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[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Fis2:
Now I have Optimal Rom 1.1 with TWRP 2.8.7.1 in my T810.

Can I flash this ROM directly from that recovery? Do I loose root access?

I don´t need Barnes & Noble Nook apps, but there are several options and I don't understand all.

If I don´t need Xposed and no BNN stuff, with files must I flash?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
You SHOULD be able too. But with some discussion I've seen in the forum, I'm not positive. (bootloader versions 1 and 2). Just make a backup first. Then if it doesn't work, you're not out anything.

Umm.....No. We have to have root to do this.

What part was confiusing? Is it because I wrote things twice? It's all in the OP AND the downloads section. You need to remove the BNN stuff on your own.

So you have 2 choices here.

1. Install BNN version. If you don't want the BNN stuff then follow the OP. If you have an 810, then you also need to flash the extra file BEFORE rebooting. So flash the ROM, then flash file 2, THEN reboot, as it says in the OP.

The reason the 810 needs to flash the extra file is because for some reason my ADB is broken. And I can't get the system.img. I'm not a fan of updater-scripts because permissions and symlinks can be broken. And, I don't feel there's a reason to upload the same ROM which is over a gig just to install 3, 810 files.

2. Install the Xposed version which has NO BNN stuff. But then you have to deal with the issues that Xposed can cause. Personally not a fan of xposed because of the issues and it slows the phone/Tab down. It's noticable. Just look how long the first boot takes. That's the biggest hint.

Clear as mud? :silly:
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] mankvl:
Don't get the download section... is there a version without xposed for 710 ? I'm still using ur older release and everything is perfect, so thinking if I should upgrade.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
No update. Just what's under the "Features" was added. Well, I guess Xposed could be an update.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] coolman9999:
Thank you to you and [MENTION=1200842]pdf[/MENTION]dmedic for the img flash xposed t810 rom Run smooth no prblem thump up.Thanks for the hard work sorry for my eng.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Those of you with the 810.

In a rooted explorer, can you look under /data, and tell me if it shows "Test.log, trim.log and zipalign.log" files? Just need to confirm you have those to make sure the Rom is running as I intended. Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
I can confirm those files are there:) running your ROM with your latest kernel . loving it. Thanks
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
cant download the ROM every time i try to i get a not found error??

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This site can’t be reached

The webpage at http://ca1.androidfilehost.com/dl/_...21527759882027/Neked-Nook-710/810-Odexed.zip? might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.

ERR_INVALID_RESPONSE
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Clear browser cache, use a different browser, or dl with different computer or phone. Those are usually the issues unless they're doing maintenance.

But there has been over 100 dl's in the last day. So there's no issue.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
even edge cant get to it so i know its not me. all the other links work and i can download the files
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] ashyx:
Agreed it doesn't work because it's an expired link.

You're not allowed to direct link on AFH.

It should be a link to the download page.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882027
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] whynottoday:
Same for me
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
For those of you with dl issues. It's on your end. Wipe browser caches, try a different browser, or use a computer or another phone. Or choose a different DL site. There are choices. I've been checking the site and have had no issues at all.

See the pic below to figure out how to DL

See post #2 for:

1. Plain Samsung bootani. This will remove the "Nook" part of the boot ani

2. Nook boot ani - for those that want it or want it back

3. BNN stuff - will add ALL BNN stuff.

And to muddy the waters even more. A new, but not really updated ROM.

This uses an updater-script and I've removed ALL BNN stuff from it. Basically it's for those that don't want to do it themselves.

Or you can add apps back before flashing it. Kind of eliminates using the "Add apps flashable" from post #2

810 users MUST flash file 2 before rebooting

EDIT - See pic for options to DL - if one doesn't work, try another. Options will vary
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
Funny how the new ROM links work fine but the old ROM links still don't. Oh well downloading the new ROM now thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] whynottoday:
did it too but unable to use the rom on T810 because the screen is blinking :confused:
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Interesting. Guess I'll reup it then. Thanks

Ummm.... Did you flash file 2 before rebooting?

I've tested all these just in reverse for the 710, and all was fine.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
New link for original Neked-Nook. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995301273

It'll be in the OP too
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] whynottoday:
Yes with file 2 .anybody else with same issue?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Dingchow:
Does not work for me T810 with the 2 files flashed. screen blinks and flashes
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
I've been running it on 810 no problem for 2 days now
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] whynottoday:
Really strange
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
OK. So this might be that bootloader thing that's being mentioned.

I'm pretty sure OJ1 is version 2.

Are you guys on version 1? Boot into DL mode for odin and check please.

You may need to Odin OJ1.

I'm really not liking Samsung. Definitely won't be getting any of their phones. Rant over. ;)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Dingchow:
bootloader is oj1
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] mankvl:
So the red one is for 710 ? The 810 part is confusing me :/ Anyway I don't need xposed atm so I will stick with yours original ROM

heh now I get it... first ddl is the BNN remover, second is for 710 or 810 and the third is for 810 only :) The ones I marked in red is with exposed, sorry for the stupid questions :D
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Any finding play store problems on 810?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
Actually yes. Right now I'm trying out OptimalRom. I was trying to redownload Spectral Souls as I was missing the OBB part of the game and each time it said can't download partway through and threw an error at me. Also couldn't connect on my Nexus 6 until after a reboot. Me thinks there's some playstore problems. :(
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] yonoesio:
Same here.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Really odd. Full wipe.? You tried his newest kernel?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] lewmur:
Is there an option somewhere in setup to turn on reboot options? Reboot to recovery?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
So I saw in the op that there's no restore from TiBu, is that correct? Twould be kind of a deal breaker for me if true. Simply too many apps with too much setup and data. Sooooo, is that correct?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
That would be with an Xposed module. Or I would have to modify an apk. Neither are in these roms. So no option.

I can't stop what you do. So install how you want. But if you end up with issues, that could be one of the reasons. And I can't fix that.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] yonoesio:
Hi,

My steps:

1- Flash 5.1.1 by Odin

2- Install Root

3- Install TWRP 3.0.0.0

4- Full Wipe

5- Flash rom

6- Flash second file before reboot

As result: screen blinks and flashes. I´ll try again to flash it.

Edit SOLVED:

1- Full wipe

2- Flash rom

Before reboot

3- Flash second file

4- Flash last kernel.

5- Wipe cache/dalvik

THX
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] bert73:
Use the app "Locale more"
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] kutaxov:
New firmware

Model SM-T810

Model name Galaxy Tab S2

Country Canada

Version Android 5.1.1

Changelist 7374220

Build date 29.02.2016

Product code XAC

PDA	T810XXU2BPB1

CSC	T810XAC2BPB1

Android security patch level: 01.03.2016

samsung-updates.com

mega.nz
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
Huh? I just wasn't quite sure if TiBu works with this ROM or not, so was just looking for an answer. I didn't mean to imply anything. But by your response, I'd assume it CAN work but I might have issues then?

Edit: nm, reread your post and got ya. Not too worried about TiBu, been working with it long enough, know how to work with the quirks. Looking forward to trying this. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] RoelAFCA:
There are apps in the Play Store. I use Simple Reboot from Francisco Franco. Set as swipe-up gesture and an advanced reboot menu appears.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] danyvw:
Quick Reboot is another one you can use.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] ashyx:
Looks like that one doesn't have download mode.

If you use reboot by Petrus it has Download too as I asked him to add it specifically for Samsung devices.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
Flashed the xposed 810 version last night with nano open gapps and NNJ and all working perfectly. TiBu restore was the same as before, just untick mount user namespace separation in the SuperSu app and worked perfect. Great ROM. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] RoelAFCA:
You're right, will try that one out too, thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Why did you flash gaps? Stock doesn't need it. But I guess if it works then all is well.

The reason I say don't restore with Ti is if I've moved apps, or you restore apps that are different from the ROM, then it might give you issues. It's just insurance installing clean.

In the past with lollipop, Ti restores have given people a lot of issues. Restoring old settings from older versions on top of newer/changed versions. Make sense?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
Makes perfect sense...and didn't realize I didn't need a gapps. If I remember right the open gapps packages remove old gapps packages before installing the new ones. :) I NEVER restore system anything with TiBu, like you said creates FAR too many problems. So in complete agreement there. All user space stuff for school. Just too much to do from scratch off a clean install and I hate dirty flashing...my peculiarities. ;)

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Oh...and rom is perfect btw. Went through EVERY option and not a bug or fc anywhere. Looking forward to any other work you put out. Even with the xposed framework preinstalled, sideloaded the xposed app fired up and said it was active. Don't really use it for much. I just like to have my news and reading apps in full screen and use simple modules like force immersion mode in certain apps and such. But all modules working perfect, great battery, really smooth...not a single problem. Great work :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Just noticed this. Possible for next ROM base. Would it work with your kernels?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Yup and yup. Probably work on it this weekend. But source for pb1 kernel isn't out yet. Probably in a few weeks.

NNJ Kernel works fine with it though.

Edit. Probably use XAR as it's bigger and should include everything. I looked at both this morning.

Edit #2 I can probably get a bone stock, kernel included, flashable by Saturday. SU roots the kernel so no need for Permissive kernel.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Awesome stuff. Getting amazing battery life by the way!!
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] JustMeToo:
I have the t817W model and thought I'll try the t810 since I'll never use the sim card option. It didn't work. It booted after installing the two files but the display was flashing and not stable. I turned the tablet off and it didn't boot into the ROM. It was stuck on the 'greeting screen'. Since I had backuped in TWRP, I had to reinstall TWRP and boot into it as instructed in the TWRP page. After restoring in TWRP I'm back to normal but still with a bloated ROM.

Is there another option for a non bloated ROM? As I've said, I don't care about the sim card option. It came with the tablet so I took it. I bought it on Kijiji for a price like the ones without the sim card option.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Getting awesome results. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] mbducati:
The WiFi does not automatically connect with this ROM. Every time I reboot I have to select WiFi connection and put in password. Do I need to flash an app that wasn't on the original ROM?
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Flash any of the NNJ kernels. I think I put the wrong one in this ROM. I'm assuming the 810?

If you leave those kernels at default with no Synapse, they'll work just fine.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] mbducati:
So I just boot to recovery and flash any of the kernels from this thread? http://xdaforums.com/tab-s2/development/nn-j-kernel-lp-t710-810-t3321860

I don't have to do a wipe or anything? It will just ovewrite current kernel and boot properly? Yes, 810.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Yup. You might want to wipe /cache and /dalvic. All your settings will be saved. It'll just re-optimize everything.

I don't have the 810 so I didn't know this was an issue till now.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
This MIGHT work for other variants if you use your kernel.

One way you can try is to restore your working Tab. Open the zip and remove "boot.img" from both zips for the 810 and flash.

I'm not positive this will work for you. But since you've tried it already...... :p

It may retain your sim card also. But again, I'm not sure.

For all. I've got V1 of PB1 done for the 710. I'm still deciding on how I want to go about doing the 810. I'm leaning towards using updater-scripts in both versions and have them be their own Rom with no extra files to flash. Less confusion for some. So give me a day or 2 to work on these. Even though 710 V1 is done.

V1 will still retain security and knox features. It's just debloated. 2 reasons for this:

1. I'm trying to keep this as close to original as possible and keeping security. There are those that like that.

2. There will be 2 versions of the stock kernel. And both are "Enforcing" as there is no source yet. NNJ kernel will work fine for now.

a. The Rom will be built with init.d support

b. The extra kernel, on reboots DOES NOT SHOW "Kernel is not seandroid". This will keep the tab under the radar, so to speak. But you'll lose init.d with the kernel. You would need to add init.d support through the ROM, which is easy to do. I'll give the link later.

I found this by playing with the kernel. If I modify it at all, (only in the ramdisk. No source yet) then it shows "Kernel is not seandroid" SU somehow manages to modify the ramdisk and keep it original.

Just an FYI for everyone
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
Looking forward to Marshmallow for this device too. Anybody know why it didn't ship with it btw? I was reading the time frame is a planned April release for 6.0 for the 810. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
I need a tester for the 810 kernel. Post here or PM me. Enforcing kernel. I need to know if it boots up and if you see "Kernel is not seandroid". Hopefully not on the second part. [MENTION=3397853]danyvw[/MENTION] [MENTION=5660714]Billy06010[/MENTION]

since you've both done them in the past. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
Sent you a PM
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] danyvw:
Here I am. Just tell me what to do.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
PM sent

Get yours in just a minute
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
sent you another dm but it worked first try with no seandroid message
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
Please anyone that has the test kernal for the 810 dont use it. I spoke to soon and it is far from perfect. It bootlooped the non xposed roms and on the exposed rom it booted but caused the fingerprint sensor to crash so DON'T USE!!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WORNED
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Reuben_skelz92:
Calm down. That's why he needs people to volunteer to test. There's going to be a risk of a bootloop. That's why you make a back up
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Actually, this is what I need to hear. This was totally experimental and that's why I asked for testers. The other things I temporarily posted I wasn't as concerned about. Which, really, I shouldn't do.

But until the last couple days, I had no idea the 810 was having issues. I need to have a little more chatter here so I know what I need to fix. With all the Dl's, I just assumed everything was hunky-dory.

Also, I need people to start telling me what Tab they have and which Rom they are on. Which should be easier when I get these PB1's done. Which apparently is going to be a little delayed again. But hopefully by the end of today.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
The waters just got muddier. Source just posted for PB1. So we'll see how the day goes if I can get these ROM's out today. Should be by tomorrow for sure.

For fingerprint to work without all the bloat (I can't figure out what app/apps it needs) we need a Permissive kernel. Which I can now work on.

Edit: Unless my older-age is really kicking in, this kernel is very different from the previous ones. I've built these kernels over 100 times and this one isn't building/looking the same. Guess I'll find out when I start modifying things.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] JustMeToo:
Oh...I'm fine. Tab is working normal. As I've said, I had made a back-up in TWRP beforehand and used it to restore.

I too have now the 'Kernel is not Seandroid' message but the tab works fine. Should I have flashed a kernel too. As I've said, the sim card option is totally unimportant to me.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
We all have that with root/TWRP. But I may have found a way to fix it.

Keep your kernel. I'm not sure if these will work for you.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
PB1 version for the 710 is in the OP. Permissive kernel with init.d support is in post #2.

The 810 is in testing. Both kernel and ROM

Edit: I forgot, I removed Knox also in the kernels
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
This is my first Samsung device ever. I started on HTC and have been Nexus for quite a while now. Noobish question, what do you mean when you say PB1? Is that an update to the actual Android 5.1.1 or does that just touch on the Samsung stuffs. When Google puts out a security update, with the nexuses you flash the new bootloader and vendor.IMG. Is there anything of the sort like that with the Sammy devices or is that all included in the ROM? Guess I essentially want to know if I need to update any partitions that wouldn't be touched by a ROM update. Any help or input appreciated. :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
Well, like you, I'm new to Samsung also. And LG is the Nexus basically. Which is what I'm used to also.

OH7, OJ1, OL6, PB1 are the 5.1.1 updates from Samsung for our Tab. Every update is different in what gets updated. The last 2 or 3 seem to be mostly kernel updates. Although for the Nook, there are other things that changed too. That's why I did this Rom now using XAR instead of BNN.

The recovery has been the same on the last 2 or 3 updates also.

If you look at the .tar there are only sboot, boot, recovery, system, cache and hidden. Apparently nothing else is getting updated or changed.

Basically, and I may be a little off here, if you took and OTA or Odin after OH7, then you have everything that's been updated other than the system and boot partitions which are in the ROM. And can go back and forth between the 3.

I Odin the latest update so I could make the Rom. And I don't think it's a bad idea to do that, as well as wipe internal storage and start clean. I keep all my stuff on the external sd so it's easy to do.

Even though we have 22 partitions on the Wifi version, we obviously don't need them like a phone or LTE Tab. I think that's why our updates are easier.

I just woke up, so hopefully that wasn't too confusing. :confused:
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] GoldSolitude:
Is PB1 for the 810 going to be based on the 810 pb1? Having weird conflicts with the OJ1 on the 810. Like its showing 4000mah instead of 5870mah. ty
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
I looked at source for the 810, and it hasn't been updated since OH7. And I need to get the defconfig for the 810 so I can make sure the kernel builds right. I'm still using OH7 defconfig for you guys.

Even though some things may not be right, It's still working well for the 810. At least I assume because of lack of letting me know things.

The battery isn't a conflict, it's just not right. Unless you're having charging issues. That again, I don't know about.

In the ROM I just built for you guys, I did find some extra files I needed to modify. So I assume there's a few others I've missed.

Let me know these things and I'll fix what I can.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] JustMeToo:
In your tablet, if you go to Settings/System/About Device you'll see under 'Baseband' a number. The last three digit on mine are OH2. Mostly that is what normally is refereed to when talking about a specific update.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] DroidIt!:
:) I just woke up too, but still makes sense. I have a bit to figure out yet too. I honestly haven't read too much on the Sammy stuff. :) I will say right off the bat though I do like the 810 quite a bit better than my Nexus 9. It's not that the 9 was really bad, but there is a performance gap. Anywho, thanks a ton for the ROM and the info. ;)
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] bsw11:
Any chance you can add in V4A? It rocks!
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] skawtnyc:
The PB1 build for the 810 seems to be stable so far. I've also installed the permissive kernel and Xposed Framework. If I run into any issues I'll let you know, but for now it seems stable.

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I have noticed one minor difference, which is likely a feature of the Nook ROM, and not an actual update. In the Notifications drop-down, you'll see that there is a brightness switch for outdoor mode. On the standard ROM, this is a toggle for automatic brightness. On the Nook ROM, there is no option for automatic brightness anywhere.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] Billy06010:
yes I have also noticed that. Good Catch!

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Also and I don't know if anyone can figure it out, maybe a deleted app or something else with this rom, but you cannot restore or backup to a Samsung account. Wont work at all, at least for me.
[Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development] engine95:
And the mystery DL is solved! Good for you. :good:

Interesting on the brightness switch. It's been an "Auto" switch on the 710. Although sometimes It would change and be an "outdoor" until you powered it off. I can't remember what triggered that.

Power off, and see what it becomes. It should be "Auto".

I don't use it so I really haven't tested that part. I do know it let you sign in, but that's as far as I go. I'm overly cautious/paranoid on putting anything sensitive on my phones/Tab.

You probably need to add Sidesync and SPPPushclient then. And maybe SNSv2. Either manually or using the zip from post #2.

For all - Thanks to these 2, you now have the 810 PB1 Rom in the OP, and the 810 Permissive, init.d, De-knoxed kernel in post #2. Also all obvious files in post #2 work with this.

Enjoy :D