[OTA] Lenovo IdeaTab A2107-H update to S345 - Android General

So today I randomly checked the OTA feature in my tablet. It usually shows "Network connection failed" but today it showed me that an update was possible.
S341 to S345.
So the update.zip was downloaded and I updated the system.
The funny thing is that after the update the compilation changed from S341 do S309.. and I believe that is a downgrade unless Lenovo has some strange way of marking the FW versions.
Although the metadata file looks like this:
Code:
post-build=Lenovo/a2_3g_data/a2_3g_data:4.0.3/IML74K/A2107A-H_S345_121111:user/release-keys
post-timestamp=1352559562
pre-build=Lenovo/a2_3g_data/a2_3g_data:4.0.3/IML74K/A2107A-H_S341_120921:user/release-keys
pre-device=a2_3g_data
What is new? :
Face unlock
Google Chrome
and perhaps other minor stuff.
This is the OTA: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkce9n8pq7qcr4n
To flash it you need to be on stock rom, use stock recovery and place the file in root of your internal memory. Do not unzip this file - just copy to the tablet.
Root works.
CWM 6.0.1.5 works (same recovery.img as with S341 in my case)
Adieu.

hey dude, do you jnow how can i get stock rom for this device? thanks!

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csns said:
So today I randomly checked the OTA feature in my tablet. It usually shows "Network connection failed" but today it showed me that an update was possible.
S341 to S345.
So the update.zip was downloaded and I updated the system.
The funny thing is that after the update the compilation changed from S341 do S309.. and I believe that is a downgrade unless Lenovo has some strange way of marking the FW versions.
Although the metadata file looks like this:
Code:
post-build=Lenovo/a2_3g_data/a2_3g_data:4.0.3/IML74K/A2107A-H_S345_121111:user/release-keys
post-timestamp=1352559562
pre-build=Lenovo/a2_3g_data/a2_3g_data:4.0.3/IML74K/A2107A-H_S341_120921:user/release-keys
pre-device=a2_3g_data
What is new? :
Face unlock
Google Chrome
and perhaps other minor stuff.
This is the OTA: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkce9n8pq7qcr4n
To flash it you need to be on stock rom, use stock recovery and place the file in root of your internal memory. Do not unzip this file - just copy to the tablet.
Root works.
CWM 6.0.1.5 works (same recovery.img as with S341 in my case)
Adieu.
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Hi there,
Can u pl upload the stock "boot.img" and "system.img for this device since you have stock ROM installed...I lost my original and cannot go back to stock !!!
Thanx in advance

csns said:
So today I randomly checked the OTA feature in my tablet. It usually shows "Network connection failed" but today it showed me that an update was possible.
S341 to S345.
So the update.zip was downloaded and I updated the system.
The funny thing is that after the update the compilation changed from S341 do S309.. and I believe that is a downgrade unless Lenovo has some strange way of marking the FW versions.
Although the metadata file looks like this:
Code:
post-build=Lenovo/a2_3g_data/a2_3g_data:4.0.3/IML74K/A2107A-H_S345_121111:user/release-keys
post-timestamp=1352559562
pre-build=Lenovo/a2_3g_data/a2_3g_data:4.0.3/IML74K/A2107A-H_S341_120921:user/release-keys
pre-device=a2_3g_data
What is new? :
Face unlock
Google Chrome
and perhaps other minor stuff.
This is the OTA: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rkce9n8pq7qcr4n
To flash it you need to be on stock rom, use stock recovery and place the file in root of your internal memory. Do not unzip this file - just copy to the tablet.
Root works.
CWM 6.0.1.5 works (same recovery.img as with S341 in my case)
Adieu.
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Hello, I would like to know how to get the option for face unlock, mine is not finding any OTA update and keep telling me that my system is up to date, but if so then where is this feature, I sent it earlier to Lenovo tech and they reinstalled the software, they added the FM radio app and removed chrome (I reinstalled).
and if you can help me to know why my internal memory after that is showing a negative number.
do I have to change the default storage location in order to receive update.
any help would be appreciated.

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[UPDATE] CWM - Stock + Root 8.6.5.13 US / WW

This is the Stock 8.6.5.13 US update repackaged with:
* Clockworkmod support (It does not include CWM, but doesn't reflash the recovery partition either)
* Rooted (includes SuperUser.apk & su 3.0.0)
* Busybox (1.19.2)
This update worked fine on my TF101. I built it using the same method Roach2010 used to make his previous CWM-repacks so it should be ok. I have only tested this on my own tf101. Let us know when it works for yours too!
This will not work unless you have:
1. clockworkmod
2. STOCK firmware (root is fine)
3. the US or WW firmware
4. firmware 8.6.5.9
If this update will not apply, take note of which assert stopped the process. You probably applied some sort of mod to your transformer.
There was an issue in the initial release. If you downloaded it, delete it and download the new one.
CWM package for ASUS FOTA Update 8.6.5.13 US
http://bellybuttonporn.com/android/transformer/kwt-cwm-8.6.5.13-proper.zip
Problems updating? Customized Transformer? Try the Update checker.
http://bellybuttonporn.com/android/transformer/kwt-cwm-8.6.5.13-checker.zip US
The Update checker will verify all of the same files that the update verifies. It will not stop on the first error. This way, you can see ALL the files which will cause errors and fix them all at once without the tedious reboot / try update / reboot / fix problem / reboot / try update loop.
Courtesy of brk:
CWM package for ASUS FOTA Update 8.6.5.13 WW (with root and CWM recovery)
http://www.multiupload.com/KTGLKFJME5
Has this been tested yet??
Thanks
*Offtopic*
delete ffs
same here, stock but with xoom system UI and bloatware deleted.
Sorry, in my haste I didn't update the recovery binary.
Fixed version in testing now.
Updated first post, new zip is available here:
http://bellybuttonporn.com/transformer/kwt-cwm-8.6.5.13-proper.zip
cky2000 said:
for me, it did not work.
I tried from a fresh/clean install (nvflash) of US_epad-user-8.6.5.9. and got this error in CWM:
assert fail: getprop ("ro.product.device") == "EeePad" || getprop ("ro.product.device") "EeePad"
E:Error in /sdcard/kwt-cwm-8.6.13.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
bellybuttonporn
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Seems you didn't edit the update-script to remove that check. Either way let me know how it goes. I made myself an cwm zip that I used to update my TF this afternoon. I didn't bother to add in SU seeing as though the update is just a patch and the TF should already be rooted.
@daoist If your new update.zip doesn't work let me know I'll upload mines and you can post it.
Hi,
I am still pretty new to all of this, I have rooted my TF, right now I have a US ver 8.6.5.9 rooted with CWM and I am getting the notification to update firmware.
Is this the file I need to update my TF and keep root, it looks to me like it is but I am not 100% sure, also I am not sure how to apply the patch.
To apply this do I use CWM? The step[s I think I need to do is
1. copy the file top my SD card,
2. Boot to CWM
3. choose install zip
4. pick the zip downloaded from this thread
5. then watch and make sure works, then reboot
OH, I have the netflix patch (libnvomx) file copied over the original in my TF, should I put the original back before trying ng this?
Is this correct?
thanks for any help and the file!!
John
Cordy said:
Seems you didn't edit the update-script to remove that check. Either way let me know how it goes. I made myself an cwm zip that I used to update my TF this afternoon. I didn't bother to add in SU seeing as though the update is just a patch and the TF should already be rooted.
@daoist If your new update.zip doesn't work let me know I'll upload mines and you can post it.
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You referring to the check that goes through and looks for mods and missing apps? Is it possible someone could upload a version that doesnt run that check? I replaced SustemUI and basically deleted everything I didnt need (and didnt back up individual files, just made a full backup) so it would take me a while to track down all of the APKs.
If I recall someone posted the .9 update without the check for the existing apps.
EDIT: I actually found a backup for my stock apps and copied all of them back over and its still failing. AWS.odex, first one (and its installed).
Xerravon said:
Hi,
I am still pretty new to all of this, I have rooted my TF, right now I have a US ver 8.6.5.9 rooted with CWM and I am getting the notification to update firmware.
Is this the file I need to update my TF and keep root, it looks to me like it is but I am not 100% sure, also I am not sure how to apply the patch.
To apply this do I use CWM? The step[s I think I need to do is
1. copy the file top my SD card,
2. Boot to CWM
3. choose install zip
4. pick the zip downloaded from this thread
5. then watch and make sure works, then reboot
OH, I have the netflix patch (libnvomx) file copied over the original in my TF, should I put the original back before trying ng this?
Is this correct?
thanks for any help and the file!!
John
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Yep, that's correct.
One note is because of how the TF handles storage, you want this in your /Removable/microSD. If you put it in /sdcard it's not actually in your sdcard.
When you reboot into CWM make sure to choose to pick a file from your sdcard, rather than just applying update.zip (in case you didn't actually name it update.zip)
ryan stewart said:
You referring to the check that goes through and looks for mods and missing apps? Is it possible someone could upload a version that doesnt run that check? I replaced SustemUI and basically deleted everything I didnt need (and didnt back up individual files, just made a full backup) so it would take me a while to track down all of the APKs.
If I recall someone posted the .9 update without the check for the existing apps.
EDIT: I actually found a backup for my stock apps and copied all of them back over and its still failing. AWS.odex, first one (and its installed).
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The problem with removing the check is that this update is doing patching, rather than replacing files.
If you're just replacing files, you can skip the checks and it will work fine.
If you're patching files, if you skip the check, the patching process will not work (best case scenario). will leave your system in a quasi-updated state (middle case), or destroy the target file (worst case).
Maybe someone who's still on 8.5.6.9 can post their AWS.odex file for you to copy onto your device?
The issue is I have it back on my device, I found it, and the update is still hanging on that.
daoist said:
Yep, that's correct.
One note is because of how the TF handles storage, you want this in your /Removable/microSD. If you put it in /sdcard it's not actually in your sdcard.
When you reboot into CWM make sure to choose to pick a file from your sdcard, rather than just applying update.zip (in case you didn't actually name it update.zip)
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Hi,
Thanks for the help! It worked like a charm, no problems at all.
I am wondering now, do I need to update my CWM recovery, or do I just leave it how it is?
thanks for the file and help!!!
Now I just have to figure out how to get rid of the notification...
Has anyone noticed the web browser performance? Is it still checkerboard on display? Where it displays the page in chunks... and is this android 3.2.1? or just firmware update?
Worked fine on mine, Thx.
daoist said:
The problem with removing the check is that this update is doing patching, rather than replacing files.
If you're just replacing files, you can skip the checks and it will work fine.
If you're patching files, if you skip the check, the patching process will not work (best case scenario). will leave your system in a quasi-updated state (middle case), or destroy the target file (worst case).
Maybe someone who's still on 8.5.6.9 can post their AWS.odex file for you to copy onto your device?
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Would it be possible to remove the check and the patch? I am looking at the updater script, what I would love is to just remove its check and attempt at patching the bloatware.
For Example, the Check:
assert(apply_patch_check("/system/app/Finsky.apk", "19a70336522820f20a9e1d9f065ae56a714aa7cf", "690dc80af4303cb2df1991de9d52c269211e1dcf"));
set_progress(0.116486);
assert(apply_patch_check("/system/app/Finsky.odex", "fda5fbff54fc6c35b9210afd4a3b76b6a8862d83", "59412510a7d0a789b1e732dbffdc9feb3245e964"));
set_progress(0.119390);
And the Update:
apply_patch("/system/app/Finsky.apk", "-",
19a70336522820f20a9e1d9f065ae56a714aa7cf, 1070527,
690dc80af4303cb2df1991de9d52c269211e1dcf, package_extract_file("patch/system/app/Finsky.apk.p"));
set_progress(0.135043);
apply_patch("/system/app/Finsky.odex", "-",
fda5fbff54fc6c35b9210afd4a3b76b6a8862d83, 655760,
59412510a7d0a789b1e732dbffdc9feb3245e964, package_extract_file("patch/system/app/Finsky.odex.p"));
set_progress(0.138224);
If I didnt want it to update finksy (bad example but just one I grabbed) could I just delete everything above from the script? In the case of something like Zinio I dont even want the update since I nixed the underlying app.
I actually tried something like that but it failed immediately, no error. Im wondering if I havent zipped it up right.
Yeah, if you search through the update script for the name of the file that's erroring out, there's 2 places. First the assert, then the patch. Get rid of both and you're fine.
I'd google what those files are before you remove them from the script, just to be safe.
Just for example, Finsky is part of Market
Im wondering if there is something I am doing wrong or if there is a trick to zipping it back up. I tried removing those lines (for AWS, not Finsky ) and the update failed without an error (just aborted).
Im wondering, should I be leaving that set progress, zipping using a particular method?
The biggest problem I had was making sure the files were saved with unix line-endings. If you edited it in notepad or something like that it may have defaulted to windows line-endings.
Hi can you add this to 1st post:
CWM package for ASUS FOTA Update 8.6.5.13 WW
(with root and CWM recovery)
http://www.multiupload.com/KTGLKFJME5
If it gives you an error about some file check, edit update script and put a "#" before the line of that file.

[GUIDE] Updating A700 while rooted! revised: 8/4/12, bonus for USA tab owners

Make sure you are using CWM version 6.0.1.0
I am not responsible for whatever happens to your device because everyone else puts this in their threads too! get over it
Be sure to click that Thanks button if this helped you. this also appears in everyone else's thread's! deal with it
1. download the update file for your region from paugustin's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720157
2. unzip it inside any folder.
3. open the file called updater-script which is located at:
/META-INF/com/google/android
4. delete the line and the blank space left afterwards then save changes to the file. the line for the US version looks like this:
assert(getprop("ro.product.name") == "a700_pa_cus1");
5. highlight everything that came out of the download from step 1, zip it, and rename it to update.zip
6. place in the root of an SD card, not internal storage!
Note: a few users have recommended placing the update.zip on internal storage. i tried it again from a SD card and it worked just fine. if you're having issues with this try internal.
7. reboot to recovery mode. if you need this guide you've had to do it in the past, nuff said! :silly:
8. select Apply update.zip
9. after you select Reboot System, you will be given two options:
Yes will keep CWM recovery but you wont be able to use recovery mode at all until you unlock the bootloader again!
No will allow the update to restore stock recovery, and you will need to re-flash CWM.
10. if you chose Yes from step 9, unlock your bootloader and do the root process again. DONE!
if you chose No, unlock your bootloader, flash CWM again, and do the root process again. DONE!
there are already guides on how to do that.
BONUS FOR USA TAB OWNERS!
This is ONLY FOR UPDATING FROM the Acer_A700_AV043.RV00RC00_AV043.RV07RC06_PA_CUS1.zip file from the link in Step 1 at the top of the page.
If you are on any other version, and / or from any other country, DO NOT TRY THIS!
This is the latest update with the power option added in settings & touch sensitivity improvements, with the getprop line already deleted from the script!
A. Download this directly to your tab.
B. Reboot to recovery mode.
C. Install.
D. After selecting Reboot System you will be given two options. Refer to Step 9 above.
E. After making your choice, you will be given the option to prevent the update from deleting root :victory:
F. Unlock your bootloader again.
G. If you chose No. from Step 9, re-flash CWM 6.0.1.0
H. If you chose No. from Step E, root again if you wish.
DONE!!
I've try this, but when I do point 8 (select Apply update.zip), the update is aborded.
I'm on SDs_Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_EMEA_FR.zip with the root by patched boot.
I want install Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC06_AV043.RV23RC04_EMEA_FR.zip.
I don't know why update fail.
imtheyoyo said:
I've try this, but when I do point 8 (select Apply update.zip), the update is aborded.
I'm on SDs_Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_EMEA_FR.zip with the root by patched boot.
I want install Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC06_AV043.RV23RC04_EMEA_FR.zip.
I don't know why update fail.
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i think i know why.
i revised step 5, check it out
That's what I had done, zip and rename in update.zip.
imtheyoyo said:
That's what I had done, zip and rename in update.zip.
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hmm... did you put it on an sd card?
and what error is it giving you?
Sterist said:
hmm... did you put it on an sd card?
and what error is it giving you?
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Yes, and the message was "Update aborted"
Just a question. I have unlocked my A700 via method 2, so without CWM install.
If I follow this guide, placing the update.zip on the card, and restart with Volume-down+Power, will it execute the update.zip as well?
The update.zip in fact is the altered Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC04_AV043.RV23RC05_WW_GEN1.zip according to the instructions.
If using Root Explorer, where would I have to place the update.zip file?
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CheopsChefren said:
Just a question. I have unlocked my A700 via method 2, so without CWM install.
If I follow this guide, placing the update.zip on the card, and restart with Volume-down+Power, will it execute the update.zip as well?
The update.zip in fact is the altered Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC04_AV043.RV23RC05_WW_GEN1.zip according to the instructions.
If using Root Explorer, where would I have to place the update.zip file?
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Thanks for any advice.
CheopsChefren said:
Just a question. I have unlocked my A700 via method 2, so without CWM install.
If I follow this guide, placing the update.zip on the card, and restart with Volume-down+Power, will it execute the update.zip as well?
The update.zip in fact is the altered Acer_A700_AV043.RV07RC04_AV043.RV23RC05_WW_GEN1.zip according to the instructions.
If using Root Explorer, where would I have to place the update.zip file?
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I'm not sure if a modified update script would run on the stock recovery. you can try it, the worst that would happen is it will decline to run the update. i would recommend you always have CWM recovery regardless of any flashing/updating plans you may or may not have.
and the location for the update.zip does not change regardless of what you use to get the file there lol it doesn't matter if you use a Toyota or Lamborghini to get to work. silly question lol..
Thanks for your answer. The problem is, an unmodified update script wont run either on my unlocked A700.
And, I am scared about using CWM, as I hear stories it will possibly brick your A700, and that is something I am not too keen about.
But, with Root Explorer compared to ES File Explorer you have more possibilities. But I agree, it was abit a silly question.
So now, how to update my unlocked A700 with the OTA delivered by Acer? That's the question.....
CheopsChefren said:
Thanks for your answer. The problem is, an unmodified update script wont run either on my unlocked A700.
And, I am scared about using CWM, as I hear stories it will possibly brick your A700, and that is something I am not too keen about.
But, with Root Explorer compared to ES File Explorer you have more possibilities. But I agree, it was abit a silly question.
So now, how to update my unlocked A700 with the OTA delivered by Acer? That's the question.....
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by my understanding, the CWM versions to avoid are 5.4.0.0 (something like that) and the touch version(s)
unlocking your bootloader and not installing CWM is like alcohol-free-beer... pointless.
When trying the above mentioned procedure, i first got an error 6, which i solved by editing the updater-script the second time with notepad++, so i could keep the unix-like line-ends.
Then when i tried to run the update.zip from within cwm, i got error status 7.
(On both the downloaded update file from the thread mentioned above, and from the original from Acer received OTA update file)
As far as i know, after googling error status 7 has to do with the update zip not for the system trying to update. But i am sure, as i also tried with the Acer received OTA (after deleting the first line in the updater-script), i used the correct update file.
What could cause this?
Hi. Link for U.S. tab owners (www.sendspace.com) is dead. Can you post again?
eman01 said:
Hi. Link for U.S. tab owners (www.sendspace.com) is dead. Can you post again?
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LOL stupid mistake on my part
the link wasn't really dead, i just screwed up in how i posting it lol thanks for mentioningit
Got it. Thanks.
OK. I finally tried above method to update rooted U.S. A700.
Started with:
Image Acer_AV043_A700_RV07RC06_PA_CUS1
Build Acer_AV043_A700_1.029.00_PA_CUS1
CWM Recovery 6.0.1.1
I tried both methods above- initially using the update.zip specifically provided for U.S. A700 owners in the 2nd part of 1st post of this thread
IN "BONUS FOR USA TAB OWNERS!".
Tried it on 1st external SD, then internal SD.
Both ways I get RED TRIANGLE with exclamation point and message:
"Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)"
OR
"Can't open /emmc/update.zip
(bad)"
I am, of course, sure I copied the update.zip directly from Downloads to the root of the external and internal cards;
I also made sure to use "Choose zip from SD card" in CWM to find the Update.zip file right where I put it.
Not ready to quit, I tried again using the original Update zip file and modifying updater.script myself, exactly as described in the 1st part of the 1st post. I also tried this update.zip with modified updater.script on both the external and internal SD, without success.
This time I did get further, receiving:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Mount Data success
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check_("EMMC:\dev\block\platform\sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX:4065536:95
Then a bunch of letters/numbers
E:Error in sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
P.S. I verified I have the assert line deleted in the updater.script before I tried this.
I should mention that I have stock ROM, have and have NOT deleted any system apps
(I have inactivated a few like VirusScan within Android).
Luckily I was able to reboot without any problems after all these attempts, but now I am stuck.
Any ideas?
hmmm that's an error i haven't seen before. try deleting the update and downloading it again, or disabling assert check
I'm not a developer, that's the best i can suggest. you'd have to ask someone with a bit more knowledge
it might have something to do with the root method you used originally
Well, I tried yIur modified update.zip multiple times (downloaded it 3 different times, and tried both internal and external SD). As mentioned, I also tried modifying the updater.script myself (used JOTA text editor; maybe that was an issue with respect to how it saves a file, etc.).
How does one disable assert check, as you describe? A link, perhaps?
Interestingly, today I was able to flash the original1.029 update (1st A700 OTA update) after modifying it's updater.script in exactly the same fashion you describe. It put me back to stock 1.029, which I then updated to stock 1.057 (2nd A700 OTA update). I then re-unlocked bootloader, re-rooted and re-installed CWM recovery 6.0.1.1 easily and successfully as described in the threads in A700 development in this forum. Still holding out on CM ROM, as it seems fairly buggy. Thanks for trying. My way definitely took longer; don't know why your direct method would not work on my tab. Thanks.
disable asset check should be one of about 4 or 5 options to choose from, right next to ''choose from internal'' / external
it actually might not be available on this device it's been a while since I've used CWM
i do these modifications right from my tab with ES file explorer.
glad you were able to get it working
[solved] US A700 rooted OTA update
hi all,
after few days of messing about I finally managed to update a rooted US A700. I will try to guide you through what I did.
After initially booting up the A700 I upgraded it OTA to AV043_A700_RV07RC06_PA_CUS1 and after that rooted it using method #2 in the rooting thread (method #1 didn't work for some reason)
Got OTA notification saying that AV043.RV23RC03_PA_CUS1 was available (performance update, 35.72MB in size) but that wouldn't install giving error Status 7.
Installed CWM 6.1.1, still tthe same results, it wouldn't even install any of the other ROM's that are posted in this forum.
I probably should mention that I saved the original OTA update for installation later.
here is the solution (at least in my case)
Downloaded ROM Acer_A700_AV043.RV00RC00_AV043.RV07RC06_PA_CUS1.zi p from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720157
Extracted boot.img and flashed via fastboot flash boot boot.img
Rebooted into CWM recovery and flashed the earlier saved OTA update no problem (was saved on internal memory but external memory card should work as well)
Then all that needed to be done was to root the A700 again (I used method #2 again)
Hope that helps someone.
eman01 said:
OK. I finally tried above method to update rooted U.S. A700.
assert failed: apply_patch_check_("EMMC:\dev\block\platform\sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX:4065536:95
Then a bunch of letters/numbers
E:Error in sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any ideas?
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You are not using the original bootloader so checking failed.
Simply delete this line to fix it (it happened to me last week when I created my homemade OTA update). Don't forget to unlock your bootloader after that !

Lenovo IdeaPhone S920

Hello,
I own a Lenovo S920.
I bought it in China and re flashed the firmware of it to a Russian modified.
I'd like to share with you the process that located in the Russian forum:
http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/1346-кастомная-русская-прошивка-для-lenovo-s920-lenovo-forums/
Requirements:
1. USB VCOM Driver http://lenovo-forums.ru/Files/OS/P770/usb_driver_SW_Rom_P770.zip
2. Lenovo USB Driver http://lenovo-forums.ru/Files/OS/P770/LenovoUsbDriver_1.0.1.exe
3. SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119_EDR http://lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=1682
Maybe I'll translate the process later.
Also I found on the Chinese forum a OVERSEAS firmware (S920_ROW_S110_20130515) - updated to "S920_ROW_S114_130626" after installation.
Can be downloaded here: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=541466&uk=2335146322
The archive password is "bbs.lenovomobile.com"
Installed it. (changed the EBR2 file and flashed again - now using it for everyday use)
Re-partition of the internal storage
I found that the internal memory is parted into Internal Storage and USB Storage - seems useless when inserting an uSD card (the USB storage is sdcard0) and also confusing.
I found a way to re-part the memory so that the Internal Storage became 3.6GB (left 18MB for thr USB Storage because if it's 0MB the phone stop seeing the uSD card). After 1st boot I selected the "SD storage" as "default write disk".(and changed it in all applications ex. Camera)
This is done by editing the HEX of the EBR2 file (I used the OVERSEAS firmware).
Reference (on Russian): http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=383013&st=0#entry16443051
Using this method it's also possible to change all the partitions (system,cache etc.) sizes.
I don't see any added value in it so I only edited the Data partition.
this is my EBR2 and Checksum.ini, before trying anything have a copy of the original EBR2 (as an option to flash back the original partitions)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ypvo312b0ecy1j1/Checksum.ini
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ofel9f57oir56k/EBR2
Rooting
(translation from the link: http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/1700-root-права-lenovo-s920/ )
1. Download the file: http://lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=3257
2. Copy the apk file to the SDCARD
3. Install the apk file (on the internal memory)
4. Start the app after the installation
5. Choose SuperUser or SuperSU (the writer advise to choose SuperSU)
6. Press "Boromir"
7. (from me) start the SuperSU app and make binaries update.
Done.
Next thing I'd like to do is change the functionality of long press on home button (switch it with the left button)
I'm new in the field of helping others (although I've experience with several smartphones) - so please be patient.
NOTE: Everything that you do with your device using my directions may harm your device and I'm not responsible for that.
Lenovo s920
Thanx a lot mate.
I buy my phone s920 from taiwan and now instal the rom no more taiwan china and more faster. :laugh: :victory:
Thanx a lot again mate. :good:
saturn_frak said:
Hello,
I own a Lenovo S920.
I bought it in China and re flashed the firmware of it to a Russian modified.
I'd like to share with you the process that located in the Russian forum:
http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/1346-кастомная-русская-прошивка-для-lenovo-s920-lenovo-forums/
Requirements:
1. USB VCOM Driver http://lenovo-forums.ru/Files/OS/P770/usb_driver_SW_Rom_P770.zip
2. Lenovo USB Driver http://lenovo-forums.ru/Files/OS/P770/LenovoUsbDriver_1.0.1.exe
3. SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119_EDR http://lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=1682
Maybe I'll translate the process later.
Also I found on the Chinese forum a OVERSEAS firmware (S920_ROW_S110_20130515).
Can be downloaded here: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=541466&uk=2335146322
The archive password is "bbs.lenovomobile.com"
I didn't flash it yet.
I found that the internal memory is parted into Internal Storage and USB Storage - seems useless when inserting an uSD card (the USB storage is sdcard0) and also confusing.
I found a way to re-part the memory so that the Internal Storage became 3.6GB (left 18MB for thr USB Storage because if it's 0MB the phone stop seeing the uSD card). After 1st boot I selected the "SD storage" as "default write disk".(and changed it in all applications ex. Camera)
This is done by (I used the OVERSEAS firmware).
Reference (on Russian): http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=383013&st=0#entry16443051
Using this method it's also possible to change all the partitions (system,cache etc.) sizes.
I don't see any added value in it so I only edited the Data partition.
(I'll add my EBR2 files later)
I'm new in the field of helping others - so please be patient.
NOTE: Everything that you do with your device using my directions may harm your device and I'm not responsible for that.
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Thank you very much, saturn_frak, for this post. I flashed the OVERSEAS firmware. The IMEIs of my S920 changed, but everything is functioning excellently. So much better than the ROM my phone came with. Can you please expound on "editing the HEX of the EBR2 file" to increase Internal Storage? Should this be done before flashing the ROM? I've been using SD storage since after flashing, so there's been no new installation on the USB Storage. Does that mean that I can flash the OVERSEAS firmware with modified EBR2 file, then restore all my non-system apps with date using Titanium Backup? Can you upload your EBR2 files? Thanks again.
racesurg said:
Thank you very much, saturn_frak, for this post. I flashed the OVERSEAS firmware. The IMEIs of my S920 changed, but everything is functioning excellently. So much better than the ROM my phone came with. Can you please expound on "editing the HEX of the EBR2 file" to increase Internal Storage? Should this be done before flashing the ROM? I've been using SD storage since after flashing, so there's been no new installation on the USB Storage. Does that mean that I can flash the OVERSEAS firmware with modified EBR2 file, then restore all my non-system apps with date using Titanium Backup? Can you upload your EBR2 files? Thanks again.
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First of all - you should edit the EBR2 before flashing the rom.
What I did is:
1. Backup all the apps with Titanium backup to SDCARD (recheck few times that the selected storage of Titanium backup is the External SDCARD) - if you select in settings->storage->SD storage as a default write disk then your External SDCARD will probably be sdcard0 (otherwise it will be sdcard1...and you should change the location of backups in settings of Titanium backup).
2. Made a copy of the Overseas ROM
3. Changed the parameter CHECKSUM_SWITCH from 1 to 0 (in the file Checksum.ini)
4. Edited the EBR2 (I'll upload later today my EBR2 that making the Internal Storage to be 3.6GB and the USB storage to be 18.59MB)
5. Flashed the changed ROM
6. Changed the Default Write Disk (settings->storage) to SD storage
7. Recovered apps (using Titanium Backup)
*** pay attention that there're applications (like camera) that it's default storage is still the 18MB (changed it in settings)
credits to booroondook from 4pda (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=383013&st=0#entry16443051) - MBR,EBR1,EBR2 topic coverage
saturn_frak said:
First of all - you should edit the EBR2 before flashing the rom.
What I did is:
1. Backup all the apps with Titanium backup to SDCARD (recheck few times that the selected storage of Titanium backup is the External SDCARD) - if you select in settings->storage->SD storage as a default write disk then your External SDCARD will probably be sdcard0 (otherwise it will be sdcard1...and you should change the location of backups in settings of Titanium backup).
2. Made a copy of the Overseas ROM
3. Changed the parameter CHECKSUM_SWITCH from 1 to 0 (in the file Checksum.ini)
4. Edited the EBR2 (I'll upload later today my EBR2 that making the Internal Storage to be 3.6GB and the USB storage to be 18.59MB)
5. Flashed the changed ROM
6. Changed the Default Write Disk (settings->storage) to SD storage
7. Recovered apps (using Titanium Backup)
*** pay attention that there're applications (like camera) that it's default storage is still the 18MB (changed it in settings)
credits to booroondook from 4pda (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=383013&st=0#entry16443051) - MBR,EBR1,EBR2 topic coverage
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Thanks. Looking forward to your upload. :good:
saturn_frak said:
First of all - you should edit the EBR2 before flashing the rom.
What I did is:
1. Backup all the apps with Titanium backup to SDCARD (recheck few times that the selected storage of Titanium backup is the External SDCARD) - if you select in settings->storage->SD storage as a default write disk then your External SDCARD will probably be sdcard0 (otherwise it will be sdcard1...and you should change the location of backups in settings of Titanium backup).
2. Made a copy of the Overseas ROM
3. Changed the parameter CHECKSUM_SWITCH from 1 to 0 (in the file Checksum.ini)
4. Edited the EBR2 (I'll upload later today my EBR2 that making the Internal Storage to be 3.6GB and the USB storage to be 18.59MB)
5. Flashed the changed ROM
6. Changed the Default Write Disk (settings->storage) to SD storage
7. Recovered apps (using Titanium Backup)
*** pay attention that there're applications (like camera) that it's default storage is still the 18MB (changed it in settings)
credits to booroondook from 4pda (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=383013&st=0#entry16443051) - MBR,EBR1,EBR2 topic coverage
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Hi saturn_frak. If your customized EBR2 was used to flash, will the phone still be able to update via OTA to S920_ROW_S114_130626?
racesurg said:
Hi saturn_frak. If your customized EBR2 was used to flash, will the phone still be able to update via OTA to S920_ROW_S114_130626?
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Yes, I did the update and the partitions remain the same - one small thing - the root access gone after the new OTA...need to re-root it afterwards (still didn't made it but I don't think that there'll be a problem)
saturn_frak said:
Yes, I did the update and the partitions remain the same - one small thing - the root access gone after the new OTA...need to re-root it afterwards (still didn't made it but I don't think that there'll be a problem)
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Problem with my wife's S920 right now. I was hoping to flash using the modified EBR2, but when my wife arrived home, her phone was dead. Battery won't charge anymore. She said there was initially a "battery won't charge warning because of low temperature". After the battery discharged totally, it can't be charged anymore. I hope the problem is just the battery, not the phone. I can actually still flash since it's done with the battery removed, but just can't power up the phone afterwards. I ordered a new battery, but might take 3-4 weeks to arrive. :crying:
with which firmware the problem occur?
the battery not charging even when the phone is turned off?
did you try to flash the original Chinese firmware?
(maybe s/w bug)
saturn_frak said:
with which firmware the problem occur?
the battery not charging even when the phone is turned off?
did you try to flash the original Chinese firmware?
(maybe s/w bug)
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I had flashed the unmodified Overseas firmware. It was working great for about a week before the problem occurred. So, I think the problem is either hardware or battery. I do hope it's just the battery.
saturn_frak said:
with which firmware the problem occur?
the battery not charging even when the phone is turned off?
did you try to flash the original Chinese firmware?
(maybe s/w bug)
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Hi saturn. I was able to flash the Overseas ROM using you modified EBR2. Great partitioning! However the problem with my phone still persisted even with the new battery The charging port may be the culprit. The phone is still able to flash with the battery pulled out. But, once the phone is plugged to recharge, it spontaneously reboots. So, right now I just use an external charger for the batteries. I hope the phone can still be fixed. Thanks.
Thanks a lot mate... It is now 3.6GB!! Woohooo...
Help Please...
Hey guys, I own the same phone that you guys have (Lenovo S920), rooted, and bloatware removed.
I removed Chrome, LeCalendar, Norton, and Tutorial. Unfortunately, now I cannot update OTA, as the recovery screen is looking for ChromeWithBrowser.apk, which I already removed. I tried installing a signed ChromeWithBrowser apk but it still didn't work. Am now beginning to think that I need to reflash the original ROM just to be able to get the update.
Anybody have any ideas how to solve this OTA issue? Would really appreciate the input...thanks!
witchshady said:
Hey guys, I own the same phone that you guys have (Lenovo S920), rooted, and bloatware removed.
I removed Chrome, LeCalendar, Norton, and Tutorial. Unfortunately, now I cannot update OTA, as the recovery screen is looking for ChromeWithBrowser.apk, which I already removed. I tried installing a signed ChromeWithBrowser apk but it still didn't work. Am now beginning to think that I need to reflash the original ROM just to be able to get the update.
Anybody have any ideas how to solve this OTA issue? Would really appreciate the input...thanks!
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i faced the same problem, i had rooted my phone, and changed my build.prop, when i tried to install the OTA update, it failed
but i managed to get the update by doing the follwing:
1- download the OTA update but don't reboot your phone
2- search in your SD card for the update.zip file (located on a folder but i forget the name)
3- open the update.zip and edit the update script deleting the assert line(s) that make it fail
4- reboot into recovery and flash the update.zip file
i hope it will work for you
---------- Post added at 05:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 PM ----------
Today i have found out that if you put a magnet near the upper third of the left side of your Lenovo S920 it will lock/unlock
i know this has been on the iPad and other phones for a while now, but it is not announced in the Lenovo S920 specs!
and it is a cool thing to have a flip cover, attach a magnet just the correct place, and viola! you have a smart flip cover
eyad_220 said:
i faced the same problem, i had rooted my phone, and changed my build.prop, when i tried to install the OTA update, it failed
but i managed to get the update by doing the follwing:
1- download the OTA update but don't reboot your phone
2- search in your SD card for the update.zip file (located on a folder but i forget the name)
3- open the update.zip and edit the update script deleting the assert line(s) that make it fail
4- reboot into recovery and flash the update.zip file
i hope it will work for you
---------- Post added at 05:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 PM ----------
Today i have found out that if you put a magnet near the upper third of the left side of your Lenovo S920 it will lock/unlock
i know this has been on the iPad and other phones for a while now, but it is not announced in the Lenovo S920 specs!
and it is a cool thing to have a flip cover, attach a magnet just the correct place, and viola! you have a smart flip cover
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I tried doing that, to no avail When I try to manually add those apk's I get the same error message, which is the assert thingy failed. Basically I took out Chrome, the Tutorial, and LeCalendar.
What am I missing here?
witchshady said:
I tried doing that, to no avail When I try to manually add those apk's I get the same error message, which is the assert thingy failed. Basically I took out Chrome, the Tutorial, and LeCalendar.
What am I missing here?
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the assert error you are getting is caused by the MD5 check some, since you have changed/deleted those files the MD5 for them is changed, and the update script in the OTA file will check that MD5 and match it to the original.
that what is causing the update to fail.
the solution is to extract the update script form the update.zip (open it using winrar or something) go to "\META-INF\com\google\android" search for the "updater-script" extract it, then open it in any text editor and remove the line(s) that is asserting the files you have deleted.
example:
assert(apply_patch_check("/system/app/LenovoClock.apk", "f7c75be4512cb791baa754f17df896205f27cb53", "1cdf8cd84122d93668d77d14fb5692474ff301a9"));
this line asserts that the "LenovoClock.apk" exists, and it has the correct MD5
remove similar lines for apk(s) you have deleted.
after that, put the "updater-script" again in the "update.zip" file and copy it back to your SD card, reboot into CWM recovery, turn off assertion, and flash "update.zip" by choosing flash zip file form sd card
i hope it will work for you
Sorry If Wrong Room
Dear All Master
I Have Lenovo K920 White with the condition of icon Wifi blinks, how to resolve this issue??
Thank You....
eyad_220 said:
the assert error you are getting is caused by the MD5 check some, since you have changed/deleted those files the MD5 for them is changed, and the update script in the OTA file will check that MD5 and match it to the original.
that what is causing the update to fail.
the solution is to extract the update script form the update.zip (open it using winrar or something) go to "\META-INF\com\google\android" search for the "updater-script" extract it, then open it in any text editor and remove the line(s) that is asserting the files you have deleted.
example:
assert(apply_patch_check("/system/app/LenovoClock.apk", "f7c75be4512cb791baa754f17df896205f27cb53", "1cdf8cd84122d93668d77d14fb5692474ff301a9"));
this line asserts that the "LenovoClock.apk" exists, and it has the correct MD5
remove similar lines for apk(s) you have deleted.
after that, put the "updater-script" again in the "update.zip" file and copy it back to your SD card, reboot into CWM recovery, turn off assertion, and flash "update.zip" by choosing flash zip file form sd card
i hope it will work for you
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hey sorry for the late reply; been extremely busy and I just found the time to carry out your instructions earlier.
Unfortunately it didn't work... When I tried to update, it tries to, then it closes with just one word "ERROR".
I updated the 2 updater-script files as you instructed (one of them was the updater then the other had a (~) sign after the word updater).
Should I have just updated one?
Lenovo S920
Hi, I'm new here.... does IMEI no. change after flashing ROM affects network sim? Does both sim usable in the new rom? Thanks! :laugh:
Is there anybody can flash custom ROM? I hv tried flashed many custom ROMs from needrom but always got bootloop, can't mount emmc.
Sent from my Lenovo S920_ROW using Tapatalk 2

[Tronsmart TS7 - MTK6582] ROOT / CMW Recovery / Stock Rom / Tips

Hi,
there are some different MTK Chipsets in the Tronsmart TS7.
If your device is a MTK6589 take a look at here
For the newer device based on MTK6582 i want to share my experience, mine is a 4GB version:
Root
- Activate USB debugging
- Download the Root Genius from here to your PC
- Start the 'root genius' and root the phone ...
- Install SuperSU
- Install a Filemanager with root permissions
- Move the KingUser.apk at /system/app/ to everywhere for backup or delete it
but don't deinstall the King User App
- Reboot phone
- Start SuperSU -> the SU Binary will get to update (method -> normal)
CWM Recovery
- Download the TS7_4G_CMW.rar from here
- Download the MTK Droid Tool 2.51 (or higher) & start it
- Click the root button -> permit the ADB Shell root access at SuperSU
- Go to 'root, Backup & recovery' -> activate 'To Use boot from phone'
- Click Button 'Recovery & Boot'
- Question "to make CWM recovery automatically ?" -> No
- Select the downloaded Gacier-TS7_130805__recovery_130815-142418.img
- Flash it & reboot to recovery
Remove the Google-Search-Bar from Homescreen
- Rename/Move/Delete these files, which are located in /system/app
QuickSearchBox.apk
QuickSearchBox.odex
Run Navigon Select (German D1 only)
Read this
Stock ROM released on 28/12/2013
This is not a new Rom, it's the rom on phone on factory default
[G820_C1_F1_Tronsmart_V0.2_20131127]
Flashing on Stock Recovery, look at here
How to flash the Rom in CWM:
Take care, flash on your own risk, just flash it, if you know, what you do !
This method remove your root-access and any mods in your build.prop[/I]
- Unrar the downloaded firmware
- Repack all files in subdir 'update_1226' as a new .zip archiv
- Rename the .zip to 'Update.zip'
- Download the programm 'Auto-Sign' from here
- Unzip the Auto-Sign
- Move your 'Update.zip' into the Auto-Sign Folder
- Start Auto-Sign & sign the Update.zip
- Flash the signed Update.zip in CWM
For Auto-Sign you need .net Framework 3.5 & Java
Very Thanks to the Users of htcmania
thanks for sharing!:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
Paasword?
Tommes24 said:
Hi,
CWM Recovery
- Download the TS7_4G_CMW.rar from here
...
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What is the reason of password protected download?
Can you tell the password, please?
communion lloctob
OraXdaDevelopers said:
What is the reason of password protected download?
Can you tell the password, please?
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the pass is: geekbuying.com
El Foro en español es:
http: //ww w.htcmania.com/showthread.php?p=11415545
Thx...
I think does not longer needed, because I have ported online with MTK Droidtool own version 6.0.4.4. for my MT6582 phone
Updates in 1. Posting
thanks a lot, will try this as soon as i get my ts7.
Edit :
Update in 1st Post --> factory default Stock Rom available
I cant flash a new, custom rom, because is rar, and the cwm want zip, and the site is say too: "Copy the update.ZIP to tf card"
where is the zip?
Hi!
Here is a new rom and cwm in the "needrom" portal.
konigjanos said:
I have a big problem: i install a cwm recovery, its work fine, but i flash a wrong rom, (for mtk6589 ) and the phone in bootloop. Please, somebody send me an tronsmart ts7 4 gb mtk6582 cwm flashable rom, or an nandroid backup. Very big thanks! konigjanos @ gmail .com
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Dont worry, try this
www(dot)htcmania(dot)com/showthread.php?t=732745
Regarding the new update, what are the changes? Also, I have installed CWM. Is that file compatible with CWM?
update in 1st Posting
Thanks for the guide
However looking at the contents there appears to be a recovery folder. Would it be correct to say that if I were to flash this zip as it is, it will replace my current CWM recovery?
Also, has anyone actually installed the update? Any changes noticed so far?
Sent from my TS7 using xda app-developers app
i have a question regarding the 3g frequencies of the phone:
it says that it supports the 850 wcdma frequency, however someone i spoke to told me that he checked and the phone doesn't support 850, but 900 wcdma instead. can anybody here check it and see if they get the same result?
thanks.
So I managed to put together a update.zip somehow and managed to update the phone. Disappointing thing is I don't see much changes, the phone is still as sluggish as ever. Also, I lost root, and Root Genius can't get back root, so I have restored my CWM backup.
This phone really needs 4.4 Kitkat stat!
Logi_Ca1 said:
So I managed to put together a update.zip somehow and managed to update the phone. Disappointing thing is I don't see much changes, the phone is still as sluggish as ever. Also, I lost root, and Root Genius can't get back root, so I have restored my CWM backup.
This phone really needs 4.4 Kitkat stat!
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The Rom has no upgrade ... because our Tronsmart TS7 this date with the latest version [G820_C1_F1_Tronsmart_V0.2_20131127]
The flash ROM is only necessary to leave the phone to factory settings and remove the ROOT
you should try the VROOT, with this method you do not have to delete the system APK's
Only download and ready SuperSU the application of the Play Store
the procedure in the Post in Spanish of [HTCMania]
The administrator of this post should update the 1st post and add a second method ROOT
EDIT:
In the post HTCMania, is the link of the Rom already signed!
Ready to flash with CWM
I can not post links because I'm new to XDA
Logi_Ca1 said:
So I managed to put together a update.zip somehow and managed to update the phone. Disappointing thing is I don't see much changes, the phone is still as sluggish as ever. Also, I lost root, and Root Genius can't get back root, so I have restored my CWM backup.
This phone really needs 4.4 Kitkat stat!
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According to Kristin from geekbuying.com:
"Its is the first Stock Firmware for MTK6582 TS7. No changelog"
original: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2013/12/31/ts7-mtk6582-upgrade-firmware-with-instruction/comment-page-1/#comment-105103
Very thx, I've updated the 1st post
BTW what is up with the RAM usage of this phone? Its nearly stock android but almost half the RAM is used after boot.
Sent from my TS7 using xda app-developers app

August Security Patch Rolling Out

[Global] Mi A2 Lite V11.0.10.0.QDLMIXM rolling out!

			
				
Wow. That's gotta be some kind of record for Xiaomi
Mine is only 13M though. Must be a tiny update.
Wow! First time ever that this Android One device is actually up to date security wise.
Yes, from July update only 13MB.
Maybe it was there before, but after updating I noticed a native screen recorder icon.
Updated: It is not native. I have a screen recorder app installed.
Direct share not yet available.
penahj said:
Maybe it was there before, but after updating I notice a native screen recorder icon
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strange i dont have this one and never had screen recording option
Antho02 said:
strange i dont have this one and never had screen recording option
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You are right. It's not a native app. I have a screen recordering app installed. Sorry for the wrong news.
Does someone know how to install an OTA Update without using the System Update App? It always says Installation Problem. Installation failed.
I'm rooted with magisk, that's the reason i guess.
I found the 13mb Update as a zip file, but it's not flashable via twrp... Any Suggestions?
Best regards
Alex
Alibabara said:
Does someone know how to install an OTA Update without using the System Update App? It always says Installation Problem. Installation failed.
I'm rooted with magisk, that's the reason i guess.
I found the 13mb Update as a zip file, but it's not flashable via twrp... Any Suggestions?
Best regards
Alex
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+1 I am also looking for this
Alibabara said:
Does someone know how to install an OTA Update without using the System Update App? It always says Installation Problem. Installation failed.
I'm rooted with magisk, that's the reason i guess.
I found the 13mb Update as a zip file, but it's not flashable via twrp... Any Suggestions?
Best regards
Alex
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with twrp/magisk i always do
1-xiaomiflash rom (keep user files)
2-boot and install twrp
3-boot and install magisk
no problem this way
Antho02 said:
with twrp/magisk i always do
1-xiaomiflash rom (keep user files)
2-boot and install twrp
3-boot and install magisk
no problem this way
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So you Flash the whole Rom (~1.2gb) and not just the Update?
I would like to find a way to Flash just the Update since your method is taking too long for me...
Best regards
Alex
If you only have Magisk, the standard process should work for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/guide-install-magisk-proper-support-ota-t3836952
If it's not working and you have somehow modified some other partition, it will be written to the logcat.
adb logcat | grep update_engine
My Problem is, even with magisk 'uninstalled' the Update App from xiaomi still says 'Installation failed: Installation Problem'
That even happens with totally Stock rom, no root and no twrp.
I dont know why. But is there any other way to Update manually without flashing the whole Big Rom file? Just the Update file...
There must be a reason why there is an update file in zip Format which is 13mb Big.
Best regards
Alex
Alibabara said:
My Problem is, even with magisk 'uninstalled' the Update App from xiaomi still says 'Installation failed: Installation Problem'
That even happens with totally Stock rom, no root and no twrp.
I dont know why. But is there any other way to Update manually without flashing the whole Big Rom file? Just the Update file...
There must be a reason why there is an update file in zip Format which is 13mb Big.
Best regards
Alex
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Alex, You don't have to flash the whole big rom file, but you do have to download it though. You can get it from here: https://mirom.ezbox.idv.tw/en/phone/daisy/roms-global-stable/
You then have to extract the files that you need with payload_dumper which you get from here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850510260
NB that is the Windows 64bit version so make sure that is the OS your pc is using.
You then have to find which partition it is that is causing the problem for which you have to use a1291762's advice:
Code:
adb logcat | grep update_engine
and read very carefully through the results because the offending entry will be difficult to spot amongst the dozens of others.
You then flash the partition mentioned in the logcat. For example if 'system' is mentioned in the logcat as having an incorrect hash (that is always the reason for the failures) you would have to extract 'system.img' with payload_dumper and run
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Then try the update again. If it works you will also probably have to reinstall Magisk from scratch again as flashing system will probably remove it.
Yes it is complicated - far too complicated, but the simple measure you call for - just flash an update file - has, to the best of my knowledge never been possible, so there must be some reason why that is so, but I don't know what it is.
Incidentally, the reason I am able to respond to this question is that I had a torrid time yesterday trying to update my A2 lite on which I had not one, but 3 errors. aboot hash incorrect, system hash incorrect, and before any of that the normal Magisk uninstall told me it had no images to restore and so had to be uninstalled completely. It took me hours and it wasn't that much fun.
Alibabara said:
There must be a reason why there is an update file in zip Format which is 13mb Big.
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The update is only 13M because it contains only changes. But for that to work, your partitions must be unmodified.
The larger update zip has complete partitions so it can work even if you have changes. You may be able to do the recovery update method with that file...
The even larger fastboot image has every partition.
thanks everyone for the help!
I did it as you said viking777 and it worked.
It's sad, that for an 13mb update this procedure is necessary, but thats how it is..
So thanks again everyone for the help
Antho02 said:
with twrp/magisk i always do
1-xiaomiflash rom (keep user files)
2-boot and install twrp
3-boot and install magisk
no problem this way
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Can I do this with out installing TWRP as I haven't installed it already.
Aadil Gillani said:
Can I do this with out installing TWRP as I haven't installed it already.
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sure, even more quick if u dont need twrp
flash last rom with xiaomi flash (save user data selected)
then boot patched.img and install magisk, less than 10 mins and no need to worries about uninstall magisk or any mod before
Antho02 said:
sure, even more quick if u dont need twrp
flash last rom with xiaomi flash (save user data selected)
then boot patched.img and install magisk, less than 10 mins and no need to worries about uninstall magisk or any mod before
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I have some questions it would be a be a pleasure if you could answer.
Q1 will the modules remain or not ?
Q2 how to make make patched boot img I mean should I make my self using Magisk Manager app
Q3 Also which TWRP do you use and if it has any problems
Q4 should I use zip file or tgz for mi flash

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