[How To] ROOT- Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 [GT-P5113 / 5100 / 5110 & 4.0.4 UPGRADE or OEM]

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champ1919

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thanks ill try that what is the fasted rom for this evice

My opinion doesn't really matter, try them all out and decided which one you like best. We were blessed with a couple of devs that did some really good work.

Android Andi has a lot of info on his git page. The link to it is in his signature on his posts. I'd recommend starting to read there ( sorry, on Mobile, unable to copy link for you).
 

Turu2001

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Hi Friends. Odins process was sucefull but, no change System Recovery. Still runs Android System Recovery <3e>
My tablet says "No Command" when start in recovery mode..

Sorry for my english!
 

Turu2001

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Hi And Thansk
NO, I let it reboot itself.
Thank you for your comment.
Now, when it finished, I restarted it by pressing the low volume button and the system recovery reappears
And it keeps saying "No command"
applied multi csc-code FAILED
 

alex18881

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Hi And Thansk
NO, I let it reboot itself.
Thank you for your comment.
Now, when it finished, I restarted it by pressing the low volume button and the system recovery reappears
And it keeps saying "No command"
applied multi csc-code FAILED

I had experienced absolutely the same issue before I've read somewhere here - UNCHECK reboot in Odin, and after it's done with flashing, manually turn the tab off and then boot into recovery manually (pwr+vol.up).
 

Turu2001

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I had experienced absolutely the same issue before I've read somewhere here - UNCHECK reboot in Odin, and after it's done with flashing, manually turn the tab off and then boot into recovery manually (pwr+vol.up).

Thank you very much my friend.
You really renewed my illusions.
But sadly it keeps failing.
I think I should first fix the "no command" error

NOTE: If I reset it with VOL UP it goes to Download mode. If I do it with VOL DOWN, it loads the Recovery Original
 

neilhaj

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Good morning

I've got this tablet p5110 and was wondering if it was worth messing around with? I only want to watch IPTV on it so it doesn't have to be all singing and dancing.

How easy would it be for a newbie to flash or am I better of whacking it on eBay for a few quid towards a newer one?

Thanks

Neil
 

Mighty

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Good morning

I've got this tablet p5110 and was wondering if it was worth messing around with? I only want to watch IPTV on it so it doesn't have to be all singing and dancing.

How easy would it be for a newbie to flash or am I better of whacking it on eBay for a few quid towards a newer one?

Thanks

Neil
Its ancient so bootloader is unlocked by default, rooting and flashing is very easy. But again speed takes a hit as it is almost a decade old device
 

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    HOW TO ROOT Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Model GT-P5113, GT-P5110 or GT-P5100

    This solution requires access to a PC running Windows. Linux & Apple install info: post #203.
    This process adds 1 to your Download Counter (indicates tablet is customized unless reset to zero).
    Like everyone else on xda-developers, I make no guarantees nor bear any responsibility for your Samsung Galaxy Tablet(s).

    This procedure works on stock 4.03 ROM but may not work if your new tablet comes with 4.04 installed.
    For those who receive a new tablet running 4.0.3 : ROOT your tablet BEFORE you install 4.0.4 update
    and if you update to a 4.0.4 ROM by installing a zip file via CWM5 your access to CWM5 should remain.
    If you used KIES to update to 4.04 BEFORE rooting OR received a new tablet that came loaded with 4.04,
    use
    workaround at post 325.


    What you need:
    1. Odin3-v1.85_3.zip
    2.ClockworkMod Recovery Version 5.5.0.4: is no longer available for download so you can try using philz_touch_4.93.6-p5100.zip and his .tar versions which should work as well or better than 5.5.0.4 did. Download BOTH the zip and tar versions.
    3. If you never installed Samsung KIES, you MUST install Samsung USB Drivers BEFORE any of the above (so your PC connects to tablet).

    IMPORTANT: Copy philz_touch_4.93.6-p5100.zip to the ROOT of your external sdcard ( /mnt/extSdCard ). This is the micro sdcard you insert in tablet slot. Your /mnt/sdcard folder is internal memory (not recognized in CWM recovery).

    To avoid confusion about using the Volume rocker switch, I'll refer to side closest to POWER button as LEFT/Volume DOWN and side away from power switch as RIGHT/VolumeUP.

    STEP 1:
    Turn tablet OFF and restart in download mode by pushing and holding Power & Volume UP/RIGHT buttons at same time. When wording with yellow triangle appears, push Volume down to continue into download (ODIN) mode. Don't plug tablet into computer yet.

    STEP 2:
    Make sure KIES (if installed) is closed and not running.
    Extract Odin3 v1.85.exe and run it.

    STEP 3:
    Connect tablet to computer.
    In Odin, click PDA button. Select philz_touch_4.93.6-p5100.tar file you downloaded and click START button.
    Let Odin install files. When it's done installing CWM, box turns GREEN and tablet will reboot.

    STEP 4:
    Disconnect tablet from computer. Turn tablet OFF and restart in recovery (CWM) by pushing and holding Power & Volume DOWN/LEFT buttons at same time. When Samsung Tab 2 10.1 logo appears, you can release power button but continue holding volume button for a few more seconds. Note: If you've done this on other Samsung devices, you will notice that it takes longer before blue CWM text appears ... just be patient.

    Once you are in recovery, use volume button (UP/DOWN/LEFT OR RIGHT) to move around and POWER button to select an option.
    Select install zip from sdcard. Choose philz_touch_4.93.6-p5100.zip) file you already copied to root of sdcard.

    When rooting is finished, choose reboot system now from CWM menu.

    DONE !

    You should now be rooted. Depending on your Tab2 model, you may need to manually install SuperUser and disable SuperSU before you can install or use all root goodies.

    Now that your Tab 2 10.1 is rooted, I strongly suggest going to Play Store and install a free app called Quick Boot. It lets you reboot into CWM the easiest & fastest way. Then reboot into Recovery (CWM) and make a Backup BEFORE you do ANYTHING else to your tablet.

    WARNING: Do not install ROM Manager until developer says app will support Tab2 10.1 < Posting this because someone bricked their Tab2.
    In addition, ROM Toolbox may not work properly (1 crash reported).

    Thanks to nycbjr, xoomdev, Android Groupee, nitr8, Codeworkx snd trevd for help and pieces of the aforementioned process.

    RE-ROOTING
    If you do a firmware update, simply re-root using same procedure and tablet will retain root status (until you do another firmware sometime in the future).

    UNROOTING
    I have successfully unrooted my GT-P5113: [How to] UN-ROOT Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 [GT-P5113 / 5100 / 5110]
    If you're curious about my complete analysis of this tablet, where to buy accessories at LOW prices
    and my feedback after testing a few custom ROMs, read my Galaxy Tab2 10.1 Review on epinions.

    Enjoy,

    Glenn :)


    | Nexus 7 | Galaxy S II | ASUS TF700 | Jura J9 < Love my digital expresso machine
    (Sorry y'all ... sold my Tab2 10.1 many moons ago but I have updated the download links shown above).

    Those who click THANKS are appreciated.

    P.S. Samsung 4.0.4 was my NEW favorite ROM (until I sold my last T2).
    404 was faster & smoother than ANY other current custom ROMs!
    and found more WiFi signals & faster tether to my Sprint E4GT Hotspot! Now my Asus TF700 is The Bolt.
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    Root 4.0.4 workaround

    Sounds like some of the people receiving new tablets that have 4.0.4 installed are having a problem that prevents using the root procedure in my OP so I am going to add a note accordingly until we have a definite solution.

    For those who receive a new tablet running 4.0.3 :
    ROOT your tablet BEFORE you install 4.0.4 update
    and if you update to a 4.0.4 ROM by installing a zip file
    via CWM5 or CWM6 you won't lose access to CWM.

    Glenn :)

    I had the same problem, because I had already taken the 4.0.4 update. The problem I (and I suspect the others) were having is the reboot after Odin installs the CWM. It happens so fast, there's no time to unplug the tablet and do the button dance to boot into recovery. As a result, the normal boot goes through, and runs the install-recovery.sh that Ryan79 mentioned in system/etc, restoring stock recovery.
    Here's how I solved it: On Odin, uncheck "Auto Reboot". Install CWM6. When it goes green, unplug the tablet (still in "download" screen). Reboot manually into recovery (hold power + Vol. left, release power, hold vol. left until CWM screen comes up). I did this straight from the "download" screen. The tablet powered off after a few seconds of holding the power button, then came up to the samsung screen, then I released the power button and continued to hold the volume button until CWM6 loaded. I installed the cwm-root-gtab2.zip file. I selected YES
    when the "Stock Reboot Fix" question appeared. Rebooted from recovery, Successful root! Looks to me like the "fix" simply renames the install-recovery.sh, removing the ".sh" at the end. I have now rebooted a couple of times normally, and can still access CWM6 through the buttons.
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    Works with Tab 2 7 inch

    Do you know if this same method will work on a 7" galaxy tab 2?

    Sent from HTC Sensation w/Prime 5

    Yes, exact same method and requirements.

    Enjoy!

    Glenn :)
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    Galaxy Tab 4.2.2 procedure

    I was unable to execute the procedure as described on page #1, i was recommended to install "GT-P5110_TWRP_2.6.3.1.zip" but this install failed in download mode (i got 3 errors/warnings). Finally got it working, here is the procedure hope i help someone.

    What you need:
    1. Odin3-v1.85_3.zip
    2. philz_touch_6.07.9-p5110.tar.md5 and philz_touch_6.07.9-p5110.zip (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2201860, too bad the project is ended for now (5 oct. 2014)
    3. If you never installed Samsung KIES, you MUST install Samsung USB Drivers BEFORE any of the above (so your PC connects to tablet).

    STEP 1:
    Copy philz_touch_6.07.9-p5110.zip to the ROOT of your external sdcard ( /mnt/extSdCard ). This is the micro sdcard you insert in tablet slot. Your /mnt/sdcard folder is internal memory (not recognized in CWM recovery).

    STEP 2:
    Turn tablet OFF and restart in download mode by pushing and holding Power & Volume UP/RIGHT buttons at same time. When wording with yellow triangle appears, push Volume down to continue into download (ODIN) mode. Don't plug tablet into computer yet.

    STEP 3:
    Make sure KIES (if installed) is closed and not running.
    Extract Odin3 v1.85.exe and run it.

    STEP 4:
    Connect tablet to computer.
    IMPORTANT: Make sure REBOOT is OFF (unselected).
    In Odin, click PDA button. Select philz_touch_6.07.9-p5110.tar.md5 file you downloaded and click START button.
    Let Odin install files. When it's done installing CWM, box turns GREEN.
    After 1-2 seconds the tablet shows a (light)blue bar at the bottom of the screen. Step 4 is completed.

    STEP 5:
    Disconnect tablet from computer.
    Now comes the tricky part.
    Turn tablet OFF, hold POWER button for 3-5 seconds. The screen becomes totally black.
    When turned black release POWER and immediately Power & Volume DOWN/LEFT buttons at same time.
    When Samsung Tab 2 10.1 logo appears, you can release power button but continue holding volume button for a few more seconds.
    You should restart in recovery now, loading the new philz touch recovery.

    STEP 6:
    Once you are in recovery, use volume button (UP/DOWN/LEFT OR RIGHT) to move around and POWER button to select an option.
    Select install zip from sdcard. Choose philz_touch_6.07.9-p5110.zip file you already copied to root of sdcard.

    STEP 7 (last, but important!):
    When rooting is finished, choose reboot system now from CWM menu.
    You get 2 questions (i sorry, cant remember them exactly):
    1. you agree to a modification yes/no;
    2. a confirmation yes/no.
    Both say YES!

    STEP 8.
    You should now be rooted.
    Install:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu and execute app.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup (to remove Samsung bloatware)
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    Details & screen shots

    Hay Glenn can you give some more details and screen shots when you get a chance. Any issues with any apps. Looking forward to rooting my new10.1, also am going to be looking for some ics theming, would like to get rid that GB green.


    Sent your way by ICS goodness.

    Screen shots of what? Nothing changes in the way it boots or runs apps (no yellow triangle, no slow down when booting). Difference you'll see is in the recovery mode. The stock recovery (CWM) doesn't allow you to run the root zip or other custom zip files (I know, I tried). That's why you must first use ODIN to install the custom CWM.

    When it comes to compiling themes and custom ROMs I'm clueless, but it's just a matter of time before the other REAL wizards here will satisfy our appetites. I just contribute what & when I can because open source is all about teamwork & sharing knowledge.

    Glenn :)