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[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] BigMc71:
Just got a Tab 3 7" and want to root. Will this process of Recovery & Root increment the flash counter? My GS2 could reset the counter and it doesn't look like that is possible with this device.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Yes, using Odin to flash the recovery will increase the counter. There are other ways to flash recoveries without Odin, but they require more knowledge of android utilities.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] BigMc71:
Thanks for the quick reply. So the question is...is that a big deal or not. hhmmm. Personal decision I guess.

I've seen a couple posts about flashing back to stock resetting the counter. Has that been confirmed?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] androidfr33k:
It failed and ended up in firmware failed mode with Triangle in the middle. I could not even power it off it would continue in that mode. I think it failed because I tried ODIN in vmware fusion from a Mac OSX 10.9. I am thinking I have to do this on a Real windows OS not a Virtual Machine. I was lucky enough to recover using KIES software for Mac. I could not get Kies to recover from the VM machine which further substantiates my theory that ODIN and or the USB drivers don't work well in VM?

I will give it another try in a few days on a windows 7 Laptop and get back to you.

Thanks

EDITED NEXT DAY:

I probably never really needed to restore the samsung firmware in the Triangle Mode it was in. I got ODIN to work on a genuine Windows 64 bit Laptop. Apparently it is not working in Vmware Fusion 6 on mac OSX 10.9. It fails on both files provided the Blackhawk version 2.6.1.0 v2 and the 2.6.3.0 recovery versions.

Thanks for sharing your files and a Great tutorial!!

EDITED ONE MORE:

Is the bootloader unlocked in the case of the Samsung Tab 3 after trunning these files, or is there some type of safestrap or equivalent involved? I am used to a Nexus 7 device where I can actually unlock the bootloader making life much easier and not sure how it works on the Samsung. I am assuming ODIN is the equivalent of fastboot?

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] :
Does this rooting and recovery method cause any flickering issues like mentioned in the other thread? And just to confirm only the .tar file is to be flashed via Odin to root the device right?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I have never had any flickering issues and I've used all rooting methods at some point. Once you get the custom recovery installed, you still need to flash the root.zip using the custom recovery.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] :
Okay.. Thanks a lot!! No problems on the latest model na? Because in other other thread problems were making with the newer models! Sorry to bother so much but better to know everything perfectly and then do it

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[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] chugger93:
Does this method work on the 7inch galaxy tab for kids, model SM-T2105 ??
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
See this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48041024
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] chugger93:
sweet! I really just want root, but I know a custom recovery probably is required. I appreciate your hard work. I will let you know if something doesnt work out.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] :
Successful Root

The guide is perfect!! finally rooted my Tab 3(with latest firmware)!!

Make sure to follow the exact steps!
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] chugger93:
wait.which recovery do I use on this model? The open recovery then?

Also on another note, any good ways to make this guy peppier? I dont wanna necessarily swap roms, I only see the one kernel and I dont even know if its compatible for this model. Maybe its too new and dev's havnt developed for it, or there isnt a demand.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] SITH16:
What methods are these? I have only found Odin methods and the Cydia method. The exploits are patched in my T210R already so that one is out of the question. My device is new and I want to keep the warranty for a while.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Cothek:
Is anyone else having issues with TWRP not being able to mount system? I have installed TWRP through ODIN and through CWM and both seem to have this problem. My problem may be that I have formatted system which I normally do when full wiping for a new ROM install.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
[MENTION=3034891]gr8nole[/MENTION] a new twrp built from source

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ptq4cjtdd6ljms/Twrp_6.3_lt02wifi.zip

Able to be flashed in recovery :)

Misc partition is mounted and twrp still boots fast

https://github.com/Tab3/android_dev...mmit/ae461c097a3ef4254a36baac40c1d9844ae635ae

If you want flags and twrp.fstab

Idk had to try different formats to get it blue

from dms.cfg in system/etc RGB565 works I didn't test in other supported versions.

#Supported format list. DO NOT MODIFY!
# YV12 = 1,
# I420 = 2,
# UYVY = 3,
# YUY2 = 4,
# RGB565 = 5,
# RGB888 = 6,
# RGBX8888 = 7,
# XRGB8888 = 8,
# RGBA8888 = 9,
# BGRA8888 = 10,
# ABGR8888 = 11,
# ARGB8888 = 12,
#
crtc_supported_formats=5,11,12
overlay_supported_formats=1,2,3,4,5,11,12
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I spent many attempts before I figured out the right format for blue as well. That's why my first versions remained orange.

I'll add yours to OP later.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] pl4t!n:
Hi,i have installed this recovery and root and everything is working nice,how ever if I want to unroot this supersu how can I do that ?

Using Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Anyone else having trouble getting TWRP to boot up? I have tried multiple times and it never boots up. I have have tried all versions in OP. I can get CWM to install and boot...that is how I rooted...but I like TWRP better. Flashing the TWRP zips from CWM and I get the same results...TWRP will not boot? screen stays black? So I have to Odin back to CWM. Any ideas?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
What device do you have T210 or T210R? Also, try booting into TWRP, and when it fails, boot back into your rom and send me the last_kmsg. Look at my thread in general section about using ADB if you don't know how.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
I have a T210R...Build Number JZO54K.T210RUEAMK1

It's at home right now so I can't get you the requested info. It is only a few days old. When I first started it it prompted to install an update. I installed it.....When I get home and get you the info. Thanks for help...I much prefer TWRP to CWM...lol I do have Quick Boot installed since I am now rooted...still no boot up to TWRP using that either.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] caguas56:
Can I use this method to Root my Sprint Tab 3?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514821
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Try out my build of twrp. It works on mk1 update. I am on mk1.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48466316&postcount=89
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Thanks....flashed your version. It finally booted....took awhile. I flashed the other versions with your version and they now also boot. Maybe I was being impatient.....and seeing the black screen made me think they were not booting. I am used to TWRP having a "Startup Curtain"....lol. Thanks for these!!! About the curtain? Do these have one? I guess I can do an Adb pull and look at the image files and xml. I always decompile the TWRP on my phones and install a custom curtain.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] chugger93:
I have the SM-T2105 model for kids. I flashed the latest twrp in the first post using odin. Here are my results.'

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/004> RES OK !!

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

I can't seem to get into twrp though. I'm holding power home and volume up, but I get the samsung galaxy for kids screen first before the logo. Either way it pops me into the "Android System Recovery" blue screen.

any thoughts?

update: n/m, had to uncheck auto reboot and now I seem to be getting into twrp ;)

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Weird though...now I cant sign into the tablet.

Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server when singing into gmail...using a variety of accounts and a variety of different wifi networks
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Try a factory reset from recovery.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Honestly something is up with your device then. I have a curtain.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Thanks for the info....I haven't had much "computer time" lately......I'm a CoManager for the largest "traditional grocery chain" and this is the busy time of the year. I'll do an ADB theme pull from recovery when I get a chance and look at the images and xml......it does work for me now....just takes a long time to boot the recovery....I have to tap the power button after the screen goes completely black and TWRP shows at the "lock" screen...:)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] chugger93:
Anyone know how I can further make this SM-T2105 peppier? It's so laggy. I installed black hawks kernel, but doesnt seem to help too much. Or is it just the hardware that sux?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Had some computer time last night. One of the things I have noticed is that with both versions in the OP ,ADB commands cannot be given when booted to TWRP.....so reboot phone cmd from computer will not work. I was also not able to do a pull/res cmd to get theme parts. I was able to use TWRP file explorer and go to res folder and get the theme parts. I now have recreated my favorite theme (my own) so the TWRP on my Tab 3, 7 looks like the rest of my phones..:) The startup curtain still doesn't show for me but it is booting faster now!

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edit...the TWRP version posted by Unjustified Dev does mount the recovery so it can receive ADB cmds. Pull/res and reboot phone, etc. work while TWRP is booted.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
http://terafile.co/032971512d58 just in case. I suggest going to stock mk1 and then flashing twrp. I have the curtain . It says twrp right before it boots.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] NUGZZ420:
So iam trying to help my buddy root and put custom recovery on his tab. I have tried doing this through odin a few times now the first time it said complete but the stock recovery was still there? then I did it again with the older 2.6.1.0 and hangs at black screen I tried tapping power button as I seen someone say above but i have had no luck

NEVER MIND LET IT SIT FOR 10 MIN and tapped power button and BOOM its there thanks
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
Hey, for starters your doing a super awesome job with all your support and activity in this section, that is truly appreciated! So I thank you their =)

Now I have a problem, same thing as slim94. I was looking forward to him posting back but it seems their was no resolution or he just never posted back his resolution.

So just to start, this is not new to me, ive done theming and worked on some roms myself. But no matter what I do or flash via oden, I get tue stock recovery. Ive read everything on these threads. Tried un... developer (cant remember) twrp version, cwm and all different types. Unset auto turn off, different versions of oden (usually use 3.6). I was going to try the software in your other cwm thrrad next.

Build: JZ05K.T210RUEAMK1

ROOT: only flashed recoveries via oden
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Just a few suggestions...

When you uncheck auto reboot in Odin, wait for Odin to finish (should say Res-Ok in the message area); then manually boot into recovery (three button combo) before restarting into the OS.

You may want to try a different cable or different PC.

You may already have tried these suggestions, but that's all I know to try.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
Im going trying my laptop now with a different cable. Very odd indeed. Ill post back the results, hopefully it is hardware.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
So i just reinstalled the drivers, had issues with the laptop so im back at the PC. (lLso used a different cable, although not sure if that helped or not) Unchecked everything oden flashed openrecovery-twrp-2.6.1.0-blackhawk.tar.V2. Went straight into recovery and the first time it stayed on the lit up black screen indefinitely. After 3 minutes, i restarted it and it still went into stock recovery. Re flashed again, and after 20-30 seconds it went into twrp, thank god. The only thing is, twrp looks like crap, everything is somewhat blurry, pretty much heavily pixelated as if it is on a diff low res.

Im going to first make a backup, flash philz cwm and see how that goes. I just want to get root so i can use an app to get to recovery then flash a rom. Gonna do some testing and see. Cant seem to find to many files for oden here, its more flashable than anything. Usually flashing custom recoveries never worked out very well. But I will try them out if i can constantly get back to twrp.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Ultiweap:
Hi,

I tried to install it on my T210 but it does not boot up. I tried TWRP and CWM with Philz and both does not install when I use the button to boot in recovery I get the stock recovery. I follow the guide as it is but to no avail

Can you help me please?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
Did you read what I just posted on this same issue? Last 2 posts
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
I always have to wait about 4 or 5 minutes and then tap the power button....TWRP then shows up on the lock screen....that 4-5 minutes seems like forever when you are waiting for the boot up...lol. Philz and CWM always boot right up for me...but I prefer TWRP because I am familiar with it..
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Ultiweap:
Hi bmann_420 sorry I didn't read your post well. I finally managed to install recovery and root my Tab 3.

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
What method or sequence worked for you? If I flash any new recovery (via oden) I have to uncheck everything instantly reboot into recovery, otherwise it never works.

http://supercentral.co
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Ultiweap:
Hi,

I use the same method flash it with odin with auto reboot disable then when finish from the download mode screen I press the combination to go to recovery the only it worked for me is that.

You use the twrp?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
I did use twrp but the lag time is to much. I went to philz cwm, it looks nicer also. Although their is no fix permissions via that recovery. So it seems like anyway you go theirs a drawback.

After doing that though, restarting into recovery and doing the manual boot into recovery works every time. It was just difficult the initial time for some reason. And it seems almost somewhat common now.

Sent from the SG3 with Tapatalk 4 (Wicked Rom)

http://supercentral.co
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Ultiweap:
For the lag this is normal when younuse the key combination. You should install quickboot from playstore and reboot to recovery from and you will no more get the lag. For me whatever I install between the 3 recovery available it work fine.

Try it and let me know
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
I get lag every wich way. From a 4 way reboot to that app. And it looks like crap bad, flickers and bad resolution. I normally use and would prefer twrp like I use on all of my families phones, but it maybe I can test out some different versions and themes.

Sent from the SG3 with Tapatalk 4 (Wicked Rom)

http://supercentral.co
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Ultiweap:
I haven't install twrp I prefer to say I swap from it 5 min after having installed it but I'm on cwm with philz which I found very good and no lag... try it im sure yoy will be happy with mate
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Conkreet908:
I am with my fiancé trying to root and I am successful but the screen is incredibly dark. If I increase the brightness to max then all the colors start to act glitchy. Anybody else have this problem?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
Yes, that's why I went to philz cwm 5. Although I havnt tried all versions and I saw a blue one also. If you try them all and don't work, try a different type.

Sent from the SG3 with Tapatalk 4 (Wicked Rom)

http://supercentral.co
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] 12gage:
I've been able to install recovery and root through Odin but haven't been able to install a custom ROM yet, In TWRP I'm wiping everything 3 times and doing a Factory Reset x3, but when I go to install at the end it says "unable to mount /system". If I try to restart it says "No OS installed". Luckily I made a NAN before trying. It restores fine but can install. Any suggestions?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] cdzo72:
Mounting external SD

Using this TWRP recovery I'm not seeing the ability to mount the external SD... I connect via USB and I do have Android Phone as one of the devices and no other yellow flags... so I don't think it's a driver issue... someone pleas correct me if I'm wrong
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Doesn't work on this tablet.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Ultiweap:
Yeag the blue one seems to be interesting... keep me inform with a pm when yoy install it.

Hi,

Why do yoy want to mount system? Normally you simply have to install the rom and it will be mounted automatically.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] scottspa74:
^^^^^^^^^^^^

I believe recovery has to mount /system to install the ROM to the /system partition, no?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] bmann_420:
[MENTION=3153011]12gauge[/MENTION]

Have you tried different recoveries?

http://supercentral.co
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] @non4:
Is it normal to have no boot animarion after flashing this? Also recovey is painfully slow even if using quick reboot
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Samsungamberbrown:
I can't boot Into recovery I keep going into manual mode with a blue menu
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Uncheck auto reboot in odin.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] Samsungamberbrown:
I have tried that :)(
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] PopzTopz:
Yes that is the screen that I get as well....seems that we are a bit late for this exploit...I restored my original Nandroid...will wait to see if there is more interest in this device before I use odin again...
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Can you or someone else that has a relatively newer tablet, please try the attached recovery and report back. I tested it on mine and it works fine, but I have a fairly old T210R. Flash the zip in your current CUSTOM recovery (not stock recovery);then reboot recovery. It has a kernel image built from the newest MK1 sources.

I believe the newer tablets were delivered with a newer bootloader and that may be why the older kernel images are causing problems.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] @non4:
My t210 is just bought, I'll try when I get the chance. However I remember the boot animation was fine but then I flashed a t211 kernel by mistake, that's when the trouble started I think, but I can't remember for sure so I'll report back
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
This doesn't affect boot animation at all. The recovery has its own kernel, which is separate from the boot.img kernel.

I am only interested in how recovery performs.

Sent from my SCH-I605
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] @non4:
Ahh right well I had the lag problem too so I'll give it a go ;)
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Just flashed your MK1 Version...

I just flashed your MK1 Version...I'm getting the splash screen now, It still will not accept ADB commands when booted into TWRP, but TWRP boots up very quickly now. Any chance you can fix the ADB commands in the Recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
I'll take a look at that now. Thanks for the report.

Sent from my SCH-I605
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
No problem. Thanks for your work!!

The version posted by Unjustified Dev in post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48466316&postcount=89 Will accept ADB commands with TWRP mounted....but it still starts up very slowly. I like the speed of your new version!! :)

EDIT: TWRP MK1 version boots equally quick from Three Button Press, ADB reboot recovery, Extended Start Menu or Quick Boot....good work!!
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
A couple of my Custom TWRP Curtain Screens

A couple of my Custom TWRP Curtain Screens......I De-compiled your newest and have my custom Blue Curtain on It......Now that it shows for me...lol
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
New version added to OP with working ADB access. All old versions removed from OP.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Thanks...

Thanks...Firing up Android Image Kitchen again to change Boot Splash...lol
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
You do know about themes for TWRP, right?
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] manbat:
Sure....the splash will not change with the theme though...unless I change it in the recovery.img, unless of course you know another way? I change everything else with a theme.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
Not sure about the splash, I don't use any theme...I just know they are available.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] scottspa74:
Thank you sooo much for supporting this device. You removed older versions, so does that mean the new version will work on both older and newer devices?

Also, I've never used a device where you could flash a recovery from recovery, that is weird to me. Is it more advised to flash thru Odin or possibly bootloader, though? (Still new to Odin, myself, first Sammy device)

Again, thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] gr8nole:
New version will work for older and newer ones.

Odin is only required to initially get a custom recovery installed (if you aren't rooted). After you get one custom recovery installed, you can flash another recovery from within recovery. It works just as well and is much easier than using Odin every time.

Sent from my SCH-I605
[Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Android Development] scottspa74:
Quick question

I, having a hell of a time trying to get this to reboot to recovery. Orig7nally flashed 2.6.1 thru odin, wanted to upgrade to 2.6.3. All button combos ive tried just reboot or reboot safe mode. I also just noyiced my daughters tab is the smt210, is that my issue? Trying to use rom toolbix fir reboot recovery hung and caused rom toolbox to FC

Any tips, gyys? Again, sorry, new to samny.

TIA

smt210r using xda app

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Edit

Sorry, never mind, just watched video again, says smt210r is fine

smt210r using xda app

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Sorry, one more. XDA app search is useless, and we all know that. Just did a nandroid backup on daughters tab, and before reboot, TWRP says no OS installed, I'm scared Lil. Anyone seen that before? I'm now afraid to hit reboot. Did backup just now with TWRP 2.6.1 and then flashed 2.6.3

TIA