Locked Bootloader rooted with 3.1

Riztnack · Jun 20, 2011

I have just installed 3.1 and have gotten root on my white 16gb retail verison, I will post instructions hopefully tonight.

*bootloader is still locked =/

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Update*
I found this work for me and these are the steps that I have taken.

First:
Go to this link
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1119492

Follow the instructions there, once you reboot your tab you will get alot of FC, it is because of the stock android keyboard dictionary. You can curb the FC by switching the keyboard to Samsung keyboard.

Once this step is complete, download this
Root exploit

Place in on the root of your SD card

Turn off your tab

-press and hold the power button
-once the samsung galaxy 10.1 comes up push the volume down button
-release the buttons, this will display two icons
-push the volume down once to select the left icon, then press volume up to enter
-this will load up the stock recovery
-select the option to install update from SD card
-install the root/SU file you just downloaded and put on your SD card
-reboot into android

once rebooted, you should have root. but you still have a little bit of system instability.
-download this
http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/sys-backup/hc_31/hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip
-put it on the root of your SD card
-download the free verison of rom manager
-open it, select the top option, flash clockworkmod recovery, select samsung galaxy tab 10.1
-you should now have CWM flashed

Turn off your tab

-press and hold the power button
-once the samsung galaxy 10.1 comes up push the volume down button
-release the buttons, this will display two icons
-push the volume down once to select the left icon, then press volume up to enter
-this will load up the clockwork recovery

*******DONT WIPE*******

-select the option to install update from SD card
-install the hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip

it will take a little while to install, give it a few.

-Reboot

it will take a while on the samsung screen, give it a few.

once the tab is booted back up, check the version. 3.1
you can go back to using the stock android keyboard as well now.

You also might notice that you have lost root now.

Just reflash the root/su file that we did through the stock. reboot and you have a locked 3.1 with root tab =)

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credit
SS2006
pershoot
oxeneers
more people I am sure! Thanks

If you like the research I did please donate to Riztnack@gmail.com through www.paypal.com

Riztnack · Jun 20, 2011

Updated! let me know if it works for you. will try adding screenshots of mine as well

klebs89 · Jun 20, 2011

Worked perfectly on a 16 gb retail gray with locked boot loader.

I followed the instructions to the letter. For good measure, i then did a factory reset, followed by a re-root. Boot loader is still locked (as was expected) but considering the speed this was done in, I'm sure it's only a matter of time.

Looks like those two failed exchanges today looking for an unlocked tab were a big waste of time.

Only clarification I want to make is there is no need to check for the OTA (credit for this also to Riztnack)

Absolutely brilliant work.

DroidHam · Jun 20, 2011

What do we need a unlocked bootloader for if we have root and CWM?

klebs89 · Jun 20, 2011

DroidHam said:
What do we need a unlocked bootloader for if we have root and CWM?

No reason other than why not. It's nice to have something as open as possible if there's little risk in doing it. I don't really care, I'm already happy.

Framedtrash · Jun 20, 2011

i take it this method would also work on a retail 10.1 with a unlocked bootloader ??

Riztnack · Jun 20, 2011

Framedtrash said:
i take it this method would also work on a retail 10.1 with a unlocked bootloader ??

yes it should

Riztnack · Jun 20, 2011

DroidHam said:
What do we need a unlocked bootloader for if we have root and CWM?

For a kernel later on, someone might OC the Tab soon.

kirdroid · Jun 20, 2011

How do you get into download mode for Odin? I'm trying Power + Vol down, then VOl up. I get a screen with Android icon saying downloading and it goes off immediately.
How do i make it stay on the downloading screen, so that i can flash the file thu Odin as per Step 1?

EDIT : Nevermind got into download mode...was doing it wrong

kirdroid · Jun 20, 2011

Can someone please post a mirror or dropbox link for hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip file?

I'm having trouble downloading the file from the server posted in the OP

kirdroid · Jun 20, 2011

kirdroid said:
Can someone please post a mirror or dropbox link for hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip file?

I'm having trouble downloading the file from the server posted in the OP

Never mind looks like the download link is down for the 3.1 update.
I will try that tomorrow morning, but im now rooted

Thanks a bunch OP.

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Lou2serious · Jun 20, 2011

Framedtrash said:
i take it this method would also work on a retail 10.1 with a unlocked bootloader ??

Does anyones's retail model show a lock on the bootscreen similar to the nexus phones? I picked mine up today and I was wondering did I have a happy accident.

here's a pic.

klebs89 · Jun 20, 2011

Lou2serious said:
Does anyones's retail model show a lock on the bootscreen similar to the nexus phones? I picked mine up today and I was wondering did I have a happy accident.

here's a pic.

[picture]

Your boot loader is unlocked (many people's are). Check the other root thread for other people with your situation(even though apparently this method should work as well).

Mje2004 · Jun 20, 2011

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

DroidHam · Jun 20, 2011

how do you tell if your bootloader is unlocked? is it possible before buying?

Framedtrash · Jun 20, 2011

DroidHam said:
how do you tell if your bootloader is unlocked? is it possible before buying?

you would have to boot the tab up to check if the bootloader is unlocked
at the moment it doesn't matter as we can get root on both the unlocked and locked bootloaders
you only need a unlocked bootloader for flashing new kernals and at the moment we dont have any
the guys got root access in only a few days im sure they will work out how to crack the bootloader soon enough

nagmier · Jun 20, 2011

worked for me, i am getting a few fc(acore,gapps are a cpl processes i noticed) here and there but otherwise it seems good

anilkuj · Jun 20, 2011

any diff between this 3.1 and the retail 3.1 in general and specifically regarding the future updates like touchwiz etc ??

joedoe · Jun 20, 2011

Lou2serious said:
Does anyones's retail model show a lock on the bootscreen similar to the nexus phones? I picked mine up today and I was wondering did I have a happy accident.

here's a pic.

Where did you get it from?

droxid · Jun 21, 2011

Yay rooted! Kinda Painless....

although when I was flashing cwm it didnt ask for su permissions and it forceclosed. I needed a reboot and that did it

Thanks bud you're the best.

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