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Dear All Hi,
I have 2 china phones with Android 2.2
which are exactly the same.
After flashing one of them
I get the message:
Invalid IMEI
and the phone cannot connect to
mobile networks and make calls anymore.
Is there a way to copy the good IMEI
of the phone that can make calls
to the invalid IMEI
of the phone that cannot make calls?
Thanks in advance for any info,
ff
can you revert back to the factory or stock ROM, hard reset or something?
Thanks for the reply.
I did the factory data reset
(Settings > Privacy)
but again the same:
Invalid IMEI in the status bar
no mobile networks can be connected
cannot make/receive calls
lamborg said:
can you revert back to the factory or stock ROM, hard reset or something?
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Please help,
ff
Its probaly because there made in China, and they don't have original Android License.
Did you install a rom that was made for your phone, because it is chinese you know. And you should indeed go back to stock rom
I have installed the rom that was made for my specific phone
and the specific model that i have. (2 of them)
I flashed the phone to get the latest firmware that the phone maker
said was released to fix a lot of bugs.
The phone maker also said they had tested the flash tool
with the latest firmware and the phones were working OK at their end.
But in my case the phone although it was working fine before the upgrade
after the upgrade it shows in the status bar "Invalid IMEI"
and cannot connect to networks and make calls.
Any ideas anyone?
nathan-96 said:
Its probaly because there made in China, and they don't have original Android License.
Did you install a rom that was made for your phone, because it is chinese you know. And you should indeed go back to stock rom
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Be sure you installed it right. Do factory reset, or search if patch is avaidable
Samsung Galaxy Gio
CM 7.2 20120325 (thanks 2 phiezx)
XDA Premium
Dont say 'thanks', just press the button
Fixed it!
Invalid IMEI
Had to:
1-root it with "SuperOneClick"
2-install "root explorer"
3-copy the file "MP0B_001"
from the good phone to the bad phone.
(Location: /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/.. )
Before rooting, the above file should have been backed up,
but i had the same phone working so a copy did the trick!
ff
ffinder said:
Fixed it!
Invalid IMEI
Had to:
1-root it with "SuperOneClick"
2-install "root explorer"
3-copy the file "MP0B_001"
from the good phone to the bad phone.
(Location: /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/.. )
Before rooting, the above file should have been backed up,
but i had the same phone working so a copy did the trick!
ff
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good job,
(solved now)
ffinder said:
Dear All Hi,
I have 2 china phones with Android 2.2
which are exactly the same.
After flashing one of them
I get the message:
Invalid IMEI
and the phone cannot connect to
mobile networks and make calls anymore.
Is there a way to copy the good IMEI
of the phone that can make calls
to the invalid IMEI
of the phone that cannot make calls?
Thanks in advance for any info,
ff
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i have the same problem with galaxy s3 China with dual sim
can u tell me if u fix ur prob ?
ffinder said:
Fixed it!
Invalid IMEI
Had to:
1-root it with "SuperOneClick"
2-install "root explorer"
3-copy the file "MP0B_001"
from the good phone to the bad phone.
(Location: /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/.. )
Before rooting, the above file should have been backed up,
but i had the same phone working so a copy did the trick!
ff
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great information, bookmarked for future reference if needed, thanks!
Hello everyone,
I bought this tablet on ebay and it seems that the ROM preinstalled is a test ROM.
I searched the web to find a custom ROM but I couldn't find much info.
I found the way to root the tablet but that's all.
Is there anyone who can indicate me a link to a stock rom or a good custom one?
Thanks for those who will read and help!
What do you mean by TEST ROM?!!! this is ridiculous, I have the tablet and it's working like a charm even I received over air update yesterday, the only odd is that I can't use it as a phone because Lenovo has no license yet for that it's available only in the Chinese version, and I think this will be solved later when they start launching their mobile phones all over the world.
Hello mmis,
Test rom is not the correct terms but I didn't know how to call that !
The problem is that every widget I put on the desktop is loading but never display anything.
The information in "About tablet" are the following :
Model number : IdeaTab A2107A-H
Android Version : 4.0.3
Baseband version : MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V13, 2012/05/25 01:09
Build number : A2107A-H_S307_120605
If I search for system updates, it doesn't find anything. If I click on firmware update, the settings FC.
I made a factory reset but no luck.
That's why I thought it wasn't a stable version.
As long as you tried the factory reset with no luck, I think in your case its better to get back to Lenovo customer service or your local dealer if it's under warranty, they should be able to help you. it's a new device in the market and it will be difficult to find custom ROM for a while or even someone to give model-specific help. Good Luck
Would you mind linking to the instructions on how to root this thing?
Sure, no problem !
After several hours of search and difficulties to register onto Chinese websites
I managed to find the attached file. I take no credit for the tool because it was developped by someone else (SNARL I guess)
It was missing the superuser apk inside so I put it back and also translate the steps to English.
Here are the steps :
- Connect the tablet in Debug USB mode
- Launch root.bat
- The device will reboot at each of the 3 steps
If you need more info, don't mind to ask!
Here is the link of the original thread :
http://3g.lenovo.com/thread-69003-1-1.html
Fantastic, thank you very much.
LePad Chinese Model A2107A-H
I have a Chinese issue model of the A2107A-H that has the dual sim card cellular feature. I've been trying to get it rooted to get rid of the Chinese apks on it, but normal rooting software has not been successful so far, including the one posted here from SNARL via Ichi go's post. I get a "device not found" error message and in device manager on my PC it indicates that there is no driver installed for the device. I have "debug" turned on and the USB link seems to be working as I can see file folders on the device, but the rooting software will not run. I've tried several of the most well known methods with no luck. Any ideas on this would be appreciated and in particular, if there is a driver I need to have installed to get the rooting software to work??
TIA!!!
Rob
First of all many thanks to you ichi go it was very easy to root this device as instructed, but as the one I have does not have the phone calling capability, I replaced the phone.apk with different one but now the device does not recognize the sim card at all, I tried to push many versions of phone.apk to system folder with no luck, it seems even if I put the apk in the system folder the device will not launch it at all, could you please help me in that.
I've had this tablet for a while and love it. I just got the OTA update and its downloading now.
I'm a also keen on rooting it and inns installing a custom ROM. I guess once its a bit more common, we can expect a dedicated Dev community here on XDA
The update failed to install. I'm not rooted or anything but upon restart it gave a signature verification error.
Any way to fix this?
Edit: got it! was a path error since i had changed the default storage.
but i can't figure out any changes
robh41 said:
I have a Chinese issue model of the A2107A-H that has the dual sim card cellular feature. I've been trying to get it rooted to get rid of the Chinese apks on it, but normal rooting software has not been successful so far, including the one posted here from SNARL via Ichi go's post. I get a "device not found" error message and in device manager on my PC it indicates that there is no driver installed for the device. I have "debug" turned on and the USB link seems to be working as I can see file folders on the device, but the rooting software will not run. I've tried several of the most well known methods with no luck. Any ideas on this would be appreciated and in particular, if there is a driver I need to have installed to get the rooting software to work??
TIA!!!
Rob
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How does your device appear in the device manager? For sure, the adb driver isn't installed. If it's not the case, download android sdk and then the Google USB driver in the extra section.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
mmis said:
First of all many thanks to you ichi go it was very easy to root this device as instructed, but as the one I have does not have the phone calling capability, I replaced the phone.apk with different one but now the device does not recognize the sim card at all, I tried to push many versions of phone.apk to system folder with no luck, it seems even if I put the apk in the system folder the device will not launch it at all, could you please help me in that.
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I didn't try to make phone calls for now with it but I will test and come back to you if I find something interesting.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
FM Tuner - perfect for in-dash?
The in-dash car tablet people should be happy to hear the A2107 has an FM Tuner. It's one of the few tablets that has a radio tuner, and the only modern 7" that I know of. I just ordered one. I will report back.
The Chinese stock rom I installed has the phone ability and that works very well! The problem of this stock rom is that the Google services aren't there. I'm trying to find a way to install the zip file but I need to know the exact path of the recovery partition.
I tried to find it with the cat /proc/emmc command but this partition isn't listed.
If anyone has an idea...
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
So I understood that you managed to flash the Chinese stock ROM, am I right?!! please tell me how to do as I am facing serious problems with my device, I managed to root and then I changed the phone.apk (what the hell I was thinking of) and now I have the the error message android.process.acore stopped working and sometimes the sittings force closed, I tried to re root, factory reset and deleting cache of almost everything with no use, even I contacted the Lenovo CS to reinstall the original firmware, I think they will charge me for that :crying:
by the way I don't have contacts anymore (I installed it manually) and the most impressive thing that the device doesn't recognize the SIM card (I cleverly deleted the original one phone.apk :silly and what ever apk I push into the system/app folder and change the permissions it will not install after reboot.
So...what do you think guys?!! any help?
I've confirmed this does work on the A2107-F.
I had some trouble with the ADB driver. I can't post links, so you will have to google it, but I used adb_driver_20110720.zip for the drivers. I forced it to install via Update Driver > Browse my computer > let me pick > have disk > pointed to the android_winusb.inf file > selected the thinkpad option, it was the bottom of the two.
I also had to manually turn the tablet back on after the first reboot, but it went fine after that.
ichi go said:
The Chinese stock rom I installed has the phone ability and that works very well! The problem of this stock rom is that the Google services aren't there. I'm trying to find a way to install the zip file but I need to know the exact path of the recovery partition.
I tried to find it with the cat /proc/emmc command but this partition isn't listed.
If anyone has an idea...
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app
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can someone show me where to get the rom?
in the chinese forum, i cant register, because lenovo login is buggy for me. maybe because of location,,
mmis said:
So I understood that you managed to flash the Chinese stock ROM, am I right?!! please tell me how to do as I am facing serious problems with my device, I managed to root and then I changed the phone.apk (what the hell I was thinking of) and now I have the the error message android.process.acore stopped working and sometimes the sittings force closed, I tried to re root, factory reset and deleting cache of almost everything with no use, even I contacted the Lenovo CS to reinstall the original firmware, I think they will charge me for that :crying:
by the way I don't have contacts anymore (I installed it manually) and the most impressive thing that the device doesn't recognize the SIM card (I cleverly deleted the original one phone.apk :silly and what ever apk I push into the system/app folder and change the permissions it will not install after reboot.
So...what do you think guys?!! any help?
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Hi mmis,
I will upload tonight (if i have the time to) all the needed files to install the Chinese ROM (tools and procedure included).
Btw, I managed to install all the Google services and all is working well! The only thing is that the OS can only be put in English. All other languages are Chinese variants.
Hi I just flash tablet with a chinesse rom A2107A_H_S121_120525 and right now the device don't turning on anymore. The flashing is still possible. So I need a stock rom please
DISABLE DUAL CLOCK SETTINGS
SYSTEM SETTING/GLOBAL ROAMING/ROAMING CLOCK SETTING/uncheck USE ROAMING DUAL CLOCK
For keyboard,Call to Korea ad Korean diallor
install this zip through recovery and reboot
ROOTING F160L
1. for rooting install two apk
2. first Framaroot-1.4.1.apk instructions in screenshots
3. for recovery istall 'lte2_l1m_recovery.apk'
80 SMS limit FIX VIA ROOT EXPLORER
1. Root via above post
2. Install root explorer
3. Open root explorer
4. Go to system/etc click on the line Mount R / W in the top right
5. Set value 'true' to 'false'
6. Open featureset.xml keep on file select Open in Text Editor
7. Go to line 80 <imtem name="max_user_data_bytes_ex"> </ item> changed to 1000
8. Save & Exit
9. restart.
i am unable to go on recovery mode on my lg f160L please help.
jonygaddar said:
i am unable to go on recovery mode on my lg f160L please help.
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first root,,install apk as istruction given
then istall recovery
you will go to recovery from recovry app in mobile
just reboot and you will reach your recovery
Nice to see any thread related to this phone. While I am using Vietnam Rom Called Sling 1.5.3 which has everything smooth and perfect but the only thing I am facing is Language issue here in Pakistan as you know RTL languages are not supported in this phone while having Jellybean which should support it. To be short I want to know if there is any way to bring RTL( Arabic,Urdu,Hebrew) support?
3g 4g switch
Hello, this worked for me very nicely thank you!
Do you know if there is a way to have a switch just for 2g or just for 3g? It only has on or off..
I tried to root, then...
IMEI Unknown
IMEI SV Unknown
Baseband Unknown
NO SERVICE
NO WIFI
NO Bluetooth
Accelerometer error
HELP ME
inspir3 said:
I tried to root, then...
IMEI Unknown
IMEI SV Unknown
Baseband Unknown
NO SERVICE
NO WIFI
NO Bluetooth
Accelerometer error
HELP ME
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better to flash rom again
1. Download KDZ http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=19
LGT/LG U+(KOREA) V20d LGF160LV 891.35 MiB or
LGT/LG U+(KOREA) V20f LGF160L 878.34 MiB or
LGT/LG U+(KOREA) V20g LGF160L
2. Download Attached ZIP file http://www.mediafire.com/download/04n6a99dp8gq5zh/unbrick_lte2.zip
1) Download the latest KDZ for your phone
check link in attached file
2) Make sure you have LG United Drivers already installed, otherwise download from below
*LGUnitedMobileDriver file in attached zip
3) Download LG KDZ Updater
KDZ_FW_UPD_EN folder in zip
4) Download the manual adb wipe batch file
wipe in attached zip
5) Put your Optimus into Download Mode by switching it off, attaching the usb cable to the phone, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and lastly inserting the usb cable into the computer; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
6) run KDZ_FW_UPD.exe. Use the settings below
Type: 3GQCT
Phone Mode: CS_Emergency
KDZ file: navigate to the folder which you have saved the downloaded KDZ from the step (1)
Click Launch Software Update and wait for the flash process to finish
7) Your phone will restart itself when IParam = 90 is displayed and proceed slower until you see IParam=1 again (which signals the end of flash, you can safely exit the program then and remove the cable from the phone). If phone boots up normally, congrats, skip the steps below and proceed to use the phone as per normal
inspir3 said:
I tried to root, then...
IMEI Unknown
IMEI SV Unknown
Baseband Unknown
NO SERVICE
NO WIFI
NO Bluetooth
Accelerometer error
HELP ME
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inspir3 Just flash the Rom by above method and give a try
no need to worry...
there are methods to correct baseband..but shortes and quickest method is to flash Rom again
sahoos01 said:
inspir3 Just flash the Rom by above method and give a try
no need to worry...
there are methods to correct baseband..but shortes and quickest method is to flash Rom again
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thank you I fixed the problem by flashing KDZ.
While trying to flash KDZ I faced one problem: volume keys and attach USB didn't work to open "Download Mode"
Found some solution to force my phone to boot into Download Mode here
Then Flashed the KDZ and my phone works great
inspir3 said:
thank you I fixed the problem by flashing KDZ.
While trying to flash KDZ I faced one problem: volume keys and attach USB didn't work to open "Download Mode"
Found some solution to force my phone to boot into Download Mode here
Then Flashed the KDZ and my phone works great
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good now you may root
you know the fix now....
OOT
helo, Sorry Out Of topic, but please help me to fix wifi problem on MIUIv5 on my F160L
i downloaded the room from here http://bbs.sonyue.com/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=72415&extra=page=2
TIA
Thanks!
So easy & simple to root / change dialer. Thanks for sharing. :good:
Excellent work but remaing bugs!
I rooted this total thread contents on my LG F160L Optimums II and was facing a inferior problem i.e. after call my screen go black and then all my buttons become freeze.However there is no option in setting lock or unlock durring calls even i also checked in system setting but no good luck. "After call screen lock.apk" help me which can block to going sleep or screen-off by unchecked all options except last "Proximity Sensor aiding". Now everything is approximately ok! Thanks to all!
Message character limit not increased please help
sahoos01 said:
80 SMS limit FIX VIA ROOT EXPLORER
1. Root via above post
2. Install root explorer
3. Open root explorer
4. Go to system/etc click on the line Mount R / W in the top right
5. Set value 'true' to 'false'
6. Open featureset.xml keep on file select Open in Text Editor
7. Go to line 80 <imtem name="max_user_data_bytes_ex"> </ item> changed to 1000
8. Save & Exit
9. restart.
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i did exactly the same but my message character limit is still 160 characters after that it starts writing MMS please help..
i have one more question....all models of f160 (L,S) etc can be done by the exactly same process changing the keyboard + call to korea ?
Thanks in advance
androidlabs said:
i did exactly the same but my message character limit is still 160 characters after that it starts writing MMS please help..
i have one more question....all models of f160 (L,S) etc can be done by the exactly same process changing the keyboard + call to korea ?
Thanks in advance
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Use BigSMS from GooglePlay for long sms mean more than 160 characters. Hope it will help you.
Subscription required
successful rooting and SMS fix.
But after it, voice call not functioning properly, when I try to call someone its says "subscription required"
all are normal, wifi bluetooth, sms.
current OS, Android 4.1.2
Someone have an idea?
thanks
solved
piepho said:
successful rooting and SMS fix.
But after it, voice call not functioning properly, when I try to call someone its says "subscription required"
all are normal, wifi bluetooth, sms.
current OS, Android 4.1.2
Someone have an idea?
thanks
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Solved it. Did the flash ROM also. Thanks for this thread.
Fyi
sahoos01 said:
DISABLE DUAL CLOCK SETTINGS
SYSTEM SETTING/GLOBAL ROAMING/ROAMING CLOCK SETTING/uncheck USE ROAMING DUAL CLOCK
For keyboard,Call to Korea ad Korean diallor
install this zip through recovery and reboot
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How can i install zip "through recovery" on my LG F200L
Update 12/Nov
Video Tutorial ...
English qnd germqn in CC
https://youtu.be/krZXnsIU2zw
===============
Requirements :
Brain
Whatsapp with verifed number
Xposed frame work
Rooted phone
Titanium backup
Donkey guard
Lets Start
The Idea of this trick is to fake the Imei number of second mobile which will make Whatsapp think that it's the first mobile and keep receiving messages without ask to re-verify .
step 1 :
In first mobile . Dial
Code:
*#06#
, You'll find the Imei number (15 digits) , just write it on piece of paper .
step 2 :
Open Titanium backup , Grant Root permission and backup data of Whatsapp , you'll find three files in dir
/sdcard/Titaniumbackup
copy them to your desktop
step 3 :
Install Whatsapp, Titanium backup.
Install Xposed frame work , and thin install Donkey guard module .
You can find out how here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-donkeyguard-security-management-t2831556
step 4 :
Open Donkey guard, find whatsapp, and select settings , Identity , thin click on pen icon next to Device ID
Popup will show up , write the IMEI you get from step 1 , and press save , then click on floppy icon in upper corner to save the rules , then close donkyguard.
step 5 :
copy the files you get from step 2 to /sdcard/Titanium backup
Then open Titanium and perform a restore .
That's it , easy right ?
Now you can use chat with your friend from two devices without use another number .
For me I'm using YouWave from Laptop and mobile
Links
Titanium backup : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
Donley guard : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-donkeyguard-security-management-t2831556
**Note**
1) It's impossible to recive messages on two devices on same time , The device which is connected to Internet will recieve the messages , If both were conncted, The last devices you send message from will be the receiver .
If you find this Useful , please press like , It mean a lot to me .
Sorry for my bad English
I see you don't have many replies yet, but it is actually a really useful guide. I think the replies will come overtime, because a lot of people are searching for this.
nice
I was searching this for a while and at last found it thanks. will try this now and let you know thanks.
felixpaul said:
I was searching this for a while and at last found it thanks. will try this now and let you know thanks.
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So does it work?
Yeah ..
Today i've tried it again .. bit using xprivacy instead of Donkeyguard bt with same method
Because .Donkey guard not working on my 5.0.2
lzk123 said:
So does it work?
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Yeah. Today i've tried it aagain using xprivacy instead of Donkey guard because it's not working on my 5.0.2 lollipop.
does it ask for re registration on the second device having the same number? or after backup, whatsapp will just open up and work as before??
iamlijoe said:
does it ask for re registration on the second device having the same number? or after backup, whatsapp will just open up and work as before??
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Just open and start chat, no ask for re registration .
Hit thank if helped .
I guess this only works on two Android phones?
charliebigpot said:
I guess this only works on two Android phones?
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I think so.. I don't have IOS mobile to test
xbarsasy said:
I think so.. I don't have IOS mobile to test
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1)can i use the second phone just to read notification from the 1st phone?
2)does the second phone always receive notification?
IzArsha said:
1)can i use the second phone just to read notification from the 1st phone?
2)does the second phone always receive notification?
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You got t he Notification and the message once .
I mean when you got a notification on the first Device , the second device will not get the message and will not got notification .
I couldn't make it work. Titanium backup doesn't seem to work on my pricipal device. Always got a storage problem error.
Is there any workaround for the TB step? Tryed to copy the system folder and the media folder but with no luck.
Also i'm using lollipop in one side and the JB on the other. This should cause any problem?
Thanks a lot!!!
evilinheaven said:
I couldn't make it work. Titanium backup doesn't seem to work on my pricipal device. Always got a storage problem error.
Is there any workaround for the TB step? Tryed to copy the system folder and the media folder but with no luck.
Also i'm using lollipop in one side and the JB on the other. This should cause any problem?
Thanks a lot!!!
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I got the same problem here. I've tried to change the backup location so many times and still isn't working.. I'm running KK 4.4.2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yROF-sA-1M
Use WhatsApp with the same number on Bluestacks (with English subtitles).
riovi said:
I got the same problem here. I've tried to change the backup location so many times and still isn't working.. I'm running KK 4.4.2
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evilinheaven said:
I couldn't make it work. Titanium backup doesn't seem to work on my pricipal device. Always got a storage problem error.
Is there any workaround for the TB step? Tryed to copy the system folder and the media folder but with no luck.
Also i'm using lollipop in one side and the JB on the other. This should cause any problem?
Thanks a lot!!!
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Sorry for late Answer, I hat exams .Have you tried this ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
Key file
If I have a backup of conversation, but only this, and I want to use this method to get the key file, there a possibility of this be done? Or can I read old backups in the new phone without problems?
If you don't understand, I'm sorry, English is not my primary language.
joneves said:
If I have a backup of conversation, but only this, and I want to use this method to get the key file, there a possibility of this be done? Or can I read old backups in the new phone without problems?
If you don't understand, I'm sorry, English is not my primary language.
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I didnt understand exactly
But with this method the chats from old mobile will be automatically copied on the new one.
Hit thanks if helped ?!
@xbarsasy is this trick still working??
In order to keep this thread clean, please use this one to discuss about Development, Support or Software Updates.
HOW-TO Root, Install Custom Recovery (TWRP) and Restore Stock ROM guide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NJcDBkLk8zMwyv2BTqRjn2NB_ZOWKjP1fRpSVr44Oxk
ROMs:
To avoid any possible issue, do not forget to backup your NVRAM so that you won't risk to lose your IMEI. How-to: http://www.anythingultimate.in/2015/11/how-to-backup-your-nvram-partition.html
Stock (Android 6.0)
- 20170908: https://mega.nz/#!Va5H0AZC!cAvRB761-84_nYMQFCOaJ4F36Nen9wgtu75U40J-xoo
DO NOT USE THE "Format All & Download" OPTION IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR IMEI! Choose "Firmware Upgrade" instead.
Previous Releases:
- 20170526: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4T8kD2wDMS1U1BVVmNGdnNYTzA
Flash Tool
- SP Flash Tool for Windows & Linux: https://mega.nz/#F!dYUm0TbB!SWeMLb5Wu1NbRzTPQ8-s_A
Recovery:
- TWRP 3.1 by @grinjuk1999 : https://mega.nz/#F!kQcRVRYA!HDfRwSQqY8v0il_RQ2pxOg
Root:
Rooting Methods (if you are on Stock ROM)
- SuperSU (flashable using TWRP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu
Extras (Root-Only):
Customization
- Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Useful Third-Party Apps:
Battery Life
- Amplify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryansteckler.nlpunbounce&hl=en
- Greenify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en
md1_db and ap_db files gretel A7
md1_db and ap_db files. Are there ways to get them somehow. I lost my IMEI and trying to write it with SN writer, but manufacturer did not send me those files, just tool.
Menaged to restore IMEI. Engineering mode doesn't work because there is no CDS settimg. SN writer also not working because of mentioned files missing.
At the end I had to root device, install mobile uncle apk and another tool within mobile uncla app and write it from there.
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Hi, I have a gretel a7 cell phone that keeps restarting and showing the message "interf sist stopped" I would like to know if the rom made available in this topic is multi-languages, since I am Brazilian, and if following your tutorial I can use the cell again.
I appreciate the attention
Lonely-Shadow
Lonely-Shadow said:
Hi, I have a gretel a7 cell phone that keeps restarting and showing the message "interf sist stopped" I would like to know if the rom made available in this topic is multi-languages, since I am Brazilian, and if following your tutorial I can use the cell again.
I appreciate the attention
Lonely-Shadow
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Yes it is multi-language, you can follow the tutorial without any issue.
Just pay attention to keep an EMEI. Don't select download only, ot format+download. Keep it on firmware upgrade!
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After installing this rom, several programs were installed without my permission, many with indication of virus ...
batata2323 said:
After installing this rom, several programs were installed without my permission, many with indication of virus ...
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Which ROM? 20170908 or 20170526?
Thanks for the rom my son has problems of malware and publicity on a fresh install whith 20170526.
I will try the 20170908 (installed whith flash tool, need to Set Download-Agent to MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin because of a previously error 6012 (BROM ERROR: S_SECURITY_SF_CODE_COMMAND_FORBIDDEN (6012), MSP ERROR CODE: 0X00
Unfortunaly after a few week same problem, lot of crapp application installed
joom
aliexpress
once
and ads how appear in full screen or only on bottom..
Maybe my son instal by errors one of them because, popup suddenly appaer whith only 'install" button but she use the phone no more than 10 hours since december..
any advice to remove/check the rom ?
imei lost
obradovicsrdjan said:
Menaged to restore IMEI. Engineering mode doesn't work because there is no CDS settimg. SN writer also not working because of mentioned files missing.
At the end I had to root device, install mobile uncle apk and another tool within mobile uncla app and write it from there.
Sent from my A7 using Tapatalk
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Hi,
I´ve lost my imei in the phone and I don´t find a solution how to get it back.
How can I write it back into the phone by using mobile uncle ?
totorourou said:
Unfortunaly after a few week same problem, lot of crapp application installed
joom
aliexpress
once
and ads how appear in full screen or only on bottom..
Maybe my son instal by errors one of them because, popup suddenly appaer whith only 'install" button but she use the phone no more than 10 hours since december..
any advice to remove/check the rom ?
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same problem, very iritating. i rooted and deleted all thar junk so we shall se if it worked in the next days.
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obradovicsrdjan said:
same problem, very iritating. i rooted and deleted all thar junk so we shall se if it worked in the next days.
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seem like it worked, no harmfull app notification, no sudden battery drain, works well. although still having problems with proximity and light sensors, they don't work all the time. anyone with a solution?
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obradovicsrdjan said:
seem like it worked, no harmfull app notification, no sudden battery drain, works well. although still having problems with proximity and light sensors, they don't work all the time. anyone with a solution?
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Hi,
My father have the same phone, and the same issues. I plan to flash the stock ROM and root it.
Which apps have you removed (pretty important, cause I can access to the phone just for some days, when I visit him) ?
And how ? Something like root uninstaller can do the trick ?
Thanks a lot
First you have to flash ROM.
NOTICE:
1.before connecting phone to PS always remove battery
2.Doing "Firmware upgrade" will not work, "Download only" also not working. Do "Format all". This will erase your IMEI, but after flashing and rooting you can install Chamelephon from Play Store and write your IMEI.
I did it with:
ROM：
https://mega.nz/#!NPg1HCCB!mUNgc-hLdwF1V-2XDw71iB1Shb201v2yc2JkK4LWezE
Tool:
https://mega.nz/#!hHh2EDbZ!kH8VzxAs5dcEwrBTjm9RhWYbtmxDqXBQUT8a88JvXbE
Steps:
https://mega.nz/#!IGoihDKL!2RHmGeSuHIg4UQvJbPyYV3IzyoRvxUj11fVZMBq2Egk
There are rooting instructions for rooting with TWRP through Recovery mode, in Power point on this Forum but can't find it right now. After rooting install Unninstall app from Play Store and it would suggest what apps you could unninstall. As i remember there are apps like Medias and com.android.com.service, and so. You should even delete it in file manager if located.
AND VERY IMPORTANT, if you ever try to sign in vit another Google account, or new account to your device, medias will emerge again, so you need to erase it again. It seems that it is a bug that appears with signing in to Google.
obradovicsrdjan said:
First you have to flash ROM.
NOTICE:
1.before connecting phone to PS always remove battery
2.Doing "Firmware upgrade" will not work, "Download only" also not working. Do "Format all". This will erase your IMEI, but after flashing and rooting you can install Chamelephon from Play Store and write your IMEI.
I did it with:
ROM：
https://mega.nz/#!NPg1HCCB!mUNgc-hLdwF1V-2XDw71iB1Shb201v2yc2JkK4LWezE
Tool:
https://mega.nz/#!hHh2EDbZ!kH8VzxAs5dcEwrBTjm9RhWYbtmxDqXBQUT8a88JvXbE
Steps:
https://mega.nz/#!IGoihDKL!2RHmGeSuHIg4UQvJbPyYV3IzyoRvxUj11fVZMBq2Egk
There are rooting instructions for rooting with TWRP through Recovery mode, in Power point on this Forum but can't find it right now. After rooting install Unninstall app from Play Store and it would suggest what apps you could unninstall. As i remember there are apps like Medias and com.android.com.service, and so. You should even delete it in file manager if located.
AND VERY IMPORTANT, if you ever try to sign in vit another Google account, or new account to your device, medias will emerge again, so you need to erase it again. It seems that it is a bug that appears with signing in to Google.
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Thanks a lot for your time
What exactly do you mean by :
before connecting to PS (<= is for SP Flash Tool ?) always remove the battery (it's seem also unclear in the ppt, at a certain point, it's said to turn off the phone, then connect it for doing things with SP Flash Tool, then turn on by pressing Volume Up and Power Buttons. Is it right than we have to do it with the phone off ? And without battery like you suggest or we just remove the battery for a complet reset, and put it back when connecting to SP flash Tool, or let it remove when using SP ?)
com.android.service seems effectively a part of the problems, it appears in android warning message he receives. It could be usefull to create a list of apps than could safely be remove, for fixing the adware issues, I will do it, but I certainly not doing it before some weeks, I don't have the phone right now.
Thanks for the IEMI trick, I didn't know than an IEMI could be delete so easily.
FR4YEUR said:
What exactly do you mean by :
before connecting to PS ...
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It is a typing mistake, I ment PC. When connecting phone to the PC with USB you need to remove the battery first (it doesn's say so in the instructions), because if the battery is inside the phone will start charging and connecting to PC like external drive and na Flash can't be performed. When formating and flashing with SP tool is done, than you can disconnect from PC, insert battery, and Root with instructions below through Recovery mode.
Here are a Root instructions
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NJcDBkLk8zMwyv2BTqRjn2NB_ZOWKjP1fRpSVr44Oxk/edit#slide=id.p
This adds popup, and background ram eating processes are a common problem with cheap smartphones from alixpress. There are several "cleaned" ROM-s from PDA developers for Gretel A7, but I didn't want to risk because the phone is now working fine, no bugs etc. Only thing that is pain in the ... is a proximity sensor that doesn't work, and it seems to be a hardware issue, so i need to manually turn off screen after answering the call.