Database Info

U920 dual core MTK6577

Thread for the U920 dual core MTK6577 chip phone.
This phone is quite similar to the N9770 phone. I think you can safely distinguish both thru the relative position of the flaslight and main camera and that of the aux. camera and the proximity/light sensor. The U920 has the flashlight at the left of the main camera:
{
"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"
}
(note also that the direction the SD card must be inserted is from right to left). Also, the aux. camera is at the left of the earphone and the proximity/light sensor at its right:
I sucessfully rooted the device using this method (I have used v10, suppose later versions will also do the trick): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I sucessfully flashed it using this ROM (all N9770 ROMs I have tried did not work on the U920 because of the screen drivers for the U920 are different from those on the N9770. All my attempts to flash the U920 with a N9770 ROM resulted in a white screen):
http://www.4shared.com/get/wTPQ-jRe/U920.html
The drivers I have used are:
Main camera: ov5647_raw
Aux. camera: gc0329_yuv
LCD: W500756AAA
There is some debate about the main camera on this device being a 5Mpixel or 8Mpixel one. The main camera seems to be an OmniVision OV5647 and this is a 5Mpixel device. In any case the photos taken with the U920 can be up to 8Mpixel. I have no clue about the truth: the main camera being a 5Mpixel OV5647 producing 8Mpixel images thru interpolation or the camera being other one 8Mpixel capable camera.
You can use this recovery to install the CWM:
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8997938_69770831_103351?directDownload=true
Unfortunately I was able to use this CWM neither to install patches nor to make backups/restores of the ROM. The CWM complains about not being capable to mount some filesystem, so use at your own risk (it did not brick my device, simply it was useless for me). Also, this recovery will disable the fast reboot function, so I finally removed it and reinstalled the stock recovery.
I have found an issue involving the proximity/light sensor. There is a single TMD2771 chip for both light and proximity sensors. When the phone app (or any other app) uses such chip as a proximity sensor (in order to turn the screen off when the phone is on ear) the TMD2771 chip gets "blocked" as a proximity sensor until the next reboot, it will no longer work as a light sensor until you boot the phone. Thus, after making a call, the screen autobrightness does not work. This problem manifests itself no matter how you activate the proximity sensor (you can use the phone app or any other app that accesses the proximity sensor), after using it the light sensor ceases to work until the next reboot (checked not only with the screen autobrightness, but also with other apps that access the light sensor in any way).
To solve this I have hacked the Phone.apk app in order to disable it for accessing the proximity sensor. You can download this hacked Phone.apk from here:
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8997938_69770831_103379?directDownload=true
To launch a soft reset press simultaneously the power and home buttons for 5-10 seconds, then release them and power on the device.
Hope this helps. Regards.

U920+
This is my phone:
Gerät: e1911_v77_zgtx6_20120904
Modell: U920+
Board: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Produkt: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Marke: alps
Hersteller: alps
CPU+ABI: armeabi-v7a
Bootloader: unknown
Radio: unknown
Hardware: mt6577
Release: 4.0.9
SDK: 15
Typ: user
Build: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.5
Rooting was successful as described.
I have flashed the recovery.
If I want to make a backup (CWM), the error message: Can't mount / system
Will the Rom (20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6) work on my U920 +?
If the drivers are included in the Rom?
Sorry for my bad english!
Thanks in advance

Not sure about the differences between the U920+ and the U920. Evenmore, the ROM for the U920 I linked is older than your current ROM so I cannot recommend you to flash the older ROM if you do not have the original 20120904_e1911_v77_zgtx6 ROM file (in case things go wrong...).
Do you have the original 20120904_e1911_v77_zgtx6 ROM files? If so it would be nice to post them.
Your problems with CWM do also occur in my device.
In case of the ROM I've linked the drivers are included inside the ROM files, you will need the SP_MDT tool to select them.

U920+
I'm searching last weeks for a Rom for the U920+ (20120904_e1911_v77_zgtx6)
I made a RomDump.But when read the RomDump with the flash-tool I only get error messages.
If anyone has a working ROM for my phone, please report.

lauterohre said:
This is my phone:
Gerät: e1911_v77_zgtx6_20120904
Modell: U920+
Board: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Produkt: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Marke: alps
Hersteller: alps
CPU+ABI: armeabi-v7a
Bootloader: unknown
Radio: unknown
Hardware: mt6577
Release: 4.0.9
SDK: 15
Typ: user
Build: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.5
Rooting was successful as described.
I have flashed the recovery.
If I want to make a backup (CWM), the error message: Can't mount / system
Will the Rom (20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6) work on my U920 +?
If the drivers are included in the Rom?
Sorry for my bad english!
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello,
Can U write exactly how did U root the phone? i used method posted in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 but it says it cant find some path....
Pleas help....:fingers-crossed:
PS: i've got the same phone as U, i use win 7 64b, and have mt6577 android phone drivers installed succesfully

U920+
Hello,
I have done the same way. (with Win XP)
The second possibility is (if your Phone is really same with mine) a rootet boot.img flash to the phone.
The rootet boot.img you can download here:
chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?31722-Suche-Root-Tutorial-f%C3%BCr-Star-Note-U920&p=342742&highlight=U920#post342742
It works, I have tested. Best of all you save first your orginal boot.img.
My unrootet boot.img you can download here: rapidshare.com/#!download|872p12|1407391005|boot.img|6291|0|0
If you find a working custom recovery or firmware for our phone please tell me.

After the software update my phone screen is white. I do it. However the imei number is missing. My phone firmvvare file is 20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6. Hovv do I restore? I dont have the old number. My device is U920. I tried root my phone, but the screen is white when i finished root. Thanks for helping.

Have you selected the proper display driver?
I do not know a way to get the old IMEI numbers but to check the sticker under the battery. If your phone lacks such sticker simply generate a pair of new IMEI numbers. When you have the numbers (old or generated) use a tool to generate the MP0B_001 file and copy it in the correct folder. Your phone must be rooted to be able to do that.

emece67 said:
Have you selected the proper display driver?
I do not know a way to get the old IMEI numbers but to check the sticker under the battery. If your phone lacks such sticker simply generate a pair of new IMEI numbers. When you have the numbers (old or generated) use a tool to generate the MP0B_001 file and copy it in the correct folder. Your phone must be rooted to be able to do that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hovv can I root my phone? Hovv can I generate the MP0B_001 file, vvhat kind of program vvhat I need?

morio005 said:
Hovv can I root my phone? Hovv can I generate the MP0B_001 file, vvhat kind of program vvhat I need?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First Step -
Backup you boot.img using "Read Back" of the Flash-Tool. (Help is here http:/ /tinyurl. com/8p6os4q)
Start Address: 0x0000000000F88000
Length: 0x00600000
Second Step -
Follow the instructions from ColonelZap rooting the U920.
Third Step -
Go straight away and flash your original ROM.
BOOT.IMG for Firmware is E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120726: http ://ge.tt/ 1pL4EvM/v/0?c :highfive:
Look here : http :// colonelzap.blogspot. de/2012/07/ star-note-ii-n9770-mt6577-dual-core. html
Don't like the policy

lauterohre said:
Hello,
I have done the same way. (with Win XP)
The second possibility is (if your Phone is really same with mine) a rootet boot.img flash to the phone.
The rootet boot.img you can download here:
chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?31722-Suche-Root-Tutorial-f%C3%BCr-Star-Note-U920&p=342742&highlight=U920#post342742
It works, I have tested. Best of all you save first your orginal boot.img.
My unrootet boot.img you can download here: rapidshare.com/#!download|872p12|1407391005|boot.img|6291|0|0
If you find a working custom recovery or firmware for our phone please tell me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello!
Did you fully succeed to root your phone?
I have the same model:
Star U920 (i9220) smartphone with MT6577 chipset
Model No.: U920+
Android version: 4.0.9
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V8.P2, 2012/08/22 18:19
Kernel version: 3.0.13 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 20 18:07:20 CST 2012
Build number: E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120920
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would like to root it.
Please share your experience here.
If possible, I would go on with the a simple Android firmware on this phone, and not CaynogenMod (CM), since some users reported camera issues with CM10.

ScrewITfix said:
First Step -
Backup you boot.img using "Read Back" of the Flash-Tool. (Help is here http:/ /tinyurl. com/8p6os4q)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The problem is that this Flash Tool is only for MT65x3 phones.

Mazarin07 said:
The problem is that this Flash Tool is only for MT65x3 phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Works with mine !!:good:

ScrewITfix said:
Works with mine !!:good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, it also worked with my MTK6577 star u920 phone.
:good:

Please where can I buy battery for u920 +
gps does not work, can not find satellites

Good phone !

hello my phone is 20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6 and 4.1 rom I wanted to upload it after flash the phone is connected to the computer does not recognize
does not turn on phone
help

U920
Hallo, look here: //chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?33310-Backup-Online-Nandroid/page2&highlight=U920[/url]
If it helps I can upload a CWM backup for download.
It is from a new U920+ with Android 4.0.9.
E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120904

Thanks!
Thanks for the info about this phone!

lauterohre said:
Hallo, look here: //chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?33310-Backup-Online-Nandroid/page2&highlight=U920[/url]
If it helps I can upload a CWM backup for download.
It is from a new U920+ with Android 4.0.9.
E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120904
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, despite a:
usb preloder install does not recognize the phone does not respond when the machineit is connected to USB from the phone seconds into the back of zzzz hear this
I do not know English very sorry

[GUIDE]Yuntab P500 (M5000) Rooting Guide and ROM

NOTE: The rooting method may have the potential to BRICK the phone and will void your warranty, so do it at your own RISK. I am not responsible for any problems caused by this guide..
I recently bought a Yuntab P500 PDA Smartphone 5 inch Screen Android. Here are its main features:
CPU: Qualcomm MSM7227a 1.0GHz / Adreno 200 GPU.
Display: 5.0 inch Mulititouch screen, 800 x 480px.
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Memory: 512MB RAM 8GB ROM.
Camera: Dual Cameras Back: 5MP, Front: 0.3MP.
Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP).
I am very pleased with the phone but still wanted to root it. However, I found it is very hard to root the phone because there is lacking of information of it on the Internet.
Its driver files are included on the phone internal rom with a folder called 'android4.0_usb_driver_32bit'. Once you connect the phone with USB Debugging enabled, you will see a new CD drive, double click it and copy the whole folder to your computer.
However, Its driver is not working on my Windows 7 64 bit laptop, so I had to try my XP one and it took a while to install all drivers. Then I followed this instruction to try Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry, I got the message to say the phone was rooted but it was not working at all.
Luckily, I found Karbonn A15 is similar to Yuntab P500, so followed ntstatic's instruction to have another try.
I followed the following steps to use Android Root Unlock, DON'T try anything else including A15 driver, it may BRICK your phone!
1. Enable USB Debugging - Under SETTINGS - DEVELOPER OPTIONS
2. Install the drivers for the phone - copy drivers from your phone internal card.
3. download "Android Root Unlock" from sourceforge.net and extract it to a folder on your harddisk
4. navigate to the above folder and run the batch file ICS_Root_Unlocker.bat
the batch file will reboot your phone a couple of times and will wait with a message "Press Any Key to continue"
IMP NOTE : if you pc is saying "PRESS ANY KEY" note if your phone is on or rebooting....
if it is Rebooting, wait for it to start before pressing a key
5. After a couple of boots the phone will be rooted
6. verify that the Root is complete by observing a "Superuser" shortcut in the application list
Thanks for that guide, now my phone has been rooted successfully.
I hope this will help people like me. Good luck.
I got the ROM from a Chinese guy. I haven't tried them yet, so flash them at your OWN RISK as well.
OTA Zip format: P500W-ota-1.0.623_20120908.zip
BIN format and the updating tool: P500W_1.0.623_20120908_SHIP & Porter

In Response...
freegoat said:
NOTE: The rooting method may have the potential to BRICK the phone and will void your warranty, so do it at your own RISK. I am not responsible for any problems caused by this guide..
I recently bought a Yuntab P500 PDA Smartphone 5 inch Screen Android. Here are its main features:
CPU: Qualcomm MSM7227a 1.0GHz / Adreno 200 GPU.
Display: 5.0 inch Mulititouch screen, 800 x 480px.
OS: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Memory: 512MB RAM 8GB ROM.
Camera: Dual Cameras Back: 5MP, Front: 0.3MP.
Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP).
I am very pleased with the phone but still wanted to root it. However, I found it is very hard to root the phone because there is lacking of information of it on the Internet.
Its driver files are included on the phone internal rom with a folder called 'android4.0_usb_driver_32bit'. Once you connect the phone with USB Debugging enabled, you will see a new CD drive, double click it and copy the whole folder to your computer.
However, Its driver is not working on my Windows 7 64 bit laptop, so I had to try my XP one and it took a while to install all drivers. Then I followed this instruction to try Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry, I got the message to say the phone was rooted but it was not working at all.
Luckily, I found Karbonn A15 is similar to Yuntab P500, so followed ntstatic's instruction to have another try.
I followed the following steps to use Android Root Unlock, DON'T try anything else including A15 driver, it may BRICK your phone!
1. Enable USB Debugging - Under SETTINGS - DEVELOPER OPTIONS
2. Install the drivers for the phone - copy drivers from your phone internal card.
3. download "Android Root Unlock" from sourceforge.net and extract it to a folder on your harddisk
4. navigate to the above folder and run the batch file ICS_Root_Unlocker.bat
the batch file will reboot your phone a couple of times and will wait with a message "Press Any Key to continue"
IMP NOTE : if you pc is saying "PRESS ANY KEY" note if your phone is on or rebooting....
if it is Rebooting, wait for it to start before pressing a key
5. After a couple of boots the phone will be rooted
6. verify that the Root is complete by observing a "Superuser" shortcut in the application list
Thanks for that guide, now my phone has been rooted successfully.
I hope this will help people like me. Good luck.
Does anybody know where to obtain the ROM of the phone? Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for all the work you've put into this project. Unfortunately for me, I am unable to root my Yuntab aka Cobalt SP500. When running the batch file, I received the following: failed, failed, failed after every Press Any Key to Continue message. Now, I am using Windows 7 under the 64-bit architecture. Is this possibly the reason?

dcsoul said:
Thank you for all the work you've put into this project. Unfortunately for me, I am unable to root my Yuntab aka Cobalt SP500. When running the batch file, I received the following: failed, failed, failed after every Press Any Key to Continue message. Now, I am using Windows 7 under the 64-bit architecture. Is this possibly the reason?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, to root Yuntab P500, you will have to use XP 32-bit.

have a p500, has dated rom post published here, such as making backup?
thanks

have yuntab p500 usb otg?

thanks for this, sadly this method doesn't works from me.
searching I found a alternative, I tell about a site that posted a solution that I tested on my p500 and worked:
http://isytec.net/manual-video-root-yuntab-p500/
the bad thing is that the root program that it puts appears to be chinesse.... the right button is "OK" and from program can configure if allows or deny (all in chinesse) but works well
regards

hi,
has anybody successfully installed one of the firmwares from post # 1 ? thanks.

Yuntab p500
pogodancer said:
hi,
has anybody successfully installed one of the firmwares from post # 1 ? thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HERE IS THE LATEST ROM FOR YUNTAB. I HAVE NEVA TRY IT COS I DONT HAVE ONE WITH ME.
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE SITE BELOW. IT IS A JELLY BEAN 4.2
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/yuntab-p500/

muammil said:
HERE IS THE LATEST ROM FOR YUNTAB. I HAVE NEVA TRY IT COS I DONT HAVE ONE WITH ME.
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD IT FROM THE SITE BELOW. IT IS A JELLY BEAN 4.2
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/yuntab-p500/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks but this is the same rom as linked in post 1. It is Android 4.0.4 ICS.
Another question: How can I install the Google Playstore on the phone. Playstore app is not installed in stockrom. Thanks.

ROOT & Playstore
Hi,
I have to add that I bought the Yuntab P500 on AliExpress for 70 USD. This is definetly the best low budget smartphone I ever had. The build quality is not like a Samsung's but it's OK. It has a big 5 inch screen :good: with a small viewing angle . It runs not bad with the 1 GHz single-core-CPU and 512 MB RAM . It has 8 GB ROM and the fast WCDMA :good:. The battery seems to be very good :victory:. I think it is not easy to find a device which is similar good for this price.
But unfortunately the Android 4.0.4 ICS system is not rooted and does not have Google Playstore installed .
Solution:
======
1. ROOT:
On the phone storage or in the firmware downloads (see the links in this thread) you find the Windows drivers in the folder "android4.0_usb_driver_32bit". These drivers work excellent on my Windows 7 32bit computer. Connecting the P500 with drivers installed it gives me 3 entries in the device manager (Android phone + Qualcomm COM-port + Qualcomm modem):
{
"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"
}
For rooting the P500 I tried the above mentioned "ICS Root Unlocker 1.0" and "RomasterSetup_3_2_8". But there was no success. But after that I was successfully rooting with "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31" from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
2. GOOGLE PLAYSTORE:
As the "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" is already installed on the P500, I only downloaded a "MarketUpdater.apk" and a "Vending.apk" from the web. I put my "RootExplorer.apk" and the "MarketUpdater.apk" + "Vending.apk" to the internal storage. After installing RootExplorer I copied "MarketUpdater.apk" + "Vending.apk" into system/app and gave the same attributes to them just like the other apps have. After that I installed the "Vending.apk" and rebootet the P500. Playstore is working fine now - there was not any app that I could not find.
Have fun with this nice phone !
Summary to the P500: I you can root and install the playstore or if you have somebody to do this for you, this phone is a great deal for 70 USD. Earlier I had a 4-inch-phone with a Spreadtrum SC6820 SOC without WCDMA and a faked Android 4 for 50 USD, which was a bad Android phone. After that I had an 4-inch MTK6572 device without WCDMA and only 256RAM/512ROM and Android 4.2 for 60 USD which was better but to weak with RAM and ROM. And now I have the P500 for 70 USD. Here everything sticks together very fine to be a good smartphone which is worth each cent. So if you want a cheap phone and you see the P500 for this price, don't hesitate to buy.

freegoat said:
Luckily, I found Karbonn A15 is similar to Yuntab P500, so followed ntstatic's instruction to have another try.
I followed the following steps to use Android Root Unlock, DON'T try anything else including A15 driver, it may BRICK your phone!
[...]
BIN format and the updating tool: P500W_1.0.623_20120908_SHIP & Porter
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I recently got my YunTab P500, but the primary camera is not working. When starting any Camera-App I always get the commonly known "Can't connect to Camera"-Error. I think I tried nearly every solution one could imagine:
- do ota-update
- do bin update
- empty camera cache
- install alternate camera applications
- factory reset
- empty cache via factory recovery
- set permissions for the camera-app
- use JB-Camera and change cameras (though this worked: after restarting the camera app, I got the video-phone-camera)
So far nothing worked for me. I think the most simple solution would be, to send in the mobile and get my money back. Sadly the seller doesn't answer my support requests - I think he's gone.
I think asking here is my last chance to find someone to help me. Estimating this is no hardware-bug I think theres only one solution:
The installed kernel doesn't come with the proper instructions for the camera. This would be a proper explanation, if the Bin-Update doesn't come with the kernel image (which I dont know).
You, freegoat, mention not to use anything from a15/W719 roms. Did you try that or is it only a general suggestion? If you tried: What was the result? Because in the a15-Thread they've got boot.img (which as far as I know usually includes the kernel)...
Thank you for your help,
Boredland

pogodancer said:
Hi,
I have to add that I bought the Yuntab P500 on AliExpress for 70 USD. This is definetly the best low budget smartphone I ever had. The build quality is not like a Samsung's but it's OK. It has a big 5 inch screen :good: with a small viewing angle . It runs not bad with the 1 GHz single-core-CPU and 512 MB RAM . It has 8 GB ROM and the fast WCDMA :good:. The battery seems to be very good :victory:. I think it is not easy to find a device which is similar good for this price.
But unfortunately the Android 4.0.4 ICS system is not rooted and does not have Google Playstore installed .
Solution:
======
1. ROOT:
On the phone storage or in the firmware downloads (see the links in this thread) you find the Windows drivers in the folder "android4.0_usb_driver_32bit". These drivers work excellent on my Windows 7 32bit computer. Connecting the P500 with drivers installed it gives me 3 entries in the device manager (Android phone + Qualcomm COM-port + Qualcomm modem):
For rooting the P500 I tried the above mentioned "ICS Root Unlocker 1.0" and "RomasterSetup_3_2_8". But there was no success. But after that I was successfully rooting with "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31" from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
2. GOOGLE PLAYSTORE:
As the "GoogleServicesFramework.apk" is already installed on the P500, I only downloaded a "MarketUpdater.apk" and a "Vending.apk" from the web. I put my "RootExplorer.apk" and the "MarketUpdater.apk" + "Vending.apk" to the internal storage. After installing RootExplorer I copied "MarketUpdater.apk" + "Vending.apk" into system/app and gave the same attributes to them just like the other apps have. After that I installed the "Vending.apk" and rebootet the P500. Playstore is working fine now - there was not any app that I could not find.
Have fun with this nice phone !
Summary to the P500: I you can root and install the playstore or if you have somebody to do this for you, this phone is a great deal for 70 USD. Earlier I had a 4-inch-phone with a Spreadtrum SC6820 SOC without WCDMA and a faked Android 4 for 50 USD, which was a bad Android phone. After that I had an 4-inch MTK6572 device without WCDMA and only 256RAM/512ROM and Android 4.2 for 60 USD which was better but to weak with RAM and ROM. And now I have the P500 for 70 USD. Here everything sticks together very fine to be a good smartphone which is worth each cent. So if you want a cheap phone and you see the P500 for this price, don't hesitate to buy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i was able to port the google play but how can i port CWM on the phone. is there any windows app or tool i can use to make my own CWM?
THANKS

@ muammil
Sorry but I don't have a working CWRM. If you are successfully it would be nice to post your solution. Thanks.
Sent from my Q6000 / Jelly Bean 4.2.1 using Tapatalk 4

Porting playstore on yuntab p500
pogodancer said:
@ muammil
Sorry but I don't have a working CWRM. If you are successfully it would be nice to post your solution. Thanks.
Sent from my Q6000 / Jelly Bean 4.2.1 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AFTER I SUCESSFULLY ROOTED MY PHONE. I DOWNLOADED THE BELOW APPS
---------GOOGLE SERVICE.APK,
------------------------------------------------GOOGLEPLAY 4.1.10.APK
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LINK2SD.APK
-I FIRST INSTALL LINK2SD AND REBOOT THE PHONE
--I NOW INSTALL GOOGLE SERVICE AND LASTLY INSTALL GOOGLEPLAY.
---I OPEN LINK2SD
----SCROLL DOWN TO GOOGLE PLAYSTORE AND CLICK ON IT
-----TOUCH THE ACTION BUTTON AND SELECT CONVERT TO SYSTEM APP
------WAIT FOR IT TO FINISH THEN REBOOT AND ENJOY
IF IT HELP THEN THUMPS UP:good:

I thought you could post your success when you find a clockwork recovery. I wrote already how to install the playstore.
Sent from my Q6000 / Jelly Bean 4.2.1 using Tapatalk 4

^pogodancer
FOR THE CWM I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO START THATS Y I ASKED U IF THERE IS A TOOL. BUT WILL KEEP SEARCHING & IF SUCESSFULL I WILL POST IT HERE.
THANKS
---------- Post added at 09:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:38 AM ----------
IM NOT A PROGRAMMER NOR DO I KNOW HOW TO USE LINUX CODE. BUT IF ANY1 CAN GUIDE ME I WILL APPRECIATE.
DOING MY RESEARCH I COME ACROSS THISWHICH IS A GUIDE ON HOW TO MAKE A CUSTOM RECOVERY FOR ANY DEVICE. BUT THE PROBLEM I HAVE HERE IS IM NOT A PROGRAMMER. CAN ANY1 HELP OUT. I CAN PROVIDE HIM WITH ALL THE PHONE IMAGE FILES HE NEEDS.
CHEERS

Star B94M / B943 MTK 6589 Quadcore

Star B943 (B94M) MTK6589 Quad Core 4.5Inch 1GB RAM 4GB ROM Dual Camera 5.0MP+12MP WCDMA 3G Dual SIM Card SmartpPhone
{
"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"
}
Please pay attention, there are two versions of this devices on the Market!!!
One is with Dualcore and the other one is with Quadcore MTK6589.
So be carefully with Flashing and Rooting the devices.
There is already some progress with CWM and Root on German chinamobiles.org Forum.
-------------------------------------------------------- Testing LeWa Port Rom -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Update 07.05.2013: LeWaport_Star_B94M_22.05.13_cm08
My friends here comes a new LeWaport (cmod08) based on the stable release for Amoi N828.
If your already on lewa simple make backup, install cmod08.zip, wipe dalvik and cache after install, all others look instructions below.
Known bugs: Wifi nvrambug, with my fix bluetooh is only working after factory reset or resore data.
Update 07.05.2013: LeWaport_Star_B94M_08.05.13_cm04
Dear friends of LeWa here is a Test version based on LeWa Amoi N828
This version is rooted with gapps, no need to load these.
Hints for install:
1. Boot to CWM or TWRP Recovery
2. Make backup including boot and recovery ( TWRP 2.5.0.0 will be installed )
3. Wipe System partition
4. Install LeWaport_Star_B94M_07.05.13_cm03.zip
6. Reboot and be happy
Known errors: some chinese apps and strings, noLED patch still needed
Further steps: bugfixing, try to port multilanguage support (don´t hesitate to help )
New logo needed
-------------------------------------------------------- Hints for 4.2.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Update 03.05.2013: Batterylive improvement
User slein has submitted selfcoded apk for LED Fix ! Thanks to him!!!!
There are a lot of activities to fix sporadical battery drain. Following APK seems to be workaround install the app and disable LED notification with widget. Thx to all testers!
Good Batterytool
Update 26.04.2013: Japanese 4.2.1 JB-image from needrom
Well running 4.2.1 from needrom
for most users, please read carefully instructions, do backup (Titanium and/or CWM/TWRP) before update
and make Factory reset as described, to avoid most problems!
Howto Root 4.2.1 and GPS-Fix by JBrandtner
---------------------------- Hints for 4.1.2. --------------------------------------------------------
Update 18.04.2013: Wifi Mac change Fix ( Thx to okupka )
- use these file (make backup before!!!) with this guide and you are done
Update 12.04.2013: Different Sound improvements
People who have problems with sound try this link from Zopo-Forum
or from Patchworkoftips
Update 11.04.2013: Data Resize partition to 2.74GB Detailed description from here
1. We backup with recovery.
2. Unloaded and 2.74GB decompressed data (Thx to spanish friends! ).
3. SP Open Flashtool and as we have done before installing the recovery in scatter-loading MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt select the file in the folder where we unzipped 2.74GB Data
4. We ensure that only EBR1 and EBR2 are marked.
5. We Give to Download, accept the prompt, connect via USB the phone off the PC. As with the recovery if the process fails, disconnect the cable, remove and put the battery and repeat this step.
6. If all goes well, will back the green circle. Disconnect the phone from the PC.
7. Now we go back to recovery (Turn on the phone by holding the power key + volume +).
8. In the recovery do wipe data / factory reset.
9. Optionally if you want to restore the data and installed applications we advance restore, choose the backup you made ​​in step 1, and finally we give to Restore data.
10. Reboot from recovery. In this first boot after repartitioning we may see a notification saying the phone storage is damaged, then click in it. It will show a dialog box asking if you want to format the SD card, does not refer to the External SD but the phone's internal memory, so we do not fear clicking on Format. After doing the latter, voila, you have the Data partition (where apps are installed) extended to 2.74GB
Update 08.04.2013: 3G improvement
if phone is already root
Install from market the mobileuncle tools.
-> enter engineer mode (MTK).
-in modemtestactivity change "factory" for "telephone".
-in "band mode" GSM mode uncheck the "PCS1900."
New TWRP 2.4.4.0 Recovery available here
Update 03.04.2013: Networklocation Fix
by radekfor: i think i solved cell location problem.
Simply install latest Gapps for JB 4.1.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
-> boot to Recovery ( Mobileuncle Tools, or Quickboot,.... ) -> Install zip from SD-Card , ....
Update 28.03.2013: Working on JB 4.1.2
Here you go at your own risk
Drivers;
CWM 5504 and Root here;
German instruction here
New SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119
After extracting the zip file:
1. Debug Mode in the Developer Tools Switch
2. Install the drivers ( others may work better, e.g. pdanet )
3. The superuser-313-arm-signed.zip from third copy to the external SD card
4. Phone off and take out battery
5. using the SPFTools load in directory 2. Scatterdatei -> load and Recovery.img, boot.img and flash (press download and then return battery back)
6. Disconnect the data cable after green OK
7. When switching power and Vol + hold when the Green Man comes release Power and Vol + hold on.
8. In CWM now make complete backup, after this install zip from SDcard install the superuser zip ... JB 4.2.1 may need other tools look here found by #90
9. skip step 7 +8 and install superuser using the MTKdroidtools and make backup (but it takes a relatively long time)
10. You can now delete with MTK Droidtool some China-apps."
PS: Backup Rom made with SPFtools->readback

Thanks for the alert.
I've got a quad core 6589 version, so far cannot find a way to root it..
And it's NetworkLocation.apk is missing, i tried a couple of NetworkLocation.apk from JellyBean gapps zip files, no one seems to work, either not installable, crash on boot or not working.
3G connection seems to be dodgy, H/H+ is shown on the top bar but data is not coming down normally, during 1 minute, only less than 100k data come down and not able to load even 1 page...
Anyone has the same problem?
Cheers,
Fish

star b943 (mtk6589 b94m)
could someone translate recovery menu from Chinese Language

Yes the baseband or antennas seems to be crap.
Start download and remove your hands from the device or take it only with two fingers on the upper side, then my downlads finish and downloads show normal values. Speedtest with upload is seems to be fine,...
If someone needs root or cwm write me pm, or give me public upload location I´m not so experienced with this,...
Best regards

Thanks for the advice

radekfor said:
could someone translate recovery menu from Chinese Language
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Translate into:
-Factory Reset
-Auto (Overall?) Test
-Manual (Overall?) Test
-Single Function Test
-Test report
-Clear eMMC
-Version Info
-Reboot
Hope this helping.:laugh:

how do you think about the Star N9589?
with same quad core cpu mt6589

haisir said:
how do you think about the Star N9589?
with same quad core cpu mt6589
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The MT6589 is really good stuff, for me its my personal Favorite , but I would prefer smaller devices with 4-4,7" max screensize.
5,5" and higher does not really fit in any shirt pocket. If I ever have to carry a bag for my phone I would prefer a tablet with much better screens and battery life.
So i´m looking forward to Jiayu G4, G5, UMI X1S, or something similar screensize

cmoegele said:
Update 28.03.2013:
Here you go at your own risk CWM 5504 and Root
Best regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's great!!!!
Thanks, it worked!
Now I still have two problems:
- amazon app-shop doesn't start (it remains black with amazon logo)
- doesn't vibrate on call in vibration mode
does someone else have the same problems?
Thanks

B94M/B943 quad
Thank you everyone for your hard work and time. I have very little experience (twice with well established models)
I was wondering if someone could clean up the txt instruction translation so someone like me can avoid brick making. Even adding better detail would be sweet. I will copy below. Thanks in advance.
"ATTENTION: The Star B94M is available as dual and quad core version!
The tools here refer exclusively to Star B94M MTK6589 or B943 quadcore devices!
After extracting the zip file:
1. Debug Mode in the Developer Tools Switch
2. Install the drivers
3. The superuser-313-arm-signed.zip from third copy to the external SD card
4. Phone off and take out battery
5. using the SPFTools load in directory 2. Scatterdatei -> load and Recovery.img, boot.img and flash (press download and then return battery back)
6. Disconnect the data cable after green OK
7. When switching power and Vol + hold when the Green Man comes release Power and Vol + hold on.
8. In CWM now either only make complete backup, or install zip from SDcard install the superuser zip ...
9. skip step 7 +8 and install superuser using the MTKdroidtools and make backup (but it takes a relatively long time)
10. You can now delete with MTK Droidtool some China-apps."

bradstallion said:
That's great!!!!
Thanks, it worked!
Now I still have two problems:
- amazon app-shop doesn't start (it remains black with amazon logo)
- doesn't vibrate on call in vibration mode
does someone else have the same problems?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
vibration problem was a wrong setting by my side... still have problems with amazon app-shop (very strange, I've it installed on many devices and different versions of android, jelly bean included)

angryfish99 said:
Thanks for the alert.
I've got a quad core 6589 version, so far cannot find a way to root it..
And it's NetworkLocation.apk is missing, i tried a couple of NetworkLocation.apk from JellyBean gapps zip files, no one seems to work, either not installable, crash on boot or not working.
3G connection seems to be dodgy, H/H+ is shown on the top bar but data is not coming down normally, during 1 minute, only less than 100k data come down and not able to load even 1 page...
Anyone has the same problem?
Cheers,
Fish
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The MTK chipsets have always been weak on data connection starting from the MTK6573. It's so bad that connection can be lost while my Samsung right beside it has a good connection.
Anybody knows what is wrong with this China made phones?

Star
I managed to root. Thanks for the help guys (sarcasm).......The files that "cmoegele" posted worked except for the usb driver files. I had to use PdAnet for connection. I'll be watching to see what other members find on the camera focus and poor data comms.
Thank You

Data upload is stable, and downlad has good values for a while, but slows down from time to time. So I think the device is not doing completly wrong. There needs to be still some finetuning in Baseband and Rom like man other devices always need.
The performance and quality is really good, even +2 days Batter lifetime is a good value for this powerful device.
I´m waiting for new Roms

fmehrtens said:
I managed to root. Thanks for the help guys (sarcasm).......The files that "cmoegele" posted worked except for the usb driver files. I had to use PdAnet for connection. I'll be watching to see what other members find on the camera focus and poor data comms.
Thank You
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi fmehrtens, may I know the RAM and ROM capacity of your phone model? I am wondering if 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM model can be rooted using same method, thanks.

Spec says 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM, however AnTuTu shows only 1GB ROM and 1GB RAM. Am I missing anything here?

Hello,
I've ordered this new phone Star One B943 Quad core, and i want to thank u for the rooting method ^^
I'm searching for the ROM stock, does anyone have the idea where i can find it ?
And i found that the Miz Z1 is the same phone, but with Android 4.2.1 installed. Do u think it's possible to upgrade the Star OS version with the Miz Z1 firmware ?

B934
windwaver said:
Hi fmehrtens, may I know the RAM and ROM capacity of your phone model? I am wondering if 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM model can be rooted using same method, thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is a 4G ROM and 1G RAM. Just FYI, the first time I tried to root it did not root, I had to try it a couple of times, and then I also loaded the ZIP file on the ROM memory along with the SD card. It worked that time. Not sure if that's what helped or not. The phone is a really nice phone ecpecially after rooting. I am also having trouble with Amazon App store app, Netflix playing too slow and the camera focus.
Good Luck and Thanks!

Neodragon12 said:
Hello,
I've ordered this new phone Star One B943 Quad core, and i want to thank u for the rooting method ^^
I'm searching for the ROM stock, does anyone have the idea where i can find it ?
And i found that the Miz Z1 is the same phone, but with Android 4.2.1 installed. Do u think it's possible to upgrade the Star OS version with the Miz Z1 firmware ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have got a Copy of the origin Rom done with SPFTools. If it is needed. You also can use the Scatterfile from the zip-file.
Do you have a link for the 4.2.1 Miz Z1 firmware ? Perhaps its a fake,...
Otherwise I will flash it to our device except the Preloader, so if it fails I could go back to stock.

cmoegele said:
Data upload is stable, and downlad has good values for a while, but slows down from time to time. So I think the device is not doing completly wrong. There needs to be still some finetuning in Baseband and Rom like man other devices always need.
The performance and quality is really good, even +2 days Batter lifetime is a good value for this powerful device.
I´m waiting for new Roms
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
May I know the country you using the phone in? I have very bad experience with MTK chipsets with regards to data transfer. Other phones e.g. Samsung, LG do not give me this problem.
How to improve the data performance?

The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (Root/CWM/Other Discussions)

The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (for Rooting, CWM, and other discussions)
Official Product Page
{
"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"
}
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Device Specs:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIM Type: Dual Mini-SIM
Band Coverage: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WCDMA 900/2100 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
WCDMA 850/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n with hotspot capability
Display: 4.5" IPS (Can anyone confirm if it has Gorilla Glass?)
Resolution: 480 x 854
Navigation: 5-point capacitive touch
Processor: Quad-Core Qualcomm MSM 8225Q 1.2GHz
OS: Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean with LenovoMagic UI
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 4GB Internal Storage (eMMC) with memory card slot
Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Polymer user-replaceable
Dimensions: 136 x 69 x 10.4 mm
Weight: 130g
Sensors: A-GPS, Gravitation, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera: Front: 0.3MP fixed-focus, Rear: 5MP auto-focus
FM Radio: Yes
Color: White
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is a good budget device when compared to other devices from lead manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei.
While searching on the internet I did find some Root & CWM installation methods.
I will be updating the relevant posts as and when needed.
You can look in the list below for what you want to do with your device.
ATTENTION!!! READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friend, there are two versions of this device in the market:
1. A706 (Chinese model)
2. A706_ROW (International Model)
The ROMs in this thread are only for the A706ROW model of this phone unless otherwise stated.
If you have the chinese model or another model A760 (which is a different model) then the ROMs in this thread are not for you.
Model A706 and A760 are two different models with almost same specifications. This DOES NOT mean that the ROMs of A706ROW are compatible with A760.
Please DO NOT confuse Lenovo A706 with Lenovo A760 as these are two different devices!!! Flash or experiment at your own risk!!!!
If you share a ROM link for any of the above devices, then please mention clearly the device for which the ROM can be used.
What to do with your Device ?
-------------------------------------------
DISCLAIMER:
---------------------
Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Remember if you are doing this, it is at your own sole responsibility
and I cannot be held responsible for any damage to your device, data loss, or any personal injury as a result of your actions.
And, If you still feel it is worth the effort, proceed with caution!
FOR NOOBS
--------------------
Read the instructions (click on SHOW to read) before attempting anything from the list below!
First you need to have the Android SDK installed on your computer. Or atleast you need to have the adb & fastboot files available on your computer.
Here's a good post that tells you how to setup ADB and fastboot.
Here's a post that has a list of adb/shell commands for noobs.
Ok, once you are done with the setup of ADB & fastboot on your computer, then you can proceed with the below instructions.
--------------------
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
-------------------------------------------------------------
Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
SOLUTION FOR SIM ERROR & DOWNGRADING TO CHINESE ROM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now, some of the people have already done such a mistake and for those people (who are having SIM or network problems and want to go back to chinese ROM, I am sticking this post by danyno1 to the OP:
(Click SHOW to See the quoted post)
----------------------
danyno1 said:
hi
I've just installed the "A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 MegaFull"" rom , and now i have no network coverage, it doesnt recognize my simcards
I live in Iran.
what should i do??
is there any way to unlock it ??
please help me with this situation , i'm in a hurry
------------------------------------------
after reading the whole topic posts, and testing all the methods , the problem is solved [thanks to mixbox360's posts.] i'm going to just copy and paste his 2 separated posts.
BEST soloutions for these 2 common problems :
#1 device doesnt recognize simcards
#2 being unable to downgrade to the chinees stock rom
soloution of the #1 problem :
how I fixed: Just Installed the QNeonModern 1.7 ROM... then I installed the update of a chinese ROM from bootdroid (I mean putt the update.qsb file un the sdfuse directory o my sd card, then power and vol+ to enter the menu and selected SD UPDATE)... thats all... I have again my chinese rom with signal for calls untill we discover how to make work the athk board in the ROW roms.
Hope to be helpfull!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
soloution for #2 problem:
Ok trying again to put my chinese device in ROW rom with sim signal, and found a solution:
1:Flash via droidboot a chinese stock firmware I used the 130325
2:Rooted device with vroot and installed CWM Recovery via ADB
3:In the procedure to install custom rom Qneon one of the steps is to flash boot.img via fastboot... well I just didn´t do this step and flashed directly Qneon_1.7.1.zip via CWM
4: Did data/factory reset, cache reset and dalvik cache reset
5:Reboot system
An Ready! Finally got my chinese device in spanish and sim signal.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ENJOY THE DUAL SIM ANTENNA + ROM WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
CREDITS : mixbox360
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
------------------------------------------
For Installing CWM: Go to Post #2
For Rooting: Go to Post #3
For Stock ROMs: Go to post #4
For Custom ROMs: Go to post #5
Credits:
-------------
- Lenovo for making a surprisingly good budget phone
- And users for buying it!
Enjoy your phone and share your thoughts and helpful insights/useful methods with all other users here so that they can benefit from your research.

CWM Installation Instructions:
-------------------------------------------
Make sure you have all the drivers for your phone installed on your computer. Download for A706 from here. Some other Qualcomm drivers (not sure if required)
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled, Install from Unknown Sources is enabled and device is detected in ADB run this command:
Code:
adb devices
Download the CWM Recovery for A706 from here.
Unzip the downloaded file to get a "recovery.img" recovery image file.
Press SHIFT key + Right mouse click in the folder where the file is located and select Open Command from Here.
Now, in the command prompt do the following:
a. Reboot into Bootloader mode. Use command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
b. Device will reboot and display Lenovo logo. (check if device is in bootloader mode by running command:
Code:
fastboot devices
. If you see a device connected then you have successfully rebooted into fastboot mode.
c. Now, run this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(This will flash the CWM recovery image to the device).
d. Once successful, reboot the device using this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
. Or, you can keep the power+vol up+ vol down buttons pressed to restart.​
If everything has gone well, this should get CWM installed on your device. Your device is still *not rooted*. Once you have installed CWM, please proceed to the ROOT instructions post to *root* your device.
CREDITS:
---------------
This post (in Vietnamese)
This post for Recovery (in Russian)
This post for Drivers links (in Russian)
And, to all the other great Russian/Chinese forums and sites who have such vast info on Lenovo which we need in English

DISCLAIMER: Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Proceed with caution!!!
1. CWM ROOT METHOD
-------------------------------------
Ok, so you have successfully installed CWM and need root.
1. Just download this Root for A706 ( CWM flashable zip file)
2. Reboot phone to CWM Recovery (use command: adb reboot recovery)
3. Flash the zip and then restart into OS.
4. Now, you should get the Super user app in the list.
2. VROOT (ONE-CLICK ROOTING) METHOD
------------------------------------------------------------------
For noobs AND people who either don't want to install CWM or are unsure of it's usage and only want root, can use this guide for VROOT one-click rooting method. The guide has been translated and posted on XDA by zhuhang. The original vroot post/method (in chinese) exists on this site.
CREDITS:
---------------
Same as in the CWM post above.
Thanks to zhuhang for posting the VROOT guide in english (translated from chinese).

DISCLAIMER: Follow these instructions at your OWN risk & responsibility. They are provided AS-IS without any liability.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
-------------------------------------------------------------
Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
Solution to the problem is now in the OP. Please follow it if you have SIM error or network issue.
STOCK ROM
--------------------
I am posting a list of stock firmware(s) that I can find for the A706 here, along with instructions on how to install it.
FIRMWARE LIST
-------------------------
Build Number: A706_ROW_S018:
Details:
Firmware Type: Official Release
Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Indonesian & Vietnamese
Build Date: 15/07/2013
OS: Android 4.1.2 with Lenovo Magic UI
Download Link: Get it from here (Lenovo-Forums.ru)
(You need to click on the green button on the page. Once you click there then you need to register and logged in, to download it.)
CREDIT: This post in Russian.​
This post by 5[Strogino] has a list of stock firmwares and links to download them.
INSTRUCTIONS
-----------------------
A memory card is required.
Boot into Android normally.
Connect your phone to your PC/Laptop with a USB cable and when asked (or in USB connection settings), please select USB Mass storage mode to mount SD card.
On the root of the memory card, create a folder called "sdfuse".
Unzip the downloaded firmware, you will get a QSB file.
Copy the QSB file to the sdfuse folder that we created earlier on the root of SD card.
Note: Please make sure that your phone has atleast 60% power before attempting or beginning upgrade. Or keep charger connected during the process.
SD card upgrade process:
Long press VOL UP + POWER_KEY to enter the droidboot,
A menu will appear. Select the fourth option, SDUPDATE.
At the bottom of the screen, you can see the progress and status of the update
When you see the message "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!", this means you successfully completed the upgrade process
Now, reboot your device and hopefully it should be updated.
That's it! If you guys have found any more firmware download links (even for different regions, build etc.) just share them with me along with details and I will add them to the list in this post.
CREDIT: Instructions were taken from this post and formatted and edited for better understanding.

A List of Custom ROMs
------------------------------------
QNeon-Modern ROM (based on Russian Firmware but has English too): Visit the original thread (in Russian)
Please do share more ROMs with me so that I can include them in this list.

help!
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"

gr8techie said:
RESERVED (for a list of Stock ROMs/Stock ROM installation)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again

scuderialoki said:
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
guliboy123 said:
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
guliboy123, i will be putting the link and some instructions on the stock rom post soon. bear with me as i have to check the instructions from the russian/chinese sites and then put it up here. in the meantime, i suggest you take a backup of your current ROM (which is stock) using CWM and then try out the QNeon-Modern ROM. remember u need to flash that ROM using CWM.

thanks
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.

scuderialoki said:
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok, please tell me if you have CWM installed on your device? I believe it is not installed. if this is the case, then you need to flash CWM and then try installing the zip again.
if it is installed then, i believe the super su from previous rooting maybe causing the problem. check on Playstore for a method to unroot your device. or google it. then you need to root again. hope this solves your problem.

thanks
Hi bro thanks for the reply i attached a screenshot of my root validation. I used an app to identify that. And by the way my recovery is installed. I the super su app is killing it

New page for our devices :good:
I had rooted my Lenovo A706 before You made this page You are faster than me , bro :laugh::laugh:
Hope our A706 will have more ROM, Init , Kernel that make it better

Some picture of mine, they are old ones..I am cooking some new thing on A706...:laugh: hope you like

Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?

Can someone upload an official updated rom (ROW) for lenovo a706? It'll be much appreciated.

FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.

Goog, I want it
Sent from my Lenovo A706 using xda premium

silv3rmoon said:
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Long press in menu button ^^
---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 PM ----------
rapnix said:
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just viber bro...because maybe viber isn't usable for us now..i can use skype , line , zalo and every things else nomarly

@trithong.. bro. also in LINE and TALKRAY i encounter this problem some of us already encounter this problem what version do you have? i have A706ROW.. no problem if only chatting but if i want to use calling features that's were i encounter this kind of problem i can here them but they cannot here me

my A706 can't root.
CWM show Installation abort!
Baseband ver
A706ROW_1_A_2_0046_130604
Internal ver
A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705

NuVision TM800A510L- General Info (Root, Recovery, Unbrick)

This thread intends to be a general thread for all things about the NuVision Tablet. The aim is to help other users of this tablet to be able to root their device, get a temporary recovery and to unbrick their device. I will add the guides for the following posts below in time. This would not have been possible without help from @andrei_kr.
{
"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"
}
Technical Specifications:
Display: 8-inch IPS HD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Operating System: Android 4.4 Kit Kat
Processor: Intel® Atom Processor
Memory: 1GB DDR
Storage: 16GB
Micro SD Card Slot: Yes, expandable up to 64GB
Camera - Rear: 2MP
Camera - Front: 2MP
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack with microphone
Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: 6+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings
Port: Micro USB
Sensor(s): Accelerometer

Backup/Root/Recovery
DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
How to backup of your stock ROM, install CWM and Root your device.
Requirements
ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Intel Android USB Drivers
SDcard (8GB of higher)
Temp recovery script
SuperSU
Steps
Download and unpack IntelAndroid-FBRL-07-24-2015.7z
Power off tab.
Hold Vol+ and press Power on the tab 5-10 seconds
You can see logo about 10 sec and after that DROIDBOOT will load
Connect USB cable to PC
Run launch.bat from IntelAndroid-FBRL-07-24-2015 folder
Type ACCEPT and press Enter
Type 5 and ENTER (cwm.zip)
Type T3 and ENTER (or T4)
CWM will load after 10 sec.
Select backup to external sd card.
After the backup is complete, copy it to the PC to ensure it's safe.
Follow steps 1-10 again and go to install zip from sdcard or external and select the SuperSU zip file and flash it.
NOTE: DO NOT FLASH ANY ROMS WITH THIS RECOVERY IT IS ONLY TEMPORARY. I DID NOT TEST XPOSED SO BE CAREFUL.
Credits
@andrei_kr
@social-design-concepts
@vampirefo
@Chainfire

Unbrick your Tab!
To unbrick your device all you simply have to do is go back to the CWM and restore your backup that you created earlier. If you don't have one, here is a copy of a working backup ---> Google Drive. Credits to @andrei_kr, say thanks!

How to fix touch!
If you unbricked your tablet and your touch isn't working, there is no need to worry. @andrei_kr has provided a guide on how to fix that touchscreen. Credits to him.
NOTE: If your touch is working then do not try this, it will mess up your touch!!
You probably got this touchscreen issue by flashing a different kernel with incorrect drivers.
Now your configuration is likely to differ from the native. You can view the konifig in command prompt or in the terminal :
Code:
cat /proc/gt9xx_config
(only mtk) or using the gtp_tools apk (it is in the attached file below).
It starts with the byte sequence: 0x41 0x1C 0x02 0xC0 0x03
0x41 - 65 version
0x1C 0x02 - 540 horizontal resolution
0xC0 0x03 - 960 vertical resolution
Touch must somehow work to press the button, if there is support otg, then it's easier, you can connect a mouse.
1. Install the gtp_tools_v2.6_20140126_special.apk
2. Go to the option Firmware update. Click refresh, see IC Version: 913_1020 then touch GT913 firmware and 1020.
3. Go to the option Config Settings, press read, the data were considered. Under Normal Config we have:
65 version
540 horizontal resolution
960 vertical resolution
4. Click browse, select click browse to the native config.
5. Native configuration take from your device, in the same paragraph, press the save (saves the backup config file). Native configuration for Fly IQ446 in the attached file. Press send.
6. If nothing has changed, look at the version you have and native config. Then change the version of the file in the native config in your hex.
Example: 0x41 = 65 home, a stranger 0x49 = 73 => replace the 0x41 to 0x49.

Xposed does work
Make sure you're rooted and have a working backup.
Download and install Xposed but don't run yet.
Version name:
2.6.1
Release type:
Stable (low risk of bugs)
Download:
de.robv.android.xposed.installer_v32_de4f0d.apk (711.77 KB)
Number of downloads:
11,141,690 in total · 8,610 in the last 24 hours
MD5 checksum:
de4f0dc569f96dbcc5668d40fa76040b
Uploaded on:
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 21:59
Changes:
- Fixed a crash with some apps (Disa, Rdio)
- Some minor UI improvements
- A few translation updates
Now either use an android terminal emulator or ADB and run these commands
1. su
2. echo 148 > /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/conf/jit_reset_offset
3. chmod 664 /data/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/conf/jit_reset_offset
Now you can install the Xposed framework.

max0r4axor said:
Xposed does work
Make sure you're rooted and have a working backup.
Download and install Xposed but don't run yet.
Version name:
2.6.1
Release type:
Stable (low risk of bugs)
Download:
de.robv.android.xposed.installer_v32_de4f0d.apk .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for report.

First want to say much thanks for this thread, it was getting frustrating trying to find a solution.
I have encountered a slight issue trying to unstuck 2 of these devices.
neither have been rooted and are stock devices.
i cant seem to get cwm to locate the backup that you supplied.
do i need to copy it to the cwm backup folder on my sd card?

Jingbadguy said:
First want to say much thanks for this thread, it was getting frustrating trying to find a solution.
I have encountered a slight issue trying to unstuck 2 of these devices.
neither have been rooted and are stock devices.
i cant seem to get cwm to locate the backup that you supplied.
do i need to copy it to the cwm backup folder on my sd card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes you do. Copy it to your sd card. Btw if your device is stock why do you want to restore this one?

kirito9 said:
Yes you do. Copy it to your sd card. Btw if your device is stock why do you want to restore this one?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
both are stuck in bootloader.
i was assuming i could just just reflash...
cant find a stock copy anywhere...

Jingbadguy said:
both are stuck in bootloader.
i was assuming i could just just reflash...
cant find a stock copy anywhere...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh I thought they were working. Follow the procedure above to fix.

NuVision TM101A510L
Will this method work with the NuVison TM101A510L. It seems like a lot of work to do if I'm not sure about this model. Also I have a problem with this model overheating and crashing when I play Pixel Gun 3d and it's pissing me off. I just fired off a curse filled missive to NuVision support. They don't even list this model on their registration page and it seems they have no faith in this model. I will never buy this brand again, in fact I would recommend against it to my customers. I've used Azpen tablets with no problem rooting or playing Pixel Gun 3d. I took a chance and I'm so damned sorry I did.
;angry

Thank you so much for this thread!!! I have been looking for a recovery for a few months now and cant believe I didn't find this until now...

ok so a minor problem... I cant seem to flash the recovery... Not sure if ive placed the recovery file on my sd card properly or not cause i locate a few backup files none of which have any effect. I gave up in frustration untill now. ( Currrently working on a few androids one rooting one imea changing so figured id take a crack at these devices again. THe layer of dust on these things are getting a bit thick.)

williamglick said:
Will this method work with the NuVison TM101A510L. It seems like a lot of work to do if I'm not sure about this model. Also I have a problem with this model overheating and crashing when I play Pixel Gun 3d and it's pissing me off. I just fired off a curse filled missive to NuVision support. They don't even list this model on their registration page and it seems they have no faith in this model. I will never buy this brand again, in fact I would recommend against it to my customers. I've used Azpen tablets with no problem rooting or playing Pixel Gun 3d. I took a chance and I'm so damned sorry I did.
;angry
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think the models numbers are specific so I can't say for certain that this will work with your tab. Try the fastboot/rooting procedure first and then maybe you can just restore the system partition only not corrupting the boot/kernel.

Unidave199 said:
Thank you so much for this thread!!! I have been looking for a recovery for a few months now and cant believe I didn't find this until now...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're welcome. I waited months also before finding a working backup.

Jingbadguy said:
ok so a minor problem... I cant seem to flash the recovery... Not sure if ive placed the recovery file on my sd card properly or not cause i locate a few backup files none of which have any effect. I gave up in frustration untill now. ( Currrently working on a few androids one rooting one imea changing so figured id take a crack at these devices again. THe layer of dust on these things are getting a bit thick.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are using the fastboot method correct? If the recovery script says finished as in no errors show on the screen then it could be the device itself. What do you see?

kirito9 said:
You are using the fastboot method correct? If the recovery script says finished as in no errors show on the screen then it could be the device itself. What do you see?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ill let you know just as soon as i can get back to working on those devices... im prety sure if memory serves correctly, that I was getting some errors regarding unable to mound sd or ext sd. I could be wrong but thats what comes to mind.
Im up to my neck in jobs on other devices. (rooting galaxy S5, changing imei on another S5, IMEI change on a LG Stylo 2 plus, Galaxy Tab 2 system issues need to diagnose, and several screen and lcd replacments)

STUCK
ok so i have a little time to work on these....
When i run the launch.bat and get to fastboot, it goes through the instalation and everything checks ok till the very end where it says failed cause too many links.
included the screenshot so you can see.
At this point im unsure if i just need to try flashing the supersu zip like it instructs but having tried befor it had no luck.
can I not just flash twrp on this thing then su like with most root methods?

after ive flashed super su, when i go to restor the working backup i see a list of backups... including yours but when i select it i always get :
checking md5 sums...
md5 mismatch!
what now?
(i tried just flashing the boot but even that comes back with same error)
I know on other devices the recovery is an img file any the one you provide is a rar... i extracted to my desktop and was gonna try flashing with abd/fastboot but since its not an img file, im thinking it wont work...
any thoughts?
Im still unsure how to flash the recovery that u supply in the section for fixing bootloop....

Jingbadguy said:
ok so i have a little time to work on these....
When i run the launch.bat and get to fastboot, it goes through the instalation and everything checks ok till the very end where it says failed cause too many links.
included the screenshot so you can see.
At this point im unsure if i just need to try flashing the supersu zip like it instructs but having tried befor it had no luck.
can I not just flash twrp on this thing then su like with most root methods?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The too many links error is common for this device. Touch doesn't work with TWRP on this device so CWM is out only go. You can root and using cwm like any other root method.