[ROOT] Howto root easily your Gen8 device [fw 2.0.71 - 2.4.83] + R/W FILESYSTEM

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kloopk

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pstreck1 said:
I have an A101IT-V6 running 2.4.82. When I select Update Firmware from the boot menu I get the message "USB connection: Press OK to disconnect".

When I press OK, I get "Update failed: (1)" and it takes me back to the main boot menu.
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I had this exact issue and I found that my file was renamed in download it added(1) to the file name as I saved in the same directory as the firmware (same name) make sure it has the exact file name and try again, thats what worked for me after I removed the incorrectly named file from the tablet
 
someone755

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Thank the gods for this root method!
Just a quick question, though:
Why does my Archos 101 G8 always get its storage destroyed after forcing apps to SD? Seems to work on all other Android phones and tablets, so why do I always have to reformat my drive after forcing the apps to SD?

(F**ked up my internal storage a few times with that -.-').

Thanks to your work!

p.s.
you probably want to change this thread title (the 2.4.82 isn't in the title) :D
 
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barny72 said:
jep, that's what I did.

-> downloaded and flash OFW 2.4.82
-> downloaded and flash 2.4.82 kernel and initramfs
-> boot the OFW: OK
-> boot the developer kernel: freeze

basically I did the same as every always and several times before. the re-installation of the root 2.4.81 kernel worked out well, too...

I can't see at what point of the installation the mistake could happened...?
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same problem with A101 :(
 
jessee49

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Hello all ...
I want to get the file

- [fw 2.4.80 +rw]

But the link does not work ...
Have you a link AC.
Many of your file can not be recovered ..
how to, help me S.V.P
:cool::cool:
 
jfmcbrayer

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The link works fine for me, but it is not a direct link -- it's a link to the Google Code page for that download. Follow it in a browser, then follow the direct download link.
 
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No RW access w avos_2.4.82_sysroot

Hello all,

I am using avos_2.4.82_sysroot on A101IT with FW 2.4.82 , but i am unable to update Busybox or su-bin.

/dev/mmcblk0p2 is used 78%, 26343 byte free

What could be wrong ?

Best regards,
Onliner09
 
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jfmcbrayer

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Onliner09 said:
I am using avos_2.4.82_sysroot on A101IT with FW 2.4.82 , but i am unable to update Busybox or su-bin.
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The automatic updaters may make assumptions about how /system is mounted that aren't correct for this firmware. The superuser updater has worked fine for me, but I've had to install an updated busybox by hand.
 
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Basil Klyev said:
chulri
Please make root for 2.4.83 firmware.
Thanks.
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Huum I don't know why, but my own firmware doesn't worked..

I compile with default option, no errors, i have extract new initramfs from the AOS file. but it doesn't worked, no boot.

Same thing with original 2.4.82 chulri's kernel and my 2.4.82 own kernel and chulri's initramfs.....

Chulri have you got any problem to compile it? I begun to thing that they have make lot of change in boot.

Thanks in advanced,

Bizcuite
 
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Is it possible to move the kernel files without using the recovery option? The USB port is a problem for me. I have tried saving the files on /mnt_data but the zImage is not found when flashing.
 
Basian Mile

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Sad thing is: After i removed Android Kernel to have permanent Root i got Bootloop.

What can be the problem?

Edit:

I cant boot the Developer Edition at all. After flashing Initramfs and press ok its booting normal without Root Access.
When trying to boot Dev i only get Bootloops. Android Kernel not Removed!
 
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    chrulri
    Hello community

    First of all, thanks to dogmaphobia for his initial work (click for fw 2.0.71)

    Don't forget: I'm not responsible for anything ;)
    Installing SDE or rooting your Archos device in any way may or definitly will void your warranty. You can find more information about it on the Archos website: link

    Now here we go, you need four things:
    1. An Archos Gen8 device (e.g. A101IT)
    2. Archos Firmware
      - 2.1.02: [Archos server]
      - 2.1.03: [Archos server, Mirror #1]
      - 2.1.04: [Archos server, Mirror #1]
      - 2.1.08: [Archos server]
      - 2.3.20: [Archos server]
      - 2.3.26: [Archos server]
      - 2.3.81: [Archos server]
      - 2.4.19: [Archos server]
      - 2.4.65: [Archos server]
      - 2.4.80: [Archos server]
      - 2.4.81: [Archos server]
      - 2.4.82: [Archos server]
      - 2.4.83: [Archos server]
    3. Archos SDE
      - [Archos server], [Mirror #1]
    4. Rooted initramfs + kernel
      - [fw 2.0.71 +rw]
      - [fw 2.1.02]
      - [fw 2.1.02 +rw]
      - [fw 2.1.03]
      - [fw 2.1.03 +rw]
      - [fw 2.1.04]
      - [fw 2.1.04 +rw]
      - [fw 2.1.08]
      - [fw 2.1.08 +rw]
      - [fw 2.3.20]
      - [fw 2.3.20 +rw]
      - [fw 2.3.26]
      - [fw 2.3.26 +rw]
      - [fw 2.3.81]
      - [fw 2.3.81 +rw]
      - [fw 2.4.19]
      - [fw 2.4.19 +rw]
      - [fw 2.4.65]
      - [fw 2.4.65 +rw]
      - [fw 2.4.80]
      - [fw 2.4.80 +rw]
      - [fw 2.4.81]
      - [fw 2.4.81 +rw]
      - [fw 2.4.82]
      - [fw 2.4.82 +rw]
      - [fw 2.4.83]
      - [fw 2.4.83 +rw]

    *: +rw = permanent root, changes to filesystem will be stored in /dev/mmcblk0p2. it has ~30 megabytes free, this should be sufficient for most changes and scripts.
    BE CAREFULLY: if you delete or corrupt important system files and aren't able to boot anymore, you have to flash the "non-rw" root kernel+initramfs, go to /mnt/system/unionfs and remove the changes.

    Then you have to the following:
    1. Install SDE (you only have to do this only once, it will even survive a full reformat)
      • reboot Archos device and hold down "Vol-" button after screen went black
      • choose "Update Firmware"
      • connect your Archos device by USB to your computer
      • upload the SDE firmware file to your device
      • safely disconnect the USB connection
      • press ok on Archos device
      • reboot
    2. Install android firmware
      • reboot Archos device and hold down "Vol-" button after screen went black
      • choose "Update Firmware"
      • connect your Archos device by usb to your computer
      • upload the Android firmware file to your device
      • safely disconnect the USB connection
      • press ok on Archos device
      • reboot
    3. Install the custom kernel + initramfs
      • reboot Archos device and hold down "Vol-" button after screen went black
      • Go to "Recovery Menu" and then "Developer Edition Menu"
      • choose "Flash Kernel and Initramfs"
      • connect your Archos device by USB to your computer
      • upload zImage and initramfs.cpio.gz to your device
      • safely disconnect the USB connection
      • press ok on Archos device
      • reboot and hold down "Vol-" button after screen went black
      • choose "Developer Edition"
      now you have temporary root (you always have to boot "Developer Edition" to get root again)
    4. (optional!) permanent root
      thus it will boot always the custom kernel (to revert, reinstall Android firmware)
      • reboot Archos device and hold down "Vol-" button after screen went black
      • Go to "Recovery Menu" and then "Developer Edition Menu"
      • choose "Remove Android Kernel"
      • reboot

    For Updates:
    Just go like this:
    chulri said:
    @Techngro
    I was in the same situation as you are: 2.1.03 and permanent root.
    Then did a firmware upgrade from the rescue menu, flashed the new kernel and initramfs and removed again the stock android kernel --> working :)

    If it says "update failed" the aos file might be corrupt
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    Have fun! :D ;)

    Big thanks to jfmcbrayer for helping me out!

    Links for developers:
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    jfmcbrayer
    chulri said:
    FINALLY!

    Thanks to jfmcbrayer (!!!), we can provide you an update for 2.4.81!
    Have a look in the first posting for links and howto update. :cool:
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    All credit to Chulri for this; I just followed the instructions written on the nice drool-proof paper.
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    chrulri
    root (+/-rw) for fw 2.4.19 is online (see first posting) and I'm gonna be offline for two weeks (vacation ;))
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    chrulri
    Ok, nice to know ;)

    UPDATE: 2.1.08 (+rw) firmware root updates in start posting :cool:
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    chrulri
    @bandit01 stfu, impatient little troll! :rolleyes:

    @everyone except bandit01: rooting for fw 2.3.81 is available! see start post or project website for download links
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