How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Tab

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Verify that your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 has at least 80 percent battery life.

   The rooting process may take up to several minutes to complete, and requires near-full battery life on your device.
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   Step 2: Back up all personal data on your tablet using Samsung Kies

   Rooting will erase all personal data from your tablet. ,,,,,, You’ll need to refer to the model number when downloading the appropriate rooting package for your device. , At this time, the latest version of Odin is Odin
   3.10. ,, Galaxy Tab 3
   10.1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642796 Galaxy Tab 3
   8.0: http://www.mediafire.com/download/wjye1yssb5ksbfa/ROOT_SGT3_8.0.zip Galaxy Tab 3
   7.0: http://d-h.st/leL ,,, These files are required to help complete the rooting process. ,, The program will automatically launch following installation. , A warning message will display on-screen., Your tablet will enter Download Mode., Odin will take a moment to detect your device, and display “Added” in the Odin message box.,,,, This indicates that rooting was successful. , The SuperSU app will display in the app tray, and your device will now be rooted.
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   Step 3: Google’s servers

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   Step 4: your computer

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   Step 5: or a third-party cloud storage service.

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   Step 6: Tap on Menu

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   Step 7: then tap on “Settings.”

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   Step 8: Tap on “Applications

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   Step 9: ” then tap on “Development.”

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    Step 10: Place a checkmark next to “USB Debugging Mode.” This allows you to make changes to your tablet after connecting the device to your computer via USB.

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    Step 11: Tap on the back button until you return to the “Settings” menu.

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    Step 12: Tap on “System

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    Step 13: ” then tap on “About device.”

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    Step 14: Note the model number of your Galaxy Tab 3.

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    Step 15: Navigate to Odin’s website at http://odindownload.com/

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    Step 16: and select the option to download the latest version of Odin to your computer.

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    Step 17: Save the Odin .zip file to your desktop

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    Step 18: then double-click on the file to extract its contents.

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    Step 19: Navigate to one of the following websites to download the rooting package for your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

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    Step 20: based on your tablet’s model number.

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    Step 21: Navigate to Samsung’s official website at http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads.

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    Step 22: Click on “Galaxy Tab

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    Step 23: ” select your model number

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    Step 24: then click on “Get Downloads.”

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    Step 25: Select the option to download and install the latest drivers for your Galaxy Tab 3 on your computer.

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    Step 26: Right-click on the Odin .exe file on your desktop

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    Step 27: and select “Run as administrator.”

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    Step 28: Follow the on-screen instructions to install Odin on your computer.

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    Step 29: Press and hold down the Volume Down

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    Step 30: and Power buttons on your tablet all at the same time.

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    Step 31: Press the Volume Up key.

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    Step 32: Connect the Galaxy Tab 3 to your computer using a USB cable.

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    Step 33: Click on the “PDA” button in Odin

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    Step 34: and select the rooting file you downloaded earlier for your Galaxy Tab 3 model.

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    Step 35: Place checkmarks next to “Auto Reboot” and “F.Reset Time” in Odin.

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    Step 36: Remove the checkmark next to “Re-Partition

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    Step 37: ” then click on “Start.” Odin will begin rooting your device

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    Step 38: which may take up to several minutes to complete.

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    Step 39: Wait for “Pass” to display in the Odin message box.

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    Step 40: Disconnect the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 from your computer.

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