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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Tirofog:
IMO it's well worth the money, a big improvement on my old Lenovo, especially the speakers! I've rooted and did a bit of debloating and it does seem that the stock rom isn't fully utilising the potential of the tablet as it can be quite laggy. I haven't tried the LOS port on here but reading the thread it looks as though there is a performance gain to be had.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Anders Mogensen:
I have the exact same problem. Has anyone solved this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Shyonnu:
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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
It's not bad for the price, but 32 GB is too small and sdcards can't be formatted as adopted/internal. I'd get the 64 GB version if you can. Android 10 kernel source has been released but I'm not sure about 11.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] nickestrand:
FINALY!!!

after 4 days i did get Magisk root to work! after all vague explanations.

FLASH AB with magisk "etc, etc"

here comes the part how it will work.to fix boot loop with a message about it not being offical Samsung software custom binaries are installed

FLASH vbmeta_disabled_R.tar in userdata. the tab will say no operating system installed would you like to factory reset.

i rebooted in to download mode without factory reset.

then i did following.

in ODIN flash

AP"magisk_patched file"

BL-"stock" CSC"

USER_DAT:"vbmeta_disabled_R.tar"

on the setup, i clicked 4 times outside of the setup window for setting upp with QR code.

kumped back and forth from accesebility and country, clicked a coupple of more times outside of the setup window for setting upp with QR code

did this a few times untill i dident get the restart optionand got straight in to the wifi setup etc ect installed magisk magisk rebooted all works
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] wildechap:
It's now possible to move apps to the sd card, with the September update. And the root method still works.

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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] vegaz:
Hello guys, and thank you all for the good work you did.

Widechap I get this update on my t505 with name "BUJ1" and it doesn't really move your data folder, which is most important.I have tried the commands(without root) in adb "sm partition Disk" to separate the SD card and that also didn't help me at all.

So, the only one method to happen it's rooting and using the method from the other Thread.

About the rooting that for me was easy, just "Frija" doesn't have my version "BUJ1" and I was waiting about 7 hours from the free server. Everything went well, until I get to the final step to manually reboot and get to the recovery, but was confusing in that moment, because after the first splash Screen I get that message for the unlocked bootloader and must continue with "ON/OFF" button and couldn't get to the recovery, the OS it's start normally, install the magisk and didn't work. So that was the first time trying.

The second try (just to mention, I've got many years of experience and the most important thing is to have patience and get your time) I've get training with the buttons for the recovery, after 15 times I thought I don't have recovery🤔 I was keep trying to escape somehow from this message and it happen, I get to the recovery with "volume up" and " power on".

So I've got prepared for the second try and finally after almost 2 days work I've got root and moving data folder to the SD card, which is "Samsung 128 Evo plus Class 10 UHS-1 U3" , and everything is working perfect. I have "Mobile legends: Bang bang" which is about 4Gigs and keep growing in my ext2 formatted partition.

P.S. Thank you again to every person who is keep working for ours devices make our life better!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] gottifour:
I was going to ask the same question. Going to go through the process regardless though.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Frankyg:
Has anyone experienced random reboots when unlocking the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] :
Does it work with the A7 Lite?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] stonkr:
only official released binaries are allowed (vbmeta)

Had this issue with the above message on an SM-T500 yesterday when I didn’t uncheck the Auto Reboot option in Odin. Yes, silly me, I’ve successfully rooted two previous T500s. From a bit of research it seems I’d tripped a 7-day timer. So, you can either wait a week or convince the tablet that a week has already passed.

With your tablet bootloader unlocked and running stock firmware, you need to check the OEM unlocking option is visible and greyed-out in Developer options (Settings > About tablet > Software information > tap Build number 7 times). If OEM unlocking is not visible at all then you’ve tripped that timer and you’ll keep getting the red vbmeta message.

Settings > General management > Date and time. Turn off Automatic date and time. Manually set the date forward 7 days. Make sure Wifi is on and connected. Restart the tablet.

This was enough for my tablet to show the greyed-out OEM unlocking option, if you still don’t see it and wifi is still connected, either move the date even further forward and/or try running a software update check via settings, then restart the tablet.

I was able to complete a successful rooted firmware flash with Odin. Don't forget - when you reboot into recovery, keep that vol+ button pressed – it’ll restart about 3 times until you see recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] TheHeroBilly:
Just got 2 of these tablets rooted a few days ago, now I have an update available to day, is it possible to update and reroot without resetting the tablet?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
Yes, follow steps 3 - 6 from the first page. Use Frija to download the full ROM, and flash the HOME_CSC file instead of the CSC file to keep your settings. BTW you can copy the AP file to your sdcard, but you will need ~5GB free in internal storage for Magisk to patch it. If anyone knows a way around this please LMK.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] TheHeroBilly:
okay, I can confirm this does not work, I get stuck loading with the SAMSUNG logo on screen, it looks like it still has to be factory reset each time an update is applied.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Krishbarnwal:
I am planning on to unlock bootloader only. Will I continue recieving official updates from Samsung and able to install them (not flashing that, OTA ones). I am not going to flash custom recovery or kernel or even custom rom. Will it work that way?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] babrdala:
Just tell me what kind of angel are you? a big trunk of tanks pal
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] stonkr:
I've updated two T500s several times with no problems and no need to factory reset. You need to remove any Google or Samsung accounts, use the HOME_CSC and leave auto reboot checked. Assuming, of course, you've downloaded the correct firmware for your device. Adding back your accounts afterwards doesn't seem to cause any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] TheHeroBilly:
oh, see I didn't remove accounts, that may be why I had to reset. I still have the second tablet to update, so I'm going to try that with this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
Strange, it has worked for me thru multiple updates including BUJ1. Here's what I do:

1. Download the update using Frija (Model SM-T500 and CSC XAR for the US model)

2. Extract it to a folder on my PC

3. Copy the AP_something.tar.md5 file to my tablet's sdcard

4. Launch Magisk on the tablet, select "Install" and "Select and Patch a File" and select the AP file

5. Copy the magisk_patched-something.tar file back to the PC, then delete it from the tablet to make room

6. Put the tablet in download mode and use Odin 3.14.1 (not a patched version) to flash the BL, HOME_CSC and magisk_patched files

I have not needed to remove any accounts, so I'm not sure whether it would help you or not.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] valdonta:
How much space should be left on a 32gb tab after doing nothing but rooting using the newest samsung image? Mine is down to like 21gb, is that normal?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
Yes. I think the data partition is a little under 22 GB.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] David9723:
When i try to Patch the AP firmware using Magisk App,

Magisk will give me a error after i click lets go.

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] exelan:
I accidentally flashed 3BUJ1 firmware and now WiFi is broke and can't flash gapps... is there going to be LOS support for 3BUJ1 firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] valdonta:
I rooted my device and it was working fine. I then didnt use it for a week, plugged it in to charge and now find that it has a screen that says 'enrolled knox guard p[revent flashing factory binary (vbmeta) on a teal colored screen that also says security error this phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked.

Why would this suddenly happen after it had been working fine?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Brian D:
If one only wants to add TWRP to the recovery, does one still need to do all the steps? My concern is that OEM BOOT UNLOCK will not be found in the Developer Options. On my A51 5G, that option is not available.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] chrislogan:
How would you do this with Heimdall I have never used that before so can someone please tell me how
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] chrislogan:
Are you able to boot into recovery or download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Brian D:
Just got my A7 and as I suspected, OEM UNLOCK is NOT available. Sure would like to know what devices you guys are using that has that option. Oh well, at least thanks for posting a rooting method for this device for those who can root.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Tirofog:
Make sure your device is connected to wifi otherwise it may not be available.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Brian D:
Well, don't I feel stupid. Thank Tirofog. Was that mentioned? I don't remember. Anyway... :mad: LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] chrislogan:
Why would it require Wi-Fi for it to be available
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Tirofog:
Google it, in some cases it's required.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] valdonta:
I cant seem to flash the magisk modified files. I had previously rooted it but then a week or so later the device wouldnt boot with the error 'enrolled knox guard prevent flashing factory binary (vbmeta)' as described a few posts above.

I then flashed the samsung stock rom back which has allowed the device to boot.

The first problem is that I have no oem unlock option in dev mode, none of the date change tricks have fixed this, however in download mode it has 'oem lock off (u)' and 'kg status normal' (and the warning when booting about the bootloader being unlocked also displays) so Im not sure if this is related?

I run magisk (v23000) and patch the ap file. It then immidiately fails for no obvious reason, leaving a file thats about 800-1200 megs in the download dir. I delete that partial file, then run magisk again and patch the file and it works (this fail then works pattern has repeated 4 times, it seems to be a constant where the first attempt fails but the second patches?)

I copy the patched ap, reboot into download mode and then flash the files in odin. After its almost completed, it fails (log is on vbmeta.img after super.img) with a message on the download mode screen 'enrolled knox guard prevent flashing factory binary(vbmeta)

Unlike when it had happened previously, pressing vol - and power reboots the tab into the samsung stock in the same state as before I tried to flash the magisk altered ap.

Anyone know how I can 1) get oem unlock to appear in dev options and/or 2) get the magisk ap to flash without giving that error?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] chrislogan:
I don't know how to help you I haven't even tried rooting my yet
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Gianni_10:
did it work?, i want to update my tablet too with the home_csc method, but i'm unsure if it will work and not reset everything
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] TheHeroBilly:
I never tested, honestly. but others seem to say it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Tirofog:
Toggling dev options won't affect bootloader status.

Appreciate if you would share what exactly you deactivated/debloated..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] tegazinho:
Everything went great, followed the guide to the letter and had no major issues, so far.

The only thing that is not properly working is the safetynet test to pass.

I've enabled magisk hide, I disguised magisk as another app, installed a few modules, like the safetynetfix and the liboemcrypto disabler, and no luck, still can't pass the safetynet test. I'm on the T505, any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Er. Aditya:
i am getting this error

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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Gianni_10:
oem greyd out?

the right firmware downloaded ?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Er. Aditya:
yes oem unlock is turned on and greyed out
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Gianni_10:
right firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Er. Aditya:
yes because same firmware i am using to boot back to stock
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lewmur:
Usually it is greyed out if you didn't enable a google account. But, so long as it is enabled, it doesn't matter if it is greyed out.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Er. Aditya:
no google account was added just a wifi connection but yes its greyed out
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lewmur:
For the OEM FRP lock to work, it needs a google account. Factory Reset Protection requires you to enter the google account info in order to gain access after performing a factory reset. (which includes flashing a new ROM) So, when there is no google account, the OEM mode is enabled by default and it is greyed out so that you can't disable it. So, just continue as if you had enabled it yourself. But you still need to enable Dev mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ivymike52:
So how resolve vbmeta or boot original issue?

After guide, on setup, i change my language and region, tablet reboot and receive vbmeta or boot error

I tried a lot of way
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] valdonta:
Ive not been able to get oem unlock to reappear for months. It was there, I followed the guide to root it, then it started vbmeta errors. Then I reflashed stock and have been unable to reflash a custom rom ever since.

I dont think anyone on the forum knows how to fix the vbmeta issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] EdwardTCM:
Go to download mode and check to see if you are running the official software that samsung put on the tablet in factory
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] apacolypz:
I followed this to the letter and got it to successfully PASS through ODIN. One thing I found odd was the factory reset but stating later to open up your app menu when all data would be wiped. When my tablet rebooted after the ODIN there wasn't a magisk app for me to open? Any suggestion? I checked and I still don't have root access and I did everything here as mentioned.

EDIT: I see my error I used the regular CSC. I will try the HOME and everything hopefully should work out!

EDIT: Twice now I have assuredly done everything mentioned here and I continue to not have present in the app drawer the Magisk apk. I made sure to correctly select the right CSC file this time so my data would not be deleted but this continues to occur. Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] droidzer1:
I followed the OP and everything worked. Also got TWRP installed. Thanks to

DJBhardwaj for the excellent and clear write up on how to root this tablet.​

​

apacolypz - maybe just try installing the Magisk apk even though the stub is missing it should work to put the apk on your tablet and install the apk and run it. Then do any install with Wifi on that Magisk wants.​
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] morlockonzark:
same here .. cant pass it several time i flashed stockrom then patched rom no luck, still on it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] :
Had similar difficulties, maybe posts #297 and #300 will help you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] shalannn:
wher is the zip file to download and install ???
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] valdonta:
The issue I have now is I cant get oem unlock to appear in dev options, its been months and it still wont show up.

This is my last samsung product lol
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Frankyg:
Hey, I followed the guide, probably back in March 2021 and have had a reliable rooted device since then. Well, mostly reliable. it seems rock solid when I'm using it, but when I wake it up after not using it for a few hours or days, it will randomly reboot. It does this immediately after I enter my unlock pattern. I'm currently downloading the latest software via Frija, but wondered if this was a known issue, or if there is something I need to be aware of before following steps 4-7 with the latest update? Current software are per the screenshot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] :
I rooted my Tab SM-T500 about five months ago and it works absolutely trouble free, uses very little battery and is much faster than before. The stock rom I used and which apps I debloated and disabled immediately after the root process can be found in my posts #297 and #300 from January.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Catoplepas:
Ok. I follow your instructions and all good until the step 7. i was unable to perform the recovery mode. I tried about 7/8 times, then the tablet decided (lol) to going in to recovery mode by itself. and then all ok.

thank you for your guide!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lilmissbig2677:
Hi DJBhardwaj. After reading this, I noticed you didn't mention adb and fastboot or Android sdk. Do we not need those?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
Nope. This tablet uses Odin for flashing instead of those other tools. AFAIK all Samsung devices use Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lilmissbig2677:
Should I follow his method of rooting, where can I find instructions for removing root so I can take firmware updates and back to rooting?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lilmissbig2677:
So all worked out ok, but at 7 when I opened Magisk, I did not see Success and also did not see check safetynet. I'm assuming it didn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
I use Frija (linked in the first post) to download new updates. No need to unroot, just repeat steps 3 to 6.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Mogster2K:
Magisk has changed since the guide was written. You need a separate app to check safetynet - I recommend YASNAC.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lilmissbig2677:
OK. I downloaded it and here is a screenshot of the result...

Update - Yasnac advice is to restore stock rom and lock bootloader. I then installed Root Checker which showed I was rooted. So I then decided to install Titanium Backup Pro to see if it is rooted. It got root access. It works good with no errors.

So is there a fix to Yasnac's basic integrity and cts profile match fails? Would appreciate the help.

Another update - Nevermind. Got it fixed. Someone must have sent me prayers.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Xj748:
Scusate a tutti, aiutatemi per favore, è possibile installare twrp? sarebbe utile per un backup completo... grazie
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
All the way at the start, you should add that USB Debugging needs to be "on" in order to get to the Download screen.

After my final reboot, USA was not in the Country/Region list when restarting (so I used UK). Is this normal? I also needed to use EUX instead of AVC for the CSC to get Frija to find what ended up being the correct Firmware.

Also, after all is said & done, the Magisk app isn't on the device anymore and has to be reinstalled. So how to "After booting, you will need to open the Magisk app from the app drawer and follow the on-screen instructions to replace the Magisk stub with the actual full application, and further complete the required setup when prompted by Magisk app."

After all that, the device is not rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lewmur:
The "country" for the U.S. and Canada is "Cellular South" and the code is XAR.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
I am downloading the XAR firmware, may be giving the process another try later. Though not sure this is my problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
I tried again with the full range of unzipped XAR files, and it went into boot loop he11.

I was only able to stop that by flashing the original AP firmware file (by itself) back into the device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] lewmur:
Full range? You should only flash AP, BL & CSC. Flashing AP without BL is the only way I've ever truly bricked a tablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
Yes, those 3 were the "full range", but since I was already in the boot loop of death because of those 3, I just flashed the original version of AP and it worked. Better than going straight to using it as a coaster for my beer.

Of course I've still gotten nowhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] wildechap:
Android 12 just released and i am here to report, that i rooted it using this method.

Nice
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
What Model & Model# of phone? My S20 Ultra has 12, but that hasn't made it rootable.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] wildechap:
I'm talking about the Galaxy Tab A7 SM-T505. The forum we are on.

I do have an older phone, the Note 9 with rooted android 12 too.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
Cool. My thinking is the OS has nothing to do with rooting. My Tab A8 gets to the very last possible step, then remains unrooted, though it does still have 11. It doesn't seem to think it's time for an OS upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] LOR3NZO_33:
i followed the guide step-by-step, but when i completed the setup there was no "stub magisk" app, i tried downloading the stub-release from the official github page but didnt work, what do i do now?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] Ar-Pharazon:
Same issue my first time around. Factory resetting the device makes everything on the device disappear.