The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 series devices are still running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Even though Samsung has not provided the official update, you can still install latest Android OS. To do it, you should root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100. Rooting Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 lets you install custom ROMs, Kernels and you can customize the device to suit your desire. Before getting into the tutorial, you should know what does rooting mean?

If you are ready to root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, do follow the prerequisites below to safeguard your personal data and to ensure successful rooting process.

PREREQUISITES

Check Device Model Number It is vital to check device model number before rooting/unlocking/flashing process to ensure flashing compatible files on the device. The device model name should be Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0(GT-P3100) running on Android 4.0.3 Ice cream Sandwich. If the device model number doesn’t match with mentioned one, do not attempt the tutorial. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 USB Drivers To root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, it is to be connected with PC. For the PC to detect the device, it should have installed Samsung USB drivers. If you’ve not installed previously, download them form below source and install manually. Download Samsung USB drivers Steps To Be Considered Enable USB debugging on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 which lets the device establish a stable connection with computer via USB. You can do it by following the below mentioned path. In latest versions of Android, the Enable Debugging option will be hidden in depth of settings panel. You can follow our guide to enable USB debugging.

which lets the device establish a stable connection with computer via USB. You can do it by following the below mentioned path. In latest versions of Android, the Enable Debugging option will be hidden in depth of settings panel. You can follow our guide to enable USB debugging. Rooting the device erase entire data on the device including internal SD card. So, make sure you create a backup of entire important data. If you are not familiar with Android backup process, you can refer our guide to Backup Android phone data.

Make sure the phone’s battery is at least 60% charged at the start up of tutorial. If battery runs off during unlocking process, it may turn your phone into brick. So, charge the device before tutorial.

If the device bootloader is locked, it is to be unlocked before rooting process. You cannot gain root access unless bootloader is unlocked. Are you sure you completed all the above steps? Yes, you can now get started with the rooting process.

Downloads section

Cf-Auto-Root packge

ODIN flashing tool

Guide to root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100 on Android 4.0.3 ICS

Disclaimer: Rooting/Unlocking/Installing custom ROMs and Kernels are not official methods. So, neither device manufacturer nor Droid Word team is responsible if anything goes wrong with your device during the process. This article is only for educational purpose. You can continue with the implementation at your own risk.

Steps to be followed

Step 1: Download the ODIN flashing tool and CF-Auto-root package from the above downloads section to your PC.

Step 2: Create a new folder on desktop and unzip the downloaded packages to the folder.

Step 3: Enter the download mode on Galaxy tab 2. Don’t know how? Follow the below steps:

Turn off the device.

Press and hold Home+Volume Down buttons.

buttons. Now press the Power button until you see the Android logo.

button until you see the Android logo. Now press Power button again to confirm

Step 4: Once the Galaxy Tab is in download mode, launch the ODIN setup file from the previously created folder.

Step 5: Now connect the Galaxy Tab to PC using USB cable. If the connection is successful, the box under ID:COM turns yellow.

Step 6: Once connection is done, click on PDA button in ODIN and choose the CF-Auto-Root-espressorf-espressorfxx-gtp3100.tar.md5 file from the created folder.

Step 7: Check Auto reboot and F. Reset time if not previously checked.

Step 8: Once done with all the above steps, click on Start button in ODIN which starts the flashing process. Do not interrupt the process.

Step 9: After the flashing process is successful, the box under ID:COM turns green indicating successful completion. The device reboots automatically. You can disconnect the device after seeing home screen.

That’s it! You’ve successfully root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3100 running on Android 4.0.3 ICS. If you face any issues while following the above tutorial, do let us know through the comments section. We may help you out.