Unofficial way to get root Zidoo Z9S, Z10, Z1000

[pcristi]

Zidoo player are usually root with OneKeyRoot.apk release by Zidoo, but are not yet OneKeyRoot.apk compatible with RTD1296 Android 7.1.1 firmware.
As alternative can get root via adb shell.

Before try to root be sure you know and can recover with usb install.img!!!

ROOT_RTD1296_via_LAN
http://www.mediafire.com/?de3ybrd3s3yg63t

ROOT_SuperSU_v2.82_SR5_via_LAN_RTD1296
Never update su binary via SuperSU (Superuser.apk) box will need recovery with usb install.img
http://www.mediafire.com/?g8ch6106crh20wv

Download, unpack, run ROOT_via_LAN.bat, input ip of player when ask and wait for box reboot.
Test with Zidoo Z9s v1.7.8/v1.8.1/v1.9.7
Don't try if you don't know what you're doing. Use at your own risk

Recovery usb:
- ZIDOO_Z9S_N_v1.7.8_201809292102_usb-install.img instruction how to use it Zidoo support site.
- ZIDOO_Z10_N_v1.7.8_201809301455_usb-install.img instruction how to use it Zidoo support site.
- ZIDOO_Z1000_N_v2.2.67_201905251539_usb-install.img instruction how to use it Zidoo support site.

BIG thanks to @spawn_lmg and @haovh_85 for help with ZIDOO Z9S/Z10 usb install.img
- LE(30/11/2018): Zidoo update support site, now Zidoo Z9S/Z10 are present there some link are updated to follow that.

- LE(03/05/2019): Zidoo change usb config to none in the firmware v2.2.5x/2.2.6x USB debugging need activated for root possibility.
-- Settings > About > Build number > Tap it 7 times to become developer
-- Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging.

- LE(19/05/2019): Zidoo add a one-click root function start with firmware v2.2.65
-- OnekeyRoot_Android_7.1_v1.1.5

- LE(15/07/2019):
- add support for Z1000 for FW v2.2.82

[pcristi]

ZIDOO_Z9S_N_v1.9.7_201811211214_ota-DRM_L3-rooted
ZIDOO_Z10_N_v1.9.7_201811211726_ota-DRM_L3-rooted

Changelog:
- Rooted but not SuperSU.apk included
- add DRM L3 for compatibility with Netflix 6.x.x(only SD quality) get apk to install from apkmirror.

SuperSU.apk install on your own risk from here.
Never update su binary via SuperSU box will need recovery with usb install.img

Download from mediafire.com

Apply as ota package instruction on Zidoo forum.

[Bobi from Germany]

I have loaded the newest version and unfortunately root does not work for me, what do I have to do to make it work again? Have v.2.1.30 firmware installed.

[pcristi]

ZIDOO_Z9S_N_v2.1.30_201901082009_ota-DRM_L3-rooted
ZIDOO_Z10_N_v2.1.30_201901082110_ota-DRM_L3-rooted

Changelog:
- Follow Zidoo update firmware version

Download from mediafire.com

Apply as ota package instruction on Zidoo forum.

Never update su binary via SuperSU box will need recovery with usb install.img

[Reelyator]

Thank you pcrist!

Does this work on the x20 too? Same Chipset RTD1296 like thebz9s but not sure if anybody has tried this on a x20...

[pcristi]

[Altemir]

pcristi
Thank You for your work! ?an You create new root firmware on base 2.1.40? http://forum.zidoo.tv/index.php?threads/new-firmware-v2-1-40-beta-version-for-zidoo-z9s-release.45221/

[pcristi]

ZIDOO_Z9S_N_v2.1.40_201901241816_ota-DRM_L3-rooted
ZIDOO_Z10_N_v2.1.40_201901250933_ota-DRM_L3-rooted

Changelog:
- Follow Zidoo update firmware version

Download from mediafire

Apply as ota package instruction on Zidoo forum.

Never update su binary via SuperSU box will need recovery with usb install.img

[futeko.com]

THANKS.!

[Zq77]

I want a root adbshell method
You download and try the version
ZIDOO_Z9S_N_v2.1.30_201901082009_ota-DRM_L3-rooted
It was not happening root

[Altemir]

2.2.57 Z9S: https://yadi.sk/d/weSjCj0wzG_cjw
Please, root this firmware.

[pcristi]

@Altemir
Download from mediafire

[futeko.com]

The pcristi root firmware now has it's own stickied thread, here:

https://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=4233.msg28163#new

[Bobi from Germany]

What's new in firmware 2.2.57?

[Reelyator]

Dears,
the RTD1296 LAN Root worked perfectly well on the x20 with FW 2.1.40beta. Now after upgrading to FW 2.2.61 i only see "device not found".

Anybody else here having the same issue??