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Why rooting Honor 7?
Huawei Honor 7 is one great Chinese phone, on design and performance side I might say that one of the best. But then, like most of branded phones, it comes with its own UI, precisely Emotions 3.1. As this UI might have a few useful options, it is generally (as many others) unwanted modification of AOSP. Most of adaptions and additional applications are adapted to the Chinese taste and feels strange to westerners.
Therefore I suggest potential buyers from the West to wait for European model which is expected to be available in early September. It may come without additional Chinese applications though it keeps Emotions UI for sure. The only way to change this at least partially is to root the phone.
In the beginning I had replaced the most inconvenient essential applications like dialer, messenger and calendar with Google’s ones and had removed all Chinese apps. But later, due to really frequently OTA updates I got tired of reverting system applications, returned all Chinese, froze them and kept only 3 additional Google apps, which I removed from the system before every update and pushed them back after.
I advise you to push desired system apps as apk files with the appropriate explorer (i.e. Root Explorer) rather than flash zip. Flashing zip according to my experience might cause bootloop (allegedly due to the inappropriate graphic parameters).
How to root Honor 7?
In the beginning I must warn you that rooting your device might be risky, especially if you don’t follow instructions. Hence, do your homework first, read everything carefully and make a nandroid after every new alternation of the system.
I’m not taking any responsibility for your device. You should be aware that it is your device and your own responsibility. I’m not a developer and therefore I might not be able to advice you if something goes wrong. I’ve just used the method described below and succeed without any issues or damage. I strongly believe that you’ll benefit from this method too If followed correctly. Do not improvise or omit any instruction.
I must apologize to not insert pictures into text, I was to short to do it in reasonable amount of time with my current knowledge. Pictures are numbered and attached.
Part 1: Unlock your bootloader
In order to root your phone, you have to unlock the bootloader first. Surprisingly, unlike in my previous cases, unlocking Honor 7 bootloader doesn’t factory reset the phone. Anyway, like always, I do not take credit for any of this material or information, so backup your contacts, texts, pictures, etc. to the computer before unlocking.
Unlocking (and relocking) procedure
Register to Huawei and obtain an unique unlock code here:
https://hwid5.vmall.com/oauth2/port...huawei.com/en/source/plugin/hwlogin/login.php
Unlock your bootloader following this procedure (Google translate from Huawei web instructions):
Step 1: Preparation Work
1. Install the phone driver is properly on a PC, driver download Huawei Terminal official website.
2. Download the ADB toolkit provided by Google and installed on your PC, such as the installation to D: \ adb_tools-2.0 directory, make sure the directory with fastboot.exe file.
Step 2: Unlock Operation
1. Put the phone into fastboot mode:
First phone off (note need to be in the setup menu, close the "Quick Start" feature, or unplug the battery after shutdown, more than two seconds and then re-inserted), and then press the power button and the volume down key (flat simultaneously Press the volume keys and power button), and maintain more than 10 seconds, you can enter the fastboot mode.
If this does not enter fastboot mode, try the following steps:
Phone off (note need to be in the setup menu, close the "Quick Start" feature, or unplug the battery after shutdown, more than two seconds and then re-insert), then insert the USB cable, followed by pressing the volume down and power button key, holding more than 10 seconds, you can enter the fastboot mode.
2. Connect your phone and a PC:
Use USB cable to connect your phone and PC, open the PC command line window, enter the ADB installation directory, make sure your phone and PC is connected, confirm method in the command line window, type fastboot devices, you can see the normal connection information, such as: 9e42530e fastboot.
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3. Perform the unlock command:
Enter the PC command line window fastboot oem unlock ****************, * No. 16 unlock code, for example: fastboot oem unlock 1234567812345678.
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4. Wait for the phone to unlock:
After entering the unlock code, the phone will automatically restart, if you enter the correct password, the phone will enter restore factory settings mode. Restoring the factory setup is complete, the phone automatically restart, enter the standby interface, complete the unlocking operation. If the user enters the password information is incorrect, the phone will prompt an error message, and enters the standby interface.
5. Test if the phone is unlocked sucesfully:
Repeat steps 1 and 2, and then enter the fastboot oem get-bootinfo, phone bootloader will display the current status information, such as the PC command line window "Bootloader Lock State: LOCKED", indicates bootloader is still locked, please re-unlock operation or confirm the password is correct and then conduct; If "Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED", means that the phone has been unlocked, you can brush machine operation.
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Note: After unlocking success, if you want to re-lock the phone, follow these steps: First, upgrade via SD card, will be restored to Huawei mobile version of the official release version; then, enter fastboot mode, the command line at PC Enter the command fastboot oem relock ****************, * No. 16 unlock code. The phone will automatically reboot, bootloader converted to "RELOCKED" state.
Part 2: Install custom recovery
All credits go to Chinese developer Wang Hao, who invented this procedure, I’m only the interpreter.
Go to the site: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=1067948446&uk=3020839592, use password: nwae and download the file. Extract and open the map: 荣耀7root工具包. Make sure that you have proper USB driver installed and ADB debugging enabled. Start command line in map 荣耀7root工具包(shift + right click of mouse simultaneously): Power off the phone and connect it with USB to the computer. On the phone pres volume down + power simultaneously. It will boot to the fastboot. Then type in the command line on the computer:
fastboot devices
if your device is recognized, type in the command line:
fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
when process is finished, type:
fastboot reboot
You’ll boot the system. You’ll have installed TWRP recovery in CHINESE LANGUAGE and you won’t understand anything. Luckily there is not much to understand. Configuration of the recovery is the same as in English:
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Find an English description of TWRP if you want to use more functions. For the beginning we want to root the phone so the instructions is be only about installing the SU.
Part 3: Root your phone
Copy zip file BETA-SuperSU-v2.49 from the map荣耀7root工具包 to the phone internal memory or sdcard if you have one (wherever, just remember, where it is copied) and boot to recovery: turn down your phone, wait a few secs, simultaneously press volume up and power buttons. If you can’t do it, turn phone off, wait a few secs, connect it to the computer with USB cable and press simultaneously volume up and power.
In TWRP press install (first button up and left), select zip file, where you put BETA-SuperSU-v2.49 and press the only button for installing. Then go back to the main TWRP screen, find reboot (lower right button) and boot the system (upper left button).
That’ll be all. Install Play Store from web if you don’t have it already, Busybox and one explorer with root capability (i.e. Root Explorer) for desired modification of the system. And most importantly: ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ESCAPE LINE. DO NANDROID BEFORE ANY MODIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM.
Accepting OTA requires restoration of the original system and flashing stock recovery. Stock recovery could be flashed following procedure for TWRP flashing and could be obtained from ROM for your respective phone from the site: http://www.needrom.com/?s=honor+7&sa=search&scat=0, following procedure described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433454 thanks to the developer worstenbrood.
Serious advice: Don’t try to accept OTA with modified system or custom recovery installed. In first case OTA will be refused, in second case you might experience TWRP bootloop.
Is this really working? for which model of HONOR 7? 16GB or 64GB?
Is this really working? for which model of HONOR 7? 16GB or 64GB?
Thanks
almohanad said:
Is this really working? for which model of HONOR 7? 16GB or 64GB?
Thanks
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It's real. I did it, turned back to stock, flashed the new rom and rooted it again. I have 16 GB PLK-UL00, but the method is universal for all Honor 7 models.
piskr said:
It's real. I did it, turned back to stock, flashed the new rom and rooted it again. I have 16 GB PLK-UL00, but the method is universal for all Honor 7 models.
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Please help, the model of Honor 7 is not listed in the models so i can get the unlock code. which model should i use?
You can find your respective phone model in -settings-about phone-model number. Just register and follow the procedure at: https://hwid5.vmall.com/oauth2/port...huawei.com/en/source/plugin/hwlogin/login.php
To make procedure easier, I'm attaching the TWRP recovery img and SU zip file. If you have android platform tools already installed or can find them somewhere else, you don't need to seek them on pan.baidu.com, you can flash TWRP.img from any platform tools following the description above and flash SU.zip after from TWRP.
I'm not able to obtain unique unlock key because there is not listed our cell on that web site. in the list of all models.
Lucki_X said:
I'm not able to obtain unique unlock key because there is not listed our cell on that web site. in the list of all models.
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OK. Let's start from the very beginning. Do you know what model of the phone you have? My is PLK-UL00 and I'm deriving instructions on this model. So: go to http://emui.huawei.com/, change language to English (picture 1). You'll get to http://emui.huawei.com/plugin.php?id=hwdownload. Enter your phone model and you'll jump to the menu: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail (picture2). Now enter requested data. In first column choose smartphone. In second enter your model. In third the product serial number as marked on the box containing your phone. Next enter IMEI of the first SIM. Then product identification code (dial *#*#1357946#*#* and you'll get it (picture3)). Enter Captha as seen at last column and enter submit. You are done and you'll get unlock code.
Use google translate on pages to understand the text. If you are unable to follow instructions you can still write Huawei for code to email address seen in attached picture (mobile.huawei.com).
Hope I helped. Good luck
Lucki_X said:
I'm not able to obtain unique unlock key because there is not listed our cell on that web site. in the list of all models.
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Hi,
I also had this problem - the site does not seem to list my model (PLK-AL10) on the english language one. It does list it on the Chinese one, but gives me a cryptic error and wont give me a code.
I've emailed support but no response yet.
I'll update here if I get a response from them
--Alex
achard said:
Hi,
I also had this problem - the site does not seem to list my model (PLK-AL10) on the english language one. It does list it on the Chinese one, but gives me a cryptic error and wont give me a code.
I've emailed support but no response yet.
I'll update here if I get a response from them
--Alex
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I tried and i don't feel that you can't obtain the unlock code. Did you register correctly? I found that your model is listed as well in drop down menu, just credentials, which logically I don't have, are to be entered.
My model is PLK-TL01H, the site doesn't seem to list my model. I've found it in chinese version, but my IMEI is not connected with my Huawei cloud account. I'll try it tomorrow again. Thanks for advice to try Chinese version of site.
piskr said:
I tried and i don't feel that you can't obtain the unlock code. Did you register correctly? I found that your model is listed as well in drop down menu, just credentials, which logically I don't have, are to be entered.
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Yes, i tried the links you provided, they are working but for some reason i am receiving the message you see in attachment,
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I am 100% sure that i have entered the right info.
It seems that i have to send an email to Huawei support to gain the unlock code..
I'm not able to received unique unlockable code. It's because my phone number is not connected with my Huawei IMEI. I can't do it manually because in the list of countries isn't my country code and is not possible to enter my own. so I'll try to write to support. Probably I would have to try it later or another method.
Odesláno z mého PLK-TL01H pomocí Tapatalk
Lucki_X said:
I'm not able to received unique unlockable code. It's because my phone number is not connected with my Huawei IMEI. I can't do it manually because in the list of countries isn't my country code and is not possible to enter my own. so I'll try to write to support. Probably I would have to try it later or another method.
Odesláno z mého PLK-TL01H pomocí Tapatalk
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Hi,
Great news!
It took them a week, but they did eventually respond and send me the unlock password
So yeah, email them and wait a week.
Best of luck,
Alex
I can't find my phone also !
I have HONOR 7 v64B, PLK-AL10C00B150
achard said:
Hi,
Great news!
It took them a week, but they did eventually respond and send me the unlock password
So yeah, email them and wait a week.
Best of luck,
Alex
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hmm ok next question.
What build of TWRP is this? Is there an english one available?
achard said:
Hi,
Great news!
It took them a week, but they did eventually respond and send me the unlock password
So yeah, email them and wait a week.
Best of luck,
Alex
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Many thanks for info.
I'll write them ASAP and let you know a resolution.
Your phone is PLK-AL10. And such is listed in all forums and producer's site.
It's Chinese, the last one. I put the instruction how to handle it. As far as I know in English exist only CWM for now, but CWM appeared always less reliable in the last time.
Always nothing for plk-al10 ??
raphzel said:
Always nothing for plk-al10 ??
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You have to use version in chinese language. For me in my country is that gateway probably blocked with my model PLK-TL01H. In Chinese version it almost worked but my phone number is not connected with IMEI of Huawei cloud because of lack of my country code in list of countries in entering form for phone number.
Hey everyone, think its a bit sad that we dont got our own phone section since ShotX/7i and the regular 7 doesnt share the same cpu architecture so forgive me for cluttering down but just wanted to try and help our fellow honor comrades
The files to do this is taken from the chinese huawei forum (http://club.huawei.com/thread-5761110-1-1.html) and thus I take no credit for the files, im merely making a english guide with chinese files to hopefully spur some development.
The root itself was made for Honor 7i which is the asian market version (I believe?) but ShotX is the same phone but for international market (with LTE 800Mhz band, not sure if there are any other differences) and root was performed and confirmed working by me on my ShotX with Lollipop 5.1.1/B130 firmware so no guarantes if it will work on other firmwares. Im also not responsible if you brick your phone or it catches on fire etc.
First you need to unlock your bootloader
and to do so you will first need to turn on the "allow bootloader oem unlock" so enter settings, about phone, and then press build number 10 times to activate "developer mode".
Go back one step into main settings and the open developer settings, find and enable "allow bootloader oem unlock" (if you have fingerprint or any other code activated then it will ask you for that code) and while you are in here make sure to click "enable usb debugging" aswell.
You will also need a bootloader unlock code from huaweis site by filling out the necessary information on this page http://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
Product model: HUAWEI ATH-UL01 (settings->about phone->model number)
Product serial number: EGQ7Nxxxxxxxxxxx (settings->about phone->Status->Serial number)
Product IMEI: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (*#06# IMEI1 or settings->about phone->Status->IMEI1)
Product ID: xxxxxxxx (*#*#1357946#*#*)
So once youve got the code, make sure to write it down on a safe place, next you need adb toolkit. May I recommend Minimal ADB? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Now when you´ve come this far, remember that as soon as you unlock your bootloader, the phone will factory reset and you will loose any data and settings made unless you make a backup before
Insert usb data cable into pc and phone, open command prompt and be in your adb installation directory.
Start with typing "adb devices" to see if your phone is detected and make sure to check on your phone when it asks for permission that you allow your pc. I was running windows 10 x64 when I rooted my phone and I didnt need any driver but your mileage may vary if on w7 or w8. Remember to use "adb kill-server" if you experience issues when trying to connect phone with adb.
If phone is detected then you should get something like
Code:
EGQ7Nxxxxxxxxxxx device
Then all is good and you can type
adb reboot bootloader
Now to check if phone still is with us you type
fastboot devices and you should see something like
Code:
8b0dd496 fastboot
If you are still with us then type fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx where the xxxx´es represent your bootloader unlock code which you should have retrieved earlier from huaweis site.
To confirm that your bootloader is unlocked, simply type fastboot oem get-bootinfo and you should see
Code:
(bootloader) Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED
Congrats! Now youre ready to root the phone
If you recently unlocked bootloader then you need to activate developer settings again and turn on usb debugging aswell.
Download the files below
https://mega.nz/#!BsQiiYpL!xVwbyHTRsVGFsO6LpJacxP64gFrOlCNTRHTI1-vdLLw TWRP install program
https://mega.nz/#!9hQi2I7A!JX121sJ2vChMuxrx1puxf-L1rP9LSPaJW-JnqvEAzIg Root
Put the EMUI3.1 Android 5.1 ROOT补丁（不要双清不要解压.zip file somewhere on your phones memory storage where you can find it.
Unzip the 荣耀7i TWRP recovery.zip and open it up and then you press the second button which says TWRP REC and it should flash twrp. Power off phone and then press vol+ and power where you keep pressing vol+ but let go off power as soon as screen is lit and you should be in recovery in a bit. If you still got the default huawei recovery then redo the procedure (I pressed TWRP REC at first but didnt see any twrp installed so I then just pressed REC just to be disapointed again but 3rd time with TWRP REC it worked so not sure what goes on but just so you know if you also fail to get TWRP installed)
Once youre in twrp you will be greeted with chinese again but buttons are located on same spots so just compare it to a english twrp image https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWRP#/media/File:TWRP_2.7.0.0.png
Just press top left button and select the root file you should have putted on your phone earlier and flash it, when its done just hold the physical power button to reset incase you´re unsure of the reboot button and you should be good to go
Grats on your rooted phone, after some cleanup (possible with root) this phone is flying like never before
Some highly recommended root apps
Rom toolbox lite, so you can flash roms/mods without knowing your way in the chinese twrp and uninstall apps etc
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=sv
Kernel adiutor, great for getting a bit more performance out of the phone by tweaking cpu and gpu speed
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grarak.kerneladiutor&hl=sv
And lastly the great snapdragon camera which is pretty fast and nice to use which you need to flash in twrp (or with rom toolbox)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64410821&postcount=44
Its for one+ x but it works as expected for our ShotX/7i aswell (Obvisually dont use this if youre on a regular Honor 7 device since it doesnt have snapdragon processor)
thank you very much , I'll be trying my XShot
Theres a translated twrp now for those that wants
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/development/unsupported-twrp-honor-7i-shotx-t3323072
-help twrp bootloop
hey i rooted my shot x and worked fine, but then i did a factory reset and now its on twrp bootloop. any ideas to fix this? do you have a rom for this phone? because im trying to donwload one but its slow as f**
I think if i install a rom with twrp it will work but not sure
help pls
TY!
lucaspsara said:
hey i rooted my shot x and worked fine, but then i did a factory reset and now its on twrp bootloop. any ideas to fix this? do you have a rom for this phone? because im trying to donwload one but its slow as f**
I think if i install a rom with twrp it will work but not sure
help pls
TY!
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Sorry, sold my shot x as there was so little dev interest. The only moderate source of files for it was on the chinese huawei forums :/
something changed? still no intrested by developers?
Please help me. Honor ShotX flash tool firmware.
ATH-UL01-C185B310
Android version 6.0.1 firmware.
Please help me.
Did u root your shotx?
tndb said:
Sorry, sold my shot x as there was so little dev interest. The only moderate source of files for it was on the chinese huawei forums :/
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Did you tried russian forums? 4pda or others, often they have good devs there for some devices,which are not supported here on XDA.
Anyone who can't get to bootloader unlock site after login. Follow this [GUIDE] :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...nor-bootloader-unlock-code-t3441130?nocache=1
This helped me. Hope you also get the help.
Credits to : Thor
Is there any solution for ShotX with android 6.0?
Please upload android 6.0.1 rooted room
Firstly, I'd like to start by saying that I am making this post because there is little information on the T-Mobile LG K7(K330) and what little information is found is scattered throughout the site.
The LG K7 is a budget phone and you do get the biggest bang for your buck if money is tight. Right now, you can get the Walmart version (for $50!) and flash it to T-Mobile which I will explain in the steps below.
I HAVE ONLY TESTED THIS ON THE WALMART FAMILY MOBILE VERSION OG THE LG K7, THIS PROBABLY WON'T WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES
This is a really great phone and awesome phone to start developing on if one chooses to do so. That being said, let's go ahead and flash the phone to T-Mobile if you haven't already. Most of this information came from Billybobjoe13245's Beautiful Post
Disclaimer: I tested this on Android Lollipop version 5.1.1 and that's what worked. Feel free to try whatever you feel but in any case, I am not responsible for what YOU do to YOUR device, if YOU mess up, YOU will have to deal with the consequnces. Now that that's out of the way,
You're going to need:
Windows Computer with Administative Priviledges (because LG binaries)
An LG K7 (K330)
A USB Cable
About 20 minutes
Once you have all those ready, start downloading the necessary files:
LG UP Software (You're looking for Lab Version 1.10) OFFICIAL | MIRROR
LG Mobile Driver Software(I used ver. 4.0.4.0 but the latest might work) TESTED VERSION | LATEST OFFICIAL
The "WEB_K33010h_00.kdz" file from Billybobjoe13245's Mega Repo
And now it begins.
Install the Mobile Driver Software
Install the LG UP Software
Turn you LG K7 off
Turn on your K7 while holding the DOWN button to boot into Download Mode
Open the LG UP Software
Select "Upgrade" in the separator between the two lists
Hover over "BIN FILE" under "FILE TYPE" and you should see three dots (...) to select a file
Here you select where you've downloaded the WEB file
Click start and let it do it's thing
Once it is finished it will reboot your device and tell you that it has been completed. You should now be able to use a T-Mobile nano-SIM card with absolutely no issues.
Next you Probably want to
ROOT YOUR DEVICE
THIS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR PHONE SO BACK UP WHATEVER YOU NEED TO
You'll need an internet connection for this to work properly . Let's go:
Make sure your phone has enough charge (%75+)
Go to Settings > General > About Phone > Software Info
Click Build Number 7 times or until it says "You are now a developer"
Go back to General Settings
Go to "Developer Options"
Enable "OEM Unlock"
Enable "USB Debugging"
Next youl'll want to make sure that you have the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) installed. If you don't have it , these guys have your back. Make certain that it is correctly installed and that you can access it using your command line.
Download this Team Win Recovery Project image on your PC (it's from my mirror)
Make sure it 's in the folder that ADB is in or that ADB can recognize
Plug in your phone into your computer if it's not already
You'll want to boot into the bootloader using adb so type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for it to reboot into the bootloader (shouldn't take long)
MAKE SURE THAT IT SAYS "BOATLOADER UNLOCKED" ON THE TOP LEFT, IF NOT
Type the follow to confirm that it sees your device:
Code:
fastboot devices
If you see you're device, all is good. Now we have to unlock the bootloader with:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
If it reboots, use adb to go back to the bootloader
Time to flash the recovery with:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img
Finally:
Code:
fastboot reboot
You now have the TWRP recovery on your phone but YOU'RE NOT DONE AS YOU DONT HAVE ROOT PERMISSIONS and your phone should have been wiped clean so you might have to reinput your details.
To finish getting root access:
Make sure youer phone is still plugged in
Download ChainFire's SuperSu on your computer
Move SuperSu from wherever you downloade it to your device
Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button.
You should see the TWRP recovery screen.
Click install and choose the SuperSU zip file that you downloaded from ChainFire's site
If you want, you can select "Reboot after Installation" if you wish.
Swipe the slider all the way to right to start the install
Reboot
You should now have SuperSu on your device , allowing you root access
That's all you need if all you wanted is to root, but you're probably going to want BusyBox, Xposed Framework and an Equalizer if you're like me because by default the sound is terrible and Equalizers like Viper4Android makes it a whole lot better and works with Spotify! Let's get started:
How to get BusyBox
It's actually pretty simple.
Go to Play Store
Search "BusyBox"
Download "BusyBox" or "BusyBox Pro" by Stephen(Stericson)
Install it
Open it
Select the directory where you would like it installed, I installed in both "/system/xbin" and "system/bin" for everything to work how I wanted
It will ask you to grant it Root Permissions, select "GRANT"
Wait for it to install
You now have BusyBox!
If you don't know what BusyBox is, to put it shortly , it's a set of command line tools for Unix and Unix-like systems, like Android, to make things a bit more developer friendly. You can read more at he BusyBox official site.
Next I'll show you how to get the
Xposed Framework
Most of this information came from this post so if you need more information, read that post.
Go to Settings > General and select "Security" under the "Privacy" Category.
Scroll down to the "Phone Administration" category and make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
Download The Xposed 3.1 apk installer on your phone
Install it
The actual framework won't work because you have to install it in your recovery so then,
Download the LG K7 Xposed Framework image and put it on your phone's internal storage
Reboot into recovery and Install the Xposed Framework image you just put on your device.
Once it is installed, you can reboot and it should be working in the app.
Lastly, if you want better sound, you'll want
ViPER4ANDROiD
Most (if not all) of this information came from this post.
Go to Settings > General > Developer Options
Scroll down to the "Media Category" and select "Use AwesomePlayer (deprecated)" as Viper won't work with NuPlayer
Download SELinux Mode Changer OFFICIAL | MIRROR
Install it
Open it and grant it Root Permissions
Select Permissive Mode
Download this version of ViPER4ANDROiD | MIRRIR
Reboot into Recovery and Install the ViPER4ANDROiD zip file
Once it's done, you can reboot
Open the ViPER4ANDROiD app
It will ask you to install/update the driver
It should continue with no problems and you should have better sound
And you're done! That's everything I know thus far. There are no custom ROMs yet but I want to attempt on working on one(although I've never developed or ported a ROM before) as soon as I get all the information on how to do so . Be sure to thank the Original Posters/Developers and donate to them if you have the means as they put a lot of time and effort into bringing you the best experience possible.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if I forgot something or if there is a type and I will fix it right away!
i have a K7 from metropcs, but sim unlocked working absolutely perfectly on tmobile. all i did was get metropcs to unlock my sim, and i was only with them for nearly 2 weeks, not 90 days. anyways, we have a twrp for the lg k7 thread here on xda too, with lots of other modding talk going on in it http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/qa-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3331678 btw, there is no such thing as an official team win recovery project for the k7, it is ported to the k7.
simms22 said:
i have a K7 from metropcs, but sim unlocked working absolutely perfectly on tmobile. all i did was get metropcs to unlock my sim, and i was only with them for nearly 2 weeks, not 90 days. anyways, we have a twrp for the lg k7 thread here on xda too, with lots of other modding talk going on in it http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/qa-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3331678 btw, there is no such thing as an official team win recovery project for the k7, it is ported to the k7.
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Thank you for the reply. I remember seeing this post but wasn't sure if it worked for the K330, I had only put things in this thread that I tested but I will try the image pointed out in your post and add it. I will also edit out the "official twrp" statement. Thanks again for the feedback.
Bughora said:
Thank you for the reply. I remember seeing this post but wasn't sure if it worked for the K330, I had only put things in this thread that I tested but I will try the image pointed out in your post and add it. I will also edit out the "official twrp" statement. Thanks again for the feedback.
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yea, the k7 isnt popular enough for official twrp
Nice writeup OP.
Unfortunately, I picked up the TMobile branded K7, unlocked the bootloader, then attempted to flash twrp -- I can never boot into TWRP (I get the red exclamation warning).
Is there any hope for me?
If I return it and and then pick up the walmart one will it support my Tmobile 4G/LTE?
Thanks.
ladendroid said:
Nice writeup OP.
Unfortunately, I picked up the TMobile branded K7, unlocked the bootloader, then attempted to flash twrp -- I can never boot into TWRP (I get the red exclamation warning).
Is there any hope for me?
If I return it and and then pick up the walmart one will it support my Tmobile 4G/LTE?
Thanks.
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its the same phone, doesnt mattrr if metropcs or tmobile. maybe youre not flashing it right? there could be a whole lot of other mistakes you vould be doing as well. describe how you are flashing twrp please, and ill try to help you.
ladendroid said:
Nice writeup OP.
Unfortunately, I picked up the TMobile branded K7, unlocked the bootloader, then attempted to flash twrp -- I can never boot into TWRP (I get the red exclamation warning).
Is there any hope for me?
If I return it and and then pick up the walmart one will it support my Tmobile 4G/LTE?
Thanks.
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If that's the easiest route for you then yes, I picked up the Walmart Family Mobile version, flashed the T-Mobile kdz and now I'm using the Simple Prepaid plan(which means I get Binge On.)
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If that's the easiest route for you then yes, I picked up the Walmart Family Mobile version, flashed the T-Mobile kdz and now I'm using the Simple Prepaid plan(which means I get Binge On.)
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you like binge on? i dont. i have their unlimited plan(average around 30gb per month), and disable binge on. id rather watch whatever i watch in its full quality
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you like binge on? i dont. i have their unlimited plan(average around 30gb per month), and disable binge on. id rather watch whatever i watch in its full quality
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I wasn't aware that they had an unlimited plan but I usually just use it for music and YouTube videos from time to time. The plan I'm on is 40 bucks so I can't complain
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I wasn't aware that they had an unlimited plan but I usually just use it for music and YouTube videos from time to time. The plan I'm on is 40 bucks so I can't complain
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yea, they do, and its getting more expensive as we go on. i signed up when it was 65, so its 65 for me now as well. but it cost 90 now. when they just started with binge on, i noticed my youtube always lagging. when i disabled it, no more lag, and stuff looks great in 2K
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its the same phone, doesnt mattrr if metropcs or tmobile. maybe youre not flashing it right? there could be a whole lot of other mistakes you vould be doing as well. describe how you are flashing twrp please, and ill try to help you.
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Thanks, I'll attempt to add more details. I purchased this phone (walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-LG-K7-TD-Prepaid-Smartphone/51671353).
Model #: LG-K330
Software version: K33010h
1. Used windows (via virtualization) to update to WEB_K33010h_00.kdz and it worked.
1a. enable dev settings, usb debug, oem unlock.
2. Downloaded adb bridge for Mac which comes with adb and fastboot commandline tools
3. plug in phone and ran 'adb reboot bootlader' to enter bootloader in order to use fastboot to unlock
4. run 'fastboot oem unlock', rebooted and use 'adb reboot bootloader' to flash twrp -- I now see bootloader unlocked in upper left
5. run '.fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img' and 'fastboot reboot'
6, at this point I just shut off my phone and attempt to enter recovery with "Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button."
It is at that point I see the android icon with a red exclamation. I have to pull out my battery to reboot the phone.
[Sat Oct 22 14:18] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/adb reboot bootloader
[Sat Oct 22 14:18] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/fastboot devices
3da30d9 fastboot
[Sat Oct 22 14:18] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/fastboot flash recovery ~/Downloads/twrp-image-3\(1\).img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'recovery' (12614 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.401s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.510s]
finished. total time: 0.913s
[Sat Oct 22 14:21] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.001s
[Sat Oct 22 14:21] ~/Downloads/Android : ./Mac/adb reboot recovery
It then reboots and red exclamation.
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Thanks, I'll attempt to add more details. I purchased this phone (walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-LG-K7-TD-Prepaid-Smartphone/51671353).
Model #: LG-K330
Software version: K33010h
1. Used windows (via virtualization) to update to WEB_K33010h_00.kdz and it worked.
1a. enable dev settings, usb debug, oem unlock.
2. Downloaded adb bridge for Mac which comes with adb and fastboot commandline tools
3. plug in phone and ran 'adb reboot bootlader' to enter bootloader in order to use fastboot to unlock
4. run 'fastboot oem unlock', rebooted and use 'adb reboot bootloader' to flash twrp -- I now see bootloader unlocked in upper left
5. run '.fastboot flash recovery twrp-image-3.img' and 'fastboot reboot'
6, at this point I just shut off my phone and attempt to enter recovery with "Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button."
It is at that point I see the android icon with a red exclamation. I have to pull out my battery to reboot the phone.
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Before step 5, try copying this into the cmd prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-image-3.img
and then allow it to make modifications to your system. Then go to reboot > bootloader and then let it install supersu, then flash the TWRP image in step 5. This fixed the red triangle problem for me. Also, once you are back in android, tap the notification for SuperSU and tap TWRP to let it finish the process.
Hey, @Bughora I can't seem to boot to recovery via the key combo you describe. I hold Vol-UP and then press and hold power while still holding Vol-UP and also tried without holding power, but it doesn't take me to TWRP. If I hold both Power+Vol-UP, oddly it will start optimizing apps again but if I don't continue to hold Power, it just boots normally... am I misinterpreting what you mean in the OP?
EDIT: Other methods of getting to recovery like "adb reboot recovery" work flawlessly.
QuickNET Tech said:
Before step 5, try copying this into the cmd prompt:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-image-3.img
and then allow it to make modifications to your system. Then go to reboot > bootloader and then let it install supersu, then flash the TWRP image in step 5. This fixed the red triangle problem for me. Also, once you are back in android, tap the notification for SuperSU and tap TWRP to let it finish the process.
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You were right on the money. Thank you so much! :good::good::good:
ladendroid said:
Before step 5, try copying this into the cmd prompt:
You were right on the money. Thank you so much! :good::good::good:
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You're welcome. Also, try this version of TWRP which will let you boot into TWRP with the hardware keys described in the OP. Here is a snippet of the OP explaining how:
Twrp with button combo.
With device off press and hold power and volume down until LG logo pops up quickly release the power and press power quickly until the factory reset dialog pops up press volume down to yes press power to select than it will show the same dialog with yes already selected use power to select and you will be taken to Twrp recovery.
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I know it says factory reset, but it will take you to TWRP. If you are hesitant (like I was initially), boot to recovery with ADB first, make a backup, and then try it. Good luck, and happy modding!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/twrp-m1-lg-k7-t3462130
TWRP for T-Mobile & Metro PCS
In case you missed it, czarsuperstar created Twrp for the K7 (Metro/T - Mobile)
(XDA link)
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Doh! I just saw that the TWRP link is posted just above this post. :silly:
Okay so I'm very new to all this so I apologize ahead of time if my issue is super simple but I don't know what to do. I've been following the steps word for word (had a couple minor hiccups) and I'm at the point where I need to install supersu. I moved the zip file to my internal storage, then when I attempt to restart the phone in recovery mode it automatically goes into download mode followed by freezing at software update, instead of letting me choose to install supersu as the steps state. Can someone help me figure this out please?
EDIT: Well it took me a while but I figured out my issue. From what I understand, the twrp was successfully flashed on my phone but when rebooting the manufacturer kernal was wiping that recovery and replacing with the stock recovery. Instead of rebooting with adb I manually turned off my phone then booted up my phone into the recovery and the twrp menu came up!
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Firstly, I'd like to start by saying that I am making this post because there is little information on the T-Mobile LG K7(K330) and what little information is found is scattered throughout the site.
The LG K7 is a budget phone and you do get the biggest bang for your buck if money is tight. Right now, you can get the Walmart version (for $50!) and flash it to T-Mobile which I will explain in the steps below.
I HAVE ONLY TESTED THIS ON THE WALMART FAMILY MOBILE VERSION OG THE LG K7, THIS PROBABLY WON'T WORK WITH OTHER DEVICES
This is a really great phone and awesome phone to start developing on if one chooses to do so. That being said, let's go ahead and flash the phone to T-Mobile if you haven't already. Most of this information came from Billybobjoe13245's Beautiful Post
Disclaimer: I tested this on Android Lollipop version 5.1.1 and that's what worked. Feel free to try whatever you feel but in any case, I am not responsible for what YOU do to YOUR device, if YOU mess up, YOU will have to deal with the consequnces. Now that that's out of the way,
You're going to need:
Windows Computer with Administative Priviledges (because LG binaries)
An LG K7 (K330)
A USB Cable
About 20 minutes
Once you have all those ready, start downloading the necessary files:
LG UP Software (You're looking for Lab Version 1.10) OFFICIAL | MIRROR
LG Mobile Driver Software(I used ver. 4.0.4.0 but the latest might work) TESTED VERSION | LATEST OFFICIAL
The "WEB_K33010h_00.kdz" file from Billybobjoe13245's Mega Repo
And now it begins.
Install the Mobile Driver Software
Install the LG UP Software
Turn you LG K7 off
Turn on your K7 while holding the DOWN button to boot into Download Mode
Open the LG UP Software
Select "Upgrade" in the separator between the two lists
Hover over "BIN FILE" under "FILE TYPE" and you should see three dots (...) to select a file
Here you select where you've downloaded the WEB file
Click start and let it do it's thing
Once it is finished it will reboot your device and tell you that it has been completed. You should now be able to use a T-Mobile nano-SIM card with absolutely no issues.
Next you Probably want to
ROOT YOUR DEVICE
THIS WILL COMPLETELY WIPE YOUR PHONE SO BACK UP WHATEVER YOU NEED TO
You'll need an internet connection for this to work properly . Let's go:
Make sure your phone has enough charge (%75+)
Go to Settings > General > About Phone > Software Info
Click Build Number 7 times or until it says "You are now a developer"
Go back to General Settings
Go to "Developer Options"
Enable "OEM Unlock"
Enable "USB Debugging"
Next youl'll want to make sure that you have the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) installed. If you don't have it , these guys have your back. Make certain that it is correctly installed and that you can access it using your command line.
Download this Team Win Recovery Project image on your PC (it's from my mirror)
Make sure it 's in the folder that ADB is in or that ADB can recognize
Plug in your phone into your computer if it's not already
You'll want to boot into the bootloader using adb so type:
Wait for it to reboot into the bootloader (shouldn't take long)
MAKE SURE THAT IT SAYS "BOATLOADER UNLOCKED" ON THE TOP LEFT, IF NOT
Type the follow to confirm that it sees your device:
If you see you're device, all is good. Now we have to unlock the bootloader with:
If it reboots, use adb to go back to the bootloader
Time to flash the recovery with:
Finally:
You now have the TWRP recovery on your phone but YOU'RE NOT DONE AS YOU DONT HAVE ROOT PERMISSIONS and your phone should have been wiped clean so you might have to reinput your details.
To finish getting root access:
Make sure youer phone is still plugged in
Download ChainFire's SuperSu on your computer
Move SuperSu from wherever you downloade it to your device
Reboot your phone into recovery by turning it off and turning it back on while HOLDING the UP button.
You should see the TWRP recovery screen.
Click install and choose the SuperSU zip file that you downloaded from ChainFire's site
If you want, you can select "Reboot after Installation" if you wish.
Swipe the slider all the way to right to start the install
Reboot
You should now have SuperSu on your device , allowing you root access
That's all you need if all you wanted is to root, but you're probably going to want BusyBox, Xposed Framework and an Equalizer if you're like me because by default the sound is terrible and Equalizers like Viper4Android makes it a whole lot better and works with Spotify! Let's get started:
How to get BusyBox
It's actually pretty simple.
Go to Play Store
Search "BusyBox"
Download "BusyBox" or "BusyBox Pro" by Stephen(Stericson)
Install it
Open it
Select the directory where you would like it installed, I installed in both "/system/xbin" and "system/bin" for everything to work how I wanted
It will ask you to grant it Root Permissions, select "GRANT"
Wait for it to install
You now have BusyBox!
If you don't know what BusyBox is, to put it shortly , it's a set of command line tools for Unix and Unix-like systems, like Android, to make things a bit more developer friendly. You can read more at he BusyBox official site.
Next I'll show you how to get the
Xposed Framework
Most of this information came from this post so if you need more information, read that post.
Go to Settings > General and select "Security" under the "Privacy" Category.
Scroll down to the "Phone Administration" category and make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
Download The Xposed 3.1 apk installer on your phone
Install it
The actual framework won't work because you have to install it in your recovery so then,
Download the LG K7 Xposed Framework image and put it on your phone's internal storage
Reboot into recovery and Install the Xposed Framework image you just put on your device.
Once it is installed, you can reboot and it should be working in the app.
Lastly, if you want better sound, you'll want
ViPER4ANDROiD
Most (if not all) of this information came from this post.
Go to Settings > General > Developer Options
Scroll down to the "Media Category" and select "Use AwesomePlayer (deprecated)" as Viper won't work with NuPlayer
Download SELinux Mode Changer OFFICIAL | MIRROR
Install it
Open it and grant it Root Permissions
Select Permissive Mode
Download this version of ViPER4ANDROiD | MIRRIR
Reboot into Recovery and Install the ViPER4ANDROiD zip file
Once it's done, you can reboot
Open the ViPER4ANDROiD app
It will ask you to install/update the driver
It should continue with no problems and you should have better sound
And you're done! That's everything I know thus far. There are no custom ROMs yet but I want to attempt on working on one(although I've never developed or ported a ROM before) as soon as I get all the information on how to do so . Be sure to thank the Original Posters/Developers and donate to them if you have the means as they put a lot of time and effort into bringing you the best experience possible.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if I forgot something or if there is a type and I will fix it right away!
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Recovery error 1003
Other then that phone is working fine lgk7 k330. How do I fix this ?
johnsmith1987 said:
Recovery error 1003
Other then that phone is working fine lgk7 k330. How do I fix this ?
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Try installing this official version of TWRP with the TWRP app. Or using this command in terminal
Code:
dd if='/path/to/TWRP/image' of='/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery'
Also, if that doesn't work. It's most likely because you didn't unlock the bootloader. Go to "Step Nine: Unlocking The Bootloader" on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/ref-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3362555
Billybobjoe13245 said:
Try installing this official version of TWRP with the TWRP app. Or using this command in terminal
Also, if that doesn't work. It's most likely because you didn't unlock the bootloader. Go to "Step Nine: Unlocking The Bootloader" on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/ref-metro-pcs-lg-k7-lgms330-t3362555
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Ill try again
I have oem unlock checked
I have unlocked the bootloader but I can not figure out how to root this thing at all. Has anyone had any success? I would like TWRP and SuperU.
this device is new yet. give it time
Tmobilefan906 said:
this device is new yet. give it time
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Yeah I didn't realize how new this was whenever I posted it.
TWRP and root instructions available now in post 1 of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/huawei-ascend-xt-h1611-t3507933/
dabadguycr said:
I have unlocked the bootloader but I can not figure out how to root this thing at all. Has anyone had any success? I would like TWRP and SuperU.
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divineBliss said:
TWRP and root instructions available now in post 1 of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/huawei-ascend-xt-h1611-t3507933/
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You've already been helping me before you posted this.
People reading this thread might not realize we have root now. It's for their benefit .
dabadguycr said:
You've already been helping me before you posted this.
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People reading this thread might not realize we have root now. It's for their benefit .
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Good Point, I know my thread shows up first on Bing whenever I search for my phone and rooting help.
I have another XT and followed all instructions fine but no SuperSU when checking the phone. I tried flashing it twice (the one from the OP in main thread) and nothing. Am I missing a step?
I had installed fine on the first phone. this new one is 100% stock, unlocked bootloader, installed TWRP successfully but no supersu and root checker confirms no root.
Is it B140 or what? If you are missing a step, only you can check that.
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I have another XT and followed all instructions fine but no SuperSU when checking the phone. I tried flashing it twice (the one from the OP in main thread) and nothing. Am I missing a step?
I had installed fine on the first phone. this new one is 100% stock, unlocked bootloader, installed TWRP successfully but no supersu and root checker confirms no root.
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Is it B140 or what? If you are missing a step, only you can check that.
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Fixed
Can someone check the EMUI Huawei website for the unlock bootloader? Is it still working for requesting code? It keeps loop me back to the EMUI 5.0 page
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Can someone check the EMUI Huawei website for the unlock bootloader? Is it still working for requesting code? It keeps loop me back to the EMUI 5.0 page
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Ya same. I got angry since I spent hours trying to find it so I just paid $4 and had DC-Unlocker unlock my bootloader.
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Can someone check the EMUI Huawei website for the unlock bootloader? Is it still working for requesting code? It keeps loop me back to the EMUI 5.0 page
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Ya same. I got angry since I spent hours trying to find it so I just paid $4 and had DC-Unlocker unlock my bootloader.
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If you follow this guide there should be no issue. The rootmygalaxy link should be pretty straightforward at unlocking the bootloader. The guide should be stickied in the OP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70515102&postcount=649
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If you follow this guide there should be no issue. The rootmygalaxy link should be pretty straightforward at unlocking the bootloader. The guide should be stickied in the OP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70515102&postcount=649
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The issue is that https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock that page hasnt worked for days. Keep redirecting me to the main page.
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The issue is that https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock that page hasnt worked for days. Keep redirecting me to the main page.
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Yes use a different browser. Not working with chrome but working with edge. Go to the same link, it will bring you to EMUI 5.0 page, towards the top click on "download" then on the following page under the search bar click on "unlock bootloader" and it will bring you to the unlocking page. Just confirmed working. Updating the guide and will make a new post for root and twrp
Updated guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/huawei-ascend-xt-h1611-feb27-2017-t3564389
Unlocked the boot loader, now adb/fastboot-15 Second won't work
Hello guys!
I used the 15 Second minimal adb/fastboot package from this site to unlock the boot loader. All seemed to go well, a screen message said success or something like that. It's been over 2 weeks since I had to put the phone down and take care of some other business. Now, after turning the phone off and then back on again when I am ready when I type in "fastboot devices" in the elevated cmd window in the adb directory the only message that comes back is "waiting on the device." Or the equivalent. I have tried what I could find from searching with Google to no avail. I am pretty sure that I am using the same cord, laptop, and everything that worked when I unlocked the boot loader. So, I am at a loss.
My goal originally was to use madvane20's slim downed version of b180 just to get it working again as my almost 2 years old P10 was stolen. I have no money in my budget for a new phone until Feb. 2020. I last talked with him in a series of PM's ending around May of last year, when a reply stated he had to get back to work on the last part of it. I have since seen a post referencing that it was ready in a package that after I had successfully unlocked the boot loader, it would root and install everything. This would have made me a happy guy... but I also noticed a custom ROM is now to be had based on Android 7. In order to get my Bank App's updated version of it's Mobile App to work, I have to install Android v 7 or higher. That's the main app that needs v 7 or better that I use daily. Several times...
But, now when I power up the phone, the first message is, "Your device has been unlocked and cannot be trusted... Press the Power Key now to reboot. Or the device will automatically reboot in 5 seconds." Which it does, the first time walking me through the Set-Up process, now it just boots into Huawei's EMUI 4.1. But, I cannot get adb to find the phone to follow the remainder of the instructions in the guide, "AT&T Huawei Ascend XT H1611 Feb27, 2017 update all things Root and TWRP (guide)"
Nor, can I get into the Recovery mode using the Vol Down/Power Keys.
So, where have I gone wrong or what is my next step? Since the phone can not be found and I can not get into Recovery using the proper keys what do I need to do and how do I do it?
I want to:
Root the phone.
Install the custom ROM I mentioned.
Or, Install an upgrade, if possible, to Android v 7... But,
can not get the phone recognized to get into a Recovery mode (is that right?) to push TWRP to it as well as the other files
it needs and to do whatever the Guides tell me to do.
Specs on the phone:
Model: H1611
Build: H1611C07B180
EMUI v: 4.1
Android v: 6.0.1
Security Patch level: September 1, 2017
Baseband v: 20234
Kernal v: 3.10.49-g03b627c
Sorry for the long post, but I thought it might answer some questions that came to mind before replying back.
Thanks in advance. I'm not here often, but when I am I am always relieved to get out of some jam I have gotten myself into!
mike0921
mike0921,
What happens if the phone is in normal mode and you type "adb devices" from the PC adb directory command prompt?
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mike0921,
What happens if the phone is in normal mode and you type "adb devices" from the PC adb directory command prompt?
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I just now found a new(er) USB cable for the phone. I also uninstalled the H1611 under Portable Devices in the Device Manager and rebooted the laptop. Where before, under Events the message was ".... needs further installation..." it now showed a successful install.
At the "adb devices" command, nothing happened, no response. I went and found the directions and explanations for the use of the top 30 commands. It told me to reboot the bootloader. A screen on the phone had me confirm the RSA command. Afterwhich the Fastoot&Recovery Mode screen with the little green Android guy with the message Phone Unlocked, FRP Unlock messages.
I went back to the elevated cmd window and at the adb directory command prompt entered "fastboot devices" and Voila! There were some letters and numbers, five or six spaces and the word "fastboot."
So, am I good to go with the rest of the steps in the guide from here? A question, about him saying to flash the Superuser zip file using TWRP. Is that suppose to already be on my SD card to flash it or can I flash it from my laptop without having to touch the phone or current USB cable? It seems stable but I am a bit gunshy and don't have much faith left in the old equipment I am having to use. A very old, refurbished HP Elitebook 8460P which is running really wonky, a not too new USB cable, the last of five I dug up and have used and finally works but is a bit loose, and Windows 10 1903 etc., which has disappeared all kinds of things I am having to run down) Can I use the "push" command to move the zip file to the SD card? And is that a fastboot function or an adb function? I seem to have read somewhere along the way to this point here that "push" is what I want to do, but powerserge1's Step 7 states to flash it using TWRP. I just want to check. And should questions from here on out be placed in his 184-page thread? I still haven't managed to read the whole thing, it seems to go off in so many other directions that I don't think I need to travel down. But, I will follow your advice.
I want to say a hearty thanks for your help. I was stuck, confused and frustrated at getting no results from Googling and reading for hours and getting nowhere it seemed. And I think I am good to go now.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Just to be clear, The SuperSU zip file is currently on my laptop in the adb directory. Not on the phone.
mike0921 said:
I just now found a new(er) USB cable for the phone. I also uninstalled the H1611 under Portable Devices in the Device Manager and rebooted the laptop. Where before, under Events the message was ".... needs further installation..." it now showed a successful install.
At the "adb devices" command, nothing happened, no response. I went and found the directions and explanations for the use of the top 30 commands. It told me to reboot the bootloader. A screen on the phone had me confirm the RSA command. Afterwhich the Fastoot&Recovery Mode screen with the little green Android guy with the message Phone Unlocked, FRP Unlock messages.
I went back to the elevated cmd window and at the adb directory command prompt entered "fastboot devices" and Voila! There were some letters and numbers, five or six spaces and the word "fastboot."
So, am I good to go with the rest of the steps in the guide from here? A question, about him saying to flash the Superuser zip file using TWRP. Is that suppose to already be on my SD card to flash it or can I flash it from my laptop without having to touch the phone or current USB cable? It seems stable but I am a bit gunshy and don't have much faith left in the old equipment I am having to use. A very old, refurbished HP Elitebook 8460P which is running really wonky, a not too new USB cable, the last of five I dug up and have used and finally works but is a bit loose, and Windows 10 1903 etc., which has disappeared all kinds of things I am having to run down) Can I use the "push" command to move the zip file to the SD card? And is that a fastboot function or an adb function? I seem to have read somewhere along the way to this point here that "push" is what I want to do, but powerserge1's Step 7 states to flash it using TWRP. I just want to check. And should questions from here on out be placed in his 184-page thread? I still haven't managed to read the whole thing, it seems to go off in so many other directions that I don't think I need to travel down. But, I will follow your advice.
I want to say a hearty thanks for your help. I was stuck, confused and frustrated at getting no results from Googling and reading for hours and getting nowhere it seemed. And I think I am good to go now.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Just to be clear, The SuperSU zip file is currently on my laptop in the adb directory. Not on the phone.
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And after backing up in TRWP, I just checked the SD card's contents for the backup and saw the SuperSU zip file neatly placed on it as well. Just to be clear!??!
Okay, I somehow screwed this up I think. I was a little distracted by a friend dropping by. After telling her to give me a minute, I looked back at the phone after following Step 6:
Step 6: Confirm phone goes to FASTBOOT & RESCUE mode.
a) fastboot devices (to make sure your device is recognized)
b) fastboot boot TWRP.img (boots TWRP.img from Step 3)
c) The phone will boot into TWRP. Always select Keep Read Only from the first screen every time you go into TWRP.
Peek around a bit if you want to, then use TWRP to backup your stock recovery to external micro SD.
d) Reboot bootloader from inside TWRP to flash this custom recovery image (no adb command this time, you are rebooting to the bootloader from TWRP, you will see this option under "reboot" in TWRP).
e) fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img (now flashes TWRP recovery to the phone)
I then went to Step 7:
Step 7: After phone reboots, get into TWRP recovery repeating Step 6, a and b or hold the power button and volume up button from power-off state, then release when you see Huawei logo.
But now, the phone isn't being recognized again. And when I shut it off, hold Volume Up and Power buttons, I get a screen that asks if I want to: Reboot system now; Wipe data/factory reset; Wipe cache partition. Not the Recovery Screen with the options I got used to seeing in little green characters.
I tried the Reboot system now option and I'm back into the Huawei EMUI with everything appearing unchanged. Powered off, did the Vol Up + Power buttons and am back with the screen offering the three options I mentioned above. And the phone not being recognized after the "Devices" command.
Can you clarify my confusion? What am I doing wrong? Or not doing?
Thanks.
mike
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mike0921 said:
I just now found a new(er) USB cable for the phone. I also uninstalled the H1611 under Portable Devices in the Device Manager and rebooted the laptop. Where before, under Events the message was ".... needs further installation..." it now showed a successful install.
At the "adb devices" command, nothing happened, no response. I went and found the directions and explanations for the use of the top 30 commands. It told me to reboot the bootloader. A screen on the phone had me confirm the RSA command. Afterwhich the Fastoot&Recovery Mode screen with the little green Android guy with the message Phone Unlocked, FRP Unlock messages.
I went back to the elevated cmd window and at the adb directory command prompt entered "fastboot devices" and Voila! There were some letters and numbers, five or six spaces and the word "fastboot."
So, am I good to go with the rest of the steps in the guide from here? A question, about him saying to flash the Superuser zip file using TWRP. Is that suppose to already be on my SD card to flash it or can I flash it from my laptop without having to touch the phone or current USB cable? It seems stable but I am a bit gunshy and don't have much faith left in the old equipment I am having to use. A very old, refurbished HP Elitebook 8460P which is running really wonky, a not too new USB cable, the last of five I dug up and have used and finally works but is a bit loose, and Windows 10 1903 etc., which has disappeared all kinds of things I am having to run down) Can I use the "push" command to move the zip file to the SD card? And is that a fastboot function or an adb function? I seem to have read somewhere along the way to this point here that "push" is what I want to do, but powerserge1's Step 7 states to flash it using TWRP. I just want to check. And should questions from here on out be placed in his 184-page thread? I still haven't managed to read the whole thing, it seems to go off in so many other directions that I don't think I need to travel down. But, I will follow your advice.
I want to say a hearty thanks for your help. I was stuck, confused and frustrated at getting no results from Googling and reading for hours and getting nowhere it seemed. And I think I am good to go now.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Just to be clear, The SuperSU zip file is currently on my laptop in the adb directory. Not on the phone.
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And after backing up in TRWP, I just checked the SD card's contents for the backup and saw the SuperSU zip file neatly placed on it as well. Just to be clear!??!
Okay, I somehow screwed this up I think. I was a little distracted by a friend dropping by. After telling her to give me a minute, I looked back at the phone after following Step 6:
Step 6: Confirm phone goes to FASTBOOT & RESCUE mode.
a) fastboot devices (to make sure your device is recognized)
b) fastboot boot TWRP.img (boots TWRP.img from Step 3)
c) The phone will boot into TWRP. Always select Keep Read Only from the first screen every time you go into TWRP.
Peek around a bit if you want to, then use TWRP to backup your stock recovery to external micro SD.
d) Reboot bootloader from inside TWRP to flash this custom recovery image (no adb command this time, you are rebooting to the bootloader from TWRP, you will see this option under "reboot" in TWRP).
e) fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img (now flashes TWRP recovery to the phone)
I then went to Step 7:
Step 7: After phone reboots, get into TWRP recovery repeating Step 6, a and b or hold the power button and volume up button from power-off state, then release when you see Huawei logo.
But now, the phone isn't being recognized again. And when I shut it off, hold Volume Up and Power buttons, I get a screen that asks if I want to: Reboot system now; Wipe data/factory reset; Wipe cache partition. Not the Recovery Screen with the options I got used to seeing in little green characters.
I tried the Reboot system now option and I'm back into the Huawei EMUI with everything appearing unchanged. Powered off, did the Vol Up + Power buttons and am back with the screen offering the three options I mentioned above. And the phone not being recognized after the "Devices" command.
Can you clarify my confusion? What am I doing wrong? Or not doing?
Thanks.
mike
Sorry for the delay. What's the latest status with attempts to root the phone?
I'll be making a video for this with the 7 inch tablet on Nov. 29th or 30th (depending on the time I have)
General Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if you brick your tablet. This is how I did it personally as other methods here didn't work for me. I have yet to test this method on a 7 inch, also do not have access to the Surf variants. This has only been tested on the 10.1 inch with the keyboard. Will update when I test with the 7 inch.
What's Needed:
MTK Fastboot Drivers: https://online.mediatek.com/Public Documents/MTK_Android_USB_Driver.zip
Magisk Manager Canary: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/dev-magisk-canary-channel-bleeding-edge-t3839337
Stock Boot Image: https://forum.xda-developers.com/wa...eral/stock-stock-backups-images-otas-t3998227
ADB and Fastboot: https://www.xda-developers.com/what-is-adb/
Prerequisites:
Personally, I had issues getting my PC to recognize the tablets in Fastboot mode. The drivers wouldn't install. This might be optional for some of you, but I thought I'd include it just in case.
Installing MTK Fastboot Drivers from the link above
If you plugin your device in fastboot mode and your PC doesn't recognize it, follow these steps. If it did, skip this part.
1.) Download the drivers above and unzip the Zip file somewhere on your PC (desktop or My Documents is easiest)
2.) Boot your Tablet into Fastboot Mode by holding Vol + and Power, then select Fastboot from the Menu
*NOTE* There is a bug with these tablet's that the volume buttons are mislabeled. Really dumb, but I guess that's why they were 55 bucks for the 10 inch on black friday
3.) Plug the device into your PC and open Device Manager by pressing WinKey+R and typing devmgmt.msc, hit Enter
4.) If there's an Other Device listed called Android, follow these steps. If it isn't there, follow the next set of steps
5.) Open a Command Prompt window as Admin and type the following command
Code:
bcdedit.exe /set nointegritychecks on
6.) Hit enter, then restart your PC
7.) Once the PC is restarted, make sure your tablet is connected in Fastboot mode and open Device Manager again
8.) Right click Android under Other Devices and select Update Drivers
9.) Click the Browse my Computer for driver software button and select the MTK Folder you extracted from the download link above
10.) From there, you can open command prompt, type fastboot devices and see if your tablet shows up and move on to root!
Unlocking your Bootloader
From here, you can unlock your bootloader very easily to Root your device
This will wipe all data off the tablet!
0.) Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging on the tablet by going to Settings->About and tap Build Number 7 times. From here, enter the new Developer Options that unlock and turn on OEM Unlock and USB Debugging.
1.) Boot your tablet into Fastboot mode and connect it to your PC
2.) Open a Command Prompt window and type the following command, then hit enter
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
3.) Follow the instructions on screen to unlock your bootloader
4.) Now Boot your device and we'll move on to making a rooted Boot Image
Creating a Rooted Boot Image with Magisk Manager
0.) Make sure you already have Wifi setup and connected before the first time you open Magisk Manager on your device! Make sure it auto connects as well
1.) Download Magisk Manager Canary from the link above
2.) Install it to your device
3.) Download boot Image from the Stock Boot Image part of the Prerequisites above and put the boot.img on your devices internal memory
4.) Open Magisk Manager and select Install Magisk
5.) Select Patch File and select the boot.img from your internal storage
6.) Once its done patching the image, take magisk_patched.img from the downloads folder of your device and move it onto your PC
7.) Boot your tablet into Fastboot mode and plug it into your PC
8.) Open Command Prompt and type the following command and hit enter (make sure you know your magisk_patched.img file location)
Code:
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
9.) Reboot the device and you'll be Rooted!
Optional Steps like Modules and Debloating
My basic debloat script: https://forum.xda-developers.com/wa...s-general/root-walmart-bloat-remover-t4011639
Will be testing GSI roms on the spare 7 inch and will list those here
Recommended Magisk Modules:
Viper4Android Legacy
FDE.AI
MagiskHide Props Config
Systemless Hosts
Youtube Vanced Black
Magisk Setting to Enable:
Magisk Hide
Rename Magisk Manager App (keeps app from detecting magisk root)
Credits:
Myself for this root method @byproxy for reminding me to add the steps for OEM Unlock and enabling wifi before opening Magisk Manager for the first time
I'll start this off saying i'm an amateur at this, but I cannot for the life of me get an option to show up in magisk to patch the boot image even though it's on my 7" tablet. Any thoughts?
The bootloader was unlocked and it was successful so that's not the issue.
Are you online? I had the same problem.
Xavster2 said:
I'll start this off saying i'm an amateur at this, but I cannot for the life of me get an option to show up in magisk to patch the boot image even though it's on my 7" tablet. Any thoughts?
The bootloader was unlocked and it was successful so that's not the issue.
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Xavster2 said:
I'll start this off saying i'm an amateur at this, but I cannot for the life of me get an option to show up in magisk to patch the boot image even though it's on my 7" tablet. Any thoughts?
The bootloader was unlocked and it was successful so that's not the issue.
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Sorry, been a busy few days, but make sure you're connected to Wifi, close Magisk Manager, then reopen it and you'll be good to go!
Onn 8" walmart tablet
I purchased the 8" Onn walmart tablet second hand from a store called dirt cheap. Box didnt look to be opened but it had been. The tablet had been setup with someones gmail account that i do not know. The tablet was for a 4yo girl to use to learn preschool. Is there just any simple way to remove this google FRP lock ? I dont care if i lose the info on it as its not mine. I just want her to be able to use the tablet. Any help would be much appreciated please
CoachDad said:
I purchased the 8" Onn walmart tablet second hand from a store called dirt cheap. Box didnt look to be opened but it had been. The tablet had been setup with someones gmail account that i do not know. The tablet was for a 4yo girl to use to learn preschool. Is there just any simple way to remove this google FRP lock ? I dont care if i lose the info on it as its not mine. I just want her to be able to use the tablet. Any help would be much appreciated please
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Forced factory reset should do it. There is small pin hole near the power button. I believe pressing this hidden button(with a Sim card ejector, or paper clip).
If pressing does not do anything. Maybe press the button then hold power button too
mrmazak said:
Forced factory reset should do it. There is small pin hole near the power button. I believe pressing this hidden button(with a Sim card ejector, or paper clip).
If pressing does not do anything. Maybe press the button then hold power button too
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Thank you for responding so fast. I've boot into recovery mode /wiped everything...its back to factory. The pinhole reset button does nothing other than reboot it . Ive tried all combos to with the reset button but nothing. Also i've read that its possible to use odin? if i can get it into download mode.
Ive downloaded the stock rom posted on an sdcard wondering if i can possibly update in recovery mode? Im sorta a newb at this stuff. I've been reading for 4 days on this matter. I've practiced a root on an old tablet with success. I guess at this point unless i can sell it as is giving the customer that it has this frp lock on it. If the know how to fix it so be it. Im not sure there is a working solution for frp bypass on these tablets.
CoachDad said:
Thank you for responding so fast. I've boot into recovery mode /wiped everything...its back to factory. The pinhole reset button does nothing other than reboot it . Ive tried all combos to with the reset button but nothing. Also i've read that its possible to use odin? if i can get it into download mode.
Ive downloaded the stock rom posted on an sdcard wondering if i can possibly update in recovery mode? Im sorta a newb at this stuff. I've been reading for 4 days on this matter. I've practiced a root on an old tablet with success. I guess at this point unless i can sell it as is giving the customer that it has this frp lock on it. If the know how to fix it so be it. Im not sure there is a working solution for frp bypass on these tablets.
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This is an mtk device not Samsung. So there is no Odin or download mode. There is spflash tool, and preloader.
And if you flash firmware (with default frp partition) then frp lock is cleared.
But you will have to find that file. It maybe in the stock firmwares that are shared, I do not know.
EDIT:
i was having issues but figure it out. maybe it should be so common knowledge that it shouldn't need to be included as a step, but since i don't do this THAT often i didn't think about it and it took me a bit to figure out why i was having issues.
once you get your computer to recognize your device (mine did without needing to mess with any drivers) you need to first make sure to got into the tablet settings -> about and then tap on the build number 7 times to access developer options. then you need to go into developer options and turn on OEM Unlocking & USB Debugging.
THEN follow the guide to unlock bootloader.
then (since the tablet is factory reset once you unlock) do the above AGAIN to turn USB Debugging back on after you reboot.
also note that you need to have an internet connection on the tablet to utilize magisk. once you got all that square, then continue on with steps for full root.
hope that helps!
byproxy said:
EDIT:
i was having issues but figure it out. maybe it should be so common knowledge that it shouldn't need to be included as a step, but since i don't do this THAT often i didn't think about it and it took me a bit to figure out why i was having issues.
once you get your computer to recognize your device (mine did without needing to mess with any drivers) you need to first make sure to got into the tablet settings -> about and then tap on the build number 7 times to access developer options. then you need to go into developer options and turn on OEM Unlocking & USB Debugging.
THEN follow the guide to unlock bootloader.
then (since the tablet is factory reset once you unlock) do the above AGAIN to turn USB Debugging back on after you reboot.
also note that you need to have an internet connection on the tablet to utilize magisk. once you got all that square, then continue on with steps for full root.
hope that helps!
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I did not realize I didn't include that step. Total noob mistake when typing a tutorial up for android. I do this almost daily at work, so I forget to include it
CoachDad said:
Thank you for responding so fast. I've boot into recovery mode /wiped everything...its back to factory. The pinhole reset button does nothing other than reboot it . Ive tried all combos to with the reset button but nothing. Also i've read that its possible to use odin? if i can get it into download mode.
Ive downloaded the stock rom posted on an sdcard wondering if i can possibly update in recovery mode? Im sorta a newb at this stuff. I've been reading for 4 days on this matter. I've practiced a root on an old tablet with success. I guess at this point unless i can sell it as is giving the customer that it has this frp lock on it. If the know how to fix it so be it. Im not sure there is a working solution for frp bypass on these tablets.
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I was able to remove FRP lock on one of mine by flashing the stock rom with SP Flash Tool. I used the full wipe and download selection with every partition selected including boot.
no worries! i didn't think about it either until i was having issues. thanks for the tutorial... it was super helpful!! btw it definitely works on the 8" tablet.
Hello! I'm new to all of this, but what I'm trying to accomplish is removing the Google account from this tablet and putting a new image on the ONA19TB002, ONA19TB003, ONA19TB007, Surf 7 and 10 tablets. I followed all of the steps as far as installing the drivers. I had to go through hoops to get the MediaTek Drivers installed, but I have a "warning" cone by it. I haven't been able to find any resolution to this. Any help would be appreciated. I' have a Windows 10 64-bit system that I'm using and the tablet I'm specifically working on at the moment is the ONN ONA19TB003 tablet. The tablet is not being recognized by my laptop when I run the 'fastboot devices' command in PowerShell. Is there something that I'm missing? Any help would be appreciated.
'Quis said:
Hello! I'm new to all of this, but what I'm trying to accomplish is removing the Google account from this tablet and putting a new image on the ONA19TB002, ONA19TB003, ONA19TB007, Surf 7 and 10 tablets. I followed all of the steps as far as installing the drivers. I had to go through hoops to get the MediaTek Drivers installed, but I have a "warning" cone by it. I haven't been able to find any resolution to this. Any help would be appreciated. I' have a Windows 10 64-bit system that I'm using and the tablet I'm specifically working on at the moment is the ONN ONA19TB003 tablet. The tablet is not being recognized by my laptop when I run the 'fastboot devices' command in PowerShell. Is there something that I'm missing? Any help would be appreciated.
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Personally, I avoid PowerShell at all costs. This kinda stuff has always just seemed to work better with CMD.exe instead of Powershell.
These tablets are kind of a nightmare for this. If you've done the mediatek drivers and still have the warning cone icon, I'm not sure what's next as I haven't hit that wall myself. All I can maybe recommend is right click delete drivers in Device Manager, then start over with the driver install
Removing the Google Account would be needing a FRP Bypass. Someone above stated "I was able to remove FRP lock on one of mine by flashing the stock rom with SP Flash Tool. I used the full wipe and download selection with every partition selected including boot. " so if you can get it recognized, try that
KaptinBoxxi said:
Personally, I avoid PowerShell at all costs. This kinda stuff has always just seemed to work better with CMD.exe instead of Powershell.
These tablets are kind of a nightmare for this. If you've done the mediatek drivers and still have the warning cone icon, I'm not sure what's next as I haven't hit that wall myself. All I can maybe recommend is right click delete drivers in Device Manager, then start over with the driver install
Removing the Google Account would be needing a FRP Bypass. Someone above stated "I was able to remove FRP lock on one of mine by flashing the stock rom with SP Flash Tool. I used the full wipe and download selection with every partition selected including boot. " so if you can get it recognized, try that
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Ok, thank you! This is a shot in the dark, but in order for ADB to work, USB debugging has to be enabled. I can't do that as the tablet is locked by FRP and I have looked countless times on Google and MSN to see if it's possible. Do you have any tips for that?
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but for some reason I can't seem to get. The tablet to stay in fastboot mode. It just says waiting for device.
will this root onn 8 inch tablet running android 9
soateufel said:
I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but for some reason I can't seem to get. The tablet to stay in fastboot mode. It just says waiting for device.
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Sorry for late reply. Been away from home with work. When fastboot mode indicates "waiting for device," it generally means that your device is not properly communicating with your PC or laptop. This is nearly always due to missing or incorrect drivers 9n your computer. There are several comprehensive guides here on XDA for installing necessary ADB & Fastboot drivers.
installed magisk manager on onn 8 and also have img zip but win i go to patch it magisk manager crashes
when you mean patch boot img do mean to unzip file on onn 8