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2012/10/31

Ok, so I did it!! It was VERY difficult, but it is possible.
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First, enable USB debugging and connect it to your computer. Windows will automatically find the driver via windows update.
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Second, download this file: http://liamwli.co.uk/gbook_root.zip
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Now, extract the contents somewhere.
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Now, the tricky part. You need to enable temporary root. I discovered this by accident, but you can do it by pressing the 'USB Debugging' option several times, ignoring the popup, and then selecting OK on the final one. This will enable temporary root. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE YOU RUN THE APP!!!!!
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Once temporary root is enabled, run the .bat file. YOU HAVE ROOT!

2012/10/31

gbooker3 said
The tricky part, to enable temporary root is too difficult.From the first to the third step, Everything went well.
But activating the temporary root does not work.
Are there an indication for the activation of temporary root?Â
translated with google translate.
It is tricky
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As well as that - I did multiple key combos at once. You can tell if you have temp root, because if you view adb shell it will display a # not a $.
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Please try this:
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Go to the 'About Tablet' option in settings, and press the 'Build Number' several times quickly.
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Once that is done, go into settings and dev options, and then press the USB debugging option several times, ignoring the prompt. Make sure your last tap brings a prompt up, and make sure you don't miss the USB debugging option

2013/04/01

hi,
have tried forcing the temp root, most i get is as minor crash (screen flashes/crashes nothing major a little like when some softmodded wiis boot,or remember getting similier when tweaking psps and ds"s) but no change in the actual pop up menu ?? did check in terminal emulator but no change there,
was thinking whould try through sdk(now installing etc)
but your file no longer exists on that page,could you or some1 upload or give an alternative link please
or is there any other alternatives i could try on this gbook
any help/udates or info whould be gratefull
have included specifications for my model assume the same on all as not aware of any other versions of the gbook just the fact of what version firmware your running
Specs
System
archos arnova 8gb gbook , Android 4.0.3 , Build number:-generic_vortex-userdebug 4.0.3IML74K 1.0 test-keys
cpu frequency:- 1000mhz , kernel version:- 3.0.8-vimicro laizibin@Mitechsambaserver#51 sat sep 1 12:54:35 CST2012
Hardware
model number:- ANGB
cpu model:- ARMV7processor rev 2 (v7l) << is a L not an i or 1
screen res:-800x444
pixel density:- 120 dpi
Thnx


Moderator

Firmware Guru
2012/01/05

Hello, if you can fallow this guide and dump the firmware we will be able to build a rooted one.
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/firmware-development/dumping-firmware-on-arnova-g2-arnova-g3-and-other-rockchip-based-tablets/#p18349

2013/04/01

k thats a linux version tutorial which isnt an option at the moment am stuck on windows but did see something about a windows guide on here whilst ive been looking around so will check that ,, but from what ive bee reading i should be able to get a version of the img file from root by using the debugging mode or sdk ?? but thnx for info
dont suppose the archos arnova 8c g3 firmware whould work on the gbook as both are g3 and seem similier in spec and archos arnova website doesnt supply a backup for the gbook


Moderator

Firmware Guru
2012/01/05

no, the firmware from the 8c will not work
it is pretty easy to dump the firmware if you have linux.
for the windows guide, you need to root the tablet
try this tool, ho knows, maybe you will have luck, it works on 7cg3 and archos cobalt.
http://globula.arctablet.com/Arnova%20Tools/Arnova_Root_Tool.rar

2013/04/01

k thanks will take a look,,
are you aware of any1 else dumping firmware from the gbook as that whould be the same on all gbooks only think that whould cause a change whould be the actual firmware they are running isnt it ??
so in my opionion if someone has already made a dump of a gbook on 4.0.3 then that should be no diffrent to mine??
maybe


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Firmware Guru
2012/01/05


2013/04/01

hi.,,
not much luck with the tool ,, plus looks like im goona have to try n reset as gbook now acting weird ,, flashing on screen and continues launcher fail error message and system ui has stopped then eventually reboots ,, can get it to boot into recovery menu but not much there ,, there is option to update via cache but thats empty ,, and there is an option to update via sd card but with no update file/image not much use other option is to wipe restore ?? any ideas??


Moderator

Firmware Guru
2012/01/05

The only way to wipe is to do`it from a booted tablet, you need to go to settings andi think is under the back`up option, to reset the tablet to factory
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me83
2013/04/01

hi,,thanks for feedback,,as stated above couldn't get into settings as ui kept crashing,,n managed to put into recovery after reading anotheer guide on here,, bit ofa pain lost a few apps luckily a lot wre saved though,,thanks for help though,when getta bita of free time will dump firmware as already got distros as that way seemslot simpler the winnows ways to much ofa chore,,
thanks again do either of you to know any other tweaks tips etc ???
edited.. still not gotta round to it yet slackin""

2013/04/24

Liam said
Ok, so I did it!! It was VERY difficult, but it is possible.Â
First, enable USB debugging and connect it to your computer. Windows will automatically find the driver via windows update.
Â
Second, download this file: http://liamwli.co.uk/gbook_root.zip
Â
Now, extract the contents somewhere.
Â
Now, the tricky part. You need to enable temporary root. I discovered this by accident, but you can do it by pressing the 'USB Debugging' option several times, ignoring the popup, and then selecting OK on the final one. This will enable temporary root. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE YOU RUN THE APP!!!!!
Â
Once temporary root is enabled, run the .bat file. YOU HAVE ROOT!
Hi Liam,
unfortunately the Link to gbook_root.zip does not work is there an alternative download location?
Thanx in advance
If possible, I'll make a mirror on arctablet.com if the file reappears or we get another source.
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