Theming, Magisk, & EdXposed - [UPDATED With TWRP Info, et al] - Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Themes, Apps, and Mods

Here's link to my thread for the S5e, which still applies to the S6.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s5e/themes/reference-samsung-galaxy-tab-s5e-t3957042
[UPDATE] Here's new info in regards to TWRP & EdXposed​I was a bit reluctant to install TWRP because ATT it required wiping my tablet. There now a way to install TWRP via Magisk thanks to @Mentalmuso, as noted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80635589&postcount=70
I did not use this method because I was already in a position where I had to reflash original firmware, and redo everything anyway (long story, but just check my sig). I did however use the 7-step method described here, thanks again to @Mentalmuso:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80389831&postcount=2
My real purpose for this update is to share after installing TWRP with above method I was able to upgrade to latest Stable versions available at the time of this posting. (Current versions at end of post)
Magisk 20.3
Magisk Manager 7.5.1
Riru Core 19.7
Riru - EdXposed v0.4.5.1_beta(4463) v0.4.6.1 (4510) (YAHFA)
EdXposed Manager 4.5.4
The only thing I have not updated to latest is EdXposed Manager (currently on v4.5.2), because clicking on 'UPDATE New version of EdXposed Manager is available! Update it!' from within EdXposed results in a github 404 error 'Page not found', which makes me wonder if this version was removed for some reason. IDK, haven't followed up on it.
For the curious, here's my confirmed-working (Ed)Xposed modules:
XprivacyLua
Scoop
AFWall+
Statusbar download progress (uninstalled, doesn't seem to be working now; don't care enough to figure out why)
3C All-in-One Toolbox
Greenify
EDIT: Updated to EdXposed Manager 4.5.4
EDIT: Updated to v0.4.6.1 (4510) (YAHFA)
EDIT: Updated to Magisk 20.4
EDIT: Updated to Riru Core 19.8

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Have you managed to get EdExposed running on the Tab S6? I've installed Riru Core & EdExposed Magisk modules, also Exposed Installer APK from here but the apk keeps telling me xposed is NOT installed.

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bartleby999 said:
Have you managed to get EdExposed running on the Tab S6? I've installed Riru Core & EdExposed Magisk modules, also Exposed Installer APK from here but the apk keeps telling me xposed is NOT installed.
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Yes. Sandhook didn't work well (if at all iirc), but no problems with YAHFA variant.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 (SM-T860) WiFi-only tablet
Android 9 OneUI
Magisk 19.3 Manager 7.4.0
EdXposed Manager 4.5.2
Riru - EdXposed v0.4.5.1_beta (4463) (YAHFA)
Using these modules:
Scoop
MinMinGuard
Xposed Eedge
AFWall+
Greenify
Bootmanager
3C All-in-One Toolbox Pro
Statusbar download progress
CoolTool
..and, most importantly, XprivacyLua
XPL is my main reason for using EdXposed.

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TiTiB said:
..and, most importantly, XprivacyLua
XPL is my main reason for using EdXposed.
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Yeah XprivacyLua was the main reason I wanted EdXposed too, but for some reason it doesn't work.
I'm not sure where I'm going wrong to be honest, it should be simple - Install Riru Core and EdXposed modules, restart, install app. It's a pretty simple procedure but just keeps telling me firmware isn't installed.

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bartleby999 said:
Yeah XprivacyLua was the main reason I wanted EdXposed too, but for some reason it doesn't work.
I'm not sure where I'm going wrong to be honest, it should be simple - Install Riru Core and EdXposed modules, restart, install app. It's a pretty simple procedure but just keeps telling me firmware isn't installed.
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idk, man...wish I could offer some, but I can't.

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Confused...
I've rooted and used xposed on the Galaxy s2, s3 mini, note, note 4 and a Samsung tab (I forget what model) but this edXposed is a little different,
I can't seem to find any explanations or guides with instructions for what modules etc I need to install and how to enable them, an example - use adaway (the module not apk app) or a button remapper.
Could someone point me in the right direction please, I have tried looking but can't find it, thanks guys.

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MadusDogusUK said:
I've rooted and used xposed on the Galaxy s2, s3 mini, note, note 4 and a Samsung tab (I forget what model) but this edXposed is a little different,
I can't seem to find any explanations or guides with instructions for what modules etc I need to install and how to enable them, an example - use adaway (the module not apk app) or a button remapper.
Could someone point me in the right direction please, I have tried looking but can't find it, thanks guys.
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Adaway requires magiskSU, not edxposed. Also many button remappers only require magiskSU.
If you have Edxposed, you can use Xposed Edge, I believe allows some button mapping, but there are only power, vol+ and vol-. Xposed Edge enables gestures and to me it is more powerful than GMD gestures or any of the gestures that use an accessibility service. You can also just use Goodlock and Onehand+ from Samsung store and it will give you a very good gestures system that doesn't require Edxposed or magiskSU or an accessibility service to use.
There are also adblockers that do not require root now. Adaway v5 was just released in a alpha or beta stage and it has the option to work without root. It isn't as extensive as Adgaurd, but it is free to use all of the protections it has.
What is it you actually want to do? You gave examples but not what you want for yourself. In Edxposed every module you install is an apk so they are apps just the same as adaway. Magisk has actual modules that are not apps.

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smartymcfly said:
Adaway requires magiskSU, not edxposed. Also many button remappers only require magiskSU.
If you have Edxposed, you can use Xposed Edge, I believe allows some button mapping, but there are only power, vol+ and vol-. Xposed Edge enables gestures and to me it is more powerful than GMD gestures or any of the gestures that use an accessibility service. You can also just use Goodlock and Onehand+ from Samsung store and it will give you a very good gestures system that doesn't require Edxposed or magiskSU or an accessibility service to use.
There are also adblockers that do not require root now. Adaway v5 was just released in a alpha or beta stage and it has the option to work without root. It isn't as extensive as Adgaurd, but it is free to use all of the protections it has.
What is it you actually want to do? You gave examples but not what you want for yourself. In Edxposed every module you install is an apk so they are apps just the same as adaway. Magisk has actual modules that are not apps.
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Thanks for the reply.
I have root, i want to try out different modules with edxposed with little to no risk of bricking my device.
Some examples of what I'd like to try if the modules exist -
Better gps (was an old module bavk on the galaxy s2 (phone) or note 1,
Automatic call recorder build in not an app from the playstore,
Luckypatcher,
Playstore fix to allow changing what device the playstore believes im using.
Im completely new to Magisk and a little (negligible) experienced with xposed edxposed predecessor.
Also methods to hide root and removing the warning screen when booting plus safetynet (which i dont understand) interest me but I'm a little scared to play or alter anything core system related as im too in love with my tablet lol
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MadusDogusUK said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have root, i want to try out different modules with edxposed with little to no risk of bricking my device.
Some examples of what I'd like to try if the modules exist -
Better gps (was an old module bavk on the galaxy s2 (phone) or note 1,
Automatic call recorder build in not an app from the playstore,
Luckypatcher,
Playstore fix to allow changing what device the playstore believes im using.
Im completely new to Magisk and a little (negligible) experienced with xposed edxposed predecessor.
Also methods to hide root and removing the warning screen when booting plus safetynet (which i dont understand) interest me but I'm a little scared to play or alter anything core system related as im too in love with my tablet lol
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I dont want to install an incompatible Magisk module or framework or version.
I dont understand 'rui core' and other variants, by that i mean i dont know which i should install and which i should stay clear of.
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MadusDogusUK said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have root, i want to try out different modules with edxposed with little to no risk of bricking my device.
Some examples of what I'd like to try if the modules exist -
Better gps (was an old module bavk on the galaxy s2 (phone) or note 1,
Automatic call recorder build in not an app from the playstore,
Luckypatcher,
Playstore fix to allow changing what device the playstore believes im using.
Im completely new to Magisk and a little (negligible) experienced with xposed edxposed predecessor.
Also methods to hide root and removing the warning screen when booting plus safetynet (which i dont understand) interest me but I'm a little scared to play or alter anything core system related as im too in love with my tablet lol
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I dont want to install an incompatible Magisk module or framework or version.
I dont understand 'rui core' and other variants, by that i mean i dont know which i should install and which i should stay clear of.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Sorry, what id really love is to be able to run linux on my tab6 and then use flash tools to flash roms etc on other devices. Use my tab as a laptop or PC.
It would be a dream come true.
I have the UK SM-T860 8gb Ram 256gb storage version still on Android 9 if that info is relevant or useful for any reason lol
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MadusDogusUK said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have root, i want to try out different modules with edxposed with little to no risk of bricking my device.
Some examples of what I'd like to try if the modules exist -
Better gps (was an old module bavk on the galaxy s2 (phone) or note 1,
Automatic call recorder build in not an app from the playstore,
Luckypatcher,
Playstore fix to allow changing what device the playstore believes im using.
Im completely new to Magisk and a little (negligible) experienced with xposed edxposed predecessor.
Also methods to hide root and removing the warning screen when booting plus safetynet (which i dont understand) interest me but I'm a little scared to play or alter anything core system related as im too in love with my tablet lol
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
---------- Post added at 12:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:04 PM ----------
I dont want to install an incompatible Magisk module or framework or version.
I dont understand 'rui core' and other variants, by that i mean i dont know which i should install and which i should stay clear of.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Sorry, what id really love is to be able to run linux on my tab6 and then use flash tools to flash roms etc on other devices. Use my tab as a laptop or PC.
It would be a dream come true.
I have the UK SM-T860 8gb Ram 256gb storage version still on Android 9 if that info is relevant or useful for any reason lol
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Because of the way magisk works, if anything goes wrong you just turn off magisk. Flash an unlatched boot.img and reboot. Or you might be able to flash the magisk uninstaller. Reflashing unlatched boot image is guaranteed to fix. And the devices you had before appear to be pretty old. I had an S2 and many of the things needed to make it better are not needed on new devices. GPS for example should most likely not need the module to help it. You will trip safety net if have Edxposed installed. There was a workaround but Google appears to have patched it. And the developer of Magisk said that the future of hiding it is a long way away if ever. You might be able to get past safety net temporarily. The only thing that won't work if tripped is Google pay, and likely Samsung pay. As far as I know there is no way to remove the warning about an unlocked bootloader.
Flash the version of Magisk suggested, likely to be the latest canary build of Magisk.Magisk works systemlessy. So try any magisk module or Edxposed module you want. Just know how return to a stock boot image or check and see if the magisk uninstaller works.(IDK if does or not on this device).
Another option if you have TWRP installed. Enable the magisk mm recovery manager module, then when in TWRP if you have it, you flash it again in recovery and go to terminal type "mm" and disable the module that is causing the problem and reboot.

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smartymcfly said:
Because of the way magisk works, if anything goes wrong you just turn off magisk. Flash an unlatched boot.img and reboot. Or you might be able to flash the magisk uninstaller. Reflashing unlatched boot image is guaranteed to fix. And the devices you had before appear to be pretty old. I had an S2 and many of the things needed to make it better are not needed on new devices. GPS for example should most likely not need the module to help it. You will trip safety net if have Edxposed installed. There was a workaround but Google appears to have patched it. And the developer of Magisk said that the future of hiding it is a long way away if ever. You might be able to get past safety net temporarily. The only thing that won't work if tripped is Google pay, and likely Samsung pay. As far as I know there is no way to remove the warning about an unlocked bootloader.
Flash the version of Magisk suggested, likely to be the latest canary build of Magisk.Magisk works systemlessy. So try any magisk module or Edxposed module you want. Just know how return to a stock boot image or check and see if the magisk uninstaller works.(IDK if does or not on this device).
Another option if you have TWRP installed. Enable the magisk mm recovery manager module, then when in TWRP if you have it, you flash it again in recovery and go to terminal type "mm" and disable the module that is causing the problem and reboot.
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I still dont know what modules i should install in magisk, rui core and the other options. I havent used edxposed yet bexause i still have questions i I don't know answers to or a good enough idea of what a mistake may result in.
Sandhook, Yahfa... i dont understand these properly and which to use, sorry for these noob questions. If you arent fed up replying to me yet would you mind trying to help me understand the modules and the relationship magisk and edxposed have, its the do's and don'ts that I'm worried about. Thanks again pal, i really appreciate your help
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MadusDogusUK said:
I still dont know what modules i should install in magisk, rui core and the other options. I havent used edxposed yet bexause i still have questions i I don't know answers to or a good enough idea of what a mistake may result in.
Sandhook, Yahfa... i dont understand these properly and which to use, sorry for these noob questions. If you arent fed up replying to me yet would you mind trying to help me understand the modules and the relationship magisk and edxposed have, its the do's and don'ts that I'm worried about. Thanks again pal, i really appreciate your help
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You should try one and if it doesn't work, try the other. I have them both downloaded. If you use Snapchat, use one of the Snapchat versions otherwise Snapchat won't let you login and if you do manage to login, they will ban you. It does not give you any special abilities with Snapchat except to hide Edxposed from it.
First https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposedManager/releases
Download latest Edxposed manager from here. then download the Edxposed zip within the application. And flash in magisk. Try the sandhook version or yahfa. There is no difference except that some devices apparently want one version and other devices want the other. Choose newest build or the snapchat of both of them. Ifnone doesn't work flash the other.

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smartymcfly said:
You should try one and if it doesn't work, try the other. I have them both downloaded. If you use Snapchat, use one of the Snapchat versions otherwise Snapchat won't let you login and if you do manage to login, they will ban you. It does not give you any special abilities with Snapchat except to hide Edxposed from it.
First https://github.com/ElderDrivers/EdXposedManager/releases
Download latest Edxposed manager from here. then download the Edxposed zip within the application. And flash in magisk. Try the sandhook version or yahfa. There is no difference except that some devices apparently want one version and other devices want the other. Choose newest build or the snapchat of both of them. Ifnone doesn't work flash the other.
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Legend, thank you very much, extremely appreciated Sir
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