Root Is it possible to root the Verizon Ellipsis 8

[Keith1178]

I just picked up the Verizon Ellipsis 8 tablet that is running 4.4.3 and I have been trying all day to find a way to root. I tried Kingo Root and it keeps saying the tablet is not connected. In the device manager tab on pc it appears that the drivers for the tablet are not correct but yet I can not find anything online to fix this issue. I am just looking for root access to run Xposed installer so that I can install the floating windows to be able to multitask. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[El Presidente]

Have a look here: http://androidforums.com/threads/how-i-rooted-my-ellipsis-7.854297/

Does that help? You might also want to look at something called Towelroot.

 

[Keith1178]

Yes I tried the method from the post you linked but when I open framaroot I only have one option which is not the one he says use and the one available says root failed. Towelroot says not supported

 

[El Presidente]

Maybe Verizon have patched the exploit then, sorry.

 

[Keith1178]

Is there anywhere to find the drivers so that I could possibly try using Kingo root. I think that's why it says device not connected.

 

[El Presidente]

They're apparently on the tablet?

https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/810400

However, I'm not sure how you're supposed to get them off there if it won't connect.....

Have you tried changing the mode the tablet connects in? MTP etc?

From the quick google I just did, you don't seem to be alone in this issue unfortunately.

 

[Keith1178]

Yes I've tried switching the modes..... I guess I'm just stuck until hopefully someone is able to figure it out... Thank you for your help

 

[El Presidente]

Sorry I wasn't much help.

 

[Bobster0007]

I had the same problem the other day with kingo root. Was hoping for a root solution. This unit could be decent if rooted.

 

[wricks]

I had the same problem the other day with kingo root. Was hoping for a root solution. This unit could be decent if rooted.

Agreed. Just picked one up and was looking for an exploit for root. I'll keep checking.

 

[JAWheat411]

Old thread I know. But you can root it with Kingroot www.kingroot.net. Maybe someone can make a recovery and maybe even a stock dedoxed rom.

 

[adamwineguy]

Old thread I know. But you can root it with Kingroot www.kingroot.net. Maybe someone can make a recovery and maybe even a stock dedoxed rom.

This is how I rooted mine. You can go directly to kingoapp.com and download kingo onto your Ellipsis. You can launch Kingoroot right from your downloads, and it'll run the exploit and root the device. I would recommend installing and running SuperSU Me from the Google Play store, it'll remove all the unnecessary Kingo-related stuff and install SuperSu.