How To Root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 Tablet–Quick Guide

We TRY time to time cover official firmware update of Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 whenever Samsung rolled out anything new. The fact is, after installing official firmware update many of you prefer to root it to gain some additional benefits that otherwise isn’t possible. We are here to help you with a rooting guide. This is an easy to follow guide that allow even an Android newbie to root his/her Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000. You probably already know that rooting void your manufacturer warranty and to get back warranty you should install an official firmware (to unroot the device) as well as reset the flash counter using TriangleAway app. This rooting tutorial that allow you to root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running on official firmware won’t require custom recovery such as CWM recovery, instead we will use ODIN utility.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to root official Android firmware on Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with complete steps. To root this firmware we will flash CF-Auto-Root file in Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 that running on official Android firmware. A rooted Android device let you access system files, allow you installing custom firmware and let you flash MODs using a custom recovery. However, as this process push a customize file in your Android device it may erase your personal data and settings, although very unlikely. That’s why we suggest you to follow this guide carefully to properly backup your data that you can restore later.

 

Rooting Information: Once your device is rooted, warranty will get void; However, you can reclaim the warranty by applying official firmware update and then resetting the flash counter to 0 using apps like TriangleAway.
To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store


Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the tablet should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android tablets.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running official Android firmware.

 Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully root your Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 on official Android firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• This root method that we mentioned in this page only applicable for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000.
• Though root usually not effect your tablet internal SD card (memory) data but it’s advisable to follow pre-requisites that we discussed in previous page as precaution.
• This tutorial is for official Android firmware but it may work on other firmware version for same device.
• As we not going to use a file from Samsung, it will increase the binary flash counter of your device.
• This firmware tutorial only allow you to root your tablet. If you looking for a custom recovery then flash it separately.

Complete Rooting Tutorial Of Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000

Step 1: Download CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.zip and Odin 3.07.
Step 2: Now extract CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.zip and at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file within extracted folder.
Step 3: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down  + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in tablet screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select following file in Odin at respective button:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.tar.md5 file.

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected.
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your tablet will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running on official Android firmware is now rooted. You can now install apps that require root permission as well as access system files. To verify your device is rooted or not follow this guide: How To Verify Android Device is Rooted or Not.