EDIT:
PureXTC has created a guide to root our ZTE Grand X View!
I'll try and make this as easy as possible. This is my method to achieve root and is probably the recommended way for this tablet.
Download the following files for preparation:
a) my TWRP -> https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap9_Z3bA7_tfoDlE_abd5_iZFWh6
b) a flashable copy of SuperSU -> https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap9_Z3bA7_tfoEJF_VJhWz8Mreoj
c) latest version of MagiskManager (check his thread for current or use this one for now v5.5.5) -> https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap9_Z3bA7_tfoEEpe7mbptS6o6NR
d) adb/fastboot drivers -> https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ap9_Z3bA7_tfoC_8yDTPtNYhcxqf
How to root:
*** This assumes you have some basic knowledge of adb, driver installation, command line ***
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Copy SuperSU and MagiskManager to your internal SD (or external if you have one)
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install ADB/Fastboot drivers from connecting K85 to PC (open the drive it attaches to and run the .exe)
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reboot K85 into bootloader (hold vol down + power)
press vol up or down to stop the countdown to auto-reboot (if applicable)
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copy all files from my ADB-FASTBOOT folder to the root of your drive (ie. C:\)
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open a COMMAND PROMPT and make sure you are in the ADB-FASTBOOT directory (C:\ADB)
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type this command: FASTBOOT -i 0x19d2 devices <ENTER>
you should have a result showing ZTEK85 is detected (ZTEK85 fastboot)
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copy my TWRP to C:\ADB
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now type: FASTBOOT -i 0x19d2 boot ZTE_K85_TWRP_3.1.1-1.img <ENTER>
wait for about 10-20 seconds for the device to reboot
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you should now have my TWRP displayed in all its glory!
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choose INSTALL, navigate to where you have SuperSU, select it, and swipe to install.
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reboot your K85
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run SuperSU and let it do its thing. If you're happy with SuperSU you are done. If not, continue on
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open your file explorer of choice and install the MagiskManager apk. Open it when it is done and choose to install. You want the last option (sorry, can't remember exactly what it is).
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once completed let your K85 reboot
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run SuperSU and go into settings. Look for the option to remove SuperSU to replace with another SU binary (or something to that effect). It may reboot your K85.
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now run the MagiskManager app and ensure you are rooted
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Get up, do a little twirl, and pat yourself on the back. You're rooted!
*** This is all done from memory. It is my hope I didn't forget anything! ***
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I've tried numerous apps, PC root utility's, and universal rooting guides to root my ZTE K85 and I've pretty much gotten no where, please help. If you need any more info, just reply to this post and I'll answer it (probably).
I also can't get the device to be detected using fastboot but it shows in device manager. ADB works when not in fastboot mode (powered on, at home screen). Any help is appreciated.
I can access adb sideload but I didn't use it yet.
Could I extract the entire system and install root and flash it?
Specs:
Tablet with LTE
UMTS:
850/1900/2100 MHz
LTE:
1700/1900/700/850/2600 MHz
Data:
HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Qualcomm MSM8939 Octa core 1.5 GHz
2GB RAM
8" 1280x1920 screen
Android 5.0.2
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Same situation same device
Hi
I am exactly in the same situation with the same device. If you have a thing trick or a solution I would be interested. If you need more precision on the device I shall give you.
I would really have to like settling a customizable rom or at least be able to raciner to eliminate quite toy of Google and other uselessness.
Thank you.
Yikes -- Also at a loss here....
Rooting the SRQ-K85
Are we the only 3 Canadians trying to root this thing? Any help would be appreciated....
I'm looking to see if there are any other 615 SoC based phones/tablets that may have compatible custom recoveries to temporarily boot into and install supersu. It's so damn new and chinese... hard to find. Maybe any chinese-speaking Canadian customers may be able to help us decoding some foreign forums out there?
XDA Admins
Can we get a device forum for this soon-to-be badass tablet once we get a decent ROM for it?? 2GB and a octacore.. this thing will SCREAM with CM or AOSP... PLEASE
I got this exact table too from Virgin on some special deal and the stock ROM is absolute garbage. I desperately need to root this thing due to how crappy it performs.
Die_er_von_satan said:
Rooting the SRQ-K85
Are we the only 3 Canadians trying to root this thing? Any help would be appreciated....
I'm looking to see if there are any other 615 SoC based phones/tablets that may have compatible custom recoveries to temporarily boot into and install supersu. It's so damn new and chinese... hard to find. Maybe any chinese-speaking Canadian customers may be able to help us decoding some foreign forums out there?
XDA Admins
Can we get a device forum for this soon-to-be badass tablet once we get a decent ROM for it?? 2GB and a octacore.. this thing will SCREAM with CM or AOSP... PLEASE
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Have you managed to root this yet ?? I'm down to learn rom cooking and make roms for it but I can't root it :/
akash227 said:
Have you managed to root this yet ?? I'm down to learn rom cooking and make roms for it but I can't root it :/
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Unfortunately no! I'm still stuck on stock. Which has also presented another problem - a failed BT keyboard pairing that always reports invalid PIN without giving me a chance to enter one, even after a factory reset. Great!
But that is for another forum. If we K85 users ever get a forum.
Die_er_von_satan said:
Unfortunately no! I'm still stuck on stock. Which has also presented another problem - a failed BT keyboard pairing that always reports invalid PIN without giving me a chance to enter one, even after a factory reset. Great!
But that is for another forum. If we K85 users ever get a forum.
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Damn I used to cook roms a long time ago so I want to get back into it with my zte K85. Just need to root it.
Anyone find any luck with this yet? Got it with the same Virgin deal with my G4. This tablet is garbage with the stock rom
Just flash the .zip?
Should be pretty easy in theory,
Download the zip, boot into recovery (power button + volume up) flash zip, done. (haven't tested it yet, I hope to)
Also, I don't know if you people know, but this is a pretty much Canada exclusive device, which is why there is so little interest in it.
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Nevermind, just tried it, doesn't work. I'm gonna try and compile TWRP for it and see if I can flash that.
Rooting the ZTE Grand X View
hcorion said:
Should be pretty easy in theory,
Download the zip, boot into recovery (power button + volume up) flash zip, done. (haven't tested it yet, I hope to)
Also, I don't know if you people know, but this is a pretty much Canada exclusive device, which is why there is so little interest in it.
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Nevermind, just tried it, doesn't work. I'm gonna try and compile TWRP for it and see if I can flash that.
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Ok, good news, the device appears to be unlocked by default, hooray!
output of:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
Code:
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(bootloader) Device tampered: false
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(bootloader) Display panel:
OKAY [ 0.013s]
finished. total time: 0.014s
Too much work
I don't have enough experience to go about porting say CyanogenMod or OmniRom to the ZTE Grand X View, and not enough time. Good luck with your efforts but I seriously doubt you'll be able to root this device any time soon.
Has anyone tried a Blade S6 root method? They have the same chipset (MSM8939) and I believe they were shipped with the same OS
bobbytomorow said:
Has anyone tried a Blade S6 root method? They have the same chipset (MSM8939) and I believe they were shipped with the same OS
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I can't find any rooting tutorial from XDA developers for the Blade S6 edge, plus the bootloader on the Blade S6 is locked, I don't think the ZTE Grand X View would even accept a root from a Blade S6.
I've rooted my grand x view, next step get bootable twrp
hcorion said:
I don't have enough experience to go about porting say CyanogenMod or OmniRom to the ZTE Grand X View, and not enough time. Good luck with your efforts but I seriously doubt you'll be able to root this device any time soon.
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I've successfully rooted my grand X View, now I'm working on porting TWRP. But I can't find a stock recovery image to work off of
Good luck!
supaflyx3 said:
I've successfully rooted my grand X View, now I'm working on porting TWRP. But I can't find a stock recovery image to work off of
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Yeah, there isn't one. You'd have to compile TWRP guide , which I believe uses OmniRom, and you can find a guide on porting OmniRom to another device here: https://docs.omnirom.org/Porting_Omni_To_Your_Device
root for zte grand x view.
Hi, I just bought the device and used Kingroot apk. It works. Used Root Checker to verify. Now to find out about custom rom for it!
Anyone got Lineage working on this thing? It'd be nice to have Nougat.
Rooted!
I was able to root it using KingRoot (Android Version)
!!!!!!!
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Hello!
Idiot’s guide
Most of this is based on discussions with _fun, and borrows heavily from his website http://androtab.info and personal experience. I accept no blame for following my guide, but it should work okay. In other words; DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
DO NOT USE FWTOOL! YOU WILL BRICK YOUR TOUCH SCREEN!
What you need
Files: http://androtab.info/telechips/firmwares look at the bottom of the page for TCC8803 files.
You must determine if your device has a 4K formatted NAND or an 8K formatted NAND. I’m still fuzzy on how to do this, so it’s probably best to ask. I’ll update this as soon as I get more info! My device is 4K and has a resistive screen. The Kogan Agora is an 8K device.
MicroSD card. You cannot flash the device without a microSD, unless you plan on using FDWN and that’s a tutorial for another day.
Stock Recovery
There are 4 boot options for the EM73, standard boot, recovery boot, FDWN boot, and fastboot. The two important ones (for now) are standard and recovery. Standard boot means you don’t press any buttons while powering up and it just boots up normally.
To get into recovery:
Turn your device off.
Hold the BACK button (big one on the front of the device)
Hold power until the device turns on, then release power button. CONTINUE HOLDING BACK BUTTON
Device will boot into stock recovery, and you can release the BACK button
In stock recovery, you can now flash Clockwork mod, or another stock update should you find one that works. As far as I know, there aren’t any but I’ll update this post if it becomes available.
To navigate stock recovery:
HOME and MENU (the 2 side buttons) move up and down the list
BACK button selects
How to dump stock recovery
download dump-recovery.zip http://androtab.info/files/tcc8902/dump-recovery/dump-recovery-signed.zip
Rename the dump-recover-signed.zip to update.zip
Place the update.zip in the root of your microSD card
Boot into recovery
Choose to install the update from the list
Files will be copied as /sdcard/dumped_recovery.img and /proc/mtd will be copied as /sdcard/dumped_proc_mtd.txt.
How to install ClockworkMod Recovery 4
make backup(dump) stock recovery
download recovery.zip (follow the link at the top of this tutorial to find your files)
Rename recovery.zip to update.zip
Place update.zip on the root of your microSD card
Install update from recovery
Navigation
Navigation is different in ClockWorkMod Recovery then in stock recovery!
BACK button goes back
MENU button moves down the list
HOME button selects
How to get SU on stock ROM
(Info from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 There are other methods, but this is how I did it.)
Install ClockworkMod Recovery
Download this file: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6408470/su-releases/su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
Place on the root of your microSD card
Boot into recovery
Choose “Install zip from sdcard”
Choose “choose zip from sd card”
Select su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
Choose Yes
Reboot!
You should now have SU, be sure to download BusyBox from Market or nothing will really work.
How to install CyanogenMod 7
install ClockworkMod Recovery 4
reboot recovery
make backup
wipe data/factory reset *1
install cyanogen.zip (follow the link at the top of this tutorial to find your files)
reboot
touchscreen calibration *1 *2
reboot again to reflect calibration data
*1 only if you are upgrading from non-CM7 ROM (CM7 1st install)
*2 only if you are using resistive touchscreen or misaligned capacitive touchscreen
reserved for future use!
hi,
I checked Gpad702 firmware
http://www.szltp.com/download/download38.html
it's same structure as TCC8902 firmware
I can unpack boot.img/system.img/recovery.img in m801_mtd.img.
kernel ver. is
Code:
Linux version 2.6.35.7-tcc (@build-161) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #183 Wed May 4 17:19:20 HKT 2011
and build id is
Code:
MID73_SIS_HI2M 20110504
it's 2.3.1 ROM and I guess it's same as yours. probably making clockworkmod recovery is not difficult
fun_ said:
hi,
I checked Gpad702 firmware
http://www.szltp.com/download/download38.html
it's same structure as TCC8902 firmware
I can unpack boot.img/system.img/recovery.img in m801_mtd.img.
kernel ver. is
Code:
Linux version 2.6.35.7-tcc (@build-161) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #183 Wed May 4 17:19:20 HKT 2011
and build id is
Code:
MID73_SIS_HI2M 20110504
it's 2.3.1 ROM and I guess it's same as yours. probably making clockworkmod recovery is not difficult
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I have a feeling this is also the same version as the Kogan Agora Tablet which is based off the Telechip TCC8803 or probably the same thing just rebranded (also the Haipad M708)
i been looking at trying to get root access as well but still fail.
wlee2 said:
I have a feeling this is also the same version as the Kogan Agora Tablet which is based off the Telechip TCC8803 or probably the same thing just rebranded (also the Haipad M708)
i been looking at trying to get root access as well but still fail.
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I compared Gpad701 2.3.1 ROM and Gpad702 ROM. very similar (of course not compatible, but similar layout). I think I can make clockworkmod recovery and cyanogenmod by changing some lines from cmr/cm for tcc8902.
we can change any files in telechips firmware image. (we are superior than root)
adding su and superuser.apk should be easy. I never use rooting app for telechips tablets
I don't have tcc8803 tablet yet. I can't test at all. it may break your tablet. don't use if you can't accept your tablet may be bricked.
(I think if you can use FWDN you can unbrick easily, but I warned!)
here is test clockworkmod and cyanogenmod files
http://androtab.info/files/tcc8803/cm7/
even if it works(at least boot), do not expect many things. it's just a test image!
EDIT:
I found other possible firmware (I didn't get yet)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AD7U83D5
I don't know how many variants are exists. my test image uses files from Gpad702. it may not compatible with your tablet. please use them with care!
EDIT2:
oh, nice, 1st one (em73_SISGC2M_V1_20110516.rar) is 2.3.3 ROM
kernel: Linux version 2.6.35.7-tcc ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #97 Mon May 16 11:53:45 HKT 2011
build: EM73_SIS_GC2M_V1 20110516
oops, 2nd one is same as 1st one 2nd link is removed, sorry.
if you want to flash these files (lk.rom and m801_mtd.img), please see this how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14237828&postcount=2
it is complete procedure
I'll make test image based on 2.3.3 ROM when I have a time.
EDIT3: http://u.115.com/file/bhd55s6m here is another TCC8803 2.3.3 rom for another hardware(1024x600 screen)
Do we need to get root access first to flash the recovery image?
anyone dare try this with their Kogan Agora tablet lol =P
fun_ said:
I don't have tcc8803 tablet yet. I can't test at all. it may break your tablet. don't use if you can't accept your tablet may be bricked.
(I think if you can use FWDN you can unbrick easily, but I warned!)
here is test clockworkmod and cyanogenmod files
http://androtab.info/files/tcc8803/cm7/
even if it works(at least boot), do not expect many things. it's just a test image!
EDIT:
I found other possible firmware (I didn't get yet)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AD7U83D5
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1AXT9BXT
I don't know how many variants are exists. my test image uses files from Gpad702. it may not compatible with your tablet. please use them with care!
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wlee2 said:
Do we need to get root access first to flash the recovery image?
anyone dare try this with their Kogan Agora tablet lol =P
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I added tcc8803-recovery.zip. it should be able to install from stock recovery, and replace recovery with clockworkmod. (hopefully)
anyway, you can use fastboot/FWDN to flash recovery without root.
I'm not sure my files are compatible with your tablet. if your tablet is 2.2.x, you may need to flash lk.rom from 2.3 ROM... see GB ROM entry inFAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
fun_ said:
I added tcc8803-recovery.zip. it should be able to install from stock recovery, and replace recovery with clockworkmod. (hopefully)
anyway, you can use fastboot/FWDN to flash recovery without root.
I'm not sure my files are compatible with your tablet. if your tablet is 2.2.x, you may need to flash lk.rom from 2.3 ROM... see GB ROM entry inFAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
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Kogan Agora runs android 2.3.3 i havent yet plugged it into the computer to see if i can even get to ADB Shell mm..
i have this FWTool in my menu it says something about updating firmware but i dont know if i should try it.
DO NOT USE FWTOOL TO INSTALL RECOVERY!
TOUCHSCREEN WILL BE DEAD!!!
wlee2 said:
Kogan Agora runs android 2.3.3 i havent yet plugged it into the computer to see if i can even get to ADB Shell mm..
i have this FWTool in my menu it says something about updating firmware but i dont know if i should try it.
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tcc8803-recovery.zip can be installed without PC.
reboot into stock recovery, then install my zip.
please refer How to/FAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101094
wlee2 said:
Kogan Agora runs android 2.3.3 i havent yet plugged it into the computer to see if i can even get to ADB Shell mm..
i have this FWTool in my menu it says something about updating firmware but i dont know if i should try it.
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i can get adb shell and root on kogan agora using the telechip8803 root recovery
and installed gtalk from 2.3.4
been running fine for a few days, but today it just lost any internet connection
still get ip, still can ping to outside address but no app working, market, browser talk etc
seen a lot of [0]: tcc_setup_interrupt timed_out!! in kernel message
since im not that savvy in figuring out whats the problem, i just did a factory reset and internet connection is back
i'll try cyanogen next when i have time
if anyone need the kernel message log (rooted and after factory reset), let me know
Can please post step by step guide for root access on kogaan or link to how
Sent from my EM73_SIS_GC2M_V2 using XDA App
kunnlan said:
i'll try cyanogen next when i have time
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if you can, please try to install recovery.zip from *stock recovery*. it should work, and if it works, it's easy way to install clockworkmod.
cyanogenmod is just for someone who really like cm. not for daily use, e.g. hw codecs don't work
kunnlan said:
i can get adb shell and root on kogan agora using the telechip8803 root recovery
and installed gtalk from 2.3.4
been running fine for a few days, but today it just lost any internet connection
still get ip, still can ping to outside address but no app working, market, browser talk etc
seen a lot of [0]: tcc_setup_interrupt timed_out!! in kernel message
since im not that savvy in figuring out whats the problem, i just did a factory reset and internet connection is back
i'll try cyanogen next when i have time
if anyone need the kernel message log (rooted and after factory reset), let me know
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I'm keen to know what you thought of your Kogan tablet - I have one on the way but was a bit dismayed to see the cr*p reviews so far
Looking forward to getting a custom ROM on it!!
Have any of you had any issues with the browser closing when loading google.com only? Also I've had an issue with trying to get a location through wifi with this tablet. I've tried enabling wireless networks and so and still nothing. I think it might be a faulty firmware.
Jrockz said:
Have any of you had any issues with the browser closing when loading google.com only? Also I've had an issue with trying to get a location through wifi with this tablet. I've tried enabling wireless networks and so and still nothing. I think it might be a faulty firmware.
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Sorry for kinda hijacking. Just saw this was the only thread in the forums concerning this device.
Thanks in advance
wlee2 said:
Can please post step by step guide for root access on kogaan or link to how
Sent from my EM73_SIS_GC2M_V2 using XDA App
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sure
1. get this file :Telepad7C_M708_Telechip8803_Root_Recovery
search for it, i can't post any url yet (need at least 8 post)
2. install the motorola driver
3. there's a how to in the file, but i didn't follow it
instead i just do adb remount, shell and copy the new su and then install superuser from market. done.
fun_ said:
if you can, please try to install recovery.zip from *stock recovery*. it should work, and if it works, it's easy way to install clockworkmod.
cyanogenmod is just for someone who really like cm. not for daily use, e.g. hw codecs don't work
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will do .. ill post how it goes
dwl99 said:
I'm keen to know what you thought of your Kogan tablet - I have one on the way but was a bit dismayed to see the cr*p reviews so far
Looking forward to getting a custom ROM on it!!
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the hardware it self is what you get for the price
it's decent enough to use for browsing, reading and media player, even gaming if you like
the battery is bad, standby of ~8h and ~3-4h for continuous usage
the screen is dark and have limited view angle, but bear in mind it's not samsung galaxy's amoled :lol:
it's good for daily use and if you dont expect much for the money you spend
it's bad because kogan tells a lot of crap! if you follow the story from their first ad you will know what i mean
kunnlan said:
sure
1. get this file :Telepad7C_M708_Telechip8803_Root_Recovery
search for it, i can't post any url yet (need at least 8 post)
2. install the motorola driver
3. there's a how to in the file, but i didn't follow it
instead i just do adb remount, shell and copy the new su and then install superuser from market. done.
will do .. ill post how it goes
the hardware it self is what you get for the price
it's decent enough to use for browsing, reading and media player, even gaming if you like
the battery is bad, standby of ~8h and ~3-4h for continuous usage
the screen is dark and have limited view angle, but bear in mind it's not samsung galaxy's amoled :lol:
it's good for daily use and if you dont expect much for the money you spend
it's bad because kogan tells a lot of crap! if you follow the story from their first ad you will know what i mean
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mm was not quite the step by step i wanted more so interested where to download those files quick get your 8 post =P
i agree mostly with what you said Re Kogan tablet battery life is bad it wont survive a full day at work with constant use.
i dont mine the screen all so much it runs angry birds quite well i personally see the view angle thing as a Plus since most people put up privacy screens to stop people from looking in on what we are doing the kogan one does it straight out of the box lOL..
i got the first batch from kogan was a lOng wait but i am glad it was upgraded a bit after the Wait i still think if you bought 2 or 3 of them in one shipping and 3 friends needing it at the cheapest live price at $139 its worth it for a sub 200 tablet
for your 120 bucks more you can try to find a samsung galaxy tab in aus but its pretty hard find now i managed to get hold of one ..
fun_ said:
tcc8803-recovery.zip can be installed without PC.
if you can select zip file from FWTool in menu, please try it. otherwise, reboot into stock recovery, then install my zip.
please refer How to/FAQ on my tcc8902 thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101094
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hey Fun
is this the Link for the flash file using the FWTool from the tablet?
http://androtab.info/files/tcc8803/cm7/recovery.img
or do i need a zip file?
next question how do i get into recovery mode on the desire its power and vol down but theres no vol down on the kogan heh.,.
wlee2 said:
mm was not quite the step by step i wanted more so interested where to download those files quick get your 8 post =P
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lol
www dot mp4nation dot net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=22007
download the megaupload one, there's a simple instructions.txt in that file
Hello! I've upgraded to 5.1 and have lost my root. I have tried using kingo and towelroot but neither have worked. I have tried downgrading to 4.3 re-rooting and then upgrading to 5.1 only to lose root again. Any help as to fix this would be awesome and highly appreciated!
Use TWRP
Milkteabubbles said:
Hello! I've upgraded to 5.1 and have lost my root. I have tried using kingo and towelroot but neither have worked. I have tried downgrading to 4.3 re-rooting and then upgrading to 5.1 only to lose root again. Any help as to fix this would be awesome and highly appreciated!
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You can flash twrp to root, then install superusersu. There's a zip file that's been posted in the forums recently by ArkAngel 06 that has everything you should need and a step by step guide to do it. Hope this helps
This question has been asked and answered. Do you guys read the other threads at all?
To get root and TWRP.
Credit to Foltz61.
1. Boot to bootloader.
2. Fastboot boot TWRP-L.img
3. Install supersu-2.49.zip (even though I didn't lose root)
4. Reboot back to system.
5. Reboot back to bootloader.
6. fastboot flash recovery TWRP-L.img.
7. fastboot reboot.
8. Boot to recovery and had TWRP
Thanks
Thank you both for your help! I saw this posted in the other threads but there's been a lot of activity since the release of 5.1 and it was all getting confusing
to get su 2.49 .zip do a Google search u will find it after twrp just flash su 2.49.zip and ur all set .
I tried n its working fine
Would be best at this time to not flash twrp. Instead fastboot boot twrp.img then install the beta.SuperSU v2.49.
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Re-rooting your LOLLIPOP HAM2
Milkteabubbles said:
Hello! I've upgraded to 5.1 and have lost my root. I have tried using kingo and towelroot but neither have worked. I have tried downgrading to 4.3 re-rooting and then upgrading to 5.1 only to lose root again. Any help as to fix this would be awesome and highly appreciated!
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If your Bootloader is still unlocked, skip to step 5
UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER
1) Request your 16 digit Bootloader Unlock Code from [email protected] (you'll need to give them your phone's IMEI and SERIAL numbers)
2) Download the HW-QmOneKeyTool to your PC from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/um5sqbwp094r2x4/HW-QmOneKeyTool.rar
3) Connect your phone to your PC, open the HW-QmOneKeyTool and enter your 16 digit unlock code into the text box in the first tab of that tool, then click 'ROOT' {This button should actually read 'UNLOCK'}
4) Now that your phone's Bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP as follows:
INSTALLING TWRP
4a) Download TWRP Recovery from the following site: http://forum.xda-developers.com/asc.../2014-09-22-teamwin-recovery-project-t2885144
4b) Rename TWRP_MT2-L03_RECOVERY.img to TWRP.img
4c) Move TWRP.img to hard drive C, folder: adb
4d) Connect you phone to your PC, open Command Prompt and type: cd C:\adb
4e) After the adb prompt, type: adb devices
4f) With your device serial showing in the Command Prompt, type: fastboot flash recovery c:\adb\TWRP.img
4g) The Command Prompt should now say "waiting for device"
4h) Unplug your phone and reboot into bootloader (power + volume down)
4i) Once in the bootloader make sure it says unlocked then plug your phone in.
4j) The command prompt should say done after 2 seconds and your phone will stay the same.
4k) Unplug your phone and reboot.
INSTALLING SUPERUSER
5) Download BETA-SuperSU-v2.49 to your root: http://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
6) Boot into TWRP and Flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.49
7) download the TWRP App from Google Play, and let it install BusyBox, then run the SD fix if needed
7) Now you can grant Superuser status to Apps that need root
Is there a backup of the mt02 emui 3.1 boot loader before I go to the twrp?
omnithesis said:
5) Download BETA-SuperSU-v2.49 to your root: http://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip
6) Boot into TWRP and Flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.49
7) download the TWRP App from Google Play, and let it install BusyBox, then run the SD fix if needed
7) Now you can grant Superuser status to Apps that need root
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Step 7 is required if you don't have an SD card issue?
For anyone that knows, if you root your device, will this cause issues getting OTA updates from Huawei? I registered my IMEI after converting to OEM and loading Lollipop so I would like to ensure I get these updates and can install without issue.
No one?
No
Moody66 said:
No
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What sort of response is this on a community forum where people try to help each other? Or I thought people helped each other?
I don't get a couple of you members here on the Huawei forums.
Trying to figure out if root causes an issue with OTA updates I believe is a valid question. Thanks for nothing though Moody. You're awesome. :good:
What phone because only a few phones are rooted on lollipop and they have to have unlocked bootloaders.
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TheIgster said:
What sort of response is this on a community forum where people try to help each other? Or I thought people helped each other?
I don't get a couple of you members here on the Huawei forums.
Trying to figure out if root causes an issue with OTA updates I believe is a valid question. Thanks for nothing though Moody. You're awesome. :good:
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The question was did root affect OTA. The answer is NO. What more do you want.
Moody66 said:
The question was did root affect OTA. The answer is NO. What more do you want.
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Well, your simple one worded response was misinterpreted. How about that...
And yes, it does effect OTA. I just received B20 and it clearly said to make sure your phone was NOT rooted before upgrading, so obviously it causes an issue with the OTA updates.
Root does not affect OTA. Only if you change system files. Stock recovery and stock system files will not. At worst you will loose root and have to reroot.
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does root affect OTA....type that into Google. Thousands of posts will tell you the same thing.
Was simply reporting what the update to B20 said. It stated ensure your device is NOT rooted before updating. Perhaps it is just them being careful and ensuring that bugs that may appear on a rooted device would be tougher to diagnose.
Personally I don't see a big need for root with no ROM's available for the HAM.
Because you can't make some changes without root. LCD etc.
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Because you can't make some changes without root. LCD etc.
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Yeah, that's true, but to date, I have been pretty happy with the HAM stock. The LP update made this phone a whole new phone. The UI is very nice for an older phone with older specs. Coming from and LG G3 (yes, some would think the HAM is a downgrade), I love the HAM over the G3. The colors are amazing, the screen size is awesome and the new UI for LP is way better than stock LG.
Have a look at a G4. Shame they are expensive
Worth it. But expensive.
Kogan agora 6 plus.
android 6.0
i tried, kingoroot, towelroot and kingroot.
All failed, i am now asking around the community on a way to root it for various reasons.
will provide more info about it when it charges.
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Model number: Kogan Agora 6Plus
android version: 6.9
baseband version: MOLY.LR11.W1539.MD.MP.V10.P6, 2016/07/29 14:46
kernal version: 3.18.22
Build number: M1_PLUS_N_AU_KG_M_MT6755_65U_V1.8
custom build version: alps-mp-m0-mp7-v1.5_mlt6755.65u.m_p11
In the developer options, there is a toggle called OEM unlocking. Try toggling it and try rooting again.
I got my device rooted... it's an algerian clone of your device and you can check by yourself (google "iris next e"
At first, I thought that this device is unrootable as I tried every rooting sofrware out there and no one sorked, then I tried some adb methods and neither worked also, but then I tried the last bullet in my gun and that worked
I repacked a TWRP recovery to be compatible with the device and rooted systemlessly with supersu... now I even have exposed and magisk working
If you can make the recovery yourself then do it, if you don't I can share my repacked TWRP with you and show you step by step what to do
On the technical side, what I discovered was that there is no adbd neither adb bridge in stock recovery mode (I even looked for it in the ramdisk and found out it's not loaded) so the repacked TWRP recovery (I got the source TWRP from a Xiaomi m3 forum, the M3 has the same SoC -mt6755- which made it easy to port), I booted the recovery from fastboot and it worked like a charm
p.s: if you dont know what all I said means, don't try it, you might brick your phone!! and please don't try the m3 recovery without porting it cause it will brick your phone for sure!!
I can confirm they device looks identical, I am not very familiar with repacking TWRP, but would be appreciative if you were happy to share.
Jimmy Mossiba Floyd said:
I got my device rooted... it's an algerian clone of your device and you can check by yourself (google "iris next e"
At first, I thought that this device is unrootable as I tried every rooting sofrware out there and no one sorked, then I tried some adb methods and neither worked also, but then I tried the last bullet in my gun and that worked
I repacked a TWRP recovery to be compatible with the device and rooted systemlessly with supersu... now I even have exposed and magisk working
If you can make the recovery yourself then do it, if you don't I can share my repacked TWRP with you and show you step by step what to do
On the technical side, what I discovered was that there is no adbd neither adb bridge in stock recovery mode (I even looked for it in the ramdisk and found out it's not loaded) so the repacked TWRP recovery (I got the source TWRP from a Xiaomi m3 forum, the M3 has the same SoC -mt6755- which made it easy to port), I booted the recovery from fastboot and it worked like a charm
p.s: if you dont know what all I said means, don't try it, you might brick your phone!! and please don't try the m3 recovery without porting it cause it will brick your phone for sure!!
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ok then: what you'll need to download is:
1. adb minimal drivers (you can find it here on xda)
2. supersu latest systemless zip (2.79 I think it's the latest version) after you've downloaded it, put it in the device's internal memory (yeah just right-click the zip file, chose "send-to" then chose your device)
3. the recovery file which is compressed in zip (unzip it and put the img file in the folder where you've installed adb - c:\adb\ )
after that, when you've got everything set, restart your device in fastboot mode: shut down the phone then put it on by hitting the power button and volume up button.. you're gonna have a three-choices menu that you're gonna scroll with the volume up button, when you've got the cursor on "fastboot" press the volume down button... the device will be put on fastboot mode.
Now back to your pc, open a command prompt, then brows to c:\adb. When you have your command prompt on adb, write this (including the quotes):
fastboot boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
Hit enter... wait a little (while the recovery boots) and then... voila!! all you've got to do is to flash the supersu zip through the recovery and reboot: congratulations your device is now rooted
p.s: I suggest you make a full backup for all the partitions from TWRP before you do anything... you'll thank me for that
Thanks for the elaborate explanation,but I am stuck on:
Jimmy Mossiba Floyd said:
fastboot boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
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Cmd says that it successfully pushed and booted the image
Code:
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.717s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.070s]
finished. total time: 0.799s
...but after a couple of seconds, it reboots to system.
Any Ideas what is happening?
Long time no see hhhhh
ummm really have no idea since it works flawlessly for me but ummmm tell me: do you care if you lose the stock recovery?
I would like to try to flash it but there is a chance that it would not work , therefore having no recovery. I have unlocked my bootloader though.
Ok so instead of:
fastboot boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
Try:
fastboot flash boot "TWRP 3.0.2 by Jemmini.img"
This is only if you're gonna take the risk... If not, just give me time maybe I'm gonna find something for you
Sorry, but I don't want to take the risk. I think the problem is that I am running Android 7.0 which differs from other versions. I have contacted Kogan to see if I can access the source code, but judging by previous threads on Kogan, it is not going to be easy.
Ah ok then I must be wrong! Because my device runs on Marshmallow 6.0 and ther must be a difference between the two (software-side)
I don't know if you can do it but, can I have a system dump so that I can bring you a fix for rooting the device?
P.S: I can assist you to make one if you want!
I am not quite sure how to dump the system (Is it "adb pull /system <whatever path>"). I have run the command, and it seems that adb can't access the /system/bin folder. Is it required for recovery porting? If not I will upload the system.
Sorry for being late, I have no DSL where I live and my data plan came to an end!! I will look for a method to dump the whole system for you. Stay tuned
Kogan has replied back and the kernel is released to the public.
https://assets.kogan.com/files/support_files/KAPHN4G6PA_Kernel/kernel-3.18.tar.gz
I am not very experienced with compiling from the kernel so some help would be nice.
I'm not really into compiling kernels... I wish I could... Gonna see with some developers in the samsung forums may be they'll be willing to help
P.S: I'm really really sorry for being late to help you with rooting the phone.. my only pc is bricked and I need it to send you the files I used to pull and push recovery to the phone
In case it's not much asking, is there a possibility to have the link for the stock firmware from kogan?
Unfortunately, Kogan did not release the stock firmware, just the kernel. I'll too go to the other forums and see if they can help.
Thank you very much for your help, and I hope that you can un-brick your pc.
Installed TWRP but it can't read internal storage.
Also wanting to root my agora 6 plus BUMP
looking for help to root
Goals:
Installing a custom recovery like trwp
Rooting
Flashing Xposed.
its on Nougat (7.0)
I can access the bootloader, fastboot and the default installed "recovery" which when loaded say something macros the lines of no commands give by booting the phone and holding both vol up and the lock/power buttons.
I'm available to talk on discord to speed things up.
I've got a bit of experience rooting the z2 and an old htc pico back in the day but i'm consider me a noob as i haven't done this kinda thing in years and don't even know where to begin.
Cryptic Bore said:
looking for help to root
Goals:
Installing a custom recovery like trwp
Rooting
Flashing Xposed.
its on Nougat (7.0)
I can access the bootloader, fastboot and the default installed "recovery" which when loaded say something macros the lines of no commands give by booting the phone and holding both vol up and the lock/power buttons.
I'm available to talk on discord to speed things up.
I've got a bit of experience rooting the z2 and an old htc pico back in the day but i'm consider me a noob as i haven't done this kinda thing in years and don't even know where to begin.
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The thing is that I have a similar (identic) phone but Algerian brand that makes the phone is still on marshmallow!
I've still got the phone, but I don't know if my TWRP would work for you!
Quick questions:
0. Is it your daily driver phone? do you have a backup for your photos/data/important files on internal storage? just to put you in the image: I lost all my internal storage as I was playing with ramdisk modifications, hopefully my photos were cloud backed up. So be warned
1. Is your phone's bootloader unlocked?
2. Are you familiar with flashing or booting recoveries or kernels from fastboot?
after you answer I'll guide you through it
Hey thanks for the reply im thinking of teaching myself to build my own port of trwp.
0. It is my daily driver but i only just got it the other day ie. nothing important on there besides two factor authentication which even that i can reset up fairly easily. or just take the sim card out and use sms for that.
I also like to live on the edge a bit place austinpowers.jpg here(my first smart phone i got for my birthday from my rents: i got into a boot loop through flashing with in a week of receiving it and fixed on the fly at uni using the libary computers without my rents knowing my phone was broken xD)
1. Is the boot loader unlocked not sure how to check it on this phone, I do however have dev options unlocked with usb debuging etc turned on aswell as tickbox for "OEM Unlocking" with the description: allow the bootloader to be unlocked which i just have turned on .
2. Yes i do but im a bit out of practice its been years since ive messed around with root on android. Ive got logcat dumps through adb and have got fast boot working (as far as i can tell with the "fastboot" devices query) Got some help from a FB friend who is also going to try helping me make this happen. My previous experience was a HTC pico (the first smart phone i referenced earlier) and a Sony z2 which recently died dropping it which had a duel boot setup with carbon rom being the daily driver/rom.
Jimmy Mossiba Floyd said:
The thing is that I have a similar (identic) phone but Algerian brand that makes the phone is still on marshmallow!
I've still got the phone, but I don't know if my TWRP would work for you!
Quick questions:
0. Is it your daily driver phone? do you have a backup for your photos/data/important files on internal storage? just to put you in the image: I lost all my internal storage as I was playing with ramdisk modifications, hopefully my photos were cloud backed up. So be warned
1. Is your phone's bootloader unlocked?
2. Are you familiar with flashing or booting recoveries or kernels from fastboot?
after you answer I'll guide you through it
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I have an Alcatel Tetra running Android 8.1, June 2018 update, and I would like to root it. It was only released in September 2018, though, so there seems to be no common solution.
Some specs are:
480x854 resolution on 5" screen @ 70hz
1.1ghz MediaTek MT6739WM CPU
2gb ram
4G LTE GSM on AT&T
WIFI A/B/G/N 2.4ghz
Bluetooth 4.2 LE
Android 8.1, June 2018 update
16gb internal storage with support for 128gb sd card
GE8100 GPU
5MP front camera & 2MP back
USB 2.0 port, 3.5mm jack
Root
clcombs262 said:
I have an Alcatel Tetra running Android 8.1, June 2018 update, and I would like to root it. It was only released in September 2018, though, so there seems to be no common solution.
Some specs are:
480x854 resolution on 5" screen @ 70hz
1.1ghz MediaTek MT6739WM CPU
2gb ram
4G LTE GSM
WIFI A/B/G/N 2.4ghz
Android 8.1, June 2018 update
16gb internal storage with support for 128gb sd card
GE8100 GPU
5MP front camera & 2MP back
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I have one also id like to root
I also have this phone. Almost cobbled together a twrp but just need the correct recovery-kernel & offset file to repack it. As it stands right now the twrp build will boot loop, but I know all the other pieces are solid ( correct resolution set, correct prop.default, fstab files, .rc files and so on) unfortunately so flash tools is useless until we can get a custom DA file that works with the Tetra. This whole process has been quite a pain lol but I'm close. If I can get it figured out I'll make a thread here upload all relevant files
Update: I'm currently using a few different RATs to pull any and all files possible while also trying to see what exploits (if any) I may be able to leverage with them. currently still lacking the recovery.fstab, but all other files needed for the ramdisk folder section of the recovery.img is set (put together the prop.default from scratch as I can't pull it from the phone). Still need all files outside of the ramdisk folder though (mostly just a proper recovery-kernel and offset, think I may be able to substitute the other files from a similar Alcatel MT6739 phone, the 3x/5058, which I have a stock firmware for). I also have the source code for the 4.4.95+ kernel that's on the Tetra, digging through it to see if I can use anything from it. If anyone has any thoughts about what could be done with all this stuff I have please feel free to share, as I could use some fresh eyes on this.
MICHAEL(SMHOS.ORG) said:
Just use magisk to root ,or ONE click root for PC is easy bro??
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#1. There is no publicly available fw for this device as of this moment to patch with Magisk.
#2. Sp flash tool cannot currently readback or download to this phone, as the necessary DA file is unavailable. That means no way to get the boot.img or recovery.img to make magisk root/port TWRP
#3. NO ROOTING APPS WHETHER THEY BE APK OR PC BASED, WORK WHATSOEVER ON THIS PHONE, AND 80% OF THEM ARE BORDERLINE MALICIOUS (HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU KINGROOT)
#4 please kindly ****post elsewhere.
Root Alcatel Tetra
MICHAEL(SMHOS.ORG) said:
Just use magisk to root ,or ONE click root for PC is easy bro
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I know for a fact One Click Root has no support, and Magisk is unreliable in my experience. I think I may have a way to apply a root patch, but obviously I need the patch first. I believe I can exploit the "apply update from sd card" function but haven't really tested it.
MICHAEL(SMHOS.ORG) said:
OK try it and check if any patch or so,because I use Flashing tools like Gsm alladin cracked or android adb multi tool since it support adb function for root
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There is currently no adb exploit to gain root that works on this device. Trust me, I've tried. There is not an easy fix for this phone. The only options I see, is for someone who has access to the most recent NCK box, or Miracle thunder MT2 ( which added support for the mt6739 chip set) to dump the firmware and share It with the public, or for the Download Assistant file for this phone to be released, at which point SP flashtools can be used to dump the firmware, at which point a custom TWRP can be ported, root can be gained, and bob's your uncle. I've spent the last month going over every possible way to crack this phone open, and aside from finding/developing an as of yet unknown exploit, the only options available require a firmware dump (which currently can only be made with the 2 aforementioned box tools). I've been using every method I can think of to get a functioning TWRP without the stock recovery, with no luck yet. Ive taken every possible amount of info and files accessable from the phone using adb shells, mtk based tools, and RATs. I've got ahold of pretty much all publicly available firmwares and TWRPs for other Mt6739 phones that are already cracked, to see if I could take the files/Info and modify them to fill in the gaps and get a functional TWRP. Hasn't worked yet and while I've narrowed the reasons why down, those reasons seem to be hard blocks that could only be overcome through root access/access to the Tetras specific firmware. Which as you see is a catch 22 where you would need root to get root. I've even tried to get ahold of an ota update directly from AT&Ts cdn to try and exploit. I have the dl address but am not sure how to use it, as trying to connect to it from phone browser or PC just returns as forbidden. I'm honestly a little burnt out with it at the moment and am gonna go mess with some other phones I have and come back to this later when/if hopefully some new resources become available.
Tlr ; the easy and common solutions aren't gonna cut it, so save your breath
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There is currently no adb exploit to gain root that works on this device. Trust me, I've tried. There is not an easy fix for this phone. The only options I see, is for someone who has access to the most recent NCK box, or Miracle thunder MT2 ( which added support for the mt6739 chip set) to dump the firmware and share It with the public, or for the Download Assistant file for this phone to be released, at which point SP flashtools can be used to dump the firmware, at which point a custom TWRP can be ported, root can be gained, and bob's your uncle. I've spent the last month going over every possible way to crack this phone open, and aside from finding/developing an as of yet unknown exploit, the only options available require a firmware dump (which currently can only be made with the 2 aforementioned box tools). I've been using every method I can think of to get a functioning TWRP without the stock recovery, with no luck yet. Ive taken every possible amount of info and files accessable from the phone using adb shells, mtk based tools, and RATs. I've got ahold of pretty much all publicly available firmwares and TWRPs for other Mt6739 phones that are already cracked, to see if I could take the files/Info and modify them to fill in the gaps and get a functional TWRP. Hasn't worked yet and while I've narrowed the reasons why down, those reasons seem to be hard blocks that could only be overcome through root access/access to the Tetras specific firmware. Which as you see is a catch 22 where you would need root to get root. I've even tried to get ahold of an ota update directly from AT&Ts cdn to try and exploit. I have the dl address but am not sure how to use it, as trying to connect to it from phone browser or PC just returns as forbidden. I'm honestly a little burnt out with it at the moment and am gonna go mess with some other phones I have and come back to this later when/if hopefully some new resources become available.
Tlr ; the easy and common solutions aren't gonna cut it, so save your breath
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+1 on the no easy solutions. In theory, there is a utility built in to flash an update from an sd card from fastboot menu, or if you have an activity launcher.... exploitable, maybe?
Also, you must remember that those people are just people like you and me, with more experience. Since this phone was released September of this year, it may be awhile. So we may be on our own since the Tetra is a lower end device. I got a system dump, which I know can be used ro make firmware, but am not sure how to do so
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+1 on the no easy solutions. In theory, there is a utility built in to flash an update from an sd card from fastboot menu.
I got a system dump
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Only way to use stock sideload would require you to sign the zip with the manufacturer private keys. I did pull some keys & certs from the phone but never got a chance to see if they were the proper ones.
And pls upload your system dump
Dont use this, see next post
Last post was the wrong file.
Here you'll find:
*DA file
*Auth file
*Preloader
*.mbn
*.sca
All specific for the 5041c, direct from Alcatel
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FS0MFuoFSRlSncuUUtsZM808fqypUmue/view?usp=drivesdk
Yo OP what's up with that system dump?
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Yo OP what's up with that system dump?
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It ll be awhile. My ssd took a dump and died last night and I don't get paid for 2 weeks, so can't afford a new one.
That zip wasn't backed up unfortunately. So right now I have no pc
clcombs262 said:
It ll be awhile. My ssd took a dump and died last night and I don't get paid for 2 weeks, so can't afford a new one.
That zip wasn't backed up unfortunately. So right now I have no pc
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Dang sorry to hear that brotha. Do you remember what method you used to get the system dump? I can try my hand at it
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Dang sorry to hear that brotha. Do you remember what method you used to get the system dump? I can try my hand at it
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See next post
cthulu_rises said:
Dang sorry to hear that brotha. Do you remember what method you used to get the system dump? I can try my hand at it
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The primary code I used was
Code:
adb pull /system
adb pull /data
I may have used other code; I don't remember. It's been awhile.
Also, so my friends will stop asking, will you post how to root/flash recovery with what you provided? It'll be easier to link to the post then explain it 500 times, since I end up their IT guy a lot. Thanks in advance
Take the Da file, auth file, and scatter file provided and load them in the latest version of SP Flash Tool, use the readback function to dump the recovery img. If memory serves me correctly, mmcblk0p18 is the location for it. (use the scatter file to locate the begining address and the length for it). Once you have the stock recovery img, manually port twrp to it using carliv image kitchen. Then fastboot to flash twrp. If you did it right then you can boot into twrp and flash supersu or magisk for root. Make sure to boot directly into recovery after flashing, because the recovery gets replaced by stock after a normal boot
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I would have posted more already but have no access to PC for a while. I haven't even had a chance to do this for myself yet
cthulu_rises said:
Take the Da file, auth file, and scatter file provided and load them in the latest version of SP Flash Tool, use the readback function to dump the recovery img. If memory serves me correctly, mmcblk0p18 is the location for it. (use the scatter file to locate the begining address and the length for it). Once you have the stock recovery img, manually port twrp to it using carliv image kitchen. Then fastboot to flash twrp. If you did it right then you can boot into twrp and flash supersu or magisk for root. Make sure to boot directly into recovery after flashing, because the recovery gets replaced by stock after a normal boot
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I would have posted more already but have no access to PC for a while. I haven't even had a chance to do this for myself yet
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I have access to a library pc, but youre not allowed to install anything. No adb or sp flash tool. Though i do have a theory about using stock recovery...
Probably wont work, but hey. YOLO. Still waiting for my ssd to be in stock
Well here's the stock ROM. Cut SP flash Tool and all its hassles out and use this. Just extract the recovery.img and port twrp, or extract boot.img and patch with magisk. Am gonna do this when I get home, I have a beater laptop I can use but no internet there, so I'll post my work the next time I can come to town and get cell service.
https://mega.nz/#!dpFmBIgI!4FXN0VYjTYSyMp608BCCDOtEVABHqOwoJPBx_OkaKrE
This zip contains the magisk patched boot.img, happy rooting!
So I know there are root tutorials and utilities for the UMX U673c and the UMX U683CL, but does anyone have a tutorial or a way to root the UMX U693CL? I already have dev console activated, usb debugging on, and oddly weird...under the OEM Unlock option, its greyed out and it states the bootloader is already unlocked. Should I believe that or could it just be still locked and reporting that its unlocked if it's a proprietary bootloader? Any help appreciated.
Just a single bump to see if anyone has any root solutions yet
Assurance?? Wireless
I'm pretty much in the same boat. And have you noticed whatever you look up on UMX os conveniently a 401 or some site doesn't exist message? I did find out that malware byte totally busted them on having government installed malware which they partially admitted to. Get malware premium and that helps with attitude this damn phone has.
I just got the u693cl phone. I have not even powered it up yet. Did you all find out which processor it has? I am assuming it is the msm8909 but I am not sure yet.
EnkryptedSpirit said:
So I know there are root tutorials and utilities for the UMX U673c and the UMX U683CL, but does anyone have a tutorial or a way to root the UMX U693CL? I already have dev console activated, usb debugging on, and oddly weird...under the OEM Unlock option, its greyed out and it states the bootloader is already unlocked. Should I believe that or could it just be still locked and reporting that its unlocked if it's a proprietary bootloader? Any help appreciated.
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To root a phone's Android unlocking device's bootloader is NOT needed. You may use SuperSU ZIP to root phone's Android.
Unlocking bootloader is not. Needed?
That's a strategy I had not considered yet. I just read about using a tool called adbroot for temporary root access on the Nokia.
found this doc
http://certifications.prod.wi-fi.org/pdf/certificate/public/download?cid=WFA92321
https://dusermanual.com/unimax-u693cl-gets-wi-fi-alliance-certification/
cat /proc/cpuinfo
hardware qualcomm qm215
If you figure out how to boot into fastboot please post here. Booting into fastboot via adb commands and boot locks up at boot logo. Booting with power + down volume and I get android lying on his back with a red triangle.
Booting to recovery mode works with instructions from this video
https://youtu.be/lRFNhl-E5WY
did anyone figure out how to successfully root this phone yet?
Thanks in advance.
jwoegerbauer said:
To root a phone's Android unlocking device's bootloader is NOT needed. You may use SuperSU ZIP to root phone's Android.
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How do we root it with supersu zip?
Just got this phone in the mail today. Haven't powered it on yet but I will be playing around with it tonight. I think it ships with the bootloader unlocked and will see if I can find a root method for it. If not, I'll be checking back here with everyone else.
iwearthebelt said:
Just got this phone in the mail today. Haven't powered it on yet but I will be playing around with it tonight. I think it ships with the bootloader unlocked and will see if I can find a root method for it. If not, I'll be checking back here with everyone else.
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I tried and failed but I am a new fish at this. To access the recovery menu boot while holding volume up and power. Realease power as soon a phone vibrates. soon you ei lsee the robot lying on hi back. Hold the up volume and briefly tap the power button. Now you can select reboot to bootloader. It will just sit there on Ultimate Mobile Experience logo and adb does not work. I am guessing there are additional key strokes needed while rebooting to bootloader but I do not know.
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I tried and failed but I am a new fish at this. To access the recovery menu boot while holding volume up and power. Realease power as soon a phone vibrates. soon you ei lsee the robot lying on hi back. Hold the up volume and briefly tap the power button. Now you can select reboot to bootloader. It will just sit there on Ultimate Mobile Experience logo and adb does not work. I am guessing there are additional key strokes needed while rebooting to bootloader but I do not know.
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Well, I got my phone all set up and ready to go. Our bootloader is already unlocked from the factory and I found a way to install TWRP for this phone. When I get home tomorrow I will install TWRP and if that's working I'll start looking for the root method. I highly doubt it right now but it would be great if someone created a flashable zip file to root it. I'll have to look around and see if anyone has been working on it. I have a feeling Magisk might work. It would be great if we can somehow get this phone rooted and a custom recovery installed, I'm sure there's at least a few people waiting for it.
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Well, I got my phone all set up and ready to go. Our bootloader is already unlocked from the factory and I found a way to install TWRP for this phone. When I get home tomorrow I will install TWRP and if that's working I'll start looking for the root method. I highly doubt it right now but it would be great if someone created a flashable zip file to root it. I'll have to look around and see if anyone has been working on it. I have a feeling Magisk might work. It would be great if we can somehow get this phone rooted and a custom recovery installed, I'm sure there's at least a few people waiting for it.
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Way cool!!! If the bootloader is unlocked then we should be able to image the boot partition and feed it to magisk. Don't you think?
I am very curious to know the steps you took to get this far. If you feel like sharing.
ifishtoo said:
Way cool!!! If the bootloader is unlocked then we should be able to image the boot partition and feed it to magisk. Don't you think?
I am very curious to know the steps you took to get this far. If you feel like sharing.
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Sure, all I did was confirm that the bootloader was unlocked by enabling developer options, going to bootloader unlock and confirming it was greyed out where it also said the bootloader was already unlocked, then I did a search for TWRP recovery for our device model and found that, which anyone can build if they know how as it's open source, and also found a root method. I basically just spent a lot of time searching and reading. I'm most definitely going to copy everything and back everything up before I do anything just to be safe.
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Also, there's a video out with Instructions how to install TWRP for this device model.
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@iwearthebelt
Please provide a clean link.
If anyone has or is capable of creating a custom recovery for this phone please share! Thanks in advance!
should be joining this club later this week
pretty darn low end phone but 2gb means maybe it can run treble gsi roms
specs seem to be on http://specdevice.com/showspec.php?id=31ea-85b0-7221-d1bc032ad321
you can always try to run TWRP from the "fastboot boot twrp.img" but the problem is which TWRP image
Android version 9; 000811; SDK28
CPU 4 cores; Qualcomm Technologies, Inc QM215; Max: 1209.6 MHz; Min: 960.0 MHz
Display 854 x 480; DPI: 240; Evaluated Size: 4.1"
Touch screen Multitouch 2 points
GPU Adreno (TM) 308; Qualcomm; OpenGL ES-CM 1.1; OpenGL ES 3.0 [email protected] ([email protected], Ic4545e348f) (Date:06/15/19)
has anyone figured out how to get TWRP working? I had no luck with the link @iwearthebelt posted.
EDIT: I am unable to find the 'right' download button on that website. All of them just redirect to the same place. DMCA Takedown???
If anyone has found the link for the actual download let me know. Thanks
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Hi guys,
I recently received this device as well. I would really like to see the device get rooted root access. The reason being is because they tried to tell me I cannot purchase an unlocked phone to use with assurance wireless which uses Virgin mobile. They said I am stuck using this device or buying one of their over priced low end phones. I would like to be able to use root to remove some pre-installed apps.
Did anyone figure out how to get twrp on this device? If we can get twrp on it then it will be easy to root. Just need to flash magisk through twrp and it should be rooted. If
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