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 the Galaxy Tab painlessly using one-click methods. In fact, we feature three methods in this post: DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit 4.0, z4root method, and SuperOneClick 2.3.3 method.

This guide shows you how to root the original Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, model number GT-P1000. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. Rooting your device may void your warranty. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

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.
• Backup all personal data on your tablet to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

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 and install the USB drivers for the GT-P1000 (SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_Galaxy_Tab_GT-P1000_x86.exe, 18.5 MB).
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 (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip, 1.8 MB) to your computer.
5. Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your computer.
6. Disable Samsung KIES (if it's installed on your PC) and security suites (e.g., firewalls, antivirus).
7. Connect your tablet to your PC using a USB cable.
8. Find runme.bat among the extracted files.
9. Double-click on runme.bat.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen.
11. 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 (z4root.1.3.0.apk, 955.5 kB) to your tablet.
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.

SuperOneClick 2.3.3 Method

NOTE: This method has been reported to work on the Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 running Android 2.3 Gingerbread.  Some users on Android 2.2 Froyo have also reported success with using this method. You'll need a Windows PC for this method.

1. If you're on Windows XP, install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher.
2. 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 and install the USB drivers for the GT-P1000 (SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_Galaxy_Tab_GT-P1000_x86.exe, 18.5 MB).
3. On your tablet, go to Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB debugging.
4. Disable Samsung KIES (if it's installed on your PC) and security suites (e.g., firewalls, antivirus).
5. Download SuperOneClick 2.3.3 (SuperOneClickv2.3.3-ShortFuse.zip, 10.1 MB) and save it to your PC.
6. Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your computer.
7. Connect your Galaxy Tab to your PC via USB cable. Make sure that you don’t mount your SD card.
8. Double-click SuperOneClick.exe to launch the program.
9. Select the Root button to start rooting your tablet.
10. Wait for a couple of minutes while the SuperOneClick application finishes rooting your tablet. It may take 5-10 minutes for it to successfully root your device.

Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000. Enjoy the many benefits of having a rooted device.