A USB data connection cable An external SD card could beįurthermore, these instructions assume you have the stock Samsung ROM installed.A PC or Mac with admin rights for flashing the custom.I do not explain certain concepts and terminology, but most are available here: There is more than one way to go about this. An alternative way would be to root the device and then install TWRP, without Odin however, I shied away from rooting. This is because I used Odin to install the custom recovery (TWRP).

Similarly, my path has three main steps, with varying levels of detail: One user reported a method to do this on the CyanogenMod forums back in January, but it isn't exactly detailed. NB: I currently don't have enough reputation to post more than two links. I hope that some experienced users will vet my answer to correct any misconceptions and add helpful details and explanations. Hopefully this can save someone time, or encourage someone to try it out.

In the second link, 'the recommended method on the wiki for installing a custom recovery (via Heimdall) indeed does not work on the tab pro 10.'Īfter many hours of research, preparation and finally success, I provide my own answer below in the form of a detailed, step-by-step How-To, because the information was scattered. Unfortunately, I found out after the fact that the install instructions at the CyanogenMod (CM) wiki don't work:į/topic/102253-help-flashing-using-heimdall/

After I found out that there are quality builds like CyanogenMod (CM) that can give you control over the device, I selected the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 Wi-Fi for its CM support, good reviews and current low price. Even a laptop is not always practical though, and modern tablets are pretty powerful. I put off buying a tablet or smartphone, because they seem like a kind of toy (not bad per se) and a way for big companies to use you.

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