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INSTALLING CWM on ZOPO ZP900 LEADER

This method successfully installs the CWM on the phone. CWM version supplied by ZOPO does not work. Use the CWM posted in the second link
I am a still learning and not a developer !
Hi All ZOPO ZP900 Leader Owners,
This is a guide for Installing Clock Work Mod Recovery Image on ZOPO ZP900 Leader Phone. Most of the owners of this fantastic phone would have desperately tried like me to install CWM on this phone (some may have found success). ZOPO does gives an option to order the phone pre-rooted however they do not install CWM ....or for that matter there is no Stock Recovery on the phone !!!. Start the phone with Power + Volume Up button pressed and your presented with an image of sick Android lying down with a Red triangle coming out of his opened stomach :laugh:
DONT TRY TO USE ROM MANAGER APP TO INSTALL CWM, THIS WILL ONLY BRICK YOUR PHONE !
So after breaking my head for couple of days, searching the net, downloading stuff I have successfully installed CWM !
So here are the steps !.
What you need
1. ZOPO ZP900 Leader phone
2. Download Fully working English CWM from here http://www.4shared.com/file/16vuWyiU/recovery.html. The one posted in Zopo website does not work.
3. Download latest SP Flash Tool for MTK6577 from here http://www.4shared.com/zip/Xgc3G_hB/SP_Flash_Tool_v3122200.html
4. Download the latest Stock ICS ROM for ZP900 from Zopo website link http://www.4shared.com/rar/hGY2ahbu/MP_MT77_root_en_play_fix_zp900.html
5. Download MTK6577 Driver from Zopo website http://www.4shared.com/zip/YXlLFoLm/6577driver_install_3_steps.html
Installation Steps
1. Unzip and Install the USB drivers on your Windows PC using the MTK 6577 Driver Zip file. There will be 3 folders named First Step, Second Step & Third Step. Open First Step install the MTK driver MSI file. Post completion open Second Step, click on ClickInstall Driver, it will automatically install the USB driver. Press Exit after installation (Win 7 may give error that installation was incorrect, just ignore)
Repeat the same for folder Third Step
Connect your phone switched off and battery removed using USB cable. Windows will recognize and install the MTK drivers for your phone (any free COM ports) will be configured. Disconnect the phone. Put the battery back but do not switch on the phone
2.Extract the latest ROM folder from downloaded ICS ROM. You will get 2 folders
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MP_MT77_h958_zp900_zwx_ics_20120912-155136_TSZ_PC
Open the second folder (MP_MT77***). This is the folder that has all the image files. You will find recovery.img file. This is original file. You can either rename it or keep a back up and delete it.
3. Copy the new CWM recovery.img file that you downloaded from ZOPO website in this folder. Rename it to be recovery.img
4. Extract and run SP flash Tool.exe (the one with Blue image icon)
5.Click on Options, USB Mode will be checked, DA Download All will be checked, in the sub options Speed will be Checked High Speed, Battery select With Battery. Come to the main Application window
6. Click on Scatter-loading button which is on the right side below Downloading Agent. A window will open. Browse to your extracted ICS ROM folder, click on folder MP_MT77****. By default you will have only one map file of name MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc. Select this
7. The flash tool will populate the Map file on the application window. You will see multiple Entries such as
PRELOADER
DSP_BL
MBR
etc etc. Each will have a check box which is by default checked.
8. UNCHECK all entries EXCEPT FOR "RECOVERY". Leave Recovery checked.
9. Now click on "Download" on the Application or press F9 on keyboard. A warning message will pop up. Press YES
10. You will see in the status bar below "Searching"
11. Connect your phone (switched off and with battery inserted) via the USB cable.
12. Flash tool will do its stuff. First a red progress bar, then a count down, a quick yellow progress bar and final window showing Green Circle.
If you get this the Congrats You have flashed CWM !
Check by unplugging the phone and re-starting it with Power+Volume Up button Pressed. The Phone will boot into CWM !.
Enjoy !
Warning - Please follow the instructions. Don't mess around with anything else. Not responsible if you do anything else and brick your device !
In case you get any other error on SP Flash Tool, then recheck your MTK driver installation. Try on another PC.
Now I hope this opens the door for many other things !
Additional Info -
Install PDAnet from here http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php or Snappea from www.snappea.com to make your device get recognized when connected to the computer. Install this with your phone switched on, this software installs the necessary drivers for the phone, post which you can use flash tool.

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The CWM from taiwan101 for the 9300+ seems to be working fine. I was able to install .zip file from SD card. However the CWM is in Taiwanese, so if anyone can provide the CWM in English, thanks in advance
link for 9300+ CWM http://d01.megashares.com/dl/KicT315...M_Recovery.rar
UPDATE - Finally got a full working English CWM for ZOPO extracted from Mod ROM posted thanks to Kyrie1965. Tested and everything is working. Download from here http://www.4shared.com/file/16vuWyiU/recovery.html

vijayar said:
This method successfully installs the CWM on the phone. CWM as such works (able to navigate through the menus etc) but some of the function such as Install from ZIP, Backup etc, mount are not working, Gives an error Unable to Mount Sdcard !. Not sure if the issue is with CWM version supplied by ZOPO, need to try with other/older versions of CWM.
Please feel free to post links of CWM that works
I am a still learning and not a developer !
Hi All ZOPO ZP900 Leader Owners,
This is a guide for Installing Clock Work Mod Recovery Image on ZOPO ZP900 Leader Phone. Most of the owners of this fantastic phone would have desperately tried like me to install CWM on this phone (some may have found success). ZOPO does gives an option to order the phone pre-rooted however they do not install CWM ....or for that matter there is no Stock Recovery on the phone !!!. Start the phone with Power + Volume Up button pressed and your presented with an image of sick Android lying down with a Red triangle coming out of his opened stomach :laugh:
DONT TRY TO USE ROM MANAGER APP TO INSTALL CWM, THIS WILL ONLY BRICK YOUR PHONE !
So after breaking my head for couple of days, searching the net, downloading stuff I have successfully installed CWM !
So here are the steps !.
What you need
1. ZOPO ZP900 Leader phone
2. Download latest CWM from the link provided in Zopo Website http://www.4shared.com/file/lp0t5E1t/cmw-recovery.html
3. Download latest SP Flash Tool for MTK6577 from here http://www.4shared.com/zip/Xgc3G_hB/SP_Flash_Tool_v3122200.html
4. Download the latest Stock ICS ROM for ZP900 from Zopo website link http://www.4shared.com/rar/hGY2ahbu/MP_MT77_root_en_play_fix_zp900.html
5. Download MTK6577 Driver from Zopo website http://www.4shared.com/zip/YXlLFoLm/6577driver_install_3_steps.html
Installation Steps
1. Unzip and Install the USB drivers on your Windows PC using the MTK 6577 Driver Zip file. There will be 3 folders named First Step, Second Step & Third Step. Open First Step install the MTK driver MSI file. Post completion open Second Step, click on ClickInstall Driver, it will automatically install the USB driver. Press Exit after installation (Win 7 may give error that installation was incorrect, just ignore)
Repeat the same for folder Third Step
Connect your phone switched off and battery removed using USB cable. Windows will recognize and install the MTK drivers for your phone (any free COM ports) will be configured. Disconnect the phone. Put the battery back but do not switch on the phone
2.Extract the latest ROM folder from downloaded ICS ROM. You will get 2 folders
database
MP_MT77_h958_zp900_zwx_ics_20120912-155136_TSZ_PC
Open the second folder (MP_MT77***). This is the folder that has all the image files. You will find recovery.img file. This is original file. You can either rename it or keep a back up and delete it.
3. Copy the new CWM recovery.img file that you downloaded from ZOPO website in this folder. Rename it to be recovery.img
4. Extract and run SP flash Tool.exe (the one with Blue image icon)
5.Click on Options, USB Mode will be checked, DA Download All will be checked, in the sub options Speed will be Checked High Speed, Battery select With Battery. Come to the main Application window
6. Click on Scatter-loading button which is on the right side below Downloading Agent. A window will open. Browse to your extracted ICS ROM folder, click on folder MP_MT77****. By default you will have only one map file of name MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc. Select this
7. The flash tool will populate the Map file on the application window. You will see multiple Entries such as
PRELOADER
DSP_BL
MBR
etc etc. Each will have a check box which is by default checked.
8. UNCHECK all entries EXCEPT FOR "RECOVERY". Leave Recovery checked.
9. Now click on "Download" on the Application or press F9 on keyboard. A warning message will pop up. Press YES
10. You will see in the status bar below "Searching"
11. Connect your phone (switched off and with battery inserted) via the USB cable.
12. Flash tool will do its stuff. First a red progress bar, then a count down, a quick yellow progress bar and final window showing Green Circle.
If you get this the Congrats You have flashed CWM !
Check by unplugging the phone and re-starting it with Power+Volume Up button Pressed. The Phone will boot into CWM !.
Enjoy !
Warning - Please follow the instructions. Don't mess around with anything else. Not responsible if you do anything else and brick your device !
In case you get any other error on SP Flash Tool, then recheck your MTK driver installation. Try on another PC.
Now I hope this opens the door for many other things !
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hey will this work on hero 9300+ ,512mb ram .
i have ordered one and will soon arrive.
will try to make some custom roms.

B rom error:
hi there does anyone has flash the zopo900 leader and got the message B ROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)
It wont letme flash the phone driver seems working fine but it said "single usb port" and the port assing it. please help!

Hi Vijay,
What if i dont follow the step 8 (uncheck everything except recovery). Does it cause any issue?
I am running win 7 x64 and when i run the flash tool it says searching only after i click the download

help
hey i have hero 9300+ 512mb ram
i have no network issue plz help me!:crying:

miraguilar1 said:
hi there does anyone has flash the zopo900 leader and got the message B ROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)
It wont letme flash the phone driver seems working fine but it said "single usb port" and the port assing it. please help!
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Check your device drivers USB driver has not been installed properly. I faced this issue and after multiple attempts of reinstall of USB drivers the flash tool started working properly
Also you can try installing PDAnet from here http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php
Install this with your phone switched on, this software installs the necessary drivers for the phone, post which you can use flash tool.
Note Connect the phone to flash tool first without battery, in options select with battery, press download after selecting the required file, when it says searching unplug the phone put battery back, dont switch on, plus back the usb. The flash tool should load the required file.

senlakshman said:
Hi Vijay,
What if i dont follow the step 8 (uncheck everything except recovery). Does it cause any issue?
I am running win 7 x64 and when i run the flash tool it says searching only after i click the download
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It will flash the entire ROM again. My guide was specifically for flashing only the CWM and not the entire ROM. I wanted to keep the Stock rom intact as it came from ZOPO.
Word of caution, I am yet top try flashing the complete ROM so if you are trying ensure that your have taken a backup via CWM (if already flashed) of your existing full working ROM before attempting anything. Also flash only ZOPO Stock or customised ROMs,

From where did you bought this mobile?
Does the imei start from 355,889,3535
Is it ips 1gb ram .
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Anyone having problem with drivers can follow this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfemoi6Aizw
complete flashing process
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

vijayar said:
It will flash the entire ROM again. My guide was specifically for flashing only the CWM and not the entire ROM. I wanted to keep the Stock rom intact as it came from ZOPO.
Word of caution, I am yet top try flashing the complete ROM so if you are trying ensure that your have taken a backup via CWM (if already flashed) of your existing full working ROM before attempting anything. Also flash only ZOPO Stock or customised ROMs,
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I have installed the drivers, while the phone is on using pdanet and i powered off and ran the flash tool first without battery (with battery option) and put the battery back in. but i got message stating please insert usb and Flashtool have this alert.
Not sure, where i am missing the steps

plz also have a look at previous posts u will get your answer.

senlakshman said:
I have installed the drivers, while the phone is on using pdanet and i powered off and ran the flash tool first without battery (with battery option) and put the battery back in. but i got message stating please insert usb and Flashtool have this alert.
Not sure, where i am missing the steps
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i too was having this problem but i tried the MTK6575 DRIVER and it worked maybe give it a try

Hey guys, I want to try this on my hero 9300+.
Is it safe?

Working
bhargav1991 said:
hey will this work on hero 9300+ ,512mb ram .
i have ordered one and will soon arrive.
will try to make some custom roms.
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Confirmed working on 9300+
Follow the tutorial exactly as written.
---------- Post added at 10:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 PM ----------
Israeleet said:
Hey guys, I want to try this on my hero 9300+.
Is it safe?
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This is a copy of cwm with the specific support for the MTK6577 used by the 9300+
So yes it safe.
---------- Post added at 10:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 PM ----------
bhargav1991 said:
hey i have hero 9300+ 512mb ram
i have no network issue plz help me!:crying:
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Make sure you removed the battery long enough from your phone.
You may also have to reboot your pc a couple of times.

Wtf .
I am talking about the no service issue,it doesn't have any relation
With battery or pc :what:
Anyways its an imei issue.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

vattmann said:
i too was having this problem but i tried the MTK6575 DRIVER and it worked maybe give it a try
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Yessss , it did worked by using the MTK6575 driver :good:

bhargav1991 said:
Wtf .
I am talking about the no service issue,it doesn't have any relation
With battery or pc :what:
Anyways its an imei issue.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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YTF
This is the CWM forum.

Has anyone tried tw5 launcher on this ?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

bhargav1991 said:
Anyone having problem with drivers can follow this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfemoi6Aizw
complete flashing process
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hello bhargav1991, i got some questions:
1. I've buy zp900 but it will arrive next week. In the video you posted there is a guide how to flash the official Zopo z900 latest stock ROM but in this way you get the latest rom + root but no ClockWorkMod Recovery installed ?¿¿
2. My intention as i done with my old..HTC Desire HD is flashing ClockWorkMod Recovery and install the latest Zp 900 stock ROM + ROOT. So following the 1st post and once all steps are done one by one, will I get the same rom that come installed ?¿ but non root ?¿
I need to download the latest ZOPO ROM .zip and then install it from ClockWorkMod and finally i will get the latest ROM + ROOT ¿?
Could you please help me
Thank you so much in advance guys ¡¡
:good:

[Q] How do I root Lenovo S890 (/get MT6577 drivers installed on Win7x64?)

I searched the forums but couldn't find any answers. This is the first time I'm trying to root an android phone. Things are not going well..
I found a page in Indonesian with instruction on how to root my sister's Lenovo S890. My dad bought her one in China, we live in Europe.
We need to get all the Chinese stuff off and install a "regular" Android version with a normal marketplace (read: whatsapp and google and nothing blocked).
The page with instructions is at http://www.duniaku.net/2013/03/30/u...rtisi-internal-storage-lenovo-ideaphone-s890/ I used Google Translate.
What are the steps? First you need to set up some files such as drivers are required to carry out the process of flashing, SP Flash Tool version 3.1222 or higher, because Lenny chipset MTK6577 S890, S890 and file TWRP to also file a Super User and Busybox will be pushed into the system through TWRP. All the files you can download from the following link:
1 Download Driver Lenovo : Extract file. rar it and then click Install_Driver.exe to install drivers into the system. Rather long process, just wait.
2 Download SP Flash Tool : The author gave the newer version, which v3.1224.01. .
3 Download Team Win Recovery Project : TWRP file is specific to the Lenovo S890, so do not try for another Android, although it also MediaTek chipset.
4 Download Super User and Busybox : Will we push into the system through TWRP custom recovery. Download and copy directly to SD Storage / Memory Cards-mu. Place it outside the / root folder or USB Storage Storage SD / USB storage from your Lenovo S890.
5 Download Data Repartition : This file is optional, just download and place it in the root folder Storage SD / USB Storage. Can later be used to repartition the internal memory is too small Lenovo S890. Author will explain at the bottom.
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I first installed the Lenovo S890 drivers. Clicked "Install anyway" for everything and rebooted. No problems.
But when I connect the phone it's still complaining that it can't find drivers (and I can't find any official drivers on the Lenovo website either)?
I also installed the MT6577 USB VCOM drivers that I found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206421 (before I did this the SP Flash Tool did nothing).
I enabled USB Debugging mode on the phone, and took out the SIM, the SD card and the battery when I connect it to USB to the PC. I am running Win7x64.
Every time I try to run (step 2) SP Flash tool, it starts downloading fine, but then Win7 'spits out' the phone (I can hear the 'usb device disconnected' sound) and SP Flash Tool obviously stops working then and gives some error.
I think this is because the MediaTek MT6577 USB VCOM drivers somehow refuse to install correctly? It looks like rooting might go well once this driver thing is fixed?
When I force installation of the drivers I get a Code 10 error and a yellow triangle next to the Preloader and the MediaTEL Vcom something USB driver in Windows Device Manager. ( I searched the forums and didn't find a solution for this).
I forced installation by opening Device Manager, click Add, click Add Legacy Hardware - manual - choose the usb2ser_Win764.info file out of the MT6577 USB VCOM drivers folder
This is what's in the .inf file : Is there anything I can change here to force it to work?
[Version]
Signature="$Windows NT$"
Class=Ports
ClassGuid={4D36E978-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Provider=%MTK%
DriverVer=05/30/2011,1.1123.0
[Manufacturer]
%MTK%=MTK,NTamd64
[MTK.NTamd64]
%MTK6218%=Reader,USB\Vid_0e8d&Pid_0003,USB\Vid_0e8d&Pid_1003
%MTK_COM%=Reader,USB\Vid_0e8d&Pid_0023&MI_00
%MTK_CAT%=Reader,USB\Vid_0e8d&Pid_0023&MI_02
%MTK_PRELOADER%=Reader, USB\Vid_0e8d&Pid_2000
%MTK_SP_DA%=Reader, USB\Vid_0e8d&Pid_2001
[DestinationDirs]
DefaultDestDir=12
[Reader.NTamd64]
Include=mdmcpq.inf
AddReg=Reader.NTamd64.AddReg
CopyFiles=FakeModemCopyFileSection
[Reader.NTamd64.AddReg]
HKR,,DevLoader,,*ntkern
HKR,,NTMPDriver,,usbser.sys
HKR,,EnumPropPages32,,"MsPorts.dll,SerialPortPropPageProvider"
[Reader.NTamd64.Services]
AddService = usbser, 0x00000002, Service_Inst
[SourceDisksNames]
[SourceDisksFiles]
[Service_Inst]
DisplayName = %Serial.SvcDesc%
ServiceType = 1 ; SERVICE_KERNEL_DRIVER
StartType = 3 ; SERVICE_DEMAND_START
ErrorControl = 1 ; SERVICE_ERROR_NORMAL
ServiceBinary = %12%\usbser.sys
LoadOrderGroup = Base
[Strings]
MTK = "MediaTek Inc."
MTK6218 = "MTK USB Port"
MTK_COM = "MTK USB Modem Port"
MTK_CAT = "MTK USB Debug Port"
MTK_PRELOADER = "MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port"
MTK_SP_DA = "MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port"
Serial.SvcDesc = "USB Serial emulation modem driver"
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How do I stop Windows from ejecting the phone (force it to keep it connected as the MediaTek thingie that seems to work with SP Flash Tool?).
Or is there a better way to get an English Android version on this phone?
When I now try to boot the phone it says
tool dl image fail
uboot is blocking by dl info
Did I (soft)brick it??
Thanks in advance for all the help!!

Giving up
Since this seems to be a less popular phone with very little support available - I'm giving up.
Spent 3 full days on this thing with no results, and I just read the GPS also won't work outside of China either.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to get it out of META mode or Factory mode, and get it to boot back into it's normal Chinese Android system.

katejones said:
Since this seems to be a less popular phone with very little support available - I'm giving up.
Spent 3 full days on this thing with no results, and I just read the GPS also won't work outside of China either.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to get it out of META mode or Factory mode, and get it to boot back into it's normal Chinese Android system.
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Hi, I'm having a much similar problem, since I couldn't flash recovery with SP flash tool, the process was terminated unexpectedly showing error message s_ft_need_download_all_fail (4050), after a couple of days looking for a solution I decided to format the phone with SP Flash Tool, and it worked, right after I tried to flas recovery again...and it worked. I thought I had found the way but when I tried to boot the phone in recovery mode nothing happened, no matter what keys combination I use, how long I press them, the phone just won't react, it doesn't show anything on the screen.
I don't know if this was the logic step to follow, but if you want to try and discover what to do next, up to you, 4 hands are better than 2,maybe yuo find the solution.
Good luck.

There is no button combination to boot recovery, try droidgram-reboot on play store.
Sent from my Lenovo S880

Hope you guys manage to root it soon as I am one of those who waiting for it as I need to root my S890 also.
Sent from my Lenovo S890 using xda app-developers app

katejones said:
I searched the forums but couldn't find any answers. This is the first time I'm trying to root an android phone. Things are not going well..
I found a page in Indonesian with instruction on how to root my sister's Lenovo S890. My dad bought her one in China, we live in Europe.
We need to get all the Chinese stuff off and install a "regular" Android version with a normal marketplace (read: whatsapp and google and nothing blocked).
The page with instructions is at http://www.duniaku.net/2013/03/30/u...rtisi-internal-storage-lenovo-ideaphone-s890/ I used Google Translate.
I first installed the Lenovo S890 drivers. Clicked "Install anyway" for everything and rebooted. No problems.
But when I connect the phone it's still complaining that it can't find drivers (and I can't find any official drivers on the Lenovo website either)?
I also installed the MT6577 USB VCOM drivers that I found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206421 (before I did this the SP Flash Tool did nothing).
I enabled USB Debugging mode on the phone, and took out the SIM, the SD card and the battery when I connect it to USB to the PC. I am running Win7x64.
Every time I try to run (step 2) SP Flash tool, it starts downloading fine, but then Win7 'spits out' the phone (I can hear the 'usb device disconnected' sound) and SP Flash Tool obviously stops working then and gives some error.
I think this is because the MediaTek MT6577 USB VCOM drivers somehow refuse to install correctly? It looks like rooting might go well once this driver thing is fixed?
When I force installation of the drivers I get a Code 10 error and a yellow triangle next to the Preloader and the MediaTEL Vcom something USB driver in Windows Device Manager. ( I searched the forums and didn't find a solution for this).
I forced installation by opening Device Manager, click Add, click Add Legacy Hardware - manual - choose the usb2ser_Win764.info file out of the MT6577 USB VCOM drivers folder
This is what's in the .inf file : Is there anything I can change here to force it to work?
How do I stop Windows from ejecting the phone (force it to keep it connected as the MediaTek thingie that seems to work with SP Flash Tool?).
Or is there a better way to get an English Android version on this phone?
When I now try to boot the phone it says
tool dl image fail
uboot is blocking by dl info
Did I (soft)brick it??
Thanks in advance for all the help!!
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please use S890_Customized_SP_Flashtool_20121119(v3.1238.5)
flash again ok
i am solve same your problem
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pwvg553v5z1vtju/S890_Customized_SP_Flashtool_20130109(v3.1238.5).rar

kyaw8719 said:
please use S890_Customized_SP_Flashtool_20121119(v3.1238.5)
flash again ok
i am solve same your problem
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pwvg553v5z1vtju/S890_Customized_SP_Flashtool_20130109(v3.1238.5).rar
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Thanks for sharing. Is it 100% working or still in testing phase?
Sent from my Lenovo S890 using xda app-developers app

nakTT said:
Thanks for sharing. Is it 100% working or still in testing phase?
Sent from my Lenovo S890 using xda app-developers app
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i fix 2pcs

kyaw8719 said:
i fix 2pcs
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Meaning?
Sent from my ST26i

doesn't solve the problem
nakTT said:
Meaning?
Sent from my ST26i
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It doesn't work same problem downloaded the latest SP Flash from the post doesn't work either.. Is there any of you solved the problem? If so then please go detailed about it.

Question Lenovo Phab PB1 770m no operating system help

Hi all i have new Lenovo PB1 770m I attempted to root it the TWRP was installed but it was not rooted
then I tried to update the firmware to the latest 151111 and no go, in the end i managed to delete the operating system so now I can boot to recovery mode only, When I try to restart it comes up with No OS Installed, I have tried to install xposed v79 sdk21 arm64zip no go, Ok now I know that I am an IDIOT for
not making a backup of original system and not cheking the firmware was the same as the root guide,
On the top of recovery screen is :- 2.8.7.7 SevenMaxs and TeamWin Recovery Project, I guess this could
be an expensive lesson, I have been looking for an original ROM with no luck so any help would be very
much appreciated, Thanks pluto1956, Mike
ps used info and files from here to try and root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...oting-t3290347
UPDATE I managed to get a ROM from Russian site PB1-770M_S000156_150930_ROW_fastboot.7z 1.8gig
instructions say to be installed from computer via usb my problem is I can only access the internal storage or external SD card not the Usb-otg so it seems I can only update from the sd or internal memory
tried putting the rom on both but no go

Hi is there anybody that knows where and how to install the stock firmware for the phab PB1-770M

HELP
Same as above. need a stock rom. formatted internal storage mistakenly. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

naeemdurrani said:
Same as above. need a stock rom. formatted internal storage mistakenly. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.

Thanks brother, yesterday i downloaded one russian rom in zip format and there was a .bat file included in it. i only double clicked and it flashed through adb and fastboot and it was successfull. i got the operating system 5.0.2 but WLAN is not working, tried flashing several time but no luck. i learned that it is still under warranty ..so sent it to warranty. in a week it will be back with be for testing again hopefully.
well i will try your method as soon as i get my beast again. Thank you so much for helping out in timely manner, really appreciate it brother.
jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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---------- Post added at 08:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 AM ----------
it is very easy my friend just look into the only topic/thread about Phab plus in xda. it will guide you well.
if you get any error in recovery like footer is wrong/signature verification failed. connect your phone and first check if your device in being tracked by adb. use adb devices.
if your device appear in the list of devices ..use fastboot oem unlock then flash sevenmax twrp again after entering into temporary twrp as per phab plus thread.
0verdaflow said:
How can you root this damn phones.... i was trying like for 2 days....
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jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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Could you please elucidate more? I downloaded the ROM and the flash program. However, I've no clue how to get going. I don't even see the xml files anywhere (as mentioned by you).
Just don't want to screw it up bad so being little more cautious.

jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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im getting this error
Start Sending Programmer
Download Fail:System.Exception: Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol
at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SaharaArmPrgDownload(String sFileName)
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.QPHONEMSSaharaDownloadArmPrg(UInt64& version, String armPrgPath)
Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail
Finish Download
cant flash the stock rom

man dont use Qfil program.
the rom which you downloaded should be in zip format, unzip it, there is a file download_with_partiotion.bat.
run it and sit back until it is finished.
Wakatsik said:
im getting this error
Start Sending Programmer
Download Fail:System.Exception: Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol
at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SaharaArmPrgDownload(String sFileName)
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.QPHONEMSSaharaDownloadArmPrg(UInt64& version, String armPrgPath)
Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail
Finish Download
cant flash the stock rom
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naeemdurrani said:
man dont use Qfil program.
the rom which you downloaded should be in zip format, unzip it, there is a file download_with_partiotion.bat.
run it and sit back until it is finished.
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i cant use the .bat cause my phone is already bricked...it wont be recognize by the app...the only way is thru QFIL but the problem is that i always get the error above

Hi, same here. I tried using QFIL and getting Sahara Fail. Then tried clicking on the bat file but its not working since the phone is not recognized. Please help.
EDIT : I got the QFIL working just now and my phone is working. Flashed the stock rom and I think it will be just fine.

whiskey_1388 said:
Hi, same here. I tried using QFIL and getting Sahara Fail. Then tried clicking on the bat file but its not working since the phone is not recognized. Please help.
EDIT : I got the QFIL working just now and my phone is working. Flashed the stock rom and I think it will be just fine.
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My phone was wiped by me . I have TWRP and my phone is read as ADB interface (when in recovery mode). I tried adb devices and it returned 1f82f24b recovery. I also can access my phone memory from PC when in TWRP recovery which enables me to transfer files.
My problem is it is only read as ADB interface not as Qualcom COM port device. When I try Download_with_partition.cmd I get the error that it can not distinguish devices and to try. Any solution by those managed to install it successfully?

For everyone landing in this page due to wiping his OS of Lenovo Phab Plus by mistake (like I did), please refer to this thread:
Lenovo Phab Plus PB1-770M Stock ROM needed

Thanks!
jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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I was not doing the 8936.mbn part!
By default it is 8916 so it doesnt work. but after changing that setting, it work!:highfive::good:

I can't unbrick
Hi!
I have a Lenovo Phab PB1-770M, this phone won't turn on, only Lenovo logo, or fastboot or flashmode.
With Flashtool i can't flash. In Fastboot i flash a recovery or operating system, i reboot the phone and again only the Lenovo screen, operating system not starting.
What can i do?

naeemdurrani said:
man dont use Qfil program.
the rom which you downloaded should be in zip format, unzip it, there is a file download_with_partiotion.bat.
run it and sit back until it is finished.
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this is what i get running the .bat command >
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
╟δ╚╖▒ú╩╓╗·─▄╣╗╩╢▒≡adb╔Φ▒╕!╟δ╓╪╩╘úí
please ensure the phone can distinguish adb devices! Please retry!
Press any key to continue . . .

vibe shot 6.0 update and root and xposed

1st way :
Pulled full OTA file for Lenovo Vibe Shot - z90a40 ROW
Installation Procedures for the official rekaveri following:
Clean, not rutirovannaya and the changed S240-th firmware.
Be sure to set the region code. After the update, you do not change ...
Download the file update.zip and throw your phone. I checked on the external memory card.
Reboot in rekaveri. Select English and tychem to Install update.zip
What follows is some question about the installation. Select YES
The installation process is 100% dlitelnyy.Posle installation still some time to think. Do not panic.
After installation is complete, select the restart system . The first start will be long enough.
I recommend to do a factory reset. In order to avoid possible problems during the transition from one to another OS
2nd way :
How to install TWRP rekaveri for the following:
Installed S240-th firmware.
Be sure to set the region code. After the update, you do not change ...
Download the archive TWRP_lenovoota.zip and throw your phone. I checked on the external memory card.
Reboot in rekaveri. Select Install and update the file with.
Make wipes are cache, dalvik-cache, data and phone.
After installation is complete, reboot the system. The first start will be long enough.
I recommend to do a factory reset. In order to avoid possible problems during the transition from one to another OS
down load files : https://cloud.mail.ru/public/36qb/qhqsDGNVr
3rd: for who have problem with 1st & 2nd
1- download thise file :http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/19311...363_160625_row/?do=findComment&comment=497835
2- Installing the firmware using QFIL on the Lenovo device based on Qualcomm chips:
(A)
We set vcredist_x86.exe , which go in the complete set with "proshivalschikom" itself;
set himself "flasher" - QPST.2.7.422.msi ;
install drivers for the Qualcomm chips - they are in the archive Qualcomm_USB_Drivers.7z
(B)
Completely turn off your device , and then we press the volume up key (Volume Up), and holding it connect the USB-cable which is already connected to the USB 2.0 port of your PC - in the Device Manager, you should see the device Qualcomm Lenovo HS-USB QDLoader 9008
3-Just install the firmware: -
(A)
Run the program QFIL
In the Programmer patch specify the path to the file prog_emmc_firehose_89XX.mbn (in my case prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn)
, for this click on Knop «the Browse» , in the window that opens, specify the path to the folder with the firmware (in my case ROW_S121), then choose prog_emmc_firehose_89XX.mbn file and click "Open" . then click on digging "the Load the XML ..." , alternately choose in the window that opens - first rawprogram0.xml and click "Open", and then patch0.xml and also click "Open".
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2014/post-53625-0-76252800-1419253051.png
(B)
Open the Device Manager on your PC, then turn off the device (smartphone or tablet) and take out the USB-cable from the device (if it was connected).
The device should restart at the successful process of filling the firmware and boot into Android OS.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2014/post-53625-0-39327800-1419253052.png
for root :::::::::
1ST : Unlock BootLoader
1. Install the software package QPST and drivers LenovoUsbDriver , QualcommUSBDrivers on your computer ( drivers are archived Service QPST programs )
2. Unpack the archive Z90a40_Android-L_unlock_7M.7z to the root of any drive.
3. Connect the device ( Z90a40 ) to a PC via USB-cable.
4. On your device, turn on debugging by the ADB .
5. Run the utility QFIL :
- in the line Select Build Type , select the Flat the Build
- in line Select Programmer press the button Browse and specify the path to the unzipped files \ Z90a40_unlock_7M \ the img \ prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbn
- click on the button Load XML and select the first rawprogram0.xml and then patch0.xml
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-1.png.661990ee862f9d3e35653a046c561c4a.png
6. Run Reboot_QDLoader.bat::
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/mon...7M_3.png.3018b3c020fc59cdab5e8b73461cc42e.png
7. In the main program window to see that the device is switched to the mode Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 .
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-2.png.a73fc14b40f138b5a2fa71480a6df072.png
8.Start the process of firmware bootloader unlocked by pressing the button Download .
(If you have not defined QFIL utility device Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode, then you should check through the Device Manager on your PC - there are no problems with Qualcomm driver)
9. At the end of the process unlocked bootloader firmware to the device you will see a sign in the window Status QFIL program the following lines:
Download Succeed
the Finish Download
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-3.png.3a5566b24283b342edc285b724004305.png
10.Turning off the device from the USB-cable and clamp button Power to turn on the device (sometimes takes up to 10-20 seconds).
11. Open the main settings menu, the device and go to the " About phone -> Device Information " and press 7 times to select " Build number " until the display shows that you have become a developer.
12. Go back to the device's main Settings menu and go to the " For Developers " in " Factory Unlock " switch the toggle switch in the ON state .
13.Turn off the device (Z90a40), we press both volume buttons and connects to a PC via a USB-cable (the device enters the mode fastboot ), then run Unlock_Bootloader.bat
You should see the value of true if the secondary Bootloader check the status in the string the Device unlocked :
(Bootloader) Device tampered: false
(Bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(Bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(Bootloader) Display panel: A
OKAY [0.046s]
finished. total time: 0.046s
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-4.png.49581f68c35fd8e8922eaef936037988.png
14.So all of this unlocking process is completed successfully .
files need links :
http://lenovo-forums.ru/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=56368
2nd: to do ( install TWRP 3.0.2.0 for Lenovo Vibe Shot )
Extract the folder TWRP archive TWRP-3.0.2.0_Z90a40_by_SevenMaxs.7z to the root of any drive
Turn off the device ( Z90a40 ), we press both volume buttons and connects to a PC via a USB-cable; the device will go into fastboot mode (on the PC must be set for the driver ADB).
Connect your phone to a PC via usb-cable, and run the Flash-TWRP.bat ( the Run-TWRP.bat for a single run TWRP.)
We are waiting for the phone to boot into TWRP
You can now disconnect the usb-cord
Installation is finished!
links : http://lenovo-forums.ru/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=56391
Login or TWRP:
On the device is turned off hold down both volume buttons and the inclusion of produce, release the power button immediately once the device is turned on and the volume buttons once away; boot logo TWRP.
3rd : install su from twrp
su.zip link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxQ_dY80FUzYUXN6QThDd3pSWWc/view?usp=sharing
4th: install xposed.zip ( the erorrs have been solved)
link :
soooooooooooooooooooooon
soz for error happen before
updated 23/8/2016
that's all

Everything is fine, but TWRP in Russian how to change it to English?
xposed mode is not installing
in TWRP its said that I/O error on system folder.
MOD EDIT: Please don't quote the OP

In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
Sent from my Lenovo VIBEShot

shouk_1987 said:
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
Sent from my Lenovo VIBEShot
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Root successful :good:
but I cant able to xposed framework
because in TWRP its says "cp: can't stat "/system" I/O error"
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cant able to install xposed framework tried everything
Sent from my Lenovo Z90a40 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

xposed worked with me and now erorr
sorry for that but it solved try agine

since root of the rom I tried about hundred times but still xposed framework not installed ?
Sent from my Lenovo Z90a40 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

yasirriaz1977 said:
since root of the rom I tried about hundred times but still xposed framework not installed ?
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Try new zip

shouk_1987 said:
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
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Click to collapse
All work now

elbhrawy said:
Try new zip
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=attach&id=7533763&dlsess=8f37b888e4eb17f073e312a5fa82e658 new link give me error like this
Sent from my Lenovo Z90a40 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

yasirriaz1977 said:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=attach&id=7533763&dlsess=8f37b888e4eb17f073e312a5fa82e658 new link give me error like this
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I will upload now

elbhrawy said:
I will upload now
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eagerly waiting for xpposed to work on my charmed device

yasirriaz1977 said:
eagerly waiting for xpposed to work on my charmed device
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Updated

elbhrawy said:
Updated
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Downloading ..........................................
when installed will update here soon.....:good:
update.........
same error
cp:can't stat '/system/xposed.prop': I/O error
updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Z90a40 restoration/xposed-v80-sdk23-arm64-by-romracer-20160202.zip'
update .........
after aforementioned error my device also unroot
now I am going to root it again

yasirriaz1977 said:
Downloading ..........................................
when installed will update here soon.....:good:
update.........
same error
cp:can't stat '/system/xposed.prop': I/O error
updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Z90a40 restoration/xposed-v80-sdk23-arm64-by-romracer-20160202.zip'
update .........
after aforementioned error my device also unroot
now I am going to root it again
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its worked with me

elbhrawy said:
its worked with me
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but its not worked for me, please do something
Sent from my Lenovo Z90a40 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

i have problem with update
the update.zip block at 45% update
i'll try with file TWRP_lenovoota.zip...where i'll put the file?
on sd card ...but i put it in specific folder? rename the file?
tnx in advance

il_milanese said:
the update.zip block at 45% update
i'll try with file TWRP_lenovoota.zip...where i'll put the file?
on sd card ...but i put it in specific folder? rename the file?
tnx in advance
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use qfil better

I have the bootloader unlock and TWRP installed,
the TWRP recovery let me know that i have no SO installed.
how can I install/flash a rom without brick the phone with this recovery installed?
Things to mustnt do with TWRP installed?
i've been 2 days without phone(bricked). I need help
Thank you

a bit confussing cause the english not too good, look like translated from other language.
can somebody fix it?
so can i have root with marsmallow?

Thank U.
OTA update v363 Ok. Thank U.

[Guide] Install Custom Recovery for Blu Advance 5.0 D030UX

Before we start this post, I just wanted to say that I am new here (like today new) and XDA does not have this device listed in their website at all so I did not know where else to post this rather than the General Discussion, I do apologize for this annoyance and please forgive me. One last thing, I am not the developer of this, I am only the poster person........guy...... ;-; ....... the person who developed this custom recovery is @lopestom!! Please give him the credit he derserves, not me!! With this being said, let us move onto the post now!!
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*DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR IS THE DEVELOPER FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU CAUSE TO YOUR DEVICE!!*
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Greetings XDA Community and Blu Users!
Today I am Sharing this Custom Recovery that was made by @lopestom for the Blu Advance 5.0
Now before we get into this you will need to do the following first for the recovery to install.
You will need to install the MTK VCOM Drivers and the SP Flash Tool.
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693906
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 10 64-bit/32-bit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033
-Installation for SP Flash Tool: https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool
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Now once you get this done, you will want to install the custom recovery files for which I am providing to you Blu Advance 5.0 Users from [B @lopestom[/B]. (download link at the very bottom)
Once you install the zip, follow these simple steps and you will have the recovery installed in no time!
1. Download zip file and then unzip to then where you will see two files: *recovery img and scatter file*
2. Open SPFT, and load the scatter file from that folder unzipped
3. Click the Download Tab, and edit the settings as follows:
A. Make sure 'Download Only' is selected
B. Only Recovery Partition box is checked
C. Make sure correct scatter is loaded
4. Double click in 'Location' field next to recovery partition and select recovery.img
5. Click "Download" Button
6. Power off phone
7. With "Download" button clicked in SPFT, connect phone to USB without powering on (VCOM DRIVERS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THIS TO WORK)
8. Wait for SPFT to flash, popup with green check-mark will display when complete
9. Disconnect phone from USB, hold power + volume-up keys until boot into TWRP Recovery
10. Done!
11. You have successfully installed this custom recovery for your Blu Advance 5.0!!
As a perk, you can now root your device if you have not already with Super Su: https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
Downloads:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120706965
*ALL CREDIT GOES TO @lopestom*

When is TWRP installed?
Sorry, as a noob, I have no idea at what point TWRP needs to be installed, if at all. Andvance 5.0 isn't on the list in the official TWRP app, so installling that from Google Play Store doesn't help. Do I get blutwrp.img -and how do I install it? Do I flash twrp, too, or install it another way ? Should twrp come up automatically here? I'm totally confused with this guide.

thaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks

Androidfilehost link is out of mirrors

cuvtixo said:
Sorry, as a noob, I have no idea at what point TWRP needs to be installed, if at all. Andvance 5.0 isn't on the list in the official TWRP app, so installling that from Google Play Store doesn't help. Do I get blutwrp.img -and how do I install it? Do I flash twrp, too, or install it another way ? Should twrp come up automatically here? I'm totally confused with this guide.
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This post looks pretty new. So I thought I'd drop by just in case you never figured out how to install TWRP. At the bottom of the guide there is this:
RonneyDude said:
Downloads:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120706965
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That download URL is TWRP. If I were to guess, the download is an unofficial port of TWRP. Since TWRP doesn't have an official build for BLU Advance 5.0, you have to use the file provided by OP (I am not aware of any other unofficial ports of TWRP specifically for BLU Advance 5.0).
It has been a while since I rooted the BLU Advance 5.0 for my friend, but I believe it is not possible to directly flash a custom recovery onto the device. That's why you need to install SPFT which was also generously provided by OP:
RonneyDude said:
-Installation for SP Flash Tool: https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool
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However, in order to use that tool, you must make sure you have the right drivers so your phone and computer can communicate:
RonneyDude said:
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693906
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 10 64-bit/32-bit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033
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After you have installed the proper drivers for your computer and SPFT, you are all set to follow the steps OP provided. Any instance where it says "zip file" he is referring to the zip file you should have downloaded from androidfilehost.com (first link I quoted from OP).
As long as you know that, here are the steps 1 - 11 you should follow:
RonneyDude said:
1. Download zip file and then unzip to then where you will see two files: *recovery img and scatter file*
2. Open SPFT, and load the scatter file from that folder unzipped
3. Click the Download Tab, and edit the settings as follows:
A. Make sure 'Download Only' is selected
B. Only Recovery Partition box is checked
C. Make sure correct scatter is loaded
4. Double click in 'Location' field next to recovery partition and select recovery.img
5. Click "Download" Button
6. Power off phone
7. With "Download" button clicked in SPFT, connect phone to USB without powering on (VCOM DRIVERS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THIS TO WORK)
8. Wait for SPFT to flash, popup with green check-mark will display when complete
9. Disconnect phone from USB, hold power + volume-up keys until boot into TWRP Recovery
10. Done!
11. You have successfully installed this custom recovery for your Blu Advance 5.0!!
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cuvtixo said:
... I have no idea at what point TWRP needs to be installed, if at all.
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I may be misreading this sentence, but incase I am not, I'll explain. The primary reason people install a custom recovery is so they can root their phones. In the case of BLU Advance 5.0, that phone only has an internal storage of 4GB, which I have recently learned is apparently taken up entirely by Messenger itself (if you download Facebook Messenger). What's the point of having a smartphone if you can't install apps on it? There is an app called Link2SD which can trick the phone into believing the external SD card space is internal (more or less). Link2SD needs root though.
After installing TWRP, now is when you can flash things the way I imagine you're moderately familiar with from your comment. The only thing you should need to flash via this method should be SuperSU, to give you the root privilege necessary for Link2SD. OP has also provided this:
RonneyDude said:
As a perk, you can now root your device if you have not already with Super Su: https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
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If you followed all the steps properly, you should be able to power down your device, and boot into TWRP by holding the Power and Volume Up buttons until you see the white BLU boot screen. From there, you can flash SuperSU.
Hope this helped clear some things up for you!

weilunt0219 said:
This post looks pretty new. So I thought I'd drop by just in case you never figured out how to install TWRP. At the bottom of the guide there is this:
That download URL is TWRP. If I were to guess, the download is an unofficial port of TWRP. Since TWRP doesn't have an official build for BLU Advance 5.0, you have to use the file provided by OP (I am not aware of any other unofficial ports of TWRP specifically for BLU Advance 5.0).
It has been a while since I rooted the BLU Advance 5.0 for my friend, but I believe it is not possible to directly flash a custom recovery onto the device. That's why you need to install SPFT which was also generously provided by OP:
However, in order to use that tool, you must make sure you have the right drivers so your phone and computer can communicate:
After you have installed the proper drivers for your computer and SPFT, you are all set to follow the steps OP provided. Any instance where it says "zip file" he is referring to the zip file you should have downloaded from androidfilehost.com (first link I quoted from OP).
As long as you know that, here are the steps 1 - 11 you should follow:
I may be misreading this sentence, but incase I am not, I'll explain. The primary reason people install a custom recovery is so they can root their phones. In the case of BLU Advance 5.0, that phone only has an internal storage of 4GB, which I have recently learned is apparently taken up entirely by Messenger itself (if you download Facebook Messenger). What's the point of having a smartphone if you can't install apps on it? There is an app called Link2SD which can trick the phone into believing the external SD card space is internal (more or less). Link2SD needs root though.
After installing TWRP, now is when you can flash things the way I imagine you're moderately familiar with from your comment. The only thing you should need to flash via this method should be SuperSU, to give you the root privilege necessary for Link2SD. OP has also provided this:
If you followed all the steps properly, you should be able to power down your device, and boot into TWRP by holding the Power and Volume Up buttons until you see the white BLU boot screen. From there, you can flash SuperSU.
Hope this helped clear some things up for you!
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While this helps, I've been doing this for months now... And now I am faced with the problem of the new OTA they just gave me, which blocks any and all root access that I had before. Now my problem is figuring out if I need to re-flash the previous version to my firmware or unlock the bootloader and just install a custom ROM, given that a universal ROM is compatible.

A way to unbrick?
So, I have one and bricked it when flashing a recovery I found when I searched blue advance 5.0 custom recovery on google
when I searched, I used the one I found at the blueroms dot info site
it is now in a boot loop, and I can't access anything except the menu between booting factory mode and recovery
is there a way I can fix it, and flash this?

Thanks!
Thanks for not only the instructions, but for accepting the possibility that I may have figured it out myself.
As a regular linux user, I'm not sure why the xda comunity depends on: SP Flash Tool, MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows and MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 10 64-bit/32-bit. Especially at this point shouldn't there be some tools from Chrome OS? if not Linux itself? Sorry that's kind of off point, but your help is indeed appreciated.

Trying to Root
Hello everyone, I have been desperately trying to root a Blu Advance 5.0 HD that i just got. It runs Android Version 6.0 Kernal 3.18.19 Custom build BLU_A050U_V04_GENERIC 19-09-2016\
So The farthest i got was clicking download and plugging in the phone. It gives me an error and suggests i Format+download. Doing that semi bricks my phone and i have to flash a oem firmware. I even tried using the oem files and just replacing the recovery which did the trick in making it run, but did not install twrp. What am i doing wrong, Id rather not return the phone but i may if i cannot root it.
Thanks anyone who can assist me!

Nothing happened
Greetings,
I was able to install drivers on the PC and flash the recovery through SPFT and directly from fastboot but it didn't work. Although both methods gave me OK, when I boot into recovery I still get the stock recovery 3e version of the BLU. So, is there something that I'm missing?