Nextbook Ares 8 - NXA116QC164 - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've recently picked one of these up and I have to say it's a great tablet for the price. However, I found that there's not a lot of support for this tablet as of yet. After rooting and customizing it, I'd accidentally screwed up the install and am now trying to find a way to flash it back to stock.
Is there anyway to fix this since there doesn't seem to be any stock files or custom ROMs available? I downloaded the firmware off of the official site, but have unsuccessfully flashed it using their tool.
Any help would be appreciated.

I don't think E-Fun/Nextbook has any firmware on their site for the Ares 8. I just looked and all I see are files for the Nextbook 7 and Nextbook 8--these are different models than the Ares 8. I have to assume that you didn't make a nandroid backup immediately after you rooted it and installed TWRP? Anyone else reading this would be wise to not repeat that error.
I wish I could offer some actual help, but unfortunately I cannot. Like you, I'm really hoping that some kind hearted dev sees fit to release a ROM for this tablet. It sure has potential.

Oops, you're right. I read the wrong firmware. I guess for now I'll try and install Ubuntu, etc. until a rom comes out. =/

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[Q] Kuno tablet

I recently received a Kuno Tablet. It has the same physical characteristics as the 10.1 except for the lack of a hdmi out. Its running android 2.3.1 with a 1.2ghz processor. I have been trying to find some way to root this tablet for a few days now and have had no luck whatsoever. As far as I know no one else has even attempted to root one of these. Help of any kind would be appreciated and I will do my best to answer any questions. I am considering trying petes root tools or gingerbreak but i have my doubts that this will work. I have tried to put the device into some sort of recovery mode but have had no luck so far with any of the button combinations I tried.
Hi xsurferx,
the Kuno really looks like the Archos 101... the chinese engineers are incredible.
Under the hood there's different hardware working.
The manufacturers website mentions a [email protected]
http://mykuno.com/kuno-specs.html
Due to this fact there's nothing in common with the way Archos created the firmware on the A101 and the way you could root this device.
You could try to find out how the firmware looks like on your Kuno... but i guess this is not the right place to discuss these things.
Anyway, good luck!
scholbert
Progress
Any progress on trying to root the Kuno tablet? Superoneclick says that it roots it successfully but Superuser does not get installed. Is there at least a way to flash Gapps onto it? I can't even set up a gmail account unless I use the IMAP settings
super one clicks havent worked for me yet either however, i do work for the high school that i attend on their tablets and anything else they need done, through contact with the company that created the tablets ive learned that the tablet does not have a recovery mode and that the tablets actually have to be imaged like a computer would. So once i get my hands on an image i should be able to modify it to allow root access. If that fails im going to try rooting it through adb and installing superuser that way as well
what shcool has the funds to buy tablets like that?
So you just help them>?
lots of them
Many schools are going to one to one devices to try and help students learn and while they are expensive most of it is payed for by grants and other funds. I do anything they need from pc to mac and android. The tablets will be given out to freshman this coming semester and they want to see just how locked down these are and im assuming that rooting them will be the first step to unlocking them from the cirruculumloft software they are using. They want to see how to unlock them so they can prevent it in the future. Which is where i come in.
Status...
The kuno tablet has a recovery system that can only be accessed by flashing a new firmware to it, however, it is not possible to get this firmware without getting it from the company that made the tablet. So...in order to root the tablet you have to create a custom firmware from scratch for the tablet because the firmware on the tablet was designed in such a way that the android market can not run on it. The company removed the directories and other items the market needs to run. You can not connect the tablet through adb, nor can you install from SD or even access the SD card from inside the firmware the tablets are currently running. In order to root this tablet we would need to create a custom firmware and then flash it onto the tablet. Anyone interested in trying? Also, super one clicks will brick the device, I'm surprised yours still worked after that.
new discoveries
The market will run on the tablet, i was lied to on that one. The tablet connects through adb very easily and most commands work in adb. unfortunately you can not reboot into recovery or the boot loader through adb
unrevoked won't find my tablet. what do i do now?
this
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=unrevoked+won't+find+my+kuno+tablet,+What+now?
I work for a company that will be selling these Kuno tablets to schools. A CurriculumLoft Employee told me these tablets are not approved by Google so that makes them not able to use the android market. I have found that these can use the Amazon App market.
Figured it out!!!
After working on this for the better part of 6 months i have finally achieved root and flashed a custom rom with CWM recovery installed. I found that the Kuno tablet is essentially the same as the Arnova 10 G2 tablet with the exception of hard drive size. Here is the link to the site and instructions i used to flash the rom. If any one has any questions let me know.
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread....ot-GingerComb-quot-Custom-ROM-Version-2-1-CWM
HELP
Hello. Questions, what is adb and i've found a site called blapkmarket.com which lets you download apps if you have firefor installed on your kuno. But my firefox browser crashed so i unistalled it and i cant download apps anymore. My last resort is to reset my Kuno completely and take it to my media specialist. any suggestions ??
kuno 3
xsurferx said:
After working on this for the better part of 6 months i have finally achieved root and flashed a custom rom with CWM recovery installed. I found that the Kuno tablet is essentially the same as the Arnova 10 G2 tablet with the exception of hard drive size. Here is the link to the site and instructions i used to flash the rom. If any one has any questions let me know.
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I followed these instruction. I have the Kuno 3 I'm trying to image with this ROM. The screen is split and the touch is not responsive. Any ideas? Did you have this problem?
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h.abiff said:
xsurferx said:
After working on this for the better part of 6 months i have finally achieved root and flashed a custom rom with CWM recovery installed. I found that the Kuno tablet is essentially the same as the Arnova 10 G2 tablet with the exception of hard drive size. Here is the link to the site and instructions i used to flash the rom. If any one has any questions let me know.
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I followed these instruction. I have the Kuno 3 I'm trying to image with this ROM. The screen is split and the touch is not responsive. Any ideas? Did you have this problem?
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Hey any update on this topic? Ive got a Kuno 3 looking to install custom rom.
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Hey any update on this topic? Ive got a Kuno 3 looking to install custom rom.
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xsurferx is no longer working on this project. He doesn't have a kuno 3 and recommends you don't try the above method, as it is not for a kuno 3.

ZenPad S8.0 (Z580C) and (Z580CA)

First off I noticed on XDA unless someone has a decent link other than rooting this device. There is hardly any love at all for this tablet and a great tablet at that.
I'm making this thread A. To help others in this situation and B. To gather as much information as we can on this device.
Currently my issue is I'm trying to hunt down the Raw Image File for this device, if anyone has it or knows where it is please post it!
The Oldest firmware I have is this UL-P01M-WW-3.3.8.0-user.zip to UL-P01M-WW-5.4.3.0-user.zip
I'm trying to flash this system back since ABD will not work or recognize this device nor will Fastboot works since bootloader is practically locked.
I'm trying to use the ASUS Recovery Flash Tool but need the raw.zip file for this device. Any information anyone has on this product lets all post it here!
For debricking please see http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/bricked-asus-zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca-please-t3461656
it has the link to "Z580C_all_WW_user_V4.6.1.raw". Just zip it and select that this with your "Asus Recovery Flash Tool"
Works great and debricked my brick
Lol. i was about to post you the post you made on this - which i followed to unbrick - thanks, BTW, both.
So... has anyone worked on rooting Z580c running on android 6? I'm fine with what i have, unrooted and running on 6 without much of a fuss, but i would love to be able to use AdAway once again (when i had rooted running android 5). If you know any proven methods let me know - thanks.
bert_747 said:
First off I noticed on XDA unless someone has a decent link other than rooting this device. There is hardly any love at all for this tablet and a great tablet at that.
I'm making this thread A. To help others in this situation and B. To gather as much information as we can on this device.
Currently my issue is I'm trying to hunt down the Raw Image File for this device, if anyone has it or knows where it is please post it!
The Oldest firmware I have is this UL-P01M-WW-3.3.8.0-user.zip to UL-P01M-WW-5.4.3.0-user.zip
I'm trying to flash this system back since ABD will not work or recognize this device nor will Fastboot works since bootloader is practically locked.
I'm trying to use the ASUS Recovery Flash Tool but need the raw.zip file for this device. Any information anyone has on this product lets all post it here!
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hi, may i know if you have Z58CA version of asus zenpad s8? I upgrade my device and have WW_PO1M-V5.6 firmware stock from their official site. I wanted to root this tablet cause my screen got broken at its still functional with ADB and OTG when paired with adapters supplying the power.
Im new to rooting this tablet and havent tried TWRP or CWM and i cant find a specific one for this device to unlock its bootloader. Also to mention if its succeful will it get locked again without problems?

Root for Nextbook Ares 11A

So I recently bought myself a Nextbook Ares 11A (you can get look at it here: http://www.nextbookusa.com/productdetail.php?product_id=33
For the life of me, I can't figure out how to root it at all. Anyone have an idea how to root it. I have tried King and Kingo root, both PC versions. Vroot/iroot, framaroot apk, and some others that i kinda forgot.
One of the first things I did to this tablet was upgrading its android version to 6.0.1
I think one of the main exploits to use for this would be the firmware update
-quick note. If your having problems with this tablet rebooting by itself re download the android 6.0.1 firmware update and install it again.
Firmware update download: https://goo.gl/Cev80L
Same here. Can't root it. Awesome tablet for the price just $197 for a 11 inch tablet running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Here are my specs. Hope e can find a root soon. Boring without root access. No cool apps without have root.
Netbook Ares 11A
Model# NX1611264
Running Android ver. 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Security patch level 2015-11-01
IFWI ver.
Build # V1-1.9.LMY47I.20160803.154546
Kernel-3.14.37-X86_64-L1-R517
I am so glad some of the community is interested in this.
can you post a copy of the update? ive been having a hard time gettin the update.zip to fully dl
mrspinler said:
can you post a copy of the update? ive been having a hard time gettin the update.zip to fully dl
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no problem. ill do that when i get home from school today
GRIMMMMS said:
no problem. ill do that when i get home from school today
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ty
also any luck actually rooting this tablet? ive tried but the device isnt recognized by the fastboot drivers.
however adb recognizes it when it is actually turned on normally wich is weird.
mrspinler said:
ty
also any luck actually rooting this tablet? ive tried but the device isnt recognized by the fastboot drivers.
however adb recognizes it when it is actually turned on normally wich is weird.
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No I really havent had any luck wth any pc rooting software's or apk viersons. I tryed all the ones I trust. And i dont really know how to root a divise other than using the software.
mrspinler said:
ty
also any luck actually rooting this tablet? ive tried but the device isnt recognized by the fastboot drivers.
however adb recognizes it when it is actually turned on normally wich is weird.
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here you go. the dl :https://goo.gl/Cev80L its from google drive
i installed the update and my tablet doesnt make it all the way through and is stuck on logo screen its the same model as op ..looks like i cant go back in firmware cause the older firmware says bad footer
nextbook ares 11 a
After installing the correct adb/fastboot drivers along with the intel chip usb drivers, i was able to unlock/flash boot.img and bootloader. All i need now is a working twrp_recovery image to finish rooting this tablet and remove encryption. If anyone has a working twrp recovery or knows how to make one based off the rom, then please post it. I would love to have this tablet rooted and non encrypted.
11a
i have the same tablet is there anyway you could send a copy of firmware or the stock recovery @mrspinler
look-up vampiro's work on the ares 8, he has made a twrp that will work, with a mouse connected to the ares 11, the are a few modified roms for the ares 8, including a remix os, that works great, except for touchscreen doesn't work, but touchpad, and attaching a mouse works great
nextbook ares 11 a
tim121283 said:
i have the same tablet is there anyway you could send a copy of firmware or the stock recovery @mrspinler
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tim i am sorry but i am unable to give a stock recovery seeing as i tried to flash other recovery images. however i would be glad t post the update file but i can't post links yet. The update file is in the very first post, and you have to unzip it onto the sd card to get the tablet to notice it.
If you are familiar with rooting android then perhaps you could provide the stock recovery image so that someone with more programming knowledge can actually make a cwm or twrp recovery from it. The boot.img file is correct as well, which happens to be inside the update file. I know this because i almost bricked my tablet XD.
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look-up vampiro's work on the ares 8, he has made a twrp that will work, with a mouse connected to the ares 11, the are a few modified roms for the ares 8, including a remix os, that works great, except for touchscreen doesn't work, but touchpad, and attaching a mouse works great
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Have you been able to root this tablet with the ares 8 files? If so then how did you get the recovery.img to work and what about the encryption files? I ask because the ares 8 has the same cpu but it is android 6.0.1 rom versus android 5.0/5.1.
11a
heres the deal i downloaded the update on the first page and always got stuck at like 35 percent tried to flash the recovery from the 11rootkit it didnt work tried from the ares 8 and just get an error screen ive got the tablet unlocked fully and can flash anything in fastboot but no file at all with bring it back ive tried the firmware files and there not in the right format for fastboot the tablet is bricked but can still get into fastboot but no working recovery
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After installing the correct adb/fastboot drivers along with the intel chip usb drivers, i was able to unlock/flash boot.img and bootloader. All i need now is a working twrp_recovery image to finish rooting this tablet and remove encryption. If anyone has a working twrp recovery or knows how to make one based off the rom, then please post it. I would love to have this tablet rooted and non encrypted.
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i have no idea
if you ever get it done please come back and help us get ares rooted XD
If anyone can manage getting a copy of recovery.img off your tablet, please post it. I will try and make a twrp img with it. Hopefully a dev can pick this up cause I am sort of out of my league atm.
I'm very interested in this endeavor. I have a Ares 11A as well but I'm in desperate need of a stock ROM as mine got trashed by the Marshmallow update. As a result I had to install Win 10 on the device temporarily, but i would like to get it back to the original stock ROM and try again. If that fails, then I'm going to have to build an entirely new ROM (never done this before) based on Android-x86 Marshmallow.
What's really sad is that support for this device is sorely lacking from the vendor(Efun/Yifang). They don't even post a stock ROM on their website (nextbookusa.com) for this device. However, this device is similar to some of the Chinese tablets posted on techtablets.com so I MAY be able to find a stock ROM / drivers there.
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I'm very interested in this endeavor. I have a Ares 11A as well but I'm in desperate need of a stock ROM as mine got trashed by the Marshmallow update. As a result I had to install Win 10 on the device temporarily, but i would like to get it back to the original stock ROM and try again. If that fails, then I'm going to have to build an entirely new ROM (never done this before) based on Android-x86 Marshmallow.
What's really sad is that support for this device is sorely lacking from the vendor(Efun/Yifang). They don't even post a stock ROM on their website (nextbookusa.com) for this device. However, this device is similar to some of the Chinese tablets posted on techtablets.com so I MAY be able to find a stock ROM / drivers there.
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I'm in the exact same situation how did you get windows to boot?
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I'm in the exact same situation how did you get windows to boot?
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Basically, I deleted the Android partitions and reallocated the space a a Windows partition. I got into the device UEFI boot manager by pressing the power + Vol down buttons, then releasing the power button when the Nextbook logo appears, then release the Vol down button. It's a little tricky to get into it but it can be done. Before you attempt to do so you have to get the device into fastboot mode (power+vol up buttons) and unlock the bootloader first. Be advised though that finding Windows 10 drivers will be VERY difficult! It's not for the faint of heart! I went to the techtablets.com website to find the drivers as they specialize in supporting Chinese-made tablets.
As I've stated earlier this is a temp solution. When all is said and done, this will become a dual-boot or multi-boot tablet
this is the only thing i can find but cant get it right http://www.nextbookusa.com/_gendownloads/NX16A11264/update.zip

Alba 5 - Global Android?

So my LG broke. In the meantime until i get a new proper phone, i bought a cheap off-brand android phone. However, when attempting to root it, i bootlooped it, and like an idiot; i realised i forgot to make any backups of any partitions. So my question is, are there any universal versions of android i can flash over using the abd that will make the phone work again?
Thanks
No each kernel for the device is built just for it. You will need to stock room from the oem. Good luck as normally it is not available
Alba
I have an alba 10" ac101cplv2 and have successfully rooted it with super su but can't seem to find a custom ROM for it. Would like to install twrp but unable to find a version for my tablet. I'm hoping that someone could point me in the right direction. Just a cheap tablet I know but would like to open it to new possibilities like using SD card as storage for apps like have done with my s5 mini that runs beanstalk 7.1.2.
Can not root Alba 5
Does anyone know how to root Alba 5, i'am finding it really difficult. It is on Marshmallow 6.0 i have tried many rooting apps and have attempted to root through pc and through the phones recovery mode. Also when i go in to recovery mode a broken android logo comes up and it says something in chinese under it. The phone still works perfectly fine would really appreciate some help thanks.

Accidentally flashed wrong TWRP.

Hi all, I am new to this forum. Please don't mind if this was not the right place/section to start a thread. I was trying to gain more knowledge and trying to fix my tablet. I was looking to install TWRP (as I remember, or it was some bootloader I guess), but unfurtunately my device was not listed. So by looking up at the motherboard sticker and doing some research about the similar tablets on google. I felt that installing a specific version was a good idea. I followed steps listed on a site to flash it into tablet using adb, and by booting it in recovery mode.
It turned out to be a disaster for my tablet, which is now stuck at black screen and won't show anything. If anyone can please help me out to fix it, It would be highly appreciated.
My tablet's name is Waywalkers M9, 10.1 inch. Bought from aliexpress.
dapu92 said:
Hi all, I am new to this forum. Please don't mind if this was not the right place/section to start a thread. I was trying to gain more knowledge and trying to fix my tablet. I was looking to install TWRP (as I remember, or it was some bootloader I guess), but unfurtunately my device was not listed. So by looking up at the motherboard sticker and doing some research about the similar tablets on google. I felt that installing a specific version was a good idea. I followed steps listed on a site to flash it into tablet using adb, and by booting it in recovery mode.
It turned out to be a disaster for my tablet, which is now stuck at black screen and won't show anything. If anyone can please help me out to fix it, It would be highly appreciated.
My tablet's name is Waywalkers M9, 10.1 inch. Bought from aliexpress.
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Hey,
Do not panic, all you need to do is install the stock firmware for that tablet, then flash it using odin app, and it should work again. You should find the stock firmware on google.
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Hey,
Do not panic, all you need to do is install the stock firmware for that tablet, then flash it using odin app, and it should work again. You should find the stock firmware on google.
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hello, really thanks for reply and the help
as I read the ODIN software is for samsung tablets. Mine is some Chinese one called Waywalkers M9 and I also not have its stock firmware. I tried very hard to find one, but unfortunately neither I found it on internet, and even seller is not responding to it.

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