yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lion567:
[MENTION=3704090]thejan2009[/MENTION], you don't have to install any driver for SP FT on Linux, but you have to open access to corresponding USB VID and PID via udev (add a row to 51-android.rules which is ordinary lies in /etc/udev/rules.d/). On some Linux derivatives you should be a member of uucp or dialout group to have write access to virtual TTY. To find out if you've got access you can switch off your tablet run "dmesg | grep usb" and connect it to PC. You should get smth like this

[ 6545.938302] cdc_acm 1-11:1.1: ttyACM0: USB ACM device
[ 6548.525488] usb 1-11: USB disconnect, device number 6
[ 6555.977807] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 7 using xhci_hcd
[ 6556.106960] usb 1-11: New USB device found, idVendor=0e8d, idProduct=2000
[ 6556.106963] usb 1-11: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
[ 6556.106965] usb 1-11: Product: MT65xx Preloader
[ 6556.106967] usb 1-11: Manufacturer: MediaTek

On Ubuntu 14.x you also have to add USB VID and PID to modemmanager black list (/etc/udev/rules.d/20-mm-blacklist-mtk.rules) or disable modemmanager. Check for cdc_acm loadable kernel module after, it can gone together with modemmanager and should be restarted.

IMHO fatsboot ot even adb are more useful tools under Linux. As [MENTION=3477318]Tsul[/MENTION] already mentioned above, if you run 5.0.x ROM, you have unlocked bootloader and you can flash any partition via fastboot.

If you are comfortable with standard Linux dd command, and have rooted your tablet, you can use adb shell to do the job

shell@A10-70L:/ $ su
root@A10-70L:/ # ls -al /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/recovery
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2016-03-25 23:50 recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
root@A10-70L:/ # grep mmcblk0p10 /proc/partitions
179 10 16384 mmcblk0p10
root@A10-70L:/ # dd if=/storage/sdcard1/recovery.img of=/dev/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/recovery bs=1024 count=16384

udev rules also required for adb and fastboot.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
These are actually my attempts at rooting the device. I tried once more with fastboot, it seems that tablet received the recovery img, but then it failed with "partition 'recovery' not support flash." Well whatever. I'll try this another time, but for now, thank you for the replies!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lion567:
It seems that you still have old KK bootloader - I've seen such OTA update (A10-70L_S000115_160119_ROW.zip) without lk.bin inside.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
[MENTION=5469284]lion567[/MENTION] Thanks for the Linux info!

[MENTION=3704090]thejan2009[/MENTION] That error message means you have the old "Kitkat" bootloader installed. If you want better Fastboot support, you have to use SPFT or root to flash another bootloader. Either my patched Kitkat one, or the Lollipop one. You can find both for the Tab 2 A10-70F in this archive. (Patched Kitkat bootloader: Kitkat/lk.patched.bin; Lollipop bootloader: Lollipop/lk.bin).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lion567:
[MENTION=5919159]Tzul[/MENTION], are you sure? :confused:

AFAIK preloader and bootloader are different things. In stock ROM for SPFT bootloader image file name is lk.bin not preloader_hq8752_tb_b2b_l (20150907).bin ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
[MENTION=5469284]lion567[/MENTION] Oops, you're right of course. In my original message, I also wrote what preloader goes along with each bootloader, but I decided to delete that, and removed the wrong part of the sentence.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muh00mad:
Dear Guys,

I've bought a Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70F with preinstalled Android 5.0.1, I tried to install the recovery at the link but the SPFT status gets red and shows Download DA [something] and the timer keeps running till a message appear of action timeout.

I also tried Tzul guide at this link and the result is the same, however now my tab won't even open and when it connect to PC the preloader appear at device manager but the tab don't show anything and the SPFT can not connect to it.

my quesions are:

1) is there a way to fix the booating (i guess it got messed up)?

2) is there a way to install the TWRP without messing it again.

I'm running on windows 8.1 and the SP Flash Tool version is 5.1524.00.000.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparkrite:
Hi, I just dropped back in on this thread, used to be an active thread but has been superseded by this one:-

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-lenovo-tab-2-a10-70-root-t3279322

All your answers can be found there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old faithful:
For starters you need SPFT 5.1548, although 5.1532 should also work. You may also have to remove the SPFT drivers as well using USBDeview. Finally make sure you use the same USB port and make sure power management is turned off for the USB ports as well.

Read the first post of the sister thread like was suggested before and if you need detailed instructions I've made a tutorial, I've posted a link a few days ago on that thread.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loner.:
Does this matter to us?

TWRP 3.0.2-0 Released

Apr 5, 2016

TWRP 3.0.2-0 is out now for all currently supported devices.

What’s new in 3.0.2-0:

Fix a bug with the input box that affected masked inputs (passwords). This fixes decrypt of full device encryption on devices that support decrypt. This bug also impacts encrypted backups. Users are highly encouraged to stop using 3.0.1 if you use encrypted backups or if you need decrypt of data in TWRP.Add Greek translation to some builds.

We need your help! The bulk of TWRP work is done by 3 people on a volunteer basis. We have pushed most of our device files to*our github*and we have*a gerrit instance. If you have the ability, please help us maintain our official devices and/or add your device to our official device list. Thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Productiongeek:
Would you please post the instructions to root the Lenovo Tab2 a10-70f with Lollipop? I am using the latest OTA update from Lenovo.

Please?

Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
did you read post one here ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Productiongeek:
Yes. I am reading through the entire post this weekend. Much of it is over my head and I'm trying to overcome my confusion...

I think I understand it is possible to root lollipop with Kingoroot, then replace King with Supersume, and install TWRP...

Is this correct?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
The TWRP 3.0.0 that lion567 compiled has no support for encrypted Android, and therefore doesn't suffer from related bugs.

Of course it would be nice to have a version of TWRP 3 that does support encrypted Android, and if someone is going to build it, he/she should use the latest version of TWRP 3 anyway.

No. Just install a custom recovery, i.e. TWRP. You can try to do that via Fastboot (if your tablet has the new bootloader), or always with the SPFT.

After installing TWRP, immediately boot it (so that it doesn't get replaced by the stock recovery), and then install SuperSU from within TWRP (just leave TWRP via the Reboot menu, it should automatically offer to install SuperSU; or check if there's an "Instal SuperSU" button in the Advanced menu).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarkyboyUK:
I hear of people rooting this device in order to remove the "bloatware" - what is it exactly that you guys are removing from this tablet please and does it make a significant difference to performance?

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
[MENTION=5526857]MarkyboyUK[/MENTION] "Bloatware" is everything that is pre-installed but deemed useless or unnecessary. Different people will therefore consider different apps bloatware.

This tablet includes a bunch of foreign language apps, e.g. Japanese ones, but they aren't active if you're using the tablet in other regions of the world. Removing those foreign language apps therefore makes no difference to performance. Deleting them will free some storage space, but since it is on the system partition, which is normally read-only, most people won't be able to make use of that freed space either.

There are also some other apps, like LenovoID. They might be running in the background constantly, and therefore consume some memory (RAM) and a tiny bit of performance. People like to disable or delete those apps mainly to free up more RAM and to prevent those apps from "spying" / phoning home.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iru786:
Hi Guys,

Is there any easier method to root this device ? I used Kingo Root and it does not work. i am on latest updated for the software on this.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old faithful:
I would posit that bloatware is more specifically poorly written, inefficient apps supplied by large commercial entities, basically designed to generate income while adding little value if any to users under its heavy gloss and interface glitz.

Pretty much most of the stuff coming out from Google and constantly updating your device whether you like it or not.

ReSent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old faithful:
You should check the sister thread, which contains pretty much everything you need to know.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iru786:
Thanks... I should clarify my question a bit more. I have used the method to root it and has flashed TWRP and SU but i am not able to update SU binary and because of this, Not able to grant root access to any apps
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old faithful:
The best way to update the binary would be to download the latest stable SU release as a zip to the root of your sd card and install it from TWRP.

Also wiping the Android cache and the Dalvik is a good practice to prevent possible conflicts.

HTH...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iru786:
Did all of the above... Still the same issue for some reason.

I have rooted quite a few devices before but never has this issue. So scratching my head with this one.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old faithful:
I would then suggest you simply start by reloading the OEM ROM through SPFT, because as you probably know resetting the device to factory settings doesn't really restore anything especially anything modified in the system partition. Flashing with SPFT OTOH insures everything is fresh and is really a no brainer once you got the proper preloader driver and SPFT version.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iru786:
Sorted. Reflashed the stock ROM and did the rooting... Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EpicEnigma:
I'm curious as well!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Old faithful:
Check the sister thread
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EpicEnigma:
Use kingroot, closed thread ;) thanks guys!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaliTexan5:
Which is the file to download? I've had Google Translate translate the page and find nothing about either A10-70F or 70L. Have even looked forward a few pages on that site and it honestly looks like the same page duplicated over and over.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimguesik199:
Advanced

Use 'Kingroot'. After, you can change root app from 'Kingroot' to 'Super SU' by using 'Super-sume pro' in google play store. If it is well, also you can install xposed easily.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
[MENTION=4321206]kimguesik199[/MENTION] Why do that, if you can simply use TWRP and install SuperSU from there?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferrvittorio:
Hi,

anyone knows where to find custom roms for this tablet?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian_vg:
KingRoot doesn't work anymore with the Android 6.0 update on this tablet.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzul:
[MENTION=1129854]adrian_vg[/MENTION] Already answered in the other thread.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian_vg:
Nice!

I missed that particular thread. Thanks för the heads-up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jessexb:
Hi Ondigo,

Thank you for your link for the stock rom, unfortunately, dropbox has disable the link, where did you download it originally?

Thank you very much
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ondigo:
Try using the below link
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jessexb:
downloading...................thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkcorre:
help me ondigo, i failed to flahs using SP flash tool

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can u help for step by step flashing it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nadaaaaa:
Install the drivers. Run the SP flash tool. Select the scatter file . Click download. Plug the Micro USB to the tablet (switched off). That's it!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FreakMurderer:
Anybody, please make CPU(SOC) info screenshots from this 2 apps:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalwire.aida64&hl=en

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kinocat.andinfo

I be very appreciate
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shad0wguy:
Thanks for the link Ondigo. Lollipop on this tablet is just garbage.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VladanL:
satisfied owner

First, many thanks for Ondigo's very helpfull advices and links. U are the king!

I have this tab from bestbuy (It was bought in Miami and my friend bring me this cool piece of hardware to Serbia).

After two updates it got lollipop 5.0.1 and tab works great (still :))

Only problem i had was with Dolby Atmos. It just stopped working (at all) and solution was to stop two of services from this app and clear cash (and maybe data, don't remember).

Now I'm wondering if there is really (checked) (working) solution for rooting this tab after update to 5.0.1?

Did anyone rotted this tab at this stage?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VladanL:
No root access for now...

I want to share few information with you guys:

Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70F; Updated to Android 5.0.1

Super-Root.apk FAILED

(Root_master_site, Rotdashi_cnet) FAILED

TowelRoot FAILED

KingoRoot FAILED

For now, no root access for this tab.

I didn't try via PC, adb, drivers, applications because don't wanna get it bricked.

So, question stays:

Did anyone rotted this tab at this stage?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimboblunn:
Is a safe root available now?

Is there a safe root out? I too have just bought this tab and urgently need root. Can't seem to find anything with meat on the bones. Unlike rooting my Z2. All help very much appreciated!!..;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferossan:
As long you are not on Lollipop, yes, you can root it without problem (avoid King-root). After getting root (on 4.4.4), don't make any updates, it's not recommended, Lollipop has lots of problems on this device, at least on this time.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramin martinez:
Do you know how to downgrade 4.4 from 5.0?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimboblunn:
Lenovo A10-70F Root

Have done it a couple of times on my Z2 Lollipop to KitKat 4.2. Can you advise flash tool and links? Lots of thanks in advance. ☺
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferossan:
Just download the ROM from the link posted by Ondigo in this thread (post #42, editing part) there you will have the Drivers, SP flash tool and ROM.

1) Turn off the Tablet

2) Uncompress and Install the Drivers on Windows

3) Uncompress the ROM anywhere on Windows

4) Uncompress and run the SP flash tool. Follow this instructions http://androidxda.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool

That is it. You should end up with KK 4.4.4
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramin martinez:
Thank you so much

is it different between A10-70F and A10-70L ROM? can i flash this rom for A10-70L?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferossan:
Yes.

"F" version is Wi-Fi only

"L" version is Wi-Fi + 4G/3G (Data only)

The ROM posted is for "F" version.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nadaaaaa:
Why to avoid king root? I had no problems with it.

I mean except that bricks the device if you try to update.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ferossan:
Because it installs a "non standard" SuperSu and does not work fine with some programs that need root access. I learn it the hard way and had to remove and replace it with the "regular" one.

See here how: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Is there ANY way to root on 5.0.1 for now?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclaim494:
tried many time to flash with all drivers installed. The SP flash tool just does not want to start flashing. please help

trying to downgrade to 4.4 stock rom.

how do i ensure SP flash tool in in searching mode- mine never says searching ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kazzxtrismus:
There's king removal tools on play store that will also replace their superuser with super su properly!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boxa72:
I just downloaded source code from Lenovo and just threw it in Android Kitchen so maybe I can cook something up. No promises?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brotherofkalel:
I updated to lollipop on 2 new Lenovo Tab2 A7-10F devices this week. Tried kingroot and a bunch of others on Sept 16 with no success.

Today (Sept 18) I installed a 16GB SDCARD and tried again and it worked.

Got the latest android apk version of Kingroot (V4.50) from here: http://www.kingroot.net/

Then replaced SU with SuperSU and uninstalled the King parts following instructions from here: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html

I then uninstalled the 'Purify' app it installed too. I'd just rather stick with what I know = SuperSU.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadmasta5:
When I open kingroot it says "No root strategy available." Are you on the latest firmware?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I just upgraded to newest firmware a few days. Were you on than when you upgraded?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
As you say you have rooted a Lenovo Tab 2 a7-10f not a Lenovo Tab 2 a10-70f right??????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
What do he mean with installing a sd card? Did he just plug it in?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
I mean that this thread is for Lenovo Tab 2 a10-70f and not a7-10.

So does anyone had success rooting Lenovo Tab 2 a10-70f with lollipop 5.01 ????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brotherofkalel:
Correct, Lenovo Tab 2 a7-10f

not

a Lenovo Tab 2 a10-70f. But it was the latest lollipop update from the same manufacturer. Root should work the same shouldn't it?

Correct, I did not have an SDCARD when I first tried to root and it failed. Just plugged one in. 48hrs and SDCARD were the only differences between it working and it not working. Maybe coincidence but I thought I'd mention it.

Yes, latest firmware.

I can't remember exactly what it said when I first opened the kingroot app, but I got it to try anyway. After a few minutes of downloading and attempting exploits it succeeded.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
Still noone had success rooting Lenovo Tab 2 a10-70f with lollipop 5.01 ????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newuseraaa:
Can somebody check if their display is running at 90hz using AIDA64?

I bought this tablet to play monsterstrike but it runs too fast.

Does rooting or lollipop fix the problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
Disappointed

I am disappointed with my new Lenovo Tab 2 a10-70f which was a name day gift from friends.

I have updated it to lollipop 5.01 and now I cannot find a way to root it safely.

I don't think I would have such problem if my device was Samsung.

I have a Samsung Tab 2 and a Samsung Galaxy zoom phone and I didn't have such problem when I got them in my hands.

My Lenovo is a very good Tab with better hardware than my old Sammy Tab 2 and zoom phone (except Infrared) but Samsung is so popular that has eaten all other Android based brands.

Too many threads about Samsung devices in xda, with too many devs making root things, root tutorials , custom roms and other magic things but for many other brands....... close to nothing.

I think that if I was CEO of Lenovo or other brand I would sell my devices rooted and with rom choices so that my brand could get much promotion just for being unique. [Well.... I would also put Infrared to all my devices too ;) ]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pedotriba:
Now guys, this what I saw in the manual after getting one of these tablets:

Is there a good way to root it without having to access the internet first?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 335Deezl:
Let's get to sucker rooted! So far, this is the only device I've ever had that I was unable to root. Come on, people, I know there's someone out there who can do it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadmasta5:
I have an idea but I need the lollipop rom. Could someone who is rooted on kitkat download but don't install the update and pull it from /cache?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skeeter8866:
I have tried also with no luck. When i connect the tablet nothing happens.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nadaaaaa:
It never says searching. Just click download and it should start flashing the same second you plug it in. I can't see how it worked with me and not with you. Try flashing using a different pc.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablob:
Do you have any KK rom to Tab 2 A10-70L? Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparkrite:
Just back a few posts.....................haven't tried it though.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62439096&postcount=35
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablob:
No, this is not for L version this is for F.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
Nothing? No one?

Still disappointed.

Still no news about rooting a10-70f with lollipop

:crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparkrite:
Hi, anybody know the last build version of Kitkat 4.4.4 before update to lollipop please ?

TIA.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hobox10:
I'm interested in picking up this tablet, but I'm wondering a few things about this tablet. Hope you guys can help, they should be easily answered:

What's the exact latest update for this tablet? 5.0? Did it get 5.1/5.1.1 yet?

Is Lollipop still actually causing issues for people with whatever the latest update is? I've seen some complaints about the 5.0 update but I'm not sure if they were cleared up with future updates or what?

Has the tablet gotten slow or sluggish over time?

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparkrite:
Anybody tried the latest version of Kingo V1.4.1 (http://www.kingoapp.com/root-update.htm) with the latest version of Lollipop?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparkrite:
This thread seems to be dying. :(

Anybody know if the update dated 26/6/2015 is Lollipop or an update to Kit Kat?

In other words what date was the first update to Lollipop?

Here's hoping someone will reply..........cheers.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
I don't think that the problem is when was the first lollipop update. I am not sure but I think you are right about 26/6 but the problem is that we cannot root our tablet on lollipop.

I think there are not enthusiasts or developers here in xda that would buy a lenovo tablet even if it is one of the most value for money tablets.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparkrite:
Cheers, thanks for replying.

Have you tried rooting with the latest Kingo, that I referred to above?

I'm not on Lollipop so I can't, but maybe you are using Lollipop so have a go and see if you

have any success.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hobox10:
panosgg, do you own the tablet? Could you look at my questions a few posts above?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panosgg:
I own this tablet and I can confirm that the latest update till now is lollipop 5.01

The tablet is not slow or sluggish but it suffers from wi-fi disconnection when it goes to sleep (stand-by)

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Well, I have not tried that because I think that the first who will do this, should be an expert, so he will not afraid of bricking his device.