yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] mrbonine:
Thank you for all of this helpful info, I appreciate it. I don't know if I can source a Korean unit, but I'll look at ebay The main reason I was looking at S7 was the smaller screen, which I prefer, but not enough to put up with rooting issues. I'm on TMobile as well and surrounded by 5G towers.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
Current results from eBay for the SM-T976N Korean model (filtered to only show new tabs):

Sm-T976n for sale | eBay

Get the best deals for Sm-T976n at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

www.ebay.com

I also searched Amazon for this, but couldnt find any. The going price is around 1k, that may be a little high for some, but i think it's worth it. Just beware of the long shipping times to the US (could be anywhere from a week up to a month, on average). There is also the possibility that you may have to pay import duties (tax), although I didnt have to. Just make sure that you only buy from a seller that has very high ratings. You could buy used to save a bit of $, but I personally wouldnt do that. I prefer my electronics to be new.

The charger that came with mine isnt compatible with AC outlets in the US. So be prepared to have your own charging brick if you live here. Or use compatible 3rd party charger like Anker. On the tab end, the connection is just plain old USB C. For charging you can use either a USB C to USB C cord, Or USB C to USB A Male (A Male is the USB input port you see on things like PCs). Which one depends on what charger you will use. I keep both types of cords around, just in case.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Hottexx:
Hi together,

I´m still under Android 11 wit my S7+ SM-T970 and UI-Version 3.1.

I´ve read many howto´s and many about problems waiting for something goes wrong or you chose the wrong howto. Many guides works with lower UI-Version.

And for me it´s absolute not 100% clear what is the last status quo to root my device.

Can someone please help me and can me say what i have to do with my hardware configuration.

Is Thread #84 still useable for me?

Sorry for my noobie question. Im not very firm with english so it´s hard for me to follow all posts.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
The process for rootiing 11 is exactly the same as for 13. But I do suggest that you upgrade to 13 first.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Lukasiuss:
Hello guys, I tried to root my SM-T970 by using this method but unfortunately wasn't successfull, I might even bricked it. Flashing the files with odin failed (it said "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"). That's weird because my bootloader was unlocked just before (I followed the instructions to do so and it did a factory reset). After the failed flash I was able to reboot (power+volume up) and it booted into OneUI like it always did. I then tried to go into download mode again by powering it off the normal way. That was the last time I got any lifesign from the tab. Now the screen doesn't turn on (also no vibration, no reaction while charging) and it doesn't get recognized by a PC anymore. I possibly hardbricked it, but if you have any tips that I could try now I would be very grateful.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
Damn, that sucks. Nothing at all? Are you sure? Because Samsung devices are almost impossible to hardbrick. 99% of the time%, anything you've messed up, software-related, can be fixed by flashing official stock firmware with Odin. I personally have never bricked any of my Samsungs, and I dont know anyone else that has.

It sounds like you unlocked the bootloader, but didnt yet do the step of connecting to Internet and going to Developer Options to ensure that the bootloader unlock option is toggled on and grayed out. Once it says there that you're unlocked, you should be good to proceed with root.ing, TWRP, etc.

Try holding Volume Up and Volume Down, but not Power, while plugging the device into a PC USB port. It must be a PC, not a charger. If you're lucky, that might get you into download mode so you can at least flash the stock ROM. Trying leaving the tab plugged in overnight charging before doing so. Even if you cant see that it's charging.

If that fails, I'd suggest contacting Samsung support and seeing if they can get you to bring it in to an authorized service center for repair.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
@Lukasiuss: If you want to talk with me via private message, then maybe you can let me remotely connect to your PC via TeamViewer. If we can get it into download mode, I'll walk you through step by step on how to root it properly. I've did the steps many times on both of my Tab S7+ models, so I know how to do it right the first time. I used to have a SM-T970, but sold it to a friend and bought the SM-T976N, which is the Korean 5g variant of this tab. I also rooted my friend's tab while it was running Android 12, and it's still working fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Lukasiuss:
Yeah like you said, I messed up and didn't check if the bootloader is unlocked or not in developer options. But it did still boot once after flashing failed. I just pressed the powerbutton and used the powermenu to power it off normally. After that it was bricked, not straight after attempting to flash. So weird...

The battery was arround 80% at the time I tried to flash so I don't believe that it is empty by now. Maybe if I wait a few days or weeks it is drained out completely and after that I can put it into download mode?

And what about Qualcomm 9008/EDL Mode? any chances that I can access it since Tab S7 (Plus) has a Qualcomm SoC? Heard it is difficult with Samsung Devices and I'm not sure if it helps in any way. Will an EDL-Cable do the job?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
EDL mode almost certainly isn't going to work, Samsung typically blocks it. And i havent seen a successful case of anyone being able to use it on our tab. You would need the correct "firehose" file to communicate with the device, and it's just not floating around out there, i've looked.The only people who can use it are authorized technicians.

The last time I used EDL was on an Axon 7, never on a Samsung.

I made you an offer in my last post, maybe you missed it. But if we can't get it into download mode, then returning to Samsung is the only other option.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
@Lukasiuss: Still bricked?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Lukasiuss:
I sent it to Samsungs Smart Repair Service. Warranty is voided (older than 2 years) but I hope they offer a fair price to fix.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] ¿GotJazz?:
Hi - I just purchased a new SM-T970 on sale on Amazon. It should be arriving tomorrow.

The first thing I plan to do is root it, if possible - so I won't be connecting to the internet on the first boot.

Is the rooting guide in this thread still applicable to the current Tab S7+, and if so - what post in this thread should I be looking at for the most recent instructions?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] AnonVendetta:
These are the steps I use, written by me. Follow them correctly and in order, nothing should go wrong. The rooting steps for Android 11, 12, and 13 are pretty much the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] ¿GotJazz?:
Looks similar to what I do on my Samsung S22 Ultra.

Do I use the same Odin3-v3.14.1 I use to flash my S22 Ultra?

Where do I download the USA version of the Tab S7+ ROM? I didn't find any USA versions for the SM-T970 on the SamMobile websit.

Also, I get the impression that I can unlock the bootloader and root at any time, I don't have to do it before getting updates. Is that correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] ¿GotJazz?:
Can anybody answer my questions in the post above?

I have been perusing XDA, and saw references to a patched Odin, I'm not sure if I need that for the SM-T970. Also, I haven't been able to find the US ROM version of the SM-T970 on SamMobile, can someone please assist?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Umbellata:
I'm having trouble rooting my SM-T970 Tab S7+.

I have a fully unlocked bootloader.

13

T970XXU4DWH3

One UI 5.1.1

I followed the instructions from Magisk:

Get latest FW (I used Bifrost)

Unzip FW

Get `AP_T970XXU4DWH3_T970XXU4DWH3_MQB69282250_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS13.tar.md5`

Patch AP file on device using Magisk

Get `magisk_patched-26400_2VTTH.tar`

Using odin4 (I'm on linux) flash:

AP: `magisk_patched-26400_2VTTH.tar`

BL

CSC

The installation appears to be successful from the output log.

However, the device gets stuck in a boot loop every time, necessitating a factory reset.

What am I doing incorrectly?

The full command looks like:

./odin4 \

-b BL_T970XXU4DWH3_T970XXU4DWH3_MQB69282250_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 \

-a magisk_patched-26400_2VTTH.tar \

-s CSC_OXM_T970OXM4DWH3_MQB69282250_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 \

-d /dev/bus/usb/003/025

Check file : BL_T970XXU4DWH3_T970XXU4DWH3_MQB69282250_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Check file : magisk_patched-26400_2VTTH.tar

Check file : CSC_OXM_T970OXM4DWH3_MQB69282250_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

meta-data/download-list.txt

/dev/bus/usb/003/025

Setup Connection

initializeConnection

Receive PIT Info

success getpit

Upload Binaries

abl.elf.lz4

xbl.elf.lz4

xbl_config.elf.lz4

tz.mbn.lz4

hyp.mbn.lz4

devcfg.mbn.lz4

aop.mbn.lz4

qupv3fw.elf.lz4

NON-HLOS.bin.lz4

dspso.bin.lz4

storsec.mbn.lz4

sec.elf.lz4

bksecapp.mbn.lz4

tz_iccc.mbn.lz4

tz_hdm.mbn.lz4

apdp.mbn.lz4

uefi_sec.mbn.lz4

vbmeta.img.lz4

vaultkeeper.mbn.lz4

recovery.img.lz4

super.img.lz4

dtbo.img.lz4

vbmeta.img

boot.img

cache.img.lz4

prism.img.lz4

optics.img.lz4

Close Connection
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] DHGE:
use HOME_CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] googlephoneFKLenAsh:
You have to factory reset for the first time you root the device.

At minimum, you have to wipe data once for bootloader unlock and factory reset once for actual rooting. It's better to do the rooting right after unlocking bootloader so that you don't have to fully setup the device more than two times.

After you gain root, you can use home_csc to avoid reset and keep data for future update.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] arromdee:
Since I'm actually reading and trying to understand the instructions before doing anything (even ordering a tablet, which will be S series but not necessarily S7), I have some questions:

The magisk instructions linked above say "If your device does NOT have boot ramdisk, check the “Recovery Mode” option". How do you determine whether your device has a boot ramdisk?

The magisk instructions say "If no OEM Lock value is shown in Download mode, your device is probably not unlockable due to market limitations (USA/Canada devices)." But the post above describes using a USA device. Which devices does this restriction actually apply to and does it affect S series tablets?

The post above says "It's so much simpler to flash latest firmware before unlocking/rooting, you will save a lot of time." Doesn't rooting involve flashing a modified firmware image? Then it shouldn't matter what firmware you flashed before rooting, as long as your modified one is new, right?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] DHGE:
There are special instructions for SAMSUNG devices on the Magisk GitHub pages - do you refer to them?

In this thread stick to post #1 (patch AP_... no need to fiddle with 7Zip) or post #172 for instructions.

Which post number ("above") are you refering to?

Your device has a boot ramdisk. The Magisk App tells you that in the upper left on the front page.

It is better to have an up to date system first than forcing a patched version over an older Android. esp. if the Android version changes.

You flash HOME_CSC to retain your settings and data. This might not work well over distant Android versions. Why take chances here?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] lewmur:
The only thing to get modified is the boot.img. The rest of the AP file remains the same and MUST match the version installed. It is a MUST that you first update your tablet to tha latest stock firmware. This is NOT just guess work. I currently have four different Samsung tablets and have rooted several others. You are just asking for trouble if you don't.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] arromdee:
The post I was referring to for Magisk instructions was post 273 on this page, which contains a link to Magisk instructions. The post I was referring to that mentioned updating firmware before rooting was 272.

lewmur answered the firmware question.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] arromdee:
Okay, that explains it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] lewmur:
The problem with the instructions in the Magisk link is that they don't apply to ALL Samsung tablets. Some Samsung tablets require the vbmeta.img as well as the boot.img be modified. In that case the instructions are correct. Patch the entire AP file. But that is NOT the case with this tablet according to the OP. So if you patch the AP file you will get a bootloop. Instead you need to extract the boot.img file from the AP file and modify it with Magisk, tar it, and then flash it in the AP slot. You don't need to flash BL or CSC again. Just the modified boot.img
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] mrbonine:
I'm glad I read this, I wish to transition out of my current he'll of Odin refusing to connect so I can flash the phone. Oddly in regular boot mode all the usual tablet files accessible to PC, I get the expected then I put the tablet in bootloader ready state and the Win "disconnect these USB devices" shows the tab as connected but no more. I've tried cables & every driver I can associate with tablet, finally uninstalling each and allowing Win to negotiate correct drivers. The only odd thing is that drivers with strange (to me) origin (company generally) titled names (the name that differentiates ABD drivers, for example Google or Samsung). Having rooted many Sams tabs & phones I'm stumped.

Ideas? Questions help clarify, so don't hesitate to ask.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] mrbonine:
To clarify your note, flashing BL and CSC are not needed at all when AP properly patched (as you describe following the choice of what Magisk modifies)? What I mean is the correct procedure where flash works (no hootloop) correctly was to correct bootloop, so you succeed when you patched the correctly mod AP after a bootloop resulting flash of incorrectly flashed AP under the Magisk instructions. So BL & CSC were flashed correctly & are good just flash (2nd time) modified AP?

Sorry I've flashed since S3 (I think Sams called it Galaxy iii) and may have discovered the MinB neuralizer more then simply rooting a bunch of now forgotten phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] lewmur:
That is NOT what I said. I said if you are flashing boot.img.tar in AP slot, you don't need BL and CSC. Which IS what you do with this device. But if you have a device that needs the entire AP file modified, then you should also flash BL an CSC along with modified AP.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] poudelnarayan08:
i have completed alll the process unlocked bootloade etc but while time to flashing my tab doesn't go to download mode

after click reboot to bootloader . it is go to fast boot mode but odin can't detect.

anything i missing here?

sorry for my bad English
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] lewmur:
You have to use the manual method to enter download mode, It doesn't work from recovery menu.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] asiaminor2k:
Can I downgrade my Galaxy Tab S7+ from Android 13 (OO 5.1.1) to Android 10 (OO 2.5) , with or without rooting? Nonetheless, I am seeing conflicting info.

Also, if there are other links/guides on this site about my question, please let me know. Happy to read/look further with pointers in the right direction. (e.g., search terms in xda search box, links, etc)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] lewmur:
You can't downgrade to Android 12, much less 10.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] asiaminor2k:
Darn, that's unfortunate. Thanks for the note.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] jhill110:
Odin has the option to reboot. It's the default.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] baggord:
I've read the thread but I still want to ask if rooting (unlocking bootloader) removes any s-pen, dolby atmos or dex feautre? I've rooted every device I had since 2011 but I bought this tablet for the pen mostly.

Also is there any good root app for tablets/oneUI. I'll probably install lmt and adaway if I root. How do you use it?

Does substratum work? I find oneui customization so limited, I think we should be anle to change the accent color in the settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] joecaesar:
And then what to do? Need help
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] jhill110:
Where are you in the process and what have you done?

If you have installed a patched boot file just start magisk manager, let it do it's thing and you'll be rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] joecaesar:
I managed to root it bro thank you for your post. Error was on my part. What are the apps that u use after rooting ? Can u pls tell?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] jhill110:
I don't use as many as I used to but a couple of these are pretty good.

Titanium backup especially because we don't have TWRP yet for the T870.

Shortcutter is an awesome app that can do a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] joecaesar:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] sanvara:
Doesn't seem worth tripping knox while under warranty on such an expensive device. If you want to trade it in for an upgrade will Samsung reject it with Knox tripped? Makes sense to root if tablet EOL and you want to install unsupported android updates. I used to root phones and older tablets for the fun of it and out of boredom but I never seemed to get huge benefits out of that. It's been a while for me so maybe there are amazing things I'm missing by not rooting?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] moldirty:
After flashing my magisk_patchedd.tar, Odin auto-reboot. But the the recovery proposes me only a factory reset.

Should I go for it ? I will lose everything and start from bone again.

What did I do wrong, how can I wipe user data only ?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] joecaesar:
Do a factory reset. Loose everything? Lol

Atleast you have the tablet right.

---------- Post added at 12:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:41 PM ----------

Type c to 3.5mm any good converter suggestions pls
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] moldirty:
Voila , here I am, thanks for the guideline.

T975N converted to T975 and rooted !

Let's go for AdAway and Titanium Backup...

Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Turbojugend:
Can you not just factory restore it?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] jhill110:
When knox is tripped that's it. No going back.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] mikedavo:
Yup, Im with you bro. I have rooted every device Ive owned for the last 20 years and since a few years ago I would have said It is absolutely necessary to get the best experience, but these days it just is not worth the trouble for the benifit you would gain.

Im talking about experience here Im not talking about what it can unlock for you to play with.

Luckily, my most useful apps have ADB commands that unlock the app for unrooted devices like Gsam, Shortcutter, Macrodroid.

So Im good.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] SonySteve:
Hi

T970 on TH1 build here

I enabled Developer Option, but I do not see OEM Unlock option for me to turn on?

Would someone kindly point me to find where OEM Unlock option is at?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] SonySteve:
Just solved the problem after few quick search myself.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s7/how-to/guide-unlock-tab-s7-bootloader-t4158841
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] benhick92:
Duplicate
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] inphamous36:
I have the galaxy tab s7 wifi version. sm-t870. I successfully unlocked bootloader. Am I missing a step? I patched the firmware, flashed it, booted it up. Install magisk manager and this is the only thing I see. Don't have root. Don't have anything but busybox?

http://imgur.com/gallery/mUvEEvB
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] SonySteve:
I have similar issues with inphamous36

T970 on XAR......TH1 build here

At first my own patched boot.img failed to flash

Using 7zip to extract/compress back to .tar at the end

Original .img is 68MB

Patched .img is 51.6MB

https://imgur.com/a/niThpan

Then I tried Nightmare0's patched boot.img.tar (26MB), which successfully flashed

https://imgur.com/a/npqlAOr

After success flash, I wipe data, reboot

tried few apps, still does not have root access.

Thanks for the help!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] jhill110:
Did you install magisk manager? Install magisk 20.4 from there?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] SonySteve:
Magisk Manager, I have updated it to v8.0.1 when I tried.

At the end I finally successfully rooted, by copy and patch the whole

AP_XXXXX.tar.md5

instead of just extract the boot.image.lz4 out of it.

then flash with Odin afterward.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] elliwigy:
it wouldnt be anywhere else then developer options.. make sure ur connected to data
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] elliwigy:
u dont wipe after you install root lol its really simple.. follow twrp instructions then flash magisk in twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] inphamous36:
This, this is what I did. Take the whole AP and patch it, then extract boot.img and tar it, then flash with ODIN. Great minds think alike lol

Does anyone know if we can use flashify to flash TWRP to recovery? I'm a little nervous to flash anything or do modifications without having a backup. The whole vbmeta.img is not something I have had experience with...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] elliwigy:
just follow twrp guide then flash magisk.. its very simple lol
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / S7 Plus Guides, News, & Di] Twodordan:
What about privacy, ads, firewall, vpn, trackers, bloatware, Dex mode app compatibility and other tweaks? Here's a good post in this same thread with reasons to root: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83539133&postcount=14

But I'm confused, isn't unlocking bootloader and using Magisk supposed to KEEP your warranty and NOT trip knox? [MENTION=4894273]jhill110[/MENTION] you said in this other thread that this is the case: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83685539&postcount=4

Furthermore, [MENTION=4894273]jhill110[/MENTION], this is not clear still to me: if you do root using magisk as described here, do you loose the ability to update the OS via OTA updates? I thought that you can still update via OTA, it's just that you loose root status again after updating. Is this true? Or are you unable to update via OTA and then must update manually? Also, what happens if you are rooted and DO try to update via OTA? Does it go in a bootloop or does it just refuse? What does it take to unroot so warranty works again? I think clarifying this stuff makes it easier for people to not be afraid of rooting.

PS: please add some links to your guidelines in the OP. :good: