1. Install necessary USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet by going to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Back up of all your important data before proceeding with the root installation.
4. Ensure the Galaxy Note 8.0 is factory unlocked and not locked to any specific carrier.
5. Verify the phone's battery has at least 80 per cent charge.
6. The CF-Auto-Root is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
N5100. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device.
Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 8.0 by navigating to Settings
>> About Phone.
Downloads Required
CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100 download link
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http://download.chainfire.eu/317/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kona3g-kona3gxx-gtn5100.zip
Odin v3.09 Download Link
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https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek
Steps to Root Galaxy Note 8.0 N5100 Running on Android 4.4.2 Stock Firmware
Root Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-N5100 on All Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.09 files via WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Power off the Galaxy Note 8.0 and boot the device into Download
Mode as follows: press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons
together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle
appears on screen. Then tap Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on computer as Administrator.
Step 4: Connect Galaxy Note 8.0 to computer via USB cable while it is
still in Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device and ID: COM
box turns blue with the corresponding COM port number. When the device
is connected successfully, a message saying "Added" appears on screen.
Step 5: In Odin, tap AP button and choose the CF-Auto-Root-kona3g-kona3gxx-gtn5100.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Ensure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are selected in Odin, while the Re-Partition option is unchecked.
Step 7: Verify step 6 and then click Start in Odin. Now the root installation process begins.
Step 8: Once the root installation is done, your phone will reboot and
soon a PASS message with a green background appears in the left-most box
at the very top of Odin. You can now disconnect the USB cable to remove
your device from the computer.
