How to root the original Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000

The Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 is one of Samsung’s first devices on the tablet market scene. Since its inception, the device had met positive reviews from consumers and critics alike. Armed with a 1 GHz processor and 7.0 inch touchscreen, the Galaxy Tab is one mean machine for everyday use.

For Galaxy Tab owners who felt that their tablet is getting sluggish by the day, then you might want to try rooting your device. Rooting can be a daunting task to many consumers, most especially to people who are just getting to know the Android OS. But, once you gain root access on your device, the possibilities are endless. For starters, rooting can enable you to install custom scripts or even overclock your device to make it faster. Needless to say, the Galaxy Tab can greatly benefit from such modifications.

Luckily for us, developers have already made it possible to root Android devices such as the Galaxy Tab painlessly using a one-click method. Known as SuperOneClick, the said application is said to be the holy grail of all rooting methods, as it can virtually unlock any device without any hassle.

In this tutorial we will be covering two methods for rooting your Galaxy Tab. Continue reading to learn how you can root your original Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000.

Warning

Rooting your device will void your warranty. We won’t be held liable if anything should happen to your device by following the guide below. Proceed at your own risk.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000
• Samsung Kies installed on your PC. This is necessary as it will automatically install most Samsung USB drivers.
• Enable USB debugging mode on your tablet. You can do this by heading to “Settings > Application > Development > USB Debugging.” Make sure that there is a check mark beside that option.

Instructions

DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit 4.0

NOTE: This method has been reported to work on the Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.  You’ll need a Windows PC for this method.

1. Make sure you have the USB drivers for your tablet installed on your PC.  If you have Samsung KIES, you most likely have the drivers.  If not, download the USB drivers for your tablet from here (SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_Galaxy_Tab_GT-P1000_x86.exe) and install them to your PC.
2. On your tablet, go to Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB debugging.
3. Go to Settings > Applications and enable Unknown sources.
4. Download DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit 4.0 from here  (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip, 1.8 MB) to your computer.Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your computer.
5. Disable Samsung KIES (if it’s installed on your PC) and security suites (e.g., firewalls, antivirus).
6. Connect your tablet to your PC using a USB cable.
7. Find runme.bat among the extracted files.
8. Double-click on runme.bat.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen.
10. When the procedure finishes, the rooting tool will have rooted your device, installed BusyBox, installed the su binaries, and installed the Superuser app.

z4root Method

NOTE: This method has been reported to work on the Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 running Android 2.2 Froyo, although some users running Android 2.3 Gingerbread have also reported varying levels of success.

1. On your tablet, go to Settings > Applications and enable Unknown sources.
2. Download the z4root app to your tablet from z4root
3. Install the z4root app on your tablet.    You’ll need a file manager app to be able to install the APK file.  Try ASTRO File Manager or ES File Explorer, both of which are available from the Google Play Store.
4. Launch the z4root app.
5. Tap the Permanent Root button.
6. After the app has finished rooting the tablet, it will also install su binaries and BusyBox.