yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] toastido:
Well, you'd need to odin the full package to bring yourself fully current to K1, but if you're not concerned with updates in the system partition, then you can just flash the BL, modem/non-hlos, csc, recovery(optional), and kernel. I'd recommend doing those after powering off the device and booting directly into download mode. I don't know for sure what has updated in the system partition, though, so you might miss out on something. The good thing is, though, if you update the full package from sammobile (or in my thread on mediafire - much faster than sammobile - see my sig), you'll get the full latest firmware update, and if you're trying to keep KNOX 0x0, you can use the root kernel here and re-do the towelroot and then flash back to the kernel in my thread when finished. That's what I did. I flashed the full firmware, flashed the root kernel from this thread, ran towelroot, then flashed back to my extracted kernel. Full NK1, rooted with KNOX 0x0. :)

I hope that answers your question.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] opeth2112:
It absolutely answers my questions. Thank you!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] opeth2112:
BTW - your thread still states you are uploading and to grab the firmware from sammobile - did it ever upload and if so, can I get the link to save me some waiting from the other site? Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] toastido:
Whoops. My bad.. must have forgotten to update the thread. Updated now.

Sent from my leanKernel 3.13 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF9) SM-N900T
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] opeth2112:
Edited - nevermind - answered my own question.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Megado:
This method worked on my rooted T320 as well with the initial upgrade using Kies. :good:
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] ClintE1956:
New to GTP8.4

Hello all,

Been reading this and a few other threads about gaining control of our devices so that we may do with them as we wish.

Just purchased and enjoying GTP8.4. Don't care for the idea of tripping that Knox "fuse" thing inside the chip. As I understand, what needs to be done is to replace the kernel with an older version that is compatible with TR, root device using TR, then flash original kernel back, install SuperSU etc. and test for stability.

I have allowed the latest build to install via OTA (T320UEU1ANK1). Downloaded same version entire and separate images (do I need to touch file T320XAR1ANK1_KERNEL.tar.md5 or can this be flashed the way it is?). Installed latest drivers on PC.

If this is correct so far, now I need the earlier version for temporary flash while rooting. Is the file at beginning of this thread sufficient for this purpose?

If I've misunderstood anything about this process, please let me know. I'm new to GTP, but other devices (Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Sprint GS3, 1st gen Nexus 7) all rooted and extremely stable at 4.1.2. Don't see any reason to upgrade those. (Wish I could just downgrade the GTP to that version, even though it's at "latest & greatest", whatever that means.)

Thanks for any and all suggestions, hints, criticisms etc.

Cheers
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] opeth2112:
I JUST updated mine (was rooted before on an older version, but doesn't make a difference in this context), and it works great. Since you are already on the latest complete FIRMWARE (meaning complete K1 rom in this context), all you should need to do is go into Odin - flash the rootable KERNEL (from the first post) - boot and then run Towel Root - update SuperSU (select cancel or never when it asks about disabling Knox) - verify you are rooted (using Root Checker from the app store) - then use Odin to load the updated KERNEL ONLY (the K1) since everything else you have should already be the latest. for the GTP, to get into download mode for Odin, power off and then hold down and home while powering on.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] ClintE1956:
Perfect! Thank You very much!

Flashing kernel from first post of this thread from Odin while GTP in download mode worked flawlessly. Installed and ran TR, restarted, installed Root Checker, everything going well. Shut GTP down, booted in download mode, started Odin, flashed original kernel. Restarted, checked root, all good. Shut down, booted up in download mode, checked flags, everything is looking good.

After reading several threads and getting needlessly confused, everything fell into place and I now have rooted new GTP8.4 with Knox running and happy.

Thank you again!

Cheers
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] ClintE1956:
After successful rooting/flashing/etc. is it necessary to keep TR installed?

Thanks again
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] abs0lut3z33r0:
Nicely summarized

The process is nicely summarized for a first timer

You do this 1. http://www.gizmodriod.com/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-pro-8-4-wifi-sm-t320-knox-counter-0x0/

2 . Then for latest kernel odin the kernel link in this thread http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8/general/t320xar1ank1-extracted-stock-firmware-t2954549 similar to process in point 1

Is there a safe list of system apps that can be frozen , most people have complained about reboots when tinkering
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] mingkee:
You can drop Towelroot after SU has been installed.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] ClintE1956:
Many thanks again!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] blackbirdsinging:
Really quick question- I am currently on NG1 build, have never flashed a kernel before but I'm going to go slow and follow the steps laid out. Question is this: I understand that after successfully using TR, I'll need to flash back to original kernel. I would like to upgrade to NK1 if that's better (heard a little about better battery life and wifi on it and I'm all for that) will it be okay if I skip straight from the rootable kernel to NK1, or do I need to go back to NG1 first and then to NK1?

Possibly a dumb question, I know, but I'd rather be extra sure before I do this.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] opeth2112:
Not a dumb question at all, as it can be fairly overwhelming to sort through all of this.

After rooting successfully, you load the NK1 kernel. I think you might be getting things confused with some of the instructions for people who were already beyond the NG1 kernel. THEY would have had to revert to the rootable NG1 first, and then load NK1 over it.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] blackbirdsinging:
Thank you so much :) I was definitely getting a little mixed up there.

I just got the GTP 8.4 the other day and it's on KOT49H.T320UEU1ANG1, so I'll just go ahead and start downloading the TR apk and re-read the instructions and get going.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] opeth2112:
Actually, I just want to clarify just a bit. I missed the part of you still being on G1 (was thinking of another post). Your best bet would be to do what I just finished doing myself. Update to K1 (via OTA or Odin if you want to go that route) -> in Odin flash the rootable kernel (from the front page) -> root with Towelroot -> update SuperSU (it will automatically prompt you for this after rooting - select cancel or never when it asks to disable knox) -> check for root with Root Checker (from Play store) -> in Odin flash the K1 KERNEL ONLY. Those are the main steps. Holler if you have more questions.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] blackbirdsinging:
No harm done :) I saw that bit about G1 not working in a linked page when I went to go back and double check before starting. The Gizmodriod link shows what the cutoff date is for the Rootable kernel. Thanks for the step by step, that's a big help!

eta for all my fretting, that was ridiculously easy. Rooted and confirmed with root checker, SuperSU working just fine. Still listed as Official and 0x0. Thank you so much for helping me out!

[IMG="success!"]http://i60.tinypic.com/33m8w0i.jpg[/IMG]

Last question, I promise. Is it ever safe to disable Knox, or would that risk tripping it?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] bdevillier19:
i just recently purchased a Tab Pro 8.4 and i'm exploring what options are available. i am familiar with rooting, installing recoveries, and flashing custom roms. however, i'm not familiar with knox. the last device i had that had an unlocked bootloader was a galaxy s3 so i had no worries when it came to knox. now i have an ATT note 3 with a locked bootloader and can only use safestrap, so again no real custom roms so no knox issues.

my T320 is currently on the NK1 and i understand i need to revert to a previous kernel, use TR and update SU, then flash back to NK1. but if i want to install CWM/TWRP and go with a custom rom like CM11/12 will i trip the knox counter? i dont really care either way but the wife is pissed that i'm already looking at flashing it and its only 2 days old. :D

any replies would be appreciated. thanks
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Knox is just samsung's way of monitoring their devices. If its tripped, you void your warranty. If you have an issue and try to send it in while tripped, they will know.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] bdevillier19:
thanks for the reply. i understand what knox does but have never had to worry about tripping it because on my note 3 i can only use safestrap roms. would installing a custom rom like cm11 trip knox on the T320? ideally i'd like to go to an AOSP style rom but the wife is worried about void warranty so quickly.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] RavenY2K3:
Don't think Safestrap has been made available for the Tab Pro, you will indeed trip the counter if you want to use anything other than stock.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] bdevillier19:
That's what I was thinking. Now I just have to wait till the wife is gone and zap the touchwiz. Better to beg for forgiveness that to ask for permission right.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] dartacao:
Hi,

I have one GTP T320 with NI1 too.

Could you pls explain better the 2nd step. I didn't understand clearly what you want to say with "do not work around knox, or disable knox". I can't disable Knox warning messages with SuperSu, is it? If so, how can I stop those boring warnings?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] HotShotAzn:
I have a T320 on K1 never been rooted. If I understand the instructions, I would:

1) Flash [TR Rootable Kernel for Wi-Fi Only 8.4 SM-T320] from first post

2) Root using TowelRoot

3) Check root

4) Flash stock K1 kernel

Is that right? Does anyone have a link for the stock kernet?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Thats the short version of post #1. And yes, post #1 also tells you about stock kernels.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] HotShotAzn:
The stock kernel in the op is for a g1. I am on K1.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] toastido:
Check my thread. I have the pieces, including kernel. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2954549
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] SM-T325 LTE:
Latest SM-T325 UK-version Kernel?

I'm in a similar situation. I've running the latest stock ROM for my SM-T325 (UK version), which is (AFAIK) LATER than the latest version posted on sammobile. So, I'm looking for just the KERNEL from MY ROM so I can do the towelroot routine which is so well-referenced in the thread.

I'm runing T325ZSU1BNK1 which is a bit later than the kernel posted in this thread. Though I've rooted another device and flashed an entire ROM using other methods, I've never used towelroot or required just the KERNEL from a ROM. I've googled this, and there are plenty of references to extracting the KERNEL from the ROM, but I'm missing something basic, as my efforts to extract anything from the dowloaded ROM gives me only a SINGLE file, not the directory structure many sites reference.

FWIW, I'm running WINDOWS 7 on my desktop. Can anyone point me to a step-by-step approach to extract the KERNEL from my present ROM? With that in hand, it looks simple enough to downgrade to the earlier (vulnerable) KERNEL, install and run towelroot, and then re-install my original KERNEL - once I get hold of it!

Many thanks.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] SM-T325 LTE:
Thanks. T325XXU1BNG1_T325BTU1BNG1_T325XXU1BNF3_HOME.tar.md5 is the file name that extracted from the original zip file. I realize that a .tar file is also an archive, but with the .md5 extension, WinZip didn't seem to know what to do. 7-zip did. Now I can begin...but, I STILL need to get the latest ROM, which has yet to be posted. However, at least I now know what to do with it when I get it! Now, if I only knew where to find it. Eventually, it should show up on sammobile...but I'm not about to start this until I have all of my ducks in a row.

Cheers,
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] SM-T325 LTE:
OK. I finally identified and downloaded my current ROM, and extracted the boot.img file. Is there a reason I can't or shouldn't use 7Zip to create a .tar file from the just-extracted boot.img? That seems easy enough, but for the fact that you explicitly mentioned "tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad" which makes me hesitate to use 7Zip to create the archive. Thanks again.

EDIT - OK. Got it. I've researched the .tar.md5 script, and think I'm on track.

LATER - That was easy! Smooth as butter, and no issues so far after re-installing the original boot.tar.md5. I spent a lot more time being sure I knew what I was doing than it took to just follow the directions. But, better safe than sorry. Now to figure out what I can safely remove in terms of bloatware...

THANKS, ALL!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] kg2128:
Had no problem getting root to work while not tripping Knox. Thanks OP (and Geohot), with root+Nova launcher the stock rom isn't bad at all, even has some useful features. Will definitely install CM down the line, but don't feel like it's an emergency thanks to this.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] jimmyUT:
This method worked like a charm. Took all of 5 minutes. No knox trip. Just make sure you dont disable knox in Supersu ( i clicked never)

Thanks to the OP and the guy who posted the NK1 kernel.

Got root, installed big tin can ad free and now i habe no ads anywhere :)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] JAlfredoP:
Hi, any NI1 Kernel for tab pro 8.4 t320? Thx
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] jimmyUT:
Post #212 in this thread has a link for it
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
Hi everyone,

I just picked up my TM-320 8.4 from BestBuy here in the US.

It came running a kernel with build date 7/4, 3.4.0-2132375. It is on an NG1 build.

As we know, this kernel does not work with Towelroot, so I flashed the earlier 3.4.0-1263708 kernel from the original post and applied TowelRoot. Success! Xposed, Adfree, TB, etc. now onboard and working well.

Now it has also downloaded an update, which I have not applied yet. It is 117.46 MB update, which talks about SideSync 3.0 and miscellaneous stability improvements.

1. Is this OTA update the latest US NK1 update? **yes it is**

2. If I apply it, will I lose root? Or the ability to root with towelroot? **read that reapplying the old kernel followed by towel root still works with nk1 rom**

3. How do I turn off this persistent update attempt? **found the answer = removed the downloaded update zip, applied the now deleted update which then also told me the system was modified, froze with TB the FOTA apks**
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
.....what is it that you're telling us that we haven't already discussed?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
Obviously you missed the edits I put in there. I asked a bunch of questions initially, then read through and answered them myself. I edited it and commented as such.

Since I already asked the questions and posted, I just kept everything there and added the answers.

Deal with it buddy. No need to be snippy.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
I wasn't being snippy, i was just very confused on what the purpose of the post was for when the answers to the questions you asked were already discussed. I would have come off differently if i wanted to be snippy, but like i said, it was confusion
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
Yes, to the casual reader, my post probably looked like an insane person talking to himself. Plus on the mobile app I don't think you can see the annotated reasons for edits.

If I can save a new owner the hassle of looking through the past 20 pages, I'm happy to share and document it in one place. Too often questions like these which are common for new owners are met with "for f's sake, try searching and reading!"

Anyway, onward and upwards. XDA is a fantastic source for getting the maximum out of our devices, and I appreciate everyone contributing their findings.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] sdonal:
I am in the same boat. Haven't yet rooted my device with the same build. Your summary post is atleast helpful to me. If you could document your steps briefly, that would very helpful. Btw, does this method trips KNOX? Thanks
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
Glad you found it useful!

Actually, if I had to do it over again, I would probably do it the way I am going to describe below, as I am stuck on the G1 build for now, and upgrading to the K1 build rooted will require backing up and redoing many things. The K1 build supposedly has some added benefits (? faster wifi, better auto-dimming). I've only had it a few days and don't have any problems with G1 so I'll stick with it for now. Discussion on the newer K1 is here http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8/general/nk1-version-t2952355

1. Let the OTA update upgrade you from G1 to K1.

2. Power down the tablet. Then boot your tablet into download mode (power on while holding volume down). Using ODIN 3.09 or higher, take the TR Rootable Kernel from the first post here, and place it in the AP slot. Earlier versions will call that slot PDA. I think it will still work regardless of Odin version.

3. Boot back into Android. Check that the kernel is 3.4.0-1263708 with an April 2014 build.

4. Then run towelroot. It should say it was successful. Install supersu to manage root privileges. It will ask if you want to disable Knox. Some/many people have had issues with reboots if they elect to do this, so I've selected NEVER.

5. Go back into download mode, and restore the K1 kernel. It should be available http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8/general/t320xar1ank1-extracted-stock-firmware-t2954549

The whole point of using towelroot is that it will not trip the Knox e-fuse. You're limited to just having root on the stock Touchwiz rom though.

Knox if fairly annoying and will continue to bug you for doing advanced root-related things. I installed xposed and Wanam, and one of the options in Wanam is to turn off the Knox annoyances.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] bortrenamo:
NI2 Stock Kernel

Guys I need the stock NI2 kernel, I cant download from s@mmobile for some reasons. TIA.

Nevermind guys, I got it. Here's the link for stock NI2 kernel, tested by me. :)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Starfire-1:
[MENTION=2562936]waylo[/MENTION] - Thanks for the summary information! It helped me through the several necessary steps far more quickly than I would have guessed when I started.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Osteo:
Easiest root ever! Thanks all involved. Canadian Tab Pro 8.4 so followed the appropriate steps (http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8/general/t320xar1ank1-extracted-stock-firmware-t2954549), downgraded the kernal, towelrooted, upgraded the kernal and all is well! Thanks again guys for all the hard work that makes it easier for us lesser trained nerds to accomplish so much.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] WBFAir:
Hello all.

Guys, if I have already installed KIES 3, do I still need to install the Samsung USB drivers for mobile phones?

Don't know much about this stuff but I think they are needed (if not installed already) for PC via ODIN to communicate via USB to device when device is in download mode ?

Just want to check to see if that is true as will install before if it is.

Thanks for any help.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] AACH:
Any success on T-520?

Were anybody successful using this TP method on Samsung Galaxy Pro 10.1 T-520? Really need root access, but do not want to trip knox at this point. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Noobie1028:
Thanks, Toastido, it worked so well I donated!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] nop56773:
Hi guys,

Just did the process that you mentioned above and it works. However, I have not restored the newer kernel as I don't find the one for my build (NI). Do you know why I should restore the newer kernel? Will it work fine with the OP kernel?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] bortrenamo:
T320XXU1BNI2 Stock Kernel

I recently uploaded stock NI2 kernel for those who need it.

T320XXU1BNI2 Stock Kernel
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
Will I be able to root this galaxy tab pro 8.4 with this
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Idk, did you try it?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
Nope that's why I am asking
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Try it out then
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
Don't see why it wouldn't work. Just follow the instructions.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Thats exactly my point. I can see a person's reason for concern of bricking, but when a process has been out for a while with no issues, ppl need to trust what they're being told to do and just go with it
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
So it will work so how do I do it and I am on the latest build
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Idk, how do you read directions? We're not holding your hand and walking you through this when you know the directions are in post #1.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
Lol sorry my tablet starts at the last page I didn't check the first page
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Its all good
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
So it will work if I am on the latest build and after I download the kernel I use Odin to flash
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] palmbeach05:
Thats what the OP says in his posts
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
Ok
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] shawnsingh:
sorry about not getting back to you everything went fine and right now it is disabling knox so root access has been given to the device and hopefully knox hasnt been triggered.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] kayusumi222:
Just want to confirm, My version is T325ZSU1BNL2

1. Download the rootable kernel from #1 and stock firmware from sammobile

2. Extract the boot.img from stock firmware and use tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad to make it flashable

3. Flash T325_Kernel.tar by odin 3.09

4. Install TR and run it

5. Install supersu

6. Flash back the stock kernel

7. Done

Is it correct?

Thanks

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Currently works fine through these steps

Install xposed, restore app/data and freeze some stock apps via TT backup

Running 24hrs, so far so good

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[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
Thanks for bringing up the easy .tar creation bat utility! Did not know about that. That'll help anyone who isn't on the more commonly found kernels listed in the forum.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] blackbirdsinging:
Has anybody ended up with apps missing after doing the TR method with this tablet? I'm seeing 3 system apps missing in titanium backup, didn't realize until now, my SVoice isn't working (I rarely use it so no big heartache there).

Now missing:

Media

Imsqmisocket

Stock voice recorder
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] g8rzz187:
...

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Does the TR Rootable Kernel need to be extracted/unzipped first?

Thanks for the detailed write up.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] waylo:
No. It comes in .tar format which is how Odin will read it.