The Samsung Galaxy Tab E (codename: gtelwifiue/gtesqltespr) (SM-T560NU/SM-T377P) was released in June 2015 and has recently received official TWRP recovery support. With this support, users can now install TWRP Custom Recovery on their Galaxy Tab E device and root it as well. TWRP recovery allows users to take Nandroid backups, restore their device, and wipe out system/data/cache, among other things.
Before attempting to install TWRP recovery on your Galaxy Tab E, you need to unlock the device bootloader. Device OEMs provide a locked bootloader to their devices for security reasons, which can only be bypassed by unlocking the bootloader. After unlocking the bootloader, you can follow the guide’s instructions to download the required files and install TWRP recovery on your Galaxy Tab E.
What is TWRP Recovery?
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) Recovery is an open-source custom recovery image used for Android devices. It provides a touch-enabled interface which allows users to perform several operations on their device like installing custom ROMs, kernels, mods, and more. TWRP Recovery also allows users to backup their entire device data, install third-party apps, and wipe the device’s cache and data.
TWRP Recovery is widely used by Android enthusiasts and developers due to its flexibility, ease of use, and wide range of features. It is an alternative to the stock recovery image that comes pre-installed on Android devices, providing users with more control over their device and enabling them to customize it according to their needs.
Advantages of TWRP Recovery:
- TWRP allows you to flash Custom ROMs on Galaxy Tab E
- You can customize your phone by flashing modding zip files with TWRP
- TWRP makes it easy to use Xposed Modules
- You can root or unroot Galaxy Tab E using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU
- Magisk can be easily installed using TWRP on Galaxy Tab E
- TWRP allows for creating and restoring Nandroid Backup
- You can easily access and restore Nandroid Backup with TWRP
- Image files can be flashed using TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Tab E
- TWRP makes it easy to remove bloatware from Galaxy Tab E
- You can underclock and overclock with TWRP on Galaxy Tab E
- TWRP allows for cleaning Wipe, Cache, and Data.
How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Tab E (gtelwifiue/gtesqltespr)
Before going to the TWRP installation process, follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.
Pre-Requirements:
TWRP Recovery Details
Disclaimer:
GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any kind of damage or error that occurs to your device while/after installing the files or following this guide. Make sure to take a complete backup before doing anything. Do this at your own risk.
After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.
- First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
- Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number for seven times to enable Developer options mode.
- Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
- Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.
- We assume that you’ve already installed the ODIN tool.
- Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.
- Reboot your Samsung device into Download mode.
- Simply connect your handset to the computer using a USB cable.
- After connecting the USB cable, you will see a blue sign in Odin interface in the ID:COM section with a USB port number.
- Add the Recovery TWRP .tar file from that you’ve already downloaded earlier.
- Click on the AP/PDA button and load it.
- DO NOT check ‘Re-Partition’ under the Options tab.
- You can also uncheck the ‘Auto Reboot’ option (optional).
- Click on ‘Start’ and wait for a few seconds until you see a message PASS.
- Reboot the handset into recovery mode by press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. [For newer Samsung devices, press and hold Volume Up + Power together]
- That’s it, guys. You’re done.
What is Root?
Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.
With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. Improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.
The advantage of Rooting:
- You can get access to all files on your Galaxy Tab E, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
- You can increase the performance of your Galaxy Tab E by overclocking.
- By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Galaxy Tab E.
- Uninstall Bloatware on Galaxy Tab E.
- You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.
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- By Rooting Galaxy Tab E, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
- You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.
Steps to Root Galaxy Tab E
Guide to Root Galaxy Tab E via SuperSU
Guide to Root Galaxy Tab E via Magisk
We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.
