yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sean-tek:
SUCCESS :) after reading no1important's post I tried a couple of things and managed to get it working.

Below are the steps I took but im by no means an android expert and there may be redundant/unnecessary steps I am simply writing what has worked for me for both of the 4s devices that I have successfully installed the play store on.

very quick overview of how I did it below if anyones interested

firstly to root it I used utoo-root-signed.zip (I got mine from the 2nd hit on google if you search "utoo-root-signed.zip")

and also gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip (First hit on google if you search for "gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip")

So step 1 was to copy both those files to a micro SD card then on the Kurio go into settings > Backup and reset and select reboot into recovery

Then I chose install update from tf card and installed both of those zip files Once done I rebooted the tablet, I now had root :)

Next was to install Lucky Patcher v3.9.3.apk and com.android.vending-4.4.22.apk

At this point play store was still crashing so I opened up lucky patcher selected play store and clicked move to /system/app which it did and asked me to reboot, after doing this the play store worked absolutely fine.

One extra thing I did do next was on the parent profile install AppShare, this allows you to select which Apps you want each user to be able to see in there profile allowing me to remove the play store from the kids and add the cbeebies app I had installed for them
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] axepted:
I have the Kurio 10, not S, and have rooted it. Can I delete the Kurio launcher app without problems? Want a clean android tablet..

Nevemind, worked just fine.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] amostfy:
Yes :thumbup:

but you have to make the the new launcher -system app-

if dont and you wip your divice you will have a big problem:banghead:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] craftpd7:
can someone send me the file?

p.craft87 @ yahoo com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Krisshp:
Hey. I also have the kurio 10. not s. tablet the 10inh one

How do you root it how did u do that

Are there any Roms

Where did you get instructions from please help me thank you very much
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] axepted:
Hey!

I don't know if there is any ROM's for it, use stock clean Android. I tried to flash CWM recovry, didn't work, not supported. So I haven't tried anything.

I used this method: bin4ry

I did it from Linux.. Suppose its the same from Windows, if you have correct ADB drivers etc.

And for the Kurio launcher, I just uninstalled it with Titanium. It works just fine.

Without the launcher and all bloatware, my son can watch Netflix smoothly. Subway Surfers works... It still sucks (for me), but its much better.

And, this method only roots the tablet, I downloaded a seperate file with Google Play and other google stuff and (Attachment in this post) manually copied the files to /system/app on the tablet and set the permission to rw-r-r.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
Kurio7S Updates -- Boot Loop

Xda rocks.

Problem solved. I now believed MY boot loop issue with Kurio 7S, was the result of installing/running some stupid EXSD mount app. Because Titanium WILL NOT let backups be written to ext-sd card on this device. Titanium says “folder not writable”. Well I don’t need Titanium that bad.

Kurio is rooted and works great… Google Apps. Netflix the whole bit.

I have solved boot loop issure with Kurio 7S, and the fact that the only update that kurio will release online will not run if tablet is already updated with Google apps. I have altered ‘Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a.zip’ and removed version/date check, as well as model check (because Kurio’s otas after 106a change model from C13000 to C13000A.

Altered ‘Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a.zip’ is resigned, and will run even if you have a newer version.

Thanks to Daneshm90 for Update.zip 2.0 Modifier/Creator script which is the only way I could get modified update,zip repacked and signed so that kurio would run it. Tried so many things and a simple script from 2010 is what worked.

Update.zip 2.0 Modifier/Creator is available here: --> Update.zip 2.0 Modifier/Creator

So put modified kurio update ‘Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a_ROLL-BACK.zip’ on ext-sd card and run it from the recovery console. You will then be able to boot and install updates from kurio via true Over the Air. Or install them from recovery console, (available below). Most likely all pre-installed Apps will be missing. You can retrive them from Kurio at http://www.kurioworld.com/k/us/parents/support/afterfactoryreset

There are two updates after 106a and they go together to install Google. They are not available online, so I after updates downloaded I stopped update process and copied OTA.zip files as they were both called. They are not modified, but I have renamed them with the build number found in settings after each update.

It may be possible to just run unmodified Kurio7S_OTA_US_110a.zip to recover tablet that already has Google update installed.

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***Update files download links:

-Unmodified ‘Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a’ update --> Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a.zip

-Modified ’Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a’ update with no asserts/checks --> Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a_ROLL-BACK.zip -- Will run regardless of current version!

***Next two updates after 106a – Installs Google – Two updates go together

- Unmodified ‘Kurio7S_OTA_US_110a’ update --> Kurio7S_OTA_US_110a.zip

- Unmodified ‘Kurio7S_OTA_US_120a’ update --> Kurio7S_OTA_US_120a.zip

***To root Kurio 7S ---> Download and run utoo-root-signed.zip from recovery

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F#$%*#CK Kurio support.

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Below is an image with all build info after Kurio7S_OTA_US_120a update that installs Google which can also be downloaded HERE

Hope this Helps!!!

Trying to contribute!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dskelly1001:
I have the exact same problem after installing busybox. could I flash the Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a_ROLL-BACK.zip on my UK kurio 7s to fix problem so that the tablet can boot again? Thanks in advance for any help to fix my problem.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
???? Don't know if u can. Send me - provide UK Rom and I will remove aserts/checks and post them here.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dskelly1001:
Sorry, I don't have a UK rom otherwise I would just flash it to kurio. I can't seem to find a UK rom anywhere on the net. I just thought I might be able to flash the US rom but I wasn't sure whether or not a US rom would work on a tablet in the UK. Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
U can get something from kurioworld.com/UK........

Go to updates .. Enter serial number .. download update. Provide it to me.

Otherwise pm me or email me your serial number, and I'll get it, modify it and post it here for u.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dskelly1001:
I went ahead and flashed the US roll back .zip package and now everything works fine, I downloaded the next 2 system update packages OTA from kurio and my tablet is now running like new with the google play store installed as well.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
GOOGLE on UK version of Kurio 7S

Sweet. So now we know that Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a_ROLL-BACK.zip works on UK version of Kurio 7S.

I just realized that we just found a way to get GOOGLE on UK version of Kurio 7S, when it does not appear to be part of the current update on the UK kurio.com site, like it is in the US kurio.com site.

I am curious if your true over the air OTA updates that you ran after Kurio7S_OTA_US_106a_ROLL-BACK.zip, came from US, because you used US version of the 106a update -- Effectively turning your machine in to a US Kurio 7S.

Please reply back with build number found in 'about tablet' section of your settings.

Did you have GOOGLE before.

Your serial number will STILL be for a UK kurio 7S,

F$#%*#CK KURIO SUPPORT

***Make sure you click the THANKS button on the post that helped you!!!

*Aslo Xposed Framework -- Xblast . etc... works on rooted Kurio 7s --- Awsome!!!!!!

You can get the look and feel of a custom rom, without messing up KURIO stuff. -- custom ROM for Kurio 7S seems very unlikely.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dskelly1001:
When I downloaded the zip file from kurio to try and reinstall my preloaded apps the install failed with a message telling me that the update package wasnt for my tablet, I think this is because I installed the 106a US update package. I have manageD to download a UK 108 OTA update package from kurio but when I try to flash it to my tablet it fails on the assert checks. I can send it to you so that you can remove the assert checks and reupload it to here if you tell me how I can send it to you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
Did u follow kurio.com instructions.

Unzip file - place restore folder on sdcard - reboot.

Apps will be installed automatically.

Remore restore folder from sdcard - and keep for future.

Trying to help - please answer questions
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] secretly a sloth:
i have the UK Kurio 10

i recently bought the UK Kurio 10 how do I get Google stuff to work on it? is there to root it and install a rom? need help please
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] THunderclapmorgridge:
I want to remove the google ota update

I figured out how to slingshot apk out of Google play via my smartphone using the share function of ES file manager and dropbox, (not perfect but its better than nothing) I don't need the Google ota update on my Kurio 4s. So I am rolling it back. However, I am curious. Has anyone done this and then put just play back it? I know thats an odd question to ask. So here is why?

I like having apps off unless I need them, it conserves battery power and allows me to run what I actually want running in the background. I know that Google search, and the other google play apk (not the store the settings) will stay off because I installed them prior to the oTA. So it seems that the only way to get google play and the other google apps to stay off is to have them stand alone. Which leads back to my question:

what apk are required to run google play store and just it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] knadechaos:
kurio 7s

I want to root my daughters kurio 7s and need help as I have never rooted anything. I hear rooting

Will allow me to partition the 32gb MicroSd card put in. I bought it because the tablet ran out of memory, and thought

This would solve the problem and wanted to move new apps to the card. Kurio support have been no help.

They apologize stating that its for MicroSd is for storage only. The internet is super slow on the kurio system and the apps lag as well.

Please help, much appreciate it.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] THunderclapmorgridge:
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Rooting won't solve your memory problem. You ran out of memory because you have too many things running at once. Also, Google play et all eat valuable memory space with their I must be running all the time insistence.

Solution: Use Opera for internet or browser

Go to setting and apps and force stop things that don't need to be running all the time. As long as it isnt core android app, Google system app, or the network apps, launcher or the kurio apps (they have kurio in the name ) or system UI app you will be fine.

Disable Chrome.

Disable any google play app you don't use. (google play magazine, music etc)

You don't need a Youtube app because you have flash, so disable that too

Be aware that her account will chew up memory even while its on you.

This tablet is one of the best built android devices however, there is only 1 GB of memory and the system will always use half of that. So the bigger the file the more it will chew. If you play king games (candy crush) etc, those need to be force stopped after every play.

Sorry That I didn't answer how to root. I have rooted everyone smart phone I have owned but of the amount of crap and issues on them. This is the first android enabled tablet I feel doesn't need it.

However, if you truly feel you need to there are several rooting problems here on this forum. I personally used Poot. However, I would suggest not using Busybox after you root as it will cause a boot system issue.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] knadechaos:
I saw some videos on youtube about partitioning a MicroSd card in order to save

The apps on it. But the device needs to be rooted, but I'm not a familiar with this. I figure I come to the experts. I wonder why my Old android htc droid incredible running on 3G can handle more apps then this new tablet. Also the option to move apps to SD card is not available on this tablet like it is on my phone. I love being able to manage my daughters time, app management and the kurio web controls, but problem is the protected browser on child profile is super slow.

Please help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
apps on sd card -- jelly bean -- kurio 7s

i would suggest using utoo-root-signed.zip to root your kurio 7s. just put zip file on sd card. from recovery just install update from sd card and choose utoo-root-signed.zip. easy as pie.

you got me thinking yesterday about portioning sd card. i believe that at very least there are some ways of using 64GB sd card for storage and not just 32GB.

I am looking into other possibilities as far as installing apps on sd.

the reason that your old phone has option to install apps on sd and not your new fancy tab, is because ics has totally different file structure, now you are running jelly bean and because of the new file structure to accommodate multiple users installing apps on sd card is supposedly not possible any more.

like i said you got me thinking. i dont think so... but i briefly read some things yesterday that got me thinking.

i am still a new to android hack/dev but if it is possible it should be easy enough to find.

I believe it may be complicated and possibly not worth it. possible unintended consequences and all -- especially with kurio.

F$#%#@@#$#ck Kurio support.

make sure you share if you make this work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] knadechaos:
Thank you so much for following up on this. Do you think rooting will help my daughter's tablet, as mentionned by THunderclapmorgridge it might just not be worth rooting it. I appreciate your enthusiasm and Kurio should hire both you and THunderclapmorgridge. Awesome support here!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mord_Savant:
Has anybody figured out how to root a Kurio 10S? I've tried many things on the internet that apparently worked for other Kurios, but do not work for this. Most of the info on the web is for the original non-S series.

This is the info from the tablet:

Found out it's got an A20 Allwinner SOC, however the tools do not work for this one.

A few things I've tried:

Crystal_Root.zip (through recovery)

utoo-root-signed.zip (through recovery)

Uberizer toolkit for rooting

Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip (through recovery)

UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip (through recovery)

Also tried Install_google_play_allwinner.rar to install Google Play, but it crashes everytime. Would like to root to install Google Play + modify the system more.

Tried some of them using adb sideload and through copying it to the SD. Some of them say they installed correctly, but when I use any tools such as root checkers, it does not pass. When I tried sending one of the files through adb sideload, it froze the tablet entirely and rather than waiting for the thing to die (which would take hours), I opened it up and de-soldered the battery off for a few seconds and then re-soldered it. After putting it back together, I conveniently noticed the Reset button on the side which needs a pin to be pushed. :laugh:

Nothing works to root it. Any help would be appreciated.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] THunderclapmorgridge:
Is the Only you want to root it, Google Play? Because if that's the reason, then I would suggest a different solution. I allowed my 4s to OTA to Google play and it was the worst decision. They won't install just GP. 20 apps will appear including music, magazines, books and those extars ones that just run all the time. It ran hot all the time. So I removed them (disable all of them). It doesn't run hot.

However, you obviously need the apps on GP?

apps dot evozi dot com slash apk-downloader this will solve your problem. You get the chrome app. You open Chrome://extensions and you drop it on. It will load. The website explains the process far better.

I assure you it works. You will have access to all GP apk that are free any one of your phones can get. Side-load everything you want. I got my flash and ABC family in that way.

As for Adb sideload I don't do that. I use dropbox or es fileexplorer. Works everytime.

However if you are rooting for more than just GP I don't know. Thanks for letting me know the battery was soldered in. You know what type it was (other than a Lithium ion)

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I agree with the ICS to JB transfer. While On all my devices rooting has always helped, I don't know. Google play made a real mess of my tablet and I had to finally disable all of after I did a factory reset and it reloaded the OTA with GP. (and nothing else). It ran hot, clean and chewed up hlaf of the memory. Not to mention, GP croaked my flash.

Anyway, I think it will require a custom prog to root the tablet. I dont really know.And you are welcome. Just sharing my experience.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
rooting kurio 10s

i dont have the kurio 10s -- but i hardley can believe that "utoo-root-signed.zip (through recovery)" does not work.

I guess if you really want root. get an app like "partition table" go into detailed mode.

post partition table/scheme here or at least what partition the /system mpt is on.

I will take a look!

i think it should work!!!!

all kurios have reset -- push paper click through hole. ;) dont push paper clip in mic hole. :o
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mord_Savant:
Thanks, I'll try what you wrote later. I want to root it though so I can modify other things too. As for the battery, I took pics, I can look later and even post it and let you know.

Thanks - will give it a try and post results!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
If its like kurio 7s-- the /system mount point should be on the nandd partition. -- if it is, then utoo.zip method should work. -- or i should be able to make it work.

I dont see why the 10s would be any different then to 7s.

i know that utoo.zip does not use a nand partition arguement in the mount command but rather refers to the nickname of "system"

so utoo.zip could be modified to use nand partition arguement.

If it is on a different nand partion then we should still be able to modify utoo.zip and get it to work.

***if you could download ANY update for the 10s from the kurio website, post it here or email it to me. Then I could see exactly how they are mounting /system partition and then modify utoo.zip to work for the 10s.

F#%&##$#ck KURIO support!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mord_Savant:
Kurio 10S:

Pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

I believe the battery was 3.7V @ 7000-something mAh. You can see where it is connected to the motherboard in Pic 3.

Edit: here's the partition table:

Pic

Edit again:

Checked for update and and it says "Important Update Available. Kurio, Now with Google Play!" Will install it shortly. I still want to root it, however.

Edit again:

Here's the direct link for the update:

http://www.kurioworld.com/k/us/parents/support/downloads/Kurio10S_OTA_US_108a.zip

Edit:

So I've installed all the updates and now the Google Play Store is on it and running fine. It would crash sometimes but I did a factory reset of everything and the Play Store is still there and isn't crashing now, and most of the preinstalled apps are gone as well (good news!). Now all I need is root. Tried utoo-root-signed.zip again after updating thinking maybe it would work, but it still installs but doesn't do anything.

Thanks for all the help so far.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
great!!! i will look at kurio ota tonight!

are you sure you dont have root.

is supersu app installed?

do you have a root checker? -- available on google play?

have a great friday!!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mord_Savant:
Yes, I tried rootchecker. It says no root. I had SuperSU installed before the factory reset but it gave me errors because the binary was not installed (no root).

On a side note, do you know of any way of installing a custom recovery on it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dlfnetxda:
I have not bothered with custom recovery yet. I think it is easy enough. the Kurio 7s i have is my daughters and she would be mad if i temp bricked it AGAIN, and had to figure some way out AGAIN!!!!. its next on my list - although i dont see as it will do much, as i dont see any custom roms coming out. or at least any that will still allow for kurio interface, whicH i still want.

i have figured out how to make/modify the kurio themes and trying to make an update script to install them from recovery.(right know i have to add new theme folders in two places and change a bunch of permissions - but it works!!!

*** any one interested in modifying themes to be put in my install script -- let me know - i will send you current kurio themes for you to modify. -- its easy -- but graphics design is time consuming.

Please look and post your current build after google play updates, and was it two updates to get google play. do you know what update you were at when before you ran two google updates. was it 108a?

reason being i will take out version checks from the 10s.108a.ota update that it got from the link you provided.-- so that you and others will be able to run modifeid 10s.108a.ota update to get out of and boot loops or other problems caused from tinkering with it.

ANY way as far as rooting you Kurio 10s.....

I looked at the kurio update script and it as /system mount point on the nandd partition --- just like kurio 7s...???????

it should work....

I will send you some modified utoo.zip updates for you to run through recovery.

root is cool -- xposed framework apps are REALY cool.

we will get it!!!

dont try it yet. - but have you ever tried mottochopper through adb, to root your kurio 10s.

I used to have a regular kurio 7 with a deffective wifi. -- I had it rooted- google play - the whole bit. just no wifi. after endless bull**** for almost a year it got a kurio 7s in exchange. utoo root is so clean and simple i have not bothered with mottochopper. but it worked on regular kurio 7.

i send you something tonight!!!

THANKS for posting all the requested info and more, for your tab..... its up here for everyone/anyone now. lots of people way smarter than us - might just help for the hell of it -- AS long as we post the info they need. not every one provides the info -- AND they should!!!!!

F$$&***#ck kurio support!