Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damage to your device. You are following this tutorial at your own risk (not to discourage anyone, though as safe as this process maybe I will not take blame for anyone's bad luck). Apart from the tutorial explanation and some pictures I do not own any of the methods/tools/ROMs/FW in this tutorial/guide, I respect the works done here by the developers and I have no involvement in there works neither am I claiming so
Optional: download the android SDK
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Some Common Knowledge
Stock Firmware: Is needed when you get your phone stuck in a boot-loop(not getting past the splash/start-up screen) OR if you're having trouble updating through OTA updates or Kies (I had my share of both)
Odin: Is used to Flash a stock/Official FW and in Galaxy R's case CWM as well
CWM: This is needed to back up your device's current FW and to install custom ROMs
Super User: This thing gives you root access
Custom ROMs: For when the stock FW seems too dull or when you need to tweak your device to your liking. For the sake of keeping this guide simple and "streamlined" this would not be discussed in this post
This Tutorial assumes that you have little or no knowledge on flashing/modifying your phone's OS/Firmware
Things you'll need:
1. Odin
2. CWM
3. Super User
4. Flashable ROM/Firmware available here Courtesy of The-Droidster
5. A FULLY CHARGED Galaxy R aka Royale aka Galaxy Z (aka Galaxy S2's adopted brother aka Loki Get it cuz it's low key )
6. A USB data cable
7. A PC (I'm using a windows PC)
8. Patience and time
For Personal ease keep all downloads in a separate folder dedicated for Android "Hacking"
STEP 1A: Downloading/installing Tools
Extract Odin
CWM DO NOT EXTRACT
From the link above download Super User shown here: DO NOT EXTRACT
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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STEP 1B: Downloading Firmware
Open the Official ROM link provided and choose the Firmware you like (Depending upon region/languages and OS version)
After Downloading the zip file extract it
You Should get either:
1. Three additional .tar/.tar.md5 files DO NOT EXTRACT THESE
OR
2. A single .tar/.tar.md5 file DO NOT EXTRACT THIS
The extracted files should look like this:
STEP 2: Set up
Turn off your FULLY CHARGED phone (It's better to have a fully charged phone but above 50% is good too)
Open Odin from the folder:
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Allow it run:
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Set it up like this making sure everything else is unchecked
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Now put the phone in Download Mode. On your phone press and hold the volume down, home and power buttons as shown (power button last)
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The following screen would appear:
Press the Volume up button (Because you're a bad ass!)
Now connect the USB data cable with the phone and computer
After a few minutes (of downloading the drivers) you should see this:
Now everything is setup and you can start flashing/Installing a Firmware
STEP 3: Flashing the phone.
As mentioned before you would have either 3 or just 1 .tar/.tar.md5 files from extracting the FW
Here is how you put the extracted files in Odin.
For three files
The file containing the word CODE goes in PDA
The file containing the word MODEM goes in PHONE
The file containing the word CSC goes in CSC
AS Shown here:
For a single .tar/ .tar.md5 file, place the file in the PDA
Click Start and wait for the Yellow rectangle to go green and you're done.
The phone will start automatically and take a few minutes on first boot (so be patient)
And you've Flashed your phone! Hoorah!
Now on to CWM and Root!
Place the Super User .zip file and the Custom ROM .zip in the internal SD of the phone (not the SD card)
STEP 4: Clockwork Recovery Mod aka CWM
Launch Odin, keeping the previous settings
Click the PDA button and open the CWM file: it should look like this
Turn off your phone
Put it in to Download Mode using the volume down, Home and Power Buttons.
Connect the device and PC
Be a Bad ass again!
Hit Start on Odin
Wait for Reboot! ....aaaaand then turn off!
Turn the device ON
After seeing the GalaxyR logo immediately hit the VOLUME UP and HOME buttons
If you see this:
Congratulations! You just installed CWM
STEP 5: Super User/Root access
Note: Recovery navigates using power up and down and to enter the power button
From the CWM select "Install zip from sdcard"
Look for the Super User .zip file and select it
Select yes to install
Reboot!
Now you would have a super user icon in your apps!
Congratulations! You just rooted your phone!
Change log (01/09/2012):
Removed Custom ROM tutorial (it was too generic)
Some minor changes in the descriptions, thanks to The-Droidster
Thanks:
The-Droidster
Adam77Root
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If you want to thank me help me find a nice place in Liverpool near the University
Just your average neighbourhood Potato :silly:
Thanks buddy for your extra effort. Unfortunately this thread has been made before.
Check this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406880&highlight=guide
kataria.vikesh said:
Thanks buddy for your extra effort. Unfortunately this thread has been made before.
Check this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406880&highlight=guide
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I know for a fact that there are more than just one tutorial out there, I just tried to make a simplified and yet a more detailed Guide as best as I could
I even added pretty pictures
Very well written!
Good job buddy! This could just be the new one stop thread for flashing, rooting and installing cwm for Galaxy R!
However there are a few subtle changes that I would like to mention!
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
download the android SDK It is important for installing drivers and tools etc
Not so mandatory for the purpose of flashing and rooting! Drivers get installed automatically, when the device is connected to the PC(Be sure you have Internet connectivity just in case windows has to look up for updated drivers!)
2. Things you'll need:
1. Odin
2. CWM
Use this link for the CWM recovery! It has been optimised by Adam and does not need to be extracted!
As such make corrections here as well:
Extract Odin and CWM (DO NOT EXTRACT the zip folder inside the CWM)
From the link above download Super User shown here: DO NOT EXTRACT
3. STEP 1B: Downloading Firmware
Open the Official ROM link provided and choose the Firmware you like (Depending upon region/languages and OS version)
After Downloading the zip file extract it
You Should get three additional .zip/.tar/.rar files DO NOT EXTRACT THESE
The extracted files should look like this:
You are being very specific here! The 3 files format is not applicable to all ROM's for Galaxy R. Rather almost all the Stock ROM's come as a single *.tar or *.tar.md5 package that is directly loaded into the PDA section of ODIN! No other files are required!
So please make corrections at relevant places like here:As mentioned before you would have 3 .zip/.tar files from extracting the FW
Here is how you put the extracted files in Odin.
The file containing the word CODE goes in PDA
The file containing the word MODEM goes in PHONE
The file containing the word CSC goes in CSC
4. [*]Reboot! ....aaaaand then turn off!
Odin always Auto Reboots the device after flashing. So no need to manually do that.
5. Now the most important thing:
I recommend that you completely remove the section for flashing custom ROM's.
Reason: Each Custom ROM developer will have his/her own method of installing the ROM. Though most of it is generic, still there are quite a few steps that are different for each ROM. So the discussion regarding installing a custom ROm better be kept confined to the thread of that particular ROM. As such it would be wise to remove all references to Customs ROM's from the guide. Keep it focused on the three imp. things...which you already have done very well!:good:
Thnx!
Good Job
X-627 said:
I know for a fact that there are more than just one tutorial out there, I just tried to make a simplified and yet a more detailed Guide as best as I could
I even added pretty pictures
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thanks a lot buddy, yes , old tutorial was there but your's is much more newbee friendly and elobrated :good:
How perfect of you to make this thorough guide right now!
I am having KIES issues and was just in need of this "three-step" procedure for flashing stock and restoring CWM. (I'm not sure if I can flash stock through CWM, therefore I just overwrite CWM and redo the whole thing).
BR, Martin
By the way, there's a mistake in the OP.
You are writing "After seeing the GalaxyR logo immediately hit the VOLUME UP and POWER buttons"
which should say VOLUME UP and HOME buttons.
And tbh why bother to do this, if someone is already repacking every stock firmware with CWM? So that everything is done on automatic basic?
UnknownzD said:
And tbh why bother to do this, if someone is already repacking every stock firmware with CWM? So that everything is done on automatic basic?
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I don't understand brother! Can you be more clear?
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@OP: There's a problem with the screenshots. Plz re-upload to some other site!
Thnx!
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@OP: There's a problem with the screenshots. Plz re-upload to some other site!
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What sort of problem? I checked using a different PC (I wasn't logged into) it seemed fine.
Here's the link. If you're having trouble with the images still let me know
Yup buddy, confirmed. There's definitely some problem with the images. I can only see the final CWM image. All other images are broken. Tried with different browsers. Why don't you re-upload them to a site like postimg.com?
EDIT: Scratch that! The images are back on Might be some temporary problem with the image hosting site!
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Ok I'm going to drop a tip to justin about this guide! Who knows maybe this becomes THE one stop thread for flashing replacing the current one!
But before that could you plz implement these few changes?
Things you'll need:
1. Odin
2. CWM
3. Super User
4. Flashable ROM/Firmware available here Courtesy of The-Droidster
5. Optional Custom ROM (Not Discussed in this post... sorry)
6. A FULLY CHARGED Galaxy R aka Royale aka Galaxy Z (aka Galaxy S2's adopted brother aka Loki Get it cuz it's low key )
7. A USB data cable
8. A PC (I'm using a windows PC)
9. Patience and time
Extract Odin
CWM :DO NOT EXTRACT
From the link above download Super User shown here: DO NOT EXTRACT
Open the Official ROM link provided and choose the Firmware you like (Depending upon region/languages and OS version)
After Downloading the zip file extract it
You Should get
3 additional *.tar or *.tar.md5 files DO NOT EXTRACT THESE OR
Get a single *.tar or *.tar.md5 file DO NOT EXTRACT THIS
The extracted files should look like this:
STEP 3: Flashing the phone.
As mentioned before you would have either 3 or just 1 *.tar or *.tar.md5 files from extracting the FW
[*] For a single *.tar or *.tar.md5 file, place the file in the PDA
The-Droidster said:
I don't understand brother! Can you be more clear?
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@OP: There's a problem with the screenshots. Plz re-upload to some other site!
Thnx!
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Actually I have stated here already :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861954
The mmc_cap_erase bug can actually takes place at the very first time just after the device rebooted with ICS firmware. And if you just switch off the device after flashing the kernel in order to flash the CWM. There is a chance that your device is already bricked during this process. The only safe method to do this is to replace the recovery image inside the stock firmware with a secured CWM (which using a flawless kernel), such that you have a chance to immediately flash a kernel in CWM after the device rebooted.
When the device is rebooted automatically after using odin, it will get into recovery mode first before going any further, therefore no damage can be done as the device never booted with a flawed kernel.
Therefore the method OP mentioned is actually unsafe as well.
oh btw, it is funny to see how many people that are using Galaxy tab 10.1 have bricked their device after updating to ICS 4.0.4, it seems like none of their users / devs have found that MMC_CAP_ERASE is enabled on their device as well lol But I guess I will just make a thread in a minute or so to get them noticed.
When the device is rebooted automatically after using odin, it will get into recovery mode first before going any further, therefore no damage can be done as the device never booted with a flawed kernel.
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Oh well! I think now I understand what u r trying to convey. I found it a bit difficult to understand by reading the original thread that you created.
So what you are trying to say is:
After flashing the repacked ROM that you have provided via ODIN, the device won't boot into the OS! Rather it would boot directly into CWM that you have packed into the ROM. This way you can flash a secure kernel before the first boot itself! So there's no risk of bricking bcoz the Stock kernel won't ever be loaded! Ingenious my boy! Great!:good: How long have you been playing around with this?
Having said that, the guide the OP has posted is not only about flashing ICS ROM's but also for GB ROM's. What the OP can do is add an exception for ICS ROM's and a link to your repacked ROM would fit in well I guess!
How to remove CWM??
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How to remove CWM??<br />
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Flash back stock rom
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I req only thread should b made....
As it wld nly create a mess/confusion to any new bie..
I m personally confused to which thread to follow
Hope every bdy understands
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How to unroot SGR???
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simran_57 said:
How to unroot SGR???
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Flash to stock F.W
simran_57 said:
How to unroot SGR???
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Either flash stock kernel back or flash back entire stock rom..
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Problems!! D:
I tried to flash Stock Recovery (Singapore ROM, that's where I live), it gave me an error saying:
Partition size is small! [Bin:2059792(4KB) > Part:131072(4KB)]
WriteExt4Partition: Error to OpenCompExt4![err:0xa]
DownloadPartition_odin: Error to WriteExt4Partition![err:0xa]
Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin![err:0xa]
Halp! What to do! Can't get past Samsung logo splash now. Stuck in boot loop. :crying:
shikhargpt said:
I tried to flash Stock Recovery (Singapore ROM, that's where I live), it gave me an error saying:
Partition size is small! [Bin:2059792(4KB) > Part:131072(4KB)]
WriteExt4Partition: Error to OpenCompExt4![err:0xa]
DownloadPartition_odin: Error to WriteExt4Partition![err:0xa]
Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin![err:0xa]
Halp! What to do! Can't get past Samsung logo splash now. Stuck in boot loop. :crying:
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Flash a stock ROM via ODIN.
Thnx!
Related
So i have taken alot from this community, as in information. I've asked alot of questions and used alot of peoples help and software so i thought it was time to give back to the community and since i have no knowledge of coding(gonna self teach from google/youtube) i decided to make a guide for people new to the O3D or just someone who hasn't figured the potential of there O3D.
*Note*:
These are my preferences so if you don't like it don't add it please don't complain*
If you are having issues with a particular part you can request help on this thread but you should find the thread about what your having issues with first and ask there(i will link all my sources in this post)*
Got something to add? post it here on this thread or send me a pm with details and i can add it to the guide*
*This guide assumes you have a phone running on gingerbread
MANBEARPIG'S Guide To A Joyful Time With Your LG optimus 3D(p920)
1.Rooting your phone
**** Rooting your phone can brick phone if your are careless****
*The most easy way to root your phone is by downloading the file here: http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/02/26/rooting-the-lg-thrill-optimus-3d/
***Unfortunately i dont know of a way to root your phone if your using a mac so i can't help you there***
*Now once you have downloaded the file extract it (using winrar or a similar program) to the destination of your choice and open the folder called: "megatron_windows" now make sure your phone is connected via usb and mass storage is turned off. Now run the application called "adb" it should be done within a few seconds.
*after you've installed adb click on the windows batch file
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
now hit ANY key and wait a few minutes and voila your phone is now rooted
*****if you are having trouble users have reported that having to many maps installed stops the root process working*********
Now for those who don't know what rooting is, it is basically needed for everything i will be doing,But in short it just allows the user to have full access of their phone.
2.Roms & Kernels
*This is probably the biggest customization of your phone and if you follow these steps you will have no problems. Roms & kernels are basically someone else's version of android software eg. they can change what the notifiaction bar looks like and port over other phones UI.*Note a rom and kernel are two different things a good description can be found here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=ROM-VS-Kernel
*okay so step one is installing Rom Manager it is a needed tool and you can download the free version off the play store(no need to buy premium as everything needed to be done can be done on the free app).now once you have installed this app and you open it you will see a menu click on "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery:
Now towards the end of the download a littlebox will pop up asking for superuser access(this is asking root access so it can edit files within your phone) tick remember and click allow
****Ok so some users are saying that flashing it using rom manager doesn't work for them so i would suggest using this(i dont want to put it all here as it is not my work): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482713
ok so now we have rom manager organized we will do a backup in case anything goes wrong. your will find this option on the main menu on the tab called backup current rom(this is in case anything goes wrong during the proccess of installing a new rom you can go back to your backup) if you have an external sd card in your phone you can go in settings and change it so when you backup your rom it saves on your external sd card.now click backup rom and your phone sohuld shut off and turn back on entering 'recovery mode' it should then automatically start backing up all your stuff once it is done, using the volume keys to go up and down and the search button to click it, click on 'reboot phone'.
*Ok now you have backed up your stuff you are ready to install roms and kernels.
Everyone has there own preferences so im going to link some roms here each have there own features i preferably like to keep it stock but a lot more faster and less lg and Google stuff.
check out these links and download the file you want or files if you want to try a few out.(i will get to kernels after roms).
***when downloading roms you will need the right rom depending on your software version, you can find this under settings/about phone and look under software version and look at the letter and number combo eg. V20e or v21D and then download a matching rom to your software version.
Some Roms:
Meemo's Roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569029
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1570937(my favourite)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554922
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571251
Pandaball's modded cyanogenmod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1595639
Thiaiz Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264023
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520673
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462991
Kamfbestie's roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441506
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605213
so there is some roms, i have not included every single one but here is a few be sure to check out the O3D android development section to find other roms not listed, also please thank all the developers if you liked their roms and if you loved their rom donate to them they out a lot of effort into it.
*Okay now to installing the rom:
open up rom manager and hit install rom form sdcard and fin the place you downloaded your rom (dont unzip the file the rom came in) and click on it.
it will then give you three things oyu can choose,click: wipre data and cache and wipe dalvik cache also click backup existing rom if you havn't dont so already.
*after you hit ok your phone should enter recovery and should automatically start wiping the data and installing the rom, once its done hit reboot phone.
if your phone gets stuck on lg logo or doesn't reboot it means that either the installation failed or something in the rom's zip is missing or could be some kind of incompatibility, if this happens you can turn off your phone then hold the volume down button + power button till the lg logo shows then your phone will enter recovery and you can restore your backup.I cannot help you with any issues faced to do with incompatibility.
ok so once your phone has rebooted depending on what romm you downloaded you might not notice any changes straight away although later down the path you might notice some changes in speed and ram etc.
Installing Kernels
*kernels differ from roms as they provide performance tweaks such as overclocking the processor or gpu and can be applied on top of compatible roms.NOTElease check the rom you installed is compatible with different kernels.
There is not many kernels to choose from as many roms have kernels installed with them but here is the most popular kernel:
Samno's kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1547319
**NOTE:if you have decided to use meemos DNA rom and you have v20e software like me so you downloaded his RTL(right to left) version it says that it is incompatible with other kernels,but i have managed to run samnos titan kernel for V21d just fine on it**
*installing the kernel:
installing the kernel is exactly the same as a rom except when you choose to install rom form sdcard and you click on it dont click wipe data or dalvik cache but you should backup your rom just in case of any incompatibilities.
OverClocking Guide
*This is not my work, i do not know who originally found this i am just writing down the information people have shared with me,sorry if there is already a guide about it,it just seems lost as its not on the first few pages and lots of people are asking about it.*
Before we begin make sure you have a kernel that supports overclocking modules,i use titan kernel as it is a stable and fast kernel.
*also make sure your phone is rooted*
Download the file here:
http://db.tt/ApM2BzbV
Now using a root file explorer/manager take out the files symsearch.ko and opperator.ko and place them at /system/lib/modules
Now to overclock you use a terminal emulator and type: (this is an example to overclock at 1.3ghz change the 3 to a 4 for 1.4ghz
su
echo 1300000000 > /proc/opperator
And now your phone should be opperating at 1.3ghz
*after every reboot to overclock it again you must type this again*
A simple app is available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592110
Which does all the code in a nice GUI
3.Some kool apps to download
WARNING:Some apps may be illegal in your country
Wifikill
Wifikill is a pretty neat app it lets you control the wifi network your in and turn off any devices wifi connected to the network your connected to
"please use this app responsibly i mean i use it on my friends iphones and stuff, just please don't go screwing around with someone else's WiFi without their permission Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?4a361cgp7l34buy
Ttorrent
this is a torrent client for android so you can download any torrent file straight to your phone, this can be found on the play store.
Android Network Toolkit
Want to do some penetration testing on your own network well this is the app,it has many tools you can use to see how vulnerable your network is download can be found here:http://zimperium.com/anti.html
(cost $10) but a lit version is available on the play store called ANTIlite. remember with great power comes great responsibility
This is my first attempt at forming this guide more stuff will be added please post below how useful this was and what i sohuld add and if this helped you please thank
NOTE:working on a way to bring your own linux operating system running side by side android just having troubles with it and in contact with the developer also ill be posting up some kool games and more apps so please post your suggestions down in the comments
Please take down the Aptoide link.
Pirating is illegal and so is any links regarding it.
The Dark Lestat said:
Please take down the Aptoide link.
Pirating is illegal and so is any links regarding it.
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Oops sorry i got rid of it
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For rooting your phone, there's no need to "install" ADB since it's not an installable package. You can just execute run.bat straightaway without double clicking ADB. You'll need the ADB drivers for your phone before executing run.bat, and you'll also need to enable debugging on your phone (settings > applications > development > USB debugging)
Also, for flashing CWM, I highly recommend not using ROM Manager as it sometimes recognises the P920 as the Optimus 2x which is not compatible with the P920. If someone flashes the Optimus 2x recovery on a P920, bad things will happen. I would suggest using this to flash instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482713
pandaball said:
For rooting your phone, there's no need to "install" ADB since it's not an installable package. You can just execute run.bat straightaway without double clicking ADB. You'll need the ADB drivers for your phone before executing run.bat, and you'll also need to enable debugging on your phone (settings > applications > development > USB debugging)
Also, for flashing CWM, I highly recommend not using ROM Manager as it sometimes recognises the P920 as the Optimus 2x which is not compatible with the P920. If someone flashes the Optimus 2x recovery on a P920, bad things will happen. I would suggest using this to flash instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482713
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For rooting your phone some people like me cant just run run.vat str8 away or we get an error saying "adb is not recognised as an internel or externel command" a for flashing recovery i never knew of this issue whenever i flash it it gives me an option of optimus 2x or O3D
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Great guide you realy helped me!! It is possible to install kernels on a stock rom?
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Mitsink said:
Great guide you realy helped me!! It is possible to install kernels on a stock rom?
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Yes, you can. I have titan kernel on 21d stock rom
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MANBEARPIG69 said:
For rooting your phone some people like me cant just run run.vat str8 away or we get an error saying "adb is not recognised as an internel or externel command" a for flashing recovery i never knew of this issue whenever i flash it it gives me an option of optimus 2x or O3D
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Yes many people bricked their O3Ds by flashing recovery through ROM Manager (especially the previous version).
Much safer way is to flash recovery with the tool pandaball suggested or with two other tools that can flash any recovery (CWM, CWM Touch, Stock) you want.
A command line tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540163
A GUI tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598320
botson71 said:
Yes many people bricked their O3Ds by flashing recovery through ROM Manager (especially the previous version).
Much safer way is to flash recovery with the tool pandaball suggested or with two other tools that can flash any recovery (CWM, CWM Touch, Stock) you want.
A command line tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540163
A GUI tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598320
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Ok i never knew of this issue ill take a look at how to use and post it up
Sent from my LG-P920 using xda premium
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626852
Overclocking modules guide
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YOU SHALL BE STICKIED!
botson71 said:
Yes many people bricked their O3Ds by flashing recovery through ROM Manager (especially the previous version).
Much safer way is to flash recovery with the tool pandaball suggested or with two other tools that can flash any recovery (CWM, CWM Touch, Stock) you want.
A command line tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540163
A GUI tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598320
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yes i would not use rom manager on this phone ive helped to many ppl fix there 3d because they flashed cwm or a rom with rom manager
there is a windows file to flash cwm touch or normal cwm in the dev thread
Thank you! I was going crazy with ****ing SuperOneClick that didnt work, but this one worked the first time, THANKS!
I suggest you to insert a guide related to Unroot
Sgnao
Any links to baseband files to use with LG Flash tool?
edit:
P920
V21E baseband
V18A baseband
P920 DLL file
P925:
V10E baseband
V20C baseband
V20P baseband
P925 DLL file
You could add one detail to the rooting part of the guide, if you have to many apps installed megatron will fail.
It took me way to long to figure that out after flashing V21E kdz, a factory reset solved that but I hesitated because with no root titanium backup would be useless.
Sent from my LG-P920 using Tapatalk 2
thanks worked for p920 v21e
Thks for the guides;
rooted > CWM-Recovery-Touch setup > flashed with custom rom without any hassle
there was a small hiccup tho' due to my ignorance ... was not able to boot into recovery mode (holding "Power" + "VolDown" + "3D" keys always causing shutoff). After a few tries, found out that i should hv release the "power" key right after boot-up or else will trigger shutdown, stupid me
n0v1ce said:
Thks for the guides;
rooted > CWM-Recovery-Touch setup > flashed with custom rom without any hassle
there was a small hiccup tho' due to my ignorance ... was not able to boot into recovery mode (holding "Power" + "VolDown" + "3D" keys always causing shutoff). After a few tries, found out that i should hv release the "power" key right after boot-up or else will trigger shutdown, stupid me
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Same thing happened to me when was new to this stuff,i flashed a rom that didn't work and couldn't get into recovery mode,thought i bricked it
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Legend-thanks
WOW- followed your instruction -deleted a few apps -BUT installed-----
download the "LGP920_CWM_5.8.1.5_Flasher.zip" und unzip folder on your PC.
IM OVER MOON AND IVE GOT A STIIFI
I no longer have this phone (GiONEE Dream_D1), I'm also going to stay away from Mediatek SoCs.
No more support for this device in this thread. If anyone wants to take over, please do. Thanks everyone who participated and encouraged me.
Link to the stock deodexed rom available in post #2 below.
For increasing the internal storage to 2GB from 1 GB, follow the instructions by @RickyGoldsmith here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41966897&postcount=3
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Stock Factory ROM root instructions:
Download the zip file named motochopper.zip from the First Post of this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40747604
Thanks and Credits to djrbliss
YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Instructions:
Extract the entire contents of the zip file.
If you are using Windows, ensure you have installed the latest MediaTek USB drivers available for your phone. Download link for the MediaTek drivers here: http://goo.gl/A7gnp
Ensure USB Debugging mode is enabled on your device.
Connect your device to your PC via USB.
Run run.bat from the extracted folder.
Follow the instructions on screen, when everything is done, the phone will reboot.
Voila! Now your Gionee Dream D1/GN878 will be rooted.
CWM Recovery for Gionee Dream D1/GN878
Steps to install CWM recovery: YOU ARE DOING THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
1. Install the MTK USB Drivers for the phone. If you had followed the above steps to root then You have the drivers installed.
2. Download the SP Flash tool, with the scatter file and the recovery.img. Download link here: http://goo.gl/SD9kh
CWM Version 6 available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43039475#post43039475 thanks to @deepak2111
3. Extract the zip file and run the Flash_tool.exe
Leave all the options as default, do not tinker with any settings, except pointing to the correct scatter file.
4. The scatter file and the recovery.img are placed in a folder named DreamD1 in the extracted folder.
In the Flash tool, click on scatter-loading button and select the file named MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc_PMT.txt
The recovery will be auto selected as shown in the image below: DO NOT CHECK ANY OTHER CHECKBOXES.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
5. Click on the Download button. DO NOT CLICK ON Firmware->Upgrade Button, it will brick your Phone
6. Remove the phone from the USB cable
7. Switch off the phone, wait till you feel the vibration. Wait for another 30 seconds
8. Now plug in the phone to the USB cable without turning on the Phone.
As soon as the phone is detected, the recovery image will be installed.
Voila!, Now you phone has CWM recovery installed.
After the recovery installation, remove the phone from the USB Cable.
To go to Recovery Mode: KeepPressing Power + Volume Up Keys. You should now be greeted with CWM recovery menu.
Please HIT the Thanks button if you feel I deserve it.
Note: Just found out that the Chinese Model number for Dream D1 is GN878
Hybrid Stock ROM De-Odexed, Zipaligned rooted with busybox - best of Primo-X1 and Dream D1
Kernel aka boot.img is included in the rom zip as we now have the MTK6589 SoC sources.
Copy the downloaded Zip to External SD Card.
Reboot to CWM Recovery
Do Factory reset.
Flash this using CWM Recovery.
Download Link:: https://copy.com/frhv3
Known Bugs:
Selecting Wallpaper from Settings->Display->Wallpaper FCs.
Please let me know, if you come across any bugs here in this thread.
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GiONEE Dream_D1 Stock deodexed ROM with root and busybox.
Copy the downloaded Zip to External SD Card.
Reboot to CWM Recovery
Do Factory reset.
Flash this using CWM Recovery.
Download Link:: https://copy.com/yRrfRMDNBE4A
MT6589 SoC Kernel source: https://github.com/varunchitre15/MT6589_kernel_source
Credits to varunchitre15 for the kernel sources.
MIUI
How about porting MIUI to start with?
I am already running MIUI Home Launcher and it is a breeze. Do you have any experience with porting ?
I looked at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827256 and it looks straight forward. What I am not sure is how much these applications depend on the underneath framework.. I mean, If I take all these apk and libraries, will it work on this stock Gionee Dream D1 ROM ?
somberi said:
I'm also working on porting the CWM recovery to Gionee Dream D1. Once that is completed I shall share it here.
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waiting for CWM ,have to get rid of this rom,every hd games opens after 10minutes
million thanks
I cant believe my eyes
I am going to root that right now, but first i am going to thank you
Great job and we will wait for your new roms
thanks
RickyGoldsmith said:
How about porting MIUI to start with?
I am already running MIUI Home Launcher and it is a breeze. Do you have any experience with porting ?
I looked at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827256 and it looks straight forward. What I am not sure is how much these applications depend on the underneath framework.. I mean, If I take all these apk and libraries, will it work on this stock Gionee Dream D1 ROM ?
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I would wait for a CWM recovery / Factory Stock rom for Gionee Dream D1, before I start to working on ROM ports. Anyways good to see interest for this device.
protocolt fault
I am getting the protocol fault, waiting for device.
Any idea the cause for that?
somberi said:
I would wait for a CWM recovery / Factory Stock rom for Gionee Dream D1, before I start to working on ROM ports. Anyways good to see interest for this device.
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How do you intend to get the Factory Stock ROM? Rip it from the device?
I am currently trying to play with the CWM process. Will update here how it goes...
ashishsoft said:
I am getting the protocol fault, waiting for device.
Any idea the cause for that?
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Did you install the MediaTek drivers from the link above? Make sure you dont have the phone connected in the PDANet+ (Right click on the System Tray icon and click on disconnect. Also make sure you have USB debug enabled, under Settings->Developer Options.
If all the above fail try restarting the system and try to connect the phone to a different USB port on your computer.
let me know the results.
RickyGoldsmith said:
How do you intend to get the Factory Stock ROM? Rip it from the device?
I am currently trying to play with the CWM process. Will update here how it goes...
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Currently looking at various Chinese forums to get a proper rom backup tool for MediaTek based devices. Also have contacted Gionee India asking them to release the Factory Stock ROM and the flashtool for the device. Micromax, Lava and many other manufactures give the Stock ROM for download.
At work now and do not have access to any of the resources here..
rooted it
sorry it got that rooted!
yeah!
now waiting for the ROMS
thanks
ashishsoft said:
sorry it got that rooted!
yeah!
now waiting for the ROMS
thanks
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Nice to know
I am your fan somberi
You are a master, !
Great job done and keep that up
:angel:
somberi said:
I would wait for a CWM recovery / Factory Stock rom for Gionee Dream D1, before I start to working on ROM ports. Anyways good to see interest for this device.
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Are you able to get the boot.img image dump?
MtkTools and others create a file which is just binary data.
our stock recovery is useless...pls gv us cwm and unroot.zip too....for safety...
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somberi said:
Download the zip file named motochopper.zip from the First Post of this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40747604
Thanks and Credits to djrbliss
You are performing this at your OWN RISK!
Instructions:
Extract the entire contents of the zip file.
If you are using Windows, ensure you have installed the latest MediaTek USB drivers available for your phone. Download link for the MediaTek drivers here: http://goo.gl/A7gnp
Ensure USB Debugging mode is enabled on your device.
Connect your device to your PC via USB.
Run run.bat from the extracted folder.
Follow the instructions on screen, when everything is done, the phone will reboot.
Voila! Now your Gionee Dream D1 will be rooted.
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i hv sucsfuly rooted my dvice...waiting for cwm n unroot...
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RickyGoldsmith said:
Are you able to get the boot.img image dump?
MtkTools and others create a file which is just binary data.
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Could not get time to investigate, too much work.. Will have to spend some time this weekend.
how to install CWM recovery/4ext
hi there
after rooting the device, i have been trying to get in the recovery, i tried using CWM and 4ext both
but everytime i try go to recovery it only shows me default factory mode, that is it. nothing else
can someone tell me why and guide me
thanks
Finally managed to get CWM recovery ported to Gionee Dream D1. Testing in progress.
Works great.
The External SD card is detected.
Did a nandroid backup, restored the back up without any problems.
Did a Factory reset and worked great.
somberi said:
Finally managed to get CWM recovery ported to Gionee Dream D1. Testing in progress.
Works great.
The External SD card is detected.
Did a nandroid backup, restored the back up without any problems.
Did a Factory reset and worked great.
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That's great news. Thanks
On my windows 7 ThinkPad, it has never been able to detect the phone over the serial console. Perhaps I'll try it on someone else's box.
Rooting procedure for SAMSUNG Galaxy Pocket Plus ( GT-S5301 )
WARNING!!! This solution provided as is (with no warranty of any kind). Be careful because the described operations rather dangerous and possibly can brick your device. Author is not responsible for your device damage.
IMPORTANT: Usage of this method will affect the state of the "Custom BIN down" counter in your device. This means that you may have problems with official warranty.
OTHER NOTICES: Solution based on ICS 4.0.4 Russian Stock firmware. It will not affect the data on your device (contacts, files etc.). No wipe\hard reset needed.
Step 1. Getting software
1. Download Odin 3.0.7 here
2. Download modified stock recovery here
3. Download update package for rooting here (downloaded from here Thanks to Phil3759)
4. Install Samsung drivers\kies from this page
P.S. Sorry for ugly file storage solution - google drive. If it will open the zip archive just click "File" menu and click "Download" (or use Ctrl+S combo).
Step 2. Flash the updates
1. Switch off the device. Hold "volume down"+"home" buttons and press power button. When device switch on release the power button but continue to hold volume down and home until Download mode warning appear. Plug in the USB cable and press volume up button to continue. The device will load in ODIN download mode.
2. Run ODIN 3.0.7. Don't change any setting (checkboxes ) - leave them in default state. Your device should appear in "ID:COM" part of the screen as serial device (i.e. "COM38") - if not check if your USB port is functional and Samsung drivers installed correctly.
3. Click on PDA button and chose modified recovery file saved during step 1.2. Don't rename or decompress the file - otherwise it will not work.
Wait until ODIN decompress the package and check the checksums. After it just press START button and wait until the process is over.
4. Copy update package for rooting on SD card and put the card in device's slot.
5. Switch off your device again. Hold "volume up"+"home" buttons and press power button to switch on. Don't release volume up and home until the recovery loaded. Using volume up and volume down buttons navigate to menu item "apply update from external card" and press power button to commit operation. Then navigate to Root_Superuser_3.1.3......zip file and press power button again.
6. Done. Your device should be rooted now. You can check it with various free programs like Root Checker available at Google Play.
You can restore the stock recovery using the same flashing procedure as described above. The stock recovery image is available here
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Additional notices:
- I will upload the full stock firmware repacked for ODIN in a couple of days. You can use it to restore your device to default state (except the Custom BIN down counter).
- If the counter really bothering you - just wait a little - I'll upload pre-rooted system partition package which does not affect the counter.
- Do not try just blindly install the CWM or TWRP recovery packages made for another devices. It will not work and can cause some problems because at least one difference is crucial - recovery.fstab file in most of cases will contain wrong information about partitions so you can brick your device. Now I'm working on porting CWM recovery for s5301 and I hope it will not take much time.
Take care
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2013-05-27 UPDATE: CWM recovery (GUI issues) ***THIS ONE IS OBSOLETE - USE NEXT SECTION BELOW "UPDATE: Working CWM recovery (GUI problems fixed)"***
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CWM Recovery for S5301 (coriplus) is now available. Unfortunately there is still an issue with screen resolution but I suppose I'll fix it very soon. Despite an uncomfortable picture those people who needs backup\restore feature urgently can use it right now. Everything seems to be functional but if you discover some issues - please let me know.
1. Fakeflash zip image is here. Use it from previousely flashed Hacked Stock recovery: pure stock recovery will not load it.
To run it - put the update.zip to sdcard, boot to recovery, navigate to "apply update from external card" and choose the update.zip. Done! Now you are in CWM recovery and you can backup\restore your system. After rebooting the recovery you will see the Hacked Stock recovery again (this is what fakeflash means - CWM loads in memory but after reboot you have your old recovery again. So keep the update.zip on SD card to use it again).
2. ODIN image is here. This one for those who really hates the stock recovery and ready to run CWM permanently even with ugly screen resolution. Flsh with ODIN as described above.
When I fix the screen resolution I'll inform you about it here.
Enjoy.
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2013-05-31 UPDATE: Working CWM recovery (GUI problems fixed)
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CWM User Interface fixed
1. Fixed CWM as fakeflash update.zip is here
2. Fixed CWM as ODIN image is here
Enjoy...
CURRENT STATUS:
-Rooting ...DONE
-CWM recovery ...DONE
NEXT STEPS:
- CM10.1 is in progress
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2013-06-08 UPDATE: Pre-rooted image
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- System image for ODIN (pre-rooted) - does not affect the bin down counter. Link is here
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2013-06-13 UPDATE: The way how to get device rooted and CWM recovery flashed without affecting the counter
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There is a way to get root and CWM recovery without affecting the down bin counter:
Step 1: Flash the pre-rooted system partition via ODIN (it will not affect the counter and will not erase your personal data). Now you have rooted device but it is still has useless stock recovery.
Step 2: Copy recovery.img on SD card and insert it in your device.
Step 3: Turn the device on, wait untill OS loaded. Go to Settings -> Developer options and switch on the Usb Debugging.
Step 4: Connect USB cable, choose "Camera PTP" in USB PC Connection menu on your device - this menu appeares in notification area (that's important to get your sdcard mounted).
Step 5: Go to console on your PC and execute the following commands:
$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # dd if=/mnt/extSdCard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6
Voila! You have your device rooted, you have CWM recovery flashed and the down bin counter wasn't affected.
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2013-06-13 UPDATE: Russian Stock Firmware S5301XXAMC1 repacked for ODIN
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As promised please find attached full stock firmware adapted for flashing with ODIN. It's non-rooted, with stock recovery. It will not erase your data so do not forget to perform factory reset if you need it.
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Realy tanks, that post save my bone, im try to up with another post but get a soft brick, now im have my cell live again and rooted, waiting for mod roms and the CWM for us, tnks... again...
thank you very much it's work fine
CWM Recovery (Alpha) is available - see the first post update ( 2013-05-27).
Fixed CWM is available
Fixed CWM is available as fakeflash and ODIN image. See "2013-05-31 UPDATE" section in main message
Fixed CWM is available
blearreaz0n said:
Fixed CWM is available as fakeflash and ODIN image. See "2013-05-31 UPDATE" section in main message
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which one is no change flash counter
Tnks
blearreaz0n said:
Rooting procedure for SAMSUNG Galaxy Pocket Plus ( GT-S5301 )
NEXT STEPS:
- CM10.1 is in progress
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Tnks again, Im still waithing!! :fingers-crossed:
Hi, I didn't have an external sd card at this moment so what I did was flash CWM and then sideload the root package, pretty simple, so you can add this method as an alternative, it worked pretty good.
Recovery packages and counter
tarekmorsy said:
which one is no change flash counter
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1) All fakeflash versions does not affect the counter (only the ODIN flashed images do it).
2) All fakeflashes are temporary (just loading in memory and active until reboot).
3) Unfortunately the stock recovery doesn't aloow to load CWM fakeflash or rooting package, so you need to flash CWM or at least hacked stock recovery via ODIN (an this operation will definitely affect the counter).
Take care
y3kt said:
Hi, I didn't have an external sd card at this moment so what I did was flash CWM and then sideload the root package, pretty simple, so you can add this method as an alternative, it worked pretty good.
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Obviously the sideload should work ok as it is one of CWM features After you flashed CWM you can use all its' tools - sdcard is just simple common scenario. Anyways thanks for feedback - I'll add notice regarding adb sideload in the main post )
blearreaz0n said:
1) All fakeflash versions does not affect the counter (only the ODIN flashed images do it).
2) All fakeflashes are temporary (just loading in memory and active until reboot).
3) Unfortunately the stock recovery doesn't aloow to load CWM fakeflash or rooting package, so you need to flash CWM or at least hacked stock recovery via ODIN (an this operation will definitely affect the counter).
Take care
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Thanks
Almost forget - I've uploaded the prerooted system.img as I promised (check 2013-06-08 UPDATE section of the main post in this thread).
Use ODIN to flash this image (PDA section).
It will not affect the counter. All your applications and personal data will survive because they are on another partition, but anyway It's strictly recommended to make a backup copy before flasing. As a result you'll get the rooted device without replacing stock recovery and without affecting the "down bin counter".
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I didn't see that
blearreaz0n said:
Almost forget - I've uploaded the prerooted system.img as I promised (check 2013-06-08 UPDATE section of the main post in this thread).
Use ODIN to flash this image (PDA section).
It will not affect the counter. All your applications and personal data will survive because they are on another partition, but anyway It's strictly recommended to make a backup copy before flasing. As a result you'll get the rooted device without replacing stock recovery and without affecting the "down bin counter".
Sent from my GT-S5301 using xda app-developers app
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very good
much thanks
Please help i am from south africa and will this work for SA firmware i just want root nothing much... And please tell me step by step procedure am kind of confused.
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ultimat3m3 said:
Please help i am from south africa and will this work for SA firmware i just want root nothing much... And please tell me step by step procedure am kind of confused.
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Actually the first post in this thread contains step-by-step description of rooting process. And it should work for any s5301 device. But judging by the signature of your post, you have s5300 device which is copletely different. So I suppose you have to search this forum for solution developed exactly for your device...
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For those who wants the root and cwm but wishes to keep the counter untouched...
Please check the following section of the first post: "2013-06-13 UPDATE: The way how to get device rooted and CWM recovery flashed without affecting the counter"
Full Stock Firmware adapted for ODIN
If you need to restore stock firmware on your device, please check the following section of the first post in the current thread "2013-06-13 UPDATE: Russian Stock Firmware S5301XXAMC1 repacked for ODIN"
Okay russion firmware will work on mine?
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My firmware S5301XXALK3
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ultimat3m3 said:
Okay russion firmware will work on mine?
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Yes. It should work on any coriplus (S5301). I flash it on UAE device for example.
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Thanks could u pls upload root file on and odin thru a different server i cant download it via mobile and my laptop doesnt have internet... I only hqve the image file of ...rar.rar :beer:
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Please read the guides below before asking questions
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This CWM and Root Method is tested from many users and at least by me on this devices GT-I9506 and SHV-E330S!!
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USE THIS GUIDE WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DO AND YOU DONT CARE ABOUT KNOX WARRANTY 0x1b !!!
IF YOU DONT WANT TO VOID YOUR KNOX WARRANTY STOP READING THE TEXT BELOW AND GO OUT OF THIS THREAD..... Thanks !!!
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----- SHORT DECLARATION - ODIN3 -----
PDA refers to the build version of the firmware
Phone refers to the baseband/modem version
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
.PIT refers to the partition information table you only need it if you screw up your partition table or if the firmware specifically requires it because of a change in the partition table layout. It's very likely you may never have to use this.
If the package only contains one .tar archive then it will have everything, pda+phone+csc, in the one file.
If it has multiple .tar archive then:
• The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
• .tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
• .tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
If this is the case you will need to put these .tar archives in the specific areas of Odin to flash the update
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Get -->Odin3<-- Just extract Odin folder and keep the odin3.ini file in it.
I use v1.85 in this guide you can use also the latest version... it doesnt matter.
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----- FLASHING WITH ODIN3 v1.85 -----
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1. Just download the CWM version you want from the 2nd post. It must be a .tar or .tar.md5 file!!
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you downloaded in step 1
5. PLEASE DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION!!!
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow
Should look like this screenshot:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
7. Click start to flash
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.
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-- ROOT METHOD SGS4 I9506 + E330S --
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The following root file was made for the E330S and works also on I9506.
The only difference to the original file is that i changed the Korean superSU.apk with the International free superSU.apk from great Chainfire´s thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Now you are able to read the text and dont need to learn Korean language
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1. Download ROOT_E330S_I9506_v2.zip and Latest UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.xx.zip package fom Chainfire!!!!!
3. Transfer the file ROOT_E330S_I9506_v2.zip and UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.xx.zip to the extSDCARD(the SDCARD where you afterwards plugged in!!) or the SDCARD(from your device)
4. Turn off your Device
5. After device completely OFF - Enter Recovery
-->Entering Recovery:
- Hold Volume UP + Power Button
- When device turns ON, RELEASE POWER BUTTON when it says RECOVERY BOOTING (ignore the text "SECURE FAIL: Recovery" since you flashed CWM ....)
- Will Enter Recovery
6. Select install Zip
6.1 Select choose zip from external SDCARD(if you transferred it on SDCARD where you afterwards plugged in!!) or choose zip from SDCARD(from your device)
7. Select file ROOT_E330S_I9506_v2.zip
8. Move to YES - Install ROOT_E330S_I9506_v2.zip touch it or Push the Power button
9. Return to CWM main menu
10. Select install Zip
10.1 Select choose zip from external SDCARD(if you transferred it on SDCARD where you afterwards plugged in!!) or choose zip from SDCARD(from your device)
11. Select file UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.xx.zip
12. Move to YES - Install UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.xx.zip touch it or Push the Power button
13. When update procedure finished, REBOOT.
Now your device is rooted!
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Cheers
If i forgot something or it is wrong just post here in thread Thanks!
Cwm - versions - download
On this Post you can dowload the CWM to flash it with ODIN to your device.
FOLDER: 1_CWM_FILE_I9506_E330S
1. Chenglu_cwm_recovery_6.0.3.7(0905)-fix-exSdcard.tar <-- build from Chenglu @Chenglu aka github: xiaolu
2. Philz_Touch _CWM_6.3.7_V5.15.0_unofficial.tar <-- a unofficial build by unknown from @Phil3759 - Philz Touch CWM -- github: philz_touch_cwm6
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Many thanks to this persons!!! a big -> ^^
FOLLOWING CWM IS SPECIALLY TESTED AND MODIFIED FOR GT-I9506!! (NOT TESTED ON E330S!!)
FOLDER: 1.1_CWM_FILE_I9506
1. Philz_Touch__CWM_6.3.7_V5.15.0_unofficial_(fixed_preload).tar <-- a unofficial build modified for I9506 by xenix96 from @Phil3759 - Philz Touch CWM -- github: philz_touch_cwm6
2. CWM_6.0.4.6_Non-Touch_GT-I9506.tar <-- a unofficial CWM build from @dridri85 -- github: dridri / android_device_samsung_ks01lte
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Happy debloating guys
another one ^^^^^^
^^ last one ................
Thanks! xenix96.
This Works great for my I9506.
Thanks xenix96!
If it wasn't for you I would still be with a castrated beast.
I just want to ask if this custom version of Phil's Touch has less features compared to the common one we all know?
Otherwise I will have to install the CWM, but I don't like it.
Sent from my (soon rooted) Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE+ (GT-I9506)
Cr4z33 said:
Thanks xenix96!
If it wasn't for you I would still be with a castrated beast.
I just want to ask if this custom version of Phil's Touch has less features compared to the common one we all know?
Otherwise I will have to install the CWM, but I don't like it.
Sent from my (soon rooted) Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE+ (GT-I9506)
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I use this unoffcial release of philz cwm cause it has much more features and mostly all features working.
aroma file manager, terminal, script thing i didnt tested and really never used it.
the chenglu cwm got only the basic features of cwm like we all know from source. for all who dont want more its also great
ok kids and wife waiting for to make breakfeast
Cheers
Sent from my GT-I9506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
xenix96 said:
I use this unoffcial release of philz cwm cause it has much more features and mostly all features working.
aroma file manager, terminal, script thing i didnt tested and really never used it.
the chenglu cwm got only the basic features of cwm like we all know from source. for all who dont want more its also great
ok kids and wife waiting for to make breakfeast
Cheers
Sent from my GT-I9506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yeah I choosed the same.
I only suggest you to add at step #6 of the flashing tut the link to the Samsung USB drivers as it's a common thing people might forget to install and therefore the device wouldn't be detected when connecting by USB.
Now thanks to you I can finally back everything up with Titanium and flash another ROM (the NEE one)!
Remember to setup a Beer button so that we can offer you one.
Cr4z33 said:
Yeah I choosed the same.
I only suggest you to add at step #6 of the flashing tut the link to the Samsung USB drivers as it's a common thing people might forget to install and therefore the device wouldn't be detected when connecting by USB.
Now thanks to you I can finally back everything up with Titanium and flash another ROM (the NEE one)!
Remember to setup a Beer button so that we can offer you one.
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well if you take a look to my signature and push to the thread with firmwares....then go to rooting section theire i wrote the samsung drivers ....
on this currently thread i thought everyone knows that we need driver to communicate with device....
but your 100% right i have to explain that for those who dont know that.
so i will add this evening
i got a beer button under my avatar but for that you guys dont need do anything.
spare your beers for real developer !!!
i hope we get some devs for this device
I just gathered informations - tested - and share it with you guys. nothing special for me.
cheers
Sent from my GT-I9506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I have chosen Philz Touch CWM and im not able to mount my external SD card. Did you guys have the same problem?
I alwys get the message: Can't mount /external_sd/
But internal SD card is working.
Edit: Ok... was able to get access to external SD card with Chenglu's CWM
boart
No i had no problems with the external sd card.
Rechargelegend said:
boart
No i had no problems with the external sd card.
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Same.
boart said:
I have chosen Philz Touch CWM and im not able to mount my external SD card. Did you guys have the same problem?
I alwys get the message: Can't mount /external_sd/
But internal SD card is working.
Edit: Ok... was able to get access to external SD card with Chenglu's CWM
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with philz cwm there is also no problem with extsdcard. i can make backups,restore and install from extsdcard
Sent from my GT-I9506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
worked a treat
cheers
this morning I got really happy reading this thread :good::good::good::good: - luckily a way to get my I9506 (probably one of the very first delivered ones in germany) rooted
many thanks for generating a way to root!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW: Are there already some other modem versions available or does anyone have some experiences with the dfiferent modem versions?
boart said:
I have chosen Philz Touch CWM and im not able to mount my external SD card. Did you guys have the same problem?
I alwys get the message: Can't mount /external_sd/
But internal SD card is working.
Edit: Ok... was able to get access to external SD card with Chenglu's CWM
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Same problem here. No ext sd card access here with Phils.
Do you remove the sd before going into CWM? Format is exFAT.
Thanks!
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puschel_1 said:
Same problem here. No ext sd card access here with Phils.
Do you remove the sd before going into CWM? Format is exFAT.
Thanks!
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9506 mit Tapatalk 2
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I just used Chenglus CWM. No problem with getting access to the SD Card with it.
Well finally the root is here cheers the beers are on their way..........
Anywho have not done the root yet. Before I do is there a way of backing up what I have no so if something happens(touch wood) I can revert back to what I have now?
Also in a dummies guide sentence what is the knox warranty googled it and still not sure
Cheers
funkyirishman said:
Well finally the root is here cheers the beers are on their way..........
Anywho have not done the root yet. Before I do is there a way of backing up what I have no so if something happens(touch wood) I can revert back to what I have now?
Also in a dummies guide sentence what is the knox warranty googled it and still not sure
Cheers
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I actually had my contacts saved on the Google account and you can do the same.
Save the SMS with SMS Backup & Restore.
Everything else can be moved to your computer and back.
I then rooted the phone, installed Titanium Backup and went on with a complete apps, data and settings backup.
Even after flashing the NEE firmware everything (but root and CWM) was there without the need of a restore.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE+ (GT-I9506)
Cheers
Went to load the tar file using odin but when I connected the phone it installed the software and then opened Odin and loaded file and then connected phone but it did not go yellow see below it went a light blue?
Anyone know what maybe causing this?
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After much hardwork @codelover and I are pleased to release both stock rom as well as TWRP 2.8.6.0
for the 2 known variants v31 and v38. Please make sure you download and flash for your specific variant. Check faq if you do not know which variant you have.
REQUIRED FOR BOTH VARIANTS:
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10TP 32bit or 64bit
SPFT (Windows Version) “linux version coming soon”
Correct Scatter File
Preloader Drivers (if you do not know how to install manually go here)
ADB
A Brain
Usage:
For flashing either pre-rooted Rom and/or TWRP you will need spft+scatter file. It is imperative that you make sure that if you got a v31 you only uses v31 files not v38. Same for the v38 users only use v38 files. You have been warned.
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Flashing Rom:
Make sure
Run the file flash_tool.exe
Click on scatter-loading and select your MT8127_Android_scatter_RCA_Vx.txt file
Make sure all listed files are checked and if any isn't double click on it and select the appropriate file
Leave settings as Download Only “if working tab Format All + Download "if wont boot' then hit the Download button
Make sure your tablet is completely switched off then connect it to your PC and the flashing process will commence immediately.
Once it's done, you'll see the tick sign below and that's all. Reboot your device and setup your device afresh.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Flashing TWRP:
Same as above except only check mark recovery and select “recovery_twrp2860_vXX.img” and nothing else then proceed.
How to ROOT:
*With stock recovery: Kingo
*With TWRP: SuperSu
DOWNLOADS:
(V31.0 USERS ONLY)
Pre-Rooted Stock ROM (scatter file included in zip and attached below)
TWRP 2.8.6.0 (scatter file included in zip and attached below)
EDIT: TOUCH FOR v31 TWRP IS MISALIGNED FIX IN PROGRESS. LINK REMOVED UNTIL THEN
(V38-V1.8.0 USERS ONLY)
Pre-Rooted Stock ROM (scatter file included in zip and attached below) (Currently being fixed sorry for the issues)
TWRP 2.8.6.0 (scatter file included in zip and attached below) (Currently being fixed sorry for the issues)
NOTICE:
Please keep thread clean and DO NOT ask things others have asked already as you will be ignored. If you do have a honest question and have a working knowledge of android. I would be glad to assist you the best I can. If you are noob and messed something up DO NOT ask for help. Meaning basics of knowing adb,logcat, installing drivers, and so forth. Sorry if you are a noob but please try to understand that things we may ask of your will require this and becomes too much of a slow down if we have to guide you thur everything.
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CREDITS:
http://twrp.me/ – @Dees_Troy & his team mates, for TWRP Recovery
@codelover - For being an awesome programmer, dev and person!
@TripFX - For being an awesome Tester, v38 rom dump and Dev Machine Hoster
@synius - For v31 rom dump and tester
@nathanski - Tester
@acejay3200 – Being a nice lab rat with knowing i may not be able to make a recovery for you or even brick your working device and not being rude..
Others I may have missed
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Faq:
Question: How do I know which variant I have?
Ansere:
Method #1
From a booted android, goto Settings > About > Build number
You should see something like this.
RCT6773W22-ANDROID4.4.2-3101-V38-V1.8.0
Method #2 (Better & more accurate)
For this your device must be rooted & already have USB Debugging Mode enabled.
Make sure adb.exe has been installed on your system (computer).
Execute the following adb command:
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /proc/cmdline
then search for ‘lcm’ text in the output:
If lcm=cpt_clap070wp03xg_lvds < you need to use v31 files
If lcm=1-lxjc070whm270_18a_rgb < you need to use v38 files
Question: What if I dont remember which variant I have and can’t access adb?
Ansere: If this is the case we will need to use SP Flash Tool to help identify your variant.
Open SF Flash Tool, load V38 scatter and switch to ‘Read Back’ tab. Clear all then click Add,
Click the new item & change the output file name from ROM_0 to ROM.txt,
edit the readback address as below:
Start Address: 0x9000000 / Length: 0x1000
Then press “Read back” button, now connect the tab while powered off.
When it’s done, open the file with wordpad and check if you have “ANDROID” at the beginning of the file, if your answer is yes then you have V38, otherwise use V31.
'pleas take with a lol"
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Is anyone else having problems with DL link.
nathanski said:
but if you cant test and flash the wrong one re-flash other,,,
because if its not one its the other ....
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leetree2001 said:
Is anyone else having problems with DL link.
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just test download links in on my pc all download fine Firefox 37.0.1 Win7 x64 all work
no touch in twrp volume keys do nothing power button shuts off tablet boot into android tablet works fine i am trying to make a backup so i dont have to flash everything again
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i flashed twrp with its own scatter had no touch then with the 4.3 scatter that fixed my tablet now touch works but the buttons dont lineup
acejay3200 said:
i flashed twrp with its own scatter had no touch then with the 4.3 scatter that fixed my tablet now touch works but the buttons dont lineup
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A correction to V31 in on its way
V38 has good reply on touch working well, small snag regarding to internal storage reported,,,
Well I got it downloaded, and it worked great for me, touch Worked great for me. I did a ful
I backup and all buttons seem to respond to touch. I used twrp easy magic's unpack, repack to install it, thanks you guys, and girl's for you're hard work.
gr8 t2o hear good results, thank you,,,
nathanski said:
Great to hear good results, what file are you reporting success with, if I may ask,,,
I stay on my tablet like most of my time when I'm not working or ect,ect when I stop using it as heavily I am going to install twrp I guess, just haven't made time as the tablet is basically my main device
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Twrp 2.8.6 v38,the only problem I found is internal sdcard not showing up in file manager. But external sdcard does,
twrp. installer.exe http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=10082,, its a option
TripFX said:
Faq:
Question: How do I know which variant I have?
Method #2 (Better & more accurate)
For this your device must be rooted & already have USB Debugging Mode enabled.
Make sure adb.exe has been installed on your system (computer).
Execute the following adb command:
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /proc/cmdline
then search for ‘lcm’ text in the output:
If lcm=cpt_clap070wp03xg_lvds < you need to use v31 files
If lcm=1-lxjc070whm270_18a_rgb < you need to use v38 files
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Note: Watch your tablet as you're doing this. You may have to grant su permissions on the tablet after executing the "su" command in adb.
I tryed using sp flash tool to flash but I couldn't get it to work is there another flash tool I could use thx
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nathanski said:
Yeah there is, in the link I have up showing time stamp 3:23
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Did you have to copy the whole FAQ in a simple reply
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Thx for the help it won't boot into recovery it comes on I just can't get into recovery
mike9976 said:
Thx for the help it won't boot into recovery it comes on I just can't get into recovery
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I can't say as to why but you do need the self education one can learn about how to use spflash tool,, seeing as that's the way that I know that's the first info I could offer ,,, you should get your version information first, then download your ROM because the scatter file that had reports of best results are in the full firmware, and you then need to know that the reset button will bring up a driver install but it happens fast to catch this you need the device manager in windows open, plug the rct in then press reset with a tothpick or other small pin ect,, the device shows up with a sound chimes on windows, right click the new device in the USB group and install using the hosted driver,,, now to the spflash tool its self load the scatter in the full ROM related to the vershion you have and then only check recovery,,, and find the twrp.IMG in you downloads and use only the download option in the spflashtools,, and click download then Right after hit reset on the back of the tablet,,, it can be done ,,,, even for the new people wanting to learn,,, regarding the twrp,installer.exe I linked to, I have no knowledge it was only reported to be a full success by another user before you so I wanted to offer a fast way for others to find it ,, so I linked to the .exe,,, and lastly ON MY TABLET I HAVE TO BE ON A CHARGER TO LAUNCH RECOVERY AT BOOT USING VOLUME KEY,..and you can download a root reboot apk that will boot from inside android directly into recovery,, maybe I helped,,,, p.s. another great thing the full ROM offers is the original OEM recovery.. Pleas do try to learn. As always i do wish every one the best
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best regards to you @TigerG8