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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] tschertel:
Do I miss something without formatting DATA? Isn't better to have access to DATA?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
if you are using stock firmware then do not touch the data section of the root, you will install it anyway
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
There's huge encryption problems with this device, I'm looking into them, I somehow have to fix the kernel panic caused by flashing vbmeta I think
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
I've uploaded a stable version of magendanz build with the touchscreen driver, fastboot fixed too
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
https://github.com/MrFluffyOven/gta8wifi_magendanz_fork/releases/download/11-0/recovery.img
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] tschertel:
Hi. How do I flash it to test? Img files are flashable using TWRP, right?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Recovery is yeah
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
I've fully tested this one
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] ParoXysm2k:
Hi, i have trouble to flash LOS to my SM-X200, too. But first things first, i would love to have a working TWRP with touchscreen working, so i tried to flash this. (converted .img to .tar.md5 and flashed as AP with Odin.) Booted into TWRP recovery, version is now saying "3.7.0_11-1", but touchscreen is still not working
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
There must be something wrong with your device 'cause it's working for others. Have you tried using a mouse?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] ParoXysm2k:
Yes, mouse is working as workaround like on the other versions of TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] tschertel:
Hey 👋

How did you convert from img to tar.md5?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] ParoXysm2k:
With tar-Tool
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
I'll add other touch drivers on Tuesday, this device has 3 or 4 touch screen drivers, it appears Samsung makes all of the devices differently, I'll add something below
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Flashing system images is working from fastboot on my device, if you get reboots after flash, do a data format, a factory wipe, and clear metadata, dalv, and cache, if you still get reboots, go to advanced, terminal I'm twrp and type "multidisabler"
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
and what to do with flashing the Data partition, you need to fix it so that you can make a backup copy and I can experiment with the firmware without installing all the applications and so on

and what to do with encrypting the Data partition, you need to fix it so that you can make a backup copy and I can experiment with the firmware without installing all the applications and so on
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
and is it possible to install android 11 using your twrp-11, otherwise when I did this using my instructions, android 11 did not load, only 13 android works (probably this is due to the versions of bl cp csc as they are designed for android 13) thanks in advance for answer
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
That's currently not possible but I'm looking at manual patches, kinda new to it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Twrp 11 has better decrypt support, if we can fix encryption twrp 11 is key
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bmark109:
Galaxy Tab A8 10.5 [SM-X200]​

remove Bootloader warning Unlocked message ......Anyone have a solution for this

SM-X200 thanks​
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I've seen someone change the message on another device, but you can't eliminate it. The price you pay for unlocking. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Twrp version is not relevant this one works just as well as twrp 12.1, and has nothing to do with android 11, the kernel used is second from latest, I would have used the latest but it broke the touchscreen
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
sir, I can run android 11 on my sm-x205 using your twrp-11. and then when I tried to launch Android 11 using my instructions (flashing the stock recovery from my firmware, I only ran Android 13 and 11 no, it hung on the logo. and that’s all
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
What also confuses me is that the controls are not adapted for the tablet (3 buttons are on the right and I don’t know how to put them in the center. Maybe there is a Magisk module to correct this shortcoming
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Twrp isn't owned by Samsung, I can speak to the twrp group and see if you can change that, I'll get back to you
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Known issue, the Samsung galaxy logo is being caused by EGL Config, I'm looking into patching that, i tried to install the egl drivers, which would stop the logo problem but they caused a bootloop, so there may be twrp patches on geritt I'm looking through them
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
As I understand it, Android 11 cannot be launched on sm-x205 until you make corrections to twrp

As I understand it, Android 11 cannot be launched on sm-x205 until you make corrections to twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
I intend to make another targeted to sm-x205
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
and only after that I will be able to install any gsi on sm-x205 that I find on the Internet
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Sam has the x205, and uses the x200 twrp, and it works for flashing gsis, ask him about how he does it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] 85gallon:
Any suggestions what to do while the additional touch drivers get added? I'm kind of stuck at the TWRP screen and can't do anything other than go into download mode.

Can I go another route through the download screen to load something else? It is kind of funny. I have the bastard tablet that is different from the regular sm-x200. LOL

Is there another version of TWRP for this that is not touch? I guess you can move with the volume buttons andpower buttons.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Just connect a mouse.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Touch drivers may have multiple drivers, but I'm finding most of them work with focaltech, but for some reason a few people don't need any driver
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] muhammed1221:
Can you create twrp for my Samsung Galaxy tab A8 (SM-X207)? (The reason is that kiosk mode is active on my tablet. I need twrp for SM-x207 to remove it. Can you do it?) By the way, the version is Android 13 security patch on August 1.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] sameer_708:
Data mount/Metadata encryption fix wen?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
I'm stumped

I have a Samsung Tab A8 2021 SM-x200 purchased at Costco in Canada.

Flashed the Twrp 3.7.md5 file in Odin 3 on windows 10

It looked to be successful as you can see from the enclosed pic of the Odin dialogue

But when I try to boot into Twrp recovery I get the following error:

"Failed to load locales from the resource files. Failed to compare

Reboot Recovery Cause is unknown

E: Failed to load bitmap installing_text for locale en-US (error -1)

supported API: 3

Any idea what the problem is?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Did you uncheck the auto-reboot option in Odin prior to flashing TWRP? If you let it auto-reboot, then that is your problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
The auto reboot option was not checked. I had to manually exit.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Just tried it again after flashing stock AP file. But this time I flashed @MrFluffyOven's Twrp-Stable-3.tar file with same result; Odin shows success but boots to Android recovery with error message
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
sir, this is the first time I’ve heard and I see that the automatic reboot in odin produces any errors, I always have an automatic reboot and there are no problems
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
sir, I can suggest updating the firmware to the latest version and then flashing TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
hello sir (I have a question for you: why do you treat a person so badly, telling him that this is your problem. You couldn’t just write what he’s doing wrong and write how you can fix it, I think he already understands that this is his problem and he just trying to find a solution
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
What do you find wrong with my telling someone what their problem is? IF you don't uncheck auto-reboot in Odin when flashing TWRP, that is the problem with why it doesn't boot to TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
what you said is that he didn’t uncheck auto restart. (then that’s your problem
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I DID NOT!!! I ASKED IF he had. Do you have a reading problem???????
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
No, I’m fine with reading. It might be the translation I received. And I thought it was disrespectful
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
If you are having to translate messages, I suggest you refrain from making accusation. Translations are not always accurate. Obviously, this one wasn't. Instead, you could have asked me to clarify my meaning.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
ok sir, I admit my guilt for falsely slandering you, but if it’s not difficult for you, please tell me what you meant by writing at the end then that is your problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I'm sorry but your lack of understanding of the English language makes it impossible to have an intelligent discussion. Your translation software doesn't work. Your messages, when translated to English, don't make sense.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
OK, thanks for answer
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Anyone have an idea what the problem might be?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
please write to me in a telegram, I will try to help you individually @MaxiTrusov
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
only I will help you in the morning according to the Moscow time zone
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Thanks @MaxiTrusov but I think it is better to continue the troubleshooting inside of this public forum so that any other people who have a similar problem can benefit from the discussion
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I just want to check to be sure how you got that screen. The way that I flash TWRP from stock, is to uncheck auto-reboot. Then when Odin finishes flashing TWRP, I hold vol down and power button till the screen blanks. As soon as it does, I switch my finger from vol down to vol up while continuing to hold power button. I keep holding the buttons until the nag screen with the red message appears and then release the power button. I keep holding vol up till that screen blanks and then the TWRP screen appears. Is that what you have done?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Thanks. Just tried the above steps but it rebooted back to stock recovery. I will reflash and try again. I'm unable to flash with Odin right now because my dual boot Win 10 partition crashed on me and I'm also having problems accessing the usb drive from my Virtualbox Windows appliance. I have Odin for Linux which I could try until I get a working copy of Windows 10 up again.

One other thought that I had is on firmware. After the second flash I got caught in a boot loop so I flashed the stock AP. But I haven't flashed the rest of the OEM firmware. I'm wondering if I should flash all parts of the OEM firmware before reflashing TWRP and then using the above procedure that you suggest.

While I've used Odin in the past to flash prior Samsung devices that I've owned, I am much happier when I'm able to flash using ABD commands from the command line. I wish that Samsung wasn't such a problem child.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
sir, having looked at your screenshot of the standard recovery, I saw that you have a very out-of-date firmware. I can advise you to update to the latest version of the firmware with updating all files (bl.ap.cp.csc) after the full firmware, try flashing TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
You can't use ADB to flash with Samsung devices because Samsung doesn't support fastboot. You need to flash TWRP in order to get fastboot. Don't neglect to boot to system to re-enable Dev mode and OEM after flashing stock AP, BL and CSC with Odin before flashing TWRP again. Also, the timing on booting directly to TWRP after flashing it can be tricky and if you don't switch from vol down to up quick enough, it will try to boot to system and overwrite TWRP with stock recovery and you'll have to start over. Also, make sure the stock ROM you flash is the latest version.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Ok thanks. I'll update the entire firmware before reflashing twrp and will report the results back tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
мы видим на скриншотах, что этот TWRP был создан для последней прошивки, и мы смотрим на ваш скриншот, ваши версии прошивки не совпадаютView attachment 6037971
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
so I’ll say it again, update the firmware to the latest version and flash this TWRP in the screenshot on the right. Then write if it worked for you
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Ok here's the update. It appears that my problem was both a firmware issue and a key combination issue.. I reinstalled the OEM AP, BL and CSC files then reflashed Twrp and hit the key combination suggested by Lewmur and I managed to get TWRP installed on my SM-X200.

Thanks to both Lewmur and Maxim-Root for your asssistance.

For those of you on Linux, you may be interested to know that you can indeed flash with Odin on Linux. For details see this link: https://technastic.com/download-samsung-odin-linux/

I am enclosing a PDF of the commands that I issued to flash these files on Fedora 37. Let me know if you have any questions.

Now onto the next problem. My touch screen is totally unresponsive to TWRP. I cannot swipe to unlock or select settings, or wipe or use any other buttons. Any thoughts on how to resolve that?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
sir, this problem can be solved by downloading TWRP with a touch driver https://github.com/MrFluffyOven/gta8wifi_magendanz_fork/releases/download/11-0/recovery.img
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] chestertranso:
Ahhh yes, good old MrFluffyOven. Thank you Maxim-Root. I reinstalled Twrp using the file from the above link and all is good now.

Thanks to all for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] muhammed1221:
If I flash this twrp created for SM-X200 to LTE version SM-X207, will it brick? (Can I use twrp for my SM-x207 tablet?)My tablet is installed with Android 13 and the security patch is 1 October 2023
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Don't think it's been tested on that model, most likely it won't work but your choice
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] muhammed1221:
The difference between sm-x200 and sm-x207 is LTE. If I adapt the sm-x200 twrp to sm-x 207, will it work?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
The sm-x205 is the LTE version of the x200. The question is how the the x207 differ from the x205. In the past xx7 models were carrier locked models.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] muhammed1221:
What does locked model mean? I want to install twrp because my tablet is in kiosk mode. Applications called knox manage and knox enrollment and related applications are disabled and cannot be removed, even the data is not allowed to be cleared. That's why I asked to install twrp and remove these applications. By the way, what does the locked model mean?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] seresoul:
help! After flashing i am not able to enter twrp at all and keeps giving me two messages

the tablet turns on to the secured by Knox Samsung logo and gives me this message

"INFO: LOCK FLAG IS :UNLOCK!!!"

the message will stay for about half a second before restarting to the secured by Knox Samsung logo then displaying this message

----------------------------------------

Sysdumpping now, keep power on.

----------------------------------------

no valid data, no info display

no valid data, no info display

no valid data, no info display

no valid data, no info display

Wait...Done!

the message will stay on for about half a second then the tablet will restart and do this over and over and over

im not able to enter twrp or shut the tablet down

edit i meant to reply to this thread..

https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-unofficial-twrp-3-7-0-for-2021-galaxy-tab-a8-10-5-sm-x200.4488691/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] seresoul:
i ended up fixing the issue by flashing a Canadian firmware but stock recovery keeps replacing twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Have you turn off auto reboot in Odin when flashing TWRP and then manually booted to recovery instead of system?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] seresoul:
i ended up fixing all issues. it turns out i was stupid and couldn't follow simple instructions for a moment, i apologize if i caused you any inconvenience, im new at rooting and modding Samsung devices
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] guiasaph:
Running Phh treble gsi Android 14. Perfectly smooth. Thanks Magendanz.

I cannot believe how powerful this tablet is and how much original image deteriorates its performance...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] knigge111:
Where did you get this version?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] guiasaph:
Hi knigee111, sorry for my late response.

Please find below the repository where I downloaded the version that I'm using:

https://github.com/ponces/treble_aosp/releases -> aosp-arm64-ab-gapps-14.0-20240105.img.xz

Some considerations:

My tablet has updates installed from original Samsung ROM until day 15 of this month. What I mean is that when I installed TWRP, I had to use an external mouse because I didn't have X200XXS1CWA3 version anymore.

I installed the system using fastboot -> fastboot flash system system.img (extrated the file .img.xz using the aosp-arm64... and renamed the extracted img to system.img)

After executed fastboot command, wipe data and Format Data (Without this last step the system will not boot/work)

When you boot into system you'll notice laggy home screen.

To fix it go to: System -> Scroll up configuration list and find 'Phh Treble Settings' (hidden by default) -> Misc Features -> Disable HW overlays (activate this option)

If i can help in any way lemme know.

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Got this installed and Disabled HW. Seems to be working fine. One minor point. You can format data and factory reset BEFORE going to fastboot and flashing image. That way you can reboot directly to system after flashing rather than having to boot back to TWRP to do it.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] zfk110:
I have this firmware installed X200XXS3CWK1 when I'm current trying twrp, Im getting twrp bootloop.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Have you tried typing "exit_twrp" in terminal?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
It appears wk1 has made it possible to flash Google vbmeta fixing encryption, that or I've somehow decrypted mine
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MEN1X:
I have the firmware X200XXS3CWK1, will it be possible to install this TWRP in recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] rychel_moura:
tentei fazer mas diz que so aceita binarios oficiais,o que fazer ? queria instalar uma gsi
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Fussel5000:
Is there already a current TWRP for the Android 14 update (X200OXM3DXB3)? or does the twrp_3.7.0_12-2_X200XXS1CWA3 work with Android 14.

Thank you for your good work
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
hello dear user I have a version of twrp that works well on one ui 6 this version was built on firmware version wg 2 but also in this build there is still a problem with decrypting the date partition.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jesternaag:
How do i install this sir?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jesternaag:
Please help. I dont know what to do. I keep experiencing this problem (picture below). I tried to install the "twrp_3.7.0_12-2_X200XXS1CWA3.tar.md5" using Odin... but this "custom binary blocked by oem lock: recovery" keep showing up. Btw I'm currently using the latest update; One UI 6.0, Android 14, SM-X200.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jesternaag:
Help...

My problem now is I'm stuck and keep booting to TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Your problem is that you broke the system partitions. to solve this problem you need to reflash the official firmware and try again. 2 point you should have put oem unlock in developer settings. then unlock bootloader

for more questions you can contact me on telegram https://t.me/MaximRoot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
This may or may not work. In twrp go to /Advance/terminal and type "exit_twrp". Without the quotes.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jesternaag:
Thank you. I tried installing the twrp with disabler and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_11.02.2020 (2).zip and i ended up bricking the tab. After that, i drained it out and install a android 13 firmware, with the latest twrp here. Its fine now. I guess the problem is i install a twrp for Android 13 and not 14.

Btw, last question. Is it okay to install the latest update of this tab, the One ui 6, Android 14? If yes, where should i get the file? And, do i have to clean flash it if i do so?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
you do not need to delete your data in the archive with the firmware there is home csc flash it to the csc odin section to save data

Samsung firmware sm-x200 https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X200

Прошивка Samsung sm-x205 https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X205
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] djcaprimty01:
Hello, my problem is the following, I hope you can help me, it is for tvbox x96mini. before with the old s905w board. Twrp 3.1 worked very well. Now with the new version of the x96mini s905w2 android 12 it no longer works, can someone help me, I want to make a backup.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] djcaprimty01:
Hello, do you know about a twrp? That works for the tvbox x96mini. Before it worked well for the same model but with an s905w android 9 board, it updated to s905w2 and it no longer works, and I couldn't find a zip for the tvbox. thanks for your time
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Hello, you are in the wrong section of the device, I can’t help you
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
TWRP differs for every device. This is a Samsung Tab A8 thread. Nobody here can solve your tvbox problems. TWRP itself is no longer supported. What you find now are hacks of TWRP for specific devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] psrkallez06:
Hello, so is this safe to install when i have android 14? I can only see android 13 on the first page. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] djcaprimty01:
thank you. Someone here who can support me and charge me, I have no problem with them modifying it to my needs.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
You still don't get it. Even someone with the expertise on TWRP, won't have the expertise on your device. We can't even find someone to get TWRP working on a lot of newer Samsung devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
Hey mate your a life saver, your version of TWRP is working well, had no issues flashing 13, 14 GSI images. Had no luck with Magendanz TWRP for some reason, even trying the work arounds. Im using the Australian version SM-X200.

Again thanks for your work.

Currently running Andys lineage-21.0-20240217-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bvS.img.xz, seems stable and fast!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] okaiuz:
hi, i'm waiting a sm-t503 (a7 2022 with Unisoc UMS512 T618 chipset just like the sm-x200), would this recovery work in thi s device also?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
I don't know, you can try this
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] okaiuz:
ok thanks!

i've to install with odin in download mode in ap slot right?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
Yes, flash first with Odin in ap slot. And on first boot get into recovery or twrp will be lost. When in twrp recovery, boot to fast boot and flash twrp permanent using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.IMG".

https://github.com/MrFluffyOven/android_device_samsung_gta8wifi/releases/download/twrp-3.7.1/recovery.img