Hi all,
First off, just want to say thanks to all of the hardworking devs out there that put a lot of time and effort into these projects. You guys are really awesome!
Secondly, I tried to post this as a reply in the developer's forum, but didn't have enough posts to qualify.
That all being said, I followed all of the instructions in Indirect's post here, but can't get the Nook Tablet to bring up recovery mode when I reboot. It just continues to load the standard B&N image. I even tried a factory reset to see if that would work, but same problem. I verified that the files on the micro-SD card match those as shown in Albert's excellent video here. The device is still running 1.4.0.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
No luck here either...I tried the root while watching Albert's You Tube video at the same time. I think the significant thing is that my screen displays something like:
Extracting files to SYSTEM...
Setting SYSTEM:bin/su permissions to 06755...
Creating SYSTEM:xbin/su symbolic link...
Installation Complete!
Install from sdcard complete.
Whereas the screen in the video shows:
Extracting files to SYSTEM...
Setting SYSTEM:bin/su permissions to 06755...
Creating SYSTEM:xbin/su symbolic link...
Installing GApps 29110878
For Android 2.3.5 Customized for the nook tablet
Mounting data...
Extracting files to data...
Unmounting data...
Install complete. Enjoy!
Installation Complete!
So clearly my install seems to silently abort somewhere in the middle...
Any insight or advice would be appreciated!
Removed...
~ Veronica
Sent from XDA premium using my Nook Tablet
Beatbox,
Just re-reading your post I think I got farther than you, but also got stuck on your issue earlier. If you keep the Nook plugged into the PC via the USB cable during the power on, the Nook will boot into the recovery mode - that at least was what got me past your issue.
It's not about Rooting OR recovery. It's about the fact that this method is still being worked on. Indirect has been making modifications to the various files and it is my opinion that the file used in Albert's video is NOT the same file that would be downloaded if you went and obtained it right now.
I would wait this out until Indirect writes an updated post explaining that the method is finalized.
If this is not an option the original root method works perfectly.
Land - when you say "original root method" are you talking about something that predates Albert's solution?
jearley9 said:
Land - when you say "original root method" are you talking about something that predates Albert's solution?
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See this Thread
If you are running 1.4.1 you will need to downgrade first.
See Here
jearley9 said:
Beatbox,
Just re-reading your post I think I got farther than you, but also got stuck on your issue earlier. If you keep the Nook plugged into the PC via the USB cable during the power on, the Nook will boot into the recovery mode - that at least was what got me past your issue.
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Cool jearley9, this did indeed work for me and I was able to load the image. Problem now is that I always end up at the normal B&N Setup screen. Were you able to get past that part?
And thanks to all the other thread participants. I know it takes time to work these things out, so no biggie. We all get a little too excited and impatient with things like these sometimes.
Thanks - looking it over now...
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Beat,
Does your screen match my screen or the one in Albert's video? If it matches then you and I have the same problem. If not then you have something different going on...
jearley9 said:
Thanks - looking it over now...
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Beat,
Does your screen match my screen or the one in Albert's video? If it matches then you and I have the same problem. If not then you have something different going on...
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Definitely matches yours. Just didn't know if you got further than I did after rebooting.
Land Master said:
See this Thread
If you are running 1.4.1 you will need to downgrade first.
See Here
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Just wanted to provide an update. I attempted the instructions from the original rooting thread (my nook tablet doesn't have 1.4.1 yet, so didn't need to downgrade). When I ran the batch file to root, it detected that the device was already rooted - which I quote from the script, "Is bothersome."
Okay, so i think my device is half-rooted somehow. Just can't get the new home screen that I'm seeing on all the videos. I'll keep you guys updated with my further troubleshooting attempts.
Beat, you and I are at least synchronized - I too tried the original root method, and I had the same exact problem as you describe... a message saying "already rooted". I did a system reset right before I tried the root, so I don't see how it could be "already rooted".
I just purchased my Nook yesterday. I am wondering if there are newer units (mine included) that are more resistant to being rooted?
I'm having the same issue, but I can use the search function to determine that apps WERE installed (and will execute properly). I believe that Indirect has removed ADW launcher and Homecatcher from the zip we're suppossed to drop onto the SD Card. My guess is that we're waiting for him to come up with a solution to the "Market not showing up in launcher" issue.
Can someone confirm this?
Well any other tactics I've tried have been to no avail, so I'll just be patient and wait for Indirect to address it. I'm sure he has enough on his plate without us bugging him.
Many thanks to him again for even working on something like this.
Edit:
Okay, for some reason I missed Albert Wertz's helpful Youtube comment:
Please Vote this comment up so everyone else can read it among all the others. Indirect is making some changes to the script, if you dont get adw to launch right after the first reboot from root, you may have to download it manually from the market. You can use the N button menu search function to pull up market by typing M in the search. You can launcher it from here. Until the bugs are worked out, you may only be able to install from market, sideloading may still be an issue. Indirect is fixin
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I did this and have no problem bringing up the Android Market now. Just installed an app successfully. Not sure where it lives though. I could only seem to launch it from the Recently Downloaded icon at the bottom bar.
Edit 2:
Okay, just restarted after installing the ADW and now it prompted me to start with it. Only issue I have now is if I hit the N button, it reverts back to the original Barnes & Noble homescreen and I have to reboot to launch ADW again.
I got pretty much to the same place - I downloaded HomeCatcher but that seems to be non-functional - Looks like the Nook home screen is winning this round...
jearley9 said:
Beat, you and I are at least synchronized - I too tried the original root method, and I had the same exact problem as you describe... a message saying "already rooted". I did a system reset right before I tried the root, so I don't see how it could be "already rooted".
I just purchased my Nook yesterday. I am wondering if there are newer units (mine included) that are more resistant to being rooted?
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To truly "reset" the system run the downgrade I linked previously EVEN IF you are on 1.4.0. After that it will be just like you took the NT out of the box. Then run the Indirect Root Batch and the "you are already rooted" should be gone. I would hope so anyway
Land,
I did the press and hold 9 times and got back to factory state.
Also, I tried Brianf21's files and I got the same problem as you. If I try to open Update.Zip from Windows it gives me "Please insert last disk of a multi-volume set...". I would guess that the zip file is malformed or incomplete, but that's just a guess...
-jearley
jearley9 said:
Land,
I did the press and hold 9 times and got back to factory state.
Also, I tried Brianf21's files and I got the same problem as you. If I try to open Update.Zip from Windows it gives me "Please insert last disk of a multi-volume set...". I would guess that the zip file is malformed or incomplete, but that's just a guess...
-jearley
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I copied this post to the Development Thread in my recent reply to Brianf21. It is conceivable at this point that you and I are the only ones that have tried this. lol
Please put information regarding future attempts in that thread to help him troubleshoot.
Glad to see that you were able to reset. I don't believe it will be necessary again if Brian fixes the issue. To my knowledge simply entering CWM using his image had NO affect on my NT.
Land,
Sorry I can't comply with your request - the forum software won't let me post in the development area due to my "newness" - I am 53 years old and have 30 years of software/firmware development experience, but to this forum I am a "newbie"
jearley
jearley9 said:
Land,
Sorry I can't comply with your request - the forum software won't let me post in the development area due to my "newness" - I am 53 years old and have 30 years of software/firmware development experience, but to this forum I am a "newbie"
jearley
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Alrighty then.... I don't know if I should laugh or cry. You can't even "post" in the Dev section? I wonder how many posts you need. Seems a little extreme to me but you will get there soon enough I guess.
In the meantime I'll make sure that your comments are known. Thanks!
Related
***UPDATE***
I am removing this tutorial from general public view. if you read the warnings/disclaimers and are still interested you will need to read the links below and go about it yourself.
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first off credit for this idea go to all the people/sites linked below. IF credit is missing where due please notify me and i will resolve. This is just a gathering of other posts and steps that worked for me.
This will wipe your device. backup anything and everything before proceeding.
If you are not willing to take it upon yourself to research any problems that arrise and fix them yourself DO NOT ATTEMPT.
If you are unwilling to wipe your stock Firmware DO NOT ATTEMPT.
If you are unwilling to start with a fresh nookie color SDcard NO NOT ATTEMPT.
If you are unable to fix your problems or want to revert to stock you can do so following the link at the bottom of the page
This is for advanced users. Make sure you read and reread everything before attempting anything! I take no responsibility and offer no promise of support if you make yourself a $250 B&N brand paperweight. keep in mind the nc is hard to brick (know from experience) but anything can happen, so be warned and proceed with caution.
if something below is not clear visit the links provided and look for your answers there. they are there and the more you read and learn the more sense this will make. if you are still unable to find help post here and i will try to get you going.
now on to the good stuff. I just wanted to gather the various posts and links that i used to gt a fully working froyo running on my nc from the internal memory (emmc) and present them in a step by step guide for others wanting to run NF from their internal memory and have no need for B&N stock. Flash is working if you install the proper apk. this is not installed out of the box. After installing to your EMMC you will be able to use any sdcard as you normally would in android. I am using a 16gb card with no problems.
***steps removed... see top of post***
helpful links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10254900&postcount=138
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10747294&postcount=2
nookdevs steps for creating nookie froyo sdcard:
http://nookdevs.com/Nookie_FroYo:_Burning_a_bootable_SD_card
nookie froyo thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883175
nookdevs nookie froyo tips:
http://nookdevs.com/NookColor:_Nookie_Froyo_Tips
wipe nc to stock: (download the images and run the commands from an adb shell.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919353
Flash back to clean stock ROM (nook devs) http://nookdevs.com/Flash_back_to_clean_stock_ROM
1. first you will want a fresh NF sd card. I tried to use my seasoned nf card and ended with a brick... if you have google apps installed you will not be able to get past the android screen and will have to reimage as stated above. create your fresh nf sdcard following the steps at nookdevs here
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As we say in french, you must call a cat a cat. Your NC wasn't bricked at all. You simply needed to touch each corner of the screen one at a time when on "touch the android" screen, starting with the top left corner, then clockwise.
Would have saved you some time
If I were you (if I may..), I'd put all the links the bottom of the post. Would make reading easier. As for my code to copy sdcard content, go on and post it directly. Opening multiple pages only makes things more complicated. No problem. As for the Volume keys and gapps, it could be ambiguous, those add-ins aren't required at all. Simple leave a link to nookie tips on nook devs for those who want it?
But of course, this is your post..
Sam
samuelhalff said:
As we say in french, you must call a cat a cat. Your NC wasn't bricked at all. You simply needed to touch each corner of the screen one at a time when on "touch the android" screen, starting with the top left corner, then clockwise.
Would have saved you some time
If I were you (if I may..), I'd put all the links the bottom of the post. Would make reading easier. As for my code to copy sdcard content, go on and post it directly. Opening multiple pages only makes things more complicated. No problem. As for the Volume keys and gapps, it could be ambiguous, those add-ins aren't required at all. Simple leave a link to nookie tips on nook devs for those who want it?
But of course, this is your post..
Sam
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I tried the touching four corners. no go. several roms required that back when i was using a D1... I couldnt for the life of me figure it out so just scrapped and started from scratch.
thanks for your input. i planned to clean this up a bit, was just in a rush writing the original. Thanks again for your help. couldnt have gotten this far without your steps to start off.
Eager to try this out ... but will it be able to see a non-NF SD card I enter in? Will it recognize it, and let me see it as mass storage when the Nook is plugged into my PC?
Very well written, just copy and paste the code into the console for the most part ... Runs nice and fast, I have a few FC's to clean up but that is due to me not factory resetting the NC prior to doing this as I am an impatient person! I must say it is very nice not to have the B&N notification bar at the bottom of the screen.
So if this is really 2.2, does it have flash?
theyownus said:
I used 0.5.9 and replaced the vold file with the one from 0.5.8 making sure to maintain executable permissions.
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a) What vold file? Searching for "0.5.8 vold" on this board produces no hits.
b) Executable permissions on what? This "vold" file or something else?
Don't want to be "that guy" but date should read 1/20/2011.
Thanks gonna give this a shot.
What happens to the Media partition?
Also, slightly random: Why doesn't adb ever seem to work over USB with my Nook Color? 2.1 ROM, Nookie Froyo on SD 0.5.8 or 0.5.9, it never sees a device. By contrast, it works fine on my G2.
starkruzr said:
Also, slightly random: Why doesn't adb ever seem to work over USB with my Nook Color? 2.1 ROM, Nookie Froyo on SD 0.5.8 or 0.5.9, it never sees a device. By contrast, it works fine on my G2.
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Re-run ADB configuration. Make sure id is 0x2080.
How do we fix the SD card error. I am unable to do anything with the SD card.
samuelhalff said:
Re-run ADB configuration. Make sure id is 0x2080.
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Wow. This is INSANELY important and this is the first time I've ever seen mention of it. Every other post simply assumes your ADB "just works." I have been endlessly frustrated by the lack of working ADB on this thing such that every time I do something with my NC I have to find a way to first install ADBWireless.
http://fineoils.blogspot.com/2010/11/pokey9000-has-got-self-booting-image.html
The instructions to get it working are in here, folks. Can these instructions be put in a sticky somewhere? This is about the least-obvious thing I can think of.
Is there any improvement in speed and reliability running this from the emmc as opposed to a class 6 uSD?
"extract them to their respective folders"
Nothin but bootloop
theyownus said:
first off credit for this idea go to samuelhalff
links:
original steps from samuelhalff http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10747294&postcount=2
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What a great idea. If only someone had talked about this weeks ago... Anyway now that it seems people are going to be trashing their nooks trying to do this, it's probably simpler for one to just boot into SD and...
[Replace the files in /system]
It would also be a good idea to clear out /data and /cache or there will likely be bootloops when froyo boots with the old data stuff still around.
That's off the top of my head and totally untested. Seriously. It probably doesn't work, and is totally unrecommended. Anyone who types "rm -rf *" in their emmc system is saying goodbye to their stock OS and will have to live with their decision. All GPL disclaimers apply.
Note also that IOMonster has a nice bootable clockwork SDcard that does all kinds of things, and automating this type of migration is only a matter of time now.
Update: Actually the steps aren't THAT different. /just sayin'.
fattire said:
What a great idea. If only someone had talked about this weeks ago... Anyway now that it seems people are going to be trashing their nooks trying to do this, it's probably simpler for one to just boot into SD and...
Somewhere in there it would be a good idea to clear out /data and /cache or there will likely be bootloops when froyo boots with the old data stuff still around.
That's off the top of my head and totally untested. Seriously. It probably doesn't work, and is totally unrecommended. Anyone who types "rm -rf *" in their emmc system is saying goodbye to their stock OS and will have to live with their decision. All GPL disclaimers apply.
Note also that IOMonster has a nice bootable clockwork SDcard that does all kinds of things, and automating this type of migration is only a matter of time now.
Update: Actually the steps aren't THAT different. /just sayin'.
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I had the same reaction reading the post. Not only is it unfair to you, because I have read your post before attempting anything, but it's also unfair to me because it suggest that he did most of the practical work..
Anyway does it really matter? People who don't regularly read the forum often don't give a Jack of who's responsible for what. Those who do willl know you were first in line. Anyway, I understand your frustration I should have said something. I was just fed up. Sorry.
Please know that my original post recomanded doing dd's of all partition. That way reverting back to stock was easy. My post also mentionned emptying data.....
What do mean steps aren't that different?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
samuelhalff said:
I had the same reaction reading the post. Not only is it unfair to you, because I have read your post before attempting anything, but it's also unfair to me because it suggest that he did most the practical work..
Anyway does it really matter? People who don't regularly read the forum often don't give a Jack of who's responsible for what. Those who do willl know you were first in line. Anyway, I understand your frustration I should have said something. I was just fed up. Sorry.
What do mean steps aren't that different?
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Ah, I just mean it's all the same idea-- out with the old, in with the new. Nothing particularly genius about it. In any event, it's not really a matter of credit. We all stand on the shoulders of giants. I was just amused is all... so let's just have fun, eat, drink, be merry, and dance in the rain.
It may turnout that English isn't the OP's native language. Although it isn't mine either..
Nothing really seems genius once you get to understanding it.. but as a newcomer, I still had a bit of trouble getting the sdcard to mount..
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So I've been doing this android flashing business a long time
And I've got a real mess on my hands. I'll be ****ing with this for the rest of the night! Thanks!
I'm a complete noob and I've searched the forums and can't find an answer to my questions. (I'm sure there's some answer in Japanese on a Japanese forum somewhere, but my Japanese is not up to that level.)
I have a Toshiba Regza IS04 from AU (in Japan).
Running Android 2.2.2
Baseband Version 5014.1907.39
Kernel Version 2.6.32.9-rel [email protected] #1
Build Number FFK300
I have been researching rooting on and off for months since I first got the phone and have decided I would like to root it. My reasons for rooting:
1. I want to get rid of all the apps that were pre-installed that I don't use.
2. I would like to have the latest version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. (I doubt that another authorized upgrade from au is ever going to happen, since the 2.1 to 2.2 upgrade.)
It seems from reading forums that there are special builds of an OS depending on the phone?
My questions:
1. What is the best way to backup my phone before rooting?
2. What would be the best rooting method for my phone (SuperOneClick?)?
3. How can I (or even can I) upgrade my Android to 4.0?
Thanks for any help!!
Sam
To answer my own question, in case any one else wants to know:
Okay... it looks like I cannot post external links... until I post 8 times, which I don't really predict doing... so I'm going to try just removing the http at the beginning and see if it will go.
Superoneclick v2.2 does NOT work with this phone. It gets through "Rooting device... Step #7" but cannot remount.
Unrevoked does not work.
Z4root also does not work.
But I found a Japanese site with directions that did work! YES!!
hibari.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/smartphone/1320415141/
Somewhere in the page was the following information and link:
■auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5+suhax
hotfile.com/dl/134084004/f59084e/auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5suhax.zip.html
I downloaded the zip file and extracted it. I clicked on adb.exe first and then clicked on the auto_rootkit_is04 batch file. I just hit enter after each step. (It's in Japanese, but all it says is each step it is doing and then to hit any key.)
The first time I ran it, it did not work. The second time, I turned my phone off and on again before trying anything, and bingo: I had root!
Some of the Japanese threads were saying something about the problem with superoneclick was that the is04 took too long to mount and so there was an error. At least, I think that's what it said. My Japanese is okay, but not always good enough for this type of stuff.
I hope this can help someone else.
Thank you so much for this response!
I have the same phone, and I've been wanting to root it for a long time. There were so many pre-installed applications that are just hogging room, especially since I can't read Japanese well enough (yet).
-T
I hope it works for you too!
I spent probably the equivalent of 2-3 days searching over the last few weeks, but couldn't find anything that I was comfortable with trying.
This morning, I finally got the nerve up to try superoneclick and was really disappointed when it wouldn't work. Then I started trying all kinds of methods, and about 8 hours later finally came across the method that worked!
It's probably the only thing frustrating sometimes about having a Japanese phone: lack of English support!
Now I'm just hoping I don't break it! I'm backing up all the apps with Titanium backup before I start deleting them one by one. I would hate to delete something that is crucial to the system and not be able to restore it. I'm also looking into other ways to backup the system.
One word of warning. Your au one market will not work unless you do one more step. It's mentioned in English in the readme file. I didn't bother because I never download from it anyway. (Although, I probably should just so I'll keep getting updates on some of the J apps that I do have.)
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the rootkit d/l has been removed. anyone know where to get it?
The File
I'm not sure if this is against the forum rules, but I have a copy of the zip file (well, a zipped up copy of the folder) from my computer. If you pm me, and I can send you it.
-T
■auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5+suhax
hotfile.com/dl/134084004/f59084e/auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5suhax.zip.html
link die;
anyone help me another link for that file & help me root this device step by step?
Thanks
The post above dissolution said they had one, but good luck getting a reply. I'm emailed twice and nothing.
私はローボーボブ。 Haro！！
Latest rootkit for FFK300
Here is the latest rootkit,
IS04 root toolkit ver 4.0.1
http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/Ne/so/131631
DL key ; is04
And other informations;
- Custom kernel(overclock, compcache, +others)
http://marijuana.ddo.jp/is01/index.php?moddir=downloads&action=visit&cid=9&lid=47
- Custom kernel(CWM on ramdisk, ported from Xperia, modUI)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jkz5nek59y3hpaf (reported kernel unstable)
# FFK301 stock ROM update - (rootkit does not work, still can be rooted.)
http://spf.fmworld.net/sw_update/kddi/is04/update/
- scroll to bottom and click on blue rectangle.
# kernel source code
http://spf.fmworld.net/oss/is04f/index.html
- some files are missing, extract them from T-01C(DoCoMo).
http://www.fmworld.net/product/phone/sp/android/develop/t-01c_froyo_oss/
help! rooting regza inquiry..
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samkk75 said:
To answer my own question, in case any one else wants to know:
Okay... it looks like I cannot post external links... until I post 8 times, which I don't really predict doing... so I'm going to try just removing the http at the beginning and see if it will go.
Superoneclick v2.2 does NOT work with this phone. It gets through "Rooting device... Step #7" but cannot remount.
Unrevoked does not work.
Z4root also does not work.
But I found a Japanese site with directions that did work! YES!!
hibari.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/smartphone/1320415141/
Somewhere in the page was the following information and link:
■auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5+suhax
hotfile.com/dl/134084004/f59084e/auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5suhax.zip.html
I downloaded the zip file and extracted it. I clicked on adb.exe first and then clicked on the auto_rootkit_is04 batch file. I just hit enter after each step. (It's in Japanese, but all it says is each step it is doing and then to hit any key.)
The first time I ran it, it did not work. The second time, I turned my phone off and on again before trying anything, and bingo: I had root!
Some of the Japanese threads were saying something about the problem with superoneclick was that the is04 took too long to mount and so there was an error. At least, I think that's what it said. My Japanese is okay, but not always good enough for this type of stuff.
I hope this can help someone else.
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hi!
I am a newbie here and like you all, I would also like to root my regza phone. Can someone give a working auto_rootkit because the link above is not working. I have searched it as well on the net but still all will lead me to dead hotfile link. Or someone could send me the file instead to my yahoo mail [email protected] tnx in advance
And also i have downloaded this rootkit instead from IS04 and downloaded. After dowloading, I click the adb file and it appears a command screen with commands running so fast. Next i did click the root file and there appeared a command screen with all sorts of command running so fast. My question is, i did not received any confirmation that the rooting process was succesfull. And also i have read to other forums that one thing you will notice that rooting was successfull is that 'superuser" will be automatically installed.
Please help me on this one. To be honest I started exploring this process since i have this phone and there are apps that i wanted to uninstall not unless i root the phone.
Thank you in advance
marvz,
Dissolution said:
I'm not sure if this is against the forum rules, but I have a copy of the zip file (well, a zipped up copy of the folder) from my computer. If you pm me, and I can send you it.
-T
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hi there!
Can you send to my e-mail [email protected] the said file so that i could root my regza phone?
thank you for your help> ^_^
Question to get root on phone regza
samkk75 said:
To answer my own question, in case any one else wants to know:
Okay... it looks like I cannot post external links... until I post 8 times, which I don't really predict doing... so I'm going to try just removing the http at the beginning and see if it will go.
Superoneclick v2.2 does NOT work with this phone. It gets through "Rooting device... Step #7" but cannot remount.
Unrevoked does not work.
Z4root also does not work.
But I found a Japanese site with directions that did work! YES!!
hibari.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/smartphone/1320415141/
Somewhere in the page was the following information and link:
■auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5+suhax
hotfile.com/dl/134084004/f59084e/auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5suhax.zip.html
I downloaded the zip file and extracted it. I clicked on adb.exe first and then clicked on the auto_rootkit_is04 batch file. I just hit enter after each step. (It's in Japanese, but all it says is each step it is doing and then to hit any key.)
The first time I ran it, it did not work. The second time, I turned my phone off and on again before trying anything, and bingo: I had root!
Some of the Japanese threads were saying something about the problem with superoneclick was that the is04 took too long to mount and so there was an error. At least, I think that's what it said. My Japanese is okay, but not always good enough for this type of stuff.
I hope this can help someone else.
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Hi
I have this phone too. And I try to get root, you can send for me the link of you downloaded and explain for me how you made it.
Other question, I can use this phone to call in brasil?
Thank you.
:good:
My phone just had this phone and I'm trying to update it before rooting. It came with 2.1-update 1 OS version and I'm trying to update the phone to it's latest official 2.2.2.
I've downloaded the necessary 256mb file update but it didn't work. Even tried using the recovery but is still not working.
Based on my research about this phone, There's no way to update without the phone downloading the app from the official website, using the SIM and au logins.
We've lost the sim (UIM) card that came with the phone. So I guess its stuck on its current OS. I'm having trouble installing apks (Gingerbreak and even normal apps) as it always gives me the error "parsing error" or something.
Is there anyone could help?
EDIT:
I have successfully updated the phone from Android 2.1-update1 to Android 2.2.2.
Download all the necessary files here:
http://www.fmworld.net/product/phone/is04/
I have used the method of updating from the least upgrade and up to the latest. I have managed to download 3 separate files for the upgrade, namely:
IS04_RC2_RC3RE_DL.zip
IS04_RC_4.zip
IS04_TO_SP_FYRC_4.zip <- froyo update
I have extracted all the files on the sd card. make sure that the ".enc" file is found on the root of the SD Card and on the "prg" folder.
I have updated it using the recovery mode (power + volume up + camera button).
I am now currently trying to Root the device using Gingerbreak and seems that it's taking too long to root.
Also. I have able to root the 2.1-update OS using z4root.
help me
hi.. i didn't my phone plz send me ...................................................auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5+suhax
hotfile.com/dl/134084004/f59084e/auto_rootkit_is04_v0.5suhax.zip.html
thnxx.. in advance..
Root
I rooted mine with http://unlockroot.com/
root_toolkit_is04_v4.3.zip
www1[dot]axfc[dot]net
/uploader/Ne/so/135399
Password is "is04".
suhax
www[dot]4shared[dot]com
/zip/pHLT8kqe/suhax.html
Sent from my IS04 using xda premium
more detail please
samkk75 said:
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I downloaded the zip file and extracted it. I clicked on adb.exe first and then clicked on the auto_rootkit_is04 batch file. I just hit enter after each step. (It's in Japanese, but all it says is each step it is doing and then to hit any key.)
The first time I ran it, it did not work. The second time, I turned my phone off and on again before trying anything, and bingo: I had root!
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I hope this can help someone else.
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Thx so much for your posts.
I am so glad to finally find someone with the same phone, the same problem and intentions
I do, however, need more info:
Did you extract the files into any particular folder? You obviously hooked up in de-bug mode, but did you command prompt anything?
I tried your steps but get nothing to 'hit enter' on. I have also tried the other (different version) toolkit.
You can IM me or email or post or come around and root my phone yourself - I will sell you my car, house, wife...
... as you can tell I am a little frustrated ...
lets just IM/email for now
Thx in advance,
Kaz
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orgia82 said:
I rooted mine with http:!!unlockroot*com/
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Didn't get to try it - was too tied down with all the additional ^%$&#$ I had to download to get to it.
help
as everyone can see that link isnt working anymore,so im here asking someone whos still have it to upload :fingers-crossed: again．．．．
***Solved*** I ended up using Albert's 4.5 along with his videos, worked great!!
Thanks again for all the help.
Believe it or not I have searched and read much in attempting to answer these questions without starting another thread. Probably because I am such an android noob I am not able to find answers I understand.
Primary questions:
Using windows SD card flash method from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21895025&postcount=14
I am able to flash the SD card with the image fine.
Not sure what the note under instruction step 2 means
Instruction 2 "NOTE: Do not extract the .zip with superuser and su."
step 6 says to put "the zip" in the root of the sd card. What zip are we talking about? There was only a single download zip with all the files including the image so I assume it means this complete download zip even though it makes references later to "update.zip" (I do not have a file named "update.zip".
When I reboot after inserting the sd card I get the screens as described but the verbiage is not exactly as listed in the instructions.
Options I receive:
"install zip from sd card"
"choose zip from sdcard"
"apply /sdcard/update.zip"
selecting /sdcard/cwm_sd_flash_and_exe.zip
receive
"finding update package"
"opening update package"
"installing update...
"installation aborted"
Secondary questions:
o Do all of the many rooting options get you to the same end result?
ie same version of android, market access, updates blocked, additional apps, loader options, etc
o Are we close enough to a true dual boot sd option (leaving base device untouched) as referenced in the cm7 release thread that I should just wait for that?
Thanks much for any help for a noob, and I beg forgiveness if I am treading ground that has been explained many times before.
As i see that you can boot into CWM i would suggest to get a more finished ROM for yourself, i have posted one of them. They are in development section you might want to take a look, there are 2 roms for 1.4.0 and one for 1.4.1.
All the root methods are not the same, and it all relies on what you want, for example keep B&N content or debloat B&N content, also there are some methods that don't include all google apps. So take a look at what they offer and pick what best suits you.
As for dualboot sdcard it is possible as everything in life but its not close. First let devs release a beta of CM7 and wait for CM9, eventually we will get there just be patience.
~ Veronica
Noob Root Questions me too!
I haven' t tried this yet but had the same basic questions about the instructions (i.e. which zip is being referred to). I believe you are told not to click on the su, super user zip cause you should install that AFTER you have established the basic root (i.e., get CWM and install Nook/Zergy). I could be wrong, maybe one if the kind people that know more can clarify this. In the meantime I think I am going to use the video AlbertWeitz made on youtube with accompanying links to scripts for root. Check youtube or development threads, he offers videos on rooting NT with an SD card to include or not include access to the Barnes and Noble software for your library. I think having the video will help. This is not really a different root method but based on the work of Indirect (whose post you are following) and many others...Albert did add some apps I think. Indirect also released a Superuser Tool recently (in dev thread) which has root in it but no specific instructions when you select the root process...just what you find in the post you are looking at (no offense to Indirect....you are a god!) Albert's mission has been to help us noobs along with the root already developed by making videos. I think he intends to make one for Indirect's Supertool but why wait? Once you've rooted you will b able to instsll beta ROM theoretically coming this Tuesday internally. External ROM as suggested in previous posts, is sometime off in the future.
I hope this info helps. I've pmed Albert to make sure that OP is up to date as far as the links go, I checked the whole thread and don't see any subsequent changes. Hopefully he will have time to respond and I will repost reply here (if I can figure out how to do that)! Still unsure of how to attach links to posts...how do you do that?
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Checked your suggested ROM and looks great...just too chicken to try it without a video to follow! Noob jitters....
From the thread you jsut quoted, it took me a day to figure it out the first time I rooted
I've been keeping up on that forum as much as I can since I got my Nook Tablet two weeks ago. In order to get my install to work, I ended up having to read that entire thread, bouncing between instructional posts, downloading repetative files, and getting confused over some personal issues. So I think I'll toss in my personal version of how to install things using Windose, an SD card, and the file links scattered throughout that thread:
In summary, read the folllowing posts:
Original Thread (Post #1)
Post #14
Post #141
Wach this Youtube as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I403bagL9rw
Assuming you have a brand new microSD card, plop it into the cormer or your nook. Don't worry about formatting it, you'll be re-formating it again. Connect your Nook to your PC with the USB, and your PC will recognize two new drives:
MyNOOK, and whatever your new microSD card happens to be factory named.
Stage 1: Mounting the boot image
1. From Post #14, download the linked file "CWM_SD_flash_and_exe.zip"
2. Extract the zip and run "Win32DiskImager.exe"
3. Select the "cwm_sd_flashing_boot.img" and ensure that the Device drive is the correct one (like I: and not your C
**Reading through other threads, there are links (now dead) to other image files, and an appended "update.zip" file. Do not worry about these, as the packaged image is all you need.
4. Your miscroSD card will now be named "boot" and only have a size of about 70MB.
**Your nook will think your SD card is bad at this point. A Warning popup will say, "SD card format required - This memory card is unrecognized and needs to be formatted.
5. Ignore the message to format, and reboot your Nook. Either hold down the power key and power back on, or hold the power+N key.
6. The moment your nook powers back on, hold down the N key until you get a white screen with a cardboard box. This will bring up the boot menu
**You do not need your USB plugged in, despite other posts instructing you as such. As long as you hold down the N key within 3 seconds of it rebooting, you get a box on a white bachground that leads to the boot loader.
7. usign the volume buttons to scroll, select the "update.zip". Use "N" to select and tap the power button to back out of a menu.
After you've finished, you'll boot up with the option of going to "Home" or "ADW.Launcher"
That should be it!
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P.S. I have a brand new Nook Tablet with 1.4.1 preinstalled.
I've rerooted my NT a few times already in the last week, and I now think the best version is actually Albert's 4.5 found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439630
... at least until CM7 is ready.
**Solved** Thanks much!!
Thanks everyone for the help, I certainly appreciate it!!
I am about to try the process again. Just to confirm:
ZirbMonkey -
1st, I am assuming the recommended method you describe in your post is a more recent recommendation than the one in your sig (Albert's 4.5).
CWM_SD_flash_and_exe.zip is the same file name I have been using. I realize it may be a different version and will check it as I go through the process you detailed so well, but the version I used before didn't have an "update.zip" in it. Am I expecting that there will be an update.zip on the SD card after taking the steps you've detailed, is there already a file with that name on the NT, or something else? Also, am I browsing to an "update.zip" file on the sd card or taking the menu option that has "update.zip" in the name?
Maybe this will all become evident as I go thru the process but I'd like to understand as much as I can before I start so I don't screw up.
Again, thank you for your patience dealing with my lack of knowledge in this area.
If using Albertwertz 4.5 root Update Hidden settings to block OTA updates
I finished root too using Albertwertz's 4.5, very easy with video. If you used this be sure to update your hidden settings app from the market then block OTA updates. This app in the currently uploaded zip is earlier version and does not block OTAs. Check your software version in About Your Nook in settings after your root is complete. If it does not indicate that OTAs are blocked you need to do this by updating hidden settings app already installed with root by downloading the app update from the Android Market......then going in app to choose OTA updates block, otherwise a future update could kill your root! It does not roll it back to V 9.9.9, but stays V1.41 (with note below version number stating OTAs are blocked) when you are done.
There is a separate post by Albert (in dev thread...look for key word OTA updates) indicating he updated the hidden settings app (after uploading Root 4.5 zip). You also need to go into DEVELOPMENT option in updated Hidden Settings app and click on both USB debugging boxes. Don't forget to enable Unknown Sources too!
Geez really need to learn how to embed links in his site!
Thanks to Albert, Indirect and everyone else involved in root and bootloader crack!
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prsa01 said:
**Solved** Thanks much!!
Thanks everyone for the help, I certainly appreciate it!!
I am about to try the process again. Just to confirm:
ZirbMonkey -
1st, I am assuming the recommended method you describe in your post is a more recent recommendation than the one in your sig (Albert's 4.5).
CWM_SD_flash_and_exe.zip is the same file name I have been using. I realize it may be a different version and will check it as I go through the process you detailed so well, but the version I used before didn't have an "update.zip" in it. Am I expecting that there will be an update.zip on the SD card after taking the steps you've detailed, is there already a file with that name on the NT, or something else? Also, am I browsing to an "update.zip" file on the sd card or taking the menu option that has "update.zip" in the name?
Maybe this will all become evident as I go thru the process but I'd like to understand as much as I can before I start so I don't screw up.
Again, thank you for your patience dealing with my lack of knowledge in this area.
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The "update.zip" is for the original method, where there was a file with that name in the base directory of the flashed card. I believe this is/was the second option on the rooting menu.
But the new (4.5) method uses a different zip file, so you have to "update from a .zip" (first menu option?) and select the zip that shows up at the bottom of the next menu. Sorry, but I'm working from memory as I reset my memory card after I flash it to get full use of it back again.
It's still not working for me - Like prsa01, I found no such "update.zip" file, so I tried "CWM_SD_flash_and_exe.zip" (the only "zip" file on the SDcard).
It starts to install, then aborts:
Code:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
what am I doing wrong?
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I couldn't get this method to work (is it because I didn't enable debugging first? Enabling debuggin is not mentioned in the instructions. CWM loads, but I get an "Installing update... Installation aborted." message - see prev post)
This method says you have to enable USB debugging first, but the instructions for doing so don't work for me. You're supposed to download and install an apk, then click "settings" when you see the "install blocked" message - trouble is, my installs are NOT blocked - not since the first time I sideloaded an app. Is there another way to get to the hidden settings menu? or do I need to do a factory reset and start over?
KyleK...
Perhaps you have this taken care of this issue by now. I just rooted my Nook and used the Hidden Settings apk I think you are referring too. I see that others on the forum have reference the Play Store as the source for the apk.
here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brianf21.nthiddensettings&hl=en
Once installed you can use your file manager to locate the app. Going into settings/development where you find the selectable states for USB debugging (on) and Auto Mount (off).
There are notes in the forum about keeping track of these settings to make sure they stay set. I noticed before I rooted the setting would change on every re-start.
In my case I use ES explorer to look at my files. I launch it from the search tab, the Hidden Settings app icon is sitting on my home directory. Every time I use this application it says it will re-install and retain all previous data. You may find that a bit odd.
Can anyone help me get my TABLET S (non-XPERIA) back to the pre-Revision 5 release of 4.0.3?
I HATE, HATE, HATE R5. Took away so many things that I was using, and I want to go back.
I already called SONY and was told I can't go back. I told the guy...I will find a way - and hung up.
I am sure it can be done....just need to find the software and the steps to do it.
bearhntr
bearhntr said:
Can anyone help me get my TABLET S (non-XPERIA) back to the pre-Revision 5 release of 4.0.3?
I HATE, HATE, HATE R5. Took away so many things that I was using, and I want to go back.
I already called SONY and was told I can't go back. I told the guy...I will find a way - and hung up.
I am sure it can be done....just need to find the software and the steps to do it.
bearhntr
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Simple as. Change vendor/vendor.prop incremental to a lower number and flash an older update.zip
Or use AIO and install rescue back door, boot loop protection.
Manually flash either 120803002 or 120410004.zip
Done
stifilz said:
Simple as. Change vendor/vendor.prop incremental to a lower number and flash an older update.zip
Or use AIO and install rescue back door, boot loop protection.
Manually flash either 120803002 or 120410004.zip
Done
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While I appreciate the reply, which gives you credit for a post (yes - I know how these forums work), I asked for the steps and software. I know it can be done, as I did it to my DroidX phone and had someone give me step by step instructions (rather directed me to a post he had done a year before with had everything I needed in one place).
I am talking real steps 1)...2)...3)... and links to the files. Not just some partial filenname which sends me on a goose chase.
Someone in another forum directed me to download signed-nbx03_001-ota-120410004.zip but then gave me nothing more - like do I put it on an SD CARD and do something with it. How do I get into BootLoader mode so that I can apply it, etc. I have already paid for a couple of apps that I used when I did my phone - I am sure that they might work for my tablet as well.
I am no idiot, do not need Crayola drawings, but at least 6th grade steps and locations on how to do this.
I cannot believe that for $350.00 that I just paid for the table SONY would tell me you can't do it - nor do they offer a manner to go back to the previous level (1 step) if you do not like the ROM that got installed.
4.0.3 (r5) is for the birds....takes away some of the best features of the reason I bought the SONY Tablet S over something else.
While I do appreciate, and do thank/reward those that help me - I think I need a little more than a simple 3 line response.
Curtis
bearhntr said:
While I appreciate the reply, which gives you credit for a post (yes - I know how these forums work), I asked for the steps and software. I know it can be done, as I did it to my DroidX phone and had someone give me step by step instructions (rather directed me to a post he had done a year before with had everything I needed in one place).
I am talking real steps 1)...2)...3)... and links to the files. Not just some partial filenname which sends me on a goose chase.
Someone in another forum directed me to download signed-nbx03_001-ota-120410004.zip but then gave me nothing more - like do I put it on an SD CARD and do something with it. How do I get into BootLoader mode so that I can apply it, etc. I have already paid for a couple of apps that I used when I did my phone - I am sure that they might work for my tablet as well.
I am no idiot, do not need Crayola drawings, but at least 6th grade steps and locations on how to do this.
I cannot believe that for $350.00 that I just paid for the table SONY would tell me you can't do it - nor do they offer a manner to go back to the previous level (1 step) if you do not like the ROM that got installed.
4.0.3 (r5) is for the birds....takes away some of the best features of the reason I bought the SONY Tablet S over something else.
While I do appreciate, and do thank/reward those that help me - I think I need a little more than a simple 3 line response.
Curtis
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If you KNEW these forums you would know that we do not take kindly to those who do not use the SEARCH function. It is there so we don't have to repeat ourselves over and over again.
None the less.
If you can't manage this then take it in to Sony saying that you are having issues with the camera (they will restore it to original 3.2 software)
Step One
Root your device.
See my FAQ LINKS IS ALSO IN MY SIGNATURE!!
Step Two
Use AIO to 'Install "rescue-backdoor" [anti-bootloop protection].'
First you want to download, then extract to a folder, then double-click on S.onyTablet.S.bat, this will open a menu, enter '4' then press enter then enter '1' and press enter again. MAGIC, you have now decreased your incremental, well done.
Step 3
See my Update Links NOTE: ALSO IN MY SIGNATURE AND HAS BEEN FOR A LONG TIME, others had no problem with it
Find the update you require to flash, you want signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip or for you highness LINK
Step 4
Copy signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip to your SD card. Google how to if you don't know
Step 5
Put SD card back into tablet and boot into recovery. See my FAQ LINKS IS ALSO IN MY SIGNATURE!!
Step 6
Leave tablet to boot into R1A
Step 7
Be happy and click the fricken Thanks button.
P.S this is not hard stuff
Stifilz,
Thank you so very much for the long post. I was going cross-eyed looking for something like that...surprised that no-one has STICKY'd that one.
So I checked out #1 - followed the directions in FAQ to put the ADB path into the my DOS PATH statement (ahhhhh. the good old days - DOS). I can go to the DOS prompt and type 'adb' from any directory and it will bring up the ADB menu - hence it is working.
So I went to the task manager and verified that ADB.EXE was not listed. I typed ADB DEVICES (lower case) and it gave me the following:
C:\Windows\system32>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
C:\Windows\system32>:
I made sure that the SONY TABLET is seen - I unplugged from the computer and re-plugged, Windows bonks and wants to know if I want to browse the device. I have made sure the USB DEBUGGING is enabled on the device (before I connect it - had that problem with my DROIDX). Still the ADB 0.29 is not seeing the SONY TABLET S.
Any Ideas why?
When I try running the RUNME.BAT file I get the following:
D:\ROOT_W_RESTORE>runme
======================================================================
= 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 =
= (02.10.2012) v13 =
======================================================================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 2
Special mode:
1) Root
2) Rollback
Make a choice: 1
Tablet S mode enabled!
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
and it just sits there...left it for 20 minutes while I was making dinner. Should I have the power plugged in at the same time? Do I need to enable the STAY AWAKE setting?
Your guidance is again requested.
Please ignore my previous response. I really am not an ass - I was getting frustrated during my 2+ hours search not finding a message such as yours with the steps laid out like that - without making you bounce from one post to another - to another, it was like a scavenger hunt.
Again accept my thanks and my apologies.
Have you installed the drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488822
Sent from my Desire S using xda app-developers app
gordo79 said:
Have you installed the drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488822
Sent from my Desire S using xda app-developers app
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Hey...THANKS. not sure why I did not catch that the tablet did not show as adb device, as I had to do the same thing when I rooted my DroidX...I guess I assumed that it would do it from that install.
Again thanks...now lets see if I can get the 4.0.3 (pre-R5) back on the tablet.
SO FAR SO GOOD. Weird that the SD card does not show from the tablet with it in the SD slot on the tablet like it does on my DROIDX. You can copy files to and from the SD Card in the phone without taking it out.
See...you can teach an old bear new tricks.
Stifilz,
On last step of your instructions...have one question.
What is the difference between this signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip that you mention and the signed-nbx03_001-ota-120410004.zip that I also downloaded from another forum message I was reading?
Thanks
bearhntr said:
Stifilz,
On last step of your instructions...have one question.
What is the difference between this signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip that you mention and the signed-nbx03_001-ota-120410004.zip that I also downloaded from another forum message I was reading?
Thanks
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120803 is 2012-Aug-03 which is ICS R1A
120410 is 2012-Apr-10 which is ICS original. R1A is suposedly better
Stifilz
stifilz said:
120803 is 2012-Aug-03 which is ICS R1A
120410 is 2012-Apr-10 which is ICS original. R1A is suposedly better
Stifilz
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stifilz,
Well I was successful...but it killed my ROOT. I got to playing with the new load, and it looks to have kept a bunch of my apps and some settings, but some of the apps do not work well.
I take it that if I go though the process again and choose to NOT RESTORE, it will put it back to OUT OF BOX configuration?
I do not have a lot of customizations that I will have a problem re-doing to get it back to O-O-B configuration. All of my apps can be pulled back off GOOGLE PLAY. Learning that is advantageous to have a GOOGLE PLAY account for each device (he he).
There are a lot of apps that I have noticed on GOOGLE PLAY that say not compatible with my device. Any known reason why? I figured that open source was open source.
I saw in the AIO that you can change the device type of your tablet to something else. Have you ever tried that? Does it seem to work?
I have also read that the UK models have a slot for a SIM card. Do you know if the US models have it to - just maybe inside and inaccessible?
I am loving the tablet....but find that now that I am back on the 4.0.3 my media files on my HTPC will not play. I find this wierd. The 4.0.3 update - according to the SONY site, says it improves the H.264 file playing...and nothing is mentioned about any changes in the R5 update.
Also one thing I noticed about the R5 load was it would sometimes just turn OFF the tablet. No reason or rhyme to it. Ever hear of that?
I may wind up going back up - if I cannot get them to play...have yet to try copying one to the SD card and playing it. But all of them used to play before I went back down.
Been looking into codecs too - but most of the processing of streamed DLNA stuff is done on the host machine [ putting on the Sherlock Holmes outfit again ]
Thank again for all your insight.
bearhntr said:
stifilz,
Well I was successful...but it killed my ROOT. I got to playing with the new load, and it looks to have kept a bunch of my apps and some settings, but some of the apps do not work well.
I take it that if I go though the process again and choose to NOT RESTORE, it will put it back to OUT OF BOX configuration?
I do not have a lot of customizations that I will have a problem re-doing to get it back to O-O-B configuration. All of my apps can be pulled back off GOOGLE PLAY. Learning that is advantageous to have a GOOGLE PLAY account for each device (he he).
There are a lot of apps that I have noticed on GOOGLE PLAY that say not compatible with my device. Any known reason why? I figured that open source was open source.
I saw in the AIO that you can change the device type of your tablet to something else. Have you ever tried that? Does it seem to work?
I have also read that the UK models have a slot for a SIM card. Do you know if the US models have it to - just maybe inside and inaccessible?
I am loving the tablet....but find that now that I am back on the 4.0.3 my media files on my HTPC will not play. I find this wierd. The 4.0.3 update - according to the SONY site, says it improves the H.264 file playing...and nothing is mentioned about any changes in the R5 update.
Also one thing I noticed about the R5 load was it would sometimes just turn OFF the tablet. No reason or rhyme to it. Ever hear of that?
I may wind up going back up - if I cannot get them to play...have yet to try copying one to the SD card and playing it. But all of them used to play before I went back down.
Been looking into codecs too - but most of the processing of streamed DLNA stuff is done on the host machine [ putting on the Sherlock Holmes outfit again ]
Thank again for all your insight.
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If you use MX player it will play most files. Regarding the apps have you checked the unknown sources in the settings?
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bearhntr said:
Hey...THANKS. not sure why I did not catch that the tablet did not show as adb device, as I had to do the same thing when I rooted my DroidX...I guess I assumed that it would do it from that install.
Again thanks...now lets see if I can get the 4.0.3 (pre-R5) back on the tablet.
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bearhntr, I have been struggling trying to get my tablet to show up when I type in adb devices. I was having the same problem you had before you wrote this post. I followed the directions in Bluechips post for the ADB installer (very huge thanks for all those who develop these things to make it easier) and even did step by step with the video. I have also tried other methods to get ADB to work.
Long story short, did you do anything different than listed in Bluechips post to achieve success in getting your computer to see your tablet as an ADB device?
Thanks!
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bearhntr, I have been struggling trying to get my tablet to show up when I type in adb devices. I was having the same problem you had before you wrote this post. I followed the directions in Bluechips post for the ADB installer (very huge thanks for all those who develop these things to make it easier) and even did step by step with the video. I have also tried other methods to get ADB to work.
Long story short, did you do anything different than listed in Bluechips post to achieve success in getting your computer to see your tablet as an ADB device?
Thanks!
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Esonnen,
I followed the steps from BLUECHIPS direction step by step. Are you seeing the tablet at all in the Windows Device manager? Mine was showing up in the device manager - but not correctly until I installed the drivers.
I right mouse button clicked on the SONY TABLET S entry in the device manager in Windows and chose UPDATE DRIVER...then pointed it to the extracted AdbWinUsbApi.dll file. Followed the prompts and after that the SONY TABLET was listed in an new CATEGORY called ANDROID PHONE, as ANDROID COMPOSITE ADB INTERFACE.
I found that if I did not get it to show as this in the DEVICE MANAGER, nothing I tried with ADB or other tools that used that software would work. This was the same problem I had when I was working with my DROIDX. I had thought that by getting the DROIDX to work properly in the rooting process - that the tablet would as well. It was the simple act of changing the driver to the AdbWinUsbApi.dll that fixed it.
gordo79 said:
If you use MX player it will play most files. Regarding the apps have you checked the unknown sources in the settings?
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I had already tried that player and it also downloaded the ARMv7 CODEC set to the tablet.
This player may work fine...but it wants the files to be LOCAL to the device or streamed from a WEBPAGE type arena.
I want something that will stream DLNA (the tablet sees all three of my Windows DLNA device and my Sony STR-DN1020 receiver) using the DLNA services that are in 4.0.3. It even shows me the folders on my HTPC. I can also list the movies on it. Where the 4.0.3(r5) showed an actual thumbnail of the first frame of the .M4V files - the 4.0.3 shows what appears to be a set of hotair balloons.
Touching one of the files yields the following error: "INVALID MEDIA - PLAYBACK NOT SUPPORTED" These files play fine on the HTPC and my D-LINK DSM-750 Media Center Extender (and in 5.1 audio). Generally with DLNA the decoding is handled at the source PC, not the playback device. I find this weird too.
Maybe I will try copying one of these files to the device and try playing it from there....try and narrow it down.
GORDO79,
Not sure what has happened, but my Tablet S is now playing the videos from my HTPC. The details of all the videos hows VIDEO CODEC: UNKNOWN and AUDIO CODEC: UNKNOWN, but all of them seem to be playing.
I searched the GOOGLE PLAY STORE, but do not find any codecs listed there other than the ones for various players.
I am so happy now that I can play my videos and I think I will be able to THROW them to my DSM-750 (Media Center Extended) until I can get a BRAVIA TV (hint hint Santa).
Much thanks for everyone's help.
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If you KNEW these forums you would know that we do not take kindly to those who do not use the SEARCH function. It is there so we don't have to repeat ourselves over and over again.
None the less.
If you can't manage this then take it in to Sony saying that you are having issues with the camera (they will restore it to original 3.2 software)
Step One
Root your device.
See my FAQ LINKS IS ALSO IN MY SIGNATURE!!
Step Two
Use AIO to 'Install "rescue-backdoor" [anti-bootloop protection].'
First you want to download, then extract to a folder, then double-click on S.onyTablet.S.bat, this will open a menu, enter '4' then press enter then enter '1' and press enter again. MAGIC, you have now decreased your incremental, well done.
Step 3
See my Update Links NOTE: ALSO IN MY SIGNATURE AND HAS BEEN FOR A LONG TIME, others had no problem with it
Find the update you require to flash, you want signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip or for you highness LINK
Step 4
Copy signed-nbx03_001-ota-120803002.zip to your SD card. Google how to if you don't know
Step 5
Put SD card back into tablet and boot into recovery. See my FAQ LINKS IS ALSO IN MY SIGNATURE!!
Step 6
Leave tablet to boot into R1A
Step 7
Be happy and click the fricken Thanks button.
P.S this is not hard stuff
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stifilz,
Again many thanks for your help with this. Not sure why the ROOT broke when I did the deed (and I was successful), but I tried to get my root back following your steps again (other than flashing with the .ZIP from the SD card), and I cannot seem to get my ROOT back. Neither the AIO or the ROOT W/RESTORE works.
I wanted to use the AIO to turn off the OTA prompt and run a few of the tweaks, but each time I run it - the screen goes red and tells me I have to ROOT.
Any ideas where I am going wrong?
Much Thanks
can anyone tell me the main differences between the first ics release and the r1a?
sony tablet s 4.0.3 r5?
Personally I know that many people come to know about looking for it and I've spent hours and hours looking for a way to rooted my tablet and still nothing ...
Really there is still no way to update the sony tablet s 4.0.3 r5?
Nor has the downgrade to another rom?
I've looked almost everywhere but to no avail. help me.
i purchased 2 nook tablets for an 8 and 11 year old. im debating whether to not root it because i think it wil be easier for them to follow interface and the only downside i see is having to pay for apps that may be free on amazon or play store. can i have some input here? is there a super easy rooted rom that a child can follow? or are there many free aps if i just keep it as an out of box nook. thanks so much guys, these are the 1st gen nook tablets not the hd
Rooting just opens up the device. You'll still have full access to the stock interface and BN app store and what have you.
You can make a really child friendly user imterface with a rooted device running an alternate launcher. That way you can make different home screen with the apps you want them to use easily accessable.
Give it a go! It's really easy to go back should you want to.
asawi said:
Rooting just opens up the device. You'll still have full access to the stock interface and BN app store and what have you.
You can make a really child friendly user imterface with a rooted device running an alternate launcher. That way you can make different home screen with the apps you want them to use easily accessable.
Give it a go! It's really easy to go back should you want to.
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thanks i dread having to do the whole sd card ota block thing again and havent done it in about a year. is there a good video out there to walk me through step by step again for the ota block? and can someone recommend the best barest bones rom to root afterwards to make it as easy for a child to use as possible?
and i think i had trouble the last time because only a certain size sd card could be used. wasn't it just the 2 or 4 gb that worked? thanks and sorry for all the questions. just have to get this done tonight so i can fedex it to texas to get there in time for xmas.
A rooted nook is just marginally better than a stock nook in terms of access to more apps, but might be more confusing to kids since it has two coexisting interfaces. You would be better off sticking with stock or go all out android with full-fledged CM10.
I think the rooted stock NT is loads better than than the true stock. LOADS! Had the stock reader dealt better with my side loaded books I wouldn't have installed CM10 internally.
I agree that the double interface can be a bit confusing but to kids that age it shouldn't be much of a problem.
The OTA block is just a process of a few clicks from within the NT hidden settings app.
asawi said:
I think the rooted stock NT is loads better than than the true stock. LOADS! Had the stock reader dealt better with my side loaded books I wouldn't have installed CM10 internally.
I agree that the double interface can be a bit confusing but to kids that age it shouldn't be much of a problem.
The OTA block is just a process of a few clicks from within the NT hidden settings app.
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im trying to use the same albert video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbT1Fj38nE, but the file doesnt even seem to be there anymore, and his updated video shows how to create a root v4 card. im totally confused. do you still need to block otas? and if so is there another link that shows that step by step. im ready to just send these back and forget the whole thing
No need for any video!
There are a couple of ready-made root images that are almost automatic. Burn the card, pop it in, install zip from card and you're rooted. Go to Google Play (it may show up as "market" at first and make sure you have updated version of NT Hidden settings to block OTA. It could not be much easier! If can watch a film on your DVD player you can do this without instruction video!
Brian's root (that I havetried once and really liked!): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488035
Alberts (that I have also used several times and like as well): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21275927#post21275927
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And to expand a little:
1. Root the Tablet following the instructions in the root method you choose
2. Go to Google Market/Play and search for NT Hidden Settings
3. Open NT Hidden settings. Tap on "Hacks". When the prompt comes up "Allow" root access. You now get to a new menu where you can chhos Block OTA, Done!
Basic rooting instructions:
1. Download image file
2. Download imaging software if you don't already have it. (I like WinImage. I keep it in a folder and put my various image files in the same folder to make them easy to find)
3. Use your imaging software to burn a sd card. Albert's image will fit on a small card. I use a 1 GB, but I think smaller ones will do as well. Brian's image needs a larger card. I'm not sure how large, but the instructions probably tells you!
4. Boot to your sd card and follow the instructions for the method you have choosen. There are step by step instructions in both of the methods I have linked to, and probably others as well!
5. Done!
asawi said:
No need for any video!
There are a couple of ready-made root images that are almost automatic. Burn the card, pop it in, install zip from card and you're rooted. Go to Google Play (it may show up as "market" at first and make sure you have updated version of NT Hidden settings to block OTA. It could not be much easier! If can watch a film on your DVD player you can do this without instruction video!
Brian's root (that I havetried once and really liked!): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488035
Alberts (that I have also used several times and like as well): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21275927#post21275927
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And to expand a little:
1. Root the Tablet following the instructions in the root method you choose
2. Go to Google Market/Play and search for NT Hidden Settings
3. Open NT Hidden settings. Tap on "Hacks". When the prompt comes up "Allow" root access. You now get to a new menu where you can chhos Block OTA, Done!
Basic rooting instructions:
1. Download image file
2. Download imaging software if you don't already have it. (I like WinImage. I keep it in a folder and put my various image files in the same folder to make them easy to find)
3. Use your imaging software to burn a sd card. Albert's image will fit on a small card. I use a 1 GB, but I think smaller ones will do as well. Brian's image needs a larger card. I'm not sure how large, but the instructions probably tells you!
4. Boot to your sd card and follow the instructions for the method you have choosen. There are step by step instructions in both of the methods I have linked to, and probably others as well!
5. Done!
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thank you so much for this help, figured it would be a slam dunk from here but when i try and unzip brians ntsdcard image file it says its corrupted and when i try and run alberts 32 diskimager it says it cant computer it. ive reinstalled and rebooted 3 times. can someone else try and open these file to se if its just my computer? dont know why it would be. or is there another work around? i heard he just sells the bootdisks. maybe thats the way to go. thanks again for all your help
I downloaded Albert's package. My virus protection alerter me, but that's probably because of the scripts that do need to be in that package, so I ignored that (I trust Albert!).
I then unzipped that into anew folder.
Inside that folder I find Wini32DiskImager, and I just open it from within that folder. (I realize I was mistaken in my previous post, This is the disk imager I prefer to use even though I've used others as well)
The program just opens in a small window. In the "choose file box" you automatically get directed to the folder you opened up from. That's why I keep my images there. Pick the one you want (you'll jut have one unless you've added)
Click "Write" when you've made sure the sd-cards drive letter is the one in the top right box.
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thank you so much for this help, figured it would be a slam dunk from here but when i try and unzip brians ntsdcard image file it says its corrupted and when i try and run alberts 32 diskimager it says it cant computer it. ive reinstalled and rebooted 3 times. can someone else try and open these file to se if its just my computer? dont know why it would be. or is there another work around? i heard he just sells the bootdisks. maybe thats the way to go. thanks again for all your help
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this is the error i get the program cant start because libgcc_s dw2_dll is missing from your computer
I have now downbloaded and unszipped Brians file as well. Totally problem free!
What are you using to unzip? I use 7-zip.
By the way, I can now see that it looks like Brian's image needs a 2 GB card.
And for clairfication, you don't actually have to install Win32DiskImager. Just open it from within the folder!
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gorelow said:
this is the error i get the program cant start because libgcc_s dw2_dll is missing from your computer
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Check the folder. That dll should be in the folder. It is in mine (the one I created just now). Are you really opening the program from within the folder?
The simplest and best rooting instruction I've found is one provided by liquidzoo's here.
I'd also suggest that before rooting the NT, you make a backup of your NT current software using the backup option of the same Recovery program that you will use to install the rooting mods.
If you have problem writing disk image with Win32DiskImager, you can use DiskImage_1_6_WinAll.exe instead.
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asawi said:
I think the rooted stock NT is loads better than than the true stock. LOADS!
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We'll learn soon enough the moment the kids want some recently released game apps and find out they can't have them because they are not compatible with 2+ year-old Android Gingerbread which is what the stock ROM is based on.
gorelow said:
thanks i dread having to do the whole sd card ota block thing again and havent done it in about a year. is there a good video out there to walk me through step by step again for the ota block? and can someone recommend the best barest bones rom to root afterwards to make it as easy for a child to use as possible?
and i think i had trouble the last time because only a certain size sd card could be used. wasn't it just the 2 or 4 gb that worked? thanks and sorry for all the questions. just have to get this done tonight so i can fedex it to texas to get there in time for xmas.
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You are getting your terminology confused as well. Asking what is the best barest bones ROM to root is incorrect.
To root means you give the nook superuser access which in turn allows you to load play store, apps, new launcher, and any SU related functions.
A ROM is a fully functioning version of android. IE: CM 7(GB), CM 9(ICS), CM 10(JB). It automatically has root access built in.
As for loading a ROM due to worrying about the kids and the interface, stock nook sucks...period. My 8 y/o has had zero issues with either cm 7 or cm10. Do yourself and them a favor and put at least CM 7 but preferably CM 10 on it.
Image files for dummies can be found at iamafanof.wordpress.com
Sent from my CM 10 SD nook tablet. Thanks devs.
gorelow said:
i purchased 2 nook tablets for an 8 and 11 year old. im debating whether to not root it because i think it wil be easier for them to follow interface and the only downside i see is having to pay for apps that may be free on amazon or play store. can i have some input here? is there a super easy rooted rom that a child can follow? or are there many free aps if i just keep it as an out of box nook. thanks so much guys, these are the 1st gen nook tablets not the hd
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My sons are 8 and 12. Trust me, your kids won't have a bit of trouble with the CM10 interface. One of the nice extras in CM10 is that you can configure profiles to block them from getting into apps you don't want them to -- like settings, email, etc... Also, you can PIN-protect the Play Store so that they don't accidentally purchase anything.
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Since the OP will be using two NTs I'd suggest building the CM10 SD card from scratch (using the info and tools posted at http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/how-to-guide-bootable-cm7cm9cm10-sdcard-for-nook-tablet/ and which I have provided a summary digest here), since there have been reports of NTs running the precooked CM10 SD image having identical MAC addresses and hence not able to concurrently access a same WiFi network (in this case the OP's household WiFi network).
I'm not saying rooted stock is as good as for example CM10. Not at all! CM 10 is awsome, and user interface is really nice!
But for a user that is intimidated by even the simple rooting process putting CM10 internally should not be even considered at this point. Thankfully the sd version of CM runs just as smooth as the internal install (at least it does from my 8GB Sandisk class 4) so that could certainly be an option as soon as the OP has figured out how to use the disk image writer! Yesterday even that was troublesome.
What I'm saying (if not straight out in my previous posts) is that rooted stock certainly is not bad! It depends on the kids and what they are used to if it will be "enough". For the kids near me (ages 4, 8,5 and 14) it certainly would! The bigger ones are girls that read a lot and apart from reading, watching Youtube videos and surfing (reading fashion blogs...) they are happy with a few cute games. Maybe if they had been boys and/or had tech savvy parents they would have asked for more, but they don't.
Either way, let's try to help the OP as well as we can!
asawi said:
I have now downbloaded and unszipped Brians file as well. Totally problem free!
What are you using to unzip? I use 7-zip.
By the way, I can now see that it looks like Brian's image needs a 2 GB card.
And for clairfication, you don't actually have to install Win32DiskImager. Just open it from within the folder!
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Check the folder. That dll should be in the folder. It is in mine (the one I created just now). Are you really opening the program from within the folder?
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i think it was the winzip that was screwing me up. i used 7zip and it opened right up and i burned it onto the sd card. then after i powered off i held the n button and the N button and i was only brought to a screen that said so you want to factory reset. isnt that the way to boot up? it didnt seem to recognize the unziped ntboot file. thanks
Try to just boot up (from completely turned off) without holding any buttons. If you do need to keep the "n" pressed down at first, that's just for a few seconds and then let go. Some people need to keep the Tablet turned off and insert apowered USB cable (menaing it's coneected to the charger, not computer) to get it to boot from sd-card. No buttons pressed! I have never needed that myself, but I hear many others do.