STATUS: First Attempt

Reflash Used Galaxy Tablets

I have aquired old Samsung Galaxy tablets and I want to get them flashed and rooted to use around the house.

Items Needed

twrp-2.6.3.0-recovery.tar.zip

odin3_v3.13.1.zip

usb_drivers_1.5.27.0.rar

samfw.com_sm-t217s_spr_t217svpuboh1.zip

heimdall-suite-1.4.0-win32.zip

https://www.reddit.com/r/androidafterlife/comments/1f408i5/how_to_keep_android_442_kitkat_usable_in_2024/

Instructions

Install USB Drivers

Unzip and open Odin

drag recovery md5 onto BL line, plug in tablet, then hold VOL-Down + PWR to reboot into download mode

When in download mode, click Start to push the TWRP recovery file.

If it reboots into android, hold VOL-Up + Pwr on reboot to enter recovery

To push the stock rom:

drag T217SVPUB…md5 file into the BL location, connect tablet, reboot to download mode, then START

More Information

A youtube or URL etc