Hi,
I've been trying to root my Argos Bush MyTablet 10.1" running Android 4.4.4 for a while now, but all the rooting methods I have tried didn't work.
Framaroot (The exploit didn't work)
Key Root Master (I don't understand, since it's Indonesian, but some kind of error popped up.)
Root Master (Failed to root.)
iRoot (Failed to root.)
TowelRoot (device not supported. I tried using different modstrings, but they all turned my screen gray and rebooted my device.)
I have no access to a computer.
Argos ac101bu
Hi,
Really struggling to root this tablet. I have spent around 4 days trying.
I first altered the boot.img and set it up for adb.
ro secure = 0
allowmock location = 1
constant usb device = adb
ro debuggable = 1
This stops the "cant use adb root on production builds".
However, when I do adb root, it just says restarting adb as root.
It disconnects and then adb cant see the device, I have checked the drivers and its still there.
The device changes to "class for rk device", I tried lots of different drivers, but nothing seems to work after using "adb root".
I then also altered the system.img and made these changes.
ro factory location = 2 <-- which should use external SD (also added media,rw to permissions).
ro rkadb root = 1
ro secure = 0
I also manually installed SuperSU and set all the correct permssions. chown 0.0 and 06755 (in both xbin and bin).
SU works but SuperSU apk cant see the SU binary for some reason and doesnt show grant permission option. So its bassically useless.
Very frustrating, can anyone help?
EDIT:-
Got it rooted now, adb root still wont work. However I managed to manually root by following SuperSU v1.93 update script. Had to mount system.img in linux and edit that way.
Hi .. I also have got one of these... how did you manage to get it rooted???
Cheers
tron1275 said:
Hi .. I also have got one of these... how did you manage to get it rooted???
Cheers
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Sorry for not answering sooner. I have the custom system image, if you still need it.
Its around 1.6gb, you have to flash it via rockchip flash tools. I also tweaked it some more and added init.d support.
Related
Hi there,
I have a Rockchip RK3188 Tablet with Android 4.2.2, which I need to root ON DEVICE. Actually, the device was already rooted (using a Laptop via the adb bridge), so I already have busybox installed and I have one of my own apps in /system/app. However I managed to delete the su program (yeah great!) and therefore don't have root access any more. I know I can easily root the device again if I connect it to my laptop again, but that is not possible, because the device is at my parent's place and I can't go over there any time soon.
Therefore I want to root the device just with an app. Actually I would only need to copy su to /system/xbin.
These are the things I already tried (without success):
Framaroot (doesn't work, because framaroot does not support Rockchip tablets)
Writing my own app, which contains su in the assets and using this su for temporary root
Using adb (on the device) for a local connection (adb connect localhost), because if I connect from my PC I automatically have root (doesn't work because Android 4.2.2 has increased security on adb)
Start telnetd via busybox and then execute my commands via nc (doesn't work, because I can't start telnetd in a way that it ends up with a root shell)
Any other ideas?
My last idea is, that I could maybe gain temporary root access with the app I already have in /system/app. Basically this would be similar to the Master Key Exploit, except that I do not have to fiddle around with the apk and instead install it normally. However I don't know how to continue from that point. I know, I have special permissions if I have an app in /system/app, but which permissions are that? And how can I use those permissions to make /system writeable (and copy my su file there)?
Thank you for your help,
Tobias
ToBe_HH said:
Hi there,
I have a Rockchip RK3188 Tablet with Android 4.2.2, which I need to root ON DEVICE. Actually, the device was already rooted (using a Laptop via the adb bridge), so I already have busybox installed and I have one of my own apps in /system/app. However I managed to delete the su program (yeah great!) and therefore don't have root access any more. I know I can easily root the device again if I connect it to my laptop again, but that is not possible, because the device is at my parent's place and I can't go over there any time soon.
Therefore I want to root the device just with an app. Actually I would only need to copy su to /system/xbin.
These are the things I already tried (without success):
Framaroot (doesn't work, because framaroot does not support Rockchip tablets)
Writing my own app, which contains su in the assets and using this su for temporary root
Using adb (on the device) for a local connection (adb connect localhost), because if I connect from my PC I automatically have root (doesn't work because Android 4.2.2 has increased security on adb)
Start telnetd via busybox and then execute my commands via nc (doesn't work, because I can't start telnetd in a way that it ends up with a root shell)
Any other ideas?
My last idea is, that I could maybe gain temporary root access with the app I already have in /system/app. Basically this would be similar to the Master Key Exploit, except that I do not have to fiddle around with the apk and instead install it normally. However I don't know how to continue from that point. I know, I have special permissions if I have an app in /system/app, but which permissions are that? And how can I use those permissions to make /system writeable (and copy my su file there)?
Thank you for your help,
Tobias
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are you rooted check with root checker if yes(as you alredy said)
install super su or super user to gain root acces controls
but iam not sure from your question you are rooted or not or are you trying to root
P.S deleting super su will not unroot you
sangalaxy said:
are you rooted check with root checker if yes(as you alredy said)
install super su or super user to gain root acces controls
but iam not sure from your question you are rooted or not or are you trying to root
P.S deleting super su will not unroot you
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Root checker says: "Sorry! This device does not have proper root access."
Right now, I am NOT rooted. So the device WAS rooted and then /system/xbin/su was deleted. Meaning: everything else is in place (SuperUser, Busybox, etc.) but I cannot execute anything as root, because I cannot switch the user to root (what su does). Although I am not really unrooted, I cannot do anything any more. So basically I would like to re-root my device.
The goal is to get fully rooted again.
ToBe_HH said:
Root checker says: "Sorry! This device does not have proper root access."
Right now, I am NOT rooted. So the device WAS rooted and then /system/xbin/su was deleted. Meaning: everything else is in place (SuperUser, Busybox, etc.) but I cannot execute anything as root, because I cannot switch the user to root (what su does). Although I am not really unrooted, I cannot do anything any more. So basically I would like to re-root my device.
The goal is to get fully rooted again.
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I don't think you can root without any pc
If your phone has recovery just flash the root files :thumbup:
Sent from my Xperia Live with Walkman using xda app-developers app
ToBe_HH said:
Root checker says: "Sorry! This device does not have proper root access."
Right now, I am NOT rooted. So the device WAS rooted and then /system/xbin/su was deleted. Meaning: everything else is in place (SuperUser, Busybox, etc.) but I cannot execute anything as root, because I cannot switch the user to root (what su does). Although I am not really unrooted, I cannot do anything any more. So basically I would like to re-root my device.
The goal is to get fully rooted again.
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Have you tried looking in /system/bin/su instead of /system/xbin/su
Hello,
Thank you for the tips form the Leagoo Lead 3 forum: I wasn't able to post there so I do it here;
I don't know how to relate my own tasks to achieve this:
At least I followed steps 1 and 2: Step 1 was never finished: hangs or failed error message:.
With Kingo Root, always ended up with failure message except the last time:
I was able to root successfully;
Before to successfully root with Kingo Root:
- After several trials with steps 1 and 2. I ended up with Lead3 being rooted as displayed on Kingo Root status, But I wasn't able to use su;
- Once Kingo root status was root, I launched mtkdroidtools 2.5.3, freshly reinstalled(ie I renamed my former version installation), Lead3 was correctly detected with green light, No Root button but ADB. I made a backup and installed SuperSu with this tool:
I clicked on ADB. Type adb shell, it gave me # root access inside Lead 3.
But on standalone, Lead 3 stayed as not rooted (default.prop ro.secure=0). Secure mode. Thank you to the Insecure forum: And the guy who explained clearly on one his article, just google 'android insecure mode' and ' Root any Android device - Whiteboard Web'.
- Last trial with Kingo Root: Root was successfull.
And I still don't understand ,,,,
- I checked Lead3, it's rooted. SuperSu, Xposed framework work Ok, and su in the terminaluf.
ps: The device manager shows android device with Alcatel ADB driver. and sometime Android ADB, depending on which tool I used.
NB:
I forgot to mention that during the rooting trial, with adb and terminal, I saw busybox was installed, at leat links in the filesystems I was able to mount -o remount, rw /system and / in order to change default.prop content (sed ,,,,). Strange isn't it ?
Baffled ,,,
But as curiosity is still here and pocket minded, I'll shop more of those phones.
Leagoo Lead 3 is really nice phone. As long long as I can control ...
After rooting we instal busybox and SuperSU (or Superuser) and avail the benefits of rooting. When we unroot through SuperSU, is it possible that 'su' still remains inside '/system' folder? I came across a strange phenomenon : I rooted my Celkon Q 500 ( by Root Genius or One-click method or something else, I do not remember) and installed many root apps. After somedays, I decided to unroot, I uninstalled super su, busybox. Then, I tried to root it again. But, I noticed that one root checker says ur device is rooted(specifically through Root Genius PC software I got the message rooted and pressed the 'unroot' button, but it said failed), 2nd root checker says it is non-rooted, 3rd one says it has root access through ADB. I checked 'su' is present in some folder inside '/system', which could not be deleted , because I think, I do not have RW privilege. I had tried many method to root it again, but all failed. When I open Supersu, it throws an immediate message that 'su binary' needs to be updated and when I try it fails everytime. Can anyone meke me understand, what is the real proble.? Celkon Q 500 is Broadcom chip based, running android 4.4.2. Also I found One message in the root checker that "SELinux enforced".
Eversmile23 said:
After rooting we instal busybox and SuperSU (or Superuser) and avail the benefits of rooting. When we unroot through SuperSU, is it possible that 'su' still remains inside '/system' folder? I came across a strange phenomenon : I rooted my Celkon Q 500 ( by Root Genius or One-click method or something else, I do not remember) and installed many root apps. After somedays, I decided to unroot, I uninstalled super su, busybox. Then, I tried to root it again. But, I noticed that one root checker says ur device is rooted(specifically through Root Genius PC software I got the message rooted and pressed the 'unroot' button, but it said failed), 2nd root checker says it is non-rooted, 3rd one says it has root access through ADB. I checked 'su' is present in some folder inside '/system', which could not be deleted , because I think, I do not have RW privilege. I had tried many method to root it again, but all failed. When I open Supersu, it throws an immediate message that 'su binary' needs to be updated and when I try it fails everytime. Can anyone meke me understand, what is the real proble.? Celkon Q 500 is Broadcom chip based, running android 4.4.2. Also I found One message in the root checker that "SELinux enforced".
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reinstall super su from play store go to settings in super su app and unroot there
selinux enforced means that your kernel is not permissive. has nothing to do with root
If you was one of those who root their devices by using KingRoot App and would like to remove kinguser and related files, you can replace it with the well known SuperSU.
Here's a small script to remove Chinese kingruser, all related files and folders, and install SuperSU.
This script will do all the work for you without using PC, just by terminal, first of all, thanks to chainfire for his SuperSU files.
Before starting :
Download and install Terminal emulator appTerminal emulator app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
Download and unzip "Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip
http://tiny.cc/fo78zx
Steps :
Send the extracted folder "mrw" to the internal storage of your device and make sure that this folder contains 4 files
Open Terminal emulator and type :
"Su" (without "")
Allow root permission
Type :
" sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh" (without "" , notice there's space between sh /sdcard.)
It might display some error, but wait for 30-40 seconds and at the end it will launch supersu or open supersu manually.
Update su binary normal, then reboot.
Done !
I ran the script and it went thru to installing Super Su but I lost root and couldn't update binaries. I redownloaded King Root and opened it and I instantly had root back. Are there other files that King Root has installed that don't allow this script to work. If you have any insight it wouldbe appreciated. I know I am on a different phone but script seems to work up to a point. ZTE Z820 Android 5.1 Thanks
I can confirm this method works on Lenovo Vibe X2 running Android 5.0. New Kingroot 4.5, the one with crown icon, successfully replaced by SuperSU while root status remain intact. A process crashed upon Kingroot removal, however restart seemed to get rid of the problem.
Peacekeeper888 said:
I can confirm this method works on Lenovo Vibe X2 running Android 5.0. New Kingroot 4.5, the one with crown icon, successfully replaced by SuperSU while root status remain intact. A process crashed upon Kingroot removal, however restart seemed to get rid of the problem.
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May I ask did you have busybox already downloaded and installed? I see that the zip contains busybox as one of the actions of the script. Maybe that's why it didn't work for me?? Also I have Kingroot 4.9.2 and I'm thinking that is the main reason the script fails for me.
Jsmor1313 said:
May I ask did you have busybox already downloaded and installed? I see that the zip contains busybox as one of the actions of the script. Maybe that's why it didn't work for me?? Also I have Kingroot 4.9.2 and I'm thinking that is the main reason the script fails for me.
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I had KingRoot v.4.85, on a KitKat 4.4.
The script didn't work, so I plug the phone and connected to the computer, opened a console, executed the adb shell command and start to give each of the script commands manually one by one.
The failure was at pm uninstall com.kingroot.kinguser (com.kingroot.RushRoot wasn't installed anyway).
The packet manager wasn't able to uninstall Kingroot. I had to uninstall manually using the phone
Code:
H:\Development\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20140702\sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]_z10:/ $ su
[email protected]_z10:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
[email protected]_z10:/ # am kill com.kingroot.RushRoot
[email protected]_z10:/ # pm uninstall com.kingroot.RushRoot
Failure
[email protected]_z10:/ # am kill com.kingroot.kinguser
[email protected]_z10:/ # pm uninstall com.kingroot.kinguser
Failure
In the end the replacement was successful
details of manual uninstall
halnovemila said:
I had KingRoot v.4.85, on a KitKat 4.4.
The script didn't work, so I plug the phone and connected to the computer, opened a console, executed the adb shell command and start to give each of the script commands manually one by one.
The failure was at pm uninstall com.kingroot.kinguser (com.kingroot.RushRoot wasn't installed anyway).
The packet manager wasn't able to uninstall Kingroot. I had to uninstall manually using the phone
Code:
H:\Development\adt-bundle-windows-x86-20140702\sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]_z10:/ $ su
[email protected]_z10:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
[email protected]_z10:/ # am kill com.kingroot.RushRoot
[email protected]_z10:/ # pm uninstall com.kingroot.RushRoot
Failure
[email protected]_z10:/ # am kill com.kingroot.kinguser
[email protected]_z10:/ # pm uninstall com.kingroot.kinguser
Failure
In the end the replacement was successful
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I have rooted my phone (Android 5.1) with kingroot 4.8.0, I also want to remove KingRoot and replace it with supersu.
I plan to execute the script line by line via an ssh session as root on my phone.
finally how have you uninstalled Kingroot manually ?
fabp said:
I have rooted my phone (Android 5.1) with kingroot 4.8.0, I also want to remove KingRoot and replace it with supersu.
I plan to execute the script line by line via an ssh session as root on my phone.
finally how have you uninstalled Kingroot manually ?
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I modified the script in this way:
After
Code:
pm uninstall com.kingroot.kinguser
I've added
Code:
am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.buak.Link2SD/.Link2SD
echo "Press any key to continue"
read typedkeys
The first of the three added rows launches Link2SD app (that I've installed on my phone since I rooted it); the last line pause the script execution.
I used Link2SD to uninstall Kingroot.
Anyway I have to say that, even though the installation of SuperSU seems completed without errors, the apps that asks for root permissions didn't receive the answer from SuperSU and they aren't granted root permission, so... it still doesn't work.
it did not work, superSU can not update binary and can not uninstall the other root app (kingroot)
guys,I am telling you a working method which worked for me..
but you are going to need some version specific apps for first time..
things you need...
1. clean MICROMAX a311
2. kingoroot KingRootSetup_v3.2.0.1129 (i can upload it if you want)
3. Supersume.apk {MUST BE VERSION 6.4} (application used to change from kingroot to supersu)
note -- Pay attention to versions,messing with them will not allow you to achieve target.
steps..
1. install kingrootsetup on pc(must have internet connection to work)
2. connect ur phone with ADB enabled from developers option
3. root ur phone by following on screen instructions...
4. after rooting,install supersume on phone
5.open the app,click on big blue button and wait...
done,replaced kingroot with supersu..
[email protected]_Rocker said:
guys,I am telling you a working method which worked for me..
but you are going to need some version specific apps for first time..
things you need...
1. clean MICROMAX a311
2. kingoroot KingRootSetup_v3.2.0.1129 (i can upload it if you want)
3. Supersume.apk {MUST BE VERSION 6.4} (application used to change from kingroot to supersu)
note -- Pay attention to versions,messing with them will not allow you to achieve target.
steps..
1. install kingrootsetup on pc(must have internet connection to work)
2. connect ur phone with ADB enabled from developers option
3. root ur phone by following on screen instructions...
4. after rooting,install supersume on phone
5.open the app,click on big blue button and wait...
done,replaced kingroot with supersu..
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Hello can someone give me a link to supersume 6.4apk please
Thanks
2010radams said:
Hello can someone give me a link to supersume 6.4apk please
Thanks
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sure....it will be my pleasure.
ok !
download from attachment and install,then get rid of kinguser...:good:
[email protected]_Rocker said:
sure....it will be my pleasure..BTW it can be used on ANY phone to replace kinguser with supersu..
ok !
download from attachment and install,then get rid of kinguser...:good:
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Just used this solution on a Vodafone Tab speed 6 (VF-1397).
Seemed to work fine but after updating superSU and rebooting the Tablet, screen went black when boot reached unlock screen and couldn't see or do anything except using the power button options.
After some reboots (lost count, ~5/6, and failed atemps to enter recovery), (and the removal of the sim card) the tablet finaly started to optimize all my apps as if the dalvik cache had been wiped.
Afterwards screen went black again and couldn't do anything again.
After some time was finaly able to enter recovery and i'am now trying to format everything.
Subray said:
Just used this solution on a Vodafone Tab speed 6 (VF-1397).
Seemed to work fine but after updating superSU and rebooting the Tablet, screen went black when boot reached unlock screen and couldn't see or do anything except using the power button options.
After some reboots (lost count, ~5/6, and failed atemps to enter recovery), (and the removal of the sim card) the tablet finaly started to optimize all my apps as if the dalvik cache had been wiped.
Afterwards screen went black again and couldn't do anything again.
After some time was finaly able to enter recovery and i'am now trying to format everything.
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Sorry to hear that...
can you tell how you were UPDATING supersu ??
i also updated from 2.4.5 to 2.6.5 without any problems...
were you using genuine zip of supersu meant for your device ??
or just regular zip ??
don't you have backup of your tab....you were rooted..
1st thing you were to do was to make a full backup...why didn't you did that ??
Script didn't work for me, tons of errors because the path wasn't right. Fixed it to have exactly the same but still plenty of errors and SU binary would not update.
That supersume.apk thing though... MAGIC!!
Thanks heaps!!!
Device reboots
Any idea why the device reboots when I press enter at the last command? I did everything correctly, step by step like you describe it but instead of replacing the KingRoot with SuperSu the device reboots and the KingRoot is still there.
The device is Sony Xperia SP (C5303)
Any help would be great cause I used the exact same method some time ago in my tablet (Lenovo A8) and it worked perfectly. But not in the Xperia and I don't know if I should fully unroot it and try a different method or what.
Sahilsinghlodhi said:
If you was one of those who root their devices by using KingRoot App and would like to remove kinguser and related files, you can replace it with the well known SuperSU.
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All is done how you describe, everything was just fine and now I have a Lenovo S850 with android 4.4.2 rooted with SuperSU Free 2.78
Thanks a lot.
Does it also work with Kingsroot 5?
Lemmi1 said:
Does it also work with Kingsroot 5?
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I tried on kingroot 5, no success then unistall kingroot and try kingroot 4.9, again same errors.
It worked for me for kingroot 5.0 on lyf flame 8 through emulator method.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
I tried on kingroot 5 oppo f1s anf failed. Then tried kingroot 4.9 failed. Then tried kingroot 4.81 and super sume pro.. Works like a charm.
Like everyone else, I picked this Azpen A743 up at Microcenter for $20. It was advertised as having 5.1, but came with 6.0.1. I bought it to stream music from my Asus router with samba share drive. Other than that, just plan to use Google News, weather app, and light web browsing. Tried a couple rooting methods but no luck. Reluctantly tried Kingo Root, but it never finished the process. (I've read these devices come preloaded with malware, so some more from kingo root won't hurt). From what I've read and searched, there isn't any custom recovery for this tablet. Anyone know how to root it? I did manage from stock recovery to sideload SuperUser.apk, but it doesn't work.
I have USB debugging on, and bootloader unlocked.
Specs are: Allwinner 1.3 GHz A33 4core
The recovery lists the tablet as:
A33_86v/astar_xr819/astar-xr819
6.0.1/MOB30R/20171221
and firmware version v6.0rc3 (I have found references to OxygenOS for that FW version)
If there is not a root method, is there a way to alter/replace the hosts file? I would like to transfer the hosts file from my phone generated by adaway. I have copied my phone's hosts file and tried:
adb reboot download - reboots to OS, doen't seem to have a download mode, but it would almost have to in order to update the FW
adb reboot bootloader - boots to Azpen screen buring bootup, but just hangs
adb push - system read only
adb shell - cp hosts (read only)
adb shell, then su - SuperUser pops up saying ADB need SU access, grant it but nothing happens. can type, but nothing happens.
from recovery, if I mount /system, then device no longer detected by adb.
Didn't try any fastboot commands, scared of losing data, and I don't see anyway to back up the current FW
Also tried the Phoneixsuit software to install apks, but it didn't work
created my own update.zip - 255 error (or not verified even when using various methods to sign the .zip file-Sign-em, Auto-Sign)
Is there a way to create a .zip or apk that is signed that will copy the hosts file to /etc/hosts?
Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.
Have you had any luck since posting this? I'm trying to root the same device, but no luck so far.
Nope. Somehow managed to push Superuser to it, but still not rooted. SU app pops up asking for SU if "adb shell SU", can grant permission, but still nothing. Can't make permission changes to RW. I finally got fed up and tried flashing the wrong firmware to it, but even that wouldn't work. PhoenixSuit, PhoenixProUSB, PhoenixCard would not work to flash different firmware... and no response from Azpen about lollipop firmware or any firmware for that matter. Won't return emails or answer the phone.
I don't know if by pulling the /system folder ,making changes, then using a tool like Dragonface to build a prerooted image would work or not. Can't really do anything without the right firmware for the device.... and I'm not counting on that happening.
This is a good place for info on A33 info and tools:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f906/
I finally got widgets to update after a month of tinkering.... everyday it tells me the SD card is corrupt... other than all of the above, it is a decent little tablet for the $20.