yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
Here's the problem in a nutshell.

The TWRP 3.3.1 that is required to install the 17.1 custom rom is supplied in .img format. Earlier versions of TWRP can be used to install the 17.1 custom roms by removing the assert statements in the zip file. However, the assert statements are there to protect the user from accidentally flashing the rom on the wrong tablet.

I strongly recommend TWRP 3.3.1 as it's what I use and test with.

You have the following options to get the TWRP 3.3.1 .img installed.

1) Odin requires it in .tar or .tar.md5 format. There is a xda utility at

[Script][Tool] how to create a tar.md5 file from img For Odin

for how want to use Odin to flash the ClockWorkMod Recovery img or any image files like "boot.img", this is a tool to create a tar.md5 file from the img file. unzip the file tool, and put your img files into the same directory of the batch file...

xdaforums.com

that converts img to tar.md5 format for odin flashing. I'm not a Windows user so I haven't tested this utility, but the magic command from the batch file is

\BIN\tar --create --format=gnu -b20 --quoting-style=escape --owner=0 --group=0 --totals --mode=644 -f %%~nG.tar %%~nxG

2) Download heimdall for Windows and use that to flash TWRP.

Heimdall | Glass Echidna

The above is open source. Heimdall can flash it using just the img format.

I run linux so I can retrieve it using

sudo apt install heimdall-flash

I have been using heimdall on linux for years to flash now without a problem.

3) use TWRP app as suggested by lpedia.

Official TWRP App - Apps on Google Play

The ONLY official TWRP app developed by Team Win for TWRP.

play.google.com

I haven't used the above so I have don't know how well it works or if you need root access.

PS. I've read that some versions of odin found on the Internet are hacked in some way. Since I'm not a Windows users, this doesn't affect me. If you want a possibly more reliable source for odin, see

Patched Odin 3.13.1

For those looking for a modified, modded, or patched odin that is a newer build than all the fake and renamed prince comsy 3.12.3 versions floating around. I patch recent Odin versions to offer similar functionality to the princecomsy; in that...

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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] lpedia:
I mainly use Windows. When I first started dabbling with putting LOS on a Samsung device, I tried to use Heimdall and simply couldn't get it to connect regardless of which USB drivers were installed. I tried Odin, which worked without any such hassles, so have continued to use it.

I second your advice about sources for Odin. Odin is a Samsung internal app that's not meant to be available to the end user. It isn't supposed to be 'in the wild' at all, but over the years has apparently leaked. Downloading it from random places is very risky. Definitely use with caution and only from XDA links.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] wjwjw:
YES!!! I finally got TWRP 3.3.1 installed. And then was able to successfully flash LineageOS and CRdroid with no issues. Now we need to pick one to use. :)

Thanks so much @retiredtab @lpedia for the help!

I was able to open a bash shell on my Windows system and convert the TWRP.img using the following commands. Then pushed via Odin.

mv twrp_3.3.1-0.img recovery.img
tar -H ustar -c recovery.img > recovery.tar
md5sum -t recovery.tar >> recovery.tar
mv recovery.tar recovery.tar.md5
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
Thanks for providing the code for future users. It's better to DIY than rely on some unknown script, bat or exe file. I put a link in my FAQ to point to this thread/post.

Glad you got it working. And pick whatever rom meets your needs. Both of them are Canadian made.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] retiredtab:
Here's the reason I recommend 3.3.1. If you search through this threead, you wil see my posts about finding bugs in older versions. While making the 17.1, I probably booted into TWRP 3.3.1 more than 100+ times and flashed over 100+ failed builds before finally getting 17.1 to work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bluenote73:
Note, that heimdall for windows cannot flash .img files. Or at least, I tried hard to find the functionality and couldn't. It forces you to load only .gz formats, no *.* available even. At least, that seems to be a limitation of the frontend.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ScarletIISpider:
Hey, I did excatly what instructions said here in this post.

My sm-T555 was fully updated with official firmware and I just needed to root it to get some macros going.

After flashing the file from mentioned post the tablet doesn't boot - it stays on SAMSUNG text.

What am I doing wrong?

edit:

I finally managed to flash working TWRP from this thread, because I thought no twrp was the reason of bootloop.

I did the factory reset and it didn't help, still looping...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] N01F3AR:
used this and now im stuck in a bootloop. any ideas on how to help?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bojan.1995:
HELP.

T555 showed recovery is not seandroid.

So I turned it off, but I turned it on again.

Now it wont turn off. I flashed few times even with Autoreboot and F.reset

checked

.

Nothing happened. It stuck on Samsung logo.

Autoreboot turned off.

F reset turned on.

I only suceed in entering Download mode.

I can't turn it off.

Ashxy

said:

Uncheck Auto reboot.

As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.

You should now see TWRP recovery.

and he linked guide below from

sinnadyr

:

Check the boxes that only "

Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked

(look in the "Options" tab). Make sure the box Re-Partition is not checked.

8. At the end of the installation, you can disconnect your tablet from your computer.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bojan.1995:
Any other method to root?

I have Android 5 now.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ferrao_malchom:
Hi,

Just need some help to find the right light of the TWRP recovery.

I have a the SM-T555 (gt510lte) variant running on android 7.1.1 and build number NMF26X.T555XXU1CRG1.

Could someone help me getting the correct TWRP version with the link as i cant seem to find the right one.

(Dont want to flast the wrong one). Will be then flast Lineage os rom after twrp.

Already rooted with supersu.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] kl1k:
I'm struggling to load TWRP 3.5.2 (Required for lineage 18.1) on a T550.

Can install TWRP 3.1.0-1 without any issues using odin, but if I try 3.5.2 I get size of image is larger than target device.

Spent hours looking in this but not getting anywhere. Found a post where someone said you need to compile a new img file and rip out the languages to make it small, but have no idea how to do this.

Trying to flash twrp-3.7.0_9-0-gt510wifi.img

Have tried twrp-3.5.1_9-0-gt510wifi.img as well as twrp-3.5.2_9-0-gt510wifi.img
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] DarthMorlock:
Where can i get stock rom for sm-t550?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Pvenables89:
This version does not work for me left the device for 10 hours just states loading recovery. version 3.1.0 works perfectly no issues
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] tigerz0202:
Will this work on the tmobile variant SM t357t
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] elcidroyale:
Where can I find the stock rom for SM-T550 USA on a FAST server without paying. Aggggghhh
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
If its LL 5.0.2 yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] LordKitsuna:
I can confirm working on T-Mobile variant SM-T357T, thank you for this OP! I had to install drivers for usb from here http://download1200.mediafire.com/6dkp589woc8g/k93a92c9rpyg4r5/Samsung-Usb-Driver-v1.5.55.0.exe Before tablet would show in Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] cebs:
Try with this tool

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2988647
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] liyg717:
Can you please help me find smt357t stock rom or post a copy online? Got a grand new tab yesterday, want to root but worried brick it. Thanks.!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Sorry it doesn't exist.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ssvillamor:
Anybody can confirm this on P555?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Bart3n:
Works perfect! thx

-SM-T555
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jazzespresso:
[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION]

what are you doing? decide to root all Samsung devices!:p

good work!

So, T350 (wifi only), just download this below, and flash it thru using odin and then flash custom recovery, right?

SM-T350/T355/SM-P350/P355

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758647

For working TWRP on T350, the download link you posted works OK?

TWRP - http://galaxy-tab-a.proboards.com/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Working.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ssvillamor:
Rooted my SM-P555 Malaysia Version using this, failed in Kingroot 4.5.X

Comfirmed in My devices:

Samsung Galaxy TAB A 9.7 LTE SPEN

Model SM-P555

PDA Version P555XXU1AOJ1

CSC Version P555OLB1AOJ1

PHONE Version P555XXU1AOE9

Region XME

Country Malaysia

Build Date 08.10.2015

Changelist 5975984

OS Lollipop

OS Version 5.0.2

I rooted it using CFautoroot given here in 1 minute 15 seconds. The cons is it says that it has a different recovery Software or something? I dont know what that is and then suddenly it rooted by installing SU in xbin and restarted and thats it (ROOTED).

I tried other things like Kingo and Kingroot but failed... in versions 4.5.X and the app suggested there is no other way to root my device at this time.

But now 4.6 is out for 5.1 which i know will be comparable with other devices 5.0.2, I do not know if it will be succesfull this time but its to late, I already trip my knox.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] TheBeardedDoom:
Does anyone know of any custom roms for the Galaxy Tab A?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
http://galaxy-tab-a.proboards.com/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] cfox88:
Which cf auto root file do i need to download and flash in Odin to root the sm-t357t tmobile variant? Thanks for your time
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Sm-t350/t355
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] cfox88:
I figured that out thank u. Is there a custom recovery yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
See the post above yours
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] DriftorX:
Anyone rooted a SM-T357T ? I cant seem to find anything on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] iakovl:
will this work on t355c?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ramlyn:
hi good day sir.. can u help me root my Samsung Tab E SM-T560,, thank you in advance,,:)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Have you tried kingroot 4.6?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph4nt0m:
Yes, it didnt work.

Framaroot/Towelroot/Kingoroot 4.6/Oneclick none of them works.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jazzespresso:
What version you have? is it SM-T560NZKUXAR? 5.1.1?, go settings --> about and give me screenshot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph4nt0m:
Mine is Kitkat 4.4.4. Is there a Lollipop version?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jazzespresso:
There's lollipop version. This one that sold in BestBuy store is on 5.1.1 : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-tab-e-9-6-16gb-black/4515201.p?id=1219756369712&skuId=4515201
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph4nt0m:
nice! we still dont have that one in my country, my have just 8gb, thats why root is so important. Do you guys know any root solution for this t560 with kitkat firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Specs don't seem right, Tab E SM-T560 has the Spreadtrum cpu not qualcomm, unless Samsung have recently changed the specs.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph4nt0m:
I think they changed all the specs. this new one has 16gb of memory. The "old" one has only 8gb. Also this one runs on lollipop, while the old one has 4.4.2 kitkat. Do you think there is any way to root this 4.4.2 version ? This tab has almost a year, it still dont have a root. im afraid it is not possible :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] deadgods:
Telus Tab A 8in

can i root my samsung galaxy tab A from telus with this?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] LupineDream:
[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] - I have uploaded a video tutorial that includes this thread.

Thank you for your hard work. Here you go.

For those of you are that are having trouble, here is a step-by-step video tutorial.

ROOT TUTORIAL - SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A (Lollipop)

Root method confirmed working on my SM-T550

<- If you like my video tutorials, the donate button is on the left. These take upwards of 24 hours to do. Donations go to new hardware to support making more videos, as well as an HD camera so that I can include video content of the devices themselves.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Great, but just wondering why sinnadyr gets the credit! :what:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jazzespresso:
That's interesting part, I wsa happened to be at BestBuy store a few days ago, and checked this tablet, it is Tab E SM-T560 (NU), which seems like Samsung specifically released this model for USA only, and it comes with Androdi 5.1.1. I did not like the tablet at all, it is very bulky, ugly looking, heavy, it feels weird... I am sure this will be selling around $100 in few weeks....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] deadgods:
can i root my samsung galaxy tab A from telus with this? "t357w"

edit: got it rooted
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] deadgods:
can we get TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
?? :what:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] deadgods:
Twrp recovery

i would like to put twrp recovery one my t357w tab a from telus
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Have you tried the t355 or t357 recovery, one of these should work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] deadgods:
Where do I find this? First post is only the root
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Please read the first post again. First link.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ramlyn:
yes i already tried na latest 4.62 version of kingroot but it does not work..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] LupineDream:
[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] I'll fix it as soon as I can. I just realized. But that means 5 more hours of rendering time.

Sorry about that. On the actual desktop video, I added an annotation as a temp thing until I can re-render.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jazzespresso:
hi [MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION]

Is it possible you can help me to get a stock deodexed version of SM-T350, firmware T350XXU1AOJ1 (LRX22G.T350XXU1AOJ1).

I am having problem since I upgraded my PC to Windows 10, so my deodexing tool is not working, I thought you may give me a hand to deodex the stock ROM and so I can able to customize it, possibly come up a stock based custom ROM for it.

Here's download link for firmware tar file: T350XXU1AOJ1_T350XAR1AOJ1_HOME.tar.md5

I understand if you have busy schedule and can't do it...

p.s: the one at http://galaxy-tab-a.proboards.com/ forum one is Canadian firmware, which does not works/flashes on XAR region (USA) on my tablet
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] saba7o0o:
p555 works fine but the stock recovery back automatic
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Thats how it's supposed to work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] stealthee:
Will this make my tablet lose its data connection to t-mobile? sm-t357t
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Why would it do that?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] kinesics:
Are there any Roms for the SM-P550 Tab A 9.7 version of the this tablet?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] stealthee:
Ok I did something stupid and now my SM-T357T is bricked and stuck at the Galaxy Tab window. I rooted it that worked fine then i was trying to use one of those add a bottom bar so i could have a menu key for an app i was using and it wanted me to reboot. So there I am stuck. Power key held for like 1 min and it never shut off. Im waiting for the batter to die. Its been like 8 hours + now. Does anyone have a TWRP zip backup of their SM-T357T from stock that I can get my hands on. When the battery dies ill try to odin TWRP recovery. Or can tell me what other firmware might work on this tablet from sam mobile I can use till there is an "Update" and i can then go back to t-mobile software.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Hold VOL DOWN + POWER to reboot. No need to let the battery die.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] stealthee:
Thanks i will try that when i get home. Does anyone have a twrp backup of their stock t357t? As i did not install a backup and backup. Ive owned many Samsung and rooted many times but this time i just went for it and now paying the price :( to be clear root worked it was another app that needed root that hosed me.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] stealthee:
Ok I can shut down the tablet if i use the power volume down. but factory reset did not help. Need to find a twrp that works for the t357t and then a backup from another 357 to "fix" my tablet :( and i know about http://galaxy-tab-a.proboards.com/ but i registered yesterday morning and my account still says its awaiting staff verification.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] stealthee:
Can someone get me a link to the TWRP that works on the SM-T357T i think it is the 350 I've been waiting on Staff Approval since yesterday morning on the tab a forum.

Thanks in Advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Admin need to sort their stuff out and either allow auto approval or allow guest log in. :confused:

Temporary link, be quick! :

http://www.mediafire.com/download/w9u33fap6lk14pm/twrp-2.8.7.0-t357.tar
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] stealthee:
Thank you so much. My wife also has a SM-T357T so i guess to fix mine since i never backed up im going to have to root hers twrp it and back it up and restore her back up to mine? Shes not keen on me rooting hers lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph0Xy:
Yeah I have no idea why they have such crazy security measures :\

I'm trying to install custom recovery/roms for my SM T350 and now I have to sit here waiting for an admin to approve my account, or someone here to link me :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hlaube:
Waiting to for approval ..........

Next day ....... and it still takes time :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph0Xy:
4 days later and still nothing... This is just ridiculous. I need this setup for christmas and been just waiting to get approved.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hlaube:
Same here, I am waiting as well. It would be noice to post here instead of in that forum. I have send alread a PM but no answer there ether.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
4 days? Getting beyond a joke now.

Which device do you need twrp for?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Sm-t350

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347801968

SM-T355

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347801969

Sm-t550

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347801971

SM-T555

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347801971
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph0Xy:
Thanks ashyx! Now I need a good rom. Are there any in there?

Preferably a stock android (not a fan of touchwiz myself) or something based on Stock (like CM),

if not, anything that is as clean as possible without all the Samsung apps you can't remove.

My device is SM-T350.

Thanks again for the help, and happy holidays :)

EDIT: Also, I've updated my device to the latest build T350XXU1AOJ1 and most

things I find are for older builds (like AOH1). That matters, right?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] esirad:
Hi , Can I Use T555 Version For MY P555 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
You can use this version:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347803920
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hlaube:
Hello ashyx,

the SM-T555 will work on the SM-P555 as well?

Sorryy, just saw your post
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hlaube:
Thanks ashyx, the P550 version works fine on my P555. And thanks for posting them here.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Madalinsuny:
Many thanks!

I have Root My am t555. I need a solution to chandge the dpi. I have try to manual edit, ans with Texdroider Dpi but after the restart I got TW FC.

Is there any solution?1

Ps: Can We install xposed? I know we need deox rom? Do we have Xposed installer and Deox Rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jazzespresso:
yes you can install xpose, only you need to use [MENTION=4898097]arter97[/MENTION] 's xposed.

xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-arter97-snapdragon_requestConcurrentGC.zip

I would not recommend to change default dpi of this tablet, as it has 4:3 screen ratio, which changing dpi would mess up apps, and you may get FC for several Samsung Apps (email, gallery, etc..).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
You need to join the proboard forum.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Madalinsuny:
[/COLOR]

Thank for the reply.

This will work on stock odex rom?

I know it will make sam app to FC, i will change dpi only for same non samsung aps like Facebook.

---------- Post added at 05:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:15 AM ----------

Thank.

I love to have same custom rom, kernel, etc.

Can you give same link to the forum?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Ph0Xy:
would love to but seems like every admin on that board is off on holidays, a week later and I've just given up and sticking to default rom.

or is there any active admins on the board that can be pinged?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Madalinsuny:
Update 1: I have try arter 97 version, but, as he said, we need deodexed rom. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] cebs:
[ROM] T550/555 Deodexed, rooted, debloated, deknoxed, Xposed

http://galaxy-tab-a.proboards.com/thread/52/deodexed-rooted-debloated-deknoxed-xposed