[HOW TO] Gain Root on Samsung Galaxy Tablet
 

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Rooting your Samsung Galaxy Tablet (SGT) is now both simple and pain free, as evidenced by the picture above. To gain permanent root on your cool new SGT, just follow the directions below:

• Download and install Z4Root from the Market (QR Code below)
• Enable USB debugging
  • Settings > Applications > Development
• Run the app, and press the "root" button

Within a few moments your SGT will reboot and when it comes back up, it is fully rooted. You will also notice after the reboot that Superuser and Busybox have both been installed. This root method will remain even after reboots, so it is indeed permanent.

If you need to "unroot" for any reason, simply open the z4root app, click "unroot" and after a quick reboot, you can uninstall the app and be back to stock again.

Download z4root below (attached)!

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Q: What about NAND access for backups and restore?

A: This is not available yet, but there are several developers currently working on it. Be patient, it is coming!

Q: What about booting to recovery?

A: This is not available yet, but it is getting close. You can follow the progress here.

Q: This z4root app is too easy! What other devices does z4root work with?

A: The following devices have been tested successfully:

• Samsung Galaxy S (All variants)
• Backflip
• Sony X10
• Xperia Mini
• Droid 2
• Galaxy Tab
• Galaxy I5700
• Galaxy 3 I5800
• Droid X
• Samsung Acclaim
• Cricket Huawei Ascend
• Motorola Cliq
• Huawei 8120
• Hero
• G1
• Optimus T
• Droid 1
• Garmin Asus A50
• Motorola Defy
• LG Ally
• Motorola Flipside
• Motorola Milestone 2
• Dell streak
• X10 Mini Pro

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download zd4root from market install set usb debugging on under settings application development, run zd4root enjoy rooted goodness.

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Yes, down and dirty, that is the easiest way to do it. I just thought a little more information and some links would be helpful as well.

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Rainfreak,

Does this method also work on the Sprint version of the TAB?

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z4 works for ALL variants of the TAB... and about 20 handsets as well....

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Yes, I used this on my Sprint Galaxy Tab.

Very true indeed, as indicated in my second post in this thread listing all the devices :)

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Curious question. Since this app was on the market, how will this work once the OS is updated. I would assume root is lost and this app would have to be updated in order to root the newer version of the OS. Correct?

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I would assume that you are correct. However it is a very popular method of root for a pretty large number of devices, so I would expect it to be updated pretty fast.

Here is the thread at XDA for it, if you want to check for updates as new versions come out:

[APP] z4root - xda-developers

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Hmm... can't find it in the market. Even tried the QR barcode. Market says there are no matches for pname:com.z4mod.z4root. Is it still available?

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I'll post the version that I have on my Tab when I get home tonight.

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guess he forgot to post it lol

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Forgive my ignorance, but what's the advantage(s) of root? ~thanks

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Wow, I guess I did lol. It is now attached to the first post.

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Root will allow you a number of things:

• Access to the locked system files
• Ability to remove stock apps
• Use of memory optimizers to better battery life

And there's a lot more that you can do with root access, which is why I always root all of my Android devices.

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Any alternative ways of rooting? I tried this and it's failing, installed busybox though fine, cause I checked it with a root checker, but I can't find it in programs list or anything.. Anyone have any advice? I've looked into a few other things to do with Kies and aren't too sure on those. I don't know exactly which one I should be using, or how it would effect my tab. I just want to root right now, I don't want to flash anything with it.

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Z4Root 1.3 fails on my Verizon Galaxy Tab running Froyo and purchased in late March 2011. As far as I can tell, the last time a GT was successfully rooted by anyone using any rooting app including SuperOneClick was sometime in February (?). I'm wondering if the exploit(s) has/have been plugged?

Has anyone successfully rooted a GT lately?

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No, I have been unsuccessful with rooting.
Not just rooting and unrooting, but I have been having many technical difficulties with my Tab.

I have downloaded the file that was provided by rainfreak into my computer. So, my plan was trying to connect my Tab through USB and guess what? it says cannot install this MTP device. Drive me crazy really...

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I just got two Sprint tabs and I cant either of them rooted using Z4 or Superoneclick. Everytime I use Z4, it never completes. I cant get my computer to recognize my tab as even a storage device.

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how about at@t? z4 doesn't exist in marketplace for that program?
I have read a lot of solutions concerning loading things from the PC.
Is there a method I can use to get z4 on my galaxy from the link you provided and not have it load from marketplace?

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I am quite interested in your progress on the matter. I too have a Sprint Galaxy Tab. I am not a Sprint customer and got this refurb through Woot.com. I would like to root this and remove the Sprint activation nonsense and just use this as wifi only.

I have not yet tried SuperOneClick and since it doesn't work for you, I am hesitant to even try it.

Well, I decided to take the plunge anyway. Pulled out my old WinXP machine (I don't use Windows that much) and updated it, downloaded the software (Kies, dotnetfx, SuperOneTouch) did the install, then ran it. It all went surprisingly well. I'm rooted now. Now I can install adfree and play giant angry birds without ads.

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pleae i need help on rooting a sprint samsung sph p100. the software base version is

firmware 2.2.1
baseband EB28
build number sph p100 EB28


i had look just about everywhere with no luck. ths closet i found was super onl clic but it was from novemver i think . so i tought that it was too old so i didnt dare to try it bcuz i didnt know if that will kill or brick my tab. so i rather get the right version for this tab. since i reed that using te wrong root could brick the tab.. any help please please let me know thanks in advance..

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Z4 no longer works on most devices. I have seen a version.1.3.1 advertised but never actually saw it upgraded from 1.3.0.

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How To Root Samsung Galaxy Tab With SuperOneClick Rooting App


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxwpPthw_Q

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thank you so much, this is possibly the most help someones given me on my new tablet. Thanks