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[HOWTO] Update to 4.0.3 OTA ICS from any version with Root access (For I9020T/I9020A)

Okay First of all download the following files
a)http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_crespo/VQ8PQk_V.zip (4.0.3 OTA)
b)http://android.clients.google.com/p...a25375426.signed-soju-ota-189904.1ada2537.zip (2.3.6 Official I9020T Build)
c)http://bit.ly/su2361ef (SU flashable)
d)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686 (Grab recovery form this thread)
e)http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (Grab the android SDK installer)
f)http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=687157&d=1313224429 (Radio file only required for I9020A)
Okay so when done with all that proceed as follows
1) Backup your current apps using Titanium Backup (Optional/Recommended)
2) Backup(Nandroid) your rom using backup option in CWM (Optional/Recommended)
3) Do a full wipe, wipe sdcard, system, data, cache Transfer a,b,c,f to your phone.
4) Flash the 2.3.6 Official I9020T Build you had downloaded using the install zip option in CWM (IMP-DO NOT REBOOT RIGHT NOW)
5) Flash the flashable SU file you had downloaded and then reboot.
6) Once your phone is on, continue to set up your account or skip it as you wish. (Optional)
7) Open up market, download the latest SU app, Voodoo OTARootKeeper, Titanium Backup and any other app you use that requires root.
8) Open the updated SU app, hit menu button and click preferences, go all the way down, click on su binary(tap to check for updates) , and make sure it updates to v3.0.3
9) After that is done, open and allow root permissions to all your root apps. (This is important)
9.5) Run Voodoo OTARootKeeper and click on protect root, make sure all options get checked.
10) Turn off phone, keep volume up and power pressed to boot into fastboot.
11) Select recovery with volume buttons and use power to launch.
12) Once you see a android bot image and an arrow image, keep volume up pressed and press power once, then you'll see some options appear.
13) Select apply update option and find the official 4.0.3 OTA file you had downloaded and flash. Reboot.
14) Once you have booted into ICS, go to Voodoo OTARootKeeper and select resture Root, all options should now be ticked, if not something went wrong.
15) Voila, you have root. Now to get back CWM recovery you can follow this -
i) Place the recovery img file in the android sdk platform-tools folder
ii) Switch to the directory where you unzipped the Android SDK & go to "tools"
iii) Then type "fastboot flash recovery yourfilename.img" & hit enter
iv) That should do it.
v) Optionally you may do it form Rom Manager too, if it works.
16) (ONLY FOR I9020A) Reboot phone, turn it off, boot into fastboot, select recovery, CWM should launch, flash the radio file you had downloaded to get radio working on I9020A (ONLY FOR I9020A)
Root only works for the apps that were installed while on 2.3.6
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip , use this root file, flash it in cwm, everything works, permissions etc.
This might work for other variants, tested on I9020A and I9020T, I take no responsibility for anything that might go wrong with your device. I take no credit for any links or procedures provided in this guide, I just tested and compiled.
Thanks and best of luck.

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Good guide but first two links are broken.

bajansurfer said:
Good guide but first two links are broken.
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Thanks, fixed.

Do I really need to flash official 2.3.6 before ICS? what if I wipe and format then install 4.0 immediately?

poging22 said:
Do I really need to flash official 2.3.6 before ICS? what if I wipe and format then install 4.0 immediately?
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Might not work, though you can try, if it fails, do it my way, also its impossible to get any kind of root that way.

Link for the ATT Radio doesnt seem to be working

Great work!
wipe SD card?
Is this necessary?

I don't think it's necessary to wipe the SD card, I followed the procedure in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396913 and although it said my SD card would be wiped, everything was still there after I was done!

Anyone on a i9023 tried this?

Hmm...does "any version" includes M200(Korean Nexus S)?
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=687157&d=1313224429
I think he meant that for the 9020A radio

Link fixed, sorry for that, SD wiping might not be necessary, but I suggest as it makes it cleaner. Might work for I9023 and M200, I have no clue, maybe some experienced developer can answer that better.

Not to crap on a great tutorial, This is exactly what I would be looking for if I were not already set up and running. Last night was a dizzying whirlwind of flashing, high heart rates and finally becoming familiar with fastboot and flashing things like that.....lol
But in the end I simply found a cwm flashable zip without radio or bootloader and installed through cwm like any other rom. As far as root all I did was flash a zip file found on the forums and I was good to go.

Hi mine keeps hanging in the boot animation and can't get into recovery, what else can i do? Is my phone bricked?

little hiccup at step 12. im getting the android bot with exclamation mark but i press volume up with power and nothing happens. menu doesnt show up....
Edit: NVM... i pressed it 3 or 4 times and it finally worked

Michie23 said:
Hi mine keeps hanging in the boot animation and can't get into recovery, what else can i do? Is my phone bricked?
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You should post it in questions, I cannot answer this.

fromthestars said:
Not to crap on a great tutorial, This is exactly what I would be looking for if I were not already set up and running. Last night was a dizzying whirlwind of flashing, high heart rates and finally becoming familiar with fastboot and flashing things like that.....lol
But in the end I simply found a cwm flashable zip without radio or bootloader and installed through cwm like any other rom. As far as root all I did was flash a zip file found on the forums and I was good to go.
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Many ways of doing it, I just am suggesting one, the flashable zip for ics isn't available as yet, what did you flash?

i9020 keeps getting status 7 aborted and my padlock is still unlocked on t-mobile 2.3.6

Has any tried this on an i9023? Thank u
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

How to Root Tab (P7500) After ICS 4.0.4 Update

Flash recovery with odin
Copy SU file to Root of device and flash from recovery
Files and method found at link below;
http://galaxytabhacks.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-root/how-to-root-ics-on-galaxy-tab-10-1/

Hi guys,
I have a problem.
I used this guide as well as others, and always appeared to me to superuser icon but root checker and other apk me reported that the tablet does not have root.
sorry for my english I'm slovak

winco206 said:
Hi guys,
I have a problem.
I used this guide as well as others, and always appeared to me to superuser icon but root checker and other apk me reported that the tablet does not have root.
sorry for my english I'm slovak
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Nazdar
Actually I have the same issue as winco, I had root before upgrade to ICS.
I used this guide, everything looked fine. I have installed CWM, I have Superuser app, but tablet does not seem to be rooted. Even when I press in CWM. "fix root" it does not help at all.
Does anyone know if there is an easy way to root it without connecting the PC method?
Many thanks

Hi all, some time has passed, does anyone know? To help 2 noobs. Many thanks
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk HD

doktorko said:
Hi all, some time has passed, does anyone know? To help 2 noobs. Many thanks
Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk HD
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Make it 3............same problem here

doktorko said:
Nazdar
Actually I have the same issue as winco, I had root before upgrade to ICS.
I used this guide, everything looked fine. I have installed CWM, I have Superuser app, but tablet does not seem to be rooted. Even when I press in CWM. "fix root" it does not help at all.
Does anyone know if there is an easy way to root it without connecting the PC method?
Many thanks
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If you have CWM installed, then you need to get the superuser.zip onto the internal sdcard partition. You can download it using the tablet's browser, then use an file manager application to copy the downloaded zip into /sdcard.
Then boot into recovery and install it with "install zip from sdcard".

Defaults browser of Android 4.0.4 stock rom errors
when i turn internet in stock rom 4.0.4. it not work and put out.
who can explain to help me?

u know how to root SGT WIFI only with update 4.0.4 ?

root twrp not working
I'm a newbee with android so please appologize for stupid remakrs or questions.
I wanted to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with android 4.04 (Icecream I think) because I can't use my WD-elements external 2TB disk, not even with an external power supply. The disk is not recognized by the tablet, I only get a message 'High power device connected".
After some googling I saw that the S3C driver is missing. It seems that the tablet has to be rooted to be able to innstall such a driver.
I followed instructions from this thread, used Odin en then tried to reset my gt_p7500 by pressing start and volume down and then volume up.
The TWRP windows shows up but the screen is running like hell. So I cannot reach twrp to backup my old image and install the new image.
So my tablet is still not rooted.
Pleas advise me what to do.

Working method for me
scherpbierje said:
I'm a newbee with android so please appologize for stupid remakrs or questions.
I wanted to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with android 4.04 (Icecream I think) because I can't use my WD-elements external 2TB disk, not even with an external power supply. The disk is not recognized by the tablet, I only get a message 'High power device connected".
After some googling I saw that the S3C driver is missing. It seems that the tablet has to be rooted to be able to innstall such a driver.
I followed instructions from this thread, used Odin en then tried to reset my gt_p7500 by pressing start and volume down and then volume up.
The TWRP windows shows up but the screen is running like hell. So I cannot reach twrp to backup my old image and install the new image.
So my tablet is still not rooted.
Pleas advise me what to do.
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I'm new to this too. Will try to help as much as I can since I've been able to successfully flash new ROM, TWRP etc., The process is as follows:
1. I found that the only TWRP recovery + ODIN combo that worked for me was the one packaged in this thread. Booted my tab into Download mode -> flashed TWRP with the ODIN (both from the package in the mentioned thread) -> Rebooted into recovery TWRP.
1a. From TWRP -> Wipe -> Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data.
2. Did 'adb push <rom_image.zip> /sdcard' (without quotes. need to have Android SDK installed in your PC with version 1.0.29 or above. Reason for version is to have 'sideload' functionality which I'll show how to use later).
3. Did 'adb push <gapps.zip> /sdcard' (same notes as in above bullet).
4. Selected "Install" option in TWRP -> Selected rom_image.zip from /sdcard location -> swiped to flash/installed the ROM (I used this ROM and find it to be the best so far and suits my liking).
5. Installed gapps in the same process as above for ROM.
6. Rebooted system.
Additionally, you could download TWRP flashable .zip file of TWRP 2.6.3.0 in order to get 'adb sideload' functionality. I found this to be a savior for me many a time.
:highfive:
Let me know how it goes. all the best flashing...

twrp is the problem!
baystallion said:
I'm new to this too. Will try to help as much as I can since I've been able to successfully flash new ROM, TWRP etc., The process is as follows:
1. I found that the only TWRP recovery + ODIN combo that worked for me was the one packaged in this thread. Booted my tab into Download mode -> flashed TWRP with the ODIN (both from the package in the mentioned thread) -> Rebooted into recovery TWRP.
1a. From TWRP -> Wipe -> Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data.
2. Did 'adb push <rom_image.zip> /sdcard' (without quotes. need to have Android SDK installed in your PC with version 1.0.29 or above. Reason for version is to have 'sideload' functionality which I'll show how to use later).
3. Did 'adb push <gapps.zip> /sdcard' (same notes as in above bullet).
4. Selected "Install" option in TWRP -> Selected rom_image.zip from /sdcard location -> swiped to flash/installed the ROM (I used this ROM and find it to be the best so far and suits my liking).
5. Installed gapps in the same process as above for ROM.
6. Rebooted system.
Additionally, you could download TWRP flashable .zip file of TWRP 2.6.3.0 in order to get 'adb sideload' functionality. I found this to be a savior for me many a time.
:highfive:
Let me know how it goes. all the best flashing...
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The problem lies within TWRP. As I wrote: TWRP shows up but the screen is scrolling like hell. So I am not able to reach TWRP to wipe or anything at all.
so still no root I am sorry to say.

scherpbierje said:
The problem lies within TWRP. As I wrote: TWRP shows up but the screen is scrolling like hell. So I am not able to reach TWRP to wipe or anything at all.
so still no root I am sorry to say.
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Oh ok . The version I had mentioned in my reply did not help?

[Q] How to root Lenovo TAB A7-40 A3500-FL? [Solved] [GUIDE]

How to root Lenovo TAB A7-40 A3500-FL?
[Solved] See the guide below!
Device info:
Model number: Lenovo A3500-FL
Android version: 4.4.2
Kernel version: 3.4.67
Build number: A3500FL_A442_01_25_140823_SE
BB Chip: MT6582
MS Board. A3500FL
Bar code: this was my device's serial number
SW Ver.: ALPS.KK1.MP1.V2.10
Custom Build Verno.: 1408775889
Managed to get cwm and root with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...vo-a3500-h-t2879208/post55491817#post55491817
Modified the guide for Lenovo A3500-FL!
EDIT: Also some users have reported that this guide doesn't do the trick or is out-dated, so copypasted the guide from this post here.
Guide
1. Download attachment cwmRecovery.zip and download latest Flash_tool (version 5.1352.0) can be downloaded from here)
1.1. Enable USB-debugging. (How to do this)
2. Manually install the drivers from the attachment a7_40_drivers.zip for the LenovoTablet before plugin it to computer (win7 dirvers work for win8 too).
2.1. To install unsigned/uncertified drivers on Windows 7: http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3914-windows-7-how-to-install-unsigned-drivers
2.2. To install unsigned/uncertified drivers on Windows 8: http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
2.3. After you have disabled the driver signature verification, you can install the drivers like this: Right click My computer, Manage, Device Manager, right click your computer at the top, Add Legacy hardware, next, Install plapla manually, next, Show all Devices, Have a Disk.., Browse to the driver folder where you unzip them, choose example windows7 and the 64 version (win7 drivers work for win8.x too), install every device. Then follow the guide.
(Note: Otherwise Windows only installs the normal automatic drivers and its more difficult to install the other drivers.)
2.4. Plug your device to PC.
3. Download the latest supersu zip file (version 2.46) from attachments or from https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
3.1. Move the zip.-file to the Sdcard.
4. Turn off your device.
5. Unpack cwmRecovery.zip
6. Run Flash_tool.exe with Admin Rights.
7. Chose Scatter-Loading and choose MT6582_Android_scatter.txt (in Recovery folder).
7.1. Now you will see checekd only one checkbox - recovery, if not click on it and choose recovery.img
7.2. Press Download.
7.3. Connect your device.
7.4. Wait few seconds.
8. Have CWM on your device .
9. Unplug your device.
10. . Boot to cmw recovery by turning off your device. Then press and hold VOL DOWN + VOL UP and then also press and hold POWER for about 7 seconds.
10.1. Choose " Install zip from sdcard." (To confrim always use the Power Button)
10.2. Choose "zip from sdcard".
10.3. Select SuperSU-v2.46.zip from sdcard and apply.
10.4. Have a rooted tablet.
It might be necessary to always flash the CWM with the Flashtool directly before you startup the device. Otherwise it will start the original AndroidRecovery again.
It might also be necessary to use different drivers from here.
If the supersu zip doesn't install, try toggling the signature verification to disabled from cwm->install zip from sdcard->toggle signature verification.
Tested and working on Levono A7-40 3500-FL with kitkat update, build number A3500FL_A442_01_25_140823_SE, from ota. Attached screenshot for proof. Also other people have reported that this works for later updates too, for example A3500FL_A442_01_27_141127_SE.
You can update to the latest OTA firmware by first going back to stock recovery. See the second post for the guide.
Thanks and credits go to: @Koli96 and @bobais

How to go back to stock rom/recovery and update to latest Lenovo OTA firmware update
So, it's pretty simple, you take the stock_recovery.zip from the first post, extract it, and replace recovery.img in the recovery folder with the stock one.
Then :
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4. Turn off your device.
6. Run Flash_tool.exe with Admin Rights
7. Chose Scatter-Loading and choose MT6582_Android_scatter.txt (in Recovery folder)
7.1. Now you will see checekd only one checkbox - recovery, if not click on it and choose recovery.img
7.2.. Press Download
7.3. Connect your device
7.4. Wait few seconds.
And that's it !
On a side note, if it seems stuck on a black screen with a loading circle after factory reset, you have to put the tablet in landscape mode and restart (the shutdown menu appears without any problem) - this issue doesn't seem related to recovery, but a bug within lenovo firmware and the first configuration screen.
Side note 2: The first boot after flashing new update might take 15mins.
Side note 3: After updating to the latest OTA you can go back to cwm recovery with the guide from the first post.
Credits @tenuis

I got the same tablet and I also am looking for a root. :/

Another waiting for rooting lenovo owner.
Same here, i was looking for a root guide and i couldn't find anything.
Does anyone else has a problem with long charging times?

Well it charges long and the charge stays long, so no issue here.
Seems that not that many lenovos root easily, but of course this is a pretty new device(?).

leripe said:
Well it charges long and the charge stays long, so no issue here.
Seems that not that many lenovos root easily, but of course this is a pretty new device(?).
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OK let's try this
Install mtk drivers
Install USB and adb drivers
Install v root 1.7.8
Now tick adb debugging and connect your device to PC run v root and click root button after device get connected to v root
Let me know if you have any issues
All the best ?
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk

The-Immortal said:
OK let's try this
Install mtk drivers
Install USB and adb drivers
Install v root 1.7.8
Now tick adb debugging and connect your device to PC run v root and click root button after device get connected to v root
Let me know if you have any issues
All the best ?
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk
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Can you link all the drivers?
Edit: Vroot link here: http://vrootdownload.info/vroot1.7.8/

leripe said:
Can you link all the drivers?
Edit: Vroot link here: http://vrootdownload.info/vroot1.7.8/
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If you have win7 or win8/8.1 USB drivers will automatically installed when you connect device
Adb driver I hope this will work
http://adbdriver.com/downloads/
If it fails make a google search am sure you will find it
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk

The-Immortal said:
If you have win7 or win8/8.1 USB drivers will automatically installed when you connect device
Adb driver I hope this will work
http://adbdriver.com/downloads/
If it fails make a google search am sure you will find it
Sent from my x604 using Tapatalk
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Installed everything and tried vroot once again (I have tried it before).
Still not rooted. And btw that vroot at least tries to install bunch of bloatware crap on the pc.
Edit:
I would suggest for anyone who installed Vroot to your pc to scan the whole pc after you uninstall the vroot.
Here are the scanning tools:
Malwarebytes
adwcleaner
superantispyware
hitmanpro

leripe said:
Installed everything and tried vroot once again (I have tried it before).
Still not rooted. And btw that vroot at least tries to install bunch of bloatware crap on the pc.
Edit:
I would suggest for anyone who installed Vroot to your pc to scan the whole pc after you uninstall the vroot.
Here are the scanning tools:
Malwarebytes
adwcleaner
superantispyware
hitmanpro
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I got a successful root by flashing Recovery.rar from lenovo-forums.ru, (it's easy to google, I'm not allowed to post links) with the included SPFlash Tool and afterwards flashing the needed SU binaryies and apk. However, this will mess up the OTA updates, and I can't find the stock recovery again.
Therefore, I really beg anyone having the stock recovery to post it, enabling us to switch between them, whenever we want to apply any OTAs.
Thanks a lot!

nkr said:
I got a successful root by flashing Recovery.rar from lenovo-forums.ru, (it's easy to google, I'm not allowed to post links) with the included SPFlash Tool and afterwards flashing the needed SU binaryies and apk. However, this will mess up the OTA updates, and I can't find the stock recovery again.
Therefore, I really beg anyone having the stock recovery to post it, enabling us to switch between them, whenever we want to apply any OTAs.
Thanks a lot!
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Well I very highly doubt that there will be any more updates for a device with this price range. And since the next android version is the L version, which requires more work than before.
Edit2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-lenovo-a3500-h-t2879208 found this. Tested and it works. Will edit it to the first post.

The same as me
i cant flash update.zip from cwm recovery and need to restore the stock recovery ...
I think flashing the stock rom can solve the problem..
.by using the sp flash tool we can select to flash recovery only ....unticking the others except recovery.img ....you just try to download the stock rom and flash the recovery

Same problem
Heya guys!
I have the same problem here.. I can't run the .zip file from the SD card, it get interrupted every time. Any ideas?
drabuaiad said:
The same as me
i cant flash update.zip from cwm recovery and need to restore the stock recovery ...
I think flashing the stock rom can solve the problem..
.by using the sp flash tool we can select to flash recovery only ....unticking the others except recovery.img ....you just try to download the stock rom and flash the recovery
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I dont know what you two are trying to do but this thread is about rooting the lenovo A3500-FL not about lenovo stock rom.

Rooting..
Yes indeed, that's what I'm trying to do. Rooting the A3500-FL. According to the instructions you need to install the SuperSU from a zip on your SD card. When I try do that it gets interrupted every time. Installing recovery went well. So I'm not getting what I do wrong? Any ideas?
leripe said:
I dont know what you two are trying to do but this thread is about rooting the lenovo A3500-FL not about lenovo stock rom.
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Mrosenho said:
Yes indeed, that's what I'm trying to do. Rooting the A3500-FL. According to the instructions you need to install the SuperSU from a zip on your SD card. When I try do that it gets interrupted every time. Installing recovery went well. So I'm not getting what I do wrong? Any ideas?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip and y ou mean this when you talk about update.zip?
And I hope you are using the install zip from sdcard option and the choose zip from sdcard option?
Boot to cmw.
Install zip from sdcard.
Choose zip from sdcard.
browse to your supersu zip and apply.
Now I also update the first post's guide, so you can check that out too.

Thanks for the help so far. But now I'm starting to doubt that the CWM install went successfully. Let me show you a picture of my screen after a failed install of the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip -file. (ht_tps://ww_w.dropb_ox.com/s/1wrnatzjk2gn42h/2014-10-09%2008.50.40.png?dl=0) (slightly modified link because of forum rules, just take out the _) I'm using the "apply update from sdcard" option, then I browse to the SuperSU.zip -file and apply it. Then it starts installation, but aborts it in a few seconds. So am I booting to just a normal recovery mode and not CWM? (Sorry if all this seems totally ignorant, I have only flashed roms before, never rooted a new device)
leripe said:
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip and you mean this when you talk about update.zip?
And I hope you are using the install zip from sdcard option and the choose zip from sdcard option?
Boot to cmw.
Install zip from sdcard.
Choose zip from sdcard.
browse to your supersu zip and apply.
Now I also update the first post's guide, so you can check that out too.
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Yup.. This is the problem. The recovery runs fine from Flash Tool and claims it installs it. (Download ok) But I still don't seem to have CWM on the device. It's just normal recovery mode. So any ideas about the CWM-installation? What could possibly go wrong? I get no error messages. Cheers.
//Mike
Mrosenho said:
Thanks for the help so far. But now I'm starting to doubt that the CWM install went successfully. Let me show you a picture of my screen after a failed install of the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip -file. (ht_tps://ww_w.dropb_ox.com/s/1wrnatzjk2gn42h/2014-10-09%2008.50.40.png?dl=0) (slightly modified link because of forum rules, just take out the _) I'm using the "apply update from sdcard" option, then I browse to the SuperSU.zip -file and apply it. Then it starts installation, but aborts it in a few seconds. So am I booting to just a normal recovery mode and not CWM? (Sorry if all this seems totally ignorant, I have only flashed roms before, never rooted a new device)
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thanks ...
It is work fine for me on a3500 fl with 4.4.2 ver a442_01_26_140911_se

Mrosenho said:
Yup.. This is the problem. The recovery runs fine from Flash Tool and claims it installs it. (Download ok) But I still don't seem to have CWM on the device. It's just normal recovery mode. So any ideas about the CWM-installation? What could possibly go wrong? I get no error messages. Cheers.
//Mike
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Same for me, what about this @leripe ?
EDIT// Oh, It's working now, tried to flash it one more time, then I held a power button until Lenovo logo appeared and then I pressed Vol UP and Vol DOWN and the CWM came in, thank you! Now my tablet is finally rooted

(ROOT) (CUSTOM RECOVERY) FOR MOTO G 1st GEN

Hello, guys this is my first post but i am quite sure that my methods work.If there any problems then u can surely ask in the section below. This thread will be a GUIDE TO ROOT AND INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY FOR MOTO G 1st Gen users.
Some prerequisites are:
1. Motorola drives (https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481)
2.Fastboot and recovery files (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9jf2va51ffg0pzq/AAAxDT-ETf7AESIcHGnfEgv7a?dl=0)
[ Let these files be downloaded and kept in Cdrive of ur pc and and place them on the desktop.. Please name this folder MOTO FILES]
3. SuperSu files https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ and[/url] paste it in ur phones internal memory and please do this after unlocking the bootloader cause bootloader unlocking will delete everything so its better to do it after unlocking bootloader
Download these files and ur done... Now lets continue to the fun part
This process involves three very simple steps :
1. Unlocking the Bootloader:-
This process is infact very easy to do. There are several guides on the internet regarding this process but the one that i suggest is by High On Android/ Max Lee . Follow his method and u can very easily unlock ur bootlader. Copy this url and see it for urself fellow guys...http://highonandroid.com/android-smartphones/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-motorola-android-smartphone
2. Erasing ur previous recovery and installing a new one and rooting ur phone all in one process
Some users have been reporting that even after installing custom recovery , whenever they go into recovery they enter into stock recovery. The actual problem is that the stock rom of the Moto G rewrites over the new custom recovery installed.
So we have to install the recovery actually twice but it only takes a few minutes
i) Firstly be sure to have lots of juice in your phone
ii) Boot ur phone into the bootloader by power offing ur device and then pressing the volume down and power button together for 10 seconds and then leaving both of them together.
iii) Now connect ur device to ur pc/laptop
iv) Now open a cmd and enter the following commands(press enter after every command)
- cd Desktop
-cd MOTO FILES
-fastboot flash recovery Recovery2.img
-fastboot reboot-bootloader
[MAKE SURE NOT TO REBOOT UR DEVICE ]
v) Now ur phone has custom recovery installed in it and u shud now enter into recovery mode by choosing the option from the bootloader, by pressing volume down and then volume up while in bootloader mode.
vi) This will open the Philz recovery that i have provided with. I prefer the philz recovery over the cwm one. Now go on and install the SuperSu update zip file. And BOOM ur Device is now rooted !!!!.
vii) Now reboot ur phone and u must install
-ROOT CHECKER (to check root)
- and most importantly ROOT EXPLORER
viii) After following step (vii), now if u try to go into recovery, u will be booted to stock recovery. So to prevent that use the ROOT EXPLORER app and go to the root \system\etc and delete the file named install-recovery.sh .
ix) After deleting the file u will once again have to follow step (iv) and install custom recovery this will ensure u having custom recovery even after rebooting ur device and u will have ROOT access as well

On which android version , were you on before rooting . 5.01 or 5.1 .

This method works for both 5.1 and 5.01

Hi am new for this platform I don't know anything about it... Plz help me out my what's up number is 9901146849

Is the first post too heavy for you?!
Follow the steps and be happy.
Gesendet von meinem Moto G mit Tapatalk

Remember: In some marshmallow ROMs (e. g. CM 13 and CyanPop) flashing SuperSU causes some trouble!

Andus1988 said:
Remember: In some marshmallow ROMs (e. g. CM 13 and CyanPop) flashing SuperSU causes some trouble!
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this method works for all lollipop versions, i dunno much about the marshmallow roms as i havent used them yet :good:

Ajay P said:
Hi am new for this platform I don't know anything about it... Plz help me out my what's up number is 9901146849
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whats the problem u facing ?

sanilch99 said:
this method works for all lollipop versions, i dunno much about the marshmallow roms as i havent used them yet :good:
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It could cumber the inbuilt root!

sanilch99 said:
whats the problem u facing ?
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My phone is not going on twrp mode(custom Recovery) I have followed the steps from YouTube video... I have downloaded all the things which he has mentioned in his description but one of the link (platform tool zip file) is missing, it shows the link is not available.. Plz provide me that file or help me in other way.. I don't want to break my phone.. As am new to this form.. If something lost I can't resolve by myself.. So better to tell me easy way n simple... Thank u in advance
YouTube video(https://youtu.be/dB627nv6-cE)

Ajay P said:
My phone is not going on twrp mode(custom Recovery) I have followed the steps from YouTube video... I have downloaded all the things which he has mentioned in his description but one of the link (platform tool zip file) is missing, it shows the link is not available.. Plz provide me that file or help me in other way.. I don't want to break my phone.. As am new to this form.. If something lost I can't resolve by myself.. So better to tell me easy way n simple... Thank u in advance
YouTube video(https://youtu.be/dB627nv6-cE)
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if u want to install twrp recovery and u have its file then i will suggest u to use my method that i have given above and instead writing the command
fastboot flash recovery Recovery2.img u can change it to fastboot flash recovery [name of the recovery file, dont forget the .img at the end]. Thats all u have to do. I saw that video prior to installing custom recovery in my phone too and noticed that his link was broken thats how i figured out my method of installing custom recovery. Its very easy. just follow the steps. :good::good::good:

sanilch99 said:
if u want to install twrp recovery and u have its file then i will suggest u to use my method that i have given above and instead writing the command
fastboot flash recovery Recovery2.img u can change it to fastboot flash recovery [name of the recovery file, dont forget the .img at the end]. Thats all u have to do. I saw that video prior to installing custom recovery in my phone too and noticed that his link was broken thats how i figured out my method of installing custom recovery. Its very easy. just follow the steps. :good::good::good:
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Thank you

thanks man! everything worked but your supersu was missing binary files so I had to download a new version.
Thanks for the tutorial!

notuger said:
thanks man! everything worked but your supersu was missing binary files so I had to download a new version.
Thanks for the tutorial!
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I will recheck that super su. file and make sure its perfect... Thanks for the response:good:

Once i finished steps all, When i open SuperSU, popup window says, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install in it. This is the Problem!
If you just upgraded to android 5.0, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
Plz help me on this....
if i check with root checker,
Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device

Works but could be simplified
Thanks for this useful post. I've just followed the instructions to root my XT1032 Stock Lollipop 5.1, and they work. However, I have a few comments:
[1] I had already installed Motorola Device Manager on my (Windows 7) PC, plus 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot'. This was sufficient – I didn't need to download the files in your prerequisite 2.
[2] You can use any compatible recovery image. I prefer TWRP, so downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-xt1032.img.
[3] The SuperSu zip file you've linked to is out of date. The current one is version 2.46 (for Lollipop).
[4] After flashing SuperSu it's advisable to wipe the cache and Dalvik cache.
[5] Root Checker showed that BusyBox wasn't installed, so I downloaded Stephen Erickson's BusyBox installer from the Play Store. This is an essential step, as most programs requiring root won't work without BusyBox. Perhaps it could be added to the OP?
[6] You don't need to use Root Explorer – any root-compatible file manager will do. I prefer Total Commander.
[7] Having deleted (or in my case renamed) install-recovery.sh and then rebooted, I didn't need to go back to step iv and reinstall the custom recovery; in my case TWRP was still there. I think your step ix is unnecessary; at least it's worth checking which recovery you have.
I hope these points are useful and not too nit-picking!

issam029 said:
Once i finished steps all, When i open SuperSU, popup window says, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install in it. This is the Problem!
If you just upgraded to android 5.0, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
Plz help me on this....
if i check with root checker,
Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device
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i have edited the previous link and given the new one. You can use this SU file. It will solve ur prob.

pcgardner said:
Thanks for this useful post. I've just followed the instructions to root my XT1032 Stock Lollipop 5.1, and they work. However, I have a few comments:
[1] I had already installed Motorola Device Manager on my (Windows 7) PC, plus 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot'. This was sufficient – I didn't need to download the files in your prerequisite 2.
[2] You can use any compatible recovery image. I prefer TWRP, so downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-xt1032.img.
[3] The SuperSu zip file you've linked to is out of date. The current one is version 2.46 (for Lollipop).
[4] After flashing SuperSu it's advisable to wipe the cache and Dalvik cache.
[5] Root Checker showed that BusyBox wasn't installed, so I downloaded Stephen Erickson's BusyBox installer from the Play Store. This is an essential step, as most programs requiring root won't work without BusyBox. Perhaps it could be added to the OP?
[6] You don't need to use Root Explorer – any root-compatible file manager will do. I prefer Total Commander.
[7] Having deleted (or in my case renamed) install-recovery.sh and then rebooted, I didn't need to go back to step iv and reinstall the custom recovery; in my case TWRP was still there. I think your step ix is unnecessary; at least it's worth checking which recovery you have.
I hope these points are useful and not too nit-picking!
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Reinstallation of custom recovery is not must its just for safety precautions and I have finally updated the SuperSu link. As far as Busybox u will have to install it customly only.

issam029 said:
once i finished steps all, when i open supersu, popup window says, "there is no su binary installed, and supersu cannot install in it. This is the problem!
If you just upgraded to android 5.0, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
Plz help me on this....
If i check with root checker,
sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device
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use the new su files i updated the link

facing problem after unlock bootloader mood for moto g 1st gen
Thanks a lot for your information...:good:
Bro!! I have already unlock bootloader mood.. Before rooting is it necessary to clear all data & app...??

[Complete Guide] SHIELD Tablet K1 Root, Custom Rom and Xposed Framework

Hello Guys,
At first a little background story:
I bought the Tablet 3 Month ago. I have got the Update to Android 6.0 in January and unfortunately, I applied it.
So If you don't want to apply a custom rom do not update to 6.0, because 5.1.1 is much better.
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
Ok, so let's get started:
At first you must install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC/Laptop/Mac.
Windows: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Linux/Mac: http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-adb-and-fastboot-on-mac-or-linux/
Here is the link for all OSs: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378
Before you can Root or flash a Custom Rom you must flash the recovery:
You will need:
-Nvidia Family Drivers(Extract it in a folder of your choice): http://nvidiashieldzone.com/files/shieldtv/shieldfamilydriver.zip not working anymore, official link:
http://developer.download.nvidia.com/mobile/shield/SHIELD_Family_WHQL_USB_driver_201801.zip
-As many of you are experiencing problems with my previously mentioned TWRP 2.8.7.3 version I am replacing the link with the official TWRP Shield Tablet Download Site. Just take the newest stable version: https://dl.twrp.me/shieldtablet/ (Put the file into the ADB+Fastboot Folder)
-TWRP 2.8.7.3 Recovery(Put the file into the ADB+Fastboot Folder): Download URL: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009777
Developer Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-touch-recovery-t3257172
Install the Drivers
Connect your Tablet to your PC
Windows:
Open your Device Manager
If there Is a device with a yellow ! klick on it and update the Drivers Manually(select the Folder where you extracted the Family Divers)
Linux:
You don't need any drivers
(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a "sudo" in front of it...)
Mac:
You also don't need any drivers
(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a "./" in front of it...)
Flash Recovery
1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot
2. Type in
Code:
adb devices
if you get a long term of numbers and letters your drivers are correctly installed, If this command does not bring up a device, check your cable connection and/or update your drivers again.
3. Now you must enable developer options on your SHIELD Tablet K1
3.1 Go to your Setting, scroll all the way down and choose Info(or similar)
3.2 Tap seven times on the Build Number
3.3 Now go back and now there is a new menu point Developer Options
3.4 Open them and Enable USB Debugging
4. Now type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
EDIT: 4.1 To enable the fastboot protocol, you must select "Fastboot mode" on the Tablet. After that type
Code:
fastboot devices
in order to check if fastboot is enabled.
5. Before you can do anything you must unlock the Bootloader
5.1 Type in
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
5.2 Follow the Instructions on the Terminal(On your tablet: press the volume down button and then the power button)
6. Now you are ready to flash the recovery
6.1 Type in
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-x.x.x-x-shieldtablet.img
6.2 Wait until it is finished then navigate with the volume buttons through the Menu on your Tablet and choose the option recovery mod with you power button
7. You are now in a custom Recovery on this point you must decide what you want to do:
-Do you only want to root your Device
-Or do you want to install a custom rom
Custom Rom
If you want to be on the safe side you should consider wiping the /data partition (Troubleshoot section at the end of the Post)
1. You can access your tablet from your PC
2. Now move your Custom rom to your internal or SD Card Storage
2.1 Download your custom rom of your choice.
2.1.1 Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Android 5.1.1) and BlissPop v4.0.3 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=150249
2.1.2 Cyanogenmod 13.0 (Android 6.0) https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=27600&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
2.1.3 Nvidia Shield Tablet Resurrection ROM (Android 6.x) https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=60681&sort_by=date&sort_dir=DESC
2.1.4 BlissPop
2.2 Download Google Apps (Gapps) (ARM Device)
2.2.1 Android 5.1 http://opengapps.org/?api=5.1&variant=stock
2.2.2 Android 6.0 http://opengapps.org/?api=6.0&variant=nano
2.3 Download Nvidia Apps (You still need to install Nvidia Shield HUB from the Play Store)http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/development/shield-apps-cyanogenmod-12-t3070116
3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up
3.1 Now go to Wipe. For a dirty flash you will only need to wipe the Dalvik and Cache for a full wipe select Dalvik, System, Data, Cache
4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the .zip of your Custom Rom
4.1 To install the Google Apps click on Add More Zips and select the GApps zip
4.2 And again click on Add More Zips and select nvsystemservices.zip
4.3 now you can Swipe to Confirm Flash
Root
Download the Latest Stabel SuperSU file: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu-stable and copy it to the internal or SD Card Storage
For Android 7.0 (Nougat) the SuperSU r4 2.78 version is confirmed working.
1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot
2. Type in
Code:
adb reboot recovery
to enter the recovery mode
3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up
4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip (or similar) and Swipe to Confirm Flash
5. Restart you Tablet and now a new App SuperSU is Installed
Xposed Framework
Download the Xposed Framework Zip file, take the newest version:
(The Shield Quad Core has a 32 bit arm architecture, so you need the framework for arm)
SDK21 for Android 5.0: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk21/arm/
SDK22 for Android 5.1: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk22/arm/
SDK23 for Android 6.0: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm/
and the apk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3921508&d=1477916609
and move them to you Tablet.
Developer Thread (for the uninstaller): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Go to Recovery with Root
1. Now that you have root you don't need you PC anymore. Go to the Play store and download Quick Boot
2. Open Quick Boot and klick on Recovery
3. Allow Root rights and the Tablet should boot into recovery
Go to Recovery without Root
1. Shut down your Tablet
2. Press and hold the Vol down button and the Power button until the Bootloader screen appears
3. Navigate with the volume buttons through the Menu on your Tablet and choose the option recovery mod with you power button
Install Xposed Framework
1. In the TWRP Recovery (Optionally you can make a Backup) select Install and choose the xposed-v80-sdk22-arm.zip file
2. When you get an Error let me know
3. Now Restart you Tablet and install the .apk file normally
4. In the App Press Framework and now there should be a green writing saying: Xposed Framework version 80 is active
5. Here is a list of very useful programs for the Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/best-xposed-modules-android-t3103027
Please Leave a post if you are getting errors or something isn't clearly explained! And if I could help you, consider giving me a Thanks
Troubleshoot
If you are stuck in a Bootloop:
Without data loss(e.g. when you installed Xposed framework zip and its stuck in a bootloop)
1. flash the stock rom boot image BUT ONLY IF YOU DONT USE A CUSTOM ROM (it will probably loose root). go to https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Tablet K1&tx=$additional,shield and download the latest NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 Recovery OS Image
2. Unpack the zip file and flash it to your Tablet
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If something went wrong while flashing a custom rom (after that you will need to flash the custom/stock rom again)
wipe the /data partition. It could be encrypted from the previous rom. Be aware that you need to reinstall the rom, therefore loose all your data. Troubleshot guide by agentbob123
-Toby
Credits:
@xsquid mac support
@agentbob123 suggestion to mention to wipe the /data partition as a solution for being stuck in a bootloop
@champs777 suggested the newest TWRP
@grävling mentioned importance of waiting until the recovery flash is finished

Toby9 said:
Hello Guys,
At first a litte background story:
I bought the Tablet 3 Month ago. I have got the Update to Android 6.0 in January and unfortunately i applied it.
So If you don't want to apply a custom rom do not update to 6.0, because 5.1.1 is much better.
Ok, so let's get started:
I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
At first you must install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC/Laptop/Mac.
Here is the link for all OSs: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378
Before you can Root or flash a Custom Rom you must flash the recovery:
You will need:
-Nvidia Family Drivers(Extract it in a folder of you choice): http://nvidiashieldzone.com/files/shieldtv/shieldfamilydriver.zip
-TWRP 2.8.7.3 Recovery(Put the file into the ADB+Fastboot Folder):
Download URL: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009777
Developer Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-touch-recovery-t3257172
Install the Drivers
Connect your Tablet to your PC
Windows:
Open your Device Manager
If there Is a device with a yellow ! klick on it and update the Drivers Manually(select the Folder where you extracted the Family Divers)
Linux:
You dont need any drivers
(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a sudo in front of it...)
Mac:
2016/02/16 Please leave a post if you how to do this
1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot
2. Type in
Code:
adb devices
if you get a long term of numbers and letters your drivers are correctly installen, If this command does not bring up a device, check your cable connection and/or update your drivers again.
3. Now you must enable developer options on your SHIELD Tablet K1
3.1 Go to your Setting, scroll all the way down and choose Info(or similar)
3.2 Tap seven times on the Build Number
3.3 Now go back and now there is a new menu point Developer Options
3.4 Open them and Enable USB Debugging
4. Now type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
5. Before you can do anyting you must unlock the Bootloader
5.1 Type in
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
5.2 Follow the Instructions on the Terminal(On your tablet: press the volume down button and then the power button)
6. No you are ready to flash the recovery
6.1 Type in
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.3-shieldtablet.img
6.2 Wait until it is finished then move with the volume buttons through the Menu on your Tablet an choose the option recovery mod with you power button
7. You are now in a custom Recovery on this point you must decide what you want to do:
-Do you only want to root your Device
-Or do you want to install a cutom rom
Custom Rom
1. You can access your tablet on your pc
2. Now move your Custom rom to your internal or SD Card Storage
2.1 Download your custom rom of your choice. I decided to use Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Android 5.1.1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...-cyanogenmod-12-shield-tablet-lte-na-t3055043
2.2 Download Google Apps (Gapps) (ARM Device) http://opengapps.org/?api=5.1&variant=stock
2.3 Download Nvidia Apps (You still need to install Nvidia Shield HUB from the Play Store)http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/development/shield-apps-cyanogenmod-12-t3070116
3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up
4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the .zip of your Custom Rom
4.1 To install the Google Apps click on Add More Zips an select the GApps zip
4.2 And again click on Add More Zips and select nvsystemservices.zip
4.3 now you can Swipe to Confirm Flash
Root
Download the Latest Stabel SuperSU file: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu-stable and copy it to the internal or SD Card Storage
1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot
2. Type in
Code:
adb reboot recovery
to enter the recovery mode
3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up
4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip (or similar) and Swipe to Confirm Flash
5. Restart you Tablet and now a new App SuperSU is Installen
Please Leave a post if you are getting errors or someting isn't clearly explaned!
-Toby
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My tablet just keeps rebooting to the lock screen whenever I try to go to recovery mode... Somehow twrp doesn't stick... It did when I was on Lollipop. I have already tried to flash the recovery, do a full reboot before trying to get in twrp but without success.

On mac
You dont need any drivers
(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a ./ in front of it...)
example being ./fastboot oem unlock

xsquid said:
On mac
You dont need any drivers
(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a ./ in front of it...)
example being ./fastboot oem unlock
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Thank you I added this in guide

nielsscholte said:
My tablet just keeps rebooting to the lock screen whenever I try to go to recovery mode... Somehow twrp doesn't stick... It did when I was on Lollipop. I have already tried to flash the recovery, do a full reboot before trying to get in twrp but without success.
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Try other TWRP versions like 2.8.7.0 or 2.8.7.1 i think the 3.0.0.0 is for Andoid 6.0 devices so if you are currently in the newest version of the Android OS try this one out
The 3.0 versionof TWRP was unstabel on my device so you should flash it wipe the storage and flash one of the older ones

nielsscholte said:
My tablet just keeps rebooting to the lock screen whenever I try to go to recovery mode... Somehow twrp doesn't stick... It did when I was on Lollipop. I have already tried to flash the recovery, do a full reboot before trying to get in twrp but without success.
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3.0.0.0 wasn't out yet when I did mine but it was doing the same thing and this worked perfectly:
fards said:
Try deleting recoveryonboot.p in /system
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Credit to fards.

xsquid said:
3.0.0.0 wasn't out yet when I did mine but it was doing the same thing and this worked perfectly:
Credit to fards.
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How can I remove this file without root ?

SonicDBZFan07 said:
How can I remove this file without root ?
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Try your normal command line for flashing recovery except change flash to boot. It doesn't flash it, just boots to it.
In other words, if you are using:
1. Fastboot Flash recovery recoveryname.img
Do instead:
2. Fastboot boot recovery recoveryname.img
While in recovery (make sure the supersu zip is on the sd card or wherever you normally flash files from first) flash supersu. You should now be rooted but without a recovery.
Go then to delete the file and then reboot, flash the recovery as normal (#1), reboot and then it should be good to go. It was for me.

rooted device no need to unlock bootloader it will unlock for ittself
just go to playstore and dowload twrp manager
choose the name of your device
and choose one of the two versions available
for shield tablet the version 3.0.0.0 doesnt work well it spilts the screen but wthe other version Works great
the link is twrpmanager on play.google
this way you dont need to connect your tablet to your pc

Great work!

Thank you for the awesome guide. Besides deleting the TegraOTA apk, is there any other app/service that I should disable to prevent OTA updates?

Followed the guide after screwing my device up with official firmware. Thanks for nothing Nvidia, why are you offering OTA that cause the device to stop working correctly.
Nothing happened other than appearing to boot itself to the "powered by android" (kernel) screen over and over.
Held down power + volume UP ...
And it factory reset itself.
Somehow.
Did I mention that Nvidia is a terrible company?
Edit: Fixed using TWRP v3.0.0 - this guide should be updated to reflect this particuarly as people who screw their device up after trusting Nvidia OTA MM will be using it.

diji1 said:
Followed the guide after screwing my device up with official firmware. Thanks for nothing Nvidia, why are you offering OTA that cause the device to stop working correctly.
Nothing happened other than appearing to boot itself to the "powered by android" (kernel) screen over and over.
Held down power + volume UP ...
And it factory reset itself.
Somehow.
Did I mention that Nvidia is a terrible company?
Edit: Fixed using TWRP v3.0.0 - this guide should be updated to reflect this particuarly as people who screw their device up after trusting Nvidia OTA MM will be using it.
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I'm sorry that you had that problem but this guide is a general guide and not an screw nvidia (besides they are awesom giving us a really good tablet for 200 Buck, but jea?) guide. TWRP v3.0.0 has his bugs so generally when you have finished deleting the stock rom you should flash TWRP 2.8.7.3 works the most stabel.

Trafalgar Square said:
Great work!
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Thanks, i appreciate that

Add TWRP to M image (Shield 1.1)
Folks,
Just received Nvidia Shield K1 and OTA immediately upgraded it to M (Shield 1.1) and I unlocked bootloader no problem. However when I go to flash or temp boot twrp 2.x or 3.x it flashes OK, but when I reboot (either via fastboot or hard off/start to recovery manually) it appears it is overwriting the recovery partition and it just boots normally.
Is there a limitation to flashing twrp bootloader in M, and do I have to downgrade to L to flash recovery partition?
I seem to be happy w/ stock (limited stick time), I just want to root at this point and install my favs. Once I get this running will supersu pro preserve root, or do I need to turn off nvidia OTA process.
Also I see optimization for chrome, does this do anything X1 optimizations)?
Thanks

psychic99 said:
Folks,
Just received Nvidia Shield K1 and OTA immediately upgraded it to M (Shield 1.1) and I unlocked bootloader no problem. However when I go to flash or temp boot twrp 2.x or 3.x it flashes OK, but when I reboot (either via fastboot or hard off/start to recovery manually) it appears it is overwriting the recovery partition and it just boots normally.
Is there a limitation to flashing twrp bootloader in M, and do I have to downgrade to L to flash recovery partition?
I seem to be happy w/ stock (limited stick time), I just want to root at this point and install my favs. Once I get this running will supersu pro preserve root, or do I need to turn off nvidia OTA process.
Also I see optimization for chrome, does this do anything X1 optimizations)?
Thanks
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After you flash twrp reboot to recovery. I may be wrong, but I think the stock ROM overwrites the custom recovery at reboot. If you reboot to twrp first after flash, twrp will disable this.
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Hi everyone,
Yesterday got my new Nvidia Shield Tegra K1 and upon using it I noticed it's a great tablet for it's price range and will do my job easier while flying my Phantom 4. To be honest it's seems very stable and solid but was thinking about rooting it. I have some questions regarding the process wince I haven't rooted anything since my HTC Fire, log time ago that was. What are the benefits of rooting this device ? Will I still be able to update the Shield with its official updates ? Will I be able to roll back to an unrooted tablet should I need too ? I wasn't planning on flashing a custom rom but if I'll do what are the pros and cons of doing so ? I know that maybe searching this forum I would find all the answers needed but since there is so much information and threads I'm lost as from were to start from.
Would be nice to guide me about how to properly root my device with all the necessary links. My tab is running on Android 6.0.
I thank you so much guys for the hard work you all do in providing such information. I know it takes a lot of time and patience.

I just got a Shield K1. I like it a lot but I wanted to root it. Then I saw how confusing it is to distinguish between it and the previous model. My guess is whatever is out there that says Shield Tablet means the old one not the K1. I also updated mine to MM cause I'm using and 128GB micro sd card for internal storage. I guess I'll just have to wait until more support comes out for this tablet such as a stable TWRP 3.0 Recovery and the ability to gain root access and custom ROMs like CM 13.

do you recommed to install all OTAs before install custom recovery and custom roms or is it better to install twrp-2.8.7.1 out of the box and then go for the custom stuff ?

I would install all updates to get the latest bootloader. Do not install twrp 2.8.7.1. Install the official 3.0.x from the official site.