Hi, I am new to this forum and I need help for rooting Oppo R9S. I have tried Kingo Root, kingRoot, towelroot and root Genius but all are unable to root the Oppo R9S. I need help from the experts help please! Thank you!
Model: OPPO R9S
Android Version: 6.0.1
ColorOS Version: 3.0
AlanYKS said:
Hi, I am new to this forum and I need help for rooting Oppo R9S. I have tried Kingo Root, kingRoot, towelroot and root Genius but all are unable to root the Oppo R9S. I need help from the experts help please! Thank you!
Model: OPPO R9S
Android Version: 6.0.1
ColorOS Version: 3.0
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What about OppoTools?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-aJHtkQl-HNT2E3RnNzb1o4dU0/view
Did you try it already?
balkan29 said:
What about OppoTools?
Did you try it already?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, I have tried and it does not support OPPO R9S. Feel so useless with a unrooted phone now.
Hey check this out:
http://www.anzow.com/news/List/JNDNRNFOE4.shtml
I just run into this page. With a little patience and Google Translate maybe, it might work...
Anyways, If you already found a solution, please share it.
I'm thinking of buying the R9s Plus when it comes out.
What are your first impressions of your phone?
balkan29 said:
Hey check this out:
I just run into this page. With a little patience and Google Translate maybe, it might work...
Anyways, If you already found a solution, please share it.
I'm thinking of buying the R9s Plus when it comes out.
What are your first impressions of your phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have tried the page you posted but still unable to root. Seems like the phone is too new for now. My advice if you like your phone to be rooted., don't get the OPPO R9S or plus when it comes out. Color OS 3.0 doesn't let you choose the default launcher even though you install other launcher. No notification badge for whatsapp and facebook as such. Though you changed the system language to English but some setting or apps would still display chinese. Its my bad that I didn't did a background check on OPPO OS and went to purchase it. Now I am stuck with a this phone.
AlanYKS said:
I have tried the page you posted but still unable to root. Seems like the phone is too new for now. My advice if you like your phone to be rooted., don't get the OPPO R9S or plus when it comes out. Color OS 3.0 doesn't let you choose the default launcher even though you install other launcher. No notification badge for whatsapp and facebook as such. Though you changed the system language to English but some setting or apps would still display chinese. Its my bad that I didn't did a background check on OPPO OS and went to purchase it. Now I am stuck with a this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
TBH, I don't think that the Oppo R9S will receive any love from any dev with the way Oppo changed its direction in beginning of 2016.
1. They stopped releasing kernel sources and are in violation of GPL.
2. They removed fastboot binarys from all of their phones and firmwares since the beginning of 2016.
And closed down any possibility of getting an custom recovery flashed to gain root.
3. Community support management in their official support forum is non-existent.
4. They barely do any updates to the firmware.
5. Their Lollipop released phones from end of 2015 are still on Lollipop. While all other OEM's have pushed Marshmallow/Nougat for their 2015 devices (see ASUS).
6. Their strategy is selling the phones and if the customer wants an Android upgrade you have to buy another newer Oppo phone from them which is based on a new Android build.
7. I could go on and on...
in short stay of from that OEM if you want freedom on your phone or want any type of dev support.
Haven't rooted it, but you can fix the launcher issue in ADB. Basically install a new launcher then adb shell pm hide com.oppo.launcher
There's a few other fixes too, posted them in a thread on the oppo forums http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=50113
Following this thread hoping for root.
Lum_UK said:
Haven't rooted it, but you can fix the launcher issue in ADB. Basically install a new launcher then adb shell pm hide com.oppo.launcher
There's a few other fixes too, posted them in a thread on the oppo forums http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=50113
Following this thread hoping for root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you find a way to root the device. Let us know.
I'm not interested in the device itself or Oppo at all.
Already got burned with an Oppo R7S which I ported to CM later on.
But with root we can unchain those users that fall into Oppo's trap at least.
I too have fallen into their trap. It's horrible. It's iOS
I have the latest R9s too and it's terrible. It's like owning an iPhone or living in a dictatorship.
No multiple widgets, no choice in launcher, no multiple apps, no voice input....
If anyone finds a way to free us PLEASE HELP! SOS. :crying:
See my link above for sorting the launcher issue without root. This also sorts out your other complaints and makes the phone quite nice even without root.
DrJonesDrJones said:
I have the latest R9s too and it's terrible. It's like owning an iPhone or living in a dictatorship.
No multiple widgets, no choice in launcher, no multiple apps, no voice input....
If anyone finds a way to free us PLEASE HELP! SOS. :crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe try the same method that worked for the Oppo R9 Plus?
Look at the last post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oppo-f1/help/how-root-oppo-r9-plus-t3460851
Sadly that 360 Root program doesn't work on the R9S. It also comes from a known malware domain.
If it's any help, here's the official downloads for the stock OS:
V5 2016-11-05
V6 2016-12-02
Here's what I've found so far:
You can get into Qualcomm's firmware download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while plugging in a USB cable. This doesn't seem to be that useful as it appears to be a write-only mode unless you have an SPC code, and I don't even know what that is.
You get out of that mode by holding vol+, vol- and power for 10 seconds.
In the stock OS, if you dial *#801# you get an engineering menu, if you then enable the Full-port switch option the phone then shows up in QPST and tells you its ESN and lets you access the embedded file system. Not found out how to access the kernel or system partitions yet, but I'm currently running a backup of the phone's flash, so that's nice
I'll keep editing this post as I find stuff. My first goal is to take a backup of the stock ROM.
Lum_UK said:
Here's what I've found so far:
You can get into Qualcomm's firmware download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while plugging in a USB cable. This doesn't seem to be that useful as it appears to be a write-only mode unless you have an SPC code, and I don't even know what that is.
You get out of that mode by holding vol+, vol- and power for 10 seconds.
In the stock OS, if you dial *#801# you get an engineering menu, if you then enable the Full-port switch option the phone then shows up in QPST and tells you its ESN and lets you access the embedded file system. Not found out how to access the kernel or system partitions yet, but I'm currently running a backup of the phone's flash, so that's nice
I'll keep editing this post as I find stuff. My first goal is to take a backup of the stock ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good information you provided here!
In the past there have been factory flasher images provided/leaked in the past.
That made it possible to flash the factory images to the R7 series phones.
If you are lucky, in time there will be one for the R9S. If you find a way to unlock the bootloader let me know. I can build you an TWRP but that only makes sense if there is a way to unlock the bootloader.
If you find a way to backup the aboot. Let me know. I could try to pass that along to an interpreter coder. He may be able to find a way to get fastboot working. (I'm assuming here that Oppo removed it on purpose like they did on all their latest phones)
Lum_UK said:
Haven't rooted it, but you can fix the launcher issue in ADB. Basically install a new launcher then adb shell pm hide com.oppo.launcher
There's a few other fixes too, posted them in a thread on the oppo forums http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=50113
Following this thread hoping for root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any work around to disable the stock messenger app?
xmotionx said:
Any work around to disable the stock messenger app?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not one I've looked for, but hiding com.android.mms seems like the most likely one.
---------- Post added at 01:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 AM ----------
celoxocis said:
If you find a way to backup the aboot. Let me know. I could try to pass that along to an interpreter coder. He may be able to find a way to get fastboot working. (I'm assuming here that Oppo removed it on purpose like they did on all their latest phones)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you give me a hint as to how I might back that up? I'm well out of my depth here!
And yes fastboot is removed on purpose. It's annoying as hell compared to my old N3 which was totally open.
Lum_UK said:
Not one I've looked for, but hiding com.android.mms seems like the most likely one.
---------- Post added at 01:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 AM ----------
Can you give me a hint as to how I might back that up? I'm well out of my depth here!
And yes fastboot is removed on purpose. It's annoying as hell compared to my old N3 which was totally open.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hides the app like it should but I still get a security notification pop-up when receiving texts, and they come in twice but in a separate thread on my third-party app. Any ideas?
Lum_UK said:
Not one I've looked for, but hiding com.android.mms seems like the most likely one.
---------- Post added at 01:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 AM ----------
Can you give me a hint as to how I might back that up? I'm well out of my depth here!
And yes fastboot is removed on purpose. It's annoying as hell compared to my old N3 which was totally open.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is usually done with a custom programmer.
But I have no actual knowledge how it's done, as in:
Like where you get the sources to write one programmer yourself to access the emmc to read out the flash and extract the GPT tables.
Using those GPT tables to extract the proper partition and so on, while in "EDL Mode".
But there are people who do in this forum. I would start using the search feature and contact those who have programmed such tools.
Here is an example of such an custom programmer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon7tool-flash-backup-boot-recovery-t3514254
I was wondering if anyone could help, I have had this phone for a few days now. I'm trying to use a third party sms app Google messages, I can't seem to set this app as default when ever a SMS comes in I get an error message saying for your security we have switched back to the default SMS app (oppo stock app) is there any way I could "hide" the oppo security app in adb? The only reason is the stock app is terrible... Or some how root and put stock Android on the phone?
Related
I have been trying to figure out how to get into the fastboot mode on this pantech burst, really want to root it and maybe remove some of the stuff locked by AT&T. Anyone else find this phone very usable, like me. I think its a great phone and I have had several android phones in the past 2 years and this is my favorite "stock" firmware but just would like to remove the AT&T bloat.
New to Android here. Got the burst cause salesman said it was newest and best in my range. Well there be a way to root this thing anytime soon? Meaning, what I'd the usual wait time for root after a new device is released? Would I be better off to go back and trade for something else like HTC? Always liked HTC OS on my old win mobile devices. Thanks for reply.
My Pantech Burst bench notes
I have 2 brand new Bursts on my work bench. I've been doing some tinkering with them. Here are a few my bare bone notes so far:
Pantech Burst Model P9070
All of the articles I read said the Burst would ship with 2.3.4. Both of mine have 2.3.5. Last minute update?
According to AT&T the Latest Firmware is JUUS12052011
-----
Pull & reinsert the Battery, then hold Power & Volume Down buttons until a screen with a Triangle with Yellow ! appears. Once this pops up, Press the Menu button to make the Android Recovery <3e> menus appear.
At this point, The volume rockers become the up & down Keys. The Home button is Enter
-----
When you Pull & reinsert the Battery, then press & hold both Volume buttons then press Power - "S/W Upgrading" will appear on the screen
-----
So far ZergRush nor OneClick work to achieve Root.
---------- Post added at 01:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 AM ----------
Oh, and you can get the Pantech PC Suite which contains the ADB drivers here:
http://c724062.r62.cf2.rackcdn.com/PantechPCSuite_1.0.10.3314.exe
That's taken directly from Pantech's site.
http://www.pantechusa.com/support/burst
Here is the link to get open source files from Pantech.
http://opensource.pantech.com
I tried to search for Burst but it found nothing. I think the model number of the burst is "P9070". I searched that and found "P9070_Kernel.zip" file. It shows that it's country code is "KOR" and if I try to download it I get an error message
입력 오류입니다. 숫자만 입력 가능합니다.
다시 확인하여 주시기 바랍니다.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did a google search for "P9070_Kernel.zip" and found http://opensource.pantech.com/model/list.asp?Category=Mobile# This still shows the country as KOR but it will let me download it. Not sure if this will help anyone with rooting or making a custom ROM. I am no programmer so I can't do anything with this file.
This still shows the country as KOR but it will let me download it. Not sure if this will help anyone with rooting or making a custom ROM. I am no programmer so I can't do anything with this file.[/QUOTE]
The P9060 shown on the site is supposed to be the US version of the Kernel.
purvis said:
The P9060 shown on the site is supposed to be the US version of the Kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is not the US version of the kernel for this device. It is the US kernel for the Panteck Pocket.
The Burst's model number is P9070
The Pocket's model number is P9060
http://www.pantechusa.com/support/pocket
You can try that kernel on the Burst if you want but it may very well brick the device
Saw this while sitting here at work. wondering if once in the recovery could see the device from ADB.... maybe could even do fastboot oem unlock then work from there... all things to try once I get home...
i have this pantech IM-A730s with lock pattern problem.
i had downloaded the kernel zip file from the linsk from above.
can anyone guide me how to reflash the phone?
thx
The "PantechP9070_README.txt" included in what you downloaded clearly shows this is only the Source Code to compile a kernel. It is NOT a flashable Kernel. If you are having problems with your phone, contact Pantech Tech Support. I have spoken with them at length. They are decent people. (Much Much better than they use to be.)
---------- Post added at 04:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:23 PM ----------
marcusmarcus said:
That is not the US version of the kernel for this device. It is the US kernel for the Panteck Pocket.
The Burst's model number is P9070
The Pocket's model number is P9060
http://www.pantechusa.com/support/pocket
You can try that kernel on the Burst if you want but it may very well brick the device
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a downloadable kernel for the US P9070. If you look into the source info it clearly indicates it is for the AT&t Burst P9070.
Here's how to get into fastboot:
Install Pantech Drivers, from a command line run:
adb reboot bootloader
Your Burst will reboot and reload into a familiar white screen stating FASTBOOT
Now here's something else I figured out... Not quite sure, maybe APX mode?
With the Burst powered off, if USB Debugging is disabled and you plug it into your computer, some useless drivers are enabled (at least for root purposes):
Network Adapters > Pantech Android MDM WWAN
Portable Devices > F:\
Universal Serial Bus Controllers > Pantech Android MDM RMNET Device
Universal Serial Bus Controllers > Pantech Android USB Composite Device
None of these seem too useful for root...
Now boot the Burst, enable USB Debugging, then power down and plug it into your pc again...
In addition to the above, I now have:
Portable Devices > G:\
Android Phone > Pantech Android ADB Interface Ver1
And with that said, I have a working adb connection from a command line without booting into the device...
Also F:\ & G:\ show up in Windows as removable disks, but they cannot be accessed.
Tried to manually push/run GingerBreak, psneuter, and zergRush, so far nothing will root this device
Any updates in progress?
Spikelangelo said:
Any updates in progress?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I too am awaiting a strategy for rooting this device but so far, nothing i have tried will work. In order for this to happen, we're going to have to build a custom recovery and/or kernel for this phone and that is not the easiest thing to do lol.... Im currently working on installing my own custom kernel for the Burst so i will keep updates on how that goes and when it will be ready as a flashable .zip package. So far i have foumd the stock kernel pieces wbich now just need to be rebuilt and package into a working kernel with root injected. Im using Sourcery G+ + Lite to build my kernel with the toolchain. If any developers could step forward and help me with this, it would be vreatly appreciated. I have the Toolchain and the kernel.gz file on hand, if anyone is interested in taking a swing at it with me, reply here or drop me a PM.
I just want to say that this is an awesome phone with specs on par if not better than the GSII and other high-end phones that's begging for custom ROMs. It came out a couple of months ago and still NOBODY in the whole internet (Google at least lol) seems to be doing anything on it, I can't even fond stock FWs or official flashing tools...I'm a sad panda
I bought it yesterday for 200$ brand new and no commitment. I think this is a sick price for a dual core Android phone.
As for the rooting, I am willing to help you guys work on root. What kind of things should I do? What is a general strategy when rooting something ?
$200 is a good deal. Where did you get it? I wanna learn about all those kernel, adb ,rooting, cooking roms and stuff. But I'm scared to brick my nexus. Burst is definitely a good phone to try. Benchmark score high too
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
I got it from ebay. There are ton's of Bursts with the price range of 200-250$.
It will arrive tomorrow, I will write a little review once I get it
Please do! It's not perfect but with the right ROM (CM9 please!) or at least Root, I think it will be!!
My girlfriend has one. I really like it. The screen is beautiful, much better than my thunderbolt. The default launcher is pretty nice too, simple but works nice. It doesn't have the complex overlay like sense or blur, so I hope they will update quickly with new Android versions.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
Spikelangelo said:
My girlfriend has one. I really like it. The screen is beautiful, much better than my thunderbolt. The default launcher is pretty nice too, simple but works nice. It doesn't have the complex overlay like sense or blur, so I hope they will update quickly with new Android versions.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Meanwhile... There is another Dual Core Pantech that has been rooted.
Here is more info about it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426984
Some root method should work, but I rather have CWM and a way back to stock working first! Because I rooted a Pantech Pocket and erased a system file by accident and it didn't boot anymore.
OK, this is possibly the weirdest question I'm ever going to ask but let's get to it. Yes this relates to an iPhone but it is primarily an issue with the fact that it has a strange version of android on it and I don't know where else to ask this question. I've checked, it is not a weird version of iOS, it is a fully fledged version of android that just draws resources i.e. pictures, thumbnails, status bar, etc from the iPhone. I'll start with some background information.
OK, so my friend bought this iPhone 4s from another friend whose brother had completely screwed up the phone by modding it with a Chinese/Japanese modified android. My friend thought he could fix it but apparently not so he asked me to fix it for him. I check the settings and the version of android is V2G.12.03.12, I googled it and it came up with a Chinese/Japanese forum for modding iPhones with android, at least that's what it looked like. This mod has removed iPhone DFU and recovery mode, iTunes can no longer interface with the device and the home button now functions as a back button, the app store has been replaced with google play and the apps on the device are android apps, some of them are in Chinese/Japanese which I can't read so I just avoid them. My friend wants me to get rid of whatever version of android this is and replace it with iOS 7.
What I've done so far
Alright, as soon as I got the phone, I thought I should try DFU mode which is like an extreme recovery mode where you can flash different versions of iOS using iTunes but after trying a few times to enter DFU mode, I quickly realised it didn't exist on this phone anymore lol. So I digging in the settings of the device where I figured out that it wasn't just some modified version of iOS that emulates android, I found out that the android version was called V2G.12.03.12 and so I googled it. This was a fruitless exercise as all the results were in a language I can't comprehend. Then I thought why not try and enter recovery mode (android version) but didn't know how that would work with an iPhone so I installed ROM Toolbox Pro which is how I realised that this device wasn't rooted. Soo, since I didn't know how I was going to root it without recovery mode, I thought I'd try some 1-click root methods. I installed Kingo Android ROOT which seemed to be working at first, it was installing the device driver and then I dropped it while attempting to leave my room and when I came back it told me there was no device connected which was a major pain in the arse. However I concluded that the device driver was successfully installed as my computer was now able to enter the internal storage of the iPhone but iTunes still doesn't detect the device. This lead me to believe that the device can't be rooted because of an issue with the android version. So, after discovering this I thought I'd try ABD to try to boot into recover mode but since I've never had to use it before, I have to download it and apparently it comes with the Android SDK bundle. So I was downloading it when all of a sudden, when it reached 479/480 mb, it told me there was a network error, so I thought alright... let's try this again but alas, everything I try to download from that website gives me a network error right before the download is completed.
So at this point, I'm completely at a loss as to what I should do now, I need to find a way to root the device and to enter recovery mode so I can see what I can do in terms of some how flashing iOS 7 on the device. Please help me lol, there is £10 at stake here so help please :laugh:! And a reputation to upkeep . Thanks for any help that can be given. If this question is in the wrong place please help me move it, if this question is not appropriate for this forum could someone direct me to an appropriate forum to ask this on lol.
BUMP
Elite Choob said:
OK, this is possibly the weirdest question I'm ever going to ask but let's get to it. Yes this relates to an iPhone but it is primarily an issue with the fact that it has a strange version of android on it and I don't know where else to ask this question. I've checked, it is not a weird version of iOS, it is a fully fledged version of android that just draws resources i.e. pictures, thumbnails, status bar, etc from the iPhone. I'll start with some background information.
OK, so my friend bought this iPhone 4s from another friend whose brother had completely screwed up the phone by modding it with a Chinese/Japanese modified android. My friend thought he could fix it but apparently not so he asked me to fix it for him. I check the settings and the version of android is V2G.12.03.12, I googled it and it came up with a Chinese/Japanese forum for modding iPhones with android, at least that's what it looked like. This mod has removed iPhone DFU and recovery mode, iTunes can no longer interface with the device and the home button now functions as a back button, the app store has been replaced with google play and the apps on the device are android apps, some of them are in Chinese/Japanese which I can't read so I just avoid them. My friend wants me to get rid of whatever version of android this is and replace it with iOS 7.
What I've done so far
Alright, as soon as I got the phone, I thought I should try DFU mode which is like an extreme recovery mode where you can flash different versions of iOS using iTunes but after trying a few times to enter DFU mode, I quickly realised it didn't exist on this phone anymore lol. So I digging in the settings of the device where I figured out that it wasn't just some modified version of iOS that emulates android, I found out that the android version was called V2G.12.03.12 and so I googled it. This was a fruitless exercise as all the results were in a language I can't comprehend. Then I thought why not try and enter recovery mode (android version) but didn't know how that would work with an iPhone so I installed ROM Toolbox Pro which is how I realised that this device wasn't rooted. Soo, since I didn't know how I was going to root it without recovery mode, I thought I'd try some 1-click root methods. I installed Kingo Android ROOT which seemed to be working at first, it was installing the device driver and then I dropped it while attempting to leave my room and when I came back it told me there was no device connected which was a major pain in the arse. However I concluded that the device driver was successfully installed as my computer was now able to enter the internal storage of the iPhone but iTunes still doesn't detect the device. This lead me to believe that the device can't be rooted because of an issue with the android version. So, after discovering this I thought I'd try ABD to try to boot into recover mode but since I've never had to use it before, I have to download it and apparently it comes with the Android SDK bundle. So I was downloading it when all of a sudden, when it reached 479/480 mb, it told me there was a network error, so I thought alright... let's try this again but alas, everything I try to download from that website gives me a network error right before the download is completed.
So at this point, I'm completely at a loss as to what I should do now, I need to find a way to root the device and to enter recovery mode so I can see what I can do in terms of some how flashing iOS 7 on the device. Please help me lol, there is £10 at stake here so help please :laugh:! And a reputation to upkeep . Thanks for any help that can be given. If this question is in the wrong place please help me move it, if this question is not appropriate for this forum could someone direct me to an appropriate forum to ask this on lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried consulting Google on how to reinstall DFU? I heard it is inside the .ipsw file but I'm not sure about how to put it on your device.
Also, try Google Translate for the websites.
Beamed from my Galaxy Express using Tapatalk
aureljared said:
Have you tried consulting Google on how to reinstall DFU? I heard it is inside the .ipsw file but I'm not sure about how to put it on your device.
Also, try Google Translate for the websites.
Beamed from my Galaxy Express using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, thank you. I wasn't aware you could reinstall DFU, googling it right now. I'll see how it goes in terms of getting it on the device. Thanks
BUMP, I couldn't find any way to reinstall DFU however I found iOS 7.0.4 for the iPhone 4s but I'm not sure how I'm going to install it without being jailbroken or without DFU mode/iTunes. Help please.
BUMP
Elite Choob said:
BUMP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Quick FIX just buy a new iPhone or keep android on it. No fix for it. Sorry
idle0095 said:
Quick FIX just buy a new iPhone or keep android on it. No fix for it. Sorry
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uh, uh, if it was possible for this to be done, it must be possible to reverse it, I'm going to keep trying and it's not my iPhone, it belongs to a friend so I can't just buy a new one lol. And the android isn't in English, no point in keeping it.
BUMP
BUMP
#BUMP
"
Elite Choob said:
#BUMP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
'
Hello,
Just purchased this phone and would like a root in order to expand its storage. It's a new offering from TracFone and is limited for on-phone storage. Other than that, it's a fairly decent phone considering it is a TF. I searched the forums and found other similar phones, but none matched this one. If someone would be willing to help, you would get a lot of thanks from TF users who bought this phone.
MiMtnBiker said:
Hello,
Just purchased this phone and would like a root in order to expand its storage. It's a new offering from TracFone and is limited for on-phone storage. Other than that, it's a fairly decent phone considering it is a TF. I searched the forums and found other similar phones, but none matched this one. If someone would be willing to help, you would get a lot of thanks from TF users who bought this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you have PC follow these:
Try to download "kingo android" in your pc
then connect your device to pc via USB cable
open kingo android and start
If you dont have a pc and you have recovery mode in your device follow these:
search this: root (your device name) .zip file
and if you are successful put that zip file on root folder(the folder you see when you open your built-in file manager)
switch your phone to recovery mode
volume up, volume down, and menu button are the controls
navigate it to "apply update"
then choose your the zip file
If you dont have a pc and dont have a recovery mode follow these:
download "framaroot" "rootmaster" all apk
Hope it helps
cedie said:
If you have PC follow these:
Try to download "kingo android" in your pc
then connect your device to pc via USB cable
open kingo android and start
If you dont have a pc and you have recovery mode in your device follow these:
search this: root (your device name) .zip file
and if you are successful put that zip file on root folder(the folder you see when you open your built-in file manager)
switch your phone to recovery mode
volume up, volume down, and menu button are the controls
navigate it to "apply update"
then choose your the zip file
If you dont have a pc and dont have a recovery mode follow these:
download "framaroot" "rootmaster" all apk
Hope it helps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your suggestions. I have tried several of the one-click methods for root (Kingo, Genius, towelroot, framaroot, etc.). All of which have been unsuccessful. Obviously, there is no rom available for this phone. If anyone has any other info, I would really appreciate it.
Expand Memory
I got the same phone same problem while i didnt find a root for it i found out how to install to sd very useful
go to google and type in how to install apps to sd card no root then click on the link for instructables i cannot post link because im a new user worked for me
would really appreciate a root method if anyone has one the storage issue is really annoying -_-
I realize this is an older thread, but I have devised a fully working root strategy for the Alcatel A564C. If anyone is interested let me know. If there is any interest I'll start a root thread for this device.
MotoJunkie01 said:
I realize this is an older thread, but I have devised a fully working root strategy for the Alcatel A564C. If anyone is interested let me know. If there is any interest I'll start a root thread for this device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi MotoJunkie01. I saw your post today, and I just got an Alcatel A564C from TracFone. I would be very interested in rooting this device, since the accessible internal memory is so small it makes it almost unusable. Please open a root thread for this device if you feel there is enough interest. Or, if you would be willing, just send me a PM with the instructions. I have been able to gain temporary root permissions on this device using KingRoot, but they go away with every reboot. Also, I have not found any way to unlock the bootloader. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
jp2006 said:
Hi MotoJunkie01. I saw your post today, and I just got an Alcatel A564C from TracFone. I would be very interested in rooting this device, since the accessible internal memory is so small it makes it almost unusable. Please open a root thread for this device if you feel there is enough interest. Or, if you would be willing, just send me a PM with the instructions. I have been able to gain temporary root permissions on this device using KingRoot, but they go away with every reboot. Also, I have not found any way to unlock the bootloader. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll get a thread and a guide posted on rooting the A564C. I've had some PMs with interest as well. I'll post the link here once done.
MotoJunkie, fellow R.F. guy here, I have been browsing this site for well over a year and just signed up in fact this is my first post. I was following your information on the LG zone 3 as well. I own a brand new in the box A564C and just can't get it rooted. I too, tried different ways and actually was able to get temp root once with kingroot when the phone was really lagged out for some reason I had root until reboot. But now every version of kingroot that I run comes back with a network error which is strange and didn't used to happen. So please, let us know what you have found out. I am eager to hear back from you. And, thank you so very much for your willingness to share your knowledge.
Just checking back in, to see if any advancements or progress has been made. I'm excited about finally rooting this device and anxiously waiting.
MotoJunkie01 said:
I'll get a thread and a guide posted on rooting the A564C. I've had some PMs with interest as well. I'll post the link here once done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm getting a thread started, as well as threads for other various devices. I know you're anxious, but please be mindful that XDA rules prohibit asking for ETAs and such. It's not that I particularly mind, I just don't want to see you sanctioned for rule violations by a moderator.
A couple of things, I I may....
First of all, aside from the rules (not that I'm saying that I don't respect them, I do but at the same time want you to know what I'm about to say is genuine and not out of fear of getting booted off the forum) I want to personally apologize if I came off as asking for an ETA or came off as rude or unappreciative in any way, shape or form. That was not my intent at all, and rather than PM you I wanted to publicly say that I am sorry for that and to let you know as I previously mentioned how much I enjoy reading your posts and am thankful for your willingness to share your knowledge. With that said I won't get off subject or topic again. I just felt that I needed you to know that I was just excited that someone had it figured out is all and I will pay closer attention on how I come across from now on. Take care.
JustinJay said:
A couple of things, I I may....
First of all, aside from the rules (not that I'm saying that I don't respect them, I do but at the same time want you to know what I'm about to say is genuine and not out of fear of getting booted off the forum) I want to personally apologize if I came off as asking for an ETA or came off as rude or unappreciative in any way, shape or form. That was not my intent at all, and rather than PM you I wanted to publicly say that I am sorry for that and to let you know as I previously mentioned how much I enjoy reading your posts and am thankful for your willingness to share your knowledge. With that said I won't get off subject or topic again. I just felt that I needed you to know that I was just excited that someone had it figured out is all and I will pay closer attention on how I come across from now on. Take care.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're are both respectful and courteous, qualities that are coveted and always welcome here at XDA. I didn't take any offense to your questions but I appreciate your kind words. On an update for this device, I'll be posting a root thread early this week coming -- Tuesday or Wednesday most likely. I have threads for this and at least 4 more devices I'll be posting.
Thanks again for your kind words. By the way I'll be posting the link to my thread here, so check early in the week.
I certainly will...thanks for your reply, and can't wait! I will keep checking back periodically. Thanks again!!
Update: I'm experiencing a boot loop on my own device from trying to flash custom recovery. Trying to get this snag worked out and get the tutorial posted. Sorry for delay.
Hey,..noooo problem on this end...again, just grateful you're both willing to work through the issues and obstacles as they come your way (and if it's anything like that happens to me they sometimes seem to come out of no where, just about when I think my task is complete) but also appreciative that you're willing to share. I would like to start a new thread, not to pile on your list of people bugging you about things already, but need to find the right section. It is more of an R.F. type related question with regards to the modems in the phones and weather the modulation techniques and bands capable are software driven like a software defined radio or more hardware dependent. I know as far as bands go the frequency coverage would have to depend on hardware all the way from the local oscillator to the RX strip to the TX PA as far as gain and linearity, duplexors of some type, antenna (s) being resonant at the middle of the desired band (s) but as far as modulation techniques being more software controlled somehow? Anyways, stuff that I am very interested in but haven't found a section??
MotoJunkie01 said:
Update: I'm experiencing a boot loop on my own device from trying to flash custom recovery. Trying to get this snag worked out and get the tutorial posted. Sorry for delay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
MotoJunkie01 - I'm curious to know if this boot loop issue has resulted in you stopping work on rooting this device? Although I am still interested in obtaining root on this phone, I'm cool either way. I'm just posting to see if you think obtaining root and posting a tutorial is still in the cards?
Thanks again for your work on this. I really do appreciate it.
I'm sorry guys. Upon trying to flash the device with a stock fir!mware image to fix the boot loop, my device is now hard bricked. I can tell you, in order to root your device, use the latest KingRoot apk. This will give you temp root only, meaning root will not survive a reboot. So, to gain permanent root, install BusyBox (any version should suffice), then download SuperSU-Me Pro from the Play Store (paid app). This will eradicate the KingRoot root binaries from your device and replace them with the latest version of SuperSU. You will then have full root.
To root Alcatel One Touch Pop Icon A564C with KitKat 4.4.2 TracFone, download KingRoot for pc in English from this site. It rooted on the 2nd run.
On the xda-developers forum, find the following:
android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
RAWilson100 said:
To root Alcatel One Touch Pop Icon A564C with KitKat 4.4.2 TracFone, download KingRoot for pc in English from this site. It rooted on the 2nd run.
On the xda-developers forum, find the following:
android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello.
I will thank you if this method would work on my phone, but I am unsure my root would be successful. I would appreciate the steps you took in order to root the A564C(such as time to root, USB debugging, etc.) and if you can post how your phone is doing since the root. I would be much thankful.
I just got this new phone. Can anyone give me working links and genuine tutorials on ROOT Procedures, TWRP and Custom ROM for UMIDIGI C2. Custom ROM is my biggest need. Thanks in advance for help.
Hi, did you find a working custom ROM?
I also have a C2 purchased for my son for xmas that I should have checked before buying if it was rootable as it has too much bloatware on it that I'd like to remove but can't as classed as system packages.
I've googled the web and not found anyone who has rooted one yet so hoping one of the excellent developers on here will have a go as its a nice phone, well spec'd and priced and suruprised given its been out since around June it hasn't been rooted yet.
Another Umidigi C2 user here, also interested in replacing default system. :angel:
TWRP for C2 not yet available?
Here is Root https://romprovider.com/2017/11/install-twrp-root-umidigi-c2/
Has anybody given a try?
I haven't yet and did download all the tools to my onedrive (work and home) unfortunatly my work antivirus system picked up dumpimage.exe as a risk and quaratined it although suspect thats a false positive or purely picked up due to the nature of the tool https://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2010-022501-5526-99&vid=24060
May have a try this evening although I'm not sure if once rooted its best to put the latest vanilla android on it (if possible) or just use the power of root to remove all the preinstalled 'system' crap?
MoiX said:
I haven't yet and did download all the tools to my onedrive (work and home) unfortunatly my work antivirus system picked up dumpimage.exe as a risk and quaratined it although suspect thats a false positive or purely picked up due to the nature of the tool https://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2010-022501-5526-99&vid=24060
May have a try this evening although I'm not sure if once rooted its best to put the latest vanilla android on it (if possible) or just use the power of root to remove all the preinstalled 'system' crap?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmmm.. First option seems easier..? :crying:
I had a go but despite adb reboot bootloader working (after enable Developer USB Debug and OEM Boot) I could't get fastboot oem unlock to work.
I've little experience of Android devices as my own mobile is an iPhone 6S which jailbroken on iOS 9.x and despite Jailbreaks of iOS being few and far between, when they do come they seem to be a lot easier to perform that most android roots which I'd have thought by the very nature of android's 'open' nature shouldn't really be as difficult with so many steps as they appear to be.
I think I'll need a better guide as the one mark332 posted with the root image (thanks Mark332...if it works), does seem a little generic and possibly untested?
MoiX said:
does seem a little generic and possibly untested?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Allthough I have rooted myself all my previous mobile phones, (Jiayou, ZTE, Xiaomi), nevetherless I agree, guide probably is not tested.. I guess we have to be patient, expecting some better.. From the other side C2 seems to be a good phone but so annoying because of bloatware..
There are some poor informations here https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=836202&st=320 but even with translator hard to understand.
It is only about replacement of the default launcher with Google's.
Any news for C2..??
Matinaki I wrote you a private message
unsuccess
MoiX said:
I had a go but despite adb reboot bootloader working (after enable Developer USB Debug and OEM Boot) I could't get fastboot oem unlock to work
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also gave a try. After typing adb reboot bootloader device booted in Fastboot Mod but after typing Fastboot Devices device manager suddenly does not see device. So, I'm stuck too..
Because of UMI's "Efuse partition protection" seems we will not able to root this phone. So, better to throw it to trash. No root, no phone..
Any news on this thread ?
I am the unlucky owner of an UMIDIGI C2 and I am extremely frustrated by the unability to change the default launcher.
I sincerely hope someone is able to help on this issue ...
wfoobar.
wfoobar said:
I am the unlucky owner of an UMIDIGI C2 and I am extremely frustrated by the unability to change the default launcher.
I sincerely hope someone is able to help on this issue ...
wfoobar.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For the moment you can do nothing.
There is some information here http://community.umidigi.com/thread-16167-3-1.html how to remove all that annoying bloatware and as I see "initiator" Included. If you try it, I guess, you have to install a custom launcher in advance.
Locked Bootloader
Hi guys
I tried with ADB Fast boot to unlock bootloader from UMIDIGI C2 but impossible. Experts, please help..!:crying:
Well..I guess many unhappy owners will like this information. After "clean install" of the official ROM, phone is completely clean of bloatware and also very friendly after Apex launcher installation.
Hello XDA Forums,
I have been a guest on the website for a while now when looking for android knowledge and I usually grasp a good amount of whatever I am trying to accomplish. However, the issue I am currently having I feel is considered IMPOSSIBLE to fix and I want to confirm that by this community.
Phone: Blu
Model: NEO XL N110U
Android build version: 6.0
Custom build version (It’s a stock a downloaded, ill explain in a sec)” BLU_N110U_V10_GENERIC_MARSHMALLOW 05-08-2016 16:30
What happened is that about a year ago or so I updated the android version from lollipop to marshmallow using the OTA update (which is the wireless update). Worst decision ever as I found out that this update gave me 4 specific viruses that sends my information over to a Chinese server. Here are links on the virus:
https://www.droid-life.com/2016/11/15/blu-security/
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2016/11/mobile-menace-monday-adups-old-and-new/
https://android.gadgethacks.com/new...be-affected-by-adups-chinese-spyware-0175014/
With this problem, I thought “I can just root my device and delete the files… right”? I never rooted a device before, but I have jail broken iphones, modded psps, and ds so I felt like this would be easy……Turns out its impossible if you already updated to that wireless update with marshellow. I also tried unlocking bootloader and that failed super hard as well! Here is what I tried:
1. Tried Kingroot app – failed
2. Tried kingroot on pC – failed
3. Went into developer options and enabled usb debugging and oem unlocking to TRY and unlock the bootloader. – that part worked……HOWEVER
4. Went into the recovery and choice reboot to bootloader. Then connected my Blu phone to my PC, went into Command prompt and typed, “fastboot oem unlock” (I believe I had to download fastboot and adb tools first). – This was painful for me. It gave me the option to unlock the bootloader using the up and down volume buttons. I need to press “Volume up” on my phone to confirm the OEM unlock……..HOWEVER THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY DISABLED. The buttons work, but when I need to confirm the oem unlock, it doesn’t allow me to do this. THIS I BELIEVE HAS BEEN PURPOSELY DONE.
5. I downloaded a stock version of my phone’s rom but at a lower android number (5.1) and tried to flash it to the phone using SP Flash tools. – Failed. It would stay illuminated black and the intro sound would come on but I wouldn’t see anything. I looked into that and I believe that is because there is something called version binding where if I update the version build, I can’t downgrade to use the same exploit.
6. Since the phone was bricked, I wanted to try to bring it back to life by downloading the stock rom for my phone at the same virus build version I’m at now and flash it to the phone. – It worked with viruses and all.
7. I Then thought, “Can’t I use open the rom file and delete the viruses I want, then flash it to the phone?” So I tried that by using mtk extractor which allowed me to open the system.img file for the stock rom which contains the android data. From there I went into the apps folder and deleted the 4 virus apps. Then I packaged the system.img back together into one file and then used that system.img when I used sp flash tool to flash the rom onto the phone. – It was stuck on the logo……I can still access the recovery fine and still doesn’t allow me to oem unlock.
This is where I have given up. At this point, I feel like I would need to learn more about the system.img file and what it looks for in the beginning. I just want to fool it into booting without those apps. I know there is something stopping it from booting because when I go into the recovery part and select the option to do a “root integrity check” it tells me those specific apps are missing. Is there any way to change the root integrity check to not look for those apps?
So I know this a lot of information but I need to write this down for all the steps I toke. I hope that this thread can help anyone with a Blu Neo XL device come to some information. If I can confirm from this forum that there is nothing that can be done. I feel then a law suit with Blu is in order and everyone should throw out there compromised phones. I have seen numerous other posts on this subject and so far NO ONE HAS ANSWERED EVEN ONCE. One pore guy had to keep bumping his thread of months until he gave up; atleast tell me its not possible! Here are the link I saw on this from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/tried-to-root-sort-blu-neo-xl-t3559702
Here are my main questions:
Is it possible to access the root (either via pc with command prompt or linux with terminal or even on the device itself) without rooting or unlocking the bootloader (since both seem to be impossible).
Can you extract a system.img file, modify it, then put it back to get together to flash it to a device without unlocking bootloader?
Infact can you modify any part of the rom or .imgs and flash it to spflash tools? (Or maybe I was doing wrong?)
Is there anyway to figure out how to modify the tamper bit if I have to find a way to get around the virus bug on my device that doesn’t allow me to use the “Volume up” button to confirm that I want to unlock the bootloader? (I’m not even sure if this phone has that, I just saw that for this oneplus and thought maybe it can be on all phones in a different way?) Here is a link on that-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-reset-unlock-tamper-bit-t2820912
The goal is get rid of the virus that sends my data back to Chinese servers. Also, the goal is to get an answer from the community here to put this to rest.
If you need any information on this or want me to upload anything please let me know.
Thank you for your time!
Bump as I need hope.
I understand people may not have this phone but I need some sort of reply to confirm that this isn't possible. I want this thread to be the first post anyone sees if they type in "Blu Neo XL" for rooting purposes.
Even if anyone that has a phone that is similar that is affected, that would be anyone who has:
R1 HD
Energy X Plus 2
Studio Touch
Advance 4.0 L2
Neo XL
Energy Diamond
bump
Waited around for awhile but now its time be obnoxious. I will bump my other thread as well and just start hi-jacking other threads until mods ban me or someone answers me for once.
bump
bump
bump again and again and ****ing again!
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
another day, another bump
Also, I got a Moto G5S Plus instead finally. It toke me awhile to save the money because I don't make much but atleast I have phone that isn't sending my data over to china.....or maybe it still is sending my data who knows where. Either way, Bump.
Hey man, I didnt read through your entire post. But can't you just downgrade the version to one that is possible to root?
Or you can also get another phone that does have root as an option. Also, I don't think you should bump your own threads. Just wait it out, or ask in other threads for help.
Edit: Oh Man, I didn't even notice someone responded to this! Awesome.
It says in the rules to ask here. So I decided to ask here espcially since this phone doesn't have its own dedicated forum. I got a new phone about a month ago and its pretty good so far.
This is more of a lost cause but I bring this up just in cause other people get affected. I believe the Blu company had to pay the Justice department for this so they got away with it and thats no big deal now of days. lol
erickkg said:
Hey man, I didnt read through your entire post. But can't you just downgrade the version to one that is possible to root?
.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also for those of you out there suffering, the above statement is not possible because the newer versions of Android OS have "version binding" so downgrading to an OS that is lower that way you upgraded to wont allow the phone to get pass the bios or whatever the android bios recovery start name is. (I don't remember right now) Even if you mod the recovery or bios file.
So here it is almost a year later from you writing this post and I have found myself in the same predicament you were once in and was hoping there was answers somewhere, but from the looks of it I am guessing I'm better off just breaking this phone in half and getting myself a new, virus free, root-able phone. Am I correct?