Huawei Ascend XT H1611

Sloogle_Flugelmann

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Hello, is it going to be possible for a custom recovery and maybe a CyanogenMod ROM for the new H1611 that came out on at&t? I see that root already came out for it.

UPDATE: As of now, we currently have a custom recovery and a systemless root available for the XT :) The img for the TWRP can be found from this post:

Ok so to save time I decided to make a copy of the recovery using flashify app. But to be safe I recommend using fastboot to boot it first and make sure it works . Using the following command:

Fastboot boot xtrecovery.img

The img must be in the same folder you have adb and fastboot.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12_sZzJAt2qeTdoR0tzYU9GQnM/view?usp=drivesdk
And here are some instructions on how to install the custom recovery and root the XT: (if you're following these instructions, be sure to rename the image file from Xtrecovery to TWRP)

I flashed TWRP, made TWRP backups, flashed SuperSU, and now I got root! Thanks guys! :)

My notes based on what enigma2446 posted.
I'm assuming you've done some of this before like using adb, fastboot, enabling USB debugging on phone, etc - but feel free to ask questions.
1. Must have unlocked bootloader (instructions early in this thread)
2. Must install adb and fastboot, and USB drivers (I prefer to add the adb/fastboot folder to my path so I don't have to work out of the adb/fastboot folder)
3. Backup all your files from internal storage. They are going to get blown away.
4. Put the SupserSU zip from https://download.chainfire.eu/1019/SuperSU/SR2-SuperSU-v2.79-SR2-20170103215521.zip on your microSD card and remember where you put it.
5. From windows command line with phone on and USB debugging enabled:
a) adb devices (to make sure you device is recognized)
b) adb shell reboot bootloader

6. Confirm phone goes to FASTBOOT & RESCUE mode.
a) fastboot devices (to make sure you device is recognized)
b) fastboot boot TWRP.img (boot the TWRP.img shared in earlier post)
c) Phone will boot into TWRP. Always select Keep Read Only from first screen every time you go into TWRP.
Peek around a bit if you want to, then use TWRP to backup your stock recovery to external micro SD.
d) Reboot bootloader from TWRP again to flash this custom recovery image.
e) fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img (flash TWRP recovery)

7. After phone reboots, get into TWRP recovery using previously described adb command or hold power button and volume up button from power off, then release when you see Huawei logo.
8. From TWRP:
a) Once again, always select Keep Read Only from first screen every time you go into TWRP!
b) Press Settings to adjust display brightness and vibrations settings, then press home button.
c) Wipe - Format Data (Warning: You are about to blow away your files on internal storage - which you should have backed up by now. Read the red text and confirm by typing yes and blue check mark button.
d) Home - Backup - Select all six partitions, then Select Storage - Micro SDCard (very important), OK, then Swipe to Backup. When the backup is finished, Home - Advanced, File Manager, /external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/........ and make sure your backup files exist for each of the six partitions.
e) Home - Install then Select Storage - Micro SDCard, find your SuperSU.zip, and flash it. Swipe to confirm Flash. Be patient, as it takes a few minutes.
f) After flashing SuperSU, Wipe Dalvik and Cache, then reboot. Be patient, as it takes a few minutes. My phone rebooted several times.

9. You should have root after your phone boots up and you set it back up! :)
10. Be sure to make another TWRP backup of System, Data, and Boot after you get root and phone is set up again! :)

If I have any typos, etc, sorry. Please post to help others.
Thank you everyone for the hard work! (enigma2446, divineBliss, xx_iamxanderman_xx, unque9, dolph8886, mi7chy, jarrettsuydam, ensol52)
 
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RN_ReFlux

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well, SRS Root tweeted that they were able to on November 13.

#SRSRoot: HUAWEI H1611 (Build: H1611C07B130) #Android 6.0.1 Now Supported for #Root at http://www.SRSRoot.com

However, I cannot get it to work on mine. Keep getting this error message.

1:16:28 AM - Starting ADB Server..
1:16:33 AM - Manufacturer: HUAWEI
1:16:33 AM - Model: H1611
1:16:33 AM - Android Version: 6.0.1
1:16:33 AM - Build ID: H1611C07B140
1:16:33 AM - Board ID: H1611
1:16:33 AM - Chipset Platform: msm8916
1:16:33 AM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)
1:16:34 AM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8
 

kingmt01

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I keep getting a error because of the model number when trying to get a unlock code.

SRS says root is a success but I still don't have root.

---= SRS One-Click-Root v5.1 =---

5:37:10 PM - Starting ADB Server..
5:37:15 PM - Manufacturer: HUAWEI
5:37:15 PM - Model: H1611
5:37:16 PM - Android Version: 6.0.1
5:37:16 PM - Build ID: H1611C07B130
5:37:16 PM - Board ID: H1611
5:37:16 PM - Chipset Platform: msm8916
5:37:16 PM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)
5:37:16 PM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8

----= Start Rooting Process.. Please Wait =----

5:37:17 PM [+] Testing exploit: root8 (please wait..)
5:37:18 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/W..
5:37:18 PM [+] Installing SU Binary...
5:37:18 PM [+] Installing SuperUser APK...
5:37:19 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/O..

5:37:25 PM [+] Rooting Complete !

---------- Post added at 05:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ----------

I keep getting stuck on < waiting for device >
Is adb turned on.
 
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dabadguycr

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I keep getting a error because of the model number when trying to get a unlock code.

SRS says root is a success but I still don't have root.

---= SRS One-Click-Root v5.1 =---

5:37:10 PM - Starting ADB Server..
5:37:15 PM - Manufacturer: HUAWEI
5:37:15 PM - Model: H1611
5:37:16 PM - Android Version: 6.0.1
5:37:16 PM - Build ID: H1611C07B130
5:37:16 PM - Board ID: H1611
5:37:16 PM - Chipset Platform: msm8916
5:37:16 PM - Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)
5:37:16 PM - Query Server for Best Method.. Found Rootkit: 8

----= Start Rooting Process.. Please Wait =----

5:37:17 PM [+] Testing exploit: root8 (please wait..)
5:37:18 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/W..
5:37:18 PM [+] Installing SU Binary...
5:37:18 PM [+] Installing SuperUser APK...
5:37:19 PM [+] Remounting /system Filesystem as R/O..

5:37:25 PM [+] Rooting Complete !

---------- Post added at 05:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 PM ----------


Is adb turned on.
Yes, im using adb and rebooting into bootloader then I enter the commented with the unlock code and push enter than I get < waiting on any device >. I tested trying to reboot and I get no device or emulator found.
 

SnowmanSam

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Just thought I'd mention I'd be interested in a custom recovery / custom rom for this device as well, I've unlocked the bootloader and unlocked the device from at&t and currently have it working with an extra Ting Sim that I had on hand. I've also tried kingroot kingoroot srsroot and framaroot without getting root.

I am an odd user of android phones and tend to use them without service and just use hangouts as my primary means for taking/receiving phone calls as I almost always have wifi everywhere I go.

Just coudn't say no to a $50 6in 720p (hd) device with 2gb ram. Antutu rated it at just below a note 3. The device only showed up sometime in October, so I'm terribly surprised theres no root/roms yet.
 

Cataclysm75

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Root not happening

First, your unlock code is unique to your phone and the process to get it works. Just make sure you fill in all data fields in the request.
Second, for those of you getting the "waiting on device" issue, you need to have the correct drivers. They will all download and install if you let the Huawei plug and play software install.
So here is what I know. The bootloader unlock procedure works. The SRSRoot process appears to successfully root but is not actually installing SU or writing SU binary so root is not happening. I have also tried KingRoot and Kingoroot. All were done after bootloader was unlocked. KingRoot gets to 90% before it fails. FASTBOOT and adb were used. If anyone has any ideas I am listening
 
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Soul1710

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How Just How

Yes, im using adb and rebooting into boot loader then I enter the commented with the unlock code and push enter than I get < waiting on any device >. I tested trying to reboot and I get no device or emulator found.
Ok so im a little dumb and i need a better way of explaining, i have been trying to unlock the same phone for a few days now and i still seem to be stuck or just dumbfounded,

1. i have my phone is fast boot mode and i have no idea how to turn it off
2. I keep on hearing to enter this command but i have no idea where to enter it at, do i enter it directly into my phone whe its in bootloader,
3. i have no idea how to enable bootloader or if im doing it right, i can probably answer this question if the first question is answered.
 

powerserge1

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Hope we get a dev to pick up development of this phone, please!

In the meantime if anyone has a list of apps to stop/freeze for better performance listing them would be appreciated. There is a lot of bloatware on this phone that is not needed. Freezing the apps would speed up the phone and provide much better battery life.