Root Nextbook Ares 8, TWRP Recovery, Disable encryption

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vampirefo

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Note this thread is for Ares 8 5.0, Ares has released 5.1, this thread is not for 5.1, or any future versions, it's only for android 5.0.

DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a guide to root Nextbook Ares 8, disable encryption, and flash permanent TWRP recovery to device.
Walmart is selling the Nextbook Ares 8 for $78.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nextbook-Ares-8-Tablet-16GB-Quad-Core/43267399

This is a great price for a 8" quad core, intel tablet, bootloader is unlocked, tablet has a lot of potential, priced right and comes with lollipop. Tablet comes encrypted that can be turned off, all data will be lost, so it will be a new setup without encryption.

This zip contains, tethered twrp recovery, permanent twrp recovery, boot.img and SuperSU246.zip

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758712

To root via tethered twrp recovery this is for Linux OS

extract NXA8QC116_root_kit.zip

place SuperSU246.zip on your sdcard.

Code:
adb reboot bootloader

Code:
sudo ./trigger 4

to install twrp permanently

Code:
adb reboot bootloader

Code:
sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp_recovery.img

to disable encryption
Code:
adb reboot recovery

in stock recovery

format /data and /cache, reboot to bootloader

Code:
sudo ./fastboot flash boot ./boot.img

reboot

Credits


@vampirefo
Linux Fastboot Binary, intel compatible cwm recovery.
http://xdaforums.com/dell...overy-t2866925

@Chainfire
super user package update-supersu-vxxx.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

@social-design-concepts
recovery.launcher, recovery.envsetup, recovery.trigger, triggers and for sharing his work.
http://xdaforums.com/andr...p-cwm-t2975096
http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2681783

TeamWin for their great recovery
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/tree/android-5.1

@quanganh2627
Patch files for libpixelflinger to support x86 build
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/97125/

@TheSSJ
symbolic link in recovery mode

@social-design-concepts
suggesting using different adbd


DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Key combo to get into bootloader or recovery via hard keys.
power off
volume up + power = recovery
volume down + power = bootloader
from bootloader you have several choices to boot, just pres volume down to choose, power to select.

Below are the latest TWRP recovery and boot.img files
Twrp, has been upgraded to 2.8.7.0
adb root now works in twrp.

boot.img, adbd has been changed
adb is also root, so commands like adb remount works.

to flash these files
adb reboot bootloader or use hard keys or an app to get you into bootloader

fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347766997

TWRP 3.0.2-0
Added ability to backup system as system.img
TWRP 3.0.2-0 is out now for all currently supported devices.


What’s new in 3.0.2-0:
Fix a bug with the input box that affected masked inputs (passwords). This fixes decrypt of full device encryption on devices that support decrypt. This bug also impacts encrypted backups. Users are highly encouraged to stop using 3.0.1 if you use encrypted backups or if you need decrypt of data in TWRP.
Add Greek translation to some builds

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636001674
 
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vampirefo

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DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is faster method to root, flash TWRP to tablet, and remove encryption.

This method is being posted cause some users are formatting system partition, which is bad you can't boot without a system partition, even though I never told anyone to format system partition, some people are still doing it, why? I have no clue.

DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

download extract, place remove_encryption.zip, SuperSU246.zip on micro-sdcard.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758954

reboot to bootloader

install twrp permanently

Code:
adb reboot bootloader

Code:
sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp_recovery.img

while in bootloader mode, press volume down until recovey mode is diplayed, press power.

In TWRP recovery install remove_encryption.zip, SuperSU246.zip, once completed reboot.

DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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How difficult would it be to tweak this procedure to work for the Ares 7?

I just got an Ares 7 and would like to do the same to it.

I know it has a different processor, and it is running 4.4.2 KitKat rather than 5.0 Lollipop, but I hope the framework would be similar.

Guess I will have to learn how to start modding Android myself.
 
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vampirefo

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How difficult would it be to tweak this procedure to work for the Ares 7?

I just got an Ares 7 and would like to do the same to it.

I know it has a different processor, and it is running 4.4.2 KitKat rather than 5.0 Lollipop, but I hope the framework would be similar.

Guess I will have to learn how to start modding Android myself.

I don't know anything about ares 7, I don't see how this would work on your device if it's not x86.

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vampirefo

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I am going to stop sharing my work on this tablet, people seem to be very unappreciated, they can't even click the thank you tab.

I no longer want to help such rude people. There will be no future updates.

Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C using Tapatalk
 
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WetWilly

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I am going to stop sharing my work on this tablet, people seem to be very unappreciated, they can't even click the thank you tab.

I no longer want to help such rude people. There will be no future updates.

While I can understand that, your efforts sold me on this tablet I had just decided to pass on it because there was no root; then I saw this thread and now I'll be picking one up next week.
 

scribleofbaja

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Aug 1, 2009
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Wanted to say thanks for the root process :good:
I know there must have been time involved. I had to take back my original tablet as the SD slot was not
working properly. It would freeze the OS and cause boot loops no matter what microSD I put in it.
I was frustrated thinking it was somewhat a joke tablet.
It all worked out on a new tablet. Again thanks for all the info listed to root and all the hard work put in.
 

jmreyesiii

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Apr 7, 2009
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Great Files and quick work for a very new, lower end tablet!

DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a guide to root Nextbook Ares 8, disable encryption, and flash permanent TWRP recovery to device.
Walmart is selling the Nextbook Ares 8 for $78.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nextbook-Ares-8-Tablet-16GB-Quad-Core/43267399

This is a great price for a 8" quad core, intel tablet, bootloader is unlocked, tablet has a lot of potential, priced right and comes with lollipop. Tablet comes encrypted that can be turned off, all data will be lost, so it will be a new setup without encryption.

This zip contains, tethered twrp recovery, permanent twrp recovery, boot.img and SuperSU246.zip

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758712

To root via tethered twrp recovery this is for Linux OS

extract NXA8QC116_root_kit.zip

place SuperSU246.zip on your sdcard.

Code:
adb reboot bootloader

Code:
sudo ./trigger 4

to install twrp permanently

Code:
adb reboot bootloader

Code:
sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp_recovery.img

to disable encryption
Code:
adb reboot recovery

in stock recovery

format /data and /cache, reboot to bootloader

Code:
sudo ./fastboot flash boot ./boot.img

reboot

Credits


@vampirefo
Linux Fastboot Binary, intel compatible cwm recovery.
http://xdaforums.com/dell...overy-t2866925

@Chainfire
super user package update-supersu-vxxx.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

@social-design-concepts
recovery.launcher, recovery.envsetup, recovery.trigger, triggers and for sharing his work.
http://xdaforums.com/andr...p-cwm-t2975096
http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2681783

TeamWin for their great recovery
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/tree/android-5.1

@quanganh2627
Patch files for libpixelflinger to support x86 build
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/97125/

@TheSSJ
symbolic link in recovery mode

@social-design-concepts
suggesting using different adbd


DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Key combo to get into bootloader or recovery via hard keys.
power off
volume up + power = recovery
volume down + power = bootloader
from bootloader you have several choices to boot, just pres volume down to choose, power to select.

Below are the latest TWRP recovery and boot.img files
Twrp, has been upgraded to 2.8.7.0
adb root now works in twrp.

boot.img, adbd has been changed
adb is also root, so commands like adb remount works.

to flash these files
adb reboot bootloader or use hard keys or an app to get you into bootloader

fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347766997


THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH FOR THE FILES! With this being a newer tablet, I was so excited that you already had the necessary files ready to help me root and remove the encryption. :good:
 

ph37rd

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I too would like to thank all of your and @vampirefo especially for providing this tool.

I'm stumped or having major brain farts. ADB recognizes the tablet. FASTBOOT does not. I did the apt-get for android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot. I can try something like fastboot reboot and it just sits there waiting for device... fastboot devices just returns to the command line... I'm doing this in Ubuntu and haven't much of a clue, so any help any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated....

p
 

vampirefo

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I too would like to thank all of your and @vampirefo especially for providing this tool.

I'm stumped or having major brain farts. ADB recognizes the tablet. FASTBOOT does not. I did the apt-get for android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot. I can try something like fastboot reboot and it just sits there waiting for device... fastboot devices just returns to the command line... I'm doing this in Ubuntu and haven't much of a clue, so any help any of you can provide would be greatly appreciated....

p

Use the fastboot binary in the supplied NXA8QC116_root_kit.zip, it's my custom made fastboot binary for Intel devices.
 

ph37rd

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Use the fastboot binary in the supplied NXA8QC116_root_kit.zip, it's my custom made fastboot binary for Intel devices.

Thank you for the prompt response. I may just end up blowing out the ubuntu i have installed and doing it all over... i don't get what is going on with it... i've used your version and gets me nowhere... ./fastboot comes back as no such file or directory... i've checked permissions... it's executable... if i do it without the "./" fastboot runs and just waits for the device... the tablet screen shows FASTBOOT CMD WAITING...

all i want to do is get rid of the encryption and get gps working then it will truly be a $78 dream tablet.
 

vampirefo

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Are you using 64bit Ubuntu? And using sudo?

Open terminal
sudo Drag and drop fastboot binary in terminal then type devices
Sent from my Venue 8 3830 using Tapatalk
 
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Cyconumnum

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HI!!!
dropped by to say THANK YOU to vampirefo !!!
I was having a dog of a time with windows getting beyond adb reboot bootloader...
Until I found a video... That led me to the answer...
I didn't have the fastboot drivers installed ...
... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE RECOVERY AND ZIP f FILES!!
I APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORT!!!!
now my tablet is snappy ... I'm happy with it!!
I gave it t a total poop log review on the Walmart website... And said some lame stuff I totally regret...
But, when you have the brain of a Muppet... It gets like that.....

Here's my android forum post with some details you probably already know... I don't care about credit... I just know how discouraging it can be when it's right in front of you and you can't see it.... THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
http://androidforums.com/threads/root-helping-please.922717/page-4
 

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    Note this thread is for Ares 8 5.0, Ares has released 5.1, this thread is not for 5.1, or any future versions, it's only for android 5.0.

    DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is a guide to root Nextbook Ares 8, disable encryption, and flash permanent TWRP recovery to device.
    Walmart is selling the Nextbook Ares 8 for $78.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nextbook-Ares-8-Tablet-16GB-Quad-Core/43267399

    This is a great price for a 8" quad core, intel tablet, bootloader is unlocked, tablet has a lot of potential, priced right and comes with lollipop. Tablet comes encrypted that can be turned off, all data will be lost, so it will be a new setup without encryption.

    This zip contains, tethered twrp recovery, permanent twrp recovery, boot.img and SuperSU246.zip

    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758712

    To root via tethered twrp recovery this is for Linux OS

    extract NXA8QC116_root_kit.zip

    place SuperSU246.zip on your sdcard.

    Code:
    adb reboot bootloader

    Code:
    sudo ./trigger 4

    to install twrp permanently

    Code:
    adb reboot bootloader

    Code:
    sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp_recovery.img

    to disable encryption
    Code:
    adb reboot recovery

    in stock recovery

    format /data and /cache, reboot to bootloader

    Code:
    sudo ./fastboot flash boot ./boot.img

    reboot

    Credits


    @vampirefo
    Linux Fastboot Binary, intel compatible cwm recovery.
    http://xdaforums.com/dell...overy-t2866925

    @Chainfire
    super user package update-supersu-vxxx.zip
    https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

    @social-design-concepts
    recovery.launcher, recovery.envsetup, recovery.trigger, triggers and for sharing his work.
    http://xdaforums.com/andr...p-cwm-t2975096
    http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2681783

    TeamWin for their great recovery
    https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/tree/android-5.1

    @quanganh2627
    Patch files for libpixelflinger to support x86 build
    http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/97125/

    @TheSSJ
    symbolic link in recovery mode

    @social-design-concepts
    suggesting using different adbd


    DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Key combo to get into bootloader or recovery via hard keys.
    power off
    volume up + power = recovery
    volume down + power = bootloader
    from bootloader you have several choices to boot, just pres volume down to choose, power to select.

    Below are the latest TWRP recovery and boot.img files
    Twrp, has been upgraded to 2.8.7.0
    adb root now works in twrp.

    boot.img, adbd has been changed
    adb is also root, so commands like adb remount works.

    to flash these files
    adb reboot bootloader or use hard keys or an app to get you into bootloader

    fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
    fastboot flash boot boot.img
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347766997

    TWRP 3.0.2-0
    Added ability to backup system as system.img
    TWRP 3.0.2-0 is out now for all currently supported devices.


    What’s new in 3.0.2-0:
    Fix a bug with the input box that affected masked inputs (passwords). This fixes decrypt of full device encryption on devices that support decrypt. This bug also impacts encrypted backups. Users are highly encouraged to stop using 3.0.1 if you use encrypted backups or if you need decrypt of data in TWRP.
    Add Greek translation to some builds

    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636001674
    47
    DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is faster method to root, flash TWRP to tablet, and remove encryption.

    This method is being posted cause some users are formatting system partition, which is bad you can't boot without a system partition, even though I never told anyone to format system partition, some people are still doing it, why? I have no clue.

    DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    download extract, place remove_encryption.zip, SuperSU246.zip on micro-sdcard.
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347758954

    reboot to bootloader

    install twrp permanently

    Code:
    adb reboot bootloader

    Code:
    sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp_recovery.img

    while in bootloader mode, press volume down until recovey mode is diplayed, press power.

    In TWRP recovery install remove_encryption.zip, SuperSU246.zip, once completed reboot.

    DO NOT FORMAT SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I am going to stop sharing my work on this tablet, people seem to be very unappreciated, they can't even click the thank you tab.

    I no longer want to help such rude people. There will be no future updates.

    Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C using Tapatalk
    13
    Updated TWRP recovery to 2.8.7.0 and added different adbd to boot.img
    They are at the end of First Post.
    10
    How difficult would it be to tweak this procedure to work for the Ares 7?

    I just got an Ares 7 and would like to do the same to it.

    I know it has a different processor, and it is running 4.4.2 KitKat rather than 5.0 Lollipop, but I hope the framework would be similar.

    Guess I will have to learn how to start modding Android myself.

    I don't know anything about ares 7, I don't see how this would work on your device if it's not x86.

    Sent from my Venue 8 3830 using XDA Free mobile app