How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530)
Have you been looking for a way to install root-only apps on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1? Look no further, as the guide below should teach you how you can gain root-access on your shiny new Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 and get the most out of it.
Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device. Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do.
Once you have root access on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, you’ll be able to:
- Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device.
- Free up storage space (because of the above benefit).
- Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed).
- Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and run smoother).
- Update to a new version of Android (by flashing a custom recovery/ROM, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
- Tons of other customizations when you use your new found administrative rights to flash a custom ROM (again, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
Interested? Here’s how to root your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1:
I. Before You Begin
1. This will void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible if you end-up bricking or damaging your device. Do it at your own risk.
2. This only works for the SM-T530 model of the device.
3. This should only work on Windows based PCs.
4. You should’ve the required drivers installed on your PC. If you haven’t, you can download the latest drivers from here.
II. Downloading Required Files
1. Download Odin and save it to your desktop.
2. Download CF-Root and save it to your desktop.
III. Rooting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530)
1. Extract files from Odin and CF-Root to your desktop by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Extract here.
2. Double-click on Odin executable and it’ll launch.
3. Click on PDA and choose the CF-Root file you extracted earlier to your desktop.
4. Uncheck the Repartition box if it’s already checked.
5. Checkmark the boxes that say Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
6. Turn OFF your device.
7. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together.
8. Press Volume UP and you should be in Download mode.
9. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.
10. Click on Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing the root file on your device.
11. When the file’s flashed, your device should automatically reboot.
12. You’re all done!
Congrats! Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 is now rooted and you can confirm the same by installing the Root Checker app from Google Play.
You can click here to find all of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 How To’s.
You can also find all of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1Â ROMs we have here.
You haven’t stated the firmware build number.
Mine is KOT49H. T530XXU1AOA1
Will it work with this?
Should work as long as the device number is SM-T530.
Thanks!
i need to know too
If the device model is SM-T530, then it should work.
Thanks!
Same here. Will it work? I have the same build number. If not, where to find that one?
Should work if the device model is SM-T530.
Thanks!
Thank you SO MUCH for this easy to follow tutorial! My tablet is now rooted and everything went smoothly! The only annoying bit was when I plugged it in, Windows started looking for drivers. I let the drivers install before I hit that “start” button in odin.
Again, thank you very much!
Hello Jim,
That’s awesome! We’re glad we could help you root your device!
Keep coming back for more!
Hi, I got T533, the 64bit version. Will this also work?
Hey there, i did all the steps but my tab seems to be stuck now. I dont get a message from odin that everything was successful, nor is my tab rebooting. Odin said:
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
recovery-cwm_4.0.0.4-sam-tab-10.1.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
and there its stuck now. what do i do?