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== Flash SuperSu using TWRP ==
== Flash SuperSu using TWRP ==


# Copy the SuperSu zip file to some reasonable location on your tablet.  I used ADB to place it in '''/data''' . That made it easy to find with TWRP. <br><pre>adb push *.zip /data -p</pre>
# Copy the ''no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx'' zip file to the sample place you put the SuperSu zip file.
# Mount the data folder to make the zip files accessible.
# Mount the data folder to make the zip files accessible.
# Find the SuperSu zip file with the "Install" button, and flash it.
# Find the SuperSu zip file with the "Install" button, and flash it.

Revision as of 04:27, 23 December 2016

XDA instructions, with links to packages.

Enabling OEM replacement and debugging

  1. Open the "System Settings" app.
  2. Tap "About device."
  3. Tap "Build number" seven to ten times to open up the "Developer Options."
  4. Tap "Developer options."
  5. Set "OEM unlock" ON.
  6. Set "USB debugging" ON.

Install TWRP

  1. Power the tablet OFF.
  2. Boot the tablet to Download Mode by pressing [Power + Home + Volume Down] simultaneously.
  3. Press [Volume Up] to complete the transition to Download Mode.
  4. UN-check "Auto reboot" in Odin.
  5. Flash TWRP tar file with Odin.
  6. Use [Power + Home + Volume Down] to exit from Download Mode.
  7. As soon as the screen goes blank, IMMEDIATELY press [Power + Home + Volume UP] to enter Recovery Mode.
- This is a matter of timing. The XDA website says to move from [Volume DOWN] to [Volume UP] "whilst still holding the other buttons." That didn't work out too well for me. I have taken to unplugging the USB cable to keep the charging routine from interfering with the button presses.
- If you do not IMMEDIATELY go into Recovery Mode by pressing [Power + Home + Volume UP] at the right time, the system will boot. Then when you try to go into Recovery Mode, the bootloader will crash and the normal Samsung recovery software will take over.
- If you fail to make the IMMEDIATE transition from the Download Mode to the Recovery boot, then you have to repeat steps 1 to 5 above.

Do a TWRP backup

This captures the system in a working condition. It takes time and space, but it is worth it. Don't ask me how I know. :o(

Flash SuperSu using TWRP

  1. Mount the data folder to make the zip files accessible.
  2. Find the SuperSu zip file with the "Install" button, and flash it.
  3. Find the no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx zip file with the "Install" button, and flash it.

Boot into the system, if you can

I made a ton of mistakes the first time I tried this. I've written this as a script to follow in my second attempt. Stay tuned for further adventures in Bitland!

- It took me 41 minutes to write the first draft of this page. It is now 22:13, 22 December 2016 (EST).
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