[ROM] GooApple V.5 / Goophone 4S (NOT 3G) ''Bestrom.v.4'' - Miscellaneous Android Development

IMPORTANT UPDATE 1:
As of yesterday (April 21, 2012), I don't have the ability to update/install or experiment with my phone anymore. All of a sudden after an hour's charge, the screen has seized to function. All I have is a blurry, cloudy black and white screen.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 2:
I've contacted android-sale for a solution; and I have to admit that the guys were very helpful. I was thinking of paying the extra $ for the newest Y5 model; but at this moment (May 22, 2012) is not yet available so I went for the MeizuMX (dual core, 1.4GHz Samsung CPU).
As you can understand, from now on, my rom development for GooApple V.5 comes to an end. Also, I can only provide help from memory regarding this rom. I 'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to you.
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This thread is dedicated on which is the best rom for GooApple V5; thus it's called Bestrom. It's purpose is to provide the most functional rom available which is able to solve ALL the issues this phone's original roms had. In version 4, I've been based on Von275's (www.anexonel.tk) fine work (version 2.1), tried to make it more stable, eliminate F/C issues and added some bits n pieces here and there. Detailed list follows:
Instructions on how to install it can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21847185&postcount=198
This is a recovery image taken from my phone via Chinese recovery.
What's inside:
01. This is called ''Bestrom v.4'' and it's based on von275's 2.1 custom rom.
02. FAST iOS UI.
03. Working Wifi based location services & GPS.
04. QuickBoot.
05. RootExplorer.
06. RootUninstaller.
07. Gmail & Google Apps preinstalled.
08. Automatically Syncing Calendar and Contacts.
09. SlideIT keyboard & Greek input method.
10. Default locale set to English.
10. Rom is already rooted.
11. MoboPlayer (Best performance Video player for V5)
12. Documents 2 Go.
13. Adobe Flash 11.
14. Dolphin Browser HD.
15. Advanced Task Manager.
16. Removed Smartkeyboard of Von275's rom.
You can download the rom from here:
Bestrom v.4: http://www.mediafire.com/?k635fc2dvnc6emu
Make sure you clear / wipe cache BEFORE restoring. Helps a lot avoiding Force Closing some programs.
Previous versions:
Bestrom v.3: http://www.mediafire.com/?zz848479c3h73hh
Bestrom v.2: http://www.mediafire.com/?p0c4hec3pko45p6
Bestrom v.1: http://www.mediafire.com/?f1es24rgn0zmp72
Please post any bugs and/or requests regarding this rom here.
Enjoy.

Installed on my Gooapple V5. So far no issues. Thanks!

Backthen said:
Installed on my Gooapple V5. So far no issues. Thanks!
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Please let me know about the GPS performance. Which program(s) did you test and if they had a fast fixpoint. Thanks for the feedback.

Hello
Did you think this works with M99 Google 4?? from fastcardtech?
Thanks

Mouratti said:
Hello
Did you think this works with M99 Google 4?? from fastcardtech?
Thanks
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I've read that this phone is different from GooApple v5. So, you may have to take a leap of faith. If you decide to install it please report here your issues/experience for others to know.
Thanks.

macsga said:
Instructions on how to install it can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=198
This is a recovery image taken from my phone via Chinese recovery.
What's inside:
01. This is called ''Bestrom v.2'' and it's based on gooapple_ios_12.01.14 rom.
02. Working Wifi based location services AND GPS (faint signal on my place)
03. QuickBoot
04. RootExplorer
05. RootUninstaller
06. Latest Gingerbread apps: Market, GoogleMaps, Latitude, CarHome, Talk, Navigator etc.
07. Automatically Syncing Calendar and Contacts.
08. Greek Input method (It's a free alternative to the chinese QQ)
09. Default locale set to English (from Chinese)
10. Rom is already rooted.
The rom link is here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?p0c4hec3pko45p6
What's NOT inside: GooglePartnerSetup.apk. It kept killing itself for no apparent reason. Other than that I've decided to keep most of the Chinese apps, just in case any people out there want some of them. You can uninstall any unneeded apps via RootUninstaller which is already inside the rom.
Make sure you clear / wipe cache after restoring. Helps a lot avoiding Force Closing some programs.
Previous versions:
Bestrom v.1: http://www.mediafire.com/?f1es24rgn0zmp72
Please post any bugs and/or requests regarding this rom here.
Enjoy.
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Hi macsga,
can I just load it via the restore option, or do I have to install the gooapple_ios_12.01.14 rom first. I'm still running the gooapple_ios_11.12.29, and restored the bestrom v2.

You just need to restore it. The only drawback I've found out is that an embedded script turns the chinese Clockworkmod back to the official English one; that means you need to reflash the chinese c/w everytime you need to restore any other rom.
Sorry about that.

Dear friend, why you don't post a video about this 3 version?

pablix said:
Dear friend, why you don't post a video about this 3 version?
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I'm a programmer, physicist, a university student, a teacher, a father, a husband and (trying to be) a human being with (what is my perception of close to) an ordinary life.
Time is of the essence, and I'm lacking of it at the moment. Many other guys here have done this though, if you check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389930
there are a lot of videos that will help you out solving your questions.
Cheers.

A small question, does bestrom v3 runs so faster like bestrom v1? Because in v1 the main screen scrolls perfectly and I dont want to change to a slower version.. Great job, and thanks!!

punximan said:
A small question, does bestrom v3 runs so faster like bestrom v1? Because in v1 the main screen scrolls perfectly and I dont want to change to a slower version.. Great job, and thanks!!
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You're welcome! I can tell that v3 runs smoothly. It also has features that v1 didn't (like GPS fix). I'd say you make a backup first and try. If you don't like it you can always revert.

I tried this version. Unfortunately, it has become far worse than the previous one. That's what I have seen:
- Used an older version of iLauncher
- The status bar is not transparent
- A bug with the device going to sleep (if you just press the "Back" button, we have a blank screen)
- Not the correct definition of my ISP provider. (Baikalwestcom instead AKOS-GSM)
- No reaction to the long press "Back" button
- Cached background process - SuperUser in the task manager written in Chinese characters
- The keyboard has only one language - the system language, for a set of English language is necessary to change the whole the device language
PS: 3rd screenshot - the original ROM (Transparent status bar; AKOS-GSM)

AndroVet said:
I tried this version. Unfortunately, it has become far worse than the previous one. That's what I have seen:
- Used an older version of iLauncher
- The status bar is not transparent
- A bug with the device going to sleep (if you just press the "Back" button, we have a blank screen)
- Not the correct definition of my ISP provider. (Baikalwestcom instead AKOS-GSM)
- No reaction to the long press "Back" button
- Cached background process - SuperUser in the task manager written in Chinese characters
- The keyboard has only one language - the system language, for a set of English language is necessary to change the whole the device language
PS: 3rd screenshot - the original ROM (Transparent status bar; AKOS-GSM)
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I am now using the latest version of anexonel's http://anexonel.webs.com/downloadlinks.htm which is FAR better than my v3 one. So far I find it a perfect choice. Thanks for the comments.

Unfortunately, the firmware "Anexonel's modified chinese rom V2" contains more fatal bugs. Including:
- Slow down scrolling working screens
- The lack of localization (English only): Calendar, LockScreen and more other .apk
- Icons do not remember the position of the place when you restart
- No Icons SuperUser! (Root is)
- Broken Calculator - does not fit the entire series
- Does not stretch application icons. Wafers under the application icons are missing.
- Settings -> General -> SIM Tools = system crash
- Is not correctly working SystemUI.apk (not compatible with FrameWork)
- Wi-Fi - so slow, losing connection, the phone warms
In my opinion, the most stable version of the firmware, it is devoid of most of the problems - GooApple_IOS_12.02.13_ (rom.gooapple.com). zip [148,626,630 bytes]
It was posted on the official site, but a very short time. I personally use it.
A working Wi-Fi, GPS, Settings, SystemUI, very good software of radio module. Excellent localization. Adroid version 2.3.6 (Install to Phone / SD-Card - present)
Of the cons:
- Replaces preloader.img in English! (return via MobileuncleTools.apk, and delete - system\recovery-from-boot.p)
- No Root (helps - GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH)
- Icons do not remember the position of the place when you restart
- Lost the original apple logo (replacement restores "boot_logo" and "bootanimation.zip" is not enough, one has to flash boot.img [6,291,456 bytes]

AndroVet said:
Unfortunately, the firmware "Anexonel's modified chinese rom V2" contains more fatal bugs. Including:
- Slow down scrolling working screens
- The lack of localization (English only): Calendar, LockScreen and more other .apk
- Icons do not remember the position of the place when you restart
- No Icons SuperUser! (Root is)
- Broken Calculator - does not fit the entire series
- Does not stretch application icons. Wafers under the application icons are missing.
- Settings -> General -> SIM Tools = system crash
- Is not correctly working SystemUI.apk (not compatible with FrameWork)
- Wi-Fi - so slow, losing connection, the phone warms
In my opinion, the most stable version of the firmware, it is devoid of most of the problems - GooApple_IOS_12.02.13_ (rom.gooapple.com). zip [148,626,630 bytes]
It was posted on the official site, but a very short time. I personally use it.
A working Wi-Fi, GPS, Settings, SystemUI, very good software of radio module. Excellent localization. Adroid version 2.3.6 (Install to Phone / SD-Card - present)
Of the cons:
- Replaces preloader.img in English! (return via MobileuncleTools.apk, and delete - system\recovery-from-boot.p)
- No Root (helps - GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH)
- Icons do not remember the position of the place when you restart
- Lost the original apple logo (replacement restores "boot_logo" and "bootanimation.zip" is not enough, one has to flash boot.img [6,291,456 bytes]
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I'd like to test it, if you like to share it. Please upload it and share the link. If it's like what you're suggesting I'd be more than happy to provide a rom based on this. From my personal experience, official releases never got even near GPS fix / NetworkLocation service; plus they presented A LOT MORE lag.
I had to dig very deep to find a *working* apk for both of these. There's a whole thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21947564&postcount=236 (link provided with my 1st attempt of fixing those issues).
In any case; I can only but respect your opinion and try (if you post the link). Thanks in advance.

ROM
Here is the link, uploaded by as you requested.
http://www.mediafire.com/?tuz09e6hlve4s35
At the moment, the official website there are 3 new versions, but for some reason I could not flash any of them. He tried to combine new and old, also failed.
apple_ios_v3g_120302.zip
GOOAPPLE_V5_3G_IOS_12.02.23.zip
GOOAPPLE_V5_3G_ANDROID_12.02.16.zip

Ahoj men! I'm in trouble!
There was chinese recovery at my phone and mayianday rom ver.
But today, after installing manufacture version of rom (the same as AndroVet link GooApple_IOS_12.02.13_) i've got an english recovery as he say but rom don't boot! All I can hear is quiet clicks after gooapple logo and black screen. Only hard reset helps to go in recovery menu.
I have no backup for english reсovery. what to do next? How to revive it? I want it back!

Just follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21847185&postcount=198

macsga said:
Just follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21847185&postcount=198
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OK, thank you!
Problem solved by reinstalling rom package from english recovery. After that it load os and now I can go back to china rec. Ufff!

Solution consists of one step:
- Flash your old preloader.img with "GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH" software
Decision 2:
- Install MobileuncleTools.apk
- Flash your old recovery.img
all packed into the archive and put to you http://www.mediafire.com/?1ya6lut3tqibnzi

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[ROM][02-jan-2011][PATCH update]FolioTntMod v0.4a for Toshiba Folio100

!!This is ONLY for Toshiba Folio 100!!!
This Mod is based on Tnt Stock image for Viewsonic G tablet and now working on our Folio 100.
V0.4 EDITION BREAKS QUADRANT SCORE OF 3000+ with fs optimization patch
You can also follow updates on Twitter now: Dexter Picard (DexterPicard) on Twitter or
me a Red bull, and you're sure i stay up working on this mod or you can visit my new homepage at Dexter's mods
Folio100 Wiki pages available here and here
Other non-FolioMod , but folio100 threads Kernel&Tweaks & General questions thread
Please use these for non-FolioMod questions, like screen,battery etc...
Installation Instructions:
ALWAYS HAVE CHARGER CONNECTED WHEN UPDATING A FIRMWARE
Download FolioTntMod v0.4
Extract contents to a folder and follow instructions below or Readme inside zip file.
copy the update.zip to a sdcard, and insert sdcard into folio.
Enter "Recovery menu" when folio is just turned on and press (POWER) once and (VOL up) next.
press (VOL up) Factory reset or system update.
press(VOL down) to continue to system update.
press (VOL up) to confirm system update.
during installation progress bar will show har far it is.
folio will reboot after installation.
if you need to wipe, repeat the steps above without sdcard inserted, and you get into recovery menu. Press "HOME" button to see menu and choose "factory reset".
Rollback to original stock rom:Download Folio stock image for full restore to stock rom
extract zip to a folder, and from here follow steps 1 - 9 above, to install the update.zip .
This image is for rollback purpose, if you do not want the mod edition, here is the way back to stock rom.
Remember to run a factory reset before or after this stock rom install..​
Old releases
Mirror 1 - FolioMod v0.3a Nvidia based
Mirror 1 - FolioMod v0.2a Nvidia based
Patches
IMPORTANT PATCH 02-01-2011 - Fixes serious fs optimization problem download here
This patch will automatically enable the fs optimization in v0.4 as well.
Rename zip file to update.zip and install using recovery menu.
Known issues (also reported by users)
- Wifi seems to work in inverse on v0.4, you need to force "always enabled" in avanced settings, to have it turn off when not used
- all - Cannot use "clear data" in "manage application".
- Vending(Market app) has wrong icons (stars looks wrong)​
CHANGELOG
v0.4a
Fixes serious problem with fs optimization , if a crash occur.
Fixes wrong sensor library used.
v0.4
Wifi adhoc/regular mode possible with FolioWidget (installed seperately)
Games orientation fix by weeds2000 (tested with Asphalt5,3d tilt as example)
Nvidia performance pack v2 (originally built by rothnic/xda-forum)
(Quadrant 3D performance increase is +400 compared to previous runs)
filesystem optimization addon solution
* put "update-enablefsoptimize.zip" on sdcard, rename to "update.zip"
and run through recovery as normally with update.zip to enable optimization.
DO NOT EXTRACT "update-enablefsoptimize.zip"!! JUST RENAME IT.
(Quadrant I/O performance is adding another 700+ points to score)
Custom kernel included for CIFS support
v0.3a
Audio missing with tnt drivers, so its using folio drivers now.
v0.3
Based of latest TNT release 1.1-3338
Added Gapps support
Added Superuser apk
Removed a few unneeded apks (OTA update for TNT only)
Paid Apps can be downloaded in this version!.
Fixed framework to utilize our external sdcard + usb stick.
Thanks to all those which have donated. Its truly appreciated to see people actually like this and would pay a little to get the improvements in place!!
Thanks!
Thanks to all who reported on beta-testing of this latest release..
WARNING: Use this image at your own risk and i take no responsibility if
you brick your tablet.. Image has been tested on a Toshiba Folio 100 and works fine if guidelines are followed.
FIRST!!!
Thanks Dexter!!!
downloading now...
Thanks
downloading..............................
My Folio should come in few days and I have questin, which room should I choose? This one or 1.2?
Best regards M-XXXX
Hi Dexter,
Do we need Wipe Before Installation ?
shpitz said:
Hi Dexter,
Do we need Wipe Before Installation ?
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yes..
and sorry..
download has been pulled...
framework does not seems to work with new Vending.apk app..
i tested it fine with old vending apk, and at last moment installed new Vending apk and now it crashes.
Cool, wait until you upload a revised version.
Hi Dexter,
Do yu think it's possible to use TitaniumBackup Backup(Program and system) from 1.2 to réinstall program and system on these 0.3?
Thanks
Stéph.
Ive installed the "crashing" version...
now I wait for the new release...
but...
it's possible to have some some more languages (i.e. Italian )
Ive force close with contact app...maybe a new market related issue...
I cant set my own wallpaper...ther is a way to do that please?
btw great rom! maybe better than foliomod! I really like the new interface!
ps. no screen lock. Ihave to set it somewhere?
davidebeatrice said:
it's possible to have some some more languages (i.e. Italian )
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did you try "morelocale2" as i suggested in readme?
davidebeatrice said:
I cant set my own wallpaper...ther is a way to do that please?
ps. no screen lock. Ihave to set it somewhere?
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don't know.. normally you can "lock screen" in settings.
HCPASS said:
Hi Dexter,
Do yu think it's possible to use TitaniumBackup Backup(Program and system) from 1.2 to réinstall program and system on these 0.3?
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apps yes, but generic settings for the specific edition no..
as this has other framework + different launcher, some settings differ.
but try and find out, you probably find some apps crashing, but then try uninstalling and reinstall.. never tried it.
Dexter_nlb said:
did you try "morelocale2" as i suggested in readme?
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oops...didn't readed
Dexter_nlb said:
don't know.. normally you can "lock screen" in settings.
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i cant find screen lock option in settings...
wallpaper issue?
thx!
First experience (except for my small marketapp problem)
is , that it download/install faster... and lagging seems less here?
Of course post experience compared to my Toshiba edition, so we know if its worth using or just maybe, the fact that our Toshiba edition is actually is quite good..
Seriously I love it, it's running perfectly great:
-notification bar and setting are just awesome..
-wifi working great for me
-memory usage is good
-battery and standby I'll check tomorrow after night testing
-SDCard works great even with toshiba file manager (used titanium backup to install back my apps)
-new home also great but less responsive
-launcherpro or adw.launcher both works great but "setting" doesn't work since it's using new setting app
-Browser and mail client looks great
Still some bugs:
-No 360° rotation - Sorry 360° works great but doesn't work with home default launcher
-Only english (us & uk), more local 2 don't change a lot
-Taskmanager doesn't work
well this is my feedback after few minutes testing
again Dexter a great work, thanks
PS/ Happy Holidays for all
Dexter_nlb said:
download/install faster... and lagging seems less here?
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I confirm...
bigbbl said:
mail client looks great
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I love it!!!
bigbbl said:
-Only english (us & uk), more local 2 don't change a lot
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you must be doing something wrong, i got like 15 languages selectable, and even more, when i type my national code as explained in readme.txt .
so check again.. many lang's works fine on this one, just using morelocale2
Hi all,
thanks for this new mod Dexter, but I've some questions :
- With morelocale2, I've change the langage to french, but I've always a QWERTY keyboard, any idea ?
- The mail app don't sync my email with hotmail in exchange, do you know why ?
I like this mod, you're doing a very good work, all my respect
Cheers
hi dexter,
Did You upload the updated version without the crash?
shpitz said:
hi dexter,
Did You upload the updated version without the crash?
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yes it just finished now.. and its verified!!!

CUBE U9GT2 Android 4.0.3 Mods

Hi everyone!
Since most of us are not satisfied with recent CUBE's U9GT2 Android 4.0 build,(s) I/we created mods based on U9GT2 official builds and in the process also fixed some faults
Mods by wackym:
[U9GT2 v1.08 2012-02-29] Mod V1 by wackym [creation date: 2012-03-10]
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?aphsztmezdeo7w8
U9GT2_V1.08_20120229_mod_v1_by_wackym.7z:
SHA1: 814068758e210204a58d984897c4ee9b7fe30b5a
MD5: b24c3eb85d0ae0f65653f658941937b1
Changelog:
- added latest Superuser (ROOT)
- increased application flash memory to 2GB
- fixed Calendar sync
- updated ICS apps
- added videochat libraries (might fix videochat issues)
- fixed RW permissions for external SD, usb flash
- added permissions to enable more market apps (thanks Reichi!)
- decreased size of system.img
- changed WI-FI scan interval (from 15) to 120 seconds - should save some battery
- added ADB drivers
- added and updated Google Apps (currently) not available from Market
- added Setup Wizzard (for easy language, timezone and google sync account selection on first start)
- added ES Task Manager (easy and free) and File Explorer (because of cifs support without cifs modules)
- removed Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, GP Moto, UCBrowser, ApkInstaller, Provision... + libs from those apks
- removed trash left by CUBE developers
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Difference from V2 released on 2012-02-20:
- USB Mass Storage is working!
- you can now move apps to internal flash space (internal "SD")
- added videochat libraries (might fix videochat issues)
- fixed RW permissions for external SD, usb flash
- added permissions to enable more market apps (thanks Reichi!)
- updated ICS apps
- newer base files from CUBE
Notes, bugs:
If you're still running Android 2.3 and thinking about switching to latest (ICS) version then you should be aware of these (major) changes/bugs cube introduced in ICS:
- application screen size is reduced - bottom status bar is visible most of the time (but also hides in ICS aware apps)
- you need to disable USB debug mode to be able to access filesystem on U9GT2
-MTP/PTP is slow and unstable -> but now mass storage is back!
- Bluetooth still doesn't work (unchecked for 1.08)
- Video chat doesn't work (unchecked for 1.08)
Enjoy!
Previous release(s):
- U9GT2 v1.07 20120215 Mod V2 by wackym [creation date: 2012-02-20]: http://www.mediafire.com/?5hrw6cng4tddbaa
- U9GT2 v1.06 20120214 Mod by wackym: https://rapidshare.com/files/1612319326/U9GT2_v1.06_2012_02_14_Mod_by_wackym.zip
RK29 Modding Tutorial
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?2uxxth4rryad7tw
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Mods by bouldou:
U9GT2 v1.06 20120214 Mod by wackym modded by Bouldou:
Download link: https://rapidshare.com/files/2120621074/Cube_1.06_by_Bouldou_V2.rar
Release notes:
- changed all the Google Apps to the LAST release (February 15th)
- added Google Docs (which was missing) last version, optimized for tablets
- added Polaris Office
- changed ES file explorer to File Manager HD (ahah, I like this one )
- removed the ugly 3D Analogic clock
- changed the default background to the nice Galaxy Nexus one
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Cube U9GT2 v1.06 by Bouldou:
Download link: https://rapidshare.com/files/1309861655/Cube_1.06_by_Bouldou.rar?bin=1
Release notes:
- Added all the Google Apps : Maps, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Talk, Navigation, Latitude, Quicksearch Bar, Youtube. All are from the last version, taken here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1484457 It's already optimized for Android 4.04 !
- Added File Manager HD, 'cause it's my favourite File Manager app
- Added... Polaris Office ! There is one issue : it cannot edit Word and Powerpoint files, but anyway it's really smooth and cool ! Cool enough to put it on my release
- Changed the ****ty default wallpaper, to the awesome one seen on the Galaxy Nexus
- Change the default language to English and European Time Zone
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Notes, bugs:
- Google Voice Search does not work, I did not have time to check that
- On the first start, choose "Setup Wizard" if you wanna configure your tablet
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Mods by Troelie:
Visture V2 4.0.3 20120208, pre-rooted by Troelie: (note to everyone: this fw is 100% compatible with U9GT2)
Download link: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-TOY4lzEN3aYTg5NzljMmMtNTUzMC00YWVkLWFlMWEtNTJkYTMxZDYyOWJh
Release notes:
- latest Visture V2 ROM, pre-rooted
- added the latest Google Apps
- deleted the ringtones to create space in the img
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Videos by ColonelZap:
Official CUBE U9GT2 Android 4.0.1:
Short demo of CUBE's official 4.0.3 version:
Thank you so much
This is based on the leaked (beta) V1.05, right?
You're welcome.
This mod is based on version 1.05 released 2011.12.29. I know there were also two leaked betas before it (12/12 and 12/22) but I do not know if this one is also a beta as download from official 51cube.com site is still unavailable...
Thanks for the info
wackym said:
but I do not know if this one is also a beta as download from official 51cube.com site is still unavailable...
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I believe the official V1.05 was never available, so I am GUESSING this one is also "just" a beta version
Let's hope Cube will make their download available soon, maybe we'll see some differences in the fw?
Anyway, GREAT JOB, thank you so much for your work
Thx will try it out right away
Hi,
really great work - many thanks for this! Could you please post a step-by-step guide explaining what you have done to get this image rooted? Linux Tools for doing this are in place. Is it just enough to include the su binary into the image?
Thanks in advance,
tabmonkey said:
Hi,
really great work - many thanks for this! Could you please post a step-by-step guide explaining what you have done to get this image rooted? Linux Tools for doing this are in place. Is it just enough to include the su binary into the image?
Thanks in advance,
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You're welcome.
I used RK29xxImageTools kindly provided by wendal: www[dot]slatedroid[dot]com/topic/19808-rk29xx-imagetools-v21/ (sorry about the bad url - still few posts short to write proper urls...forum rules)
Steps:
1. Downloaded U9GT2 v4.0.3 20111229.img, gapps-ics-20111125-2 (google apps for ICS from cyanogenmod), Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed, file expert apk
2. Unpacked img with rk image tools
3. Started virtual machine with ubuntu, mounted system.img as EXT3 loop device
4. Removed su from /xbin
5. Removed angry birds etc. from /app, also removed all libs from those apks in /lib folder. I did this to gain necessary space for google apps without resizing the actual img.
6. Added/replaced google apps apks
7. Removed provision.apk which conflicted with SetupWizzard
8. Added Superuser.apk to /app
9. Copied proper su to /bin; added proper file permissions (rws-rx-rx) - this is very important for root to work.
10. Edited /build.prop: added "ro.config.hw_hasbootsound=false" to silence the boot sound (which was terribly annoying me ) and changed wpa supplicant scan interval from 15 to 180s (this probably saves some battery but annoys people with bad signals...but you can change the scan interval "post mortem" with ROM Toolbox...see "build.prop tweaks").
10. unmounted system.img
11. Used "pack" option in rkimagetools
I think this covers it all...
Hello,
Thank you for this great job, I've updated my U9GT2 with your firmware, it works well ! that's really great from you, thank you for that.
I have two questions thought :
- I tried to install Google Maps and Google Docs with the apk, but I have then some conflicts with my google accounts... I cannot use the apps.
Do you think it will work properly if I create my own system image with Maps and Docs apk included ?
- I found your scripts on your other topics, I will test it : I'm currently installing Ubuntu but can you tell me which file I have to modify so as to change the tablet name, "CUBE U9GT2" ?
Thank you very much ! Have a nice day
bouldou said:
Hello,
Thank you for this great job, I've updated my U9GT2 with your firmware, it works well ! that's really great from you, thank you for that.
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You're welcome.
bouldou said:
Do you think it will work properly if I create my own system image with Maps and Docs apk included ?
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If it doesn't work now, putting those files to system.img won't change it... Which Maps and Docs apks did you use? They need to be ICS version... Try google maps from gapps-ics-20111125-2.zip pack (see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356228
bouldou said:
- I found your scripts on your other topics, I will test it : I'm currently installing Ubuntu but can you tell me which file I have to modify so as to change the tablet name, "CUBE U9GT2" ?
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To change the name you need to edit build.prop file. But be warned! It is very easy to brick your device...so read extensively about android modding before testing the mod on your device (or anyone else's)...
Good luck!
Firmware flash fails
Hello,
I can't flash this one. It fails at the end of the verify.
The 1.0.4 firmware flashes correctly.
Thank god!
Grtz,
Roel
UPDATE: Didn't read the instructions good enough. Did an upgrade... Restore works great! Sorry!
Troelie said:
Hello,
I can't flash this one. It fails at the end of the verify.
The 1.0.4 firmware flashes correctly.
Thank god!
Grtz,
Roel
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You probably clicked Upgrade instead of Restore.
wackym said:
You're welcome.
I used RK29xxImageTools kindly provided by wendal: www[dot]slatedroid[dot]com/topic/19808-rk29xx-imagetools-v21/ (sorry about the bad url - still few posts short to write proper urls...forum rules)
Steps:
1. Downloaded U9GT2 v4.0.3 20111229.img, gapps-ics-20111125-2 (google apps for ICS from cyanogenmod), Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed, file expert apk
2. Unpacked img with rk image tools
3. Started virtual machine with ubuntu, mounted system.img as EXT3 loop device
4. Removed su from /xbin
5. Removed angry birds etc. from /app, also removed all libs from those apks in /lib folder. I did this to gain necessary space for google apps without resizing the actual img.
6. Added/replaced google apps apks
7. Removed provision.apk which conflicted with SetupWizzard
8. Added Superuser.apk to /app
9. Copied proper su to /bin; added proper file permissions (rws-rx-rx) - this is very important for root to work.
10. Edited /build.prop: added "ro.config.hw_hasbootsound=false" to silence the boot sound (which was terribly annoying me ) and changed wpa supplicant scan interval from 15 to 180s (this probably saves some battery but annoys people with bad signals...but you can change the scan interval "post mortem" with ROM Toolbox...see "build.prop tweaks").
10. unmounted system.img
11. Used "pack" option in rkimagetools
I think this covers it all...
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Hello wackym,
I am trying to follow your steps, and I have a question : which command line did you use for step 3 ("3. Started virtual machine with ubuntu, mounted system.img as EXT3 loop device
") ?
Thank you !
bouldou said:
which command line did you use for step 3 ("3. Started virtual machine with ubuntu, mounted system.img as EXT3 loop device
") ?
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I used "sudo mount system.img ../system -o loop".
wackym said:
I used "sudo mount system.img ../system -o loop".
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Ok thanks, it works well ! I pray I won't brick my device ahah
The 4.0.3 firmware is GREAT except that Adobe Flash Player does not seem to work with Opera Mobile. However, Flash does load really slowly in the stock browser though and the image quality is really bad.
To get Opera Mobile working with Flash, I tried removing Flash and Opera Mobile, then installing Flash then Opera Mobile from Android Market, but nothing works. Any ideas?
I also notice that adhoc WiFi is not supported.
Can anyone configure static IP addresses for each WiFi profile? I would like to do so without relying on 3rd part apps.
Thanks!
Alriiiiiight I did it !! Thank you man, you've been a great help ! It took me quite a long time, but I'm really happy
I just have some auxiliary questions :
- do you know how to change the disposal of the apps on the first start ? Which apps appear on which screen, and their layout ?
- do you know how to change the default background ?
I've checked this topic, but it's not very clear... I can't find more info ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748095
Thank you very much, have a nice day !
bouldou said:
Alriiiiiight I did it !! Thank you man, you've been a great help ! It took me quite a long time, but I'm really happy
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You're welcome
bouldou said:
- do you know how to change the disposal of the apps
on the first start ? Which apps appear on which screen, and their layout ?
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No, I don't.
bouldou said:
- do you know how to change the default background ?
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See this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810552
Thank's for this great rom
It's working nearly perfect for me, but would it possible, to get an improved build.prop? (or all whats neccessary to fix market problems..best example is the missing facebook app or the boat browser)
I tried some differnt changes while comparing your build.prop an the one from an ASOP Samsung Galaxy Nexus Rom (also android ics 4.0.3) but I havn't the desired profit(still no changes).
thanks in advance,
greetings
hop3l3ss1990 said:
Thank's for this great rom
It's working nearly perfect for me, but would it possible, to get an improved build.prop? (or all whats neccessary to fix market problems..best example is the missing facebook app or the boat browser)
I tried some differnt changes while comparing your build.prop an the one from an ASOP Samsung Galaxy Nexus Rom (also android ics 4.0.3) but I havn't the desired profit(still no changes).
thanks in advance,
greetings
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Yes, that would be great ! I'm also trying to do that, but I do not manage to do it...
And I'm also trying to modifiy the "splash" screen, but I cannot find any "initlogo.rle" file on the boot.img, and even more, whenever I unpack, edit, and re-pack the boot.img file with unpack-bootimg.pl and repack-bootimg.pl (when I try to add my own initlogo.rle, for instance) the tablet does not start anymore...
Any idea of how to do it ? You would be awesome
Thank you !
well i found something other^^... would it be possible to get this (Amzon Silk Browser) includet in the next release? or is there maybe a workaround how to get it work with our ics verison?
greetings from germany

[ROM] MTK6573 / Hero H7300 / HD7 Clone / T9299 Cooked ROM

Hi there
I have been reading these forums for some time and have finally created my own cooked ROM for these MT6573 / MTK6573 based Chinese Androids that I wanted to share since there doesn't seem to be any here.
This ROM was created from a stock system ROM off a Hero H7300 which I believe should work on all HD7 or T9299 clones.
The ID for the base ROM is 10HX2P.H7300.111125.AD2_3_4_V1.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G.
I don't like to customise things too much (since everyone has their own preferences) so I have just done most of the basics.
NOTE: Only ROMs v1 through v4 are based on the above 2.3.4 ROM.
v5 is based off a newer 2.3.5 ROM provided and modified by Bruno Martin.
Here is a list of what I have done to this ROM:
Based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.111125.AD2_3_4_V1.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G
Removed all Chinese based apps and useless apps
Installed ChainsDD's Superuser and set root permissions
Installed BusyBox
Removed boot screen audio
Installed AdFree hosts file to block ads
Deodexed all Apps
Installed task killer speed tweaks
Slightly customised default locker screen icons
Replaced statusbar battery indicator
Updated Android Market to 3.3.12
Updated Gmail to 2.3.5.2
Updated Google Maps to 6.0.2
Updated Google Music to 4.0.9
Installed latest ES File Explorer 1.6.0.8 and ES Task Manager 1.2.0 to data folder
Installed Go Launcher 2.71 and Go Locker 1.08 to data folder
Installed YouTube 2.3.4 to data folder
Installed TeslaLED 3.0.2 to data folder
Updated gps.conf for oceania region (See below to change region)
Updated apns-conf carriers from here to support all mobile data
Customised build.prop settings for better functionality and speed (see below)
Updated to v2:
Updated Market to 3.4.4
Updated ES File Explorer to 1.6.1.0
Updated Maps to 6.0.3
Installed Facebook 1.8.1
Installed Twitter 3.0.0
Installed Blackmart 0.49.93
Moved all updateable apps to data partition
Updated to v3:
Fixed apns-conf bug in v2 ROM so 3G data works correctly again
Updated to v4:
Fixed problem where market kept crashing
Configured busybox run-parts to support init.d boot scripts
Altered settings to increase battery life
Updated GO Locker to 1.09
Updated GO Launcher to 2.73
Updated Google Music to 4.1.512
Updated to v5:
Based on 2.3.5 V3.0MOD ROM by BM
Base ROM is based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.111216.AD2_3_5_V3.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G with modem baseband MAUI.11AMD.W11.37.SP.V6, 2011/10/29
Fixed stability and data connection loss
Customised interface (example here)
Added support for headset keys
Updated GO Locker to 1.10
Updated GO Launcher to 2.77
Update Google Maps to 6.2.0
Updated Facebook to 1.8.2
Updated Twitter to 3.0.1
Applied all fixes above
Updated to v6:
Based on 2.3.5 V3.2MOD ROM by BM
Base ROM is based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.120227.AD2_3_5_V3.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G
New base ROM by BM has sd-ext support (instructions here)
Customised interface (example here)
Updated GO Launcher to 2.85
Updated GO Locker to 1.15
Updated Google Play Store to 3.5.15
Updated Google Play Music to 4.1.513
Updated Google Maps to 6.5.0
Updated Facebook to 1.8.4
Updated Twitter to 3.1.1
Updated Voice Search to 2.1.4
Updated to v8:
Based on 2.3.5 VitMod_Lite 2.1.fullodex ROM by ViNNNtalik
Base ROM is based on mediatek ROM 10HX2P.H7300.120227.AD2_3_5_V3.WVGAC_EN.COM_V01_3G with modem baseband MAUI.11AMD.W11.37.SP.V6, 2011/10/29
Includes sd-ext support (instructions here)
Removed unnecesary apps and Extra Apps settings menu
Restored to english settings and language
De-odexed apps
Added Titanium Backup 5.3.1
Added DroidWall 1.5.7
Updated all apps the same as previous ROM
Updated to v9:
Based on v8 ROM
Added support for Headset Keys
Fixed problem with Camera button (Not fully fixed, see below to enable)
Installed madmack's patch to fix RTL Hebrew text using bruno's guide
Added Adobe Flash Player 10.2
Added Real Calc 1.7.3
Added TelStop 1.9 to avoid mobile hacks (see here)
Updated ES File Explorer to 1.6.2.1
Updated Go Launcher to 3.16
Updated GO Locker to 1.39
Updated Google Maps to 6.12.0
Updated Google Play Store to 3.8.17
Updated Titanium Backup to 5.6.0
Updated YouTube to 4.1.23
GPS Region Change
If you are in a different region (most probably are ) you can go to this thread to download a gps.conf for your area:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
Dowload the file you need and then replace it under /system/etc/gps.conf
Having the correct file here makes a huge improvement in the speed of GPS fixes.
ROM v9 Camera Button Fix
In ROM v9 I fixed the camera button to open to camera instead of the phone interface.... Or so I thought.
Unfortunately I missed a file that was overriding the change.
To set the camera button back to camera functionality perform the following steps.
Right click the following link and choose Save As to save it to your computer:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/37057/Camera/mt6573-kpd.kl
You can either copy this on to your phone and into the folder /system/usr/keylayout by using root explorer and setting the permissions correctly or use the following adb commands to copy it in via USB:
Code:
adb root
adb remount
adb shell cp /system/usr/keylayout/mt6573-kpd.kl /system/usr/keylayout/mt6573-kpd.bak
adb push mt6573-kpd.kl /system/usr/keylayout/mt6573-kpd.kl
You then need to restart your phone for the change to take affect.
Be aware that the camera functionality is activated by a long press of the camera button.
Reversed BACK and MENU buttons
If you have a phone where the BACK and MENU buttons operate around the wrong way then follow these instructions to switch them around.
Right click the following link and choose Save As to save it to your computer:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/37057/qwerty.kl
You can either copy this on to your phone and into the folder /system/usr/keylayout by using root explorer and setting the permissions correctly or use the following adb commands to copy it in via USB:
Code:
adb root
adb remount
adb shell cp /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.bak
adb push qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl
You then need to restart your phone for the change to take affect.
Go Launcher and Go Locker
I have installed these two apps since they are my favourite ones and are very customisable and skinnable.
They are installed on the data folder so feel free to replace them with your own preferred launcher/locker.
Just remember not to move the launcher or locker themes to your SD card as they may not work properly after reboot. (especially locker themes)
Build.prop Settings
Currently these are the custom settings I have added to the build.prop
Feel free to alter these yourself to how you prefer by editing /system/build.prop file.
Code:
# fix some app problems
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
#enable hardware acceleration
debug.sf.hw=1
#increase dalvik cache
dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m
#Saving jpg at 100% quality
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
#Improved the quality of photos and videos
ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
#Disable icon in the status bar debug mode when you connect the cable
persist.adb.notify=0
#Disable delay call
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=0
#optimization of energy consumption
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
pm.sleep_mode=1
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
#Removing delay returning from black screen after/during a call
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
#Helps scrolling responsiveness
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150
#Increase touch responsiveness
debug.performance.tuning=1
video.accelerate.hw=1
#Disable boot animation for faster boot
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
#Disable surface dithering to improve image quality
persist.sys.use_dithering=0
Download Here:
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v9
Installation Guide
DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER WITH THESE PHONES AS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE
1) Download my ROM rename it to update.zip and copy it on to your sdcard under /mnt/sdcard/update.zip
2) Next you will need to install a custom recovery partition to be able to install custom ROMs.
Bruno Martins has provided an excellent guide for flashing these phones which you can follow here:
http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/mt65x3-flashing-tutorial.html
He also has his own Custom Recovery Image and ROMs he has developed with custom frameworks you can download from here:
http://www.eten-users.eu/index.php?/topic/21447-hd7-mt6573-support-thread/
Download the recovery image and then follow his flashing tutorial to install that to your phone.
3) Once you have the recovery image installed reboot your phone into recovery mode by holding down the volume up + power key to turn the phone on.
This will then boot into ClockworkMod Recovery.
4) First thing you want to do here is to go into backup and restore and create a backup of your phone that you can restore back to if you don't like my ROM.
5) Once you have a backup you can follow this guide to install the custom ROM.
6) After you install the ROM and restart your phone don't be scared if it sits on a black screen or the boot animation for some time as it's just rebuilding the dalvik cache.
This should take about 5-10 mins on first boot.
(I got nervous my ROM didn't work the first time I booted it )
7) [optional] Update your gps.conf for your local region using the instructions above.
8) [optional] If using ROM v6 or later you can increase your internal memory size by moving the data partition to an ext2 partition on your memory card. This can be done by following these instructions.
Old Versions:
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v8
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v6
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v5
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v4
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v3
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v2
Hero H7300 (HD7/T9299) Cooked ROM by Bunta v1
Donations are not a requirement but always appreciated
Hello, please, can you help me? How Have I to flash my hd7? I try by recovery system but tell me that your ROM isn't a valid OTA file zip... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
---------- Post added at 08:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------
bunta126 said:
hi there
i have been reading these forums for some time and have finally created my own cooked rom for these mt6573 / mtk6573 based chinese androids that i wanted to share since there doesn't seem to be any here.
This rom was created from a stock system rom off a hero h7300 which i believe should work on all hd7 or t9299 clones.
I don't like to customise things too much (since everyone has their own preferences) so i have just done most of the basics.
Here is a list of what i have done to this rom:
removed all chinese based apps and useless apps
installed chainsdd's superuser and set root permissions
installed busybox
removed boot screen audio
installed adfree hosts file to block ads
deodexed all apps
installed task killer speed tweaks
slightly customised default locker screen icons
replaced statusbar battery indicator
updated android market to 3.3.12
updated gmail to 2.3.5.2
updated google maps to 6.0.2
updated google music to 4.0.9
installed latest es file explorer and es task manager to data folder
installed go launcher and go locker to data folder
installed latest youtube to data folder
installed teslaled to data folder
updated gps.conf for oceania region (see below to change region)
updated apns-conf carriers from here to support all mobile data
customised build.prop settings for better functionality and speed (see below)
(btw i uninstalled facebook and twitter so you will have to add them separately)
gps region change
if you are in a different region (most probably are ) you can go to this thread to download a gps.conf for your area:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953630
dowload the file you need and then replace it in the zip file under /system/etc/gps.conf
having the correct file here makes a huge improvement in the speed of gps fixes.
go launcher and go locker
i have installed these two apps since they are my favourite ones and are very customisable and skinnable.
They are installed on the data folder so feel free to remove them and replace with your own preferred launcher/locker.
Just remember not to move the launcher or locker themes to your sd card as they may not work properly after reboot. (especially locker themes)
build.prop settings
currently these are the custom settings i have added to the build.prop
feel free to alter these yourself to how you prefer by editing /system/build.prop file.
Code:
# fix some app problems
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
#enable hardware acceleration
debug.sf.hw=1
#increase dalvik cache
dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m
#saving jpg at 100% quality
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
#improved the quality of photos and videos
ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
#disable icon in the status bar debug mode when you connect the cable
persist.adb.notify=0
#disable delay call
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=0
#optimization of energy consumption
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
pm.sleep_mode=1
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
#removing delay returning from black screen after/during a call
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
#helps scrolling responsiveness
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150
#increase touch responsiveness
debug.performance.tuning=1
video.accelerate.hw=1
#disable boot animation for faster boot
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
#disable surface dithering to improve image quality
persist.sys.use_dithering=0
so far it's been working pretty good on my phone and i'm very happy with it.
3g data, wifi and gps are all working perfectly for me (much better than my last phone).
Please feel free to test it out and let me know how it goes.
download here:
hero h7300 (hd7/t9299) cooked rom
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please help help!!!!
fodemi said:
Hello, please, can you help me? How Have I to flash my hd7? I try by recovery system but tell me that your ROM isn't a valid OTA file zip... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
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You need to install a custom recovery partition to flash these phones successfully.
I have added installation details in the first post along with a link to download a custom recovery partition.
I've also updated my ROM with some new apps so you may want to download again.
Hi there,
Thanks for the post and sharing what you have done.
I've just recently got myself a Chinese Star A3 Android phone which uses the MTK6573 chipset.
Since I've had it I've had to learn a few things... e.g. Rooting phone, removing unwanted Chinese Apps with Titanium Backup, sourcing and installing recovery and general tinkering.
I'm curious to try your ROM however I'm reasonably happy with my current setup (also using GO Launcher) except for one thing; the in-built contacts/dialer/call log application and the way it forces the hyphens in the contact numbers.
I've spent hours trawling websites for a fix but can't see a solution.
Some suggest prefixing country codes to your numbers, changing the locale to UK via an App such as MoreLocale 2, I've even bought the Unhyphenizer app with no luck.
My Google contacts have no hyphens or spaces in the contact numbers however when viewed on the phone they appear as +64 21-111-1111 (mobile) or +64 3-111-1111 (landline).
The issue also affects the call log with outgoing calls displaying name of contact and number with hyphens but incoming calls are displayed differently. E.g. +64 3-111-1111 appears as 31111111 therefore is not matched with any contact.
I've isolated the issue to the actual contacts application because if I install GO Contacts the numbers appear exactly as in Google in both the contacts and call log areas. Go SMS also shows contacts numbers correctly. This isn't a great solution though as I don't particularly like the GO Contacts app.
Does your ROM manifest the same issue? Any ideas how to get around this or alter the existing contacts app to show number without formatting/hyphens?
Thanks in advance
My contacts also show with hyphens.
Most of them do not have country code however so are just 021-123-4567 but the ones with country codes are shown as you say.
I suspect if this issue is gone with GO Contacts then the way they are displayed may be written into the app and unchangeable. Unless there is some system file that sets a configuration for it that may be altered.
I can have a look through the system files in my ROM build to see if something matches. Possibly even editing the Contacts apk directly might be of use... I will have a look around...
Thanks for the reply.
Like you say, perhaps their is a configuration file that can be altered as a large number of people in forums report the issue goes away when they change their locale to UK. Sadly, it makes no difference on my phone.
I look forward to hearing what you find.
Cheers
Hi there, yes I have only downloaded the one 'paid for' app (Unhyphenizer Pro) from the Andoid Market and that worked fine.
All the others I've downloaded have been free apps.
Thanks
pirolisi80 said:
hi.....thanks for your work.....your you can download your paid app from the market?... in some chinese android device this is not possible....
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The ROM that bunta shared probably has the Market problem... that's why he added Black Market app (Blackmart).
If you have one MT6573 based HD7 Pro, you can visit my support thread. I have released the ROM with Market problem fixed.
pirolisi80 said:
hi.....thanks for your work.....your you can download your paid app from the market?... in some chinese android device this is not possible....
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I honestly don't know if that bug exists or not as I don't have any paid apps to try it with.
If you try it and find out please let me know if it works or not.
(and no, thats not why I added blackmart)
inspectaclueso said:
Thanks for the reply.
Like you say, perhaps their is a configuration file that can be altered as a large number of people in forums report the issue goes away when they change their locale to UK. Sadly, it makes no difference on my phone.
I look forward to hearing what you find.
Cheers
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I set the locale to GB in the build.prop on my ROM so should be using UK locale by default I think and it still shows with hyphens. Not sure if changing that setting in the build.prop gives the same effect as when they set it in their settings though.
One other note, I think I corrupted the apns-conf on my v2 ROM as my data connection did not work with that version. Its working fine in my v1 ROM but I don't know what the multiupload download link is for that one
I will fix that up and make a v3 ROM soon.
Let me know if 3G data is working or not on v2 if you try it.
Still tinkering at the moment. Don't want to swap one problem for another
One thing I found that is worth mentioning is that one of my SIM's is Vodafone the other 2Degrees.
When I called the 2Degrees SIM the leading zero is missing... if I call the Vodafone number the leading zero appears when calling from the same landline. Doesn't explain the hyphens but perhaps some of the number handling is the carrier?
WOW Great !
Thanks man !
I've fixed the problem with the apns-conf.xml file now and mobile data is working fine again.
V3 is in the first post
Thank you for your effort.
However, I tried to my MTK6573 machine and found a funny thing:
My machine has 3 buttons
Home works
Menu has no function
Back becomes "Menu"
Any help for me?
Beside of this problem, I tried few minutes and I think it is much better then the ROM I am using. Just it causes trouble for me if no "Back" button
EzraKn said:
Thank you for your effort.
However, I tried to my MTK6573 machine and found a funny thing:
My machine has 3 buttons
Home works
Menu has no function
Back becomes "Menu"
Any help for me?
Beside of this problem, I tried few minutes and I think it is much better then the ROM I am using. Just it causes trouble for me if no "Back" button
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That is because his phone is H7300 which seems to be different than Tops HD7 3G or HD7 Pro. Visit my support thread and you'll find the correct ROM for your phone.
EzraKn said:
Thank you for your effort.
However, I tried to my MTK6573 machine and found a funny thing:
My machine has 3 buttons
Home works
Menu has no function
Back becomes "Menu"
Any help for me?
Beside of this problem, I tried few minutes and I think it is much better then the ROM I am using. Just it causes trouble for me if no "Back" button
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What model is your phone?
bgcngm said:
Visit my support thread and you'll find the correct ROM for your phone.
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Which you'll have to donate for to get the password.
bunta126 said:
Which you'll have to donate for to get the password.
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Yeah, which you haven't done to get the password... and to rip my ideas and create your custom ROMs.
Can you explain me why you have added TeslaLED.CM7.Receiver into your ROM? You don't even know what is the purpose of that app...
I just added it as a part of TeslaLED.
I don't really need it of course since I haven't configured any system apps to toggle the flashlight directly from TeslaLED but it can be uninstalled by anyone.
(In fact it's not really too useful in my ROM anyway so I will remove it from future versions. People can install their own favourite flashlight apps as they want.)
Stop being a baby because someone else has made their own ROM.
bgcngm said:
That is because his phone is H7300 which seems to be different than Tops HD7 3G or HD7 Pro. Visitmy support thread and you'll find the correct ROM for your phone.
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Thank you for your information.
I am using a phone called ChangJiang HD7 or THL-S2 - I want to provide a product link but is prevented here, but you may search "THL-S2" via google.
(PS: It is called HD7 too but it should not the one you mean, but very similar)
I tried your ROM (V1) on my phone. Basically it works, just the menu button and the back button are swapped
However, for me it is "overcooked" and the response is not good as bunta's one. I may consider "cook" mine.
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bunta126 said:
What model is your phone?
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I have stated in my previous post. My tests just means different MTK6573 machines have slightly differences.
Anyway I am appriecate with the efforts from both of you.
bunta126 said:
I honestly don't know if that bug exists or not as I don't have any paid apps to try it with.
If you try it and find out please let me know if it works or not.
(and no, thats not why I added blackmart)
I set the locale to GB in the build.prop on my ROM so should be using UK locale by default I think and it still shows with hyphens. Not sure if changing that setting in the build.prop gives the same effect as when they set it in their settings though.
One other note, I think I corrupted the apns-conf on my v2 ROM as my data connection did not work with that version. Its working fine in my v1 ROM but I don't know what the multiupload download link is for that one
I will fix that up and make a v3 ROM soon.
Let me know if 3G data is working or not on v2 if you try it.
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ciao, I have problems with android paid too. have you an app to install for this problem?
How to root MTK6573 ( B63M)
Hi,
Got a phone today
gingerbread 2.3.4 B63M chinese phone
I am not sure if I can install the custom ROM, Newbie here.
But I would definitely like to root it.
Can someone please help me with detailed steps.
Thanks in advance.
cheers

[ROM] JXD S7100B ZCR v1_5 + setting [update 16 may]

this rom is only for S7100B
S7100B Zip's Custom Rom 1.5
the philosophy that underlies this first rom (do not expect miracles) is this:
If Android is not at 100% open, with the modifications of the house JXD, it is certainly less
for that cause this rom came WITHOUT any frills, so that the user choose what to have or not have on your console since the emu (not upgradeable) to app (not removable)
v1.5 changelog
-add theme faenza
-add advance task killer
-add my backup of vtl launcher settings
here is the v1.0 changes:
Based on the last official rom for JXD s7100b
- Removed ALL emulators series (since they could not raise it to update)
- Removed all serial applications to be added jxd (because there people who do not use FB Skype etc.)
- Removed serial launcher (really crappy)
-VTL.Launcher 1.6.5-added info link (ADW launcher launcher based on tablet-oriented
-FileManagerHD-added as a manager (much higher than 2 managers istallabili Series)
-Added superuser.apk
Changed clock font
changhed menu font
and that's it for now ..
The next thing I want to add (2.0) have a different boot animation, add a simple task killer, the theme for whiteware adw (if it works on VTL) default background, and another music video player
and then study how to make a backup of the settings of the launcher so who installs from scratch and restore my rom does not have to configure the home
A special thanks goes to SNESFAN and its forum: http://forum.openhandhelds.net/
Bitrider I create a custom rom for the first Android console,
to the reference point of android modding XDA
Android and the whole community
My community reference point for italian open source console users
www.OPENCONSOLE.it
BRIEF-Up Guide
1) get yourself a micro sd and put the files ZCR1.zip
2) make a backup of everything you need to save, (the new rom is really skinny)
3) Introduce the sd in the console
4) turn on the console by holding the keys POWER + MENU(the last button on the right of the 3 keys Android)
5) Wait and you will find in "bootloader)
6) Optional: make wipe of data/user
7) go to apply update from sd and start pressing the start / select
8) navigate and select ZCR1.zip and start the process
9) if all goes well should start installing the custom rom
10) when the process is finished you reboot system
you will come round to set up a launcher!
do not fear the next version will provide a backup of the settings in order to have everything already set
download: http://filesmelt.com/dl/ZCR1.zip
edit 16 may:
there is the 1.5 vers + my vtl launcher setting
download 1.5+ setting: http://www.openconsole.it/download/ZCR1_5s7100b.zip
extract on your sd card
follow the past guide
then go on vtl setting and restore setting
Thanks !
Hello,
First, thanks for your job !
i have linked your work on my french community openconsoles : http://caanoo.forumactif.org/t3185-rom-jxd-s7100b-zcr-v1#24052
Keep On the Good Work
Thanks a lot for this first ROM !
...microsd ordered, my s7100b will be flashed in few days ...
hello i know openconsoles france, and i know BAfelton
you tried out my rom?
i sold my s7100b, but before i made a last version of rom 1.5
-add advance task killer
-add theme faenza for adw (vtl is based on adw)
and i made a backup of my desktop configuration
ill post asap
00Zip00 said:
hello..
ill post asap
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Thanks !
too bad you sold it, no more versions :/
I regret the lack of bluetooth ( no keyboard ..) but for the price ...
@ openconsoles france users
i read you made a screenshot of my rom
but i had problem to register account on that forum and i cant see it
could you post screenshot here?
Thanx
sorry i can't share them here...
"To prevent spam to the forums, ALL new users are not permitted to post outside links in their messages. After approximately eight posts
"
maybe this works for small link : goo.gl/2gzZV ?
...
ok thanx
updated my friends
post new screenshot if you can
link
filesmelt.com 7100b_ZCR_v1_5_+_setting.zip [/url]
link doent work anymore by chance is there something new out there for roms that i am missing?
Thank you and a question
First, I want to thank you for the ZCR 1.5 custom rom. It has really been great to have an alternate to the stock firmware. I've been trying to determine how to build my own custom rom for the JXD S7100B, but appear to be missing a step somewhere.
I've constructed a ROM and created the .zip image and then attempted to sign it with signapk.jar with the typical android testkeys. However, every time I attempt to update from sdcard zip file in the recovery menu, I'm greeted with an E:signature not verified error. I've tried to create my own certificates using OpenSSL and sign with those, I've compared the ZCR 1.5 custom rom to the latest firmware update from JXD, I've even tried to simply resign the ZCR1_5.zip image with the testkeys. All attempts have failed. I've scoured the internets for as much information as I can find and I can't see any difference between what I am doing and what I am reading. I've tried executing the signapk.jar under 32-bit XP and under 64-bit Windows 7 just on the off chance that there was a precision discrepancy between the two versions of java.
I'm at a loss and would like to know if you would consider outlining the process you use to sign the .zipped image? Do you use jarsign or signapk or some other tool? Are you signing with something other than the testkey certs?
Thanks,
jkgamer
http://www.multiupload.nl/IQP6BJUK15
jkgamer said:
...
I'm at a loss and would like to know if you would consider outlining the process you use to sign the .zipped image? Do you use jarsign or signapk or some other tool? Are you signing with something other than the testkey certs?
Thanks,
jkgamer
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follow that guide
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,47.msg118.html#new
Hey Zip,
no ICS update for S7100B coming from you?
i'v sold my s7100B but you can follow the custom rom scene in our site www.openconsole.it
and this is the topic whit all the custom rom for the console whit android:
http://www.openconsole.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=869
how good does the JXD S7100B run n64 and psx games with this rom? im thinking about getting one.
not Perfect emulation, but most games run 80 % speed
hm, too bad. what about snes/gba ?
really well
I tried to upgrade on my s7100 and it gives me error
The error is as follows
E: error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
Can someone help me ?

[ROM][2012.09.19] Lenovo A750 custom ROM (GB&ICS)

Please note this is a rewrite and cleanup of first post. Original firstpost is in post#3.
Here I publish the ROM's I make for the MT6575 based Lenovo Dual SIM phone
The current and advised ROM is A750_ROW_S114_cybermaus_ICS_V3.1 described in post#2 below
This is the original A750 thread, but as not everyone can post in developer threads, I also have a publicly available new Q&A thread.
I advise you post your question here (if a more advanced and development specific A750 question) or in the Q&A question.
I am not going to be policing, so you can post where you like, but I invite everyone to use this new thread for any Q&A, and this thread for ROM releases and deep development talk only. Please understand I do not know everything, so using the Q&A thread is better then PM'ing me, as that way maybe others know the answer too.
Also, I am moving file hosting to Dev-Host. So if you encounter a dead link to a ROM file, do look here in my Dev-Host folder.
ICS IceCream Sandwich
Starting 2012/09/12 I have a second flavor of ICS ROM for the A750
ICS V1 ~ V1.3 are based on the original Lenovo A750 ROM's Most people tried them, but went on to APKHOT because of multilang. There was a V2, but never released
ICS V3 and onward is based on the Lenovo P700 ROM, see below
ICS V1 series
It is a update.zip type update. If you already got S306, and rooted/gapps'ed it yourself, you could stick to that, this is the same, with some minor extra cleanup.
'Normal' cleanup actions:
- Prevented update from overwriting Recovery
- Added root (Chainfire) & gapps (CM9 120429) & Maps & Streetview
- Cleaned Chinese & SmsReg
- Replace talking Unicom bootup with silent butterfly
- Set to US/en & added MoreLocale2
- Added MobileUncle 2.0.9
Instructions for A750_S306_120530_cybermaus_ICS_V1:
Assuming you have the custom recovery. If not, flash the recovery from my 4-shared using the flash tool.
- Put S306 V1 zip file on SD card (do not unzip)
- Also put S306 V1.3 zip file on the SD card (do not unzip)
- Boot into Recovery
- First apply V1, then apply V1.3
- Potentially, clear userdata and cache, especially if you come from any S14x GB
- Reboot, and wait for it to complete.
BTW: It should probably be noted that while I packaged V1.2 and V1.3, it was again bgcngm who we have to thank for knowing how to solve the location problems.
If you already lost recovery due to the S306 OTA update, reinstall it using the flash method from first post.
Please always respond if you tested it, even if you did not like it.
Oh, and if you do like it, press the thanks button of course.
ICS V3 series
For a long time I guessed the P700 is similar to the A750, but why bother. Until I recently heard it has a multilingual ROW (Rest Of World 海外版) version!
So I took the leap, and transplanted the A750 kernel into the P700 ROM (needed because the screen driver is different), and installed it on my A750.
It works pretty well. I did not need to fix location services or gapps (though I did put the newest in there). Also did I not need to clean up any Chinese apps. And the Calender is Chinese free, and the Dialer free of Chinese city names. So I barely had to do anything. Also GAPPS TTS was in there, though I still cannot find the settings menu.
But alas, the only 'multilang' in the ROW was Vietnamese. I guess "Rest Of World" is pretty limited.
Also, for those of you that liked it, the Security App (Anti-Virus, and limit permissions per App, so sort of a firewall) is also missing. I may put it back in later, but I want to run vanilla for a while to test stability.
But it is still nice and clean, and all programs a month newer. And Chinese out of the browser/email-setup/calender/dialer. Oh, and for all of you that went to APKHOT because of the newer SIM taskbar icons: It also has the newer icons. For an ongoing list of findings in post #585
So for those of you that want to try: A750_ROW_S113_cybermaus_ICS_V3 based on P700_ROW_S113_120801.
Assuming you have the custom recovery. If not, flash the recovery from my 4-shared using the flash tool.
A750_ROW_S114_cybermaus_ICS_V3.1
Based on factory ROM P700_ROW_S114_120903, and located in my Dev_host. Similar to V3, but newer, and a few extra tweaks.
Summery of changes:
- Same as on V3, and additionally:
- Whatever Lenovo fixed in their S114 (there is a unconfirmed suggestion that it may be signal strength related)
- Different (better?) call-log and Caller-ID behavior, see post #3 below
- Prepared busybox (you need to run script /system/xbin/installbusybox as root if you want it)
- Added a tweak so USB-Debug notification is no longer shown
- Added a tweak so Wifi works on all 14 international channels (rather than only the 11 US ones, may be undone if you set a different locale)
- Kept the original S306 radio firmware (baseband). They had the same timestamp as the P700 one anyway.
Instructions:
This is a update.zip type ROM. If you are on any ICS ROM, you do not need to flash V3 first, you can directly flash V3.1"
- Put ROW_S114 zip on SD card
- Boot into recovery
- Apply zip file
- Reboot, and wait for it to complete.
- If you came from a domestic Chinese ROM, clean data for calender, notes, desktop and if possible contacts, using these utilities. Or if you do not mind, wipe all data from recovery.
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BTW: Due to new forum rules, resulting in a large number of people that cannot post into developer threads and that subsequently PM me, I open op a new Q&A thread.
I am not going to be policing, so you can post where you like, but I invite everyone to use this new thread for any Q&A, and this thread for ROM releases and deep development talk only.
Consequently, if you PM'ed me, look for your reply in this new thread
Thanks
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PS: do drop me a reply if you use or tried it! Or press the 'thanks' button.
HELP, I lost my IMEI ! / Caller ID
Please note the content below was originally in post#1. I cleanup Post#1 a little, to make it clearer to new users.
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Hi All
My second Lenovo A750 ROM release: A750_S148_120428_cybermaus_V1
Edit: For ICS rom check the 2nd post.
Fixed toward V0
- Different GAPPS, resulting in
- More stable Play Store with less unlisted apps
- WiFi based Location services (from for example Places) working (GPS did work in V0)
- NANP (US style) numbering formating removed from phone
- Replaced Unicom talking bootup animation with silent Lenove butterfly
- Added 'new phone Setup' program
Still to improve (if you know how, on a MT6573/MT6575, let me know!)
- Caller ID lookup in Contacts should ignore IDD prefixes
- SMS app trips over hyphens and brackets in stored numbers
- Arabic/Hebrew RTL fix not applied yet.
- Remove 'new phone Setup' program again?
This is a simple and clean ROM, not too much done, essentially just the factory S148 ROM (A750_S148_120428) rooted, cleansed from Chinese and with Google Play Store and other GAPPS.
So it is mostly clean. It does not even have the Skype/YouTube/Flash apps, as I believe such apps change too often to be in the system portion. I upload the ones I got from Etowalk separately, in folder Etotalk_apk, you can install yourself.
Specific changes:
- Rooted the phone
- Set to boot in US-english
- Added MoreLocale for extra languages
- Removed Chinese apps, incl Chinese keyboard
- Removed SmsReg.apk
- Left Lenovo Security (anti-malware) intact
- Added Google framework
- Added modded Play Store 3.x.16-mod from XDA
- Added MobileUncle toolbox V2.0.9
- Added CWMR Touch / 593zn.com recovery image
Most images are unmodified from stock S148, even boot.img is unmodified. Only system.img was really changed, you could flash only that.
You will also need the flash tool and USB driver. For example tool SP_Flash_tool_v3.1208.01 and driver USB_VCOM_Driver. The flashing is the
typical Mediatek MT6573/MT6575 based flashing sequence as shown by bgcngm, the undisputed champion of Mediatek ROMS.
Which reminds me: Thanks to bgcngm for his help, and to jazzor for his help
Instructions:
By default, the ROM will not overwrite USERDATA. If you want a clean slate, first extract empty.userdata.rar. Also do this if you get "weird" behaviour after flashing, like Play Store not starting, your old setting may be incompatible with the new ROM
By default, the ROM will not overwrite FAT (the internal SD card). If you like an empty internal SD card, extract empty.fat.rar before flashing.
By default, the ROM will clean out CACHE. If for some reason you feel CACHE should not be cleared, deselect the CACHE from flashing.
IMPORTANT: If you want to play it safe, it may be wise to backup your phone's IMEI file before you flash or reset to factory defaults. See here for help on backup or restoring IMEI
IMPORTANT: If you are trying this ROM on another model phone, which I STRONGLY advise AGAINST, then do NOT flash the first two (preloader and dsp_bl) as you will may not be able to flash it back afterward and thus brick your phone. Someone tried it against an ZP100 and bricked his phone.
Download A750_S148_120428_cybermaus_V1
I will also upload the driver, flash utility and official ROM's there.
Enjoy
May 11, 2012
cybermaus
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Caller ID bug
Caller ID on the on the A750, on the P700 ROW, and I suspect in general on the Lenovo phones.
The lenovo ROW (=Rest Of World) based ROM are much more international then the other Lenovo ROMs. I cannot be sure about the other china brands, but Lenovo in ROMs intended for the local China market, 'update' the phone to nicely recognise chinese cities. I am sure China locals will be pleased with this service. I do not know if/how this applies on phones which are already more international like the multilingual Zopo's and Thl's out there.
In doing so, Lenovo seems to break the normal caller ID function. Not only do you get to see Chinese city names for non-Chinese numbers, but also in some cases it does not resolve an incoming call to your phone book. This seem to be especially true if the incoming call is in local format (no +CC) and the phone book is in international format (with +CC)
The ROW based ROMs work much nicer. No Chinese city names for non Chinese numbers. Also, it finds correct country names. So far, I was called by unknown numbers from California, UK, London, Russia, Romania, Saudi, Yemen and Jordan, and it all correctly resolved them. For California and London even to greater detail then the country. It only shows this for unknown numbers, for known ones it shows the contact name.
Indeed Caller ID seems to work correctly for local vs international format. So if the incoming is formatted without +CC, but leading 0, and the phone book is +CC, it finds it.
And it seems to nicely format all phones according to the desired national formatting. So +1 XXX-XXX-XXXX for US, but +966 X XXX XXXX SA fixed and +966 XX XXX XXXX for SA mobile. And +31 XX XXXXXXX for NL fixed and +31 XXX XXXXXX for NL mobile.Very nice
HOWEVER: The caller-ID lookup now seems 'whitespace-sensitive'. I had a contact number stored as +966 XXX XXXXXX, and he did not find it. But when I changed it to +966 XX XXX XXXX it did find it. Similar for number that had "(XXX)" brackets in it, as was common in NL in the past.
This may or may not be a problem, because if you touch your phone book entry in the edit mode, it will automatically change +966 XXX XXXXXX to +966 XX XXX XXXX. Symilar if you sync through Google. But as I sync with outlook using Android-Sync, many are stored like +CC (XXX) XXXXXXX
So, Caller ID is 'different'. But better? For most people probably yes. But may depend on your situation.
EDIT: I found the whitespace was actually due to me not clearing data. Everything seemed find, but the caller ID was a resulting problem. You need to clear contacts, so it reindexes the phone numbers, and then Caller ID is perfect. Even ignores () brackets. You can clear contacts many ways, but I made a patch for it.
Links to other A750 ROMS and other useful information:
EDIT: I have not kept this list updated. Search this thread for other ROMS, especially Smileyvvv's APKHOT seems popular
Original A750 ROMs: (S14x=GB; S30x=ICS)
A750_S148_120428 - Chinese/English - No root - No play store
A750-S305-120514 - Chinese/English - No root - No play store
A750_S306_120530 Original full S306 (no OTA, flash package)
Please note that all *official* ROMs come with password bbs.lenovomobile.com. If the password is missing, someone did something to the ROM. Also, there are 'root' images availible that only flash boot.img. These work by overwriting system.img *on every restart*. Creative, and I used it myself for a while, but currently I feel the method described below is a better method.
Other modified ROMs (GB):
S750 S143 Etotalk Multilang
A750_S148_120428_RUS by Anton_vrn V1.3 (true Russian translation!)
BM's Hebrew fixed
BaderMQ's multilang+Arabic fix
(please note none of these are really multilang, just multi-locale, which means system apps will remain English, but third party apps can be set to other languages, similar to my ROM's, I simply do not make the claim. Anton is the only one who actually translated the ROM, but to only one new language)
Other modified ROMs (ICS)
My ROM in sepo of course
lenovo750-4.0.3_Anton_vrn_v3.01(true multilang?? Hints that it contains: ar-de-es-fa-fr-in-it-nl-pt-ru-th-tr-vi-zh, but based on S305)
Etotalk S306 multilang_by_Dean : It exists, but I do not know an internet location to download it from.
How to root a ROM yourself:
- Flash the CWMR Recovery partition (the recovery only, not the root&recovery one)
- Reboot into recovery (poweroff - Press/hold Power for 2 secs, then also Up/Down)
- Apply this root update
- Use RootExplorer to remove any Vending* or Phonesky* from /system/app
- Apply the correct GB or ICS GAPPS package, from bottom page here, or its mirror here.
- If a ICS rom, even though not from me, you may still want to apply my ICS V1.3 update, especially if you have location or market compatibility issues.
Caller ID
Hy I have a Lenovo A750 and all my contacts in the address book are saved in international format ex.: +44 78......, and when somebody calls me the number that shows up on the display is 0 78....., as local format.
Unfortunately the phone doesn't recognise it as being saved in my address book and it show's me "078 .... is calling" instead of "Ben is calling".
How could I fix this?
Please help me, or at least give me directions.
Thank you
Its one of the more important (of not most important) issues, and it has focus of myself and more experienced people. It's listed above as "Caller-ID to Contact mapping should ignore IDD prefixes." But alas, afaik, at this moment, no solution exists.
Keep an eye on this thread, and/or this one. Rest assured that as soon as we know how, it will be fixed.
Edit: Caller ID bug is less prominent in ICS ROM's
And in any case, using this, you can work around it.
COOL
You have done great job man thank you. I was using etotaks v 2.0 rom but it kind of sucked so i decided to try yours and its all good. I like the net traffic, battery saving and LeSecurity and they come only with the lenovos rom. I will look foreward for future releases. Great Job.
Reagards.
RTL
Hi,
Are you planning to update your rom?
i was searching for a Lenovo A750 rom that support Arabic - Hebrw RTL.
There is a methods out there but its only for deodex Roms,and your rom odex.
anyway to convert odex to deodex?
Thanks
There is already a Arabic & Hebrew RTL version for A750 out there. Not my me, but by someone more experienced, though A750 is not his focus.
I am playing with my ROM, and while it is not on the top of my list, once I get round to updating it I was thinking of copying his RTL fix to my ROM also. In the mean time, try the other one, and tell me how it works in relation to the issues I still have on the to-do list.
Thanks
I downloaded the rom from that topic , it failed to install . it give me an error msg when i try to flash it thru CWM.
I manage to convert the lenovo A750 Roms to odex using crcstudio_1.2.0.0
now i'll try to apply the fix manually.
Well, you can always try to use the recovery I am using. It seems to work well for Bruno's ROM's.
I have never even attempted to put CWM on these Mediatek based phones. Nor have I heard of anyone else (other than you). Are you able to flash anything with it? I was assuming there was a reason people were not using CWM on Mediatek.
I advise you to put Recovery ROM from here, flash it using this method. And then use that to apply the zip based ROM's.
I am working to update my ROM with Hebrew also (actually, working on other stuff, but will try to also put that in), but be aware, it will also be a 'flash-utility' ROM.
Edit: ROM V1 is coming tomorrow, but no RTL, sorry. I was able to fix the location service and Play Store is now not blocking so many apps.
I already did try CWMR ... But when i ever try to flash BM Rom it shows an error.
And by the way .. I already used CWM to flash other roms on my A750 and its working.
so what i did:
I extract BM Rom and merge it with other chinese rom S148 and build new rom.
It works.. i can read/write Arabic . and for browser/gmail i install the Brightidea's app from the market. it fix the Arabic problem.
New V1 upload in first post.
Spanish from etotalk?
There are any possibility to get the spanish traduction from the etotalk rom?
Thank you
I'm using new ROM since last night.
I made a complete flash (userdata, sd...).
Now there are less Chinese applications, is good.
Good work, Thank you.
Quick question
Hi cybermaus
sorry for the noobie question but I didn't own a smartphone since windows mobile. I expect a A750 and it might come unrooted. Do I have to root it before installing the rom or is this done automatically in the flushing process? Thank you.
newbie_vlc said:
There are any possibility to get the spanish traduction from the etotalk rom?
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Check if the Spanish selection is part of the 'MoreLocale2' app. If not already there, add it as a custom locale.
Edit: If you meant: can I take Etotalk ROM and transplant its Spanish into my ROM, then that is already done! Neither Etotalk nor myself actually translate anything, we both just added the free public app MoreLocale2, which has most translations in it. Using MoreLocale2, the phone becomes 'reasonably' translated, though there may remain some English parts.
cliviu said:
Hi cybermaus
sorry for the noobie question but I didn't own a smartphone since windows mobile. I expect a A750 and it might come unrooted. Do I have to root it before installing the rom or is this done automatically in the flushing process? Thank you.
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This flash is using bootloader method, not recovery, and it will not need root. Upon flash, it will apply root automatically. Use the flash sequence as linked in the first post.
It is strange the size is only 157 mb. I will give it a try
Yes, V0 accidentally had two copies of the rom image inside the rar. It did not hurt, but it bloated the package a bit. The 157GB (164 981 710 bytes) is correct
Good to see you are paying attention though
Remove the Unicom bootup animation
I landed on this page when I was looking for help to remove the Unicom talking bootup animation/sound and remove all Chinese apps from my phone (A750) that I recently picked up.
But I have never done this and I am no developer but can you please help me with a list of procedure that I can follow to use this A750_S148_120428_cybermaus_V1?
If someone has skype or share their phone number I can call to seek help.
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