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[9001][GUIDE][NOOBFRIENDLY]Starter-Guide[STOPPED]

I´m not responsible for what you do! This guide could “destroy” your phone if you do something different how it is explained!!!
I do not have any claim of fullness! If here should be any mistakes feel free to correct me!
Support is now stopped, read this post for more details...
Hi folks
I saw that here is missing a basic guide for our device, then I noticed that we have get a lot of new members, too!
This guide will be so noobfriendly that even my grandmother will understand it
I will try to answer here every question and I will add it then to the front page. I will answer very kindly, too! So feel free to ask everything =)
Please follow each step, don´t skip any step and do all exactly how I explain it...
Must haves:
Following things are must haves for every I9001 phone. In this guide I will explain how to get them on YOUR phone.
Most things will be installed automated by a installation of a custom rom, which is then more easily for you to get them!
Busybox
USB-Debugging
Clockworkmod
Root
Deodex
1. Basics:
About Roms:
What is a Rom:
The whole system of your phone is a rom. Windows 7 is a Rom for your computer (just a metaphor)
A rom contains different sections:
boot.img (kernel)
system.img (the main-system)
recovery.img (recovery mode)cache.img (caches)
Stock-Rom:
The Stock-Rom is the system which Samsung is delivering to the store. Samsung built this rom from the google sources and changed android they way they like it.
The stock-rom is the original rom of your phone!
You can find a lot of stock roms in the Index or just here in the dev forum
Custom-Rom:
A custom-rom is a modified rom which has different improvements. The base can be of a stock rom or it is an AOSP-Rom.
You can find a lot of custom roms here in the forum or just visit the Index
AOSP-Rom:
This is a Custom-Rom too, but the base is built from the sources of Google. The advantages are that there is not any garbage, it is more stable and it has more functionality. But the disadvantage is that it is hard to build and it will take long time for being bug free.
Basic knowledge:
What are Tweaks:
Tweaks are changing values in the system. Tweaks ussually improves the whole system
Kernel Description:
The Kernel is a piece of software which controls everything on your system.
The kernel controls the cpu with the governor. The governor decides the behavior of the cpu, like when the cpu has to be on the max. clock or when it has to be on the min. clock.
The kernel controls the ram and sd-card behavior with the scheduler. The scheduler decides how long a process should be saved in the ram and it influences the sd-card read and write speed.
The kernel controls the voltage of the battery on a specific cpu clock, too
The kernels which are offered here are oc (overclocked), UV (under volted), they add new governors and scheduler and the add the init.d support.
Init.d makes it possible to launch tweaks at the boot of the phone if they are in the init.d folder (system/etc/init.d).
A description of governors and scheduler are here and here
You can change the governor and scheduler with AnTuTu CPU Master
I recommend strongly to change the kernel because it improves your system immense, but in the other hand the car cardle will not work anymore with these kernels.
Only Stock Kernel and the stock kernel with init.d support the car cardle
At the moment are following kernel popular:
Skyhigh
Feamod
Vitality
Stock Kernel with Init.d - KQ7
Bloadware:
Bloadware are apps which nobody needs. Samsung implement them in their stock roms. When they are removed there will be more free space for other apps and more ram will be available
Brick:
Your phone is bricked when it can not boot anymore.
There are two types bricks
Soft Brick:
When your phone is soft bricked it can cause a boot-loop (the reboot-procedure begins always as new) or your phone will stick in the boot.
Soft bricks happen often by installing themes over a odex system (more informations in the 8. point)
You can solve soft bricks easily by installing a new rom with the clockworkmod or with odin (more informations in the 2. point)
Hard Brick:
When your phone is hard bricked it will not do anything. You will not be able to enter the clockworkmod or the downloadmode!
Hard bricks often happen by flashing roms of other phones or flashing bad custom roms (at the moment there aren´t any "bad" customs roms for our device)
You can solve SOMETIMES a hard brick with a JTAG. If the jtag could not help you have to send your phone to samsung for a expensive repair
Batterly life:
You can improve your battery life by changing the governor, the scheduler, turning off gps, bluetooth, wi-fi and by changing the brightness of your display.
You can improve your battery life too by changing the max. and min. clock of your cpu. But here is to say you have to find your personal middle way of performance and battery life settings.
Wipe:
A wipe is when you delete everything on your phone. It has the same meaning as "format" and "delete". How to wipe your phone is explained in the 6. point
Other Settings:
Animations:
In the default settings the animations are diactivated, but they look so nice that you have to activate them . If you want for example the old screen off you have to activate the animations.
How to activate animations:
Enter in the settings of your smart-phone
Select "display"
Choose "animation"
Choose "all animations"
Wi-Fi troubles:
If you face Wi-Fi troubles could this method solve your problems
Enter in the settings of your phone
Choose "Wirelless and network"
Choose "Wi-Fi settings"
Press the Menu-Button
Choose "Advanced"
Activate "use static IP"
Busybox:
Busybox is a collection of commands and functions for every android phone. Some custom roms will even not be working properly without Busybox! Normally Busybox will be installed automated by a custom rom installation , but if not you can install the .zip in the post #3 through Clockworkmod (detailed explanation for installing .zips with clockworkmod are in the 2. Point)
USB Settings:
What is USB-Debugging:
USB-Debugging is a function of Android. If it is enabled you will be able to use adb. Make sure that you have it always enabled because you will need it often and by the way it does not have any disadvantages
What is adb:
adb means: Android Debug Bridge
With adb you can change/edit/install files on your phone with your computer. Broodplank1337 made a big configurator which can do incredible things!
Configurator
How To use Adb is explained in this Tutorial
How to enable USB-Debugging:
Enter in the settings of your phone
Enter in the “Applications”
Enter in “Development”
Enable “USB-Debugging”
How to copy files on your internal SD card:
Make sure that you´ve got at least installed the USB Driver if not download them from the download section (if you have installed kies you got the USB Driver installed too)
Make sure that you have enabled USB-Debugging in the Settings of your phone
Connect now your device with your computer with the usb-wire
Now just pull down your status bar and select the usb notification then you choose "connect storage to PC"
Now you can copy files on your internal SD-card
Your internal SD-card is the storage with 5 GB
2. How to install every Rom/Kernel/Recovery/Mod:
General
If it is a zip file you have to install it with Clockworkmod Recovery. If it is a .tar or a .tar.md5 file you have to install it with Odin!
Odin:
What is Odin:
Odin is a program on windows where you can install custom roms and kernel during your phone is in the Download Mode. To use Odin you need the AriesVE.ops and the kernel or custom rom you want to install.
What is the Download Mode:
When you phone is in the Download Mode you will be able to flash kernel, roms, new recovery modes with Odin. You can only exit the Download Mode by taking of the battery or when odin finished flashing!
How to get in the Download Mode:
Please turn off your phone and wait until it is completely shut down
Press the Home-button + volume-down + power button until there is an android icon
(In post#2) is a Imagine which could help you)
Installing Custom Roms and Kernels with Odin
Download:
Odin
AriesVE
(downloadlinks are in post#3)
Start Odin.exe
Press on "OPS" and choose the AriesVE.ops
Activate the Option "One Package"
Click on "One Package" and select the .tar or .tar.md5 file
Put your phone in to the download mode
Connect your phone with the usb-wire
Press "Start" in Odin
Wait until your phone reboots automatically
(In post#2) is a Imagine which could help you)
Recovery-Mode:
What is the Recovery Mode:
The Recovery Mode is like the BIOS of your computer. There you can manage your phone easily. The Stock Recovery Mode does not have a lot of functions, because of this there were made new recovery mode by good devs. A better recovery mode is the clockworkmod
What is the clockworkmod:
The clockworkmod is actually the most popular recovery mode. At the moment it is the most stable one, too
Other expressions for "clockworkmod":
"CWM"
"Recovery Mode"
"feamod"
What are the differences between Stock-Recovery Mod and Clockworkmod:
With the stock Recovery Mod you can just make a Factory Reset and install simple zip files. You will not be able to install custom roms!
With the clockworkmod you can backup, restore and format your system and install any custom rom
Do I need the Clockworkmod:
Yes it is a must have, you will not be able to install any custom rom or other mods
How to get in the stock-Recovery Mode:
Please turn off your phone and wait until it is completely shut down
Press please the power + the volume up button for 10 seconds
When you see a Box with an android icon press once the menu button to be able to use it
How to navigate in stock Recovery Mode:
Navigating:
Volume Up/Down
Selecting:
Home-Button
How to install the Clockworkmod:
Download:
AriesVE
Odin
FeaModRecovery 1.2
(downloadlinks are in post#3)
Enter the Download Mod
Now start Odin
Select as always AriesVE.ops as ops file
Then activate “one package” option in Odin and choose as “one package” “FeaModRecovery_1.2.tar.md5”
Press "Start" and wait until your phone reboots
How to get in the Clockworkmod:
Please turn off your phone and wait until it is completely shut down
Press please the power + the volume up button for 10 seconds
How to navigate in Clockworkmod:
Navigating:
Volume Up/Down
Selecting:
Menu-Button
Back:
Back-Button
What is "mounting":
If you mount something you will be able to edit/delete/add files to your system. Developer always recommend to mount /system before installing a mod, because if you don´t do it the mod will not be installed successfully
How can I mount /system:
Enter in the Clockworkmod
Choose "mounts and storage"
Choose "mount /system"
It works with /data , /cache , /efs , /emmc , /sdcard ,too
How to install Custom Roms/Kernel/Recovery/Mods with the Clockworkmod:
Put the zip file on your external-card in a folder (Do not put it in a folder with starting with a ".")
Enter in the Clockworkmod
Choose “install zip from sdcard”
Choose “choose zip from sdcard”
Choose the .zip file and install it
Reboot
3. Root:
What is a Root:
You can compare "Root" with the "admin" on your computer or with a “Jailbreak” for Apple products. If you have "root" you can modify all on your system. If you have installed root there will be no more borders.
Other expressions for "root":
"superuser""su"
What can I do exactly with a Root:
Firstly you can backup your apps (will explain this later more precise)
You can change the cpu frequency (cpu=processor an electronic circuit which executes computer programs)
You can run every app which needs root access
Does the root pay up:
Yes it does because it is the first border to cross for having the best of your phone
How to install Root with Clockworkmod:
Download the root from post#3
Put the root.zip on your external-sd-card in a folder (Do not put it in a folder with starting with a ".")
Enter the Clockworkmod
Choose "install zip from sdcard"
Choose "choose zip from sdcard"
Choose the root.zip and install it
Reboot your phone
How to install Root with stock Recovery:
Download the root from post#3
Put it on your internal SD card. Please just copy it on your SD-card and NOT in any folder
Enter in the stock Recovery Mod
Then you choose “apply update” and you choose the root.zip and install it
Reboot then your Phone by choosing “rebooting”
How to Unroot:
Download the "unroot.zip" from post#3
Put the .zip on your external-sdcard in a folder
Enter in the clockworkmod/stock recovery mode
Install it like you installed the root.zip
4. How to Backup:
There are two ways of backing up your data.
With Titanium Backup:
Titanium Backup is an app which will only backup your apps
Titanium Backup is a free app but I recommend only the pro version, because the free is too slow
Your backup will be saved on you internal-card in:
/titanium backup/
With Clockworkmod:
With the clockworkmod you can backup your apps and your whole system with all settings. I prefer this method because it is simple and secure...
How to Backup in CWM:
Enter the Clockworkmod
Select “backup and restore”
Select “backup” and enjoy your backup
Your backup will be saved on your external-card in:
/clockworkmod/backup/
5. Restore:
How to restore the whole system:
Enter the Clockworkmod
Select “backup and restore”
Select “restore” and choose the date of your backup
How to restore only apps:
Before restoring you should always format your device! How to format is explained in the next point!
Enter the Clockworkmod
Select “backup and restore”
Select “advanced restore”
Choose the date of the backup
Choose “data”
6. How to format:
Do this every time before flashing a stock- or custom-rom!
Attention!
You will delete everything on your phone! Your phone will not even be able to boot! Only Clockworkmod and the Download-Mode will be left! (Your SIM-Card will be untouched)
Please make sure that you saved only your backups on another device before formatting your phone (like on your computer)
This is the best method for using the full experience of every custom rom! I recommend this method because in the past a lot of users had issues with custom roms. They had installed a lot of different custom roms before and they didn´t format their phone correctly before flashing the new rom. This caused a lot of problems
Enter in the Clockworkmod
Choose "advanced"
Choose "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Go back to the main-menu by pressing the back button
Choose “Mounts and storage”
Select all after all
Format /system
Format /cache
Format /data
(Format /emmc)
(Format /sdcard)
Formating "emmc" and "sdcard" is not a duty! You will need it if you installed a mod on your internal or in your external card
7. Warranty:
What makes your warranty dissapear:
Root
Clockworkmod
Custom-Rom
Other Kernel
How to restore your warranty:
You can restore warranty easily, you have just to flash the stock-rom which was on your device when you bought it. If you not remember which stock-rom you had installed as first visit Sammobile and search for I9001. Download the stock-rom which is for your country, flash it with odin and you will have your warranty back
(For using the Search you have to Regist on Sammobile)
8. Deodex(ADVANCED):
What is Odex:
All apps are at the beginning odexed. Odex means that the apps are actually "packed". When the apps are odex it is more difficult to modify them.
What is Deodex:
Deodexing apps means that you are "unpacking" the apps. When you deodex your apps you will be able to modify them. A deodexed Rom belongs to basic because you will need it for installing a theme or other mods.
Deodexing your rom will not cause any disadvantages
How to Deodex:
Requierments:
Root
Busybox
Java SDK (Download is in the post #3)
USB-Debugging
xUltimate-v2.3.3 (Download is in the post #3)
Connect your phone with the usb-wire
Extract xUltimate-v2.3.3.zip
Start the "Test.exe"
Following must be in the command prompt:
adb = PASS!
odex = PASS!
zip = PASS!
busybox = PASS!
java = PASS!
temp = PASS!
deodex = SKIP!
redex = SKIP!
If something is different please do not deodex you phone because you will fail. If it all matches do following things:
Start the "Main.exe"
Press "1"
When it is finished press please "2"
Enter the folder "origi_app" and delete following files:
Maps.apk
Maps.odex
Phonesky.apk
Phonesky.odex
PlusOne.apk
PlusOne.odex
Enter again xUltimate-v2.3.3 and press please "3"
When it is finished press please "4"
After it is finished start the Deodex.bat (big thanks to nikagl for the commands)
After the automated reboot your phone should be successful deodexed
To check if youre phone is deodexed just run again the "Test.exe" and under the point "deodex" should be "PASS!" or under the point "odex" should be "FAIL!"
Other Tutorials:
How to install CM9 by Arco (alpha2):
Original Post
This tutorial only works if you have installed a custom recovery! How to install a custom recovery (clockworkmod) is explained in the Starter-Guide.
Please make sure that your phone is formated before doing this! How to format is explained in the Starter-Guide ,too.
1. Download please CM9 by arco
2. Unrar
3. Put the folder "2012-05-12.19.54.06" in "clockworkmod/backup" (internal or external is equal)
4. Put your phone in the recovery-mode
5. choose "backup and restore"
6. choose "restore" or "restore from external card"
7. choose "2012-05-12.19.54.06" and confirm
8. reboot
Do following if you do NOT have installed the Clockworkmod by Arco!
9. Download Arco´s Clockworkmod
10. Put your phone into download mode
11. Start Odin
12. Select the ops file
13. Check "one package" and select as "one package" "recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ariesve.tar.md5"
14. Press "Start"
How To Connect both Storages at the same time on pc with CM9:
Original Post
So found an other solution where people were complainig off!
First big thanks to Campi1995 who tested it as well
So the problem was following:
people were not able to connect two storages at the same time with their computer and I found an interesting app in the market, it is called Multi Mount Sd-card
For mounting both storages do follwing things:
Install Multi Mount Sd-card
Add the Widget off the app on any homescreen (in the app drawer, you can add widget)
Connect your phone with the usb-wire
Click once at the widget (it should get green)
and BUUUUFF both is connected to the pc
Remember the pay app is better, but the free one works as well.
If there are any questions regarding this post feel free to contact me...
and again:
peace out fabsau
How to mount your external card on /sdcard/external_sd instead of /emmc/ on CM9
Original Post
Ok guys, after a lot of people were complaining about that the external sd card is now mounted as emmc (including me), I searched a little bit in the forum and I want to share what I´ve found!
Tintenfisch wrote a nice tutorial to make you happy, I tested it and it is working.
Tutorial
Just do what he say and you will be able to use your sd-card as external sd-card
(I activated "Alternate dbase mgmt", because tintenfisch it is recommending it, then I deactivated "Handle USB Connection")
Hoped I helped some people, if there are any questions regarding this post feel free to contact me!
peace out fabsau
How to add toggles on your notifaction bar
Original Post
1. Enter the settings
2. Click on System
3. Click on Notification Drawer
4. Click on Widget buttons and select your toggles
Credits:
KeksKlip - For the root
manveru0 - For the clockworkmod
Skywalker01 - For making big improvements in this forum (and later for the new clockworkmod)
All people which gave me this knowledge!! ♥
All other Devs that are working hard just to make US happy!!!!
Other Threads:
Index
Wiki
Quick-Flasher
Please remember that the Quickflasher is very noobfriendly and easy to use, but in my opinion you should use this tool if you know how to do the usual way (like it is here explained)

Screenshots
Buttons:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Download mode:
Odin (Ready for flashing):

Downloads
Downloads
USB-Driver
Busybox
AriesVE
Odin
FeaModRecovery 1.2
Root
Unroot
Java SDK

fabsau said:
7. Warranty restore:
You can restore your warranty easily! You have just to flash any stock rom via Odin for getting your warranty back and do not change anything!
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Hm.. don't you need exactly the same ROM version of what your phone was before flashing or what your carrier offered you with KIES?

annqx said:
Hm.. don't you need exactly the same ROM version of what your phone was before flashing or what your carrier offered you with KIES?
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some people buy their phone as sim unlocked (not carrier related) , and those are usually shipped with one of the stock roms available on sammobile . for the rest of us who got their phone with carrier bloatware, we need to have a backup of that stock rom.
as for this thread, although i support any help for people who are starting with android or are new to the device, but i pretty much don't see something that is not covered in the wiki. (not hating, just saying).

You enter STOCK RECOVERY by pressing vol up and power, and then MENU, not just vol up + power

more info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Plus/GT-I9001 don`t forget to add 9001`s wiki page you can put it on top of your tutorial because LOTS of ppl don`t read it

rayiskon said:
some people buy their phone as sim unlocked (not carrier related) , and those are usually shipped with one of the stock roms available on sammobile . for the rest of us who got their phone with carrier bloatware, we need to have a backup of that stock rom.
as for this thread, although i support any help for people who are starting with android or are new to the device, but i pretty much don't see something that is not covered in the wiki. (not hating, just saying).
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I get your point and I understand you completly, but like I said in the thread more things will come...
glava34 said:
You enter STOCK RECOVERY by pressing vol up and power, and then MENU, not just vol up + power
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Well I just descriped how to enter in the stock recovery, but I forgot to say how to "activate" it. so your I will add the menu-button thing
chasemyass said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Plus/GT-I9001 don`t forget to add 9001`s wiki page you can put it on top of your tutorial because LOTS of ppl don`t read it
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This is a good idea I will do this...
Can someone explain how to restore the warranty because I´m the opinion that every stock-rom is enough. (I will ask some friends too)

fabsau said:
This is a good idea I will do this...
Can someone explain how to restore the warranty because I´m the opinion that every stock-rom is enough. (I will ask some friends too)
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it`s written on wiki and actually is pretty simple just wrote down what ROM you got on your brand new SGS+, then download the correct version of it from web and put it safe....just in case you need it

Nice tutorial man ^^ You really explained a lot!

so guys added a lot of new things! few guides are under construction and I have to rework 7. point but I think I will finish this project on the 08 april, so stay tuned =)

so guys I finished the guide. If someone becomes troubles with something feel free to contact me!

Stickied!

fabsau said:
so guys I finished the guide. If someone becomes troubles with something feel free to contact me!
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I would add @kernels the stock one with init.d support since it's the only one (beside pure stocks) that is working with car cradle
Sent from my GT-I9001 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-6

chasemyass said:
I would add @kernels the stock one with init.d support since it's the only one (beside pure stocks) that is working with car cradle
Sent from my GT-I9001 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-6
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thanks for the information!
Because people now will ask what init.d is, I added a description of it, too

Hello
How I can remove clockwork mode installed with this ways?

Moonart said:
Hello
How I can remove clockwork mode installed with this ways?
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at the moment only by flashing a stock rom...

Moonart said:
Hello
How I can remove clockwork mode installed with this ways?
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you can dd the stock recovery.

unable to update after flashing custom rom
I'm having this problem: after flashing a custom rom from sammobile I'n unable to update in KIES. The strange thing is that I get for example XXXKQ7/DBTKP2/XXKPK/ and then the last numbers are of the firmware that previous was on the phone. I think I am doing something wrong but I simply don't know what. Can anyone give me a sollution for this.

Chicane301 said:
I'm having this problem: after flashing a custom rom from sammobile I'n unable to update in KIES. The strange thing is that I get for example XXXKQ7/DBTKP2/XXKPK/ and then the last numbers are of the firmware that previous was on the phone. I think I am doing something wrong but I simply don't know what. Can anyone give me a sollution for this.
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Kies won`t let you upgrade everything ... the CSC code it`s the main rom chooser then. And not all released stocks are available to upgrade using Kies on ANY other stock

Rooting Info

hi guys i still lots of info about rooting.
i have the galaxy tab 7.0 plus p6200
it has the wifey and 3g( can send sms directly w/o the need of internet )
Since i cant comment on the developement thread yet
so can i use the method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1367249
for my device? no stupid answer please. i am desperate
in rooting

I used this method ,Put the installation zip file on your tablet's external SD card. If you don't have an external SD card, CWM zip file, download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?do5jkna3dpas1tq ...Installing from factory (3e) recovery:
Use the volume up/down buttons to move the highlight up and down, and the power button to select the highlighted option.
1. Select "apply update from external storage"
2. Select the file you placed on your storage card (starts with "p6210_CWMR".)
3. Sit back and watch it run. Read the information that is being sent to the screen. If there's an error, it'll display some message. If it works, it'll display a message starting with the word "Done!"
4. Select "reboot system now."
You now have a CWM-based recovery installed, and your tablet is rooted.
Please skip ahead to "Finishing SuperUser installation"download here :https://market.android.com/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su....

devid801 said:
I used this method ,Put the installation zip file on your tablet's external SD card. If you don't have an external SD card, CWM zip file, download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?do5jkna3dpas1tq ...Installing from factory (3e) recovery:
Use the volume up/down buttons to move the highlight up and down, and the power button to select the highlighted option.
1. Select "apply update from external storage"
2. Select the file you placed on your storage card (starts with "p6210_CWMR".)
3. Sit back and watch it run. Read the information that is being sent to the screen. If there's an error, it'll display some message. If it works, it'll display a message starting with the word "Done!"
4. Select "reboot system now."
You now have a CWM-based recovery installed, and your tablet is rooted.
Please skip ahead to "Finishing SuperUser installation"download here :https://market.android.com/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su....
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Thank you sir. I am glad that you are not like other guys out their.
who keeps on saying search here, search their, Don't root if you don't know how.
Anyway, What is CWM-based recovery installed? is this a recovery when i brick my device?
and will this ROM ok to flash in my device?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697123
Required for P6200 is XXKL7 base. but i don't have it? help please?
i think i have DXKL.
Thanks in advance. Please reply. you are the only one that post useful things in my thread

What is the Recovery Android?
The recovery is no more than a text mode that is loaded during the startup phase in place of the operating system itself. A recovery allows to perform certain operations at a low level otherwise not possible during normal operation of the system.
The recovery is in all Android devices, although the basic version. To activate it you must use a well defined sequence of commands.
In the case of Samsung Galaxy series you can access the recovery mode by holding down both by phone off the VOLUME UP +POWER BUTTON....... What is the Recovery Android?
With the recovery you can perform certain operations.
The most important is to restore the factory settings, especially useful when you are not able to access the phone features due to various system errors or corruption of important files.
Other operations in the recovery of basic cleaning &of the cache (though already included within the factory reset) and the installation of "files signed" by Samsung.......... What are the custom recovery ?
A recovery base is very limited, because of that have been created by independent developers of recovery can change the commands to extend the basic versions come with Android.
The most common functions offered by the modified recovery are different.
The main one is undoubtedly the ability to install files "unsigned" (eg zip install from sdcard), then that can be created by anyone.
This is precisely the case of the cooked roms that are prepared in the form of packets. Zip.
Another function is that of widespread nandroid backup, that is a complete image of all partitions on the phone. ...there are no problem for bricked to device, your rom is great, with this procedure I have had no problems..........

devid801 said:
What is the Recovery Android?
The recovery is no more than a text mode that is loaded during the startup phase in place of the operating system itself. A recovery allows to perform certain operations at a low level otherwise not possible during normal operation of the system.
The recovery is in all Android devices, although the basic version. To activate it you must use a well defined sequence of commands.
In the case of Samsung Galaxy series you can access the recovery mode by holding down both by phone off the VOLUME UP +POWER BUTTON....... What is the Recovery Android?
With the recovery you can perform certain operations.
The most important is to restore the factory settings, especially useful when you are not able to access the phone features due to various system errors or corruption of important files.
Other operations in the recovery of basic cleaning &of the cache (though already included within the factory reset) and the installation of "files signed" by Samsung.......... What are the custom recovery ?
A recovery base is very limited, because of that have been created by independent developers of recovery can change the commands to extend the basic versions come with Android.
The most common functions offered by the modified recovery are different.
The main one is undoubtedly the ability to install files "unsigned" (eg zip install from sdcard), then that can be created by anyone.
This is precisely the case of the cooked roms that are prepared in the form of packets. Zip.
Another function is that of widespread nandroid backup, that is a complete image of all partitions on the phone. ...there are no problem for bricked to device, your rom is great, with this procedure I have had no problems..........
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wow thanks for that and can i flash my device using the rom here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697123
keeping in mind that the req. is
" You have to have XXKL7 on your Tablet as Base! "
and i have DXKL2
Just to be on safe side how can i back up my tablet? just incase i brick my phone. I learned that it can be backed up through stock and ClockwerkMod
Could please direct me to a tutorial on how to do this backup thingy?
just incase a brick my device.
Thanks Hitted by the way. :good: :angel:
HOPE you would still reply :fingers-crossed:

Requirements : Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus*• ClockworkMod Recovery*• You have to have XXKL7 on your Tablet as Base!• Firmware package from downloads : http://www.hotfile.com/dl/155449072/bd000f8/P6200XXKL7_P6200ITVKJ1_ITV.zip.html....... for flash firmware XXKL7 use odin download here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721 .....guide for odin here ; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997.. Installation Guide For Older ROM :
Install Kies on your computer, connect your phone and make sure that all the drivers installed correctly.
Extract tar file from the ROM(remember to extract it till tar, dont go deep). Put the phone into download mode (vol. down+power buttons),
Start odin, then only connect the phone via USB. Choose continue on the phone, Now ID:COM box shud turn yellow (see Image)
Make sure that only two boxes are checked in odin - Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time.(See Image)
- If your downloaded ROM contains single file
Choose PDA button in Odin and select tar file you extracted before. (see Image) How to flash:• Download ROM and place it on your SD card (IMPORTANT: NOT internal SD Card)• Boot your device in recovery mode (vol up + power)• Do a factory reset and wipe Dalvik Cache• In main menu, select "install zip from sdcard"• Select "choose zip from internal sdcard" and browse to the location of the Custom Rom• After flashing process is complete, reboot the device.....

devid801 said:
Requirements : Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus*• ClockworkMod Recovery*• You have to have XXKL7 on your Tablet as Base!• Firmware package from downloads : http://www.hotfile.com/dl/155449072/bd000f8/P6200XXKL7_P6200ITVKJ1_ITV.zip.html....... for flash firmware XXKL7 use odin download here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721 .....guide for odin here ; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997.. Installation Guide For Older ROM :
Install Kies on your computer, connect your phone and make sure that all the drivers installed correctly.
Extract tar file from the ROM(remember to extract it till tar, dont go deep). Put the phone into download mode (vol. down+power buttons),
Start odin, then only connect the phone via USB. Choose continue on the phone, Now ID:COM box shud turn yellow (see Image)
Make sure that only two boxes are checked in odin - Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time.(See Image)
- If your downloaded ROM contains single file
Choose PDA button in Odin and select tar file you extracted before. (see Image) How to flash:• Download ROM and place it on your SD card (IMPORTANT: NOT internal SD Card)• Boot your device in recovery mode (vol up + power)• Do a factory reset and wipe Dalvik Cache• In main menu, select "install zip from sdcard"• Select "choose zip from internal sdcard" and browse to the location of the Custom Rom• After flashing process is complete, reboot the device.....
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thank you sir but as i just mentioned above i have DXKL2
will it be ok to do that?
and how can i back up everything? just incase i brick my device. :good:

you must have PDA with XXKL7 base firmware for installing galaxy room HD,no DXKL2....
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before attempting to nandroid backup for CWM, and a copy of the EFS folder.......

[Q] (Q) - running custom ROM but recovery is Stock

Dear NS forum - my colleague has crespo work phone.Last year I rooted and installed custom ROM for all my co-workers. The Nexus S user came to me with a problem; lately has many force closures and is very slow. I booted it into recovery & got the Android on its back with red triangle --> this is Stock recovery, right?
Not sure how CWM disappeared and got replaced by stock recovery.. but that seems the case. Am I correct that -
1. I need to load my PC with Samsung USB drivers to communicate with phone while in fastboot/download mode?
2. I need to install ADB SDK on my pc too?
3. I need to enter fastboot/download mode and flash a custom recovery?
Kindly help confirm the steps required, am I missing a vital step? Which recovery is best suited ... I have no preference over TWRP / CWM.
Lastly, I am very much out of touch with latest ROMs, appreciate any advice on a simple ROM, maybe 4.2 is best...
appreciate any help, I used to know all this stuff but I moved to Note 2 a year ago. Cheers.

Hey, I just read about Wug toolkit, is this a suitable tool for my issue ?....seems I could use it to flash a recovery for this phone which magically reverted to stock recovery .
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

Hey folks, here I look forward to guide the Google Nexus S users of the XDA Community to go custom with their Samsung Nexus S. I shall try to put forth the most prevailing steps to make my way to your minds. Also I will use the fastboot method to accomplish custom during this entire guide. Before we put our hands on the device and begin with the instructions, I would like to state some general terms, for your ease. :good:
Terms & Understanding
* What is Bootloader and Why do we need to Unlock?
A bootloader is a boot initializing component which is generally locked by the device manufacturer to avoid any messing around with the OS. We need to unlock it for the same reason. Once unlocked it will allow us to change the boot sequence and modify the OS in accordance of our needs.
* What is Rooting?
It is a process of gaining root privileges over an Android subsystem. Rooting an Android device is easy in most cases. If you will to Install custom ROMs, kernels, other patches or addons to your Android device, rooting is what you will need. It can be achieved in two ways; either by manual method (using fastboot) or by automatic method (using toolkit or software) . Here, I am going to follow the manual method by using fastboot commands.
* ClockworkMod, what is it?
In short, CWM; It is a secondary recovery system created by Koush (Koushik Dutta), which adds enormous features like wiping partitions, flashing flash able .zip files like ROMs, kernels, patches etc to the stock AOSP recovery. Visit ClockworkMod website for more.
* What does Custom ROM means?
These are the aftermarket Android firmware which are not official supported by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). They are made available to the Android public by Android developers and contributors all around the world. Custom ROMs are either built from Google’s source code i.e AOSP (Android Open Source Project) or are modified versions of the device manufacturer’s ROM (Stock ROMs or Factory ROMs) with additional tweaks and extend functions which are not delivered with the Stock ROMs. Some of the popular Custom ROMs include CyanogenMod (CM), Android Open Kang Project (AOKP), MIUI, Codename Android (CNA), Oxygen, ParanoidAndroid and many more.
* What is Custom Kernel?
A Kernel is a bridge between the applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level, In simple words, it is the communication between the hardware and software of an Operating System. In Android world, Custom Kernels play a vital role since they provide the users with several features including changing CPU frequencies, modifying the boot sequence and boot scripts and other features too.
* What are Google Apps (Gapps)? The name speaks for itself. Gapps are Google apps for Android available in flash-able zip format. Most of these applications can now be found and updated via the Google Play Store.Some of the apps include the Google Play Store itself, Google Talk, Google Sync (for adding and synchronizing Google accounts), Google Backup Transport, Car Home, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Music, and Google Docs. In some Custom ROMs, the Google Apps are included. These are usually stock ROMs, smaller or less-common ROMs, or those from areas where intellectual property laws are less commonly obeyed. But many AOSP ROMs, most famously CyanogenMod and AOKP, do not include the Google Apps due to licensing issues. They are after all proprietary code owned by Google and not included in the Android Open Source Project.
Disclaimer
Early necessary requirements
* At least 60% of battery to ensure no random shutdowns due to low battery.
* Backup your storage manually. Also your text messages and contacts using some backup app.
* Install Google and Samsung USB drivers from here
* A compatible USB data cable for undisturbed connection between PC and device.
* Enable USB Debugging in your device’s settings [Settings > Developer Settings > USB Debugging].
* A PC with Windows OS.
* Download Required files
* Extract the downloaded NexusS_files.zip to the desktop. So now you will have a folder named "NSFiles" on your desktop which beholds all the needed files during the process.
Please make sure to follow every single instruction mentioned during the guidelines. This will resist you from any mishaps during the process. Lets begin!
Unlock Bootloader
NOTE: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all the data on the phone as well as SD storage. So be sure to back everything up.
1. Reboot your Nexus S into bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons simultaneously until you see the bootloader screen.
2. Connect your device to the PC via the USB data cable.
3. Open the extracted folder "NSFiles" that we have have on the desktop. On an empty space inside the folder, press shift and right click and then select "Open command prompt here". This will execute a new CMD window which is already cd'ed to the folder's location.
4. Type in CMD:
5.
6. You will now receive a message on the screen. Use the volume keys to highlight "Yes" and select it using the power button.
7. Your bootloader is now unlocked.
8. Highlight and select "Reboot" to reboot your device.
9. You have successfully unlocked your Nexus S bootloader.
Installing Custom Recovery
1. Reboot your phone into bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons altogether.
2. Connect it to the PC via USB data cable.
3. While in the "NSFiles" folder on your desktop, press shift + right click on an empty space and go to "Open command promopt here". This will execute a command window which is already cd'ed to your current location.
4. To Install ClockworkMod touch 6.0.1.0
Type in CMD:
5. To Install ClockworkMod non-touch 6.0.1.0
Type in CMD:
6. To Install TWRP 2.3.1.0
Type in CMD:
7. The CMD prompt will indicate when the flashing is complete, it barely takes a few seconds.
8. Do not exit the bootloader mode, since this is the way to boot into recovery.
9. Now to boot into your new custom recovery, highlight "RECOVERY" and select it using the power button.
Rooting the Nexus S
If you plan to use the stock (factory) ROM, it is preferable to root. Otherwise, all the Custom ROMs out there already have root access.
The mentioned process is recommended to carry out using ClockworkMod Recovery.
1. Download the latest SuperSU flash-able root package. [Chainfire's SuperSU Thread]
2. Power off your device and boot into the bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons simultaneously until you see the bootloader screen. Highlight"RECOVERY" using the volume buttons and select it using the power button.
3. Now, your Nexus S is in recovery mode.
4. Go to "mounts and storage" > scroll to the very last and select "mount USB storage".
5. This will mount your device's storage to the PC.
6. Drag the downloaded "CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip" to the root of your storage.
7. Select "unmount" to exit the USB storage mode.
8. Go to "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard" > select the "CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip" you placed in the storage and flash it.
9. Once flashed, select "reboot system now"
.
You now have your device rooted. You can officially declare yourself as the true master of your device.
Install Custom ROMs
Installing a ROM is quiet a simple process, you can say that it is the easiest of all.
1. First, you need to choose a suitable ROM that meets your requirements.
2. Once you have chosen, download the ROM's .zip (flash able zip file) as provided by the Author/ Developer .
3. Also make sure to download specific Gapps and other add-on if provided by the developer himself. [If not, download generic Gapps from here]
4. Put the downloaded files to your SD storage either by using USB mass storage directly or by mounting USB storage in recovery mode.
5. Reboot your Nexus S into Recovery mode. Power off your device and boot into the bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons simultaneously until you see the bootloader screen. Highlight"RECOVERY" using the volume buttons and select it using the power button.
* Using CWM:
wipe data/factory reset.
Go to "mounts and storage" > "format /system".
Go to "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard" > select your ROM .zip file that you placed in step #6. Flash it.
Gapps are the next to be flashed just after flashing the ROM. So, flash Gapps following the same way as the ROM. further if your are provided any add-on in a flash able zip format you can flash it the same way after flashing the ROM and Gapps successfully.
Once everything has flashed successfully, select "reboot system now".
* Using TWRP:
Go to "Wipe" > "System" and "Factory Reset".
Go to "Install" > choose the ROM .zip file and flash it.
Gapps are the next to be flashed just after flashing the ROM. So, flash Gapps following the same way as the ROM. further if your are provided any add-on in a flash able zip format you can flash it the same way after flashing the ROM and Gapps successfully.
When flashed, go to "Reboot" > "System".
Your phone will now boot into the custom ROM.
Install Custom Kernels
1. Download the flashable zip package of your desired Custom Kernel.
2. Connect your device to PC via USB cable in USB Storage Mode.
3. Drag the downloaded kernel zip package to the root of your device's storage.
4. Disconnect the device from PC.
5. Power off, now press the volume up button and the power button altogether until you see the bootloader screen. Use the volume keys to highlight "Recovery" and select it using the power button.
6. Your device shall now be in recovery mode.
* Flash using CWM:
"advanced" > "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
"install zip from sdcard" > choose zip from sdcard" > now browse and select the kernel zip package that you placed in your storage root during step #3.
Select "Yes".
Your Kernel will now flash to your OS and replace your current kernel.
When it has successfully flashed, select "reboot system now".
* Flash using TWRP:
"Wipe" > "Dalvik Cache"
"Install" > now browse and select the kernel zip package that you placed in your storage root during step #3.
Your Kernel will now flash to your OS and replace your current kernel.
When it has successfully flashed, go to "Reboot" and select "System".
You now have Custom Kernel installed on your Nexus S.
NOTE: Before choosing any Custom Kernel, do verify that the Kernel is meant to be flashed on your present Android OS version.
Congratulations! You shall now enjoy the full packed potential of your wonderful Nexus S.
If you have got any questions/ queries or you're stuck anywhere in the mid process, comment here. I will try my best and provide you an helping hand. 
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[Q] ZTE V5 Red Bull V9180 WCDMA 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM- root, cwm

So by today (22.09.2014) is your phone oficialy renamed from "ZTE Red Bull V5" to "ZTE V5"
POSTING A PROBLEM
If you have some sort of problem with your device please please get us this info, so we could help you:
1-what rom/firmware are you using
2-what recovery
3-if you have rooted your device
4-what caused the problem
5-step by step description what you did before the problem shows up.​
Hi i just made this thread to make a base for everyone who bought this (form me) superb phone.
So far we got root, custom recovery, and many chinese roms (based on Nubia UI, Color OS, LEWA OS, FROG OS...).
There are Mokee AOSP 4.4.4. rom in develpoment and CM11 in development, CM12 also.
2015.02.13 - Latest firmware is 1.17 (andorid 4.4.2, nubia UI2.5.1)!!!
Changelog(google translation from chineese):
-optimize the signal problem
-solving open U disk mode or restart the phone, ringtones revert to the default issue
into the video again, this video from one schedule to start playing the video
-update time management software, to solve the problem of the shutdown alarm clock does not ring
-media library interface, Pictures Pictures folder appear as a blank
-to use the gallery under OTG open unsupported file error
-switching to the media library interface, multiple exposure, suggesting that language View screenshot untranslated
-save the video recording status suspended again after recording, the Pause button to display the error
-optimization manually Focus
-video recording in the recording pause again, long display of detailed information is incorrect
-horizontal screen - portrait - horizontal screen operation, not full screen
-video player interface to open the USB mass storage press the return key error
here is link to my google drive. It contains stock roms from 0.50 to 1.12, GAPPS ect. Also contains tools to root and flash custom recovery.
MY GOOGLE DRIVE ZTE V9180 FOLDER
In my Google Drive there is also two custom recovery CWM and TWRP (thanx a lot to FAZERGOO from 4PDA.ru, here on XDA it is fazerg, so please thank him for his work)..the script in my root+recovery folder is updated, so you have option to flash CWM (6.0.5.1) or TWRP (2.8.0.0.)
here is list of commands you can dial in dialer and get some hidden menu and settings:
*#06# - displays IMEI
##36 - update server settings for OTA
*#*#4636#*#* - display phone information, battery information, battery history, usage statistics, WiFi information
*#406# - touch screen calibration
--proximity sensor calibration--
*#777# - no cover of proximity sensor
*#776# - cover proximity sensor with hand 2-5 cm above..so the bar is in the green
*# 405# - MHL test
to go to recovery you have to poweroff the phone and hold "vol+" and "power" for 2 sec
to go to safe mode....???
best resources for ROMS (chinese sites):
bbs.anzhi.com
www.tdbeta.cn
www.ztehn.com
And of course our friends from Russia thread:
www.4pda.ru
proDOOMmans mega drive where you can find all Mokee, CM11, PAC roms:
HERE! and dont forget to hit THANKS button for everyone who develop and help us to use this device!!!!
TIPS & TRICKS
-HOW TO CHANGE LCD DENSITY and switch to phablet UI!!! Beware, the camera app is little bit smaller then the screen, becaouse of the density, but still works well.
-HOW TO ADD ONE HAND FEATURE
-did you know that when holding home button on locked screen lights a flashlight?
-when you double tap home button on locked screen the time changes to media player controls?
-when you tap several times on any home screen your glas will broke?
-when you zoom out with two fingers on any home screen you will get into screen manager?
-in alarm clock app there is setting "power of alarm", when turned on, you can turn off your phone at night and the phone turns on by itself in the alarmclock time and wakes you up?

complete guide by navin_n
People always asking again and again on flashing ROMs, Recovery, GApps, Root etc. So, I have made detailed step by step guide for this. Hope now it will be clear to everyone for these processes:
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING FROM FOLLOWING, PLEASE MAKE ANANDROID BACKUP, BEST WITH TWRP!!!​BECAUSE TWRP CAN MAKE BACKUP INCLUDING PRESIST AND MODEMST PARTITIONS!!![/CENTER]
GUIDE TO FLASH STOCK ROM:
NOTE:
1. Be sure to backup all important data (contacts, messages, call records, etc.) before proceeding
2. Ensure that Phone Battery is at least 40%.
3. Downloaded required STOCK ROM.
4. Phone with Stock Recovery.
STEPS:
1. Copy the downloaded zipped STOCK ROM to the root directory of External SD card or Internal SD card.
2. Power-off the phone.
3. Put the phone in the Recovery Mode and for this you need to press Vol+ and Power button at the same time for few secs and then release the Power Button.
4. In the Stock Recovery, perform wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition (In the menu, use +/- volume keys to scroll up/down & power button for confirmation).
5. Depending on which SD card you have copied the zipped STOCK ROM, choose "Apply update from /sdcard" or "Apply update from external /sdcard" accordingly.
6. Select the zipped STOCK ROM to flash.
7. Wait until you get the confirmation of successful flashing.
8. Reboot the phone by selecting "reboot system now".
9. DONE. (Initial boot may take some time so have patience.)
GUIDE TO INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY + CUSTOM ROM:
AS FOR CERTAIN REPORTS IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO FLASH CWM RECOVERY IF YOU HAVE 1/8 VERSION
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Be sure to backup all important data (contacts, messages, call records, etc.) before proceeding.
2. Working Windows PC with ADB Drivers installed - without proper installation of drivers the process will not be successful.
3. Ensure that Phone Battery is at least 40%.
STEPS: (If you need only Custom Recovery, then follow the steps from 2 to 7, other steps you can skip)
1. Download the required zipped Custom ROM and copy it to the root directory of External SD card or Internal SD card.
2. Download the Recovery Tool zip file. (Link to download the Tool) . Make sure to download whole files. After that copy the zipped file to the root directory of C:\ or any place you prefer and then unzip the downloaded file.
3. Enable USB debuging mode. ("Menu Button" >> System settings(Settings) >> About phone(On the phone) >> Tap 6 times on Build number>>"Back button">> More >> Developer options >> Enable USB Debugging)
4. Connect the phone to the PC.
5. Go to the folder where you have unzipped the Recovery Tool file, and then execute the batch file "run.bat".
6. In PC, new window will open. Input your choice of Custom Recovery accordingly.
7. Follow the steps on-screen until all completes.
8. After completion, in the Fastboot menu, select "Boot recovery".
9. If the Custom Recovery was flashed succesfully, you will get CWM or TWRP recovery menu.
10. Perform wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition.
11. To flash the firmware: Select "Install ZIP" >> "choose zip from sdcard0 or sdcard1" depending on which SD card you have copied the ROM, external or internal >> Select Custom ROM >> Click Yes to flash selected ROM.
12. Wait until you get the confirmation of successful flashing.
13. Reboot the phone by selecting "reboot system now".
14. DONE. (Initial boot may take some time so have patience.)
GUIDE TO INSTALL GAPPs & ROOT:
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Backup all important data (contacts, messages, call records, etc.) before proceeding, if necessary.
2. Requires CUSTOM RECOVERY.(Mandatory)
STEPS:
1. Download appropriate flashable zipped GAPPS & ROOT files and copy it to the root directory of External SD card or Internal SD card.
2. Power-off the phone.
3. Put the phone in the CWM or TWRP Recovery Mode and for this you need to press Vol+ and Power button at the same time for few secs and then release the Power Button.
4. Flash the zipped files (one at a time): Select "Install ZIP" >> "choose zip from sdcard0 or sdcard1" depending on which SD card you have copied the file, external or internal >> Select Zipped File >> Click Yes to flash selected file.
(No need to do wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition)
5. After successful flashing, reboot the phone by selecting "reboot system now". If it ask to fix the permission when you reboot, select Yes.
7. Wait until you get the confirmation of successful flashing.
8. DONE. (Your phone will have GApps and Root Permission)
and don´t forget to hit thanx button to @navin_n, @fazerg and me maybe @DallasCZ

APPS taht can be remover (thanx navin_n)
If you have already Rooted your device then you can easily uninstall the system apps using "Root Uninstallers" available in Google Play.
However, for me , i prefer to use Root Explorer and delete the apps from system folder. The following apps are safe to delete but still i advise you to backup the files before deleting. If you use Root Explorer, make sure to change attribute of the system folder from Read Only (R/O) to Read Write (R/W) when deleting.
Be ware you make it on your own!! If there is also odex file, delete them too!!!
APPs that can be deleted:
folder --> /system/app
nubia_account.apk - only if you log in in nubia account (maybe you need this to use themes)
nubia_Calculator_v1.2.1.apk - calculator app (i dont like it so i installe another one and delete this)
nubia_Calendar_v1.0.apk - nubia calendar app
nubia_ClockWidget.apk - clock widget
nubia_Music.apk - nubia music player
nubia_myfile.apk - nubia file manager
nubia_NBSecurity.apk - nubia antivirus and system cleaner
nubia_NotePad_v1.1.5.apk - nubia notepad
nubia_zbiglauncher_v2.0.apk - nubia launcher for old people (everything is biiig)
NubiaPlatLogo_V1.0.0.apk - nubia lanim showing when you tap on NUBIA version in "about phone"
ZAppDataBackup.apk - nubia main app for backup your phone
ZDataBackup.apk - nubia backup app
ZQuickSearchBox.apk - nubia quick search box (if you install GAPPS it contains original google search box)
ZVideo.apk - very basic media player
If you dont use Live Wallpapers you cen delete the main app:
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
and of course all livepaper apks
BasicDreams.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
NoiseField.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
folder --> /system/preset_apps
TP_360AppStore_1.9.203.apk
TP_360Video_1.2.0_Nubia.apk
TP_BaiduInput_1000541a.apk
TP_baidumap_6.2.0.apk
TP_baiduvideo_5.3.0.apk
TP_gowhere_1044_131118_150501.apk
TP_iReader_2013122410.apk
TP_JdAndroid_2.6.0.apk
TP_QQ_4.2.apk
TP_QRCodeScaner_v1.0.apk
TP_tieba_5.5.2.apk
TP_Weibo_4.0.0_602.apk
TP_weixin_502.apk

Hi, I'm interested in buying this phone.. Could you tell me your first impressions?
It seems very good but I can't see any support for it, even if it has a Snapdragon 400..
Sent from my VOTO X2

DallasCZ said:
ROOT
the only way to root it so far is to run an Chinese exe, which will root your phone and install superuser (chinese one). Then you need to uninstall the superuser and install one from google play.
CWM
so far there is only chinese CWM 6.0.4.6..looking for someone who can make it english.
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Hi, can you please provide me the exe file to root and explain me the process to root? I would be really grateful for your help! Thanks
I have WCDMA/GSM V5 3G 9180

ROOT CWM
Hello,
i made a simple bat file, which will root your phone, install custom recovery or original recovery.
here is the link: Dallas Google Drive.
you made everything on your own ..i am not responsible for any phone software/hardware damage.

jday17 said:
Hi, I'm interested in buying this phone.. Could you tell me your first impressions?
It seems very good but I can't see any support for it, even if it has a Snapdragon 400..
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Hi,
there ar ea lot of Chinese phones, this phone is ment to be sell china only.
There are many forums but in Chinese.
I wrote a little review on gizchina.cz (is in Czech language,so use google translator)

TIP
For new users i recommend do this:
-boot your phone and see vhich version of formware you have (latest at this time is 0.50).
-If you have 0.44, then go to dialer and dial ##36. You get to the menu where you can select which server will be used for updates (at this time is 0.50 only for few people for feedback). then go to ybout phone and tap serach for updates and you get the update.
-after update is installed, go to about phone and tap 5times "build number" line , go back and go to "more" and "developer option" and turn on usb debugging.
-launch my root.bat, select root your phone and th ephone will reboot to bootloader and will be rooted.
-now you can install custom recovery (from my bat.file) it is bilangual CWM 6.0.4.9 recovery. Everything works fine as i used it.
-now after root and cwm recovery installed, make backup of your 0.50 rom and then you can proceed to delete bloatware (a lot of bloatware).
for rotted phones with CWM recovery:
if you want to make update from ZTE OTA, you have to load original recovery, the one in my package is not functional with update to 0.50 and above, so you have to flash from CWM recovery this package, then reboot and get the proper stock recovery, which will be functional with the update 0.44-0.50 and later.

DallasCZ said:
For new users i recommend do this:
-boot your phone and see vhich version of formware you have (latest at this time is 0.50).
-If you have 0.44, then go to dialer and dial ##36. You get to the menu where you can select which server will be used for updates (at this time is 0.50 only for few people for feedback). then go to ybout phone and tap serach for updates and you get the update.
-after update is installed, go to about phone and tap 5times "build number" line , go back and go to "more" and "developer option" and turn on usb debugging.
-launch my root.bat, select root your phone and th ephone will reboot to bootloader and will be rooted.
-now you can install custom recovery (from my bat.file) it is bilangual CWM 6.0.4.9 recovery. Everything works fine as i used it.
-now after root and cwm recovery installed, make backup of your 0.50 rom and then you can proceed to delete bloatware (a lot of bloatware).
for rotted phones with CWM recovery:
if you want to make update from ZTE OTA, you have to load original recovery, the one in my package is not functional with update to 0.50 and above, so you have to flash from CWM recovery , then reboot and get the proper stock recovery, which will be functional with the update 0.44-0.50 and later.
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Thanks for the info! I'm currently updating to 0.5 and will let you know if I manage to root it too.
I`ve read the review and mine phone too has the squeaky back cover. It started squeaky after just few back panel removals. This is not a concern for me, but I wanted to ask you something else: How is you call quality? When I do calls the other side can hear me perfectly but the sound through my ear speaker is muffled and not very clear. Increasing the volume make it even worse. Do you experience such an issue?

-the back cover is really squeaky (i allready ordered another one)
-I am very happy vith the call quality. I had a nexus s whos volume vas up to 100%. Now i am about 60% and everything is loud and clear as i can hear
root and installing cwm is like a charm..i made it in the las 2 weeks (as i own the phone) about 10times
one Question: If you reboot the device do you also have the message "android is upgrading" every time no matter what you do or not do with the system?

DallasCZ said:
-the back cover is really squeaky (i allready ordered another one)
-I am very happy vith the call quality. I had a nexus s whos volume vas up to 100%. Now i am about 60% and everything is loud and clear as i can hear
root and installing cwm is like a charm..i made it in the las 2 weeks (as i own the phone) about 10times
one Question: If you reboot the device do you also have the message "android is upgrading" every time no matter what you do or not do with the system?
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- I tried updating to 0.5 both through FOTA and with direclty downloaded update from the chinese official site to the sd card, but I always get some error (forgot what it was), will try tomorrow once again.
- My apps are upgrade after each reboot too. I was hoping that 0.5 will fix this issue, but It seems this is not the case.
- I'm on the hunt for a new back cover too, but I will wait for the official blue ones Share your thoughts on the one you purchased after a few days of usage
My only problem with the phone I experience is the bad incoming sound quality during calls. I will have try another sim card.
ps: boy this phone is a beauty

HuKuTo said:
- I tried updating to 0.5 both through FOTA and with direclty downloaded update from the chinese official site to the sd card, but I always get some error (forgot what it was), will try tomorrow once again.
- My apps are upgrade after each reboot too. I was hoping that 0.5 will fix this issue, but It seems this is not the case.
- I'm on the hunt for a new back cover too, but I will wait for the official blue ones Share your thoughts on the one you purchased after a few days of usage
My only problem with the phone I experience is the bad incoming sound quality during calls. I will have try another sim card.
ps: boy this phone is a beauty
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Hi, can you please tell the name of chinese official site for our phone? thanks!

SITES IN cHINESE LANGUAGE
Hello,
so there are many sites. To see attachments you have to register to the sites, which is a little bit tricky due to instatnt need of translation in the registration process, but it can be done.
official with a lot of new information also from ZTE service:ztehn.com
the best for custom ROM and Recovery (development):anzhi.com
to see anzhi.com you need to add two adress in your windows hosts file see here
also some good information can be found here on myzte.cn

another tip
-If you get the "android is upgrading" on every boot, then you have to uninstall titanium backup, reboot, wait 3 minutes and let the system settle down, then install titanium again, reboot, and its done.
-if you want to restore WIFI access point and passwords form Titanium Backup, use backup from tar file, not from XML!!!

Waiting on a custom rom
Hello everyone,
I used the method I found at needrom.
It did the trick; the device was rooted, gapps installed, an multilangual.
But I didn't manage to install the latest update (50). I thought it was because the device was rooted, so I removed root, whitout succes, I am still not able to install the update.
Also I think the contact manager is buggy; newly added contacts dissapear after rebooting the device, it doesn't matter if I sync the device. I have to import my contacts from my SD card every time this happens.
So, I hope there comes a good custom rom for this device with this excellent hardware! I have Miui unofficiall on my Xiaomi Mi2s, it works like a charm. I hope soon this device appears on the list one of these days

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-if you installed the ROm from needrom, i think you cannot upgrade to 0.50.
-on www.ztehn.com you can download the full 0.50 rom (only english and chinese language) this rom you can flash.
-contacts: If you are in contacts, press "more" and "advanced" and check the "default storage" it must be set to your google account. Then go back and check "display settings" and check which accounts are to show in contact list.
I had same problem and the problem was, that all new contact automaticly save to local storage and i have the local storage unchecked to display..so i havent seen my newly added contacts!!!

I have same issue
I have same isse. I dont hear anyone. But everyone hear me. i think that built in speaker doesnt work.

ZTE v5 DualSIM v1.06 beta released (4.4.2 + Nubia UI 2.0, package contains new recovery, H106 update package and G050 restore package)
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2878143782&uk=2436317143 Pass: [COLOR=#0640]j7cb
MD5:[/COLOR][COLOR=#0640]3C318AE402AC5424444F5862B540AF2D
[COLOR=#0640]Uploaded to my MEGA acc: link (1.06 unzipped too)
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I sucessfully installed 1.06 and its looking good so far. The problem Im facing is the "No connection to google servers" error when I try to add my google account. There is no playstore and I tried to manually install it trhough .apk but again no luck. Have you guys managed to run the playstore with this new firmware?

install my gapps package trough cwm recovery.

[Guide] How to Root and put a Custom Rom on Any Mediatek Device

How to put a custom rom on your mediatek device​
this tuturial os for OEM rebrands of "Chinese Manufactured" phones
Warning: if your phone isnt has a commercial OEM Brand, think twice before putting a custom rom on it, you must find a experience about Mediatek devices, before you proceed.
Requirements:
1. Fully Working Unit ( with atleast 50% battery )
2. Relaible Internet connection
3. Good Google Search Skills
4. Lasest Mobile Uncle App ( Link here )
5. Recovery ( its a ".img" file )
6. Custom Rom ( its a ".zip" file )
What will Happen After:
1. All your Apps would possibly be gone ( you can redownload )
2. you have root privalages
3. you Have a custom rom on device
Step 1: first you must root your device
Step 1.1: list of Rooting Apps for PC and Android
Step 2: Find an Apropriate Recovery and Custom Rom( must be the exact recovery/rom for your device, unless it wont work )
Step 2.1: Google the Following Terms:
- "[name/model of Device] CWM Recovery"
- "[name/model of Device] TWRP Recovery"
- "[name/model of Device] Custom roms"
Goal: the goal is to find the ".img" file recovery, and the ".zip" file Custom Rom
Note: from there, you are on your own on how to download those files.
Step 2.2: If you cant find any on those search terms, try these:
- "Rebrand of [name/model of Device]"
Goal: is to find the Rebrand Version ( means exact device but different country or brand ) of your device
Note: check "ALL" the specs of the device if its a match, if you found it proceed to "Step 2.3"
Step 2.3: Google...
- "[name/model of rebrand device] Custom Roms"
- "[name/model of rebrand device] CWM Recovery"
- "[name/model of rebrand device] TWRP Recovery"
Goal: is to find the custom rom and recovery for the rebrand device, which is can be used to yours.
Step 2.4: if you really cant find any, just log-in to your Facebook Account, and Search for a fan group of your device, from there you may find a Recovery and Custom Rom files
Step 3: now you have the requirements, lets install the Rom
Step 3.1: Copy your "Custom Rom" and "Recovery" on Internal "AND" External Storage of the Phone, if you dont have enough space, please delete or back up some of your files
Step 3.2: Install Mobile Uncle App
Step 3.3: After installing open Mobile Uncle App and "grant root access" on your device
Step 3.2: Now go to Recovery Update, and select the recovery.img you downloaded
Goal: is to install Custom Recovery, by installing the ".img" that you put on internal or external
Step 3.4: if its said reboot to recovery, click yes!
GOal: to go to the recovery, for few seconds it will reboot, and you will the the interface of the recovery, if it doenst go to recovery, you repeat the process of installing the recovery, or you got the wrong ".img" for your device, and you must find the proper one again.
Step 4: Back Up Current/Stock Rom
- For CWM Recovery ( ClockWorkMod )
How to Use: Volume UP = UP, Volume Down = Down, Power = Select, Back Button = Back )
Step 4.1: go to...
- Back up and restore
- Then select Back Up or Back up to internal/external SD Card
Warning: if it fails, reboot to Android, and delete/back up again all the files
- For TWRP Recovery ( Team Win Recovery Project )
How to use: it is touch based
Step 4.1: go to...
- Back Up
- Put "X" mark on each box ( "x" means select or "check" )
- Slide to Back up
Warning: if it fails, reboot to Android, and delete/back up again all the files
Note: it will now start to back up, you can charge the phone while backing up or connect it to your PC, and wait for the process to complete
Step 5: Put the Custom Rom on your device
- For CWM Recovery
Step 5.1: go to...
- Install Zip
- "Choose Zip from /sdcard" or "Choose Zip from extsdcard
- Then Find the ".zip" file you put there
- and click "yes"
Note: it will now start to Install the Rom, you can charge the phone while installing the rom or connect it to your PC, and wait for the process to complete
Warning: if it fails, you got a wrong/corrupt custom rom and you must download another or you must find a TWRP recovery for your device
- For TWRP Recovery
Step 5.2: go to...
- Install Zip
- Find the ".zip" file you put on both internal and external
- and Slide to Install
Note: it will now start to Install the Rom, you can charge the phone while installing the rom or connect it to your PC, and wait for the process to complete
Warning: if it fails, you got a wrong/corrupt custom romand you must download another or you must find a CWM recovery for your device
Step 5.3: if everything now goes smooth, it finnished the installing of the rom, without warning you must factory reset your device, to avoid Bootlopp ( Softbrick )
- For CWm
Step 5.3.1: go to...
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- and yes
- then Advanced
- Wipe Dalvik Cache ( Select "Yes" if it prompt )
- then Reboot
- For TWRP
Step 5.3.1: go to...
- Wipe
- Mark "x" only "Data", "Cache", "Dalvik Cache"
- Then Slide
- After Thar Reboot to System
Note: if you do exactly everything, it must boot to android, and everything should be working smoothly