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[Q] T-Mobile Galaxy Tab - Few Questions

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

[Q]No network in Rom Maclaw CM10.1 - i8190L

Hello,
Using MIUI ROM v6 BenzROM I use my phone normally takes the carrier network, everything ok, but when using ROM Maclaw CM10.1 ('20130829) the network does not work.
It is interesting that two people of Brazil and also using the same operator (Claro), said that normal phone functions of them, which are also i8190L. For them, everything works normally.
I've had problems with lack of NV.DAT, but I checked and everything is ok. IMEI, Baseband ... only network that does not.
Somebody help me?
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Update ~~
I've been trying to talk to Maclaw about the problem and he asked me to post the logcat and dmesg to check the error. I'll post here too in case anyone is interested.
Well, the reason for the update is not quite that, but I answered on the blog Maclaw, asking me to update my modem, but what I stated is different from the present.
Can I really do this? Will not damage my board?

Try flashing Stock rom from your carrier in ODIN and tell us whats happening it must work with out anyproblemz, otherwise your phone is damage

Kpoch said:
Try flashing Stock rom from your carrier in ODIN and tell us whats happening it must work with out anyproblemz, otherwise your phone is damage
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Even with the ROM BenzROM v6 MIUI work, think you may be corrupted?
Just restore the backup of ROM BenzROM v6 MIUI network and functioned normally.
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After I restored the ROM Benz, reinstalled the Maclaw and gave the factory wipe, but still, nothing.

Come back to stock ROM and everything worked well too. I installed and gave Maclaw factory wipe, but the error continues.

I have same issue network is fine on stock rom but when i flash mclaws 10.1 theres no network at all and its a i8190N
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

This is a big problem. I took some research and saw that it is already complicated. There were people who preferred to stay with the old ROM than with the wonderful Maclaw because consiguiu not solve the problem.
I'm still looking for a solution.
I remember an update that came out today and stated in the changelog that he updated the RIL, but still the error persists.

feelknOck said:
Hello,
Using MIUI ROM v6 BenzROM I use my phone normally takes the carrier network, everything ok, but when using ROM Maclaw CM10.1 ('20130829) the network does not work.
It is interesting that two people of Brazil and also using the same operator (Claro), said that normal phone functions of them, which are also i8190L. For them, everything works normally.
I've had problems with lack of NV.DAT, but I checked and everything is ok. IMEI, Baseband ... only network that does not.
Somebody help me?
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Update ~~
I've been trying to talk to Maclaw about the problem and he asked me to post the logcat and dmesg to check the error. I'll post here too in case anyone is interested.
Well, the reason for the update is not quite that, but I answered on the blog Maclaw, asking me to update my modem, but what I stated is different from the present.
Can I really do this? Will not damage my board?
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Update.

Updated the baseband to AMH1 and now he even thinks 2 operators, mine and another. Sometimes I can record, but the signal is bad and once managed to make a call stable for almost 10 minutes, but as soon as I hung up since I could not do anything else.

In need of Stock USA ROM for Tab 8.9

I've been searching and reading for the last 3 days for a stock USA ROM for my wife's Tab 8.9.
Her current ROM is showing performance issues, wifi suffering, apps randomly uninstall and I'd like to get her back to stock.
Can anyone guide/point me in the right direction.
Edit: I should add it is the GT-P7310 currently running [4.3][P7310] Android-HD (CM10.2 BASED)

ursusblue said:
I've been searching and reading for the last 3 days for a stock USA ROM for my wife's Tab 8.9.
Her current ROM is showing performance issues, wifi suffering, apps randomly uninstall and I'd like to get her back to stock.
Can anyone guide/point me in the right direction.
Edit: I should add it is the GT-P7310 currently running [4.3][P7310] Android-HD (CM10.2 BASED)
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check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562336

ursusblue said:
I've been searching and reading for the last 3 days for a stock USA ROM for my wife's Tab 8.9.
Her current ROM is showing performance issues, wifi suffering, apps randomly uninstall and I'd like to get her back to stock.
Can anyone guide/point me in the right direction.
Edit: I should add it is the GT-P7310 currently running [4.3][P7310] Android-HD (CM10.2 BASED)
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the question is why do you need the ROM to be precisely USA???, cuz I didn't find any ether [and I don't think you'll ever find]
if being from USA means to you that it is the only ROM that you can put the system language as USA, so you're wrong.
the only difference between ROMs origins is for updating from the update center in the system
and since you are willing to update from Odin, then there is no difference between the ROMs' origins
and if you are interested in manual changing, you can flash any ROM and make it USA by editing the build prop
aaaand if you are inrerested, I removed all the origin depending data from MY ROM, so it is clean and the default language in it is US
Woooow, that's a lot of talking,,,,
I hope this can help:angel:

omarainea said:
the question is why do you need the ROM to be precisely USA???, cuz I didn't find any ether [and I don't think you'll ever find]
if being from USA means to you that it is the only ROM that you can put the system language as USA, so you're wrong.
the only difference between ROMs origins is for updating from the update center in the system
and since you are willing to update from Odin, then there is no difference between the ROMs' origins
and if you are interested in manual changing, you can flash any ROM and make it USA by editing the build prop
aaaand if you are inrerested, I removed all the origin depending data from MY ROM, so it is clean and the default language in it is US
Woooow, that's a lot of talking,,,,
I hope this can help:angel:
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I realize it shouldn't be an issue, but every other ROM I have dl'ed and attempted to load will hang on either the boot screen or the initial setup screen.
My true need is a solid stock either bloated or not that I can stuff over on to it via ODIN.

ursusblue said:
I realize it shouldn't be an issue, but every other ROM I have dl'ed and attempted to load will hang on either the boot screen or the initial setup screen.
My true need is a solid stock either bloated or not that I can stuff over on to it via ODIN.
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Ok, I understood from your reply that you're searching now for an Odin official framework for your GT-P7310
if this is it then GO HERE [this is a link for the latest official update for GT-P7310], download it and unzip it then flash it through Odin and your good to go

dandydon414 said:
check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562336
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Thanks, I'll give it a look today.

ursusblue said:
I realize it shouldn't be an issue, but every other ROM I have dl'ed and attempted to load will hang on either the boot screen or the initial setup screen.
My true need is a solid stock either bloated or not that I can stuff over on to it via ODIN.
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Worked! Wife's tab is back up and running!

Ported Lollipop Rom from GT-I9505 to SPH-L720

First off i want to say i did not Develop this ROM..
Just Google "Lollipop Ported to SPH-L720" and you will find the Source since i cannot post links
Here is the description from the Website where the ROM was Posted:
"It's been a while since Android Lollipop was unveiled, but a lot of your handsets still don't have it, as it's down to individual manufacturers to bring it to their devices.
That takes time, but we're finally seeing it trickle out to ever more phones, and many manufacturers have also revealed when they plan to roll out the update.
And today we are bringing you the Lollipop touch to Samsung Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 (Sprint); this ROM is ported from an official firmware of GT-I9505.
You need to have root and CWM or TWRP installed so as to install this rom, as we mentioned above it's ported from official firmware of GT-I9505 Enjoy it on your Sprint phone."
Here is my experience so far..
After Wiping Everything (Data, Dalvik, Cache, Etc) i installed the ROM (Please note on first boot it took my phone almost 20 minutes to boot) so far everything functions as it should (Voice, Camera, BT, Camera, NFC, WiFi, IR Blaster)
Only things not working are:
3G/4GLTE
MMS
No APN Settings (Which could Explain why Data is not working)
other then the data not working the ROM runs extremely smooth....
This is a start.... hopefully someone could maybe open the hood to get Data working.. who knows.. but im using it for now (only because im on wifi 90% of the time)
Enjoy

only 3g/4glte not working.
Thanks but I think I will wait a little.

I took a chance and installed it. So far I am glad I did.
I use a SPH-L720 unlocked, with a T-mobile SIM. It is working great guns so far. Only hiccup I had was after installing SuperSU and reboot, the data (HSPA+, i.e. you don't get LTE on GSM) disappeared. Another reboot and got it back. Also it was using epc.t-mobile.com APN. Switched it to fast.t-mobile.com.

lrosa143 said:
First off i want to say i did not Develop this ROM..
Just Google "Lollipop Ported to SPH-L720" and you will find the Source since i cannot post links
Here is the description from the Website where the ROM was Posted:
"It's been a while since Android Lollipop was unveiled, but a lot of your handsets still don't have it, as it's down to individual manufacturers to bring it to their devices.
That takes time, but we're finally seeing it trickle out to ever more phones, and many manufacturers have also revealed when they plan to roll out the update.
And today we are bringing you the Lollipop touch to Samsung Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 (Sprint); this ROM is ported from an official firmware of GT-I9505.
You need to have root and CWM or TWRP installed so as to install this rom, as we mentioned above it's ported from official firmware of GT-I9505 Enjoy it on your Sprint phone."
Here is my experience so far..
After Wiping Everything (Data, Dalvik, Cache, Etc) i installed the ROM (Please note on first boot it took my phone almost 20 minutes to boot) so far everything functions as it should (Voice, Camera, BT, Camera, NFC, WiFi, IR Blaster)
Only things not working are:
3G/4GLTE
MMS
No APN Settings (Which could Explain why Data is not working)
other then the data not working the ROM runs extremely smooth....
This is a start.... hopefully someone could maybe open the hood to get Data working.. who knows.. but im using it for now (only because im on wifi 90% of the time)
Enjoy
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Thanks for sharing my work
nohack.

TheMoroccan said:
Thanks for sharing my work
nohack.
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No Problem.. it is a good rom just wish i could get it working 100 % with sprint service on my SPH-L720

Still trying to make it work and I tripped my knox I'm on 0x1 now lol

this will be really good news if the i9505 gets 5.1.1 because at this point i think we're lucky if the sph-l720 gets 5.0.0.

Roll back Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 T719 T719XXU1BRA1 from 7->6 - correct firmware advice

Roll back Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 T719 T719XXU1BRA1 from 7->6 - correct firmware advice
Hi,
Sorry for a noob question, just want to make sure I don't get this wrong as I've not reflashed a tablet before and I can't find an answer that specifically addresses this question.
My Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 8.0 T719 4G 32GB Qualcomm 3072 MB is running Android 7.0 and I have a must-use app that won't get along with anything above Android 6, so I need to downgrade.
The Baseband version of the tablet is T719XXU1BRA1.
I'm in the UK, the tablet has LTE, which I need, and it should be unlocked to all networks. It was supplied by Amazon UK but I suspect it's not a UK specific model.
I've searched for 6.x ROMs for this specific version, but cannot find one that exactly matches the model number and I'm not sure if any T719 version will do (eg I think some are network-specific or aren't for LTE-equipped versions).
I'd be happy using an official Samsung 6.x ROM if it'll retain app functions that are blocked by a rooted phone (my bank's app wont work on a rooted phone, for instance) but I'd really like one that gave me control to remove the bloatware and keep things clean, even if that meant sacrificing the bank app functionality.
Can anyone point me towards the specific ROM I should use for either route?
Thanks very much.
J

You can use any T719 rom,only old 6.0.1. available.
Choose from here,slow download but it works https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s2/SM-T719/
It will be unbranded,all languages available for European roms( e.g Romania)
The only problem that can occur is the bootloader.
On newer Samsung devices it doesn't allow to downgrade.
You can try with Odin.
Cheeers

viasat said:
You can use any T719 rom,only old 6.0.1. available.
Choose from here,slow download but it works https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s2/SM-T719/
It will be unbranded,all languages available for European roms( e.g Romania)
The only problem that can occur is the bootloader.
On newer Samsung devices it doesn't allow to downgrade.
You can try with Odin.
Cheeers
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Shouldn't need to downgrade the bootloader as they are usually backwards compatible with the previous OS version.
Just flash AP.
As for root and apps refusing to work, Magisk hide can handle most of them.

ashyx said:
Shouldn't need to downgrade the bootloader as they are usually backwards compatible with the previous OS version.
Just flash AP.
As for root and apps refusing to work, Magisk hide can handle most of them.
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Great - thanks both, will try both and update on success.

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