[Result + How to] Root Remix Mini using Arduino Uno R3

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tuvietthao

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(Sorry for bad English if there is any because I'm not a native English speaker)
Hello everyone,
First things I want to say that I'm completely newbie here and just a fews day ago I read the topic [HOW TO] Root Remix Mini
That topic inspired me a lot but since I don't have a serial converter like which the topic describe and I'm a student with no money and knowledge about electronic, I decided trying to root the Remix Mini with my Arduino Uno R3 board that I already got.

Result:
grCByXY.png


Credits:
- http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-mini/how-to-root-remix-mini-t3388437

INSTRUCTION:
Needed stuffs:
- Arduino Uno R3 (I think other Arduino boards would works too)
- 4 pieces or wire (I cut them from my old internet cable)
- A PC or laptop to run the commands
- An USB with Extract-to-USB.zip extracted into. Download here
- CoolTerm. Download here
- Screw driver

Steps:

1. To turn my Uno into a serial converter, I followed this video:
For short, connect your Reset to GND pin and you're done
gYuoqzA.jpg


2. Follow step 2 in this thread
I'll put a quote here:
Open up the Remix Mini with a screw driver.

2a. Flip it up side down, and rip the rubber ring out. It's okay, it will still adhere to the case afterward. Once you ripped it out, you will see two screws holding the remix mini. Proceed unscrew them and gently take the case apart.
https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2Ffb76%2Fbchb12mud496mlz6g.jpg

2b. Gently take the case apart:
https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2Fe6fa%2F5gln8pfl55ba4bj6g.jpg

3. Connect Uno board with Remix Mini board:
Here are the needed pins in Uno board:
nTZ4w7N.png

And the corresponding in Remix Mini (I marked with the same color):
db0eed0b8bdd4abf8a0da408d85b6ec4.png


4. Plug Arduino Uno into PC
5. Start CoolTerm
5a. Go to Options -> Serial Port tab, if you see no error then it worked :D
Make your settings look like this:
cc0777c276004438b1754b1d71468694.png

5b. Go to terminal and set your terminal mode to Line Mode -> Ok
ae6f6ff5eb9f40da9cce94d8e38e49f4.png

6. Plug your USB with the zip file extracted onto the upper USB port on Remix Mini board
7. Turn on Remix Mini
8. Hit Connect in CoolTerm
If everthing done right you'll start to see things like this:
zfhLN7L.png
[/IMG]
9. I'll place a quote from the other thread here
10. Commands: (copy each line and paste into CoolTerm)
https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2F1b7b%2Fwy2vfzd3iw4d7vo6g.jpg

Code:
Code:
/dev/tty.usbserial 115200
mount -o rw,remount /
mount -o rw,remount /system
mkdir /tmp
cd /system/bin
ln -s busybox-smp unzip
cd /data/local/tmp
cp /mnt/usbhost/Storage01/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp        <- Double check zip's file name and try Storage02 if Storage01 does not work because it depends on which usb port you plug the flash drive in. 
cp /mnt/usbhost/Storage01/update-binary /data/local/tmp
cd /data/local/tmp
sh update-binary 0 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
reboot
10. Cheers :D
grCByXY.png
 
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tuvietthao

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Aug 14, 2016
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Yes, I so much care. to kick all advertisement from poor apps out and customize some feature OS to enhance.
And some network tools need root. This is for expert user not usual user.
I actually have no experience about android and things related to it, but I have the willing to try and share my experience :D:D
It's a bit sad that people don't care about it :(
 

thirdlobe

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Nov 9, 2015
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Nice work but it does seem like a lot for a novice user to do.

Have you done anything cool with it? :)
 

wildblueben

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Mar 23, 2016
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I care

I never thought, I could use one of my arduino's as a cheap and (even better) already available USB to RS232 converter (I know, I will be just using the integrated usb2serial component).

Now i don't have to search for my old Serial-to-RS232-Cable and do not have to get my old Laptop with OnBoard-Serial-Connection booting Up Windows 7 again. Now, there is no more need for a possible not working adapter to USB, or any other time-expensive task I had to accomplish without your valueable post here on xda.

Thank you.

wildblue
 

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    (Sorry for bad English if there is any because I'm not a native English speaker)
    Hello everyone,
    First things I want to say that I'm completely newbie here and just a fews day ago I read the topic [HOW TO] Root Remix Mini
    That topic inspired me a lot but since I don't have a serial converter like which the topic describe and I'm a student with no money and knowledge about electronic, I decided trying to root the Remix Mini with my Arduino Uno R3 board that I already got.

    Result:
    grCByXY.png


    Credits:
    - http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-mini/how-to-root-remix-mini-t3388437

    INSTRUCTION:
    Needed stuffs:
    - Arduino Uno R3 (I think other Arduino boards would works too)
    - 4 pieces or wire (I cut them from my old internet cable)
    - A PC or laptop to run the commands
    - An USB with Extract-to-USB.zip extracted into. Download here
    - CoolTerm. Download here
    - Screw driver

    Steps:

    1. To turn my Uno into a serial converter, I followed this video:
    For short, connect your Reset to GND pin and you're done
    gYuoqzA.jpg


    2. Follow step 2 in this thread
    I'll put a quote here:
    Open up the Remix Mini with a screw driver.

    2a. Flip it up side down, and rip the rubber ring out. It's okay, it will still adhere to the case afterward. Once you ripped it out, you will see two screws holding the remix mini. Proceed unscrew them and gently take the case apart.
    https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2Ffb76%2Fbchb12mud496mlz6g.jpg

    2b. Gently take the case apart:
    https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2Fe6fa%2F5gln8pfl55ba4bj6g.jpg

    3. Connect Uno board with Remix Mini board:
    Here are the needed pins in Uno board:
    nTZ4w7N.png

    And the corresponding in Remix Mini (I marked with the same color):
    db0eed0b8bdd4abf8a0da408d85b6ec4.png


    4. Plug Arduino Uno into PC
    5. Start CoolTerm
    5a. Go to Options -> Serial Port tab, if you see no error then it worked :D
    Make your settings look like this:
    cc0777c276004438b1754b1d71468694.png

    5b. Go to terminal and set your terminal mode to Line Mode -> Ok
    ae6f6ff5eb9f40da9cce94d8e38e49f4.png

    6. Plug your USB with the zip file extracted onto the upper USB port on Remix Mini board
    7. Turn on Remix Mini
    8. Hit Connect in CoolTerm
    If everthing done right you'll start to see things like this:
    zfhLN7L.png
    [/IMG]
    9. I'll place a quote from the other thread here
    10. Commands: (copy each line and paste into CoolTerm)
    https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2Fconvkey%2F1b7b%2Fwy2vfzd3iw4d7vo6g.jpg

    Code:
    Code:
    /dev/tty.usbserial 115200
    mount -o rw,remount /
    mount -o rw,remount /system
    mkdir /tmp
    cd /system/bin
    ln -s busybox-smp unzip
    cd /data/local/tmp
    cp /mnt/usbhost/Storage01/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip /data/local/tmp        <- Double check zip's file name and try Storage02 if Storage01 does not work because it depends on which usb port you plug the flash drive in. 
    cp /mnt/usbhost/Storage01/update-binary /data/local/tmp
    cd /data/local/tmp
    sh update-binary 0 1 /data/local/tmp/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
    reboot
    10. Cheers :D
    grCByXY.png