yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] freibooter:
I seriously don't understand, on a previously untouched KitKat build 023, both VRoot and Root Genius manage to:

1. Install Kinguser in /system/app

2. Install su in xbin and link to it from system/bin

3. Set the right permissions? (I think, hard to be sure without root)

Yet it simply doesn't work ... does anyone have a clue as to why? (And why it apparently works for some people and for those who have previously rooted an earlier build?)
[Thinkpad Tablet General] kabexa:
No way

I put to my tablet the las update from lenovo. I have stock recovery and i have rooted before this my tablet but now with the last update i cant root with any tool. I try everithing. I need to do that because i use busybox for multi user sessions.

I cant root fellas.

Even the genius august 14 can root my tablet.

Pls help!

Thx:crying:

Edit:

I root my device, i follow thi guide

http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/08/...-tablet-8-stock-android-422-jelly-bean-rom/1/

and later update my device at the last firmware.

root the device with the pc version of RootGenius_2.0.1.3 (21 Aug'14)

reboot

install from play store supersu of chainfire

uninstall the chinese crapp and reboot

ready to use with all the software.

Saludos de Argentina!!!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] HerrJuancho:
This worked for me, yoga tablet 8 currently on B6000_A442_001_023_140811_WW_WIFI. Thanks a lot bro :highfive:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] escobaro:
When su asks to delete the chinese crap it fails. why?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] SuperNono:
Maybe slightly off topic, but could be helpful though.

I bought the Chinese version of the B6000 WiFi, pre-installed with the the CN version or 4.2.2. yesterday. Even before charging it first time to 100%, I flashed the full rom B6000_A442_001_020_140620_WW_WIFI from that Russian website (http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/6962-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B0-android-44-kitkat-%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F-lenovo-b6000-a442-001-020-140620-ww-wifi-kk-final/). I'm passionate like that.

I was happy as a pig in jam with that stock rom, until I discovered the new SD Card "functionality" of Kitkat, and decided to opt out of the secured world by rooting the thingy and getting things my way.

Eventually landing in the best place on earth for that sort of things (here!) I discovered there was a more recent B6000_A442_001_023_140811_WW_WIFI rom available, but with no OTA for my 140620, or any full rom available anywhere.

After some research, a German website told me that it is only available as an OTA update from a previous version (Link to the rom updates http://www.android-hilfe.de/lenovo-ideapad-yoga-8-forum/581748-direkten-update-link-zum-lenovo-server-auslesen.html), but not mine.

So my question is to those already on that latest version (140811), how did you get there?

I think my question has its place here, as I want both the latest stock rom and root. (don't we all?), but if not, please have an admin kindly redirect me to the correct section. If I root now, I will have to unroot to update before rooting again, so it could be interesting to know how to do it.

Thanks in advance!

Nono
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Calin:
Hey [MENTION=5572121]MajorD.[/MENTION] :) didn't know you've got the Yoga Tablet

Nice guide btw :)
[Thinkpad Tablet General] kabexa:
You don't need to root the previous version to root the latest version. You don't need to unroot nothing. Don't change the original recovery for a custom one. This is all... Good luck!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] SuperNono:
I know, I know, what I am after is how to get to that release level. All rooting procedures have been nicely explained in the previous posts
[Thinkpad Tablet General] aikhung:
I got my update by checking from "About my Tablet, click software update" and it display the latest build 023 ( latest version 140811).

You can check below link which list many Lenovo Yoga stock ROM.

http://www.android-hilfe.de/lenovo-...n-update-link-zum-lenovo-server-auslesen.html
[Thinkpad Tablet General] MeinGullideckel:
Today my Tablet made a little Lenovo Update and it removed all root from my device, too. Just like with kabexas one (If you found a solution yet, pase share it).

Android 4.4.2

Software-Version B6000 131008

Build-Nummer B6000_A442_001_024_140909_WW_3GDATA

Any ideas? :/
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Gigionaytor:
the same with the WIFI model (B6000_A442_001_024_140909_WW_WIFI)...
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Gigionaytor:
as I've reed around (by google searching B6000_A442_001_024_140909_WW_WIFI) SRSRoot should be able to root the last update of this tablet... after that looking to the list of compatible devices there isn't any mention to lenovo yoga... the problem is where we can get the last version relased today (I suppose), because from the official website there is only a old version (4.7)...

stay stuck on the first passage of both the two methods avaiable
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Mar4e:
Problems, problems, problems

The last update screwed up my yoga 10 3G, before it was rooted and worked perfectly. Now after the update it got stuck on boot, and after that i did a factory data reset and now it is no longer rooted, it wont mount an SD card and the default write disk is always USB storage and it can't be changed. Now most of my apps wont install because of this, I cant remove SuperSU, cant root, cant fix the SD card/USB storage problem and i cant find the stock rom to flash it and start over. This is driving me nuts :@, if anyone can help me I will be grateful.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] aikhung:
You may follow below guide to restore to stock ROM.

http://www.patchworkoftips.com/downgrade-lenovo-yoga-8-kitkat-jellybean/3764/

or

http://www.android-hilfe.de/lenovo-i...-auslesen.html

and later update to the last firmware.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] SuperNono:
Thanks! (and clicked!) Silly me had overlooked one step in the process.

Now for some more noob questions.

So I'm stock 140909_WW_WIFI, which root procedure works for that one? I tried to research the SRSRoot mentioned above, but with no significant results. Anybody successfully rooted 140909?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] aikhung:
ROM Build 140909 is the latest KitKat update for Yoga Tablet and there is no report of successful root for this ROM version.

You may try page 9 post # 81 method which able to root one version before this one.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2791072&page=9
[Thinkpad Tablet General] SuperNono:
TMD不行！:crying:

Initial config : 140909_WW_WIFI stock ROM, stock Recovery, plain vanilla.

What I did:

-PC version (Chinese) of RootGenius with different reboot configurations, all failed. (about 20 attempts)

-The .apk version (Chinese) of RootGenius, it said it worked. Then I tried to install SuperSU, which failed, although SuperSU believes the device is rooted as it tries to update the binaries.

-Install SDFix which requires root for testing, didn't work.

-Remove the root from the RootGenius .apk, didn't work.

So I just confirmed what we already knew. :rolleyes:

The new plan:

1-Flash stock 4.2.2 and update up to 140811 (with full wipe of everything)

2-Root with RootGenius as this is reported to work and install SuperSU

3-Update to 140909 and test SDfix

4-Report the results here.

Like you guys said, for as long as the Recovery is stock, the worse that can happen is that we have to flash Stock rom again. It's only time.;)
[Thinkpad Tablet General] freibooter:
There are several reports of successful root, just not on this forum.

I, personally, was successful with the old(v1.0.6) .apk version of the shuame root tool that can be found here: http://www.shuame.com/m/ - the same version that allowed me to root the untouched, vanilla version of build 23.

Others reported success with the old (v1.8.7) version of the Windows tool: http://www.shuame.com/en/root/

I haven't heard any reports of success with the newer GeniusRoot tools, Windows and APK.

There were reports of success with Kingo-Root and SRSRoot, though.

I managed to root both untouched build 23 and the latest build 24 without having to flash older versions of the ROM (and without losing any data), this should be an absolute last resort if everything else fails.

I'd try, in this order: Shuame-Windows tool (v1.8.7 or the latest Chinese one, a couple of times), then the v1.0.6 apk from http://www.shuame.com/m/ - that worked for me.

Then Kingo-Root or SRSRoot.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] SuperNono:
The plan didn't work, so I did this instead

DISCLAIMER : Doing this will remove every data on the tablet, playing around with the recovery options could be dangerous and I am responsible for nothing that you might screw up, yaddah, yaddah, yaddah.

1-Factory reset.

2-Flash stock Yoga8_B6000_A422_000_059_131219_WW_WIFI, root with RootGenius (2.0.1.3, PC, Chinese), install SuperSU -> OK

3-Update B6000_A422_000_059_131219_WW_WIFI_TO_B6000_A422_000_084_140310_WW_WIFI_WCF2, RE-root with RootGenius (2.0.1.3, PC, Chinese), RE-install SuperSU -> OK

4-Update B6000_A422_000_084_140310_WW_WIFI_to_B6000_A442_001_021_140703_WW_WIFI_WC83, RE-root with RootGenius (2.0.1.3, PC, Chinese), RE-install SuperSU -> OK

5-Update B6000_A422_000_084_140310_WW_WIFI_to_B6000_A442_001_021_140703_WW_WIFI_WC83, RE-root with RootGenius (2.0.1.3, PC, Chinese), RE-install SuperSU -> OK

6-Update B6000_A442_001_021_140703_WW_WIFI_to_B6000_A442_001_023_140811_WW_WIFI_WC25, RE-root with RootGenius (2.0.1.3, PC, Chinese), RE-install SuperSU, install SDFix -> OK

From what I have read, updating to B6000_A442_001_023_140811_WW_WIFI_to_B6000_A442_001_024_140909_WW_WIFI_WCFD will make a giant mess, so in the sake of sparing myself an hour of the previous procedure, I am not doing it now, unless someone here tells me it has succeeded there before.

At least, steps 1 to 6 should work for anyone willing to reach 023_140811 rooted.

FYI - I did all the updates from recovery with the zip files on the SC card, WiFi was never configured, each step was preceded by wipe of the cache from the recovery menu.

To get access to the recovery menu:

1-power off the device.

2-plug a power source in. Lenovo logo will appear, then a big green battery, then screen turns off.

3-Depress volume <up> AND <Down> together

4-While 3- press power button for about 2 seconds (until device makes a buzz) release power button, KEEP volume buttons depressed

5-A 3 options Menu will appear, release BOTH volume buttons AT THE SAME TIME. There choose "the recovery" option

6-The device will reboot into recovery, and show a dead Android robot on the screen.

7-Press the power button once to get to the recovery menu, use volume buttons to navigate to "Update from SDCARD".

If you get stuck in that procedure, depress power button for about 10 seconds, it will power off the device. DO NOT DO THIS DURING AN UPDATE!

Hope this helps.

If it does, click -> Thanks!

If it doesn't, try again then click -> Thanks!

:cowboy:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Mar4e:
aikhung you da real MVP:victory:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] fred_yu_job:
Does it mean you have to do the root twice??

first with Shuame, when done, than apply Kingo-Root or SRSRoot ???

Is that weird?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] aikhung:
Thank you very much :)

I am just sharing information and helping others to get full control of Android with root.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] fred_yu_job:
No matter how weird it is, but this solution DOES work!

thanks you so much!!!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] freibooter:
The Shuame tools appear to be able to write all the necessary files but root still, most of the time, doesn't work afterwards in my experience.

Whatever fails, however, appears to be fixed by using multiple tools. For me, old Shuame Windows plus old Shuame APK did the trick, others were successful by adding Kingo-Root or SRSRoot to the mix.

Once the root is successful, clean up is easy.

Very glad this worked for you.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] aikhung:
We are talking on the same root tool.................

Shuame = Rootgenius

You will find "ROOT精灵" at the top left of the web page.

精灵= Genius if you use Google translate

If you download from http://www.shuame.com/root/?ref=shuame_content for the PC version (Windows) then you will find that the file name is "Rootgenius.exe" and it had Android mobile version with file name " Rootgenius_general_pc.apk"
[Thinkpad Tablet General] freibooter:
I know aikhung, I wasn't contesting that in any way.

I was merely stating that I, just like you, haven't heard of anyone reporting success with the latest version of these tools.

However, older versions of these tools (v1.0.6 for the APK and v1.8.7 for the Windows version respectively) or a combination thereof are successful in rooting both b23 and b24 of the Lenovo KitKat updates.

Using the older Root Genius APK in combination with the older Windows version and/or another tool like Kingo-Root seems to have the highest success rate.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] aikhung:
There is many successful root with the latest PC version 2.0.1.3 (Release 21 Aug'14) of Root Genius if you read from post #81 for Yoga 8/10 KitKat from build 21 till build 23 but not the latest build 024_140909 but some of them is still face problem to root.

I personally try at least 3 times to successfully root my Yoga 8 with 3G data for build 23 but not the latest build 024_140909.

Anyway thanks for sharing such information.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] yongsiaktio:
good news evrybody...024_140909

i success root using 精灵....

step

root then force turnoff hh with power and vol up wait 1minutes

normal start.... root again.. [MENTION=654975]TheN[/MENTION] re root by turn on wifi...

hope helping....
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Mar4e:
Yoga 10

So i'm guessing there's still no root for the Yoga 10 3G :confused: I've tried everything (kingo root, root genius, vroot, towelroot) nothing works so far. The latest build is difficult to root, any ideas?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] robyshot:
[MENTION=6052226]yongsiaktio[/MENTION]

edit: root successful

i first tried to root my yoga with the chinese root genius apk available on the its site, it installed kinguser as a system app but didn't root the tablet (tried to do it 2/3 times each time a reboot) then decided to uninstall it

trying to thin how to remove kinguser i decided to install the pc version of rootgenius (in english) launched and it did the magic :D

now my yoga 10 with the 24 update it's rooted

i replaced kinguser with supersu

any advice about strange stuff that i should remove about rootgenius/kinguser?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] akw914:
You are a lucky guy, I tried that, but no success. On 86% the PC version stopped with a rooting failed message. :(
[Thinkpad Tablet General] robyshot:
try to root it via the apk directly on the tablet, then try the pc
[Thinkpad Tablet General] akw914:
I tried many times, but it did not work. I am waiting a new way for root this firmware. I have a Wifi+3G model, maybe it is diffrent like the only Wifi model.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] yongsiaktio:
Hi guy

pls follow this step

1. shuame version 1.6

2 root via phone instead

3. root couple of times around 3-5times with power off and on

4. believe it can pass....

after success root using xpose with awesome feature
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Mar4e:
sucess

I have successfully managed to root my Yoga 10 3G with the latest firmware using with kingo root if anyone is still trying this is a confirmed way :D
[Thinkpad Tablet General] quintaar:
Since there is no Yoga 2 thread as yet it is safe to assume that the root for latest lenovo tablet has not been completed?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] kabexa:
Try, this metod still works...
[Thinkpad Tablet General] quintaar:
Even on yoga 2? I could give a go just rather not get myself playing with unblinking as my Linux skills are poor. Anyone has success stories on latest ed yoga?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] keksa_cz:
Tryed on 2014-10-26 with chinese VROOT on Yoga Tablet 2 8 with Android 4.4.2 and it does not work, Vroot just shows sad android and install some chinese s**t apps and no root happens.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] quintaar:
Shame. Was hoping for quick success. I guess we are waiting for smart heads to figure this out
[Thinkpad Tablet General] xterminater07:
Yes, this does not work on the yoga tablet 2 pro 13.3" either :( If anyone knows how to get it working please share.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] bodivas:
xterminater07

It's Intel))

I posted here rooted system.img for yoga2 13 inch. Flash it and enjoy.. (today i will do for 830L )

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=613102&view=findpost&p=35452702

Download Rooted .mg

1. Install drivers Intel https://yadi.sk/d/BQDlz3kVcHK7p

2. Install PhoneFlashTool https://yadi.sk/d/6YDc4AnFcHJyB

3. Activate debugUSB and flash system.img
[Thinkpad Tablet General] xterminater07:
Awesome! I just updated to the latest 141029 firmware on my tablet 2 pro 1380F, will this work?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] sneer69:
Can't wait to see my 830L rooted. Is it possible to get dialer from 830LC to work on 830L?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] quintaar:
1050L would be a charm also! :) I'm happy to test drive it! :)
[Thinkpad Tablet General] McMiller:
1050L would be great! :good:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] bodivas:
Yes. If not work - format /wipe data in recovery

Look here for new european firmware (ROW)

http://bbs.lenovomobile.com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=569

Take here full latest rooted ROM (30/10/2014)

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=613102&view=findpost&p=35498096

I tried ROM chinese from 830LC with kernel and modems chinese but diller not work on my 830L

But our system.img works perfect on chinese 830LC ))
[Thinkpad Tablet General] xterminater07:
My machine is a wifi version that is why it is listed as 1380F instead of 1380L (for LTE). My system now have everything the LTE version does, but I believe the updates are behind, it is 28 september 14 instead of 29 Oct 14 that I had on my original 1380F.

I don't see a newest update for the 1380L. Also if I do the system update via the machine, do I need to find a new way to root it as well? Could you provide a step on how to achieve root for a image and then just flash it using phoneflashtool?

Please follow my post on this instead of general.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] bodivas:
Introducing root directly in the firmware is a temporary solution, until we make CWM-recovery. European multilingual version of firmware for wifi version is not present, as appears, will do..

Look: "how to repack sytem.img" linux. I am busy with family and work (no time for instruction, and my english is lame))
[Thinkpad Tablet General] McMiller:
Thank you bodivas. I will look for this.

But to edit system.img I need that one for my yoga tablet 2 1050L. I searching google etc last hours for an download but can't find one. Bodivas or some other here got some information were I can download the tablet 2 1050L with LTE system.img?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] bodivas:
McMiller,

For 1050 have not yet released the firmware. Do not worry - just come out, I will do everything and post here:

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=613102&view=findpost&p=35498096
[Thinkpad Tablet General] xterminater07:
Thank you bodivas for the reply! I have looked up repack system image and it seems pretty doable, however, how do you achieve that temporary root or so to inject it in the image then repack it? I understand you have work and family no problem :). Your english is very good! I wish i know russian or chinese to be able to fully grasp the websites :)

Mcmiller, I believe the only way to get the firmware is on that chinese sites, but you will have to be a little creative and use google translations to read and understand it heh. If you understand what bodivas is talking about, perhaps you can help us in rooting jt? I am not a programmer at all!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] mermigas:
As I can understand all firmware posted by bodivas are for yoga 2. It will be better if there is a separate thread to avoid confusion
[Thinkpad Tablet General] brasselv:
2475

the 830lc firmware is available on various chinese sites.

I'm thinking to give it a shot and try to flash it on my 830l, to see if it works and it enables voice calling (the trick worked fine with the Yoga 1)

has anyone tried this yet on the yoga 2 (i.e. replacing firmware 830l with 830lc) ?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] bodivas:
Yes, i tried - DIALER WORK! on my 830L with this new european firmware 830LC from 13/11/2014 (important: before flashing, replace esp.img with esp.img from 830L).

For the Chinese models do not have to replace anything. In case of problems: restart PC and change usb port:

http://pan.baidu.com/s/10a1VS

This is the same rooted firmware

For secret code look here.

To use the codes, open contacts and write into the search bar..

Look IntentReceiver.smali:

View attachment SecretCode.zip
[Thinkpad Tablet General] brasselv:
Thanks, bodivas!

I confirm that it worked for me too :)

i.e.: 830lc on 830l hardware, ENABLES the voice calling.

so far, no negative side effects.

ps: just to give back a bit - if anybody needs more detailed instructions i can put together a short step by step.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] bodivas:
If you make a guide - many will be grateful!!
[Thinkpad Tablet General] brasselv:
ok, guide posted here: http://xdaforums.com/thinkpad-tablet/general/guide-make-lenovo-tablet-yoga-2-830l-t2950933

hope it helps someone :)
[Thinkpad Tablet General] kabexa:
Wich is the latest firmware for lenovo yoga tablet 8" b6000?

Thx...
[Thinkpad Tablet General] quintaar:
I hope the images for 1050 will follow soon.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] avar1ce:
There's a chinese firmware image for voice on the 1050l here: ht.tp://bbs.lenovomobile.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=201691

You'll need to post in the thread to download it.

Haven't tried it myself

If anyone has, let me know.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] zimilaci:
Its not working on 1380F unfortunately :(

I want roooooot access ...
[Thinkpad Tablet General] dawidek1258:
Does version 1050F will be rooted?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] tomfuegue:
I wonder the same... :rolleyes:
[Thinkpad Tablet General] ripper7:
Lenovo upgrade to Android 4.4

Hi everyone,

can you help me?

I have a Lenovo Yoga 8 B6000-H buy in Czech republic and use only english.

SW version: 131008

Build number: B6000_A422_000_034_13110_WW_3GDATA

Android: Jelly Beam 4.2.2

I want Android 4.4

I do system upgrade ... about tablet - system upgrade.

B6000_A422_000_034_13110_WW_3GDATA_TO_B6000_A422_000_062_131225_WW3GDATA

... download 148 MB...install and to end error.

and restart and show me failed install ota package.

I have a tablet root. It`s was Kingo Android Root ...

After the update did not go upgrade, so I did unroot.

again upgrade... and error.

Again with the root iRoot (Vroot) because he allegedly is better for KitKat Android 4.4

I do not know what to do now. Some people say use pc cable there to try to get the new firmware. I do not know but what kind FW I have use? It's good for my version?

I found this...

Lenovo B6000 (A442_001_020_140620_WW_3GDATA (KK Final)

http //1url.cz/XZ51

root is problem for upgrade?

Please step by step, install and link for correct fw android.

Thank you
[Thinkpad Tablet General] flensrowi:
when the error message appears during update press the power button and you'll see the detailed error message at which file the process failed.

With the detailed error message we might be able to help.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] ripper7:
Ok. Error message...

Installing update...

Verifyng current system...

assert failed: apply_patch_check (/system/framework/core.odex. 41ae80c92eceb91bf103cf5395fb63ad9316cd1d. 4d257dcbd5d751433db514d530b9a61cd36f89ae)

Update.zip is not correct

Installation aborted.

Reboot now…

Tablet show installation failed

failed install ota package
[Thinkpad Tablet General] nathlynn22:
Rooted my yoga 8 last night using root genius. All fine ATM. Is anyone running xposed and running gravity box KK with the Lenovo android os?
[Thinkpad Tablet General] [.::MDT::.]:
I have a Lenovo B8000-F running Android 4.2.2 with root enabled.

Can you upgrade to a newer Android version and keep the root mode enabled?

What Android version are you using?

Thanks
[Thinkpad Tablet General] Tobstar23:
Which firmware and Android version do you have?