Options for SM-P905V

[dutch_in_seattle]

I was able to pick up a 4G/LTE-enabled Galaxy NotePRO (SM-P905V) with official Samsung keyboard case and book cover, 64 GB SD card, and two chargers and USB cables on Craig's List for $200. Pretty good price.
Anyway, I'm excited to try out this tablet, particularly the S Pen features.

The latest Android version for this tablet is 5.1.1, which is a bit old. I believe I read somewhere on this forum that the specific SM-P905V model (Verizon) can now be rooted, and I may install a custom ROM based on Android 7.x or even 8.x, if available. A couple of questions:
1) Can anyone confirm that it is indeed possible to install custom ROMs on the SM-P905V?
2) If I install a custom ROM (say, LineageOS), do I lose any of the specific S Pen capabilities provided by the stock ROM?
3) I'm not on Verizon, and I currently have no plans to use the 4G/LTE capabilities (wifi only). However, if I did, can this tablet be used with a GSM provider, such as AT&T? Is this tablet unlocked and does it support both CDMA and GSM?
4) Anything else I should think of before I dive into this tablet?

Thanks!
--Ron

 

[SurfRodder]

Still locked bootloader...for now!

Unfortunately, this device still has a locked bootloader. I am NOT a developer, but I am looking into trying to figure out how to take care of that.

I HAVE been able to achieve root on the latest build (basically the last official firmware released -- 5.1.1 P905VVRUBOH1 -- I have been stuck without root since I bought this thing a coupla years back as that update ruined the previous exploit).

To get root, I used a paid windoze app (after trying a bunch of other stuff and other free exploits, like towelrooot, kingroot, and kingoroot and a couple other paid ones) by iSkysoft which ran me about 30-35 bux for a "lifetime" (root 5 device) membership. To me that cost is worth it for root alone (even having to boot into windows....long time linux user). My long term goal is indeed to unlock the bootloader so I can build AOSP for this thing. To my knowledge I am the first to get root on that firmware (at least I haven't seen any other posts about it here) -- not that I consider this a real contribution, just found a method that worked for me and should work for others.

Bootloader unlock has been achieved on the Galaxy S5 which is a device contemporary to this one, so it should THEORETICALLY be possible. Thread on that is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909

Creator of the above thread, xda user @beaups has hosted the files for S5 bootloader unlock here: https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID
He indicates somewhere that this should work for other CID 15 devices (my P905V is indeed CID 15 EMMC...your mileage may vary -- check out his S5 unlock thread to find out how to verify what EMMC your tablet has once you have achieved root)

Aside from that all that remains is to build a version of TWRP for this thing and the ROM development can finally get rolling.
I look forward to seeing AOSP on this thing, but I am a grad student and don't have too much time to truly knock this thing out...perhaps you (or someone else) wants to take a crack at it now that root is back.

 

[jangalal]

SM

Unfortunately, this device still has a locked bootloader. I am NOT a developer, but I am looking into trying to figure out how to take care of that.

I HAVE been able to achieve root on the latest build (basically the last official firmware released -- 5.1.1 P905VVRUBOH1 -- I have been stuck without root since I bought this thing a coupla years back as that update ruined the previous exploit).

To get root, I used a paid windoze app (after trying a bunch of other stuff and other free exploits, like towelrooot, kingroot, and kingoroot and a couple other paid ones) by iSkysoft which ran me about 30-35 bux for a "lifetime" (root 5 device) membership. To me that cost is worth it for root alone (even having to boot into windows....long time linux user). My long term goal is indeed to unlock the bootloader so I can build AOSP for this thing. To my knowledge I am the first to get root on that firmware (at least I haven't seen any other posts about it here) -- not that I consider this a real contribution, just found a method that worked for me and should work for others.

Bootloader unlock has been achieved on the Galaxy S5 which is a device contemporary to this one, so it should THEORETICALLY be possible. Thread on that is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909

Creator of the above thread, xda user @beaups has hosted the files for S5 bootloader unlock here: https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID
He indicates somewhere that this should work for other CID 15 devices (my P905V is indeed CID 15 EMMC...your mileage may vary -- check out his S5 unlock thread to find out how to verify what EMMC your tablet has once you have achieved root)

Aside from that all that remains is to build a version of TWRP for this thing and the ROM development can finally get rolling.
I look forward to seeing AOSP on this thing, but I am a grad student and don't have too much time to truly knock this thing out...perhaps you (or someone else) wants to take a crack at it now that root is back.

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i have also SM-P905V and i live in Germany. Rooting with iSkysoft can help to make call and use the Note.???

 

[Tom2112]

To get root, I used a paid windoze app (after trying a bunch of other stuff and other free exploits, like towelrooot, kingroot, and kingoroot and a couple other paid ones) by iSkysoft which ran me about 30-35 bux for a "lifetime" (root 5 device) membership.

I'm trying to find the software that you used to get root. I've googled iSkysoft, but they don't show any rooting software. Can you be more specific about what Windows app you used? Can you link to it?

 

[SurfRodder]

I'll have to double check when I get home to that machine, but I'm pretty sure this is it:
https://toolbox.iskysoft.com/android-root.html

IIRC, it was ~30 bux to get credits to root 1-5 devices..

 

[Tom2112]

Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

 

[dmxoneIuv]

I'll have to double check when I get home to that machine, but I'm pretty sure this is it:
https://toolbox.iskysoft.com/android-root.html

IIRC, it was ~30 bux to get credits to root 1-5 devices..

Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

Any luck with this if you tried it? I'm really looking to just enable more apps in the multi-window split screen app drawer so i can use any app in split screen mode, some aren't available when only stock.

 

[Tom2112]

Any luck with this if you tried it? I'm really looking to just enable more apps in the multi-window split screen app drawer so i can use any app in split screen mode, some aren't available when only stock.

Sorry, I did not try it.