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Hi guys,
am new to this whole rooting/ROM updating thing.
Would appreciate if someone could guide me to a good ROM for my HERO (currently running stock 1.5)...its an Eastern/Central European version (i.e. has language for Czech, Hungary, Poland etc) and has no market place.
Basically the ROM I am looking for should:
Give market ability
Android 2.1
Fast to use
Give a better/more practical contacts selection option...i.e. the fastest way to select contacts (bypassing having to go through multiple screens!)
Be generally cool and not make me want to buy a new android phone for the next few month!
would also appreciate instructions (or link to) for how to update the ROM.
thanks!
Raidroid seems happiest on my hero from the handful I tried so far
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do you have a link where I can get it from (including instructions)?
thanks
I installed Fresh 2.1.2 a few days ago and am loving it! Looks slick and is fast.
I think in terms of speed, any of the 2.1 roms are great when the hero is overclocked (OC).
I had been using BeHero 1.2+ before the OC patch came out and it was occasionaly sluggish but after I applied the OC patch it is perfect now. LAGLESS
what i really need are links where i can download these things from...from whatever i've found, it seems to be through rapidshare.com which doesn't work...
Latest raidroid is here: http://www.multiupload.com/C54GAT6DLJ
thanks! finally found a site from your link that lets me d/load
Glad to be of assistance, is what we're all here for after all
Whatever ROM you install, I recommend that you install SpellDial to search for your contacts (it is free).
It gives you a T9-style search of your contacts. Type in the name on its telephone keypad and the you will usually get your contact listed within 3 to 4 key presses.
SenseUI already does this.
chachi said:
Glad to be of assistance, is what we're all here for after all
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hello again
now that I finally downloaded this, I don't know how to install it!...
I have an unbranded Hero (i.e. not locked to any network)... do I still need to root my phone first etc?
where can I get instructions on how to install the ROM?
many thanks!
MNK78 said:
hello again
now that I finally downloaded this, I don't know how to install it!...
I have an unbranded Hero (i.e. not locked to any network)... do I still need to root my phone first etc?
where can I get instructions on how to install the ROM?
many thanks!
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yup...you need root access to install ROMs. Google Search on how to unlock your version of the HERO. Good Luck!
What he said.
Google 'how to root HTC hero'
Basically:
allow 3rd party installs, dl and copy the Rom zipfile, flash backup/loading tool and the recovery image to SD, install the tool, run it, backup, then flash the recovery bin to the phone, power off, power back on holding home and power until the green on black text recovery screen comes up, wipe all, then flash from SD and select the raidroid zip
Will take a few mins to flash and reboot, reboot will take a bit longer than usual but that's it in a nutshell.
Good luck ...
ok.. so the day started off with trying to root my hero with the 'one click' unlocker...
finally d/loaded the program, ran it but it somehow couldn't find my android phone (on Win 7)...
wasted a couple of hours on above, then tried it on a WinXP machine... found phone no problem, ran the one-click unlocker and got an error while trying to 'update' (i.e. downgrade ROM)...
so then thought I'd give the 'goldcard method' a go...
followed instructions to the letter...got as far as trying to write the image on the SD card till when I pressed save (on the hex editor) and it gave me a 'cyclic redundancy error'...
not sure what the heck that means!... don't know whether it had anything to do with me not formatting the SD card when sticking it in my PC since WinXP said it needed to be formatted....
however, the instructions didn't say anything about formatting it!... tried to re-insert it and format it but don't get the format option this time....
SD card works fine in phone...
Don't know whether its to do with brand of SD card not being compatible with the 'goldcard' method (San Disk)... read that Kingston works... can't be asked with all the hassle and going out to buy a different one etc etc...
Hoping that a new ROM is released by HTC officially, soon!
Hy. recently buy a new Lenovo A750 with MT6575 chipset but it comes with a rom without multilinguage and Andoid market don't work on him. So please if u have a rom with multilinguage and android market for this phone i will appreciate.
rooted?
Hi,
Is your phone rooted??
Rooting and fixing the market is possible:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25463303&posted=1#post25463303
Thanks
that link was very usefull. now works all the program included market
rom
you can grap the multilan rom from here..
4shared. c o m/zip/AjBnl6Eo/A750_S143_full_multi_lang_V20_.html
or for more info .. go to this link and look at the 5th post
movilesdualsim. c o m/foro/threads/9554-Cocina-MT6575-%28Lenovo-A750%29
Thanks
badermq said:
you can grap the multilan rom from here..
4shared. c o m/zip/AjBnl6Eo/A750_S143_full_multi_lang_V20_.html
or for more info .. go to this link and look at the 5th post
movilesdualsim. c o m/foro/threads/9554-Cocina-MT6575-%28Lenovo-A750%29
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i follow the instructions from the post and now i have "etotalk" multilinguage firmware version without all that "china" programs and store. Thousands of thanks.
Still waiting for a ICS version
The0neMih:
Care to say a few more words? My Problem is, that I bought my A750 in china and the initial firmware is different. Also the bootloader is in chinese and the pictures in the linked post are gone.
Is it really possible to install a completely new flash without actually flashing it? I flashed the A750_recovery_edotalk, but as far as I understand it was only a root.
The mean thing is, that I got google play to work (With help of ColonelZaps blog), but even with MarketEnabler i cannot download google apps and other european stuff (I use a european SIM and I am currently in europe)
Perhaps you could post some pictures, which menu item to press to flash the phone.
Greets!
1. Download the gapps pack
10 8.16 6.171.3 6/go odata/a bc03f6d72216564880f44c5f6921698/4fa49929/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.z ip
2. Extract it to your phone's sd card.
3. Move the apks from sd card to /system/apps/ and change the owner and permissions using Root Explore app.
4. Reboot your phone. Then add your google account: Menu -> settings -> account and sync.
5. Turn on your Wifi or 3G. Open Google Play and log in. Now, you can download and install apps.
gurkenburg said:
The0neMih:
Care to say a few more words? My Problem is, that I bought my A750 in china and the initial firmware is different. Also the bootloader is in chinese and the pictures in the linked post are gone.
Is it really possible to install a completely new flash without actually flashing it? I flashed the A750_recovery_edotalk, but as far as I understand it was only a root.
The mean thing is, that I got google play to work (With help of ColonelZaps blog), but even with MarketEnabler i cannot download google apps and other european stuff (I use a european SIM and I am currently in europe)
Perhaps you could post some pictures, which menu item to press to flash the phone.
Greets!
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There are different custom ROM's & root methods for the K860 & K860i. Most of the root methods & ROM's are compatible with both the K860 and K860i. Read the full thread to be sure.
I'll update this post regularly, if there are any changes needed please say so in the thread or PM me (still WIP for adding the latest stuff).
Below you can find everything!
- Root methods & stock ROM's + MOD's/fixes:
There is an APK root method, linked below, or you can use the original not so easy root method:
I did some research on how to root it.
I found some steps on this Chinese website.
What I understand from it is you have to do the following steps to root:
- Set the phone to USB debugging in it's settings
- Make sure drivers are installed and the phone is recognized well by the phone PC software
- Close all the PC phone software applications
- Make sure no other android or smart/USB-device is connected except for the phone itself
- Download this file: root files, download link is also below in the attachment.
- Unzip it and launch the .exe (executable file) with the Chinese characters (should be first .exe in directory)
- The shell/CMD should start the root process
- The phone will automatically restart, don't touch it or any button, don't interrupt the shell program!
- Now after the reboot of the phone you should press any key on your keyboard when asked
- The shell program should continue, the phone will restart again!
- Again press any key to continue and wait for the shell program to reboot your phone for the third time (this can take some time, be patient!)
- When rebooted the "Operation was successful" message should appear in the shell program
- Now your K860 is rooted! Look for the root app in your phone to confirm. If rooting didn't work, try this process again
- Also update the Superuser or superSU app & binaries
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Root method works, users already confirmed this!
- Easier/better root methods:
Added by kakandariko:
Alternative method.
Added by rugged666:
The same root method as for the P700
Added by jbctiong:
Root apk for K860 + 4.1.2 ROM
- Fixes:
Added by kiotu:
USSD CODE Fix for Native Chinese JB ROMs
Location Service Off FIX
- Stock ROM's:
Added by jbctiong:
Root apk for K860 + 4.1.2 ROM
Added by thongminh:
New rom 4.2.1 Update 24/05/2013
Added by kiotu:
JB 4.2 Latest 130531/30
Added by vikrant82:
K860_1_S_2_003_0020_130605_szb.zip
Added by Holandeserrante:
K860_1_S_2_003_0033_130618_szb.zip & K860i_1_S_2_003_0052_130617_szb.zip
K860_1_S_2_003_0035_130620.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0056_130620.szb
K860_1_S_2_003_0036_130621.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0057_130621.szb
K860_1_S_2_003_0043_130624.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0064_130624.szb & K860_1_S_2_003_0044_130625.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0065_130625.szb
- Links to how to add Google Apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1632945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1582422
Easy method:
Added by Ramanon:
Link
Added by jbctiong:
gapps-jb for 4.1.2/CM10/AOKP ROM
- CWM Recovery
Added by angelsel:
CWM recovery in English for the K860
Added by jbctiong:
Method to Flash Recovery.img for K860
- Custom ROM's.
Added by jbctiong:
"Overseas" Firmware for English users with the Google Apps included.
CM10 (JB 4.1.2), Multi Language, Minor Bugs
More ROM's
Another one.
Newer CM10 ROM
Lidroid v3.1 ROM for K860
AOKP JB 4.1.2 for K860
Added by amoyan:
Lenovo K860 based build ROM with Google Play, no branding, improved battery life
Added by Ramanon:
MIUI ROM for K860i (and K860 as well), beta
Added by Zanderion:
Rooted ROM for k860i
Added by ivantastic:
LIDROID 4.2 (K860)
Added by orgod:
CM10 v.2.5 ROM for K860
Added by thongminh:
Rom Miui Multilanguage update 19/04/2013
Added by kiotu:
kiotu Custom ROM K860 V2.03 - UPDATED 29/06/2013
Added by Holandeserrante:
MIUI ROM K860i 3.6.28
- kiotu kernel
Added by kiotu:
Experimental JB 4.1.2 kernel V4 - UPDATED 12/06/2013
- Other useful international thread about the K860, root, ROM's, ...:
Added by marcoruzza:
Link
I want to note that I'm not responsible for any bricked phone by using these root/ROM's!
It is all at your own risk!
Also backup all data before rooting or flashing the phone!
For the links to the ROM's and other root methods, please Thank those persons!
If you think I helped you with this thread, please hit the Thanks button and make me happy
Is the UI in Chinese?
Arne_B said:
Because I recently bought the Lenovo K860 and am waiting to receive it, I did some research on how to root it
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I just got this phone/phablet as a gift. Specs are quite a beast: 1.4GHz quad core, 1280x720, 8GB ROM, 8MP camera etc.
Would you know if the Android UI is in Chinese? Right now I have the phone for sale on eBay because as far as I can tell, it's not going to work on AT&T or T-Mobile 3G (or more) in the US.
dandv said:
I just got this phone/phablet as a gift. Specs are quite a beast: 1.4GHz quad core, 1280x720, 8GB ROM, 8MP camera etc.
Would you know if the Android UI is in Chinese? Right now I have the phone for sale on ebay because as far as I can tell, it's not going to work on AT&T or T-Mobile 3G (or more) in the US.
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Yeah, it's only compatible with GSM Tri-band or maybe Quad-band. But WCDMA is only operating at the 2100MHz band (3G). So I guess mobile surfing will probably work but calling (2G) won't work in the US.
Default UI is Chinese, but it should have English in the settings also and maybe even Vietnamese.
I have a K860
I've bought a Lenovo K860, it works fine in Spain. It comes with english and chinese languages. Easily root as you say before. Over 12400 antutu benchmark in my device, but I see until 14500 in others. The camera works perfect and makes awesome photographies. Games and apps runs very fast, GTAIII, Bard`s Tale, PES12, FIFA12, Asphalt 7....
Cons?
Magnetometer compatibility, by the time I don`t found compass app working.
Only chinese development by the moment. In fact there is a recovery.img available and two or three MIUI roms, aal in chinese only:crying:
If you want any other info, contact me, and sorry my bad english.
superabienator said:
I've bought a Lenovo K860, it works fine in Spain. It comes with english and chinese languages. Easily root as you say before. Over 12400 antutu benchmark in my device, but I see until 14500 in others. The camera works perfect and makes awesome photographies. Games and apps runs very fast, GTAIII, Bard`s Tale, PES12, FIFA12, Asphalt 7....
Cons?
Magnetometer compatibility, by the time I don`t found compass app working.
Only chinese development by the moment. In fact there is a recovery.img available and two or three MIUI roms, aal in chinese only:crying:
If you want any other info, contact me, and sorry my bad english.
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So you can confirm it is rootable with the above tutorial?
I think my previous smartphone (Galaxy Mini) didn't even have a magnetometer, so if that doesn't work properly I think it won't annoy me.
Arne_B said:
So you can confirm it is rootable with the above tutorial?
I think my previous smartphone (Galaxy Mini) didn't even have a magnetometer, so if that doesn't work properly I think it won't annoy me.
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Yes, confirmed, it works perfect for me.
And I`m agree with you, magnetometer isn`t big problem, but it work fine in test, fails the app compatibility, I think it´s a rom fail and it will be solved with updates.
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superabienator said:
Yes, confirmed, it works perfect for me.
And I`m agree with you, magnetometer isn`t big problem, but it work fine in test, fails the app compatibility, I think it´s a rom fail and it will be solved with updates.
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PD: You must activate gapps by changing the permissions in /system/ by default google apps are prohibited in china.
Messiah sioneyS
superabienator said:
PD: You must activate gapps by changing the permissions in /system/ by default google apps are prohibited in china.
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So I'll have to enable 775 (rwx-rwx-rw) permissions in that folder?
guys, i am based in china and thought about this phone or the haier x5 pad511.
if the ui is also working in english i ld get it. am just worried lenovo wont release a JB update and if i root it (i have never rooted anything besides a bag of marshmallows) i loose any functionality. is there a JB rom? the miui is pretty ok.
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So I'll have to enable 775 (rwx-rwx-rw) permissions in that folder?
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I think yes, you must download gmail.apk, play store, maps.apk, etc, second you must copy and paste with root explorer in/system, and at last open the permissions of any lenovo apk in /system and put the same permissions in google apks.
I hope you understand my bad english.
hi is it easy to replace stock OS? i m in china and want to use english OS and am not sure if the installed OS has google market and so on.
Any advice? would love to run a JB version or MIUI on it
The stock OS has an option to use an English UI. Market and some other Google Apps might not yet be installed.
To do this you can read the following topics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582422
so anyone running the phone on its stock ui or know if the stock ui comes with google play? if not can i just take a g play apk from here and install it on mt k860?
Hello, can I ask to you about the Lenovo.
How about the battery life?
Have stock ui call record?
Have it IP telephony client like in miui?
Thank you a lot
Отправлено с моего MI-ONE Plus через Tapatalk
FelBJ said:
hi is it easy to replace stock OS? i m in china and want to use english OS
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I read somewhere that the Android it ships with supports Chinese, English, and possibly Vietnamese.
I think you probably read that over here
dandv said:
I read somewhere that the Android it ships with supports Chinese, English, and possibly Vietnamese.
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yeah thanks i nearly forgot i read it proximately 3 posts prior :angel: anyway, i wanna know if theres an option fro easy market apk install, i hope i dont have to root or anything i thought i can just put market as apk on the sd card and install it.
btw. is the UI great or does it make sence to find a miui jelly beans... i m not sure if lenovo does code a JB
I don't really think there is a way without root for the Lenovo.
Someone reported that it works on a Galaxy 5 (i5503) without doing root:
How To Enable Android Market on i5503 or Galaxy 5 and Galaxy S
Filed under: Android by Ahmed Ali — 38 Comments
December 22, 2010
recently i bought Samsung i5503 (Galaxy 5) and i took more than two weeks to be able to use android on my handset
so i decided to share what i got with u .let’s start
U must move your data from internal memory to external memory
there r two method
The First :
1. ensure your handset “Galaxy 5″ is set to use 24-hour format
(applications-> Settings-> date and time -> Use 24-hour format
2. launch the Phone-pad
3. enter the following
*#272* the follow it with the time on the phone (4 digits) then follow it with #
example, the time on my phone now is 15:33 hence I shall enter *#272*1533#
4. the phone shall display a new window
5. select “XSG” and hit “install”
the Phone shall reload and your “Market Apps” icon which be there
this method didn’t work with me but it works with some friends of mine
The Second Method
1. ensure your handset “Galaxy 5″ is set to use 24-hour format
(applications-> Settings-> date and time -> Use 24-hour format
2. launch the Phone-pad
3. enter *#06# and store the number which will appear
4. in the phone-pad write *#272*xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx” xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is the number u got from step 3
5. the phone shall display a new window
6. select “XSG” and hit “install”
the Phone shall reload and your “Market Apps” icon which be there
enjoy
Thanks To @Khal3d
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Sorry for the big quote but I can't post any outside links.
is lenovo release the source code for this handheld?
k860 root
So,did you receive your K860.Is it really possible to root without risk
Arne_B said:
Because I recently bought the Lenovo K860 and am waiting to receive it, I did some research on how to root it.
I found some steps on a Chinese website.
What I understand form it is you have to do the following steps to root:
- Set the phone to USB debugging in the settings
- Make sure drivers are installed and the phone is recognized well by the default phone PC software
- Close all the PC phone software applications
- Make sure no other android or smart/USB-device is connected except for the phone itself.
- Download this file: root files
- Unzip it and launch the .exe (executable file) with the Chinese characters (should be first .exe in directory). Launch it with Administrator privileges.
- The shell should start the root process.
- The phone will automatically restart, don't touch it or any button, don't interrupt the shell program!!
- Now after the reboot you should press a key.
- The shell program should continue, the phone will restart again!
- Again press a key to continue and wait for the shell program to reboot your phone for the third time (this can take some time).
- When rebooted the "Operation was successful" message should appear in the shell program.
- Now your K860 is rooted! Look for the root app in your phone to confirm. If rooting didn't work, try this process again.
I want to note that I'm not responsible for any bricked phone by using this root process! I didn't do it myself yet, so it's all at your own risk!
Also backup all data before rooting the phone!
Because I don't have this phone at the moment I can't try to root it just yet. So if anyone got it rooted using this method, let me know!
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No not yet still waiting for it.
I'll update when I have it and post my findings about routing it and putting Google Play and so on it.
Also, I think that someone in this thread has said this method works
Dear Friends,
I'm having problem with "Pantech Sky Vega A850L" .... I bought it used from the local market. It was working fine until after a day , I popped out the SIM & restarted the phone. Since then, it shows me a screen saying "System Restart because of Application Operation Error". I found a ROM online but dont know how to flash it as everything I found was in Chinese or Korean. Can any good soul here help me?
kasqureshi said:
Dear Friends,
I'm having problem with "Pantech Sky Vega A850L" .... I bought it used from the local market. It was working fine until after a day , I popped out the SIM & restarted the phone. Since then, it shows me a screen saying "System Restart because of Application Operation Error". I found a ROM online but dont know how to flash it as everything I found was in Chinese or Korean. Can any good soul here help me?
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well if you dont really need to flash the rom you can go into recovery by holding power button and volume down or up while the device is off and you can factory reset from there. let me know if anything happens, im on pretty much most of the day.
Trozzul said:
well if you dont really need to flash the rom you can go into recovery by holding power button and volume down or up while the device is off and you can factory reset from there. let me know if anything happens, im on pretty much most of the day.
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Yes, I did the factory reset but to no avail. Then, a friend found me this link "unable to post link here"
One of the posts in this links said.....
""""Offline brush ROM Method:
- You must use Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
- *** If never install USB Driver *** First download and install: L Edition / K Edition / S version
- Download Offline brush ROM Toolkit: Flash ROM Tools (2012/12/24)
- Download mobile phone *. Binx ROM: L version V2.22 / K version V2.22 / S version v2.22
eg A850L version, you need the *. binx of the ROM file into "\ FLASH ROM \ sky_update \ IM-A850L" within the Folder
Decompression tool kit, and copy the ROM file into the appropriate Folder within
Then perform clear_flashrom_settings.cmd
Performed after online_flash_rom.cmd, mindful of the need to enable the IE Compatibility View feature
When to see a "purple blue button" can close an IE Browser
Finally execute flash_rom.cmd, once an option is picked
Point back to it once a cmd box is by clicking a keyboard, it will automatically play out a IE Browser
It frames the left, then click "Allow"
If all goes well, will see a "pink button"
Data Loading ...
Entire brush ROM about twenty minutes to complete the process """"""""""
the brush ROM tool kit I downloaded opens up IE pages in Korean ..... helpless!
kasqureshi said:
Yes, I did the factory reset but to no avail. Then, a friend found me this link "unable to post link here"
One of the posts in this links said.....
""""Offline brush ROM Method:
- You must use Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
- *** If never install USB Driver *** First download and install: L Edition / K Edition / S version
- Download Offline brush ROM Toolkit: Flash ROM Tools (2012/12/24)
- Download mobile phone *. Binx ROM: L version V2.22 / K version V2.22 / S version v2.22
eg A850L version, you need the *. binx of the ROM file into "\ FLASH ROM \ sky_update \ IM-A850L" within the Folder
Decompression tool kit, and copy the ROM file into the appropriate Folder within
Then perform clear_flashrom_settings.cmd
Performed after online_flash_rom.cmd, mindful of the need to enable the IE Compatibility View feature
When to see a "purple blue button" can close an IE Browser
Finally execute flash_rom.cmd, once an option is picked
Point back to it once a cmd box is by clicking a keyboard, it will automatically play out a IE Browser
It frames the left, then click "Allow"
If all goes well, will see a "pink button"
Data Loading ...
Entire brush ROM about twenty minutes to complete the process """"""""""
the brush ROM tool kit I downloaded opens up IE pages in Korean ..... helpless!
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can you post the link of 850 L offline brush rom toolkit please.
Mooziefy said:
can you post the link of 850 L offline brush rom toolkit please.
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Inbox, i will give you link
Install stock rom
I figure out your problem, i think you should install a stock rom .BINX for Vega Pantech to restore OS.
Mooziefy said:
can you post the link of 850 L offline brush rom toolkit please.
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@Mooziefy @0902135377 @kasqureshi
Installing a .BINX file is one option but you can also flash a stable custom ROM from CWM Recovery. The first link below has a link to the "Fastboot Mode Drivers" as well.
Incase you are still looking. here is your answer
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/kitkat-rom-english-guide-custom-rom-t2995865/post58010939#post58010939
and here too
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/27-07-2014-cyanogenmod-4-4-4-1-vega-r3-t2830919
There may be other threads as well.
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Regards,
I need help...with A890s
Hello to all you experts.
I just acquired A890s and it is on ROM in which alot of features are not working.
i want to reset back to stock. I have downloaded latest binx file but i do not how to flash it.
Sky Vega Flash Tool B2 fails to work. Any help in this regard would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Guyz can you help me about my phone sky vega IM-850L MODEL coz when i update my phone with W/S. Then its said it will turn of after 5 mins then its restart after that my phone hang.. only vega u can see on the screen then its hang..?do you know how to fix it? Pls help me guyz
I went through a similar situation and had to get it flashed with a new ROM. I tried installing 6.0 but it didn't work. I went for 5.0 instead.
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Today, I proudly present GomdoLight KitKat for KOREAN LG G / G2 / G3 / G3A / G3cat6 / Gflex / GK / Gpro / Gpro2 / LTE3 / Vu2 / Vu3 / Gpad7LTE, one of the most widely used (with 20,000+ users approximately) stock-based custom firmware in South Korea.
GomdoLight is more than 3 year old already (first version released on 19th December 2012), and is very mature.
Technically speaking GomdoLight is NOT a complete ROM, but rather a large-scale patch, which modifies official stock firmware to remove all the unnecessary components preloaded by operator/manufacturer, and reorganizes key system parts to 'basic' Android OS with manufacturer's flavor. For some devices GomdoLight's own specialized tool 'GomdoLight Sideloader' can make it possible to install GomdoLight directly over the stock firmware, even without rooting or flashing custom recovery!
GomdoLight is compatible with the following devices (BOLD indicates GomdoLight Sideloader support - no root required)
LG Optimus G: LG-F180S, LG-F180K, LG-F180L ("G")
LG G2: LG-F320S, LG-F320K, LG-F320L ("G2")
LG G3: LG-F400S, LG-F400K, LG-F400L ("G3")
LG G3A: LG-F410S ("G3A")
LG G3 Cat.6: LG-F460S, LG-F460K, LG-F460L ("G3")
LG G Flex: LG-F340S, LG-F340K, LG-F340L ("Gflex")
LG GK: LG-F220K ("GK")
LG G Pro: LG-F240S, LG-F240K, LG-F240L ("Gpro")
LG G Pro 2: LG-F350S, LG-F350K, LG-F350L ("Gpro2")
LG Gx: LG-F310L, LG-F310LR ("Gx")
LG Optimus LTE3: LG-F260S ("LTE3")
LG Optimus Vu2: LG-F200S, LG-F200K, LG-F200L ("Vu2")
LG Vu 3: LG-F300S, LG-F300K, LG-F300L ("Vu3")
LG G Pad 7.0 LTE: LG-V410 ("Gpad7LTE")
A very thorough and extensive (probably, the most extensive on entire xda) manual is provided at the download page, which contains literally everything you need to know to install GomdoLight. FAILURE TO READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE INSTALLING WILL ALWAYS LEAD TO VARIOUS UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Needless to say, I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS ALREADY ADDRESSED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Due to xda forum's limits (in functionality) I am posting a link to the separate (external) DOWNLOAD PAGE. There is no way I can link to each section in the document in xda posts, since xda does not support HTML tag. However some portions of the document are also introduced here.
▶ GomdoLight Download / Manual Page
GomdoLight TUTORIALS:
Want to read the built-in user manual again?
Need help using GomdoLight Flag functions?
Installing an EasyMod package? (Sorry the tutorial is in Korean, but screenshots will help)
XDA:DevDB Information
GomdoLight KitKat, ROM for various LGE devices
Contributors
juniecho
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Firmware Required: STOCK FIRMWARE (Firmware compatibility table available)
Based On: STOCK FIRMWARE
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.0
Created 2015-02-26
Last Updated 2015-12-31
CHANGELOG for older versions
Version History:
2015. 12. 31. - Wave 4, initial release
UPDATE LEVEL: MAJOR / IMPORTANCE: VERY HIGH
CHANGELOG:
Oh god, have I abandoned this thread this long? So many changes, sorry, I can't list them all.
A lot of things are now even better than ever. Trust me.
[#GLKITKATCOMMONUPDATE]
EMERGENCY NOTICE, etc.
Nothing for now.
* For those who have waited for a long time, sorry for being late, and thank you very much.
D838 version Please..
jabi_james said:
D838 version Please..
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it might work if you choose F350K or F350L. (be sure to nandroid before trying)
Way do you mean writing:
juniecho said:
(be sure to nandroid before trying)
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What should I do? Make nandroid backup?
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WySwiftKey'owane i wyTapatalk'owane z mojego LG G Pro Drugiego Wspaniałego.
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Swiftkeyed and Taptalked from my Great LG G Pro The Second
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TomeG2kc aka Tomasz G.
TomeG2kc said:
Way do you mean writing:
What should I do? Make nandroid backup?
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yes.
Wow
This looks really good just today I was thinking I really don't like lollipop and much prefer kk, this really looks too good to be true I cannot wait to try this, I only wish my D838 running 10f firmware was supported please if anyone trys on the same version as me let me know I don't have a recovery installed at this moment in time I didn't believe we can make a full nandroid backup and full restore on this phone please correct me if I'm wrong.
But thanks for sharing this looks brilliant!
bjscott55 said:
I don't have a recovery installed at this moment in time I didn't believe we can make a full nandroid backup and full restore on this phone please correct me if I'm wrong.
But thanks for sharing this looks brilliant!
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if you can run this zip (via gomdolight sideloader tool) you can make a backup image of system partition (gomdolight installer supports that by GUI), instead of nandroid.
the main menu will have 'system image backup/restore'. it will use dd command in the background to take a raw image of each system partition, but NOT the data partition.
Tried on f350 L very good system enhancement. Hope this will release on lollipop. Thank you for sharing.
juniecho said:
if you can run this zip (via gomdolight sideloader tool) you can make a backup image of system partition (gomdolight installer supports that by GUI), instead of nandroid.
the main menu will have 'system image backup/restore'. it will use dd command in the background to take a raw image of each system partition, but NOT the data partition.
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Thanks for reply, yes I've made a system backup with adb in case anything did happen but same story cannot backup data partition which really i do want backing up before trying anything its not the biggest loss in the world but you know what its like constantly starting from scratch spending alot of time getting things back how they were, ill leave it a fue days and see if anyone trys on D838 if not ill just have to try myself
Thanks though juniecho! Ill try sideloader sometime this week.
bjscott55 said:
cannot backup data partition which really i do want backing up before trying anything its not the biggest loss in the world but you know what its like constantly starting from scratch spending alot of time getting things back how they were, ill leave it a fue days and see if anyone trys on D838 if not ill just have to try myself
Thanks though juniecho! Ill try sideloader sometime this week.
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you could use the stock LG BACKUP to back up apps and settings. that thing is almost as powerful as titanium.
juniecho said:
you could use the stock LG BACKUP to back up apps and settings. that thing is almost as powerful as titanium.
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You know what I've never even blinked a eye lid at that app ill give it ago now! Thanks for the info!!
mackinz said:
Tried on f350 L very good system enhancement. Hope this will release on lollipop. Thank you for sharing.
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right now lollipop is not supported because:
1) current lollipop firmware has a LOT of bugs including random reboots. LGE completely failed in quality control.
2) LGE is very developer-unfriendly. lollipop's selinux enforced there is practically no way for novice users to root after updating. and they have no plan to officially unlock bootloader.
when LGE changes their hostile attitude towards developers, and improve their firmware quality, i will surely reconsider lollipop support.
p.s. and, also note that the overall user experience is WAY BETTER with kitkat (as for now)
juniecho said:
right now lollipop is not supported because:
1) current lollipop firmware has a LOT of bugs including random reboots. LGE completely failed in quality control.
2) LGE is very developer-unfriendly. lollipop's selinux enforced there is practically no way for novice users to root after updating. and they have no plan to officially unlock bootloader.
when LGE changes their hostile attitude towards developers, and improve their firmware quality, i will surely reconsider lollipop support.
p.s. and, also note that the overall user experience is WAY BETTER with kitkat (as for now)
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Yes I experince random reboot in lollipop. I see it's really hard to bring this to lollipop. But I happy using this now. Many thanks!
A great effort
Hi there.
First of all, I must appreciate your effort in developing Gomdolight. The effort you have put in to make us understand the installation process through flow charts, paragraphs, external links is indeed commendable. Bravo Zulu.
I have literally read each and every word of your user/installation manual and linked pages as well, strictly following your instructions. I have successfully installed Gomdolight in my F350L (G Pro 2). It is working very fine and I have no issues with it. As you also described, it very much responds to the user requirements and inputs and requests. Which is indeed a plus point.
Previously I was using Vietnamese ROMs on my LG Gx (F310L) and on this phone as well but it was not that impressive. One simply looses the strength and interface of stock ROM which in my opinion is of extreme importance. The reason I installed those ROMs was simple ... I do not live in Korea and using a Korean version in some other country. So I wanted to get rid of Korean pre-installed apps, wanted to have SIM tools in my app drawer, wanted to get rid of 'Call to Korea/Call to Local' dialogue each time I make call, wanted to have lengthy sms app, wanted to dial my network operator USSD codes as desired e.g *1111# (previously it was making it a voice call). All these 'desires' were very much fulfilled by those custom ROMs but at the same time I used to loose stock ROM interface and certain of its capabilities.
By using Gomdolight, I have the interface and power of stock ROM, I have got rid of pre-installed Korean apps which is very good infact and it makes me very happy and satisfied every time I look at my device.
Although I could not get rid of 'Call to Korea/Call to Local' dialogue and could not check my bill status by dialing *1111#. No problem , I can live with it.
Not sure of other problems but there is a way to get rid of 'Call to Korea/Call to Local' dialogue. A lot of man hours would be required for this job but it will eventually work. Just save all your numbers with + sign and country code. e.g. If you are in Pakistan then save all numbers in phone book like +92 XXX 1234567.
The problem of USSD code is inevitable. Not having SIM tools in app drawer is not a big issue - thats not so important.
Regards
Changelog request
juniecho said:
Not available (first release)
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I have already appreciated the quality work you have done by developing this excellent system enhancement patch.
Now I would request to to consider making an upgrade for non-Korea residents.
As for now, the device doesn't recognize that it is in some other country thats why it takes every call made from it as a roaming call and therefore asks "Call to Korea / Call to Local". I will try to upload some screen shots if I have the permission as my status is very preliminary.
Secondly, the device doesn't accept USSD codes of my network and doesn't call its helpline as well (e.g. 111, *1111# etc). This is probably because these are not used in Korea. If you can suggest a fix for this as well then it will be highly appreciated.
Regards.
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Good Day,
First of all, I must appreciate your effort in developing Gomdolight. The effort you have put in to make us understand the installation process through flow charts, paragraphs, external links is indeed commendable. Bravo Zulu.
I have literally read each and every word of your user/installation manual and linked pages as well, strictly following your instructions. I have successfully installed Gomdolight in my F350L (G Pro 2). It is working very fine and I have no issues with it. As you also described, it very much responds to the user requirements and inputs and requests. Which is indeed a plus point.
Previously I was using Vietnamese ROMs on my LG Gx (F310L) and on this phone as well but it was not that impressive. One simply looses the strength and interface of stock ROM which in my opinion is of extreme importance. The reason I installed those ROMs was simple ... I do not live in Korea and using a Korean version in some other country. So I wanted to get rid of Korean pre-installed apps, wanted to have SIM tools in my app drawer, wanted to get rid of 'Call to Korea/Call to Local' dialogue each time I make call, wanted to have lengthy sms app, wanted to dial my network operator USSD codes as desired e.g *1111# (previously it was making it a voice call). All these 'desires' were very much fulfilled by those custom ROMs but at the same time I used to loose stock ROM interface and certain of its capabilities.
By using Gomdolight, I have the interface and power of stock ROM, I have got rid of pre-installed Korean apps which is very good infact and it makes me very happy and satisfied every time I look at my device.
Although I could not get rid of 'Call to Korea/Call to Local' dialogue and could not check my bill status by dialing *1111#. No problem , I can live with it.
Not sure of other problems but there is a way to get rid of 'Call to Korea/Call to Local' dialogue. A lot of man hours would be required for this job but it will eventually work. Just save all your numbers with + sign and country code. e.g. If you are in Pakistan then save all numbers in phone book like +92 XXX 1234567.
The problem of USSD code is inevitable. Not having SIM tools in app drawer is not a big issue - thats not so important.
Regards
seefunium said:
I have already appreciated the quality work you have done by developing this excellent system enhancement patch.
Now I would request to to consider making an upgrade for non-Korea residents.
As for now, the device doesn't recognize that it is in some other country thats why it takes every call made from it as a roaming call and therefore asks "Call to Korea / Call to Local". I will try to upload some screen shots if I have the permission as my status is very preliminary.
Secondly, the device doesn't accept USSD codes of my network and doesn't call its helpline as well (e.g. 111, *1111# etc). This is probably because these are not used in Korea. If you can suggest a fix for this as well then it will be highly appreciated.
Regards.
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i heard that the 'call to korea' issue is notorious for korean phones, could you check this out?
For Call to Korean issue, just check "Dialer's Settings" and set the country code to 0092.
http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f118/lg-optimus-lte2-f160l-english-193577/#sthash.LRKmheK0.dpuf
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i think he refers to the custom long distance call prefix. maybe you could pick other country code as well?
as for the USSD issue, right now i have no clue, but i will keep digging on it.
UPDATE - Wave 2, revision 3
UPDATE LEVEL: MEDIUM / IMPORTANCE: HIGH
UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS:
One-touch upgrade via 'Upgrade/Repair' option
CHANGELOG:
Improved GomdoLight Engine scripts
Faster boot time, reduced processor load during boot
Improved GomdoLight operational status notifications
Slightly improved battery efficiency
'Update Center' components updated
installed and running on my D838 HK 16G and selected F350K, it's seems everything OK, but tried some game when landscape the screen reversed.