Hi all,
I am trying to create an update.zip file to root a polaroid MID2X07PXA 7 inch tablet. I couldn't get root access via any of the one click methods. I previously had success with other android systems with the update.zip method (copy su to /system/bin and chmod 6755 it). I have a working example, except it mounts the wrong device. I simply wanted to change the script to mount the correct device. I have scoured the forum and the net, and keep getting the old:
"Footer is wrong"...
problem. I have successfully enabled adb, and can get into recovery mode. I have unzipped the working (well, it runs - just doesn't work) example, and rezipped, aligned and signed it and it doesn't work. I have tried various combinations as well. I have downloaded UpdatezipCreator (from xda-developers) which had the same effect "Footer is wrong". I have tried linux, windows XP (yes a very old system), windows 8 and windows 10, just in case the zip executable is different. What am I missing? I have downloaded SignAPK, and various other utils. I have tried the certificates that came with the signers, as well as one I generated with openssl.
Is there something I am missing? Is this tablet un-rootable? I really need to enable USB networking which I need root for - there is no tethering option in networks.
Quite frustrating. Any help is appreciated
Cheers,
J
Hi there,
I guess this thread will answers to all your querry:
[TUTORIAL] Create your own UPDATE.ZIP
[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]How To Make Aroma Installer Flashable Zip/update.zip
For more question you must register an account on XDA and ask directly in one of that threads or here:
[HELP THREAD] Ask ANY Question. Noob Friendly.
Good luck
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Hi, I'm trying to root my phone, get CWM3, and EXT4 using the One Click Root method, but I keep getting the error that my phone is not connected. I'm using Ubuntu 10.10 so I can't Odin. I've also tried on a Windows computer and got the same result. I've searched around the forum and the web but to no avail. I can't post in the thread dedicated to the OneClickRoot because I don't have any posts. If anybody could help, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[MOD][One Click Root] Clockwork Mod version 3.0.0.5/6 - UPDATED FOR EB13!:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897612
In windows you have to install the drivers (you should have it in the CD you got with the phone). If you use ubuntu use this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921169
firstally im a new user and first time joining this site, now sorry if this is in the wrong spot and if its been asked before but im unable to find what i seek
i have a few questions and am a complete noob when it comes to modding the android system also i used 1.3.0 of z4Root to root my australian android 2.2 froyo samsung galaxy tab 7 inch screen android tab
question 1: how do i go about viewing the root system files of my android device via a windows xp machine (how do i view the tab system files from a computer)
question 2: how do i theme the icons and menus and where can i download them
question 3: if i was to remove root access after doing the themeing would the theme be kept on my phone or would it be removed
question 4: how do i go about finding out whos using my mobile ap connection when its active (is there a program i can use or is it impossible)
Hi, welcome to the xda.
In response to your Pm..
1- As far as i know there is no easy way of doing it.
2- Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=752
3- as far as i know theming involves replacing system files, so if you remove the root access the theme should work.
4-Well, when you set up your mobile Ap you should make it secure with a password, that way the only people accessing your mobile network will be the only ones with the password.
I’m sorry i can’t be more specific but i myself a nob on android.
i strongly suggest that you read the forums from the link above before doing any changes to your device.
Regards
Faria
1: Download the android SDK then use the adb shell to view your androids file system
2: Theme is usually done by getting the specific files, like framework-res.apk, changing colors /images, resigning the package and putting it onto the phone again.
3: Once the theme is installed it won't care about root or not. You just need root to replace the old files
thank you both of you i will try what you suggest and post how it goes (mainly want access as a game running on fpse refuses to load save files and a fix requires the files found in root)
EDIT: ok i decided to go by another post and download root explorer it lets me copy the files to my mem card then i can mess with via pc a slower but safer way IMO
hi all, i know this is a developers' community but it's also a unique source of information on related matters so inevitably here i am (an end user)
system:
pc: windows 7 x64 pro os
phone: samsung gts-5300 (galaxy pocket), android os (gingerbread xxlj4), ('rooted' following these instructions)
question:
is there a way to be able to manipulate files in the phone through usb cable with a windows program (like a file manager)?
or at least can it be done using console commands?
note that by 'files' i mean android os files too
the issues:
'rooting' that phone does not actually grant root access to the system files but merely grants access to the su app and a glimpse of the system files
so yes we say it's 'rooted' but you can't actually pull any system file to a windows folder for example bcz you don't have the permissions required
i have installed numerous applications, on the pc and the phone, android sdk, android commander, qtadb, droid explorer, adb insecure, rom manager so i suppose that if someone gives me a set of steps i could hopefully quickly reply the problem that comes up on each step (obviously i don't think there is a quick solution to this, i know im an optimist...)
as far as i can understand, adb insecure should be the solution to this problem for similar devices where 'rooting' is not actually rooting, but im having the already mentioned and i suppose resolved issue of it causing the usb debugging mode to go off, and the problem is noone in the related thread actually mentions how that problem is overcome
thnx for your time
Hi,
First of all Device specs :
Device : Quantum QPulse 100s (Not chinese, its middle eastern company)
Processor : Intel Celeron N2805 1.46GHz
RAM : 2GB
OS : Windows 8.1 Pro, Android 4.2.2 (Dual Boot)
So as the title says, i need to root my android, here goes my story...
I tried so many methods to root but was unsuccessful
Here are the points to first notice :
1. Android is a custom built android but build id matches with nexus phone ( idk why )
2.There is NO BOOTLOADER.
More on that :- The tab itself is a mini PC, and i found out it has BIOS, and in the BIOS I found 2 options,
a) EFI BOOT
b) Windows management blah something we are not interested right now.
I found out that android has an EFI boot and we can go to the EFI SHELL but i found no use of that.
3. You CANNOT connect it to a PC using a USB cable.
Ask why ? Because the tab itself is a host system and in no way can you connect a host to another host. Except maybe networking.
Now for the INTERESTING Things WE can USE :
I found a way to mount all the android partitions on the windows os and I can write to those partitions.
Now i did place supersu.apk, su, busybox to the folders they need to be, but in android terminal app it says su permission denied.
Probably some permission problems. I have tried giving chmod in terminal app and moving those files to system/bin later. But didnt work
Also no root apps, such as Kingroot, Towelroot etc are working.
Beware again - You CANNOT use USB using methods.
I need root so i can install gapps, and also because i like root.
So, I need The XDA help
Hi there,
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist.
There is no forum specifically for your device but you may want to ask your question with all relevant details in the general Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
Since your device is relatively uncommon, please be patient and give the experts plenty of time to respond.
Good luck
waiting...
3 day bump.. awaiting any useful reply..
I dont want anyone to go deep into the device but it would be useful to tell me how to root a android, whose partition is accessible from another OS ( windows 8.1 )
Please wait for answers in the Q&A forum.
Try using the generic tools like Framaroot, Kingroot, and so on...
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