yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pankozin:
Regardless, it totally freezes, only reboot helps. It's not a Roms fault, at least not 100% it's fault. Coz this twrp is freezing even on creating backup (but eventually it's created very slow at the end of the day)

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I'm on stock atm, but have high hopes on this ROM when it'll be fixed, coz fighting verity wiping all every update - sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
OK, thanks,.

Having flashed the WiFi version numerous times, if it gets to that stage, booting up will still work, afterwards magisk has always been completed for me, xposed may need to be manually finished by the app.

Working on a major debloat at the moment, which should help.

My tester kainanmaki is away at the moment, but once I get the WiFi one going I'll pass the T825 version on to him for testing.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] KainanMaki:
I'm back from Russia (sadly...).

And ready to go!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] HippoMan:
Working with the SM-T825C?

Does anyone know whether this ROM will work with the SM-T825C? That's the Chinese/Hong-Kong version which uses a GSM-based SIM card.

I already read through this thread, and forgive me if I overlooked any discussion of the SM-T825C.

Thank you in advance.

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[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pankozin:
Thanks for your work
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
The rom as, is will not, as it will detect the difference in the device Id and refuse to flash whilst in TWRP, that's a safety measure.

Check to see if there is a rooting process available for the T825c first, I know it was produced for the Chinese mainland and had a few differences, possibly security related.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Welcome back, we're you playing or watching?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
You welcome ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] HippoMan:
Thank you very much.

I have already rooted my SM-825C and installed TWRP, and it's running fine under this configuration.

But from what you wrote, I guess that this still isn't sufficient to get this ROM running on the device.

I understand.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] KainanMaki:
Thanks!! Just watching...

I wonder if there's a single professional player in XDA.

Developing roms between matches, debugging mods on the plane...who knows?

In any case, I tried the rom but I'm having the same problem.

While flashing Magisk (if I remember well) it gets stuck.

Moments later it resumes but screen gets black and you're forced to power off.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Yeah, similar with the T-820 but not on each flash, sometimes it proceeds and finishes, I think its just too big. I've just uploaded a debloated T820 with 450mb removed, using mainly your suggestions, and pulled the xposed installation out to be done after boot that seems to load much better. Was a bit time consuming had to do it manually as I kept getting various errors and rebuilding it. I'll make the same mods to the T825 next and get you to try it first.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Good to hear, I know earlier on rooting them had been an issue
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pankozin:
Still stucks on creating magisk image :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Hard to understand why this is happening, if you reboot has it completed the flash, first reboot is likely to return to recovery so it will take 2 reboots to get to system.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
the other version- BRE3 which you created is not getting struck at installing Magisk screen , its going till installing busybox screen.. hope this helps.. i thought i already mentioned it to u, if i didnt im really sorry
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
It seems what ever is last, I dropped Busybox found then it did it out with magisk. Mostly I'm finding no problem with the debloat version, dirty or wiped flashing. I wonder if there is some form of memory /storage limit in TWRP that gets full? unpacked the rom is over 4gb!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
Eagerly waiting for the debloated version :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Peeps1513:
Found this from a couple of years ago, not sure if still relevant: Zips larger than 2GB are flashable with TWRP 3.0.0-0 but you will also have to update your updater-binary as the binary inside the zip also has to be able to handle zips larger than 2GB. The max size now will vary somewhat depending on the device. The theoretical limit is now 4GB but in practice it will probably be more like 2.8GB.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Sounds like it may be related to that
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Debloated version being tested at the moment, should be available within a day or so
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
Hope it's ready :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Out for testing at the moment with KainanMaki, to make sure it's a reasonable release
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
Thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Debloated rom is up. Had to do a manual build,?, there must be a flaw in my automated build, I'll try and chase that down.

I'll try and get some details up tomorrow.

Make sure you let me know it works.

Be prepared for slow install, around 450mb removed

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528055090
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
TWRP install got struck at "busybox installer script "

booted up perfectly ..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Thanks I'm hoping further debloating will remove this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
I noticed that if I freeze chrome, most of the Google apps won't work.. Gmail will FC, Calendar will FC etc..

Im not able to sign in to my Google account after I freeze Chrome..

Is it supposed to be like that if I freeze chrome?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
If you wiped before flashing, chrome is required during the initial account setup, the reason I left it in. Is that possibly the reason. If so unfreeze it sign in then freeze it. I've just frozen it on my tab s3 with no issues.

I found during testing, with a dirty flash it wasn't required, but with a clean flash the initial Google account setup would force close if it wasn't there and not if it was there.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
Oh okay, now I understand.. Thank you very much for your reply :)

I prefer Bromite over chrome like most users over here, that's why I keep froze chrome..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Yes, I use Firefox, it's one of the problems of debloating, people have different preferences, I don't use chrome, it's still on my tab though, others may swear by it, or require it for something it does. Not heard of bromite though I'll check it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-bromite-chromium-plus-adblocking-t3687258
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpil:
I have a t825 under Oreo with no root ( Obviously encrypted). I want to install the deploated ROM. In th OP it is mentioned: "If you have previous encryption you will need to format data,.... BACK IT ALL UP... ".

How can I back it all up? I have lots of software installed and I would like to avoid re-installing it.

Second question. Since I have Oreo installed, I download TWRP and your ROM and then Install TWRP via ODIN. Following that, I have to wipe everything out and flash your ROM with TWRP, right? What about dm-verity? is it taken care of automatically?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
1. Your internal storage needs to be backed up, if you have an external sd card you can just copy the files to that.

Alternatively you could copy it to a computer /laptop via USB.

App backups are another issue, play store apps should be backed up with data through Google, it will ask for permission during setup to backup and restore apps as necessary. You may not want it to restore everything so generally I go to the play store app and select not to restore automatically, you then get to say yes or no to each on the list in the play app.

Any manually loaded apps would need to be manually reloaded.

2. you mention wiping everything in. Twrp , data needs to be cleared, but you must go to the wipe page, but DON'T select wipe, select FORMAT data, the box on the lower right hand side of the wipe page. It's important to note that simply wiping will leave you with having to go through the process again, many have been caught by that.

Yes dm verity is disabled in the ROM. So it will not force encryption on the tablet.

Hope that's reasonably clear.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpil:
I am installing, but its is stuck at busybox script. Last message: Using architecture: arm64.

What should I do?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Force a reboot by holding, volume down, home and power keys. This will take you to the download start page.

Don't go to download, press volume down to restart.

Expect it to reboot to recovery.

Then select reboot.

The boot, as with all initial boots after rom install will be slow.

As it was installing busybox, busybox install may not have completed but the rest of the install should have been successful.

Let me know how that goes
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpil:
Thank you for your help. Following your directions made my tablet work perfectly. I did something stupid though ( I locked oem) and now I am in bootloop , blocked by frp.

So I guess my only solution is to go back to stock, unless somebody has any other suggestions. The only thing I was trying was to get rid of the yellow kernel warranty warning at the beginning....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Glad the first bit worked, let's see if we can work this out, try getting in to recovery, once there, you could try flashing straight over with the ROM

If that doesn't work, try loading a firmware through odin.

If it boots with either see if you can select the unlock oem switch to unlock.

Otherwise is back to stock and start again.

Good luck
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpil:
cannot initiate recovery. Only download mode. When I use Odin to download something It fails because oem is locked. Is there a proper way to avoid having that yellow warning kernel warranty message at the beginning. Trying to eliminate that caused all my problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
There is a method to remove the message I'll look into that.

From download mode you should be able to get to recovery mode.

1.Do the 3 finger push to commence heading for download mode.

2.When it gives you the option of reboot, press volume down to do that.

This time though be quick and press volume up and home button simultaneously.

This should start it booting to recovery.

If it won't then, the only option is to flash via download mode.

If you can't get to recovery, step one should allow you to get to download mode to flash firmware via odin.

Oem lock should not prevent flashing via odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Did you get your tab sorted?

Further to your enquiry,read this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/help/set-warrenty-bit-kernel-boot-t3812803
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpil:
Well, thanks for your interest. To fix the problem I had to go the hard way.....

I downloaded the srock oreo rom.

Put my tablet in download mode ( everything else was NOT working. Even recovery was not accessible)

Flash the stock rom with ODIN, and then I rooted and flashed xposed the suggested by ashyx way...

Obviously I lost my data again in the process but I learned my lesson, OEM SWITCH MUST ALWAYS REMAIN IN THE ON POSITION. Now everything

works fine, with the usual issues ( Google play-->uncertified and cannot pass safety net test)

Again thanks for your help and interest.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Got to admit I was unaware that reselecting it would cause a problem. I guess someone at Samsung figured if you've already modified they don't want the switch in that position. I rooted my phone a month or so ago, had to wait for a week after initial setup of stock before the oem switch magically appears, then you can switch it, I messed up the process and went back to stock again to restart, found I had to wait another week for the switch to appear again, urgh
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Fravin:
My T825 is currently running stock 8.0 BRE2.

Would be possible to install your Nougat build?

The reason to keep with Nougat is to have the adoptable storage's script installed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Yes but when you are in TWRP, you need to flash the bootloader for the earlier build, oreo brought a new bootloader which is not backwards compatible. Before you do it have you examined using xposed, module, xinternal sd, not sure if it gives you what you're after but worth a look.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Maluvido:
hi rory, is this a bug only in the debloated version? Or the full version has the same bug?

Hope you can fix it! Booted up perfectly though.. maybe remove busybox from the install script?

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
The bug appears to be related to the rom size, the latest flashes I've done on the T820 haven't shown it at all, although some others may have had it occur . Rather than a complete halt, it quite often appears to have slown down, very slow .

I will remove busybox from later installs, the issue actually has no effect on the installation of the rom, if you read the twrp progress you'll see the progress state, it really only becomes a problem waiting for completion of the final scripts , in earlier tests I found what ever I removed it just progressed backwards to the previous script and stalled there instead.

The debloating has helped, KainanMaki is doing some testing on the t825 at the moment and removal of busybox has been discussed.

The best work around at the moment is to observe what stage the flash has completed and as long as the root /magisk has gone, if it stalls, force a reboot then.

This last T825 was a manual build to ensure it was up to the approximate level of the T820,as the auto builds were producing a boot error when tested by KainanMaki
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
[MENTION=2320544]rorymc928[/MENTION] is there any new build coming soon? Not asking for any eta. I'm planning to do a reinstall, that's why..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
KainanMaki is doing some testing for the t825 at the moment mainly for installation issues, any changes from my end will still have to wait on that.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
hanks for the reply :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
[MENTION=2320544]rorymc928[/MENTION] new update T825XXU2BRG3 is available. Will you be able to make a lite version of this Rom? Thanks.

Hope you're having a great weekend :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
I'll have a look in the morning, thanks for the heads up.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jaidev.s:
[MENTION=2320544]rorymc928[/MENTION] Thank you very much :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Check your pm s, re rom
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
New build uploading

3.5 DB4, tested by jaidev.s, thanks to jaidev.s for his speedy help for the testing.

I'm told it loads and runs smoothly, first boot after flash takes a couple of minutes.

Based on the new BRG3 base.

Also updated to magisk 17.1

A few build property changes, busybox removed, return of google TTS to the rom it's absence was effecting other apps.

Let me know how it goes, dirty(no wipe) flash should be fine, wipe only if you need to clean up your tab.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
New link up

SM-T825 BRG3 TWEAKED 3.5 DB4

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903997340
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Techvir:
Thanks for the frequent updates.

Don't know if this has been asked before but would consider adding an aroma installer with apps removed as an option for users to install the needed ones during flashing the rom?

Secondly is it possible to add reboot menu items to the power menu?

Thanks once again for your hard work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
May be easier to replace the apps through aroma, fairly big list removed, that means we need to work out what are the most commonly desired apps, not all of them . It may be possible to just download the few you want, after boot, or even titanium backup restore of previous important ones . One person's treasure is another's bloat, if you get what I mean.

I'll definitely look into it, there has been a bit of a holdup auto building the ROMs this is the first auto built for a while, I've had to manual build, due to other issues which seem to have sorted with upstream updates and some tinkering . Now that that's back I can look at more options.

RE. Reboot.... some of the xposed modules offer that, gravity box, (included) has it. Although I have it set I tend to use an app quick reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
There's been a report of, copy paste of text not functioning properly by jaidev.s , it's working on my T820, but that rom is still an earlier firmware, anyone else on Tweaked 3.5 notice the defect.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Fravin:
[MENTION=2320544]rorymc928[/MENTION] Is there a way to remove xposed installer?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
If you go to the xposed installer app there's a button to use for uninstall
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] henengel:
Has anybody faced issues with handwriting?

I just upgraded today from 3.2 and from some reason the Samsung keyboard doesn't recognize the spen at all
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Not tested the s pen haven't been using it since I ran out of tips, so any info yourself or others appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Techvir:
CUrious as how you ran out of pen tips?

I have been using one for months and no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Wore out one, couldn't find the replacement pack they give you :confused:, haven't got around to getting more, I also like the soft touch of the cheap ebay styluses, no extra function but very smooth
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Should clarify used it plenty before just not on these later roms
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] henengel:
Turns out that in or to use handwriting, you have to download the relevant language in the keyboard settings.

Can't remember that I ever did so previously, but its needed now
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] henengel:
Samsung notes has been removed, so there is no off screen notes. Any way to get it back?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] old_man:
Does USB-OTG work with this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Do you know what the downloaded file was called after download /install, my thinking is its been removed in debloat, isolating it would mean I could replace the most common and leave the less used ones for download.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] henengel:
The language wasn't downloaded as an external file.

I just went to the keyboard settings and downloaded the language English.

I'm attaching a screenshot of the setting screen Where I downloaded the language.

Also, I don't know if you have seen my last post, but it seems like samsung notes is gone as well which means that offscreen notes is gone as well.

It would be nice to get that back as well...

View attachment 4594372
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] coolguy001:
Could you remove xposed installer?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
I'll look at returning it, trouble is if you return everything its not debloated, aroma install may be the final solution, if I can get my head around it

In the meantime

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904005079

Extract this zip, paste the folder containing the apk for notes into system priv-app and reboot, should bring it back for you,

Let me know it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Firstly, you can select it off via the switch, to the top right of the xposed installer app, reboot and its as if its not there, if you check with magisk manager it will pass safety net check. Its modules won't run of course, but you do the reverse and they're back.

If you want full removal, then there are uninstallers, I'd have to search for that.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Just realised simpler to actually remove xposed, via magisk manager, go to the menu top left, select modules, select the bin on the right, follow the prompts, should remove it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] gorcutt:
Hello all!

How is the standby battery drain with this tablet/ROM?

My only experience with this tablet is through this ROM , I didn't use stock long enough too say. My tablet drains 10% overnight even after a fresh ROM install with only the very basic stuff running, google account/gmail/play etc.

I have a Note 10 2014 that the even after many years of use the battery cab last two weeks in standby mode.

This question is about Nougat. I'm just installing OREO now while asking this question.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
I can't speak directly for the t825 as I have a T820, however there is newer battery management in oreo, which helps it along, the debloating in this rom helps as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] gorcutt:
Thanks! I'm having that no ending issue while building magisk during the flashing process mentioned some posts ago, and while I can't sort this out, I need to go back to my the previous version (NOUGAT) but I can't find the correct bootloader to download - I had already flashed the OREO bootloader. Can you post a link to this?

Thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Away from home at the moment I'll see if I can track it down, failing that it is part of the Samsung firmware, if you have a nougat one just extract it and the BL is the bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rorymc928:
Ok , heres the link to nougat ARA2 bootloader,

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904008887

Reference your loading problems ,I suggest another download of the ROM,sounds like it may not be complete.

Let me know how you get on,:)