Database Users

[ROOT\RECOVERY\ROMS][NX008HD8G] Nextbook 8" Resources

WARNING: These files are reported as not working on Next8HD8G tablets manufactured after August 2013. Check your serial number. If it begins YFG1013... YFG1113... or higher, do not use these files. You may try to root using Cydia Impactor instead. If you do root one of the newer tablets, please dump the ROM for the rest of us!​
Nextbook 8"​
The Nextbook 8 is an afordable 99USD tablet from walmart. Widelly adapted but not with any serious unofficial development going on. I purchased one for a friend and couldn't resist to tweak it. I tried to find some ROMs to no avail. Also rooting was a long journey. So I decided to create this resource thread to help out people to this device and even present my own ROM. So without further to do I begin :​
Rooting & Recovery the Easy way​
Rooting was my first concern so I could de-bloat the tablet itself since it came with various unused software. The most efficient method I came across was the one presented by shaunmt at the freaktab forums here. So let me show you how it's done.
1. Download the modified stock recovery from shaunmt
2. Extract the archive and place the image in the root of your external SD card! NOT THE INTERNAL ONE!
3. Download and copy the root package by Kyser to your external SD card!
4. Power off the tablet and then hold down both volume keys while holding the power button. The tablet should show the first splash screen and then a black one followed by the recovery screen.
5. Use the Volume keys to navigate in the menu and the power button to confirm your selection. Select flash from EXT (or something like that), then select your SD card and then select the root package to install. The root package will be installed. Navigate back to the root mneu and select "reboot system"
6. Rooting should have finished and your tablet once powered on should be permanently rooted. But in the case that you don't see a root management application go to the Play Store and download either SuperSU or Super User.
7. Finished!
ROMs ​
1. Stock ROM - Packed by shaunmt at freaktab - here
2. nextGen 8" - By CedArctic - Comming soon​
Always perform a full wipe when installing ROMs. Neither of these ROMs has been personally tested by me. Shaunmt from freaktab owns all the work on the thread (except my ROM).

Reserved for future needs

Keep an eye on my threads at FreakTab... there is lots more coming soon...
ShaunMT
Developer at FreakTab.com

help
i did every step and installation was aborted... any tips?

You don't have the custom recovery file in your EXTERNAL sd card. The stock recovery aborts the installation due to not recognising the google installation keys.

How would I go about dumping the ROM so we can make recovery and a custom ROM. Mine is the newer one. Rooted and debloated
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

sir shaunmt can you examine my dump files if it is usable in porting any custom recovery in my device? here's my dump file..
http://www.4shared.com/rar/kpulgLt3ce/romdump.html?
thanks for the help in advance..

Same here
I picked one up for either modding or dismantling it to see if I could build it. So the root thing is new to me, I have been spending a few days reading over you guys tuts and suggestions. I came across this one and it seemed fairly simple, take the downloads, extract to SD and recovery reboot? However it has not worked. If I push both volumes I get small yellow script at top saying DNX Fastboot mode, if I do the volume up button with power, I get the options of REBOOT, RECOVERY,POWER OFF, and I believe one other one. Either way I seem to hit a wall. I'm have no doubt it's me, but I would a appreciate a lil advice.
Thank you

NX008HD8G, Firmware? Root?
Hey Guys! I was wondering if maybe there was another link to the files? Has anyone figured out how to update the firmware on the NX008HD8G? I’m having trouble trying to root and I’m unable to find anything on how to at least update the firmware to 4.4.2. I’ve been having trouble with google play services, and could use either the stock rom or maybe a custom. Please help! Hopefully someone sees this!

Rooting NX008HD8G
These files are dead. Is there anything way you could update them? I’m unable to root or even update firmware. :victory: @CedArctic @shaunmt

[Q] I wanna root my lenovo a3500-hv ,, any idea ??

I bought a tablet lenovo a3500-hv with android version 4.2.2
I wanna root it ,, pls.
I used framaroot but no way the problem still and it failed
Pls help me and thank alot

Rooting and backup or lenovo a35000
MidoTayel said:
I bought a tablet lenovo a3500-hv with android version 4.2.2
I wanna root it ,, pls.
I used framaroot but no way the problem still and it failed
Pls help me and thank alot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi @MidoTayel i have also bought a Lenovo a3500-HV less than a week ago i know of two goo tools that can help you root they are:-
Farmaroot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
ROOT Genius- http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
But i would recommend that you WAIT A FEW DAYS as you know that after rooting the system can get corrupted (Based upon the app you install) thus you would send it to the service center and they would charge a lot of money(root void your warrenty). Apparently i am researching how to create and flash scattle files (Backup images of all system files,recovery.img,boot.img........) in Lenovo a3500-HV(Companies use this method to install android after the tablet is made).
Also i am researching how to create a clockworkmod recovery which will help in flashing updates and flash.zip modification and will also create nandroid backup of your entire system
If you can wait a few more days (5-6) days i will email you a set of tutorials from backuping imei numbers to creating scatter files(Right now i am sorting the best tutorial and good information from the junk in the different forums and blogs). With this information you do not need to go to the service center for any software issue anymore all you would need is an computer and a OTG cable (the cable used to connect phone to computer) and if you install custom recovery you would not need that also (Saved over Rs6000 in my previous tablet software problems)
I am also planning to make a thread upon the LENOVO a3500-HV
Also i have a few QUESTION i want to know if you are facing these problems as i want to know if it is only in my tablet or the entire firmware
-Does the tablet restart between every 4-5-6 hours
-The GPS does not work Test using GPS TEST app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest&hl=en ) Already found some fixes but it needs root
-Can you boot into recovery mode or does it get stuck in the boot logo
-Can you install CPU-Z ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=en ) and check if the hardware is the mt6582 model (Picture given below)
LAST of all can you give me your email id as yau are the only other Lenovo A3500-HV (Model is new) member i could find and i will first email all the tutorials i.e. doc,vedios,pdf to you and help you through email and chat
And if you only want to root and don't care it goes to the service center please atleast tell me if the root is working or not THANL YOU
Email ID - [email protected]
:victory:

anandisrocking007 said:
Hi @MidoTayel i have also bought a Lenovo a3500-HV less than a week ago i know of two goo tools that can help you root they are:-
Farmaroot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
ROOT Genius- http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
But i would recommend that you WAIT A FEW DAYS as you know that after rooting the system can get corrupted (Based upon the app you install) thus you would send it to the service center and they would charge a lot of money(root void your warrenty). Apparently i am researching how to create and flash scattle files (Backup images of all system files,recovery.img,boot.img........) in Lenovo a3500-HV(Companies use this method to install android after the tablet is made).
Also i am researching how to create a clockworkmod recovery which will help in flashing updates and flash.zip modification and will also create nandroid backup of your entire system
If you can wait a few more days (5-6) days i will email you a set of tutorials from backuping imei numbers to creating scatter files(Right now i am sorting the best tutorial and good information from the junk in the different forums and blogs). With this information you do not need to go to the service center for any software issue anymore all you would need is an computer and a OTG cable (the cable used to connect phone to computer) and if you install custom recovery you would not need that also (Saved over Rs6000 in my previous tablet software problems)
I am also planning to make a thread upon the LENOVO a3500-HV
Also i have a few QUESTION i want to know if you are facing these problems as i want to know if it is only in my tablet or the entire firmware
-Does the tablet restart between every 4-5-6 hours
-The GPS does not work Test using GPS TEST app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest&hl=en ) Already found some fixes but it needs root
-Can you boot into recovery mode or does it get stuck in the boot logo
-Can you install CPU-Z ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=en ) and check if the hardware is the mt6582 model (Picture given below)
LAST of all can you give me your email id as yau are the only other Lenovo A3500-HV (Model is new) member i could find and i will first email all the tutorials i.e. doc,vedios,pdf to you and help you through email and chat
And if you only want to root and don't care it goes to the service center please atleast tell me if the root is working or not THANL YOU
Email ID - [email protected]
:victory:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for reply and that's my email [email protected]

GREAT !!
I finally found other guys having Lenovo A3500-HV
@MidoTayel
I guess you can use vRoot to root this model of lenovo (A3500).
But as @anandisrocking007 mentioned, I also recommend that you wait. Because the root may be dangerous without CWM recovery to make backup image of your system.
@anandisrocking007
I am happpy with your researching and waiting you…
I have some answers of your questions:
1- My tablet doesn't restart automatically ever from I bought it.
2- You can boot into recovery mode by holding the three buttons together (Vol. up + Vol. down + Power) after shutting down the device.
Other problems I will check them later.
Thanks.

ibraheem_alex said:
GREAT !!
I finally found other guys having Lenovo A3500-HV
@MidoTayel
I guess you can use vRoot to root this model of lenovo (A3500).
But as @anandisrocking007 mentioned, I also recommend that you wait. Because the root may be dangerous without CWM recovery to make backup image of your system.
@anandisrocking007
I am happpy with your researching and waiting you…
I have some answers of your questions:
1- My tablet doesn't restart automatically ever from I bought it.
2- You can boot into recovery mode by holding the three buttons together (Vol. up + Vol. down + Power) after shutting down the device.
Other problems I will check them later.
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU i had thought that i had bought a tablet with a corrupted recovery as the previous model a3000 had a different set of command to go to recovery take a look at it yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a3000/general/lenovo-a3000-startup-modes-t2656140
So are you rooted by vroot
ok and one more thing power+vol up =Factory mode(Dangerous if you do not know what you are doing)
and if you can not understand the chinese this is the translation
工厂模式
Factory Mode
感应器校准 Sensor Calibration
自动测试 Automatic Test
单项测试 Individual Tests
测试报告 Test Report
调试测试项 Debugging Test Items
浦除e MMC Format e-MMC
版本信息 Version Information
重启手机 Restart The Phone
and again thank you also tonight/tomorrow morning i will send a set of ussd(you just have to press call after typing the code) code to check if the bootloader of the phone is locked like asus(Then i can not flash and root as it will brick th phone[though the chances of this happening in lenovo is 2% as all the previous model's bootloader is unlocked but better safe than sorry])

MidoTayel said:
I bought a tablet lenovo a3500-hv with android version 4.2.2
I wanna root it ,, pls.
I used framaroot but no way the problem still and it failed
Pls help me and thank alot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi @divergent and @ibraheem_alex can you type the following USSD codes in your device
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
Please give me a feedback... i can make the tutorials and instructions but i also need you the give feedback and help it can incrase my work speed i shall try to publish everything by this wednesday-thusday......

anandisrocking007 said:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU i had thought that i had bought a tablet with a corrupted recovery as the previous model a3000 had a different set of command to go to recovery take a look at it yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-a3000/general/lenovo-a3000-startup-modes-t2656140
So are you rooted by vroot
ok and one more thing power+vol up =Factory mode(Dangerous if you do not know what you are doing)
and if you can not understand the chinese this is the translation
工厂模式
Factory Mode
感应器校准 Sensor Calibration
自动测试 Automatic Test
单项测试 Individual Tests
测试报告 Test Report
调试测试项 Debugging Test Items
浦除e MMC Format e-MMC
版本信息 Version Information
重启手机 Restart The Phone
and again thank you also tonight/tomorrow morning i will send a set of ussd(you just have to press call after typing the code) code to check if the bootloader of the phone is locked like asus(Then i can not flash and root as it will brick th phone[though the chances of this happening in lenovo is 2% as all the previous model's bootloader is unlocked but better safe than sorry])
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi @anandisrocking007
I am sorry for the late reply .. I was very busy.
I still not rooted my Lenovo A3500
I just suggest to use vRoot but I didn't know the result.
Thank you for your chinese translation of Factory Mode .. I accedently format my device first time when I trying to boot into recovery mode
……… .
---------- Post added at 05:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:43 PM ----------
anandisrocking007 said:
Hi @divergent and @ibraheem_alex can you type the following USSD codes in your device
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
Please give me a feedback... i can make the tutorials and instructions but i also need you the give feedback and help it can incrase my work speed i shall try to publish everything by this wednesday-thusday......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After I typing USSD code the code is gone after latest star "*" and nothing happen !!!
What should I do after that ?? .. How to go to Service info ?!!

Thanks for all and I wanna know if it's dangerous to root it or no ??

ibraheem_alex said:
Hi @anandisrocking007
I am sorry for the late reply .. I was very busy.
I still not rooted my Lenovo A3500
I just suggest to use vRoot but I didn't know the result.
Thank you for your chinese translation of Factory Mode .. I accedently format my device first time when I trying to boot into recovery mode
……… .
---------- Post added at 05:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:43 PM ----------
After I typing USSD code the code is gone after latest star "*" and nothing happen !!!
What should I do after that ?? .. How to go to Service info ?!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi @ibraheem_alex so the USSD anomaly is not only for my phone its ok not to worry i am 95% sure that lenovo does not have locked bootloader also did you check the GPS is it working also use CPU-Z to check the chipset model mine is MT6582 when everything is over i would be uploading the scatterfile backup for everyone to use i just want to know if more than one type of model is released as different countries have different chipset but the same model (Pss..It won't have an impact on the tutorials that i shall post as you shall make a backup of your own phone :highfive
Tutorial Update- i have managed to download some vedios from sites and found a lot of tutorials that i have saved in .docx format just 1-2 more sites are left i shall then sort out the best one and if require will merge some to make a better one all and all i shall post it within a few days the tablet is an huge investment i think its fine to be a little patient....... (Pss...i shall be uploading it in google drive and will publish the link...:good
---------- Post added at 12:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:59 AM ----------
MidoTayel said:
Thanks for all and I wanna know if it's dangerous to root it or no ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi @MidoTayel let me put this in simple words take windows for example where there is a guest account and there is a admin account in guest you can use the software but can not write anything in the C Drive(Also can't install software which are stored in C Drive) in that way Windows's C Drive=System Partition on android so when you get a phone its always in guest mode when you root it it gives you admin access. Some apps require to write or change file for it to work eg ROMtoolbox , Xposed module etc when you are not rooted the apps save all files into the data partition and if any problem occurs you can do a factory reset (i.e deleting the data partition) and it will be the same but if you are rooted and have some problem in the system partition even factory reset won't it goes to the service centre and they charge. Scatter file backup and nandroid backup are ways to backup an entire android OS ie system,data partition along with others its like you are creating an entire android installation setup and when your phone is bricked you can reinstall it. Overall i can tell you that the privilages of root outweigh the risk a lot what every you do try to research a little (I took 2 months to root my last tablet) and always make a scatter file and/or nandroid backup as soon as you root (First backup then check the cool device i.e ASAP) you root to be 100% safe
I am making tutorial to hep you root or create a backup....
Hope this helps i was confused for weeks thinking what is root when i started android..hope you don't face the same problem
PRESS THANKS IF IT HELPS.....:victory:

My chipset model is MT6582 .. It is same as your chipset.
I couldn't determine if my GPS working or not...
I used the GPS Test as you mention but also I can't know if it working correctly or not .. May I will make another test while moving in car.
But I captured this photo from the app .. May it help you.
See the photo in attachments.

Hi, I have a model A3500-FL (without back camera).
GPS works, locks in about a minute out in the open. Tablet lacks AGPS (no data connection). It's MT6582 which can use Mediatek's proprietary EPO to speed up positioning, but due to no root I cannot verfy if it is working or not.
Anyone tried backing up A3500 via SPFlash or MTKdroid tools or rooting?

Hey i wanna install the kali linux on my tab so if there is other way to do it without root it pls tell me

Hi
Me to .. I need to run Linux Ubuntu on my tablet.
But I think NO way to run linux without rooting your tablet.

This is how I rooted my A3500-FL under Xubuntu 14.04 (i have win 7 in VM):
1. install Virtualbox, not the OSE edition - get the full version from Oracle website and also the extesion pack (it enables direct access to USB devices)
2. Install windows (XP or 7, don't know about later versions)
3. Grab a copy of RootGenius from here
4. Enable usb debugging on tablet Connect your tablet via usb, make sure it is recognized by ubuntu, there is no need to mount it
lsusb for my device:
Code:
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 17ef:7738 Lenovo
5. Start your windows installation and mount the USB in virtualbox (there is a button for that at the bottom of a windows running your VM), make sure windows sees your device, it will probably fail to install the drivers
6. Start RootGenius, it should download and install drivers for this phone. Tutorial including usb debugging here. Click root a wait for a minute. Done
If yu are running windows skip steps 1-2.
Optional: make full system backup here
I did a backup before rooting. MTK tools somehow sneaked su binary past the android defences and got shell root after backing up.

MidoTayel said:
I bought a tablet lenovo a3500-hv with android version 4.2.2
I wanna root it ,, pls.
I used framaroot but no way the problem still and it failed
Pls help me and thank alot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
use kingo android root .i tested it,but use it with your responsibility
anyone has stock rom for a3500 .plz i need it :crying:

hi, friends
i am going to buy this device shortly after my galaxy wonder had been theft.
i love cyanogenmod roms and i think that we can port CM11 or CM12 to this device in the near future.
i know that the device is really new but nothing impossible.
we can work together fro the project and i will inform you the day i will by the device.
cheers

piuma said:
use kingo android root .i tested it,but use it with your responsibility
anyone has stock rom for a3500 .plz i need it :crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So did you screw up your device using kingo

Thanks very much

doesn't work anymore
after upgrading to kitkat(official) i've lost root permission, i've tried to root it again with Root Genius but this time it doesn't work.
cshadow said:
This is how I rooted my A3500-FL under Xubuntu 14.04 (i have win 7 in VM):
1. install Virtualbox, not the OSE edition - get the full version from Oracle website and also the extesion pack (it enables direct access to USB devices)
2. Install windows (XP or 7, don't know about later versions)
3. Grab a copy of RootGenius from here
4. Enable usb debugging on tablet Connect your tablet via usb, make sure it is recognized by ubuntu, there is no need to mount it
lsusb for my device:
Code:
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 17ef:7738 Lenovo
5. Start your windows installation and mount the USB in virtualbox (there is a button for that at the bottom of a windows running your VM), make sure windows sees your device, it will probably fail to install the drivers
6. Start RootGenius, it should download and install drivers for this phone. Tutorial including usb debugging here. Click root a wait for a minute. Done
If yu are running windows skip steps 1-2.
Optional: make full system backup here
I did a backup before rooting. MTK tools somehow sneaked su binary past the android defences and got shell root after backing up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

How did you upgrade? OTA updater shows me only some minor version upgrade.

[How-To] BLU Studio 5.0 C (D536U) – Rooting, Recovery Install, Flash Latest Stock Rom

Hello everyone on the XDA community.
This is my first post here ..!
To begin excuse my very bad English, I used a translator to do this. Second, moderators apologies if it is not the right place, I ask a little patience and if you need to edit or move the topic, are in every right to do so.
Thanks in advance.
WARNING: This method has been tested by me, but do not hold me responsible for lost data on their devices or if they suffer irreparable damage. The method should be used with caution, following the steps explained below and must possess knowledge of the use of the tools used. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Tools to be used:
BLU Phone Drivers
Universal ADB Drivers
SP Flash Tools v5.1436.00.000
Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom
Kingo Root
Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek
The first step and most important is: BACKUP, support all device data if possible make a backup of the complete ROM Stock, since in case of a "sudden death" can use this to revive the device. In the XDA Developers forums are methods to do this kind of support.
Steps that I have followed for an update ROM Stock, rooting and subsequent installation of custom recovery:
If you have any drivers installed for your BLU device uninstall them before seeing step 2.
Install the device driver for BLU
ADB drivers installed Universal
Enable USB debugging on development options
Download and install the ROM Stock mentioned above using the following::
Open SP Flash Tool.
Click scatter-loading then select the scatter file inside the ROM you downloaded (must be unzipped of course).
Change "Download" to "Firmware upgrade" (under scatter-loading file).
Click in "Download" button.
Take battery out of your phone and insert it again. make sure your phone does not turn on (If phone has an internal battery then just make sure the phone is off).
Plug in your phone to your PC.
The green check mark means you're good to go.
After installing the new ROM Stock, or if you were already using that version of the ROM Stock must install the Kingo Root, then connect your device and the program will recognize it immediately. The whole process is very simple and takes very little time, stay tuned to the screen of your device for confirmations.
Already having installed and running ROM Stock and rooting and undamaged device, run the program TWRP Setup, this will create the MTK-TWRP folder on your desktop, in it we find the TWRP.exe program which execute and follow the steps described in THIS POST.
And with that we have our rooting device with a new version of ROM Stock and custom recovery.
FINAL NOTE: In my case after installing the new version of ROM Stock did a search for update from the device, and found a new version: BLU_D536U_V10_GENERIC. The downloaded and installed before proceeding with the routing and the installation of custom recovery.
I hope you can use this guide and is very useful for everyone.
Best regards.
New Link Added 16/04/2015https://mega.co.nz/#F!TplRURRI!LyAuAlNIBND_AOgu3bx6tQ

Thanks for the guide, but the rom Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom in the mega link, is not available, can you upload?

tttony said:
Thanks for the guide, but the rom Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom in the mega link, is not available, can you upload?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi.
The following directory on the website of Mega contains all the Stock ROM for BLU devices, look inside the folder named "STUDIO SERIES" the "STUDIO 5 C - D536" folder, there you can download the ROM Stock V8 Generic.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!TplRURRI!LyAuAlNIBND_AOgu3bx6tQ

BLU Phone Drivers [link broken]
SP Flash Tools v5.1436.00.000 [link broken]

I have a bricked BLU Studio 5.0 C D536L. Can I flash this rom and files?
I don't know if D536U and D536L are the same devices (maybe L and U only a local id).

I just got this phone from Walmart, even though I didn't use your method to root, as my rom is newer than the rom you provide, mine rom is BLU_D536U_V11_GENERIC seemed pointless to downgrade, I did download your Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom as it contained a file I needed to manually root my device.
I use Linux not windows, so the splash tool doesn't help, none the less I was able to root without any problems, using the one file from Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom.
Thanks
Vampirefo

Need a pointer or two.
vampirefo said:
I just got this phone from Walmart, even though I didn't use your method to root, as my rom is newer than the rom you provide, mine rom is BLU_D536U_V11_GENERIC seemed pointless to downgrade, I did download your Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom as it contained a file I needed to manually root my device.
I use Linux not windows, so the splash tool doesn't help, none the less I was able to root without any problems, using the one file from Studio C D536U V08 5.0 Generic Stock Rom.
Thanks
Vampirefo
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello. I have the same phone and conundrum. Sure would appreciate any pointers you could throw my way about successfully rooting this critter. It's a BLU Studio 5.0 Ce D536 Unlocked Dual SIM 5.0 Phone Android KitKat CellPhone.
There was a sale on ebay selling this new for 68.00 so I bit the bullet and bought it. Sure would appreciate it. I use both Linux and windows so I can relate. Any pointers would be great,Thanks!

rwilcher said:
Hello. I have the same phone and conundrum. Sure would appreciate any pointers you could throw my way about successfully rooting this critter. It's a BLU Studio 5.0 Ce D536 Unlocked Dual SIM 5.0 Phone Android KitKat CellPhone.
There was a sale on ebay selling this new for 68.00 so I bit the bullet and bought it. Sure would appreciate it. I use both Linux and windows so I can relate. Any pointers would be great,Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your device is different than mine, I don't know anything about your phone.
Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C using Tapatalk

rwilcher said:
Hello. I have the same phone and conundrum. Sure would appreciate any pointers you could throw my way about successfully rooting this critter. It's a BLU Studio 5.0 Ce D536 Unlocked Dual SIM 5.0 Phone Android KitKat CellPhone.
There was a sale on ebay selling this new for 68.00 so I bit the bullet and bought it. Sure would appreciate it. I use both Linux and windows so I can relate. Any pointers would be great,Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Post 3 seems to have files for your phone, should be able to use those files to root your device.
I had to build a custom recovery for my device, I built Carliv 3.3 recovery and TWRP 2.6.8.0 for my device.
Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C using Tapatalk

Root BLU Studio 5.0 C success
vampirefo said:
Post 3 seems to have files for your phone, should be able to use those files to root your device.
I had to build a custom recovery for my device, I built Carliv 3.3 recovery and TWRP 2.6.8.0 for my device.
Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for that. Worked but was scary. Had to change shorts afterwards

Brick/Loop in Recovery.
Hey alakentu, thanks for this great thread. I have a problem at the moment: My, Studio BLU Studio 5.0 C (D536U), boots into the recovery and that is all. If I select Factory Mode it gets stuck on the BLU boot animation. I need to flash a new ROM through the original recovery and I need help with this. Can somebody help me ?

I'll give it a try
I have a 5.0C that has one SIM disabled. The SIM was filled with a platic blank that was glued down. I plan on backing up the custom Digicel ROM (D526 I think) and try to load the D536U stock ROM. I assume that if the hardware isn't customized, the stock ROM will have the code that enables and controls the two SIMS. :fingers-crossed:

I rooted and updated my previously locked phone to the V11 generic ROM. The generic ROM:
1. enabled the SIM that was blocked from the OEM.
2. unlocked both SIM slots.
The upgrade was well worth the trouble that I had with properly loading the USB drivers on my Windows 8 PC.

Same exact quandary here as @blackvitriol. My d536u (Studio 5.0 C) sticks at the Blu splash screen. Is there an RUU mode of sorts with this device? If so, how do I access it without being able to fully boot this device?
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using XDA Free mobile app

jmvaught said:
Same exact quandary here as @blackvitriol. Sticks at the Blu splash screen. Is there an RUU mode of sorts with this device? If so, how do I access it without being able to fully boot this device?
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SOLVED!! (Not that this is an active thread or anything)
So, in ALL of my research I didn't find one single instruction to fix the bootloop, corrupted ROM issue I had. Many claimed to be able to fix this issue, but all fell short because of ONE SINGLE error in the command line. I know, that's all it takes, BUT it may be difficult to figure out (as it was for me). This is all assuming you have your drivers installed and at the very least Minimal ADB/Fastboot functioning.
1. download the factory image (zip, rar, whatever) and UNPACK it somewhere you can easily find in Windows.
2. place the boot.img and system.img files in the same folder as adb.exe and fastboot.exe
3. put your device in Fastboot by doing the following:
a. press and hold Vol Up AND Power until you see the LCD flicker dark (you'll know it when it happens about 3 seconds into holding. Nothing else will happen yet. Nothing will appear on your LCD.)
b. press Vol Up twice and then Vol Down
*you should see three lines pop up in white text on your screen and it should show Fastboot beneath that. If not, pop that battery out and start over. It may take practice to get it right.
4. open a command window in your adb/fastboot folder.
5. Type the following:
fastboot devices
(your device should show up after you hit enter)<---don't type this
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(you should get some action on your device showing it flashed OK as well as in your command window)<---or this
fastboot flash /system system.img
(you should see it working on your device's LCD counting up from 0% to 100%)<---or this
fastboot reboot
(now wait and watch your device come back to life)<---or this
So what's different here from the other instructions out there? You're flashing the system partition by typing "/system system.img" instead of "system system.img"
Any questions, feel free to ask. Have a good one and good luck.
If I've helped you in any way and you want to help support my kids' college fund, please consider buying me a cup of coffee.

jmvaught said:
Same exact quandary here as @blackvitriol. My d536u (Studio 5.0 C) sticks at the Blu splash screen. Is there an RUU mode of sorts with this device? If so, how do I access it without being able to fully boot this device?
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i threw away that phone and bought a LG Tribute. Best decision ever. Also, thanks for teaching me this new word: quandary

jmvaught said:
SOLVED!! (Not that this is an active thread or anything)
So, in ALL of my research I didn't find one single instruction to fix the bootloop, corrupted ROM issue I had. Many claimed to be able to fix this issue, but all fell short because of ONE SINGLE error in the command line. I know, that's all it takes, BUT it may be difficult to figure out (as it was for me). This is all assuming you have your drivers installed and at the very least Minimal ADB/Fastboot functioning.
1. download the factory image (zip, rar, whatever) and UNPACK it somewhere you can easily find in Windows.
2. place the boot.img and system.img files in the same folder as adb.exe and fastboot.exe
3. put your device in Fastboot by doing the following:
a. press and hold Vol Up AND Power until you see the LCD flicker dark (you'll know it when it happens about 3 seconds into holding. Nothing else will happen yet. Nothing will appear on your LCD.)
b. press Vol Up twice and then Vol Down
*you should see three lines pop up in white text on your screen and it should show Fastboot beneath that. If not, pop that battery out and start over. It may take practice to get it right.
4. open a command window in your adb/fastboot folder.
5. Type the following:
fastboot devices
(your device should show up after you hit enter)<---don't type this
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(you should get some action on your device showing it flashed OK as well as in your command window)<---or this
fastboot flash /system system.img
(you should see it working on your device's LCD counting up from 0% to 100%)<---or this
fastboot reboot
(now wait and watch your device come back to life)<---or this
So what's different here from the other instructions out there? You're flashing the system partition by typing "/system system.img" instead of "system system.img"
Any questions, feel free to ask. Have a good one and good luck.
If I've helped you in any way and you want to help support my kids' college fund, please consider buying me a cup of coffee.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Question/Comment...& Thank you.. However I am attempting to sideload adb style ROM from my BLU 5.5 to another's BLU 5.0 C D536u. Any non USB, PC Solutions? Last night we attempted to back up my system to an SD but failed. Pls I've spent hours researching I've installed the Necessary apps (from what I've read), pls help. Thanks again tho for posting this very useful info

Ivy.Crystal said:
Question/Comment...& Thank you.. However I am attempting to sideload adb style ROM from my BLU 5.5 to another's BLU 5.0 C D536u. Any non USB, PC Solutions? Last night we attempted to back up my system to an SD but failed. Pls I've spent hours researching I've installed the Necessary apps (from what I've read), pls help. Thanks again tho for posting this very useful info
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why are you trying to put 5.5 rom on 5.0?
Sent from my Venue 8 3830 using Tapatalk

I'm trying to find the 5.0 stock ROM to download it to my SD so the other person can put it in that way.
Or if u can just help me figure out how to get the 5.0C out of bootloop using my phone? Pls
Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.5 C using Tapatalk

Anyone install the new update? My phone shows v14 is available, date 9/9/2015.
Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C using Tapatalk

How to root and flash recovery&ROM in 2015?

I recently received Acer Iconia A500 with stock 4.0.3 ROM (unrooted). I'd like to have root, flash recovery (prefer TWRP-like recoveries) and custom ROM (OmniROM 5.1.1 to get apps like MS Office/Word which 4.0.3 does not support). I've done a lot of background research on this matter but I'm really lost. There seem to be so many different methods of achieving this and none of them are written so that an unexperienced person (and I flash recoveries and custom ROMs many times a week to my Samsung phones) could completely understand what they do. There seem to be other problems as well such as dead links to installation files or executables that are problematic in Win8/10 environments (giving errors like 'install .NET 2.0 framework').
So here's what I currently understand. I get that I first need to root the A500 and that many rooting methods also unlock the bootloader (those are not familiar to me) and add an older recovery which then can be used to flash a newer recovery (with which I can flash ROM and GAPPS zips). I'vet got my ACER CPUID (used ES Explorer app to find it) and my SBK. I've copied zips and MD5s of OmniROM 5.1.1 V11 ROM, its GAPPS and TWRP based recovery REV2.0 beta4 to a MicroSD card which is inside the A500. I've got USB Debugging (and unknown sources) on.
Could someone please give me a good step-by-step guide with working links which describes how can I get from the current state of A500 (stock 4.0.3, unrooted, factory reset made) to the point where I can start flashing zips of recoveries and ROMs (which I know how to do)? I realize that this is an older device but for someone who has spent many hours within the last few days browsing XDA, Tegraforums and other places for information, there seem to be many A500-owners who still in 2015 are doing their first rooting and flashing experiments.
Please help!

I am in the same boat, totally overwhelmed by the information in many different places. My A500 is on 4.0.3 also.
So if someone would help US....I'd really appreciate it.

rampart51 said:
I am in the same boat, totally overwhelmed by the information in many different places. My A500 is on 4.0.3 also.
So if someone would help US....I'd really appreciate it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you folks are all TEGRA OWNERS right? You should definitely check there instead...
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

You can follow this which i wrote in other forum:
For basic step, follow if you are coming from stock. Make sure you flash all as mentioned in below forum
http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=363
In that forum, step2,
you can use Touchrecovery mentioned there or from: http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1490
Also, for latest ROM, use the rom from first post of this forum.
Make sure you have Root access on tab, as well as you check MD5 sum for all file you flush it on the source from where you flush it. Usually, you put your files on microSD so check MD5 sum on MicroSD file.. (if you don't know how to, google it)
Basically, it is boiling down to below steps:
1. you need to root your device.
2. go to your existing recovery and install TWRP recovery. (http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1490)
3. Once you install, go back to new recovery
4. tap on Partition Format
5. Tap on Storage. (Screen has only one big button)
6. Select Data from left side.
7. Select f2fs from right side.
This will format all your existing data. You will lose everything that you have.
8. Do same for Cache.
9. Reboot back in recovery to make sure that both partitions are formatted as intended.
10. Go back to main menu in recovery
11. Install ROM
12. Install GAAP.
13. Reboot.
14. Thank Thor.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I managed to get a Vista laptop so I've been able to get pass the compatibility issues with my Win10 PCs. However, I'm still a little unsure what to do. Could someone please clarify this for me? Can I use the quoted guide to get my A500 4.0.3 unrooted tablet rooted and with a recovery I can use to flash TouchRecovery, OmniROM and GAPPS zips? More specifically, does Step 1 work with 4.0.3 unrooted:
I wanted to write a consolidated tutorial for people on the latest/unrooted 3.2.1 OTA and how to flash it to rooted Jelly Bean ROM. If you follow step 1, it actually installs an old version of Touch Recovery for you, so you do not need to bother with Acer Recovery Installer. All links are derived from the FAQ stickied thread.
1. First you need to obtain root. Follow this guide to install a rooted 3.2.1 image.
[tab=30]All data will be lost. The 10 step guide is included as a PDF in the download:
[tab=30] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
[tab=30]Confirm you have the Superuser app installed once completed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also found this piece of information from XDA:
Its an old thread used to upgrade you to rooted 3.2.1 -
It can also be used to downgrade/rollback/reset partition table - from ICS BUT there's a slight difference in the steps you need to take to do that...and alot of folks have come to grief here - so for the downgrade -
after running the "test.cmd" which checks the right drivers are installed correctly - run dotnetdetector.exe - follow the instructions UNTIL
You see a window asking you to connect your usb cable and that the EUU will check you "image versions" If you are downgrading DO NOT connect your cable!!!
This will "force" the "cannot detect your Iconia" window and then give instructions to put your tab into "manual apx mode" - once you have done that you can connect your cable - enter your cpuid - then you'll see the green status bar and the "update" will begin - it should take no longer than 10 minutes -
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So which is it? Do I follow the 3.2.1 OTA method as is or do I take into consideration the alternative step to downgrade? Or does the method even work for A500 4.0.3 unrooted?

OK, this is a loooong story. Can someone save my xperiac4?PLS...........

I have a xperia c4 e5303, is a awesome device and 5-6 days ago i wanted to use xposed firmware to enable a fake gyroscope.
AND THE HELL STARTED.
I had the device rooted with custom recovery twrp when i was in lollipop 5.1, i installed the firmware for xposed and the phone was stucked in "android optimization", for hours. I restarded it sometimes but nothing, so i formatted my device and when i rebooted it, i was stucked in "sony" logo screen, some minutes ago i founded that my phone was totally empty.
c: *internal screaming*
I waited the next day, i downloaded the ftf of original marshmallow 6.0 firmware for sony xperia c4 and i installed it on my device, then everything worked perfectly luckely.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy, or not?
Some hours after i founded that i couldn't use the recovery mode!
I searched and searched and i founded that the problem could be the bootloader,so i used a sony official guide to unlock that.
I couldn't finished that guide becouse with any connection, on any computer, android sdk can't install his components(such as google usb driver, that are required for that method), and the program just install everytime the same package in loop. I tried aaaallll the method in the universe for that, i tried also to install once per once the zip files of the downloaded package but it was totally useless.
So i founded another method after some days of searching (with flashtool) and now my bootloader is fully unlocked, if i use flashtool to unlock the bootloader, it says that is unlocked and ask me if i want to relock it so i think now the bootloader unlock is done. FINALLY.
Then, i turned off the phone and started it by pressing the volume down+power botton, and all the device did was reboot himself repitetly until i release hard keys and when i do it the phone start automatically.
I think my device now reboot himself instead of going in recovery mode.
What can i do i am totally frustrated about this and i really don't want to buy a new device becouse i don't have a gyroscope. I love my xperia c4, i just don't know why i can't get the recovery mode back to install twrp, for rooting the device, for retry to get xposed virtual sensor and then finally enjoy my vr experience...
In the end, i have a Xperia C4 5303 with original Marshmallow 6.0 firmware installed, that can't go in recovery mode in any ways.
Pls someone help me..

no one?..
No one here know hot to save my smartphone?

update: now i can use fasboot and adb commands becouse i installed the drivers properly.
but i still can't flash a custom recovery to get the root..

asnachan said:
update: now i can use fasboot and adb commands becouse i installed the drivers properly.
but i still can't flash a custom recovery to get the root..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Digging through XDA (next time use the website's search bar, tee hee hee) I found this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp.../bootloader-unlocked-custom-recovery-t3285521
Edit: I know it says C5 Ultra whatever but the thread says it also works with your model (C4 E5303 no?)
Before trying anything, I'd seriously recommend reading all eleven pages so you don't miss anything and end killing your phone (or back at square 1).
I'm not an expert on Android or anything (I personally have only owned 1 device — a first gen Moto G), but the method presented in the thread is very odd. Are all Xperia phones this weird?
Read carefully — some steps might be unnecessary (after all, you already unlocked your bootloader [maybe?])
P.S. you lost the recovery because by installing the original firmware it basically got erased (original firmware didn't have TWRP after all!)
P.S.S. you should create a backup once you get TWRP up and running, just in case.
I can't help you more than this because I do not own the device, so I cannot share ~personal wisdom~ with you (beyond recommending the Moto G series).
Good luck!
( And search the forums and threads before posting — that's an XDA rule! )
Sent from my Motorola Moto G using XDA Labs

thx
Bludwurst said:
Digging through XDA (next time use the website's search bar, tee hee hee) I found this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp.../bootloader-unlocked-custom-recovery-t3285521
Edit: I know it says C5 Ultra whatever but the thread says it also works with your model (C4 E5303 no?)
Before trying anything, I'd seriously recommend reading all eleven pages so you don't miss anything and end killing your phone (or back at square 1).
I'm not an expert on Android or anything (I personally have only owned 1 device — a first gen Moto G), but the method presented in the thread is very odd. Are all Xperia phones this weird?
Read carefully — some steps might be unnecessary (after all, you already unlocked your bootloader [maybe?])
P.S. you lost the recovery because by installing the original firmware it basically got erased (original firmware didn't have TWRP after all!)
P.S.S. you should create a backup once you get TWRP up and running, just in case.
I can't help you more than this because I do not own the device, so I cannot share ~personal wisdom~ with you (beyond recommending the Moto G series).
Good luck!
( And search the forums and threads before posting — that's an XDA rule! )
Sent from my Motorola Moto G using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot for your time, but i am using that thread to root this, and i am stucked at the last point becouse i don't know what he means with:
"THIS IS IMPORTANT
The rom has
Code:
recovery.from.boot.p"
I did all the steps except for that, and i get no errors but when i try to boot in recovery the phone just stay on the logo and then after some minutes reboot himself and starts normally.
i already ask what the last point is in that thread
p.s.: i know i will not have twrp if i reinstall stock fw, but the point is that i don't have also the normal recovery, i can't access to that via adb or via hard keys..

asnachan said:
Thanks a lot for your time, but i am using that thread to root this, and i am stucked at the last point becouse i don't know what he means with:
"THIS IS IMPORTANT
The rom has
Code:
recovery.from.boot.p"
I did all the steps except for that, and i get no errors but when i try to boot in recovery the phone just stay on the logo and then after some minutes reboot himself and starts normally.
i already ask what the last point is in that thread
p.s.: i know i will not have twrp if i reinstall stock fw, but the point is that i don't have also the normal recovery, i can't access to that via adb or via hard keys..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah. You should've mentioned it (i.e. linked to the guide). Sorry sorry!
Read further down. The "recovery.from.boot.p" is this thing that overwrites TWRP with the stock recovery. Following the «THIS IS IMPORTANT» indication are instructions to get rid of the thing, and so being able to keep TWRP permanently.
You need that last step to succeed.
Sent from my Motorola Moto G using XDA Labs

in the other thread they said to me to roll back to 5.1 i am doing it now

nvm i got hard brick, the phone is dead and i can't enter in download mode....

asnachan said:
nvm i got hard brick, the phone is dead and i can't enter in download mode....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm very sorry to hear that ?
Sent from my Motorola Moto G using XDA Labs

Is fine, i had to buy another phone that is why is tarted to root the xperia.
just..i'm out from the world of rooting i think. i broke 2 devices 1 by flashing a original rom with sony original flashtool and 1 by installing a root with kigroot, and now on that i can't read the sim.
i wait until the world of rooting will be more stable and with more official custom roms...

RIP