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[Q] Samsung Galaxy Tab Questions

firstally im a new user and first time joining this site, now sorry if this is in the wrong spot and if its been asked before but im unable to find what i seek
i have a few questions and am a complete noob when it comes to modding the android system also i used 1.3.0 of z4Root to root my australian android 2.2 froyo samsung galaxy tab 7 inch screen android tab
question 1: how do i go about viewing the root system files of my android device via a windows xp machine (how do i view the tab system files from a computer)
question 2: how do i theme the icons and menus and where can i download them
question 3: if i was to remove root access after doing the themeing would the theme be kept on my phone or would it be removed
question 4: how do i go about finding out whos using my mobile ap connection when its active (is there a program i can use or is it impossible)

Hi, welcome to the xda.
In response to your Pm..
1- As far as i know there is no easy way of doing it.
2- Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=752
3- as far as i know theming involves replacing system files, so if you remove the root access the theme should work.
4-Well, when you set up your mobile Ap you should make it secure with a password, that way the only people accessing your mobile network will be the only ones with the password.
I’m sorry i can’t be more specific but i myself a nob on android.
i strongly suggest that you read the forums from the link above before doing any changes to your device.
Regards
Faria

1: Download the android SDK then use the adb shell to view your androids file system
2: Theme is usually done by getting the specific files, like framework-res.apk, changing colors /images, resigning the package and putting it onto the phone again.
3: Once the theme is installed it won't care about root or not. You just need root to replace the old files

thank you both of you i will try what you suggest and post how it goes (mainly want access as a game running on fpse refuses to load save files and a fix requires the files found in root)
EDIT: ok i decided to go by another post and download root explorer it lets me copy the files to my mem card then i can mess with via pc a slower but safer way IMO

Connect Note 10.1 to Mac OS X

I can't transfer files to my Note 10.1 in Mac
I want to copy files to the internal storage .. but I can't ..
I do transfer files to my Galaxsy S3 in Mac using Android File Transfer and It works fine .. :victory:
mmm is there a way to transfer my files to my Note 10.1 ?

can somebody help me ?

I have the same issue and have had to resort to using airdriod

same here . maybe samsung will do something about it in future updates . using airdroid .

Try goodsync.
Also Airdroid offers this too

tomperry
budalica
elevation_2
Thanks for your reply ..
airdroid is a very slow way to transfer files -_-
is there another way ?

I use goodsync. This way both my droid and mac/laptop folders are in perfect sync.

There's also Airdrop.

You can just use samsung kies. You can backup, import/export/, read/write internal memory etc. Its not as convenient as just going through finder but it works none the less.

Thanks elevation_2 for your effort ^^
bobdude5 said:
You can just use samsung kies. You can backup, import/export/, read/write internal memory etc. Its not as convenient as just going through finder but it works none the less.
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Oh ..! I didn't know that I can browse my files via samsung kies ..! .. ..Now I can browse,read or write using samsung kies .. It is a good way .. thanks a lot

Neither did I actually gonna download it too

[Q] How do I root my Lenovo Ideapad A10 Tablet

Just like in thread. I need to root my device to have a possibility to use my SD Card, because its blocked by android. If you guys can, show me how I can root it, and then how can I make my device to install apps on my SD Card wiithout problems. Thank you for helping

Heres Your solution..
mrsqbanypl said:
Just like in thread. I need to root my device to have a possibility to use my SD Card, because its blocked by android. If you guys can, show me how I can root it, and then how can I make my device to install apps on my SD Card wiithout problems. Thank you for helping
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Hey its very simple to root, but i found it after searching for it a lot. Download Kingo Root app from pc, There are two ways. 1. You can do it with android app directly in your tab. 2. Do using pc. I have done using Android app. So you can get the apk file in its website or google it. Go to products in it website and download apk for android. You have to download it from pc as market doesnt shows. After download install and open the app. It will show your Tab or android details, like Model name and android version. And details either its rooted device or Not. if it is not rooted it will indicate as no root, so click on the bottom of the page to root. It will do 4 things wait till its done till 100%. Approximately it may take around 2 to 5 minutes. After its done, Restart the device. And again open the App. Check what it indicate as rooted device or non rooted. If it shows as rooted, then your smartphone is successfully rooted. And if it shows as No root try again.
Note Try even though if your device is not listed in list, because list is incomplete, because it say "NOT LISTED" does not necessarily mean "NOT SUPPORTED".
for any more details regarding it plz mail me at [email protected]

Pair Gear S2 with Moto G

Hi,
there is any way to pair a Moto G 2014 with Samsung Gear S2? I know it is only 1GB RAM, but it could be some method to avoid the restriction... I have Android 6.0 and root.
Thank you very much.

I think you can not install the gearmanager at only 1 GB

I hace Gear app installed, but it dont recognize the Gear.

First connect it via Bluetooth

I have it linked by bluetooth. When I link it, the Gear shows a "configurating" message that never finishes but Moto G shows it like linked in bluetooth section.

Summary of testing:
Official "Samsung Gear" App -------> App works but Gear not found.
Official "Samsung Gear" App with Gear linked via Bluetooth -------> App works but Gear not found.
Official "Samsung Gear" App + Official "Gear Plugin" App -------> App works but Gear not found.
Old apk versions of "Samsung Gear" -------> App works but Gear not found.
"Gear Manager for All" from PlayStore -------> Phone model not supported.
Using Virtual Memory with Swap to increase RAM size -------> Same results, Virtual Memory increased, but RAM still shows 1GB.
I think that Gear App don't try to link Smartwatch if it detects RAM < 1.5GB. If this RAM detection is based on a file read, with the rooted terminal it would be faked. If is is based in hardware detection... I think there there is no way...

This is quite clear! Samsung's goal is clear at least 1.5 GB RAM. I do not understand the astonishment.

This is no astonishment, I am looking for a way to avoid this restriction.

curro76 said:
This is no astonishment, I am looking for a way to avoid this restriction.
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Hi curro76.
Did you manage this issue? Is there any way to link them through the app?
I have the same problem.
Thanks

Churrylove said:
Hi curro76.
Did you manage this issue? Is there any way to link them through the app?
I have the same problem.
Thanks
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I have also the same problem. Well it looks like i need to buy a new Phone to use the Gear S2

Sorry, I haven't found any fix, and I tried a lot of ways...

possilble solution
Hi...
I found a way to connect my Gear S2 to my old devices (Galaxy S3 mini (i8190) with cm12.1 and Galaxy S2 (i9100) with CM13), both have only 1GB RAM.
The phone has to support Bluetooth LE (don't know if Moto G does)
1. get the Gear Apps from apkpure or else where (Gear Manager, Gear Plugin, Samsung Accessory Service)
2. i had to edit the build.prop because Samsung phone with custom ROM, with non Samsung phones not necessary
3. modify the Gear Manager apk to accept lower RAM devices
> in file rules.xml in the Manager apk change the line​ <item supportNonSamsung="true" supportTablet="false">Gear S2</item>​ to​ <item supportNonSamsung="true" supportTablet="false" hostMinMemory= "512">Gear S2</item>​ > maybe this works also for connection to tablets if change supportTablet="false" to supportTablet="true"​4. sign all apk's (i had to singn the unmodified apks too with the same certificate like the modified) with the app "ZipSigner" from playstore
5. install the Gear apps
6. start Gear Manager, connect the Gear S2 to phone, pair and configure ...
This is how it worked for me.
Without modification of the Manager apk, The Gear app doesn't (want to) find the Gear S2, i think because Samsung want to sell more phones.
After modification, no problem and i am happy with my new Gear S2 and my old smartphone.
I hope this is useful information for sombody.

Nokiator0815 said:
Hi...
I found a way to connect my Gear S2 to my old devices (Galaxy S3 mini (i8190) with cm12.1 and Galaxy S2 (i9100) with CM13), both have only 1GB RAM.
The phone has to support Bluetooth LE (don't know if Moto G does)
1. get the Gear Apps from apkpure or else where (Gear Manager, Gear Plugin, Samsung Accessory Service)
2. i had to edit the build.prop because Samsung phone with custom ROM, with non Samsung phones not necessary
3. modify the Gear Manager apk to accept lower RAM devices
> in file rules.xml in the Manager apk change the line​ <item supportNonSamsung="true" supportTablet="false">Gear S2</item>​ to​ <item supportNonSamsung="true" supportTablet="false" hostMinMemory= "512">Gear S2</item>​ > maybe this works also for connection to tablets if change supportTablet="false" to supportTablet="true"​4. sign all apk's (i had to singn the unmodified apks too with the same certificate like the modified) with the app "ZipSigner" from playstore
5. install the Gear apps
6. start Gear Manager, connect the Gear S2 to phone, pair and configure ...
This is how it worked for me.
Without modification of the Manager apk, The Gear app doesn't (want to) find the Gear S2, i think because Samsung want to sell more phones.
After modification, no problem and i am happy with my new Gear S2 and my old smartphone.
I hope this is useful information for sombody.
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Thank you Nokiator!
I have just modified the app and resigned all and it is paired now!
The tutorial is perfect, modify Gear Manager, resign all 3 apps and install. I needed to reset the Gear S2 to pair it.
Thanks again.

Hello,
Im interested in this too, but i don't know how open apk and resign apps. Cloud you say me how do this.
Thanks

Fjmotog said:
Hello,
Im interested in this too, but i don't know how open apk and resign apps. Cloud you say me how do this.
Thanks
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I used apkManager:
Donwload and extract apkManager.
Place the three apks in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder (Samsung Gear, Samsung Accesory Service and Gear Plugin).
Run batch script and select the right apk using "22" option.
Use "1" option to extract the apk.
The apk will be extracted in "projects" folder. Edit the apk now and save.
Use "3" option to zip the apk again.
Use "4" option to sign the apk.
The modified apks will be in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder.
You only must edit Samsung Gear apk, but you need resign all of them.

curro76 said:
I used apkManager:
Donwload and extract apkManager.
Place the three apks in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder (Samsung Gear, Samsung Accesory Service and Gear Plugin).
Run batch script and select the right apk using "22" option.
Use "1" option to extract the apk.
The apk will be extracted in "projects" folder. Edit the apk now and save.
Use "3" option to zip the apk again.
Use "4" option to sign the apk.
The modified apks will be in "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder.
You only must edit Samsung Gear apk, but you need resign all of them.
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Thanks for your reply.
I don't get unzip the apk.
In this moment Use "1" option to extract the apk. apkmanager closes.
This is the message log
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|15/06/2016 -- 22:19:41,40|
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java version "1.8.0_91"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_91-b14)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.91-b14, mixed mode)
No se esperaba Gear_v2.2.16051141_apkpure.com.apk==None en este momento.
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|15/06/2016 -- 22:21:02,38|
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java version "1.8.0_91"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_91-b14)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.91-b14, mixed mode)
No se esperaba Gear_v2.2.16051141_apkpure.com.apk==None en este momento.​
Do you figure what is happening?
Thanks

Fjmotog said:
Thanks for your reply.
I don't get unzip the apk.
In this moment Use "1" option to extract the apk. apkmanager closes.
This is the message log
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|15/06/2016 -- 22:19:41,40|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
java version "1.8.0_91"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_91-b14)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.91-b14, mixed mode)
No se esperaba Gear_v2.2.16051141_apkpure.com.apk==None en este momento.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
|15/06/2016 -- 22:21:02,38|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
java version "1.8.0_91"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_91-b14)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.91-b14, mixed mode)
No se esperaba Gear_v2.2.16051141_apkpure.com.apk==None en este momento.​
Do you figure what is happening?
Thanks
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Reading the log I think you have blank spaces in your apk. Rename the file and avoid blank spaces.

curro76 said:
Reading the log I think you have blank spaces in your apk. Rename the file and avoid blank spaces.
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Thank you very much @curro76. My phone and my wacth are paired.

Fjmotog said:
Hello,
Im interested in this too, but i don't know how open apk and resign apps. Cloud you say me how do this.
Thanks
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... additional my way to modify:
The apk file is a zip archive. You can open it with a archivemanager like Winrar.
In this case the .xml was in a readable format so you can edit it directly in the archive with a text editor.
Then sign on phone with the app "ZipSigner" before install (the app does also the zipalign).
So in this case it is not necessary to decompile the app.

failing as well with moto g 1 gb
oh well, looks like pretty universal situation....

Connecting Nexus 7 To Windows 10 Laptop After Root

Hi there. I don't know if this the right place to ask my question but I couldn't find a section that seemed to fit my question. Sorry if it's the wrong place!
I have no experience with rooting devices but I wanted to try and install Android 7 on my Nexus 7 tablet so I watched a video on how to do it. I have successfully managed to install Android 7 and the tablet boots up and works fine but it refuses to connect to my PC.
I want to install the Google Play Store app but I can't get the apk file onto the tablet. I've tried e-mailing it to myself but the tablet won't save the file. What am I doing wrong?
Many thanks
Nicky

randomaccessmemory said:
Hi there. I don't know if this the right place to ask my question but I couldn't find a section that seemed to fit my question. Sorry if it's the wrong place!
I have no experience with rooting devices but I wanted to try and install Android 7 on my Nexus 7 tablet so I watched a video on how to do it. I have successfully managed to install Android 7 and the tablet boots up and works fine but it refuses to connect to my PC.
I want to install the Google Play Store app but I can't get the apk file onto the tablet. I've tried e-mailing it to myself but the tablet won't save the file. What am I doing wrong?
Many thanks
Nicky
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Did you enable USB debug in the phone?
Secondly to install gapps on a custom ROM you need open gapps zip file

randomaccessmemory said:
Hi there. I don't know if this the right place to ask my question but I couldn't find a section that seemed to fit my question. Sorry if it's the wrong place!
I have no experience with rooting devices but I wanted to try and install Android 7 on my Nexus 7 tablet so I watched a video on how to do it. I have successfully managed to install Android 7 and the tablet boots up and works fine but it refuses to connect to my PC.
I want to install the Google Play Store app but I can't get the apk file onto the tablet. I've tried e-mailing it to myself but the tablet won't save the file. What am I doing wrong?
Many thanks
Nicky
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For the connecting to PC, it sounds to me like you're not opening USB options to enable MTP when you connect the device to PC.
As,for the app not saving from your email. Go to system settings>applications>(your email app), open the app info for your email app, then tap the permissions option, then enable permission to storage.
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