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Hey guys,
Bit of an Android noob here but I am quite tech savvy. I am gonna root my Prime and install Androwook on it but first I would just like to go over some things. I have had a look around at a lot of guides and that and have figured to do this I need to unlock the bootloader using ASUS' own app fro their support, then I need to install CWM on it through the unlocked bootloader and then I can backup and install new ROMS. But which point is the root, I can't seem to find a clear answer or is it a whole new step all together? And also could you please guide me if this is completely wrong because I am paranoid about my Prime and would hate to end up with it bricked. Sorry if this is sort of in the wrong area or a bit of a repeated question, just paranoid!
Thanks,
I saw your post completely randomly, but I think I have your answer. Rooting your device can be done at any point by either unlockroot.com or DoomLord's toolkit somewhere on the site. It has no effect on installing roms/unlocking bootloaders. It simply gives you more control over a device. I hope I understood your question and helped. Good luck
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Ok, thanks, that clears a lot up. I will check that out. I didn't know it was that easy. Could I also ask, which part of the process risks the device been bricked?
mdemons12 said:
Ok, thanks, that clears a lot up. I will check that out. I didn't know it was that easy. Could I also ask, which part of the process risks the device been bricked?
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Well unlocking the bootloader SHOULD be safe if yu're unlocking by offficial means. What can damage your device is flashing the wrong files. So be REALLY careful with what you flash on your device and always double-check the tutorials in the given thread
if i remember correctly, they said you need root was to install cwm onto your system
the rooting process is very easy anyways
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
for the unlocking use the asus official one (This will void ALL warranties so if you brick your prime, well then GG)
and as above post says, most things should be very save so long as you follow to the dot.
when it says DO NOT POWER THE SYSTEM DOWN, just follow what it says and don't power things down, you should be fine
download things that are for you ONLY don't go to other threads trying to install iOS onto your prime (not that its possible.... that i know of)
just read it make sure you understand you won't brick anything~
Yes well I plan on putting the Androwook rom on which seems pretty darn stable. If ASUS comes out with a JB rom for the Prime and I was on the Androwook ROM, would it still be possible to update?
mdemons12 said:
Yes well I plan on putting the Androwook rom on which seems pretty darn stable. If ASUS comes out with a JB rom for the Prime and I was on the Androwook ROM, would it still be possible to update?
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yes the devs will be able to put jelly bean on the prime if we get the official update :fingers-crossed:
mdemons12 said:
Yes well I plan on putting the Androwook rom on which seems pretty darn stable. If ASUS comes out with a JB rom for the Prime and I was on the Androwook ROM, would it still be possible to update?
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It is worth noting that you probably don't need to go through the root process if you are installing a custom ROM. Many (most?) custom roms grant super-user permissions by default.
well it does say in the requirements of Androwook that it requires a root.
one suggestion though, use TWRP as your recovery mode. quite handy...
mdemons12 said:
well it does say in the requirements of Androwook that it requires a root.
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The reason you root your device is to gain superuser permissions. Most OEM versions of Android don't give you SU permissions because it is possible you could mess up your device by deleting systems files or changing hidden settings. However most custom ROMs give you superuser permissions by default.
After unlocking your Prime, I would recommend installing TWRP using the fastboot method, so that you don't need to install root first. Then you can backup your stock and flash AndroWook from TWRP. AndroWook is already rooted, so you won't need to worry about adding extra steps for root.
~Azrael's Kiss~
OK, thanks for the replies. I think I will wait a little and test the device for any major problems before I root and unlock because I don't want to have to send it back for an RMA.
So from what I have read around I need to:
1. Unlock bootloader using the ASUS tool
2. Install CWM or similar and backup my current ROM although I have seen trouble with installing 2.1 with CWM so I think I might use TWRP
3. Install Androwook 2.1 and from what I have read skip some things like bravia engine, sd wipe sqlite vacuum and add sio io scheduler.
There seem to be so many options with the installer which makes it a bit confusing but first up I think I will use the 1.6GHz Kernel or something and keep it mainly stock.
OK so the goal is to get a CM10 nightly build on my Asus transformer prime
What i have done so far is unlock the device via downloading the Asus utility to my prime, that seems to have worked fine.
Here is where i think everything went wrong,
I installed sparkyroot on my prime, it seems to have worked fine but when installing superuser app i see "su file does not exist or have correct permissions" but i went and installed the app anyway.
Now im stuck at rom manager app on my asus, when i open the app i get "you must root your phone for rom manger to function" superuser was not found at /system/bin/su...." .
I obviously didn't root properly.
when i try and press flash clockworkmod touch i simply get "an error occurred while trying to run privileged commands"
I messed up can someone please give me clear and noob friendly instructions on how to get to my end goal of CM10 from where i am PLLZZZZZ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
While I can't give specific instructions to get you what you want, I know enough to offer this advice:
- you don't need to root your Prime in its current state!
Once unlocked, you have the ability to install a custom ROM. Any ROM you install will be pre-rooted and your current 'un-rooted' state is of no concern. There is no advantage to being unlocked EXCEPT to install ROMs (all of which will have root by default).
Spend your efforts rowards getting a custom recovery installed then flash CM 10. One last thing, I have read of many problems with CWM running on Prime, and Team Win recovery is the safer option.
Hope I helped, hit thanks if I cleared anything up for you.
Good luck
Once unlocked flash with fastboot a custom recovery and my advice is NOT CWM (softbrick maker) but TWRP. Go in twrp thread and website for instructions.
Then, either you flash a custom ROM, or you can search here in xda (not prime section, general one I guess) the super user zip file to flash it with twrp to stay with your current ROM.
i have been seeing a lot of threads about rooting this phone, but, they all have windows scripts, even the thread that is said to have a runme.sh does not have it in any of the links that i unzipped - only a runme.bat, but yet, people keep mentioning a runme.sh in it... also, i really don't see any one lying out the steps for doing this with linux.
i'm a noob, and dont really know much about this stuff, but i've done this ONCE before with a galxy exhibit, but it was very easy, i just copied a file to the phone (stock rom?), rebooted into recovery, told it to recover from that file, and i was done.
i have no idea how to do it with my new phone, and so i'm wondering:
1: where can i find the files i need to do this with linux - i just want root, nothing special
2: where can i find the steps necessary to do it - in the easiest manner possible?
3: it says i have droid 4.0.4, ICS, but every one who talks about lg l9 p769 says its JB, so, thats a bit odd...
any help is appreciated.
sentientsystem said:
3: it says i have droid 4.0.4, ICS, but every one who talks about lg l9 p769 says its JB, so, thats a bit odd...
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Your phone is running ICS 4.0, that is the version which it shipped with. Pretty much everyone on here has upgraded to JB either with software update on the phone or they have manually updated with the offline KDZ flash method.
I dont have any experience in linux so I cant help. I hope you can get your phone rooted!
Sent from my LG-P768 using xda app-developers app
i just started to restart my phone into recovery mode to see if i could put cyenogenmod on it without having to root it first, and it's saying "software upgrade ... please wait while upgrading...", so, i guess it's upgrading to JB right now... i'll see shortly.
but even if it does upgrade to JB, i still wouldn't know how to do it on linux. i figured there would just be some files to download, and a sequence of adb commands that i could type into bash, but, i'm kinda lost. i guess i'll wait and see if it upgrades to JB before asking more questions.
thanks.
sentientsystem said:
i just started to restart my phone into recovery mode to see if i could put cyenogenmod on it without having to root it first, and it's saying "software upgrade ... please wait while upgrading...", so, i guess it's upgrading to JB right now... i'll see shortly.
but even if it does upgrade to JB, i still wouldn't know how to do it on linux. i figured there would just be some files to download, and a sequence of adb commands that i could type into bash, but, i'm kinda lost. i guess i'll wait and see if it upgrades to JB before asking more questions.
thanks.
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You would need wine and then set it up...
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well, i tried that "LGpwn" and it didn't work, as well as a fake lg-recovery app. i figured out that i've got a "10g" phone (P769 V10G ICS). i'm not sure what the next step is. some one mentioned downgrading to JB... is there some where you can point me to for that???
i've GOT to get this t-mobile junk off my damned phone... i've even TRIED to install cyenogenmod, but i can't figure out how to get my phone to go into recovery mode (NOT factory rest) - i've tried volup+power+home and volup+power, and neither seem to be working.
Setup a sandbox, windows xp. LG uses windows, no other way to root as of right now for the t-mobile version.
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yeah, it's starting to look like i'm gonna have to try this with a virtual machine, or, pay some one else to do it, or, go get my money back and downgrade to a samsung galaxy exihibit (not sure if the new model of that phone is just as easy as the exhibit 4g, but, it's screen is about an inch smaller than the lg, and they're all 3 the same price, so i'd rather keep the lg).
just out of curiosity, how do you get this phone to boot into recovery mode? you don't have to root it for that, or have windows, right? you just hit the right keys on the phone, right? i couldn't get it to work, but, maybe i was doing it wrong. and, if you can go into recovery, does it have to be rooted to use a cyenogenmod image, or will it not really know the difference?
thanks again. i'm sure this thread may help other noobs as well.
sentientsystem said:
yeah, it's starting to look like i'm gonna have to try this with a virtual machine, or, pay some one else to do it, or, go get my money back and downgrad to an samsung galaxy exihibit (not sure if the new model of that phone is just as easy as the exhibit 4g, but, it's screen is about an inch smaller than the lg, and they're all 3 the same price, so i'd rather keep the lg).
just out of curiosity, how do you get this phone to boot into recovery mode? you don't have to root it for that, or have windows, right? you just hit the right keys on the phone, right? i couldn't get it to work, but, maybe i was doing it wrong. and, if you can go into recovery, does it have to be rooted to use a cyenogenmod image, or will it not really know the difference?
thanks again. i'm sure this thread may help other noobs as well.
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Option #1
If you are rooted on stock T-Mobile 10e or 10g ROM and have the CWM installed from this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825 follow my instructions.
Place one of these CWM ROM images on your SD-Card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136204
Place this JB radio firmware from T-Mobile 20d ROM on your SD-Card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256350
Power off the device.
After power on the back/menu capacitive buttons will flash repetedly. Press Volume down while the lights are flashing and the phone should go into recovery.
Flash the ROM first.
Flash the radio second.
Reboot.
***Notes***
1.) 20d is the latest T-Mobile, 21b is the latest Wind Mobile. Both work.
2.) 21b is lighter/faster but has no wifi-calling.
3.) 21b will require you to manually enter your APN settings for cellular data and MMS. Be sure to write down your APN settings before flashing this ROM.
4.) Some users say battery life sucks on JB. I notice that 21b is better on battery life than 20d.
Option #2.
In Linux install a Windows VM and follow the standard instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
Use KVM with a GUI or even easier use VirtualBox.
I'm a die hard linux geek too. I even run linux at work while all of our msp software was written for windows. You are better off just running an old copy of xp inside virtualbox trust me its just easier that way. You can use adb if you like (its the same thing the windows users use in their batch files and just rewrite the bash script, but you will save yourself lots of headaches just using virtualbox. -- my .02
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i'm not exactly sure what the end result of your instructions are, as i assumed it was to BE rooted, but the first line of your post says "if you are rooted ...", so, i'm guessing you're telling us how to ... unlock the boot loader?
by the way, that reminds me, i still haven't come across any posts on this site that tell noobs:
# what's the unlocked boot loader FOR - why do you need this - what does it do?
# what's the difference between unlocked boot loaders and being rooted?
# do you have to unlock the bootloader to get root access?
all some one like ME needs, is root access, so that i can edit the /etc/hosts file and test mobile compatibility of web apps on the development server before making them live - and to remove t-mobile damned bloat-ware. i hope this helps others who are trying to understand the basic concepts of getting control over the phone they paid money for.
thanks again. now to find a winxp image to load into a virtual machine...
My bad. I should have read through your original question all the way before posting. I see that you are not rooted.
If you are on 10e ROM you can root in Linux:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990705
It will require rewriting the batch script as a Linux shell script. It is possible but nobody has done it yet.
If you are on 10g you will need Windows. I have also answered your questions below.
sentientsystem said:
i'm not exactly sure what the end result of your instructions are, as i assumed it was to BE rooted, but the first line of your post says "if you are rooted ...", so, i'm guessing you're telling us how to ... unlock the boot loader?
by the way, that reminds me, i still haven't come across any posts on this site that tell noobs:
# what's the unlocked boot loader FOR - why do you need this - what does it do?
It allows you to boot an un-signed kernel. You can boot custom ROMs basically.
# what's the difference between unlocked boot loaders and being rooted?
Root allows you to `su -` to the root user and own the whole system.
# do you have to unlock the bootloader to get root access?
No.
all some one like ME needs, is root access, so that i can edit the /etc/hosts file and test mobile compatibility of web apps on the development server before making them live - and to remove t-mobile damned bloat-ware. i hope this helps others who are trying to understand the basic concepts of getting control over the phone they paid money for.
thanks again. now to find a winxp image to load into a virtual machine...
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yeah, the one t-mobile is selling now is a v10g - so, it's time to play with virtual machine, and hope that usb-access is passed through from ubuntu to the VM.
thanks for answering the other questions. i think this essentially sets things straight.
peace! \m/ (>_<) \m/
sentientsystem said:
yeah, the one t-mobile is selling now is a v10g - so, it's time to play with virtual machine, and hope that usb-access is passed through from ubuntu to the VM.
thanks for answering the other questions. i think this essentially sets things straight.
peace! \m/ (>_<) \m/
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Welcome!
I know that a long time ago when I ran VirtualBox in Ubuntu there was something I had to do to allow USB access to the VM.
Here are the current instructions directly from Ubuntu:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VirtualBox/USB
Good luck.
hey, i've got 1 more quick question: is there a way to simply load a pre-rooted ROM onto it, like i did with my samsung? where you put it onto the device, the go into recovery mode and choose the pre-rooted ROM? i haven't seen any mention of that, so i'm not sure if that's an option...
also, how the hell do you make this boot into recovery mode? i still haven't been able to get it to do that?
thanks \m/ (>_<) \m/
sentientsystem said:
hey, i've got 1 more quick question: is there a way to simply load a pre-rooted ROM onto it, like i did with my samsung? where you put it onto the device, the go into recovery mode and choose the pre-rooted ROM? i haven't seen any mention of that, so i'm not sure if that's an option...
also, how the hell do you make this boot into recovery mode? i still haven't been able to get it to do that?
thanks \m/ (>_<) \m/
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Yes you can flash a pre-rooted image. They are available. Use the search?
I posted instructions on the first page showing how to boot recovery.
that's great news - that's all i really needed - i didn't see them before, at least, not conspicuously, but i'll search around again.
and, i must have some how missed your instructions, i'll look again.
thanks!
kevev said:
I posted instructions on the first page showing how to boot recovery.
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those steps assume i have CWM installed, and i don't. i looked at installing CWM, and it doesn't have an official recovery app for the p769, and when i went to look at that thread you linked to, it says you must be rooted already. this is the aggravating part of us ignorant people dealing with people who know many things: it appears to us that you have to do some thing that requires that it is already done before you can do it. it doesn't make any sense - just a bunch of circualar requirements, with no beginning.
so, let me ask this a different way: how do i reboot into recovery mode, on a STOCK LG P769 v10g? the lights do not flash, and i'm assuming that is a CWM feature - but CWM is not installed - this is COMPLETELY STOCK - fresh out of the box. so, what do you press, when turning it on, to make it go into recovery mode, so that you can recover from a pre-rooted rom (which i am still looking for)?
i just want to "recover" to a pre-rooted rom, that's it, so that i can delete bloatware and edit the /etc/hosts file (for web app testing). this thread says you cant do this for LG phones http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174767 - i got the same result the last guy got . trying to borrow a windows computer now...
also, does any one know if it is safe to put a jelly bean rom onto a device that was using ice cream sandwich? is there a difference between the versions that would brick the device? is it not recommended, or is it highly recommended?
thanks again. sorry for all the confusion.
you know, as a side note: it may help more noobs understand this stuff if there was a sort of simplified glossary, perhaps as an official site thread, for the orientation of noobs, that would give an outline of the basic concepts, AND their order of operation. exmaple: "rooting is when you... bootloader unlocking is when you... CWM is for people who want to... you MUST do A before you can do B and then you can optionally do C if so desired...". that would help them understand where to START, then, where to GO next.
well, borrowed a windows computer and i got it rooted, but, i found out a few things about this exact model: it has no "boot to recovery" option, by default - it's locked down pretty good. you can not use any of the other root methods on this model, and you can not do it from linux (f*ck me).
so, that long-winded fake-software-update-while-switched-out-a-hex-edited-binary-file is the ONLY way for this exact model, it seems...
but, at least i can confirm that this exact model CAN be rooted at all
now to remove alllllllll the bloatware... and look into this CWM more and learn more about what is actually IS and WHY so many people install/use/flash it...
hey, does any one know if cyenogenmod ever got themselve's an "app/marketplace"??? that was one of the draw-backs to installing it, last i checked.
thanks @everyone for your help.
sentientsystem said:
those steps assume i have CWM installed, and i don't. i looked at installing CWM, and it doesn't have an official recovery app for the p769, and when i went to look at that thread you linked to, it says you must be rooted already. this is the aggravating part of us ignorant people dealing with people who know many things: it appears to us that you have to do some thing that requires that it is already done before you can do it. it doesn't make any sense - just a bunch of circualar requirements, with no beginning.
so, let me ask this a different way: how do i reboot into recovery mode, on a STOCK LG P769 v10g? the lights do not flash, and i'm assuming that is a CWM feature - but CWM is not installed - this is COMPLETELY STOCK - fresh out of the box. so, what do you press, when turning it on, to make it go into recovery mode, so that you can recover from a pre-rooted rom (which i am still looking for)?
i just want to "recover" to a pre-rooted rom, that's it, so that i can delete bloatware and edit the /etc/hosts file (for web app testing). this thread says you cant do this for LG phones http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2174767 - i got the same result the last guy got . trying to borrow a windows computer now...
also, does any one know if it is safe to put a jelly bean rom onto a device that was using ice cream sandwich? is there a difference between the versions that would brick the device? is it not recommended, or is it highly recommended?
thanks again. sorry for all the confusion.
you know, as a side note: it may help more noobs understand this stuff if there was a sort of simplified glossary, perhaps as an official site thread, for the orientation of noobs, that would give an outline of the basic concepts, AND their order of operation. exmaple: "rooting is when you... bootloader unlocking is when you... CWM is for people who want to... you MUST do A before you can do B and then you can optionally do C if so desired...". that would help them understand where to START, then, where to GO next.
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I've decided to help you out This page will give you some more info on the P769 and several kdz (roms) for the P769
The fastest way to root is to flash the V21B kdz (this is the Jelly Bean version for Canada) using this guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36351786
The reason why you want this rom is because it has a vulnerability that is easy to exploit with Jcase apk
Once your followed everything (and rooted), install Super Su and Busybox
Next install artas182x second init CWM (in case you can't find it on his page, the link is here )
Note: you will see blinking led lights when you see the LG logo (booting up) appear after a couple of seconds. To enter the CWM press the vol (-) when the lights start flashing.
After you installed Artas182x CWM you can recover from someones clockworkmod backup.
following info from Cmahendra's thread
Note: only restore CWM backups from P769 versions or MS769!!!!
Or check out the V10B (MetroPCS "JellyBean") CWM backup
Now the only 2 reasons to unlock the bootloader are:
1. Install a safer and better CWM
The reason why is because Artas182x CWM is a second init (bootstrap), so if you mess around with a busybox apk and something goes wrong or you remove a file that is required (for CWM), it will stop operating. You will have to reflash the kdz or fix what you changed to get it working again.) I've had this problem several times while messing around with different busybox apps and etc.
2. Custom roms
(which you stated you are not looking for) not worth talking about right now.
Answer to questions
The only pre rooted roms are clockworkmod backups, lol
The default recovery is useless to us (unless you feel like solving the problem)
Flashing back and forth (ice to jelly) comes with risk, the program used on Windows to flash is buggy at times. The best way (in my opinion) is to flash only when really required and mostly restore from clockwormod backups. The device is actually hard to hard brick, but it will require at lot more knowledge to get your device running again.
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sentientsystem said:
well, borrowed a windows computer and i got it rooted, but, i found out a few things about this exact model: it has no "boot to recovery" option, by default - it's locked down pretty good. you can not use any of the other root methods on this model, and you can not do it from linux (f*ck me).
so, that long-winded fake-software-update-while-switched-out-a-hex-edited-binary-file is the ONLY way for this exact model, it seems...
but, at least i can confirm that this exact model CAN be rooted at all
now to remove alllllllll the bloatware... and look into this CWM more and learn more about what is actually IS and WHY so many people install/use/flash it...
hey, does any one know if cyenogenmod ever got themselve's an "app/marketplace"??? that was one of the draw-backs to installing it, last i checked.
thanks @all for your help.
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So what version are you on right now
Ice? Jelly?
i'm still on ICS for the moment. still trying to understand what i need to do next. re-reading your post for the 2nd time, and all the threads it references. making sure i don't screw any thing up. thinking about upgrading to JB, and trying this CWM. and looking into this "cyanogenmod" some more, to understand why i never see any one on this site mention it, and what all these "other roms" are about. lmao, like i said, i'm way new to this . it's a lot to take in, even for a web developer .
thanks \m/ (>_<) \m/
Hi,
Try as I may. I cant unlock my Tablet Z LTE (SGP321) bootloader.
Im using FlashTool 0.9.18.4 and am currently on stock KK 4.4.4. firmware (SGP321_10.5.1.A.0.283_CE.ftf)
Everytime I try to ulock the bootloader it fails with FlashTool message that drivers need to installed
I've trird installing the drivers via the \FlashTool\Drivers directory.......but always get the following message "DPInst.exe doe not execute on your current operating system" - I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated as I'm desperate to install CM KK 4.4.4 and get rid of the Sony stuff.
Thanks in advance
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE/WIFI SGP321
vybztymz said:
Hi,
Try as I may. I cant unlock my Tablet Z LTE (SGP321) bootloader.
Im using FlashTool 0.9.18.4 and am currently on stock KK 4.4.4. firmware (SGP321_10.5.1.A.0.283_CE.ftf)
Everytime I try to ulock the bootloader it fails with FlashTool message that drivers need to installed
I've trird installing the drivers via the \FlashTool\Drivers directory.......but always get the following message "DPInst.exe doe not execute on your current operating system" - I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated as I'm desperate to install CM KK 4.4.4 and get rid of the Sony stuff.
Thanks in advance
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE/WIFI SGP321
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don't use flashtool for unblocking BL (cause you can use instruction from Sony's site), or install drivers properly: look for dpinst.exe in your temp folder and set compability mode with WinVista in it's properties and it will install properly.
Rootk1t said:
don't use flashtool for unblocking BL (cause you can use instruction from Sony's site), or install drivers properly: look for dpinst.exe in your temp folder and set compability mode with WinVista in it's properties and it will install properly.
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Thanks for your reply/suggestion. Unfortunately I do not have the "set compatibility" option in DPInst.exe properties. I have found 2 x dpinst.exe and 2 x dpinst64.exe files on my system.
I've tried using the Sony site instructions but
1. When i attch the tablet to my laptop in Fastboot mode (Vol up), and type "fastboot devices" at the cmd prompt, i dont get any indication that my tablet has been/is recognised (see scrrenshot 1)
2. When I run the unlock command using the unlock code obtained from Sony, command line sticks at "waiting for device" (screenshot 2)
i'm at a loss as to whats wrong \ what Im doing wrong
All / any suggestions welcomed as am desperate to install CM11/12.
Thanks in advance
Vybz
vybztymz said:
Thanks for your reply/suggestion. Unfortunately I do not have the "set compatibility" option in DPInst.exe properties. I have found 2 x dpinst.exe and 2 x dpinst64.exe files on my system.
I've tried using the Sony site instructions but
1. When i attch the tablet to my laptop in Fastboot mode (Vol up), and type "fastboot devices" at the cmd prompt, i dont get any indication that my tablet has been/is recognised (see scrrenshot 1)
2. When I run the unlock command using the unlock code obtained from Sony, command line sticks at "waiting for device" (screenshot 2)
i'm at a loss as to whats wrong \ what Im doing wrong
All / any suggestions welcomed as am desperate to install CM11/12.
Thanks in advance
Vybz
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Check that your tablet's fastboot drivers are installed correctly in device manager on windows. I haven't done this on the tablet z (yet), but if you do not have the drivers installed on a nexus you wont see any device in the fastboot devices option.
So i would suggest you download the correct drivers (preferably from sony, but google drivers might also work), and check that the device manager dont have any unknown devices (tablet z) and if you do not try reinstalling the driver by uninstalling the current one and getting the correct one from sony or the google drivers.
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Check that your tablet's fastboot drivers are installed correctly in device manager on windows. I haven't done this on the tablet z (yet), but if you do not have the drivers installed on a nexus you wont see any device in the fastboot devices option.
So i would suggest you download the correct drivers (preferably from sony, but google drivers might also work), and check that the device manager dont have any unknown devices (tablet z) and if you do not try reinstalling the driver by uninstalling the current one and getting the correct one from sony or the google drivers.
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Thanks - you were right, it was drivers. Finally managed (I think) to unlock bootloader.........but am now stuck in a bootloop .
Any suggestions welcomesed
Use flashtool and simply flash any stock version on top.
Alternatively, you can use some non stock ROM, but for that your first need to install the custom recovery via fastboot.
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Have a look at this guide for installing a CM ROM
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Thanks - you were right, it was drivers. Finally managed (I think) to unlock bootloader.........but am now stuck in a bootloop .
Any suggestions welcomesed
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If your stuck in a bootloop i would suggest trying and flash recovery through flashtools and see if you can clear dalvik cache in the custom recovery.
it might help.
but otherwise do as the others say and flash a custom rom (CM preferably).
Lost Root after installing CN12 Nightly (Lollipop 5.0x)
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If your stuck in a bootloop i would suggest trying and flash recovery through flashtools and see if you can clear dalvik cache in the custom recovery.
it might help.
but otherwise do as the others say and flash a custom rom (CM preferably).
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hanks for you help.
I have rooted and unlocked the boot loader of my SGP321 (WiFi/LTE).
But every time I install CM12 (flashed zip via TWRP), I lose Root......and as far as I can see, there's no way back from that, bar a complete re-install of stock (KK444)
Really frustrated as have wanted to flash CM and get rid of the Sonly bloatware (example: of 2gb internal memory, the stock firmware leaves only c.500mb free....thats just plain ridiculous. Compared to CM12 which leaves 1.7 GIGS free.
any suggestions.......?
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hanks for you help.
I have rooted and unlocked the boot loader of my SGP321 (WiFi/LTE).
But every time I install CM12 (flashed zip via TWRP), I lose Root......and as far as I can see, there's no way back from that, bar a complete re-install of stock (KK444)
Really frustrated as have wanted to flash CM and get rid of the Sonly bloatware (example: of 2gb internal memory, the stock firmware leaves only c.500mb free....thats just plain ridiculous. Compared to CM12 which leaves 1.7 GIGS free.
any suggestions.......?
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CM12 should have root built in, check developer options for it on your device.
If not then just flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire (i prefer chainfire's version of super user).
Chainfire's SuperSU is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
please note that i have not tested this on a Tab Z but it should work.
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CM12 should have root built in, check developer options for it on your device.
If not then just flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire (i prefer chainfire's version of super user).
Chainfire's SuperSU is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
please note that i have not tested this on a Tab Z but it should work.
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Thanks for the speedy reply. Really appreciated. I've gone intp developer options.....but what am i looking for?
[EDIT] In Developer Options, and under "Root Access" it says "Disabled"
[EDIT 2] Downloaded a RootChecker and it tells me I'm not rooted
I'm totally frustrated.....have been trying to install CM12 for the last 6 hours!!!!
NUT (duallockedrecovery) has done a fantastic job developing the xzdr.........but i have to say that, in common with a lot of devs.... not very good at writing nstructions.
I'm an IT manager and often train staff in systems etc, including writing user guides. When writing guides/instructions, I ALWAYS assume that the end user KNOWS NOTHING......and so the guides/etc are very detailed. Yes, it takes a while to write them, but feedback shows its the right track to take.
Almost all the articles on flashing CM12/using Fastboot etc lack small, but important, details......!!! I'm still not really sure if i should be using TabZ-lockeddualrecovery or XZ-lockeddualrecovery..........!!!!!!
i've got as far as I have by pulling together numerous XDA posts in order to get a (full'ish) picture of what to do. Devs, pls make your instructions clearer for people who aren't devs. Rant over
My current position is that my Xperia Tablet Z is
1. On KitKat 444 (Firmware ver. 283)
2. Rooted
3. Bootloader unlocked
4. SuperSU & SuperSu Pro installed
How do i get from this position to a successful CM12 install?
I have CM12 Nightly (7th May), GApps 5.0x Minimal ready and waiting....
I'm not a stupid person, but trying to do this has made me feel like a complete idiot.....help!!!
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Thanks for the speedy reply. Really appreciated. I've gone intp developer options.....but what am i looking for?
I'm totally frustrated.....have been trying to install CM12 for the last 6 hours!!!!
NUT (duallockedrecovery) has done a fantastic job developing the xzdr.........but i have to say that, in common with a lot of devs.... not very good at writing nstructions.
I'm an IT manager and often train staff in systems etc, including writing user guides. When writing guides/instructions, I ALWAYS assume that the end user KNOWS NOTHING......and so the guides/etc are very detailed. Yes, it takes a while to write them, but feedback shows its the right track to take.
Almost all the articles on flashing CM12/using Fastboot etc lack small, but important, details......!!! I'm still not really sure if i should be using TabZ-lockeddualrecovery or XZ-lockeddualrecovery..........!!!!!!
i've got as far as I have by pulling together numerous XDA posts in order to get a (full'ish) picture of what to do. Devs, pls make your instructions clearer for people who aren't devs. Rant over
My current position is that my Xperia Tablet Z is
1. On KitKat 444 (Firmware ver. 283)
2. Rooted
3. Bootloader unlocked
4. SuperSU & SuperSu Pro installed
How do i get from this position to a successful CM12 install?
I have CM12 Nightly (7th May), GApps 5.0x Minimal ready and waiting....
I'm not a stupid person, but trying to do this has made me feel like a complete idiot.....help!!!
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Yea i know what you mean by guides not being written to include alot of details and missing out on small stuff that might be important, but anyway.
In the Developer Options there should be a box called Root Access, and it should be defaulted to Disabled ones you have installed CM12 for the first time, its just a matter of enabling this.
Im guessing you already know how to enable Developer Options, but if you dont here is how:
Go to About Device (or Phone/Tablet) and click on Build number a bunch of times (i think its 5-6 times), and the developer options should be visible in the settings.
If that dosent work you might want to try and flash the SuperSU binary through recovery, the zip to use is the one found in chainfires xda-thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
But here is the direct link for the zip https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Just put that on your device internal memory (or SD-Card) and flash it in your recovery of choice, it should work in CWM, TWRP and Odin (but you dont have a samsung so the last one dosent matter).
This should install the SuperSU app, and its basic su binary onto your CM12 rom.
In both cases i would recommend you install root checker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck) and see if root is available to you.
Also to note is that the Root Access option built into CM12 isnt that customizable and i would still recomend you install SuperSU, but if the Root Access option is working you can just download the SuperSU application from the play store and let it install SU binary and then you can disable CM12's built in root option ones you make sure the SuperSU was installed correctly.
Thanks so much for your help/patience......but i'm afraid im giving up (for now).
Will try again in a few days......so its back to rooted stock 444
By the way, why have CM decided to go with their own (as good as useless) recovery????
I forgot to say that you've helped fill in a few more gaps for me in respect of this i.e. flashing SU; changing Root Access in Dev. Options etc.
These are the things that all the articles ive read FAILED to mention.
Thanks so much
vybztymz said:
I forgot to say that you've helped fill in a few more gaps for me in respect of this i.e. flashing SU; changing Root Access in Dev. Options etc.
These are the things that all the articles ive read FAILED to mention.
Thanks so much
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No problem, if you have any other questions just tell me and i might be able to help you
I have also been in the dark about this stuff before, and im still not used to other manufacturers style of rooting and unlocking the bootloader (sony is the next best after Nexus) since samsung and the others usually you have a harder time unlocking and rooting.
But good luck if you try it again :victory:
Hello, i am willing to donate if someone can figure out a way to Root the new Acer Predator 8 GT-810 Tablet. Been looking everywhere and tried many common root apps with no luck. Thanks in advance.
Mee Too! I will also donate when someone helps me to root the Acer predator 8.
Amazing tablet, but what's the point when you can't root and hook up your Ps3 controller to play some emulators?
First i need root for the device to get it Ad-free and to install appOops, to delete tons of bloatware, a working recovery would be great and some custom Roms also.
I would love to have root for this tablet too
Anybody knows, how to root Acer Predator 8 GT-810 ?
I can unlock the bootloader, unfortunately I need to compile TWRP to install the SU binaries. If anyone can point me in the right direction on how to compile TWRP for a device that no devs are working on, I would love to try to do this myself. Thanks!
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I can unlock the bootloader, unfortunately I need to compile TWRP to install the SU binaries. If anyone can point me in the right direction on how to compile TWRP for a device that no devs are working on, I would love to try to do this myself. Thanks!
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Hi man,
You can visit the "Taiwan101 ROM Factory" of Facebook to ask he how to compile TWRP to install the SU binaries.
URL as below : .facebook.com/tw101.rom.factory/?fref=ts
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so I cannot use "post outside links".
(To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!)
And if you success root Acer GT-810, please help provide the Root Tool to me, thank you very much.:fingers-crossed:
I might have a way of easily flash TWRP, and install SuperSU, use the Temporary recovery project to boot temporarily into twrp and flashing supersu, theres an easy way of getting twrp permanently but ill try it when i get the tablet 31th of this month.
Also this temporary recovery does not require an unlocked bootloader since it uses a flaw in bootloader to load twrp, but it might be patched, just try it.
Perhaps this new found exploit can be used in rooting this tablet. http://arstechnica.com/security/201...tflips-to-root-android-phones-is-now-a-thing/
Hi, i am thinking of getting one for my son to replace his aging xoom. I want a tablet that can be rooted so I can get rid of bloat wire, not overly fussed about a rom.
I have googled rooting and came across a page How to root Acer Predator 8 GT-810 on androidrootmania.net
Has anyone tried any of these methods of root. Thankyou in advance for replies
lildanda said:
Hi, i am thinking of getting one for my son to replace his aging xoom. I want a tablet that can be rooted so I can get rid of bloat wire, not overly fussed about a rom.
I have googled rooting and came across a page How to root Acer Predator 8 GT-810 on androidrootmania.net
Has anyone tried any of these methods of root. Thankyou in advance for replies
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androidrootmania.net is a clickbait fake website. None of the posted method works.
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androidrootmania.net is a clickbait fake website. None of the posted method works.
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Hi, thanks for that. :good:
Ruben Craveiro said:
I might have a way of easily flash TWRP, and install SuperSU, use the Temporary recovery project to boot temporarily into twrp and flashing supersu, theres an easy way of getting twrp permanently but ill try it when i get the tablet 31th of this month.
Also this temporary recovery does not require an unlocked bootloader since it uses a flaw in bootloader to load twrp, but it might be patched, just try it.
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Hi Ruben Craveiro,
Could you root acer Gt-810 success ?
jackyne said:
Hi Ruben Craveiro,
Could you root acer Gt-810 success ?
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Only got the tablet today, right now im trying to charge it.. and im a bit busy today and tomorrow so i wont be abke to do much.
Ruben Craveiro said:
Only got the tablet today, right now im trying to charge it.. and im a bit busy today and tomorrow so i wont be abke to do much.
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it's okay, if you root Acer GT-810 successfully, please help me how to root it with root tool, Thank you very much.
I want use xposed on Acer GT-810.
I think its time to share at least some results, i was able to port TWRP 3.0.2 to this device AND ROOTING this device. ill leave twrp 3.0.2 here for who wants it. Please read all of the post.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ROOTING:
After flashing TWRP 3.0.2, use the SuperSU 2.46 flashable zip, do NOT use latest version or will result in a bootloop. Good Luck and have fun with rooting. Links on bottom of the post.
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REQUIREMENTS
1- Unlocked Bootloader (search on google if you dont know how to unlock)
2- Drivers and Adb/Fastboot commands knowledge
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New TWRP bugfix update! Now you can flash stock rom on TWRP without bricking! Download Page updated!
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Bugs:
1- adb shell command needs to be sent before system partition is mounted or it will give an error, after doing adb shell you can mount system and do all the modifications you need.
2- You cant flash any img on twrp it gives an error, im trying to fix.
3- Backups do work, but everytime twrp restarts, the device name seems to change (which means that on /TWRP/BACKUPS/devicename/backupsinside/ changes every reboot so you have to go get the backup inside the old devicename folder and put on the new devicename folder).
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Im leaving an unsecured boot image because system seems not want to boot android if anything seems changed. So please if system does not boot after flashing twrp/rooting, flash the unsecured boot img on fastboot.
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Also im asking just a little bit of your time to request our device to have our own forum threads as it will make it a lot easier to manage the development and make it easier for people with same device to find it, request it here, the more people the better the higher chances we get to see a forum thread for our device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
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Downloads:
Stock boot and Unsecured Boot, Stock Recovery and TWRP 3.0.2-1, SuperSU 2.46:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxzG5iupOOSKNTdlRC1Wd0VmTlk/view?usp=drivesdk
Dont forget to press thanks if i helped you. Im also sorry if its a bit messed up the explanation, its hard when theres no specific threads for the device.
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jackyne said:
it's okay, if you root Acer GT-810 successfully, please help me how to root it with root tool, Thank you very much.
I want use xposed on Acer GT-810.
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I finally rooted the device! Download SuperSU 2.46 (DO NOT USE LATEST VERSION as it will cause a bootloop), and flash it with the TWRP i made that i shared on this thread.
Ruben Craveiro said:
I finally rooted the device! Download SuperSU 2.46 (DO NOT USE LATEST VERSION as it will cause a bootloop), and flash it with the TWRP i made that i shared on this thread.
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Hi Ruben mind posting a step-by-step guide? How do you flash the TWRP? And which .img file in your shared zip file should we use?
thexile said:
Hi Ruben mind posting a step-by-step guide? How do you flash the TWRP? And which .img file in your shared zip file should we use?
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on this thread simply scroll up and you should see it, its saying what bugs and names of the images are pretty straightforward.. flash the unsecured boot (its names osmething like that), and flash the TWRP.img, the root you will have to search on google for version 2.46, if u use the latest you will have bootloop