[rom] [twrp] sm-t290 & sm-t295 [discussions & help thread]

[secretwolf98]

Downloads:
ROM: Working link is in the comments.
TWRP: Working link is in the comments.


Notes:

*This ROM is based on the stock Samsung OneUI firmware.
*This ROM is currently in testing. So please proceed with caution.
*This ROM must be installed via odin mode.
*The bootloader on the device must be unlocked to use this ROM.
*This ROM doesn't include built-in root.
*Once you have tested this ROM, please make sure to provide feedback ASAP in the comments section of this thread.
*You may also suggest me to remove some more stock features or re-add some stock features that I have removed in the comments section of this thread.
*I am not responsible for what you may do to your device.
*If your device gets bricked, don't come and accuse me for wrecking your device.

Changelog:

*11-19-2020: Links removed due to incorrect .tar sizes. Working builds links are in the comments.

 

[tennessee_titan]

How does one unlock the bootloader on a Samsung device??
Install instructions??

 

[secretwolf98]

How does one unlock the bootloader on a Samsung device??
Install instructions??

To install the ROM via Odin mode, you need a Windows computer and at least Odin version 3.13.3
Once you are in Odin, select the .tar file through the AP section. For bootloader unlocking, look on XDA in the Tab A forums for the bootloader unlock instructions.

 

[secretwolf98]

Here is a TWRP test build for the SM-T290 model only:

Please test this out and give me feedback. Thank you!
https://github.com/secretwolf98/project/releases/download/vTWRPb1t1/twrp.tar

 

[gcrutchr]

Please test this out and give me feedback. Thank you!
https://github.com/secretwolf98/project/releases/download/vTWRPb1t1/twrp.tar

Can you make a Twrp for the t295?
I can provide any files you may need.

 

[secretwolf98]

Can you make a Twrp for the t295?
I can provide any files you may need.

Could you provide me with the latest stock recovery?

 

[gcrutchr]

Could you provide me with the latest stock recovery?

I will send it to you as soon as I get home. In about 3 hours.

 

[gcrutchr]

Could you provide me with the latest stock recovery?

Here is my stock recovery from XXU2ASL3.
Am downloading SL3. (DOWNLOADED)

 

[secretwolf98]

Here is my stock recovery from XXU2ASL3.
Am downloading SL3. (DOWNLOADED)

I also need boot.img.lz4 and vbmeta.img.lz4
Thanks.

 

[gcrutchr]

I also need boot.img.lz4 and vbmeta.img.lz4
Thanks.

Thanks!
See attached files.

 

[secretwolf98]

Thanks!
See attached files.

https://github.com/secretwolf98/project/releases/download/vTWRPb2t2/twrp.tar

Please tell me if it boots and if everything works properly.

 

[gcrutchr]

https://github.com/secretwolf98/project/releases/download/vTWRPb2t2/twrp.tar

Please tell me if it boots and if everything works properly.

Failed to install...see attached image

 

[secretwolf98]

Failed to install...see attached image

Did you unlock the device bootloader?

 

[gcrutchr]

Did you unlock the device bootloader?

Yes, it has been unlocked for some time now.
I keep getting messages about an unlocked bootloader every time I turn the tablet on or reboot.

 

[secretwolf98]

Yes, it has been unlocked for some time now.
I keep getting messages about an unlocked bootloader every time I turn the tablet on or reboot.

Hmm strange. I’ll take a look at it once I get home in about 7 or 8 hours.

 

[gcrutchr]

Hmm strange. I’ll take a look at it once I get home in about 7 or 8 hours.

Ok, thank you very much!!

 

[secretwolf98]

Ok, thank you very much!!

By the way, how did you unlock the bootloader??

 

[gcrutchr]

By the way, how did you unlock the bootloader??

Vol up+ Vol dn and insert usb cable, then follow directions to unlock

 

[secretwolf98]

Vol up+ Vol dn and insert usb cable, then follow directions to unlock

Test this out. Let me know the results.
https://github.com/secretwolf98/project/releases/download/vTWRPb2t2/test.tar

 

[secretwolf98]

Vol up+ Vol dn and insert usb cable, then follow directions to unlock

Test this out. Let me know the results.
https://github.com/secretwolf98/project/releases/download/vTWRPb2t2/test.tar

Did it flash through Odin fine? If so, does it boot into TWRP? If so, does everything work properly?