How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Tab E





Even though the Galaxy Tab E is available since last year, the official TWRP recovery software has been just released for your tablet. So, starting from now you can safely tweak your mid-range tablet and replacing the stock recovery with TWRP recovery is the first step that must be completed. Therefore, if you want to learn how to apply this dedicated procedure, don’t hesitate and check the info from below.

During these guidelines we will discuss about everything that’s related with the TWRP recovery flashing operation: the advantages, the risks, the pre-requisites and the moments when a custom recovery can turn out to be a real life saver.

Right from the start you need to know that your Samsung Galaxy Tab E is already running on a stock recovery software. This is a hidden environment through which various supported operations can be easily completed – such as applying OTAs, making hard resets, clearing app data cache and other related procedures. However, with the stock recovery all your access is limited by the factory restrictions – so you can perform only official operations and not tweaking initiatives. And that’s why you need to replace the stock recovery with a custom tool like TWRP recovery – for extending your access towards the whole Android core.

Overall, by using the TWRP recovery interface you will then be able to customize, optimize and personalize your Samsung Galaxy Tab E. The restrictions will be removed so you can consider in gaining root access or in installing custom ROMs, two of the most appreciated custom operations available for the Android system. Of course, other additional procedures will become available for your tablet as you will be able to remove bloatware, add new custom kernels, overclock or undervolt CPU frequencies and so on.

But, one of the most important operations that can be applied through the custom recovery image is the Nandroid backup. Through this process the stock Android system that runs on your Galaxy Tab E can be saved and restored afterwards if that will be somehow required – an extremely useful process especially for those who are used with custom / unofficial operations.

Moreover, by using the recovery mode menu you can also try to manually address software related issues such as boot loops, lags, bugs, force close, screen freeze or total blackouts – the troubleshoot solution consists in making a hard reset and in clearing app data cache.

Now, TWRP recovery is a third party tool developed by third party devs. It can’t be related with Google or with Samsung. So, the flashing process that’s explained below is not an official one – and as a result you will lose your Galaxy Tab E warranty if you will choose to install the TWRP recovery software. Anyway, the installation guide can be easily applied as Odin will be used – this is an official program offered by your OEM and usually used on update type of procedures, so you have nothing to worry about.

As a precaution measure you have to save the data from your Galaxy Tab E. Usually, while using Odin the data is protected but since an unofficial operation is involved the best will be to try to avoid any possible unexpected and unpleasant situations. So, in a few words, use any backup and restore method you prefer (sync your files with your Google account, use Samsung’s built-in cloud storage services or download compatible apps from Google Play) in order to save the data that’s important for you along with other general files such as the Internet settings, the EFS folder or the IMEI / NVRAM data.

There are a few pre-requisites that must be completed before you can apply the steps from down below. In a few words, you have to make sure that a computer is near you – there you will download all the files mentioned during the following steps. A good idea might be to temporarily deactivate the security tools from your PC, especially if you have problems while trying the download the same files which are being indicated below. On your tablet you must check the USB Debugging option, a field which can be located under “menu – settings – developer options” - if you don’t have developer options enabled, go to “menu – settings – about device” and tap repeatedly on Built Number until you get the ‘you are a developer’ message.

On your tablet the power left should be higher than 50%. If different, first you must plug in the charger – this is another way in which you can avoid unpleasant situations from taking place as your tablet can get bricked if it will get switched off during the TWRP recovery installation process.

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Tab E

On your computer download Odin. Unzip the file and then install the program by following on screen prompts. Also install Samsung KIES through which flash the Galaxy Tab E USB drivers. Then, download the TWRP recovery package from here for the T377p model or from here for the T560 variant if you have the Qualcomm devices - for the Spreadtrum models use the following pages: for T561 go here and for T560 access this link. Run Odin on your computer when the steps from above are completed. Power off your tablet and then reboot download mode: press and hold the Power, Volume Down and Home buttons at the same time, for a few moments. Connect your handset with your computer with the help of the USB cable. The “added” message should be now displayed on Odin where the ID:COM field should be also turned yellow or blue. If that isn’t happening try to reinstall the Galaxy Tab E USB drivers first. From Odin select the AP option and then pick up the TWRP recovery file. On your way don’t check the Re Partition and the Auto Reboot options. Click on Start and wait while the installation process is automatically completed. The “pass” message will be then displayed. The ID:COM field should be now turned green Remove the USB connection and reboot your tablet.

If Odin will get stuck while you try to apply the up-mentioned steps, don’t panic. Close the program, unplug the USB cord and then force restart your Tab E, reinstall your tablet’s USB drivers on your PC and then repeat the steps from the beginning.

You can access TWRP recovery on your Samsung Galaxy Tab E by using this guide or by following: power off your tablet and then press and hold the Power, Volume Up and Home buttons at the same time, everything for a few seconds only. Enjoy.