[Recovery] Official TWRP for the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) with S-Pen (gtanotexl) - Samsung Galaxy Tab A series ROMs, Kernels, Recover

Team Win Recovery Project 3.0.2-0
This is for the SM-P580 (gtanotexlwifi) and SM-P585, SM-P585N0, SM-P585M, SM-P585Y (gtanotexllte) Exynos models only! Do not flash on other models!
WARNING #1: Flashing a custom recovery to your device will trip the Knox warranty bit on your phone. Check with your mobile provider to see if they will still cover warranty on Knox bit triggered devices. If you understand this risk, continue on.
You generally don't have to worry, as it's incredibly hard to brick a Samsung device, and physical damage warranties should be exempt from Knox triggering.
WARNING #2: The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) stock boot image has dm-verity, which prevents you from booting if you swipe to enable system modifications!
SOLUTION: Follow the full rooting steps below, in order, to allow system modifications without the risk of a boot loop!
WHAT IS TWRP?
Oh come on, you know what it is - don't try to fool me!
In case you're serious, though...
Team Win Recovery Project is a custom recovery for Android devices.
It allows you to back up and restore your data, flash custom ROMs to your device, repair broken file systems, and root your device.
DOWNLOAD
You can find the device page here:
WiFi version: http://teamw.in/devices/samsunggalaxytaba101wifi2016spen.html
LTE version: http://teamw.in/devices/samsunggalaxytaba101lte2016spen.html
There is a download link there, as well as instructions on how to flash it.
I highly recommend using Odin 3.12.3+ to flash when possible.
You can find a zip containing Odin as well as a link to Samsung's Mobile drivers page here:
https://build.nethunter.com.com/samsung-tools/
FULL STEPS FOR OBTAINING ROOT
Follow these instructions until someone nice comes along and makes a video from them (without ads):
In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now go to Settings -> Developer options. (above About device)
You need to enable OEM unlock, otherwise you might end up with boot problems or be unable to flash later on.
Do not ever turn off Developer Options or OEM unlock. Doing so will cause your device to refuse to boot and require a full factory restore.
Extract Odin_3.12.3.zip to your computer.
Install Samsung Mobile Phone Drivers for Odin to find your device.
Download a .tar image of TWRP for gtanotexlwifi (WiFi) or gtanotexllte (LTE).
Reboot your device into Download mode. To do this, select reboot from the power menu and hold the [Volume Down] + [Home] + [Power] buttons while your device reboots.
Once you reach the Download mode warning screen, press [Volume Up] to continue.
Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot and disable Auto-Reboot, then press [Start].
Hold [Volume Down] + [Home] + [Power] to get out of Download mode and immediately swap to [Volume Up] when the screen blanks.
If you don't see then TWRP boot splash try again from step 6.
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow step 10 you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to be rooted with SuperSU:
Download the latest SuperSU by Chainfire.
Without exiting TWRP, transfer the SuperSU zip to your device over MTP* and flash it using [Install] in TWRP.
--- or (not both) ---
If you only want a bootable system partition or writable data in TWRP:
Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip.
Without exiting TWRP, transfer the no-verity-opt-encrypt zip to your device over MTP* and flash it using [Install] in TWRP.
Go to [Reboot] -> [System].
Wait 2-5 minutes for your device to finish setting itself up.
* MTP, known as Media Transfer Protocol, is the same way you transfer files from your PC to your device when booted into system.
CHANGES
v3.0.2.0 - Official release on twrp.me
FEATURES
MTP support
USB Mass Storage support
Micro SDcard and USB OTG storage support
f2fs file system support (read, write, format, backup & restore)
exFAT file system support (read, write, format, backup & restore)
NTFS file system support (read, write, format)
ADB root
Full SELinux support
Built in android 6.0 tree
KNOWN ISSUES
Samsung encryption is not supported yet in TWRP 3.0 (see: https://gerrit.omnirom.org/#/c/17308/)
CONTACT & SUPPORT
You can find us on IRC at #twrp on chat.freenode.net.
You can also post in this thread and I will attempt to answer any questions you may have.
SOURCE CODE
TWRP: https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery (android-6.0)
Device tree (WiFi): https://github.com/TeamWin/android_device_samsung_gtanotexlwifi (android-6.0)
Device tree (LTE): https://github.com/TeamWin/android_device_samsung_gtanotexllte (android-6.0)
Kernel: https://github.com/jcadduono/android_kernel_samsung_universal7870 (twrp-6.0)
CONTRIBUTIONS
Gerrit for TWRP: http://gerrit.omnirom.org/
Gerrit for officially supported devices: http://gerrit.twrp.me/

---

It's possible to use this metod with T585 ?

---

Working very well on my tab A 10.1 P585Y.. bug.. cant read internal storage but it can use sd card..
I already root my tab a 10.1 p585y using this twrp.. thanks for making this recovery for our p585y.. now we need custom rom such as resurrection remix..

---

Worked well
Followed the instructions carefully and I'm now rooted! The swipe bar in TWRP seemed to have a little problem. When I first swiped it didn't stick and floated back over to the left side. I tried with my finger several times and then with the spen. It finally registered. It did the same swiping to install SuperSU. Not sure if it just was slow in registering the swipe or something with my system. I was a little nervous when I rebooted but all seems to be well. Thanks for the guide!

---

Is there a link to the firmware for the device (SM-P580)? Rooting it and installing TWRP all went well while following the directions, but using App2SD to fix some system apps caused a "Verification Failed" error. Stupid mistake... now I gotta reinstall the ROM, but I can't find it anywhere.

---

Anyone tried installing "adoptable storage fix" from Tab S2 forum (see link below)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3460521/post68658862

---

loraxnope said:
Is there a link to the firmware for the device (SM-P580)? Rooting it and installing TWRP all went well while following the directions, but using App2SD to fix some system apps caused a "Verification Failed" error. Stupid mistake... now I gotta reinstall the ROM, but I can't find it anywhere.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't found a good stock ROM yet (proper US version). No way I'm rooting my tablet before that.
My current tablet is untouched (in terms of custom recovery and ROMs). Is there a way of pulling out a stock ROM from it?

---

loraxnope said:
Is there a link to the firmware for the device (SM-P580)? Rooting it and installing TWRP all went well while following the directions, but using App2SD to fix some system apps caused a "Verification Failed" error. Stupid mistake... now I gotta reinstall the ROM, but I can't find it anywhere.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im using p585y version.. same here i didnt find any firmware on internet.. so my solution is using kies.. just install kies and recover it.. work for me.. right now sammobile also doesnt have the firmware yet..
Hope im helping.. press thanks if im help..
---------- Post added at 11:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:07 PM ----------
focus-pocus said:
Anyone tried installing "adoptable storage fix" from Tab S2 forum (see link below)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3460521/post68658862
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will try it bro.. right now im using s7 mod on p585y but doesnt show on settings>storage but it seem working background..

---

focus-pocus said:
Anyone tried installing "adoptable storage fix" from Tab S2 forum (see link below)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3460521/post68658862
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So sorry this mod doesnt work for our Tab A series, look like samsung has made weird app to read our storage capacity..

---

cliemonster said:
Followed the instructions carefully and I'm now rooted! The swipe bar in TWRP seemed to have a little problem. When I first swiped it didn't stick and floated back over to the left side. I tried with my finger several times and then with the spen. It finally registered. It did the same swiping to install SuperSU. Not sure if it just was slow in registering the swipe or something with my system. I was a little nervous when I rebooted but all seems to be well. Thanks for the guide!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is not your system - I had the same issue with the swipe bar. Like you, I tried several times and it finally accepted the swipe (even the pen had a few non-registering swipes).

---

Hi, can you plz update the links. Cuz idlekernel.com is currently not reachable nor the page of your source code for kernels :-/
And I remain highly unclear if I need a kernel for this dm-verity thing or not. I don't understand the issue reg. system boot partion. What is this? Android is already installed on the TabA - so what should I change there? Or is it for root apps?

---

If you want to root your tab and install TWRP you need the Kernal to turn off dm-verify and encryption. Do it in the exact order in the OP and don't let your tab try to boot rooted without turning off dm-verify.

---

BohArie said:
So sorry this mod doesnt work for our Tab A series, look like samsung has made weird app to read our storage capacity..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you'll find it does. Works on pretty much any Samsung device running Marshmallow.

---

BohArie said:
So sorry this mod doesnt work for our Tab A series, look like samsung has made weird app to read our storage capacity..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, that's what I expected. But this mod also replaces sm binary, so I suspect that this should enable converting to adoptable storage through adb shell (so-called S7 trick). Have you tried that?

---

focus-pocus said:
Yeah, that's what I expected. But this mod also replaces sm binary, so I suspect that this should enable converting to adoptable storage through adb shell (so-called S7 trick). Have you tried that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ive done that.. still not working.. by the way.. i already root my devices when i delete some apps, fb, skypes and any apps that need account force close.. why is that??

---

BohArie said:
ive done that.. still not working.. by the way.. i already root my devices when i delete some apps, fb, skypes and any apps that need account force close.. why is that??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Restore your stock boot image. Apply the patch. Format your SD card as portable storage, reboot.
Look out in status bar for an SD card notification.
If you don't see it go to settings>storage. Tap the SD card choose format then internal.

---

thanks.. working well but it say that i already use 91% of my storage.. now i just need to install app.. im using enable adoptable storage zip then i put command using adb..

---

BohArie said:
thanks.. working well but it say that i already use 91% of my storage.. now i just need to install app.. im using enable adoptable storage zip then i put command using adb..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Take that with a pinch of salt. Make sure you migrate your data to the sdcard.

---

focus-pocus said:
I haven't found a good stock ROM yet (proper US version). No way I'm rooting my tablet before that.
My current tablet is untouched (in terms of custom recovery and ROMs). Is there a way of pulling out a stock ROM from it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could you tell me what your baseband version / build number is? I might try flashing one of the other region's ROMs since there's a few from Hong Kong, Turkey, etc out on Updato

---

soft bricked device,
i soft bricked my device trying to do the TWRP recovery and it kept saying unable to mount data so i factory reset and it still didnt work so then i wiped a bunch of stuff and now it's soft bricked.
im going to download the Korean Firmware for this device, but is there anyway i can avoid that? any tips?