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[TOOL] Unlock bootloader in ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M (P027)

Tool to Unlock Bootloader in ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 Z500M (P027)​
This software essentially unlocks the bootloader in your tablet. I've developed a way to switch a Mediatek bootloader into an unlocked state using root privileges. Luckily, the Z500M does give us temporary root access to run this tool. The result is an "Orange State" boot mode, which disables boot partition verification. As a bonus, this procedure does not erase your data like a typical unlock routine does. It also does not require a PC except to start the temporary rooted image. Note that your tablet will still lack fastboot flashing functionality. But flashing by other means is still possible.
WARNING: Running this tool should be pretty safe. But I don't encourage anyone to try this. Before trying this out, consider the risks and drawbacks involved. By unlocking, you are essentially giving up the security of your device. It's also possible that a future firmware update will relock the bootloader or become incompatible with this tool.
This software is only for ASUS model Z500M/P027. Do not try it on any other device. It will not work. Support for other Mediatek devices may be added in the future. (That's why this is posted in the general forum rather than the ZenPad 10 one.)
And by the way, I don't own this tablet.
DISCLAIMER
This software is for educational purposes only. Anything you do that is described in this post is at your own risk. No one else is responsible for any data loss, corruption or damage of your device, including that which results from bugs in this software.
REQUIREMENTS
A ZenPad Z500M tablet upgraded to Android N
A rooted/patched boot image such as one made by Magisk Manager (method 1)
Temporary root with Magisk or other superuser manager installed (method 1)
TWRP image (method 2)
Knowledge of adb/fastboot and of basic Linux command shell
INSTRUCTIONS
Method 1
Read all of these instructions and make sure you understand them before starting
If you don't have an offline patched boot image, use Magisk Manager to make one from the stock boot.img of your current firmware. Transfer it to your PC.
Reboot your tablet into fastboot mode--either hold vol. down + power to power up, and select Fastboot. Or run 'adb reboot bootloader' while in Android.
Connect your tablet to a PC and run fastboot boot patched_boot.img to start the rooted image in tethered mode
Download the tool zip file to your tablet.
Extract the zip to your /data/local/tmp folder.
Open a root shell with adb shell, then run 'su'
Change your shell current directory to that folder (cd /data/local/tmp)
Run this command to unlock or lock the bootloader
Code:
sh unlockbl.sh
Follow the instructions on the screen and type the requested confirmation into the prompt.
Check for completion or any error messages. Report them here.
If no errors, you are unlocked and may modify your boot partition (e.g. install root).
Method 2
Read all of these instructions and make sure you understand them before starting
If you don't have TWRP for your tablet, download the latest image to your PC from this thread.
Download the tool zip file to your tablet.
Extract the zip to your /data/local/tmp folder. (For this method, most other folders should work as well due to permissive selinux mode)
Reboot your tablet into fastboot mode--either hold vol. down + power to start up and select Fastboot, or run 'adb reboot bootloader' from Android
Connect your tablet to a PC and run fastboot boot twrp-*.img to start TWRP in tethered mode
At the TWRP welcome screen, do not select to modify the system partition and touch Keep System Read-only instead. Doing otherwise will render your tablet unbootable.
Mount system in TWRP in read-only mode. Mounting in read/write mode will render your tablet unbootable.
Open a shell with adb shell on your PC or open TWRP's built-in terminal
Change your shell current directory to the folder that you extracted the tool zip into (cd /data/local/tmp)
Run this command to unlock or lock the bootloader
Code:
sh unlockbl.sh
Follow the instructions on the screen and type the requested confirmation into the prompt.
Check for completion or any error messages. Report them here.
If no errors, you are unlocked and may modify your boot partition (e.g. install root).
DOWNLOAD
Current Version
Unlock Tool v0.6a
Changelog
v0.6a
Actually improve compatibility with TWRP
v0.6
Handle units with blank bootloader configs
Improve compatibility with TWRP
Improve text wrapping for TWRP's terminal
v0.5
Major overhaul to remove the need for kernel module
v0.2
Made compatible with other FW versions
v0.1
First release
CREDITS
@amartolos for being a kick-ass tester
If anyone wants to develop a full Android app around this script, be my guest.
Also, that Thanks button will not click itself...

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I got this after typing "Yes, I want to unlock"
Extracting binaries
Inserting kernel module
Testing kernel module
Oops! Something went wrong. Aborting
Your system has not been modified
Exit code 126
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When running script with terminal on tablet I got exit code 1 on the same stage.

Joh14vers6 said:
I got this after typing "Yes, I want to unlock"
When running script with terminal on tablet I got exit code 1 on the same stage.
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Were you running a basic boot image or did you boot the patched boot image?

amartolos said:
Were you running a basic boot image or did you boot the patched boot image?
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I booted from the patched boot image. Latest FW. Script will not run without (temp)root.

I haven't been able to get magisk to make a patched boot.img
Any help appreciated.

Can we use the patched boot image you posted from the other thread? "Z500M_signed_patched_boot.tar"? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74303280&postcount=72

2. Install Magisk Manager and create an offline patched boot image from the stock boot.img if you don't have one.
Apologies. I have Magisk installed on my Nexus 6 but I would not consider myself an expert. With that device I installed the Magisk zip file in TWRP recovery and then installed Magisk Manager. After installation of Magisk Manager on the Z500M and launching the app it asks if I want to install the Magisk 15.2 zip. Should that be done?
At this time I haven't done this and I don't see any method for creating the patched boot image. Can someone direct me via a link or explanation on how to do this?

There's another thread that contains this info: Click Here

ExtremeRyno said:
Can we use the patched boot image you posted from the other thread? "Z500M_signed_patched_boot.tar"? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74303280&postcount=72
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Yes
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Joh14vers6 said:
I got this after typing "Yes, I want to unlock"
Extracting binaries
Inserting kernel module
Testing kernel module
Oops! Something went wrong. Aborting
Your system has not been modified
Exit code 126
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When running script with terminal on tablet I got exit code 1 on the same stage.
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Hmm, that sounds like a permissions problem. Before running the script, can you turn off Selinux enforcement somehow? Try running 'setenforce 0' or maybe there's a setting in Magisk that controls this. Bear with me, I'm trying to get to the bottom of this...
Has anyone besides amartolos gotten this to work yet?

I ran the tool successfully and it said to reboot and Root. While rebooting it says:
Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted
Your device will reboot in 5 seconds
Then I can't get a root to take.
Edit: I found the problem. After you run the script, run magisk to root before you reboot, while you are still in temp root status.
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loner. said:
I ran the tool successfully and it said to reboot and Root. While rebooting it says:
Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted
Your device will reboot in 5 seconds
Then I can't get a root to take.
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Yep, you got it! In order to have persistent root, you actually have to install it to your boot partition while booted up with temporary root.

loner. said:
Edit: I found the problem. After you run the script, run magisk to root before you reboot, while you are still in temp root status.
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diplomatic said:
I got this after typing "Yes, I want to unlock"
Hmm, that sounds like a permissions problem. Before running the script, can you turn off Selinux enforcement somehow? Try running 'setenforce 0' or maybe there's a setting in Magisk that controls this. Bear with me, I'm trying to get to the bottom of this...
Has anyone besides amartolos gotten this to work yet?
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I tried SELinuxModeChanger to set Selinux to permisive and tried setenforce 0 and both give same exit code 1 from the terminal.

Joh14vers6 said:
I tried SELinuxModeChanger to set Selinux to permisive and tried setenforce 0 and both give same exit code 1 from the terminal.
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What firmware version do you have installed? And are you running this from the /data/local/tmp directory?

diplomatic said:
What firmware version do you have installed?
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FW WW_14.0210.1709.30 from 04 jan 2018 and yes, I ran from that folder.

Joh14vers6 said:
FW WW_14.0210.1709.30 from 04 jan 2018 and yes, I ran from that folder.
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Last two numbers should be .27
I checked and yes there is a update, but I don't think I can install it. Since I and already rooted. The size of the update seems to be a security update.
---------- Post added at 05:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 PM ----------
Has anyone who successfully rooted this device able to do the update after?

I'm glad to see that Asus is releasing security updates even if it does break the unlock. My biggest fear buying this tablet was that it would not be updated. I opted for the update and will hope for an updated patch from @diplomatic.
As an aside. I would encourage anyone in this thread to give hit the "Thanks" button for diplomatic!
EDIT: I just checked and see my last update brought me to WW_14.0210.1711.30_20171206. That's different than the 1/4/2018 update showing on the website which is WW_14.0210.1709.30 and what @Joh14vers6 shows.

Joh14vers6 said:
FW WW_14.0210.1709.30 from 04 jan 2018 and yes, I ran from that folder.
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OK everyone, this is important... I found an incompatibility between the new FW's kernel and the tool. You have to use the patched boot image from FW 1709.27 for temporary root... In the meantime, I have to fix it to be able to run under the new FW. But it won't be compatible with the old. And I hope it still unlocks...

Unlocking Bootloader [Incomplete]

Note: It would be great to keep this page open while following through on your PC instead of your phone as you'll be rebooting and resetting your phone by following this procedure.
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Prerequisites:
ADB (Android Debugging Bridge) tools for your OS (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Windows
Mac
Linux
Custom Recovery Image (TWRP or some other that you prefer):
(Official TWRP web hosted version) Nokia 6.1 (2018)
Download from American Mirrors
Download from EU Mirrors
USB Cable to Connect the phone to the computer
The Phone: Nokia 6.1 (2018) (preferably Fully Charged)
The device drivers (for Windows and Mac)
A good and active Internet Connection
An active Email address and client to quickly view it.
In this tutorial I'll be referring to Linux terminal, Mac Terminal & Windows Command prompt/Powershell simply as terminal.
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Installing adb and fastboot
Google hosts zips including only adb and fastboot. You can set these up for use with the instructions below.
On Windows
Download the (Windows.zip) from Google.
Extract it somewhere - for example, %USERPROFILE%\adb-fastboot
• On Windows 7/8:
1. From the desktop, right-click My Computer and select Properties
2. In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab
3. In the Advanced section, click the Environment Variables button
4. In the Environment Variables window, highlight the Path variable in the Systems Variable section and click the Edit button
5. Append ";%USERPROFILE%\adb-fastboot\platform-tools" to the end of the existing Path definition (the semi-colon separates each path entry)
• On Windows 10:
1. Open the Start menu, and type “advanced system settings”
2. Select “View advanced system settings”
3. Click on the Advanced tab
4. Open the “Environment Variables” window
5. Select the Path variable under “System Variables” and click the “Edit” button
6. Click the “Edit Text” button
7. Append ";%USERPROFILE%\adb-fastboot\platform-tools" to the end of the existing Path definition (the semi-colon separates each path entry)
• Install the device drivers linked in prerequisites (or from Nokia support site), and reboot.
On MacOS
Download the MacOS (Darwin.zip) from Google.
Extract it somewhere - for example, ~/adb-fastboot.
Add the following to ~/.bash_profile:
Code:
if [ -d "$HOME/adb-fastboot/platform-tools" ] ; then
export PATH="$HOME/adb-fastboot/platform-tools:$PATH"
fi
Log out and back in.
On Linux
Download the (Linux.zip) from Google.
Extract it somewhere - for example, ~/adb-fastboot.
Add the following to ~/.profile:
Code:
if [ -d "$HOME/adb-fastboot/platform-tools" ] ; then
export PATH="$HOME/adb-fastboot/platform-tools:$PATH"
fi
Log out and back in.
You may also need to set up udev rules: see (this repository) for more info.
Setting up adb
To use adb with your device, you’ll need to enable developer options and USB debugging:
1. Open Settings, and select “About”.
2. Tap on “Build number” seven times.
3. Go back, and select “Developer options”.
4. Scroll down, and check the “Android debugging” entry under “Debugging”.
5. Plug your device into your computer.
6. On the computer, open up a terminal/command prompt and type adb devices.
7. A dialog should show on your device, asking you to allow usb debugging. Check “always allow”, and choose “OK”.
Congratulations! adb is now ready to use with your device.
Unlocking the bootloader
Note: The steps below only need to be run once per device.
Code:
Warning: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data on your device! Before
proceeding, ensure the data you would like to retain is backed up to your PC and/or
your Google account, or equivalent.
1. Make sure your computer has working fastboot and adb.
2. Enable USB debugging & OEM unlocking on your device under Settings->Developer Options. Incase you don't see Developer Options, then you need to unlock it by tapping Build Number 7 times in Settings->About Phone.
3. Get the current status of your bootloader:
Open a terminal on the PC and boot the device to fastboot mode by typing:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Once the device is in fastboot mode, verify your PC finds it by typing:
Code:
fastboot devices
If you see "no permissions fastboot" or "<waiting for device>", try running
Code:
fastboot
as root/Administrator.
From the same terminal, type the following command to get the bootloader status:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
4. Follow the instructions at (Nokia Support) to unlock your bootloader, you will need to register at this site with a working/active email to proceed. They'll verify your device using an app to issue a validation code.
Note: If your device is not supported by the Nokia Bootloader Unlock
website, you will need to use an alternative bootloader unlock method.
Installing a custom recovery using fastboot
1. Make sure your computer has working fastboot and adb.
2. Enable USB debugging & OEM unlocking on your device under Settings->Developer Options. In case you don't see Developer Options, then you need to unlock it by tapping Build Number 7 times in Settings->About Phone. This needs to be done again due to resetting of your phone.
3. Download recovery - visit twrp.me to obtain the latest version of Team Win
Recovery Project for your device. Nokia 6.1 (2018) does have an official TWRP recovery that you can find here: Nokia 6.1 (2018) [PL2] respectively.
4. Connect your device to your PC via USB.
5. Open a terminal on the PC and boot the device to fastboot mode by typing:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
6. Once the device is in fastboot mode, verify your PC finds it by typing:
Code:
fastboot devices
If you see "no permissions fastboot" or "<waiting for device>" , try running
Code:
fastboot
as root/Administrator.
7. Boot into TWRP temporarily:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
8. Use adb to push the zip onto your device:
Code:
adb push twrp.zip /
9. Go to `Install` option on the TWRP menu and browse to the zip (Scrolling to the bottom should have the zip) and install the zip. The zip will install TWRP to both boot slots. Installing TWRP at this time will remove root if you are currently rooted.
If you accidentally flash TWRP to your device using fastboot instead of temporarily booting the image, you will need to download the latest factory image for your device and reflash the boot image.
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This command assumes the recovery image is present in your current working directory (Check using `DIR` on command prompt or `ls` command on terminal)
If it isn't you can change your current directory to the directory containing the recovery image or copy/move the recovery image to your current working directory.
10. Now reboot into recovery to verify the installation:
That's all folks. You may now root your phone, or even flash a custom ROM. I suggest getting openGapps for the custom ROM if you wish to use Google play services on the custom ROM.
Popular adb commands
Code:
adb shell
Launches a shell on the device accessed through the terminal on your computer.
Code:
adb push <local> <remote>
Pushes the file <local> to <remote>
Code:
adb pull <remote> [<local>]
Pulls the file <remote> to <local>. If <local> isn’t specified, it will pull to the current folder.
Code:
adb logcat
Allows you to view the device log in real-time. You can use adb logcat -b radio to view radio logs, and adb logcat -C to view logs in colour
Code:
adb install <file>
Installs the given .apk file to your device
<local> refers to location on your computer (like c:\\Users\%USERPROFILE%\adb-fastboot on windows or ~/adb-fastboot on unix based OS), while <remote> refers to location on your android device (like "/sdcard/", without quotes)

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What do you do if oem unlocking in developer is greyed out? TA-1045

@toxicmender The official bootloader unlock was only released to the Nokia 8. So, what is the point posting it here?
Or have they silently added the 6.1?

singhnsk said:
@toxicmender The official bootloader unlock was only released to the Nokia 8. So, what is the point posting it here?
Or have they silently added the 6.1?
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Unfortunately no, they haven't, removed the [incomplete] tag prematurely after reading it somewhere.
Currently only known way to unlock Nokia 6.1 seems to be to flash signature file.bin from these guys for fee.
at Step 4:
Code:
fastboot flash signature signature_file.bin
Also it has follow up instructions for flashing TWRP for anyone who has successfully unlocked their bootloader, since flashing TWRP is a bit different from most other phones

toxicmender said:
Unfortunately no, they haven't, removed the [incomplete] tag prematurely after reading it somewhere.
Currently only known way to unlock Nokia 6.1 seems to be to flash signature file.bin from these guys for fee.
at Step 4:
Code:
fastboot flash signature signature_file.bin
Also it has follow up instructions for flashing TWRP for anyone who has successfully unlocked their bootloader, since flashing TWRP is a bit different from most other phones
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Why would you make start this thread then? It is completely pointless and misleading.
It is like making a post saying that there are flying cars and marking it [Incomplete]. It is just ****ing stupid.
I hope you drop your 6.1 and break it so you make **** posts in other phone forums instead of this one.

cmaxwe said:
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I hope you drop your 6.1 and break it so you make **** posts in other phone forums instead of this one.
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Hey now, there is really no need for that level of hostility. He knew they were doing unlocks for at least one Nokia phone, and me may not have known that they didn't have it for the 6.1.
Please don't talk to peope like that if they make a simple mistake when trying to provide info and help out the community. We're all human.

toxicmender said:
Unfortunately no, they haven't, removed the [incomplete] tag prematurely after reading it somewhere.
Currently only known way to unlock Nokia 6.1 seems to be to flash signature file.bin from these guys for fee.
at Step 4:
Code:
fastboot flash signature signature_file.bin
Also it has follow up instructions for flashing TWRP for anyone who has successfully unlocked their bootloader, since flashing TWRP is a bit different from most other phones
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Honestly if there was a good amount of roms available for this phone I would gladly pay the $5 to unlock bootloader, although that method leaves me with questions. does that method survive ota? Does it actually work? Can it relock and unlock without paying again?
Is there really not that many people on here willing to try unlocking and flashing the many gsi roms available?

cmaxwe said:
Unfortunately no, they haven't, removed the [incomplete] tag prematurely after reading it somewhere.
Currently only known way to unlock Nokia 6.1 seems to be to flash signature file.bin from these guys for fee.
at Step 4:
Why would you make start this thread then? It is completely pointless and misleading.
It is like making a post saying that there are flying cars and marking it [Incomplete]. It is just ****ing stupid.
I hope you drop your 6.1 and break it so you make **** posts in other phone forums instead of this one.
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It's not like there isn't a way, there is, just not a transparent method. Somehow those (refer to link in reply) are able to generate and send the signature file allowing you to unlock the phone, how it works or if your bootloader be locked again after updating is unknown to me ATM

mymeatb18 said:
Unfortunately no, they haven't, removed the [incomplete] tag prematurely after reading it somewhere.
Currently only known way to unlock Nokia 6.1 seems to be to flash signature file.bin from these guys for fee.
at Step 4:
Honestly if there was a good amount of roms available for this phone I would gladly pay the $5 to unlock bootloader, although that method leaves me with questions. does that method survive ota? Does it actually work? Can it relock and unlock without paying again?
Is there really not that many people on here willing to try unlocking and flashing the many gsi roms available?
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Well the ROM development begins after an Official TWRP recovery, so the chances are there might be some. I'm not clear on the the OTA being able to relock the bootloader either since I was running Pie update when I got to know about it.

thread closed as per OP request

[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire HD 8 2018 (karnak) amonet-3

Read this whole guide before starting.
This is for the 8th gen Fire HD8 (karnak).
Current version: amonet-karnak-v3.0.1.zip
This is based on @xyz`s original work, but adds some features such as reboot to hacked BL.
It also intends to simplify the installation process.
If you are already unlocked you can simply update by flashing the ZIP-file in TWRP.
NOTE: If you are on a firmware lower than 6.3.1.2 this process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do so.
What you need:
A Linux installation or live-system
A micro-USB cable
Install python3, PySerial, adb, fastboot dos2unix. For Debian/Ubuntu something like this should work:
Code:
sudo apt update
sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo apt install python3 python3-serial adb fastboot dos2unix
1. Extract the attached zip-file "amonet-karnak-v3.0.1.zip" and open a terminal in that directory.
NOTE: If you are already rooted, continue with the next step, otherwise get mtk-su by @diplomatic from here and place (the unpacked binary) into amonet/bin folder
2. Enable ADB in Developer Settings
3. Start the script:
Code:
sudo ./fireos-step.sh
NOTE: If you are on a firmware newer than 6.3.0.1, a downgrade is necessary, this requires bricking the device temporarily. (The screen won't come on at all)
WARNING: There have been numerous reports that would indicate a hardware-change that doesn't allow access to the bootrom.
When bricking these devices there is currently no known way to unbrick.
This makes the hardware-method currently the safest option.
To brick firmware 6.3.1.2 use the attached brick-karnak.zip, boot into fastboot
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
and run
Code:
./brick-6312.sh
Make sure ModemManager is disabled or uninstalled:
Code:
sudo systemctl stop ModemManager
sudo systemctl disable ModemManager
After you have confirmed the bricking by typing "YES", you will need disconnect the device and run
Code:
sudo ./bootrom-step.sh
Then plug the device back in.
The device will reboot into TWRP.
You can now install Magisk from there.
Going back to stock
Extract the attached zip-file "amonet-karnak-return-to-stock.zip" into the same folder where you extracted "amonet-karnak-v3.0.1.zip" and open a terminal in that directory.
Then run:
Code:
sudo ./return-to-stock.sh
Your device should reboot into Amazon Recovery. Use adb sideload to install stock image from there. (Make sure to use FireOS 6.3.0.0 or newer, otherwise you may brick your device)
Important information
Don't flash boot/recovery images from FireOS (FlashFire, MagiskManager etc.)
TWRP will prevent updates from overwriting LK/Preloader/TZ, so generally installing an update should work without issues (only full updates, incremental updates won't work).
For ROM developers there is still an option to overwrite these, which should only be done after thorough testing and if needed (LK should never be updated).
It is still advised to disable OTA.
Very special thanks to @xyz` for making all this possible and putting up with the countless questions I have asked, helping me finish this.
Special thanks also to @diplomatic for his wonderfull mtk-su, allowing you to unlock without opening the device.
Thanks to @Kaijones23 for testing.

Unbricking / Unlocking with Firmware 6.3.1.2+
If Recovery OR FireOS are still accessible (or your firmware is below 6.3.1.2) there are other means of recovery, don't continue.
If your device shows one of the following symptoms:
It doesn't show any life (screen stays dark)
You see the white amazon logo, but cannot access Recovery or FireOS.
If you have a Type 1 brick, you may not have to open the device, if your device comes up in bootrom-mode (See Checking USB connection below).
Make sure the device is powered off, by holding the power-button for 20+ seconds
Start bootrom-step.sh
Plug in USB
In all other cases you will have to open the device.
Make sure ModemManager is disabled or uninstalled:
Code:
sudo systemctl stop ModemManager
sudo systemctl disable ModemManager
NOTE: If you have issues running the scripts, you might have to run them using sudo.
Also try using different USB-ports (preferably USB-2.0-ports)
Open the device and short the pin marked in the attached photo to ground while plugging in.
1. Extract the attached zip-file "amonet-karnak-v3.0.zip" and open a terminal in that directory.
2. start the script:
Code:
sudo ./bootrom-step.sh
It should now say Waiting for bootrom.
3. Short the device according to the attached photo and plug it in.
4. When the script asks you to remove the short, remove the short and press enter.
5. Wait for the script to finish.
If it stalls at some point, stop it and restart the process from step 2.
6. Your device should now reboot into unlocked fastboot state.
7. Run
Code:
sudo ./fastboot-step.sh
8. Wait for the device to reboot into TWRP.
9. Use TWRP to flash custom ROM, Magisk or SuperSU
Checking USB connection
In lsusb the boot-rom shows up as:
Code:
Bus 002 Device 013: ID [b]0e8d:0003[/b] MediaTek Inc. MT6227 phone
If it shows up as:
Code:
Bus 002 Device 014: ID [b]0e8d:2000[/b] MediaTek Inc. MT65xx Preloader
instead, you are in preloader-mode, try again.
dmesg lists the correct device as:
Code:
[ 6383.962057] usb 2-2: New USB device found, idVendor=[b]0e8d[/b], idProduct=[b]0003[/b], bcdDevice= 1.00

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This is very cool @k4y0z!
Now we can use boot-recovery.sh & boot-fastboot no?
Regards!

Rortiz2 said:
This is very cool @k4y0z!
Now we can use boot-recovery.sh & boot-fastboot no?
Regards!
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Yes, that is also supported.

k4y0z said:
NOTE: If you are on a firmware lower than 6.3.1.2 this process does not require you to open your device, but should something go horribly wrong, be prepared to do so.
NOTE: If you are on a firmware newer than 6.3.0.1, a downgrade is necessary, this requires bricking the device temporarily. (The screen won't come on at all)[/COLOR]
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So do you need to open the case to run this exploit on the newest firmware, or can you just brick to install older lk/preloader, and go from there?

Kctucka said:
So do you need to open the case to run this exploit on the newest firmware, or can you just brick to install older lk/preloader, and go from there?
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On 6.3.1.2 mtk-su has been fixed, so unless you already have root (or another way to get temp-root is found), bricking isn't an option and you will have to open the case.
If you do have root the script will do the bricking for you.

@k4y0z For people who already used the steps in xyz's thread and are running your TWRP and LineageOS, is there anything here that we're missing? Or is this just a new method to arrive at the same results?

jibgilmon said:
@k4y0z For people who already used the steps in xyz's thread and are running your TWRP and LineageOS, is there anything here that we're missing? Or is this just a new method to arrive at the same results?
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k4y0z said:
This is based on @xyz`s original work, but adds some features such as reboot to hacked BL.
It also intends to simplify the installation process.
If you are already unlocked you can simply update by flashing the ZIP-file in TWRP.
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Additionally it adds support for the boot-recovery and boot-fastboot scripts.
And a script to enable UART output for the kernel.
So nothing essential if you are already using the updated TWRP.

Ran this pup on a unit that I was keeping unrooted (aside from occational temp root via mtk-su) as a control but was becoming painful to use/maintain. Also missed TWRP. Worked like a champ with zero issues ... aside from stumbling over my own stupidity. Used Lubuntu live 18.04 and Magisk 19.3/7.3.2. Staying on FireOS 6.3.0.1 (w/hijacks) for now until a fully vetted custom ROM becomes available.
Thanks for the great tool and accompanying guidance.

I have added unbricking/bootrom instructions in Post #2

@k4y0z
If I flash your zip, can I then flash Amazon update as is? Will your TWRP manage the bootloaders/etc when flashing the stock ROM?

bibikalka said:
@k4y0z
If I flash your zip, can I then flash Amazon update as is? Will your TWRP manage the bootloaders/etc when flashing the stock ROM?
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I think yeah:
TWRP will prevent updates from overwriting LK/Preloader/TZ, so generally installing an update should work without issues (only full updates, incremental updates won't work).
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So I got a HD8 2018 today and it came with OS version that forced me to connect to WiFi and update itself. I was pretty pissed but I used this guide to get root easily.
I had Arch based linux installed which gave problems while running script, so I made bootable Ubuntu usb and that worked fine. Thank you everyone involved in developing this hack.

madman said:
So I got a HD8 2018 today and it came with OS version that forced me to connect to WiFi and update itself. I was pretty pissed but I used this guide to get root easily.
I had Arch based linux installed which gave problems while running script, so I made bootable Ubuntu usb and that worked fine. Thank you everyone involved in developing this hack.
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For future reference you can avoid the presumed forced WiFi connect by putting in a bogus password; once authentication fails a 'skip' option will appear.

bibikalka said:
@k4y0z
If I flash your zip, can I then flash Amazon update as is? Will your TWRP manage the bootloaders/etc when flashing the stock ROM?
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Rortiz2 said:
I think yeah:
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Yes, exactly.

Rortiz2 said:
I think yeah:
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TWRP will prevent updates from overwriting LK/Preloader/TZ, so generally installing an update should work without issues (only full updates, incremental updates won't work).
Yes, exactly.
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OK - tried to upgrade to the latest update-kindle-Fire_HD8_8th_Gen-NS6312_user_1852_0002517056644.bin using the suggestions above, and got a hardcore Amazon logo bootloop.
My actions. I had the old unlock, so I flashed the zip in this thread first. New TWRP showed up - so far so good. Then I flashed the Amazon update zip as is, thinking the updated TWRP would do its magic. Flashed Magisk, tried to reboot. No go - Amazon logo bootloop. No recovery either. So it feels that I lost the unlock, and, perhaps LK & preloader & TZ got overwritten with the new versions from the Amazon update zip.
Any recovery here other than opening the case?

bibikalka said:
OK - tried to upgrade to the latest update-kindle-Fire_HD8_8th_Gen-NS6312_user_1852_0002517056644.bin using the suggestions above, and got a hardcore Amazon logo bootloop.
My actions. I had the old unlock, so I flashed the zip in this thread first. New TWRP showed up - so far so good. Then I flashed the Amazon update zip as is, thinking the updated TWRP would do its magic. Flashed Magisk, tried to reboot. No go - Amazon logo bootloop. No recovery either. So it feels that I lost the unlock, and, perhaps LK & preloader & TZ got overwritten with the new versions from the Amazon update zip.
Any recovery here other than opening the case?
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That is strange, I've had no issues installing that firmware unmodified through TWRP.
So you can't boot neither normal or recovery?
Does it say something in the corner when trying to boot recovery?
You can try the boot-fastboot.sh script to get into hacked fastboot.

k4y0z said:
That is strange, I've had no issues installing that firmware unmodified through TWRP.
So you can't boot neither normal or recovery?
Does it say something in the corner when trying to boot recovery?
You can try the boot-fastboot.sh script to get into hacked fastboot.
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Cannot boot anywhere - no message about booting recovery either. When you tried installing unmodified firmware, was that on HD8 2018, or some other tablet? I wonder if perhaps there are some differences with HD8 2018 given that it's Nougat.
I will try the hacked fastboot, but most likely - will have to open the case.

How to root android device with factory disabled fastboot

Howdy! I got a gionee a1 lite device recently and I cannot manually reboot the phone to bootloader through recovery mode or fastboot via adb pc tools. Someone here enlightened me that the device's fastboot is disabled which is a bummer.
I'm aware now that some manufacturers disable their devices' bootloaders for reasons unknown. Has anyone been able to root a device with a disabled fastboot? Please help me out.

Trunks614 said:
Howdy! I got a gionee a1 lite device recently and I cannot manually reboot the phone to bootloader through recovery mode or fastboot via adb pc tools. Someone here enlightened me that the device's fastboot is disabled which is a bummer.
I'm aware now that some manufacturers disable their devices' bootloaders for reasons unknown. Has anyone been able to root a device with a disabled fastboot? Please help me out.
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Methods that involve flashing the device won't do you any good. You'll have to try methods that involve using an app to root the device for you, which have not been useful to root android since android Lollipop/Marshmallow was released.

Droidriven said:
Methods that involve flashing the device won't do you any good. You'll have to try methods that involve using an app to root the device for you, which have not been useful to root android since android Lollipop/Marshmallow was released.
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Is there possibly any app or other method that doesn't involve unlocking bootloader to root android nougat? Kingroot and kingoroot have been ineffective so far.

It's a misconception to think that device's bootloader must get unlocked before device's Android can get rooted.
Rooting Android simply means a suitable SU binary - by whatever method - gets installed. IMO the easiest method to do this is by means of ADB.

jwoegerbauer said:
It's a misconception to think that device's bootloader must get unlocked before device's Android can get rooted.
Rooting Android simply means a suitable SU binary - by whatever method - gets installed. IMO the easiest method to do this is by means of ADB.
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I have a ported twrp ready to flash but I'm hesitant because I heard flashing a recovery while bootloader is locked could bork the device. Flashing twrp seems to be the only step now to root the phone, should I give it a try or avoid the risk?

My POV: TWRP isn't needed at all to root a device's Android.

jwoegerbauer said:
My POV: TWRP isn't needed at all to root a device's Android.
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I needed the twrp to flash magisk. Is there some other method to root an android 7 device that doesn't involve twrp or unlocking bootloader?

I already told you a method: no more to say by me ...

jwoegerbauer said:
I told a method: no more to say by me ...
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Please put me through or post the link to the method.

1. Download latest version of SuperSU.zip onto PC
2. Install ADB on PC ( systemwide accessible !!! ) if not already done yet
3. On phone enable USB debugging, if not already done yet, and reboot phone
4. Connect phone with PC via USB cable that came with phone
5. Run a Windows command script ( .BAT-file ) that contains these lines
Code:
@echo off
adb devices
adb reboot recovery
timeout /t 10 /nobreak >nul
echo In Recovery menu shown on device select "Update from ADB" and apply
echo Press any key when done ...
pause >nul
adb sideload <PATH-TO-SUPERSU.ZIP-FILE-ON-PC-HERE>
adb reboot

jwoegerbauer said:
My POV: TWRP isn't needed at all to root a device's Android.
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My POV: it isn't exactly as simple as connect to adb and issue a few commands, that is just a fact. I'm speaking from experience, just isn't that simple in all cases. If you can get the device to accept temp root via adb, then, yes, it "can" be that simple, the problem is, temp root via adb isn't an option on ALL android devices.

jwoegerbauer said:
1. Download latest version of SuperSU.zip onto PC
2. Install ADB on PC ( systemwide accessible !!! ) if not already done yet
3. On phone enable USB debugging, if not already done yet, and reboot phone
4. Connect phone with PC via USB cable that came with phone
5. Run a Windows command script ( .BAT-file ) that contains these lines
Code:
@echo off
adb devices
adb reboot recovery
timeout /t 10 /nobreak >nul
echo In Recovery menu shown on device select "Update from ADB" and apply
echo Press any key when done ...
pause >nul
adb sideload <PATH-TO-SUPERSU.ZIP-FILE-ON-PC-HERE>
adb reboot
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Thank you. I tried this, unfortunately I got a "device not found" error even though "adb devices" did.

Droidriven said:
My POV: it isn't exactly as simple as connect to adb and issue a few commands, that is just a fact. I'm speaking from experience, just isn't that simple in all cases. If you can get the device to accept temp root via adb, then, yes, it "can" be that simple, the problem is, temp root via adb isn't an option on ALL android devices.
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I'm really confused ...
With no line in this thread it was mentioned / suggested / recommended to install a temporary root.
I kindly ask you to stop hopping into a thread and post off-topic content. TIA

@Trunks614
When ADB triggers "no devices found" then it's mostly caused by wrong ADB-driver used.

jwoegerbauer said:
@Trunks614
When ADB triggers "no devices found" then it's mostly caused by wrong ADB-driver used.
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Will "apply update from SD card" work the same way?

jwoegerbauer said:
1. Download latest version of SuperSU.zip onto PC
2. Install ADB on PC ( systemwide accessible !!! ) if not already done yet
3. On phone enable USB debugging, if not already done yet, and reboot phone
4. Connect phone with PC via USB cable that came with phone
5. Run a Windows command script ( .BAT-file ) that contains these lines
Code:
@echo off
adb devices
adb reboot recovery
timeout /t 10 /nobreak >nul
echo In Recovery menu shown on device select "Update from ADB" and apply
echo Press any key when done ...
pause >nul
adb sideload <PATH-TO-SUPERSU.ZIP-FILE-ON-PC-HERE>
adb reboot
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SuperSU is a deprecated project, that is why and how Magisk came to prominence. Anyone still using SuperSU is taking a real chance of compromising the security of their device at the system level. If SuperSU is used to gain root, it is highly recommended to convert to Magisk root after gaining root via SuperSU.

i have the same problem, zte A5 2019 fastboot disabled, by the way you can try mtk easy-su

Guide to Rooting the Infinix Hot 30 Play, With Magisk

Preface​Luckily, it looks like Infinix is following the general trend of Android root solutions being more straightforward than in the recent past. Besides the usual spiel about your warranty being voided, and the annoying chirp each time you boot your phone, this hopefully won't present any problems for you if you do end up rooting your phone.
Notices​
Still, I'm not responsible for anything bad that will happen to your phone if you do this, and there's no support guaranteed either from me or your OEM/support centre.
There's quite a few steps to this, and naturally you're gonna need a few more things to setup before you even start.
Your phone's data will be reset, please backup everything you'd like to keep before rooting your phone (now and in general).
You do need to know some things already, mainly what ADB and Fastboot are, and how to keep your working environment clean and straightforward.
Please do review all the tools you're working with, be sure that you personally trust all the software you're running.
And last but not least, you won't be able to update your phone through OTA updates anymore unless you go back to stock firmware.
The process​
Make an environment for easy access:
Setup ADB and Fastboot (either as a local executable or a global environment variable to that executable).
Setup an easy to access directory with the Google Fastboot driver in it.
Grab your firmware's boot.img file, or grab the one attached to this post, or from here (and skip to the preliminary work section):
1. Download your phone's current ROM.
2. Extract it, as it should be a simple .zip file.
3. Look for the file of the same name (boot.img).
4. Copy it to your phone's storage, anywhere works.
Install the Magisk APK (from their Github).
Once it's installed, Magisk's app frontend allows you to patch your stock boot.img with itself, the gist of it is:
Click on Install within the app, in the "Magisk" section of the main menu.
Click "Select and patch a file", a file selection menu will show up, select the stock boot.img, then start the installation.
Magisk should spit out a patched boot.img named in the format of magisk_patched_[random_strings].img, in your phone's /sdcard/Download/ directory.
Copy that back into our working directory, and rename it to magisk_patched.img for easier usage.
Now, let's do some preliminary work, in any order, really:
Have Powershell or CMD open in the directory of all your tools, alongside the patched image.
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From here on out, if you have to use adb as a command, and it's not a global environment variable, use ./adb while in the working directory instead, the same goes for fastboot.
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Make sure that the adb daemon (adbd) is properly detecting your phone:
Enable developer options.
Enable ADB debugging.
Run adb devices to start the server daemon for ADB, and see if ADB detects your phone.
Authorize your PC for ADB debugging if it prompts you to.
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Infinix's implementation of Fastboot will exit back out of itself and into normal boot after 60 seconds of inactivity, which makes this a tad annoying, although you can simply send it any input to reset that timer.
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Let's start:
Restart the phone into Fastboot, adb reboot bootloader loader, it'll take a second, the phone is slow.
Unlock flashing 3rd party software, fastboot flashing unlock, the phone will prompt you on the screen to confirm doing this. Yes, this will void your warranty.
Flash magisk_patched.img to both A and B virtual partitions, fastboot flash boot_a magisk_patched.img and then fastboot flash boot_b magisk_patched.img.
That should be it! fastboot reboot to boot normally!
Be sure to also run the Magisk app so it finishes setting itself up, with another reboot, naturally.
Technicalities​The Infinix Hot 30 Play does have a dedicated vbmeta partition, it's advised that you also flash it alongside flashing the patched boot.img for Verified Boot, but that's not necessary if you don't want to tinker with your super partition's crypto keys.
Thank yous​- topjohnwu for their work on Magisk.
- ansh_/ and their post/guide on rooting the Infinix Hot 11, that I used originally.

Addendum​
Using fastboot with MediaTek SoCs will be a bit of a pain as their driver availibilty is limited, if it doesn't get installed by Windows automatically, you have a few options:
Grab the Google's Pixel driver, and install it in realtime during fastboot.
Try to install the VCOM driver from a source you trust.
For grabbing the Google one, you'll have to:
Extract the driver somewhere easy to access.
Open Windows' Device Manager.
Plug in your phone during fastboot to your Windows PC.
Replace the "Unknown" entry for your phone with the Google driver in device manager, within the 60 second window it stays open in.
Note that you'll have to do this every time you go into fastboot.