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[q] [xoom 2] i think it's bricked

Uhm, I have a XYBOARD 10.1 inch (WIFI ONLY) And I edited something in Build.PROP. I then restarted at to my surprise it goes completely black after it shows the Motorola DUAL CORE screen. I can get into the recovery. I even Factory Resetted thinking that might help but, Nothing. Is there anything I can do to restore it? Because I'd rather not have an expensive XYBOARD paper weight.

BUMP? I really need help.

if you can get to recovery, you should be able to push stock OS via ADB.. there is a guide in the Xoom development section.

pinoiryder said:
if you can get to recovery, you should be able to push stock OS via ADB.. there is a guide in the Xoom development section.
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And this is for XYBOARD? Anyway, I can't find the topic...

is there not maybe a way you can pull the build.prop file via adb edit change what you editied, then push it bk via adb???
just outta curiosity, what did you change in the build.prop, also remember, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!! lol

[email protected] said:
is there not maybe a way you can pull the build.prop file via adb edit change what you editied, then push it bk via adb???
just outta curiosity, what did you change in the build.prop, also remember, ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP FIRST!!!! lol
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How do you make a BackUp on a XYBOARD?
Anyway, Can someone just link me to the needed programs and topic?

ok well since you know, you cant make backups on an XYBOARD then why muck about with it????

[email protected] said:
ok well since you know, you cant make backups on an XYBOARD then why muck about with it????
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If one doesn't muck around with things, Nothing will ever be discovered.
But I should of waited until someone better at things like this paved the way.
*Beats self with XYBOARD*

SUperFatCatNine said:
If one doesn't muck around with things, Nothing will ever be discovered.
But I should of waited until someone better at things like this paved the way.
*Beats self with XYBOARD*
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Lol can you not download the original image from motorola and flash it somehow ?? There must be a way surely
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Does anyone have the stock build.prop for XYBOARD 10.1 Wifi only?
Also, How do you push it on using ADB?

I think there is no way to solve the problem. Send it to Motorola and will fix it for you.
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As the XOOM2/Xyboard has a locked bootloader and no bootstrap for a recovery so your stuck right now until Motorola decides to care about the Android community. Also adb is not possible from what I heard when it can't boot. If you want some help then contact the not many Xyboard devs here "Bricks" as they are always happy to help bricked people.

luke.arran said:
As the XOOM2/Xyboard has a locked bootloader and no bootstrap for a recovery so your stuck right now until Motorola decides to care about the Android community. Also adb is not possible from what I heard when it can't boot. If you want some help then contact the not many Xyboard devs here "Bricks" as they are always happy to help bricked people.
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It's More of a soft brick. I can get into recovery.
(It's Still Makes a Nice Frisbee or Paper Weight. xD)

SUperFatCatNine said:
It's More of a soft brick. I can get into recovery.
(It's Still Makes a Nice Frisbee or Paper Weight. xD)
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I'm in the same situation as you as of today (But I have the Verizon Droid Xyboard 10.1). Messed around with the Build.prop and now its not working. I have a copy of the original Build.prop but don't know how I can push it to my tablet.
Adb is not working but fastboot is.
I don't think my original build.prop would be any help to you since I have the 4G version but if you want it let me know and I will send it to you!
Looks like I may have to send it to Motorola :-(

OK guys, no worries... I think I know the solution.
1 - enter in recovery
2 - open cmd on your PC
3 - go to adb and fastboot folder via cmd
4 - type:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
cd /system
rm build.prop
exit
5 - copy original build.prop to this folder (adb one)
6 - type:
Code:
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
exit
Hope that helps you guys it already helped me (I have the Origina Xoom)
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Just one more little thing, I presume you guys have su, as you changed build.prop and recovery (because to install super user recovery is needed!) If you guys don't have them, I'm sorry but don't know a solution...
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XxLordxX said:
OK guys, no worries... I think I know the solution.
1 - enter in recovery
2 - open cmd on your PC
3 - go to adb and fastboot folder via cmd
4 - type:
Code:
adb devices
adb shell
su
cd /system
rm build.prop
exit
5 - copy original build.prop to this folder (adb one)
6 - type:
Code:
adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
adb reboot
exit
Hope that helps you guys it already helped me (I have the Origina Xoom)
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And where might I find CMD?

It's a Windows thing... just search a little on it... try using the menu option to show up everything and search for cmd... Which OS are you using?
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Full Screen?

Hi,
I have root,is there anyway we can make use of this great screen easily by getting rid of the navigation on the bottom and the google search bar then use a pie app for navigation?
Cheers.
PS I did search the forum but did not see this question come up.
MJ-12

FYI this has been covered in at least a few threads here.
But this is what I did-
Install this app (it's what I use) or a similar one of your choosing- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tk.eatheat.pie&hl=en
And add this line to your build.pro to get rid of your navbar- qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Reboot after editing your build.prop.
That's all you gotta do.

_MetalHead_ said:
FYI this has been covered in at least a few threads here.
But this is what I did-
Install this app (it's what I use) or a similar one of your choosing- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tk.eatheat.pie&hl=en
And add this line to your build.pro to get rid of your navbar- qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Reboot after editing your build.prop.
That's all you gotta do.
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did this and now my phone won't boot, just black screen after google logo

special.k said:
did this and now my phone won't boot, just black screen after google logo
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Did you edit anything else in your build.prop? All that does is trick the phone into thinking you've got hardware keys, thus eliminating the need for a navbar. There's no reason why that mod alone would cause your phone to not boot. Can you get into fastboot or recovery?

_MetalHead_ said:
Did you edit anything else in your build.prop? All that does is trick the phone into thinking you've got hardware keys, thus eliminating the need for a navbar. There's no reason why that mod alone would cause your phone to not boot. Can you get into fastboot or recovery?
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I just copy and pasted it in at the bottom, I think that was my problem. I can get into fastboot

special.k said:
I just copy and pasted it in at the bottom, I think that was my problem. I can get into fastboot
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Well you can try using adb to push an unedited build.prop back to /system and that should get you running again.

_MetalHead_ said:
Well you can try using adb to push an unedited build.prop back to /system and that should get you running again.
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Okay, where can I find that?

special.k said:
Okay, where can I find that?
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Just download the stock ROM and pull it out of /system. There should be one over in the dev section.
If you're not familiar with adb, you should probably be able to copy the build.prop over with the file manager in TWRP. Just put it on your SD and use TWRP to move it to /system.
If you have trouble finding the build.prop just let me know and I'll pull mine and post it for you.

_MetalHead_ said:
Just download the stock ROM and pull it out of /system. There should be one over in the dev section.
If you're not familiar with adb, you should probably be able to copy the build.prop over with the file manager in TWRP. Just put it on your SD and use TWRP to move it to /system.
If you have trouble finding the build.prop just let me know and I'll pull mine and post it for you.
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Okay thanks I will find it, I am on a ubuntu computer right now and am having trouble setting up adb on my old windows xp computer. ADB on ubuntu won't detect my device, I don't have TWRP installed or any recovery of that matter. Can only access fastboot

special.k said:
Okay thanks I will find it, I am on a ubuntu computer right now and am having trouble setting up adb on my old windows xp computer. ADB on ubuntu won't detect my device, I don't have TWRP installed or any recovery of that matter. Can only access fastboot
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Well that's gotta be annoying. I'm not familiar with ubuntu but have you made sure your drivers are installed on your xp machine?

_MetalHead_ said:
Well that's gotta be annoying. I'm not familiar with ubuntu but have you made sure your drivers are installed on your xp machine?
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I don't think so, it's not showing that any devices are connected

special.k said:
I don't think so, it's not showing that any devices are connected
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Look around for the drivers and manually install them. If you can't find them, this toolkit will install them for you- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508817

Help i've accidentally deleted my backup on my nexus 5

Help i've accidentally deleted my backup OS on my nexus 5. i am using CWM. i was trying to put android L on my nexus 5 and it couldnt install. so i went back to the recovery mode in attempt to restore my device to the backup i made. i couldnt find the backup on my sd card...weird. so i am stuck. trying to find a way to get my device back.

AHMEDNATOR said:
Help i've accidentally deleted my backup OS on my nexus 5. i am using CWM. i was trying to put android L on my nexus 5 and it couldnt install. so i went back to the recovery mode in attempt to restore my device to the backup i made. i couldnt find the backup on my sd card...weird. so i am stuck. trying to find a way to get my device back.
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If your backup got deleted then it is lost forever. Flash cwm again then flash the rom you used before L

You should keep a copy of the backup off your device. Maybe third time will be the charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2750414

Wakamatsu said:
You should keep a copy of the backup off your device. Maybe third time will be the charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2750414
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i kept a copy of it but when i went back to try and restore with that copy. i didnt see it any more. the bad luck i get with android phones

bitdomo said:
If your backup got deleted then it is lost forever. Flash cwm again then flash the rom you used before L
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how to flash it again if i have no way to get back in my device?

AHMEDNATOR said:
how to flash it again if i have no way to get back in my device?
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What do you mean by "get back in my device"? You cant turn it on?

bitdomo said:
What do you mean by "get back in my device"? You cant turn it on?
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scratch that. i can turn it off and back on. i tried adb sideload but i cant seem to be able to push a rom on the nexus.

AHMEDNATOR said:
scratch that. i can turn it off and back on. i tried adb sideload but i cant seem to be able to push a rom on the nexus.
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Have you flashed cwm?

bitdomo said:
Have you flashed cwm?
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yeah i have CWM installed

AHMEDNATOR said:
yeah i have CWM installed
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What is the command you use to push the rom?

bitdomo said:
What is the command you use to push the rom?
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the rom i downloaded is called something hammerhead. i renamed it to Rom.zip . when i am in my command prompt. i type "adb push Rom.zip" or when i do the sideload, i do "adb sideload Rom.zip"

AHMEDNATOR said:
the rom i downloaded is called something hammerhead. i renamed it to Rom.zip . when i am in my command prompt. i type "adb push Rom.zip" or when i do the sideload, i do "adb sideload Rom.zip"
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There is the problem. You didnt tell where to push the zip.
Use this:
adb push rom.zip /data/media/0
after that you should see the rom.zip on the internal storage

bitdomo said:
There is the problem. You didnt tell where to push the zip.
Use this:
adb push rom.zip /data/media/0
after that you should see the rom.zip on the internal storage
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alright, let me give it a try.

bitdomo said:
There is the problem. You didnt tell where to push the zip.
Use this:
adb push rom.zip /data/media/0
after that you should see the rom.zip on the internal storage
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it says "error: cloased"

AHMEDNATOR said:
it says "error: cloased"
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running
adb devices
command showes you any output?

bitdomo said:
running
adb devices
command showes you any output?
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yeah, it shows some numbers and letters which i assume is my device and next to it, it says "sideload"

AHMEDNATOR said:
yeah, it shows some numbers and letters which i assume is my device and next to it, it says "sideload"
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Then use
adb sideload rom.zip
command

bitdomo said:
Then use
adb sideload rom.zip
command
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i get a bunch of stuff and commands come up in the command prompt. i ll try to take a picture for you

bitdomo said:
Then use
adb sideload rom.zip
command
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there it is

If you don't have path variables set up make sure your rom.zip is in the platform-tools folder of the sdk.
NM. Looks like you do have path variables set up. That second longer error in you screen shot is because you put a space after rom. The first looks like it can't read it because your typing the name wrong. Remember it's case sensitive so Rom.zip and rom.zip are two different things.

Stereo Speaker Mod

Hey guys, just got my Pixel today. I was wondering if there is a mod that turns the earpiece into a loud speaker like the mod for the XL? Thanks.

I am using this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-enabling-dual-speaker-audio-playback-t3492257
However, do note that the earpiece speaker is too soft and negligible to work together for Stereo. My goal is to get the speaker to be louder and it does that.
It's all explained in the thread

MasK said:
I am using this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-enabling-dual-speaker-audio-playback-t3492257
However, do note that the earpiece speaker is too soft and negligible to work together for Stereo. My goal is to get the speaker to be louder and it does that.
It's all explained in the thread
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Does this work for the non-XL pixel? The reason I ask is because I thought that was only for the XL. I'll give it a try tomorrow though.

evolzar510 said:
Does this work for the non-XL pixel? The reason I ask is because I thought that was only for the XL. I'll give it a try tomorrow though.
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Yes it does.
I followed the steps and set to force maximum gain all the time. Then froze the app as I didn't wan't the notification showing up. The setting just stays.

MasK said:
Yes it does.
I followed the steps and set to force maximum gain all the time. Then froze the app as I didn't wan't the notification showing up. The setting just stays.
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Cool! Thanks.

MasK said:
Yes it does.
I followed the steps and set to force maximum gain all the time. Then froze the app as I didn't wan't the notification showing up. The setting just stays.
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I just tried to do the mod and it hasn't worked for me. When I try to use the adb commands, it always says no such file or directory. I even tried the older method of dowloading the mixer_paths file but I can't change permissions for that. How did you manage to do it?

evolzar510 said:
I just tried to do the mod and it hasn't worked for me. When I try to use the adb commands, it always says no such file or directory. I even tried the older method of dowloading the mixer_paths file but I can't change permissions for that. How did you manage to do it?
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Well, there are 3 steps.
For first step, I simply copied the gz file into the /data/local/tmp folder using root explorer. I found this method easier than ADB.
For 2nd/3rd step, you need to execute the commands in root shell. (type su, enter) to grant root access before doing the 2 commands.

MasK said:
Well, there are 3 steps.
For first step, I simply copied the gz file into the /data/local/tmp folder using root explorer. I found this method easier than ADB.
For 2nd/3rd step, you need to execute the commands in root shell. (type su, enter) to grant root access before doing the 2 commands.
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When I try to type in the commands, it says "can't gzopen chdloc_hardware_audio_mods_pixel__no_ull.tar.gz........."
I've tried typing the adb commands on my computer and on my phone through Material Terminal app.

evolzar510 said:
When I try to type in the commands, it says "can't gzopen chdloc_hardware_audio_mods_pixel__no_ull.tar.gz........."
I've tried typing the adb commands on my computer and on my phone through Material Terminal app.
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Hmm.. you got root access in your terminal right?
Try posting on the thread itself.. You may get better help there Sorry

MasK said:
Hmm.. you got root access in your terminal right?
Try posting on the thread itself.. You may get better help there Sorry
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Yep, I finally managed to do it. And it is true what they say, the earpiece volume is a lot quieter than the bottom speaker but at least it's something, lol.

MasK said:
Yes it does.
I followed the steps and set to force maximum gain all the time. Then froze the app as I didn't wan't the notification showing up. The setting just stays.
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Can you show me where you edited this setting, I built a magisk module for this mod and it is in the xl forum. People are asking about it being louder

A problem with ADB...

I tried installing the 1.4.3 ADB/Fastboot program on all three of my computers... It transfers 0 files and flashes some error message from CMD use... Anyone know why Win 7 pro shouldn't take the Install..?? I even used ADMIN to do it... Nothing... I'd love to just see if my new Chinese tablet has a bootloader or not...
Anyone..?

lentmain said:
I tried installing the 1.4.3 ADB/Fastboot program on all three of my computers... It transfers 0 files and flashes some error message from CMD use... Anyone know why Win 7 pro shouldn't take the Install..?? I even used ADMIN to do it... Nothing... I'd love to just see if my new Chinese tablet has a bootloader or not...
Anyone..?
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How are you installing it? With a program or something? Here I'll just share mine with you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdlFvYURXMl8tbUk/view?usp=drivesdk
This has more than adb and fastboot, but all you have to do is extract all of these files into a folder somewhere. Then open the folder, hold SHIFT, and right click. Then select Open CMD Window Here. Then you're all set. (The apktool and smali/baksmali stuff are different tools for editing .apk files. You probably won't need them, but if you do.... already got 'em. Also, the instructions text file is for apktool. I use the same zip to help people edit apps.)
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RealWelder said:
How are you installing it? With a program or something? Here I'll just share mine with you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdlFvYURXMl8tbUk/view?usp=drivesdk
This has more than adb and fastboot, but all you have to do is extract all of these files into a folder somewhere. Then open the folder, hold SHIFT, and right click. Then select Open CMD Window Here. Then you're all set. (The apktool and smali/baksmali stuff are different tools for editing .apk files. You probably won't need them, but if you do.... already got 'em. Also, the instructions text file is for apktool. I use the same zip to help people edit apps.)
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I used three different exe programs... the xda one from the forum... And two others from the internet... i checked each with my norton..., then disabl;ed the anti-virus..., then it loaded fine... wouldn't deposit the four files it was supposed to have.... Thanks for your files... I'll try it next... thanks.... lentmain

RealWelder said:
How are you installing it? With a program or something? Here I'll just share mine with you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3XczzpnAnvwdlFvYURXMl8tbUk/view?usp=drivesdk
This has more than adb and fastboot, but all you have to do is extract all of these files into a folder somewhere. Then open the folder, hold SHIFT, and right click. Then select Open CMD Window Here. Then you're all set. (The apktool and smali/baksmali stuff are different tools for editing .apk files. You probably won't need them, but if you do.... already got 'em. Also, the instructions text file is for apktool. I use the same zip to help people edit apps.)
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Real welder..., May I ask you a question..? Can you tell me how to find out if I have a bootloader and how to find out... I thank you again for your software... It worked wonders.... But the tablet still refuses to tell me more than what was on the scatter txt page...
I started reading the Beginners pages.., as recommended by another guy.... I downloaded the SDK BIG program... Along with the other programs that help it out...
I'm still not sure how to hook up my Chinese tablet to the SDK program and see what is inside...
Thanks ahead of time...,
lentmain
Do you know of a helper page to show me what to do..? Any help is greatly appreciated.....

It varies from device to device, some companies have disabled fastboot. Typically though, when powering it on if you hold vol+ it will go to recovery and vol- will go to bootloader, but not always. On a Coolpad device I have, I had to boot to recovery then it'll say No Command. Hold power and tap vol+ to bring up the menu. Then one of the menu options was reboot to bootloader.
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RealWelder said:
It varies from device to device, some companies have disabled fastboot. Typically though, when powering it on if you hold vol+ it will go to recovery and vol- will go to bootloader, but not always. On a Coolpad device I have, I had to boot to recovery then it'll say No Command. Hold power and tap vol+ to bring up the menu. Then one of the menu options was reboot to bootloader.
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Tell me..., if you know..., I just Rooted my Tablet.... Does that mean it doesn't have a locked bootloader..???? I still can't find anyone who is working on these Chinese MTK tablets...
Thanks,
lentmain

lentmain said:
Tell me..., if you know..., I just Rooted my Tablet.... Does that mean it doesn't have a locked bootloader..???? I still can't find anyone who is working on these Chinese MTK tablets...
Thanks,
lentmain
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Not necessarily, what version of Android is it running? On KK you can root even if the bootloader is locked. Anything newer than that though, would most likely have to be unlocked first.
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RealWelder said:
Not necessarily, what version of Android is it running? On KK you can root even if the bootloader is locked. Anything newer than that though, would most likely have to be unlocked first.
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It says it's running 6.0 Marshmallow... I can see a eMMc partition on the scatter txt..., I can see lots of flashing write up but I have tried two and they both failed...
Oh well...

lentmain said:
It says it's running 6.0 Marshmallow... I can see a eMMc partition on the scatter txt..., I can see lots of flashing write up but I have tried two and they both failed...
Oh well...
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Have you tried adb reboot-bootloader command?
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RealWelder said:
Have you tried adb reboot-bootloader command?
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It makes the tablet screen turn black and returns : * daemon not running; starting now at tcp 5037
* daemon started successfully
I'll put it in bootloader then try it again.......
lentmain

lentmain said:
It makes the tablet screen turn black and returns : * daemon not running; starting now at tcp 5037
* daemon started successfully
I'll put it in bootloader then try it again.......
lentmain
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Tried it again with the tablet in BOOTLOADER mode...
When you push volup then power..., it goes intoa three way choice... Recovery, Bootloader ans Normal... Recovery seems to put you into the routine recovery you see on cell phone... sideload in ADB, and such...
Fastbooat seems to accept some ADB and fastboot commands...( I don't know them all..)
normal does nothing... I have to hit reset pinholr on all three to get out of them... escape doesn't seem to work...