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

butman · Feb 19, 2011

chulri said:
@butman
a) update to new archos firmware and after that install corresponding rooted kernel+initramfs
b) reinstall archos firmware

thank you so much!

ncuxxx · Feb 20, 2011

chulri said:
@butman
a) update to new archos firmware and after that install corresponding rooted kernel+initramfs
b) reinstall archos firmware

reinstall means - full reset or install aos file again??

chrulri · Feb 20, 2011

ncuxxx said:
reinstall means - full reset or install aos file again??

install aos file again.

kingkong07 · Feb 22, 2011

Chulri, I had follow your method for permanent root my A70 with the F/W 2.1.8, however, when i run the root explorer, i cannot "mount R/O", any idea what was happend and any solution to it?? Many Thx!!

chrulri · Feb 22, 2011

@kingkong07 why would you mount system r/o when you explicitly installed the r/w initramfs??
short answer: it's not possible to mount system read-only, if you wan't read-only system use stock android system.

kingkong07 · Feb 22, 2011

Thx Chulri, as i want to change the font in my archos 70, according to some teaching guide, i need to install root explorer. while i run the root explorer, I foun that the "mount R/O" button not working..

chrulri · Feb 22, 2011

I've never used this button and I don't know it's purpose. You have read-write filesystem and it doesn't make any sense to me to remount it in read-only mode. so just ignore that little button

kingkong07 · Feb 22, 2011

Thx again, but i cannot copy the font file into /system/fonts. What should i do?

chrulri · Feb 22, 2011

kingkong07 said:
Thx again, but i cannot copy the font file into /system/fonts. What should i do?

After using root explorer and pushing that "mount r/o" button I was facing the same problem. A reboot solved that problem.
Don't push the "mount r/o" button or the filesystem seems to be read-only for real

After the reboot I was able to copy and create files in root filesystem and in /system/fonts directory

kingkong07 · Feb 22, 2011

chulri said:
After using root explorer and pushing that "mount r/o" button I was facing the same problem. A reboot solved that problem.
Don't push the "mount r/o" button or the filesystem seems to be read-only for real
After the reboot I was able to copy and create files in root filesystem and in /system/fonts directory

WOO many THX!!! This work!!!

joelia · Feb 24, 2011

chulri you should edit your first post with a clearer Archos warning about installing the SDE firmware such as this:

Important notices to be acknowledged before downloading and installing the SDE firmware:
- Once the SDE firmware is installed on a device, this device will be watermarked and ARCHOS will be able to detect that this firmware has been installed once.
- Installing the SDE firmware is considered by ARCHOS as a voiding of the warranty and ARCHOS declines all liability and responsibility for any issues resulting from the installation of this SDE firmware.
- ARCHOS strongly advises that only experts in embedded software development should install this firmware.
This firmware is provided "as is" and is not supported by ARCHOS.

Also you should link to the official Archos firmware page. Hotlinking to the SDE aos firmware would have cause users following your steps to miss the important notices about voiding warranty support after install SDE.

jakkrith · Feb 24, 2011

If you don't want to lose warranty. *** Don't Root ***

Very simple and clear.

chrulri · Feb 24, 2011

@joelia

chulri said:
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

done.

joelia · Feb 24, 2011

Ok but you make it ambiguous by using the word 'may', when it is very clear installing SDE will definitely void the warranty.

And again, you should replace your hotlinks to the SDE aos files, use the link to the general Archos update page. They have much more details there and also a final page for user to validate and acknowledge reading the notices before downloading.

rUmtifUsel · Feb 24, 2011

After updating to 2.1.08 +rw my archos just did a bootloop. i've fixed this problem and now my 101 boots probably(2.1.08 +rw). but since the update my archos isn't anymore willing to connect to my wlan (wpa2/psk 54 mbit - linksys router). my archos finds the correct wlan, asks me for the correct key and then starts a neverending cycle of authenticating with my wlan, but never establishes the connection...

has anyone a good idea?

ske714 · Feb 24, 2011

joelia said:
Ok but you make it ambiguous by using the word 'may', when it is very clear installing SDE will definitely void the warranty.

And again, you should replace your hotlinks to the SDE aos files, use the link to the general Archos update page. They have much more details there and also a final page for user to validate and acknowledge reading the notices before downloading.

I for one, like the links right where they are. As previously stated, if you're THAT worried about your warranty, DON"T root your phone. Most thinking people know that rooting is not authorized or condoned by the manufacturer. Technically, rooting any device in ANY way voids your warranty. I'm sure it says it right in there somewhere. I don't know because I've never read it.

edit:chulri himself has RMAed his tablet, and I'm pretty sure it had the SDE installed at some point. Lets wait and see if he gets a new one before we consider "may" ambiguous.

chrulri · Feb 25, 2011

rUmtifUsel said:
After updating to 2.1.08 +rw my archos just did a bootloop. i've fixed this problem and now my 101 boots probably(2.1.08 +rw).

how did you fixed that and what was the problem?

rUmtifUsel said:
but since the update my archos isn't anymore willing to connect to my wlan (wpa2/psk 54 mbit - linksys router). my archos finds the correct wlan, asks me for the correct key and then starts a neverending cycle of authenticating with my wlan, but never establishes the connection...

has anyone a good idea?

never had that problem before. wpa2 here too

rUmtifUsel · Feb 25, 2011

My Archos started with Developer Edition, uninstalled Android Kernel and 2.1.04 +rw custom initramfs + kernel.
I've made the update by using 2.1.08 +rw custom initramfs + kernel.

Recoverymenu / Update Kernel & initramfs / copied the files / automatic reboot
the efford was a crystal clear bootloop

my solution was:
try to update kernel and initramfs once again. sadly that didn't work.
after that i've uninstalled the developer edition, reinstalled archos firmware 2.1.08, reinstalled developer edition, updated custom initramfs + kernel to version 2.1.08 +rw, deinstalled android kernel.

now my archos ist booting correctly, root access is granted.... but my wlan is not willing to connect. my archos sees all available wlans, tries to connect and then starts a neverending cycle of authenticating with my wlan, but never establishes the connection...

chrulri · Feb 25, 2011

I think your bootloop was caused because you installed the 2.1.08 kernel while having a 2.1.04 firmware installed. after you updated to 2.1.08 it's working.

rUmtifUsel said:
now my archos ist booting correctly, root access is granted.... but my wlan is not willing to connect. my archos sees all available wlans, tries to connect and then starts a neverending cycle of authenticating with my wlan, but never establishes the connection...

Does it work when you boot the archos kernel? (if you removed it, just update the firmware again)

rUmtifUsel · Feb 25, 2011

chulri said:
I think your bootloop was caused because you installed the 2.1.08 kernel while having a 2.1.04 firmware installed. after you updated to 2.1.08 it's working.

I think so too...

chulri said:
Does it work when you boot the archos kernel? (if you removed it, just update the firmware again)

I will test this, when I'm home again

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