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Viewpad 7 - how to root?

How to root Viewpad 7?
Anybody suceeded?

Ok,
Use SuperOneClick, just make sure to click 'run as admin' if win7. That was were I screwed up.

In case you have issues here is a step by step:
a) Download the latest version of Super One Click (currently 1.6.5).
b) Place your Android device into debugging mode, and connect to computer.
c) Right-click the Super One Click executable and select 'Run As Administrator'.
d) At program launch select 'rageagainstthecage' exploit method, then select 'Root'.
e) If there is no activity for more than 30 seconds and the terminal display is stuck at 'Running rageagainstthecage....' remove the USB plug momentarily and plug back in.
f) You should get the message “***IF IT KEEPS LOOPING, TRY DISABLING USB DEBUGGING NOW***” followed by an ADB reset, waiting for device, and finally a successful rooting message. (Apparently the looping issue is a known bug).
g) Once this process is complete your prompted to test the root condition. Follow the steps to verify.

Yes, I rooted it that way. Thank you very much!
How about unroot with Super One Click, does it work too?

lakehousetech said:
In case you have issues here is a step by step:
a) Download the latest version of Super One Click (currently 1.6.5).
b) Place your Android device into debugging mode, and connect to computer.
c) Right-click the Super One Click executable and select 'Run As Administrator'.
d) At program launch select 'rageagainstthecage' exploit method, then select 'Root'.
e) If there is no activity for more than 30 seconds and the terminal display is stuck at 'Running rageagainstthecage....' remove the USB plug momentarily and plug back in.
f) You should get the message “***IF IT KEEPS LOOPING, TRY DISABLING USB DEBUGGING NOW***” followed by an ADB reset, waiting for device, and finally a successful rooting message. (Apparently the looping issue is a known bug).
g) Once this process is complete your prompted to test the root condition. Follow the steps to verify.
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Now let's put Gingerbread or Honeycomb on it!!

I'm working on an AOSP port of Gingerbread for the Viewpad 7 as we speak. Once I can get the basics working I'll open a dedicated thread.

lakehousetech said:
I'm working on an AOSP port of Gingerbread for the Viewpad 7 as we speak. Once I can get the basics working I'll open a dedicated thread.
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Really??! That's donation worthy man.
Edit:Then the only thing that would be missing is some way to do TV out. Any ideas?

ZenInsight said:
Really??! That's donation worthy man.
Edit:Then the only thing that would be missing is some way to do TV out. Any ideas?
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I don't know of any way TV out would be possible since there is no mini-HDMI port on the device. One of the main things that should be fixed is HD video playback. It really seems like Viewsonic rushed they're tablets to the market. Aside from that and lack of Flash I think it's a great tablet...especially for a developer. Having the 3G radio and GPS is really nice, as well as the screen compatibility mode.

lakehousetech said:
I don't know of any way TV out would be possible since there is no mini-HDMI port on the device. One of the main things that should be fixed is HD video playback. It really seems like Viewsonic rushed they're tablets to the market. Aside from that and lack of Flash I think it's a great tablet...especially for a developer. Having the 3G radio and GPS is really nice, as well as the screen compatibility mode.
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The Viewpad 7 doesn't have flash! What?

ZenInsight said:
The Viewpad 7 doesn't have flash! What?
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It uses a Qualcomm MSM7227 ARM11v6 processor with Adreno 200 graphics, clocked at 600MHz. It's been benchmarked in direct comparison to it's 1GHz Snapdragon cousins, so don't let the clock speed fool you (performance would be comparable to the original Motorola Droid). It's certainly capable of running Flash, but Adobe has been less than forthcoming about releasing a version which will support this architecture.
There are many other devices using this chip that have been released just a couple months ago, so it is still very much in wide use. I don't think anyone has ever found a workaround (aside from using Flash Lite). So until Adobe comes around, we'll be stuck using Skyfire.

lakehousetech said:
I'm working on an AOSP port of Gingerbread for the Viewpad 7 as we speak. Once I can get the basics working I'll open a dedicated thread.
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I just got my Vpad7 yesterday, and i'm already annoyed at the default 2.2. Even as rooted, my milestone with 2.3.3. still outshines it.
I cant even find an update.zip it'll accept. So when you got something worth testing, or a kernel worth booting, please allow me to test it

superone click superb!

DocNielsen said:
I just got my Vpad7 yesterday, and i'm already annoyed at the default 2.2. Even as rooted, my milestone with 2.3.3. still outshines it.
I cant even find an update.zip it'll accept. So when you got something worth testing, or a kernel worth booting, please allow me to test it
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I'm stuck at the moment on the boot.img, but once that's done the rest should get a little easier. I've attached the original launcher apk and dex for Doc. Hope you can get your tablet fixed up again.

rooted viewpad 7
hi all i have succesfully rooted my viewpad 7 but im still unable to install custom roms i took off some apps from my htc hero but none of those will install i have downloaded custom roms home brew but they fail to install has anyone else had this problem and how can i resolve this thanks spursfan1965 gooners welcome lol

spursfan1965 said:
hi all i have succesfully rooted my viewpad 7 but im still unable to install custom roms i took off some apps from my htc hero but none of those will install i have downloaded custom roms home brew but they fail to install has anyone else had this problem and how can i resolve this thanks spursfan1965 gooners welcome lol
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Does anyone VIEWPAD 7 owner know WHY it not support flash 10.1 ? it is android 2.2 offical version ?
thanks
James

keijames said:
Does anyone VIEWPAD 7 owner know WHY it not support flash 10.1 ? it is android 2.2 offical version ?
thanks
James
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Because Adobe decided not to support the ARM11v6 processor architecture, even though they had a working build for it. You can use Skyfire browser to watch flash videos in the meantime.

BTW, guys, where to get and how to install custom recovery on Viewpad7 ?
I can't install custom ROM, reason of stock recovery wan't install unsigned update.zip ;(

Hallo guys..
I tried on my viewpad7, superoneclick 1.7 on linux ubuntu.. but no success.. any hint for me?
always stop at
chmod..
I read to do a adb reset, but I am a bit ..
For the recovery rom I saw in modaco that there is a clockwork recovery rom ad hoc.. but I need root to install it.
ahh, before root it, I wish to have a backup, anybody know a way to backed up the original rom ?
thank you!!!

Per request I've created a separate thread documenting the installation of alternative recovery partitions and installing custom firmwares. You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015005

Hello,
no it sounds that in linux the SuperOneclick doesn't work with this viewpad7..
I read some groups in germany and only windows 7 ... umm
But really there is no way to backup the rom before root?
I am in with adb .. but read not permitted..

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 Development Thread

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?

CUBOT Magic - Development & Support

In order to keep this thread clean, please use this one to discuss about Development, Support or Software Updates.​
HOW-TO Root, Install Custom Recovery (TWRP) and Restore Stock ROM guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NJcDBkLk8zMwyv2BTqRjn2NB_ZOWKjP1fRpSVr44Oxk
ROMs:
To avoid any possible issue, do not forget to backup your NVRAM so that you won't risk to lose your IMEI. How-to: http://www.anythingultimate.in/2015/11/how-to-backup-your-nvram-partition.html
Stock (Android 7.0)
- V15 20170829: https://mega.nz/#!UYUnnDYY!TggCeAmuzVc1ff_ERlFDaMBU5K7XI8C_xjJ8yYZ3tyo
DO NOT USE THE "Format All & Download" OPTION IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR IMEI! Choose "Firmware Upgrade" instead.
Previous Releases:
None yet.
Flash Tool
- Latest SP Flash Tool for Windows and Linux: https://mega.nz/#F!dYUm0TbB!SWeMLb5Wu1NbRzTPQ8-s_A​
Recovery:
- TWRP 3.2.1 (V17 based) by @jemmini : https://mega.nz/#F!tFciTaCB!IJ1W1DxaUDdeNx2ue9wehQ​
Root:
Rooting Methods (if you are on Stock ROM)
- SuperSU (flashable using TWRP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu​
Extras (Root-Only):
Customization
- Xposed Framework (not available on Nougat yet): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811​
Useful Third-Party Apps:
Battery Life
- Amplify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryansteckler.nlpunbounce&hl=en
- Greenify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en​

If you pull the notification bar down there is the settings icon. Hold the icon for a few seconds for it to spin and then pull down, it will go to settings and a new option will appear under Printing, System UI tuner. There you can hide icon from the top bar, like network because I wanted to hide the 4G icon (ugly icon ) but it also hides the network signal.. you can also display seconds in time and other options. Also you can enable Power notification control levels which will let you then set higher level of notification for certain apps like gmail, messages to get heads up notification which you can't by default.
Also I tested the latest pixel 2 launcher port from xda, the launcher works perfectly and it's better thank stock.

Cubot is supporting root? I mean, will they invalidate your Warranty if you root? If yes I will wait at end of Warranty

AndroidGamer02 said:
Cubot is supporting root? I mean, will they invalidate your Warranty if you root? If yes I will wait at end of Warranty
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Luckily on most Mediatek devices that do not require any bootloader unlock you can restore the device to factory conditions easily (via SP Flash Tool), so company's policy do not matter so much in this case

Alberto96 said:
Luckily on most Mediatek devices that do not require any bootloader unlock you can restore the device to factory conditions easily (via SP Flash Tool), so company's policy do not matter so much in this case
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Ok thanks

Anyone found a version of Google camera newer than 4.1.006.135988111 (arm) working on magic? All 4.1 versions have this bug that when you go back from viewing photos to camera the preview is rotated. Seems to have better quality and it doesn't lag in low light.

Do you think substratum could work on stock rom?

TWRP and root
do I see this right: the only way to root the Phone is by TWRP and SuperSU but there is no TWRP or CWM?
Maybe someone nice could provide us with a useable Recovery then ?
Thx in advance

I've tried making a custom recovery decompiling the stock recovery and copying the necessary files to a twrp of a similar device with the same CPU 6737 but I get black screen and after booting to os it replaces the recovery with the stock one, maybe someone with more knowledge can port it.. after that it's easy to flash SuperSU from custom recovery.. I've tried several ways to root device, no luck. Mtk Droid tools doesn't support this device.

For lagging camera, i've installed "Footej Camera" from play store and there is a option there "Stabilization" you can enable it if supported, after enabling it in low light it doesn't lag that much. So the problem is with the installed camera that it isn't optimized for our mobile.
Another interesting app that i found is "Button Mapper" that you can change the behavior of bottom hardware buttons like double tapping the Home button can turn the screen off. This can be implemented in the rom like a option in settings so you can turn the screen off without using the power button.
As a launcher i'm using the Pixel 2 launcher port from xda which is very smooth and nice works perfectly with cubot magic, it's way better than stock (i've said that before).
Any news on rom development for this device?

Just got yesterday an update, firmware CUBOT_MAGIC_7025C_V17_20171013: Fixes some bug and September patch

Hey all,
i was digging around google for a way to root the Magic and i stumbled onto these two pages:
https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/cubot-allgemein.1879/cubot-magic-twrp-und-root.851081.html this one is in german
and this is in russian: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=836450&st=120
both have details of a TWRP and root process for the Cubot Magic although they say touchscreen doesnt work but give an ADB sideload code to use..
Im having trouble downloading from either site, problem is i keep getting 404 errors..
Can anyone else download the TWRP files and maybe relink them here?
Cheers
EDIT: ive managed to download the TWRP file from the German site, i have attached it to this post. I will be testing it shortly and will post my findings

I accidentally dropped my phone, anyone know how much it cost glass replacement?

GalUnDrux said:
Hey all,
i was digging around google for a way to root the Magic and i stumbled onto these two pages:
https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/cubot-allgemein.1879/cubot-magic-twrp-und-root.851081.html this one is in german
and this is in russian: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=836450&st=120
both have details of a TWRP and root process for the Cubot Magic although they say touchscreen doesnt work but give an ADB sideload code to use..
Im having trouble downloading from either site, problem is i keep getting 404 errors..
Can anyone else download the TWRP files and maybe relink them here?
Cheers
EDIT: ive managed to download the TWRP file from the German site, i have attached it to this post. I will be testing it shortly and will post my findings
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Twrp_Magic_V17.zip
https://mega.nz/#!H5xgRBhL!XcDZ3t_-9n1oOIhUuSn10E72789uphOeMAkn5vF-Kmo

Correct TWRP 3.2.1 for Cubot Magic, firmware v17.
https://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-2-1/

AndroidGamer02 said:
I accidentally dropped my phone, anyone know how much it cost glass replacement?
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have you find out the price? same problem...

Sisqo said:
have you find out the price? same problem...
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21$, already send in Poland

Alberto96 said:
Recovery:
- TWRP: Not available yet.​
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75305462&postcount=15

TWRP added to the first post.

Try to do a readback but it doesn't work.
No idea what the problem is, if someone has a minute to take a look.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/cubot-magic-t3765516

Lenovo s5 (k520) ZUI 3.7.177 ST Got root anyone?

Just got a new Lenovo s5 (k520 running ZUI 3.7.177 ST) but can't root it (tried KingRoot and Root Genius so far).
It has a nasty little OS (ZUI 3.7) which keeps killing apps it doesn't like. It took me two days to find an adblocker which would work (AdClear) after trying Dns66, Blokada and a couple of others which I can't recall. It's tightly locked down.
* Anyway, my question is... Has anyone had any luck with rooting this phone or OS?
* Or, has anyone any suggestions for apps or rooting options which might be more successful?
If there's any other people out there with this phone, I would seriously consider chipping in to buy one for a dev to work with... give me a yell if you're interested.
Cheers,
Specs:
OS ZUI 3.7 (based on Android O)
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz Octa core
ROM 64GB
RAM 4GB
Edit: Hmmm, I was hoping that the latest Magisk beta (16.6) might help, but no luck. It does seem to get further along but fails with an 'unable to find boot image' message (my apologies for not being able to quote that accurately). Nothing seems able to find that .img. Can't back it up either as no app can find it. Yes, I need to brush up my adb skills ...my last effort ended in an error reporting lack of appropriate key, as I recall (sorry, have a bit of a flu just now). Anyway, has anyone else been able to look at this phone? Anyone have any ideas (or just thoughts) about what I can do here?
Thanks.

Just to update.... I have tried every simple rooting option I can find -with no luck.
I have found one reference to installing twrp & rooting this phone, but I'm unsure how legit it is ...it just looks a little like its put together by a script; but maybe they just copy/paste a lot when writing tutes? (I have written to them but have had no response from them in a week). The tutorial makes reference to a dev/group in China successfully installing twrp, but only on a Chinese release, not international.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone knows of the group or people referenced at
http://tutoraplikasi.com/cara-root-lenovo-s5/
or if anyone might have an idea of the dev(s) in China working on twrp & lenovo?
Just a shot in the dark, really, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
Cheers.

OK, looks like time for some more serious reading and brushing up of old, much neglected skilz... I will probably close this thread and open another ( if there's no objections) in the xda twrp forum.
If anyone is interested, I'm looking to compile twrp for this device with a view to flashing magisk. Hopefully, it will work. Seems that adb & unlocking the bootloader is the only way I'm going to get to actually see the partitions holding the IMG files etc. (Though I do have one or two ideas about escalating privileges/permissions, but that's a whole other bunch of research -and time which is always short.)
Anyway, if you have an interest in rooting this phone have a look for a thread under twrp Q&A.
Cheers.

Seems like it was just a matter of waiting... XN Logos has come up with a solution, it appears --
https://www.stupdroid.com/2018/07/root-twrp-lenovo-k520.html?m=1
At least I managed some in depth reading in the meantime. I'll report back on success of the procedure.

Hi I have also a Lenovo s5. I hated zui 3.7 too and I succeded in installing Lineage OS 15.1 by phh using only fastboot mode... I tried rooting It but unsuccessfully. Now I want twrp and if it would be possible even root. Did you succeed with XN Logos?

Piepoct said:
Hi I have also a Lenovo s5. I hated zui 3.7 too and I succeded in installing Lineage OS 15.1 by phh using only fastboot mode... I tried rooting It but unsuccessfully. Now I want twrp and if it would be possible even root. Did you succeed with XN Logos?
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Haven't actually tried yet. After all that looking for a root solution I now have been too busy. Will probably do it this Wednesday. I'll keep you posted. Did lineage work well? Any bugs or other issues? ZUI is a dog.

Yeah everything is okay... In the previous updates there was a problem with the audio in ear but now is solved. The only thing that is a little (but not dramatically) worse is battery life because in zui the fact that the os kills every app in background makes the battery last longer.

Hey guys, I know it is no the perfect thread for this yet this phone almost doesn't exist anywhere on the internet. I have the same issue with apps closing as you do. I wanted to install Lineage OS yet as there is no official release for lenovo S5. I would really appreciate some guidance on which release would I install and how. Would it be via the twrp? Thanks in advance.

maikelos27 said:
Hey guys, I know it is no the perfect thread for this yet this phone almost doesn't exist anywhere on the internet. I have the same issue with apps closing as you do. I wanted to install Lineage OS yet as there is no official release for lenovo S5. I would really appreciate some guidance on which release would I install and how. Would it be via the twrp? Thanks in advance.
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I'd say its this one, maikelos27...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
Should be able to use twrp, or via fastboot as mentioned.

ptpi said:
I'd say its this one, maikelos27...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
Should be able to use twrp, or via fastboot as mentioned.
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Thanks ptpi, I will try that probably today and see how it goes.

Lineage Lenovo S5
I'm from Brazil and I have a lenovo S5. I would like to know if someone installed Lineage on Lenovo S5 and could help me do that. thank you

ptpi said:
I'd say its this one, maikelos27...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...evice-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
Should be able to use twrp, or via fastboot as mentioned.
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Hello, I'm a lucky owner of this beautifull beast, the Lenovo S5 K520, but with the horfull ZUI3.7. I always have been using Cyanogen and after lineage OS.
It did not luck for me to install it on the Lenovo S5.
I manage to install TWRP-3.2.2-0713 with the help of the S-Droid toolkit for Lenovo S5.
From there, I did try every rom from phh on this page : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690
but the best I did get is the first logo of lineage OS going on and never stop for hours. I also did try AOSP treble Rom from this site : https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659, but there I'm getting the Android text changing of ligth theme, but bothing more.
Could you please tell us the procedure and the version of the software you are using so that you are able to use Lineage OS on a Lenovo S5 K520?
Thanks a lot.
Brisferr

Betinhosilva said:
I'm from Brazil and I have a lenovo S5. I would like to know if someone installed Lineage on Lenovo S5 and could help me do that. thank you
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Hi i did in this way...
1)fastboot -w
2)fastboot erase modemst1
3)fastboot erase modemst2
4) fastboot erase system
5) fastboot erase boot
6) fastboot erase recovery
7) fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
8) fastboot flash boot boot.img
9) fastboot flash system {systemname}.img
The only thing you should do firstly is download the firmware from a video in YouTube whose name is like "ROM Lenovo s5" or something like that and extract the firmware in order to have both boot.img and recovery.img. Hope I could help
P.s. I used phh lineage latest build

Lenovo S5 global version stock rom
Hi everybody!
I was wondering if any of you have a copy of the original ZUI 3.7 non-Chinese stock firmware. I had trouble with my phone and contacted the customer service. Unfortunately, they've sent me the Chinese version (K520_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.355_ST_180412_qpst) and now my phone is almost unusable as the rom only contains crappy Chinese stuff... :crying:
All apps are Chinese and it contains no GApps... I cannot even restore previously save config.
Please help me and send me a backup or the original non-Chinese firmware.
Thank you very much

I didn't even know the existence of an original firmware for non Chinese phones indeed when I bought it it came with a horrible chinese firmware with few translations. Did you find it? Because I want to try it too. If you didn't find it I'm also going to look for it
UnsignedC said:
Hi everybody!
I was wondering if any of you have a copy of the original ZUI 3.7 non-Chinese stock firmware. I had trouble with my phone and contacted the customer service. Unfortunately, they've sent me the Chinese version (K520_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00011.0_O_ZUI_3.7.355_ST_180412_qpst) and now my phone is almost unusable as the rom only contains crappy Chinese stuff... :crying:
All apps are Chinese and it contains no GApps... I cannot even restore previously save config.
Please help me and send me a backup or the original non-Chinese firmware.
Thank you very much
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How did you unlock your bootloader? Failing to unlock my lenovo s5 k520 bootloader

If I remember correctly just -fastboot oem unlock
dmilz said:
How did you unlock your bootloader? Failing to unlock my lenovo s5 k520 bootloader
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Piepoct said:
If I remember correctly just -fastboot oem unlock
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Thanks, rooted and now in bootloop .. Help with stock firmware

I've got only the Chinese one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wNyeQ53SbB1xV3gCmXrb-opZSgx2gFQ/view
P.s. I never tested it
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Thanks, rooted and now in bootloop .. Help with stock firmware
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Piepoct said:
I've got only the Chinese one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15wNyeQ53SbB1xV3gCmXrb-opZSgx2gFQ/view
P.s. I never tested it
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will test.. thanks

Hi guys please seriously help me about Android 12

How are you everyone I am new here I need your serious help please all of great expert kindly focus to my problem it would be easy for you so my problem is actually recently a couple of days ago I just root my Samsung A7 2018 SM-A750F mobile and its Android version was and are now Android 10 okay now I have successfully rooted my this Samsung A7 2018 Android 10 version mobile after hard and painful time I successfully rooted but now I want I like and I really Desire to install latest Android release version Android 12 ok but I want to install custom rom Android 12 with rooted capability so what should I do now I have already my mobile rooted with Android 10 how could I root my mobile with Android 12 version with this model please is someone give a video guide it would be greatful thank you.

hloooooo :;/

I heard about this TreeUI. It works perfectly for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...eeui-0-9-5-beta-for-a8-a8-a7-m20-m30.4252235/
Download the file from there, and in TWRP, flash it as a system image. It should automatically redirect you to the setup. Keep in mind that the resolution and DPI will be incorrect. I fixed it using Easy DPI Changer.
There are some known bugs though. For example, Samsung Camera doesn't work (third party apps will work), and the face unlock. I'd recommend you read the page carefully. If you need anything else, let me know.
EDIT: Just noticed you want Android 12, not 11. My bad. You can try flashing Pixel Experience on your phone. Check this video. Look at the youtuber of this video too, I'm sure you'll find much more help there.

Zanci19 said:
I heard about this TreeUI. It works perfectly for me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...eeui-0-9-5-beta-for-a8-a8-a7-m20-m30.4252235/
Download the file from there, and in TWRP, flash it as a system image. It should automatically redirect you to the setup. Keep in mind that the resolution and DPI will be incorrect. I fixed it using Easy DPI Changer.
There are some known bugs though. For example, Samsung Camera doesn't work (third party apps will work), and the face unlock. I'd recommend you read the page carefully. If you need anything else, let me know.
EDIT: Just noticed you want Android 12, not 11. My bad. You can try flashing Pixel Experience on your phone. Check this video. Look at the youtuber of this video too, I'm sure you'll find much more help there.
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I tried flashing Android 12 GSI (Arrow and Corvus) but both GSI have lockscreen bug and I can't access my TWRP when flashed. I was wondering if you have any workarounds or fix for these issues. I also tried following the steps shown in the attached link to a YouTube video but there are no fix as well.

Just asked that yesterday, still waiting for reply. I really hope someone will finally make a custom rom designed for this device! GSI images have that bug, and some apps don't open. I'm so sick of staying on Samsung firmware.

Futazaki said:
I tried flashing Android 12 GSI (Arrow and Corvus) but both GSI have lockscreen bug and I can't access my TWRP when flashed. I was wondering if you have any workarounds or fix for these issues. I also tried following the steps shown in the attached link to a YouTube video but there are no fix as well.
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Get Odin, and flash the stock firmware on your phone. However, this will erase all data on your device, so make a backup first. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

Zanci19 said:
Get Odin, and flash the stock firmware on your phone. However, this will erase all data on your device, so make a backup first. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
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I tried doing this, reverting to the 2020 version to bypass the Knox Security and Encrypted Data sh*t but still, Android 12 has its bugs.

Futazaki said:
I tried doing this, reverting to the 2020 version to bypass the Knox Security and Encrypted Data sh*t but still, Android 12 has its bugs.
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Just before installing android 12, you would want to go to TWRP > Advanced > Terminal and type this command:
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mount /vendor;rm /vendor/lib64/hw/keystore*&&echo "persist.sys.binary_xml=false" >> /vendor/build.prop
Hope this helps

AaliShine said:
How are you everyone I am new here I need your serious help please all of great expert kindly focus to my problem it would be easy for you so my problem is actually recently a couple of days ago I just root my Samsung A7 2018 SM-A750F mobile and its Android version was and are now Android 10 okay now I have successfully rooted my this Samsung A7 2018 Android 10 version mobile after hard and painful time I successfully rooted but now I want I like and I really Desire to install latest Android release version Android 12 ok but I want to install custom rom Android 12 with rooted capability so what should I do now I have already my mobile rooted with Android 10 how could I root my mobile with Android 12 version with this model please is someone give a video guide it would be greatful thank you.
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Sorry for being a little late, ForkLineage-19.1 GSI seems to be working fine on stock kernel, except MTP. Link : https://xiaomemeindex.com/treble/?dir=ForkLineage

random.tek said:
Just before installing android 12, you would want to go to TWRP > Advanced > Terminal and type this command:
Code:
mount /vendor;rm /vendor/lib64/hw/keystore*&&echo "persist.sys.binary_xml=false" >> /vendor/build.prop
Hope this helps
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Thanks, I'll try this later today. I kinda settled on stock rom since GSI has bad battery backup. Does this get rid of the lockscreen bug?
EDIT: it returns an error saying
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rm: can't remove '/vendor/lib64/hw/keystore*': No such file or directory
any help?

Futazaki said:
EDIT: it returns an error saying
Code:
rm: can't remove '/vendor/lib64/hw/keystore*': No such file or directory
any help?
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Sorry for the late reply. The directory is already removed, so you should be good to go