yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
You don't need to install anything to unroot. The option to unroot is in the settings of the supersu app. Just select full unroot and all traces of root will be removed.

But why ota anyway when the latest firmware is posted on the very site you just mentioned. Why download twice?
[Galaxy Tab S General] iiigeorgievi:
True, but still I want to wait for my specific area/region code and only then flash the 5.0.2 Lollipop on my device :) Thank you for your answer.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
For anyone that's interested:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-twrp-t800-t3079488
[Galaxy Tab S General] Joker87:
Yep, but Samsung's unlocked bootloader is not very safe... Easy as hell stealing passwords from a stolen Samsung, if unencrypted
[Galaxy Tab S General] elevul:
That's a problem with all android devices.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Joker87:
Not those with locked bootloader and stock recovery, as far as their lock screen is protected, too
[Galaxy Tab S General] elevul:
Lock screen is protected from theft only if you use fingerprint reader and the thief doesn't have a copy of it, if you use PIN or gesture, they only have to see you unlock it once and they have access.

Aside from that, the data on an unencrypted device is ALWAYS at risk, since there are methods to access the the data directly, bypassing the OS.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Joker87:
You need to flash a custom recovery, but if bootloader is locked it will wipe all datas. I'm won't rely much on a logical wipe, but makes things more difficult
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
You can't flash a custom recovery with a locked bootloader. Unlocking a boot loader wipes data.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Joker87:
I know, I was talking about security. Phones with locked bootloaders are more secure
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Exynos 5433 T805S port.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-t3087315/post60221952
[Galaxy Tab S General] Joker87:
Lol, I flashed the old cf autoroot I used for kitkat as soon as I upgraded the firmware, I haven't even considered if it was compatible with lollipop, too :D

I confirm it works 100% with T805
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Then you must have the earlier Exynos 5430 not the Exynos 5433 otherwise it wouldnt have worked.

As stated it is for the Korean tab s T805S.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
New build posted:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-twrp-t800-t3079488
[Galaxy Tab S General] belek1979:
How to remove/uninstall root?
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Open the super su app, select full unroot from settings.
[Galaxy Tab S General] gunnyPT:
sorry....

Sorry for the questions....

I have SM-T805 with 4.4.2 and build KOT49H.T805XXU1ANH1...

1 - Can i root without tripping knox? (i've done it on GS3 and GS4, no issues on knox, counter remains 0x0);

2 - The cf.auto root files are locked at specific builds? Or can i use the sm-t805 on chainfire page?;

3 - Can i update to lollipop or any other official firmware? And without tripping knox?

Thanks, in advance.
[Galaxy Tab S General] belek1979:
Why I can't still update OTA? It says unauthorized modification. Should I reset flag too?
[Galaxy Tab S General] fongnd:
upgraded to lollipop

OK! Recently I upgraded my sm-800 to lollipop

Then afterward I performed the root instruction from page-1

Odin indicate pass and the device reboot, I see super SU.... Ask to update binary.. But update fail

But from es explorer and from terminal when trying to request root access it doesn't seems to work

Did I do something wrong or missing some of the step?

I did received a prompt from Samsung that the device has been modified

Thank you
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Look 4 posts back.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Joker87:
Right, I have exynos 5420
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Yes, sorry meant 5420.
[Galaxy Tab S General] xSTAZEN:
Triangle Away vs SM-t800 (Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5)

Does Triangle Away work after rooting on a sm-t800 (Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5) any tryed it, cuz I can't find anything about it..
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
No
[Galaxy Tab S General] miloytyn:
Depends what you mean with working. I managed to change system status in settings to official with it so that OTA updates work. The flash counter doesn't reset however.
[Galaxy Tab S General] xSTAZEN:
How did u do it? So the OTA works..
[Galaxy Tab S General] miloytyn:
Actually I haven't updated with OTA as there hasn't been update available yet. But at least it checks for updates now correctly, which it didn't do earlier. You can change the settings system status to official by selecting "allow tracker to run" from triangle away.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ManseEverard:
Realizing that this method trips Knox, are there any methods that don't (as with towlroot and the like for the Galaxy s4)? If not is anyone working on it?

How big a deal is tripping Knox?

Can the device still get Ota updates?
[Galaxy Tab S General] maxal:
Sorry but no other methods for gaining root.

No big deal tripping knox it just means if you have to send your unit in for warranty repair you may have to pay if they find it was your firmware that caused the problem.

To get over the air updates you will need stock recovery and kernel so the easiest way to get a OTA is to reflash your stock firmware using Odin and then wait for the OTA to download.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Natakranta:
Hi Guys,

My wife has SM-T700 (8" Wi-Fi only) - stock, no mods done

4.4.2

KOT49H.T700ZSU1ANL2

It desperately needs AdAway = root

Question is, root it now - will it make update to LP through OTA?

Or wait for supposedly seeding now LP OTA and root then? Is this method working on LP? Can somebody confirm it?

I'm a nexus man, I'm not familiar with this Samsung witchcraft on locked bootloaders. My only Samsung was Galaxy Nexus :)
[Galaxy Tab S General] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Welcome abort! LP is out if you want to sideload it. It may take a while before reaching you (Ota update). Rooting will void warranty but some have claimed getting service if Knox was tripped.

This method is working on LP. Your bootloader is unlocked since you own an T700 :)

I believe Ada way should work fine on LP as I am using a modded hosts.txt. There's no xposed for Samsung lollipop if you plan on doing that. If you have anymore questions, I'm here.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Natakranta:
Thanks for reply, much appreciated!

By side load OTA, you mean I can download it and use stock recovery to flash update file? I guess I need to search in android development sub form, I'm not following this device forums much. My OnePlus One with MultiROM is enough to satisfy my flashing addiction.

No plans for Xposed, I don't use it on any of my devices, so lack of it is not a problem to me.

I can't imagine it has factory unlocked bootloader. Did you mean it is locked but unlockable? Does simple fastboot oem unlock unlocks it?

I see I need to do some reading.

The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is: CLEAN FLASH.
[Galaxy Tab S General] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Your going to have to Odin the whole firmware. The flash cfautoroot from this thread.

By default, bootloader is unlocked. No fastboot oem unlock needed :) only att and Verizon locks bootloaders for Samsung devices. WiFi ones are always unlocked.

Or.. instead of going through all the trouble installing lollipop, you can just flash cfautoroot. And if you want to upgrade, simply just flash the latest lollipop firmware. I myself would use Cm12 or liquidsmooth rom
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
NEW BUILD POSTED FOR SM-T805K: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-t3087315/post60221952#post60221952
[Galaxy Tab S General] L1ON-:
Hi all, I'm preparing to do my first ever root with hopes to leave TWiz and install CM. This looks like the best way to go, but I have one concern. The build ID for SM-T700 listed is KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9 while mine is KOT49H.T700XXU1ANL2. Am I at risk of bricking by flashing with this different build ID? Thanks!

edit: No one responded so I built up the courage to just do it, and it worked flawlessly :)
[Galaxy Tab S General] ManseEverard:
Thank you for the help. Is this method confirmed on lollipop with the SM-T700? I see in this forum that it works on the T800.

Edit: apparently it worked for the person who posted just before me. That will teach me to read the most recent posts before asking something. I will try it and report back on my own results.

Side note: Does Triangle away work?
[Galaxy Tab S General] maxal:
Sorry no.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Kirus93x:
Will I ever be able to root my tab s 10.5 807v?

I find it hard to believe everyone who owns this device is content without root. Someone please let me know. Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S General] edan1979:
right no i can say no since your device has a lock bootloader.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Kirus93x:
Do all verizon devices have locked bootloaders? If so I'll never buy Verizon again. I figured there would be a work around by now...
[Galaxy Tab S General] Natakranta:
I'm happy to confirm that SM-T700 auto root worked on freshly OTA updated lollipop 5.0.2 build LRX22G.T700ZSU1BOD3

The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is: CLEAN FLASH.
[Galaxy Tab S General] edsideas:
lollipop 5.0.2 build LRX22G.T700ZSU1BOD3

Where did you get the update lollipop 5.0.2 build LRX22G.T700ZSU1BOD3? I have been looking for it everywhere
[Galaxy Tab S General] Natakranta:
After about two weeks of checking daily for update I finally got OTA last weekend. I was holding on with rooting it, waiting for this update. I wanted to avoid possible problems with OTA vs rooted device. I doubt there will be any more updates from Samsung coming for Tab S. And even if so, I'll worry later on if it updates.

Personally I'd flash TWRP on it and some custom ROM, but it's wife's toy and I don't want to mess with it (actually I want, but she doesn't want me to mess with it). I just wanted root to use AdAway and get rid of annoying ads on games my daughter is playing on it. She's only 3 and she can't distinguish yet what is game and what is tricking her to tap and go somewhere I may not like her to go.

The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is: CLEAN FLASH.
[Galaxy Tab S General] edan1979:
you could always check at sammobile.com about the latest firmware release. and since sammobile download are kind of crawling slow... you can also download the firmware from http://megafirmware.blogspot.com/
[Galaxy Tab S General] edsideas:
Thanks for the info guys, I am very grateful
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
If it's a sprint snapdragon device then no.

Look in the development thread for your answer or my links below(last link)
[Galaxy Tab S General] usna:
Thank you for the guide, I have now rooted my first android and it was a much easier and quicker process than I had imagined!

I would just add that you should start Odin3-vX.X.exe using right-click -> "Run as administrator". I had to run as administrator for Odin to notice and add "Added!!" to the Message log when I connected my SM-T805.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Probably just needed to unplug and reconnect the USB cable.
[Galaxy Tab S General] androidkid311:
Oh wow! So you used the kitkat auto root file to root the lollipop update and its all fine correct? Got my update and I'm itching to root it! Lol
[Galaxy Tab S General] Natakranta:
Correct. Go for it :D

The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is: CLEAN FLASH.
[Galaxy Tab S General] androidkid311:
Niiiiiiice! Oh one more thing. This fingerprint scanner will be OK right? :)
[Galaxy Tab S General] Natakranta:
There is fingerprint scanner in T700? I didn't know.

Anyway I have no idea if it will work after rooting. I assume it should.

The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is: CLEAN FLASH.
[Galaxy Tab S General] androidkid311:
Rooted it and fingerprint scanner is working perfectly. Debloated and running lollipop like a dream.
[Galaxy Tab S General] Touch_Pete:
Just successfully rooted my sm-t800 with stock lollipop. Everything looks good. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S General] salman1423:
Root not working

So i have the latest lollipop on my tab s 10.5 smt800 and want to root it.

i followed the instructions but when i click start it says

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<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

it does not go ahead of this

and keeps saying downloading do not turn off target

how long should this take?

what do i do
[Galaxy Tab S General] salman1423:
guys so i tried again with odin3 3.10.6

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> cache.img

got thus far and then stopped

im really freaking out, is it still safe for me to unplug it?

and could it be a problem with my usb port/s?

---------- Post added at 12:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:35 PM ----------

unplugged it

now its not turning on and i get a message firmware update encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again
[Galaxy Tab S General] Touch_Pete:
You must not be following the directions correctly, as I have a SM-T800 with Lollipop and everything worked as described and I was done in 30 seconds. Look at image give from the first page, that is what you should be seeing.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
All you need do to clear that message is boot into recovery. POWER + VOL UP + HOME then choose wipe CACHE from the menu.

Try this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3079488

And don't panic, everything is recoverable, I've been in your situation countless times.
[Galaxy Tab S General] stevenmos:
I am new to this.

Just Googled "How to root samsung galaxy sm-t700" and it took me to a website

called "androidxda.com" (don't know if it's the same as xda developers?) They had a tutorial to root galaxy sm-t700....it involved downloading CR-Auto-Root.tar from "mediafire.com/download/d50v249mw7b0dgk/SM-T700.zip" then flashing with Odin.

Then it said:

[*] Warning: The above tutorial is only for Android 4.4.2 with the built id KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9.

[*] If your device isnt running on the same built id KOT49H.T700XXU1ANF9, then you need to download and flash the firmware based on the same build id then after try to root your device from the above method.

My build number is different: KOT49H.T700XXU1ANL2. Everything I read on THIS forum said the build number DOES NOT matter. Is this "other" website wrong??

If someone could clarify this, it would make me feel much better about attempting to root my tablet. Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Yes it will be fine, just flash.
[Galaxy Tab S General] stevenmos:
Does anyone know if there is a stock rom for the Galaxy SM-T705 (Tab S 8.4 LTE (mobile phone) version)? There is none listed on "Samsung-Updates.com" for the US (XAR region ).

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S General] theocoog:
Thanks to all who provided info in this thread.

Just rooted my new SM-T800 running 5.0.2 using https://download.chainfire.eu/473/C...uto-Root-chagallwifi-chagallwifixx-smt800.zip.

I followed the instructions in the first post exactly. It took about 20 seconds from the time I hit "Start" in ODIN to the first of two reboots, and another minute or so until ODIN displayed "PASS!".

I was concerned that since this file is based on 4.4.2 it wouldn't work with 5.0.2, but it worked fine, just as others have said.
[Galaxy Tab S General] imp3r10:
Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S General] blackrose1:
Is there any T705 lollipop root file

. Or cwm ??
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
You guys really don't look very far.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3079488
[Galaxy Tab S General] bshrl.fjr:
is it gonna work for lollipop :(

i upgraded to lollipop on my sm-t700
[Galaxy Tab S General] sanzo77:
Hello to everyone I've rooted my T705 because I needed my External SD writeable. Now I've checked for update and my T705 says that because of the root I can't update by ota. Previously, when I checked it doesn't says anything, so that I think that now the update to 501 it's out also for my device.

I think that my device is an Italian version, but I don't know how to check,. Perhaps you can help me to find the right version of my device looking here http://take.ms/3dF3z.

What I want to know is if I can unroot my device (but I don't know how) and then check software update, update to lollipop and then root again.

If this is possible (and I ask to you to please explain me how) I'd like to know also if there are some steps where I can loose my data (of course I'll do a backup, but if it's possibile to don't loose anything for me is better).

Thank you.
[Galaxy Tab S General] BynAl0ner:
root SM-t705 android 5.0.2

How to root android 5.0.2 sm - t705 . Who can we ask the software to root it?:(:(:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Development section.
[Galaxy Tab S General] usna:
I used this to root my SM-T805 running 4.4.2. Do I need to somehow "de-root" it first before updating to Lollipop? If so, how? Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
No.
[Galaxy Tab S General] SkOrPn:
Quick question, I noticed that it seems like everyone has been using these cf-autoroot methods instead of the official TWRP method from Dees Troy. I just blatantly installed 2.8.7.0 myself yesterday without looking through these forums first (yeah I don't know why either, lol) and I am wondering if the official TWRP is broken somehow? Also, I installed SuperSU using the instructions from Chainfire. All went well, but now seeing all the autoroots in these TAB S threads makes me wonder if I done something wrong, lmao. It wouldn't be the first time I messed up a device, lol.

Anyway, all seems to be working well for me on my T700 klimtwifixx, but I want to make sure before I start flashing custom roms. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
2.8.7.0 has the same issues as 2.8.6.0. It's not even an official release so no idea what it changes. Just because a version number is higher it doesn't mean it's better. If that's the case I'll give mine build number 2.8.8.0. That means it'll be the bestest recovery around.

Regarding rooting via twrp or other methods, root is root so it doesn't matter.
[Galaxy Tab S General] SkOrPn:
I never said 2870 was better, not once did I even insinuate that. I just got it from TWRP (as I always did for my Nexus Devices) before checking the forums here, that's all. My new Samsung (first Samsung device since the Galaxy S) device has only been in my hands two days, so I didn't know anything else to do but do what I've always done. I got it directly from the klimtwifi TAB S page at TWRP's website. The official TAB S page at TWRP is not official? :confused:

I asked a very friendly question, so was there something wrong with the way I asked it?
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
I didn't mean it to come across bolshy. :rolleyes:

2.8.6.0 is the latest official twrp release according to their website. 2.8.7.0 is some sort of fix up release, maybe it fixes the encrypted backup bug. I don't know, I haven't bothered testing it, but it does have the same issues as 2.8.6.0.
[Galaxy Tab S General] SkOrPn:
OK cool. I thought I had inadvertently and unknowingly offended you, and I NEVER try to do that. However, being here as long as I have I can sometimes be very direct with my wordings, lol, mainly because I'm 49 and becoming a old fart and just assume most everyone is much younger then me. I'm a electronics tech by trade and a computer tech by Lockheed Martin training. I worked for Sandia Labs, Intel, Qualcomm, AMD and Lockheed Martin (in that order), so I'm no dummy when it comes to technology. I do admit my 1980's 90's Electronics Schooling Intel put me through never really prepared me for the likes of these devices though, although I frequently mod them, add my own internal storage, upgrade my own cameras to better ones, install full usb ports on many of my tabs, etc all the time. When it comes to the software side, I can and sometimes will make mistakes because I just jump right in, like its a nice warm swimming pool with hot chicks floating around. :p

Anyway, do you recommend I remove my SuperSU and TWRP and do it with your method? Have I done something dangerous already, lol? Or is it just fine as is? I guess I need to go hunting for the issues on 2860 so I know if its something I need to be worried about. :good:
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
No there is nothing wrong with what you did. You have root now regardless of how you acheived it. As for the issues with 2.8.6.0 they are only issues if you have need for them.

You can see what ive fixed here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/twrp-2-8-6-1-unofficial-sm-t800-805-807-t3074633
[Galaxy Tab S General] SkOrPn:
OK thanks. I should have read the first page a bit better. I think I will use yours because you took the time to make sure it worked properly for our devices, and I thank you for that. :good:
[Galaxy Tab S General] yatzz:
Help with SM-T805D

Is this works on SM-T805D? can anyone guide how to root T805D? it seems this baseband is not listed in CF-auto-ROOT. Lolipop version
[Galaxy Tab S General] Pollux King:
Worked like a charm on T-805 international version with Lollipop 5.0.2
[Galaxy Tab S General] EVObastard:
Well I seem to be stuck, I ran odin once and it did not root so I ran it again and it is stuck on the downloading page. Is there a way to force it to reboot? This is what odin shows now, been there for a while.

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF_AutoRoot_Port_T800_BeansTown106.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

Update: FAIL

---------- Post added at 05:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:40 PM ----------

Got that solved and have run odin numirous times but it will not root. Tried without reboot ticked and it goes to recovery and finishes with all checks good. TWRP is not being installed.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3079488
[Galaxy Tab S General] EVObastard:
Holy cow, I got it! haha I re-downloaded autoroot from a different repository then used a different version of odin and it worked first time. Still do not have TWRP but that should be an easy fix.
[Galaxy Tab S General] vndnguyen:
Hi, may I ask which file you have used for rooting?

I have looked on the main page of chainfire but it seems there is only a file for 4.4.2.

I didn't see any file for 5.0.x

Could you show me a download link?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S General] roselanguste:
Hello Sir! (Forgive my not so good English!)

Thank You, many for this realy fine Root-Solution! I have make the steps of Your Tutorial on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE with Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), and it works GREAT! All Steps Done in less as a Minute! Thank You!

And a Question please: In case Samsung Releases a New Firmware-Update! Can we Receive Firmware updates (OTA or Offline) after that Root-Procedure?

Thanks!

---------- Post added at 08:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:28 PM ----------

Hello!

Take the 4.4.2 CF-Auto-Root File for Your Device, and same Tutorial to Root! It should works! I have Rooted Today my SM-T705 lollipop with the CF-Auto-Root-Package for KitKat, and it works like a Charm!
[Galaxy Tab S General] Jelmer5:
Rooted my Lollipop SM-T800 with the 4.4.2 cf-auto-root, my device is rooted now.
[Galaxy Tab S General] vndnguyen:
Thank you for your answer.

Once rooted you cannot update OTA anyone. You have to download a firmware and flash it via ODIN.
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
Or flashfire ;)
[Galaxy Tab S General] stefan.pilsu:
It's time now to go with the NO tripping Knox approach !
[Galaxy Tab S General] ashyx:
That's fine if you don't want custom recovery or kernel. Unfortunately both of those trip Knox.