[Q] Rooting Chinese Spreadtrum Phone w/ Android 4.0.3

[H_Bler]

So,

I've bought an Samsung Galaxy S3 replica (read: fake, and i want only to root it no flash it):
Model number: S930
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: DM_BASE_12A_W12.28_P1|sc8810_modem|07-13-2012 16:42:35
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7 rgk-bu2-04@rgk-bu2-04-desktop #3
Software version: T300_JYYS930_C3BOM_MLB_V6.6.5_20121105
Hardware version: 1.1.0
CPU: Spreadtrum

When I first plugged it my notebook (Win7 32bit) I've got in the device manager:

Other Devices
- Spreadtrum Phone
- Spreadtrum Phone
- Spreadtrum Phone


I'm trying to root it so I started my research, afts thousands of tests, I discoverd that

Other Devices
- Spreadtrum Phone >> Android Composite ADB Interface (driver instaled with Android SDK)
- Spreadtrum Phone >> SCI General U2S(AT) (COM3) (Google Search: Spreadtrum Drivers)
- Spreadtrum Phone >> SCI Vendor U2S(DIAG) (COM4) (Google Search: Spreadtrum Drivers)

So after all the yellow marks disappeard i've tried almost everything to root it:

- QQPhoneManeger for Android (which recognise the device like: Sprd S930 - allow me to access my "device root" but I can't change anything there, not even copy from it)
- UnlockRoot (which worked in my previous phone MTP65XX also an android replica)
- Odin
- PDA Net
- SparkyRoot
- Z4Root
- Poot-debug + Ministro II
- Instant-root
- Gingerbreak
- OneClickRoot
- SuperOneClick

And recently i've tried the DooMLoRD ROOT v18 - And I've only got:
adb is out of date. killing...
*daemon estarted succefully*

and nothing more, so i've went to search some more, and I've learned how to verify if adb recognise the device.
I added the C:\android-sdk\plataform-tools to my system path and tried the commands
adb devices
my answer was:
*daemon not runing. startin it now on port 5037*
*daemon started successfully*
List of devices attached:

....
Nothing, so i've tried
adb shell
my answer was:
error: device not found

So I re-checked all the drivers, unistalled and re-installed.
tried again same thing...

So now i'm stuck, all the solutions that i've fonund for the problem is now coverd

Is there any way to solve it? Or any way to root my device that isn't listed? Or any driver that's better for my device than the one in Android SDK?

Thanks in advance and sorry for the english.

UPDATE!!

Solved, yay!, view solutions below

 

[timgreen123]

welcome. some of chinese cheap phone desigh good for us,
but if you want to flash to a new roms, you 'd better not

 

[rakidoodle]

whoriesg capture

did you run the adb.exe before executing the root.exe (should be all in C:/..)? u dont need to create a system image and u cant do that without rooting your phone.

my device wasnt recognized by the pc either, only if i click 'manage files' from the USB options on the phone. but it will only take me as far as the contents of the SD card. for managing files, i use an FTP server (adding a network on your PC) via ES Folder app...

you mentioned swapping internal storage... are you thinking of using RAM EXPANDER? this wont work for cheap microSDs, it will but it will also shorten the lifespan of your microSD... u will have to purchase the legit expensive ones 16GB and/or 32GB from a known dealer/supplier for microSD strength and durability (due to constant reading and writing).

my wife's microSD started getting some errors after using RAM EXPANDER via the partiotined microSD.

i dont know how else i could help you as i don't see what's in front of your screen. try rereading the steps again from the start, maybe u just missed a tinsy little detail...

My device has been recognized already by downloading sdk files. i tried to open adb.exe by double clicking it and open the root.exe by also double clicking it. was that the right way? i copied the adb.exe files from the sdk folder that i have downloaded to make sure that my device has the same adb.

before that steps i tried some rooting tools such as srs one root and etc. those requires me to select restore pop up message on my device. however my device doesn't prompt a pop up message saying to restore my device. this cheap tab is driving me nuts. it only has 180mb internal storage and i bought 16gb sd which became useless because internal storage still consume some application space. i think of rooting the device to at least get a chance of eliminating internal storage to consume space. i tried to set the local storage to install to sd by adb shell.
and yet no changes.

if there's any option that you can do for me, it will be appreciated.

 

[Chico_PinoyCracker]

Hey brothers

Hi guys... I finally BUSTED my phone (Spreadtrum s930).. LCD is cracked. By the way, for those who aren't using theirs anymore (because of bricking issue), I'd be happy to buy your phones for the parts I need...

Please PM me. Thanks

 

[DICKDELT]

doomlord did not complete correctly

Great!! Glad it worked!!
But just please press the THANKS button, it's much better

Using your information I was able to get ADB to recognize my phone. When I ran DoomLord there were error on the last couple commands as shown in this image of the output attached. Is there a way for me to correct this?

 

[Karim Kahale]

Using your information I was able to get ADB to recognize my phone. When I ran DoomLord there were error on the last couple commands as shown in this image of the output attached. Is there a way for me to correct this?

Did you try the binary root method ?

 

[DICKDELT]

Binary method

I'm a novice at this. I searched on that method and there is a warning that you should not use any backup/restore with CWM and the bigger problem is my phone doesn't seem to go into recovery mode when you power on holding the volume up and home buttons with the power on button. I've attached the specs of my phone.

Thank you for your prompt response.

 

[Borio]

Using your information I was able to get ADB to recognize my phone. When I ran DoomLord there were error on the last couple commands as shown in this image of the output attached. Is there a way for me to correct this?

I´ve got the same problem. Can´t root using z4root, DoomLord, unlock root, etc. My phone specs:

Model: GT-N9300 (White)
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband: DM_BASE_12A_W12.43|sc6820_modem
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7
Software Version: 6820_2.3.5_C909_hteng_s2_en_v04
Hardware Version: 1.1.0

adb detects the device but tools can´t root it. X-Ray says the phone has no known vulnerabilities.

 

[joherl_86]

Congrats.. Anyone how to change BOOT LOGO??

I've made it. *so ****ing happy right now*

Solutions:

To - Device adb recognition.

Place Hardware ID VID_xxxx in {user home}/.android/adb_usb.ini.
Source

Subscribing the adb.exe files Download Here
Source

To - Rooting

I've used one of the previos methods i've tried

DooMLoRD ROOT v4

Thanks for the tipo karimkahale

And now i'm going to enjoy my 3 sleepless days victory.

CONGRATS,...:good::good::good::good::good::highfive:

Did anyone know how to Change the BOOT LOGO of this S3 replica???
my Boot Logo is so boring...

thanks advance

 

[berk13160]

spreadtrum s930

hey is there a video how had you done this for your phone???if not could you explain me step by step???pls help.

Thanks peoples. I can root it =)
3 days of fight is ended.
Add vid to ini file in .android fonder
Used DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su, how i do what.
1 install drivers
2 add root -d
3 re connect phone and type adb remount -d
4 Use software. And only after root -d and other no errors.

My device
Model: S930
Android Version: 4.0.3 (fake)
Base band version: DM_BASE_12A_W12.28_p1|sc8810_modem|07-03-2012 16:42:35
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7
rgk-bu2-04@rgk-bu2-04-desktop #3
Software version: T300_JYYS930_C3BOM_MBL_V6.7.5_20121206
Hardware version: 1.1.0

 

[Phipz]

please help me, i had an android phone here with a model A11 and got a problem about too many pattern attempts which need to be signed in by my google account, but it denies my valid username and password, but I can log the account through desktop. I don't have also any option on recovery mode to wipe its data. So I search about spreadtrum phones thread and I saw this. I already install the driver and it shows on the device manager, the problem is when I execute the procedure from H_Bler, my phone just stock on waiting on device. Don't know how to execute it. please help.

 

[chrisb906]

How did u root it? Do u also know where I can find the driver updates for this phone? Do u have a link for the rooting software and drivers? I would really appreciate it.

Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

---------- Post added at 05:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 AM ----------

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Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

 

[joherl_86]

Instruction Please

I've made it. *so ****ing happy right now*

Solutions:

To - Device adb recognition.

Place Hardware ID VID_xxxx in {user home}/.android/adb_usb.ini.
Source

Subscribing the adb.exe files Download Here
Source

To - Rooting

I've used one of the previos methods i've tried

DooMLoRD ROOT v4

Thanks for the tipo karimkahale

And now i'm going to enjoy my 3 sleepless days victory.

How To Do it please???

 

[joherl_86]

it didnt work for me... we have the same clone phone...

I've made it. *so ****ing happy right now*

Solutions:

To - Device adb recognition.

Place Hardware ID VID_xxxx in {user home}/.android/adb_usb.ini.
Source

Subscribing the adb.exe files Download Here
Source

To - Rooting

I've used one of the previos methods i've tried

DooMLoRD ROOT v4

Thanks for the tipo karimkahale

And now i'm going to enjoy my 3 sleepless days victory.

it did not work for me...
i dont know what is wrong..
can u please help me??

---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- creating temporary directory
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- cleaning
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- pushing zergRush
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting permissions
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- executing zergRush
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting permissions
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- remounting /system
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- checking free space on /system
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting ownership
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting permissions
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- installing busybox
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- pushing SU binary
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting ownership
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting permissions
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- correcting symlinks
The system cannot find the path specified.
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- pushing Superuser app
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- cleaning
The system cannot find the path specified.
--- rebooting
The system cannot find the path specified.
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .



thanks advance...

 

[thippesh]

No SIM card

hi guys

i got my friend samsung galaxy S3 clone
its working very well
but the thing
one micro SIM slot is there- not working or always no signal/no sim card
another one normal SIM slot- that one also not working (its showing no SIM No signal)

please help friends how fix this for more information screen shots has been attached

 

[breakstaff]

hi guys i manage to root my s3 clone and im happy i install titanium back and uninstall uselless apps.... when i change my sim card and turn it on it keep on blinking tsk. notifications working fine. if i lock the screen it locks but when i unlock it it keeps on blinking tsk is there any other way or stock rom for this device? any body pls.

 

[chrisb906]

What rooting software did u use to root? And also, do u have any idea where I can find the drivers? Thanks.

Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

 

[H_Bler]

Not so useless app

hi guys i manage to root my s3 clone and im happy i install titanium back and uninstall uselless apps.... when i change my sim card and turn it on it keep on blinking tsk. notifications working fine. if i lock the screen it locks but when i unlock it it keeps on blinking tsk is there any other way or stock rom for this device? any body pls.

Becareful, one or more of the apps you unstalled isn't so useless, it hapend with me once.
I removed all the apps tha I thought that were useless, some of them I didn't even know what to do with, and when I rebooted the screen woudn't stop blinking, I had to re install the apps one by one using ESexplorer's root tool installer function (through out the blikns) and reboot the device at every re-installation.

I don't know if is the same case, but for what i've read looks very similar.

Try it and see if it works.

Good Luck.

 

[breakstaff]

Becareful, one or more of the apps you unstalled isn't so useless, it hapend with me once.
I removed all the apps tha I thought that were useless, some of them I didn't even know what to do with, and when I rebooted the screen woudn't stop blinking, I had to re install the apps one by one using ESexplorer's root tool installer function (through out the blikns) and reboot the device at every re-installation.

I don't know if is the same case, but for what i've read looks very similar.

Try it and see if it works.

Good Luck.

do you still have the back up of the apps pls can you pls. link it to me i didn't back my apps that i uninstalled. :crying:

 

[H_Bler]

You sure like to live on the edge, LoL

do you still have the back up of the apps pls can you pls. link it to me i didn't back my apps that i uninstalled. :crying:

Hey, how do you make any changes without backingup everything? I've learned that backup is essential in the worst way, kinda like you but, even worse (in my opinion), thanks to that I don't even have this device any more.

But let's talk about your problem, even though I no longer have the devicemy backup still here, you must be luck, 'cause just the other day I was ceaning every file related to this device and must have skipped this one. I don't know if any of the apk (s) linked here are for your device, 'cause even if it is also a Samsung clone, it don't mean that have the same characteristics.

The "troublemaker" in my case was th "Playtalk" it is an app that I didn't even knew how to use, since when I tapped it the browser would open and show the website of the developer.

And again, I don't promise anything, there must be differences between our devices.

Good Luck.

 

[breakstaff]

Thanks sir ill try this as soon as a get home as far as i know i deleted back and restore apps.