Root How do you root a PendoPad 4.0 PP4MT-7?

[kaneelias]

AWESOME work Stylez,

Downloading now to test.

 

[styelz]

AWESOME work Stylez,

Downloading now to test.

I have a feeling that i may have messed up the boot.img
I used "abootimg" to create it instead of "mkbootimg" and I think I was supposed to use "mkbootimg". Let me know if it worked anyway.

 

[kaneelias]

I have a feeling that i may have messed up the boot.img
I used "abootimg" to create it instead of "mkbootimg" and I think I was supposed to use "mkbootimg". Let me know if it worked anyway.

Hey Stylez,

Seems to be stuck at the boot screen. All that is showing is your Avatar logo and has been on this screen for 20 minutes.

Could the boot image be the problem?

Was able to restart the device and Flash the original image from Pendo and have restored it to the previous state for now. Am happy to test again if you change the boot image. Cheers.

 

[styelz]

Hey Stylez,

Seems to be stuck at the boot screen. All that is showing is your Avatar logo and has been on this screen for 20 minutes.

Could the boot image be the problem?

Was able to restart the device and Flash the original image from Pendo and have restored it to the previous state for now. Am happy to test again if you change the boot image. Cheers.

Yes, I think it may be the system image that's the problem.
I needed to use mkuserimg.sh but left it as raw. I will try again.
Also, I messed up the boot image by using abootimg instead of mkbootimg

Will post URL's in a few hours.

I am also creating a guide on how to do this here (WIP)

 

[kaneelias]

Yes, I think it may be the system image that's the problem.
I needed to use mkuserimg.sh but left it as raw. I will try again.
Also, I messed up the boot image by using abootimg instead of mkbootimg

Will post URL's in a few hours.

I am also creating a guide on how to do this here (WIP)

Oh cool on both fronts.

Will gladly test when it is available as I have managed to resurrect my Pendo Pad on 2 separate occasions now

 

[styelz]

I've updated the image file.

Update: tested and working for PP4MT-9 ONLY!

PP4MT-9 LiveSuit Image (ROOT,GAPPS)

I've also updated my LiveSuit Guide, on how I did this. If you want to try it yourself.

:car:

 

[kaneelias]

Stylez, you are an absolute legend. Worked a treat. Thanks a heap for all your help.

 

[Ninjafrogv3]

Hi,

Here's a link to the PP4MT-9 LiveSuit Image (Root, GAPPS, 1Mobile Market).
I have not been able to test it, so i'm not 100% sure it will work.

I couldn't fit CWMR on nandg. I will try again later and upload just the nandg if I can.
I removed a CPL of apps too like Aldiko and ES Explorere and Task Manager so I could fit GAPPS etc on there. You can re install these from Market if you wish.

Cheers.

{PHANDROID, I Posted this here cause iam a 100% noob when coming to forums and thought this the easiest way to contact this person -Nfv3}

Hey styelz,

Just wondering if you would happen to know anything about the XTE-Racer (T3020 in Oz)? i was trying ROM Manager and got stuck on the green android screen, i got this mooncake recovery but when i went and did everthing and reboot it, it loads to the android and then these colored shard looking things just spin around :S i think its trying to boot and cant? ive looked at a couple of other places and am at a stand still.

Thought i would come to the homie for advice

Cheers,
Ninjafrog

 

[bushy73]

Styelz, thank you so much. You a champion, and have turned my cheap and nasty "free bonus", "closed system"android tablet, into a decent true android tablet. Awesome.

 

[styelz]

{PHANDROID, I Posted this here cause iam a 100% noob when coming to forums and thought this the easiest way to contact this person -Nfv3}

Hey styelz,

Just wondering if you would happen to know anything about the XTE-Racer (T3020 in Oz)? i was trying ROM Manager and got stuck on the green android screen, i got this mooncake recovery but when i went and did everthing and reboot it, it loads to the android and then these colored shard looking things just spin around :S i think its trying to boot and cant? ive looked at a couple of other places and am at a stand still.

Thought i would come to the homie for advice

Cheers,
Ninjafrog

Hi mate, sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm afraid i don't know anything about this phone. Try find a relevant forum for your device and ask there maybe.

Possibly check out this thread. ZTE won't factory reset nor access FTM mode - ZTE Racer - Racer.MoDaCo.com - MoDaCo not really sure.

 

[styelz]

Here's an attempt to get CWM Recovery installed for PP4MT-9.

root_recovery-pp4mt-9.zip

The tablet needs to be rooted first.
Plugged into the PC with USB Debug Mode enabled.
Extract the ZIP file and run root_recovery.bat from Windows.
This will use ADB to write the CWM recovery image to nandg.
Press enter when done and your tablet should autoatically boot into recovery mode.

 

[bushy73]

Thanks styelz. I'll give it a try.

 

[bushy73]

Hi Styelz, when I run root_recovery.bat from windows I get the following error message:

" adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file ".

Does this mean I do not have ADB properly installed on my pc? I just installed the latest Android SDK tools. Please excuse my ignorance!

 

[styelz]

Hi Styelz, when I run root_recovery.bat from windows I get the following error message:

" adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file ".

Does this mean I do not have ADB properly installed on my pc? I just installed the latest Android SDK tools. Please excuse my ignorance!

You need adb.exe and the two DLL files.
I've added them to the zip file now.

You can also download ADB for windows >HERE<.

Just extract the EXE and DLL files to C:\windows\system32\

 

[styelz]

No matter what I did to my build.prop, I could not get Play Store to recognise my device for apps like Chrome, Digitally Imported Radio and Shazam.

I started to think it had something to do with the kernel. So i copied a kernel "zImage" from an update i found for a "HTC Holiday" device and created a new boot.img.

Finally, it worked!

Even RomManager works and installs a ClockworkModRecovery image.

 

[kaneelias]

No matter what I did to my build.prop, I could not get Play Store to recognise my device for apps like Chrome, Digitally Imported Radio and Shazam.

I started to think it had something to do with the kernel. So i copied a kernel "zImage" from an update i found for a "HTC Holiday" device and created a new boot.img.

Finally, it worked!

Even RomManager works and installs a ClockworkModRecovery image.

That is awesome. Does it mean there is now a new LiveSuit image for the 7 and 9.7 inch Pendo's coming *wink, wink*

 

[bushy73]

You need adb.exe and the two DLL files.
I've added them to the zip file now.

You can also download ADB for windows >HERE<.

Just extract the EXE and DLL files to C:\windows\system32\

Thanks Styelz. After following your instructions I successfully manager to run "root_recovery.bat" . However, after pressing "Enter to reboot tablet", nothing happens. When /I manually reboot, there is no CWM app showing on the tablet. Any further suggestions?

 

[NikoB]

Hi everyone

Firstly thanks to the contributors for the great work!

Secondly, 2 total newbie questions:
1. If I attempt to root Pendo pad and something goes wrong, will I always be able to fix it by pushing the 'reset' button? I'm guessing 'no' but it would be nice to know at what point I cross the line and risk bricking the device.
2. Is there an easy newbie guide to rooting android devices (oxymoron?) someone can recommend?

 

[kaneelias]

Hi everyone

Firstly thanks to the contributors for the great work!

Secondly, 2 total newbie questions:
1. If I attempt to root Pendo pad and something goes wrong, will I always be able to fix it by pushing the 'reset' button? I'm guessing 'no' but it would be nice to know at what point I cross the line and risk bricking the device.
2. Is there an easy newbie guide to rooting android devices (oxymoron?) someone can recommend?

Are you using a 9.7 or 7 inch pendo pad? I have written up a walk through of how to root both versions and it is pretty much fail safe if you follow the instructions to the letter. There is also an option to revert back to stock rom if it does not work. If you are interested let me know what version you have and I will direct you to the walk through.

 

[Jase987]

Great news Stylez,

Can you give me a new Image for Pendo 9.7" with new kernel Image or tell me how to do it, so I can get Chrome to work on Pendo.

Thanks

 

[Whitto69]

Are you using a 9.7 or 7 inch pendo pad? I have written up a walk through of how to root both versions and it is pretty much fail safe if you follow the instructions to the letter. There is also an option to revert back to stock rom if it does not work. If you are interested let me know what version you have and I will direct you to the walk through.

Kaneelias,
If you could provide the link to the walk-throughs that would be great.
PP4MT-7 is my version...haven't really looked too much into "rooting" the pad after i put panda-apps on it. Pretty much just using the pad as a comic/book reader

Cheers

 

[Whitto69]

Here is a LiveSuit Image with Full Root, CWM Recovery and GAPPS (UPDATED)
It is a two part RAR archive. Download and extract the image file.

Also, download LiveSuit Pack, extract and run LiveSuit.exe (this should install the driver for you).

Use LiveSuit and load the extracted ".img" file (press the first icon).
Make sure your tablet is off, and power and usb unplugged.

Now hold the volume down button, keep it held down and plug the USB cable in and then tap the power button about 6-8 times (tap, tap, tap). Then let go of the volume button. Nothing will appear on the tablet, but your PC should be installing the USB driver and will eventally popup a box to start the process of writing the image.

Follow the prompts and choose the "format" option so it wipes all your data.
Make a backup first if you want to keep any data on the tablet.

The fist time you boot the tablet, it will take a little longer to boot than usual, around 2 minutes.
Subsequent boots take around 40 seconds.

I have changed the boot logo and also the loading animation.
Added latest Play Store, 1Mobile, plus REGPON Wifi (keeps wifi on during sleep), Documents to Go and YouTube.
There is also a CWM Recovery image with adb access.
Everything else is stock.

The STOCK LiveSuit Image file is in comment #23.

arty:

Stylez, you are my hero. Just followed your instructions and now have Playstore working. Thanks very much for your time and effort.

 

[kaneelias]

For anyone else needing this I have created a walk through for both the 7 inch and 9.7 inch and will show you where to get all the files.

Thanks to Stylez for his hard work.

9.7 Inch Free Cloud Storage - MediaFire
7 Inch Free Cloud Storage - MediaFire

 

[alancramer]

I have some news that I am about to post outside this forum that I think would be of interest to some. As this is my first post, I can't post links yet.

 

[alancramer]

Styelz, you may want to add the following applications to your rom as well...I manually pushed all the gapps from this [SCRIPTS] - Allwinner A10 Tablets Google Play Script - SlateDroid.com site to my Pendo Pad, and now, i am able to download a heap of apps from the Google Play store, without changing my build.prop.

In your image, you may want to change the size of system to make it a little larger, as I have 1MB left.