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Samsung i5800 Galaxy 3 Rom

Hello All,
What the best ROM which support Arabic for Samsung i5800 Galaxy 3, and how to install it by details if possible, please?
I tried already to upgrade to one ROM, but I got problem with mobile.
I remove/unplug the cable during the installation thinking that my mobile got frozen... when I use the "Power" button , I have no display, what to do also..
Thank you in advance,

FMMM said:
Hello All,
What the best ROM which support Arabic for Samsung i5800 Galaxy 3, and how to install it by details if possible, please?
I tried already to upgrade to one ROM, but I got problem with mobile.
I remove/unplug the cable during the installation thinking that my mobile got frozen... when I use the "Power" button , I have no display, what to do also..
Thank you in advance,
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Kyrillos' ROM supports it i think. Go on the development forum and search for Kyrillos' 9.5

Hello,
Thank you for your reply, what about the second part of my question, please?
I remove/unplug the cable during the installation thinking that my mobile got frozen... when I use the "Power" button , I have no display, what to do also..
Thank you for your help in advance,

Hold the volume down, home button and power button at the same time for 5 seconds and it should go into download mode. If it doesn't go into download mode, your phone has been hard bricked which means it is useless but i doubt that will happen because i have unplugged my phone whilst i was installing a ROM and used the procedure i have written and it worked.

I have done that, and still no display, do you think the problem from battery or hard bricked?
I plug the mobile for whole day in the charger, and I cannot see on the display the image of battery even, what you suggest, please?

That's not good.. i think you have hard-bricked it.. -> back to samsung service...

If you cant go into download mode by keypressing,you probably hard bricked your phone...the samsung service should be able to bring the phone back to life...just one question,why in hell would you unplug your phone during flashing proces? ?
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artifex21 said:
If you cant go into download mode by keypressing,you probably hard bricked your phone...the samsung service should be able to bring the phone back to life...just one question,why in hell would you unplug your phone during flashing proces? ?
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even i unplugged phone during flashing months ago, because flashing process just stopped. But i didn't flash bootloader, so my problem was fixed by flashing again and i could enter the download menu. Not sure why but i was happy

Best rom??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478503

[Q] Brick forever or possibility to restore?

Good evening everyone.
I bought Samsung galaxy tab 7.7 GT-P6800 about month ago. It's been working fine, till this saturday. When i tried to unlock my Tab, device didn't respond. I tried to power it on, but still no response. Hm, the reason of this thing is only one - too low battery. So, i putted my device on charge (saw battery icon on screen). After 2 hours, I came back and tried to power my device again, but it freezed with this battery icon. I hold power button for 10-15 seconds and my device started to load, but it got freezed on "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7". My Tab is rooted, but firmware is official.
What my DEVICE CAN'T DO:
* Can't load into CWM (freezing at "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7";
* Can't Power on;
* Can't charge;
* Can't connect to PC.
What my DEVICE CAN DO:
* Load into Downloading mode.
Is it possible to restore my Tab? If yes, how to do it, using Downloading mode (Kies doesn't see my tab)? Please help.
Thanks for your help.

Mrakoris/ said:
Good evening everyone.
I bought Samsung galaxy tab 7.7 GT-P6800 about month ago. It's been working fine, till this saturday. When i tried to unlock my Tab, device didn't respond. I tried to power it on, but still no response. Hm, the reason of this thing is only one - too low battery. So, i putted my device on charge (saw battery icon on screen). After 2 hours, I came back and tried to power my device again, but it freezed with this battery icon. I hold power button for 10-15 seconds and my device started to load, but it got freezed on "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7". My Tab is rooted, but firmware is official.
What my DEVICE CAN'T DO:
* Can't load into CWM (freezing at "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7";
* Can't Power on;
* Can't charge;
* Can't connect to PC.
What my DEVICE CAN DO:
* Load into Downloading mode.
Is it possible to restore my Tab? If yes, how to do it, using Downloading mode (Kies doesn't see my tab)? Please help.
Thanks for your help.
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You can flash new rom via pc odin if you can go to download mode. I would suggest go over this thread first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635

cakrabayu said:
You can flash new rom via pc odin if you can go to download mode. I would suggest go over this thread first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635
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Thanks.
I restored my Tab to original firmware, but still freezing at "Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7".

Mrakoris/ said:
Thanks.
I restored my Tab to original firmware, but still freezing at "Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7".
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I feel sorry about that. Do you clean install your ROM? If you can now go to CWM Recovery, then it would be good. You can try factory reset in CWM.

I had the same issue this is when the flashed Rom is damaged.You need to install the originap Samsung Rom which can be bought from samsung or give your tab to a repair shop they will have the neccery things.
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you need to make factory reset using cwm recovery... If you reinstall the Official Honeycomb firmware... you are safe to wipe using the stock 3e recovery... if you are on ICS... please go to download mode and install cwm... then factory reset...

edan1979 said:
you need to make factory reset using cwm recovery... If you reinstall the Official Honeycomb firmware... you are safe to wipe using the stock 3e recovery... if you are on ICS... please go to download mode and install cwm... then factory reset...
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Hey,
Thanks for your reply!
I flashed my SGT 7.7 back to Official Honeycomb firmware, but i still can't access recovery mode. The only thing i can do is - load into download mode. I can't install CWM, because i flashed it to NON rooted Official firmware. It's still like a brick
Any other suggestions?
Thanks!

how did you try to enter the recovery mode? what key combination that you press...

Mrakoris/ said:
Hey,
Thanks for your reply!
I flashed my SGT 7.7 back to Official Honeycomb firmware, but i still can't access recovery mode. The only thing i can do is - load into download mode. I can't install CWM, because i flashed it to NON rooted Official firmware. It's still like a brick
Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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Isnt it possible to flash CWM without rooting first??
If I remember correctly.... Go into download mode... using Odin and flash CWM....
if you get that..... then try to re=boot into recovery and wipe away if your on HC...
good luck

edan1979 said:
how did you try to enter the recovery mode? what key combination that you press...
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Power + Volume Up buttons.

jimmbomb said:
Isnt it possible to flash CWM without rooting first??
If I remember correctly.... Go into download mode... using Odin and flash CWM....
if you get that..... then try to re=boot into recovery and wipe away if your on HC...
good luck
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Flashed CWM using Odin, but still can't access anything. I can only see two loading screens:
1. Freezing battery icon. (it happens, when i try to charge my tablet)
2. Freezing Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 sign.(it happens, when i just try to power my device on)
The only way I can power off my tablet is to wait untill my device's battery discharges.

I'm in the same situation:
1. Freezing battery icon. (it happens, when i try to charge my tablet)
2. Freezing Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 sign.(it happens, when i just try to power my device on)
Although I can boot into CWM 5.0.2.7 but I'm unable to successfully get a rom to work...
Very frustrating isn't it.
I'm thinking about trying this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886

ianmere said:
I'm in the same situation:
1. Freezing battery icon. (it happens, when i try to charge my tablet)
2. Freezing Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 sign.(it happens, when i just try to power my device on)
Although I can boot into CWM 5.0.2.7 but I'm unable to successfully get a rom to work...
Very frustrating isn't it.
I'm thinking about trying this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886
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Heh, that's true. If anything will help you to make your device alive again, please tell me. Because I really have no idea what to do. Tried everything...
Thanks.

Mrakoris/ said:
Heh, that's true. If anything will help you to make your device alive again, please tell me. Because I really have no idea what to do. Tried everything...
Thanks.
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OK, I went through the following guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862294
And it really worked!!! it takes a while, you will need to put aside around 1-2 hours to go through it carefully step by step.
I flashed CWM using odin first.

ianmere said:
OK, I went through the following guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862294
And it really worked!!! it takes a while, you will need to put aside around 1-2 hours to go through it carefully step by step.
I flashed CWM using odin first.
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What firmware were you using on your tablet, while you were flashing CWM? Why I am asking it, is because i tried lots of different firmwares to install CWM and i couldn't boot into CWM niether with honeycomb, nor with ICS. And yeah thanks for your help.

Mrakoris/ said:
What firmware were you using on your tablet, while you were flashing CWM? Why I am asking it, is because i tried lots of different firmwares to install CWM and i couldn't boot into CWM niether with honeycomb, nor with ICS. And yeah thanks for your help.
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I started with ICS stock but after my initial flash did't work I believe I wasn't really running any rom because it didn't work.
I then went into Odin/download mode (holding volume down and power).
once in I used the cwm-6.0.2.3-p6800.tar file and loaded it under "Bootloader" then I flashed that successfully.
to then get into recovery I hold Volume up + power (for a very long time about 20secs).
Once in recovery then you can begin the above guide to repair the sdcard.
Hope that helps.

Thanks again for your reply.
I did exactly everything you wrote, even installed original ICS firmware again using Odin. Flashed recovery, hold Power + Vol Up buttons for like 5 minutes, but f*** this, still didn't boot into recovery. Erh.. my device is broken forever.. No solution for all this..

Mrakoris/ said:
What my DEVICE CAN'T DO:
* Can't load into CWM (freezing at "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7";
* Can't Power on;
* Can't charge;
* Can't connect to PC.
What my DEVICE CAN DO:
* Load into Downloading mode.
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I'm in the same situation as Mrakoris, expect that I was in CM 10 and flashed to CM 10.1 before I got a brick.
cakrabayu said:
You can flash new rom via pc odin if you can go to download mode. I would suggest go over this thread first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469635
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I had a look at that topic but I'd rather try to get to CWM first just to wipe data/cache partitions.
Mrakoris/ said:
Flashed CWM using Odin, but still can't access anything. I can only see two loading screens:
1. Freezing battery icon. (it happens, when i try to charge my tablet)
2. Freezing Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 sign.(it happens, when i just try to power my device on)
The only way I can power off my tablet is to wait untill my device's battery discharges.
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ianmere said:
OK, I went through the following guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862294
And it really worked!!! it takes a while, you will need to put aside around 1-2 hours to go through it carefully step by step.
I flashed CWM using odin first.
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How do you flash CWM using ODIN? CWM isn't a Bootloader, nor a PDA, nor a Phone, nor a CSC.
Thanks in advance, hope I'll get back my Galaxy Tab 7.7!

1. go to download mode
2. connect your device to your pc and start odin
3. put the cwm files on phone section of odin
4. flash awayyyyy....

Yay
Yaaaaay! Problem solved! My Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. P6800 is alive again!
The problem was so easy, that i laught alot, when solved it. The problem was with micro SDcard. I used micro SDcard from my last Nokia phone, but Nokia's micro SDcard didn't approach to SGT7.7, but it approached ONLY by the size! So I used another micro SDcard, which I got when I bougt my Tab! Woohoo, i'm so happy now :laugh:

[Q] Boot Loop HELP!!

my p6800 went into a bootloop 2 days ago, ive done flashing according to what ive found in the forum, 3 parts firmware (with and without boot.bin and sbl.bin) , CWM etc.. i cant check if i have faulty emmc as i cant get into recovery mode using the button combo so i cant wipe anything. it jus show me and empty battery logo with a circle inside. i left it to charged for at least an hour but still i cant get into recovery. though i can get into download mode. can anyone help me? thanks in advance!

alvin_vii said:
my p6800 went into a bootloop 2 days ago, ive done flashing according to what ive found in the forum, 3 parts firmware (with and without boot.bin and sbl.bin) , CWM etc.. i cant check if i have faulty emmc as i cant get into recovery mode using the button combo so i cant wipe anything. it jus show me and empty battery logo with a circle inside. i left it to charged for at least an hour but still i cant get into recovery. though i can get into download mode. can anyone help me? thanks in advance!
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Try reflash original HC firmware. For me worked

yep, best bet is to reflash with original HC then format/wipe using default wiper in the recovery menu.
I also tried flashing an official ICS directly to a bootloop stricken device and it works too

Bootloop Problem
hi guys..
My P6800 also experienced this boot loop last week. My firmware is stock ICS non-rooted. I dont want to wipe data while in ICS so I reflashed my tab with stock Honeycomb using Odin. But after flashing, the tab was still stuck at the Samsung logo. I wanted to wipe data in recovery but when I press the Power + Volume Up button, the screen initially goes to the recovery screen for a few seconds and displays:
#MANUAL MODE#
Updating application...
then after a few seconds, the tab will reboot again and will be stuck at the Samsung Logo. I dont know what to do anymore. Im still able to go to the download mode though. (Power + Volume down)
Any suggestions?
Also now im not able to turn off the tab. Its still stuck at the Samsung logo. And when I try to plug and remove the charger, the tab is stuck at the battery symbol.
Help please..

ginoboyz said:
hi guys..
My P6800 also experienced this boot loop last week. My firmware is stock ICS non-rooted. I dont want to wipe data while in ICS so I reflashed my tab with stock Honeycomb using Odin. But after flashing, the tab was still stuck at the Samsung logo. I wanted to wipe data in recovery but when I press the Power + Volume Up button, the screen initially goes to the recovery screen for a few seconds and displays:
#MANUAL MODE#
Updating application...
then after a few seconds, the tab will reboot again and will be stuck at the Samsung Logo. I dont know what to do anymore. Im still able to go to the download mode though. (Power + Volume down)
Any suggestions?
Also now im not able to turn off the tab. Its still stuck at the Samsung logo. And when I try to plug and remove the charger, the tab is stuck at the battery symbol.
Help please..
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ive tried e original HC n ICS firmware bt i still cant tk it out of bootloop.. ive flashed many androids b4 bt this one really gt me stumped, so i actually dumped it.

alvin_vii said:
ive tried e original HC n ICS firmware bt i still cant tk it out of bootloop.. ive flashed many androids b4 bt this one really gt me stumped, so i actually dumped it.
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thanks for your suggestion but i love this tab and i wont dump it.
Maybe others could help me. Anyone?

ginoboyz said:
thanks for your suggestion but i love this tab and i wont dump it.
Maybe others could help me. Anyone?
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did you try the XXLA3 ATO firmware? 3 files with ATO .pit files?

Don't easy try to flash with pit file,it's very danger and will destroy your emmc.try to flash it with the can over Odin in download mode
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[Q] Firmware upgrade failed

Hi all,
I have a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and was trying to upgrade to 4.1.2 through this (http://droidviews.com/2013/samsung-...3g-wifi-gets-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update/) guide. ODIN finished successfully but on reboot I am at presented with a screen that says Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
I plus my tab in via USB and fire up Kies but my device is not found.
I have tried Power+Vol up and Power+Vol down but I am returned to the same screen/message.
Is my best option to let the battery drain then charge and try to get into download mode via Power+Vol up and use ODIN to flash the factory standard image?
If there is another way that would be quicker than waiting for a battery drain I would appreciate any assistance. Actually at the moment I would just appreciate any assistance
TIA

Does ODIN see your tab on the "firmware encountered an issue" screen?
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MultipleMonomials said:
Does ODIN see your tab on the "firmware encountered an issue" screen?
Posted from my Fascinate using XDA Premium
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Thanks for the reply
I left it overnight to discharge and tried again this morning and all button combinations end at the same screen.
I have plugged it in this morning for all of about 2 min to get a small amount of charge into it to see if ODIN can see it and it does. Should I try to re-flash it?
Is there a different method based on it's current state?
The author of the post has been kind enough to reply to me and it looks like I may not have been in download mode, but rather in recovery when I flashed it.
I have been flashing ROM's on phones and my old xoom for about 3 years now and this is the first issue I have had. I was even more careful than usual on this one as it was the first change I had made to the tab, I guess it just goes to show that you need to be VERY aware of the different states and what they look like before flashing.

Yeah, I've seen this before, and in those cases the tab was actually in download mode. Try flashing with ODIN.
Posted from my Galaxy Tab 2 with CM10.1

Just re-flashed 4.1.2 firmware again in ODIN and it has worked
Feels a bit sluggish, might do a factory reset to see if that flashes some of the crap out of the upgrade.
Thanks for the replies......much appreciated

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) won't shut down after the latest firmware update

Hi. I hope this is the correct forum. My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) won't shut down after the latest firmware update. I believe I had 4.2.1 and now I have 4.2.2. My device name is is GT-P5113. I plugged the Tab into my computer and Kies opened automatically. It said there was an update for my device so I updated.
All seems to be ok, but now when I choose to "shut down" the tablet shuts down and then cycles back on as if I had just pressed the power button to turn it back on.
I guess it could be worse - it could be refusing to turn on.
Is there a fix for this? Anybody else had this problem?
It is not rooted and I don't really want to do so.
Thanks in advance for any help!

I think u could wipe cache in stock recovery I would do that and see if that fixes it. Hold down vol up and power at the same time till the device reboots into recovery. Dunno how it is on the bigger ones but on the 7" I have to keeo holding the buttons for a second longer after the samsung gtab2 logo comes on to boot in to recovery.
Remember u dont want to factory reset just wipe cache
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wipe cache
Thank you for the reply. I tried that and got an "error". I was able to get to recovery mode and choose "wipe cache". It begins and I get an error message.
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I think u could wipe cache in stock recovery I would do that and see if that fixes it. Hold down vol up and power at the same time till the device reboots into recovery. Dunno how it is on the bigger ones but on the 7" I have to keeo holding the buttons for a second longer after the samsung gtab2 logo comes on to boot in to recovery.
Remember u dont want to factory reset just wipe cache
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beezerhale said:
Thank you for the reply. I tried that and got an "error". I was able to get to recovery mode and choose "wipe cache". It begins and I get an error message.
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What type of error?? :cyclops:

error
It just read "error" and a image of the little android on it's back.
mythi said:
What type of error?? :cyclops:
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beezerhale said:
It just read "error" and a image of the little android on it's back.
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can you take a picture of it ??

mythi said:
What type of error?? :cyclops:
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mythi said:
can you take a picture of it ??
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I just uploaded 4 pics to a section of a website that I already have running.
Here is the link:
http://6thgraderocks.wix.com/galazyerror
The images show the end process of updating through Kies (I screen captured), the current tab info, the recovery screen and the error I get when I try to erase cache. Keep in mind, I am able to reboot and my tablet comes on like normal - no issues except when I try to turn it off - it comes right back on.

beezerhale said:
I just uploaded 4 pics to a section of a website that I already have running.
Here is the link:
http://6thgraderocks.wix.com/galazyerror
The images show the end process of updating through Kies (I screen captured), the current tab info, the recovery screen and the error I get when I try to erase cache. Keep in mind, I am able to reboot and my tablet comes on like normal - no issues except when I try to turn it off - it comes right back on.
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Did you try flashing pit?? did you flash jb bootloader ?? did your device be rooted before flash ?? were you on cm/aokp/pac/slim/etc ??? if yes whic h build did you flash black hawk next kernel ?? <--- may be it what caused it ---> did you try to downgrade to 4.0.3/4.0.4/4.1.2 if yes what happened what did you flash before going to stock rom like mod and etc ???? hope you answer these questions !!
also try this
enable usb debugging
turn off your tab fully
connect tab to pc pull a logcat dsmg ksmg and post them as txt or pastbin
does your tab stuck in recovery loop like rebooting always to recovery sometimes until you compeletly shut down the tab?
if it is under warranty return it to SAMMY TO FIX IT IT IS THEIR FAULT !!
i think it is not hard ware related don't worry !!

This tab is not rooted or tampered with at all. I have no desire to do so.
mythi said:
Did you try flashing pit?? did you flash jb bootloader ?? did your device be rooted before flash ?? were you on cm/aokp/pac/slim/etc ??? if yes whic h build did you flash black hawk next kernel ?? <--- may be it what caused it ---> did you try to downgrade to 4.0.3/4.0.4/4.1.2 if yes what happened what did you flash before going to stock rom like mod and etc ???? hope you answer these questions !!
also try this
enable usb debugging
turn off your tab fully
connect tab to pc pull a logcat dsmg ksmg and post them as txt or pastbin
does your tab stuck in recovery loop like rebooting always to recovery sometimes until you compeletly shut down the tab?
if it is under warranty return it to SAMMY TO FIX IT IT IS THEIR FAULT !!
i think it is not hard ware related don't worry !!
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I have the exact same problem with BOTH my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (Wi-Fi only) It's a software problem for sure...

Also flashing back to 4.1.1 or lower will eliminate the problem
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I know I could probably do that (flash back) myself, but I just don't want to. I have bricked a Kindle Fire before while trying to make it do what I wanted it to. I don't want to mess with this Galaxy - it does exactly what I want it to --- surf the web, Netflix/Hulu, and comic books - I'm not too complicated!
I spoke with Samsung yesterday and they said to try a hard reset. That did not work. I spoke with another rep this morning and they are going to repair or replace it for me. He sent a shipping label to my email. This was a gift and I have no receipt. I am VERY pleased with the service from Samsung.
SebasC said:
Also flashing back to 4.1.1 or lower will eliminate the problem
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So you're going to replace a perfectly good product with a software mistake? I've two tablets, unrooted, 4.2.2 with the same problem... Your better off waiting for a fix..

Why shoukd he feel burdened for something he had no control over. Samsung sent the update, iys not his fault its not doing what it should. If he wants to return it cuz it doesnt turn off as it should he has every right to do so. At least he didnt brick it and is expecting samsung to pay for it.
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I had the same problem
Hello,
I registered here to just answer your question since I've been searching around on the internet as well for this problem. I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with version 4.2.1. I updated to version 4.2.2 and all hell broke loose. Before I get into it, I had a perfectly working tablet that never had any problems. I installed all updates through OTA or Samsung Kies. It's not rooted.
Anyway, after the update to 4.2.2 my tablet wouldn't turn on. I had to plug it into the wall outlet and then it finally turned on. After playing around with it, some of the widgets didn't work so I thought maybe I should turn it off and reboot it. When I chose "power off" it wouldn't turn off. Instead it would automatically restart. After trying several attempts it still wouldn't turn off so I contacted Samsung. They made me clear the cache and then wipe out the whole system and install a fresh copy of the software. The tablet then went black and now all that was shown on the screen was the little android bot with the error message like how yours is now. It wouldn't boot up to the main screen anymore.
So I had to return the tablet back to Samsung yesterday and they are going to attempt to fix it. It's still under warranty but I'll be pissed if I won't be able to install the new software on my tablet since I like the new updates they did for it.
Anyway, sorry for my long response but I hope this helps you out even though nothing was resolved. I'll post what happens once I get back my tablet.

Similar "Reboot after turn off" issue
I have the same "can't turn off" issue on my stock Tab 2 10.1 updated to 4.2.2 via Kies. After turning off and confirming on the screen, the tablet simply turns back on. This typically happens several times in a row before something happens and it stays off. I emailed Samsung to request support.
d86 said:
Hello,
I registered here to just answer your question since I've been searching around on the internet as well for this problem. I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with version 4.2.1. I updated to version 4.2.2 and all hell broke loose. Before I get into it, I had a perfectly working tablet that never had any problems. I installed all updates through OTA or Samsung Kies. It's not rooted.
Anyway, after the update to 4.2.2 my tablet wouldn't turn on. I had to plug it into the wall outlet and then it finally turned on. After playing around with it, some of the widgets didn't work so I thought maybe I should turn it off and reboot it. When I chose "power off" it wouldn't turn off. Instead it would automatically restart. After trying several attempts it still wouldn't turn off so I contacted Samsung. They made me clear the cache and then wipe out the whole system and install a fresh copy of the software. The tablet then went black and now all that was shown on the screen was the little android bot with the error message like how yours is now. It wouldn't boot up to the main screen anymore.
So I had to return the tablet back to Samsung yesterday and they are going to attempt to fix it. It's still under warranty but I'll be pissed if I won't be able to install the new software on my tablet since I like the new updates they did for it.
Anyway, sorry for my long response but I hope this helps you out even though nothing was resolved. I'll post what happens once I get back my tablet.
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Reboot issues
avm1 said:
I have the same "can't turn off" issue on my stock Tab 2 10.1 updated to 4.2.2 via Kies. After turning off and confirming on the screen, the tablet simply turns back on. This typically happens several times in a row before something happens and it stays off. I emailed Samsung to request support.
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I had a live chat with Samsung just now. It is interesting that the tech I communicated with did not know of any issue with the rebooting and there was no mention in their system that a problem even existed (so I sent a link to this page to him).
Anyway, the end result was that it I wanted to fix the problem, I would have to restore Android through KIES:
samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00052690/61266/GT-P3113GRSXAR
This will delete all data and get back to Android 4.2.1
Since I have already have seen issues with KIES, I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to just use ODIN? Any suggestions from those who might have tried both?

update #1
Just wanted to give an update. Samsung sent me an email yesterday stating they "fixed" my tablet. I should be getting back my tablet by the end of this week or early next week. The receipt said that it was a "software problem" and they reinstalled new software with the latest update. I'm just wondering if it's 4.1.2(that worked fine with my tablet) or 4.2.2(which messed up my tablet)
I'll give another update once I get it in my possession.
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SamsungTab2User said:
I had a live chat with Samsung just now. It is interesting that the tech I communicated with did not know of any issue with the rebooting and there was no mention in their system that a problem even existed (so I sent a link to this page to him).
Anyway, the end result was that it I wanted to fix the problem, I would have to restore Android through KIES:
samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00052690/61266/GT-P3113GRSXAR
This will delete all data and get back to Android 4.2.1
Since I have already have seen issues with KIES, I wonder if it wouldn't be easier to just use ODIN? Any suggestions from those who might have tried both?
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I tried this when I chatted with Samsung and it messed up my tablet completely where as when I rebooted my tablet it would show an android robot with "error"
Plus, I don't know about you but I don't want to have 4.2.1. I want to have the 4.2.2 update on my tablet. It's a much more sleeker interface. Just the only problem is that it wouldn't shut off. I will see what happens once I have it. If 4.2.1 is on my tablet I will try again updating the software to 4.2.2.

There are some problems like boot fail or can't poweroff I've seen at some posts, they do the same things:
1.flash a 4.2.2 stock rom
2.have some problems: boot fail or can't poweroff eg..
3.boot to recovery and want to wipe the cache
4.get a error with the robot logo lie down
I found a post mentions that he've fixed this problem by using odin 3.07 flash the 4.2.2 stock rom with a matched kernel boot file.
The post is here, it's in chinese:
http://b.it168.com/thread-4690107-1-1.html
His solution is get to this site to find the 4.2.2 stock rom and matched kernel file of your device and use odin 3.07 flash them:
http://samsung-updates.com/
do it at your own risk maybe solve your problem.

Update #2
So I got my tablet today and I turned it on to see that it had android software 4.1.1. Then the software update icon popped up and I updated to 4.2.2. Then the same problem happened again like the last time. The tablet wouldn't turn off and it would automatically restart. I contacted Samsung Support again and they had me do a factory reset which then fried my tablet again. It doesn't turn on. So now I have to send it back again for a 2nd time. This time they said they may have to replace the tablet either with the same tablet or a different model tablet. But I stressed to them to make sure to update the tablet this time to 4.2.2 so they can see the problem I'm facing. We shall see next week I guess what happens.