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SM-T235 / SM-T235Y Tab 4 7" - ROOTED - TWRP Recovery 2.8.7 for SM-T235/235Y (LTE)

SM-T235 / SM-T235Y Tab 4 7" - ROOTED - TWRP Recovery 2.8.7 for SM-T235/235Y (LTE)
UPDATED 7/30/2015 with OFFICIAL TWRP 2.8.7 for Galaxy Tab 4.7.0 SM-T235(Y) DEVICES​As with other TWRP's for newer Samsung devices, you need to uncheck auto-reboot and F.Reset time in Odin so you can manually shut down the device and boot into recovery the first time after flashing the custom recovery. If you don't boot into the custom recovery immediately after flashing it to the device, then the OS will overwrite it with the factory recovery and you'll need to start over.
DISCLAIMER :
While we all love to flash new things, You and You alone can choose or choose not to flash this custom recovery.
I am not liable for any of the following : Bricks, Soft Bricks, Meltdowns, loss of data, or damage to your device.
DISCLAIMER #2:
THIS RECOVERY WILL TRIP YOUR KNOX COUNTER - YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
THIS RECOVERY IS ONLY FOR SM-T235 and SM-T235Y Tab 4 7" LTE Devices
INSTRUCTIONS​1). Download Odin3v1.85.zip, recovery.tar.md5.zip, and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip - all attached
2). Unzip Odin3v1.85.zip placing the extracted folder somewhere on your PC you can find and execute Odin3 from later.
3). Store UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip somewhere on your SM-T235's external SD storage where you can find it from TWRP later.
4). Unzip recovery.tar.md5.zip placing the extracted file recovery.tar.md5 somewhere on your PC you can find it from Odin3 later.
5). Put SM-T235 tablet in Download Mode (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
6). Flash recovery.tar.md5 using Odin3 v1.85 - use PDA/AP button in Odin - UNCHECK Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time
7). When flashing is completed you will see RESET displayed in Odin3.
8). Unplug your SM-T235/SM-T235Y from the PC and press (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button) to initiate a restart/reboot - Don't release your fingers from the buttons.
9). IMPORTANT: AS SOON AS THE DEVICE POWERS DOWN (screen goes blank) MOVE YOUR FINGER FROM THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON TO THE VOLUME UP BUTTON WHILE STILL PRESSING THE POWER BUTTON+HOME BUTTON.
10). IMPORTANT: AS SOON AS THE SAMSUNG SM-T235 LOGO APPEARS (White Letters) RELEASE YOUR FINGER FROM THE POWER BUTTON WHILE CONTINUING TO PRESS VOLUME UP+HOME BUTTON (If the animated Samsung Logo appears, then you missed Recovery mode and will need to start the entire process over from the beginning.
11). IMPORTANT: If you timed your finger pressing and releasing properly, you should now SEE the blue TEAMWIN splash screen which means you are entering TWRP recovery.
12). Once in TWRP Recovery, you will see a button that says Install. Tap on it.
13). Find UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip where you previously stored it on your external SD card and install/flash it to your SM-T235/235Y using TWRP.
14). Once installation of UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip is completed, you can proceed to reboot your SM-T235/T235Y from the TWRP main menu.
15). After the device finishes booting up, your Galaxy Tab 4 7.0" SM-T235/T235Y will be rooted.
16.) Download and run RootChecker to verify root.
CREDITS:
hennymcc - [T235][ROM][5.1.1][LMY48G] CyanogenMod 12.1 for T235(Y) [Alpha 12/07/2015]
RVR - TWRP 2.8.1 for the Galaxy S5 Mini (G800F)
Chainfire - UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46
A.S._id - Odin3 ROM Editor
A.S._Dev - android_img_repack_tools​

My friends,
I still could use some radio help. ...
TTB
SM-T235 Tab 4 7" LTE ROOTED - TWRP 2.8.1 for the SM-T235/T235Y Tab 4 7" LTE
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IT IS SO NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK ON ANY THREAD OR POSTING ON THIS SITE. I LOST EVERYTHING I I WAS TRYINGTO UPDATE THIS THREAD WITH D/L LINKS, BUT THE VIDEO ADVERTISEMENTS JUST KILL IE. REPEATEDLY. WHY SO MANY VIDEO ADS, IMPOSSIBLE TO ENJOY AN XDA EXPERIENCE BECAUSE THE HUGE VIDEO ADS JUST CRAWL MY SYSTEM.
THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A T235 RECOVERY ROOT HERE TODAY BUT THE ADS KILLED MY SESSIONS. I WROTE INSTRUCTIONS AND HAD EVERYTHING READY. THE LONGER IT TAKES TO POST A TOPIC AND INSTRUCTIONS THE MORE BEFUDDLED UP IE GETS UNTIL IT CRASHES.
OH WELL I CANNOT SPEND ANY MORE TIME TODAY HERE. HAVE TO GET BACK TO WORK. SO MUCH FOR GIVING YOU THE D/L's DURING LUNCH BREAK, BUT MAYBE TONIGHT, MAYBE NOT. IM TOO FRUSTRATED AND UPSET THAT I LOST ALL THAT WRITING AND WORK HERE TODAY. WE'LL SEE HOW QUICKLY I GET OVER IT , THEN YOU'LL GET YOUR RECOVERY ROOT.
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That really blows, I feel your pain. I use chrome on my desktop with the adblock extension (I think it's even available for IE now) and I find the -- XDA 2013 theme for the website is much more aesthetically appealing and easier to navigate

It works! Changing of buttons is kinda tricky though, but its all good.. Thanks alot! :good:

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
That really blows, I feel your pain. I use chrome on my desktop with the adblock extension (I think it's even available for IE now) and I find the -- XDA 2013 theme for the website is much more aesthetically appealing and easier to navigate
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Thanks for the tip. I added the adblock plug in. My XDA experience is much improved. Thanks!
TTB

Jay018 said:
It works! Changing of buttons is kinda tricky though, but its all good.. Thanks alot! :good:
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Confirming what you posted in the old thread, that your device is a SM-T235Y ?
Glad it works.
The T235Y has different factory ROMS on sammobile than the T235. Differences include CSC groupings, and configured radio bands, but the kernel and the partitions are the same as the T235. I suspect that's why this recovery works for the T235Y too.
- Speaking of which, can anybody point me in the direction of a way to get past the hurdles Samsung has added to block the ability to reconfigure LTE radio bands
- If we need to change the CSC's or CSC group to be able to enable LTE Bands 4 and 17, well, Sammy's making that tough to do too.
- Wondering if I can flash the modem firmware from the S5 Mini on the Tab 4 7" LTE using TWRP?
- Then wondering if bands 4 and 17 would be available after flashing since the CSC's play such a role in which radio band's get configured on each device.
Any help with the radio would be greatly appreciated.
TTB

TopTongueBarry said:
Confirming what you posted in the old thread, that your device is a SM-T235Y ?
Glad it works.
The T235Y has different factory ROMS on sammobile than the T235. Differences include CSC groupings, and configured radio bands, but the kernel and the partitions are the same as the T235. I suspect that's why this recovery works for the T235Y too.
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Yes it's T235Y.. You can add T235Y in your title so other users will know.. Yes it has different ROM so I hesitated at first. Just need a couple of beer to do it, lol. Thanks a lot for this recovery. :good:

My friend....Congratulations...I have tried any method known to Google to root this tablet. Yours was the only one that worked. I have been waiting for this moment from November so thank you for making my day.

Success!!
I played fingers just like over my guitar fingerboard, haha! Then, suddenly, I was in face of TWRP face!:laugh:
First of all: install SD fix!
Infinity thanks to TopTongueBarry and his brilliant idea!:good:

aftnoon2 said:
Success!!
I played fingers just like over my guitar fingerboard, haha! Then, suddenly, I was in face of TWRP face!:laugh:
First of all: install SD fix!
Infinity thanks to TopTongueBarry and his brilliant idea!:good:
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SD gets fixed if you flash a newer factory ROM than the 5/22 NE8 version. You will need to reinstall TWRP and re root.
TWRP installation and root tested and found to be working no matter which ROM you are running, including the latest version, NJ3
TTB
P.S. After rooting, KNOX can be disabled using ES Task Manager and it doesn't respawn, remains disabled. I'm toying with this in an attempt to get service mode changes to the available LTE bands to stick.
P.S.S ... I'll be releasing either ALPHA 2 or BETA 1 with the Slide to install SuperSU fixed and the missing advanced menu items added later this week.

TopTongueBarry said:
SD gets fixed if you flash a newer factory ROM than the 5/22 NE8 version. You will need to reinstall TWRP and re root.
TWRP installation and root tested and found to be working no matter which ROM you are running, including the latest version, NJ3
TTB
P.S. After rooting, KNOX can be disabled using ES Task Manager and it doesn't respawn, remains disabled. I'm toying with this in an attempt to get service mode changes to the available LTE bands to stick.
P.S.S ... I'll be releasing either ALPHA 2 or BETA 1 with the Slide to install SuperSU fixed and the missing advanced menu items added later this week.
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Just don't care, TTB! I was ALREADY on NJ3!
Thanks for the Es explorer Knox idea, but, do you mean freezing Knox? I don't understand, sorry ...
And many thanks for keep the job over TWRP :good:

this is awesome i bought a couple 235y of my step dads friend for 100 bucks a pop thinking i got a great deal and and I was gonna put vanilla on it and blah blah came to xda to see there was no support..... decided to come on today see if there was anything and see this...
so amped..
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any custom rome we can flash or am i assuming no because deltas, I'm gonna try a couple things.

David111jr said:
this is awesome i bought a couple 235y of my step dads friend for 100 bucks a pop thinking i got a great deal and and I was gonna put vanilla on it and blah blah came to xda to see there was no support..... decided to come on today see if there was anything and see this...
so amped..
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any custom rome we can flash or am i assuming no because deltas, I'm gonna try a couple things.
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No Custom ROMS yet, but since we now have a working recovery and root, there will hopefully be some soon..
I'm beating my head against the wall trying to get LTE bands 4 and 17 added. The factory firmware is quite unforgiving. A custom ROM would sure make the effort easier. Someone PLEEZE ......
Regarding freezing Knox, yes that's what I meant, and it works, but I've managed to wipe the CSC during my efforts to add LTE bands. Don't know if that's a good or bad thing at this point.
Apparently the Samsung USB drivers do have a diagnostic mode driver for Marvel chipsets. After much effort, I have it installed on my Win 8 machine, and the driver switches dynamically when switching from PDA to MODEM in the Service Mode menus. Problem is, its not a serial driver it is a USB/QC driver and QPST version 2.7.411 still doesn't recognize it. Need to find a way to get QPST to recognize it.
Can't do the NV ram edit needed to add LTE bands without diagnostics mode.
TTB

It works. SM-T235 LTE
Thanks!

I think my t235y will never be rooted, you are awesome bro

Thanks for your efforts, TTB!
Now a question : can we make a Nandroid bckp on the External SD?
I would to make one, but, apparently, the bckp goes to Internal, where I have no place ...
Is this intrinsic of TWRP or a later version can change this?

aftnoon2 said:
Thanks for your efforts, TTB!
Now a question : can we make a Nandroid bckp on the External SD?
I would to make one, but, apparently, the bckp goes to Internal, where I have no place ...
Is this intrinsic of TWRP or a later version can change this?
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Check the T230 recovery/root threads. I believe (not 100% certain though) I saw that someone has created a fix/work-around to allow switching internal SD and external SD for this.

thienlong0193 said:
I think my t235y will never be rooted, you are awesome bro
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What do you mean you think it will never be rooted? This works on the T235 and the T235Y.

TopTongueBarry said:
What do you mean you think it will never be rooted? This works on the T235 and the T235Y.
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sorry my bad english, i mean i've been waiting for so long to root my tab :laugh: thank you a lot :x

[ROOT] Galaxy Tab 4 10.1" SM-T530/NU

Edit: This method was intended for KitKat only. If you want to root lollipop, follow this guide
ROOT FOR GALAXY TAB 4 10.1" SM-T530/NU
THIS IS FOR THE T530/T530NU NOT ANY OTHER T53X MODELS. IF YOU TRY THIS ON A DIFFERENT MODEL I'M NOT PAYING TO REPLACE YOUR NEW PAPERWEIGHT​
All the necessary links, files, and instructions can be found at this sitehttp://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html. The kernel files you will need to download are at the bottom of the downloads list, under all the phones (or you can just ctrl+f your model number). Odin can be found anywhere just make sure it's a reliable source.
So it seems Samsung has been patching whatever kernel exploit towelroot was taking advantage of. Now there is at least one other method to root these newer builds, but it trips knox, thereby voiding whatever warranty Samsung gives you. The method linked to above should NOT trip knox or even cause you to lose any data. All it really consists of is using Odin to flash an older kernel (temporarily) to root using towelroot, and then flashing a (slightly) modified kernel from the newest build to keep root.
I'm sharing this in the hopes it helps those looking for root obtain it, without worrying about that knox nonsense. A word of warning though, Odin is one of those programs that if you do something wrong, you can permanently brick your device. So don't play around with the settings at all, just have it the same way it shows in the pictures
I'm going to quote the instructions below (adding on where I see fit), but you'll have to visit the website for the files and of screenshots of how to use Odin. You need to have Odin v3 (I usually use 3.09) on your computer, as well as the kernel files, towelroot.apk, and of course the drivers for your tablet installed.
This process WON'T wipe your data, but backup your tablet just in case this process corrupts your data.
Go to your System Settings->General->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install towelroot, the application that will root your tablet.
Download then unzip your tablet kernel files, to a place you'll be able to easily find them.
Boot your tablet into download mode (hold home, volume down, and power) run Odin v3.exe on your PC and connect usb
Flash Model_ROOT_Kernel.tar.md5 file using odin3 in PDA or AP section.
Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
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Once Odin is finished, reboot your tablet into the stock rom
Root your device using TowelRoot method (install the apk, run the app, follow the prompts it's simple)
Make sure your tablet is rooted ...
Flash back the specific kernel for your tablet build number using Odin3 in PDA or AP section.
Congratulations, your tablet is rooted on the latest update without tripping binary or KNOX counter.
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If you don't know what knox, odin, towelroot, etc. all are, don't have a heart attack over all the terminology. The point is this'll root your tablet without messing with anything at all.

My dear friend!
Everything has been written a long time and works on all tabs 4 8 "& 10" without exception.
Please look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95 .
Note the date of this post 12th September 2014, 07:25 PM .
It was necessary to first read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785869

repey6 said:
My dear friend!
Everything has been written a long time and works on all tabs 4 8 "& 10" without exception.
Please look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95 .
Note the date of this post 12th September 2014, 07:25 PM .
It was necessary to first read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785869
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Yeah but towelroot doesn't work on the newest builds, and while the only known solution around here is to stay stuck on an older build the link I provided allows you to be rooted on the most recent firmware. For those who prefer to stay on the most recent stock, I'd argue this is a valuable link.

Is this gonna work for the current KitKat 4.4.2?

cougar214 said:
Is this gonna work for the current KitKat 4.4.2?
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Yeah if you have either the SM-T530 or SM-T530NU, this is designed for the most recent KitKat builds. Click the link, check it out

I got it thanks. Would you happen to have a link to stuff i can/should freeze with titanium backup? i wanna get the best possible battery life out of this thing but im unsure of everything I can freeze/uninstall.

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Yeah if you have either the SM-T530 or SM-T530NU, this is designed for the most recent KitKat builds. Click the link, check it out
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I got the T530 on A0A1, the website has only the new kernel for the NU version.
Are there any significant differences between the nu and the normal version?

zuz242 said:
I got the T530 on A0A1, the website has only the new kernel for the NU version.
Are there any significant differences between the nu and the normal version?
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Just the IR blaster but the T530 update has a different build number, idk why but OA1 was originally on the website, the guy must've taken it down for some reason. Give me about 10-20 minutes and if you want I'll PM you the new kernel Odin file for your model number

Thanks guys for PMing me.
Although it didnt help directly (no access rights to one file, md5 error on another kernel) i was able to find a suitable file:
boot_T530_XXU1AOA1.tar.zip
So now everthing is fine and rooted again. Maybe i should invest in superSU pro?

zuz242 said:
Thanks guys for PMing me.
Although it didnt help directly (no access rights to one file, md5 error on another kernel) i was able to find a suitable file:
boot_T530_XXU1AOA1.tar.zip
So now everthing is fine and rooted again. Maybe i should invest in superSU pro?
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Oh nice, sorry I couldn't help but thank you for sharing. I think Supersu pro is more of a thank you gesture to the Dev, but I guess whatever extra features you get can't hurt, your call. Just know you won't need or really want to install SuperSU if you put Cyanogenmod on your tablet

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Just the IR blaster but the T530 update has a different build number, idk why but OA1 was originally on the website, the guy must've taken it down for some reason. Give me about 10-20 minutes and if you want I'll PM you the new kernel Odin file for your model number
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can i get the defconfigs please?

Please help
Hello , I have samsung galaxy tab 4 10.1 sm-T530 model KOT49H.t530XXU1AOA1 and wanT to root . I had triped (stuck at loading screen )two ****ty phones but I dont want to trip this tab sooo can somebody give files that I need to flash like in step 5. And file to step 10. Please. I dont want to flash wrong files (and if u give files say what to flash first and what second). Yeah im new at it
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After this will work wi-fi ... yes I am completelly idiot but I was reading somewhere that wi-fi will not work

OA1 kernel
Hi guys, I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab4 10.1 SM-T530 build KOT49H.T530XXU1AOA1
I would like to root it but I can't find the OA1 kernel as in step 7 of the guide:
Instructions :
1-This process WON'T wipe your data, but backup your phone just in case this process corrupt your data.
2-Download then unzip your phone kernel files.
3-Flash Model_ROOT_Kernel.tar.md5 file using odin3 in PDA or AP section.
4-Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
5-After your device boot up
6-Root your device using TowelRoot method by following this guide : [1-Click Root] Galaxy S4/S5/Note 3 Using TowelRoot Method
Make sure your phone is rooted ...
7-Flash back the specific kernel for your phone build number using Odin3 in PDA or AP section.
Can PLEASE someone link it or send me?
Thanx

Really confused..
Hi guys, I am wanting to root my SMT530, however I am confused as to what builds will trip knox (Ideally I do not want to..)
My device is currently running "T530XXU1ANH7" If someone could please help me out as to 1 - Whether it's possible? (from what I can see it is) and 2 - Via what method? (CF Auto Root / Towelroot etc)
Many thanks!

Tim-2.0 said:
Hi guys, I am wanting to root my SMT530, however I am confused as to what builds will trip knox (Ideally I do not want to..)
My device is currently running "T530XXU1ANH7" If someone could please help me out as to 1 - Whether it's possible? (from what I can see it is) and 2 - Via what method? (CF Auto Root / Towelroot etc)
Many thanks!
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In the warranty is not written anywhere that the counter Knox 0x1 waiver of warranty

repey6 said:
In the warranty is not written anywhere that the counter Knox 0x1 waiver of warranty
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I am not worried about my warranty, my concern is regarding resale value - In case I want to sell it. Ideally I would like the device to appear as clean as possible that's all

Tim-2.0 said:
I am not worried about my warranty, my concern is regarding resale value - In case I want to sell it. Ideally I would like the device to appear as clean as possible that's all
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In this case you need Towelroot .

Tim-2.0 said:
I am not worried about my warranty, my concern is regarding resale value - In case I want to sell it. Ideally I would like the device to appear as clean as possible that's all
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repey6 said:
In this case you need Towelroot .
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I can confirm, towelroot was the only thing that did not trip it. Thank you.

OA2 kernel
1) I just bought a SM-T530NU, and shows that it has an OA2 kernel. Will the OA1 kernel work with it?
2) Do I need to install both the OAx and ROOT kernels?
3) How can I tell what processor is in the device? (It is the GT4 nook version sold at Barnes & Noble.)
Thanks for your help.

ivanabq said:
1) I just bought a SM-T530NU, and shows that it has an OA2 kernel. Will the OA1 kernel work with it?
2) Do I need to install both the OAx and ROOT kernels?
3) How can I tell what processor is in the device? (It is the GT4 nook version sold at Barnes & Noble.)
Thanks for your help.
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For what purpose do you want to get Root? I can learn?

Root Kitkat/Lollipop KNOX 0X0

​I searched but couldn't find a proper guide to do what the title says..
Whatever is mentioned in pieces here and there aren't detailed enough for a starter..
Thanks to
@geohot for TowelRoot
@Chainfire for Mobile Odin Lite/Pro and SuperSU
@joeykrim for Root Checker
@Wrathlon for the pit file (I registered on XDA just to Thank him - he helped me overcome Boot Loop with that pit file when I installed the 1st Poland Kitkat firmware) :highfive:
Please let me know if I am missing crediting someone else.. :angel:
TowelRoot won't function on recent Kitkat firmwares because geohot has been hired by Google and therefore, the loophole was fixed (t​​his is what I've read on XDA-not very sure about it though it makes sense)..
Mobile Odin Lite/Pro won't function on latest Kitkat firmwares & any of the Lollipop firmwares.
Now, moving on..
I own the 32 GB International variant of Samsung Galaxy Note (from UK), Model : SM-N9005 to be precise, I am not sure if this works on other models of Note 3 or not
I am gonna mention here the steps that I followed, in a manner as precise as I can enlist..
I'll also gonna try to do so in a manner that's as elaborate as I can make it.. Therefore, some steps might seem obvious and/or extra
If you still find yourself in any doubt-do let me know..
Strong Personal Advice -
Please read the steps twice before you actually start following them
Because these are all Official Firmwares that we're gonna be using, you don't need to turn on ADB (Android Debugging) in Developer Options.
Requirements
Install latest Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones (current latest can be downloaded from here).
Download and extract N9005XXUEND3_BTU
Download and extract N9005XXUGNG1_BTU
(only if you want to your device to be finally on Lollipop), download and extract N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO (you can find all of these here at Sammobile.com or Samsung-Updates.com
Download the archive from the attachment & extract it. It contains a pit file, Odin v3.09 (newer versions are available too, I provided with this version so that snapshots don't differ), SuperSU v2.46, Root Checker (so you won't need to visit Play Store when your phone would be lagging after downgrading) SuperSU v2.46.zip & TowelRoot (so you won't need to visit their respective websites when your phone would be lagging after downgrading)
I request you guys to visit these websites before & or after this process to donate to their creators.
Guys! Please do so.
You'll also need Mobile ODIN Pro which can be bought from here.
Back up your data & ensure that your phone is charged 80% or more
Downgrade to N9005XXUEND3_BTU
Use Odin v3.09 & flash your phone with the N9005XXUEND3_BTU tar.md5 file & use the pit file that I provided in the attachments
Make sure that before you hit the Start button, it matches this snapshot-
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The actual name & path of files will differ, just ensure that the same options are Ticked/Unticked
Let the device boot normally, a seeming Boot Loop might be encountered (I encountered it), don't worry, let it Boot Loop several times, finally, it'll Start
It'll lag (mine lagged badly ), will not have any Network signal/IMEI
Don't panic & be patient with your phone, you might need to pull out the battery if it goes totally unresponsive (mine did), but it'll manage to get the work done & be better with the operations after some time.
Connect it to the same PC as before (if you removed it after flashing it)
Copy the extracted tar.md5 from N9005XXUGNG1_BTU archive, SuperSU v2.46.apk & TowelRoot.apk into the phone's internal memory
Install TowelRoot.apk & Root using the app (reboot won't be required-I didn't need to)
Install SuperSU v2.46.apk & let it update SU binaries
Tick on Enable Pro in SuperSU, it'll restart itself
Tick on Survival Mode in SuperSU
Restart your phone now.
Use Root Checker, grant it SuperSU access & you should have Root access now.
Upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1_BTU
Purchase Mobile ODIN Pro & run it (grant it Root access)
In Mobile ODIN Pro, use the Open file option & choose the extracted tar.md5 from N9005XXUGNG1_BTU archive (it should be in the Internal SD-card if you've followed the steps precisely
choose Enable Ever Root
choose Inject Superuser
choose Wipe data and cache
choose Wipe Dalvik cache
Tap on the Flash Firmware option & then tap on Continue to go ahead with the flashing process
You might wanna plug in your phone's AC charger to avoid any power shortage during this critical phase.
Let the phone boot up, use Root Checker.
Phewwwww..... :victory:
Your phone should now have the Stock Firmware which is Rooted & KNOX 0x0
:laugh:
You can remove your phone from charging now.
But, if Lollipop is what you desire to have rooted on your phone, you'll have to follow these steps too..
Upgrade to Lollipop N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO
Put SuperSU zip in a folder in your SD Card (external SD recommended)
Put Lollipop ROM (N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO.TAR.MD5) in your SD Card (external SD recommended)
On Mobile Odin Pro, touch on "Open file ..." load the TAR.MD5 file and confirm
Then touch on "OTA / Update ZIP" and select the SuperSU v2.46.zip
Untick the Enable Ever Root box.
Tick the Wipe data and cache box.
Tick the Wipe Dalvik cache box.
Tap on the Flash Firmware option & then tap on Continue to go ahead with the flashing process
You might wanna plug in your phone's AC charger to avoid any power shortage during this critical phase.
Let the phone boot up, use Root Checker.
:victory:
Your phone should now have the Lollipop Stock Firmware which is Rooted & KNOX 0x0
:laugh:
You can remove your phone from charging now.
Note : The bootloader won't upgrade in this method.
DOWNGRADE POSSIBILITY TO KITKAT AFTER GOING TO LOLLIPOP?
Please read this.. :highfive:
Click on the following line for
LOLLIPOP 5.0 STOCK ROM MODS
Note : I take no responsibility for any damage that you bring to your phone, I just gathered information from XDA & some other websites (I don't remember which all) & used them myself - use them at your own risk.
Skip typing - hit
instead..

Waiting for the first tested users))) And why using PIT file? If I'm already use 4.4.2 with root and KNOX 0x0, that I not need firmware with PIT?

alex3n said:
Waiting for the first tested users))) And why using PIT file? If I'm already use 4.4.2 with root and KNOX 0x0, that I not need firmware with PIT?
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4/5 current Thanks for the OP are there because it works for them..
1/5 current Thanks is from one of the developers whose app has been mentioned here, Root Checker's developer to be precise..

I would be very very wary of using PIT as many brick the phone .
I flashed using the original posts that this thread expands upon but at the boot loop just flashed Modem NF2 and rebooted .

JJEgan said:
I would be very very wary of using PIT as many brick the phone .
I flashed using the original posts that this thread expands upon but at the boot loop just flashed Modem NF2 and rebooted .
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I did the "almost same steps" twice because sometimes (with these 2 Kitkat firmwares) the Bootloader won't update..

I used this instruction to root KitKat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150
Apparently, you don't need to downgrade. Flashing old kernel is enough to use towelroot.

I'm already on N9005XXUEND3, rooted with TowelRoot with Knox 0x0.
Can I directly upgrade to Lollipop or I have to upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1 before?

cinciopillo said:
I'm already on N9005XXUEND3, rooted with TowelRoot with Knox 0x0.
Can I directly upgrade to Lollipop or I have to upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1 before?
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Great.. :good:
You can directly jump to Lollipop.. :highfive:
Skip typing - hit
instead..

Still on Jelly Bean
I am still on JB - MJ3 (see in my signature). Rooted with Towelroot
Can I use this method but skipping the UEND3 ?
Also does this do the modem etc or is it just kernel?

louiscar said:
I am still on JB - MJ3 (see in my signature). Rooted with Towelroot
Can I use this method but skipping the UEND3 ?
Also does this do the modem etc or is it just kernel?
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Yes, you can..
It'll upgrade everything.. Though, if you choose to move to Lollipop in the end-the bootloader will not upgrade and it'll stay to that version of Kitkat upon which you'll install it (Lollipop).. :good:

TheTAMAS said:
Yes, you can..
It'll upgrade everything.. Though, if you choose to move to Lollipop in the end-the bootloader will not upgrade and it'll stay to that version of Kitkat upon which you'll install it (Lollipop).. :good:
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Is that a bad thing or is it ok to have the KK bootloader?
So to be clear, I just go from "Upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1_BTU" with mobile Odin?
My region is UK which is a non-branded phone. I think BTU is the correct version for this (supports 4G)?

im on 4g updated to lollipop polish version using mobile odin i then installed lollipop bootloader seperate using odin knox will stay 0x0 too

louiscar said:
Is that a bad thing or is it ok to have the KK bootloader?
So to be clear, I just go from "Upgrade to N9005XXUGNG1_BTU" with mobile Odin?
My region is UK which is a non-branded phone. I think BTU is the correct version for this (supports 4G)?
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There might be some bugs..
I was personally facing bad battery performance but others reported that they didn't feel that way..
EDIT:Yes, BTU is correct.. I've the same device..
stesteste said:
im on 4g updated to lollipop polish version using mobile odin i then installed lollipop bootloader seperate using odin knox will stay 0x0 too
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That's great..
Could you please share with us the link to the bootloader, I'll update the OP with it and give credit to you.. :highfive:

TheTAMAS said:
There might be some bugs..
I was personally facing bad battery performance but others reported that they didn't feel that way..
EDIT:Yes, BTU is correct.. I've the same device..
That's great..
Could you please share with us the link to the bootloader, I'll update the OP with it and give credit to you.. :highfive:
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Thanks, I'll probably go in stages. KK first.
 @stesteste I also second that request for details of bootloader information and can you tell us the exact steps you took and from what firmware you updated?

yeah ill just find it guys i might have it on phone otherwise its on my pc ...be back soon
---------- Post added at 02:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------
havent got the bootloar tar at hand but its in this post somewhere if you want to go through them ..sry not at home for now so no pc
followed these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3029557

Does this method of obtaining a Knox 0x0 root on Lollipop extend to other Lollipop ROM's, or only the one listed in the OP?
For example would it work with a newer ROM, or with the UKO2 latest release?
I literally only want root to be able to use Titanium Backup, having just had the pain of losing everything following an unintentional factory reset (don't ask!)

SilverHelmut said:
Does this method of obtaining a Knox 0x0 root on Lollipop extend to other Lollipop ROM's, or only the one listed in the OP?
For example would it work with a newer ROM, or with the UKO2 latest release?
I literally only want root to be able to use Titanium Backup, having just had the pain of losing everything following an unintentional factory reset (don't ask!)
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It'll work on others too.. :highfive:

TheTAMAS said:
It'll work on others too.. :highfive:
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That's awesome!
Now... please excuse my ignorance, I'm such a 'casual' user, it's almost pathetic how unadventurous I am and how intimidated by 'warranty status' I am...
But...
Could you possibly explain to me whether there is any inherent disadvantage in me using this method over, say, simply having a stock unrooted Lollipop?
Does it create any inherent instability or issues that I should be aware of?
And do you by any chance know of a better stock unbranded Lollipop ROM which will work better or with greater stability than the current UK O2 offering?

SilverHelmut said:
That's awesome!
Now... please excuse my ignorance, I'm such a 'casual' user, it's almost pathetic how unadventurous I am and how intimidated by 'warranty status' I am...
But...
Could you possibly explain to me whether there is any inherent disadvantage in me using this method over, say, simply having a stock unrooted Lollipop?
Does it create any inherent instability or issues that I should be aware of?
And do you by any chance know of a better stock unbranded Lollipop ROM which will work better or with greater stability than the current UK O2 offering?
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None that I'm aware of..
EDIT:I mentioned in my previous replies that, the bootloader will not be upgraded to the one that comes with Lollipop if you upgrade to Lollipop with this method..
The difference is that in unbranded roms, bloatware is less than those found in a carrier rom..
On the contrary, a carrier can choose not to include some feature or pre loaded app from the manufacturer.. For eg-in the US, a carrier removed Microsoft Apps from it's version of S6 rom (you can say that the carrier removed some bloatware this time).. :laugh:

Oh, I forgot to add... does it work with other 'KK' firmwares as the 'starting place'? Are there newer KK's that this method will also accommodate as the baseline to root and then install Lollipop and keep root and 0x0?

[RECOVERY][TWRP]Samsung Tab E - sm-t560/sm-t561/sm-t560nu/sm-t377p - Update 13/4/2016

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the TAB E, both Qualcom and Spreadtrum models
Update: TWRP now version 3.0.2-1
https://twrp.me/site/update/2016/02/05/twrp-3.0.0-0-released.html
https://twrp.me/site/update/2016/04/05/twrp-3.0.2-0-released.html
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:
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
Qualcomm models SM-T377P/SM-T377R4 / SM-T560NU:
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t377p/sm-377r4
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t560nu
Spreadtrum models SM-T560 / SM-T561(Y/M):
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560
twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t561
twrp_3.0.2-1_sm-t560
To Root:
Flash the latest Supersu version below with TWRP:
DO NOT LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE IF IT ASKS. USE ONLY THE FILE BELOW:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1 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.
STOCK TWRP IMAGE FOR SM-T377P
This is a link to the stock system, boot, modem image for the T377P in case anyone needs it. Needs to be restored with twrp.
Thanks to @shawn1976 for providing this.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/skuwsbzm2zigd83/sm-T377PVPU1AOJ5-boot-system-modem-only.zip?dl=0
Credits: Teamwin and my testers - Phrozen99 and nates730 wizzhard and Siarl
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.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
.

NOTE ON ROOTING WITH TWRP:
If you have kingroot installed remove this before rooting with SuperSU above or you will have issues.
Kingroot attempts to block Supersu so must be removed first by using the uninstaller in the Kingroot superuser app.

Absolutely NO feedback
Out of literally hundreds of people that have downloaded and benefitted from the files I've posted NOT ONE person has left ANY feedback whatsoever and only 5 have hit the thanks button and 2 very generous people have offered donations to whom I am very thankful.
As developers we need encouragement and ALL we ask is a quick click on the thanks button and a little feedback.
It's not too much to ask is it for hours of work on a device we don't even own?
XDA is a 2 way community, it's GIVE and TAKE not just TAKE.
Due to this I have decided I am not going to update the builds to the new TWRP v3.0.0-0.
Thank you.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
.

ashyx said:
Out of literally hundreds of people that have downloaded and benefitted from the files I've posted NOT ONE person has left ANY feedback whatsoever and only 5 have hit the thanks button and 2 very generous people have offered donations to whom I am very thankful.
As developers we need encouragement and ALL we ask is a quick click on the thanks button and a little feedback.
It's not too much to ask is it for hours of work on a device we don't even own?
XDA is a 2 way community, it's GIVE and TAKE not just TAKE.
Due to this I have decided I am not going to update the builds to the new TWRP v3.0.0-0.
Thank you.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
.
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Come on people. It is not asking to much to thank someone for giving us what we need to make our tablets much better. Over in the T-Mobile S6 thread we have the same issues. These devs do this for us in their spare time for free, so showing a little appreciation is not asking a lot.

Hi, sorry for the late reaction. I succesfully installed your custom recovery but than i had trouble with SD card, it wouldn't get locked in the slot so i couldn't try the backup and restore funtions.
Now SD problem is fixed but when i boot into recovery i get stock, TWRP is gone so first chance i get i'll try to flash it again (don't have a PC available right now).
It would be a shame if you would stop working on our device, you gave us a very important tool for witch i would like to thank you.

You don't need a pc. Extract the recovery.img from the .tar file and then flash with flashify.

ashyx said:
You don't need a pc. Extract the recovery.img from the .tar file and then flash with flashify.
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I've not rooted yet and i'd like to have a backup before i do, so i guess i'll just wait a bit and flash with Odin.

I want to thank @ashyx for getting Root &TWRP for the Tab E. I bought my SM-T560NU one week ago today. The first thing I did when I got home was to search for Root & Recovery and I found this thread. Everything flashed fine for me. Without devs like @ashyx on XDA we would be stuck with ordinary Tablets & Phones. So make sure to hit the thanks button and post feedback to let them know if things are working or not. It's not that hard to do.

bigtom624 said:
I want to thank @ashyx for getting Root &TWRP for the Tab E. I bought my SM-T560NU one week ago today. The first thing I did when I got home was to search for Root & Recovery and I found this thread. Everything flashed fine for me. Without devs like @ashyx on XDA we would be stuck with ordinary Tablets & Phones. So make sure to hit the thanks button and post feedback to let them know if things are working or not. It's not that hard to do.
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+1, I haven't tried it yet on my wife's SM-T560NU 'coz my wife always have the tablet with her. She wouldn't even let me get close to it since I screwed up her phone. I will report ASAP when I get a chance to steal the tablet and root it (hopefully successful).
Thanks to @ashyx in advance and to guys reporting back on their experience. Please keep the thread alive.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Botsok said:
+1, I haven't tried it yet on my wife's SM-T560NU 'coz my wife always have the tablet with her. She wouldn't even let me get close to it since I screwed up her phone. I will report ASAP when I get a chance to steal the tablet and root it (hopefully successful).
Thanks to @ashyx in advance and to guys reporting back on their experience. Please keep the thread alive.
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If you follow the steps in the OP you should not have any problems. Good luck.

It s work! Thanks man !
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Smt560nu rom
Was anyone able to find the stock ROM for SM-T560NU on SAMMOBILE?
** EDIT ** I've tried two different computers, reinstalling samsung drivers and different ports. Can't seem to get past the setup connection step in ODIN. Does anyone have any suggestions?
** EDIT 2** Got it working! Thanks ashyx!

Mount Problem
When i tried to install a rom, it says 'Could not mount...blabla'. So I did go to the mount-tab and checked it for the second time and it still fails. Help me please

Hello! I have just finished reading through this thread and wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and dedication ashyx and the testers! I am about to purchase this tablet and wanted to know if model number SM-T560NZKUXAR is compatible with the files you created?
**edit** I just purchased the tablet and it is a SM-T560NU when I get home from work I will test this out and leave feed back

ROM-mer said:
When i tried to install a rom, it says 'Could not mount...blabla'. So I did go to the mount-tab and checked it for the second time and it still fails. Help me please
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Are you attempting to flash the stock rom with twrp? As far as Im aware there is no custom rom for this device?

I apologize for the stupid question here, but if I am just wanting to do root do i have to flash twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu.tar first? Or can I just flash the root file

blaineg85 said:
I apologize for the stupid question here, but if I am just wanting to do root do i have to flash twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu.tar first? Or can I just flash the root file
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If you're talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3300291
Then you don't need to install twrp.
However installing custom recovery and making a backup is one of the best mods you can do to your device.

blaineg85 said:
I apologize for the stupid question here, but if I am just wanting to do root do i have to flash twrp_2.8.7.0_sm-t560nu.tar first? Or can I just flash the root file
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When I got my Sm-t560nu last week the first thing I did was flash the TWRP 2.8.7.0 tar in ODIN, then I flashed the chainfire su file in ODIN to root it and everything went fine for me. After that I made a backup just like @ashyx suggested.

Ok thank you so much for all your help!! I did the root part successfully which is what I wanted. I don't understand the purpose of doing the twrp

Please help, Samsung A11 - TRWP problem

Hi everyone,
Recently I purchased and Samsung A11. I wanted to root it and unlocked the bootloader first. Than I used Odin to install TRWP recovery. Odin showed "PASS" and I was supposed to press certain buttons which didn't work. Phone kept coming back to "Download Mode" although I pressed those buttons. So I was stuck. The only option was to cancel the download mode, so I pressed volume down + power button for more than 7 seconds. That was the end Now the phone turns on until I see the Samsung logo, there's a small vibration but it can't go forward. It resets back and now stuck in a loop. None of the buttons work including Volume Down+Power combination. Don't know what I am supposed to do now. Can anybody help?
Thanks...

1. Add Samsung A11 to this thread's title thus mainly owners of such a phone get addressed
2. My recommendation: Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.

jwoegerbauer said:
Re-flash STOCK ROM to get rid off of all mods you applied.
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Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...

gokund said:
Thanks but how can I do that? Phone doesn't turn on, so PC cannot recognise...
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As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.

jwoegerbauer said:
As I can see you are proud owner of a softbricked phone.
Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it.
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Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?

gokund said:
Yeah, veeeery proud
I plan to let it die on battery and will try to see if I can turn on "Download Mode" after recharging. Do you think it may work?
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it wouldn't ... usually the cause of bootloop is certain corrupted partition and as long as that partition is corrupted it would keep bootlooping.
if you doesn't know what your doing your best bet is Take it to authorized service center and let them fix it. like what @jwoubeir said

I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck

sammiev said:
I don't have the A11 model but have used this on other A models that were in the same loop.
Press the volume up and down at the sametime and plug in the usb cable.
This has to be done within a second or two after it vibrates and before it reboots and will likely take a few tries. Good Luck
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great tip work on ADB too anyway OP is provably using sp flashtool since his phone is samsung so this method would be rather tricky

Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told and I tried flashing another TRWP file thinking that might have caused the problem but nothing has changed. Same loop again ! So I flashed the original ROM back using Odin and it's back live again Thanks for the help guys. But to be honest, I am still curious. What might be the problem in not getting TRWP flashing going right?

gokund said:
Yayy, I managed to get into the "Download mode" doing exactly how @sammiev told
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Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?

sammiev said:
Used that method of a few peoples Samsung phones. Worked for me every time. It's just to get the timing right.
Sure you have the correct TWRP?
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I tried again from scratch with a new TRWP file and the result is the same. Odin shows "PASS" but the "Download Mode" screen gives the error as in the photo:
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My phone model is A115F and I downloaded the TRWP file from this link:
Downloads for : Samsung Galaxy A11 | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
The version I used is "twrp-3.5.0_10-3_afaneh92-a11q.tar"
I also tried rooting with Magisk without the need of TRWP installation. That was also unsuccesfull. Odin was PASS but I got bootloader screen saying Secure Check Fail : vbmeta
Here's the screenshot of Magisk fail in "Download Mode"
Can't figure out what's wrong ...

Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.

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sammiev said:
Have you flashed the latest stock rom to this device?
Was there other TWRP files for this model?
Is other people having trouble with this model?
I never worked on A11 Samsung yet
I would hate to give you bad info and have you brick your phone.
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Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?

gokund said:
Following your advice, I managed to get into the Download Mode and I flashed the original rom. So phone is up and running now but not rooted. So I've been trying to root again first with Magisk to bypass the need of TRWP installation and with others which need TRWP installation first. There seems to be something blocking the flashing of anything other than the original rom !! On the link I shared above, there are other (older version) TRWP files. Shall I try them?
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Usually the latest TWRP with the latest firmware.

Check my profile, your KG stated is ****ed. There is nothing you can do about it, there is abosulutly no way to fix this without unsoldering the eMMC and resetting it entirely. Some people on 4PDA had the same problem and found no fix. I was hopping to develop a custom rom but I cant as my kg state is prenormal. This mexican dude on youtube fixes devices with KG and FRP issues, but yeah this aint something that you can do at home. At least I learned not to buy any samsung devices in the future https://www.youtube.com/c/TeamOcmineMMCBootRepair
edit: nvm your oem is unlocked, you can just flash the vbmeta reset script via odia and everything should flash fine.