yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] WhiteHatHacker:
Greetings Everyone,

We have a team over at thriveforums (.org, not .com) who are trying to root the toshiba excite and we need help. If there were a Toshiba Excite thread here on XDA I would be putting this there.

Things we know:

-From the box, toshiba excite is able to be temp rooted through ADB via:

$ tputimg --des ../data/local.prop
$ echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > ../data/local.prop
$ exit
user@linux$ ./adb reboot

The only problem with this is that we get screen errors that looks like a boot loop, but is simply a jumpy screen. ADB still works.

-We cannot remount /system as rw because of sealime.ko, a kernel module which is loaded in init.rc that protects that partition. A modified boot image can remove this.

-We can't try modified images without a recovery or else we could brick the device without being able to flash the original boot.img.

-There is no fastboot.

-There is no flash_image.

-We cannot port any recovery image (including Clockworkmod via builder) because... (see next)

-We cannot flash anything to any partition other than the original images we pull from /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 and mmcblk0p2 (Recovery and Boot, respectively). I have used split_bootimg.pl to pull them into kernel and ramdisk.gz files, and made it again with mkbootimg and it works. But, once I decompress the ramdisk files things go to hell. I've used various guides I've seen to do so, but when I flash it back to the device the device doesnt accept it.

It seems the problem has to do with the compressed ramdisk file. Once you open it up then try to recompress it, it doesnt like it.

Things we don't know:

Is there another way to compress this file?

Is there a special option I should be using? ( --base, and I've used the other info from split_bootimg.pl)

**Edit**: I followed instructions according to http://b.oldhu.com/2012/02/16/how-to-unpack-and-repack-android's-boot.img-correctly/ and found that the

--base option should equal 0x10000000

Does anyone have any other ideas?

We need help here and i'm yanking my hair out. This is a beautiful (despite the slight screen leaks) quad-core tablet that I do not want to give up on.

**EDIT**: I have confirmed the problem. The issue is during the unpacking of the ramdisk:

If I:

1. Split the recovery image

2. rebuild the recovery image as is

Then

Everything is GO

But, if I:

1. Split the recovery image

2. Decompress the Ramdisk

3. Recompress the Ramdisk (no edits)

4. Rebuild the recovery image as is

Then

Everything breaks.

**EDIT** With help from Fuses, it seems that there is bytes of code that look like a signature that is generated outside the normal compression.

~WHH
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
and where next?
[General Questions and Answers] WhiteHatHacker:
I looked at the Hex code from a recompiled recovery to the original recovery. Everything's different including the kernel. Which I think means there is some special way to compress is that we need to get from toshiba. Or, that theres an encryption.
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
Man I wish we could get toast on this Im sure he would love a good challenge
[General Questions and Answers] t1nk:
I wish you guys the best +1 on this. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
Do u have an excite tablet?

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who developed the compression method used? Can toshiba have the right to change the program to have some encryption incorporated. Or is it some new way of compressing developed by the android source team used in ics?

I dont understand the roadblock were up against.

maybe a little more knowlege on the subject would enlighten me
[General Questions and Answers] WhiteHatHacker:
An Email:

We would like to inform you that the source code which

you have requested was shipped out to your designated address.

Here is the shipping details as follows;

*Ship via : UPS with YAMATO

*UPS tracking number : *********

*Ship date : July 3rd, 2012

*ETA : within one week

*Description of goods : CD-ROM

*Quantity : 1 pc

Thank you for your patience.

Yours sincerely,
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
Get mine next week

We would like to inform you that the source code which

you have requested was shipped out to your designated address.

Here is the shipping details as follows;

*Ship via : UPS with YAMATO

*UPS tracking number :

*Ship date : July 3rd, 2012

*ETA : within one week

*Description of goods : CD-ROM

*Quantity : 1 pc

Yours sincerely,

Linux Section of

| TOSHIBA DIGITAL MEDIA ENGINEERING Corp.

| _________________________________________________

| | Linux Information for TOSHIBA PC Website

| |http://linux.toshiba-dme.co.jp/linux/index.htm

Will that help us root?
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
Just wondering if having source from toshiba, will help us root
[General Questions and Answers] wayneb02:
I'm surprised there is no root yet...and by surprised I mean disappointed lol. I wish I knew something to try and help out. Oh well, good luck
[General Questions and Answers] hootini:
+1!
[General Questions and Answers] WhiteHatHacker:
Well, Fuses from the Lazypanda people believes its something that has to do with gzip. As in: a) different compression levels, or b) different version.

The different levels all compress to the same size, so I believe i can safely say that that is not the issue.

Unless I go through and try install/reinstall every other version, I can't test them.

I think there is something of a signature or hash that is being used. But, I am by no means an expert. I wish one of the smart devs (like the people who rooted the SGSIII) could hop on this, because I've been past my experience limit a long time ago.
[General Questions and Answers] WhiteHatHacker:
News from DALEPL:
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
Whthacker I think you would be a good candidate to request unlocked bootloader.

from what ive seen u communicate very well on the forums, you get your point accross, I think you should ask the for the unlocked bootloader. I think u would have as good a chance as anyone.

(what good is giving us the source code with out anyway way to use it on the device) because of the locked bootloader
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
They want us to be guinea pigs and look for loopholes that could or (as in cases now couldn't) help... For what I use it I have looked for an unrooted solution (as far as going usb tethering to get tcp) and use it as a display, but I noticed that C97 dual core runs Air Display just as good. Why spend the $100 more? :D Custom bikes & cars won't see a difference, well on price - cheaper -
[General Questions and Answers] Wasist:
nothing new on this?
[General Questions and Answers] matt11601:
Petition to Toshiba

No new updates yet. I've started a petition to Toshiba to unlock the bootloader. I would appreciate everyones signature. Thanks a lot.

https://www.change.org/petitions/to...tloader-on-the-toshiba-excite-line-of-tablets
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
Signed.
[General Questions and Answers] Homefix:
Was the 100th petition signer.

Hope we get somewere with this
[General Questions and Answers] wayneb02:
Signed it last night. Hopefully we get enough signatures to make them reconsider
[General Questions and Answers] juvezavala:
Hello

Let me know how I can help! - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661171

The signature you're talking about may have to do with the Secure Boot Key.
[General Questions and Answers] CBONE:
Any movement on getting a root going?
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
I gave up on root... Had to switch from being able to save my DATA from my APK's to only saving the APK's and in case of reset I can only install the APK's and start all over.. (sux but thanks to Toshiba) Another thing I did was give up turning the status bar off when watching movies..

Life is not always easy...you hit bumps, and this one hurt a bit.. ($400.. now they sell for $350 and nobody still shouldn't buy it.... I would rather had paid the $50 extra for the Asus when it was for $450... meh...)
[General Questions and Answers] jcase:
It is also using SEAndroid (SE Linux port)
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
I saw ur post where u need some info, when I get home and I remember I will provide you with that info.

THanks!
[General Questions and Answers] khaledvic:
so any news ?
[General Questions and Answers] khaledvic:
any body tried nvflash like the transformer ?
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
I was told they got the info they needed that they were working on a root but time has passed and anything, so it may be another dead end? I don't know.
[General Questions and Answers] khaledvic:
sealime.ko is the problem
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
You know what..... forget rooting this device. I am willing to donate $50 and I bet others too if any dev can get Windows RT running on it!

:D
[General Questions and Answers] Cleaner409:
You said:

If I:

1. Split the recovery image

2. rebuild the recovery image as is

Then

Everything is GO

But, if I:

1. Split the recovery image

2. Decompress the Ramdisk

3. Recompress the Ramdisk (no edits)

4. Rebuild the recovery image as is

Then

Everything breaks.

What packer and unpacker are you using for each operation?

In the past when I was cracking CD's and DVD's of old games I would have to rip the dvd content with one program unpack it with another crack and repack it with another and then ISO it up using yet another program so the software had the correct signatures on it like the developers used so I didnt have to attempt to crack the signature code. Might be something to look into.
[General Questions and Answers] ohdev:
any news on this?

wish I could help, but all I have is the device, with no experience at all in Linux/Android.
[General Questions and Answers] Cuzz1369:
Thinking of picking this up off amazon. Only $250 right now. Won't do it without root though.
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
DONT get the AT300 or AT305, get the AT300SE it's rootable. I got both and I use the AT300SE even though it has less resolution cameras and no LED or HDMI. (Don't take pics with tablet, no need for high res cameras, don't use it as a flashlight, no need for LED, don't use it as an Android TV, got 3 of those, and best of all, don't have that stupid BIG connector on bottom, can keep it on my case with Bluetooth keyboard while charging.

AT300SE is the way to go, still has same processing power and screen!
[General Questions and Answers] Cuzz1369:
This is an AT270-003

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B008B3VU8Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?qid=1375120511&sr=1-15&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

Sent from my Nexus 4
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
Roger that. You might be on the same boat as the AT305 (since it has an LED flash, big connector on the bottom and HDMI....) I would still recommend rootable AT300SE. You won't know you want root until you need it. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Cuzz1369:
Ya the price is good for the specs at $250, but I want something I can play with. Just gonna wait for the nexus 7 to be available in Canada.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
Ok gotcha, you are waiting for a 7" (rootable) I would not get the Toshiba if I were you, can't root it. That Nexus 7 used to be called Memo 370T I think, good choice IMHO.
[General Questions and Answers] Cuzz1369:
Ya the development threads are moving along nicely already. Lots of custom ROMs coming up for it.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[General Questions and Answers] hareshonr:
my toshiba AT300se Bootlooped

my toshiba AT300se Bootlooped, can some one help me out?
[General Questions and Answers] pimphesus:
Unacceptable

What about the people that are stuck with an AT300, because they can't afford to buy another tablet? Such as myself and others? We're supposed to live with an unrooted tablet? I for one refuse to accept this. Ever since I had a rooted device that is hard-bricked now (my fault), I know there are too many advantages to rooting/custom ROMs that make it worth doing. I didn't have enough time to research this tablet before my aunt purchased it, because shes sort of bad with money, and she would have spent this money on something else if i kept her waiting for more than half a day. We even bought it refurbished, since she only wanted to spend $200. If I tried to call Toshiba about unlocking their bootloader, my frustration would get the better of me and I will end up saying some nasty things to them, but what choice do I have?
[General Questions and Answers] SANGER_A2:
Can you post a link to your thread on the thrive forums so I can follow progress there too? I'd really like root on this device!
[General Questions and Answers] burshturs:
original rom

hi does anyone has a rom that i can flash to my AT275, mine is stock in the boot animation. thanks in advnace to any one that can help me on this.

P.S.

if i will need a especific way to flash the rom please advise.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Jo_Jo_2000:
Stupid Question

Cant you just copy the Su-Binary to /data/bin

then chmod 04777 and chown root the binary

make the folder public accessable (chmod 777)

every boot an app becomes root by executing the binary

this app sets the path to $path+/data/bin ?
[General Questions and Answers] juvezavala:
Towelroot. Someone needs to try it. I don't have my excite any longer so I can't.
[General Questions and Answers] m4f1050:
I tried everything out, even towelroot, it says incompatible phone (LOL)

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Tried that, from SuperSU 2.01 zip file, no go, it won't let me change attributes (ch* commands)
[General Questions and Answers] coco1476:
at330 root

I know this is an old thread but I just bought a toshiba at330 running android 4.0.3 and would like to get root on it. Is there any to root it?
[General Questions and Answers] YuriRM:
The new version of the KingoRoot app is able to root the Toshiba Excite Pro AT10LE-A (Tegra 4, Tegra T114). Unfortunately, the bootloader is locked.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2583677&page=7
[Motorola Droid RAZR] RETIEF:
I just traded my Droid Charge for a Razr Maxx. The Razr had a boat load of, for me, useless apps. What is safe to remove? For instance, can I get rid of Backup Assistant?

Thanks.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Dabster92:
Hey mate

If you have rooted your phone, then you can install "system app remover" from playstore and in

this app you can select the an option to mark the apps which are safe to remove.

:D
[Motorola Droid RAZR] BytecodeMe:
Most everything is safe, I don't have a list, as I'm on a custom ROM, but I know everything like Backup Assistant, Smart Actions, Facebook,the Social media apps, the default launcher,etc.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
I hope I'm allowed to post this kind of thread.

It's about fixing the -check for updates>error :Motorola account required -.

So... If some one can be kind and upload his file: system/bin/sh, I would be really greatful.

There is a code I searching for.

Thanks.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kreez:
there u go.. taken from my xt910 2.3.6 GB asia retail :)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
Thanks, pal!

I really appreciate it!

I went for testing

Edit :

Strange... Didn't found anything that could help.

Strange, cause in super user, the root goes directly to system/bin/sh by the cheesecake.

The problem causing by the app cheesecake.

Has anyone idea what files being edited by the cheesecake app?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pedrotorresfilho:
You should post questions in q/a section.

Cheers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prbassplayer:
To OP see here. Moved to Q&A
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pedrotorresfilho:
Cheesecake edits a default.xml file and build.prop.

It doesn't work correctly on razr. Configs must be set manually.

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
So my friend went to flash that lovely new JB ROM on his Verizon GNex; everything went fine through CWM like a normal ROM flash, and upon restarting the device to boot in to Android it just stuck at the Google logo. He left it for 10 minutes and nothing changed, so he did the following:

Pulled battery

Booted back in to CWM

Erased data/cache/etc.

Tried reflashing, same issue

Repeat with erasing data/etc.

Tried to restore Nandroid backup, greeted with corrupted error when it gets to restoring Data

Tried 3 other known good Nandroid backups, all fail at the same point

Tried just flashing known working ROMs like AOKP, same boot loop error after Google logo upon restart

Is he screwed? Does he just have to ODIN? If so how can he get stuff off the internal memory, as he has lots of pictures, music, etc. on there? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IINexusII:
Flashed a GSM Jellybean image to a verizon nexus?

...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
No it's this one for the CDMA one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1738018

I flashed that ROM to my GNex and it is working like a charm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
No ideas, huh?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bkang4:
ive tried 3 times to get JB working on my verizon gnex as well

first time, got stuck on the new booting animation (the google X)

second time, was stuck on the google boot screen (same as your friend)

thrid time, im stuck on the google boot animation (the X) again

let me know if you find a solution please!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
How long did you let yours sit on the X boot animation? Mine sat for probably about 10 minutes the first time and then finally booted into the OS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bkang4:
I waited almost 20 minutes the first time

and right now i'm sitting at about 10 minutes =(

I don't understand whats going on, its not restarting the boot sequence (not going back to the google boot screen) but just keeps playing the boot animation
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nxt:
Flash the stock google image for verizon version:

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

directions available in other threads.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bkang4:
yeah I did that then tried to get JB working again, but no luck

I'll prly just try again another time =/

thanks though
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hulsey:
The exact same thing happened to me. I used Wugfresh tool kit to go back to stock. I lost everything on my SD card. I guess that's the price you pay for being a crack flasher !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nxt:
Are you able to access the bootloader? If so it's not bricked.

You need to flash EVERY SINGLE THING, all the partitions, bootloader, recovery, etc, everything, turn it back completely to stock. (then wipe before booting back up)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bkang4:
yeah i can get to the boot loader.

when i flashed to stock i used the factory image of 4.0.2 with the toolkit

everything works on 4.0.2, but i'm hell bent on getting JB to work on this phone haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
I guess that's the best way then. So there's no good way to get the stuff off the SD before ODIN/flashing it back to stock?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Electroholic:
Fix

I had this same problem a bit ago. My device wouldn't boot and would sit on the Google logo.

Go back into Clockwork Recovery,

Wipe data,

Wipe cache,

Wipe dalvik

Install Jellybean

This worked for me, the problem was that I wasn't wiping everything correctly before installing Jellybean.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nxt:
1. Ok good.

2. Wait for a version made for the VWZ Galaxy Nexus or go buy the GSM Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bkang4:
electroholic you're right, its worked! thanks a bunch
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
Just in case you missed it, this is a version made for it, it's on my VZW GNex just fine as well as many others. There's just a few weird scragglers here and there it seems.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beamish06:
HELP!!

i tried to put the jellybean update on my verizon galaxy nexus and then found out it was only for gsm. now my phone has no signal at all. what do i do, i already tried to reset and restore, then i reset it and it just can't find any signal!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gwanatu:
Well this happened to mine as well, but the funny thing is that if you just let it sit there for 5+ minutes the phone eventually boots.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DecimoEons:
ODIN

dude you might have to use odin unfortunately.:crying:
[Venue Pro General] PerfecShawn:
Hello everyone!

I have a Dell Venue Pro for T-Mobile service. I recently happened to brick the phone using the touch screen 2.0 update. I have read through the forums for the past day and a half and saw posts saying that firmware can be flashed but if it's the touch screen 2.0 brick it wouldn't work. I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to computers or software.

I am at wits end because of this problem. I surely don't know what I am doing and Dell is of no help at all because my phone is 2 months out of warranty. The stock SD is still in the phone.

I would gladly be willing to donate to someone if they could help me with this. I would let them have remote access to my PC and do their thing. If anyone is willing, please let me know.

Thanks in advance!

Shawn
[Venue Pro General] Technosquid:
Buy a poor condition DVP with a cracked screen on ebay and swap the guts? Sell any salvageable parts, and hope to break even. That's all I can think of. From what I've read in the "how to unbrick your Dell Venue Pro" thread, it won't fix your problem.

I'll let more knowledgeable people offer their answers, but changing the hardware is an option.
[Venue Pro General] techrack:
What does updating your screen firmware actually do? Aren't updates supposed to be a good thing?...
[Venue Pro General] TheManii:
Firmware updates (as apposed to rom updates) are very scary things since failures can mean you might not be able to fix it yourself.
[Venue Pro General] techrack:
Right, but are there any significant advantages by upgrading the firmware?
[Venue Pro General] Technosquid:
I think you need to ask about specific upgrades on specific devices. Obviously if there is a crippling bug that can be fixed by a firmware update, that would be a significant advantage. In this case, it was a terrible mistake.

In general, don't do it unless you have to.
[Venue Pro General] inco[G]nito:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916043
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvilMadScientist:
I recently tried to flash my GN from ICS Stock ROM to CM9 ROM. I did the following:

- boot to CWM

- wipe the system

- flashed the new ROM

- installed GApps

- reboot

I tried it both with h0tw1r3-UCLE3-CM9-RC0 and Thor 0.12f ROMs and always got stuck on boot screen. The Samsung start screen appears and then only black. I flashed back the Stock ROM with CWM restore and now the phone works again as before, but I still would like to try a custom ROM.

The question is, is there a common way to debug this kind of problems? I guess I could spend some to look into it, but the system does not come up, so I don't even know where to start.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
If you have adb setup you could use adb logcat to get in depth details of what happening when booting ( attempting to boot )

But i see your problem is because you flashed a CM9 over ICS, you MUST revert to GB before flashing any CM based ROMs.

Grab yourself a ODIN flashable GB ROM and flash it !

Then continue the above steps

EDIT: Prerooted GB ROM - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1535025

once installed, Flash a custom kernel like abyss and then wipe and then install ROM + Gapps.

DO NOT WIPE ON THE STOCK ICS KERNEL !
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvilMadScientist:
Ah, okay. Thanks, I guess I overlooked that in the instructions.

Because of the brick bug? Yes, I know.