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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Nutsonfire:
Thanks for this. I think the tablet is faster than it was before. Let's see after a few days of use.

Fingerprint seems to work a lot better too, it didn't even work half of the time for me before and I didn't even redo it after updating.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mattbeau:
I know my 710's battery is amazing now. I was going to load this on my wife's 810 just not if there is an issue
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] undertaker2k14:
No issue unless you need the upper 5 Ghz bands and cannot wait till the US version posts.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] iteam:
What's the best re-root method after upgrade via ODIN?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Nutsonfire:
Just check auto reboot in Odin.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Erm re-root...:sly:
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] iteam:
I did. It seems rooted but SuperUser says it's not installed...

I did not know if there was a different root method since I went from 5.1.1 to 6.0.1......
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] IngoPan:
nice to hear. some1 please create a deodexed, rooted odin flashable rom? thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Eparedu:
Quick question can I use the german version with a WiFi only tablet?, mine is from Mexico with a Compilation version: LRX22G.T810XXU2APB2
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ptfdmedic:
You need to odin the entire tar before a zip would even be beneficial....
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] musiclover7:
And this will work fine in the US? What steps do I need to take to install?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] GoldSolitude:
This is so smooth! Disappointing to not see a theme store still....

Edit: I don't know why but there is no unlock animation when I use my fingerprint. Is it just like that for me?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ashyx:
Install TWRP, flash the SuperSU provided or download the latest.

Why? Deodex isn't required for anything and as above just flash SuperSU with TWRP. :confused:
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] westernmg:
Very nice, TWRP, Root and Exposed are working flawlessly.

TWRP: http://xdaforums.com/tab-s2/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-7-x-lollipop-5-1-1-t3205686

Root: http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

Exposed: http://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

Here is my debloat script, previously developed for the Galaxy S7 edge, but also working on our Tablet :)

Just flash it over TWRP and it will remove a lot of bloatware of the device.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Reuben_skelz92:
Think it's ridiculous they haven't included there theme engine. It can't be hard for them to include .
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Itchiee:
This is a nice ROM... Not overly bloated with useless crap like Samsungs usual forte. And I'm in the US and using a wifi S2 so it works fine. Just flash in odin but would recommend a factory reset after since this is a brand new OS. Enjoy
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mattbeau:
What is removed in the debloat script?

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] westernmg:
Just open it and have a look on it ;)

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mattbeau:
Lol I just figured out how to open it with parallels access.. Cool
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lewmur:
Installed 810 MM without wipe.

I had a stock 5.1.1 SM-T810 and wanted to try the new MM just released. I didn't want the hassle of re-installing everything and figured since I was going from stock to stock I'd try it without wiping. What I did was used Odin to flash TWRP so that I could use that to backup the 5.1.1 in case a dirty flash bricked the new ROM. When I started TWRP with a stock ROM it asked if I wanted to run "read only" on the system partition to avoid tripping knox and I answered "yes". Worked fine, so I used it for the backup.

Next, I flashed the MM ROM via Odin without wiping and everything worked fine. No boot loops and MM ran with all my apps and settings still in place. Did not have to re-install anything except TWRP. Of course the new ROM overwrote TWRP but it was a simple matter to re-flash it and use it to backup MM. So now everything is working fine and I can switch back to 5.1.1 when I need 5g wifi. I only need 5g once a week for a few hours and switching back and fourth is easy with TWRP "restore".
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Alexanndre:
Great for me, all things works and no problem, yet ... kkkk

Let's see the root and other things ...
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] nolook:
instead of flashing roms for 5g wifi try changing the channel on your router to something under 40... this worked for me as flashed mm pretty much the same way as you except I skipped twrp...
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mark2222:
I installed this today with no wipe and everything works as normal, when I did a factory reset however, titanium backup wouldn't restore all things properly, mainly one game. But before reset backup and restore worked fine with the game, it's quite bizarre but I went back to before the reset for now.

Anyone else had issues like this? Was a bit bizarre but the game jumped back a lot of levels.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lewmur:
Not my router. If the problem was my home router, I wouldn't have a problem just once a week. The problem is actually a weird one. The pub where I watch races on the weekend has a router that puts out both a 2.4 and 5g channel. Problem is the 2.4 channel often loses internet connection. I don't mean that my tab won't connect to it, but that the router won't connect to the net. Yet the 5g channel still works.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lu99ke:
The 2.4 GHz spectrum gets heaps of interference and competition from things like microwaves etc... In a public space like that, not surprising the 2.4ghz broadcast struggles to send data.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lewmur:
The problem isn't interference because, like I said, I connect to the router just fine. It's the router connection to the net, which is via cable, where the problem occurs. Actually, the wifi 2.4 connection to the router is much stronger the the 5g in this particular case. That's why I prefer it.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] IngoPan:
so how to root this please? what to flash in odin?

is there a cf-autoroot or something like that?

upgrading from 5.1.1 (rooted) to 6.0.1 here

Do i need to uninstall xposed prior upgrading or will i experience any problems then?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lekofraggle:
I am curious, is this 32 bit or 64?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Reuben_skelz92:
Still 32
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lu99ke:
You can have a perfect connection but with the router fighting for bandwidth on the spectrum it struggles to transmit data... You will have full signal but internet will appear slow or like it drops out...
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] donalgodon:
I flashed with factory reset and noticed that the option to control the capacitive buttons baklight is missing.

You'll have to use a third-party app like the one made for the S7 to control them.

Before I reset, the option I had set was in place so I didn't notice that the setting was gone/removed from the ROM until I factory reset and went to look for it.

Just a head's up.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lewmur:
If that were the case, then reseting the router wouldn't fix it. If the manager happens to be around to unlock the office and reset the router, then the 2.4g works fine again. Problem is he isn't there on Sundays. And the transfer speed don't slow down. They either work fine (better than the 5g) or don't work at all.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] DeeXii:
So how is MM on the Tab S2?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Fetito:
So far it only has been released in Germany?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] musiclover7:
Installed this afternoon on my T-810. So far, so good. I wound up opting for factory reset after noticing some strange quirks. Just felt like a good time to reset. I set my 5ghz band to channel 44 and it is working fine. Not much different in MM that I can see, just a few new looks to things like notification window, etc. Functionally, much the same, but I love the way this device functions myself, and I have since day 1. Best tablet on the market in my opinion. Now it is a bit better.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lu99ke:
I am in Australia and installed the German ROM... didn't do a factory reset and all good.

I think the thing is quicker in terms of navigation around the UI... cannot really tell yet with battery. Much prefer the new white / blue colour scheme than the old green and blue.

Fingerpront scanner works better.

Wifi works fine ... must be same here as Europe.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] James.Markham0757:
Anyone know when the Us version will Post so I can just use the update feature on my S2. My laptop is on the fritz
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] cbasse:
Could someone provide simple instructions for how to apply this update via Odin? I've used Odin many times, but I've always followed instructions as far as where to place the file, buttons to check, etc.

Thanks in advance!?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mantrajt:
Must agree in the roughness of certain animations like recent apps and the lack of some....for example when unlocking the device... It just pop ups with no subtle transitions. I flashed via Odin and did no wipes.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] hurray:
Thanks for the informations!

Are you using the normal "xposed v84 sdk23 arm-version" or the alternative version (marked as "...should be used for some Note4 variants: N910F/G/P and Note Edge N915F/G running Marshmallow TW Roms..." in the xposed thread)?

Btw: It's nice to read that there is no more need to deodex a rom to use xposed.

But I am now on a deodexed 5.1.1-ROM and want a deodexed MM-6 if possible too. :)

I searched around and found some infos how to deodex a rom (e.g. this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2374008 ). Has someone an idea if this might work with the new MM 6 rom?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mantrajt:
After update I was able to install new Snote App (cool for me) I had to reinstall Google's keyboard from play store (as the side loaded latest apk with theme crashes) but what is worse is that with no apparent reason Google + started opening links in the browser instead of doing it in app as it was working before. And that is annoying...I uninstalled it a installed again with same results. Any one that can confirm this ?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] hurray:
The normal xposed v84 sdk32 arm works very well.

But I have restored my 5.1.1-twrp-backup because I have to wait for an permissive kernel. I use FolderMount for binding folders to my external 128gb-sdcard and FolderMount 2.82 doesn't work and the new beta 2.92b (which works with e.g. Galaxy S7) forces a boot loop.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ericshmerick:
I'm going to install this on my US 810 tonight. I have the 64gig model - am I safe in assuming this German ROM will work fine on the 64gig version?

Edit: worked fine. Running perfectly.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lu99ke:
edit
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] captaincanada84:
Any news on when this will see a release in the US? Every other Samsung device seems to have received the update now while we in the US are still waiting!
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] fetito666:
Well, it has not been released in Argentina either. Life is cruel. :(
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] poeypresents:
There's permissive kernels in the Android dev thread
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] tblclth:
Hi,

i've got a new Tab S2 with 5.02 currently installed. I'd like to root it and install TWRP. Should I apply the OTA Update to 6.01 or root it first and then install 6.01 from TWRP?

Sorry for the noob question ;) Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] wvufankevin1991:
has anyone tried the new zealand/australia/chile variants of T810XXU2CPD9 that can confirm whether or not the upper 5.0GHz channels (149 and higher) are usable?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lewmur:
I just installed the Ausie version and ran a wifi analyzer. I'm seeing one weak signal in the upper band. Later today I'm going to check it out at my local pub, the location I need to work. I'll post the results in about 4-5 hours.

Edit: Ausie 5g wifi is working!!!
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] wvufankevin1991:
channel 149 confirmed working on the aussie variant; haven't tried the higher channels as it requires a router restart on my part and i'm far too lazy for that :D
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] undertaker2k14:
I'd recommend the New Zealand variant over the Aus one since NZ has almost the same channels as US: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels. AUS has a few missing. Confirmed upper channels are all working with the NZ one.

At this point I wish they just release N in the US directly but that is never gonna happen, we may never even see N for the T-810 model since the SD652 based T-813 has now superseded this (would like to see a review comparing the two in terms of performance and battery life since amazon had a few in stock earlier this week).

The NZ file is T810XXU2CPD9_T810XNZ2CPD5.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] donalgodon:
Does the New Zealand variant ROM have the settings for controlling the capacitive button LED backlight timeout? It was missing from the Germany ROM.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] undertaker2k14:
No, I personally always leave it on since I use the tab at night in dim lighting a lot.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] donalgodon:
I guess maybe they are planning to remove this setting option. I don't use the the LED backlight myself, but I can see why some might.

Like always, updates from stock remove features that stock ROMs had. The same has been true of EVERY Samsung device I've ever updated.

I never really understood this approach.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] undertaker2k14:
My first samsung device in 4 years after my Infuse 4G put me off Samsung for a while. Have been reasonably pleased with the S2, much better than the Nexus 9 in everything but the speakers and has the best wifi of any tablet out there (the Pixel C's wifi is totally borked). In fact , there is no other option out there right now as far as Android tabs go. Just wished they had upgraded the 2016 one to dual side speakers and a SD 820/4GB chipset not just a side grade (if that) to SD652.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] gabrymr:
Exactly, battery, screen, everything, it's the best there is right now. I actually picked up a second one for my mother, not the "Value Edition" xD, but the T810, can't wait for MM ota, still refuse to flash different region for some reason...
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mario..64:
Does flashing firmware via Odin maintain settings and data or does it wipe the tablet?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] iteam:
As long as you don't wipe your data it will remain.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] IngoPan:
is there a chance to do a full backup with twrp, means all my pics, downloads, etc.?

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] starvenmarven:
Where do you get the New Zealand image from?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] lewmur:
The first one in this list. It says "unknown" but it it the one.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ilatimer1:
So I just loaded up the New Zealand MM build from Sammobile and I am not sure what I am missing from a US build. It installed in English and everything looks great.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] starvenmarven:
did you just put it in the ap slot in odin and flash over 5.1? i keep getting a failed?

EDIT: NVM stupid me forgot to check usb debug lol
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] iteam:
What would be a better choice of rom to flash at the moment? I am running the German 6.0.1. I know there is some stuff missing like the store etc for the US 810. There are many more available now like Chile, Australia, new Zealand, Panama and Argentina... No Cellular south yet for some reason.. I was thinking Panama.. any thoughts from my peers?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] frnkly:
can this be flashed on 710 model as they are identical models mine just 8.0 screen size.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] undertaker2k14:
There is a 710 6.0.1 uk rom that will work, while technically the 810 rom should work on the 710, since the device ids are different odin will not allow one to be flashed on tbe other.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] joniyboiy:
Working Perfectly!

I did a dirty flash on my Tab S2 9.7" T810 that was previously rooted running OptimalRom for Android 5.1.1. Marshmallow hasn't been released yet here in the U.S. so I flashed the German version without wiping my device and everything is working perfectly. I didn't lose any of my settings, apps, or data, and now I'm running 6.0.1 with the April security patch. I followed the exact steps given on SamMobile and it worked as described. Highly recommend.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] barfingmonkey:
I just did too, it's noticeably faster. Stock.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] LEXX911:
I just bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 T810 and installed the NZ rom and it's running great so far. Install TWRP with ODIN and backup my original rom and install the NZ rom with ODIN and reinstall TWRP back on it and rooted it in TWRP recovery. ODIN just makes everything so damn easy. Did not need to install the Samsung USB drivers on Windows 10. The only thing I see missing is "Eastern Standard TIme" but I just use "New York" and that pretty much turn it to "Eastern Daylight Time".
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ilatimer1:
I loaded up the NZ version as well and its like a new tablet. Very smooth and battery life is much better.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] modus81:
If I install the NZ version, would I be able to install the U.S. version when Samsung releases it?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] iteam:
a

Yes of course
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] modus81:
Thanks. Would it be just using Odin to flash over the NZ firmware? Or would I have to do a factory data reset to get it back to the U.S. Version?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] iteam:
Flash over it in Odin. . called a dirty flash lol
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] crowe840:
Hey I noticed on Sam mobile that there are several marshmallow ROMs, is the German one the best ? And does flashing via odin trip Knox?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] rile1564:
As long as is the stock image it shouldn't, since it's a stock Samsung firmware.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ComputerNmyPocket:
I cannot get root. I odin'd the Austrailian version, only because it was the only one I could find a fast mirror for. Then odin'd TWRP 3.02-1 (latest). Then flashed latest Supersu by Chainfire. But still no root. ES File explorer can't get root, and most importantly Multi Window Manager for Xposed can't get root.

Anybody else have this problem? Maybe I need to odin the German version, but then I'll lose 5Ghz wifi.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] westernmg:
Maybe you could try it with the permissive kernel?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66752584

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[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ComputerNmyPocket:
Thanks... I'll give that a try. I repeated the whole procedure on the 6.01 AUS version last night. Found the same thing ES File Explorer couldn't get root and MW Manager couldn't get root. But then I found that Wanam Exposed got root and worked, it allows adding all apps to multi window and popup view. So that's working for me now.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] ivanox1972:
I have Hong Kong or Taiwan T810ZSU1 rom 5.0.2., no update ever. Can I freely do on any 6.0.1 rom (XXU)?

thanks
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] kendoka15:
I just installed NZ version, it seems noticeably faster as others have noticed. Very nice :D

Ram management seems better too as with my GS6
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] rile1564:
US (Cellar South? ) just got it this morning! Along with the Tab A, for those that might also have that, as I do.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] GeorgeP:
My US wifi S2 also got Marshmallow this morning.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] captaincanada84:
Oh thank god. Took them long enough to start pushing it to the US tablets. I'll have to check mine when I get home from work tonight
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] AndrewSE:
Canadians as well :)

Finally !
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] rtwright68:
Just checked my Wifi SM-T810, downloading now! Nice!
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] thecactusman:
6.0.1 in Chicago

Just got 6.0.1 OTA update on my SM-T810 Tab S2 wifi-only 9.7" 64gb today, near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Download was about a gig. Will report any issues as they arise.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] RedBullet:
Hmmm... I checked this AM and nothing yet... Anyone know if there is a download site? I don't see it on sammobile yet
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Skater4599:
I just ODIN'd the NZ version on my US WiFi tab s2 last night. Will it detect the US version and download the OTA or am I going to have to wait for an ODIN firmware is uploaded to sammobile in order to see it properly?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Itchiee:
Any of those who received the US version can list what build number it is please? I'm hoping it's the newer May 16th kernel build....

---------- Post added at 06:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 PM ----------

Either install older US version and update.

Or wait until the image gets posted soon.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mfr213:
The version that I downloaded today is US WiFi version 6.01 with kernel 3.10.9-7767647 Apr 25 19:57
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] RedBullet:
Where did you download it? I am looking for it... Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mfr213:
It was an OTA download.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] jpinoy:
Mines rooted/etc... so it gives me a warning and doesn't allow for me to check for an update.. might revert back and see if it will pull an update..
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Skater4599:
I've been looking for the firmware download link for the new US version also. I can't even find the older 5.1.1 odin flashable file for US on sammobile. Is there other places anyone knows of for firmware files?

EDIT: Can any US version confirm this is the correct firmware for official firmware? https://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy Tab S2/O216/XAR/T810XXU2CPD9/T810XAR2CPE1/
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] jpinoy:
That looks to be the US version...

Looking at that link, it looks like that is it. According to 'mfr213', he stated the kernel version and release date, which when looking at the link you posted, it matches the date and kernel(changelist, last #s anyways). :) I'm still at work, so can't try it yet...
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Skater4599:
I flashed it with Odin, kernel matches up. Took forever to dl but it's real US version :)
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] disturbd1:
So can we (US) flash and still maintain root?
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] mattbeau:
You could also out your tablet in download mode, connect to Kies and do an initializion to return to stock. It will restore to factory with marshmallow. That's what I did
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] DTRESONATE:
I just dirty flashed from NZ with the file above XX and its working. I did lose root.

Anyone have evidence that factory rest is better than just flashing over to Update? Specifically speed differences is the focus.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] steve zodiac:
Still waiting for UK OTA, Samsung you are a shower of sh1te
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] tizler:
German version vs USA version

So I have a rooted German MM version. On my previous rooted stock rooted rom with lollipop, I could not get my tablet to connect with my LG smart TV via smart view. It would say there was some kind of software error. I think I remember reading somewhere that the tab s2 will only screenshare with 2015 smart tvs or later. My TV I think was made in 2014 or 13... This German version however, has this feature working now, and I wonder if the US version of MM will still work if I switch over.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] kikojesus1004:
UAE stuck at 5.0.2 so sad.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] maxal:
Me to BTU firmware
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] Tabpro8.4:
Got the OTA a few days ago in Canada.

Was disappointed that security patch is only April.

Has anyone else had problems with wifi on 5ghz. It is usually fine until it is awoken after sleep and then I have to go to settings to reconnect.
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] chodaboy19:
USA ver: https://mega.nz/#!Wg8nCBaY!GKQc5rzd5wojB_OumpzSP5ql7goANQQwOkZsQXcT4Z4
[Galaxy Tab S2 General] nolook:
im running the canadian MM and can confirm no problems with 5 ghz wifi. im able to use the bands that were not supported when running the UK MM aswell. other than that i cant tell any difference between the canada one and UK.