Root for SM-T290 (tab a 8.0 2019)

[Talich52]

No, I didn't open developer options. Before installing software, oem unlock was hidden. prenormal checking never comes.

I assume you want to get Root rights? But on the latest releases of the SM-T290 model, this is not possible. To root, you need to install the android loader 9, since protection is enhanced in Android loaders 10 and 11 and it is impossible to install a custom rooted kernel or TWRP recovery. Try flashing the attached android bootloader 9 as part of the AP in ODIN. If there is an error or after that the device will not be able to boot or will boot, but with a black screen without an image, then I'm sorry - it's not fate to get Root rights and then there is no point in fighting with Prenormal...
PS download the file and unpack the zip archive to tar, then use it in ODIN. If there are problems, flash part of the BL from the current firmware...

 

[pisiko]

Ok.
Not many developers for the T290 295 series.
Lot more for the 10.1 2019 tablets
Think many users of T290 295 tablets get frustrated with the rooting process and give up trying.
I'm an experienced rooter for many years on phones since the Google Nexus 5 came out but nothing like this on Samsung tablets.
Have given up many times and tried again over last six months and now am successfully rooted.
Never experienced such frustration in my life :laugh:
PS...can't find you on Telegram

I'm trying to root my device, SM-T290. It's currently on Android 11, can anyone help me? or any tips? I'm going crazy hahaha

 

[Talich52]

I'm trying to root my device, SM-T290. It's currently on Android 11, can anyone help me? or any tips? I'm going crazy hahaha

Flash the android bootloader 9 via ODIN as part of the AP or BL posted above in the message and then root the device. You can install TWRP, enter it, apply multidisabler and Magisk. Or just patch the AP part and flash it. Well, in any case, install Magisk.apk to manage Root rights ...

 

[Minionguyjpro]

Hi guys,

I just bought an SM-T290 for my wife and I was unable to find any info here about rooting it.

As most Tab-A tablets "are here", can I use a guide (and twrp) for an older tablet for this newer model?

Guys, i made a thread about this, find it here: Root Instructions For SM-T290 (Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.0 2019)

 

[Minionguyjpro]

I assume you want to get Root rights? But on the latest releases of the SM-T290 model, this is not possible. To root, you need to install the android loader 9, since protection is enhanced in Android loaders 10 and 11 and it is impossible to install a custom rooted kernel or TWRP recovery. Try flashing the attached android bootloader 9 as part of the AP in ODIN. If there is an error or after that the device will not be able to boot or will boot, but with a black screen without an image, then I'm sorry - it's not fate to get Root rights and then there is no point in fighting with Prenormal...
PS download the file and unpack the zip archive to tar, then use it in ODIN. If there are problems, flash part of the BL from the current firmware...

That is actually not true. I have a tablet with Android 11 ROOTED. I also rooted it while it had Android 11.
EDIT: it is true, be assets he calls the bootloader, which indeed needs to be Android 9. Only the TWRP we use already downgrades to Android 9.

 

[V0latyle]

That is actually not true. I have a tablet with Android 11 ROOTED. I also rooted it while it had Android 11.

Agreed, I'm running the latest CVG3 update on my T290 and had absolutely no issues installing TWRP and rooting via Magisk.

 

[Talich52]

That is actually not true. I have a tablet with Android 11 ROOTED. I also rooted it while it had Android 11.

Looked at the instructions on the link above. In paragraph 9, it is proposed to download the TWRP file and this is the twrp-3.6.1_11-0-T290XXU3CUK4-20220327.tar.md5 file, which includes the aboot.mbn file. Looking at the codes of this file shows that this is the bootloader 9 of the android T290XXS3ATF1. That is, you root Android 11, but use the Android 9 bootloader, which I write about all the time ... Install the Phone Info application, make a screen of the Firmware Information tab. What is the bootloader version?

 

[V0latyle]

Looked at the instructions on the link above. In paragraph 9, it is proposed to download the TWRP file and this is the twrp-3.6.1_11-0-T290XXU3CUK4-20220327.tar.md5 file, which includes the aboot.mbn file. Looking at the codes of this file shows that this is the bootloader 9 of the android T290XXS3ATF1. That is, you root Android 11, but use the Android 9 bootloader, which I write about all the time ... Install the Phone Info application, make a screen of the Firmware Information tab. What is the bootloader version?

As posted in the other thread, I'm at T290XXU3CVG3 before TWRP. Will update after flashing.

Update: flashing TWRP does overwrite the bootloader; it's now T290XXS3ATF1.

 

[Minionguyjpro]

As posted in the other thread, I'm at T290XXU3CVG3 before TWRP. Will update after flashing.

Update: flashing TWRP does overwrite the bootloader; it's now T290XXS3ATF1.

Indeed. This is no issue, right?

 

[V0latyle]

Indeed. This is no issue, right?

Nope

 

[Minionguyjpro]

Looked at the instructions on the link above. In paragraph 9, it is proposed to download the TWRP file and this is the twrp-3.6.1_11-0-T290XXU3CUK4-20220327.tar.md5 file, which includes the aboot.mbn file. Looking at the codes of this file shows that this is the bootloader 9 of the android T290XXS3ATF1. That is, you root Android 11, but use the Android 9 bootloader, which I write about all the time ... Install the Phone Info application, make a screen of the Firmware Information tab. What is the bootloader version?

Wait, must you flash this as BL file? I need to flash it because I am going to update to version T290XXS4CWA1, which has upgraded the binary version from 3 to 4. (You know from the other thread what I mean, Talich )

 

[J.Michael]

Wait, must you flash this as BL file? I need to flash it because I am going to update to version T290XXS4CWA1, which has upgraded the binary version from 3 to 4. (You know from the other thread what I mean, Talich )

I don't think it matters what Odin slot each file is in. I think Odin has five named slots to cover the most common use case.

In general, I do not think you need a different version of TWRP just because you upgrade your Android. TWRP is the recovery, it should not depend on the rest of the system.

Of course, some changes to the Android will affect TWRP. I have heard that some Android transitions change the partition structure. Other times, they might start using a different filesystem, or different encryption.

TL;DR Don't change TWRP until you see a need.

 

[Minionguyjpro]

I don't think it matters what Odin slot each file is in. I think Odin has five named slots to cover the most common use case.

In general, I do not think you need a different version of TWRP just because you upgrade your Android. TWRP is the recovery, it should not depend on the rest of the system.

Of course, some changes to the Android will affect TWRP. I have heard that some Android transitions change the partition structure. Other times, they might start using a different filesystem, or different encryption.

TL;DR Don't change TWRP until you see a need.

Nevermind, downgraded to stock, and thought it was finally time to switch to a custom ROM. Managed to install an official LineageOS 20 ROM on my SM-T290. It also works on SM-T295.

 

[Minionguyjpro]

Now this is good: