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[Q] Hi, I'm new, am an idiot, and need help

Hi there. I have a Galaxy Tab that I use strictly for testing some websites. I bought it without any kind of data plan or anything from AT&T - strictly wifi. In the rest of my life I'm mostly an iOS user, so I'm not familiar with the inner voodoo of Android at all.
I just want to update my Galaxy Tab from 2.2 to 2.3. Googling "how to update galaxy tab to 2.3" yields all kinds of insanity about flashing and rooting. I don't even know what this stuff means.
I'll appreciate any patient, step-by-step advice to get me down the road a bit. Appreciate the help in advance.

Dl and flash overcome. Follow instructions in the thread
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Start by reading the sticky threads in each section....
Then head into the development section and find a ROM that is appropriate for your version of tab.
Follow the instructions in the thread.
Profit??
Any questions, please search thouroughly using as descriptive a query as possible, google is your friend, xda search is a tempremental beast.
If you still cant find an answer, head over to the Q&A section....
Good luck & Happy flashing.

[A][Tut] How to recover from ICS leak upgrade.

KJY2010 posted a nice step by step tutorial along with ALL files necessary to recover from the leaked ICS upgrade if anyone is stuck with no answers.
Thread is in A500 & 501 Tutorial forums at androidtabletgeeks.com
Sorry can't link as a n00b to these forums.

teflontactics said:
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There you go.
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Thank you sir.
There are alot of people in the Dev forum stuck with no one giving clear answers, and being a n00b here, I cannot post in that forum!

Hello,
I have tried the above tutorial a few times and am getting stuck at the step you enter the CPUID. Upon entering my ID it comes back and states CPU ID is bad format. I am not including the 0x and just using my serial number. Any ideas? Thank you.

ATGAdmin said:
Thank you sir.
There are alot of people in the Dev forum stuck with no one giving clear answers, and being a n00b here, I cannot post in that forum!
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If you wouldn't have closed your original account KJY2010 you wouldn't be noob here.
ATGadmin aka KJY2010 .
Offcorse you gonna deny this but I know better , already got confirmation on that .
Are you gonna link every post you do to AndroidTabletGeeks ?
I've been on your personal ignore list a while I think , not answering e-mail and skype.
Thanks for that , still got to figure out why but hé if that makes you happy !
Have a good one !

I appreciate that you and MD are trying to get your site off the ground, but why not share the information here and include the link to the OP. The picture guide is probably very useful to people and would benefit everyone to have it in both locations.
This looks like you are trying to poach people away. I know that may not be your intent, but the motives could appear suspect to some.
Also, there is a guide, without pictures, over in the developer section - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516012

Psichi said:
I appreciate that you and MD are trying to get your site off the ground, but why not share the information here and include the link to the OP. The picture guide is probably very useful to people and would benefit everyone to have it in both locations.
This looks like you are trying to poach people away. I know that may not be your intent, but the motives could appear suspect to some.
Also, there is a guide, without pictures, over in the developer section - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516012
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Not our intent at all.
If you check the "time stamps" on both posts (the one I posted at ATG, as well as the one you posted) you'll see that the post at ATG (not the post I made here) was done hours before the post at XDA.
Having just been through the nightmare involved with having to revert from the ICS leak, finding my way back to a rooted ROM, and finding mostly hostile remarks directed at those that couldn't figure it out for themselves over in the DEV forum, we came up with a very clear, concise, and explicit TUT on how to get back to a rooted ROM, complete with ALL files needed to do so over at ATG.
As far as the "appearance of being suspect" goes, that's one of the reasons we started our own "community", and not just a mere forum.
While we literally just launched the site mere days ago, and don't have many members as of yet, those that have joined have already made remarks attesting to this fact. Most if not all of our members are members of several forums, some including XDA. No reason to "poach", as we're just giving people alternatives to finding information about things that we all share the same passion for..."All things Android Tablet Related".
Just wanted to clear up why, and when this post was made.
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Exactly, since we already have on XDA those informations http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516012 , this thread is now closed.

New comers like myself, this just may help

Hello Everybody,
If you are a new comer like me and willing to enter this new Universe, so you must do one thing:
Read, read, read, read, read and learn! Than read some more!
Follow the steps provided by the gurus! Do not play around! You may end up paying a very high price and even bricking your lovely GNote!
The below links are just a few which I have found to be very helpful on instructing me on how to Flash and root my GNote.
Please be careful and read all threads from beginning to end! Remember on the XDA alone there are plenty of threads and information that you must read before trying to flash your International GNote!
First thing: What to ask and how to ask? A must see short introductory video as a first step as suggested by the senior member p107r0
I must read this first :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659768
"[GUIDE] How to Flash ICS and Survive" and thanks again to senior member p107r0
Latest ICS stock roms, root/ unroot here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Also read this if you want to root:
Is rooting for me? Is it dangerous? Here
Also: Will it break my phone? Will it void my warranty?Here
With a great viedo
Another great video with a full tutorial
Download dr.Ketan's guide - How to Root & Update ROM on G-Note
Video tutorials on rooting:http://rootgalaxynote.com/category/galaxy-note-root/
3 more videos, thansks to senior member Rulinglionadi:
How to Root the Galaxy Note N7000 (EASIEST METHOD) Click here : http://youtu.be/ehXcnqntsro
How to ROOT and FLASH CLOCKWORKMOD on a Galaxy Note N7000 running the official Ice Cream Sandwich Click here : http://youtu.be/OMCHeUWMvzk
Reset Flash/Binary Counter for ICS Galaxy S3/S2/Note I9100 I9220 I9300 N7000 Click here : http://youtu.be/Aa-t-8ypcYs
Video Tutorials http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3216132
Yellow Triangle Away http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
and also http://www.shetalksandroid.com/2012/03/how-to-reset-sgs2-flash-counter and http://www.xda-developers.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-note
How Safe is Overclocking? Is it for you? Read this if you are considering overclocking your Note!
If you still want to have a goal!
Really great Wallpapers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445433
Some really good websites to read (It’s a must)
Theandroidsoul + Tutorials
http://rootgalaxynote.com/ + video tutorials
Galaxy Note custom roms can be fund here, again do your research!
I am currently using this rom:
Fullwipe performed
ROCKET ROM-V7-XXLQ3
Abyss Kernel 4.2
Theme: SGS3 Theme for RR v7. Its really nice!
Hotfixes
S3 Weather Widget in 5x2
Miss SNote Premium Package (some users do), install from here
Follow this link to solve the deep sleep Mode problem
Download Rocket Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654838
Again follow the steps! Don’t try short cuts; it may well cut your phone’s life short! Excellent rom, very fast!
The most important is: Read, learn and follow the instructions!

awesome thx!!

admire the effort,
I'd suggest including the official xda introductory video as the step #1:

Of course...
yeap! Very good point! I will try to add some more bits in the next few days.
Your ideas and suggestions are the most wellcome!
Cheers
Dodger

This is good work !! Keep it up, We need more people like you around here, Only 4 posts and your already making guides

Kudos bro !

roger_lif said:
Read, read, read, read, read and learn! Than read some more!
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...than do 10 Spam posts, to unlock Dev Area...
I read a lot, and found a post I wanted to thank him in the topic of my ROM. I registered just to find out, that you need at least 1 Post to thank. Ok, no problem. The last post was someone asking a question I could answer anyways. So i clicked on reply...
Please Read: New members (those with fewer than 10 posts) are not permitted to post to development-related forums. The developer forums are intended for experienced users and developers to discuss ways to improve technical aspects related to ROMs and Software. While you may be an expert, we ask ALL users to avoid posting questions about using or installing ROMs and software in the Development Forums. To encourage this new Users can read but not post in these forums.
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I can understand that, I just wanted to point that out (and do my first post to do thanks ).
It would be cool to have another possibilty. Maybe a quiz or something like that to test qualifications.

LaberLu said:
...than do 10 Spam posts, to unlock Dev Area...
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Don't.

Add the videos is my sig...done by Ashwin123..its very usefull and easy...

p107r0 said:
Don't.
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+1 don't just post to get post count up. Find something useful to say or just +1 to ten posts lol that's more bearable than spammers
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

LaberLu said:
...than do 10 Spam posts, to unlock Dev Area...
I read a lot, and found a post I wanted to thank him in the topic of my ROM. I registered just to find out, that you need at least 1 Post to thank. Ok, no problem. The last post was someone asking a question I could answer anyways. So i clicked on reply...
I can understand that, I just wanted to point that out (and do my first post to do thanks ).
It would be cool to have another possibilty. Maybe a quiz or something like that to test qualifications.
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Well, I finding a bit difficult to understand your thread...I don’t see point of unlocking the Dev area unless you are in the field. As far as I am concern the dev area will not give me much, especially with the silly questions I am still to ask.
"...to test qualifications..." what is the point? Many like me turn to XDA to find an answer to a problem and likely will to have the knowledge to stand an examination.
To finalize, my idea with the thread was to provide some information, there are plenty of people going under with their phones due to stupid mistakes.
People stuffing the forum with “spam” threads should check themselves, do a full wipe and then reboot…if you know what I mean.

one additional suggestion: "[GUIDE] How to Flash ICS and Survive"

This is what I said:
LaberLu said:
I registered just to find out, that you need at least 1 Post to thank.
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This is what really happened:
I registered [because i wanted to thank a post]. I logged in (after email confirmation) and searched for the thank button, but couldn't find it. So i went to google picture search, typed in "xda thank button" (there is always at least one person making a screenshot and a arrow on it) and found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590190
and on page 2:
It works now - seems that one at least needs one post before "Thanks" is unlocked.
So...nothing for quiet readers like me
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Why should I have made a new topic about it?
I usually search first at google, than xda (because of localisation) and when I still haven't found an answer there have already 3 hours passed and I might really have a problem/question noone else ever had before.
Forums are no chat. Every Question and their answers will be saved. Asking a question again and waiting for answers takes usually much longer than just google it.
Just as example the first Post in Q&A of the Note:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741889
Me: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=small+screen+scratch+smartphone

How do I uninstall Paranoid Android 3+?

Hi everyone, i like paranoid android and props to devs, but i much prefer the original stock rom of 4.2.2 android that i had when purchasing my galaxy s4 (rogers 16gb white), can anyone help me out in linking it or pm me to the link of how to if there is one, it would be greatly appreciated! I am having a bit of trouble finding out how to.
GO DEVS GO!:highfive:
**Forgot to type..I wanted to uninstall Paranoid Android 3+ from my GS4**

Got it!
Actually I found it, nevermind!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
but this will work right? :/
GO DEVS GO!

EagleClaws87 said:
Hi everyone, i like paranoid android and props to devs, but i much prefer the original stock rom of 4.2.2 android that i had when purchasing my galaxy s4 (rogers 16gb white), can anyone help me out in linking it or pm me to the link of how to if there is one, it would be greatly appreciated! I am having a bit of trouble finding out how to.
GO DEVS GO!:highfive:
**Forgot to type..I wanted to uninstall Paranoid Android 3+ from my GS4**
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I find it hard to believe that you didn't see this post that is already on the front page...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342278
I can give you this advice...
Go to each S4 subforums and read ALL of the pinned (stickied) threads.
LEARN to use the forums search function
Start reading the "suggested" threads that automatically show up when you start to post a question.
This is the BEST help you will get, ignore it if you want, IDK, but please don't post about it not being helpful if you choose to not follow it.
If you follow the advice, good luck, I'm sure you will get on track.

Thanks
scott14719 said:
I find it hard to believe that you didn't see this post that is already on the front page...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342278
I can give you this advice...
Go to each S4 subforums and read ALL of the pinned (stickied) threads.
LEARN to use the forums search function
Start reading the "suggested" threads that automatically show up when you start to post a question.
This is the BEST help you will get, ignore it if you want, IDK, but please don't post about it not being helpful if you choose to not follow it.
If you follow the advice, good luck, I'm sure you will get on track.
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Thank you and I will definitely take you advice! Appreciate this a lot!

[Q] Just got the phone, what can I do with it? (Rogers)

Hello all, I come from the sgh-t959 forums. I just purchased an S4 (rogers variant) about an hour ago, and now I'm eager to learn what fun stuff I can do with this. So I have a few questions to ask you to feel more comfortable with this phone .
Are different roms worth putting on? I only cm on my old phone because stock was 2.3.6, this bad boy runs 4.3.
I found the root procedure for my phone, will it the procedure work on the new firmware? (Link below to the procedure I'm referring to)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800 = link to the auto root thread I was talking to above
Is there any fun tweak's I should be aware of to put on it?
Any apps that are most have on it?
Can't wait to get this baby to the latest android.
Any links or information related to my phone model are much appreciated, because theirs so much to sort through.
So yeah, hello Samsung S4 section of XDA, I hope I'll get along with you all.
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I am a noob here until further notice

You need to read the "pinned" threads in the 'general" and "Q&A" sections before you do anything. Almost all questions about the S4 have already been asked and most of the answers can be found in those threads or through the threads linked in them. The search function will also be useful. Make sure you follow the XDA rules and search before asking. Above all, remember, this is a development site. It is up to you to search read and learn about your device before you do anything to it. If you follow these suggestions, you should do just fine. Good luck.

Ahhh perfect, can you delete your post so I can delete this thread?
Edit: MODZZZ delete my noobish thread please/