Galaxy Tab S 10.5 one of the lucky Sammy devices that received Android 5.0.2 Lollipop in the very early stages. The update made Galaxy Tab S 10.5 owners pretty happy as it gave them a whole new UI along with a lot of goodies. Samsung has managed to keep the Galaxy Tab S series at the top-of-the-line by updating it to the latest and greatest Android version. Android power users who have updated or who are going to update their device to Android Lollipop, they may want to root it in order to customise the device. Previous methods which helped users to root the device running KitKat may not work with Lollipop. You need a different method now. Before you start looking out for the method, we’ve found it already in order to save some time of yours. In the succeeding guide we will be installing TWRP Recovery 2.8.6.2 and we will also gain root access on our beloved Galaxy Tab S 10.5 on Lollipop.
If you have no idea about TWRP recovery and root access so far, let’s learn about both these things first. TWRP recovery is one of the famous custom recoveries out of the only two available for Android. TWRP will allow you to flash .zip files on your device. Basically it allows the users to load custom stuff on device which includes MODs, tweaks and most importantly custom ROMs. TWRP will also allow you to create and restore Nandroid Backup. You will be able to wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache and a lot more using advanced options. Root access will allow you to install root specific applications and enhance your device performance, battery life and add new features to the software as well.
Let’s go ahead now and start with the process now. We will go through some quick early preparations and pre-cautions to make the method safe and secure.
Following are some precautions and early preparations.
Disclaimer: The methods involved in flashing custom recoveries, roms and rooting your phone are highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is SAMSUNG in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
Required Downloads & Installations
How To Root & Install TWRP Recovery On Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Running Android Lollipop
Just in case you’re facing any difficulties following this procedure or you’re stuck with something, feel free to reach me out in the comment box below. Thank you.
Credit: ashyx
This post was last modified on March 5, 2016 11:14 am
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When I unrar the file it comes out with cache.img
@disqus_JFiAVsZ1Yj:disqus you will not unrar the file, you will load the file in odin as it is. It as already in .tar format.
The file for the SM-T800 is the wrong size, there should be two files in the .tar file, the cache & the recovery files plus the checksums don't match.
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Help I blew up my tablet trying this.
Me too. Use Samsung KIES, put tablet under download mode and find for correct model in KIES apps. Restore SAMSUNG original software and setup from fresh. Will not try again, might be different version.
https://techbeasts.com/how-flash-stock-firmware-samsung-galaxy-odin/
Hello Ashy, please confirm if this will work with samsung galaxy s 10.5 (sm-t807v).... Is there a way to increase the internal memory of the tablet from 16 gb to 32 gb internal memory? Please help!!
@sushylkumar:disqus No it will not work with T807V.
Will This work for the sm-t807t?