I was installed the Z2 Tablet dual recovery onto my tablet, but was returning to stock recovery and unrooting my device as the apps I really want to use it for will not work when the device is rooted.
All was going swimmingly until I realised that I had deleted the chargemon.stock file and not the dual recovery chargemon file. As I am a complete idiot I hadn't made a backup of it either. If someone on the same software version as me could send me a copy of their stock chargemon, I would be most appreciative...
This file is located in /system/bin
Phone Software version
1278.4804_17.1.1.A.0.402
S1 Boot Version:
1277-2049 S1_Boot_MSM8974AB_LA2.0.1_37 B
ETS Software Version
1278-7011_10
File System Version
Euro_LTE_17.1.1.A.0.402
Customization Version
1278-4666-R6A
Obibwan said:
I was installed the Z2 Tablet dual recovery onto my tablet, but was returning to stock recovery and unrooting my device as the apps I really want to use it for will not work when the device is rooted.
All was going swimmingly until I realised that I had deleted the chargemon.stock file and not the dual recovery chargemon file. As I am a complete idiot I hadn't made a backup of it either. If someone on the same software version as me could send me a copy of their stock chargemon, I would be most appreciative...
This file is located in /system/bin
Phone Software version
1278.4804_17.1.1.A.0.402
S1 Boot Version:
1277-2049 S1_Boot_MSM8974AB_LA2.0.1_37 B
ETS Software Version
1278-7011_10
File System Version
Euro_LTE_17.1.1.A.0.402
Customization Version
1278-4666-R6A
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Or you can give try to Xposed module called "RootCloak" which hide root from selected apps. For me it is working fine.
kulvertti said:
Or you can give try to Xposed module called "RootCloak" which hide root from selected apps. For me it is working fine.
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Thanks but I have tried rootcloak. I live in the UK and wanted to use Sky Go app for watching sports/movies when not at home as I love football (soccer) and cricket and thought I'd be able to do so. Rootcloak can't hide root from the SkyGo app and is one those mentioned in the list as one it may never be able to hide from...
Problem has now been sorted.
Thanks!
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my sister bought a samsung galaxy ace(gingerbread 2.3.4) I rooted it with upd_1.zip I install openvpn and followed every tutorial i saw how to get it work but i failed to get it work I'm so pissed of i deleted the bb folder in system/xbin/ using root explorer I first change its attribute then I delete it. And then to my surprised when i open the busybox it said the phone is not rooted...i unroot it to delete the super user using unroot.zip folder and again try to root it using upd_1.zip it only install super user but the phone is not rooted what is that mean? I tried to use super one click but i can't beacause it cannot detect the .netframework4...help me guys i want to again root my phone.
fusty07 said:
my sister bought a samsung galaxy ace(gingerbread 2.3.4) I rooted it with upd_1.zip I install openvpn and followed every tutorial i saw how to get it work but i failed to get it work I'm so pissed of i deleted the bb folder in system/xbin/ using root explorer I first change its attribute then I delete it. And then to my surprised when i open the busybox it said the phone is not rooted...i unroot it to delete the super user using unroot.zip folder and again try to root it using upd_1.zip it only install super user but the phone is not rooted what is that mean? I tried to use super one click but i can't beacause it cannot detect the .netframework4...help me guys i want to again root my phone.
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bb ? File or folder ?
sir i deleted the bb folder on system/xbin including its content ipconfig and route,help me root my phone again sir.
but i am still guessing why would someone remove folder without any reason and that too in the system folders
i decided to delete that and make new bb folder and follow again the tutorial on configuring the openvpn not knowing that this will happen
Why don't you reflash with Odin to stock firmware and re-root?
@valexi reflash = upgrade firmware? And what is stock room sorry guys i admit i'm a noob when it comes to android...
fusty07 said:
upgrade firmware? And what is stock room sorry guys i admit i'm a noob when it comes to android...
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THIS is perfect place for you then to start off
is it safe to flash my phone even though i delete some system files and my rom is gingerbread 2.3.4 is it ok if i flash it to gingerbread 2.3.4 also?
Yes, you can.
You will lose data though. Messages, contacts and apps. Backup those if you need to.
first off, got my first smartphone 2 days ago and am a total noob, so please excuse me.
I'd like to know whether there is a newer version of android available for the xperia mini pro than 2.3.4 and/or a newer kernel version. this forum looks a bit complicated to me, so far Ive only seen android version 2.3.4 in this section.
are there any regular or custom versions? could I install a newer (custom) version of android without updating the kernel version? what are the benefits of updating the kernel as well? I already unrooted my phone, is unlocking the bootloader needed as well or other stuff?
my stats:
SK17i
Android Version: 2.3.4
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build-Number: 4.0.2.A.0.58
To make a long story short....
Try and update through PC Companion. Kernels and OS Versions are bundled together in the same package when the phone is updated.
I would recommend you did not try and unlock bootloader, install custom rom etc, since you are a new user. Stock works just fine. And tbh has the best battery consumption than any custom rom.
When you feel that you have expanded your understanding of how the phone works and how Android works, then you can dive into the flashing pool along with us
alright, one thing then: according to the SonyEricsson Xperia Flasher by Bin4ry & Androxyde Root access is allowed and I can also delete everything I want from my system/app folder with titanium backup.
but when trying the same with rootexplorer, it tells me file system is read only and ES file explorer tells me I cant delete these files.
how come? root access is granted, but why can I still not delete these files with rootexplorer? how to remove the read only mode?
use super manager to uninstall those applications
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alright, one thing then: according to the SonyEricsson Xperia Flasher by Bin4ry & Androxyde Root access is allowed and I can also delete everything I want from my system/app folder with titanium backup.
but when trying the same with rootexplorer, it tells me file system is read only and ES file explorer tells me I cant delete these files.
how come? root access is granted, but why can I still not delete these files with rootexplorer? how to remove the read only mode?
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From a file explorer like root explorer, you first have to mount your internal storage as R/W. Before doing that they are read-only.
doh, didnt notice before -.-
Hey first time posting, prior to unlocking the bootloader on my Photon 4g I had a bunch of ROM's listed in ROM Manager. After I got it unlocked I only see four options, Font Packs for Android 4.0, Cerberus, Superuser, Google Apps, ClockworkMod. Also, I cannot back up through ROM Manager either, it results in a white triangle with a yellow exclamation point. I am currently running stock Android 2.3.4 no ROM running. It worked perfect before I unlocked my Photon, any advice?
You sure the roms you saw were for the photon? If I had to take a blind guess id go with when rom manager was initially installed the device wasn't rooted, and the app was unable to determine which device you had and was showing roms for all phones. Now that you're rooted and the app has permission and can read the device fingerprint and is able to display the proper downloads.
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You sure the roms you saw were for the photon? If I had to take a blind guess id go with when rom manager was initially installed the device wasn't rooted, and the app was unable to determine which device you had and was showing roms for all phones. Now that you're rooted and the app has permission and can read the device fingerprint and is able to display the proper downloads.
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That's kind of what I was thinking, my phone was rooted prior to the unlock when I was viewing the roms. But I don't know much about all this since this is my first unlock. I do know some phones do not have a list in ROM Manager. Any ideas as to the backup issue?
You need to delete a file off your phone that installs stock recovery every time it boots. You can adb or use and explorer that can modify /system like root explorer, and delete install-recovery.sh from /system/etc
Once deleted power down into fastboot and reflash CWM or do it through rom manager. Either way you need to delete that file because it's forcing you back to stock recovery.
Good luck
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You need to delete a file off your phone that installs stock recovery every time it boots. You can adb or use and explorer that can modify /system like root explorer, and delete install-recovery.sh from /system/etc
Once deleted power down into fastboot and reflash CWM or do it through rom manager. Either way you need to delete that file because it's forcing you back to stock recovery.
Good luck
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That would explain a lot. I'll give that a shot. Thank you!
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You need to delete a file off your phone that installs stock recovery every time it boots. You can adb or use and explorer that can modify /system like root explorer, and delete install-recovery.sh from /system/etc
Once deleted power down into fastboot and reflash CWM or do it through rom manager. Either way you need to delete that file because it's forcing you back to stock recovery.
Good luck
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That would explain a lot, I'll give that a shot. Thank you!
Phone is a Star X19i
Now I'm looking at getting a system to allow me to back up the rom and re-flash if needed.
Post 4 has attachments of my boot, recovery and scatter files.
Old issue: (Solved)
Stupid thing I did I renamed the mtklockscreen.odex to mtklockscreen.odex1 just as a test in a half asleep phase to see if I would get the stock lockscreen loading.
Suffice to say the phone no longer boots.
Really don't think I can get into ADB and rename the file to get the phone booting again unless anyone knows a way.
Android was 2.3.6 and I asked the seller if it was possible to get the rom incase anything like happened which they didn't.
So anyone have any ideas?
I have attached the stock recovery and boot images made with cat and a scatter file I made to post 4.
As I have no idea about modifying these for hard root can anyone take a look?
I don't know the specifics of the phone, but if you can go into recovery mode maybe you can get adb working, or use a flashable zip to rename the file by installing it from recovery (just need to edit the zips' updater script)
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I don't know the specifics of the phone, but if you can go into recovery mode maybe you can get adb working, or use a flashable zip to rename the file by installing it from recovery (just need to edit the zips' updater script)
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I got into built in Factory mode and can see the file I renamed through ADB and android commander but cannot rename it back due to not having hard root access.
I also have a copy of the boot and recovery partitions 5 and 6 respectively I made in the adb shell yesterday as I was half looking at getting hard root access.
ren mtklockscreen.odex1 mtklockscreen.odex
ren: permission denied
I read you can do a custom recovery with root using SP Tools still so can anyone help me do this?
I know about system root etc and stuff and have flashed roms before on other tablets and have been a PC I.T tech (wouldn't think it due to the stupid mistake) but this recovery and scatter files etc is kinda new to me.
I have a scatter file now I just made if anyone is interested in helping me.
Yes I have a MTK6573 but the scatter file came from the MT6516 Rom Studio which I read works the same for the 6573.
Attached is also my stock boot and recovery partitions I made with cat yesterday if there usable to anyone to help.
Well I got it working and fixed.
I had to go into adb shell and su and mount the file system as writable, as I have used linux before I didn't know about android and what needed to be done and permission locks etc.
The stock boot, recovery and scatter files will remain on this thread if anyone wants to help create or find a recovery which can allow me to create backups and flash custom roms.
I may be able to provide a dump of android 2.3.6 for those that want it once I'm provided with a backup solution as I have read a few people wanting this updated android rom.
This got too close to what I would like liked with bricking this phone.
And I'm not comfortable unless I have a rom backup of this.
Rooting Advice: For anyone with a MTK6573 on Android 2.3.6 trying to root but having issues with super one click make sure you only turn on USB debugging after Android has loaded and just before you plug the usb cable in to run super one click.
I have seen a few thread and posters here about not being able to root the phone and this is the cause that debug needs to be switched on right before you connect and try to root.
Original seller has agreed to send the firmware and flashing stuff on cd for me so I can upload it for you all.
This is a win for MTK6573 Star X19i owners as I'll have the updated 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware to release for you all root modify etc in a week or so.
Be careful with ROM studio. I believe it is not compatible with MT6573.
You want to read this: http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com/2012_04_01_archive.html
cybermaus said:
Be careful with ROM studio. I believe it is not compatible with MT6573.
You want to read this: http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com/2012_04_01_archive.html
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That's what I read and did to get my scatter as I used cat then used the program linked in that thread to generate the scatter.
HI, I am using rom 101.c.0.370 with rooted, I got 2 question,
1) I installed Rom Manager, but not able to reboot with recovery mode, does my firmware version be able to support or not?
2) I tried to installed S-note V-12 Link, as I am not able to installed the rom so I try copy all the file in folder system with permission, in lib I have overwrite the file, but I can't see any icon/shortcut for snote or other app from s-app, by app "/system/app mover", I can see those apps is in system but how am I able to launch the apps?
as far as i know there's only one way to get root and recovery on the 370 firmware at the moment there is a thread in the android development forum i cant remember the name of it but ill update this post when i find it.
Edit: This is the forum post [ROM][CWM][Recovery][Pre-Rooted]Tablet Z Stock 10.1.C.0.370 -Reboot FIX Included - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2330110