I just got my tab and it works great cept i want to be able to remove stuff i dont need from it as i got in a trade for one my other phones. but before i remove anything i want to know if i will lose the rooting and the unlocked feature on it. thank you in advance for the advice.
I also have a problem where anything that runs the camera front or back as far as applications go will give me a stopped running unexpectedly msg. I am on a samsung sprint g tablet and it is rooted and unlocked. So i am curious to if there are any procedures i can follow to troubleshoot the tablet.
Can someone give me a good reason Why I should root Galaxy Tab 2 ..?
I do not understand why everyone is getting crazy trying to root this tablet.
This tablet is perfect and I have it for 3 weeks and I haven't find anything annoying in the software that will make me change my mind to getting root on this tablet.
My main reason in rooting devices are to remove unwanted apps from my devices. But this tablet comes with the option to stop any unwanted apps and works perfect like the same way like titanium buckup does .. So were is the reason in getting root on this device ..?
Many people complaint about the screen shot button on the bar... I think this was one of the best idea from the developers in adding this option, because now I just can make notes in my tablet if someone calls by phone in less than one second withol out having to open another app or looking for a pen and paper something that will never find when I need it. This was the main purpose of the developer and I think is a shame that many people don't appreciate this option.
Plus everyone is having problems after rooting this device, also by experience in almost all the cases after rooting a device it always loose something or something never works, problems with GPS and Bluetooth, many bags and always have to be waiting for a new room update because the old one always have something wrong. Even the best rooms out there have bugs ...
WERE IS THE GOOD REASON IN ROOTING THIS DEVICE. ? I recommend people not to do it..
This is a nice tablet with a very good software, don't screw up the OS, if you want to delete some trash apps there is a option to stop them and they will disappear from the tablet.
The only thing that I really don't like about this tablet is the adapter to charge the tablet...! Many times I wanted to charge the tablet and I just can do it because I can't find the adapter.. Almost every android device comes with micro usb to charge and you can find micro usb cables in almost every house you go.. .. BUT this tablet just don't have it..! I'm been running away from apple devicesfor years because their stupid adapters and from their limitations... Now I have to deal with my own Android tablet and I'm facing the same stupid problem like all all apple fans do... One stupid adapter that nobody has to charge my tablet...! It SUCKS so bad....!
Note: This tablet has some bugs on the keyboard, but I think is because the so complicated coding from some websites with their pop up forms ,recatcha and stuff, and I just can find the automatic spelling on the keyboard.. Someone knows if there is one..?
I understand that samsung tryed to save money in making one adapter for everything, other than that I'm happy.
Also I'm very disappointed because Asus is coming out with a $250 Quad tablet that has all the missing features from this tablet , separated usb hdmi and charging plugs, better screen resolution and all that.. But they are taking way to long to send out to the public... I couldn't wait for Asus Memo... So sad.. I will have to deal a little. Unhappy with my samsung tab... But I know Samsung will learn from their mistakes and soon will realize that Asus can do the job better that Samsung... !
Titanium Backup
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To improve the capabilities of usage, use apps that interact directly with system actions, titanium is just one of them, I have been using android for about 3 years now and in general, I wouldn't be able to do a lot of things without root (i.e. tasker actions to automatically control since when my home PC turns on, mute my cel while in a movie theatre, turn on BT while in car and connect to hands free device, etc).
Besides, if you follow the correct steps, it won't hurt and you can always get back to stock .
My 2 cents.
boyfrom75 said:
Can someone give me a good reason Why I should root Galaxy Tab 2 ..?
I do not understand why everyone is getting crazy trying to root this tablet.
This tablet is perfect and I have it for 3 weeks and I haven't find anything annoying in the software that will make me change my mind to getting root on this tablet.
My main reason in rooting devices are to remove unwanted apps from my devices. But this tablet comes with the option to stop any unwanted apps and works perfect like the same way like titanium buckup does .. So were is the reason in getting root on this device ..?
Many people complaint about the screen shot button on the bar... I think this was one of the best idea from the developers in adding this option, because now I just can make notes in my tablet if someone calls by phone in less than one second withol out having to open another app or looking for a pen and paper something that will never find when I need it. This was the main purpose of the developer and I think is a shame that many people don't appreciate this option.
Plus everyone is having problems after rooting this device, also by experience in almost all the cases after rooting a device it always loose something or something never works, problems with GPS and Bluetooth, many bags and always have to be waiting for a new room update because the old one always have something wrong. Even the best rooms out there have bugs ...
WERE IS THE GOOD REASON IN ROOTING THIS DEVICE. ? I recommend people of to do it..
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As others have mentioned Titanium Backup is extremely helpful for backing up your apps & data.
There may be pre-installed apps you don't use (Yahoo! or Netflix) that you can remove.
Other apps (such a Cerberus) have enhanced capabilities on a rooted device.
Personally I pretty much always wait a month after I get a new device before I root it but I will definitely be doing so on my Tab 2 7"
AdFree.
good day.
As others have said:
Titanium Backup
AdFree
Removing un-needed apps
Plus you can add the ability to Reverse Tether.
People use devices for many various task,
by rooting it it opens up your options.
Never mind the reasons, where's the root ?
Give me root! NOW!!!
Pp.
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PanchoPlanet said:
Never mind the reasons, where's the root ?
Give me root! NOW!!!
Pp.
Delivered to you via microwave technology .
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I think the more interesting question is why you as the sole owner of the device don't have root access by default? Its price wasn't subsidized by Amazon or AT&T (etc.) so why is Samsung prohibiting you from using YOUR device as you see fit?
In adition to all the other answers, mine is: Because you can. Thats part of the beauty of Android.
Harry_Y said:
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Thanks.
I looked here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26170800
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I am trying to get mine to root, have CWM on it already, but when I try to load from the SD card, it states
E: E:signature verification failed
Not quite sure what to make of it.
derek1387 said:
I am trying to get mine to root, have CWM on it already, but when I try to load from the SD card, it states
E: E:signature verification failed
Not quite sure what to make of it.
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Did you get root yet?
Pp.
PanchoPlanet said:
Did you get root yet?
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Nope, still same error.
derek1387 said:
I am trying to get mine to root, have CWM on it already, but when I try to load from the SD card, it states
E: E:signature verification failed
Not quite sure what to make of it.
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Is it a .zip?
Yup.
What's the file name?
Will rooting make SD useful?
tonyzoc said:
Titanium Backup
Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk 2
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Does rooting have any effect on the inability to move apps to SD in the ICS versioon of the Galaxy Tab 2? Titanium Backup is a major good reason to root, but if ICS is not going to allow the SD storage to be used for apps, this tablet is pretty much an oversized iPod, suitable mainly for media. I'm looking for an Android tablet that can be more useful as a computer than media player where I can install 32GB of SD and put programs on it, as I can with my rooted Nook Color, which looks better and better all the time with its CM7 OS.
derek1387 said:
I am trying to get mine to root, have CWM on it already, but when I try to load from the SD card, it states
E: E:signature verification failed
Not quite sure what to make of it.
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Select Toggle Signature Verification Option in CWM Recovery, then install the zip....this is because the zip needs to be signed by the maker to be used without signature verification....hope it works
I rooted mine because..
There are several good apps and utilities out there that require root access to work.
Build prop editor...you need root to write new values
Several VPN clients require root to properly set up more than basic vpn connections
of course Titanium backup
Any app that needs to modify root level system settings.
You don't have to flash any custom roms, you can root and stay on the ICS 4.0.4 (what came on my Tab 2 7"
When the time comes and Samsung releases JB for the US version of GT3113 I'll probably have to reflash back to stock to reset or go to the website and manually download it and flash. May lose my root, hopefully will be able to re-root.
Hi guys and thanks for taking the time to check out my thread. The basis of this thread is something that many people have talked about through my research on various forums but I hope you can help.
I rooted my one plus one the other week and was massively impressed by the new functionality of the device. I originally rooted to use the screen mirroring apk made by one of your users which is ace. However I did this to cast sky go to the big screen. Little did I know that sky go is a clever beast and knows if your rooted.
I have tried various root hiding apps to no avail. Is there any way round this at all..... I don't want to have to un root but if it has to be done so I can watch Liverpool FC then so be it. I was wondering if you can dual boot the device with another ROM or even install flash and use the sky go web interface and cast from there. Anyway new to this but enjoying myself.
Any help on this would be great.
Thanks Nic
Hi guys and thanks for taking the time to check out my thread. The basis of this thread is something that many people have talked about through my research on various forums but I hope you can help.
I rooted my one plus one the other week and was massively impressed by the new functionality of the device. I originally rooted to use the screen mirroring apk made by one of your users which is ace. However I did this to cast sky go to the big screen. Little did I know that sky go is a clever beast and knows if your rooted.
I have tried various root hiding apps to no avail. Is there any way round this at all..... I don't want to have to un root but if it has to be done so I can watch Liverpool FC then so be it. I was wondering if you can dual boot the device with another ROM or even install flash and use the sky go web interface and cast from there. Anyway new to this but enjoying myself.
Any help on this would be great.
Thanks Nic
To the moderator: I moved this thread from paid apps sorry.
But because for so long the bootloader seemed unlockable, and because when they finally did get it unlocked, it was with a device that was almost 200$, there was a complete lack of development on this particular device once it was given the 4.4.2 upgrade. Over the course of a year, I have found many things about the tablet that I have been unable to find out on my own to get into.
I found that the tab 3 lte was actually designed as a really big phone, but the dialer, phone and dialer storage were blocked by AT&T, so even with a sim chip, the tablet just will not function as a phone without getting a VOIP app, and I really shouldnt have to considering that I have a perfectly good phablet capable of actual phone calls. I dont know how to use terminal emulator very well, or if the language changes drastically between versions of Android.
I was also wondering if it was actually possible to unlock the bootloader from Terminal emulator now that I have full root.
Is there a way of finding out if my current stock rom is one of those that have the SO- attached to the system folders so that I cant write anything to the system folders without reverting to out of the box system restore. And lastly, I was wondering if there was ever any custom recovery that was made for this device that would be usable now, considering that when the device came out it was on Jellybean, not kitkat. If anyone could help me I would be greatly appreciative. I know it sounds like a lot of work for a tablet , but I am not exactly overflowing with money to go and buy a new one. This was a gift and I just want to try to avoid bricking it when I just now finally got the damned things rooted.
TrustInSin said:
But because for so long the bootloader seemed unlockable, and because when they finally did get it unlocked, it was with a device that was almost 200$, there was a complete lack of development on this particular device once it was given the 4.4.2 upgrade. Over the course of a year, I have found many things about the tablet that I have been unable to find out on my own to get into.
I found that the tab 3 lte was actually designed as a really big phone, but the dialer, phone and dialer storage were blocked by AT&T, so even with a sim chip, the tablet just will not function as a phone without getting a VOIP app, and I really shouldnt have to considering that I have a perfectly good phablet capable of actual phone calls. I dont know how to use terminal emulator very well, or if the language changes drastically between versions of Android.
I was also wondering if it was actually possible to unlock the bootloader from Terminal emulator now that I have full root.
Is there a way of finding out if my current stock rom is one of those that have the SO- attached to the system folders so that I cant write anything to the system folders without reverting to out of the box system restore. And lastly, I was wondering if there was ever any custom recovery that was made for this device that would be usable now, considering that when the device came out it was on Jellybean, not kitkat. If anyone could help me I would be greatly appreciative. I know it sounds like a lot of work for a tablet , but I am not exactly overflowing with money to go and buy a new one. This was a gift and I just want to try to avoid bricking it when I just now finally got the damned things rooted.
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Hi, thanks for using XDA Assist!
Please post here for further assistance:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/help
Your device experts are located there.
Good luck!
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