[Guide] Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210 without pre-rooted firmware

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negativzeroe

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So does anyone got the firmware EXE for this? I think we bricked it...
 
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LYandroid

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if i was to do this would i still be able to get the official latest jelly bean off samsung ota

Yes you can,with SuperSU app, it has survival option (it makes the SAMSUNG ota update thinks that the device is unrooted, read more about it:D).
Sorry for bad enghlish.

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Tasunko01

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Hi!

Rooting is succesfully! Apparently. Can I delete original installed applications. No messages that need root access to it. :)
But have a problem with SuperUser. SuperSU installer message: SuperSu's binary is not present, this is a fatal error! :( and Root Checker: sorry This device does not have proper access! Why??? :(

How do I download a binary? How to install? Please help! Thanks! :)
 
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    Hello everyone,
    my english is not too good so exuse me.
    This guide is for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210 only.
    i take not responsibility for bricking your device so please be carefull.
    *NEW* video tutorial of this guide (made by @hamsturcio)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9TSr-5P20Y
    i have rooted my galaxy tab 3 10.1 P5200 without pre-rooted firmware and i want to show you all how i did:
    1-Download TWRP Recovery (make sure to use the version that matches your tab model):
    Link for the P5200 model: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952613332
    Link for the P5210 model: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952613346
    *or you can use CWM recovery incase if TWRP recovery doesn't work:
    Link for CWM recovery non-touch (works on both P5200 and P5210):
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23125694133305802
    2-Download Odin 3.07:
    http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877490002273
    3-Download the ROOT file (SuperSU)*:
    https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
    *Incase if the SuperSU root method doesn't work,try this one instead (Superuser):
    http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/96195148/file.html
    4-Reboot into download mode(hold volume down+power) you will see a warning message,press volume up to continune,and your tab is now on download mode.
    5-Open Odin,Connect the Tab to the computer and click on PDA,then select the TWRP recovery,
    -make sure to uncheck 'auto-reboot' before flashing,because the tab might reinstall the stock recovery (thank you @Benzoman for telling me that).
    6-When done,reboot the tab,and copy the ROOT file directly to the internal storage of the tab (or even external sdcard) and reboot into recovery (hold volume up+power).
    7-Select install zip from sdcard,locate the root file where you have copied it (Internal storage or sdcard) and select it.
    8-Flash the root file.
    9-Reboot the tab,you will see a new app called SuperSU or Superuser,and surprise your tab is rooted :)

    Credits goes to the developers who made the rooting method possibe on this device,i didn't make them so im only here to share information.

    Have a nice day!!:)
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    Great guide. First one using twrp for the 10.1
    Works great. Only suggestion is to uncheck auto reboot in odin because some people have issues with the tab reinstalling stock recovery with auto reboot.

    Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium HD app
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    Great guide. First one using twrp for the 10.1
    Works great. Only suggestion is to uncheck auto reboot in odin because some people have issues with the tab reinstalling stock recovery with auto reboot.

    Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium HD app

    thank you for the suggestion,i will update the thread.
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    Glad I could help.

    Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium HD app
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    Yes it nice to have root. TWRP is a little laggy though. It take a few swipes to get it repond sometimes. CMW is another alt but it takes up a whole lot of room for a backup. Almsot 9 gigs! TWRP is closer to 2.5 gigs for a full back up.

    Sent from my GT-P5210 using xda app-developers app

    I know its little laggy but at least its more stable than CWM ;)