Hi!
I have big problems finding information about this phone and especially a recovery that feels OK. I want to root it to get access to google services like maps, etc.
I have checked the chinese forums (bbs.ydss.cn) which doesn't even have a section for my phone (A66t is not the same phone I guess):
I'm installing windows on my Mac right now only to be able to use some rooting tools that only seems to exist on Windows. Can anyone reccomend me some tools and recovery for my phone, I would be very thankful.
Thanks.
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Hello!
I'm well aware that there are plenty of threads around which touch this topic. However, in my case many of them are unsatisfying. (I can't say all of them since there are too many!)
I've got a SWITEL S57D Samba running Android 4.2.2. There's almost nothing on XDA about my phone. I desperately want to have root on it and already tried some of the tools which are supposed to root "(almost) any" device, such as Framaroot and Towelroot... but with no success. I'm yet to try Kingo Android Root or some of the countless other tools but I somehow feels as if I'm wasting my time if I don't properly know what to look for.
Have I missed a tool which can root literally ANY device?
How to determine which tool/method will root my device? (for a device that is never listed in any compatibility list since it's uncommon)
What could be indicators? (Android version, HW chip, Stock ROM, ...?)
If there are no FAQs or Tools available for my device, how can I get around to rooting my phone by myself?
What do I need to achieve in general? (run process as root? add user to group? set file permissions? ...?)
What reading material is out there?
What is the expected amount of time needed for a tech-savvy person which knows how to hack Linux?
Are there devices which can't be rooted?
I'm looking forward to insightful answers. Cheers!
So it turns out that Kingo Root was able to root my phone!!! (even though it was displayed as a HTC device)
It went to fastboot and my Win7 didn't recognize my android device anymore... I had to select the driver from the list "ASUS->Composite ADB driver". Then it all went fine.
Still it would be nice to get an answer for the questions I've asked in my previous post!
I just had a Switel Sky S50D (Android 4.2.2) to root for a friend. It worked very well with Kingo Android Root.
Thanks for the info. :good: This was the first I tried on this device. Just had to enable usb-debugging.
Kingo Root named it Alps S50D SKY, Windows however first showed is at a HTC Device bofore installing drivers.
Wife got a pair of these really cheap for my kids and the specs are ok but with all the custom kids software them seem to be really slow. Before sending them back I was going to try rooting one and cleaning it all off and see if that helped performance enough to make me want to keep them. Can't find a thing about doing so anywhere though. Not sure if I need to be searching something other than Contixo or what. They are running 4.4 and if I could get get root and Titanium working I'd be good. Doubt I'd go to the trouble of a new rom.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thx,
PS
Hello,
I'm not finding anything about your device on XDA.
There are a multitude of rooting apps and rooting software for PC that can be used on a multitude of devices, you can try cydia impactor on windows PC, kingroot, kingoroot, towelroot, Framaroot, if its an MTK device you can use MTK droid tools on PC
The best thing would be to do a Google search for "universal rooting apps for android" or a search for "universal android rooting software for PC', try all the universal options you can find.
You can try posting your question in the forum linked below but unless someone there happens to have your device and has rooted theirs then you'll probably get almost the same suggestions I gave you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help?nocache=1&z=1576300878077745
The experts there may be able to help.
First off, I am a complete novice when it comes to rooting so please be gentle with me.
I have one of these Walmart HKC 7" tablets that I would like to use to experiment with in regards to rooting it and putting a newer OS on.
I did some checking around and tried rooting it with Kinkgo Root. It seems like it might have worked, but I have no clue. All the factory installed apps are still there and I would like to get rid of them cause I don't use them and want to free up the space.
How do I know that this tablet has been successfully rooted after running Kingo Root?
Secondly, once I get it rooted, i would like to update/upgrade the OS. Currently it is running Android 4.1.1 and I would like to get a new version for it, but I have no clue as to how any of updating/upgrading to a "Custom ROM" works.
Could someone be so kind as to guide me in the right direction so I can find step by step instructions as to how to update/upgrade to a custom ROM?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice/help/guidance/suggestions anyone has to offer . . .
To check if your device is rooted download root checker from play store then open it, and click check. For the custom rom you need a custom recovery that allows you to install zip from SD card/ internal space or make a backup of your system. So search on internet cwm Walmart HKC 7" and then search Walmart HKC 7" rom
VanceVP said:
First off, I am a complete novice when it comes to rooting so please be gentle with me.
I have one of these Walmart HKC 7" tablets that I would like to use to experiment with in regards to rooting it and putting a newer OS on.
I did some checking around and tried rooting it with Kinkgo Root. It seems like it might have worked, but I have no clue. All the factory installed apps are still there and I would like to get rid of them cause I don't use them and want to free up the space.
How do I know that this tablet has been successfully rooted after running Kingo Root?
Secondly, once I get it rooted, i would like to update/upgrade the OS. Currently it is running Android 4.1.1 and I would like to get a new version for it, but I have no clue as to how any of updating/upgrading to a "Custom ROM" works.
Could someone be so kind as to guide me in the right direction so I can find step by step instructions as to how to update/upgrade to a custom ROM?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice/help/guidance/suggestions anyone has to offer . . .
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It doesn't seem that there is any custom ROM for your tablet.
To see if you are rooted download and run this app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=ro
If you are not rooted you can try towelroot (will most likely work). Download this app and make it ra1n: https://towelroot.com/ (to download press the Lambda).
Thanks for the replies.
I have downloaded the root check app as suggested. After installing it and running it, the app indicates that this particular tablet has been in fact rooted.
I have also done a search as joe2k01 suggested and only found one thread regarding this tablet (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297246). After reading through the thread, I have no clue as to what this thread is about or whether this is what I am looking for or not.
Since it does not appear that there are any custom ROM's available for this particular tablet, is it possible to find and utilize a "universal" type of Custom ROM?
If this is possible, is there anyone who can suggest such a universal custom ROM that will or might work on this tablet?
Again, thanks in advance for any and all advice, suggestions or input.
A universal custom ROM doesn' t exist but you can find a custom ROM for a similar phone to your.
joe2k01 said:
A universal custom ROM doesn' t exist but you can find a custom ROM for a similar phone to your.
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Thank you joe.
Since this is one of those Walmart HKC 7" tablets, can you suggest where or how I might find something similar in order to find a custom ROM for this thing?
Would it be appropriate to ask this in the Android Operating Systems forum?
To find a device similar to your you need to know the model number of your tablet, after that you have to search on internet "Model Number" ROM (w/o "). You can also search " Model Number" needrom (w/o "). Needrom is a website where you can find a lot of custom rom.
Hey Guys,
So I'm having problems with rooting a Unimax V351 with android version 4.4.2. I have tried Multiple apps and PC programs to root this phone and I'm not having any luck. I want to know if anyone has been able to successfully root this phone and the process they used.
Thanks,
RRN
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Hey Guys,
So I'm having problems with rooting a Unimax V351 with android version 4.4.2. I have tried Multiple apps and PC programs to root this phone and I'm not having any luck. I want to know if anyone has been able to successfully root this phone and the process they used.
Thanks,
RRN
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This can be answered simply by doing a Google search for:
"How to root (your model number)"
If that doesn't find anything then there is not a known method for that device, you'll have to continue experimenting with app or PC.
Or, you can verify your bootloader is unlocked, if it is then you can try learning how to build a custom recovery for your device then use it to flash SuperSU.zip to root the devicd. There is plenty of information on Google and here at XDA that explains building custom recovery so don't bother asking, just do some googling searching and you'll find plenty of info for building custom recovery, building won't be easy but finding the information will be easy.
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360 ROOT but it's in Chinese almost like kingroot ui I've rooted so far three umx V351 but learned not to remove Booster.apk because internal memory becomes unstable.
Very unstable device Umx is not around any more and Spreadtrum is now part of China mobile I also am having trouble locating the the original firmware for this device.
(( https://m.apkhere.com/app/com.qihoo.permmgr
)) This where I've found it.
Root360 but it's in Chinese almost like kingroot ui I've rooted so far three umx sn357 but learned not to remove Booster.apk because internal memory becomes unstable.
Very unstable device
Hi guys,
im new to XDA but i've been messing with rooting and stuff on a few android phones for a while and recently i got my hands on the new Moto G5 Plus. And ofcourse this thing needs root if it wants to call itself 'my phone' But the problem is here: I dont really have a computer... I saw some tutorials on how to do it but step 1. You have to unlock the bootloader. Im pretty sure this can only be done the official way by using motorola's software so... yeah. Now at school i have a pc but i can't use anything that needs administration rights. It's just ment to use the Internet and such. So i can only use pc programs that don't need an installation or anything. And a step back, you can't even do anything on it with a pc unless you have the drivers. And surprise surprise, you have to install these. On my previous phone, a samsung galaxy S3 neo. I rooted it, installed twrp and cyanogenmod with lollipop 5.0. And without a computer. I rooted it with KingRoot, a oneclickroot program for the people that want to root just for the root acces and dont really care about how it's done and stuff like that. Then with rom manager installed twrp. And with twrp i flashed CM. So i tried OneClickRoot software on my G5 Plus. And it failed. Kingroot, kingoroot, framaroot, baiduroot, towelroot, oneclickroot etc. And all failed, which is probably because it's locked.. Well OFCOURSE that's the reason what am i thinking!? But back to the phone. If anyone has an idea on how to do this if its even possible... Please let me know! I tried everything.. (i think?) I would prefer a way where it only roots so keeps the stock recovery. This way i can still install system updates right? I have no idea..
Thanks alot. PS. Sorry for probably many grammar mistakes.
From the little research that I did, it seems like you HAVE to use a computer to do it. My advice is, since you are still at school, get some friends... that have computers and use it. Another thing that I thought was somewhat bootleg, get another android device and install the fastboot command on it and use a usb otg cable to connect to it. I have adb working as a command, so I guess fastboot could work as well lol.
Good luck!