Hi
I have just bought a Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 10.3.1.C.0.036 in China, only to discover that it only has the Chinese version of Android, meaning I can not acces google play or anything, i need to find out how to root this and install the real version of Andriod. I am quite new to this and have tried to follow some of the threads on here without any luck, could someone explain to me in laymans terms what is the easiest way to do this. I have tried to use DooMLoRD, but it says device not supported. I have also installed a Chinese version of Superuser, and it appears that it is now rooted, but when i try and do anything it says i dont have access. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Hi I want Rooting my Xperia Tablet Z to be super user and be able to move my apps to the SD ...
I have the following 10.3.1.C.0.136 Firmware - Android 4.2.2 this is compatible with the rooting and any of you could help me with the steps please ...
Now try DooMLoRD V17 but did not work
Rod GTI said:
Hi I want Rooting my Xperia Tablet Z to be super user and be able to move my apps to the SD ...
I have the following 10.3.1.C.0.136 Firmware - Android 4.2.2 this is compatible with the rooting and any of you could help me with the steps please ...
Now try DooMLoRD V17 but did not work
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That was the root kit I used on my 321 tab z. Don't forget to backup DRM key before unlock bootloader.
Rod GTI said:
Hi I want Rooting my Xperia Tablet Z to be super user and be able to move my apps to the SD ...
I have the following 10.3.1.C.0.136 Firmware - Android 4.2.2 this is compatible with the rooting and any of you could help me with the steps please ...
Now try DooMLoRD V17 but did not work
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DooMLoRD's tool is for earlier firmware releases and will not work with Android 4.2.2. Use the Vroot tool instead. Search this forum for information about the Vroot tool.
Cat McGowan said:
DooMLoRD's tool is for earlier firmware releases and will not work with Android 4.2.2. Use the Vroot tool instead. Search this forum for information about the Vroot tool.
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Thanks Xperia Tablet Rooted:good:
firewall of china
I purchased an xperia tablet z and I've had a lot of fun with it. It has its issues. But what's bothering me most is that because I bought it in China, it does not have access to any of the google services. So, no PLAYSTORE. And I am not a techie either. I looked into what rooting is and what flashing is. I was wondering if I could somehow root the device and install a new firmware from some other country... (or maybe its a new kernel.. I don't know what the difference is!) would I be able to run Google services ??
I have seen some devices here in china that have access to google services. So I know that it is possible. Just don't know how. HELP! And ya, I tried downloading Vroot and it took me to a Chinese website! Root"dashi".... in Chinese. And I don't think rooting is sth I can figure out in Chinese language. Can I get a link for the English version of it?
Details on device:
Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP111
Build number: 10.3.1.C.0.136
Android version: 4.2.2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-g7eaf37a-01078-g2ebac89.
cilshakya said:
I purchased an xperia tablet z and I've had a lot of fun with it. It has its issues. But what's bothering me most is that because I bought it in China, it does not have access to any of the google services. So, no PLAYSTORE. And I am not a techie either. I looked into what rooting is and what flashing is. I was wondering if I could somehow root the device and install a new firmware from some other country... (or maybe its a new kernel.. I don't know what the difference is!) would I be able to run Google services ??
I have seen some devices here in china that have access to google services. So I know that it is possible. Just don't know how. HELP! And ya, I tried downloading Vroot and it took me to a Chinese website! Root"dashi".... in Chinese. And I don't think rooting is sth I can figure out in Chinese language. Can I get a link for the English version of it?
Details on device:
Sony Xperia Tablet Z SGP111
Build number: 10.3.1.C.0.136
Android version: 4.2.2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-g7eaf37a-01078-g2ebac89.
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You should be able to flash a firmware from a different region.. Also make sure the firmware you flash, matches your tablet specs for example if your tablet is wifi only, then pick a European wifi only firmware.. if it's a 4g model then pick 4g European firmware.. Good Luck...
Rooted and enjoying google services!
Thank you for replying to my post. I was able to root my SGP311 android 4.2.2 with Kingo Android root software. vRoot works too.
But after that it was quite complicated. hard time installing CWM recovery. Trial and error until i was finally able to flash the japanese firmware. it took me back to and 4.1 which was great because now i finally had the tablet UI and could access small apps like it was meant to.
Thankyou all developers at xda for making it possible.
Dear all
I bought the new gionee elife s5.5
Unfortunately it has no play store installed and adding the apk and running it after installation always results in a forced close.
Does anybody know how to root the phone? Will Vroot also work (it is supposed to work on the elife e7 which has the same custom rom, amigo 2.0, I think).
Really struggling because many dialogs are in Chinese although I set the language to english...
Btw. one chinese guy told me the phone can be rooted using a chinese application named 大师 - however I have no clue where to even start with this...
coolerkiller said:
Dear all
I bought the new gionee elife s5.5
Unfortunately it has no play store installed and adding the apk and running it after installation always results in a forced close.
Does anybody know how to root the phone? Will Vroot also work (it is supposed to work on the elife e7 which has the same custom rom, amigo 2.0, I think).
Really struggling because many dialogs are in Chinese although I set the language to english...
Btw. one chinese guy told me the phone can be rooted using a chinese application named 大师 - however I have no clue where to even start with this...
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I have the same phone and the same problem. Looking into this too my friend....
Google Play Service Error
I have the same problem.
I was able to install the Play Store, yet still have problems with the Google Play Service.
I followed the Youtube instructions: ...\watch?v=R89HtH0WfuA[/url]
but then downloaded the "com.android.vending-4.4.21.apk" available on the net instead of "com.android.vending-3.1.3-signed.apk".
I also have the Chinese version of the phone.
If someone has instructions of how to remove the Chinese version and install a pure English version, i would appreciate it.
No solution I'm afraid.. Just wanted to add my request to the list. I, too have an S5.5 and would like to get an English Language ROM on this handset. Any help greatly appreciated.
Alpha4 said:
No solution I'm afraid.. Just wanted to add my request to the list. I, too have an S5.5 and would like to get an English Language ROM on this handset. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Yeah, english rom would be superb, but google play would already be a good start!
coolerkiller said:
Yeah, english rom would be superb, but google play would already be a good start!
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Yes, I agree, Google Play would be a start. But I'm guessing that we'll need a change of ROM to get any Google services running. I've managed to download and install some apps by sideloading .apk files (Nova Launcher, Dropbox, Dolphin) but even GMail app force closes just like Google Play.
I'm also guessing that the main culprit is the Amigo UI. It's seems so deeply embedded in the ROM that only a change of same will allow normal Android operation.
I've tried a Factory Reset to see if it gives me a choice of language to load, but no luck. The only English language setting is in Input settings. Unfortunately it doesn't go very deep. For instance to confirm a change of setting or acknowledge and error the text you have to tap says 'I known'!
The S5.5 has been launched in India and I wonder what language that ROM is available in? Be nice if the Indian ROM was in English and we could get hold of one. Can anyone help with this?
I'd even put up with Amigo UI if it was in English (despite the lack of widgets... Which I miss greatly).
BTW, I've found that you can install Amazon App Store, SlideMe, GetJar , etc. App stores on the S5.5. Not as good as Google Play I know, but they do work.
I wonder if some embedded 'Great Wall' filter software on this Chinese handset is blocking certain Google apps from running. It's curious that several Google apps force close, but other, similar Android apps don't.
Also, I've seen the phone for sale on some Indian Mobile Phone Vendor websites where they say that they will install Google Play before dispatch. So it must be possible.
Try Kingroot
mine is an chinese and rooted with that i think. got it pre-rooted
Thanks XPAction. I did try Kingroot, couldn't get it to work. However, I did manage to get it rooted with something called Shuame. It's mostly in Chinese language, but I got it done. And I have managed to install most Google apps. So Google Play, Gmail, etc working OK. And I've installed Nova Launcher, so widgets are baaack! There's still some Gionee bloatware hanging around, but mostly I can ignore it.
Only problem now is that Gionee have pushed a 98mb system update at the handset, and I'm frightened to install it!
I still think the S5.5 would benefit from a stock Android custom ROM... That's what I'm looking out for.
I did the system update and playstore is not doing a forced quit any,ore. However, i always get a connection error. Anyone got it working without root?
Ive found some links to some Chinese forums with some drivers,firmware and tools
slow site
https://translate.google.com/transl...n&u=elife.com/thread-22957-1-1.html&sandbox=1
I cant post links yet
Well, the recent 100+ mb Amigo UI update wiped out root on the S5.5. However, Google stuff still seems to be working OK. Found an English (ish) version of Shuame.. Called Root Genius. So am gonna try to re-Root with that.
One thing, it installs something called Kinguser. Don't really know what this is. Seems to manage Root access like SU or Superuser. But flagged up as a 'risk' by some Android malware/virus software.
Quick update for fellow S5.5 owners: tried to root with Root Genius, wouldn't work this time. Tried Kingroot and... success! It re-rooted the handset fine. So far all OK.. Google apps functioning normally.
Alpha4 said:
Quick update for fellow S5.5 owners: tried to root with Root Genius, wouldn't work this time. Tried Kingroot and... success! It re-rooted the handset fine. So far all OK.. Google apps functioning normally.
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after kingroot install supersu just to be safe
XPAction said:
after kingroot install supersu just to be safe
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Yep, done that. Many thanks.
battery life
Hi Guys,
Apologies for going off topic, im also planning to get this mobile, can you guys plz give me a quick insight on th ebatter life,
or any problem if you see other than the kitkat update
Elife S5.5 Google Play Store
Hi
Wanna install play store as well ... but got stuck already upon installing the Windows 7 (64Bit) drivers. There's still a remaining unknown device called "Gionee". Wehre to find the correct drivers for the S5.5? Next issue is - there is no application "kingroot". I googled a lot - no luck. Any hints where to find it? Same applies for the mentioned supersu. What is this? Where can i find it? Anyone successful by now in removing/replacing the amigo ui and the chinese stuff from the phone?
more useful link https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http://www.cnanzhi.com/artlist/574
club-m said:
Hi
Wanna install play store as well ... but got stuck already upon installing the Windows 7 (64Bit) drivers. There's still a remaining unknown device called "Gionee". Wehre to find the correct drivers for the S5.5? Next issue is - there is no application "kingroot". I googled a lot - no luck. Any hints where to find it? Same applies for the mentioned supersu. What is this? Where can i find it? Anyone successful by now in removing/replacing the amigo ui and the chinese stuff from the phone?
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Called KingoRoot now. Here http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
Drivers - Unknown Device Gionee
Hi - Thx. Got it already. Any ideas where to find the correct drivers in order to get rid of the unknown Gionee Device in the Device-Manager? Without all correct drivers the Kingo Windows App can't see the phone ...
Gionee PhoneSuite
USB Driver
Smart Phone USB Driver - GN_MTK_USBDriver(Factory)_V1.1.0_1
from Gionee India Site already installed ...
ANY ONE HELP FOR THIS ROOTING SHARP AQUOS S3 MINI.i AM STUCK ONE MONTH. Its chinese version.Cant use in India
Same as please!
I would like to be able to root it so I can install google apps on it.....
Sharp Aquos S3 mini
I know this phone must be rootable. I have tried some one-click root tools, no luck. Can anyone point me in the right direction: do I need to root this phone to install GApps? I think I must install TWRP and SuperSU. Does any one know if root access is blocked? Its a nice compact phone, but I need Google and Chrome to make it all tick. Thanks!
ua2ak said:
I know this phone must be rootable. I have tried some one-click root tools, no luck. Can anyone point me in the right direction: do I need to root this phone to install GApps? I think I must install TWRP and SuperSU. Does any one know if root access is blocked? Its a nice compact phone, but I need Google and Chrome to make it all tick. Thanks!
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I've been online searching endlessly! The company hasn't even given us a firmware for it.....
Everything is possible to root. Just have to wait for the right guys to get their hands on one. I've found 1 link in here that lets you install a Google alternative to play, but it's still hard to use the phone normally with a Google account. I love the phone, but the company maybe one that is not good with support...
Here's the link to the play store alternative.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/galaxy-playstore-alternative-t3739733
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mini-stock-unbrick-twrp-t3826304#post77269406
Hello ! A while ago i wanted to cheat on games using apps such as Game guardian or game killer and, well...i realized I needed a root in order for those to work. So i tried rooting my device, used KingRoot, and it couldn't root my device. Is there something wrong with it ? I'm currently using a Huawei Mate 10 lite and I'm working with EMUI 8.00 / Android 8.00. I can't seem to find a way to root it. Can someone please help me ?! I'm desperate...
( Edit : i used z4root and it always kept crashing. Did the same with the others. The ones who didn't crash said that it wasn't rooted. Idk if it's linked but when i tried to use game guardian without root it told me that there was a " unstable kernel problem " and that it was probably linked to the firmware. So here i am , still lost as ever. )