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How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5120–Simple Guide

An easy to follow rooting instruction for Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 is now available at Android Pulp. If you yet to root your device or recently installed an official firmware then you may need to root Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120. People mostly root device to run app that require root access. You can find an easy to follow root method to root Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 that running on official firmware below. Please note, root void your manufacturer warranty. You can get back warranty by following proper unroot procedure.

For you information, a rooted device offer you capability to completely utilize the hardware resource as well as eliminate any limitation that comes with stock or official firmware. Once rooted, you can access system files, can overclock/underclock CPU and GPU, can use various MOD as well as those apps that ask root access. Please note, once you root your device, your manufacturer warranty will be void. You can only regain it by following proper unroot process. You can read this article to know more about benefits of rooting: Benefits of Rooting Android Devices.

Before moving towards rooting Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 that running on official firmware, we have to go through some pre-requisites.

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Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we (Android Pulp Team) are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.


Pre Requisites:

Though root don’t erase internal memory data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation.

1. Although not required but you should backup your device data to avoid uncomfortable situation. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.

2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. If your phone shut down during rooting then there is good chance to brick your device.You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily

3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120. [Guide]

5. To complete this rooting procedure we will use a tool called Odin which support Windows system only.

How To Root Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 Running On Official Firmware

  1. Download Odin v3.09 and CF-Auto-Root Zip File.
  2. Extract CF-Root zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file.
  3. Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
  4. Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
  5. Now, put the Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down button and Power button together. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
  6. Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
  7. Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. You will see an “Added!!” massage in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
  8. Click the AP Button, and select that CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2. If you are using old Odin then add the file to PDA button.
  9. In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
  10. Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
  11. Once flashing completed, your Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 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 computer.
Congrats! Your Galaxy Note 8.0 N5120 that running on stock firmware is now rooted. You can check your success by installing an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store. You can now visit this Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets).

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