newbie help please - Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

have run the rooting procedure on my tab 2 and have a few questions:
1,how can i tell if it has rooted properly and
2,how do i get apk files to work after transfrering them to sd card?
many thanks for helping.

Root checker
I use busy box installer
Just touch the apk and follow the prompts
Give more detail in your posts and especially your title so others can reference them.

thanks for the help but cant see sd card anywhere on tab display.

have downloaded
busybox
superuser
titanium backup
astro
cant see in any program where the sd card showing the apk files is

In "files" or other file manager
/mnt/sdcard - Internal
/mnt/extSdCard - External
Download directory

all sorted folks
many thanks for the help

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[Q] Can't move files from internal SD card to external SD card from within the XOOM

I've searched the forums and can't seem to find an answer to this, but I do know that others have the same issue. For example, when I download a file such as a new kernel zip file, I am unable to move (using Root Explorer or any other file manager) the file from the internal SD card over to the removable external SD card. I always have to connect to my Mac in order to place the file on the external so that I can move forward with flashing, etc. Anyone have a fix for this? I can't believe that such a simple and required function doesn't work. I realize that the external SD card functionality is based on a hack/mod, but it seems like not being able to write to it from within the device makes it somewhat useless in many ways.
EDIT: Nevermind, SOLVED. Found out you have to "copy" and not "move"...works like a charm
In Root Explorer you need to go to the top left and you'll see a button that says Mount R/W make sure it isn't set as Mount R/O. Afterwards make sure you move the files to SDCard/External so you can see it in recovery.
Good you got it to work..

[Q] Applications not installing in the external memory card in Samsung galaxy R

Hello Everyone,
I bought Samsung galaxy R (I 9103) some 10 days back. I am staying in India.I am trying to install application files directly to the external memory card but i am not able to find any option for that. The strange thing is that, the phone is using its 4gb (internal) usable memory as the SD card storage, so every time i use the option "Move to SD card" it simply moves the file to the phones USB storage. Also the memory card is shown as folder "External_SD" but no option for installing into that folder also. What i do every time is just copy the installation files from the usb storage to the memory card and use it. But this thing is also not working for every application. Can anyone provide any solution to this problem??
Thanks in Advance.....
1. Change /etc/vold.fstab file
you need ROOT access
change file in some other location with text editor or find one already fixed
replace existing file with root explorer or adb shell
reboot
2. Make a linux partition (ext4) on external SD - that could be used for link2sd or app2sd apps
and use google search - all answers already there
andrew051974 said:
1. Change /etc/vold.fstab file
you need ROOT access
change file in some other location with text editor or find one already fixed
replace existing file with root explorer or adb shell
reboot
2. Make a linux partition (ext4) on external SD - that could be used for link2sd or app2sd apps
and use google search - all answers already there
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I think rooting the device will void the warranty and as i have bought this phone recently only so i am quite reluctant of doing that. Anyways thanks for your post...
install application on memory card
i had rooted my phonne but
i want to insstall my application on by default memory card can anyone guide me for steps
azhar.munshi said:
i had rooted my phonne but
i want to insstall my application on by default memory card can anyone guide me for steps
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search ABSOLUTE SYSTEM ROOT TOOLS...
there u can deside your default location of installation....
njoy.
default location
akshatsourav said:
search ABSOLUTE SYSTEM ROOT TOOLS...
there u can deside your default location of installation....
njoy.
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i had checked that software but it require money &
it does not give any information about installing on memory card
azhar.munshi said:
i had checked that software but it require money &
it does not give any information about installing on memory card
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im using it .....n yes it has the option...
rechek it... i cant see another app lke that... !!
install application on memory card
akshatsourav said:
im using it .....n yes it has the option...
rechek it... i cant see another app lke that... !!
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but it install some files on system storage & remaining on memory card

Vodafone Smart tab 2 (Lenovo A2107A) - Swap SD

I couldnt find a dedicate thread for Vodafone Smart tab 2. So I guess I ll post this here maybe will help some people.
This tablet is basicaly a Lenovo A2107 (A2107A_A404_010_002_120913_VODA)
- with single sim slot ( call feature restricted - only data enabled) and 4gb storage (1.8 gb user available)
For root - you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044496
User isyrider managed to install recovery and pemergency rom unlocking the calling feature also.
I was looking for a way to swap the internal storage with the sd card so I could get more space if posible without installing a custom rom to avoid incompatibility issues that could appear. Directory bind can help with big game files like gameloft but those 2 gb are still not too much . I was unable to install N.O.V.A 3 because it requires 1.81 gb free on sd.
Anyway long story short . To swap internal memory with SD card you need to have root and replace your VOLD.FSTAB file from system/etc with the one I attached.
You need to have root .
Use any root explorer.
Unzip attachment
Rename your VOLD.FSTAB to VOLD.FSTAB.BAK
Copy my VOLD.FSTAB to system/etc
Reboot.
Check in settings, You will see your sd card listed as internal memory.
This combined with link2sd app will give you plenty of space to install anything .
Hope this helps .
Hi icrazy, I've tried this procedure but unfortunately, I wasn't able to copy your 'vold.fstab' to the directory 'system/etc'. I've rooted my unit before I did this. Now the unit cannot detect SD card. I cannot rename/copy/move any file on this directory. please help... How to restore it, Thank you in advance
Hello, I don't understand what happen. If you were not able to copy my vold.fstab what did you change ? I ask this because you must have done something if now is not working.
Anyway it looks like is a problem with your file explorer , make sure it has read /write rights for system files.
Can you please share some light on isyrider? what is that? where can we find it? Google search didn't seem to help me with this
Is there any way in unlocking the phone feature without installing a different ROM? The last time i did that, with another lenovo tablet, i lost my 3g capabilities , and honestly i don't want to repeat that thing allover again.
Thank you icrazy, working perfectly
I have now 2x Vodafone Smart Tab II 7" with 4 GB and 8 GB storage on internal memory
Hi i managed to use the vold.fstab and replace the internal memory with the sdcard but my problem wasnt solved because the tablet also has another partition 503mb of internal storage and when i install any app will install the apps data on that internal storage even if i have sdcard or internal memory as default write disk so after a couple of apps i have the out of space issue because the internal storage is full is there any way to swap the internal storage 503mb ( not the internal memory 1.85gb) with the internal memory or even with the sdcard this is really stupid why have only 503mb of internal storage if the apps save keep saving data on that partition
Regards
Cristian.Ene said:
Can you please share some light on isyrider? what is that? where can we find it? Google search didn't seem to help me with this
Is there any way in unlocking the phone feature without installing a different ROM? The last time i did that, with another lenovo tablet, i lost my 3g capabilities , and honestly i don't want to repeat that thing allover again.
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Sorry to bump an old thread but i'm also wondering how it's possible to install a custom rom on this tablet. Any help aprecciated

[Q] p900 cannot download files to external sd card in dolphin

I have a SM-P900 that is rooted and running TWRP 2.7,1.0 I have performed the manual hacks to the platform.hml file and rebooted my apps can now write to the external card (ie word, titanium write to sd card fine ) However, if I download a file in dolphin and try to change the download location to the external card, I get the following message:"can't find file or directory. Please ake sure your card is ready and usb mas storage is turned off" is there any way to download files from a browser directly to the external sd card? Would greatly appreciate any advice
tmord1 said:
I have a SM-P900 that is rooted and running TWRP 2.7,1.0 I have performed the manual hacks to the platform.hml file and rebooted my apps can now write to the external card (ie word, titanium write to sd card fine ) However, if I download a file in dolphin and try to change the download location to the external card, I get the following message:"can't find file or directory. Please ake sure your card is ready and usb mas storage is turned off" is there any way to download files from a browser directly to the external sd card? Would greatly appreciate any advice
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I've come across this exact same issue as well. It wants to download to the internal memory and then you have to move it to the external memory. Trying to figure this out as well.
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Android.Ninja said:
I've come across this exact same issue as well. It wants to download to the internal memory and then you have to move it to the external memory. Trying to figure this out as well.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
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Please post back if you figure it out, I thought I was the only one with this issue. I'll do the same if I have any luck. Thanks

ES explorer can't write extSD

Hi ev'body,
If I have no problem for writing on ext SD (Samasung 64Gb) with the stock apk "My Files",
when I try to do it with another file manager (ES explorer for example),
I'm asked to choose the root dir on the ext SD, but this one doesn't appear on the list!
Idem with other FM. Where is the bug?
Thanks for help
6045Y, unrooted
5.0.2-010 06
Having the same problem on a 6039Y
Someone said somewhere about having to name the sd card? But I haven't got round to trying it yet. Stock File Browser has no problems editing folders/files on external sd
Follow the instructions here on how to modify your platform.xml to re-enable write access for 3rd party apps: http://trendblog.net/fix-kitkat-sd-card-write-restriction/
To gm :
I also read this and I tried; after naming the card :no diff
To fw
Needs a rooted phone; mine's not
Thanks to both

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