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[How-to]Root Android 4.2.2 And Install CWM v6.0.2.3

Here We have the Root And CWM for Nexus 7 On Android 4.2.2!
Step 1 - Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install with USB drivers. See: How to Set Up Android SDK (Fastboot / ADB) on Windows.
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 7 tablet.
Step 3 - Download Fastboot and extract it in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.
NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.
Step 4 - Download SuperSU v1.04 (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip) and copy it to your sdcard on your Nexus 7 tablet.
Step 5 - Make sure you have backup your data as it will be removed. Then switch OFF your Nexus 7.
Step 6 - Download recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.3-grouper.img and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
Step 7 - Now go into Fastboot Mode on Nexus 7. How? Press Volume Down + UP + Power key for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen.
Step 8 - Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
Step 9 - Type in the following command and press Enter.
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.3-grouper.img
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Step 10 - Once completed, choose RECOVERY MODE from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 11 - Then scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the Power button to select it.
Step 12 - Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.
Step 13 - Now using your volume keys, navigate to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.
Step 14 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. Then Choose yes flash recovery back (this will make CWM your permanent recovery mode)
That’s it. Your Nexus 7 is now rooted on Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 software version of Jelly Bean and even has a custom CWM recovery installed. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.
Root and CWM for Nexus 4
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udimars30 said:
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Thank you a lot...but the link for the fastboot its not aviable

Nano23 said:
Thank you a lot...but the link for the fastboot its not aviable
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link updated

and this belongs in original development how? why not post a thread in original development asking about need for speed too..

Step 4 and step 7
I am a little confused about step 4 as I didn't think any nexus 7's had a SD card slot. I purchased mine right from google. I just put the zip file directly on the device itself and I know from my experience with my old Nexus One that this works too, just wondering who is selling the one with SD card slots. My second question, and really the more important one is step 7. I have tried to make the device go into fastboot several times and when I hold the volume keys down, the device boots to a black screen with no ability to do anything after that. If I mess with the power button (meaning I hold it in for a long time then let it out, and do this several times) I can get the device to preform a normal boot. Any thoughts?

thanks
Thanks its worked for my nexus 7..
udimars30 said:
Here We have the Root And CWM for Nexus 7 On Android 4.2.2!
Step 1 - Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install with USB drivers. See: How to Set Up Android SDK (Fastboot / ADB) on Windows.
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 7 tablet.
Step 3 - Download Fastboot and extract it in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.
NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.
Step 4 - Download SuperSU v1.04 (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip) and copy it to your sdcard on your Nexus 7 tablet.
Step 5 - Make sure you have backup your data as it will be removed. Then switch OFF your Nexus 7.
Step 6 - Download recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.3-grouper.img and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
Step 7 - Now go into Fastboot Mode on Nexus 7. How? Press Volume Down + UP + Power key for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen.
Step 8 - Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
Step 9 - Type in the following command and press Enter.
Step 10 - Once completed, choose RECOVERY MODE from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 11 - Then scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the Power button to select it.
Step 12 - Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.
Step 13 - Now using your volume keys, navigate to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.
Step 14 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. Then Choose yes flash recovery back (this will make CWM your permanent recovery mode)
That’s it. Your Nexus 7 is now rooted on Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 software version of Jelly Bean and even has a custom CWM recovery installed. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.
Root and CWM for Nexus 4
Root and CWM for Nexus 10
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Thanks a million man! I was having all kinds of trouble updating to 4.2.2 and finally figured that out. Then I was having problems rooting again until I found this. Your method worked great but I used TWRP instead and it still did the trick. Thanks again.

I tried this but when I want to flash the recovery, my fastboot.exe will then not respond and will try to close. What gives?

Step 7 - Now go into Fastboot Mode on Nexus 7. How? Press Volume Down + UP + Power key for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen.
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Just a quick note here, to enter Fastboot Mode you just need to turn the Nexus 7 off, then turn on again, soon as you see the Google logo press the Volume Down key and hold (Hold both Power button and Volume Down Key).

No need for holding the power button, the vol down button does the whole trick

worked for me. thanks very much

sicameron32 said:
I am a little confused about step 4 as I didn't think any nexus 7's had a SD card slot. I purchased mine right from google. I just put the zip file directly on the device itself and I know from my experience with my old Nexus One that this works too, just wondering who is selling the one with SD card slots. My second question, and really the more important one is step 7. I have tried to make the device go into fastboot several times and when I hold the volume keys down, the device boots to a black screen with no ability to do anything after that. If I mess with the power button (meaning I hold it in for a long time then let it out, and do this several times) I can get the device to preform a normal boot. Any thoughts?
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yes you can do that for the normal boot

Spenzert said:
Just a quick note here, to enter Fastboot Mode you just need to turn the Nexus 7 off, then turn on again, soon as you see the Google logo press the Volume Down key and hold (Hold both Power button and Volume Down Key).
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Thanks..
I don't have N7 that's why did not know!

Leonhan said:
I tried this but when I want to flash the recovery, my fastboot.exe will then not respond and will try to close. What gives?
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re-install the fastboot with all it's extensions in the same folder!

If you want to use fastboot by a easy way, use this guide you don't need adb line command, just fastboot line command and it's an child game by this way
If you have got a problem with your adb or fastboot or recovery....it's very simply and faster
use this:
Download this file "Fastboot.zip"
Install this file somewhere in one folder which is named "fastboot" on your PC
=> disk C: root
Unzipped this file on the folder "fastboot" and you will find 3 files:
- adb.exe
- AdbWinApi.dll
- fastboot.exe
and when you need to push something by the bootloader, you can use it.
Don't forget to push on this folder the file that you need. For exemple: boot.img or a recovery.img, etc...
The line command is :
Code:
c:\fastboot>
Enter
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Enter
If you want to flash the "recovery.img" file
If you want to flash a boot.img:
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot flash boot boot.img
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******************************************************************
If you want to know all lines of command
Code:
c:\fastboot>fastboot
Code:
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>
commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default: 2048

don´t i have to unlock bootloader first ?

Domx92 said:
don´t i have to unlock bootloader first ?
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Yes, it is a prerequisite if you want to root your android device.

Ok, so I am running the 4.2.2 update, and after jumping through numerous hoops trying to have my device recognized by adb, I just want to make sure that my very first step should be to boot up in fastboot mode and then issue the following command...
"fastboot oem unlock"
???
Then I can go ahead and proceed to flashing the CWM recovery and flashing the SuperSU file...?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
EDIT: I've tried multiple times, but everytime I boot into "fastboot" mode, which I guess is another way for saying the bootloader, ADB loses its connection with my Nexus 7! Also, if it helps anyone to know, I'm running Win7 64-bit.....I'm not sure if that matters, but the first time I booted up into fastboot mode, my computer recognized it and installed it as an "Android Bootloader Interface" in the Device Manager! When the device boots up normally, ADB does recognize it again, and it also shows up differently in the Device Manager (Android Composite ADB Interface)! ANY help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as I obviously can't issue commands to a device that ADB can't see when it's in fastboot mode!

vmancini3 said:
Ok, so I am running the 4.2.2 update, and after jumping through numerous hoops trying to have my device recognized by adb, I just want to make sure that my very first step should be to boot up in fastboot mode and then issue the following command...
"fastboot oem unlock"
???
Then I can go ahead and proceed to flashing the CWM recovery and flashing the SuperSU file...?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
EDIT: I've tried multiple times, but everytime I boot into "fastboot" mode, which I guess is another way for saying the bootloader, ADB loses its connection with my Nexus 7! Also, if it helps anyone to know, I'm running Win7 64-bit.....I'm not sure if that matters, but the first time I booted up into fastboot mode, my computer recognized it and installed it as an "Android Bootloader Interface" in the Device Manager! When the device boots up normally, ADB does recognize it again, and it also shows up differently in the Device Manager (Android Composite ADB Interface)! ANY help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as I obviously can't issue commands to a device that ADB can't see when it's in fastboot mode!
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Hi, vmancini3...
Forget about ADB when your tablet is in FASTBOOT/BOOTLOADER mode...
Here are the salient commands....
Code:
fastboot devices
- should return a serial number to confirm your FASTBOOT connection -
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
- will unlock the BOOTLOADER and will WIPE and FACTORY RESET THE DEVICE; unfortunate, but necessary .
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With the BOOTLOADER unlocked, begin to set up your Nexus 7 again... as though it was a brand new, just purchased tablet... ie., country, regionalization, WiFi key... etc.
Go online with your Nexus 7 browser (Chrome), and download Chainfire's SU Updater .ZIP package from here...
http://download.chainfire.eu/310/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip
Upon completion of this download, shut down the tablet.
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Reboot again into FASTBOOT/BOOTLOADER mode... VOL down button + POWER ON button.
From your PC, run this command...
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
....where the recovery.img is your CWM or TWRP .img file.
Both of which are available here...
CWM - http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
TWRP - http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/103
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Congratulations.... you've just FLASHED a CUSTOM RECOVERY!!!
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When the self-congratulatory round of self applause has died down, ... and with the Nexus 7 still in FASTBOOT/ BOOTLOADER MODE, use the VOL buttons to navigate and the POWER button to select... reboot into RECOVERY.
Using the new CUSTOM RECOVERY, flash Chainfires SU updater package that you downloaded earlier... usually found in the /download folder...
Done.
Reboot.
Rooted.
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I really don't understand why some people seem to have a problem with this procedure... it takes less time doing it, than actually describing how to do it.
Rgrds,
Ged.

How to Root, Add Custom Recovery & Unlock Bootloader (Virgin Mobile)

Before I go on with this I'm giving you this guide from Potent Technologies and all credit goes to him I just wanted to share it with the XDA world
I am a owner of the 816 under Virgin Mobile and I would like to see more roms being made for this device as it is a great phone.
---------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NYP7V2ltpI <-------- Link to video
Back up your device information before you begin to your PC, Google Drive, etc. so that you may continue without risk of losing it. This is necessary because some devices will factory reset when you select "Yes" to unlock the bootloader.
Step 1: HTC Sync Manager
http://www.htc.com/in/support/softwar...
Step 2: Install ADB Fastboot
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aa8ri8uxyhh...
Step 3: Unlock Bootloader
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
Step 4: CWM Auto-Install via ADB Fastboot / Bootloader
(VIEW [NEW UPDATE] AT BOTTOM OF DESCRIPTION AS WELL!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb...
Step 5: SuperSU .zip file for Internal Storage
http://download.chainfire.eu/452/Supe...
[NEW UPDATE]:
IF YOU RECEIVE AN EXCLAMATION MARK ON THE RECOVERY SCREEN AFTER RUNNING THE .EXE AT 18:24 IN THE VIDEO THEN IT IS BECAUSE YOU NEED TO FLASH AN OLDER CLOCKWORKMOD FIRST!
POWER OFF YOUR DEVICE BY HOLDING VOLUME UP + POWER BUTTON FOR 15 SECONDS IF YOUR STUCK AND THEN POWER ON BY HOLDING VOLUME DOWN+POWER BUTTON AND YOU'LL GO BACK INTO THE BOOTLOADER.
DO AS YOU SEE FROM 11:40-12:03.
ONCE YOUR DEVICE IS SET IN THAT MODE DOWNLOAD THIS FILE BELOW:
https://s.basketbuild.com/dl/devs?dl=...
NOW SAVE THAT FILE WHERE THE ADB FOLDER IS THAT YOU INSTALLED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO IN (Local Disk C:/adb)
ONCE THAT'S COMPLETE GO INTO THAT FOLDER AND RIGHT-CLICK IN ANY WHITE AREA OF THE FOLDER AND PRESS "RUN COMMAND LINE HERE" & RUN THE FOLLOWING COMMAND:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
REBOOT TO RECOVERY NOW AND IT WILL WORK!
NOW YOU CAN RUN THE .EXE FROM STEP 4 IN FASTBOOT MODE FOR THE LATEST VERSION!
Done!
This is a guide on how to Root your HTC Desire 816 and during this process you will add a Custom Recovery and Unlock your Bootloader! (Sorry; no S-Off at this time).
This will also allow you to enable moving apps and such to your SD card if you add specific properties to the build.prop file or by flashing a Kernel that's write-enabled. I will make a separate video to cover this as well when I have an SD available.

Really nice of you to make this and all, but this already exists. In fact all you did was take a previous tutorial and make it carrier specific, even though THIS clearly states all of this, and works on the Virgin Mobile version. However the video was a great addition (assuming you made it).
And most of your links are broken.

Checked and all links in the video have been updated and so has the .exe for the recovery.
Sent from my 710C using XDA Free mobile app

Root Sony Xperia XA [F3111, F3113, F3115][N][33.3.A.1.97] or repair bootloop

This guide only works for the Single SIM model!
Only for: [F3111/F3113/F3115][N][33.3.A.1.97]
Requirements:
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
https://mega.nz/#!Btg10D6L!-WX6Aa0Z6qpVSUcAiaF2W8fYl2UlM9fGDB0EVpkA4Tc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NBChXsL15GyQaqaJYUwu0ZijBMRzwMl/view
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
For Magisk click Donload 'latest stable'
https://mega.nz/#!Y0lQnTZI!WG5F2Cf_JpxqsZx59ZOVBydkQMy4Gb25kmWYl1HkzQI
Instructions:
Copy the Magisk and DRM zips to an SD card and put it in you phone or copy the files directly to your phones internal storage
Rename the recovery file to 'recovery.img'
Then copy both the boot.img and the recovery.img to C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib
Check if bootloader can be unlocked:
1. Open the phone application on your device and type *#*#7378423#*#*
2. Tap service info then configuration then rooting status
3. If bootloader unlock allowed says yes then continue with this guide if it says no this guide cannot help you
Unlock bootloader:
1. Go to your phones settings then click about phone and tap build number around 7 to 10 times until it tells you you are now a developer
2. Then go to developer options and turn them on
3. Next turn on OEM unlocking
4. Next turn on USB debugging and click ok
5. Next open flashtool and click on the BLU button
6. Then turn off your phone and plug it into the computer whilst holding volume- until the green LED appears
7. Then click on unlock this will unlock your bootloader and let us continue
Installing custom recovery (TWRP) and Rooting(Magisk):
1. Connect the phone to your PC whilst holding Volume+ and keep holding it until the blue light turns on.
2. Open the command window in C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib. Then flash boot and recovery with the commands "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img".
3. Disconnect the USB cable and press Volume- and Power button until you hear a vibration. You are now in the recovery. When it prompts for a password, press Cancel and Swipe to allow modifications.
4. Then go to Wipe and press Format Data. You must do this as if you don't, a boot loop will occur. Then go back and go to Install and select your Magisk file and swipe to install it. Then reboot to system.
5. It will take a couple of minutes for the phone to boot up (For me it took 5mins). Once it boots up, setup Android and be sure to skip logging into google or myXperia as it doesn't work without the DRM fix.
6. Turn off your phone and press Volume- and Power button until you hear a vibration. Swipe to allow modifications. Then go to Install, select your DRM fix file and swipe to install it and wait for the installation to complete. Then reboot to system.
7. That's it. Your phone is now rooted and the DRM functions now work. You should have the Magisk app on your app list now.
Bootloop Repair:
1. Open flashtool and click on the BLU button
2. Then plug your phone into the computer whilst holding volume- until the green LED appears
3. Then click on relock this will relock your bootloader and let us continue
4. Then download and install xperia companion and open the software
5. Then click software repair and click on 'My device cannot be detected or started, or is a SmartWatch 3' and click next
6. Then select 'Xperia phone or tablet' and click next
7. Check the check box for your google details and click next then let it initialise and follow the steps on screen
Thanks for reading :good: and thank me if i helped

How, will you know that the DRM keys are active/working?
At My XA (F3111) my cameras are not working at all, and if i do your tutorial it will fix my cameras?
Thanks In Advance

[GUIDE][MIUI][WAYNE]How to update MIUI10 without losing data

Hi, folks, how you doing?
Today, I'm gonna help you to update your MIUI without losing your installed apps and stuff.
First of all, you have to download the MIUI rom image here. Choose wisely, because there's just one version compatible with MI A2 and it is called MI 6X - WAYNE.
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A few things before you get into this:
[!]This process worked to me and can work to you, however, I can not give any garantee of how you will understand it, so, if you follow these steps, do it at your own risk.
[!]You must have USB debugging enabled, an unlocked bootloader, a converted MI A2 to MI 6X andTWRP recovery installed.
[!]CAMERA2API: If you have had edited build.prop and renamed wayne.xml to whyred.xml, you'll have to do it again. I recommend this guide.
Requirements:
1) TWRP Wayne
2) ADB
3) MI 6X Wayne rom
4) USB Debugging, unlocked bootloader enabled in Developer options
5) Platform-tools
6) Compatible USB Cable
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A few explanations:
The update process has two methods: one is known as "clean update". On clean update, all data in your phone will be wiped on the process and the update will give you a fresh clean device.
The other one process is known as "dirty update". On this process, only the OS files will be replaced, keeping all that garbage (apps, pictures, music, videos, cache, etc) we love in our phones.
Today, I'll teach you how to do a dirty update.
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From here, I'll assume you already have ADB installed and working in your computer and TWRP boot image placed in ADB Folder.
1) Download MIUI rom and place it in your phone's internal memory
2) Restart your phone with Power button + Volume down until you see the Fastboot bunny
3) Connect your phone in your computer using the provided USB cable
4) In your computer (Windows), open file manager in ADB folder, hold SHIFT key and right click mouse and select "Open Command prompt here"
5) In Command Prompt, type
Code:
fastboot devices
and Enter - you shall see your devices ID
6) Type
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-[version here]-wayne.img
and Enter, your phone your will restart and load TWRP Recovery.
7) In TWRP, tap "Install", it will open file manager to you choose the desired file. Select it it and slide "swipe to confirm flash".
8) The installation process will start. Take a coffee because it may take a while.
9) In the end of the update process, tap "wipe Dalvik/Cache".
10) Tap "Restart".
Your phone will restart. The first boot is a little longer than the normal (+-3 minutes), but it is normal.

will it break magisk?

Lenovo M10 Plus 3rd Gen Root Guide (TB125FU)

Notice! This process also completely resets your tablet! Backup all files and information.
This is just me documenting my process for rooting my tablet. I am not responsible for any damage or lost information due to the process changing, errors in execution, or mistakes in my documentation. Let me know of any errors, corrections, or updates that may need made.
Thank you to contributors to the thread linked below for the information provided that allowed me to create this more detailed root guide.
Custom Rom / rooting Options vor TB-125FU (Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen)
Hey everyone, I've been looking for options to Install a custom Rom or root since I bought the Tablet several month ago. It seems like there are some options for the Full Hd Version, but I have a hard time finding anything useful for the 125FU...
forum.xda-developers.com
This process was completed on Model: TB125FU
Follow documentation at your own risk!
First I updated my tablet until it was the newest system update available. For me that was version "TB125FU_S000118_220927_ROW"
Step 1 - Install tablet drivers on your computer
Download drivers folder and unzip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/android_adb_interface-zip.5741369/
Plug tablet into computer
Open Device Manager
You’ll see a line item labeled “ANDROID” with a yellow exclamation mark
Right click on it and select update drivers
Select Browse Computer and navigate to the unzipped driver folder
Make sure the Include Subfolders box is checked and select Next
This will install the drivers for the tablet
Step 2 - Unlock your tablet for usb debugging
Open settings on your tablet
Search for “build”
Click “Build Number”
Click the Build Number box seven times to unlock developer options
Close and reopen the settings app
Under System there is now a Developer options, open it
Toggle the selections for OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
Step 3 - Obtain boot.img
Download and install Lenovo LSMA
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
plug your tablet into the computer
run program, select rescue
check the allow USB debugging popup on your tablet
select tablet in the LSMA program and select the allow popups on your tablet
select Download when it shows the firmware for your tablet
DO NOT CLICK START RESCUE
close the program when it finishes downloading the ROM
The ROM will download to C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles
Make sure ROM folder name matches the current system update version on your tablet
Copy from the downloaded ROM folder “boot.img” to your tablet
Step 4 - Modify boot.img
Download Magisk apk from the official Github page
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
install APK on your tablet
open Magisk
Select Install
Select “Select and Patch a File”
Navigate to the location you copied the boot.img file and select the file
Select “Let’s Go”
Wait for flashing lot to say “All done” indicating it modified the boot.img file
Transer modified file to your computer, for me it was called “magisk_patched-25200_rgIWh.img” I then renamed it “magisk_patched.img” to make future typing commands shorter
Step 5 - Unlock bootloader and flash modified boot.img
Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools
I chose to download the portable version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-2-9-18.2317790/
unzip folder
Place the modified .img file in this folder as well
Navigate to this folder, right click and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in your tablet to your computer if it isn’t already
Type “adb devices” to confirm your computer sees your tablet
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
Type “fastboot devices” to confirm the computer sees your tablet
Type “fastboot flashing unlock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to unlock bootloader.
Press the volume up button, It will say it was successful, wait a few seconds for the tablet to return to fastboot
Type “fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img” and when you hit enter you should see a transferring status on your tablet (if you named your modified .img file something else, type that into the command instead)
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet.
The tablet should now be rooted which will completely reset the tablet. You will need to setup the tablet again and reinstall the Magisk app from the official Github. The Magisk App should now have superuser controls
You can relock the bootloader and return the tablet to factory image. IT WILL WIPE ALL DATA AGAIN!
To unroot you just reverse a couple steps.
Put the original boot.img (Make sure it is the boot.img of the same version ROM) in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools folder on your computer
Navigate to this folder, right click, and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in the tablet to your computer
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
When the tablet reboots into fastboot type “fastboot flash boot boot.img”
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot flashing lock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to lock bootloader. Press the volume up button.
Type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet
You tablet should now be back to normal.
***Note, if you relock the bootloader first it will not let you flash the original boot.img file. If you make that mistake as I did once you'll be able to manually startup recovery mode by first powering off the tablet by holding down the power button, then boot into recovery by holding the power button and the volume up button until the recovery screen appears. Then you can unlock the bootloader again.

Hello,
Please can you confirm that the model you tested is the same as
Lenovo Android TB125​ZAAJ0198SE​
The one above is a mediatek helio G80 4GB+64GB 2000*1200 resolution with Android 12 (bought some days ago, for sure it is M10 Plus 3rd Gen).
Thanks in advance.

Mine is: ZAAJ0401US
The process detailed above should still work on yours. Remember, you will be downloading the boot.img that Lenovo is recommending for your tablet, not using one I uploaded. So you will be rooting your specific file.
I doubt there would be differences between our ROM anyway but even if there were, it wouldn't effect you be because you are creating your own rooted .img.

Thanks for this guide. What system app did you uninstall after rooting?

I didn't remove any system apps when I rooted. I'm sure some are extra and can be removed safely.

Sorry, what is the reason for rooting then, when there are no custom roms yet?

Some apps require root access.

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-25200_ofAPj.img
Sending 'boot_a' (98304 KB) OKAY [ 2.660s]
Writing 'boot_a' FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
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Now what? The bootloader is already unlocked.
EDIT: I had to use the volume keys to select "recovery mode" which opens a menu. From there I have to select "fastboot" (not "bootloader") which displays "fastbootd" (note the "d" on the end), then fastboot commands work.
BUT, after flashing the boot.img, it just powers off after the logo, no option to enter any kind of recovery, no USB connection. At most, if I hold Power for 15 seconds, then release and hold again, sometimes it turns on, and then if I hold VolUp, it boots to a recovery menu, but the only options are "try again" and "factory data reset". if I reset, it shows the animation for half a second, then shuts down.
On this menu it appears in "adb devices" as "unauthorized".
UPDATE: I was able to use Lenovo's "Recovery and Smart Assistant" tool to repair, but it has to be run on a Windows machine (will not connect in VirtualBox). It doesn't recognize the serial number, but by selecting "help finding serial" there's an option for manual entry of model number.
Choosing TB128FU and following the directions I was able to flash the stock firmware, but, the tool downloaded the wrong version. After flashing, the device claims the firmware isn't compatible with the hardware, and shuts down.
To fix this, I've had to find "TB128FU_CN_OPEN_USER_Q00012.0_S_ZUI_13.5.365_ST_220526_qpst" online. The tool downloads to C:\ProgramData\RSA\Downloads\RomFiles. You need to replace the contents of the folder in there (back it up!) with the contents of this, then it will flash a working firmware. (I think you can also use this to flash the patched boot.img, but I haven't tried). The only catch is, this is the Chinese ZIUI firmware, not the Global firmware it came with. It can be used in English, so I might keep it if I can't find the correct Global firmware.
https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Lenovo_Tab_M10_FHD_Plus_(lenovo_tbx606) PostMarketOS Wiki mentions that another file needs to be flashed any time you enter fastboot to prevent this brick. The article is for a different model, but probably the same applies.

I'm not sure why you got that error if the bootloader was unlocked. My patched .img file only failed like that when I failed to unlock the bootloader first.
Did you toggle the "OEM unlocking" in developer options on the tablet before trying to unlock the bootloader with command prompt commands?
When the bootloader is unlocked the tablet gives a warning message for a few seconds on every boot telling you that the bootloader is unlocked.

The "OEM unlocking" was grayed out saying the bootloader is already unlocked, and it does show the message at startup.
The problem might be that this is model TB128FU (not TB125FU) which is only sold in China, so it doesn't accept the same firmware. I don't know how the seller put the global firmware on it originally.

ok, i think i understand. Your tablet model number is different.
When going through the rooting process it downloaded the wrong version for your tablet without you realizing it so you patched and attempted to install the wrong version of ROM boot.img.
If so it means it is extra important to follow the line in step 3, "Make sure ROM folder name matches the current system update version on your tablet"
It is weird though that the Lenovo Rescue Tool didn't download the correct software for your tablet.

Does anybody know how to unlock bootloader for TB128XU? It is the same tablet but with Snapdragon SOC.
I am failing on unlock command. Both of these won't work :-(
fastboot oem unlock
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
fastboot flashing unlock
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
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So everything worked great for me.
As a launcher I now use the Microsoft Launcher.
Nice interface and features.
The OTAs with Magisk Root also work great.
As described by the developer.
Section Devices with A/B Partitions
OTA Upgrade Guides
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io

Thanks for this! I haven't rooted an Android device since Gingerbread (2.3) in 2010, so it was good to have a basic guide for the newer stuff.
One thing I noticed: Step 1 says to find the "Android" device in Device Manager and manually install the drivers. However, that device didn't appear in Device Manager for me until I booted into fastboot mode. So effectively I had to move step 1 to instead be later, immediately after this sentence:
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
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zippy411 said:
Notice! This process also completely resets your tablet! Backup all files and information.
This is just me documenting my process for rooting my tablet. I am not responsible for any damage or lost information due to the process changing, errors in execution, or mistakes in my documentation. Let me know of any errors, corrections, or updates that may need made.
Thank you to contributors to the thread linked below for the information provided that allowed me to create this more detailed root guide.
Custom Rom / rooting Options vor TB-125FU (Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen)
Hey everyone, I've been looking for options to Install a custom Rom or root since I bought the Tablet several month ago. It seems like there are some options for the Full Hd Version, but I have a hard time finding anything useful for the 125FU...
forum.xda-developers.com
This process was completed on Model: TB125FU
Follow documentation at your own risk!
First I updated my tablet until it was the newest system update available. For me that was version "TB125FU_S000118_220927_ROW"
Step 1 - Install tablet drivers on your computer
Download drivers folder and unzip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/android_adb_interface-zip.5741369/
Plug tablet into computer
Open Device Manager
You’ll see a line item labeled “ANDROID” with a yellow exclamation mark
Right click on it and select update drivers
Select Browse Computer and navigate to the unzipped driver folder
Make sure the Include Subfolders box is checked and select Next
This will install the drivers for the tablet
Step 2 - Unlock your tablet for usb debugging
Open settings on your tablet
Search for “build”
Click “Build Number”
Click the Build Number box seven times to unlock developer options
Close and reopen the settings app
Under System there is now a Developer options, open it
Toggle the selections for OEM Unlocking and USB debugging
Step 3 - Obtain boot.img
Download and install Lenovo LSMA
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
plug your tablet into the computer
run program, select rescue
check the allow USB debugging popup on your tablet
select tablet in the LSMA program and select the allow popups on your tablet
select Download when it shows the firmware for your tablet
DO NOT CLICK START RESCUE
close the program when it finishes downloading the ROM
The ROM will download to C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles
Make sure ROM folder name matches the current system update version on your tablet
Copy from the downloaded ROM folder “boot.img” to your tablet
Step 4 - Modify boot.img
Download Magisk apk from the official Github page
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
install APK on your tablet
open Magisk
Select Install
Select “Select and Patch a File”
Navigate to the location you copied the boot.img file and select the file
Select “Let’s Go”
Wait for flashing lot to say “All done” indicating it modified the boot.img file
Transer modified file to your computer, for me it was called “magisk_patched-25200_rgIWh.img” I then renamed it “magisk_patched.img” to make future typing commands shorter
Step 5 - Unlock bootloader and flash modified boot.img
Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools
I chose to download the portable version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-2-9-18.2317790/
unzip folder
Place the modified .img file in this folder as well
Navigate to this folder, right click and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in your tablet to your computer if it isn’t already
Type “adb devices” to confirm your computer sees your tablet
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
Type “fastboot devices” to confirm the computer sees your tablet
Type “fastboot flashing unlock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to unlock bootloader.
Press the volume up button, It will say it was successful, wait a few seconds for the tablet to return to fastboot
Type “fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img” and when you hit enter you should see a transferring status on your tablet (if you named your modified .img file something else, type that into the command instead)
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet.
The tablet should now be rooted which will completely reset the tablet. You will need to setup the tablet again and reinstall the Magisk app from the official Github. The Magisk App should now have superuser controls
You can relock the bootloader and return the tablet to factory image. IT WILL WIPE ALL DATA AGAIN!
To unroot you just reverse a couple steps.
Put the original boot.img (Make sure it is the boot.img of the same version ROM) in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools folder on your computer
Navigate to this folder, right click, and launch a Command Prompt
Plug in the tablet to your computer
Type “adb reboot bootloader” this should reboot your tablet into fastboot
When the tablet reboots into fastboot type “fastboot flash boot boot.img”
When you see the transfer is complete type “fastboot flashing lock” read the instructions on screen which will tell you to press the volume up button (volume button closest to power button) to lock bootloader. Press the volume up button.
Type “fastboot reboot” which will restart the tablet
You tablet should now be back to normal.
***Note, if you relock the bootloader first it will not let you flash the original boot.img file. If you make that mistake as I did once you'll be able to manually startup recovery mode by first powering off the tablet by holding down the power button, then boot into recovery by holding the power button and the volume up button until the recovery screen appears. Then you can unlock the bootloader again.
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ok thank you bro for this very clean tuto, for me all went well, all works well, except for the restart where I have the Orange state problem with the 5 sec delay !!! ????
I tried what I was advised:
modify the LK.img, all went very well saying ok on the tab, ok on my Pc, but NO !!!!
I was a brick I think: black screen and nothing.
From there I rescued and redid everything,
conclusion : still the same, all goes except orange state and 5 delay
Can anyone or you ZIPPY411 help me with this please, I am lost with the veritydm pls
Thanks for reading and thanks again for all the work

Tacotac78570 said:
ok thank you bro for this very clean tuto, for me all went well, all works well, except for the restart where I have the Orange state problem with the 5 sec delay !!! ????
I tried what I was advised:
modify the LK.img, all went very well saying ok on the tab, ok on my Pc, but NO !!!!
I was a brick I think: black screen and nothing.
From there I rescued and redid everything,
conclusion : still the same, all goes except orange state and 5 delay
Can anyone or you ZIPPY411 help me with this please, I am lost with the veritydm pls
Thanks for reading and thanks again for all the work
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By orange state I assume you are describing the unlocked bootloader warning screen.
Unfortunately I don't know of a way to get rid of that delay and warning screen from the boot process. It should not have any effect on your tablet other than just notifying you that the bootloader is unsecured. Rooting a tablet does this and creates a more vulnerable system state that the manufacturer wants to make sure you are aware of. The tablet should boot normally after the few second delay.

zippy411 said:
By orange state I assume you are describing the unlocked bootloader warning screen.
Unfortunately I don't know of a way to get rid of that delay and warning screen from the boot process. It should not have any effect on your tablet other than just notifying you that the bootloader is unsecured. Rooting a tablet does this and creates a more vulnerable system state that the manufacturer wants to make sure you are aware of. The tablet should boot normally after the few second delay.
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Yeahhh all good bro ty, well I ve just change the lk.img in XD.dex and after flash fastboot the lk_a and perfect ,finish the Orange state

Tacotac78570 said:
Yeahhh all good bro ty, well I ve just change the lk.img in XD.dex and after flash fastboot the lk_a and perfect ,finish the Orange state
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Hello @Tacotac78570
Could you write a tutorial how to remove orange state? What software you used to remove orange state in lk.img?
Best regards!

tajfunPL said:
Hello @Tacotac78570
Could you write a tutorial how to remove orange state? What software you used to remove orange state in lk.img?
Best regards!
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Sup bro anyway easy u follow this thread and that take 10 min //
How to remove Orange, Yellow & Red state warnings on MTK
This guide will explain how to hide or remove Yellow, Red and Orange state warnings on a Mediatek Android device. Its ideal for those who feel irritated by constantly seeing these warnings on reboot.
www.hovatek.com

Hello,
Got a new TB125FU with firmware ver. "TB125FU_S000160_230227_ROW".
Anyone tried and succeeded rooting with this version?
Thank you