[ToolKit] Acer Iconia v0.9.4 ***New: Supporting Acer Liquid S1***

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arwahabibi

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/data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234
chmod 777 /cache
chmod -R 777 /cache
shell@android:/ $ /data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234

Entering character mode
Escape character is '^]'.

chmod 777 /cache
chmod -R 777 /cache
system@android:/ $ chmod 777 /cache
system@android:/ $ chmod -R 777 /cache
Unable to chmod /cache/recovery/last_log: Operation not permitted
1|system@android:/ $ exit
Connection closed by foreign host
1|shell@android:/ $
debug: wait for 1-2 minutes until finished pushing system.img.gz...
4212 KB/s (368395786 bytes in 85.401s)

Wrting rooted system.img.gz. This is going to take 2 minutes.
IN -ANY- CASE, DON'T INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS, OR YOUR DEVICE WILL BE -BRICKED-

Press Enter when you're ready to continue...

R...................O...................O..................T

SUCCESS!

Your Acer Iconia B1 is now rooted. Unplug your tablet and reboot. Install Superu
ser from the Google Play Store and have fun ;)
If your tablet is turned off and doesn't turn on anymore, take a pin and press t
he reset button on the right side of the Iconia B1, above the power button.

Press Enter to leave Application...

Statut: NotRooted
 

foxterrier

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Mar 6, 2008
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Run it with 0.2.8d and post the entire output please.

Here's my output with version 0.2.8d:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trying to establish ADB Connection...
ADB Connection to Acer Iconia B1 successful.

Copying Busybox onto Acer Iconia B1.
5118 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.202s)
Successfully copied Busybox onto Acer Iconia B1.

Make sure folder 'system_image' contains a prerooted system.img.gz
If the system.img.gz doesn't suit to the firmware version installed on your Iconia B1 you will end up with a bootloop, otherwise press Enter to continue...
Copying rooted system.img.gz onto Acer Iconia B1 (This will take 1-2 minutes)...
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234
chmod 777 /cache
chmod -R 777 /cache
shell@android:/ $ /data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234

Entering character mode
Escape character is '^]'.

chmod 777 /cache
chmod -R 777 /cache
system@android:/ $ chmod 777 /cache
system@android:/ $ chmod -R 777 /cache
Unable to chmod /cache/lost+found: Operation not permitted
1|system@android:/ $ exit
Connection closed by foreign host
1|shell@android:/ $
debug: wait for 1-2 minutes until finished pushing system.img.gz...
5095 KB/s (368395786 bytes in 70.605s)

Wrting rooted system.img.gz. This is going to take 2 minutes.
IN -ANY- CASE, DON'T INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS, OR YOUR DEVICE WILL BE -BRICKED-

Press Enter when you're ready to continue...

R...................O...................O..................T

SUCCESS!

Your Acer Iconia B1 is now rooted. Unplug your tablet and reboot. Install Superuser from the Google Play Store and have fun ;)
If your tablet is turned off and doesn't turn on anymore, take a pin and press the reset button on the right side of the Iconia B1, above the power bu
tton.

Press Enter to leave Application...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Then I do a reset, install Superuser and I check if B1 is really rooted, but unfortunately, the answer is still negative.
 

entonjackson

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I believe it's the same problem as with the chmod command. I fixed it in 0.2.9 please try again.

The problem is telnet, it opens a separate and secure kind of shell. By now i cannot read the output of it, without blocking the process, which will end up in a freeze. Trying to find a way to manage that. Writing input into it is also tricky, but the way i fixed the chmod problem should also work for the write back of the system.img.gz.

Good luck!:fingers-crossed:
 

arwahabibi

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Nov 26, 2010
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I believe it's the same problem as with the chmod command. I fixed it in 0.2.9 please try again.

The problem is telnet, it opens a separate and secure kind of shell. By now i cannot read the output of it, without blocking the process, which will end up in a freeze. Trying to find a way to manage that. Writing input into it is also tricky, but the way i fixed the chmod problem should also work for the write back of the system.img.gz.

Good luck!:fingers-crossed:

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ICONIA ROOTED THANKS FOR YOUR WORK ENTONJACKSON

========= Easy Root Iconia B1 =========
Before we can start, please do following:
1. Make sure drivers for Acer Iconia B1 are installed, you can find them here: h
ttp://goo.gl/doR8L
2. Plug-In your Acer Iconia B1 into this PC.
3. Enable USB Debugging Mode by going into Settings -> Developer Tools.
4. On your Acer Iconia B1 go to Google Play Store, install 'ex Dialer & Contacts
'
5. Start 'ex Dialer & Contacts' and dial *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#ENGMODE#*#*
6. Go to Go to Connectivity -> CDS Information -> Network Utility
7. Enter '/data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -l /system/bin/sh -p 1234' (without qu
otes)
8. Make sure 'Shell' is selected and tap on 'Run'. Caution: You won't get a feed
back!
9. Keep your device plugged in until it's finally rooted, or this procedure is a
borted!

If you sucessfully applied the steps above, we can now continue.
Press Enter when you're ready...

Trying to establish ADB Connection...
ADB Connection to Acer Iconia B1 successful.

Copying Busybox onto Acer Iconia B1.
4513 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.230s)
Successfully copied Busybox onto Acer Iconia B1.

Make sure folder 'system_image' contains a prerooted system.img.gz
If the system.img.gz doesn't suit to the firmware version installed on your Icon
ia B1 you will end up with a bootloop, otherwise press Enter to continue...
Copying rooted system.img.gz onto Acer Iconia B1 (This will take 1-2 minutes)...

4218 KB/s (368395786 bytes in 85.279s)

Wrting rooted system.img.gz. This is going to take 2 minutes.
IN -ANY- CASE, DON'T INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS, OR YOUR DEVICE WILL BE -BRICKED-

Press Enter when you're ready to continue...

R...................O...................O..................T

SUCCESS!

Your Acer Iconia B1 is now rooted. Unplug your tablet and reboot. Install Superu
ser from the Google Play Store and have fun ;)
If your tablet is turned off and doesn't turn on anymore, take a pin and press t
he reset button on the right side of the Iconia B1, above the power button.

Press Enter to leave Application...

 
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lordsanny

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I'm rooted now using v0.2.9, great work! :good:
I was wondering, will there ever be a custom recovery and custom roms for this device?
 

bullbrand

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May 26, 2008
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great to see you ironed out the teething problems enton , bug hunting can be a pain or fun depending on your outlook :p

now you can start on the next addon to this tool . plently of willing helpers it would seem .

look forward to seeing this build into a all in one tool for iconia B!

dave

---------- Post added at 11:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 AM ----------

I'm rooted now using v0.2.9, great work! :good:
I was wondering, will there ever be a custom recovery and custom roms for this device?

there maybe but until they can find out if the bootloader can be unlocked its not going to happen until then if at all.
:crying:
 

bullbrand

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May 26, 2008
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I have a question how to remove the root (for various reasons) 1 tutorial can be?

alba81 posted this in the root thread try this

And as I found out there is an other way for a very easy unroot - just install SuperSU, and after uninstalling the "su"-binary is disappeared from /System/bin/

If this does not work - SuperSU has an option for permanent unroot - this should definitely work.

SuperSU is here

hope that helps

if not you can just delete the SU from /system/bin/ and reboot ... root is gone

dave
 
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foxterrier

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I believe it's the same problem as with the chmod command. I fixed it in 0.2.9 please try again.

The problem is telnet, it opens a separate and secure kind of shell. By now i cannot read the output of it, without blocking the process, which will end up in a freeze. Trying to find a way to manage that. Writing input into it is also tricky, but the way i fixed the chmod problem should also work for the write back of the system.img.gz.

Good luck!:fingers-crossed:


I apologize for the late feedback but I was away from home.
Now it works perfectly. Great!
Entonjackson, thanks for your work and for the time you have dedicated to us.
 
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shantusingh

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see this rooting might be easy for many here great efforts for sure! But many don't even have the knowledge what's going on here lol, so please do keep working on simple root too please!
 

entonjackson

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see this rooting might be easy for many here great efforts for sure! But many don't even have the knowledge what's going on here lol, so please do keep working on simple root too please!

Thanks! I will!

The people here don't want and don't need to know what's actually going on. Me as a developer also don't want to know how python actually works. I just want it to work, as it's expected. It's ok.

Next I want to implement:
Unroot feature
Internal <-> External SD

After that I will try to automate starting the telnet server on the iconia, because at the moment this is the most difficult thing they need to do. Also this is the only point they can actually make a mistake at.


But for now, I'm happy I made the rooting process work :cowboy:
Have a nice weekend!
 

cakadut

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Apr 18, 2013
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Thanks to Entonjackson .....

This B1 will be perfect if can use "USB Modem" and USB otg"

I hope.......

Regards
 

diskenz

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i need help

how i can make my iconia b1 support loop devices " i wanna install ubuntu with app complete install linux " :rolleyes:
 

aznrogerazn

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ACER actually told how to enter recovery mode by holding Volume+ and power, and then selece SD image update mode.

Press and hold Volume + and Power button. Select SD Image Update Mode to enter recovery.

Maybe someone can do a NANDroid backup for those who had a boot loop or something.

http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29893/~/acer-iconia-b1-a71-factory-data-reset

EDIT: Now I have a big problem after using this root method. I can get to the Android setup page (appearing on first boot) but the device keeps restarting after a few seconds. I wonder what is the problem.....
 
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Target_Locked

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Do I have to upgrade to firmware RV05RC05 before using this method?
How?
I am having RV04RC04 but in System update does not show new firmware RV05RC05.
Thanks.

---------- Post added at 01:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 PM ----------

Here you can get alba81's prerooted system image only for firmware version RV05RC05
What will happen if I use Stock Recovery to update this image?
Thanks.
 

entonjackson

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Do I have to upgrade to firmware RV05RC05 before using this method?
How?
I am having RV04RC04 but in System update does not show new firmware RV05RC05.
Thanks.

---------- Post added at 01:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 PM ----------


What will happen if I use Stock Recovery to update this image?
Thanks.


I don't know what would happen. because I would never try it. the system.img.gz has a hole different format than the zip file from acer. Don't play around with the Iconia B1 or it's bricked faster than you can say 'custom recovery'.

Regarding your problem with the update to RV05RC05. I had the same problem.
If you are already rooted, download the latest firmware zip from Acer support site. Unzip it, and inside you will find the actual firmware zip file. Install it from recovery. Reboot and apply updates until you're on RV05RC05.
If you have not already been rooted, then go to settings -> apps -> google service framerwork. delete data and check again for updates, usually this triggers the update.
 

Target_Locked

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I have successfully root my B1 from RV04RC04 on Windows XP.
Thank you entonjackson for the tool and instructions.

Download Easy Root Iconia B1
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pvlbr6tqc9gp5kd/easy_root_iconia_b1_v0.2.9.zip

Here you can get alba81's prerooted system image only for firmware version RV05RC05
http://bit.ly/16YAOe2

Upgrade to stock firmware RV04RC04 to RV05RC05 from Acer website:
(Select tablet-->Iconia B1-->OS...)
Download firmware file (about 300 MB), copy to SD card, then use Stock recovery to update from SD Card.
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...&Step3=B1-A71&OS=a10&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=EMEA_27

Ex Dialer & Contacts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.modoohut.dialer&hl=de

Command to start Telnet server: /data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -l /system/bin/sh -p 1234
(PLease note: after the "telnetd" is the letter "l" not number "one")

Superuser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su

Steps:
Install USB driver in PTP mode
Switch back to MTP mode
Enable USB debug

Before we can start, please do following:
1. Make sure drivers for Acer Iconia B1 are installed, you can find them here: http://goo.gl/doR8L
2. Plug-In your Acer Iconia B1 into this PC.
3. Enable USB Debugging Mode by going into Settings -> Developer Tools.
4. On your Acer Iconia B1 go to Google Play Store, install 'ex Dialer & Contacts
'
5. Start 'ex Dialer & Contacts' and dial *#*#3646633#*#* or *#*#ENGMODE#*#*
6. Go to Go to Connectivity -> CDS Information -> Network Utility
7. Enter '/data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -l /system/bin/sh -p 1234' (without quotes)
8. Make sure 'Shell' is selected and tap on 'Run'. Caution: You won't get a feedback!
9. Keep your device plugged in until it's finally rooted, or this procedure is aborted!

If you sucessfully applied the steps above, we can now continue.
Press Enter when you're ready...
 
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    The Acer Iconia Toolkit is supporting following devices at the moment:
    • B1-A71
    • B1-710
    • B1-A710
    • B1-711
    • B1-720
    • A1-810
    • A1-811
    • A3-A10
    • Liquid S1

    Only use these methods if you are sure the device cannot be rooted using a custom recovery from the following thread:
    http://xdaforums.com/andr...ax-b1-t2875894

    Intel based devices will not be supported ever by this toolkit! Only Mediatek chips are supported!

    At the moment the following features are available:
    • Root from scratch (Unix only / recommended)
    • Root with prerooted Image (see Download links at the bottom)
    • Unroot
    • Swap External <-> Internal SD
    • Odex ROM
    • Pull system.img.gz off your device


    Download Acer Iconia Toolkit Latest Version

    Older Versions:



    Thank you goes to:



    Acer Iconia B1-A71:


    Unlock Bootloader
    CWM update, that removes bloat
    thx to FireDiamond

    Apply the "Invalid Partition Error" fix before rooting!!!
    To avoid unfixable bootloop, first apply this patch from Acer.
    Install the APK, start it, click on FixG1PMT (no feedback) and uninstall afterwards. Good luck!


    If you're rooting with prerooted system.img.gz here are the Downloads. Pick the one, fitting to the firmware installed on your tablet, otherwise you will get into bootloop!

    RV03RC05:
    Acer Firmware Update [mirror] [mirror + md5]

    RV04RC04:
    [system.img.gz] [mirror]

    RV05RC05:
    Acer Firmware Update [mirror1] [mirror2] [mirror3] [mirror4 + md5] [mirror5 + md5]
    [system.img.gz]

    RV02RC12:
    system.img.gz


    Acer Iconia B1-710 / B1-A710:


    Acer Iconia B1-711:

    RV01RC04_WW_GEN1:
    system.img.gz


    Acer Iconia B1-720:

    RV03RC01_WW_GEN1:
    system.img.gz (thx to Hayastan)

    RV07RC01_WW_GEN1:
    system.img.gz (thx to Hayastan)


    Acer Iconia A1-810:

    Acer Firmwares

    Modified XPosed Installer

    RV03RC08:
    system.img.gz

    RV18RC07_WW_GEN1:
    update.zip (about 4MB)
    system.img.gz with /system RW workaround (MD5 = 214db984aee42ef0c05d1cfa43d193c1) (needs extra config and SuperSU instead of Superuser) [torrent] (see this post also)

    RV21RC02_WW_GEN1:
    update.zip
    system.img.gz with /system RW workaround (needs extra config and SuperSU instead of Superuser) (see this post also)

    RV21RC03_TWN:
    system.img.gz with /system RW workaround (needs extra config and SuperSU instead of Superuser) (see this post also)

    RV27RC02_PA_CA:
    stock system.img.gz (rename to system.img.gz first!)
    system.img.gz (rename to system.img.gz first!)

    RV27RC03_WW_GEN1:
    system.img.gz
    stock system.img.gz
    update.zip

    RV18RC10_PA_CA:
    system.img.gz with /system RW workaround (needs extra config and SuperSU instead of Superuser) (see this post also)

    RV26RC06_PA_CUS1:
    system.img.gz

    Stock Images: (Workaround to unroot: Put the system.img.gz of your version into system_image and choose root option in toolkit)
    RV03RC08:
    system.img.gz

    RV18RC07:
    system.img.gz ( MD5=550ECDB192F5668264B11B1070F4B932 )


    How to root from scratch


    Acer Iconia A1-811:

    RV01RC11_WW_GEN1:
    Acer Firmware Update

    RV02RC20:
    system.img.gz rooted and stock (including xposed) (thx to konsolen!!)

    RV02RC22_TWN_GEN1:
    system.img.gz with /system RW workaround (needs extra config and SuperSU instead of Superuser) (see this post also)

    Unbrick:
    Stock Firmware RV01RC11 (copy on SD and flash from recovery)


    Acer Iconia A3-A10:

    A3-A10_RV05RC01_PA_CA:
    stock system image


    Your device not listed above?

    Help us getting your device to work with the toolkit.
    See this post how you can help.



    Common

    B1-A71 / B1-710 / B1-A710: Install this after rooting: Superuser App on Google Play Store
    A1-810 / A1-811 / B1-711: Install this after rooting: SuperSU App on Google Play Store
    Verify your root: Root Checker on Play Store


    FAQ

    Q: I'm stuck inside a bootloop after rooting!!!11
    A1: The system.img.gz you applied, wasn't suiting to the firmware version installed on your tablet. Download latest Acer firmware update ( !!! if available !!!), copy it on a micro sd card, plug it into your Iconia, go to recovery by holding Volume up and Power button while device is turned off. Then choose apply update from sd card.
    A2: If you cannot apply any Acer firmware, because you always get a partition error while installing, you should do a reboot after you get the error. A user reported that this made her/his device boot into Android again, showing the new version in settings -> info. Good luck
    A3: If your device is really bricked you could try bring it back to life. Here you find help: link1, link2, link3, link4 (many thanks to Gilly10, drmad and Hamza91)
    A4 (B1-A71, B1-710, B1-711 only): Unbrick
    A5: If the A1 - A4 didn't help. Send back the device to Acer. Tell them you tried to apply an update from sd card and ended up in this bootloop. Sending device back to Acer over UPS is free. Good luck!

    Q: Successfully rooted, but still no root after rebooting!
    A: Have you installed Superuser App from Google Play Store?
    (B1-A71 only)Q: Cannot update, always getting ERROR: - Invalid partition setting; 17: fat 238e8000:888e8000; Instalation aborted.
    A: Download "Invalid Partition Error" Patch.
    (B1-A71 only)Q: I applied update from RV05RC05 to RV05RC06 but still it shows RV05RC05.
    A: There is no RV05RC06. It is the RV05RC05. It got on Acers Download section with a RV05RC06 named zip file. But the content is 100% equal to RV05RC05.
    Q: Toolkit fails or crashes for any reason and I don't know what to do.
    A: Run it again with parameter -d, e.g.: toolkit.exe -d and post the entire output here.
    Q: Root from scratch on Linux doesn't work because of Error message: 'No such file or directory bin/posix/64/adb'
    A: sudo apt-get install ia32-libs libstdc++6 libgcc1 zlib1g libncurses5 libsdl1.2debian
    Q: Can i flash a custom recovery?
    A: No, because bootloader is locked. You would brick your tablet.
    Q: Are there Custom ROMs?
    A: No, see answer above.
    Q: Is my data wiped during root?
    A: No.
    Q: Do i lose root after factory reset or wipe date?
    A: No.
    Q: I get an error in Engineer mode entering telnet command.
    A: If Swiftkey is installed / enabled try settings Google AOSP Keyboard as default.
    Q: How can I start telnet server manually?
    A: Try this.



    What you can do with root:

    Apply Supercharger V6 by zeppelinrox and significally speed up your tablet! [My small How-To]
    Install Adaway, an ad-blocker for webbrowsers and apps containing ads.
    Install ROM Toolbox and customize boot screen and other funny things.
    Install Titanium Backup to Backup, Freeze, Uninstall any App and more.
    Install Datasync to sync app data like save states between rooted devices.


    What you can NOT do with root on these devices:

    Change DPI
    Flash Custom Recoveries
    Flash Custom ROMs



    Sources and Changelos @ github (thanks to nikagl)

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    Changelog:

    v0.9.4
    ======
    - Updated SuperSU to 2.46
    - Removed Xposed APK
    - Added Liquid S1 support!

    v0.9.3
    ======
    - Fix Xposed removal
    - Wait longer for MTKLogger to press settings
    - Add 811 and KK 810 and 811 to root from system.img

    v0.9.2
    ======
    - Removed Xposed till it works
    - Add global for allatonce

    v0.9.1

    ======
    Added option to enable write access to external sdcard
    Added comment for Xposed not working
    Removed su delete command in invalid section

    v0.9.0
    ======
    - A1-811: Kitkat Support
    - A1-xxx: Added proper su-binary
    - Added timestamps
    - Added descision for Superuser/Supersu
    - Added selection for Xposed **not working yet**
    - Added option to enable write access to external sdcard
    - Added selection to continue automatically (also import the system instead of waiting for enter)
    - Removed invalid quote and double exit command
    - Added forward delete of characters to make sure Run command is empty
    - Added some additional messages during the root process

    v0.8.5
    ======
    - A1-810: Fixed target directory for system image (no permissions for /cache directory since Kitkat)
    - A1-810: Fixed root from scratch for Kitkat versions (thanks to Just_Another_N00b)

    v0.8.4
    ======
    - A1-810: Fixed root for Android Kitkat >= 4.4.2
    - A1-810: Fixed abd devices id, changed sind Kitkat update

    v0.8.3
    ======
    - Fixed pulling system.img.gz from Windows

    v0.8.2
    ======
    - New: Supporting B1-720

    v0.8.1
    ======
    - A1-81x: Fixed missing read/write permissions for /system partition (thanks
    to twu2!)
    - All other devices: fixed missing path to su binary (thanks to arzakon.nn)

    v0.8.0
    ======
    - New: Pull system.img.gz from your tablet
    - New: Supporting A3-A10

    v0.7.8
    ======
    - fixed Swap Internal to External for A1 and B1-710

    v0.7.7
    ======
    - Supporting Swap Internal to External for A1 and B1-710
    - fixed bug in root from scratch: checking for /bin/su although it's not there


    Full Changelog inside the Download.
    14
    B1-A71 Unlocked bootloader + CWM

    FOR ALL B1-A71 USERS
    SOMETHING GREAT HAPPENED

    Unlocked bootloader + CWM
    11
    A1-810 4.4 WAS UNLOCKED
    Guide.

    Thanks to Acer A1-810 Devils: @Calingo, @vache, @Shreps, @swing4thefence, @FireDiamond.
    9
    Ok, got the tab. I'm setting every thing up (USB drivers, ADB, finding where USB damiliarebugging is etc). I fired-up the tool and went through some steps to get familiar with it, then a question popped in my head: The choices are "root" "unroot" etc so to "root from scratch" do i select "root"? Do i still move the prerooted image into the folder or not? I'm confused cause i seam to have read somewhere that the tool can read the image on the tab, fix it, then rewrite it back to the tab (i may be totally mistaken).

    Basically, what does "root from scratch" mean? is the same as "root" in the tool?

    Again, Thanks in advance.

    2013-12-05 UPDATE

    Since it's already version 0.8.1, user can finish root procedure and R/W Workaround automatically with the latest toolkit for A1-810, A1-811. My instructions for R/W Workaround may be no longer needed.

    Even there's a system.img.gz for your device, I still suggest you do root from scratch by yourself to prevent any problem.

    OK, let's get started

    Q:The choices are "root" "unroot" etc so to "root from scratch" do i select "root"?

    A:When you open toolkit.sh in linux, choose A1-810->root->There will be two choices, one is root from scratch, and the other one is root from prerooted system.img.gz. You should only move system.img.gz to the system_image folder if you have one, root from scratch does not require system.img.gz in system_image folder.

    Q:Basically, what does "root from scratch" mean? is the same as "root" in the tool?

    A:There are two ways to perform root in this toolkit. First is root from scratch, this will take files directly from your device and root it. After the toolkit puts an su into it, it will put the files back to your device so your tablet gets root permission(Of course you have to install supersu for sure). If it's root from prerooted system.img.gz, it means you use others system.img.gz made by root from scratch, which you can just download it for toolkit, and gets root permission by it.

    Can you give me your device's version information, so I can give you some help. You can find it in "about tablet". Seems like you are already using Linux. You can use the system.img.gz made by others if you have the same version on device. A prerooted system.img.gz will both work for windows and linux, follow the instructions below. Root from scratch only availiable for Linux, follow the For Linux section. I highly suggest you to read the R/W fix part first, so you can use most of the root required apps without problems.

    First of all, do you have the same version of system.img.gz in your device's "about tablet". If you do have the same version, download the system.img.gz and put it into the "system_image" folder. With the system.img.gz, you can easily root under windows.

    For Windows:
    First thing first, download the system.img.gz you need and put it into system_image folder.

    1.Download the latest toolkit then open the toolkit.exe

    2.Choose A1-810

    3.Choose Root

    4.Follow the toolkit's instructions and finish root

    5.Unplug till the root opertion is finished.

    If there's no same version of system.img.gz compare to your device, do the root under Linux. I myself used Lubuntu with Oracle VM VirtualBox.


    For Linux:
    1.Open a terminal

    2.Type "sudo su"

    3.Type "chmod 777 your toolkit.sh" Example: chmod 777 /root/toolkit.sh

    4.Type "your toolkit.sh" Example: /root/toolkit.sh

    5.Choose "A1-810"

    6.Choose "Root from scratch"(Or choose Root from prerooted system.img.gz if you have it. It's the same as Windows. Remember to put system.img.gz into system_image folder)

    7.Follow the toolkit's instructions and finish root

    8.Unplug till the root opertion is finished.

    The toolkit's version is now 0.7.6, and R/W Workaround feature is now fixed again. With 0.7.6, users don't have to apply R/W Fixes by themselves. Use 0.7.4 instead if users want to perform root safer. The followings were done with toolkit 0.7.4, lubuntu, A1-811. This will also work for A1-810(Thanks to treetop777)

    In order to make a system.img.gz with R/W fix, follow these instrutions

    You can only do the followings when you are performing root from scratch. If you're using root from prerooted system.img.gz, download the ones with R/W Workaround. If there's no system.img.gz for you, follow the instructions and make one by yourself.

    First of all, cancel the operation of the toolkit when it's copying system.img.gz back to your tablet. We don't have to finish the whole operation yet.

    Download the su.tgz https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bz5DDMjsS0KMdHpvbEk3Y1ZNVDA/edit?usp=sharing

    1.Open a terminal under Linux

    2.type "sudo su", you may have to type your password here.

    3.type "gzip -d your system.img.gz Example:gzip -d /root/toolkit/system.img.gz(if your system.img.gz is under /root/toolkit)", now you have your system.img

    4.type "mkdir /mnt/a1(mkdir means make a folder, so here it means I make a folder named a1 under /mnt)"

    5.type "mount -o loop your system.img /mnt/a1 Example: mount -o loop /root/toolkit/system.img /mnt/a1"

    6.Place the su.tgz under any folder (In this example I put my su.tgz under /root)

    7.back to terminal, and type "cd /mnt/a1; tar zxvf your su.tgz Example: cd /mnt/a1; tar zxvf /root/su.tgz"

    Edit, thanks to fREAST0
    7.5. type "chmod 6755 /mnt/a1/xbin/su; chmod 6755 /mnt/a1/bin/su"

    8.type "cd /root; umount /mnt/a1"

    9.type "gzip -9v your system.img Example: gzip -9v /root/toolkit/system.img", now you have your system.img.gz back.

    10.Congradulations, you have a system.img.gz with R/W Workaround now, put it back into /system_image and root from prerooted system.img.gz, finish the opertion and you device will be rooted.

    2013-10-23 Update

    If users are facing problems even if you have R/W Workaround, try to delete or rename the /system/bin/su to make the /system/xbin/su work. I'm not quite sure, but my root permission is working fine without /system/bin/su and I can update my su binary with supersu.