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[Q] FileMate Clear 7" T720 tablet

Does anyone know if Z4Root will work on this tablet? Thanks!

I've been looking for one for 3 days now, I tryed onclickroot and z4root or something like that,, cant find anything Anyone please help!!

I'm still waiting for my tablet to be delivered...I'm gonna try SuperOneClick (crosses fingers)

I got one of these for my daughter for xmas. I spent a few days trying to root it with no luck. I'm not intimately familiar with android (some unix experience), but I tried all the options I could find for rooting Allwinner a10 devices. At first I ran into problems with adb unable to recognize the device for most one-click methods. I downloaded the android tools and was able to connect with the included adb. After studying the scripts, they all use the "adb root" command to gain root access on the device and copy the necessary files. Unfortunately, this command fails using adb from the tools. At first I thought this was due to my adb version, but after doing some research I think it is actually due to the device kernel. I believe it requires reflashing or some exploit to be able to gain root. I was able to install root explorer and I can browse all the necessary directories but I can't modify or copy the necessary files into them. Busybox told me there was an older version installed, but wouldn't let me install a newer version (again I think due to the permissions). Also, superuser would say it installed but the su binary did not show up on the bin directory. As the necessary directories are all owned by root, I couldn't figure out a way to modify the permissions...

I wound up returning the FileMate and got a Lenovo IdeaTab. Got that rooted in no time.

sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it

ferny_dx said:
sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it
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Screw it, here it is for future reference.

How'd you do it!?!?
ferny_dx said:
Screw it, here it is for future reference.
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FileMate Clear T720
Thank you very much for being the only person ever to have posted in regards to this tablet. I just got mine for christmas and have been trying to get it rooted. I've tried a lot of those one-click methods, and I've even tried this Bin4ary method. but it just hangs up on "daemon started sucessfully*"
Can you please direct me to the filemate drivers (if needed)
also, I have usb debugging endable, allowing 3rd party (not secure) files enabled. and pulling my hair out (enabled).
Thanks again.
Also, I'm running windows 7 and 8, (((maybe i should try win7))) hmm. i'll get back to you on that. Anyhow, any advice would be greatly appreciated, since returning it doesn't sound very fun.

jiberish05 said:
FileMate Clear T720
pulling my hair out (enabled)..
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I laughed so hard. ok your going to have to install drivers by force,
first off do you happen to have android sdk installed? if you don't there is another way but its going to sound weird,
if you do have the android SDK installed:
1. go to your computer manager (by opening explorer, right click on the "computer" group on the left column and select manager)
2. look for any unrecognized item that appears, ( it will most likely be labeled "Clear" with a faded icon and a "?" sign on top
3. right click and choose "Update drivers", it will give you options, choose "Browse my computer for driver software", another option screen will show,
4. at the bottom of the window there will be an option that says "let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
5. on the screen that appears there should be an option that says "ADB Interface", choose this
6. choose "Google, Inc.">"ADB Testing Interface version x.x.x.x" (I chose version 2.1.0.0)
that should do it next time you plug in the tablet try running ddms or open the cmd and type in "adb devices" (assuming you have adb installed) and it should show.
if this helps just hit the thanks button
[edit] I am running windows 8 btw [/edit]

ADB interface doesn't show up
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:

jiberish05 said:
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:
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open up SDK manager and go to Extras>"Google USB Drivers"
also install everything in the "Android 4.0 (API 14)" section, I have other options installed if this still doesn't work.
its worth it just for the extra stuff that root comes with like titanium backup, but you cant over clock, if you go any higher than 1200 MHz it will lock up and you have to force it to reset.

cyberkeeper1 said:
HERE is the link to root as provided earlier
Click Here to download ADB universal drivers. they should work better than the google USB drivers.
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this seems kind of spammy. What backs up my claim is that you dont have more than 5 posts...
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Thanks for the link to my post on android central, the link in that post just comes back the xda thread
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
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Rooted Filemate Clear
I just wanted to confirm I have also rooted the Clear with the Bin4ry v33 exploit using option 1. Although I received the following error:
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
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Going to copy files to it's place
Rebooting again, please wait!
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Graham School\My Documents\Downloads\Ro
ot_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33\ric
Restoring previous Backup! Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your
device!
SuperSu installed and root apps working.

Rooted With Kingo
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, no problem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these

Jfender1005 said:
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, lem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these
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please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!

Kingoroot
cyberkeeper1 said:
please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!
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http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
That is the link for the Kingo site. The first time I saw it on here there was some question about whether it was safe becase it is not open source and used a Chinese SuperSu app. I felt safe using it on a tablet because I do no banking on it or anything, but the newest posts I have seen are that Kingo is safe. Hope that helps. And if you know where to find a custom recovery that will work with this app please let me know.

[TOOL] [ROOT] Archos 50 Platinum Root Toolbox

Code:
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| Archos 50 Platinum Root Toolbox |
| by Dieter Holvoet |
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Disclaimer: I am NOT responsible if you brick your device!
Normally this doesn't happen, but you can never be sure.
This tool is a great help for everybody willing to root his/her Archos 50 Platinum device, without need of difficult instructions.
It's a small script I made that can:
install CWM Recovery
root your device
install SuperSU
install Busybox
install Terminal Emulator
remove ARCHOS bloatware
ADB, Fastboot, the Busybox and SU-package, the Terminal apk and the recovery image are all included in the package.
Feedback and suggestions are always welcome!
Thanks to:
Linus Yang for the BusyBox binary
jazzan0va for the root instructions and files
jackpalfor the Terminal application

Just tested it on my AP50 (running the latest update 20130604.164753), there were some artifacts when I opened the Android's interface but they are gone (for now).
The flickering of the CMW interface is tremendously annoying but I guess it's better than nothing.
After I installed CMW and tried to reboot, it suggested to do something that would install CMW in recovery permanently or something, I chose "no". Anyone care to explain? edit: Seems like after the reboot, CWM disappeared.

AP53 Doubt...
Adonis K. said:
Just tested it on my AP50 (running the latest update 20130604.164753), there were some artifacts when I opened the Android's interface but they are gone (for now).
The flickering of the CMW interface is tremendously annoying but I guess it's better than nothing.
After I installed CMW and tried to reboot, it suggested to do something that would install CMW in recovery permanently or something, I chose "no". Anyone care to explain? edit: Seems like after the reboot, CWM disappeared.
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Hey how's your AP50 going, I have a AP53 (My wife has a AP53, gave it to her...) and for what I know that option already appeared once in my G615 when I installed a recovery without being the stock one or the Geno one... Anyway in the first time I've done the same thing, in the second I choose the permanent option... and... the same thing... didn't noted any change from to another... But as I've said, it was in G615 (Huawei) not AP...
Resuming I'm thinking to do the root, this root, in my wife's phone... but I'm a little afraid with the result or consequences from that process, and from what I know of a few people tried it... And only one (you) posted the results :good:
Well must say that the phone for it´s price its really, but really really good!!! Love to "play" with it when I want a 5'3 inch mini LCD, my wife already asked me if I wanted the damned phablet LOLOL
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DieterHolvoet said:
Code:
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| Archos 50 Platinum Root Toolbox |
| by Dieter Holvoet |
------------------------------------
Disclaimer: I am NOT responsible if you brick your device!
Normally this doesn't happen, but you can never be sure.
This tool is a great help for everybody willing to root his/her Archos 50 Platinum device, without need of difficult instructions.
It's a small script I made that can:
install CWM Recovery
root your device
install SuperSU
install Busybox
install Terminal Emulator
remove ARCHOS bloatware
ADB, Fastboot, the Busybox and SU-package, the Terminal apk and the recovery image are all included in the package.
Feedback and suggestions are always welcome!
Thanks to:
Linus Yang for the BusyBox binary
jazzan0va for the root instructions and files
jackpalfor the Terminal application
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Thanks by this GREAT HELP to the owners of this smartphone with a little community... if it can be called as one LOL
But what is really important is its liability, and I'm willing to try this method in a AP53... Do you think it will work? Of course I know its a big risk...
But I don't know anyone that tried that in a Platinum 5.3"...
If anyone did it please give the feedback from it... :good:

Black nebur, you have to choose 'yes' if CWM asks you to install it permanently, otherwise it will be overwritten with the default recovery after a reboot...
The tool should normally work on the AP53, and I don't think there's a big risk involved.
Sent from my Archos 50 Platinum using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

DieterHolvoet said:
Black nebur, you have to choose 'yes' if CWM asks you to install it permanently, otherwise it will be overwritten with the default recovery after a reboot...
The tool should normally work on the AP53, and I don't think there's a big risk involved.
Sent from my Archos 50 Platinum using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Hey, thanks by your fast answer, gonna try it then, and now that you say, in fact after that I think, not 100% sure, the changed recovery booted always flawlessly, but has I don't have anymore the need of using it (already got used to the Chinese one from Geno... LOL) ...
I'll give the feedback when done. :fingers-crossed:

Living with Root and Knox (SELinux = enforcing) - Tipps n Tricks collection

So you want to keep (knox) warranty and still use root?
Well there is RDLV and the "forbidden" Tool for that, BUT you will still have SELinux on enforcing mode, which means you don't have full control even with root. While technically most things still do work, they might work a lil different or need a different approach.
Lets collect our findings here...
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First of all, remounting system with apps like solid explorer does not seem to work.
A workaround for this is to run the following command in terminal or through quick terminal etc:
Code:
/system/bin/mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system
This command gets through where other methods fail. Once you have mounted the system writable like this, you can go back to your root explorer app to delete things etc on system partition. Solid explorer gives me error messages still when I delete apps from /system/app/, but they still disappear / get deleted.
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This also brings me to my next workaround:
To delete system apps and not just freeze them with Titanium, you need to remount system like above and then delete the apks from the /system/app/ directory. A reboot should then remove everything else related to that app afaik. (like the /data/data/ of the app etc.)
Titanium on the other hand gives me an error when I try to delete a system app, even after remounting system to rw.
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If you want to edit things from your system partition, like build.prop etc. Copy them to your sd first and edit them there. Then mount system rw, and create a backup of the file you are editing. (make a copy and just append "_bak" or smth to the file name) And finally copy the sd file over the corresponding file in system. Make sure you check permissions before and after you copied everything and edit them if they do not match up.
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My final Tip for now:
I noticed that most root methods on SELinux (this includes RDLV and the forbidden one) use install-recovery.sh to start su as a system daemon which handles all the su requests. (as far as I understood it at least).
Well we can also use this file (or create an install-recovery-2.sh in /etc/ which gets called by the first one by default when you got the root) to run init.d scripts or other stuff.
I don't have tested it yet but I will put the code below once it works...
Code:
tbd
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hopefully we find a way to turn off this selinux enforcing mode while keeping knox warranty at some point.. - xposed framework might be the answer but not sure - in theory its able to overwrite all methods used by apps. (but I guess selinux above xposed still in system rights and therefore cannot be affected by it?)

And another one:
Don't like this big n clunky user interface? The DPI for the Note 3 is set to 480, thats for old people! If you have want things a bit more refined and more "space" on the screen, edit your build.prop (like I mentioned above) and set the "ro.sf.lcd_density" value down.
I used 360 instead of 480 and that seems perfect to me. It looks like 240 DPI used to look on the Note 1. - You could try 320 or 400 as well.
If you want to set the dpi of individual apps, install xposed and the app settings module. (I would still set browser to 360 or even 320 dpi, 400 is just too much - the adress bar is so damn huge still)

Glad to see you still at it homie. Kingoapp is great. "Google kingoapp" anyone needing help. Just don't post any links please.
Sent from Heaven.

dallastx said:
Glad to see you still at it homie. Kingoapp is great. "Google kingoapp" anyone needing help. Just don't post any links please.
Sent from Heaven.
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Definitely try out at least the dpi change to 360 or 400, that one is golden =). (nothing special but still..)
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so far I haven't found anything that does not work at least with a workaround. Some apps do not work as supposed, but thats because they havent adapted yet to the new environment as far as I can tell. And yea, you cannot edit the selinux stuff or turn it off (at least not easy) but thats it. What I did not yet try, which is for risk-friendly people only anyway, is to mess with the efs folder. (you can change your devices mac there, good for privacy concerns hehe). Could be that selinux blocks that one as well, but other than that most things work alright. Just no custom recovery yet, but this could maybe be made possible through the install-recovery.sh file, telling it to start up a custom recovery but not actually flashing it hard onto the device.

Reboot apps I can't get to work. You know the apps that restart phone, bootloader etc... Even through the side 4 button mod. I can only reboot through factory restart. Pressing the power button and using the default restart button.
Sent from Heaven.
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Yea I always do DPI changes for Gmail , browser, settings, and few other apps
Sent from Heaven.

aww yea youre right - I havent got any app to reboot the phone yet, only the normal reboot through the stock power menu works for me. Didnt try terminal yet.
Maybe not "reboot" but "shutdown -r now"

dallastx said:
Reboot apps I can't get to work. You know the apps that restart phone, bootloader etc... Even through the side 4 button mod. I can only reboot through factory restart. Pressing the power button and using the default restart button.
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The 4 way reboot menu from Wanam's xposed module works fine for me if you wanted to check that out.

I got one. Enter download mode by powering off. Then hold volume_down+home+power then press volume_up when promtped. Ok now this is what blows my mind. Everyone says pull battery to exit. I did this and the center off my screen looked messed up for about 8 seconds and I thought there must be a better way. Guess what to exit just hold power by itself for about 10 secs and you reboot out of download mode. Great easy way to check counter and no longer have to remove case, battery, etc.
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TheAvatar said:
The 4 way reboot menu from Wanam's xposed module works fine for me if you wanted to check that out.
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Yea i tried it but didnt work... It may of been conflicting with other apps. But what root method are you using?
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JohnnyRebel said:
I got one. Enter download mode by powering off. Then hold volume_down+home+power then press volume_up when promtped. Ok now this is what blows my mind. Everyone says pull battery to exit. I did this and the center off my screen looked messed up for about 8 seconds and I thought there must be a better way. Guess what to exit just hold power by itself for about 10 secs and you reboot out of download mode. Great easy way to check counter and no longer have to remove case, battery, etc.
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Yea i have always got out of download mode on Note 3 by just holding power button.
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zroice said:
And another one:
Don't like this big n clunky user interface? The DPI for the Note 3 is set to 480, thats for old people! If you have want things a bit more refined and more "space" on the screen, edit your build.prop (like I mentioned above) and set the "ro.sf.lcd_density" value down.
I used 360 instead of 480 and that seems perfect to me. It looks like 240 DPI used to look on the Note 1. - You could try 320 or 400 as well.
If you want to set the dpi of individual apps, install xposed and the app settings module. (I would still set browser to 360 or even 320 dpi, 400 is just too much - the adress bar is so damn huge still)
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Only reason i wouldn't change the DPI for everything because some apps will look crazy. Then you will have apps also like the play store that may not work correctly.

JohnnyRebel said:
I got one. Enter download mode by powering off. Then hold volume_down+home+power then press volume_up when promtped. Ok now this is what blows my mind. Everyone says pull battery to exit. I did this and the center off my screen looked messed up for about 8 seconds and I thought there must be a better way. Guess what to exit just hold power by itself for about 10 secs and you reboot out of download mode. Great easy way to check counter and no longer have to remove case, battery, etc.
Sent from my SM-N900W8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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good finding! (lol i couldve came up with this myself lol - holding power long enough always does a forced reboot).
I noticed too that when you pull the battery that sometimes you get lines on the screen - really scary, thought I messed up my device but after like 10 seconds or so they disappeared. But definitely something you want to avoid!
Holding down power to exit the download mode instead of pulling battery from now on.

I use Rootr Browser Pro... I can delete things out of the system partition and write into the system partition (after setting it for root privelege in settings and supersu) however I can''t just overwrite files.... The file I wish to overwrite must 1st be deleted or renamed,usually with .bak. Haven't had to use terminal.
Another handy tip, in the CSC folder, rename the customer.xls to customer.xls.bak and then a new option will be available in the settings/device/lock screen menu to add app shortcuts to the lock screen
if you add this code to the others.xml file AFTER <FeatureSet> and BEFORE </FeatureSet>
<CscFeature_Sip_UseSymbolInCMKey>true</CscFeature_Sip_UseSymbolInCMKey>
<CscFeature_Sip_EnableSymbolInSecondary>en_GB;en_U S;de;fr;es;it</CscFeature_Sip_EnableSymbolInSecondary>
You will then enable sub symbols on the default keyboard.
Works a dream...

TheAvatar said:
The 4 way reboot menu from Wanam's xposed module works fine for me if you wanted to check that out.
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wait a minute - the 4 way reboot does work for you? Are you on Knox 0x0 still? And SELinux status enforcing? For me no "reboot" apps seem to work. They all just try to reboot (and SELinux denies it then most likely)
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one other problem occured: when using xprivacy and deinstalling an app the system locks up. Can someone confirm this?

Why do people insist on DELETING apps from system? Just use pm disable, sheesh.

khaytsus said:
Why do people insist on DELETING apps from system? Just use pm disable, sheesh.
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The xprivacy lockup also happens with user apps deinstallation. Just want to make sure its not me or my setup but xprivacy thats causing this. I turned it off and it works, turn it on, device hangs on deinstallations.

zroice said:
And another one:
Don't like this big n clunky user interface? The DPI for the Note 3 is set to 480, thats for old people! If you have want things a bit more refined and more "space" on the screen, edit your build.prop (like I mentioned above) and set the "ro.sf.lcd_density" value down.
I used 360 instead of 480 and that seems perfect to me. It looks like 240 DPI used to look on the Note 1. - You could try 320 or 400 as well.
If you want to set the dpi of individual apps, install xposed and the app settings module. (I would still set browser to 360 or even 320 dpi, 400 is just too much - the adress bar is so damn huge still)
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Yeah, thanks for the tip. I used xpose app setting to set my nova launcher to be about 400. I will try modify the build.prop then.

Ok so what i did to quickly update to mj4 since it is now live. "you will lose root and everything on internal storage so back it up"
Be sure make COPY of backup of your titanium folder if use NOVA be sure to do a backup of your current layout. Copy these folders to your EXTsd. Remove card afterwards.
I was rooted so i kept getting "Cant up dated Modded system". Even unrooting i cant getting Modded system. I use almost the same root method as OP uses called kingoapp "cant provide links so google is your friend"
Anyhow.. i wanted to make sure i didnt trip KNOX and grew impatient for an update.zip. I didnt want to flash anything through ODIN, so i figured would use Kies.
Kies will see your phone as already updated. At the top of the app if you click tools then "firmware and initialization" Kies will override whatever is on your phone and update to mI5. This will take about 30 min but much quicker then trying to download the entire stock firmware from hotfile.
Once your phone is up go ahead and go to to settings on you phone and system update. Update will run and restart your phone. You are now on the latest firmware mj4.
Reroot and reinstall SD card. You are now rooted on latest update.
Notes - I tried everything to try to trick system to thinking its not modded including unrooting. Nothing worked reasoning i resorted to flashing through Kies.

dallastx said:
Ok so what i did to quickly update to mj4 since it is now live. "you will lose root and everything on internal storage so back it up"
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Ohh theres an update? Well I bought a 2nd note today - couldnt resist it was 500€ only (they usually go for about 550 here). And mine had some display issues... gonna sell the first one and keep second - screen is better. Anyway, I got to redo everything now and restore the "old one" to stock.
To restore stock safely I would always suggest using Kies and doing a forced firmware update like dallas described. I read that flashing the same firmware twice with odin can already trip knox. (at least if you were tempering with the system)
But note that this will most likely update the bootloader of your phone as well.
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Now I got the old bootloader on my new and still branded n3 - can someone explain what the difference actually is to the new bootloader? I mean both don't allow SELinux permissive, and both can be rooted (at least with the "tool")?
On S4 etc I understand that new firmware version introduced knox, and that there was firmware out without knox, but if you upgraded once you couldnt go back. But there are no knox free firmwares for the n3 are there? (I mean stock ones)

zroice said:
Ohh theres an update? Well I bought a 2nd note today - couldnt resist it was 500€ only (they usually go for about 550 here). And mine had some display issues... gonna sell the first one and keep second - screen is better. Anyway, I got to redo everything now and restore the "old one" to stock.
To restore stock safely I would always suggest using Kies and doing a forced firmware update like dallas described. I read that flashing the same firmware twice with odin can already trip knox. (at least if you were tempering with the system)
But note that this will most likely update the bootloader of your phone as well.
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Now I got the old bootloader on my new and still branded n3 - can someone explain what the difference actually is to the new bootloader? I mean both don't allow SELinux permissive, and both can be rooted (at least with the "tool")?
On S4 etc I understand that new firmware version introduced knox, and that there was firmware out without knox, but if you upgraded once you couldnt go back. But there are no knox free firmwares for the n3 are there? (I mean stock ones)
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Yea go ahead and do all your updates then root. I think the update may me just for Sprint N900p.

so there is still no way to get rid of "enforcing selinux" without tripping knox counter?
need this only to get my OTG cable to USB OBD working, seems SELinux is blocking serial usb communication :/

zroice said:
wait a minute - the 4 way reboot does work for you? Are you on Knox 0x0 still? And SELinux status enforcing? For me no "reboot" apps seem to work. They all just try to reboot (and SELinux denies it then most likely)
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Sorry for the late reply. I was Knox 0x0, used Root De La Vega, installed xposed framework then grabbed wanam from the play store. Just had to enable it and it was all good.

Malware disguised as system app: how to remove it?

Hi guys! I'm here asking for your help for a problem that is riddling me.
My mother got (against my advices..) a chinese Yuntab E706 tablet. She has been using it for a while, but she started noticing abnormal popups, installed apps etc.
Tried running Avast and Malwarebytes that found some PUPs. two of them found by avast kept on being reactivated on reboot. Malwarebytes found this:
Android/PUP.Riskware.SilentInst.a in /system/priv-app/Xfota/Xfota.apk
Suggesting me to remove it: impossible, because it was a system app called "Online Update"! So it suggested to disable it: neither this option was available!
So I tried wiping cache and restore to factory setting.
After that, I tried firing up again Malwarebytes and voilà, it found the same malware, again in "Online Update" app. Also android marks this, in notification bar, as potentially harming for the devices, suggesting to disable it. The button disable doesn't work, though the app is listed under disabled app. Also Malwarebytes says it is disabled and could not do harm; I'm worried anyway about all this story, what should I do? The tablet is not rooted anyway.
Thanks everyone in advance!

try these tricks
Nice one. I feel ur pain. 1st u must find & do everything possible to root the phone. Then once rooted successfully via Kingroot and sorts. Download rootuninstaller, titaniumbackup or 3c toolbox pro to force remove the virus after granting root access.
Alternatively, u can boot into safe mode by preesing power button to display power options, then press-holding the "power off" option to reveal "boot into safe mode" which when booted into allows you to undo changes done by apps that can damage your phone.
Pls feel free to ask questions.
Gud luck!

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HellFire90 said:
Hi guys! I'm here asking for your help for a problem that is riddling me.
My mother got (against my advices..) a chinese Yuntab E706 tablet. She has been using it for a while, but she started noticing abnormal popups, installed apps etc.
Tried running Avast and Malwarebytes that found some PUPs. two of them found by avast kept on being reactivated on reboot. Malwarebytes found this:
Android/PUP.Riskware.SilentInst.a in /system/priv-app/Xfota/Xfota.apk
Suggesting me to remove it: impossible, because it was a system app called "Online Update"! So it suggested to disable it: neither this option was available!
So I tried wiping cache and restore to factory setting.
After that, I tried firing up again Malwarebytes and voil
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FFS, WHAT INS WRONG WITH THIS THREAD, IT KILLS DELETING MY ANSWERS, I GIVE UP!
Laths try a link
See this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Edit:
Though that original post doesn't work on all phones, this is an alternative method that has been shown to work on phones like the S8 that the above method does not work on
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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IronRoo said:
HellFire90 said:
Hi guys! I'm here asking for your help for a problem that is riddling me.
My mother got (against my advices..) a chinese Yuntab E706 tablet. She has been using it for a while, but she started noticing abnormal popups, installed apps etc.
Tried running Avast and Malwarebytes that found some PUPs. two of them found by avast kept on being reactivated on reboot. Malwarebytes found this:
Android/PUP.Riskware.SilentInst.a in /system/priv-app/Xfota/Xfota.apk
Suggesting me to remove it: impossible, because it was a system app called "Online Update"! So it suggested to disable it: neither this option was available!
So I tried wiping cache and restore to factory setting.
After that, I tried firing up again Malwarebytes and voil
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FFS, WHAT INS WRONG WITH THIS THREAD, IT KILLS DELETING MY ANSWERS, I GIVE UP!
Laths try a link
See this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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Thanks very much for your reply and your efforts in posting it! I'll give it a try!
donwizzy said:
Nice one. I feel ur pain. 1st u must find & do everything possible to root the phone. Then once rooted successfully via Kingroot and sorts. Download rootuninstaller, titaniumbackup or 3c toolbox pro to force remove the virus after granting root access.
Alternatively, u can boot into safe mode by preesing power button to display power options, then press-holding the "power off" option to reveal "boot into safe mode" which when booted into allows you to undo changes done by apps that can damage your phone.
Pls feel free to ask questions.
Gud luck!
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Thanks very much for your reply. May I ask you the best way to root this device, since TWRP is not available?
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HellFire90 said:
Thanks very much for your reply and your efforts in posting it! I'll give it a try!
Thanks very much for your reply. May I ask you the best way to root this device, since TWRP is not available?
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1st try to find out ur processor type, whether it's qualcomm, or mtk or powervr, or whatever. try gsmarena.com to check ur fone's specs or manufacturer's website. knowing fone's processor type make choice of rooting process easier.
well most china fones meant for international market ought to be mtk
try latest version of kingroot apk app[requires internet] in rooting d fone
And if fone is "mtk", we can use mtkdroidtool pc app & spflashtool pc app to create scatter file & extract, from d fone, the boot.img & recovery.img which can both be used to create a twrp custom recovery tailored specifically for ur fone.
pls try all these out diligently & give feedback.
best of luck!
P.S.
i actually found out the fone is mtk i.e. mt83321; dwnld & install out latest kingroot apk on ur fone with internet connection
then head over to http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/05/how-to-make-backup-stock-boot-recovery.html?m=0, read those instructions carefully, download the required softwares and get the processes started.
best of luck!

@HellFire90
BTW, xfota is not malware it's the Over The Air updater used by some Chinese phones, that said it pretty much behaves like malware so I'd say it is.
I don't know how to root your device but if that nonroot method I posted works then you don't have to. Be wary of root apps, some will be worse than your current problem… especially if from some random website.

i've decided to help u all the way & i've created assortment of files for u to download. First head to https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0BygHnAHGWWirc1JKZWdFUWZGR2M&export=download, and download and extract the zip file. Then read the read_me_1st.txt, and get back to me.

@HellFire90
Kingroot is one of the most effective rooting apps but it comes with adware! Also I have doubts about just what info is sent back to China so I've never used it. See the XDA thread about it, they suggest replacing it with supersu after rooting or whatever, I can't remember exactly,

IronRoo said:
@HellFire90
Kingroot is one of the most effective rooting apps but it comes with adware! Also I have doubts about just what info is sent back to China so I've never used it. See the XDA thread about it, they suggest replacing it with supersu after rooting or whatever, I can't remember exactly,
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In my gdrive attachment above u find my careful assortment of softwares, files & folder hand-picked by me.
1st install all android usb drivers [those .inf files] from Computer Management, and then Device Drivers.
Those install all necessary adb driver from the adb software and folders.
My solution with Total Commander [with adb plugin, and provided those adb drivers&usb drivers are installed] allows u to access the entire file system of ur android without root access(i'm still currently using this method on my PC) to edit root directories and access phone's internal memory.
Pls give it a try and give me ur feedbacks.
Enjoy!
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In my gdrive attachment above u find my careful assortment of softwares, files & folder hand-picked by me.
1st install all android usb drivers [those .inf files] from Computer Management, and then Device Drivers.
Those install all necessary adb driver from the adb software and folders.
My solution with Total Commander [with adb plugin, and provided those adb drivers&usb drivers are installed] allows u to access the entire file system of ur android without root access(i'm still currently using this method on my PC) to edit root directories and access phone's internal memory.
Pls give it a try and give me ur feedbacks.
Enjoy!
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HellFire90 said:
Hi guys! I'm here asking for your help for a problem that is riddling me.
My mother got (against my advices..) a chinese Yuntab E706 tablet. She has been using it for a while, but she started noticing abnormal popups, installed apps etc.
Tried running Avast and Malwarebytes that found some PUPs. two of them found by avast kept on being reactivated on reboot. Malwarebytes found this:
Android/PUP.Riskware.SilentInst.a in /system/priv-app/Xfota/Xfota.apk
Suggesting me to remove it: impossible, because it was a system app called "Online Update"! So it suggested to disable it: neither this option was available!
So I tried wiping cache and restore to factory setting.
After that, I tried firing up again Malwarebytes and voilà, it found the same malware, again in "Online Update" app. Also android marks this, in notification bar, as potentially harming for the devices, suggesting to disable it. The button disable doesn't work, though the app is listed under disabled app. Also Malwarebytes says it is disabled and could not do harm; I'm worried anyway about all this story, what should I do? The tablet is not rooted anyway.
Thanks everyone in advance!
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In my gdrive attachment above u find my careful assortment of softwares, files & folder hand-picked by me.
1st install all android usb drivers [those .inf files] from Computer Management, and then Device Drivers.
Those install all necessary adb driver from the adb software and folders.
My solution with Total Commander [with adb plugin, and provided those adb drivers&usb drivers are installed] allows u to access the entire file system of ur android without root access(i'm still currently using this method on my PC) to edit root directories and access phone's internal memory.
Pls give it a try and give me ur feedbacks.
Enjoy!

HellFire90 said:
Hi guys! I'm here asking for your help for a problem that is riddling me.
My mother got (against my advices..) a chinese Yuntab E706 tablet. She has been using it for a while, but she started noticing abnormal popups, installed apps etc.
Tried running Avast and Malwarebytes that found some PUPs. two of them found by avast kept on being reactivated on reboot. Malwarebytes found this:
Android/PUP.Riskware.SilentInst.a in /system/priv-app/Xfota/Xfota.apk
Suggesting me to remove it: impossible, because it was a system app called "Online Update"! So it suggested to disable it: neither this option was available!
So I tried wiping cache and restore to factory setting.
After that, I tried firing up again Malwarebytes and voilà, it found the same malware, again in "Online Update" app. Also android marks this, in notification bar, as potentially harming for the devices, suggesting to disable it. The button disable doesn't work, though the app is listed under disabled app. Also Malwarebytes says it is disabled and could not do harm; I'm worried anyway about all this story, what should I do? The tablet is not rooted anyway.
Thanks everyone in advance!
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https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0BygHnAHGWWirc1JKZWdFUWZGR2M&export=download
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0BygHnAHGWWirOE9jTlZSdUMtVGc&export=download

And if neither of the afore mentioned methods work there's also the following one, that works on some phones that my first method does not eg S8 ,(not sure if swizzy's method will work on all phones so posting this just in case)
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
(link is same as my edited post above)

IronRoo said:
And if neither of the afore mentioned methods work there's also the following one, that works on some phones that my first method does not eg S8 ,(not sure if swizzy's method will work on all phones so posting this just in case)
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
(link is same as my edited post above)
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Tnx for appreciating my efforts. Tested 2 fones already & will let u know wen i test more! My method worked for all mtk android[infinix hot note(X551), as case study], and for Samsung Galaxy Ace. More testing underway.....
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Sent from my Infinix-X551 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

[ROOT][GUIDE] Coolpad Catalyst Model: 3622A

How To Root Coolpad Catalyst Model: 3622A T-Mobile variant on 5.1.1.
**READ AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION**
Rooting this device.. I'm on 5.1.1 with it currently and since no compiled exploits are around that I could quickly find I attempted KingRoot. I was able to root it using the latest Kingroot PC app. Even though it said device not adaptive it rooted successfully. I unrooted and tried the apk and first attempt failed as usual.. second attempt succeeded. Removed KingUser, all remnants of KingRoot and replaced with SuperSu. Installed SuperSu into /system. Now the tricky part here is timing.
1) Download WolffDroids SuperSu replacement files. I used the latest download (slightly different script). http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
2) Download ES File Explorer and go ahead and run it and make sure its open in the background.
3) Follow WolffDroids directions - Copy over the files from WolffDroids zip (folder named mrw) to /sdcard/ and make sure these files indeed copied.
4) Follow WolffDroids directions - Open Terminal Emulator and run the script.
***Read the next steps before executing. It's crucial that you do it as quick as possible else you risk chance of the CoolPad handset rebooting. If this happens do all steps again (minus copying /mrw over to /sdcard) but do 5-6 quicker!***
5) You will see a bunch of failures. About every line will be a failure. Once you see that the script appears to have hung (stopped doing anything).. Then Script should be on the last step..
6) Immediately toggle over to ES File Explorer and at the bottom will show newly created files. Click on superuser.apk install and update binaries. If it doesn't show it navigate the File Browser to the mrw directory, select superuser.apk, hit install, and update binaries.
7) Install as /system if you like.
8) Reboot, once booted check and make sure you have root and supersu is running!
9) Clean up any files you don't want.
10) Done
So far I have had no reboots. No problems. If i encounter any before this device goes to market I will update this thread.
In case any major issues such as soft bricked devices etc here is the link to the Firmware file used in QFIL.
https://firmwarefile.com/coolpad-catalyst-3622a
Cheers
phonecapone

took a min to figure it out but it works good so far thank you

got anything on the 3632a?
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uni/uat tool did security bypass but can't root, kingroot's a no go.... about to try kingo

George_Jetson said:
got anything on the 3632a?
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uni/uat tool did security bypass but can't root, kingroot's a no go.... about to try kingo
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Newp not yet. Think i already tried Kingo and Kingroot and had zero success. Going to try Kingroot again.
Yeah i bypassed FRP on the 3632a using UNI when i got this handset. Unfortunately changing the IMEI via EDL is a no go also. UNI errors out and stops process after backing up Security.. Can't use Qualcomm method yet because it needs ROOT. This phone has the latest security patch so i'm thinking i'm sh*t outta luck.
UNI will not root this because it is over 4.x.x. Currently UNI can only root 2.x.x to 4.x.x . I have suggested improved rooting and for newer Android OS' to the UNI Team so hopefully we will see it released on the next update which is way overdue. I'm stuck on 18.02 for now... 19.01 errors for 75% of the users. However the FRP Modules are doing awesome. Just wish they'd focus on the big update to Main Module. Until then it looks like I'll have to use other software/hardware of mine to try to change this IMEI.

I Just obtained temporary root on the Coolpad Defiant 3632A.. Going to see if i can get it to stick. ;D
If this works.. or regardless of full root I will make a tutorial for it.

no dice on the 3632A ... =/