yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Glad it worked out for you, I will make that note regarding jb4.3v1.23 l when I get back from lunch.

being the v8 can boot unsigned.img I wouldn't think it be to hard to add init.d support.

I'm trying to decided on menu options for the flash utility then need to package the unlock and cwm for installation through myKIT_BATCH maybe after I finish those two things I'll look into adding init.d support and make a flash able recovery.zip for users to install.
[Dell Venue] bergerkos:
The term "restoring" is somewhat based on the idea I had that rooting involved modifying certain signed read-only system components. As in " The biggest benefit of Fastboot is that it automates the manual steps of flashing to the eMMC or NAND partitions. Fastboot allows flashing of unsigned partition images.", as stated here.

Which conveys the idea that vital system components get modified and can then be verified to have been tempered with. If so, I wondered if unrooting would bring those altered components back to what they used to be -- perhaps, from certain backup made while rooting. Or else why would one need to unroot a rooted device at all?... This is the logic behind my question.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
yeah i would ignore that dated wiki and these are intel not omap soc. . .

fastboot in know way implies the ability to flash or boot unsigned img. . . fastboot is intended to be the method of low level flashing to the emmc and is the protocol that almost all manufactures use for production imaging , though most mfg use a fancier utility to automate it generally it uses fastboot for transport and for the physical writing.

example : SAMI's ODIN and Motorola's RSD utilitys both use the fastboot protocol.

with that being said the DUMPS / Factory ROMS i have in post two are all stock and manually updated using the ota methodology . whats crucial is making sure that the ifwi matches the version that is for the Factory ROM . with that again being said i recommend flashing the 4.3v1.25 images fastboot, boot, system are the minimum required then download the 4.4.2v1.33 ota from setting / about / system update and this will make it sure that everything is in sync.

Example from Intel's Manufacturing Flash Tool

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<flashfile>
<id>system</id>
<comments>COMMENTS</comments>
<platform>Dell Venue 8</platform>
<code_groups>
<code_group name="OTA">
<file TYPE="OTA">
<name>update.zip</name>
<version>system</version>
<offset></offset>
<fixed_size></fixed_size>
<checksum></checksum>
</file>
</code_group>

</code_groups>
<commands>
<command>
<string>fastboot flash update $ota_file</string>
<timeout>3000000</timeout>
<retry>6</retry>
<description>Flashing OTA</description>
</command>
</commands>
<gpflag>
<value>0x80000005</value>
</gpflag>
</flashfile>

as you can see it uses fastboot as well . . .
[Dell Venue] bergerkos:
Well, the one you've posted for Venue 8 HDSPA+ says : ro.build.fingerprint=dell/Tablet8/yellowtail:4.4.2/KOT49H/eng.XYX.20140624.150615:user/release-keys

Which is exactly what my /system/build.prop says. Does it mean it's the same stuff?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Yes it is the same one . . .

Oh the one device I don't have dumps older that KitKat 4.4.2v1.33 for no matter the same principle applies I'll just have to get you the ota to apply. After you flash the system.img.gz
[Dell Venue] bergerkos:
Looked up the IFWI under my tablet's "Settings", it is F9.70. In the FLASHPKG there is ifwi_firmware_P801.bin. Is that what you were talking about?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
F9.70 is the correct one for KK4.4.2v1.33 you should just have to flash system only
[Dell Venue] Wolfsteen:
how to install K4.4.2v1.33 on Venue 7?

Hi,

I would like to install K4.4.2v1.33 firmware, because OTA update to v1.33 always finished with dead android. If I unpack Venue_7_WiFi_KK4.4.2v1.33_FLASHPKG.7z file, there´s a few files. May I copy this files to myKIT_BATCH\packages\pkg\ folder and continue with flash with "Restore Device to Stock" chapter in "myKIT_BATCH manual"? THX
[Dell Venue] vampirefo:
You can add init.d to boot.img's init.rc, I run insecure boot.img on my venue 8, makes it easier to write to tablet.

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
no im working on the flash utility now. . . well i'm taking a break from it for the moment. . . so you have to flash manually i suggest read about the past five pages or so this has been the primary discussion of the day . . .

wait someone wrote a manual? nice to inform me of such a thing. . .
[Dell Venue] bergerkos:
Thank you very much !!! I'm afraid I'll have to turn it back to the store because of the damn micro-SD card (additional slot), which gets lost after every reboot and it is then very difficult to make the device see the card again. Must be some hardware problem after all...
[Dell Venue] sakranicz:
Root Help

Help am I missing something,

I've flashed the stock KK image files (Venue_8_WiFi_KK4.4.2v1.33_FLASHPKG.7z), all seems to be working properly except I'm not able to root it. I've loaded the myKit Batch app with... DeviceWIFI-Venue8_ASSETKIT.7z, DellVenue-kk4.4.2v1.33_WiFi_ROOTKIT.7z and myKIT_BATCHv1.1.2d_PATCHKIT.7z. The app starts normally but when I choose the root kit selection the app closes, no error message.. just automatically closes. Am I missing something? BTW In the past I've rooted my device with this app for systems JB and KK.

Steve
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
sorry try to run it again the _PATCHKIT required a restart after it applies. . .
[Dell Venue] sakranicz:
I've restarted/rebooted computer/utility/tablet.. same result
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
I just re downloaded it to check I don't get those results . try from a fresh extraction of the myKIT_BATCHv1.1.x but leave out the PATCHKIT this time to see if it has the same results please post your Windows info in your next reply.
[Dell Venue] sakranicz:
THX.. Will try it later today, Win7
[Dell Venue] Lt1streconbn:
This might work and in other devices it reports extsdcard to apps, so it can be used. Not positive how to run it without init.d supports AND it assumes you can start server in private key. I've had issues with that on some KK devices, which there is a fix for but most haven't required it. This device is foreign to me, but maybe it'll give someone an idea on what modification it'll need to work with the V8.

#!/system/bin/sh

#adbd port 5555:
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
adb kill-server
stop adbd
start adbd
#start server:
HOME=/sdcard adb start-server
#connect:
adb connect localhost
sleep 3
#mount micro run vold:
adb -s localhost:5555 shell su -c /<directory>/TESTMOUNT.sh
sleep 3
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /
mount | egrep 'dev/block/vold/179:51|ext4'
mount -t ext4 -o umask=0 /dev/block/vold/179:51 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard1 && sleep 2 && /system/bin/vold
mount -o remount,ro -t ext4 /
adb kill-server

Okay, I have no idea if this will work in these particular devices for the issue you're having, but it should remount the card in a way that gets the apps to recognize it. Obviously, you need to edit the <directory> and copy and paste, save as a shell script and change 'TESTMOUNT'.sh to whatever name you use but leave it extension .sh You may need to edit the mount point to '/storage/sdcard1' also... you should be able to test it with smanager from play store. Just run it as 'su' or root, but don't enable it at boot... Not until you've established what it does... Could cause a crash & reset. If its not enabled to run at boot, just delete the script on reboot. If anyone with more experience with these Intel devices and has a thought.. Feel free. Just my 2 cents and 10 minutes of scripting.
[Dell Venue] sakranicz:
Tried the fresh myKit copy, nope same result. Some history..I was running the latest rooted JB version, then upgraded it to KK
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
That shouldn't have any affect on the batch program failing I assume u already tried redownloading myKIT_BATCH and also tried running it as Administrator , have you tried a different computer? Also make sure your not running it in a directory with a folder or file with a similar name as the myKIT folder.
[Dell Venue] kamiqam:
Hi! I trying to flash JB 4.3 dump to my Venue 7 WiFi.

Images boot.img and recovery.img flashes properly. I have a problem with flashing system.img.gz. When I send command "fastboot flash system ...system.img.gz" fastboot shows "sending system" but after about 10 minutes nothing hapens. System does not writing to device. When I turn on screen on tablet by any button, in droidboot I can see repeatedly messages:

"FASTBOOT OFFLINE!

FASTBOOT CMD WAITING..."

I tried several times on two computers. How i can resolve my issue? :)
[Dell Venue] sakranicz:
Thanks bunches SDC, it worked on a different computer. Obviously I've got a conflict on my main pc, any suggestions where to start to resolve it?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Have you tried a different USB cable I've seen a bad cable cause issues from time to time
[Dell Venue] kamiqam:
My cable is working well when I copying files to internal memory or SD card so I think it's OK. I think fastboot "loses" connection when LCD in tablet is turning off whilst fastboot sending system image. When I press any button on tablet to wake up LCD, I get these messages in droidboot.

EDIT: Solved!

I ran fastboot as administrator, did wipe before flashing and it works :)
[Dell Venue] kc12:
venue8 3830 ifwi

Hello. I've been following the thread. I just re-read through the last half and I'm no smarter than I was when I started. I'm rooted with a package Karnage sent me. I'd like to update as at the moment I'm on jb4.3 v1.24. I'm not sure what to flash in fast boot. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Maybe it would be easier to flash to stock, let ota updates take place, then re root? not sure what to use for that either.

Thank you SCD for all the work you've done for all of us! It's GREATLY appreciated.

fyi. I saw the Venue8 at office depot for $129.99. (the website shows it at $139.99, but in store is cheaper) That sounds like a pretty good deal.

[IMG="about tablet"]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/tropAcool/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-09-14-18-54-10.png[/IMG]
[Dell Venue] DJHenjin1:
looks like this thread could use another dev-hack-use-breaker. i havent read much of the sprawling 180 page back log of this thread, but I have enough experience and knowledge already to be of at least __some__ use,... i hope lol....

ive got the 9.6C ifwi, venue 8 3830_jb4.3_V1.24_140207-NoModem at my disposal, aswell as a myriad of other broken but still working phones/tablets of various vintage ;)
[Dell Venue] righi:
404

hey guys

my gf just got a venue 8 3830 on 4.4.2 and Im trying to root it for her, but all the links are not being found

can some1 please fix these links, much appreciated!
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Which links I just check a couple they seem to be working now looks like they had downloads down for a little while.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
When I get to my PC I'll link the post with the instructions.
[Dell Venue] righi:
Thx for the quick reply but still no luck, same 404 not found error msg. Tried to get "mykit" and the others related to the venue8 wifi too
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Not sure I just downloaded all needed files. . .
[Dell Venue] righi:
[IMG="error 404"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIwY7oIhiEs/VCtZDYjiQ6I/AAAAAAAAGpc/5XG1syzQSZo/w1044-h446-no/Untitled.png[/IMG]

hey, so thats the error I get, any chance you could host the files elsewhere? thx agian
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Your using the links in post 1 of this thread? Some of the links that have been posted else where in this thread are broken but all the ones in post one work if you really need I can mirror somewhere else but won't be able to till tmrw.
[Dell Venue] righi:
yup, first post, cannot download them for the life of me, no worries about time, whenever u can will be largely appreciated
[Dell Venue] GeeKerGurL:
So is there anyway to root without a PC? By flashing a rooted zip? If so does anyone have one please? 3830 latest update.
[Dell Venue] hunterk11:
Atm there is no way, ministro(sp?) is the only way that I know of to root without a pc and I do not believe it's exploit will work on this device.
[Dell Venue] kc12:
Towelroot will root without a PC, used it to do just that yesterday. But I don't think it can root the venue either.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
" filename- " being the name of the file in _FLASHPKG

manually boot into fastboot by holding vol down and power then manually flash with :

fastboot flash system filename-system.img.gz

fastboot flash boot filename-boot.img

fastboot flash fastboot filename-fastboot.img

If the _FLASHPKG has these

fastboot flash dnx filename-dnx.bin

fastboot flash ifwi filename-ifwi.bin
[Dell Venue] GeeKerGurL:
OK so even a pre-rooted image requires a pc then? Yea I have tried towelroot and several other one click roots with no luck :\ I love this Dell but I sure miss my GN2 for the ease of geeking lol. Looking back tho and realizing for what I paid for the N2 (retail) I could have 4-5 of these makes me almost feel dumb lmao. Oh well, thanks for the help guys. Hey I wonder iof this is something you can accomplish at an internet cafe? Im just wondeting if they typically lock you down from installing drivers and such? Im sure they vary tho.

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Dude so this is without a pc?!? That would be sweet! But if so why even include the pc in the instructions out of curiosity? Also if I am understanding you right all I need is the flashpkg? Not the other 2-3 pkgs in the 1st post? If thats right it seems like this would be the easiest way to go for everyone. Maybe Im missing something tho.
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
No that's with a PC fastboot commands KC12 was needing instructions for updating their device from 4.3 to 4.4.2 KitKat.

Since this root still works I've not had any reason to search for another way to root the device. You could always look at the CVE database for any Linux x86 exploits posted newer that the build date of the kernel your device is on and test.
[Dell Venue] GeeKerGurL:
Had a feeling it was too good to be true lol. I looked at that database briefly and have no clue where to start to search for that haha. I remember seeing earlier in this thread the mention of using a pre-rooted image, any definitive answer on that? I was thinking that could be done solely from the tablet.
[Dell Venue] kc12:
thank you! I'll be trying this after lunch.
[Dell Venue] haywoodjablowmeplease:
Venue 8 3840 with Android 4.4.4

Is it possible to root using the methods in Post #1? I tried but it does not work. If I select DellVenue-kk4.4.2v1.33_WiFi_ROOTKIT i get an error. If I select jb4.2.2-jb4.3_ROOTKIT and then select either method root with koushSU or superSU it just freezes with a blinking cursor. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
not supported : ( i'm trying to build an adbd binary from source that will always drop to a root shell regardless of the settings in default.prop but it's giving me some fits . . .
[Dell Venue] haywoodjablowmeplease:
I assume that 4.4.4 is not supported at this time, correct? If so, is it possible to downgrade my tablet to 4.4.2 to then gain root?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
NO THE 3740 / 3840 ARE NOT SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME . . . IT DOESN'T REALLY HAVE ANY THING TO DO WITH ANDROID 4.4.4

Sorry cap locks was on by mistake . . .
[Dell Venue] cline2:
Did 4.4.4 come out for 3730/3830 already?
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Not that I'm aware of they have the Merrifield 3740 / 3840
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Hi,

Will be made in future root for iconia one b1-730hd?

Intel atom z2560 with KitKat 4.4.2

I need root for sdcard please ...
[Dell Venue] hunterk11:
This is a thread for the Dell Venue series.
[Dell Venue] kc12:
updated to 4.4.2

thank you SDC for all the work you've done.

I downloaded the batchkit and the Venue8 wifi kk4.4.2 package onto my PC.

I extracted the kk pakcage with winRAR onto the desktop.

I placed the extracted Venue8 kk package into the toolkit's PKGKIT folder.

booted the tablet to fastboot and hooked it up to my PC.

double clicked on Runme, accepted the terms. Ran the fastboot commands dragging and dropping the appropriate file to the command, following your instructions.

everything went fast and smooth! :good: I confirmed it in the 'about tablet' after reboot.

I see there is a recovery img. that wasn't part of your instructions. Am I supposed to fastboot that? Is that CWM? 'cause I'd like to have that.

thanks again for all your work!!
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
It is not only 4 dell ....
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
no that's not cwm check vamps thread under venue general , you don't need to flash the factory recovery cause it will be generated on 1st boot or anytime recovery changes.
[Dell Venue] Darrell1965:
Yet another silly questions, after reading the forum, is there a root (working) process for the Venue 8 3830 for 4.4.2 KK. I received the OTA update. But would like to root the tablet and when I tried the root kit 4.4.2 1.33 batch file I get a unknown command at the prompt. Hit any key and the window closes. Any help or instructions would be great. 3830 with 4.4.2 1.33 installed. Thanks Darrell
[Dell Venue] lietkynes82:
Hi, i got a question. Will I break my venue 8 modem permanently if I flash non 3g version of 4.3 android? Or will it work after reflashing proper ROM? I ask cause I would like to test my device with 4.3, and there is no 4.3 for 3g version....
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Ok acer iconia one 7 b1-730hd have a working root all thanks to social-design-concepts and a little for me .....

Sent from my HTC Desire 500 dual sim
[Dell Venue] exad:
Thanks to this thread, i managed to root my acer iconia b1-730HD which has become a more than capable tablet. I linked to this thread from another iconia rooting thread and made a donation. Thanks so much.
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Just only press a thanks button for me [emoji12] ...

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
For me the whole did not work

Has all booted as described but still no root it
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Just little more explain what u do!?

1 the device go in droidboot

2 what u see onscreen of your device go the flash process ....

3 how u install and use the tool on pc

Sent from my HTC Desire 500 dual sim
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
have the program myKIT_BATCHv1.1.2 started with the boot file SDC_INTEL2_ROOTKIT.7z

In the boat there everything is ok then start the new tablet and powers up but everything remains as it was before
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
See the log in data/local/tmp with adb pull cmd

You see the flash procedure on your tablet?

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
sry only once for my english use google translator and I think that what you are doing does not say.

there is this perhaps a German tutorial ? or link or can you with screens to show
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Omg you install adb driver,your PC connect with your tablet you see he sdcard of your tablet on PC?

Tell me step by step how you doing this I'm must know more if u want I help you.

You say your tablet reboot I think the driver is OK but not sure, describ what u do in toolkit what you press on PC where you install the sdc-rootkit (no decompress it), before start your tablet must be power on when the procedure start your tablet go in droidboot and you must see onscreen of your tablet the flash procedure then reboot one more time and then u see SuperSU... !!????

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
I packed all the files in the folder where they hinsollen testify loudly then I started the program and pressed keys following :

run me

ACCEPT

second myKIT_BATCH

3 A1 ROOT KITS

4.SDC_INTEL2_ROOTKIT

5 R2 root with SU

6 ACCEPT

Tablet shuts down goes Install by dan stands there always write okay Write okay then he goes back down and reboots and then comes nothing more except briefly android but updated keien Su installation or so have a screen attached to the is the last thing I read after boot

hoffe das sind genug infos der übersetzer nervt ein wenig also nicht böse sein
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Just for checking download from google store root checker and check the root status , you have KitKat 4.4.2?

Go with this cmd "adb pull /data/local/tmp/" then look you have this log "mykit.rootkit.log"

Sent from my B1-730HD

---------- Post added at 05:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:23 PM ----------

The screenshot it's OK ?

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
use the pull feature in myKIT_BATCH

main menu option 3

then choose option 2 to pull

then type /data/local/tmp/

check the device-pulled folder and look for a .log file

if there isn't one then it didn't root.

also check main menu option 4 to start an adb shell then issue

ls /system/xbin/

see if u see the su binary there , some devices seem to be loaded with bloatware and wont install superSU.apk / Superuser.apk under /system/app/ as there isnt enough room left on the device and have to have SuperSU installed from the play store after rooting . . .
[Dell Venue] Draft222:
Help me Please !! T_T

My device got brick. Acer Iconia A1-830

I boot in to reovery and wipe cache then fail to wipe cache . (E:mount............................ etc.)

- Can't boot device. It show USB Icon.

[IMG="Usb Icon"]https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t34.0-12/10723119_912000092160902_1276566693_n.jpg?oh=056a6ff4e6e659d764020b199fc49f65&oe=5435EA5C&__gda__=1412894844_1afa4ff414da661ab312e374401aaf1d[/IMG]

- Can't flash all 4.4.2 img files in fastboot. say "fail"

- Can flash 4.2.2 recovery boot fastboot but can't flash system.gz in fastboot.Its fail and say cannot remove /cache/fastboot.tmp
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
yes I KitKat 4.4.2 on it and root checker says this device does not have proper root access

adb pull / data / local / tmp / can not find anywhere on the tablet still on the pc the
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Without space /data/local/tmp/

Then on your PC be the files from tmp directory of tablet

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
Was it on 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 when this happened ? if on 4.4.2 you need to flash the boot.img / recovery.img for 4.4.2 not 4.2.2 , with a little more info i should be able to assist ,
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
From fastboot try cmd "fastboot oem erase /cache"

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
So found this hope the file does not help me at least
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Put here the log then SDC will look and help

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
if root checker report rooted but the permission wrong / not rooted correctly you should just need to install supersu from the play store that app doesn't know how to check for proper root on 4.4.2 from what i seen.
[Dell Venue] Draft222:
Everything is still the same.:crying:
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
here
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Is better u ask social-d-c he know a lot

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
what does supersu say when you launch it that appears to be rooted successfully
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Rooted more times from log ?

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] Pitbullfreak:
've now just done a program it was super user right wants and it has assigned to the program seems to be working but it yes or ?
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
Yes

Sent from my B1-730HD

---------- Post added at 06:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:59 PM ----------

You have root on first try hmmm lol

Sent from my B1-730HD
[Dell Venue] Draft222:
How I contact him? :confused:
[Dell Venue] social-design-concepts:
here is my original post to you :http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55883642&postcount=1857
[Dell Venue] vampir74:
It's here he write u on your first post.

social-desing-concepts

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