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[Android General] ysheila76:
I just want to thank you because my tablet wasn't working right and almost decided to buy another one. I read your thread, but wasn't sure that I'll be able to do it, but it worked. I bought it used and it wasn't working perfectly, but now I love it, and again thanks.
[Android General] just a bird xo:
I'm attempting to unlock bootloader for rca voyager rct6873w42. Do you know if a similar process like this would work?
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
To be quite honest. There is a very big chance that the bootloader is not locked. We did the unlock but all lot of people didn't and if I flash a locked bootloader and boot cwm recovery, it boots just fine... However if you are sure that the bootloader is locked and you are unable to use the "fastboot OEM unlock" command because they didn't program the volume keys into the bootloader, then yes i believe you can use a hex editor to fix it. This should work for you I think. If it's locked that is...
[Android General] Rose Autumn:
Hello

I was just wondering what cable I needed to buy to attach it to my Windows 10 PC. I tried using a standard micro USB to USB but it doesn't recognize the device. So could you give me that link on Amazon for the right cable please?
[Android General] NepoRood:
It's just a male to male usb 2.0 cable. No micro or mini involved, just enter that in search box at Amazon :good:
[Android General] jpisini:
The micro to regular won't work you need a type A to type A. I bought the 1.5 ft and wish I had gotten bigger for the slack but it definitely works no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P0E3954/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Android General] Rose Autumn:
Hello again

Thank ya kindly.
[Android General] landj1:
Is there a root for RCA Viking Pro 6.0 , Model RCT6303W87M , Kernel 3.18.22, build RCT6303W87M-ANDROID6.0-V15-V1.15.30. I see where there's a root for other viking pro's on a older build.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Not yet. Try KingRoot and kingoroot. But for the moment I got nothing. The firmware is incompatible and actually bricked my older generation Viking pro. And the recovery is not packed the same way so I don't even know how to port a recovery to it.. sorry I can't give you a positive answer...
[Android General] landj1:
I would try Kingroot, but don't have the stock firmware to restore if bricked tablet
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
That I can get you...
[Android General] landj1:
Please do! If you don't mind. If possible the guide on how to flash. I don't believe I would use Odin to flash, is that correct . Never have done anything other than a Samsung device.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
The instructions would be the same as the Viking pro og
[Android General] landj1:
I do believe it's downloading. Chinese?? Sorry to interrupt family, I do apologise. Just in case please upload to Google drive in a few days. Merry Christmas! Thanks
[Android General] landj1:
I attached a screenshot of the about tablet.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Ok here you go. For the rct6303w87m.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1NT41MSyvtXZTRxcFhVR08wdDg/view?usp=drivesdk
[Android General] landj1:
Thank you sir! I will give a shot.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Merry Christmas! :)
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
i accidentally flashed the surf1001 preloader. is there any hope for my tablet?
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Yeah I've done it before. You can flash your preloader alone... If you plug it into the computer, do you get a connection in sp flash tool?
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
no no connection in spft
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Ok this is how you do it. Load up the compatible preloader from another x.12.x firmware in sp flash tool. Only select the preloader and click on download. Now plug the tablet in with the dual USB cable to the computer. Only that cable no other. Note push reset just to make sure you're starting from scratch. And push and hold vol+. Hold it all the way until the computer says it's done flashing. If it doesn't work, try vol - or power and vol+ together...
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
didn't work either, spft wont even recognize my tablet
[Android General] NepoRood:
Figure out how to manipulate ALL buttons at once, Power, Volume Up, Volume Down, and the Reset Button. I've been in your situation, and when I held them All, the preloader flashed...

EDIT:

Make sure to hold them all during the flash, and select preloader only from the tool
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
thank you both. spft is now at least recognizing my tablet

got the preloader flashed. i'm now flashing surf 1001 rom WITHOUT preloader.

i got my tablet back up and running.
[Android General] NepoRood:
Glad to hear it. People can knock these cheap Chinese devices all they want, they're sure hard to brick though :highfive:
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
a few questions guys

- does anyone have a working twrp for the xx.12.xx devices

- does anyone know where i can find a custom rom or a rom ( not stock) compatible with xx.12.xx devices
[Android General] piperx:
Have you read any of this thread or did you just blindly post ?

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[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
calm down bud it was just a question, and that wasnt even a real answer.
[Android General] piperx:
Yes, it was an answer, ðŸ˜

If you read this thread, and the other one, it does say several times, no ROM or kernel for these devices.
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
no offense to anyone who took their time to compile and work on this forum, i thank you all, but who even has time to so through

over 50 pages of material. it was much simpler to ask. and my question was about a twrp recovery.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
It's all good. There is no twrp for the x.12.x and i was working on a ROM but I unfortunately bricked my tablet and that is no longer in the works.
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
well thanks for the help man and how did you brick your tablet]
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Some new versions of the tablet came out with Android 6.0 and I was experimenting...
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
mind linking me to a few potentials, because ive been waiting on 6.0
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Well there's the rct6303w87m7 with a mtk8127 just like ours and there's the rct6303w87m with a mtk8163( that one is 64bit).. I really advise against it but here is a link to the m7:

http://www.pan115.com/file/yYhxXea7
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
i downloaded that one but couldnt figure out a way to flash it, but i was using spft to flash. i may try using CWM how do you suggest
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
It flashes with spft. But if you flash it, it will brick your tablet. That is not the same as the one I posted a few days ago. The other one is m. This one is m7
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
hard brick as in no coming back? and i couldnt even figure out how to down load the forsaken thing from that chinese server
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Actually, this tablet is easier to bring back from a hard brick. If the preloader is not compatible or even absent, you can usually bring it back the way you brought back yours. But the preloader on this version is half compatible. And I can't flash anything anymore even tho spft recognises the tablet. It always results in an error. The partitions are not emmc
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
do you have any plans on reviving it from its current state, and i take it the firmware from a few days ago didnt work either
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
The one from a few days ago is very much incompatible as it is not the same architecture...
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
what achitecture does our tablet run on
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Arm. The other one is arm64
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
I downloaded some firmware for you.. Wyatt versions have you tried yet? [MENTION=4717484]nannycrick[/MENTION]
[Android General] nannycrick:
No I haven't yet. Did you load it to a link in your OP?
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
No I downloaded from China. I'm it right now but I'll upload when I get home in a few of hours. Where did the scatter file you used cone from?
[Android General] nannycrick:
I originated my original scatter when I rooted. I used MTK Droid Tools to generate the scatter. Just a note...in a Lenovo Tab2 forum the op has a link to a OneDrive archive. Tzul was kind enough to load a scatter for that RCA. It loaded using SPFT but didn't flash to my rct6203. I looked there because I own a rooted Tab2. (The replacement of the rct6203w46) Tzul was kind enough to try to help, but I didn't want to take the forum off topic. That's why I appealed to you. You're working with the sister tablet of the 6203. It'll be parts if I can't get it going!

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

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I'm also not in a hurry to get it running. It's been sitting on the shelf since November! Absolutely no rush or pressure!

A note...if you can help me fix it...I will share this with the world, and they will proclaim you a god among devs!
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
No need fit the proclamation..Lol... I'll help you guys out..or tablets are very close in fact.. But different enough that you couldn't use the firmware from ours.but I found yours . what is your exact model number? You wouldn't happen to know what version of the firmware was on your tablet originally?
[Android General] nannycrick:
I think I still have the original build.prop with the files I got off from that backup. I'll look when I get home....I'm at work myself.

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Okay..here's that build prop info stored in my PC. The date states it's from 5/16/2014.

Build I'd = KOT49Hro

Build display id= RCT6203W46 android 4.4.2 v51 v1.9.50ro. Custom build 1427612271ro, sdk=19ro.

Build fingerprint RCA/RCT6203W46 : 4.4.2/KOT49H/1403616259. Mediatek platform MT8127.

If you want more info, let me know.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Coo I'm looking..find some firmware but not tree same versions.. Cold you uploade the twrp image you have?
[Android General] nannycrick:
Here's where I got it...

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/rca-rct6203w46-pro10-tablet-catch-thread-t3093290
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
ok so i didn't find the firmware version that was in your build prop. but i found three firmware packs that have potential. follow the instructions in the firmware section of the op. try these in order.

1: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4bOoJ_E5XzVnJfa19FdHNQT1k/view?usp=sharing

2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4bOoJ_E5XzVlBQelVWR3JSVm8/view?usp=sharing

3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4bOoJ_E5XzdXpBQWppUEJKanM/view

do not flash the preloader... your preloader is still working and it is the only thing working for you at the moment.. only flash the preloader if nothing will flash and you are getting broom errors... but if the preloader is incompatible, that's it! use the sp flash tools i posted. let me know how it pans out.
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
BTW this is a surf1000

http://www.accent.ma/content/surf1000-0

look familiar?
[Android General] nannycrick:
Looks alarmingly familiar! A remarketed 6203? Same tablet, different name?

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I'll try & keep you posted. I can't brick it any further, so I have everything to gain, nothing to lose! Thanks for the research & time!
[Android General] NepoRood:
If you've still got a working preloader, you can brick it further, lol. My Viking is dead, no preloader at all.

I hope you get your tab up and running, that'd be great for you guys :)
[Android General] jerryvail35:
stupid question here...? dosent the recovery that vampirefo made work on both x9x and x12x. and if so why not leave it aloan? if it works , dont fix it.
[Android General] nannycrick:
Sorry to hear about your Viking! I hope you can get it going. Right now, I'm still having a SPFT issue. Not flashing anything! Tried to load the "rescue files on my rct6203, and a Lollipop update on my Lenovo Tab2. Nothing flashed. My working Tab2 (another mtk8127 tablet) makes a "ping" upon connection but no flash. harm to my Tab2 cause the recovery mode is working. It's gotta be an SPFT issue. I have the correct drivers installed but nothing flashes, no moving colored bar seen on the flash tool. I have to go back thru the tutorials. Still a learning curve for me!
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
The recovery that vampirefo made was non touch..and no still even that one requires a kernel swap between .12 and .9. For touch recoveries, the .9 and the .12 have what sends to be another 90 degree differences in the orientation of the touch panel...
[Android General] jerryvail35:
ok.... im going to try and get someone to help us. maybe he can or cant. time will only tell.
[Android General] NepoRood:
The recovery that [MENTION=2472806]vampirefo[/MENTION] made is awesome, I'm very thankful that he took the time to make it. I just wouldn't mind having TWRP touch (most of my devices have TWRP). I'm going to try some "older" versions tomorrow, but, I'm really expecting the same results. But, I gotta try :D

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Your tab is in bad shape too, lol! I've already ordered another Viking, and am now thinking about just grabbing 2 while I'm there (I have a feeling I'm going to brick another). Anyway, I'm missing my show #TWD...
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
I'm sorry I replied to the wrong post earlier... When the tablet is of and you plug it in to the computer, do you get the mtk preloader mode with a com port? It's ok if it lasts five seconds..It's not supposed to stay on..
[Android General] NepoRood:
I unbricked my Viking by plugging it in to the PC with usb (2, in my case), then pressing and holding all 4 buttons: Volume up and down, power and reset, I had to keep them pressed while the Preloader flashed. After that, I flashed a firmware as stated in the guide and everything is back to normal.

I thought you might want to try with your tab, may be worth a shot :)
[Android General] nannycrick:
Thankfully.. my Tab2 isn't bricked, and has a development forum of it's own! I did have some trouble upgrading it to Lollipop but figured it out. We have great devs that have stable root, ported TWRP recovery stable & working, and a firmware repository for the KitKat & Lollipop versions. That's both the 10" A10-70F and L models. I have Xposed, ViperAtmos, and a very good Walkman port all working without issue! I'm good there. I just wanted to get the RCA running. I bricked, and now I want to unbrick it. It's a matter of pride now! LOL!

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-lenovo-tab-2-a10-70-root-t3279322
[Android General] tylerbarnes70:
Well thank all f you for the help. I'll check back in here every so often to see what progress is made. i ixed my tablet from a brick so that's fine by me.
[Android General] Texbrew:
[MENTION=4666511]smartmanvartan[/MENTION], First, thank you for this thread. New forum member here, first post. Just bought an RCA Viking Pro tablet yesterday, Build number:

RCT6303W87M7-ANDROID6.0-V20-V1.15.70-SAM

(slightly different from user landj1's tablet).

The link you gave him at google drive (new user, not allowed to post links yet) is for

RCT6303W87M-ANDROID6.0-V15-V1.15.30

Do you think it will work for my apparently later build version?

I bought this modestly priced tablet for the purpose of rooting, removing bloatware and hopefully installing a linux OS on it, but I don't want to brick it the first week. I haven't even tried rooting it yet, want to get a firmware backup first.

While I wait for your reply I will go back to the top of the thread and hit the "Thanks" button, then do a lot more reading (so much to learn).

tex
[Android General] piperx:
I have the same tablet as you, so far, kingoroot, kingroot have all failed ?
[Android General] jpisini:
Same I have the 6.0 version and haven't been able to root it.
[Android General] Texbrew:
Thanks, guys for your replies. I guess I'll have be patient and wait for a guru to come up with a solution. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying ad-free aps from the F-Droid project, f-droid(dot)org

Happy New Year!

tex
[Android General] Timdawg42:
Root and recovery for RCA Galileo Pro 11 rct6513w87 tablet

running 6.0
[Android General] Snowpetal.:
I thought it would be noteworthy to share an observation after I read 50-some odd pages of amazing effort to root this device.

I am on the M87m7 Model x.15.x Android 6.0 Marshy... (posting this from the device now.)

While the PC method often proves more reliable during the root process... I was moreso interested in a one-click root method. As per such interests, I have tried KingoRoot and KingRoot repeatedly. On to my observation...

On my Viking Pro, I downloaded KingRoot around December 30th for the 4th time. The date is included in the apk's filename. Last time I used that app to try and root, the root process presented itself as "34%... (1/4)" and then the root failed. Also, after failure... It said that " 1 people" were also reporting the device... and to "Be Patient".

Well as I had deleted the Dec30 KingRoot APK, I since redownloaded it. And This time, the Fimename contains "1.4.17" (Corrosponding to the date). I figured 'What the heck', and tried to root again. This time, it read out "58% (1/5)". When the root failed, It said 0 people had reported the device. (Well +1 for my report)

For those like me who need simple root access for DeBloat Via Titanium, or simple Root apps such as Keymappers or Autoclickers... I feel as If Kingroot is onto something. It may very well be worth keeping updated on.

So sorry for the long post, and I realize that this really helps noone... But again, I found it intriguing. I was also wondering if anyone knew what methods a one-click APK may use to root... And is there any way someone more knowledgable than myself could perhaps capitilize on an exploit method?

Thank you to every single person who posted in this thread.... It means a lot to me that people try as hard as they do (Sometimes even tempting their own electronic's fates) just to help others. Thank you so much. It's highly appreciated.
[Android General] NepoRood:
Most "One Click" root methods use known code exploits in order to find its way to the root of the system. As Android continues to upgrade, these exploits get fewer and fewer (Google is always upgrading security).

Where are these new devices coming from? I was at Walmart the other day, and all they had was the same Viking Pro I have, which is running Lollipop. I even made the guy open up the cabinet so I could look at all the boxes. All were 6303w87dk :eek:
[Android General] piperx:
I bought mine at Walmart online, within an hour picked it up ?
[Android General] NepoRood:
Figures, lol. My backwoods Bugtussle Walmart don't have the new stuff, there were only 3 boxes, plus the device on display, I'll have a look online and see what I can come up with...
[Android General] Snowpetal.:
I picked mine up at Wallie World myself. I currently don't have access to a computer... (Life is a living, breathing example of cosmic friction causing rifts in the chaos theory for me right now) But goodness I would love to see someone crack this damn device. I could care less about rooting anything other than my Viking... But both it and my Gal. Expr. 3 seem inpenetrable. :eek::eek::eek:

Sidenote: I originally went to buy an RCA Maven Pro. The salesman at Wal-Mart seemed pretty knowledgable and implied that The Viking Pro was it's successor. I couldn't ever get my old Maven to take root, either. O.o

I thought Google was cool with the idea of rooting devices? From a finacial standpoint, They only gain from failed attempts.
[Android General] NepoRood:
I found a newer Viking at a Walmart an hour away, or I can have one at my store next week, just don't know if I want to bother with it or not. It's not like I've just got a $100 lying around waiting to go somewhere, lol

As for the Maven, did you not see this...

Regards,

Nepo

PS: No salesperson at Walmart is "knowledgeable" :silly:
[Android General] jpisini:
My Walmart had a mix of both. I might have grabbed the other one if I had known it couldn't be rooted. Not too bad other than the lost high scores and progress in some of my games.
[Android General] TheDroidsYoureLookingFor:
Hello all,

I would be willing to buy an x.15.x model for a dev who is willing to help us gain root on this model. Maybe some others will pitch in. This is a new model at a big chain store for less than 100 bucks, so there will probably be some demand. Thanks.

TDYLF

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Wally world. Please see my post above. Thanks again.

TDYLF
[Android General] NepoRood:
If I could get my hands on one, I'm 96.7% positive I could build a working TWRP for it, once you have that, root is easy :good:

There is a chance though, that I'd not be able to make a TWRP, or port CWM, but a custom recovery is all that's needed to root for sure.

Regards,

Nepo
[Android General] TheDroidsYoureLookingFor:
Thanks, Nepo. That would be cool. I have the "rct6303w87m" running Marshmallow. I will private massage you later this afternoon to get a shipping address; I'm kind of busy until then. Like I said, at $99, I would donate a device to you for tinkering. Anyone else interested would be welcome to pitch in.

TDYLF
[Android General] NepoRood:
That's awesome neighbor (I'm in Arkansas), I promise to do my best to build a custom recovery. When you PM, I'll give your more direct contact info...
[Android General] Jigsaw778:
Any update on a custom marshmallow recovery?
[Android General] Greakon:
Need help rooting RCT6303w87m7 v1.15.50

I need help with this Tablet, I dont have a .9 or .12 version. this is a .15 build.

I haven't tried at all, everything is still stock

any suggestions?

** UPDATE**

i just read all 60 pages and noticed there isn't a way to root it yet. thnx for working on it. Ill keep an eye on this thread for updates
[Android General] NepoRood:
I haven't managed to get one of the x15x tablets yet, maybe I will soon...
[Android General] matt88car:
i have a this tablet build # rct6303w87m7 android 6.0-v19-v2.15.20 kernel version 3.18.22 will the kingroot method work on this device? and i would need male 2 male usb cord to connect to pc am i correct?
[Android General] NepoRood:
No, there is currently no root method available for your version.
[Android General] ericaleigh6177:
Faulty Refurbished rca viking pro

Hi my name is Erica I bought TWO refurbished viking pro 10in two in ones for my daughters for Christmas. I'm not the most tech savvy person and, apparently, the ppl who did the refurbish wasn't either.

One of the two in ones came to me without an ip or mac address, and I believe is missing the certificates to make it capable of connecting to wifi or processing media.

If you have any idea how I can fix this I would be grateful as would my nine year old little girl.

Thank you!
[Android General] smartmanvartan:
Can you go into settings on both of them in the about section. Can you give us the build numbers for both your tablets?
[Android General] matt88car:
ahhhh..... thanks though, was hoping to get my ps4 controller working with it better but i guess its not gonna happen.

Next tablet put this one aside....
[Android General] NepoRood:
If you're going to put it aside, you could donate it to "science", lol. I know there's several people that would like to have a custom recovery for it...

(by "donate to science" I mean give it away, to me, I'll even send it back)