Unless and until it is listed as a supported device, ROM Manager will not work properly on the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, 7.7, or any other device.
How many different "tab plus" models are there? At the time of typing this answer, the following models exist: GT-P6210 (wifi only), GT-P6200 (international, 3g), GT-P6200L (region specific 3d - not sure which region), GT-P6200N (region specific 3G - Germany), SGH-T869 (USA/TMobile 3G (no voice))
ICS? Samsung has promised it, but not given a precise timeframe. Here's a thread to discuss: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1446601
Having issues writing to your SDCard? There's a workaround. See this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20869996&postcount=7. If you are lazy, you might also consider this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1458021
"Sleep of Death" issues? This thead is all about it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1386785
Need a factory image? Try this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1367478
Want to root your device? Scan through the development subforum - there are several threads for different models that offer different approaches. The least invasive and one that seems to work for the most devices is: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1367249
CWM Recovery? Click your model: GT-P6210, GT-P6200 or SGH-T869
Wifi connections to Ad-Hoc networks? It doesn't currently work... Here's a thread discussing it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429026
How do I remove CWM Recovery from my device? You need a factory image. See the "factory image" question above.
How do "unroot" my device? It's extremely easy to mess things up when doing it, so I'll be somewhat vague hoping that only those with the ability to understand my directions will attempt it: You need to get rid of /system/bin/su (which requires su and remounts to do) and then to uninstall SuperUser. If you don't know how to do this, you will probably be better off restoring a factory image. See the "factory image" question above.
Are there any ROMs for this tablet? No; a "ROM" is a Read Only Memory and all the memory on this device can be written to. In addition, in order to change ROMs (if any existed on this device) you'd need to crack open the case, desolder at least one microchip, and solder in a replacement. As all the chips are surface mount, you'd need extremely expensive equipment (and some serious soldering skills) to do this.
Are there any custom firmware packages for this device? Ah, that's a much better question. At the time of me typing this question/answer, the selection is extremely limited, and mostly just de-odex'd and re-themed packages. Please check the development subforum (http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1429) and themes subforum (http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1430) for an up to date list. Be careful to only use firmware/themes made for your device model...
"Supercharger" script? I'd avoid anything that modifies kernel parameters. This script disables a function within the kernel that will attempt to recover your device if a bug is encountered. If this script is installed as posted as of this writing, and your kernel encounters such a bug, you'll get "sleep of death" type symptoms. The author of that script has been informed of this, and may take steps to resolve that issue.
I didn't bother to read instructions and flashed a kernel that doesn't match my firmware - now my ethernet doesn't work, I'm stuck in a boot loop, etc. Please help? No, I won't. I spend a considerable amount of time writing instructions, notices and this FAQ. I find it extremely insulting that some people ignore all that effort on my part and blindly install kernels that are CLEARLY marked to not work with firmware versions. Read the "factory image" question above, go back to stock and stay that way until you learn to read.
Take care
Gary
How many different "tab plus" models are there? At the time of typing this answer, the following models exist: GT-P6210 (wifi only), GT-P6200 (international, 3g), GT-P6200L (region specific 3d - not sure which region), GT-P6200N (region specific 3G - Germany), SGH-T869 (USA/TMobile 3G (no voice))
ICS? Samsung has promised it, but not given a precise timeframe. Here's a thread to discuss: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1446601
Having issues writing to your SDCard? There's a workaround. See this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20869996&postcount=7. If you are lazy, you might also consider this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1458021
"Sleep of Death" issues? This thead is all about it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1386785
Need a factory image? Try this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1367478
Want to root your device? Scan through the development subforum - there are several threads for different models that offer different approaches. The least invasive and one that seems to work for the most devices is: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1367249
CWM Recovery? Click your model: GT-P6210, GT-P6200 or SGH-T869
Wifi connections to Ad-Hoc networks? It doesn't currently work... Here's a thread discussing it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429026
How do I remove CWM Recovery from my device? You need a factory image. See the "factory image" question above.
How do "unroot" my device? It's extremely easy to mess things up when doing it, so I'll be somewhat vague hoping that only those with the ability to understand my directions will attempt it: You need to get rid of /system/bin/su (which requires su and remounts to do) and then to uninstall SuperUser. If you don't know how to do this, you will probably be better off restoring a factory image. See the "factory image" question above.
Are there any ROMs for this tablet? No; a "ROM" is a Read Only Memory and all the memory on this device can be written to. In addition, in order to change ROMs (if any existed on this device) you'd need to crack open the case, desolder at least one microchip, and solder in a replacement. As all the chips are surface mount, you'd need extremely expensive equipment (and some serious soldering skills) to do this.
Are there any custom firmware packages for this device? Ah, that's a much better question. At the time of me typing this question/answer, the selection is extremely limited, and mostly just de-odex'd and re-themed packages. Please check the development subforum (http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1429) and themes subforum (http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1430) for an up to date list. Be careful to only use firmware/themes made for your device model...
"Supercharger" script? I'd avoid anything that modifies kernel parameters. This script disables a function within the kernel that will attempt to recover your device if a bug is encountered. If this script is installed as posted as of this writing, and your kernel encounters such a bug, you'll get "sleep of death" type symptoms. The author of that script has been informed of this, and may take steps to resolve that issue.
I didn't bother to read instructions and flashed a kernel that doesn't match my firmware - now my ethernet doesn't work, I'm stuck in a boot loop, etc. Please help? No, I won't. I spend a considerable amount of time writing instructions, notices and this FAQ. I find it extremely insulting that some people ignore all that effort on my part and blindly install kernels that are CLEARLY marked to not work with firmware versions. Read the "factory image" question above, go back to stock and stay that way until you learn to read.
Take care
Gary
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