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Compiled Guide on Rooting GT-I9305 (S3 LTE)

COMPLETE GUIDE TO ROOTING SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 WITH 4G/LTE
CAUTION: YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID AFTER YOU ROOT. HOWEVER, YOU CAN GAIN BACK YOUR WARRANTY BY FLASHING A STOCK ROM. (the Galaxy S3 LTE ROM, go to Samsung Updates website)
Quick and easy steps to root S3 4G:
Step 1: Download Odin (Can be v3.04 to v3.07). Download the CF-Auto-Root file. Extract the CF-Auto-Root (.tar.md5 file) onto your desktop.
Step 2: Open Odin zip by WinRAR/7zip/WinZip. Open Odin. Select PDA. Now choose the CF-Auto-Root file.
Step 3: Make sure your phone is in DOWNLOAD MODE. (Power OFF your phone if you haven't done so.
Press Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button. You will see a screen saying "Warning!". Just ignore what it says and PRESS THE Volume Up button.
Step 4: Now, connect the phone to your Windows computer/laptop. (Connect the USB cable to your phone first then to your computer.) Let it detect your phone. In the Message Box (located at the bottom left corner of Odin), you should see "Added!!" there. Now, click on START. Wait for like 5 seconds or so and you're done! The rectangular box (close to the top left of Odin) should say PASS! with a green background. In the message box, you should see "Removed!!" at the end. Disconnect your phone now. Your S3 4G should have a RED "Pirate" Android logo as your background.
Step 5: You should see at the bottom of this script "Rebooting in 10 sec...". Let it reboot. You're DONE! Your device is finally rooted!
(To check if your device is rooted, download Root Checker and verify if your S3 4G has root. You can now download apps like Titanium Backup.)
CF Auto Root File Download (not Hotfile): http://www.ge.tt/2B7Oh8h/v/0?c
Odin Package (from AndroidJinn): http://ge.tt/2B7Oh8h/v/1?c
Regards,
Have Fun!
entertainer99

You forget to mention your last post /
I have already sent the device for repair as I was unable to flash a stock ROM despite closely following the instructions on the internet.
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EMERGENCY! I can't boot my Samsung Galaxy SIII LTE (GT-I9305) after rooting it and installing ninphetamin overclocking software on the device, one file at a time. It just stays at the "Samsung GALAXY S III GT-I9305" logo forever and I noticed there is a small RED exclamation mark on the top-left corner of the boot screen.

Whats wrong with my phone.
I followed the steps in the links above and everything happened according to the steps, except the device is now stuck in downloading..... do not turn off target!!
Is there a resoliution or is the phone bricked?

Phatpat007 said:
I followed the steps in the links above and everything happened according to the steps, except the device is now stuck in downloading..... do not turn off target!!
Is there a resoliution or is the phone bricked?
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Boot to download mode flash stock rom .
Fails its a service centre
jje

Hi,
I'm using I9305ZHBMI4 version on my i9305, but after I did the process to enable the root, it did not works.
It is as if the root was not installed.
Do I have to use other version of CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305 ?
Thanks

Please wait for Root Check to Complete. System appears to be running slow
Hi
I followed the steps above and all appeared to be good with ODIN returning the message PASS.
When I tested to see if SGS3 (I9305 or LTE) has been rooted using "Root Checker Basic" the phone "hangs" with the message below :
Code:
Please wait for Root Check to Complete. System appears to be running slow
Tried purchased titanium Backup and the app never loads beyond the message :
Code:
Asking for root rights
And similar issue in the below link
http://honai-android.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-canadian-sgh.html
Thanks

Shouldn't this dangerous advice be removed...

Thanks
Did it as instructed in first thread, done in <10 minutes, all great, thanks.

zillah2004 said:
Hi
I followed the steps above and all appeared to be good with ODIN returning the message PASS.
When I tested to see if SGS3 (I9305 or LTE) has been rooted using "Root Checker Basic" the phone "hangs" with the message below :
Code:
Please wait for Root Check to Complete. System appears to be running slow
Tried purchased titanium Backup and the app never loads beyond the message :
Code:
Asking for root rights
And similar issue in the below link
http://honai-android.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-canadian-sgh.html
Thanks
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What version are you running? I ran into exactly the same problem and I'm running JSS15J.I9305ZHUCNA1

mike-s said:
What version are you running? I ran into exactly the same problem and I'm running JSS15J.I9305ZHUCNA1
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this problem is due to KNox....search XDA for DE_SAMSUNGNIZER remove knox script...you should be able to root it after that...
i was able...did it for a friend...

spiderman07 said:
this problem is due to KNox....search XDA for DE_SAMSUNGNIZER remove knox script...you should be able to root it after that...
i was able...did it for a friend...
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I had a look and i don't have knox installed. I have a link that prompts me to download knox though.
edit: after reading, yeah I've got that blasted knox in there. time to give that script a whirl.

spiderman07 said:
this problem is due to KNox....search XDA for DE_SAMSUNGNIZER remove knox script...you should be able to root it after that...
i was able...did it for a friend...
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I tried to run chainfire's autoroot again and then install supersu. Finally it worked and disabled knox and i now have root access. I'm glad it's finally sorted. Thankyou for your suggestion though.

mike-s said:
I tried to run chainfire's autoroot again and then install supersu. Finally it worked and disabled knox and i now have root access. I'm glad it's finally sorted. Thankyou for your suggestion though.
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And You tripped a flag in Knox?

Yes, but as I bought a grey import phone Knox' & Samsung's opinion on warranty isn't a massive concern to me. the opinion of the importer matters a whole lot more.
If it turns into a physical defect then I'm sure they'll help (though I hope it never gets that far). Software wise I should be OK as I'm not going to mess with the rom now that I've got root.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 02:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------
Oh and I might get lucky and a work around for the software only Knox security is found and I can rest to zero.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

Galaxy S4 Active With 4.4.2 NH4 ( Options & Opinions For Updating Welcome )

Just got this att G4 ACTIVE On [email protected]@lk
SGH-I537
BaseBand version = I537UCUCNH4
Build number = KOT49H.I537UCUCNH4
OTA updated To NH4. Never been rooted.
It fails to update any further to Lollipop.
After downloading the update it restarts and says Installing...... but before its done it reboots.
MESSAGE Update Failed "Software Update Interrupted"
I tried manual method, renaming the file to update.zip on SD and get this ERROR
"error tmp/sideload/package.zip status 7" During install
it wipes the phone and no update
Most guides pertain to NE3 , NH3
How does Having NH4 change things?
Options & Opinions For Updating NOROOT/ROOT Welcome

NH4 is a stagefright patch for NH3

NH4 does not seem to have patched stagefright vulnerability
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
NH4 is a stagefright patch for NH3
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I'm running rooted i537UCUCNH4 (android 4.4.2) and an app from the google playstore called "stagefright detector" by Zimperium Inc. reports that my phone is vulnerable. It passes six tests but fails two. All are similarly named. The two my AT&T SGH-I537 does not pass are CVE-2015-6602, and CVE-2015-3864. I have opened my default messaging app and unchecked the setting box for "Auto retrieve". Any messages with pictures or multimedia files, even from trusted relatives, now prompts with a download button for these MMS messages. All attempts to dowload fail. I've told some of my relatives to send any of their multimedia messages to my wife's iphone, rather than my android phone.
Don't really care to change to lollipop or rooted lollipop on this device as I already have tried both.
I think we should all revert to either, word of mouth, snail mail, carrier pigeon delivery, or the pony express.

namitutonka said:
I'm running rooted i537UCUCNH4 (android 4.4.2) and an app from the google playstore called "stagefright detector" by Zimperium Inc. reports that my phone is vulnerable. It passes six tests but fails two. All are similarly named. The two my AT&T SGH-I537 does not pass are CVE-2015-6602, and CVE-2015-3864. I have opened my default messaging app and unchecked the setting box for "Auto retrieve". Any messages with pictures or multimedia files, even from trusted relatives, now prompts with a download button for these MMS messages. All attempts to dowload fail. I've told some of my relatives to send any of their multimedia messages to my wife's iphone, rather than my android phone.
Don't really care to change to lollipop or rooted lollipop on this device as I already have tried both.
I think we should all revert to either, word of mouth, snail mail, carrier pigeon delivery, or the pony express.
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Lol, also, how did you root your phone? I have the i537 UCUCNH4 4.4.2 also, but I can't get into the download mode.

hooded defender said:
Lol, also, how did you root your phone? I have the i537 UCUCNH4 4.4.2 also, but I can't get into the download mode.
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You have to follow this site's instructions to root: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html?m=1 with one important change. For step 7, use the following NH4 kernel: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347796155.
You get into download mode by first shutting your phone down, then hold vol- and power

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thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
You have to follow this site's instructions to root: (cant post a u r l) with one important change. For step 7, use the following NH4 kernel: (cant post a u r l).
You get into download mode by first shutting your phone down, then hold vol- and power
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Thanks! I actually already started trying that method, but I can't because I can't flash back to 4.3. It just won't enter into download mode, it just vibrates and then proceeds to start up normally. I have tried any number of button combinations including the normal ones. It will boot into recovery mode though. Also, it will display an at&t logo instead of the normal galaxy logo.

hooded defender said:
Thanks! I actually already started trying that method, but I can't because I can't flash back to 4.3. It just won't enter into download mode, it just vibrates and then proceeds to start up normally. I have tried any number of button combinations including the normal ones. It will boot into recovery mode though. Also, it will display an at&t logo instead of the normal galaxy logo.
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4.3 has nothing to do with this and have you tried using adb to to make your phone boot into download mode?

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
4.3 has nothing to do with this and have you tried using adb to to make your phone boot into download mode?
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Not yet, I'm new to all of this, so I will see what I can do with adb. If you know a good tutorial for it, that would be nice, but I'll try and figure it out.
Also, I thought you had to flash back to 4.3 to root, then flash back to 4.4.2, which is why I needed to get into download mode - and to use odin if I needed that too.

hooded defender said:
Not yet, I'm new to all of this, so I will see what I can do with adb. If you know a good tutorial for it, that would be nice, but I'll try and figure it out.
Also, I thought you had to flash back to 4.3 to root, then flash back to 4.4.2, which is why I needed to get into download mode - and to use odin if I needed that too.
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You're not using Odin to flash an older version of android, you're using Odin flashing an older kitkat (i.e. 4.4.2) kernel

OJ7 root.

After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.

Odin twrp then install unikernel inside twrp. Will trip Knox so Samsung pay won't work anymore.

tyrone1 said:
Odin twrp then install unikernel inside twrp. Will trip Knox so Samsung pay won't work anymore.
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Ok thanks. Not concerned with Sam pay. Citibank and Wells aren't supported.

It works with Citibank cards

stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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I finally found a routine and the right files needed to successfully acquire root, twrp, and custom ROM. Although, the only custom ROM Iv'e been able to boot and setup with all T-Mobile services intact and even the finger print security feature working, is the "OZOP_EDGE_v11_DOJ7.zip, thanks to stangdriver44".
Just remember you should back up the EFS and backup the phone using Samsung smart switch. If you need help, pm me. Id lay out the exact steps I took to get root originally and what it took to get out of a bricked phone, and finally to root and install a custom ROM.
I will type up what I did later today or tomorrow and post it in case anyone does the same thing to gets bootloops and bricks.
I have to attend to other chores now before I go back to work tomorrow, since I spent every evening for the last week and all day and night yesterday, trying to bring this phone out of brick.
chevy383surfing

tyrone1 said:
It works with Citibank cards
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Sorry Capital One not Citi.

stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3

pm me.
Id like to know the steps you took to root your s6. pm me whenever possible. Thanks.
chevy383surfing said:
I finally found a routine and the right files needed to successfully acquire root, twrp, and custom ROM. Although, the only custom ROM Iv'e been able to boot and setup with all T-Mobile services intact and even the finger print security feature working, is the "OZOP_EDGE_v11_DOJ7.zip, thanks to stangdriver44".
Just remember you should back up the EFS and backup the phone using Samsung smart switch. If you need help, pm me. Id lay out the exact steps I took to get root originally and what it took to get out of a bricked phone, and finally to root and install a custom ROM.
I will type up what I did later today or tomorrow and post it in case anyone does the same thing to gets bootloops and bricks.
I have to attend to other chores now before I go back to work tomorrow, since I spent every evening for the last week and all day and night yesterday, trying to bring this phone out of brick.
chevy383surfing
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andrey1186 said:
Id like to know the steps you took to root your s6. pm me whenever possible. Thanks.
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I will get a write up of the steps. I'll pm you tomorrow afternoon. I planned to do it tonight, but I have a case of the Mondays!

muniz_ri said:
chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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How do you flash it?

stncldtex said:
How do you flash it?
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Install twrp on stock oj7 then flash supersu v2.61 in twrp. that's it.

muniz_ri said:
chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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Does this trip KNOX?

chip.hughes said:
Does this trip KNOX?
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of course

stncldtex said:
How do you flash it?
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You'd have to setup Cygwin software to make the zip an 'Odin flashable .tar.md5 type file', which I have not had time to play with, in order to flash supersu zip files onto the samsung phones.
I am working on a worksheet right now explaining what I had to do to install 5.1.1 firmware and root the phone. I am still looking back to remember exactly how I unlocked the bootloader. I did have to use an android terminal to map out the twrp recovery manual on the phone itself. I do know it would wise for anyone interested in this to backup the EFS before anything. I had to download a specific windows DOS software that does it in a couple seconds and stores it on your computer. It works for a number of other phones as well. Also need to download the newest Odin 3.10.7 software in order to work with 5.1.1 firmware without any problems. Also need to do a backup of whole phone with samsung smart switch "takes place of Kies software now". When I get home tonight I will get names and locations of everything and inform everyone. If you download the wrong DOJ7 software or firmware you'll mess up your device. It took me a week to find the right software downloads related to 5.1.1 in order to make everything work right. And I did everything within 15 minutes. Once I figured out the routine.
Once you update to 5.1.1 I know of no way to downgrade.
I do recommend going over to serio22's post -[Firmware][Bootloader & Modems][Odin] - G920T - DOJ7-
And download DOJ7 BL and DOJ7 modem and G920TUVU3DOJ7 (firmware). Download Chainfire's latest beta super su.

You can just flash unikernel to get root.
Possibly any of the other kernels too

stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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Yes you can root .. by flashing unikernel .. and phone will still be working ...

Tried flashing Uni through Odin with no luck. I get this in Odin.
Get PIT for mapping.
Write operation failed.
Any idea's?

stncldtex said:
Tried flashing Uni through Odin with no luck. I get this in Odin.
Get PIT for mapping.
Write operation failed.
Any idea's?
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I recommend you root with the latest Supersu beta v2.62-3 zip. It will patch the stock kernel which was designed for your specific build unlike the unikernel. Just flash via twrp.

muniz_ri said:
I recommend you root with the latest Supersu beta v2.62-3 zip. It will patch the stock kernel which was designed for your specific build unlike the unikernel. Just flash via twrp.
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TWRP gives off the same error.

stncldtex said:
TWRP gives off the same error.
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More accurately trying to Odin TWRP.

[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.

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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.

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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.
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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

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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.

[Guide] Unlocking Bootloader and gaining root on the A90 5G

Notes: This trips KNOX so you will void your warranty, read all the steps carefully before beginning, flashing can be dangerous if you do it wrong. Don't blame me if you brick your device.
Backup all of your data and settings before starting as you will need to reset to factory defaults during this process.
With that being said, the process is relatively straightforward and easy.
PS: my device is the A908B, there is also an A908N if anyone wants to test on that be my guest.
Needed:
ADB
SamFirm
Odin
Magisk Manager
Step 1 - Downloading your firmware.
Go to SamMobile SM-A908B
Find the correct firmware for your device according to country and operator.
Note: You can use generic country firmware instead, this will remove carrier added software and limitations but may remove features and disables OTA updates.
Note the 'product code'.
Now open SamFirm.
Type SM-A908B for model
In the region box type the product code you noted earlier.
Click Check Updates.
When it has found the firmware, make sure decrypt automatically is checked and then click download rom.
The firmware is around 4gb.
Part 2 - Unlocking the Bootloader
Go to settings > about phone > software information. Hit build number a bunch of times until you activate developer options.
Go back to settings > developer options
Enable OEM unlocking
Enable USB debugging
Turn off the phone
Hold volume up and volume down whilst inserting the USB cable
This should take you to the bootloader unlock screen.
Long press Volume up to unlock the bootloader.
Part 3 - Obtaining root
After SamFirm finished downloading the rom it should have extracted it into 5 tar files.
Copy the tar file beginning with AP to your device.
Download Magisk Manager on the device and install.
Press Install on Magisk Manager
Confirm the Install
Select the option 'select and patch file', then locate the APdjkfgrsdkfhgkjrg.tar.md5 on your device and select it.
Magisk will then patch the file and dump the patched version to your phone.
Copy the patched.tar to your PC
Reboot phone into download mode
Open Odin
For BL use the BL.tar.md5 file from stock firmware
For AP use the patched.tar file
For CP use the CP.tar.md5 file from stock firmware
For CSC use the CSC.tar.md5 file from stock firmware (not the CSC_HOME)
Press Start and wait for it to flash
After flashing, the phone will reset.
After initial setup, install magisk manager again.
Remove the USB cable and turn off the phone.
Turn on the phone by holding volume up and power, let go when you see the bootloader warning.
Open Magisk Manager Click Install.
Phone is now rooted.
Note: Powering on the device normally will disable root, you must hold volume up to power on the device to activate root.

Awesome job thanks a lot

Going to put a few hours into compiling twrp tonight but this might take me forever, I'm really busy with work and I got 2 kids too so free time is scarce. So feel free to have a go at it yourself.

After root activation with the volume button start up will the root persist? Can the device be restarted without any hidden key?
Thank you

Yes the root persists, but every time you turn the phone off and back on again you will have to hold up to activate the root. Resetting the phone while root is enabled does not disable it though iirc.
More work done on twrp last night, nearly ready to attempt compiling.
Edit: So I made a device tree and compiled twrp fine. Unfortunately it needs a custom kernel to be able to boot. Working on this now.

Any further progress??

No not really. I need to reach out to the twrp Devs of the S10 and see what modifications they did to theirs, but super busy at the moment. Sorry.

johnoponi said:
Any further progress??
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Ok so I made a lot of progress since last post. I'm compiling the kernel as I type. But the process takes a long time. If we are lucky it will boot twrp straight away if not I'll keep at it until I manage.

triggz881 said:
Ok so I made a lot of progress since last post. I'm compiling the kernel as I type. But the process takes a long time. If we are lucky it will boot twrp straight away if not I'll keep at it until I manage.
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Are you still trying?

Failure on Model SM-A9080 (China Version)
Today I did this on model SM-A9080 but unluckily failed, and the OS could not be loaded, with boot loop on the phone.
Really the specified TWRP should be developed.

triggz881 said:
Ok so I made a lot of progress since last post. I'm compiling the kernel as I type. But the process takes a long time. If we are lucky it will boot twrp straight away if not I'll keep at it until I manage.
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Hey - did you manage to get anywhere with this? If you'd like help, i'd be happy to get stuck in. Could you put the code on Github?

Hello,
I tried to root my phone today, and I followed every step exactly, but now I am stuck in a Boot Loop, after the Step of Flashing. Can someone help, or knows why this happened? Thank you.
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Okay I fixed it myself. The Problem was, I only Flashed the BL File. After that I flashed the other files one by one, did a Factory Reset in Recovery mode and now it worked! I even have root now.

Do we have a custom rom yet? Can't stand the samsung rom or whatever its called.

xijaw said:
Do we have a custom rom yet? Can't stand the samsung rom or whatever its called.
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So why did you buy a Samsung.

Srbija2012 said:
So why did you buy a Samsung.
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Lmao, true. He could of easily went for one plus etc..
And bull****, Samsung ui is definitely top it's really nice.. just the notifications could be improved

Srbija2012 said:
So why did you buy a Samsung.
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I live in Australia and here we don't have a market like Europe and India. We only have couple of brands- Apple and Samsung.
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Lmao, true. He could of easily went for one plus etc..
And bull****, Samsung ui is definitely top it's really nice.. just the notifications could be improved
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Lets stick to the topic and get the damn custom rom built. Aren't there any devs who willing to take A90 as a project ?

can you get the ctsprofile pass in the magisk manager？

Steveee101 said:
Hey - did you manage to get anywhere with this? If you'd like help, i'd be happy to get stuck in. Could you put the code on Github?
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can i ask you whather you can get the cts profile pass or false or not after you root by magisk？

Hello please can someone help me root this phone, i have followed the steps but i just seem to be missing something so can someone take me through this step by step for a dumb person like myself lol?
At first i was struggling with part one of this tutorial but once i updated samfirm i was able to download it without a problem. moving over to the last step which is using odin to do its thing with the tar files and upon finishing where it should reboot it is stuck into a boot loop saying "this phone is not running samsungs offical software", i am not sure what i am missing and i am able to fix the phone without any problems but no root is achieved

Hello. May I ask about the progress on TWRP for this phone?