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Combination of easiest methods
Integrated Console
All-in-one root
99% Automization (e.g. Not possible to detect fully booted phone through adb/shell)
Logging enabled for easy debugging
Will be updated periodically (as, and if, new versions are released)
prboy1969 and megaghostgamer - for helping me get started with android and stuff! :good:
All name credits go to rhodiggah HERE
Indirect,VICODAN, and JohnnyCakeXM for their rooting methods/finds:
Indirect's Root and downgrade for Android 2.3.4 {Script included - ShiftySonofA script dl added)
VICODAN's [VIDEO GUIDE] FULL S-OFF ROOT for Evo SHIFT. Froyo (2.2) + Gingerbread (2.3.3+2.3.4)
JohnnyCakeXM's 2.3.4 Latest OTA[2.77.651.8] Downgrade!!
Q. Will this root the latest OTA (2.77.651.8)?
Yes. This utility supports all releases of Android for the EVO Shift
Q. Does this work on Linux?
Mostly. I am still ironing out a couple bugs, but since this is written in java, a large chunk of the work is already taken care of by that.
Q: My phone goes into a bootloop after rooting 2.3.4. Did I do something wrong?
No. That is supposed to happen. Assuming you already have the downgraded PG06IMG.zip on the root of your sdcard, you can immediately click "OK" in my utility when prompted so that it takes you to the bootloader to downgrade. If not, you need to turn off your phone, get the PG06IMG.zip on the sdcard and then manually go into bootloader (Power off/Battery pull then Power + VolDown)
Q: After downgrading to 2.2, I tried to temproot with Visionary and it gives me a black screen. How can I fix this? Thanks @asbrand!
Press the home button to exit Visionary, then open it again and attempt to temproot, it should go through this time. I dont know why this happens, but I've had it happen to me as well.
Q: Does this tool give me full S-OFF / unlocked bootloader? Thanks Nooblube
This tool gives you S-OFF (Nand unlocked), and also gives you an unlocked bootloader.
Before starting: Make sure you have installed the HTC USB drivers. If you have not, go to THIS thread, download the ZIP and install both files. Additionally, make sure your phone is formatted to FAT32. If not, make a backup, format it to FAT32, move your files back, and get started.
Windows only: If you have adb in your $PATH, you do not need to download the zip.
Linux only: You MUST download the adb_linux and place the files into the same directory as the utility, even if you ALREADY have adb in your $PATH (absolute file path must be used by utility when running on Linux)
The latest version of Java must be installed to run this utility. (Java 7)
Rooting 2.2
Downloads adb_windows, adb_linux, or adb_mac depending on your OS
Download the root2.2.zip file
Download the utility.jar file
Place the adb files into the same folder as the jar
Extract the root2.2 folder into the same directory as the jar (see picture). DO NOT RENAME THE FOLDER TO ANYTHING BUT "root2.2" OR IT WILL NOT WORK.
Run the utility, thoroughly following ALL prompts and prerequisites
Rooting 2.3.3
Run the 2.3.4 RUU (either one, preferably the 2.77.651.3 version)
Follow the instructions for rooting 2.3.4
Note: There is a method for rooting 2.3.3 directly but I couldn't test it (no RUU found)
Rooting 2.3.4
Follow steps above for rooting 2.2
Download the root2.3.4.zip and extract the FOLDER into the same directory as the utility (same way as with root2.2 folder)
DO NOT RENAME THE FOLDER TO ANYTHING BUT "root2.3.4" OR IT WILL NOT WORK.
Run the utility, throughly following ALL prompts and prerequisites
Folder structure
Warning
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE.
Instructions to update:
Download the file from the URL above. Make sure that it is named "PG06IMG.zip" (without the quotes, on Windows 7 the extensions are hidden by default so make sure you are not naming it "PG06IMG.zip.zip" by accident)
Place the file on the root of your sdcard (meaning not inside any folders, just copy and paste to main sdcard drive)
Turn off your phone and go into bootloader by pressing Power+VolDown
Your phone should find the PG06IMG.zip file and commence the update process, follow the onscreen prompts to update the firmware on your phone
Note: This does not eliminate your root privileges or unroot your phone, it merely updates the radios and touchscreen.
IMPORTANT: Your sdcard must be formatted to FAT32 for this to work. If it is not, make a back up, format, and then move your files back and then start this update process.
Note: Please realize that I am only one person with one phone. I could not have possibly tested all scenarios, so if you find a bug, post what the bug is and I will fix it as soon as possible.
As a precautionary note, also check the md5sum of the files on your own. The utility checks some core files, but the rest is up to you, I recommend using THIS commandline one.
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility for your actions. However, I would be more than happy to troubleshoot any problems you encounter, post what your problem is and attach the log file too.
ALL Files Here: http://d-h.st/users/CNexus/?fld_id=7741#files
Take the most recent version of the desktop utility.
Other Links (Can be reached through link above as well)
Individual files here (if md5sum does not match): http://d-h.st/users/CNexus?fld_id=10377#files
Utility JAR's: http://d-h.st/users/CNexus?fld_id=10378#files
(New!) http://d-h.st/users/CNexus/?fld_id=10376#files
Code:
[B]1/13/13 - v0.50 [/B]
- Added ability to flash files to different partitions
- Reboot menu is now fully functional (no longer experimental)
- Added link to standalone "FlashImage Tool v1.0" in OP, also packaged in the utility now
[B]12/10/12 - v0.49 [/B]
- Internal md5sum checking for all dependent files (no need to download md5sum.exe anymore)
- Optimized code, removed unnecessary files -> significantly smaller file size. (50.48 KB)
- Reboot menu now included ( Advanced tab > Reboot Menu) [[B]Experimental[/B]]
[B]12/2/12 - v0.47[/B]
- Miscellaneous bug fixes. 2.77.651.8 root now works (accidentally checking Android version instead of firmware number)
[B]11/30/12 - v0.46[/B]
- Added the ability to toggle ADB connection between Wifi and USB.
[B]11/29/12 - v0.44[/B]
- [B]IMPORTANT[/B]: Fixed the 2.3.4 not running (accidentally running 2.3.3 root, which I had left unimplemented, hence the window staying blank and the log being blank as well). The utility should now function correctly for everyone using it.
[B]11/27/12 - v0.42[/B]
- Fixed md5sum checking for hboot_eng.nb0 that would sometimes be faulty.
[B]11/26/12 - v0.41[/B]
- Added support for Linux. Still a couple bugs, but they will be ironed out quickly. Note: Must give adb and md5sum executable permissions for it to work.
[B]11/22/12 - v0.4[/B]
- Initial build released, tested from all software versions
- Integrated console added
- Logging added
many thanks, hopefully i wont force myself into trying this
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many thanks, hopefully i wont force myself into trying this
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Thank YOU for the kind remarks!
CNexus said:
Thank YOU for the kind remarks!
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Thanks man . Will try this out next time I need to Root a Shift. Which is more often than you would think .
prboy1969 said:
Thanks man . Will try this out next time I need to Root a Shift. Which is more often than you would think .
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Ahhhh the irony.
I just had to root my phone manually because it won't show up in adb long enough for my utility to run everything lol
CNexus said:
Ahhhh the irony.
I just had to root my phone manually because it won't show up in adb long enough for my utility to run everything lol
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Ummm.... yeah
Nice work, I might try it on this extra shift I picked up for parts/spare etc.
BigSplit said:
Nice work, I might try it on this extra shift I picked up for parts/spare etc.
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Thanks!
Sent from my JB'd speedy
prboy1969 said:
Ummm.... yeah
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Yeah I think I broke my phone in the process of making this
It won't root even when I do it manually...
And it just stopped showing up in ADB completely
Good thing my upgrade isn't too far off....
If you broke your phone, how can we know this is safe? I'm hoping it is, because if so it's greatly needed and appreciated.
hgelpke said:
If you broke your phone, how can we know this is safe? I'm hoping it is, because if so it's greatly needed and appreciated.
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I broke my phone testing...but ive also dropped it. This tool is try at your own risk, but it is safe to use, to the best of my knowledge.
I believe my problem is a hardware issue anyway.
Sent from my JB'd speedy
Perfect timing on this, I had done the 2-step unroot process becuase I was going to sell my Shift on craigslist after upgrading to the Photon Q, but the Q is proving to have all sorts of problems, especially with the LTE network, so I think I may follow Vicodan's footsteps and return to the Shift. I figure if his expertise can't overcome the software and network problems on the Q, I can't either.
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Ok, so first attempts aren't going so well. First a couple notes:
Might want to include a note about Java being required to run a .jar - new PC didnt have it installed yet and double-clicking the .jar didn't do anything at all).
Also, in the instructions you don't mention downloading md5sum.exe and putting it in the folder, but I see it later in the directory tree. My first run of the utillity I didn't have it there, second attempt its there, but same results:
When I run the utility (v0.42), it comes up with the Prerequisites screen, I confirm my settings, then click next (or ok, or whatever the button said). The utility recognizes my phone and software version (2.77.651.3). I click Root Now! and the utility's console blanks out, and nothing happens, either in the utility or on my phone. Is there anything I can do to see what its hanging up on?
Edit: Here's my directory tree:
Code:
c:\RootEvoShift>dir
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 104A-11BE
Directory of c:\RootEvoShift
11/28/2012 11:09 AM <DIR> .
11/28/2012 11:09 AM <DIR> ..
11/28/2012 10:50 AM 191,488 adb.exe
11/28/2012 10:50 AM 96,256 AdbWinApi.dll
11/28/2012 10:50 AM 60,928 AdbWinUsbApi.dll
11/28/2012 11:04 AM 0 log-11282012.log
11/28/2012 11:09 AM 0 log-11282012.log.lck
11/28/2012 11:07 AM 2,048 md5sum.exe
11/28/2012 10:50 AM <DIR> root2.2
11/28/2012 10:49 AM <DIR> root2.3.4
11/28/2012 10:48 AM 41,821 speedy-root-utility-v0.42.jar
7 File(s) 392,541 bytes
4 Dir(s) 367,063,105,536 bytes free
cmags said:
Perfect timing on this, I had done the 2-step unroot process becuase I was going to sell my Shift on craigslist after upgrading to the Photon Q, but the Q is proving to have all sorts of problems, especially with the LTE network, so I think I may follow Vicodan's footsteps and return to the Shift. I figure if his expertise can't overcome the software and network problems on the Q, I can't either.
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Ok, so first attempts aren't going so well. First a couple notes:
Might want to include a note about Java being required to run a .jar - new PC didnt have it installed yet and double-clicking the .jar didn't do anything at all).
Also, in the instructions you don't mention downloading md5sum.exe and putting it in the folder, but I see it later in the directory tree. My first run of the utillity I didn't have it there, second attempt its there, but same results:
When I run the utility (v0.42), it comes up with the Prerequisites screen, I confirm my settings, then click next (or ok, or whatever the button said). The utility recognizes my phone and software version (2.77.651.3). I click Root Now! and the utility's console blanks out, and nothing happens, either in the utility or on my phone. Is there anything I can do to see what its hanging up on?
Edit: Here's my directory tree:
Code:
c:\RootEvoShift>dir
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 104A-11BE
Directory of c:\RootEvoShift
11/28/2012 11:09 AM <DIR> .
11/28/2012 11:09 AM <DIR> ..
11/28/2012 10:50 AM 191,488 adb.exe
11/28/2012 10:50 AM 96,256 AdbWinApi.dll
11/28/2012 10:50 AM 60,928 AdbWinUsbApi.dll
11/28/2012 11:04 AM 0 log-11282012.log
11/28/2012 11:09 AM 0 log-11282012.log.lck
11/28/2012 11:07 AM 2,048 md5sum.exe
11/28/2012 10:50 AM <DIR> root2.2
11/28/2012 10:49 AM <DIR> root2.3.4
11/28/2012 10:48 AM 41,821 speedy-root-utility-v0.42.jar
7 File(s) 392,541 bytes
4 Dir(s) 367,063,105,536 bytes free
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Thats odd, I downgraded my phone from 2.77.651.3 before I even posted...the thing is I can't even test it anymore because my phone will not show up in ADB (hardware issue, I'm gonna be taking it in soon)
Can you attach the log file the utility makes?
And also, try running the utility again, when it hangs, open a cmd window and type "adb kill-server" and then "adb devices" and make sure your device is showing up as "device"
Sent from my JB'd speedy
Adb shows my device, but the logfile is 0 byte. Nothing to see in it. Any way to get at the backend java console to see what's happening, or maybe you have a debug build?
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Adb shows my device, but the logfile is 0 byte. Nothing to see in it. Any way to get at the backend java console to see what's happening, or maybe you have a debug build?
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Did you install the latest version of java? My program runs using java 7
Sent from my JB'd speedy
Yes, installed the latest today from java.com.
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Yes, installed the latest today from java.com.
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Sorry dude, I don't know why its not logging or why it hangs :\
I'll take a look at the code again and see, but I swear that I downgraded from 2.3.4 just the other day...
I will try to test it on my own phone but I've been having issues connecting it to adb
Sent from my JB'd speedy
Related
PLEASE BE ADVISED: THE AUTHOR OF THIS POST NO LONGER PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THIS THREAD. HOWEVER YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOMED TO CONTINUE USING THE FILES AND METHODS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION. GOOD LUCK!!
INTRO: For all those searching the internet trying to find answers as to how to gain root on your Nextbook8 Premium and also gain access to the wonderful android market from which we were greatly deprived (as is the case with many low-priced tablets these days), the wait is over thanks to a certain someone who goes by the name of DEVMONKEY. Of course I take absolutely NO CREDIT for this and only took the liberty to re-write it thus adding a little more detail to the process. Enjoy!!!
DISCLAIMER***I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS PARTICULAR ROM WITH MY N8 WHEN I HAD IT BUT AS THE PROCEDURE TO FLASH IS STILL THE SAME ALL SHOULD GO WELL. HOWEVER, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN IF YOU USE THIS AND DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL STEPS CAREFULLY***
[HOW TO] Root and install Market on your Nextbook8 Premium
UPDATE: This is post has been updated with a new rom to replace old one. Method of flashing is still the same so no worries. All those who want to upgrade to this rom from the one I previously posted in this guide when I first wrote it can just repeat the steps over again with the new rom package.
This rom is based on Samhain's release: SamDroid v1.13
Modifications (mostly GUI / cosmetic tweaks):
1.) cifs.ko / slow-work.ko / nls_utf8.ko are in /system/lib/modules and can be loaded using Mount Manager app from the market. This will let you mount CIFS/SMB shares to the device.
2.) Honeycomb-like launcher and updated GUI icons. (you can change it to any Launcher you want)
A couple of things to note once you have installed the rom:
- It starts up in Italian, so open Android settings "Impostazioni" and go to the "Lingua e tastiera" setting, and change the "Seleziona lingua" to your preffered language.
- I've put a few wallpapers in /system/media that you can set full screen by going into Live Wallpapers and using the "Multipicture Live Wallpaper" set them to the screen.
- There are a few things (widgets) on the homescreen that don't work after initial boot, just remove them and add back whatever you want to the homescreen.
- Sleep of death issues seem to be fixed, and the camera works (Camera app works, but Skype and Fring don't work yet...).
- You can also grab Adobe Flash 11 from the market and it'll work correctly.
- This release boots MUCH faster, and is even more responsive than before.
- There is a cell standby issue that drains the battery more in theory so if you feel like that is happening with you just delete the Phone.apk and TelephonyProvider.apk from /system/app. You can use ADB or you can use Root Explorer to do so. You will likely have to force a reboot because you'll start getting repetitive force closes once you do so, but it won't hurt anything. Once you reboot, all is well.
VERY IMPORTANT: After installing custom roms that also flash a custom recovery your N8 may reboot into the custom recovery. If this happens hit reboot system and only reboot system.
Download new rom from HERE and extract (using winRAR preferably) to your desktop or anywhere you choose. Location doesn't really matter for this guide to work.
NOTE: If you have anything you care about (like apps, notes etc.) on your N8 make sure you back it up now.
Step 1: Turn your N8 off.
Step 2: Press both Volume buttons down and plug the USB cord into the N8.
NOTE: On your screen you should see a bubble pop up in the lower-right corner saying "Installing drivers". Most likely it will say it can't find the drivers. This is normal. Continue following the steps to install the missing drivers.
Step 3: Open the Device manager by typing mmc devmgmt.msc into your "Run" box on XP or search box in start menu on Windows 7 and hitting enter (you can also find Device Manager in your Control Panel options in Windows 7).
Step 4: With your N8 still in an off state and plugged in via USB you should see a yellow exclamation symbol somewhere next to "Unknown Device" in the list of devices in the Device Manager. Right click on it and select "Update driver software".
Step 5: Now it will prompt you to choose how you want to search for it. Select "Browse my computer for driver software" and it will bring up a window for you to navigate manually to the driver location which is in the "drivers" sub-folder in the NEXTBOOK8ROOT folder. Select which ever system you have (32bit or 64bit) and then hit "OK". You might go thru one or two prompts before it actually installs. Just "OK" everything and you should be fine.
Step 6: Once the drivers are installed you are ready to flash. Go into the root of the NEXTBOOK8ROOT folder and select RK29update.exe (right-click for Win7 users and Run as Admin).
Step 7: Now you should be at the interface of the program and at the bottom in bold words it should say "FOUND RKAndroid rock usb" (if it doesn't then it mean the drivers probably weren't installed correctly). This part is VERY IMPORTANT!! Make sure all of the boxes on the left are checked (should look like the pic below). The one at top is the one usually missing a check and would need to be checked by you.
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Step 8: Once all boxes on the left are checked you are going to click on "EraseIDB" at the bottom and let it complete. Once that finishes click on "Run" and you will see a series of commands running in the right window pane (see pics below). Give it some time as it will probably take a few minutes. When it's done it should look like the second pic below.
Once the process is finished your NEXTBOOK should reboot into the recovery and reflash the OS. Congratulations!!! You now have an affordable rooted tablet with access to the Android Market!!
OTHER ROMS YOU CAN FLASH INSTEAD OF THE ONE IN THE ABOVE GUIDE:
Pisteone - [SDK 2.1] EXT4 Bluetooth 3G Root [Basic FW 1.0.21] ICS Style - LINK
Fintadroid - [FULL ROOT & EXT4] [BT & 3G] [FW.1.0.21 PRESTIGE] - LINK
ALL ROMS FOR NEXTBOOK8 - LINK (Be very careful and read before you flash)
Thanks! worked great.
I signed up, so i can say thank you. this worked perfectly.. i was skeptical and scared i'd ruin this tablet, as i got it as a gift, and was obviously disappointed to see no market on it, but this worked. thank you.
How about Nextbook Premium 7?
Thank you!
This worked great, I was able to get the android market installed and working.
Android version?
What version of Android does this install?
Cheers, Greg.
It's work, your are wonderful,thank you Sunnyboy167
Great job! Good to have root and Market working. But anyone else get FC when opening Camera app?
Perfect! I have rooted many Android devices and this is one of the easiest ones. Just read the directions carefully and you'll do fine.
Hopefully someone will release an ICS update for this device soon..after using my Galaxy Nexus, Gingerbread seems so...obsolete.
I'm glad you enjoyed this info just as much as i did
To everyone YOU ARE WELCOME but please....the best way to thank me is by hitting the thank button at the bottom right of my post. Thanks!
@xxProphecyxx - here is a link for the nextbook7 http://gunnersbarn.wordpress.com/2011/11/04/how-to-install-android-market-to-nextbook-premium-7/ I don't see any root method listed on the site but im sure there is one out there if you want to root it too. Or you can even take a chance if youre brave and use a one click root based on the android version you have.
@ghi07 - All this method does is re-install the OS (which is Gingerbread to answer your question) with market and superuser.
@dalerious - I'm sorry but I don't have a Nextbook anymore but if I did I would definitely try my best to help you. Try doing the entire process over and see if that works. Good luck!
THANK YOU!!!!
I was about to throw this tablet out the window!!! Followed the instructions and it works perfectly!!!! Thanks SO SO much!!!
Thanks to you I had a very Merry Christmas haha thank button has been pushed repeatedly!
Hi Sunnyboy,
Just want to say a big thank you for the detail post. I was about to give up on on this tablet when I came across your post.
Chris
help help!!!
hi sunny boy,
i just got my nextbook8 yesterday... come across this website and trying to root my nextbook last night at home...
I encounter this problem...when i plug in my nextbook into the PC USB ..it turn on from the off mode. and the pc started to scan the driver and it actually install successfully. I am running on win7. after that i cant install the driver required.. can anyone help me out here cos i try to run exe. file. it cant root my nextbook... i am helpless now...
I am also having problem with the camera. I'll have this error:
The application Camera (process com.android.camera) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
HELP HELP HELP...not able to on the device after updated the driver....PC shows device found after plug in USB, which shows the device is working but just cannot on it.. a total IT dummy and not sure what's going on..someone said the ROM is damaged which cause this.....any way to recover the tablet..i just bought it for less than a week. HELP HELP HELP!!!!!! (tried reset but still no response)
Sunnyboy167 said:
To everyone YOU ARE WELCOME but please....the best way to thank me is by hitting the thank button at the bottom right of my post. Thanks!
@xxProphecyxx - here is a link for the nextbook7 http://gunnersbarn.wordpress.com/2011/11/04/how-to-install-android-market-to-nextbook-premium-7/ I don't see any root method listed on the site but im sure there is one out there if you want to root it too. Or you can even take a chance if youre brave and use a one click root based on the android version you have.
@ghi07 - All this method does is re-install the OS (which is Gingerbread to answer your question) with market and superuser.
@dalerious - I'm sorry but I don't have a Nextbook anymore but if I did I would definitely try my best to help you. Try doing the entire process over and see if that works. Good luck!
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I have already been to this website and successfully added the market to my Next7. I do want to root it and flash a custom ROM, but I have not found anything useful. Thanks though.
Rooted fine, thx a mil. Installed GOLAUNCHER EX and the icons were too big. Dl'd LCD resolution from market and decreased res from 160 to 140. To apply changes app reboots tablet. When it came back up, nextbook stuck on launch screen and I can't even turn it off!! This was my gf's xmas present from her parents!!! Any suggestions??
eybarra2 said:
Rooted fine, thx a mil. Installed GOLAUNCHER EX and the icons were too big. Dl'd LCD resolution from market and decreased res from 160 to 140. To apply changes app reboots tablet. When it came back up, nextbook stuck on launch screen and I can't even turn it off!! This was my gf's xmas present from her parents!!! Any suggestions??
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u can reboot the device by using a paperclip and press in the reset button.
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Thanks for the detailed guide Sunnyboy167~ Anyway devmonkey just release a newer mod which works better than the previous. Do check it out
hi all,
I rooted my new nextbook8 ...and it works just nice...
just need some help on whether possible to use my iphone as a modem for my nextbook? as i realized it cant detect my wifi network from my iphone. While my colleague 's motorola zoom works fine with my iphone...any solution on this?
Caduser from singapore...
I have working on a project in the form of an app, which guides you through the installation of Ubuntu within android via chroot. It includes a ubuntu 10.10 image I have been working on which includes lots of program to allow users to develop program/scripts etc within Ubuntu on there phone/tablet.
However I have I have yet to get much testing on this device and would like more feedback from users!
Please post your device/kernel/rom along with what did and didn't work, so I can draw up what I need to change in the next release of the app/ubuntu build.
Website
http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCqzs8yQTM8
App Download
Free App
Paid App
Boot Script
ubuntu.sh(V5)
Full Image
This image is 1.5GB to download, once extracted 3.5GB, and include alot of programs like openoffice, thunderbird, firefox and over programs for 'developing' - Also allows you to switch between the LXDE and Gnome desktops, and you can define screen size on boot!
ubuntuV5-image.zip
Lightweight Image - This is yet to be included in an app, will be included in the next release (aka 2.0 ), so get it now before anyone else!
This image is just under 500MB to download, once extracted 2.5GB, and include only programs needed (LXDE desktop, web browser, + other basic programs) also allows you to define screen size on boot
ubuntuV5-sm-image.zip
12.04 images
I have now started work on building new 12.04 images these come in core (just the bear-bones ubuntu) and full (ubuntu with GUI and other programs) and will be updated as 12.04 moves through its milestones (and when I make new updates to the mods I make from the main stream arm port).
These are for testing ONLY until 12.04 reaches stable release.
You can view the images here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/12.04/
I also want to build up a small group of testers who I can email with new images and scripts, these will include all future distros that I do. If you are interested in joining this test group please PM me or send a email to [email protected]
The only requirement is that your willing to test and send feedback along with screen shoots etc where required, it would also be good if your willing to try different roms and kernels for your device!
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Like this guide? want to try something different? then check out my other guides for different distro's
Backtrack - This is a distro that is based around security testing, it also includes the Gnome desktop environment and a range of other programs.
Updates
18/02/12
*New 12.04 images started building, for now not included in the app but once a bit more stable will be included
29/01/12
*New V5 small image, featuring fixed Java, even more lightweight (now around 1.2GB free) and user can set screen size on boot
*PAID New Build guide which shows you how to build your own Ubuntu images
*Brand new UI To make the whole thing more useable
*PAID new 'one click boot' feature to allow quick booting from either the widget or inside the app
*PAID new widget to activate the one click boot
*PAID app install guide changed in light of 'one click boot'
*Fixed keyboard mapping of random letters in Gnome
18/01/12
*Large ubuntu image now allows user to set screen size on boot!
*Large Ubuntu image now lets you select between LXDE and Gnome desktops
*Large Ubuntu image has been recompiled to fix the likes of Java (note some of the above changes will be included in the small image in the future)
*FAQ section updated with more answers to questions I have been getting
*Install guide updated in light of the new large image
06/01/12
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
28/12/11
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easier updating
19/12/11
New 'lighter' ubuntu image options for all resolutions already supported
15/12/11
New ubuntu images with all updates up to 15/11/11
FREE app ubuntu image resized to fit 800x480 resolution
PAID app ubuntu images now includes 4 images for 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20598548&postcount=83
Samsung Galaxy Note G7000
FM 1.5 Kernel
RocketRom V10 (14Toggle, smoothnessupdate, addperformance, stock theme)
Note freezes after executing ubuntu.sh, only restarting by holding powerbutton helps...
It's a pity, I thought booting ubuntu is only possible on a Rom with loop devices capabilities and now I read that only the stock rom is working
tried ubuntuv3.sh see picture:
http://imageshack.us/f/808/sc20111223042953.png/
Allamann said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20598548&postcount=83
Samsung Galaxy Note G7000
FM 1.5 Kernel
RocketRom V10 (14Toggle, smoothnessupdate, addperformance, stock theme)
Note freezes after executing ubuntu.sh, only restarting by holding powerbutton helps...
It's a pity, I thought booting ubuntu is only possible on a Rom with loop devices capabilities and now I read that only the stock rom is working
tried ubuntuv3.sh see picture:
http://imageshack.us/f/808/sc20111223042953.png/
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Indeed its VERY odd that stock works but custom roms do not work...should really be the other way round, perhaps something to do with how the device file system in custom roms is different or something?
I don't know, this is the problem trying to support as many devices as possible, I don't have the device to test and work out what's wrong, just got to keep basically stabbing into the dark until I hit something
Change log for new release (release will be in the next few days for paid end of next week for free) - all new images etc will be added to the first post as they are finished and uploaded!
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easy updating of the script
*+more likely before release
Allamann said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20598548&postcount=83
Samsung Galaxy Note G7000
FM 1.5 Kernel
RocketRom V10 (14Toggle, smoothnessupdate, addperformance, stock theme)
Note freezes after executing ubuntu.sh, only restarting by holding powerbutton helps...
It's a pity, I thought booting ubuntu is only possible on a Rom with loop devices capabilities and now I read that only the stock rom is working
tried ubuntuv3.sh see picture:
http://imageshack.us/f/808/sc20111223042953.png/
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+1 I got it to boot with cf kernel but not with fm or abyss kernel.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
timstanley1985 said:
+1 I got it to boot with cf kernel but not with fm or abyss kernel.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Odd so I'm guessing the two kernels that don't work don't have loop support...best talk with the kernel developer
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
timstanley1985 said:
+1 I got it to boot with cf kernel but not with fm or abyss kernel.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Yep, I was really enjoying - had PHP and mysql installed and working as a wee test environment, then flashed FM and no more Ubuntu.
Thanks for the work - appreciated
If I manually downloaded the script and the image, where do I put
the extracted content of the zip, and the script ? on the root of external SD or phone storage ?
lucid said:
If I manually downloaded the script and the image, where do I put
the extracted content of the zip, and the script ? on the root of external SD or phone storage ?
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Place them in a folder called ubuntu on either your sdcard or internal memory as you have both either should work
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Thanks, by pressing ahead without knowing I put the files there, however, in terminal emulator, after aquiring superuser persmissions, changing to the ubuntu folder wont work. I must be doing something wrong. I came as far as cd /sdcard but /sdcard/ubuntu fails. Asking ls -a says dir is empty ? Linux noob
lucid said:
Thanks, by pressing ahead without knowing I put the files there, however, in terminal emulator, after aquiring superuser persmissions, changing to the ubuntu folder wont work. I must be doing something wrong. I came as far as cd /sdcard but /sdcard/ubuntu fails. Asking ls -a says dir is empty ? Linux noob
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check in a file explorer where the sdcard is mounted, sometimes the internal memory is mounted as the sdcard directory and then the sdcard itself is mounted in another directory within that.
Once you work out where its mounted then just cd to that location
Got it to work. Copied the ubuntu folder to /
Pretty responsive in 24bit colour. Working with cassies ultralight v4.
lucid said:
Got it to work. Copied the ubuntu folder to /
Pretty responsive in 24bit colour. Working with cassies ultralight v4.
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which Kernel/Rom?
Hi
Before run ubuntu.sh check if loop inst bussy with other kind of programs who use it.
try losetup will show you how many loop you have used and edit ubuntu.sh to get 1 free
like last 1 user will be 10 then line with busybox mknod /dev/loop11 b 7 11
and wher you see loop0 change to loop11 or any free number.
Hope will works for you.
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Hi,
Nice work but you forgot something.
Your image wont work on many device since the /sdcard partition if VFAT who limit the file to 2G.
converting /sdcard to ext2 or ext4 is the way to work with files larger than 2G.
B.
dahas said:
Hi
Before run ubuntu.sh check if loop inst bussy with other kind of programs who use it.
try losetup will show you how many loop you have used and edit ubuntu.sh to get 1 free
like last 1 user will be 10 then line with busybox mknod /dev/loop11 b 7 11
and wher you see loop0 change to loop11 or any free number.
Hope will works for you.
---------- Post added at 12:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 PM ----------
Hi,
Nice work but you forgot something.
Your image wont work on many device since the /sdcard partition if VFAT who limit the file to 2G.
converting /sdcard to ext2 or ext4 is the way to work with files larger than 2G.
B.
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Thank you very much I will integrate these changes in the next version of the script
you can also change de fstab line where root partition is mount by uuid and replace by name
losetup returns nothing...
I also asked the dev of FM kernel and he told me that it has loop capabilities
if losetup show nothing then or you dont have loop set or you not root.
for see if you r root type id and the have to show your id. If is not root type su -
For the no loop set then the original ubuntu.sh have to work.
Runs perfectly on my Note
Had rooted it yesterday with CFRootFlasher
Kernel is "KK9" (Android 2.3.6)
Tested the V3 800 first, and now running with the V4 1280 image
Btw I´m an Android noob, came from Ios 2 weeks ago, so i dont really know what is important for you to know. But if you want to know something, just ask
kevinturbo said:
Runs perfectly on my Note
Had rooted it yesterday with CFRootFlasher
Kernel is "KK9" (Android 2.3.6)
Tested the V3 800 first, and now running with the V4 1280 image
Btw I´m an Android noob, came from Ios 2 weeks ago, so i dont really know what is important for you to know. But if you want to know something, just ask
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Thank you very much, glad to hear you have it working!
And welcome to the dark side
I will present you plugin that will make your life with changing files, doing backup, providing logcat easier.
This is not my work, so do not ask me for inprovments, changing things ets.
Here is a link to author and his contact, so if you have any suggestion or bug - contact him. This plugin is for PC users.
Download Total Commander.
Downlaod Android ADB.
Some general stuff from developer of this plugin:
Android ADB 7.2
The ultimate Android Total Commander file system plugin with extra features:
- Apps management (Install, Uninstall and Backup your apps, Add shortcut to launcher)
- APK icons and metadata with custom columns (does not download APK files to PC)
- Backup and Restore on ICS
- LogCat/BugReport/Dmesg (Copy file from folder), Shell
- Reboot menu with (Reboot, Hot Boot, Recovery, Download and Power Off)
- Screenshots (Copy file from .screenshot folder)
- Clipboard (set and get your device's clipboard)
- Multiple devices with device rename functionality (friendly name)
- Bookmarks and WiFi auto-connect
- Rooted, semi-rooted and non-rooted devices
- Full unicode support
- x32 and x64 support
- TC command line integration
- Background copy/move
- Owner and Group custom columns
- Full file system management (download/upload recursive directories, copy, delete, rename, move, edit, view, overwrite confirmation and more, chmod and chown preserveration)
- Copy/Move between 2 devices
- Set/Get file attributes/permissions - Change Attributes action in Total Commander
- ADB USB and wireless ADB (no need to install Android SDK)
- Auto mount support
- Debug logs
- Rich settings
Requirements:
- Enabled "Android debugging" on your device
- Device connected to USB with proper drivers (an ADB device must be listed in Windows Devices)
- WiFi ADB (a rooted device with the "WiFi ADB" app downloaded from Google Play)
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How to install:
Open folder where you installed Total Commander (To me it was c:\totalcmd) and make directorium "Plugins" there. Enter it, and unpack content of adbplugin.zip there (this is from Android ADB download you did before). After that in Total Commander open Configuration>Options>Plugins then click on Configure beside F"ile system plugins (.WFX)." Then click on "Add", and browse to your "Plugin" folder. There will be two files: ADBPlugin.wfx (x86 version) and ADBPlugin.wfx64 (x64 version). Choose one that is same with version of Total Commander that you installed. Hit "Open". In next window hit "Ok". Go out of Configuration. And you are done.
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Now we will run it.
Go to this dropdown menu from image and select Network Neighborhood, then duble click on ADB. If your phone is recognized there will be another "Folder" with Android icon and some numbers and letters. Double click on that too. And you entered your phone.
Some notices:
1. Do not mess around with files that you do not know what is it for.
2. I am not responsible if you mess up something. Like "I deleted modem folder, do not have nework anymore!!! I will kill the maker of this guide!". I am not pushing you to do anything, I am just made tutorial how to manage files on your System easier.
What you can do with this plugin:
Copy files to your internal/external memory;
Push apps in System/app;
Make backup;
Do a logcat;
Make screenshot;
Enter ADB shell...
If you do not have access to the System folder you will have to mount it in shell. Open .shell in this plugin and write this:
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
And hit enter.
Or if you want easy way for this, install this app.
Open it and hit Mount r/w, and then try again in Total Commander.
WARNING: DO NOT ERASE CUSTOM THINGS IN HERE, YOU WILL END UP WITH BRICKED PHONE. By that I mean folders that are not System, and some that you allready know that you should delete, copy or replace files there.
Lot of new users do not know to make a LOGCAT when some developers ask them to do it. It's purpose is to provide log that will help developer to find error that you have. So with this plugin it is easy to get it. How? Open folder named ".logcat" and copy txt file from there to your hard drive. And there you have it. Zip it, upload it and bring it to developer.
When you doubleclick ".power" you will get extended power commands, like reboot in download mode, reboot in recovery etc.
".screenshot" provide a screenshot of current screen content of your phone. It saves file where screenshots are saved when you use hardware buttons on phone too.
I will update this tutorial as it comes to my mind what could I add. I am open to suggestions too.
Most parts of this are written by me, and I am sorry if my english is not so good.
Feel free to hit thanks if this was helpful for you. I will not kill you for that.
Reserved for future use.
Attend... Good Job Brother, will take time study first...
shut_down said:
Reserved for future use.
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nice work bro! :good:
Nice work :laugh: Svaka cast
dude this guide is gold... solid gold!!! tnx :victory:
Just to remind people that with this plugin you get much much more, esspecialy for rom coockers and modders, but i'll name just few:
-build-in editor work great with adb-plugin (ideal for quick build.prop editing)
-setting permissions from TC file menu
-compare directories, even within zip files (no need for manual unpacking and repacking when coocking rom)
-compare files (ideal for looking errors, no matter is it decompiled framework.res or build.prop)
-background operations for those long or multiple transfering
-multiple tabs save time when switching between dirs
I am TC user from times he was Window Commander, and i must say: he who learn how to use it to full potencial, will hate to open even "My Computer" icon when it's even simple copy-paste operation.
With this adb plugin, my experience with android file managment have come to a totaly new level...
And yeah, there is total commander for android too, free on play store.
TQ.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app
Backup & Restore via TC
Hi,
I am also a TC fan.
Have you ever used the Backup & Restore feature of ADB through TC? Please share your experiences. We can backup only the apps right? Can we make a system image of the phone? You know what I mean?
Bakisha said:
Just to remind people that with this plugin you get much much more, esspecialy for rom coockers and modders, but i'll name just few:
-build-in editor work great with adb-plugin (ideal for quick build.prop editing)
-setting permissions from TC file menu
-compare directories, even within zip files (no need for manual unpacking and repacking when coocking rom)
-compare files (ideal for looking errors, no matter is it decompiled framework.res or build.prop)
-background operations for those long or multiple transfering
-multiple tabs save time when switching between dirs
I am TC user from times he was Window Commander, and i must say: he who learn how to use it to full potencial, will hate to open even "My Computer" icon when it's even simple copy-paste operation.
With this adb plugin, my experience with android file managment have come to a totaly new level...
And yeah, there is total commander for android too, free on play store.
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What does "Backup and Restore on ICS" mean? IceCream Sandwitch?
Nishad1982 said:
Hi,
I am also a TC fan.
Have you ever used the Backup & Restore feature of ADB through TC? Please share your experiences. We can backup only the apps right? Can we make a system image of the phone? You know what I mean?
---------- Post added at 08:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 AM ----------
What does "Backup and Restore on ICS" mean? IceCream Sandwitch?
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Hm, I never tried it. And it should be on IceCream Sandwitch. I check new version on its site, and it is still written ICS. I will try it when I get time.
Nishad1982 said:
Hi,
I am also a TC fan.
Have you ever used the Backup & Restore feature of ADB through TC? Please share your experiences. We can backup only the apps right? Can we make a system image of the phone? You know what I mean?
---------- Post added at 08:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 AM ----------
What does "Backup and Restore on ICS" mean? IceCream Sandwitch?
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When i tried backup option, it didn't work. But i'm on GB (i'll test it with ICS in the future).
For backups i use clockworkmod recovery, so that's why i don't use that option
If you want to backup apps, just copy /system/app or /data/app folder to other window in TC (and you can copy apk files to /system/app or /data/app - just make sure to give all apk files 644 permission)
Making system image of the phone, as you asked, can't be done so easily by just copy files to phone. It is not just files, but all files/folder have their permission value. Sinse there are hundreds folder/files to copy and set permissions individually, it is just not worth the time.
But if you have Clockworkmod or TeamWinRecoveryProject on your phone, making flashable zips is much easier.
I did manage to make flashable ROM this way by copying whole /system folder. Ofcorse, you can't just copy it back because of android/linux permission and symlink things - that's why custom ROMs come with updater-script who have commands to symlink busybox files and set permissions for files that needs them.
I use TWRP for backups. I am just interested if TC can incorporate this functionality through ADB.
It would be a nice accomplishment.
Bakisha said:
When i tried backup option, it didn't work. But i'm on GB (i'll test it with ICS in the future).
For backups i use clockworkmod recovery, so that's why i don't use that option
If you want to backup apps, just copy /system/app or /data/app folder to other window in TC (and you can copy apk files to /system/app or /data/app - just make sure to give all apk files 644 permission)
Making system image of the phone, as you asked, can't be done so easily by just copy files to phone. It is not just files, but all files/folder have their permission value. Sinse there are hundreds folder/files to copy and set permissions individually, it is just not worth the time.
But if you have Clockworkmod or TeamWinRecoveryProject on your phone, making flashable zips is much easier.
I did manage to make flashable ROM this way by copying whole /system folder. Ofcorse, you can't just copy it back because of android/linux permission and symlink things - that's why custom ROMs come with updater-script who have commands to symlink busybox files and set permissions for files that needs them.
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Nishad1982 said:
I use TWRP for backups. I am just interested if TC can incorporate this functionality through ADB.
It would be a nice accomplishment.
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I don't think TC adb plugin can handle CWM/TWRP backups. Or i am not aware of it...
Would be nice feature for sure...
Just to share my experience...
I found this thread because I was looking for a fast way to mirror my Nexus 5's storage without using the ADB shell to handle a single dir at a time. The MTP xfer is (a) slow and (b) fails to copy LOTS of stuff from the SD card (TiBu's backup directory, various app data folders that the apps have tried to protect, etc). I also wanted to get the CMWR partition backups off of the phone in case I bricked the thing while reinstalling a factory image.
I installed Total Commander and the ADB plugin, replaced all the plugin's binaries with the latest versions from the android SDK, and crossed my fingers. It works pretty well! I am getting about 5MB/s pulling from the phone. That's twice as fast as with MTP (plus I can pull from /data/media/) and three times as fast as using Root Explorer to copy to a mounted windows share via SMB (the only solution I'd found prior -- and still a decent solution if there's wifi but no USB available).
I still wish I knew a way to get some full-speed USB2/3 or WIFI file transfers happening.
i got a error when i try to copy file to my phone with TC
said please remove write protect
anyone know what's wrong?
i can adb push file to anywhere of my phone (/sdcard/ ,/system/....)
(sorry for the previous swearing language... gonna repeat politely):
SO.... I can't understand.... WHY
OH MY GOD...
WHY on EARTH this isn't the MOST DISCUSSED / IMPROVED / UPDATED feature on the entire Android WORLD?
can anyone explain it ?
WHY on EARTH are people still using /COMMAND-LINE ADB for copying files ?
I can't understand it....
It stopped working here.... I'm sad....
Also, the BEST PROGRAM OF ALL ---> Beyond Compare stopped working too...
I used like 20 times a day, to synchronize my PC files between my 32gb sd card (it's BY FAR, the MOST USEFUL TOOL OF ALL)
I think it's a Driver issue.... (but in this case I have to put the blame on Motorola and/or Windows....)
it stopped working for me after some FW update (5.1.1)
constantly drop off connection, also when I copy some files it is possible that several files didn't copied..
I didn't chahnge any drivers etc. just FW.
since that time it works very bad via Total Commander.
I've heard that this plugin (and ADB itself) is not for sync data - what does it mean ? It is not for copying files from/to phone ?
wrong thread place
This thread is definitiv in the wrong place !! - It needs to bee in Android General Thread !
I use this Plugin in Total Comander for two years - its the best
it's indeed (BY FAR) one of the most amazing PC Tool for Android!
Shortcuts
Does anybody know how to create shortcuts to files/folders with this plugin?
{
"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"
}
This method will, when completed, will provide you with root and an unlocked bootloader, with fastboot available. It is a somewhat involved process, but the majority of the process has been simplified as much as possible.
WARNING!!!!This replaces your current bootloader with a debug bootloader. If you attempt to lock this bootloader you may brick your device.
Currently AT&T(H910) and Sprint(LS997) cannot return to stock because no KDZ files are available.
Disclaimer:
Once your phone is unlocked, it will no longer be covered by LG warranty @me2151.
As we cannot guarantee the proper operation of our hardware with custom software, we are not able to maintain the full scope of warranty for your device after you have unlocked the bootloader.
Because of that we have a responsibility to let you know that defects which may result from, or were caused by custom device-software may not be covered by LG warranty @me2151.
LG @me2151 can no longer guarantee the full functionality of your device after you unlock the bootloader. Unlocking your device may cause unexpected side effects that may include but are not limited to the following:
***Your device may stop working.
***Certain features and functionalities may be disabled.*
***Your device may become unsafe to the point of causing you harm.
***Your device becomes physically damaged due to overheating.
***The behavior of your device may be altered.
***Some content on your device may no longer be accessible or playable due to invalid DRM keys.*
***All your user data, settings, and accounts may disappear. (Therefore, we recommend that*you*backup all your data).
** -*Software updates delivered via LG FOTA (Firmware Over the Air) or Web Download services may not work on your device anymore.
LG @me2151 will not be responsible for the damages caused by any*custom software being flashed to your phone.
Known Issues:
AM&FM Radio no longer works
Boot time higher
No way to revert to stock(LS997/H910)
Possible overdose of root awesomeness!
Maybe more. Let us know!
Links:
- v20-root.zip
- TWRP
- Terminal Emulator
- Newest SuperSU(SuperSU v2.78 SR5 or greater is needed)
-Stock LS997 rom. for Sprint users only. (Fix's numerous problems)
Pre-requisites:
- ADB and fastboot setup and Installed
- Terminal Emulator installed onto the phone.
- The above links downloaded and SuperSU placed on the SD Card.
Working Devices:
- Verizon (VS995)
- Sprint (LS997)
- ATT (H910)
- Korean(F800L)
Note: International Variants (E.g.H990DS) May get supported in the future, but are currently being worked on at the moment. If you attempt to use this method on Unsupported Devices(any V20 not listed in working devices) then you are in uncharted territory. It will almost definitely brick your device. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!
This will tutorial will be broken up into 2 sections, during the second section the instructions will differ depending on the variant of the phone you are using.
- Unlocking the Bootloader:
1) Copy all the files from inside the "Required Files" (Inside the unzipped "v20-root" folder) and paste it into your active ADB directory. Then copy and paste twrp-3.0.2-1-us996.img to your active ADB directory.
2) If you currently don't have Terminal Emulator then go and download and install now.
3) Plug your device into the computer and verify ADB is working. Then;
On Windows, double-click "RUNMEFIRST.bat, DO NOT CLOSE THE LOG WINDOW THAT OPENS, then double-click "Step1.bat"
On Linux/MacOS ("#" Signifies a comment below)
Code:
./RUNMEFIRST.sh
# OR
bash ./RUNMEFIRST.sh
Open a Separate Terminal next to the RUNMEFIRST terminal, then type:
Code:
./Step1.sh
# OR
bash ./Step1.sh
When you run The sh or Bat files there will be a Permission denied error on 2 files: Flatland and Flatland64. This is normal and nothing to worry about.
3.5) Wait for a shell prompt, then type (or copy):
Code:
run-as con
chmod 0777 /storage/emulated/0/*
4) Open Up Terminal Emulator
Type:
Code:
id
Check if context is "Untrusted_app"
If "Untrusted_app" is displayed, Continue:
Type into Terminal Emulator:
Code:
applypatch /system/bin/atd /storage/emulated/0/dirtysanta
If it doesn't show up as "Untrusted_app", repeat the above steps from Number 1
5) Watch the RUNMEFIRST dialog for when it tells you to run Step2. Then;
On Windows, double-click "Step2.bat"
On Linux/MacOS, type:
Code:
./Step2.sh
# OR
Bash ./Step2.sh
Once step 2 is completed, you'll be in bootloader, procced to "Flashing TWRP" section to continue.
Note/Warning: Verizon Users Vibrator will be constantly going off, until the whole process is complete (Past Android Setup Wizard).
- Flashing TWRP and Fixing Varient Issues:
1) Run Step3, so TWRP can be flashed and a working boot.img flashed (Fix's screen problem) by;
On Windows, double-click "Step3.bat"
On Linux/MacOS, type:
Code:
./Step3.sh
# OR
Bash ./Step3.sh
******Sidenote******
If you get message saying <waiting for device> on Step3.bat then you do not have the fastboot drivers installed(you may have the program but not the drivers).
To fix: Go to your device manager while the device is connected in fasboot and right click the item that says Android and select update drivers. Then select from internet. and let it install the drivers then try step3.bat again.
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2) After you're rebooted, and back at the main lockscreen, type;
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Your device will reboot to an LG screen. Keep checking adb devices for your device.
Then type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
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Device should display a red triangle and say corrupt, then it will boot into TWRP.
3)Once in TWRP, Press Cancel on the password prompt and then swipe to allow system modifications.
Note:If you wish to make a back up now, you MUST save it to your SD card, and you cannot backup the data partition.
After the backup is complete, return to the main menu and hit wipe then select ?Format Data?, and follow the instructions there.
4) Steps below will differ, depending on what model you have, choose the correct model and follow its method.
- Verizon(VS995) and ATT(H910):
4.1) Flash SuperSU.zip
4.2) Go back to Main-menu > Wipe > [Format Data] > Type ?Yes?
4.3) Go back to Wipe > Advanced > Check Dalvik, Data and Cache > Slide to wipe
4.4) Go back to Main-menu > Reboot > System
- Sprint(LS997):
4.1) Go to Wipe > Advanced > Check Dalvik, System, Data and Cache > Slide to wipe
4.2) Go back to Wipe > [Format Data] > Type ?Yes?
4.3) Go back to Main menu > Install > LS997 Stock Rom then Flash SuperSU.zip
4.4) Go back to Main-menu > Reboot > System(you will get static on boot. this is normal)
4.5) Sprint users are Done at this point. You do not need anything else. Everything will work except static on boot.Note:Any following Instructions are for all devices again.
5) During reboot you will get a Red Triangle with a "!" inside, this is normal (First boot after flashing SuperSu will show the Red triangle twice.Wait for system to boot (this will take awhile). It may appear like the system has frozen but it has not. JUST WAIT!
*****VERIZON USERS******
It has come to my attention that some users have encountered abnormally long first boot time(over 20 minutes before first time setup)
To resolve this issue:
Boot into bootloader by pulling the battery and reinserting it and holding VOL- and phugging in the phone. then typing:
Code:
fastboot flash boot bootbackup.img
fastboot reboot
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*****ALL USERS*****
If you encounter a "Secure Boot" Password then booting the first time you did not Format data properly.
To reiterate: To properly decrypt the device you need to boot into TWRP and go to WIPE->FORMAT DATA and you will be prompted to type "yes" to format and decrypt.
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Once you are booted and have proceeded through the setup wizard, re-enable Android Debugging (ADB) if not already enabled.
Type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
6) Once inside bootloader, Type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot bootbackup.img
When it says finished, Type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
The device will boot back into system.
WARNING:This is a required step for non sprint users, it prevents background crashes and fix's battery drain. If you do NOT follow this then the device will have bad battery life, be laggy and crashes will occur regularly.
7) Once full booted back into android, Type;
Code:
adb reboot recovery
8) Once TWRP loads, Then;
- Flash SuperSU.zip
- Go back to Wipe > Advanced > Check Dalvik and Cache > Slide to wipe
- Go back to Main-menu > Reboot > System
You now should have a rooted LG v20, download your favorite root checker app and verify root.
Note:For a root app to work, it will have to support Systemless root.
Contributers/Developers:
@me2151(General)
@glitschi667(General)
@EMSpilot(Debug device) #3
@elliwigy(Ideas and testing) #5
@Matt07211(Formatting this awesome guide and helping out with general stuffs)#4
@1619415(Awesome Santa Pic at the top!)#8
Alright guys. Its time for some fixes!!!
For our known issues:
Comfort view, youtube, boot time and possibly radio.
All fixed by flashing the AT&T H918 Konverged Kernel.
Keep in mind this is a temporary fix until I get a full custom kernel made for our devices(or at least a way to make the screen work out of box that we can use on other kernel sources).
To use this kernel on our phones you need to download the zip, Place on sd card, reboot to twrp, install the zip, wipe dalvik/cache then reboot.
You WILL GET STATIC ON EVERY REBOOT!
After the phone is booted put the screen to sleep by pressing the power button and cover your proximity sensor(so your 2nd screen turns off) then turn your screen back on. Your screen will work until reboot. If you reboot you will have the static again. Just follow the steps I just listed above to get the screen working again.
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Other Updates.
I believe I have finally found a way to revert sprint devices sprint devices to unrooted stock. I will be testing the method on my phone in the next couple days.
WooHoo!!!! I bricked attempting to revert!
So heres an update for you guys. Reverting has been confirmed possible using KDZ files for your specific models. Confirmed working for KDZs are H915, VS995 and some others. I do Have a new v20. I am going to pull the stock sprint files tomorrow and see what I can do about making that work.
Nicely done Guys.
@me2151(General)
@glitschi667(General)
@elliwigy(Ideas and testing)
@Matt07211(Formatting this awesome guide and helping out with general stuffs)
@1619415(Awesome Santa Pic at the top!)
I am extremely happy that the V20 User Debug I invested in worked out!
Enjoy everyone!!
Cheers
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Awesome work guys!
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pdaddy said:
Awesome work guys!
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Good job @me2151 !!!:good::good::good:
Awesome! Now all the fun can begin!
Thanks for all your hard wprk on getting us root!
Thanks,
Chaz187
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So awesome to hear, you guys are amazing. Its possible the dev with the h915 is waiting for the firmware update (we're told in time for the holidays?!) that would enable LTE on wind to see if this still applies. Nevertheless, thanks, i dont remember the last time i read so much. Lol
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Ooo Santa you so dirty.. Can't wait to do this
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SHABBA JOTS said:
So awesome to hear, you guys are amazing. Its possible the dev with the h915 is waiting for the firmware update (we're told in time for the holidays?!) that would enable LTE on wind to see if this still applies. Nevertheless, thanks, i dont remember the last time i read so much. Lol
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From the last I hear from him. The bootloader unlocks and twrp installs BUT he has no service(he is Rogers) So he is looking into all that.
AWESOME job, everyone! Thanks so much for this-- I admit I may wait a little while for feedback before trying my own unit, but given that I jumped on the V20 early in hopes that if any version is hacked it'll be the earliest firmwares, I can't imagine it'll be too long before I'm back to enjoying my phone the way I like it!
Definitely will be sending some coffee money along, even though I wasn't in any of the bounties...
Damn I've been waiting for this soooo much but there's only thing. I don't now crap about LG phones I've been a Sammy fanboy for 7 years lol. Guess I'll have to wait till my boy can do it.
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EMSpilot said:
Nicely done Guys.
@me2151(General)
@glitschi667(General)
@elliwigy(Ideas and testing)
I am extremely happy that the V20 User Debug I invested in worked out!
Enjoy everyone!!
Cheers
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And thank you for purchasing that expensive out of pocket device.
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Subutek said:
Damn I've been waiting for this soooo much but there's only thing. I don't now crap about LG phones I've been a Sammy fanboy for 7 years lol. Guess I'll have to wait till my boy can do it.
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And thank you for purchasing that expensive out of pocket device.
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to be honest theres nothing really lg specific besides the files themselves lol.. of course you never use Odin outside of Samsung lol..
majority of it is pc bat or adb commands and then you got your typical twrp stuff but hey, best to have your buddy do it if youre not comfortable
Hey guys I need a little help, last step I was able to complete was running "Step3.sh, after reboot I'm unable to get into recovery mode. does anyone know the manual steps to get to recovery mode?
I also continue to get the popup "com.android.phone" has stopped.
No mobile service
hoopsdavis said:
Hey guys I need a little help, last step I was able to complete was running "Step3.sh, after reboot I'm unable to get into recovery mode. does anyone know the manual steps to get to recovery mode?
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I'm assuming you're on Mac/Linux. If so, in terminal verify connection with "adb devices". If you're connected fine, enter "adb reboot recovery"
I started but wouldn't get any feedback when I would double RUNMEFIRST or Step 1.... I don't know if windows 10 matters.
I'll try again a little later tonight.
My device was connected and found; adb devices
oh yeah, im also running minimal adb and fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Thank you guys for the hard work. So happy to have hotspot working.
dc.wash95 said:
I'm assuming you're on Mac/Linux. If so, in terminal verify connection with "adb devices". If you're connected fine, enter "adb reboot recovery"
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I'm actually on windows
hoopsdavis said:
I'm actually on windows
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Well in that case, you probably should have executed the ".bat" not the ".sh"
I'm running Windows 10, and successfully followed the guide. My device is past boot currently, and is installing apps from a Google backup.
Stock firmware
Rogers B05 Firmware
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397891291
Separate Firehose download
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397891292
ZTE Kernel source mirror (We are codenamed Helen)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397891289
Here is a step by step guide on how to flash the stock rom with QFIL and by extension any image.
Download and install the Qualcomm drivers from here
Download the firmware from above
Extract the firmware to a folder that you can easily access them from like your desktop
Download and install QPST from here
Open the QFIL application (Find it in your start menu)
In the "Select Build Type" field select Flat Build
In the "Select Programmer" field navigate to the folder you extracted the firmware and support files to and select the prog_emmc_firehose_8909.mbn file
Select the "Load XML" button and navigate to the folder you extracted the firmware and support files to and select the rawprogram0.xml and then the patch0.xml when prompted.
Plug in your tablet
Run the following adb command "adb reboot edl" (Now the screen should be blank but the led light should be red)
If the text at the top of the QFIL application says "No Port Available" click the "Select Port..." option and pick your device. If your device isn't showing up there you didn't install the drivers properly.
Click the Download Button to begin flashing your device
So the above explains how to flash everything if you want to flash just boot or recovery use the tool in the 2nd post it is a lot easier
Warning
This is a dangerous tool. It can render your device permanently unusable. If you use it, your warranty will likely be void. You accept all responsibility for the consequences.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to @tdm for taking the firehose I got and creating the k81tool with it!
Note Well
The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts.
Always backup your partitions before writing new contents, so that you can get back to where you started.
Never write both boot and recovery in one session. Always make sure that you can boot into the other partition in case something fails.
Preparation
Download magisks patched boot.img from here.
Download k81tool from here.
Setup your computer.
Setup for Windows
Download zadig.
Boot your device in EDL mode (see below).
Windows will want to install the Qualcomm USB driver. We won't be using it so cancel.
Run zadig. Find device 05c6:9008 and install the WinUSB driver for it.
Reboot your device and rerun steps to go back to EDL mode
Booting in EDL mode
Code:
adb reboot edl
Usage
Code:
k81tool.exe <read|write> <boot|recovery> <filename>
Example:
Code:
k81tool.exe read boot stock-boot.img
Code:
k81tool.exe write boot patched_boot.img
Multiple Operations
This is a "one-shot" tool. After performing an operation, it will reset the device with a 5 second countdown. If you wish to perform multiple operations (eg. backup, flash), simply re-enter EDL mode.
Common Problems
Device was not found
First enter EDL mode, then run the tool.
Device is visible in device manager but cannot be found by the tool.
Connect directly to the PC, not through a hub.
Windows says bad file descriptor
The WinUSB driver is not installed.
Once you flash the patched_boot.img all you need to do is install the magisks manager and you will have root enjoy!
Proof of root:
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bad links??
Hi
First, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you x 100. I've been looking for a method to root this device from the day I got it as an add on to my cell plan. Not sure if I am missing something but when I click on the androidfilehost links I get taken to a home page but there is no file to download for all three links. Initially I thought I might have to register so I did that but the links still just take you to the Home advert page Could you update the links when you get a chance - thanks !!
edit - I have a couple of questions -As you have been the first to root the device there are obviously no custom firmware builds available so we stick with stock, correct? We will be able to remove the bloatware on stock because it's rooted though, correct? I also use tasker and the AutoApps suite for automation and I need root for some of my tasks so this is a huge step in the right direction. Lastly in order to root the device do we need to do follow all steps in the first post and then complete the steps in the second post? Or is the second post just a different way to do what was done in post 1? I'm excited to root this so thanks for fixing those links! Thanks again for all your work.
ryanoc75 said:
Hi
First, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you x 100. I've been looking for a method to root this device from the day I got it as an add on to my cell plan. Not sure if I am missing something but when I click on the androidfilehost links I get taken to a home page but there is no file to download for all three links. Initially I thought I might have to register so I did that but the links still just take you to the Home advert page Could you update the links when you get a chance - thanks !!
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Sorry about that somehow the links broke, I have updated them so now they are proper.
Hey guys. Having a little trouble. I keep on running into "Failed: unknown error" when I try to flash the patched boot.img that was provided. I managed to read the stock boot image with no problems, but writing just runs into this error.
Thoughts?
I am using the Bell variant so I hope that isn't the source of it
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I'm about to try to root the device, assuming it goes according to plan, can we then install SuperSU? Do we need a TWRP for the device if we want to install another ROM and are there generic ROMS out there that would work on this tablet? Sorry if these are noob questions, I've been an apple jailbreaker for years and just bought and rooted and installed a custom ROM on a Samsung Galaxy S4. I installed a new android tablet NAV in my BMW and I needed a device to act as a hotspot, so I use Tasker and AutoApps with it to automate the process and it works really well. When I rooted the Galaxy S4 there are a ton of ROMS available for every variant so it was easy to follow the instructions. However, this is totally new territory for me. This device isn't nearly as popular so I wondered what options are available to us once we have it rooted?
same issue failed unknown error
Hi
I am using the Rogers K81 and I am encountering the same failed unknown error when I try to write the patched boot file. I also was able to read the firmware file without issue. I rebooted into edl mode and then tried to write the patched file -
NB - for those who have yet to try, move the k81tool.exe and the patched boot file to your c drive and make sure your at the root of c and then remove the B05 in the patch file name so that it can find the file if you are just cutting and pasting the command line instructions above, otherwise you'll get an error that it can't find the file. If the k81tool.exe isn't in the current directory you are in you will get an error saying k81tool.exe is not a known command ..etc.etc. This might seem obvious to some but for those with little command line experience, it will save you from having to post questions about your errors.
There is a product ZTE primetime K92 which is a successor of a ZTE K81.
Do you plan to support root for ZTE Primetime K92?
huaji2333 said:
There is a product ZTE primetime K92 which is a successor of a ZTE K81.
Do you plan to support root for ZTE Primetime K92?
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A friend of mine has the k92, and currently it has a locked bootloader even with the firehose and all. So he is working to find an exploit to allow it to be unlocked. But no ETA at this time.
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Thank you for providing this. I have the Virgin Mobile device currently. Just a question before I try this. My past experience with a tablet from Rogers a few years ago was that whenever you put a different sim card in, it would force you to reset the entire device. To get around this, I was lucky that there were other generic firmware available for that device. Does the Rogers firmware that you provide force a reset if you change the sim? I'd ideally like to have the option to change sims when traveling. Thanks.
I own a Virgin Mobile Canada ZTE K81 tablet. As much as I like a rooted device, my goal, if possible, is to replace the Bell firmware with the Rogers firmware. The reason I would want to do this is because Bell has done some nasty things with this tablet. The SIM card is IMEI locked to this tablet, I cannot use the SIM card on anything else. So I decided this tablet could be used as a wifi hotspot. Unfortunately, Bell did something to the firmware to make wifi and bluetooth tethering impossible.
I guess the other question I have is will the IMEI lock still work on this Bell tablet after the Rogers firmware is installed?
wow i didn't think development for this device would've gotten this far already. we're gonna need our own device forum soon
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bridonca said:
I own a Virgin Mobile Canada ZTE K81 tablet. As much as I like a rooted device, my goal, if possible, is to replace the Bell firmware with the Rogers firmware. The reason I would want to do this is because Bell has done some nasty things with this tablet. The SIM card is IMEI locked to this tablet, I cannot use the SIM card on anything else. So I decided this tablet could be used as a wifi hotspot. Unfortunately, Bell did something to the firmware to make wifi and bluetooth tethering impossible.
I guess the other question I have is will the IMEI lock still work on this Bell tablet after the Rogers firmware is installed?
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imei locks are independent of the device itself. you need to get the carrier to give you an unlock code
Online Gravy said:
wow i didn't think development for this device would've gotten this far already. we're gonna need our own device forum soon
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imei locks are independent of the device itself. you need to get the carrier to give you an unlock code
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I got Bell to IMEI lock the SIM to another, better tablet, a LG G Pad IV 8.0 FHD (LGV533) from Fido. The SIM works perfectly, I can now wifi tether!
That makes it an easier choice to hack at the Bell K81, now that the IMEI lock is not tied to this K81 tablet anymore. If the Bell K81 works with the Rogers firmware, bonus. If it bricks, not the end of the world. My data plan will still work. I just need to find the time to do the hack!
bridonca said:
I got Bell to IMEI lock the SIM to another, better tablet, a LG G Pad IV 8.0 FHD (LGV533) from Fido. The SIM works perfectly, I can now wifi tether!
That makes it an easier choice to hack at the Bell K81, now that the IMEI lock is not tied to this K81 tablet anymore. If the Bell K81 works with the Rogers firmware, bonus. If it bricks, not the end of the world. My data plan will still work. I just need to find the time to do the hack!
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I have flashed my Bell k81 with Rogers firmware and it works properly.
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any chance of getting Pie GO installed on this thing, mine lags to even tap and the stock settings leave only 400mb free of ram
I can't successfully flash the rogers firmware on the VM (Bell) device. When the flashing process gets to 'reading through the sparse file' for the userdata.img file, I get an error. The log reads:
{ERROR: sparse_open:1939 Didn't properly read the sparse_header!
If I delete this file as a test (not sure if that was a good idea), it continues on to reading the ddr.img file, but halts again and the error refers to this file being 0 bytes.
I may have missed a step. When is the kernel file used? Is the Rogers firmware file complete?
s_021 said:
I can't successfully flash the rogers firmware on the VM (Bell) device. When the flashing process gets to 'reading through the sparse file' for the userdata.img file, I get an error. The log reads:
{ERROR: sparse_open:1939 Didn't properly read the sparse_header!
If I delete this file as a test (not sure if that was a good idea), it continues on to reading the ddr.img file, but halts again and the error refers to this file being 0 bytes.
I may have missed a step. When is the kernel file used? Is the Rogers firmware file complete?
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Delete DDR as well and any of the ones it complains about that are empty. When I have sometime I'll upload a new package with those removed.
Decided to try the k81tool to just root instead, but I'm getting the same Failed:unknown error as others have posted.
(Using VM stock firmware)
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If you put in a Rogers sim, does it attempt to do a hard reset or just the usual reboot?
thanks
deadman96385 said:
I have flashed my Bell k81 with Rogers firmware and it works properly.
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deadman96385 said:
Delete DDR as well and any of the ones it complains about that are empty. When I have sometime I'll upload a new package with those removed.
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Deleting the files also fails. The error is {ERROR: handleProgram:8615 'ddr.img' not found. You could possibly try --notfiles=ddr.img,OtherFileToSkip.bin (note, exiting since you specified --noprompt)
Adding back ddr.img, the error is
{ERROR: handleProgram:8666 Filesize is 0 bytes. This is usually a mistake!! Please check 'C:\ZTE\rogers\ddr.img'