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Going to root my Tab... have a few questions though.

Hello All,
I've long been a lurker but I decided to join today for some help. I've also decided I'd like to root my Tab.
One of the things I want to root it for is the Wireless Tether app. I just wanted to ask anyone that uses it to verify it works and if there are any special steps to make it work. I intend to use Z4Root then get Wireless Tether from Market.
I'm also considering overclocking, any App suggestions for that? I'd also like to know if anyone has any custom ROM suggestions.
Thanks for tolerating my newbishness and for the replies.
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It would help to know what tab ur using considering there are like 5 different types.
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That's true. Sprint CDMA Samsung Galaxy Tab, SPH-P100. Not too sure what other information would behelpful.
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I haven't used tethering, but am pretty n00b to Tab root. I rooted my Sprint SGT using oneclickroot, and it worked great, but haven't done much else. I plan on setting up CWM, and flashing my first Rom today, to prep for the HC port. Since I was planning on it anyways, I can let you know what I do, and what the outcome is... there are plenty of existing threads for that though... I'll test wireless tethering, and let you know!
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Thanks Phil, I'd appreciate you testing Wireless Tether on there before flashing it if you're willing to. I don't really have plans to run a Custom ROM at the moment (except maybe the HC port when spacemoose finishes it), but I do want to know if WT will work.

Z4Root no longer works for the sprint tab. You will need to use superoneclick to root. To overclock you can get SGS Kernel Flasher from the market. I am using Bauxite's kernel and love it.

I just got a tab today (t-mobile version). I already own a vibrant (running bionix). Which ROM is the best for the tab....especially to speed it up?

You can only temp root (and permanent root) your device using Visionary application. I've tested it and working as expected.

Why would you want to root the device is it to just put a better rom on it? I assuem you could also put the Honeycomb rom on it as well right?

Maybe use another flasher instead of SGS?
It might be just my case, but all the times I used SGS it has borked my Verizon Tab. Not sure if Sprint is the same way. I was able to recover to a default state by using the Verizon orginal restore files and Odin.

teezle said:
It might be just my case, but all the times I used SGS it has bricked my Verizon Tab. Not sure if Sprint is the same way.
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If it bricked your tab were you able to send it back to Verizon and get it fixed? How does that work? If you can't tell I am new here trying to figure out which tablet to get and how to fix it when things WILL go wrong on my first root.

Yadah said:
If it bricked your tab were you able to send it back to Verizon and get it fixed? How does that work? If you can't tell I am new here trying to figure out which tablet to get and how to fix it when things WILL go wrong on my first root.
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Sorry wrong choice of words, I meant to put borked. Bricked means not being able to bring it back. In my cases I was able to bring it back to default by the Yellow screen download mode. I will correct my post.

teezle said:
It might be just my case, but all the times I used SGS it has borked my Verizon Tab. Not sure if Sprint is the same way. I was able to recover to a default state by using the Verizon orginal restore files and Odin.
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Which kernel flasher did you ultimately find that worked with your Verizon Tab?

[Q] Root Problems

I am having just a heck of a time getting this 7 inch galaxy tab rooted.
I have rooted many devices and this one looks like an easy one... I have been trying SuperOne click and z4root, and its a no go for me so far.
Any assistance would be much appreciated.

They won't work if you have Gingerbread...
You can try flashing a .zip

Firmware is 2.2
Also, I don't believe its possible to install from default recovery.(e3)

I was able to resolve it. I had to reflash the device to fix what an OTA broke.

jeitzen said:
Firmware is 2.2
Also, I don't believe its possible to install from default recovery.(e3)
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yes I don't think that's possible...
I thought you had ginger on it
Good thing you managed to root it
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Need guidance as a new member of gtab 7"

Ok so yea I know im late in the tablet scene but im finally in the building(as we say in n.y.)
My question is I have used search and google search. how do I root this slab?
Recovery?
And kernel ?
If anybody can help by posting up some links.
I currently own a htc rezound and galaxy nexus but with the phones we have all these one click root things(plain easier..credit to whoever makes one click exes.)
I have a windows pc to work with my knowledge of android and the xdA community to help.
ThanXx guys...the tablet is the verizon version and its on 2.3.5 Sent from my SCH-I800 using xda premium

jaestreetss said:
Ok so yea I know im late in the tablet scene but im finally in the building(as we say in n.y.)
My question is I have used search and google search. how do I root this slab?
Recovery?
And kernel ?
If anybody can help by posting up some links.
I currently own a htc rezound and galaxy nexus but with the phones we have all these one click root things(plain easier..credit to whoever makes one click exes.)
I have a windows pc to work with my knowledge of android and the xdA community to help.
ThanXx guys...the tablet is the verizon version and its on 2.3.5 Sent from my SCH-I800 using xda premium
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Hey,you can flash kernel to have root via Odin for your PC. It is easy.
Then, I heard about Unlock Root app for PC which does rooting by two - three clicks via USB-debugging for 2.2-4.0.3 . (I didn't use it, I have pre rooted 4.0.4 )
Then you can just flash a rom with root,cwm,ext4-filesystem.
That is the way to taste Android 4.0.4 that is really awesome
Sorry, I can't paste links right now but I wish I helped you

A good start for you would be to flash the overcome ROM.
Here is a copy of the Installation Guide (with images)
Here is a link to the Overcome website
Simply follow the instructions and you'll be fine with a brilliant new rooted ROM.
If you want to go to ICS then I can recommend Cyanogenmod 9 - there are several ICS ROMs based on CM9 out there so I'll leave it to you to search them out; however my advice is start with Overcome to get a feel for the PC tools and CWM recovery.
Good luck
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thanXx guys will report back bcuz i justt got to my laptop....i hope this works

New owner, need help with unroot

Hey guys I just bought a sprint galaxy tab of craigslist today in perfect condition but it is rooted and its on froyo 2.2. Im getting really confused in what sections and all and thread to find a unroot method. Im fine with rooting my phone but this is my first tablet and I want it updated to GB but when I go to the settings it says its updated

Which model you got?
Why do you want to UNroot?
Just go to Overcome thread, download guide/roms, flash your device and will have GB.
Then if you wish you can flash CM9 and have ICS/Tablet optimized OS.

TheATHEiST said:
Which model you got?
Why do you want to UNroot?
Just go to Overcome thread, download guide/roms, flash your device and will have GB.
Then if you wish you can flash CM9 and have ICS/Tablet optimized OS.
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I got SPH-P100 DJ30. I want to unroot to get the OTA since im on 2.2. Flashing a rom will work to, a stock rom which you are able to get a OTA. I just got it and not sure if it has CWM on it or not. Im not real fimilar with Samsung rooting techniques as most of my phones have been HTC. I have a stock rom downloaded ready to go, the only thing is im not at home and our wifi is out so im at a friends house and need to get to odin to flash the rom. I have odin on my computer at home as I have done it before, but im going brain dead and cant for the life of me figure out the site or download wise how to get the odin root program

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Edit: sorry, missed the CDMA part, please don't use my earlier info, as this is GSM only!
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Eric1985 said:
Hey guys I just bought a sprint galaxy tab of craigslist today in perfect condition but it is rooted and its on froyo 2.2. Im getting really confused in what sections and all and thread to find a unroot method. Im fine with rooting my phone but this is my first tablet and I want it updated to GB but when I go to the settings it says its updated
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DO NOT install OVERCOME rom or ICS for P1000. You will break yout G-tab!!!
You own a CDMA. and the above instructions are all for GSM. I hope I am not too late.

No not to late. Thanks guys. Im just using it for wifi so I don't need the free wireless tether one of the things with rooting. I just wanna get off this old 2.2 and just found the galaxy tab series kinda confusing. I did my epic touch fine, but with Verizona and Sprints, only wifi versions all of it is getting me frustrated ha but thanks again guys
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Didn't want to leave it like this... Perhaps this can help you, but please make very sure that this is exactly the same version:
www thegalaxytabforum com /index.php? /topic /4653-sprint-tab-soft-bricked/ page__st__20
Looks like a solution, but perhaps you've already seen this... Please note that you have to insert the dots and remove the spaces on the above link.
Good luck
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KasSGT said:
Didn't want to leave it like this... Perhaps this can help you, but please make very sure that this is exactly the same version:
www thegalaxytabforum com /index.php? /topic /4653-sprint-tab-soft-bricked/ page__st__20
Looks like a solution, but perhaps you've already seen this... Please note that you have to insert the dots and remove the spaces on the above link.
Good luck
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if what you want is to get rid of froyo, why don't you try to flash this GB2.3.4 rooted for sprint. You need to learn how to use odin though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161033
or take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341666
follow the instructions carefully, and DO NOT do this if you are not ready to break your tab.

Ya I have used Odin before for my S2. My tab is working just fine, but it's just the OS is older and some apps wont work on it. And to top things off we changed internet companys so it won't be till Friday unless we head to my parents to use their internet. But when I connect my tablet to the computer earlier I had Odin up, should it have recognized what was plugged in and in the header should it have said the tablet information? It still had EL29 from my S2 a few months ago when I had it and rooted it but nothing changed.
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Eric1985 said:
Ya I have used Odin before for my S2. My tab is working just fine, but it's just the OS is older and some apps wont work on it. And to top things off we changed internet companys so it won't be till Friday unless we head to my parents to use their internet. But when I connect my tablet to the computer earlier I had Odin up, should it have recognized what was plugged in and in the header should it have said the tablet information? It still had EL29 from my S2 a few months ago when I had it and rooted it but nothing changed.
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THat's strange but should be ok. I think you have odin 1.7 instead of 1.83.
Odin may not recognize your tab if you did not check "USB Debugging" mode.
It should recognize your tab as an android device right away if you already check USB Debugging mode.
But if you follow the second link, it will unroot your tab back to 2.2 unrooted stock -- using heimdell.

[Q] Exhibit 2 4G Wi-Fi Error after installing custom ROM

Hi,
I bought a samsung exhibit II 4g from walmart last year. The phone was not very responsive for the past couple of months and hence I contacted T-Mobile customer support. They provided me the instructions to upgrade the firmware on my phone and I tried that with Samsung Kies. It is one of the worst software I have ever seen in my life. The firmware upgrade stalled at 3% and the only option I had was to take the battery out of the phone. Then when I turned on my phone, I got a message saying "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue". I tried to fix it samsung kies and it did not work. My phone was not working for 3 days when I was doing the research to fix it.
Finally, I followed the Exhibit Wiki on xda-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131576) and followed the ODIN method to install the custom ROM (I could see that it is the latest firmware for this phone). Everything worked on the third try, but Wi-Fi was not. When I clicked on Wi-Fi from settings, it displays "Error" under it. I tried Wi-Fi fixer, but it did not help.
I tried a factory reset and that did not help too.
Can some one help me? I need to get Wi-Fi working on my phone.
Thanks,
Balaji.

Go to our wiki. You followed xperia
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Exhibit_II_4G
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afwolfpacked said:
Go to our wiki. You followed xperia
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Exhibit_II_4G
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Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Sorry, I followed the Wiki only. I see that the link in my post is incorrect.
Thanks,
Balaji.

pnbalaji said:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Sorry, I followed the Wiki only. I see that the link in my post is incorrect.
Thanks,
Balaji.
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Hi,
I did the following things and now my wifi is working.
1. Installed custom rooted kernel t679-root-v1.8.zip.
2. Installed Root Uninstaller Pro by downloading the .apk from playstore and installed it.
3. Uninstalled some stock apps from the phone.
4. Installed CWM Recovery.
Tried turnin on Wi-Fi and now it works.
Thanks,
Balaji.

Glad to hear it is all working out now. Don't worry about root uninstaller. Chances are you will never need it. At least you got here before you managed bricking the phone from following other guides not meant for this phone.
Good luck and remember the only dumb question is the one not asked. Feel free to ask when you find you need advice or guidence. Someone will always be here to help.
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SOLVED - Exhibit 2 4G Wi-Fi Error after installing custom ROM
afwolfpacked said:
Glad to hear it is all working out now. Don't worry about root uninstaller. Chances are you will never need it. At least you got here before you managed bricking the phone from following other guides not meant for this phone.
Good luck and remember the only dumb question is the one not asked. Feel free to ask when you find you need advice or guidence. Someone will always be here to help.
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I see that xda-developers forum is very active and provides a wealth of information. Though it took couple of days to understand the basics and things, I was able to fix the phone using the information from the forums. Thanks for keeping this forum active and up-to-date. I am marking this thread as SOLVED.
Thanks,
Balaji.