Hi,
A friend of mine gave is Archos 101 to update the software.
By mistake and after some reading I tought it was a Gen9 product so I followed the instructions on "how to Root your G9, Enable SDE, and Optimize"
Tablet started to bootlop, so I did some digging and found out that I was unable to reinstall the FW for gen9 because my unit was... a gen8.
Actually I found in a ".daos" directory a file "firmware_archos_android_gen8.aos"...
So I downloaded the single fw available on Archos site and finally the update went ok, but now the unit is bootlooping.
Before doing anything help I need an advice on how to proceed...
Thanks!
Hey SergioBigred,
i don't know what exactly causes your device to boot loop...
Anyway, did you ever hear of entering recovery mode.
Try to follow this path and reformat your device.
Then do a fresh install of the firmware.
Good luck,
scholbert
scholbert said:
Hey SergioBigred,
i don't know what exactly causes your device to boot loop...
Anyway, did you ever hear of entering recovery mode.
Try to follow this path and reformat your device.
Then do a fresh install of the firmware.
Good luck,
scholbert
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Did that and it worked, just wanted to be sure before doing anything stupid (as I did applying g9 rooting steps to a g8...)
Related
Since, for whatever reason, Archos seems to refuse to provide anyway to ever go back to older firmware versions...
I followed surdu_petru's instructions on how to install an UN-official SDE after the mess Archos made with their 4.0.25.
That all went well, and I could install his "stock" Archos 3.2.80, his "stock" Archos 4.0.7, and even tried several of his other custom ROMs.
Found I had to do a total re-format to get rid of the Apple screen crash animation of one of them though to get back to normal, but now here's my REAL question:
Just what do I have to do after all of that to actually revert back to a totally clean stock system with no traces of any of that stuff left behind?
In other words, how do I totally clean things up in case I need to send it back to Archos or if I want to sell it to someone else?
I know I can go into Recovery and re-format it, and also remove SDE, but does that really remove ALL TRACES of having been rooted and the other ROMs I've installed? Or, do I need to use ADB to clean things up, and if so, just what ADB commands should I use?
55mls said:
Since, for whatever reason, Archos seems to refuse to provide anyway to ever go back to older firmware versions...
I followed surdu_petru's instructions on how to install an UN-official SDE after the mess Archos made with their 4.0.25.
That all went well, and I could install his "stock" Archos 3.2.80, his "stock" Archos 4.0.7, and even tried several of his other custom ROMs.
Found I had to do a total re-format to get rid of the Apple screen crash animation of one of them though to get back to normal, but now here's my REAL question:
Just what do I have to do after all of that to actually revert back to a totally clean stock system with no traces of any of that stuff left behind?
In other words, how do I totally clean things up in case I need to send it back to Archos or if I want to sell it to someone else?
I know I can go into Recovery and re-format it, and also remove SDE, but does that really remove ALL TRACES of having been rooted and the other ROMs I've installed? Or, do I need to use ADB to clean things up, and if so, just what ADB commands should I use?
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Hi!
You can clean your device 100% if you have not installed officialy SDE.
SO, go back to un-officialy sde, remove sde, format system- reformat device and copy official Archos firmware 4.0.26 .aos and flesh it!
Good luck! :good:
surdu_petru said:
Hi!
You can clean your device 100% if you have not installed officialy SDE.
SO, go back to un-officialy sde, remove sde, format system- reformat device and copy official Archos firmware 4.0.26 .aos and flesh it!
Good luck! :good:
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So, I should first boot into SDE and select remove sde and then come back into recovery to reformat, and then install the official Archos .aos. That will remove ALL traces of all of the other rooting and custom ROM stuff I have tried out correct?
After the mess with the Archos 4.0.24 and 4.0.25 firmwares, my only hope to ever get back to 4.0.7 was by following your instructions to use ADB to install the un-official SDE. A REALLY HUGE THAN YOU for those instructions and especially for posting the Enable_SDE.zip file. That made things real easy!
And, i did not even need to install the Google SDK at all (that is mentioned in many places otherwise).
I just put the tablet into developer mode, installed the ADB USB Windows driver (from the Archos website), downloaded and extracted your Enable_SDE.zip file, and then followed the rest of your instructions to then install your stock 4.0.7 rooted. I only had 2 minor problems...
I had to work around some odd stuff with the way the ADB USB Windows driver installs. Was just another of Window's odd quirks with that.
The other problem was the reboot after adb pushing the rooted firmware. My G9 tablets do not seem to catch the volume button being held in with a reboot. Works better to do a shut down at that point instead. Then it does catch the volume button being held in on a fresh start up to get into SDE to copy the 2 kernel files onto the device.
Again, many, many thanks for all of your help and hard work!
I don't mean to post this question twice. I was wondering if anybody knows of a root method for the Coby Kyros MID7065-8 GB tablet? I have searched the web for a method and have found nothing. This is one of their newer tablet with ICS 4.0.4. If anybody can tell me where I need to start and what I need to look for I thought about trying to develop a root method for this tablet
Count me in too....
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I don't mean to post this question twice. I was wondering if anybody knows of a root method for the Coby Kyros MID7065-8 GB tablet? I have searched the web for a method and have found nothing. This is one of their newer tablet with ICS 4.0.4. If anybody can tell me where I need to start and what I need to look for I thought about trying to develop a root method for this tablet
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As the new and mostly happy owner of an MID7065-8, I too would appreciate information on rooting and modding this device. I bought it online, so was unaware it was not rooted (and Coby's website was no help). Because it's so new, it may take awhile for mods to appear, but as the tablet is a great deal, and even has Bluetooth, I suspect Coby will sell a ton of them.
I am interested in this tablet and would like to see if it's possible to root it as well!
How to change 7065 Build Properties?
Also need root method for MID7065, apparenty in order to be able to change a Build Property (GPS.enable).
I tried the Bin4ry method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 - and could not get it to work.
I thought I got the adb W64 driver part working OK - Device Manager shows ANDROID with the Google driver installed OK. Used this guide for that: http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/ However, CMD adb devices does not list the device.
Anyone alternately have a suggestion for changing the Build Property on this thing w/o needing Root?
Thanks for your help!
Chris
I also spoke with Coby tech support a few weeks ago and was informed that adb will not work with this particular model. Just an fyi for all those looking for rooting info for this tablet, a friend and I are starting to work on this issue and have no idea when we will get to the issue at hand. When we do, I will let you all know what the outcome is and will pass along this info when it comes available.
ADB Works
pokey68 said:
I also spoke with Coby tech support a few weeks ago and was informed that adb will not work with this particular model. Just an fyi for all those looking for rooting info for this tablet, a friend and I are starting to work on this issue and have no idea when we will get to the issue at hand. When we do, I will let you all know what the outcome is and will pass along this info when it comes available.
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I was able to get ADB working on the MID7065.
First, I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983470
That got the ADB driver installed in Windows, but the device still wasn't being seen. Then, I followed these instructions starting with the 5th paragraph: http://blog.fh-kaernten.at/wehr/?p=1182
That did the trick.
I'm very much looking forward to anyone reporting a successful root of this device.
Success!
gerimethsus said:
I was able to get ADB working on the MID7065.
First, I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983470
That got the ADB driver installed in Windows, but the device still wasn't being seen. Then, I followed these instructions starting with the 5th paragraph: http://blog.fh-kaernten.at/wehr/?p=1182
That did the trick.
I'm very much looking forward to anyone reporting a successful root of this device.
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Yes, I can see my device now. Thanks!
After this I successfully rooted my Coby MID7065 with UnlockRoot Pro v3.41 (free download) at this site http://www.unlockroot.com/download.html. Installed the program, run it and in about one minute it was done.
Thanks everybody and I hope it will help.
Alternate Root Method
If anyone figures out a root method for the Coby 7065 or 8065 other than by using UnlockRoot or UnlockRootPro, then please post it here.
I started installing UnlockRoot but the installer bombarded me with junkware. I quit the install and went back to the previous restore point in Windows to get rid of whatever it managed to dump on my PC. I also read the posting at "https://github.com/CunningLogic/BurritoRoot#readme" by the author of BurritoRoot, and it further made me wary of UnlockRoot.
gerimethsus said:
If anyone figures out a root method for the Coby 7065 or 8065 other than by using UnlockRoot or UnlockRootPro, then please post it here.
I started installing UnlockRoot but the installer bombarded me with junkware. I quit the install and went back to the previous restore point in Windows to get rid of whatever it managed to dump on my PC. I also read the posting at "https://github.com/CunningLogic/BurritoRoot#readme" by the author of BurritoRoot, and it further made me wary of UnlockRoot.
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You mean like this?
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...ot-coby-7065-via-adb-recovery.html#post285182
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You mean like this?
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Exactly. Thanks!
Hey XDA,
I'm having trouble rooting my Archos 70b IT. The exact model is A70S2, it's the Honeycomb version.
I keep getting Update failed (1).
I've tried reformatting and reinstalling the stock Archos firmware.
What's wrong with it? I'm following exact instructions found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653566 (Thanks Shano56).
Thanks.
anyone?
droiduzr2 said:
Hey XDA,
I'm having trouble rooting my Archos 70b IT. The exact model is A70S2, it's the Honeycomb version.
I keep getting Update failed (1).
I've tried reformatting and reinstalling the stock Archos firmware.
What's wrong with it? I'm following exact instructions found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653566 (Thanks Shano56).
Thanks.
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Even though Archos may list the 70b with Honyecomb as a G9 device it really is neither a G9 or a G8. As such, you can NOT use any of the methods to install SDE or rooted firmware listed for those devices.
There is (as far as I have been able to find) only one way that only installs a 'rooted' version of the stock Archos firmware... and both the instructions and files to do so are messed up. Although I've figured it out and have 'rooted' 3.2.81 running on one of my Archos 70b tablets...
I would have to say it's really simply NOT worth it in the long run. Not very many apps that require 'root' are going to ever work on it to start with (other than Adaway, which Google removed from their Play Store because it blocks their ads which is their whole profit making concept).
I have not found any other work on any firmware for the 70b Honeycomb devices. So, not much point in you looking for anything either.
However, you can take a look at where I got my start of things (just remember it's pretty messed up) from this forum post.
Greetings, I have a Archos 101b platinum tablet running kitkat and I have been searching around the internet but I just can't seem to find anything about rooting for my tablet.
I would really love to root it and make it possible for apps/games being installed on the SDcard and if possible get an adblock on it. but to do such things I seem to need root access but the amount of information on how to do it for this tablet is so minimal(None) it's driving me crazy.
If anybody is able to help me with this I would really appreciate it.
Extra info:
Android version: 4.2.2
Firmware version: 4.6
Kernel version: 3.3.0
Need Root
Really need helpon this topic guys!
I'm also trying to gain root (even if just temporary) on a 101b platinum, just to remove the google system/app guff.
I assume this is a Generation 10 tablet since it follows "GEN10 TABLETS" in the drop down list for documentation on archos's website.
What I found so far is;
To get to USB debugging you have to press Settings > About > Build, several times to get Developer options, which seems paranoid since ADB alone is nightmare to install and use.
adb root, throws an error about not allowed in production builds.
tried installing the SDE, but it seems the recovery firmware update only accepts ZIP files, so I tried zipping up the AOS file, but the update just errors with "wrong footer".
Tried the Paul/Modoco Gen9 root, but the /data/local folder is locked from user access afaics.
I'm thinking either forcing the SDE on somehow or a firmware mod is the direct solution to root, but I'd ideally like a less destructive version of modding.
Update:
Tried iRoot (formerly vRoot) and Kingo ROOT without any success.
Seems Kingo ROOT goes through known exploits to, I'm suspecting it's been locked down in newer Kitkat.
I doubt a patched firmware will be around until Archos issue a stock one (it's currently missing from the list)
Quick post;
I've noticed a few other people have had the Kingo ROOT crash the boot process on the Archos, and think it's bricked. It's not, if your tablet (or nearly any new consumer electronics) refuses to shutdown for any reason, press and hold the power button until the device powers off. I thought it was common knowledge, but it seems not.
qUE
I have the issue from KingoRoot that everytime I boot up the tablet starts from initial setup so I have to set it up every single time it is switched off.
Rom Archos 101b platinum
Hi guys,
I used king root on this tablet and it completely ruined it, everytime it boots it goes through the initial setup.
Basically i have the file here on my computer that will fix it but i cant find a site to upload it to. If someone can help me out with this i can provide the rom to fix what king root broke .
Regards
Rom Archos 101b platinum
I have the issue from KingoRoot that everytime I boot up the tablet starts from initial setup.
Could you help me?
Thanks.
Stock firmware restored
I restored original firmware of tablet and now it WORKS!
I can provide link to forum solution.
If there is solution to root this tablet, I appreciate it.
Thanks.
Bye,
Gianluca.
hi mate. How did you restore stock firmware? I am desperate to find the rom but there is nowere i can find it on the web. can you please help me??
smasher220 said:
hi mate. How did you restore stock firmware? I am desperate to find the rom but there is nowere i can find it on the web. can you please help me??
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I send link to forum in PM.
Bye.
unfortunately when i try it it says "footer is wrong" and then "signature verification failed, installation aborted". Any suggestion??
noneid said:
I send link to forum in PM.
Bye.
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Can you possible send the link to the stock rom to myself please as I just wish to get an ex display model back to factory default
Thanks
Recovery
xanadude said:
Can you possible send the link to the stock rom to myself please as I just wish to get an ex display model back to factory default
Thanks
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Hi,
I am also trying to reset an ex display model, unable to get any settings options. Have followed instruction on Archos site to flash with stock rom but unable to get to work.
Could u send me link you have and any instructions to assist.
Archos 101b Recovery
Hi,
this is (french language).
archoslounge.net/forum/showthread.php?33555-ARCHOS-101b-PLATINIUM-Pb-au-démarrage[/url].
Bye.
noneid said:
I restored original firmware of tablet and now it WORKS!
I can provide link to forum solution.
If there is solution to root this tablet, I appreciate it.
Thanks.
Bye,
Gianluca.
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Do you still have link to original load thanks
Link
xanadude said:
Do you still have link to original load thanks
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This in the link to sw download:
update.archos.com/AFMv1/storage//files/full/ac101bpl/20140812.191729/update-allwinner.zip
Bye.
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noneid said:
This in the link to sw download:
update.archos.com/AFMv1/storage//files/full/ac101bpl/20140812.191729/update-allwinner.zip
Bye.
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Hi,
I try to install via internal or external storage and get an error
"failed to verify, installation failed"
Can anyone help
update-allwinner
karl_1976 said:
Hi,
I try to install via internal or external storage and get an error
"failed to verify, installation failed"
Can anyone help
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Same result for me too.. Any idea? Thanks
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rikk80 said:
Same result for me too.. Any idea? Thanks
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Went and got a refund. Couldn't be bothered.
Hi all, I am new to this forum. Please don't mind if this was not the right place/section to start a thread. I was trying to gain more knowledge and trying to fix my tablet. I was looking to install TWRP (as I remember, or it was some bootloader I guess), but unfurtunately my device was not listed. So by looking up at the motherboard sticker and doing some research about the similar tablets on google. I felt that installing a specific version was a good idea. I followed steps listed on a site to flash it into tablet using adb, and by booting it in recovery mode.
It turned out to be a disaster for my tablet, which is now stuck at black screen and won't show anything. If anyone can please help me out to fix it, It would be highly appreciated.
My tablet's name is Waywalkers M9, 10.1 inch. Bought from aliexpress.
dapu92 said:
Hi all, I am new to this forum. Please don't mind if this was not the right place/section to start a thread. I was trying to gain more knowledge and trying to fix my tablet. I was looking to install TWRP (as I remember, or it was some bootloader I guess), but unfurtunately my device was not listed. So by looking up at the motherboard sticker and doing some research about the similar tablets on google. I felt that installing a specific version was a good idea. I followed steps listed on a site to flash it into tablet using adb, and by booting it in recovery mode.
It turned out to be a disaster for my tablet, which is now stuck at black screen and won't show anything. If anyone can please help me out to fix it, It would be highly appreciated.
My tablet's name is Waywalkers M9, 10.1 inch. Bought from aliexpress.
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Hey,
Do not panic, all you need to do is install the stock firmware for that tablet, then flash it using odin app, and it should work again. You should find the stock firmware on google.
cyber_02 said:
Hey,
Do not panic, all you need to do is install the stock firmware for that tablet, then flash it using odin app, and it should work again. You should find the stock firmware on google.
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hello, really thanks for reply and the help
as I read the ODIN software is for samsung tablets. Mine is some Chinese one called Waywalkers M9 and I also not have its stock firmware. I tried very hard to find one, but unfortunately neither I found it on internet, and even seller is not responding to it.