DeathMinister
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It's pretty hard to find helpful info on rooting this tablet, so since this was one of the first boards I was sent to via DuckDuckGo, I figured I'd contribute my success story so it might be easier for other nubs to root.
I used Framaroot version 1.9.3 (which can be found at the bottom of the first post on this page: [ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click apk to root some devices - xda-developers). Once installed I used the bottom option, "Barahmir" I think it's called, and then downloaded "Root Checker" from the Play Store to ensure it was rooted as this was my first time ever rooting. Sure enough, it was rooted, and I started by backing up everything in the /system/app folder, followed by deleting all the unwanted apps in that folder via the ADB (Android Debugging Bridge).
I should state that I work with Linux systems a lot, so ADB's command line interface was very natural to me, but I'd expect people not used to Linux or Unix command line systems to have a lot of trouble with it. As such I can't recommend any apps that make it easier as I couldn't find any that could delete files in that directory, even with super user privileges, as it's set as a read only directory. I can however give you a list of commands that I used the most.
Here's a tutorial on how to install ADB on Windows and the basic commands: [TUTORIAL] Everything about ADB - A reference for everyone - xda-developers
Arrow brackets in the commands below should be replaced with the absolute path to the file or directory described. Ex: "<backup location>" might be replaced with "C:\Users\UserName\Backups\Tablet"
You also need to enable USB debugging, from the developer options in your tablet's settings. It's hidden by default, but is revealed when you tap the model number in the "About this device" section seven times.
To copy files from the tablet to your computer (useful for making your backup)
To copy files to the tablet from your computer (useful for restoring from your backup)
To enter into the tablet's command line system, A.K.A. its shell (Note: this command must be run before any of the following commands I list here as they won't work unless you're inside the tablet)
(Note: Capitalization matters past this point)
To gain super user privilages (tablet must be rooted before you can perform this)
To change directories
Example:
or
then
Making a directory that's read-only able to be written to (you have to do this to remove files from /system/app, and you need to be inside that directory for this command to work)
To list the contents of the directory you're in
...and the one you've all been waiting for...
To remove a file
Example: Once you've used the "cd" command to move to /system/app, type...
(Reminder: Capitalization is important for these commands)
If there's a ton of files in the directory, as is the case with /system/app, the "ls" command will probably fill up the screen and some command lines don't allow scrolling to see what you've missed. While there are ways around this, I recommend just installing "Root Browser" from the apps store and typing the file names you want to remove as you see them there on the tablet. Use caution when removing .apk files as some of them will reduce the functionality of the tablet, and may possibly render it unusable. This is why it's important to backup the /system/app directory before removing anything.
I saved my backup of the /system/app directory, and would be willing to share it, but I wanted to check to make sure there were no legal problems with doing so before posting a link my archive. I'd appreciate it if someone could inform me as to whether this action would be permissible.
I wrote this all from memory as I had to send the tablet back due to a family-plan feud. If I messed something up please tell me and I'll try to correct it. I should also mention I was able to use Framaroot to unroot the device successfully after restoring my backup. If you don't restore the system files before doing a factory reset they will still be gone after the reset, and Verizon will probably get suspicious.
Hope this helps someone! I will try to answer any questions as well.
I used Framaroot version 1.9.3 (which can be found at the bottom of the first post on this page: [ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click apk to root some devices - xda-developers). Once installed I used the bottom option, "Barahmir" I think it's called, and then downloaded "Root Checker" from the Play Store to ensure it was rooted as this was my first time ever rooting. Sure enough, it was rooted, and I started by backing up everything in the /system/app folder, followed by deleting all the unwanted apps in that folder via the ADB (Android Debugging Bridge).
I should state that I work with Linux systems a lot, so ADB's command line interface was very natural to me, but I'd expect people not used to Linux or Unix command line systems to have a lot of trouble with it. As such I can't recommend any apps that make it easier as I couldn't find any that could delete files in that directory, even with super user privileges, as it's set as a read only directory. I can however give you a list of commands that I used the most.
Here's a tutorial on how to install ADB on Windows and the basic commands: [TUTORIAL] Everything about ADB - A reference for everyone - xda-developers
Arrow brackets in the commands below should be replaced with the absolute path to the file or directory described. Ex: "<backup location>" might be replaced with "C:\Users\UserName\Backups\Tablet"
You also need to enable USB debugging, from the developer options in your tablet's settings. It's hidden by default, but is revealed when you tap the model number in the "About this device" section seven times.
To copy files from the tablet to your computer (useful for making your backup)
Code:
adb pull <File/Directory being copied> <Directory being copied to>To copy files to the tablet from your computer (useful for restoring from your backup)
Code:
adb push <File/Directory being copied> <Directory being copied to>To enter into the tablet's command line system, A.K.A. its shell (Note: this command must be run before any of the following commands I list here as they won't work unless you're inside the tablet)
Code:
adb shellTo gain super user privilages (tablet must be rooted before you can perform this)
Code:
suTo change directories
Code:
cd <Absolute or relative path to the directory you wish to go to>
Code:
cd /system/app
Code:
cd system
Code:
cd appMaking a directory that's read-only able to be written to (you have to do this to remove files from /system/app, and you need to be inside that directory for this command to work)
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /systemTo list the contents of the directory you're in
Code:
ls...and the one you've all been waiting for...
To remove a file
Code:
rm <filename>
Code:
rm Chrome.apkIf there's a ton of files in the directory, as is the case with /system/app, the "ls" command will probably fill up the screen and some command lines don't allow scrolling to see what you've missed. While there are ways around this, I recommend just installing "Root Browser" from the apps store and typing the file names you want to remove as you see them there on the tablet. Use caution when removing .apk files as some of them will reduce the functionality of the tablet, and may possibly render it unusable. This is why it's important to backup the /system/app directory before removing anything.
I saved my backup of the /system/app directory, and would be willing to share it, but I wanted to check to make sure there were no legal problems with doing so before posting a link my archive. I'd appreciate it if someone could inform me as to whether this action would be permissible.
I wrote this all from memory as I had to send the tablet back due to a family-plan feud. If I messed something up please tell me and I'll try to correct it. I should also mention I was able to use Framaroot to unroot the device successfully after restoring my backup. If you don't restore the system files before doing a factory reset they will still be gone after the reset, and Verizon will probably get suspicious.
Hope this helps someone! I will try to answer any questions as well.
