yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
IMPORTANT NOTE: With the latest firmware update, Samsung seems to have introduced another bootloader security "feature" that's causing Odin to give a "SW REV CHECK FAIL" error when flashing the system image. Until I figure a workaround, you'll need to install using the .zip update from TWRP.

If this is a first-time install, follow the directions for installing my latest TWRP build with Odin, reboot immediately to recovery (hold Power + Vol Up, click Power to dismiss the warning, and then hold Power + Vol Up for 5 more seconds) and then do a factory reset and install the Nexus .zip update. (No need to also install Multidisabler.)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] xxsaykodelixx:
ok so my sm t290 being stuck at "phone is starting" thing when i open it every time

what should i do about this

edit: there was no keyboard and ui app so i installed em apk then it worked

thanks anyway
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Remerge17:
I got Error 7 while trying to install the rom. Any help?

I used the zip file in twrp.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] SplotchTheCat:
When Trying to install an app through google play it says free up space even though I have got enough storage. Any help?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hussain_mdj:
same. found any solution?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] jessejgm:
Bom Dia. Meu t290 apresentou o erro: [system] Fused 3 > Binary 0. O que pode ser? Android 11 UI3.1.

***Mod Edit: Translation provided***

Good Morning. My t290 showed the error: [system] Fused 3 > Binary 0. What could it be? Android 11 UI3.1.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] halil_aykent:
Does this ROM kernel support simultaneous OTG and Charge with a Y cable?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Trytoroot00:
You did something wrong during installation. Wipe

-Dalvik / ART Chache

-System

-Cache

-Data

-Internal Storage

Partition before you flash system.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] djiscool:
Worked for me, although I did need to reboot the tablet before it took effect. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] WeededSquash:
Yes... I forgot to mention that and will revise my post. Glad to have helped!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] shmigao:
Fantastic, it worked. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Pharcanal40:
Not quite true about Safety Net failing.... I've got safety net passing on my Galaxy A30 running HavocOS. I can watch Netflix and use my banking apps fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Just a quick update on my efforts to fix MTP on this ROM...

As I mentioned earlier, the kernel source posted for T290XXU3BTI2 has had issues. Specifically,

The ZIP archive created for that release didn’t preserve symbolic links, and there are several in dts/include directories for different platforms redirecting to /include/dt-bindings that were replaced with empty folders.

Someone commented out the dts-dirs += qcom line in /arch/arm64/boot/dts/Makefile, which caused no DTBs to be built.

There are two syntax errors in /net/wireless/Makefile due to superfluous backslash characters.

However, the most critical issue is that the wireless driver isn't loading with any kernels built from this published source. Even when using a .config extracted from the production boot image so that all build settings are identical, there seems to be a version check or selinux check that's failing. I've been digging through logs, symbols and strings over the holidays, but haven't yet figured out how to work around this issue.

Meanwhile, the December 2020 update (T290XXS3BTL6) is available and I've requested the kernel source for that release. Let's hope these issues are addressed so that I can build custom kernels just as easily as I do for the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] blueangel666:
Hi Magendanz thanks for you work !!

My T290 has new firmware "ITV-T290XXS3BTL6", can I use your release ?

Thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
I'm still waiting for Samsung to post kernel source for T290XXS3BTL6. You can install the 20201213 build, but you'll effectively be downgrading to the T290XXU3BTI2 kernel and vendor partition.

UPDATE: Okay, so it looks like I didn't post the 20201213 build because of the WiFi issue, but you shouldn't install the 20201206 build because it doesn't include the boot image. That release should only be installed over T290XXU3BTI2. Let me see what I can post this evening with T290XXS3BTL6. Without source I won't be able to fix MTP, but 20201206 didn't have that either.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] blueangel666:
I'll wait your new release, bro !

Thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
A new release is posted. Note that this is still using the stock OEM kernel, and so you'll need to boot to TWRP to transfer files via MTP.

Downloads:

Nexus_Stock_AQ_T290XXS3BTL6-20210104.tar.md5 (Odin tarball)

Nexus_Stock_AQ_T290XXS3BTL6-20210104.zip (TWRP update)

Build Archives:

Android File Host

Change Log:

20210104:

Updated to OEM stock T290XXS3BTL6 kernel (December 2020 Update).

Updated TWRP recovery to v3.5.0_9-0.

Updated Google apps from latest OpenGapps Stock variant (20201223)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] blueangel666:
I'm not a noob, but I seem to be. I rooted huawei devices, samsung phones. But I never had these problems. it's simple, but I don't understand where I'm wrong.

1) OEM firmware, I flashed your "Nexus_Stock_AQ_T290XXS3BTL6-20210104.tar.md5" in AP on ODIN -> ODIN FAIL !! SW REV CHECK FAIL : System Fused 3 > Binary 0

https://ibb.co/vHSJHpx

2) I can only reboot , and :

https://ibb.co/Ytvs66X

3) Ok, I try to flash again ORIGINAL AP file and :

https://ibb.co/8Kxh7gr

4) I restored original firmware :cautious:

I really don't know ....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] shmigao:
Check whether this helps you:

looks like the exaxt same process I had to take (first twrp 3.4.0-1, then rom), same difficulties with accessing twrp recovery, volume up button seems to do the trick better.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Both the Odin tarball and TWRP update include the latest version of TWRP, so you shouldn't have to install it separately first. It is *very* difficult on this device to enter recovery by holding keys during boot.

What I find works best is holding Power + Vol Up on boot, tapping Power to get past the warning screen, then quickly returning to Power + Vol Up for another 6 seconds. Holding past 7 seconds will cause another hard reset.

If anyone figures out the trick to consistently rebooting to recovery on this device, please share.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] blueangel666:
1) OEM firmware, I flashed your "Nexus_Stock_AQ_T290XXS3BTL6-20210104.tar.md5" in AP on ODIN -> ODIN FAIL !! SW REV CHECK FAIL : System Fused 3 > Binary 0

https://ibb.co/vHSJHpx
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Okay, I think I figured out what's happening...

I tested flashing the Odin tarball install after already having installed TWRP, which downgrades aboot.mbn and vaultkeeper.mbn. Apparently, the new Android 10 versions of these also include a software revision check that is run on the system image, and it will fail on custom ROMs.

So, the workaround for this is to install TWRP first (allowing you to format the data partition at that time), then install the .zip update for custom ROMs like Nexus Stock from there. Since this requirement really eliminates the possibility of a one-shot first-time install, I'm going to pull the Odin tarball from the OP.

From now on, the only install path is from TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] blueangel666:
I somehow fixed it and got root rights. I did so :

1) Bootloader unlocked (required !)

2) OEM firmware (T290XXS3BTL6)

3) I flashed 2 files, found on XDA : twrp_t290.zip (recovery.img,vbmeta.img) as part of AP, and aboot_vk_T290XXS3ATF1.tar (aboot.mbn.lz4,vaultkeeper.mbn.lz4) as part of BL by ODIN

4) So I installed TWRP, that it 's a little bit difficult to enter on it, I noticed

5) In TWRP a formatted data

6) At the first boot the tablet has freezed on "samsung" logo

7) I forced shutdown

8) Second boot It works perfectly, with OEM firmware

9) ******************

10) I got root rights with OEM firmware

11) I also flashed your nexus stock firmware by ODIN, and it's work

I hope to be of help, and excuse my "english" language
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Please move any further discussions about TWRP install (or Magisk) to the TWRP thread. This one is for the Nexus Stock custom ROM.

BTW, I recognize that not everyone prefers the Google Nexus/Pixel user experience over Samsung's One UI, but at least now you have the option.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] blueangel666:
Edited ! Sorry....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Chris_0147:
you can make this rom for Galaxy Tab A6 (2016) Sm-t580
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Unfortunately, I don't have a Galaxy Tab A6. I'm working on the Galaxy Tab A7 now, though.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Chris_0147:
ok thanks i just wanted to ask i like this rom😄
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Stasuk:
Hi, dear Magendanz.

Your ROM supports WiFi 2.4Ghz channels 12-14 ?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
That's determined by the OEM kernel and vendor partition, so the WiFi support should be unchanged.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Stasuk:
Thank you, Magendanz.

Unfortunately this means that not supports..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] JadeStarr:
Thank you for this ROM; it's pretty smooth much better than the stock ROM. I do have this problem with the camera suddenly stops but disabling it seems to fix the issue.

And it doesn't seem like I can access storage via USB connection; the storage on isn't showing despite the notification saying its transferring files.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] qertius:
rom's working really great! was also able to tether wifi
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] sagalescarlo:
Is there any chance that you can make it work on the SM-T295 version? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] mikewilzn:
I just wanna make sure I'm doing this right.

I flashed TWRP with ODIN

I am currently on build number T290XXU3BTI2 according to settings

That means I need to flash T290XXS3BTL6 (with ODIN) before installing the ROM zip with TWRP correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] philippe12112:
Great rom! I have one issue though when I plug in my wired headphones the audio plays through the speaker as well and wireless gives no audio at all. But everything else is really stable and I am loving it!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] black-lung:
Can't set a lock screen PIN or pattern. How come? Seen a couple people mention it but no one providing a solution. Flashed stock 9 ROM and it works again. Then flashed this a second time - broken again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Not clear yet how I modify the custom ROM to address this, but a workaround is posted here.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] black-lung:
Thanks I'll try that. (that post hadn't shown up when i was searching)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] JadeStarr:
Is there any way to play audio through headphones?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
I have a suspicion that the cause isn't in the custom ROM, but elsewhere. I've encountered the same problem running the 10 stock ROM after TWRP was installed (haven't got around to flashing the custom ROM yet). In addition, the workaround isn't working for me. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Yes, I believe it has something to do with running Android 10 in SELinux permissive mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
Installed the ROM last night and apart from a few minor niggles (mainly personal preference) it's going well. The main issue would be the lock screen, which we're already aware of. I almost never use MTP, so absence of that isn't a handicap.

Many thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] black-lung:
Yeah that work around didn't work for me. I've tried all sorts - but kinda given up having this tablet rooted. I need the lockscreen as it spends a lot of time in the car.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
I've played around with LineageOS 17.1, which is SELinux Enforcing, and still have the same inability to set a pin or password. I'm tending to think that the problem either lies in TWRP, or in something that TWRP upset when it was installed.

At the moment, it's not a big issue, as I mostly have the tablet at home but if I started taking it out a lot, I would want a lock of some kind.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
I'm thinking about putting the stock ROM back on this so that I can have a lockscreen, but before I do that, I'd like to ask if there's been any progress/ideas etc on ways to work around what seems like a Samsung "feature" to discourage one from modding.

(Though I'd have to say it reminds of "you won't play by my rules? :( Then I'm taking my ball away and going home!")
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
I'm going to try to release an Android 11 build for the SM-T290 this weekend, and I hope that it will address some issues like the lockscreen.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
Cool! Many thanks. I'll hang fire on any reversion to stock and see how this one goes. I can, if necessary, post adb logcat logs.

And if it doesn't happen this weekend, I can wait for a few days. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
Out of curiosity, has the T510 lockscreen behaviour been normal?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Yes. No problems with the lockscreen on the 10.1" version of this tablet. WiFi also works when you build the kernel from posted source.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] adrian 12344444:
Hey bro.

How do you build nexus stock without any source?

Pls tell me the progress or some source provider.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
If there's no boot security features (e.g. Knox) to disable in the kernel, you can just use the stock kernel. Support for prebuilt kernels is supposedly being deprecated at some point, but it's continued to work for me.

Unfortunately, Samsung's MTP implementation is incompatible with AOSP-based custom system images. I normally can fix that with a custom kernel, but when I do that on the SM-T290 I lose wireless support.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] mindfrost82:
I would like to try an Android 11 release. I didn't see a post for it yet so I was wondering if it got delayed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
I just got distracted with the SM-T510 and Mi Pad 4 releases over the weekend. I'll have one soon for the SM-T290. And, Samsung just posted the T290XXU3BUB2 kernel source, so I'll work with that.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] V0latyle:
Is there no Developer Options in this ROM?

Edit: I'm an idiot, the build number is in two places and it helps to tap the right one
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] shmigao:
is
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] amnher:
So will this work with T295 LTE version?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Viggen66:
Have you ever considered making a slim rom of stock rom, without those annoying Samsung Apps, and useless Google Apps?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
AOSP, CAOS and LineageOS GSIs all have minimal gapps variants. I didn't see much point in reinventing those.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Viggen66:
Magendaz,

Do you think is possible to port those roms to this tablet? I own a Samsung T580, which is remarkable better with these Lineage based roms, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Possible? Yes, of course. However, I don't build for devices I don't have. If anyone else with at T580 is willing to give it a go, I'm more than happy to share my build scripts.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] MrZaku086:
hey can do next withou gapps because i like use other like minimal nik gapps, thanks for your work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Viggen66:
Sorry, probably I didn't explain me well, I was referring Lineage based roms to the T290, when I bought my T580, first thing I did was installing Lineage, which was heaps better than Samsung Stock Rom, I was wondering if it is possible to do the same for this Tablet, running Lineage or Resurrection Remix.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] sait54:
Is this rom suitable for my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) tablet?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
Once you've installed TWRP, you can install a GSI ROM. I tried Resurrection Remix, but it kept crashing. (That was a while ago and it might be better now.) Currently I use AndyYans's Android 11 version of LineageOS.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Viggen66:
Thanks didn't know there was already a Lineage based rom for this tablet, so is compatible with all devices? Never heard of that, which image you tried so I can avoid a mistake
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
Sorry, didn't see this sooner.

I use the arm64 bvS version of LineageOS 18.1 image. The download link is in the first few posts of https://xdaforums.com/t/gsi-11-lineageos-18-x-gsi-all-archs.4205461/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Viggen66:
Sorry to bother you again, there are two system images, one with vndklite, and other without, which one is appropriate to this tablet?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
The one without vndklite.

By the way, I've found one or two bugs. e.g. plugging in a headset doesn't turn off the speakers. I've made a bug report.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Viggen66:
So method of installing, wipe everything flash img to system and reboot correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Heeni:
Yes.

Probably we should start a new thread for this as we've gone off on something of a tangent.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] DGenerateKane:
I'd like to try this ROM but I can't even get Magisk installed first, it gives me a secure check fail error and complains about an unauthorized image being flashed.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
You've triggered Samsung's VaultKeeper "feature". Do a search for more details on how to recover.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] JCARLOS123:
Really like the rom. Are there any upcoming updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
I'm about to drop an Android 11 build, but had to switch to NikGapps from OpenGApps (which hasn't had even another test release since January).

I'm also working on bug fixes for setting the screen unlock, cold charge and MTP file transfer.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] JCARLOS123:
Awesome. Appreciate the hard work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] TenSeventy7:
Where can I submit some stuff for the kernel? I think I can help out a little bit with MTP and Wi-Fi. :>
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
I've already got a pretty good handle on the MTP workaround, but I'd love to see your WiFi fix. Please PM me!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
New release just posted...

Downloads:

Nexus_Stock_LQ_T290XXU3BUC1-20210516.tar.md5 (Odin tarball)

Nexus_Stock_LQ_T290XXU3BUC1-20210516.zip (TWRP update)

Build Archives:

Android File Host

Change Log:

20210516:

Switched GSI from custom AOSP build to the latest LineageOS 17.1 (20210512).

Restored enforced OEM file-based encryption to work around issue with screen lock.

Sized boot animation correctly for 720p screen.

Worked around issue with OpenGApp's Google Recorder installation.

Updated to OEM stock T290XXU3BUC1 kernel (March 2021 Update).

Updated TWRP recovery to v3.5.2_9-0.

Updated Google apps from latest OpenGapps Stock variant (20210515)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
An important note about file-based encryption:

The standard Multidisabler from @ianmacd automatically changes the vstab to make encryption optional. While this is great for viewing files in TWRP, the OEM vendor partition for this particular device won't allow any kind of screen lock (e.g. PIN, password, swipe) if the userdata partition isn't encrypted.

Because of this, I'm now using @SolidHal's version of Multidisabler that maintains encryption which is available here.

With any luck, I'll have an update for TWRP at some point that supports Samsung's file-based encryption, but until then you'll be looking at folders and files on the userdata partition that aren't human-readable...but at least you'll be able to lock your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] temporarium:
Thank you for your work on this device.

Just to make sure I understand:

Is this ROM rooted?

Is it vanilla, or are gapps included?

Which is the preferred method to update: TWRP or Odin?

Will it keep current recovery and unlocked status of the device?

Should device security be removed prior to flashing?

Will a dirty flash suffice (without wiping/formatting data)?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
1. No

2. Latest OpenGApps Stock

3. First time use Odin, then TWRP for incremental updates

4. Replaces recovery with latest TWRP, and doesn't touch unlock status

5. Multidisabler has already been run

6. No, since I rolled back forced encryption to fix screen lock
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] wobedraggled:
Just installed this, and it breathed new life into another wise, cruddy device...thank you for the work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Apostlemk:
Having issues with this on my T290. It installs fine and goes through setup and wifi fine as well. But when I try to install or update apps it says that I don't have storage space. I have the 32Gb model and did a format. I installed both the odin version then the TWRP version. both do the same thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
Did you try to do a dirty flash? I just reinstalled from scratch with a Format Data in TWRP and all's working as expected. I was able to update all the Google apps and install Facebook with no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Apostlemk:
I formated in TWRP (I format, and wipe everything except OTG and the SD Card), and then I install the ROM, then the multidisabler then I reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Magendanz:
There's no need to install Mulitidisabler because it's already baked into the custom ROM...and will mess up the fstab so that the lock screen won't work. Try again without that step.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] Apostlemk:
So far it's up and running. Only thing is External SD card isn't working. the 128GB won't work. 32Gb works fine. both formatted fromt he Tablet. Will keep trying. Will SU work to root this or will I need to use Magisk? I've seen that as a new one. Been a LONG time since I was able to root a device.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover] hunter3000:
is solution to get working netflix app?