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[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Rooting and backup or lenovo a35000

Hi [MENTION=5930688]MidoTayel[/MENTION] i have also bought a Lenovo a3500-HV less than a week ago i know of two goo tools that can help you root they are:-

Farmaroot- http://xdaforums.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276

ROOT Genius- http://www.shuame.com/en/root/

But i would recommend that you WAIT A FEW DAYS as you know that after rooting the system can get corrupted (Based upon the app you install) thus you would send it to the service center and they would charge a lot of money(root void your warrenty). Apparently i am researching how to create and flash scattle files (Backup images of all system files,recovery.img,boot.img........) in Lenovo a3500-HV(Companies use this method to install android after the tablet is made).

Also i am researching how to create a clockworkmod recovery which will help in flashing updates and flash.zip modification and will also create nandroid backup of your entire system

If you can wait a few more days (5-6) days i will email you a set of tutorials from backuping imei numbers to creating scatter files(Right now i am sorting the best tutorial and good information from the junk in the different forums and blogs). With this information you do not need to go to the service center for any software issue anymore all you would need is an computer and a OTG cable (the cable used to connect phone to computer) and if you install custom recovery you would not need that also (Saved over Rs6000 in my previous tablet software problems)

I am also planning to make a thread upon the LENOVO a3500-HV

Also i have a few QUESTION i want to know if you are facing these problems as i want to know if it is only in my tablet or the entire firmware

-Does the tablet restart between every 4-5-6 hours

-The GPS does not work Test using GPS TEST app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest&hl=en ) Already found some fixes but it needs root

-Can you boot into recovery mode or does it get stuck in the boot logo

-Can you install CPU-Z ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=en ) and check if the hardware is the mt6582 model (Picture given below)

LAST of all can you give me your email id as yau are the only other Lenovo A3500-HV (Model is new) member i could find and i will first email all the tutorials i.e. doc,vedios,pdf to you and help you through email and chat

And if you only want to root and don't care it goes to the service center please atleast tell me if the root is working or not THANL YOU

Email ID - anandisrocking007@gmail.com

:victory:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] MidoTayel:
Thanks for reply and that's my email midotayel@gmail.com
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ibraheem_alex:
GREAT !!

I finally found other guys having Lenovo A3500-HV :)

[MENTION=5930688]MidoTayel[/MENTION]

I guess you can use vRoot to root this model of lenovo (A3500).

But as [MENTION=5155371]anandisrocking007[/MENTION] mentioned, I also recommend that you wait. Because the root may be dangerous without CWM recovery to make backup image of your system.

[MENTION=5155371]anandisrocking007[/MENTION]

I am happpy with your researching and waiting you…

I have some answers of your questions:

1- My tablet doesn't restart automatically ever from I bought it.

2- You can boot into recovery mode by holding the three buttons together (Vol. up + Vol. down + Power) after shutting down the device.

Other problems I will check them later.

Thanks.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU i had thought that i had bought a tablet with a corrupted recovery as the previous model a3000 had a different set of command to go to recovery take a look at it yourself

http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-a3000/general/lenovo-a3000-startup-modes-t2656140

So are you rooted by vroot

ok and one more thing power+vol up =Factory mode(Dangerous if you do not know what you are doing)

and if you can not understand the chinese this is the translation

工厂模式

Factory Mode

感应器校准	Sensor Calibration

自动测试	Automatic Test

单项测试	Individual Tests

测试报告	Test Report

调试测试项	Debugging Test Items

浦除e MMC	Format e-MMC

版本信息	Version Information

重启手机	Restart The Phone

and again thank you also tonight/tomorrow morning i will send a set of ussd(you just have to press call after typing the code) code to check if the bootloader of the phone is locked like asus(Then i can not flash and root as it will brick th phone[though the chances of this happening in lenovo is 2% as all the previous model's bootloader is unlocked but better safe than sorry]):D
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Hi [MENTION=716852]divergent[/MENTION] and [MENTION=365266]ibraheem_alex[/MENTION] can you type the following USSD codes in your device

Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:

Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked

Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked

Please give me a feedback... i can make the tutorials and instructions but i also need you the give feedback and help it can incrase my work speed i shall try to publish everything by this wednesday-thusday......
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ibraheem_alex:
Hi [MENTION=5155371]anandisrocking007[/MENTION]

I am sorry for the late reply .. I was very busy.

I still not rooted my Lenovo A3500

I just suggest to use vRoot but I didn't know the result.

Thank you for your chinese translation of Factory Mode .. I accedently format my device first time when I trying to boot into recovery mode :) :)

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After I typing USSD code the code is gone after latest star "*" and nothing happen !!!

What should I do after that ?? .. How to go to Service info ?!!
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] MidoTayel:
Thanks for all and I wanna know if it's dangerous to root it or no ??
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Hi [MENTION=365266]ibraheem_alex[/MENTION] so the USSD anomaly is not only for my phone its ok not to worry i am 95% sure that lenovo does not have locked bootloader also did you check the GPS is it working also use CPU-Z to check the chipset model mine is MT6582 when everything is over i would be uploading the scatterfile backup for everyone to use i just want to know if more than one type of model is released as different countries have different chipset but the same model (Pss..It won't have an impact on the tutorials that i shall post as you shall make a backup of your own phone :highfive:)

Tutorial Update- i have managed to download some vedios from sites and found a lot of tutorials that i have saved in .docx format just 1-2 more sites are left i shall then sort out the best one and if require will merge some to make a better one all and all i shall post it within a few days the tablet is an huge investment i think its fine to be a little patient.......:rolleyes: (Pss...i shall be uploading it in google drive and will publish the link...:good:)

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Hi [MENTION=5930688]MidoTayel[/MENTION] let me put this in simple words take windows for example where there is a guest account and there is a admin account in guest you can use the software but can not write anything in the C Drive(Also can't install software which are stored in C Drive) in that way Windows's C Drive=System Partition on android so when you get a phone its always in guest mode when you root it it gives you admin access. Some apps require to write or change file for it to work eg ROMtoolbox , Xposed module etc when you are not rooted the apps save all files into the data partition and if any problem occurs you can do a factory reset (i.e deleting the data partition) and it will be the same but if you are rooted and have some problem in the system partition even factory reset won't it goes to the service centre and they charge. Scatter file backup and nandroid backup are ways to backup an entire android OS ie system,data partition along with others its like you are creating an entire android installation setup and when your phone is bricked you can reinstall it. Overall i can tell you that the privilages of root outweigh the risk a lot what every you do try to research a little (I took 2 months to root my last tablet) and always make a scatter file and/or nandroid backup as soon as you root (First backup then check the cool device i.e ASAP) you root to be 100% safe :cool:

I am making tutorial to hep you root or create a backup....

Hope this helps i was confused for weeks thinking what is root when i started android..hope you don't face the same problem :confused:

PRESS THANKS IF IT HELPS.....:victory:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ibraheem_alex:
My chipset model is MT6582 .. It is same as your chipset.

I couldn't determine if my GPS working or not...

I used the GPS Test as you mention but also I can't know if it working correctly or not .. May I will make another test while moving in car.

But I captured this photo from the app .. May it help you.

See the photo in attachments.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Hi, I have a model A3500-FL (without back camera).

GPS works, locks in about a minute out in the open. Tablet lacks AGPS (no data connection). It's MT6582 which can use Mediatek's proprietary EPO to speed up positioning, but due to no root I cannot verfy if it is working or not.

Anyone tried backing up A3500 via SPFlash or MTKdroid tools or rooting?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] MidoTayel:
Hey i wanna install the kali linux on my tab so if there is other way to do it without root it pls tell me :)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ibraheem_alex:
Hi

Me to :) .. I need to run Linux Ubuntu on my tablet.

But I think NO way to run linux without rooting your tablet. :(
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
This is how I rooted my A3500-FL under Xubuntu 14.04 (i have win 7 in VM):

1. install Virtualbox, not the OSE edition - get the full version from Oracle website and also the extesion pack (it enables direct access to USB devices)

2. Install windows (XP or 7, don't know about later versions)

3. Grab a copy of RootGenius from here

4. Enable usb debugging on tablet Connect your tablet via usb, make sure it is recognized by ubuntu, there is no need to mount it

lsusb for my device:

Bus 002 Device 004: ID 17ef:7738 Lenovo

5. Start your windows installation and mount the USB in virtualbox (there is a button for that at the bottom of a windows running your VM), make sure windows sees your device, it will probably fail to install the drivers

6. Start RootGenius, it should download and install drivers for this phone. Tutorial including usb debugging here. Click root a wait for a minute. Done :)

If yu are running windows skip steps 1-2.

Optional: make full system backup here

I did a backup before rooting. MTK tools somehow sneaked su binary past the android defences and got shell root after backing up.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] piuma:
use kingo android root .i tested it,but use it with your responsibility ;)

anyone has stock rom for a3500 .plz i need it :crying:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] vetfactor:
hi, friends

i am going to buy this device shortly after my galaxy wonder had been theft.

i love cyanogenmod roms and i think that we can port CM11 or CM12 to this device in the near future.

i know that the device is really new but nothing impossible.

we can work together fro the project and i will inform you the day i will by the device.

cheers;)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
So did you screw up your device using kingo:confused:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] lenghonglin:
Thanks very much
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] jam.ali:
doesn't work anymore

after upgrading to kitkat(official) i've lost root permission, i've tried to root it again with Root Genius but this time it doesn't work.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
How did you upgrade? OTA updater shows me only some minor version upgrade.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] jam.ali:
go to settings>about tablet>check for new version software, you will find the new software version(1.1GB)
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
This is what i get:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
I guess it also depends on which country you are in i am getting a 60 mb update

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Sorry i could not give the tutorials sooner i had an exam comming up soon.....
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Maybe different hw version. My tablet is A3500-FL

EDIT:

Update to 4.4. became available today.

Any root tools available for 4.4?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ryllycasey:
hi guys, i need some help. my apk's are saying "application is not installed" after i reboot my device.. also, when i go to sdcard, the memory is 0 bytes and only showing an android icon.. tried using working memory card on this phone, still not working.. please help.. thanks in advance
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] PrinceOfAbyss:
I have the A3500-FL and want to root it. However, I don't want to use RootGenius.

Ideally I'd like to use SPFT to flash a CWM recovery and then install the SuperSU script, then finally restore stock recovery.

However, I'm not able to find a complete ROM package from Lenovo to extract the stock recovery. And can't perform a Readback with SPFT as MTK Droid tool's option to create the device's scatter file is greyed out.

Ideas?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Try SPFT, it should work without root, phone/tablet does not even have to be booted.

AFAIK, you need rooted phone to be able to extract images via Droid Tools. Did you install drivers (if using windows)?

Look at my post in this thread, I did manage to make old rom images, but had to click on "root" button in MTK droid tools and that immediately rooted my tablet.

Anyway, there is a new android 4.4 rom in the OTA update, according to the user info, not yet rootable by root genius.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ryllycasey:
application is not installed

I have the a3500-HV, when i installed apk's on my sdcard and reboot my phone, it say's application is not installed.. when i go to sdcard, it gives me 0bytes and just android logo.. please help.. thanks
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] BigSoli:
Hi

I am very glad to see that I have fellow owners of lenovo a3500, so let me answer some of ur questions

1st my lenovo doesn't auto-shutdown ever

2nd after some tries I got the GPS connection working fine

3rd I have the same processor model MT6582

And lastly I don't know how to get to recovery mode

Hope I was of some help , and waiting for good news.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
Nobody does, it's orbiting the planet [emoji3]
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] ryllycasey:
I have the a3500-HV, when i installed apk's on my sdcard and reboot my phone, it say's application is not installed.. when i go to sdcard, it gives me 0bytes and just android logo.. please help.. thanks
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
anybody try towelroot for this device? im still waiting for the right software to root my device..im also lenovo a3500-hv user... any updates?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Thanks for the reply

1st that auto shutdown occured only in the first few days in the last few weeks this does not happen to me

2nd to enter the recovery press volume + and volume - and power buttons together:p:good:

Hope this helps i am preparing a set of tutorials for creating backup CWM and restore along with other things it would be in docs and vedio (Became late because i was busy with my exams) :laugh:

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Those of you who get root access with the following apps please confirm along with if it is version 4.2.2 or version 4.4.2

Universal Androot

Farmaroot

One clickroot

Root Genius

Vroot

1 click root

Kingo Root

SRS Easy Root

Superone Click Root

Unlock Root

Search them in google and please give feedback also after the root findout by restarting once more if the root is permanent of temporary as some of them might revert back to the urooted state after restart:D

If all else Fails Last try this ------

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

http://koush.com/post/superuser
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] cshadow:
[MENTION=5155371]anandisrocking007[/MENTION]

Model number: A3500-FL, stock 4.2.2. ROM, kernel 3.4.5, build A3500FL_A422_01_14_140321_BG

Temporary root shell acquired via MTK droid tools, permanent root via Root Genius.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
I am thinking of updating my device to 4.4.2 has anyone got root for this version:confused:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] MidoTayel:
i noticed that it goes turn off automatically after no use of it for period of time

any reasons ??
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] BigSoli:
Now I have an update of1.10GB

lenovo a3500-hv_a442_01_s031

Does anyone know its contents??

And is there any solution for the very long charging time?

Thanks in advance.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Its an update for android 4.4.2 Kitkat you can update it but be warned till now nobady is able to root it yet

Hey GUYs i have finally finished my tutorials today and will be uploading it in google drive it will contain a lot of guides from creating ROM Dumps to making backups to making custom recovery i have searched the entire net and found the best tutorials i can find both documents and vedios and pictures some of them are original copied from website and some of them are modified/merged to help you understand everything Hope you would like it with this even the most noob can make a custom recovery provided you read everything and also have some common sense and do not rush every thing (Double check everything) I will be Making the thread tomorrow and over time will try to get more tutorials ans softwares in it and will be providing you the link to the site it is not meant for only Lenovo a3500 but for every MTK Devices so far........,..:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Since it is my first thread (Though i have helped a lot and written a lot of post)......I am not sure where to post it Its just a bunch or tutorials and softwares and files and vedios so any help please post a link......:confused:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
thanks..im waiting for that.. i wish there is a way now how to root our device.. more power..
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Yes i have found a was how to root it not yet tried it but it might work the trick is to create the CWM and then root it from there.....will post it soon My connection is slow so it will take some time to upload:crying:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
nice..i hope it works...:good:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] piuma:
no, it isn't because kingo .use kingo and don't worry:)

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hey,you are not alone.i have exactly same problem,and i seached all the net,but i dont find out any solution and nobody can help me. but i looking for stock ROM of lenovo a3500 to flash my tablet.i think that is only solution .but there is not any stock ROM for it available now.if you find it say me plz. support center in my country can't solve this problem and said wait for new version 4.4.2 .because in his opinion update my phone can solve my problem! but until that time i have to install my apps and games on tablet storage memory and i use sd card for music and movie files. but i am searching for stock ROM anyway...

only chane that i applied was:

1- root it with kingo

2- uninstall some default apps with clean master

what app you use for root your lenovo?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] andreilp34:
:good:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
so kingo root really works on this device? :confused:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
i tried kingo in my lenovo a3500-hv..it does'nt work.. it cant install the driver..
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] anandisrocking007:
Finally The Tutorial is here

[MENTION=5930688]MidoTayel[/MENTION]
[MENTION=365266]ibraheem_alex[/MENTION]
[MENTION=2563206]cshadow[/MENTION]

@BigSoli
[MENTION=5870018]exodus1111[/MENTION]
[MENTION=5939888]piuma[/MENTION]

Hi i have just finished making my tutorial thread check it out it shall help you in rooting, flashing, creating a nandroid flashtool backup fixing gps error.......bla...bla...bla...etc hope you like it soon i am going to root my device and create a thread and post the backup there hope you like it it also says an very easy way to port custom ROM

O and one more thing please give me a feedback if the tutorials worked or not thank you and don't forget to hit thanks

GUIDES Collection 101-Romdump CWM Backup Flashing Editing etcGUIDES Collection 101-Romdump CWM Backup Flashing Editing etc

Link
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
at last.. thank you very much... i will visit now your thread.. keep sharing...:good:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] piuma:
yes,it can't install the driver,but after you install the driver ,it can root your device.

i accidentaly dawnload and install 'mobogenie' (an andoid app store and file manager) and after installation,drriver automatically installed. and then kingo recognize my device. it isn't good way but that work!
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
thanks to you..i already root my device.. my question is.. it this will work in version 4.4.2?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] piuma:
your welcome. i have 4.2.2 and i don't test it on 4.4.2. sorry
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] BigSoli:
Thank you man

I'll read and watch the tutorial carefully.

Ad then try it and give you a feedback.
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
i wish someone try this in version 4.4.2.. so that i can upgrade now my rom..and root it..lol..
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] Mad saint uden:
to the original poster.

I have you looked on the russian forum for lenovo?

I have been on there for a month since getting my a8-5500-h and becoming aware that the HV & H variants are the same in most lenovo models...it is just a case of swapping the roms.

The directions are not clear even with google translate & so I made an English version....

Is your device not there?
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] sriss:
VROOT

VROOT always works...

download from my signature

:good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] mousa55:
Hi All,

i have lenovo A3500-HV with 4.4.2 kitkat version, i tried all ways to root my tablet but nothing working "vroot, Farmaroot or ROOT Genius"

please your support to root this model.

Thanks
[Lenovo A3500 Questions & Answers] exodus1111:
we have same model..lenovo a3500-hv.. i rooted it by kinggo root..but in version 4.2.2.. i dont upgrade yet..so i didnt know if it is work also in 4.4.2 version.. please try it..and inform me if it success..so that i can upgrade now my rom in 4.4.2 version.. thanks..