Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Tab 6. Installing the firmware manually

Missing functionality on your purchased Android Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7? Want to root this tablet? Site Android +1 and the article Getting Root Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 will help you!

What is Root?

For those who have just become a beginner or are not an expert in the huge world of Android and are not particularly familiar with the concept of how - Root Android, and also why it is needed, what can be done after obtaining Root rights or how to get rid of them later if they are no longer needed, all this can be found in the detailed article -!

First of all!

There are no "left" links or unnecessary actions in this article! If you really need Root Rights, then read carefully and follow step by step, this is a guarantee that you will do everything right! This article on obtaining Root rights is divided into two parts: The first part is Required components and conditions, the second part is Instructions how to get root rights using the received files and programs. If, in the process of getting root rights, Android constantly reboots or in the process of eternal loading (it happens extremely rarely, but still), then it's worth it. Now let's get down to getting Root rights!

Android manufacturers sometimes release new firmware on which it is not possible to get Root using one of the proposed methods, if there are other alternative methods in the article, try them. Doesn't it work all the same? Indicate the Android version and the firmware version in the comments (do not write malicious shit comments, you will not put yourself or others with this). Android hangs (does not load), read and re-read from the very FIRST paragraph, all the necessary links in the article are present!

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To get Root on
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 requires:

For Method # 1 (For Android Marshmallow)

For Method # 2 (For Android Lollipop)

Instructions for obtaining Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7

Method number 1

Root rights to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet will be obtained with the first download of the tablet.

Method number 2

1. Application Kingroot reset to device and install. If a similar window appears, allow and continue; 2. Launch the newly installed application Kingroot;

3. Press the blue Root button (Start root / Try to root);

4. And wait a couple of minutes while the operation of obtaining root access is performed;

Being an open source platform in nature, Android offers a lot of flexibility in customization and if you have a rooted Android device, there are amazing things you can do to make the most of it. Custom ROMs, mods, getting rid of bloat apps, taking advantage of root apps, Xposed Framework modules and what not.

Just a few weeks ago, we shared a guide on rooting the. However, if you own the Galaxy Tab A6 LTE (SM-T285) and have been looking for a way to achieve root privilege, you’ve just landed the right place. In this tutorial, we are going to describe the procedure to install TWRP recovery and root Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 LTE in detail so that you can easily perform the action with the least risk possible.

Disclaimer

We have taken all care in writing the steps but a successful result depends on how you follow them. Rooting your Tab A6 LTE will void its warranty and following the tutorial incorrectly might soft-brick your device. Proceed at your own risk.

Getting prepared

Download Odin 3.10.7 and unzip the downloaded file. Linux and Mac users should download Heimdall instead:
Install Samsung USB Drivers on your computer: Link
Download the TWRP Recovery for Galaxy Tab A6 LTE SM-T285 and extract the zip: TWRP_3.0.2-1_SM-T285_20161124.zip | Mirror
Download the latest SuperSU file and copy it to your device: SR2-SuperSU-v2.82-SR2-20170103215521.zip
Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your Tab from Settings> Developer options(see how to).
Backup the apps and data present on your Galaxy Tab (as a precaution).
And yes, don’t forget to charge your Tab A6 to ensure at least 60% battery.

Steps to Install TWRP & Root Galaxy Tab A6 LTE SM-T285

Okay, it's action time now. Just follow the steps below to gain root access on your Galaxy Tab A6 LTE.

When your Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T285 boots up, it will have root privilege with TWRP Recovery installed on it. Congrats! You did it!

To verify that your Tab A has been properly rooted, you can install and run a free app called ‘Root Check’ from the Play Store.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a line of upper mid-range produced by. It is similar to the except without the Samsung S-Pen. The first model in the series, the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, was first introduced on 2 September 2010 at the in. Since then there have been several models released, including models with 7.7, 8.9 and 10.1-inch displays. The Wi-Fi versions of the tablet all include a GPS system whilst the 3G / 4G tablets include cellular capability as well.

Models

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Galaxy Tab / Galaxy Tab 7.0

The original Galaxy Tab (which was renamed as the Galaxy Tab 7.0 with the release of the 7.7, 8.9, and 10.1) was introduced on 2 September 2010 - at the in. The Galaxy Tab was the first Android-powered tablet to be released. It has a single core 1GHz processor, and a 7-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Its operating system is based on with some custom skins and applications. Most Android 2.2 apps developed using Google "s guidelines for Android should scale properly when displayed on larger-screen devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, according to Samsung. In May 2011 it was reported that Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 was being made available in Italy, with other regions expected to follow. Several updates have been made throughout the world and in February, 2012, Android version Gingerbread 2.3.6 is available.

How to flash a Samsung Galaxy Tab?

The problem with updating the firmware is quite common and can occur on both cheap and expensive branded tablet computers. How does this problem manifest itself? Going to the Tablet Settings, you can find the item "About Tablet PC" and already there the item "System Update". In this menu, you can check for an update and update the system if necessary.

But what if you know that the update has already been released, but the system itself does not offer to install it? In this case, the update must be installed manually. How to flash Samsung Galaxy Tab by yourself?

Tablet firmware

There are two ways to install the firmware on your tablet. Simplest:

Go to the "Settings" menu and go to the "Applications" tab;
In the "All" tab, find the "Google Services Framework" application;
Click on the name of the application and in the menu that opens, select "Erase Data";
Reboot your tablet.

Then try updating the system again. Usually this method helps, and after using it, you can update the system firmware using standard methods.

Installing the firmware manually

In order to install the firmware yourself, you need to have a certain set of items and software:

Tablet driver for a computer;
USB cable for connecting the tablet to a computer;
Odin program.

Flashing a Samsung Galaxy Tab can be a lengthy process, but overall it's not complicated. If you do not know how to connect a tablet to a PC, we recommend that you read the article -.

The tablet battery must be at least 60% charged.

Install the Odin program. Make sure that the drivers for your tablet have been installed on the computer and it is recognized by the computer;
Download the required firmware from the SamMomile website;
Turn off the tablet and turn it on again by holding down the "Volume Down" button. After the download menu appears on the screen, press the volume up button to select "Download";
Run the Odin program and in the program itself, disable the Auto Reboot and Reset Time functions, then connect the tablet to the computer using a cable;
Odin will detect your tablet. This will be seen by changing the color of one of the special windows of the program. Then press the PDA button and select the firmware file you want to install.
Click "Start" and wait for the firmware to install. When the installation is complete, the tablet will automatically reboot.