GT-I9301I Bootloader, rooting, flashing help - Galaxy S3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I am trying to digest all that data that is in this forum and I can not find some information. I would like to upgrade my android to newer version as some of my app stopped being supported.
So of what I understand I need to download and flash firmware which can be rooted (for example KOT49H.I9301IXXUANH1 (as per website androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9301i) (my current is KOT49H.I9301IXCSAQA2 which I can not find proper files to root) to my phone for example from here autoroot.chainfire (sorry can not post links)
on that site I can find information that i need to have unblocked bootloader but I can not find information how to do that neither here or there..... I am a little bit confused. Please Can someone tell me if I got it right and maybe help me a little bit with all this mess?
I have got samsung galaxy s3 neo GT-I9301I
version
KOT49H.I9301IXCSAQA2
Android 4.4.2
Is there any other information that is needed to solve problem?
Looking forward for your reply. Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards,
Lukasz F

LukaszF said:
Hi,
I am trying to digest all that data that is in this forum and I can not find some information. I would like to upgrade my android to newer version as some of my app stopped being supported.
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This means to install a custom rom.
So of what I understand I need to download and flash firmware which can be rooted (for example KOT49H.I9301IXXUANH1 (as per website androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9301i) (my current is KOT49H.I9301IXCSAQA2 which I can not find proper files to root) to my phone for example from here autoroot.chainfire (sorry can not post links)
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You need the latest firmware for your phone. There is no need to root before Install custom rom. Activate USB Debugging in developer Options.
You need Odin3 to download and run in your windows PC. Download the latest twrp for our device s3ve3g. Get it from twrp official Homepage. Set your phone download mode and flash it as AP. Then boot directly in recovery mode. Now you should see twrp. Make a backup and then wipe everything.(means you will loose all data) And start Install a custom rom of your choice.
on that site I can find information that i need to have unblocked bootloader but I can not find information how to do that neither here or there..... I am a little bit confused. Please Can someone tell me if I got it right and maybe help me a little bit with all this mess?
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You mean OEM unlocking. This is important for devices delivered with stock lollipop. So this is not relevant for s3 neo afaik.

spirit_of_the_ocean said:
This means to install a custom rom.
You need the latest firmware for your phone. There is no need to root before Install custom rom. Activate USB Debugging in developer Options.
You need Odin3 to download and run in your windows PC. Download the latest twrp for our device s3ve3g. Get it from twrp official Homepage. Set your phone download mode and flash it as AP. Then boot directly in recovery mode. Now you should see twrp. Make a backup and then wipe everything.(means you will loose all data) And start Install a custom rom of your choice.
You mean OEM unlocking. This is important for devices delivered with stock lollipop. So this is not relevant for s3 neo afaik.
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Thank you very much for help!!

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[Unbrick][Stock] Yoga Tab 3 - How to unbrick, and restore to stock.

I work at a shop and someone brought me a Yoga Tab 3 8" tablet that was on a screen that asked for an original google account.
It was purchased without much thought because i figured it was just part of the setup.
No this is actually a Device Protection feature google has had since Lollipop apparently.
There is a way around it if anyone is interested or is in a soft brick that they can access the recovery from.
NOTE :
THIS IS FOR THE YOGA TAB 3 8" YT3-850F ONLY!!!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DESTROY YOUR TABLET! PLEASE BE CAREFUL. DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING FOR WRONG MODEL. CONFIRM YOUR MODEL NUMBER BY LOOKING ON THE BACK STICKER BEFORE PROCEEDING.
You will need :
A Computer
A Micro SD Card and Adapter
A couple of hours time
Patience...
Patience........
Firstly, as always, make sure the device is charged before attempting any of this please.
Download the stock firmware from This Link.
Do not extract the firmware at all or rename it, just leave it as it is, it will take about an hour to download.
After you have the firmware downloaded move the zip file to the root of the MicroSD Card on the computer.
Eject the SDCard from the computer and put it into the Yoga Tab.
Reboot into recovery by pressing Power and Vol+ let go of Power when you see the Lenovo logo.
Once in recovery go ahead and do a factory reset/data wipe.
The next step is to actually flash the zip you put on the MicroSD earlier. You go down to apply update from SD using the Volume + and -
buttons. Power to select an option. Select the Zip you downloaded from this guide.
it will take approximately 20-30 minutes to fully install the update. after it installs it will boot up like new again, with no Google Device Protection, and it is a possible way to unbrick!
Hello, Where did you find this firmware? I'm looking for Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 YT3-X50F. Thanks
crucito said:
Hello, Where did you find this firmware? I'm looking for Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 YT3-X50F. Thanks
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It looks like a modified package from China. I successfully installed the zip file. After rebooting, the version noted was YT3-X50F_S000022_150714_PRC (which I presumed to be People's Republic of China). The update zip does not contain any Google apps (including Play Store).
spunky168 said:
It looks like a modified package from China. I successfully installed the zip file. After rebooting, the version noted was YT3-X50F_S000022_150714_PRC (which I presumed to be People's Republic of China). The update zip does not contain any Google apps (including Play Store).
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That's correct; but you can just flash the Gapps 5.1.1 ("mini" package) from Cyanogenmod (that's what I did); and then once you've got superSU installed, remove the non-North American "store" apps ^_^
crucito said:
Hello, Where did you find this firmware? I'm looking for Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 YT3-X50F. Thanks
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on the lenovo support page...
Yes
metalchef said:
That's correct; but you can just flash the Gapps 5.1.1 ("mini" package) from Cyanogenmod (that's what I did); and then once you've got superSU installed, remove the non-North American "store" apps ^_^
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Sorry for the delay in my response, but yes, this is correct. Just flash the Google apps and you will be good to go. I'm not sure where I found the firmware but there is a link there to the download. I'm pretty sure I just dug around google alot and found a post to the firmware somewhere else on XDA but to tell you the truth it was actually really difficult for me to get google apps installed and working properly and this firmware sometimes would not flash it would just sit there saying opening update.zip for hours. Good thing the battery life on that thing was amazing. :laugh:
metalchef said:
That's correct; but you can just flash the Gapps 5.1.1 ("mini" package) from Cyanogenmod (that's what I did); and then once you've got superSU installed, remove the non-North American "store" apps ^_^
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Never mind
Does anyone have a fix if the tablet is stuck after a custom boot
does anyone know where to find Lenovo YT3 X50M stock rom? im looking for it for days, but no luck. can someone help me find one please. my tablet is softbrick right now
Yoga Tab 3 firmware legit download sites
PhidzkiDoo said:
does anyone know where to find Lenovo YT3 X50M stock rom? im looking for it for days, but no luck. can someone help me find one please. my tablet is softbrick right now
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67534307&postcount=142
metalchef said:
That's correct; but you can just flash the Gapps 5.1.1 ("mini" package) from Cyanogenmod (that's what I did); and then once you've got superSU installed, remove the non-North American "store" apps ^_^
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I got root on my device, but I don't know how to flash gapps on this device, because I don't have a custom recovery, can you pls help me?
alekzzone said:
I got root on my device, but I don't know how to flash gapps on this device, because I don't have a custom recovery, can you pls help me?
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For several days straight I tried every method I could find on the internet to install Gapps on my YT3-850M without a custom recovery and every single attempt failed. I can do it without root but not without TWRP.
You don't happen to have the stock rom for yt3-x50f laying around?
Yoga tab 3 pro
Can please someone help me and direct me on right track. I have Yoga Tab 3 Pro but i bought it in China and all my apps and software is on China... is there a way for me to have english software and Google Store on it??? Pls if someone can just tell me where to start i payed a lot of money for it and i cant even use it properly...
stock
Anonymous629 said:
Does anyone have a fix if the tablet is stuck after a custom boot
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If it is bootlooping just restore the stock firmware, surefire way to unbrick.
YES!
shile86 said:
Can please someone help me and direct me on right track. I have Yoga Tab 3 Pro but i bought it in China and all my apps and software is on China... is there a way for me to have english software and Google Store on it??? Pls if someone can just tell me where to start i payed a lot of money for it and i cant even use it properly...
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What is the model number ? I can help you
Starting Point
JamesHasty said:
What is the model number ? I can help you
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A good starting point for this is to look into rooting and get a custom recovery. Then you can flash zip files, such as google play store.
mathewcall said:
For several days straight I tried every method I could find on the internet to install Gapps on my YT3-850M without a custom recovery and every single attempt failed. I can do it without root but not without TWRP.
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You can flash the TWRP for the x50M and then install google apps. The recovery will not stay - it will revert back to stop recovery. Search XDA for TWRP-2.8.7.7_YT3-X50M.zip
Recover, install recovery, root
BEFORE ANYTHING.... unlock your bootloader
Install Drivers for Lenovo Tablet, So Adb can see your device
Open your Adb Command Windows (windows)
Commands!
Adb Devices ------- this should return a device Id # ... if it doesn't your drivers are not correct ....
Adb Reboot bootloader -------- this Should take you to the Big Lenovo Screen (it will stay there, this is fastboot mode)
Fastboot Devices ------- This Should Return The Device Id (except fastboot Device Id #)
Fastboot Oem unlock-go ------- This Should Unlock Your bootloader (allow flashing of custom firmwares, boot images, recoverys etc) THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DEVICE!!!!!!!!!
After unlocking bootloader
Flash this Stock Firmware (if you haven't already)
This is FULL STOCK FIRMWARE ... not an OTA zip...
Downloads - Lenovo firmware YT3-850F | Easy Firmware
easy-firmware.com
Custom Built TWRP by Me... Enjoy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1d...ew?usp=sharing
(this was based off the Twrp source that metalchef mentioned)
I recommend BOOTING it through fastboot if your only planning on flashing a few things and taking a single backup here and there... if you flash zips ALOT ... then just flash it ...
Fastboot Boot Recovery.img (this is the command you need inside of fastboot for booting recovery)
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (this is to flash recovery to tablet)
#Note# you need to put the recovery.img inside your adb folder... or drag and drop it to command window after typing "fastboot boot"
This will allow it to boot from any file path ....
To Gain Root ... Use Kingoroot , Un-intall the Superuser that kingoroot gives you ... get supersu (chainfire) from market and update the binary....
or flash supersu.zip through recovery
( I haven't tried to flash supersu because kingoroot worked) and ive exhausted so much time on the recovery ... im going to take a break ...
Afterwards .... You SHOULD have the device your seeking....
metalchef said:
That's correct; but you can just flash the Gapps 5.1.1 ("mini" package) from Cyanogenmod (that's what I did); and then once you've got superSU installed, remove the non-North American "store" apps ^_^
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Hi Spungy168,
Please, how did you go about the flashing. Can you send me that tools & how? My tab Lenovo yoga 3 850F is bricked, please help?

[Guide] How to Root+TWRP LG G3 (D855) V30n Firmware and Install Lineage OS

* YOUR WARRANTY IS NOW VOID.
* I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED DEVICES, DEAD SD CARDS,
* DO SOME RESEARCH IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT FEATURES INCLUDED IN THIS ROM
* BEFORE FLASHING IT! YOU ARE CHOOSING TO MAKE THESE MODIFICATIONS,​
LG Flash Tool 2014
D85530B_00_1217.kdz (V30b)
Kingroot V5 (Root)
AutoRec MM (TWRP)
Download All in One.rar
Download Lineage OS LG G3
You must switch off the device to start the process.
Then press and hold the “Volume Up” and connect the USB cable from phone to PC.
Use the original USB cable. Because, other device’s cable may not be detected in the Computer.
Wait for the driver installation on PC.
Then you will get the download mode screen in your phone.
On PC start LG Flash Tool 2014
Choose D85530B_00_1217.kdz press Normal Flash-start-ok.
When it is compeleted, start your phone and install Kingroot V5 (get Root)
Install AutoRec MM for TWRP, phoone will reboot to TWRP mode (make WIPE!), now you can choose and install Cyanogenmod.
Install Gapps (ARM > 7.1 > pico)
Reboot to System, all done!
Have a nice Day ?
Hi, thanks for sharing this info
Hey man, why Normal Flash? I knew that we have to choose CSE..
THX!
hanset said:
Hey man, why Normal Flash? I knew that we have to choose CSE..
THX!
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Normal Flash will keep your data, no other difference than CSE.. Normal Flash is likely to give a lot of FC when you use the kdz you installed. Since the point of this post is to install LOS, it won't make any difference.
BTW: You might need V21C modem and MR_Bump while installing LOS
xGlacion said:
Normal Flash will keep your data, no other difference than CSE.. Normal Flash is likely to give a lot of FC when you use the kdz you installed. Since the point of this post is to install LOS, it won't make any difference.
BTW: You might need V21C modem and MR_Bump while installing LOS
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"Normal Flash is likely to give a lot of FC when you use the kdz you installed" sorry man I didn't understand this part..
However, I'm using LOS now, I installed 21c modem and mr.bump
thanks for your guide could be more detailled tho
pheb92 said:
thanks for your guide could be more detailled tho
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There was video instruction on youtube, unfortunately Google decided that I deceive users and introduce confusion. And coz i posted guides im big YT spammer :laugh:
So YT channel closed.
However Video still can be watched on my site with files for download and same instruction.
Unlocked bootloader needed ?
Hi,
the download link isn't working.
Do i need an unlocked bootloader?
Hey! Will it work on LG-D855 (V30e)?
The link .rar is down
Wipe?
Will it wipe all my data when i downgrade with LG Flash Tool using the Normal Flash?
I read that if i use normal flash for downgrading it will brick my phone. Is that true?
I have stock android.
you said at title its for ( v30n ) only , so why download ( v30b ) KDZ ???
Download All in One.rar
Download Lineage OS LG G3
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not found, can you share please?
Password file
What is password file All in one.rar ??
pass
c.coppari said:
What is password file All in one.rar ??
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Password is site adress.
Also written in instruction on site.
I have d850 6.0 stock unrooted runs on Tmo.
I want to flash lineage OS.
Will this unlock method work for me? ATT phones have locked bootloader.
If I choose Lineage OS for D850, will I be able to run on Tmo?
Heard bad things about king root. Any chance of fully getting rid of it or using any other method to flush custom ROM on unrooted phone? I think ATT is also locked bootloader.
Thanks
Censto said:
Password is site adress.
Also written in instruction on site.
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ok
Can someone tell me what the hacer premissivo zip is good for? I am running RR 6.0 and I did not flash it when rooting and it runs fine.
Kr3Ep said:
Can someone tell me what the hacer premissivo zip is good for? I am running RR 6.0 and I did not flash it when rooting and it runs fine.
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You have to flash that .zip file only if you want to use a different kernel over the RR stock kernel
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How to update baseband without losing your data or locking bootloader

Hello everybody...
This post was created with the intention of helping those people who want to upgrade their baseband version of ZUK Z2+. There are some methods to do this, some of them could erase all your information (qfil) and some others could block bootloader (.zip).
The presented method in this post will not erase either your data or block your bootloader.
Note: when I say "data" I'm referring to images, downloads, videos, etc. This method won't erase any data located on root/sdcard.
Here are the steps for upgrading baseband:
1: Download this ROM and transfer it to you cellphone. (NOTE: It's highly recommended to download it from your PC. I downloaded it through my phone and at the time of flahing, it gave me an error; It said it was a corrupt file. So, download it through your PC.)
2: Go to TWRP and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache.
3: Flash the ROM and be patient.
As the aim of this post is upgrading the baseband, some of you might wonder "Is it necessary to boot up so that baseband could be updated?", I don't actually know it. When I installed this ROM at first I wasn't after a baseband upgrade, rather taste it to see how it was (btw, it's the best nougat ROM so far; my humble opinion). So, we could say that you can try not to wait till it boot up, and install your whished ROM right after the first flashed ROM. But I highly recommend you to taste this ROM.
IMPORTANT DATA: this ROM will update baseband to 1.70 version.
There is a more recent version than the one used on the steps above (I do not know whether this version is capable of upgrading baseband or not. I tried to root that version with Magisk 15.3 but unable to). Here is the ROM.
If you decided to taste this ROM you should know that the only available languages are Chinese and English, and flashing gapps' zip won't work. In order for you all to solve gapps problem do the following:
1: Download Google Installer 2.0
2: Install, open and download all fundamental data from Google Installer
3: For contacs app to work properly do the fallowing: go to settings/apps/Google Contact Sync/Permissions, grant all permissions and restart your phone.
This ROM includes some chinese apps, but those can be disabled very easily if you go to apps' window.
LongTap does not work on this ROM.
Thanks to @Not_James_Bond for providing me the GoogleDrive's link of the ROM, since the official website is weibo and it's a little bit tedious download things from there.
Reserved :v
How to enable swipe up open dockon this ROM like Oreo some days ago I did but now i cant find that option but when I installed other ROM I forgot how to do that
can u please help me ??
dawoodrangrez said:
How to enable swipe up open dockon this ROM like Oreo some days ago I did but now i cant find that option but when I installed other ROM I forgot how to do that
can u please help me ??
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You just have to update OnePlus Launcher...
MaikelAt said:
Reserved :v
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Please make a video showing the features, home screens, VoLte, camera etc and post it on youtube that will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
rakeshsainixyz said:
Please make a video showing the features, home screens, VoLte, camera etc and post it on youtube that will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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On YouTube there are some reviews... Like this one or others
Is there a similar rom for indian variant which updates baseband to 1.76???
MaikelAt said:
Here are the steps for upgrading baseband:
1: Download this ROM and transfer it to you cellphone. (NOTE: It's highly recommended to download it from your PC. I downloaded it through my phone and at the time of flahing, it gave me an error; It said it was a corrupt file. So, download it through your PC.)
2: Go to TWRP and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache.
3: Flash the ROM and be patient.
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IMPORTANT DATA: this ROM will update baseband to 1.70 version.
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OMG...
Do you seriously think that to change the baseband you need to flash a new ROM ???
It is necessary to follow closely the answers to your questions. Everything is much simpler.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75337122&postcount=881
Nordicus said:
OMG...
Do you seriously think that to change the baseband you need to flash a new ROM ???
It is necessary to follow closely the answers to your questions. Everything is much simpler.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75337122&postcount=881
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Maybe you got him all wrong. It's the safest way bcz on Zukfans thread some zips lock bootloader so we have to flash unlock img right after baseband flashing. If anyone boots without flashing img he/she may lose his internal storage . So it's imp to flash unlock img before booting up the device right after updating baseband.
abhi8192 said:
Is there a similar rom for indian variant which updates baseband to 1.76???
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I don't actually know... I'll try to find it out and let you know...

New to SM-T280. What's the status of bootloader, root and TWRP?

I recently picked up a Samsung SM-T280. The first thing I did was to come to XDA and see what modifications are possible. I haven't read everything but I've read a LOT trying to learn what the situation currently is as regards this device. A forum that tracks several different devices together (SM-T580, SM-T350, etc) makes this process a bit harder.
Ideally I'd like to unlock the bootloader, root the device, install TWRP then install a custom ROM. From what I've been able to gather:
- It appears to not be possible to unlock the bootloader of the SM-T280
- There are several methods to root the SM-T280 and then install TWRP
- There seem to be a couple of custom ROMs for the SM-T280, although I may be misreading this as I thought you couldn't install a custom ROM on a device with a locked bootloader.
Could someone who's followed the development of the SM-T280 far more closely than I give me a general sense of what's currently available for this device? I AM reading the threads in the forum and I AM trying to look these things up for myself. I just can't be sure that what I'm reading constitutes the best and most undated information.
lesdense said:
I recently picked up a Samsung SM-T280. The first thing I did was to come to XDA and see what modifications are possible. I haven't read everything but I've read a LOT trying to learn what the situation currently is as regards this device. A forum that tracks several different devices together (SM-T580, SM-T350, etc) makes this process a bit harder.
Ideally I'd like to unlock the bootloader, root the device, install TWRP then install a custom ROM. From what I've been able to gather:
- It appears to not be possible to unlock the bootloader of the SM-T280
- There are several methods to root the SM-T280 and then install TWRP
- There seem to be a couple of custom ROMs for the SM-T280, although I may be misreading this as I thought you couldn't install a custom ROM on a device with a locked bootloader.
Could someone who's followed the development of the SM-T280 far more closely than I give me a general sense of what's currently available for this device? I AM reading the threads in the forum and I AM trying to look these things up for myself. I just can't be sure that what I'm reading constitutes the best and most undated information.
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It is a complicated and sad story. Lol. No there is root for device but it is Samsung and do not use bootloader to root. Little different with Sammy. There is an app for PC called Odin that directly flashes you rom if it's in tar format. . Md5 also works. Or you can use heimadal but I have no experience with this. @ashyx has a guide to rooting device and it worked perfect for me. I actually am without a PC at the moment and have had to flash. Img files to get back to kinda stock recently. Rom development is almost moot for our device although the 285 had a crap ton of stuff and our s had all the same insides from what I can tell even the ril files. They and phone. Sec have been blocked but if you expierement you may be able to get a working rom with the 285 files. I could be wrong though. I would just stick with the one available for 280 if you are not familiar with rom making (like myself). It is called tinker edition and is rooted with Xposed installed all beit a old version. But I thank that man everyday for that rom. Really makes a huge difference in usability. If I can help in any other way let me know good luck
That was incredibly helpful! Thanks for taking the time. I've used Odin many times so I'll likely start with Odin for root and TWRP. No unlocked bootloader is a shame but root is the thing I need most, as I imagine is true for most people. Thanks again.
Thanks. I was gathering info for rooting my device and most one-click roots don't work. I have the same model, the SM-T280. So Odin would work even with a locked bootloader? And will it wipe any data?
androidmagnet said:
Thanks. I was gathering info for rooting my device and most one-click roots don't work. I have the same model, the SM-T280. So Odin would work even with a locked bootloader? And will it wipe any data?
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Sorry, I hope this isn't too late. Yes, odin will flash directly to the device. First you will get the .tar for twrp and flash it using the ap slot in odin. Make sure to be ready to hit the keys to go into recovery.(power vol+ and home) you have to get in to the twrp recovery to format data the very first boot otherwise the stock system will overwrite recovery and you have to flash it again.
remarkablecow913 said:
Sorry, I hope this isn't too late. Yes, odin will flash directly to the device. First you will get the .tar for twrp and flash it using the ap slot in odin. Make sure to be ready to hit the keys to go into recovery.(power vol+ and home) you have to get in to the twrp recovery to format data the very first boot otherwise the stock system will overwrite rcovery and you have to flash it again.
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Thanks!
Has there been any significant updates to this? It's hard to understand if custom rom was created or not since SM-T280 shows up in search along with SM-T285 and other A tablets.
So far I've been able to flash TWRP and install SuperSu, but I don't understand what to do from there. There is Tinker Edition out for the SM-T280 but I cannot for the life of me find out what that is and what it can do.
I'm on the fence whether to return this tablet after buying it on black friday for a more rootable tablet, or even a 7th Gen fire.
Lainwolf said:
Has there been any significant updates to this? It's hard to understand if custom rom was created or not since SM-T280 shows up in search along with SM-T285 and other A tablets.
So far I've been able to flash TWRP and install SuperSu, but I don't understand what to do from there. There is Tinker Edition out for the SM-T280 but I cannot for the life of me find out what that is and what it can do.
I'm on the fence whether to return this tablet after buying it on black friday for a more rootable tablet, or even a 7th Gen fire.
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Did you manage to install any custom ROM to T280??
How have you managed to root it? Any guide you followed?
Thanks
Mathsiel said:
Did you manage to install any custom ROM to T280??
How have you managed to root it? Any guide you followed?
Thanks
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I managed to root it using the many guides on the site. Unfortunately I did return the tablet because there are no custom ROMs for the T280, and likely there won't be any.
i didn´t can install a new twrp and i m sooooo streesed D´x somebody knows how can do it? odin give me PASS and green, but when i try to open the twrp new open the same old twrp. when the odin finish, in the tab on mode download say.
¨ ODIN MODE
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
MDM DOWNLOAD BLOCK: 0
PRODUCT NAME: SM-T280
CURRENT BIN: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
FAP LOCK: OFF
USB INIT START!
USB CORE RESET DONE!
SECURE CHECK FAIL: (RECOVERY)¨
koritsu said:
i didn´t can install a new twrp and i m sooooo streesed D´x somebody knows how can do it? odin give me PASS and green, but when i try to open the twrp new open the same old twrp. when the odin finish, in the tab on mode download say.
¨ ODIN MODE
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
MDM DOWNLOAD BLOCK: 0
PRODUCT NAME: SM-T280
CURRENT BIN: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
FAP LOCK: OFF
USB INIT START!
USB CORE RESET DONE!
SECURE CHECK FAIL: (RECOVERY)¨
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Sorry to revive a dead thread, but you just have to hard reset so get out of download mode. I had the same problem. Just hold volume down and power button.

TWRP, Rooting and Custom Rom HELP SM-T510 Tablet Tab A 10.1

Hey guys, this is my first post. I just bought a Samsung SM-T510 and would like to unlock all the features. I'm currently trying to follow multiple guides on how to do so. To my understanding, my best bet is lineageOs 16. I've been following https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-16-0-t3987317 alongside with https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...howto-t3989361 and I'm pretty confused on the method order i need to follow. What I mean is do I install rom first, TWRP, Magisk etc.?
More guides ive been following:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-10-1-t3934805
https://forum.xda-developers.com/app...mless-t3473445
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/i...system-as-root
I see posts saying I need and don't need Multidisabler so I'm confused on what I actually need: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ption-t3963020
Another one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ption-t3919714
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...eries-t3918699
I have so many tabs open currently; I know I'm missing a few important ones.
So given all that info, i think i have all the software to do this between kernels, rom, twrp, odin, magisk, multi disabler? and i think thats all.
My sm-t510 build number is T510XXU2ASK5, looking through the lineage rom guide, I click the link https://samfrew.com/model/SM-T510/ and i see different versions. I'm honestly completely confused about this file and how I'm going to use it. I understand it to be the stock rom? as in factory software? With TWRP too, the numbers don't match my current build number leaving me very confused.
Do I need to downgrade my build number (i don't know if it's even a thing just asking)?
I think i can do everything relatively easy once I have an understanding of what to do first (order of things) and the specific files for the specific steps. When I'm reading these guides, I honestly have no idea which download goes for what. For ex. going back to https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-16-0-t3987317 like what do I need to download, the build number listed in notes regarding kernel or go to the download section right below and use that? Or both and if both, how do I use them separately for there a specific purpose? I cannot find anything that makes me feel comfortable rooting/custom rom on my device. Not comfortable in terms of I don't know what I'm doing exactly. I have put days of reading into this and still, I cannot figure out how to do this. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me. This is stressing me out and I would like to get this done before Monday due to me having some serious surgery. The reason being; I won't be as fresh on everything I've read recently.
I'm sorry if this post is choppy and all over the place. I'm just exhausted and clueless at this point. If I left any info out in order for someone to help me please let me know so I can provide it.
EDIT: The TWRP file ends in build number SK1, the file lineage-16.0-20191019-UNOFFICIAL-T510XXU2ASI4.tar.md5 doesn't match the TWRP file as well as my current build number; which ends in SK5. So nothing is matching the 3 last characters in my build number across all guides besides the samfrew link.
Also, I keep seeing i need a .tar TWRP file for recovery (?) but when I unzip both files are .img (named boot/recovery)
You don’t unzip the .tar files. Keep them as is.
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You don’t unzip the .tar files. Keep them as is.
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I don't get a .tar file until I unzip the folder; I get a filed with .tar.md5
My recommendation would be to first upgrade to T510XXS2ASK1 of the OEM firmware, since that's the latest version for which Samsung has published kernel source. Use the latest release of Odin and install BL, AP and HOME_CSC. After this, unlock the bootloader and prevent VaultKeeper from relocking it by always enabling Debugger Options while connected to the Internet after a factory wipe.
From there, you could just install TWRP, install the latest MultiDisabler, and live with the Samsung firmware. You could even install Magisk to root. However, I prefer a clean Google OS without all the OEM bloatware, so I'd recommend installing the latest Nexus Stock (which includes TWRP and the custom kernel that disables Knox boot security features). Again, use Odin and install it to AP and do a factory wipe in TWRP because file-based encryption is still unsupported on these custom ROMs.
You could install LineageOS instead, but I haven't yet updated that for T510XXS2ASK1. I've just been busy and Andy hasn't been releasing any new LineageOS 16 GSIs. We're also pretty close to releasing a LineageOS 17 build.
fountainb234 said:
I don't get a .tar file until I unzip the folder; I get a filed with .tar.md5
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Just rename the file cutting off the .md5.
is it possible to downgrade from sk5 to sk1? you cannot upgrade to a later version, and I know downgrading can have reverse effects on the tablet. I have same tablet I would like to know. if I flash sk1 is there a way to fix it if it bricks?
Magendanz said:
My recommendation would be to first upgrade to T510XXS2ASK1 of the OEM firmware, since that's the latest version for which Samsung has published kernel source. Use the latest release of Odin and install BL, AP and HOME_CSC. After this, unlock the bootloader and prevent VaultKeeper from relocking it by always enabling Debugger Options while connected to the Internet after a factory wipe.
From there, you could just install TWRP, install the latest MultiDisabler, and live with the Samsung firmware. You could even install Magisk to root. However, I prefer a clean Google OS without all the OEM bloatware, so I'd recommend installing the latest Nexus Stock (which includes TWRP and the custom kernel that disables Knox boot security features). Again, use Odin and install it to AP and do a factory wipe in TWRP because file-based encryption is still unsupported on these custom ROMs.
You could install LineageOS instead, but I haven't yet updated that for T510XXS2ASK1. I've just been busy and Andy hasn't been releasing any new LineageOS 16 GSIs. We're also pretty close to releasing a LineageOS 17 build.
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fountainb234 said:
Hey guys, this is my first post. I just bought a Samsung SM-T510 and would like to unlock all the features. I'm currently trying to follow multiple guides on how to do so. To my understanding, my best bet is lineageOs 16. I've been following https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-16-0-t3987317 alongside with https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...howto-t3989361 and I'm pretty confused on the method order i need to follow. What I mean is do I install rom first, TWRP, Magisk etc.?
More guides ive been following:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-10-1-t3934805
https://forum.xda-developers.com/app...mless-t3473445
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/i...system-as-root
I see posts saying I need and don't need Multidisabler so I'm confused on what I actually need: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ption-t3963020
Another one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ption-t3919714
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...eries-t3918699
I have so many tabs open currently; I know I'm missing a few important ones.
So given all that info, i think i have all the software to do this between kernels, rom, twrp, odin, magisk, multi disabler? and i think thats all.
My sm-t510 build number is T510XXU2ASK5, looking through the lineage rom guide, I click the link https://samfrew.com/model/SM-T510/ and i see different versions. I'm honestly completely confused about this file and how I'm going to use it. I understand it to be the stock rom? as in factory software? With TWRP too, the numbers don't match my current build number leaving me very confused.
Do I need to downgrade my build number (i don't know if it's even a thing just asking)?
I think i can do everything relatively easy once I have an understanding of what to do first (order of things) and the specific files for the specific steps. When I'm reading these guides, I honestly have no idea which download goes for what. For ex. going back to https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-16-0-t3987317 like what do I need to download, the build number listed in notes regarding kernel or go to the download section right below and use that? Or both and if both, how do I use them separately for there a specific purpose? I cannot find anything that makes me feel comfortable rooting/custom rom on my device. Not comfortable in terms of I don't know what I'm doing exactly. I have put days of reading into this and still, I cannot figure out how to do this. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me. This is stressing me out and I would like to get this done before Monday due to me having some serious surgery. The reason being; I won't be as fresh on everything I've read recently.
I'm sorry if this post is choppy and all over the place. I'm just exhausted and clueless at this point. If I left any info out in order for someone to help me please let me know so I can provide it.
EDIT: The TWRP file ends in build number SK1, the file lineage-16.0-20191019-UNOFFICIAL-T510XXU2ASI4.tar.md5 doesn't match the TWRP file as well as my current build number; which ends in SK5. So nothing is matching the 3 last characters in my build number across all guides besides the samfrew link.
Also, I keep seeing i need a .tar TWRP file for recovery (?) but when I unzip both files are .img (named boot/recovery)
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without reading answers i can say that im with YOU! Im almost 3 days to root my T510! We must RAMDISK YES in Magisk but to do that we need to extract recovery.img (https://www.droidwin.com/install-magisk-in-recovery-root-android/) from stock original ROM T510OXM5CUJ1 and Im stucked at the part NORAMDISK trying to patch recovery.img with Magisk Manager (with recovery mode checked) but i only get the "waiting for device in ADB" and I conect disconect USB C and nothing...Still NO RAMDISK...
I used 3 different ROMS but no lucky and tried with firmware CUJ1 but no lucky again. Without "NORAMDISK: YES" no root...stucked. But i saw a T510 with OrangeFOX!
framC0 said:
without reading answers i can say that im with YOU! Im almost 3 days to root my T510! We must RAMDISK YES in Magisk but to do that we need to extract recovery.img (https://www.droidwin.com/install-magisk-in-recovery-root-android/) from stock original ROM T510OXM5CUJ1 and Im stucked at the part NORAMDISK trying to patch recovery.img with Magisk Manager (with recovery mode checked) but i only get the "waiting for device in ADB" and I conect disconect USB C and nothing...Still NO RAMDISK...
I used 3 different ROMS but no lucky and tried with firmware CUJ1 but no lucky again. Without "NORAMDISK: YES" no root...stucked. But i saw a T510 with OrangeFOX!
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I just finished flashing the latest Nexus ROM and rooted it with Magisk merely by flashing the Magisk zip file. You can flash the Nexus ROM without first flashing anything else but the latest CUL1 (not CUJ1) stock ROM. Nexus includes both TWRP and gapps. The only time you have to patch things to get Magisk installed is when you are trying to root a stock ROM instead of a custom ROM. Custom ROMs always to the patching for you.
lewmur said:
I just finished flashing the latest Nexus ROM and rooted it with Magisk merely by flashing the Magisk zip file. You can flash the Nexus ROM without first flashing anything else but the latest CUL1 (not CUJ1) stock ROM. Nexus includes both TWRP and gapps. The only time you have to patch things to get Magisk installed is when you are trying to root a stock ROM instead of a custom ROM. Custom ROMs always to the patching for you.
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Wow i will try this today and will post feedback. Are you on Android 11? Thank You!
UPDATE: So...flashed with T510XXU5CUL1...
From OEM stock firmware:
Unlock bootloader -> done
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin --> twrp-3.6.0_11-2-T510XXU5CUL1-20220218.tar ---> this put the tablet into emergency mode... had to do again "Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode" and reflash it again. stucked at this point. cant flash TWRP with that! Maybe this TWRP file its for Android 11.2 and im on 11?
framC0 said:
Wow i will try this today and will post feedback. Are you on Android 11? Thank You!
UPDATE: So...flashed with T510XXU5CUL1...
From OEM stock firmware:
Unlock bootloader -> done
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin --> twrp-3.6.0_11-2-T510XXU5CUL1-20220218.tar ---> this put the tablet into emergency mode... had to do again "Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode" and reflash it again. stucked at this point. cant flash TWRP with that! Maybe this TWRP file its for Android 11.2 and im on 11?
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You don't need to flash TWRP if you flash https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...k-for-2019-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-sm-t510.4234889/ TWRP is built into this ROM. After installing stock CUL1, did you boot it, connect to wifi, skip the rest of setup and then enable Dev mode before rebooting to download and flashing from Odin?
edit: Don't attempt to download from the regular download link. Use the link under Build archives that says Android File Host and scroll down till you find the CUL1 md5 file.
lewmur said:
You don't need to flash TWRP if you flash https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...k-for-2019-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-sm-t510.4234889/ TWRP is built into this ROM. After installing stock CUL1, did you boot it, connect to wifi, skip the rest of setup and then enable Dev mode before rebooting to download and flashing from Odin?
edit: Don't attempt to download from the regular download link. Use the link under Build archives that says Android File Host and scroll down till you find the CUL1 md5 file.
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AH! So donwloaded Nexus_Stock_CR_T510XXU5CUL1-20220219.tar and put into AP in Odin... and FAIL. Error: "Only official released binaries are allowed". Before i flashed with T510XXU5CUL1 didnt conect wifi and enabled usb debug.
EDIT: i dont have OEM unlock option in DEV but its unlocked, i checked when in downloaded mode it says "lock device and..." so its unlocked.
framC0 said:
AH! So donwloaded Nexus_Stock_CR_T510XXU5CUL1-20220219.tar and put into AP in Odin... and FAIL. Error: "Only official released binaries are allowed". Before i flashed with T510XXU5CUL1 didnt conect wifi and enabled usb debug.
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You must connect wifi and enable Dev mode before flashing. If, after flashing CUL1, you went through the regular setup routine and put in a Google Account, you must also enable OEM in Dev options.
lewmur said:
You must connect wifi and enable Dev mode before flashing. If, after flashing CUL1, you went through the regular setup routine and put in a Google Account, you must also enable OEM in Dev options.
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YES!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Done! It booted directly to TWRP!!! THANK YOU!!!! So now will flash Magisk with twrp right? Alawys rooted my devices but this 510 wow...never saw a thing like this
Edit: The fight continues - So i did wipe and format data in TWRP and reboot system and im IN. Installed Magisk 23.0.apk and noticed that im still with "RAMDISK: no"... Searching how to do next to root! Im very near of the goal!!!! Finally! Big thanks to lewmur!
lewmur said:
I just finished flashing the latest Nexus ROM and rooted it with Magisk merely by flashing the Magisk zip file. You can flash the Nexus ROM without first flashing anything else but the latest CUL1 (not CUJ1) stock ROM. Nexus includes both TWRP and gapps. The only time you have to patch things to get Magisk installed is when you are trying to root a stock ROM instead of a custom ROM. Custom ROMs always to the patching for you.
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I just finished flashing the latest Nexus ROM and rooted it with Magisk merely by flashing the Magisk zip file.
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Sorry just one more question im very near. I will flash this Magisk (magisk_patched-24300_tkk90.img) in TWRP or Odin? And is this file from https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...019-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-sm-t510.4234889/page-18 ?
My brain will explode few days in a row to get it rooted
EDIT: Since an older version dont know witch, Magisk Manager and Magisk are joined in apk so i just flashed Magisk 23.0.apk in TWRP...rooted!!! DONE!!!! FINALLY
framC0 said:
Sorry just one more question im very near. I will flash this Magisk (magisk_patched-24300_tkk90.img) in TWRP or Odin? And is this file from https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...019-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-sm-t510.4234889/page-18 ?
My brain will explode few days in a row to get it rooted
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Download latest Magisk from https://magiskapp.com/zip/ and flash with TWRP.
lewmur said:
Download latest Magisk from https://magiskapp.com/zip/ and flash with TWRP.
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Thank you!! Im facing a problem when connect USB to PC...sometime tablet restarts and sometimes dont appear on PC even in device manager. Did you got this also? Not very important because i will access via FTP. Just to learn...thanks!
framC0 said:
Thank you!! Im facing a problem when connect USB to PC...sometime tablet restarts and sometimes dont appear on PC even in device manager. Did you got this also? Not very important because i will access via FTP. Just to learn...thanks!
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USB cables are notorious for being flaky. Sometimes it helps to just turn the cable over and plug it back in. I always keep several on hand so that if I have connection problems I can try another cable.

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