M8s mini II root link (baidu) please help download - Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers

Hi,
I contacted gearbest to root my TV box and they sent me a link from Baidu. I tried to download it but I can't because it want a Chinese number to register. Somebody can download and upload on mega or something else the Rom? Thanks
Link: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bpDQFhX Password: nd93

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https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B5VjVTtm8AqmX3gxa0pOcU5kNjg&export=download
However, this version is not pre-rooted, it is the latest release as of now (rel. date 2016-07-19).
To update:
Extract the 3 files (update.zip, factory_update_param.aml & recovery.img) to the SD Card
start the "update / backup" app on your box
select the update.zip and confirm
box will restart and install the new firmware

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other version pre-rooted?
I try to find to root this tv box but i loose my time.

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DIDIMR said:
other version pre-rooted?
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All releases so far are not rooted. You can gain root access via ADB though.
I used adbLink to open the shell & "mount -o remount,rw /system".
Deleted the bootanimation and other things to test if it actually works... it does.
Editing the build.prop is also possible (ro.adb.secure=0, ro.secure=0, for example).
I tried to install my own version of TWRP 3.x, the command was successful ("dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk1p6") but it didn't stick and the stock recovery was still active.
Since it's Marshmallow, I wasn't able to manually recreate the systemless root method.
I'm not going to try further for now, waiting if they will release an update, etc.

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Bingo,
Can you make a root installer for this device or do we need chainfire to make a new SuperSU? I have 50 units that I need to root but can't find an installer. I need it for Titanium Backup to restore my custom setup.

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atvbc said:
Can you make a root installer for this device? I need it for Titanium Backup to restore my custom setup.
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I'm looking into it, but with my limited knowledge, most approaches seem to be a dead end due to Marshmallow. (It's also my first box ever bought in general...)
I already have my custom TWRP img ready, but it doesn't stick when I flash it.
ADB says it was "dd" successfully but rebooting straight to recovery brings up the stock recovery.
I hope someone beats me to it. ^^
I also wrote an inquiry, asking for an IMG file, so I can use with the customization tool... I don't think they have one ready yet...
And those twats sitting on the source files and can't poop out an alternative variant of the firmware with root? Beetch please.
AFAIK, all boxes with Android 6 are in this state (looked at some other firmwares).
The old tricks from Lollipop don't work here anymore, like booting a custom recovery.img from SD, etc.
edit: can't mount "sbin" as RW (ofc. knowing where it's coming from)
edit: tried an old signed ZIP (root update for Android 4.x) via stock recovery: it went through, verified... I'm afraid this won't work with a custom ZIP trying to recreate latest SuperSU install method...
atvbc said:
I have 50 units that I need to root but can't find an installer.
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Ok Heisenberg, slow down... :laugh:
atvbc said:
...or do we need chainfire to make a new SuperSU?
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SuperSU would work "ootb" but the stock firmware has no 'unzip' in 'sbin', so the original script will fail.
And since we don't have a custom recovery that can support 'unzip'. that's another dead end.
I tried flashing 3 different versions of my custom recovery zip (with diff. timestamp, etc).
They all went through without error but the device isn't even bothered, still brings up the stock recovery.
I also modified the original update.zip that contains the whole firmware with all partitions and just replaced the recovery.
Signed it, flashed it, no error, reboot... yup, stock recovery is still there. ^^
edit: small progress, I can now update the recovery... as proof I changed the "error pic" with the little droid and wrote something nice on it ^^
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Awesome Bingo Bronson! At least it's a start. Now if only we could get TWRP working on these... I've tried all the S905 TWRP img files available but no joy yet, at least not booting from microSD card. Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been rooted on several smart phones; can we learn something from those methods and maybe hack together a working root?

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atvbc said:
I've tried all the S905 TWRP img files available but no joy yet
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SDK 23 devices do things slightly different, yes, but the main reason for the old images not working is (ofc. ^^) the ramdisk cpio and the small but important differences in the hardware (boards) and the according references in the files.
I'm going through the ramdisk cpio piece by piece as we speak, takes "a while" for users like me...
Let's hope it will at least boot with an error and not just flicker and remain on the "Google TV" bootloader screen.
I'm editing the stock recovery from 2016-07-28 (language fix update).
If I fail numerous times, I will get on my knees and send Abdul the files and some monayyy. ?
edit: calling it a day... will continue tomorrow afternoon (GMT+1 ^^)

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So basically if someone can get TWRP to boot on these then root should be fairly easy? I guess the only road block after that would be getting sbin mounted rw so we can install the SuperSU binary.

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atvbc said:
So basically if someone can get TWRP to boot on these then root should be fairly easy? I guess the only road block after that would be getting sbin mounted rw so we can install the SuperSU binary.
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I've used systemless root on a number of 6.0.1 devices... Qualcomm, MTK... based one the arch. this one should work just as well.
'sbin' is part of the ramdisk, so it's always 'ro' (hence: "knowing where it's coming from" ^^) so no need to try to force anything here.
Btw. that was the default 'sbin' from the stock system, the 'sbin' from a custom recovery has all the goodies on board.
Ramdisk: applying the changes necessary for TWRP is not that difficult, just need to finish the matching ramdisk cpio...
That being said, I haven't gotten anything done since my last post which is annoying... had to work on "non Android" related things.
Currently rechecking the blocks & partition table, so everything can be mounted properly (given it boots up ^^).

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Any updates?
Eager to get this.

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robinkooli said:
Any updates? Eager to get this.
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I gave up with slapping it together manually, I may try again on the weekend when I'm able to use my Linux PC again and build it from source like it should be done...
If you want to try, your updater-script can look like this:
Code:
set_bootloader_env("upgrade_step", "3");
write_raw_image(package_extract_file("recovery.img"), "recovery");
show_progress(0.200000, 10);
set_bootloader_env("upgrade_step", "1");
set_bootloader_env("force_auto_update", "false");
I had the fstab files edited with the info from the block & partitions report but no success so far.
( I avoided porting / using old files from TV boxes running Android L based firmwares...)

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Aldideos said:
Hi,
I contacted gearbest to root my TV box and they sent me a link from Baidu. I tried to download it but I can't because it want a Chinese number to register. Somebody can download and upload on mega or something else the Rom? Thanks
Link: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bpDQFhX Password: nd93
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Just download Kingroot or Kingoroot . One of the two will root it . And if successful try get supersume so you can get rid of the bloat they install and install SuperSU

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Autolounge said:
Just download Kingroot or Kingoroot . One of the two will root it . And if successful try get supersume so you can get rid of the bloat they install and install SuperSU
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I had already tried this, but no root

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Aldideos said:
I had already tried this, but no root
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Can you run CPUZ and post your specifications so I can find a method or possibly test certain methods if I have it .

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My Mini M8S II doesn't go past logo screen after using Kongo Root (Windows edition) over ADB internet.

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Autolounge said:
Can you run CPUZ and post your specifications so I can find a method or possibly test certain methods if I have it .
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valid.x86.fr/a/zc7944
its a cpuz validation url. not allowed to post links due to this being a new account.

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If anyone here has the skills to root this box and can prove it, I will donate one and pay for shipping if you're within Canada/USA. I'm looking for a zip file based root that can be applied from a flash drive or SD card (ezroot style).

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atvbc said:
If anyone here has the skills to root this box and can prove it, I will donate one and pay for shipping if you're within Canada/USA. I'm looking for a zip file based root that can be applied from a flash drive or SD card (ezroot style).
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I am fairly certain I can put together something for you. I have a pretty good history with android, custom ROMS, blahblahblah. I have a Android box from Tops with the S905 in it and rooted mine manually from my laptop. I don't have this particular model but they can't be that different. What version of Android is this running?

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Android 6.0,
ARM64
Kingo Root, KingROOT (APK's) don't work.
Kingo Root (Windows) bricked my M8S II ): .