How To Install CWM/TWRP Recovery and Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite SM-T110/SM-T111

Disclaimer: Flashing custom recoveries, roms and rooting your phone are highly risky and may result in bricking your device, doing this has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is SAMSUNG in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will no longer be eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any misfortune we will not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.


But fear not for we will also provide you solutions should in case anything happens.

There are certain things you must ensure that you have in your possession before you begin.

•             Download and extract Odin3 v3.09.
•             Download and Install Samsung USB drivers. 
•             CWM 6.0.4.8 Recovery.tar.md5 for Galaxy Tab 3 Lite SM-T110
•             TWRP 2.7 Recovery.tar.md5 for Galaxy Tab 3 Lite SM-T110/SM-T111
•             Root Package [SuperSu.zip] File.

Procedure:
 

1. Download CWM or TWRP Recovery.tar.md5 file [According to your choice and your device].
2. Open Odin3.exe.
3. Put your Tab 3 Lite in download mode. To do so, turn it off and wait for 10 seconds. Turn it on by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home Button + Power Key simultaneously, You should see a warning, press Volume Up to continue. In case this method doesn’t work for you, try one from this guide.
4. Connect your Tab 3 to your PC.
5. As soon as Odin detects your phone, the ID:COM box should turn blue.  Make sure that you’ve installed Samsung USB drivers before connecting.
6. For Odin 3.09 hit the AP tab. Select the recovery.tar.md5, that you downloaded above.
7. If you’re using Odin 3.07, you will select “PDA” tab instead of the AP tab, rest of the options remain untouched.
8. Make sure that the options selected in your Odin are exactly as shown in the pic.

9. Hit start and wait till the recovery flashing is complete, as soon as your device restarts, remove it from PC.
10. You can now boot into recovery mode by turning off your device, and then turning it on by pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power Key.
11.That’s all!


How to Root Galaxy Tab 3 Lite SM-T110/T111:

•     Copy the downloaded Root Package.zip file to your Tab’s SD card.
•     Boot into recovery mode on your Galaxy Tab 3, use step 11 in the recovery installation guide.
•     Now Select “Install > Choose Zip from SD card > Root Package.zip > Yes / Confirm”.
•     This will flash the Root Package and quickly gain the root access on your Galaxy Tab 3 Lite.
•     Reboot your device.
•     Find SuperSu or SuperUser in the App Drawer.
•     That’s All!

How to check if the device is properly rooted or not?

1.              To do so, go to Google Play Store on your Galaxy Tab 3 Lite.
2.             Find “Root Checker” and install it.
3.             Open Root Checker.
4.             Tap “Verify Root”.
5.             It will ask you for SuperSu rights, tap “Grant”.
6.             It should show you Root Access Verified Now!

            Good Luck!