recently bought a Huawei ascend y200 and i want to root it!
Any advice gratefully received
in Germany done since may
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-huawei-ascend-y200/250421-how-root-werkseinstellung-systemupdate.html
root huawei ascend Y200
thank you very much! anyway is there any english version.
BR
Root Ascend Y200
Then you need to learn German in order to root this device.
your friend.
Come to me Sochhean, i will do it for you for free.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
In the German Board is now an english HowTo. I cant link to them, because i’m a new user @xda
Root Huawei Y200 Succesfully (ENGLISH)
sochhean said:
recently bought a Huawei ascend y200 and i want to root it!
Any advice gratefully received
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Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone. I have a Huawei Y200.it might be easier if you waited for OneClickRoot do be launched maybe they have the device listed for auto flashing that does everything for you.
OneClickRoot: ==> I can't post links sorry ..New User, please search on internet..
But anyway, here's the batch file I think I uploaded it..
So its easy once you root it, but WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORK MODE AGAIN THROUGH ROM Manager OR ANY SOURCE. (this might bring you into bootloop)
follow steps to use the batch file...
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
Hi there.
The root process isn't so hard , bit the rom switch what would be important for me (not the method, i know that and i'we installed modified recovery its working...)
Went to hell and back @google to find any custom roms for this little fckr but besides the clean base rom and the ics por (whats not working for me) i could not find any other rom. Sorry my bad i have found one origonal stock rom too, bit besides theese do you know is there any other roms exists for u8655?
anyone try the above method?
is there anyone try the above method for English version?
An earlier version, on hungarian with english and german language included... worked perfect. Since 6 months.
MoH21 said:
Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone.
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Hey, i know the file, that attached...
I'm happy that you understand my realy bad translation of this howto
tapped via my huawei mobilephone
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
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This procedure is for CWM, not for root.The root phone you must copy superuser.signed 3.0.7 on memory card, and boot phone in cwm, and install zip from sd card/choose zip from sd card/superuser.signed3.0.7/yes, and reboot system now, when is proces for install zip over.Then your phone is rooted, you think because write ROOT_V5.0.2 it is for root-NO, this for install CWM.
MoH21 said:
Hi, I've successfully rooted my phone. I have a Huawei Y200.it might be easier if you waited for OneClickRoot do be launched maybe they have the device listed for auto flashing that does everything for you.
OneClickRoot: ==> I can't post links sorry ..New User, please search on internet..
But anyway, here's the batch file I think I uploaded it..
So its easy once you root it, but WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORK MODE AGAIN THROUGH ROM Manager OR ANY SOURCE. (this might bring you into bootloop)
follow steps to use the batch file...
1- You need to do this on your phone: Allow USB Debugging and STAY AWAKE Function, STOP fastboot mode. Now Install ADB Drivers when connecting phone into computer via usb and debugging mode is on (you'll see a drive usually green on your computer, check for "drivers" inside driver folders and install windows drivers.
2- You need to install Android SDK : ==> New User, Can't post links, Search Android SDK..
navigate to default download location: " C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools ", shift + right click inside the folder with nothing selected, and run command prompt from there. run following command "adb devices" and it should list a device number.
3- Now exctract the zip file in attachement and run these in order: -"adb.exe" then -"fastboot.exe" then -"root_v5.2.bat". It should say a succesfull message and ( as i remember) phone should reboot (if it states "reboot phone now" in cmd prompt). now you shoudl be rooted and see "SuperUser" application installed.
4- Check if you're properly rooted with a "rootchecker" market app. If App requested root access by SuperUser (ofcourse you'll tap Accept right?) and says you have proper root, you can now jump around and scream " I rooted my phone" like i did... You can now Install Link2sd app and enjoy free enternal storage since you've rooted your phone... Any Directions using Link2sd repost or you can search internet... One limitation is you can'r use swap (to increase your RAM ), and have to go through different ROM's. If rooted your phone succesfully please inform and on any questions about ROM switching...
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when you say RUN adb.exe fastboot.exe and root.bat what do you mean and where do i run them? ive installed platform tools and have done adb devices//my device is there. i extract the files and run them in cmd and double clicking and it doesnt reboot. i guess im having trouble with the .zip i know the files are good. any help :good:would be appreciated.
sketchscarz said:
when you say RUN adb.exe fastboot.exe and root.bat what do you mean and where do i run them? ive installed platform tools and have done adb devices//my device is there. i extract the files and run them in cmd and double clicking and it doesnt reboot. i guess im having trouble with the .zip i know the files are good. any help :good:would be appreciated.
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sup
Sent from my H866C using xda app-developers app
Yo brow I'm trying to root the h866c. These directions may work but I think that the huawei mercury root directions will make this a functioning root check it out
Sent from my SPH-D600 using Tapatalk 2
AW: [Q] help for root huawei ascend Y200
German: http://www.droidwiki.de/Huawei_Y200/Root
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
Since Firmware B898, the bootloader is locked. no way for using clockworkmod... No downgrade possible.
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
det-happy said:
Since Firmware B898, the bootloader is locked. no way for using clockworkmod... No downgrade possible.
...using tapatalk on my huawei honor smartphone
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Hi there
I did a research about this lock and i found a modified kernel what is capable of unlocking again the bootloader. (Claimed by the author, that it should solwe rhe issue)
Please tell me, since i did not upgraded the firmware due to the issue, could it be true?
Because i did not found any feedback from the users who tried it.
Can we count on another unlockibg method, or is this true that the bl can be unlocked via adb kerbel flash?
Thanks in advance.
I found an information on the german android-board
--> http://www.android-hilfe.de/huawei-ascend-y200-forum/414947-b898.html#post5670959
Fuchsteufel told us, that the recovery is working, but only with adb-commands, without any screen.
The solution is to flash an new version of the kernel and the cwm
fuchsteufel said:
für B898 Modified CMW
B898 kompatible Bootimages
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Thank you.
Related
I have an italian Tablet s rooted (i see superuser and can use some program that need root) with 3.2.1 rel 2 android. and yes i'm really a noob!
I tried to run the Condi's all in one tolls but it doesent work. I receive the red screen and in general the aio doesent work. It simply doent work. If i try to reboot it tell me that the device not found.
1)i tryed to use different version of the aio program but no one work.
2)i reinstalled the "Automated ADB Driver Installer" but nothing change (i can see the tablet under win7 64 and acess the root)
3) Android sdk is updated
what i'm missing? it's like if the device wasent recognized or isn't rooted...but it is rooted and windows see it
please help
lol now sdk doesnt open
[email protected]@n said:
I have an italian Tablet s rooted (i see superuser and can use some program that need root) with 3.2.1 rel 2 android. and yes i'm really a noob!
I tried to run the Condi's all in one tolls but it doesent work. I receive the red screen and in general the aio doesent work. It simply doent work. If i try to reboot it tell me that the device not found.
1)i tryed to use different version of the aio program but no one work.
2)i reinstalled the "Automated ADB Driver Installer" but nothing change (i can see the tablet under win7 64 and acess the root)
3) Android sdk is updated
what i'm missing? it's like if the device wasent recognized or isn't rooted...but it is rooted and windows see it
please help
lol now sdk doesnt open
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Did you do the rescue-backdoor?
and after that you must follow the steps op Condi's page ( the text in blue )
I' ve done the " rescue backdoor" and now I can not update the ICS via OTA . CAn anyone help me pls , what i have to do next????
i think we need a tutorial steb by step from the early start....
i have rooted the tablet 3 mont ago and now i have lost the memory of all i have to do
petrnguyen said:
I've done the " rescue backdoor" and now I can not update the ICS via OTA . Can anyone help me pls , what i have to do next????
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If you did Rescue backdoor,
Then you must download the ISC from Condi’s page,
Put that file on your "External SD"
Then check if you have debugging on ( On your tab )
1. Connect your tab with your PC.
2. Open Condi's AiO Tool 2.7
3. Use Option 3
4. Use Option 1 and follow the steps.
5. The program will ask you something twice choose yes for both.
6. The program will put something on your pc in the folder from Condi. in '_signed' folder that file you have to copy to your external SD/
- Take card out insert in pc.
- Transfer that file.
- Don't forget to replace your SD card before you continue.
7. Run option 4 "Disable recovery signature" that’s in the "Custom rom and flashing Submenu"
8. Follow the instructions,
9. The device will reboot and you must restart it with pressing Volume up + Power and if the Sony mark appears release only the Power button.
10. When in recovery menu choose install from SD Card and choose "_hack_recovery"
11. Like its said in Condi's tool it will fail and that’s ok
12. Again install zip from SD and the screen will flash and restart Recovery
- Don't worry that’s normal
13. then again choose install from SD and choose "custom_signed_update.zip"
And relax, don’t forget waiting is gold, if you take out the SD card or remove the USB you will have a chance that you brick your device.
Guys buy Condi a beer for his great inventions.
PS: Don’t mind my English
Yours Faithfully !
Mahaco!
I've updated the tablet by changing the model with the us model..
i don't need the root.
actually i have this problem...what is it???
*] Checking for updates...
findstr" non è riconosciuto come comando interno o esterno,
un programma eseguibile o un file batch.
NEW [~16,3] VERSION IS AVAILABLE!
NEW [~16,3] VERSION IS AVAILABLE!
NEW [~16,3] VERSION IS AVAILABLE!
*] New update is already downloaded, and saved as:
"NEW S.onyTablet.S v~16,3.7z". Use the new version!
*] Press any key to exit...
AIO is telling you that there is an update. Please ensure you have S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] v2.7.7z from this page.
Then follow instructions above. Good luck
Updated
Just read that you have tried different versions, please try this, quoted from Condi's AIO tool.
"To turn off auto update check - create empty file in 'files' directory named as '_offupdates' (without quotes '')"
This should disable updates and you should get to the main screen. Good luck
Mahaco said:
If you did Rescue backdoor,
Then you must download the ISC from Condi’s page,
Put that file on your "External SD"
Then check if you have debugging on ( On your tab )
1. Connect your tab with your PC.
2. Open Condi's AiO Tool 2.7
3. Use Option 3
4. Use Option 1 and follow the steps.
5. The program will ask you something twice choose yes for both.
6. The program will put something on your pc in the folder from Condi. in '_signed' folder that file you have to copy to your external SD/
- Take card out insert in pc.
- Transfer that file.
- Don't forget to replace your SD card before you continue.
7. Run option 4 "Disable recovery signature" that’s in the "Custom rom and flashing Submenu"
8. Follow the instructions,
9. The device will reboot and you must restart it with pressing Volume up + Power and if the Sony mark appears release only the Power button.
10. When in recovery menu choose install from SD Card and choose "_hack_recovery"
11. Like its said in Condi's tool it will fail and that’s ok
12. Again install zip from SD and the screen will flash and restart Recovery
- Don't worry that’s normal
13. then again choose install from SD and choose "custom_signed_update.zip"
And relax, don’t forget waiting is gold, if you take out the SD card or remove the USB you will have a chance that you brick your device.
Guys buy Condi a beer for his great inventions.
PS: Don’t mind my English
Yours Faithfully !
Mahaco!
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update has aborted when i choose "custom_signed_update.zip" dont know why??
petrnguyen said:
update has aborted when i choose "custom_signed_update.zip" dont know why??
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1. Can you still start your tab ?
2. You did that one after _Hack zip right? (This one must fail thats normal)
3. if everything still works proper try to clean your sd card ( external )
4. re-do the steps and post your result.
|YF|
Mahaco.
stifilz said:
AIO is telling you that there is an update. Please ensure you have S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] v2.7.7z from this page.
Then follow instructions above. Good luck
Updated
Just read that you have tried different versions, please try this, quoted from Condi's AIO tool.
"To turn off auto update check - create empty file in 'files' directory named as '_offupdates' (without quotes '')"
This should disable updates and you should get to the main screen. Good luck
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i have tryed before to block the autoupdate...but it doesent work
i will try later and post...i think it's some kind of win7 problem.
[email protected]@n said:
i have tryed before to block the autoupdate...but it doesent work
i will try later and post...i think it's some kind of win7 problem.
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You can also try rom toolbox and disable it in app settings, i will also recommend you titaniumbackup just an extra tip
|YF|
Mahaco.
Mahaco said:
1. Can you still start your tab ?
2. You did that one after _Hack zip right? (This one must fail thats normal)
3. if everything still works proper try to clean your sd card ( external )
4. re-do the steps and post your result.
|YF|
Mahaco.
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It's starting normally , yeah I did the custom update zip( copied from pc) after I did the Hack zip but still failed . I have cleaned the sd card before trying 10 times more but still getting the sam result :-(( need some turorial video for that :-(( thanks anyway
petrnguyen said:
It's starting normally , yeah I did the custom update zip( copied from pc) after I did the Hack zip but still failed . I have cleaned the sd card before trying 10 times more but still getting the sam result :-(( need some turorial video for that :-(( thanks anyway
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finally I did it ) . Thanks for helping me , now I'M ENJOYING the fu**ing ICS
petrnguyen said:
finally I did it ) . Thanks for helping me , now I'M ENJOYING the fu**ing ICS
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TenQ
Thats nice to hear!, I know that feeling of joy after hopeless trying xD
How did you manage it? or was it accidentally
Hi to All,
Well I got an ASUS TF201 March 2012 and I never messed with it much, just net surfing and watching movies and listening to music....
I wanted to get rid of some apps that I dont use at all e.g Amazon Kindle but found out with research that I can do that. Also tried to use apps like Titanium Backup again I couldnt. I am new to the Tablet world this is my first. So I did some research and terms of root, unlock etc came up. So I know the difference between them. In order not to lose my warranty and since I just want to be able to delete certain unwanted apps and add other apps, I just want to for now root my TF201.
Did more research but I still cant get an answer or get some of the methods to work for me.
Below is the specs for my Asus TF201
1. So I have JB (Android Version 4.1.1), dont know if it came with it or got updated like I said I didnt mess with the tablet alot
2. Build #: JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.17-20121018
I plugged in the USB to my Windows XP laptop for the first time today and ofcourse I am missing the drivers. I went to ASUS website and couldnt figure what I need.
1. Does anyone have the ASUS Sync that I need on my laptop
2. Also does anyone have the drivers that I need on my laptop so my ASUS is recognized. I installed some drivers from the xda forum to use the DebugFS Root but got a message that I need to install the latest drivers. Does anyone have them or can tell share a link for me to get them.
All I want basically is to have the current drivers on my laptop and the ASUS Sync thing and be able to ROOT my tablet. Most of the threads I read are for the Android Version ICS 4.0.
Any help on this is greatly appreciated
Thanks
RB
ramez75 said:
Hi to All,
Well I got an ASUS TF201 March 2012 and I never messed with it much, just net surfing and watching movies and listening to music....
*SNIP*
1. Does anyone have the ASUS Sync that I need on my laptop
2. Also does anyone have the drivers that I need on my laptop so my ASUS is recognized. I installed some drivers from the xda forum to use the DebugFS Root but got a message that I need to install the latest drivers. Does anyone have them or can tell share a link for me to get them.
All I want basically is to have the current drivers on my laptop and the ASUS Sync thing and be able to ROOT my tablet. Most of the threads I read are for the Android Version ICS 4.0.
Any help on this is greatly appreciated
Thanks
RB
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Asus Suite including Sync:
http://support.asus.com/Download.as...ite_v1_0_41.zip#ASUS_Pad_PC_Suite_v1_0_41.zip
I just went through the unlock part yesterday so fresh in the mind it ASSUMES AN SD CARD IS INSTALLED and WINDOWS OS!
Asus Unlock Tool:
http://support.asus.com/Download.as...ck_Device_App_V6.apk#UnLock_Device_App_V6.apk
Get TWRP for TF201Jellybean:
TWRP Page
On that page are instructions including a download link for JB BOOTLOADER ONLY! MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT TWRP FILE FOR YOUR DEVICE. THE ICS ONE IF YOU ARE ON ICS, OR THE JB ONE IF YOU ARE ON JB:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf201/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf201-jb.blob
I got ADB from several sources but this "root method" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 from bin4ry is what I have been using: (And no, it doesnt work for the prime because the exploit he uses to run the device in emulator mode doesnt work for us)
Download bin4ry's root tool to get the ADB file
When that is downloaded you can compare the MD5 hash because its a good idea to do that. You can find something like winMD 5 generator:
http://www.winmd5.com/download/winmd5free.zip
Use it to generate an MD5 hash of the TWRP download to what it saysthe files MD5 hash is on the download web page. If I remember correctly I had to manually type in the MD5 hash from the page because it was an image I couldnt just copy. Or you can just visually verify with the one generated by winmd5.
Then I downloaded Ultimate Backup Tool from here:
http://goo.gl/iOUwe
Unzip it so you have fastboot.exe
Rename the TWRP you downloaded to TWRP.blob and copy it to where you have fastboot unzipped.
Finally download SuperSU zip file from:
http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
Now we need to unlock the device. Copy the unlocker APK to the SD card. Run a file explorer on our tables and browse to the SD card (/Removable/MicroSD). Tap the APK to install. Once installed run the Icon for the unlocker and follow directions. There are several warnings etc.. You will need wifi connected and it will unlock your device and VOID YOUR WARRANTY!.
The unlock will take a few minutes. When it is successfull you will see a notice on device boot up that says the device is unlocked.
Once unlocked, power it off. Once off power it onby holding BOTH volume down and power buttons. When you see the menu appear the first option is RCK. press Volume Down to change the cursor to be over the USB logo (two presses of the button) and press volume up. This puts your device in fastboot mode
Back on your computer you should hopefully see a successfull driver install. I got drivers from downloading and installing the Android SDK so you may or may not need to do that. Android SDK
If all is prepared and you are in fastboot with drivers loaded:
On your computer hold shift and right click on the folder where fastboot and the twrp.blob file are and you will see a context menu. Click on "Open Command Window Here"
if you don't get the command window here option then you will have to open a command prompt. open the run dialog and type CMD and hit enter. This will get a dos command windows. Use the change directory (CD) command to change the current folder in the DOS window to where your fastboot file and TWRP.blob are.
In the command window paste:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
and hit enter
Let it runs its course. When done I had a black screen with ASUS in the middle and a blue-ish bar across the bottom that was filled. I had to hold power until it rebooted.
Once I confirmed my Stock OS loaded I copied the Super SU zip file we downloaded above over to the device via the USB cable to the root of my SD card. Once the copy complets shutdown the device again.
Once off, power it on and press and hold both the power buttons and volume down again. When the menu appears you should already have RCK (recovery) hightlighted so press volume up to load TWRP recovery.
Once TWRP loads the top left option is "Install" tap that.
You will see a few choices, select the radio button to install from SD card (external source it may say). Tap the super su zip file: Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip to choose it.
Slide the slider at the bottom to the right.
This will flash superSU to your device. When done, reboot (should only take a few seconds).
When you boot up SuperSU is installed.
To test root with ADB:
Your tab must be plugged in to the USB port of the computer of course.
If you installed the SDK tools it is there or use the one from bin4ry's root tool as follows:
Unzip the downloaded root tool from bin4ry mentioned above. Use the command windows to change directory of the unzipped folder and further in to the "STUFF" folder. type:
adb shell
<hit enter>
after a few seconds you should see a $ prompt and your are in to the console of your tablet.
Type:
su root
<hit enter>
Superuser will prompt you to grant root permissions and I set the setting so it doesnt prompt me every time.
Your prompt will change to # and thats it, you are root.
I don't seem to have the command sudo on my tab so every time in a terminal I want root I will type that su root to get the # prompt.
Any apps that need root can now ask for it, you will get that same "Grant" prompt and do so if that is what you want.
ADB will now yield Root when you type: SU root and hit enter (grant root privs in the popup)etc...
Edits:
I have editted this based on questions below to make it more complete..
First Thank yo uso much for taking the time and sharing the good info. Ofcourse there is alot of foreign terminology you have used and I will need to read you reply a number of time till it soaks in and I am sure I will have follow-up questions.
So it seems the only way I can get to root my TF201 (running JB) is to unlock it which means losing the warranty. Well if thats the only route then so be it....
I guess first thing is to successfully unlock the TF201
hx4700 Killer said:
Asus Suite including Sync:
http://support.asus.com/Download.as...ite_v1_0_41.zip#ASUS_Pad_PC_Suite_v1_0_41.zip
I just went through the unlock part yesterday so fresh in the mind it ASSUMES AN SD CARD IS INSTALLED and WINDOWS OS!
Asus Unlock Tool:
http://support.asus.com/Download.as...ck_Device_App_V6.apk#UnLock_Device_App_V6.apk
Get TWRP for TF201Jellybean:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
On that page are instructions including a download link for JB BOOTLOADER ONLY!:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf201/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf201-jb.blob
When that is downloaded you can compare the MD( its a good idea to do that). You can find something like winMD 5 generator:
http://www.winmd5.com/download/winmd5free.zip
Use it to generate an MD5 hash of the TWRP download to what it says on the web page. If I remember correctly I had to manually type in the MD5 hash from the page because it was an image I couldnt just copy. Or you can just visually verify with the one generated by winmd5.
Then I downloaded Ultimate Backup Tool from here:
http://goo.gl/iOUwe
Unzip it so you have fastboot.exe
Rename the TWRP you downloaded to TWRP.blob and copy it to where you have fastboot unzipped.
Finally download SuperSU zip file from:
http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
Now we need to unlock the device. Run the unlocker tool you downloaded. For here its fuzzy for me because I found the APK file I got from the Asus download and copied it over to my tablets SD card via USB. Then I used the built in file browser to find it on my SD card and ran it. By whatever means you will need to run the unlocker tool on your tablet to unlock. You will need wifi connected and it will unlock your device and VOID YOUR WARRANTY!.
The unlock will take a few minutes. When it is successfull you will see a notice on device boot up that says the device is unlocked.
Once unlocked, power it off. Once off power it onby holding BOTH volume down and power buttons. When you see the menu appear the first option is RCK. press Volume Down to change the cursor to be over the USB logo (two presses of the button) and press volume up. This puts your device in fastboot mode
Back on your computer you should hopefully see a successfull driver install. I got drivers from downloading and installing the Android SDK so you may or may not need to do that. Android SDK
If all is prepared and you are in fastboot with drivers loaded:
On your computer hold shift and right click on the folder where fastboot and the twrp.blob file are and you will see a context menu. Click on "Open Command Window Here"
In the command window paste:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
and hit enter
Let it runs its course. When done I had a black screen with ASUS in the middle and a blue-ish bar across the bottom that was filled. I had to hold power until it rebooted.
Once I confirmed my Stock OS loaded I copied the Super SU zip file we downloaded above over to the device via the USB cable to the root of my SD card. Once the copy complets shutdown the device again.
Once off, power it on and press and hold both the power buttons and volume down again. When the menu appears you should already have RCK (recovery) hightlighted so press volume up to load TWRP recovery.
Once TWRP loads the top left option is "Install" tap that.
You will see a few choices, select the radio button to install from SD card (external source it may say). Tap the super su zip file: Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip to choose it.
Slide the slider at the bottom to the right.
This will flash superSU to your device. When done, reboot (should only take a few seconds).
When you boot up SuperSU is installed. ADB will now yield Root when you type: SU root and hit enter (grant root privs in the popup)etc...
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Yes, unlock it. There is no root method for tf201 on JB outside of unlock. An exploit may come up some day but nothing soon I would wager.
I tried to organize it by Al the stuff you need to download first. Then steps to use what you downloaded. It you follow it precisely things would become clearer.
Hi,
Ok I was going through the instructions and downloading all the necessary files and I ran into an issue with downloading the TWRP for JB. Well the link you have allows me to download either the *.img or the *.blob extensions. So I went ahead and downloaded the *.blob extension. I did the MD5 as you recommended and visually checked it with the image on the website and they dont match. I got the below
"b6bae17dac81a126d5d3ad8e27fd5007" which is entirely different than the one on the webpage. I also tried the *.img and no luck there. So I stopped. What do I do now where can I get the TWRP
Thanks
hx4700 Killer said:
Get TWRP for TF201Jellybean:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
On that page are instructions including a download link for JB BOOTLOADER ONLY!:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf201/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf201-jb.blob
When that is downloaded you can compare the MD( its a good idea to do that). You can find something like winMD 5 generator:
http://www.winmd5.com/download/winmd5free.zip
Use it to generate an MD5 hash of the TWRP download to what it says on the web page. If I remember correctly I had to manually type in the MD5 hash from the page because it was an image I couldnt just copy. Or you can just visually verify with the one generated by winmd5.
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hx4700killer
I did some googling and found the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510737
the link has "Direct apk link (dropbox)"....Is this what you referred too? I downloaded the file, should I move it to the SD card and run it from within the tablet?. Is there a way to run an apk file.
Also
I downloaded Android SDK on my laptop. I run the eclipse.exe as per the instructions on the website but nothing happens
Thank you
RB
Download the APK from the link I gave above. It comes straight from ASUS. I had gotten it 2 months ago and I guess I thougth I had run an installer and copied the APK from there but it is in fact just an APK to download directly.
When you copy it to the SD card nothing is needed to run it. Just tap on the file in a file explorer on the tablet and it will install itself. once installed run the installed unlock app and follow the directions.
The link from ASUS has a zip file. So i did download it and extract it to the SD card. Moved the SD card to the tablet but there is no apk file.....Also do i use the twrp file even if the md5 didnt match.
Thanks
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
ramez75 said:
The link from ASUS has a zip file. So i did download it and extract it to the SD card. Moved the SD card to the tablet but there is no apk file.....Also do i use the twrp file even if the md5 didnt match.
Thanks
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
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The second link that says it is for the unlock tool is the APK.
Ok the unlock worked successfully. So my TF201 is unlocked.
Following the rest of your post, next thing on the hit parade is to have the correct TWRP for JB (Open_recovery_TWRP.blob). At this point the MD5sum using WinMD doesnt match the image on the website. Do I still go ahead and use it or will it cause issue....
Ofcourse I dont understand what is the use of the MD5sum number
Thanks
hx4700 Killer said:
Download the APK from the link I gave above. It comes straight from ASUS. I had gotten it 2 months ago and I guess I thougth I had run an installer and copied the APK from there but it is in fact just an APK to download directly.
When you copy it to the SD card nothing is needed to run it. Just tap on the file in a file explorer on the tablet and it will install itself. once installed run the installed unlock app and follow the directions.
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ramez75 said:
Ok the unlock worked successfully. So my TF201 is unlocked.
Following the rest of your post, next thing on the hit parade is to have the correct TWRP for JB (Open_recovery_TWRP.blob). At this point the MD5sum using WinMD doesnt match the image on the website. Do I still go ahead and use it or will it cause issue....
Ofcourse I dont understand what is the use of the MD5sum number
Thanks
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The MD5 is confirmation that what you downloaded matches what was uploaded to the server. It runs an algorithm against the file contents and generates that long number. When you compare the number to what is on the server page they should match.
If they don't match then HELL NO do not flash it or you will have a bricked device. Redownload it and don't flash anything unless the MD5 matches.
I totally missed that you posted this above or I would have told you sooner.
Thanks, well then i cant use that link i cant get the MD5 to match. I will google and see if I can find a twrp file that will work for me
hx4700 Killer said:
The MD5 is confirmation that what you downloaded matches what was uploaded to the server. It runs an algorithm against the file contents and generates that long number. When you compare the number to what is on the server page they should match.
If they don't match then HELL NO do not flash it or you will have a bricked device. Redownload it and don't flash anything unless the MD5 matches.
I totally missed that you posted this above or I would have told you sooner.
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ramez75 said:
Thanks, well then i cant use that link i cant get the MD5 to match. I will google and see if I can find a twrp file that will work for me
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This is the MD5 hash that you should get:
19d93f4ec4685b8124468684eb2913fc
This is the exact download link I used for my TF201 running the most recent JB Update:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf201/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf201-jb.blob
The file you get is: openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf201-JB.blob which is the one I say to rename to twrp.blob
I would NOT flash anything not from the source on this one. If its wrong your device is trash.
Hi again,
Ok so i got the correct TWRP.blob and I changed its name and put it in the folder with fastboot.exe. i plugged in my tf201 to my laptop followed the power volume sequence. I held the shift and right clicked on the folder but i didnt see "Open command window here". So how do i got about that. Do i use the "cmd" in the run from start to open the black dos screen and change directory (cd..) till i get to the folder that has the fastboot.exe
Thanks
hx4700 Killer said:
Once unlocked, power it off. Once off power it onby holding BOTH volume down and power buttons. When you see the menu appear the first option is RCK. press Volume Down to change the cursor to be over the USB logo (two presses of the button) and press volume up. This puts your device in fastboot mode
Back on your computer you should hopefully see a successfull driver install. I got drivers from downloading and installing the Android SDK so you may or may not need to do that. Android SDK
If all is prepared and you are in fastboot with drivers loaded:
On your computer hold shift and right click on the folder where fastboot and the twrp.blob file are and you will see a context menu. Click on "Open Command Window Here"
In the command window paste:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
and hit enter
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Yes, just open CMD and "cd" your way to the directory. Just make sure you end up inside the directory (ie. "...\UBTv1.3.2>")
ramez75 said:
Hi again,
Ok so i got the correct TWRP.blob and I changed its name and put it in the folder with fastboot.exe. i plugged in my tf201 to my laptop followed the power volume sequence. I held the shift and right clicked on the folder but i didnt see "Open command window here". So how do i got about that. Do i use the "cmd" in the run from start to open the black dos screen and change directory (cd..) till i get to the folder that has the fastboot.exe
Thanks
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Followed all the instructions and seemed all were successfull. I see a Superuse icon created. What do you mean by ADB? and what will yield root when I type?, where do I type?. I dont understand the last sentence, please can you empahsize on it
Thanks again
hx4700 Killer said:
ADB will now yield Root when you type: SU root and hit enter (grant root privs in the popup)etc...
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ramez75 said:
Followed all the instructions and seemed all were successfull. I see a Superuse icon created. What do you mean by ADB? and what will yield root when I type?, where do I type?. I dont understand the last sentence, please can you empahsize on it
Thanks again
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Lol, guess I didnt include one of those in the downloads. After flashing TWRP I assume you "Installed" the superuser zip? This is what roots the device.
I got ADB from several sources but this "root method" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 from bin4ry is what I have been using: (And no, it doesnt work for the prime because the exploit he uses to run the device in emulator mode doesnt work for us)
http://ul.to/xdevcthz
Your tab must be plugged in to the USB port of the computer of course.
Download the ZIP file and decompress. Use CMD to change directory to the unzipped folder and further in to the "STUFF" folder. type:
adb shell
<hit enter>
after a few seconds you should see a $ prompt and your are in to the console of your tablet.
Type:
su root
<hit enter>
Superuser will prompt you to grant root permissions and I set the setting so it doesnt prompt me every time.
Your prompt will change to # and thats it, you are root.
I don't seem to have the sudo on my tab so every time in a terminal I want root I will type that su root to get the # prompt.
Any apps that need root can now ask for it, you will get that same "Grant" prompt and do so if that is what you want.
Adding:
i just remembered that you said you downloaded the android SDK. ADB is in amongst those files as well.
By the i still didnt follow the below instructions but it seems i am already rooted because i was able to download titanium backup. So what will the below steps give me more.
Also how do i get rid of apps like Amazon kindle??.....
Below you say that you used the method from binary but you also say it doesnt wok with the prime. So i presume tf201 is the prime, so i still follow the below right
hx4700 Killer said:
Lol, guess I didnt include one of those in the downloads. After flashing TWRP I assume you "Installed" the superuser zip? This is what roots the device.
I got ADB from several sources but this "root method" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 from bin4ry is what I have been using: (And no, it doesnt work for the prime because the exploit he uses to run the device in emulator mode doesnt work for us)
http://ul.to/xdevcthz
Your tab must be plugged in to the USB port of the computer of course.
Download the ZIP file and decompress. Use CMD to change directory to the unzipped folder and further in to the "STUFF" folder. type:
adb shell
<hit enter>
after a few seconds you should see a $ prompt and your are in to the console of your tablet.
Type:
su root
<hit enter>
Superuser will prompt you to grant root permissions and I set the setting so it doesnt prompt me every time.
Your prompt will change to # and thats it, you are root.
I don't seem to have the sudo on my tab so every time in a terminal I want root I will type that su root to get the # prompt.
Any apps that need root can now ask for it, you will get that same "Grant" prompt and do so if that is what you want.
Adding:
i just remembered that you said you downloaded the android SDK. ADB is in amongst those files as well.
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ramez75 said:
By the i still didnt follow the below instructions but it seems i am already rooted because i was able to download titanium backup. So what will the below steps give me more.
Also how do i get rid of apps like Amazon kindle??.....
Below you say that you used the method from binary but you also say it doesnt wok with the prime. So i presume tf201 is the prime, so i still follow the below right
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What I meant was I use ADB from that root method from bin4ry. He includes ADB.EXE and needed DLL files so its a quick one stop shop for ADB.
Does the adb shell command give you anything? No its just proves root is available. Rootcheckers can also do it. ADB is just a way in to your device from a desktop machine.
I have never removed an APP but I believe removing its APK file from /system/app folder allows it to be removed or does remove it. ( i would save it somewhere in case you need/want it back)
Thank you for an easy to follow way to root a 4.1.1 JB OTA TF-201. It worked exactly as you described.
You may want to let some of the noob users know what in each zip file they need. It really helps if all the files you download are in one location unless you are familiar the windows command line.
Hi.
Im really confused at the moment. I recently got a Android 2.3.6 phone, models the HUAWEI Ascend Y201. So far happy with it but there are a few things I want to do- and reading up on it has more Tbab confused me. Firstly I want to remove the bloatware it came with but it seems this can't be done without ‘root‘. I understand that this basically allows me more permissions with the system? Secondly I am wondering about these ROMs. What do they do? Lastly, the play store seems to like telling me there is no space left for the application, but it installing to a 4gb SD card? An application I saw called MarketFix claims to fix it but needs root.
I have tried z4root (this did nothing) and gingerbreak (ran for 7 hours).
Anyone?
bump
super1click
try super1click
but need a pc .
if it didn't work I will show another way.
Answer?
I am not responsible for any damage you may do to your phone by following this guide.
The files you will need, download them and extract them to a folder on your desktop:
View attachment 1790730
UnlockBootloader.zip
View attachment recovery.zip
- Now, get your phone and go to Settings > Developer Tools. Make sure USB debugging is enabled.
- Also disable Fastboot in Settings.
- Connect your phone to your computer via USB and let it install the drivers. Make sure they are installed correctly. Do not select "Turn on USB storage" on your phone.
Here Comes How To Root + Unlock Bootloader:
1. Go to the folder on your desktop where you extracted the files.
2. Right click on unlockbootloader.exe and select 'Run as administrator'.
3. Click "ROOT Your Phone", the program will work and then close on it's own.
4. In your phone, go to the apps drawer and there should be a new app called Superuser.
5. Now go to your PC, open the same program, but this time click "Unlock BOOTLOADER".
6. Let it finish, the program will close on it's own, and then power off your phone.
7. Unplug the phone from the PC and we are done.
Congrats you have unlocked your bootloader and have root :angel:
<- hit the thanks button if i helped!
Don't work for me :'(
I don't have superuser installed
hello
I'll try to be as clear as possible
What I want: delete the chinese apps on this phone and enable the mobile data connection (not sure how to do this..) so i need root
My Firmware: this smartphone was with 2.3.6 stock firmware, after that I installed this rom: http://www.needrom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ZTE-U-V760.zip because they say it was ics, but it is gingerbread 2.3.4 so now I am on this firmware (stock)
My attempts:
1. superoneclick --> access denied in tmp folder, if the full log is needed I'll post it
2. unlockroot --> says unable to root your phone, buy full.. ecc.
3. mtkdroid tools --> it sent me here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38337401&postcount=5
I have tried this but at the step 6 I can't make the read back process start.. I don't know what is the problem, I think the drivers are ok because the preloader 65xx is recognized by windows (tried windows 8, 7 and on a clean xp)
4. I unzipped the rom, deleted the chinese apk files and zipped it.. in the recovery (still original recovery) problems with signature so I can't use that update.. the same trying to sign the zip with udatezipcreator..it's the first time I try something like this so maybe I made some errors..
Question: in the rom update.zip there isn't recovery.img, but there is boot.img
is it possible to root this damned smartphone with it or with any other method?
Really a big thanks in advance
Very EASY!!!!!!!
HI Freind if you want to root your android just download one click root software
1.download and install one click root
2.connect your device with pc and turn on usb storage
3.open one click root and it will show your device
4.Click root
5you are done enjoy your rooted phone!
This software stay on this for 15 minutes:
img705.imageshack.us/img705/456/97994288.png
And after:
img705.imageshack.us/img705/9731/30212882.png
I made 3 attempts, so I can add one click root to failed attempts -.-
thanks anyway..
Hello Everyone
I am starting this thread as a COMPLETE GUIDE FOR YOUR DEVICE which would include almost all aspects for your device.
BASIC ANDROID DEVELOPMENT
REFER TO THIS GUIDE FOR BASIC ANDROID KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
ALL ROMS,GUIDES, MODS, TUTORIALS LIST CLICK
ALL ROMS,GUIDES, MODS, TUTORIALS LIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. UNLOCK BOATLOADER
2. ROOT YOUR DEVICE
3. FLASHING TOOLS AND GUIDE
4. DRIVER ISSUES
5. MEMORY PROBLEMS
6. TA BACKUP
7. OFFICIALLY UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER (Not available now)
8. FAQ
9. GUIDES LIST
All Credits to the developers for their tools!
HTML:
I take no responsibility for world wars, broken phones, flying machines,
UFO invasions, bricked phones, dead sd card . If you agree to go ahead with this,
it is your choice and no blame should come to any developer/contributor whatsoever
PREREQUISITE
-USB DEBUGGING
For this guide to work, make sure usb debugging is enabled.
Go to Settings> About>Build Number> tap it 7 times and "Developer Options" should appear in settings.
In Developer Options> Enable USB Debugging.
-USB DRIVERS
For these I suggest use Flashtool. Check Drivers guide below for more information
REFER FAQ
New Method to Root M4 Aqua Dual E2363 *26.1.B.1.85 Found on Locked Bootloader. Please click on new method under Root How to root 5.0 Lollipop with RootkitXperia AND CHECK HIS TWITTER FOR UPDATES
STEP BY STEP NOOB GUIDE FOR TWRP AND ROOTING
BOATLOADER
YOU CAN UNOFFICIALLY UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER HERE
You first need to unlock your bootloader before you can root your device.
@lucaszell for the amazing guide. @Sam205 for pointing it out in M4 Aqua forum
1. Go to Sony Website HERE
2. Choose M2 or M and complete the steps to get your KEY
3. Install Flashtool
4. Go to Settings - About phone - Status
Scroll to down to see serial number. (device name)
Amended for clarifications
1.: Go to the folder where Flashtool is installed. Usually C:/Flashtool
2.: Open the folder named "Custom"
3.: Open the folder named "Mydevices" (if it exists, in my case Flashtool version 0.9.18.4) (You may create if it doesnot)
3b.: In the newer Flashtool, you need to put the folder in "C:\Users\<username>\.flashTool\registeredDevices" in step 3.
That is, if you've picked the default for your flashtool home folder or you can choose manually.
4.: Create A New Folder and Rename the folder with your device code. Refer to Obs2 how to find your device code
5.: Open the folder created previously
6.: Create a new text file and rename it as ulcode
7.: Paste your unlock code and save it in the text file
8.: Open Flashtools and try the BLU option again.
Obs 1: the step #3 I think it depends on your Flashtool version, because it wasn't mentioned at the solution
Obs 2: at the step #4 is mentioned your device code. your device code is showed in the log when you click the button BLU, at the "Current device", after your device model.
Search a line like:
09/045/2015 23:45:08 - INFO - Current device : C2104 - AB100C2DE3 - 1272-4136_R5B - 1269-5420_15.3.A.1.17 - WORLD-a_15.3.A.1.17
in this case, the device code is AB100C2DE3 and this should be the new folder name (step 4)
ROOT
NEW METHOD by @cubeundcube for locked bootloaders
OLDER METHOD
@husam666 Successfully found how to root the device. Please refer HERE
WORKING ON DEVICE MODELS
[E2303, E2353, E2333, E2306]
husam666 said:
TWRP Recovery for M4 Aqua (No gui, command line only)
This is for E2303 I didn't test on other models, feel free to do so but I take no responsibility whatsoever if anything happens
This will disable OTA updates, if you want them back you can flash the FOTA kernel with FlashTool
Confrmed to be working on those variants:
E2303, E2306, E2333, E2353, E2363
Ok here it is thanks to @jeffreyvh kernel we can finally flash zips however we have 3 catches:
1. No GUI (Sony's fault until they provide full sources for our phones, we're stuck here)
2. You have to mount /system, /data and /cache manually (Working on it)
3. No external SD card support (working on it)
No problem? Cool..
Ok here's how to do it:
0. You need unlocked bootloader <-- Click here to see how
1. Download the recovery.img
2. Flash the recovery file with fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
3. Pull the cable turning off your phone.
4. Press the power button + volume down, when the phone vibrates, press the volume down button repetedly.
5. The Sony logo will disappear and you'll get a black screen (It's okay, congrats you've now booted twrp)
Now for the magic:
Connect your cable, make sure you have ADB and drivers installed.
In your terminal or dos window type:
Code:
adb shell
you'll get a prompt like ~ #
type these three commands:
Code:
mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/system /system
mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/userdata /data
mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/cache /cache
Now that you have the partition mounted you can flash your zip files:
We don't have external SD card support so for now we're going to stick with sideload
type:
Code:
twrp sideload
adb shell will exit, it's okay now we can install the zip file like this:
Code:
adb sideload <path_to_zip>
path to zip on your computer without the < >
so if you downloaded superSU on C:\Downloads\SuperSU.zip
you type
Code:
adb sideload C:\Downloads\SuperSU.zip
when you're done type:
Code:
adb reboot
and pull the cable
For Rooting:
Download SuperSU flashable zip from here https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
and flash it like explained before
good luck
Special Thanks:
@jeffreyvh
@alby_var
@Hnk1
@zw3n
@S7relok
@dexter93
@babydolll @Sam205
The TWRP team and everyone who made this possible
Download Links:
http://d-h.st/wuGD
XDA:DevDB Information
M4 Aqua TWRP, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Contributors
husam666
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2015-09-11
Last Updated 2015-09-17
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Last Updated 22-2-2016
SONY OFFICIAL TOOLS
Sony PC Companion
This tool is officially from Sony and can be used to repair your drive.
You can also use this for your phone backup.
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/
It is for those who do not prefer unofficial ways!
EMMA
Refer to it here for instructions and download:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
FLASHTOOL
This tool is used to flash stock/custom kernels/recoveries to your device
Download link
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Instructions
I found this guide very helpful and thus you can refer it here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
SOME CONSIDERATIONS :
1.Make sure you choose the FTF file for your device or you can risk bricking your phone forever.
At the moment, there are no FTF files so you will need to be patient.
2. Make sure all drivers are properly installed
3. To boot into flashmode/fastboot, you will need to turn off device.Hold volume up OR volume down and then connect your device while holding the volume key.
Volume up would take you to flashmode while volume down would take you to fastboot mode. Remember, you will need fastboot/flashtool drivers before you can flash anything.
here is another guide for you just as reference.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
However if you have still issues , I can rewrite the guide.
ALL DRIVER PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
I have seen some posts where users are having difficulty connecting Xperia M4 to their PC or ADB. Therefore, I am writing this guide to help you all.
The guide was prepared using Windows 7 Ultimate but should work with Windows XP and Windows 8.
Firstly, Sony uses a different driver for their Xperia devices and therefore, sometimes you are unable to install drivers for your devices especially for ADB commands.
IF YOU ARE LUCKY
There are few ways to get around to install drivers for your device. The most convenient and easy is you plug in your device and wait for automatic detection of your device. Make sure you have USB connected as MTP in MY XPERIA in SETTINGS of your phone. The device drivers would be automatically installed by Windows update.
METHOD
If suppose you can not install your drivers, connect your xperia and then on your PC, go to My computer > Properties>Device Manager.
You should see an undetected hardware with a yellow exclamation mark over it. Open it and click on update my drivers. Then choose GOOGLE DRIVERS by choosing hard-drive. This should install the drivers for you. If this doesnot work. Try the attachment with the post where the drivers are modified to work with Sony Xperia Devices.
Follow the same steps but this time choose the attachment folder to search for drivers. It might say, the drivers are not verified. Just Ignore it and carry on installing them. You will need to unzip these files.
IF suppose you do not see any exclamation mark while you connect your xperia. Just go to control panel and add new hardware. Select, I will choose my device and then install from hard-disk. Select the folder where you have unzipped the files and you are good to go. The name of new hardware is not important as windows will read the drivers files and install drivers for Xperia.
This will install all drivers for your device. If there are two or more drivers while installing them. Redo the steps and install all of them individually.
Suppose your ADB still doesnot work, then
FOR ADB DRIVERS :
Download the ADB Universal Drivers and connect your device. Then hit install. The ADB drivers will be automatically detected and installed.
Further, if these tricks fail, you can delete the unknown driver from your control panel and then try finding it again by using refresh button(scan for new hardware changes) in device manager.
Another trick is to click on unknown drivers and delete them. Connect your phone and restart your phone. Then scan for new hardware in device manager. The drivers should be installed for your device.
If still there are some problems, I will try to help you out.
DOWNLOAD LINKS
DOWNLOAD GOOGLE DRIVERS FOR MTP/ PC ETC
https://dl-ssl.google.com//android/repository/latest_usb_driver_windows.zip
DOWNLOAD UNIVERSAL ADB DRIVERS HERE :
http://adbdriver.com/upload/AdbDriverInstaller.exe
UPLOADED FILE : Sony Xperia Drivers for ADB.
UPDATE (EASIEST METHOD) :
Use flashtool drivers to install adb/fastboot/flashboot drivers. This is the most simplest and easiest method I have come across lately.
Simply download flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Go to folder where you have downloaded it. Usually C:/flashtool/drivers.
Select the drivers for your particular device. I use universal for all three types of drivers. It is helpful to boot into fastboot/Flashtool before installing the drivers but not necessarily.
FOR LINUX DRIVERS :
(No drivers required)
In your Xperia go to :
Settings > Xperia > usb connectivity > usb connection mode
Select Mass storage mode (MSC) > Press OK
Then plug your phone with your SDCARD inside
Try this guide if that does not work,LINUX DRIVERS GUIDE
Good Luck
Still problem ? Quote me back
IMPORTANT
On windows 8 and above you will need to disable DRIVER VERIFICATION in your windows settings to successfully install your drivers
Memory, Storage and Debloating Problems
INSTRUCTIONS
LIST
SD MAID
ADVANCED TASK KILLER
TITANIUMBACKUP
GREENIFY
HOW TO KEEP RAM CLEAN AND KEEP YOUR PHONE BUTTER SMOOTH :
The phone MUST be fully rooted and all the recommended applications isntalled. They can be easily found on the Google Play. Links are provided for reference. In this guide I have used all the PRO (paid) applications. The Free versions will do fine but It is expected that some options are disabled in the free version. You can help developers by your contribution to their work
ADVANCED TASK KILLER
Advanced task manager is used to kill tasks running in the background.
Add advanced task killer widget to your home screen. Every time you need to kill background applications, just tap it once. This way all the applications in the background are periodically killed and thus, more RAM is available to your system and thus increased performance.
GREENIFY[ROOT]:
This application/system basically looks for applications running in the background. These background processes might slow down system. Furthermore, these increase the battery usage and reduce battery time. Greenify detects the background applications and hibernates them. This not only speeds up the phone but also saves battery.
SICK OF BLOATWARE?
TITANIUM BACKUP [ROOT]
Titanium backup is used for backing up your applications and system files. This can also DELETE applications from your ROM permenantly.
I recommend you make a backup with Titanium backup before uninstalling the files. REMEMBER, IF YOU UNINSTALL A SYSTEM FILE, YOU WILL NEED TO REFLASH YOUR ROM and you will end up in BOOTLOOP.
I will paste a screenshot to tell you which applications can be deleted easily.
OTHER SETTINGS :
Go to your settings>developers tools> background limit> use as less as you want. THIS WILL INCREASE USER EXPERIENCE
HOW TO SWAP EXTERNAL MEMORY & INSTALL AS MANY GAMELOFT GAMES AS YOU WANT
Many of you are having problems installing many games in your internal memory and can only utilise 4 gb of your memory. This means only 3 gameloft games. Thus I will briefly help you with memory issues related to Xperia M4
This one is very easy. Install Folder Mount and it will do the rest. Remember with free version, you can only mount 3 folders. The application is frequently updated and it has great support for Xperia M4.
Basically this application creates a link folder in your SD card which is detected by games automatically once fully setup. It also moves your files into your SD card and this saves your EXTERNAL MEMORY FULLY. You can install as many games or applications and link them to your SD card. Its that simple.
Use App analyzer option to mount folders. Manual folder mounts are not recommended!
Go to app analyzer>Select Game> Creat pair(s)>Move files as well> Mounted
Make sure Folder Mount is ticked green before running games.
INTERNAL MEMORY PROBLEMS
Internal memory not adding up? Unknown files hogging your space.
This can be managed by SD MAID and TITANIUM BACKUP.
With SD Maid, you can free a lot of space. It has many cool features. I use the Corpse finder and System cleaner, App Cleaner.
You may also try app cleaner if you like.
Go to CORPSE FINDER>FIND FILES>DELETE ALL FILES. It will take some time looking for files.
SYSTEMCLEANER>FIND FILES>DELETE ALL FILES. It will take some time looking for files.
TITANIUM BACKUP IS USED TO RELOCATE THE MEMORY THAT IS MISSING.
Titanium backup> MENU > clean up the dalvik cache
This will also give you back some INTERNAL MEMORY BACK.
LIST OF APPS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS
Active Clip
Calculator (small app version)
Email
Movie Creator
OfficeSuite
PlayStation Video
Sketch
Small App Framework
Small App Launcher
Small App Widget
Small Apps Manager
Smart Connect
Support
Timer (small apps version)
Touch Block
What's New
Music
Music Visualization Wallpapers
Podcast
Video
Visualiser (has same icon as Sony's Music in Titanium Backup)
Refer Screenshots
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HOW TO MAKE A TA PARTITION BACKUP.
1. Download the latest version of Backup TA from here DOWNLOAD HERE
2. Extract the ZIP file to a folder location of your choosing.
3. Navigate to the folder location of Backup TA.
4. Make sure no other script or application which is using ADB is running.
5. Make sure the device is booted in normal mode (the way you normally use it).
6. Run Backup-TA.bat
7. Read the last paragraph of the license before continuing.
8. Read the information and follow the instructions given by the tool.
Someone pointed out that the script needs root to work.
UNLOCK bootloader from Official Website[ Sony doesnot support unlock bootloader of this device yet
However, Once supported, the following method MUST work!
OFFICIAL SONY WEBSITE TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Please note! It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of this model. You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu.
Open the Contacts app.
Click the menu button in the top right.
Click Settings.
Long press (for about 5 seconds) somewhere in the empty space just above soft key bar, and then release your finger. A button named Enter service code will then appear in the same area (this may take a few tries).
Click Enter service code. A dialler will appear.
Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked(bootloader).
If your bootloader can be unlocked, proceed to the above website and follow the on screen instructions. You do not need to download full adb , just download the platform tools attached with this guide.
FOR MY REFERENCE. IGNORE
Just for my reference. Ignore it
These do not work.
Refer to first post for prerequisites.
ROOT CONFIRMATION
It was false root confirmation. You are more than welcome to try to find which method works for you from the following.
I have few confirmations of root working on Xperia M4 using this tool. Ignore what it says about kitkat or anything. Just make sure you got USB debugging enabled and drivers installed.
http://rootgenius.com/
Other methods that might work.
METHOD 1 (Kitkat/Lollipop. Unlocked/Locked Bootloaders)
This method has been implemented many a times by me and it has yeilded high results on different devices I have worked on.
We will replace the KingUser (chinese app like SuperSu) with SuperSU so you do not need to worry. You can also factory reset in order to be completely certain that no extra scripts are left in your system if you have any doubts about privacy.
1.Install iRoot (also called Vroot) (in chinese). The Chinese version is on 1.83 while the english translated is still on 1.78. Use the Chinese one.
http://www.mgyun.com/
2.Run iRoot app from PC. Wait till it is complete. You will have root with some system cleaner app with King user. Maybe you be successful with full root. Check Root Checker.
METHOD 2
It is also a chinese method and it also has been used by me for few devices. Many people have problems trusting it, but it installs superSU so I think I would not be concerned much. Feel free to try
1.Install KingoRoot
http://www.kingoapp.com/
2. Run the script and see if it helps. Wait about 15 minutes .
METHOD 3
1.After running iRoot for explort, run KingoRoot. Wait about 5-15 minutes as it would go on forever if it is not successful in rooting your device.
2.Close afterwards.
3. Run Iroot and Kingoroot together. Wait till it is restarted and you acquire root with KingUser.
The trick here is the moment, System is being restarted (device), Kingoroot pushes some scripts and together they are a deadly combination.
To GET SUPERSU if you got any other app instead for ROOT
1.Install supersu from market.
2.Update binaries
3.Restart.
Does not work ?
Use Beta SuperSU instead versions 2.48/2.49.
Install apk and try updating binaries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
METHOD 4
1.Download towelroot apk.
2.Install and run
Check FAQ
https://towelroot.com/
METHOD 5
SUPERONECLICK ROOT
Check FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
METHOD 6
Try the z4root app
Check FAQ
Download here
http://z4root.en.uptodown.com/android/download
METHOD 7
http://www.oneclickroot.com/
Install the programme on the PC and run on screen instructions.
METHOD 8
Download Motochopper and try it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2004316&d=1369929448
You will need to update SuperSU in these cases as well
METHOD 9
Use DoomLord Tool Kit.
Enable USB debugging and run the script. Start with the latest script v17 and carry on with older version scripts. You may need to update SuperSU/Superuser file to latest 2.49 Beta. Link in FAQ
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!
NEW:
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit.zip
OLD:
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v16_perf-event-exploit.zip
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v15_perf-event-exploit.zip
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit.zip
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v13_perf-event-exploit.zip
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v12_perf-event-exploit.zip
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v11_perf-event-exploit.zip
FAQ
In some scripts, you might find outdated version of SuperSU and it would not work unless you change the file with the latest SuperSU. Make sure you keep the name of the zip same, for example if the folder contains update, rename superSU 2.48 or 2.49 or2.47 or 2.46 to update as well. If it contains superSU, rename it to SuperSU.zip from supersu beta 2.49Beta etc.
You can find the superSU zip here :
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
Guides List
This would contain all the guides for your device. I have added the basic problems already but I hope more users contribute to this thread
ROOTING
ROOT/TWRP
ROOT ALL MODELS
[TUT] BLU, TWRP , ROOT Xperia M4 Aqua [complete step]
ROMS & DEVELOPMENT
Unofficial CyanogenMod 12.1 by ProjectMarshmallow
[BL LOCKED][ROOT]TWRP Touch Recovery for BL locked M4 Aqua
ANDROID OPEN SOURCE G-OS PROJECT
5.0
[RECOVERY] TWRP Touch Recovery for Sony M4 Aqua
[ROM][Flashable ZIP] STOCK FLASHABLE 26.1.A.2.167
[ROM][E2303]Debloated ROM[v0.0.3]
[5.1.1_r26] [UBL] Temasek's Unofficial Build
Aosp 6.0 - e2303 / e2306
[5.0.2] [WIP] AOSP for E2303 [By: Beta Team]
[5.1.1][E2303] AOSP by Beta Team [WIP]
[ROM] De-Bloated Stock 5.0 (E2303) LITE VERSION
[RECOVERY] Cyanogen Recovery Touch for Sony M4 Aqua
[STOCK][5.0] Xperia M4 Deodex
REPAIR /BRICKED/RETURN TO STOCK
MEMORY GUIDES
DRIVER GUIDES
OTHERS
Fix Camera Stock Retrieving after installing Xposed
[ROOT] Change CPU temp. limits ("Manage" overheating) (Updated 10/11/15)
[xposed] how to install xposed on rooted m4 aqua
MODS
SOUND MOD STEREO SPEAKERS - V3
BOOT ANIMATION CHANGER
[MOD][5.0][M4 Aq][PORT]TeleService: CallRecorder + Disabled Notification Data Traffic
xperia music mod black dark theme by iandroidx
[THEME][TWRP] DARK TWRP beta by alby_var
Ad Blocking without Root
Please quote me if I have missed any important guide and you think it deserves to be here.
SUGGESTIONS ?
Kindly give your suggestions and your feedback
CONTRIBUTIONS AND MY HEARTY THANKS TO
@husam666 for the first person to root the device and make a working recovery via adb commands @lucaszell for the guidance how to obtain ulcode. @Sam205 for pointing it out in M4 Aqua forum
XperiaRootKit developed by cubeundcube and pointed in the thread by @AndroPlus
@TheShadow523 for his support and providing screenshots of apps list.
IF A MISSED SOMEONE, PLEASE PM ME AND I BE HAPPY TO ADD YOUR NAME
Kingo root doesn't work, and there are security concerns about iRoot/vRoot. I wouldn't recommend either. Towelroot doesn't work on any Lollipop device to the best of my knowledge. SuperOneClick and Z4Root are both for Gingerbread devices, so neither of those are even worth trying.
MetalOllie said:
Kingo root doesn't work, and there are security concerns about iRoot/vRoot. I wouldn't recommend either. Towelroot doesn't work on any Lollipop device to the best of my knowledge. SuperOneClick and Z4Root are both for Gingerbread devices, so neither of those are even worth trying.
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i tried almost everything... but no method is working for me... if one works i let you know^^
I don't see a prerooted ftf working either, until there is a recovery method for the phone. As far as I know, only a true stock ftf can be flashed using flashtools.
M4Aqua said:
i tried almost everything... but no method is working for me... if one works i let you know^^
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I will update the SuperSU so it might be helpful. Will update you when I am done with the guides
Very nice work sir, Appreciate it very much.
As I said on other thread, I cant wait for my device to be rooted and get all the blootware away
When any method works, I'll post my feedback right here!
MetalOllie said:
Kingo root doesn't work, and there are security concerns about iRoot/vRoot. I wouldn't recommend either. Towelroot doesn't work on any Lollipop device to the best of my knowledge. SuperOneClick and Z4Root are both for Gingerbread devices, so neither of those are even worth trying.
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M4Aqua said:
i tried almost everything... but no method is working for me... if one works i let you know^^
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Desakato said:
Very nice work sir, Appreciate it very much.
As I said on other thread, I cant wait for my device to be rooted and get all the blootware away
When any method works, I'll post my feedback right here!
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The guide has been completed. It is upto you to try and find an exploit. At the moment, this is your best bet and I have used many methods for recent devices on Lollipop to root my devices and these tools have been successful. At times, you only need to update SuperSU in the script usually. Give them a try and post your valuable feedback.
I hope you are all aware of USB debugging needs to turned on and you have all the latest drivers installed!
If any script can not find your device, it means either USB debugging is turned off or you do not have drivers installed
Hnk1 said:
The guide has been completed. It is upto you to try and find an exploit. At the moment, this is your best bet and I have used many methods for recent devices on Lollipop to root my devices and these tools have been successful. At times, you only need to update SuperSU in the script usually. Give them a try and post your valuable feedback.
I hope you are all aware of USB debugging needs to turned on and you have all the latest drivers installed!
If any script can not find your device, it means either USB debugging is turned off or you do not have drivers installed
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I know USB debugging has to be enabled. Updating or installing SuperSu is only useful once the device has been rooted. Unfortunately none of the methods posted are capable of doing so. If you post a guide to rooting, it shouldn't be up to me to find the solution; respectfully, it rather defeats the object of "a guide". Some of the methods proposed haven't worked since Gingerbread. Which script are you referring to, and how does one update it to include SuperSu?
MetalOllie said:
I know USB debugging has to be enabled. Updating or installing SuperSu is only useful once the device has been rooted. Unfortunately none of the methods posted are capable of doing so. If you post a guide to rooting, it shouldn't be up to me to find the solution; respectfully, it rather defeats the object of "a guide". Some of the methods proposed haven't worked since Gingerbread. Which script are you referring to, and how does one update it to include SuperSu?
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I understand your point mate. No offense!
The problem is that I do not own this device, if I had this device or you can provide me an FTF file, maybe I can work something out. For now, you can try these methods. I have successfully rooted LG devices/ Xperia and even samsung using the above 8 methods.
For your other questions, look at this. Also, Sometimes when i was trying to root my device , supersu 2.46 was not able to root it with the same script yet when i replaced it with 2.447 beta. It did
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61228366&postcount=6
Hnk1 said:
I understand your point mate. No offense!
The problem is that I do not own this device, if I had this device or you can provide me an FTF file, maybe I can work something out. For now, you can try these methods. I have successfully rooted LG devices/ Xperia and even samsung using the above 8 methods.
For your other questions, look at this. Also, Sometimes when i was trying to root my device , supersu 2.46 was not able to root it with the same script yet when i replaced it with 2.447 beta. It did
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61228366&postcount=6
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FTF files: http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-m4-aqua.78/
banciii said:
FTF files: http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/categories/xperia-m4-aqua.78/
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Desakato said:
Very nice work sir, Appreciate it very much.
As I said on other thread, I cant wait for my device to be rooted and get all the blootware away
When any method works, I'll post my feedback right here!
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MetalOllie said:
I don't see a prerooted ftf working either, until there is a recovery method for the phone. As far as I know, only a true stock ftf can be flashed using flashtools.
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I have few root confirmations. Check root post for details!
Hnk1 said:
I have few root confirmations. Check root post for details!
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im at the moment trying to root the phone with geniusroot....
when its finished i give u a response
EDIT: Geniusroot is not working.... still without root^^
M4Aqua said:
im at the moment trying to root the phone with geniusroot....
when its finished i give u a response
EDIT: Geniusroot is not working.... still without root^^
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Can you post screenshots and you have proper drivers and usb debugging on ?
Have you tried any other method from my guide ? I think first 3 ones should work!
Please provide your feedback