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[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bodivas:
There is no more need:fingers-crossed: TWRP works fine.

1. Flash this TWRP-recovery for T805 via Odin in PDA:

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/239

2. Flash this update.zip from recovery and you'll get the root (i checked, it works well)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] boeser:
Thnx, I'll flash it when home from work.

Edit: works like a charm!!! Ready to sdfix and debloat.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] gimmick56:
Hi mate,

auto root works fine on T805.

I have flash it with Odin 3.09 and works on the first flash.

thanks for your work

many regards and happy flashing
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Jonnyredcorn:
I appologize but I followed the number 1 rule and searched and didn't find anything with the keyords Hemiall or Linux. I'm running Linux Mint 16 right now, and am just a recent convert form Windows 7...but I'm still learning and I'm having a difficult time figuring out how to get this thiing rooted using hemidall.

Some help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
Quick guide for anyone who needs it. Though I don't think this is what johnnyredcorn needed help with (as he is looking for help with linux).

This is for windows. For linux or apple, ymmv.

First download the file from the OP. Extract it for later use.

Then get Odin 3.09. Here's the link I used. Ignore all the S5 stuff. Only grab the odin file (from mega file sharing).

http://www.putques.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-by-chainfire-auto-root-tool/

Extract/unzip the file. Run it.

You'll get a screen like this.

Next, turn off your tab. Then go into download mode by pressing and holding power + volume down + home button. That's what work for me. Other's only pressed power + volume down as described in the op.

Once you figure out the right combo you should get this on your tab.

Hit volume up, giving you this screen. Btw, this will be the screen that shows that Knox had been tripped, possibly VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY.

With your tab still connected to your computer, go back to odin. 1. Make sure odin sees your tab by verifying the usb port in the ID:COM in the upper left hand corner of Odin. You'll see my tab is on com4 (one of my usb ports).

Then click on AP (big 'button' in the middle of the program). Direct it to where you have the unziped CF file you downloaded from the OP. Then click on the check box to the left of the AP button. Here's what it should look like.

So your odin screen should look like this (ignore the dialog box in the bottom left of my screenshot as I had already ran odin).

Then hit start and let the freedom of being rooted begin. Your tab will automatically reboot once it finishes running. It will take less than one minute to complete. Watch your tab and you'll see a little blue progress bar across the middle, than a screen with a red android.

Once your tab reboots, you can verify that you have root by installing root checker from the playstore. Run the app and you will get this screen.

Next install twrp. Here's the link:http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-7-1-0-touch-recovery-t2817100

Backup (nandroid) your tab now.

Here's a xda thread on how to use odin. A little old, but still the same idea.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] lurwas:
Will this wipe the user data for the device?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Jonnyredcorn:
Nope didn't help at all, although I found a windows 7 machine to use ODIN on.

[MENTION=4395895]BeansTown106[/MENTION] This doesn't have anything to do with your quote but any chance we can get ROOT for 4.4.4?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.1 BEST SCRiEENEVER
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] phuongpham:
Hi Bodivas. Good to hear that you manage to root T805.

I have the same tablet. Can you please create a how to thread for T805?

Thanks! :angel::angel:
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bodivas:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54214503&postcount=108
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] phuongpham:
right. but do i still need to do the steps in post 1?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
Chuck Testa
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xdapao3:
Hi, so you can confirm there is no issue at all using the modified CF-AutoRoot for the T800, in the first post of this thread, on the T805..?

You just flash it with Odin as usual, right..?

I have just sold my Note Pro 12.2 (GREAT tablet but too "heavy" for comfortable use, although for its size it is actually rather "light") and a new T805 is on its way, I should get it tomorrow :o

...AND I DO NEED ROOT!! Without it, it's half the tablet it can be!! :laugh:

I am in Italy and it is an LTE, carrier-free, 16GB, T805 model.

TIA!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] lurwas:
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE (Swedish bought, T805) model with the same method above, and I have no issues whatsoever.

Being able to use the SD Card for everything is really, really nice (with the help of the excellent FolderMount app on Google Play).
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xdapao3:
Thanks for confirming it because, although I have read about the other method too (flashing a custom recovery and then that update.zip), I would much rather keep it simple (and keep the stock recovery)...

And yeah, since KitKat and its damn change of SD card R/W permissions, that has become just another one of those things which make rooting practically mandatory!!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] micmars:
That's awesome to hear.

I can't wait to get one of the LTE. I'm torn between it and smaller one.

The battery life on the larger seems really good.

How do you like it thus far?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Just finished, rooting(screw knox), debloating, and setting up and man its running like butter....

And for all the people complaining of battery. I thought it was pretty funny, my tab had turned on inside the factory sealed box and it's been on 34 days lol...

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Also on a side note, anyone know what to disable to stop a software update from being possible. I already removed the 2 software update filed thru TB.. but I thought there was another that started...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] micmars:
This really is terrific news.

Glad there are rooting tools.

Looking forward to development getting even more ramped up so I can hit the tip jar of every dev on this device.

I'm a bit torn, though, on the whole buy-the-device-first-and-we-will-get-development thing.

Seems it works best the other way around...development is a labor of love or whatever drives the will of the dev, and that work resides firmly in the domain of the dev. The users show their appreciation with donations and thanks.

Not quite ready to throw funds at a requesting dev's field-of-dreams devices for yet-to-be-borne development. But that's just me. I'll have to ruminate on this one.

It all seems a bit unctuous, at the moment at least.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
Did you also remove "security policy update." Here's a pic of it, middle of the screen of my deleted system files

Sent from my rooted Galaxy S5.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Thanks I will do that asap
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] xdapao3:
Quick follow up: got today my Tab S 10.5 LTE (T805), updated OTA and then succesfully rooted.

And... AWESOME tablet!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
Yeah, sammy is pushing radio updates on all models, but you can root or reroot after?.

Sent from my rooted Galaxy S5.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Anyone tried to remove the magazine/quick briefing feature in the stock launcher? It's located in system/priv-app....

I'm so used to infinite scroll and keep pulling that crap up... Don't want to remove it and mess something up and have to start all over since I'm running great right now
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] micmars:
Have you tried freezing it?

It'll probably wreak havoc, but beats deleting the apk.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
It's not in TB... i can only find it in the priv app folder.... I'm not brave enough to try it as I don't want to go thru the effort of starting from scratch... I was hoping if I delete it, it would just not allow you to scroll to the left to it
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] micmars:
I believe you're right. I was hoping that it was a package name starting with "com.sec..." But it appears that using a replacement launcher is your swiftest fix.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Nah. I actually like TW. not that big of a deal. I'm sure it will pop up with a mod here eventually. Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bobiscool07:
tripping knox means no more Software updates from Samsung? i.e. if i root, will i be able to make future ota updates?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Shonzz:
Keep Booting into Android System Recovery-No luck on Download Mode

I'm trying to get into download mode, by holding Vol +, Home and Power and it keeps going straight into Android System Recovery, rather than download. I've tried all of the various button combos, such as Home and Power and Power Vol + & -, nothing works...am I being a complete goof here? Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you!

I should note that after I purchased the 10.5, it did two updates immediately to 4.4.2 Build NFB

Edit: I figured it out...my case was blocking me from really pushing the buttons correctly. It worked with Vol down, home and then power. Thanks and sorry for the noobish post.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
Yes, no more ota. You can still use kies. Also most will be available on xda as something you can flash via odin or twrp. Lastly you don't really want to take ota as sometimes they will unroot your tab and prevent you from rooting it again. This happened to the s3.

Sent from my rooted Galaxy S5.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] lurwas:
Sorry for the delayed response :(

I love the TAB S. It's not perfect, a bit laggy perhaps, the screen and overall experience compensates that in my opinion.

I did install a custom launcher as well :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
You guys that have root and are complaining of lag, have you completely debloated? I have zero lag, but I've debloated probably 1.3gb of crap.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
We need a list of what can be removed. I'll go through mine to see what I axed.

Sent from my rooted Galaxy S5.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
I used this as a guide... I'm running smooth. I didn't remove everything on the list but I did 90% of it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794481
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bobiscool07:
Did anyone root and then increas internal storage via sd card? (link2sd?) If you, can you tell me which method you used after rooting. Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Retiredfinally:
Used sdfix and 15gb free on internal with some debloating done
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] rorytmeadows:
Anyone willing to port Towelroot? It was confirmed not to trip Knox on a few devices.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bobiscool07:
That's just clearing out the internal. But what about actually adding additional storage to internal / swapping it out with external? I am out of space (about 400mb left). That requires more than this root? i.e. initi scripts?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Who cares about knox... Just root it
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mbushnaq00:
I just bought T805 and I really want to root it to get the extra storage space but loosing the warranty and ota is a big deal for me :(
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] johnnytraveler:
I can understand you not wanting to lose the warranty. That's why I bought a square trade warranty (as it also covers drops, spills, etc.).

As for ota, you can use kies. Most firmware updates are also posted here as either a tar or zip file, to be flashed via odin or twrp respectively. You really shouldn't take ota's anyway as they may lock your device forever, as happened with the vzw galaxy s3.

Sent from my rooted Galaxy S5.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Warranty really means nothing. They always find a way to make you pay if they want to...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] micmars:
Agreed. I went with Worth Ave Group, but same idea. Real insurance is exactly that.

The protection plans offered by mobile carriers and retailers aren't even insurance. They call it protection for a reason. It's illegal to call something insurance unless it's actually regulated by States, at least in the US.

Most outlets selling protection plans make such a high profit margin that it's scarry. The metrics just make no sense. They include high deductibles, high cost to value ratios, and just are horrible about forcing you to be without a device.

My policy is an actual insurance plan, I know the risks that it covers, and it's a good value. I can get the tablet serviced locally, and they reimburse me. They never send it to the manufacturer, and I have almost zero downtime. I pay to get it repaired, and they send me a check for the repair job, minus the 50 deductible. And there is no limit to the number of repairs I'm allowed. That's insurance.

My device, my insurance, my property. Forget Knox.

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Completely understand.

These are expensive devices, and nothing can be more daunting than rooting a device if you have mixed feelings on the matter.

It's ultimately your decision. I hope you make the one that is right for you.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mbushnaq00:
I guess the best option is to wait until somebody creates a rooting method without tripping Knox... I hope that happens one day
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Does this work on a vz 10.5 with a data plan?

It worked great on my WiFi but now a friend wants root and I don't want to mess it up.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] greyhulk:
The only reason I really root these days is to block ads. I'm currently using adblock plus, but it messes with YouTube, the Google Play Store, and some other apps. It's really annoying. Every time I try going the non-root route, ADB gets on my nerves and I root just so I can use Adaway.

That being said, I find that I'm a lot more hesitant to root this time. Once I do, I won't be able to get any updates and I'm pretty sure Samsung said they would be updating to L shortly after it was released. I'm also holding out a little hope that there will be a less destructive (i.e. knox tripping) root method in the near future.

I guess we'll see how long I can hold out this time. I wish they'd fix ABP so it doesn't keep stuff from loading correctly.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Inkedadrenaline:
Anyone?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] rorytmeadows:
Ad away is what the developers use. It's a different app store but it is the best I've used hands down.

Also, eventually, I'm sure there may be ways to hide that you tripped knox like many of the ROMs they are making nowadays.

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lol

Remember the Transformer Prime WiFi and GPS fiasco? Yeah, I was a part of it. People void the warranty and then ***** and complain when they discover a serious flaw days later. [emoji54]

Ahh, hell, I'll probably have a few more beers and just go right ahead. [emoji3]
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Kaldsud:
Hi.

New to the tablet community.

Just have some issues I would like to have resolved :)

1. I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S SM-T800. Version 4.4.2 and build KOT49H.T800XXU1ANFB. Will this root method work? Checked the thread, and I know it works... but I'm very paranoid because this is my first tablet, and it's not even mine so if I can't find anyone with the specifics I've got - I'll ask for it. :)

2. I didn't find Samsung KNOX in application manager. Does that mean that nothing will be "tripped" if I use this root method? And also, if I decide to flash stock again, will it be as good as new again, I.e resellers won't know it had been rooted if problems occur? (Since this is not my device I certainly don't want to be blamed for anything if something happens while rooting)

Thanks very much for any relevant replies. :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Mithrandir007:
I think it should work on your tablet, but since I just got mine and am not yet sure of the different model names, wait for confirmation from someone else for that question :)

For your second question, Knox is not a simple app, and it will be tripped if you root, install a custom recovery, or anything like that.

That means that even if you flash a stock rom later, it'll still be possible to see that Knox has been tripped.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] greyhulk:
I just wet ahead and rooted. I can't stand using a tablet without it. I suppose I'll have to find another way to update down the road. This tablet is definitely a keeper, though.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Kaldsud:
Hey, thank you very much for the reply.

1. You can check all info i posted in Settings>General>About phone. And i actually just got mine yesterday :P

2. Okay, i was just asking. Because someone said you dont have Knox if you dont have that app.

Thanks for the info. I've had a Samsung S2 so im very comfortable with samsung products, but since this isn't my own... i'm very skeptical about if i should root it or not, in case of bricking or other issues. If this were my device, it would already have been rooted if i got an acceptable answer for my first question.

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Hey, you can very easily update firmware via Odin. You can get respective firmware from SamMobile.com.

And, can you please share your info from Settings>General>About Phone? Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Mithrandir007:
You're welcome :)

I know how to see the info but thanks, I was at work without my tablet so I couldn't check.

I do have the same model as you but I'm making sure everything works before rooting.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Kaldsud:
Hey, i was too eager and just rooted my device instead! :)

To everyone:

Name: Samsung Galaxy Tab S

Model: SM-T800

Android Version: 4.4.2

Build: KOT49H.T800XXU1ANFB

Root: YES!

Confirmation that with the specific info i have written that root is now enabled on my device using the method in OP.

Thanks for this method OP, and to anyone who has helped me along the way! :)

Especially Mithrandir007!

Now time to remove the bloatware ;)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Mithrandir007:
No worries, I'm glad I could help :)

I might just root today too, everything seems to work fine so far.

That SD card limitation and the fact that I can't use Titanium Backup is making it hard to stay unrooted ;)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mbushnaq00:
I am planning to go with SquareTrade warranty, but I would like to know your experience with their service delivery. I am basically based in Dubai and I found a online shop selling a 1-year tablet accidental protection plan for $128, which is kinda expensive. But I don't want to waste my money if there service is bad specially when dealing with overseas customers.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] WarLion:
thanks beans for the info mine arrive yesterday now just need a new rom :)
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Phreaker47:
So, has anyone found a way to fix screen mirroring without unrooting? I've seen methods on other devices involving disabling HDCP in a config file, but unfortunately, I couldn't find equivalent files/settings to do it for the Tab S.

Strangely, on my S5 with TWRP and Bean's stock rooted rom, mirroring still works.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] alpha_330:
if any body has problem to access download mode in T805 LTE u must press Vol- Power Home to get download mode

my tablet t805 rooted succesfully
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mbushnaq00:
So I am hearing that if I root and install supersu I will loose the screen mirroring feature. Is this true?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Eddie Hicks:
I have a slight concern after rooting. When I go to recovery using adb I get the android guy laying on his back with the red triangle and exclamation point. I searched through all 17 pages of the thread and did not find any other post with the same issue. According to Titanium Backup I am rooted and so far everything seem to be working OK. I want to flash TWRP but I first want to know if the red triangle is something I should be concerned with. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] mbushnaq00:
it is not an issue. I have the same on my tab and its not rooted yet
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Eddie Hicks:
Thanks it's good to know it's not just me or from rooting. Now I can flash a custom recovery.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] JoeRifle:
Dear bodivas, tu for the t800 CF. Am I right that the t800 system.img is (probably) the same as the t805 one, thus you mean it is not needed really...only for feeling better one might say.

Unfortunately this did not work for me. I have Android 4.4.2 installed. It showed a successful flash in odin but insta reverted back to stock recovery. never got to see the TWRP recovery. Any ideas?

This worked.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Orphee:
It worked for me. I had do disable autoreboot in ODIN, and then after a manual reboot I had TWRP.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] bodivas:
I confirm, it all works. I just rooted this new Hong Kong:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/sm-t805-zhu1ang2-multilanguage-t2845483
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] JoeRifle:
did both of you manual reboot? because I did not. seems to be the only difference...
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] sku||:
will root make my device hardware unstable ?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Spoinky:
Just root shouldn't make a difference, however some apps that require root can cause instabilities.

Of course when you install a custom ROM anything can happen, just read the ROM's thread well!
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] kapnkool:
Rooted Galaxy Tab 10.5 question

If I root my Galaxy Tab 10.5, will I be able to uninstall all this awful samsung bloatware? If so, does titanium backup allow me to do this, or would I have to put a custom rom on in order to eliminate the bloatware.

Apologies if this comes off like a newbie question! Thanks to all for any response.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Subsonic44:
Yes you will and Titanium should be able to handle it.
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Grizzly6117:
Does this work with T805
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] Guntert:
I have t800 and I want to root but with Knox tripped I'm worried I cant use the allshare dongle which I use all the time to watch some things on my TV from my tab. I had note 10.1 and had to use triangle away for dongle to work. Any advice?
[Galaxy Tab S Android Development] reef88:
So I just unboxed a brand new Galaxy S Tab and I wanna root it of course. Apparently this has worked for most people here. One question. By doing this it will be installing TWRP?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkforcesjedi:
There is a developer thread on this topic to which I can not post because I have fewer than 10 posts.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727127&page=1

I am trying to figure out if this modification is possible without installing a custom recovery. My KNOX is not tripped and I would like to keep it that way. What changes does the hotspot mod make and can these changes be made while the device is booted?

My build is KOT49H.G900PVPU1AND2.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FireWall123:
Look here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157

Also you can extract the flashable zip and set the files manually, fix permissions. Done. No recovery.

Vocaloid fan? Check out this thread!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkforcesjedi:
Looks like it worked! :fingers-crossed:

Just copied files, set permissions to match the old ones, ran the sqlite commands and rebooted. Everything seems to work fine and still knox warranty not tripped :victory: