Launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on June 24

This powerful tablet boasts a brilliant 10.1-inch HD touchscreen (1,280x800) display delivering sharper movies, better game graphics, and crystal clear video chats. At just 0.34-inches, it is the world’s thinnest mobile tablet. It comes with Android^TM 3.1 Honeycomb with Android Market^TM providing access to more than 60,000 apps for Galaxy Tab 10.1¹ and an immersive, lightning-fast Web browsing experience.
“Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 expands Sprint’s tablet innovation, growing our lineup to five options,” said David Owens, Sprint vice president of product development. “This gives Sprint customers a one-stop-shop for all of their tablet needs. Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a dynamic tablet, but it is even more amazing when paired with the Sprint 4G network through our Overdrive^TM Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless or MiFi^®3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel.”
Galaxy Tab 10.1 is designed with a brilliant 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1,280x800 resolution, delivering vibrant colors and crisp clarity. The aspect ratio of the display is ideal for widescreen viewing of movies, TV shows and photos. It features two cameras – a rear-facing 3-megapixel camera with camcorder, flash and zoom, and a front-facing, 2-megapixel camera – enabling video chat.
Additional key features include:

• Android 3.1 Honeycomb offering faster and smoother transitions between different applications, more intuitive navigation to and from home screens, and broader support of USB accessories, external keyboards, joysticks and gamepads
• Android Market for access to more than 60,000 applications for Galaxy Tab 10.1
• Mobile Email–IMAP and POP, Gmail^TM, MSN Hotmail^® and Yahoo!^®
• Google Mobile Services, including YouTube, Gmail^TM, Google Talk^TM and Google Maps^TM
• HD camcorder with 720p video capture
• Full HTML Web browser with Google Search and Adobe^® Flash^® Player (10.3)
• 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor
• 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage
• Wi-Fi enabled
• Stereo Bluetooth Technology 2.1

Galaxy Tab 10.1 customers can expect a software update planned for this summer that will enable more favorite features and services including:

• Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
  Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu for customizing the home screen of Galaxy Tab 10.1with digital pictures, favorite websites and social network feeds. In addition, the TouchWiz UX includes a “Mini Apps” tray of commonly used features, such as task manager, calendar and music player, which can be launched while other major applications are already in use.

• Samsung Media Hub
  The software upgrade will introduce the evolution of Samsung’s popular movie and TV content service, known as Media Hub. Media Hub has been redesigned with a new user interface for even easier downloads of rented or purchased content. The new version of Media Hub also includes an HD Extender, which allows the user to play back Media Hub content on TV through an HDMI cable from the Galaxy Tab 10.1 dock or adapter.

• Readers Hub & Social Hub
  It will also gain access to Samsung’s Readers Hub service, which is a robust library filled with more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspapers and 2,300 magazines. Also, the software upgrade will install Samsung’s Social Hub service, which aggregates email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.

• Versatile Content Sharing
  Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also receive Samsung’s Allshare service, for seamless content transfer between the tablet and other DLNA-enabled devices, such as HDTVs, monitors and digital cameras. The software upgrade will also transform Galaxy Tab 10.1 into a device capable of accepting streaming content from a TV to the tablet itself.

Also can be read at here!

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Samsung Galaxy Tab - A Slightly Better Tablet Than An iPad 2

Although I bought this for my wife as a birthday present during pre-release sales in NYC, I've since used it far more extensively than her so I've purchased a second Tab 10.1 from Amazon for myself. As a background, I also have a good amount of experience using aMotorola Xoom (none with the other Android tablets though) and an iPad 2. Anyway, here are my thoughts comparing the Tab 10.1 with the iPad 2. I won't do a comparison with the Motorola Xoom (which, as of writing this review, is the Tab 10.1's major Android competitor) as the two products are really similar. I'll leave the Xoom/Tab 10.1 decision to you. Here are my thoughts:

Operating System/Interface/Web Browsing -

Slight edge to the Tab 10.1 running Android 3.1 (Honeycomb). This may just be more of a personal preference as I don't like products (like the iPad 2) which are locked down. I feel a company has no right to tell a consumer how he/she is allowed to use a product (as Apple does with theirs). Anyway, Android 3.1 OS is blazing fast and going along with the Android Open Source Project's philosophy, the OS and by rote, the Tab 10.1, is ultimately configurable. Out of the box, you can easily personalize an Android 3.1 tablet any way you want, and if you can't, there is free software out there to let you do it -- there is no hacking/jailbreaking required. The Tab 10.1's interface is also a lot cleaner than the iPad 2's which can get downright cluttered the more apps you have installed. I'll also note that there doesn't seem to be a discernible difference in the actual speed/performance (loading pages, etc) of the two products. So, we're pretty even so far, but Tab 10.1 clearly gets the edge for one thing -- Flash. Enough said.

Battery life -

Strong edge to iPad 2. Both the Tab 10.1 and the iPad 2 are rated for 10 hours. Keeping the screen at about 75% max brightness, I seem to get between about 7 to 8 hours on the Tab 10.1 and 9 to 10 hours on an iPad 2. This may be a result of the screen brightness as I've noticed the Tab 10.1 has a slightly brighter screen at 100% than the iPad 2. Regardless, the iPad 2 has better battery life.

Resolution/Screen -

Strong edge to the Tab 10.1's 1280×800 screen vs the iPad 2's 1024x768 one. If you think this is negligible, you are very wrong. This means the Galaxy Tab 10.1 screen has a 30% greater resolution than the iPad 2. You'll notice this difference in every thing you do -- not just when watching movies and photos. The increased resolution causes much less eye strain especially when reading webpages. Additionally, the Tab 10.1's widescreen aspect ratio seems to work a lot better for watching anything in HD. It's a shame the iPad 2 uses the dying 4:3 aspect ratio as there is a lot of wasted real estate on the screen in the form of black bars when watching anything in widescreen. With the Tab 10.1, the screen is entirely filled with video.

Cameras -

Strong edge to the Tab 10.1. The Tab 10.1 blows the iPad 2 out of the water here and it's not even close. The Tab has a front-facing 2.0 megapixel (vs iPad 2's 0.3 megapixel) camera and rear-facing 3.0 megapixel (vs iPad 2's 0.7 megapixel) camera. Sure, you're never going to replace your P&S/SLR/video camera with a tablet, but it is nice to have a camera on there that can take a decent picture/video when you're in a pinch.

Portability -

Even. The Tab 10.1 is a negligible 0.03 lbs lighter and 0.2mm thinner than the iPad 2.

Cachet -

Strong edge to the iPad 2. Apple has a monopoly on this, it seems. Apple is just the trendier product. Odds are nobody will look at aGalaxy Tab 10.1 and think "Wow, that looks really nice. I need to get me one of those." I'm not saying the Tab 10.1 is ugly, but the brushed metal finish on the iPad does feel and look a bit nicer.

Price -

Even. I'm really surprised Samsung didn't undercut the iPad 2 prices, even by $50.
Is this the iPad 2 killer as has been reported here and there in the media? Honestly, no, but that's more because most Apple consumers purchasing iPad 2s are brand loyal -- not necessarily looking to buy the best product. I really wish I could rate the Tab 10.1 with 4.5 stars. For reference, if I were to write a review of an iPad 2, I would give it a 4 stars. Giving the Tab 10.1 5 stars seems a bit too generous as I feel the lack of an SD slot and slight plasticky feel are noticeable drawbacks, as is the price (which isn't lower than an iPad 2 with the same amount of memory). And giving the Tab 10.1 4 stars seems a disservice as I feel that it is ultimately an outstanding tablet and, in my opinion, definitely has an edge over the iPad 2. (Read the original review here!)

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Flash the Samsung Galaxy Tab FW to Enable Phone Calls

Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab Euro version with unbranded version. This version ofGalaxy Tab not allowed us to make a phone calling. In this tutorial, we'll show youo how to enabling the phone calls option ( and 3G data + 850/1900Mhz WCDMA ) in this tab. Tested and working for the following tabs: Bell, Rogers.

What do you need?

Download the following package: http://rapidshare.com/files/444576369/Samsung_TAB_Euro_Flash_Package.7z
What's in it?

• Kies_2.0.0.11011_16_5.exe
• Odin3 v1.31
• P1000XWJJ4
• P1000XXJK5
• modem_bell_i9000

Preparation:

1. After downloaded the package and extracted with 7zip Install and then reboot: Kies_2.0.0.11011_16_5.exe (this will install properly drivers x86 or 64 depending on your OS configuration, needed for your Tab and Odin to communicate correctly ).
2. Extract Odin3_v1.31_PITupdate and put the all the files contained in P1000XWJJ4 into Odin3 v1.31 source folder.
3. Set you Samsung Tab into "Download mode" ( Hold volume down and power button until the device boot up. You'll see a yellow android sign and some warning text like :do not turn off target) and connect it to your PC with the USB cable.
4. Start Odin3 v1.31.exe and make sure that the com post is yellow highlighted and check off Re-partition.
5. Load the following files as shown in the screenshot below:
6. Hit Start and then relax, hopefully it is going to be ok and in about 2. min and 50 you'll get a green highlight and pass stamp in the same Odin screen which will also reboot the Tab. It will be In Russian, but not to worry. keep reading below.
7. Turn offf the tab and set it to download mode again. Transfer over the Odin folder the P1000XXJK5.tar file re-start Odin, Connect the phone.
8. Leave the "Re-partition" unticked and load into "PDA" the tar file. Hit "Start" and wait again about 2min and 50 sec, you'll get the same green pass and the tab will reboot.
9. This is the final step. now you are going to flash the tab with the right Modem files. Again like Put the Tab into download mode unpack the modem_bell_i9000.zip into Odin folder then start Odin up and select "phone". Load the modem.bin up and hit Start. Wait for the Green pass and you are DONE!!!

In order to have Internet and mms going you need to set the right APN settings. Google your provider for specifics. Bell canada has the following Settings:

Name: Bell Internet
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy: web.wireless.bell.caPort: 80
MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: web.wireless.bell.ca
MMS port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 610
APN type: Internet + mms
Authentication Type: none

Are you wondering where the APN settings are?
1. Press the Menu key
2. Tap Settings3. Tap Wireless controls
4. Tap Mobile networks
5. Tap Access Point Names
6. Press the Menu key
7. Tap New APN.
8. Enter your settings

FAQ

If you see missing apps from the market it is because XXJK5 is not an official firmware and the market is not showing protected apps.To change this you will need to edit the build.prop file under /system and change the fingerprint.
If you are lazy you can do the following:
1) root the tab
2) install busybox from the market, open the app and install busybox from within the app.
3) install GST from the market
4) go top step 6 in the app "change your fingerprint" ad run the script
5) go to setting > applications > manage applications > ALL > find "market", force stop and clear data
6) reboot the tab, reopen the market - you should see all apps now.

Gratitude : http://bit.ly/fXWbhT

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How To Unlock the Galaxy Tab 10.1v Bootloader

This process will factory reset your device and wipe the internal memory. Please do with your own risk :).
Prepare:
For you  Windows user, you might want to refer to this post. If you're a Linux user, you could try flashing using Heimdall but AFAIK, this has not been tested.
Method 1

• Download and install the JAVA SDK from here http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ja...ads/index.html
• Download the Android SDK from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
• Follow the instructions here to download the USB drivers http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html
• Edit the “<PATH TO ANDROID SDK>\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf” file and copy/paste the following lines and add them to the [Google.NTx86] section (for 32bit Windows) and/or [Google.NTamd64] (for 64bit Windows).
• Download the fastboot zip attached to this post (includes both Win and Linux version) and extract the files to your "<PATH TO ANDROID SDK>\tools" folder

Do not leave any blank lines before the first “;”

;
;Galaxy Tab 10.1v
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6860&REV_9999&MI_01
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6860&MI_01
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6601
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7000

Now to get started:
1) Power off your tablet
2) Hold the VOLUME DOWN button and press the POWER button (your tablet will power on and you will see the BACKUP and USB icons)
3) Use VOLUME DOWN to select the USB icon, and then press VOLUME UP to confirm the selection.
4) You should now be in fastboot mode (the word FASTBOOT should appear somewhere in the top left corner)
5) If Windows doesn’t automatically detect the device, go to device manager and find the ‘Fastboot’ device. Right-click and select update driver, choose to manually install and browse to the “<PATH TO ANDROID SDK>\extras\google\usb_driver\” folder.
6) Open a command prompt and do

cd "<PATH TO SDK FOLDER>\tools"
fastboot devices

7) Confirm that your device is detected. If it says “waiting for device”, you need to check that the drivers are installed correctly.
8) In the Command window, type:

fastboot oem unlock

9) On your Tab, Use the VOLUME DOWN button to select YES and then press VOLUME UP to confirm
10) VIOLA! You are unlocked. Note that these instructions are a work-in-progress.
Get your Tab into fastboot mode;:
1) Power off your Tab and power it back on while holding VOLUME DOWN
2) Highlight the USB icon by pressing VOLUME DOWN
3) Press VOLUME UP to confirm your selection (Fastboot Mode)
4) Download the Tegra 2 compatible fastboot (attached to this post) and put it somewhere in your path (eg /usr/bin)
5) Plug your device into the PC using the provided USB cable.
6) Open a terminal and type

fastboot devices

this will list the device but it will be a strign of numbers
7) type

fastboot oem unlock
your tab will then have a yes no option to unlock the bootloader select yes with VOLUME DOWN, and press VOLUME UP to confirm

8) Your bootloader is now unlocked power off the device and power it back on the device will boot and have an unlocked padlock when loading. Also this will factory reset your device this includes everything on the 16 gb storage.
Now that you're done head over here to get root access.
Attachment: Fastboot-Linux-and-NVIDIA

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How To Root the Galaxy Tab 10.1v

As always, mucking with your device at this level is risky. If you follow this process, you do so entirely at your own risk. I accept no responsibility for any detrimental effects resulting from following this process of rooting the galaxy tab, or for any problems associated with the updated files. Only if you accept these risks should you use these instructions.
NOTES:
I developed and followed this process on Ubuntu Natty, 64bit. I see no reason why it should not work on any other platform, since the only tool used is fastboot and the syntax for fastboot is the same on any platform. if you need to know how to get fastboot working, there are already many guides for that (see my how to unlock your bootloader thread, for example)
BUTTON CONFUSION:
When in landscape mode, with the camera at the top, the power button is on the left ‘vertical’ side of the tab. On the top is the volume rocker. In this orientation:
- The LEFT side of the volume rocker is VOLUME DOWN
- The RIGHT side of the volume rocker is VOLUME UP
This might seem obvious, but to anyone who is used to phones, this is the opposite, since they were designed to be used in Portrait mode.
PREPARE:
1) With your Tab in fastboot mode (step 1 of “GETTING ROOT” below), make sure you have a working fastboot implementation:
[CODE]fastboot devices[/CODE]
If all is well, you should see your device serial number. If there is a problem, you won’t get any response.
2) Downlad the two files attached to this thread
3) Create a folder on your desktop called “root”
[CODE]mkdir ~/Desktop/root[/CODE]
for Ubuntu or
[CODE]md %userprofile%\desktop\root[/CODE]
for Windows
This will be referred to as the working directory throughout the rest of this guide
4) Copy skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip to your working directory (DO NOT UNZIP!)
5) Extract the skitzandroid-recovery.img file from skitzandroid-stock-recovery.zip to your working folder. Your working folder should now have 1 IMG file and one ZIP file.
6) This was an afterthought – Make sure fastboot is somewhere in your path (ie can be executed from anywhere). To test, ‘cd’ to any random folder and type ‘fastboot’ and make sure it runs.
7) Copy the skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip file to the root of your sdcard. You can eithe drag/drop, or run:
[CODE]adb push skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip /sdcard[/CODE]
from your working directory
…now the easy part
GETTING ROOT:
1) Power off your Tab and power it back on, while holding the VOLUME DOWN button.
2) When the DOWNLOAD / FASTBOOT icons appear, press VOLUME DOWN again to select FASTBOOT icon (the one with the USB logo) and press VOLUME UP to confirm selection.
3) Confirm you are now in fastboot mode and do a:
[CODE]fastboot devices[/CODE]
If all is well, you should see your device serial number.
4) Open a terminal / CMD prompt and CD to your working folder
[CODE]cd ~/Desktop/root[/CODE]
for Ubuntu or
[CODE]cd %userprofile%\desktop\root[/CODE]
for Windows
5) Run the following command:
[CODE]fastboot boot skitzandroid-recovery.img[/CODE]
..and wait. It might not look like anything is happening but it is.
6) You should now have a recovery menu. Use the volume rocker (up/down navigates menu options) to select “Install zip from SDCARD” (or something like that – if someone can post the exact menu item wording, I will update the guide). Press (tap!) the POWER button to confirm the menu selection
7) Navigate to the root of your internal storage (/sdcard), select the skitzandroid-10-1v-root.zip file and press (tap!) the POWER button to confirm selection.
 Once complete, use the Volume rocker to select “REBOOT” from the menu and press (tap!!!) the POWER button to confirm selection.
9) YOUR’RE DONE. Press the thanks button on this thread to continue 
TESTING:
1) Check your apps menu to confirm the existence of SuperUser app.
2) With the Tab attached to your PC via USB cable, do the following:
[CODE]adb shell
su[/CODE]
And watch the screen on your Tab for a SuperUser prompt. If you see this, congratulations!
If you have never rooted a phone/tablet before, go get Titanium Backup Pro and ROM Manager from the market. As soon as the custom ROMs start flowing in, you’ll be all set to go.
Source.

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