I have tried to root my tablet using the one click options but wasn't successful.
Does anyone know of a way to root it?
Thank You,
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try mtk-su bootless root– alecxsCommented Jul 27, 2020 at 20:14
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1@alecxs Thanks for your suggestion. I will probably try this on another device I have but for the Lenovo tab M8 see my answer since I found a solution.– SrulyCommented Jul 29, 2020 at 16:18
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Here is a solution that I found after a lot of research and trial and error.
Disclaimer I don't take any responsibility for your device follow this at your own risk!
- Warning This step will factory reset device (delete all your data) Unlock your bootloader.
- Turn on OEM unlocking and USB Debugging in developer settings.
- On Pc do fastboot flashing unlock. For more info on unlocking please see here.
- Get the firmware for your device using "Rescue and Smart Assistant" form Lenovo's website. You will need to log in with your Lenovo ID to be able to
- Install Magisk Manager on your device.
- Get the boot.img from the firmware and copy it onto your device.
- In Magisk Manager click on
Installand selectSelect and Patch Filethen select the boot.img you copied. - Copy the patched image back to the PC.
- Flash the patched image to the boot partition with fastboot.
All Done!
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please note the link is not common method for Lenovo bootloader unlock, there are several devices where one need unlock code hardreset.info/devices/lenovo/lenovo-tb3-710f-tab3-7-essential/…– alecxsCommented Jan 6, 2021 at 19:35
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I updated the link to a better tutorial. Basically its unlocked the same like most devices any online search will provide the directions.– SrulyCommented Jan 6, 2021 at 22:25