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[Q] Help, rooting 4.4.4 (292)

I had my ZL rooted and bootlocked. I received an OTA update, tried to install it, it downloaded, tried to install but TWRP interefered whe the device restarted.
So I got sick of it, and updtated via Sony Companion.
Now I have an unrooted ZL with Android 4.4.4 - 10.5.1.A.0.292
I can't, for the life of me, find a thread to how to root Android 4.4.4 292 (I must suck at searching) or there is one?
Any help will be much appreciated :angel::crying:

ChicaAndroid said:
I can't, for the life of me, find a thread to how to root Android 4.4.4 292 (I must suck at searching) or there is one?
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I believe there is a thread for Z, but not specifically for ZL... Anyway, check this post for a quick summary of a rooting procedure that you need to follow. Let me know if you have any questions. As far as I am aware, you must downgrade your kernel for rooting; there is no direct method for .283 and higher. I have done it several times, works perfectly. Just a bit of a hassle with extra flashing steps...
Oh, and BTW, in my experience .292 is a bad update... I had to roll back to .283 due to noticeable lags. It looks like I am not the only one, as some other people reported similar issues. I hope it works better for you...

kt-Froggy said:
I believe there is a thread for Z, but not specifically for ZL... Anyway, check this post for a quick summary of a rooting procedure that you need to follow. Let me know if you have any questions. As far as I am aware, you must downgrade your kernel for rooting; there is no direct method for .283 and higher. I have done it several times, works perfectly. Just a bit of a hassle with extra flashing steps...
Oh, and BTW, in my experience .292 is a bad update... I had to roll back to .283 due to noticeable lags. It looks like I am not the only one, as some other people reported similar issues. I hope it works better for you...
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Thanks I will look into that and try and let you know. Maybe it IS the method, only one, that works. Thanks again:highfive:

Lenovo A7600 Rom - Lollipop

Would be very grateful for a link for Lenovo A7600 Rom for Lollipop O/S. A link other than that posted in 3 parts on a spam site.
Thanks

leemg said:
Would be very grateful for a link for Lenovo A7600 Rom for Lollipop O/S. A link other than that posted in 3 parts on a spam site.
Thanks
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Ive just picked up one of these tablets and managed to root it and install custom revcovery.
To be honest I think there are zero custom ROM for this device and the supposed Lollipop ROM on those spam sites are bound to be a load of virus. I have seem three or four such 3 part download sites all of which are hidden behind a survey. All the comments on the sites are exactly the same but are posted by different people depending what site you look at which indicates they can't be trusted.
I have tweeted Lenovo to see if they plan a Lollipop update but no reply yet.
I think we need to either need to learn how to port or find a dev that can do it

Eddster3000 said:
Ive just picked up one of these tablets and managed to root it and install custom revcovery.
To be honest I think there are zero custom ROM for this device and the supposed Lollipop ROM on those spam sites are bound to be a load of virus. I have seem three or four such 3 part download sites all of which are hidden behind a survey. All the comments on the sites are exactly the same but are posted by different people depending what site you look at which indicates they can't be trusted.
I have tweeted Lenovo to see if they plan a Lollipop update but no reply yet.
I think we need to either need to learn how to port or find a dev that can do it
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Really nice to see your response, would you be kind enough to inbox me with your custom recovery. I really need to even get the stock rom to reflash if you could help. Thanks so much for replying and if we can get someone interested in porting to LP i would happy to contribute.

leemg said:
Really nice to see your response, would you be kind enough to inbox me with your custom recovery. I really need to even get the stock rom to reflash if you could help. Thanks so much for replying and if we can get someone interested in porting to LP i would happy to contribute.
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I used the guide at this link and the download for the covery is halfway through the walkthrough
http://aleatorical.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/installing-clockworkmod-and-root-for.html
Its pretty long winded but it worked for me. As you will be using your own device its at your own risk if you decide to use the link
Cheers
Edd

Eddster3000 said:
I used the guide at this link and the download for the covery is halfway through the walkthrough
http://aleatorical.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/installing-clockworkmod-and-root-for.html
Edd
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I'll take a look, thanks

hi guys,
could you install successfully the lollipop on lenovo a7600?

andredemello said:
hi guys,
could you install successfully the lollipop on lenovo a7600?
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There isn't a Lollipop ROM yet for A7600f. It is possible to root and get custom recovery installed but as far as I can tell there is no official lollipop update or custom ROM development at all

Legit?
Eddster3000 said:
There isn't a Lollipop ROM yet for A7600f. It is possible to root and get custom recovery installed but as far as I can tell there is no official lollipop update or custom ROM development at all
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i found this one today
chinagadgetsreviews .com/download-android-lollipop-5-0-stock-firmware-for-lenovo-s8-a7600-smartphone.html
Is it legit?
how to check?
I have A7600... i want to change to China based rom for global...
cheers

knoblybits said:
i found this one today
chinagadgetsreviews .com/download-android-lollipop-5-0-stock-firmware-for-lenovo-s8-a7600-smartphone.html
Is it legit?
how to check?
I have A7600... i want to change to China based rom for global...
cheers
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I checked the link and it is for the S8 smartphone which also as model number A7600. If you have that smartphone you test it at your own risk but if you are talking about a rom for A7600F tablet it won't be compatible.
As Lenovo don't seem to be official updating the A7600F tablet im guessing we need a custom rom. Unfortunately I don't think it's that popular a tablet so won't pull in developers and regrettably I'm not skilled enough to even know where to start.

Eddster3000 said:
I checked the link and it is for the S8 smartphone which also as model number A7600. If you have that smartphone you test it at your own risk but if you are talking about a rom for A7600F tablet it won't be compatible.
As Lenovo don't seem to be official updating the A7600F tablet im guessing we need a custom rom. Unfortunately I don't think it's that popular a tablet so won't pull in developers and regrettably I'm not skilled enough to even know where to start.
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I received the s8 a7600 with android 5.0 - it looks like that OS is just installed by seller, with multiple application that are a huge adware/spam generators. I tried to remove all (root/remove apps), but it destroys a little the functionality (dialer has opacity - not so easy to find what is going on, camera not working at all). But generally works. If anyone has skills - I am sure it can be easy fixed (for example install 3rdparty dialer - but that one from lenovo is pretty fine). But I think I will update phone with stock ROM, but I need to find how to do that safely and be sure I can back to the actual software...

Eddster3000 said:
I used the guide at this link and the download for the covery is halfway through the walkthrough
http://aleatorical.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/installing-clockworkmod-and-root-for.html
Its pretty long winded but it worked for me. As you will be using your own device its at your own risk if you decide to use the link
Cheers
Edd
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A bit of a necro here ...
Yep, it is a long-winded guide. I wrote everything as best I could just in case.
I'd be surprised if more than 5 people are still looking to root this device. But for those folks, I updated the guide tonight.
I hadn't used the tablet much until this past week, my phone was doing better and I was only using the tablet for streaming videos as a portable TV. However my phone died and I finally got around to re-rooting the tablet (I has lost root after applying an OTA update about a year ago).
And no, there are not any custom ROMs ... no Lollipop ... no Marshmallow ... never Nougat ... for this tablet. This guide is PURELY for getting root on 4.4.
That said, here is the short version ... this MAY work on a never-rooted A10 A7600F ... it may only work to REFRESH the root. I have no good way of knowing as there isn't a chance in hell I'm going to revert everything to stock to find out
Glad to know at least 10 people got help from the guide.
UPDATE 9/22/2016:
Revised Steps are simple:
* Download Kingo Root (not King Root, that failed) APK version for Android.
* Run Kingo Root.
* If it fails, reboot, and try again (mine failed the first time)
* Assuming Kingo Root worked the second time (if not, see the original detailed steps below) ... DON'T REBOOT yet (when I did this, the root disappeared, so I had to run Kingo Root a 3rd time)
* Install a Root Checker and verify root access
* Install (first time) or uninstall and re-install (updating is fine if yours was out of date) SuperSU by Chainfire (other SuperSU may or may not work, Chainfire worked for me)
REBOOT
* Re-run Root Checker to verify root access (don't run Kingo Root before this) ... it should be using SuperSU to grant root, NOT Kingo
* If rooted, uninstall Kingo Root
* REBOOT
* Re-run Root Checker to make sure SuperSU continued to work after removing Kingo Root.
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aleextra said:
I received the s8 a7600 with android 5.0
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There are multiple "A7600" devices out there. This is specifically for the A7600F, aka the A10. Different device, ROMs not compatible with other A7600 devices. Lenovo can burn in hell both for their lack of updates as well as their naming conventions.

Hi all,
I have ported a CM13 ROM to this device to bring us to Android 6.0.1. if anyone is interested I will start a thread for and provide instructions and a link later today.

thel2dab said:
Hi all,
I have ported a CM13 ROM to this device to bring us to Android 6.0.1. if anyone is interested I will start a thread for and provide instructions and a link later today.
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Absolutely of interest. Looking forward to information.

ProsjektX said:
Absolutely of interest. Looking forward to information.
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I have started a thread for it here;
A7600-F Port
Give it a try and let me know how you get on.
Regards
Lee

I used it.. 2 years ago till now.. ?

Black view P2

What a great mid range but high spec phone the p2 is.
Rooting this device is so simple too.
Open dev options in about phone,
Allow OEM unlocking,
Root device,
Enter code ( google it ),
Reboot to root.
Really hope some ROM developing is going to happen for this device.
Its almost Vanilla as standard which is very nice.
Only gripe I have with this phone is the hard keys have no back light but I can live with that as at least Black view have kept them off the screen.
Great phone and I'm getting 8-10 hours SOT and I'm a heavy user.
I purchased from Amazon which I've linked below.
Fingers crossed fro some custom romage for this
Mod edit sales links removed
Sent from my P2 using Tapatalk

Sorry about that link. Was note to show the details not a sale.
Sent from my P2 using Tapatalk

Brok3n said:
Really hope some ROM developing is going to happen for this device.
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I've been able to find a few ported ROMs at the Russian 4pda forum (not allowed to post links; google "Blackview P2 - Прошивки"), as well as TWRP. You'll need an account in order to download, otherwise you'll get a nice 404 error (I wasted quite a bit of time last night dealing with the Russian captcha, so good luck with that. :fingers-crossed
I've tested a couple of the ROMs available so far, but other than getting rid of the horrible icons in the stock version, I've can't really see any advantage of the ROMs currently available.

Think I will give that a miss. Thanks though.
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ocultos said:
I've been able to find a few ported ROMs at the Russian 4pda forum (not allowed to post links; google "Blackview P2 - Прошивки"), as well as TWRP. You'll need an account in order to download, otherwise you'll get a nice 404 error (I wasted quite a bit of time last night dealing with the Russian captcha, so good luck with that. :fingers-crossed
I've tested a couple of the ROMs available so far, but other than getting rid of the horrible icons in the stock version, I've can't really see any advantage of the ROMs currently available.
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I've just got this phone - it's great but I've been out of the 'installing' another ROM for a while...is it worth rooting etc?

I'm very tempted by this phone. Is it running okay with the Nougat update? and does it still root easily on Nougat?

Yes - I updated it to nougat and its better than mm - just need to find a way to update to 7.1.2 now!

Cool code...for the root, work fine in my blackview p2 lite also :good:

ashboe said:
Yes - I updated it to nougat and its better than mm - just need to find a way to update to 7.1.2 now!
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How did you update it to Nougat !!
Sent from my P2 using Tapatalk

Brok3n said:
How did you update it to Nougat !!
Sent from my P2 using Tapatalk
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used the update on the forums

Blackview p2
I got an blackview p2 but it did die from an ota update now it wont boot or show light when charging, when i try flash it it wont start any way to fix it please help

Robin9993 said:
I got an blackview p2 but it did die from an ota update now it wont boot or show light when charging, when i try flash it it wont start any way to fix it please help
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Please explain in a Little Detail what You had done and which programs You used?

[ROM Choice] Most stable ROM on Moto Z Play

Whats the most stable ROM for the Moto Z play?
I want to flash only once

Stock one.

It's depends.
My favourites:
RR
AOKP
CR
CANDY
DU
AOSIP
DU

i have used all of them and the most stable and best battery life rom for me is lineage 14.1 official.

briankariu said:
Whats the most stable ROM for the Moto Z play?
I want to flash only once
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RR is dead now ( at least for MZP)
CR is good for now ( 7.1.2 ) , stable and good for daily driver with good customisation options

RR is the best till now

Is there a DU rom for our device?

briankariu said:
Whats the most stable ROM for the Moto Z play?
I want to flash only once
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I think if you flash just one and not try others you are short changing yourself. At that point you may has well not even unlocked your phone, stay full stock.
Looking to flash just one Rom is like just trying one flavor of ice cream and then deciding all other flavors are not worthy. Do not let someone tell you what is best, try as many as you can, then you tell yourself which is best for you. Each has its own advantages and each has it own flaws only you can say which you like best. As for the word Stable, they are all about the same... Some are more out of date but that does not effect its stability. Try them all and have fun.
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Kdx10 said:
Is there a DU rom for our device?
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An Unofficial one which was released back in August.

stock.

Jimi Mack said:
I think if you flash just one and not try others you are short changing yourself. At that point you may has well not even unlocked your phone, stay full stock.
Looking to flash just one Rom is like just trying one flavor of ice cream and then deciding all other flavors are not worthy. Do not let someone tell you what is best, try as many as you can, then you tell yourself which is best for you. Each has its own advantages and each has it own flaws only you can say which you like best. As for the word Stable, they are all about the same... Some are more out of date but that does not effect its stability. Try them all and have fun.
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An Unofficial one which was released back in August.
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Is there a safe way to downgrade to MM? I'm in Nougat 7.1.1 with Dec 2017 patch. with dual sim variant. I want to flash MM 6.0 or 6.1 with Nov or Dec 2016 patch.
I know i have to unlock bootloader. What i need a file for MM 6.0/6.1 with Nov.Dec 2016 patch and a link to do a downgrade.
I would appreciate any response.

jeprox said:
Is there a safe way to downgrade to MM? I'm in Nougat 7.1.1 with Dec 2017 patch. with dual sim variant. I want to flash MM 6.0 or 6.1 with Nov or Dec 2016 patch.
I know i have to unlock bootloader. What i need a file for MM 6.0/6.1 with Nov.Dec 2016 patch and a link to do a downgrade.
I would appreciate any response.
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NEVER try to downgrade => permanently bricked phone.
ie if you're on nougat, DON'T try to go back to MM.

Jimi Mack said:
NEVER try to downgrade => permanently bricked phone.
ie if you're on nougat, DON'T try to go back to MM.
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I think it would only bricked if i update back again to nougat, right? I dont mind staying in rooted MM than to be uptodate with N which drain battery faster

jeprox said:
I think it would only bricked if i update back again to nougat, right? I dont mind staying in rooted MM than to be uptodate with N which drain battery faster
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I have heard it both ways - bricked on MM or bricked on return to N. It's your phone. Just realize the chance you are taking.
I have found @AmulyaX 's
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-6-amulyax-t3735010
(7.1.2) to be fantastic on battery life. Much better than MM. It's what I use most of the time these days until Oreo gets sussed.

tiago1966 said:
It's depends.
My favourites:
RR
AOKP
CR
CANDY
DU
AOSIP
DU
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Could you please list the links for each ROM?

marcospheitosa said:
Could you please list the links for each ROM?
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Most are already out of date fora long time.... and I am sure XDA Search works. last I tried...

KrisM22 said:
I have heard it both ways - bricked on MM or bricked on return to N. It's your phone. Just realize the chance you are taking.
I have found @AmulyaX 's
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-6-amulyax-t3735010
(7.1.2) to be fantastic on battery life. Much better than MM. It's what I use most of the time these days until Oreo gets sussed.
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Thank you for this. I've just unlocked my bootloader and will flash it. Wheres the stable TWRP that could backup EFS perhaps? Could you provide link for rooting?

jeprox said:
Thank you for this. I've just unlocked my bootloader and will flash it. Wheres the stable TWRP that could backup EFS perhaps? Could you provide link for rooting?
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Sorry for big delay - life keeps getting in the way...
TWRP that backs up EFS here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...overy-unofficial-twrp-3-2-1-0-option-t3743116
I had somebody's 3.2.1-0 and after second attempt was able to get it to flash it (choose "image")
Remember, with these TWRPs when you boot to it, the screen seems locked at menu so just tap pwr button and tap again and slide to unlock and you're good to go.
Scroll down Backup screen to see box for EFS.
There's also an app that backs up EFS (root I think).
For root I believe all I did was flash majisk 1530 zip in TWRP. -
To do that: flash ROM, flash gapps, install, then reboot to TWRP and flash 1530.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
second post.
Oh I see 1531 is out, so try that.
1530 or 1531 will auto install magisk mgr so you don't have to do anything. root plus safetynet. Works fine for me. I'll be back in a bit.

Jimi Mack said:
Most are already out of date fora long time.... and I am sure XDA Search works. last I tried...
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good night, I'm using several ROMs and testing on my zplay bike, the problems I'm encountering I've flagged. if I answered with the problems is because I liked the ROM, because the other ROMs that I did not like, nor signaled any mistakes. today I am in the last version of 8.1 AOSP, tomorrow I will quote bugs.

KrisM22 said:
Sorry for big delay - life keeps getting in the way...
TWRP that backs up EFS here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...overy-unofficial-twrp-3-2-1-0-option-t3743116
I had somebody's 3.2.1-0 and after second attempt was able to get it to flash it (choose "image")
Remember, with these TWRPs when you boot to it, the screen seems locked at menu so just tap pwr button and tap again and slide to unlock and you're good to go.
Scroll down Backup screen to see box for EFS.
There's also an app that backs up EFS (root I think).
For root I believe all I did was flash majisk 1530 zip in TWRP. -
To do that: flash ROM, flash gapps, install, then reboot to TWRP and flash 1530.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk
second post.
Oh I see 1531 is out, so try that.
1530 or 1531 will auto install magisk mgr so you don't have to do anything. root plus safetynet. Works fine for me. I'll be back in a bit.
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successfully installed TWRP

jeprox said:
installing TWRP on the said link doesn't have instructions. Sorry but i'm just being careful.
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This should help. don't forget to use the patcher in the code at the top if you haven't already or you won't be able to restore stock backups.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...recovery-unofficial-twrp-moto-z-play-t3495629

US Cellular MM root projects?

I realize that the USC version really isn't in anyone's Todo list, but was wondering if anyone has been making any effort to find a workaround for either an unofficial bootloader unlock or prerooted system image that would work in the us991 variant? Best outcome would be an unlock allowing TWRP and custom ROM use, or at least root and Xposed usage on the stock MM. Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

jestyr8 said:
I realize that the USC version really isn't in anyone's Todo list, but was wondering if anyone has been making any effort to find a workaround for either an unofficial bootloader unlock or prerooted system image that would work in the us991 variant? Best outcome would be an unlock allowing TWRP and custom ROM use, or at least root and Xposed usage on the stock MM. Any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Check out steadfasterX's thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
Refer to his latest updates on the project on the last pages of the thread. It is coming ... !!!

sdembiske said:
Check out steadfasterX's thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/bl-unlock-unlock-bootloader-proof-t3648288
Refer to his latest updates on the project on the last pages of the thread. It is coming ... !!!
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I surely hope so..I love my g4. I brought it over to TMO, and have no issues other than having to buy a new battery as original was falling after almost 4 years of service. I've honestly not feeling the need for a new phone, it's fast has decent storage, a gorgeous screen and the design makes it easy to hold even with it's screen size. My only worry is I've been following his posts and they are all focused on the other unlockable versions with nary a mention of my poor us991 lol