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This guide is for you that have a new Xoom (WiFi only, US model) with Android 3.1 and want to
- get root access
- enable the external SD card unit
Please note that Android 3.2, which now is available for the US Wifi models, make this guide more or less obsolete. If your aim is to have root access, then there are probably simpler methods.
What you need to do can be encompassed in these following short steps (will be detailed later on) in the following order. Each step is required before you can proceed to the next one. However, make sure that you are very very careful and dont try to take any shortcuts. That may soft-brick your device, and you may have a difficult time to explain that to your wife ... You have been warned!
I strongly recommend you to read the entire guide before trying this. In fact, read it twice to ensure that you have understood everything. If there is wierd stuff that you dont understand, dont hesitate to ask. The reason for me writing this down is that I like to document what I have learned. This is to me an excellent way to ensure that I will remember what I just did. Another reason was that I could not find a single thread that encompassed all steps required. There are many different threads, but noone (that I could find) that really guides you from start to goal. So enjoy and good luck!
I would like to thank LandMaster and cam30era for helping out with advice during my initial trail-and-error session. I soft-bricked my device once and had big problems to get by point 4.3 (avoid overwriting of CWM), but with their encouragement I finally succeeded.
If someone else adapts this guide for the EU model or the 3G model, feel free to drop me an IM and I will update the guide for these devices too. Until then, this has only been tested on a WiFi only, 32 GB device bought in the US. If you brick your 3G or EU bought model, dont call me ...
0. Overview of the 6 required steps
1. Install Motorola USB drivers for your computers (for USB connectivity)
2. Install Java SDK and Android SDK tools (for adb and fastboot commands)
3. Unlock the device for flashing (allowing replacement of recovery and boot images)
4. Install a modified recovery image (ClockWorkMod recovery for Android)
5. Root the device (Allow r/w access to the device filesystem)
6. Flash a kernel that supports the SD card (SD card access, overclocking etc.)
Steps 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 require that you download install, image and zip files needed for the flashing.
All this was performed on a Windows XP x86 SP3. Windows 7, Mac and Linux users will probably have to do some steps differently.
Update July 7: I have tested the procedure on Windows 7 x86 now and the procedure is identical to Windows XP.
1. Install the latest Motorola USB drivers
The installation file can be found here
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
1.1 Install the drivers and ensure that your Xoom is recognized by the computer
2. Installation of development software
Java SDK 6 and Android SDK (for Honeycomb at least) need to be installed. You can find the installation kits here.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-6u26-download-400750.html
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2.1 Install them as any other software.
2.2 What I had to do was to manually modify the PATH environment variable. I use Windows XP so I did that by right clicking on My Computer, choose Properties and select Advanced. Here I added the path to platform-tools and Tools
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Intel\WiFi\bin\;C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTSystem\;D:\Java\Android-sdk\platform-tools;D:\Java\Android-sdk\tools
Note: If the Android SDK complains that the Java Dev Kit cant be found, just press Back and then Next again. Wierd, but that seems to do the trick ... go figure.
2.3 Test that ADB and FASTBOOT works. You should open a command window and go to your Android installation directory. Plug in your Xoom to your computer and write 'adb devices'. Your Xoom should now be listed like this
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders>adb devices
List of devices attached
0288414343813157 device
Did your device not show up? Make sure that you have USB debugging enabled in Settings / Applications / Development
3. Unlocking the device for flashing
This step will effectively erase the internal storage, including all your apps and settings. Use whatever backup you want to rescure important data before you start.
3.1 Power up and start the Xoom
3.2 Ensure that your device is fully recognized by the computer. A good sign is that the 'Portable device' dialog is activated on Windows when your Xoom has booted. The Xoom should also be seen in 'My Computer'. If not, go back to step 2 and double check your USB drivers.
3.3 Use the command 'adb reboot bootloader' to go into Flash mode
3.4 Use the command 'fastboot oem unlock'. This will trigger a dialog on your Xoom. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the unlocking. I repeat, this *will* do a factory reset and all data will be lost!
3.5 Once unlocked, the Xoom will restart and work as normal, but now ready for step 4
4. Install recovery image (CWM)
Download the recovery image file and save it to your computer
4.1 Boot into flash mode with 'adb reboot bootloader'
4.2 Install your downloaded recovery image
C:\Documents and Settings\Anders> fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
4.3 Restart the device with 'fastboot reboot'. Timing is essential here, so be alert when the device restarts, or you will have to redo section 4.
4.4 Enter CWM with the following procedure
4.5 Once the Motorola logotype is shown, start counting to 3. At 3, press the Volume Down button. This should result in the text 'Android Recovery' in the top left corner. If it does not work, experiment with the timing ...
4.6 When 'Android Recovery' is shown press the Volume Up button. This should invoke the CWM recovery menu. If that works, then congratulations for reaching this far .
Here is a potential pitfall. If you are unable to enter CWM *before* the device boots into Honeycomb, then the newly installed recovery image will be overwritten by the system default recovery. There are ways to prevent this (see posts below), but I recommend you to redo step 4 instead of messing with removal of system files. But both methods would probably work. Experiment!
5. Rooting the Xoom
The root zip file is located here
5.1 You need to transfer the ROOT zip file to a working micro SD card. You can do this on a computer or cell phone, but the ROOT zip must be located in the root directory of the SD card.
5.2 Insert the now prepared SD card in the Xoom
5.3 Boot into recovery (as described in 4.3). Navigate using the volume buttons and press the power button to select the active option
5.4 Select 'Install ZIP from sd card'
5.5 Select 'Choose ZIP'
5.6 Navigate to the ROOT zip file with the Volume buttons and select it with the Power button. Confirm that you want to install it.
5.7 Everything should indicate success, so back out to the main CWM menu and reboot the device.
5.8 From Android Market, install the ROM Manager app and start it. If the rooting was successful, then ROM Manager should start without any complaints.
6. Flashing a new kernel that supports SD cards (and maybe more ...)
The kernel that I used is described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
The kernel zip file is located here
6.1 This step is identical to 5, but swap the ROOT zip towards the KERNEL zip. For simplicity, you may want to prepare the SD card with both zip files at the same time in step 5.1 ...
Looks great. You just might want to give credit to LandMaster and cam30era, too.
Also is this for just USA or all, cos many people brick there xoom if its just for USA only
okantomi said:
Looks great. You just might want to give credit to LandMaster and cam30era, too.
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Of course, done
juDGEY2k10 said:
Also is this for just USA or all, cos many people brick there xoom if its just for USA only
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This is only tested on a US device. OP updated.
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
BrokenPixel said:
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
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When you unlock your Xoom, it will wipe all user data.
bwcorvus said:
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
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You're right. I rooted 1st and flashed CWR later. I then used brd's method to update to 3.1, re-root and flash the new bootloader and kernel. So there is a step missing after Step 3. I'm sorry, I don't remember exactly how to do this from HC 3.1. (meaning what files to use) as I was on HC 3.0 at the time.
BrokenPixel said:
Will this wipe all USER data?
Also, is the location of the zipped root file fine? the title says "[BOOT] Wifi-Only Charge Light Off".
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Yes it will. Read 3.4 again, it will do factory reset.
The root file may vary from case to case, but the procedure is the same AFAIK. I used the one that "charge light off"... There are probably others too.
bwcorvus said:
I only see one problem, you have recovery before boot.img. If you flash the recovery, without a rooted boot.img and happen to boot into honeycomb, it will erase your recovery and load stock. So you can remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p or flash the boot.img BEFORE rebooting out of recovery.
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This is true, and I will update the OP to reflect that.
So has anyone followed this guide successfully yet? I don't really want to be the first...
yordikins said:
So has anyone followed this guide successfully yet? I don't really want to be the first...
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Hi
I did!. And you know that someone gotta be first (actually second). Why not take the credit?
pingvinen said:
This is true, and I will update the OP to reflect that.
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So I'm guessing the OP has been updated? I think I'm ready to dive in
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Abracastabya said:
So I'm guessing the OP has been updated? I think I'm ready to dive in
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Instructions are good to go. Just make sure that you don't reboot after flashing recovery, and before flashing boot image. If you do, by mistake, no harm done. You will just have to flash recovery again.
cam30era said:
Instructions are good to go. Just make sure that you don't reboot after flashing recovery, and before flashing boot image. If you do, by mistake, no harm done. You will just have to flash recovery again.
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Sounds good and thanks B-)
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Tnx . Very help full .
I don't know but ROM Manager just isn't budging showing any signs of root... or Superuser (+Elite)... or MarketEnabler...
I don't know, I'm kinda lost here. Let me retry (for the tenth time).
rmcsc said:
I don't know but ROM Manager just isn't budging showing any signs of root... or Superuser (+Elite)... or MarketEnabler...
I don't know, I'm kinda lost here. Let me retry (for the tenth time).
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Try again, and remember that timing (3 seconds) are key to success ...
I'll retry being more precise. I do get into Recovery and I flash the file mentioned. It seems it flashes correctly but when I boot into the OS, there's no signs of root anywhere.
I'll update in a few. Thanks!
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Credits
CM10 pio_masaki
TWRP (touch recovery) godmachine81
(I am not responsible for damage to your drive!
Prerequisite
1. a windows based pc
2. a usb cable
Let's get started
1. Turn on usb debugging
2. Download and unpack the attached file.
3. Search for install-eng.bat
4. You will see that your Tablet reboot and a screen appear where you will find option to lock and unlock bootloader. Use the volume button to highlight the unlock option and press the power button.
Pause ( your bootloader is unlocked )
Recovery
Now we gonna install a recovery.
This is needed for backing up and easy installing of roms.
1. Download the recovery attachement. (godmachine)
2. Place it into the folder of your earlier unpacked file.
3. Run it!
4. Read the on screen information of the progress. If you get any errors you will need to install adb drivers. (search google)
Install Jellybean!
1. Download this and move it to your tablet. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013432 (build 2)
2. Shutdown your tablet in recovery mode.
3. install the zip.
4. If your want GAPPS (market enz) google it and flash.
Well done!
Please hit thanks if worked! :highfive:
so what did you do here that pio doesn't have in his guide......
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I will be telling you how to put CM 10 on your device without root, as root will automatically come to your device when you are done with CMing. This method works for every phone. I used FXP208-cm-10-20130223-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip for my Xperia Arc LT15i. Just check under the project status tab if you want to know if your device is supported. You can also use CM 9, 8 or 7 if you like, the method is the same. Please consider the fact that that this will void your phone's warranty. (Who cares?)
Note:
You do not need root for this.
You need to unlock your phone's bootloader for this.
Downloads:
Fastboot mediafire.com/?47eu9m848c5wbi0
CyanogenMod freexperiaproject.com
Google Apps goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip
Sorry I could not put links... I am not new to Android and CM but I am new to xda so they did not let me put links
Instructions:
1. Extract the CyanogenMod zip and Fastboot zip files to a convenient location.
2. Copy boot.img from the CM folder to the Fastboot folder. There should now be 5 files in the Fastboot folder.
3. Connect your phone to your computer as you normally would.
4. Place Google apps and CM on the root of your SD card in .zip file format.
5. Disconnect your phone and reconnect in fastboot mode. Just search Google for how to connect phone in Fastboot mode.
6. Go to the Fastboot folder. Open a command window and hold the shift button and right-click.
7. Select the " Open command window here " option.
8. Type
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
The boot image will be flashed to your phone. Disconnect your phone from PC
9. Boot your phone. When the FreeXperia logo comes press the back button like CRAZY until your phone goes into ClockworkMod recovery.
10. Go to advanced. Select 'wipe dalvik cache' and select yes.
11. Go back to main menu and select 'wipe data/factory reset' and select yes.
12. At the main menu select 'wipe cache partition' and yes.
13. Go to mounts and storage and select 'format /system'.
14. From the main menu select 'reboot system now'
15. Setup your phone.
16. Install updates.
17. Enjoy.
If you found this post helpful then please press the thanks button on the left
Or, you could've just flashed a pre-rooted kernel like Advanced Stock.
There's a video in my Arc guide too explaining how to install CM.
Sent from Myushi
MarcSinger said:
Or, you could've just flashed a pre-rooted kernel like Advanced Stock.
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Here we are trying to CM, not root.
KabbageX said:
Dude, here we are trying to CM, not root.
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Yes, NOW you are. AFTER you edited your post, in which you clearly mentioned having problems with rooting and cited this as a method of rooting your device/getting CM10 installed. Besides, there's already a detailed tutorial on installing Cyanogenmod on their own website:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_anzu
MarcSinger said:
Yes, NOW you are. AFTER you edited your post, in which you clearly mentioned having problems with rooting and cited this as a method of rooting your device/getting CM10 installed. Besides, there's already a detailed tutorial on installing Cyanogenmod on their own website:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_anzu
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He is new to forum and excited.Give hime a break.
MarcSinger said:
Yes, NOW you are. AFTER you edited your post, in which you clearly mentioned having problems with rooting and cited this as a method of rooting your device/getting CM10 installed. Besides, there's already a detailed tutorial on installing Cyanogenmod on their own website:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_anzu
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Ok
Very Helpful
Allow me to change step #17 to:
17. Download Swapper2 and install.
and NOW #18. Enjoy
AdibSul said:
Very Helpful
Allow me to change step #17 to:
17. Download Swapper2 and install.
and NOW #18. Enjoy
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I am glad I could help.
Not sure if this has been posted already but, this exact process for rooting works for almost ANY android device the program is very easy to use and I will do my best to try and explain how it works.
First, download this ROOTING TOOL
BLU Tank 4.5 Recovery Provided by lopestom: DOWNLOAD
SuperUser: DOWNLOAD
MobileUncle Tools: DOWNLOAD
Now that you have all of these files I will teach you step by step to achieve root + CWM.
ROOTING:
1. Extract the rooting tool to your computer the folder should be called "VROOT" now open the file Root.exe and this image will appear. (MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS CONNECTED VIA USB WITH INSTALLED DRIVERS)
2. CLICK ROOT.
The program will install a chinese version of superuser which we will delete after CWM installation. (YOUR PHONE WILL REBOOT, THIS IS NORMAL)
3. After reboot, you may now exit the program.
CWM:
1. Now that we are rooted, we can install CWM. While your phone is still plugged into your computer place the MobileUncleTools.apk into your phones storage.
2. Exract the recovery "BLU Tank 4.5.zip" to your computer and put the recovery image file into your phone.
3. Go to your phone and load the application "File Manager" and install the program MobileUncletools.apk that you just put on your phone.
4. Run the program Mobile Uncle Tools on your phone:
Next:
5. Once you Select the recovery.img your phone will prompt you to flash the recovery, click YES, it will then prompt you to reboot your phone into recovery then choose YES.
6. You should now be in CWM.
NOW TO REMOVE CHINESE SUPERUSER.
1. Choose to install a zip from SD CARD > Choose UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip > Install
2. CWM will remove chinese SU and you now have Chainfire SU.
Done.
swindillon said:
Not sure if this has been posted already but, this exact process for rooting works for almost ANY android device the program is very easy to use and I will do my best to try and explain how it works.
First, download this ROOTING TOOL
BLU Tank 4.5 Recovery Provided by lopestom: DOWNLOAD
SuperUser: DOWNLOAD
MobileUncle Tools: DOWNLOAD
Now that you have all of these files I will teach you step by step to achieve root + CWM.
ROOTING:
1. Extract the rooting tool to your computer the folder should be called "VROOT" now open the file Root.exe and this image will appear. (MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS CONNECTED VIA USB WITH INSTALLED DRIVERS)
2. CLICK ROOT.
The program will install a chinese version of superuser which we will delete after CWM installation. (YOUR PHONE WILL REBOOT, THIS IS NORMAL)
3. After reboot, you may now exit the program.
CWM:
1. Now that we are rooted, we can install CWM. While your phone is still plugged into your computer place the MobileUncleTools.apk into your phones storage.
2. Exract the recovery "BLU Tank 4.5.zip" to your computer and put the recovery image file into your phone.
3. Go to your phone and load the application "File Manager" and install the program MobileUncletools.apk that you just put on your phone.
4. Run the program Mobile Uncle Tools on your phone:
Next:
5. Once you Select the recovery.img your phone will prompt you to flash the recovery, click YES, it will then prompt you to reboot your phone into recovery then choose YES.
6. You should now be in CWM.
NOW TO REMOVE CHINESE SUPERUSER.
1. Choose to install a zip from SD CARD > Choose UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip > Install
2. CWM will remove chinese SU and you now have Chainfire SU.
Done.
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I tried with no luck. Phone is already rooted with the same method you mentioned. I flash the recovery image using the app, and the phone reboots to the stock recovery mode.
I'm not running the phone on a stock firmware.. Could that be the problem?
Manar Aleryani said:
I tried with no luck. Phone is already rooted with the same method you mentioned. I flash the recovery image using the app, and the phone reboots to the stock recovery mode.
I'm not running the phone on a stock firmware.. Could that be the problem?
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I have the SAME problem! SU ok but the phone reboots to the stock recovery.... My firmware is original... What I do now?
Sorry, but VROOT threads are being closed by the moderation team because they appear to be collecting information off of devices. So, until this method is verified to be working safely and without malware, I would advise everyone not to use this method. Please report them to the moderation team.
Thanks!
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All thanks go to our awesome XDA-Developers, the developers at Oppo, and also to scumpicule for this working root method.
It doesn't require any alterations to the recovery system, just stick with the one that Oppo has provided.
This has only been tested on the X9076, it should theoretically work for other versions of the Find 7 as well, but please do this under your own discretion.
**Update: It has been reported that the newest Rom release of 1.2.2i or 1.2.3i and onward might not work with this root method! If this is the case, you will need to use these instructions from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53902937&postcount=10
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CONTINUE with these instructions if you have Rom Version: 1.2.1i, otherwise if you have updated, click on the above link ^
INSTRUCTIONS:
Download the "Find7_ROOT4.3_bbs.oppo.cn.zip" file.
** It is also available at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739102&highlight=find+7 **
Then Copy/Paste it in your phone on your root folder
Turn Off your phone
Simultaneously press the buttons ' power ' and 'volume down ' until you feel a vibration.
Your phone will reboot into recovery mode. ( Should be the OPPO recovery ! )
Select ' Choose English ' & Install zip file
Then choose the zip file that you have downloaded in step 1 & click "YES" to install.
Hit "Reboot" once everything is completed.
Go into app drawer and select the SuperSU app. Update the binary by selecting the "NORMAL" method.
Reopen SuperSU and make sure binary is okay.
Try downloading "Root Checker" or a app that requires root.
Congratulations, your device is now Rooted!!
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If you run into any errors, try updating the SuperSU binary again, or check under "NOTES" on the link above that scumpicule has posted.
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HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF THIS HAS HELPED YOU.
Credits & Thanks
@karben @kedro @tk @Jimmy McGee
@scumpicule
installation failed unfortunately
i followed your steps and my device number is X9076
crackjas said:
installation failed unfortunately
i followed your steps and my device number is X9076
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I'm pretty sure I used the same .zip file earlier today with the stock recovery, installation failed here too. (X9076).
Fortunately this worked perfectly: Click Here
binaryfalcon said:
I'm pretty sure I used the same .zip file earlier today with the stock recovery, installation failed here too. (X9076).
Fortunately this worked perfectly: Click Here
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Thanks. It works!:good:
crackjas said:
installation failed unfortunately
i followed your steps and my device number is X9076
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Were you able to get to SuperSU in the app drawer? Make sure that the binary was installed properly.
It's interesting because I was able to get it to work perfectly.
See attached photos of Root Checker.
Does not work on ColorOS 1.2.2i
I just got my Find 7 phone and after the OTA upgraded the system to 1.2.2i, when I tried to install the root file and it failed to install.
Installation Failed
No luck. Failed at the zip file installation part. Please let me know if you have any solution. Thanks. Cheers.:cyclops:
KoTP said:
No luck. Failed at the zip file installation part. Please let me know if you have any solution. Thanks. Cheers.:cyclops:
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I'm having the same problem. When installing the zip from Oppo Recovery, it fails immediately every time. Tried both the Find7_ROOT4.3 and the Find7_GSM4.3 files. Any suggestions?
I think that after the update to 1.2.2i, the root might not work anymore. For all those that don't have it working, can you confirm if you have the 1.2.2i Rom version?
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Good news!
I have found the Rooting method and instructions for Rom version 1.2.2i
It should work for every Oppo Find 7 and 7a (not confirmed) with any system (till 1.2.2i at least).
In the end system, bootloader and recovery will be intact - > stock rooted.
WORKING ON: x9077, x9076, x9006 (confirmed by #Oiler)
(NOTE):
Android SDK is required (which gives ADB and FASTBOOT files), if you have these files already on your computer, then you can just download TWRP, STOCK RECOVERY (oppo), and SUPERSU.
All the files are located below:
Preparation:
1. Phone with at least 30% battery.
2. Install Oppo drivers from "OPPO Driver" phone partition.
3. Download and unzip: AndroidSDKSlim - https://mega.co.nz/#!SEhFXbzL!Xy4PrX_NKFnAZvPaggQL-1Vw1PESzRCyqXiPrMlvWVM
4. Download: TWRP - https://mega.co.nz/#!gF0GhBzT!HGaWCcQfqr_ns2z7ZEIeeF-0KvXFliEOAFZ_Z-wHcdw and put it in "platform-tools" folder wich u get from zip above. (img file)
5. Download: Stock Recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!rVQWXKhD!Ljy9pw_sy0VlKzxqJwuD4UoZGMwF_dOmOYWgR1mMRc4 Mod or Stock Recoveryhttp://ge.tt/2EQ5h2m1/v/0?c *2 and put it in "platform-tools" folder. (img file)
6. Download: SuperSU - http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip?retrieve_file=1 and put it on phone internal storage. (do not unpack)
Changing Recovery Menu:
1. Turn Off phone.
2. Press Volume UP + Power
3. Now u should see small discription on screen: fastboot
5. Plug the phone to PC.
4. Open command prompt inside "platform-tools" folder -> press SHIFT + Right Mouse Click, pick open command prompt here.
5. Write:
Code:
fastboot devices
6. You should see:
Code:
"your phone product code" Dartmoor
7. If you don't see your device listed, make sure drivers are installed properly. Next, write:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-x9077.img
after few second you should see OKAY. (No need to turn off phone) *1
Rooting the phone:
1. Power off the phone.
2. Hold volume DOWN and the POWER button to get into the TWRP Recovery.
3. Pick install and find the SuperSU zip file, confirm the flash.
4. Reboot the phone. (cash and davlik wipe not nessesary)
5. Phone is now rooted. (Check if there is working SuperSU app. Update binary if needed.)
Restoring stock Recovery Menu:
1. Power off the phone.
2. Press Volume UP + Power
3. Open command prompt on your PC inside "platform-tools" folder -> press SHIFT + Right Mouse Click, pick open command prompt here.
4. Write:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery x9077-official-recovery-mod.img
after few second you should see OKAY.
5. REBOOT, or turn off phone by pressing POWER for 3 sec.
6. Check Recovery Menu (Volume DOWN + Power)
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NOTES:
*1 turning off after installing Recovery Mod is unnecessary, this is because the phone won't startup automatically into the installed Recovery Mod.
*2 Stock Recovery is provided as genuine by #Zeus (Oppo Official Staff). The other one - Stock Recovery Mod is provided by #Kedros which have removed checking of Oppo system (provides possibility to install custom files like roms or SuperSU etc.). #Kedros confirmed that OTA update is still available on it.
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SOURCE: Jach0o from OPPO forums
JiraffeLeung said:
I think that after the update to 1.2.2i, the root might not work anymore. For all those that don't have it working, can you confirm if you have the 1.2.2i Rom version?
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Yes. Mine is 1.2.2i
Same for me on the version number. 1.2.2I I was hoping the process would be easier. Oh well.
The link to the TWRP recovery is down. I tried to download it in every possible way, but I always get an error. WHen I click download once I get to MEGA, it is saying "temporary error, retrying". Please fix, thanks.
Edit - NM working now, thanks just in case you fixed it.
Edit - Rooted phone, left TWRP on if I ever go to CM11s. Had to do a few things diffrent than what you said, but got it to work. Thanks
JiraffeLeung said:
Good news!
I have found the Rooting method and instructions for Rom version 1.2.2i
It should work for every Oppo Find 7 and 7a (not confirmed) with any system (till 1.2.2i at least).
In the end system, bootloader and recovery will be intact - > stock rooted.
WORKING ON: x9077, x9076, x9006 (confirmed by #Oiler)
(NOTE):
Android SDK is required (which gives ADB and FASTBOOT files), if you have these files already on your computer, then you can just download TWRP, STOCK RECOVERY (oppo), and SUPERSU.
All the files are located below:
Preparation:
1. Phone with at least 30% battery.
2. Install Oppo drivers from "OPPO Driver" phone partition.
3. Download and unzip: AndroidSDKSlim - https://mega.co.nz/#!SEhFXbzL!Xy4PrX_NKFnAZvPaggQL-1Vw1PESzRCyqXiPrMlvWVM
4. Download: TWRP - https://mega.co.nz/#!gF0GhBzT!HGaWCcQfqr_ns2z7ZEIeeF-0KvXFliEOAFZ_Z-wHcdw and put it in "platform-tools" folder wich u get from zip above. (img file)
5. Download: Stock Recovery - https://mega.co.nz/#!rVQWXKhD!Ljy9pw_sy0VlKzxqJwuD4UoZGMwF_dOmOYWgR1mMRc4 Mod or Stock Recoveryhttp://ge.tt/2EQ5h2m1/v/0?c *2 and put it in "platform-tools" folder. (img file)
6. Download: SuperSU - http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip?retrieve_file=1 and put it on phone internal storage. (do not unpack)
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Great stuff.
Feel free to share how you got it Rooted and which steps you took. It will help others here as well.
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JiraffeLeung said:
Great stuff.
Feel free to share how you got it Rooted and which steps you took. It will help others here as well.
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Total newbie. Could you explain preparation step 2 to me? (2. Install Oppo drivers from "OPPO Driver" phone partition.)
Will this method work with version 1.2.3i?
Many thanks.
Hey, yes the method should work for the most recent version as well. When you plug in your phone to you pc, it prompts you install the drivers from OPPO, just continue and install them.
If you don't see "Developer Options" in your settings ( in "More" ) then go into "About Phone" and click on "Build number" 5 times until you receive a message indicating that developer options is enabled.
Then plug in your phone and see if the drivers get updated. This process has been tested to work on Windows 7.
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I'm eager to try
JiraffeLeung said:
Hey, yes the method should work for the most recent version as well. When you plug in your phone to you pc, it prompts you install the drivers from OPPO, just continue and install them.
If you don't see "Developer Options" in your settings ( in "More" ) then go into "About Phone" and click on "Build number" 5 times until you receive a message indicating that developer options is enabled.
Then plug in your phone and see if the drivers get updated. This process has been tested to work on Windows 7.
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Thanks. Just waiting to find the time to try. I'll post the result.
Thanks again.
One more thing, you'll have to enable "USB Debugging" in developer options, then try plugging the phone in again.
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JiraffeLeung said:
One more thing, you'll have to enable "USB Debugging" in developer options, then try plugging the phone in again.
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Hi,
Thanks a lot for your help.
Though I'm pretty sure I've followed your instructions to the letter the phone would fail to install the update.SuperUser file so I can't get to get it rooted.
Any idea, suggestion, tip etc, will be much appreciated.
Thanks
How far were you able to get to? Any errors or freezing? What version of Rom are you on?