How To Guide Root Guide for Galaxy Tab S8/S8+/S8Ultra

[jhill110]

By @sosimple
"NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD."

This one, keeping me away from rooting for now, as i watch a lot Netflix in the tablet.. If anyone resolve this, please post the solution..
Thanks,
****************

Hmm... Tab S8 plus.
If you haven't rooted how would you know?
This is from my Netflix app. Looks fine to me.
All I can say is follow the instructions.

 

[sosimple]

By @sosimple
"NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD."

This one, keeping me away from rooting for now, as i watch a lot Netflix in the tablet.. If anyone resolve this, please post the solution..
Thanks,
****************

Hmm... Tab S8 plus.
If you haven't rooted how would you know?
This is from my Netflix app. Looks fine to me.
All I can say is follow the instructions.

View attachment 5805575

Thanks. So it isn't standard that Netflix resolution is SD only if we root? Has anything changed? Because i read it in 1st post, and it was in galaxy tab s8 ultra wifi (same as mine).But i suppose things may have changed now. If anyone has root in galaxy tab s8 ultra and has working HD resolution in Netflix please post it.
Thanks again.

 

[dodeca]

Step 5 (optional) - Get Netflix (and banking apps etc) working with root​

1. ...
2. ...
3. ...
4. ...
5. In Settings > Apps, search for Google Play Services and Google Play Store and clear all data (not just cache) for each
6. ...

I would very much appreciate if you could clarify some more regarding the (potential) outcome of this step number 5.

Does "Settings > Apps" mean I should do this in the very Android settings of the device?
If so, wouldn't that imply that the connection to my Google account, Play Store, etc. on that device gets lost by this, and the device would have to be reconnected to Google later on?
If so, how should this be done properly?
Finally, in what state what will this step leave all the other apps on the device, if some have already bin installed and configured? (E.g. will they continue to properly receive updates later on. Will one have to set them up again?)

I am a little nervous concerning all of this.

 

[Arealhooman]

I would very much appreciate if you could clarify some more regarding the (potential) outcome of this step number 5.

Does "Settings > Apps" mean I should do this in the very Android settings of the device?
If so, wouldn't that imply that the connection to my Google account, Play Store, etc. on that device gets lost by this, and the device would have to be reconnected to Google later on?
If so, how should this be done properly?
Finally, in what state what will this step leave all the other apps on the device, if some have already bin installed and configured? (E.g. will they continue to properly receive updates later on. Will one have to set them up again?)

I am a little nervous concerning all of this.

You will not lose anything. I thought so to, but your account will not be disconnected

 

[dodeca]

@Arealhooman

You will not lose anything. I thought so to, but your account will not be disconnected

Ok., so I mustered all my courage and did it. And yes, you seem to be right. After restarting (did no complete shutdown, just a restart?!), the device came back with Google behaving as if (nothing?) happened.
Good.

But now, I hope, that since you seem to have been doing the same thing, that you might be willing to help me out just a little more:

Step 5 (optional) - Get Netflix (and banking apps etc) working with root

1. ...
2. ...
3. Click Configure Denylist, then the 3 dot menu and Show System Apps
   1. Search for Google Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
   2. Search for Google Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY
   3. Search for Netflix, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
   4. (optional) Add your bank / pay app, etc here if you'd like
4. In Settings > Apps, search for Google Play Services and Google Play Store and clear all data (not just cache) for each
5. Reboot

Regarding step 5.3.2.: Did you look into your Denylist after restarting, and there at the Google Play Services?
Do the .gms and .gms.unstable remain turned on for you?
For me, after restarting, they are turned off again.
I have no idea if that is the way it should be.

Regarding step 5.3.4.: If after doing all of step 5, sometime in the future I come across yet another app I'd like to include in the list of apps mentioned in 5.3.4., is it sufficient then to only add them (checked and fully turned on) to the Denylist, or do I have to return and repeat steps 5.3.2. and 5.4 also (each and every time)?

Finally, regarding 5.4., for me, the Google Play Services did not seem to allow for a complete clearing of all data, like other apps. It has a "Manage storage" button, which leads to an option to clear all data. But when I do this and then look at the storage space used by Google Play Services, there seems to remain always 'something'. I.e., a strict zero never shows up. Is this the same for you?

 

[Arealhooman]

@Arealhooman

Ok., so I mustered all my courage and did it. And yes, you seem to be right. After restarting (did no complete shutdown, just a restart?!), the device came back with Google behaving as if (nothing?) happened.
Good.

But now, I hope, that since you seem to have been doing the same thing, that you might be willing to help me out just a little more:

Regarding step 5.3.2.: Did you look into your Denylist after restarting, and there at the Google Play Services?
Do the .gms and .gms.unstable remain turned on for you?
For me, after restarting, they are turned off again.
I have no idea if that is the way it should be.

Regarding step 5.3.4.: If after doing all of step 5, sometime in the future I come across yet another app I'd like to include in the list of apps mentioned in 5.3.4., is it sufficient then to only add them (checked and fully turned on) to the Denylist, or do I have to return and repeat steps 5.3.2. and 5.4 also (each and every time)?

Finally, regarding 5.4., for me, the Google Play Services did not seem to allow for a complete clearing of all data, like other apps. It has a "Manage storage" button, which leads to an option to clear all data. But when I do this and then look at the storage space used by Google Play Services, there seems to remain always 'something'. I.e., a strict zero never shows up. Is this the same for you?

5.3.2: I use a fork of magisk, so I have magisk hide, but it should stay there
5.3.4: I would suggest repeating for best results.
5.4: Google Play Services usually have stuff left over.

 

[dodeca]

5.3.2: I use a fork of magisk, so I have magisk hide, but it should stay there

Hmm?

In the description of skrowl it says
5.3.1.: ..Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
5.3.2.: ..Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY

For 5.3.2., did you only turn on the switches for .gms and .gms.unstable, or did you also check the check for the Google Play Services?

 

[Arealhooman]

Hmm?

In the description of skrowl it says
5.3.1.: ..Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
5.3.2.: ..Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY

For 5.3.2., did you only turn on the switches for .gms and .gms.unstable, or did you also check the check for the Google Play Services?

only gms and gms unstable.

 

[dodeca]

only gms and gms unstable.

That's exactly what I did also. Yet, after the whole procedure the .gms and .gms.unstable switches in the Denylist for the Google Play Services are back to 'off'.
So maybe than this is different with your device. Weird. Thx anyway.

 

[Bakvet]

By @sosimple
"NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD."

This one, keeping me away from rooting for now, as i watch a lot Netflix in the tablet.. If anyone resolve this, please post the solution..
Thanks,
****************

Hmm... Tab S8 plus.
If you haven't rooted how would you know?
This is from my Netflix app. Looks fine to me.
All I can say is follow the instructions.

View attachment 5805575

Yep it's the same for me, followed everything as instructed and updated Netflix by downloading the apk from apkpure. I didn't even have to do step 5 to get Netflix working. L1 working fine.

 

[nathlynn22]

Rooted everything seemed fine. Installed safetynet fix and now tablet won't reboot stuck on Samsung galaxy reboot logo

 

[nathlynn22]

Seems to be coming up with set warranty bit vbmeta and set warranty bit kernel

 

[sirob2077]

Hi all. The rooting instructions are awesome, everything works flawlessly. But I still have a few questions about the ROM update:

1. Before flashing the new ROM over the previous one (with data saved), do I have to disable/delete all the magisk modules? I read somewhere that if you leave them on (especially Lucky Patcher module and LSPosed module), there will be a bootloop after the ROM update is done. Is it really so?

2. Is there anything else I need to do before updating the ROM? (For example: revoke root rights of all applications to which they have been granted)

The questions may seem silly, but since there is no way to make a nandroid backup on our device yet, any bootloop == "factory reset and -5 hours to configure everything from scratch"

 

[Arealhooman]

Hi all. The rooting instructions are awesome, everything works flawlessly. But I still have a few questions about the ROM update:

1. Before flashing the new ROM over the previous one (with data saved), do I have to disable/delete all the magisk modules? I read somewhere that if you leave them on (especially Lucky Patcher module and LSPosed module), there will be a bootloop after the ROM update is done. Is it really so?

2. Is there anything else I need to do before updating the ROM? (For example: revoke root rights of all applications to which they have been granted)

The questions may seem silly, but since there is no way to make a nandroid backup on our device yet, any bootloop == "factory reset and -5 hours to configure everything from scratch"

1. I doubt it will bootloop, maybe if you have one specific module.
2. Nothing you have to do. Dirty flashing will (mostly) not work if you are flashing a new ROM though. Only updates.
3. TWRP makes nandroi backups. Not sure how you safely flash a ROM without TWRP. There are some ways but ultra complicated. Anyway, you can use Swift Backup (without TWRP). You can also use Migrate (with TWRP) or Nandroid (With TWRP)

 

[xCrimsom]

How to Root (or update an already-rooted device)​

​

Prereqs​

1. Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
2. Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
3. Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
4. Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:View attachment 5574197
   1. Model Numbers
      • S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
      • S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
      • S8+ 5G: SM-X806
      • S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
      • S8 5G: SM-X706
      • S8 Wifi: SM-X700
   2. CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version

​

Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet (only necessary for first install on unrooted device)​

1. While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
2. Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
3. Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
   • Turn on USB Debugging
   • Turn on OEM unlocking
     • NOTE: If the OEM Unlocking option doesn't appear, connect the device to the internet, wait a few minutes, then try again
4. Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
5. While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
   • Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
6. Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
7. Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
8. Unplug your tablet from USB
9. Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
10. Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
11. Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
12. Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
    • Turn on USB Debugging
13. Reboot the tablet

​

Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted​

1. Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
2. Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
3. If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
   1. Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
   2. Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
      • This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
   3. Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
   4. Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
   5. In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
   6. When Magisk is done installing, click Open
4. If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
   1. Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
      • This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
5. After the file is done copying, unplug your tablet from USB
6. In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
7. Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
8. Click Lets Go -> After a few moments, it should display this (ignore 'Installation failed' at the top, it always does that):View attachment 5574199

Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware​

1. Plug your tablet back in to USB, then on your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
2. After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and turn the tablet off
3. While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
   • Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
4. Click volume up briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
5. Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt.
6. Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
7. Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
8. If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time (this WILL wipe your data):
   • Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
9. If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating (this WILL NOT wipe your data):
   • Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
10. Odin should now look like this:View attachment 5574201
11. Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.

Step 4 - Verify and finalize​

1. Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
2. Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
3. It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
4. After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.

​

Step 5 (optional) - Get Netflix (and banking apps etc) working with root​

1. Install https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager/releases and run it
2. Search for Universal Safetynet Fix by kdrag0n and install it
3. In Magisk settings click Systemless hosts, turn on Zygisk, turn on Enforce Denylist
4. Click Configure Denylist, then the 3 dot menu and Show System Apps
   1. Search for Google Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
   2. Search for Google Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY
   3. Search for Netflix, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
   4. (optional) Add your bank / pay app, etc here if you'd like
5. In Settings > Apps, search for Google Play Services and Google Play Store and clear all data (not just cache) for each
6. Reboot
   1. NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD.

Hi, i wanted to know if i can root again using the home csc method without deleting my data (tab has unlocked bootloader and has been rooted before)

 

[Arealhooman]

Hi, i wanted to know if i can root again using the home csc method without deleting my data (tab has unlocked bootloader and has been rooted before)

No

 

[Daxorp]

Yes hi, I just tried to follow this guide to root the new Android 13 update but it didn't work. When I tried to flash the magisk patched AP file with Odin it came up Failed. And then I would have to factory data reset my tablet to get the tablet working again.

Does this guide, or Magisk just not work for Android 13 yet?

Cause followed the guide awhile back to root android 12, and I did exactly what I did now, and it all worked fine.

Hope someone can help.

Hello,
Do you have a solution? ODIN failed, I purchased the tablet already with last update Android 13.
(SM-X906B_EUX_X906BXXU3BVL2)

PS: I unplugged, bricked, used Frp HiJacker to unbrick (thx to the forum), reboot, and re-ODIN and this time it wrote files! Sorry for the useless post.

 

[tek3195]

By @sosimple
"NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD."

This one, keeping me away from rooting for now, as i watch a lot Netflix in the tablet.. If anyone resolve this, please post the solution..
Thanks,
****************

Hmm... Tab S8 plus.
If you haven't rooted how would you know?
This is from my Netflix app. Looks fine to me.
All I can say is follow the instructions.

View attachment 5805575

I too have Full HD playback on a Tab S8. Netflix wasn't there and playstore wouldn't give it to me. Aurora store had no problem installing with root installer. But yeah, I have Full HD with no safety net fix modules. I do not use any banking apps so don't need a fix.

 

[arlequin2k3]

Hello ,
Once the tablet is rooted, is there any method to remove the warning message at each boot? Thank you for your answers.

 

[tek3195]

Hello ,
Once the tablet is rooted, is there any method to remove the warning message at each boot? Thank you for your answers.

No. not really. It's been done on a few devices but not worth the risk. Even if you get the message removed the boot delay will still be there. That was quite a few android versions back, surely more difficult and risky now if even possible on a Samsung product.