Just rooted my remix mini

[blender3d]

just rooted my Remix mini as well

Just to clarify, the chinese guy you found didn't install busybox as there was a binary already present in Remix's system folder.
I tried to do it with the most recent UPDATE-SuperSU.....zip without any success. Instead, what i did was having a look into the update-binary shell file (META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary). Starting from line 59 there is a nice introduction on how to install all the needed files yourself. So in the end it is just alot of cp,chmod,chown and chcon typing. Keep in mind the Remix has an 64bit architecture.
Unfortunately i didn't record the whole process but this should give you an hindisght on how to do it yourself.

Files to be installed from zip:
common/Superuser.apk
common/install-recovery.sh
arm64/su (do different locations and with different contexts [chcon], don't mess this up)
arm64/supolicy
arm64/libsupol.so

target locations come from the update-binary file.

The next step is the real dangerous one! Don't do anything like this if you don't know what you are doing!

mv /system/bin/app_process64 /system/bin/app_process64_original
ln -s /system/xbin[or whereever you installed the su binaries]/daemonsu /system/bin/app_process64

After that you may run
/system/xbin/su --install (which in my case seemed to do absolutely nothing)

Really check that you have applied all the chcon['s] as in the update-binary file. Or else you may run into serious trouble (if /system/xbin/daemonsu doesn't have the context your system should not start anymore).

You can check the chcon['s] with ln -Z. If your file is not in the list, it doesn't have the context.
For a shorter list (e.g. /system/bin) you can also type like " ls -laZ app_* "

 

[kanyazsombor]

Just to clarify, the chinese guy you found didn't install busybox as there was a binary already present in Remix's system folder.
I tried to do it with the most recent UPDATE-SuperSU.....zip without any success. Instead, what i did was having a look into the update-binary shell file (META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary). Starting from line 59 there is a nice introduction on how to install all the needed files yourself. So in the end it is just alot of cp,chmod,chown and chcon typing. Keep in mind the Remix has an 64bit architecture.
Unfortunately i didn't record the whole process but this should give you an hindisght on how to do it yourself.

Files to be installed from zip:
common/Superuser.apk
common/install-recovery.sh
arm64/su (do different locations and with different contexts [chcon], don't mess this up)
arm64/supolicy
arm64/libsupol.so

target locations come from the update-binary file.

The next step is the real dangerous one! Don't do anything like this if you don't know what you are doing!

mv /system/bin/app_process64 /system/bin/app_process64_original
ln -s /system/xbin[or whereever you installed the su binaries]/daemonsu /system/bin/app_process64

After that you may run
/system/xbin/su --install (which in my case seemed to do absolutely nothing)

Really check that you have applied all the chcon['s] as in the update-binary file. Or else you may run into serious trouble (if /system/xbin/daemonsu doesn't have the context your system should not start anymore).

You can check the chcon['s] with ln -Z. If your file is not in the list, it doesn't have the context.
For a shorter list (e.g. /system/bin) you can also type like " ls -laZ app_* "

What remix os version did you root?
Theoretically could be good any regular usb cable if I cut the unnecessary end?
Thanks

 

[walscobry]

ROOT or BUST

For those who would like to root Remix Mini:

Jide will not offer root access and do not encourage our users to root their devices as it voids the warranty of Remix Mini.

If you do not have ROOT it is not your device it still belongs to the company that made it. If a company does not provide ROOT or a method for it then they ARE doing something they don't want to you know about. It's that simple. ROOT or you are a victim.

That is why I played with one my MINIs for 2 days. No ROOT so back in the box. Did not even bother to open the 2nd. I discouraged everyone from purchasing. Learn something from this. Voiding the warranty is fine.

 

[gohanSS]

Root voids warranty 99% of the times anyway

Inviato dal mio ASUS_Z00A utilizzando Tapatalk

 

[enginmanap]

I have successfully rooted my device using the information here, thanks to everyone. This is the first time I used UART, and I think there are somethings worth mentioning here for newcomers

1) for UART to work, you need to power the remix mini.
2) My device constantly printed cpu state information, This makes typing a little harder, but the input is not mangled, don't worry (if you did not make typing mistake, than cancel using ctrl+c
3) The root install script says it did not found some files. but it also says "done". I don't have any idea why, but it did not cause any issues on my case.

Also, I am guessing after the rooting process, we should avoid OTAs? Or will it just remove the root, but function properly?

 

[Guerol]

Also, I am guessing after the rooting process, we should avoid OTAs? Or will it just remove the root, but function properly?

There is no need to avoid OTAs since (unfortunately) Remix update process will detect root access and refuse to update.

 

[zhlvf]

Rooted OS image?

Hi rooting-masters,

does anybody have a rooted image I can flash on my remix mini? I don´t know how to use an uart-cable. Could I flash an OS image in recovery mode?
I searched in youtube "How to root Remix mini?" but there is still no instruction video...

Thanks in advance!

 

[oncouch1]

Hi rooting-masters,

does anybody have a rooted image I can flash on my remix mini? I don´t know how to use an uart-cable. Could I flash an OS image in recovery mode?
I searched in youtube "How to root Remix mini?" but there is still no instruction video...

Thanks in advance!

I think you have to root before you can install a .IMG file.
It is not that hard to do via UART just different. Read all the in this thread and between them and the link to the Chinese page you can do it. Remember warranty, support and updates will stop once rooted.

 

[sashusmom]

To all of you that have rooted- what are the advantages to it on the remix mini. There are no other roms to load- You lose your updates- Is it worth it just to have titanium back up? What other stuff can you do with a rooted remix mini? Thanks :0)

 

[killerps]

adaway, task managing, xposed, apps/games from unknown sources with copying data to local storage, using usb drives as storage for apps...etc

 

[theredbaron1834]

The only reason I want root is I want to use my DS3/4s wirelessly. You can sort of get the ds4 working without root, but the keys are all wrong and the touchscreen doesn't work. The mini just is useless without root, imo. Even tried giving it away to family, no takers.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[dinjin]

Hey, I'm new to UART but I've tried following all the posts/blog but I'm getting stuck. I am connecting my remix to my computer successfully, but coolterm gets filled with

[  227.150188] CPU Budget:update CPU 0 cpufreq max to 1104000 min to 480000
[  227.162220] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  227.670508] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  229.670197] CPU Budget:update CPU 0 cpufreq max to 1104000 min to 480000
[  229.689778] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  231.690396] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  231.771600] CPU3: shutdown
[  231.774621] psci: CPU3 killed.
[  231.971643] CPU2: shutdown
[  231.974659] psci: CPU2 killed.
[  231.981103] CPU2: Booted secondary processor
[  231.981103] CPU2: update cpu_power 1968128
[  231.781075] CPU3: Booted secondary processor
[  231.781075] CPU3: update cpu_power 1968128
[  234.971520] CPU3: shutdown
[  234.974493] psci: CPU3 killed.
[  234.980988] CPU3: Booted secondary processor
[  234.980988] CPU3: update cpu_power 1968128

and it just repeats onward, cpu1-3. I haven't tried waiting it out since my connection is sort of touchy and I'm inpatient. But the remix boots to the desktop just fine otherwise, so I don't know what's going on. Am I supposed to enter commands even with that text flowing? It doesn't get to the "[email protected]#". Can anyone help?

 

[kanyazsombor]

Hey, I'm new to UART but I've tried following all the posts/blog but I'm getting stuck. I am connecting my remix to my computer successfully, but coolterm gets filled with

[  227.150188] CPU Budget:update CPU 0 cpufreq max to 1104000 min to 480000
[  227.162220] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  227.670508] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  229.670197] CPU Budget:update CPU 0 cpufreq max to 1104000 min to 480000
[  229.689778] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  231.690396] CPU Budget hotplug: cluster0 min:0 max:4
[  231.771600] CPU3: shutdown
[  231.774621] psci: CPU3 killed.
[  231.971643] CPU2: shutdown
[  231.974659] psci: CPU2 killed.
[  231.981103] CPU2: Booted secondary processor
[  231.981103] CPU2: update cpu_power 1968128
[  231.781075] CPU3: Booted secondary processor
[  231.781075] CPU3: update cpu_power 1968128
[  234.971520] CPU3: shutdown
[  234.974493] psci: CPU3 killed.
[  234.980988] CPU3: Booted secondary processor
[  234.980988] CPU3: update cpu_power 1968128

and it just repeats onward, cpu1-3. I haven't tried waiting it out since my connection is sort of touchy and I'm inpatient. But the remix boots to the desktop just fine otherwise, so I don't know what's going on. Am I supposed to enter commands even with that text flowing? It doesn't get to the "[email protected]#". Can anyone help?

It's ok. Don't worry. You can write there.
But also can try in coolterm: options/2nd tab/line mode instead of raw. That way you will have a line at the bottom for the commands.

From the Chinese site use the following command :

/dev/tty.usbserial 115200

After this you will have the "root..."
Than use all the commands (on the Chinese site. The command is after the # sign in each line)

DirtyLightningBacon

 

[unloseking2500]

Full detailed tutorial of how to root remix mini here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/remix/remix-mini/how-to-root-remix-mini-t3388437

 

[Rone5390]

Cameron Having problem with my mini it will shut down and reboot repeatably sometimes. I can hit enter and stop it as it fades. It usually straightens out eventually. how do I fix this.

 

[romtim]

The only reason I want root is I want to use my DS3/4s wirelessly. You can sort of get the ds4 working without root, but the keys are all wrong and the touchscreen doesn't work. The mini just is useless without root, imo. Even tried giving it away to family, no takers.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Please see this https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petitio...ters_Users_need_root_access_to_remix_mini_1/

 

[RetroHetero]

For those who would like to root Remix Mini:

Jide will not offer root access and do not encourage our users to root their devices as it voids the warranty of Remix Mini.

We realize that it voids the warranty, however, as owners and buyers of YOUR device, we have THE RIGHT to do whatever the hell we want with it. If I can risk rooting and flashing a custom ROM on a $600+ smartphone, then I sure as hell am going to risk doing the same on a device that only costs around $50. I don't understand why Jide keeps insisting on denying it's customers with root access. While the majority will not care about having root access, there are people who like tinkering with stuff. To be honest, I bought this device thinking that it would have root access and that is a big part of why I bought this device in the first place.

You are a disappointment, Jide.

 

[dinh_duy]

I am closing the case successfully!! Both my Remix Minis are rooted and operational !! My thanks go to johnmurrayvi for his help and to pcGoose for first how-to root. :good:


No, it wasn't necessary to do something with busybox. System partition needed just to be set to RW. That was all. I could restore /system and Remix Mini was able to start his GUI again.

mount -o rw,remount /system
dd of=/dev/block/by-name/system if=/data/local/tmp/system_image

Could you please upload your system_image file then send me link? Thank you so much for help!

 

[joeylikesubuntu]

warranty

For those who would like to root Remix Mini:

Jide will not offer root access and do not encourage our users to root their devices as it voids the warranty of Remix Mini.

i do not care if it voids the warranty this thing was cheap why should we give a damn about the warranty we bought it we own it we should be able to fix it or change it whenever we wish don't go down this jail route please your giving android a bad name good luck trying to convince the intelligent to buy one

 

[WacoJohn]

What I don't get is if Jide doesn't allow rooting, why then, in APP STORE/SETTINGS, is there an option ALLOW ROOT INSTALLATION check box?? .... and what would happen if I checked it??