Owners of Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus can now root their tablet, thanks to xda (who else?). Follow this guide at your own risk. Do not yell at me if you screw something up. For those who are new to Android – Rooting will give you tremendous amount of freedom and will let you take full advantage of your Tab. Unlocking root permissions will give you super user access, and thus access to special functions and features. Here is the root guide:
1. Download and install Samsung KIES (download link)
2. Transfer the root zip file from here and transfer it to the EXTERNAL CARD on Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
3. Turn off the Galaxy Tab Plus
4. Enter Recovery
– Hold Volume Down button + Power button
– When Tab turns ON, release power button (Keep holding volume down button)
– Will enter recovery
5. Select install update from external storage
6. Look for the file root.zip and select it with power button
7. When Finish, reboot.
[via xda]
Other root instructions:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 root guide
- Galaxy tab 10.1 root
- Galaxy Tab P1000 Root guide