[Galaxy Tab S2 General] BigBot96:
Galaxy Tab S2 - Root, Recovery, ROMs​

Index

Post 1

Root

Recovery

Post 2

Flashing ROMs

FAQ

Congratulations! You bought a Galaxy Tab 2 and you want to root. Follow these instructions and you will be well on your way!

I recommend you be on the latest firmware.

Current FW: OH7 5.1.1

Rooting Your Device

Step 1

Download Necessary Files

You will need to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: ODIN 3.10.7

-Extract the files

You will need to download the correct cf-autoroot from here: [ROOT] CF-autoroot - Galaxy Tab S2 - SM-T810/T710/T715 [19/9/15]

-Please read the entire OP to determine which package you need for your specific device.

If you're on 5.1.1, you will need to flash a permissive custom kernel from here: [KERNEL] Permissive Lollipop 5.1.1 kernel for T710/T810​

Step 2 - ONLY IF YOU ARE ON 5.1.1 - If not, continue to Step 3

Flash a custom, SE Linux permissive kernel

-Start your tablet in Download Mode

--Power off

--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode

-Plugin your tablet via USB

-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)

-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the kernel package you downloaded earlier.

-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked.

DO NOT

CHECK Re-Partition!!

-Click start, wait about 10 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically.​

Step 3

ROOT your tablet

-Start your tablet in Download Mode

--Power off

--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode

-Plugin your tablet via USB

-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)

-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the cf-autoroot package you downloaded earlier

-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked.

DO NOT

CHECK Re-Partition!!

-Click start, wait about 20 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically. It will boot into a recovery screen with a red pirate android. This process will root your device and reboot automatically.​

Congratulations! You're now rooted!

Custom Recovery

Step 1

Download Necessary Files

You will need to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: ODIN 3.10.7

-Extract the files

You will need to download the correct TWRP for your device here: [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.8.7.x Lollipop 5.0.2/5.1.1 - SMT810/T710

-Please read the entire OP to determine which package you need for your specific device.​

Step 2

Flash a custom recovery

-Start your tablet in Download Mode

--Power off

--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode

-Plugin your tablet via USB

-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)

-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the recovery package you downloaded earlier.

-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked.

DO NOT

CHECK Re-Partition!!

-Click start, wait about 20 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically.​

Congratulations! You now have a custom recovery!