So, I finally received my Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 in the mail. I live in Canada so I had it shipped.
DEVICE DETAILS:
MODEL: YP-GI1
ANDROID: 2.3.6
KERNEL: 2.35.7-CL1076053 [email protected] #1
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.XXXX3
Now, it was only after I did some googling that I figured out that it's very hard to root 2.3.6, which is what is running on my device, the GINGERBREAD release.
I have already tried the DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su release to try to ZergRush the device, but with no luck, following results:
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
608 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.037s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[+] Found a Samsung, running Samsung mode
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sleeping a bit (~40s)...
[*] Waking !
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
2173 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.483s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
214 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.002s)
df: /mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
--- Free space on /system : 20844 bytes
--- no cleanup required
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
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Of course, I did read a thread somewhere that it is hard to root 2.3.6.
Now a few questions,
1. Is it safe/Possible to downgrade to 2.3.5 or something lower that I could use to then root the device?
1a. If this is possible, then can I upgrade to a new ICS rom or 2.3.6 ROM, like a custom ROM; if so which would be the best for customizing, compatibility and overall goodness?
1b. If above is possible, which program should I use and where to get 2.3.5 or whichever?
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I also found a thread with a prerooted 2.3.6 ROM, and I read that I need to use Odin to patch it, so if I used that then rooted it again
Generally I'm asking if it's possible to downgrade, how, with what program, where to get ROM, and if not able to downgrade, then are there currently any known ways to ROOT 2.3.6/4.0 (ICS)?
Thanks so sosososososo so much!
ph0t0r said:
So, I finally received my Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 in the mail. I live in Canada so I had it shipped.
DEVICE DETAILS:
MODEL: YP-GI1
ANDROID: 2.3.6
KERNEL: 2.35.7-CL1076053 [email protected] #1
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.XXXX3
Now, it was only after I did some googling that I figured out that it's very hard to root 2.3.6, which is what is running on my device, the GINGERBREAD release.
I have already tried the DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su release to try to ZergRush the device, but with no luck, following results:
Of course, I did read a thread somewhere that it is hard to root 2.3.6.
Now a few questions,
[/b]
I also found a thread with a prerooted 2.3.6 ROM, and I read that I need to use Odin to patch it, so if I used that then rooted it again
Generally I'm asking if it's possible to downgrade, how, with what program, where to get ROM, and if not able to downgrade, then are there currently any known ways to ROOT 2.3.6/4.0 (ICS)?
Thanks so sosososososo so much!
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Could you share the link of the pre rooted rom?
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ph0t0r said:
So, I finally received my Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 in the mail. I live in Canada so I had it shipped.
DEVICE DETAILS:
MODEL: YP-GI1
ANDROID: 2.3.6
KERNEL: 2.35.7-CL1076053 [email protected] #1
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.XXXX3
Now, it was only after I did some googling that I figured out that it's very hard to root 2.3.6, which is what is running on my device, the GINGERBREAD release.
I have already tried the DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su release to try to ZergRush the device, but with no luck, following results:
Of course, I did read a thread somewhere that it is hard to root 2.3.6.
Now a few questions,
[/b]
I also found a thread with a prerooted 2.3.6 ROM, and I read that I need to use Odin to patch it, so if I used that then rooted it again
Generally I'm asking if it's possible to downgrade, how, with what program, where to get ROM, and if not able to downgrade, then are there currently any known ways to ROOT 2.3.6/4.0 (ICS)?
Thanks so sosososososo so much!
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This may be out of subject but where did you buy it?
@zaclimon: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&AID=10603278&PID=1796839&is=REG&A=details&Q=
Choose to pay the duties and stuff with the final purchase, not on delivery, makes things very easy. Ordered it Thursday, came Tuesday, came a day late because some sort of company mixup, so very fast.
@klin1344: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517194
PS. Sorry, but I had to make a new account, I accidentally put in the wrong email and I forgot my password for the account ph0t0r, so if an admin would like to delete the account or something that would be fine, just not this thread thanks, please don't ban me for this, I am not trying to spam accounts, just a goof. Very very Sorry.
xninja23 said:
@zaclimon: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&AID=10603278&PID=1796839&is=REG&A=details&Q=
Choose to pay the duties and stuff with the final purchase, not on delivery, makes things very easy. Ordered it Thursday, came Tuesday, came a day late because some sort of company mixup, so very fast.
@klin1344: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517194
PS. Sorry, but I had to make a new account, I accidentally put in the wrong email and I forgot my password for the account ph0t0r, so if an admin would like to delete the account or something that would be fine, just not this thread thanks, please don't ban me for this, I am not trying to spam accounts, just a goof. Very very Sorry.
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LOL that's my own rom.
It's only compatible with the 4.0, not the 4.2. Please don't flash it as it will brick your player.
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xninja23 said:
@zaclimon: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...&AID=10603278&PID=1796839&is=REG&A=details&Q=
Choose to pay the duties and stuff with the final purchase, not on delivery, makes things very easy. Ordered it Thursday, came Tuesday, came a day late because some sort of company mixup, so very fast.
@klin1344: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517194
PS. Sorry, but I had to make a new account, I accidentally put in the wrong email and I forgot my password for the account ph0t0r, so if an admin would like to delete the account or something that would be fine, just not this thread thanks, please don't ban me for this, I am not trying to spam accounts, just a goof. Very very Sorry.
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Yes I alreafy bought the asus keyboard from them as they were not in any store. It is better with this option. I hope other US stores will do so.
klin1344 said:
LOL that's my own rom.
It's only compatible with the 4.0, not the 4.2. Please don't flash it as it will brick your player.
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Shouldn't it be compatible across 4.0 to 4.2?
This is seriously legit bummer...
Again, back on topic, any known methods/safe to downgrade using Odin, if yes how?
xninja23 said:
Shouldn't it be compatible across 4.0 to 4.2?
This is seriously legit bummer...
Again, back on topic, any known methods/safe to downgrade using Odin, if yes how?
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You CANNOT EVER use a ROM for one device on another device EVER EVER, you will BRICK your player every Galaxy player (3.6, 4.0, 4.0 and 5.0) all have there own specific ROMs and Kernels they are NOT cross compatible. the only cross compatibility is between the International and US versions of the same model as the only thing needed to get the home button working is the proper kernel.
the 4.2 has virtually ZERO development for it at the moment, it will probably take some time as none of the devs own one, and they need one to use to work from.
daniel644 said:
You CANNOT EVER use a ROM for one device on another device EVER EVER, you will BRICK your player every Galaxy player (3.6, 4.0, 4.0 and 5.0) all have there own specific ROMs and Kernels they are NOT cross compatible. the only cross compatibility is between the International and US versions of the same model as the only thing needed to get the home button working is the proper kernel.
the 4.2 has virtually ZERO development for it at the moment, it will probably take some time as none of the devs own one, and they need one to use to work from.
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I would love to start developement though, seeing as I have one, and I'm interested in coding and stuff. Is there any fast way for me to start screwing around with the 2.3.6 code/whatever code to SOMEHOW get my device rooted, or exploitable?
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Hello I am new to the u8650. Some information on how to put in root mode u8650? is the same way in other models Huawei?
thanks
Same question here.
Tried all the inger tools (Gingerbreak, Superoneclick etc...) but nothing happened :-(
Hey! I want to know it too! listening to the Masters...
Z4root should work. It used to be on the market but it's not there any more. It's just an app that you click one button and it roots your phone.
You can download from another site
EDIT: you might be able to download from these forums
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the z4root not work for the android version 2.3.3 GINGERBREAD
I am trying even with GingerBreak... and it is not working... (
same here, zRoot doen't works
Let me say the the stockromitself is GREAT, but I need root for Titanium -backupnadmaybe a bootroom for a nandroid backup
isn't there any news? ı have to root it.
It is my first Android Terminal... and everything it is so hard dificult! jajaja I am jsut want isntall App2sd+... please!!!
Becasue I am reading... and still dont understand if i can put any new room or not...
best regards!
sylord said:
Hello I am new to the u8650. Some information on how to put in root mode u8650? is the same way in other models Huawei?
thanks
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Yes my dude, I have same problem. Is anybody help us?
naghtan said:
I am jsut want isntall App2sd+...
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Actually you don't need to, since 2.3.3 let you move almost all NON-SERVICE apps to SD.Just be sure to choose "SD card" as primary instalation storage in menu and application settings.If you already installed some apps just go to the app manager and move them to SD.Remember that Apps on SD won't show their widget (as Facebook and so...)
Anyhow: U8650 is sold in Spain from Yoigo ONLY, and I heard it's sold in Tuskey maybe, that means no root or custom rom until someone from spain or turkey will work on it.
As far as I know nobody from turkey or spain use to works on android reverse-engeneering :-(((
Diomorgan said:
Actually you don't need to, since 2.3.3 let you move almost all NON-SERVICE apps to SD.Just be sure to choose "SD card" as primary instalation storage in menu and application settings.If you already installed some apps just go to the app manager and move them to SD.Remember that Apps on SD won't show their widget (as Facebook and so...)
Anyhow: U8650 is sold in Spain from Yoigo ONLY, and I heard it's sold in Tuskey maybe, that means no root or custom rom until someone from spain or turkey will work on it.
As far as I know nobody from turkey or spain use to works on android reverse-engeneering :-(((
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Yes I know it... but I want to move the cache there... and extend the nand memory to i can use wigdet too... I am waiting a memory card class 10 of 16 gb... jejeje...
We will wait a new version of Gingerbreak could make open these pandora box...
thanks so much...
Hi.
I have a u8650 too. I hope someone get root this phone.
Thanks.
Bye.
naghtan said:
I am waiting a memory card class 10 of 16 gb... jejeje...
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Wow, how much is it?
I'm looking for them, but it looks like they doesn't exist or have crazy prices!
Diomorgan said:
Wow, how much is it?
I'm looking for them, but it looks like they doesn't exist or have crazy prices!
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It just arrive these morning... In a very famouse "Componentes" shop from Spain... Transcend MicroSDHC 16GB Class 10 Ultimate Tarjeta MicroSD for 32.95 €...
And the phone recognize it without any problem...
naghtan can you PM with the link to the shop?
I tried using GingerBreak by adb, but ends up giving me error.
Any ideas?
Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi
[**] donate to [email protected] if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!
[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!
[+] Found system: 0xafd17ffd strcmp: 0xafd37455
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x00016360
[+] Using device /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0
[*] vold: 0084 GOT start: 0x00016360 GOT end: 0x000163a0
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
I try Gingerbreak 1.2 and Superoneclick 2.0beta and same...
The problem it is he not let me mount the folder. I supposed, perhaps, you need root power? If My phone it is not yet rooted!!! jajaja I dont know...
I am even try to make it under recovery mode... but it is the same...
" Remounting /system with read-write access…
mount: Operation not permitted
FAILED
"
How I get power to mount and unmount if my phone it is not yet rooted?
How I can make it under REcovery Mode? One time I am in recovery mode Superoneclick not detect the phone...
I try also Superoot... and nothing... I will try z4root but i think it is very old..
My log...
SuperOneClick v2.0.0.0
Checking drivers...
Killing ADB Server...
* server not running *
OK
Starting ADB Server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
OK
Waiting for device...
OK
2.3.3
Getting manufacturer...
HUAWEI
OK
Getting model...
U8650
OK
Getting version...
C86B823SP05
OK
Checking if rooted...
False
OK
Rooting device... - Step #1
OK
Rooting device... - Step #2
OK
Rooting device... - Step #3
1051 KB/s (16830 bytes in 0.015s)
OK
Rooting device... - Step #4
OK
Rooting device... - Step #5
$ cd /data/local/tmp/
$ ./gingerbreak
[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi
[**] donate to [email protected] if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!
[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x00016360
[+] Using device /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0
[*] vold: 0000 GOT start: 0x00016360 GOT end: 0x000163a0
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main': No such file or directory
OK
Rooting device... - Step #6
OK
Rooting device... - Step #7
OK
Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #1
1703 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.609s)
OK
Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #2
OK
Getting mount path...
/dev/block/mtdblock4
OK
Remounting /system with read-write access...
mount: Operation not permitted
FAILED
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maybe the stock rom (not the yoigo one) can be rooted?
I can find in the forum a stock rom, but I wouldnt like to try till I got the yoigo rom too to recover the phone if the other room is bad :-(
Diomorgan said:
maybe the stock rom (not the yoigo one) can be rooted?
I can find in the forum a stock rom, but I wouldnt like to try till I got the yoigo rom too to recover the phone if the other room is bad :-(
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here you can find another rom not belong to Yoigo... but it is fomr Australia Operator...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142381&highlight=Huawei
Casio Commando users just got the Gingerbread 2.3.3 update via Verizon.
With Froyo I had easily used SuperOneClick to root my Commando and assumed Gingerbread (with Gingerbreak) would be no more difficult...BUT I WAS WRONG.
Gingerbreak does not work.
I've tried v1.0-.1-.2 of Gingerbreak and numerous iterations of SOC to no avail. Even retried with a factory reset.
I've read that there is little support for this particular phone because of it's somewhat niche status, but felt it worthwhile to start this thread in the hopes of locating and consolidating any other users with the same problem/possible solutions, but let's consider it a question thread just the same.
Have I missed an obvious method to root my newly updated Gingerbread (2.3.3) Casio Commando?
since this has received a handful of views and there is still no information/confirmation from any other commando users or anyone with any more knowledge than me, i'm going to give this thread one bump and then call it quits.
again: if you are a commando user in the same boat as me or have any leads on how to re-root after the update to gingerbread 2.3.3, please post it.
thanks, everyone.
Same Problem Sir
Same Problem, I installed 2.3.3. as well and lost root. Have tried different tactics using superoneclick to include psuneuter and ginger. The computer I was using has the Casio drivers so it was not "Waiting on Device". If needed I can post the output from superoneclick to show why it failed. Currently at work and do not have the capability.
Any help is appreciated.
I've already compared my SOC errors against issues with the same brand and different brands, and regardless of variance in method the failure repeats (the majority agreeing that it is a failure in the exploit, specifically the inability of SOC to read/write/remount at the end of the root process).
Has anyone tried rooting the 2.3.3 Commando with something other than SOC or Gingerbreak?
I am in the same boot. On top of that my display got corrupted in the process. It displays only stripes in the lower two thirds of the screen.
Any hints on how to recover from that?
Cheers
I am working on the root problem as well, I'll let you know if I have any success today. Feel free to ask if someone to test or verify something.
I am new at this but I understand that the os for the androids are based on Linux, have you tried a program in Linux? Just a question seeing as so far I have not found any there but I may not be looking in the right area.
No luck so far. I'll still be looking at it this week. The garbled offer above still applies, I'm available if anyone needs any testing or verification.
Any luck on this yet?
root
.. okay so new to the forum and excited to learn. so, not sure what everyone means by root. do have casio commando, and received auto 2.3 update. things seem to be fine, however it made my music all unknown artists and unknown titles. when i do go into any unknown tho, the title (s) of songs do appear.
I sure hope somebody can come to our aide and root gb 2.3. I never should have allowed the OTA stupid stupid stupid
Root means you own your phone. You have accesse to all files and can do whatever you want, like remove all the preinstalled crapware. Improves phone functions and tyre battery lasts longer.
Go figure, I finally decide to root my phone a week after it's made (temporarily I hope) impossible. I'm not versed in the languages required to work around this, but would love to help find a solution in any way I can.
Have there been any discoveries or developments regarding rooting the Commando post GB update? Maybe solid theories at least?
Is there anything that an average user such as myself could do to at least provide data to anyone willing to work around the GB block?
interesting, kixxit. this may have something to do with whatever app you are using as a media handler not being updated for a 2.3.3 OS.
as to the topic of the thread, i've still heard nothing about successful exploit discoveries but i will continue to scan the net and relevant forums daily until something changes.
good luck everyone, phone just doesn't feel right unrooted with all that bloat.
Anyone having any luck? Is the update even needed? I mean if I just keep the froyo, will there come a time that I need gingerbread?
I hope we can root this bad boy again...
I have the same exact problem tried every version of gingerbreak with on success i hope that there is a solution to our phones soon so we can root
Root-possible!!
Ladies and gentlemen,
Thanks to the Revolutionary team, CrimsonSentinal18, over in the Xperia Play section, Cl8rs for bringing this to the attention of some of the Xperia Play members, the Casio Commando running 2.3.3 has root!!
Here are step by step instructions to getting root on your phone!!
(I did it on my wife's Casio Commando, it worked, but she didn't want root, so i unrooted it right after I got root checker to say "You have root!")
Update!!: Guide! With Pictures!
At dropbox.com: http://db.tt/RaAUnzjW
At Ubuntu one: http://ubuntuone.com/64OujxgkGMv1N2QSoPmXin
or at Filesonic: http://www.filesonic.com/file/2711952454
(or attached)
Note: Android SDK Download link: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
If you have any questions, i'll be lurking with answers!
Update: So far we have atleast 10 people who have confirmed rooting possible! (people who actually left me a message) ... no unfixable errors yet (i.e. no bricking)
Thanks for the post paxChristo!
I ran into trouble while installing the "superuser.apk"
when I re-ran the routine im an getting stuck with permissions trouble.
see below for a screen shot on how zergRush fails to run its thing even so it work the first time around and told me I am rooted.
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C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push "c:\droid\zergRush" /data/local/tmp
push: c:\droid\zergRush/zergRush -> /data/local/tmp/zergRush
push: c:\droid\zergRush/Superuser.apk -> /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
2 files pushed. 0 files skipped.
1690 KB/s (780946 bytes in 0.451s)
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
$ chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
$ /data/local/tmp/zergRush
/data/local/tmp/zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[-] Cannot copy boomsh.: Permission denied
$ adb remount
adb remount
adb: permission denied
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I restarted the phone but no Superuser app and when I try other apps like "SetCPU" I get the "no root access detected" errors.
Some help would be appriciated.
Thanks!
Any time you restart your phone (without making it all the way through, or even after unless you install insecure adb) you need to run zergRush to regain root priviledges,
BUT before running zergRush go into adb shell and type:
1) "rm /data/local/tmp/boomsh"
2) "rm /data/local/tmp/sh"
What problems do you have install Superuser.apk?
ive tried many app's to root my phone,with same results! None of them have worked,no matter how many times i tried.SuperOneClick v2.1.1.0
Checking drivers...
Killing ADB Server...
* server not running *
OK 0.09s
Starting ADB Server...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
OK 4.19s
Waiting for device...
OK 0.09s
2.3.4
Getting manufacturer...
zte
OK 0.02s
Getting model...
X500
OK 0.02s
Getting version...
eng.ztemt.20110910.015846
OK 0.02s
Checking if rooted...
False
OK 0.05s
Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #1
1107 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.937s)
OK 1.03s
Installing BusyBox (temporary)... - Step #2
OK 0.09s
Rooting device... - Step #1
OK 0.08s
Rooting device... - Step #2
OK 0.05s
Rooting device... - Step #3
116 KB/s (16830 bytes in 0.140s)
OK 0.25s
Rooting device... - Step #4
OK 0.05s
Rooting device... - Step #5
OK 0.03s
Rooting device... - Step #6
[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak
[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.
[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,
[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi
[**] donate to [email protected] if you like
[**] Exploit may take a while!
[+] Plain Gingerbread mode!
[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 232 (29 entries)
[+] Found GOT: 0x0001536c
[+] Using device /devices/platform/msm_sdcc.1/mmc_host
[*] vold: 0000 GOT start: 0x0001536c GOT end: 0x000153ac
OK 24.14s
Rooting device... - Step #7
OK 26.09s
Remounting /system with read-write access...
mount: Operation not permitted
FAILED
These are results from superoneclick 2.1.1
Model X500 Android 2.3.4
BASEBAND version ZTE-C X500_31_Z10_S_TS3BG312A_05
KERNAL [email protected]#1
BUILD#SAME AS BASEBAND
Can i get some imput or idea's,thanks!
Here is an article on how to do it - there is one on how to unroot too from the same site: score.rockthatmobile.com/how-to-root-the-cricket-zte-score-x500/
Thanks for the info. By the way does anyone know where I can find a custom rom for this phone. I know it is not a popular phone. But I would like to see a custom rom.
darnell3515 said:
Thanks for the info. By the way does anyone know where I can find a custom rom for this phone. I know it is not a popular phone. But I would like to see a custom rom.
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with how unpopular the phone is there won't be much selection but remember, google is your friend.
oh...2011 oops
unlock
Hi I purchased ZTE Score X500 it's CDMA2000 1X EVDO Digital Mobile Phone, Android 2.3.4 Kernel ver. 2.6.35.7-perf+ Software version ZTE-C X500_31_Z10_S_TS3BG312A_05
Since I am in Canada I can not use it.
I like the phone it has everything I need WIFI, GPS and all phone features plus pre-loaded with some applications. It doesn't have sim card and I wonder if it can be unlocked to be able to use it here in Canada. Appreciate any response.
Just want to ad that it is great as GPS, you can install any nav-software that is for android and you do not have to have data plan. So if you are looking to buy a GPS I higly recommend to buy this one. You get GPS with WIFI and BT for $70. Where can you get that??? Also is there an aplication that will allow me to erase some of the aplications that are custom installed and also is there an registry editor or desktop manager . Any help will be apreciated.
ztex500 said:
Hi I purchased ZTE Score X500 it's CDMA2000 1X EVDO Digital Mobile Phone, Android 2.3.4 Kernel ver. 2.6.35.7-perf+ Software version ZTE-C X500_31_Z10_S_TS3BG312A_05
Since I am in Canada I can not use it.
I like the phone it has everything I need WIFI, GPS and all phone features plus pre-loaded with some applications. It doesn't have sim card and I wonder if it can be unlocked to be able to use it here in Canada. Appreciate any response.
Just want to ad that it is great as GPS, you can install any nav-software that is for android and you do not have to have data plan. So if you are looking to buy a GPS I higly recommend to buy this one. You get GPS with WIFI and BT for $70. Where can you get that??? Also is there an aplication that will allow me to erase some of the aplications that are custom installed and also is there an registry editor or desktop manager . Any help will be apreciated.
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I believe you need to Root your phone. I did and after I used Terminal Manager to erase some of the programs you are talking about, until I found Titanium Backup which lets you uninstall those programs ALOT easier.
rooted w/ the above method, worked like a charm, only took about 15 mins, no hiccups (compared to my epic 4g touch, first foray into rooting... took like 3 nights of trial and error...).
anyway for those wondering, this $50 prepaid phone from cricket is dope. with root i can tether off this thing, unlimited. used titanium backup to get rid of bull**** muve bloatware... this thing does not have carrieriq on it... only thing i would love is some custom roms!!
i'm real new to the root scene, only had an android since e4gtouch came out and i'm happy as hell.
i needed a second line, picked up this cheapo phone, and i'm really quite satisfied.
anyway i registered just to thank furiousnn for the sharing. peace out!
AmokGolgrath said:
I believe you need to Root your phone. I did and after I used Terminal Manager to erase some of the programs you are talking about, until I found Titanium Backup which lets you uninstall those programs ALOT easier.
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Thanks
I rooted with no problem. Was hesitant to uninstall cricket applications.
Anyway I gave a shoot and uninstalled all except my account and reboted and so far everything works good. Now I have to optimize and install replacement software for video music picture documents and so on.
Instruction: for root I used program "Zerg rush root" for removing applications used "Rom Toolbox"
Question. Does root mean that phone is unlocked if not what need to be done to unlock so I can use here in Canada.
Thanks any help appreciated.
Root mean.....
Root does not mean the phone is unlocked- root just give you full use of the Android OS- complete customization. You can use superuser and enable tethering without the tethering plan.
Almost like a pure Google phone is the best way to describe a root in simple terms.
phone on sale
This little one is on sale as described in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538047
there is some nice discussion going on there about the use of it without activation
Rooted x501
Thanks for your advice. I successfully rooted ZTE x501 cricket using superoneclick.
how do i unroot my zte score.. it only boots to zte logo
I rooted my zte score and i softbricked it it only boots to logo is there any way i can unroot or fix it
..when i connect it to the pc zerg superuser busy box and su pop up what do i do
Hello all,
I've been looking around the forum (and elsewhere online) for anyone who was able somehow to root the
Prestigio PMP5770D Duo tablet. It has stock ICS 4.0.4.
I'm a complete newbie in regards to tablets but I've been playing around with the X10 for a long time.
I'm thinking of using Flashtool to try and root it somehow, instead of the ADB shell which zimmbadroid tried already.
The only issue i am facing now is:
Since it is not rooted, i cannot use Titanium backup (or any other tool) to fully backup it, in case anything will go wrong
while trying to root it.
Does anyone else here (which is much experienced with rooting tablets) have any other ideas?
I'm always open to new suggestions.
Primary concern is HOW to fully backup it, in order to restore it to its current state (if anything goes wrong).
Thanks in advance.
I have same tablet, and same problem
npantos said:
I have same tablet, and same problem
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+1
Sent from my PMP5770D using xda app-developers app
I have rooted Prestigio PMP 5570C today
dta1eros said:
Hello all,
I've been looking around the forum (and elsewhere online) for anyone who was able somehow to root the
Prestigio PMP5770D Duo tablet. It has stock ICS 4.0.4.
I'm a complete newbie in regards to tablets but I've been playing around with the X10 for a long time.
I'm thinking of using Flashtool to try and root it somehow, instead of the ADB shell which zimmbadroid tried already.
The only issue i am facing now is:
Since it is not rooted, i cannot use Titanium backup (or any other tool) to fully backup it, in case anything will go wrong
while trying to root it.
Does anyone else here (which is much experienced with rooting tablets) have any other ideas?
I'm always open to new suggestions.
Primary concern is HOW to fully backup it, in order to restore it to its current state (if anything goes wrong).
Thanks in advance.
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I have rooted Prestigio PMP 5570C today
It was difficult, because system filesystem hasn't free space to copy su and superuser binaries to it.
I decomposed update.img to system.img boot.img kernel.img etc.
Next I mounted system.img as ext4 partition and delete some unnecessary apk with reclaiming free space (rm -rf filename).
Next I copied su binaries and set permisions and owner to it.
Finally I have unmount system.img and flash it back to tablet by RK30update without creating update.img back.
5570C has fortunately firmware to flash it by Rockchip Batch tool - thus it is easy modify it and this kind of firmware is necessary to unbrick tablet in any case.
5770D hasn't those kind of firmware - it has only SD card based update image.
I would try upload firmware from 5770D to 5570C (it is safe, because I have Rockchip batch tool friendly image to flash original FW back)
by converting it to system.img kernel.img and system.img files and upload them by RK30update tool.
maras77 said:
I have rooted Prestigio PMP 5570C today
It was difficult, because system filesystem hasn't free space to copy su and superuser binaries to it.
I decomposed update.img to system.img boot.img kernel.img etc.
Next I mounted system.img as ext4 partition and delete some unnecessary apk with reclaiming free space (rm -rf filename).
Next I copied su binaries and set permisions and owner to it.
Finally I have unmount system.img and flash it back to tablet by RK30update without creating update.img back.
5570C has fortunately firmware to flash it by Rockchip Batch tool - thus it is easy modify it and this kind of firmware is necessary to unbrick tablet in any case.
5770D hasn't those kind of firmware - it has only SD card based update image.
I would try upload firmware from 5770D to 5570C (it is safe, because I have Rockchip batch tool friendly image to flash original FW back)
by converting it to system.img kernel.img and system.img files and upload them by RK30update tool.
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Nice work
I hope pmp5770d gets root soon, because its really nice gadget.
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda app-developers app
zimmbadroid said:
Nice work
I hope pmp5770d gets root soon, because its really nice gadget.
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda app-developers app
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Nice work maras77.
Hope it works for the 5770D. I'll be waiting to hear for any news. Take your time with it.
Every other tool i've tried failed so far...
Cheers
Hello!
Did you try Root MANY ANDROID!? It worked for me.
Best regards,
tungdil
tungdil said:
Hello!
Did you try Root MANY ANDROID!? It worked for me.
Best regards,
tungdil
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PMP5770D? Which rom version? I tried that method 2 times with no sucess.
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zimmbadroid said:
PMP5770D? Which rom version? I tried that method 2 times with no success.
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Hello zimmbadroid!
In the settings I find the following (cut some lengthy entries to what i believe is essential):
Model: PMP5770D
Android-Version: 4.0.4
Kernel-Version: 3.0.8-ge04d3bb
Build number: PMP-5770D_20121109_V2.0.14
I flashed the device with a zip-File I downloaded from Prestigio's home-page. This version disappeared when the updated their site in December but I believe it is the same one as this one here (sorry I cannot yet post links) yf.value4it.com/Service_Files/TabletPC/PMP5770D/PMP5770D_20121109_V2.0.14.zip.
[Wrong]
As far as I remember I installed a terminal emulator APP before using root-Many and executed some commands in the terminal on the tablet when root-Many asked to do so in the terminal on the PC.
[/Wrong]
Edit: It seems I did not remember correctly . After looking at RunMe.sh, and at my tablet (found some left-over's from the rooting process) I believe I did in fact use the "Special Mode". I also installed the terminal emulator. But the special mode uses its own Term.apk.
Hope that helps somehow,
tungdil
tungdil said:
Hello zimmbadroid!
In the settings I find the following (cut some lengthy entries to what i believe is essential):
Model: PMP5770D
Android-Version: 4.0.4
Kernel-Version: 3.0.8-ge04d3bb
Build number: PMP-5770D_20121109_V2.0.14
I flashed the device with a zip-File I downloaded from Prestigio's home-page. This version disappeared when the updated their site in December but I believe it is the same one as this one here (sorry I cannot yet post links) yf.value4it.com/Service_Files/TabletPC/PMP5770D/PMP5770D_20121109_V2.0.14.zip.
As far as I remember I installed a terminal emulator APP before using root-Many and executed some commands in the terminal on the tablet when root-Many asked to do so in the terminal on the PC.
Hope that helps somehow,
tungdil
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Thanks for your reply.
I also updated tablet with that update.zip but didnt try to root it since update. Im gonna try your method ASAP and report it here.
Cheers
Edit: Did you lose any of your data in root process?
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zimmbadroid said:
Thanks for your reply.
Edit: Did you lose any of your data in root process?
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No, not that I am aware of. However, the number of apps installed while rooting was quite limited, and no private data such as e-mail addresses, etc. on the tab.
Hope it's gonna work for you as well...
tungdil
Hello guys,
Tried the root many android but it did not work for me.
I actually tried it in the past, but thought hey, whats one more time?
Does anybody have any news on this?
I'm seriously considering selling it and purchasing the 8' one which seems to be easily rootable.
The fact is that i am quite pleased with its performance.
BR,
Eros
dta1eros said:
Tried the root many android but it did not work for me.
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Hello dta1eros,
did you try it using Windows or Linux? It seems I am the only one here who could successfully root the 5770D with rootMany (I used Linux); had ICS 4.0.4 installed. Very strange
Where in the process did you get stuck? What was the result?
Regards,
tungdil
P.S.: Maybe using the tool multiple times, as described in here (sorry still cannot post external links: rootzwiki.com/topic/34162-root-kindlefire-7hd-probably-the-other-2ndgen-kindlefire/#entry1054645) would help? The guy wrote:
... failed the first few times, but selecting normal mode and running the exploit 5-6 times finally got me root.
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Note: I also checked the "qemu-method" described in the post, but right now think it won't work. However, after multiple reboots the behaviour of the tablet changed (didn't complete Android start-up until I removed /data/local.prop again). That's what makes me believe running the tool multiple times could help.
PMP5770D Duo rooted!
Hello all,
To any owners of PMP5770D DUO still looking to root their device, it has finally worked! Confirmed just now - 14/3/2013.
Its been a while now, so i thought to come back and see if there were any updates regarding this request i posted.
After going through this thread, i noticed also that the "Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 11.03.2013]" had been updated.
So, i downloaded the latest version "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v21" from the respective thread.
Extracted contents to a folder easy to go to via command line, and run the batch file. (RunMe.bat)
My suggestion is it would be better to open a command prompt and execute the batch file (not double clicking it from explorer)
This way, if anything goes wrong or process gets stuck you may see whats happening.
Anyways, lets get on with it.
Before proceeding, make sure tablet has Debugging ON and ALL ADB drivers are installed on your computer.
I performed this on Win7 x64 just fine. The tablet info is exactly as i bought it:
Model number: PMP5770D
Android version: 4.0.4
Kernel version: 3.0.8-ge04d3bb [email protected] #98
Build number: PMP5770D_20121109_V2.0.14.IMM761.user.root.20121109 (this is dumb's prestigio latest release)
I will post the entire procedure here so this will be quite long. At certain points, you will see that there are sections starting and ending
with these {{ and }} . This is me explaining what actually is happening to the tablet so in case it happens to you as well, then don't worry.
At some points you may see errors like "FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS". This is because i actually had run this process more than once
while trying different options etc until i got it working. So, if anything needs mentioning, it will be in {{ }}.
Also, in Bold text are the options i selected through out this batch file.
>RunMe.bat
======================================================================
= 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 =
= (11.03.2013) v21 =
======================================================================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 2
Special mode:
1) Root
2) Rollback
Make a choice: 1
Tablet S mode enabled!
1318 KB/s (314540 bytes in 0.233s)
pkg: /sdcard/tmp/Term.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
2603 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.407s)
2712 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.137s)
2607 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.550s)
2454 KB/s (469980 bytes in 0.187s)
mkdevsh
onload.sh
onload2.sh
packages.xml.sed
remount.sh
VpnFaker.apk
_su
Please look at your device and click "Restore my data"
{{ At this point the tablet will pop up a window asking you to choose to Restore My Data or Not }}
{{ Simply click on Restore My Data option and continue }}
1st RESTORE OK, hit ENTER to continue.
Press any key to continue . . .
rm failed for /data/data/com.android.settings/a, Permission denied
Please look at your device and click "Restore my data"
{{ click on Restore My Data again and continue }}
Achieved! hit ENTER to continue.
Press any key to continue . . .
cp: can't open '/data/system/sync/stats.bin': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/sync/status.bin': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/sync/accounts.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/sync/pending.bin': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/netstats.bin': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/throttle/temp': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/called_pre_boots.dat': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/registered_services/android.content.SyncAdapter.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/registered_services/android.accounts.AccountAuthenticator.xml': Permiss
ion denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/inputmethod/subtypes.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/accounts.db-journal': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/netstats_xt.bin': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/netpolicy.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/entropy.dat': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/users/0.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/users/userlist.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/wallpaper_info.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/accounts.db': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/batterystats.bin': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/usagestats/usage-20130314': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/shared_prefs/log_files.xml': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/dropbox/[email protected]': Permission denied
cp: can't open '/data/system/appwidgets.xml': Permission denied
failed on '/data/system' - Permission denied
failed on '/data/app' - Permission denied
mkdir failed for /data/app, File exists
failed on '/data/local/tmp/VpnFaker.apk' - Permission denied
/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/system/packages.xml: Permission denied
Need to reboot now!
Waiting for device to come up again....
{{ RIGHT AT THIS POINT, tablet did reboot but root process was stuck here}}
{{ what i did to resolve this issue, was simply to unplug the usb cable }}
{{ from the tablet and plug it back in - while this command window was open}}
{{ after that, the process proceeded as follows}}
Unlock your device, a Terminal will show now, type this 2 lines, after each line press ENTER
/data/local/tmp/onload.sh
/data/local/tmp/onload2.sh
after this is done press a key here in this shell to continue!
If the shell on your device does not show please re-start the process!
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.android.vpndialogs/.Term }
Press any key to continue . . .
{{ AT THIS POINT, a command shell opened up on the tablet and i did try to execute }}
{{ the above shell scripts mentioned. However when i tried to go to the /data/local/tmp }}
{{ directory, it seems that in my case /data/local/ was empty or inaccessible. }}
{{ I tried switching to root, even searched for any onload.sh files in the whole filesystem, }}
{{ but with no luck. Eventually, i simply hit Enter to continue the batch-file (here, not on the tablet }}
{{ Procedure procedeed as below - with one more reboot }}
403 KB/s (1241 bytes in 0.003s)
Almost complete! Reboot and cleanup.
Waiting for device to come up again....
Error type 2
android.util.AndroidException: Can't connect to activity manager; is the system running?
at com.android.commands.am.Am.run(Am.java:99)
at com.android.commands.am.Am.main(Am.java:80)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.finishInit(Native Method)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:238)
at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
Error type 2
android.util.AndroidException: Can't connect to activity manager; is the system running?
at com.android.commands.am.Am.run(Am.java:99)
at com.android.commands.am.Am.main(Am.java:80)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.finishInit(Native Method)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:238)
at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
Error type 2
android.util.AndroidException: Can't connect to activity manager; is the system running?
at com.android.commands.am.Am.run(Am.java:99)
at com.android.commands.am.Am.main(Am.java:80)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.finishInit(Native Method)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:238)
at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
{{ and here is where the batch file process ends }}
After the whole process was done, i didn't expect anything to happen, but in any case
i thought i'd check with Root Checker - to see if anything had changed.
To my suprise, it seems that this new updated version of Root many android worked.
So, download from the forum the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v21" from POST "Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 11.03.2013]"
To sum it up,
I would like to personally say THANK YOU to all contributors for this!
I know i speak on behalf of all PMP5770D DUO owners who have been waiting for this for a while.
To the forum Admins, you may now close this thread or POST somewhere a Sticky that this has been resolved.
Also, if you have a list, please update it --> PMP5770D DUO rooted successfully!
Thanks again and if anyone has trouble doing it, please PM me anytime for help.
Updated 5770 (New OS4.1 (V2.0.25) upgrade is available. Please check Downloads section) can’t be rooted
Process stuck in multiple stages, everything gives error/failure, terminal do not open after restart, second "Restore My Data" problem...
I tried Device type option 1 and 2, nothing works.
dzukela_bg said:
Updated 5770 (New OS4.1 (V2.0.25) upgrade is available. Please check Downloads section) can’t be rooted
Process stuck in multiple stages, everything gives error/failure, terminal do not open after restart, second "Restore My Data" problem...
I tried Device type option 1 and 2, nothing works.
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Have you tried going back to ICs and then running the rooting tool?
I've also upgraded to Jelly Bean and its also failing to root, I'm going to go back to ICS and retry.
Gboss01 said:
Have you tried going back to ICs ...
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That isn't an option.
No ROOT is 4.1 JB. HELP!!!
gamballl said:
No ROOT is 4.1 JB. HELP!!!
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i also have JB and also failing to root i might have to downgrade to ics to root my device but JB has some extra features i need for e.g wifi sleep when in stand by, if anyone knows a way to root JB please post on this thread as it is needed
i was wondering if there is any flash recovery mods available for this device as i have rooted my HTC Sensation XL using the flash recovery and that worked fine, i know you have to unlock the bootloader and i have read in a post somewhere that the new sony tablets are already unlocked (i do not know if this device is unlocked) also is there a way to push/embed the root files needed into the update.zip file so you can update the device with the new firmware already rooted, i am going to look into this more as i only got my tablet yesterday and this is the only thread that i have seem to find anything about the PMP5770D
if anyone has trouble finding ADB drivers for this device i installed them using the google Nexus 7 drivers
Device: PMP 5770D
Android Ver: JB 4.1.1
FW ver: 2.0.25
JB root zip test
i have created an custom update with root enabled but not tested yet so idk if it works if you try this please report any problems/issues about this
the link to the download is in the text file named URL
install using this zip file and the two other files that come with the default update, put them on your sdcard boot into recovery and install
Jelly bean 4.1.1 update
Doesn't work downgrade using official firmware from prestigio and root using any root
my concern is that I don't want to lose TA/DRM keys just to root. not sure exactly what Ill be missing out on without it or if i can get the functionality back. also not sure, but if i do unlock bootloader, install the custom kernal, am i free to update the device with normal updates or will that break something? sorry, i went through a lot of the threads, but the info is a bit confusing and lots of redirects thru all the different threads.
edit, if you do unlock bootloader, can you relock without those keys? just worried for warranty purposes, i.e. if i get screen creaking and then can't return it cause i wanted to root but now i cant set it back to stock
No, it's not confusing, it's only confusing for people who are a bit lazy to really read.
It has been very clearly stated numerous times that ATM root is only possible with unlocked bootloader and losing TA data, because for a locked-bootloader-root an exploit is needed. It's very unclear whether such an exploit will be found or whether it's even possible.
You should ask Sony - I can't imagine that the service would refuse warranty when your screen creaks, because that problem very obviously has NOTHING to do with software modifications!
The DRM keys and X-Reality engine are superfluous anyway, so losing TA data should not be a concern when unlocking.
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No, it's not confusing, it's only confusing for people who are a bit lazy to really read.
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I also found different statements regarding that matter. BECAUSE I read.
You should ask Sony - I can't imagine that the service would refuse warranty when your screen creaks, because that problem very obviously has NOTHING to do with software modifications!
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Right !
The DRM keys and X-Reality engine are superfluous anyway, so losing TA data should not be a concern when unlocking.
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DRM keys are superfluous to people who don't use DRM protected services. If you don't use that services, it doesn't mean others do the same.
X-Reality is a great feature. I compared two Z2s with and without X-Reality: The benefits are real obvious, sometimes close to overwhelming.
Losing X-Reality is the one and only reason for me not to root my Z2, yet.
thanks for the clarification. i wasn't being lazy, there are several threads that redirect to several other threads each (some of which aren't even about the z2 tablet specifically) and the message tends to get blurred after digging through several pages of threads that may or may not even have bearing on what you're trying to do.
i am assuming that without drm keys it will be impossible to return to stock (at least with working bravia engine and other protected services) would this be true? is there any work around to get these services back after you root, or are they gone forever?
also, my main reasons for wanting root are for removing restrictions on SD card, is there any non-root work arounds for this? (also xposed)
My z2 tablet should be arriving today, I am going to try to use it without root for a while to see if i can mentally deal without having xposed and full access to sdcard, hopefully i can hang, cause i'm not crazy about losing functionality (superfluous or not) forever from a brand new device i just paid lots of money for
also still trying to find clarification on updates, once unlocked & rooted can i just use regular updates or will that break the modified kernal and cause issues? i'm not sure if the modded kernals out there are for the latest version on firmware and how that is handled, all of my rooting experience just comes from flashing new updates of ROMs to my device (like AHRD or Hyperdrive), so i've never dealt with system updates to stock firmware while being rooted and unlocked.
thecrunked said:
... and the message tends to get blurred after digging through several pages of threads that may or may not even have bearing on what you're trying to do.
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Exactly.
i am assuming that without drm keys it will be impossible to return to stock (at least with working bravia engine and other protected services) would this be true? is there any work around to get these services back after you root, or are they gone forever?
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No workaround, yet, keys and X-Reality seem to be gone forever.
I just don't understand why Sony doesn't provide a means for backing up that data...
also, my main reasons for wanting root are for removing restrictions on SD card, is there any non-root work arounds for this? (also xposed)
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Nothing known at present. :/
also still trying to find clarification on updates, once unlocked & rooted can i just use regular updates or will that break the modified kernal and cause issues?
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No regular updates, you need to flash new firmware manually.
Note: I did not root my Z2, yet - because I don't want to lose DRM keys and X-Reality, so my answers are not based on my own experience.
copy this into the search forums
Rooting Sony tablet z2 keeping warranty with locked bootloader
Just reading this thread and something caught my attention; you lose x reality when you root.. Now if I root and keep stock firmware, I would assume I still have x reality. Please correct me if I'm wrong
meteor999 said:
Just reading this thread and something caught my attention; you lose x reality when you root.. Now if I root and keep stock firmware, I would assume I still have x reality. Please correct me if I'm wrong
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader anymore (for .402 firmware), so you won't lose anything except for a security measurement
thecrunked said:
my concern is that I don't want to lose TA/DRM keys just to root. not sure exactly what Ill be missing out on without it or if i can get the functionality back. also not sure, but if i do unlock bootloader, install the custom kernal, am i free to update the device with normal updates or will that break something? sorry, i went through a lot of the threads, but the info is a bit confusing and lots of redirects thru all the different threads.
edit, if you do unlock bootloader, can you relock without those keys? just worried for warranty purposes, i.e. if i get screen creaking and then can't return it cause i wanted to root but now i cant set it back to stock
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search "Rooting Sony tablet z2 keeping warranty with locked bootloader" in the forum search bar
I've rooted mine with a locked bootloader.
Currently, probably the easiest way to root it is to just use Towelroot. You will need to download the APK (via clicking the red icon on the site), save the APK, and install it. root it (via the application you just installed, just click the button!), then go over to the Google Play Store and download SuperSU (or any other root manager, altough it seems that SuperSU stands the most supported to date). It will probably ask you to update your SU binary (if it gives you an error doing so, just reboot the device). Once your rooted, head over to the Sony TA Backup forum, download the program (as I know of it only works on MS Windows), run it, and backup your TA's. If you ever need to restore your TA's, just run the script again and follow the menu in the command prompt to restore it (if I am correct it relocks the bootloader too).
Last note, if you need to restore your TA's, whatever you do, DO NOT USE SOMEONE ELSES! This will brick your device as I have read from many.
Also, if you want to unlock the bootloader, you can head over to http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and unlock it, however I would use it for a few months just in case if you can't relock it. I would recommend that you do not unlock it until you back up your TA's.
Hope this will save a few hours for some! If anyone wants me to clear up on something too you can ask.
I tried using Towelroot on my Z2 Tablet (SGP561; Build: 17.1.D.0.417) and it said it was successful, but I couldn't get SuperSU or Superuser to work no matter what I tried (and I previously had success rooting other devices) so I am assuming at the moment that it gave me a false positive on success.
I tried a few other methods each without success. Cyanogenmod doesn't support it and neither does "Safe Root". I did appear to have some success with Motochopper n7, but when it failed to reboot the device (didn't give me an option to do it manually) and then cleaned up.
Manually rebooting the device after it finished resulted in no improvements, but trying the Motochopper exploit again indicated that it recognized a previous rooting and so it failed for that reason:
Code:
[*]
[*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Windows version)
[*] v1.0
[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)
[*]
[*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.
[*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;)
[*]
[*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled, that you
[*] have the latest USB drivers installed, and that your phone
[*] is connected via USB.
[*]
[*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am
[*] not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this
[*] tool.
[*]
[*] Press enter to root your phone...
Press any key to continue . . .
[*]
[*] Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
[*] Device found.
[*] Pushing exploit...
2109 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.594s)
[*] Pushing root tools...
1952 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.046s)
2296 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 0.794s)
2446 KB/s (969701 bytes in 0.387s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
[*] Rooting phone...
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[-] Failure.
[*] Cleaning up...
[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.
Press any key to continue . . .
Of course, root checkers say the device isn't rooted, but on my towelrooted phone it says that anyway unless it is given super user privileges, so I have no way of knowing if it is rooted or if it isn't. I am inclined to believe that it isn't though because TA backup fails:
Code:
[ ------------------------------------------------------------ ]
[ Backup TA v9.11 for Sony Xperia ]
[ ------------------------------------------------------------ ]
[ Initialization ]
[ ]
[ Make sure that you have USB Debugging enabled, you do ]
[ allow your computer ADB access by accepting its RSA key ]
[ (only needed for Android 4.2.2 or higher) and grant this ]
[ ADB process root permissions through superuser. ]
[ ------------------------------------------------------------ ]
Waiting for USB Debugging...OK
Pushing Backup TA Tools...OK
Checking for SU binary...FAILED
Requesting root permissions...FAILED
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CLEAN UP
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Deleted file - C:\Users\Elliander\Desktop\Backup-TA-9.11\Backup-TA-9.11\tmpbak\r
ootPermission
Deleted file - C:\Users\Elliander\Desktop\Backup-TA-9.11\Backup-TA-9.11\tmpbak\s
u
Removing Backup TA Tools...OK
Killing ADB Daemon...OK
Press any key to continue . . .
I actually do want to Unlock the boot loader, it's just that I want to back up the DRM keys first. My tablet it already unlocked to be used with any carrier, but I think it's ludicrous that these types of restrictions are allowed on such expensive hardware. At the very least Sony should officially have a tool to backup the keys when unlocking so that it can be restored to the same device.
EDIT: When I looked in:
About Tablet > Status
On the bottom under "Rooting Status" it says "Rooted"
So I'm guessing my only problem is in getting the Super User binaries to work?
EDIT 2: BusyBox Installed (from Play Store) also says my device is rooted, so something I did in the above worked. Unfortunately, the install of Busybox also failed.
I don't know why you've had to jump through hoops, but search for "easyroot"
I ran v5 on the older firmware and v11 on the latest firmware 17.1.2.A.0.314, works perfectly, installed supersu from play store immediately afterwards.
FWIW towelroot did not work for me either on .314 but I never tried it on the last firmware
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I don't know why you've had to jump through hoops, but search for "easyroot"
I ran v5 on the older firmware and v11 on the latest firmware 17.1.2.A.0.314, works perfectly, installed supersu from play store immediately afterwards.
FWIW towelroot did not work for me either on .314 but I never tried it on the last firmware
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It's a nice idea, but it doesn't work. "operation not permitted". Here's the output from Easy Root:
Code:
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= =
= Easy Root Tool v11 =
= Supports various Xperia devices =
= created by zxz0O0 =
= =
= http://forum.xda-developers.com/ =
= showthread.php?p=53448680 =
= =
= Many thanks to: =
= - [NUT] =
= - geohot =
= - MohammadAG =
= - cubeundcube =
= - nhnt11 =
= - xsacha =
= =
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tr.apk not found. Trying to download from
https://towelroot.com/tr.apk
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######################################################################## 100.0%
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Extracting libexploit.so using 7z
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OK
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
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Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...
Make sure you have only one Android device connected
BlueStacks emulator can also cause problems
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Device found
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Getting device variables
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Device model is SGP561
Firmware is 17.1.D.0.417
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Sending files
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221 KB/s (1585 bytes in 0.007s)
3452 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.186s)
368 KB/s (1133 bytes in 0.003s)
1854 KB/s (9496 bytes in 0.005s)
2670 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.005s)
Copying kernel module...
2805 KB/s (34473 bytes in 0.012s)
249 KB/s (767 bytes in 0.003s)
1659 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.008s)
Kernel version is 3.4.0-perf-g31245c3
Version does not match 3.4.0-perf-ge4322cd, needs patching...
1+0 records in
0+1 records out
19 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (19000 bytes/sec)
Kernel module patched.
modulecrcpatch (by zxz0O0)
module_layout: patched to 0xCFADE050
__aeabi_unwind_cpp_pr1: match
kallsyms_lookup_name: not found
printk: not found
mem_text_write_kernel_word: not found
__aeabi_unwind_cpp_pr0: match
successfully patched
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Loading towelzxperia
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2211 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.006s)
3211 KB/s (197320 bytes in 0.060s)
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Waiting for towelzxperia to exploit...
towelzxperia by zxz0O0 (EasyRootTool Version)
libexploit by geohot
libzxploit.so created
doing the magic
creating vm (loljavasucks)
mount: Operation not permitted
cleaning up
Also, as I said before, my firmware is 17.1.D.0.417. Yours can't be the latest firmware if my firmware is a higher number. I'm still stuck in this limbo where some apps think it's rooted and other apps don't.
EDIT: Despite the error it gave me, I tried installing SuperSU by chainfire again and I seemed to get farther at least, but it failed. Rebooting to try again.
EDIT 2: It also gave me this error on my computer when I rebooted the device:
Code:
Checking if device is rooted...
error: device not found
Error: device not rooted
Press any key to continue . . .
But when I went into SuperSU it didn't give me any errors. I went into Root Explorer and it actually asked me if I wanted to grant super user privileges, but I don't think it's fully rooted though. The root folder is empty, and although I can see the files of other directories, it fails to touch a few things. I kind of expected that would happen to bootanimation.zip, but I also can't edit Platform.XML to restore write permissions. I have done this before on other devices so I know I was doing it correctly, but it just failed to edit. I even tried an app to do so, but it also failed. It's rooted enough to see the files and open them. I can even copy files otherwise hidden and it appears to be able to mount as read/write. It's just that it always fails to do anything with it.
I then went and installed "Mount /system (rw / ro)" and although it appeared to work successfully after granting it super user privileges, it still didn't allow me to edit the files in root explorer, so I installed FX and and it's root add on module. I tried to edit the files, but it wasn't mounted as "Read/Write" as far as it's concerned and when I tried doing so within it's menu it just said "Error" The operation could not be completed"
So... am I rooted or not? Easy Root definitely helped me get farther, but not far enough to actually do what I needed the root to do.
EDIT 3: After a few minutes, for some unknown reason, Root Explorer allowed me to edit Platform.XML to add <group gid=”media_rw” /> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (still won't work in FX though) and of course I still can't edit bootanimation.zip, but as a test I successfully moved some files from the internal memory to the 128 GB micoSD so I'm at least rooted enough to restore access to the SD card so I will give it some time to see how much I can do with it.
P.S. - There is a forum bug. When I edit posts on a tablet there are no problems, but when I do so on a computer it tells me I have to wait 5 minutes before writing a new post to prevent spam - even though it's not a new post, it's an edit of an old post. Just like there is a weird thing where it will let me post links in a tablet, but not in a PC. Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be any bug report form or moderator contact links so just putting it here.
well sorry no idea what state you're in. I notice you are SGP561 (whatever the heck that is!!! ), I am SGP511.
Can only say that for my device, easyroot worked 100%.
EDIT: I think you are Verizon user? well in that case good luck and get used to it lol. Verizon always have different firmware / build for their devices so you're always in the XDA development minority. Sometimes exploits and/or unlock bootloader is never available.