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[How to] Root Your PiPO M9 3G Tablet and Install Android 4.2.2 ROM [Step-by-Step]

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Root your PiPO M9 3G tablet and install rooted ROM the easiest way. My PiPo M9 3G 10 inch tablet arrived yesterday by post from from Singapore. It came with pre-installed Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version. The tablet didn’t come rooted. There’s so much possibility in this fast quad-core tablet if you can root it. I’m not a developer, but a power user with root.

PiPO M9 - Cheapest Quad-Core 10 Inch Android Tablet

So, I started looking how to root the tablet and install a custom MOD my tablet. Went through a lot of things until today. Finally an hour ago I finished rooting my tablet, after trying a lot different guides, tutorials. If you are as lucky as me you might have to handle some trouble to get the drivers working with your PC. I couldn’t install all the drivers of PiPO M9 3G tablet on my Dell Studio XPS running Windows 7. But I managed to get root on tablet. You can ignore it but no adb access on my one now which I don’t mind at the moment.

If you follow the steps below to root your tablet and install a rooted Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM, end of this post you will get yourself a rooted and powerful Android tablet running the latest Android version. Here you will get the links and resources to root your PiPO M9 3G new version of pcb 10.1 inch tablet.

[Before you proceed more, just to let you know that I’m not responsible for your device whatever happens. You are responsible for your device. I did on my one and everything went OK. Hope, so is yours. All the credit goes to the Developers and Google]

Root Your PiPO M9 3G Tablet – Prepare and Download

We will be using Pipo M9 Max 4.2.2 RileyROM 1.5, comes with everything in a zip file. You can download it from their site or from this mirror. If you have any other model of PiPO M9 still you can download it from there. The developer Randy from Freaktab has built ROM for only Wi-Fi and built-in 3G and Wi-Fi version of PiPO M9 3G WCDMA version. Download as your tablet’s version. Remember, this is for the new pcb board, will not work with the old one. You will be needing the drivers. Grab the RK3188 PiPO M9 3G USB Driver from here, will work with Rockchip 3188 devices.

Update 27/06/13: Riley ROM v1.6 for this tablet is here. The instructions remain the same as this.

Now create a new folder and put both of the downloaded zip files in the same folder. Extract them, so, you will get RK3188 Driver for the drivers and another one for the ROM and tools to finish our job. Inside the RileyROM_1.5 folder you will get a file named RKAndroidTool.exe which is the main flasher file along with few other files and folders.

Root Your PiPO M9 3G Tablet – Install Driver, Rooted ROM and CWM Recovery

  1. Turn your tablet off and make sure it has got 75% minimum charge
  2. Connect your charger with your tablet
  3. Run RKANdroidTool.exe file with admin right. It’ll show a message “No Found RKAndroid rock usb”
  4. Connect the micro USB cable to the tablet and the other part with your computer
  5. Press and hold the Esc key at the top right corner and click the reset button at the rear, on top of the LED light. A pin would do the job nicely.
  6. Wait for the new hardware found sound from your computer and release the Esc key
  7. Your computer will now install the drivers for your PiPO M9 3G tablet. You can do it manually browsing the files from the extracted folder as your OS.
  8. The 1st button will turn Green after the 900SuperSupport ROM Flash Tool finds your tablet.
  9. Check the Loader tick box at the top and click Flash ROM (This will erase all your files and install a new fresh Android 4.2.2 ROM with root)
  10. Once done wait for few minutes for the installation and the tablet will reboot to CWM Recovery. Select Reboot System Now and wait for few minutes to boot up properly.

How to use CWM Recovery on PiPO M9 3G?

To Navigate swipe your finger up or down, Swipe left to select and swipe right to go back. To know more about the recovery on your device visit http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/ for more info.

Post Installation Work for Rooted PiPO M9 3G

Once your system is booted up you now have the latest build of Android in your Tablet. Go to settings menu. Click storage, it will show your the internal storage details and the NAND Flash drive will show as corrupted. Don’t worry, you just need to Format it and it’ll start working. After the format it’ll show your 12.09 GB flash memory space.

Connect to Wi-Fi network or continue using 3G connection if you already inserted the SIM card before turning on the tablet. Do not insert your SIM into the slot while the tablet is on it will not work.

Sign-in to your Gmail account then go to Play Store. For the latest Google Play Store apk visit this page and instructions on installing it. Download SuperSU from Google Play Store. Read this post if you want to know how to use Google Play Store.

Now you will have the super user binaries installed in your rooted tablet. Enjoy the fresh Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean experience on your tablet.

Rooted PiPO M9 3G Android 4.2.2 - Home Screen

If you want to know more or want to ask a question feel free to leave a reply. I’ll respond as soon as I can. Posts about how to mods & tweaks and a review about the PiPO M9 3G are on the way.

Comments

  1. ISRAEL KASS says

    Hi
    I have 4 Pipo M9 with 3G on route from China.
    Am very upset to find out I bought 4.1.1 just before 4.2.2 is sold as of June 9th.
    How can I upgrade from 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 before I start installing and setting the new tablets?

    Many tnx
    Israel from Israel

    • Admin says

      Hi Kass
      There’s no difference if you have bought on with Android 4.1.1 or 4.2.2. Mine came with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean installed but I didn’t keep it, instead I rooted and installed a rooted Android 4.2.2 ROM. Just download and follow the instructions on this post to upgrade your OS.
      Hope it helps.

      Saddam

      • ISRAEL KASS says

        Thanks so much.
        I still don’t know what “rooting” means,how is different from a “normal” upgrade?

          • David Lesak says

            Hi there. I followed your guide, but the flash never finished (drivers all installed correctly Win7 x64)…it got as far as INFO:Run OK, but the device did not reboot…not sure what to do next? Please help, thank you.

          • Admin says

            I’m sorry to hear that it didn’t work for you. Which model of the tablet you are using? Mine worked well and I’m still using it. Perhaps you can go to Freaktab forum and ask it there, and someone might help you.

          • David Lesak says

            Hi, my model is the Wi-Fi Pipo M9, but so far I do not know whether it is the V1 or 2 mainboard, although it came pre-installed with JB 4.2.2, so I am inclined to think that it is a recent model….
            I am looking into a couple of options, one is Shuame, and the other is the Universal Android Root…both look interesting and simple too.

  2. ISRAEL KASS says

    I forgot most important.
    Does this version of Android 4.2.2 include the Hebrew language? Otherwise I cannot use it….

    • ISRAEL KASS says

      You are lucky
      I ordered 5 units from China and they will all be equipped with 4.1.1….
      I have someone who knows how to do it here.
      Tnx again for your support

      Best regards

      IK

  6. sean1021 says

    Just got hold of a pipo m6 (not 3g). It’s running 4.2.2. What are the noticeable differences to your system?

    • Admin says

      All I can say its fast & smooth. 3G works fine. Running this rooted ROM. CyanogenMOD ROM would be nice with this tablet. Still a lot of things are not present in this ROM. Need more development.

    • Admin says

      Tablet is not my main device. The reason I have this tablet its going fine with it. No problem at all :)
      What is your opinion about your tablet?

  8. sean1021 says

    I’ve had it for a day and a half, so I haven’t pushed it to its limit. Retina display is very crisp, interface is easy enough to get used to. Scored 13500+ on Antutu. Design is very impressive and build is solid.

    All I know about rooting, I have picked up in the last 2 weeks so I’m apprehensive. I jus want to be able to take advantage of all its features.

    • David Lesak says

      Thank you, but that is irrelevant – I should be able to use this method to flash any ROM or custom recovery – I need to get to that point from where I am now…

      • Admin says

        Yeah, you are right. But, I’m sorry, can’t give you any solution about this, unless I had the model in hand. You can check their forum for help.

  11. MaGeek says

    @David Lesak or anyone who get stuck on reboot after flash.

    I had the same problem and solved it.

    You’ve to go back in flashmode by clicking the “reboot2flash” button on the RKAT interface, verify that you’re in flashmode in Rockchip Batch Tool (green color) or just trust the RKAT pop up and press ok.

    Press the “EraseIDB” button in RKAT, then press flash button again. Wait the end of installation. The tab should reboot into recovery. Swipe the screen to select “wipe cache partition”, press power button. Select “reboot system now”, and press power button again.

    Your tab should boot properly into your freshly installed system :-)

    Once done, setup your system and account, go into storage menu and mount SD storage (say ok to format your SD card if it’s seen as corrupted), then launch the “reboot” app, grant root access, and reboot into recovery to do a fresh backup of your new system.

    A+,
    MaGeek

  12. Michael says

    Hi,

    I have U1 with Rockchip 3066 Cortex A9. I have rooted my device.

    I tried the steps as above to upgrade to 4.2.2 but get an error MSC device can’t do upgrade! every time I try to EraseIDB or Flash ROM

    Please help me

    • steve says

      You cant use this ROM for your U1 as the chipset is different from the M9 (RK3066 and RK3188) you risk bricking your tablet!!!

  13. haysr says

    got my pipo max m9pro yesterday 3g version
    .. android 4.2.2
    however… i’m confused with the sdk…
    its stated in build number rk30sdk-eng 4.2.2 jdq39 eng.root.20130725.154545 test-keys

    how i’m gonna root it? which rom should i use?

      • Heffie says

        My pipo m9 pro has samsung exynos 4412 CPU model not the RK3188…which could explain why you most excellent guide does not work for me

  14. Juris says

    Hello, my Pipo M9pro 3g is with exynos 4412 as well, according Antutu benchmark. I was not sure whether it was true, because all m9s have rk3188. So, I tried to upgrade it with latest Pipo firmware, now it is brick.

    Anyone has this problem as well?

    • Admin says

      I didn’t have any problem with my one. As it does have RK3188 and the firmware is made for this only. Exynos or other chipset not supported. Find the factory firmware and try to flash it and follow their instructions properly. Hope it will help.

    • Ch4rlie says

      Hi,

      my pipo has got exynos 4412 cpu too. Did you unbrick yours?!
      Maybe you have more info about how to root pipo m9pro 3g with exynos cpu.
      I will be so greatful for your answer

  15. Clive says

    Hi all, I have a problem that so far has not been covered in the forum. My wife’s Pipo M9 running Android 4.2.2 will not charge, I bought 2 of them one works perfect and I couldn’t be more pleased, however the other will not charge and now is completely flat, push connector in and there is no red light, have tried twisting and turning but no good, not sure if I should attempt to take the back off, if I can work out how. any ideas much appreciated.
    Thanks

    • Juris says

      check the adapter from Chinese plug to euro or whatever you have- have seen cases when this high-tech product is guilty. Try to use charger from other Pipo.

      • Clive says

        Thank you for getting back. Sorry, should have said, I do have 2 of these so have tried the other charger, something I forgot to mention, when trying to charge the adapter starts to flash on and off. Bought from Banggood HK they have asked me to send it back, but quite expensive, that’s why I was thinking of taking the back off and having a look, only bought them last May, other one is perfect.