Install TWRP Recovery and Root Galaxy Tab S2 T810/T815

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 was launched back in July 2015. Just like the original Galaxy Tab S, the successor of Tab S also came in two different variants. We have an 8.0-inch Galaxy Tab S2 and a 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2. The one that we are going to do some work on in the succeeding post is the 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2 which comes under the model numbers SM-T810 and SM-T815. Galaxy Tab S2’s bigger variants are equipped with a 9.7-inch display having a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Samsung equipped the Galaxy Tab S2 with a 1.9 GHz and 1.3 GHz Octa Core CPU accompanied by a RAM of 3 GB. We can find an 8 MP shooter fitted at the back, and a 2.1 MP shooter fitted at the top of its front. Galaxy Tab S2 9.3 was found running on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out of the box, the device was later updated to Android Marshmallow.

Galaxy Tab S2 TWRP Recovery

Those of you planning to get your hands on Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, or those of you who have already got one, they may be willing to bring some extra functionality and unleash the real power of their Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 now. Since anything out of the boundaries is strictly forbidden by Samsung, you won’t be able to check out the potential of your device staying on the stock state of your Android system. To equip your Galaxy Tab S2 with some new features, performance enhancements and load some new stuff, you will need root access and a custom recovery installed on your device.

Luckily, TWRP recovery, which is a famous custom recovery out of the only two available custom recoveries, is now available for the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. Before you start wondering how you can get it running on your tablet, we would like to calm you down as we have already put together a comprehensive method to install TWRP recovery and root your 9.7 inch Tab S2 in this post. Before jumping towards the guide, we will give you a brief idea of a custom recovery and root access.

What can you do with root on your Tab S2?

Once you’ve got your Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 rooted, you will be able to install root-specific applications like Greenify, Root Explorer, System Tuner, Ad blockers etc. By installing such applications, you can enhance the performance and battery life of your device. You can also get into the root directory of your system by using Root Explorers, which is a great deal. As far as a custom recovery is concerned, it will allow you to flash MODs to bring new features, it will also allow you to enjoy some custom ROMs.

You can also backup Nandroid, EFS and Modem etc using the backup option in the TWRP recovery. Other things that you can do using a custom recovery include wiping cache, Dalvik cache and a lot more. Let’s put this conversation to an end and go through the detailed method to root and install TWRP recovery on our beloved Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T810 and SM-T815.

Install TWRP Recovery and Root Galaxy Tab S2 T810/T815

Preparations

• This guide is only for Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T810 and SM-T815. Do not try this on any other device.
• Charge your device up to 50%.
• Use original data cable to establish a connection between your PC and your phone.
• Backup your important data as a safety measure. Use the backup guides linked below.
  • Backup SMS Messages
  • Also, Backup Call Logs
  • Make sure that you Backup Contacts
  • Backup Media – Copy your files manually to your PC or Laptop.
• Follow this guide to the letter to avoid any mishap.

DISCLAIMER: FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY AND ROOTING THE DEVICE VOID ITS WARRANTY. IN CASE OF A MISHAP, TECHBEASTS OR SAMSUNG MAY NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WITH YOUR FULL UNDERSTANDING.

Required Downloads:

• Download and install Samsung USB drivers.
• You also need Odin, so, download and extract Odin 3.10.6.
• Download  TWRP Recovery file according to your device and model number and copy it to your desktop.
  • *New TWRP_3.0.2-1_sm-t810 Android Lollipop/Marshmallow/Marshmallow
  • *New TWRP_3.0.0-1_sm-t815 Android Lollipop/Marshmallow/Marshmallow
• Download SuperSU.zip file and copy it to your Tab’s internal storage.

Install TWRP Recovery and Root Galaxy Tab S2 T710/T715 on Android Lollipop/Marshmallow

1. Open Odin3 V3.10.6.exe that you extracted on your PC.
2. Enable OEM Unlock on your Tab S2. To do so on your phone, go to settings > about device > tap the build number for 7 times to enable developer options. Get back to the settings and open developer options. Under developer, options turn on “OEM unlock.“
3. Put your Tab S2 in download mode now. To do so, turn it off completely. Now turn it on by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power Key. Once your phone boots up, press the Volume Up key to continue.
4. Connect your phone to your PC now. The ID:COM box in the top-left corner of Odin3 should turn blue. This indicates that your phone is connected properly.
5. Now click the “AP” tab in Odin and select the TWRP recovery.tar file that you downloaded. It will take a second or two for Odin3 to load this file.
6. Make sure that your Odin3 looks like this. The only option ticked should be F. Reset Time.
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8. Now you’re all set to flash the recovery. Just click the start button in Odin3 and sit back.
9. Once the process box above ID:COM box shows a green light and flashing process is finished, disconnect your device.
10. Without rebooting the device, we have to boot into TWRP recovery now. To do this, press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power key on your device, as soon as the screen goes black, immediately switch the key from Volume Down to Volume Up while having the Power + Home Key pressed. This will take you to the TWRP recovery.
11. In TWRP Recovery, Swipe to allow modifications and then tap “Install > Locate the SuperSU.zip file > Select this file > Swipe to confirm flash > flash it”.
12. Once SuperSU.zip file flashing ends, reboot your device into the system.
13. As it boots up, check out the SuperSu in the application drawer. Also, install BusyBox from Play Store.
14. Verify root access using Root Checker.
15. That’s all. You’re now set to unleash the open source nature of Android.

Don’t forget to backup Nandroid now.

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