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UK 1.2.0 Glow ONLY TFU Software Upgrade

After much debate I have decided to make my work public as a lot of people seem to want these features!
THIS IS AN ALPHA SOFTWARE! EXPECT BUGS!
THEREFORE IF YOU INSTALL, ITS YOUR CHOICE. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF THINGS GO DOWN THE PAN!
To get this working well, I need you guys! The testers - the community!
TFU ROM UPGRADE PACK ALPHA 3
What is it?
This software pack will supply your STOCK UK nook with software 1.2.0 with the following features:
ROOT
BUSYBOX
ADB
A clean nook friendly interface
A custom kernel (Thanks guevor http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1906507)
Multitouch
Browser, Email, PDF, News Feed, Lots of tools
A custom built video mod to improve multitouch speed, refresh rates, delay and general display performance
MORE (but I cant remember)
Follow this guide to backup your nook and find out everything you need to know about the process. Please do this BEFORE any other tinkering! Make sure you know what you are doing!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961835
How to Install
Make a CWM SD card:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360994
Flash my zip:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13673492/TFU_ALPHA3.zip
Reboot:
You now have everything you need to get started!
BUGS:
Cant install apps unless you use ADB or drop them into /data/app and install.
If some of the preinstalled apps don't work follow this procedure:
-Open nook color tools and disable/enable allow non-market apps.
-Use file explorer to browse to /data/app and click on and install the broken app.
If you need help with ADB or want a different way to root check out my other post here!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961835
If you find a bug let me know please!

RESERVED

Hi Loney,
Installed just now and all seems well so far - well done!
John

I'd like to suggest an addition to the backup method that many folks are using - always test your restore, but dont test it (the first time) on your device.
Your backup file should be about 2 gig.
find a 2 gig or larger flash drive or sdcard and restore your backup image to that drive.
when you're done, there should be 8 partitions, as there were on your Nook to begin with.
If you can't get that working - you're not ready to root yet. Until you're sure you can restore, don't start making changes, please.
People turn up all the time having screwed themselves over by restoring a partial backup and not knowing it, or having restored only one partition from a complete backup and having blown out the partition table.

Out of curiosity is this listed as Glow only just because that was all you had to test it on?
I have the non-glow version so was going to test it, is there any reason why this may be a bad idea or has anyone else tried this yet? Thanks

stelph said:
Out of curiosity is this listed as Glow only just because that was all you had to test it on?
I have the non-glow version so was going to test it, is there any reason why this may be a bad idea or has anyone else tried this yet? Thanks
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You are spot on. I didn't want to cause problems for people. Is your firmware 1.2.0? its firmware differences which are most likely to cause a problem. If you have a good backup, give it a go. If it works great. If not, you could try sending me your framework.jar file and I can try and find out what the differences are. Good luck!

roustabout said:
I'd like to suggest an addition to the backup method that many folks are using - always test your restore, but dont test it (the first time) on your device.
Your backup file should be about 2 gig.
find a 2 gig or larger flash drive or sdcard and restore your backup image to that drive.
when you're done, there should be 8 partitions, as there were on your Nook to begin with.
If you can't get that working - you're not ready to root yet. Until you're sure you can restore, don't start making changes, please.
People turn up all the time having screwed themselves over by restoring a partial backup and not knowing it, or having restored only one partition from a complete backup and having blown out the partition table.
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Thanks for posting this. Very useful for people who aren't familiar with the nook. I will mention your name and this post when I update my guide with this information.

Also, the US nook touches - both the NST and NSTG - are now going to be running under OS 1.2.0 per BN.
The BN support announcement on this is here:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Software-Updates-NOOK-Simple-Touch/379003175
Hopefully, we'll wind up with net fewer folks quasi bricking their devices.

roustabout said:
Also, the US nook touches - both the NST and NSTG - are now going to be running under OS 1.2.0 per BN.
The BN support announcement on this is here:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Software-Updates-NOOK-Simple-Touch/379003175
Hopefully, we'll wind up with net fewer folks quasi bricking their devices.
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This is great news. Everyone will benefit from some constancy across all devices.

Thanks, yes my nook is 1.2.0 so I've now installed the ROM on my non-glow light and it looks like it works fine! Seems stable and could start using it straight away, the only fault was opera wouldn't load/didint install properly but I followed the guide and re-installed it and it now works
I think the simple layout is really great, although one question, I plan to add the kindle app. Will I be able to add it to the "book" symbol (ie when I press the reading book it'd be nice to get an option of barnes&noble or kindle)? Im sure there is probably a legal reason why it hasnt but i think a kindle app would be good to include as standard, since kindle is one of the most popular ebook services and I bet most people have some books they'd want to access
Great work on the ROM!

stelph said:
Thanks, yes my nook is 1.2.0 so I've now installed the ROM on my non-glow light and it looks like it works fine! Seems stable and could start using it straight away, the only fault was opera wouldn't load/didint install properly but I followed the guide and re-installed it and it now works
I think the simple layout is really great, although one question, I plan to add the kindle app. Will I be able to add it to the "book" symbol (ie when I press the reading book it'd be nice to get an option of barnes&noble or kindle)? Im sure there is probably a legal reason why it hasnt but i think a kindle app would be good to include as standard, since kindle is one of the most popular ebook services and I bet most people have some books they'd want to access
Great work on the ROM!
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In my next update you will be able to customise the launcher as you like. The fact that you cant is a bug that can be fixed by clearing the launcher data using the included titanium backup program.

Since i'm back from the hell of the "bricked nook", now i can come back to test your mod with more understanding.
It seems that if we change the language to all but english, the installation of the mod is doomed to a blank launcher. (that was the case for registering the nook i have to do it in english).
I reflash my nook after setting it in english and that correctly installs everything (not Opera but that's easy to recover it).
may be a note for foreigners who try to install this mod is to be aware of keeping the nook in shakespeare's mother tongue.
would you mind integrating in your future version the manga reader "perfect viewer"? fastmode.apk is also a request but now i understand that is not so easy.
thanks for your contribution. :highfive:

I'll report my experience using this technique. A few days ago, I purchased a US Nook Simple Touch (non-glow) which came with software v.1.0. I made a backup using the method referenced in the OP. I then upgraded to software v.1.2 via the manual (USB mode) method shown at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/Software-Updates-NOOK-Simple-Touch/379003175/ . I made another backup. I verified both backups using the SD card method as suggested by roustabout. Everything looked good.
I followed the OP instructions and was successful in installing TFU_ALPHA3.zip with CWM.
Upon reboot of the NST, I saw a dialog chooser asking me to select either the standard Nook software or Launcher7. I first tried Launcher7 and was greeted with a large gray "n" background. Nothing else. The only button that had functionality was the "n" button which brought up the "home" menu at the bottom of the screen. This got me back to the standard Nook software. So at least the reader still worked.
I rebooted and tried Launcher7 again, just to be sure. Still nothing but the large gray "n" background. No apps.
I restored my v.1.2 backup without any problems, and am now back to a "stock" NST. All good.
So while the TFU_ALPHA3.zip installation proceeded without incident, I didn't see any apps that I could run from Launcher7. I guess I'll have to try a different technique.

it seems like the same problem i said in my previous topic. did you set your language to anything but english?
i had the launcher7 without anything loaded. I had to set the language in english then reinstall the TFUAlpha3 to make it work correctly.
hope it helps.

jjinkou2 said:
it seems like the same problem i said in my previous topic. did you set your language to anything but english?
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I have the US version of the NST. I couldn't find any way to change the language in the settings.

fastmode is working but we have to set it manually. i read this here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241419, and i tested it.
Code:
adb shell
# cd /sys/class/graphics/fb0/
# echo -n 1 > fmode
# echo -n 0 > pgflip_refresh
since no-refresh and fastmode are autoexclusive i set pgflip_refresh to 0.
values are lost when the nook reboots.

New version coming soon. Lets start a list of requests guys. And if anyone has tested custom graphics settings, what works for you?

Loney,
Things that aren't working for me:
* Launcher 7 settings can't be altered (changes don't "save")
* apk installs are hitty-missy. Sometimes moving an apk into /data/apps and rebooting will work, other times I need to install it again by clicking on it in a file explorer.
* Fast mode app does nothing (but we knew that...)
Other than that, all is cool. I have also installed the patched .jars from the "mod manager" thread and they work alongside your changes.
Well done for your efforts on our behalf. Shout if you want anything specific testing - I'm confident that I can recover from "bricking"!
John

loney01843 said:
New version coming soon. Lets start a list of requests guys.
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I haven't tried this yet, but when I do I would imagine access to google markets would be needed.

A follow-up on my experience which may (or may not) help getting this to work with the US NST (non-glow). Yesterday, I decided to give GlowNooter (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675706) a try. Suspecting that it wouldn't work out-of-the-box, I deleted /system/framework/framework.jar from the glownooter.zip file. Installation of the .zip succeeded, and I was able to run ADW Launcher. I added my account to YouTube, attempted to sync in GMail, rebooted, and installed the PART-2-END.zip. Then I tried to open up Market, but kept getting connection errors. I also tried the Browser app, but was unable to enter text into Google's search page. So I guess there is stuff in glownooter's framework.jar file that is needed for everything to work. I didn't try too much more.
Anyway, I reverted to the stock NST 1.2 software for now. But I am happy to help with testing new firmware since I'm pretty confident about restoring to stock software.

Vsun i9 rooting

Hi, just received an Vsun i9 (also announced as Peter Pan) bought from China (Aliexpress). MTK6577 1Ghz, 512Mb 4Gb ROM, Android 4.0.4
It came without Play Store (and crashes if installed manually) , the google account doesn't sync, etc. etc. so it's the kind of phone chinese goverment loves (unfortunatelly for me)
I've tried to root with Superoneclick and z4root, but didn't suceed
I tried to install alternative market, like Getjar, but it seems it calls to Play Store apk, and also crashes with some downloads
Any ideas will be welcome

Kwoloo said:
Hi, just received an Vsun i9 (also announced as Peter Pan) bought from China (Aliexpress). MTK6577 1Ghz, 512Mb 4Gb ROM, Android 4.0.4
It came without Play Store (and crashes if installed manually) , the google account doesn't sync, etc. etc. so it's the kind of phone chinese goverment loves (unfortunatelly for me)
I've tried to root with Superoneclick and z4root, but didn't suceed
I tried to install alternative market, like Getjar, but it seems it calls to Play Store apk, and also crashes with some downloads
Any ideas will be welcome
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Try this root method in the signature "Micromax A68"

prasad12ka4 said:
Try this root method in the signature "Micromax A68"
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Thanks for the suggestion.
The Micromax A68 seems to be based on a non 3G chipset and is not dual core (MTK6577 is) should it work?

Kwoloo said:
Thanks for the suggestion.
The Micromax A68 seems to be based on a non 3G chipset and is not dual core (MTK6577 is) should it work?
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Yes
As I have done the ROOT using MTK 6577 process

prasad12ka4 said:
Yes
As I have done the ROOT using MTK 6577 process
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I looked for Micromax A68 in the forums and saw your post about unlocking it ... but probably because I am a newby I and never rooted before got lost among so much roms and downloads and din't manage to unlock (at least yet)
Anyway thank you for showing me the path, will keep investigating, I suppose it's part of the fun, even when my wife doesn't like having an android phone without acces to market

Finally I managed to root this Vsun i9, using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18
Now the cellphone is rooted, and with Super User installed, and also installed root explorer.
Next problem is that Play Store keeps crashing if installed, the Google account still doesn't sync and most of the solutions I found require copying files to /system/app , but when using Root Explorer I am not allowed to write on that folder.
By investigating, I understand I will need to install the gapps package (or install a rom that work with this phone), if I want to have the syncing and play store,
Can someone give me some clues about how to proceed next?
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Just adding some useful info for people with same model.
When trying Superoneclick (that was always freezeing on Zerg Rush Step #7 on my Windows8), I was asked to execute as administrator.
I thought it would be good idea to run as administrator also Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18, but was always receiving errors from the batch script, so I just thought it was not working,
Finally excuted once as normal user, choosed the "1) Normal", and that was all, my phone rooted!.
Don't forget to turn on the USB debugging option on the phone options.

I found that with Root Explorer there's a "mount r/w" option that let's you full access to system folders XD

Hello! I am thinking on buy this phone. Can you tell me how does it works? What do you think in general terms?
Is it a good phone? How about camera?
I have found the last ROM V0013 "VSUN_MT6577_4X4_OV5647_R007_02_CHINESE_V0013_TXD.rar" in a Chinese forum. Is it your phone rom?
If I update with this rom, can I root using Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18 after that?
Thanks you so much!
Sorry for my English!

Any solution
I just recived my Vsun I9 and the phone is amazing for the money, but I have the same problem as everybody ells, Google play doesent work, has anyone find a solution?
Hans
PS I can recommend Amazon appstore as an temporary solution.
Kwoloo said:
Hi, just received an Vsun i9 (also announced as Peter Pan) bought from China (Aliexpress). MTK6577 1Ghz, 512Mb 4Gb ROM, Android 4.0.4
It came without Play Store (and crashes if installed manually) , the google account doesn't sync, etc. etc. so it's the kind of phone chinese goverment loves (unfortunatelly for me)
I've tried to root with Superoneclick and z4root, but didn't suceed
I tried to install alternative market, like Getjar, but it seems it calls to Play Store apk, and also crashes with some downloads
Any ideas will be welcome
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How google play works on vsun i9
Dear Guys:
When you have a vsun i9 like me, root him and copy the google play app into the system map and install it from there with root explorer and everything works fine, because that app need all rights. Good luck. :good:
barbarhaj said:
I just recived my Vsun I9 and the phone is amazing for the money, but I have the same problem as everybody ells, Google play doesent work, has anyone find a solution?
Hans
PS I can recommend Amazon appstore as an temporary solution.
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How
How do I roote the phone. I am rather good with computers and have rooted an old Sony Ericsson x1 for many years ago but then I had an easy guide, any guide about how I root Vsun?
Hans
Yepoke said:
Dear Guys:
When you have a vsun i9 like me, root him and copy the google play app into the system map and install it from there with root explorer and everything works fine, because that app need all rights. Good luck. :good:
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Rooting with SRSroot setup
barbarhaj said:
How do I roote the phone. I am rather good with computers and have rooted an old Sony Ericsson x1 for many years ago but then I had an easy guide, any guide about how I root Vsun?
Hans
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Hoi Hans:
Try it with SRSroot setup (google the program) install and let the program do the work for you
You will need internet on the pc that root the phone but it works.

And now google playstore
- Step 1: Uninstall google playstore.apk
- Step 2: Enable 'USB debugging' on your device (you can find this in the settings menu)
- Step 3: Enable 'Unknown Sources' on your device (Also under settings)
- Step 4: Connect your device to the computer (If needed install the android drivers)
- Step 5: Click on one of the ROOT options in this software (you can choose between supersu or superuser), and wait till it's finished.
- Step 6: Download root explorer.apk and install it on your device.
- Step 7: Download google playstore.apk and copy this file into the system/app/ map of your phone with root explorer.
When it's not allowed to past the file look at the top of the screen and change the properties of root explorer to read and write (mount r/w to mount r/o).
- Step 8: Change now the permissions of that app to
Owner = read write
Group = read
Others = read
- Step 9: Then install the playstore.apk from this place en restart your phone when done.
- Step 10: Now you have a full working playstore app on your mobile

Adding Google Apps to the Huawei Ascend G520-000 (Chinese model)

Post Updated 19/7/13 right here to save you reading the whole thread:
Bought Huawei G520 (quad core) direct from China £125
It starts up in Chinese, but with a little help from Google I managed to change it to English quite easily
{
"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"
}
Just look for the "A" icon and then it's the top option to change to English
(If you put an English sim in it first, it defaults to English anyway)
No Google apps!
I didn't anticipate the China vs Google being a problem, especially since "Android" is "Google"s own OS. How can you have an Google OS with no Google apps, but you can, and China have.
Anyway I spent the next 2 days solid trying different solutions, different rooting tools, flashing tools, downloading Google apps by apk (some do work but most just close down & cant login)
Locked up the phone in my desperate attempts to install virtually anything....but...
....I managed to find the Huawei G520 000 Official Stock Rom here....
..UPDATE 19/7/13) have since found newer official B192 version here - havent tried it though....
...either of which is easy to install.....unzip the folder and copy just the folder called "dload" to the root of your sd card - remove your G520 battery for about 30 seconds...refit the battery....hold both volume keys with one hand...now hold the power button too until the process starts (about 15 seconds)
Even managed to install Clockworkmod (whatever that is), dont ask me how,where, just a result of trying so much software I guess - When I saw it I figured it was rooted, but still couldn't install anything with it so I guess it was still not rooted
Anyway I discovered that the "Bootloader" is locked on this model - was directed to.....
Huawei website where you can request bootloader code (16 digit number)
....and found out the same as you, that the G520 is not listed - Dang!
Decided to ......
send an email to Huawei just on the hope they might respond
.... - I wrote down all the details as required from the official form and sent it.....Would you believe it, they only went and sent me the bootloader unlock code THE VERY NEXT DAY - in fact it was within about 8 hours - BRILLIANT!
...you need a usb driver to perform the unlock procedure and to be honest i installed loads so i cant remember which one to credit but i found this
.........official Huawei Generic USB driver...
...it should work although is does make you wonder why they dont link to it in the first place? If I remember right, if its the correct driver and you connect you mobile in USB Debugging mode (Settings > Developer settings > USB Debuggin = checked) the PC says "connected in ADB mode"....
Followed the official Huawei bootloader unlocking procedure...
...and Bobs your uncle "Your bootloader is UNLOCKED" - Yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy
I thought the rest was easy now - nope
Tried a million and one rooting/flashing tools, still wouldn't root (I downloaded "Root Explorer apk" to my mobile to try and access the root directory and thats how i knew it wasn't rooting - nearly gave up on the whole idea - figured it was root locked for ever
The G520-000 is Exclusively Chinese so I started searching China, which was difficult, not just because it's Chinese but you cant use Google because for the same reasons it doesn't search China - so I ended up using the G520 browser its-self to search (got millions of hits because its very popular in China) and if it looked interesting I emailed link back to my PC where Google translated the web page - loads of forums about flashing the G520-000
Anyway I found a buzz on Chinese forums .......
about this tool
....and can you believe it - It rooted it in 1 minute
It's in Chinese and installs Chinese superuser...but its easy to follow - Moderators that dont read Chinese...this is the companies own tool and its totally freeeeeeeeeee
Just remember that it prompts in Chinese and on the left is "Deny" and on the right is "Allow"
Tried Zardamans excellent suggestion here....
.....but although I installed Google apps , the current OS kept closing them down so you still couldn't login & and it generating repeated errors so i uninstalled them in the end...on reflection it could be that I was "deny"ing privileges inadvertently, until i learnt a bit of Chinese.....anyway
Read an article which suggested using "Root Explorer" to install ONLY the 5 apps below
OneTime Initializer.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
Google Services Framework.apk
Setup Wizard.apk
Gmail.apk
directly into root\systems\apps folder
Restart you phone - login to Gmail - done!
now install any/all of the other google apps including Playstore (this is the app that crashes the system if you install it before Gmail) just by running the apk file
I have:
Google playstore (sometimes called Phonesky.apk)
G+
ContactSyncAdaptor
CalendarSyncAdaptor
Chrome
Play movies
Google music
All working fine now
Yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope this works on G520-5000
So I skipped all the parts that didn't work for you and downloaded this chinese program.
When I click the green button nothing happens.
I am guessing I need to install the phones drivers but I don't know how.
Please help, this is my first smartphone and I don't know much.
I am very happy with the phone but the lack of google play bugs me.
Spent the last 2 days researching this problem.
All I found was this but it didn't help:
As a new user to this forum I can't post links so i sent you a pm.
Thank you

Heres an easier one
http://www.winkabarkyaw.net/2013/04/how-to-root-huawei-g520-5000.html
Just download the Huawei Driver
Once youve installed this driver on your PC - just run the rooting software - it will recognise your phone and root it

Thank you so much.
I will try it tomorrow because it won't work on my 64bit Windows 7. I will install a 32bit version.
I will post results.
Update 1 :
I installed the driver on 32bit Windows 7 successfully.
Got stuck on the bootloader code.
I've sent them an e-mail.
First I need them to explain how to get the product ID, this *#*#1357946#*#* doesn't work for me.
This is going to take longer than expected.

They replied:
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Sorry that there have no bootloader unlock code for this item.
Once again thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Best Regards.
Huawei Device Customer Care Team.
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What to do now?

Did you supply all the phone details
IMEI
Serial No
Product code
?

JethroUK said:
Did you supply all the phone details
IMEI
Serial No
Product code
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I can't get the Product Id with *#*#1357946#*#*.
I sent them an email asking them how to get the Product ID but no response.

kdebogovi said:
I can't get the Product Id with *#*#1357946#*#*.
I sent them an email asking them how to get the Product ID but no response.
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Huawei method of *#*#1357946#*#* for Product ID works fine on mine - are you sure you are typing it correctly?
Otherwise I cant imagine - all the rest of the numbers are in the settings>about menu

Yes I am sure. When I type the last asterisk it wipes the rest of the code and nothing happens.
There is also no Product ID anywhere else to be found on the phone. There is some CMI IT ID number behind the battery but it is a 10 digit number.
I'm glad it works on G520-000, on G520-5000 it does not.
Apparently I am not the only one.
Anyways they responded to my mail with this after I explained the code doesn't work:
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Would you please kindly input “*#*#1357946#*#*” to check the product ID.
Once again thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Best Regards.
Huawei Device Customer Care Team.
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LOOOL
I already sent another mail.

Thanks!
Thanks for the thorough information Jethro - I managed to unlock my g520-0000
Just like you I have tried many flash tools and at the end I had to update to the B190 rom because the phone was already a mess (downloaded the one from the link you have posted), because the phone could not root with Vroot.
So, what worked for me - generally I combined some parts of a tutorial for unlocking my other phone (Huwaei y300) with parts of your long story
1. The unlock procedure
After receiving the code from Huawei I unlocked he bootloader following this unlock procedure (only the unlock procedure from the tutorial, not the whole tutorial!!! - Step 2) : huawei-y300.tumblr.com/post/47366836617/how-to-unlock-and-root-huawei-ascend-y300-all
2. After that downloaded VROOT from the link you have posted and it rooted the phone in a minute
3. Installed Root Explorer
4. Installed Google apps / Playstore ....
From another tutorial about y300 I downloaded a Google apps .zip with many google .apk files - huawei-y300.tumblr.com/install-google-apps
First: I downloaded the archive in order to extract and copy only 4 of the .apk files.
The archive has sub-folders. The 4 apk are in sub-folder gapps-jb-20121011-signed\system\app of the archive:
GoogleLoginService.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
Phonesky.apk
Second: I used Root Explorer and copied the 4 files to root\system\app
* When trying to paste the 4 files the Chinese SuperUser installed by Vroot asks you for root rights for Root explorer - press the RIGHT Chinese button which should mean sth. like YES If you press the left one you will deny rights and after that like me will have to go through the Chinese menu of SU, find Root explorer and give root permissions to it - it took me 30 minutes and was not sure what I'm actually doing
Third: Restart the phone.
After the phone restarts you can start Playstore
Best,

dimakcho said:
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From another tutorial about y300 I downloaded a Google apps .zip with many google .apk files - huawei-y300.tumblr.com/install-google-apps
First: I downloaded the archive in order to extract and copy only 4 of the .apk files.
The archive has sub-folders. The 4 apk are in sub-folder gapps-jb-20121011-signed\system\app of the archive:
GoogleLoginService.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
Phonesky.apk
Second: I used Root Explorer and copied the 4 files to root\system\app ,
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After several attempts installing/running Phonesky.apk (Google Playstore) 1st (as you did here) mine kept crashing with "Playstore is now closing" error, and wouldn't let me login - thats when i read a suggestion to install Gmail 1st, login to gmail, and THEN install playstore (and all other Google Apps) which worked fine for me - so I guess even the same models have their own peculiarities )
dimakcho said:
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* When trying to paste the 4 files the Chinese SuperUser installed by Vroot asks you for root rights for Root explorer - press the RIGHT Chinese button which should mean sth. like YES If you press the left one you will deny rights and after that like me will have to go through the Chinese menu of SU, find Root explorer and give root permissions to it - it took me 30 minutes and was not sure what I'm actually doing
Third: Restart the phone.
After the phone restarts you can start Playstore
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I did discover after some experimenting with Google Translator (heres my original script) and lot of pressing the wrong prompt that the Chinese Superuser right hand prompt means "Allow"
At least I now know one chinese word )
I did try and install English superuser.apk immediately after unlocking but i think it just installs this as well as the chinese version and this does pop up again when updating/installing other apps
Actually now I think about it maybe this was the reason i couldnt install playstore 1st, because maybe i was pressing "Deny"
I might just bite the bullet and try the whole process again just to carve the whole process in stone

Bricked
froze while updating now just green screen with red & blue rectangles

NomNo said:
froze while updating now just green screen with red & blue rectangles
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Dont think you can brick it
If its G520-000 try:
http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDIzODk=
or
http://cn.ui.vmall.com/emotiondownload.php?type=G520

Help.
I cant even find the menu where it say languages and everything is in Chinese.

HakTechTV said:
I cant even find the menu where it say languages and everything is in Chinese.
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Put an English sim in it and restart it

New Rom Update out today B192 - Haven't tried it though

JethroUK said:
Anyway I discovered that the "Bootloader" is locked on this model - was directed to.....
Huawei website where you can request bootloader code (16 digit number)
....and found out the same as you, that the G520 is not listed - Dang!
Decided to ......
send an email to Huawei just on the hope they might respond
.... - I wrote down all the details as required from the official form and sent it.....Would you believe it, they only went and sent me the bootloader unlock code THE VERY NEXT DAY - in fact it was within about 8 hours - BRILLIANT!
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I cannot bring up the product ID by typing *#*#1357946#*#* as said on their website.
How did you succeed in doing so ?
Would you have any other solution to bring this info up to the phone screen ?
Thanks

Update: I managed to finally unlock it, root it and install Google apps.
JethroUK said:
Anyway I found a buzz on Chinese forums .......
about this tool
....and can you believe it - It rooted it in 1 minute
It's in Chinese and installs Chinese superuser...but its easy to follow - Moderators that dont read Chinese...this is the companies own tool and its totally freeeeeeeeeee
Just remember that it prompts in Chinese and on the left is "Deny" and on the right is "Allow"
Tried Zardamans excellent suggestion here....
.....but although I installed Google apps , the current OS kept closing them down so you still couldn't login & and it generating repeated errors so i uninstalled them in the end...on reflection it could be that I was "deny"ing privileges inadvertently, until i learnt a bit of Chinese.....anyway
Read an article which suggested using "Root Explorer" to install ONLY the 5 apps below
OneTime Initializer.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
Google Services Framework.apk
Setup Wizard.apk
Gmail.apk
directly into root\systems\apps folder
Restart you phone - login to Gmail - done!
now install any/all of the other google apps including Playstore (this is the app that crashes the system if you install it before Gmail) just by running the apk file
I have:
Google playstore (sometimes called Phonesky.apk)
G+
ContactSyncAdaptor
CalendarSyncAdaptor
Chrome
Play movies
Google music
All working fine now
Yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jethro, thanks a lot for your walk-through. I pretty much tried all your steps but didn't succeed. Maybe you can help.
1. I went straight to Huawei's website, filled out that form and kindly asked for the unlock key. Together with S/N, IMEI # and Product ID. Three attempts, but never any answer from Huawei.
2. Downloaded VROOT and with the help of my Chinese colleagues successfully rootet the G520-00000. Or, so the software says, according the Chinese. I have a Chinese "Superuser" installed, or whatever that little tool is.
3. I've manually added Gmail and Google Play Store. Logged into Gmail first.
I can now start Play Store. However I get a "Connection timed out". First I thought it was because I was still in China. But now back in Germany with no restrictions on the internet, Google Play Store can't connect. I do allow (Chinese character on the right) Play Store in the Superuser software. But no success.
Is it not rooted?
I have ESFileExplorer installed and I get access to whole lot of "strange" folders. I can delete certain China Unicom apps.
I can install Google Chrome. But Chrome crashes immediately every single time.
Without the Play Store I don't get G+ and other Google apps running that require Googe Play Store access.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
Andy

i bought also huawe G 520 unfortunately it had chinese apps, i managed to login to this forum and icredibly it has helped me now i have installed google apps. thankyou so much ...

Huawei G520
That is nice guide. Thank you for explane all. I bought Huawei G520 but all rom support just english and chinas. Is there any Multilanguge Rom? I need Rom with Turkish language support.

[V50030A] Root with Lollipop installed

Hi,
I installed V50030A yesterday from Korean version, which is great. Now I need to root (to be able to use dual window with whatever app).
Anyone ever succeeded ?
Thanks.
Dripple_

Have succeeded in doing so here..
Use iRoot to root the tablet.. this will install Kingroot, a couple of chinese apps and a service..
Download iRoot for Windows PC here ::
iRoot - English Version (not tested)
iRoot - Chinese Version (tested and works) Your browser may block the download as google has stated this as untrustworthy.. bypass it.
After install make sure you have the most recent LG drivers for the tablet installed. (if you have installed the kdz i'll presume you already have done so)
make sure 'USB Debugging' in the developer options is active and that 'Unknown Sources' is enabled in Security.
Connect tablet to pc... Start iRoot/vRoot.. wait for it to connect to your tablet. Hit the green button to start root procedure.. here it will install a couple of apps and a service (these you will want to delete later) along with Kingroot and a rather bad version of busybox.
Do not touch the tablet and let it go through the whole procedure and reboot.. If it fails first time round, just repeat the whole thing again.
Hopefully you should have root.
Now this is important... You need to replace Kingroot with something that aint a piece of ****.. I suggest Supersu. For me this did not work straight off and it kept failing to update the binary.
What I did in the end was download Super-Sume. This is designed to aid installation and properly removes Kingroot while installing the most recent Supersu free addition.
Hopefully now you are rooted with Supersu.
install busybox from the play store so it replaces the bogus version that came with iRoot and you should be ready to go.
Delete remaining chinese apps and service that appeared and you free to go.
if you're wanting to install TWRP follow this thread by revi_buz ::
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/v500-how-to-install-twrp-stock-lp-t3165846

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Root! (SUCCESS)

I have an AT&T Galaxy S7 Active - US Model - SM-G891A
I haven't seen any credible sources with a root for this device. From what I can tell, it is identical to the Qualcomm version of the Galaxy S7(non-edge) with one exception; The S7 Active has the "Active button".
Since almost every Qualcomm variant of the Galaxy S7 has been rooted, is there a chance that the S7 active is rootable? or is there already a root?
Let me know if you need any other information or if you would like a test dummy.
UPDATE: Successful Root Of the Galaxy S7 Active (Qualcomm)
PLEASE USE THE POLL TO LET US KNOW WHAT VERSION OF FIRMWARE YOU END UP ROOTING. IF YOU FAIL, PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AS MUCH INFORMATION, ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE, THAT YOU CAN. THIS WAY WE CAN DO OUR BEST TO HELP YOU AND CONTINUE IMPROVING THIS ROOT.
ROOT - CLICK BELOW
Original Tutorial Credit(HERE)
Updated for Galaxy S7 Active (by NotSoMiniGun)
Make sure you have downloaded these files:
• SuperSU v2.74 (updated) SuperSU v2.76
• Modified ODIN
• Unlock boot.tar
• Fastboot
• Samsung Official USB Drivers v1.5.40
Make sure you meet these requirements:
• Firmware PG7, PH2, PI2, PK2, PL1(6.x.x only)
• NO NOUGAT SUPPORT YET (1/30/2017)
• >60% Battery charge
Additional suggestions and warnings:
• Make sure you know both your Samsung account info and your Google account info. You will need these, for Factory Reset Protection, if something goes wrong and you need to wipe your phone.
• I, also, recommend rooting a clean/wiped/reset phone. This rules out quite a few things that could cause failures or strange behavior during or after the rooting process.
• You WILL lose some speed and battery life. This is not an optimized root. If you are comfortable with that fact, then go ahead. You’ve been warned. Do not complain about it on this thread.
• Install the Samsung drivers even if your computer already seems to have them. Right click and run the .exe as administrator. REBOOT after install. This rules out another potential point of failure.
• MAKE SURE YOU ONLY HAVE YOUR PHONE PLUGGED IN. Make sure there are as few USB devices, as possible, plugged into your computer during the rooting process.
• DISABLE YOUR ANTI-VIRUS
Step 1:
Read EVERYTHING above. Twice.
Step 2:
Open Settings->About Device and scroll down to “Build Number”. Tap it repeatedly until it says you have activated “Developer Mode”.
Step 3:
Open Settings->Developer Options and turn ON both “USB Debugging” and “OEM Unlock”.
Step 4:
Turn phone OFF. Once off, hold (Volume Down, Center Home, and Power) until you see a blue warning screen.
Step 5:
Press Volume Up and plug your phone into your computer. You should have blue screen that says “Downloading”.
Step 6:
All of the files should be downloaded to your computer and be sitting in your “Downloads” folder. Un-zip the ODIN-modified.zip, right click the ODIN .exe, and run as administrator.
IF YOU DON’T SEE A BLUE BOX AT THE TOP LEFT OF ODIN THEN DO THESE STEPS AGAIN:
1. Run the Samsung USB Drivers .exe again.
2. Reboot your computer.
3. Make sure your data cable isn’t damaged and is plugged in all the way.
Step 7.
Select AP and choose the ENG Boot file ending in .tar. Then click “Start”. The blue box should eventually turn green and say “PASS”.
IF YOU GET STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP:
“If your phone ends up in a bootloop (which most likely will), you will need to do a factory reset. To do this, hold down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together until your phone resets then quickly switch the Volume Down to Up key while holding the rest of the buttons down until you see “Recovery booting” at the top-left of the screen. If you mess up, don’t worry you can keep trying until you get it right. Once in stock recovery, choose “Wipe data/factory reset” then “yes” to do a factory reset. THIS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE! Reboot and after 5-10 minutes, you should be welcomed by a welcome screen, go ahead and login.”
Step 8:
Go through the set-up screens until you can repeat Steps 2 & 3.
Step 9:
Unzip fastboot.zip to its own directory. Unzip the contents of SuperSU and copy them to the fastboot folder.
Step 10:
Shift-RightClick in the white space below the files in the fastboot folder. Click “Open Command Window Here”.
Step 11:
Type the following in the Command Prompt:
Code:
adb devices
Code:
root.bat
Watch your phone for any messages and make sure to tap OK. If it freezes, unplug your phone, plug it back in, and restart from Step 10.
Step 12:
Install BusyBox from the app store. Open the app and make sure it installs to “/system/xbin”. DO NOT INSTALL IT ANYWHERE ELSE. THIS WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS AND REQUIRE A FLASH AND RE-ROOT.
Step 13:
You are now successfully rooted. Read the rest of this post carefully to fix the following items:
WiFi password reset
SecurityLogAgent
General Lag and other issues.
TO UNROOT - CLICK BELOW
Link to Instructions Provided By (jembot)
WARNING:
DO NOT uninstall "SecurityLogAgent", DO freeze it using Titanium Backup. Uninstalling it seems to cause instability and random system crashes.
DO NOT attempt to update SuperSU BINARY UPDATE:You can update to v2.76 from v2.74 with the provided file (updating the app is also ok) after root. Other attempts to update will break WiFi, Cellular Data, Access to the Play Store, and will require a reflash in ODIN to regain functionality.
If you do accidentally do this, just reflash to PI2 firmware and check for OTA updates, or use the update packages, to bring your device back to PL1 Firmware. It will lag a lot, so be patient.
FIRMARE AND PACKAGE DOWNLOAD LINKS
PI2 Firmware Download Password: G891AUCS2API2_FULL_FSFD (Cost me $10 lol)
PG7 Firmware Download
PG7 to PH1 Update
PH1 to PI2 Update
PI2 to PK2 Update
PK2 to PL1 Update
PI2 to PL4 Update
PK2 to PL4 Update
PL1 to PL4 Update
SuperSU v2.74
SuperSU v2.76
Modified ODIN
Unlock boot.tar for PL1 or earlier (credit activefan01)
Original boot.tar for PL4 (use if updating to nougat)
imsservice.apk (use to remove VoLTE and RCS icons)
Fastboot (bundle used in the rooting tutorial)
Samsung Official USB Drivers v1.5.40
Other Issues and Solutions:
If you get and MD5 error:
Your download for the tar file was probably incomplete or corrupt. To fix, re-download and make sure it downloads completely before trying again.
If ODIN does not recognize the file or doesn't display it in the browser:
The file should end in a .tar extension, not a .MD5 extension. Use THIS tutorial to show file extensions in windows(if you can't see them), and make sure the file ends in .tar
If you still experience significant lag or battery usage:
1. Try any of the suggested CPU governor apps on this thread.
2. I, personally, noticed the biggest improvement with Device Control [root] from the play store
3. Enable - Power Efficient Workqueue
Enable - LCD power reduce
Core Limits - 1593 MAX - 307 MIN and Lock Frequencies
Governor - Interactive and Lock Governor UPDATE: "PERFORMANCE" seems to work significantly better at removing lag and, surprisingly, saving battery
Enable - Automatic FStrimming
Enable - Core Control and MSM-Thermal
Enable - Reapply on boot with a 15 second delay
4. Under developer options, consider setting all of the animation speeds to 0
5. As always, you are responsible for any damage to your device or data
For those of you who want Xposed:
1. Install Flashfire from the Play Store
2. Put these 2 files on your phone FRAMEWORK and APK
3. Use Flashfire to flash the zip to your phone.
4. Install the APK and Reboot.
5. Enjoy
6. Avoid these modules or risk bricking your phone:
- Gravitybox - Confirmed
- Xblasttools - Confirmed
For those of you who want to Tether/Hotspot:
1. Install XTether in Xposed
2. Activate and Reboot
3. The native hotspot/tether options will now work in settings
4. Enjoy more.
If you have issues with AT&T keeping you from setting up your phone:
1. Make sure you connect to WiFi on first step of the Samsung setup
2. Do the normal setup until you get to the AT&T Setup portion
3. Let the setup "scan" for connections on WiFi
4. Dismiss the warning about limited WiFi and turn the WiFi OFF
5. Proceed with the rest of the setup by hitting NEXT or SKIP when available
6. You should now be able to use your phone and should be able to setup all AT&T related software separately.
To fix WiFi password reset issue:
1. Install BuildProp from the Play Store
2. Change the value of ro.securestorage.support=false
3. Save, reboot, enter WIFI password for the last time!
How to remove the VoLTE and RCS(hurricane looking thing) icons: (tested by FtaWolf)
1. Install a file explorer like FX
2. Set Read/Write access to System Partition, use the 3 dot menu in the top right
3. (be careful not to touch anything else, I soft-bricked my phone twice on accident)
3. Navigate to /system/priv-app/imsservice
4. Rename file imsservice.apk to imsservice.apk.bak, tap and hold to rename
5. Copy THIS file into the same folder
6. Then set permission to 644, again, tap and hold to change permissions
7. Reboot and you should be good to go.
How to add HotSpot and MobileData toggles or remove unwanted toggles (credit slimshouki)
1. Install CSC Feature Expert from the PlayStore
2. Scroll down until you find "Config Def Quick Setting Item" (Do not search for it, you wont find it)
3. Add " ,WiFiHotspot,MobileData"
4. (OPTIONAL) Delete any toggles you don't want. Make you there is a single comma between all values
5. Open Settings->Personal->Backup and Reset->Reset Settings
6. After it reboots you should see the toggles.
COMPATIBILITY STATUS:
Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Qualcomm Variant Root: Confirmed Successful On: PG7, PH2, PI2, PK2, PL1 || Fails On: PL4, Android 7.0 Update
Poot Debug APK Qualcomm Root: Incompatible
Dirty Cow Exploit: Temp/Partial Root
TO DO:
Determine Root Method/Source (activefan01, perhaps you can weigh in)
Custom Recovery (if possible)
Optimize Current Root Method (currently takes a decent toll on battery life)
7.0.0+ Root (currenty only works on pre-nougat systems)

If no one has any answers on the availability of a functioning root for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, can some one tell me why the Active series of phones seem to be actively ignored? Is there an extreme difference in hardware? Is it difficult for devs to get their hands on the device? Is there not enough interest?

The basic gist with the Active line is: nobody really cares in terms of development because they're just not popular devices in terms of sales. They're better devices, in my opinion, but that doesn't mean much to anyone else obviously.
Root would be nice to muck around with I suppose, be able to do some more things, run some root-required apps and so on but, I can live without it so far.
The fact that there is no working firmware available from AT&T or Samsung anywhere could have something to do with it as well perhaps. I've been looking for a pure stock image just in case I have issues but so far it's just non-existent and probably always will be unavailable.
The Active models are great devices, just not popular to the majority of buyers unfortunately and that immediately translates into not being popular with developers or the community in general. I'm getting 2.5 days of battery life per charge with at least 7 hours of SOT with this one I have now so I'm a happy camper without any complaints.

br0adband said:
The basic gist with the Active line is: nobody really cares in terms of development because they're just not popular devices in terms of sales. They're better devices, in my opinion, but that doesn't mean much to anyone else obviously.
Root would be nice to muck around with I suppose, be able to do some more things, run some root-required apps and so on but, I can live without it so far.
The fact that there is no working firmware available from AT&T or Samsung anywhere could have something to do with it as well perhaps. I've been looking for a pure stock image just in case I have issues but so far it's just non-existent and probably always will be unavailable.
The Active models are great devices, just not popular to the majority of buyers unfortunately and that immediately translates into not being popular with developers or the community in general. I'm getting 2.5 days of battery life per charge with at least 7 hours of SOT with this one I have now so I'm a happy camper without any complaints.
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I'm only getting 4hrs of sot..... Hmm

I don't use cellular except when I'm out and about, I use about 40-45% brightness or less (auto brightness when out and about), I have roughly 155 packages disabled with Package Disabler Pro, that's about it.
With a 4000 mAh battery, the GS7A better last as long as mine is lasting or something is absolutely wrong I'd say - it's not that hard to get this kind of battery life and usage but as always YMMV.

I am also searching for root. I got some link in google search, but they are not working. I bought this unlocked device in India. While it works fine with old network, but it does not work with new network which are purely 4g and use voice over LTE for calls.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
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I need to put Indian CSC on this phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

br0adband said:
I don't use cellular except when I'm out and about, I use about 40-45% brightness or less (auto brightness when out and about), I have roughly 155 packages disabled with Package Disabler Pro, that's about it.
With a 4000 mAh battery, the GS7A better last as long as mine is lasting or something is absolutely wrong I'd say - it's not that hard to get this kind of battery life and usage but as always YMMV.
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Would you be willing to compile a list of all the packages you disabled? Maybe then I can get better battery life.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

Here's the list as XML and it's attached as well for import to Package Disabler Pro:
Code:
<importExportSetting>
<disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
<string>com.mobeam.barcodeService</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.rosemary</string>
<string>com.matchboxmobile.wisp</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.aodservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.svoice.sync</string>
<string>com.drivemode</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.clipvideo</string>
<string>com.sec.android.devicehelp</string>
<string>com.android.wallpapercropper</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker</string>
<string>com.att.android.digitallocker</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.withtv</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance</string>
<string>org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.easysetup</string>
<string>com.android.externalstorage</string>
<string>com.sec.android.easyonehand</string>
<string>com.sec.factory</string>
<string>com.cequint.ecid</string>
<string>com.directv.dvrscheduler</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.qconnect</string>
<string>com.amazon.mShop.android.install</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.tourviewer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.Kies</string>
<string>com.samsung.faceservice</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.foundation</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.provider</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp</string>
<string>com.google.android.configupdater</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.billing</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.minimode.res</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gamehome</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.slinkcloud</string>
<string>com.dti.att</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.service.socket</string>
<string>com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.soundalive</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.securitylogagent</string>
<string>com.android.carrierconfig</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu</string>
<string>com.locationlabs.cni.att</string>
<string>com.samsung.SMT</string>
<string>com.samsung.aab</string>
<string>com.samsung.vvm</string>
<string>com.sec.android.ofviewer</string>
<string>com.samsung.hs20provider</string>
<string>net.aetherpal.device</string>
<string>com.sec.att.usagemanager3</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.smartface</string>
<string>com.android.mms</string>
<string>com.android.backupconfirm</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard</string>
<string>com.hancom.office.editor.hidden</string>
<string>com.sec.bcservice</string>
<string>com.android.calendar</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.providers.context</string>
<string>com.sec.android.preloadinstaller</string>
<string>com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor</string>
<string>com.android.sharedstoragebackup</string>
<string>com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.colorblind</string>
<string>com.android.printspooler</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.basic</string>
<string>com.att.myWireless</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.dictionary</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.talkback</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gametools</string>
<string>com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.att</string>
<string>com.sec.smartcard.manager</string>
<string>com.sec.allsharecastplayer</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.slowmotion</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider</string>
<string>com.directv.promo.shade</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.personalpage.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.advp.imssettings</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.clockpackage</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sm</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.locationwidget</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.controltv</string>
<string>com.samsung.mdl.radio</string>
<string>com.sec.spp.push</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.server</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.gamepad.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare</string>
<string>com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.universalswitch</string>
<string>com.samsung.helphub</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.sns3</string>
<string>flipboard.boxer.app</string>
<string>com.google.android.feedback</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.photos</string>
<string>com.android.managedprovisioning</string>
<string>com.sec.android.providers.tasks</string>
<string>com.ubercab</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.chococooky</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.phototable</string>
<string>com.samsung.safetyinformation</string>
<string>com.facebook.katana</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.highlightplayer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.vepreload</string>
<string>com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks</string>
<string>com.cleanmaster.sdk</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator</string>
<string>com.android.wallpaper.livepicker</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.beaconmanager</string>
<string>com.amazon.mShop.android</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.FileShareClient</string>
<string>com.facebook.system</string>
<string>com.sec.android.soagent</string>
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<string>com.ws.dm</string>
<string>com.samsung.knox.appsupdateagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.spayfw</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.newtrim</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.spay</string>
<string>com.sec.hearingadjust</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.dlp.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.voicewakeup</string>
<string>com.sec.android.splitsound</string>
<string>com.wssnps</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub</string>
<string>com.policydm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.FileShareServer</string>
<string>com.enhance.gameservice</string>
<string>com.americanexpress.plenti</string>
<string>com.sec.svoice.lang.es_US</string>
<string>com.lookout</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sm.provider</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz</string>
<string>com.android.bluetoothmidiservice</string>
<string>com.facebook.appmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform</string>
<string>com.samsung.aasaservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.mt</string>
<string>com.sec.knox.switcher</string>
<string>com.qualcomm.atfwd</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.magnifier</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.video</string>
<string>com.amazon.kindle</string>
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Thank you. I'm going to mess around with it later.
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Here first run with sot with S7 Active.
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FtaWolf said:
Here first run with sot with S7 Active.
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That's awesome, really it is, but what does that have to do with this thread and rooting it?

br0adband said:
That's awesome, really it is, but what does that have to do with this thread and rooting it?
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Not thing. What did disabled package pro have do with thread. You didn't ? It.
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Back On Track
While I agree the S7 Active is a fantastic phone with fairly substantial battery life, those merits should be discussed in another thread such as HERE. The main goals of this thread are:
1. Determine if there is an available Root for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
2. Determine if any current exploits, for other models, could be modified to Root the S7 Active
- The Galaxy S7 (snapdragon model) Root
- Dirty Cow
- etc.
3. To offer help or a reward to anyone willing to make progress on this topic.
I personally am wiling to donate $50+ to anyone able to provide a legitimate root (or to a charity of their choice).
Please let me know if there is an official way of presenting a bounty or if there is any other way I can help progress this project.

I fully agree with "Notsominigun". This phone is fantastic in all aspects, but root is very essential in some scenario to utilize its potential, especially those who are using unlocked phone in other network and country. Some features are not working which can be enabled easily by rooting and taking full control of the phone.
I have searched for "Dirty Cow" and found it can be used to root any android device with following steps:
http://androiding.how/dirty-cow-root-android/ ; I will try it once get a Linux system

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Poot
Is there any evidence that the POOT generic Qualcomm root would work on the Galaxy S7 active?

NotSoMiniGun said:
Is there any evidence that the POOT generic Qualcomm root would work on the Galaxy S7 active?
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Most likely not as that is an old method. You could try the method mentioned a few posts up.
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first of all, I apologize for my "English", I had to use google translator.
I am edu present, I'm from Argentina, and was looking for information on how to root the s7 active, no luck, but I found information that perhaps more experienced people can help them find a solution ....
Qualcomm Quadrooter Exploit
QuadRooter Android sounds like another serious security exploit. Which one can allow a malicious app Apparently to gain root access based on Qualcomm Android phones and tablets, enabling the app to do pretty much what Then it pleases. , According to Check Point, the research group discovered That QuadRooter, up to 900 million Android devices Qualcomm Could be AFFECTED. This exploit targets the drivers Qualcomm Which is why it is specific to this hardware. As of the 1st Augusts security update Google has patched 3 of the 4 will patch vulnerabilities and the last one in the September 1st update. To keep your device safe from bugs it is always in Original bests to stay on top of your security updates. One of the best ways to protect your phone from malicious software is to download apps only from trusted sources or google play.
If you want to check and see if your device can possible be vulnerable to this threat Then you can download and run QuadRooter Scanner by check point. Personally I am hoping That a developer can figure out this exploit and use it to get many android users root access. I am sure someone can create a app gets root then a INJECTS That SuperSU and their binary into the device. If you are hoping for the same I recommend not updating to new security patches and give the developers some time to get root access devices.
I would not be surprise to see this QuadRooter vulnerability Implemented into Kingroot app some time soon, as it would make there app on Android devices unstoppable. What do you think about this bug please comment below and let me know.
This information I found in rootjunky.
I hope you can serve something
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rahuldixit2010 said:
I fully agree with "Notsominigun". This phone is fantastic in all aspects, but root is very essential in some scenario to utilize its potential, especially those who are using unlocked phone in other network and country. Some features are not working which can be enabled easily by rooting and taking full control of the phone.
I have searched for "Dirty Cow" and found it can be used to root any android device with following steps:
http://androiding.how/dirty-cow-root-android/ ; I will try it once get a Linux system
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how did it go?

I tried it but not got success.

rahuldixit2010 said:
I fully agree with "Notsominigun". This phone is fantastic in all aspects, but root is very essential in some scenario to utilize its potential, especially those who are using unlocked phone in other network and country. Some features are not working which can be enabled easily by rooting and taking full control of the phone.
I have searched for "Dirty Cow" and found it can be used to root any android device with following steps:
http://androiding.how/dirty-cow-root-android/ ; I will try it once get a Linux system
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That's awesome! Now, who is familiar with Linux... can dump boot.img and kernel.img from the phone...
I found that it's here:
cd dev/block/platform/soc/624000.usfshc/by-name/
dd if=/dev/block/sda6 of=/sdcard/efs.img
dd if=/dev/block/sdd10 of=/sdcard/aboot.img
dd if=/dev/block/sda13 of=/sdcard/fota.img
dd if=/dev/block/sda16 of=/sdcard/modem.img
dd if=/dev/block/sda17 of=/sdcard/boot.img
dd if=/dev/block/sda18 of=/sdcard/recovery.img
I don't know, will these comands work in linux?