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[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
One Ui 5.1.1 update is available in bifrost downloader for XAR and others. I haven't had a chance to flash it yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SerdarAD:
Will version for tab s8 work on tab s8 5g? As I know they have backward firmware compatibility ( in 5g you also must flash cp), aren't they?

Upd: yes it will. On x706b version for gts8 works fine!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] leitseleac:
are you able to install gapps?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] hurray:
I just updated today with success from Android 12 to the current Android 13 for my Tab S8 Ultra (X900XXS5BWI1).

Upgrading from the existing A12 works with exactly the steps from the first post.

So no difference between first installation and updating besides I do not format my data after running multidisabler at Step 6.

@afaneh92: Thank you very much for your work! :-)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Kenaz Rune:
Hi!

I just got my Tab S8 about a week ago. I successfully rooted with Magisk, but installing TWRP (before I tried rooting) failed for me. I think I saw that Android 14 is out now for this device, so after or during I do the upgrade I'd like to try again. However, I would like some detailed information from someone else who succeeds before I do that. I hope one of you will volunteer for that role!

I've been rocking the SM-T510 for about four years and had TWRP on it along with multiple ROMS and a GSI. It appears nobody is creating ROMs for this, but I do plan on installing a GSI at some point, and I need TWRP working for that.

Edit: Specifically, I got TWRP installed, ran multidisabler, but had infinite reboot, so I started fresh and ran through the root guide.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] System23:
Hi, bro

Today i have Present a TWRP Alternative, also so you can Patch STOCK Recovery with fastboot, and thats your Second Option!!! Especally wile you have Said in the SM-T510 Forum!!! I Support a littlebit you for all!!! But the Multidisabler is the Problem this makes System unbootable so it looks like, than my System is even going to Bootloop when i use Multidisabler, without that its working 100%!!!! For your PLAN to get GSI at some Point i has Presentet the DSUSideloader Method to Safety Install/testing, and the 100 GSI ROMs wile you Mean Nobody creates ROMs here,The TWRP Alternative wile you mean you need TWRP for GSI Flashing!!!!And yes Android 14 is since Months in Developing, and not only You speaks about it and that i would run on Tab S8 but Nobody has Presentet some Android 14 here (**** I HAVE NOW GOOGLE THE RELEASE DATE OF THE TAB, ITS FULLY SUPPORTET BY SAMSUNG ; ALSO IS MY OFFER TO PORT OneUI 6 surely Nonsense, wile you have after Beta Phase become the Stable, but i cant remember were iam read the last Update was Android 12 **** my Misstake),but the other 2 Android 14 GSI its to Test!!!! so like the GSI Database than Tab S8 cost 700-1000€ now,a good chance to spread Knowledge,and Secure Options they would work!!!!! I am Ready to make it for you, thats why iam here!!!! And you become it to read!!!! I can you Say something what you have lost at this time, thats your warranty wile unlocking Bootloader, Samsung Pass will never be working again even is STOCK rom wile you have ROOTED your Device, and in CustomROM you would never be HideRoot when ya has Banking Apps to use, they detect the Root and give you a Warning, and thats at this Time not Fixable wile the 3th STATUS STRONG_DEVICE_INTEGRITY can not PASS!!! and System Optimizing we can make i advance you, but is that really necessary i dont Know OneUI 6 works great and have enought System Functions, so we can Test Modifications!!!!You have ROOTED Your Device has you Say , so you have Magisk this is working without any Errors, you are also READY to use a Magisk Module so i Say to you install DSUSideloader and Test what you want, you can Flash the GSI after Testing to the Device when you would do this!!!!

Your wishes comes True "I hope one of you will volunteer for that role!"!!!! IAM HERE
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] System23:
I've also seen that people here have presented themselves incorrectly and demanded partition data that make no sense at all to fix the error!!! Account disabled only confirms the suspicion that I got when reading that it's just fake!!! I have to admit that I would actually have liked to have had some data and these are from my S22, and with the Tab S8 I have to guess, but I can say with certainty that the information from the Treble Check APP should be identical, the only thing worth it What I'm not sure about is whether it's also VNDK 31, I tend to think that it could be higher on the Tab S8 because the device is newer!!! I guess I have to jump from one thing to the next, you can compare, Unfortunately I don't have a Galaxy Tab S8
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] studyhuan:
A14 kernel is 5.10.168. do I need to compile kernel. The only one I can find

Samsung Open Source

opensource.samsung.com

It is still only A13 available. Where can I find new kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] System23:
mmmhhh thats a good question, i would say you wait if the source is Released, or you Download the STOCKROM from here https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X806B and i have not Ask but iam would think your not German and your CSC is not EUX or EUY than is it not nessessary you Download it and extract from AP_**_.tar.md5 the boot.img.lz4,than extract the boot.img.lz4 with lz4 and become a boot.img than you extract the Image with magiskboot and than you extract the next too with magiskboot!!! its recommend to use Linux or WSL!!!

here the commands you would use

lz4 boot.img.lz4

mkdir unpack

cd unpack

magiskboot unpack boot.img

magiskboot cpio ramdisk.cpio extract

Than you have the source , have fun

MFG

Steven

UPDATE

I dont know what you would do with the source, but you can rebuild the boot.img from source after you make Modifications, but iam Think a Developer know the ways to get the source!!! Its not bad to ASK looking is for FREE what you do with that is your choice!!!

here to rebuild from source

magiskboot repack ../boot.img new-boot.img

dont forgett to copy magiskboot into unpack folder!!!

Iam not so the fan of compiling i have the last days give Freetz-NG a Try and have Build a FRITZ!BOX 6490 Firmware wich was specilly for me, OMG this has takes so long to compile, there i Understand why the Developers Automate the Build Process especially Lineage Builds, but when i release so many different Builds its a good try to do that^^

AND YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWER IS

NO YOU DONT NEED TO COMPILE A KERNEL
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Kenaz Rune:
Oh wait - I replied to your other T510 message, not this S8 message :)

I'll first try the DSU Sideloader on my T510 because I'm more familiar with it and have TWRP, etc., on there. For this tablet, I'll try TWRP again. With or without it, I know I have to flash stock updates with Odin or similar tool, which means I'll have to reflash TWRP. And yes, I'm aware I lost the warrenty.

Optimizations become important as the device ages, because software becomes more greedy over time. i don't "need" it on the newer devices, but I do value things like a custom kernel that tweaks performance in ways that reduce battery usage.

Most of my Banking apps still work rooted. One stopped working recently as it was updated to detect root.

I really hate that. I'm tempted to call technical support and shame them. If root means it's too dangerous to use their software, why am I able to access from my Linux and Windows devices? I have root on those by default. If that's really a problem worth blocking electronic access, they need to be consistent and force everybody to go back to paper records and manual ledgers.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
One UI 6.0 is out on bifrost app for xar if you want American version and other versions. S22 and fold 4 use the same kernel so I believe if you donate to the developer that was disabled from here he will hook you up
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
That was the path
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
Here's just the firmware folder. Sorry again. XD

File on MEGA

mega.nz
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Thanks, will work on it tomorrow. Join the telegram group to test the build when it is ready.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
I'm not able to use telegram where I live. Would it be possible for you to pm when you have a new test build?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
yes its corrupted please extract from AP
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] emko7:
I've got it running on my Tab S8+, however my touch controls don't work either, nor does my keyboard cover. I've got it working using a USB mouse and keyboard. I have a couple of questions. In step 6, does the data wipe format the internal memory /data and /system partitions only, or /sdcard as well? If so is there a way to backup to microsd or PC through TWRP before doing this? Also, is it correct that I need to flash the Galaxy S22 kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] xplanthris:
Try this one

Download
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Yes will wipe data and internal sdcard not system or micro sd

And kernel is needed.

What is your model!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Looks good, will do it later.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] emko7:
I've got the X806B (Tab S8+ 5G) I did have to wipe and lose some data on internal memory. Flashed the kernel. Can boot up my rooted firmware, can also boot TWRP, but still I can only navigate it with externally connected controls. However I can't seem to mount any external storage to backup to. Neither microSD nor anything connected through USB-OTG. I've tried formatting to FAT32, still no luck. Is there a size limit? I've tried both 128gb and 512gb microsd's, and a 256gb USB stick.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Serghei._sk:
Does anyone know if X906B and X906c are fully compatible for vice versa software installation?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
Heya. Just wondering if any new progress was made on getting the touch screen to work in TWRP yet? That really seems to be the only major issue besides encryption not fully working, which I don't use anyway, so that's a non-issue (at least for me).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Sorry, I'm super busy.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
No problem. Take your time. I'm excited for this and the wait will be worth it when everything is fully functional. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
Just checking in again to see if touch is working in TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Better to make telegram to test the builds
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
I've been trying to make a telegram for the past few hours but the app refuses to accept my phone number. I don't know what the issue is, but until I can find a workaround, I'm not able to use telegram. I know it's a hassle, but could you post your test builds here whenever you get the chance? I'd love to be able to give them a try to see what works and what doesn't, but I'm physically unable to make a telegram or join the group.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Use a vpn
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
I've already tried using a vpn, but telegram either tells me that the number I'm using is either banned or that it's been tried too many times and to try again later. It's incredibly frustrating.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] skrowl:
If it's not on your local app store due to govt censorship, you can get directly from https://telegram.org/android

Once you have the app installed, if your local govt is forcing your ISP to block communication go to Settings > Data and Storage > Proxy Settings and add a MTProto proxy

Hostname: proxy.mtproto.co

Port: 443

Secret: 11112222333344445555666677778888

There are many more available, just search for "MTProto proxy server" on your favorite search engine.

Telegram is EXTREMELY censorship resistant. You'll eventually be able to get past the censorship.

EDIT - It looks like in later posts you say it doesn't work because your phone number is blocked. Google Voice and TextNow numbers can be used to verify Telegram, as well as landlines (you have to wait a couple of minutes for the SMS to timeout, and then it will call the landline).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
I ended up just asking one of my friends if I could use their number to verify my account. Worked out super well.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SAMS122:
Why can't the links to the builds just be posted here instead of jumping through

hoops with Telegram?? I would love to have TWRP on the Ultra.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SavXL:
I believe it's so that they can be tested by multiple users before being posted for these devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SAMS122:
Ahh, so! Live and learn.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
You have it in the OP just read
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] emko7:
I've tried flashing the latest build for my SM-X806B twrp-3.6.2_12-2_afaneh92-gts8p.tar​

But now TWRP won't even load at all. In fact the system just hangs on the samsung logo and won't start up. I can enter download mode using adb and to get my tablet to boot again I had to flash the older version of TWRP where the touchscreen doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
thanks will fix it soon
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] joe535:
Hi, is it possible only to upload TWRP by ADB command (temporarily) to the device, use it and just reboot? I found out that I can do this with my Oneplus 7 pro.. Just great, no need to flash TWRP...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
no
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Hero_is_Over:
formatting data every time you want to put on twrp or update is a pretty heavy cost for a recovery that is useless rn due to no development work being done on it. This is still a great boon to the community with all it's flaws, but me or somebody capable has got to work on AOSP or maybe something as minor as an optimized performance kernel just to justify having to destroy the device setup you spent so much time perfecting. Now if you could nandroid while simultaneously adb pushing the images on desktop as to avoid reliance on encrypted data, then I am all game to be the guinea pig who gets a soft brick every time you release a new version since you don't test first. Which I can't blame you, you have done well and nice enough to do this much for a device you don't own or profit much from
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Chaser42:
Hey guys. I've got a new sgts8 (SM-X700) here and would love to get me some TWRP. Please let me know if there's anything that I can help out with. I have the latest firmware and can get you any files that you require.

I will also give you a visit over in Telegram.

Chaser
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] tnchng:
The firmware folder is readonly, can make it readwrite? I need delete youtube in product folder.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] SAMS122:
Could someone in non-geek language explain tha state of TWRP progress on S8 Ultra.

What works, what doesn't, etc. Can you use it and how?

I have been using it on my other Samsung devices for years and feel handicapped without it.

No backups to SD. No Magisk.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
I'm interested to know the same thing as the guy above me asked.

What is twrp do on the Tab S8 now?

Obviously with a/b slots, dynamic partitions and RO systems it's hard to say.

My Poco F3 can't restore we use twrp to do kernel backups and flash custom Roms. However on the Tab S8 I wouldn't want a custom Rom because you'd lose Spen. Now they finally figured out how to backup data and restore it so that's awesome. You can also build orange fox recovery which is way better than twrp in my opinion. Orange Fox has a magisk module manager so deactivate or delete modules that cause a bootloop. You also have a search bar at top where you can type the file name which is also nice. Recovery is limited these days and I wonder if it does anything really?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
I've been doing XDA now for about 6 years. I have learned that when no one answers you that something doesn't work. My guess is TWRP doesn't back up and restore anything right now. So it would be pointless in some sense. TWRP is almost a thing of the past now. I don't own the S8 tab but I was thinking about getting it. If you have root, permissive kernel, and one UI you don't need anything else. I wouldn't flash AOSP and lose spen if it was available. TWRP doesn't work in almost all new devices so its not the dev's fault its androids for changing everything. Does it have A B slots?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
***Mod edit***

I can skip answering because its already answered in OP

And I see you saying A/B slots on samsung devices ***Mod edit***

And spen work on oasp and even I can make it work on twrp. So stop and read.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
Just to be sure I went ahead and did ctrl+f and scanned the OP for backup and restore and it found 0 matches. So obviously that's TWRPs primary function and then flashing ROMs. Since there are 0 ROMs made that would be pointless to ask. So ill say it again correct me if I'm wrong the TWRP can't backup and restore the system or data right?

When guys like you skip peoples questions that is the answer. It makes you feel bad and so you jump on comments like mine.

What would be more epic would be no it restores full backups now what.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
I almost forgot you don't even have touch screen working and you have AOSP and s pen working with no AOSP Roms made?

None of the things you claim are even possible right now.

Yes Samsung doesn't have A/B slots at the moment but they could change and isn't the system RO and can't be backed up or restored?

I have a tab S6 with the latest TWRP 3.6.2 and like always the S pen freaks out in twrp you can't even touch the screen because it'll start clicking things by hovering over it.

If TWRP can decrypt the S8 it has a purpose but you would have to admit that no backup and restore sucks ****. 3 Years ago every dev would say make backup make backup and now some people just copy and paste twrp page and don't tell you it can't restore backup even if it does back it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
If you find 0 about it in the bug list that means its working so stop this wrong thoughts

I can't list every working feature but I can post every existence bug. This how things work.

Touch works on tabs8 plus and ultra and the lack of good testers on regular tab s8 make touch not working yet.

And yes you can backup and restore rw or ro partitions its not something you would ask because its trivial.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
did you see him jump my comment you have your answer
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
No not every developer does it like that for every device. My poco F3 tells us we can backup and restore and we can't.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Read the edit and stop those negative thoughts

Why I would not post a bug if it exists.

We dont have aosp but we have GSI
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
I've already been reading the telegram thread and you did have a problem with data - July 22nd you fixed data backup issue and update kernel and modules. You didn't list that as a bug here
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] V0latyle:
***Moderator Announcement***

Keep it civil, folks. While you're welcome to differ in opinion, you must treat one another with respect and civility. Flaming and disrespect will not be tolerated.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Its not twrp bug that cant backup data. Its samsung firmware bug so its not listed as twrp bug.

I have fixed it by excluding the fonts folder from data and still under testing.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
Samsung fonts won't back up? Never heard that before
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
The data of fonts not the fonts, I cant explain more the mod will ban me if I do.

So if you got one of those devices come back and ask whatever you like

My twrp is 99.9% stable and if you are worried about the .01% its same for all samsung devices and dont buy samsung if you cant handle the loss of data encryption
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
No are you kidding I hate encryption on my devices. Even with recovery on my poco f3 now able to read the encryption data. I still leave it unencrypted. I'm a lower security guy root, permissive kernel, unencrypted data, bootloader unlocked and no safety net. I think people get carried away with that stuff. I would rather my tablet be fully open for me to do whatever I want to.

Monthly security patches lol next month they'll tell you this months patch was crap again. I don't even care
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
The only problem with newer 2022 devices is that you can't modify the ro f2fs partitions like system without making it rw and its not possible because I didn't release the script to do yet.

So in my opinion my twrp is stable, otherwise its users fault not following my instructions.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] V0latyle:
Some people weren't raised with any semblance of manners.

Take a look at the Pixel 6 forums sometime and see how many people are bricking their phones because they can't follow explicit instructions.

I understand that it's frustrating and rather thankless. Just remember that you owe no one here anything. your time is your own, your work is voluntary, and you have no obligation to spend any more time on these projects than you absolutely want to.

For everyone using this project: You would do well to remember the same. Developers owe you nothing. Do not ask for updates or ETAs. Do not be rude. Be grateful that there are people who spend much of their own time developing work to share.

I appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Techguy777:
Heres a question everyone is there a place in the US where you can get the S8 plus tablet with 5G without a carrier?

Im not finding anything but sometimes you guys know people in Hong Kong that sells them to US.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] deadedge7:
Thanks support twrp and kernel permissive, partition sdcard very good.

SM-X800

/System ro script cool, glad to have you here!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] JonnyBoy1984:
Is there a option to root and flash TWRP, or any other Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Wifi ( SM-X700 ) ?

If there is a option, is there any Custom ROM for this model, too ?

Thanks, JonnyBoy1984
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Chaser42:
MOD EDIT: F WORD REMOVED | READ AND FOLLOW THE FORUM RULES

You. Are. Awesome.

I appreciate everything you do. We're very fortunate to have folks like you in the community who are able to be so altruistic just by doing something on the side as a hobby they enjoy.

Stay awesome, my friend. Many thanks for all that you do. :)

Chaser
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] liuyc:
Hello @afaneh92 . I happen to own a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (Model X700, CSC: CHN) device. And, I forked your GitHub repository, applied some tweaks to the touch screen parameters, and tested the tweaks on my device. I believe that I have fixed the touch screen problem, at least for my device. My device's TWRP is fully working now. I used its touch screen to run the multidisabler, to flash the custom kernel, and to flash Magisk without any problems. Thank you for your brilliant works! And, I am happy to share with you and the community both the source code and binaries. I will attach the GitHub link of my release below. (Attachment 1/2) I will also attach the same binary here for the communities' convenience. (Attachment 2/2)

---- Attachments ----

- Attachment 1/2: Release GitHub link

Link: https://github.com/liu-yucheng/TWRP-GalaxyTabS8/releases/tag/v3.6.2_12-2-3

- Attachment 2/2: Released TWRP binary

File name: twrp-3.6.2_12-2-3_afaneh92-gts8-yliu-patch.tar

File MD5: EC2D4D1E839C6EA1319C65E1CAD63546
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Chaser42:
Thanks

Thanks @liuyc! So far everything is running smoothly.

Ch42er
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
Try my build if touch working!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Chaser42:
Sorry, I didn't realize you had a new build, I will test it as soon as I have a chance.

Ch42er
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] Chaser42:
So I have a question about the kernal patch. I was looking at the notes and it looks like it was made specifically for the kernal in build AVF5. However, I am running the latest update which is build AVG9. Is it normal for this to work? It has been about a day so far everything has been working properly. Maybe I was just lucky? :)

Ch42er
[Samsung Galaxy Tab S8] afaneh92:
If kernel is the same version 5.10.81 or 43 the old one it will work depending on what is yours