I have a Chinese M10 MT65xx type mobile and the preinstalled Android 5.1 is riddled with bugs, malware and so on, not to mention parts are in Chinese! I therefore would like to install a clean generic Android OS. However all the methods I've found involve rooting then installing special software like TWRP on the phone. This has proven impossible on mine.
It strikes me that it should be possible for software on the desktop to access the phone's ROM or whatever type chip it is, directly. Then sort of bit-copy a new Android on. Assuming a generic Android would match the hardware.
Am I naive or hopelessly optimistic?
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Hi there,
I was given the new Huawei Ascend p7 by my dad who was given it in China by the company he worked for.
After some tinkering, I have managed to get it in a useable state (out of Chinese!) but I want to root it to get rid of A) all of Huawei's rubbish and B) any lingering stuff to do with the Chinese operating system (e.g. Chinese app market).
I have found this guide on how to root the p7- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789337
I have downloaded hisuite however the programme will not find the phone when it is plugged in. It does find the Huawei p6 I have (english version) which is why I reckon it is the fact that it is from China that is the issue.
It isn't an issue with the drivers as I first thought. Is it possible that there could be something in the OS stopping me from pairing with a computer and ultimately rooting?
I don't care how I get there, but the end goal is having this phone rooted so if anyone knows any work-arounds I can try, any and all help is appreciated. And yes, if you didn't guess already, I am a total noob.
Cheers
Hello, I'm BloodDrunk, and newly registered user on this forum. Came here in hopes you can help me.
Ok so, I posses 2 android devices (one kindle, other samsung phone), and I need both of them rooted.
My first device is: Samsung Galaxy Core LTE SM-G386F. It has an android version which is: 4.2.2, and Kernel version which is: 3.4.5-2703877.
I have tried various tools to root my phone, but with NO sucess whatsoever. Every tool threw something like: The rooting was unsucessful.
If you could aid me in trying to root my phone, I'd be very grateful.
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The second device is Kindle Fire tablet. It's serial number is D01E 0A0A 2235 00B9, and currently running version 6.3.4_user_4120720.
What I want to do to this device is, root it (which I am also unable to do whatsoever), and wipe it completely out, and load an Android ROM KitKat 4.4.2 onto it. I also tried various tutorials on the internet, and none have helped me in achieving my goal. I do not have original cable that comes with this tablet. I have already downloaded KitKat 4.4.2. android ROM, and Kindle Fire Utility, but I am simply unable to do anything with that utility since it gets stuck on that waiting for device thing.
I am really eager to root my first device, and second, and load android ROM onto that tablet because I need an android tablet.
Could you guys help me out?
Thank you for your time.
I have tablet Teclast X10 Plus ((F2D6) Intel Z8300 Cherry Trail CPU. Android 5.1 only. Unable to find any information on how to root this device. Assistance will be appreciated. Thanking you.
Same here, no info from the company. Worse, we are theoretically supposed to be able to install Windows 10, but Teclast does not give any drivers for that. With only 2go of RAM, I don't care that much about Win 10, but not being able to root is frustrating. I've tried fastboot OEM unlock on the device, it said it worked, but it actually didn't
There's no OEM information for stock firmware flashing?
If you go there : teclast.com/en/firmware/ and type: f2d6 , then you have the only thing that they gave us, it's an Intel flash tool with the current firmware and android 5.1. I guess that there is something in there we could start with, but I'm not an expert. Other than that, the company give no support whatsoever and doesn't answer emails.
As for other information: I've tried to root with KingoRoot, it shows successful, my device rebooted, but seems to hang after the second boot stage, unable to load the O.S. anymore. I had to re-flash the device to fix it.
Somebody found a way to root: hispatablets.com/tablets-teclast/root-teclast-x10-plus-solucionado-t8419.html
I’ve never been that happy to know more than one language
If you need help with the instructions (in Spanish), just ask. I’ve tried and it’s working, my x10 plus is now rooted.
Still, the procedure is a bit clunky and I’m sure we can optimize the process (and fixed the reboot needed problem after the --daemon).
This is a good step and it seems like with this and the package given by Teclast we have enough information to do a lot of things… Still, there is work to do…
how i can get dualboot? I need windows 10 / android version but unfortunatelly i bought android only
Found a review saying this tablet has 'upside down' problem. Basically, it displays some apps upside down and there's no way to fix it.
Do you experience that too?
Flyagaric : It's not impossible, but it is super easy to fix (for those with this bug), you just choose one particular position (I suggest landscape), you go in options and lock the rotation. Every apps will properly open in the current position.
I ve heard about a device called miracle box which is used to flash OS to devices. Is it a software ? and i seen some box type devices on the web. What is the difference between normal flashing via PC and using miracle box device.?
sharunvx said:
I ve heard about a device called miracle box which is used to flash OS to devices. Is it a software ? and i seen some box type devices on the web. What is the difference between normal flashing via PC and using miracle box device.?
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Well to answer that question, take a look at this website. https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-13894.html
There will be links at the end of the thread. Those direct to the miracle box device sales.
Basically, you have two options.
1. Buy the actual hardware and pair it with the program.
2. Download the version of it, which doesn't require the hardware.
So, MiracleBox is both a software and hardware thing. Personally, trying the software only method. So far, no success.
Miracle Box is a Chinese multipurpose box that supports various CPUs such as Mediatek, Spreadtrum, Qualcomm etc. It’s a user-friendly interface to perform any task with it such as Flashing, unlocking FRP, write IMEI, repairing network etc.
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Does anybody know if these tools work simply by downloading the software Without The Hardware?
I DO NOT have the HARDWARE... Dongle/Box or Smart card.
The reason I ask is Because I Downloaded different Version to this tool from different Sites but after I Installed it They Don't Work usually because No Smart Card.
I would like to use it if Possible......Can Anybody help me ? Thanks
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see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-15700.html
there are cracks avaliable to use this software with a keygen
miracle box helped me a lot backingup and recovering the whole firmware on my mtk chip mp4 player, as I don't have scatter for it I can't use sp flash
I have a chinese TVpad2 mini-pc running on custom linux (factory OS) with busybox.
I want to install Android or anything other than the factory OS but there's a lot of problems with this device:
-Filesystem is CRAMFS
-Can only access as root through telnet
-Can't access bootloader or put into FWDN (no info how this is done for this device)
What I have:
-Firmware update that contains the kernel
-Telnet root access
-Physical access to device (USB flashdrive only)
There is a forum dedicated to TVpad but they are also having trouble installing an OS on tvpad2...
What do I need to know that will help me accomplish this?
thanks
TVpad3
Hi,
I actually have TVpad3 which is very similar to your TVpad2, and Im very keen on having Android developed for these TVpads.
Theres probably thousands of these wasted devices around the world after the TVpad pirate network got shutdown.
Ive searched high and low, and so far have Not found any trace of any custom Android development anywhere.
So hopefully we can kick start something here !
This is what I know so far ....
Since the devices run on highly stripped-down Android OS, we know these devices can run android and should be a potential for custom Android development.
Unfortunately theres little hardware or development info out there for these devices.
But as far as I know, the hardware platform for these models are all based on Telechip TCC89xx chips.
https://www.telechips.com/eng/Product/consumer_pro13.asp
I have a TVpad3 personally, which I believe is based on a Telechips TCC8925.
Ive found that there are a few similar devices out there based on this platform, including the Pandawill CX-01 TV sticks which have very similar specs to TVpad3 (512mb RAM, 4gb Flash).
So we definitely know that the TVpad's hardware is capable of running full blown Android !
http://www.cnx-software.com/2012/06...v-box-powered-by-telechips-tcc8923-cortex-a5/
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/36988-cx-01-cortex-a5/
Telechips has released platform sources here, with the latest being Android KitKat... its a bit old but could have potential for a starting point...
https://www.telechips.com/technical_support/kor/opensource/opensource_list.asp
I havent found anything about booting these devices into Recovery or ADB.
But there seems to be some mention of a "FWDN" mode here:
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/other-tv-players/4695-cx-01-information-by-tatubias
http://tvpadtalk.ca/discussion/506/how-to-unbrick-your-tvpad1
http://androtab.info/arm/telechips/how-to-update/
http://auswitch.xyz/2012/08/16/how-to-upgrade-firmware-for-cx-01-mini-pc/
From what I can gather, FWDN works in conjunction with a Windows-based utility used to flash firmware over a USB cable.
And this poses the biggest problem for TVpads, they DONT have any peripheral USB port !
I've pulled my TVpad3 apart, and found what appears to be provision for a USB header, but im not sure if these are functional even if a USB socket was soldered in ?
If we can get a functional USB peripheral port working, then that would lead us to the Second problem, that is, HOW to activate FWDN mode on the TVpad ?
From what I can gather, different Telechip TCC89xx based devices seem to have different ways to enter FWDN mode.
Some devices require a certain key combo to be pressed during power up, while others need a hidden button pressed or certain pins on the circuit board to be shorted.
So before we can even think about developing Android, we need to figure out those two issues...
1 - USB connectivity, so that we can flash it with FWDN tool.
2 - How to enter FWDN mode, so that the FWDN tool can talk to the TVpad.
If we can overcome these two issues, then we can start building sources.
Or even flash ROMs from similar Telechip TCC89xx based devices.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone out there.
And I hope we can really make some progress here
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Unfortunately I've hard-bricked my TVpad2 playing around with fdisk command in telnet. I found out that if you repartition and then copied all the data back, changes will be persistent so you can store whatever onto the NAND flash. Just don't delete the partition containing linux which I idiotically did... oh well.
Anyway there's a command utility "tccbox" with various tools one of them having the ability to update firmware. Hopefully TVpad3 has it as well?
Sorry to hear you bricked your TVpad !
I guess your only way back is to FWDN flash it.
I wasnt even aware the TVpads had telnet enabled.
But that "tccbox" utility sounds very interesting.
I wonder if we can use it to flash firmwares from other TeleChips based devices ???
.... such as the Pandawill CX-01 TV sticks.
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Sorry to hear you bricked your TVpad !
I guess your only way back is to FWDN flash it.
I wasnt even aware the TVpads had telnet enabled.
But that "tccbox" utility sounds very interesting.
I wonder if we can use it to flash firmwares from other TeleChips based devices ???
.... such as the Pandawill CX-01 TV sticks.
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Hi i have found my old TVpad3 but no working now, i want flash it for use to android device, you have any tutorial for this PLS
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