HowTo Root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
You may wonder Why Root My Android. If you are still wondering why, don't do it. If you know why you want to root your Android, and are fully aware of the risks, proceed.
This root guide is verified to work with:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7) WiFi Only model
- Android Version: 4.1.1
- Model number: GT-P3113
We performed root by connecting the tablet to a Windows XP machine with SP3 installed.
It is very easy to root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. If your exact version of software doesn't match exactly what is listed above, the process is likely the same, with the difference of what files you need.
This will be a quick, minimum root with no custom ROMs.
Files Needed
- CF-Auto-Root-espressowifi-espressowifiue-gtp3113.zip
- Odin3-v1.85.exe
Optional (possibly needed depending on your system)
- KiesSetup.exe
Kies is a terrible piece of fat bloatware. If you are already using Kies then you won't need to install it. If you are already able to connect your Samsung tablet to your PC to transfer files without Kies, then you won't need to install Kies. Kies is a last resort to allow for USB connectivity to your tablet, something needed by Odin.
Files Function
The file Odin3-v1.85.exe installs a program called Odin. Specifically, Odin 3 version 1.85. This program will flash the root software and SuperSU.
The file CF-Auto-Root-espressowifi-espressowifiue-gtp3113.zip contains CF-Auto-Root-espressowifi-espressowifiue-gtp3113.tar.md5 which is the program Odin will read from when it flashes your tablet. It is the "data" file.
Kies is a bastard, and hopefully you wont need it. If Odin cannot see your tablet and connect to it, you will have to install Kies.
Rooting the Device
1. Run Odin3-v1.85.exe 2. Hold the volume down button on the Samsung
Keywords: Android Tablet PC Samsung Galaxy Tab Two 2
