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Need to root this thing

Hey Guys, when I plug my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet in my Windows 7 Laptop the tablet will not mount on the desktop. Do I need a different cable? The only cable I have is for power...
If it's a charging only cable, then you'll definitely need another a USB cable that's wired for data, to mount the tablet on the laptop to transfer data.
 
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
Maybe?
Seems to fit for your device and android version.
And as @mikedt stated, try a different cable, one for data transfer also.

As far as Cydia Impactor as @James L suggested, I know nothing about that :( I've heard of it, but never delved into it. For all I know, it might be the simplest :dontknow:
 
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152
Maybe?
Seems to fit for your device and android version.
And as @mikedt stated, try a different cable, one for data transfer also.

As far as Cydia Impactor as @James L suggested, I know nothing about that :( I've heard of it, but never delved into it. For all I know, it might be the simplest :dontknow:

AFAIK Cydia Impactor is a tool for jailbreaking iPhones and iPads. So @James L that's irrelevant for Android devices.
 
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I believe Cydia Impactor is a tool for jailbreaking iPhones and iPads. So @James L that's irrelevant for Android devices.
Well, I'm not sure about the Iphone only thing as it appears to work with Android:
https://cydiainsider.org/cydia-impactor/
Features of Cydia Impactor
The development of the app is in progress, and thus there are not perfect features, but one also cannot deny the face that Impactor is one of the GUI tools that is working correctly in mobile. So let’s have a look at some of its features:

  • Bridging connection
You can bridge a connection or disconnect and even restart the connection between your phone and computer. To utilize this feature, the device port number should be known.

  • To Root Android Devices
In just a few click the Android device that is currently running on Android 2.3 version is rooted to Android 5.0 version. As you connect your computer to the device, you just need to click on the Start button and the rooting process will start. The rooting process will be completed in a few seconds or minutes.
 
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Well, I'm not sure about the Iphone only thing as it appears to work with Android:
https://cydiainsider.org/cydia-impactor/
It works for Android devices use a version like 9.12 the decimal points maybe wrong but it can be found.

Enable usb debugging, normally booted. Press start and give it 15 seconds or so to do it's magic. If you don't see no popup errors install SuperSU and enjoy.

I haven't used cydia impactor in quite some time as Android OS versions have progressed. I have used it for iPhones as well before jailbreak was patched again.
 
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