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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BigZ1:
Well I tried the SM-T550 and at least Odin was able to load it (at least once). When I tried to boot into recovery, I get the blue background with the Android bot and a message saying installing system update, after a while, the bot falls over and an exclamation point shows. After a while longer, I get the stock recovery and my usual error messages (see previous post) about a missing file. I then tried the SM-T555 tar file and it never finishes loading, but dies a slow death. Now, I can't get Odin to successfully reload the SM-T550 tar file.

Any suggestions???
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BigZ1:
Thank you so much. I used the app and I don't have a BOE panel. I found the twrp file on the link you provided. I will try it tomorrow and see how that goes. Also, I'll try to get the nougat file from sammobile. I registered with sammobile and am awaiting account activation email (their server must be slow). I am now hopeful something will start working.

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BigZ1:
Looks like you have to be a premium member of sammobile to get sm-t350 stock roms. Do you know of another website that doesn't charge?

I'm trying to install TWRP_3.5.2_9_SM-T350_20210726_Unofficial.tar right now and it's not looking good for the home team. It's been downloading recovery for about 20 minutes with no progress on a 14M recovery image.

I also downloaded TWRP_3.5.2_9_SM-T350_20210726_Unofficial.img and I was wondering if there is a way to install that file (.img) from Odin or some other flash utility?

I'll give Odin a few more minutes to see if it's going to show any signs of progress. Otherwise I'll shut down for the evening and try again in the morning.

Thanks so much fo helping me. I really do appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BigZ1:
Thank you again lpedia. I have found and loaded Nougat stock rom, Loaded TWRP, and have rooted my system using chain fire. I would have never located that TWRP if it hadn't been for your help.

So, if you would answer two questions, it would be much appreciated.

1. The whole reason I am using this sm-t350 is that I want to get some experience loading custom firmware on Samsung. Can you recommend a custom ROM that doesn't need GAAPS. and also recommend a custom ROM that I can get a GAAPS and load it as well?

2. I have a recovery.img file for the SM-T350. Because Odin doesn't appear to work with anything besides .tar files, how would one go about loading only that recovery.img file? I don't want to have to reload the entire Nougat firmware.

Once again, thank you Sir or Madam. Without your help, I'd still be frustrated and floundering.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] lpedia:
It depends on what you mean by 'needing' gapps. If you want to use apps that really do only work if Google's GMS services are present, you will need either stock Android or a custom ROM with a gapps package / MicroG.

LineageOS ("LOS") doesn't come with gapps and doesn't

need

GMS in any way. The @retiredtab thread I pointed you to is for an unofficial LineageOS 18.1 for the T350 (and I can confirm that it works well; I have two of these devices).

There are various other custom OSs - you'll find more about those on XDA - but I don't have personal experience of any of the others or know which of them has ROMs for the T350.

You can get open-source apps from sources such as F-Droid https://f-droid.org and various XDA development threads; you can even get all genuine Play Store apps via Aurora Store (and you can download the Aurora Store app via F-Droid). So you could experiment to see which of your favourite apps from Play Store will actually work without GMS. I know of at least some apps from Play Store that do work without gapps, including Microsoft Launcher, Nova Launcher, MS Edge browser, Cx File Explorer, and DevCheck.

Odin expects tar files, so all you should need to do is 'tar' the recovery.img file with an archive tool such as 7-Zip. [Of course, when you install this you'll be over-writing TWRP with whatever the recovery.img is. ]

Note that you can also flash a recovery image (as a .img file) via TWRP itself. In the Install section, select "Image", and make sure to select Recovery as the target.

You're welcome! Enjoy your experimenting!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] lpedia:
I recommend retiredtab's LineageOS 18.1, and you can use it either with or without gapps. This ROM is being actively maintained and gets monthly updates with the latest Android security patches.

Without gapps, install F-Droid and Aurora Store to get any apps you need.

With gapps, I'd recommend BiTGapps. See the thread https://xdaforums.com/t/custom-gapps-bitgapps-for-android.4012165/ and make sure to get the ARM package for Android 11 (also known as "R"). BiTGapps provides a range of packages, starting with a basic one that installs only the Google GMS services and Play Store, right through to one that installs every single app that would come with stock (non-vendor-specific) Android, and addons that can selectively install particular Google apps.

The basic package will obviously use less storage space, and won't add a lot of apps that'd chew up the T350's minimal system resources.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BigZ1:
Thanks to all for your answers/suggestions. You guys are a wealth of knowledge.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ferrao_malchom:
Hi,

Just need some help to find the right file 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 as a lot of recoveries are for nougat.

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

Already rooted with supersu.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] aguy46:
works good on p355.. thank u.. but I still looking for custorm rom for this devices
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] thisguy12win:
Custom ROMs can be found in the forums. All you have to do is research your specific device, model, version, and android version and you'll be able to find a match. Then just follow the instructions from that forum.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] thisguy12win:
@ashyx

Dude I don't kniw who you are, but you're cool😎
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Biggie23:
I tried flashing: twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t555.tar and twrp_2.8.7.1 for the T555 but the touchscreen isnt properly working. I click on the top right corner and it clicks somewhere at the bottom etc.

twrp_3.3.1-0_gt510lte.img just show a black screen after a brief flash of the twrp boot logo.

I have android 7.1.

What recovery should I use then?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Z00nkor:
What's the lastest working TWRP recovery for the SM-T555?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Jonae:
thanks, this fixes the touch issue!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Hunk1350:
Hi, does someone has de TWRP for SM-P355M running android 7.1.1???
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Pvenables89:
samsung tab a6 SM-T555 needs TWRP 3.1.0 as all other versions have touch issues or won't reload. I lost os being dumb so going through everyone's advice thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Makub_bett:
hola necesito el twrp para Samsung Galaxy Tab sm p350 v.6.0.1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] susukontolmanis:
Is there twrp for p355 nougat? Can I just flash the t355 to my p355
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
It's normal to get that message.

What are you saying it doesn't boot to the OS?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hcps-kangjj:
[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION]

The OS doesn't boot, like, when you turn on your device, it should go to the Boot Image of your device manufacturer and then the logo of your boot animation, but, instead after I rebooted to Recovery mode from TWRP Manager or GravityBox [MM] or whatever apps that has Reboot to Recovery, after I flash a rom or file, it starts to reboot to recovery again and again. And when I turn off my device by Reboot>Power Off, then it turns off. BUT, when I plug my device into the charger, then it turns on and it is supposed to show the battery logo, but it shows Set Warranty Bit: Kernel then it goes back to recovery mode.

Please Fix!!!:crying::crying::crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] alsoeast:
So, I don't know there to ask this question. Sorry for my English, by the way.

My Samsung SM- T350 is from US. When it let me change language to Russian. Everything was fine (translation is ok), then in some other country it get an update to 6.0.1 by itself.

After that I tried to root the device. I installed odin, got the sf-autoroot for android 6.0.1 and device sm-t350. After flashing I couldn't get the tablet operational. As I learned from the Internet, in case you get the "kernel is not seandroid enforsing", you have to go to recovery mod and do factory reset. I couldn't do it, because tablet would reboot by itself all the time. I'm holding sound down + power button. It turns off for a milisecond and then is up with logo and that error again. All I could do is to go to the download mod again. So I did.

I tried to install twrp for my device and my version of android. And odin told me that "Pass" and I can reboot now. (on russian forums the solution to root is to install twrp and then from recovery install some root app). After flashing twrp, device booted up normaly. Like nothing happend before. But I got no twrp or root. It's like tablet reinstalls stock recovery before booting it.

What did I do wrong? Hot to root the SM-T350? And in what thread should I ask this question? I'm new here
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Thats exactly what it does. Which is why you need to boot to recovery IMMEDIATELY after flashing twrp.

Do not let it boot to the os or twrp gets wiped.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] alsoeast:
Thanks. It worked. I stuck, because after trying to root with sf-auto root device did't let me go into recovery. It would boot into logo anyway. Pushing power - volume down - home than swithing to power - volume up - home after screen goes off didn't to anything. So I thought that would be the with doing the same from download mode. I was wrong. I hit power - volume down - home and then switched to power - volume up - home and it booted into twrp.

So, now the device is rooted and recovery is twrp. Thank you.

By the way, Cydia Impactor didn't work for rooting (android 6.0.1). I tryed it before twrp again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Jovaniel18:
[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] Thanks for this build, it worked and now my sm-t350 is rooted with TWRP. i had a question concerning Xposed, ive tried installing the xposed apk and flashing the framework for 6.0.1 with TWRP but after i do it just gets stuck in samsung logo after boot :confused: any insight?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
You need the Wanam build of Xposed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] kaipro:
How about twrp for SM-P355 marshmallow?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
How about twrp for SM-P355 marshmallow?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Sorry guys I'm slacking a bit on this. I'll get to it but I need one of you available to test the build.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
They are all updated with MM kernels.

Laggy touch was never the issue, so not sure why you are experiencing this?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Misterxcs:
Hi thanx for all your efforts here !!

i have a galaxy Tab A SM-T 550 and in have now successfully flashed twrp and then supersu from twrp. the only tricky thing is that after flashing twrp i cannot directly boot into twrp and the device turns off

After this it worked to boot into recovery and then flashing supersu. But the reboot button in twrp does not work correctly because the device is turning off. but thats not a big problem at the moment. after hitting the power on button the device is booting normally and root access is also ok

Root checker says not : Device is rooted

Super User: SU NOT FOUND (because i do not have the pro version ?

Busy Boy is also installed.

the only question i have now is maybe someone could explain me what is the meaning of "set warranty bit: recovery" everytime i reboot the device ??

is there any way to turn this message off and also maybe fix the twrp reboot ??
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] TechGuyAnthony:
The 3.0.2-1 twrp tar img for the T350 may be defective. I don't know if its just my luck but the recovery sometimes bootloops itself (Clicking System boots to recovery...) I've had to redo my whole tablet with Samsung Kies3 because of this issue.

Note: Plugging in a charger boots recovery -_-
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] @BB:
+1 Yeah, I was wondering that too ... annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] bobfrantic:
Had same problem with the boot loop. Didn't have the charger thing tough. Reinstalling the recovery didn't help so went back to the prior realease. And the cursor thing is annoying too

Sent from my S4 via the NSA wi-fi
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
I am willing to test. Have a SM-P355 running Android 5.0.2 at the moment, but would like to give MarshMallow a try. But only if I have a recovery available for testing.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
i can test for sm-p350
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
Me too, please
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
hey for root sm-p350 on android 6.0.1 use twrp mm for sm-t350 works!!! tested on mine....

dont flash anyting not be supersu... it breaks install and boot loop on recovery....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
I tried, Odin says TWRP installation was successful, however when trying to enter the default recovery still appears, so I think it is not actually installed TWRP.

Should I flash TWRP first and then SuperSU?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
use this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424953305 flash first later supersu
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
This is the file that tried to install, using the slot AP in Odin 3.10.6 :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Maybe a little bit of observation might not go amiss. [emoji6]

Instructions:

Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.

Uncheck Auto reboot.

Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.

After flashing immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.

As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.

You should now see TWRP recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
man why if i flash anyting like xposed, or backup or anything... twrp boot loops and the only way back tu run is full flash room in odin....

twrp only works for flash supersu...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
I understand. The problem is that now enters a screen "no command" and then enter the normal Recovery Android, so I do not know how to operate with Odin now.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Vladivid:
I have the same... :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Because you're using the wrong xposed version.

You need the Wanam version of xposed or magisk.

That's because you still have the stock recovery. Reinstall twrp via odin and follow the correct procedure.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
Its no te wrong xposed, Its te recoger y... somthing is bad
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
Currently I managed to install TWRP and SuperSU, however, when reviewing the status of the root, said that the tablet is not rooted :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Use supersu v2.78 sr1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] PleasureFlamer:
It works! Thank you! :laugh::victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
Now flash xposed qnd thell me if boot loops on recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] tyma1026:
I want to say thank you for all of your hard work. I do appreciate the fruits of your labor.

With that said, I have a question. When I install TWRP with odin, what changes on my tablet?

Does this only install the recovery and there are no changes to the operating system?

Are there any parameter changes or operating system changes at all?

What exactly does SuperSu change when it is installed?

Sorry for all of the questions but using recoveries is something that is new to me.

Thank you ahead of time for all of your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] frosty400:
It should only change recovery. It shouldn't affect anything else.

Generally speaking it just changes file permissions to grant root access.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] saba7o0o:
it was clear for me on p555 to install TWRP and root it on 6.01

thank u :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
Maybe I can try the same on SM-P355 by using the SM-T355 TWRP.

Anything special you did or just flashed it with Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
no.. use odin and try... make a tar file for you original recovery and download full odin rom for backup or restore purpose
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
TWRP 3.0.2 for SM-P355 (temporary solution to use SM-T355 version)

[MENTION=837237]estanenmi[/MENTION], it worked the same way as on your tablet. Could flash TWRP for SM-T355 on my SM-P355, a Marshmallow ROM and root it with SU V2.78 (SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip).

However after that I have the same problems, that whatever I try to install with TWRP ends up in a reboot-into-recovery-loop :eek:

[MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION]: Any chance you find time to work on the Marshmallow compatible TWRP's for the SM-P3xx tablets???
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Do not use third party utilities to boot to recovery. Use only the 3 button combo.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
The problem is not third party utilities to boot to recovery.

After installing Marshmallow ROM I flash TWRP 3.0.2 from SM-T355 on my SM-P355. Then I can root with SuperSU 2.78 (SR4).

After that tablet boots fine to Android and I can boot to recovery or to Android without any problems as often as I want.

Reboot-to-recovery-loop only occurs if I flash anything else (e.g. a customized ROM). Then reboot to system always returns to recovery instead of booting. Power-off/on cycle as well ends up with booting into recovery. Android does not boot anymore.

Might be related to the fact that the TWRP for SM-T355 is not 100% compatible with the SM-P355.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
I really need to do some research into this, but it's difficult as I don't have a device with this issue even though it's common an Samsung devices running mm and the latest twrp version.

However I have filed it as a bug several times and spoke personally to the developers who simply won't acknowledge the bug in TWRP.

The more people that file this as a bug report the more likely it is to get fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
I thought it is related to the fact that I flashed the TWRP 3.0.2 for SM-T355 on the SM-P355

Where can I report this bug of TWRP (if it is not related to the different tablet version)?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/issues
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] estanenmi:
Download full stock rom... Extract snd backup stock recovery and made tar.. Here in xda have a good app to do it...

Flash anything u want on twrp... When bootloops just flash stock recovery and u be fine...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
Ok, will try that. Thanks for the tip.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] BeeGee_Tokyo:
Worked quite well the way you explained. However it is exhausting to go through Odin and flashing TWRP everytime I try something, because after EACH flashing the bootloop into Recovery happened.

After one day on Marshmallow, I decided to go back to good old Lollipop. Too many restrictions on Marshmallow for the SDcard and application rights and it seems that many of the apps I use are not yet ready for MM.

Enjoying now my tablet again with my debloated/deknoxed/rooted Samsung Lollipop ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] RichDem:
Hi There,

Just picked up a Tab A 8 inch on sale. Is there anyway of rooting this tablet without tripping Knox ?

Regards

Richard
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] glockman4519:
I am not aware of any. Back in the early Knox days you had a much better chance at it but I just got my tablet yesterday and with the searching that I did was not fruitful at all..lol.. I just said the hell with it and took the plunge. I used this recovery with Odin, which was painless and then flashed SuperSu v2.78 and viola... If you happen to use the kernel that is also on this forum for our tablet you will have to re-flash the SuperSu zip again right after because you will lose root again. Also, do not let TWRP root your device if you are on MM, which if you got it recently, you are.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] RichDem:
Thanks for the quick reply,

Yes I am on MM, if came with that out of the box. The root process is basically identical as my Note 5. I'm also not really worried about the warranty either. The only reason I may hold off just for the time being is that I was also considering the Tab S2 8 inch which is over double the price. I got mine on sale for $189 CDN and want to see what is like. I know the specs are quite a bit lower than the Tab S2 but this weekend I'll load up KODI and take it for a spin lol.

I certainly like the form factor of these devices, may even have to sell my iPad Air 2 now I've crossed over from the dark side :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] StreekG:
Hi everyone,

I am in desperate need of some help with my Tab A SM-T355Y.

I am new to rooting with android.

I've gone through tutorials and every piece of info I can find, now I feel like i'm going around in circles. Running marshmallow

-I activated USB debugging

-Downloaded Odin, downloaded CF Auto Root.

I got into odin mode and flashed the .tar file, bricked the tablet yesterday and had the SEANDROID error .

This morning I recovered the tablet and reverted back to Lollipop and did the same thing, bricked the tablet.

Recovered again this afternoon and back to Marshmallow, I was told I had to unlock the bootloader, however no luck with this, I tried superboot and it didn't work at all, the cmd commands came up dry. I think now there is no locked bootloader on this model.

My last resort was coming here. I saw the TWRP thread for Tab A. Now i'm just confused, every instruction says to load up the TAR file included into odin, but all I get are IMG files.

Can anyone please help me, I need to delete some locked APNs which are killing my wifi connections at home with the tablet, so rooting the tablet would help a lot.

I think I need to start from scratch. What files and process should I follow to root this tablet?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] ashyx:
Why are you extracting the tar file? Just leave it as it is.