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How to root beta-testing Android M firmware on Galaxy S6(SM-G920F)

This will only work on SM-G920F!
Don't risk bricking your device if you're not on SM-G920F.
/* Disclaimer */
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this kernel
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard. A lot.
/* Downloads */
1. You need to use ODIN 3.10.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
2. Download newsboot.tar, oldsboot.tar from http://arter97.com/browse/S6/M/root
3. Download PhilZ Touch recovery(tar format) from http://arter97.com/browse/exynos7420/recovery/11.0/g920fi
/* Steps */
1. Do whatever steps necessary to upgrade your G920F to beta-testing Android M firmware.
SamMobile has a nice guide how to do this : http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/23/how-to-install-android-6-0-beta-on-galaxy-s6-or-galaxy-s6-edge
I do not recommend users to use dumps online to upgrade to this beta-testing firmware. Follow official method.
2. Download [BETA]SuperSU 2.66 zip file on to your phone. - This new 2.66 version fixes deep-sleep!
http://download.chainfire.eu/896/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip
3. Download ODIN and the necessary tar files on to your computer.
4. Put your device into your download mode(ODIN mode).
4.1. Make sure "Auto-reboot" is unchecked from ODIN's options menu.
5. Install oldsboot.tar
6. Hold down <Volume down> + <Power button> + <Home button> for 5+ seconds and re-enter download mode.
6.1. Make sure "Auto-reboot" is unchecked from ODIN's options menu.
7. Install PhilZ Touch recovery(tar format).
8. Hold down <Volume down> + <Power button> for few seconds until the screen goes black.
9. Hold down <Volume up> + <Power button> + <Home button> right after the screen goes black. Hold it until PhilZ Touch recovery pops up.
10. Install the downloaded [BETA]SuperSU 2.64 zip file.
11. After installation is finished, select "Reboot system".
12. Do not select "Yes - root" option, if PhilZ Touch recovery asks you to root your device.
13. Right after the screen goes black, hold down <Volume down> + <Power button> + <Home button> for 5+ seconds and re-enter download mode.
13.1. Make sure "Auto-reboot" is checked from ODIN's options menu.
14. Install newsboot.tar
15. During the first boot-up after installing SuperSU, your device will reboot once.
16. Done!
/* Explanations */
The oldsboot.tar includes sboot.bin(bootloader) from older Android L firmware, which allows us to use custom recovery that uses Android L kernel.
After we boot on the custom recovery, we can root.
But since the newer Android M kernel is not compatible with older sboot.bin, we have to re-install the newer sboot.bin. The newsboot.tar serves that purpose.
If you need stock recovery for some reason, use recovery.tar from http://arter97.com/browse/S6/M/root
You will not be able to get future Android M firmware updates after you follow this guide. You must re-install stock firmware to do that.
You have to repeat installing oldsboot.tar and newsboot.tar if you want to use custom recovery.
If you are stuck on the "Galaxy S6" boot logo, or reboots, try re-installing newsboot.tar.
Proof :
https://twitter.com/arter97_dev/status/679929286556401664

Won't this break OTA's? I do not recommend using this(or anything at all) for rooting unless you absolutely need root, this will probably lock you out of any future beta updates.

Thank you arter97. Would it be now posible to upload a clean backup of MM rom?

Just to know: will FlashFire work instead of this method?

Thanks boss!!

BRiANj64 said:
Won't this break OTA's? I do not recommend using this(or anything at all) for rooting unless you absolutely need root, this will probably lock you out of any future beta updates.
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Please read the post as I wrote already,
You will not be able to get future Android M firmware updates after you follow this guide. You must re-install stock firmware to do that.
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hugoglezp said:
Thank you arter97. Would it be now posible to upload a clean backup of MM rom?
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Meaningless since sboot is incompatible.

arter97 said:
Please read the post as I wrote already,
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Ah gotcha, didn't read careful enough to see that :angel:

which button?
Do I have to use the BL or AP button to flash the three files in odin?

@arter97, could you do the same for the SM-G925F and post it in our forum.

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Gabri98 said:
@arter97 my phone after installing twrp and make a dump , reboot in logo galaxy s6 i tried your solution of newsboot.bin but no success , can help me ?
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Twrp won't work Gabri u need philz as arter make it compatible with MM ok .
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

thereassaad said:
Twrp won't work Gabri u need philz as arter make it compatible with MM ok .
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk
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I not have root , i only flashed older boot and twrp then i'm in twrp and maked backup , then dump via pc , and now ? not boot reboot every with the new sboot.bin flashed.

Gabri98 said:
I not have root , i only flashed older boot and twrp then i'm in twrp and maked backup , then dump via pc , and now ? not boot reboot every with the new sboot.bin flashed.
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Ok go to download mode then install new recovery not twrp or philz ok stock one by arter & unchecked auto reboot then install new sboot & booted normally ok
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

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@arter97
I found this at build.prop ro.expect.recovery_id=0xb5bdb8ccd20ab91ff6d4cdcc24741b8af93aa622000000000000000000000000
What is this?
Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk

Work only s6 or s6 edge ??
i see "This will only work on SM-G920F!"
waiting for G925F

Can someone please upload the standard recovery? It seems after flashing philz recovery and supersu the phone refuses to go into deep sleep.

there is a download link for stock recovery in the op

Did someone successful rooted the S6 MM with this Guide?

[GUIDE] How to root you Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T715) on MM

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 (SM-T715) ROOTING METHOD
Hi guys, i'm here to show to everyone interested in, how to achieve root for a Galaxy Tab S2 with SM-T715 model ONLY.
First of all i should tell you some things before we begin. This rooting method is known as "Systemless root" wich means that you will be able to get root, but if you factory reset your device you will lost it and you'll have too make the whole process again if you want to root again. Unfortunately at the moment is the only working root method i've found and testes (thanks to Chainfire). Another important thing is that this root method has been only tested with SM-T715 model (LTE+Wifi version), it should work for other variants too, but i've not tested. Feel free to try.
* One last thing. The method that i'm going to show here is intended for information purpose only. If you want to try it then YOU are the only one responsable for your actions, because you are choosing to do, it not me. . *
So, let's begin. Here's what is needed:
- A backup of your ROM (just in case something goes wrong)
- Our Galaxy Tab S2 (obviously)
- PC
- Smart Switch (to install drivers)
- Odin
- A working brain (seriously)
1. First of all, install Smart Switch in your pc (if you have already installed it, skip this and go to the next step) then follow the installer instruction. It's just that easier. During the installation you will be prompt to plug in your Galaxy Tab S2 to install drivers (USB debugging must be ON). When finished, you'll have installed all the needed drivers and so you're ready to go to the next step. You can download Smart Switch by following this link for Windows :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin
or this link for MAC :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchmac
* As suggested by Ashyx, for those wich doesn't want to use SmartSwitch, you can download the Samsung USB drivers directly from here :
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117#none
2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything. To do so, first open Odin as administrator and uncheck "auto reboot" option, then load the TWRP recovery tar file into AP (for newer Odin versions) or PDA (for older Odin versions). At this point you have to shut down your Galaxy Tab S2 and then put it into recovery mode by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN. When in Download mode, just plug in your usb cable and press VOL UP, (you can read it on your device display) Odin should recognize your device. If you can see a yellow or cyano "COM" port, then you're ready to press Start, otherwise repeat the step 2. You can download Odin by following this link :
http://ul.to/qg65aywo
or this link :
http://turbobit.net/ftzryv5mtc39.html
You can download the TWRP recovery (Thanks to Ashyx, all credits to him) by following this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
*BE CAREFUL, WHEN ODIN FINISHES THE FLASHING PROCESS, YOU'LL HAVE TO MANUALLY REBOOT INTO RECOVERY BY PRESSING POWER + HOME + VOL UP AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. IF YOU DON'T DO THIS, THE CUSTOM RECOVERY WILL BE REPLACED BY THE STOCK ONE AT THE NEXT REBOOT*
3. Now that you've rebooted into TWRP, reboot your device and if you'll be prompt to install Supersu because you're not rooted click "NO", we'll have to do it manually. Place the SuperSu zip file into your Galaxy Tab S2 storage (internal or external doesn't matter) then reboot again into recovery. At this time choose the "Install" button and after you've located it and then flash it. Reboot system and you're done. You can download SuperSu ( Thanks to Chainfire, all credits to him) by following this link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Now you're rooted
If i helped, just hit the "THANKS" button, i'll really apprecciate it!

OK 3 things here.
1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.
Thanks.

ashyx said:
OK 3 things here.
1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.
Thanks.
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Hi, sorry for the link, i will change it after this comment. As concerns for Usb drivers, i've installed it using smartswitch and after that i've uninstalled the program, so didn't know that could cause problem with Odin. In the last, i've linked to an "old" TWRP version because it was the latest version for SM-T715 when i made this thread. Even if the TWRP for SM-T710 or 815 works fine with this model, i preferred to link to a specify version. Hope you understand. Thank you

Hi,
What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?
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Giuskiller said:
2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything.
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Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk.

ianmacd said:
Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk.
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Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me

Giuskiller said:
Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me
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I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.
My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.
TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.

ianmacd said:
I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.
My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.
TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.
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Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started

Giuskiller said:
Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started
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Thanks for confirming. And thanks for putting together this guide.

gio90b said:
Hi,
What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?
Inviato dal mio SM-T715 utilizzando Tapatalk
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+1
~ Does this method trip Knox / burns the eFuse-Chip?

How to root SMJ500FN?

Hi guys, I'm asking here because I'm really confused about the large number of versions of this phone. I'm looking for a simple method to root my SMJ500FN. I see lot of variants so i can't know if the process of a 'x' version is equal to mine. Tia

Jacopo97 said:
Hi guys, I'm asking here because I'm really confused about the large number of versions of this phone. I'm looking for a simple method to root my SMJ500FN. I see lot of variants so i can't know if the process of a 'x' version is equal to mine. Tia
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This is quite common question and already answered before... I've wrote the guide below, took me some time since I've done it on phone :S
Anyway, next time please search before asking a question as there may be already an answer.
There is also a thread with Q&A, basic informations and ROMs / kernels list.
Click below to see the guide.
TWRP for 5.1.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/recovery-samsung-galaxy-j5-t3468844 .
TWRP for 6.0.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/recovery-samsung-galaxy-j500f-t3416960 .
If you already have TWRP installed, then check step 3) and then skip to step9).
1) Download Odin. I'm using v3.09.
2) Download the right TWRP according to your android version and J5 model.
3) Download one of these:
- SuperSU
- phh's SuperUser which is Open Source.
- Magisk Systemless Root which is Open Source too.
4) Go to Settings > About phone and tap 7 times the build number to unlock Developer Options.
5) Go to Settings > Developer Options and enabled OEM unlock option (something like that).
6) Boot the phone in download mode, by holding Power + Home + Volume down buttons same time and choose continue or something like that.
7) Open Odin and connect your phone to PC. Make sure that the USB drivers is installed on your PC. Usually this is done automatically by Windows when you connect your phone to PC.
8) Now in Odin you should see a number at ID:COM or similar. Press "AP" button and choose the TWRP file you've downloaded and start to flash.
If you're flashing TWRP 6.0.1, then untick the auto reboot option in Odin before starting to flash. Once the flashing process is done, unplug your phone from PC, take out the battery and boot in TWRP by holding Power + Home + Volume UP buttons same time.
9) Boot in TWRP by holding Power + Home + Volume UP buttons same time.
10) Flash the root file you've downloaded at step 3) (SuperSU / phh SuperUser / Magisk).
11) Reboot and profit.
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Cheers.

Not working
#Henkate said:
This is quite common question and already answered before... I've wrote the guide below, took me some time since I've done it on phone :S
Anyway, next time please search before asking a question as there may be already an answer.
There is also a thread with Q&A, basic informations and ROMs / kernels list.
Click below to see the guide.
Cheers.
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I followed this guide exactly but its not working for me.also tryied CF AUTOROOT METHOD but that also not worked as i got RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID error
My phone model is J500f
OS 6.1 marshmallow

amarpal120 said:
I followed this guide exactly but its not working for me.also tryied CF AUTOROOT METHOD but that also not worked as i got RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID error
My phone model is J500f
OS 6.1 marshmallow
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So you flashed TWRP 6.0.1 right?
You did this?
If you're flashing TWRP 6.0.1, then untick the auto reboot option in Odin before starting to flash. Once the flashing process is done, unplug your phone from PC, take out the battery and boot in TWRP by holding Power + Home + Volume UP buttons same time.
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I never had problems with the rooting process.

#Henkate said:
So you flashed TWRP 6.0.1 right?
You did this?
I never had problems with the rooting process.
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this also not worked
when i try to boot straight into recovery after inserting battery again i get "recovery is not seandroid" error

help required rooting note 4

this is my second time to try rooting my phone after i failed and gave up a year ago.
i have got itchy fingers for a new phone but nothing is grabbing me, so i'd like to try and root this and use it for longer.
i have tried various methods with no luck.
my phone is a note 4, bought from the three network in ireland in may 2015 and is unlocked by three.
model number - SM-N910F
android version - 6.0.1
security patch level - 1 march 2017
baseband version - N910FXXS1DQA2
kernel version - 3.10.40-9117724 [email protected] #1
build number - MMB29M.N910FXXS1DQC6
i apologise if i am missing a thread with my answer....and will be very grateful for any help.

I hope this helps:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/root-note-4-sm-n910c-t2977948

thanks.
following this - http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-note-4-android-6-0-1-marshmallow/
stuck on...after flashing TWRP recovery using ODIN, and rebooting using vol up, power and home...it just boots into the old recovery every time

got it. sorted now

dougm1970 said:
thanks.
following this - http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-twrp-root-samsung-galaxy-note-4-android-6-0-1-marshmallow/
stuck on...after flashing TWRP recovery using ODIN, and rebooting using vol up, power and home...it just boots into the old recovery every time
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When you flash twrp. Untick auto reboot. Let it flash, till it is complete. Unplug. Pull battery. Put back in. Then immediately reboot into recovery by holding pwr+vol up+home
Plus use the new Twrp
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4qualcomm.html

Where are the non add files to download!!
I can't seem to access the correct root, unlocker, and recovery file needed to root my Samsung
aaron74 said:
When you flash twrp. Untick auto reboot. Let it flash, till it is complete. Unplug. Pull battery. Put back in. Then immediately reboot into recovery by holding pwr+vol up+home
Plus use the new Twrp
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4qualcomm.html
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Kaybabe4 said:
I can't seem to access the correct root, unlocker, and recovery file needed to root my Samsung
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I don't understand "non add files"
How to root:
Download Odin here!
Download TWRP here for Note4 model trlte!
Download SuperSU zip files here!
Use Pc to install Odin and use Odin to install TWRP.
Then copy Supersu to phones SD card. And use TWRP to install it.
All done!
Use Google or search XDA. There are multiple links that show how to use with more detail.

Restoring Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 and Adding TWRP with Root

This is my post basically backing up files for the Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 "p4noterf" so we don't lose them later.
Restore factory fimeware
If you have crashed out your Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 and need to restore it try the following
1. First make sure you can enter download mode: Power + Vol. Down and then Vol. Up to continue (Google if unclear)
2. Download the latest factory firmware (N8013UEUCOI1_N8013XARCOI1_XAR) here:
https://mega.nz/#F!UdFwWLyL!006TWe3MPyK-9yeAJlH7AQ
3. We need it unzipped so unzip it.
4. Download Odin such as Odin 3.13.1 here: https://mega.nz/#!wZ9H1ArK!TLiWdY9YUKNzVpnVXuqzJz4rtA86XysGlmFfdWl5LvE
5. Unzip Odin and click it to start it up. It's the file named Odin3 v3.13.1 (or Odin3 v3.13.1.exe)
6. With your tablet in download mode plug it into your computer, it should show up in Odin
(If it won't connect to PC try another USB port or install the drivers: https://mega.nz/#!lFMVDbSC!j_sMAjcXneHSPkqgOysc382dqVzNB82QP5T_Huet8YA )
7. Load the unzipped firmware into the AP slot and press start
Install CWM Recovery and Root:
Follow the second root method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
---> which leads to here: http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/
Backup of files from this method: https://mega.nz/#F!5c8lHSLR!540QzdGl4z1kknFNYlmNDg
Install TWRP
1. Through Google Play store Install TWRP app and either select your device, download files and flash firmware in the app or continue at step 2 after installing.
2. You can direct download latest versoin to your sdcard (Download folder will do): https://dl.twrp.me/n801x/
Backup of latest at the time of this writing was ===> https://mega.nz/#F!EYlXCQhB!fTx37McGKNCWXkumldtHLA
3. Inside the TWRP app select the file you downloaded
4. Flash firmware
You can now use TWRP to install a custom rom if you wish, I used CM 13.1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/development/rom-lollipop-t3269375
Note:
I had to use this gapps to get my keyboard to work during setup!!!
https://mega.nz/#!Id1VXK7T!3VfvcdmyDzofaAmEBlhpgArxBmtJVW43wq55bEMEPgw
1. On the WiFi screen in the bottom corner there's a little keyboard symbol, touch it to open option.
2. Move slider to On position

Thanks, was looking for just this thing

Yas

Thank you for this! Made sure to save those files while I still can. Was able to restore, root and install Lineage OS 14.1 on this old Note 10.1 I inherited. Truly amazing to jump from Jellybean straight to Nougat when Samsung couldn't have cared less to update this tablet.

Cm 14.1 sidesync 4.7 on samsung gt-n8013 not working
Does anyone have any luck getting the Sidesync to work with Wifi Direct from the Samsung Note 10.1 Gt-N8013 Android 7.1 to the Android 8.1 Samsung S8 Phone. Trying to Get the Mirror Feature to Remote Control the Phone on the Tablet Screen
Can install sidesync and click to run .. app screen opens but than crashes with error message about not being able to mirror. Seems something not communicating with Wifi or hardware on tablet incompadability..??
Firmware V1.0

Your post has nothing to do with this topic .
see your identical post moved to Q&A

When I download the firmware using Odin, where does it get saved? I can't find the file with TWRP when I am ready to flash the firmware.

Odin does not download firmware.
You download firmware .
Odin is an installer for stock firmware tar files .
TWRP installs custom rom zips .

BrettApple said:
Thank you for this! Made sure to save those files while I still can. Was able to restore, root and install Lineage OS 14.1 on this old Note 10.1 I inherited. Truly amazing to jump from Jellybean straight to Nougat when Samsung couldn't have cared less to update this tablet.
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Not sure if you'll see this but how did this go? I have the n8013 (2013) model and would really like to update it past Jelly Bean. My biggest concern is the S Pen and S Notes still working as well as they do now. Is yours still up and running? Thanks!

SPen etc dont really work on non Samsung firmware .
Suggest a search for alternative spen on play store etc .

Install CWM Recovery and Root:
Follow the second root method here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
---> which leads to here: http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/
Backup of files from this method: https://mega.nz/#F!5c8lHSLR!540QzdGl4z1kknFNYlmNDg
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I'm trying to fix a bricked Note 10.1 (stuck on a bootloop and can't even access Recovery Mode, TeamWin logo appears and then tablet resets) but everything you linked there is already gone.

marianito10 said:
I'm trying to fix a bricked Note 10.1 (stuck on a bootloop and can't even access Recovery Mode, TeamWin logo appears and then tablet resets) but everything you linked there is already gone.
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I managed to solve same problem by flashing TWRP recovery using heimdall
How to flash recovery using Linux and Heimdall? (SOLVED)
Hi. Decided to try to give some new life to this old thing. But when I install the TWRP thing and shut it down it immediately boots up and overwrites the TWRT. I know the instructions says to let go of the buttons "very fast", but I've been...
forum.xda-developers.com

michael.pihlblad said:
I managed to solve same problem by flashing TWRP recovery using heimdall
How to flash recovery using Linux and Heimdall? (SOLVED)
Hi. Decided to try to give some new life to this old thing. But when I install the TWRP thing and shut it down it immediately boots up and overwrites the TWRT. I know the instructions says to let go of the buttons "very fast", but I've been...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Ok, I extracted the PIT file from my tablet with Heimdall (like it was suggested in the readme), then I flashed TWRP Recovery and same result... Bootloop, and when trying to access Recovery Mode the TeamWin logo shows up for a second and the tablet reboots. Also tried flashing a stock rom, PhilZ Touch recovery, and still both Odin and Heimdall always say it was "succesful" but the result is always the same, nothing changes.
It's just weird to me how the TeamWin logo still shows up even after I flash the stock rom. I read somewhere that the oldest stock rom for my device might work, but I can't find a link anywhere for it except here, where it's Premium Only...