome logo (nice)
the notification tab was give a nice overhaul and good looking widgets
overall good performace but the gyroscope mechanism seems not to work here..
(any ideas..)
the temple run i installed won't tilt to collect coins he he he..
overall I'd give it a five star...
grandduke said:
hi..
I'm able to follow the guide given at the overcome net
I was only able to get up to #6 which boots my tab up to JQ1 GB condition..
When I try to flash the overcome kernel v4.0.0 tar file, odin reported fail and
I can't boot the tab (I think I soft bricked it) the screen only showed a figure of cellphone and a pc with an exclamation inbetween.
I connected the tab to odin and again flash to GB stock safe v5 tar.
thankfully the tab booted to stock GB again.
Anyone know whats wrong?? Help please..
grandduke,
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I forgot to give this:
My tab's specs now reads:
Model number
GT-P1000
Firmware version:
2.3.3
baseband version
P1000XXJPZ
Kernel version
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build number
Gingerbread.XXJQ1
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I had exactly same problem with the same device. I re-downloaded "Overcome_Kernel_v4.0.0.tar" many times. But the flash failed everytime.
Any suggestion. Please help. Thanks.
My tab's specs now reads:
Model number
GT-P1000
Firmware version:
2.3.3
Baseband version
T849UVJJB
Kernel version
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build number
Gingerbread.XXJQ1
is your Overcome kernel tar a bad download?
md5sum: 9ae7329ef734719615c021e033762e6b
alternative download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27801159&postcount=8
priyana said:
is your Overcome kernel tar a bad download?
md5sum: 9ae7329ef734719615c021e033762e6b
alternative download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27801159&postcount=8
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Thank you for your help. My Overcome kernel tar is corrupted somehow. I googled it and find another one. Everything is working now.
Thanks again.
I have a at&t galaxy tab... running 2.2. I want to add a non-market app. Do I have to root? There is no setting to allow that...at&t blocked... so what is the easiest way to make it accept non-market apps?
Hi,
i got a P1000 galaxy tab 7 and found out that it was rooted and had a non stock rom installed, i asked the seller and he said it was rooted through ODIN, i used ODIN 1.7 to install a europian rom, and all what i need now is to un-root the device,, how can i unroot the device?
thanks in advance!
Why would you do that? Now you can use Titanium backup which is a very handy tool. If i need to unroot my tab i use oneclickroot. You can use oneclickroot for rooting and unrooting your tab. Look on the shortfuse.org site for download. And dont forget to donate if the script worked for you.
Mado
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda premium
help needed
hello guys,
i have a galaxy tab p1000, which i recently rooted n installed (following some videos n how-tos from the google). everything seems to work fine but everytime i turn on my device the samsung animation starts and finishes and only then the animation sound occours(which was supposed to happen with the animation).
i am very new to these rooting, kernel, cwm, cm 9, firmware etc. could you please help me fix my animation and sound thing again? should i try rooting it again? is there any rom that is TRUELY stable with no bugs. my tab is GSM. ive attached the screen shot of my device's info.
ild be very thank ful if anyone could help me..
thanks a lot in advance
prazhantkarki said:
hello guys,
i have a galaxy tab p1000, which i recently rooted n installed (following some videos n how-tos from the google). everything seems to work fine but everytime i turn on my device the samsung animation starts and finishes and only then the animation sound occours(which was supposed to happen with the animation).
i am very new to these rooting, kernel, cwm, cm 9, firmware etc. could you please help me fix my animation and sound thing again? should i try rooting it again? is there any rom that is TRUELY stable with no bugs. my tab is GSM. ive attached the screen shot of my device's info.
ild be very thank ful if anyone could help me..
thanks a lot in advance
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You can try re-rooting again. so far mine didn't have that problem. I suggest you to use overcome kernel its nice and smooth..
thank you
grandduke said:
You can try re-rooting again. so far mine didn't have that problem. I suggest you to use overcome kernel its nice and smooth..
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Thank you very much for the info. I installed cm 9.1.0 and its working good so far.
problem after rooting tab p1000
i try to root my tab p1000 but after rooting it by odin my tab going to restart and can not open >>> i root it with wrong file >>>> i used root for ginger but my tab android version is foryo >>>> please i need a help