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Root you Galaxy Tab - It Works!

Taken from the Captivate from forums. The rageagainstthecage method works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I have rooted the Tab using this one click method.

How do you have the Tab? Your using a prototype or something?

Got it from Italy. It is being sold there right now. I can refer you to an eBay seller who ships internationally if you like (via pm only)
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I'm confused. Where is the info to root the Tab and my Captivate with the one click method. I don't see any instructions, links, etc. Did I miss something? Please pardon my ignorance. I'm new to Droid. Ditched my iPhone. Yay!!

not working for me
it seems, the one click root will work, but it does NOT.
superuser app is installed by oneclick windows exe, but if i start titanium backup, it asks for super user rights, but the super user app shows an error message.
"NO ROOT RIGHTS! sorry"
i got my samsung galaxy pad yesterday in milano/italia with stock rom.
useful hints?

Universal androot will not work, too.
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Correction!
Titanium now works and is green listed in superuser app.(I HAVE INSTALLED THE BUSYBOX INSIDE TITANIUM )
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The root method works.
You might need to try more than once, but it works.

Great work guys.
Once the Tab hits general release it might be worth re-posting the root method in it entirety in here, so that there we can keep Tab related root discussion in this forum rather than cluttering the Captivate one.

could you pm me the info?

working great here.... Thank you very much

I try with SuperOneClick v1.4, but non function.
The program say, after recognize the device that it's routed, but it's not true, is impossible to install busybox

darkodarko said:
I try with SuperOneClick v1.4, but non function.
The program say, after recognize the device that it's routed, but it's not true, is impossible to install busybox
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install titanium backup, open it, give permissions, click on problems and it will download the busybox....... simple

I guess it's about a time to publish step-by-step instructions for android newbies like me.

Hi, I got today my Galaxy Tab and tried "One click root", but failed.
I found that when I connected to PC, my "USB debugging" is disabled.
Anyone has any idea? pls
HTC Hero,
Galaxy Tab
Mikhail

grinfeld said:
Hi, I got today my Galaxy Tab and tried "One click root", but failed.
I found that when I connected to PC, my "USB debugging" is disabled.
Anyone has any idea? pls
HTC Hero,
Galaxy Tab
Mikhail
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disconnect it from the PC and then enable the debugging mode and connect it to PC

Did it. I think that you have to install Samsung Kies first, to be able to recognize the Tab correctly for exploit to run.
For me this solved the situation.

chowdarygm said:
install titanium backup, open it, give permissions, click on problems and it will download the busybox....... simple
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I tryed, but titanium backup say that don't have the root privilage to install busybox.
The problem is that SuperOneClick v1.4 say that the device is rooted immediatly after the device connect.
I don't understand why

darkodarko said:
I tryed, but titanium backup say that don't have the root privilage to install busybox.
The problem is that SuperOneClick v1.4 say that the device is rooted immediatly after the device connect.
I don't understand why
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did you by any chance rooted the tab , unrooted it with superoneclick and trying to root again ?

Thanks.
My Galaxy Tab is rooted successfully.
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Z4root gone from marketplace... how to root?

Seems that Z4root is gone from the marketplace. I am just learning how to do things on an android device, so please bear with me.
I have the U.S. AT&T Galaxy Tab and initial rooted it with Z4 when it was in the marketplace. I then later did the whole flashing to get the Phone and 3G working on the device. Now I want to fix the missing protected apps marketplace issue. In order to do this... the device needs to be rooted.
Now that Z4 is gone... is there another way to get it Z4 or to get rooted in general?

I had the same problem, believe z4root doesn't work with latest rom so I used this which worked like a charm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
moviecouple said:
Seems that Z4root is gone from the marketplace. I am just learning how to do things on an android device, so please bear with me.
I have the U.S. AT&T Galaxy Tab and initial rooted it with Z4 when it was in the marketplace. I then later did the whole flashing to get the Phone and 3G working on the device. Now I want to fix the missing protected apps marketplace issue. In order to do this... the device needs to be rooted.
Now that Z4 is gone... is there another way to get it Z4 or to get rooted in general?
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you can install z4root through applanet

So this app called Applanet is something that I have to download on a computer and then it syncs with the Tab? Is that even safe?

Thank you.
gnasher666 said:
I had the same problem, believe z4root doesn't work with latest rom so I used this which worked like a charm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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I did try this and it does work on the AT&T GT!
Great work - thanks!

What's stopping you from getting the App from Ryan's topic.

Side Load Works
Manually copy z4root.apk to the internal sd card
my files --> touch the file and let it install.
Activate usb debugging mode and run z4root

Really? You can just manually copy z4root.apk to the internal sd card, click it and install? And it actually works? I have the latest version of it too on my PC.

moviecouple said:
So this app called Applanet is something that I have to download on a computer and then it syncs with the Tab? Is that even safe?
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Search for applanet.apk and you should be golden, if not I will pm you the apk

moviecouple said:
Really? You can just manually copy z4root.apk to the internal sd card, click it and install? And it actually works? I have the latest version of it too on my PC.
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Yep, just get something like astro file manager and click the apk, it'll be installed automatically... after you enable 3rd party app sources of course.

How do I enable 3rd part apps?

You can use superoneclick root as well.
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moviecouple said:
How do I enable 3rd part apps?
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Go to Settings/Applications and tick the top option named "Unknown Sources"
Which says ~ 'Allow install of non-market applications'

Beards said:
Go to Settings/Applications and tick the top option named "Unknown Sources"
Which says ~ 'Allow install of non-market applications'
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Thats how it should be, but didn't the greedy bastards (AT&T) disable sideloading in their preload? I don't have an AT&T tab so I can't check.

Beards said:
What's stopping you from getting the App from Ryan's topic.
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thanks man. That was so easy to get this big boy rooted.

Any good ROM's available or worth trying out?
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milomak said:
thanks man. That was so easy to get this big boy rooted.
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No problem..... Great isn't it.

[Q] Help->How to install non-marketplace app

I have a brand new AT&T Tab and need assistance. I am able to install non-marketplace apps using Sideload Wonder Machine however I have an interesting problem. I have an app (Lotus Notes Installer) that itself downloads another app and tries to install it but I get the dreaded "For security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market" message.
I have installed and run z4root and did a temporary root and also installed Superuser and Busybox and I still get the block message.
I am an Android newbie and don't know exactly how to proceed.
Thanks,
Richard

Hey Richard,
I had the same type of problem you did with my AT&T SGT. I also used the Sideload Wonder Machine. Here is link for my situation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914697
Lotus Note Installer app downloading and installing another app? I have not hit that kind of hurdle. Can you get your hands on the apk that Lotus Note Installer is trying to download and install? Maybe you can istall that through sideload wonder machine?

w4rmk said:
I have a brand new AT&T Tab and need assistance. I am able to install non-marketplace apps using Sideload Wonder Machine however I have an interesting problem. I have an app (Lotus Notes Installer) that itself downloads another app and tries to install it but I get the dreaded "For security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market" message.
I have installed and run z4root and did a temporary root and also installed Superuser and Busybox and I still get the block message.
I am an Android newbie and don't know exactly how to proceed.
Thanks,
Richard
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This may be a stupid question, but have you set your Tab to allow installing of non-market apps? It's in Settings - Applications - check 'Unknown sources'

I do not see an option in my settings for "allow unknown sources", here's what I have:
Settings>Application
Manage Applications
- this doesn't appear to have any options for unknown sources settings
Running Services
- this is only for stopping running services
Development
- only options here are USB debugging, stay awake, allow mock locations
Am I missing something? or did AT&T remove the option from recently shipping tabs? (got mine yesterday)

I was able to sideload the Notes Installer, but once on the Tab, that application connects to the corporate server and attemtps to install another application on the Tab and that is where I get stuck.

Use SuperOneClick. This tool not only allow rooting but has option for allowing install of non-market apps. Simply select that option and it will update your systems settings to allow installs from other than market - sd card, web, etc. I am also using AT&T tab and this worked for me. Note it does not add the menu option of "allow apps from unknown sources" but trust me it works.
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I installed the new firmware that allows me to make phone calls using the great instructions provided in theis forum and that resolved my issue and now i can install the Lotus Notes app with no problem. I am really liking the new O/S, it seems a little snappier than the the AT&T one.

w4rmk said:
Am I missing something? or did AT&T remove the option from recently shipping tabs? (got mine yesterday)
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You missed nothing - this is just another retarded AT&T carrier customization that they do on all their Android phones (AFAIK!).
Regards,
Dave

Yup, AT&T has removed the "install non-market apps" menu option from their retail Tabs. Very sad that they do that to their customers. I will say the I like their approach to selling the Tab, you pay the retail price and their is no contract to worry about and if you want data you pay on a month-to-month basis, exactly like they do with the Apple iPad. I cannot image getting a subsidized Tab from T-Mobile and getting stuck with a 2 year contract. In this market nobody keeps a phone or tablet for 2 years, it would be a dinosaur by then.

GREATEST INSTRUCTIONS EVER! - How to ROOT your Samsung Galaxy Tab

There are many guides out there on how to root your Tab, but I wanted to create one that explains the process in extremely detailed instructions to help new comers. Most guides I see have many ambiguities in them that would cause noobs to get stuck on and panic. I wanted to create a guide that makes them feel comfortable rooting their Tab, knowing that all the information is in front of them. (These instructions are meant for Galaxy Tabs that are running stock firmware that have not received any updates from their carriers and so forth. Specifically, these instructions were tested on newly bought Tabs from T-Mobile USA)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab can be rooted quite easily using an application (app) called z4root. The app can be downloaded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953 (Scroll down to the end of the FIRST post and you'll see the file under "Attached Files"
This guide will help you root your Tab using this app. The instructions that I will be providing are EXTREMELY detailed and will help anyone new to rooting accomplish this on their Tab(s) quite easily. Make sure to follow my instructions carefully so you don't miss anything and I guarantee you'll be successful. Let's begin!
1. Download the z4root app from the link above either from your Tab or a computer (I suggest using a computer to download it. You'll have to create an account on the website if you don't already have one in order to download the file. Once downloaded, transfer the file to your Tab using the data cable that came with it. Select "Mass Storage" on your Tab when prompted. I suggest copying the file into the main directory of your Tab [Tab's internal storage, not microSD card])
2. Once the file is on your Tab, search for an application called "ASTRO file manager" on the Android Market. Download and install it.
3. In order to install the downloaded z4root app, you'll need to:
Go to SETTINGS > APPLICATIONS > and check "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
4. Launch ASTRO and use it to navigate to the downloaded z4root file. If you downloaded the file from your Tab, it should be in the "DOWNLOAD" folder. If you transfered the file using a computer, just navigate to wherever it is you copied the file to.
Once you find it, select it. Choose "Open App Manager." Now choose "Install."
5. Go to SETTINGS > DEVELOPMENT > and check "USB debugging." Launch z4root then select the "PERMANENT" root option. The application should take anywhere between 30 seconds - 1 minute to successfully root your Tab. Once it's done, it should reboot your Tab automatically. (NOTE: If z4root gets stuck on the screen that says "Rebooting..." for more than about 5 minutes, try pressing the HOME button on your Tab. If you can get back to the home screen, manually reboot the Tab yourself. If the Tab is completely frozen at the "Rebooting..." screen, force the Tab off by holding the Power Button for about 6 seconds, or until the Tab shuts off then turn it back on.
6. Once the Tab is back on, open up the APPLICATIONS drawer. You should see an app called "SUPERUSER." If you see this application, then you're done! You have successfully ROOTED your Galaxy Tab. Nice work! If you don't see SUPERUSER, go back and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
Congratulations, you're now free to modify your Tab in ways that will enhance it's speed and performance by a great deal. The next thing that you would probably want to do to your Tab is to flash (install) an EXT4 kernel. This will convert the Tab's proprietary RFS file system to the EXT4 file system, which will increase speed and performance by a lot. Once you do that, it will be time to flash a ROM that has enhancements and modifications built into it that meets your needs. Rooting and flashing these ROMs will help you get the most out of your Tab. Tutorials like this one for flashing the EXT4 kernel and custom ROMs will be coming soon. Stay tuned!
If you have any questions, please contact me here on XDA for further assistance. Good luck!

If you searched before posting, you'd have discovered that *nothing* you have posted here is new. It also doesn't work for some Tabs with later ROMs, and for this you would need to use SuperOneClickRoot, or manually apply the RageAgainstTheCage exploit.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
If you searched before posting, you'd have discovered that *nothing* you have posted here is new. It also doesn't work for some Tabs with later ROMs, and for this you would need to use SuperOneClickRoot, or manually apply the RageAgainstTheCage exploit.
Regards,
Dave
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It's true. Nothing new and it's not "Greatest"
Sometime we have to use the SuperOneClick.
Just for confirmation.
FYI

I had the z4root until the sprint ota update then I lost it I then tried the z4root root again and it wouldn't work so I tried superoneclick and it says waiting for device and stays there I have windows xp and a sprint galaxy tab in need of help I just want to be rooted again.
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Why is it called one click when it is so complicated?
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Pretty much Alex's guide is exactly how my rooting process went on my off-contract T-Mobile Tab. I will look forward to the next episode about flashing, unless I get up the courage to try myself.

Prubin999 said:
Why is it called one click when it is so complicated?
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Dude...seriously?!

Agreed. If I could only get Kies to see my galaxy then maye I could actually try SuperOneClick.

Hello dear friend and thanks for the instructions.
However in my Tab there is no "Unknown sourc e" to enable. AT+T locked it for good.

My DInc has been flashed more than a Girls Gone wild camera man and I still wont do the GTab.....soo complicated and just not worth it at this point. I have a Sprint version and it has gotten no love, nothing worth trying at least.
There has got to be an easier way.
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Z4Root is a joke....
Sorry to say that I've tried this method and IT DOES NOT WORK (for me anyway). So what is a person supposed to do in this situation? Are there other ways to root the tab other than z4root?

captainags said:
Hello dear friend and thanks for the instructions.
However in my Tab there is no "Unknown sourc e" to enable. AT+T locked it for good.
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Is this what happens on all newer AT&T GTs? I assume there is a work around that someone knows?

Is there a tutorial on what to do next to convert to ext4 and get cwm and backups moving along on the tab?

thanks for the post, great info

Thnx... let the flashing begin

On vzw tab z4root gets to "aquiring root shell" then quits.
Any ideas?
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Thanks for the information. Great post.

primussucks10 said:
On vzw tab z4root gets to "aquiring root shell" then quits.
Any ideas?
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Have you got usb debugging enabled ?
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No Root for you
Okay, So I have tried to do the SuperOneClick and Z4Root, and neither work for my Verizon branded Tab. Rather upset as I would LOVE to uninstall the bloatware. I don't really want root access for anything other than that, and maybe a little overclocking action. Any word on anything new for rooting the Tab? Even this thread that is only a couple of months old seems "out dated" due to any recent updates from Samsung and the carriers.

etschuetz said:
Okay, So I have tried to do the SuperOneClick and Z4Root, and neither work for my Verizon branded Tab. Rather upset as I would LOVE to uninstall the bloatware. I don't really want root access for anything other than that, and maybe a little overclocking action. Any word on anything new for rooting the Tab? Even this thread that is only a couple of months old seems "out dated" due to any recent updates from Samsung and the carriers.
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I read that Z4Root would not work once Verizon's EC02 update is installed, so I used SuperOneClick after the update. I'll admit it's not as intuitive to use, but I searched this forum, found instructions for how to use it, and it worked OK for me.
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[Q] Any way to root VM Intercept? Please help I've tried everything!

Hey people,
I've been trying for a while now to root my sister's Intercept (virgin mobile). I've looked all over the place and no method seems to work. Does anyone know of a way to do it?
I've tried:
z4root apk (said phone is rooted but su wasn't installed and all other apps said it wasn't, including root checkers)
intercept root apk (same as above)
SuperOneClick (latest version) (stopped in the middle and never completed, always fails)
Gingerbreak apk (just reboots the phone and doesn't do anything)
Any ideas? Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

The intercept root apk worked like cake for me. I would try doing a factory reset then using that apk first thing after rebooting. It doesn't work with FB01 (Sprint) Intercepts after a February 29, 2012 update, but it should still work with EC07 (VM).
This is the one I used: http://intercept-root.googlecode.com/files/InterceptRootV1-35.apk
Once you've used the app once and reboot your phone, open it again and if it worked you should see options to either unroot or install CM01 custom recovery (recommended if you want to flash roms onto it).
Good luck!

Gonna try it out when I get a chance. Thanks!

The z4root dont work on the intercept anymore. and the inerceptroot.apk on my phone would say that it was failed or what not and i would use root apps and they would still work (even without superuser)

I have been using a optimus v but I have an intercept that's rooted with super one click. Its a brand new phone just opened it and runs like crap slow and just tards out. Rooted it to try and fix it still a no go. Any clues
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I have the sprint version, interceptroot.apk worked until the latest FB01 update, after that I had to us samsung SWupdater to load customer recovey

Intercept root apk should work with the VM intercept. I recently tried that method on mine, but I had to do it a couple of times before it actually rooted it.
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jaredw444 said:
I have been using a optimus v but I have an intercept that's rooted with super one click. Its a brand new phone just opened it and runs like crap slow and just tards out. Rooted it to try and fix it still a no go. Any clues
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Id just start from scratch and find a stock rom to flash. I used to have a VM intercept for a painful 2 years. Sometimes you just need to start over with a fresh rom.

BudDroid said:
Id just start from scratch and find a stock rom to flash. I used to have a VM intercept for a painful 2 years. Sometimes you just need to start over with a fresh rom.
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Its still stock rom never fa
lashed anything on the phone. Its actually started working like a normal intercept. Had it off for about 2 weeks then turned it on recently and works alot better. I'm pretty much using the phone as a play toy seeing what I can change and explore all the files to get a better idea about android. Maybe I can find a way to make the intercept a good phone.e( highly unlikely, since it is an intercept)
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Intercept root
i have an intercept from VM and it was easily rooted with interceptroot.apk Google it, a safe copy will be found on sdx-developers website.
this should get you started, make sure you download the file with your phone, click the home button. Next, click the settings button on your phone, go to applications and then in the following menu, go to development and turn on usb debugging and use the back icon, next allow unknown sources in the menu you are now into again, and click the home button yet again.
Make sure you have some sort of file browser, I personally prefer the app "file expert" but others have their own preferences. (you can use any file tools, like: es file explorer(free), file explorer(free and paid), file expert(free and donate versions), root explorer(free and paid verisons). Anyways, go to your sdcard with the file tool, locate the folder called download, and tap the icon that says "intercept-root.apk" make sure its version 1.35!
You should be asked if you'd like to install, select install. *** NOTE: if you have an antivirus on your phone(whats the point?) you'll get a pup warning, it does not mean its a virus, just a Potentially Unwanted Program, which means that you might not want to install just because it will void your warranty.. if you don't mind, JUST IGNORE! ****
next, you will have a few options, might I suggest permanent root so you don't have to keep rooting your device, it will also have other options and install a handy icon inside your applications menu screen for safe keeping!
You should be all good to go, to find out, go to the google play store and download a program thats free called "root checker basic" It will let you know if your good to go or not.
That concludes the fast off the top of my head tutorial! happy rooting!
*** Update ***
This intercept root apk file also has the option to install the CM01 recovery mod (flash) if your into modding or wanting to flash the phone to a new network sometime (why????) you might want to use this too, make sure to read up on it, I personally have not done it and choose not to, at least yet.. This is important if you want to install roms, kernels (like crappy-kernel) and opens more features to your phone, but can render it into a paper weight if your not careful and PAY ATTENTION!
hope this helps everyone.