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# Power the tablet OFF. | # Power the tablet OFF. | ||
# Boot the tablet to '''Download Mode''' by pressing '''[Power + Home + Volume Down]''' simultaneously. | # Boot the tablet to '''Download Mode''' by pressing '''[Power + Home + Volume Down]''' simultaneously. | ||
# Press '''[Volume Up]''' to complete the transition to '''Download Mode.''' | |||
# UN-check "Auto reboot" in Odin. | # UN-check "Auto reboot" in Odin. | ||
# Flash TWRP tar file with Odin. | # Flash TWRP tar file with Odin. | ||
Revision as of 05:19, 23 December 2016
XDA instructions, with links to packages.
Enabling OEM replacement and debugging
- Open the "System Settings" app.
- Tap "About device."
- Tap "Build number" seven to ten times to open up the "Developer Options."
- Tap "Developer options."
- Set "OEM unlock" ON.
- Set "USB debugging" ON.
Install TWRP
- Power the tablet OFF.
- Boot the tablet to Download Mode by pressing [Power + Home + Volume Down] simultaneously.
- Press [Volume Up] to complete the transition to Download Mode.
- UN-check "Auto reboot" in Odin.
- Flash TWRP tar file with Odin.
- Use [Power + Home + Volume Down] to exit from Download Mode.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Find the SuperSu zip file with the "Install" button, and flash it.
- 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).