I just bought this tablet on amazon flash sale and I can't find any other development thread so I decided to make one.
Note: All of these are tested on the A7-30F Variant. Only Kingroot is tested and working for all variants.
1. Root
Root 4.4.2 and 5.0.1 (Make sure to use the desktop version):
http://kingroot.net/
Replace Kinguser with Super Su:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
2. Recovery
Thanks to @SpontaneousMixx for finding this
Easy Magic TWRP Installer
Download
ONLY FOR 4.4.2
1. Extract TWRP.zip
2.Run as administrator
3.Select auto mode
4. Let it run until you have to select screen resolution
5. Select a Screen res lower then 600x1024
6. select no for mirrored recovery
7. Finished and you now should be booted in TWRP Recovery
3. Roms
Stock Rom 4.4.2 (Thanks @gmincca )
4.4.2 OTA files
5.0.1 OTA Files
Use ADB sideload to install
Note: Android file host does not have the A7-30 is its database so all files uploaded will say its for the 9770
4. Boot Animations
Google Play bootup and shutdown animations
Note: Android file host does not have the A7-30 is its database so all files uploaded will say its for the 9770
5. Accessories
Fintie Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 Case (Good build quality for $10 and still holding up after three months)
I will give this a whirl this weekend if I can unlock the bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943625
Nickco43 said:
I just bought this tablet on amazon flash sale and I can't find any other development thread so I decided to make one.
1. Root
On another thread someone confirmed Kingo root worked for 4.4.2 (EDIT: Confirmed working)
http://www.kingoapp.com/
2. Recovery
No know recoverys
3. Roms
No know Roms
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Just got this same Tab for my son & have been looking around for the best ways to root. It's actually a nice little tablet. For $65 I'm quite impressed.
Couple questions for you if I may.
-Does this download have any prerequisite downloads, surveys or ads before it's installed on my PC? You know, junk & not just the program.
-Which super user app is installed?
Kingo root comes with all the files you need with no surveys or bloatware. It installs its own super user program but I deleted it wit ha system app remover and installed super su from the play store. If you can, after you root your tablet can you pull the stock lenovo launcherHD and upload it to here. I deleted mine and you need it to change the lock screen wallpaper.
hI guys!
Good to see topic about our tab 2. Small question - any1 of you got lolipop update already? Week ago Lenovo said it's ready... I have so annoying touch bug and hope update gonna fix this.
The update is not out yet but lenovo said late summer so I would think it would come out sometime in august. Once it comes out can someone try kingo root on it, I'm not updating if I can't get root.
Nickco43 said:
The update is not out yet but lenovo said late summer so I would think it would come out sometime in august. Once it comes out can someone try kingo root on it, I'm not updating if I can't get root.
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Lolipop is out, but not in every region yet. Sadly, not in mine too (Poland).
forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Android-based-Tablets/Lenovo-Tab-2-A7-30GC-Touch-Input-Problem/m-p/2117299/highlight/true#M24873
Well I tired to get a recovery on the tablet but failed. Mtk tool and sb flash didn't work since the tablet is write protected and also I don't think is works for media tek 8 series chips like it does with 6 series chips. I was going to build twrp but you need a unlocked bootloader to flash it and when I run fastboot OEM unlock it returns three dots. I think my fastboot drivers got messed up after I unhard bricked my OnePlus and that's causing it to return 3 dots. I will try another pc and report back.
Nope it still returned the three dots. Well I'm out of ideas to unlock the boot loader. Maybe a more experienced dev can do it or we can ask lenovo nicely.
Bootloader
According to a thread on the lenovo community... the device has a mediatek proceesor, which can be flashed without unlocking anything using their SP flash tool. Only downside is any custom roms would have to be built for mediatek and using a "scatter" file.
Thread: forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Android-based-Tablets/how-to-unlock-the-Lenovo-A3000-bootloader/m-p/1588718/
Stock Rom: androidxda.com/download-lenovo-stock-rom-models
Flash Instructions: androidxda.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
The rom's source is also available on the Lenovo support site.
Unfortunately, I'm not expert at anything to make anything happen with this information.
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Then again, all that may have nothing to do with the A3300, since it's all based on the A3000... but same processor type? doesn't seem like mediatek has any info on their site about it either.
TWPR Success
Nickco43 said:
Well I tired to get a recovery on the tablet but failed. Mtk tool and sb flash didn't work since the tablet is write protected and also I don't think is works for media tek 8 series chips like it does with 6 series chips. I was going to build twrp but you need a unlocked bootloader to flash it and when I run fastboot OEM unlock it returns three dots. I think my fastboot drivers got messed up after I unhard bricked my OnePlus and that's causing it to return 3 dots. I will try another pc and report back.
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It was like pulling teeth, but I FINALLY got TWRP running on this tablet. It was EXTRA painful for me because the tool I use asks you to select your device resolution and like a dummy, I actually picked 1024x600 (which is the device's resolution in landscape, but not portrait mode.) When the thing finished installing TWRP and booted up, I was locked out of the tablet because the touch elements for twrp to actually restart or even unlock the device ran off the screen making using them impossible. I had to wait seven hours for the battery to finally die before I could access the thing again, (thanks for skipping the reset button on the a7-30F, Lenovo!)
In a nutshell though, I started with Kingo Root, which was successful, and then used Easy Magic TWRP Installer made specifically for mediatek devices, found on another xda thread. JUST MAKE SURE that when it says "Unable to detect your device resolution" that you choose the highest res below 600x1024 (it was like 546x964 or something like that. I can't remember exactly.) After I had a working TWRP, I switched to chainfire's SuperSU
I hope this helps.
@SpontaneousMixx Nice Adding it to master list
I'm going to try to port cm 12.1
Nickco43 said:
I'm going to try to port cm 12.1
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Let me know how it works...
The biggest challenge with installing a ROM methinks though, is that you have to use the SP Flash tool to actually upload a rom. I could be wrong... I haven't tried through TWRP. It took me so long just to fix my screw up that I put it down for a while. The SP Flash Tool needs some kind of Android Scatter file, (probably a Lenovo specific MT8127_Android_Scatter.txt), which I have been unable to find or figure out from the source. I'm just not that talented.
It IS entirely possible that just applying a rom via TWRP will work fine, but it's also likely that the system will bark at you. I'm curious to see what happens.:good:
Usually you can get the scatter file for mediatek device with mkt tools but the option is blocked out when I plug the tablet in. I downloaded the cm source but I ran into my first hiccup when I use cat /proc/mtd to extract the boot.img it won't show any of the partitions.
Nickco43 said:
Usually you can get the scatter file for mediatek device with mkt tools but the option is blocked out when I plug the tablet in. I downloaded the cm source but I ran into my first hiccup when I use cat /proc/mtd to extract the boot.img it won't show any of the partitions.
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Yeah, I think the mtk tools app is unable to access the root shell on the device for some reason, keeping it from being able to grab the scatter. I'm not sure why it's not working though. I got SuperSU installed and running on the tab, but that application still fails to get to the root shell.
I can't find any time to work on porting cm to the A7-30; Can anyone else give it a shot.?
Nickco43 said:
I can't find any time to work on porting cm to the A7-30; Can anyone else give it a shot.?
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I would love to, since I have downloaded the source... unfortunately I don't have the technical know-how to really work on it.
I've got the scatter file
SpontaneousMixx said:
Yeah, I think the mtk tools app is unable to access the root shell on the device for some reason, keeping it from being able to grab the scatter. I'm not sure why it's not working though. I got SuperSU installed and running on the tab, but that application still fails to get to the root shell.
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I've got the scatter file...
It was dumped into the 'last_log_r' file from my last update. Then today I downloaded the lollipop OTA and pulled the scatter file from that (this is what I attached here).
ammmze said:
I've got the scatter file...
It was dumped into the 'last_log_r' file from my last update. Then today I downloaded the lollipop OTA and pulled the scatter file from that (this is what I attached here).
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How is the update? Is it worth it?
Related
A lot of people compaints that Huawei is not updated U10 with kitkat
well the good news is, you can take a little bit trouble and update it to not only kitkat but to Emui 3.0 which makes your phone running par to Ascend mate7
Vcom drivers
https://mega.co.nz/#!B0IwlIJY!yZgoPULm7XV9klgmdFB_A6zymqCq9u0Z_z3sJEkQjgc
MKT Droid Tool
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6z9acf5um65cuj2/MtkDroidTools+v2.5.3.zip
B113 4.2.2 base with unlocked bootloader
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj7mTAqkRdwUVd4ZDdiYTBUQjA/edit
Root Genius to root your device
http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Gaaps to flash immediately after you flash Kitkat rom
https://mega.co.nz/#!F9QhHYRS!ZfP5w9SdbWUcyptA8_hlfPReeK0gWxQsnC95ASmMRrY
G750-T00 kitkat base
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3kPp0_1ym9ceGJ0NThKbFVoMzA
Rooted with twrp recovery inbuild base rom
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj7mTAqkRdwcDRJSEdJb244M0U/view
Here we go.
Download all the above files.
1) Root your device with Root Genius (at time's it might take several attempts so do not give up)
2) as soon as you root, go to the playstore and install super su by chainfire. let super su take over the kingroot because i personaly feel Super Su give's the full root.
3) one's you have super user, open it and make sure its functioning.
4) now install MKT Droid tool and backup your NVRAM for which you got to install Vcom drivers to recognise the device. best OS is Win7 32bit to get things straight. incase if the device is not recognised, reboot your PC and try again.
5) One's MKT Tool recognises the device, install adbd on the mobile. it's a paid version. (you know how to get it)
6) open adbd it's in chinese. tik all the boxes in adbd and close.
7) now click on root button at the bottom of MKT Droid tools. it's initially in yellow color. untill it becomes green, you cannot backup NVRAM (this is your esf and imei which you are going to loose after flashing kitkat rom from different mobile brand)
8)after you succeed backup up the NVRam, you did the toughest job of all time.
9)now flash G750-T00 Rom with flash tools which you are going to find in the last link i've provided. search net how to flash with flash tool.
10) after flashing the base, you will loose the network. first thing you got to do is root your mobile with root genius. then install playstore. google for playstore apk. install playstore, sign in with your gmail id and install adbd again. (if you do not want to install play store you know the black way to do it.) one's you install the adbd, tik the boxes and go to MTK Droid tools to restore the NVRAM. which will bring back your network connections.
11) one's you get the network, flash the 251 base as per the last link provided. this one comes with many goodies like twrp, 3minit battery mode etc. one's you flash this base, go to backup and reset and factory reset your phone to gain access to GPRS. it will fix by itself.
12)reboot into twrp and flash gapps.
Enjoy the Rom. EMUI 3.0 is smooth and changing lockscreen wallpapers will blow your mind. over all the mobile drastically changes from mid-range experience to flasgship experience
there after you can flash any custom roms available on chinese site for T20
Hi @jacktackle, good day!
First of all, excuse me for asking noob questions. I'm new here and I really have limited knowledge about smartphones.
I just wanna ask if this would work on my phone? Will my phone be completely rooted? Because I tried several rooting softwares, and everytime I restart my phone I always lose my root access.
Again, sorry for my noob questions. I would really appreciate your help!
Sent from my HUAWEI G750-T01 using XDA Free mobile app
jacktackle said:
A lot of people compaints that Huawei is not updated U10 with kitkat
well the good news is, you can take a little bit trouble and update it to not only kitkat but to Emui 3.0 which makes your phone running par to Ascend mate7
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Give credit to the actual people who had done the work!
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spaceman0423 said:
Hi @jacktackle, good day!
First of all, excuse me for asking noob questions. I'm new here and I really have limited knowledge about smartphones.
I just wanna ask if this would work on my phone? Will my phone be completely rooted? Because I tried several rooting softwares, and everytime I restart my phone I always lose my root access.
Again, sorry for my noob questions. I would really appreciate your help!
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Sent from my HUAWEI G750-T01 using XDA Free mobile app
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Last time I checked, there are no questions regarding full root, read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620608&highlight=t01&page=303
mtvtitan said:
Give credit to the actual people who had done the work!
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Last time I checked, there are no questions regarding full root, read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620608&highlight=t01&page=303
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@mtvtitan, good day kababayan! I'm very sorry I really have limited knowledge about this stuff.
can you help me? a detailed tutorial would be a big help! Thanks!
this is been tested on only G750-U10
i do not know whether root genius works for other bases.
and yes, i found this guide on a russian site. translated with google and presented it on XDA for the people who are strugling to get to kitkat. plus many things arn't explained in the russian site whih i figured by myself.
so please respect we do free job here to help other's who are like us.
spaceman0423 said:
@mtvtitan, good day kababayan! I'm very sorry I really have limited knowledge about this stuff.
can you help me? a detailed tutorial would be a big help! Thanks!
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Pare, you got to have sleepless nights to be a moderate flasher. search search search and search for answers. welcome to the XDA it's a ocean of knowledge. hope you will learn to swim.
U10 to T00
Hello Jacktackle,
Does this procedure works with stck B119?
Thank you in advance.
jacktackle said:
A lot of people compaints that Huawei is not updated U10 with kitkat
well the good news is, you can take a little bit trouble and update it to not only kitkat but to Emui 3.0 which makes your phone running par to Ascend mate7
Download all the above files.
1) Root your device with Root Genius (at time's it might take several attempts so do not give up)
2) as soon as you root, go to the playstore and install super su by chainfire. let super su take over the kingroot because i personaly feel Super Su give's the full root.
3) one's you have super user, open it and make sure its functioning.
4) now install MKT Droid tool and backup your NVRAM for which you got to install Vcom drivers to recognise the device. best OS is Win7 32bit to get things straight. incase if the device is not recognised, reboot your PC and try again.
5) One's MKT Tool recognises the device, install adbd on the mobile. it's a paid version. (you know how to get it)
6) open adbd it's in chinese. tik all the boxes in adbd and close.
7) now click on root button at the bottom of MKT Droid tools. it's initially in yellow color. untill it becomes green, you cannot backup NVRAM (this is your esf and imei which you are going to loose after flashing kitkat rom from different mobile brand)
8)after you succeed backup up the NVRam, you did the toughest job of all time.
9)now flash G750-T00 Rom with flash tools which you are going to find in the last link i've provided. search net how to flash with flash tool.
10) after flashing the base, you will loose the network. first thing you got to do is root your mobile with root genius. then install playstore. google for playstore apk. install playstore, sign in with your gmail id and install adbd again. (if you do not want to install play store you know the black way to do it.) one's you install the adbd, tik the boxes and go to MTK Droid tools to restore the NVRAM. which will bring back your network connections.
11) one's you get the network, flash the 251 base as per the last link provided. this one comes with many goodies like twrp, 3minit battery mode etc. one's you flash this base, go to backup and reset and factory reset your phone to gain access to GPRS. it will fix by itself.
12)reboot into twrp and flash gapps.
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Enjoy the Rom. EMUI 3.0 is smooth and changing lockscreen wallpapers will blow your mind. over all the mobile drastically changes from mid-range experience to flasgship experience
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Hello Jacktackle,
This procedure also works for stock B119?
Thank you in advance.
Thanks Jacktable. Just did it up to 8). Can you help wirth 9)?
I mean, Thanks Jacktacle.
Can you help with 9)
8)after you succeed backup up the NVRam, you did the toughest job of all time.
9)now flash G750-T00 Rom with flash tools which you are going to find in the last link i've provided. search net how to flash with flash tool.
10) after flashing the base, you will loose the network. first thing you got to do is root your mobile with root genius. then install playstore. google for playstore apk. install playstore, sign in with your gmail id and install adbd again. (if you do not want to install play store you know the black way to do it.) one's you install the adbd, tik the boxes and go to MTK Droid tools to restore the NVRAM. which will bring back your network connections.
11) one's you get the network, flash the 251 base as per the last link provided. this one comes with many goodies like twrp, 3minit battery mode etc. one's you flash this base, go to backup and reset and factory reset your phone to gain access to GPRS. it will fix by itself.
12)reboot into twrp and flash gapps.
9 is flash tool. search for how to flash its there all over xda or google.
ok there you go guide attached. but do not fully rely on the guide. more focus on my instructions.
Works
Thanks.
I converted my phone from u10 to t00.
Running KitKat.
hy,
i have problems with flashing.
im trying and searching web for days now but i cant get out.
if i select download with flash tool everythink is ok, but if i plug in my phone nofing happens, and i installed the drivers i thionk cause i my phone is on the driver shows up in the device manager.
and when i plugin iin my phone( without battery) the progress bar doesnt change it even doesnt turn in red so pls help
Cant update with SP flash tool
I am now on b116 so I am trying to downgrade using the b113 scatter through SP flash tool. I installed all the VCOM drivers succesfully (I think its in my device manager) but when I download using SP flash tool this happens using the following steps.
1. I click download
2. I put my battery in.
3. Phone connects.
4. Sp flash tool says: Download DA 100% after that phone disconnects
5. Phone connects
6. Phone disconnects
7. SP flash tool error : S_Brom_Download_Da_fail (2004)
8. Phone boots up charching screen.
Can someone please help me fix this if possible?
I am on windows 8.1 and I installed Vcom drivers this way
Thanks in advance!
jacktackle said:
A lot of people compaints that Huawei is not updated U10 with kitkat
well the good news is, you can take a little bit trouble and update it to not only kitkat but to Emui 3.0 which makes your phone running par to Ascend mate7
Vcom drivers
https://mega.co.nz/#!B0IwlIJY!yZgoPULm7XV9klgmdFB_A6zymqCq9u0Z_z3sJEkQjgc
MKT Droid Tool
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6z9acf5um65cuj2/MtkDroidTools+v2.5.3.zip
B113 4.2.2 base with unlocked bootloader
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj7mTAqkRdwUVd4ZDdiYTBUQjA/edit
Root Genius to root your device
http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Gaaps to flash immediately after you flash Kitkat rom
https://mega.co.nz/#!F9QhHYRS!ZfP5w9SdbWUcyptA8_hlfPReeK0gWxQsnC95ASmMRrY
G750-T00 kitkat base
https://mega.co.nz/#!Nwpziara!9y1VitCix5Vx_6zwPtGpB6mTxlpHEAxIqUODCz4dl-s
Rooted with twrp recovery inbuild base rom
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byj7mTAqkRdwcDRJSEdJb244M0U/view
Here we go.
Download all the above files.
1) Root your device with Root Genius (at time's it might take several attempts so do not give up)
2) as soon as you root, go to the playstore and install super su by chainfire. let super su take over the kingroot because i personaly feel Super Su give's the full root.
3) one's you have super user, open it and make sure its functioning.
4) now install MKT Droid tool and backup your NVRAM for which you got to install Vcom drivers to recognise the device. best OS is Win7 32bit to get things straight. incase if the device is not recognised, reboot your PC and try again.
5) One's MKT Tool recognises the device, install adbd on the mobile. it's a paid version. (you know how to get it)
6) open adbd it's in chinese. tik all the boxes in adbd and close.
7) now click on root button at the bottom of MKT Droid tools. it's initially in yellow color. untill it becomes green, you cannot backup NVRAM (this is your esf and imei which you are going to loose after flashing kitkat rom from different mobile brand)
8)after you succeed backup up the NVRam, you did the toughest job of all time.
9)now flash G750-T00 Rom with flash tools which you are going to find in the last link i've provided. search net how to flash with flash tool.
10) after flashing the base, you will loose the network. first thing you got to do is root your mobile with root genius. then install playstore. google for playstore apk. install playstore, sign in with your gmail id and install adbd again. (if you do not want to install play store you know the black way to do it.) one's you install the adbd, tik the boxes and go to MTK Droid tools to restore the NVRAM. which will bring back your network connections.
11) one's you get the network, flash the 251 base as per the last link provided. this one comes with many goodies like twrp, 3minit battery mode etc. one's you flash this base, go to backup and reset and factory reset your phone to gain access to GPRS. it will fix by itself.
12)reboot into twrp and flash gapps.
Enjoy the Rom. EMUI 3.0 is smooth and changing lockscreen wallpapers will blow your mind. over all the mobile drastically changes from mid-range experience to flasgship experience
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Dear brother, does this update improves the sound quality? Have u noticed, any ideas?
Curious
Is there anyone did this?
venervitz1213 said:
Is there anyone did this?
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Me :good:
G750-U10
can any one make a video of the full process please ...........i see that a lot of people needs it including me
thanxx
How did it go?
Did you face any difficulties or any observations? How is it working now?
rdrai said:
Me :good:
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Is there are any bug that you get?
Hi guys, ITS done!
UPDATE: 8.5.2015
Today i found the last fastboot command to downgrade.
Now its possible to downgrade from .77 to the rootable versions .53 or .57.
After downgrade and root, its possible to save the su with the root ab and upgrade your device to the newest .77 version.
Thx to the creator of the rootzenfone app!
So everyone who was to fast with the upgrades, can now go back and root the ASUS ME581CL.
I try now to pack all data in an apk, so that everyone can use it without to type. :good:
UPDATE: 9.5.2015
I will post now the steps to downgrade because of guys who want faster the root.
Intelflashtool: https://mega.co.nz/#F!B1lCHKbQ!pHQkVqwBcD5gQkaKhjd1hA
1. Make a backup of your apps with the asus backup tool or adb backup.
2. Copy the firmware .53 or .57 from the asus site and put it on your sdcard.
Rename to MOFD_SDUPDATE. (Look at your SKU ww,tw)
3. Factory reset and boot to droidboot with adb reboot bootloader or vol+ and power button on offline device.
4. Now we are flash the following files:
a. fastboot flash token bom-token.bin
b. fastboot flash dnx dnx_fwr.bin
c. fastboot flash dnx dnx_osr.bin
d. fastboot flash dnx ifwi.bin
e. fastboot flash radio radio_firmware.bin
f. fastboot flash tlv update.tlv
5. Now push vol- button to the point „sd update“ and press the power button. Plug off USB. The device is in Intel SOC mode now with an offline screen. No panic.
The last file to start flashing is the correct droidboot, this will done in next point...
6. Open Intel phone flash tool and choose "custom flash". On upper left choose "systemblankphone"
and click the files we flashed before (radio and tlv not need). Inclusive fastboot.img.pos.bin and boot.img in the lines.
Check the box with on-demand flash mode and press "start flash."
7. Press vol+ and vol- at same time on the tablet and plug usb in your pc. Release the vol buttons and then flash starts. Now its a little bit tricky but you can not brick your device. After around 3 min plug off usb and stop the flash. Uncheck all and let only OS Image actice.
Start Intelphone flasher again with "start flash". After around 2 min plug off device again and stop the intel tool. Now its ready!
8. This point is not really relevant but i push the power button for 10 sec and plug in the usb. Now the tab is charging and the display switch on. Start device with power button and the downgrade to .53 or .57 is starting.
9. Install the root zenfone tool, activate airplane mode and start the root app. Now your tab is rootet on .53 or .57. Open root tool again and look if root keeper is active. So, now you can upgrade to the newer versions. but use only the OTA updates then your root is safe.
I tried many weeks and this methode is safe, works without problems. Asus ME581CL rooted, job is done!
Have fun!
ps. now i will work for a app that can backup and flash nandroid within android. First tests look good.
Thx
konsolen said:
under dev.
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Thank you
I managed it to root my Asus ME581C, firmware version KVT49L.WW_epad-11.8.2.58-20141021 with the Intel Atom Root Pack from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096
First of all i enabled USB debugging in expert mode and copy the SuperSU Zip on the internal storage. Then i installed all USB drivers for Windows. At last i start the launch.bat from the root pack, first type "ACCEPT" in the shell window and then "T3". I got the temp CWM Recovery and flash the SuperSU Zip and restart my device. All runs well now.
But i have one question. My device say, there is a firmware update, and that my files are not get lost if i start the update. Did i have already superSU if i do the update? Did someone tested it?
ShrekDTH said:
I managed it to root my Asus ME581C, firmware version KVT49L.WW_epad-11.8.2.58-20141021 with the Intel Atom Root Pack from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096
First of all i enabled USB debugging in expert mode and copy the SuperSU Zip on the internal storage. Then i installed all USB drivers for Windows. At last i start the launch.bat from the root pack, first type "ACCEPT" in the shell window and then "T3". I got the temp CWM Recovery and flash the SuperSU Zip and restart my device. All runs well now.
But i have one question. My device say, there is a firmware update, and that my files are not get lost if i start the update. Did i have already superSU if i do the update? Did someone tested it?
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Hello
You really rooted the Asus Memo Pad ME581C ?
Yep, i attached some pics.
SuperSU installed doesn't mean we gained root. Did you check it with root checker ? An application like titanium or adaway works?
Don't think I have a doubt in your world but till now nobody got root on ME581C (on the contrary ME572C). I receive mine at the end of this week and I'm really interested to root It. I cannot use anymore tab or phone without clean master, greenify, titanium and adaway.
sorry i can't help you
i am an new people
As you can see on the second Picture, i already installed Titanium Backup, and it works. Same with Apps like Lucky Patcher, Aptoide or AdFree. Works all like a charm
Ok, this is a good new, I receive my ME581C tomorrow or friday.
But where did you get the firmware version KVT49L.WW_epad-11.8.2.58-20141021 ?
you didn't update to WW-11.8.2.72 ?
i got my ME581C at the 8th of april. The manufacturing date on the packaging says 11/2014. I think i got a lucky shot with this device The device came with the firmware KVT49L.WW_epad-11.8.2.58-20141021.
I got mine last friday.
First thing I did, check firmware version. It's WW_epad-11.8.2.58-20141021 too.
I tried RootZenFone-1.4.6.8r and to my great surprise, it worked. So, for now, I'm in the same place as you, I don't know if I can update firmware without lost root.
If we can make a backup of system partition, we could reverse by recovery.
besides, tab is really nice and screen is large enough for everything. As comfortable as 10' for a tab size close to 7'. But I discovered some little problems:
- too large to be taken in one hand
- whites are not real white. It seems that colorimetry is too hot. I compared with ME572C which got real clean whites.
- speakers are not as good as ME572C, sound is flat.
On the contrary, the 7' screen of ME572C is too small for comics, games, etc ...
Funny thing, ME581C screen could enter into ME572C. That will be the perfect
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Hi guys,
Sry for delay. Was busy with study and the new Smsung 920 and 925.
Root is no problem until firmware x.x.65 arrived.
My goal is to root the new firmware x.x.77.
What ive done now is flash the Asus down from the x.x.77 to the x.x.54.
The problem is that after the upgrade, root get lost.
I made a backup off all mmcbl partitions. I flashed all partitions without problems, so if the root is lost i can go back to the x.x.54 firmware.
Anyone know a solution to keep root after the update? Erase Asus the system partition with an upgrade?
So thats the problem su cant hide.
hi guys?
may i know how you guys downgrade your me581cl from .77 to .53?
i tried to use asus flashtools but it failed :crying:
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hi guys?
may i know how you guys downgrade your me581cl from .77 to .53?
i tried to use asus flashtools but it failed :crying:
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Hi, yes.
Today i was successfull to downgrade direct from .77 to .57 or if you like .53.
I try now to pack all in an apk that everybody can easily use it.
konsolen said:
Hi, yes.
Today i was successfull to downgrade direct from .77 to .57 or if you like .53.
I try now to pack all in an apk that everybody can easily use it.
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Thx man :good: i would like have .53 :victory:
Are you fimiliar with fastboot commands? Then i send instructions and files to you.
konsolen said:
Are you fimiliar with fastboot commands? Then i send instructions and files to you.
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Yes, I know how it work
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Yes, I know how it work
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Fine. I post all on the first post.
I think in max. 15min all is done.
But where is update.tlv? I cannot find it =(
Also on step 7 nothing happen and I have 1 unknowns device "MOOREFIELD"...
And finally it's bricked...no any reaction after step 6, only unknowns device "MOOREFIELD".
UPD: strange, but it works ))) Actually update.tlv not necessary. Trying to update via OTA
Nice to hear. I will look for the tlv. But not all files are needet to work, i posted all files what we can flash for the best compatility.
I tried many weeks now for a solution and "bricked" it many times. But i get it always back with this tool.
The main problem was the ifwi file. Without that, no downgrade is possible. And to flash this file, was also not possible.
But now it worked.
You can make a nandroid backup with twrp live or nandroid manager to keep a safe backup.
Note: This Tutorial is for the Lenovo S8 A7600(M) MOBILE Only! Theres a Tablet named the same, dont get confused.
Warning: Your Warranty is void. I am not responsible for any kind of bricks or software failure! Only for MTK6752 ! And not for the same Numbered Tablet. this guide is for the Phone.
The Lenovo S8 7600 Golden Warrior is a very nice phone with some quite good specs. Only cons I could find was that it has none of community and tons of bloatware which is unremovable. Yet!
Lets root it, Guys.
You Need:
Model A7600 Only:
1.The Lenovo Firmware including Chinese TWRP which is provided here by me:
(Thats the only one i could find. If anyone is Brave enough to make an English Version and wants to upload it for this thread fell free to do it.)
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3SzZWVElUeXpyekU/view?usp=sharing
English TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3azNMbGcxdXlNSDg/view?usp=sharing
Chinese TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bzt5QqUHjbg3TDl2X2FqS21BR00&authuser=0
Model A7600M:
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3elY2SzA2S1c2REk/view?usp=sharing
TWRP Recovery(Chinese):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3aXRTMkFSczZoZWM/view?usp=sharing
2.SP Flash Tools. This will be Needed for flashing the Sock Rom Incl. Recovery. Version 5.13xxxx Minimum Requied.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/zx5m9mp3x5p413h/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1452.00.zip
3. The Meadiatek Driver(Explains itself i think)
http://d-h.st/1PN
4. The SuperSU.ZIP (Thanks Chainfire, we love you)
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
5.(optional) If you want to use the Google Apps i recommend Downloading the GApps Mini for 5.0 from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/gapps-mini-t3089612
Now Lets get Started:
1. Unzip the Driver Package and Run the Exe. After Installation, restart you Computer. If using Windows 8, disable Signaure Driver Enforcement.
2. Turn Off you device. Open the SP Flash Tools Folder and run Flash_tool.exe as Administrator.
3. Now Unzip the VibeUI Firmware Package. In SP Flashtools klick on Scatter Load. Navigate to the VibeUI Folder and choose the MT6752_Android_scatter.txt.
Edt: Some People Including me had Problems with the Scatter File. However, If getting errors, try creating your own scatter file referring this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151251
4. Check if every Downloadfile exept the System is Checked, else you will get an error.
5.IMPORTANT: Go to settings, Download and CHECK the DA DL All with Checksum.
6. Klick on Download.
7. NOW the Tricky Part. Remove the Battery. Insert it again. Now leave the Phone Turned off and plug the USB Cable in, but holding the Volume UP button.
8. If you get a Red Bar and a Yellow followed by some grey in SP Flash tools you have done it right. If the Flash was successfully, you will get a green tick mark as passed.
9. Now unplug USB and take the battery out and pop it in again. Boot the Phone. Dont get shocked if it doesn't boot up fast, it usually takes about 6-8 Minutes. Be Patient!
10. If the Phone Boots up successfully, configure it and Connect it as a MTP Device on the Computer.
11. Now Copy the GApps.zip and the SuperSu.Zip to the Root of the Phone Memory.
12. Boot into Recovery (Holding VOL UP AND DOWN while turning the Phone on) and flash the two Zips. Its in Chinese but you will
only need to flash it once. Flash Zip is the Upper Left Button. Choose your GappsZip and use the Back Button to get to the main Screen. Now flash the SuperSA.zip.
13.Reboot. If you dont know how to just take off the battery ( Its quite risky so better try using the Buttons. The Layout is the same as in the English Version)
Finished!Now your Device is Rooted and got the Gapps on it. Download Titanium Backup and remove the Chinese Crap Bloatware. You are now the Master of your Device. I would be really happy about Donations, since It was very Hard to get Hands on these Roms and Recoverys.
INFO: Some People Complained about the lost IMEI, Thank you Soyer88 for the fix! Sorry that I was away for too long, I got my finals.
Soyer88 said:
For those of you who lost the IMEI address on this phone, or ANY other, here is simple guide witch solved my problem:
1. Download this http://www.4shared.com/file/aNRAdrvgba/sn_gen.html , or search sn_gen.exe (Dont worry, the program is not translated that isn't a problem)
2. In the ??IMEI 1 field write your original imei address (behind the battery)
3. Click on ??MP0B_001?? - It will create a file on your desktop named MP0B_001.
4. Copy the file in your phone, Install Root Explorer, send the file in data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/ and change the permission of the file (check all boxes)
5. Restart the phone.
Thats it ! This phone is very tricky to flash (or recover) , because of the chipset.. its very rare
I had a lot of problems to fix it, You have to use the right version of Sp flash tool !!!
Here is a russian forum with ALL the custom ROM's (including the official chinese) and support for this phone - http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657464 it helped me a lot!
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Be sure to donate him a Beer!
Thank you for tuto.
About ROM - it is have Multi Langue?
Great tutorial :good:, but what about people with MTK6752M?
rom corrupt
Hi, when i extract this rom i recive one message "system.img is damaged"
what can i do?
thank's a lot.
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Note: This Tutorial is for the Lenovo S8 7600 MOBILE Only! Theres a Tablet named the same, dont get confused.
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Hey
Could someone tell me what to do? I flashed a rom and recovery via Sp Tool (not from this guide) on my S8 A7600. It was a custom rom with removed bloatware I found on a Russian site (google translate).
Now I find that my baseband is unknown and no IMEI's either. I didn't notice this in the beginning though, I did root the phone first and cleaned up even further with Titanium Backup, including the default phone and
contact apps.
Don't know if this could have had an impact or not, but my impression is that it has to do with modem driver, which might be a different one (it seems the custom rom was built from chinese rom). Both scatter files (rom and recovery) does not seem to touch the nvram area, although this mtk flashing stuff is completely new to me.
Have any tips? This chipset is new for IMEI repair, so is unsupported from what I gather.
I flashed another rom I found and the IMEI came back, hurray :laugh:
Good to know its not some permanent lame fault the mtk engineers would have missed (unlikely). Well now back to customizing romz, the default lenovo rom is far from what I consider usable.
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Great tutorial :good:, but what about people with MTK6752M?
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I will upload the MTK6752M Rom too. But you will have to wait 3-4 weeks since im at vacation at the moment. I will also Provide CWM for both models then. Greets
askermk2000 said:
I flashed another rom I found and the IMEI came back, hurray :laugh:
Good to know its not some permanent lame fault the mtk engineers would have missed (unlikely). Well now back to customizing romz, the default lenovo rom is far from what I consider usable.
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I actually like the Design tho. If i can ask, did you use my Stock rom from this thread?
XxpikaachuuxX said:
I actually like the Design tho. If i can ask, did you use my Stock rom from this thread?
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Actually I think I said that wrong. I am now using this rom: VIBEUI_V2.5_ _USR_ST1524_5.1460.1_1506111858_MP6V3_CU_CN_otafull
This is the latest official stock rom directly from Lenovo. I was referring to one of the rom's that's flashed by those shabby vendors, full of adware, malware and viruses.
I was not aware of this situation as this is my first china phone.
To Op: No I did not use your Rom. I've tried a few others and the *Real* stock ota rom from lenovo was the best for me, also the latest stable build. I found it here btw: lenovo-forums.ru(can't post full link)
Also I'm looking for this: A7600_TWRP2.8.7.0_2015-07-18.7z <--- This is the only recovery I've found that has english language. It was posted on 4pda.ru but link is down. Also seen it on those chinese sites, but requires account to download.
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Actually I think I said that wrong. I am now using this rom: VIBEUI_V2.5_ _USR_ST1524_5.1460.1_1506111858_MP6V3_CU_CN_otafull
This is the latest official stock rom directly from Lenovo. I was referring to one of the rom's that's flashed by those shabby vendors, full of adware, malware and viruses.
I was not aware of this situation as this is my first china phone.
To Op: No I did not use your Rom. I've tried a few others and the *Real* stock ota rom from lenovo was the best for me, also the latest stable build. I found it here btw: lenovo-forums.ru(can't post full link)
Also I'm looking for this: A7600_TWRP2.8.7.0_2015-07-18.7z <--- This is the only recovery I've found that has english language. It was posted on 4pda.ru but link is down. Also seen it on those chinese sites, but requires account to download.
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My Suggestion would be: Download and try my Rom and Recovery. Then download SuperSu/.Zip and try to flash it via Chinese TWRP which i am providing. you can locate the buttons from any other TWRP, even from other phones. If done, you could et root uininstaller and remove the crappy bloatware like i did. then install gapps
XxpikaachuuxX said:
My Suggestion would be: Download and try my Rom and Recovery. Then download SuperSu/.Zip and try to flash it via Chinese TWRP which i am providing. you can locate the buttons from any other TWRP, even from other phones. If done, you could et root uininstaller and remove the crappy bloatware like i did. then install gapps
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I already have chinese TWRP, and I'm rooted. The rom I'm using also does not have any insidious bloatware, except a few chinese apps that don't even require root to remove. Besides I seem to remember the system.img file in your rom was corrupt, tried to download several times.
Just saw this at 4pda.ru:
Port of K3 Note VIBE 2.8 1530 A7600 5.1】 【07/15/25
Download: yadi.sk/d/ULLundAAi5dk6
Will upload the File again, sorry to hear that.
where do you download the latest firmware?this phone doesn t have ota?no need to use flash tool if it s the case..you can root it easily with an apk
so i don t understand you manip
Mine was really hard to root, none of Kinroot or any other tool/app worked.
so could you say use what did you use for rooting it?
i just to order one so i would like to erase all chinese apk
are you happy with this phone?
Like I said, the Rom provided here is Pre Rooted and has TWRP included. With twrp you can root any rom, but seems like the file is corrupt so ill have to upload it again as soon as i get home
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Mine was really hard to root, none of Kinroot or any other tool/app worked.
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Like I said, the Rom provided here is Pre Rooted and has TWRP included. With twrp you can root any rom, but seems like the file is corrupt so ill have to upload it again as soon as i get home
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thanks for you help
yes i you have the good file could you add a link for everybody?
http://www.tmallbox.com/brand-phone/18401-mtk6752-lenovo-a7600-4g-let-octa-core-1280720-2g8g.html
it s what i have bought
but the soc is not the same describe in the first page..do you have the same?
New full firmware package available: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Lqys5p5m_YU2xxZ3d4T0V5WjA
VIBEUI_V2.5_1532_5.1797.1_ST_A7600_CU
I got this as ota update yesterday, on official lenovo rom. Btw, this needs to be flashed with stock recovery (rename file as "update.zip")
Actually, you can flash it with TWRP/custom recovery, just tried it
Also, you should flash Gapps after the initial boot and setup, or it may cause problems.
Here is also the TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery with English language: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Lqys5p5m_YR0VfSXFPZ0RIZEk
The new firmware is good. So far I've noticed it has solved a big bug with launcher. Previously I could not use widgets with 3rd party launcher (settings fc), now I can.
The launcher bug is still present, but not with Google Now Launcher when flashed with gapps.
PS: Is it ok for me to post this here? Perhaps better to make new thread?
Aosp rom
I found what seems to be a recent AOSP based rom: A7600-ZP-15.08.06.zip
Though only so far seen it on Chinese sites, like this: http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=1393301215&shareid=1110457716&third=0
Don't think I will bother getting account for that, but just letting you know.
Man thank you! If you could download this and pack it in one zip, upload it on your google drive and test it again we could privide yours! Because i sold mine so i cajt test it. Else im still ready to upload it
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Hello. This Alcatel Pixi 3 tablet was meant as a gift add-on to an Orange (PL) LG G4c / Spirit LTE phone.
What is really weird is that there is no such model on Alcatel's website. It seems that this version was very unpopular.
It came with Lollipop 5.0.1 onboard. On boot screen it says ALCATEL onetouch Pixi3(8). on the back there is a sticker with Model: 8070 and some other numbers, but the thing is:
I was simply being an impatient one and i wanted to have this white boy rooted so i installed newest KingRoot. And it worked!
But then I've seen there's an app that does the magic and replaces kinguser with supersu. And it was called 'SuperSU Me', kind of.
Unfortunately it must have been a very old version (i tried the newest on my phone and it comes in two stages so it's different). After using it i don't remember if I ran su binary update but i think i did and then reboot. And of course it all went wrong after that.
It was stuck at the Alcatel boot animation, repeating itself endlessly. And instead of looking for solution i did something else. I went to the bootloader mode (vol+ and power) which lets you go into recovery or fastboot and i went to recovery. Where it actually says Android system recovery <3e> with additional line saying LRX21M and options apply update from ADB, sdcard, cache and some others.
So here's what I did: at first I wiped cache partition and then I wiped data ('wipe data/factory reset'). And this is mess.
There is no Alcatel animation, no more. Now it won't go further than this boot screen and it would just display this ALCATEL onetouch Pixi3(8) logo until it runs out of battery power. So i guess, that's my first bricked device for being naughty and too greedy to have some rooted stuff happening.
Please, is there any hope? Help?
Same Problem with Alcatel Pixi 3 (10) Model:8079!!!!
You might be able to restore ROM using Mobile upgrade tool from Alcatel. Or you can flash it with phone flash tool.
Hi @dam85 I found and downloaded "Mobile Upgrade S" tool from Alcatel's server directly (v4.2.8) but I cannot make the tool detect this Pixi 8070 model. The main Alcatel site doesn't have this model, so I got their tool from the Pixi 3 (8) 3G page. However, not sure what is missing as there seems to be a driver needed for the Alcatel tool to detect the table. Any idea? This 8070 model apparently uses quad-core MediaTek MT8127 processor.
I have purchased this device from a local shop, not via operator. Model is "TCL" and "8070" in the menus.
@Bethain: I had a friend who had to wipe and re-install the ROM on an Alcatel D5 phone, due to some boot loop like yours; and he was able to do that using the Alcatel Upgrade tool. Please try this and let us know how you did it and more importantly, which drivers you used on Windows! Thanks and good luck.
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Hi @dam85 I found and downloaded "Mobile Upgrade S" tool from Alcatel's server directly (v4.2.8) but I cannot make the tool detect this Pixi 8070 model. The main Alcatel site doesn't have this model, so I got their tool from the Pixi 3 (8) 3G page. However, not sure what is missing as there seems to be a driver needed for the Alcatel tool to detect the table. Any idea? This 8070 model apparently uses quad-core MediaTek MT8127 processor.
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It's true that this model is buried for some weird reason. You can't find anything specific for this model (pixi 3 (8) wifi), only for the 3g edition that is totally different hardware if I remember correctly.
I can suggest another option. I've managed to read back the stock rom from mine. I could send it to you and you can try to flash it with SP flash tool. If you're interested, pm me and I'll guide you.
Hi @dam85 thank you for posting back, it's great to hear that someone managed to work on this.
For the sake of information with others, can you kindly share info on the tools, versions (and if not asking too much, links here in XDA) that you used to extract the ROM? There's tonns of crap on the internet and some confusing driver versions found here, too...
I was battling with MtkDroid Tools 2.5.3 but I think I've installed the wrong VCOM driver, not sure if it supports the device (MT8127 processor) or perhaps I am doing something wrong.
The official Alcatel Mobile Upgrade S (v4.2.8 that I've installed) has a generic "One Touch Pixi 8" entry as you can see in the screen shot but I get some error when trying to connect my device. This is supposed to allow a download of an image to re-flash Alcatel devices... Perhaps this tool isn't compatible, as you say.
I have contacted Alcatel asking for support....
I haven't rooted nor I want to mess with that. Just wanted to make a safe backup of the current ROM. When I entered (official) the Recovery menu of the device (POWER + VOLup) there wasn't any entry in the options to "dump" the ROM on the SD, unfortunately.
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For the sake of information with others, can you kindly share info on the tools, versions (and if not asking too much, links here in XDA) that you used to extract the ROM? There's tonns of crap on the internet and some confusing driver versions found here, too...
I was battling with MtkDroid Tools 2.5.3 but I think I've installed the wrong VCOM driver, not sure if it supports the device (MT8712 processor) or perhaps I am doing something wrong.
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I'll post a mini guide later on how I did it. Also, I'd like to see a user with a bricked pixi to try and flash back the ROM to see if it can be revived!
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The official Alcatel Mobile Upgrade S (v4.2.8 that I've installed) has a generic "One Touch Pixi 8" entry as you can see in the screen shot but I get some error when trying to connect my device. This is supposed to allow a download of an image to re-flash Alcatel devices... Perhaps this tool isn't compatible, as you say.
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Yeap. I tried this one too, with vcom drivers up and running, but nothing happened. Maybe we'll have to wait for an update.
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I have contacted Alcatel asking for support....
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konsti said:
I haven't rooted nor I want to mess with that. Just wanted to make a safe backup of the current ROM. When I entered (official) the Recovery menu of the device (POWER + VOLup) there wasn't any entry in the options to "dump" the ROM on the SD, unfortunately.
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Just to make it clear. There is no way to dumb the rom with droid tools or sp flash tool without root. The most easy and safe way to root this tablet is with Kingroot v4.5. It's safe to use because there is an option for unroot inside the app (I've done it several times, it works flawlessly).
I am having the same exact issue and followed the same steps as you to get into this mess! Only difference is i am on a onetouch Pixi 7 i got from tmobile for free. Were you ever able to flash it back to stock and can you tell me how you did it if you were successful?
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I am having the same exact issue and followed the same steps as you to get into this mess! Only difference is i am on a onetouch Pixi 7 i got from tmobile for free. Were you ever able to flash it back to stock and can you tell me how you did it if you were successful?
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Hi @waldosdad I suggest you try obtaining the official Alcatel Mobile Upgrade S software from their site, this will hopefully download and restore your device. Please kindly post details on your model, CPU, which drivers you eventually managed to make work, on which Windows, etc.
http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/fr/assistance/telechargements/pixi_7.html
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There's no ROM available for flashing except whatever backups private people do... Haven't found custom recovery either... I personally haven't rooted my Pixi 3 (8) to avoid that exact issue...
IMPORTANT EDIT:
I was browsing through the downloads section of Alcatel One Touch and found that for some reason, they have released more versions of the same "Mobile Upgrade S" for some other devices, rather than keeping a unified version across all platforms/tablets/products.
For example, found versions v4.3.0, or v4.4.1 in other devices, which could imply "newer" database or detection, inside Alcatel Mobile Upgrade S. As @dam85 told me, there may need to be a newer version of this proggie to detect Pixi 3 (8) -- will try it soon...
Hi guys i have the same tablet but i'm having problems rooting it. Tried many differnet apk's with no luck. @dam85 how you managed to root it?
Some extra info just to be sure:
Manufacturer: TCL
Model: 8070
Android Version: 5.0.1
Build ID: vN4BH2-AndroidL-KR080-EMEA_GREEK
Board ID: 8070
Chipset Platform: mt8127
Edit: Ok, it seems that i have used different versions of Kingroot (4.1, 4.8) except 4.5 that you mentioned. It worked now. Dumb me i guess..
spithash said:
Hi guys i have the same tablet but i'm having problems rooting it. Tried many differnet apk's with no luck. @dam85 how you managed to root it?
Some extra info just to be sure:
Manufacturer: TCL
Model: 8070
Android Version: 5.0.1
Build ID: vN4BH2-AndroidL-KR080-EMEA_GREEK
Board ID: 8070
Chipset Platform: mt8127
Edit: Ok, it seems that i have used different versions of Kingroot (4.1, 4.8) except 4.5 that you mentioned. It worked now. Dump me i guess..
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Καλησπέρα @spithash, I suggest you try backing up your ROM now that you've rooted it, as @dam85 did already, as there's no ROM available for flashing back in case of bricking... I personally haven't rooted yet. If you manage to install proper Windows drivers etc. please let us know what you used i.e. SP Flash Tool, Mtk Droid Tools etc. Thanks!
konsti said:
Καλησπέρα @spithash, I suggest you try backing up your ROM now that you've rooted it, as @dam85 did already, as there's no ROM available for flashing back in case of bricking... I personally haven't rooted yet. If you manage to install proper Windows drivers etc. please let us know what you used i.e. SP Flash Tool, Mtk Droid Tools etc. Thanks!
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So, i made a backup using MTK Droid Tools.
Is there a known way to flash a custom recovery on this device?
If i hit Recovery and Boot button in MTK Droid Tools it gives me this error: ERROR :Not read Block: bootimg
Yes
mohamedwinners said:
Yes
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What is the "Yes" for? You managed to flash a custom recovery?
spithash said:
So, i made a backup using MTK Droid Tools.
Is there a known way to flash a custom recovery on this device?
If i hit Recovery and Boot button in MTK Droid Tools it gives me this error: ERROR :Not read Block: bootimg
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You can flash it with SP flash tool. Read all my post first and then act.
Open the app, hit "scatter-loading" button, choose your droid tool-creater scatter file with the name of the cpu mt8127 (make sure you have the exctracted rom backup with it), then wait a few secs till the app done loading the files, check if the check boxes are checked and loaded with the appropriate image files as shown in the image.
Leave any unchecked box as is. Make sure to rename factory_NONmodified_recovery.img to recovery.img before doing the above process, or else the program won't load it automatically.
Then, press the green download arrow and connect the device switched off and the process will start automatically.
I can't guarantee the success of the process because I haven't try it yet, but I know that this process is correct for this type of devices.
So, you can take the risk if you want (if it's bricked already, you won't have anything to lose I guess) and you can give as feedback.
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You can flash it with SP flash tool. Read all my post first and then act.
Open the app, hit "scatter-loading" button, choose your droid tool-creater scatter file with the name of the cpu mt8127 (make sure you have the exctracted rom backup with it), then wait a few secs till the app done loading the files, check if the check boxes are checked and loaded with the appropriate image files as shown in the image.
Leave any unchecked box as is. Make sure to rename factory_NONmodified_recovery.img to recovery.img before doing the above process, or else the program won't load it automatically.
Then, press the green download arrow and connect the device switched off and the process will start automatically.
I can't guarantee the success of the process because I haven't try it yet, but I know that this process is correct for this type of devices.
So, you can take the risk if you want (if it's bricked already, you won't have anything to lose I guess) and you can give as feedback.
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I think my backup is not right, there are many files missing. I tried several times.
Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38337401
dam85 said:
Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38337401
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Create scatter file in MTK Tools is greyed out
spithash said:
Create scatter file in MTK Tools is greyed out
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Edit the config file, remove every other mt entries and add the 8127 and try again
I've attached mine, if you want to use it.
dam85 said:
Edit the config file, remove every other mt entries and add the 8127 and try again
I've attached mine, if you want to use it.
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i managed to create a scatter file from the firmware.info from backup using MTK Rom Studio but it doesn't seem right:
Edit: It gives me the same scatter file if i add the 8127.
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dam85 said:
I've attached mine, if you want to use it.
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When i open yours is the same as mine.
Greetings my tech peoples.
Just wanted to let everybody know I successfully flashed a BNTV450 Stock Rom on a BNTV460 Tablet. As I said in a previous post, I bricked the little guy trying to get root (it got stuck in a bootloop after I patched Magisk to the boot-sign img and then flashed it) so I thought, why not be creative and see what you can do with the little guy.
Now there are problems. A **** ton of problems. It isn't what I would call functional. Screen keeps going Red on the borders and flickering. Start thing crashed. But I can get in and finagle to developer options and such. Flashboot and ADB still working though. Keep in mind I flashed with SP Tool via scatter file.
But hey - it can be done!!!!
Also, just for note, I've also been able to flash a boot img of the 450 over an installation of the 460 stock rom - did that unlocking the device. Honestly, that caused less problems but I wasn't able to get root. Also, it naturally erased my unlocking but fret not, I've unlocked the thing 3 times in the 12 hours I've had it.
This is my first nook device, and my first timed dealing with new android, Oreo. But I just wanted to give the hope out there.
Hopefully better news in the coming days.
You wouldn't want to share your scatter file and your stock firmware would you? Trying to recover a 450 that won't boot past Nook screen. I cannot unlock it because the volume key does not respond. I have been able to flash 1.02, 2.04, and 2.05 boot and recovery images from ipdev's thread with no change. Also got a 1.02 system.img from him but that did not seem to fix it either. I do not have adb access at this moment either so cannot logcat.
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You wouldn't want to share your scatter file and your stock firmware would you? Trying to recover a 450 that won't boot past Nook screen. I cannot unlock it because the volume key does not respond. I have been able to flash 1.02, 2.04, and 2.05 boot and recovery images from ipdev's thread with no change. Also got a 1.02 system.img from him but that did not seem to fix it either. I do not have adb access at this moment either so cannot logcat.
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This is the 450 firmware I used:https://mega.nz/#!Ds5lTCRD!MT8za1cUYOfEkSXGZB57gIsWr12ogWs9YotDoHZLwQ4
Scatterfile is in there. Keep in mind I got it from an unverified source - use at your own risk just in case it has that piece of software in the OS that B&N knew about which you can read about here: https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/22/the-new-barnesnoble-nooks-come-with-free-malware/
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This is the 450 firmware I used: blob:https://mega.nz/f22bf6cb-5617-4e8d-9bea-5126793db71d
Scatterfile is in there. Keep in mind I got it from an unverified source - use at your own risk just in case it has that piece of software in the OS that B&N knew about which you can read about here: https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/22/the-new-barnesnoble-nooks-come-with-free-malware/
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The link just defaults to the mega home page for me. Am I missing something?
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The link just defaults to the mega home page for me. Am I missing something?
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Sorry bro, it kept redirecting weirdly. I reposted the link in the previous post and it should work.
Here is also the site I got it from: https://www.xsfirmware.com/nook-bntv450-mt8163-android-6-0-firmware-flash-files/
Back up and running. Thank you.
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Back up and running. Thank you.
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No prob dude.
If spflash tool is working, but you have not a correct scatter file. You can use "Wwr_MTK tool" to read back the whole emmc and read partition table from preloader, the tool will make scatter file and full image copies of the firmware partition by partition
I did this, but now I can't log into the B&N account, and if I try to open nook settings, it asks me to log in, and again, it doesn't let me...