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Hello everyone.
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Originally, I was going to flash my Droid X2's MEID to my LG OpZip's MEID and use the X2, but found out when I got home, it had to be unactivated, and I was already activated, so that plan went down the drain. I've spent the last, oh, 2 or 3 days trying to root, install a custom rom, and expand my internal storage to no avail. After doing alot of research on the issue in regards to rooting it, I found (on another site I think) that my sw version is not the same as the other OpZip's that have been rooted, and to all of my research, I cannot seem to find anything that matches my model and sw version.
Phone Information
Phone: LG Optimus Zip
Model: LGL75C
SW Version: LGL75CV1
Android Version: 2.3.4
Provider: Straight Talk (Verizon towers)
Things I've Tried
Super One Click
ADB
LG Optimus Zip One Click (different sw version)
Alright, now for the part I need assistance with... Does anyone know a root method for this phone? Are there any custom ROM's that are compatible, or am I overthinking it, and should assume most are compatible?
I look forward to any and all responses, and thanks in advance.
Ori
Bump. Don't generally like doing that, but I'm desperate to find an answer.
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Orito said:
Bump. Don't generally like doing that, but I'm desperate to find an answer.
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I'll second that bump. The model of this phone is VS700 - But many report that root attempts are unsuccessful because of the SW version.
Interestingly enough, when trying to use LG update software on my PC, it says the LGL75CV1 is indeed on the supported device list for updates, however when the LG software tries to read the SW Version from my phone, it says ERROR. I call up LG, they say all updates should be done through Tracphone.
Is there something different about the file system? are developers somehow locked out of this? Any update would be great. The phone has potential, alot of potential. Lets get it rooted guys!
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a friend of mine has this phone with this sw version (lgl75cv1) and is chomping at the bit for me to get it rooted for him. if anyone, anyone at all, has any info please speak up.
thanks guys
I was able to root this phone today easily using this thread referred by a user at another forum.
I can't post a link but the instructions are at androidforums under a thread called "Finally rooted M865c for Straight Talk"
It works fine for the LG Zip LGL75C 2.3.4
It was a very simple process. I am now looking for a way to install a clockworkmod recovery on the phone to make a backup. Anyone have any insight on how to install the correct CWM please advise.
LGL75c Optimus Zip
Everywhere i look it says this phone cannot be rooted because it has a locked bootloader. I even went as far as paying root android for the software which they assured me would root this phone. It failed miserably.
I am looking for anything that will help me root this phone as I want to tether the 3g to my nexus 7 tablet, to have internet wherever I go with my tablet.
How to root LGL75C
I just managed to root my LGL75C (provided by Straight Talk).
Download 2 files:
Poot .apk: sharesend. com/qe9jl6ij
Ministroll .apk: sharesend. com/8orgvw4r
EDIT: Since I'm a new user, this forums board won't let me link to the apk files. Sorry :\
Step 1:
Download the Poot-debug.apk and Minstro-ii.apk and place the 2 files in the root of Your SDCARD.
Or put both files somewhere on /sdcard and open the files via file manager/explorer.
Step 3:
Install both the Poot-debug.apk and ministro-ii.apk. (You will need to make sure that you have enabled "Unknown Sources" under the application settings menu of your phone before you will be able to install these apks.)
Step 4:
After both apks are installed open Poot. It will open up ministro-ii and download quite a few libraries that are necessary for the Poot to work. Once it has completed click the button that says, "Press here to poot", and hope for the best.
Step 5:
Pay attention the the messages displayed on the screen. Most messages should start with a
, but you should see a couple of [-].
As long as the only warning messages you receive are the following, you should have successfully rooted.
Code:
[-]current && current != last + 1: 0000ffff 0000ffff
[-]Haxx has run its coarse. Reboot the device to play again
A demon materialized while pooting. Error code: 64
You will receive these messages because Poot does not recognize the M865c kernel and is unable to clean things up without rebooting.
Again, the three warnings listed above are nothing to worry about.
Step 6:
Reboot your phone to save changes and allow the exploit to take effect.
Step 7:
Open Poot and click on the button that says Built-in rootcheck to verify that your phone is rooted. As long as Poot is able to find 'su,' and it will display its path along with a corresponding message stating success.
Step 8:
You'll probably want to download/install a Superuser app from the App Store/Google Play store, so you can give other apps su privs.
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Tried to root LGL75C -- got "didn't find symbols" message
lokicode said:
I just managed to root my LGL75C (provided by Straight Talk).
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Help! I have NO experience with this stuff. I used this method, but after I pressed "Press here to poot" I go the messages "[-] didn't find symbols" and "A demon materialzed while pooting. Error code: 20 su binary was not written." Huh? I tried rebooting and then pressing "Build-in rootcheck," but the message I got back was:
Path is:
"/sbin:/vendor/bin:/system/sbin:/system/bin:/system/xbin"
no su was found in $PATH
Any idea what this means? I'm so clueless.
lcl75c recovery custom roms ?
I have rooted my lgl75c and got recovery to work by a method for lgl55c but I can't find any custom roms. Has there been any made?
idk
i rooted my lg optimus zip and i want to wireless tether it but none of the apps work. what do i need to do to share a hotspot? i am rooted successfully and have android 2.3.4. please help? if you have answers please email me [email protected]
Mayhem96 said:
i rooted my lg optimus zip and i want to wireless tether it but none of the apps work. what do i need to do to share a hotspot? i am rooted successfully and have android 2.3.4. please help? if you have answers please email me [email protected]
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Pda net works on mine but they will shut your data off till the next pay period if you use it very much they must be able to still tell its a computer some how even though it still its supposed to go through your phones browser. I don't even use it anymore. The version I have I bought before it was on playstore I imagine they are the same but you have to install it on the computer to and have the drivers for the phone.
why wont the touch screen work on my lg lgl75c
Hello, I just got a Samsung Galaxy S2 from a friend (Stock firmware GB 2.3.3)
For some reason I am not able to establish a connection between the phone and the PC.
I tried to install and reinstall Kies and/or the drivers multiple times (and everyone of the other suggestions i found with google) but with no success. The phone recognizes that it's been charged when the cable is plugged in and sometimes the phone even indicates that it's establishing a connection to kies (but this appears randomly, not always). On the PC there's no sign of any connection to the phone, neither Kies connects to it nor the phone is shown as any kind of device in the device-manager or in explorer ("adb devices" and Odin also don't recognize the phone).
Since my fathers S2 (2.3.6 Stock Firmware) connects fine with the same drivers and cable i finally gave up searching for any any other possible reason than a damaged connector on the phone.
So i tried to search for ways to root the phone, put CWM on it and a custom ROM without any PC connection.
I encountered some things like signed custom kernels that should grant you root access, an exploitation, ...
The exploitation didn't work out for my phone, and the kernels I've found are for Jellybean or ICS, so not suitable for my Gingerbread-Firmware,
I've found some older threads on various websites that promised such kernels for Gingerbread, but there were either dead links or nothing suitable for my phone.
So now I'd like to ask the community if anyone knows any signed kernel to gain root access for my phone, or any other way to accomplish my task of upgrading to a custom firmware, or if there's no possible way to do this and I should stop wasting m time on this...
(btw, for some reason the update of the firmware via WiFi doesn't work either, so I would be glad if anyone just knows a way to upgrade to a newer stock-firmware)
My phone:
model: GT-I9100
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100NEKD5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
Buildnr.: GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
thank you all in advance
Can you download and install the latest version of Odin and check if it recognises that your phone is connected?
Let me know
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
You can try ExynosAbuse ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297) for rooting; not sure if it works for gingerbread though.
Once you're rooted you should be able to flash cwm with MobileOdinPro (costs 5 bucks; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro)
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MarkyG82 said:
Disi01
Try these:
Boot to recovery and factory reset (backup any pics etc if required)
Set debugging in usb access
Try other usb ports on the pc.
I wanted the same thing untill it took me 2 weeks to decide I wanted to flash in odin. Swapping to a different port gave me access.
Good luck.
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This is what I tried too and for me it didn't work. I got the same problem as TO. I'm going to try some more stuff and if it would work i'll let you know and will follow this.
ps. I even have switched the board inside with the micro usb connector. Didn't work. I am on 4.0.4.
I already tried if Odin recognizes my phone -> no success...
I also tried ExynosAbuse before, it tells me when I start the app made by chainfire, that my device is unable to be rooted via this method.
And I've already tried to connect through every single port on every single computer that's available to me, still no success...
The only chance a can see right now might be to find a signed kernel that gives me root-access via the "install update from SD card" function, I've already found a few, but none of them was suitable for my device...
The problem is that this firmware apparently is that "old", that most of the results when searching for this topic are JB or ICS-related.
disi01 said:
I already tried if Odin recognizes my phone -> no success...
I also tried ExynosAbuse before, it tells me when I start the app made by chainfire, that my device is unable to be rooted via this method.
And I've already tried to connect through every single port on every single computer that's available to me, still no success...
The only chance a can see right now might be to find a signed kernel that gives me root-access via the "install update from SD card" function, I've already found a few, but none of them was suitable for my device...
The problem is that this firmware apparently is that "old", that most of the results when searching for this topic are JB or ICS-related.
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You really gotta get your device rooted and flashed (mobile odin pro might is a good choice)
Don't you have an External SD card? if not, I'm sure you know someone who does.
Once you get it, you can get your device rooted & flash whatever you want via recovery.
And remember, you can always say to your dad "hey old man, how about this: I give you my phone, and you give me yours".
gastonw said:
You really gotta get your device rooted and flashed (mobile odin pro might is a good choice)
Don't you have an External SD card? if not, I'm sure you know someone who does.
Once you get it, you can get your device rooted & flash whatever you want via recovery.
And remember, you can always say to your dad "hey old man, how about this: I give you my phone, and you give me yours".
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Yes, I do have an external SD card, but as far as I know, to flash your phone via MobileOdin it needs root access, and I still haven't figured out how to grant my applications root access on this device without any PC connection... I haven't found any useable kernel/update yet that helps me with my problem and can be installed without the phone being rooted already... If you know one, I would be glad if you could tell me
I already tried to negotiate with my dad but he doesnt seem very cooperative. He didn't like the fact that my phone has an older firmware than his and that I haven't found a way to update it... (Somehow the firmware-update via WiFi doesn't work too, it tells me everytime that the phone failed to connect to the server)
disi01 said:
Yes, I do have an external SD card, but as far as I know, to flash your phone via MobileOdin it needs root access, and I still haven't figured out how to grant my applications root access on this device without any PC connection... I haven't found any useable kernel/update yet that helps me with my problem and can be installed without the phone being rooted already... If you know one, I would be glad if you could tell me
I already tried to negotiate with my dad but he doesnt seem very cooperative. He didn't like the fact that my phone has an older firmware than his and that I haven't found a way to update it... (Somehow the firmware-update via WiFi doesn't work too, it tells me everytime that the phone failed to connect to the server)
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lol, okay, stop and read for a min.
You can root your device with that SD card.
Read this guy's method.
After you root it, you're up for some flashing.
But take it one step at the time.
If we get you to flash a nice looking ROM, your dad's gonna say something like this "hey, that's a nice looking OS you got there, how about I give you mine + 100 bucks"
About the OTA (over the air) update, I recall reading something about it. I'ma see if I can find a thread about that.
Also, you might like to try removing kies from your system (every last trace of it) and reinstalling the latest version. Then try connecting the phone again.
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gastonw said:
lol, okay, stop and read for a min.
You can root your device with that SD card.
Read this guy's method.
After you root it, you're up for some flashing.
But take it one step at the time.
If we get you to flash a nice looking ROM, your dad's gonna say something like this "hey, that's a nice looking OS you got there, how about I give you mine + 100 bucks"
About the OTA (over the air) update, I recall reading something about it. I'ma see if I can find a thread about that.
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Dude. That method (Rachmat3's) only works for ICS. He's on GB.
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Dude. That method (Rachmat3's) only works for ICS. He's on GB.
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Quantity rather than quality lol.
Yes, this method doesn't work on GB, I've tried this before with a huge load of different CWM-bootloaders from a lot of different sources and it always throws an "signature verification failed" or "failed to verify whole-file signature" error or both...
Isn't there any similar way to do this on GB? I've been an iPhone user for a few years now and didn't check the android hacking/modding community very often and because of this I'm not aware of any rooting methods that may have been available back then...
All you need to do is use the exynos exploit to gain root. You can do this via a simple apk.
Once you have root install Mobile Odin and flash Siyah kernel (.tar) to get custom kernel, cwm recovery etc.
Then you're off! Just reboot into recovery and wipe/flash away :good:
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Dude. That method (Rachmat3's) only works for ICS. He's on GB.
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ooops.
disi01 said:
I also tried ExynosAbuse before, it tells me when I start the app made by chainfire, that my device is unable to be rooted via this method.
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Unfortunately the ExynosAbuse-method isn't an option for me neither...
EDIT:
found this in the changelog of ExynosAbuse (added in v1.20):
- Gingerbread-related fixes - note that not all Gingerbread firmwares of affected devices are vulnerable (for example, I know several SGS2 GB firmwares are not exploitable)
I think that unfortunately I have one of those firmwares...
What about changing the usb board.
If nothing else works this will be my last option in the end i guess, but I'd rather prefer a software-based solution because I assume it might be a bit cheaper
Looks like your only option to me.
try this
open the phone dialer
enter *#7284#
then make sure your phone is set to usb mode
you can try switching it to modem or the other option then reboot phone
then enter code again and pick usb option
you might need to reboot again
I had a problem in the past where USB would not connect and when I did the above it worked.
droiduzr2 said:
try this
open the phone dialer
enter *#7284#
then make sure your phone is set to usb mode
you can try switching it to modem or the other option then reboot phone
then enter code again and pick usb option
you might need to reboot again
I had a problem in the past where USB would not connect and when I did the above it worked.
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You, Sir, are my personal hero from now on I couldn't really try by now if this solved the problem with the USB-connection, but somehow it solved the problem with the firmware-update per WiFi, and now I was able to update to the newest ICS-firmware available to my device. And hopefully I will be able to root it now with one of the signed kernels available for ICS-firmware
I'm new to this whole Android scene, been an Apple user my whole life. I know the ins and outs of iOS and jailbreaking, but i can't figure out how to root my device for the life of me!
I've looked through Google and found this (bin4ry's recovery), which picks up my device, and I get the screen on my phone saying restore, which I click. Then it comes up with "Starting restore", before coming up with "Restore ended" a few moments later. After that the program just sits there, obviously failing to root the device.
I've also read through this thread but didn't understand any of it, and attempts to follow instructions given were all dead ends
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers
What type of phone, and what android version..?
Miniricho said:
What type of phone, and what android version..?
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Alcatel OT-993
Running Android ICS 4.0.4
Ultim8um said:
Alcatel OT-993
Running Android ICS 4.0.4
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Have you tried cd (change directory) into the folder where your bin4ry restore is located?
Commonly happens to most phones, there's a video on the site where you download it from.
Also that russian page is for installing CWM (clockworkmod recovery) And you need to be rooted in order to do that.
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Have you tried cd (change directory) into the folder where your bin4ry restore is located?
Commonly happens to most phones, there's a video on the site where you download it from.
Also that russian page is for installing CWM (clockworkmod recovery) And you need to be rooted in order to do that.
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Ah that explains why I couldn't follow it. Cheers
Also I presume you mean in the command prompt?
puu(dot)sh/2EfaU(dot)png
Would that be correct? Because that is how I have done it every time
EDIT: This is the step it stops on. puu(dot)sh/2EfpJ.png I click restore on my phone and as stated in the OP it starts and ends the restore instantly
Are you sure your phone is rootable via this method?
Miniricho said:
Are you sure your phone is rootable via this method?
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Its the only method that comes up when searching for my phone, but no I'm not sure. If you know any other methods that work that would be wonderful
Maybe just try some of the most popular methods like unlockroot, or superoneclick,
if all else fails, make sure your drivers are installed correctly, and keep trying and searching around. Good luck.
Same problem
-Ran the latest version of Bin4ry on my Alcatel OT-993 running unrooted Android 4.0.4.
-The script seems to run correctly and I'm able to click the Restore button but it wont reboot the the phone.
-When I manually switch of the phone it displays that the script was successful and says its waiting for the device to reappear.
-When the phone is switched on again the script finishes but says im not rooted
Hi there,
You'll have to forgive me if this has been asked around but I'm a complete noob in terms of rooting. Like all noobs do they research as much as they can before they stuff anything up.
I have found a link in the forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/development/root-sp321-ftf-10-5-1-0-283-t2873377, which instructs the rooting or recovery on the stock 4.4.4 firmware.
The instructions doesnt seem to point out on the boot loader status, from what I've read if its unlocked I'm allowed to put any kind of ROM something like Cyanogenmod or PACMAN and etc.
Though the catch is the manufacturer would not acknowledge your warranty as the custom ROM may work the components above the norm. Does this root process involve unlocking the bootloader?
I prefer not to have it unlocked as I'm still under warranty. Also I dont think Sony Xperia Tablet Z comes with some form of recovery is this correct? I hold the volume button and power and nothing pops just normal booting.
So if I can get that clarified that would be great. I am aware that rooting would make my tablet vulnerable to security, but that is if I install some fishy software or browsing some not so safe websites. I shouldn't have any problems if I just use it general use like office and emails.
I would like to root my device so that I can have the apps from Google Playstore write to my SD card, the first party apps can write to SD but dont have amazing features compared to a third party. I basically dont want to stuff the rooting. If there are some pointers I am happy to get some feedback.
Thanks for reading my lengthy scenario
Cheers
dude777 said:
Hi there,
You'll have to forgive me if this has been asked around but I'm a complete noob in terms of rooting. Like all noobs do they research as much as they can before they stuff anything up.
I have found a link in the forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/development/root-sp321-ftf-10-5-1-0-283-t2873377, which instructs the rooting or recovery on the stock 4.4.4 firmware.
The instructions doesnt seem to point out on the boot loader status, from what I've read if its unlocked I'm allowed to put any kind of ROM something like Cyanogenmod or PACMAN and etc.
Though the catch is the manufacturer would not acknowledge your warranty as the custom ROM may work the components above the norm. Does this root process involve unlocking the bootloader?
I prefer not to have it unlocked as I'm still under warranty. Also I dont think Sony Xperia Tablet Z comes with some form of recovery is this correct? I hold the volume button and power and nothing pops just normal booting.
So if I can get that clarified that would be great. I am aware that rooting would make my tablet vulnerable to security, but that is if I install some fishy software or browsing some not so safe websites. I shouldn't have any problems if I just use it general use like office and emails.
I would like to root my device so that I can have the apps from Google Playstore write to my SD card, the first party apps can write to SD but dont have amazing features compared to a third party. I basically dont want to stuff the rooting. If there are some pointers I am happy to get some feedback.
Thanks for reading my lengthy scenario
Cheers
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you don't have to unlock bootloader to get root on stock 4.4.4.
Rootk1t said:
you don't have to unlock bootloader to get root on stock 4.4.4.
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Okay I have the tablet updated to 4.4.4 how would I go abouts to rooting it? I would like clear instructions on how this goes and where to look into this manner.
Cheers
dude777 said:
Okay I have the tablet updated to 4.4.4 how would I go abouts to rooting it? I would like clear instructions on how this goes and where to look into this manner. Cheers
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If you already have Android 4.4.4 build 10.5.1.A.0.283 installed, all you have to do is the following steps. Make sure you use the kernel files that are for your tablet model.
1. Put the tablet into Flash Mode.
2. Use Flashtool to install the 10.5.A.0.230 kernel only.
3. Reboot the tablet into Normal Mode.
4. Install and run the Towelroot exploit.
5. Install SuperSU (I recommend the Pro version).
6. Put the tablet into Flash Mode again.
7. Use Flashtool to install the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel only.
8. Reboot the tablet into Normal Mode.
The tablet will now have root access.
Cat McGowan said:
If you already have Android 4.4.4 build 10.5.1.A.0.283 installed, all you have to do is the following steps. Make sure you use the kernel files that are for your tablet model.
1. Put the tablet into Flash Mode.
2. Use Flashtool to install the 10.5.A.0.230 kernel only.
3. Reboot the tablet into Normal Mode.
4. Install and run the Towelroot exploit.
5. Install SuperSU (I recommend the Pro version).
6. Put the tablet into Flash Mode again.
7. Use Flashtool to install the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel only.
8. Reboot the tablet into Normal Mode.
The tablet will now have root access.
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Thanks for the help Cat McGowan, this process is assumed when the bootloader is locked? Also when you say into "flash mode" what does that mean?
Cheers
dude777 said:
Thanks for the help Cat McGowan, this process is assumed when the bootloader is locked? Also when you say into "flash mode" what does that mean? Cheers
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Yes, the steps work with the boot loader locked. The boot loader does not need to be unlocked to gain root access. "Put the tablet into Flash Mode" means put the tablet into the mode where a file can be flashed to the tablet.
Flash Mode
1. Power off the tablet.
2. Connect a USB cable to the tablet. Do not connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer.
3. Press and hold the tablet's VOLUME DOWN button.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer where USB drivers and Flashtool are installed.
5. Wait until the tablet's notification light flashes red-green once, then release the tablet's VOLUME DOWN button.
The tablet will now be in Flash Mode.
To exit Flash Mode, disconnect the USB cable.
Cat McGowan said:
Yes, the steps work with the boot loader locked. The boot loader does not need to be unlocked to gain root access. "Put the tablet into Flash Mode" means put the tablet into the mode where a file can be flashed to the tablet.
Flash Mode
1. Power off the tablet.
2. Connect a USB cable to the tablet. Do not connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer.
3. Press and hold the tablet's VOLUME DOWN button.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer where USB drivers and Flashtool are installed.
5. Wait until the tablet's notification light flashes red-green once, then release the tablet's VOLUME DOWN button.
The tablet will now be in Flash Mode.
To exit Flash Mode, disconnect the USB cable.
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Thank you for explaining this, I'll give this a shot when I get time. On another note, where would I be able to download the stock ROMs? Do I just search through this forum in hopes of getting a clean ROM?
dude777 said:
Thank you for explaining this, I'll give this a shot when I get time. On another note, where would I be able to download the stock ROMs? Do I just search through this forum in hopes of getting a clean ROM?
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Yes, use the forum's search feature to find a FTF (FlashTool File) that is a stock ROM specifically for your tablet model and region. BTW, including your tablet model and region information somewhere in your posts (e.g., in your signature) would be beneficial when asking for advice or assistance.
Cat McGowan said:
Yes, use the forum's search feature to find a FTF (FlashTool File) that is a stock ROM specifically for your tablet model and region. BTW, including your tablet model and region information somewhere in your posts (e.g., in your signature) would be beneficial when asking for advice or assistance.
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Thanks again for the help Cat McGowan, you have been a great help, I'll look into this in the weekend.
I'm currently on Android 4.4.4 build 10.5.1.A.0.283. I have already flashed 10.5.A.0.230 kernel using flash mode. But after that i'm unable to run the Towelroot exploit because my WiFi is disabled. Can anyone please advice me?
scooby_r said:
I'm currently on Android 4.4.4 build 10.5.1.A.0.283. I have already flashed 10.5.A.0.230 kernel using flash mode. But after that i'm unable to run the Towelroot exploit because my WiFi is disabled. Can anyone please advice me?
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By "unable to run", do you simply mean you cannot run TowelRoot, or do you mean you cannot install TowelRoot because your Wi-Fi is disabled (why?)? If it is the latter, try connecting your tablet to a computer and using ADB to install tr.apk.
Cat McGowan said:
If you already have Android 4.4.4 build 10.5.1.A.0.283 installed, all you have to do is the following steps. Make sure you use the kernel files that are for your tablet model.
1. Put the tablet into Flash Mode.
2. Use Flashtool to install the 10.5.A.0.230 kernel only.
3. Reboot the tablet into Normal Mode.
4. Install and run the Towelroot exploit.
5. Install SuperSU (I recommend the Pro version).
6. Put the tablet into Flash Mode again.
7. Use Flashtool to install the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel only.
8. Reboot the tablet into Normal Mode.
The tablet will now have root access.
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Cat McGowan said:
By "unable to run", do you simply mean you cannot run TowelRoot, or do you mean you cannot install TowelRoot because your Wi-Fi is disabled (why?)? If it is the latter, try connecting your tablet to a computer and using ADB to install tr.apk.
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My apologies, what i meant is that i'm unable to install TowelRoot because WiFi is disabled.
Just a quick one, didnt get a chance in the weekend but the Towelroot exploit is an app that you grab from https://towelroot.com/? and SuperSU can be downloaded from playstore? Also why would I need SuperSU? Is it for my own protection? so no apps can do any wishy-washy things on my tablet?
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dude777 said:
Just a quick one, didnt get a chance in the weekend but the Towelroot exploit is an app that you grab from https://towelroot.com/?
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Yes. Use your tablet's web browser to go to towelroot.com and click on the large λ symbol to download tr.apk to your tablet. After downloading tr.apk, install and run it (make it rain).
dude777 said:
and SuperSU can be downloaded from playstore?
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Yes. I recommend SuperSU Pro.
dude777 said:
Also why would I need SuperSU? Is it for my own protection?
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Gaining root access grants YOU administrator rights; SuperSU grants APPS administrator rights (i.e., root access).
Hi all!
I'm new here, so please instruct me if I'm doing anything wrong.
I have a Coolpad Y82-820. It's a Chinese phone, I think.
I'm in the process of getting it rooted. ---- Was rooted before, but an update on their side (to CoolUI V24. [phone model#]. 160407) removed the root and now makes it a bit difficult to root at the moment, though I'm sure it will be done eventually. For those who have this phone, I'd suggest not to update, as this update deletes any rooting applications installed on reboot/restart.
Once rooted, I don't really mind waiting, I would like to put a Custom Rom on this phone, but not sure what options are available. I see posts about the Coolpad Note/Dazen/Shine/Rogues etc. Though nothing about this one, though spec wise it's not too far off from the others.
I'd be grateful if anyone could help with confirmations, information, on how to select a correct custom rom for this device and the steps to do. Also if there's any info on how to root this current version, even better.
Thanks!
Some details of the phone below:
Model Number
Coolpad Y82-820
CPU
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8916 Quad-core 1.2 GHz
RAM
2G
Internal memory
Total 8G
Resolution
960 * 540
Android version
4.4.4
Kernel version
3.10.28
[email protected] #1
Thu Apr 7 17:01:56 CST 2016
Build number
4.4.005.150730.Y82_820
Any help possible?
Rooting maybe? Even possibly downgrading would be an option.
Johny2k9 said:
Any help possible?
Rooting maybe? Even possibly downgrading would be an option.
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Did you try towelroot?It's best for rooting Kitkat.https://towelroot.com/
Røbin said:
Did you try towelroot?It's best for rooting Kitkat.https://towelroot.com/
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Gave it a shot. Failed, as well. I've tried most of the popular rooting apps. King Root, Kingo, One click, and so on as well as a few Chinese rooting apps, as well. They've all failed.
The previous version was rooted with King Root though.
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Gave it a shot. Failed, as well. I've tried most of the popular rooting apps. King Root, Kingo, One click, and so on as well as a few Chinese rooting apps, as well. They've all failed.
The previous version was rooted with King Root though.
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In that case you have to root your phone manually by unlocking bootloader.But as a Chinese phone don't need to unlock bootloader.But you need to have a recovery that can install flashable zip.Most of this phone have built in recovery.You can go to recovery by turning off your phone and press power+volume down button.Then see if there's any option to install zip.
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In that case you have to root your phone manually by unlocking bootloader.But as a Chinese phone don't need to unlock bootloader.But you need to have a recovery that can install flashable zip.Most of this phone have built in recovery.You can go to recovery by turning off your phone and press power+volume down button.Then see if there's any option to install zip.
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There is an option there to install zip files. Though I do not know the process well of doing so. Most zips I have tried have failed. I did install GMS several days ago using the install zip method. Not certain if that was a good idea though...
If I can find a flashable zip then I wouldn't mind giving it a try. I've restored this phone countless times hoping to go back to factory firmware, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It seems to go back to the most recent updated OTA which makes it unable to root with regular apps at the moment.
Not sure what the closest phone model for this phone would be. If you have ideas I'm willing to give them a shot an report back in with any findings.
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There is an option there to install zip files. Though I do not know the process well of doing so. Most zips I have tried have failed. I did install GMS several days ago using the install zip method. Not certain if that was a good idea though...
If I can find a flashable zip then I wouldn't mind giving it a try. I've restored this phone countless times hoping to go back to factory firmware, but that doesn't seem to be the case. It seems to go back to the most recent updated OTA which makes it unable to root with regular apps at the moment.
Not sure what the closest phone model for this phone would be. If you have ideas I'm willing to give them a shot an report back in with any findings.
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https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ go to this link,download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and install it.This is the way to have root manually.
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https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ go to this link,download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and install it.This is the way to have root manually.
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I got an error:
正在查找更新包
正在打开更新包
正在验证更新包
E : failed to verify whole-file signature
E : signature verification failed 安装失败
我会汉语一点儿，所以这个汉字我都明白了，如果你有问题我可以试一试告诉你。 My Chinese isn't too bad, so if there's something you don't understand let me know.
Letting you know the steps I did, just in case I did it wrong.
- Downloaded the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- Placed it on the phone internal memory (recovery only recognizes internal)
- Powered off
- Went into recovery mode
- Then tried installing the file.
Then the mentioned error.
Should I have restored the phone to the most recent OTA, cleared cache, data, first etc?
Johny2k9 said:
I got an error:
正在查找更新包
正在打开更新包
正在验证更新包
E : failed to verify whole-file signature
E : signature verification failed 安装失败
我会汉语一点儿，所以这个汉字我都明白了，如果你有问题我可以试一试告诉你。 My Chinese isn't too bad, so if there's something you don't understand let me know.
Letting you know the steps I did, just in case I did it wrong.
- Downloaded the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
- Placed it on the phone internal memory (recovery only recognizes internal)
- Powered off
- Went into recovery mode
- Then tried installing the file.
Then the mentioned error.
Should I have restored the phone to the most recent OTA, cleared cache, data, first etc?
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Ok i'll give you a last solution to root your device.
first go to this linkhttp://www.file-upload.net/download-7267586/usb_driver.rar.html and download the driver file and extract the file.Now first enable developer options in your phone to enable usb debug and connect your phone to pc.In your pc right click on Computer/My PC icon and go to manager.click device manager and you will see your connected device.Now click on your device and find install driver,go and find the extracted file to install driver.After installing driver download root genius from this linkhttps://mega.nz/#!G4US0aTA!rfkmf4GSUJ75FSpq3_OBzKw58WLlExImjzlHVti5rbM,Install it and open the app.Your device will automaticlly connect to root genius.Now the final step is to click root word,click the green box,wait for 10 minute to complete the rooting process.your phone will reboot.all done.now check your device if its rooted or not by installing root checker app via google play store.
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Ok i'll give you a last solution to root your device.
first go to this linkhttp://www.file-upload.net/download-7267586/usb_driver.rar.html and download the driver file and extract the file.Now first enable developer options in your phone to enable usb debug and connect your phone to pc.In your pc right click on Computer/My PC icon and go to manager.click device manager and you will see your connected device.Now click on your device and find install driver,go and find the extracted file to install driver.After installing driver download root genius from this linkhttps://mega.nz/#!G4US0aTA!rfkmf4GSUJ75FSpq3_OBzKw58WLlExImjzlHVti5rbM,Install it and open the app.Your device will automaticlly connect to root genius.Now the final step is to click root word,click the green box,wait for 10 minute to complete the rooting process.your phone will reboot.all done.now check your device if its rooted or not by installing root checker app via google play store.
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Also failed.
I guess it's too difficult to root this new version/update. If only I could downgrade then it might be possible to root.
Johny2k9 said:
Also failed.
I guess it's too difficult to root this new version/update. If only I could downgrade then it might be possible to root.
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There's no available firmware to downgrade. Bad luck for you.
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There's no available firmware to downgrade. Bad luck for you.
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Is upgrade impossible without rooting?
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Is upgrade impossible without rooting?
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You can upgrade or downgrade your android version without rooting but it has to be official firmware. If you want to flash custom rom you'll need custom recovery installed and unlocked bootloader.
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You can upgrade or downgrade your android version without rooting but it has to be official firmware. If you want to flash custom rom you'll need custom recovery installed and unlocked bootloader.
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I wouldn't mind upgrading. Though what would be the process to get the official firmware?
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I wouldn't mind upgrading. Though what would be the process to get the official firmware?
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I think you didn't get what I said.You are already using updated android version. You can't update more if your service provider don't give anymore updates.And I also searched very hard to find official firmware for your device but unluckily your phone have very less information in web.So there's no one haven't uploaded any firmware or no discussion available for your device.You can though upgrade your device using custom rom but you need to have root and custom recovery .without root you can't install custom recovery.
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I think you didn't get what I said.You are already using updated android version. You can't update more if your service provider don't give anymore updates.And I also searched very hard to find official firmware for your device but unluckily your phone have very less information in web.So there's no one haven't uploaded any firmware or no discussion available for your device.You can though upgrade your device using custom rom but you need to have root and custom recovery .without root you can't install custom recovery.
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Hahh... So after combing through various Chinese sites and using my limited knowledge of Chinese, I've got a ROM (previous version before there update), got the appropriate flashing software (CoolPad Download Assistant) and have successfully flashed it after disassembling the phone to get into fastboot.
Good news:
I am Rooted... again. With KingRoot.
Bad news:
The CoolPad has there update in the background. Found where it's stored and deleted. The Phone re-downloads the update.
A restart will probably update this phone making it un-rootable again.
Edit: Deleting the update file before immediately restarting gives an error in the update on restart, so I guess that's a good thing.
For now, I will just operate for now without turning the phone off. Though I do have the necessary files if I have to flash it again.
Rooting is the first requirement you mentioned... what do I need to do next? Download what? Compatible ROM's etc?
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Hahh... So after combing through various Chinese sites and using my limited knowledge of Chinese, I've got a ROM (previous version before there update), got the appropriate flashing software (CoolPad Download Assistant) and have successfully flashed it after disassembling the phone to get into fastboot.
Good news:
I am Rooted... again. With KingRoot.
Bad news:
The CoolPad has there update in the background. Found where it's stored and deleted. The Phone re-downloads the update.
A restart will probably update this phone making it un-rootable again.
Edit: Deleting the update file before immediately restarting gives an error in the update on restart, so I guess that's a good thing.
For now, I will just operate for now without turning the phone off. Though I do have the necessary files if I have to flash it again.
Rooting is the first requirement you mentioned... what do I need to do next? Download what? Compatible ROM's etc?
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If you have no interest in custom rom and now you can root your device then you don't need to do anything right now.And you are saying new update automatically downloading,just in download setting select "do not auto download"or"update via wifi only"this will prevent from auto downloading update.
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If you have no interest in custom rom and now you can root your device then you don't need to do anything right now.And you are saying new update automatically downloading,just in download setting select "do not auto download"or"update via wifi only"this will prevent from auto downloading update.
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I disabled the update part, thank you.
I would prefer a custom rom, what options would I have?
Johny2k9 said:
I disabled the update part, thank you.
I would prefer a custom rom, what options would I have?
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Not sure if there's any custom rom available for your phone You can somehow install custom twrp recovery but the main problem is custom rom availability.But I would suggest you to use xposed instead installing custom ROM.You can customize and control your device using xposed installer.
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Not sure if there's any custom rom available for your phone You can somehow install custom twrp recovery but the main problem is custom rom availability.But I would suggest you to use xposed instead installing custom ROM.You can customize and control your device using xposed installer.
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Installed Xposed Installer, but the Download section is empty.
I am in China currently, so a lot of things may be blocked. A VPN should fix this, I believe.
What things I should install. Xposed Installer is new to me.