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Just got a new Tab from a carrier shop here in Kuwait with some, let's just say, undesirable applications preinstalled which I would like to get rid off. Read all (well most of the posts) but getting nowhere.
Upgraded to new firmware through KIES.
downloaded Z4ROOT and rooted succesfully (or at least that,s what the app is telling).
Tried to copy the nv_data.bin file to my sd card - cannot be done
Tried to open nv_data.bin in HEXEDITOR - no can do
Tried to delete application - nope
So some help is obviously needed here if anyone is kind.
Best regards
You did install busybox, did you?
Which firmware? Post what you are doing on the adb shell. Be specific or we can't help you.
You're right should be more specific.
Well I did not install busybox (no idea what it is for) and
Firmware version is 2.2
Baseband version P1000JXJK2
Kernel version 2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1
Build No FROYO.JPJK2
Hope this clears it.
dsaric said:
Well I did not install busybox
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Busybox gives you most shell commands (including, but not limited to, cp).
Thanks.
Installed BUSYBOX and copied nv_data.bin file to sd card for modification as per How to carrier/SIM unlock the Galaxy Tab topic from 17/11 but the address 0x181469 could not be found.
Also tried to uninstall the preinstalled apps - no success
need z4 unroot it
busybox
root explorer
Z4 unroot, DONE
BUSYBOX installed DONE
ROOT EXPLORER installed DONE
So
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94
totaly worked for unlocking the SIM/carrier. Very easy and no problems encountered. Inserted a different SIM and made a call. Perfect. Thank you for all the work that made this possible.
However it still does not let me delete the APPs that came preinstalled with the Tab.
I am guessing this is something to do with the Kernel version 2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1. How can this be undone (another guess is flashing the ROM but i have no idea what it involves so back to the reading and learning)?
If somebody has a simple to follow guide and resolution to this please let me know the thread. Thanks
Have you mounted /system as r/w in Root Explorer?
Regards,
Dave
Dave, to advanced for me. How do i do that?
Just an update.
Managed to successfully flash the tab to the european version using guide from
[HOW-TO] Flash your at&t Tab to make calls + 1900+850 WCDMA - UPDATED
thank you it worked fine and i achieved what i was looking for: no more undesirable apps.
But, i lost the 3g and cannot get it back using the same guide as above.
With my limited knowledge of the whole thing I am guessing that this is to do with the modem.bin file. Will try to download an arabic version of firmware, extract it and try to use the modem file and see if it will work. will post an update just in case anybody is interested,
regards
I found it rather embarassing posting replys to my own thread all the time but I feel it might help somebody so what the hell!!
I finally got my 3G working on the Tab. A silly thing really: APN (Access Point Name) was deleted during flash and by adding and activating the APN i got my 3G restored.
Anyway, thank you guys for all the replies and help. Really good forum with a lot of useful stuff.
Regards
Regarding this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
(Guide) Flash SBF to Motorola Atrix 4G
I was hoping to get some help.
I have an unrooted Atrix. It's my first Android phone. I already installed the latest update, 1.5.7, when it came out.
I'd like to roo the phone, but according to the above link I have to flash back to 1.2.6. I think I can handle the rooting process, but the flashing to the prior build is what I'm confused on how to do.
Am I understanding this correctly?:
1. I download the 1.2.6 file. Question: (What is the 1.5.2 file?)
2. Download the RSDLite 5 and install it.
3. I have a Windows Vista 32 bit system, so install the
32 bit file since I'm not rooted.
4. Then follow the instructions...turn off phone, ect..
5. On Step 7... Load up the SBF file, that would be the 1.2.6 file correct? I'm asking because I don't know what that 1.5.2 file mentioned earlier is. Does it matter where this file is extracted to on my computer?
After this is all done then do I I go to this page
[SCRIPT] GladRoot v4.2 (Bell 0.37.4, AT&T 1.26/1.52/1.57 Supported - Now w/ UnRoot) and do the first set of instructions?
Sorry for all the questions. I'm new to this and don't want to brick the phone. I really want that Titanium Backup program so I can backup and freeze some things.
Thank you
Don
I had the 1.5.7 update without root and a few days ago I did the same thing.
1. I download the 1.2.6 file. Question: (What is the 1.5.2 file?).
just get the 1.2.6 file
2. Download the RSDLite 5 and install it.
yes
3. I have a Windows Vista 32 bit system, so install the
32 bit file since I'm not rooted.
yes
4. Then follow the instructions...turn off phone, ect..
yes
5. On Step 7... Load up the SBF file, that would be the 1.2.6 file correct?
yes
I'm asking because I don't know what that 1.5.2 file mentioned earlier is. Does it matter where this file is extracted to on my computer?
no
After this is all done then do I I go to this page
[SCRIPT] GladRoot v4.2 (Bell 0.37.4, AT&T 1.26/1.52/1.57 Supported - Now w/ UnRoot) and do the first set of instructions?
if you have AT&T yes. Extract it so that it's C:\GladRootv4.2. When you run gladroot.bat be sure to answer yes to the question "Are you updating an AT&T Atrix on 1.26 to 1.57? [y/n]"
I got the adb "Unable to detect device" error whenever I ran the scripts. Just run the command adb services in a command prompt (You should see a device name as output) while in the C:\GladRootv4.2 directory for your computer to detect your phone properly and then run the script.
It's fairly painless, the SBF flash can take a while, 15-20 minutes or so. You will lose nearly everything that's on the phone, so save what you want to keep. I did notice the ringtones that I saved onto the phone (not on the sd card) were still there.
Root explorer is more interesting IMO.
Cheaper than TB.
Just need to rename apk bay adding a .bak to freeze them.
Thanks for the quick replies. These forums are great!!
One last question. Once rooted, if Motorola comes out with future updates, will this process need to be repeated for each update?
Thanks again.
Don
Shaydar said:
Root explorer is more interesting IMO.
Cheaper than TB.
Just need to rename apk bay adding a .bak to freeze them.
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i'd rather pay for few bucks for TB to have a quick and easy "freeze"/"unfreeze" button than to keep going in and manually renaming apks.
plus you can do all the root exploring and file managing that you want for FREE with super manager (in market).
dwaded said:
Thanks for the quick replies. These forums are great!!
One last question. Once rooted, if Motorola comes out with future updates, will this process need to be repeated for each update?
Thanks again.
Don
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Not sure, it depends how devs here on xda manage to root a future build. If the approach is the same as what is available now (preserve root in current build, update, restore root) you will not need to do the flash, lose everything etc. only if you run gladroot.bat prior to the official update. If you install the official update without running gladroot.bat then you'll have to go through the fun that is SBF flash.
I have a question about this as well, so I thought I'd ask here instead of a new thread...but at the drivers section of the instructions, it says just download them but if I've rooted my phone I should already have them. But if I've connected my phone to my computer by USB before just to transfer files, even if I haven't rooted, should I already have the right drivers?
thebeardedchild said:
I have a question about this as well, so I thought I'd ask here instead of a new thread...but at the drivers section of the instructions, it says just download them but if I've rooted my phone I should already have them. But if I've connected my phone to my computer by USB before just to transfer files, even if I haven't rooted, should I already have the right drivers?
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Maybe. I would just install the specified drivers listed just to be safe. It's not a very large install file.
gnahc79 said:
Maybe. I would just install the specified drivers listed just to be safe. It's not a very large install file.
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Alright, fair enough! Thanks for the help!
EDIT: Actually one more question. Does flashing the original SBF clear my phone? If it does, how can I backup everything on there if I'm currently unrooted? (I'm flashing this so that I CAN root later on). I'm not too worried about this I guess but I should be prepared anyway...
hi! i'm a new guy here, and i have an lg gt 540 with the 1.6 android version
i'm a total beginner in these things of smartphones, but i'd really like to upgrade it and put a 2.2 or 2.3 version of android, but i'm not so sure how to do it
i searched for topics and guides here but none of them were too clear of them, and any of them were for my especific telephone
so i'm asking the obvious haha, anyone could help me and post a step to step guide for installing a custom rom in this especific cell phone? please, i kinda hate this right now, i can't install anything XD
and well if not, or in addition, if someone wants to help me step by step through pms or msn or somethign like that, it would be great too!
and well, the last one, if i can get a guide to do it, wich rom could you recommend me? to get all the potential of this cell phone XD hah
well, that's all, hope you can help me, i know a lot of guys ask the same, but i didn't see any for this lg...
thanks in advance!
Guide for unlocking fastboot and flashing custom roms.
http://androidforums.com/optimus-gt...nogenmod-7-android-2-3-4-avaliable-gt540.html
My app root toolbox will flash a recovery image, all download links in my signature.
For root access use z4root. Don't update to 2.1 because z4root doesn't work on some versions of it.
Also have a look here before you change roms/unlock fastboot
Facuu said:
hi! i'm a new guy here, and i have an lg gt 540 with the 1.6 android version
i'm a total beginner in these things of smartphones, but i'd really like to upgrade it and put a 2.2 or 2.3 version of android, but i'm not so sure how to do it
i searched for topics and guides here but none of them were too clear of them, and any of them were for my especific telephone
so i'm asking the obvious haha, anyone could help me and post a step to step guide for installing a custom rom in this especific cell phone? please, i kinda hate this right now, i can't install anything XD
and well if not, or in addition, if someone wants to help me step by step through pms or msn or somethign like that, it would be great too!
and well, the last one, if i can get a guide to do it, wich rom could you recommend me? to get all the potential of this cell phone XD hah
well, that's all, hope you can help me, i know a lot of guys ask the same, but i didn't see any for this lg...
thanks in advance!
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Hey there
Nice to see you're still on 1.6 , We really need your help right now!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123968
If you haven't already rooted , Follow these steps :
1. Download http://bit.ly/9wAKC5 and transfer to phones SD Card
2. Download Astro File Manager in Market (Or any other file manager)
3. Open the file manager and locate the application you downloaded
4. Click on the File and Install the Universal Androot .apk
5. Run Universal Androot and select Superuser for 2.0 - 2.2
6. Click 'Go Root'
7. Follow any restart prompts
8. Go back into market and download Terminal Emulator
9. Follow the instructions from the CODE box on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123968
10. The files will be created in the backup1.6 folder on the SD
11. Using a computer, .ZIP these files and upload them to the filesharing site of your choice
12. Share the link to us
13. Be very proud of yourself, you've helped us all
Then after , I would install 2.1 using LG Software Updater (Easiest Method)
But EVERYTHING is deleted , Including contacts and SMS when doing so. To backup contacts , click Contacts , Press Menu and press Export then Export to SD
To backup SMS I recommend SMS Backup and Restore from Market.
Hope I helped Jamie
haha okei, i'll try to do that so i can give you a recovery imagine of 1.6
and you told me to upload to official 2.1 android through lg site,, i am known that 2.1 is just, mmm , as 1.6 XD i mean, you have problems to install things in the sd, and many apks does not work, and the flash is dead x.x haha
but well, i'll do that first before upgrading to another version!
Holy crap... I am coming from a Galaxy SII, now got an Atrix today (Bell Version)
And omg, what a mess it seems?
Was so easy to root and add my own ROMS to the S2, with this Atrix, theres so much crap I gotta do in order to get CM7.
I am bare stock, out of the box. I need a super easy guide on how to unlock bootloader and get CM7 on this.
I am on gingerbread... Stock..
Help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
Says it works for AT&T ONLY for boot loader unlock :9
This is what you need mate : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1302423
I'm on bell in Greater Vancouver.
everything you do is at your own risk
but anyway this is what i did.....
courtesy of J-roc
root,cwm,unlock bootloader,flash GB
Pt 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
Pt 2. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki.../4/BYM-YeSH22o
Pt 3. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmoki.../3/CwJGetPHlzE
Pt 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgvglaXLyM
Pt 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFhKFeTBuM
Fairly straight forward and simple.....had no problems
After that follow the other videos for cm7 install
Thanks guys, I got the bootloader unlocked, installed racer recovery, but I cannot delete the file in syste/etc install-recovery.sh because it give me error saying FILE is Read OnlY! Im using root explorer, and tried ASTRO, and I am not rooted, so I cant get permission to delete it???
I just need to delete that to get into proper recovery mode and install CM7, its already in my SD card.
MANNNNN, just need final step
Ive tried 3 methods to root my phone, none worked. I need to delete that install-recovery.sh file
Looks like I missed the STICKY about Petes 1 click root!!!
WORKED
Deleted the file I was talking about, and when Im in recovery mode, still just show android and triangle, clicking the corner dont do anything...
Do I need to reflash the racer recovery maybe?:
WOW! I reflash the racer and now it works, installing CM7 now
Hey guys Im missing the Market and when I try to download from the web it says I need an SD card
What do I do now? I need Market, anyway I can get it without it asking me for an SD card? My Atrix is 16GB....
CM7 is installed, just missing Market now...
if I'm not mistaken, the atrix CM7 requires use of an external SD card.
JoeM01 said:
if I'm not mistaken, the atrix CM7 requires use of an external SD card.
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Seriously, wtf.
So I wont be able to get Market apk without buying an sd card for the Atrix which already has 16gb unused in it....
i think there's a way to swap around the settings so that CM can use the internal memory. check the FAQ's listed in the CM7 thread.
You could try going into
Cyanogen mod settings > applications> use internal storage, and then try to dl the market.
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Thanks everyone. Got it set up perfect now
Is there a possibility for getting root and CWM recovery on this device? i have achieved to get into E3 Recovery, Bootloader mode, and some other test screen.. i posted pics and a description on how to do it. i would really like to get root on this device, i can can help anyone in all ways possible.. p.m. me.
Link to video is in a text file..
I wait for S2109 root too...
I want buy this devise, but without root its difficult use it...
I wait for S2109 root too...
you can find on support.lenovo.com Open Source Code:
fih_uboot_0618.tar.gz 10.7MB
kernel_s2109.tar 445MB
how to obtain these files
Hey how do I find the files u are talking about? Like a link?
nevermind got em
Maybe someone can start developing on the uboot.bin and the system image to obtain some root access
Hi, I own Medion Lifetab S9512, which is a branded version of the Lenovo S2109. I am not sure what Android version is the S2109 shipped with. If it is 4.0.3 you can root it using the method from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439429, as the method is confirmed to work with S9512. The other possibility, which works also for 4.0.4 version is to use CWM recovery. I have compiled a provisional version for S9512 and it should work also for S2109. Installation instructions and the download links are available at German site (don't worry, my posts are in English, posted under the nick of el_fuego ): http://www.android-hilfe.de/medion-lifetab-s9512-forum/278439-clockworkmod.html
WOO!!!
polakko said:
Hi, I own Medion Lifetab S9512, which is a branded version of the Lenovo S2109. I am not sure what Android version is the S2109 shipped with. If it is 4.0.3 you can root it using the method from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439429, as the method is confirmed to work with S9512. The other possibility, which works also for 4.0.4 version is to use CWM recovery. I have compiled a provisional version for S9512 and it should work also for S2109. Installation instructions and the download links are available at German site (don't worry, my posts are in English, posted under the nick of el_fuego ): http://www.android-hilfe.de/medion-lifetab-s9512-forum/278439-clockworkmod.html
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Awesome! thank you so much! the CWM root worked perfectly. However, the driver from the SDK folder wasn't recognized so I just used the Lenovo ADB driver that came shipped with the device and that worked just fine. Took me about 20 minutes to complete - that includes resolving the driver issue.
Niiice
OK, so the CWM method worked great on my S2109. I had the 4.0.4 update.
Two things:
1) The Lenovo drivers are at Lenovo's support website. Just search for "adb interface driver"
2) In step 3 of el_fuego's instructions, he says "add following to both the [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64] sections:", add this instead:
Code:
;Lenovo S2109
%SingleBootLoaderInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_17EF&PID_748B&REV_0100
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_17EF&PID_748C&MI_02
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_17EF&PID_748C&REV_0216&MI_02
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_17EF&PID_748C&MI_00
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_17EF&PID_748C&REV_0216&MI_00
%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_17EF&PID_74CC&REV_0216
How easy is this root? I'm not really familiar with the process and don't want to brick the device, which I'm concerned about as I don't quite understand the directions.
Lenovo s2109 rooted
@Jittery Jim: Rooting following polakko's (or el_fuego's) guide is straightforward. I did it yesterday and found no problems, you should only consider luckyjay's post regarding the adb driver.
@all: As I imply above the rooting process was free of problems and I have successfully installed CWM. However, after rooting I've run into some other problems:
First:
I rooted before performing a Software update (i.e. I still have the original version 4.0.3). I was planning to make a backup of the system after CWM installation and then update to 4.0.4.
When I try to backup the system using CWM everything works fine until the step "Backing up data..." I get the following messages:
- No /sdcard/.android_secure found. Skipping backup of applications on external storage.
- Backing up cache...
- No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext.
- Generating md5 sum...
- Backup complete!
After backing up, I find in the internal sd card 4 files (in total 500K) and a directory called "blobs" with several subdirectories. In total about 2000 files. Is that the backup?
Furthermore, when I try to update to 4.0.4 using CWM, I get the following:
- Finding update package...
- Opening update package...
- Installing update...
- Mount partition
- Verifying current system...
- assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Launcher2.apk", .....
- E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
- (Status 7)
- Installation aborted.
If I try to update from the normal system (i.e. outside CWM), CWM stops the update upon reboot.
Any ideas of how to update to 4.0.4 after CWM has been installed?
Second:
I have installed Super Manager from the market. When I try to enable ROOT, I get a message telling that ROOT functions are nor supported in my device. As it could be expected, Superuser does not inform that there is an app trying to get root priviliges, and Super Manager does not appear listed in the superuser's app list.
Third:
It appears that in newer Android builds, it is not possible for third party apps (apps that were not preloaded on the device, but you manually installed or downloaded from Android Market / Google Play) to gain write access to the external SD card. This was not an issue on Android 2.x but it became a problem on Android 3.x.
The implications of this (at least in my cse) is that I can not create folders, copy files or move apps to the external sd card. That even happens with the preinstalled ES Explorer. The solution to this problem is easy if root access is available. One just needs to add the line <group gid="media_rw" /> within the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE section of the file /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml.
I have pulled the file platform.xml with adb and updated it accordingly. However, I can not push it back because the directory /system/etc/permissions is read only. Any ideas of how to circumvent this problem?
Cheers,
Pisuke
pisuke2012 said:
@Jittery Jim: Rooting following polakko's (or el_fuego's) guide is straightforward. I did it yesterday and found no problems, you should only consider luckyjay's post regarding the adb driver.
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Thanks, I'll see about giving it a shot.
The main reason I am interested is I would like to install a mod of Jelly Bean on the thing, but now I am not sure there is a build that the tablet will support. Anyone know?
Jittery Jim said:
Thanks, I'll see about giving it a shot.
The main reason I am interested is I would like to install a mod of Jelly Bean on the thing, but now I am not sure there is a build that the tablet will support. Anyone know?
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Well...Rooting seemed to go ok, but I got a little too ambitious and attempted to install a JB build that turns out wouldn't work. So I had to restore to factory as CWM wouldn't load my recent back-up. Not sure if I now need to re-root or not.
If there is no JB that will work on this I really have no point in rooting, I guess.
Jittery Jim said:
Well...Rooting seemed to go ok, but I got a little too ambitious and attempted to install a JB build that turns out wouldn't work. So I had to restore to factory as CWM wouldn't load my recent back-up. Not sure if I now need to re-root or not.
If there is no JB that will work on this I really have no point in rooting, I guess.
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Well, one of the points of rooting would be being able to write the external SD card with apps which are not preinstalled. Or even move apps from internal to external SD card. The problem is that you need to modify the file platforms.xml (see my post above). Unfortunately, I haven't manage to do so yet. I can not remount the system directory with write permission.
Did the tab with JB boot at all? or you had to restore factory defaults with CWM?
Did you update to 4.0.4 before rooting?
Where did you found the JB mod? is there a project porting JB to the Medion s9215/ Lenovo S2109?
Cheers,
Pisuke
pisuke2012 said:
Well, one of the points of rooting would be being able to write the external SD card with apps which are not preinstalled. Or even move apps from internal to external SD card. The problem is that you need to modify the file platforms.xml (see my post above). Unfortunately, I haven't manage to do so yet. I can not remount the system directory with write permission.
Did the tab with JB boot at all? or you had to restore factory defaults with CWM?
Did you update to 4.0.4 before rooting?
Where did you found the JB mod? is there a project porting JB to the Medion s9215/ Lenovo S2109?
Cheers,
Pisuke
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I was/am on 4.0.4 and was there before attempting root. Despite following the directions a root checker app continues to tell me I do not have root access.
The JB mod was a mistake on my part, not paying attention I grabbed one that was built for the Kindle Fire. I could not get it to install at all; not sure now if it was due to the mod or due to actually not having root.
Bricked my s2109
Jittery Jim said:
I was/am on 4.0.4 and was there before attempting root. Despite following the directions a root checker app continues to tell me I do not have root access.
The JB mod was a mistake on my part, not paying attention I grabbed one that was built for the Kindle Fire. I could not get it to install at all; not sure now if it was due to the mod or due to actually not having root.
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Well, me like the previous people and Jittery Jim above, being too ambitius after rooting s2109 tried JB customs rom's. I did try to flash JB because I have installe CWM V.6.0.1.0 and did make a back up. I used that back-up to restore my ideatab s2109 and it worked fine!
Now after trying to flash JB, which failed :crying:, I can not make a succesfull nandroid back up using CWM . I tried advanced restore and I can restore succesfully : boot , system, cashe, sd-ext, but I can not restore data.
Now my S2109 just boot loop :crying:
Also, I did try the factory reset and it is not working. The same result as boot loop...
Any help available?:angel:
Jeje I have a reboot-loop too.
I've installed CWM and gained root access with this useful guide.
However, recently the s2109a tablet showed me a message about "Encryption Unsuccessful", and with a button to do a factory reset. The factory reset process fails everytime it starts.
I've read some guides regarding this problem, and in all of them mentions that I need the latest build of ICS for my device. Where can I find that build for the IdeaTab s2109? Or maybe we need to compile our own ICS?
At least CWM works, but I don't have a backup :S. Any help, too? Thank you in advance.
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Nevermind, I solved the problem.
The /data partition was corrupted, and any attempt to format it via CWM wouldn't work (maybe it uses mkfs.ext2 which fails sometimes). So I've formatted the partition via ADB with mke2fs and then modified the filesystem with tune2fs to add ext4 support. Then the reboot worked.
In short I will upload my IdeaTab s2109a /system and NANDROID backup.
luckyjay said:
OK, so the CWM method worked great on my S2109. I had the 4.0.4 update.
Two things:
1) The Lenovo drivers are at Lenovo's support website. Just search for "adb interface driver"
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All I can find is the adb interface driver for the thinkpad tablet, is that the same as the ideapad?
Also, I downloaded the SDK tools but there wasn't an option for Android 4.04 , just 4.0 (API 14) and 4.03 (API 15). Will it go ahead and install the revision for 4.04? (I assume that I'm supposed to install the SDK tools on my Windows 7 Pro 64bit device, though the instructions just say to download them.)
Thanks.
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polakko said:
Hi, I own Medion Lifetab S9512, which is a branded version of the Lenovo S2109. I am not sure what Android version is the S2109 shipped with. If it is 4.0.3 you can root it using the method from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439429, as the method is confirmed to work with S9512. The other possibility, which works also for 4.0.4 version is to use CWM recovery. I have compiled a provisional version for S9512 and it should work also for S2109. Installation instructions and the download links are available at German site (don't worry, my posts are in English, posted under the nick of el_fuego ): http://www.android-hilfe.de/medion-lifetab-s9512-forum/278439-clockworkmod.html
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I downloaded the Android-SDK that was on their site and installed it, but I'll be darned if I can find the files that your instructions say to modify. There's no such directory anywhere on my system. I finally used the exe to install SDK tools thinking that would place the files in the appropriate place but there aren't any. Perhaps the instructions are for downloading the German version? Could you provide a link to the appropriate download site?
Update: I have now downloaded and installed the ADT package and have run the SDK installation standalone (not sure why I need to do both of these steps, but what the heck). I found the correct inf file and did the modifications. However, I did get an error when installing the adb driver so assume I have to install a different fdriver. I have a win7Pro x64 box and am trying to root an S2109 with Android 4.04 installed. I've set the developer tools to enable debugging mode when connected to usb. But is there another adb driver I should download? Is there a driver located on the device itself that might be more appropriate? Again, couldn't find a lenovo s2109 tabet driver, just the thinkpad tablet driver, and it's files don't look right.
Update2: Took a few educated guesses and it worked! I installed the thinkpad tablet adb files after modifying them, by just overwriting the files that were already there. Worked perfectly when it came time to define the drivers and after that it even identified the right device name (rather than Blaze). The rest of it went pretty smoothly. Thanks for updating the instructions on the German site, that was helpful.
Anyone Making progress with CM on S2109?
Or happen to know where there is an active forum discussing the S2109. I also have an HP touchpad running CM9 and it performs much better than my 2109. I'd really love to get CM working on the 2109.
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Otamay said:
Jeje I have a reboot-loop too.
I've installed CWM and gained root access with this useful guide.
However, recently the s2109a tablet showed me a message about "Encryption Unsuccessful", and with a button to do a factory reset. The factory reset process fails everytime it starts.
I've read some guides regarding this problem, and in all of them mentions that I need the latest build of ICS for my device. Where can I find that build for the IdeaTab s2109? Or maybe we need to compile our own ICS?
At least CWM works, but I don't have a backup :S. Any help, too? Thank you in advance.
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Nevermind, I solved the problem.
The /data partition was corrupted, and any attempt to format it via CWM wouldn't work (maybe it uses mkfs.ext2 which fails sometimes). So I've formatted the partition via ADB with mke2fs and then modified the filesystem with tune2fs to add ext4 support. Then the reboot worked.
In short I will upload my IdeaTab s2109a /system and NANDROID backup.
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I'm needing a clean copy of this. I bought a display unit that was monkeyed with and the rom is corrupt on it.
If you would be willing to share it with me please contact me at [email protected].
Thanks.
Has there been any work on getting a Jelly Bean Rom for this tablet? Would be nice if we could get CM10.2.
I am having the "Encryption Unsuccessful" message and cannot break through to a solution. I saw the post above where the user seems to have gotten past the error by formatting the data partition via ADB. Can someone tell me how that was done exactly? I am getting a device not found error when I try to use ADB (from the screen entitled (Encryption Unsuccessful) and I cannot for the of me (or google) figure out how to issue the mke2fs and tune2fs commands!
Thanks to anyone who can help!!!
<<<Nevermind, I solved the problem.
The /data partition was corrupted, and any attempt to format it via CWM wouldn't work (maybe it uses mkfs.ext2 which fails sometimes). So I've formatted the partition via ADB with mke2fs and then modified the filesystem with tune2fs to add ext4 support. Then the reboot worked.
In short I will upload my IdeaTab s2109a /system and NANDROID backup.