yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Hi I believe there is a way I guess they increased and closed the exploits of rooting in 4.4.2 but I believe there is one way mabe you can check my guide in which how to create CWM by MTK Droidtools the security which closes the rooting exploits are in android O.S. but a recovery works totally separate like a miniature O.S. so when you have android 4.2.2 make a CWM recovery by the MTKdroid Tools and install the recovery then you should upgrade the O.S. and the you should Boot into CWM and attach the USB OTG and start MTK Droidtools then you should see the blue icon in the bottom left side of the program's window the go to the backup ,root ,recovery tab and click on the superuser button then I believe you should get root.

If that fails then try to make CWM recovery then Upgrade to 4.4.2 then Flash the following flashable zip

http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip

http://koush.com/post/superuser

Note- All in all if you really feel that root access is more important that an upgrade and you still want to try rooting then make an SP Flash tool and nandroid backup and if all fails then revert back to 4.2.2:(

Hope this work and please give feedback it is important........;)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] mousa55:
Hi,

also "kinggo root" is not working, rooting failed. is there other way ?

Thanks
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
here the tutorial of what i did in my device.. how i rooted it by kingo root.. i wish it will help you.. i did it in version 4.2.2.. u can try it in 4.4.2...

find kingo root in google.. install it in your pc.. connect your device in your pc by usb connector.. activate the usb debugging in your device.. open now kingo root.. and wait to connect.. if it has no driver.. next you have to do..find mobogenie installer in google.. download it and install it in your pc.. it will install the driver of your device.. wait to finish the installation.. after you install the mobogenie.. you can close it now..or minimize it.. then you go back to kingo root.. you can see kingo root will detect now your device.. just click the ROOT.. and wait to finish.. and viola.. you have now rooted device.. your device will reboot after.. then you can download now root checker.. to check if it success..permanently..

thanks for the help of other mate here.. i give the credit to them..:good:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] mousa55:
Hi,

thanks for this information, but unfortunately is not working, i think this software is not supported 4.4.2

where my tablet it's rebooted more than 3 times i don't know if this is a normal behavior. see below image.

if any one know any way to rooting 4.4.2 please update us.

Thnaks
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Hi guys i might have an idea its only in theory

Apparently the reason you can't get root in 4.4.2 because of the exploits that are present which help to smuggle the su binary (The File that gives the root access) into the system partition have all been patched and thus you can not use the normal method but i think if the su binary file can be somehow put inside the system partition and the permission of the file be set then i think you can get root access (In short words the problem is to put the root file rather than if the root file is working or not) so there might be a way the the first two ways are the one mentioned above.

The third way which i am thinking is that i should use OTA Snatcher app to first download the 4.4.2 update then copy it to the memory card through the app(OTA Snatcher) after that i shall extract the package then at the su binary (Root File) and repackage the Update thus you can then flash the already rooted ROM.

I won't be making this ROM soon because i have exams coming soon and also i have a problem in understanding the updater-script for su binary its different but if anyone can do it it would be great........:laugh::confused::rolleyes:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Interesting idea, but you would have to sign modified ota rom if flashing via stock recovery.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Well there are many signing software and also when you have CWM recovery installed you don't need signed app.....:p
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
still no updates about how to root our device in 4.4.2 guys?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] race13:
Hello everybody.

I found a post/thread in the russian Lenovo-Forum which talks about a root_genuis_mobile.apk:

translate.google.de/translate?hl=de&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Flenovo-forums.ru%2Fforum%2F282-lenovo-a7-a3500%2F&sandbox=1

But after downloading the linked file, i have a *.rar and no *.apk. Is the way to get the apk out of the rar? Renaming will not work, my a3500-h replays a parsing error.

Any ideas?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
You got RAR archive file. Download WinRAR trial or 7-zip and unpack rar file.

BTW, following your link I found a direct link to .apk.

Don't know if it works, you can try and post your experience here, lenovo model and android version.

If you still have android 4.2, root genius from official site works ok.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] race13:
The Problem with the rar-file is that there are files and folders in it and no single apk-file. Thats the reason i ask for a way to use it. The link to the *.apk was posted after mine here, but after testing it it will not work with 4.4.2 on my A3500-h. The User in the first link talk's about running the app twice but it will not work for me with the linked apk so I hope there is a way to get the rar-file running with better result. :(
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Can you post the contents of the rar file?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] race13:
short text:

Both files (rar and apk) opend with 7-Zip and I'm not able to see any diffrent. Same Folders, sane Files and same CRCs of Folders and Files.

longer text:

Folders: assets, com, lib, META-INF, res

Files: AndroidManifest.xml, resources.arsc, classes.dex

The "last change date"s of diffrent files in the two "archievs" (rar and apk) are the same, so I think it is the same "App" and it will not root my device. But I see that the "russian-thread" is not dead so I hope in the future there will be a way to root the 4.4.2-Android-Lenovo devices.

Thanks for helping.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
So it's .apk in disguise :)

Don't think there is one click solution for KK. For now some of the methods Anandis listed is the way to go. A little bit complicated though :)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Napst3r88:
how i root my lenovo a3500 kitkat ??
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Koli96:
So I will refresh.

Any idea how to root?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] kb997:
Try the motochopper. I root the a3500 fl with this programm. (sorry of my English)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
What android version?

4.2 or 4.4?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] SD182:
Didn't work on my tab running 4.4
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] kb997:
Android 4.2
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Stuart Little:
POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed

Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed

This is the most popular one!

Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed

Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed

Baidu: No information

Vroot: No information

Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices

Downloads:

Poot - Download the app >>here<<

Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<

vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<

Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !

Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !

November/December will my HTC One M8 arrive !
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
So does any of these options work for Android kitkat 4.4?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Stuart Little:
Try them ;)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Koli96:
Don't work for me :(
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
Is there any way to downgrade to jelly bean then? Perhaps getting the rom from another tablet using jelly bean?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
All the above options which require a tablet only to root does not work 4.2.2 it has a demon in built in the device which specifically targets the rooting app I guess the only way to root this thing is to do it through the recovery or the computer.......:p
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] KkdGab:
No, I don't think that the manufacturer wants you to root it, but they have to let you, si nice they chose android as an OS.

Sent from my HUAWEI Y210-0100
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Do you have any more details about that?

What process/service is it exactly?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] kevin_nn:
hello guys,

still no root for kitkat version available?

seems we have no support by lenovo brand, neither from root software nor from company that has no firmware available to flash :crying:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Metalkeik:
okay so i got Lenovo A3500-FL yesterday with 4.2.2 . i started playing around with it and the main reason i bought it was for twitch.tv and some anime series. The problem is that when i connected to wifi a notification came for the kitkat update. i waited, made sure that twitch.tv is working in 4.2.2 and it was working. after that i decided to update to 4.4.2 and THATS WHEN the problem came. Twitch.tv doesnt work anymore. i looked around and found out that flash support is not supported anymore in this version and that's the reason the twitch.tv app doesnt work. i dont know what to do, i tried downloading a browser with flash player addon default (flashfox) but twitch.tv the website, which is working, is very laggy and i cant watch livestreams from there. so the problem is HOW to enable the flashplayer for the WHOLE tablet or how to downgrade back to stock. can someone help me? thanks

edit- what is the difference in firmware between this and the A3500-HV ? i think i found the stock rom for the -HV but i dont know if it works for -FL to flash.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Listen don't even think about flashing a different firmware it will brick your device I mean bigtime if you flash a different preloader and when I mean big time I mean that it may be possible that even the service center can not do anything and if they can it would take a minimum of 2 months as the way to repairs it is by a special port in the factory which they use to put the os after manufacture since you want watch anime and so what I do is well-

1) manually install flash player apk

2) try seeing site which have html5 vedios instead of flash player

3) use puffin browser it has flash player support but it is premium the free version you can use flash just between certain time of day (PSS..I use crack version check it out at aptoide.com it give premium softwares for free or apkblast.com)

Overall I did not update to 4.4.2 from what I have read it has some features but it is not very Stable and has a some bugs it is just made as a stepping stone well a kind of mass beta test on public for the android 5 come up

By the way can give me the link to the flashable ROM I want to check it out since also have a HV model......happy anime watching press thanks if this helps....:victory:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lojubu:
So what is the main difficulty in rooting the 4.4.2?

I recently brought a A3500-HV and it was already preloaded with 4.4.2. and kernal version 3.4.67.

Really eager to see my device rooted.

:cool:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
Come on guys!!! What's wrong with this damn thing? Any news? Tell us how to root it!
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] DillonFixDroids:
I'll look in to finding a solution to rooting this Android. Its the lenovoA3500-FL, right?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
I guess lenovo specifically does not want the device rooted with what I see the only way to root it to install it when the operating system is off and the only way to do that is by installing clockworkmod all my tries to make it has ended in errors I think that even their recovery partition is different it has some funny key combinations like-

Vol+ vol- power. =Takes you to recovery mode

Vol+ =select

Vol- = navigate down

Power. =???? I think pause in function

Also the most weird thing is that when I do a factory reset the app which are in the data partition which I got when I got the device and which I had deleted come back it may be so that the days are stored in the recovery partition or may be somewhere else .....so the recovery is also slightly different.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Koli96:
http://xdaforums.com/android/development/guide-lenovo-a3500-h-t2879208 - :)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
Are these instructions for Android kitkat?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Koli96:
Yes :)

Wytapatakowano :)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] :
The power button does the "Back" function.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
Koli it didn't install CWM. Should I have the tablet at download mode? How can I do that?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Koli96:
U have to turn off ur tablet. Maybe you don't have driver?

Wytapatakowano :)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
Where can I find the driver? I did all the steps then I hit download and it stayed at 0%.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Here it is....:cool:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] gpxl:
It works great!!! Thanks guys!
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lojubu:
from the manual of A3500-HV (which is the pad I have and is pre-installed with 4.4.2 initially, Kernel 3.4.67 and Build A3500HV_A442_01_34_140827_HK), I found that H and HV are using MT8382 Quad Core 1.3GHz, and F and FL with MT8121. Would that make any difference using this procedure to root ? BTW H is data only, and HV is voice enabled.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Actually it is mt6582 in HV the mt8382 is a big lie many company do that to get better sales and not everyone checks the chipsets serial using the app....:p
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
I have FL, chipset also reported as MT 6582 :)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] rhosihan:
Zetzia Root Master, towelroot, Root Genius (PC), Vroot (Pc) and One click Root :fingers-crossed:Good Luck Brothers :fingers-crossed:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Apart from rootgenius nothing works
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] rhosihan:
may be device made on over juli 2014 (kitkat) hardly to find Method of Rooting, this problem same as my device i have a SAMSUNG GALAXY V aka ACE XNT SM-G313HZ,, august 2014 :D
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lojubu:
I keep getting S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013) in the flashtool.

It seems that I fail to install the MTK VCOM driver on my WIN7_64.

I have repeated the VCOM installation procedure using the the VCOM file anandisrocking007 suggested for many times but unfortunately with no luck.

(procedure : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2206421)

From what I see under USBDeview, the USB connection is connected for a second, and then broken in the next second. I have tried multiple USB ports and uninstalled any remaining MTK VCOM driver in every retry.

Any suggestion would be appreciated.

EDIT: After switching to the following driver, the everything seems the same but the Flashtool works now. I have just flashed the recovery.img. Shall report later.

http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=4282
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lojubu:
my device confirmed rooted,

using the method as suggested by Koli96.

thanks!
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Hi guys sorry it took me so long my laptop CPU got burnt and and my parents would only buy me an alienware only after the exams I have managed to now make a cwm recovery flashtoolbackup nandroid backup patched boot.img and extract all the ota updates recently will be uploading it within the next three days yeeepe
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Sorry it took so long here is the link to the flashtoolbackup clockwork mod etc etc of lenovo A3500HV

Lenovo A3500HV Root,CWM,Flashtool Backup,ROM Dump,Scatterfile,Update.zip and Links
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lojubu:
thanks anandisrocking007:good:

.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lojubu:
Re-tested again with 3G network.

All dialing and data functions are fine with this rooting method on my A3500-HV.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] braca1965:
I rooted my LENOVO A7-3500H, with 4.2.2. with "root genius" easy. But after that i checked my tablet with avast antivirus say it virus inside my device from rootgenius so i was first deinstall few bloatwares and some unnecesary files,so then i unrooted my device also with rootgenius(it have option inside). Unrooted my lenovo A7-3500H get on first test in antutu benchmark 18.284 points, after root now is 19.444.Now works more fast and stable.So guys, i recommend if u wanna root A7 3500 H/HV (i think its already same process bcz not much different only have have call) use root genius,root it,(very easy),remove bloatwares,unroot it easy and remove virus from tablet and get more faster and stabile device. I Tested 15 days so not have any problems. BTW,i think 4.2.2. is more optimized from 4.4.2 for this device,i was few days also on upgraded 4.4.2, but i was not satisfied.backing to 4.2.2. with SP flashtool.... now all is ok. Best regards...and good luck
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cristian313:
framaroot

framaroot is the solution for you
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Does not work
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] jaaay07:
Bro need help.

Bro cn i have full guide for rooting lenovo a3500-hv

Android ver. 4.2.2 jellybean

Kernel. 3.4.5.

i cnt understand cuz i think i need more complete guude stem by step from step 1. cnt find anything. And please email me link in what toolbars and app i need for rooting my tab. And By the way i did the developer thing in my tab and enable debug usb. I tried rootgenius and fail there version 1.9.6 but fail. then off it snd try presseng at the same time power buttong and the 2 volume. then i think its recovery function. and it post no file .zip file on sd card and i click the option back data while on that mode. and after i think it fail. cuz it has no .zip file in sd card. Give me tutorial plsss. With vid or Pic. so i cn understand fully thanks in advance. +

email me @: rak.jay.07@gmail.com
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] tom jp:
Ultimate Guide

hi piuma

use kingroot to root ur tab

https://sites.google.com/site/androidxdacom/file/Kingroot_V4.5.0.803.apk?attredirects=0

if u want to switch to super su try this video..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6IgvVRt3ak

original rom link...

http://www.needrom.com/download/lenovo-a3500-hv-kk/

use sp flash tool and drivers

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53854405
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Pranaydarkknight:
Hey I wanna know how to unlock Lenovo a3500-hv bootloader.

Please reply fast please.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Xzborneo87:
:svetius:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] goldsmitht:
saw this today; I took the last OTA and am only on 4.4.2; so color me confused...

http://www.androidorigin.com/verizon-samsung-galaxy-s3-mini-kitkat-update-android-4-4-3/

:confused: :confused: :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cpuwhiz22:
I woke up with a OTA notification for 4.4.2 and I was unable to install it.

I suspect it has to do with the fact that I am rooted and I am also on the I535VRUCNC1 baseband, and had flashed clockwork recovery after updating to NC1. This essentially bricked the phone (wouldn't boot with a message about software unauthorized by Verizon being installed), but I flashed the stock recovery back and afterward it was functional. I believe the flash to clockwork though set the flash counter and maybe that's why my update is failing. It gets about 30-50% and then says Error, and reboots.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jacquestrapp:
I think they just have it wrong, the update is only to 4.4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] goldsmitht:
what i thought, but have seen same report in a number of articles. was even wondering what the difference between 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 even was

:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] outcasted2003:
4.4.3 fixed security holes on the Nexus phones
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] deuce237bblock:
That update is for the galaxy s3 mini.
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
Please feel free to guide me on theming or drop some insights!

FAQ:

No icons included to keep it minimal, btw those are Moonshine icons.
[Android Themes] bluepinkpanther:
Everything seems to be fine on Xperia M.

Great theme - thanks.
[Android Themes] ANDR01DN00B:
This is the perfect L theme I was waiting for! Just one request: pretty much every L theme has themed the WiFi and Signal icons to a flat design. Can you try to implement that into your theme? I've put a screenshot just in case you need it.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
Glad that you liked it! I'll do it when I have time~
[Android Themes] bluepinkpanther:
Found one issue.

Some pop-ups have missing backgrounds behind title:
[Android Themes] captaindeep:
Hmm good but [MENTION=5442775]FateNozomi[/MENTION] fix you screenshot tab ;) it shows like this
[Android Themes] ANDR01DN00B:
Use menu->web view. For some reason the app doesn't recognize the links.
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
Hopefully fixed:fingers-crossed:, if not I'm out of ideas.

Done~
[Android Themes] user91:
This theme looks nice, but why is the permission to "read phone status and identity" required? Also the second one about USB storage is unusal. Themes usually do not require any permissions.
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
I have no idea why @_@. Maybe it's Eclipse? I tried compiling the cm11 theme template https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_packages_themes_Template without any changes and it also requires the same permissions.

You may inspect my source codes here https://github.com/FateNozomi/Material_Theme
[Android Themes] user91:
Now that is interesting, none of these permissions is declared in android manifest, as it should be. Thank you for your reply, in this case it seems to be a fault on the side of the CM team.
[Android Themes] bluepinkpanther:
Still the same :/

Also icons in settings are now barely visible:
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
Did you do a reboot? If you did then sorry, don't know how to fix it as I don't have a hdpi device =/

Btw would you prefer the icons to be the same color as the button slider?
[Android Themes] bluepinkpanther:
Yeah, I switched to other theme, rebooted etc.

It can be cool, worth trying imo.
[Android Themes] douzy:
Where is the download link?
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
Updated.
[Android Themes] douzy:
Thanks, it's my preferred theme among the Android L themes I've tried. The only issue I notice is that my Wallpaper becomes blank (black) when I choose the option in Theme Chooser. Hence, I select the Wallpaper option on another Android L themes I have installed. Again, personally I would have preferred round radio buttons to the rectangular ones on the Settings panel. Otherwise, great job!
[Android Themes] FateNozomi:
The reason behind it was that the wallpaper is at a size of 2560x1600px so it probably failed to load. I'll reduce the size in the next release.
[Android Themes] douzy:
Cool, thanks.
[Android Themes] Stuart Little:
Nice good work bro !!!

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Android Themes] sundeep97:
Excellent work bro. Thanks you . A small suggestion. In the notification bar, make the top bar and toggles bar end to end (i.e. no gap at the ends) . And notifications be same. :)
[Android Themes] MtG92:
They are like that because Android L is like that, and Material is inspired on L ;)