[TWRP 3.1.0-1][ROOT] Galaxy Tab S2(2016) - SM-T713/SM-T719/SM-T813/SM-T819 - 1/4/17

[ashyx]

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy Tab S2 - SM-T713/719/813/819, Qualcomm MSM8976

TWRP 3.1.0-0 Released
Mar 10, 2017

TWRP 3.1.0-0 is out now for all currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.1.0-0:

vold decrypt on a few select HTC devices, TWRP will now attempt to use the system partition's vold and vdc binaries and libraries to decrypt the data partition (nkk71 and CaptainThrowback)
adb backup to stream a backup directly to or from your PC, see documentation here (bigbiff)
tweak MTP startup routines (mdmower)
support new Android 7.x xattrs for backup and restore to fix loss of data after a restore (Dees_Troy)
support POSIX file capabilities backup and restore to fix VoLTE on HTC devices and possibly other issues (Dees_Troy)
better indicate to users that internal storage is not backed up (Dees_Troy)
improve automatic determination of TW_THEME (mdmower)
minimal getcap and setcap support (_that)
try mounting both ext4 and f2fs during decrypt (jcadduono and Dees_Troy)
shut off backlight with power key (mdmower)
timeout during FDE decrypt (Dees_Troy and nkk71)
support for FBE decrypt and backing up and restoring FBE policies (Dees_Troy)
boot slot support (Dees_Troy)
TWRP app install prompt during reboot (Dees_Troy)
support for AB OTA zips (Dees_Troy)
support new Android 7.x log command (Dees_Troy)
update recovery sources to AOSP 7.1 (Dees_Troy)
numerous bugfixes and improvements by too many people to mention

Official TWRP App
Mar 11, 2017

Official TWRP App
The official TWRP app is the first and only first-party app developed by Team Win for TWRP. Please bear with us as we work to fix any bugs and build out the features. The initial version of the app does not support flashing on the Pixel due to the Pixel's A/B partition layout. In addition, the app may not support finding and flashing images from external storage locations. We are working hard to improve these items and bring you more new features.
Download Links:
We recommend downloading the app from the Play Store.

If you do not have Play Store access, you may download the Official TWRP App here: https://dl.twrp.me/twrpapp/
How do I use the app?
When you first open the app, you will be greeted by a few options. First, you will need to agree not to hold us responsible for anything that happens to your device while using the app. You may also grant the app root permissions. The app will work without root, but some functionality like image flashing will be disabled. Lastly, you can opt into enabling InsightCore (more on this feature later).

Once you have passed this initial screen, you will be greeted with the app home screen where you can choose TWRP FLASH or NETWORK STATISTICS (more on the network statistics later). On the TWRP FLASH screen you will need to select a device. Once you have selected a device, the app will periodically check for new TWRP versions for the device that you have selected. The default interval is once per day, but you can tap on the settings icon in the upper-right to change the interval or disable the update check entirely.

If you enabled root access, you will see options for selecting an image and buttons for flashing the selected image to boot or recovery. Note that you should flash TWRP images to recovery. The boot image flashing is for flashing full boot images (not just kernel zImages) and should not be used for flashing TWRP.


Update 1/4/2017
TWRP 3.1.0-1 MM/NN build released.
Current status: BETA

Features:

MTP working
ADB working
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from source
System image backup
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support

Bugs:
Reboot to recovery loop when using reboot utilities. Use hardkeys combo only to boot to recovery POWER + HOME + VOL UP
If you get stuck in a recovery loop reflash TWRP with auto-reboot enabled.




You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SAMMOBILE in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.


Instructions:

Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
You should now see TWRP recovery.

NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.

DOWNLOAD:

TWRP 3.1.0-1 - Nougat
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t713_14417n
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t719_13417n
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t813_14417n
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t819_14417n

TWRP 3.1.0-1 - Lollipop/Marshmallow
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t713_1417
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t719_1417
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t813_1417
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t819_1417

TWRP 3.0.2-1

SM-T713/719
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t713

SM-T813
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t813

SM-T819
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t819_31816



To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU release with TWRP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage:
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)

1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx




DEVICE TREE: soon


PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST

Credits: Me, my testers, Teamwin
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.

FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE.
THANKS.

DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU



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[DeeXii]

Does rooting require a permissive kernel?

 

[ashyx]

Does rooting require a permissive kernel?

Rooting doesn't, custom recovery might.
I don't know yet until someone reports.

 

[dalingrin]

I was able to both flash TWRP with Odin as well as root the device.

I was not able to mount /data in TWRP however.
I couldn't use adb shell while in recovery due to a libc.so not found error. ADB did work in the Samsung provided Android 6.0.1.

I've attached the recovery log as well as the kernel log.

 

[York2k16]

I was not able to mount /data in TWRP however.

I'm not sure, but could this be caused by enabled encryption

As far as I know Android devices which are sold with 6.0.1 by default need to be encrypted

 

[ashyx]

I was able to both flash TWRP with Odin as well as root the device.

I was not able to mount /data in TWRP however.
I couldn't use adb shell while in recovery due to a libc.so not found error. ADB did work in the Samsung provided Android 6.0.1.

I've attached the recovery log as well as the kernel log.

I'm not sure, but could this be caused by enabled encryption

As far as I know Android devices which are sold with 6.0.1 by default need to be encrypted

Thanks for testing and posting the logs. @York2k16 Correct the error mounting data is because of encryption. Twrp is unable to find the encryption key.
It's true Android 6 devices are encrypted by default, but don't need to be.

Work around for now would be not to use encryption until I find the solution.

The issue with adb is because of Samsungs stock kernel.
I need to recompile it with root protection removed.
Unfortunately no sources are available as yet.

Well at least we have a working recovery and a root solution.

Can you confirm a few things:
UI orientation, portrait or landscape?
UI colour?
All other options and features working correctly?

Thanks, well done for probably being the first in the world to have a rooted S2 VE 8.0

 

[York2k16]

Work around for now would be not to use encryption until I find the solution.

Few weeks ago I've tested the T813 and returned it back after a few days. I'm going to buy the LTE model soon or when the prices go down a bit.

Checking the security settings menu I've realized that there is no option for enabling/disabling device encryption, only SD encryption.
@dalingrin: Is this the same case on your device?

This "issue" would open up another question: How do I decrypt a device, which is encrypted by factory default, but doesn't offer any options to disable/enable encryption?

 

[whynottoday]

TWRP does not work properly on T813. I am unable to use it because can not click on buttons

 

[ashyx]

Few weeks ago I've tested the T813 and returned it back after a few days. I'm going to buy the LTE model soon or when the prices go down a bit.

Checking the security settings menu I've realized that there is no option for enabling/disabling device encryption, only SD encryption.

@dalingrin: Is this the same case on your device?

This "issue" would open up another question: How do I decrypt a device, which is encrypted by factory default, but doesn't offer any options to disable/enable encryption?

you need to format the data partition in TWRP to remove encryption.

 

[ashyx]

TWRP does not work properly on T813. I am unable to use it because can not click on buttons

How about a little more constructive detail like I asked for?
What orientation is the GUI, is it landscape or portrait. Are the touches simply misplaced?

 

[ashyx]

@dalingrin
Does this at least ask for the encryption password?
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572330218881914

Also whilst in the android OS could you post me the output of
ls -l /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/

Thanks.

 

[whynottoday]

How about a little more constructive detail like I asked for?
What orientation is the GUI, is it landscape or portrait. Are the touches simply misplaced?

Oh sorry
So it is landscape and yes it seems that touches are misplaced. Thanks

Sent from my SM-T810 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[ashyx]

Oh sorry
So it is landscape and yes it seems that touches are misplaced. Thanks

Sent from my SM-T810 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Does this fix the touch issue?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572330218881937

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[whynottoday]

Does this fix the touch issue?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572330218881937

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Yes thanks so much. Root done with my sdcard. Mount issue still here

Sent from my SM-T810 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[ashyx]

Yes thanks so much. Root done with my sdcard. Mount issue still here

Sent from my SM-T810 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Mount issue, you mean data?
Can you post the recovery.log.
You will find it under Advanced in twrp.

 

[whynottoday]

mount issue, you mean data?
Can you post the recovery.log.
You will find it under advanced in twrp.

here attached

 

[ashyx]

here attached

try this, could you post the log too please.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572330218881937

 

[DeeXii]

I now have a T713 if you need anything tested.

---------- Post added at 11:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:46 AM ----------

Anyone here have a link to the T713 stock PD9 firmware?

 

[ashyx]

I now have a T713 if you need anything tested.

---------- Post added at 11:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:46 AM ----------

Anyone here have a link to the T713 stock PD9 firmware?

Can you test the link in post #11.
Can you mount data?

 

[DeeXii]

Can you test the link in post #17.
Can you mount data?

Give me a few...
I'm finishing up some work things and uploading stock to AFH.

---------- Post added at 12:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:50 PM ----------

Can you test the link in post #11.
Can you mount data?

Post #17 says its for T813; Does that matter?