Root help

[Mike0000]

Hello! I am new to rooting, no knowledge at all. Can you please help me root my Samsung galaxy tab 6?

 

[Jfalls63]

What is the complete model number and I'll see what I can find.

 

[Mike0000]

What is the complete model number and I'll see what I can find.

Hello! I only got "ANDROID" on model number.

 

[Jfalls63]

In Settings - About Device, does it show a model number and Android version?
Not finding much on a Tab 6.

 

[Mike0000]

In Settings - About Device, does it show a model number and Android version?
Not finding much on a Tab 6.

Model number: ANDROID

Android version: 4.4.2

 

[Jfalls63]

Can you boot into recovery?
Should be from off, hold the power + volume up + home buttons till phone starts to boot then release the power button only.
Post what is listed on the second line from the top. Should be current firmware version.

 

[Jfalls63]

Rooting a device is sometimes model specific.
There are one click apps and pc software to root most devices but not often recommended if other methods available.

What is your main goal in trying to root the device?
Delete bloat or custom ROM?

 

[Mike0000]

Can you boot into recovery?
Should be from off, hold the power + volume up + home buttons till phone starts to boot then release the power button only.
Post what is listed on the second line from the top. Should be current firmware version.

Okay, I'm just waiting for the battery to die. It got stucked in the midst of boot.

 

[Mike0000]

Rooting a device is sometimes model specific.
There are one click apps and pc software to root most devices but not often recommended if other methods available.

What is your main goal in trying to root the device?
Delete bloat or custom ROM?

I wish I can give you a specific answer, the only reason why I want to root it coz I've heard it will make your android faster. Because, my tablet is currently a tortoise.

 

[Jfalls63]

Should be able to turn off or restart by pressing and holding the power button for 10 to 20 sec

 

[Mike0000]

Should be able to turn off or restart by pressing and holding the power button for 10 to 20 sec

I held it for 30 sec. Nothing happened, I'm stuck at "Select boot mode".

 

[Jfalls63]

My old Galaxy Tab 10.1, Android 4.0.1 is slow as watching paint dry. Only one custom ROM available for it also, CM 10.1
Rooting really didn't do anything for me. When it starts running slower than usual, I'll just factory reset.
Picked up a Nexus 9 that I really like and hardly use the galaxy tab .

 

[Mike0000]

My old Galaxy Tab 10.1, Android 4.0.1 is slow as watching paint dry. Only one custom ROM available for it also, CM 10.1
Rooting really didn't do anything for me. When it starts running slower than usual, I'll just factory reset.
Picked up a Nexus 9 that I really like and hardly use the galaxy tab .

I see, the tablet is from my brother. He said it got virus, that's why it's always getting stuck.

 

[Jfalls63]

I held it for 30 sec. Nothing happened, I'm stuck at "Select boot mode".

Are there any options listed?

 

[Mike0000]

Are there any options listed?

Yes, there are 3 modes: Recovery mode, Fastboot and Normal boot.

 

[Jfalls63]

Select recovery. Post what is on second line from the top.
In recovery you should be able to select reboot device to exit

 

[Mike0000]

Select recovery. Post what is on second line from the top.
In recovery you should be able to select reboot device to exit

I'm still stuck, lol.

 

[maddoctor]

Select normal boot. Rooting can be used only to delete apps that usually you cannot, but it is very dangerous as you can delete system apps. There are antivirus programs in playstore but I don't know how much helpful they are, but still you can try some of them.

 

[scary alien]

I believe the OP's device is a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 based on the screenshot posted (vs. the first post info), so I've moved it to that device's root area (lemme know if I'm all wet here ).

Thanks!

 

[Jfalls63]

Screen shot was of my 10.1 to show where model number should be located. Not sure if OP has a Tab A or S , can't find anything on a Tab 6. Got me scratching my head.
List of all Galaxy Tabs.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_series

 

[scary alien]

Screen shot was of my 10.1 to show where model number should be located. Not sure if OP has a Tab A or S , can't find anything on a Tab 6. Got me scratching my head.
List of all Galaxy Tabs.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_series

Oh dang--@Jfalls63--I did think that was from the OP .

Yeah, I didn't see/find anything about a Tab 6, either...

Lemme put you guys back to the generic rooting area...sorry for the brief confusion .

Cheers!

 

[Mike0000]

This is what I got on recovery mode:

M706p_V013_20141217 is this the right thing?

 

[Mike0000]

Screen shot was of my 10.1 to show where model number should be located. Not sure if OP has a Tab A or S , can't find anything on a Tab 6. Got me scratching my head.
List of all Galaxy Tabs.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_series

Is there a way to know if its Tab A or S? All I got is Samsung galaxy tab 6

 

[Jfalls63]

Thing are not sounding right to be a real Samsung Tablet. There are a few apps that you can get from the Play Store that may give more information. Sammobile Device info is one that I have used before.
The one automated root program that I have used that doesn't install needless stuff on your device is Wondershare Mobilego
http://mobilego.wondershare.com
This is a pc program that has a free trial period. It has a root tool that can root most devices.
You will need to be able to connect to PC with USB debugging enabled and device booted normally.
You do at your on risk. Not being able to find anything about your device means that if anything happens, you are not going to be able to return to stock and might end up with a nice paper weight.
There are more automated rooting tools available, Kingroot, Kingoroot, Root Genius .
Good luck and hope it works for you.

 

[Mike0000]

Thing are not sounding right to be a real Samsung Tablet. There are a few apps that you can get from the Play Store that may give more information. Sammobile Device info is one that I have used before.
The one automated root program that I have used that doesn't install needless stuff on your device is Wondershare Mobilego
http://mobilego.wondershare.com
This is a pc program that has a free trial period. It has a root tool that can root most devices.
You will need to be able to connect to PC with USB debugging enabled and device booted normally.
You do at your on risk. Not being able to find anything about your device means that if anything happens, you are not going to be able to return to stock and might end up with a nice paper weight.
There are more automated rooting tools available, Kingroot, Kingoroot, Root Genius .
Good luck and hope it works for you.

Hey thanks for your effort. I did a factory reset, but now I am stuck at the logo of android(color: silver) is that normal?