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

Tab Mad · Oct 24, 2012

Hi I have a pp4mt-7 aswell and even with usb debugging enabled my pc will not recognise anything other than the sd and device manager says I need a driver for android. Can I ask what operating system you guys are using to do all this neet stuff thanks in advance

Whitto69 · Oct 25, 2012

Hi Tab Mad. I had trouble getting my PP4MT-7 recognised on my main pc then tried on my 2nd pc running XP (instead of Win7 on my main). Once I did this the pc recognised the pad straight away and away i went. What OS you using?

syntax556 · Nov 1, 2012

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

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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.

this worked for me

Stardock · Nov 20, 2012

Hi all, I'm fairly new to android imaging (did one once a couple of years back with success) and have just aquired a 7" Pendopad 4.0. I'm keen to get it imaged to a "real" android system and have read this entire thread and think I've gleaned the one post that sums up all I need. It's this one

Originally Posted by styelz
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.

My problem now is that the split image on media fire is blocked.
Is there an alternate download link?

Thanks for all the great work and information

Stardock

Stardock · Nov 20, 2012

Discovered I could save the copy the files to my own Mediafire account and then download them (I'm usually a dropbox boy )
Got the pad flashed without an issue and all working great.

Thanks guys, awesome job.

HMHAMz · Dec 29, 2012

MediaFire seems to have taken down the second part of the pp4mt-7 (part 2) image. :S :'(

styelz · Jan 6, 2013

You can find all the stock / moded images here - https://www.pbptech.com/support/dmsf/android-livesuit-guide

styelz · Jan 8, 2013

styelz said:
You can find all the stock / moded images here - https://www.pbptech.com/support/dmsf/android-livesuit-guide

Sorry, i forgot to make the files downloadable. They are downloadable now. https://www.pbptech.com/support/dmsf/android-livesuit-guide

KomusoDroid · Jan 8, 2013

This worked for me:
1) DL the Android SDK from Google Android SDK | Android Developers
2) Run the SDK Manager & download the USB drivers as described here: Google USB Driver | Android Developers
3) modify the C:\..\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf as described here (thanks bubbasd): http://androidforums.com/pendo-pad-...windows-7-x64-usb-adb-driver.html#post5215208
4) Update the driver for the Android device in Windows Device Manager
5) Enable USB Debugging on your device & plug in the USB
6) Run UnlockRoot. Press the big button.

- Voila.

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

bubbasd · Jan 9, 2013

stylez i see you put in CWMR you recon we could get TWRP for PP4MT-7/9?

It would be AWsome if we could

that recovery it has a built in file manager that every tablet needs.

ps. Very Nice Job with the images thanks. :congrats:

shaunkim · Jan 29, 2013

now that you guys have worked out how to do it (which im still amazed by) do you think one of you could post a SIMPLE step by step proccess for a genuine novice like me? im going crazy tryin to figure this out!! i used unlockroot but said i needed to use their "pro" version but dont want to pay the $30. PLEASE HELP!?!?

shaunkim · Jan 29, 2013

If theres links you cant post on here can supply my email if someones feeling nice enough to help out a very frustrated man!! Lol

shaunkim · Jan 29, 2013

now that you guys have worked out how to do it (which im still amazed by) do you think one of you could post a SIMPLE step by step proccess for a genuine novice like me? im going crazy tryin to figure this out!! i used unlockroot but said i needed to use their "pro" version but dont want to pay the $30. PLEASE HELP!?!?

bubbasd · Jan 30, 2013

1st thing's first is to get unlockroot without grabbing UnlockRoot_downloader_by_UnlockRoot.exe
which is riddled with Adware :mad:

.(and u should'nt need pro version to root, the free one should do hopefully.)
read on below
I've downloaded (though the UnlockRoot_downloader_by_UnlockRoot.exe i couldnt track the real installer's URL though

) and installed the True unlockrootsetup.exe I've matched the file's hash with with a link I've found on the net

Get Unlockroot 3.1 Here (The free Version)

-----------------Authenticity Info-----------------------------

The File Hashes are
CRC32 # 85C7DB59
MD5 # B651E294807F2DBE371F5472C9F0F724
SHA-1 # 6117C81ACE3C032A084DED96FEDCFFAF40878AAE
and Size is 16,418,562 bytes (15.6mb)
and also match the Original unlockrootsetup.exe file's hashes. (Yep i checked it myself all 3 hashes are the same.

The only thing that was changed is the filename.

)

If you are looking for a older version before the pro version was introduced
Get Direct Download Unlockroot 2.3.1 here (this one i used to root my PP4MT-7 ages ago.)
Thats a starting point.:dancing2:

Chukitova · Mar 10, 2013

Hello,
Long time reader, first time poster here.

I have two of these Penda 7" Tablets I am working on at the moment, for the kids to use. Using your instructions the process was very simple to set them both up with Google Play, however now I can not turn wi-fi on, on either of them. The Wi-Fi slider seems a bit buggy, at times you cant slide it. Other times you can, but the device just says 'Turning Wi-Fi on....' with no result, then the slider makes it's own way back to off.

I had Wi-Fi working on them both beforehand, but soon realised how rubbish GetJar is and decided to take the advice of you fine people before throwing the Pendo Tablet in the Trash.

Any assistance would be appreciated guys, cheers.

Chukitova · Mar 10, 2013

Ok,

Now i've tried to go back the other way with the Stock Livesuit image, it seemed to work ok although Wi-Fi is still not turning on on either of the PP4MT-7 Tablets.

I cant even use the Rubbish GetJar anymore.

I have two paperweights, awesome.

Please help anyone. I've been searching the Webs for hours and this thread is all that comes up. What am I missing? Im happy to supply more info, screenshots, video's, whatever it takes.

Wi-Fi seems to be 'Bricked' on both the devices now even with the stock image back on them.

Both Tablets are Brand new, bought from Target NSW if that helps

Chukitova · Mar 11, 2013

WARNING

Do not use this guide.

I followed it to the letter now have two Pendo PP4MT-7 that will not connect to wi-fi, will not accept .apk apps from a computer and are good for nothing.

Do yourself a favour and do not use this procedure untill someone can offer a solution for this problem. I'd hate to see more people make the mistake I did.

2 x Pendo Tablets = Junk, thanks to this thread.

ze_muel · Mar 13, 2013

More praise to stylez

Smooth sailing for me. PPMT4 7 inch. Hacked this baby the day I bought it.

Downloaded livesuitpack and the 'how to' from the link in post #73.
Then downloaded the livesuit image from the link in post #83

Just follow the guide and you're there. Flawless procedure.

@ Chuckito. Read the 'how to' and make sure you're following it to the 't'.
I also had usb debugging enabled. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Anyway a previous post states these things are virtually unbrickable so keep trying!

Thanks again!

Chukitova · Mar 14, 2013

ze_muel,

The guide was very easy to follow. I had no issue with using Livesuit at all. I have been able to get .APK apps on both devices now, so they are saved from the scrap heap. The Google-play Livesuit image did not install a file manager/file browser app so it is impossible to run an .APK after transferring one to the device. By putting the Stock image back on, I was able to use the file manager app to run .APK's

But WI-FI will not turn on on either of the devices that I imaged with the Livesuit image from this thread. With the google play image, or with the stock image.

Im glad it worked for you, but it certainly Borked the Wi-fi on the two devices I have.

Im more than willing to try any suggestions anyone may have, but I've spent hours and hours stuffing around trying to get Wi-Fi working again. So this problem is real.

Users, beware.

ze_muel · Mar 14, 2013

That's a bugger dude.

Well with the custom rom you can boot into cwm recovery.

From there you could install a file browser that has been made into a zip.

I'm reading about it now. Could make Root Browser Lite into a zip file which you could install from recovery and at least be able to install apk's from your phone.

Bear with me as I'm about to pass out from tiredness. Someone may jump in before me, if not I shall return soon.

ze_muel · Mar 14, 2013

And voila!

rbl.zip

emilylane1 · Mar 23, 2013

Sorry...real newbie when it comes to "flashing" or "rooting" devices.
Have looked through the threads and still cannot find a step by step guide for a first timer to root a Pendo Pad 4.0 P4Mt9G2
Lots on the 7 inch version and apparently doesnt work on the 9.7.
Please help me turn this paperweight ibto sonething the kids can use with playstore!
Eternally grateful!
Lisa

emilylane1 · Mar 24, 2013

Hi Stylez,
I have followed your instructions exactly and do really well till step 4. When i hold down the volume and plug in the usb and tap the power button immediately my laptop comes up with a msg about it not recognising this device...usb port etc. Am I doing something wrong or is it my laptop that has the problem do you think? Im too scared to even turn on my Pendo 9.7 as now Im more than half way through the process Im not sure to check if its bricked or just to keep working on the last step in the hope it willstill work?? PPPLLLEEEAAASSEEE I am desperate for your legendary wisdom

ze_muel · Mar 24, 2013

Hey Emily,

Pretty sure it doesn't matter if Windows itself finds the drivers. It didn't for mine either.

Livesuit seems to work without Windows drivers. As long as you follow the instructions and all the prompts happen that are stated in the instructions then you should be fine

ze_muel · Mar 24, 2013

Just make sure you have the 9 inch version of the rom. You can get a single zip from post 83 and there are clear instructions in post 73

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