[Q] Root/Clockwork mod on TCC8803 tablets - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello!
Idiot’s guide
Most of this is based on discussions with _fun, and borrows heavily from his website http://androtab.info and personal experience. I accept no blame for following my guide, but it should work okay. In other words; DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
DO NOT USE FWTOOL! YOU WILL BRICK YOUR TOUCH SCREEN!
What you need
Files: http://androtab.info/telechips/firmwares look at the bottom of the page for TCC8803 files.
You must determine if your device has a 4K formatted NAND or an 8K formatted NAND. I’m still fuzzy on how to do this, so it’s probably best to ask. I’ll update this as soon as I get more info! My device is 4K and has a resistive screen. The Kogan Agora is an 8K device.
MicroSD card. You cannot flash the device without a microSD, unless you plan on using FDWN and that’s a tutorial for another day.
Stock Recovery
There are 4 boot options for the EM73, standard boot, recovery boot, FDWN boot, and fastboot. The two important ones (for now) are standard and recovery. Standard boot means you don’t press any buttons while powering up and it just boots up normally.
To get into recovery:
Turn your device off.
Hold the BACK button (big one on the front of the device)
Hold power until the device turns on, then release power button. CONTINUE HOLDING BACK BUTTON
Device will boot into stock recovery, and you can release the BACK button
In stock recovery, you can now flash Clockwork mod, or another stock update should you find one that works. As far as I know, there aren’t any but I’ll update this post if it becomes available.
To navigate stock recovery:
HOME and MENU (the 2 side buttons) move up and down the list
BACK button selects
How to dump stock recovery
download dump-recovery.zip http://androtab.info/files/tcc8902/dump-recovery/dump-recovery-signed.zip
Rename the dump-recover-signed.zip to update.zip
Place the update.zip in the root of your microSD card
Boot into recovery
Choose to install the update from the list
Files will be copied as /sdcard/dumped_recovery.img and /proc/mtd will be copied as /sdcard/dumped_proc_mtd.txt.
How to install ClockworkMod Recovery 4
make backup(dump) stock recovery
download recovery.zip (follow the link at the top of this tutorial to find your files)
Rename recovery.zip to update.zip
Place update.zip on the root of your microSD card
Install update from recovery
Navigation
Navigation is different in ClockWorkMod Recovery then in stock recovery!
BACK button goes back
MENU button moves down the list
HOME button selects
How to get SU on stock ROM
(Info from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 There are other methods, but this is how I did it.)
Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download this file: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6408470/su-releases/su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
Place on the root of your microSD card
Boot into recovery
Choose “Install zip from sdcard”
Choose “choose zip from sd card”
Select su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
Choose Yes
Reboot!
You should now have SU, be sure to download BusyBox from Market or nothing will really work.
How to install CyanogenMod 7
install ClockworkMod Recovery 4
reboot recovery
make backup
wipe data/factory reset *1
install cyanogen.zip (follow the link at the top of this tutorial to find your files)
reboot
touchscreen calibration *1 *2
reboot again to reflect calibration data
*1 only if you are upgrading from non-CM7 ROM (CM7 1st install)
*2 only if you are using resistive touchscreen or misaligned capacitive touchscreen

reserved for future use!

hi,
I checked Gpad702 firmware
http://www.szltp.com/download/download38.html
it's same structure as TCC8902 firmware
I can unpack boot.img/system.img/recovery.img in m801_mtd.img.
kernel ver. is
Code:
Linux version 2.6.35.7-tcc (@build-161) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #183 Wed May 4 17:19:20 HKT 2011
and build id is
Code:
MID73_SIS_HI2M 20110504
it's 2.3.1 ROM and I guess it's same as yours. probably making clockworkmod recovery is not difficult

fun_ said:
hi,
I checked Gpad702 firmware
http://www.szltp.com/download/download38.html
it's same structure as TCC8902 firmware
I can unpack boot.img/system.img/recovery.img in m801_mtd.img.
kernel ver. is
Code:
Linux version 2.6.35.7-tcc (@build-161) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #183 Wed May 4 17:19:20 HKT 2011
and build id is
Code:
MID73_SIS_HI2M 20110504
it's 2.3.1 ROM and I guess it's same as yours. probably making clockworkmod recovery is not difficult
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I have a feeling this is also the same version as the Kogan Agora Tablet which is based off the Telechip TCC8803 or probably the same thing just rebranded (also the Haipad M708)
i been looking at trying to get root access as well but still fail.

wlee2 said:
I have a feeling this is also the same version as the Kogan Agora Tablet which is based off the Telechip TCC8803 or probably the same thing just rebranded (also the Haipad M708)
i been looking at trying to get root access as well but still fail.
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I compared Gpad701 2.3.1 ROM and Gpad702 ROM. very similar (of course not compatible, but similar layout). I think I can make clockworkmod recovery and cyanogenmod by changing some lines from cmr/cm for tcc8902.
we can change any files in telechips firmware image. (we are superior than root)
adding su and superuser.apk should be easy. I never use rooting app for telechips tablets

I don't have tcc8803 tablet yet. I can't test at all. it may break your tablet. don't use if you can't accept your tablet may be bricked.
(I think if you can use FWDN you can unbrick easily, but I warned!)
here is test clockworkmod and cyanogenmod files
http://androtab.info/files/tcc8803/cm7/
even if it works(at least boot), do not expect many things. it's just a test image!
EDIT:
I found other possible firmware (I didn't get yet)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AD7U83D5
I don't know how many variants are exists. my test image uses files from Gpad702. it may not compatible with your tablet. please use them with care!
EDIT2:
oh, nice, 1st one (em73_SISGC2M_V1_20110516.rar) is 2.3.3 ROM
kernel: Linux version 2.6.35.7-tcc ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #97 Mon May 16 11:53:45 HKT 2011
build: EM73_SIS_GC2M_V1 20110516
oops, 2nd one is same as 1st one 2nd link is removed, sorry.
if you want to flash these files (lk.rom and m801_mtd.img), please see this how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237828&postcount=2
it is complete procedure
I'll make test image based on 2.3.3 ROM when I have a time.
EDIT3: http://u.115.com/file/bhd55s6m here is another TCC8803 2.3.3 rom for another hardware(1024x600 screen)

Do we need to get root access first to flash the recovery image?
anyone dare try this with their Kogan Agora tablet lol =P
fun_ said:
I don't have tcc8803 tablet yet. I can't test at all. it may break your tablet. don't use if you can't accept your tablet may be bricked.
(I think if you can use FWDN you can unbrick easily, but I warned!)
here is test clockworkmod and cyanogenmod files
http://androtab.info/files/tcc8803/cm7/
even if it works(at least boot), do not expect many things. it's just a test image!
EDIT:
I found other possible firmware (I didn't get yet)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AD7U83D5
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1AXT9BXT
I don't know how many variants are exists. my test image uses files from Gpad702. it may not compatible with your tablet. please use them with care!
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wlee2 said:
Do we need to get root access first to flash the recovery image?
anyone dare try this with their Kogan Agora tablet lol =P
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I added tcc8803-recovery.zip. it should be able to install from stock recovery, and replace recovery with clockworkmod. (hopefully)
anyway, you can use fastboot/FWDN to flash recovery without root.
I'm not sure my files are compatible with your tablet. if your tablet is 2.2.x, you may need to flash lk.rom from 2.3 ROM... see GB ROM entry inFAQ on my tcc8902 thread.

fun_ said:
I added tcc8803-recovery.zip. it should be able to install from stock recovery, and replace recovery with clockworkmod. (hopefully)
anyway, you can use fastboot/FWDN to flash recovery without root.
I'm not sure my files are compatible with your tablet. if your tablet is 2.2.x, you may need to flash lk.rom from 2.3 ROM... see GB ROM entry inFAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
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Kogan Agora runs android 2.3.3 i havent yet plugged it into the computer to see if i can even get to ADB Shell mm..
i have this FWTool in my menu it says something about updating firmware but i dont know if i should try it.

DO NOT USE FWTOOL TO INSTALL RECOVERY!
TOUCHSCREEN WILL BE DEAD!!!
wlee2 said:
Kogan Agora runs android 2.3.3 i havent yet plugged it into the computer to see if i can even get to ADB Shell mm..
i have this FWTool in my menu it says something about updating firmware but i dont know if i should try it.
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tcc8803-recovery.zip can be installed without PC.
reboot into stock recovery, then install my zip.
please refer How to/FAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101094

wlee2 said:
Kogan Agora runs android 2.3.3 i havent yet plugged it into the computer to see if i can even get to ADB Shell mm..
i have this FWTool in my menu it says something about updating firmware but i dont know if i should try it.
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i can get adb shell and root on kogan agora using the telechip8803 root recovery
and installed gtalk from 2.3.4
been running fine for a few days, but today it just lost any internet connection
still get ip, still can ping to outside address but no app working, market, browser talk etc
seen a lot of [0]: tcc_setup_interrupt timed_out!! in kernel message
since im not that savvy in figuring out whats the problem, i just did a factory reset and internet connection is back
i'll try cyanogen next when i have time
if anyone need the kernel message log (rooted and after factory reset), let me know

Can please post step by step guide for root access on kogaan or link to how
Sent from my EM73_SIS_GC2M_V2 using XDA App

kunnlan said:
i'll try cyanogen next when i have time
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if you can, please try to install recovery.zip from *stock recovery*. it should work, and if it works, it's easy way to install clockworkmod.
cyanogenmod is just for someone who really like cm. not for daily use, e.g. hw codecs don't work

kunnlan said:
i can get adb shell and root on kogan agora using the telechip8803 root recovery
and installed gtalk from 2.3.4
been running fine for a few days, but today it just lost any internet connection
still get ip, still can ping to outside address but no app working, market, browser talk etc
seen a lot of [0]: tcc_setup_interrupt timed_out!! in kernel message
since im not that savvy in figuring out whats the problem, i just did a factory reset and internet connection is back
i'll try cyanogen next when i have time
if anyone need the kernel message log (rooted and after factory reset), let me know
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I'm keen to know what you thought of your Kogan tablet - I have one on the way but was a bit dismayed to see the cr*p reviews so far
Looking forward to getting a custom ROM on it!!

Have any of you had any issues with the browser closing when loading google.com only? Also I've had an issue with trying to get a location through wifi with this tablet. I've tried enabling wireless networks and so and still nothing. I think it might be a faulty firmware.

Jrockz said:
Have any of you had any issues with the browser closing when loading google.com only? Also I've had an issue with trying to get a location through wifi with this tablet. I've tried enabling wireless networks and so and still nothing. I think it might be a faulty firmware.
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Sorry for kinda hijacking. Just saw this was the only thread in the forums concerning this device.
Thanks in advance

wlee2 said:
Can please post step by step guide for root access on kogaan or link to how
Sent from my EM73_SIS_GC2M_V2 using XDA App
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sure
1. get this file :Telepad7C_M708_Telechip8803_Root_Recovery
search for it, i can't post any url yet (need at least 8 post)
2. install the motorola driver
3. there's a how to in the file, but i didn't follow it
instead i just do adb remount, shell and copy the new su and then install superuser from market. done.
fun_ said:
if you can, please try to install recovery.zip from *stock recovery*. it should work, and if it works, it's easy way to install clockworkmod.
cyanogenmod is just for someone who really like cm. not for daily use, e.g. hw codecs don't work
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will do .. ill post how it goes
dwl99 said:
I'm keen to know what you thought of your Kogan tablet - I have one on the way but was a bit dismayed to see the cr*p reviews so far
Looking forward to getting a custom ROM on it!!
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the hardware it self is what you get for the price
it's decent enough to use for browsing, reading and media player, even gaming if you like
the battery is bad, standby of ~8h and ~3-4h for continuous usage
the screen is dark and have limited view angle, but bear in mind it's not samsung galaxy's amoled :lol:
it's good for daily use and if you dont expect much for the money you spend
it's bad because kogan tells a lot of crap! if you follow the story from their first ad you will know what i mean

kunnlan said:
sure
1. get this file :Telepad7C_M708_Telechip8803_Root_Recovery
search for it, i can't post any url yet (need at least 8 post)
2. install the motorola driver
3. there's a how to in the file, but i didn't follow it
instead i just do adb remount, shell and copy the new su and then install superuser from market. done.
will do .. ill post how it goes
the hardware it self is what you get for the price
it's decent enough to use for browsing, reading and media player, even gaming if you like
the battery is bad, standby of ~8h and ~3-4h for continuous usage
the screen is dark and have limited view angle, but bear in mind it's not samsung galaxy's amoled :lol:
it's good for daily use and if you dont expect much for the money you spend
it's bad because kogan tells a lot of crap! if you follow the story from their first ad you will know what i mean
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mm was not quite the step by step i wanted more so interested where to download those files quick get your 8 post =P
i agree mostly with what you said Re Kogan tablet battery life is bad it wont survive a full day at work with constant use.
i dont mine the screen all so much it runs angry birds quite well i personally see the view angle thing as a Plus since most people put up privacy screens to stop people from looking in on what we are doing the kogan one does it straight out of the box lOL..
i got the first batch from kogan was a lOng wait but i am glad it was upgraded a bit after the Wait i still think if you bought 2 or 3 of them in one shipping and 3 friends needing it at the cheapest live price at $139 its worth it for a sub 200 tablet
for your 120 bucks more you can try to find a samsung galaxy tab in aus but its pretty hard find now i managed to get hold of one ..

fun_ said:
tcc8803-recovery.zip can be installed without PC.
if you can select zip file from FWTool in menu, please try it. otherwise, reboot into stock recovery, then install my zip.
please refer How to/FAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101094
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hey Fun
is this the Link for the flash file using the FWTool from the tablet?
http://androtab.info/files/tcc8803/cm7/recovery.img
or do i need a zip file?
next question how do i get into recovery mode on the desire its power and vol down but theres no vol down on the kogan heh.,.

wlee2 said:
mm was not quite the step by step i wanted more so interested where to download those files quick get your 8 post =P
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lol
www dot mp4nation dot net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=22007
download the megaupload one, there's a simple instructions.txt in that file

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I have Alcatel OT-910, but i cant find anything about root & rom for this model here on xda-developers forum. I found threads for other Alcatel models (OT-908, OT-980, OT-990) and i was wondering is anyone working on this particular model? Is it possibile to have root access? stock ROM for OT-910? Thanks.
Alcatel OT-910
CPU 600 MHz
OS Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
Keyboard QWERTY
root
i have tried to root my OT-910 with SuperOneClick 2.3.3, but it doesn't work.
Keeps stuck at Step #7 Waiting for Device.
also tried to unplug and replug it at this part, but no chance.
any other ideas how to get root? Some of the installed apps are useless for me and eat up my memory, want to get rid of them
rooting problem
I've got OT910 too, tried several ways to root with steps, provided for other Alcatel android phones - no luck.
Try with different versions os superoneclick. Aso you should install Pdanet on your phone and your computer to and try again with superoneclick.
Sent from my ALCATEL one touch 990
No luck still
I tried all SuperOneClick releases, z4root, GingerBreak - nothing really works. The phone is hardly operable without root - too much garbage preinstalled.
Hey, i have an Alcatel OT-909a (which is the same as Alcatel OT-910 but with a lower px camera) and i also am unable to get root access, i already know that there is a stock busybox, and have seen some files of the internal memory but still not having luck, i also flashed some CWM and RA recoveries but i just got stuck while trying to access recovery, so i have to get back to stock recovery, i think there must be a way to do at least a nandroid backup and try to root the backup and flash again, but i dont know, the CWM recovery just boot the android logo, after there is nothing in the screen, but the QWERTY keys are on like if the phone was in recovery, i had tried Super One Click 1.9.2 and 2.3.3 and got stuck in step #7 too, zergRush and GingerBreak doesnt work also, something extrange for me is that the last time i try CWM, it didnt boot into recovery but into fastboot, as far as i know internal memory is read-only except for the installation of apps and some folders (or somehow i push GingerBreak and zergRush to the internal memory isn't?), i can't push su to the xbin or bin folders, but i already saw what is inside xbin an bin (as i said memory is read-only and there are some folders that requires permissions to access), there must be a way to push su to xbin folder (or at least maybe access su in another location?) but i still seeing how?
PD: sorry for my possible bad english speaking
PD2: yes i'm a noob and i hate myself but please some of you that know of this, help us?
Edit: just curious i just push su to "/data/local/tmp" then i just tipe ./su and it appeared on the phone "shell has been granted superuser permissions"
Alcatel_OT_909a /909s /910
OS: Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 / 6180
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-perf [email protected] #3
Here an idea: Custom Rom
hey guys, if some of you (someone, anyone who might wanna help?) are still maybe reading this thread, i wonder, i have played with the phone a little (unluckly i really messed up breaking the cellphone and luckily for me, the motherboard was replaced at service center), and i have been able to pull out most of the system partition, custpack and others, (except for the recovery partition) and i was wondering if maybe there is a way to create a custom rom with those files?, maybe we could create our custom rom and flash it, after seeing around the files, i got that 909a it's using what it's looks like at least the same kernel than ot910, (actually some information is from the ot910, in the manual it refers to ot909a-s ot910 as same cellphone but with different px in camera), so maybe we could create a custom GB rom based on the files from the stock system partition, and as alcatel has relased the kernel sourcecode maybe we could even do a custom kernel?, i was just wondering if someone can try to do a custom rom with those files, as i have tried flashing some GB roms replacing files and the phone doesn't boot up to android, but in recovery you get su access and pull the other files, but when replacing files, there is a moment when the system lose adb shell access, so maybe someone with more knowleadge (as i'm new to both android and linux) can help?
Rooting -- any news?
Has anyone succeeded in rooting the device in the meantime? I had no luck with either psneuter, zergrush, or gingerbreak ...
OT-910 successfully rooted!
Hi,
thank's to the great work of giantpune over at Phandroid, the Alcatel OT-910 has been successfully rooted (see the attached screenshot)!
For instructions, cf. the thread "Optimus Elite root with an apk" at Phandroid's LG Optimus Elite forum. Put in a nutshell, you have to install the following two APK's:
1. the Poot-debug.apk tailor-made for this phone, and
2. Ministro II.apk.
Both files are linked at the end of giantpune's original post at the LG Optimus Elite forum.
Note that Superuser, but not SuperSU, will grant root access on the OT-910.
Have fun!
Any Rom for OT 910
nolda said:
Hi,
thank's to the great work of giantpune over at Phandroid, the Alcatel OT-910 has been successfully rooted (see the attached screenshot)!
For instructions, cf. the thread "Optimus Elite root with an apk" at Phandroid's LG Optimus Elite forum. Put in a nutshell, you have to install the following two APK's:
1. the Poot-debug.apk tailor-made for this phone, and
2. Ministro II.apk.
Both files are linked at the end of giantpune's original post at the LG Optimus Elite forum.
Note that Superuser, but not SuperSU, will grant root access on the OT-910.
Have fun!
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Can you please suggest any ROM for OT 910.
Help need...
Hi guys,
I need your help man, I had just rooted successfully and I don't know what have I done now it is just stuck at TCL logo and restarting.
please please please help...
May be flashing it solve the problem I have sent email to alcatel but they didn't have the rom so some one help me and also I had flash recovery but didn't back up original one so also give me that or any working CWM recovery.
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
my last hope is xda...
smkamranqadri said:
Hi guys,
I need your help man, I had just rooted successfully and I don't know what have I done now it is just stuck at TCL logo and restarting.
please please please help...
May be flashing it solve the problem I have sent email to alcatel but they didn't have the rom so some one help me and also I had flash recovery but didn't back up original one so also give me that or any working CWM recovery.
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
my last hope is xda...
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If your last hope is xda... then maybe you will not have that much luck, if you're stuck at TCL logo, maybe you could try using the "OTU Upgrade Tool" (by means "OTU = Alcatel/TCL Flasher") and maybe that will do the trick and then you get your phone back to stock, if not (or if you already did that), then you're a little out of luck, as far as I know, there is no stock recovery around, and also as far as I know, there is no CWM recovery, now, in case you did use OTU Tool, and failed flashing the phone, then is almost sure that your nand is bricked, if you used OTU Tool and that didn't get your phone back, then you should see if you can still flash Android Images (more accurately 2.3.3 (since 2.3.4 did brick my phone twice)), at least with a non-functional 2.3.3 image, maybe you could flash from there with OTU again, or try to modify 2.3.3 system to work with your phone, if nothing of that did result for you, then you're out of luck, because I'm almost sure that would mean that you are in a nand brick, and the only way to solve it, is sending it to Service Repair (at least for now)
now, for using OTU Upgrade Tool, you can download it from TCL/Alcatel website ( www2.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/support/download.html ) in the download section, select your phone model, and from there download the OTU Upgrade Tool, after downloading, install it and follow the instructions for getting the phone in "Download Mode" (in OT910 = (pressing "Q" key with the phone totally off, and after pressing the "Q" key for 30sec. or a minute, then (still pressing the "Q" key) connect it to the pc and follow the onscreen steps (that means, choosing your mobile and getting in to look for the firmware and download it)
I have a kind of "backup" of the system (I mean, every file that is in /system) but sadly, it doesn't have the properly permissions set, and so, it gives also a boot loop (also I bricked my phone once again and for worse, when it was out of warranty), so if you still in warranty maybe you should send it to service :/
that's the sad of life when your mobile is not the one that is being developed by expert developers (not even a beginner one )
Hope you can fix your phone
thanks for help
thanks man you are my captain...
I recheck the upgrade tool it just say that you have latest software.
So if you have 2.3.3 then please give me that i will update it via adb shell as i can still access it as su.
smkamranqadri said:
thanks man you are my captain...
I recheck the upgrade tool it just say that you have latest software.
So if you have 2.3.3 then please give me that i will update it via adb shell as i can still access it as su.
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I will, but before, what version of upgrade tool are you using? (mine has a kind of strange bug that the rom is never ever able to get the last update (as always download saying there is a new update (it's a fake but anyway)), that would be kind of a problem since maybe after you flash 2.3.3 the upgrade tool will state that you're still in latest firmware (even through upgrade tool is supposed to be a service tool, funny isn't?), anyway, since you have nothing to lose (since apparently you flashed a custom recovery that didn't work for you), but, there are this two things you should try before, first (and pretty much the must obvious one) if you have warranty (as long as you're in warranty and never tried to see what's inside the phone), and two, there is a little possibility that maybe you can access adb via the recovery you flashed, even, when the tcl logo appears, try to do "adb shell" or "adb devices", so maybe you can recover your phone without the need of flashing android 2.3.3.
now, if nothing of that worked, then there is nothing to loose, if you have the android sdk, from there you can download a 2.3.3 image, that will boot, but display nothing in the screen (still you can do adb shell with su, and try to properly install libraries maybe?), if not, then i'll check if I can do one system image for you, and see what it does
by the way, if somehow you can access adb , try to do "adb pull" and pull the " /system" partition
it's really sad that we can't (at least not me) figure out, how to use the files that the upgrade tool uses ( 570mb of 10 - 520kb files)
Help me... alcatel 909
Azuruw said:
I will, but before, what version of upgrade tool are you using? (mine has a kind of strange bug that the rom is never ever able to get the last update (as always download saying there is a new update (it's a fake but anyway)), that would be kind of a problem since maybe after you flash 2.3.3 the upgrade tool will state that you're still in latest firmware (even through upgrade tool is supposed to be a service tool, funny isn't?), anyway, since you have nothing to lose (since apparently you flashed a custom recovery that didn't work for you), but, there are this two things you should try before, first (and pretty much the must obvious one) if you have warranty (as long as you're in warranty and never tried to see what's inside the phone), and two, there is a little possibility that maybe you can access adb via the recovery you flashed, even, when the tcl logo appears, try to do "adb shell" or "adb devices", so maybe you can recover your phone without the need of flashing android 2.3.3.
now, if nothing of that worked, then there is nothing to loose, if you have the android sdk, from there you can download a 2.3.3 image, that will boot, but display nothing in the screen (still you can do adb shell with su, and try to properly install libraries maybe?), if not, then i'll check if I can do one system image for you, and see what it does
by the way, if somehow you can access adb , try to do "adb pull" and pull the " /system" partition
it's really sad that we can't (at least not me) figure out, how to use the files that the upgrade tool uses ( 570mb of 10 - 520kb files)
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First of all my update tool version is 1.2.0.10.
Second i got second hand set from local market at karachi, pakistan so no warranty where i exchange some email from alcatel support for rom but said that they didn't have.
third i can access adb shell with couple of reentering su i got super user so what to do to recover.
i will pull system partition and give you the link soon also downloading sdk for image.
thanks alot...
may we could chat live for better working. find me smkamranqadri at any platform except google kami.genius.
Got ROM/ RECOVERY
smkamranqadri said:
First of all my update tool version is 1.2.0.10.
Second i got second hand set from local market at karachi, pakistan so no warranty where i exchange some email from alcatel support for rom but said that they didn't have.
third i can access adb shell with couple of reentering su i got super user so what to do to recover.
i will pull system partition and give you the link soon also downloading sdk for image.
thanks alot...
may we could chat live for better working. find me smkamranqadri at any platform except google kami.genius.
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I had got rom & recovery and every partions so any one need have do chat with me at fb - Muhammad Kamran qadri

[Q] LG Optimus Exceed (aka LG Lucid) VS840PP won't take a root

After scrounging, searching, hunting, and generally scrubbing every tree/rock/bush for answers, I have decided that it is time to post. As I am new to these forums, I sincerely appreciate any assistance in this matter. I have tried the only two methods that I can find to root my phone. the one by Bin4ry which is found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460. and another one from a different site that was for JB. I have made sure that both debugging is on as well as allowing installations of non-market applications. I have tried every single usb mode, that just on the off chance, mine was that one phone that wanted to seperate itself from society. Since my phone is running ICS 4.0.4 I should be using Bin4ry's version, but I get stopped by this
Code:
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= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (18.06.2013) v31 =
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Device type:
1) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)
2) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
3) Old
4) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Please connect Device with enabled USB-Debugging to your Computer
Doing a Backup first, please confirm this on your device!
Now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation.
Done!
Press any key to continue . . .
Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your device!
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please press any Key when restore is done.
Press any key to continue . . .
Going to reboot now ...
mount: Operation not permitted
3679 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.101s)
2668 KB/s (1500495 bytes in 0.549s)
3647 KB/s (1165484 bytes in 0.312s)
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
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Going to copy files to it's place
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
Rebooting again, please wait!
Could Not Find C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\newroot\ric
Restoring previous Backup! Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your
device!
Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.
Please press any Key when restore is done.
Press any key to continue . . .
Going to reboot last time now ...
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
It says that It's done and that all is done, but I think that because the mounting permission was denied that it wasn't able to root the device. If I could get some assistance on this from someone with more experience, I'd appreciate it. Does anyone know how to fix/root this device? I don't know if this will make a difference or not but it says the software is VS840PP2
Bump, anyone know anything?
I wish someone would
cecpuman said:
Bump, anyone know anything?
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I wish someone would resolve this I see people all over the place bragging they have rooted their exceeds "showing proof" and no-one seems to give a crap that some people can't afford the most easily rooted phones and are forced to get the most workable less expensive phones. I have student loans and would have to pay a $400.00 deposit to be able to pay 150 dollars for a semi decent phone and my carrier won't allow me to use the phone I've had for a couple years that I rooted myself. I just want a viable answer to how do you root the exceed I know what I'm doing but I work for a living (making very little at that) and have a child to support so I can't devote a week to figuring it out and am frustrated that nobody seems to give a crap about anything but the new razr or the iphone (trendys).
Rooted mine
D3d10ck said:
I wish someone would resolve this I see people all over the place bragging they have rooted their exceeds "showing proof" and no-one seems to give a crap that some people can't afford the most easily rooted phones and are forced to get the most workable less expensive phones. I have student loans and would have to pay a $400.00 deposit to be able to pay 150 dollars for a semi decent phone and my carrier won't allow me to use the phone I've had for a couple years that I rooted myself. I just want a viable answer to how do you root the exceed I know what I'm doing but I work for a living (making very little at that) and have a child to support so I can't devote a week to figuring it out and am frustrated that nobody seems to give a crap about anything but the new razr or the iphone (trendys).
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Yep, I just rooted my VS840PP, seems you need to use the Lg Spectrum root, but since I'm new I can't post links, but you will need the driver file "LG VZW_United_WHQL_v2.11.0.exe" and "LG_Spectrum_ICS.zip" (put these into a search engine)
Install Instructions
Download and unzip
Connect your phone to your PC
Make sure to have the LG USB drivers installed
Make sure to have debugging enabled
Make sure to have USB connectivity set to internet connection
Run the script for your OS (.bat for Windows, .sh for Linux)
Enjoy
I really did think it would make my phone not boot, but surprisingly it worked! EDIT 8-16-13 treat this phone like any other LG Lucid, which means you can go to CM 10 4.1 Jellybean on this phone.
scififan68 said:
Yep, I just rooted my VS840PP, seems you need to use the Lg Spectrum root, but since I'm new I can't post links, but you will need the driver file "LG VZW_United_WHQL_v2.11.0.exe" and "LG_Spectrum_ICS.zip" (put these into a search engine)
Install Instructions
Download and unzip
Connect your phone to your PC
Make sure to have the LG USB drivers installed
Make sure to have debugging enabled
Make sure to have USB connectivity set to internet connection
Run the script for your OS (.bat for Windows, .sh for Linux)
Enjoy
I really did think it would make my phone not boot, but surprisingly it worked! EDIT 8-16-13 treat this phone like any other LG Lucid, which means you can go to CM 10 4.1 Jellybean on this phone.
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Big thanks.Any roms that work on our phone?
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Can you post instructions on how to flash CM10?
Do i do standard Lucid downgrade to GB procedure?
Thanks in advance.
lviv73 said:
Big thanks.Any roms that work on our phone?
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Yeah one which is Android 4.1.2, the file is called "cm-10-20130424-UNOFFICIAL-vs840.zip", but you have to rollback to GB 2.3.6(due to locked ics bootloader), install root, CWM and finally install the CM 10 based LG Lucid beta rom. I see you edited your post and yes it is the standard LG Lucid Gingerbread downgrade method. The forum thread title is "[ROM][BETA] CyanogenMod 10 for the LG Lucid" and its on "androidforums.com" all info you need should be in that forum thread. I can tell you that Jellybean works very well on this phone, and I never want to go back to 4.0.4. :good: But of course there are some bugs, as it seems signal strength is lower, but I may have the wrong baseband for this phone.
how to flash clockworkmod
scififan68 said:
Yeah one which is Android 4.1.2, the file is called "cm-10-20130424-UNOFFICIAL-vs840.zip", but you have to rollback to GB 2.3.6(due to locked ics bootloader), install root, CWM and finally install the CM 10 based LG Lucid beta rom. I see you edited your post and yes it is the standard LG Lucid Gingerbread downgrade method. The forum thread title is "[ROM][BETA] CyanogenMod 10 for the LG Lucid" and its on "androidforums.com" all info you need should be in that forum thread. I can tell you that Jellybean works very well on this phone, and I never want to go back to 4.0.4. :good: But of course there are some bugs, as it seems signal strength is lower, but I may have the wrong baseband for this phone.
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Ok i got it rolled back to gb, but it says i need a sim card and no wireless or 3g, i cant download the cwm unless i restore to ics. Im ecstatic that i got this far I rooted it rolled it forward
Installed rom manager and downloaded the restore but i cant run it without some sort of data connection. Thank you all for getting me this far but what do I do?
D3d10ck said:
Ok i got it rolled back to gb, but it says i need a sim card and no wireless or 3g, i cant download the cwm unless i restore to ics. Im ecstatic that i got this far I rooted it rolled it forward
Installed rom manager and downloaded the restore but i cant run it without some sort of data connection. Thank you all for getting me this far but what do I do?
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You may have to install the baseband for the Exceed. I think in the CyanogenMod beta thread on AndroidForums there is a link but I'm not sure. Use ROM Manager to install CWM Recovery and then Flash CM10.
Vs840pp 4.1.2
D3d10ck said:
Ok i got it rolled back to gb, but it says i need a sim card and no wireless or 3g, i cant download the cwm unless i restore to ics. Im ecstatic that i got this far I rooted it rolled it forward
Installed rom manager and downloaded the restore but i cant run it without some sort of data connection. Thank you all for getting me this far but what do I do?
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As long as you're rooted, search on the internet for "cwm installer for lucid" and follow the install instructions on gingerbread, then you want to flash the CWM touch recovery by searching for LGVS840_CWMT.zip and clicking on "CWM Touch Flashable Recovery for LG Lucid 4G - LG Cell Phones ..." Make sure you have the CWMT zip and LG Lucid CM 10.1 zip on your micro sd card. You then use rom manager to boot into recovery and flash the CWMT zip, then do a factory reset and clear caches and finally flash the LG Lucid CM 10.1 available on androidforums.
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As long as you're rooted, search on the internet for "cwm installer for lucid" and follow the install instructions on gingerbread, then you want to flash the CWM touch recovery by searching for LGVS840_CWMT.zip and clicking on "CWM Touch Flashable Recovery for LG Lucid 4G - LG Cell Phones ..." Make sure you have the CWMT zip and LG Lucid CM 10.1 zip on your micro sd card. You then use rom manager to boot into recovery and flash the CWMT zip, then do a factory reset and clear caches and finally flash the LG Lucid CM 10.1 available on androidforums.
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May I ask which firmware are you suppose to use to do a roll back? Can you just use the Lucid's firmware or does it have to be the Exceed firmware to work for the roll back?
ls5280 said:
May I ask which firmware are you suppose to use to do a roll back? Can you just use the Lucid's firmware or does it have to be the Exceed firmware to work for the roll back?
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It's the stock gingerbread for the LG Lucid and you look for the method to install with LG's tool and you will need the file "VS840ZV6_06.S6_06.P58014.R5.cab" and look for how to roll back to gingerbread on the lg lucid to find out how to roll it back.
scififan68 said:
It's the stock gingerbread for the LG Lucid and you look for the method to install with LG's tool and you will need the file "VS840ZV6_06.S6_06.P58014.R5.cab" and look for how to roll back to gingerbread on the lg lucid to find out how to roll it back.
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Thanks a bunch, I thought it would be okay to do that but just wanted to make sure before doing it.
Hmm, after restoring successfully, for some reason I cant get the Wi-Fi to work. I tried both versions the V5 and V6 in the dropbox posted on android forum. Can root and everything but unable to access any internet without wifi. Kinda stuck without CWM. Any clues?
Edited: Whoops, Haha, a Factory Reset fixed it.
Edited: Blah after being able to install Rom Manager and installing CWM "Successful" I still get into CWM recovery.
Edited: CWM solved but now I get the "Cant Mount Sd" in CWM. Trided both "fat and "extFAT" and no go. Any Help?
Edited: Finally! Bad SD card! CM 10 up and running! Woot!
ls5280 said:
Hmm, after restoring successfully, for some reason I cant get the Wi-Fi to work. I tried both versions the V5 and V6 in the dropbox posted on android forum. Can root and everything but unable to access any internet without wifi. Kinda stuck without CWM. Any clues?
Edited: Whoops, Haha, a Factory Reset fixed it.
Edited: Blah after being able to install Rom Manager and installing CWM "Successful" I still get into CWM recovery.
Edited: CWM solved but now I get the "Cant Mount Sd" in CWM. Trided both "fat and "extFAT" and no go. Any Help?
Edited: Finally! Bad SD card! CM 10 up and running! Woot!
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Glad to see you got CM 10 on this phone, since it runs pretty good, the only issue I had is the way it handles low signal areas, which is why I upgraded to the LG Spectrum plus I wanted Verizon 4G LTE.
scififan68 said:
Yep, I just rooted my VS840PP, seems you need to use the Lg Spectrum root, but since I'm new I can't post links, but you will need the driver file "LG VZW_United_WHQL_v2.11.0.exe" and "LG_Spectrum_ICS.zip" (put these into a search engine)
Install Instructions
Download and unzip
Connect your phone to your PC
Make sure to have the LG USB drivers installed
Make sure to have debugging enabled
Make sure to have USB connectivity set to internet connection
Run the script for your OS (.bat for Windows, .sh for Linux)
Enjoy
I really did think it would make my phone not boot, but surprisingly it worked! EDIT 8-16-13 treat this phone like any other LG Lucid, which means you can go to CM 10 4.1 Jellybean on this phone.
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I have tried this root and all I get is nothing, I am attaching what the root program says if anyone can help
kibbles-n-bits said:
I have tried this root and all I get is nothing, I am attaching what the root program says if anyone can help
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I think I may have had the same issue and it turned out the root files didn't extract correctly the first time, so I deleted the root files and extracted them again and it worked. Of course I can't exactly remember it now, but its worth a try. EDIT: Wait no, it looks like root installed fine, are you on stock ICS or Gingerbread? As Gingerbread has special root tools that are different from ics, also make sure you have superSU installed and try the root checker from the playstore.
Will I be stuck in activation mode?
scififan68 said:
I think I may have had the same issue and it turned out the root files didn't extract correctly the first time, so I deleted the root files and extracted them again and it worked. Of course I can't exactly remember it now, but its worth a try. EDIT: Wait no, it looks like root installed fine, are you on stock ICS or Gingerbread? As Gingerbread has special root tools that are different from ics, also make sure you have superSU installed and try the root checker from the playstore.
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New to the community and was hoping this was a good place for a related question. I have an exceed and I rooted without problem yesterday. I believe my SD Maid app deleted some important files or something because I stopped receiving incoming calls and texts. Anyway, I soft bricked my phone a few times and got the "Long time no see" message. I thought I unrooted my phone so I tried doing a hard reset thinking I would possibly fix the problem. That made matters worse. My soft brick became the only thing I could see no matter how many times I pulled the battery out and rebooted I was stuck at that screen. After hours of trying to get my pc to recognize my phone/get my phone in download mode, I finally fixed it and rooted again. Problem is that when I went through the unbrick process and flashed the kdz file to my phone, it was then stuck in activate mode. It wasnt a big deal because I just played dumb with verizon and they fixed it in their system being that when trying to activate it didnt give me the option to activate on my same plan/number. A bit annoying but better than nothing. My question is when I roll back to gingerbread or flash CM10 will I be stuck in activation mode again? Sorry for the long post, just figured I would give the what and why before my question!
derekpoole890 said:
New to the community and was hoping this was a good place for a related question. I have an exceed and I rooted without problem yesterday. I believe my SD Maid app deleted some important files or something because I stopped receiving incoming calls and texts. Anyway, I soft bricked my phone a few times and got the "Long time no see" message. I thought I unrooted my phone so I tried doing a hard reset thinking I would possibly fix the problem. That made matters worse. My soft brick became the only thing I could see no matter how many times I pulled the battery out and rebooted I was stuck at that screen. After hours of trying to get my pc to recognize my phone/get my phone in download mode, I finally fixed it and rooted again. Problem is that when I went through the unbrick process and flashed the kdz file to my phone, it was then stuck in activate mode. It wasnt a big deal because I just played dumb with verizon and they fixed it in their system being that when trying to activate it didnt give me the option to activate on my same plan/number. A bit annoying but better than nothing. My question is when I roll back to gingerbread or flash CM10 will I be stuck in activation mode again? Sorry for the long post, just figured I would give the what and why before my question!
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You mean the activation screen, that you can quite easily bypass, also once it is is active it doesn't need to be activated again. Here is how to bypass activation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WGKCdlnt1s
wow how did i miss that one!
scififan68 said:
You mean the activation screen, that you can quite easily bypass, also once it is is active it doesn't need to be activated again. Here is how to bypass activation
Thanks for the link. I apologize for not researching that better. CM 10 here i come!
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I know this is an old post but I just snuck and rooted the girlfriends LG Lucid VS840ZV9 / 4.0.4 / software update version 6.3.0_B7
tonight using spectrum_root_windows
http://www.mediafire.com/download/on6cnik4h0fo697/spectrum_root_windows.zip

Polaroid P10 Tablet

Not sure this is the right place to post this but here goes. I just bought a Polaroid P10 tablet today. I wanted to root it, but can't find any information available about this product except unboxing videos. Running Kitkat 4.4.2 Kernel 3.3
I found a root using towelroot, but when I click on the icon, it just opens up a page with code and doesn't do anything. I'm a total noob and don't know much about rooting, but people tell me it's the only way I can add my own content. Any help is appreciated. Please and Thanks
Not currently supporting the Polaroid P10 Device, unfortunately.
MarlaSinger13 said:
Not sure this is the right place to post this but here goes. I just bought a Polaroid P10 tablet today. I wanted to root it, but can't find any information available about this product except unboxing videos. Running Kitkat 4.4.2 Kernel 3.3
I found a root using towelroot, but when I click on the icon, it just opens up a page with code and doesn't do anything. I'm a total noob and don't know much about rooting, but people tell me it's the only way I can add my own content. Any help is appreciated. Please and Thanks
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I've too purchased the same device tonight, kingo and towelroot do not work
deionj said:
I've too purchased the same device tonight, kingo and towelroot do not work
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That's a shame. It's a nice tablet. Hopeful that someone will be able to get this thing rooted. Just so I'm clear about "rooting" all this really does is allow installation of apps and music and stuff that was not downloaded at the app store, right? I mean, I'm sure it does more than that if you're a hacker and know what you're doing, but for me, this is the only perk to rooting. I guess I can wait. I only paid 75 bucks for mine. It was 99 originally but 20 percent off and the cashier also gave me another discount cause she was cool. I will keep checking back here in case someone has some good news! I forgot to add that I cannot get my laptop to download the driver for the tablet when I try to connect it.
Er... I'm not sure if the tablet is different but on any other android device I've ever used you can do all of that without root. Feel free to look up "How to enable from unknown sources android" . All it takes is checking one little box in settings. for apps I personally prefer the app from aptoide.
Josh8550 said:
Er... I'm not sure if the tablet is different but on any other android device I've ever used you can do all of that without root. Feel free to look up "How to enable from unknown sources android" . All it takes is checking one little box in settings. for apps I personally prefer the app from aptoide.
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OK, see I was mistaken about what rooting meant. The first tablet I ever had, I HAD to root to get access to the internal storage. I will try again with this one to even find the internal storage. BUT, I just got this tablet yesterday and already it's resetting itself when I turn it off. I will try to start it and it gets stuck on the loading screen for a while, then It will load and I have to re enter all the setup info. Pain in my a**. I'm taking it back to exchange for a new one in a couple days.
MarlaSinger13 said:
That's a shame. It's a nice tablet. Hopeful that someone will be able to get this thing rooted. Just so I'm clear about "rooting" all this really does is allow installation of apps and music and stuff that was not downloaded at the app store, right? I mean, I'm sure it does more than that if you're a hacker and know what you're doing, but for me, this is the only perk to rooting. I guess I can wait. I only paid 75 bucks for mine. It was 99 originally but 20 percent off and the cashier also gave me another discount cause she was cool. I will keep checking back here in case someone has some good news! I forgot to add that I cannot get my laptop to download the driver for the tablet when I try to connect it.
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Well I have the Polaroid q10bt that I bought @ Menard's last week for $99 cpu z says it is a p10/q10/ptab1040/ptab1041 I think this is the same as big lots 4gig but mine is 8gig. It is a really nice tablet 4.4 kk quad core processor. But yes root would be really nice. I've tried using kingo root with pdanet driver, (no go) also tried iroot apk app & there PC program which are Chinese to root those failed. Also tried framaroot & even other Chinese root programs I found on YouTube those failed as well. So next I seen that CPU z said my q10 has a all winner a31 processor so I Google root all winner a31, found 2 different zip file apps that u run from update app using stock recovery but yet again those failed. CPU z says tablet is rooted but super su won't update the binary? Well that's all info I have. Hopefully we can work together & hack this bad beast lol! Thanks in advance ppl & have a blessed day! Ron.
I'm gonna try king root on this. It's another Chinese root method & they have apk app & PC version
Dont try Vroot or Kingo theyre malware
Here is working root for the Polaroid Q10/P10/etc. and possibly other 4.4 a31 tablets
Instructions
Make sure you have ADB installed and working for the tablet, it will work with standard ADB drivers, just look it up im too tired to tell you how to make ADB work
1. Make sure USB debug and Dev mode are on
2. Go to settings, backup & restore, then boot into recovery
3. In recovery select ADB sideload and then in cmd prompt type "adb sideload (path to .zip)" and let it update
4. Reboot and enjoy root
This was about 5-6hrs of experimenting, credit goes to those who made SU, Chainfire for SuperSu, etc.
Download
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https://www.mediafire.com/?l99e2x95mxpkk5u
Echoa said:
Dont try Vroot or Kingo theyre malware
Here is working root for the Polaroid Q10/P10/etc. and possibly other 4.4 a31 tablets
Instructions
Make sure you have ADB installed and working for the tablet, it will work with standard ADB drivers, just look it up im too tired to tell you how to make ADB work
1. Make sure USB debug and Dev mode are on
2. Go to settings, backup & restore, then boot into recovery
3. In recovery select ADB sideload and then in cmd prompt type "adb sideload (path to .zip)" and let it update
4. Reboot and enjoy root
This was about 5-6hrs of experimenting, credit goes to those who made SU, Chainfire for SuperSu, etc.
Download
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https://www.mediafire.com/?l99e2x95mxpkk5u
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Wow thanks & I'm gonna try this.
rubberman365 said:
Wow thanks & I'm gonna try this.
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yea NP
took me a bit to figure out what exactly the issue was
The other a31 root zips arent for 4.4 and dont install all the needed files and permissions for it to work properly in 4.4. I was working on it and remembered chainfire saying something about it a while ago so i found a script designed to install from stock recovery and modified it to work for our device. I might work on a recovery but cant make any promises.
also, once you have root be sure to lower your screen DPI to 120, it makes the UI a bit smaller and in general things tend to look a bit nicer at that DPI on a 1024x600 screen (that should be the screens native DPI)
Echoa said:
yea NP
took me a bit to figure out what exactly the issue was
The other a31 root zips arent for 4.4 and dont install all the needed files and permissions for it to work properly in 4.4. I was working on it and remembered chainfire saying something about it a while ago so i found a script designed to install from stock recovery and modified it to work for our device. I might work on a recovery but cant make any promises.
also, once you have root be sure to lower your screen DPI to 120, it makes the UI a bit smaller and in general things tend to look a bit nicer at that DPI on a 1024x600 screen (that should be the screens native DPI)
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So I shared your root method with a p10 thread over at www.freaktab.com but made sure to give u all credit for figuring it out. Since I tried all the other root methods but failed, SuperSU installed it self as a system app & wont uninstall & CPU z says tablet has root but SuperSU wouldn't update binary. So question can i still use your root method or would I need to do a factory reset either thru tablet settings or stock recovery. Thanks in advance & have a blessed day! Ron.
rubberman365 said:
So I shared your root method with a p10 thread over at www.freaktab.com but made sure to give u all credit for figuring it out. Since I tried all the other root methods but failed, SuperSU installed it self as a system app & wont uninstall & CPU z says tablet has root but SuperSU wouldn't update binary. So question can i still use your root method or would I need to do a factory reset either thru tablet settings or stock recovery. Thanks in advance & have a blessed day! Ron.
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No this root method will remove all the bits of older attempts and then install itself :] just flash and be happy.
Echoa said:
No this root method will remove all the bits of older attempts and then install itself :] just flash and be happy.
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OK thanks, now I just gotta remember & figure out the adb thing since I haven't done anything like that in like 2 years maybe lol.
Echoa said:
No this root method will remove all the bits of older attempts and then install itself :] just flash and be happy.
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Hey so I actually just used the update app built Into system to boot into recovery & then I just flashed zip file from stock recovery, then cleared cache & rebooted. Then I updated su binary & was good to go. Do u think doing this way was OK being as I now have root or should I have done adb method & side loaded it or should I still attempt to do it that way. Also what do u think about over clocking stock CPU using no thrills CPU or do I need a custom kernel? Also do u think a custom recovery would work on this? Well thanks in advance for all your help & have a great day!!! Ron.
rubberman365 said:
Hey so I actually just used the update app built Into system to boot into recovery & then I just flashed zip file from stock recovery, then cleared cache & rebooted. Then I updated su binary & was good to go. Do u think doing this way was OK being as I now have root or should I have done adb method & side loaded it or should I still attempt to do it that way. Also what do u think about over clocking stock CPU using no thrills CPU or do I need a custom kernel? Also do u think a custom recovery would work on this? Well thanks in advance for all your help & have a great day!!! Ron.
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no if it worked that way is fine too :] w.e works for you to install i just listed the way i did it. as for overclocking dont set the CPU higher than 1.3ghz or itll lock up as we dont have the ability to adjust the voltage atm. Im working on tearing it down and seeing about updating the screen and getting an SD card to work on custom imgs.
I can tell you its using DDR3L 1333 cas latency 9 and is an Allwinner A31s so far, looking into the other chips to figure if its close enough the the A31 dev board to use the kernel source. Display idk yet, cant get the battery off safely as its glued down pretty tight but i think its the same as a tablet called the Q102. These might be just rebranded versions of those. If we can find a better display that works with the Q102 and a speaker that is the right size we could mod it for better sound and display. Im searching Aliexpress and alibaba for a display thats possible to use. I anyone can find another 10" tablet with a similar size and shape using an a31 with a better screen we might be able to do a transplant.
edit: added board pic, nand is toshiba tc58teg6ddkta00 and bt/wifi is Realtek RTL8723BS, the RT is used on some Rockchip boards so should be able to get drivers for it. Once i get an SDcard ill work on recovery and maybe a custom SDcard img as the hummingboard a31 kernel looks like it might have the power management stuff in it? not sure if the hummingbird a31 using hynix nand and ram will be an issue.
Well, managed to get stuck in recovery bootloop and cant get out of recovery. Im contacting southern telecom for the firmware img but we'll see if i can get it, device works just cant get past recovery xP
Echoa said:
Well, managed to get stuck in recovery bootloop and cant get out of recovery. Im contacting southern telecom for the firmware img but we'll see if i can get it, device works just cant get past recovery xP
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OK well that sucks, I knew this was a all winner a31 cuz CPU z said it was. Also if u live in the states us, I'm sure u could always get another donor testing tablet either 4 gig p10 from big lots $99 or 8 gig q10bt from Menard's. Well best of luck, thanks in advance for everything u are doing & have a great day. Ron.
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OK well that sucks, I knew this was a all winner a31 cuz CPU z said it was. Also if u live in the states us, I'm sure u could always get another donor testing tablet either 4 gig p10 from big lots $99 or 8 gig q10bt from Menard's. Well best of luck, thanks in advance for everything u are doing & have a great day. Ron.
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Yea perhaps, but im not gonna ask for hardware donations because i got ballzy and didnt wanna wait for an SDCARD lol and i know we knew it was A31 just wanted to confirm because sometimes they lie and wanted to confirm if it was a31 or a31s
If they dont give me the img i will have to try either making a bootable SDCARD so i can write to nand or flash another tablets firmware and hope it works. I might be able to fix it if someone dumps their nand/partitions and then i could try and make a bootable SDCARD and write the stock recovery back in terminal. You can pull the partition imgs through ADB on a running system., probably shouldve done that before i tried to mod recovery lol wouldnt be so bad if i could get usb access in recovery but cant.
EDIT: Looks like im going to have to do the dishonest thing and exchange it at the store saying its broke as they told me there is no firmware available.
Echoa said:
Yea perhaps, but im not gonna ask for hardware donations because i got ballzy and didnt wanna wait for an SDCARD lol and i know we knew it was A31 just wanted to confirm because sometimes they lie and wanted to confirm if it was a31 or a31s
If they dont give me the img i will have to try either making a bootable SDCARD so i can write to nand or flash another tablets firmware and hope it works. I might be able to fix it if someone dumps their nand/partitions and then i could try and make a bootable SDCARD and write the stock recovery back in terminal. You can pull the partition imgs through ADB on a running system., probably shouldve done that before i tried to mod recovery lol wouldnt be so bad if i could get usb access in recovery but cant.
EDIT: Looks like im going to have to do the dishonest thing and exchange it at the store saying its broke as they told me there is no firmware available.
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Hey no shame bud, lol menards takes anything back. Hey so I tried to change DPI resolution to 120 as u suggested. with 2 apps but they wouldn't work? Did I do something wrong? Also I purchased a really nice wired keyboard case for this tablet at menards it is hip street brand on clearance for $9.99
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Hey no shame bud, lol menards takes anything back. Hey so I tried to change DPI resolution to 120 as u suggested. with 2 apps but they wouldn't work? Did I do something wrong? Also I purchased a really nice wired keyboard case for this tablet at menards it is hip street brand on clearance for $9.99
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I used romtoolbox try that
Also i suppose it works out as its 50$ off so ill get an SDcard and work on a bootable SDcard fr nand restores in case something similar happens. Also word of warning, phoenixsuit doesnt seem to recognze the tablet for some reason, drivers work and all but in FEL mode you cant flash with phoenix it just fails. Number one priority is finding a bootable nand restore method from sdcard. Make sure not to try any other a31 imgs as you maybe soft brick it and not be able to recover.
So far this tablet seems to be pretty modable as long as we find parts that will fit/work. All the peripheral devices unplug easily the only difficult thing is the batter which is glued tight. I may have found 1280x800 IPS screen that'll work with it and looking at finding a better speaker.

Asus MeMO Pad 8 (ME181C): Recovery Guide

ASUS MeMO Pad 8 (K011) ME181C Recovery Guide
The following is a list of what we can currently do with this tablet. It assumes firmware versions with the WW prefix (WW-3.1.23.1xx).​
Root Status: Obtained
Bootloader: Locked
CWM Recovery Possible: Yes (Tethered)
Custom ROMS: None
The following information is for recovering your tablet and obtaining root only. The bootloader is locked on the device at this time. ​
Tethered CWM recovery
This is a temporary solution to unsigned loading. The bootloader on the device is currently locked, so after rebooting, it will revert back to standard recovery. Use this to restore to a stock firmware or to install SuperSU.
Download the official firmware and extract it.
Rename UL-K011-WW-3.1.23.172-user.zip to user.zip.
Copy user.zip to the root of your SD card.
Enable USB debugging on your tablet.
Run Launcher.bat.
Type ACCEPT.
Choose option T3.
This will reboot in to the Tethered Recovery.
Choose Install Zip from external SD card.
Choose user.zip
Reboot once finished.
Bootable Image for Recovery
This file is to be used if your system will not get past the Asus or Intel logo. Boot the system using Volume Up and Power. Once the logo appears, let go of power. Once in DroidBoot, use fast boot to flash the boot and system images. This is provided in case signature verification fails on the official images.
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
This file also contains adb and fastboot. If your tablet is not detected, try the Asus drivers.
Reboot the system and use the CWM tethered recovery to reinstall the official firmware.
OTA Updates
If you’ve recovered from the official firmware on the Asus site, you’re probably sitting at version WW-3.1.23.172. Here are the OTA updates to bring your system up to the current version of WW-3.1.23.189. There are two different OTA updates available here, so the process will need to be completed twice. Update 172 to 183 and Update 183 to 189.
Boot in to recovery, press the volume keys several times and install from ADB.
Extract the RAR file and rename the files update.zip.
On your PC, open a command prompt and change to the directory containing the update file
Assuming ADB is installed on the system, type: adb sideload update.zip
Once the process completes, reboot your system and update apps as needed.
Repeat this process for any additional update files.
Recovery image
This is the default recovery for the tablet. If you get adventurous and try to flash another one, this may come in handy.
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RemmyLee said:
All thanks to vampirefo for his work on this.
FB Tethered Recovery Launcher
Kind of curious if this method will work with the other versions of the tablet to allow SuperSU to be installed. Anyone want to try it?
Long story short, I screwed this thing messing with the framework. For some reason, the official firmware from the Asus site was failing signature verification when trying to reinstall. Someone managed to grab a stripped system image that at least gave me a launcher and USB debugging. This beauty allowed me to get the firmware installed and everything back to normal, as well as installing SuperSU.
If you have any trouble getting the tablet to show up in Windows, the Asus distributed drivers work like a charm.
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can you explain in lamens terms or retard terms what this means you found? so me and others
as well can understand ? Please and thank you i have a ASUS MEMO Pad 8 Me181c Rooted With Frame1.4apk it took me to demo and i turned it off and rebooted and now it just goes to The ASUS Logo and then Intel Logo and Stops . If i could find a way to install CWM on this maybe i could get somewhere but all i see is people talking about it but no video tutorials , or walkthroughs
Any Help Would be greatly appreciated
1. https://cloud.mail.ru/public/2b47381cb37c/ADB.rar - This contains adb and fastboot if you don't already have them installed. This also contains the system image that we're going to use temporarily to get this thing restored.
2. Hook it up to your computer and load up Fastboot on the tablet (Volume+ and Power while booting. Let go of power after the logo shows up).
3. Flash the System image ( fastboot flash system system.img) followed by the boot image (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
4. Reboot.
5. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95857557620392052 - Next, we're going to use a temp version of CWM-Recovery to reinstall firmware. Enable USB debugging, run launcher.bat, type "ACCEPT" and choose T3.
6. You'll auto reboot into CWM-Recovery. Grab the official firmware from the Asus site and install the zip from SD. Once complete, you'll need to reroot the device most likely. If you have a SuperSU zip, install it after you've restored the system.
You're done. This also opens us up for just about anything. Go play with your system. As long as you don't mess up your boot loader, this should save you.
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Asus MeMo Pad 8 - Pro 7 Entertainment Pad
Hey guys,
I have a Asus MeMo Pad 8 - Pro 7 Entertainment Pad. Now the model is K011 and the firmware starts with LVL bla bla bla.
Technically it is the same as the 181C and I also have managed to achieve root. Any ide if I could get the WW firmware and rom working on this?
UPDATE:
Using this method gives you version 172 of the firmware. Current version is 189. So here are the OTA updates.
To use these files, Start up the system in Droidboot, Volume+ and Power, go to recovery. You'll be sitting a broken android robot screen. Press the volume keys several times. It's give you some options. We're going to install from adb.
Unrar the update file provided, rename the file to update.zip and sideload it to the tablet. Once it finishes, reboot and wait for the system to update. Rinse, lather, repeat for 183 to 189.
Files:
OTA update 172 to 183
OTA update 183 to 189
Note: This is only if the OTA updates aren't pushing to your device. If you've got them, you can skip this.
fulishone: If the intel tether works for you, you could always try it, but I have no idea if it would work or not. If you have your system backed up, you could always give it a go and restore if it fails.
I'll try to compile everything in to a more readable format later. I just want to get the info up right now. A lot of people were semi bricked either because of a root gone bad or file system problems.
shadow2483 said:
can you explain in lamens terms or retard terms what this means you found? so me and others
as well can understand ? Please and thank you i have a ASUS MEMO Pad 8 Me181c Rooted With Frame1.4apk it took me to demo and i turned it off and rebooted and now it just goes to The ASUS Logo and then Intel Logo and Stops . If i could find a way to install CWM on this maybe i could get somewhere but all i see is people talking about it but no video tutorials , or walkthroughs
Any Help Would be greatly appreciated
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If you need any more help than whats above, let me know.
fulishone said:
Hey guys,
I have a Asus MeMo Pad 8 - Pro 7 Entertainment Pad. Now the model is K011 and the firmware starts with LVL bla bla bla.
Technically it is the same as the 181C and I also have managed to achieve root. Any ide if I could get the WW firmware and rom working on this?
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To answer your question, yes. This will work. We have the same firmware for our devices.
http://www.asus.com/my/Tablets/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_ME181CX/HelpDesk_Download/
RemmyLee said:
To answer your question, yes. This will work. We have the same firmware for our devices.
http://www.asus.com/my/Tablets/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_ME181CX/HelpDesk_Download/
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Ok, I am not new to flashing and custom roms and so on, but follwing your guide above, I should first flash .172 and then use your update files for .183 and the .189?
What do you mean with Intel thether?
Best regards
fulishone said:
Ok, I am not new to flashing and custom roms and so on, but follwing your guide above, I should first flash .172 and then use your update files for .183 and the .189?
What do you mean with Intel thether?
Best regards
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Yep. That'll get you updated to the current firmware. I contacted ASUS yesterday and sadly, there are no plans on bringing Lollipop to this thing, nor are they interested in giving us an unlocked bootloader.
As for the Intel Tether, where the bootloader is locked, we can use a tethering method to access CWM recovery, but once we reboot, it reverts back to the standard recovery. This prevents us from using custom roms at this time. When it reboots, it checks signatures. The official firmware was not installing using the standard methods, so I used CWM to reinstall. That's why I included it above.
BBY builds
My guess is that this won't work with the BBY build. From what I understand no one has rooted an ME181C that has a BBY build. I also have not been able to connect the device to my PC. From reading this thread though it appears that to connect through the device drivers I need to boot into one of the recovery mode. Is that correct? I can see my sd cards okay when connected, but can't see the device through ABD.
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My guess is that this won't work with the BBY build. From what I understand no one has rooted an ME181C that has a BBY build. I also have not been able to connect the device to my PC. From reading this thread though it appears that to connect through the device drivers I need to boot into one of the recovery mode. Is that correct? I can see my sd cards okay when connected, but can't see the device through ABD.
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I'm curious to know if the tethered method would allow a temporary CWM session to install SuperSU on the BBY line. I haven't seen anyone try it yet. If USB debugging is enabled, the tethered restore should try to automagically do everything for you. If you boot in to recovery, can you do a fastboot devices?
Can´t mount external sd card anymore
After using CWM tethered recovery to backup my rom, i cant mount my external sd card anymore. Any ideas?
Updates
RemmyLee said:
UPDATE:
Using this method gives you version 172 of the firmware. Current version is 189. So here are the OTA updates.
To use these files, Start up the system in Droidboot, Volume+ and Power, go to recovery. You'll be sitting a broken android robot screen. Press the volume keys several times. It's give you some options. We're going to install from adb.
Unrar the update file provided, rename the file to update.zip and sideload it to the tablet. Once it finishes, reboot and wait for the system to update. Rinse, lather, repeat for 183 to 189.
Files:
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Note: This is only if the OTA updates aren't pushing to your device. If you've got them, you can skip this.
fulishone: If the intel tether works for you, you could always try it, but I have no idea if it would work or not. If you have your system backed up, you could always give it a go and restore if it fails.
I'll try to compile everything in to a more readable format later. I just want to get the info up right now. A lot of people were semi bricked either because of a root gone bad or file system problems.
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Thanks for posting this. It helped recover my tablet to 172. I see 172 on ASUS's website, but not the updates, and my tablet says it's up to date. Can you advise what 183 and 189 provide? Any new features or enhanced stability or performance.
Thanks in advance. Very much appreciated.
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Thanks for posting this. It helped recover my tablet to 172. I see 172 on ASUS's website, but not the updates, and my tablet says it's up to date. Can you advise what 183 and 189 provide? Any new features or enhanced stability or performance.
Thanks in advance. Very much appreciated.
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For some reason, OTA updates for this thing don't want to download. I've not seen too much of a change between them, but I applied them just to be current.
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RemmyLee said:
For some reason, OTA updates for this thing don't want to download. I've not seen too much of a change between them, but I applied them just to be current.
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Yeah, strange that it won't update over the air. But thanks to your assistance I am running build 189. It may just be wishful thinking, but the device does seem a bit peppier. Thank you RemmyLee!!!!
[Update] Since updating to build 189, the device is much more stable and snappier. This was definitely worth doing. I don't understand why ASUS would not be pushing this out to everyone with this device.
Just wanna say thanks to the OP. Got my tablet back from the service center and was wondering why some apps were missing. Sure enough I was on WW...179. Nice to have updates and recoveries in one place. Great work!
Thank you so much bro, I have been googling a lot trying to find a root method and just discovered that I can easily have recovery and flash supersu zip thanks to you!!
Me181c not working...
Hi guys, I was using SoftKeyZ for about 2 weeks, I wanted to set my navigation buttons to it's default, so I tried using Backup of the SoftKeyZ, but when it rebooted the tablet, I lost my navigation buttons and indeed my notification and status bar. It rebooted again automatically, and this time when it started, I got an error which says: "Unfortunately, KeyguardTestActivity haas stopped", the error prevents me from unlocking the tablet and using it, so I cannot use it at all. I don't know how to go to recovery mode on my tablet, I used the button tips but it didn't work for me. I've downloaded the official rom from asus.com . Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, I need your help guys, you're my last chance...
should I do a complete wipe ?
Hi,
Thanks for the help in this thread.
I followed the instructions and successfully flashed the update firmware file. I was expecting for the tablet to be reset to original factory condition but found that all my apps ect were still there. I guess the user.zip is an update rather that a full ROM or should I have wiped everything first ?
I am have problems with the tablet such as Bluetooth has stopped working and wifi will only connect to very strong signal, (as in touching the router) which is why I wanted to completely wipe the device a start fresh.
f I wipe everything will the firmware file be able to restore the system fully?
Is there a complete firmware image file that can be downloaded any where ?
Thanks in advance for any advice
update : so fed up with no Bluetooth so I took the chance and did a full factory wipe and the system restored ok with the firmware file. Bluetooth problem solved, (Wifi did not, probably Hardware issue)
Thanks again
Signature failure
Thanks to your instructions, I've successfully managed to update my device to build WW-3.1.23.172, however, when trying to install 172 to 183 update I get a signature verification failure message.
Any ideas why this is happening?!

Kogan Agora 6 Plus root method? one click root style apps not working, any others?

Kogan agora 6 plus.
android 6.0
i tried, kingoroot, towelroot and kingroot.
All failed, i am now asking around the community on a way to root it for various reasons.
will provide more info about it when it charges.
edit:
Model number: Kogan Agora 6Plus
android version: 6.9
baseband version: MOLY.LR11.W1539.MD.MP.V10.P6, 2016/07/29 14:46
kernal version: 3.18.22
Build number: M1_PLUS_N_AU_KG_M_MT6755_65U_V1.8
custom build version: alps-mp-m0-mp7-v1.5_mlt6755.65u.m_p11
In the developer options, there is a toggle called OEM unlocking. Try toggling it and try rooting again.
I got my device rooted... it's an algerian clone of your device and you can check by yourself (google "iris next e"
At first, I thought that this device is unrootable as I tried every rooting sofrware out there and no one sorked, then I tried some adb methods and neither worked also, but then I tried the last bullet in my gun and that worked
I repacked a TWRP recovery to be compatible with the device and rooted systemlessly with supersu... now I even have exposed and magisk working
If you can make the recovery yourself then do it, if you don't I can share my repacked TWRP with you and show you step by step what to do
On the technical side, what I discovered was that there is no adbd neither adb bridge in stock recovery mode (I even looked for it in the ramdisk and found out it's not loaded) so the repacked TWRP recovery (I got the source TWRP from a Xiaomi m3 forum, the M3 has the same SoC -mt6755- which made it easy to port), I booted the recovery from fastboot and it worked like a charm
p.s: if you dont know what all I said means, don't try it, you might brick your phone!! and please don't try the m3 recovery without porting it cause it will brick your phone for sure!!
I can confirm they device looks identical, I am not very familiar with repacking TWRP, but would be appreciative if you were happy to share.
Jimmy Mossiba Floyd said:
I got my device rooted... it's an algerian clone of your device and you can check by yourself (google "iris next e"
At first, I thought that this device is unrootable as I tried every rooting sofrware out there and no one sorked, then I tried some adb methods and neither worked also, but then I tried the last bullet in my gun and that worked
I repacked a TWRP recovery to be compatible with the device and rooted systemlessly with supersu... now I even have exposed and magisk working
If you can make the recovery yourself then do it, if you don't I can share my repacked TWRP with you and show you step by step what to do
On the technical side, what I discovered was that there is no adbd neither adb bridge in stock recovery mode (I even looked for it in the ramdisk and found out it's not loaded) so the repacked TWRP recovery (I got the source TWRP from a Xiaomi m3 forum, the M3 has the same SoC -mt6755- which made it easy to port), I booted the recovery from fastboot and it worked like a charm
p.s: if you dont know what all I said means, don't try it, you might brick your phone!! and please don't try the m3 recovery without porting it cause it will brick your phone for sure!!
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ok then: what you'll need to download is:
1. adb minimal drivers (you can find it here on xda)
2. supersu latest systemless zip (2.79 I think it's the latest version) after you've downloaded it, put it in the device's internal memory (yeah just right-click the zip file, chose "send-to" then chose your device)
3. the recovery file which is compressed in zip (unzip it and put the img file in the folder where you've installed adb - c:\adb\ )
after that, when you've got everything set, restart your device in fastboot mode: shut down the phone then put it on by hitting the power button and volume up button.. you're gonna have a three-choices menu that you're gonna scroll with the volume up button, when you've got the cursor on "fastboot" press the volume down button... the device will be put on fastboot mode.
Now back to your pc, open a command prompt, then brows to c:\adb. When you have your command prompt on adb, write this (including the quotes):
fastboot boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
Hit enter... wait a little (while the recovery boots) and then... voila!! all you've got to do is to flash the supersu zip through the recovery and reboot: congratulations your device is now rooted
p.s: I suggest you make a full backup for all the partitions from TWRP before you do anything... you'll thank me for that
Thanks for the elaborate explanation,but I am stuck on:
Jimmy Mossiba Floyd said:
fastboot boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
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Cmd says that it successfully pushed and booted the image
Code:
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.717s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.070s]
finished. total time: 0.799s
...but after a couple of seconds, it reboots to system.
Any Ideas what is happening?
Long time no see hhhhh
ummm really have no idea since it works flawlessly for me but ummmm tell me: do you care if you lose the stock recovery?
I would like to try to flash it but there is a chance that it would not work , therefore having no recovery. I have unlocked my bootloader though.
Ok so instead of:
fastboot boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
Try:
fastboot flash boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
This is only if you're gonna take the risk... If not, just give me time maybe I'm gonna find something for you
Sorry, but I don't want to take the risk. I think the problem is that I am running Android 7.0 which differs from other versions. I have contacted Kogan to see if I can access the source code, but judging by previous threads on Kogan, it is not going to be easy.
Ah ok then I must be wrong! Because my device runs on Marshmallow 6.0 and ther must be a difference between the two (software-side)
I don't know if you can do it but, can I have a system dump so that I can bring you a fix for rooting the device?
P.S: I can assist you to make one if you want!
I am not quite sure how to dump the system (Is it "adb pull /system <whatever path>"). I have run the command, and it seems that adb can't access the /system/bin folder. Is it required for recovery porting? If not I will upload the system.
Sorry for being late, I have no DSL where I live and my data plan came to an end!! I will look for a method to dump the whole system for you. Stay tuned
Kogan has replied back and the kernel is released to the public.
https://assets.kogan.com/files/support_files/KAPHN4G6PA_Kernel/kernel-3.18.tar.gz
I am not very experienced with compiling from the kernel so some help would be nice.
I'm not really into compiling kernels... I wish I could... Gonna see with some developers in the samsung forums may be they'll be willing to help
P.S: I'm really really sorry for being late to help you with rooting the phone.. my only pc is bricked and I need it to send you the files I used to pull and push recovery to the phone
In case it's not much asking, is there a possibility to have the link for the stock firmware from kogan?
Unfortunately, Kogan did not release the stock firmware, just the kernel. I'll too go to the other forums and see if they can help.
Thank you very much for your help, and I hope that you can un-brick your pc.
Installed TWRP but it can't read internal storage.
Also wanting to root my agora 6 plus BUMP
looking for help to root
Goals:
Installing a custom recovery like trwp
Rooting
Flashing Xposed.
its on Nougat (7.0)
I can access the bootloader, fastboot and the default installed "recovery" which when loaded say something macros the lines of no commands give by booting the phone and holding both vol up and the lock/power buttons.
I'm available to talk on discord to speed things up.
I've got a bit of experience rooting the z2 and an old htc pico back in the day but i'm consider me a noob as i haven't done this kinda thing in years and don't even know where to begin.
Cryptic Bore said:
looking for help to root
Goals:
Installing a custom recovery like trwp
Rooting
Flashing Xposed.
its on Nougat (7.0)
I can access the bootloader, fastboot and the default installed "recovery" which when loaded say something macros the lines of no commands give by booting the phone and holding both vol up and the lock/power buttons.
I'm available to talk on discord to speed things up.
I've got a bit of experience rooting the z2 and an old htc pico back in the day but i'm consider me a noob as i haven't done this kinda thing in years and don't even know where to begin.
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The thing is that I have a similar (identic) phone but Algerian brand that makes the phone is still on marshmallow!
I've still got the phone, but I don't know if my TWRP would work for you!
Quick questions:
0. Is it your daily driver phone? do you have a backup for your photos/data/important files on internal storage? just to put you in the image: I lost all my internal storage as I was playing with ramdisk modifications, hopefully my photos were cloud backed up. So be warned
1. Is your phone's bootloader unlocked?
2. Are you familiar with flashing or booting recoveries or kernels from fastboot?
after you answer I'll guide you through it
Hey thanks for the reply im thinking of teaching myself to build my own port of trwp.
0. It is my daily driver but i only just got it the other day ie. nothing important on there besides two factor authentication which even that i can reset up fairly easily. or just take the sim card out and use sms for that.
I also like to live on the edge a bit place austinpowers.jpg here(my first smart phone i got for my birthday from my rents: i got into a boot loop through flashing with in a week of receiving it and fixed on the fly at uni using the libary computers without my rents knowing my phone was broken xD)
1. Is the boot loader unlocked not sure how to check it on this phone, I do however have dev options unlocked with usb debuging etc turned on aswell as tickbox for "OEM Unlocking" with the description: allow the bootloader to be unlocked which i just have turned on .
2. Yes i do but im a bit out of practice its been years since ive messed around with root on android. Ive got logcat dumps through adb and have got fast boot working (as far as i can tell with the "fastboot" devices query) Got some help from a FB friend who is also going to try helping me make this happen. My previous experience was a HTC pico (the first smart phone i referenced earlier) and a Sony z2 which recently died dropping it which had a duel boot setup with carbon rom being the daily driver/rom.
Jimmy Mossiba Floyd said:
The thing is that I have a similar (identic) phone but Algerian brand that makes the phone is still on marshmallow!
I've still got the phone, but I don't know if my TWRP would work for you!
Quick questions:
0. Is it your daily driver phone? do you have a backup for your photos/data/important files on internal storage? just to put you in the image: I lost all my internal storage as I was playing with ramdisk modifications, hopefully my photos were cloud backed up. So be warned
1. Is your phone's bootloader unlocked?
2. Are you familiar with flashing or booting recoveries or kernels from fastboot?
after you answer I'll guide you through it
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