I'd posted a few questions I have on customizing my Streak 7, but have continued looking for information from other sources as well. I'm finding a number of "How to Root" guides, but I can't tell for sure which would work on my Streak and which wouldn't because the version/build numbers don't seem to be matching.
The unit I have is a WiFi only unit I purchased thru Amazon. It has Android version number 2.2.2, Kernel 2.6.32.9 and Build 15799.
* Most of the instructs I've found appear to apply to units that came with 2.2.1, and are either "Pre-OTA Rooted Stock ROM," "Pre-OTA Unrooted Stock ROM" and "Unrooted OTA Stock ROM." Since my unit came with 2.2.2 already installed, it doesn't sound like it would fit into the "Pre-OTA" categories, but since it didn't get an OTA upgrade, it doesn't look like it would fit in the "Unrooted OTA Stock ROM" option either. Am I misunderstanding the different classifcations? If not, does anyone know where instructions for rooting Streak 7 that came with 2.2.2 already installed?
* The primary reason I want to root the unit is so I can get rid of some unwanted pre-installed programs and so (hopefully) so I can assign default browser and email programs to the buttons on the "email/app list/browser" widget at the bottom centre of the Home screen. Once I have done those things, is it possible to then re-root it? Or will it just stay unrooted until the next time the unit is upgraded? If/when there's another upgrading to the Android version, will the programs I deleted still be deleted, or will I need to do that again?
Thank you for any assistance you can offer!
Kriselda Jarsaxa
You should make a nandroid dump, all the previous roms are modified nandroid dumps.
Also if you somehow delete something important you can recover it without having to contact dell
get fastboot working and flash clockworkmod recovery. Dj_steves rom is based off 2.2.2 and has all the crap removed as well as some kernel goodness. 2.2.2 has yet to be rooted manually. you have too flash one of the pre rooted roms. good luck
Has anyone gotten either one of these products to work on Dell Streak 7? I have been able to flash a rom with root access (Daveid) and flash Streakdroid7 1.3 from Dj_steve but still cannot get this to work. It needs tun.ko which are available for other Android devices but not for Dell Streak 7.
Any help will be appreciated.
I am admittedly a noob, but I have searched exhaustively, and cannot find out how to accomplish this without installing another ROM. I was able to get a used N1 that is stock and unrooted to use on an upcoming trip overseas. I hoped to use it while I was there, but recently found out that I would need VPN access to access many services.
I just got the 2.3.6 update for the N1, but found out my phone has to be rooted for OpenVPN to work. Is there a tool that I can use to root this phone, leaving stock Android on it? I'm leaving in a couple of days and don't really have a lot of time to learn about installing a custom ROM or time to install that custom ROM.
Thanks for your help.
This is covered in the wiki I believe, but the short of it goes:
1) "oem fastboot unlock"
2) Flash new recovery image (I prefer AmonRA, CWM is good too though) from fastboot
3) Once you have your new recovery, flash the super user zip
4) All done, you now have root access.
This is a pretty good guide (from the wiki): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
Hi,
I've successfully loaded the 4.2.2 build as per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413390 but have lost Root access.
Have tried a number to install a number of packages via TWRP which work on previous versions to no avail, anyone know a successful method ?
Thanks in advance
LOL root is built inside of it, no need ot install anything.
Hello XDA,
I just purchased a new Acer Iconia One 8 B1-850 and was wondering if I could root it.
I see many posts on B1-810 and similar, but nothing for the B1-850.
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Hello XDA,
I just purchased a new Acer Iconia One 8 B1-850 and was wondering if I could root it.
I see many posts on B1-810 and similar, but nothing for the B1-850.
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same here
i want to root to enable the multi user option by updating the build.prop file, i've been able to connect with ADB but the device isn't visible in windows or mac (tried both) when you reboot into boot loader, in fact it doesn't appear to boot into boot loader it just seems to power off (when using ADB reboot command or choosing boot loader from the recovery menu) so i wonder if its locked out somehow??
Need it too. Did anyone find a way to root B1-850?
Thanks!
dtalas said:
Need it too. Did anyone find a way to root B1-850?
Thanks!
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I too just purchased a B1-850 tablet, but I've figured out how to root it. Really quite simple. Just use Kingroot:
1.) Navigate to https://kingroot.net/ from your tablet
2.) Download the APK for android
3.) Install said APK (this requires you to have allowed installation from unkown sources in the "Security" panel of the settings menu)
4.) Load up the app and follow its instructions
5.) Reboot and try it out
For good measure, I would also unlock the "Developer Options" panel and allow USB debugging (adb access) and such; I did this before proceeding. You'll have to search for instructions on that yourself, its well documented.
This all worked for me this morning! Really looking forward to unlocking the potential of this cheapy tablet.
Kingroot worked first try, just swap their super user program with supersu. I am having trouble installing the xposed framework though if anyone has any tips.
I was able to root, now I need to install a custom recovery. CWM says this model is not in the supported list. Has anyone been able to install a recovery? I need NANDROID backup functionality.
I made a thread walking you through how to do it on this tablet in the guides area but just use flash fire for recovery and xposed install
Did the B1-850 hardware updated in anyway? I was able to root it in June 2016, but after a screen repair and factory reset and fresh rom from acer, king root and all others can't work. I'm stuck without any root options. Any idea?
Same here
Dylfaus said:
Did the B1-850 hardware updated in anyway? I was able to root it in June 2016, but after a screen repair and factory reset and fresh rom from acer, king root and all others can't work. I'm stuck without any root options. Any idea?
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There was recently new firmware released for this tablet (08/24/16, Build #: AV0L0.RV09RC04.WW.GEN1), and a handful of updates (08/25/16, 08/26/16) from Acer. I have this same tablet, and I'm unable to root after flashing to the firmware released on the 24th, and latest firmware (Build #: AV0L0.RV0BRC02.WW.GEN1) as well. Hopefully someone can find a fix, as the few different methods I've attempted simply will not work with the latest firmware from Acer.
On KingRoot Please click submit search if enough people do they will find a root until then just hold tight.
jared407 said:
On KingRoot Please click submit search if enough people do they will find a root until then just hold tight.
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I have done this a bunch, sadly still no love. It's annoying me not being able to root a relatively cheaper tablet, as these tend to get rooted first since they get in more people's hands faster. Oh well, just have to have patience.
Thanks, I was having problems, two different rooters failed and I wondered if it was the recent software update! The image version on my B1-850 is the same as you have quoted! Please post if you find a solution, some apps that need deleting are annoying.
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random4t4x14 said:
There was recently new firmware released for this tablet (08/24/16, Build #: AV0L0.RV09RC04.WW.GEN1), and a handful of updates (08/25/16, 08/26/16) from Acer. I have this same tablet, and I'm unable to root after flashing to the firmware released on the 24th, and latest firmware (Build #: AV0L0.RV0BRC02.WW.GEN1) as well. Hopefully someone can find a fix, as the few different methods I've attempted simply will not work with the latest firmware from Acer.
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I was having a problem rooting my device and wondered if it was the recent software update, and my image version is as you have quoted! I f you manage to root your device please post!
knockout350 said:
I made a thread walking you through how to do it on this tablet in the guides area but just use flash fire for recovery and xposed install
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Which recovery do you install with flash fire; I don't see a link to it in your other thread?
Success!
The latest release of KingRoot is able to root the latest firmware for this tablet. I saw there was a new release of KingRoot back on the 23rd, and it's working as it should. I grabbed the working version here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=21707
hi guys. any idea how to recover b1-850 from bootloop?
I no its a little late but i rooted mine with the kingoroot one click root apk. Ive installed xposed framework and customized like crazy everything from fonts to boot animation. Cant find a custom recovery tho.
I cannot root it with any of the tools I have tried (Kingo ROOT, KingRoot, etc). Anyone know any method that works?
Acer B1-850. Is this device even rootable?
This device has made an idiot of me. If I can be of any assistance finding a root exploit for this device let me know. I will gladly write a detailed procedure of the process. I made the mistake of assuming since it was an entry level, inexpensive device, the path to root would be simple. Three months later none of the common "one-click" programs has found an exploit. I have a copy of stock rom for recovery so testing is not a problem for me. It's a matter of pride at this point. So much so I found one on sale for $60 and bought it just for this purpose. I have followed every link I can find associated with this device to a dead end. Any help will be appreciated.
pdnorman said:
This device has made an idiot of me. If I can be of any assistance finding a root exploit for this device let me know. I will gladly write a detailed procedure of the process. I made the mistake of assuming since it was an entry level, inexpensive device, the path to root would be simple. Three months later none of the common "one-click" programs has found an exploit. I have a copy of stock rom for recovery so testing is not a problem for me. It's a matter of pride at this point. So much so I found one on sale for $60 and bought it just for this purpose. I have followed every link I can find associated with this device to a dead end. Any help will be appreciated.
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Same here, still no root for me. Usually these cheapo tablets are not as locked down.
Still waiting!?
I have given up getting assistance from xda on this device. Its as political here as anywhere else. I don't drive a Samsung so nobody wants to help with root. I've heard every excuse from locked bootloader (unlockable in dev options) to what one dev actually told me,"There's little interest in spending energy on an inexpensive device." I understand, but why misrepresent the site by implying all android devices are treated the same? Hell on the Iconia One 8 thread, it says that the B1-850 does not have a MTK SoC, but instead has an Intel Atom chip. Then they send you to another thread where, of course, there is no B1-850 listed! That's because it uses a MTK8163 SoC. In both tablets.