How to Root Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 Using Three Methods

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For the users of Samsung Galaxy Tab who want to upgrade their devices, they should root the devices first ib order to make change of the system. Since its first inception, the devices already got positive reviews from the users around the world as well as negative reviews. 

Featured with good performance and features, Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 is indeed able to use in everyday need to work in every use, gaming or everything. Fortunately, there are many developers who develop the system and make many improvements for the system, including providing the upgrade for the latest Android ICS version, even the official do not provide that. Thanks to XDA-forum members who always try to make every Android devices look better and better.

However, you should know that rooting your device will void your warranty, and when something error you could never ask the warranty of  the device. So, in order to root your device, you must consider wether it is needed or not.

Requirements

Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 and one windows PC.
Samsung Kies installed on your PC. This is necessary as it will automatically install most Samsung USB drivers.
Enable USB debugging mode on your tablet. You can do this by heading to “Settings > Application > Development > USB Debugging.” Make sure that there is a check mark beside that option.

1. SuperOneClick 2.3.3 Method

NOTE: This method has been reported to work on the Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Some users on Android 2.2 Froyo have also reported success with using this method. You’ll need a Windows PC for this method.


.Install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher if you’re using Windows XP from here.
.Make sure you have the USB drivers for your tablet installed on your PC. If you have Samsung KIES, you most likely have the drivers. If not, download the USB drivers for your tablet from here (SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_Galaxy_Tab_GT-P1000_x86.exe) and install them to your PC.
.On your tablet, go to Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB debugging.
.Disable Samsung KIES (if it’s installed on your PC) and security suites (e.g., firewalls, antivirus).
.Download SuperOneClick 2.3.3 from here (SuperOneClickv2.3.3-ShortFuse.zip) and save it to your PC.
.Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your computer.
.Connect your Galaxy Tab to your PC via USB cable. Make sure that you don’t mount your SD card.
.Double-click SuperOneClick.exe to launch the program.
.Select the Root button to start rooting your tablet.
.Wait for a couple of minutes while the SuperOneClick application finishes rooting your tablet. It may take 5-10 minutes for it to successfully root your device.

2. DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit 4.0

NOTE: This method has been reported to work on the Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. You’ll need a Windows PC for this method.

.Make sure you have the USB drivers for your tablet installed on your PC. If you have Samsung KIES, you most likely have the drivers. If not, download the USB drivers for your tablet from here (SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_Galaxy_Tab_GT-P1000_x86.exe) and install them to your PC.
.On your tablet, go to Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB debugging.
.Go to Settings > Applications and enable Unknown sources.
.Download DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit 4.0 from here (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip, 1.8 MB) to your computer.
.Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your computer.
.Disable Samsung KIES (if it’s installed on your PC) and security suites (e.g., firewalls, antivirus).
.Connect your tablet to your PC using a USB cable.
.Find runme.bat among the extracted files.
.Double-click on runme.bat.
.Follow the instructions on the screen.
.When the procedure finishes, the rooting tool will have rooted your device, installed BusyBox, installed the su binaries, and installed the Superuser app.

3. z4root Method

NOTE: This method has been reported to work on the Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 running Android 2.2 Froyo, although some users running Android 2.3 Gingerbread have also reported varying levels of success.

.On your tablet, go to Settings > Applications and enable Unknown sources.
.Download the z4root app to your tablet from http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...root.1.3.0.apk, 955.5 kB).
.Install the z4root app on your tablet. You’ll need a file manager app to be able to install the APK file. Try ASTRO File Manager or ES File
.Explorer, both of which are available from the Google Play Store.
.Launch the z4root app.
.Tap the Permanent Root button.
.After the app has finished rooting the tablet, it will also install su binaries and BusyBox.