Difference between revisions of "Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10 point 1 and other LineageOS Tablets"

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If one already has TWRP installed, it's easy to update new images of LineageOS, except that there aren't any for the GT2-10.1.  So it's just for backups and restoring backups really.
If one already has TWRP installed, it's easy to update new images of LineageOS, except that there aren't any for the GT2-10.1.  So it's just for backups and restoring backups really.


== Apps and Programs ==
==Apps and Programs==
[Https://en.uptodown.com https://uptodown.com]
[Https://en.uptodown.com https://uptodown.com]


[https://www.apkpure.com https://m.apkpure.com]
[https://www.apkpure.com https://m.apkpure.com]


== Utilities ==
==Utilities==
X-Plore: A really great Windows style File Utility that has LAN capability too (IE, easy file transferring with Windows (SMB, Samba, etc.).  Plus it isn't all "Appled Up", so it has real functionality.  
X-Plore: A really great Windows style File Utility that has LAN capability too (IE, easy file transferring with Windows (SMB, Samba, etc.).  Plus it isn't all "Appled Up", so it has real functionality.  


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SSH Server by XNano: Needs to have root capability to be useful.
SSH Server by XNano: Needs to have root capability to be useful.


== TWRP Details ==
==TWRP Details==
In order to enter / run / start the TWRP, do the following;
In order to enter / run / start the TWRP, do the following;


* Make sure device is charged, hopefully to 100%
*Make sure device is charged, hopefully to 100%
* Unplug device
*Unplug device
* Press the "Volume Down" Button and HOLD, then press the Power Button and HOLD.  Keep holding until the Samsung displays, then release both buttons about 2 seconds after Samsung logo is displayed
*Press the "Volume Down" Button (see note below) and HOLD, then press the Power Button and HOLD.  Keep holding until the Samsung displays, then release both buttons about 2 seconds after Samsung logo is displayed
** VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The "Volume Down" Button is closest to the Power Button.  No it isn't, you say.  Yes it is according to documentation labeling it as "Volume Down" OR something being mis-wired by Samsung OR holding the Tablet upside down.
**VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The "Volume Down" Button is closest to the Power Button.  No it isn't, you say.  Yes it is according to documentation labeling it as "Volume Down" OR something being mis-wired by Samsung OR holding the Tablet upside down.
**Another Important Note: If the device is plugged in (via USB cable), that seems to disable any and all functionality of the volume button, negating the ability to use is as a 'boot modifier'. IE, do NOT have it plugged in when attempting to boot into TWRP.


==Rooting==
==Rooting==