Can the ZIDOO Z9X be rooted?

Discussion in 'HDD Media player(RTD 1619DR)' started by n_p, Aug 20, 2020.

  1. n_p

    n_p Active Member

  2. n_p

    n_p Active Member

    After reading through the main Z9X thread on this forum, the answer is - no, not currently, maybe in the future.

    That this is the first Zidoo box that actually aimed for Netflix 4K support (so all DRM layers included), leaves me a little worried that they would not look into releasing a root option for this device...

    For me root is essential, so no root means no purchase in my case. :)
     
  3. pcristi

    pcristi Active Member

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  4. ulna68

    ulna68 Active Member

    and what in the case of zidoo player does root?
     
  5. ammar11

    ammar11 Well-Known Member

    I'm new to Android, don't even own an Android phone. What is rooting and what is the advantage?
     
  6. boxerfan

    boxerfan Active Member

    access all privileged areas/api, bypass all forms of security. basically do whatever you want with the hardware & os.
     
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  7. DELUCAS

    DELUCAS Well-Known Member

    The negative

    It can void your warranty if done .
     
  8. McBluna

    McBluna Well-Known Member

    Flashing the recovery image removes root so warranty shouldn't be a problem.
     
  9. Nice Monkey

    Nice Monkey Well-Known Member Beta test group

    Haha you presume it is still working for flashing but you have a real need for RMA. Not a very likely scenario in my humble opinion. :p
     
  10. McBluna

    McBluna Well-Known Member

    During the time I played with my own build of Openwrt I've flashed my Z9S 50+ times and never had a problem.
     
  11. Nice Monkey

    Nice Monkey Well-Known Member Beta test group

    Not my point. I am talking about a broken Zidoo needing repairs/warranty.
     
  12. DELUCAS

    DELUCAS Well-Known Member

    Some have dificulty just simply updating the firmware
    And end up RMA it back .

    But if thats the case doubt they would attempt Rooting it maybe .
     
  13. mecanix

    mecanix New Member

    you can Download original image rescue .img for your zidoo or

    there are some img root for zidoo here
    AT YOUR OWN RISK!
    https://t.me/zidoo_firmware


    Special firmware for Z9s, Z10, Z1000, UHD2000 (with root access, DRM L3). They allow you to watch online cinemas okko, kinopoisk, ivy and others. Firmware for younger models contains a cd ripper, which allows you to copy cd disks from an external drive. Routine, installed from a USB flash drive, as usual. Unofficial firmware, at your own peril and risk !!!
     
    Last edited: Mar 8, 2021

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