Root TVPAD 4

tomato123 · January 2016

Here's how to root your TVPad4:

1) Download both root file (zip) and TWRP boot up img.
2) Put both files to the SDCard. (USB drive does not work)
3) Unplug the power of TVPad4.
4) Plug the power and keep pressing the menu button on the remote
5) You should see the TWRP boot up screen (if you don't see it, you are doing something wrong)

6) Use a USB mouse and click install
7) Select S89_root_update.zip
8) Swipe to confirm flash
9) Reboot system and enjoy

Here's the download link of the root file:

TWRP boot up file:

tylerlee · January 2016

tvpad4 is working fine. why would u want to root a tvpad4 into a $30 android box?

tomato123 · January 2016

This may not be for end user like you. But for developers, it's very useful.

Beside, rooting the box does not mean it will became $30 box.

tvpad4 is working fine. why would u want to root a tvpad4 into a $30 android box?

mib008 · January 2016

The above file doesn't work. installation aborted after an attempt to install the update from the SDcard via the boot menu. Where do i get the right zip file for the tvpad 4? Isn't tvpad4 an Amlogic S805?

BennyLam · January 2016

Anyone has successfully rooted the TVPad 4?

bw · February 2016

I have rooted my TVpad 4 with firmware 5.054 but it should also work with 5.06.

KingRoot 4.1 will do it. Download the apk on the 2nd link if you're not downloading from the tvpad4 itself, otherwise the 1st link might not get you the apk.

Notes: Sideload the apk using the batchinstall.banana file You must be connected to the internet via wifi to have kingroot working. It's not smart enough to figure out you're connected via Ethernet.

Once you have you have root, you can get rid of the KingMaster app. If you don't like the KingUser app and prefer SuperUser, follow these instructions (You will need a keyboard to do it).

More Notes: I have no idea what the KingMaster app does. KingUser is just like SuperUser by chainfire but it's KingRoots own version. I'm am use to using SuperUser but KingUser seems to work just fine too.

After you get root, download adaway to block ads from vChannel (if you're so inclined).

tomato123 · February 2016

@bw
KingRoot 4.1 does not work with my 5.06 firmware.

bw · February 2016

@tomato123 , that's too bad. I didn't have a 5.06 one to try on. I can tell you that I've rooted a few 5.054 ones for friends too.

bw · February 2016

I have put the files I used to root in a Zip here. I'm not sure how long I will keep it here so if someone can mirror it, that would be ideal.

padman · February 2016

@bw done.

https://mega.nz/#!6QEWwJba!jS2OUbqmugcBXoUnIlBY1RR3KbfrcsQnHzFimNoouFY

tomato123 · February 2017

root can be done with all 5.054, 5.060 and 5.066 now.

the key is the use TWRT recovery image to install root files in downgrade method:

Root TVPAD 4

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