yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] AHE_XDA:
No luck for me. I'm running Odin 3.13.3B, SM-T720_1_20190710151453_dv8it96bce_fac.zip (in which the CSC is XAR), and .MagiskManager-v7.3.2.apk.

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 5605 M

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> dtbo.img

<ID:0/003> vendor.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> userdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> vbmeta.img

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

If I rollback to June, works every time. Could be a one-off on my end. More investigation needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanox1972:
[MENTION=1071495]netj[/MENTION]atman, which device you have

T720 or T725?

And which csc? Maybe you can upload your file which was successfully downloadeded by odin
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] AHE_XDA:
Also finished with KOO (Korean) for Tab S5e; same results. Trying different firmware sites (SamFrew/Updato/SamMobile) to element possible issues with my toolset (Frija/SamFirm).

@9:13AM EST: Switching to the latest Canary build of Magisk for testing & error capture.

@2:03PM EST: Issue has been raised and documented in the Magisk Support thread. See

34958

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[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] netjetman:
I'm afk for now but will upload my files and a write up later this eve. I'm on a 720.

---------- Post added 26th July 2019 at 12:37 AM ---------- Previous post was 25th July 2019 at 11:53 PM ----------

Edit....magisk file still uploading. if it's not there, it will be later.

Ok, i'm going to assume you've followed the rest of the instructions and unocked the bootloader etc. Do a factory reset. Extract the XAR to the 4 individual files. Use ODIN (i used the included version in the link below) to flash the ap/bl/and csc as appropriate. let it boot up but don't add google account or anything else. then enable dev mode and enable usb debugging. i then installed the magisk apk as attached and set it to ianmacd mode. i copied the ap file to the tablet and did a zip patch using magisk which created the magisk patched file. I always have to delete the modem file from there (the included magisk patched file has it removed). then odin that using it as the ap file. do the old double button salute until you have the red text and it'll boot up. at that point, fire up magisk manager, it'll say it needs to do some stuff to work, let it and reboot. after reboot use the double button salute. should come up fine, do the google login etc and check magisk and you should work.

here's my files. https://drive.google.com/open?id=17isRjb173BAeNnP_GozwGwWeVk5rnjB3
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
I'm not familiar with ianmacd variant of MagiskManager. What's that about?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] AHE_XDA:
[MENTION=6773321]TiTiB[/MENTION]

[MENTION=533378]netjetman[/MENTION]

Ianmacd is an active developer on XDA.

Amongst his many projects, he developed a custom build (see 'fork) of TopJohnWu's Magisk project. (Note: This often happens in open-source projects based on audience/philosophies/goals etc etc.)

Initially when PewPewK posted his steps for Tab S5e root, a build of Magisk Manager developed by Ianmacd was used due to a specific bug in TopJohnWu's code (I don't remember the commit).

Later, according to PewPewK, that method was deprecated and TopJohnWu's Magisk was his preferred choice.

Which is what I based my guide on :)

The idea is the same as the original instructions; it simply requires a different version of Magisk (MagiskManager-v7.3.3-2019072501-ianmacd.apk).

If you want to flash and introduce an entire AP, you can do this but Magisk, on Android Pie, only patches the following files (*.img):

vbmeta, boot and recovery

Thus, instead of introducing new instructions, we can reformat the current ones to include the alternate version of Magisk going forward.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
For those who have successfully rooted your S5e, and are interested in theming, I can recommend 'Swift Installer - Themes & color engine' (paid), by Beach Road IT available on the Play Store.

My only complaint is that it turns notifications drop-down to white background/black text, even in 'dark mode'.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanox1972:
Is there someone here who made success with LTE, to post pda
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanox1972:
I must ask - which are best reasons to root?

Debloat is clear, but package dissabler can do same...

Others? Fonts? Theme engine is dream, I know...

Even probably tabs6 will not have them
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
For me it's about having complete control over my device so I can enhance privacy. It bugs the living sh!t out of me that Samsung and Google are grabbing every bit of info about me they can! I actually get angry every time I write about it. I could go on and on, but my doctor advises against it.

XprivacyLua, AFWall+, MyAndroidTools, and other apps that require root help me to achieve peace of mind, better sleep, and whiter teeth.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] rabbitweed:
adaway and xposed are the main the reasons i root my devices

ads are giving me headaches on android platform

xposed allows me to improve standby times (Power Nap) and privacy (XprivacyLua)

youtube vanced app = allows background activity
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] grävling:
Will this procedure work with the Galaxy Tab S5e (SM-T725)?

I am considering buying this device, but not if I cannot root it. Near as I can tell the only difference between the SM-T720 and the SM-T725 is that the second allows you to install a sim card and get cell phone network access (which I want). I am in Europe and the tablet I am considering would not be tied to any particular carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] TiTiB:
I, and many others, have successfully rooted our T720's. Some of us, ahem, me, several times because I was too aggressive in my debloating.

Read the comments in this thread and you'll be Okay.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] redemptionx11:
Wondering if someone might give me some advice here... I went through all the instructions in the OP and #280. Everything worked as it was supposed to up until the final wipe and reboot. Went to Android recovery and did the factory reset then rebooted. It's expected to reboot a few times before initializing, so i've read. Well mine has been sitting here rebooting itself for the better part of an hour. I've never had it take that long on other devices. I get the unlocked warning and then the "unofficial software" warning on the boot screen then it reboots.

Currently, I can get to Android recovery and download mode with no problem and I can restore the tablet to stock with Odin. But that's all I can do.

Anybody got an idea of where I might have messed up? This is my first Samsung tablet so I don't know all the ins and outs of dealing with Knox etc just yet. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks my dudes :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] 93starletgt:
So I've read mixed comments about rooting using this method on the 4G SM-T725 LTE.

Can anyone please confirm if it's possible?

Also, is there any way to temporarily un-root to receive OTAs?

(like on this Xiaomi thread: https://xdaforums.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/guide-install-magisk-proper-support-ota-t3836952)

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] DHGE:
1. Might be so.

I rooted the T725 via Topjohnwu's instruction. Easier, I do not need TWRP.

2. No.

Upgrading: Download the new ROM via Frija, patch AP with Magisk, flash 4 files via ODIN (using HOME_CSC instead of CSC to avoid a factory reset).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Mrxyzl:
Can tou give me the correct link for topjohnwu guide?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] DHGE:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-e&q=topjohnwu+guide
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] 93starletgt:
Thank you, I appreciate your help. Now, I did search Google for those Topjohnwu's instructions, and to be honest I'm not sure what I'm looking at, since there's a lot of similar results.

Could you please guide me to the correct link?

Thank you again. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] DHGE:
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/ -> Installation
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] amphi66:
Frija unable to locate firmware

Frija is unable to locate stock firmware for my SM-T720/XAR. Is there anywhere else I could look? This is a new Android 9 tablet w/ April 2020 Update. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] 93starletgt:
I second this. unable to locate SM-725/OXM either. Any luck finding it somewhere else?

---------- Post added at 03:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:39 PM ----------

That's great. The problem is that I am unable to locate the my SM-725/OXM firmware anywhere. Any suggestions? And again, thanks for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] amphi66:
Did you take a look on SamMobile for your regional firmware? Frija did not find my SM-T720 firmware using the code, but it was on SamMobile under the proper region.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] degiovab:
Huge thanks!

Fantastic job AHE_XDA!

Super precise instructions.

I just got slightly confused/surprised when I saw the new magisk UX, but I just proceeded as described and all worked well.

My first root was the Galaxy S3, many years ago, but this tablet was x10 more challenging.

One question: topjohnwu's instructions mention that

"...Never just flash only AP, or else Odin can shrink your /data filesystem", yet that's what you recommend doing in section twelve (and I did).

Any reason?

Again, many thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] MorenK1:
I'm not sure about a couple things:

1 my s5e has android 9 but the latest image downloaded by Fajira is 10, is this gonna be an issue?

2 In the future I will for sure install TWRP and Lineageos, I just don't want to bother right now and try out the new Samsung ui, but the guide makes some remarks about never installing TWRP. Should I follow a different procedure?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] j3oomerang:
How can I extract my CSC code from a custom ROM? The code that popped up when I opened Frija said XAR. Is that the default code or is it remembering what I used when I originally rooted? I want to go back to stock so apps like Netflix can work at their full potential.

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] 4929york:
Your CSC code is determimed by where you are, but the current ROM you have installed may not have (probabley doesn't) the same CSC code you want for your region. You can find a list of the codes here.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] amphi66:
& Frija can't usually find XAR .. .. .. I think you'll find that corresponds to "Cellular South" in SamMobile (which is USA)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] 4929york:
Frija worked for me. Found Android 10 CTI1 version for T720 XAR. I know XAR is North America and labeled "Cellular South". I have been using it for years.:)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] AHE_XDA:
Hello everyone,

I have been away several months due to work responsibilities so I am re-visiting this thread.

I no longer have a Tab S5e but, as a community, is there anything that you, as Users, would like to see added to the instructions?

Please PM me directly so as to avoid thread drift.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Lord Sithek:
Hello Sir, nice to see you back.

I thought about one thing that proved useful in my case. The post no. 280 by [MENTION=10580111]ExTall[/MENTION] (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=82278243&postcount=280) describes how can we update rooted tablet without wiping data. The guide was taken from another device's thread, but it works for Tab S5e as well. The only difference I think is that we don't have Bixby button. One notice: My personal experience showed that this method doesn't work when updating from Android 9 to Android 10, but it works when updating to the new OneUI version.

Maybe it's worth considering to add to the excellent root guide you have made :) :highfive:

EDIT: Sorry, I missed the last sentence in your post... :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
Yes found that post really helpful as well mate!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] favas0:
I am trying to root sm-t720 android Q but keep failing at step at odin flashing the patched, dissected ( deleting files in AP with extensions lz4 ), AP from magisk. ODIN flashing gets stuck at File analysis.... I have followed the steps and not sure where i am going wrong. the rom that i have is

AP : T720XXU1CTI1

CSC : T720ODM1CTI1

Model : SM-T720

UPDATE:

my 7zipFM was way too old ( v9.20) updated it to 19 and it worked
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] favas0:
Okay i got it to flash by NOT deleting the lz4 file extension files from magisk_patched.tar. As in i flashed as is after magisk patching the AP. Not sure of the cause but this is how i was able to root it.

UPDATE:

no need to do this. update 7zFM to latest
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy914:
I don't know if this has been asked but I can't figure out when to let go of up key and power key someone please help
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
You mean during reboot?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy914:
yes sir
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
There's a description and screen shot in section 13 that gives what you need. Though these days I use quick reboot app and choose reboot to recovery option. Saves playing with buttons. Can do the same in Magisk.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy914:
OK so what happens after I boot into recovery what do I do then I've been trying different things boot can't get root back
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
Sorry realised I didn't reply; did you sort this out?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy914:
no I haven't I hold the buttons for different amounts of time and can't get root to work
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] iero_97:
Hello everyone,

in december 2020 i followed this guide and i managed to root two tablet SM-T720 (a job's request). A week ago i had to root other two samsung tablet, same model: i followed the procedure but when the time came to flash the "magisk_patched.tar" file using Odin (refer to SECTION TWELVE), it failed. I used the same instruments i used the first time: the same Samsung firmware, the same Odin's version ecc. The only difference in what i used to root the tablet is MagiskManager's version.

The first time i used MagiskManager v8.0.3. Now it is at v8.0.7.

The first time i used Magisk to patch the AP file, it created a file named "magisk_patched.tar", now it create a file named "magisk_patched_*****.tar" where ***** is a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters. I do not think that this change is the problem, but when i create my "magisk_pathched.tar" file (removing all the .lz4 files, refer to SECTION TEN) and use Odin to flash it in the tablet, Odin fails.

I really do not understand why i do not manage to root the tablets anymore. Can you guys help me?

Thanks in advance.

iero_97
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
Have you followed the instructions exactly and looked at the attached pics to ensure you're reaching the right screens? There's no latitude for error for this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanox1972:
Root is easy with this great guide. I had t725 on android 9, now I got used t720 on android 10 of course, again perfectly root work.

I have one question

Can I now install official twrp and backup this rooted debloated rom?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
As far as I know, no one has a working version of TWRP with rooted stock 10. I'd love to be proven wrong...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] ivanox1972:
Thanks. So I can have this classic rooted stock or lineage installed by procedure described on it's thread? But I cant have them both as twrp backups and switch easy like on older devices?

I am on rooted stock now. Can I go direct from it to twrp and lineage? Without odin stock flash again and tnis vbmeta
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
Haven't tried lineage as prefer stock but can't see why you couldn't flash directly. I played with Luis ROM last year. Was straight forward install and TWRP worked well.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] BDog21:
do what exactly? boot to recovery? im guessing u dont mean also flash the magisk patched tar every boot also?

also, so then what do i do if my tablet restarts and i dont do that and lose root? the only way ive found to get it back is restarting the whole process over, wiping data in the process again obviously. any way to fix root after that without wiping everything?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Lord Sithek:
You just need to hold power and volume+ buttons for few seconds when the device boots (if you'd press volume+ too long, the device will boot to the stock recovery). Then, being in the rooted system, use Magisk feature "Reboot to recovery" - the device will boot to the rooted system again.

Or you could use FireFds Xposed module which allows to set booting to recovery partition as the main way of rebooting. Although personally I didnt use that because it's better to have the opportunity to easy boot to unrooted system in case of something goes wrong.

Or you can flash LineageOS or CrDroid, both available on XDA along with the instructions
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] D4rkAn9el:
I don't understand how to unlock my device. The "Device unlock mode" doesn't shows up when I reboot in download mode. And neither I have OEM lock option in developers menu.

This is a S5e WiFi, build number QP1A.190711.020.T720XXU1CTK1 / T720OXM1CTK1. Security patch level November 1, 2020.

EDIT: after connecting to WiFi the option shows up
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] BDog21:
i tried flashing lineage and crdroid both with no luck. followed directions to a T on each one, ended up stuck in boot loop with both of em. maybe ill try again
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Lord Sithek:
Ah, probably one more thing is missing in the instructuon: you might have to format data in twrp AFTER flashing the rom (and possibly Gapps)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] none_99:
You guys can use fingerprint scanner in third party apps after getting bootloader unlocked and using magisk ? I can enable it in settings but it instantly goes back, and I remember how it said in the corner "Secured by KNOX" when u use fingerprint, so no more fingerprint 😭or there is a way to fix it :confused:? I am on official One UI, just rooted

EDIT***That seems like Magisk Universal Safety Net module issue, if I reboot without it everything works but can't pass safety net because of forced hardware verification
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] ExTall:
Hi Essentrix

I have rooted stock 10 and it is the only version i have been able to use TWRP to backup reliably

I think it is about using the correct version of stock 10, TWRP and magisk and also installing magisk rooted TWRP by the TWRP app not odin as i have detailed in the guide 'install TWRP without a P.C.'
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
Thanks for the heads up mate. I'll have a look at it and see how we go. Would need nice to have the TWRP backup option. I'd basically become resigned to working without it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Teracotta:
I have the wifi version, why is there an RMM status lol

I don't want to update the binary, is there a way to clear out RMM status without updating to ANDROID 10
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Teracotta:
can't install lineageOS recovery or TWRP recovery

get error, "Error verifying vbmeta image: invalid vbmeta header (6)"

help fix?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Conan179:
With the new

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (SM-T725) - DBT - T725XXU2DUD3 firmware

Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e firmware SM-T725 from Germany with T725XXU2DUD3 and Android version 11

www.sammobile.com

fw, this way to root donst work, on my s5e.

Its going to reboot loop "SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S5e -> This bootloader is unlockd ----> SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S5e ---->Backscreen" and again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Lord Sithek:
These are root instruction for SM-T720, not 725...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Conan179:
t720 wifi t725 lte, same device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] jsommers:
Somebody can help me please. My tablet is root Magick is install root checker confirm it. But I can't achieve ramdisk. It always said no. Can Somebody told me what I'm doing wrong. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Teracotta:
need more info, did you get TWRP install? I found when bootlooped, plugging into computer will calm the panic kernel

WHAT does this mean?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Conan179:
You can forget it, the s5e (both sm-t720 AND sm-t725) donst have a ram disk.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Conan179:
@jsommers again, the s5e tab dosnt have ramdisk!

You cant add a ramdisk, this is a Samsung thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] jsommers:
Ok Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] wipeyourbuttocks:
This method doesn't work with Android 11. sed taimes.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Conan179:
IUst the officiell how to from magisk, this is working, i make this and haf root :)

Installation

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] sunmybun:
for me, i cant update to new firmware without wiping. this is because im unencrypted. even flashing patched ap through odin will somehow mess it up.

just letting others know if they were unencrypted and trying to update firmware.

unless someone got it working, let me know
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Lord Sithek:
I went back from crDroid 11 to the stock 10 and I just tried evey possible way to get TWRP working, no success. In Odin nor patched nor non-patched TWRP image want to pass. I flashed it successfuly with your method with the official app and I was even able to boot to it, but after formatting data the system refused to boot. I waited almost 15 minutes and finally the starting screen appeared, but immediatly after that the device rebooted and I was waiting again... To be sure I formatted data one more time and... got the same result. I even tried with flashing multidisabler file and no difference 😅 Well, I belive I just have to live without it if I wanna use stock rom...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Essentrix:
Thanks for the feedback on your efforts mate...had contemplated giving his suggestion a go but been busy elsewhere. Think I'll let it ride...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Guides, News, & Discussion] Lord Sithek:
Well, this tab is so tricky that as far as I've seen sometimes it depends simply on luck if you get succeed or not 😂