i got the s3 now but I want to flash my epic 4g touch using samsung galaxy player. Is it possible? I don't need the phone feature. I want a device that is just for media player. uses less space and less bloatware.
superm3 said:
i got the s3 now but I want to flash my epic 4g touch using samsung galaxy player. Is it possible? I don't need the phone feature. I want a device that is just for media player. uses less space and less bloatware.
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It will probably brick your device. Just disable the phone and messaging apps and then you have a galaxy player like device
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I happen to have the same device. You could simply disable Phone and MMS, or delete the apks from /system/app.
superm3 said:
i got the s3 now but I want to flash my epic 4g touch using samsung galaxy player. Is it possible? I don't need the phone feature. I want a device that is just for media player. uses less space and less bloatware.
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You could just get Titanium Backup and freeze the related backs. I think installing the rom would be better idea but it could be more dangerous. Maybe there's an app to disable the antenna?
UnsignedZero said:
You could just get Titanium Backup and freeze the related backs. I think installing the rom would be better idea but it could be more dangerous. Maybe there's an app to disable the antenna?
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I did tried installing the galaxy rom on my s2 but it freeze on the bootup screen. I also tried taking out some apk and installing it again but it would freeze on google wizard apps. That's what I want. I want to disable everything thats is for the phone and turn my s2 into a media player.
LuthicaBlue said:
I happen to have the same device. You could simply disable Phone and MMS, or delete the apks from /system/app.
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does your phone still boot up without error? I uninstall the phone and mms using titanium backup and it still gave me error every 2 seconds.
If the phone is not activated and there is no sim, all of those operations should be disabled. Freezing the dialer and mms should be irrelevant. But if it is a problem, try using the phone info app and disable your radio. Should stop any wake locks and signal searching, which is what is probably happening.
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superm3 said:
i got the s3 now but I want to flash my epic 4g touch using samsung galaxy player. Is it possible? I don't need the phone feature. I want a device that is just for media player. uses less space and less bloatware.
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It will hardbrick your device if you flash a rom not meant your device. Just disable the phone features, delele the apk files using root uninstall or titanium back up or simply just ignore it lol. I would just flash an epic 4g touch rom on it to be honest.
I finally was able to disable the radio on my phone and still keep my wifi on. My battery last longer and my kids can played with it knowing that they can't accidently dial 911. Thanks for the help!
Link
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25016-modany-phone-any-rom-wi-fi-only-mode-disable-cell-radio/
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The title says it all.....
I am NOT looking to flash a ROM yet. I want to stick with the stock rom / sense...
Now that I took all the bloatware off.....
What else could / should I do????
Maybe improve battery life?
Maybe tweak settings??
What are some cool things I can do to my cool Amaze...
What do you guys think????? I need ur opinions!!!
mznatnat said:
The title says it all.....
I am NOT looking to flash a ROM yet. I want to stick with the stock rom / sense...
Now that I took all the bloatware off.....
What else could / should I do????
Maybe improve battery life?
Maybe tweak settings??
What are some cool things I can do to my cool Amaze...
What do you guys think????? I need ur opinions!!!
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Lol most of what you ask comes with flashing custom roms and kernels. I guess you can start by exploring root only apps...?
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Try System Tuner (free on the market)
adjust clock speed when the phone is on standby. You will see a significance in battery. Or you can try a different battery app. Explore your options.
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highly recommend titanium backup on the market it's worth the price...you can get rid of bloatware with it too, and back up and and all programs and their data...
the person above is right, system tuner is a good program, but I don't know how it'll do with the stock kernel, if you downclock your phone you might start to see some lag...if you do decide to do that make sure you go to boot settings in system tuner and make sure set cpu on boot completion so everytime your phone restarts you don't have to reset the settings you put in system tuner..
honestly the best way to get a better battery life is don't install a lot of junk and you can also use the program juice defender...
install badass battery program and see what is sucking up the battery...
good luck
glacierguy said:
Lol most of what you ask comes with flashing custom roms and kernels. I guess you can start by exploring root only apps...?
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Thanks .... Ill try it out in about an hour or so.....
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seansk said:
highly recommend titanium backup on the market it's worth the price...you can get rid of bloatware with it too, and back up and and all programs and their data...
the person above is right, system tuner is a good program, but I don't know how it'll do with the stock kernel, if you downclock your phone you might start to see some lag...if you do decide to do that make sure you go to boot settings in system tuner and make sure set cpu on boot completion so everytime your phone restarts you don't have to reset the settings you put in system tuner..
honestly the best way to get a better battery life is don't install a lot of junk and you can also use the program juice defender...
install badass battery program and see what is sucking up the battery...
good luck
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I actually already have titanium backup .... Its a great app.... That's how I removed all my bloatware.....
And thanks ill follow your advice ..... I appreciate it...
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mznatnat said:
the title says it all.....
I am not looking to flash a rom yet. I want to stick with the stock rom / sense...
Now that i took all the bloatware off.....
What else could / should i do???? .................................................................
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status update:
Removed too much when i removed bloatware.... Bluetooth = gone... I effed up!
Should always freeze apps before removing permanently. Did you do a nandroid or titanium backup?
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aaldiar said:
Should always freeze apps before removing permanently. Did you do a nandroid or titanium backup?
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Nope.... I didn't do any of it because like an idiot... I thought I knew what I was doing..... FML!
Hello,
Similar situation here. Rooted my Droid Razr Maxx today to remove the Verizon bloatware. I only did this because they where insisting I update their apps and give them more permissions and I didn't use them either.
I'm not looking to use a custom rom or anything, just wanted to remove those apps. I did use the backup option on each app prior to deleting it.
The Beginners guide suggests I add CWM. Is this really needed for my situation or should I get this setup as well? I won't be loading any roms and plan to stick with the default one. I am fine with it just wanted the bloatware to be gone.
I would've flashed a recovery first. Just because you can make a backup and reflash it just incase something goes wrong. Like removing something you shouldn't have. To each his own. But if the RZR Maxx is anything like the older Moto devices you can use RSD Lite to go back to completely stock. So since this is the HTC Amaze Forum I don't know if that option is available for the RZR. You can navigate yourself to those forums and ask over there.
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hackShack said:
Hello,
Similar situation here. Rooted my Droid Razr Maxx today to remove the Verizon bloatware. I only did this because they where insisting I update their apps and give them more permissions and I didn't use them either.
I'm not looking to use a custom rom or anything, just wanted to remove those apps. I did use the backup option on each app prior to deleting it.
The Beginners guide suggests I add CWM. Is this really needed for my situation or should I get this setup as well? I won't be loading any roms and plan to stick with the default one. I am fine with it just wanted the bloatware to be gone.
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Did you remove your bloatware yet??? Or are you about to?
I used titanium backup to backup the apps before I deleted them.
I haven't used TB in a long time.. But I don't think you can restore system/apps after they are removed. Unless its different now.
Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
I have the option on the apps I removed to restore them from backup.
I have yesterday flashed ICS first time in my life, rooted it and installed titanium backup Pro (the first time too). Then I uninstalled more than forty precious pre-installed apps what definitely were placed there for my benefit and thriving...
So far everything’s running just perfect. I can’t imaging smartphone can perform better than what I hold and play in my hands. I am so happy again with my amaze.
However, I still have seven apps “frozen” in my TB. I do not understand what to do.
1. Google Backup Transport.
2. Google One Time Init.
3. Google Partner Setup.
4. Maps.
5. PC Synchronization.
6. Location Picker.
7. Network Location.
PLEASE someone who understand the meaning of the aforementioned ones advise me so I would better refrain from removing them too..
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jauhien said:
I have yesterday flashed ICS first time in my life, rooted it and installed titanium backup Pro (the first time too). Then I uninstalled more than forty precious pre-installed apps what definitely were placed there for my benefit and thriving...
So far everything’s running just perfect. I can’t imaging smartphone can perform better than what I hold and play in my hands. I am so happy again with my amaze.
However, I still have seven apps “frozen” in my TB. I do not understand what to do.
1. Google Backup Transport.
2. Google One Time Init.
3. Google Partner Setup.
4. Maps.
5. PC Synchronization.
6. Location Picker.
7. Network Location.
PLEASE someone who understand the meaning of the aforementioned ones advise me so I would better refrain from removing them too..
Thank You. Merci Beaucoup. Muchas Gracias. Danke.
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If you ask me, those apps that you have frozen are quite important to your phone. I have to go to work I am late so I'll try to respond in depth tomorrow when I get back.
It's an EVO 4G LTE, got it when it first came out, stock. No root or anything, never even tried with this phone. Recently it's been refusing to make phone calls. I click someones name to call, the phone freezes for a few seconds or nothing happens. I get the com.android.phone has crashed messaged a lot. Also happens to my messaging app, GO SMS Pro, which crashes pretty frequently as well. What do I do?
TheUnknowing said:
It's an EVO 4G LTE, got it when it first came out, stock. No root or anything, never even tried with this phone. Recently it's been refusing to make phone calls. I click someones name to call, the phone freezes for a few seconds or nothing happens. I get the com.android.phone has crashed messaged a lot. Also happens to my messaging app, GO SMS Pro, which crashes pretty frequently as well. What do I do?
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Sounds like a lack of free memory to me... Do you have a lot of apps installed? I've never had any use for Go apps because they use a ton of memory and cause lag.
Your best bet is to open the task manager app to see what apps are using the most memory and then uninstall them.
The other alternatives are to do a factory reset to wipe your phone, or better yet, root and install a custom Rom with better memory use (meanrom is my suggestion but there are plenty of options)
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rubyknight said:
Sounds like a lack of free memory to me... Do you have a lot of apps installed? I've never had any use for Go apps because they use a ton of memory and cause lag.
Your best bet is to open the task manager app to see what apps are using the most memory and then uninstall them.
The other alternatives are to do a factory reset to wipe your phone, or better yet, root and install a custom Rom with better memory use (meanrom is my suggestion but there are plenty of options)
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If that was the case, wouldn't I not experience these problems after immediately force closing everything? Because the problem persists and is pretty random of when it shows up and doesn't.
When u install apps u give them certain permissions....so when u stop the app it could start back up
Sent from a lens flare powered EVO LTE
You said your phone has been refusing to make phone calls.
Perhaps if you treated your phone better it might do what you ask of it.
If it refuses any more, hard reset it and show it whos boss.
If it clears up then you know right there you had a bad app or a memory issue..
I rooted a about a week ago and like 3 days later I got this message whenever I tried to use the Music app that's built in. Since I couldn't restore it or anything I decided to restore the phone to factory default and start all over again. Then I rooted once again and about 3 days later I started to have the same issue, same error. Now Im using google music, but I dont like it and I can't seem to find a way to restore it.
Im running VRUAME7 update, backed everything up with titanium, but when I try to restore the app it doesnt work, I deleted bloatware from the music, but was very careful about not deleting anything that could affect the Music app, so I'm not sure what's going on, and hope that I can find an answer here.
By the way who is the maker of the Music app, I couldn't find it anywhere, but I don't think that it is Samsung.
Anyways, thanks.
Are you using xposed?
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StopAskingMeToRegister said:
I rooted a about a week ago and like 3 days later I got this message whenever I tried to use the Music app that's built in. Since I couldn't restore it or anything I decided to restore the phone to factory default and start all over again. Then I rooted once again and about 3 days later I started to have the same issue, same error. Now Im using google music, but I dont like it and I can't seem to find a way to restore it.
Im running VRUAME7 update, backed everything up with titanium, but when I try to restore the app it doesnt work, I deleted bloatware from the music, but was very careful about not deleting anything that could affect the Music app, so I'm not sure what's going on, and hope that I can find an answer here.
By the way who is the maker of the Music app, I couldn't find it anywhere, but I don't think that it is Samsung.
Anyways, thanks.
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When you say backed up everything, do you mean including the system apps? do not back up and restore system apps, ever.
And yes its made by samsung.
nativi said:
Are you using xposed?
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No I am not using it, I just found out about it. Why would it be handy in this situation?
JaeKay said:
When you say backed up everything, do you mean including the system apps? do not back up and restore system apps, ever.
And yes its made by samsung.
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Yeah I used titanium back up to back up everything that I had in the phone at the time, just in case. Why is it not a good idea to restore system apps. I am new to all these things so I may not know much. Thanks.
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No I am not using it, I just found out about it. Why would it be handy in this situation?
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No I was having something like this happen when I was using certain mods with it
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Southern_mind said:
No I was having something like this happen when I was using certain mods with it
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If anyone have the solution of the problem .. pLease update it here..badly need it..
I am using "S4 Revolution v11 beta 2" in I9300
bdiqbal said:
If anyone have the solution of the problem .. pLease update it here..badly need it..
I am using "S4 Revolution v11 beta 2" in I9300
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Settings > More > Application Manager
Scroll right a few times to the "all" tab
Click on the music app
click clear cache button if it's not grayed out
click clear data button if it's not grayed out
Back button
Click on Media Storage
click clear cache button if it's not grayed out
click clear data button if it's not grayed out
Reboot phone
After phone restarts, lay it down for 15 minutes.
Now, try the music app again.
Southern_mind said:
Are you using xposed?
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yes i have same problem and i have xposed too what should i do plz help me
Same problem
When I try to open the music app it shows unfortunately music has stopped
What is the solution
Phonr-Motorola Moto G XT1033 Falcon
Rom-AICP
I want samsung music . I have google play music but I don't like it . my phone galaxy j2 (SM-J200H) android 5.1.1 . I installed samsung music but when I open it the show the word ( music has been stopped) please give me a solution .
How to fix this problem
StopAskingMeToRegister said:
I rooted a about a week ago and like 3 days later I got this message whenever I tried to use the Music app that's built in. Since I couldn't restore it or anything I decided to restore the phone to factory default and start all over again. Then I rooted once again and about 3 days later I started to have the same issue, same error. Now Im using google music, but I dont like it and I can't seem to find a way to restore it.
Im running VRUAME7 update, backed everything up with titanium, but when I try to restore the app it doesnt work, I deleted bloatware from the music, but was very careful about not deleting anything that could affect the Music app, so I'm not sure what's going on, and hope that I can find an answer here.
By the way who is the maker of the Music app, I couldn't find it anywhere, but I don't think that it is Samsung.
Anyways, thanks.
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Hi ??
1.open /system
2.create a folder with this name=>preload
3.cut your smusic folder which exists in app or prive-app and paste it into preload folder
4.delete the lib and arm folder in smusic folder
5.if the music folder and its app have another name, rename both into smusic.pay attention that they need to have similar names.
6.this method only works in Rooted devices.
7.reboot your device and enjoy ☺ ☺
8.I'm not responsible for problems and another issues
Is there any way to get a stock Android ROM loaded onto the device?
Give it some time lol we can't even unlock the bootloader yet
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Makoers said:
Give it some time lol we can't even unlock the bootloader yet
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The bootloader is actually unlocked.
That is why chainfire root method works.
verify
TheArtiszan said:
The bootloader is actually unlocked.
That is why chainfire root method works.
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How do I verify that I successfully rooted the phone with ODIN? So far so good, Knox went up and phone restarted and loaded up.
JENRETTE said:
How do I verify that I successfully rooted the phone with ODIN? So far so good, Knox went up and phone restarted and loaded up.
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The answer is the super user icon. I can't post an image because this forum has crap restrictions on new users but its there.
Google Experience Launcher:
I found a way to get most of the S5 fingerprints off of the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/apps-google-experience-launcher-gel-app-t2529594
Easiest way to install is to download the launcher (file size 11.82 MB). No need for the "google search app" since it is already installed.
No root required - APKs are signed by Google, are safe to install and were not tampered with in any way.
Now you have a "nexus" like phone complete with wallpaper. Camera (and other apps) as well as the system tray are still Touchwiz.
Samsung's magazine app (left of the home screen) is also replaced by "Google Now".
Best of both worlds.
In addition you can look at the thread in my sig for the ported apps directory. You can install nearly all the stock Nexus apps. Then just disable all the built in S5 ones or uninstall if rooted. Also if your rooted, im sure by using Xposed mods you can change some of the theming back to aosp.
Coming from a long line of rooted Nexus phones, I picked up an S5 primarily to get wifi calling (no service at work otherwise).
Can anyone say if the GEL removes this capability? Any other feature losses?
jmourra said:
Coming from a long line of rooted Nexus phones, I picked up an S5 primarily to get wifi calling (no service at work otherwise).
Can anyone say if the GEL removes this capability? Any other feature losses?
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Wifi calling is "baked" into the firmware so changing your launcher has no affect on that. You may loose the Samsung widgets because you've changed the launcher.
djpharoah said:
Wifi calling is "baked" into the firmware so changing your launcher has no affect on that. You may loose the Samsung widgets because you've changed the launcher.
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Cool... I could do without pretty much all the Samsung add-ons on the phone anyway!
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
Byte_76 said:
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I rooted for cf.lumen but after freezing a lot of apps using sd maid, my screen on time is 10 hours with wifi always on and minimal brightness to still see the screen. Although i didnt check my screen on time before i froze all those apps...
Byte_76 said:
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I agree, I went back to not rooted and pray for OTA updates, even it's naive
If i ever going to root, one of the main factor would be for GMD gestures. Couple of finger swipes to close apps, lock screen, switch apps adds tremendous amount of button freedom and control.
I'm going to rooting to get complete control of memory (internal and SD) and app authorizations...
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Mattered a lot more to me when Android was a lot less mature. Nowadays, Marshmallow is pretty solid. Add in Macrodroid or Tasker and call it a day. And Nova supports gestures.
Ad blocking and remove bloatware
xbizkuit said:
Ad blocking and remove bloatware
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We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
Neo3D said:
We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
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Not with ADB. You'll need an app like titanium backup or adaway for ad blocking. But both need root. But you're correct, getting netflix to work is a little bit of a pita.
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we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
jaidev.s said:
we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
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Another option: I'm using Disconnect Pro and it seems to work fine. It has to be sideloaded though.
I rooted my Tab S3 for 4 main reasons:
1. Adaway
2. Viper and Dolby Atmos and boost sound the way I like it (and its big imrovement)
3. OGyoutube
4. to backup and restore with TWRP and Titanium
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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only on T825 model.
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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Get a number from Google Voice. Then install Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. Link Hangouts to your Google Voice number. You can text and make/receive calls with this combo. Working here for me.
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
I want root for xda ads (at least)! The adds on main forum screens get so bad they'll block the screen from viewing the threads
Álvaro1299 said:
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
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Including the model# of your device is helpful to get proper direction.
If you have the SM-T820/825, this thread pertains to Root/Recovery (TWRP) for the devices I mentioned. If you have one of the devices, read the thread before asking questions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359