Galaxy Tab S2 received an update earlier in 2016. We are not talking about the software update, the Tab S2 actually got a hardware update. Samsung released a successor of the Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 almost 2 months back. The refreshed version carried a Quad Core Snapdragon 652 64-bit CPU accompanied by a 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. An external mircoSD card slot was also there.
The refreshed version carried the same 8 MP shooter at the back and a 2.1 MP shooter on the front. Another notable update was the software of this device. The 2016 9.7-inch Tab S2 ran on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box while the original Tab S2 was still running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
It didn’t take long for the developers to void the boundaries of the 2016 Galaxy Tab S2. Good news for Android power users with a Tab S2 2016 came out quite early. This device has already been rooted and flashed with a custom recovery. The latest version of TWRP recovery i.e. TWRP 3.0.2-1 made its way to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and 8.0 (2016 editions). In case you own this device, it may be the time for you to start tweaking it and get the best out of it.
Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 [T813N/T819N]
As you scroll down, you will come across a comprehensive guide to flash TWRP recovery and then root your 2016 Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T813N (Wi-Fi only) and SM-T819N (LTE) running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Before installing the recovery and rooting the phone, we will apply some precautions to make sure that we are keeping the process and device safe and sound.
Preparations
- This guide is only for the devices mentioned above. 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.
- 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.
- Also, Download and extract Odin 3.10.6.
- Download SuperSU.zip file and copy it to your Galaxy 2016 Galaxy Tab S2 9.7’s internal storage.
- Also, download the no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx.zip and copy it to your Tab S2’s external storage or USB OTG as well.
- Download TWRP Recovery file according to your device and model number and copy it to your desktop.
Install TWRP Recovery and Root Galaxy 2016 Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
- Open Odin3 V3.10.6.exe that you extracted on your PC.
- Enable OEM Unlock on your 2016 Galaxy Tab S2 9.7. 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 the Developer options turn on “OEM unlock.“
- Put your 2016 Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make sure that your Odin3 looks like this. The only option ticked should be F. Reset Time.
- Once the process box above ID:COM box shows a green light and flashing process is finished, disconnect your device.
- Turn off your device properly as we are going to boot into recovery mode.
- Now turn it on by pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power Key. This will boot your device in recovery mode. It should be a TWRP recovery that you just installed.
- In TWRP Recovery, tap Wipe > Format Data to remove encryption. This will erase your device completely.
- Tap “Wipe > Format Data > type “yes” to format data. This is important to disable encryption. This step will factory reset your phone, so make sure that you’ve backed up the entire data at hand.
- Go back to the main menu in TWRP Recovery and tap “Reboot > Recovery”. This will once again reboot your phone in TWRP.
- Make sure that you’ve copied the SuperSU.zip and dm-verity.zip files in external SD Card or USB OTG, if not then transfer both these files to your external SD Card by using MTP mode in TWRP now. Once you have the files, tap “Install > locate the SuperSU.zip according to the location where you copied > flash it”.
- Now once again tap “Install > locate the dm-verity.zip file > flash it”.
- Once done flashing, reboot your phone to the system.
- That’s all. You’re rooted and have a TWRP recovery installed.
- Once flashed, tap the Reboot > System option from the main TWRP screen. If TWRP asks you to root your device, cancel this option and proceed to the reboot.
- As it boots up, check out the SuperSu in the application drawer. Also, install BusyBox from Play Store.
- Verify root access using Root Checker.
- That’s all. You’re now set to unleash the open source nature of Android.
Don’t forget to backup Nandroid now.
Stuck with anything? Reach us out through the comment box below!
Credits: Ahsyx
This post was last modified on January 10, 2019 1:40 pm
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need help the tab is stuck in downloading screen. can't do anything.. any help would be greatly appreciated
@disqus_NLhPTeCHpg:disqus when did it get stuck in downloaded screen? Before flashing recovery or after flashing recovery? Can you please explain it a little bit?
Please mention the exact model number of your Tab S2.
Thanks usama. I got it worked out. Had to ref lash with factory flash. Tried it again and il all set. Again thanks anyhow
I Usama. the tab is stuck in downloading screen.I tried 6 times but in download mode, after the pass of odin, the tablet does not stop.The last time I waited till the battery turns off by itself.Nothing to do. In recovery does not work neither twrp nor recovery stocks.Works only in download mode,then I reinstalled the stock firmware. My device is Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE SM-T819 T819XXU1APD5.Any advice? Thanks for the help.
I tried 6 times but in download mode, after the pass of odin, the tablet does not stop.The last time I waited till the battery turns off by itself.Nothing to do. In recovery does not work neither twrp nor recovery stocks. Works only in download mode.then I reinstalled the stock firmware. My device is: Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE, SM-T819 T819XXU1APD5. Thanks for the help. Any advice Usama ? Ciao
@davidcatapano:disqus The tab come back into the Download Screen again and again, is this what you exactly mean?
@davidcatapano:disqus Perform a factory reset and try flashing the recovery again, it should help.
I did the flash twrp in download mode without any problem. Pass by odin. But the tablet will not turn off, and then I have to Flash again twrp leaving "auto reboot" active, because otherwise always stays in download mode without turning off. I mean I can't go into recovery mode and when I succeed is because I restarted the tablets (what not to do because I had to turn it off before). So recovery shows me a black screen and not working neither twrp that recovery stocks. I already did a factory reset. I tried again to make the flash of twrp but with the same result. The tablet will not turn off. Sorry but I don't speak much English so I help with the automatic translator. I hope that's clear enough.
I have the same problem. Remains stuck in download mode and will not turn off by pressing and holding. I also did a factory reset but But nothing has changed. Remains stuck in download mode. I hold down the power button but does not shut down. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks for the help
@davidcatapano:disqus The guide explained above has the boot image files that are supposed to be flashed as well. Please have a look and make sure that you've applied all instructions properly.
I Usama. Now everything is ok. I have a twrp recovery but there is another problem: the wifi does not work. By clicking on the button to launch the wifi, it won't turn on. The mobile data network is ok, no problem but the wifi doesn't work. Any advice? Sorry to bother you.
I forgot to tell you that it doesn't work also the wifi router.
@davidcatapano:disqus Are you still having this issue or you've already resolved?
I have not solved. Also I get a security warning that constantly tells me to restart the device to solve. But on reboot I'm in twrp. By the time I reinstalled the stock firmware and then I'll see. The problems are two: 1) not working WiFi button 2) The Security Advisory that constantly appears (I thought it was due to Knox,,that thanks to root permissions I uninstalled, but the notice continues to appear. The Wi-Fi especially is a big problem so I decided to restore the original firmware waiting for news. It is the only system that I found on the web to have root permissions. But maybe you have to correct something in kermel. Anyway congratulations for your system. You are good but you have to fix these two things. Ciao
@davidcatapano:disqus Recently I update the whole guide with some new instructions added. Give it a read and let me know if its helpful. The guide had some steps missing which were not available previously, the developer added them later on and so did we. Have a look and let me know :)
Where is the guide .
Hi there, the wifi wont turn on everything else works fine. can u help me plz SM-T813 thanks
@martinmassicotte:disqus Try clearing cache and dalvik cache, let me know if it works or not.
Hi there I updated the original firmware to the one ending by APF4 then flashed an updated boot (T813XXU1APF4_no_encryptable_boot.tar) that I founded on XDA forums and everything works fine now.
Thanks for the quick answer.
BTW which xposed firmware works on my device ? SM-T813
Thanks again mate for the root solution 😁
@davidcatapano:disqus I've updated the new Boot.img files, flashing the new boot files worked for @martinmassicotte:disqus and solved these issues.
You too should flash the latest files linked above, that will resolve the issue. Best of luck.
The new Boot.img files works perfectly. Now I have no problem. Thanks for help