How to Root Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210 on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 users who wish to root and install CWM/TWRP Recovery on their devices running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, may follow our step-by-step guide.

This tutorial uses ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM)/TWRP was developed and released by the XDA-Developers members, DutchDanny and Angel_666. The root method compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with model number GT-P5200 (3G) and GT-P5210 (Wi-Fi).

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-Requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 on your computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the device by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the device is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The CWM and TWRP files works only on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with model number GT-P5200 (3G) and GT-P5210 (Wi-Fi). Applying these on any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 by selecting Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. CWM (Mirror Link) or TWRP
2. Root (root.zip) (Mirror Link)
3. Odin 3.07

Steps to Install CWM/TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210
Step 1: Extract the CWM/TWRP and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Copy the root.zip file to the external SD card of your device.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 4: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 6: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the recovery.tar.md5 file. Verify that F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Also, ensure the Auto Reboot and Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start button in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once installation process is completed, unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210
Step 9: Reboot the device into CWM Recovery by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together.
Step 10: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from external sdcard". Now, navigate to the root.zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 11: Once installation process is completed, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200/P5210 running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thank's to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This root method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Root Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware

The Wi-Fi version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P5210) was officially announced in June 2013, along with the 3G version of the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with model number GT-P5200. The both models comes with a Dual-Core 1.6 GHz Processor, 1 GB of RAM, 3.15 Megapixel main shooter and a 1.3 Megapixel front facing camera, and runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 users who wish to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) on their devices running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, may follow our step-by-step guide.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-Requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 on your computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the device by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 should be factory unlocked.
5. Ensure the battery of the device is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) and Root files works only on the Wi-Fi version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P5210). Applying these on any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 by selecting Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. CWM Recovery (bindroid_cwm_p5210_santos10wifi.zip) (Mirror Link)
2. Root (root.zip) (Mirror Link)
3. Odin 3.07

Steps to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210
Step 1: Extract the bindroid_cwm_p5210_santos10wifi.zip and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Copy the root.zip file to the external SD card of your device.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 4: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 6: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the recovery.tar.md5 file. Verify that F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Also, ensure the Auto Reboot and Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start button in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once installation process is completed, unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210 via CWM Recovery
Step 9: Reboot the device into CWM Recovery by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together.
Step 10: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from external sdcard". Now, navigate to the root.zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 11: Once installation process is completed, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5210 running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thank's to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This root method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Update Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 with Android 4.2.2 XXUAMJ3 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Samsung has now officially relled out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number P5210XXUAMJ3 for the Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P5210) in Australia. The new official update is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: P5210XXUAMJ3
CSC: P5210XSAAMK1
MODEM: P5210XXUAMJ3
Version: Android 4.2.2
Build date: Oct 22, 2013
Regions: Australia

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the device by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 should be factory unlocked.
5. Ensure the battery of the device is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 XXUAMJ3 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with the Wi-Fi version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-P5210). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XXUAMJ3 Jelly Bean Firmware (Alternative Link) for Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 with Android 4.2.2 XXUAMJ3 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted P5210XXUAMJ3 firmware folder:

• Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
• Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your device will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 should be now updated with the Android 4.2.2 XXUAMJ3 Jelly Bean official firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (Wi-Fi) P5210 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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