I have just got a new MediaPad S7-301U which was shipped running the official Huawei ICS 4.0.3. Very happy so far but I would like to root it without changing the ROM and risking the chance of instability. Are there any Root Only methods for this version?
Thanks
This was cross posted in another thread:
http://www.modaco.com/topic/354579-...-mediapad-t-mobile-springboard-orange-tahiti/
That's one option. If Huawei releases a patch then it won't work anymore.
The way that should work patch-proof is:
- Download one of the beta ClockworkMod ports for the tablet.
- Download SuperSU and save the zip on the external SD card
- Boot into fastboot and flash CWM to recovery and recovery2
- Boot into CWM recovery and flash the SuperSU zip.
But if you are not comfortable using fastboot feel free to try the soft root.
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Ok so im by no means new to rooting and roms and the like since ive rooted every phone ive had over the last 5 years but for the life of me i can not seems to figure out these sony devices. So i downloaded and flashed the new 5.1.1 ftf thru flashtool last night and everything is working fine. I have google and searched thru xda about ways to root and i thought the first step would be to install XZdual recovery but i downloaded nuts installer and ran it which seems to have worked but it still does nothing whether trying to manually enter recovery or doing it thru adb. Ok guys what am i doing wrong? Any help would be great!
Must downgrade to 4.4.2, the XZDR will root and install a recovery, then you install a pre rooted package or modified but stock-based 5.1.1 ROM, you won't loose root or recovery; but you wont be able to update via "official" methods like OTA or PC Companion because you have modified the phone's software.
Step # 1 is downgrade to 4.4.2 (314 build number works like a charm)
Damn what a pain but thank you for the reply at least thats a start since there are lots of guides for rooting 4.4.2 lol. Thanks
You don't have to downgrade to kitkat, You can downgrade to lollipop 5.0.2 (by flashing a new ftf via flashtool) and root via king root and install recovery via xzrecovery app (after getting root access) and then follow these steps:
1.Download a pre-rooted firmware 5.1.1 (flashable zip)
2.Boot into Recovery (TWRP Recommend)
3.Install - Choose ROM direction - flash the ROM zip and wipe cache\dalvik cache
(don't worry this won't wipe your data)
# I highly recommend you to do a factory reset after flashing because if you didn't the phone will be laggy and battery will drain extremely fast
*And If you have xposed installed don't forget to remove it because it may causes problems
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AK2H said:
You don't have to downgrade to kitkat, You can downgrade to lollipop 5.0.2 (by flashing a new ftf via flashtool) and root via king root
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If your going to downgrade to an older version of Android, why not go to a version of Android that can be rooted by an app that that doesn't require internet access or all the permissions of kingroot?
Kingroot requires a lot of permissions on your phone to complete something fairly basic.
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A bit of background here:
I am trying to get setup for a fresh install of [ROM][LOLLIPOP][LB/UB][5.1.1] eXistenZ Premium | 7.0.0 | FINAL | 16/02.
As per that threads directions:
Fresh installation:
LOCKED & UNLOCKED Bootloaders
Flash latest rootable Sony's rom with flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2162907)
Root
Install NUT dual recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2261606) or the recovery of your choice.
Reboot in recovery, Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik/ART Cache.
Flash the rom.
Flash update if available.
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So I am struggling getting a "lastest rootable sony" stock ROM working with root. All my tools are working just fine (ADB/Fastboot/Flashtools/PRFCreator) and bootloader is unlocked, I've just been out of this way too long. I can get a stock FTF file flashed but I just can't get root. I think I really just need to know which FTF to grab and which root technique I should be using for that FTF version. I've tried grabbing some older FTF's (KK) but I still haven't had much luck with root. The flashtools root techiques all give me the same "ERROR - Illegal key size or default parameters". With my understanding and past experience this really should be an easy task but it is definitely not being so right now.
Any specific advise I would really appreciate right now.
To be clear right now:
Boot loader is unlocked
Tools are working ADB/fastboot/Flashtools
No custom recovery
No Root
I can flash any FTF no problem
i get root with this method, downgrade to KK, root and recovery (root in KK is easy) then flash via recovery any custom rom, in your case eXistenZ
What version the firmware are you using and what root technique?
I tried a KK version and towelroot app. App reported root was achieved but it wasn't.
Going to try 23.0.1.A.0.167 which should be KK 4.4.4 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Best root Method for kk 4.4.4?
Shouldn't be too confusing if you done it before. Basically you are going to flash a custom kernel with built in recovery and flash a SuperSU zip to get root before flashing your rom.
1. Download and flash stock Lollipop 5.1.1 FTF (either 232 or 264) with flashtool.
2. Download AndroPlus Kernel for Z2 here.
3. Flash with fastboot.
4. Download SuperSu zip and place onto SD card.
5. Boot into recovery and flash the zip. Reboot without wiping anything.
6. Download your ROM, in your case eXistenZ and place on SD card.
7. Reboot in recovery, Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik/ART Cache.
8. Flash ROM and update.
9. Reboot and you're done.
Hi there !
Today, after downloading an OTA update, my phone told me "Installation Failed", and now, it is stuck in recovery mode after booting.
I've been rooted (using kingroot im a nub ikr) but unroot as soon as possible cause i only needed to change the MAC adress of my phone to be able to use it in a hotel. Then, as i said, unroot, change back to my original MAC adress, install OTA and boom, stuck into recovery mode without any possibility to boot, normal or fastboot. I tried to wipe data and cache but it doesn't work. I've been looking to this thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/help/oneplus-x-stuck-recovery-failed-ota-t3262390 ) but, unfortunately, i don't have any SD card, so my questions are, will the thread method work if i buy a new SD card ?
And will i have to download and flash the full rom or only the OTA ?
PS: No custom ROM, no custom recovery. || Sorry for english, french student and not really pro.
Never OTA with root installed/adjustments made. You could manually download the OTA zip and flash it.
hi
1st are u on stock recovery or twrp
download the full rom place it on the root of ur sd or internal storage NOT in any folder
do a full wipe and flash the rom u should be ok good luck
I fixed my issue, i was on stock recovery wich means you can't access the storage, here is what i've done -->
Install ADB+Fastboot
Connect Phone to PC in fastboot mode
Flash twrp after unlocking bootloader
Now phone recognized, i've downloaded stock onyx ROM from one plus
Then i've flashed the ROM from twrp and my phone finally boot...
Full tutorial for those experiencing that issue
--> [CAN'T POST LINK BUT ITS ON ONE PLUS FORUM JUST TYPE ONE PLUS X STUCK IN RECOVERY MODE]
Desperate help needed to go back to stock (Mate 10 Pro EMUI 8 TWRP & MAGISK) BLA-L09
Hello there. I'm used to Samsung devices and the more I read about Huawei devices the more lost I feel about them.
So, my Mate 10 pro BLA-L09 is currently running Build Number 8.0.0.131(C782). It is rooted with Pretoriano's TWRP and Magisk (Using the All-In-One tool). Of course, I can't get any pending update installed. I would like to receive that EMUI 9 update. I've read people have been successful using HuRupdater and some others ended up with a hard bricked device. Some other people suggest the safest option is to uninstall Magisk, flash stock recovery and let the phone update itself.
So far, I've downloaded the same full 8.0.0.131(C782) firmware I'm on from Firmware Finder and downloaded Huawei Update extractor to extract the recovery from UPDATE.APP. However, instead of having one recovery file to extract, there are 3 Recoveries (named: RECOVERY_RAMDIS, RECOVERY_VBMETA, RECOVERY_VENDOR) and another 4 E-Recoveries.
Can anyone please give me some step by step guidance on what to do? I'll Paypal you a beer if I'm successful with the help.
Cheers!
May be you can simply dload the firmware and then it should be full stock if dload works. Dload guide is given in my signature
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May be you can simply dload the firmware and then it should be full stock if dload works. Dload guide is given in my signature
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Thanks! But I think dload won't work with custom recovery, right? I'm on TWRP. And getting stock recovery is just what I'm trying to achieve.
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Thanks! But I think dload won't work with custom recovery, right? I'm on TWRP. And getting stock recovery is just what I'm trying to achieve.
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Dload replaces your twrp and custom boot both. It will bring back your phone to full stock. Else you could extract the images from your firmware and then flash. Let me give you the commands.
Thanks! I just fixed my issue by flashing this through TWRP: it Installs the Oreo stock recovery.
The procedure was:
-Booted into TWRP
-Uninstalled Magisk (by flashing Magisk Uninstall Zip)
-Flashed the stock recovery (from the link below) through TWRP
-Reboot
-Check for system updates, phone will install them with no problems
Phone will be unrooted and will have stock recovery. Don't know if this will work for every stock build, it worked with mine 8.0.0.131(C782).
Link:
https://mega.nz/#!8Swx3QaC!3JQ9imU70E9O1BxgO53Z754lGCZxCbKGgSHqvTEcXsQ
I was getting the command ready for you. Glad you fixed it yourself
[*]Run the command to boot to fastboot
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
[*]On fastboot screen, you will have bootloader state as Unlocked and FRP Unlocked.
[*]Flash the stock Recovery Ramdisk as
Code:
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk <Recovery_File_Name>.img
[*]If you have installed magisk, flash the stock boot ramdisk.img as
Code:
fastboot flash ramdisk <ramdisk_File_Name>
So I have rooted my Android Galaxy A8 (SM-A530F) Android version 9. To do this I used TWRP to install RMM_Bypass_v3_corsicanu.zip, no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip-6.0 and Magisk-v19.3.zip. Everything works fine, but I cannot encrypt the device! I have also tried the fast encryption option with no luck.
I tried a couple of suggestions from the following forum post https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-device-encryption-t3742493?nocache=1 namely where it says:
- Flash the stock book.img back in Odin and apply no-verity-opt-encrypt in TWRP. Use 7-Zip to create a tar only containing the stock BOOT.IMG and flash it in Odin using the AP slot.
- Flash back a TWRP backup taken of the boot partition before installing a root ROM, but after flashing no-verity-opt-encrypt.
After following the two options listed above the phone just un-roots!
I have also tried to shuffle the order in which the three zip files(mentioned earlier) are installed via TWRP with no success.
Does anyone know of any other solutions to having both encryption with root? Are there other better ways to root the phone that might enable encryption?
Grateful for any help, thanks.