[Q] Looking to root my new Tab s 8.4

[atech087]

I was going to use CS-Auto-Root but just had a couple questions. After reviving the tablet today, I did numerous updates. Would CF root still work with the new software? The only thing diffrent I can see is the build numberm does that matter? Details below, and thanks!

Model #: SM-T700
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build number: KOT49H.T700XXU1ANK2

Sorry if i'm posting to the wrong place!

 

[DUHAsianSKILLZ]

It should work on most firmwares. If it doesnt it work it will not break anything. If cfautoroot doesnt work then you can use the twrp method.

 

[atech087]

It should work on most firmwares. If it doesnt it work it will not break anything. If cfautoroot doesnt work then you can use the twrp method.

Ok, thanks a lot! One question though, why not just use twrp first? Is it a lot harder or something?

 

[DUHAsianSKILLZ]

I prefer cfautoroot. Its automated in which you just flash it and gives root. With twrp recovery, you have to flash it with odin. Then download a zip called supersu zip on your tab s. Then reboot back into recovery and flash it manually. Theres less steps with cfautoroot

 

[atech087]

I prefer cfautoroot. Its automated in which you just flash it and gives root. With twrp recovery, you have to flash it with odin. Then download a zip called supersu zip on your tab s. Then reboot back into recovery and flash it manually. Theres less steps with cfautoroot

Ok, i'm just afraid that CS will mess up, and brick my tablet!

 

[DUHAsianSKILLZ]

Ok, i'm just afraid that CS will mess up, and brick my tablet!

It shouldnt break anything. Even if it fails or something happens, it just messes uo your recovery. You can easly fix this and just flash twrp over it. Both root methods will void warrenty so its best to be sure that your tablet isnt deffective. Wait a week or so in case. People had problems with battery and other stuff but they already void warrenty but still got it fixed as it was a hardware problem.

 

[myd.]

It shouldnt break anything. Even if it fails or something happens, it just messes uo your recovery. You can easly fix this and just flash twrp over it. Both root methods will void warrenty so its best to be sure that your tablet isnt deffective. Wait a week or so in case. People had problems with battery and other stuff but they already void warrenty but still got it fixed as it was a hardware problem.

Correct, messing around doesn't void your hardware warranty, even though stores/manufacturers want you to think it does. You are allowed to use the item for which it is designed. If you are allowed to root it and mess around with it. Warranty remains since you used the device for what it is designed. If you hardbrick your device that's not covered, not because you rooted, but because you destroyed it. If your camera fails. That's a hardware issue and is non related to the modifications you made so that would be covered by warranty. Atleast that's how warranty works here in Belgium.

 

[atech087]

It worked!

Thanks everyone for the help, It rooted successfully!