I am new to the Android platform so please excuse any silliness on my part…
Below are the steps I took to successfully allow my Vizio Tablet (VTAB108) to connect via USB using the generic Google ADB driver as Vizio does not include ADB access for the tablet.
History:
I am trying to Root my tablet and from what I read throughout the forum, the easiest steps to root a tablet is using the SuperOneClick method.
Since SuperOneClick requires ADB access and the Vizio does not include the ADB driver (and the generic Google) do not work out of the box I was at a loss to how I would run SuperOne Click.
This article are the steps I took to get ADB access working with Windows 7 x64 and the Vizio Tablet.
I am hoping my steps here can further lead to root access for this tablet.
As an FYI, I was still unsuccessful in getting SuperOneclick to completely run after following these steps, but maybe someone has an alternate method of rooting now that ADB access is available? /me crosses fingers
It would stop at Step #6 at which time I would disconnect and reconnect the tablet. It would contine to step #8 but then finally fail. If anyone has an alternative to SuperOneClick, I would gladly try it.
IMPORTANT:
The instructions below assume you have already put your Tablet into USB debugging mode.
The instructions below assume you are running Windows 7 x64. If you are running x32 versions of your OS, modify the below settings as apporopriate for your OS[/B].
1. Download and install the Google Android SDK.
(Being this is my first post, I cannot post a URL so google the following topic exactly and click the first link):
what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android
2. When you get to the USB driver install you will have to manually modify your android_winusb.inf settings file to allow Windows to recognize your Vizio Tablet using the generic Google ADB-USB driver.
3. Find the "usb_driver" folder in your sdk directory. (Mine was: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver).
4. Right-click "android_winusb.inf" and open it with notepad or your favorite text editor.
Under the [Google.NTamd64] section, paste the following:
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;Vizio Tablet
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0489&PID_E040&MI_01
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0489&PID_E040&REV_0227&MI_01
then, open a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
echo 0x489 >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
5. Right-Click the unknown device in Windows Device Manager (Under Other devices) and manually install the driver for your Tablet.
NOTE: Originally my tablet connected to the computer and installed the regular Windows 7 Mass Storage driver. I had to remove this driver before I could see the device listed under "Other Devices". Follow these instructions if you need to remove your generic Mass Storage driver:
Code:
A. Unplug all removable devices (USB drives, Thumb Drives, SD Cards, Etc...) but leave the Android phone plugged in.
B. Open Windows Device Manager.
C. Select "Universal Serial Bus Controllers"
D. Select USB Mass Storage Device.
IMPORTANT: Click on the details tab and select "Compatible Ids" under the Property drop-down. You should see three items listed under Value. If not, you are looking at the wrong Mass Storage Controller.
E. Select Uninstall Driver
F. Close the window.
G. Right-Click your computer name at the top of device manager and select "Scan for Hardware Changes".
H. Your new "Android Phone USB device" with a Yellow Exlamation mark! will appear under Other Devices.
I. Click on the "Android Phone USB device"
J. Select "Update driver software"
J. Select "Browse my computer for driver doftware"
K. Browse for the location that you have unzipped the android_usb_windows ( Mine is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver )
6. Now test to make sure you can access your device in USB Debug mode:
Type the following from a command prompt:
adb kill-server
adb devices
You should see your device serial number at the command prompt and in Windows Device Manager if everything worked.
drivers
USB Drivers have been posted on the vizio support website for Intel and for AMD. Are they crucial to what you want to do about rooting?
USB Drivers Not Installing
[email protected] said:
USB Drivers have been posted on the vizio support website for Intel and for AMD. Are they crucial to what you want to do about rooting?
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I grabbed those drivers a couple of days ago and could not get Win7 or WinXP to install them with the vtab1008.
I can use adb to interface with the vtab008 (using Linux and Win7), but GingerBreak and SimpleOneClick (which uses GingerBreak) are unable to root the vtab1008.
I've been pestering Vizio about the downsides of the tablet. Coming from a rooted Nook, there are some things about the vizio i really like. It's a nice build at an attractive cost. If I can get netflix and hbo go working, a better remote app and a more logical system of using the sd card, I would keep it. Otherwise it goes back to Costco on the 89th day after purchase.
Agreed
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I've been pestering Vizio about the downsides of the tablet. Coming from a rooted Nook, there are some things about the vizio i really like. It's a nice build at an attractive cost. If I can get netflix and hbo go working, a better remote app and a more logical system of using the sd card, I would keep it. Otherwise it goes back to Costco on the 89th day after purchase.
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This is my thinking EXACTLY!
[email protected] said:
I've been pestering Vizio about the downsides of the tablet. Coming from a rooted Nook, there are some things about the vizio i really like. It's a nice build at an attractive cost. If I can get netflix and hbo go working, a better remote app and a more logical system of using the sd card, I would keep it. Otherwise it goes back to Costco on the 89th day after purchase.
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Yes, I agree. If there's no root, the tablet is not worth it.
The drivers worked for me.
I downloaded the drivers from the Vizio site and when I plugged the VTAB into my computer I manually installed the driver. I just used adb to grab a bunch of screenshots.
OP worked for me (without the mass storage issue)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
just did a true reboot
Code:
adb reboot recovery
got me the exclamation mark and the "Home" button brought me to a recovery screen where it would let me flash signed updates or cache/full wipe the device.
You can get to recovery mode by holding down both volume buttons and the power button. Details
I cant even get the drivers to install. I've did a right click on the .inf file and it will not install. Any Ideas?
Thanks
Mark
Mark0266 said:
I cant even get the drivers to install. I've did a right click on the .inf file and it will not install. Any Ideas?
Thanks
Mark
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DL the drivers from the Vizio site. Turn on USB debugging on the VTAB. Plug the VTAB into your computer. When the install driver prompt comes up follow the steps to install a driver from a specific location and point it to the driver you downloaded. The steps will vary depending on the version of windows you are running.
marvin02 said:
DL the drivers from the Vizio site. Turn on USB debugging on the VTAB. Plug the VTAB into your computer. When the install driver prompt comes up follow the steps to install a driver from a specific location and point it to the driver you downloaded. The steps will vary depending on the version of windows you are running.
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Thats the problem the prompt never comes up. Running Windows 7
Well I got the driver for adb to install but it still will not show up when I do adb devices
Bootloader?
the.joeba said:
OP worked for me (without the mass storage issue)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
just did a true reboot
Code:
adb reboot recovery
got me the exclamation mark and the "Home" button brought me to a recovery screen where it would let me flash signed updates or cache/full wipe the device.
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Did you actually get into the bootloader? adb reboot bootloader simply reboots the device for me.
So whats with gingerbreak? No love with it? I thought this thing was rooted already prior to shipping? Hmmm. My bro just ordered one for me and I am curious about getting it rooted. Lets get this thing rooted and overclocked and get it some love. Also, whats the word on honeycomb on this beast? anything?....
Mark0266 said:
Well I got the driver for adb to install but it still will not show up when I do adb devices
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Same here.
Rooting help
I have some coding knowledge, but have never worked on rooting a device. I did not pay for mine, so if anyone has references to some info I can look at about obtaining root then I will work on mine without fear of bricking it.
I have been at this for weeks, to no avail.. tried changing params in Gingerbreak, tried running it under every condition possible, and the only thing I haven't tried is changing how GingerBreak is using the /sdcard/ mount point, as that's where the internal memory is mounted to.. It's a pretty odd move to make, and I don't like having my true sdcard in /sdcard/external. what a crock :/
This tablet has to have a way to be rooted, I tried an older version of gingerbreak 1.1 just kept running, never failed, but didn't root the tablet just kept running, like it was gonna root the tablet, kinda weird, I do know that the bootloader is not locked down, my wife works for vizio, the company gave there employees a tablet for free
Hi,
i have the latest android sdk installed on my pc. If i try to connect my new Yuandao N101 tablet it is not recognized by adb.exe devices. adb.exe is version 1.0.29.
If i kill the adb service and start adb 1.0.26 from SuperOnClick rooter it recognizes the device and rooting works without problems.
As device driver for adb i am using the one included in PDAnet.
I tried to exchange the adb.exe in the android sdk with the 1.0.26 version. After this eclipse/adb recognize the device and are able to install apk files and start them. But after this the connection breaks. Seems that current sdk is unable to work with adb 1.0.26.
Any idea how i can make it for adb 1.0.29 to work with my tablet?
Best regards, Udo
Hi,
no one an idea? I tried a lot today but still am unable to get the yuandao n101 to work with adb 1.0.29. It just did not recognize the tablet.
With adb 1.0.26 everything seems fine - but i have to use the current android sdk. Someon an alternative driver out there?
BTW: I am using Windows Vista x64
Ciao, Udo
Thanks so much for posting this.
likal said:
Thanks so much for posting this.
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I have the exact same problem with a YuanDao N90FHD in win7 x86. it gets detected in adb 1.0.26 but not in 1.0.29. any solutions? (also tried instaling htc sync but no luck)
Hi,
I'm running a GOCLEVER R75 tablet.
I succeeded in installing the USB drivers to Windows XP pro from the last SDK I downloaded previously.
But I can't install other drivers:
C:\> c:\AndroidSDK\adt-bundle-windows-x86\sdk\platform-tools\adb devices
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
Although I can see in Windows Device manager Android Phone - Android ADB Interface, some applications still write they can't see
my Android device. I also can't see the tablet number.
Please, how should I proceed further? THX
AW: [Q] Can't Install ADB drivers from SDK
If you're using a firewall make sure that the adb is not blocked. Is debug mode ticked?
Sent from my Nexus 7
-star- said:
If you're using a firewall make sure that the adb is not blocked. Is debug mode ticked?
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Sure, I met these provisions..
More severe is the fact I cannot start the SDK Manager in the bundle!
It merely will not start while I'm double-clicking it in order to proceed further. It's just blinking.
Running Win XP Pro SP3. Suppose, it may have something to do with JAVA?
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cuneiform said:
Sure, I met these provisions..
More severe is the fact I cannot start the SDK Manager in the bundle!
It merely will not start while I'm double-clicking it in order to proceed further. It's just blinking.
Running Win XP Pro SP3. Suppose, it may have something to do with JAVA?
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You need the java sdk (6?). Tried to launch the manager as administrator? Mhhh... The only thing I additionally installed was the adt plug in for eclipse when I used windows.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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You need the java sdk (6?). Tried to launch the manager as administrator? Mhhh... The only thing I additionally installed was the adt plug in for eclipse when I used windows.
Sent from my Nexus 7
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True, as Administrator...
Well, meanwhile I was able to root my tab GOCLEVER R75, as I had applied UnlockRoot 3.1, a couple of Superusers got installed at the same time:
UnlockRoot ver. 3.1:
Kill adb server
Starting adb server...
Get online devices
Starting adb server...
Get online devices
chmod file 777 /data/local/tmp
push file to device : rootutility
chmod file 755 rootutility
push file to device : busybox
push file to device : su
chmod file 755 busybox
push file to device : su
Rooting, please wait...
Root Succeed!
Root finished!
How come when I write
C:\adb\adb devices
I'm still getting the same
C:\List of devices attached
plus only some empty space - No devices detected!
There are no question signs in Device Manager in Windows around Android Phone, Android Composite ADB Interface. So, some drivers have been installed.
The procedures described in the following did not work for me:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
Hi guys, I've been tearing my hair out for the past 24hrs trying to get ADB to communicate with my devices (Amazon Fire tablet + Nexus 5x).
I've installed ADB and drivers for my devices. They currently show up as Android Device > Google Nexus ADB Interface (ClockworkMod driver installed) and Android Device > Android Composite ADB Interface (Amazon.com driver installed).
I have enabled ADB on my Amazon Fire tablet (5th Gen - 5.1.3) and USB debugging on my Nexus 5x.
When I run ADB, all it sees is my Fire tablet but says "unauthorized" next to it.
On both devices, when plugged into the computer via USB, I get no message about enabling the computer to access the device etc. They just sit there, charging with "USB Debugging Connected" on both devices.
Could someone point me in the right direction to get ADB communicating properly with both devices? I originally wanted to use it to root my Fire Tablet to load a different OS on to it, so I used my Nexus 5x to see if that could communicate with ADB but it appears that neither do.... properly anyway.
Another flag that I'm wondering is that in Device Manager, I do have an exclamation mark next to a USB controller - I've found drivers for it (Renesas USB 3.0 Host Controller) - but it came up with an error saying the device cannot start (code 10) - I don't think this is anything to do with my issue as the drivers are installed correctly it appears for the Android devices.
Thanks a lot in advance.
I've done it! I had to delete adbkey from .android folder on my PC - god knows why! all fixed though. yay.
Is there any signed adb driver for GT2 Pro for Windows 10? I can see only WinUsb device "ADB Interface" after connection but empty adb devices list. On Windows 7 I can use legacy method but it doesn't work on W10. Thanks.
Go to Windows update and check for updates. It should show compatible adb driver. Manual adb driver install did not work for me. Also make sure to use up to date platform-tools.
I have no problems with windows 11 everything works, before I had win 10 and also no problems
I found a Driver setup file in Android 13 image. I have installed it and restarted the pc. After connecting the phone I can see signed Android Composite ADB Interface (made by Oppo) in the Device Manager but still after executing adb devices there is no device in the list.
OK, found the root cause, if somebody has a similar issue, it works with minimal adb fastboot v1.4.3 from here