[Q] Layout changed with update to 4.1.2 - Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I got an OTA update to 4.1.2 Build JZO54K on my Galaxy Tab 2 P3110.
The layout changed with that update.
The old version had a better organized notification bar on the bottom.
Now there are only four buttons on the bottom and a small notification bar on the top.
In my opinion the old layout was better if tablet was used in landscape mode.
Is there a possibility to change it back?
Many thanks in advance

Google forced Samsung to use Phablet UI in Jelly Bean. If you want Tablet UI you have to get root.

So if there is no other way for the better tablet UI, I have to root it.
I think this is no problem at all and I will found enough HowTos here in the Forum.
But what is the next step for tablet UI, after rooting my device?
Are there some hidden config files on the device to change?

TomLamp said:
So if there is no other way for the better tablet UI, I have to root it.
I think this is no problem at all and I will found enough HowTos here in the Forum.
But what is the next step for tablet UI, after rooting my device?
Are there some hidden config files on the device to change?
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After root just follow these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38461749&postcount=44
Also to root you can follow my video. Don't forget to thank ketut for his root!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvze-VNzj8

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[Q] Need help with rooting: new ICS tablet, too new to find dedicated how-to

Ematic eGlide XL Pro 2 with ICS: how do I root it? It's just released by Ematic 2 weeks, so it will be a long while before someone develops a dedicated root bundle.
I need something that will root Ice Cream Sandwich on pretty much any device. My ultimate goal is to install Google Play. I have a modded APK from XDA, but no way to move it to the right folder (or even a way to be sure the mod instructions are pointing me to the right folder!) or give files the needed settings.
I'm going to try Android Commander (from a 2 year old post here), see if that helps. But I really have no way of knowing for sure what to put where!!!! I'm hesitant to follow instructions written for Android 2.X and start deleting and adding files in Android 4.X!!! Kinda like using the shop manual for a 2009 car to make a repair on the 2012 model: not a smart thing to do...
Can anyone give me a link to a root how-to? Or a link to "ICS root and/or directories for dummies"???? Anyone?

Proscan PLT 7035B - connect to PC, upgrade to JB and rooting with Play Store

Details of how to connect to PC, upgrade to JB and rooting with Play Store in posts #3 and #4.
I came across this tablet during the holiday season sale at P C Richard and Son (don't see them carrying it anymore). Found it to be a great deal for 59.99 USD (+tax) since it looks like it has a lot of potential for so cheap a tablet.
The one I am currently playing around with is the last of the 5 that I had picked up as gifts for others (and this one will be reaching the recipient soon).
When searching the web for more info, could practically find none. Most of the stuff I saw online was desperate queries of folks struggling with this model - Proscan PLT7035-B from Curtis Intl..
I love the Jelly Bean on my Nexus 7 and the Note II - and so was just trying to put together a sort of guide of the great work you folks have been doing here at XDA that will immensely help those who seek them for this particular make/model.
Product details:
Model #: PLT7035-B
Processor: Rockchip 2906
1.2 GHz processor
7" capacitative touch screen
ICS 4.0.4
4GB flash memory (expandable up to 32 GB with micro SD card)
512 MB ddr3 RAM
Front facing camera
800 x 480 resolution
Wifi 802.11 B/G/N
Pre-loaded GetJar app
Kernel version
3.0.8+
[email protected] #260
Build number
rockchip
rk29sdk-eng 4.0.4_20121114
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In the next couple of posts, will try my best to explain in detail the steps that I took to upgrade my tablet from ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.1.1 and successfully root as well as have CWM installed along with Google Play store.
Cheers
Now before we get into details about flashing etc. link below is a nice "guide" article about the various terminologies like what is a Bootloader, custom ROM, Kernel, CWM, Firmware, Flashing, ADB, Root etc.
http://androidforums.com/4657640-post1.html
Click on the above link - a must read for newbies.
Now the Statutory warning: Follow all the remaining steps in this thread at your own risk. It worked fine for me - so neither the forum or me are liable in any sort of way for any damages whatsoever that you may bring upon yourself.
Jelly Bean 4.1.1 Update:
Proscan Model Number PLT7035-B has it on their official site:
http://proscanvideo.com/item.asp?itemnmbr=PLT7035-B
Firmware:
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4.0
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/PRO_PLT7035-B_FIRMWARE_4.0.ZIP
4.1
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/PRO_PLT7035-B_FIRMWARE_4.1.ZIP
Manual
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/PRO_PLT7035-B_ENFR.PDF
As always - statutory warning - neither me nor the forum are liable for any damages to your tablet - do it at your own risk - no one other than you alone is liable for any damages arising from the usage of this guide.
How to upgrade the firmware after downloading it from above link:
Get the RKBatchTool
First of all - ensure that your tablet is FULLY charged.
Unzip the RKBatchTool v1.5 to your desktop
Turn off the tablet and disconnect from the PC.
Now press the Volume Up (+) button and keep holding it down.
Here comes the slightly tricky maneuver - you have to keep pressing the volume UP (+) button and connect at the USB at same time in to the PC. The tablet will power up on it's own but the screen will remain blank
Once the PC starts searching for the driver, you can release the volume button.
Windows will prompt you for drivers for "RK29 device".
Use appropriate drivers from the driver folder.
Have attached some pictures collected from the web (it is just to give a visual idea as an aid to the walk through and may not be detailed nor accurate in every aspect since some of them are from instructions for other devices).
Run the RKBatchTool v1.5.
Click on first button at the left bottom end of the tool screen - this is a toggle for Chinese/English versions.
In the "FW Path" load the update.img file by clicking on the top right side button with the three ... dots
The following will appear in the status box after the "connected devices" box turns green.
Loading firmware...
Loading firmware Finished.
I clicked "Upgrade" (even though the picture says restore).
Your previously green colored box of "connected devices" will now keep flashing in yellow.
Sit back and have fun watching the status box - will probably take a couple of minutes for the whole process and verification.
When it is all done with - the tablet will reboot.
Remember that the first boot would take a longer time than usual powering up time - so just be patient.
All the best.
Image credits : Dave S:
Attached below are the pics from Proscan site Powerpoint.
I have successfully rooted it twice and installed Play Store (once with ICS and now with JB)
First time it was with help of amjtech thread [Tutorial] Proscan PLT-7035-PL Root and install GAPPS
Now I tried the [RK29][TOOL] Root RK29 Tab Toolkit since the sdk was already installed.
Very simple and super effective rooting process.:good:
The first time when I ran in to driver installation issues it was pertaining to permissions.
Found work-arounds elsewhere and also had issues with the installing google playstore.
Hence used the Vending 3.9.16.apk from thread [Share] Google Play 3.10.10 [Updated 14.12.12] to resolve it.
Installing CWM was also a breeze - thanks to the great work of fun_ . It is a simple process if you follow his guidelines :good:
He has been very kind to upload an exclusive CWM-based Recovery image for ProScan PLT7035-B (ext4)
Click above link to d/l it and follow installation instructions
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Precautionary measure - the following is just in case something goes wrong and you want to revert back (and also to have a copy of original images) :
I used the romdump technique and following Oma's suggestion have created the kernel, boot, recovery and system images in SD card for ICS 4.0.4 of Proscan PLT7035-B
http://www.4shared.com/zip/UtCs-yCE/Proscan_PLT7035-B.html
Above link upload to 4share is exclusively for the Proscan PLT7035-B (ICS 4.0.4) and hopefully has not been corrupted because my internet connection has been flubbing for past few days.
Have fun and remember to use caution because you alone are responsible if you brick your device.
Cheers
yes ok
vulcanize said:
I came across this tablet during the holiday season sale at P C Richard and Son (don't see them carrying it anymore). Found it to be a great deal for 59.99 USD (+tax) since it looks like it has a lot of potential for so cheap a tablet.
The one I am currently playing around with is the last of the 5 that I had picked up as gifts for others (and this one will be reaching the recipient soon).
When searching the web for more info, could practically find none. Most of the stuff I saw online was desperate queries of folks struggling with this model - Proscan PLT7035-B from Curtis Intl..
I love the Jelly Bean on my Nexus 7 and the Note II - and so was just trying to put together a sort of guide of the great work you folks have been doing here at XDA that will immensely help those who seek them for this particular make/model.
Product details:
Now before we get into details about flashing etc. link below is a nice "guide" article about the various terminologies like what is a Bootloader, custom ROM, Kernel, CWM, Firmware, Flashing, ADB, Root etc.
http://androidforums.com/sony-erics...om-kernel-cwm-firmware-flashing-adb-root.html
Click on the above link - a must read for newbies.
Now the Statutory warning: Follow all the steps at your own risk. It worked fine for me - so neither the forum or me are liable in any sort of way for any damages whatsoever that you may bring upon yourself.
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I have successfully rooted it and installed Play Store with help of amjtech thread [Tutorial] Proscan PLT-7035-PL Root and install GAPPS
Ran in to driver installation issues and found work-arounds elsewhere and also with the google playstore from above link.
Used the Vending 3.9.16.apk from thread [Share] Google Play 3.10.10 [Updated 14.12.12] to resolve it.
Installed CWM using steps from thread [CWM] CWM-based Recovery for RK3066/RK2918 devices with the help of fun_
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I would love to have a suitable kernel on this Rockchip based model to flash Oma's JB.
Any ideas/suggestions????
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
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Rooted stock Jelly Bean 4.1.1 with Play store screen shot from the Proscan PLT7035-B with RK2906
Details of how-to in the third and fourth post from top.
A BIG THANK YOU TO Oma7144 :good:
RK2906 Tab Proscan PLT7035-B now joins his list and rocks with Jelly Bean Custom Rom! Click here if you want to try it out.
Am loving it.
Thanks to him the Kernel for the PLT7035-B can be found here
Or click here for direct download.
Looking foward to the stable CM10 version.
Cheers.
This is an update from my end with regards to the JB 4.2.2 Multi-Window by Oma on the RK29
http://crewrktablets.arctablet.com/?p=1661
Check it out
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There is also a Second Test Build CM10.1 (Thanks Oma) on Proscan PLT7035-B
Tried the CrewRKTablets_RK29_Loox_CM10.1_4.2.1_20130113.7z along with CrewRKTablets_Format NAND.zip with the custom kernel made by him on his ICS thread.
Am very happy to say it is working great so far except for the spotty wi-fi at times and also screen rotation (needs sensor/rotation calibration).
Please remember that it is still a test build.
Cheers.
pondering
Before I try something dumb was pondering if the update will work on 7035 pl. would love to have jb on it, and maybe get a little better battery life. There is so little info out for the pl. thanks for any help you can give.
crhm said:
Before I try something dumb was pondering if the update will work on 7035 pl. would love to have jb on it, and maybe get a little better battery life. There is so little info out for the pl. thanks for any help you can give.
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NO!!!!
It is meant for the 7035-B. Someone else flashed the wrong ROM and the message is quote below.
capfl2k5 said:
Proscan/Curtis PLT7035-PL
Sooo I had a moment of derrrr and flashed the jellybean upgrade for the PLT7035-B to my 7035-pl. Boots up (quickly I might add) and goes to the lock screen but I have no touch control over the screen. Does anyone have an image of the original firmware for this tablet? Or any Idea on how I can regain control of the touch screen?
Source: http://androidforums.com/general-tablet-talk/682172-proscan-curtis-plt7035-pl.html
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But you can do all the rooting and install CWM along with playstore as mentioned in post 4 since fun_ has a generic CWM on his site.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37221496&postcount=4
Would also appreciate it if you could kindly do a romdump of your 7035-PL and host the Boot, Recovery And System Partition Images to help people like capfl2k5 whose post from another forum is quote above.
Also try requesting Oma for a suitable kernel in his JB custom rom thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903745 and you will be all set. I really like that rom he has built.:good:
And then you could also try the CM 10.1 with that same kernel
I will see what I can do . I have su already but did not have any luck with with Google play I will try again later
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
crhm said:
I will see what I can do . I have su already but did not have any luck with with Google play I will try again later
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
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As mentioned in post # 4 in previous page
Download the Play store apk
How to install:
Rename it to Vending.apk
Paste it in system/app
Change permissions to rw-r--r--
Reboot if needed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32731467&postcount=1
Courtesy: Kakashi Hatake
I will look for a place to put those files, boot ,recovery, and system. Got a chance to to do a romdump. Now to move on to a recovery for cwm. I am getting to old for this stuff fingers dont work like they used to.lol
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
crhm said:
I will look for a place to put those files, boot ,recovery, and system. Got a chance to to do a romdump. Now to move on to a recovery for cwm. I am getting to old for this stuff fingers dont work like they used to.lol
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
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Great.
Hope you followed Oma's advice for the romdump images.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35298423&postcount=462
As for CWM - it is very simple and straightforward thanks to the great work by fun_
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102679
Clicking the link at the top of his post will take you to his site where there is a nice walkthrough.
Now the proscan PLT7035-B that I have currently is running on the custom rom - Oma Odys Loox JB 4.1.1 V1.2.3a and I might have just enough time with the tablet to make it to 4.2.2 version.
Cheers
Have been using Orange Backup (by snoopy33) on the proscan and loving it.:good:
Playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pommedeterresautee.twoborange3
xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040507
Suits the need of lazy folks like me
crhm said:
I will look for a place to put those files, boot ,recovery, and system. Got a chance to to do a romdump. Now to move on to a recovery for cwm. I am getting to old for this stuff fingers dont work like they used to.lol
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
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I see that you have posted the image dump on mediafire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38400364&postcount=53
Am just putting it up here in case anyone with the PROSCAN PLT7035-PL stumbles across this thread in search of the stock recovery, kernel etc.
crhm said:
I put the plt 7035-pl files on mediafire. I hope it helps. Iam trying to build a recovery file for cwm. I hope to make a little progres there soon.
I will try and help when I can. I just have to quit thinking webos and maybe it will go faster.:good:
Recovery.img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5v04gu0c2ow8cx1
Kernel.img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?6ztdrpr217h1dos
Boot .img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tt9fdttjxankm1i
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Cheers.
Ubuntu Installer for Android
Was wondering if this cheap dual core tab could handle Ubuntu and used the app from following link to install an older version of Ubuntu
http://www.mediafire.com/?5ru3tzddteciahd
Process is very simple and the app gives a detailed walk through. Am in the process of upgrading the versions now
Kudos and all credits to the original devs because I saw it on a site that did not name them.
For newer version of the install app visit the linux on android website:
http://linuxonandroid.org/downloads/
Cheers.
vulcanize said:
I see that you have posted the image dump on mediafire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38400364&postcount=53
Am just putting it up here in case anyone with the PROSCAN PLT7035-PL stumbles across this thread in search of the stock recovery, kernel etc.
Cheers.
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Just a mirror created for the PLT7035-PL kernel, boot and recovery images (originally posted by crhm)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hxky38cnck1m0oq/GXvk4Onc9F
JB 4.2.2 on the Proscan PLT7035-B
Unofficial AOSP 4.2.2 on rk29board ! thanks to Oma
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162760
:good:
As soon as I get my recovery fixed I was thinking of using a copy of recovery and port it to mine fix it where it could be flashed with rktool if need be
Sent from my Galaxy Mini (SGH-T499) using Tapatalk 2

[ASK] how to make tablet ui mode switcher

Hi guys :fingers-crossed:
i want to ask something,yeah tablet ui mode for CM10 ,sometimes i get bored with stock look CM10 ,i want tablet UI,but after searching in MR.Google,i can't find for HDPI device,just found for nexus 7 device,and also i want to make tablet ui mode switcher :fingers-crossed: hope someone can guide me
-Note: i was combine only paranoid prefences.apk without changing any database just copy an .apk,but force close ahahah very noob
You have to add all the paranoid android database to work. Give it a try .
Note: Berusaha terus, pantang menyerah !!:thumbup:

[Completed] Stratosphere modding

Out of the gate I want to say that you guys are incredible for setting up a forum like this. I know you'll get lots of people who will just hop on here and ask some oft-answered question without ever taking the time to do a simple google search, but for those who don't abuse the forum I think it will be a real asset. Anyway, I have a Verizon Stratosphere II, a phone that as far as I can has received no development whatsoever outside of the followers of our devices small xda forum. It is an hdpi device that runs 4.1.2 touchwiz. If we want to mod or theme we have to sort of extrapolate procedures by readings tutorials for other devices. While this is a good way to learn, sometimes there are mountains we can't overcome without some help.
About two months I began trying to follow BOOTMGR's tutorial for upgrading the status bar to the one from 4.2.2. I have run into problem after problem from the beginning and have gotten most of them solved but I've been spinning my wheels for about 3 weeks now. I know that in order to edit the smali files in systemui I need to deodex it. Do I also need to odex the rest of the rom? I have done many mods to SystemUI before using apktool but never to smali files. I would think the proper order to do things would be something like:
1. deodex SystemUI
2. decompile SystemUI
3. perform mod from op
4. recompile SystemUI
5. reodex SystemUI
However, I've tried that and everything else I can think without success. Often it even successfully recompiles but then fcs when pushed back. I am 100% sure that my phone and the galaxy II on which the tutorial is based are similar enough this to be feasible, I just can't quite get there.
Thanks again for all you do guys!
Hi,
Try to see this thread => Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 > Galaxy S II Themes and Apps > [MOD][GUIDE][JB 4.1.2] AOSP Style Status Bar on Samsung ROMs
- [GUIDE]How to add customizable 14 statusbar toggle buttons for samsung ROM
and the answer from my colleague @Perseus71
You might want to pose the query in Android Software and Hacking General [Developers Only] where one of the other Developers might be able to help you with your issues in detail.
What I do believe, is that you need rest of the other System APKs particularly framework-res. You might be better served using [KITCHEN] ArchiKitchen - Android Kitchen (WIP) [Linux].
There are also a whole set of Tutorials by @Ticklefish . Those will help as well. He also has his own Theming tool Tickle My Android.
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[Q] How to install Lollipop NavBar?

I want to install the navigation bar, which both in Android Lollipop. The previous attempt was unsuccessful - I broke SystemUI. Are there any applications that look exactly like on Android L and enables singles to easily revert back without backups?
Stock Odex Rom. Root Available
P.S Sorry for my English
Maybe you should use XStana modules
MrNexusRussia said:
I want to install the navigation bar, which both in Android Lollipop. The previous attempt was unsuccessful - I broke SystemUI. Are there any applications that look exactly like on Android L and enables singles to easily revert back without backups?
Stock Odex Rom. Root Available
P.S Sorry for my English
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Maybe this will help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-c/themes-apps/systemui-xperia-lollipop-navigation-bar-t3025548
or else if you want the stock Google android l navigation icons....send me your systemui..

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