[Galaxy Tab S General] KainanMaki:
Root SM-T707A on Lollipop with SuperSu - Xposed & Debloated - Part III

Where are we right now?

* Part I: Flash Stock Lollipop 5.0.2.

* Part II: Gain Root access for Lollipop with SuperSU.

* Part III: Flash Xposed Framework thru Flashfire. <---- YOU ARE HERE!

* Part IV: Debloat the tablet from both AT&T and most of Samsung stuff.

* Part V: Improve usability and aspect with Xposed Modules.

Part III: Flash Xposed Framework thru Flashfire

Disclaimer: I'm NOT, I repeat: I'm NOT responsible for any use you give this guide.

Prerequisites:

* In order to install Xposed framework, you MUST have your tablet Rooted with SuperSU as your superuser-giving app. If you followed the first 2 parts of this guide, you are ready! If not, go back to our first guide.

For starters, download these two files:

* Xposed Framework by dkcldark

* Xposed Installer APK

Copy both to the root of your external microsd.

Installing Flashfire

Now, head over to the Play Store, search and install "[root] FlashFire".

Open the app, the superuser request shows up so grant it root access.

After accepting the Disclaimer, you are ready to use the app.

Flashfire works almost like a custom recovery, giving most of the options you could get on TWRP or CWM and even more. Since the bootloader for the T707A is locked, Flashfire is our ticket to flash zip files to our System.

Press the "+" located on the lower right corner.

Choose Flash ZIP or OTA.

Tap "Internal Storage" and select "External SD card"

Now look for the "Xposed v85.0 LP by dkcldar.zip" and select it.

Don't modify any of the options and just tap the check mark.

Tap the big "FLASH" button to start the process and hit OK.

Wait for Flashfire to perform its magic, it should not take more than a minute. Your tablet will reboot in the process.

This boot is going to take A WHILE. The ATT logo will stay there more than than usual and after that, at least 206 apps are going to be optimized. So go and grab a drink or a coffee and relax.

Installing the Xposed Installer

We are back to our desktop, but the now Xposed Framework is ready.

What's left is to set up the Xposed Installer.

To do that, tap the folder icon on your bottom left corner of your desktop. Once inside sammy's file manager, select "SD Card" and look for the Xposed Installer.apk you copied before. Tap it and install the app.

Open it. Choose the first option "Framework".

If everything went well, you'll read:

"Xposed framework version 85.0 (by dkcldark)...is active".

If you have never used Xposed before, go back to the main menu and go to "Download". There you'll find all the apps and system modifications to enhance our tablet.

Important information while using Xposed

Using Xposed doesn't come risk free. You have to know that playing around with modules and apps puts you on the risk of soft-bricking the tablet. Since we can't use a custom recovery, coming back from a soft-brick is time consuming because you'll be forced to flash KitKat and the ota updates for Lollipop again, root with kingroot and switching it to SuperSu, flashing Xposed again.

But fear not my friend. I have tried over 20 modules, even conflicting ones. And so far, there wasn' t a single softbrick. While it's not exactly a guarantee, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with stability so far. Remember that modules thought for brands other than Samsung probably won't work (unless there's some common backgrounds). And even some modules for Samsung might not work as advertised.

Now I invite you to go to part 4 (in construction) of this guide if you're interested in debloating the tablet.

Or you can go to part 5 (in construction) where I discuss some interesting Xposed Modules and Apps that do work for the T707A tablet.

Special Thanks

* [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] - For the fantastic FlashFire app as well as SuperSU.

* [MENTION=4419114]rovo89[/MENTION] - For creating Xposed. A game changer.

* [MENTION=4419114]dlckclark[/MENTION] - For the modified version of Xposed for Samsung 5.0.X on Lollipop.

* [MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] - For helping over PM and explaining in other threads how to get Xposed to work in Samsung tablets.