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[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] TimeDuck:
Hey

Hey boi , im just gonna say that i cant root my tablet Tab S 10.5 the PC mechanism doesnt work and the android i havent tried the flashify thingy beacause the last time i used it my tablet got broken , when i open my tablet it only reaches the Powered by Android , it doesnt reach the SAMSUNG dissapearing and apearing thing . So im scared to use that again beacause i dont want to break my tab again please give me a tip on how to root my device . :(
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ashyx:
You need to pay attention to the age of the thread. This won't work any more. You need to flash supersu with twrp.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] piehlg92:
So, I apologize here on my end man, It's been a while for me due to the limitations with he past few "S" series devices, I feel like a new guy again..

So this will work as long as you flash superuser and twrp right after, or?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ashyx:
Bypass this thread completely and simply install twrp then supersu.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] RXP:
Hi everyone, hoping someone can kindly help me out. I've not rooted a device since my HTC Desire! I'd like to root my Tab S 10.5 and 8.4 but I see in the recent posts this method is no longer viable. How should I root now? Is there a tutorial?

Thank you kindly :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] acraigl:
You can find it in the SM-T800 dev threads, but basically, just install TWRP via odin, then load SuperSU. You'll be rooted after that. Note that you need a current bootloader) which you probably have if your tab is running Marshmallow. Any of the custom ROM discussions probably highlight the process and download locations. HTH!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] saoudien07:
Hi, this method is still working.

I recently restored my Tab S 10.5, and rooted through this method: root with Odin using "CF Auto Root"

I used this method because from when I got my Tab S 10.5, I have been using this method , before discovering root through TWRP...

Here are the steps I used:

1. Install the Rom though Odin, and do at least one reboot to the device.

2. Put the device in "Download Mode", install TWRP, uncheck "Auto reboot" in Odin option!

When the flash of TWRP is done, turn off the device, then quickly press "volume up" + "home" + "power", to enter into TWRP Recovery.

3. Do a "Format Data", then Reboot into "Download Mode"

4. Flash "CF Auto Root", with Odin. the next boot take some time.

Set up the device, and normally SuperSU app is present, and the device is Rooted.

5. Turn off the device, and turn back on into "Download Mode". Reinstall TWRP Recovery through Odin, since Rooting with "CF auto Root", is bringing back the recovery of Samsung...

Done.

Personally the unique downside of this rooting method (CF Auto Root), is having to install TWRP 2 times.

I did not notice any difference in the device, I mean it is working fine.

So here is the Root method available:

1. Root through Odin using CF Auto Root

or

2. Root through TWRP using "No Verity OPT Encrypt 6.0" and "SuperSU v2.82 SR5 20170527"

Hope it will help someone else finding this post.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] dh4645:
Just got this tab from mom-in-law and just want to root it and remove bloatware. Don't feel like messing with custom ROMs or any of that.

So some say this thread still works, some say no.

[MENTION=3985971]acraigl[/MENTION] said to install TWRP via odin, then load SuperSU.

Where are these files and what steps do I take. It's been forever since I've done any of this.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] _XSnPX_:
Hello all,

I am thinking of upgrading my T800 to android 7 or 8 and need to start here. The main reason so many apps are either v7 or 8 min recently and I still use this tablet surprisingly lol

I have read I need to be careful with old guides, like this one. So I am double checking.

Does this still work?

I have Odin 3.13.1 already on my PC ready. And the latest TWRP ready after rooting

twrp-3.5.0_9-0-chagallwifi.img.tar 6.5M 2020-12-28 01:02:45 EST

I am on 6.0.1 currently.

Are the two files above and this Cf-auto root still valid?

Am I missing anything before I proceed with this?

Thank you in advance

Ben

PS: Anyone can point me to as close to stock android 7 or 8 or 9 ROM?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ksj0823:
LOL. there is no plan to resell this tablet.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
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[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ggreenw:
Works like a charm!! Thank you so much! It is so annoying not being able to write to the external sd from non-Samsung apps...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Which custom recovery should we look to?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xRevilatioNx:
Can someone post a youtube video showing a step by step tutorial for us newbs. My greatest fear is bricking this beast. Thanks, to whomever comes through! in advance! ?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
It doesn't really have any effect on the resale price at all. It only comes into play for warranty. Not for returns, not for insurance, just if you sent it in for warranty work to Samsung. As someone who has never sent something to Samsung it usually seems to be a non issue to me, and given all of my devices are covered by my Directv accidental damage plan I could just hit it with a hammer, pay $50 and get a brand new one anyway.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] polo2883:
Can't wait till the 8.4 root comes out!!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ksj0823:
Thanks for the information.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Methisfaction:
what about TowelRoot?

Anyone tried it?

I hope ill get my Tab tommorow.

We have a special offer, Tab S 10.5 + Galaxy s5 for just 499 Bucks, Off Contract :)

just in Austria (no Kangaroos)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
TowelRoot (name always makes me chuckle) does not work. This does.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Methisfaction:
Thanks for the reply! Just on other Question. This does not work for the Exynos 5 Version? 2x Quad Core?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] gsxrfl1k6:
Odin?

Does anyone know of a good place to get Odin 3.09? Found some sketchy links on Google and the one post on XDA has the dowload link removed...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ksj0823:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_xK5dd1dcjgWnhmNF9mUENkdEk/edit?usp=sharing

I just used this one version of Odin to root my tab s 10.5. That's the link to my google drive.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] iMJets:
works great, my tab s is rooted and I removed many of the junk bloatware.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xRevilatioNx:
We need a video tutorial ??
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] wolffe:
We don't need a video tutorial, but we do need a version for the 8.4" version :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] gimmick56:
Hi BeansTown106,

do you plan an autoroot for the T805 variant? Or maybe you have heard something about it from "chainfire"

many thanks in advance and happy flashing
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xRevilatioNx:
The newbs definitely need a video tutorial. So they don't brick it on their very first try.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] suzook:
Just use the AP tab with the cf autoroot file....it doesnt get any easier than this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CANyNo5qNE
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] jboogie555:
Just FYI to get into download mode with power off on your tablet you hold what would be volume up in portrait mode + home then power. Lol I must have tried without the home button ten times before I figured that out.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] rp3:
Saw the T700 uploaded

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358557401

Thanks for the hard work

Installed it on my Tab S 8.4. It went through the red recovery screen without error. After the reboot into Android, installed superSU. It asked to update binary (chose yes >>Normal). It asked to disable Knox (I said yes). It gave the error "Failed to disable KNOX!".

I then tried adb reboot recovery and the device gets stuck on the samsung logo
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] suzook:
Redo the odin, reboot, if it tries to disable know, let it. if it fails, just reboot. dont reboot to recovery
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xRevilatioNx:
AP Tab? And that video is for custom roms. Not root.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] will6316:
Tried also maybe that's why he didn't post it yet like he did the 10.5
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] suzook:
It shows how to flash using Odin. Do we need to do it for you???? Odin might be the easiest tool to use. Its not hard.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] BeansTown106:
grab sdcard fix app from playstore its made by jrummy , and your welcome

who makes that variant is it a carrier branded one or? and ya as long as its not verizon or att i can do it just need the firmware and a tester

that version wasnt working was doing it with a tester. we just got 8.4 working tho thread added for it :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
By AP slot they mean PDA it appears. Also boot to download via power + VDown + Home. Not power + vDown like the op indicates. Also, on the 10.5 the VDown key is the one on the left oddly..
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xRevilatioNx:
How don I get the tablet to communicate with the Odin app on my computer. To download file?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
After rooting my tablet is forgetting the WiFi every time I reboot. Is it just me? Or are others seeing this?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] polo2883:
I am also seeing my WiFi password not remembered either
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mzimand:
Try rebooting your router by unplugging it. It might fix it.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
Sorry but that doesn't make any kind of sense. That isn't a problem that could be router related.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mzimand:
Just try it what do you have to loose.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
Sorry not only my 30 years as an engineer and systems administrator but also the fact that it isn't just me says that it couldn't be the router causing my tablet to forget the network. Nothing on the router end could cause the tablet to forget the network entirely. Besides, it is one of about 15 wireless devices i have and the only one with an issue. An issue developed after flashing custom software which is perfectly capable of causing this.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mzimand:
Sorry I have only been a system administrator for 15 years you must know more then me. I was just trying get to help
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
I appreciate the intent to help. Please don't take it personally that I don't believe the cause of this particular issue could be the router.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xRevilatioNx:
I feel like I was just eavesdropping on a service call with Samsung ?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
My WiFi has worked perfectly and without flaw since rooting. No idea what is causing your WiFi issues but I doubt it is related to root on the 10.5. As a network engineer odds are high that you have customized your router settings in ways the average person does not. That means you could be having an issue others are not experiencing particular to this tablet interacting with your setup.

My suggestion is return your router to all stock settings and see if the problem persists. If the problem is solved troubleshoot to find out which setting was at issue.

I have a main router and a signal extender and my 10.5 finds both beautifully.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] BeavermanA:
Does installing the firmware update before rooting have any effect? Haven't run it since getting the tab since I often see updates break root methods. Not going to root until my 30 day return window ends.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
No, it is not customized. Even if it was, that couldnt result in the tablet forgetting the network. It isn't giving an error or failing to grab an IP. It is straight up forgetting the network which is a process that occurs solely within the tablet and couldn't be prompted by the router. I assume you have rebooted your tablet ? You didn't say you had so I figured I should ask. My WiFi works fine as well except this one thing after a reboot. Did you miss that 2 other people have said it is affecting them as well?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] TonyBigs:
If I encountered this problem I would use process of elimination, unless I was just determined to figure out the cause. Keeping mind that things do fail (even if it seems like a coincidence).

1. Try another access point

2. Try another device

3. Review all router settings (MAC filtering, DHCP leases, Hidden SSI, encryption, 2.4Ghz, 5.2Ghz, AC, etc.)

4. Remove security, if only briefly, to see if the tablet can find and remember the router.

5. Reset the router

6. Reset the tablet

7. Use a Android (or Windows) program like Inssider to verify what band is being utilized and what area traffic is like

8. Check the router firmware

9. Look at the router logs to see how a successful connection is handled.

10. Look at the router logs to see how a failed connection is handled (or if at all).

11. Review all tablet WiFi settings and try turning them off one by one.

12. Enable any process that may be delayed or disabled (ES Task Manager)

13. Wipe, Odin Flash, try logon again, if working then root check logon immediately again.

14. Maybe the root does do "something".
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
That ignores a few points. First, I know for a fact it had nothing to do with the access point. You don't and so you go through those tests. I get that. But I do know it had nothing to do with it. This is my highly skilled and trained profession. Just have to take my word for the fact that I know my own equipment and understand the tech. Second it ignores that several other people had this same issue as soon as they rooted. Third, it ignores that it is apparently a common Samsung issue according to bean.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Zeblade:
Well I searched and unless I missed " several other people " it was just you and one other.

"equipment" fails all the time. Got two boys that have like 8 different "wifi" going on. One thing I have learned is no matter what router 'I" use, when the wifi acts up a simple turn off and back on has been known to help.

Lol its just text and people love to help sometimes. Me..I am no one.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
One here and one in the 8.4 thread.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
Works perfectly after reboot. Zero WiFi issues of any kind.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
Good to know. It could easily be a somehow damaged file. Will er download and try again.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
Unfortunately after a fresh download and reflash still the same issue. I also rebooted the router since I was walking past it and it made no difference. I have not yet gotten to the point of reflashing the complete firmware as I would rather not have to re set this thing up but I may do that some time tomorrow.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] HughesNet:
OK I got my 10.5 wifi issue fixed. I first tried to flash the stock firmware found here in the dev thread but that didn't resolve the issue. I had to backup all my user apps via titanium and my launcher settings and then boot to recovery and do a system restore. I rooted immediately after restore and then restored all my apps via titanium and now my wifi is working correctly and I am rooted.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] budeone:
Worked like a charm.. all rooted and running great.. Thanks for the program
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Dingchow:
Updated to T800XXU1ANFB and root still works. Unrooted first. Never had a Wifi issue btw
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mitchellvii:
As I suspected you were having some strange interaction between your root flash and your active setup causing the WiFi problem. This is usually the case when rooting causes an issue not being widely experienced by others. Sort of like a bad drug interaction. The drugs are fine separately but together can be deadly. Oh well glad it's fixed.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] lurwas:
Nice!

When will the LTE version be supported?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
Hello,

I would like to buy a tablet, and I'm still not sure to buy the T800 or T805 version...

I definitively want root on it.

I can read here the T805 (LTE version) is not rooted yet, do the pro need something from us to be able to make a CF-autoroot for it ?

Can we help ?

The T805 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and the T800 has Exynos 5 Octa 5420.

Thank you !

Edit : The firmware files for ODIN are available on SamMobile : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] old_man:
not correct, both have the Exynos 5 Octa 5420

but we need root for the T805 LTE, we have the firmware, we have a tester (me), we need BeansTown ;)

thank you
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
Ok thank you.

I found and downloaded T805XXU1ANF8_T805XEF1ANF1_XEF.zip (French) on SamMobile, in case needed (there is not only french on this website).
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] suzook:
Good luck with that...everybody $hit on beans town...why would he bother??
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] troysbama1:
Your're not doing him or anyone else any favors by continuing to try and guilt people into donating. Nobody is stopping you from buying him a tablet if you want. You're worse than the guy on the corner with his hand out begging for money.

BTW, I did send him money for root. I'm only saying that because I'm sure your next post will be to call me cheap.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] suzook:
I'm not talking about that, so don't assume anything. I'm talking about what happened with him getting a device...rooting, custom recovery...then getting rid of it. Everyone went nuts on him. That's some thanks...huh?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] troysbama1:
Well I'll admit I'm not familiar with any of that so obviously I don't have an opinion there. I'm just trying to point out that asking people for money repeatedly is more likely to have the opposite affect of what you're intending. If your post I quoted isn't referring to that then I apologize.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] 619619:
[MENTION=548902]old_man[/MENTION] While waiting for my T805, I've built a test version for the Autoroot kernel

It's UNTESTED and it may BRICK your device

But if you're SURE about what you're doing and you know how to restore your tablet in case things go wrong, then hit me up via PM
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] H0rn:
Thanks a lot pal, just a quick note, I obviously know how to enter download mode as I've used Samsung for a long time but beginners might be confused with your "how to enter download mode" part, you forgot to mention that they have to hold the home button too mate.

Just letting you know ;)

Thanks again mate, really helped me.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Phreaker47:
Know what's weird... Voldown+home+power wasn't working on mine. Just voldown+power did.

Anyway, thanks for this OP... everything running well. Getting a certain app into priv-app was reason enough to trip Knox. At least my S5 is still 0x0, but I'm not really worried.

Now, if SOMEONE can just figure out why some of us can't operate our S5 touchscreens through SideSync 3.0. That one really sucks. It was a major selling point for me getting this tab.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] sobge:
Damm u samsung

Tab S rooted. All working fine but i faced screen mirroring and smartview problem after root.

Can´t find any fix for rooted kikat roms yet :/ ... so I have tried to unroot via SuperSU complete uninstall option, rebooted, but still not working.

Any way to complete unroot without wiping data?

Thx in advance!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] 619619:
Try flashing the default kernel
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] sobge:
Ok flashing T800XXU1ANF8_T800XAR1ANF6_XAR.zip

lets see.

Thx

EDIT: Odin FAIL

Stuck on Downloading Do not turn off target!!. Holding down power button dosnt reboot :/

Edit2: I exit from odin mode pressing power + home + vol down 10sec but odin still gets FAIL

<ID:0/007> system.img

<ID:0/007> cache.img

<ID:0/007> hidden.img

<ID:0/007> FAIL!

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

Edit 3:

Downloaded T800XXU1ANF8_T800PHE1ANF1_HOME.tar from sammobile and WORKSSSS!!!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bodivas:
T805 LTE rooted successfuly (after root i flashed stock recovery/cache/kernel and everything works fine)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] zodd1982:
Same problem, after root I am unable do use Samsung Smart View..
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] sobge:
Hi, if you found other solution than unroot pls share it!

For complete unroot and get back smartview and mirroring follow this:

Go to sammobile and download your T800 country firmware.

Go to Odin 3.09 and flash on AP option. No wipe no partition

Reboot your tablet and u need to uninstall smartview (maybe reboot) and reinstall.

No other data lost.

Regards!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
Hello,

What tool did you use ?

Thank you !
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] metzo32:
Thanks..:good: ,T705 LTE rooted successfully..Still on stock recovery..Nice Work bro...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bodivas:
Odin 3.07 + CF-Autoroot T800 and Total Commander to create .tar with the stock boot.img/cache.img/recovery.img
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
Could you release it ? Or do a little tutorial to do it ourselves ? Thank you
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] linkhunter:
do this work too on SM-T805?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Hisma:
seconded.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] gimmick56:
Hi mate,

many thanks fo rthe answer and sorry for the late answer,

i mean the normally unbranded SM-T805, not a verizon or att (this devices have another sammy name).

Firmwares are a lot of in Samsung Updates

http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-T805

or in sammobile

for example here one of

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=32104

if you need a tester, you can pm me

many regards and happy flashing
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Hannibal226:
[OT]

Sorry, don't wanna spam thread, but at all those who already got a galaxy tab (10.5), please quick check something and answer me, before getting crazy and giving the tab s back tomorrow:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2816104

Thanks in advance and sorry to OP!!!

CHEERS
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] BeansTown106:
you need to download the samsung u sb drivers

i think u fixed this on ur 8.4 but set secure storage to false in build.prop that "should" fix any wifi related issues

no bootloader is unlocked so this should always work

ya that first tar posted was corrupt

awesome glad to know

might need a lib patch if its same as past exynos :/ i will look into it
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
Yeah, power + volume down didn't work for me too. Adding home button did the trick.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] boeser:
Did you root it with the T800 CF-Autoroot?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] linkhunter:
I want know it too
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
T800:

Root√

Install twrp √

Nandroid√

Now waiting for custom roms?

Sent from my Alliance S5-900V.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] ewells38:
+1, indeed. waiting for the ROM goodness to begin :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] SS823:
Thanks!!! Super easy! Hopefully we'll get some ROMs soon!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] MechanteMiette:
Worked perfectly, thank you for your job !
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bodivas:
Exactly!

If you are afraid to flash files T800, I can prepare the rooted system.img T805 for Odin (when I have time)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] boeser:
That would be nice! Thnx in advance! :good:
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
Just a question :

Now we have TWRP available for your devices...

Don't we just need to flash [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]'s SuperSU update zip directly with TWRP ?