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    This is a working guide of Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T819 TWRP recovery and rooting guide. Here I am explaining how to update TWRP and root the Tab S2 T819 2016 variant with simple step-by-step guide and screenshots.

    After rooting you can install many android mods such as Google Camera APK, enable navigation gesture, enable face unlock, viper4android etc. and many more.

    WARNING:
    Installing a custom recovery in the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 via this method will TRIP THE KNOX and will VOID the warranty of your device. This guide will also delete all the data on your device. You may follow this guide to backup all data on your phone. YOU are the only person making changes to your device, neither the developer(s) nor I can be held responsible in anyway for any disaster that happens as a consequence of following this guide.

     

    TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOTING GUIDE FOR GALAXY TAB S2 9.7 T819 2016

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS FOR THIS TWRP AND ROOTING GUIDE OF GALAXY TAB S2 9.7 SM-T819 2016 VARIANT:

     

    STEP BY STEP TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOTING GUIDE FOR GALAXY TAB S2 9.7 SM-T819 2016:

    The complete process will be split into two things as following:

    1. Installing the TWRP based custom recovery
    2. Installing the ROOT package using the TWRP custom recovery

    NOTE:
    Make sure that you have already downloaded all of the above mentioned files and done the following things:
    – Installed the driver for your phone
    – Installed the ODIN application on your PC before proceeding further
    – Enables USB debugging and OEM unlock from Developer Options

    WARNING:

    Please close the KIES application if it is running in the background. It may prevent the ODIN application to ROOT your device successfully.

    This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
    How to backup all data on your Android Device.
    how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

    Installing the TWRP custom recovery on Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 SM-T819 2016:

    1. Follow this guide to enable USB debugging and OEM unlock, if not yet done.
    2. Put your phone into download mode.

      To enter into the download mode, Press and hold these three buttons until you see a WARNING SCREEN!:
      Volume DOWN keys + Power key + Home key

      When you see the WARNING SCREEN press the volume UP key to continue into the recovery mode.

    3. Open the ODIN application on your PC. Connect your device (while it is still in the download mode) to the PC using a USB cable.
      ODIN will show an Added! message on the message box.
      Device Added on ODIN
    4. Click on the AP button on the ODIN application, browse and select the twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t819_31816.tar file downloaded earlier.

      Click on the AP button and select the TWRP recovery file

    5. Select the appropriate options before flashing the recovery image. Only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time should be checked and make sure all other boxes are un-checked.
      Select the ODIN Options
    6. Select the Start button, which will start the flashing process. When you get the PASS message on ODIN, then your phone will reboot automatically.
      Click on Start and wait till it completes

    You may disconnect your phone and proceed for the next process

    ROOTING GALAXY TAB S2 9.7 SM-T819 2016 VARIANT USING TWRP RECOVERY:

    NOTE:
    Rooting guide will only work after the custom recovery installation.
    If you will SKIP the custom recovery installation process and perform only these steps then rooting will not be done.

    To root the tab s2 9.7 T819 follow the below link:
    How to install SuperSU and ROOT Tab S2 9.7 T819 2016 variant

    After successfully completing all the above mentioned steps your device will have a TWRP custom recovery and it will be rooted. If you have any concerns then just login and leave a comment below to get an instant reply.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
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    OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi (gts28vewifi) is now available to download on the OFFICIAL LineageOS website. This OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi is maintained by mccreary, LuK1337 and luca020400.

    Follow the links to get LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

    Starting from LineageOS 15.1, LineageOS team has made stringent device support norms, which ensures that almost every important piece of hardware present on a phone MUST be in a working state on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 build. Which clearly means that users will enjoy a stock like upgrade experience on OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 updates.

    Well, making a standard guideline to support LineageOS 15.1 for a specific device will undoubtedly increase the reliability on LineageOS custom Android ROM and subsequent ROMs derived from LineageOS such as: Resurrection Remix OS, crDroid ROM etc.

    DONATION TO PROJECT/DEVELOPER(s):

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to mccreary, LuK1337, luca020400 and LineageOS project:
    Donate to LineageOS project

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL OFFICIAL LINEAGEOS 15.1 BUILD WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    Installing a custom ROM may require the bootloader to be unlocked on the phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi OREO 8.1 ROM DOWNLOAD:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM, so you need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM build. Here is LineageOS 15.1 Rooting guide

    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE THE OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi:

    Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi for the first time, or coming from UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM or any other custom ROM of any Android version:

    NOTE:
    If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 ROM then follow the LineageOS 15.1 Upgrade guide in the next section to upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1.

     

    Points to NOTE:
    – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
    – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
    – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    • Boot into Recovery.

      Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery on your phone. If you don’t have then download the recovery for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi from above link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery) provided it is in .img file extension.

    • Wipe data or do a factory reset, wipe Cache partition, wipe Dalvik Cache (if there is an option on the recovery) and Format the System partition.
      – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

      This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
      How to backup all data on your Android Device
      how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

    • Download and Copy the LineageOS 15.1 Oreo GApps, SuperSU or any other ROOT package and the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file to the phone or SD card memory.
    • First flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. DON’T REBOOT YET. Then flash the GApps and/or supersu zip from your device memory WITHOUT rebooting.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
      – Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
    • Reboot and Enjoy Android Oreo on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi.

    Upgrading from earlier version of OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 or LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi (gts28vewifi):

    If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 (yes, I mean the Android Nougat based OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1) then you don’t need to wipe the data and you can upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 just by cleaning the system partition.

    • Copy the latest LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi ZIP file, Oreo 8.1 GApps and/or supersu ROOT package to the phone or use the updater app to download the LineageOS 15.1.

      NOTE:
      – If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 then you will be allowed to download the latest OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 using the updater app but you won’t be allowed to upgrade to LineageOS 15.1 on top of LineageOS 14.1
      – So, you need to export the downloaded LineageOS 15.1 ROM build file to the SD card or phone memory from the updater app:
      You can export the downloaded package to the sdcard/phone memory from the Updater app by long-pressing the downloaded file and then selecting “Export” on the top menu

    • Boot into Recovery.

      – Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM update.

    • Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
    • First install the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. DON’T REBOOT YET. Then flash the GApps and/or supersu zip from your device memory WITHOUT rebooting.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
      – Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
    • Reboot and Enjoy the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on your phone.

     

    If you have found any BUG on this OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi then you can raise a jira ticket on LineageOS website.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 2016 Wifi (gts28vewifi) forum For other Android Oreo 8.1, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
    Participant

    Android Oreo 8.0 ROM, LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 (Exynos variant) has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. This LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 (herolte) is brought to you by developer Ivan_Meler.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to Ivan_Meler:
    donation to Ivan_Meler

    [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
    LineageOS 16 for Galaxy S7 is also available to download.[/su_note]

    If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 ROMs page or the AOSP Android Oreo devices list page or the AICP 13 Oreo ROMs list.

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS A BETA ROM AND MAY HAVE FEW BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS LINEAGEOS ROM AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy S7 (herolte) requires the bootloader to be unlocked on the Galaxy S7 (herolte) phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    Status of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 Exynos Oreo ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Camera
    – Camcorder
    – Wifi
    – Sound
    – mali drivers
    – USB tethering
    – Video Playback
    – Fingerprint Sensor
    – Ril (Mobile data,calls, sms and stuff)
    – Sensors
    – Buttons and their backlight
    – Bluetooth
    – Wifi HotSpot
    – MTP
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Device only GPS
    – Default video player stretches video recorded in portrait
    – Graphical glitches may occur sometimes

     

    LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 Exynos Oreo ROM

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS Rooting guide
    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE LineageOS 15 FOR Galaxy S7 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

      Points to NOTE:
      – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
      – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
      – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 (herolte):

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.0 with LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7. After the installation of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 15.

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S7 LineageOS forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    If you have found any issues on this ROM then here is the dev link where you can place your concerns.

    Linux User
    Participant

    OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi (gts210vewifi) is now available to download on the OFFICIAL LineageOS website. This OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi is maintained by LuK1337 and luca020400.

    Follow the links to get LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

    Starting from LineageOS 15.1, LineageOS team has made stringent device support norms, which ensures that almost every important piece of hardware present on a phone MUST be in a working state on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 build. Which clearly means that users will enjoy a stock like upgrade experience on OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 updates.

    Well, making a standard guideline to support LineageOS 15.1 for a specific device will undoubtedly increase the reliability on LineageOS custom Android ROM and subsequent ROMs derived from LineageOS such as: Resurrection Remix OS, crDroid ROM etc.

    DONATION TO PROJECT/DEVELOPER(s):

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to LuK1337, luca020400 and LineageOS project:
    Donate to LineageOS project

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL OFFICIAL LINEAGEOS 15.1 BUILD WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    Installing a custom ROM may require the bootloader to be unlocked on the phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi OREO 8.1 ROM DOWNLOAD:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM, so you need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM build. Here is LineageOS 15.1 Rooting guide

    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE THE OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi:

    Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi for the first time, or coming from UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM or any other custom ROM of any Android version:

    NOTE:
    If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 ROM then follow the LineageOS 15.1 Upgrade guide in the next section to upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1.

     

    Points to NOTE:
    – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
    – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
    – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    • Boot into Recovery.

      Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery on your phone. If you don’t have then download the recovery for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi from above link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery) provided it is in .img file extension.

    • Wipe data or do a factory reset, wipe Cache partition, wipe Dalvik Cache (if there is an option on the recovery) and Format the System partition.
      – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

      This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
      How to backup all data on your Android Device
      how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

    • Download and Copy the LineageOS 15.1 Oreo GApps, SuperSU or any other ROOT package and the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file to the phone or SD card memory.
    • First flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. DON’T REBOOT YET. Then flash the GApps and/or supersu zip from your device memory WITHOUT rebooting.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
      – Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
    • Reboot and Enjoy Android Oreo on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi.

    Upgrading from earlier version of OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 or LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi (gts210vewifi):

    If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 (yes, I mean the Android Nougat based OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1) then you don’t need to wipe the data and you can upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 just by cleaning the system partition.

    • Copy the latest LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi ZIP file, Oreo 8.1 GApps and/or supersu ROOT package to the phone or use the updater app to download the LineageOS 15.1.

      NOTE:
      – If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 then you will be allowed to download the latest OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 using the updater app but you won’t be allowed to upgrade to LineageOS 15.1 on top of LineageOS 14.1
      – So, you need to export the downloaded LineageOS 15.1 ROM build file to the SD card or phone memory from the updater app:
      You can export the downloaded package to the sdcard/phone memory from the Updater app by long-pressing the downloaded file and then selecting “Export” on the top menu

    • Boot into Recovery.

      – Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM update.

    • Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
    • First install the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. DON’T REBOOT YET. Then flash the GApps and/or supersu zip from your device memory WITHOUT rebooting.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
      – Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
    • Reboot and Enjoy the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on your phone.

     

    If you have found any BUG on this OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi then you can raise a jira ticket on LineageOS website.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 2016 Wifi (gts210vewifi) forum For other Android Oreo 8.1, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
    Participant

    Android Oreo 8.0 ROM, LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS (Exynos variant) has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. This LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS (herolte) is brought to you by developer Ivan_Meler.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to Ivan_Meler:
    donation to Ivan_Meler

    If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 ROMs page or the AOSP Android Oreo devices list page or the AICP 13 Oreo ROMs list.

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS A BETA ROM AND MAY HAVE FEW BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS LINEAGEOS ROM AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy S7 DUOS (herolte) requires the bootloader to be unlocked on the Galaxy S7 DUOS (herolte) phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    Status of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS Exynos Oreo ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Camera
    – Camcorder
    – Wifi
    – Sound
    – mali drivers
    – USB tethering
    – Video Playback
    – Fingerprint Sensor
    – Ril (Mobile data,calls, sms and stuff)
    – Sensors
    – Buttons and their backlight
    – Bluetooth
    – Wifi HotSpot
    – MTP
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Device only GPS
    – Default video player stretches video recorded in portrait
    – Graphical glitches may occur sometimes

     

    LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS Exynos Oreo ROM

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS Rooting guide
    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE LineageOS 15 FOR Galaxy S7 DUOS OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

      Points to NOTE:
      – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
      – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
      – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS (herolte):

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.0 with LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS. After the installation of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy S7 DUOS you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 15.

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy S7 Exynos LineageOS forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    If you have found any issues on this ROM then here is the dev link where you can place your concerns.

    Linux User
    Participant

    Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 SM-T817R4 US Cellular devices are getting official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. Here is a very simple Step By Step guide to update the Marshmallow Update Manually on the Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 SM-T817R4. Just grab the Firmware update using the SamFirm utility as explained in the below section and then follow the manual OTA update process to get the latest update.

    Before downloading the OTA and update the same manually, you should check if the OTA is available for your device or not.
    To check for the OTA Update, Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Update -> Check for Update

     

    DISCLAIMER:
    Manually updating the firmware will WIPE EVERYTHING on your phone. Make sure you do a backup using a synchronization application or using Samsung Smart Switch or if you have TWRP installed then you can take a NANDROID backup using the TWRP itself. I am not at all responsible if anything happens to your phone as a consequence of following this guide but I can assure you that I will help you as far as possible to get you out of the problem (if something happens).

     

    GALAXY TAB S2 SM-T817R4 US Cellular Android 6.0.1 MARSHMALLOW

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND RELEVANT LINKS TO UPDATE SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 SM-T817R4 US Cellular MARSHMALLOW T817R4TYU1BPD5:

     

    For more Custom ROMs, TWRP Recovery Installation guide, Rooting Guide you can have a look at the Galaxy Tab S2 forum and also you can subscribe to stay updated for this device specific topics.

    INSTALLING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 SM-T817R4 US Cellular Android 6.0.1 MARSHMALLOW UPDATE:

    1. Download and install the Samsung drivers for your phone.
    2. Download and install the ODIN application on your PC before proceeding further.
    3. Download the latest Marshmallow OTA update from Samsung Servers using the SamFirm Firmware Samsung Stock Firmware download utility using the following guide:
      – Here I have compiled a guide explaining How To Download Stock Samsung Firmware easily and Quickly Using SamFirm.
    4. After downloading the OTA update install the stock OTA update using the ODIN application using the following guide:
      – Here is the Samsung Stock Firmware Flashing guide Using ODIN.

    DONE!!! Your phone will now be booting into the Latest Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 SM-T817R4 Android 6.0.1 MARSHMALLOW Update. If you have any concerns while following this update then just login to comment. Till the next update just stay tuned.

    Linux User
    Participant

    Android Oreo 8.1 ROM, Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi LineageOS 15.1 has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15.1 ROMs page or the AOSP Android Oreo devices list page. This LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi 2016 (gts28vewifi, SM-T713) is brought to you by developer LuK1337 and LuK1337.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

    If you like this ROM then do consider a contribution to LuK1337 and luca020400 for their efforts:
    Donate to LuK1337
    Donate to luca020400

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN ALPHA ROM AND MAY HAVE MANY BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS ROM AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi (gts28vewifi, SM-T713) requires an unlocked bootloader on the Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi (gts28vewifi, SM-T713), which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    Status of Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 15.1 Oreo 8.1 ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Wifi
    – Bluetooth
    – Video Playback
    – Audio ( Record and Playback )
    – Sensors
    – GPS
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Camera
    – SELinux is permissive

     

    Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 15.1 Oreo 8.1 ROM

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi LINEAGEOS 15 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15.1, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS Rooting guide
    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE LineageOS 15.1 FOR Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

      Points to NOTE:
      – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
      – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
      – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi (gts28vewifi, SM-T713):

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.1 with LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi. After the installation of LineageOS 15.1 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 15.1.

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.1 WiFi (SM-T713) LineageOS forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    If you have found any BUG or any issues with this ROM, then following is the development thread at XDA.

    Linux User
    Participant

    Android Oreo 8.0 ROM, Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi LineageOS 15 has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 ROMs page or the AOSP Android Oreo devices list page. This LineageOS 15 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi 2016 (gts210vewifi, SM-T813) is brought to you by developer LuK1337 and luca020400.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

    If you like this ROM then do consider a contribution to LuK1337 and luca020400 for their efforts:
    Donate to LuK1337
    Donate to luca020400

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN ALPHA ROM AND MAY HAVE MANY BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS ROM AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi (gts210vewifi, SM-T813) requires an unlocked bootloader on the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi (gts210vewifi, SM-T813), which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    Status of Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 15 Oreo 8.0 ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Wifi
    – Bluetooth
    – Video Playback
    – Audio ( Record and Playback )
    – Sensors
    – GPS
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Camera
    – SELinux is permissive

     

    Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 15 Oreo 8.0 ROM

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi LINEAGEOS 15 OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS Rooting guide
    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE LineageOS 15 FOR Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

      Points to NOTE:
      – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
      – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
      – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi (gts210vewifi, SM-T813):

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.0 with LineageOS 15 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi. After the installation of LineageOS 15 for Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 15.

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi (SM-T813) LineageOS forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    If you have found any BUG or any issues with this ROM, then following is the development thread at XDA.

    Linux User
    Participant

    You can now download and install LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016. Here is how to install LineageOS 16 on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016, with a step-by-step guide.

    Follow the links to get other LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

    This build of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 is brought to you by developer LuK1337.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S)/PROJECT:

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to LuK1337 and LineageOS project:
    Donate to LuK1337
    Donate to LineageOS project
     

    Download and Install LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016
     

    [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD OF Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS.
    MAKE SURE TO BACKUP ALL DATA OF YOUR PHONE BEFORE FLASHING.[/su_note]

    [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing a TWRP recovery on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
    You are the only person doing changes to your phone; neither the developer nor I can be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
     

    Status of Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Almost everything

     

    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – SELinux is permissive

    REQUIRED GUIDES AND DOWNLOADS TO INSTALL Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 ANDROID 9 PIE ROM:

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    HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL LineageOS 16 FOR Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 – Android 9 Pie CUSTOM ROM:

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
    Following are the two sub-sections of this LineageOS 16 guide:

    1. Fresh installation of Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 ROM
    2. Updating a new Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 on top of previous LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]

    Flashing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 for the first time:

    [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
    Points to NOTE:

    • Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
    • Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
    • It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

    [/su_note]

     

    1. Download and Copy the LineageOS 16 Gapps and the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
    2. Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
      – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow how to install TWRP on Samsung using ODIN (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as any other recovery)[/su_note]
    3. Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining how to wipe using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
      [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
      How to backup all data on your Android Device
      how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery[/su_note]
    4. Install the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    5. Then install the Android Pie MindTheGapps for LineageOS 16 package.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
    6. Reboot and Enjoy the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 LineageOS 16 Android 9 Pie ROM.

    Upgrading a new version of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 (gts28vewifi, T713):

    1. Copy the latest ROM zip file of LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016, LineageOS 16 GApps and/or Magisk ROOT package to the phone
    2. Boot into Recovery.
      – Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 16 ROM update.
    3. Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
    4. Install the LineageOS 16 ROM for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    5. Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.
    6. If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016, then flash the GApps.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
    7. If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the LineageOS 16 on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 16 ROM[/su_note]
    8. Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the LineageOS 16 for Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016.

    [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android 9 Pie with LineageOS 16 on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016.[/su_note]

    After installing LineageOS 16 on Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 you may want to install Google Camera (GCam) or enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    How to ROOT LineageOS 16
    GCam for Android Pie (this page contains a huge list of GCam for all available devices)

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]If there is no ROOT access for some reason even after installing the LineageOS SU binary, then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.[/su_note]

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi 2016 (gts28vewifi, T713) LineageOS forum For other Android Pie, Android Oreo ROMs, Nougat ROMs, or other ROMs and all other device specific topics.
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