Press and hold the buttons simultaneously.
You missed the button-timing window during step 4. Repeat the flashing process in Odin and ensure Auto Reboot is unchecked, then carefully apply the force-reboot shortcut.
originally shipped with highly outdated software. With TWRP successfully installed, you can use the Wipe > Advanced Wipe function to clear out the old operating system and use Install to flash modern, community-built custom ROMs (such as LineageOS builds designed for the Spreadtrum chip architecture) to upgrade your tablet's functionality. Quick questions if you have time: Was the flashing guide accurate? What layout would you prefer? twrp3021smt560tar upd
Before executing any commands, confirm that the model variant matches exactly. Utilizing files configured for alternative variants (such as the SM-T560NU or SM-T561) will cause severe bricking issues. Target Requirement Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" Wi-Fi Only ( SM-T560 ) Target Recovery File twrp-3.0.2-1-sm-t560.tar Flashing Tool Odin Flash Tool (v3.10.7 or newer recommended) Required Drivers Official Samsung USB Drivers for Windows Battery Life Minimum 50% charged Step 1: Prepare the Device & PC environment
This guide covers flashing Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) 3.0.2-1 packaged as an SMT560.TAR file (Odin-format) to compatible Samsung devices, using Odin on Windows, basic TWRP usage, and troubleshooting. Follow carefully — flashing custom recoveries can brick devices and will usually void warranty. Assume you want TWRP 3.0.2-1 for a Samsung model that accepts Odin .tar packages (e.g., older Galaxy phones/tablets). Adjust for your specific model. Press and hold the buttons simultaneously
: The official Samsung flashing software, Odin, requires a Windows environment.
Unplug your tablet. Because Auto-Reboot was disabled, the screen will remain frozen. Force power it down by holding . The exact second the screen turns black, immediately switch your fingers to hold Power + Home + Volume Up . Release them when the Team Win logo appears. Post-Installation & System Updates ("upd") originally shipped with highly outdated software
Follow these steps exactly to replace the stock recovery menu with TWRP 3.0.2-1: