I had the original z tablet till a few days ago when it finally died, I have read these threads and have become more confused by doing so. I was wondering if someone could tell me the best way to take a new tab and get it rooted with a custom rom or just a stock rooted rom obviously the last 4 years has left me a little behind
I know how to use the tools , I am just confused as to the exact steps to run based on all of the info in the z4 tab part of xda, and what fw is the most stable at the moment as to hopefully avoid any possible headaches as this is really different from the methods on the original z1 -
If you feel like giving me the best steps and some links since there are a sh**load in here it with some older than others, and i really don't wanna brick it already, it would be greatly appreciated if not thanks for looking :good: -
Dkmack said:
this is really different from the methods on the original z1
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Yeah since 2015 Sony put in DM-Verity...
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hi guys have been reading lots about flashing my ray and have read so much i have confused myself lol anyway im wondering if you can point me into the latest and best way to root my device im on android version 2.3.4 at the min dont want to brick it either thats just why im asking
hi pal ,
read forum first , root solution is here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
it`s easy, you must have pc with windows and usb cabel.
flashing actualy have benefit with overclocking. if you don`t need it, may be better is use some upgrades inside phone ... like framework (transparency menu, some widgets in notifications area, new battery icon etc. )
regards, P.
[1].
rooting xperia phones = http://androidflip.com/how-to-root-sony-xperia-x10-arc-arcs-play-ray-neo-mini-minipro-pro-active/
[2].
unlock bootloaders, if you want to install custom roms , kernels
unlockbootloaders without losing DRM data guide = http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
[3].
Flashing firmware on xperia ray using flashtool = http://androidflip.com/how-to-install-android-2-3-4-gingerbread-update-on-xperia-ray-st18i/
if you have any doubt , contact = http://androidflip.com/contact-us/
thanks guys i just read that much information and some of it older that i confused myself cause i took to much info in thank you for your help ... next question is which ROM wood you recommend putting on something thats stable and uses the phones full poteintial
andyc240 said:
thanks guys i just read that much information and some of it older that i confused myself cause i took to much info in thank you for your help ... next question is which ROM wood you recommend putting on something thats stable and uses the phones full poteintial
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right now there are only two roms for ray
cyanogenmod and MIUI , both are impressive
thanks again for the reply and the help its very much appreciated
My daughters Ray wil be arriving before xmas and part of the present is that I get a new phone to play with.
I am currently on wolfbreaks 2.3.3 TW GB ROM for x10 with doomkernel v06 medium OC.
I have seen a post above this saying that there are only 2 custom roms for the ray, is that still the case?
The cyanogen rom will be the fxp50, (Available on the cyanogen mirror network) but can I use doomkernel (For fxp based roms) on that rom?
Many thanks for any advice, and I look forward to contributing more in this forum.
Regards,
Greg
just to let you know guys rooted the phone and unlocked bootloaders without losing DRM and was very simple thanks for the help and advice now to find some nice custom roms and try them out
Hi.
I know threads possibly already exist on this matter but i want to make sure i do this right.
I have two of these tablets that run like pigs so im looking to upgrade the software. They are running 4.2 Jellybeen but i think as they are cheap chinese rubbish the software is not very good.
Can someone help me find a good step by step guide on how to do this please.
Thanks
DaveHanks said:
Hi.
I know threads possibly already exist on this matter but i want to make sure i do this right.
I have two of these tablets that run like pigs so im looking to upgrade the software. They are running 4.2 Jellybeen but i think as they are cheap chinese rubbish the software is not very good.
Can someone help me find a good step by step guide on how to do this please.
Thanks
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I'd like that too, I'm kindda lost on this forums so I don't know which words to use while searching :s
I have a old A70X chinesse 7" tablet, I´m searching too long for firmware... Cass version have not working links!!!
Hello all!
This week I got the Xperia Z2 tablet, but I'm a bit noob on android roms and etc.., I want to customize my tablet but I've read that Sony will apply android lollipop for this days, mid-february or so.. then I saw those:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...reexperia-project-aosp-android-5-x-x-t2983713
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...elopment-cm12-android-5-0-freexperia-t2959664
What is your advice guys? Wait to Sony release official lollipop or install one of those I posted above??
Another question.. cyanogenmod vs original lollipop? What to choose?
Thank you all!!!
alesyt0h said:
Hello all!
This week I got the Xperia Z2 tablet, but I'm a bit noob on android roms and etc.., I want to customize my tablet but I've read that Sony will apply android lollipop for this days, mid-february or so.. then I saw those:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...reexperia-project-aosp-android-5-x-x-t2983713
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...elopment-cm12-android-5-0-freexperia-t2959664
What is your advice guys? Wait to Sony release official lollipop or install one of those I posted above??
Another question.. cyanogenmod vs original lollipop? What to choose?
Thank you all!!!
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If you have to ask, wait for stock Lollipop.
Still interested ? Spend some time reading to see what you are getting into.
Custom ROMs require compromises/.
CM12 runs very stable on my Z2 Castor Windy.
I'm wondering the same thing and more, myself. I do hope somebody with more knowledge than I will chime in and advise. This z2 I have really is an impressive device. Do you know what frequency and type the 3gigs of ram are? It doesn't seem to be DDR 3 since it only seems to be able to do one or two things at the same time. For example, if cutting and pasting a file from one folder to another, then pasting another file from the pc orchestrating everything, if you try anything else, you get some "busy toast" message. Maybe I don't understand all I think I know about it.
alesyt0h said:
Hello all!
This week I got the Xperia Z2 tablet, but I'm a bit noob on android roms and etc.., I want to customize my tablet but I've read that Sony will apply android lollipop for this days, mid-february or so.. then I saw those:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...reexperia-project-aosp-android-5-x-x-t2983713
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...elopment-cm12-android-5-0-freexperia-t2959664
What is your advice guys? Wait to Sony release official lollipop or install one of those I posted above??
Another question.. cyanogenmod vs original lollipop? What to choose?
Thank you all!!!
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I've read quite a bit and I'm not sure why it is a hard question for an expert to answer if to root a stock spg512 with the latest "unrootable" build before or after it gets OTA to Lollipop. One of the things that may escape you is that the various threads on these devices are often unclear if they are discussing the phone or the tablet, both named Z2, and most of them discussing the tablet speak directly to spg511.
I suppose I should simply do whatever needs done to put some form of L on it and do from there. I'm not worried about warranty and such. Otherwise, your answer was not very helpful and I can only assume you were bored when you typed it.
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If you have to ask, wait for stock Lollipop.
Still interested ? Spend some time reading to see what you are getting into.
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DroidinAndStuff said:
I've read quite a bit and I'm not sure why it is a hard question for an expert to answer if to root a stock spg512 with the latest "unrootable" build before or after it gets OTA to Lollipop. One of the things that may escape you is that the various threads on these devices are often unclear if they are discussing the phone or the tablet, both named Z2, and most of them discussing the tablet speak directly to spg511.
I suppose I should simply do whatever needs done to put some form of L on it and do from there. I'm not worried about warranty and such. Otherwise, your answer was not very helpful and I can only assume you were bored when you typed it.
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Really ?
I take time here and there to try and help someone on a thread, and that's your response ?
hi
bought this 8 inch tablet from Asda in Uk for my young lad and it updated the firmware straight away here is a copy of the image
http://hugefiles.net/kyypdhg855a0
hugefiles.net/kyypdhg855a0
if anybody needs it
it is a fairly clean rom only has an asda widget which is uninstallable,
cant tell you too much about it as he smashed it about 2 weeks after getting it and it hasnt worked since
i think it was the lollipop update, the pad was pretty decent for £50
knightsbane said:
hi
bought this 8 inch tablet from Asda in Uk for my young lad and it updated the firmware straight away here is a copy of the image
http://hugefiles.net/kyypdhg855a0
hugefiles.net/kyypdhg855a0
if anybody needs it
it is a fairly clean rom only has an asda widget which is uninstallable,
cant tell you too much about it as he smashed it about 2 weeks after getting it and it hasnt worked since
i think it was the lollipop update, the pad was pretty decent for £50
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Hello,
Thank you very much for sharing the file. The links seem to be dead, as in they're no longer uploaded/accessible from the URL you have provided. Do you think you could share the file again? I apologise for any inconvenience.
Or could anyone share the stock ROM from the P791 tablet from ASDA?
Thank you and kind regards.
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Hello,
Thank you very much for sharing the file. The links seem to be dead, as in they're no longer uploaded/accessible from the URL you have provided. Do you think you could share the file again? I apologise for any inconvenience.
Or could anyone share the stock ROM from the P791 tablet from ASDA?
Thank you and kind regards.
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im not sure what id did with it, but ill try and find it again...
HiddenG said:
Hello,
Thank you very much for sharing the file. The links seem to be dead, as in they're no longer uploaded/accessible from the URL you have provided. Do you think you could share the file again? I apologise for any inconvenience.
Or could anyone share the stock ROM from the P791 tablet from ASDA?
Thank you and kind regards.
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i havent got the file anymore - i originally got it from the settings in the tablet,
settings - about tablets - system updates
it just downloaded the file via browser to downloads folder as i recall, and you copy it out before it detects the update file is there.
it downloads from ftp://mypolaroidtablet.com but i cant access that from my laptop without a username and password
i dont recall it asking when accessing from the tablet, which i cant do as its been dropped a couple of times and now the screen is cracked and the wifi doesnt work
regards
k
http://southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/updates.html - some update files but doesnt seem to list this one, unless you find one that is compatible
http://southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/index.html - more files including factory resets but again this one not listed
Hey there, I just got one of these p791 Polaroid tablets for Christmas this year.
When I try to do the usual update method (Settings > About tablet > System update) it locks up and I have to force it to stop. So no auto-updates for me.
Currently stuck on KK 4.4.2
Is there anyone or anyway to get this ROM so I can manually install it, or anyone who's had this problem and fixed it so I can just update my tablet.
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Hey there, I just got one of these p791 Polaroid tablets for Christmas this year.
When I try to do the usual update method (Settings > About tablet > System update) it locks up and I have to force it to stop. So no auto-updates for me.
Currently stuck on KK 4.4.2
Is there anyone or anyway to get this ROM so I can manually install it, or anyone who's had this problem and fixed it so I can just update my tablet.
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Hi there,
I would like to ask you if it is possible to back up your firmware and upload it. I manage to brick mine, and I am not able to find anywhere the original firmware, in order to restore it
Regards
i need this modle tab firmware
i all so try google bot not found and web and link for this modle
any one uplode new link please
thanks
I don't know if any of you still use the rom, but here it is, it's kitkat, I don't think this tablet ever had lollipop.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgjvkl000qcf31x/Polaroid-P791-update.zip?dl=1
Thank you very much, i just ressurected my tablet!!!!
p791 flash rom
syphonen said:
Thank you very much, i just ressurected my tablet!!!!
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Can you please share how were you able to fix it? as i've got the same P791 Tablet dead and needs flashing rom. Any help would be appriciated. thanks
kof4eva said:
Can you please share how were you able to fix it? as i've got the same P791 Tablet dead and needs flashing rom. Any help would be appriciated. thanks
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Hopefully you already got it sorted.. However, if not then you may want to know the tools usually used to fix this device are:
RKBatchTool,
AndroidTool,
Or PhoenixSuit (although I've not managed to get this one to work)
You can do a quick Google search on any of the tools mentioned above as well as find information on the installation process including the flashing of the P791 device.
I wasn't able to get mine turned on again but you may be able to. (Years ago I used these tools and got it working again, but can't seem to do it this time, maybe mines just had it. I think these are the only options for us though and I remember the annoying task of trying to figure it out as the specific device you're talking about, the one from Asda isn't hardly mentioned nor is it even supported by manufactures anymore so now I have an account on here I thought I'd just post this reply ?
Xpre said:
Hopefully you already got it sorted.. However, if not then you may want to know the tools usually used to fix this device are:
RKBatchTool,
AndroidTool,
Or PhoenixSuit (although I've not managed to get this one to work)
You can do a quick Google search on any of the tools mentioned above as well as find information on the installation process including the flashing of the P791 device.
I wasn't able to get mine turned on again but you may be able to. (Years ago I used these tools and got it working again, but can't seem to do it this time, maybe mines just had it. I think these are the only options for us though and I remember the annoying task of trying to figure it out as the specific device you're talking about, the one from Asda isn't hardly mentioned nor is it even supported by manufactures anymore so now I have an account on here I thought I'd just post this reply ?
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**Update**
Since writing my reply to your OP I decided to give it another go and was successful.
I used AndroidTools to complete the process of flashing the stock update.img via the "Firmware" tab. If you need any help doing it feel free to reply to this post!
Xpre said:
**Update**
Since writing my reply to your OP I decided to give it another go and was successful.
I used AndroidTools to complete the process of flashing the stock update.img via the "Firmware" tab. If you need any help doing it feel free to reply to this post!
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hey, ive been looking for help for a very long time now trying to get my tablet working, got in touch with the support team at Polaroid and they told me i was practically on my own because they dont have a copy of the firmware but now ive found this thread im hoping that you could help me, i dont really know how to get to firmware from the link in this thread to work on my tablet, ive tried loading it from an sd card on the tablet but it fails, i know im probably doing it wrong so some help would be appreciated.
thanks in advance
Hi guys,
I need some help since I never worked on these unit before (and to be honest switched to IPhone 2-3 years ago - sorry), so I am not sure how does process goes these days. I got this android unit for my car and I need help to:
Root it
Install recovery
Find correct ROM and install it
Please do not send me search forum as I did that for long time but I find those unit confusing since they are after market and have no idea about brands or model numbers. Here is mine:
https://s11.postimg.org/9pvx6zib7/IMG_5689.jpg
and this is what it look like
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Quad...2437599001.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.54.MFpB9X
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance
erik077 said:
Hi guys,
I need some help since I never worked on these unit before (and to be honest switched to IPhone 2-3 years ago - sorry), so I am not sure how does process goes these days. I got this android unit for my car and I need help to:
Root it
Install recovery
Find correct ROM and install it
Please do not send me search forum as I did that for long time but I find those unit confusing since they are after market and have no idea about brands or model numbers. Here is mine:
https://s11.postimg.org/9pvx6zib7/IMG_5689.jpg
and this is what it look like
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Quad...2437599001.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.54.MFpB9X
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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1. You are in the wrong forum, you have a MTCD unit. This forum is for MTCB/MTCC units. You are in the correct area,
The link for a ROM is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...lopment/rom-malaysk-roms-mtcd-device-t3385309
You need not to root your device, the ROM will do it for you.
Make sure you understand you can make your unit bricked. MTCD seems to be most unreliable in some cases.
You CAN NOT make it a MTCC or MTCB.. Don't use those ROMs.
You can go back to FACTORY if you have the ROM image.
Malaysk just released if I recall a new rom a few days ago. 1024*600 only I think. Since I do not own a MTCD, I have no use looking into that area much.
Good luck..
Thanks, I think I understand where I made mistake