If you
are looking for an easy and working method to root your
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
GT-P5100 Tablet, then you're on right place. Here you'll find a simple step
by step guide to
root Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean official firmware. The device was released with Android 4.0.4 ICS and last updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. If you own the device, then you can now root it using the below tutorial.
After having an Android Tablet or,
after updating official firmware, many of us prefer to
root our device to enjoy
some additional features that
unrooted android Tablet doesn't offer. With a
rooted android Tablet, you can install apps that ask
root permission, flash
various
custom ROMs, install
MODs and tweak various features. Root removes
default
bloatware apps that free-up lots of memory space and
extend the battery
life. To know more about
benefits of rooting android Tablet, read-
Complete Note on What is Rooting and
Benefits of Rooting Android Tablet.
So,
want to
root your Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5100? Continue reading this page to get all the
necessary steps to successfully root your device. The root file (
CF-Auto-Root)
we used in this tutorial is safe and have nearly 100% success rate. We'll use
Odin software to flash the root file.
The
tutorial is made with simple step by step guide, so that even an android newbie
user can follow and successfully root his/her device. However, in this process
you may loss your personal data and settings. So, we recommend you to follow all
the backup instructions before proceed to rooting guide.
Caution
- This rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5100
model (espresso10rf). So, don't try this in any other android device. Check your device model
number from- Settings-About Tablet.
- Rooting voids your Tablet's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back
the warranty anytime by flashing official firmware.
- This guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own
risk. We are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after
following this tutorial.
Pre-Requisites:
- Check battery percentage, charge your device to a decent level of at
least 60% battery power. Your device should not turn
off during installation.
- Turn on USB Debugging mode,
go to Settings-Developer Options-USB
Debugging
- Backup important data and
settings to external storage- follow this guide
- Install USB driver for your device on your computer- Download Samsung USB Driver
All the above
pre-requisites are very important and must be followed before proceed to
installation guide. Hope you get all the above points and done as mentioned.
Now, you are ready to move to the final step of this tutorial where we have
arranged a step by step details guide on how to root Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5100 running
on official firmware.
How to Root Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5100 Running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean through Odin:

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Now, Switch off your Tablet and boot Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100
into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons together (long press until the boot
screen appear), now press Volume
Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
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Run the Odin3
v3.07.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on
Run as administrator)
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Now connect your Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 to your computer via USB
cable
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In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number
like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your
device has been detected by Odin3.
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Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.
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Now, click on the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-espresso10rf-espresso10rfxx-gtp5100.tar.md5 file.
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Finally, click on the Start button to begin the rooting process, wait
few moments.
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Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green
background
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Your Tablet should automatically reboot after
completion
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You can now disconnect your Tablet from
computer
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Finish
Congrats! You have completed the tutorial to
root Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 running on official
firmware. Hope you successfully done the rooting process. If you followed everything as
mentioned in the above tutorial, then your
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 should now rooted and
you have complete control over your device. Now, install apps that ask root
permission or flash various custom ROMs. To verify your device is rooted or not, you can
download and run the
Root Checker App from Google Play Store. If you have any
doubt or query about the tutorial, feel free to contact with us using the
comment form below, and share your rooting experience with us.