Hey Guys,
Was informed this was the place to go for any rooting queries so hoping ye can help...
Got 2 tablets for my son and daughter for christmas...no android market access...
Models are - MemUp Slidepad 800 series,Processor is a Samsung 1GhzS5PV210 & Os is Android 2.2...
Researched them and they are not very well known and not top of the range but its their first tablets so didnt care...
They are open to nearly all media files and that so great just limited to as to access to apps ...
So I'm hoping to root them and maybe on the android market if possible???And being new to this was wondering if someone could help....
Could anyone suggest if they are safe to do and what is the best route of action...???
Would greatly appreciate your help
Thanks & Happy Christmas
Maximus_20001 said:
Hey Guys,
Was informed this was the place to go for any rooting queries so hoping ye can help...
Got 2 tablets for my son and daughter for christmas...no android market access...
Models are - MemUp Slidepad 800 series,Processor is a Samsung 1GhzS5PV210 & Os is Android 2.2...
Researched them and they are not very well known and not top of the range but its their first tablets so didnt care...
They are open to nearly all media files and that so great just limited to as to access to apps ...
So I'm hoping to root them and maybe on the android market if possible???And being new to this was wondering if someone could help....
Could anyone suggest if they are safe to do and what is the best route of action...???
Would greatly appreciate your help
Thanks & Happy Christmas
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You could try these methods (see which one works for you):
- SuperOneClick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
- DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
- z4root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
- Universal Androot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598.
Theonew said:
You could try these methods (see which one works for you):
- SuperOneClick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
- DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
- z4root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
- Universal Androot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598.
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Thanks for the reply TheOneW....
Just wondering if I should keep trying to root these devices as I attempted SuperOneClick & Universal Androot and they both didnt work....
SuperOne Click doesnt pass ADB server stage and Universal Androot says "Sorry cannot root this device????
Any help is appreciated...
Thanks
Maximus_20001 said:
Thanks for the reply TheOneW....
Just wondering if I should keep trying to root these devices as I attempted SuperOneClick & Universal Androot and they both didnt work....
SuperOne Click doesnt pass ADB server stage and Universal Androot says "Sorry cannot root this device????
Any help is appreciated...
Thanks
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If you are brave enough (willing to continue), then do so. Different devices may require different methods of rooting (so you'll just have to see which one works for you).
Thanks ,
Its just I'm a bit new to the android scene and hesitant about trying too many things with them...
Dont want any expensive paper weights....lol
Ok have tried all 4 options above and none look to be working...
Are they guaranteed to work???
Maximus_20001 said:
Thanks ,
Its just I'm a bit new to the android scene and hesitant about trying too many things with them...
Dont want any expensive paper weights....lol
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Don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with. Make sure you read first and know exactly what you are doing (including all the risks).
Maximus_20001 said:
Ok have tried all 4 options above and none look to be working...
Are they guaranteed to work???
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No. It just depends on your device (and firmware version). These are just the most common ways which don't have to be device specific (only one device can use that method).
You could try using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765.
Theonew said:
Don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with. Make sure you read first and know exactly what you are doing (including all the risks).
No. It just depends on your device (and firmware version). These are just the most common ways which don't have to be device specific (only one device can use that method).
You could try using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765.
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Thanks ,
Will try and post back...
Hello
The same problems as Maximus_20001, i hope you are from Portugal just like i am.
It´s those things that make me wonder, if i will buy the Memup.
Contact me to try to get solutions.
[email protected]
Theonew said:
Don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with. Make sure you read first and know exactly what you are doing (including all the risks).
No. It just depends on your device (and firmware version). These are just the most common ways which don't have to be device specific (only one device can use that method).
You could try using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765.
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Thanks Theonew...
I am just wondering is there any steps to backup before trying these methods incase of bricking???
Maximus_20001 said:
Thanks Theonew...
I am just wondering is there any steps to backup before trying these methods incase of bricking???
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See here: http://android.appstorm.net/how-to/...-back-up-your-android-device-without-rooting/. Unfortunately, you cannot backup your system without first rooting your device (only possible on some devices).
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Hi guys,
I am planning to buy htc Desire V/VC or Motorola Defy XT.Since there is no thread about them yet, my question is:
Are the root method for them same as another Device? ( I am using HTC Sensation & rooted ) if not,Can someone explain me the step process to root them ?
Thanks,
Ronald
I have no idea but I'd just try super one click because it has gingerbreak and zergrush and maybe others and it autodetects what to use (and I like run-on sentences)
super one click is pretty self explainatory and there are guides if you can't figure it out
but since you've rooted before you should definitely get it no problem (usb debugging on and follow instructions after clicking root or whatever)
edit: you don't have either now...
hmm... to google..?
edit2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 it should work on just about anything even NAND locked (although it's only a shell root)
University of Pi said:
I have no idea but I'd just try super one click because it has gingerbreak and zergrush and maybe others and it autodetects what to use (and I like run-on sentences)
super one click is pretty self explainatory and there are guides if you can't figure it out
but since you've rooted before you should definitely get it no problem (usb debugging on and follow instructions after clicking root or whatever)
edit: you don't have either now...
hmm... to google..?
edit2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 it should work on just about anything even NAND locked (although it's only a shell root)
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Yup, i haven't had them yet, but soon , so i ask here first
thanks for the reply
Ronald
I need help rooting this tablet. The Proscan plt4311-pl is a small tablet running Android 4.0. I have tried OneClickRoot and SuperOneClick, neither worked. I am new to this but I would love to have full control over my tablet and install a custom ROM. Can someone please help me and put it in terms that a newbie can understand!
root proscan plt4311
This is a MIPS based tablet. (Actions 7013 based). Most apps and binaries are made for ARM. That is why the tools you mentioned didn't work. I think there is a list keeping track of what apps work and/or have been ported over at the Ainol Novo 7 basic threads.
I managed to get root access, but there's many steps involved, and honestly I'm gonna have to go back and figure exactly what I did after I get some rest but below are the tools&links and some basic instructions.
******OOps, guess I can't post links as a new user. type freetexthost.com/xvfjzr1ltq into your browser for my notes on rooting the Proscan Plt4311*********
******Edit #2: I soft bricked it trying to install ICS gapps. I re-flashed the firmware and rooted the tablet again, much quicker this time. And I managed to get play store and some other apps going. I should have a ready made script after work tommorow for you and all the other Big Lots bargain shoppers who bought this tablet (I got mine for $40!)
lazylazyjoe said:
This is a MIPS based tablet. (Actions 7013 based). Most apps and binaries are made for ARM. That is why the tools you mentioned didn't work. I think there is a list keeping track of what apps work and/or have been ported over at the Ainol Novo 7 basic threads.
I managed to get root access, but there's many steps involved, and honestly I'm gonna have to go back and figure exactly what I did after I get some rest but below are the tools&links and some basic instructions.
******OOps, guess I can't post links as a new user. type freetexthost.com/xvfjzr1ltq into your browser for my notes on rooting the Proscan Plt4311*********
******Edit #2: I soft bricked it trying to install ICS gapps. I re-flashed the firmware and rooted the tablet again, much quicker this time. And I managed to get play store and some other apps going. I should have a ready made script after work tommorow for you and all the other Big Lots bargain shoppers who bought this tablet (I got mine for $40!)
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Just picked up one of these tablets for 30$, did you ever get the script written by any chance? I'd really love to root this thing
sparks4289 said:
Just picked up one of these tablets for 30$, did you ever get the script written by any chance? I'd really love to root this thing
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I have a similar issue with a Proscan PLT7035-PL.
All i want to do to it is a full factory restore... I got it with too many pattern attempts lock screen.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
please tell me there is more info out there on this thing...
Ivie said:
please tell me there is more info out there on this thing...
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any word yet on getting Play store on it?
juggalo818 said:
any word yet on getting Play store on it?
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did you visit
freetexthost.com/xvfjzr1ltq
Ivie said:
did you visit
freetexthost.com/xvfjzr1ltq
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yes and im doing it now but how will this help me install the play store?
once you have cwm installed i would think you can install apk files from zip no?
Ivie said:
once you have cwm installed i would think you can install apk files from zip no?
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we can install cwm on this !!!! yes !!!! where can i get this i tryed to boot to recovery but dident work but if i can get to cwm then installing gapps is ez any one have a link??????
oops
juggalo818 said:
we can install cwm on this !!!! yes !!!! where can i get this i tryed to boot to recovery but dident work but if i can get to cwm then installing gapps is ez any one have a link??????
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hey wow, didnt mean to get your hopes up, i guess i read the post wrong, i was under the impression that he had done that, after reading again, i guess not... this is gonn be harder than i thought...
Well i am gonna see what can be done with this over the weekend. anyone out there care to give me a hand? im installing this thing into my car and would really like to get the playstore on it...
Just got mine on sale for $17.99 on Newegg Flash, came in the mail today. It's still doing the first charge on my 3A, shouldn't take long (no devil emote?) Can't wait to see what you devs can do for this thing! Although it is MIPS I'm sure simple apps and roms will run fine, but ARM is still preferable. But hey, it was $18. What do you expect?
0xDEADMEAT said:
Just got mine on sale for $17.99 on Newegg Flash, came in the mail today. It's still doing the first charge on my 3A, shouldn't take long (no devil emote?) Can't wait to see what you devs can do for this thing! Although it is MIPS I'm sure simple apps and roms will run fine, but ARM is still preferable. But hey, it was $18. What do you expect?
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unfortunately i dont think any devs have any interest in working on this...
all i really want is to get the playstore on it. i could care less about anything else. any tips or pointers?
Ivie said:
unfortunately i dont think any devs have any interest in working on this...
all i really want is to get the playstore on it. i could care less about anything else. any tips or pointers?
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I use the term "devs" very loosely here. Basically anyone willing to work on it. The first thing I'm gonna do is try to get into Recovery, and from there you could theoretically root it, install Gapps, etc.
Any updates?
I just picked up this tablet for $10. Anyone have any luck rooting it?
tribecca said:
I just picked up this tablet for $10. Anyone have any luck rooting it?
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Still no luck here with rooting, all I got so far was the Google Apps package in.
You can root with:
POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed
Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed
This is the most popular one!
Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed
Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed
Baidu: No information
Vroot: No information
Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices
Downloads:
Poot - Download the app >>here<<
Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<
Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<
Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !
Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !
Hey everyone! New here. I just got my new ZTE Majesty from Straight Talk yesterday and I hear its a relatively new phone out on the market. But, ever since yesterday I have been trying to get this darn thing rooted, but I have had no success. I've tried Motochoper, z4Root, SRSRoot, Unlock Root and a few more I can't remember. I don't get what is up with this phone, but it seems almost impossible. It's like there is something missing. I can glitch z4Root to get it to stay for a little bit... but it's barely functional. It goes away anyway.
I am running Android 4.1.2, if that has to do with anything. If anyone needs more information to help me, please do ask. I've been at work over this for the past 26 hours and it's making my brain melt.
Thanks so much. And again, if this is in the wrong section, somebody please move it. At least that way I know I'll get more hits on this problem! =)
Bump!
I'm really sorry for bumping, but I have to try to keep this at the top and not hidden away and forgotten. I have tried a few more methods (probably more dangerous methods) that also didn't work. I have posted elsewhere about rooting this phone but I haven't found anyone who can do it. Thanks so much. I know there is someone out there who can help! =D
ZTE Majesty Z796C
For the simple face that this phone came out in Sept 2013, it's no wonder why an exploit hasn't been found. Also, to complicate things, it's running Android 4.1.2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've found, this is a particularly difficult one to crack. I found a video online but the root doesn't stick. When it reboots, it's gone. Very frustrating. If anyone has anything, please let me know. Can't stand not owning my device...
BTW, it does indeed have dual core processor at 1.2 GHz.
wrsaville said:
For the simple face that this phone came out in Sept 2013, it's no wonder why an exploit hasn't been found. Also, to complicate things, it's running Android 4.1.2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I've found, this is a particularly difficult one to crack. I found a video online but the root doesn't stick. When it reboots, it's gone. Very frustrating. If anyone has anything, please let me know. Can't stand not owning my device...
BTW, it does indeed have dual core processor at 1.2 GHz.
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You're talking about that Chinese root, right? That one come's SO close. But yeah, after it restart it goes away. But I have it to where before the root process ends, it sticks... but it doesn't work properly and doesn't say your device is properly rooted. Then once you restart it, it goes away. I'm trying to keep this topic as active as I can because I know someone out there is wanting to help me =D
UPDATE: I have tried the Chinese root method, SMSRoot, OneClickRoot, Klingo Android Root, SuperOneClick, RescueRoot, Poot/Ministro, z4Root, Framaroot, and even UnlockRoot Pro (a friend of mine has it). None of them Root the phone or root it permanently. It's as if the phone removes it purposely after reboot. I even tried manually rooting and no dice. Please Obi Phone Kenobi, where's our only root?
Yeah those are all the ones I tried too. I did post this on a lot of android forums but I still can't get anyone to help. This phone is about 2 weeks old and should have a root by now. If you do find a root though, would you post it here? I've been searching since the 13 for a root XD This forum may be the only chance because, well, it's a dev forum!
Sparkster691 said:
Yeah those are all the ones I tried too. I did post this on a lot of android forums but I still can't get anyone to help. This phone is about 2 weeks old and should have a root by now. If you do find a root though, would you post it here? I've been searching since the 13 for a root XD This forum may be the only chance because, well, it's a dev forum!
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I just ordered one of those phones since it is on the Verizon network and that does work in the mountains and I am going to NC from Miami, I need a good throw away, anyhow......
I like to root them. My MetroPOS GS3 is rooted and I can hot spot it on 4G LTE if I need to
Even thou this would be at 3G speed, I still want to be able to hot spot 'em
so if anyone does find a root that works.......please post it here.
Also if it can be one-clicked because I use a Macbook Pro on the road, and I don't have bootcamp/Win7 on it like my iMac here at home. (That or some way to make it work thru a Mac to root it)......thanks :fingers-crossed:
So has anyone got a good root for this yet? I've been asking around but no progress. I wish I knew the problem.
It's as if 4.1.2 intentionally rejects the root and uninstalls it upon reboot during the boot process. I tried looking up the exploit from other ZTE phones, but I believe it was fixed...
wrsaville said:
It's as if 4.1.2 intentionally rejects the root and uninstalls it upon reboot during the boot process. I tried looking up the exploit from other ZTE phones, but I believe it was fixed...
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Yeah. That's how it seems, especially since I can get Kingo to root it and if I unplug my device from my PC right before it finishes to tell it to shut down. But it works very temporarily (like, super temporarily. Titanium Backup doesn't work and I can't install a hacked Google Play). Root checker says it is rooted, though. But only until I restart.
Any way to downgrade this to 4.0 at all?
Crazy ZTE
Wow do they really have this phone locked! I've tried everything under the sun to ROOT this device....NO GO!!!!.....Man this is kinda fun. I really do like a good challenge...
Any luck, folks? OneClick Root's website is now claiming to work on Majesty: Has anyone attempted it lately? I'm new to rooting and a bit nervous.
StarMetro said:
Any luck, folks? OneClick Root's website is now claiming to work on Majesty: Has anyone attempted it lately? I'm new to rooting and a bit nervous.
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I just tried it and it doesn't work. They trolled me lol. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it because I could have made my phone unrootable by trying so many different methods on it. I would honestly SEND my phone to a professional rooter and get them to make a method for it.
Try This
Sparkster691 said:
Hey everyone! New here. I just got my new ZTE Majesty from Straight Talk yesterday and I hear its a relatively new phone out on the market. But, ever since yesterday I have been trying to get this darn thing rooted, but I have had no success. I've tried Motochoper, z4Root, SRSRoot, Unlock Root and a few more I can't remember. I don't get what is up with this phone, but it seems almost impossible. It's like there is something missing. I can glitch z4Root to get it to stay for a little bit... but it's barely functional. It goes away anyway.
I am running Android 4.1.2, if that has to do with anything. If anyone needs more information to help me, please do ask. I've been at work over this for the past 26 hours and it's making my brain melt.
Thanks so much. And again, if this is in the wrong section, somebody please move it. At least that way I know I'll get more hits on this problem! =)
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Try This Guide! Visit My Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470487
& Hit THANKS
thedevilashish said:
Try This Guide! Visit My Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470487
& Hit THANKS
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It didn't work =( But I thanked your post anyway because I think you're the first to TRY to help! Thanks anyway...
Okay! I'will Try To Solve Your Problem
Sparkster691 said:
It didn't work =( But I thanked your post anyway because I think you're the first to TRY to help! Thanks anyway...
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Wait, I'll Be Back With A Solution! BTW, Can You Tell Me About Your CPU? ? Is It SPD, MTK Or QQSD?
thedevilashish said:
Wait, I'll Be Back With A Solution! BTW, Can You Tell Me About Your CPU? ? Is It SPD, MTK Or QQSD?
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1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8625
^ That's the only thing I could find on it too...
Try Vroot http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
It unlocks and roots though the SU is in Chinese but the prime menu are in Eng
andynroid said:
Try Vroot http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
It unlocks and roots though the SU is in Chinese but the prime menu are in Eng
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That's what we just tried, but thanks anyway =)
What is it?
A simple automated root script for Windows users.
This uses the general root method used on most LG devices as of recent.
Batch file is influenced by thecubed
How do I use it?
First, if you're on Windows then you'll need the LG USB drivers: http://goo.gl/PfEgTg
From there, simply run root.bat then just follow the prompts.
Linux and Mac users should read root.bat and run the same commands on their systems.
Where to get it?
Mirror 1: http://goo.im/devs/dalingrin/GPad//root_gpad.zip
Mirror 2: http://d-h.st/v1A
md5: ca7fd85b71cc56334348b19d39d0a275
Warnings
Could void your warranty. Probably not a good idea to try to get your tablet serviced with this installed. It would be best to flash back to a stock configuration.
Where can I get help?
I can't possibly help everyone so I hope fellow users can help you in this thread.
Please do not flood me with PMs. I have a difficult enough time keeping up with all the messages and such that I get :angel:
Social media crap
Twitter: @dalingrin
Google+: https://www.google.com/+ErikHardesty
Thank you!
I have a question, how do i revert root ? For warranty porpuses.
Add install busybox plz
I quote the question of @drekas
thanks
back to stock and root dell)
Palux said:
I quote the question of @drekas
thanks
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drekas said:
I have a question, how do i revert root ? For warranty porpuses.
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Hi
You can always install "lgMobile Support Tool", from LG and do an "Upgrade Recovery", on the menu.. it removes root and flashes the latest firmware..
Hi madscout,
also works by performing an upgrade to the same version already installed?
you mentioned this ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
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Hi madscout,
also works by performing an upgrade to the same version already installed?
you mentioned this ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543350
Ok, I had seen a different name of the EXE and I had not yet opened, the procedure is that in any case, very good.
If @dalingrin has a faster procedure to remove his Root...is better, in any case I understand the guidance and tools.
thanks
edit: i'm really noob with LG, with samsung (n7000) is totally different.
Palux said:
Ok, I had seen a different name of the EXE and I had not yet opened, the procedure is that in any case, very good.
If @dalingrin has a faster procedure to remove his Root...is better, in any case I understand the guidance and tools.
thanks
edit: i'm really noob with LG, with samsung (n7000) is totally different.
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Both Methods works, the one you said and the one sent by Alexey71 , and very easy to perform
i used the metfod i told you, to send mine to warranty and got no problem
it works perfectly !! thank you very much !!
Thank you so much! My G Pad is supposed to arrive today, so the timing for this is perfect!
i unlocked developer options, i checked usb debugging but after i insert the usb in my tab it does nothing...should i install some drivers of somekind? 10x
luunatiq said:
i unlocked developer options, i checked usb debugging but after i insert the usb in my tab it does nothing...should i install some drivers of somekind? 10x
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Install USB drivers http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Alexey71 said:
Install USB drivers http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
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Good point. I added this to the OP
guys...when i open superuser tells me that needs to be updated, if I try I get an error.
Is this normal?
EDIT: solved...i have turn off in my PC ... HIPS, SandBox & Firewall, i've repeat the procedure...and now superuser works fine.
thank you so much for this, i hadnt rooted my pad as i couldnt trust the apps that required an active internet connection. Also i couldnt download from the 1st link, dont know if it was goo's servers or my fault
katsika said:
thank you so much for this, i hadnt rooted my pad as i couldnt trust the apps that required an active internet connection. Also i couldnt download from the 1st link, dont know if it was goo's servers or my fault
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Nice News, LG saved again. :victory:
Someone successfully rooted?
P.S. try Mirror2
*tapatalked with LG G-Pad V500*
Regards
aeroman said:
Nice News, LG saved again. :victory:
Someone successfully rooted?
P.S. try Mirror2
*tapatalked with LG G-Pad V500*
Regards
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I just rooted my tablet, easiest method ever. Installed also adaway and everything seems to work fine. Definitely worth the waiting for a safe root method. Thanks again for this script!
Has anyone successfully rooted this phone yet? I found root instructions by googling, but they were posted before the release of the phone so I don't trust them. For example:
http://guideroot.net/how-to-root-lenovo-phab-2-pro/
madmartian said:
Has anyone successfully rooted this phone yet? I found root instructions by googling, but they were posted before the release of the phone so I don't trust them. For example:
http://guideroot.net/how-to-root-lenovo-phab-2-pro/
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I temp rooted mine with dirty cow, however it gained me very little. There are three main obstacles: 1) SELinux prevents most things from working, because each program runs within a tight security context, 2) using dirty cow causes the kernel to not save changes to the partition (it doesn't want to write a corrupted partition to disk), in other words a r/w /system is useless, even when you can finally write to it, 3) using dirty cow on the most attractive programs (from a permissions perspective) causes "little" problems like the screen going off.
I've been monitoring another XDA thread (sorry, link is at home) where they are working through these issues on another device. There are various approaches and workarounds, but they currently all involve way more risk than I can justify for a $500 phone.
AIUI, once you've got root, you need to be able to put selinux into permissive mode, but surely getting temp root is a start?
Can you not install systemless root?
If I got the dates right, the phone kernel should be affected by this bug. A proof of concept seemed to be promised by the reporter in the next few days. http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/607
Will be interesting to see how it compares to dirty cow as far as access.
Tried KingoRoot - no luck
madmartian said:
Has anyone successfully rooted this phone yet? I found root instructions by googling, but they were posted before the release of the phone so I don't trust them. For example:
http://guideroot.net/how-to-root-lenovo-phab-2-pro/
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Well, I tried KingoRoot by running the apk and it failed with an error at 90%. They say there is a version that can be run from Windows, but it appears to be no longer available. I emailed support. I will post again if I make any progress.
madmartian said:
Has anyone successfully rooted this phone yet? I found root instructions by googling, but they were posted before the release of the phone so I don't trust them. For example:
http://guideroot.net/how-to-root-lenovo-phab-2-pro/
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DO NOT TRY "Rootkhp". IT CONTAINS VIRUSES AND OPENS UP A BUNCH OF WINDOWS, INCLUDING A FAKE ANTIVIRUS.
Thanks Windows Defender for NOT defending me!
calamari said:
I temp rooted mine with dirty cow, however it gained me very little.
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Hi
what kernel version does the LP2Pro have? can you post a link to the binary so that others can try it out? thanks
speculatrix said:
Hi
what kernel version does the LP2Pro have? can you post a link to the binary so that others can try it out? thanks
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https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195
Please note that the phone is 64-bit. This is source code that requires compilation and additional code to do anything useful. Prerequisites include the NDK and related build tools installed via Android Studio. I run Linux so it was relatively painless, but I imagine it might be more of a challenge under Windows.
calamari said:
https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195
Please note that the phone is 64-bit. This is source code that requires compilation and additional code to do anything useful. Prerequisites include the NDK and related build tools installed via Android Studio. I run Linux so it was relatively painless, but I imagine it might be more of a challenge under Windows.
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thanks, I tried that out of curiosity on my phone and it worked (Lollipop, stock Sony Xperia Z Ultra ROM).
--edit-- It appears to give me a root shell, but it doesn't execute anything if I hit return, just hangs. but still, it proves my kernel is vulnerable ;-(
deleted. had a total brain fade and made this post in the wrong forum, sorry.
speculatrix said:
Is there someone with an AZf3U willing to trust me and try the dirtycow exploit?
I've uploaded the dirtycow exploit which I built using the Android Studio NDK to
http://www.zaurus.org.uk/download/CV...5195.built.tgz
there's two builds, one for for 32 and the other for 64 bit android
unpack and run on a linux box connected to the phone over ADB
the instructions on how to use it are here:
https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195
let me know if you need more help
Paul
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Try posting this in the Zenfone 3 forum
doctahjeph said:
Try posting this in the Zenfone 3 forum
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sorry about that. I had a total brain failure! thanks for letting me know, I copied my post over there.
speculatrix said:
sorry about that. I had a total brain failure! thanks for letting me know, I copied my post over there.
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i can mess with adb commands and see what happens but fastboot isnt on this phone....i can tinker with it and see what happens with the phone. let me know what i can do !
Hi. I know this thread is about the Lenovo Phab2 Pro and I have the Lenovo Phab2 but maybe someone can help me. I tried what was suggested on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/phab-2/how-to/how-to-root-phab-2-pb2-650y-t3524305 But it seems I screwed up and now the phone gets stuck in the Lenovo sign. I'd really appreciate some help since I just bought this phone 2 days ago and now I can't use it. I can access TWRP but it seems there's nothing in /system. I think maybe that's the problem. I'm no expert but since I had rooted and downgraded and upgraded firmware several times on my previous phone, a LG G3. I thought maybe I could do this. I shouldn't have If someone can help me I'd really appreciate. Thanks in advance.
I was able to fix this. Sorry to have bothered.
Hi,
I've been able to get proper root access on this phone. One new problem I am facing is that the tango camera and sensors doesn't seem to work. Normal camera works just fine.
Is this related to the rooting or can it be anything else entirely?
Edit: Never mind. I was able to fix it without having to remove the root. Apparently 'Tango Core' didn't have permissions to access camera. I am not sure how that got reset. So I gave access to it and now it works just fine.
Dominic.B said:
Hi,
I've been able to get proper root access on this phone. One new problem I am facing is that the tango camera and sensors doesn't seem to work. Normal camera works just fine.
Is this related to the rooting or can it be anything else entirely?
Edit: Never mind. I was able to fix it without having to remove the root. Apparently 'Tango Core' didn't have permissions to access camera. I am not sure how that got reset. So I gave access to it and now it works just fine.
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Dominic, what method did you use to root the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro? Can you provide a link or instructions?
madmartian said:
Dominic, what method did you use to root the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro? Can you provide a link or instructions?
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Hi. Check this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72725120
Sent from my Lenovo PB2-690M using Tapatalk
Anyone root the PB2-690Y
Dominic.B said:
Hi. Check this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72725120
Sent from my Lenovo PB2-690M using Tapatalk
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Has anyone rooted the pb2-690y?