Hi,
I've written a small utility to make a read of current devices firmware.
There is no need of root. What it is for? - I need stock readouts for making
proper firmwares for S.onyTablet.S [FLASHER] tool,
and solve problems with (vendor) oem sony apps.
FIRMWARE READER will:
1) read datapp partition to internal storage,
2) read system partition to internal storage,
3) copy files to pc,
4) compress data to two zip's,
FOR NOW I'VE GOT BIG REQUEST:
I NEED READ OUT FROM XPERIA TABLET STOCK R6B,
TO MAKE IT FULLY WORKING WITH [FLASHER] TOOL!
fail. i havent thought that dd works only on rooted devices.
consider it as not obsolete.
thank you to everybody who wanted to help
br
condi
did some one else already give it you you if not i will update and do it if it helps you find root
hi, first of all a huge thanks for condi'efforts. i tried to read the FW on my xperia 3g tablet, it failed after "push busy box"
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It also said the same for my tablet and it did not create the zip files
Doesn't work, any Mac friendly script?
hi guys,
thank you for quick response!
i've found the problem, uploaded v1.1,
please try it now
br
condi
just tried it again, it says the folder /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 and /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 can not be accessed
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Hi,
some days ago i brought a new Prestigio Tablet. There was no Root Tool available for this tablet and i did a lot of searching to find a way to achieve root rights.
Today I found a way and want to share my results with you.
The solution is similar to the one described in this Post.
The main difference is the file system of the system image.
In the PMP5080B Rom the system.img is in cramfs and the wendal script unpacks this image onto disk.
The system.img in the PMP5097C is ext3 so you can mount the image directly on a Linux system and copy the Superuser binaries and set the rights with chmod.
copy /B su system\bin\
copy /B Superuser.apk system\app\
chmod -R 0777 system/*
chmod 6755 system/bin/su
chmod 6755 system/app/Superuser.apk
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after you did this and copied the modified image back into the Temp/Image folder you can use the script to pack the ROM back together.
Now you can flash the new ROM on the usual way like described in the manual.
Hope this helps
Please can you upload the patched image file ..
THX a lot
Here you are:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwa1d0v6lotuhwi/rootrom.zip
teddybt said:
Here you are:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwa1d0v6lotuhwi/rootrom.zip
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thx .. i have install the rom but i have no root .....
I checked the uploaded Rom.
The owner of the Superuser files was not root.
Hope this will fix the issue.
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwa1d0v6lotuhwi/rootrom.zip
Thx Thx Thx... Rooted pmp 5097 now... Your the Best... 1000 Thx
OMG thank you so much for this! I have been waiting a long time for this. You are awesome!
You don't happen to know how to install clockworkmod if its possible do u? Cheers.
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Is there any link for this?
I have 1.06 on my tablet and I would like to root it.
I have 1.06 also.
Is there a way to root it?
I found 1.06 root version on a RU site.
This version has 512 MB for apps and later on 1GB for apps ver. should be available.
iJohnny said:
I found 1.06 root version[/URL] on a RU site.
This version has 512 MB for apps and later on 1GB for apps ver. should be available.
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I installed this onto my 5097 and it hasn't seemed to give me root access at all have i missed something?
smithaz1212 said:
I installed this onto my 5097 and it hasn't seemed to give me root access at all have i missed something?
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Same problem here
I dont suppose anyone has had any progress with the russian firmware which was posted earlier, still cant seem to gain root access through it for some reason. It might possibly be the same problem as was detailed before in that the owner of the superuser is not root? although i have noticed that there is no superuser app on this firmware, any ideas anyone?
Ok found a firmware that seems to be rooted and is working 100% on my device only small issue is that it is for another tablet (eFun M1005) which seems to be the exact same tablet just rebranded for sale in asia possibly. Anyway:
h t t p ://narod.ru/disk/48873776001.bacdb0ce2f72ba9a6bd089bf055f247a/M1005HN_20120419_V1.0.3_OS4.0_mod_v2.7z.html
As i said is working fine on my tablet and seems to have no problems but i have only tested it for ~1 hour
1.06 root
I found 1.06 root version on a RU site.
This version has 512 MB for apps and later on 1GB for apps ver. should be available.
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Its no root
I made rooted version of latest v.1.0.6 firmware. But as a new user, I cannot post link
Thanks to daddycruel for posting my link in next post.
Here is the link for download, thank's to gregyk!
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ignk4l
mount
Hi,
I've just downloaded official and rooted 1.0.6 img and I wanted to look into it before flashing. For some reason
Code:
mount -t ext3 -o loop ASBSM1005HN_20120802_V1.0.6.img /mnt
on my box doesn't work (wrong superblock). Did they changed fs or I'm doing something wrong?
BTW thanks for sharing the rom.
Ficik said:
Hi,
I've just downloaded official and rooted 1.0.6 img and I wanted to look into it before flashing. For some reason
Code:
mount -t ext3 -o loop ASBSM1005HN_20120802_V1.0.6.img /mnt
on my box doesn't work (wrong superblock). Did they changed fs or I'm doing something wrong?
BTW thanks for sharing the rom.
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You must extract firmware file with Wendal RK29xx Image Tools and then you get images (.img) that you can mount in linux (system.img, etc ..).
I rooted like this: extracted firmware with wendal, than mounted system.img in linux - copied "su" and "superuser.apk" and set right permissions to this files. Than packed firmware back together also with wendal tools.
Today I had to send my 5097 for repair ... it won't turn on no more normally. I had to press few times reset, then power and if that didn't work - sometimes it started when I connected it to PC. I tried several different firmwares, but same situation with all.
Anyone heard of or had similar problems?
Hello there. As you will notice, I am new to this forum. I own the Xperia U (ST25i) handset, and currently run the .564 firmware. Unfortunately for me and multiple others, my bootloader is locked, and my phone is also SIM locked to Three UK. Now, I am aware that for users with an Xperia S, there is a method to obtain root access through downgrading to Gingerbread, then running a script of some sort and updating to ICS. But, as there is not an ICS update for the Xperia U as of yet, this method does not work. But I'm thinking; surely if the exploit RUNS in gingerbread, it could get access to system files and such, without the need of ICS? My understanding is slim, granted. But I'm familiar with rooting, ADB commands and the Android file structure.
I would like for anybody with knowledge to help in this, as it could potentially be a breakthrough in rooting all NXT Xperia devices without losing warranty.
Many thanks,
-Pokoby
UPDATE
Having modified the .bat files and testing both the original and the modified versions of them, I can confirm they do not work. The problem lies in gaining root shell access. ADB shell always comes up with a $, rather than a #. This means there is no access to any of the files in /system/, /data/ or any derivatives. Unfortunately, that is where all of the files used to root are kept. I would love to work at a way around, and will help in any way I can.
-Pokoby
I have a xperia U with LB also. I´m not a developer but it would be great if someone could help with this idea.
gengi said:
I have a xperia U with LB also. I´m not a developer but it would be great if someone could help with this idea.
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Well, it'd be a tonne of help if you'd test my work with me
I've managed to get shell root, but for some reason it still will not let me push files to /system/ or to the /data/ partitions. Finding out a workaround. Although, I've noticed a "recovery" folder created in /mnt/sdcard/ by default (after I factory restored my ST25i). Wondering if the phone crashes, it'd load a .sin or .img file from it?
If anyone can help, do all NXT line devices have this folder in their /mnt/sdcard?
-Pokoby
Never noticed that. I´m upgrading my software and i you´l see if i have one named recovery.
Edit: I also have that folder. Any idea?
gengi said:
Never noticed that. I´m upgrading my software and i you´l see if i have one named recovery.
Edit: I also have that folder. Any idea?
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Kind of. On one of my friends' crappy Chinese android phones had one, and it booted either a .elf or recovery.img file from it if the system crashed in some way (as in total lock up, not just an app force closing). I may have to test this, but Sony aren't stupid, so I reckon it'll have something to do with engineering.
This is a folder created by system because i deleted and made a hard reset and the foder was there again. What is the purpose of that folder? How can we use it?
gengi said:
This is a folder created by system because i deleted and made a hard reset and the foder was there again. What is the purpose of that folder? How can we use it?
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So far, I put the file for ClockworkMod Recovery in there. I made a batch file which essentially sends a couple hundred bizarre requests through ADB, which crashed the phone. Phone froze, did a reboot but no luck. I don't think there's any prime reason for it.
it´s not possible to put a rooted image file in there and use it somehow?
nope
nickholtus said:
nope
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Can´t you lie??? looool...
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More serious now.
Why does exist that folder?
Well good luck.
Realising that the recovery folder was relatively pointless from a rooting standpoint, I have managed to compile a bunch of .bat files which can and have successfully rooted my Xperia U. I believe I'll need to get permission from whoever made zergRush to distribute this, unless somebody tells me otherwise. Nevertheless, it is a modified version of zergRush. If you want technical details, PM me about it and I'll be happy to talk. But all it does is gain shell root access and push files, in a very similar way to that of the Xperia S rooting method.
I'll hopefully have an upload later today, but in preparation:
Use Flastool to flash the stock .564 firmware
Wipe EVERYTHING in Flashtool
Reflash the .564 firmware without wiping /data/ and such (Not too sure if necessary, but is required in the process)
Make sure you have the correct drivers installed for ADB and such (A no brainer)
Pokoby said:
Realising that the recovery folder was relatively pointless from a rooting standpoint, I have managed to compile a bunch of .bat files which can and have successfully rooted my Xperia U. I believe I'll need to get permission from whoever made zergRush to distribute this, unless somebody tells me otherwise. Nevertheless, it is a modified version of zergRush. If you want technical details, PM me about it and I'll be happy to talk. But all it does is gain shell root access and push files, in a very similar way to that of the Xperia S rooting method.
I'll hopefully have an upload later today, but in preparation:
Use Flastool to flash the stock .564 firmware
Wipe EVERYTHING in Flashtool
Reflash the .564 firmware without wiping /data/ and such (Not too sure if necessary, but is required in the process)
Make sure you have the correct drivers installed for ADB and such (A no brainer)
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will there ever be a way to root without wiping data etc? i've only recently upgraded to ics, and my phone is set up exactly as i want it now, except battery life is awesome, so i want to root so that i can use setcpu or similar to underclock.
Gloris said:
will there ever be a way to root without wiping data etc? i've only recently upgraded to ics, and my phone is set up exactly as i want it now, except battery life is awesome, so i want to root so that i can use setcpu or similar to underclock.
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Which phone are you using? There isn't an ICS ROM for the Xperia U. If you have the Xperia S, there's a seperate rooting guide available on these forums
Did you realy found way to root Xperia U,cant wait you upload files.
Hope it will work because I just need root,custom kernel is pointless.
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XperianPro said:
Did you realy found way to root Xperia U,cant wait you upload files.
Hope it will work because I just need root,custom kernel is pointless.
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I shall upload screenshots shortly, hang on.
EDIT
Root access from the terminal emulator, here y'ar
Nice.
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XperianPro said:
Nice.
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Gonna have a go at some ADB pushing and pulling. Might do some little tweaks in build.prop, as a test. Will keep you all updated, and will hopefully release soon!
If you got it you are my idol !! looool...
Pokoby said:
Gonna have a go at some ADB pushing and pulling. Might do some little tweaks in build.prop, as a test. Will keep you all updated, and will hopefully release soon!
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Use script that will just add lines to build.prop instead of replacing it whole if possible.
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Hi folks, first post.
I'm trying to root my daughters Nabi 2 using the very good guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
However at the moment i don't have an sdcard in it. My question is this (and i apologize if this is a silly noob question but the touchscreen revolution seemed to miss me) Can i just push root.zip and gapps.zip to the tablet rather than an sd card? Obviously i'd have the change the script to reflect this, but would it be as simple as changing the path when i'm using adb and changing the path on the script?
Chazmer said:
Hi folks, first post.
I'm trying to root my daughters Nabi 2 using the very good guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
However at the moment i don't have an sdcard in it. My question is this (and i apologize if this is a silly noob question but the touchscreen revolution seemed to miss me) Can i just push root.zip and gapps.zip to the tablet rather than an sd card? Obviously i'd have the change the script to reflect this, but would it be as simple as changing the path when i'm using adb and changing the path on the script?
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Yes. The even easier option is to manually run the steps in the script. If you look at the script, option 1 doesn't even push root even though it says it does.
Easiest way is flash twrp recovery (newest 2.3.3 version) and transfer root.zip and the nabi 2 gapps over and flash those via twrp.
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with the massive overhaul that is kitkat, google changed alot of files, and therefore a new way must be discovered to switch internal/external storages.
The editing vold.fstab option from 4.1-4.2 no longer works as vold.fstab was removed in 4.3, and the editing build.prop method for 4.3 no longer works.
Anyone know how to do it for 4.4?
thanks in advance
No Luck So Far
Been working for hours trying to figure this one out. Things to note is that now there are two mount points.
1) /mnt/media_rw/sdcard1 / sdcard0 (this has the actual /dev/block/vold/179:1 origin
2) /dev/fuse /storage/sdcard1 / sdcard 0
I've been unsuccessful trying any of the old build.prop tweaks. Hopefully someone smarter will come along and bang this one out.
Bump..... Stuck on 4.3 till a solution arises
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I've asked the compiler of the NeatKernel if he would fork it and swap out the sdcards in fstab.aries, but have yet to receive a reply....
Perhaps if you two went and posted the same, it might motivate him to do so.
Me too
alkspo said:
Bump..... Stuck on 4.3 till a solution arises
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You got Company!
vivin007 said:
You got Company!
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Same here! I upgraded to 4.4 and then realised that the build.prop 's changes made in 4.3 doesn't work for 4.4. Downgrading to 4.3 till there is a solution.
Still no "real" solution. but pretty convenient for me.
@fusionjack integrated swap option in the rom i was using which is slimsaber, so now i have swap
unfortunately, its only for this rom unless other rom makers incorporate it as well
alkspo said:
Still no "real" solution. but pretty convenient for me.
@fusionjack integrated swap option in the rom i was using which is slimsaber, so now i have swap
unfortunately, its only for this rom unless other rom makers incorporate it as well
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Good news, so it's not impossible, it's just about time to see the swap method for 4.4 floating around.
I found an application that allows you to move the data from games to external sdcard, but you have to run the game through the application to play it though. Its called gl to sd, your phone must be rooted though.
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anatoliy0813 said:
I found an application that allows you to move the data from games to external sdcard, but you have to run the game through the application to play it though. Its called gl to sd, your phone must be rooted though.
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Yeah I know it, but DirectoryBind is better m8. Once it moves and link the data to external you can forget about it.
I've been trying to swap the storage on my note 2 on 4.3 can abtobetell me how to do this tried so many methods and nothing works. I would really appreciate some help guys. Thanks in advance
bigevil124 said:
I've been trying to swap the storage on my note 2 on 4.3 can abtobetell me how to do this tried so many methods and nothing works. I would really appreciate some help guys. Thanks in advance
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Try file, called "fstab.sun6i" in / folder. I keep trying, but all the changes, I made was unstable...If I'll make some progress I'll write it down
Hi im not sure if this helps but someone released a script for cm11 to swap sdcards. Worked fine on resurection for me all I tested.the thread is somewhere in galaxy2 forum I posted to his thread so one of my last replys. I will find the link and edit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595756
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swap internal sd to external
Hello
did anyone come up to a solution for this or have any info about it?
i want to swap mine too and nothing seems to work on Kitkat
thank you
rictec said:
Hello
did anyone come up to a solution for this or have any info about it?
i want to swap mine too and nothing seems to work on Kitkat
thank you
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Hi
on kitkat, you should unpack your boot.img file, update the fstab.* files inside, repack it, and flash it.
The way the img file is built depends on your device manufacturer. I did it successfully on my mtk tablet with the tools I found in this forum.
I am pretty sure that unpack/pack tools exist for samsung as well (for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/how-to-unpack-split-samsung-boot-img-t1810907 )
Good luck in your search.
tried that but it failed
seb_131 said:
Hi
on kitkat, you should unpack your boot.img file, update the fstab.* files inside, repack it, and flash it.
The way the img file is built depends on your device manufacturer. I did it successfully on my mtk tablet with the tools I found in this forum.
I am pretty sure that unpack/pack tools exist for samsung as well (for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/how-to-unpack-split-samsung-boot-img-t1810907 )
Good luck in your search.
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thank you for you reply i already try that had some trouble to flash back the boot and when i manage to do it fstab got ignored
i m currently doing that with a boot script but have to run it every time the table reboots
its not a samsung is a storex A31 based device
rictec said:
thank you for you reply i already try that had some trouble to flash back the boot and when i manage to do it fstab got ignored
i m currently doing that with a boot script but have to run it every time the table reboots
its not a samsung is a storex A31 based device
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You have to look for the dev kit dedicated to your processor. Have a look there : http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/73913-onda-kitchen-a31-a31s/
I have a mtk based device. I found the tools in this forum. I edited the 3 fstab.* files I found, and then all worked fine.
thank you
seb_131 said:
Hi
on kitkat, you should unpack your boot.img file, update the fstab.* files inside, repack it, and flash it.
The way the img file is built depends on your device manufacturer. I did it successfully on my mtk tablet with the tools I found in this forum.
I am pretty sure that unpack/pack tools exist for samsung as well (for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/how-to-unpack-split-samsung-boot-img-t1810907 )
Good luck in your search.
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seb_131 said:
You have to look for the dev kit dedicated to your processor. Have a look there : http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/73913-onda-kitchen-a31-a31s/
I have a mtk based device. I found the tools in this forum. I edited the 3 fstab.* files I found, and then all worked fine.
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i have those thank you did not wanted to do a entire img just to change some files on boot but it looks like i have to maybe i do some more twicks and be great
Foldermount maybe a good solution
alkspo said:
with the massive overhaul that is kitkat, google changed alot of files, and therefore a new way must be discovered to switch internal/external storages.
The editing vold.fstab option from 4.1-4.2 no longer works as vold.fstab was removed in 4.3, and the editing build.prop method for 4.3 no longer works.
Anyone know how to do it for 4.4?
thanks in advance
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Before 4.4 I could do it by "Android Internal to External sdcard" app, but this app couldn't do the trick on 4.4 KitKat OS, so "Foldermount" could be a good solution for you. All this app does is make a image of your apps (that you want to) to sdcard. The real files are located in external sdcard and only the clone file ( of max few KB) will residue at internal sdcard. If you are a gamer, this will help you until the real solution arrives.
Good Luck.
There is real solution! Or at least it works for me.
biopsin said:
Since Android 4.2 and the intro of multiusers there is a problem with bind folders across sdcards, making any attempt on mount bind folders as root would result in visible to root only.
Solution is to fool Android with temporary hijack debuggerd to create the mount binds for us. Thanks Chainfire for this workaround!
* Download both files and rename without .txt
* edit debuggerd.mnt to suit your needs (using any other dir then /emulated/legacy/ will result in read only if browsing folders from sdcard0)
* move debuggerd.mnt to /system/bin
* move mount.sh to any place with execute permissions
* execute mount.sh with any preferred method.
cheers!
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Quoted from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718760.
Thank You biopsin! Thank You Chainfire!
I'm including my files, but 'mount.sh' was not really changed in practical sense.
In case of 'debugger.mnt' it all depends on Your device. You need to check which block for You is internal and which external storage. Just 'mount' command should help.
You can also use it to mount only one folder - like 'obb', which will let You keep applications data on external card.
Just use "mount -o bind /storage/sdcard1/Android /obb /storage/sdcard0/Android/obb" command in debuggerd.mnt file.
You can also have different 'debuggerd.mnt' files (of course called somehow different - like 'debuggerd02.mnt') and different 'mount.sh' files which will let You mount different things whenever You like.
Enjoy!
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And for easier usage You can try $cripter - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sites.mjwhitta.scripter&hl=en .
It's the best I found.
Hi, I have a xolo qc800 .(Qualcomm 8225q quad core) tablet
Recently I was trying too root my tab using all rooting methods.
And after I gained root ...now I cannot access my sdcard ....so I found a guide to modify the vold.fstab
And in the process of modifying I mistakenly modified it wrong.
And now I cannot access even my internal storage and sdcard
Let me remind that I have root access now
But I don't have access to any apps or any file managers.
So I cant restore the file back to original
I also tried using the adb shell to remount as writable but it says "operation not permitted"
I need help to any guides for restoring vold.fstab back to original.
Please guide me.....
Thanks in advance
dazzle7819 said:
Hi, I have a xolo qc800 .(Qualcomm 8225q quad core) tablet
Recently I was trying too root my tab using all rooting methods.
And after I gained root ...now I cannot access my sdcard ....so I found a guide to modify the vold.fstab
And in the process of modifying I mistakenly modified it wrong.
And now I cannot access even my internal storage and sdcard
Let me remind that I have root access now
But I don't have access to any apps or any file managers.
So I cant restore the file back to original
I also tried using the adb shell to remount as writable but it says "operation not permitted"
I need help to any guides for restoring vold.fstab back to original.
Please guide me.....
Thanks in advance
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It's probably best to flash it and start fresh.
ziggyyy said:
It's probably best to flash it and start fresh.
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I don't have a backup of my stock ROM ....any hints on how to backup my current ROM from PC,....then I can modify files in it...again then try to reflash.
PLS NOTE - I am on a stock ROM..and not using any custom ROM.
Also tell me how I can flash up my backup ROM from PC........
Pls...reply....am in a mess..I don't have access to even internal storage...
None to solve/advice with link?
I have a QC 800 also.
Mee too
I Too need stock rom of Xolo qc800 tab
Thanks in advance