[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] sirscrubsalot:
clarifications for 1st time samsung device user (model = SM-T580)

Hi luattic, thanks so much for putting all the hard work, detailed instructions in post #1 and personal time to help us for this project! Your package really carries all the essentials and kind of you to include the extra bloat/apps links if people wanted it! :)

It's been years since I've dealt with anything outside rooting motorola/nexus-google devices and going to buy my 1st samsung device (Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" this week- sm-T580 16gb wifi, U.S , full model = SM-T580NZKAXAR with exynos 7870). I am only using the device for media playback + document reading + OTG for external hdd's on powered USB hub. (I don't need android pay or safetynet bypass unless magisk takes care of that).

Since this will be a fresh installation on a new device with your guide... do you have any suggestion of things I should keep in mind before I begin to twrp, install DeOdexed/Debloated ROM Nougat 7.0 package and finally magisk v14.0? I wanted to also install after your main guide, the official xposed Rovo89 package + fdroid + systemless Adaway + greenify. I have nothing to backup! :) I suppose I don't even need to enter my google account, 1st setup, upgrade to nougat in the regular way and just go straight with your instructions right? Maybe OEM unlocking enable only? (see question 2b)

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This is my initial understanding from a general preparation planning overview of your post #1, when you have time, please let me know of any corrections or input (thank you!):

1. I will buy a new 64gb samsung microsd card - do I need to format it in windows (my laptop OS) to a specific filesystem or keep as default? (e.g. FAT32, exFAT, ntfs)

2a. Extremely v2.0 SM-T580 - can this be copied onto the external microSD card or best to put to copy to internal tablet storage? I saw a lot of post comments on encryption

2b. OEM unlocking necessary? After enabling Developer Mode Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking = I've done this before on other devices to avoid FRP problems, not sure if needed since starting from scratch.

3a. copy your twrp zip link to external SD card, + download & install odin, samsung drivers to windows laptop

3b. Then boot to twrp + follow your guide for "Prerequisites / First time installation of TWRP + How to installing TWRP link from jcadduono.

4. Then install your Extremely v2.0 SM-T580 + then for systemless root (I use to use superSU): Installing MAGISK v14.x guide links from post #1 right?

I'm a bit unsure right now without seeing the encryption issue steps to avoid and prepare, but I think I will be formatting/wiping in TWRP before installing Exmely? I don't have a need for KNOX, android pay or any finance stuff

5. Then I wanted to see if I can install Rovo89's official xposed for nougat (xposed XDA forum for youtube adaway) + fdroid + greenify (xposed) + systemless Adaway (there is an XDA guide for this I've used before for superSU devices, have to check on Magisk steps for this if it's different) = should be ok?

6. After that, I can then follow the regular google account setup? From what I remember on 1st android runs, we can keep skipping these steps... I can also have wifi disabled during the process)

7. Any problems with OTG-powered usb 2.0 hub + hdd's? On my nexus devices, I can connect multiple 2-4TB external 2.0 hdd's with a powered USB hub. I usually used stickmount root app for this.

8. In the future for Nougat security patches, we'll then just be patient and manually follow your updates & make backups when you have time and everything is good with your health and personal life :)

Thanks a lot for the time, help and direction luattic! This was mainly for clarification and preparation planning before I do anything for the 1st timer with Samsung devices and I'll follow the more specific steps outlined in your post #1 and links - hopefully this post will help other newcomers if they are starting from a fresh and untouched device. :)