The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
is packed with features designed to give you a chance to relax and connect with
family, to keep you entertained, and to offer new conveniences in everyday
life. It works a lot like your Galaxy smartphone, so there’s nothing new to
learn. Just start having fun.
Note: First try this auto root method
if it fails then go for the procedure explained in this post
In the below step-by-step guide we will cover on rooting Samsung
Galaxy Tab 3 P5210 model using CF-Auto-Root tool by Chainfire. This detailed
guide can be used to Root the following Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 P5210 on Android
4.4.2 KitKat Stock
Requirements:
1. A Windows based Computer (Xp-Vista-Win7-Win8)
2. Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers or
Samsung Kies for the Computer to recognize the device.
4. Ensure the phone is atleast 60% charged.
Warning!
§ This
rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 P-5210 model . So, don't try this in
any other android device. Check your device model number from- Settings-About
Phone.
§ Rooting voids your
phone's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back the warranty anytime
by following proper unroot process or by flashing official firmware.
§ This
guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own risk. We
are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after
following this tutorial.
Note: Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any
buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
Procedure
- Download and
unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file
- Download Odin 3.09 and extract
the Zip file: OdinV3.09.Zip
- If
you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've
extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't
extract that one
- Now, Switch off your phone and boot your Galaxy into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume + Power buttons together (long press until the boot screen appear),
now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
- Run the Odin3 v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as
administrator)
- Now connect your Galaxy to your computer via
USB cable
- In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has
been detected by Odin3.
- Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.
- Now, click on the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-xxx.tar.md5 file.
- Finally, click on the Start button to begin the
rooting process, wait few moments.
- Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM
port having green background
- Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
- You can now disconnect your phone from computer
- Finished
Congrats! You have rooted
your Galaxy Tab 3 running 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware.
If you followed everything as mentioned in the above tutorial, then your Galaxy
Tab should now rooted and you have complete control over your device.
Now, install apps that ask root permission or flash various custom ROMs. To
verify your device is rooted or not, you can download and run
the Root
Checker App from Google Play Store.
How to Install Custom ROMs:
- First of all, Creat backup of your current rom.
download the proper update file for your mobile on computer. - Optional: download the Google apps package if it is not included on the firmware file.
- Save the files on desktop; don’t unzip them.
- Then, connect your handset with the computer.
- Establish the connecting by using the USB cord.
- Copy-paste or drag and drop the downloaded files from desktop to your phone’s (tablet’s) SD card.
- Disconnect the devices by unplugging the USB cable.
- Turn off your smartphone / tablet and wait a few seconds.
- Then reboot your gadget into recovery mode.
- Next, navigate through the recovery mode menu and select “wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache”.
- The system will now be wiped out, so that’s why the backup has been recommended before.
- Up next, return to recovery main menu: select “+++go back+++”.
- And choose “install zip from SD card” and “choose zip from SD card”.
- Pick the update file and flash the same.
- Optional: repeat this operation for applying the Google Apps package.
- When the installation process ends, from recovery select “+++go back+++” and “reboot system now”.
- You are done.
Troubleshooting:
In some cases after flashing the custom ROM, when rebooting the first time, your handset might get stuck in a boot loop (if the first boot takes longer than usual, don’t panic, there is nothing wrong with your device); if that happens, follow:
- Reboot in recovery once more.
- From there select “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”.
- Return and reboot.
Optional: if needed now you can restore the previous software So, use the recovery menu and select “backup and restore”.
For resolving any other issues or problems use our
dedicated step by step guide
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