Does anyone know how/where to get ahold of the right pc drivers (Windows Vista 32 bit) for the Blu Studio 5.0s running Android 4.1.2? I have been trying to get this mother lover rooted, and none of the framaroot releases/exploits have worked. In fact, I keep seeing something about a framaroot release for Qualcomm snapdragon devices called boromir, however, I have downloaded every release from 1.4.0 to 1.8.0 , and I've never seen the boromir exploit in any of them. So, I'm back to the pc, to try my luck with unlockrootpro or srs root, and for the life of me, I can't seem to locate the correct pc drivers ANYWHERE IN EXISTENCE. Srsly. Frustrated.
If someone could help a sista out with any info regarding the elusive boromir exploit for framaroot, or the even more elusive Blu drivers, I would be ever so grateful. Oh yeah, I've also scoured the hexamob site, and nothing I've downloaded from there (drivers, installers) has worked for my device. I have always rooted every device I've had, and just recently successfully rooted my hubby's Samsung sgh-730G with unlockrootpro, and now he's all "you're not rooted...you're not rooted! Neener neener neener!" It's driving me nuts!!!
Thanks for any and all help in advance!
Same problem
shiseidoRed said:
Does anyone know how/where to get ahold of the right pc drivers (Windows Vista 32 bit) for the Blu Studio 5.0s running Android 4.1.2? I have been trying to get this mother lover rooted, and none of the framaroot releases/exploits have worked. In fact, I keep seeing something about a framaroot release for Qualcomm snapdragon devices called boromir, however, I have downloaded every release from 1.4.0 to 1.8.0 , and I've never seen the boromir exploit in any of them. So, I'm back to the pc, to try my luck with unlockrootpro or srs root, and for the life of me, I can't seem to locate the correct pc drivers ANYWHERE IN EXISTENCE. Srsly. Frustrated.
If someone could help a sista out with any info regarding the elusive boromir exploit for framaroot, or the even more elusive Blu drivers, I would be ever so grateful. Oh yeah, I've also scoured the hexamob site, and nothing I've downloaded from there (drivers, installers) has worked for my device. I have always rooted every device I've had, and just recently successfully rooted my hubby's Samsung sgh-730G with unlockrootpro, and now he's all "you're not rooted...you're not rooted! Neener neener neener!" It's driving me nuts!!!
Thanks for any and all help in advance!
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Friend, I'm looking for the same thing :/
my phone has died, do not turn on
and maybe if I have drivers I could try to flash it for the stock room or something like that
soo...
no one knows anything about this device, eh? mmmmkay....
I have the perfect perfect program for u pal https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6cakxhvphqjbd/VROOT or https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6cakxhvphqjbd/VROOT.....samething .....anyways its in chinese but root is always in english this bad boy will root anyphone after u root ur phone download superuser from playstore and update the binary thats in settings of superuser u can download superuser here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&hl=en
oh and ur drivers to be fixed simply download and install mobogenie on both ur phone and computer and trust me it will work Mobogenie always find the correct drivers
Dont Forget Thanx!
Hey Guys,
I would like to share a new app with you. It´s called Towelroot. It roots your Device instantly.
Just go to http://towelroot.com and click on the lambda. Install it and click make it rain.
It Works!! No need for Recovery or anything else. Locked Bootloader AND Unlocked Bootloader.
My Z1 runs the latest 4.4.2 so it works with the latest firmware.
Geohot (creator of towel root) says that it roots nearly every device. So keep on sharing.
P.S: You have to install SuperSU/Superuser or whatever app you like manually.
~Enjoy!
Well, i am afraid that might be fake
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Not working on my Xperia Z1 (C6903 - 14.3.A.0.757). It's rebooting after ~3-5 minutes of waiting, but I can't activaite R/W-mode on Root Explorer.
This method is working - it's not fake.
Great XDA devs work on this exploit for a days and, believe me - it's not fake.
It relays on Android/Google security flaw, not Sony so it should work on many different devices.
Read and search a bit if it's not working for you, there are solutions.
One if the solution is to install latest supersu 2.0 (that's important, because supersu is updated yesterday on market - and if you use that it's normal you failed) before you even start to root device.
Hit update binaries, you'll get error but that's normal.
Then download v4 root tool and start it.
After that, restart and try to update supersu binaries.
It's possible that you'll need three or four times to succeed but it'll work.
It's working on Z2 KitKat and it'll work on Z1/Z1s/Z1c KK.
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yes towelroot does work, ive used the program myself, regards joe, god damm how meny root treads do we need, NUT and towelroot is the best way to go, so no need for anymore, ,concentrate on the locked bootloader not root ,
I think we have heard this a couple of times lately... thread closed
Universal Android Root Guide 4.4.0+
No PC Required!
by Kwongger
BY PROCEEDING PAST THIS POINT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALEX BECK (KWONGGER) IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USER. USING ANY METHOD DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO WARRANTY IS IMPLIED OR PROMISED.
ONLY FOR KITKAT - NO ANDROID L/5.0 SUPPORT
It is VERY unlikely that these tools could do anything harmful.
Confirmed Devices:
ATT/VZW GS5, GS4 Active, Nexus 5, ATT/VZW Note 3, Sprint HTC One Max, MadCatz Mojo*, NVIDIA SHIELD*, and NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet*
* Requires alternate app version (the guide will let you know)!
Requirements:
A FULLY-FUNCTIONAL Android device with Internet access.
Step 1:
1a.
Enable Unknown Source APK installs on your phone.
Click Settings, then Security, then “Unknown Sources”
1b.
Download TowelRoot, a kickass hack by GeoHot.
https://towelroot.com/
Click the big-ass Lambda to download the app.
Use THIS version for NVIDIA SHIELD/ SHIELD Tablet and MadCatz Mojo
1c.
Install TowelRoot.
Just tap on the finished download in your notifications bar, and install.
Step 2:
l337 HAXX0R SK1LLZ
Tap “make it ra1n”
If you device DOESN’T reboot, your fine. If it reboots, try THIS version of towelroot.
Step 3:
Root it up.
All that towelroot does is allow you to install/inject a Superuser application.
I’ll always use and recommend SuperSU. Install it now (from google play).
After it installs, open it and let the magic happen. Reboot when it tells you to.
Step 4:
This step is entirely optional. You don’t need to do this if you just want root.
Continue if you want to make full nandroid backups, or install custom
software to your device.
4a.
Download Flashify.
This is great stuff, it allows you to flash boot.img’s and recovery.img’s
without an unlocked bootloader!
4b.
Find and download a custom recovery for your device.
Custom recoveries such as, TWRP, CWM, and PhilZ, all need to be
built for a specific device. This means that you can’t just find one and
install it on just anything. You need to find one specifically for your device.
For this you need to head to google, so search in this format:
<device> <recovery> xda
I recommend that you use TWRP, it’s my personal preference, they are
all about the same though.
The “xda” is there so that you’ll be directed to the xda-developers forums. They
are THE SOURCE for anything regarding android mods.
4c.
Install that recovery!
Once you have downloaded the recovery file, open Flashify.
Tap on Recovery Image, tap on “Choose a File,” navigate to “Downloads” then tap the recovery that you downloaded.
4d. You’re set!
Enjoy your rooted device, complete with custom recovery.
Sorry If I am misinterperiting this, but I thought flashify didnt work to flash recoveries with locked bootloaders like the S5?
joshuabg said:
Sorry If I am misinterperiting this, but I thought flashify didnt work to flash recoveries with locked bootloaders like the S5?
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This is also confusing.
Download TowelRoot, a kickass hack by GeoHot.
https://towelroot.com/
Click the big-ass Lambda to download the app.
Use THIS version for NVIDIA SHIELD/ SHIELD Tablet and MadCatz Mojo
Why even post the link to towelroot and say download, then say download again below it with a different link. If it's for credit issue, format the grammar differently
I'm trying to root the "normal" way. I unlocked my bootloader, but there are no custom recovery or boot images available yet. Should i just do towelroot for now?
T-Keith said:
I'm trying to root the "normal" way. I unlocked my bootloader, but there are no custom recovery or boot images available yet. Should i just do towelroot for now?
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That's what I did. There's no reason to unlock you boot loader if you use towelroot and then flashify when a build of cwm is released. So, either way, this method is best. You can use flashify to flash a recovery or boot image ☺
Well we don't know if towelroot and flashify will still work after the next android release. I know on the motox with 4.4.4 it no longer works. I like my bootloader unlocked and to have twrp myself. Hopefully a custom recovery will be available soon. Xda needs to add a shield tablet forum.
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Is there a device tree for the shield tablet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943625
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Can I flash a factory image now without unlocking the bootloader?
Does anyone have a link to a factory image without the patch ?
Not sure if anyone wants to try but I was looking for custom recovery, and just thought I'd try it. Used WWJOSHDU' s video on youtube about installing recovery on shield portable. IT WORKS but with a draw back. I have CWM on my tablet but its upside down, but buttons work in the upside down orientation. Only problem I ran into (if it's considered a problem) is when I did a nandroid back up it saves to the internal memory even if you choose to backup to the sdcard. But as far as I know, all seems to be working quite well.
Had to unlock the bootloader though. Took a minute to get the drivers to work on my laptop but after about an hour of just playing around it finally worked. Not really sure I did anything differently but my laptop eventually recognized my device in fastboot mode. Will report back if anything changes
I really hope we get some new kernels and roms for this awesome device (esp. updated sound drivers!!!) The future is bright for this great gaming tablet.!
derking1 said:
I really hope we get some new kernels and roms for this awesome device (esp. updated sound drivers!!!) The future is bright for this great gaming tablet.!
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Once the device tree is modified enough to get a build of cm fully compiled, expect some roms from me if I have enough time.
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Once the device tree is modified enough to get a build of cm fully compiled, expect some roms from me if I have enough time.
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That sounds great m8 look forward to them
Why unlock bootloader.
Thanks to Kwongger my Shield is now rooted , got CWM and backed it up.
Is it cause of towelroot we dont need to unlock bootloader anymore?
Are my bootloader now unlocked when i rooted it and installed CWM?
Thanks
Knievel
This doesn't appear to work with the newly released OTA.
EDIT, yes it does but it takes way past forever to work.
Hi Everyone,
is it safe to use this method to root the Shield 4G/LTE ???? I don't need recovery or rom, just rooted so I can use my rooted apps....
Thanks,
jce
jce2005 said:
Hi Everyone,
is it safe to use this method to root the Shield 4G/LTE ???? I don't need recovery or rom, just rooted so I can use my rooted apps....
Thanks,
jce
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Hi all,
well, I took the risk and trie to install TowelRoot, but even by selecting under SECURITY " Unknown sources", TowelRoot does not install....
Any ideas ?
Thanks,
jce
UPDATE :
I am not able to install ANY version of TowelRoot...... tried both versio, from TR web site and alternate version for the Shield tablet and after going through the install process, it just comes up with a message : app not installed.....
Anyone has an idea what could be wrong ? Am I doing something wrong ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all......
jce
Enter YouTube and search for root nvidia shield tablet and the first video in the description have the link to the direct site of towellrot download the apk and mayket rain then install SuperSU from the play store when you open the first time it will tell you to update the binaries chose the normal way then it will tell you its fail but restart the tablet and buala you have root access
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rene130313 said:
Enter YouTube and search for root nvidia shield tablet and the first video in the description have the link to the direct site of towellrot download the apk and mayket rain then install SuperSU from the play store when you open the first time it will tell you to update the binaries chose the normal way then it will tell you its fail but restart the tablet and buala you have root access
Sent from my SHIELD Tablet using XDA Free mobile app
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Hi, thanks for replying.
I already downloaded towellroot a few times, the regular version, as well as the alternate version for the Shield Tablet, but neither version of towellrot will install. Under settings/security, I allowed installs from unknown sources , but the tr.apk or tr-1.apk will NOT install.....
Any other suggestions?
Thx,
jce
Hi again.........
Seems strange that no one knows why the TowelRoot ( tr.apk ) and the tr-1.apk ( for the Shield Tablet ) does not install. As I mentioned, I allowed under Security "installs from unknown sources", and the installation starts, but ends with "App not installed" message.
Am I doing something wrong or do I overlook something here ???
Any help would be appreciated, thx,
jce
Hello all. Recently I installed Chainfire3D and tried to install whatever was needed before the plugins. My Sony Xperia M2 (D2306, Android 4.4.4, rooted with the latest KingRoot) was caught in a bootloop after I tried the installation.
There is this thread here <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362873> that tells me how to fix it. My current problem with this is that this device doesn't have a stock recovery move to follow the tutorial, or so I've found.
I could use flashtool and restore I think, but it is unavailable to me for the next few days.
Any help would be appreciated, and please let me know if I'm missing any important details. I'm no expert in the root department, but I'm sure I'm not a noob.
Thanks
Laygh said:
Hello all. Recently I installed Chainfire3D and tried to install whatever was needed before the plugins. My Sony Xperia M2 (D2306, Android 4.4.4, rooted with the latest KingRoot) was caught in a bootloop after I tried the installation.
There is this thread here <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362873> that tells me how to fix it. My current problem with this is that this device doesn't have a stock recovery move to follow the tutorial, or so I've found.
I could use flashtool and restore I think, but it is unavailable to me for the next few days.
Any help would be appreciated, and please let me know if I'm missing any important details. I'm no expert in the root department, but I'm sure I'm not a noob.
Thanks
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Flash whole firmware again is the best and easy solution.
Chainfire3D is outdated, next time i recomend you to try GLTools, i use here and it's working fine.
I have an Xperia Z Ultra, Sol24, i used iRoot to root it successfully. Instructions were unclear. Do this, press that, update binaries, done. Um, not done. Binaries,are not updatable. Nothing works. I want to access system files to make a modification, but it's not writable and the permissions are not changeable. I'm running Android 4.4.2. The super user i can only access is King Root and i get the worst crappy ads I have ever seen. How insanely frustrating!
I went to sony developer site, it tells my it is not possible to unlock bootloader. Which means I paid a crap load of money for an inflexible piece of crap. I paid extra unnecessary money for super sume pro just to tell me my phone is unwritable.
I don't know what to do really. I'm running out of patience.
Anyone know of anything? Is my phone just a Frisbee?
Yeah, I can agree kingroot isn't the best way to root (China crap, what can you expect?) , but its 1-click rooting does work for me on a 4.4.2-based TVPad 4 box.
And yes, it did leave some pretty persistent crap in the system partition. I ended up having to restore from a known good TWRP backup and root using a different method.
However, it did root your phone right? Does it pass the root checker test? Then how about installing AdAway? Well if it fails the root checker test then all bets are off unfortunately.
Hi, Yes it passes the Root checker.
But I installed free software Super SU, and it kept saying update binaries.
I tried, nothing happened.
So I installed a TWRP and CWM trying to boot in recovery.
It just rebooted the system, no recovery.
Can't change anything.
But there is software called Super SUme pro.
You have to buy it, after I installed it:
It said
This device is write=protected and not fully rooted, this program will not work for your device currently.
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So I checked the system Bootloader is not unlockable....