Force OTA Update (6.0.1) Instruction - Nexus 5X General

I followed the instruction from:
https://newcircle.com/s/post/1321/force_an_ota_update_on_your_android_nexus_device
EDIT(Just in case the link is down):
Anything that you do is at your own risk:
1. Put your device into air-plane mode (i.e. disable all connectivity options)
2. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All (tab) -> Google Services Framework (Click on the menu button and select show system app)
3. Click on Clear cache (if enabled)
4. Click on Clear data (and OK the warning)
5. Click on Force stop (and OK the warning)
6. Disable air-plane mode (e.g. enable WiFI)
7. Check that you have access to the network
8. Wait (usually no more than a couple of minutes)
9. Optionally, go back to Settings -> About Phone/Tablet -> System Updates -> Check now
10. Restart your device after couple of minutes
You should get a prompt to apply the new update (assuming there is one available for your device)
then I restart my phone after couple of minutes and the 6.0.1 OTA shows up.
I am not sure if it will work for everyone but give it a try.

I believe this method is depreciated as it causes issues with your device showing up multiple times on your google account, and can cause other issues. I can confirm I've used this before with older devices and it did work for me however.

edgex said:
I believe this method is depreciated as it causes issues with your device showing up multiple times on your google account, and can cause other issues. I can confirm I've used this before with older devices and it did work for me however.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Right! I have used this method couple of years ago, but looks like there could be more issues using it.
---------- Post added at 10:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------
I read this statement a while ago: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...to-never-clear-google-service-framework-data/

Or your could adb sideload the update file. You do not need to be rooted or unlocked to do this. I have done it with (2) Nexus 5X's so far. Much safer than the previously mentioned method.

This method no longer works unfortunately.

Confirmed.Doesn't work.I just tested it on my device.

pagereborn said:
I followed the instruction from:
https://newcircle.com/s/post/1321/force_an_ota_update_on_your_android_nexus_device
EDIT(Just in case the link is down):
Anything that you do is at your own risk:
1. Put your device into air-plane mode (i.e. disable all connectivity options)
2. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All (tab) -> Google Services Framework (Click on the menu button and select show system app)
3. Click on Clear cache (if enabled)
4. Click on Clear data (and OK the warning)
5. Click on Force stop (and OK the warning)
6. Disable air-plane mode (e.g. enable WiFI)
7. Check that you have access to the network
8. Wait (usually no more than a couple of minutes)
9. Optionally, go back to Settings -> About Phone/Tablet -> System Updates -> Check now
10. Restart your device after couple of minutes
You should get a prompt to apply the new update (assuming there is one available for your device)
then I restart my phone after couple of minutes and the 6.0.1 OTA shows up.
I am not sure if it will work for everyone but give it a try.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This has been obsolete for some time now.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I did not know that it can cause issues. However, it did work for me. The reason why I did it because I won't have the adapter until next week.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using XDA Free mobile app

zeroed said:
Confirmed.Doesn't work.I just tested it on my device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you restart your device? After I restart I got the OTA.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using XDA Free mobile app

Yes i did.Nothing happens.

Related

How can I activate Sprint Tab?

The volume up down thing didnt work for me.
Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App
Really no comments?
Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App
Sprint Activation
By activation I am assuming you mean gain network access to the Sprint data system? It should have prompted you for activation data at boot. Try through settings to connect to the mobile network and that should reinitiate the activation process. Not sure if this helps...
Sprint Activation
By activation I am assuming you mean gain network access to the Sprint mobile data system? It should have prompted you for activation information at boot. Try through settings to connect to the mobile network and that should reinitiate the activation process. Not sure if this helps...
Thanks for the reply. I meant I bought the Tab without a data plan and do not wish to. It keeps trying to activate but cant. I am looking for a way around it.
Sent from my SPH-P100 using XDA App
I've been grappling with this for a while now, and unfortunately, the activation process can only happen if you were to have service. You could, thanks to Sprint's 30 money back guarantee, buy a month of service, activate your device, and then cancel the service within a few days and you won't be charged. Of course, this invovles spending a whole lot of time on the phone with Sprint, or going into a Sprint store, which you may not want to do. Don't worry though, there is another option.
I decided I didn't want to go through any hassle, so I spent some time fooling around with the system and came up with the following method. It took me a while to in the application manager to track down the programs responsible for the activation prompt, but I found them. What you need to do is this:
NOTE: I have tested this on the SPRINT Tab with the latest software.
*DO NOT uninstall any of these apps, just "Freeze" them. If you delete any, you may loose the ability to do firmware and Android OS updates!*
1. Root your Tab, (preferably with z4root), I suggest using the "permanent root" option.
2. Go to Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and check "USB Debugging"
3. Install Titanium Backup
4. Run Titanium Backup and go into "Backup/Restore" Look for "Software Update 1.5.0" in the list.
5. Tap the application name.
6. On the window that comes up, select "Freeze" It will give you a confirmation of success and the "Freeze" button will change to "Defrost" now hit the back button.
7. Locate "Sprint Installer 2.0", "Sprint Zone SZ 2.1.11", and "System Updates 1.0.0" Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each of these applications.
8. Close Titanium Backup
9. Restart
Now the activation prompt will not come up and it won't interrupt you when using your Tab. It doesn't affect anything if you plan to use the Tab off-contract with Wifi only.
I chose to "Freeze" the apps because it denies them access to the system, which removes the activation problem. I didn't uninstall them, though because if you want to activate it on the network at any time later, or you need to do a Firmware/Android OS update through official channels, you may need these apps.
If you want to undo this at any time, follow the directions the same way, but during step 6 select "Defrost" instead of "Freeze"
I hope this helps.
Thanks
Works great! Thanks for the info.
It´s posible active the phone
rkmj said:
I've been grappling with this for a while now, and unfortunately, the activation process can only happen if you were to have service. You could, thanks to Sprint's 30 money back guarantee, buy a month of service, activate your device, and then cancel the service within a few days and you won't be charged. Of course, this invovles spending a whole lot of time on the phone with Sprint, or going into a Sprint store, which you may not want to do. Don't worry though, there is another option.
I decided I didn't want to go through any hassle, so I spent some time fooling around with the system and came up with the following method. It took me a while to in the application manager to track down the programs responsible for the activation prompt, but I found them. What you need to do is this:
NOTE: I have tested this on the SPRINT Tab with the latest software.
*DO NOT uninstall any of these apps, just "Freeze" them. If you delete any, you may loose the ability to do firmware and Android OS updates!*
1. Root your Tab, (preferably with z4root), I suggest using the "permanent root" option.
2. Go to Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and check "USB Debugging"
3. Install Titanium Backup
4. Run Titanium Backup and go into "Backup/Restore" Look for "Software Update 1.5.0" in the list.
5. Tap the application name.
6. On the window that comes up, select "Freeze" It will give you a confirmation of success and the "Freeze" button will change to "Defrost" now hit the back button.
7. Locate "Sprint Installer 2.0", "Sprint Zone SZ 2.1.11", and "System Updates 1.0.0" Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each of these applications.
8. Close Titanium Backup
9. Restart
Now the activation prompt will not come up and it won't interrupt you when using your Tab. It doesn't affect anything if you plan to use the Tab off-contract with Wifi only.
I chose to "Freeze" the apps because it denies them access to the system, which removes the activation problem. I didn't uninstall them, though because if you want to activate it on the network at any time later, or you need to do a Firmware/Android OS update through official channels, you may need these apps.
If you want to undo this at any time, follow the directions the same way, but during step 6 select "Defrost" instead of "Freeze"
I hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi there, Do you think is´t posible to liberate the phone?
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Worked GREAT! Thanks!
... but I have a question regarding 2 of the items that are frozen now. like the Software Update 1.5.0 & System Updates 1.0.0 --- are they specific to sprint? what exactly are these for and why do these have to be frozen in order to disable the sprint activation? will i still be able to get firmware updates and all that jazz?
if i want to check for updates, do i need to defrost these?
How to get root app
maybe I'm missing something but how do you get the root app. I.e. to bypass activation you need a root application. However I can't find a way to download apps without the tab being activated. Seems like a paradox. In a nut shell how can I get the z4root application installed when the tab is not yet activated?
Thanks for any help
You can always turn on the WiFi, and connect it to an available network to gain access to the Market.
I too have been struggling with the activation prompt, and since Rooting is still somewhat touchy with our SPH-P100, I've found that the best answer is to put your Tab in Airplane mode, and manually turn on the WiFi. This will keep any options you're unsure of on the back burner 'til the devs here have some more time to save money for, and play with the Tab!
MSteinmetz said:
maybe I'm missing something but how do you get the root app. I.e. to bypass activation you need a root application. However I can't find a way to download apps without the tab being activated. Seems like a paradox. In a nut shell how can I get the z4root application installed when the tab is not yet activated?
Thanks for any help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can find z4root here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
I have a Sprint tab, and if you hit cancel on the activation each time you turn the device on, you can still access your home screen and all the apps and enable wifi to access the market.
To permanently bypass activation, side load & install the z4root app from the link above and install Titanum Backup from the market .. follow the instructions posted by rkmj earlier in this thread.
kamgrn said:
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Worked GREAT! Thanks!
... but I have a question regarding 2 of the items that are frozen now. like the Software Update 1.5.0 & System Updates 1.0.0 --- are they specific to sprint? what exactly are these for and why do these have to be frozen in order to disable the sprint activation? will i still be able to get firmware updates and all that jazz?
if i want to check for updates, do i need to defrost these?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry for taking so long to respond to this, but my XDA notification settings were all screwed up. I just realized that you asked this. Software Update 1.5.0 and System Updates seem to be Samsung apps that are tied directly to Sprint Zone and the activtion prompt. They run periodically and when they activate, they query Sprint Zone to see if the device has been activated on the network. In order to stop the activation prompt, these need to stop running.
I can't really tell about firmware updates just yet. Based on the way Sprint generally provides them, you will have the option of OTA or via PC. With this fix in place, you will need to run the update via the PC. If you wanted to get the firmware updates OTA, you will need to defrost the programs. Unfortunately, you will also have to activate the device.
My method doesn't change anything on the device. It just disables the prompt. In order to receive anything OTA, you will have to activate the device. I have a theory about how you can both disable the prompt and still query for OTA updates, but I have to do a bit of testing first. I will post back here once I have tested it completely.

Setting>>Security Force Close

I have just install my friend's APK (his app) and when the pop-up show me to verify app or something then I click agree. So the app isn't installed and now I can't go to setting>>security it force close then back to home screen any advise
PS. I really don't want factory reset but it is very great if you can tell me how do I reset only the setting
PS2. Rooted stock 4.2.2
Any help? Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Androidclub said:
I have just install my friend's APK (his app) and when the pop-up show me to verify app or something then I click agree. So the app isn't installed and now I can't go to setting>>security it force close then back to home screen any advise
PS. I really don't want factory reset but it is very great if you can tell me how do I reset only the setting
PS2. Rooted stock 4.2.2
Any help? Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try going to Settings -> Apps -> Swipe right to go to All -> Settings -> Clear Data
Repeat for Settings Storage
Reboot
Go to Settings -> Security -> Check Unknown Sources
Then install your app.
Warning: This will erase all your Settings data.
Re: Setting>>Security Force Close
rhoadster91 said:
Try going to Settings -> Apps -> Swipe right to go to All -> Settings -> Clear Data
Repeat for Settings Storage
Reboot
Go to Settings -> Security -> Check Unknown Sources
Then install your app.
Warning: This will erase all your Settings data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can't clear data for setting storage
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Ah I guess then clearing Settings data should be enough.
---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 AM ----------
Here is another potential solution
[/COLOR]Magic of google search update. Found these steps which fixed it for me
From a terminal emulator (on phone), and assuming you have root
type "su" and answer permission dialog from SuperSU or SuperUser
type "mount -o rw,remount /system" -> followed by enter
type "cd /vendor/firmware/keymaster" -> followed by enter
type "chmod 0644 *" -> followed by enter
Source:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=49705
which was translated from
http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/18mzix/setting_crashes_after_updating_to_android_422/
Thanks for this solution worked great.

Qmobile Noir A8 PAQ-ONE ROM

RESEARCHING AND CREATING A POST TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT, SO DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE AND GIVE CREDITS TO THE DESERVING PERSON, ALWAYS LINK THIS POST TO YOUR BLOG OR WEBSITE. THAT BEING SAID LET'S COME TO THE POINT
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY KIND OF DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE
THIS IS A FLASH-ABLE ZIP FILE THAT CAN BE FLASHED ONLY FROM CLOCK WORK MOD RECOVERY
THIS ROM DOES NOT WIPE DATA, SO ALL YOUR APPS INSTALLED ON YOUR PHONE WILL REMAIN INTACT EXCLUDING SYSTEM APPS (THOSE INSTALLED UNDER /SYSTEM)
DO NOT WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE DATA OF YOUR PHONE INTACT, OTHERWISE THE CHOICE IS YOURS
DOWNLOAD PAQ-ONE
PAQ-ONE is for the Stock Qmobile Noir A8 ROM. It removes all the extra apps that came with QMobile and installs better apps making the phone faster.
SCREENSHOTS
Click here to see screenshots
FEATURES
01. Deodex the Stock ROM.
02. Pre-Rooted
03. ZipAligned
04. Installs system apps to /data/app folder which can be removed easily
05. adds init.d script support to the ROM
06. Installs BusyBox
07. No Game Crashes anymore
08. ACID Audio Modded
09. Sony Walkman / Album / Movies
10. Clean File Manager
12. Apex launcher
13. Jelly Bean Clock
Installation method.
1. Place the downloaded file on your SD-CARD.
2. Restart your phone in recovery mode (by pressing VOLUME UP + POWER buttons).
3. Select "Install zip from sdcard" --> "Choose zip from sdcard" --> Now select "PAQ-ONE" --> Select "Yes"
4. Reboot system now
5. Enjoy!
RECOMMENDED APPS
Install these apps on your phone to get much more lively experience.
1. FSTRIM (REDUCES LAGS - RUN THIS APP WHENEVER YOUR PHONE STARTS TO LAG)
2. SEEDER (REDUCES LAG - Install if your phone lags very much even after running FSTRIM)
3. ROM TOOLBOX (A Complete set of tools for your phone)
4. TITANIUM BACKUP (A very useful tool for backing, restoring, uninstalling, freezing, unfreezing apps)
thanks, downloading now .. whats the difference between saad usmani and your modded version?
And my wifi and GPRS is not working properly. it shows connectivity in the status bar but not sending recieving data and after trying browser and try to load some sites then wifi start to work again?
Zack208 said:
thanks, downloading now .. whats the difference between saad usmani and your modded version?
And my wifi and GPRS is not working properly. it shows connectivity in the status bar but not sending recieving data and after trying browser and try to load some sites then wifi start to work again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The major difference is that you have the ROM in zip file and the ROM is deodexed, zipaligned and the /system/app folder has been moved to /data/app and it supports init.d script support.
Majority of the difference is behind the User Interface. In terms of user interface they both look alike.
Have you restored your phone to Factory settings considering your problem?
Sent from my A8 using Tapatalk 2
Flashed your ROM, everything working fine with great speed and also the battery life got improved dramatically. Very nice work.
Yes, I restored to the factory settings but no success, looks like hardware fault. Tried wifix manager app from play store but still the wifi and mobile data disconnect while screen turns off.
Zack208 said:
Flashed your ROM, everything working fine with great speed and also the battery life got improved dramatically. Very nice work.
Yes, I restored to the factory settings but no success, looks like hardware fault. Tried wifix manager app from play store but still the wifi and mobile data disconnect while screen turns off.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your positive feedback
Have you tried this?
Goto System Settings > Under Wireless and Networks Tap WLAN > press menu key and tap advanced > Tap Keep WLAN on during sleep and select always.
Now your phone won't disconnect, if this is the case.
pakistanish said:
Thanks for your positive feedback
Have you tried this?
Goto System Settings > Under Wireless and Networks Tap WLAN > press menu key and tap advanced > Tap Keep WLAN on during sleep and select always.
Now your phone won't disconnect, if this is the case.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your suggestion. This is the first thing I have done, but wifi and mobile data sleeps automatically. I have tried stock roms from different devices like saadusmani's ROM and your ROM but nothing improved in wifi and mobile data connection. I should claim warranty.
But before that I need to unroot the phone and change the stock splash screen (screen before boot animation). Do you know how to change the splash screen to stock Qmobile screen?
Restore to stock firmware by downloading it from www.ehtisham.com or www.labandroid.com
Sent from my A8 using Tapatalk 2

Fix for Play Store disconnect after reboot.

If u have installed play-store via Nokia X tools 1.2 then you are familiar with this issue, Play-store gets disconnected after reboot. I have tried several method and this is the easiest. After reboot go to settings/ Time and date, disable automatic time update, advance time for one day. Now open Play-store, if it shows disconnected then press retry. Try to manually close it in recent apps if play-store is opened once after reboot. When play-store is working fine you can turn on automatic time update to fix the time. Hope it helps Press thanks if it helps.
***Someone have better fix then post it in this thread
shafiaszad said:
If u have installed play-store via Nokia X tools 1.2 then you are familiar with this issue, Play-store gets disconnected after reboot. I have tried several method and this is the easiest. After reboot go to settings/ Time and date, disable automatic time update, advance time for one day. Now open Play-store, if it shows disconnected then press retry. Try to manually close it in recent apps if play-store is opened once after reboot. When play-store is working fine you can turn on automatic time update to fix the time. Hope it helps
***Someone have better fix then post it in this thread
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you using 2.1.0.11 or 2.1.0.12 version?
shafiaszad said:
If u have installed play-store via Nokia X tools 1.2 then you are familiar with this issue, Play-store gets disconnected after reboot. I have tried several method and this is the easiest. After reboot go to settings/ Time and date, disable automatic time update, advance time for one day. Now open Play-store, if it shows disconnected then press retry. Try to manually close it in recent apps if play-store is opened once after reboot. When play-store is working fine you can turn on automatic time update to fix the time. Hope it helps Press thanks if it helps.
***Someone have better fix then post it in this thread
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which version of the Play Store are you using? Is it 4.9.x Does the thumbnails for the apps show up?
shafiaszad said:
If u have installed play-store via Nokia X tools 1.2 then you are familiar with this issue, Play-store gets disconnected after reboot. I have tried several method and this is the easiest. After reboot go to settings/ Time and date, disable automatic time update, advance time for one day. Now open Play-store, if it shows disconnected then press retry. Try to manually close it in recent apps if play-store is opened once after reboot. When play-store is working fine you can turn on automatic time update to fix the time. Hope it helps Press thanks if it helps.
***Someone have better fix then post it in this thread
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have verified, but failed. I know another some solutions for the connection issue.
1. Remove Google Account and add it again.
2.Use Nokia X tools 1.2 remove your google apps and add it again.
3.Go to setting->Accounts, choose your google account and go to account sync, you will find some items can't be synced now. And you need uncheck them, then open google play again. It will be ok.
About the solution3, I haven't verified it. But today I sovled this issue with solution3. My google contacts can't be synced. I unchecked it and google play is ok. My version is 2.1.0.11
deutch1976 said:
Are you using 2.1.0.11 or 2.1.0.12 version?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using 2.1.0.11 I havnt got update. playstore 4.6.17
luhugu said:
Have verified, but failed. I know another some solutions for the connection issue.
1. Remove Google Account and add it again.
2.Use Nokia X tools 1.2 remove your google apps and add it again.
3.Go to setting->Accounts, choose your google account and go to account sync, you will find some items can't be synced now. And you need uncheck them, then open google play again. It will be ok.
About the solution3, I haven't verified it. But today I sovled this issue with solution3. My google contacts can't be synced. I unchecked it and google play is ok. My version is 2.1.0.11
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dont know its working foe me. Remember you have to manually close the playstore app before changing date then, then open and reconnect.
About solution3 i didnt find anything to uncheck. Using playstore 4.6 , FW version 2.1.0.11
Can you fix app no screenshort when update play store ?
Sent from my NokiaX2DS using XDA Free mobile app
scvhost said:
Can you fix app no screenshort when update play store ?
Sent from my NokiaX2DS using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dont update playstore.
@shafiaszad not a permanent solution but it sure does work every time!
How to disable play store auto update ? I try disable auto app in play store setting but play store is auto update when i close app.
Sent from my NokiaX2DS using XDA Free mobile app
Just re-sync your google accout
Settings > Account [Google] > Sync Now
It worked to me...
Hey, you have a solution?
I have a same problem with Nokia X2, Sofware version 2.1.0.11 and play store 5.1.11
I use nokia x tools 1.2 too
noone has worked for me
sholikhudin said:
Settings > Account [Google] > Sync Now
It worked to me...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It says error syncing.:fingers-crossed:
Changing date method is working:good:
TRY ODEXing play
1.disable auto-update using lucky patcher.(reboot after)
2. odex all sys apps using lucky patcher (reboo)
3.then remove ur google account and re-sync.(untick people details and calendar)
Thnx
@ drigger_one Will Odexing playstore permanently fix it??
Permanent FIx
@ shafiazad
Here it is
Permanent FIx( Requires More Effort):
1.Perform nandroid backup.( for this u need to install custom recovery in step 2. and boot into recovery and make backup)
2.Flash ur phone {stock rom} ( Oh yes i did said that)
3. Root using nokia x2 tools. install custom recovery [http://www.mediafire.com/download/eu9kwxptmc93dau/NOKIA_X2_CUSTOM_RECOVERY.zip]
thnx to Frozentears
4.Deodex your rom ( This Fixes evrythng).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x2/development/rom-nokia-x2-ds-stock-deodex-rom-2-1-0-t2951903
5.Install Play Store(Nokia x2 tools)
6.Here You have to restore . **But dont perform backup from recovery ( evrything will b undone)
Use "Nandroid Manager" and browse to ur saved backup image and individually select apps and restore its data.
7. Enjoy!!
drigger_one said:
@ shafiazad
Here it is
Permanent FIx( Requires More Effort):
1.Perform nandroid backup.( for this u need to install custom recovery in step 2. and boot into recovery and make backup)
2.Flash ur phone {stock rom} ( Oh yes i did said that)
3. Root using nokia x2 tools. install custom recovery [http://www.mediafire.com/download/eu9kwxptmc93dau/NOKIA_X2_CUSTOM_RECOVERY.zip]
thnx to Frozentears
4.Deodex your rom ( This Fixes evrythng).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nok...to install nandroid back up on Nokia X2??????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Custom Recovery
jkenic said:
thanks sir, but please give steps on how to install nandroid back up on Nokia X2??????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For this u need custom recovery
.
link is alrdy there.
install it.(just connect ur phone,run the file,enter option,wait)
after it reboot into recovery(install quick reboot and choose recovery)
backup options>> backup to sdcard1 or sdcard

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 stock to Android 10

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 stock to Android 10
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (models SM-T713, T719, T813, T819) stock to Android 10 Q / LineageOS 17.1
Supported models:
- SM-T713 (gts28vewifi)
- SM-T719 (gts28velte)
- SM-T813 (gts210vewifi)
- SM-T819 (gts210velte)
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 to a powerful one with Android 10.
Make sure your tablet is compatible: in Android, go to Settings > About tablet. Check Model number is listed above.
If not, quit this tutorial.
### READ THOSE WARNING COMMENTS
### See all my tutorials at https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
### Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/djibe
CHANGELOG
v3. TWRP 3.6, update pack, add download links
v2. Add support for Netflix and Disney+, Magisk updated
v1. Initial release for Android 10
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy Tab S2 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PcnZaQieCz3N0MJhOp6eC3MjAYYvx0wH/view?usp=sharing
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.6 recovery for 4 models + Magisk Root). Unzip files.
+ ROM LineageOS 17.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-unofficial-10-lineageos-17-1-t713-t719-t813-t819.4070161/
SM-T713 (gts28vewifi): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts28vewifi
SM-T719 (gts28velte): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts28velte
SM-T813 (gts210vewifi): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts210vewifi
SM-T819 (gts210velte): https://lineageos.wickenberg.nu/gts210velte
Alternatives: https://los.rockhost.se/
### Camera doesn't work, 3G/Data network doesn't work
+ BiTGApps Package ARM64 10: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Charge tablet to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung USB drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug tablet to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use Google built-in cloud to backup apps like SMS Backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Backup your WhatsApp messages in Google Drive.
Everything else: podcasts, Authenticators, TODOs etc...
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Make sure you have latest official updates for your phone:
Connect to Wifi and go to Settings > About device > Software update > Update now
### BACKUP NOW, you will lose everything later.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.6 RECOVERY
Go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer Options.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch OEM unlock ON.
Shut down tablet.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Home + Power + Volume- until you see Warning screen.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Tab now displays "Downloading... / Do not turn off target".
Connect tab in USB, wait for drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In AP > select corresponding twrp file for your model (ie: twrp-3.6.0_9-0-gts28vewifi.tar for SM-T713)
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
Wait until flash Success message appears.
Unplug tablet.
Restart tablet to recovery:
- hold Power + Home + Volume- until tablet screen becomes black.
- and immediatly switch from Volume- to Volume+ (still holding Power + Home) to land in TWRP recovery.
### If Android launches, hold 3 buttons until phone restarts and Samsung logo appears.
4) BACKUP PARTITIONS AND SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Boot in Recovery Mode : Hold Home + Power + Volume+ until you see Samsung's logo then release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Format Data.
Type: yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Encryption is removed. You can now access partitions.
### If you miss this step you won't have access to any partition.
Back to home menu > Backup.
You can now select the partitions you want to save.
I prefer to backup System, Data and Boot partitions. In case of problem, you will have your tablet in its original state.
Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
Save backup: still under TWRP recovery, connect tablet to PC.
Go to Mount menu and check Data partition is checked and MTB button is on "Disable MTP" state.
From Windows explorer, access tablet's memory and copy-paste the TWRP folder (located in root folder, beside DCIM and Music folders) somewhere safe on your computer.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
### Make sure you copied TWRP backup from internal memory to somewhere safe.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache then Swipe to Wipe.
Back to TWRP home screen, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
On next launch, check the checkbox to remember choice and swipe to allow modifications.
5) FLASH ROM, GAPPS +/- MAGISK ROOT
Back to TWRP main menu, go to Mount menu again to connect tablet to PC again.
Connect tablet to PC and use Windows explorer to copy files on tablet's internal memory.
Copy TWRP folder from your tablet to somewhere safe on PC.
This backup can restore your tablet to its original Samsung state.
Copy files of ROM + Bitgapps + Magisk on tablet.
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose los*.zip,
then Add more zips and select bitgapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Again, go to Reboot > Recovery and swipe to reboot.
Optional: After restart, go to Install, select Magisk and swipe to flash.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System and on Install TWRP App? menu, tap on button Do Not Install
Wait for the tablet to boot.
It will be stuck with LineageOS animation on it's first launch. It is normal.
Force reboot using the Power and Volume Down buttons.
Now let LineageOS finish to start.
6) OPTIONAL: ROOT ACCESS
Configure Android as you like.
No need for extra work to be root.
Magisk launches with Android.
Superuser permissions can be managed from Magisk Manager app.
Open Magisk app (v23+).
Go to Settings > go to App Rename app to Godmode to hide hide.
Below, switch MagiskHide ON.
Now go to Magisk Modules tab > install liboemcrypto disabler and MagiskHide Props Config.
Connect to your Google account, download from Play Store Netflix and Disney+.
### If you are already connected to Google account.
Clear cache (Settings > Apps > All apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage) and restart tab.
Relaunch Play Store, Netflix and Disney+ will be available in SD.
7) TWEAKS
- Calibrate battery: https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Battery_Calibration
- Set dark Mode to improve battery by 30%: Settings > Display > Dark theme
- For better battery, remove Always on display
Settings > Display > Screen saver > Desactivated
- Activate Developer options
Go to Settings > About.
At bottom, tap 7 times on Build number. You activated Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer options.
- To tweak overclocking and more, use SmartPack-Kernel Manager
SmartPack-Kernel Manager - Apps on Google Play
The ultimate tool to manage your kernel
play.google.com
### If you experience battery drain, stick to 20220312 build (thx to @yoblo)
8) OBTAIN GOOGLE MOBILE SERVICES (GMS) CERTIFICATION
Google now restricts Google Play and Google apps access to certificated devices. Since you have a custom ROM, you are banned.
We now need to subscribe for the Google Play Certification.
Download Device ID (by Evozi) app from Play Store.
Launch app.
Tap on the Google Service Framework (GSF) line, then tap on the COPY button.
In your Android webbrowser, go to: https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/
Connect to Google using your Google/Android account.
In the input field of the page, paste the 16 digits code.
Click on the Save button, a success message confirms your device is Certified.
Then go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage
Do I need to re-certify it ?
"Your device’s GSF ID is reset every time your device is factory reset (or when you wipe the GSF app itself) since it is stored in your data partition, so you must re-register your GSF ID every time you perform either of these actions."
More info here : https://lineageos.org/Google-Play-Certification/
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: ripee, Luk1337, LineageOS team, TWRP team
---------------------------------------
Force Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 to restart
Hold Power + Volume down for 10-20 seconds
I have just followed this to update my T719 tablet. All seems to work other than the camera, when you try to open the camera app it freezes before eventually saying 'unable to connect to camera', then closes. Have tried another camera app but still get the same issue. Is this a known error?
Thanks
.
Hi @smarty79 , yes camera doesn't work.
I will be more precise about it.
Thx for reporting
Hi,
3G network doesn't work
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you mean that RIL does not work either (no 4G)?
Are you working on a fix for the camera and mobile network?
bulldozerecske said:
Hi,
Do you mean that RIL does not work either (no 4G)?
Are you working on a fix for the camera and mobile network?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, you have to be careful and download ROM according to your model.
EDIT: yes Data and camera are not working.
Sadly you won't find a ROM with these. Or tell me which one.
You may try this Oreo for camera: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-resurrection-remix-os-6-2-x-discont.3865882/
djibe89 said:
Hi, you have to be careful and download ROM according to your model.
Only camera is working.
If netowrk is not, you probably have chosen the wrong ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't downloaded any custom ROM yet since I need the Radio Interface Layer funcionality as well as the camera.
I have the T819 (LTE variant) but I would like to have a newer Android version than 7 because some apps are not supported anymore.
bulldozerecske said:
I haven't downloaded any custom ROM yet since I need the Radio Interface Layer funcionality as well as the camera.
I have the T819 (LTE variant) but I would like to have a newer Android version than 7 because some apps are not supported anymore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, you won't find better ROM except that Data and camera don't work.
For camera you may try this Oreo ROM: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-resurrection-remix-os-6-2-x-discont.3865882/
bulldozerecske said:
I haven't downloaded any custom ROM yet since I need the Radio Interface Layer funcionality as well as the camera.
I have the T819 (LTE variant) but I would like to have a newer Android version than 7 because some apps are not supported anymore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LineageOS 16 has RIL working, at least on the T719.
succefully installed. Thnak you !
Tutorial updated for Netflix and Disney+
sorry for this but i failed and i need help
i did every thing until wipe but afterwards my PC unable to see device folders so i can load the files
side note: didn't backup also so stuck on recovery screen
help please!!!
Thanks for this, works exactly as stated...
However I misread it, "### Camera doesn't work, 3G/Data network doesn't work" - I thought oh I don't care about 3G, I'm always connected to LTE without my brain acknowledging that it's all cellular connectivity not just 3G. DOH.
Is there anything available for SM-T817V? Looking desperate help to update Android 10.
Thanks
fmc000 said:
LineageOS 16 has RIL working, at least on the T719.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
any particular build? there are multiple versions Thanks
When I boot, I end up back in the TWRP main menu. I've tried:
"Reboot System and on Install TWRP App? menu, tap on button Do Not Install" after:
"Then tap on Install > choose los*.zip,
then Add more zips and select opengapps*.zip,"
(advice given in another forum) but it makes no difference: LineageOS animation continued for several minutes, then I get into RECOVERY REBOOT and back to TWRP menu.
Samsung SM-T813
lineage-17.1-20210918-UNOFFICIAL-gts210vewifi
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-nano-20210929
Magisk-v23.0
Hi @Tetenterre,
first boot leads to bootloop.
Flash > boot > force reboot and wait
Thanks for your reply, djibe89 - when I do that (ie Power & Volume down), I end up back in TWRP.
Installed successfully by following your guide to a T (although I used the latest TWRP). I know support for this old girl has probably reached it's limit, but it was tough to find the ROM file (most links in the thread are dead - had to use one from archive.org)
Thanks a lot for putting this together!
MouldeyWan_Kenobi said:
Installed successfully by following your guide to a T (although I used the latest TWRP). I know support for this old girl has probably reached it's limit, but it was tough to find the ROM file (most links in the thread are dead - had to use one from archive.org)
Thanks a lot for putting this together!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, sorry for that.
Thanks for telling me. It's hard to keep up with all the models I support.
I'll try to fetch all files and backup these on Androidfilehost.
Thx for archive.org, didn't know it.
Enjoy

Categories

Resources