WELCOME, ALL.
After a very tiring process of swapping between ROMs and changing regions, APKs, et cetera, we have finally been able to perfect the method for unlocking the bootloader of the RMX2155! This is a detailed guide aimed to give you an easy time!----------------------------------------------------------------------------I AM NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, BRICKED PHONES, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT HAPPENS. IT IS YOUR CHOICE TO FOLLOW THIS GUIDE, AND THE CONSEQUENCES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FILES NEEDED:
So that you don't need to go through the irritating process of downloading everything, extracting the OFP, and going to sketchy places to try and find a stock ROM, you can now download everything from either one of the links below:
7.26 GB folder on MEGA
mega.nz
RMX2155UBL.zip | by OrthodoxOxygen for Realme 7
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
www.androidfilehost.com
Both links contain the same content: everything needed for this guide. It'll save you a lot of time.
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PROCEDURE:
1. Download the .zip file from either of the links above, and then extract the files from inside.
2. Navigate to the "MTK Drivers" folder, extract the files, and then install them. For ".inf" files: You must right-click, and then select "Install" from the drop-down menu. You may have to disable a Windows setting for this to work, however, as they are unsigned drivers. You can learn how to do this here: https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/ho...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
3. Install Python if you haven't already. MAKE SURE TO ADD TO PATH.
4. Hold "shift" on your keyboard, and right-click on the Windows home-key. Click "Command Prompt (Admin)".
5. Type in the command "pip install pyusb pyserial json5", and then close your command prompt once it is done installing.
6. Extract the "Bypass Tools.zip" into a folder, and then navigate to the "Driver" folder within. Right-click on the file named "cdc-adm.inf" file, and select "Install". Wait for it to finish - though, it shouldn't take any longer than a second.
7. Install libUSB, and then open it. Power your phone off, and keep it that way. LibUSB should be called "Filter Wizard" in your start-menu. Right-click on it, and run it as an administrator. Have your RMX2155 and a trusty MTP cable on-hand. Click on "Install a device filter", then connect your Realme 7 with both volume-buttons pressed. Select and install the device that appears. It should have something like "MTK" in its name. Do this quickly, as it usually disappears after a few seconds. Once that is done: Unplug your phone.
8. Head to the folder with the bypass tools inside, and open "brom.bat". Connect your device with both volume buttons pressed. It should say something along the lines of: "Protection disabled" if it is successful. Disconnect your phone again.
9. Open the flash-tool folder, and launch the application inside. It is named: "flash_tool.exe". Select the scatter file inside the "OFP Contents" folder within the ROM folder, and un-check the following boxes: "Opposerver 2", "Special preload", "My custom", and "Cdt engineering".
10. Make sure that the box above where it lists all those files says: "Download only". This is very important. After you've verified that those boxes are without check-marks, and that the method is "Download only": Press the "Download" button at the top, connect your phone, and then press the volume-buttons. Once your phone is done flashing and a green check-mark is displayed: It will then boot. If it doesn't boot automatically, wait a few more seconds, and then hold the power key until it turns on. Give it some time.
11. Once it starts, and after you've gone through the main set-up process, you'll need to change your region to "Vietnam". This is a very important step to get your bootloader unlocked. For the sake of making this short: Follow the link. It will take you to a guide that should work for all OPPO devices. Please, read it carefully. From top to bottom. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...dated-instructions-now-working-again.4143415/
12. Move the Deep Test .APK file to your phone. Install it, and then open it. Submit your application, and wait. After: Just follow the directions given, and use ADB to unlock that bootloader. Use the following video to help you out if you don't already know how to unlock your bootloader with ADB! It also shows you how to flash a recovery, which will be useful if you wanna do that sorta stuff.
13. Success!
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If you find that your phone won't connect through fastboot or SP Flash Tools after you've finished unlocking your bootloader, uninstall the LibUSB filter for your device (not the program), and then reinstall it.
For those of you wondering, YES, your phone can be flashed with GSIs, as it is a treble phone. However, you should download the "Treble Check" app off of the Playstore, as it supplies you with important information relating to which ROMs you can use with your device. IF YOU DO NOT MAKE SURE TO FLASH THE CORRECT GSI FILE TO YOUR PHONE, YOU MAY HARD-BRICK IT. Take a look at the guide below. Happy flashing!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...n-realme-7-using-super-gsi-installer.4280785/
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If you need help, just ask below!
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EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO:
@albatron34000
@SwizzRM7
Working with you has been great!
All has been confirmed to work. Your bootloader is now unlockable. Have fun!
Hello
Thanks for the info
Someone already tried it, did it work?
vehare1129 said:
Hello
Thanks for the info
Someone already tried it, did it work?
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Yes. According to the person who sent me these instructions: It does unlock the bootloader, which allows you to flash Magisk, TWRP, and ROMs. I haven't tried it myself, and this method has only recently become public due to my post - meaning that we need to wait for a brave soul to risk their Realme 7 for further development. Let's hope somebody tries this out soon. I'd be absolutely ecstatic if we could get one or two more people to confirm that it works.
Got it, thanks again to you and "Albatron34000" for the method
Hope there will be brave souls to test this method
It's just ridiculous that version 2155 still won't let you unlock the bootloader
All that remains is to wait...
OrthodoxOxygen said:
Yes. According to the person who sent me these instructions: It does unlock the bootloader, which allows you to flash Magisk, TWRP, and ROMs. I haven't tried it myself, and this method has only recently become public due to my post - meaning that we need to wait for a brave soul to risk their Realme 7 for further development. Let's hope somebody tries this out soon. I'd be absolutely ecstatic if we could get one or two more people to confirm that it works.
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vehare1129 said:
Got it, thanks again to you and "Albatron34000" for the method
Hope there will be brave souls to test this method
It's just ridiculous that version 2155 still won't let you unlock the bootloader
All that remains is to wait...
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Make sure you give full credit to Albatron34000. All I did was write the guide. But: Yeah. It seems we'll just have to wait for now. If we can get confirmation from one or two people that it really does work: I'll remove a good amount of the warnings, and make the final version of this guide.
So, does this method work?
Has anyone tried it yet?
EssauRojas said:
So, does this method work?
Has anyone tried it yet?
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tryed by many and it work. any problem just ask.
Question:
I need exactly the version from this post "RealmeUI Version RMX2151PU_11.A.87"?
Or can I download the version from https://www.realme.com/ph/support/software-update ?
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Question:
I need exactly the version from this post "RealmeUI Version RMX2151PU_11.A.87"?
Or can I download the version from https://www.realme.com/ph/support/software-update ?
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No, this is the OTA file. You need the full stock ROM, which is around 8 GB. Give me some more time, and I will bundle all these files together for an easier process. Also: The guide is not 100% complete. I'd say it's about 90% done. By the end of today or tomorrow, the guide should be fully done.
OrthodoxOxygen said:
No, this is the OTA file. You need the full stock ROM, which is around 8 GB. Give me some more time, and I will bundle all these files together for an easier process. Also: The guide is not 100% complete. I'd say it's about 90% done. By the end of today or tomorrow, the guide should be fully done.
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Ah, I got it.
Thanks for your work!
vehare1129 said:
Ah, I got it.
Thanks for your work!
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No problem! Make sure to thank @albatron34000 , too.
The guide should now be complete, and is awaiting testing. All I ask for now (although it may be a bit pushy) is that somebody tries this method - understanding that they may brick their phone in the process. Any volunteers will be very greatly appreciated.
I have no problem trying but, does anyone have a guide to unbrick the RMX2155? (Just in case)
EssauRojas said:
I have no problem trying but, does anyone have a guide to unbrick the RMX2155? (Just in case)
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Should be the same way you flashed it, but just with RMX2155 firmware. Only problem is finding it. I remember someone sent me a link for it. I'll send it to you in a second. Just let me find it.
OrthodoxOxygen said:
Should be the same way you flashed it, but just with RMX2155 firmware. Only problem is finding it. I remember someone sent me a link for it. I'll send it to you in a second. Just let me find it.
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It's a sketchy site, but these are usually the only places you'll find firmware files for these kinds of phones, unfortunately. https://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=folder&id=70767
OrthodoxOxygen said:
THIS GUIDE NOW NEEDS TO BE TESTED BY A READER.
Yes, you read that title right. This method unlocks the bootloader of the RMX2155 (Global Version) of the Realme 7.
I cannot say with certainty that this works because I haven't tried it for myself, but - according to @albatron34000 - it allowed them to successfully use the apk method of unlocking the bootloader, and subsequently root the RMX2155 (Although, it reportedly does not pass the safety-net check). The instructions are below.
I AM NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, BRICKED PHONES, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT HAPPENS. IT IS YOUR CHOICE TO FOLLOW THIS GUIDE, AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
FILES NEEDED:
So that you don't need to go through the irritating process of downloading everything, extracting the OFP, and going to sketchy places to try and find a stock ROM, you can now download everything right here:
File folder on MEGA
mega.nz
Contains everything needed for this guide. It'll save you a lot of time.
PROCEDURE:
1. Download the all the files above from the MEGA link.
2. Install Python if you haven't already. MAKE SURE TO ADD TO PATH.
3. Hold "shift" on your keyboard, and right-click on the Windows home-key. Click "Command Prompt (Admin)".
4. Type in the command "pip install pyusb pyserial json5", and then close your command prompt once it is done installing.
5. Extract the "Bypass Tools.zip" into a folder, and then navigate to the "Driver" folder within. Right-click on the file named "cdc-adm.inf" file, and select "Install". Wait for it to finish - though, it shouldn't take any longer than a second.
6. Install libUSB, and then open it. It should be called "Filter Wizard" in your start-menu. Have your RMX2155 and a trusty MTP cable on-hand. Click on "Install a device filter", then connect your Realme 7 with both volume-buttons pressed. Select and install the device that appears. Once that is done: Unplug your phone.
7. Head to the folder with the bypass tools inside, and open "brom.bat". Connect your device with both volume buttons pressed. It should say something along the lines of: "Protection disabled" if it is successful.
8. Open the flash-tool folder, and launch the application inside. It is named: "flash_tool.exe". Select the scatter file inside the "OFP Contents" folder within the ROM folder, and un-check the following boxes: "Opposerver 2", "Special preload", "My custom", and "Cdt engineering".
9. Make sure that the box above where it lists all those files says: "Download only". This is very important. After you've verified that those boxes are un-ticked, and that the method is "Download only": Press the "Download" button at the top, and connect your phone using the volume-buttons. Once your phone is done flashing and a green check-mark is displayed: It will then boot. Give it some time. Once it starts, select "Vietnam" as your region.
10. Finally: Enable MTP to your phone through developer options, and move the Deep Test .apk file to your phone. Install it, and then open it. Submit your application, and wait. After: Just follow the directions given, and use ADB to unlock that bootloader.
11. Success!
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If you need help: Just ask!
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
@albatron34000
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Tested this today, and every step worked until i reached step 10. I installed the apk and it just refuses to work. Once i hit "Start Applying" and agreed to the content it fails after clicking on "Submit application" Saying it 'failed to submit application, This model does not support in-depth test'
SwizzRM7 said:
Tested this today, and every step worked until i reached step 10. I installed the apk and it just refuses to work. Once i hit "Start Applying" and agreed to the content it fails after clicking on "Submit application" Saying it 'failed to submit application, This model does not support in-depth test'
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Hey. Thanks a lot for testing this! Can you try and change your region to "India", please?
OrthodoxOxygen said:
Hey. Thanks a lot for testing this! Can you try and change your region to "India", please?
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Okay sure, i will try that.
Edit: Sadly that didn't work either. Same results.
Thank you anyways for taking the time of making this guide, if there's any other solutions i could try, please let me know.
SwizzRM7 said:
Okay sure, i will try that.
Edit: Sadly that didn't work either. Same results.
Thank you anyways for taking the time of making this guide, if there's any other solutions i could try, please let me know.
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Hold on. Watching someone else unlock the Indian variant. It seems they are using the a.43 stock ROM. I'm going to upload a deep-test apk that should be compatible. If that doesn't work: We'll have to try a different ROM. The one I had you flash was a.87 - which might have fixed the vulnerability, if that's how people are getting around to unlocking their bootloaders. I'll reply to you again once I upload it.
EDIT: Nevermind. I can just attach it here!
EDIT #2: AH. Did you turn on "OEM Unlocking" in the developer options?
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This tutorial is for the LG L5 II (E455/E460) and shall work on other LG phones too.
Many thanks to @iulykenoby who discovered this method.
To start, download a KDZ firmware for your LG E460 (and other phones) from here: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php
Be sure to match the phone with the right kdz!!!
1. Download LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix.ZIP (attached)
2. Download USB Driver http://algmcdn.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
If you can't boot anymore, enter into download/emergency mode and skip to step 5.
3. Put your phone in debugging mode (menu-Settings-Developer options-USB debugging).
4. Change your usb connection type to LG Software (menu-Settings-USB connection type)
5. Connect your phone to the PC and install USB Driver. After the installation disconnect and connect your phone again (to make sure it is detected).
6. Extract LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix.ZIP
7. Run B2CAppSetup.exe and let it install and update itself. You may be prompted to update your drivers.
8. If you've done everything correctly, you should see this:
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9. Close the official LG Mobile Support Tool.
10. Open Notepad in Administrator mode. (Go to windows menu, type notepad and right-click and run in Administrator mode)
11. Open the hosts file (c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc)
12. Add 127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com at the end of the host file.
13. Save the file. If the "Save as" dialog opens, it means you're not running notepad in administrator mode and you can't modify the hosts file.
14. Go to windows menu, type cmd and right-click and run in Administrator mode.
15. Drag Automatic Offline Procedure.vbs over command prompt and hit enter.
16. Click OK
17. Click on windows enable icon in system tray to turn ON then click the dialog box OK.
18. Click Ok.
19. Make sure Type is set to 3GQCT and phone mode to DIAG. Select your KDZ file and click Normal web upgrade test.
20. Click on Upgrade Start.
21. Click on Clear phone Software update Registry and then click OK.
22. Software Update Procedure will start immediately. It will take some time to finish.
After the flashing procedure, don't forget to delete that line you added in hosts or else you won't be able to officialy update (online) your phone and you won't be able to download anything from lg. Also, a factory reset may be needed after flashing to avoid conflicts with the old app data.
Ohhhhhh thx mircea, work for me. The problem was on step 19, now it's all ok.
marce78 said:
Ohhhhhh thx mircea, work for me. The problem was on step 19, now it's all ok.
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You're welcome.
hey man thanks for the tutorial
I have a question though
what is the difference between version 10a, 10b, 10c ect
is it different firmware versions? can I flash a firmware from another country?
Is this official LG firmware?
Help me! My l5 e455 no more power
I followed all the steps and when the phone is not restarted, came in upload mode! Then I hung up and he did not start anymore!
Thanks for the tutorial. I needed that :good:
alonghinotti said:
I followed all the steps and when the phone is not restarted, came in upload mode! Then I hung up and he did not start anymore!
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Try booting again in upload mode. If I remember right it's: phone off and both volume keys pressed then introduce the usb cable. if you manage to boot in download mode, you can try to flash again. you surely didn't select the right kdz for your phone. be sure of your phone model and search for the right kdz for your phone. If you can boot in download mode nothing is lost, you can fix it.
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mircea89fzr said:
Try booting again in upload mode. If I remember right it's: phone off and both volume keys pressed then introduce the usb cable. if you manage to boot in download mode, you can try to flash again. you surely didn't select the right kdz for your phone. be sure of your phone model and search for the right kdz for your phone. If you can boot in download mode nothing is lost, you can fix it.
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It worked! I managed to get into download mode, and downloaded the correct ROM! Thank you!
alonghinotti said:
It worked! I managed to get into download mode, and downloaded the correct ROM! Thank you!
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You're welcome! don't forget to press thanks.
tnx for the useful guide, new E455 owner here.
I'm looking for ROM backup solution, Root of course and a compatible CWM for thise model.
are there such tools out yet or we have to sit tight for a while?
Axims said:
tnx for the useful guide, new E455 owner here.
I'm looking for ROM backup solution, Root of course and a compatible CWM for thise model.
are there such tools out yet or we have to sit tight for a while?
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For root, the attached file should work (change it's extension from .zip to .exe). Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337802
it will root with a chineese tool, but there you'll also find instructions to change it to supersu/superuser.
slipsystem said:
hey man thanks for the tutorial
I have a question though
what is the difference between version 10a, 10b, 10c ect
is it different firmware versions? can I flash a firmware from another country?
Is this official LG firmware?
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you can flash any firmware from any country as long as it is for your phone model. i recommend you flash a firmware that's not branded (for ex branded by orange) so you won't have extra software that will slow down your phone. on that website you will find firmwares for many phones. our phone (e460) received an update, that's why they are called "a" "b" "c".
mircea89fzr said:
you can flash any firmware from any country as long as it is for your phone model. i recommend you flash a firmware that's not branded (for ex branded by orange) so you won't have extra software that will slow your phone. on that website you will find firmwares for many phones. our phone (e460) received an update, that's why they are called "a" "b" "c".
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thanks alot man just the answer I was waiting for.
Malware
I suggest that you run that VROOT program in a sandbox as it is full of Malware or wait till someone posts an open source root exploitation method.
topkat0 said:
I suggest that you run that VROOT program in a sandbox as it is full of Malware or wait till someone posts an open source root exploitation method.
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I suggest you change your antivrus. On virustotal.com out of 43 antivirus apps only 1 found it as malware.
https://www.virustotal.com/ro/file/...ace3dbf4a827df5c59748b095a23f2b4314/analysis/
Symantec: WS.Reputation.1 (http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2010-051308-1854-99 )
I and others used vroot and had no problem with viruses or such. Stop spreading false information.
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Mircea,
I dont use or trust online scanners I prefer to use IDA and other tools to examine software. If you examine the software more closely you will find that it sends your PC information back to the author. It will also do an update check and install of the latest version automatically. It will also install an apk for a chinese file sharing site and multiple other files that he leaves in the phones system. I also rooted a test phone and it did root perfectly. I was not trying to scare people just give a little warning to be cautious when you install a program that has a primary interface language is not yours. I had no ill intentions just trying to make people aware of what I had found.
topkat0 said:
Mircea,
I dont use or trust online scanners I prefer to use IDA and other tools to examine software. If you examine the software more closely you will find that it sends your PC information back to the author. It will also do an update check and install of the latest version automatically. It will also install an apk for a chinese file sharing site and multiple other files that he leaves in the phones system. I also rooted a test phone and it did root perfectly. I was not trying to scare people just give a little warning to be cautious when you install a program that has a primary interface language is not yours. I had no ill intentions just trying to make people aware of what I had found.
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Yes, it installs a chineese apk because that's the root application (just like superuser). After installing supersu and deleting the chineese apk I scanned my phone with bitdefender and avg and found no malware.
You also can disable your internet before installing vroot on your computer, root your phone then uninstall it. Then you can scan your computer with any antivrus and antispyware software you want and you won't find a trace of Vroot. Before saying it's full of malware, you should prove it. I just proved with 43 antiviruses that it has no malware and all you're saying is you don't trust them. I also offered a solution to avoid sending information about your computer, IF that was the case. Also, using a sandbox just like you said is also ok.
How to get into download mode for e450
Sent from my LG-E450 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
hussain59 said:
How to get into download mode for e450
Sent from my LG-E450 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Remove the battery, then reinsert the battery.
press volup + vol down
plug in the usb cable
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your phone will start download mode
slipsystem said:
Remove the battery, then reinsert the battery.
press volup + vol down
plug in the usb cable
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your phone will start download mode
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Volume up down both buttons at a time got it thanks btw l5ii has a locked bootloader
Sent from my LG-E450 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
So I was poking around all over and there really isn't a good guide on how to Root the Dell 7840 after the Lollipop update. So I figured i would make one so others don't have to piece together info like i did.
NOTE: Dell just released LL 5.1 to the 7840!!! You can root it using xBIGREDDx's method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62013578&postcount=43
You can use this guide for social-design-concept's method that xBIGREDDx mentions in his new method! PLEASE SHOOT HIM A THANKS!!!!
Before we start:
A. the info in this article is collected from several other users hard work I am just trying to make the process simple i would like to thank the developers/testors that have gotten us this far
Especially social-design-concepts and his work here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2975096
Please shoot him a thanks! We owe him for the mad skill!
B. If your device gets bricked for some strange reason or overheats and burns your house down again, for some strange reason. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
So to start, download this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952604606
And this:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
And this:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Install the Intel Android Drivers first, worked fine for me on Windows 10, should work fine on 8 and 7.
Plug your 7840 into your computer and do three things:
1. COPY the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip to your devices EXTERNAL SD CARD not the internal memory!!!
2. Enable USB Debugging after enabling debug mode (tap the Build Number under About Tablet til it says your a developer)
3. Disable MTP mode by going into the Storage setting menu option clicking the options button at the top right and unchecking MTP
Extract the IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015-PTR archive to your desktop (or where ever you want to open it from)
Open the folder and run the Launcher.bat file
Everything should be installed correctly as long as the Intel Drivers installed properly.
It will bring you to this screen:
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Just type T4 and hit enter
Your device should reboot to this screen:
This is where it gets tricky, if you go into the device manager on your computer you should see this:
You will need to right click it and click Update Driver Software
Then click this:
Then this:
Select the one in the list that says this:
Then select the one that says Intel Android Bootloader Interface:
It should install properly, close all the windows and if you go back to your command prompt (the thing you typed T4 into and hit enter) you will notice it is already copying stuff:
When its done you will see it setting up the temporary recovery, looks like this:
Your device will boot into Clockwork Mod Recovery using the Up and Down Volume buttons and the Power button to select, select "Install Zip"
Then "Choose Zip from External SdCard"
Select the SuperSu Zip you put on here earlier
When it gets done go back to the first menu and select "Reboot System Now"
it will ask if you want to "Fix Root"
select yes
When you get into Android you will need to install Busybox for root to work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
And you should be rooted!! Worked for me no hiccups. I'm definitely no programming wiz but I'll try to help if something isn't working.
BTW just tested after rooting and Xposed and GravityBox both work just fine.... Thank you Dell for making this thing mostly AOSP
You may want to credit some folks in your original post, for example (at a minimum) link to the place where you got the androidfilehost link, and mention the developers who created the tool.
Chyrio said:
So I was poking around all over and there really isn't a good guide on how to Root the Dell 7840 after the Lollipop update. So I figured i would make one so others don't have to piece together info like i did.
Before we start:
A. the info in this article is collected from several other users hard work I am just trying to make the process simple i would like to thank the developers/testors that have gotten us this far
B. If your device gets bricked for some strange reason or overheats and burns your house down again, for some strange reason. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
So to start, download this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952604606
And this:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
And this:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Install the Intel Android Drivers first, worked fine for me on Windows 10, should work fine on 8 and 7.
Plug your 7840 into your computer and do three things:
1. COPY the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip to your devices EXTERNAL SD CARD not the internal memory!!!
2. Enable USB Debugging after enabling debug mode (tap the Build Number under About Tablet til it says your a developer)
3. Disable MTP mode by going into the Storage setting menu option clicking the options button at the top right and unchecking MTP
Extract the IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015-PTR archive to your desktop (or where ever you want to open it from)
Open the folder and run the Launcher.bat file
Everything should be installed correctly as long as the Intel Drivers installed properly.
It will bring you to this screen:
Just type T4 and hit enter
Your device should reboot to this screen:
This is where it gets tricky, if you go into the device manager on your computer you should see this:
You will need to right click it and click Update Driver Software
Then click this:
Then this:
Select the one in the list that says this:
Then select the one that says Intel Android Bootloader Interface:
It should install properly, close all the windows and if you go back to your command prompt (the thing you typed T4 into and hit enter) you will notice it is already copying stuff:
When its done you will see it setting up the temporary recovery, looks like this:
Your device will boot into Clockwork Mod Recovery using the Up and Down Volume buttons and the Power button to select, select "Install Zip"
Then "Choose Zip from External SdCard"
Select the SuperSu Zip you put on here earlier
When it gets done go back to the first menu and select "Reboot System Now"
it will ask if you want to "Fix Root"
select yes
When you get into Android you will need to install Busybox for root to work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
And you should be rooted!! Worked for me no hiccups. I'm definitely no programming wiz but I'll try to help if something isn't working.
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Updated, sorry man I had to run out the door right as I finished the post didn't look over the thing well enough. Please let me know if I missed someone else, I'll add them in there!
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Chyrio said:
BTW just tested after rooting and Xposed and GravityBox both work just fine.... Thank you Dell for making this thing mostly AOSP
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How do you install xposed?
Flash the zip for the x86 based device located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811 in social-design-concepts recovery, reboot and install the apk in that forum as well.
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I just got this tablet yesterday and updated to Lollipop (it arrived with Kitkat still loaded) and then headed over to the forum to find out it was a 5.1 update that had just came out!
Saw this thread, got really happy, and now I'm bummed to hear people are having a little trouble getting rooted on 5.1. Chyrio, I'm really new at this but I've rooted a Galaxy S4 and a Oneplus One by unlocking and flashing TWRP and installing custom roms from there. I don't know anything about the Intel architecture at all, how does this differ in terms of unlocking and rooting?
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I just got this tablet yesterday and updated to Lollipop (it arrived with Kitkat still loaded) and then headed over to the forum to find out it was a 5.1 update that had just came out!
Saw this thread, got really happy, and now I'm bummed to hear people are having a little trouble getting rooted on 5.1. Chyrio, I'm really new at this but I've rooted a Galaxy S4 and a Oneplus One by unlocking and flashing TWRP and installing custom roms from there. I don't know anything about the Intel architecture at all, how does this differ in terms of unlocking and rooting?
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I'm kinda new to it as well, but as far as I can tell, there isn't to much of a difference with how the android file structure is built. The hardware is different (obviously) creating the need for different drivers and new software. I know there is some kind of emulator for ARM architecture based apps in the OS itself but Recoveries and bootloader exploits are going to require redesign from the standard ways. Which social-design-concepts is hard at work on. Hopefully he can cook up something for us soon. I'm holding off on the 5.1 update for now waiting for the devs to work their magic.
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Any root method for Mac osx or linux?
NEED HELP!
when launching "launcher.bat, its giving me a message that states "the device can not work in this locked state"
not sure what is locking it from advancing. no passcode, debugging is on
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
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testastrettaR6 said:
NEED HELP!
when launching "launcher.bat, its giving me a message that states "the device can not work in this locked state"
not sure what is locking it from advancing. no passcode, debugging is on
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
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the launcher shows:
Device Status: FASTBOOT - ONLINE
Why is this differ than the screen shots? could this be the reason why it can not get past this stage?
Same here... Device state: Locked.
Have you solved your problem?
Anyone had the same issue?
UPDATE: Bootloader unlocked. Device State: Unlocked. But know when I try to insert T4 it copies the files and on the tablet is says "Okay." The cmw does not open. Please help!
testastrettaR6 said:
NEED HELP!
when launching "launcher.bat, its giving me a message that states "the device can not work in this locked state"
not sure what is locking it from advancing. no passcode, debugging is on
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
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the launcher shows:
Device Status: FASTBOOT - ONLINE
Why is this differ than the screen shots? could this be the reason why it can not get past this stage?
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Hello everyone,
I will share my experience with you, and I hope for a solution!
A few days ago I rooted my Lenovo tab 2 A10-30 successfully using Kingroot. Then, I tried to change Kinguser with SuperSU, which I also successfully did. However, I noticed that although the main root app was SuperSU, Kingroot was still on my phone, so I deleted it using a bloatware removal app and restarted the tablet. Now it won't turn on. It gets stuck at the Lenovo loading screen, and that's about it. When I press the power button + volume down button, it gets me to a Chinese menu that is not the recovery mode (there is no MMC, just options about voloume, colors, mic test etc). If I press the volume up+ volume down + power button, it just brightens the screen and shows nothing.
I tried flashing the stock ROM using the Smart Phone Flash Tool, but the PC does not recognize fully the tablet (it just prompts me to install the Lenovo USB drivers, and I cannot access the tablet's internal storage). Moreover, the Lenovo windows applications do not recognize the tablet when I connect it to the PC.
I really do hope that there is a way I can fix it.. Thank you all in advance.
Hi,
I did almost exactly the same... Kingroot, tried to remove bloatware with another app, and ended up with a bricked tablet I can still access the bootloader, but flashing the tablet from there is to no avail.
I am still looking for the original ROM, which seems nowhere to be found. Did you, by any chance, make a backup first?
Another one here But I'am able to go into recovery and into adb sideload, from there I can view internal memory(/system). And it looks like system is trying to load supersu-daemon which was removed and it can't get past that. I tried to recover paths (to original ones), but it still wont go past loading screen. (it is just restarting the app_process32).
Now if we only could get the hold on original factory firmware... from there one we can sideload it via fastboot.
And for the drivers you need andorid usb drivers https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html#top
TLDR; we are looking for TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip
So, I have spent about 5 hours attempting to find a way to dump the firmware without first rooting the device, so that I could share it with you guys (and have a backup for myself in case I attempt to root it myself.) Unfortunately it seems like it needs to be rooted before I can create a nandroid backup through adb. Unfortunately the tablet is not based on mtk, and I cannot find any qualcomm utils that can dump the firmware.
The one Qualcomm util I found (QFIL) seems like it is only for flashing, and for backing up some individual data for the tablet (I assume it may contain such as license keys for the commercial features in the recent phones such as Sony Xperia Z3). I also looked into fastboot, and that too can only flash a new firmware.
So, unless the tablet gets rooted I don't see any way to make a proper backup.
I am unable to post links in messages, so you need to do some manual editing.
dz0ny said:
TLDR; we are looking for TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip
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This however seems like very valuable information, unfortunately the only places I can find that has this available for download is charging money for access to the file.
50$ at dlgsm,com www DOT dlgsm DOT com/register.php?file=TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip&dir=%2FFLASH-FILES%2FLENOVO%2FT_Series%2FTB2-X30F
or from 10$ at pars-hamrah,com: www DOT pars-hamrah DOT com/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B5%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D9%87%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87/38027-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%AC%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%86%D9%88%D9%88-lenovo-tb2-x30f-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AE%D9%87-s000015-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%88%DB%8C%D8%AF-5-1-1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DA%AF%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA.html"]Here[/URL]
It might also be available www DOT fars-gsm DOT com/75531-tb2-x30f_usr_s000015_1601151950_q8009_row_qpst-zip.html, at least they list the changelog for the firmware.
Since I have no use for a firmware right now, I will not be buying access to one (unless I at some point manage to brick mine as well). But if anyone decides to do so, please share it so others can enjoy it as well. I also suspect that if the file was available, it would increase the probability of someone attempting to make a custom rom at some point as well, it is a very cheap tablet when on sale, so it should have good potential for a community.
PS: I also stumbled over something called vRoot, that might be an alternative to Kingroot, although I have no idea whether it is as good at rooting and not installing unwanted extra apps. I guess someone who has used it on a tablet/phone that has a backup available might be able to shed some light on that.
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omrtpsycho said:
If I press the volume up+ volume down + power button, it just brightens the screen and shows nothing.
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This is the QFIL (Qualcomm Flash something system) mode, however I do now know whether that helps anything at all. Since it seems to me it probably wont accept the TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip file mentioned in the thread. It seems to expect some xml file, maybe the zip file contains that?
Hi guys i have been strugling with this unit The last 3 days. I have eksakt same problem. I found these files: lenovo-forums.ru/files/category/106-прошивки-lenovo-tab-2-a10-30/
I extracted Them but dont know how to flash Them ?? Hope u guys Can help (sorry for bad english)
To Download files from Lenovo-forums.ru i logged in with my Google account
[PUT ROM TEMPORARILY HERE: https://www.wetransfer.com/download...024ee2974a44f8aa50e3dcd120160615184237/a84735 ]
Wow, suddenly action! With the help of Dead2 and Andersbp I have made some progress. Here are my steps:
I purchased the ROM from the Iranian site, and downloaded the other from the Russian forum. So now I have 2 ROMs:
65M TB2-X30F_S000015_160115_ROW_TO_TB2-X30F_S000016_160602_ROW_WCA72E4AB5.zip (Russian)
1.1G TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip (Iranian)
The smaller one is simply an update, which you could install easily:
1) boot into Recovery Mode
2) select "Apply Update from ADB"
3) run: adb sideload TB2-X30F_S000015_160115_ROW_TO_TB2-X30F_S000016_160602_ROW_WCA72E4AB5.zip
Which works... UNLESS YOU ROOTED THE DEVICE. Then it fails, and does not want to update. Thanks Lenovo
So, the larger one is a different type of ROM. This one will not load with adb sideload (gives footprint and signature error). But it DOES contain all the files to flash with QFIL (Qualcomm Flash something system).
Here I'm stuck. I followed this guide:
http://guidebelajar.blogspot.nl/2016/03/guide-how-to-flash-firmware-lenovo-vibe-p1.html
and tried to install these packages:
1) You must download and install USB Driver for Lenovo on your windows computer or PC.
2) QPST-2.7.422-qfil-qcom-Upgrade-Tool-20140422
3) Download Qualcomm HSUSB USB COM Drivers
(Note that you need to register and log in to needrom.com FIRST. Then click the link, but it will give an access error. Remove all in the URL after needrom.com (so go back to the main site), then go back to the download link, and it will work - the file is there.)
1) and 2) install pretty fine, but 3) is just a zip with a lot of drivers, no installer. I have no clue on how to install the proper driver...
Furthermore, the site suggests to install something on the device itself:
5) Create a folder with the name sdfuse in the root of the SD-card phone
6) Put the qsb-firmware (file with the extension .qsb) in the folder sdfuse.
Here I have 2 problems: First, my device does not boot, so I cannot create/copy files. Seconly: I cannot find qsb-firmware.qsb anywhere...
@ Dead2: How did you go through these steps?
Zwartoog said:
I purchased the ROM from the Iranian site, and downloaded the other from the Russian forum. So now I have 2 ROMs:
65M TB2-X30F_S000015_160115_ROW_TO_TB2-X30F_S000016_160602_ROW_WCA72E4AB5.zip (Russian)
1.1G TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip (Iranian)
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Great, thanks for sharing the firmware, I hope you and everyone else with a softbricked tablet can get it fixed now
I am sure some of those would be willing to donate a couple of bucks to you if they get theirs working again.
Zwartoog said:
3) Download Qualcomm HSUSB USB COM Drivers
(Note that you need to register and log in to needrom.com FIRST. Then click the link, but it will give an access error. Remove all in the URL after needrom.com (so go back to the main site), then go back to the download link, and it will work - the file is there.)
1) and 2) install pretty fine, but 3) is just a zip with a lot of drivers, no installer. I have no clue on how to install the proper driver...
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Ok, I used a LenovoUsbDriver_v1.0.12.exe driver installer, and that includes the HSUSB drivers needed, and I can confirm that windows recognizes the tablet as being in HSUSB mode with those. Whether QFIL does I have not tested.
I got the driver package from here: www DOT teamandroiders DOT com/lenovo-usb-drivers-download/
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@ Dead2: How did you go through these steps?
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After you get past installing the HSUSB driver, you are officially the one that has gotten furthest on this.
I will assist in any way I can, but I will not attempt flashing my own tablet until I actually need to
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After you get past installing the HSUSB driver, you are officially the one that has gotten furthest on this.
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We'll get this working
Dead2 said:
Ok, I used a LenovoUsbDriver_v1.0.12.exe driver installer, and that includes the HSUSB drivers needed, and I can confirm that windows recognizes the tablet as being in HSUSB mode with those. Whether QFIL does I have not tested.
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I tried that one too, but to no avail When I try to execute the executable, it ask for administrator permission, and after that vanishes...
I am running Windows 8, 64 bit. You?
Other question: when is your tablet recognised by Windows? Also in Recovery Mode?
Thanks!
Great work so far guys ! I Will try tomorrow with The new information! Mine is rootet so dont look good for me :/
Zwartoog:
The russian site also have Big files (1gb)
You Saw Them ?
Andersbp said:
Great work so far guys ! I Will try tomorrow with The new information! Mine is rootet so dont look good for me :/
Zwartoog:
The russian site also have Big files (1gb)
You Saw Them ?
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No, I have spent too many hours translating Farsi today, was quite happy to find this one easily accessible on the Russian site
Can you check one of the bigger files? Might come in handy if my version seems incompatible for some reason...
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No, I have spent too many hours translating Farsi today, was quite happy to find this one easily accessible on the Russian site
Can you check one of the bigger files? Might come in handy if my version seems incompatible for some reason...
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Sure Will try tomorrow
Huge breakthrough
I now have a unrootet, unbricked and stable unit again!
First i followed this guide:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YxnBnMMx7Xg/VnaiVim76VI/AAAAAAAAURo/pz5IiaVdlcQ/s320/qfil.jpg
But insted of this:
9. Now, enter your Lenovo Vibe P1 into recovery mode. you can do it by :
Press the Volume Up button and keep holding it while connecting it to the computer/laptop using USB cable.
Lenovo Vibe P1 will vibrate one time, and you will see black screen.
You need to hold in VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN AND POWER button at same time. Until you see
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now you can continue with the guide, and use QFIL.
I used this firmware: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9affStJ4JQ1U3JXUTZFTDJ6NU0
Extract the rar file. Inside you will find the files needed in QFIL.
Hope this helps you guys
Andersbp said:
Huge breakthrough
I now have a unrootet, unbricked and stable unit again!
First i followed this guide:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YxnBnMMx7Xg/VnaiVim76VI/AAAAAAAAURo/pz5IiaVdlcQ/s320/qfil.jpg
But insted of this:
9. Now, enter your Lenovo Vibe P1 into recovery mode. you can do it by :
Press the Volume Up button and keep holding it while connecting it to the computer/laptop using USB cable.
Lenovo Vibe P1 will vibrate one time, and you will see black screen.
You need to hold in VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN AND POWER button at same time. Until you see
Now you can continue with the guide, and use QFIL.
I used this firmware: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9affStJ4JQ1U3JXUTZFTDJ6NU0
Extract the rar file. Inside you will find the files needed in QFIL.
Hope this helps you guys
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Super! Will try this tonight. Just in case: which Windows version are you using?
Zwartoog said:
Super! Will try this tonight. Just in case: which Windows version are you using?
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I use windows 10
Andersbp said:
Huge breakthrough
I now have a unrootet, unbricked and stable unit again!
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Great work! I am glad I was able to help you guys get this fixed
Andersbp said:
You need to hold in VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN AND POWER button at same time. Until you see
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Yep, its at the bottom of my first post also, found that out by accident while trying to get into the normal recovery.
Now, hopefully someone will want to port TWRP and CM13 or Paranoid to this tablet
Doh i did not see that Dead2
Thanks everybody together we defeated the problem !
SUPER! Succes here as well! The trick was indeed to hold both vol UP and DOWN
Now: brand-new unrooted device
Thanks
Btw: I noticed that the rom from Andersbp is a TB2-X30L rather than the TB2-X30F. I used my F file (paid for it, dammit ), and that one also works well.
I am currently checking if I can modify the stock ROM to enable root / mult-user. Any hints?
Nice zwartoog !
I Can root with kingroot.. Are there better alternatives ? Kingroot is Full of bloatware
Andersbp said:
Nice zwartoog !
I Can root with kingroot.. Are there better alternatives ? Kingroot is Full of bloatware
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Noo, no Kingroot. That's where all the disasters began. It is full of bloatware. Trying to uninstall Kingroot lead to bricking the device
Personally I am only interested in re-enabling the multi-user feature from lollipop. WHICH IS FOR SOME REASON DISABLED BY LENOVO Even when rooted and modifying the system/build.prop did not re-enable it.
I'm giving up now. At least I have a workable device. Restored pride. And more important: 3 happy kids
I think the TB2-X30L is the LTE version of the tablet, while the TB2-X30F is the wifi-only version. If correct, then there should be no problem
when using the LTE on a non-LTE model, but the other way around could potentially cause LTE to not work. The LTE firmware might have some
extra apps and settings enabled to cater to this ability, but it might also be completely identical. Btw, what does the model information say
after being flashed with the L firmware? In any case it is useful to know that they are cross-compatible, since sometimes there can be differences
in chipsets or screens that can cause minor or major problems.
As I mentioned earlier, another root alternative to kingroot seems to be vRoot, but I have not tried it myself. But now that it is possible to
recover a bricked tablet, it is also less risky to test such things.
BTW: Please remember to use the "Thanks!" button on posts you find helpful, I have tried to do so myself on the posts that I find helpful
I've already tried many apps, such as kingoroot, kingroot, one click root, framaroot, etc. i really need help. Thx in advance
kebakkaran said:
I've already tried many apps, such as kingoroot, kingroot, one click root, framaroot, etc. i really need help. Thx in advance
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I have same problem
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imrandewana said:
I have same problem
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Same issue here as well, nothing I try works on this phone, it's driving me insane.
EDIT: It's android 6, so you can't root the phone without a custom recovery.
WELP. So I just spent the past 2 days wasting my time on this god awful phone. I can't even access fastboot on this piece of crap, it comes up for 2 seconds and then disappears and no amount of "properly" installing usb drivers for it has helped. I even tried disabling driver signing and installing the drivers through adding legacy hardware. Nothing worked at all. So I thought I'd just install a custom recovery with sp flash tool. So I downloaded a stock rom for the vfd300 (my phone) from here: https://androidmtk.com/download-vodafone-stock-rom-models and ported TWRP using an ASUS Zenfone GO's TWRP.img.
Custom Recovery works fine, the phone does not. It is now stuck in a bootloop. Tried formatting everything (from TWRP) doesn't work. Tried flashing the rom again (even with the stock recovery) still stuck at bootloop, tried about 3 other vfd300 stock roms that people have uploaded to http://forum.gsmhosting.com and none of them have worked either. Currently downloading yet ANOTHER one and tbh I don't have high hopes. (EDIT: It didn't work)
Any help at this point would be appreciated.
Holy crispy crap it started............................. So I managed to find a working rom from (what appeared to be) some Vietnamese file hosting website .
You follow the instructions below at your own risk. No one is responsible for any damage done to your device but you.
I officially have root working on this device.
Now that I've done it, it's a surprisingly simple procedure. As I stated in the edit in my reply above, the VFD300 has Android 6 on it, which requires (afaik) a systemless root to be installed from recovery.
I ported the custom recovery from this thread (since the Z00VD has the same chip as the VFD) which you can download here.
Download the latest version of Chainfires beta SuperSU installer from this thread and transfer it to either your phones internal storage or SD card.
Also download a copy of SP Flash tool (if your fastboot works, use that instead). Finally, you will need this scatter file.
Unplug your phone from the computer and shut it down. Open SP Flash tool and click the download tab at the top.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Click "choose" next to the Scatter-loading file box and select the path to the scatter file you downloaded. IMPORTANT Make sure all boxes below except recovery are unchecked and select Download Only in the drop-down box. Double click on recovery in the Location column and point it to the custom recovery image you downloaded.
Click the Download button at the top and then plug your phone back in. The bottom bar will turn red, then purple, then yellow and once it is fully done flashing you will get a pop-up box with a green tick as confirmation.
Unplug your phone and reboot into recovery (Power+Vol-Up). In the custom recovery, select install, go to the directory you transferred Chainfires beta SuperSU.zip to, install it and reboot. TWRP will ask you if you want it to install root, DO NOT LET IT INSTALL ROOT. Your phone may loop a few times and can take up to 10 minutes to boot the first time, but it will be successfully rooted.
If you need a copy of the stock rom, download this one. If you want to flash this rom, make sure you use the scatter file in the roms archive and select firmware upgrade from the Download Only box on SP Flash Tool.
EDIT: I'm so sorry I borked the hyperlink order. Instead of linking to the scatter file I linked to the entire rom and vice versa with the stock rom link
Vikeyev
vikeyev please contact me at [email protected]
Hey ummm, this is a great tut. I have problem with mine though unfortunately :/. I've done all steps correctly, with each of them followed thoroughly but then I get to the point where my device isn't identified when I connect it to the computer. None of those colored 'bottom bars' pop up nor the green tick as confirmation concept. PLEASE HELP ME !
[UPDATE] When I disconnect my device, some BROM error comes up but idek what it means.
InevitableDefeat276 said:
Hey ummm, this is a great tut. I have problem with mine though unfortunately :/. I've done all steps correctly, with each of them followed thoroughly but then I get to the point where my device isn't identified when I connect it to the computer. None of those colored 'bottom bars' pop up nor the green tick as confirmation concept. PLEASE HELP ME !
[UPDATE] When I disconnect my device, some BROM error comes up but idek what it means.
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Did you make sure to power off your phone and unplug the USB, then press download and reconnect your phones usb? Don't turn the phone back on, just replug it in after you hit the download button.
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vikeyev please contact me at [email protected]
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....why?
stuck on loading
hi i'm a bit stumped here i followed all the steps to root my vfd 300 i got custom recovery installed but now when i reboot it the phone just sits on the loading part about 30 minutes i been waiting is there any thing i have missed or can do to solve this
thanks in advance
putzwon said:
hi i'm a bit stumped here i followed all the steps to root my vfd 300 i got custom recovery installed but now when i reboot it the phone just sits on the loading part about 30 minutes i been waiting is there any thing i have missed or can do to solve this
thanks in advance
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Sounds like a boot loop. You need to download the stock rom (it should be about 700mb or so and in rar format). Once you've downloaded the stock rom, extract the archive to a folder somewhere (you will need something like 7zip or Winrar). Open SP Flash tool, load the scatter file from the extracted folder and make sure you select every box. There should be a check mark in each box. Change SP Flash tools dropdown box to firmware upgrade (by default it is on Download Only) and then flash it similar to how you did with the recovery (make sure you change the recovery to the custom one from above).
If my instructions aren't clear enough, I can do it again to my phone and take pictures of the entire process to make it easier to follow.
vikeyev said:
Did you make sure to power off your phone and unplug the USB, then press download and reconnect your phones usb? Don't turn the phone back on, just replug it in after you hit the download button.
....why?
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Yeah man! I've done that as well but had no luck .
1. I've enabled USB Debugging Mode and I've shut my phone down (NOTE: It has not been connected to the computer)
2. I opened the SP Flash tool and I clicked the download tab at the top
3. I then choose next to the scatter-file thing and have relocated it to the scatter file that I've downloaded from your link
4. ALL boxes are unchecked except recovery with download-only in the drop-down box
5. I've done the recovery image and everything and then...
6. I plug my phone in (Yes, it's completely shut down from step 1) with the USB cable and nothing shows up (Colored bars, tick etc.)
7. When I unplug it, an error comes up and then I'm completely stuck with no idea of what to do next
[UPDATE] - Does my phone have to be on the latest version?
Same problem
I'm having the same issue. I follow the instructions, phone off, press download, etc. I dont get any bars changing colours.
Did you manage to sort it out yet?
[update] managed to work it out. the MT65xx drivers werent installed properly. Use the instructions here (I cant post links!!! google: sp-flash-tool-mediatek-mt65xx-drivers-download-and-installation-guide-including-bricked-devices) to get them working first, make sure the battery is out of your phone and the main instructions in this thread work first time.
huggies15 said:
I'm having the same issue. I follow the instructions, phone off, press download, etc. I dont get any bars changing colours.
Did you manage to sort it out yet?
[update] managed to work it out. the MT65xx drivers werent installed properly. Use the instructions here (I cant post links!!! google: sp-flash-tool-mediatek-mt65xx-drivers-download-and-installation-guide-including-bricked-devices) to get them working first, make sure the battery is out of your phone and the main instructions in this thread work first time.
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My brother, you're a genius . Thanks for helping out! It was worked. God bless!
stuck with a white circle runs
hi bro, i met the same issue.
I've done all the step successfully, and after i reboot my phone, it shows up with the logo of Vodafone, then a big circle became a smaller one, and then, the small circle runs endlessly.
I can go in recovery, but cannot boot the system.
I also did a memory test, got tow error
ERROR: NAND Flash was not detected!
ERROR: UFS was not detected!
I tried many times, and format whole flash and download all of them again.
it just doesn't work.
please help, thank you in advance.
frepeak said:
hi bro, i met the same issue.
I've done all the step successfully, and after i reboot my phone, it shows up with the logo of Vodafone, then a big circle became a smaller one, and then, the small circle runs endlessly.
I can go in recovery, but cannot boot the system.
I also did a memory test, got tow error
ERROR: NAND Flash was not detected!
ERROR: UFS was not detected!
I tried many times, and format whole flash and download all of them again.
it just doesn't work.
please help, thank you in advance.
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Bro I got the EXACT same issue now because I accidentally installed Supersu through TWRP (which is pretty stupid because it was mentioned to AVOID the Supersu prompt when exiting TWRP). I've been stuck on bootloop for a couple of days now .
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Did you make sure to power off your phone and unplug the USB, then press download and reconnect your phones usb? Don't turn the phone back on, just replug it in after you hit the download button.
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Bro, I accidentally installed Supersu when the prompt came up as I tried to exit TWRP. I know you said to NOT let it install, which was pretty stupid that I didn't read carefully what you wrote. Now I'm stuck in bootloop -_-.
Please help bro; I've tried flashing it to the stock rom, removing dalvik cache and everything etc. Nothing's working. Please help!
successfully got a rooted vfd 300
InevitableDefeat276 said:
Bro I got the EXACT same issue now because I accidentally installed Supersu through TWRP (which is pretty stupid because it was mentioned to AVOID the Supersu prompt when exiting TWRP). I've been stuck on bootloop for a couple of days now .
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Bro, I accidentally installed Supersu when the prompt came up as I tried to exit TWRP. I know you said to NOT let it install, which was pretty stupid that I didn't read carefully what you wrote. Now I'm stuck in bootloop -_-.
Please help bro; I've tried flashing it to the stock rom, removing dalvik cache and everything etc. Nothing's working. Please help!
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I was stuck in bootloop, but we don't share the same reason. I think there is something wrong with the rom above.
I found another rom, flash it, and problem solved, pretty simple. Now, I have a rooted vfd 300, even better than the stock rom, but you need to delete some app you don't like before you enjoy it.
you can find this rom by searching MT6580_S00_EMMC_MRA58K__6.0_VFD-300_Vodafone.zip
frepeak said:
I was stuck in bootloop, but we don't share the same reason. I think there is something wrong with the rom above.
I found another rom, flash it, and problem solved, pretty simple. Now, I have a rooted vfd 300, even better than the stock rom, but you need to delete some app you don't like before you enjoy it.
you can find this rom by searching MT6580_S00_EMMC_MRA58K__6.0_VFD-300_Vodafone.zip
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can you provide link please google z not giving results for me
Vodafon VFD300 Firmware + TWRP + ROOT
As recommended above, Vodafon vfd 300 as a result of the phone turned on until the endless download -TWRP was not requested, sr1-SuperSU-v2.82 - sr120170608224931 and flash driver SP Flash Tool 3.1352.01 (5.1352.01) did not fit. I decided to solve the problem - the vfd 300 flashed through the firmware MT6580_S00_EMMC_MRA58K__6.0_VFD 300_Vodafone_356774071726533_08_19_2016_09_02_53 (1) (2), the flash driver SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648_vin - the next way (remove the battery, hold the volume (-) until the end of the firmware, Download, connect the cable to the phone (the firmware will go to Emergency port about 8 minutes)
****************Next, we flash the TWRP - the flash driver SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648_ the scatter and the TWRP are recommended - (MT6580_Android_scatter.Tht and
*Recovery-TWRP-VFD300.img) flashing.
**********We check TWRP (we clamp simultaneously ON-volume (+) release ON-opens TWRP.
**********Get Root rights ---- copy SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip to the phone folder, turn off the phone, go to TWRP find Install - SuperSu - Swaipe to instal - Dj not Install. All made happy, good luck. There will be questions [email protected]
InevitableDefeat276 said:
Yeah man! I've done that as well but had no luck .
1. I've enabled USB Debugging Mode and I've shut my phone down (NOTE: It has not been connected to the computer)
2. I opened the SP Flash tool and I clicked the download tab at the top
3. I then choose next to the scatter-file thing and have relocated it to the scatter file that I've downloaded from your link
4. ALL boxes are unchecked except recovery with download-only in the drop-down box
5. I've done the recovery image and everything and then...
6. I plug my phone in (Yes, it's completely shut down from step 1) with the USB cable and nothing shows up (Colored bars, tick etc.)
7. When I unplug it, an error comes up and then I'm completely stuck with no idea of what to do next
[UPDATE] - Does my phone have to be on the latest version?
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you need to make sure you click download on flash tool then plug the usb in to phone and pc (also remember the battery has to be out of the phone for it to flash)
then you should see the red,yellow, green colours.
Hi all. I will be attempting to root my Vodafone VFD-300 tomorrow,after reading through the entire thread there seems to have been many issues with getting it done successfully. I also saw that it was suggested to provide step by step screenshots of the entire process. If anyone who managed to do the whole rooting with no problems could please do so again and provide us with the step by step screenshots,it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hello guys!
Recently I have rooted my Samsung Galaxy A3 phone with Magisk! And now I am gonna show you how you can do it too!
WARNING: IF YOU FOLLOW THIS GUIDE, YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST, PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR PHONE!
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE DATA, BACKUP OR FOLLOW ANOTHER METHOD.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE, DO NOT SUE ME.
Step 0. Preparations
Before beginning, follow this tutorial video on your phone, or else it won't work!
Edit: The video's thumbnail appears like the video has been removed or something, do not worry, you can still watch it, it's just a glitch!Step 1. Downloading the firmware
1a. Register to SamMobile (Yes, you have to if you want to download firmware)1b. Find your firmware here. (If you can't find it, pls tell me)1c. Download your firmware1d. Exctract the zip file that you downloaded into a folder somewere on your drive1e. Open the folder, the file we are gonna be working with is a file that has "AP" in it, we need only this, do not delete anything, it will be useful if your phone bootloops or softbricks (I will make an unbrick tutorial if you want).1f. The filename of the file should end in .tar.md5, delete the .md5, it should remain only .tar.Step 2. Transfer the file
Transfer the "AP" file to the phone, using USB, Cloud Storage or any method of file transfer.After that is done, proceed to the next step.Step 3. Patch the file
3a. Install the Magisk Manager app to patch the file, download the app here. You need to download it to yourcomputer and transfre it, or download it directly to your phone!3b. Install the Magisk Manager apk file.Step 4.
4a. Open The Magisk app.4b. Tap on "Install" in the "Magisk" section.
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4c. Tap on "Next".4d. Tap on "Select and Patch a file".4e. Select the "AP" file you have transferred to your phone before.4f. Tap on "Let's Go", and then wait.Step 5. Transfer to computer
After the patching process has been completed, the patched file is gonna be at: /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched_[random_string].tar.Transfer the file to your computer.Step 6. Actually Flashing the patched file
6a. Download Odin on your computer.6b. Extract the zip archive into another folder.6c. Open the folder, run Odin3_v3.14.4.exe as administratorWARNING: IF YOU PROCEED ANY FURTHER, YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST IN THE PROCESS OF FLASHING, PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR PHONE!6d. You will need to sign out of Google/Samsung acoounts, after doing that, press "OK"
6e. Turn off your phone, then hold Volume Down, Home and Power and wait while your phone goes into that cyan-colored sceen6f. Press Volume Up on your phone, it should say "Downloading..." and in the up-left corner, it should say "FRP LOCK: OFF"6g. Plug in your cable, (USB-C goes in the phone and USB-A goes into your computer) it should say "Added!!" in your log (it will not be in my log because I'm just showing the example)6h. Press Button 1 and then 2 (as shown in the screenshot)
NOTE: The program will look different on my computer because I have custom dark theme, yours will look the same but white.6i. In the file picker window that appears, select the magisk_patched_[random_string].tar file that you transferred to your computer from your phone.6j. Press the "Start" button in the Odin softwareCongratulations! The flashing progess begins, you need to wait a little, then it should say "Pass" and then automatically reboot! If it says "Fail", you probably downloaded the wrong firmware. If it says "Pass" then you will see the setup screen where you need to select your language and press the start arrow, it will say a SIM card is needed, ignore that, you need to press the start arrow again. If you want, you can sign in to Google or Samsung, but in most cases, you would want to skip them, just by pressing the respective buttons.Step 7. Final Step: Magisk Setup
7a. The process is finished! After you have gone through the setup and got to your home screen, swipe up to see the app drawer, an app called "Magisk" with that strange Android "Default" icon should appear after a few seconds, you need to wait, if it does not appear, reboot your phone, and I should apper in the app drawer.7b. Tap the app.7c. A dialog saying that you need an internet connection to download the full app will appear, press "OK", then reopen the app.7d. Another dialog will open, tap "YES" to download the full Magisk Manager app.7e. Open the app with the normal well-known Magisk icon, it will say you need to restart, press "YES", your phone will restart.After the restart, Magisk will be installed! Install Root Checker to check if you have root! If the check fails, press "Install" in the "Magisk" section of the Magisk Manager app, click "Next", select "Direct Install (Recommended)" and tap "Let's Go". If there is no Direct install option, redo steps 0, 6 and 7.
Conclusion, Notes, Questions you might ask & Stuff
Conclusion
You have succesfully installed Magisk on your Samsung phone! If you didn't, feel free to ask any questions about this guide!
Notes
I think I read somewhere that Knox will not work after Magisk install.
Fingerprints and Banking apps will not work. I think there is a guide on how to fix it somewhere else in the XDA developer forums, but I forgot where.
There is a chance that Google Apps/Service won't work, it happened to me one time, but after I installed Xposed framework and my device softbricked, I needed to reflash to unbrick my phone, Google Apps and Services worked fine with Magisk installed, but instantly after I did the setup, I hid the Magisk app under the name "Settings".
DO NOT INSTALL XPOSED, I repeat, do not install Xposed framework! I softbricked my phone and I had to reflash my firmware, and reinstall all my favourite root apps!
Questions you might ask
Q: Can I flash custom recoveries without losing root?
A: Yes, you can, using Odin normally, but you have to disable the auto reboot option, TWRP did not install with this option on, but OrangeFox did.
Q: I don't understand your guide!
A: Feel free to post your questions in the replies! As noob frienly as possible!
Q: Do only you have to respond to all our questions?
A: Absolutely no! Anyone can respond, not only me, maybe some more experiences users could also respond.
Q: You misspeeled something!, Letters in wrong order!
A: Tell me if I got something wrong, I can make mistakes all the time, and I am sometimes distracted!
Q: My phone got softbricked/bootlooped!
A: Tell me, I will make a guide on how to unbrick your phone!
Q: Cool theme and cursor!
A: If you want I will give you download links for the theme and cursor.
Other Stuff
Did you like my guide? Tell me in the replies!
Did you root your phone using my guide? Tell me in the replies!
Did I make a mistake? Tell me in the replies!
Did you mess up? Tell me in the replies!
It took me so long to write & edit this post, because I did all that formatting!
Every time I needed to add a step or substep I need to rewrite all the letters and numbers, and I might get confused and make mistakes!
This is the first ever guide that I wrote on XDA developer forums, and I hope you liked it!
Bye!
Well done on writing an incredible looking guide! I can only say "looking" because I haven't followed it haha.
I wanted to know if this would work for the A5 varient...it's the one I have just been given...
Thanks!
koodz said:
Well done on writing an incredible looking guide! I can only say "looking" because I haven't followed it haha.
I wanted to know if this would work for the A5 varient...it's the one I have just been given...
Thanks!
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Well, you can try.
Thank you for the post. I just followed the instructions and i can confirm that the procedure worked just fine. I suggest that you could include instructions to install a custom recovery. Thank you
ive followed this and similar method on youtube, but it stays on dowloading screen, flashes as if to reboot and back to dowloading screen.
Thank you for this very guide. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into it!
Unfortunately It did not succeeded to me and would appreciate your help:
Device details: Samsung A3, sm-a035f/ds
Relevant firmaware: A035FXXU1BVH4
OS version: Android 12
* The firmware matches my device
I followed your guide step by step but failed of step 6j - Odin's flashing progress fails.
Any suggestions how to solve this problem? Any tips for failing even with the correct firmware?
Thanks in advanced!
mpdcp said:
Thank you for this very guide. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into it!
Unfortunately It did not succeeded to me and would appreciate your help:
Device details: Samsung A3, sm-a035f/ds
Relevant firmaware: A035FXXU1BVH4
OS version: Android 12
* The firmware matches my device
I followed your guide step by step but failed of step 6j - Odin's flashing progress fails.
Any suggestions how to solve this problem? Any tips for failing even with the correct firmware?
Thanks in advanced!
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I also tried flashing the latest sm-a035f firmware (A035FXXU2BVI8)
This time Odin presented the process as success but the device would not load
What am I doing wrong?