How to root Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y [CF-Auto-Root] Android 6.0.1

As you know that Android Operating System behaves as much as it is customized by developers. In a windows-based devices, every OS works in different ways as per users requirements whether Android operating system response and behave differently. The developers always try to develop a user-friendly operating systems with the latest features and graphics and which can always be updated. Just like installing third-party apps in mobile with a rooted device.

To enjoy more than this, here are rooting instructions for Galaxy Tab A 8.0 running on the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware that comes with a lot of amazing and new features. You can now root official MMB29M.T355YDOU1BPEB Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware to enjoy all favorite root apps directly from the Play Store as well as access to custom recoveries, kernels, custom ROMs and third-party apps. CF-Auto Root package is now available for these devices which is the easiest and safe method to get root access over Samsung  Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y.

This is to make sure that your tablet is running on T355YDOU1BPEB build. Now go ahead and follow the given guide to root Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow official firmware.

Note: Please note that this guide can be used for Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y running on official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow build number T355YDOU1BPEB. Do not use this root package for any other device or incorrect variant.

Warning: AndroidSoul will not be held liable for any kind of damage occurred to your tablet during or after the rooting process. Proceed at your own risk.

Enable USB debugging mode on your tablet by navigating to Settings > Developer options and tap on USB debugging check box.

Data Backup: Take a full backup of all your important data and settings like contacts, pictures, videos, music before proceeding to the rooting instructions.

Make sure that the battery level of your Galaxy Tab A SM-T355Y should be at least about 60-70 charged to avoid unexpected shutdowns during the rooting process.

Downloads:

Download Odin Flashing Tool	Download
Download Galaxy Tab A USB Drivers	Download
Download Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y CF-Auto-Root File	Download

Steps To Root Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow:

Step No 1:- First download CF-Auto Root package (CF-Auto-Root-gt58lte-gt58ltedo-smt355y.zip) and Odin tool for your Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y on the desktop of your PC.

Step No 2: Extract the CF-Auto Root files on the desktop. Once the file are extracted, you’ll see these files:

Step No 3:- Turn OFF the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y to boot into Download Mode.

Step No 4:- Now turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power keys at same time for a few seconds to enter into Download Mode.

Step No 5:- While your tablet is in the Download mode and shows a Warning Yellow Triangle Sign, then press the Volume Up key to continue.

Step No 6:- Run Odin3 that you have already downloaded (Step No 2) and you can find it in the extracted files on your computer.

Step No 7:- Connect your device with PC using its USB data cable.

Step No 8:- Once the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y is connected to the computer successfully, “Added” message will be displayed on Odin automatically after the device is recognized.

Step No 9:- Click on the AP button in Odin and select the CF-Auto-Root.tar file

Step No 10:- Next, click on the Start button in Odin to initiate the Flashing process.

Step No 11:- This flashing process might take 30-50 seconds to finish the rooting process on your Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355Y. After the rooting process is successfully completed, a Green Box with Pass text will be appeared in Odin and your device will re-boot automatically.

Step No 12:- Now, disconnect your tablet from the PC. Open Applications Menu on your tablet and find SuperSU App to check either your device is successfully rooted or not. If you can see the SuperSU app then you administrative rights over the internal file system of your device.

You can also install Root Checker app to verify that your device is successfully rooted or not.

Let us know in the comments area below if you have any issue or question about the above given guide.