Rooting an Update.zip - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Is it possible to root an update.zip, then install the update to gain root access. I have seached the net for weeks to find a way to root this table with no luck. I cannot get adb access to the table with the provided drivers (no device found). But I have the Update.zip from the manufacturer is this possible? Can an update.zip be rooted and can someone walk me through this process.

tannerjames said:
Is it possible to root an update.zip, then install the update to gain root access. I have seached the net for weeks to find a way to root this table with no luck. I cannot get adb access to the table with the provided drivers (no device found). But I have the Update.zip from the manufacturer is this possible? Can an update.zip be rooted and can someone walk me through this process.
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No, the signature validation will fail if you modify it at all.
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tannerjames said:
Is it possible to root an update.zip, then install the update to gain root access. I have seached the net for weeks to find a way to root this table with no luck. I cannot get adb access to the table with the provided drivers (no device found). But I have the Update.zip from the manufacturer is this possible? Can an update.zip be rooted and can someone walk me through this process.
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It sometimes can be posible to root a stock rom. I did. What type of tablet er phone do you have? I have a Chinees tablet. I have been able to make and flash my home made rooted tock rom thanks to this post here: http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/post23364.html
Over 200 people flashed my stock rom to there device.
You can alsow take the register key file from you're stock rom and try again if it does not work. It can be found in system\etc\security of you're stock rom. The file you need is testkey.x509
I to did look for weeks to get a way to sign my stock rom right.
If i'm right you're on windows? Me to. And i have Linux to develop rom and recovery and stuff.
Have a look at my thread here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935162
Here is the stock rom i rooted. Dutch language: http://www.androidworld.nl/forum/to...ent-7-rootedstock-rom-updated-11-11-12-a.html
Have a look at the rom and see you i changed the update script and put su in xbin and bin folder. And the superuser.apk in the right folder.
I gues you have to make sure windows is able to find you're device. Most easy to do that in Lunix! See my first forum post.
You could try and build a Recovery FakeFlash update.zip I think that will flash on you're stock rom. Does for me.
Pm me if you want to be sure i see this post again
Goodluck

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[Q] where to begin root and roms?

hello...
i have an eee pad transformer TF101...
with stock rom on it...
here is the about tablet in setting...
Android version : 3.2.1
kernel version : 2.6.36.3-00001-g9a21fc1 [email protected]#1
Build number : HTK75.WW_epad-8.6.5.21-20111216
i want to root it and install custom rom for it...i know that because it's .21 it's hard to root it...and some method doesn't work...
so...i want to know which method and way is the best and the easiest way to root my tablet???
i read this method in this topic...
but i didn't under stand anything...
i don't understand nothing...
i know some of those thing were commands...but i don't where should i write them and other things...
so if somebody could just help me and give me the starting point and the ending point i'll appreciate...
(i don't care about officials update.... and keeping my data on tablet...i just want to root it...and install custom rom...if the root is permanent it would be better...)(i have read other Q thread....but don't get anything...)
NachoRoot should work for you.
First thing you need to do is have ADB set up on your PC.
This is a good thread to see how that's done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071584&highlight=adb
Once you have that done, download the files in the NachoRoot thread, put it in the platform-tools folder inside the Android/android-sdk folder.
Open command windows and type in the commands. (You could copy/paste line per line into the cmd window)
Alternatively you can try these different methods:
GUI one click root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445882
ViperMod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125
And next step is install CWM. See here
Remember no ASUS OTA update will happen after installing CWM.
But if you continue with other rom this is not a problem (or use OTA update with using CWM, see developers forum).

Just picked up a sidekick 4G. Need to know what to do.

I recently sold my galaxy note for 400 but the kid only had 375 but gave me his sidekick as well.
And I want to know what i need to do in order to instal Glorious Overdose or w/e.
What exactly should I do? Do i need to root it first? Or something else?
Please give me a nice list of what exactly I need to do , and in what order.
Also any recommendations for what to instal.
Thank you.
antisouless said:
I recently sold my galaxy note for 400 but the kid only had 375 but gave me his sidekick as well.
And I want to know what i need to do in order to instal Glorious Overdose or w/e.
What exactly should I do? Do i need to root it first? Or something else?
Please give me a nice list of what exactly I need to do , and in what order.
Also any recommendations for what to instal.
Thank you.
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You need root to install a custom ROM in all phones. This post might be helpful:
eMJaaay said:
Firstly you need root. Then you have to move a custom recovery to your phone's /system to allow you to install unsigned packages. You can do this using root explorer (paid app, but its the most simple and easy way of doing it) or you can do it using. You also need to have a custom recovery file, the update.zip which when you hit reinstall packages (given you pushed the custom recovery file to the phone's system) would bring up clockworkmod recovery. In clockworkmod recovery, there are many options, one of them being mounts and storages. Going on to that option will bring up your mounts and storages, where the most important one you need to check is SYSTEM which should always say UNMOUNT. If it says MOUNT SYSTEM, click on it and it should say UNMOUNT SYSTEM.
For ROOT, use SuperOneClick. You can download the file here -> link (scroll to the end of the post). I used version 2.2 and everything worked fine. Look at this guide by ayoteddy for more information -> link. You need to choose psneuter as your exploit. Windows detects this app as a virus so make sure all your anti-virus / firewall software is off. If it doesn't work, try and try again. Change USB cables and try some more!
Read the noob guide here -> link. Its REALLY good and gives you a step by step of how to root / get custom recovery and install custom ROM.
Go here -> link. For more in depth information about getting a custom recovery. And here -> link. for Krylon's recovery files (links on his thread aren't all working).
I recently rooted and got custom recovery and installed a fresh ROM (GOV 3.2) and all I can say is, be patient and follow everything step by step and you'll be fine. I'll also advise you to partition your SD card BEFORE installing a ROM just to be safe, because I've heard some people having issues with it. I did it and had no problem, but again I don't know if this is a placebo or actually helped. After installation / rebooting, etc ... don't touch your phone for a couple of minutes. If you reply in the appropriate threads, I'm sure someone will help you out if it doesn't work.
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Ok I'm having a little trouble.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275116
I'm following this. I reached the part where i need to turn off my phone and go into recovery mode.
But when i choose to reinstall. It says E: signature verification failed .
Any help?
antisouless said:
Ok I'm having a little trouble.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275116
I'm following this. I reached the part where i need to turn off my phone and go into recovery mode.
But when i choose to reinstall. It says E: signature verification failed .
Any help?
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Did you put the recovery in the system/bin?
And the update in the root of your SD?
antisouless said:
Ok I'm having a little trouble.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275116
I'm following this. I reached the part where i need to turn off my phone and go into recovery mode.
But when i choose to reinstall. It says E: signature verification failed .
Any help?
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When it gives that message it usually means you haven't correctly pushed recovery to your /system. You can only push recovery after you have successfully rooted (get a free root checking app from the Play Store to check). Once you've rooted, you need to push the recovery file you get after you extract the recovery zip from the download links I've sent. You can move it from the root of your SD card to your phone using adb or root apps such as root explorer (very simple, but its a paid app). You also need to download the update.zip file from the link I sent (same place you downloaded the recovery file) and put it at the root of your SD card (don't unzip it). That should work!
Ok thanks . I'm going to try this now.

[A510/A511] [WIP] Stock ROM dumps - Get back to factory state

As we now have functional recovery options on our tablets, and people will inevitably mess things up with their device, we need to get a way to get your tablets back to factory condition. But I need your help with this!
What do you want?
Here's my idea: We have all seen various ZIPs floating around, most of them leaked from somewhere. The problem with these is that you can't use OTA updates, and I'm not sure what Acer Service Center thinks of custom ROM installs. What I want is to build a list of software that is officially distributed by Acer, is OTA-updateable, etc. For this reason, I want people that have not yet modified their tablets (except root) to provide image dumps of their /system, /boot, /flexrom, and /recovery partition. It's really easy to do, and you'll help yourself and others when they get into trouble.
Can I help?
Answer all of the following questions. If at one point the answer is "Sorry, you can't help", well... You can't help
Is your device unlocked and rooted? Yes - You can help! / No - You can still help, but you need to unlock and root your device.
Do you have the original Acer ROM installed on your device? Yes - You can help! / No - Sorry, you can't help
Have you received the latest OTA updates for your device? Yes - You can help! / No - You can help as well!
Have you removed any apps or files from the /system or /flexrom partition? Yes - Sorry, you can't help / No - You can help!
Have you installed a custom recovery image? Yes - You can still help, as long as everything else is still original / No - You can help!
Okay, so I can help, now what?
If you can and are willing to help (remember, it could save your own ass one day), follow the instructions below. If you get stuck or simply don't know where to start but are willing to help, let us know in this thread and I'm sure we can all help eachother out.
This will not gather any personal data from you. Personal data is stored on the /data partition, which we don't need, so: No worries!
Root your device, if you haven't already.
Connect your tablet to your computer via ADB
Type the following command: adb shell. You are now logged into your tablet. You can exit at any time by typing exit and hitting ENTER.
Type the following command: dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/boot.img. This will copy your /boot partition to a file called boot.img on your internal storage. This one will be fast, it only has about 8MB to copy.
This step can be skipped if you have a custom recovery! Type the following command: dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 of=/sdcard/recovery.img. This will copy your /recovery partition to a file called recovery.img on your internal storage. This one will be fast as well, it only has about 6MB to copy.
Type the following command: dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/system.img. This will copy your /system partition to a file called system.img on your internal storage. This one will take a bit longer, it has about 360MB to copy.
Type the following command: dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/flexrom.img. This will copy your /flexrom partition to a file called flexrom.img on your internal storage. This one will take a bit longer as well, it has about 360MB to copy.
Type exit to exit the ADB shell. Copy the four .img files from your tablet (internal storage) to your computer. You might have to reboot your tablet if the files don't show up.
ZIP or RAR these files, and upload them somewhere. If you can't find a place to store them: send me a private message or reply in this thread and we'll arrange something else. If you have uploaded the files somewhere: again, send me a private message or reply in this thread.
So now what?
When I receive your files, I will package them into an update.zip that can be flashed from custom recoveries. This will then restore everything (including the custom recovery) to factory state, which can help you in getting your device back to stock.
What versions do you have already?
Acer_AV041_A510_1.044.00_WW_GEN1 (download links will follow shortly)
Acer_AV041_A510_1.098.00_EMEA_CUS1 (download links will follow shortly)
Acer_AV041_A510_1.099.00_EMEA_DE (download links will follow shortly)
The idea sounds great so far. But I have a small problem to make a complete backup for my a511.
Your linked root tutorial for the procedure is only for a100/a510 and doesn't work for a511, as I understand.
The tutorial for rooting the a511 needs first to flash a CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729432
So it isn't possible for us to backup the recovery partition, right ?
I have the stock Acer_AV041_511_1.028.00_EMEA_DE on my device.
Is it even possible to backup and recover the baseband ?
I'm very interested in your CWM recovery for a511 too, but since many guys f++++d up their device now, I want to make sure that my device will not goes the same way.
i can help, n my tab is rooted.
but i don understand the first step: Connect your tablet to your computer via ADB
What about if we have removed system apps (such as the antivirus that comes with the tablet). It wouldn't be a complete dump if it didn't include those.
I have root and am happy to provide a dump, but I did uninstall several of the crappier pre-installed apps that came with my tablet.
scorpio16v said:
The idea sounds great so far. But I have a small problem to make a complete backup for my a511.
Your linked root tutorial for the procedure is only for a100/a510 and doesn't work for a511, as I understand.
The tutorial for rooting the a511 needs first to flash a CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729432
So it isn't possible for us to backup the recovery partition, right ?
I have the stock Acer_AV041_511_1.028.00_EMEA_DE on my device.
Is it even possible to backup and recover the baseband ?
I'm very interested in your CWM recovery for a511 too, but since many guys f++++d up their device now, I want to make sure that my device will not goes the same way.
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Hi, your device will not brick, I can send you a test A511 recovery if you want. Worst that can happen is that recovery won't boot, but in that case you can simply put back recovery. Send me a private message and we can work something out.
scae said:
What about if we have removed system apps (such as the antivirus that comes with the tablet). It wouldn't be a complete dump if it didn't include those.
I have root and am happy to provide a dump, but I did uninstall several of the crappier pre-installed apps that came with my tablet.
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Then it's of no use, unless you have a backup of your pre-installed apps. Removing apps from the /system or /flexrom partition is not recommended, and you gain nothing by it: You only gain space on read-only filesystems which you won't use in 99% of situations, and you've now broken OTA's for yourself as well, as OTA's will only install when apps are present unless you start modifying OTA files.
The 'correct' way to get rid of pre-installed apps is simply freezing them, either from the settings menu or with an app like Titanium Backup. This will make it seem like they're not there (so they don't use resources at all), but the APKs don't get removed.
So unfortunately, we can't use your dumps to restore devices to factory state. Unless, ofcourse, you've made a backup of the apps somewhere.
skymario said:
i can help, n my tab is rooted.
but i don understand the first step: Connect your tablet to your computer via ADB
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Do you have ADB or the Android SDK installed?
NoThrills said:
Do you have ADB or the Android SDK installed?
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I just learned ADB, n successful install ur CWM, later will try to dump my stock Rom to u.
My stock Rom version 1.073 ww gen1
does it matter if the system apps have been frozen or do they need to be unfrozen first?
I have flashed that remove stock recovery mod so the stock rom doesn't keep overwriting cwm on reboot. Does that disqualify me? If not I'll dump my rom for you when I get home.
I'm on this rom version:
ro.build.pandora.id=Acer_AV041_A510_RV28RC04_PA_CUS1
ro.build.flexrom.id=Acer_AV041_A510_1.076.00_PA_CUS1
I unlocked bootloader,rooted,installed cwm then backed up my stock rom.Could i restore my stock rom then be able to send you those fills
and return to total stock.
NoThrills said:
Hi, your device will not brick, I can send you a test A511 recovery if you want. Worst that can happen is that recovery won't boot, but in that case you can simply put back recovery. Send me a private message and we can work something out.
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i think he mean that the a511 recovery doesn't work properly....you can flash a zip, but nearly all other options brick the device
i have a a511 too with Acer_AV041_A511_1.028.00.EMEA_DE and can help with testing or something else
I have Acer AV041_A510_1.079.00_PA_CA. (Canada)
I have not done a thing to it because it is a replacement for the Galaxy Note I bricked trying to upgrade from GB to ICS, too early.
I might try again if I was sure I could get back to where I am, using your process.
I assume that your Root link is comprehensive but I also need reassurance on how to ADB.
[email protected]
Sent from my A510
blgblade said:
i think he mean that the a511 recovery doesn't work properly....you can flash a zip, but nearly all other options brick the device
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No, as I understand, the only working methode to root the a511 is to bootloader unlock, flash the custom recovery and then the root.zip.
Maybe I'm wrong and there is another working way to root the device ?
The problem is simply, that we lost the stock recovery before we have a backup from it.
If we have another root way for a511, the backup of stock firmware is done in a few minutes and from this point we can test the a511 custom recovery from NoThrills.
To the A511 owners: Technically, if you have a install-recovery.sh file on your device, the device will always flash recovery back from the boot.img.
In theory: To test, one could simply overwrite the stock recovery with my Recovery (not the other ones, they will brick your device) and then when you reboot, your device will overwrite the recovery with the stock one again. So you really don't need a backup of the recovery partition.
As long as you don't let your device fully boot (so, stay in recovery) there's plenty of time to test if the recovery works or not. If it doesn't, simply reset your device and it will flash back the original recovery (again: provided there is a install-recovery.sh in your /system partition).
So again, if anyone is willing to test, let me know
NoThrills said:
To the A511 owners: Technically, if you have a install-recovery.sh file on your device, the device will always flash recovery back from the boot.img.
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I can't find a install-recovery.sh in /system partition on my a511. Search on root-explorer can't find one on the device.
Even NOT on /system/etc like on other devices.
NoThrills said:
So unfortunately, we can't use your dumps to restore devices to factory state. Unless, ofcourse, you've made a backup of the apps somewhere.
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Ah damn, I did back them up via titanium but it doesn't seem to want to restore them - it just sits there say restoring app.
scorpio16v said:
I can't find a install-recovery.sh in /system partition on my a511. Search on root-explorer can't find one on the device.
Even NOT on /system/etc like on other devices.
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Yeah, I meant /system/etc... That's weird, I'd figure Acer would use the same system on the A511... Let me check one of the leaked ROMs...
Hello,
I have an stock Acer_AV041_A510_1.098.00_EMEA_CUS1, there we go for the files
Host file is not the stock version, it was edited by AdAway.
Can you make a version without recovery overwritting ?
I thinks a lot of people want to try some roms... just for testing...
Acer_AV041_A510_1.098.00_EMEA_CUS1 boot && system && flexroom:
http :// dl.free.fr/jDEmTNSD4
Have Fun
Hello,
I have the same rom without root or unlocked bootloader or moded recovery so if the above on does not make it I'll upload mine.
Sent from my A510 using xda app-developers app

ClockWorkMod Recovery Touch 6.0.4.4 Loki'd "CWM.LOK" file [10/27/2013]

This is a Loki'd ClockWorkMod Recovery TOUCH file that I created on my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 with the UCUAMDL baseband.
Flash using loki_flash in a Terminal window (how I did mine) or ADB using the command loki_patch recovery cwm.lok. If running in a Terminal window, make sure you have SU access first and that the cwm.lok file is in the same folder as the loki_patch file. I placed both of mine on the root of my external SD card.
After flashing this I rebooted into Recovery via ROM Manager and Touch was installed.
Hope this helps someone else!
Can you give clearer, more specific instructions on how to use this?
this is pre-lokid whe build by builder.clockworkmod.ckm
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jd1639 said:
Can you give clearer, more specific instructions on how to use this?
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UnRar the file and copy the CWM.LOK file onto your SD card.
Download and save the loki_flash file from here:https: // github dot com/djrbliss/loki/tree/master/bin
Copy the loki_flash file onto your SD card in the same location as the CWM.LOK file.
Open a Terminal session (download and install your favorite Terminal app from the Play store)
In the Terminal window type:
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # cd /<path to location you saved the files to>
[email protected]:/ # ./loki_flash recovery cwm.lok
* Note - not responsible if this bricks your device. Your best bet is to read up on how to do this yourself at https:// github dot com/djrbliss/loki, save your own aboot.img file and built your own CWM.LOK file.
blackwing182 said:
this is pre-lokid whe build by builder.clockworkmod.ckm
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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If this recovery.img file was downloaded from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager then it is not loki'd by default. I actually just tried to flash the .img file i downloaded from there and it gave me the unauthorized BS and i had to heimdall the stock recovery image back on.
ROM Manager has a script that it runs AFTER the recovery.img file is downloaded that loki's the recovery.img, then flashes it to the device.
Question....
jakew02 said:
If this recovery.img file was downloaded from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager then it is not loki'd by default. I actually just tried to flash the .img file i downloaded from there and it gave me the unauthorized BS and i had to heimdall the stock recovery image back on.
ROM Manager has a script that it runs AFTER the recovery.img file is downloaded that loki's the recovery.img, then flashes it to the device.
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I have full root access with SuperSU on sgh_i337 NC1 SELinux permissive. I froze all Knox related apps with TiBu. You flashed and soft bricked... now my question is.... Is it Knox that gave you the warning about the unauthorized flash attempt? I don't think I can flash traditionally anyway with the boot loader the way it is, but I havnt found anyone else that's fully rooted 4.4.2 either, so this is an original question lol. If I soft brick, I'm pretty well dead at this point, but in for a dime, in for a dollar I guess lol. After a 15 hour hack session fighting with Knox I don't wan to lose now :cyclops: I need a recovery though,
Lt1streconbn said:
I have full root access with SuperSU on sgh_i337 NC1 SELinux permissive. I froze all Knox related apps with TiBu. You flashed and soft bricked... now my question is.... Is it Knox that gave you the warning about the unauthorized flash attempt? I don't think I can flash traditionally anyway with the boot loader the way it is, but I havnt found anyone else that's fully rooted 4.4.2 either, so this is an original question lol. If I soft brick, I'm pretty well dead at this point, but in for a dime, in for a dollar I guess lol. After a 15 hour hack session fighting with Knox I don't wan to lose now :cyclops: I need a recovery though,
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This thread is from 2013, and it's referring to the old MDL firmware. Your on NC1, which came out nearly a year after this was posted... the reason your phone is softbricked is because any loki-based recoveries,etc do not work on devices MF3+. Your want to check out this thread to get help in restoring your device. Remember, next time to look at the date of the posting and to read around the forums before trying to modify your device if you are unsure what you are suppose to be doing.
Your need to use Odin, to flash your phone back to stock NC1. It's in the thread I linked above....
I'm not soft bricked lol... I'm trying to figure out how far I can push it without that happening I have su in /system/xbin & /system/bin... Long story but I needed it there while I was restricted to root access only in terminal emulator for a few hours getting Knox to take a nap. I have learned new respect for that dang little app!!!! I actually got full root without PC/Linux support In 4.4.2 that's... Probably the reason's Knox never saw it happening lol I'm still messed on recovery besides safe strap unfortunately, but I'll take SuperSU over towelroot or safe root any day I grabbed a nap and I'm deodexing my system apps and framework now. I was kinda excited and didn't notice the date... Ty for the help, but Ialready have stock firmware I'd need. I'll head over to the newer thread... I actually have an idea on the boot loader from the decompiled Knox file I've gone thru. The boot loader IS locked, but we have a very limited exploit. Knox has been revamped five times that I caught I believe, and it ridiculously still had the ability to safely uninstall itself like it done early on lol. Crazy! Anyhow tks... I'll head over there. This was just funnier than when I found 'vold 2.0 the vengence' rofl

[SOLVED] Wiko Rainbow Jam seems hard to root: I'm looking for help

Hi all,
I have a Wiko Rainbow Jam (which is provided with the stock rom "Wiko Rainbow Jam version 8", Android Lollipop 5.1 and the latest updates from Wiko), is about a week that I attempt to root my phone, but I am unable to do this operation, since I am totally unable to mount the /system as RW, and furthermore the bootloader is locked.
Firstly I found this method which consist to write/flash the TWRP custom recovery in place of the original one:
Root method 1
(sorry for the Google Translate link, but I cannot find the same how-to in English)
Which seems similar to this how-to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63803008&postcount=5
But seems that these two methods will wipe/erase everything on my phone, and I would avoid this risk.
I also read that by flashing another custom recovery I will be unable to install updates from Wiko.
Then I tried this method using adb which is more simple:
https://f-droid.org/forums/topic/tutorial-how-to-root-an-android-device/
But when I launch the "adb root" command, all that I get is "adbd cannot run as root in production builds"; so I attempted various workarounds to "fix" adb, but all unsuccesfully.
I have to mention the fact that I have some skills in using Linux and the shell commands: maybe there would be a way to place the "su" binary on my Phone using Linux on my computer, by logging on the phone as root user, by acquiring the needed privileges?
Any help/suggestion/hints would be very appreciate! :good:
Kind regards.
I have a mtk6580 phone and also had the root issues, for a while I used kingroot, which rooted fine but I didnt trust it. Then I used supersume to get rid of kingroot which seemed to work but again, wasnt 100% it was all gone. Followed a similar guide to your first link which wasnt working. What worked for me was:
Download the twrp recovery .img file
rename it to recovery.img
open SPflash tools
add your own scatter file from your stock rom
deselect all the boxes except recovery
double click the recovery address box and find the renamed recovery.img
click download
plug your turned off phone in,
let it flash.
reboot into recovery
select reboot system
TWRP will tell you its not rooted and ask to install superSU
swipe for yes
reboot and you are rooted.
NO DATA LOSS
Thank you for this detailed how-to! However, for me, nor kingroot, kingoroot, framaroot and no other apk worked on my phone, so I will attempt to try your method, but first I have some questions:
1): On my phone, under SETTINGS > DEVELOPER OPTIONS, I can see the option “OEM unlocking”: I have to enable this option to permit the flashing of the TWRP img?
2): Is ok to download TWRP from here? dl.twrp.me/i9300/twrp-2.8.6.1-i9300.tar.html
3): "add your own scatter file from your stock rom":
where I can get/grab such file?
4): "TWRP will tell you its not rooted and ask to install superSU":
so TWRP is already provided with the SuperSU utility?
5): To be sure to avoid any risk, here I have a backup of my phone, which was done using "adb backup -apk -shared -all"; in case of emergency I will be able to restore my phone using this backup?
Many thanks for your attention! :good:
Mister_Dave said:
3): "add your own scatter file from your stock rom":
where I can get/grab such file?
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Ok, seems that such file was available in the first link:
s000.tinyupload.com/download.php?file_id=53888272183191245346&t=5388827218319124534686744
is called MT6580_Android_scatter.txt , can you take a look and tell me if is ok?
Many thanks!
1) cant hurt to turn it on, however the phone will be flashed whilst turned off so dont know if its needed, but Im sure I wouldve enabled it.
2) and 3) I dont know what your exact model number etc.. is for your phone, so the twrp you would have to find and check yourself, go here: http://www.needrom.com/category/others/u-v-w-x-y-z/brands-w/wiko/ and you can try to get a twrp from there, and definetely get a stock rom. Use the scatterfile from an 'SP TOOLS FLASHABLE STOCK/UPDATE ROM'
4) yes
5) I dont know, I dont use adb and wouldnt like to say its OK. You can use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup&hl=en which will make a TWRP or CWM backup of your entire phone which you can then flash in TWRP or CWM once they are flashed, or get all the data from the backup. I would advise to find this out before trying though, just in case. I personally didnt lose any data, flashed twrp in SPtools, took 5 seconds, rebooted, added SU, rebooted, took 2 minutes and everything was still there.
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it has to be a scatter file from your exact model of phone, as everything has to match, partitions, nvram...etc... loads of things that can go wrong if the scatter is wrong
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2) and 3) I dont know what your exact model number etc.. is for your phone, so the twrp you would have to find and check yourself, go here: http://www.needrom.com/category/others/u-v-w-x-y-z/brands-w/wiko/ and you can try to get a twrp from there, and definetely get a stock rom. Use the scatterfile from an 'SP TOOLS FLASHABLE STOCK/UPDATE ROM'
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I went there, but my model is not listed.. As I stated in the subject is a Wiko Rainbow Jam: if i search for Rainbow Jam is such link, no model is displayed..
it has to be a scatter file from your exact model of phone, as everything has to match, partitions, nvram...etc... loads of things that can go wrong if the scatter is wrong
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I got the scatter file in the first link "Root method 1", where there is the how-to for my exact model.
ah right, in that case, its OK
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ah right, in that case, its OK
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Ok: it was painless differently from what I thought: now, following your advice (I used the TWRP and the scatter file from the first link) my phone is nicely provided with the root access
EDIT: was necessary to activate the “OEM unlocking” option under SETTINGS > DEVELOPER OPTION, without this option activated, I was unable to flash the TWRP recovery img.
Many thanks!
p.s: If a moderator see this post, feel free to add [RESOLVED] to the title of this thread, since I cannot edit the title.
Glad it worked lots of guides I saw also made it excessively complicated, this way took you what? 2 minutes? And am guessing all your data is safe and untouched.
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Glad it worked lots of guides I saw also made it excessively complicated, this way took you what? 2 minutes? And am guessing all your data is safe and untouched.
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Yeah, it took about 2 minutes, just the time to figure out that I needed the USB OTG cable with an usb mouse and to browse to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76.zip file (as I said I used the TWRP posted in the first link, which doesn't work with the touch screen).
I want to say thank you again for your friendly assistance!
EDIT: Yes: all my data is safe and untouched!
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