First thing - this is not the Slate Pro 8! I can't find any useful information on if it's possible to root the Pro Slate 8 or how to do it. I have seen a couple of mentions of attempting with 'King Root' and 'Kinger Root', but I've also seen discussion about the uncertainty of their safety and security - and I haven't seen any confirmation that either app will work on the device. Are there any relatively safe and viable methods to attempting an 'unspecific' root on a device like mine?
The device is currently running 5.1.1.
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Hello,
my actual device is a HTC One X ... now I bought a NEXUS 10
I have a question, what Toolkit is the best to root my new Nexus 10?
In "Nexus 10 Original Android Development" there is:
[NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Flash, Mods + MUCH MORE
from mskip
And in "Nexus 10 Android Development" there is:
[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.1 [Updated 11/30/12] : Nexus 10 Thread
from WugFresh
I am very "new" in the Samsung (or google) section. Before I had only HTC devices
Thank you & goodbye
Robert
I used the Wugs toolkit to unlock, root and install recovery without any problems.
I believe I used mskip's Toolkit back on my Nexus 7, without any issue.
If anything, I would recommend doing it manually though, but this might be a bit difficult for new users of a Nexus device (no offense or anything like that; I had a Galaxy Tab and I recall having to use Odin and other stuff to root, none of that was needed on a Nexus 7 I got later though; and after using the toolkit a few times, I then learned just how easy it was to root manually, without need of "special" tools)
wugs toolkit worked for me like a charm 99% foolproof
the_real_fosgate said:
Hello,
my actual device is a HTC One X ... now I bought a NEXUS 10
I have a question, what Toolkit is the best to root my new Nexus 10?
In "Nexus 10 Original Android Development" there is:
[NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Flash, Mods + MUCH MORE
from mskip
And in "Nexus 10 Android Development" there is:
[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.1 [Updated 11/30/12] : Nexus 10 Thread
from WugFresh
I am very "new" in the Samsung (or google) section. Before I had only HTC devices
Thank you & goodbye
Robert
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android-sdk-windows is the best tool(kit)
I used a combination of information from qbking777 on youtube and instructions here nexus10root.com and I had no issues. For ease of use I'd suggest Wugfresh's toolkit. It is what is referenced in qbking777's videos.
I used wug's. It was pretty easy.
I used skip's kit. As with most kits made by people that have created several kits with success previously, if you read the thread and instructions fully and carefully it will work. I prefer using kits. I love rooting and flashing but, have very limited actual computer skills. There is no shame in using a kit. There is shame in not donating to those that pave the easier path.
I am trying skips kit right now, first time rooter. wish me luck
I recently got a Kindle HDX and I despise the way the store is laid out.
I want to install Google play but of course amazon took away that freedom so everything is purchased through their market... I've never owned an android before and don't know any technical guides, but all the easier ways/ways I understand are for earlier versions, and with forced updates Im at the newest version which apparently cant be rooted. If someone could explain how to:
1) Downgrade / regrade my kindle
2) Root the kindle
&
3) Get the google play store in terms I could understand, it would help alot.
ToastedSyrup said:
I recently got a Kindle HDX and I despise the way the store is laid out.
I want to install Google play but of course amazon took away that freedom so everything is purchased through their market... I've never owned an android before and don't know any technical guides, but all the easier ways/ways I understand are for earlier versions, and with forced updates Im at the newest version which apparently cant be rooted. If someone could explain how to:
1) Downgrade / regrade my kindle
2) Root the kindle
&
3) Get the google play store in terms I could understand, it would help alot.
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You really need some Android experience to pull off the required steps without bricking your device. My recommendation to wait for a solution to come to the level of firmware your device is running. If FireOS (Amazon Store) is too unpalatable suggest returning your device and pick-up a Nexus 7 instead.
I also recommend avoiding 'hacks' that allow installing Google Play/Services on FireOS. Problems abound. You can obtain the current version of many free android applications from other marketplaces such as 1Mobile. It is an imperfect solution but better than the alternatives IMO - especially for inexperienced users.
I'm thinking about getting a HDX 7 with the current firmware. Just wanted to ask whether or not it is currently possibly (or work in progress) to install a custom ROM ? If not, I won't buy it.
OdlG26 said:
I'm thinking about getting a HDX 7 with the current firmware. Just wanted to ask whether or not it is currently possibly (or work in progress) to install a custom ROM ? If not, I won't buy it.
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Yes, but the process is tedious and carries some risk. If successful you have the option of Nexus v4 or cm11. In your shoes I would look at something else.
What are the chances that this device will get TWRP and Root?
Not that I know... But this seems to be the best android tablet around now considering the price. Furthermore, its born with Android 8, which means it will be treple enabled thus the adaption of vanilla Android or others should be easier. Likewise, this should also improve security patches. I hope that someone will bring it.
Any progress of Rooting the HUAWEI MediaPad M5?
I want to buy it cuz my old Pixel C is sadly broken, but I wanna wait till it gots Root and Custom ROM:
@Marcopoloy13 I am in a similar situation as I would like to retire my old Nexus 7 (2012) and I am quite optimistic that TWRP will be available quite soon, as there is a device tree for the Honor 9 available and the Mediapad M5 sports the same SoC ...
As I am receiving my Huawei Mediapad M5 PRO next week, I wanted to look for root ... Is Huawei known to make a fuzz about root in case of sending it in for repairs etc. (I have a Samsung-past, friends of mine had issues with their support due to root ... ) ?
I am very new to Rooting, i just want to get linux deploy on this tab to install Debian. I have unlocked the bootloader the rooting is very hard.... i have no clue to what i am doing and was following the guide on this awesome forum but the imaging and so forth is not somthing i understand.
i have the CMR-w09 (non pro)
Unlock the bootloader?
How did you unlock the bootloader? I tried the “Huawei unlocking page" mentioned at Kingoapps website, but it didn't find anything about unlocking or bootloaders.
m5mediapad said:
I am very new to Rooting, i just want to get linux deploy on this tab to install Debian. I have unlocked the bootloader the rooting is very hard.... i have no clue to what i am doing and was following the guide on this awesome forum but the imaging and so forth is not somthing i understand.
i have the CMR-w09 (non pro)
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jkaltes said:
How did you unlock the bootloader? I tried the “Huawei unlocking page" mentioned
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For any WIFI only device, contact Huwaei via Phone (they rarely answer mails, so dont write one), explain the problem using their site (WIFI only device, therefore no IMEI etc), provide them your tablets serial number and let them send the unlock code via mail to you. Takes usually two business days until you have the unlock code.
I was recently gifted a lovely Lenovo Tab M8 FHD tabled, and while the hardware and overall design is very spiffy, Android 10 is absolutely horrible on it. Android 10 is using up massive amount of resources, has some real bad optimization issues and it's just bad in general. I checked the official Lenovo forums and there are tons of threads about how the Android 10 OTA update that was not announced or anything has caused issues with their devices. I read both on there multiple times, and in a thread on here that it's possible to use the Lenovo rescue and recovery tool to install Android 9 through putting the old rom in a folder that has the name of the most up to date rom. I found two separate roms with the same name, if slightly different file sizes while I was combing through the internet, and while I tried to use both to get Android 9 on my device, neither worked. So, I am hoping and praying that someone on xda can give me some badly needed help with a link or even vague directions toward where I can get the firmware I so seek. I am rambling on a bit and I do apologize for that, but I can sincerely say that it would be a big weight off my metaphorical chest if I could get some help with this. Thanks for reading my post. Also, I apologize if I mixed up rom and firmware at times.
Just got Tab M8 FHD and decided to give Android 9 a try since tablet is more laggy than I though.
I got rom from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_M8_FHD/TB-8705F/
Flashed it with SP_Flash_Tool, using the Download agent MTK_AllInOne_DA_6765.bin (found in the archive with the ROM) (I disabled "Check LIB DA match" in Flash tool options).
Rom TB-8705F_S100099_200706_BMP.zip is Android 9. Got Magisk and EdXposed running.
Maybe it's just in my mind but it does seem faster than Android 10 - well at least when scrolling through menus or browsing Play Store. Overall performance is probably the same so downgrading won't make games / apps run smoother.
xaforib said:
Just got Tab M8 FHD and decided to give Android 9 a try since tablet is more laggy than I though.
I got rom from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/lenovo/Tab_M8_FHD/TB-8705F/
Flashed it with SP_Flash_Tool, using the Download agent MTK_AllInOne_DA_6765.bin (found in the archive with the ROM) (I disabled "Check LIB DA match" in Flash tool options).
Rom TB-8705F_S100099_200706_BMP.zip is Android 9. Got Magisk and EdXposed running.
Maybe it's just in my mind but it does seem faster than Android 10 - well at least when scrolling through menus or browsing Play Store. Overall performance is probably the same so downgrading won't make games / apps run smoother.
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After you installed Android 9, did you have to use the disbale vbmeta method like they did in Android 10 to get root or did you have to use another method?
This has got to be one of the most difficult phones I have ever had to find definitive answers to rooting. I have rooted a few phones in the past. Even the almost impossible LG-G4 Canadian version. TWRP and Magisk have been instrumental, but for this phone, I am finding bits and pieces, most dealing with the non-pro Android 9 version of the phone. If there is anyone that can give me a rundown of accomplishing this on Android 10, I would be very appreciative. My current firmware is (BV9900Pro_S900AA_V1.0_20201116V03_20201116-1727) Non-EU version.
I have checked TWRP and the Blackview is not even listed, magisk shows (Ramdisk - YES, A/B - NO, SAR - YES)
I have the same issue. I have been looking to root my BV9900 pro as well and all I can find are root instructions for BV9900 Pro running on Android 9. Mine also comes with Android 10, Hong Kong version BV9900Pro_EEA_S900AA_V1.0_20201105V07