In this detailed tutorial you’ll learn how to root Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 SM-T905 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop via CF-Auto-root package and odin.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 was released back in January 2014, the device is carrying a 12.2 inches LCD screen with the resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels at 247ppi. The device comes with pre-installed Android 4.4 KitKat firmware out of factory but later it become eligible to taste the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware. So if you are the owner of Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware and wish to get root access on your device then you are at the right place. Just go ahead and follow the detailed instructions to root Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Note: Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 can be easily rooted via Chainfire’s Auto root package, rooting your device requires flashing the CF-Auto root package via Odin so the process is almost same for every Samsung device. We don’t need to change it for every device, we have already followed the same process for other devices as well.
Process to root Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 SM-T905 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop via Odin
Disclaimer: Follow the guide on your own risk, the writer would not be responsible if you damage your device during the process nor we are forcing you to perform the flashing process. Don’t proceed if you think you can’t follow the instructions carefully.
Before you begin:
Your device must be charged minimum 60% to avoid shut down during process.
You will lose the warranty once your device gets root access.
Back up important data including contacts, messages, WhatsApp conversation and even call logs. Click here to see how to create a Nandroid backup.
Enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging
Downloads section:
Download and install the latest USB drivers for Samsung on PC. Click here
Download latest Odin 3.12.3. Click here
Download CF-Auto-root for Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 SM-T905. Click here
Process to root Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 SM-T905 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop via Odin
Turn off your phone completely.
Now reboot your device into Download Mode, to do so follow this guide.
Once in download Mode, follow this guide to flash the CF-Auto-root package via Odin.
That’s all! If you have successfully rooted your Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 SM-T905 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware, give us your feedback and stay tuned for more updates.
