yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
Could you please describe how you did it?

I found from Vinogans that this device was susceptible to the master key exploit

I then setup a live Linux system to do my testing on and tested the method that Vinogans suggested Cydia Impactor. This failed with an error telling me it could not find an apk file.

I then went hunting for another master key exploit tool i found mkbrake from Robert Millan. https://github.com/robertmillan/mkbreak. I tested with this exploit and it did not work but as i had the source i was able to fork the git repo and make the changes i needed to get it to work. I was able to verify that the exploit started a shell as the system user by changing the command. Once i knew it was starting a shell it was just trial and error to get the shell to run the exploit.

Once i got it to run the exploit i added some cleanup steps and verified that the exploit worked.

And please add root honeycomb to the op name

I am not sure what you are asking for with this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vinogans:
i made a few tweaks i wanna mention ... i use now an app called "full! screen" to disable systemui.apk and use the tablet in full screen beside Status Bar Mini pro to display time on the screen ... i was using before that button savior .. but full! screen is good ... and now i am thinking in modifying framework.apk and systemui and i am using also RAM Booster (root)

Gejos Enterprise to speed the tablet ....

I also tried to enable the HW buttons by changing the generic.kl ... but it doesnt seem to work it seems like we have to change lights.VTAB1008.so ... and I am not able to do that ...

P.S : HW is working in recovery mode

I dont wanna a new build or any thing but It will be awesome if we enable HW buttons ... it is enabled in a rom called leedroid honeycomb

using the version 3.2.1 ... the same version we got I will try to contact the dev to see how we can enable the HW buttons ..\

I am not a developer and I am not even close to that but I analyse data .. All I can help is providing information and with a help from others we can end out doing something ... :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sdspieg:
Just an ignorant question: now that we have root (again), is there any chance of ever get cm11 on our vtabs? The minimum requirement is 512MB, which the vtab1008 does have. Don't know about the drivers of course.

But so at this point we have root (thanks by the way - it worked like a charm!) but no ROMs at all that we can try?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
There is a chance but our best bet is if we can get the kernel source from vizio. Please send them a letter asking for the source the address is a few pages back.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jrodbrown58:
I can't get it rooted for anything. I keep getting error messages when trying to install MTP driver, no matter what I've tried. HELP!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
People have had the best luck in linux. That said make sure you are installing the version of the driver that matches your system. I.e. 32bit or 64bit. If the inf file won't load try creating your own with the steps provided in the page on how to install the driver.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jrodbrown58:
Would I be able to use a live CD for this or would I actually have to install Linux on my computer for this to work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
The instructions are for a bootable usb. So no you do need to install linux. In testing this i did not install linux i just used the bootable usb.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] unqualified:
You could also try Pdanet if you are just having trouble with the usb drivers in windows, it automagically installs working usb adb drivers for just about every android device http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1983470
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] so_fassa:
Awsome, Im bringing the old vtab out of the closet! Can the OP or someone re-upload the skinny root zip. The link in the OP says the file size is 0kb. Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
It is downloading for me I am using firefox. I am not sure where to upload it so that you can download it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jrodbrown58:
Any news on porting cm yet?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
I was working on getting some of the devs that where working on it before to give me a hand but all of them no longer have vtabs
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
Finally had the time and thought I'd give this a shot on Honeycomb. What's interesting is, I can't seem to get past this running the bat. Just a cursor. Thought maybe USB debugging or unknown sources needed tic'd but to no avail. Factory reset as well just to be sure.

Windows 7 32bit, loaded all the drivers etc, but have the same issue as this:

But not getting as far, much as I can tell.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]

Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\admin>cd C:\Users\admin\Documents\Personal\PHONE Stuff\VISIO\Skinnys Root

C:\Users\admin\Documents\Personal\PHONE Stuff\VISIO\Skinnys Root>runme.bat

C:\Users\admin\Documents\Personal\PHONE Stuff\VISIO\Skinnys Root>echo "waiting on device"

"waiting on device"

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] unqualified:
If you type "adb devices" does it return any info about the device? If not, then adb isn't connecting yet, so the .bat can't get anywhere.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
Sorry, thought I responded to this couple days ago. It does not return anything and thus I think it's simply not seeing it as you say. I'll try different PC or try to figure out a different driver.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Jupiter683:
Hello! I just tried this method to root my wife's Vtab1008. I follow all the instructions to the letter & I get a bunch of error messages when the command prompt does it's thing. Root checker says it's not rooted after all is said & done. Is there something I missed? It's really getting slow & a tad wonky & I hope rooting it will allow me to hopefully make it last just a skootch longer. Any help is always greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Here's the setup:

Android Version:

3.2.1 HTK55

Kernel Version:

2.6.357+

gituser@superlinuxcomp #1

Hardware Version:

Hardware ID: 5 (PVT1)

Software Version:

V.I.A. Plus 2.1

Uboot Version:

2.1.1

Build Number 2.3.64
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bostonsean:
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuump!

BUMP BUMP BUMP!

Let's not let this be yet ANOTHER dead VTAB1008 thread!

We are so close!

If there is ANY WAY AT ALL I can help, please let me know.

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Here is a thread I found that flashes a modified version of CWM to the VTAB1008.

I have done this successfully.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363230

All credit for the CWM flash goes to RPRR.

PRE-REQS:

Rooted VTAB1008 runnning Honeycomb

Debian based Linux OS running or a LIVE Linux USB

PROPERLY installed ADB

Code:

adb devices >>> Returns something like

ONLY and IF ONLY you receive a "device" back and the VTAB is the only device connected via USB continue.

b0ston@h0st:~/Downloads$ adb devices

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

TFCILAAM2933248	device

Follow these steps:

Clockworkmod recovery for the Vizio VTAB1008

As promised here it is.

Use this carefully. Any wrong commands can potentially brick your system

I was able to port Clockwork Mod Recovery to the Vizio and boot into it.

Many thanks to fadefx for testing it.

The zip file is attached to this post. Please unzip and read the instructions in README.txt. It is also given below. Please also read the Caveats below. (See thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363230)

Quote:

### Here is Clockworkmod Recovery for the Vizio VTAB1008 ###

### Released on Dec 11th, 2011 -- rprr ###

### Based on cyanogenmod sources and with some ###

### Vizio VTAB1008 specific mods ###

### Requirements ###

### You need 'adb' access on a rooted device Vizio tablet ###

### AN EXTERNAL MICRO SDCARD MUST BE PRESENT IN ORDER TO ###

### MAKE AND RESTORE BACKUPS. ###

### Installation ###

### The following copies the file to the root of your sdcard ###

Console Code:

adb push recovery-cwm-vtab1008.img /sdcard/recovery-cwm-vtab1008.img

### Login to adb shell ###

Console Code:

adb shell

### Become root ###

Console Code:

su

### The following installs CWM to the recovery partition ###

### Make sure to not make any mistakes here ###

Console Code:

dd if=/sdcard/recovery-cwm-vtab1008.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=512

### Logout as root ###

Code:

exit

### Exit adb ###

Code:

exit

### Reboot into recovery ###

Code:

adb reboot recovery

### ENJOY !!!! Be careful. ###

### Exercise caution when using this. ###

All credit for the CMW flash to RPRR

NOW LETS ROM THIS *****
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Would you mind to provide a nandroid backup of system partition, so i could go to honeycomb rooted without having to revert my old cwm installation so i could do the ota update?

_________________________

tapatalked from GalaxyS3
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bostonsean:
No problem.

Not a problem. Will post shortly.

---------- Post added at 06:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:50 PM ----------

In progress.

---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:10 PM ----------

As requested. I have the kernel/cache/recovery/ramdisk as well if needed.

DOWNLOAD system.ext4.tar

I'm really interested to see what developers will do with an IR sensor in a custom ROM or melded into notifications... IMO should be really useful/fun.

Let's make progress! :laugh:

---------- Post added at 06:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:37 PM ----------

Half the reason I wanted this rooted was to speed it up. Second was implementation of the IR sensor in the system.ui or some apps. Lastly to remove the damn on screen softkeys and take back our screen space.

So yeah when in Recovery (CWM) the Home, back and menu softkeys are lit and working.

Yup.

---------- Post added at 07:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:46 PM ----------

Here is a thread about porting a ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908008

I am thinking about attempting this on my own....

---------- Post added at 07:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:36 PM ----------

I haven't seen you post since Feb 2014 Skinny but again I am excited and following this closely...

Ever try this to rectify the boot-loop? (see below)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

IF YOU ARE HAVING BOOTLOOP THEN COPY THESE LIB FILES TO BASE ROM FROM PORT ROM:

Quote:

libandroid_runtime.so

libandroid_servers.so

libmedia_jni.so

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Taken from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908008 by:

rishabh.raj37

---------- Post added at 07:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ----------

Looking for reasons Skinny was trying to PORT CM7 due to needing a suggested BASE rom to try and PORT.

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
Sorry for not responding any earlier what errors did you see? Do you have the su application on your system? Have you followed the forum to see what others have tried?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
Sorry i have been out of the loop for a while. It is due to all of the normal suspects, moving, work, school, etc. I should have more time to work on this come June. I want to find out why the clockwork mod recovery i compile does not work, once that is working i will be able to work on the next step as the cwm that is made for the system does not work with cm7.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marcjc:
All of this was a pleasant surprise to see my dead device get new life. Big thanks for all this. :good:

Next step vanilla Android rom. Any suggestions for this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dwelder:
When I type adb devices it doesn't show the Vizio. I went through http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/vizio-tablets/35641-connecting-pc-usb.html and ensured my PC could see the tablet and it does. I can also access the Vizio Tablet in "my Computer". How can I get adb to work so I can root this thing?

Update: So I figured out how to get it to connect. I needed to download PDA Net to have the drivers installed. Once that was done, my computer recognized the Vizio and I was able to root my device. I ran superuser and it worked. Then I ran root checker and it worked as well. Thanks for the root process.

If I could recommend one change to the OP. Add in the process to have the drivers installed so if people can recognize the device in adb the know how to solve it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
I am finishing up my last week of school and in the final phase of moving. I will have a lot more time to work on this tablet going forward. If anyone is a developer and wants to work on it with me please PM me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fizzingbees:
can i use your masterkey exploit method to root vtab on gingerbread with .57 build......or do i need to update it to honeycomb for this method to work

actually i dont wanna update to honeycomb because i dont wanna loose my hardware keys and screen estate
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fizzingbees:
Ok i updated to honeycomb and literally puked [MENTION=542641]honeycomb[/MENTION] ui.... I plugged in to my pc and in automatically went under portable devices, but i can get adb access on it... I tried typing adb devices in cmd but cmd couldn't recognize the command... I went on and tried rooting tablet.. But now i only have partial root access... Any solution?

Send from my Note II ,using xda premium app
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Munk0:
Oh man. I went through most all steps of creating the Kubuntu boot USB, booting from it, updating the repositories, until I got to the following line where the server no longer exists in step #4 of the "Run Exploit":

http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com

So, until that website shows up once again or the link is changed, here's a work around:

1) Open the following link: http://goo.gl/Ox8qDx

2) Save it in the "root -> opt -> exploit" folder

3) Continue on with the rest of the tutorial
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] skinnyquiver:
!!!UPDATE!!!!

Sorry I lost my root files. I still have the base code i used to make them. I am trying to work with [MENTION=1333983]saurik[/MENTION] to get vtab1008 working with the cydia impactor so that this process will be eaiser. sorry about not keeping up here.

The linux root is still working.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
Thanks for sticking with this , still have two devices and have a replacement PC so I will be trying this again. Unsuccessful a year back.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] resinburn:
I have 2 rooted vtabs and would love to see a custom rom appear
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LainSzvahl:
i litterally did all of this and got the Same thing, Except the last part, when i reboot and download the SuperSU and root checker, Super SU cannot update and install itself and it wont root. might it be because of a higher version that im running? litterally same steps and results except it wont root in the end basicly it should've rooted so dont know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gnoober:
Any update to this? I know it's old but I just pulled my vtab out of the closet. Would love to have root for it. The linux version is all sorts of broken. I tried my best but no dice. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
I have your original root files if you still need them.

I'll also point out that I got only as far as I did couple years ago when we first went through this. Waiting on the device is as far as my bat file gets. Different PC 64 bit Windows 7 machine
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] victimssun:
Any chance you still have the windows files?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
I have Skinny's Root and the java development kit on my PC right now. What window files are you looking for? May have something at home, would have to check later on.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] victimssun:
Specifically Skinny's Root. I'm pretty sure I still have JDK on my PC. Thanks. He just hasn't reuploaded his files..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
Here ya go. I'll leave this up for a while. Let me know if you have any luck. I still have mine and get stuck part way through. Wouldn't mind using this for netflix or something.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/60505254/VTAB1008/Skinnys Root.zip
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] victimssun:
Thanks. Yea, mine is completely stuck at the moment. The play store won't download or update anything, I just receive a generic error that google has led me to no fix of (or factory reset). I figured rooting was the first step to getting anywhere with it. I'll keep you posted.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] victimssun:
I doubt very many people will return here, but if there's any issue with connecting device as an ADB device with the correct drivers, try pdanet. I found an easy guide here that worked out well. I was able to root after doing these steps.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
I doubt many people still use that device that was meant to be an oversized universal remote on stereoids but never actually worked well. However, using pdanet drivers for adb is a long known trick for it ;)

Gesendet von meinem LG-H815
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
Same as you on mine, just started happening within the last couple few weeks I guess. Factory reset it so that I can get some basic things back on it and potentially use and I can't get it to do jack. Hmmm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] victimssun:
Turns out you need to install the Google Play Services for anything to work. I even reached out to Google support, and they just recommended a factory reset. I was pushing apk's over one at a time with adb, until I got to YouTube and it told me I needed the Play Services. After pushing that over, apps began to update from the store. You can find the most up to date version, for Honeycomb here. http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-8-3-00-2353383-036-android-apk-download/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
I wonder why it wouldn't self install, certainly does on my phone etc. Interesting and a great find!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grnsl2:
Once I installed the Play Services, I was getting the following error even after rebooting: Download error. Error no:927

Found another forum that seemed to help, specifically these instructions below:

This usually is seen when a version of play can't authenticate properly with the gServers, (i.e. release# and build# match current but checksum fails). Its usually associated with someone running a 3rd party ROM. Are you rooted and did you install Play Store from an apk? (ex: flashing "gapps*.zip")

When this fails your account gets auto-flagged and you'll have issues into you resolve the broken one. I'd try doing this:

Force stop > Clear cache > Uninstall updates > reboot.

Right after it reboots it should update Play Store again. Give that a whirl.​

That seemed to do it for me, I'm updating with no issues now. Thanks victimssun. Next step trying to root it again. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] robonxt:
Hello, just wondering if this project is still alive ;)

I have a rooted VTAB1008 that I am willing to test stuff on. It's on Honeycomb BTW
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Fisherking:
hello there,

I have searched on this and other sites. After installing TomTom Navigator 5.21 I keep getting the message that it can not find any installed maps. The maps are there, in the default folder.

Any ideas?

thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] agent003:
in saying default folder...do you mean on the root of the card that's where it should be.

br
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] dmr54:
Yes check the actual location, I installed them from the CAB and it put them under program files, so I had to move them manually before everything worked.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apple_power:
Dump the maps on to your sd card, do not place in any folder. That is what is meant by root of your sd card.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] astage:
Surely the maps should be in country specific folders on the SD-card. E.g.:

\Storage Card\Benelux-Map

\Storage Card\Deutschland-Map

\Storage Card\France-Map

\Storage Card\Great_Britain_Plus-Map

etc,..

This is how they were created by the TT install.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] GavinN:
Hi Fisherking.

My maps for TT 5.21 are saved in \Storage Card\Great_Britain_Plus-Map and all works OK.

I can only suggest trying the install again.

Gavin.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Fisherking:
Thanks guys, you made it work! :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sandeepdarklord:
Frnds can anyone give the link to flash nfc in Xperia u???
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ajshafiraa:
nfc? i think its hardware related.

So you can't.

CMIIW
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sebasrock156:
Exists a form for appariance that ur device have Nfc, but Nfc Service is Hardware
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pandemic:
Xperia U have no NFC (i think)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
Lolol its at gsmarena look if xu have nfc
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elephunt:
Hello,my nexus 7 chargers very slow ,so i saw in ones of the topics a kind if solution,you must to pull out and in charger,so my question is how bad this thing to my battery(tablet)?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahithlal:
try to flash ftf rom with newer flashtool if don't have one search on the rom development area and if u got the solution then post it here bcoz i too have one dead x10i.