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Hi,
I'm opening this post to publish the result of some digging and struggling with a chinese device running the Spreadtrum SC6820 chip.
Details of the phone are can be found on http://www.cellphonemic.com/feiteng-a7100
EDIT: The original ROM is created from base firmware version mt6515_c910_ht_en_4.0_v01. Please be careful if your version is different as I have had reports of LCD display issues (greenish colors and ugly pixels). A a sensible approach, please never flash a new ROM without having a backup firmware. Chinese devices often change the chipsets without changing the device version, so it makes it hard to have an universal ROM.
So, let me try to explain the outcome of my work and how to flash the ROM into this device.
First of all, I want to say thanks to pogodancer for his help in my investigation and for providing me the software for flashing the device, as I couldn't get any version to work.
So, getting to the point, I have created 2 versions of the firmware:
Standard Stock ROM - Rooted
This is mostly a copy of the stock rom of the device with the following changes:
- SU binaries included
- SuperUser app added
- Ayu_Sales.apk (CAIVS) application removed - In case you want to know what this app is, check your mobile phone bill. If you find SMS messages sent to chinese numbers (starting by +13) that you have never sent, you now know who to blame
As the ROM is rooted, you can now mount as RW the /system folder and change anything you want.
Link to the firmware: http://www.mediafire.com/?4x9ra4y3e53isjf
Modded Stock ROM - Rooted
This is a modified version of the rom I have done to clean the device from unwanted and chinese software and to add some missing apps. Details are:
- SU binaries included
- SuperUser app added
- Ayu_Sales.apk (CAIVS) application removed
- Go Keyboard (and all its language plugins) removed
- Default Launchers (there were 2) and theme removed.
- ADW Launcher added
- GMail added
- Google Talk added
- Gallery3D substituted by Cool 3D Gallery
And that should be all.
Link to firmware: http://www.mediafire.com/?8i3soi585vjvyfh
Now, for the flashing software, the link to get it is: http://www.mediafire.com/?o9km8vl287ev24j
Instructions for flashing, from pogodancer, are:
0. Be sure to have installed the correct drivers. For my SC6820-device I see 5 items in Win7-32bit-device-manager (ADB-Composite, 2 x COM-ports, 2 x USB devices: all without exclamation marks). You can use the drivers from the package folder "SCI-android-usb-driver-jungo-v4-.rar".
1. Disable just in case your Win7 firewall.
2. Launch "ChannelServer.exe" from package folder "CHANNELSERVER" and allow firewall if asked.
3. Start "ResearchDownload.exe" from package folder "ResearchDownload".
4. In ResearchDownload-application chose firmware with first button (for me: 6820_2.3.5_c910_hteng_s5_en_4.0_v01.pac).
5. Be sure that the Baudrate from Win7-Device-Manager-Comports-Settings in CHANNELSERVER equals the Baudrate-settings in ResearchDownload-Settings (second button). I recommend 115.200.
6. Press the Start (Play) button in ResearchDownload-application (third button).
7. Turn off the phone.
8. Keep holding the "- volume" key.
9. Without releasing the button "- volume" plug the usb-cord from phone to Win7 (install the driver if not done before in step 0).
10. The process of firmware-burning should start now in ResearchDownload-application and take approximately 1 Minute. You can release the Vol.Button once it starts.
11. Wait until the firmware-flashing has been finished (A green sign appeares + "Passed" is written in ResearchDownload-application).
12. Remove the battery, wait 20 seconds. Put battery back and turn on the phone (first boot may take a while but not more than 5 minutes).
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Please note that I have flashed the phone it in a Windows XP virtualbox machine and I realized I didn't need the CHANNELSERVER application, so I went directly to step 3.
And that should be all. As usual, use this at your own risk and make sure you are flashing the same device or you could get a nice bootloop.
Cheers.
NB: In case anyone is wondering why flashing the firmware instead of directly rooting it, I just want to say I have tried probably all methods that exist (even the last version of Unlock Root that claims being able to root a MocorDroid2.3.5 like this device). I have also tried to do it manually via an ADB shell, but no exploit seemed to work on this model. It is surprisingly horribly well protected. So, after many days of fighting with it I decided it could be a better solution to unpack the firmware, unmount it, modify it and remount it. And, after many attempts (failed as you may imagine) I have been able to get to these 2 working (and rooted!!) versions of the firmware.
Enjoy!!
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I have just detected that there are two devices looking very similar with same SC6820 chipset, but made by two different manufacturers:
- Feiteng A7100
- TiangJI A7100
If you happen by chance to have the second one, please DO NOT USE the ROM in this post, as it won't work with your device. The TiangJI device includes a TV antenna that the Feiteng does not, so please verify it before flashing your phone (specially if you don't have a stock firmware backup for your mobile phone).
Hi Yekdall,
you are great. Very good job. I guess I only have tried your modded version and it works great !!! Thank you very much for your work.
I am looking for installing Clockwork but I am still stock at the message "flash_image not found". Do you have an idea to solve this ?
Another less important question: I installed the Holo-Locker (beneath the Holo-Launcher), but after booting I see for 2 seconds the Android 2.3 Locker before changing to the Holo-Locker. Do you know how to skip the Android 2.3-Locker ?
Have a nice weekend.
Hi Yekdall,
when you dial:
*#*#556#*#*
then a few seconds you can read "Android" but nothing more happens. Do you have any idea what this dialer-combination is good for ?
Launcher
Hi Yekdall,
I am still testing. It seems that the ADW-Launcher is a bit laggy when you have installed a lot of apps.
Do you want to test the Holo Launcher ? Is it worth to make a new rom with Holo, or should we just delete ADW from system/app and replace it with Holo, but I don't know if that works flawless ?
pogodancer said:
Hi Yekdall,
I am still testing. It seems that the ADW-Launcher is a bit laggy when you have installed a lot of apps.
Do you want to test the Holo Launcher ? Is it worth to make a new rom with Holo, or should we just delete ADW from system/app and replace it with Holo, but I don't know if that works flawless ?
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Hi, I have never tried Holo, but based on the comments in the Market, it could be a better option. I added ADW as I was using it in another Gingerbred device I have and it works very well.
Regarding the phone, your second option should work flawlessly. If you substitute it in the system/app folder and reboot the phone, android will detect the available launcher and use it.
AW: [ROM] Feiteng A7100 - Spreadtrum SC6820 - Rooted
Hi Yekdall,
I tested a bit last weekend. Finally your rom in version 1 (only rooted) is preferred and running.
I replaced ADW with Holo launcher in system/apps. But I did not change the locker because it seems the stock lockscreen can not be removed totally. I deleted the GoLauncher plugins also. At last I put GSAM battery monitor into system/apps.
Then installed 60 apps to the external sd. There were only 4 games not working. On the internal sd I still have 80 mb free. I also installed seeder, maybe it is useful.
All in all I am satisfied. The system is running fine.
But my A7100 has a very weak micro. Do you have any solution to make the micro louder ?
Sent by my Hero H9500 / Stock Ice Cream Sandwich
Flash rom for s6802 - spreadtrum haowanda
Dudes i need the flash rom for de s6802 SPREADTRUM HAOWANDA I TRY UPDATE WITH THIS FLASH AND MY TOUCH HAVE BEEN INVERTED FOR SIDES, CAN ANYONE HELP ME?
pogodancer said:
Hi Yekdall,
I tested a bit last weekend. Finally your rom in version 1 (only rooted) is preferred and running.
I replaced ADW with Holo launcher in system/apps. But I did not change the locker because it seems the stock lockscreen can not be removed totally. I deleted the GoLauncher plugins also. At last I put GSAM battery monitor into system/apps.
Then installed 60 apps to the external sd. There were only 4 games not working. On the internal sd I still have 80 mb free. I also installed seeder, maybe it is useful.
All in all I am satisfied. The system is running fine.
But my A7100 has a very weak micro. Do you have any solution to make the micro louder ?
Sent by my Hero H9500 / Stock Ice Cream Sandwich
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AW: [ROM] Feiteng A7100 - Spreadtrum SC6820 - Rooted
Eduardo,
you have another Device than us. You need a different Firmware.
Sent by my Hero H9500 / Stock Ice Cream Sandwich
Yeah Dude thanks a lot you rom but i'm agree with pogodance ADW-Launcher is a bit laggy but it's seem ok because these phone Ram its small factor with processor anyway i'm really thank to you
I got a phone A7100 with SP6820A cpu model ARMv7..
can I use this firmware??
AW: [ROM] Feiteng A7100 - Spreadtrum SC6820 - Rooted
Awandroid89,
I am not sure ab out the letter A in your processor Name. See eduardos posts.
I recommend To contact your dealer To give you a Firmware link before flashing this Rom.
Sent by my Hero H9500 / DRX-Rom 1.7.6 - Android 4.0.4
Hello i have FeiTeng N9300 i checked all is same motherboard. Cpu dual sim all is same. Can i use this rom ?
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oh my god i can't wait your reply, and i install this rom to my phone. Now LCD screen don't work. When i open phone just sounds come (Opening melody) But nothing come to screen. Its black screen and can't see anything can you give me my phone rom ? FeiTeng N9300 I can't find..
i founded feiteng mini n9300 rom was so hard but finally i found and my phone is work now
AW: [ROM] Feiteng A7100 - Spreadtrum SC6820 - Rooted
tombalaci_46 said:
i founded feiteng mini n9300 rom was so hard but finally i found and my phone is work now
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Hi tombalaci,
you can post the link here. Maybe other users are looking for the same rom.
Sent by my Hero H9500 / DRX-Rom 1.7.6 - Android 4.0.4
Mm, you are right. In internet you can't find rom. I talk with factory like 3-4 days finally they send me with msn lol. I should upload it and release, because hard for get.
I will do it.
Thanks.
Hi tombalaci, first of all thanks for finding that ROM, and can you please tell us when will you upload it?
Thanks in advance
Hello dear, my internet upload speed is so low. but soon i will upload. Do you need it fast ? You have same phone and same problem like me ? And your n9300 have market ? Because my phone is haven't
Link is done you can download here http://www.tombalaci46.com/minin9300_firmware.rar
Hi Yekdall,
You can share how to backup rom Spreadtrum Android use Reaseachdownload tool or anothers tool.
Thanks you
AW: [ROM] Feiteng A7100 - Spreadtrum SC6820 - Rooted
Hi trucpv,
maybe this post can hell you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37897021
Sent by my Hero H9500 / DRX-Rom 1.7.6 - Android 4.0.4
I've seen already at least 2 rooting methods for Xperia J, but I have one doubt: one can root the Xperia J if it has at least FW version ...7.5. Mine is already 2.1, and I have an Unlockable bootloader.
So, I could downdgrade to ICS and root it, but if I upgrade the phone using SEUS or PC Companion, I will loose root, right?
I'm asking this because I always thought it worked that way, but today I found this French site that contradicts that: root in ICS (fw 7.5), then upgrade using PC companion to 4.1.2, and root will remain... Is this correct?
http: // forum.frandroid.com/topic/145169-tutonouvelle-methode-root-rooter-le-sony-xperia-j-412-112a021/
Thanks
Well you should use ota update from 7.5 if u use pc companion u will lose root
Sent from my Sony xperia J using xda-developers app
No
Dont do it.
I did the same.
The updatet version will have many bugs.
Music didnt work for example.
First unroot.
Or better dont update really
That's what I've thought, looses root...
As the phone was when I received it, it was too laggy... But after update, everything was OK, and it's smooth and fast. So I guess I'll wait until there's a new exploit found that enables fw .21 and up to be rooted.
Thanks
Mata_Ratos said:
That's what I've thought, looses root...
As the phone was when I received it, it was too laggy... But after update, everything was OK, and it's smooth and fast. So I guess I'll wait until there's a new exploit found that enables fw .21 and up to be rooted.
Thanks
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Maybe there will be a exploit in upcoming fw .31
Sent from my Sony xperia J using xda-developers app
smooth?
That phone? Smooth? No way. My sisters is even.more laggy than.before.
Also many games just as beach buggy blitz and minecraft pe won't start.
Just blackscreen or fotce close. Can someone confirm that?
head yplandm
odun96 said:
That phone? Smooth? No way. My sisters is even.more laggy than.before.
Also many games just as beach buggy blitz and minecraft pe won't start.
Just blackscreen or fotce close. Can someone confirm that?
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I confirm the exact opposite... Before upgrade, even when trying to insert pin was a headache. After that, real fast and smooth. Already filled-up the memory for applications, and still runs well. I don't play any games, but found out that when running Antutu, it doesn't complete the 3D evaluation. With that ogre and the other guy fighting with swords... Don't know if its low ram of hardware issue.
What do you think about this method? I've already seen some users saying it works.
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This is work from: "termobulbulator" I'm just publisher (Matej) !
ROOT 11.2.A.0.21 LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
FILES:
- only for ITA Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip --> http :// db.tt/yBzf84tD
- Jelly Bean ROOT.ftf --> http :// ul.to/jehtmcg2
- Ver. ITA: JB ROOT.zip & MIRROR & MIRROR --> http :// ul.to/flpf4i2o or https :// docs.google.com/file/d/0Bw-2FMU9M0PHR0ZRRGV4aHYzU00/edit?usp=sharing or https ://www .dropbox.com/s/7defkcfamn4gt93/JB%20ROOT.zip
- or VER CE: JB ROOT CE.zip --> http :// ul.to/c2eb2qc6
ITA - Italian version
CE - Central Europe version
You must have 7.5 firmware and sdcard class 4 at least.
1. Root 7.5 FW
2. Install CWM
3. Download files.
4. Copy JB ROOT.zip
....a) For ITA: Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip to sdcard
5. Boot CWM
6. Go to mounts and storage
7. Format /system
8. Go to install zip from sdcard
9. Flash JB ROOT.zip
....a) for ITA version: when done, flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
....b) for CE don't flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
10. When finished take out battery for a least 5sec. Don't tourn on device
11. Replace the battery. Don't tourn on device
12. Open flashtool.
13. Drag and drop Jelly Bean ROOT.ftf
14. When the next windows pops up, check wipe data and wipe cache and click OK
15. Hold the VOL - and connect device with USB
16. When finished flashing, reboot device
17. VOILA you have Jelly Bean and root.
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I haven't tried it yet, because I have my phone for only a few days now, still with the protective plastic sheets, and I prefer waiting some more time to see if they upgrade firmware to .31 and to see if someone finds a better rooting method that works for that firmware.
But I've seen some reports on the net that it works.
Dear Friends,
I'm having problem with "Pantech Sky Vega A850L" .... I bought it used from the local market. It was working fine until after a day , I popped out the SIM & restarted the phone. Since then, it shows me a screen saying "System Restart because of Application Operation Error". I found a ROM online but dont know how to flash it as everything I found was in Chinese or Korean. Can any good soul here help me?
kasqureshi said:
Dear Friends,
I'm having problem with "Pantech Sky Vega A850L" .... I bought it used from the local market. It was working fine until after a day , I popped out the SIM & restarted the phone. Since then, it shows me a screen saying "System Restart because of Application Operation Error". I found a ROM online but dont know how to flash it as everything I found was in Chinese or Korean. Can any good soul here help me?
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well if you dont really need to flash the rom you can go into recovery by holding power button and volume down or up while the device is off and you can factory reset from there. let me know if anything happens, im on pretty much most of the day.
Trozzul said:
well if you dont really need to flash the rom you can go into recovery by holding power button and volume down or up while the device is off and you can factory reset from there. let me know if anything happens, im on pretty much most of the day.
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Yes, I did the factory reset but to no avail. Then, a friend found me this link "unable to post link here"
One of the posts in this links said.....
""""Offline brush ROM Method:
- You must use Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
- *** If never install USB Driver *** First download and install: L Edition / K Edition / S version
- Download Offline brush ROM Toolkit: Flash ROM Tools (2012/12/24)
- Download mobile phone *. Binx ROM: L version V2.22 / K version V2.22 / S version v2.22
eg A850L version, you need the *. binx of the ROM file into "\ FLASH ROM \ sky_update \ IM-A850L" within the Folder
Decompression tool kit, and copy the ROM file into the appropriate Folder within
Then perform clear_flashrom_settings.cmd
Performed after online_flash_rom.cmd, mindful of the need to enable the IE Compatibility View feature
When to see a "purple blue button" can close an IE Browser
Finally execute flash_rom.cmd, once an option is picked
Point back to it once a cmd box is by clicking a keyboard, it will automatically play out a IE Browser
It frames the left, then click "Allow"
If all goes well, will see a "pink button"
Data Loading ...
Entire brush ROM about twenty minutes to complete the process """"""""""
the brush ROM tool kit I downloaded opens up IE pages in Korean ..... helpless!
kasqureshi said:
Yes, I did the factory reset but to no avail. Then, a friend found me this link "unable to post link here"
One of the posts in this links said.....
""""Offline brush ROM Method:
- You must use Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
- *** If never install USB Driver *** First download and install: L Edition / K Edition / S version
- Download Offline brush ROM Toolkit: Flash ROM Tools (2012/12/24)
- Download mobile phone *. Binx ROM: L version V2.22 / K version V2.22 / S version v2.22
eg A850L version, you need the *. binx of the ROM file into "\ FLASH ROM \ sky_update \ IM-A850L" within the Folder
Decompression tool kit, and copy the ROM file into the appropriate Folder within
Then perform clear_flashrom_settings.cmd
Performed after online_flash_rom.cmd, mindful of the need to enable the IE Compatibility View feature
When to see a "purple blue button" can close an IE Browser
Finally execute flash_rom.cmd, once an option is picked
Point back to it once a cmd box is by clicking a keyboard, it will automatically play out a IE Browser
It frames the left, then click "Allow"
If all goes well, will see a "pink button"
Data Loading ...
Entire brush ROM about twenty minutes to complete the process """"""""""
the brush ROM tool kit I downloaded opens up IE pages in Korean ..... helpless!
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can you post the link of 850 L offline brush rom toolkit please.
Mooziefy said:
can you post the link of 850 L offline brush rom toolkit please.
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Inbox, i will give you link
Install stock rom
I figure out your problem, i think you should install a stock rom .BINX for Vega Pantech to restore OS.
Mooziefy said:
can you post the link of 850 L offline brush rom toolkit please.
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@Mooziefy @0902135377 @kasqureshi
Installing a .BINX file is one option but you can also flash a stable custom ROM from CWM Recovery. The first link below has a link to the "Fastboot Mode Drivers" as well.
Incase you are still looking. here is your answer
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/kitkat-rom-english-guide-custom-rom-t2995865/post58010939#post58010939
and here too
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/27-07-2014-cyanogenmod-4-4-4-1-vega-r3-t2830919
There may be other threads as well.
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Regards,
I need help...with A890s
Hello to all you experts.
I just acquired A890s and it is on ROM in which alot of features are not working.
i want to reset back to stock. I have downloaded latest binx file but i do not how to flash it.
Sky Vega Flash Tool B2 fails to work. Any help in this regard would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Guyz can you help me about my phone sky vega IM-850L MODEL coz when i update my phone with W/S. Then its said it will turn of after 5 mins then its restart after that my phone hang.. only vega u can see on the screen then its hang..?do you know how to fix it? Pls help me guyz
I went through a similar situation and had to get it flashed with a new ROM. I tried installing 6.0 but it didn't work. I went for 5.0 instead.
As those of you who own this Point of View (another chinese A 13 tablet) know, the stock 4.1 JB rom which the tablet
ships with is very slow (close to unusable if you ask me). I wonder what these chinese people actually did to the stock
rom to make it go so amazingly slow...
Here is a quick fix for those of you who would like to have a faster experience
This instructional assumes you have installed your USB drivers and have a copy of ADB.
1: BACKUP YOUR ROM (or you can find on the Point of View homepage)
2: Follow the instructions at A13 ROM JB 4.2.2 + DRIVERS and install FaaastJB v2.5 (4.2.2).
Once installed, and after first time boot, your touchscreen, camera and gsensor will NOT work. Leave the tablet on.
3: Download the attached file (TS drivers, modded script.bin and cfg files) or from this installation link.
4: Unzip the file to your ADB directory.
5. Connect your Point of View Mobii 703 via USB and execute the 'run.bat' that came with the TS modules.
6. Your tablet will reboot.
7. Congratulations! You have a fully working tablet with a much faster rom!
Working Stock P703 CWM for Faaastjb 2.5 ROM
The CWM that Faaastjb 2.5 ROM comes with is incompatible with the Point of View Mobii P703.
That is, if you reboot into recovery, you will be stuck in the dreaded CWM bootloop.
The attached file contains the CWM recovery partition image from the stock P703 JB 4.1 ROM.
This CWM works OK with the FaastJB 2.5 ROM. It does not contain as many functions as the
Faastjb CWM, but at least it works..
This instructions assumes you have installed your USB drivers and have a copy of ADB.
Instructions:
1. Your tablet must be in USB debug modus (Settings | Developer options).
2. Download and unzip the attached file to to your ADB directory.
3. Connect your Point of View Mobii 703 via USB and execute the 'run.bat' file that came with the files.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The recovery rom will be copied to your sdcard and flashed to the recovery nandg partition.
5. Your tablet will reboot.
If everything went well, you will have a working CWM, which makes running the Faastjb 2.5 ROM on this tablet a
more complete and safe experience.
Updated 02.01.2016. New download link added (fill in .com after megafileupload below for link to work, rules on the board..)
megafileupload/mzhY/Bluebyte9001_P703_stock_recovery.zip
first thanks for this rom but is it posible to install ics 4.0.4 on this tablet i think it would be faster if you can find img for ics and post it thanks
I have the CWM issue..
but seems the attached file you had is deleted? I need it!!
POV Mobii 703 with faaastjb and can't flash back to stock rom anymore because of clockwork issues
It seems that there is no way (with online files) to rooting a mobII p703 or are they?
My wife bought this for holidays, but the stock rom is arkward slowly. Changed the launcher with sicksky but it didnt help.
The baidu crap cant be deleted too. Thanks for any help.
Mobii 703 problem!!
My tab k.o.
ts modul run bat, and start device and only pont wiev logo.
do not going. recowery mod no.
HELP ME!!!!!! Thank.!!!
Please Help- Need the files
Hi bluebyte9001,
I also get the CWM bootloop.
But I can´t find the atteched files from your secound post.
Do you already have the files an can send them to me?
Thanks
susko25 said:
first thanks for this rom but is it posible to install ics 4.0.4 on this tablet i think it would be faster if you can find img for ics and post it thanks
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I am sorry, but my 703 tablet is now broken (physically), so I have no way to develop more roms for this tablet.
haeuptling1977 said:
Hi bluebyte9001,
I also get the CWM bootloop.
But I can´t find the atteched files from your secound post.
Do you already have the files an can send them to me?
Thanks
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Sorry for the late reply. I found the cwm after some searching around. See updated download link.
modnoo said:
I have the CWM issue..
but seems the attached file you had is deleted? I need it!!
POV Mobii 703 with faaastjb and can't flash back to stock rom anymore because of clockwork issues
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Sorry for the late reply. I found the cwm after some searching around. See updated download link.
Visurox said:
It seems that there is no way (with online files) to rooting a mobII p703 or are they?
My wife bought this for holidays, but the stock rom is arkward slowly. Changed the launcher with sicksky but it didnt help.
The baidu crap cant be deleted too. Thanks for any help.
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I am not aware of any online way to root the Mobii p7903. Did you try to flash my ROM? It is faster than the stock ROM.
links request
Hi, can you please update the links for TS drivers and CWM, or send the attached files to me?
Either way!
[TUTORIAL][GUIDE]Complete Guide to ROOTING, CWM & ROM(s) for LAVA ETAB XTRON+(RK3066)
Here is a short review first
| HARDWARE |:-: Talking about the Lava Xtron+’s hardware, the tablet boasts a dual core Cortex A9 CPU with each core clocked at 1.5Ghz and a Mali 400 Quad Core GPU.
Well, for the proof of graphics power, see the benchmarks by fonearena.com ,63.9 fps in nenamark, and the most important thing according to me, RK3066 IS THE BEST LAST GEN GAMING CHIPSET BETTER THAN TEGRA 3...I am a true geek and after searching for 20+ hours came to a conclusion that this is the best piece of android till 12-13k,(except Lumia 520 but it is windows)..
| BATTERY | :-:Coming on to battery, When I opened the battery stats page I find that Cell standby had consumed nearly 60% of the battery.WHAT!? Cell standby is the battery used by radio cells for mobile networks. This tablet DOES NOT have cell radio! The engineers working on this tablet didn't even bother to setup the OS properly and instead chose to simply download Android 4.2, flashed it in the tablet and have put it up on sale.
The Flipkart page reports the battery capacity to be 3,700mAh, which is probably wrong since the official specifications page on Lava’s website reports it to be only 3,000mAh. I can't be sure..:silly:
AIRPLANE MODE IS NOT COMPLETELY WORKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE DRIVERS (CELL RADIO DRIVERS ARE PRESENT IN THIS TAB SO IT SEARCHES FOR DRIVERS CONTINUOUSLY AND FUC*S BATTERY UP!:crying There is a fix in the post
| SCREEN |:-:The front of the Lava Xtron+ holds a 7-inch sharp IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1024 x 600. It’s a bright screen and with a pixel density of 170 PPI, it is pretty sharp too. The best part about the display is that, despite being an LCD screen, it’s not a battery consuming monster. I always found its battery usage to be lower than processes. The screen is prone to scratches though and is highly reflective.
We can enable the biggest advantage of PC gaming in android now, i.e 4xMSAA in deveoper settings, makes gaming experience even better than tegra 3
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Before starting i would say that i am not responsible if any guides here bricks your device ( it should not happen at all if u follow all steps properly as the chances of permanent brick of rk3066 is very slim but boot loop is a possibility) I made this thread to collect everything I've done in one place. This should make everything very straightforward and basically most probably n00b-proof.
| ROOTING | :-:
Pre Requisites-Working drivers (if not then no problem), OEM USB Cable, LAVA ETAB XTRON+, 2 windows apps and PATIENCE
{Screen shots of important steps is in the attachements}
(i) For Drivers download and install moborobo
HTML:
http://download.moborobo.com/download/Client/Moborobo(Moborobo_En_official).exe
(ii) In tablet go to in Settings >developers options and turn it on and enable USB Debugging & before connecting it to your PC go into the tab's
settings again and click on storage.In it you will find 3 dots in top right hand corner.> USB computer connection >Enable Mass storage
Note: DO "NOT" TURN USB STORAGE "ON".(When Connected to PC)
Note: Remove your external SD card before rooting.
(iii) Connect it to your PC and click on refresh and install/find drivers and it will download and install them..(there might be a security warning
about force install) Now, it may not recognize the model no, IMEI and other things and say that the device is JB7+ but the only thing you
should look for to make sure it is the right device is the total size and usage of internal Memory and NAND Flash..
(iii) Now drivers are securely installed and the tab is connected in the right way (there is no OEM (LAVA) drivers anywhere)
Download the zdm (Chinese software) in the attachments (For Every Step first see the screenshot)
Note:IT MAY INSTALL SOME USELESS SOFTWARE ON UR PC AND TAB , BUT IT CAN BE UNINSTALLED.
(iii)) When it detects the there will be something written like this in the bottom right corner :??ROOT : ONE or something like that (not in screen
shots as the tab is already rooted ) but it must be in green colour.This is the confirmation that the device can be rooted.
(iv) Now click on the Root Button in left hand side
(v) Click twice on green (thingy) first where it says ROOT then again for the confirmation popup (says something else but in green box)
(vi) Rooting Process has begun and the tab will restart (my PC is quite fast so it was almost instantly restarted and the Super SU was flashed it may or may not take 2-3 mins)
Note:IT WILL INSTALL SUPERUSER , WHICH IS OUTDATED BUT BEFORE DOWNLOADING OTHER SUPERUSER APP , USE THE ONE PRE-INSTALLED TO UPDATE SU BINARY.
DEVICE IS ROOTED WOOT! WOOT! you can also check by using Titanium Backup or root checker.
Mod Edit: Rooting method also described by Mohd.Anas here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48776299
How to fix battery:-:
Get root explorer open system/app and rename phone .apk and telephonesomething.apk to phone.bak and telephonysomething.bak, you are good to go..
Also, you should change the WiFi scanning interval to 500 I.e 5 min as you really just require one scan when connecting to a known network..change the wifi supplicant scan interval to 500 build.prop
| CLOCKWORKMOD CUSTOM RECOVERY (GENERIC RK3066) 6.0.3.1|:-:
There are 2 methods one is tested by me(both are the same recovery created by the famous user "fun" at androtab.info), it works on our tab because when I opened the kernel.img with a hex editor (like Neo Hex Editor) the first line started with "KRNL" so I have a dedicated kernel in the kernel partition and I can just use the generic CWM. You can also follow this procedure just to be sure..make a online nandroid backup find kernel.img and open it up in pc in hex editor..
(A)METHOD TESTED BY ME
(i) Firstly you have to get the arctools apk,either by registering at their forum..
HTML:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/arctools-application/clockworkmod-cwm-recovery-easy-install-on-rk3066-and-rk3188-devices/
(ii) Click on download and select RK3066 CWM fun androtabinfo 6.0.3.1, there is only one option like that so it may or may not be in order.
(iii) Afer downloading click on install apps give i superuser permission and Voila! CWM.
(iii) You should also see the log right in the middle of the apps to verify that the flash and push thingy worked correctly with no errors
(iii) Select Reboot to recovery or Turn the tab off and press power button+vol up and the recovery should open
YEAH! YOU NOW HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR TAB
(B)METHOD NOT TESTED BY ME
HTML:
http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/
(i) DOWNLOAD RK30GENERIC_CWM.zip from
HTML:
http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/
(ii) Here are the different ways to flash this zip file
HTML:
http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/install/
|CUSTOM ROM(s)|:-:
There is only one ROM which is worth flashing and even that might be slightly buggy..
Well, I don't recommend to flash a custom ROM here as they may have bugs like Wifi still if you want the following features
Auto Install Feature: This allows you to install apk's automatically on first boot, if you have the apk files located in a folder named autoinstall on your external SD card.
HTML:
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8910-Auto-APK-Install-Feature
Rooted with SuperSU
Debloated of all Lava bloatware
Google Play Store tweaks added to improve availability of apps
Init.d support
Busybox support
English language default (all other languages are still supported)
Boot screens by Tattman65
Flash Tool by Finless
Reboot app by Petrus
Here is Lava Xtron+ RileyROM 1.1
HTML:
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?10688-Lava-Xtron-RileyROM-1-1
Complete flashing procedure in extreme detail is in the ROM zip file (it is a PDF file named first time user guide , very helpful)..Personally I have not flashed the ROM as I don't think it is worth the hassle and possibility of no Wifi...
PLEASE CLICK ON THANKS IF I HELPED YOU, IT REALLY MOTIVATES ME!:highfive:
Thank you.. I was waiting for a method to crack this tab.. Will comeback with result.
Ext4 support
Can somebody tell me if ext4 is supported or not, when i try link2 sd it says not supported but I am pretty sure that the system partition itself is Ext 4, (I'm the one who made the guide)
Try ext3. It will be supported.
Prince.Paul.K said:
Try ext3. It will be supported.
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Well, I have tried it there are some problem in link2sd, but according to an nandroid the system and data are ext4 , I have set up everything in ext2 and would hate to do it all over again, is there a way to verify support of ext 3 or 4 acc to wiki, kernel above 2.6 support ext4 and the kernel here is 3.0... One more ting, when I tilt the tab, I think that something heavy is moving around inside slightly, probably battery should I ask for a replacement? I have 4-5 days remaining I bought from flipkart, I do have a complete SD and nandroid backup..
EDIT: in d/tracing events ext4 there is a file called enable and the value inside is zero should I change it to 1
I think I found out the culprit, the first partiton that I tried was ext2 so link2d created a script for that..now, when I try to use ext3 or 4 ..it still tries to use that same script..so I willl delete the script then try again...
Successfully Rooted..! Sorry for the delay..!
Bro how to stop the battery draining in stand by due to deffective drivers as u say . I cant find the solution in this thread
HTC.EXPLORER said:
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DEVICE IS ROOTED WOOT! WOOT! you can also check by using Titanium Backup or root checker.
Mod Edit: Rooting method also described by Mohd.Anas here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48776299
How to fix battery:-:
Get root explorer open system/app and rename phone .apk and telephonesomething.apk to phone.bak and telephonysomething.bak, you are good to go..
| CLOCKWORKMOD CUSTOM RECOVERY (GENERIC RK3066) 6.0.3.1|:-:
There are 2 methods one is tested by me(both are the same recovery created by the famous user "fun" at androtab.info), it works on our tab because when I opened the kernel.img with a hex editor (like Neo Hex Editor) the first line started with "KRNL" so I have a dedicated kernel in the kernel partition and I can just use the generic CWM. You can also follow this procedure just to be sure..make a online nandroid backup find kernel.img and open it up in pc in hex editor..
(A)METHOD TESTED BY ME
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ukstillalive said:
Bro how to stop the battery draining in stand by due to deffective drivers as u say . I cant find the solution in this thread
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HTC.EXPLORER said:
HTC.EXPLORER said:
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DEVICE IS ROOTED WOOT! WOOT! you can also check by using Titanium Backup or root checker.
Mod Edit: Rooting method also described by Mohd.Anas here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48776299
How to fix battery:-:
Get root explorer open system/app and rename phone .apk and telephonesomething.apk to phone.bak and telephonysomething.bak, you are good to go..
| CLOCKWORKMOD CUSTOM RECOVERY (GENERIC RK3066) 6.0.3.1|:-:
There are 2 methods one is tested by me(both are the same recovery created by the famous user "fun" at androtab.info), it works on our tab because when I opened the kernel.img with a hex editor (like Neo Hex Editor) the first line started with "KRNL" so I have a dedicated kernel in the kernel partition and I can just use the generic CWM. You can also follow this procedure just to be sure..make a online nandroid backup find kernel.img and open it up in pc in hex editor..
(A)METHOD TESTED BY ME
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you can also change wifi_suppliant_scan interval to like 150 or so, the default value is very less "20" :good:
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Going to fix battery
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nitinchamp said:
HTC.EXPLORER said:
you can also change wifi_suppliant_scan interval to like 150 or so, the default value is very less "20" :good:
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Alright I know this is a stupid question but..Does it continue to scan when it is connected to a WiFi network..I have also disabled the network norification and enable WiFi optimization...and thanks for the tip..ideally you should only turn scanning on when you want to connect
Edit: added your tip to guide will clean it up when I will use pc
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HTC.EXPLORER said:
nitinchamp said:
Alright I know this is a stupid question but..Does it continue to scan when it is connected to a WiFi network..I have also disabled the network norification and enable WiFi optimization...and thanks for the tip..ideally you should only turn scanning on when you want to connect
Edit: added your tip to guide will clean it up when I will use pc
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it still does scan for networks to see what other networks are present
there was also another method to root this tablet which i found back in december mentioned here
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help
bro i have installed riley rom for lava xtron + tab but now i came to know that wi fi hotspot is a major bug for this rom and the rom is actually the copy of stock rom so i want to flash the stock rom again but cant ,,, so plz help me i have the stock rom zip file , now what to do ?/
plz reply :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
ukstillalive said:
bro i have installed riley rom for lava xtron + tab but now i came to know that wi fi hotspot is a major bug for this rom and the rom is actually the copy of stock rom so i want to flash the stock rom again but cant ,,, so plz help me i have the stock rom zip file , now what to do ?/
plz reply :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Well you are familiar with cwm or do you even have it installed, if you do then just go to install zip from sd card and select the zip file...secondly if you have a cwm nandroid backup (recommended) just go to backup and restore select resotre or restore from externel sd and then select the date of the required backup file then click restore..If you do have a cwm nandroid backup then it MUST work...if you don't even have the recovery then, ist step is to install it through THE guide then, try to do the ist (not recommended) option...
I have cwm installed on my tablet but i dont have stock rom of lava xtron plus
ukstillalive said:
I have cwm installed on my tablet but i dont have stock rom of lava xtron plus
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Did you make a nandroid cwm backup before flashing ROM?
Also can you make the account as soon as possible
CM10 for Lava Xtron +
nitinchamp said:
HTC.EXPLORER said:
you can also change wifi_suppliant_scan interval to like 150 or so, the default value is very less "20" :good:
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http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/41777-romcyanogen-10-for-rk3066-wip/
Check this thread is it possible to flash this on lava xtron + . Can any1 reply plz
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I have installed cwm in many devices before but first time in my tab and bro i dont hqlave a nandroid back of my stock rom
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ukstillalive said:
nitinchamp said:
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/41777-romcyanogen-10-for-rk3066-wip/
Check this thread is it possible to flash this on lava xtron + . Can any1 reply plz
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I have installed cwm in many devices before but first time in my tab and bro i dont hqlave a nandroid back of my stock rom
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Then just take a backup of the ROM you currently have installed (I think Riley) and if the CM doesnt work out, revert back easily..:good: Post your results here
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