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Idiot's guide to flashing the Xoom (for fun and profit)

This guide is for you that have a new Xoom (WiFi only, US model) with Android 3.1 and want to
- get root access
- enable the external SD card unit
Please note that Android 3.2, which now is available for the US Wifi models, make this guide more or less obsolete. If your aim is to have root access, then there are probably simpler methods.
What you need to do can be encompassed in these following short steps (will be detailed later on) in the following order. Each step is required before you can proceed to the next one. However, make sure that you are very very careful and dont try to take any shortcuts. That may soft-brick your device, and you may have a difficult time to explain that to your wife ... You have been warned!
I strongly recommend you to read the entire guide before trying this. In fact, read it twice to ensure that you have understood everything. If there is wierd stuff that you dont understand, dont hesitate to ask. The reason for me writing this down is that I like to document what I have learned. This is to me an excellent way to ensure that I will remember what I just did. Another reason was that I could not find a single thread that encompassed all steps required. There are many different threads, but noone (that I could find) that really guides you from start to goal. So enjoy and good luck!
I would like to thank LandMaster and cam30era for helping out with advice during my initial trail-and-error session. I soft-bricked my device once and had big problems to get by point 4.3 (avoid overwriting of CWM), but with their encouragement I finally succeeded.
If someone else adapts this guide for the EU model or the 3G model, feel free to drop me an IM and I will update the guide for these devices too. Until then, this has only been tested on a WiFi only, 32 GB device bought in the US. If you brick your 3G or EU bought model, dont call me ...
0. Overview of the 6 required steps
1. Install Motorola USB drivers for your computers (for USB connectivity)
2. Install Java SDK and Android SDK tools (for adb and fastboot commands)
3. Unlock the device for flashing (allowing replacement of recovery and boot images)
4. Install a modified recovery image (ClockWorkMod recovery for Android)
5. Root the device (Allow r/w access to the device filesystem)
6. Flash a kernel that supports the SD card (SD card access, overclocking etc.)​
Steps 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 require that you download install, image and zip files needed for the flashing.
All this was performed on a Windows XP x86 SP3. Windows 7, Mac and Linux users will probably have to do some steps differently.
Update July 7: I have tested the procedure on Windows 7 x86 now and the procedure is identical to Windows XP.
1. Install the latest Motorola USB drivers
The installation file can be found here
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
1.1 Install the drivers and ensure that your Xoom is recognized by the computer
2. Installation of development software
Java SDK 6 and Android SDK (for Honeycomb at least) need to be installed. You can find the installation kits here.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-6u26-download-400750.html
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2.1 Install them as any other software.
2.2 What I had to do was to manually modify the PATH environment variable. I use Windows XP so I did that by right clicking on My Computer, choose Properties and select Advanced. Here I added the path to platform-tools and Tools
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Intel\WiFi\bin\;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\;D:\Java\Android-sdk\platform-tools;D:\Java\Android-sdk\tools
Note: If the Android SDK complains that the Java Dev Kit cant be found, just press Back and then Next again. Wierd, but that seems to do the trick ... go figure.
2.3 Test that ADB and FASTBOOT works. You should open a command window and go to your Android installation directory. Plug in your Xoom to your computer and write 'adb devices'. Your Xoom should now be listed like this
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders>adb devices
List of devices attached
0288414343813157 device​
Did your device not show up? Make sure that you have USB debugging enabled in Settings / Applications / Development
3. Unlocking the device for flashing
This step will effectively erase the internal storage, including all your apps and settings. Use whatever backup you want to rescure important data before you start.
3.1 Power up and start the Xoom
3.2 Ensure that your device is fully recognized by the computer. A good sign is that the 'Portable device' dialog is activated on Windows when your Xoom has booted. The Xoom should also be seen in 'My Computer'. If not, go back to step 2 and double check your USB drivers.
3.3 Use the command 'adb reboot bootloader' to go into Flash mode
3.4 Use the command 'fastboot oem unlock'. This will trigger a dialog on your Xoom. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the unlocking. I repeat, this *will* do a factory reset and all data will be lost!
3.5 Once unlocked, the Xoom will restart and work as normal, but now ready for step 4
4. Install recovery image (CWM)
Download the recovery image file and save it to your computer
4.1 Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader'
4.2 Install your downloaded recovery image
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders> fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img​
4.3 Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo section 4.
4.4 Enter CWM with the following procedure
4.5 Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing ...
4.6 When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for reaching this far .
Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. There are ways to prevent this (see posts below), but I recommend you to redo step 4 instead of messing with removal of system files. But both methods would probably work. Experiment!
5. Rooting the Xoom
The root zip file is located here
5.1 You need to transfer the ROOT zip file to a working micro SD card. You can do this on a computer or cell phone, but the ROOT zip must be located in the root directory of the SD card.
5.2 Insert the now prepared SD card in the Xoom
5.3 Boot into recovery (as described in 4.3). Navigate using the volume buttons and press the power button to select the active option
5.4 Select 'Install ZIP from sd card'
5.5 Select 'Choose ZIP'
5.6 Navigate to the ROOT zip file with the Volume buttons and select it with the Power button. Confirm that you want to install it.
5.7 Everything should indicate success, so back out to the main CWM menu and reboot the device.
5.8 From Android Market, install the ROM Manager app and start it. If the rooting was successful, then ROM Manager should start without any complaints.
6. Flashing a new kernel that supports SD cards (and maybe more ...)
The kernel that I used is described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
The kernel zip file is located here
6.1 This step is identical to 5, but swap the ROOT zip towards the KERNEL zip. For simplicity, you may want to prepare the SD card with both zip files at the same time in step 5.1 ...

Looks great. You just might want to give credit to LandMaster and cam30era, too.

Also is this for just USA or all, cos many people brick there xoom if its just for USA only

okantomi said:
Looks great. You just might want to give credit to LandMaster and cam30era, too.
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Of course, done

juDGEY2k10 said:
Also is this for just USA or all, cos many people brick there xoom if its just for USA only
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This is only tested on a US device. OP updated.

Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".

I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.

BrokenPixel said:
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
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When you unlock your Xoom, it will wipe all user data.

bwcorvus said:
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
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You're right. I rooted 1st and flashed CWR later. I then used brd's method to update to 3.1, re-root and flash the new bootloader and kernel. So there is a step missing after Step 3. I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly how to do this from HC 3.1. (meaning what files to use) as I was on HC 3.0 at the time.

BrokenPixel said:
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
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Yes it will. Read 3.4 again, it will do factory reset.
The root file may vary from case to case, but the procedure is the same AFAIK. I used the one that "charge light off"... There are probably others too.

bwcorvus said:
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
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This is true, and I will update the OP to reflect that.

So has anyone followed this guide successfully yet? I don't really want to be the first...

yordikins said:
So has anyone followed this guide successfully yet? I don't really want to be the first...
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Hi
I did!. And you know that someone gotta be first (actually second). Why not take the credit?

pingvinen said:
This is true, and I will update the OP to reflect that.
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So I'm guessing the OP has been updated? I think I'm ready to dive in
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App

Abracastabya said:
So I'm guessing the OP has been updated? I think I'm ready to dive in
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
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Instructions are good to go. Just make sure that you don't reboot after flashing recovery, and before flashing boot image. If you do, by mistake, no harm done. You will just have to flash recovery again.

cam30era said:
Instructions are good to go. Just make sure that you don't reboot after flashing recovery, and before flashing boot image. If you do, by mistake, no harm done. You will just have to flash recovery again.
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Sounds good and thanks B-)
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App

Tnx . Very help full .

I don't know but ROM Manager just isn't budging showing any signs of root... or Superuser (+Elite)... or MarketEnabler...
I don't know, I'm kinda lost here. Let me retry (for the tenth time).

rmcsc said:
I don't know but ROM Manager just isn't budging showing any signs of root... or Superuser (+Elite)... or MarketEnabler...
I don't know, I'm kinda lost here. Let me retry (for the tenth time).
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Try again, and remember that timing (3 seconds) are key to success ...

I'll retry being more precise. I do get into Recovery and I flash the file mentioned. It seems it flashes correctly but when I boot into the OS, there's no signs of root anywhere.
I'll update in a few. Thanks!
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Huawei Ascend P1/U9200 Root

This method is tested by me and it worked perfectly. With this guide you will be able to root your U9200 with b113 and b115(android 4.0 and 4.0.3).
I am not responsible for any data loss or bricked devices! You do it on your own risk!
1) Download this zip. The password is: ccc333
2) Extract the zip to your desktop.
3) Download Android SDK Tools from here and install the packages.
4) Plug your Ascend P1 to the PC.
5) Make sure that USB Debugging is checked (Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging)!
6) Open "b113_b115-root_u9200---__[Nixing]" from your desktop.
7) Run "hwadb.exe".
8) Run "ubl.exe", click ROOT - this should root your device without restart and any problem, check if the Superuser icon has appeared.
After the device is rooted you will need to install recovery.
I used Geno's Recovery - run "Onekey_ROM_Ascendp1.exe" from the zip and the tool will install it.
From this recovery you can flash whatever you want w/o any problems! It's a little bit sad that it is in chinese but oh well...
I will attach a picture of the same recovery but in english so you can see what you are actually doing.
Good luck!

Hi.
When i try run "Onekey_ROM_Ascendp1.exe" i got stuck on reboot stage. Telephone just show Huawei Ascend. BTW Win 7 can't find driver for Blaze. I tried reboot manually with pressed power+volum up keys and recover update.zip. But recovery cant pass signature verification. :crying:

Recovery
lerso said:
Hi.
When i try run "Onekey_ROM_Ascendp1.exe" i got stuck on reboot stage. Telephone just show Huawei Ascend. BTW Win 7 can't find driver for Blaze. I tried reboot manually with pressed power+volum up keys and recover update.zip. But recovery cant pass signature verification. :crying:
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You can try this to install the recovery image onto the phone without the custom rom.
1. Download Android Control here (mirror) or here (XDA thread) and extract to a folder on your hard drive root (eg. c:\AndroidControl)
2. Download the Recovery image - recovery-new.img (the one included in Onekey) or recovery-off.img (the one that Onekey is based on)
Note: As far as I know, they are both Chinese language but based on ClockWorkMod so should be easy enough to navigate around. Edit: Though judging from the picture above then they may not be Chinese lol
3. Put whichever image you choose into the AndroidControl folder ready to be flashed over.
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone and then switch it off. Hold volume down and power key (I think lol) to boot into download mode (phone should boot to logo and then stop) then plug it into your PC.
5. Open a command prompt and navigate to your Android Control folder, run the following command -
fastboot flash recovery recovery-new.img
or
fastboot flash recovery recovery-off.img
depending which one you chose.
6. Once finished type - 'fastboot reboot' to reboot your phone.
7. Turn off your phone once rebooted and then hold the volume up and power keys to boot into recovery, if its in Chinese you've been successful

I am curious how you install some ROM as .zip file, when all original updates from Huawei have .app as extension.....

Nixing said:
This method is tested by me and it worked perfectly. With this guide you will be able to root your U9200 with b113 and b115(android 4.0 and 4.0.3).
I am not responsible for any data loss or bricked devices! You do it on your own risk!
1) Download this zip. The password is: ccc333
2) Extract the zip to your desktop.
3) Plug your Ascend P1 to the PC.
4) Make sure that USB Debugging is checked (Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging)!
5) Run "hwadb.exe".
6) Run "ubl.exe" - this should root your device without any problem, check if the Superuser icon has appeared.
After the device is rooted you will need to install recovery.
I used Geno's Recovery - run "Onekey_ROM_Ascendp1.exe" from the zip and the tool will install it.
From this recovery you can flash whatever you want w/o any problems! It's a little bit sad that it is in chinese but oh well...
I will attach a picture of the same recovery but in english so you can see what you are actually doing.
Good luck!
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In my case it after step 5) it works a little bit different.
When run "Onekey_ROM_Ascendp1.exe" and stuck on reboot stage (just show Huawei Ascend), then you must install a driver for Blaze device manually, you can choose the standard "Android Adapter ADB interface" for this (it works in my case), after intalling the driver Onekey_ROM will resume and install only the recovery image and you phone is showing the Chinese recovery menu choose your "update.zip" or "gapps-signed.zip" from SD-card and it wil be installed (update.zip means your desired firmware).
It seems that the firmware in the Onekey_ROM_Ascendp1 tool will not be placed on the SD-card but in Local Storage, so it will not be installed, therefor put the "gapps-signed.zip" or "update.zip" before flashing on the SD-card so you can select it in Chinese recovery.
I only installed the gapps with original firmware B115 on the phone and all gapps are working.
GRTZ DiMaC

Hi people,
I'm sorry for this little off topic but I don't know where to find other Huawei Ascend P1's users.
I would like to buy this device but before I would like to know if this device is going fine.
In particular way: how is the in call audio quality? Is it missing calls (like other Huawei device U8800 Pro)? How is the Network (GSM and/or UMTS-3G) quality?
Is the price balanced to the overall quality of the device? I just know that the Huawei Ascend P1 is able to record amazing video and the audio quality is really incredible, but the "phone" function, how is it?
Sorry for the off topic.
It's a great news that I can root the device, so probably at 99% I will buy it after reading your comments.
Thank you in advance,
regards,
kalo

Hey, I'm very pleased with my U9200, don't know about the others but everything works fine here. The device's default ROM was working perfect, I managed to root it and eventually changed to MIUI ROM. But yeah, the U9200 is a really good smartphone if you ask me. There are still not enough apps and tweaks for it etc.

Nixing said:
Hey, I'm very pleased with my U9200, don't know about the others but everything works fine here. The device's default ROM was working perfect, I managed to root it and eventually changed to MIUI ROM. But yeah, the U9200 is a really good smartphone if you ask me. There are still not enough apps and tweaks for it etc.
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Hello brother , plz. update the file link it's not working . Thx for ur effort.much appreciate.
Regards.
Ljm.

Build B218
Hi,
i have the Build B218.
Has anyone rooting?

B218
arcelor said:
Hi,
i have the Build B218.
Has anyone rooting?
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Try Unlock Root here - Unlock Root 2.3.1 it says it can root the U9200 and might work for your firmware version.
You can also try the method for B113 and B115
How to - Root Huawei Ascend P1 - U9200 B113 and B115 - Johnny Paranoia's Other Blog
or here
How to - Root Huawei Ascend P1 - U9200 B113 and B115 - MadModder
See if it works and post back to let everyone know
ljmchinastar said:
Hello brother , plz. update the file link it's not working . Thx for ur effort.much appreciate.
Regards.
Ljm.
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The links to my sites above have links to the tools and the link to OneKey's rom is also there on the - How to Install Root and Recovery on Huawei U9200 - Ascend P1 post
I didn't mirror nixings full download without his permission, though I will if he would like me to (Although I would have to remove the password because I don't like them lol)
Hope this helps

The main link for "b113_b115-root_u9200---__[Nixing]" works as well now, thanks for all your PMs!

Download Mode
Hey,
is there any trick to get into Download Mode/Fastboot?
Should I press both at the same time? When do I release them..
With Vol. Down + Power Key i don't get into Download Mode..
I just managed to get there once, but I don't remenber how I did it.
And by the way. When I press Vol.Up und Power, I get to the android recovery, stock. where I can do a wipe or apply a update from sdcard.
Pease let me known
jensema
EDIT:
Got it. Hold VOL. Down and then Plug in USB Cable.
Phone in Download Mode.
Now I need the right drivers.
Phone shows a "Blaze"
Can someone tell me which driver to use.
thanks
2.EDIT: Got it. Under Win7 , installing Hi Suite, then change Driver for "Blaze" to Android ADB Interface.
Fastboot working!

arcelor said:
Hi,
i have the Build B218.
Has anyone rooting?
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Hey arcelor,
have you tried rooting Build B218?
I also have this Build, all I did so far is booting cwm_touch_recovery_viva_beta.img and making a backup.
jensema

b113_b115-root_u9200---__[Nixing] mirror
Nixing has given me permission to mirror his download so here it is - b113_b115-root_u9200--__[Nixing] mirror

jensema said:
Hey arcelor,
have you tried rooting Build B218?
I also have this Build, all I did so far is booting cwm_touch_recovery_viva_beta.img and making a backup.
jensema
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Hi jensema,
root and recovery works with B218 !:good:
http://www.mediafire.com/?7pdfh11ue8ykyk6
http://madmodder.co.uk/huawei/u9200/how-to-root-huawei-ascend-p1-u9200.htm
http://www.android-hilfe.de/huawei-ascend-p1-p1-s-forum/275267-root-recovery.html
Arcelor

Has anyone updated with cwm-recovery on B219?
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDY0NjU=

WIND Mobile Huawei Ascend P1 (U9200)
Just to confirm, I just tested the root method on a WIND Mobile Ascend P1 with U9200-1V100R001CANC113B100 and it rooted fine. I haven't tested the clockwork mod yet as there is no where to download this version of the stock rom.

JohnnyParanoia said:
You can try this to install the recovery image onto the phone without the custom rom.
1. Download Android Control here (mirror) or here (XDA thread) and extract to a folder on your hard drive root (eg. c:\AndroidControl)
2. Download the Recovery image - recovery-new.img (the one included in Onekey) or recovery-off.img (the one that Onekey is based on)
Note: As far as I know, they are both Chinese language but based on ClockWorkMod so should be easy enough to navigate around. Edit: Though judging from the picture above then they may not be Chinese lol
3. Put whichever image you choose into the AndroidControl folder ready to be flashed over.
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone and then switch it off. Hold volume down and power key (I think lol) to boot into download mode (phone should boot to logo and then stop) then plug it into your PC.
5. Open a command prompt and navigate to your Android Control folder, run the following command -
fastboot flash recovery recovery-new.img
or
fastboot flash recovery recovery-off.img
depending which one you chose.
6. Once finished type - 'fastboot reboot' to reboot your phone.
7. Turn off your phone once rebooted and then hold the volume up and power keys to boot into recovery, if its in Chinese you've been successful
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I want to install the new version B118
I can not update with the alternate recovery
How can I get back to the original recovery.img?

Safe to update Superuser?
I have also successfully rooted my Wind Mobile, build U9200-1V100R001CANC113B104. Just wondering if it's safe to update Superuser (update available through system updates).
djstyles97 said:
Just to confirm, I just tested the root method on a WIND Mobile Ascend P1 with U9200-1V100R001CANC113B100 and it rooted fine. I haven't tested the clockwork mod yet as there is no where to download this version of the stock rom.
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Did not work on my Wind pentaband P1, the firmware version on mine is B105.

Asus ZenPad 8.0 (Z380KL) Information Repository

Just going to dump all the info I've found about this device into this thread. All the threads pertaining to this thread are in Russian and I can't read Russian, so this might be helpful to any English speaking owners of this tablet.
Special thanks to Telegram user @SSDD_1744 (don't know your XDA/Reddit user, I'm sorry) for basically spoonfeeding me all these instructions!
WARNING: If you need to flash to stock for whatever reason, be sure to download a image file specific to your country. If you don't, you'll hard brick your device that can only be fixed QPST (supposedly).
Rooting:
(Tested on 5.0.2)
Install KingRoot. Let it root your device.
Install Super-SU Me, to get rid of the bloatware that comes with KingRoot.
Installing Xposed:
I used Flashify to flash TWRP. Be sure to flash the right version though (2.8.7.7 v2) or else you won't be able to mount cache.
Then download Xposed (version sdk21 ARM) and flash it.
WARNING: Flash v1 of the modded TWRP and you won't be able install any apps after flashing Xposed.
Unbricking:
Still working on it. Downloaded QPST but have not been able to get QPST 2.7 to read the tablet.

Links:
Discussion:
https://translate.googleusercontent...690491&usg=ALkJrhiWSlkbZ-tUofZx68NPSGIv8pjIPA
Root:
https://translate.googleusercontent...JrhhQszcRvUo8HILThvz57JmsLj4L9g#entry44556703
https://translate.googleusercontent...JrhiCt__6apcRhk-gtcBExYJCnC9nGQ#entry41676452
Instructions for obtaining the rights to Ruth phones / tablets.
Tested on Android 4.4+
perhaps this algorithm works on Android 5+, I have no way to verify
All transactions with their phones / tablets are performing at your own risk !!!
To get started, read this post from start to finish and only then proceed to action!
Introduction
This instruction is written based on my own experience obtaining root on their plates, and then on the Xperia M2, bought plemyashki. For instructions attached versions of applications that were relevant at the time, the new version can download the relevant topics on the forum, there will find all information on how to work with the proposed programs and algorithms for their actions (links to topics added).
For all the action with your phone / tablet you are responsible for yourself!
Download all the necessary tools to obtain Root (of instructions / topics on the forum), obespechte for phone / tablet access to the Internet (Wi-F / mobile data) and let the phone settings / tablet installation from unknown sources.
Needed Downloads
KingRoot_V4.5.0B202.apk (6.76 MB)
Me_5.9.apk-SuperSU (9.07 MB)
V2.49 Beta.apk SuperSU (5.63 MB)
eu.chainfire.supersu.pro.205.apk (52,88 KB)
Next in series:
1. Install KingRoot .
Get Ruth's right, in the device may reboot.
2. Set SuperSU-Me, .
Run the grantor, the program deletes KingRoot and Chinese KingUser with replacement SuperSu.
Remove the longer SuperSu-Me the desired program.
3. Obnovyaem SuperSu to the latest version. Then set PRO-key .
Installing Pro-key Optionally !!! Use Cases SuperSu without installing key .
4. Open SuperSu and on-demand update binary SU normal way. After a successful update, confirm the request to restart.
5. To make sure that everything is done correctly, check the correct installation and operation of Ruth (mount the system partition on the record), I used the Root Checker Pro and Root Explorer , respectively.
The output is a complete rut without kitayschiny with SuperSu Pro. We use and enjoy
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Unlocking bootloader (haven't tried this):
https://translate.googleusercontent...Jrhh6g4wI-8Hb_LzAcPnIUxYvWNzZ0A#entry46711087
Stock firmware:
https://translate.googleusercontent...?s=&showtopic=703414&view=findpost&p=45272695

Damn, development has really boomed on this little tablet! Finally got it back after a few months (I sent it into Asus to repair it for me).
Stock ROM:
https://www.asus.com/ru/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_80_Z380KL/HelpDesk_Download/ (I can't get the English version to load, delete the /ru/ and you'll be redirected to the English site)
https://www.asus.com.cn/Tablets/ASUS_ZenPad_80_Z380KL/HelpDesk_Download/ (Chinese site)
==== REMEMBER TO DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT COUNTRY OR YOU'LL BE BRICKED) ====
https://yadi.sk/d/b1NMLXHBsNV8C (latest software for the worldwide model)
[http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=703414&st=320#entry50270292]
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=703414&st=200#entry49389176 (Asus Flash Tool and stock ROM v4.8.2 WW [WorldWide])
Unlocking bootloader:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=1280#entry48200665 (use fastboot oem device-info to check if it's unlocked)
Root:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=580#entry44778545 (KingRoot - you'll need a 4PDA.ru account to download this)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=1280#entry48185323 (last section of the post)
CM13:
http://get.cm/?device=P024&type=nightly
https://vasy.ru/CM13/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-zenpad-8-z380kl-custom-rom-t3370277
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/kernel-asus-z380kl-p024-kcal2-t3405595 (Kernel)
Recovery:
https://vasy.ru/TWRP/P024/
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=1220#entry48094504 (TWRP 2.8.7.0)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-zenpad-8-0-z380kl-bootloop-t3373051
Guides:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=1280#entry48185323 (this has a lot of instructions: root, recovery, boot partition restore, adb drivers etc.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-zenpad-8-0-z380kl-bootloop-t3373051 (this has a bunch of files, Resurrection Remix [I haven't tested it yet tho], and instructions on getting out a bootloop)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=1640#entry49724823 (flashing stock software)
If you want to open the engineering menu, type " * # * # 4636 # * # * "
To boot into fastboot, restart/turn on the device and hold volume up. It'll pop you into a menu with three options.
To boot into recovery, from the fastboot screen (three options), use the volume buttons and navigate to the second option "factory reset" and hit power to confirm. It'll boot into recovery.
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Recommended way to flash ROMs:
1) Download TWRP. Use adb to boot (NOT flash) into TWRP. Flash ROM there.
2) use KingRoot to root. Use Flashify to flash the ROM.
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If you want to go look up some more info or guides, go here:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=...=rel&subforums=0&query=z380kl&forums=570&st=0
and use GTranslate to translate the page. The first page is the earliest posts with the keyword, the last page are the latest post.

please add these ROM's for this Device:
Ressurection Remix:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=121811
AICP 12.1:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=136181

The latest Official ROM P024 model:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ee...ser.zip?_ga=1.109506565.1670552787.1483182775
ZenPad 8 Z380KL Firmware: V5.9.0.0 (WW SKU version only)
Improved Item:
1. Update Google security patch
2. Support unlock tool

9008 brick info:
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=643084
Pertaining to p024:
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=643084&st=5740
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=643084&st=3660 (page 179 - 180, 183 - 185 discusses the files needed to unbrick and how you would - CTRL + F Russ and read the people who quote him)
How I bricked: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=703414&st=180#entry49329798
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=690491&st=1420#entry48527044 (unbricking files - dead link though)
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=703414&st=140 (discussing how to fix using the images from the dump)

I see that Lineage OS is supported on Z380KL. However, I found the wiki spec showing Snapdragon 410, but I found Z380KL in Asia with Snapdragon 615. Before I commit, I'd like to know if anyone knows whether LineageOS is fully compatible with Z380KL with Snapdragon 615 chipsets? Thanks.

Special thanks to @a350tv for helping me comb through 4PDA - this process would've been a lot slower or just wouldn't have happened if he hadn't offered to translate guides and download links to me. So most of the credit goes to him.
Flashing TWRP on 6.0.1 (Sept 1, 2016 patch):
1) grab your drivers (W10: boot into "no driver signature verification mode" to install the drivers needed for fastboot)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cGcoDCvmTxfXWNTG0iOXHw1WScmYBrKS
2) turn on debugging
3) type in "adb devices", verify that your computer sees your tablet (if you don't have ADB/Fastboot, get https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790)
4) type in "adb reboot bootloader"
5) you'll see three options: 1. Enter SD DL mode, 2. Factory Reset, 3. Exit update mode
6) type in "fastboot devices", verify that your computer sees your tablet
7) grab your TWRP file (http://vasy.ru/TWRP/P024/) and type in "fastboot flash recovery [replace w/ location of the TWRP file].img"
8) once it says "finished", click factory reset mode (use volume buttons to navigate, power button to enter)
9) it should reboot into TWRP, slide to allow modifications
10) Boom, TWRP is installed.
OPTIONAL, BUT HELPS TO KEEP TWRP INSTALLED: Flash Magisk.
That way, stock recovery won't overwrite TWRP when you reboot.
IF YOU WANT TO KEEP TWRP BUT DON'T WANT Magisk:
1) After first boot into TWRP, turn off tablet.
2) Then turn on and hold Volume Up + Power. That will boot you into Bootloader Mode.
3) Go into factory reset and it should boot you into TWRP.
Now, it's safe to boot into the OS.
(TL;DR: Boot into TWRP twice before booting into the OS or else stock recovery will overwrite TWRP.)
Flashing LineageOS:
1) DL LOS from https://download.lineageos.org/P024
2) DL GApps from http://opengapps.org/ (choose 7.1)
3) boot into TWRP
4) go into Wipe, slide to wipe
5) go to Install, click on LOS file > add to queue, click on Open GApps file > add to queue, flash
6) wait til it's done, click "reboot"
7) wait a while (took mine 3 or so minutes to boot)
8) enjoy!
My GDrive folder with all files needed (except ROM and GApps)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzJ-WWaQYXttTkttdHNELVBEc2M
To do:
Use this tutorial to backup all my partitions, just in case I get bricked yet again.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045
Links to unbrick device via Asus FlashTool
Links to service ROMs (for use with AFT)
Add original links from 4PDA

ROMs
LineageOS: https://download.lineageos.org/P024
AICP: https://saki-sss.blogspot.com.by/2016/12/z380k-aicp-121.html
Resurrection Remix: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=121811
(made by https://androidfilehost.com/?w=profile&uid=457095661767100043, found from http://andmem.blogspot.jp/2016/05/asus-zenpad-8-z380kl-root-rom.html#chapter-19) - abandoned?

seities said:
I see that Lineage OS is supported on Z380KL. However, I found the wiki spec showing Snapdragon 410, but I found Z380KL in Asia with Snapdragon 615. Before I commit, I'd like to know if anyone knows whether LineageOS is fully compatible with Z380KL with Snapdragon 615 chipsets? Thanks.
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probably not. I think it's only compatible with the SD 410.

xDark_ said:
Special thanks to @a350tv for helping me comb through 4PDA - this process would've been a lot slower or just wouldn't have happened if he hadn't offered to translate guides and download links to me. So most of the credit goes to him.
Flashing TWRP on 6.0.1 (Sept 1, 2016 patch):
1) grab your drivers (W10: boot into "no driver signature verification mode" to install the drivers needed for fastboot)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cGcoDCvmTxfXWNTG0iOXHw1WScmYBrKS
2) turn on debugging
3) type in "adb devices", verify that your computer sees your tablet (if you don't have ADB/Fastboot, get https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790)
4) type in "adb reboot bootloader"
5) you'll see three options: 1. Enter SD DL mode, 2. Factory Reset, 3. Exit update mode
6) type in "fastboot devices", verify that your computer sees your tablet
7) grab your TWRP file (http://vasy.ru/TWRP/P024/) and type in "fastboot flash recovery [replace w/ location of the TWRP file].img"
8) once it says "finished", click factory reset mode (use volume buttons to navigate, power button to enter)
9) it should reboot into TWRP, slide to allow modifications
10) Boom, TWRP is installed.
OPTIONAL, BUT HELPS TO KEEP TWRP INSTALLED: Flash Magisk.
That way, stock recovery won't overwrite TWRP when you reboot.
IF YOU WANT TO KEEP TWRP BUT DON'T WANT Magisk:
1) After first boot into TWRP, turn off tablet.
2) Then turn on and hold Volume Up + Power. That will boot you into Bootloader Mode.
3) Go into factory reset and it should boot you into TWRP.
Now, it's safe to boot into the OS.
(TL;DR: Boot into TWRP twice before booting into the OS or else stock recovery will overwrite TWRP.)
Flashing LineageOS:
1) DL LOS from https://download.lineageos.org/P024
2) DL GApps from http://opengapps.org/ (choose 7.1)
3) boot into TWRP
4) go into Wipe, slide to wipe
5) go to Install, click on LOS file > add to queue, click on Open GApps file > add to queue, flash
6) wait til it's done, click "reboot"
7) wait a while (took mine 3 or so minutes to boot)
8) enjoy!
My GDrive folder with all files needed (except ROM and GApps)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzJ-WWaQYXttTkttdHNELVBEc2M
To do:
Use this tutorial to backup all my partitions, just in case I get bricked yet again.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045
Links to unbrick device via Asus FlashTool
Links to service ROMs (for use with AFT)
Add original links from 4PDA
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Thanks for the tutorial, I had already dared to flash twrp recovery before you wrote this tutorial...
I believe my bootloader is still locked. And I could not reproduce/ write exactly what I did. But, in my case, just for information, when I want to go back into twrp, I can boot into bootloader (power volume up) and then option 2 reset the device gives me the twrp... I am not sure if that is how you get it, but for me, I still had twrp.
I think i will install magisk after reading your post.

jutphaas said:
Thanks for the tutorial, I had already dared to flash twrp recovery before you wrote this tutorial...
I believe my bootloader is still locked. And I could not reproduce/ write exactly what I did. But, in my case, just for information, when I want to go back into twrp, I can boot into bootloader (power volume up) and then option 2 reset the device gives me the twrp... I am not sure if that is how you get it, but for me, I still had twrp.
I think i will install magisk after reading your post.
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I don't think unlocking the BL is necessary for flashing LOS. But yes, that's how I get into TWRP as well.

Hello I'm new in the forum and I write from Italy, yesterday unfortunately I had the brilliant idea to downgrade my Asus z380kl through ADB, Fastboot and TWRP from pc so far so good, I go to flash the new rom and gives me error, I try to restore the backup here too error result? Tablet locked the only way to make it recognize to the PC is with ASUS FLASH TOOL ROM problem in format.raw unobtainable not even on the Russian site. Any good soul has the possibility to let me download it? Thanks, Sorry English but it is a translation of the very useful Google translate.

pucci2 said:
Hello I'm new in the forum and I write from Italy, yesterday unfortunately I had the brilliant idea to downgrade my Asus z380kl through ADB, Fastboot and TWRP from pc so far so good, I go to flash the new rom and gives me error, I try to restore the backup here too error result? Tablet locked the only way to make it recognize to the PC is with ASUS FLASH TOOL ROM problem in format.raw unobtainable not even on the Russian site. Any good soul has the possibility to let me download it? Thanks, Sorry English but it is a translation of the very useful Google translate.
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Can you still access fastboot, then at least you can flash twrp as described before in this thread and install from twrp lineageos p024 (lineage-14.1-20180105-nightly-P024-signed.zip) and Open gapps to get google playstore etc , select Arm, (not 64) then version 7.1, then Pico would work.
If you have twrp, you at least can still use your asus... I have found no way to flash original stock... stock must not be flashed from twrp.
Since you mention twrp already used, you can try: turn your device off, then press volume up then the bootloader menu comes, select 2: reset to enter twrp(where it says reset. if you had flashed twrp, that is how you can get into twrp) from there, install lineage os and gapps from micro sd card
My rom is MMB29M.WW_P024-V5.9.4-20170613

xDark_ said:
OPTIONAL, BUT HELPS TO KEEP TWRP INSTALLED: Flash Magisk.
That way, stock recovery won't overwrite TWRP when you reboot.
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I assume this is on stock rom ? What version of magisk would work? I found I can be back at stock with my twrp backup so ..
But magisk 15.3 zip failed to install on stock-
I also used supersu v82 working on stock, or lineageos.
Would you know what magisk works on lineageos?
I like the exsd extension of magisk so I would like to try it on this device, either stock or lineageos

jutphaas said:
I assume this is on stock rom ? What version of magisk would work? I found I can be back at stock with my twrp backup so ..
But magisk 15.3 zip failed to install on stock-
I also used supersu v82 working on stock, or lineageos.
Would you know what magisk works on lineageos?
I like the exsd extension of magisk so I would like to try it on this device, either stock or lineageos
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Yes it was. I flashed 15.2 on both stock and LOS. I've heard of some issues with 15.x so you can try .2 or 14.x.

pucci2 said:
Hello I'm new in the forum and I write from Italy, yesterday unfortunately I had the brilliant idea to downgrade my Asus z380kl through ADB, Fastboot and TWRP from pc so far so good, I go to flash the new rom and gives me error, I try to restore the backup here too error result? Tablet locked the only way to make it recognize to the PC is with ASUS FLASH TOOL ROM problem in format.raw unobtainable not even on the Russian site. Any good soul has the possibility to let me download it? Thanks, Sorry English but it is a translation of the very useful Google translate.
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What error was given? What do you see when you connect it to a computer? What does "tablet locked" mean? Would help if you gave some pictures too.
I'm currently in the process of getting the RAW files/service ROMs for AFT but I don't have an ETA on when I'll be able to get that.

No on the tablet I have not installed TWRP and no other recovery.When I go into the original recovery of the tablet there is always the screen with the lock closed at the bottom right and there is no way to show it to the PC even with adb sideload, l 'only program that recognizes me the tablet is Asus flash tool, however, as I have already written the damn ROM in RAW format is untraceable.

pucci2 said:
No on the tablet I have not installed TWRP and no other recovery.When I go into the original recovery of the tablet there is always the screen with the lock closed at the bottom right and there is no way to show it to the PC even with adb sideload, l 'only program that recognizes me the tablet is Asus flash tool, however, as I have already written the damn ROM in RAW format is untraceable.
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Does it respons to adb devices of fastboot devices in this stage?

no, it is not recognized

[TIPS] ROOTING and FLASHING anything on P8000 WITHOUT PC

[TIPS] ROOTING and FLASHING anything on P8000 WITHOUT PC
Hi guys, I found a method to root and flash anything on my P8000 without unlock the bootloader, use SP Flash Tool and even use PC. I tried to go this way because I was not able to get my P8000 recognized by Flash Tool nor as a MTP (mass storage) device in any Windows 7 laptop. I decided to write this post because no-one over the net talks about alternative method of rooting Elephone P8000.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for ANY damage (software or hardware of any type) caused to your device, remember that I'm not a developer, and I'm only reporting my personal experience. DON'T try to flash rom linked below on other devices or flash roms which are not compatible with P8000.
Rooting and flashing process may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
LET'S START.
1) DOWNLOAD THE STUFF: download everything directly through the browser of your P8000.
-TWRP recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/download/8g....7.0_v.4_1.zip
-Custom Rom: choose the rom you prefer from the link below and download it directly in your smartphone, my favorite one is Nexus rom:
-Eragon rom:http://www.needrom.com/download/eragon-3-for-p8000/
-CyanogenMod 12.1: http://www.needrom.com/download/stab...nogenmod-12-1/
-Mokee OS: http://www.needrom.com/download/mokeeos-2/
-EMUI V3.1 : http://www.needrom.com/download/emui...lite-stable-2/
-NEXUS rom v2.4: http://www.needrom.com/download/nexus-10/
-Flyme rom: http://www.needrom.com/download/p800...5-3-15082-5-1/
-Gapps: if you choose to install Nexus rom. or Mokee OS or CyanogenMod 12.1, you may need to install google apps also if you want google services and play store to run on your device. Click on the link from the browser of your device. Select ARM_64, then 5.1, and than "pico" and click on the button to download: http://opengapps.org/. If you need others apps download them from the play store.
2) ROOT YOUR P8000.
Use an app called Kingroot, but you will not find it on play store. Get it from the link below:
http://kingroot.it.uptodown.com/android
Download the app directly using the browser on your smartphone, then install and open.
Skip the tutorial and click on "Root device". Wait the process to be done (few minutes) and don't be scared if the device reboots. This app is able to root the most of android devices, but not the 100% is compatible.
3)UNZIP THE RECOVERY:
Install an app knows as RAR from play store, than open it and navigate to the directory where the twrp recovery zip is contained (usually "download" folder). Open the zip and extract the IMG file contained in it into the same folder.
4)INSTALL FLASHIFY.
You can find this app on the play store, or you may download it from the link below:
http://www8.zippyshare.com/v/pqLDpS5F/file.html. Open the app and grant superuser permissions, than accept the agreement.
Click on "Recovery image", than "choose a file" and than "downloads", select the IMG file of the recovery you extracted before and wait for the process to finish, a message will appear. This app can be used on any android device that is compatible, but flash only IMG and zip files specific for your model. Now we can install the Rom or any zip file you want through the twrp recovery.
5) NANDROID BACKUP:
Power off your P8000 and than boot into recovery mode. To do this press and hold power button and volume up at the same time, release them when white writings appear. Press volume app button to select "recovery mode" and than volume down to enter recovery mode.
Swipe the bar to allow system modifications, click on " backup" and select every partition displayed, then choose where the backup file will be stored and write the name you want to give to the backup file.
Swipe the bar to start and wait untill the process finishes ( few minutes). Press the back button to return to the main menu.
6) INSTALL ROMS OR OTHER ZIPS:
Before Installing a new rom you need to wipe many partitions of the device, from the main menu select "wipe" and "Advanced wipe", then select the partitions that you may wipe: system, data, cache.
Swipe to wipe and wait the process to finish (few minutes) an then press back button to return to main menu.
Now click on "install" and select "internal sorage" among the options, navigate and select the "download" folder where your downloaded zip files are(rom and gapps in this case). Select the zip that you want to install ( the rom in our case), swipe to confirm and wait few minutes, than press back and install the gapps zip as well.
At the end of the process click on "reboot system" and wait for the smartphone to reboot.
The first time it will take more time than a usual reboot (from 5 minutes to 10 minutes).
I hope this article will help you out!
Please forgive me for my bad english.

It's wrong that nobody over the internet talked about the method. I talked about this method in the last command at this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/general/tutorial-flash-root-update-elephone-t3248742.

ElephoneP8000_0wner said:
It's wrong that nobody over the internet talked about the method. I talked about this method in the last command at this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/general/tutorial-flash-root-update-elephone-t3248742.
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Yeah but nobody explained how to do it completely without using PC.

I thought this method of flashing ROMs with recoveries (philz, cm, twrp etc...) was common knowledge? I've been flashing ROMs like this since my HTC evo days. Isn't that the whole point to having a third party recovery?
Sent from my p8000 using Tapatalk

kgoerbig said:
I thought this method of flashing ROMs with recoveries (philz, cm, twrp etc...) was common knowledge? I've been flashing ROMs like this since my HTC evo days. Isn't that the whole point to having a third party recovery?
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Hi do you speak italian?
Can you learning Moore?
Jacopo123

Blackview BV9000 Pro-F ROOT SUCCESS [TWRP + Magisk v16 + Stock Rom]

EDIT: included rough procedures for OEM unlocking, and updated link to recovery-verified.img (Sorry for uploading the wrong file ><)
Hi all bv9000 pro Users!
Recently I went on a journey to root this awesome rugged phone with one purspose: to remove that F*@(#&$ god awful loud annoying sound triggered by the OS when you use a camera app to take a picture + the boot startup sound (A bug blackview hasn't gotten around to fixing).
I successfully managed to port TWRP 3.1.1 from the Blackview bv8000 Pro and run it on the Blackview bv9000 Pro-f!
I've then managed to flash in Magisk to gain root access.
DISCLAIMER: I do not take responsibility for any bricked phones caused by the process, do so at your own risk (yadayadayada).
NOTE 1: Although I've got it running on the bv9000 Pro-F, this image should also work for the non-fullHD version, if someone can test this I'd be happy.
The link to the stock ROM (with the modified recovery img) can be found in the post below.
NOTE 2: No need to download anything other than what I've listed, Magisk is included in my custom recovery to circumvent the need to load the devices encrypted storage (or any other external storage) nothing stops you from mounting external usb storage.
What you'll need:
- USB Mouse (As there is no touchscreen input support, your device should have come with a usb-c otg cable so there's no problem here!)
- MediaTek SP Flash tools (I'd recommend the latest version) https://spflashtool.com/
- unlocked bootloader (You should be able to do this via the developer settings -> unlock OEM Bootloader)
EDIT: To unlock the boot loader, do the following:
1) Go to settings -> unlock OEM Bootloader (tick)
2) plug your device in (assuming you have ADB installed), use adb to access fastboot via. command prompt:
"adb reboot bootloader"
Then once the device is rebooted into fastboot mode
"fastboot oem unlock"
KEEP IN MIND THIS WILL REMOVE ANY FILES, so back them up
- I've done this with windows, but you should be able to repeat with linux no problems!
- A little patience
Pre-preparation:
First install any updates and back up your data (it's just easiest to use the google cloud backup as restoring becomes easy as pie, updating also fixes the setup wizard crashing on first setup). This is necessary because OTA updates cannot be performed with TWRP recovery, and flashing TWRP before doing OTA updates will flick the device into a recovery boot loop.
Install the SP Flash tools, and the MediaTek VCOM Drivers
(I won't link the specifics here, a quick google search should be able to help you, just note you might need to disable driver signature enforcement)
Two options for flashing:
1)
My Full Stock ROM already pre-prepared for flashing:
Patched ROM
No need for extra prep here! you should just be able to load the scatter
2)
My custom patched TWRP stock rom: recovery-verified.img
Blackiew's stock rom: stock rom
- Download the stock rom, backup the recovery-verified.img in the R06 folder, and then replace it with my custom patched TWRP stock rom (file name should be the same).
- Run "CheckSum_Gen.exe" once you replaced the file, it will generate the necessary checksum to allow SP flash tools to successfully flash recovery.
Once you've done with the pre-prep, switch off your device, take a deep breath and you're ready to go!
Steps!
1) Load up SP Flash Tools, select the android scatter file you've downloaded in the R06 folder
2) Select Download Only (I MEAN IT, FORMATTING WILL REMOVE YOUR IMEI AND RENDER THE PHONE USELESS)
3) Deselect everything but recovery (You only want to flash this)
4) Hit download
https://pasteboard.co/HkufwZZ.png
5) Hold volume up + power and plug in your phone, keep the volume up button held
6) very quickly the flash should be complete, and you should be greeted with a big ol' green tick to verify
https://pasteboard.co/HkuiTBB.png
7) Once you're done, remove your USB cable, plug in the OTG then we proceed to flash magisk
8) Hold power + volume up until you reach the bootloader, then use the menu to select recovery
9) You *should* be greeted with the TWRP recovery screen (Which is great success! )
DON'T PANIC IF YOU CANNOT USE THE TOUCH SCREEN, the kernel I've patched is missing this, seems the driver is different between touch screens, just plug in your OTG mouse to continue from here!
10) Use your mouse to first hit cancel, we don't need to decrypt the user data storage.
11) But oh no! it's all in Russian (no problem, Next step sorts that)
12) Use your mouse to navigate the menus as shown here to change to English! (or your preferred language) Change Language
13) Click install, then navigate up folder levels until you are in the root directory
14) scroll down and click on Magisk.zip, install it, allow it to install any apps as system apps (because this will then install to the system image, not the userdata)
15) reboot the phone (if it hasn't rebooted already)
16) You should be able to boot into your usual phones OS, if you don't see Magisk listed in your phone apps, just download it from here:
Magisk Manager
17) Congratulations! You should have complete root access :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Feel free to express your thanks, or list any problems you have, but keep in mind my studies take all my life, so I may not be able to help with all the problems you have

Congrats! Would it work on the BV9000 HD version?

Hi!
From what I've seen they both run the helio p25 chip
(Just a difference in RAM size) so it should.
You're more than welcome to try.
Just keep a backup of the original ROMs recovery. If something goes wrong during the boot to recovery you can easily re flash

hi i tried both optinos but they didn't work for me
I tried the first and the second options and it was showed me same error:
ERROR: STATUS INSUFFICIENT_BUFFER(0XC0010007)
I tried download only, format all and download, if i install original ROM its installing without problems!
In settings-> developer options -> OEM unlocking is enabled
can someone give me tips if I'm doing something wrong. thanks
My phone is Blackview BV9000PRO-F

Hello,
i have the blackview 9000 pro Hd (not full hd)
i first tried your prepared patched rom = not working (get erorrers in step 6)
then i chose step 2 and i was thinking to use the stock rom from the NOT full hd rom
now i get a green screen from the flashing: but after rebooting in recovery nothing happens, just normal reboot then
perhaps this is not so clair for me:
- Download the stock rom, backup the recovery-verified.img in the R06 folder, and then replace it with my custom patched TWRP stock rom (file name should be the same).
- Run "CheckSum_Gen.exe" once you replaced the file, it will generate the necessary checksum to allow SP flash tools to successfully flash recovery.
the file name you posted here " My custom patched TWRP stock rom: recovery-verified.img" is ramdisk-recovery.img
i replaced the ramdisk-recovery.img... it is not clair need to replace recovery-verified.img to?

>I tried the first and the second options and it was >showed me same error:
>ERROR: STATUS INSUFFICIENT_BUFFER(0XC0010007)
> tried download only, format all and download, if i install >original ROM its installing without problems!
>can someone give me tips if I'm doing something wrong. >thanks
>My phone is Blackview BV9000PRO-F
Hi, you need to unlock the OEM bootloader, if this is still locked it will prevent the flashing of custom ROMS.
I might've missed this step, will update post as necessary.

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dingsje said:
Hello,
>i have the blackview 9000 pro Hd (not full hd)
>i first tried your prepared patched rom = not working >(get erorrers in step 6)
>then i chose step 2 and i was thinking to use the stock >rom from the NOT full hd rom
>now i get a green screen from the flashing: but after >rebooting in recovery nothing happens, just normal >reboot then
>perhaps this is not so clair for me:
>- Download the stock rom, backup the recovery->verified.img in the R06 folder, and then replace it with >my custom patched TWRP stock rom (file name should >be the same).
>- Run "CheckSum_Gen.exe" once you replaced the file, >it will generate the necessary checksum to allow SP >flash tools to successfully flash recovery.
>the file name you posted here " My custom patched >TWRP stock rom: recovery-verified.img" is ramdisk->recovery.img
>i replaced the ramdisk-recovery.img... it is not clair >need to replace recovery-verified.img to?
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Hi,
I've uploaded the wrong file, the uploaded file should be recovery-verified.img.
I'm uploading a new file and will correct the link now,
Please accept my apologies ><

hyperlethalvector92 said:
>I tried the first and the second options and it was >showed me same error:
>ERROR: STATUS INSUFFICIENT_BUFFER(0XC0010007)
> tried download only, format all and download, if i install >original ROM its installing without problems!
>can someone give me tips if I'm doing something wrong. >thanks
>My phone is Blackview BV9000PRO-F
Hi, you need to unlock the OEM bootloader, if this is still locked it will prevent the flashing of custom ROMS.
I might've missed this step, will update post as necessary.
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I already did this step:
Enable developer options-> OEM unlocking is enabled
Is that enough for this MTK phone to be unlocked the bootloader ?
And tried the both options but the results are same.
I have been unlocking bootloaders on many phones but first time MTK phones. If i try with adb commands it recognize when is in the android with command adb devices and show my device but if I try reboot bootloader and check in device manager in windows its show its connected and drives are correct but if i try to show the devices, it doesn't show any device connected

Hi,
You need to install fastboot drivers once it's in bootloader mode,
then use fastboot, not adb.
"fastboot oem unlock"
Then follow instructions.
simply doing settings -> oem unlock won't unlock the bootloader, it allows you to do so later via. fastboot
Check the original post, I've added the extra instructions sorry about the confusion!

Thanks a lot. I finally succeeded to unlock the bootloader and root my phone and install the magisk.. I did without use your rom just I unlocked the bootloader and install your twrp file and after in the recovery mode i format the data and istall magic and i still have the last updated android.
I hope this it ill help to other people. Cheers

zlatkomas said:
Thanks a lot. I finally succeeded to unlock the bootloader and root my phone and install the magisk.. I did without use your rom just I unlocked the bootloader and install your twrp file and after in the recovery mode i format the data and istall magic and i still have the last updated android.
I hope this it ill help to other people. Cheers
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I'm glad ^______^
Enjoy your rooted phone

I used this video to root my bv9000 pro hd
much easier than this above, i think it works to on bv9000 pro fhd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48ISLPjn4Q

Congratulations .... I need a tip,.
And, brother, thank you very much. Worked perfectly.
But first I would like to get you a tip ..
One of the main reasons I have done all this complicated process was to be able to disable the crap of the loud music that plays when the device is started.
I want complete silence at startup.
How do I disable this ****?

Code for Huawei mobile Wi-Fi e5577s-321
Pls help unlock my Huawei mobile Wi-Fi e5577s-321
Imei
860782038163889

TWRP looping after OTA update
My dear, the procedure worked very well, until an OTA update was downloaded.
You are now looping on TWRP. How do I get out of this?
:crying:

help!
i missed to run wireless software update,so ROM clashed.
How can i re-install custom ROM?

mackie_ma said:
help!
i missed to run wireless software update,so ROM clashed.
How can i re-install custom ROM?
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Hi guys, lemme apologize for disappearing, life and whatnot!
For those stuck in a TWRP boot loop, simply restoring the original recovery then restarting the phone will be enough to fix the problem.
(Actually you really don't need TWRP after the phone is rooted, maybe I should update the guide?)

Many Thanks
First off, thank you for your hard work. Loved the "**** it we have an OTG cable let's use it" haha. It works fine for me.
Second, do you happen to know if someone has ported Oreo on our bv9000 ? Or do you know of any ETA ?
Thanks again,
Cheers

Anyone tried on the BV9000 Pro? Don't think mine is 'F' OR 'Fhd'.... I must have first model brought out...

Ugh.. Windows and Drivers?!?!
I keep getting Driver not Recognized in Windows 7 Pro X86.
I installed the latest vcom/usb drivers, in legacy also. No Go.
I installed from several other sources the drivers, including the Automatic Mediatek driver install. No Go.
So if anyone has a tip for me, please let me know because once more Windows is proving itself ridiculous. I can't even get to the storage of my phone. Did something change with a Windows Update that it's not allowed anymore?
I put my BV9000 Pro in OEM Unlock and USB Debugging. I backupped everything. My phone is ready for it. It's as ready as Amy having coitus with Sheldon for the first time.