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[MOD][addon.d] Silent Camera

This mod gets rid of the camera's shutter and video start/stop sounds. There are many easy ways to accomplish this, but the big advantage of this mod is it includes an addon.d script.
What is addon.d?
On some ROMs, like Cyanogenmod, there are scripts in /system/addon.d that run during a ROM update or flash. They can backup and restore system apps (like Gapps), or perform many other functions. This mod includes an addon.d script, so the mod is not lost during a ROM update! If your ROM doesn't support addon.d, this mod should still flash properly, but you won't benefit from addon.d.
Tested and Confirmed to work on:
I'm not even going to bother listing ROMs it works on, as this is such a simple mod, it should work on any AOSP based Android 4+ ROM, for virtually any device. Let us know if it works!
Install Instructions:
- Boot into recovery
- Flash Enable zip
- Reboot
Uninstall Instructions:
- Boot into recovery
- Flash Disable zip
- Reboot
Downloads:
Enable-SilentCamera-1.4.zip
Disable-SilentCamera-1.4.zip
Changelog:
Code:
1.4 - 2/20/13
- Renamed addon.d file (not an important update)
1.3 - 12/23/12
- Minor compatibility fixes
1.2 - 12/22/12
- Initial public release
DISCLAIMER:
This mod involves editing system files. Use at your own risk! Also please don't forget, before you report ROM related bugs in the ROM developer thread, you should remove this mod to make sure the issue is not caused by this mod!

a noob question : will it work on stock rom deodexed?

19phil67 said:
a noob question : will it work on stock rom deodexed?
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It should. I have not tested it, but worst case, it just won't work.

Thanks, works on xylon rom!

Good job.
Think you can cook something up to use the power button as a shutter?

Only N4 or all devices on jb?
I'll give it a shot on One X soon.

Electrostatic King said:
Only N4 or all devices on jb?
I'll give it a shot on One X soon.
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Should work on all devices.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Nice... would it be possible to use the volume keys as the shutter key in the camera app?
How would one go about doing this without using a 3rd party camera app like Camera Zoom...?

It is just easier to delete those camera sounds from /system/media/ui/
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blinde said:
It is just easier to delete those camera sounds from /system/media/ui/
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But when you flash the next nightly, they will be back again. Since this mod uses addon.d, it "sticks" through rom updates.That's really the whole point here.

Working here on AOKP 12/22/12 :good:

Updated zips. Just to make it more compatible with ROMs without addon.d support (if any exist).

I've just added this mod to the Nexus 4 Complete Index
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Putting phone on silent does the same thing does it not

manemzjum said:
Putting phone on silent does the same thing does it not
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Putting the phone on silent does not permanently disable the camera sound...

on wicked v5, the shutter sound for the photo cam works great but the sound for the vid cam is still on..any advice?

rmkilc said:
Putting the phone on silent does not permanently disable the camera sound...
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Not to be nitpicky, but there are several ways to do this and flashing zips are the most troublesome method.
putting the phone on silent
tasker task to put the phone on silent when the camera is launched
rename or delete the file with a root browser
change the permissions of the file with a root browser (to 0000)
Don't get me wrong, I am all kinds of appreciative in your efforts to identify this sound, but flashing zips is probably the most drawn out and laborious method for this.
Yes you have to have root to do most of these, but who has a custom recovery installed that doesn't already have root?

Radimus said:
Not to be nitpicky, but there are several ways to do this and flashing zips are the most troublesome method.
putting the phone on silent
tasker task to put the phone on silent when the camera is launched
rename or delete the file with a root browser
change the permissions of the file with a root browser (to 0000)
Don't get me wrong, I am all kinds of appreciative in your efforts to identify this sound, but flashing zips is probably the most drawn out and laborious method for this.
Yes you have to have root to do most of these, but who has a custom recovery installed that doesn't already have root?
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I think you are missing the point. The entire point of this mod is it supports addon.d. Manually deleting or renaming the files does work, but the next time you flash a ROM update, your sounds will be back. With this mod and addon.d, when you flash a ROM update, it automatically renames the sound files for you.
Not everyone wants to buy tasker. Not everyone wants to remember to put their phone on silent before snapping a photo. But if those options work better for you, don't use this mod! This mod is just another of the many ways to accomplish this. Nobody said it's the only way...
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Radimus said:
Not to be nitpicky, but there are several ways to do this and flashing zips are the most troublesome method.
putting the phone on silent
tasker task to put the phone on silent when the camera is launched
rename or delete the file with a root browser
change the permissions of the file with a root browser (to 0000)
Don't get me wrong, I am all kinds of appreciative in your efforts to identify this sound, but flashing zips is probably the most drawn out and laborious method for this.
Yes you have to have root to do most of these, but who has a custom recovery installed that doesn't already have root?
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this is one of the least laborious methods if you flash ROMs on a frequent basis and don't use tasker. yes, you can put your phone on silent, but this silences the phone regardless. the root browser methods may not survive flashing new ROMs unless you prepare a script like the OP did.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk HD

Radimus said:
Not to be nitpicky, but there are several ways to do this and flashing zips are the most troublesome method.
putting the phone on silent
tasker task to put the phone on silent when the camera is launched
rename or delete the file with a root browser
change the permissions of the file with a root browser (to 0000)
Don't get me wrong, I am all kinds of appreciative in your efforts to identify this sound, but flashing zips is probably the most drawn out and laborious method for this.
Yes you have to have root to do most of these, but who has a custom recovery installed that doesn't already have root?
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1. I don't like the shutter sound. I don't want to go through a hassle of putting the phone on silent everytime. What happens if I'm really super tired and the shutter goes off by accident?
2. I don't want to download a app when I can just flash a ZIP ONCE and be done with it.
3. I don't want to rename or delete the file everytime I flash a ROM. OP added a script so it stays there after each ROM update flash (only time you have to reflash it is when you wipe factory and start over with a new ROM)
4. This is more of a hassle than flashing a file once.
Flashing a zip isn't troublesome at all, especially when you have to flash it once. If flashing one zip in your lifetime of that rom is troublesome, you shouldn't even be flashing anything on your phone.
Great work OP. Very helpful until CM adds a toggle for silent camera (if it ever gets added back in).
Some people flash a custom recovery and are not rooted. It's the only way to manually apply OTAs (from Galaxy Nexus).

[ROM][GB][2.3.6]...OG Revolution (Stock based rom) formerly OG_ZVB

Well, well, well.
Here we go!
This here is OG Revolution. A light weight rom for the LG Revolution VS910.
What's under the hood:
--Based off the ZVB update
--Debloated
--Deodexed
--SuperSU
--Ultimate Multi-tasking MOD from Zeppelinrox
--Stock ZVB kernel w/ init.d support
--Custom build.prop tweaks
--Super ad blocking host file
--Custom OG theme
--CRT-off (screen off animation)
--Rooted
--Unsecure kernel
--Custom OG tweaks
--Sysctl support/tweaks
--Beats Audio
--Sony Xloud
--1% low batt notification
--Accurate batt mod (1% increments)
--Custom boot animation
--Direct Injection Entropy booster - by Exit_Only
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Instructions:
1 Download ROM
2 Reboot into recovery
3 Backup device
4 WIPE DATA (before flashing OG)
5 Flash OG (after DATA WIPE)
6 Reboot system
7 Wait. Check out the custom OG Revolution kernel splash
8 Wait some more while watching custom boot animation
9 Proceed with sim activation
10 (android phone will FC on first boot. Otherwise, works fine)
11 Press home key (initial setup will FC)
12 When fully booted, log into play store.
13 Start downloading your apps.
**Swype must be enabled in Settings. LG keyboard is default.
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****IMPORTANT****
If you do not wipe data, you will run into a lot of quirks.
Also, if you have issues with super user, just download SuperSU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Get the flashable zip.
If, you flash and are not rooted, just re-root the device.
About phone will not show ZVB. It only shows the latest ota/tot you've installed. For proof, check build.prop or check your download speed (wifi or mobile )
Quickboot has been provided for boot options. Power menu is completely stock.
I am not responsible for any damage to your device. Use at your own risk.
Step 3 clearly states to backup device.
If there are any kwirks, like no status bar or missing images within the UI, just reboot. IDK why this happens but it does. Just reboot and things should be OK.
Also, pls be weary of any tweaks or addons you install. Examine the OG Tweaks script in the init.d folder for any conflicts first. If you don't know, ask.
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Finally 1.0
OK, OK. Enough BS.
DOWNLOAD
OG Revolution 1.0
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Coming soon: Power menu mod, Porting of themes to OG, and anything else I or anyone else can come up with.
Thank you's:
Zepplinrox
MT
Exit_Only
LDrifta (over @ AF)
PlayfulGod
"I'm sure there are more"
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
Well, well, well.
Here we go!
This here is OG ZVB. A light weight rom for the LG Revolution VS910.
What's under the hood:
Instructions:
****IMPORTANT****
If you do not wipe data, you will run into a lot of quirks.
Also, if you have issues with super user, just download SuperSU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Get the flashable zip.
If, you flash and are not rooted, just re-root the device. I think it might be the SU 3.2. idk just yet. Next version might have SuperSU instead.
About phone will not show ZVB. It only shows the latest ota/tot you've installed. For proof, check build.prop or check your download speed (wifi or mobile )
You will need to use an app or the power button combo to boot to recovery. Power menu is completely stock.
This is a beta
OK, OK. Enough BS.
DOWNLOAD
Coming soon: OG ZVB Pure
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Well Done. Downloading it now.

Let me know what you think ppl. Feedback is great.
Next I'm working on adding or trying to add custom boot ani to the zvb stock kernel. Idk maybe I'll try to compile one. We will see.
And thanks to all who have dl'd it and are willing to give it a try. :beer:
<"I aM famous">
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda app-developers app

Sweet. Will have to give it a go.
I just finished getting the Fascinatemtd ported to Ubuntu Touch. Need to complete my repo and get it out there.
Haven't gotten a new phone, yet. Still looking forward to doing something with this little old Revo when I do, though.

Flashed the ROM this morning. I am setting up my phone right now. So far everything seems good. Runs great thus far. I will run it for a few days and post back.

Haxcid said:
Flashed the ROM this morning. I am setting up my phone right now. So far everything seems good. Runs great thus far. I will run it for a few days and post back.
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Appreciate it.
One thing, my wife's revo prompted her for the zvb update. I believe i forgot to disable the updater. My bad y'all. You can manually fix it or just wait a bit. I will post a patch to disable the verizon updater; makes it simple if you don't know how.

I went from ZVB stock to OG and so far it has been pretty seamless. I have all my apps installed again and everything configured. Everything appears to work great. Nice debloated base ROM with a few tweaks is exactly what I was looking for in a ROM.
Great Work.
My recommendation to those who are still here, Use the TOT and take the phone to ZV9, update to ZVB, root/cwm, back it up, and make the switch from BO...
The problem I fill with BO was there was to much done to it and that between the Kernal and the overclocking it just makes the phone unstable for many. I know I could not run it.
It would be nice if we could get the ZVB TOT and get the firmware ripped out.
Great work I.M.

Good to hear. And about the firmware, I'm working on that. I'm seem to be stuck on v8.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Really dumb question but....what link to I click to download the file from the download site? I clicked download and it brought me to a site that tries to sign me up for Netball???
Edit: Found the link. Buried between a bunch of ads towards the bottom of the page....

Just flashed OG ZVB, looks like you removed the Bing APK because when I hit the search button on the bottom right I get an error message. Any way to rewire that so it launches google search?

Never noticed that. I'll look into it and see what's up.
Sent from my VS910 4G using xda app-developers app

Also, I am having issues with Internet Connectivity. Web browsing seems to be fine but the Play Store is almost completely nonresponsive as well as downloading themes from within Beautiful Widgets. I am not sure why the internet works in one place but not another. Thought I would report this nonetheless however.

dbeauch said:
Also, I am having issues with Internet Connectivity. Web browsing seems to be fine but the Play Store is almost completely nonresponsive as well as downloading themes from within Beautiful Widgets. I am not sure why the internet works in one place but not another. Thought I would report this nonetheless however.
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the connectivity issue 'could' be caused by the ad blocking host file. There should be 2 host files within the rom. One of them is a backup of the stock host file. Just swap em and reboot. also, vzw dns servers have always seemed a little slow to me. try changing them to google's dns servers. Rom toolbox can do it for you. I'm also gonna check and see if it is something on my end.
And as to the search issue, mine goes to google. Maybe try installing google search from the playstore and let us know.

I.M.famous XMAN said:
the connectivity issue 'could' be caused by the ad blocking host file. There should be 2 host files within the rom. One of them is a backup of the stock host file. Just swap em and reboot. also, vzw dns servers have always seemed a little slow to me. try changing them to google's dns servers. Rom toolbox can do it for you. I'm also gonna check and see if it is something on my end.
And as to the search issue, mine goes to google. Maybe try installing google search from the playstore and let us know.
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How do I swap the host files?

dbeauch said:
How do I swap the host files?
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Rename "hosts" to "hosts.bak" or whatever you prefer. Then rename the other host file to just "hosts"
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

betatest3 said:
Ok well.... bye guys, I will no longer be developing for this phone(publicly).
I built a ZVB ROM based on OG, it flashes, it boots, it is very slow, did not make it into the setup screen, it restarts.
Could it be made not to do this?
If so I will continue making ROMS.
But for now TestROM will just be getting bug fixes, and tweaks no ZVB.
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Send me a link the your rom. I'll take a look and see if there is something I can do to help.

ok so I have been running this for about a day now. Initially it was very slow and internet connectivity was intermittant. I downloaded a third party ad blocking app and redid the hosts file and that seemed to fix it. But another part of the prob I was having was that it turns out that I DID in fact lose root access. So I rerooted and re-CWMed and now its running flawlessly.
Here are some suggstions for next release:
1) Remove even more bloat (DeskHome for example)
2) Replace Launcher with something better. LG Home sucks!
3) Add in Google Maps, Quick Boot or similar (or mod Power Menu to include same functionality incl screencap feature), and add the latest Swype as default keyboard (LG ZVB preinstalled Swype is terrible).
4) Replace Superuser with SuperSU and fix this whole losing root on flash thing.
5) Update all preinstalled apps with latest version.
6) Update About Phone to include all relevant info for ROM and underlying firmware.
7) update default Browser homepage to Google.com or something (really anything other than the LG default...terrible)
8) enable non market apps and usb debugging by default
9) update with a cool boot ani (like the android peeing on the apple, I love that one!)
OK this is all I can think of for now. Thanks so much for your work here! It's way more than anything I could do! Now that I have fixed the hosts issue and root issue this ROM is working great. Although I am still having intermittant occasional data connectivity issues. I will continue to monitor.

betatest3 said:
OK I will follow your suggestions later, after some stuff gets done.
Thanks guys
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I'm on the sidelines now since this phone is no longer activated and is a lonely server sitting at home. Going to see if I can get the official OTA to ZVB and try your next release. Great going for keeping some air in this old tire
...not sure if ZVB will OTA to a phone that's not active. Will see.
Edit: Nope. The OTA has to come over the air. Seems obvious, eh? I had to fit the active micro SIM card from the GS4 into the Revo to get the update OTA.

dbeauch said:
ok so I have been running this for about a day now. Initially it was very slow and internet connectivity was intermittant. I downloaded a third party ad blocking app and redid the hosts file and that seemed to fix it. But another part of the prob I was having was that it turns out that I DID in fact lose root access. So I rerooted and re-CWMed and now its running flawlessly.
Here are some suggstions for next release:
1) Remove even more bloat (DeskHome for example)
2) Replace Launcher with something better. LG Home sucks!
3) Add in Google Maps, Quick Boot or similar (or mod Power Menu to include same functionality incl screencap feature), and add the latest Swype as default keyboard (LG ZVB preinstalled Swype is terrible).
4) Replace Superuser with SuperSU and fix this whole losing root on flash thing.
5) Update all preinstalled apps with latest version.
6) Update About Phone to include all relevant info for ROM and underlying firmware.
7) update default Browser homepage to Google.com or something (really anything other than the LG default...terrible)
8) enable non market apps and usb debugging by default
9) update with a cool boot ani (like the android peeing on the apple, I love that one!)
OK this is all I can think of for now. Thanks so much for your work here! It's way more than anything I could do! Now that I have fixed the hosts issue and root issue this ROM is working great. Although I am still having intermittant occasional data connectivity issues. I will continue to monitor.
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I agree pretty much. I would leave home but convert it to a non system app. I would add another launcher. Home is not normally laggy for me but it is in this rom. Updated swipe would be ok.
I prefer the stock boot animation vs. animations like the android peeing on an apple do no interest me what so ever.
As for overall performance... Today it really seems very very slow. For now I am going to have to restore my back up. It is really really dragging ass.

Ok guys, I've almost got custom boot animations to work with the stock kernel and I think I got the lag figured out. Testing out a few things, so be looking for an update shortly.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

[GUIDE] How to root Salaxy Tab S2 T817T

How to Root Samsung Tab S2 T817T (Step-By-Step Guide)
Obligatory notices
This procedure is only for the Samsung Tab S2 SM-T817T
Performing any of the operations in this post risks bricking your device
Performing any of the operations in this post will irreversibly void your warranty
Performing any of the operations in this post will irreversibly trip Knox and make it unusable for Samsung Pay (and any other features which require Knox)
I am not using a SIM card with my device, so I have no idea how this procedure will impact that functionality. People on the XDA thread (forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/help/sm-t817t-root-t3206079) where I pieced together these instructions from suggested that the SIM card still works for mobile data. UPDATE: Later in this thread people have confirmed that mobile data DOES work after rooting. Yay!
Introduction
OK, so a brief story of how/why I was forced to figure this method out. I found a listing on eBay for the Samsung Tab S2 T810N, paid $300 for it and received it into my impatient hands. Without checking the specific version of the tab I push right into the rooting procedure I had thoroughly researched for the T810N. Suddenly my tablet is in a bootloop and I am panicking that it is ruined. In the recovery mode I see that I have the T817T. Anger towards the seller aside, I frantically research how to recover the T817T. There is virtually no documentation for this procedure, so I am forced to mix-and-match. After about 5 hours, the tablet is finally up, running, and rooted!
TL;DR - verify your model number before attempting root
Files
All the files can be found here (drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxPb6XhrMsaoa01zdjVUVWMzQWs&usp=sharing). Let me explain what each file is:
T817TUVS2AOL1_T817TTMB2AOL1_TMB.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoeGpmbnRoeFA5MUU/view?usp=sharing) - This is an Android 5.1.1 image for Samsung Tab S2 T817T. You may not even need this, but just in case. If you use this, unzip the file to get the .md5 file!
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.51.0.exe (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoc09qNm41OFhKLWc/view?usp=sharing) - Necessary Windows drivers for Samsung devices. Install this!
Odin3_v3.10.6.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoLWtkek9UYWZGNGM/view?usp=sharing) - A flashing tool for Windows. Unzip these files!
twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810.tar (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoN0N6V3JzX290aGc/view?usp=sharing) - This is a custom recovery tool for Android. Although designed for the T810 series, it does work on the T817T. Do not untar these files!
Tab_S2_t817T_boot.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaob0hyME0zV2EtSnc/view?usp=sharing) - A custom bootloader for the T817T which is required to root. Do not unzip these files!
BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoNk9uWkxRZ0wwTE0/view?usp=sharing) - A newer version of SuperSu which works on the T817T. Do not unzip these files!
Preparation
Download all the files above. Install, unzip, and untar (or not) as instructed.
Settings -> About device - Verify that you have the SM-T817T
Settings -> About device - Verify that you are running Android 5.1.1
Backup all your files, contacts, apps, etc.
Verify that your device has at least 80% charge
Rooting Procedure
(OPTIONAL) Flash Android 5.1.1 image. This step is not necessarily required. If you are running Android 5.1.1, then you should be fine. However, this is what I had to do, since I got into a bootloop by not checking my version number first (yes, stupid me). Further, if you have any errors or issues below you absolutely will need to perform this step to recover and restart the rooting procedure. Anyway:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'download mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME. Verify by pressing VOLUME UP
Run program Odin3 v3.10.7.exe
Plug your device to the computer with a USB cable
Verify that Odin message window states "<ID:#/###> Added!!"
Click the "AP" button in Odin and select T817TUVS2AOL1_T817TTMB2AOL1_T817TUVS2AOL1_HOME.tar.md5 file
Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear. This will take a long time since this is a large file
Your device will automatically reboot
Perform basic setup procedures on Android so that you can access the Settings menu
From this point onward your must perform every step in the exact order as stated. Not doing so seriously risks putting your device into a bootloop or bricking it. You should be able to recover from that, but still...
Enable developer options:
Settings -> About device - click on "Build number" like 10 times until "Developer options" are enabled and button is added to Settings menu
Settings -> Developer options - enable:
Developer options - ON
OEM unlock - ON
USB debugging - ON
Flash TWRP recovery software:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'download mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME. Verify by pressing VOLUME UP
Run program Odin3 v3.10.7.exe
Plug your device to the computer with a USB cable
Verify that Odin message window states "<ID:#/###> Added!!"
Click the "AP" button in Odin and select twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810.tar (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoN0N6V3JzX290aGc/view?usp=sharing) file
Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear
Your device will automatically reboot, verify that the tablet boots properly
Copy bootloader and SuperSu to tablet:
With your tablet on, attach it to your computer with a USB cable
Navigate to the root directory of the tablet storage
Copy Tab_S2_t817T_boot.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaob0hyME0zV2EtSnc/view?usp=sharing) and BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoNk9uWkxRZ0wwTE0/view?usp=sharing) files to the root directory
Detach tablet from your computer
Flash custom bootloader with TWRP:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'recovery mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME UP + HOME
Select "Install"
Select Tab_S2_t817T_boot.zip and click "Install"
Verify install with slider
STOP HERE!!! READ THE NEXT STEPS CAREFULLY!!!
TWRP will now offer to install SuperSu for you. DON'T DO IT!! Doing this will cause your tablet to bootloop because it is not the right version of SuperSu
Decline the SuperSu installation and restart your tablet
Verify that the tablet boots properly
REPEAT "Flash TWRP recovery software:" instructions. This is a necessary step. Without it your tablet will go into a bootloop and you will need to start the root procedure over. Weird, I know. Just do it.
Flash SuperSu with TWRP:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'recovery mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME UP + HOME
Select "Install"
Select BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip and click "Install"
Verify install with slider
Reboot the tablet
DONE! Assuming your tablet boots properly your should now be rooted and see the SuperSu app installed on your tablet.
Recovery
If you need to recover from some error you will need to start over completely. Use the Android 5.1.1 image file T817TUVS2AOL1_T817TTMB2AOL1_TMB.zip (same as above) to perform this. You can also use this Android image to restore the device to an unrooted version. This will not restore your warranty or Knox.
Extras
To get rid of the pesky KNOX security notification which will persist, use a program like ROM Toolbox Lite (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en). In the App Manager select the following apps and 'freeze' them:
SecurityLogAgent 4.1.4 (this one is critical to freeze!)
KNOX 2.3.0
KNOX 2.3.1
KNOX II 2.3.0
KNOX SetupWizardClient 2.3.0
KnoxFolderContainer 2.4.0
To get rid of the "No SIM card inserted" notification (if you aren't using a SIM card) use the build.Prop Editor in ROM Toolbox Lite. Add the following entry:
Property Name: ro.config.donot_nosim
Property Value: 1
Conclusions
I put this guide together for people who are having trouble finding a simple and easy-to-follow guide for rooting the T817T. Hopefully this can save you a number of frustrating and worrisome hours (not that rooting your Android device is ever a calm undertaking).
Please let me know if there are any errors in the procedure or if you have any suggestions regarding the steps or presentation of the material. Enjoy being a super-user!
Original content: blog.mchristian.co/blogs/post/How-to-Root-Samsung-Tab-S2-T817T/

phduhblog said:
Long time user, first time poster.
First off, let me say, THANK YOU XDA! You guys have been a crazy valuable resource over the years.
However, with regard to the T817T, the documentation is lacking severely. I have created a comprehensive step by step guide to rooting the T817T. Unfortunately, as a first time poster, I cannot post links or anything like that so...if somebody could fix that I would appreciate it. I spent a long time formatting the posting and adding file download links with the XDA formatter so that it wouldn't look like I was link whoring to my blog, just to be told to **** off... . Seeing as that's not possible, here is the url to my blog with the rooting instructions:
blog.mchristian.co/blogs/post/How-to-Root-Samsung-Tab-S2-T817T
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http://blog.mchristian.co/blogs/post/How-to-Root-Samsung-Tab-S2-T817T
Thanks my friend
Edit: Completely professional and well done how to.. written just the way I like it, fantastic!! I think you should just edit your first post and paste all this in here on XDA... and ill be happy to carry your url link for you.

Complete text of the GUIDE
Edited and posted it above. Good luck with the rooting. Thanks!

An excellent guide. I'd spent the last few hours reading post after post gathering the correct information for the T817T specifically. I had come to the same basic conclusion as your guide states but its great to have some confirmation! I have a few differences in my install process than you did though. I did things in this order:
Enable developer options:
Copy bootloader and SuperSu to tablet:
THEN
Flash TWRP recovery software:
and between 6 and 7
Uncheck AutoReboot in the Options tab
7. Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear
8. Use Power+VolumeDown+Home to reboot from bootloader and AS SOON as the screen goes black slide your finger from VolumeDown to VolumeUp
This should boot you into TWRP
Flash custom bootloader with TWRP:
after 4:
press "add another zip" and select the SuperSU zip as well.
5. Verify install with slider
6. Reboot
Done
By booting directly into TWRP the stock recovery doesn't have a chance to overwrite it. It won't need to be flashed a second time. You can also flash the kernel (...boot.zip) and SuperSU zip in the same pass. Saves a couple steps.
Either way I can confirm this works and all of the files are correct!
Thanks again for organizing all of this and making this great guide!

patrioticparadox said:
An excellent guide. I'd spent the last few hours reading post after post gathering the correct information for the T817T specifically. I had come to the same basic conclusion as your guide states but its great to have some confirmation! I have a few differences in my install process than you did though. I did things in this order:
Enable developer options:
Copy bootloader and SuperSu to tablet:
THEN
Flash TWRP recovery software:
and between 6 and 7
Uncheck AutoReboot in the Options tab
7. Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear
8. Use Power+VolumeDown+Home to reboot from bootloader and AS SOON as the screen goes black slide your finger from VolumeDown to VolumeUp
This should boot you into TWRP
Flash custom bootloader with TWRP:
after 4:
press "add another zip" and select the SuperSU zip as well.
5. Verify install with slider
6. Reboot
Done
By booting directly into TWRP the stock recovery doesn't have a chance to overwrite it. It won't need to be flashed a second time. You can also flash the kernel (...boot.zip) and SuperSU zip in the same pass. Saves a couple steps.
Either way I can confirm this works and all of the files are correct!
Thanks again for organizing all of this and making this great guide!
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I'm glad you have figured out another way! This is turning into what a proper thread on rooting should look like
I had actually tried the non-auto-reboot from Odin method too, but couldn't time the change to VOLUME UP correctly. After a couple times I just gave up and tried things the long way around. Never thought to flash the zip files in the same TWRP session though. I generally like doing things the long way around and getting confirmation that things still work after each and every step. Whatever works though!
Thanks for the reply

phduhblog said:
I'm glad you have figured out another way! This is turning into what a proper thread on rooting should look like
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Indeed it is.
Are your volume buttons functioning properly after this? Just noticed yesterday mine aren't adjusting the volume.

patrioticparadox said:
Indeed it is.
Are your volume buttons functioning properly after this? Just noticed yesterday mine aren't adjusting the volume.
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Hmmm, odd. Sorry to hear that. Yes, mine work just fine.

Turns out my volume buttons are fuctioning just fine. I think I just pressed it wrong and didn't have a minute to double check it at the time.

patrioticparadox said:
Turns out my volume buttons are fuctioning just fine. I think I just pressed it wrong and didn't have a minute to double check it at the time.
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Whew! I'm glad to hear that. Now people can root their T817T without concern!

Yep! Been using this for two weeks now and no problems!

Can anyone confirm that the mobile internet still work when you have a SIM card in? Thanks.

phduhblog said:
Can anyone confirm that the mobile internet still work when you have a SIM card in? Thanks.
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SIM does not work-- just restored back to stock.. going to wait a little bit before re-rooting.

androidcues said:
SIM does not work-- just restored back to stock.. going to wait a little bit before re-rooting.
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Hmmm. Well that's good to know at least. Thanks for the update!
Also I'm glad you were able to revert to stock and get it working.

Yeah... Ive fully unrooted and gone back to samsung for a bit.. wont be long because I automatically gravitate back to CM. hehe.
vibration doesnt work on CM... that was a big thing because i rely on tactile vibration for notifications.... (i am deaf so.. the noisy parts are useless ?)
but anyway... taking a moment to thank you again for your writeup...i really needed that...soon after i read your blog i was rooted and rocking!
But Samsung sucks bro... i cant stand all these ****ty apps on my tablet so maybe I'll come back sooner.
0x1
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androidcues said:
Yeah... Ive fully unrooted and gone back to samsung for a bit.. wont be long because I automatically gravitate back to CM. hehe.
vibration doesnt work on CM... that was a big thing because i rely on tactile vibration for notifications.... (i am deaf so.. the noisy parts are useless )
but anyway... taking a moment to thank you again for your writeup...i really needed that...soon after i read your blog i was rooted and rocking!
But Samsung sucks bro... i cant stand all these ****ty apps on my tablet so maybe I'll come back sooner.
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Yep, I can definitely see why vibration notifications would be important for you!
As much as I dislike bloatware, from any company, Samsung just makes the most powerful tablets/phones. My best solution is to root and disable all the bloatware.
I'm glad the guide was well received and it seems to work for people.

My mobile data and SIM functions all work fine. Not sure why yours didn't

patrioticparadox said:
My mobile data and SIM functions all work fine. Not sure why yours didn't
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Awesome! That is weird it didn't work for the other guy. Did you flash the provided Android version first or just go straight into the rooting? Thanks for the update!

phduhblog said:
Awesome! That is weird it didn't work for the other guy. Did you flash the provided Android version first or just go straight into the rooting? Thanks for the update!
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Sorry for the late reply. I Odined the latest firmware to reset everything to a stock base before then flashing as your steps suggest (with the noted exceptions from my first post). My mobile data has worked flawlessly and I have had zero SIM related issues. In fact, I have had no issues what-so-ever. (I did think I had an issue with my volume rocker not working but that was user error. I have my tablet in a case of sorts and was not pressing hard enough). @phduhblog and @androidcues are you both still experiencing mobile data and SIM issues as of now?

patrioticparadox said:
Sorry for the late reply. I Odined the latest firmware to reset everything to a stock base before then flashing as your steps suggest (with the noted exceptions from my first post). My mobile data has worked flawlessly and I have had zero SIM related issues. In fact, I have had no issues what-so-ever. (I did think I had an issue with my volume rocker not working but that was user error. I have my tablet in a case of sorts and was not pressing hard enough). @phduhblog and @androidcues are you both still experiencing mobile data and SIM issues as of now?
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Wording changed! Thanks for the update.

One question pls. I have the T817V tab 9.7 w/OEM bootloader option button. Is any of this available to use for my tab? TWRP recovery maybe? Any files? Any reply is appreciated. Novice seeking knowledge. Thank you so much.

Bricked HTC One M7, I need serious help!

Hello everyone, I used to have an account on here years ago and I just had to create a new one for the purpose of this thread. Let me know if this type of issue has already been resolved but I have spent a great deal of time trying to locate a solution with no results. I have an older HTC One m7 I started using again to try and use the hotspot on it because I have unlimited data I needed to root it. Only reason for the hotspot is because I just moved and I am still waiting for my internet service to be hooked up on the second. Anyways, down to buisness. I made myself a developer on my device, unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP V2.5.0.0 onto my phone. All was going well until the phone went to reboot. After it rebooted I was in the TWRP recovery menu, and I went to back up. As soon as I clicked it the phone completely froze up on that screen. And then a lock image appeared with TWRP across where the combination would go and i could still see everything in the background. Install, back up, mount, restore, settings, reboot etc. And beneath the image of the lock, which actually appears to be unlocked it says swipe to unlock and has a slider beneath it. Completely unresponsive on the screen, I cannot select anything at all. No different combinations of presses on the volume keys or power button is resetting or doing anything. I cannot even get it to turn off. I did notice, when i long press the power button the back arrow and home button flash simultaneously (on the HTC One M7 those are touch screen buttons, that are actually visible even when the device is off, but also completely unresponsive. I did notice as well that if I plug in my phone charger in the background above the menu options it shows how charged my battery is, and appears to charge when I plug it in. It is a silver, HTC One M7, AT&T version, running android 5.0.2 Thank everyone in advance, I tried to be as detailed as possible but let me know if more information is required to understand what is going on here. Thank you!

***UPDATE***
Ok everyone, issue resolved luckily since I did not get any responses on here. To anyone experiencing that same issue that I described. I let the phone die completely while it was frozen on the TWRP screen. I plugged it in while pressing down volume, and power button at same time and that allowed me to access the bootloader finally once more! From there you can select fastboot, then select reboot and everything will kick back up like normal! Just in case anyone finally stumbles across this what is a safe way to root my phone other than using TWRP? Thank you in advance!

cbmccown said:
Ok everyone, issue resolved luckily since I did not get any responses on here. To anyone experiencing that same issue that I described. I let the phone die completely while it was frozen on the TWRP screen. I plugged it in while pressing down volume, and power button at same time and that allowed me to access the bootloader finally once more! From there you can select fastboot, then select reboot and everything will kick back up like normal! Just in case anyone finally stumbles across this what is a safe way to root my phone other than using TWRP? Thank you in advance!
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The best way to root your phone is to use the custom ROM's root manager. This is built in to cyanogenmod based roms, and doesnt require SuperSU. there is no app and it doesnt bother you about installing binaries or updating.
I always used SuperSU until I used CM.
Of all the ways to install root management, are these two the best. There is kingroot if you arent that concerned about the use of this third method.
For many the SuperSU (also installed by TWRP) is the most popular. Many will not know of the Custom ROM settings for root management and will install SuperSU over their setup. Its probably gonna be found in developer options, the root access toggle. It might be found in plain old settings though.

kruc Ire said:
The best way to root your phone is to use the custom ROM's root manager. This is built in to cyanogenmod based roms, and doesnt require SuperSU. there is no app and it doesnt bother you about installing binaries or updating.
I always used SuperSU until I used CM.
Of all the ways to install root management, are these two the best. There is kingroot if you arent that concerned about the use of this third method.
For many the SuperSU (also installed by TWRP) is the most popular. Many will not know of the Custom ROM settings for root management and will install SuperSU over their setup. Its probably gonna be found in developer options, the root access toggle. It might be found in plain old settings though.
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Also, it always restarts if you hold the power button down for 15 *long* seconds.

[Rom][VZW_Hybrid_BRA1][Stock_SafetyNet_SamsungPay][No_Root_Required_To_Install/Run]

This is for Verizon S7 Edge Only
This is for those that would like a slightly modified custom rom with all the features enabled that stock Verizon roms block. With the ability to still have working Samsung Pay and pass SafetyNet check. You can run this rom as is and never have to root if you don't want too. Root is not required to install rom.​
Feature:
Easy Root/Unroot Feature Simply Flash Eng Boot Image To Root And One Button Click Too Unroot.
Working WifiCalling VOLTE Verizon Cloud And VVM
S8 Phone And InCallUI
S8 Launcher
S8 Gallery
S8 MyFiles
S8 Clock
S8 Calendar
S8 Messages
Flashfire Preinstalled(Only Works If Rooted)
Adaway Add Blocking (Can Be Enabled Only If your Rooted)
AdHell Ad Blocking(NonRoot AdBlocking)
Updated Camera App
Native Network Speed Meter In Status Bar
Native Call Recording Enabled With Auto Call Record Feature
Spam Caller ID
Nearby Places
Samsung Cloud
Multi Users
Native Screen Recorder
Floating Messages
Extra Fonts
App Lock
Device Maintenance Feature
HotSpot Hack For Old Unlimited Plans
Working Samsung Pay(Only If Unrooted)
SafetyNet Pass(Only If Unrooted)
If Rooted Kernel Set To Permissive
Lockscreen Torchlight
Access To Keylight Menu
Access To Outdoor Mode
Accesss To Advanced Phone Menu
Bugs:
Secure Folder Does Not Work But Private Mode And App Lock Still Do
If Adhell Will Not Activate This is Samsung Blocking It Not A Bug In The Rom If This Happens Try AdHell2
Download:
EASY_ROOT_ROM.zip
For Totally Custom Rom Of This Concept Please Visit
http://stang5litre-roms.proboards.com/
Directions:
This Will Wipe Your Phone
Must Start Process On Verizon Firmware. Not Ufirmware.
Make Sure Samsung Drivers Are Installed On Computer
Reboot Phone To Download Mode/Bootloader Mode And Plug Phone Into Computer
Run Verizon.bat File And Follow Directions
After Rom Is Installed If You Need To Root To Change Something
Directions To Root Rom:
Use Odin And Flash AP_SM_G935_ENG_BOOT_IMG.tar
Directions To UnRoot Rom:
In Rom Control Under Phone Settings Click To Unroot Rom
Thanks And Credits:
stang5litre
jds3118
krog18
elliwigy
echoe rom and noname rom
klabit87
stang5litre Test Group
Kernel source
RomControl Source

Mine

Nice bud more stuff for people to play with!!!! Great work as usual ??

Sorry if this is a dumb question but is this MM or N? Thanks

ToyoRob said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but is this MM or N? Thanks
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Nougat

sweet. ill check it out next time i start twitchin to flash lol

This really could not have been easier.. all flashed and booted up!! Thanks!!!

drt054 said:
This really could not have been easier.. all flashed and booted up!! Thanks!!!
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Thanks for the feed back. Im glad it went good

Hello friend, I have a verizon model and I thought I would never see any good custom rom.
I would like to try it, but first I would like to know if this process increases the number of knox.
my phone has never been uploaded from knox x0.0, it has never been rooted or anything like that

Just one request.. please get the center clock mod and battery indicator mods back from the noname ROM in the next version. This has been great so far on battery and all. In the past I only needed root for batch restore of apps via TiBu and the hacked Wifi Tether since I'm still on Old VZW grandfathered plan.. but this ROM is still going well. I tried restoring 3minit Battery mod but it did not go well.. lol No hurry.. Thanks again!!!

drt054 said:
Just one request.. please get the center clock mod and battery indicator mods back from the noname ROM in the next version. This has been great so far on battery and all. In the past I only needed root for batch restore of apps via TiBu and the hacked Wifi Tether since I'm still on Old VZW grandfathered plan.. but this ROM is still going well. I tried restoring 3minit Battery mod but it did not go well.. lol No hurry.. Thanks again!!!
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Everything you requested is in this rom
For Totally Custom Rom Of This Concept Please Visit
http://stang5litre-roms.proboards.com/

Hi and thanks for the ROM, I receive "The system cannot find the file 1.cmd." when i press any key to continue after opening the Verizon.bat file. I made sure i extracted everything fine and downloaded correctly.

smata29 said:
Hi and thanks for the ROM, I receive "The system cannot find the file 1.cmd." when i press any key to continue after opening the Verizon.bat file. I made sure i extracted everything fine and downloaded correctly.
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In the folder with all the stuff right click with mouse inside that folder and choose open command window here. In that command window type Verizon.bat hit enter

Does this work using some kind of engineering recovery/bootloader? Before I know that it wasn't possible to modify files inside the standard recovery image.
Could we also make modifications to the system and data partitions using this recovery(flashing the custom BL, making changes, and then going back) rather than the eng kernel? I had experimented with making tar backups of the /data partition with the eng boot.img in the past but they were unstable as I was reading and writing to a mounted partition.
I flash often so this would save having to resetup all the items that smartsync doesn't catch.

Great job by the way on this! I just had a question regarding the phone UI. The places tab, are you able to get this to work? I personally don't know what is missing to enable this. Any help would be appreciated. Again great job though on this ROM!

jrkruse said:
Mine
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Hello friend, I have a verizon model and I thought I would never see any good custom rom.
I would like to try it, but first I would like to know if this process increases the number of knox.
my phone has never been uploaded from knox 0x0, it has never been rooted or anything like that

jrkruse said:
In the folder with all the stuff right click with mouse inside that folder and choose open command window here. In that command window type Verizon.bat hit enter
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Not working because windows 10 removed open command ....... can this rom can be installed in different way ? Like Flash Fire ?

diegochiva95 said:
Hello friend, I have a verizon model and I thought I would never see any good custom rom.
I would like to try it, but first I would like to know if this process increases the number of knox.
my phone has never been uploaded from knox 0x0, it has never been rooted or anything like that
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This won't trip the Knox counter
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

alin919 said:
Not working because windows 10 removed open command ....... can this rom can be installed in different way ? Like Flash Fire ?
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lots of people have flashed this using windows 10

jrkruse said:
lots of people have flashed this using windows 10
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Been saying in my case is not working , got new laptop and adb command is working , i can run root command or add block , but i cant run it in this rom and i dont know why . Any tips ? Thank you.