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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, MayPrice: About 290 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UX UI
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
SAR1.34 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USB2.0, OTG
Size10.1 inches, 295.8 cm, 2, (~65.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypePLS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack, White
ModelsGT-P5100
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (body)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight588 g (1.30 lb)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4430
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Internal16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, May
Stand-byUp to 2000 h
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, May
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm (10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM with TI OMAP 4430 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100.