Since Lenovo has no intention of updating the A8-50 5500-F ideatab to Android 5.0, I've been looking to root the tablet and throw a new ROM on there. I've seen a couple forum posts on here and done some research and the steps to begin this are pretty much agreed upon with everyone.
1) Enable debugging mode
2) Install drivers
3) Use (Enter root program here)
4) etc.
The problem is happening at the first couple steps. If debugging isn't enabled on the tablet, my computer can see it. It accesses the device's data without issue and Device Manager shows a good driver installed. When I switch it to debugging mode, it loses access to the tablet's data and device manager says the device doesn't have any drivers installed. Also, software like Lenovo Smart Assistant and Kingo ROOT think that the device isn't in debugging mode when it is and keep saying to make sure debugging is enabled. Here's what I've tried so far to mitigate it and where it fell through:
XDA Forum: All about - Lenovo A5500 - When I try to use the drivers provided, Windows states that there are no drivers available in the folder I tell it to look from.
XDA Forum: [TOOL][WINDOWS]ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - The install completes, but when I try to copy the steps provided here, there is no ADB selection.
XDA Forum: [ROOT] Framaroot... - I get error #9 which means it won't work for my device with it's current version when I try to use Borimir.
Youtube: Install driver for Android Tablet - The AdbDriverInstaller software doesn't actually see the device when I plug it in. This is either in or out of debugging mode. Pretty much the same issue I mentioned above with Kingo ROOT and Lenovo Smart Assistant.
Additional steps:
Downloaded SuperSU from the Play store - I get the error "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
Downloaded Superuser from the Play store - There's just no apps in the list
I'll keep looking, but I seem to have run out of ideas myself and what I can find in my research is just starting to repeat itself. Has anyone seen this before? I'd really appreciate any help.
Edit: Might help if I include the current device info...
Device Information:
Model Number:
Lenovo A5500-F
Android version:
4.4.2
Kernel version
3.4.67
Build number
A5500F_A442_000_029_150408_ROW
http://www.kingoapp.com
Kongo root works somehow. Not sure about a ROM though?
I used KingRoot (ver 4.8.2) to root my Lenovo Tab2 A8-50F Tablet.
I used KingRoot as part of a SuperTool. The SuperTool, using a batchfile script, also removed KingRoot after the tablet was rooted and then installed SuperSU.
The SuperTool (April 6, 2016 version) was created by xda's RootJunky for the Amazon Fire 7 5th gen tablet, using KingRoot and SuperSU, but it rooted my Lenovo Tab2 A8-50F Tablet, uninstalled KingRoot and installed SuperSU, all with only a couple of mouse clicks.
Even if you are already rooted with KingRoot, you can use this tool to uninstall KingRoot and install SuperSU. (Just run the tool, let it re-install KingRoot, don't run KingRoot but hit Enter on the SuperTool to then uninstall KingRoot and install SuperSU).
Lenovo Tab2 A8-50F Tablet info:
Model Number: Lenovo TAB 2 A8-50F
Android version: 5.1
Kernel version: 3.10.65
Build number: A8-50F_S000037_151023_ROW
Software version: A8-50F_151023
Hardware version; LenovoPad A8-50F
The SuperTool batch file script rooted the tablet with KingRoot and then uninstalled KingRoot and installed SuperSu.
I have since installed ES File Manager, Titanium Backup, Link2sd on the tablet. Root is totally working. Rooted with only a couple of clicks!
Just enable Developer options on Lenovo Tab2 A8-50F (by tapping tablet Build Number 7 to 10 times [Settings, About Tablet, Build Number (tap 7 to 10 times)]), enable USB debugging on Tablet in the Developer options settings.
Connect Tablet to Windows 10 with a USB data cable (I used the USB 2.0 port). When screen message on the Tablet mentions connections, make sure it is in the MTP mode.
Extract RootJunky's SuperTool Zip file to the Windows 10 desktop.
Run RootJunky's SuperTool (Amazon-Fire-5th-gen.bat) You may have to read the instructions on the pages below and install adb drivers. Pick option #6 Root. Choose Option #3: version 5.1.2. This will run a script that installs KingRoot, allows you to run it manually, and then removes KingRoot and installs SuperSU.
Press enter and KingRoot will be installed on the Tablet from the SuperTool. (approve any messages that appear on Tablet screen) Now don't touch the PC SuperTool until the Tablet is rooted.
Open KingRoot on the Tablet and run it. You may have to run KingRoot several times and the Tablet may reboot. Just keep running KingRoot until the Tablet is rooted. After KingRoot reaches 100%, then press ENTER on the PC.
The SuperTool will now uninstall KingRoot and install SuperSU on the Tablet.
Choose NORMAL SuperSU install on the Tablet when prompted. When SuperSU is installed, reboot the Tablet. Disconnect data cable.
After reboot the Lenovo Tab2 A8-50F Tablet is rooted. There will be a request by SuperSU to upgrade. Approve it. You can now install Titanium Backup, Link2sd, ES File Manager, etc. Your Tablet is rooted. As easy as that. THANKS ROOTJUNKY!!!
Info and links to Download RootJunky's SuperTool at these pages:
Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] Root, Google play install, block ota updates and more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
"AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip" 2016-04-06 version
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Amazon Fire 5th gen/SuperTool
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Recently i've been seeing ALOT of queries about how to root the Softwiner EVB Android Tablet
I have one myself and found a way and have tried and successfully completed the process myself.
This is an easy 6 step process. Basically this is what you do.
1. Back your tablet up, probably to your PC, laptop or whatever.
2. Factory reset it so everything is wiped, it should restart
3. It should be rooted after its restart!
4. Restore everything so you can get your apps back
5. Download a root check app from Google Play (it should confirm your device's root) or use SuperOneClick as a fake attempt to re-root your tablet, when it is about to start rooting your tablet a message should pop up saying that your device is already rooted
6. That's it! Have fun and buy a root beer or something
If this helped please click the "Thanks" button, i'll do the same if you just ask me, it's only one click and would mean a lot to me
if you need me for more Softwiner EVB information or information about any android devices (and blackberry devices but i don't know what will bring you here but just in case): follow me on Twitter and DM me @LordwinOfficial
Rooting nuclear softwinerevb
Not working for me. There is no superuser soft or icon after factory reset.
My Tablet is
Manufacturer: unknown
Model: SoftwinerEvb
Android Version: 4.1.1
Build ID: nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20130504 test-keys
Board ID: nuclear
Chipset Platform: exDroid
I tried to root it using SRS Root software. It says that my tablet is root and have superuser icon.
But that superuser irself didn't have a root access.
Is there any ideas how to completely root it.
Thank you
mrlee2k said:
Not working for me. There is no superuser soft or icon after factory reset.
My Tablet is
Manufacturer: unknown
Model: SoftwinerEvb
Android Version: 4.1.1
Build ID: nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20130504 test-keys
Board ID: nuclear
Chipset Platform: exDroid
I tried to root it using SRS Root software. It says that my tablet is root and have superuser icon.
But that superuser irself didn't have a root access.
Is there any ideas how to completely root it.
Thank you
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Same here
Problem Solve
My problem solved.
I found out that SRSRoot software really did root my tablet. the problem is the Superuser.
So when I update superuser (apk and binary) from 3.0.3.2 to 3.1.1 manually using adb push, the Superuser
thing works fine.
I'm a ahppy man now....
Good luck tou you all
Cheers
[ROOT][GUIDE] How to root non-prerooted SoftwinerEvb Tablet
This is a Root Tool for Android 4.0/4.1 devices.
How to use it:
1. Download and install ADB Driver.
2.Restart your computer once adb driver is successfully installed.
3.Have your device charged to at least 50% to ensure no power interruptions.
4.Backup your device to your computer or external sdcard (I like My Backup app from the Play Store).
5.Download and extract Bin4ary Root Tool to a new folder on your computer.
6.Power on your device and enable USB debugging (Settings>Developer Options>USB debugging>OK).
7.Connect your device to your computer via MicroUSB to USB cable in MTP mode (option will appear in notification bar when you plug your device into your computer).
9.Your computer should automatically install drivers using the previously downloaded and installed adb driver. It may popup a install wizard; follow the wizards prompts. Let Windows update search for it. The computer may say it can't install MTP device; that's ok, click finish or cancel. Then another wizard will popup to install ADB device and will sucessfully install.
10.Double-click "RunMe.bat" (it may just say "RunMe") in the downloaded Root Tool you extracted to a new folder and follow all instructions you see on the application (for SoftwinerEvb tablet choose option 1 by pressing 1 key and then enter/return key on your keyboard).
I've succesfully rooted my SoftwinerEvb (4.1.1 JB) Tablet with it. I haven't flashed any custom recovery, rom, or kernel yet.
HAVE FUN!!
I'll try and answer any questions if I can.
ADB Driver universal
Do I need to worry about "unknown publisher"? Thank you.
How to use it:
1. Download and install ADB Driver.
2.Restart your computer once adb driver is successfully installed.
3.Have your device charged to at least 50% to ensure no power interruptions.
4.Backup your device to your computer or external sdcard (I like My Backup app from the Play Store).
5.Download and extract Bin4ary Root Tool to a new folder on your computer.
6.Power on your device and enable USB debugging (Settings>Developer Options>USB debugging>OK).
7.Connect your device to your computer via MicroUSB to USB cable in MTP mode (option will appear in notification bar when you plug your device into your computer).
9.Your computer should automatically install drivers using the previously downloaded and installed adb driver. It may popup a install wizard; follow the wizards prompts. Let Windows update search for it. The computer may say it can't install MTP device; that's ok, click finish or cancel. Then another wizard will popup to install ADB device and will sucessfully install.
10.Double-click "RunMe.bat" (it may just say "RunMe") in the downloaded Root Tool you extracted to a new folder and follow all instructions you see on the application (for SoftwinerEvb tablet choose option 1 by pressing 1 key and then enter/return key on your keyboard).
I've succesfully rooted my SoftwinerEvb (4.1.1 JB) Tablet with it. I haven't flashed any custom recovery, rom, or kernel yet.
HAVE FUN!!
I'll try and answer any questions if I can.[/QUOTE]
No you don't.
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Custom Recovery
Is there a custom recovery for the softwinerevb yet? I have one that came with 4.1 this tablet needs a downgrade bad. Very slow. Not happy wit it at all so far. I have root using Bin4ry method. It worked very well. The bad thing is that the creator has posted the file on a site that never lets you download it. You can find it other places tho.
Kingroot worked as well
Sent from my Nexus 5X using XDA-Developers mobile app
This is a Root Tool for Android 4.0/4.1 devices.
How to use it:
1. Download and install ADB Driver.
2.Restart your computer once adb driver is successfully installed.
3.Have your device charged to at least 50% to ensure no power interruptions.
4.Backup your device to your computer or external sdcard (I like My Backup app from the Play Store).
5.Download and extract Bin4ary Root Tool to a new folder on your computer.
6.Power on your device and enable USB debugging (Settings>Developer Options>USB debugging>OK).
7.Connect your device to your computer via MicroUSB to USB cable in MTP mode (option will appear in notification bar when you plug your device into your computer).
9.Your computer should automatically install drivers using the previously downloaded and installed adb driver. It may popup a install wizard; follow the wizards prompts. Let Windows update search for it. The computer may say it can't install MTP device; that's ok, click finish or cancel. Then another wizard will popup to install ADB device and will sucessfully install.
10.Double-click "RunMe.bat" (it may just say "RunMe") in the downloaded Root Tool you extracted to a new folder and follow all instructions you see on the application (for SoftwinerEvb tablet choose option 1 by pressing 1 key and then enter/return key on your keyboard).
I've succesfully rooted my SoftwinerEvb (4.1.1 JB) Tablet with it. I haven't flashed any custom recovery, rom, or kernel yet.
HAVE FUN!!
I'll try and answer any questions if I can.
Does this work for yely kernel on softwinerevb 4.0.4
south956 said:
Does this work for yely kernel on softwinerevb 4.0.4
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Can you please tell me how to reset an android tablet stuck through sdk? The key combination does not work.
Phone.apk
Hello to all! I have some problem with softwinerevb 13. Can't use 3g modem after deleting Phone.apk . So needed Phone.apk version 4.0.3. Please someone upload there that apk .ps.sorry for bad english ok
Thank you!
It works for me! :laugh:
Thanks it worked,
Had some trouble with drivers,
Had to use samsung usb driver to get the device recoginsed
worked after that :good::good::good:
Hello All,
I have a car mirror that has a 5inch screen running SoftwinerCvr Android 4.0.4.
The above instructions helped to root this device, I choose option #5
Thanks
Been looking and still looking, how can I flash a custom recovery?
Which one should be used?
T.I.A.
Play store
How to install the Google Play Store on it please ? It doesn't work with a simple apk :/
I tried rooting Gionee M3 using iRoot. I get the message root failed.
Root checker also shows that it is unrooted.
This is what i did.
1. Installed English version of IRoot on my Win7 64 bit PC.
2. Enabled USB debugging on the device.
3. Downloaded and installed USB drivers from here -> www androidxda.com/download-gionee-usb-drivers. (Are these the correct drivers?)
4. Connected device and then clicked root device.
5. After a few minutes it restarted my device automatically and then displays the message - "Root Failed".
I reattempted it couple of times.
What did I miss out guys? How do I root this device?
I rooted my LG L22C/Power with Kingroot to uninstall bloatware but then COMPLETELY uninstalled some pretty usefull system apps. My home/menu buttons dont work, only the back, there's no lockscreen, and Im sure theres more problems!
PLEASE HELP ME!
I just used xda RootJunky's Amazon Fire 5th Gen SuperTool (April 6, 2016 version), JUST AS IT IS, to root my Tracfone LG L22C Power. With only a couple of mouse clicks.
Tracfone LG L22C Power info:
Model Number: LGL22C
Android version: 5.0.1
Kernel version: 3.10.49
Build number: LRX21Y
Software version: L22CV10a
The SuperTool batch file script rooted the phone with KingRoot and then uninstalled KingRoot and installed SuperSu.
I have since installed ES File Manager, Titanium Backup, Link2sd on the phone. Root is totally working. Rooted with only a couple of clicks!
Just enable Developer options on LG L22C (by tapping phone Build Number 7 to 10 times [Settings, About Phone, Software info, Build Number (tap 7 to 10 times)]), enable USB debugging on L22C in the Developer options settings.
Connect L22C to Windows 10 with a USB data cable (I used the USB 2.0 port). When screen message on the L22C mentions MTP mode, tap that and change to PTP mode on the phone.
Install RootJunky's SuperTool to the Windows 10 desktop.
Run RootJunky's SuperTool (Amazon-Fire-5th-gen.bat) You may have to read the instructions on the pages below and install adb drivers. Pick option #6 Root. Choose Option #3: version 5.1.2.
Press enter and KingRoot will be installed on the phone from the SuperTool. (approve any messages that appear on phone screen) Now don't touch the PC SuperTool until the phone is rooted.
Open KingRoot on the phone and run it. You may have to run KingRoot several times and the phone may reboot. Just keep running KingRoot until the LG L22C is rooted. After KingRoot reaches 100%, then press ENTER on the PC.
The SuperTool will now uninstall KingRoot and install SuperSU on the phone.
Choose NORMAL SuperSU install on the phone when prompted. When SuperSU is installed, reboot the phone. Disconnect data cable.
After reboot the LG L22C Power is rooted. There will be a request by SuperSU to upgrade. Approve it. You can now install Titanium Backup, Link2sd, ES File Manager, etc. Your phone is rooted. As easy as that. THANKS ROOTJUNKY!!!
Info and links to Download RootJunky's SuperTool at these pages:
Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] Root, Google play install, block ota updates and more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
"AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip"
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=SuperTool
Robo-rooter said:
I just used xda RootJunky's Amazon Fire 5th Gen SuperTool (April 6, 2016 version), JUST AS IT IS, to root my Tracfone LG L22C Power. With only a couple of mouse clicks.
Tracfone LG L22C Power info:
Model Number: LGL22C
Android version: 5.0.1
Kernel version: 3.10.49
Build number: LRX21Y
Software version: L22CV10a
The SuperTool batch file script rooted the phone with KingRoot and then uninstalled KingRoot and installed SuperSu.
I have since installed ES File Manager, Titanium Backup, Link2sd on the phone. Root is totally working. Rooted with only a couple of clicks!
Just enable Developer options on LG L22C (by tapping phone Build Number 7 to 10 times [Settings, About Phone, Software info, Build Number (tap 7 to 10 times)]), enable USB debugging on L22C in the Developer options settings.
Connect L22C to Windows 10 with a USB data cable (I used the USB 2.0 port). When screen message on the L22C mentions MTP mode, tap that and change to PTP mode on the phone.
Install RootJunky's SuperTool to the Windows 10 desktop.
Run RootJunky's SuperTool (Amazon-Fire-5th-gen.bat) You may have to read the instructions on the pages below and install adb drivers. Pick option #6 Root. Choose Option #3: version 5.1.2.
Press enter and KingRoot will be installed on the phone from the SuperTool. (approve any messages that appear on phone screen) Now don't touch the PC SuperTool until the phone is rooted.
Open KingRoot on the phone and run it. You may have to run KingRoot several times and the phone may reboot. Just keep running KingRoot until the LG L22C is rooted. After KingRoot reaches 100%, then press ENTER on the PC.
The SuperTool will now uninstall KingRoot and install SuperSU on the phone.
Choose NORMAL SuperSU install on the phone when prompted. When SuperSU is installed, reboot the phone. Disconnect data cable.
After reboot the LG L22C Power is rooted. There will be a request by SuperSU to upgrade. Approve it. You can now install Titanium Backup, Link2sd, ES File Manager, etc. Your phone is rooted. As easy as that. THANKS ROOTJUNKY!!!
Info and links to Download RootJunky's SuperTool at these pages:
Amazon Fire 5th Gen [SuperTool] Root, Google play install, block ota updates and more
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/development/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool-root-t3272695
"AmazonFire5thGenSuperTool.zip"
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=SuperTool
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Hi there,
got a 5th gen fir 7 (2015) and first made the install of the google play store with rootjunky supertool. In turned on mode, the drivers were installed and the play store was installed proberly. Now I'm not satisfied with this solution and wanted to try to flash cm12. Because I have Version 5.1.3 I wanted first to downgrade to 5.1.2 to have the chance to root the device. I tried the howto in this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=RQLoH-ahjy4
The problem is, when i go to recovery mode -> apply update form adb my WIN7 is not able to detect the kindle, it is only detected as KFFOWI with unknown driver. Driver update via the delivered driver in rootjunkys supertool driver folder is not possible. What is the mistake? What can I do to make the adb sideload mode work with my WIN 7??