[GUIDE] How to root you Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T715) on MM

[Giuskiller]

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 (SM-T715) ROOTING METHOD

Hi guys, i'm here to show to everyone interested in, how to achieve root for a Galaxy Tab S2 with SM-T715 model ONLY.

First of all i should tell you some things before we begin. This rooting method is known as "Systemless root" wich means that you will be able to get root, but if you factory reset your device you will lost it and you'll have too make the whole process again if you want to root again. Unfortunately at the moment is the only working root method i've found and testes (thanks to Chainfire). Another important thing is that this root method has been only tested with SM-T715 model (LTE+Wifi version), it should work for other variants too, but i've not tested. Feel free to try.

* One last thing. The method that i'm going to show here is intended for information purpose only. If you want to try it then YOU are the only one responsable for your actions, because you are choosing to do, it not me. . *

So, let's begin. Here's what is needed:

- A backup of your ROM (just in case something goes wrong)
- Our Galaxy Tab S2 (obviously)
- PC
- Smart Switch (to install drivers)
- Odin
- A working brain (seriously)

1. First of all, install Smart Switch in your pc (if you have already installed it, skip this and go to the next step) then follow the installer instruction. It's just that easier. During the installation you will be prompt to plug in your Galaxy Tab S2 to install drivers (USB debugging must be ON). When finished, you'll have installed all the needed drivers and so you're ready to go to the next step. You can download Smart Switch by following this link for Windows :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin
or this link for MAC :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchmac

* As suggested by Ashyx, for those wich doesn't want to use SmartSwitch, you can download the Samsung USB drivers directly from here :
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117#none

2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything. To do so, first open Odin as administrator and uncheck "auto reboot" option, then load the TWRP recovery tar file into AP (for newer Odin versions) or PDA (for older Odin versions). At this point you have to shut down your Galaxy Tab S2 and then put it into recovery mode by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN. When in Download mode, just plug in your usb cable and press VOL UP, (you can read it on your device display) Odin should recognize your device. If you can see a yellow or cyano "COM" port, then you're ready to press Start, otherwise repeat the step 2. You can download Odin by following this link :
http://ul.to/qg65aywo
or this link :
http://turbobit.net/ftzryv5mtc39.html
You can download the TWRP recovery (Thanks to Ashyx, all credits to him) by following this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686


*BE CAREFUL, WHEN ODIN FINISHES THE FLASHING PROCESS, YOU'LL HAVE TO MANUALLY REBOOT INTO RECOVERY BY PRESSING POWER + HOME + VOL UP AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. IF YOU DON'T DO THIS, THE CUSTOM RECOVERY WILL BE REPLACED BY THE STOCK ONE AT THE NEXT REBOOT*

3. Now that you've rebooted into TWRP, reboot your device and if you'll be prompt to install Supersu because you're not rooted click "NO", we'll have to do it manually. Place the SuperSu zip file into your Galaxy Tab S2 storage (internal or external doesn't matter) then reboot again into recovery. At this time choose the "Install" button and after you've located it and then flash it. Reboot system and you're done. You can download SuperSu ( Thanks to Chainfire, all credits to him) by following this link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

Now you're rooted


If i helped, just hit the "THANKS" button, i'll really apprecciate it!

 

[ashyx]

OK 3 things here.

1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117

2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686

3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.

Thanks.

 

[Giuskiller]

OK 3 things here.

1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117

2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686

3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.

Thanks.

Hi, sorry for the link, i will change it after this comment. As concerns for Usb drivers, i've installed it using smartswitch and after that i've uninstalled the program, so didn't know that could cause problem with Odin. In the last, i've linked to an "old" TWRP version because it was the latest version for SM-T715 when i made this thread. Even if the TWRP for SM-T710 or 815 works fine with this model, i preferred to link to a specify version. Hope you understand. Thank you

 

[gio90b]

Hi,

What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?

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[ianmacd]

2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything.

Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.

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[Giuskiller]

Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.

Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk.

Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me

 

[ianmacd]

Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me

I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.

My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.

TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.

 

[Giuskiller]

I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.

My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.

TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.

Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started

 

[ianmacd]

Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started

Thanks for confirming. And thanks for putting together this guide.

 

[Depressed T.Bear]

Hi,

What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?

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+1
~ Does this method trip Knox / burns the eFuse-Chip?