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[ROOT] [INFO] Root Methods available for most Tab 4's

Turning this into a central root method & information thread as there are more than one root method available now as well as the issue of the lack of root for some models.
VROOT - Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 only
For the Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 models there is currently one root method reported to work, it's a bit more complicated in that you have to go through extra steps to use your preferred SU app instead of the one that's included in the root method.
If you are interested the method is VROOT and here is a thread by ShinySide which explains how to use it:
The search continues for a better root method and you can check this thread for more info, If/when a better root is obtained I will update this post with the info.
Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 & 10.1 root methods
For the Galaxy Tab 8.0 and 10.1 models there are currently 2 root methods available. The first one that came out was the popular CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire and more recently is Towelroot by Geohot. Please support these devs by donating to them and/or buying their apps.
I'm listing Towelroot first because:
1. I've personally tested it and verified it works on my own Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 WiFi (SM-T330NU)
2. It seems to be easier (it was very easy)
3. It does not seem to trip the KNOX counter (did not for me in any case)
Towelroot
There is a new root method developed by Geohot called Towelroot.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/breaking-geohot-roots-the-verizon-galaxy-s5-with-towelroot/
Originally designed for the AT&T & Verizon Galaxy S5 and Note 3 it seems that this root method works on many other phones and devices. From what I understand it should work on most KitKat devices with a Kernel dated before 03 June 2014.
What this means is that even if you don't want to root right now but you want the option to root later you should not take an OTA update for your tablet unless you've verified that you can still root post-update. Likewise if you are rooted (no matter what method) it's recommended that you never take an OTA update because you should always assume that root will be lost (and may not be obtainable again) and in some extreme cases taking an OTA on a rooted device can brick your device.
I used Towelroot on my Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 WiFi (SM-T330NU) and it worked like a charm.
Here's the thread with more information which also includes Geohot's PayPal information.
CF-Auto-Root
Chainfire has released CF-Auto-Root for the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 4 10.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52846251&highlight=sm-t330nu#post52846251
The files and instructions for how to use them are located on his site:
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Please make sure you read all the disclaimers and warnings on his site and make sure you get the correct Auto-Root for your device.
SM-T330 - Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 WiFi
SM-T330NU - Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 WiFi
SM-T331 - Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 3G (HSPA)
SM-T335 - Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 LTE
SM-T337T - Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 T-Mobile
SM-T530 - Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 WiFi
SM-T530NU - Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 WiFi
SM-T531 - Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 3G (HSPA)
SM-T535 - Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE
I don't know what the difference is between the Tx30 and Tx30NU, just make sure you get the correct one for your tablet model.
If you have a carrier-specific version (if you got your tablet from AT&T for example) you may (probably do) have a different model number and you should triple check to make sure your model matches before attempting to use any of these files.
Your model number might be visible on a sticker on the back of the tablet (it was for me) but in any case you should be able to find it in Settings - General - About Device.
Hope this was helpful, all credit for these root methods goes tot he creators of the methods.

Info combined into original post.

error to me, when i'm trying to root.

Do you have a method and a Custom ROM to flash on the Galaxy Tab 4 8 T330NU (asking you since you have the same tablet as me, you maybe have found a rom to flash on ?!?!)

poudigne said:
Do you have a method and a Custom ROM to flash on the Galaxy Tab 4 8 T330NU (asking you since you have the same tablet as me, you maybe have found a rom to flash on ?!?!)
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I used Towelroot to root mine. I am not aware of any custom ROMs or recoveries that are available yet.

raitchison said:
I used Towelroot to root mine. I am not aware of any custom ROMs or recoveries that are available yet.
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You can add SM-T337T to Chainfire list.
T-Mobile LTE 8 inch

raitchison said:
Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 & 10.1 root methods
I'm listing Towelroot first because:
1. I've personally tested it and verified it works on my own Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 WiFi (SM-T330NU)
2. It seems to be easier (it was very easy)
3. It does not seem to trip the KNOX counter (did not for me in any case)
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At least I'm getting an error when I try to search for a new firmware, telling me that this firmware had been altered. Used towelroot on my SM-T530NU as well.
How can I tell if KNOX counter got up?

husky69 said:
At least I'm getting an error when I try to search for a new firmware, telling me that this firmware had been altered. Used towelroot on my SM-T530NU as well.
How can I tell if KNOX counter got up?
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So your OTA or most official updates will fail if you are rooted, it does't mean you have tripped KNOX.
To verify if you have or haven't tripped KNOX you boot into the bootloader, if it says "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x0" that means you have not tripped KNOX, If it says "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x1" then KNOX is tripped.

raitchison said:
So your OTA or most official updates will fail if you are rooted, it does't mean you have tripped KNOX.
To verify if you have or haven't tripped KNOX you boot into the bootloader, if it says "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x0" that means you have not tripped KNOX, If it says "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x1" then KNOX is tripped.
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Reading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55405627&postcount=95&nocache=1&z=2483499539084732

husky69 said:
At least I'm getting an error when I try to search for a new firmware, telling me that this firmware had been altered. Used towelroot on my SM-T530NU as well.
How can I tell if KNOX counter got up?
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What shows your counter Knox ?

need help
Phone unit: Samsung Tab 4 SM-T231
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: T231XXU0ANE2
LINK TO VOLD.FSTAB:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-eC3fXZBPkcRERVR0RmdU9rZVE/view?usp=sharing
would highly appreciate once modified vold.fstab is done please send to [email protected]
MORE POWER, THANKS A LOT IN ADVANCE!!!!!

hay
srsroot works also ----> srsroot.com

thelous said:
srsroot works also ----> srsroot.com
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Does this method also work with an updated tab with new kernel? (SM-T230)

sunsettrack4 said:
Does this method also work with an updated tab with new kernel? (SM-T230)
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You can test, srsroot is 100% risk free. Sometimes it says that root succesfully instslled but doesnt reslly work :/

Galaxy tab SM-T537A AND SM-T337A

Has anyone been able to or know how to root either one of the tablets I got them both today from at&t the 10.1 inch and the 8.0. I haven't been able to find any info on these mainly how to root and install recovery. Can't find anything device specific to these. Any info would be greatly appreciated

@slumerican35 you can only root them on kitkat, not lollipop. I believe towelroot will work for both. And the AT&T models have locked bootloaders, so unfortunately no custom kernels (ie no CyanogenMod type ROMs) and no custom recoveries

slumerican35 said:
Has anyone been able to or know how to root either one of the tablets I got them both today from at&t the 10.1 inch and the 8.0. I haven't been able to find any info on these mainly how to root and install recovery. Can't find anything device specific to these. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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Its easy download towel root from this website towelroot by geohot.
Now press the red symbol it looks like an opposite y press it and your device is rooted

Get Kingroot from this site, it works on lollipop.

towel root
towel root worked fine for me, after odin tar. file, sm t337a kk NK2, to bad there is no custom recovery.
anyway this device seems to be owned by few people, ALSO, can 5.1 be rooted permanently? or still temp'?
thanks guys.

if this sint allowed, let me know please. sm-t580 and sm-p580

I'm a newbie at this, I've rooted a sm-p600 and jailbreak an ipad air.
I recently bought a galaxy tab a 10.1 sm-t580 and the s-pen sm-p580
I wanted to root the sm-p580 but is currently on android 7.0 and Chainfire does not have the file and honestly (don't know if cf auto root is a custom root or not) I don't want to the the TWR one because for what i'm using it it does not need that many stuff.
my note 10 broke, i was using it only for the ads and games. basically.
my questions. Is it possible to use the cf auto root file for the t580 on the p580?
I did the usb part and unlocked the oem, is oem the bootloader i see everywhere on my searches to root?
I apologize for both my english and grammar. Thank you in advanced!

LALAnana said:
I'm a newbie at this, I've rooted a sm-p600 and jailbreak an ipad air.
I recently bought a galaxy tab a 10.1 sm-t580 and the s-pen sm-p580
I wanted to root the sm-p580 but is currently on android 7.0 and Chainfire does not have the file and honestly (don't know if cf auto root is a custom root or not) I don't want to the the TWR one because for what i'm using it it does not need that many stuff.
my note 10 broke, i was using it only for the ads and games. basically.
my questions. Is it possible to use the cf auto root file for the t580 on the p580?
I did the usb part and unlocked the oem, is oem the bootloader i see everywhere on my searches to root?
I apologize for both my english and grammar. Thank you in advanced!
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It's absolutely pointless having the stock recovery on a rooted device as it can't do anything.
Installing twrp is probably the best mod you can do to an android device.
For backup purposes alone its well worth it and can save massive headaches should some unruly root app brick your device or some important system file gets accidentally removed.
It will be your saviour.

LALAnana said:
I'm a newbie at this, I've rooted a sm-p600 and jailbreak an ipad air.
I recently bought a galaxy tab a 10.1 sm-t580 and the s-pen sm-p580
I wanted to root the sm-p580 but is currently on android 7.0 and Chainfire does not have the file and honestly (don't know if cf auto root is a custom root or not) I don't want to the the TWR one because for what i'm using it it does not need that many stuff.
my note 10 broke, i was using it only for the ads and games. basically.
my questions. Is it possible to use the cf auto root file for the t580 on the p580?
I did the usb part and unlocked the oem, is oem the bootloader i see everywhere on my searches to root?
I apologize for both my english and grammar. Thank you in advanced!
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SuperSU V2.82 works on 7.1.1 nougat so I don't see why it wouldn't work on that tablet.
I have an SM-P550 and when i had 7.1.1 on it, I used SuperSU 2.82 and it worked just fine, the only problem was that the tablet lagged with nougat so I downgraded back to lollipop, But that isn't the fault of SuperSU.

hello anyone have twrp for samsung sm-327vl

hello i am looking for twrp so i can root my samsung j3 if anyone has one greatly appreciated thanks!

TWRP img for SM-S327VL
Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro SM-S327VL
TWRP_j3popltetfnvzw-08051853.img
Good luck.
Let me know if you find a root method that works.

Maybe I can help
SofaKingStoned said:
Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro SM-S327VL
TWRP_j3popltetfnvzw-08051853.img
Good luck.
Let me know if you find a root method that works.
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Het there!
Maybe this website might help you, in installing TWRP and eventually rooting your Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro: https://www.getdroidtips.com/twrp-recovery-galaxy-j3-luna-pro/

No Working TWRP
AdarshB said:
Het there!
Maybe this website might help you, in installing TWRP and eventually rooting your Samsung Galaxy J3 Luna Pro: https://www.getdroidtips.com/twrp-recovery-galaxy-j3-luna-pro/
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I've tried them all.
Still haven't succeeded in a Root Exploit
Nor have I found a working TWRP for this device.
Wonder if there's a way to downgrade software to a firmware pre Knox and Pre dmVerity.
I have CROM and it says bootloader is unlocked.
However, FastBoot still cannot find device and Root cannot be successful.
I'm beginning to think CROM only reads OEM Unlock in DevOptions.
Which may very well be unlocked when phone is <On> ONLY
I found an APK that says it unlocks Samsung BootLocker. But it has a emulator, and I don't know what it needs me to hash. Any command I've attempted, wasn't an executable command..?.

Possible to root Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) T515

Hi xda group,
was hoping someone could help me out. i just got a Tab A 10.1 LTE and wanted to root it. However i have not found a twrp for our devices. can anyone help me out please? or point me in the right direction? would greatly appriciate it.
Hope this sub isnt dead

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A10.1 (2019) SM-T515 T515XXS4ATB4 tablet and want to install TWRP on it. I searched the web and found nothing for this model. I don't know what to look for or a TWRP is not available for my tablet yet. I want to know if I have to wait or look for more. For rooting what application can I use without needing TWRP?
I tried to root the tablet with several applications: Dr.Fone - Root, Kingo Root, SuperSU Pro Root App, Superuser Root App and every time it bugged me. I'm trapped in a circle without exit. Baseband Version: T515XXS4ATB4 has the six end characters that I have not encountered in other discussions. Are they so important? Like other tablets I have not seen so many variants.