The .tar portion of the filename indicates it is an archive format that Odin can read. The .md5 suffix is a checksum used by Odin to verify the integrity of the file. This ensures the file wasn't corrupted during download, protecting your tablet from a failed flash.
The filename itself contains highly specific metadata that tells us exactly what the file is and how it works:
TWRP 3.1.0-1 was a watershed release for this tablet because it enabled:
T310.twrp.3.1.0-1.tar.md5 !exclusive! Jun 2026
The .tar portion of the filename indicates it is an archive format that Odin can read. The .md5 suffix is a checksum used by Odin to verify the integrity of the file. This ensures the file wasn't corrupted during download, protecting your tablet from a failed flash.
The filename itself contains highly specific metadata that tells us exactly what the file is and how it works: t310.twrp.3.1.0-1.tar.md5
TWRP 3.1.0-1 was a watershed release for this tablet because it enabled: t310.twrp.3.1.0-1.tar.md5