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need help rooting vibrant KA6 2.2 FROYO

Hi, I have tried z4root and SuperOneClick. But both dont seem to work, they freeze like mid-way. Z4ROOT gets stuck with the loading sign continuing to spin, but I have seen videos when it takes like 30 seconds. SuperOneClick gets stuck on Waiting for Device.... AND YES, I have tried these methods with USB Debugging checked.
I have, however, NOT tried the traditional update.zip/reinstall packages method. Because I cannot find a thread that confirms that works for froyo 2.2 (KA6).
I have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 (and if someone could walk me through ^ that process, it'd be nice)
but in order for me to continue with those steps, i need to root my phone, which I cant.
thanks.

have you not seen this thread? it's in the SAME SECTION that you just posted in.

look up aio vibrant toolbox... does errything nice and easy

I would just ODIN back to stock 2.1 and root with the update.zip... your choice, nice to have choices.

s15274n said:
I would just ODIN back to stock 2.1 and root with the update.zip... your choice, nice to have choices.
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or odin a stock rom thats prerooted

alright thanks, ill try it out and let you guys know.

geoffcorey said:
have you not seen this thread? it's in the SAME SECTION that you just posted in.
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i alrdy told you that superoneclick doesnt work for me

have u tried using 1 click root yet

crazyreefa said:
have u tried using 1 click root yet
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thanks ill try that

People love to micro-mod without reading and just look like idiots...
Odin back to 2.1 and then use superoneclick.

fragmentttt said:
Hi, I have tried z4root and SuperOneClick. But both dont seem to work, they freeze like mid-way. Z4ROOT gets stuck with the loading sign continuing to spin, but I have seen videos when it takes like 30 seconds. SuperOneClick gets stuck on Waiting for Device.... AND YES, I have tried these methods with USB Debugging checked.
I have, however, NOT tried the traditional update.zip/reinstall packages method. Because I cannot find a thread that confirms that works for froyo 2.2 (KA6).
I have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 (and if someone could walk me through ^ that process, it'd be nice)
but in order for me to continue with those steps, i need to root my phone, which I cant.
thanks.
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i know the feeling, i was having issues with SuperOneClick, worked for 3 hours on this. http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Samsung-Vibrant/How-Do-i-Root-my-2-2-Vibrant/td-p/709625 helped me out a bunch.
the traditional update.zip doesnt work until you get a new recovery mode installed.
i'll run thru his steps with my comments.
1. also make sure you are up to date on .NET
2. i ran this with both exploits, both times busybox didnt install (not enough space on system)
3.for step 6 it may be easier to unzip the 3e_recovery zip
4. i was a little confused as to where to put things, so i removed my micro SD card, and then put it on the "root" of the vibrant after mounting it.
5.and install it, i used it to figure out if i had "enough" root.
6. i installed a bunch of file browers trying to access system/bin, in the end my request for superuser wasn't popping up until i installed "superuser" from the market, then i used root explorer to do the rest.
7. i got lost trying to find this folder, its /res and /efs
8. more or less ignore what superoneclick says after you click the button, until it finishes.
9.install.bat is the one
10.i didnt do this
11. i had the install.bat send me into recovery mode and i reinstalled the packages
12. with any luck you should be there.
other notes: i installed busybox from the market, and used it to check to see if i had enough root. make sure busybox installs correctly before step 8.
also i ignored the instructions about turning on and off usb debugging, on my vibrant i could only turn it on and off if usb wasn't plugged in.
hopefully this helps!

[tutorial][root][xperia z][c6602][lb][lollipop][5.1.1]

NOTE: THIS IS MY FIRST POST ON XDA, HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY
NOTE: ALL THE FILES ARE ACTUALLY NOT MINE, AND ALSO I DONT KNOW WHO THEY BELONG, THIS POST IS ONLY FOR TUTORIAL
THIS TUTORIAL WILL SURELY WORK ON XPERIA Z C6602(MY DEVICE), IF YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS CORRECTLY
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISHAPPENING TO YOUR PHONE AND YOUR HEART
THIS TUTORIAL WILL HELP YOU TO GET ROOT USING KINGROOT AND THEN REPLACING KINGROOT WITH OUR BELOVED SUPERSU :laugh:
1. FIRST OF YOU WILL NEED KINGROOT APP. (LATEST ONE WILL BE BETTER)
(as I am a new user, I am not allowed to post outside links, so plz find uself on google)(its easily available)
2. INSTALL IT ON UR DEVICE.
3. OPEN AND LET IT BE PROCCESSED.
4. TAP ON "START ROOT", MAKE SURE YOUR DATA IS ON.
5. LET IT BE FINISHED, SOMETIMES IT FAILS BUT DONT WORRY TRY AGAIN, IT WILL WORK.
6. AFTER COMPLETION, DOWNLOAD "ROOT CHECKER BASIC" APP FROM PLAYSTORE(ITS FREE).
7. GET YOUR SUCCESS RESULT. :fingers-crossed::good:
8. NOW, IN ORDER TO GET "KINGROOT" REPLACED WITH "SUPERSU", DOWNLOAD
----> TERMINAL EMULATOR APP (FREE)(PLAYSTORE)
---->ATTACHED FILE(S)
9. UNZIP THE ATTACHED FILE INTO YOUR INTERNAL MEMORY(NOT IN ANY FOLDER).
10. OPEN TERMINAL EMULATOR APP
---->TYPE
Code:
su
---->GRANT PERMISSIONS
---->TYPE
Code:
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
11. LET IT BE FINISHED. (DONT WORRY IF PHONE HANGS OR LAGS OR RESTARTS, DO A MANUAL RESTAR)
12. AFTER THIS UPDATE SUPERSU BINARIES USING NORMAL MODE(PREFFERED).
13. REBOOT ON SUCCESS, UNINSTALL KINGROOT IF ITS NOT GONE AUTOMATICALLY.
14. DONE, CHECK YOUR ROOTING RESULT USING ROOT CHECKER APP.
:good::good::good:
ALL THE VERY BEST...
YOU CAN ALSO GET THIS TUTORIAL IN THE FORM OF SEQUENCED IMAGES(BETTER TO UNDERSTAND), DOWNLOAD IMAGES ZIP FOR THAT.
IF YOU LIKE MY WORK PLZ DO NOT FORGET TO PRESS THANKS BUTTON, IT WILL NOT COST YOU MORE THAN YOUR HAPPINESS
NOTE: AS I AM A NEW USER, I CANT SHARE LINKS, PLEASE COPPY THE URL AND ADD "h" TO HTTPS
FILES:
----> ZIP ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6JGe-_gG3ftX2JJU1pWd2xobDg
---->IMAGES ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6JGe-_gG3ftazBsRHBsQ3E5dFU
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.
This is only for stock.
It will not work on other custom roms.
A guy commented on the post, after trying this method on existence rom.
See below.
Anyways this method I personally tested by me, it works fine. :good:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/super-su-xperia-device-lollipop-easy-t3119006
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-xperia-z-android-5-0-t3151618
you really had to make new thread bout it ?

indycar said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/super-su-xperia-device-lollipop-easy-t3119006
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-xperia-z-android-5-0-t3151618
you really had to make new thread bout it ?
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Dear
The method of using "supersume", doesn't work surely. I tried it personally.
And the other link u provided is for replacing kingroot with supersu only.
I made this thread for people to get the whole procedure at the same place, no need to Google more.
Hope you understand ?
And ur question is really appreciated ?
Sent from my C6603 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Doesn't work for me. Did everything exactly like you said, but trying to update supersu binaries didnt work.
I then rebooted and got a soft brick until I wipe dalvik and cache from recovery.

Natschlaus said:
Doesn't work for me. Did everything exactly like you said, but trying to update supersu binaries didnt work.
I then rebooted and got a soft brick until I wipe dalvik and cache from recovery.
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Bro now tell me, is that problem still exists.
If yes.
U can just flash system using Twrp backup.
And then follow the procedure again but with a new version of kingroot.
Bro this method is personally used by myself, and always works for me. You can check the images.zip file. That is my own phone.
No fake things, my only motive.
????

What do you mean does it still exist. I literally just tried it yesterday.
I used the newest version of Kingroot and still that happened, but then again I dont use stock rom so that is probably interfering with it.
I probably just stick with Kingroot, it doesnt seem so bad.

Natschlaus said:
What do you mean does it still exist. I literally just tried it yesterday.
I used the newest version of Kingroot and still that happened, but then again I dont use stock rom so that is probably interfering with it.
I probably just stick with Kingroot, it doesnt seem so bad.
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As u wish bro.
And u can stick to kingroot.
Happy root to u btw.
And being an xz user, u can join WhatsApp group for xz, there u can find the solution (same as above, many people did like this only)
Or find another thread.
????

Tried this method. The phone was stuck at the bootanimation. I forced restart it and now it is stuck at the App Optimization page.
C6002, 5.1.1, Bootloader Locked, Completely Stock. Any help?

dj.adil said:
Tried this method. The phone was stuck at the bootanimation. I forced restart it and now it is stuck at the App Optimization page.
C6002, 5.1.1, Bootloader Locked, Completely Stock. Any help?
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Bro try to wipe dalvik cache in twrp. Otherwise the method is sure shot.
If the problem still persits then tell me how you did, i will try to simukate the same to find best solution as possible.
Thanks

Root H830 running 20A and 20C [Nougat] AutoMagically (Custom Easy Recowvery Script)

I posted this as a reply originally. Then thought it probably should be a thread so it can help as many people as possible! Let's get the custom kernels and ROMs going for this beautiful device!
You will need to already have Android 20A (C should be fine as well) stock image installed, and the bootloader unlocked [Plenty of easy help via Google won't cover that here]
You can use the Recowvery Method on 20A (Nougat) (again this should be the same for 20C) with the H830. Below is the script I used with supersu and no-verity script included. Plug-in the device to your Windows machine. Install LG drivers, and remember to unlock screen and authorize the computer via the Device's screen so ADB commands can run (unnecessary tech note: you could open command prompt cd to where this is and use it's ADB to run adb devices (if you don't understand that no worries skip it)). After that just run the script and follow the menus. Answer yes when asked if you're sure you wish to continue, and done. I hope you find my work helpful .
I used this guy's script [Easy Recowvery ALL CREDITS TO THE AUTHOR I'M JUST SUPPLYING AN H830 SPECIFIC PACK WITH NEEDED FILES THAT I VERIFIED FULLY WORK. PLEASE GO RATE HIS THREAD AND CLICK THANKS IF THIS WORKS FOR YOU!]: http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
DON'T FORGET
This should work granted you have the drivers installed, and Windows has finished installing them, you tapped the prompt on your device screen to allow the adb connection, and you run script as administrator, and you restart the computer if you run adb commands yourself and aren't comfortable checking task manager to kill any and all running adb instances (could also issue the stop server command too), but if unsure of any or all of that last statement, restart
Of note answer yes when it says this isn't a V20 are you sure you wish to continue?. Also, as stated in notes I had to actually run it twice for it to stick for me (I'm sure I rushed the first time or something).
I took the time to create an H830 package of the script version with the files that worked for me. Out of respect I changed nothing aside from adding the needed files and throwing quick notes in the readme.md (bottom of file) file. (PLEASE read it, if you have issues read it you missed something). You will also still need to type yes when it states this is not a V20; Do you wish to continue? <Yes>.
. I used this package to root my H830 after the Nougat OTA killed my root access so
SHOULD WORK ON ANY H830 RUNNING STOCK 20A (should work with 20C) [NOUGAT] Read the following paragraph if you skip the rest
Read the readme.md file found in root of archive (see bottom of file).
Start it up hit like 5 for TWRP and supersu (or there's another menu option for just supersu or just TWRP whatever you desire).
Answer yes to the prompt to continue.
Now wait for the magic (again not mine this is the authors work)).
Once done you can download a reboot to recovery app or widget (or root checker) and verify that you're good to go.
If it doesn't take the first time you may need to run it again. DON'T FREAK OUT, RUN SCRIPT AGAIN IT CAN TAKE MULTIPLE RUNS.
Don't forget to install BusyBox (Stericson installer recommended and I use /su/bin personally (/su/xbin should also be fine) Since we're talking stock here generally I like to minimize any changes to /system if it can be helped personally; so I haven't tried running BusyBox from any /system mount) as this is a stock ROM.
Kernel Adiutor works and yes I recommend leaving thermald enabled as your thermal governor unless you flash a custom kernel (not included)
Manual Boot to Recovery:
Start With phone off (pinch battery button and re-insert battery if you can't otherwise shut it down or are lazy like me )
Hold both Power AND Volume Down at same time
1-2 seconds in to seeing LG Logo release and hold power button while continuing to hold volume down the entire time...
Release once you see white screen prompting yes or no to wipe user data (don't freak) ¹
use volume key to highlight yes
Hit Power key (think enter)
¹(If you have factory recovery this WILL format all user data and settings you've been warned. Only way to boot to stock recovery is to use app, widget, or terminal/adb command (reboot recovery). I don't know of any manual physical button methods to access stock recovery directly.).
You should now see TWRP Loading and can release any keys if you're holding any down still (once white wipe screen is seen you should release the keys)
Sweet, the file is small enough to be attached to this post directly, Enjoy! Also it's a 7-zip archive. It's available for every OS. For Android if you use ES File Explorer the first time you try to use a 7z file it'll offer to download plug-in, and you're good to read/write 7z archives (best compression almost always imho).

It doesn't seem to work for me, it reboots and the little android says No Command. Any suggestions?

well I ran the script ,Im afraid what was happening earlier is happening here to,when the script tries to flash Supersu it reboots to Firmware Update screen,Im fairly certain thats not right...am I correct? Gonna try to pull out (lol) before that screen loads like I did with the other method...

Ahhh I miss being able to root without a PC. I don't own one ?

Can anyone confirm this works fine? I won't have time for troubleshooting if it doesn't..

Jonathanpeyton said:
well I ran the script ,Im afraid what was happening earlier is happening here to,when the script tries to flash Supersu it reboots to Firmware Update screen,Im fairly certain thats not right...am I correct? Gonna try to pull out (lol) before that screen loads like I did with the other method...
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Sounds like your hope would be if someone made a tot with root for 20A

shaneg79 said:
Sounds like your hope would be if someone made a tot with root for 20A
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unfortunatley, I think that may be the only way Ill ever get my oddball device to accept TWRP....

WiiR0cKz said:
It doesn't seem to work for me, it reboots and the little android says No Command. Any suggestions?
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same issue i turned off integrety check and ran it again it worked fine

Alpha_wolf said:
same issue i turned off integrety check and ran it again it worked fine
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Where did you find integrety check
Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk

Hi, thanks you for this post. I tried to use this script and I got an error saying that I am missing files in the "exploit" directory...please see the attached screenshot. Any ideas? Thanks.

famous145 said:
Where did you find integrety check
Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk
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hit 5 in the main screen it should be there

Can someone please help me unlock my bootloader now that I am running nougat! TIA fellow peeps!

Is this working for everyone / anyone? Most posts so far seem to have issues...

Alpha_wolf said:
hit 5 in the main screen it should be there
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I did this but am still getting the no command issue

This method worked for me after about 5 failed attempts. The OP guide is not very clear, I might write my own and post it today.

aanonymoushuman said:
This method worked for me after about 5 failed attempts. The OP guide is not very clear, I might write my own and post it today.
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Please!
When you say failed, did you get the no command issue as well,or something different?

Dumboguy03 said:
Please!
When you say failed, did you get the no command issue as well,or something different?
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I did get the no command issue in recovery, the first time I did it, disabling integrity verification solved the problem when I did my next time, but I got some other issues before this solution worked.

My problem is, i am on Mac in parallels i can't list my phone in adb devices command. it shows as empty. Installed every possible app scenarios but still looks empty

Check out my guide on rooting Nougat, https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/guide-root-stock-n-using-jcadduonos-t3529093

Can confirm this does work. Took me 30 tries but it worked!

The Simple Guide To Rooting The Alcatel Idol 4

Credit goes to dbgr for finding this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-4s/how-to/6055u-root-method-t3598947
Link to download .rar:
https://mega.nz/#!U24zwYbQ!MwbIX_D01OyHHldd8c_9iCmht6wzcw1duNpGO-PRyWI
This is just a simpler, more detailed guide on how to root this phone.
Forgive me for the lack of pictures, its pretty straightforward anyways. I have included a .rar with this post that has all the essential files you will need.
(I only compressed the .rar, everything else credit goes to the creators)
1. Download the rootpackage.rar i have included, and decompress to somewhere safe.
2. Install SugarQct and install the drivers that came with it. (In the SugarQct installer, not the usb driver folder)
3. After that has finished, open the usb driver folder and run the setup.vbs script there. It should only take a second or two to run.
4. Plug phone into pc.
5. Place supersu.zip onto phone. You can put this anywhere, doesn't really matter.
6. Turn phone off and place into download mode. (Phone must be plugged in to allow download mode)
4. Open sugar with phone plugged in. Be sure to upgrade sugar if you can't see the 6055u in the list.
Set to 6055u, go to options, select save user data. Now press upgrade.
5. While sugar is downloading overwrite the r*****.mbn in bin/6055-*****. This folder appears once you start to download to the phone. You must rename the twrp_recovery_idol4_6055.img to the name of the r*****.mbn.
6. Overwrite again while files are being written. Do this as many times as you please. I only overwrote it more than once as a safety precaution.
7. Before sugar has completed fully, but after files are written, this should be around the time when it starts to download more files. As long as the writing completes you are good to go.
8. Turn phone on and enter recovery mode (power + volume up).
9. In the custom recover menu tap install and install the supersu.zip from the directory you placed it in.
10. Give it a couple of seconds (mine took 30 or so)
11. Allow phone to be rebooted and its now rooted!
Now I've had some interest in using magisk instead of supersu, but i haven't been able to install it after supersu. Choose your rom to flash wisely, as its a pain in the ass to go back from.
Please enjoy your newly rooted Alcatel Idol 4!
Thanks all!
P.S. If someone can dump their standard rom before they flash supersu.zip onto their phone, i'd like to try and find a way to get a custom rom goin and that would help.

I'm not seeing the download for the .RAR file. Am I missing something?

SeanMcCarte said:
I'm not seeing the download for the .RAR file. Am I missing something?
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I thought i attached it to the thread, give me a second and i'll try again.
Edit:
It seems my rar is too large, i'm headed to work now, but i'll try and get something uploaded in a bit.

Thank you. Much appreciated. Also,can I unplug the phone before rebooting to recovery,or does it have to be plugged in!

SeanMcCarte said:
Thank you. Much appreciated. Also,can I unplug the phone before rebooting to recovery,or does it have to be plugged in!
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As far as i know it doesn't have to be, but when i was successful i believe i had the phone plugged in. I did try to do somethings earlier today and unplugged the phone, and it was not successful. I do not know if it was because i unplugged the phone or if it was because i had failed to rewrite the recovery flash.

Thank you. I actually didn't want to wait for .rar so I just pieced the files from the forum here. Thank you anyway,at least somebody else will get the RAR. Also,my phone was plugged in when it worked.

I got magisk working for me I unistalled super super went into twrp and installed magisk ( I needed magisk to play fire emblem heroes lol) I'm not sure if I did something else but that's what I remember doing

Is this guide working for all the idol 4 variants or just for the cricket one? I've got the 6055k and I'm wondering if this guide works for my phone too.

scofield119 said:
Is this guide working for all the idol 4 variants or just for the cricket one? I've got the 6055k and I'm wondering if this guide works for my phone too.
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Theres another guide for the 6055k, i'm not sure if this will work for that one. I know it works for the cricket version and i see no reason why it wouldn't work for the 6055k, but it is a better idea to follow the guide made for the 6055k.

link22534 said:
I got magisk working for me I unistalled super super went into twrp and installed magisk ( I needed magisk to play fire emblem heroes lol) I'm not sure if I did something else but that's what I remember doing
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Would you mind checking if snapchat works on magisk? I know it doesn't work on supersu, and i've unrooted my phone because i was having troubles getting it installed after supersu.

NeonWhitey said:
Would you mind checking if snapchat works on magisk? I know it doesn't work on supersu, and i've unrooted my phone because i was having troubles getting it installed after supersu.
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Yep it works I had to change a setting to get magisk hied working it was magisk core only mode and I pass the netsaftey check

link22534 said:
Yep it works I had to change a setting to get magisk hied working it was magisk core only mode and I pass the netsaftey check
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Thanks for the info, but funnily enough i'm having difficulties getting the damn thing rooted again.

Thanks for the write up, I've flashed and reflashed many times... you have to be carefully about when you interrupt the process. Also know that a newer version is out. Cheers mate.

I'm not sure if it's the latest version of Sugar, but I've been trying so many times, but to no avail. Has anyone had any luck on the new version?
SUGAR QCT_SP V11.3.0
I've gotten to the point that when I start the upgrade with Sugar, it says my phone is already rooted. However, when I try to access Recovery, there is no option to install TWRP. It looks like it just loaded the same old recovery...no matter how fast and how many times I replace the Rxxxxxx.mbn file.
Cheers,
Wickster

6055p
is there any guide to root 6055p model

no luck getting this to work guys, could really use some help

Having the same problems as PizzaG - tried all the timing tips no TWRP
Having the same situation as PizzaG - same Cricket version, using the newer version of Sugar QCT 11.1.3. I've tried starting right after it reaches the last written file (4095M), Ive even tried waiting until you get the vibrate and Alcatel logo (which happens at the very end of the download, but was someone's tip), same story, boots into Android recovery. Any other tips?

Possible Solution to Rooting Troubles
I was having the same troubles as the above posters. What seemed to be the problem was that I had set a pin code to unlock my device, which made it encrypted. Unfortunately, the only way to remove a pin is to do a factory reset. Anyway, I did a factory reset and ran sugar immediately after - making sure to start the phone before sugar finished - and it worked! Perhaps there is something simpler to do and I didn't have to do a factory reset, but I don't know what that is, and this worked.

Someone have try with the 6055A?

hmm, im noticing mine says encrypted as well but i never set anything for security. just the swipe. @ ThisEndsInTears did you do a factory reset from stock recovery or from withing the phone settings? Thanks much, hopefully one step closer to getting this rooted. Y has nobody developed cm for 6.0.1 for this? cm13 im pretty sure it is

How can I root my Asus Zenpad S8 Z580C?

I been looking around and havent found anything on how to root my device. Is there any info on how to root my device? Its upgraded to Android Marshmallow

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I've been looking for over a year
I've been looking for an answer to that question for over a year now. From what I've found it can't be done once you upgrade to marshmallow. If you downgrade to Android 5 you can though. There's instructions on how to do both on this site. I had rooted before upgrading to to marshmallow if you search "root Asus z580c" on here you will find the instructions easily but it only works on nugat. This is something that's been driving me crazy for months now and every once in a while I do a search to see if someone has found a way to do it...that's how I came across this post actually...but no luck. I've considered going back to android 5 plenty of times but for me there not that many apps I use that I need it rooted for anymore anyway. The biggest one is adblock but if you search for an app called DNS66 its an ad blocker that works really well and doesn't require root. its not just an ad blocking browser its an actual app. Good luck.

This pisses me off on a cellular level. This is such a good tablet, spec-wise. But Asus dumped updates after a year, and it seems like no one is interested in trying to crack it open. Which is a shame, because debloated, this thing would run so well. The screen is fantastic, the size is great. But all the Asus bloat on it infuriates me. I hate ZenUI, and while you can use a different launcher, it doesn't remove it all-together (for instance, the pull down menu stays as it is). If anyone is trying to do work on this front and needs a tester, I'll happily lend a hand. I'm nowhere near skilled enough to DIY, but I can certainly follow instructions and get you logs and crap.

TheQuicksilver said:
This pisses me off on a cellular level. This is such a good tablet, spec-wise. But Asus dumped updates after a year, and it seems like no one is interested in trying to crack it open. Which is a shame, because debloated, this thing would run so well. The screen is fantastic, the size is great. But all the Asus bloat on it infuriates me. I hate ZenUI, and while you can use a different launcher, it doesn't remove it all-together (for instance, the pull down menu stays as it is). If anyone is trying to do work on this front and needs a tester, I'll happily lend a hand. I'm nowhere near skilled enough to DIY, but I can certainly follow instructions and get you logs and crap.
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Thanks to shakalaca
original post:
https://medium.com/@shakalaca/zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca-bootloader-unlocked-d878335365ab
download the file here and unzip freemyzenpad.7z
https://mega.nz/#F!F1FlzAoY!u6zR1Y14xvqoSbz-YQGFrw
enable usb debug mode, connect your usb cable to Z580
run root.bat
follow the steps , after it's done, install magisk manager, voila, rooted!

Anyone tried this method?
sniperx1211 said:
Thanks to shakalaca
original post:
https://medium.com/@shakalaca/zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca-bootloader-unlocked-d878335365ab
download the file here and unzip freemyzenpad.7z
https://mega.nz/#F!F1FlzAoY!u6zR1Y14xvqoSbz-YQGFrw
enable usb debug mode, connect your usb cable to Z580
run root.bat
follow the steps , after it's done, install magisk manager, voila, rooted!
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Anyone tried this method?
Thanks.

tcbys said:
I been looking around and havent found anything on how to root my device. Is there any info on how to root my device? Its upgraded to Android Marshmallow
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I'm struggling to find an update to Marshmallow for Zenpad 8.0 P022 380C. You say you've updated...do you still have the zip file with the code please? I'll make sure to root the tablet before I upgrade after reading this thread...

Bruno Rodrigues said:
Anyone tried this method?
Thanks.
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I tried it from a Linux laptop as I couldn't get Win10 to recognise the tablet at all...
I changed the script to point at local adb/fastboot rather than the ".mac" executables, so it should perform exactly the same actions - and all seemed OK to begin with - but one of the reboots after a flash stage never returned to a screen... and now it refuses to even start up.
Whether it was something I did, or the script, I cannot say...

is it possible to flash the stock rom via fastboot ?. I have twrp installed, but it gives me error 7 when I try to flash the stock ROM.zip. And the tablet doesn't turn me on either, it stays on the asus logo. thanks

sniperx1211 said:
Thanks to shakalaca
original post:
https://medium.com/@shakalaca/zenpad-s-8-0-z580ca-bootloader-unlocked-d878335365ab
download the file here and unzip freemyzenpad.7z
https://mega.nz/#F!F1FlzAoY!u6zR1Y14xvqoSbz-YQGFrw
enable usb debug mode, connect your usb cable to Z580
run root.bat
follow the steps , after it's done, install magisk manager, voila, rooted!
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do you know how to use the files in the unbrick folder? thanks