Tesco Hudl 2 in 2021 - General Questions and Answers

Hi.
I have a Hudl 2 that I managed to defeat the Wi-Fi issue at first boot, however I wanted to flash a rooted stock ROM and all the links are from way back and the images links are all expired and go nowhere.
I did manage to get some images, but not for my build number, which must have been the latest before Tesco pulled the plug on the support servers.
Does anyone have images for my build number: 20151102.170607 please?
All I want to do is remove the Tesco bundled bloatwear.
Kind regards.

To remove bloatware it's NOT needed to flash another ROM but to root tablet's actual Android KitKat.

jwoegerbauer said:
To remove bloatware it's NOT needed to flash another ROM but to root tablet's actual Android KitKat.
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Hi thanks for the reply.
I've looked everywhere for a method to root it and all links are outdated or dead.

Basically, rooting just means to push a binary (su) and a helper app ( SuperUser/SuperUser or SuperSU ) to Android's system partition.
KingoRoot may do this job within 2 minutes.

jwoegerbauer said:
Basically, rooting just means to push a binary (su) and a helper app ( SuperUser/SuperUser or SuperSU ) to Android's system partition.
KingoRoot may do this job within 2 minutes.
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mediaseller said:
Hi thanks.
I tried that and a few others but the Hudl firmware is blocking it.
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lollipop isn't rootable on the hudl 2 afaik

Hi,
In case anyone is looking for clear instructions on how to overcome the problem after a factory reset of the Tesco Hudl 1 & 2 you will find them here (works for Hudl 2 as well). Use a date between 27 June 2019 and 26 June 2020 :
HUDL bricked after factory reset and how to fix it - Hey Munky!
I did a factory reset on my HUDL and bricked it. Here's a quick step-by-step guide on how to unbrick it after a factory reset.
www.heymunky.co.uk
Or the same with pictures but remember to use a date between 27 June 2019 and 26 June 2020 :
Rob's stuff - Hudl - Fix
Update 23 May 2023: This mechanism for recovery of a factory reset Hudl 1 no longer works. Due to the Tesco server at https://device.tesco.mobile.com/ no longer responding correctly to requests this technique no longer works and will fail after Step 18. As far as I know my Custom ROM is now the
rob.themayfamily.me.uk
(If this date solution ever fails then another option is to create a new user in the settings menu and reboot into it.)
Post if it works for you

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[Completed] HELP! status 7 on possibly unrooted, factory resetted moto g 2014

Hi all,
I tried to update my Motorola Moto G 2014, but it showed status 7 error. So I contacted Motorola and they said that I rooted my phone. So I connected my phone to my PC and found supersu246.apk. I never installed this, but I guessed somehow some app rooted my phone once. I began thinking and suspected it was when I was desperate to recover my lost photos and downloaded all sorts of programs (possibly Dr. Phone).
So: I deleted supersu246.apk from my internalized SD card and factory resetted my phone. Status 7 still pops up. How do I fix this? I do not want to have a rooted phone btw.
Should I follow the instructions in this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-firmware-titan-xt1068-t3312933 or not?
And specifically the Easy installer attached in the first post at the bottom: it says: 'easy installer.zip to flash your firmware in one click. This also has an option lock or unlock bootloader and warning logo fix.'
Android 6.0
Smalband: MSM8626BP_1032.3116.99.00R EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel: 3.4.42-gef77327
[email protected] #1
Wed 6 jan 12:29:54 CST 2016
System: 24.41.34.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 reteu
Build: MPB24.65-34
BTW I AM A NOOB!!
LXXV* said:
Hi all,
I tried to update my Motorola Moto G 2014, but it showed status 7 error. So I contacted Motorola and they said that I rooted my phone. So I connected my phone to my PC and found supersu246.apk. I never installed this, but I guessed somehow some app rooted my phone once. I began thinking and suspected it was when I was desperate to recover my lost photos and downloaded all sorts of programs (possibly Dr. Phone).
So: I deleted supersu246.apk from my internalized SD card and factory resetted my phone. Status 7 still pops up. How do I fix this? I do not want to have a rooted phone btw.
Should I follow the instructions in this link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-firmware-titan-xt1068-t3312933 or not?
And specifically the Easy installer attached in the first post at the bottom: it says: 'easy installer.zip to flash your firmware in one click. This also has an option lock or unlock bootloader and warning logo fix.'
Android 6.0
Smalband: MSM8626BP_1032.3116.99.00R EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel: 3.4.42-gef77327
[email protected] #1
Wed 6 jan 12:29:54 CST 2016
System: 24.41.34.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 reteu
Build: MPB24.65-34
BTW I AM A NOOB!!
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I can see you have already posted this in the correct forum here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3539457
so I will close this one up and let you continue your journey there
Good Luck
Sawdoctor

LG Stylo 3 Plus T-mobile TP450 Sept 2017 software update?

Hi all, I got the notification of a T-mob software update end of September 2017 for my T-mob LG Stylo 3 Plus, the TP450. It currently is sporting the Android 7.0 with April 1 security patch, Kernel version is 3.18.31 and the soft version is TP45010b.
I am not seeing anything about that update on the T-mobile site.
Questions please, if you know:
- is this just a security patch as I'm guessing or a more serious Android version update?
- More importantly for now: if I go ahead and do it, will I lose all my apps etc? IOW does the phone reset to "stock" status with that update?
TIA
E
Just update with LG Bridge. You can regain root, either with SuperSU or Magisk, afterwards.
sorry if I wasn't clear. The phone is not rooted, for now, has stock recovery etc, and I need to keep it that way for a while. (edited OP for clarity)
well, since there was no reply about updating the stock phone, I took a chance and did the update, and if you are interested, it did NOT reset the phone. All my apps and their settings are still there apparently.
Good to know.
IT is now Soft v. TP450c . Sec patch is dated Aug 1 2017. Still Android 7.0 and Kernel 3.18.31
Updates
E-XDA-1 said:
well, since there was no reply about updating the stock phone, I took a chance and did the update, and if you are interested, it did NOT reset the phone. All my apps and their settings are still there apparently.
Good to know.
IT is now Soft v. TP450c . Sec patch is dated Aug 1 2017. Still Android 7.0 and Kernel 3.18.31
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As a rule, a software update on a stock phone does not reset the system. Could you imagine the outrage if it wiped everything every time your phone updated? Even during a major version update it may. be recommended to factory reset, the manufacturer doesn't do that. They want you to keep using them and their phone and don't want to make it harder for you than necessary so you dont try another carrier or manufacturer.

[HELP] Trying to Root Samsung Galaxy J1 mini sm-j105y

I am trying to root my Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini and am not having any luck, here are some details from the About Device in settings:
Details: Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105Y
Model : SM-J105Y
Android v : 5.1.1
Baseband v: J105YDVU0AQI1
Kernel v : 3.10.65-12258773
[email protected] #2
Thu Nov 28 13:40:24 KST 2017
Build number : LMY47V.J105YDVS0AQK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-J105Y_5.1.1_0073
Tue Nov 28 13:49:58 2017
Security Software Version: ASKS v1.2 Release 161011
Android Secutiry patch level: 1 November 2017
I have OEM Unlock and USB debugging enabled in developer options
I tried rooting using Kingoroot on PC and Kingroot on the phone itself, both say my phone is unsupported
I have tried to root this phone using cf-root images gathered from firmware.mobi (link https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:483/firmware:14717 ), this comes up with the error RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING before rebooting normally
I have also tried using TWRP, but all the tutorials show pressing vol+ & menu & power to access, but this does not work with my phone either (it takes ages even to power on then just sits at the RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING until I remove the battery & reboot)
Is there any way to root this model of J1 mini? I am at the end of my tether here
Sparky Kestrel said:
Details: Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105Y
Model : SM-J105Y
Android v : 5.1.1
Baseband v: J105YDVU0AQI1
Kernel v : 3.10.65-12258773
[email protected]4714 #2
Tue Mar 13 11:40:40 KST 2018
Build number : LMY47V.J105YDVS0ARC1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-J105Y_5.1.1_0073
Tue Mar 13 11:50:08 2018
Security Software Version: ASKS v1.2 Release 161011
SMR Mar-2018 Release 1
Android Secutiry patch level: 1 March 2018
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I remember having trouble finding out how to root my J1 Mini.
My device info differs slightly from yours (marked in red in the quote) so I can't guarantee we have the exact same phone. I suspect it's because I have a later firmware version than you (and my phone is rooted!).
Search for SM-J105: ROOT + TWRP Fácil! and you will find the video that got me rooted (sorry I can't post links).
When I initially rooted, the video description contained direct links to the needed files. The current video description links to a site where you can scroll down to "ROOT SM-J105Y" and download the files; I assume they are the same as the files I used.
I can't guarantee this will work so make sure you have a way to restore your phone in case anything goes wrong.
It might be worth looking up Magisk as this seems to be the new way to root phones however I haven't tried it.
Thanks for the info, but searching for that just showed a load of Youtube videos, most of which just show the exact same methods that don't work for me, so unless you can post a direct link then I don't even know what I should be looking for really.
And I looked up info on Magisk, but that requires TWRP to be installed, which as I noted above I just can not get to work no matter what.
I must have the only Samsung phone in the known multiverse that can't be rooted.
Enter firmware.mobi (desktop.firmware.mobi) and search for your sm-j105y. Chose the exact type of your phone's security patch, build date, etc. Configure CF-Auto-Root (better don't modify anything), generate the pack, wait for it to be ready, download start automatically, unpack it, read instructions very, very carefully and root your phone.
I did it successfully with my sm-j106h.
Video:
www . youtube . com/watch?v=I31ZMO35Eoo
Files:
garagemandroid . blogspot . com/2016/12/sm-j105.html
(remove spaces from links)
I've checked the files and they are the same ones I used to root my own phone.
I have since tried out magisk and it works using TWRP from the files above.
Magisk also works and seems to be a better way of rooting but I haven't managed to get xposed working with it.
@shahinul: read my first post again, I already tried firmware.mobi, I even put a link to what I downloaded there. It doesn't work.
jatan666 said:
Video:
www . youtube . com/watch?v=I31ZMO35Eoo
Files:
garagemandroid . blogspot . com/2016/12/sm-j105.html
(remove spaces from links)
I've checked the files and they are the same ones I used to root my own phone.
I have since tried out magisk and it works using TWRP from the files above.
Magisk also works and seems to be a better way of rooting but I haven't managed
to get xposed working with it.
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Thanks for the link jatan. After loading the video, I thought "hey this looks familiar" and sure enough, my comment was there about it not working.
Since my last post, the new firmware update (the one that you already had, with the same info you marked in red above) came up, but would not install (it came up something about not having the right recovery image or something, and to take it to a Samsung repair centre), after trying a number of different methods, I finally went into recovery and wiped the cache which did the trick and allowed the latest official firmware to install successfully, so now I am on the same firmware you documented in your first post.
So, since I am on the same firmware as you, I thought I'd try again, but now, even using the package you linked to, when trying to install the image file, this time it won't even install, instead coming up with
SECURE CHECK FAIL : (recovery)
even though I still have OEM UNLOCK and USB DEBUGGING enabled in developer options.
That's it, I completely give up now. I honestly must have the only Samsung phone that is simply incapable of being rooted by every method known to man.
I think if I wanted to continue, it would be quicker and easier for me to do what a friend suggested and go to a pawn shop and pick up a second hand S4 or something.
omg so actually impossible to root j1105y and 106h; i find since few day and nothing twrp work and no roms custom available too

Tesco Hudl 2 in 2021?

What are the main things I should be worried about?
Hi,
In case anyone is looking for clear instructions on how to overcome the problem after a factory reset of the Tesco Hudl 1 & 2 you will find them here (works for Hudl 2 as well). Use a date between 27 June 2019 and 26 June 2020 :
HUDL bricked after factory reset and how to fix it - Hey Munky!
I did a factory reset on my HUDL and bricked it. Here's a quick step-by-step guide on how to unbrick it after a factory reset.
www.heymunky.co.uk
Or the same with pictures but remember to use a date between 27 June 2019 and 26 June 2020 :
Rob's stuff - Hudl - Fix
Update 23 May 2023: This mechanism for recovery of a factory reset Hudl 1 no longer works. Due to the Tesco server at https://device.tesco.mobile.com/ no longer responding correctly to requests this technique no longer works and will fail after Step 18. As far as I know my Custom ROM is now the
rob.themayfamily.me.uk
(If this date solution ever fails then another option is to create a new user in the settings menu and reboot into it.)
Post if it works for you

Can we root Pixel 3 with android 12

Hello Guys,
I Just wanted to know how I root my pixel 3 with android 12 just guide mn or is there already a thread than give me a link but plz for android 12
Rooting Android 12 works exactly the same as Android 11 on the Pixel 3.
Since there were no obvious guides, I just wrote one for the Pixel 3. Here you go.
Thanks for help
Can u tell me is there any twrp for android 12
Not that I know of, at least it doesn't work on my rooted P3 running Android 11
Hmm so how we install custom roms
rocketrazr1999 said:
Not that I know of, at least it doesn't work on my rooted P3 running Android 11
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Update... Android 12 can be rooted using Magisk Canary
I was able to take an OTA update to Android 12 on my BL unlocked, rooted, custom kerneled Pixel 3! I started the update accidentally by hitting that pop up reminder and after a minute of thinking what to do (i did not want to lose my data!!!), I held down the power button to force it to reboot during the update. I have had this work to stop an OTA update and restore it perfectly to previous state. Anyway, it did NOT work this time, and it updated to A12 perfectly! No loss of data, no loss of custom kernel, but i did of course lose root. Also.... when i checked the update version in settings, it wanted to update AGAIN, from Oct 21 to Feb 22 (which is just an Emergency Dialer patch). My phone still shows Oct 21 security patch in settings, but shows the Feb 22 firmware (...016.C1), which suggests the patch was only a tiny fix to the 911 Dialer and did not affect anything else. So this time i let it update, which i started to think was stuck or looping after waiting about an hour, but finally i checked the progress and it was done, requesting a reboot! So i rebooted it and behold, its now running final security update to the Pixel 3, and all i need to do now is root with Magisk and install SafetyNet Fix. Which is the ONLY thing i can think of as to how it was able to do a factory OTA update while rooted and BL unlocked! The SafetyNet Fix patch may be so good that it bypasses the Google security measure that refuses to allow OTA updates on rooted, unlocked Pixel 3s. Yup, on a GOOGLE PIXEL! I used to have to unroot and install the factory kernel to do an OTA sideload on my old Essential in order to update and not lose data, but i was told that you could not update to new Android versions without losing your data on the P3, so Ii just figured my Sept 21 A11 firmware was the final update until a phone upgrade. Anyway, just wanted to pass on the good news that you CAN perform a factory OTA update from A11 to A12 on the Pixel 3 WHILE rooted and unlocked and with a custom kernel, but I of course have to recommend you do so on your own, and if anyone has an unused or non-daily driver P3 that want to confirm this good news, please do so and help convince the disbelievers ! The ONLY thing i would recommend is that you have the latest "Android 12" version of SafetyNet Fix installed with the switches on in Magisk, which is what i had. Its the only thing i can think of that would allow Google's Safety Net to bypass the security restrictions. OK then, hope a few of you give it a try to show im not a nutcase, lol.
Question kind of related to this... Was the P3 kernel updated in Android 12 to fix that race condition that causes freezes if using systemless hosts? With A11 I always had to make sure I installed a custom kernel before Magisk and enabling systemless hosts to keep my P3 from freezing.

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