Prerequisites:
A Micro USB Cable
A Computer
The keyboard detached from the tablet (So the screen doesn't turn off/go to sleep in the middle of the process)
Windows or Linux
ADB & Fastboot
Intel® USB Driver (If on Windows)
RECOMMENDED: Back up your data from the tablet (Unlocking the bootloader is required and will wipe your data)
SuperSU zip
Ares 8A TWRP Recovery (Was able to boot into the recovery, use the touchscreen, and root the Ares 11A)
Steps:
For both Linux & Windows:
1.) Go to Settings
2.) Tap the build number till it says, you are now a developer (this will unlock the Developer Options)
3.) Go to Developer Options
4.) Enable the OEM unlocking option (DO NOT turn this back off, as it's required to have an unlocked bootloader)
5.) Power off the device
6.) Hold down
Code:
VOLUME DOWN + Power
till it goes into the bootloader/fastboot screen
7.) Plug in your USB Cable
Windows Users (If you are using Linux skip to the Linux section):
8.) Open a command prompt
9.) Type this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
(If a device doesn't show up, make sure the Intel USB drivers are installed)
10.) Type:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
f(unlocks the bootloader)
11.) Extract the TWRP recovery
12.) Type:
Code:
cd <path to TWRP recovery .img>
13.) Type:
Code:
fastboot boot Ares8A_recovery_twrp.img
14.) On the device tap the Install button
15) Browse to the SuperSU zip and tap it
16.) Swipe to flash it
17.) Reboot your tablet
18.) You are now rooted!
Linux Users:
8.) Open a terminal
9.) Type this command as root or use sudo:
Code:
fastboot devices
10.) Type as root or use sudo:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
(unlocks the bootloader)
11.) Extract the TWRP recovery
12.) Type:
Code:
cd <path to TWRP recovery .img>
13.) Type as root or use sudo:
Code:
fastboot boot Ares8A_recovery_twrp.img
14.) On the device tap the Install button
15) Browse to the SuperSU zip and tap it
16.) Swipe to flash it
17.) Reboot your tablet
You are now rooted!
Final Steps:
18.) Go to Settings
19.) Tap the build number till it says, you are now a developer (this will unlock the Developer Options)
20.) Go to Developer Options
21.) Make sure the OEM unlocking option is on (DO NOT turn this back off, as it's required to have an unlocked bootloader)
Update
It appears the OEM Unlocking toggle might not need to be turned on to unlock the bootloader, somehow this device accepts an unlock reguardless of the setting in my testing. (It still boots and works perfectly like you took that step)
Thanks, man, do you know if this works in Nextbook Ares 10A device?
exinaut28 said:
Thanks, man, do you know if this works in Nextbook Ares 10A device?
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This was a recovery from the 8A (which is from the same generation, so it will most likely work). Just try booting it with fastboot (don't flash it incase it doesn't work on your device)
workd on nextbook ares 10S thanks for the help
exinaut28 said:
Thanks, man, do you know if this works in Nextbook Ares 10A device?
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workd on nextbook ares 10S thanks for the help
MasicoreLord said:
This was a recovery from the 8A (which is from the same generation, so it will most likely work). Just try booting it with fastboot (don't flash it incase it doesn't work on your device)
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I can confirm that it works in this device, thanks again, man
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I can confirm that it works in this device, thanks again, man
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Glad to help.
says this when i try to type fastboot flashing unlock http://http://i.imgur.com/M2EUQaI.png
on the tablet is says unknown command: 'flashing'
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after installing clockworks mods adb drivers http://https://adb.clockworkmod.com/
I was able to run "fastboot oem unlock" to unlock the bootloader
i was able to install twrp but once i installed supersu and reboted it wasnt rooted still
~~~
after trying the same process again i managed to get it to work and be rooted.
my dreams are finally reality xd
Grimm____ said:
says this when i try to type fastboot flashing unlock http://http://i.imgur.com/M2EUQaI.png
on the tablet is says unknown command: 'flashing'
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after installing clockworks mods adb drivers http://https://adb.clockworkmod.com/
I was able to run "fastboot oem unlock" to unlock the bootloader
i was able to install twrp but once i installed supersu and reboted it wasnt rooted still
~~~
after trying the same process again i managed to get it to work and be rooted.
my dreams are finally reality xd
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It's mostly newer devices that work with the unlock command that comes with fastboot, a lot of the older ones require the one you tried (excluding devices that require different unlocking procedure)
I am considering picking up a 10A. I see the 8A root solution works, however there are partition differences between the 8A and the 10A. Does anyone know what can be done in the 8A TWRP and what can not be done? For example, does TWRP make a proper backup image of the factory system? I fear I will format a partition and break the thing beyond repair
Thanks,
it works but...
freddy999 said:
I am considering picking up a 10A. I see the 8A root solution works, however there are partition differences between the 8A and the 10A. Does anyone know what can be done in the 8A TWRP and what can not be done? For example, does TWRP make a proper backup image of the factory system? I fear I will format a partition and break the thing beyond repair
Thanks,
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the 8a root works but make sure to backup your efi data partition with another linux based backup program when you root the new 10A series it erases your emie andefs partiotion making wifi and bluetuth not work after backing up allw twrp and efs data root then restore efs dta and all should work like before LOOK UP MY WIFI DOESNT WORK threads before thrying to get more info I didnt do this so my wifi doesnt work if you could make a full stock twrp back up and post it or sent me it i and many others would really appreciate it
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also if you look up https://brickseek.com/ you can find the 10a at reduced price at walmarts or target stores near you
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you can also get linux os working from a usb drive with out installing on main computer to do more indepth work on android based devices from umbutu or linux mint if you want to intall linus on a nextbook with atom processer ther is a ISO script that fixes the standard install so it works with intel cehery ot baytrail processers (the ones in nextbooks) so you dont lose wifi or bluetooth or touch abilities)
billybleu97 said:
the 8a root works but make sure to backup your efi data partition with another linux based backup program when you root the new 10A series it erases your emie andefs partiotion making wifi and bluetuth not work after backing up allw twrp and efs data root then restore efs dta and all should work like before LOOK UP MY WIFI DOESNT WORK threads before thrying to get more info I didnt do this so my wifi doesnt work if you could make a full stock twrp back up and post it or sent me it i and many others would really appreciate it
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also if you look up https://brickseek.com/ you can find the 10a at reduced price at walmarts or target stores near you
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you can also get linux os working from a usb drive with out installing on main computer to do more indepth work on android based devices from umbutu or linux mint if you want to intall linus on a nextbook with atom processer ther is a ISO script that fixes the standard install so it works with intel cehery ot baytrail processers (the ones in nextbooks) so you dont lose wifi or bluetooth or touch abilities)
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Brickseek shows them locally for $25.00! If so, I will pick up a couple. I may need you to help walk me through backing things up so you can get what you need. If they really have them I will get back to you and we will see if we can get a solid copy of the factory data.
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Also, If you can, tell me more about the wifi issue. I looked for some posts but found nothing of value.
A10 Booted and rooted. I was able to install TWRP under recovery. Tablet doesn't have a recovery program...well...at least until now.
billybleu97 said:
the 8a root works but make sure to backup your efi data partition with another linux based backup program when you root the new 10A series it erases your emie andefs partiotion making wifi and bluetuth not work after backing up allw twrp and efs data root then restore efs dta and all should work like before LOOK UP MY WIFI DOESNT WORK threads before thrying to get more info I didnt do this so my wifi doesnt work if you could make a full stock twrp back up and post it or sent me it i and many others would really appreciate it
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also if you look up https://brickseek.com/ you can find the 10a at reduced price at walmarts or target stores near you
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you can also get linux os working from a usb drive with out installing on main computer to do more indepth work on android based devices from umbutu or linux mint if you want to intall linus on a nextbook with atom processer ther is a ISO script that fixes the standard install so it works with intel cehery ot baytrail processers (the ones in nextbooks) so you dont lose wifi or bluetooth or touch abilities)
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I had an issue on the A10 initially with the "/data" partition not mounting at all. I used twrp to wipe the partition. I booted just fine.
How to root nextbook 11a gen 2 nx16a11264s [android]
Since the previous post was for the Windows and Linux versions do you have complete instructions specifically for the ANDROID NX161A11264S version? This procedure does have it's risks and I would hate to brick my 2-in-1 Android tablet. Thank you! [submitted by KodiChaser - [email protected]]
KodiChaser said:
Since the previous post was for the Windows and Linux versions do you have complete instructions specifically for the ANDROID NX161A11264S version? This procedure does have it's risks and I would hate to brick my 2-in-1 Android tablet. Thank you! [submitted by KodiChaser - [email protected]]
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Could you make a full backup of the system and send it please? I do not know how to make it work again, please someone help me, I can not install the one that comes on the manufacturer's page, mine had 5.1, sorry my english I do not speak it very all right
superporromantico said:
Could you make a full backup of the system and send it please? I do not know how to make it work again, please someone help me, I can not install the one that comes on the manufacturer's page, mine had 5.1, sorry my english I do not speak it very all right
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You still have the problem? Maybe i can help
exinaut28 said:
You still have the problem? Maybe i can help
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I still have the problem, you could help me. I think I need the original firmware,
full backup Nextbook Ares 11A [NX16A11264] gen 2
superporromantico said:
Could you make a full backup of the system and send it please? I do not know how to make it work again, please someone help me, I can not install the one that comes on the manufacturer's page, mine had 5.1, sorry my english I do not speak it very all right
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Is your device a laptop 2-in-1 like mine is? If yours doesn't work maybe you could try the procedure for upgrading Android 5.1 to 6.0 ? It's just a thought.
KodiChaser said:
Is your device a laptop 2-in-1 like mine is? If yours doesn't work maybe you could try the procedure for upgrading Android 5.1 to 6.0 ? It's just a thought.
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I arrive at my house in an hour, I will send photos of the device and the cardboard box. English is not my native language, I hope to express myself well
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Bold statement, I know. I have owned almost every Note iteration and the Nokia 1520. Once I rooted the phone and removed the Chinese Bloatware, I am running close to stock Android on my P8 Max and since I have completed the above tasks, I have a smoothest and most powerful experiences ever. My Android Wear application is working so much better now than ever before. Thanks to all those who helped me get to this point.
Nice to hear that for you. I really want to buy the P8 Max too because it has the screensize I am looking for.
But before I buy one, I have to know more about it. What is the build version you have and how did you rooted it to stock Android?
And may I ask you to try one of the themes to see if they work on the P8 Max? I have so many concerns it ma not work because of the EMUI 3.1
It's this:
play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=DualBoot+Games
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Bold statement, I know. I have owned almost every Note iteration and the Nokia 1520. Once I rooted the phone and removed the Chinese Bloatware, I am running close to stock Android on my P8 Max and since I have completed the above tasks, I have a smoothest and most powerful experiences ever. My Android Wear application is working so much better now than ever before. Thanks to all those who helped me get to this point.
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Can you share your root method and what apos ddid you remove?
Kind regards
David
fergie_uk said:
Can you share your root method and what apos ddid you remove?
Kind regards
David
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Good morning David,
I will add a new thread called Root and Remove. You will notice that I have posted a few threads in an effort to perform this exercise. But I have saved all the correct files into particular folders on my computer and will upload with a simple easy to follow guide. I need to pay it forward. I can tell you I removed all the chinese software, everything gone. All i have remaining in my Huawei folder is:
1. Settings
2. Videos
3. Themes (kept this and have changed my system font to Roboto)
4. Phone Manager
5. Files
6. Director Mode
7. Messaging
8. Clock x 2
9. Contacts
I removed most of the bloatware that was overlayed over EMUI. It is running as close to stock as I can get it. I also installed NOVA launcher and can swap between Nova, Google Now and EMUI 3.1. My Android Wear strength has also improved, making dropouts and reconnects rare as hens teeth.
Stay Tuned.
Michael
"I need to pay it forward".......what do you mean with this?
Paying it forward...
moviehunter2009 said:
"I need to pay it forward".......what do you mean with this?
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Because so many people assisted me in rooting my phone, I need to "pay it forward" and share their collective methods. Which I will do, most likely tomorrow night or over the weekend. Michael
michaeldanielbourke said:
Because so many people assisted me in rooting my phone, I need to "pay it forward" and share their collective methods. Which I will do, most likely tomorrow night or over the weekend. Michael[/QUOTE
thats nice now i get it...well tomorrow i get my phone too....waiting for 20 days to come from china..ready to follow your instructions..
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To be honest I am interested in seeing your method to
Managed to root my phone.. even when I have updated the EMUI to B018, but there was an issue.. I tell you below
Step I follow from Chinese Forum below...
Preparation step :
1. download the tools from
https://www.mediafire.com/?9drsdo2f6hn4j34
2. Extract the content to your local. Note there are two folders :
- Folder 1 is for the tool that contains the TWRP recovery.img and the adb/fastboot tool,
- Folder 2 is for the original recovery
3. Copy the SuperSU zip to your phone (either in internal or external memory of your phone)
Installation step :
Step 0, unlock your bootloader (search around on how to do it)
1. Since I am using mac, somehow I don't need to install any driver, but if you using windows, install all the driver yourself
2. Enable the developer mode in your phone, and after that enable the usb debugging
3. Turn off your phone, and boot to fastboot (in off mode, connect the phone with your PC then press Volume Up and Power Button together)
4. Since now your phone has been connected to the PC, go to that Tool folder in respective of your OS, then overwrite the recovery with TWRP with fastboot command (install custom recovery) *note : for mac just add "./" in every command
- check the whether its connected : fastboot devices
- install TWRP : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
5. Restart your phone and boot to recovery
- restart : fastboot reboot
- after reboot, turn off your phone
- reboot to recovery : turn on your phone by holding Volume Down with Power button
- Now you are at TWRP
6. Install SuperSU (root)
- Install SuperSU zip that has already been copied to your phone using TWRP (use the Install mode)
7. Reboot the phone
- Use reboot function in twrp
8. Profit
Theoritically the above things works but I have some issues following the above :
- After step 4, after recovery being flashed with TWRP seems like my phone Boot Partition is being overwritten too
- So when I rebooted the phone, it boot to TWRP instead
- So I tried to re-flashed the recovery with the original EMUI rom recovery (go to the folder "2.P8Max_Official_Recovery(For_restoration)" to find the original recovery.img). Also note that in the this folder, the adb and fastboot is only for mac. The one for windows use it in the tools
- This is done by going to fastboot again, then do command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- This time using the original recovery
- Now when I rebooted the phone, it goes to EMUI recovery, then I just clicked restart to system or something
- After this, everything fixed, and I have SuperSU install and phone rooted
You can follow the above, but do it at your own risk, I am not responsible if your phone brick hehehe..
Original chinese forum is here : http://cn.club.vmall.com/thread-4919441-1-1.html
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1 min search in forum
Thanks for your step by step guide.
My issue is that I can't even get the fastboot unlock code, if I pm someone my details will someone get the unlock code from huawei.
fergie_uk said:
Thanks for your step by step guide.
My issue is that I can't even get the fastboot unlock code, if I pm someone my details will someone get the unlock code from huawei.
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gave me your details
Hirs_E_Fruit said:
Managed to root my phone.. even when I have updated the EMUI to B018, but there was an issue.. I tell you below
Step I follow from Chinese Forum below...
Preparation step :
1. download the tools from
https://www.mediafire.com/?9drsdo2f6hn4j34
2. Extract the content to your local. Note there are two folders :
- Folder 1 is for the tool that contains the TWRP recovery.img and the adb/fastboot tool,
- Folder 2 is for the original recovery
3. Copy the SuperSU zip to your phone (either in internal or external memory of your phone)
Installation step :
Step 0, unlock your bootloader (search around on how to do it)
1. Since I am using mac, somehow I don't need to install any driver, but if you using windows, install all the driver yourself
2. Enable the developer mode in your phone, and after that enable the usb debugging
3. Turn off your phone, and boot to fastboot (in off mode, connect the phone with your PC then press Volume Up and Power Button together)
4. Since now your phone has been connected to the PC, go to that Tool folder in respective of your OS, then overwrite the recovery with TWRP with fastboot command (install custom recovery) *note : for mac just add "./" in every command
- check the whether its connected : fastboot devices
- install TWRP : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
5. Restart your phone and boot to recovery
- restart : fastboot reboot
- after reboot, turn off your phone
- reboot to recovery : turn on your phone by holding Volume Down with Power button
- Now you are at TWRP
6. Install SuperSU (root)
- Install SuperSU zip that has already been copied to your phone using TWRP (use the Install mode)
7. Reboot the phone
- Use reboot function in twrp
8. Profit
Theoritically the above things works but I have some issues following the above :
- After step 4, after recovery being flashed with TWRP seems like my phone Boot Partition is being overwritten too
- So when I rebooted the phone, it boot to TWRP instead
- So I tried to re-flashed the recovery with the original EMUI rom recovery (go to the folder "2.P8Max_Official_Recovery(For_restoration)" to find the original recovery.img). Also note that in the this folder, the adb and fastboot is only for mac. The one for windows use it in the tools
- This is done by going to fastboot again, then do command : fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
- This time using the original recovery
- Now when I rebooted the phone, it goes to EMUI recovery, then I just clicked restart to system or something
- After this, everything fixed, and I have SuperSU install and phone rooted
You can follow the above, but do it at your own risk, I am not responsible if your phone brick hehehe..
Original chinese forum is here : http://cn.club.vmall.com/thread-4919441-1-1.html
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Bro... all this is originally my post here hahaha... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62145915
Should give me thanks for that
dodzs said:
Bro... all this is originally my post here hahaha... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62145915
Should give me thanks for that
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well we are expecting the guide from michaeldanielbourke in this forum but the other guy posted this (your guide).
well this is the only working guide and if ppl to dumb to search in this forum i post it for them ...
michaeldanielbourke said:
Good morning David,
I will add a new thread called Root and Remove. You will notice that I have posted a few threads in an effort to perform this exercise. But I have saved all the correct files into particular folders on my computer and will upload with a simple easy to follow guide. I need to pay it forward. I can tell you I removed all the chinese software, everything gone. All i have remaining in my Huawei folder is:
1. Settings
2. Videos
3. Themes (kept this and have changed my system font to Roboto)
4. Phone Manager
5. Files
6. Director Mode
7. Messaging
8. Clock x 2
9. Contacts
I removed most of the bloatware that was overlayed over EMUI. It is running as close to stock as I can get it. I also installed NOVA launcher and can swap between Nova, Google Now and EMUI 3.1. My Android Wear strength has also improved, making dropouts and reconnects rare as hens teeth.
Stay Tuned.
Michael
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Hi Michael, thanks for the post, and this new post will be a great idea.
Do you know the way to eliminate the Chinese phone search in the original dialer?
Hi there
I try many but cant get unlock bootloader by Huawei website, pls help me to get unlock code and thank in advance.
Thank again
quynh2v said:
Hi there
I try many but cant get unlock bootloader by Huawei website, pls help me to get unlock code and thank in advance.
My p8max is 703l
Thank again
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You should never post that information in a public forum. I would edit your post and remove everything about your phone's information like the IMEI and serial information. Send a PM (private message) to @rowihel2012. He has been helping everyone with the unlock code if people have difficulty.
opasha said:
You should never post that information in a public forum. I would edit your post and remove everything about your phone's information like the IMEI and serial information. Send a PM (private message) to @rowihel2012. He has been helping everyone with the unlock code if people have difficulty.
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i sent you the unlockcode in private did it come?
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i sent you the unlockcode in private did it come?
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Not yet, but thank you for sending it . The website should work fine for me once I get it. I'll keep you posted and use the code you sent me if I run into any difficulty thanks.
opasha said:
Not yet, but thank you for sending it . The website should work fine for me once I get it. I'll keep you posted and use the code you sent me if I run into any difficulty thanks.
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weard i already send it for you
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quynh2v said:
hi there
i try many but cant get unlock bootloader by huawei website, pls help me to get unlock code and thank in advance.
Thank again
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9278221147516616
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opasha said:
Not yet, but thank you for sending it . The website should work fine for me once I get it. I'll keep you posted and use the code you sent me if I run into any difficulty thanks.
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dont know what the problem is i keep sending you but it wont come
i will get the code for you Here just send me youi details
WARNING: Performing the actions decribed here will void your warranty and possibly brick your device. This was not written for complete noobs and assumes some prior experience. I will not be held responsible if you ruin your device.
NOTE: This was all tested on a stock iWork 10 Flagship dual boot (aka iWork 10 Ultimate) purchased from the manufacturers website. Device model is "i15 T", Device serial number starts with "i15TD": if you have another variant such as i15TL i can not vouch for any of this working the same way.is tablet
UPDATE: @popcorn2404 modified the boot.img on his USB Type-C variant if this tablet (i15-TCL), confirmed everything working well and was nice enough to provide the modified boot image. See downloads at end of post.
OTA: Most likely this will break OTA. Dont know yet...
Prerequisites:
PC with working ADB/Fastboot
Device properly recognized.
I'm using ubuntu 15.10 so I just added an entry to /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules to get things going properly
(EDIT: Windows 64 bit usb drivers attached to post -thanks @Jade.J.Munkey)
TIP: I would highly recommend extracting your stock recovery, boot and system images for safekeeping. These can easily be flashed back in fastboot if something goes wrong. Some may say this is overkill as you will be able to backup and recover with TWRP, but one never knows...
Unlocking bootloader
WARNING: this will erase all data, settings, etc... AND system default language will be chinese when you reboot
Go to settings, about tablet and tap 5 times on the Build number to activate developer options
Go to Developer options and enable OEM unlocking & USB debugging
Plug in your device while booted into android, then open a terminal
just to make sure adb is good type
Code:
adb devices
my output looks like this
Code:
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
reboot tablet into fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
The device will now reboot to the OS selection screen. Select android and then it will boot into fastboot mode
once again just to be sure all is good type
Code:
fastboot devices
once again, my output
Code:
0123456789ABCDEF fastboot
then to unlock the bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
you then should see something like:
Code:
...
(bootloader) Unlock protection is set
(bootloader) Unlocking anyway since this is not a User build
OKAY [ 15.330s]
finished. total time: 15.330s
This is what you should see now in the bootloader if all went well:
SECURE BOOT - DISABLED
LOCK STATE - unlocked
Your bootloader in now unlocked. When you reboot it will take some time for the first boot and the system language will have defaulted back to chinese. Not too difficult to sort if you're familar with Android settings. Otherwise just google "android change system language from chinese to english".
Tip: At this point you may want to already download/copy the supersu zip to internal storage of the tablet so you're all set up for flashing it later...
Modified boot.img
Because of built in security, if you make any changes to system the device will not boot, so you need a modified boot image.
If you have the exact same kernel version as I do you can download the provided modified boot image here. Otherwise you can look HERE for instructions on how to make your own modified boot image. Personally I used SuperR's Kitchen to unpack & repack the image and did the modifications manually with gedit.
Kernel version 3.14.37-x86_64-L1-R429 made on Wed Mar 2 18:22:46 CST 2016
-if you have that one you are good to go ahead and use the image provided here.
Boot device into fastboot connected to PC. From the directory where you have the modified boot image type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot i15TDboot.img
Obviously if you made your own boot image you'll need to replace "i15TDboot.img" with the name of yours...
That's it, now on to recovery and rooting...
Flashing custom TWRP (compiled by @vampirefo)
Assuming you are still connected to the device in fastboot and the custom recovery is in the same directory:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery i15t_recovery.img
Now use volume buttons to select recovery mode and tap power button.
You should now be in TWRP. First, please be smart and make a backup!
Because this device has an unusual mount point, the supersu script will fail to properly mount system (thus failing to flash) so:
From TWRP main screen select "mount" then select system, then return to main screen
Select "install" and then the supersu zip you should already have on the tablet.
Boot system. Now there is one thing left to do:
To prevent the system from overwriting TWRP with the stock recovery on the next reboot:
With a root enabled file manager mount system r/w and navigate to /system/etc
Rename install-recovery.sh to install-recovery.sh.bak
That's it. Enjoy!
If you're looking for more info on this device, check out Laura's great thread
Thanks
@vampirefo - for taking the time to compile TWRP for this device, you rule man!
Laura - for all the info she's made available for this device
@SuperR. - for his kitchen
@Chainfire
@popcorn2404
Downloads
TWRP recovery
Modified boot image (i15-TD)
Modified boot image (i15-TCL)
SuperSU
There will be additional resources for this device here
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Windows 10 64bit fastboot driver for Cube iwork10 Ultimate
When the device is at fastboot, Windows Device Manager says "Cherry Trail CR" with a yellow exlamation point. abd works fine when it is booted in to normal android. Anyone have this driver or could tell me where to aquire it ?
Cube iwork10 Ultimate Fastboot driver for Windows 10 64bit
Jade.J.Munkey said:
When the device is at fastboot, Windows Device Manager says "Cherry Trail CR" with a yellow exlamation point. abd works fine when it is booted in to normal android. Anyone have this driver or could tell me where to aquire it ?
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Thanks very much for the good work, I am successfully rooted. The only deviation from the instructions that occurred for me was that /system/etc did not appear in the TWRP file manager, fortunately the .sh did not run upon rebooting after installing the SU zip. So I just I just renamed the .sh in NextApp File Explorer with Root Add-On installed once booted in to android; I have since tested booting in to recovery and then back to android and it is working fine.
Here is the driver I found to enable the Cube iwork10 Ultimate to be seen by Windows 10 64bit whilst in fastboot:
onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=96BA73741E4680ED!5237&authkey=!ALGigNIfrlvxfvI&ithint=file%2czip
if anyone needs it. (remove space from url before pasting in to browser)
Jade.J.Munkey said:
Thanks very much for the good work, I am successfully rooted. The only deviation from the instructions that occurred for me was that /system/etc did not appear in the TWRP file manager, fortunately the .sh did not run upon rebooting after installing the SU zip. So I just I just renamed the .sh in NextApp File Explorer with Root Add-On installed once booted in to android; I have since tested booting in to recovery and then back to android and it is working fine.
Here is the driver I found to enable the Cube iwork10 Ultimate to be seen by Windows 10 64bit whilst in fastboot:
onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=96BA73741E4680ED!5237&authkey=!ALGigNIfrlvxfvI&ithint=file%2czip
if anyone needs it. (remove space from url before pasting in to browser)
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Glad it worked out for you. Based on your experience I changed the instructions in the OP. Actually that's the exact same I did after doing this the first time but I thought it would be easier to do before first boot in TWRP. Anyhow thanks for pointing this out.
Attached windows usb driver to OP. Thanks!
Stock based, recovery flashable ROMs now available:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-stock-cube-iwork-10-flagship-i15-t-t3372281
Can someone please make like a video for this or something more lames terms (user friendly). Cause i have a cube iwork 10 Ultimate Dual Boot (i15-TL) and am having issues on Android side where i do not have an option to move apps to sd card in apps settings. Also in storage there is no tab showing all apps on sd card. Im guessing i would need to root my device right? Can someone please help me i just want to get this working properly... i would show screenshots but i don't know how to attach them.
Will the recovery work with i15-TL?
Thank you in advance
flubber1911 said:
Will the recovery work with i15-TL?
Thank you in advance
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From what I understand from reading at http://techtablets.com/forum/forums/cube/iwork-10-ultimate/
-it *should* work as my understanding is that the TD and TL are virtually identical other than different flavors of windows installed. But I can NOT personally confirm this as I have not tested on the TL variant.
What I can say with a higher level of certainty is that the procedure for unlocking the bootloader should be exactly the same. Once the bootloader is unlocked it is easy to reflash the stock recovery via fastboot should the custom recovery not work properly. (Assuming one has previously extracted an image of the original recovery to begin with. Same for boot and system images.)
So if the custom recovery does not work, it is pretty easy to reflash the original, as well as the original boot or system images should something else get messed up.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask anything else if anything is unclear...
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Thank you for your precise answer. I already successfully rooted my Cube. I need the recovery to flash the latest xposed sdk. I' ll have a look if someone extracted the original recovery.
geryalvi said:
Can someone please make like a video for this or something more lames terms (user friendly). Cause i have a cube iwork 10 Ultimate Dual Boot (i15-TL) and am having issues on Android side where i do not have an option to move apps to sd card in apps settings. Also in storage there is no tab showing all apps on sd card. Im guessing i would need to root my device right? Can someone please help me i just want to get this working properly... i would show screenshots but i don't know how to attach them.
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The stock android on this device does not offer the option to move apps to sdcard.
Tools such as link2sd require a rooted device.
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flubber1911 said:
Thank you for your precise answer. I already successfully rooted my Cube. I need the recovery to flash the latest xposed sdk. I' ll have a look if someone extracted the original recovery.
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Yeah, no problem man. I'm curious to see how xposed works out, I've not got around to trying to install yet. Let us know here how that goes.
A copy of the original recovery from my i15-T(D) can be downloaded here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636003042
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I installed an app called Rashr - Flash Tool on my phone. It says it can backup the recovery.
So I did; lets see then if your custom recovery works out
jetfin said:
The stock android on this device does not offer the option to move apps to sdcard.
Tools such as link2sd require a rooted device.
Sent from my OnePlus2 using XDA Labs
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Ok so i have i15-TL, with the instructions provided will i be able to root my Android? Also if i Root Android does anything happen with the Winows side? (I still would like a Dual Boot) So im looking to be able to move apps to my sd card, can someone please help me understand how to Root my device and be able to move apps to sd card? Any help would be greatly appreciated, and also thanks to Jetfin for replying my last post. Plz hlp...
geryalvi said:
Ok so i have i15-TL, with the instructions provided will i be able to root my Android?.
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As clearly stated in the OP, I do not know for sure because I have not tried on that variant, but it *should* work. If you read a few posts back, you can see that another TL owner seems to have successfully rooted his device. Hot tip: *reading* is very important here before asking questions.
geryalvi said:
Also if i Root Android does anything happen with the Winows side? (I still would like a Dual Boot)
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No, this will not affect the windows side of things. Dual boot is unaffected.
geryalvi said:
So im looking to be able to move apps to my sd card, can someone please help me understand how to Root my device and be able to move apps to sd card?
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The instructions for unlocking and rooting in the OP are very simple and straightforward. If you are inexperienced in general with rooting android or with adb/fastboot, those answers can easily be found on XDA and elsewhere by searching.
As far as moving apps to SD, since nobody seems to have done it yet (or posted that they have) the only way right now would be to root your device and try out one of the specific apps for that like link2sd. I will try to check this out ASAP but can not promise how soon because I'm focusing my efforts right now on porting another ROM to this device...
Sent from my OnePlus2 using XDA Labs
I could cry right now ... At first I have to say that flashing the TWRP recovery worked flawlessly But always when I tried to flash the Xposed SDK I got an error saying: Updater process ended with error: 255 ( I have no idea how to fix that yet
flubber1911 said:
I could cry right now ... At first I have to say that flashing the TWRP recovery worked flawlessly But always when I tried to flash the Xposed SDK I got an error saying: Updater process ended with error: 255 ( I have no idea how to fix that yet
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Did you manually Mount system in TWRP before flashing xposed?
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jetfin said:
Did you manually Mount system in TWRP before flashing xposed?
Sent from my OnePlus2 using XDA Labs
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No, do I have to do that? D
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Ok I manually mounted System, but it still doesn´t work ...
jetfin said:
As clearly stated in the OP, I do not know for sure because I have not tried on that variant, but it *should* work. If you read a few posts back, you can see that another TL owner seems to have successfully rooted his device. Hot tip: *reading* is very important here before asking questions.
No, this will not affect the windows side of things. Dual boot is unaffected.
The instructions for unlocking and rooting in the OP are very simple and straightforward. If you are inexperienced in general with rooting android or with adb/fastboot, those answers can easily be found on XDA and elsewhere by searching.
As far as moving apps to SD, since nobody seems to have done it yet (or posted that they have) the only way right now would be to root your device and try out one of the specific apps for that like link2sd. I will try to check this out ASAP but can not promise how soon because I'm focusing my efforts right now on porting another ROM to this device...
Sent from my OnePlus2 using XDA Labs
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Thanks for the reply, so my question before i attempt to root my device is: if i follow the steps provided on OP will i loose any of my current information on my Android side? If so would i need to backup my android (How so). Sorry for all of hte questions but i am a noob on how to do this..
Thanks again
I tried lots of ways to root this tablet.
Finally succeed.
This package contains a modified kernel. It is required to let the tablet boot with modificated system drive.
After root, you shouldn't update your firmware. You could end in a bootloop.
Thanks @kostyamat. I used his way to root this tablet. But needed to edit most of the files, to get this done with our tablet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-chuwi-hibook-kostyamat-t3368642
DOWNLOAD
http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/lSaWBKVt/file.html
PREPERATION
Unzip the archive to PC, but try not to use special characters or folder names with space in the paths to files. Better way is unzip to a folder in the root of drive C: or D:
Turn on ADB-debugging: "Settings"-"About Tablet" >-> Taps under the item "build number" until the caption appears "you became a developer"-> Return one step back-> enter the item for developers "-> Enable" USB debugging ". A popup may appear on tablet. Set remember and press ok. Also enable OEM unlock.
Connect the device to the PC.
Install the Intel driver IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.exe
ROOT
1. Unlock_Bootloader.bat - Run first. It will unlock the bootloader. Carefully follow the description of the script and on the screen of the tablet. ATTENTION! All settings, programs, as well as all data on internal SDCard will be destroyed! Data on external MicroSD and Windows will not suffer. After unlocking the device will reboot in factory recovery, which does not display anything (stupidly black screen with backlight), the process may take up to 10 minutes, then the device will reboot into Android.
Tablet is now reseted, enable ADB Debugging and OEM-Unlocking again
2. Outside_boot-TWRP-recovery.bat - The device will be rebooted into the temporary session of TWRP-recovery, to Internal sdcard will be placed UPDATE-SuperSU.zip - install it using TWRP. Previously, you can make TWRP backup (recommended!)
3. Flash-TWRP-recovery.bat - (It is optional) TWRP-recovery will be permanently flashed into the Tablet. (Not recommended! Some time firmware will update, TWRP cannot install OTA-update)
4. Flash-ORIGINAL-recovery.bat - (It is optional) Flash back to the original Recovery.
ENABLE EXFAT & NTFS
SuperSU is required for this!
Download attachment, copy hi10pro-android-fs-1.0.4-install.zip to your tablet and flash it in recovery using TWRP.
WARNING!
Xposed doesn't work. Don't try it.
yener90 said:
I tried lots of ways to root this tablet.
Finally succeed.
This package contains a modified kernel. It is required to let the tablet boot with modificated system drive.
After root, you shouldn't update your firmware. You could end in a bootloop.
Thanks @kostyamat. I used his way to root this tablet. But needed to edit most of the files, to get this done with our tablet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-chuwi-hibook-kostyamat-t3368642
DOWNLOAD
http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/lSaWBKVt/file.html
PREPERATION
Unzip the archive to PC, but try not to use special characters or folder names with space in the paths to files. Better way is unzip to a folder in the root of drive C: or D:
Turn on ADB-debugging: "Settings"-"About Tablet" >-> Taps under the item "build number" until the caption appears "you became a developer"-> Return one step back-> enter the item for developers "-> Enable" USB debugging ". A popup may appear on tablet. Set remember and press ok. Also enable OEM unlock.
Connect the device to the PC.
Install the Intel driver IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.10.0.exe
ROOT
1. Unlock_Bootloader.bat - Run first. It will unlock the bootloader. Carefully follow the description of the script and on the screen of the tablet. ATTENTION! All settings, programs, as well as all data on internal SDCard will be destroyed! Data on external MicroSD and Windows will not suffer. After unlocking the device will reboot in factory recovery, which does not display anything (stupidly black screen with backlight), the process may take up to 10 minutes, then the device will reboot into Android.
Tablet is now reseted, enable ADB Debugging and OEM-Unlocking again
2. Outside_boot-TWRP-recovery.bat - The device will be rebooted into the temporary session of TWRP-recovery, to Internal sdcard will be placed UPDATE-SuperSU.zip - install it using TWRP. Previously, you can make TWRP backup (recommended!)
3. Flash-TWRP-recovery.bat - (It is optional) TWRP-recovery will be permanently flashed into the Tablet. (Not recommended! Some time firmware will update, TWRP cannot install OTA-update)
4. Flash-ORIGINAL-recovery.bat - (It is optional) Flash back to the original Recovery.
ENABLE EXFAT & NTFS
SuperSU is required for this!
Download attachment, copy hi10pro-android-fs-1.0.4-install.zip to your tablet and flash it in recovery using TWRP.
WARNING!
Xposed doesn't work. Don't try it.
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Does this work for CHUWI HI10 not pro with dual os? and if it does can you make a video tutorial how to root the tablet?
hi10pro-android-fs-1.0.4-install.zip
I tried this and from now on the tablet Hibook 10 pro does NOT accept the external SD-card dany more
How to remove this "feature"?? any ideas welcome ...
WIFI, bluetooth and camera do not work
HI, Thanks for the tutorial
My problem is that, after follow your instructions, I have lost WIFI and BT connectivity. The camera icon and functionality has also dissapear.
How can I recover the initial sotware. I have downloade the image from the Chuwi Website but I do not know how to flash it.
Is there any thread for the Chuwi Hi10 Pro on XDA?
Head over here: http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/...us-hi10-plus-hi10-pro-hibook-pro-hi12/?page=1
After I unlocked the bootloader, when reboot into android the touch does not work even if I reboot to recovery TWRP.. any ideas??
Use a PC and reflash the recovery again? It is for a Chuwi hi10 Pro right?
RichTJ99 said:
Use a PC and reflash the recovery again? It is for a Chuwi hi10 Pro right?
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yes is a hi10 pro.. I already tried to reflash recovery and system, but the touch does not work.. it seems that the screen rotation is not right
I would ask over here:
http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/...10-plus-hi10-plus-hi10-pro-hibook-pro/?page=3
You should be able to get a response/advice.
TWRP backup file
Hi!
Maybe someone could do on the running the tablet backup in TWRP. Android on my tablet died - would need to backup the whole android - system + bootloader.
I have a Chuwi Hi10 Model: CWI515 S / N: Q64G421161XXXXXX
Thank you very much !
przem0 said:
Hi!
Maybe someone could do on the running the tablet backup in TWRP. Android on my tablet died - would need to backup the whole android - system + bootloader.
I have a Chuwi Hi10 Model: CWI515 S / N: Q64G421161XXXXXX
Thank you very much !
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you should find stock images at the chuwi.com website
Can't read SD card after flashing hi10pro-android-fs-1.0.4-install.zip
Hi there. Thanks for your information. I purchased a Hi10pro recently with the newer chipset. The bootloader was already UNLOCKED. I managed to load TWRP and rooted my tablet. I then flashed hi10pro-android-fs-1.0.4-install.zip and now it wont read the SD card.
If I put the card in another device I can see the data.
I ran a TWRP backup before I flashed hi10pro-android-fs-1.0.4-install.zip but it is on the SD card.
Any ideas on how to fix the problem?
Which partitions would need to be reflashed to be able to read SD card without losing my tablet data?
Looking forward to your response. Thanks
My chuwi hi10 pro doesn't get detected in adb or fastboot mode. I can't even connect it in MTP mode. Charging works fine but. Any help appreciated.
alby_92 said:
yes is a hi10 pro.. I already tried to reflash recovery and system, but the touch does not work.. it seems that the screen rotation is not right
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Do you have mouse for PC? It works well with mouse. You don't use mouse Bluetooth because mouse bluethooth doesn't work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V33fbnoaPkE
Chuwi Hi10 PRO UNBOXING, REVIEW, BENCHMARK + GEARBEST COUPONS - YouTube
Hi there, I do not try to hijack this thread, but would someone please be so kind tohelp me find a bios dump from th PQ64 version of this tablet. My bios seemed to be fried by the previous owner. I Ihave the necessary tools to write to the chip over spi, but without the right bits/bytes the tools are useless.
Thx in advance
tron1
SAME
alby_92 said:
After I unlocked the bootloader, when reboot into android the touch does not work even if I reboot to recovery TWRP.. any ideas??
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so i see that i wasnt the only one with this problem so only the android wont work with touch screen but its fine with a mouse, what i used to finish the set up seeing ass i couldnt touch the screen and i dont know how to fix this problem does anyone know how to fix it? if so reply
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THANKS SO MUCH YENER90 MY CHUWI HI10 IS ROOTED AND NOW I CANT CONNECT TO WIFI OR USE BLUETOOH NOT TO FORGET I CANT EVEN CLICK THE FREAKING SCREEN :good::good::good::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly:
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THANKS SO MUCH YENER90 MY CHUWI HI10 IS ROOTED AND NOW I CANT CONNECT TO WIFI OR USE BLUETOOH NOT TO FORGET I CANT EVEN CLICK THE FREAKING SCREEN :good: :good: :good: :silly: :silly: :silly: :silly: :silly:
I have a similar problem.
Horizontal and vertical appear to be reversed. Any Ideas?
I can't go back either. The problem still remains.
Hi guys, no idea?
Latest video: https://youtu.be/o6cpMa2Fo_c
Since 01.16 update Gigaset Me and Me pro use same ROM. So read carefully and take responsibility what you are doing on you device.
Gigaset Pure is not supported here.
GPL Source codes:
Me/MePro/ platform tools full : http://www.gigaset.com/de_de/cms/lp/open-source.html
Me/MePro platform tools uploaded in 1 file (gdrive): https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B_81lkQEKce4bFlaRXk3dFFwQzA&export=download
Me/MePro kernel source (my repo on github): https://github.com/Eddie07/GIgaset_Me_MePro_3.10._kernel
Terms of Usage:
1. Everything posted on this post should be reposted with links to original post.
2. I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone.
3. If you are aware of bricking device by this or you don't understand some of processes described below - close this thread and leave it alone.
4. If you agree with p.1,2,3 go on to Step2.
GIGASET secret codes:
*#*#4636#*#* - phone info
*#*#2580#*#* -engineer mode (wif, bt tests, usb ports, adb root (pass:gigaset001), ota settings.
*#*#708#*#* - float system info (cpu speeds, m|b temp), shake test.
*#*#801#*#* - wifi test.
*#*#802#*#* - bt test.
*#*#803#*#* - bt test 2.
*#*#2588#*#* - factory hardware tests.
*#*#2581#*#* - Camera callibration??.
(Only ME/MEPRO)TWRP CUSTOM RECOVERY, UNBRICKING:
-FLASH CUSTOM RECOVERY ON ME/MEPRO HERE
-UNBRICK SOLUTION back to rom EU00_V1.1.20160616R ME/MEPRO (if you deleted system, recovery, boot) : BACKUPS--- UNBRICKING
(Only ME/MEPRO)CUSTOM ROMS:
LAST CM 12.1
(Only ME/MEPRO)PATCHES TO STOCK ROM TO BE INSTALLED VIA CUSTOM RECOVERY:
LAST MY "TUNED" TWRP BACKUP https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71180342&postcount=371
-PATCH#1 TWRP PATCH ME/MEPRO for CPU speeds uncap (1,9ghz), Thermal config fix, Fix of display size MePro HERE
-PATCH#2 Enable 4K video recording in stock camera app HERE
-PATCH#3 Enable Callrecording button in stock dialer app HERE
-PATCH#4 READ DESCRIPTION HERE
-PATCH#5 SystemUI patch HERE
ADB ROOT FOR STOCK ROM WITHOUT ROOT AND CUSTOM RECOVERY:
- Unlocking Me/Pro abd root via factory tool hidden in rom. (usage for Gigaset Me/Pro/Pure)
1) Type in dialer: *#*#2580#*#* to get in Engin. tool
2) Select "priviledge" tab.
3) Type "gigaset001" in pw field.
Get adb root
to check if is done enable USB debugging and try adb command from PC:
"abd shell" if command prompt ends with "#" then adb is rooted, if "$"-isn't!
4) Turn off adb root- type password again.
Thank friend
GaulCrixus said:
Thank friend
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You are able to install Supersu via abd (you can find manuals on internet).
But if you copy wrong files, or even update binary on purpose in SuperSU gui, you are risking to get bootloop or stuck on ANdroid logo.
There is no way to recover (YET). But im on my way to test something.
So you are warned!
Having Gigaset ME with newest update:
"Engineering tool" could be open with *#*#2580#*#* , but pw is not accepted.
Do you have another Password ?
Moded boot.img for Me/Me pro with enabling of 1,9 ghz cpu speed.
tweaked thermal engine for Me/Me pro .
Seems like me/me pro have same firmware.
modified boot image (ver. EU00_v1.1..20160616R) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3Wy4Ok3qGszdXdPSjRvOGVfTlE
thermal engine modded (any version) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3Wy4Ok3qGszX2hRQ3ZhazBQQWM this paste to system/etc folder and overwrite.
I emailed Gigaset support and asked about the Marshmallow update and they said its not ready yet but would be at some point, I have read on German forums that no one replies when asked about updates.
Getting CM or PacROM for this would be great.
imkrl said:
Having Gigaset ME with newest update:
"Engineering tool" could be open with *#*#2580#*#* , but pw is not accepted.
Do you have another Password ?
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I have a Gigaset Me. When I type the password nothing happens on the phone, but a new window opens on my pc.
heineken78 said:
Moded boot.img for Me/Me pro with enabling of 1,9 ghz cpu speed.
tweaked thermal engine for Me/Me pro .
Seems like me/me pro have same firmware.
modified boot image (ver. EU00_v1.1..20160616R) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3Wy4Ok3qGszdXdPSjRvOGVfTlE
thermal engine modded (any version) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3Wy4Ok3qGszX2hRQ3ZhazBQQWM this paste to system/etc folder and overwrite.
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I cant expand the images in your post.
typos1 said:
I have a Gigaset Me. When I type the password nothing happens on the phone, but a new window opens on my pc.
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Right. Its switches off/on root enabler for adb. Check adb shell command on pc if its ended by"$" is non rooted, by "#" you have adb root. (check video)
here is the part of build.prop regarding this eng menu:
# #ifdef GIGASET_EDIT
# /*[email protected], 2015/08/20. added. add root mode for release build */
#ifeq ($(TARGET_BUILD_VARIANT),user)
persist.sys.root.enable=none
# /* [email protected], 2015/10/29. added. add feature to reserve pictures when doing 'Factory data reset'.*/
sys.root.wipedataless=false
#endif
# #endif /*GIGASET_EDIT*/
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So basically this password changes value of persist.sys.root.enable.
By reading of German forums I figured out that Gigaset Me support ended this summer.
If you succeed with adb rooting, I need you to dump for me boot and recovery partitions, to be sure if they are same for Me Pro.
how to dump in adb shell:dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery of=sdcard/recovery_original_me.img
dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/boot of=sdcard/boot_original_me.img
dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/devinfo of=sdcard/devinfo_default_me.img - to check if your device bootloader is unlocked.
dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/system of=sdcard/system_me.img - to backup whole system partition.
system, boot, recovery is all can be changed, needs to return to original factory state as new phone in case of warranty case.
heineken78 said:
Right. Its switches off/on root enabler for adb. Check adb shell command on pc if its ended by"$" is non rooted, by "#" you have adb root. (check video)
here is the part of build.prop regarding this eng menu:
So basically this password changes value of persist.sys.root.enable.
By reading of German forums I figured out that Gigaset Me support ended this summer.
If you succeed with adb rooting, I need you to dump for me boot and recovery partitions, to be sure if they are same for Me Pro.
how to dump in adb shell:dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery of=sdcard/recovery_original_me.img
dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/boot of=sdcard/boot_original_me.img
dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/devinfo of=sdcard/devinfo_default_me.img - to check if your device bootloader is unlocked.
dd if=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/system of=sdcard/system_me.img - to backup whole system partition.
system, boot, recovery is all can be changed, needs to return to original factory state as new phone in case of warranty case.
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Yes, I realise that, I do get a #, I was just pointing out to @imkrl that nothing appears to happen on the phone from looking at the screen, but something does actually happen
After removing from adb and installing SuperSU, SuperSU says its not rooted.
I ll do the dump and upload later.
On the German forums people say that no one from Gigaset replies to messages and that support has been dropped, but that is not official, it is just people's assumptions, when I contacted Gigaset I DID get a reply saying "it will happen automatically", not "we have dropped support", so maybe support has been dropped, maybe not, nothing has been officially said by Gigaset.
But dropped or not getting support for custom ROM like CM of PACrom would be good.
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After removing from adb and installing SuperSU, SuperSU says its not rooted.
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Right, root is only for adb. But advanced users could push some files in device via adb root# and get supersu working too.
But its quite risky, if you made a mistake, then device can no boot to android anymore (ex. bootloop). Then is bricked.
-You cant access partitions from fastboot - is completely factory locked. (even :"fastboot reboot" doesn't work. fastboot don't listen to any command)
-factory recovery not allows to use adb or view files.
Everything points to have custom recovery.
Another thing if you got su working by pushing files, some system files became modified by supersu and with next OTA update, by security check, OTA will fail to update (patch). So you need system partition backup to restore it on demand.
There is one way to hard unbrick to use "edl" mode (QUALCOMM 9008) (switched phone, hold vol-down, connect usb). I have idea how to but I didn't test, cos I don't want to take a risk to erase memory of my working phone.
To avoid all risks, have to flash custom recovery TWRP from android, within you will be able to restore everything and install supersu normal way. What ever you change from recovery: flashing zip's, installing backups or getting bootloops after, you will be able to load custom recovery again and fix from it. Before installing of custom recovery, backing up of recovery, boot and system partitions should be done, also have to check devinfo partition of your device to be insured that bootloader is unlocked, because if bootloader is locked it will ignore not signed recovery or any boot images.
Yes this is all backdoor and hard to do if you are rokkie in this, but 100% working methode. There is no any Kingaroot or other working roots for Gigaset, cos android security of Gigaset is very high, even with 5.1.1 version.
Why I need your files, typos1: recovery, boot and devinfo. To check them if they are same with Me pro, if not to make another custom recovery for me device.
Sure I will try to make rom ports, may be someone else will do it, cos root is found by me after on second day of device usage, while device was one year on market and lost interest of many. Btw custom recovery source was taken from OnePlus2, hardware +- is similar.
step 2 cannot find devinfo.img
when backup files takes forever
step 4 when installing recovery takes forever and adb not responding
what should i do
xueyaotianxia said:
step 2 cannot find devinfo.img
when backup files takes forever
step 4 when installing recovery takes forever and adb not responding
what should i do
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Device?
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device is Gigaset Me (GS55-6).....I bought it from China, so it doesn't come with google play store. I wanted to root it in order to use play store...any ideas if I can root it? i tried a lot of root software (kingroot, kingoroot, iroot etc..), no luck.
xueyaotianxia said:
device is Gigaset Me (GS55-6).....I bought it from China, so it doesn't come with google play store. I wanted to root it in order to use play store...any ideas if I can root it? i tried a lot of root software (kingroot, kingoroot, iroot etc..), no luck.
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Mine came from China (they ALL do, thats where theyre made !!) and mine does have the Playstore.
xueyaotianxia said:
device is Gigaset Me (GS55-6).....I bought it from China, so it doesn't come with google play store. I wanted to root it in order to use play store...any ideas if I can root it? i tried a lot of root software (kingroot, kingoroot, iroot etc..), no luck.
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No way to root yet with common ways. Only via adb shell or via recovery.
But Me and Me Pro have same platform, so take a look what you have at ls dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/. Use this command in adb shell and write me the list of partitions.
If you get error, Gigaset Me may have different storage name (not f9824900.sdhci as me Pro I own). so try ls dev/block/platform/ and find right name of storage, then ls dev/block/platform/STORAGENAME/by-name/ shows list of partitions.
Guys I need partitions of Me!
After I typed ls dev/block/platform, it shows this:
f9824900.sdhci
f98a4900.sdhci
what should I do now?
Thank you..
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I would guess your device is made for oversea's market...so that is why it has playstore pre installed...I bought mine in China (which made for Chinese market, by law no google)...it makes life so much more difficult, as I have to install 3rd party app store...cannot root the phone now so whenever I open play store it shuts down immediately.
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After I typed this ls dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name, it shows:
DDR
aboot
abootbak
apdp
bluetooth
boot
cache
config
devinfo
dpo
fsc
fsg
hyp
hypbak
keystore
limits
misc
modem
modemst1
modemst2
msadp
persist
pmic
pmicbak
recovery
rpm
rpmbak
sbl1
sbl1bak
sdi
sec
splash
ssd
system
tz
tzbak
userdata
that is all.
I went back tried step 2 again, it shows 01. But when I tried step 4 to do the recovery it says:
aset-me.img of=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/recovery <
0 records in
0 records out
24 bytes transferred in 2.347 secs <10504398 bytes/sec>
recovery seems still the old factory one.
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Hahaha I tried step 4 again it worked!! Now I am in Team win recovery project v2.8.7.0
What should I do now to root the phone??
Thank you very very much you saved the day!!!
xueyaotianxia said:
Thank you very very much you saved the day!!!
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Download and install supersu.zip
Notice, you have to disable engineering menu root (type password again), because factory adb root and another (supersu) will have conflicts.
So confirmed that this recovery works on Gigaset Me too!
thank you
thank you thank you thank you...i have disabled the engineering mode. awesome man!
I installed gapps zip from recovery instead of rooting, play store works 100%. but it seems some other old system apps stopped working, all became that android robot icon like camera and sms etc, I download google cameras and google message etc as alternatives, they work fine.
just would like to ask, if i wipe the data and cache from recovery, will all the older system apps work again? and is it possible to install a custom rom? any ideas??
xueyaotianxia said:
thank you thank you thank you...i have disabled the engineering mode. awesome man!
I installed gapps zip from recovery instead of rooting, play store works 100%. but it seems some other old system apps stopped working, all became that android robot icon like camera and sms etc, I download google cameras and google message etc as alternatives, they work fine.
just would like to ask, if i wipe the data and cache from recovery, will all the older system apps work again? and is it possible to install a custom rom? any ideas??
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You have messed up. Suggest to restore system.img or if you done system backup in twrp and try root again.
Have I messed up...
I did backup the systembackup.img
when I am in the recovery to flash it, it let me choose either boot or recovery, which one should I choose?
is it possible to find an EU gigaset me Rom? or to install other roms?
xueyaotianxia said:
Have I messed up...
I did backup the systembackup.img
when I am in the recovery to flash it, it let me choose either boot or recovery, which one should I choose?
is it possible to find an EU gigaset me Rom? or to install other roms?
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You should do backwards procedure to restore system image. Better if you do it while in TWRP recovery.
1) Open TWRP recovery and connect to PC
2) In adb shell on pc: dd if=sdcard/systembackup.img dd of=dev/block/platform/f9824900.sdhci/by-name/system
Where systembackup.img name of backup image you done stored on internal memory. This will overwrite system partition to previous state.
For next time I suggest you to make backup in TWRP normal way. It will be faster.
BEFORE YOU PROCEED:
Please PM me or post in this thread if your Global Black Shark is unlocked, and not modified yet.
Hello Guys. In this thread, you can see learn how to flash the Chinese Black Shark ROM, on the global version of the phone.
Before you start, please make sure that:
You are rooted
You have decrypted the system storage
You have backed up system_{a,b}, vendor_{a,b}, boot_{a,b}, custom_{a,b}
Please double make sure you have backups of these partitions.
Also, There might be some bugs like:
After booting the screen will be upside down. This is fixed by locking then unlocking the phone. However it happens at every boot.
Lights settings does not work
Left is Recent Apps, Right is Back. A little annoying keymap but i can live with it There's a setting for that
So let's Begin!
The first step is downloading the files provided by @JengaMasterG:
system_b.img
boot_b.img
vendor_b.img
Again, please make sure you have a backup of your partitions, as well as the userdata.
Next, download TWRP for the phone.
Now, boot TWRP by running
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
Once TWRP is up, wipe, advanced, dalvik/art cache and data. Otherwise, when you boot the chinese rom, it will give you crashes.
Copy system_b.img, boot_b.img and vendor_b.img to your internal storage from pc.
Reboot to bootloader
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
Check on which slot you are. if it's A, we will flash to B. if it's B, we're gonna flash A.
Code:
fastboot set_active other
The command above will switch you to the corresponding slot, which we're gonna overwrite.
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
once twrp is booted, allow writing, and run an adb shell.
Code:
adb shell
Code:
cd /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name
This is the last step to make sure you have a backup.
For the following commands, replace of=partition_X where X is your new slot (if you were using slot A, X would be b and you would run the command as it is. If you were on slot B, you will use boot_a, system_a and vendor_a in end of the following commands)
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/boot_b.img of=boot_b
dd if=/sdcard/system_b.img of=system_b
dd if=/sdcard/vendor_b.img of=vendor_b
Once these commands have completed, flash DisableForceEncryption_Treble.zip and flash Magisk
Reboot without installing twrp app.
Now you will notice the bootanimation is upside down, as well as the system. No panic.
In the first time setup, you might have to go through it upside down (screen is upside down but touch is correct), so it's gonna be a bit tricky.
Once setup is finished, you can install google play store using the following link: miui forums (download zip file from here to avoid registering, for convenience)
Happy new Rom Global users!
Just don't install any update for the system, until you reflash your backup using the same procedure from twrp.
PS: This procedure should work on Chinese variant, to go to Global version. However i have not tested it as i only have the Global Black Shark. It works for switching between Chinese and Global too. Global version (not up to date): https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/black-shark-global-stock-firmware-t3907789
Special Thanks:
mauronofio for TWRP
kanded for decrypt thread
JengaMasterG for chinese partition dumps
This is great!! I am curious to see what happens when you boot from A. Does it keep your global rom intact?
JengaMasterG said:
This is great!! I am curious to see what happens when you boot from A. Does it keep your global rom intact?
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Probably not. It will most probably suffer from crashes until data is cleared.
Lighting setting doesn't work
how to change from china rom to global rom?
i am using china rom. but i want global rom . . .
please help me . . .
i'm a beginner.
@gilbert32, do you have the global roms to upload? I'm getting pretty tired of using the CN rom version and want to try the global one.
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@gilbert32, do you have the global roms to upload? I'm getting pretty tired of using the CN rom version and want to try the global one.
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Sure. I have the backups i made before flashing the Chinese ROM (There's an update for them, so it's not the latest version)
Unfortunately you will have to wait for Monday until i can upload them.
gilbert32 said:
Sure. I have the backups i made before flashing the Chinese ROM (There's an update for them, so it's not the latest version)
Unfortunately you will have to wait for Monday until i can upload them.
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Thanks! I'm in no hurry on my side
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Thanks! I'm in no hurry on my side
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Done.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/black-shark-global-stock-firmware-t3907789
I can confirm that this method works for chinese to global changes!
where can i find the chinese rom?
also it's work with skr-h0 8gb/128gb?
thank you
and sorry if i dont read it properly
I'm really confused here
can some make a video tutorial please
I'm just a beginner here
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HI gilbert32,
please make a video tutorial please, I'm really confused.
i can pay you.
pls pls pls im just a beginner and i dont really know anything on installing custom roms installing china joy ui or whatever is that
@gilbert32 please make a tutorial videos please because its very confusing in this way you explain
im just a beginner in doing this thing, i hope youll help me
taenimobaho said:
@gilbert32 please make a tutorial videos please because its very confusing in this way you explain
im just a beginner in doing this thing, i hope youll help me
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I'm sorry, i have no time to make a video tutorial.
If another user does a tutorial, i would be more than happy to add it to the OP.
KzdYang said:
where can i find the chinese rom?
also it's work with skr-h0 8gb/128gb?
thank you
and sorry if i dont read it properly
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It should, but I would create back-ups of your system.img, vendor.img, and boot.img. You are attempting this at your own risk...I would advise waiting until someone uploads the dual CN version (SKR-A0 dual). Currently the non-dual version is the one uploaded (6GB / 64GB).
taenimobaho said:
I'm really confused here
can some make a video tutorial please
I'm just a beginner here
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HI gilbert32,
please make a video tutorial please, I'm really confused.
i can pay you.
pls pls pls im just a beginner and i dont really know anything on installing custom roms installing china joy ui or whatever is that
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Try This:
Make sure you are already rooted on your current software version
Try these directions:
1. Download the images and the zip file from here
2. Connect phone to computer
3. Save the images and files to your phone
4. Reboot phone into bootloader running: adb reboot bootloader from command prompt
4a. Run fastboot getvar current-slot to see which active system slot you are on.
4b. If you are on slot "a" (_a), you will change it to "b" (_b) and vice versa:
fastboot set_active other
5. Run fastboot boot twrp.img in command prompt to boot into TWRP
6. On TWRP, swipe to allow system modifications if you haven't already.
7. On computer command prompt:
If you changed your active slot to "b" in step 4b run:
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_b /your/backup/location/on/computer/boot_b.img
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/vendor_b /your/backup/location/on/computer/vendor_b.img
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system_b /your/backup/location/on/computer/system_b.img
If you changed your active slot to "a" in step 4b run:
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_a /your/backup/location/on/computer/boot_a.img
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/vendor_a /your/backup/location/on/computer/vendor_a.img
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system_a /your/backup/location/on/computer/system_a.img
change /your/backup/location/on/computer/ to a backup folder that you put on your computer for your phone's images. This could be on a folder on your desktop. That's the easiest.
8. Back to TWRP:
8a. Click Install
8b. Click Install image
8c. Install each image by selecting them, and then selecting the right partition to flash.
So if you're installing the boot_b.img, make sure the blue dot is next to the word boot before swiping to install.
If you made a mistake, you can go back and flash the correct image. So if I flashed boot.img and the blue dot was on the word system, then I can go back and choose the system.img and make sure the blue dot is on the word system.
8d. Click Install Zip in the Install page
8e. Install the decryption zip file. This also installs version 18.1 of magisk instead of an earlier version.
9. Now go back to the main menu of TWRP
9a. Click Wipe
9b. Click Advanced
9c. Select ONLY davlik / art cache and data. If anything else is checked other than those two, uncheck those
9d. Swipe to confirm wipe. This prevents your phone from bootlooping
9e. Reboot the phone. Your bootanimation should be upside down. That means it is working!
Your phone's screen should be upside down. Try pressing the power button to lock the phone and then again to unlock it to fix the issue. If it doesn't fix the issue, you'll have to go through the set up process with the screen being upside down. This is just like how TWRP is upside down! Your touches are in the right spot on the screen, but the display is upside down. After the setup is complete, lock and unlock your phone again. The screen orientation should fix itself!
@JengaMasterG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
TWRP
Thank you.
But we can't proceed anymore because TWRP's not installed. I'm a beginner. Can I help you?
.Please post a custom_a and custom_b section for SKR-A0. Thank you.
Can you make a video about that?
I really want to change my ROM but I don't understand completely!
Ya bro...need video instruction..