This guide covers flashing the official stock firmware on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (SM-T813) with the Odin flash tool. Below you will find the official firmware, the drivers, and the flash tool.
Reflashing the stock ROM fixes software faults like a bootloop, lag, or a soft brick, and it is the way back to stock after rooting or running a custom ROM.
About the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (2016)
The Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (2016) has a 9.7-inch 2048 x 1536 Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (MSM8976) processor, and 3GB of RAM, with 32GB of expandable storage and a 5,870mAh battery. It launched on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and was later updated to Android 7.0 Nougat, which is its last official version. The SM-T813 is the Wi-Fi model and the SM-T819 is the LTE model.
Why flash the stock firmware
The stock firmware is the official software Samsung built for the Tab S2 9.7. Reflashing it brings the tablet back to a clean, stable state, and it is the step you take after experimenting with custom ROMs or mods. It lets you:
- Unbrick a tablet that will not boot
- Fix a bootloop
- Restore stability by clearing bugs, crashes, and performance issues
- Unroot and return to the original software
- Upgrade or downgrade the firmware version
- Repair corrupt system files
- Restore the warranty (where it still applies)
Flashing the official signed firmware with Odin does not trip the KNOX counter, unlike rooting or flashing a custom binary.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi SM-T813 flash files
Build Number: T813XXS2BTK3
Model: SM-T813
Android Version: 7.0 Nougat |
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Build Number: T813XXU2BSA1
Model: SM-T813
Android Version: 7.0 Nougat |
Download |
Steps to flash the stock ROM on the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (SM-T813)
Go through the requirements first.
Prerequisites
- This guide is for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (SM-T813) only.
- A Windows PC or laptop and a USB cable.
- Charge the tablet to at least 50%.
- Install the latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC.
- Install Odin on your PC.
- Take a backup of your data first.
Disclaimer
GetDroidTips is not responsible for any damage or error to your device during or after this guide. Proceed at your own risk.
Instructions to install via Odin
- Download the SM-T813 firmware and extract the ZIP. You will get the AP (and often BL, CP, and CSC) files.
- Launch Odin on your PC.
- Load each firmware file into its matching slot (AP, and BL/CP/CSC for a multi-file set). For a single-file firmware, load it into the AP slot.
- Power off the tablet and boot it into Download mode, then connect it to the PC. The COM port will light up in Odin once it is detected.
- Click Start to flash the firmware.
- When it finishes, you will see a PASS message and the tablet reboots.
Follow the Complete Odin Guide
Video Tutorial
FAQ
Will flashing the stock firmware erase my data?
A full flash with the CSC file wipes the tablet, so back up first. Using HOME_CSC instead of CSC can keep data when you stay on the same version, but do not rely on it.
Does flashing stock firmware trip KNOX?
No. Flashing Samsung’s official signed firmware with Odin does not trip the KNOX counter. Only rooting or flashing a custom binary does.
What Android version is this?
Android 7.0 Nougat, which is the last official version for the Tab S2 9.7.
Does this work on the LTE model?
No. This firmware is for the Wi-Fi SM-T813. The LTE model is the SM-T819 and uses its own firmware.
That covers flashing the stock firmware on the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (SM-T813). If you run into any trouble, leave a comment below.
