How to Root Insignia Flex

Would somebody mind creating an easier method (flash a .zip file) for us that are not that tech savvy? Using the SDK makes me nervous.

 

@pcdebol Personally, I would take Jelly Bean over rooted ICS.

 

I downloaded your utility. I am running windows 7 64, When I try to install the driver I am getting file not found. The adb_usb file in .android contains the following:

# ANDROID 3RD PARTY USB VENDOR ID LIST -- DO NOT EDIT.
# USE 'android update adb' TO GENERATE.
# 1 USB VENDOR ID PER LINE.
0x1949
0x16D5

I made sure to reboot with f8 to disable driver signing. Wondering if you have any thoughts.

See Screen Shot of Error message while installing driver.

 

I ended up downloading the SDK, and using sdk mgr to download the USB driver, Then replaced the the androd_winusb.inf with the one from your zip and everything installed. I then Ran the latest Bin4rys root tool and I am rooted (had to run it twice)

Thanks!!

 

thanks you guys and this forum rocks, follow your steps and all good . rooted. thanks again

 

Derar sir I have followed your post explicitly my PC detects the device fine and when I do the last step it reboots my flex but still no root any update

 

So frustrated, can't figure this out for the life of me. I wish this guide was more beginner-friendly, and from the date on the last post, I really doubt I'm going to get any help at all.

- Where can I access or acquire the SDK you mentioned?
- I created the .android directory, but how do I create a .ini using notepad? I just made a document in notepad and titled it adb_usb.ini, but the file is still clearly a .txt file
- Whenever I try to update the driver in device manager it just says it's already up to date
- ADB is online, but my Flex is not recognized as a device using Bin4ry's tool. (I have debugging on)

 

You can get the sdk here: Android SDK | Android Developers

Once you have it installed run the updater to get the USB driver, then replace it with the one you downloaded above

 

I had to run the root tool 2 times back to back to get root.

 

Is there any easier way to do this

 

Is there any way you can make a video on how to do this or give be better steps, because im having trouble doing this. Like can you make is step by step and simpilar, thank you

 

I just used the bin4ry tool to root my Venice and it was the easiest thing ever, but I STILL can't figure out how to do it to my Flex. Jesus, this is infuriating.

 

Finally got it working! For those still having trouble, REMEMBER TO TURN OFF DRIVER SIGNING ENFORCEMENT! I thought I had done it, but it turns out I didn't, and as soon as I did, everything worked like a charm!

Here's an easy guide to doing it if you can't figure it out!
The Geek Professor

 

Just got notice there is a system update, anyone take it yet? Where u able to root again? I have supersu pro wondering if ota survival mode will work.

 

I had this thing rooted and was careless and accepted the update to Jellybean. Now I can't root this for the life of me. I've tried every tool online and no success.

I'm wondering, if I do a factory reset using the button on the back, will that take me back to ICS, so I can do an OTA root-keeper and then accept the Jellybean upgrade?

Any input is appreciated.

 

Yeah, Did the same thing your hosed. I tried every single thing on the web. The only good thing is I believe I have managed to get the device into fastboot mode. I have also found steps to compile TWRP recovery for the device. Once I get some time I am going to see if I can get a custom recovery pushed to the tablet, If I can then we will be in business. I just need to make the time to take the next steps.

*reset won't revert you back, Also the software OTA root Keeper didn't work, Used Both SuperSU and Voodoo, neither of them saved root*

 

OK, I finally found a utility that works.

Follow the instructions in this thread and you should be all set if you've done the Jellybean update on the Flex: [ROOT][SHARE] VRoot 1.6.0.3690 - 1-Click Root Method - Lenovo A706, Walkman F800 etc - xda-developers

 

Worked Like a Charm!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!

 

Have you guys checked the last page of that topic?

[ROOT][SHARE] VRoot 1.6.0.3690 - 1-Click Root Method - Lenovo A706, Walkman F800 etc - Page 6 - xda-developers

I won't use it as of the suspicious connection to some Chinese remote server

 

I suppose use it at your discretion.

There's nothing odd on my computer nor is there anything odd on the tablet.

I guess it depends on how bad you want your Flex rooted

 

Anyone found a better method in lieu of the Chinese option? I just picked up a Flex 8 which came with JB 4.2.2 out of the box (NS-14T002)...