Hi there. I’m still kinda new as this is the second post I’ve ever made. Last one was many years ago.
As the title states, I’m trying to root my Android tv box. It’s a MyGica ATV 1900 Pro with AMlogic S905 chipset running Android 5.1.1. So I’ve tried the obvious routes. From Framaroot to Towelroot to Kingoroot to Baidu Root to One Click Root and everything in between. Whether it be the APKs or PC alternatives. I found one that looked promising but it was for a different device that required the running of a .bat file from my laptop while connected to the box via Ethernet cable. I know I know, useless attempt as it was not made for my device but I was desperate. So that didn’t work obviously. I have also tried connecting the box to my laptop using a male to male usb cable but they don’t see each other. Maybe the cable is old or maybe the box was just never meant to be connected to a pc that way. Who knows
The MyGica support site says they have an Android 7 beta update with superuser support but most comments on that thread have people crying from having their boxes bricked and I don’t want to risk it. I’ve had varying levels of success with rooting my previous devices in the past(each device needing a different app etc) but I’ve always succeeded in the end. But this box has me utterly stumped. I do not know what other options I have.
Any advice is welcome and thanks in advance
P.S The reason I want to root has to do with the fact that my box has lost its WiFi ability it seems. WiFi won’t turn on. So was wanting to delete the wpa suplicant files to see if that resolved the matter but can’t get in system folder without root
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Hi guys, I hope you can help.
I'm tech savvy, but this has been driving me bonkers.
I bought a cheap EKEN A90 (Allwinner A10) from China - I can't remember what version of Android it had, but it was a slow and clunky as hell.
To cut a long story short, I tried flashing it with CM9 and CM10 and managed to brick it, only being able to bring it alive with the lovely and helpful people here using livesuite and a custom firmware A90sun4i_crane_t05a_mma7660_20120614-.img and gapps etc etc....and actually works SO much smoother!
Anyway, BEFORE, when I plugged in the USB, it would show up in My Computer (I'm on Windows XP) as 'CRANE' or something like that and was easy to transfer files between my PC and tablet.
Since the new firmware, when I connect to my PC, it comes up as an ADB device, installs drivers (something like WdfColnINstaller or something) and then says it's a Samsung phone! Which I don't want! I just want it to show up in My Computer like it did before!!!
I used to have Kies installed as I have a Galaxy S2, but have since installed it. (btw my phone comes up as a portable device, which I would love the tablet to do!!)
I've tried loads of things; changing cables, USB debugging mode on and off (there's no MTP option on the tablet btw) uninstalling the ADB thing in PC Device Manager, but nothing has worked and it's driving me bonkers!
I've even looked into changing the tablets Device ID (USB\VID_18D&PID_0002) because apperently that notifies Windows that it's an ADB Instance.
Many thanks
Hi there,
I reached to the point i'm writing message in this forum cause I honestly tried everything.
Iv'e got a Lenovo s960 which I bought on eBay, recently he decided to make a software update to Android 4.4.2.
So what is the problem?
Iv'e got the phone with custom rom for int'l use (English and with google services), the phone updated to a chinese version without google services, and a bit of english.
Iv'e reached this conclusion based on the internet.
So why can I just root the phone and install another rom?
This is a really strange problem,
I found few information online about this but mostly in ended up without solution, so folks we got a challenge.
When i'm connecting the phone on USB, it's charging but not recognized, the computer "sees nothing", the phone just charging, like it was connected to AC adapter .
Iv'e tried a few computers, a few cables, and tried on Mac OS X and Windows. I noticed that there is a known problem between Win 8.1 and media tek chips, but ever after manual install no change.
The problem is in the phone, the usb option just disappeared, the is no "usb setting" anywhere,
I also tried to enable USB debugging but yet no solution.
Shortly I need to install other rom and to do this I need something to recognize my phone.
And now I have to be honest, I'm taking care of this case for a very close friend, it's huge favor for her, if it was mine I was just buying a new one.
Any help will be blessed,
Thank you
Yarin
Jumping I'm really out of clues
Hi. I was given an LG-P769 to use as a Wi-Fi only "phone". It has Android 4.1.2 with a software version of P76920h.
I want to remove the T-Mobile apps because it won't be used on their network or any other network. I also want to install a newer version of android.
I am unable to connect it to a PC because the phone keeps saying connected and disconnected no matter what cable I use and the cables do work with other Android Devices.
I mainly run Ubuntu but I do have access to a Windows box but I don't see that helping because of the problem with connecting over a cable.
Did you followed all the tutorials carefully? Correct drivers? Manual replacement of them? If yes - this have to be a hardware issue, your microusb is gonna die soon
I found three guides that I followed. I messed something up because I was getting a security error or security violation message. I was able to use a different laptop and re-flash the T-mobile image onto it so the USB port still works. it could have been my cable Do you suggest a specific tutorial?
found three guides that I followed. I messed something up because I was getting a security error or security violation message. I was able to use a different laptop and re-flash the T-mobile image onto it so the USB port still works. it could have been my cable Do you suggest a specific tutorial?
Hi there! So I have a bizarre rearview mirror that my husband bought in China. It's a mirror with an integrated 5" tablet that is a mirror when off and a tablet when on. It came rooted. It's loaded with a weird, highly stripped down version of Kitkat, and there is no section in settings for developer options. There is also no area with build number, so I can't just tap that 7 times.
I've been trying to flash a new Android OS onto it, but the problem is, I can't seem to get my computer to connect to it. I got the thing into recovery mode, but my computer just sees it as an unknown device, despite my having installed the Google driver, the ADB universal driver, and a couple others, so I'm pretty frustrated. I must admit I don't know what I'm doing, as I usually work with iPhone and Mac. Anyways, can someone help me flash a new Android OS on here and get my computer to see the device in recovery mode to start?
Hi,
I wanted get a more vanilla Android to run on the Kindle Fire so I read everything I think I would need to know to proceed (I know it's a bit more difficult than on other devices, but that is not the problem here).
I have already rooted and flashed multiple other androids, so I'm not a total beginner.
My Amzon Kindle Fire HDX 7 is running Fire OS 4.5.5.2 without any modifications like a new device:
Not rooted
Stock Recovery
Locked Bootloader
Stock Rom
But before I could even start to try and flash TWRP, the tablet wasn't recognized by my Windows 10 Desktop-PC. So I tried to install the official Amazon Fire Driver.
It was already pretty weird, because Windows didn't do that "device connected"-sound or showed a popup that it is installing drivers.
I checked the Device Manager and it showed nothing. There was no "unknown device" or "Kindle Fire".
I tried other cables, other phones, other PCs
The only Popup I get is on the Tablet that says that its connected to a slow charger.
ADB is enabled. I have tried to do a factory reset, but that didn't help.
I have read other threads, but they either already have flashed something or they are suggested to install drivers via the device manager (which is not listing the tablet, in my case)
I have thought about rooting with kingroot and then flashing TWRP with a terminal app, but I'm afraid that that may brick the device and I woudn't have the backup possibility to reflash with a PC.
I hope someone knows what to do. Maybe amazon has some special drivers that I haven't found?
I would be very happy for any response
Thanks
Hischem said:
Hi,
I wanted get a more vanilla Android to run on the Kindle Fire so I read everything I think I would need to know to proceed (I know it's a bit more difficult than on other devices, but that is not the problem here).
I have already rooted and flashed multiple other androids, so I'm not a total beginner.
My Amzon Kindle Fire HDX 7 is running Fire OS 4.5.5.2 without any modifications like a new device:
Not rooted
Stock Recovery
Locked Bootloader
Stock Rom
But before I could even start to try and flash TWRP, the tablet wasn't recognized by my Windows 10 Desktop-PC. So I tried to install the official Amazon Fire Driver.
It was already pretty weird, because Windows didn't do that "device connected"-sound or showed a popup that it is installing drivers.
I checked the Device Manager and it showed nothing. There was no "unknown device" or "Kindle Fire".
I tried other cables, other phones, other PCs
The only Popup I get is on the Tablet that says that its connected to a slow charger.
ADB is enabled. I have tried to do a factory reset, but that didn't help.
I have read other threads, but they either already have flashed something or they are suggested to install drivers via the device manager (which is not listing the tablet, in my case)
I have thought about rooting with kingroot and then flashing TWRP with a terminal app, but I'm afraid that that may brick the device and I woudn't have the backup possibility to reflash with a PC.
I hope someone knows what to do. Maybe amazon has some special drivers that I haven't found?
I would be very happy for any response
Thanks
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First, you can't just install TWRP on this device. Some prep work is involved including rooting and installing a vulnerable bootloader.
It is possible the USB connection (one or both middle pins) are damaged on the HDX given you have tried different hosts, USB cables and ports with no response. If the pins look OK the connector may have partially dislodged from the mainboard. Not much can be done about that unless you are handy with a soldering iron.
Davey126 said:
First, you can't just install TWRP on this device. Some prep work is involved including rooting and installing a vulnerable bootloader.
It is possible the USB connection (one or both middle pins) are damaged on the HDX given you have tried different hosts, USB cables and ports with no response. If the pins look OK the connector may have partially dislodged from the mainboard. Not much can be done about that unless you are handy with a soldering iron.
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Thanks for your response,
Rooting would be pretty easy, as it is rootable with Kingroot. I wanted to follow this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-4-5-5-2-easy-to-root-unlock-t3571240
I wonder if it would be possible to do this without a pc. I know it is possible to flash a custom recovery with the rooted device alone, but I'm not sure if I could unlock the bootloader like that.
If I had to solder I would either give it to a repair shop or just leave it.
Hischem said:
Thanks for your response,
Rooting would be pretty easy, as it is rootable with Kingroot. I wanted to follow this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/thor-4-5-5-2-easy-to-root-unlock-t3571240
I wonder if it would be possible to do this without a pc. I know it is possible to flash a custom recovery with the rooted device alone, but I'm not sure if I could unlock the bootloader like that.
If I had to solder I would either give it to a repair shop or just leave it.
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You can root and therotically flash a vulnerable bootloader w/o the benefit of a tether. Unlocking must be done via fastboot which requires a hardwire host.
Servicing a HDX 7 would be cost prohibitive. Can snag a used one in perfect condition (aside from battery age) on many auction sites for 60-75 USD.
I just replaced the USB port/ribbon cable on my HDX7. Took about 20 minutes and $15. No soldering required. Just be sure to peel the back off by hand (don't use pry tools or you'll crack your screen). After completion I was able to unlock bootloader and install TWRP and Lineage OS.
robnhl said:
I just replaced the USB port/ribbon cable on my HDX7. Took about 20 minutes and $15. No soldering required. Just be sure to peel the back off by hand (don't use pry tools or you'll crack your screen). After completion I was able to unlock bootloader and install TWRP and Lineage OS.
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Wow, so you just pulled the HDX open and popped in the replacement port? No soldering? Does it just hook in? I'm hesitant to do this, it's a nice piece of hardware and I'd hate to bust it if there was another option (like paying a professional to do it...).
Any way to root and get a working google play store without a tether/USB/ADB?
You have to peel the black strip off to access the screws to take the body apart. If I could do it then I'm sure you'll be able to make it work.