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[Q] T02A internal memory says 0, no install

ok so this is my first post, ive been messing with android for a year now, first rooted about 2 months after i got my first phone(verizon lg vortex which is also screwed up(boots up but doesnt go past the verizon logo after the lg logo) anyways i thought id save money ordering a "non-branded" tablet Model: T02A (It is the same as EKEN T02 i think)
7`capacitive touch screen 800x480
4GB NAND FLASH
512 MB RAM DDR3
ARMv7 A10 Cortex A8 1Ghz
0.3 mpx front camera
Kernel 3.0.8+
OS - ICS 4.0.3
but after installing titanium backup i simply used the reboot the device option, come to find out it basically factory reset itself and now shows 0 in the internal memory but 37.7MB of apps, it wont let me install apps and there is no way i can find to direct it to install in another location, i can download apps from anywhere but the market but no install, is there anything i can do to get the int. mem. back or somehow flash the original os? ps i have aalready tried hard resetting both with vol down and power and the settings>backup&reset>factory data reset>reset tablet.
as it is i can use it as basically a video screen with stuff on my sd and surfing the net, but i bought it with a bit more in mind. if anyone can PLEASE help i would appreciate it, and im sorry if this post is a bit long...

you already managed to solve?
I'm with the same problem. you already managed to solve?
Let's try it together. my email is [email protected]

Solution for T02A internal memory says 0, no install
wagnerlandio said:
I'm with the same problem. you already managed to solve?
Let's try it together. my email is [email protected]
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Dear Friends,
I am a newbie to android.I also faced the same issue after rooting my T02A tab(Telmoco tab,a Indian company but Chinese re-branded device).
I bought it for my wife and did some experiments with it(rooting).Later its automatically doing factory reset in every booting.Also every time I need to login to play store after turning off the device.So she is very upset with the tab as I bricked it.So I did lot of research to bring it up as you guys are trying.After googling I found a support website of EKEN tab (eken.com/support/) and downloaded firmware for T02A and a livesuit(firmware update utility) from another website.
First download both links from below mentioned websites.
Please note that I am not an expert so what ever you are doing please do it on your own risk.
Also these steps and all I found from diffferent google searches so I won't be able to help you if you ask me any questions.
I am happy to answer but no idea about it..
Lets start
Firmware link from eken site for T02A is f t p://202.105.131.8/t02.rar
Livesuit link whatisandroid.me/LiveSuitPack_v1.07.zip
Extract livesuit rar file to a folder and run LiveSuitPack_v1.07.exe and it will extract all the contents to same folder.
extract the t02a.rar(downloaded firmware)and yo will get the following file "sun4i_crane_t02a.img" .Later we need it for firmware update.
Run "LiveSuit.exe" inside the livesuit folder(run as admin)
Now the livesuit user wizard will popup.
If the popup didn't came automatically then choose "wizard upgrade" manually
I prefer you to use the upgrade guide.
so press yes
Choose Mandatory upgrade mode as it is recommended
It will tell you to remove all connected usb devices from your PC as it may interrupt your process.
also remove the power source from the Tablet.
press next
then select yes for to select image file
choose the "sun4i_crane_t02a.img" (extracted firmware file)
The livesuit will tell you to power off the tablet by pressing power button for 10 seconds.
once the device is off press and hold any button except power button .
Then connect the tablet to the computer using your usb cable.
press power button 10 times quickly.
The device will now go to recovery mode(If I am correct)
Then the usb will try to find the driver automatically for upgrade(I am using windows 7 so it found driver automatically)
Then it will update the firmware if you are lucky.....
Sorry for my bad english.....

Fix From Another Post
I found a solution, hopefully this can help someone in the future
The problem was i installed busybox using an installer which causing some file discrepancies.
To fix it :
1. Install Android Terminal Emulator, this app can be installed even if storage shows full. If you cant install the terminal use Uniflashv2 (open uniflashv2 and connect your device with the debug usb on, go to rom modding, then file manager)
2. copy /system/xbin/busybox to /system/bin, if busybox is installed the code is "busybox cp /system/xbin/busybox to /system/bin"
3. power off then power on (reboot)
When I did the above, all my previous apps and setting came back to normal
jeewa19 posted this fix, and it helped/ was my exact problem. I hope this helps others as well :cyclops:

(SOLVED) Rooting Guide Auxus Core X2 3G

Finally I am able to root my Auxus Core X2 3G Tab. For this I first checked the chipset details of tab. I found It is Rock Chip. After searching on net I found 2 links on the web on rooting rockchip based tab rooting
1. "forum.dailymobile.net/index.php?topic=84374.0"
2. "tabletrepublic.com/forum/teclast-a10-dual-core/how-root-teclast-a10-dual-core-2491.html"
Please check this out
Procedure of rooting:-
1. go to first link and download the App ( it is a chinees app) mentioned in the link
2. Enable USB debug mode on your tab
3. Lauch the application you just downloaded and connect tab to pc
4. if your device not recognised when connected to PC, then you download and install "chinees android manager" application from the second link.
5. If your device recognised then click on " ROOT" button ( actually it is not button, it is a link with chinees language). You can see the image in the second link.
6. Thats it YOUR DEVICE IS NOW ROOTED.
7. In my case I tried twice the same procedure to get root acces.
8. sorry I forgot to mention that, after process is over a Supervu icon will be created in your tab.
9. click it and get access
10. I am not very fluent in english. So if there is any problems in my writing, please excuse
thank you
Kishore Kumar

Hey the 'chinese android manager' is not able to recognize my device. I connected it after updating the firmware from iberry. Please help
Kudremukh said:
Finally I am able to root my Auxus Core X2 3G Tab. For this I first checked the chipset details of tab. I found It is Rock Chip. After searching on net I found 2 links on the web on rooting rockchip based tab rooting
1. "forum.dailymobile.net/index.php?topic=84374.0"
2. "tabletrepublic.com/forum/teclast-a10-dual-core/how-root-teclast-a10-dual-core-2491.html"
Please check this out
Procedure of rooting:-
1. go to first link and download the App ( it is a chinees app) mentioned in the link
2. Enable USB debug mode on your tab
3. Lauch the application you just downloaded and connect tab to pc
4. if your device not recognised when connected to PC, then you download and install "chinees android manager" application from the second link.
5. If your device recognised then click on " ROOT" button ( actually it is not button, it is a link with chinees language). You can see the image in the second link.
6. Thats it YOUR DEVICE IS NOW ROOTED.
7. In my case I tried twice the same procedure to get root acces.
8. sorry I forgot to mention that, after process is over a Supervu icon will be created in your tab.
9. click it and get access
10. I am not very fluent in english. So if there is any problems in my writing, please excuse
thank you
Kishore Kumar
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vickyturtle said:
Hey the 'chinese android manager' is not able to recognize my device. I connected it after updating the firmware from iberry. Please help
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It is better to try on XP than windows 7
In my case ,my device recognised in windows 7 also.( I am using xp + win 7)
if your device not able to recognise, manually update your drivers from driver folder from the firmware you downloaded from iberry
it will work
my suggetion is use win xp

does anyone here has battery drain issue? my battery drains from 65 to 38 in 2 min, confirmed via bbs

Kudremukh said:
It is better to try on XP than windows 7
In my case ,my device recognised in windows 7 also.( I am using xp + win 7)
if your device not able to recognise, manually update your drivers from driver folder from the firmware you downloaded from iberry
it will work
my suggetion is use win xp
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Hmm, tried updating/reinstalling drivers on win7 but didn't work. Mine XP PC is down at the moment.So couldn't try on it.
I requested a support ticket on iberry site for the adb drivers. May be if few more requests came they will provide the drivers.

rk3066- Rooting process
vickyturtle said:
Hmm, tried updating/reinstalling drivers on win7 but didn't work. Mine XP PC is down at the moment.So couldn't try on it.
I requested a support ticket on iberry site for the adb drivers. May be if few more requests came they will provide the drivers.
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I am not sure if this will work for Corex2. Please have a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040860
I will try this method, when I get some time and will let you know the update.

Bluetooth issue
Hi Friends,
Did anye tried sending office 2010 files from your laptop to auxus core x2? Also did you verify if you can play media from tablet through laptop. Its not working for me, even i got the replacement product but still no go. So raised a ticket again with iberry. Need your help if this issues with all the products?
Also when i install the driver in windows 7 for auxus x2 3g, i found a blue question mark on the device manager, is it the same for others too?
After rooting will this support 3G dongle any how? actually i read somewhere in the website
Please let me know the other disadvantages here, i am still waiting for my replacement product!!!!!

Auxus Core X2 3G
Hi Friends,
I got my tablet replaced but have the same issue. Bluetooth media service is not connected to my laptop from tablet.
The speaker is very low cant able to hear anythings.
Is it possible if the speaker issue solved if any custom rom is installed?

Gionee Pioneer P2 Root & Custom Recovery (CWM-Unofficial)

hello everyone!
Mid-range droids from Gionee, Pioneer P2 Root Method
Steps to Install Custom Recovery
1. You have minimum 60% charge on your phone else you might get stuck while the update process is running on your device.
2. Remove any security or Anti-virus app if you have them installed.
3. Enable USB Debugging. This can be don by Settings>Applications>Development and making sure that USB Debugging is checked.
4. Download MTK ADB DRIVERS and install on your PC
5. Use only original USB data cable.
# working internet connection (on pc or your p2
# computer(laptop or desktop)
# Rooting tool plus drivers.
Double click on Pdanet Driver to start installation
it ask you to choose phone manufacture, choose others & connect your phone to computer
Wait for 10 to 20 sec, then press the OK button
After the driver installation, Then Restart your Computer
Download the motochopper rooting tool
Now connect your P2 to computer via USB cable. (don't turn on USB Mass storage)
Then Open motochopper folder and do this
Window user :- double click the Runme.bat file
Ubuntu user open terminal & navigate to the extracted folder & execute “./run.sh“.
(approve adb connection from your pc on your device, if it ask to do so. Do not turn on USB storage on your Pioneer P2)
Wait for 10 sec, Then Press Ok Button
Your Phone will now Reboot (restart) automatically.
After the phone reboots, open app drawer & search for a newly installed app called Super User.
links
1usb drivers: http://pdanet.co/bin/PdaNetA4126.exe
2Motochopper(root tool): http://vulnfactory.org/public/motochopper.zip
Extra
Gionee Driver Pack & PC Suit
Download
Disclaimer -I am not responsible for any damage that your device may face during this process. The developer is also not responsible for the same. There are little chances that your device may face any issue. However, try this at your own risk. This process voids the warranty of your device.
WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT BLAME ME IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE. PLEASE PROCEED ONLY IF YOU KNOW HOW TO RESTORE YOUR PHONE BACK TO WORKING CONDITION.

ClockworkMod Recovery Gionee Pioneer P2
Thread Will Update Soon, Undergoing Development

i have one question, does this device has 5pt touch? I am planning to buy one and having this thread encourages me more to pick this one. thanks. ^_^

Able to post a few pictures to see?

please help me unbrick my gionee p2 i got it brickd after i deleted some stock apps...sum1 shuld plz help me with his nandroid backup

rahulsby said:
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can you upload the stock ROM?

I am little busy now. Give more time
Sure I will Upload Stock Rom (flashable Zip for Unbrick our P2)

How to use mtk droid tool backup
rjspark89 said:
can you upload the stock ROM?
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I don't know what I actually did with my P2 phone, it doesn't connect to network again and it displays NO SIM CARD DETECTED in both sim 1 and 2. I already backed up the rom using mtk droid tool before all this happened but I can't seem to make anything of the backed up files of close to 2.5G in order to get my phone working fine and well again. Please help.

daves3ng said:
I don't know what I actually did with my P2 phone, it doesn't connect to network again and it displays NO SIM CARD DETECTED in both sim 1 and 2. I already backed up the rom using mtk droid tool before all this happened but I can't seem to make anything of the backed up files of close to 2.5G in order to get my phone working fine and well again. Please help.
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download sp flash tool.....install drivers..then off yr phone click on scatter loading and choose the scatter file from backup....and connect your phone without battery hit download or f9 and insert your battery.....if it dosent work.....got to waltonforum.com choose smart phone thread n enter f2 forum after that enter official release.......folow d instructions and unbrick yr phone.HIT THANKS BUTTON IF I HELP YOU
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daves3ng said:
I don't know what I actually did with my P2 phone, it doesn't connect to network again and it displays NO SIM CARD DETECTED in both sim 1 and 2. I already backed up the rom using mtk droid tool before all this happened but I can't seem to make anything of the backed up files of close to 2.5G in order to get my phone working fine and well again. Please help.
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. Here's what you need, to begin with : 1. A Gionee
P2 with more than 50% charge (less will do but try
and be safe), 2. A Windows PC, 3. The Gionee P2
usb cable.
Got it all? Good for you. Take a breath. Relax. And
now... here we go.
First, download the Walton Primo F2 stock rom
from HERE - http://www.mediafire.com/download/
terzpsp1k1jw8a2/F2_firmware.rar
Now, unrar the archive. Once you are done with
that, you have to install the usb driver in your
computer so that your phone gets recognized even
when it’s turned off and without a battery. And you
must do so manually. So first, unzip the ‘USB
VCOM Driver’ package inside the ‘Drivers’ folder.
Now the installation. Here’s how you go about
that.
In Windows, go to Control Panel and open Device
Manager.
Click any of the device groups you see here.
From ‘Action Menu’, select ‘Add Legacy Hardware’
The ‘Add Hardware Wizard’ will open up. Click
Next.
Select ‘Install the hardware that I manually select
from a list (Advanced)’
Click Next 2 times, then click the ‘Have Disk’
button
Click Browse and find where the downloaded,
unrar-ed firmware folder is. Go to Drivers > USB
VCOM Driver > select the .inf file compatible with
your Windows OS (XP, Vista or Win7, 32 bit or 64
bit)
Click Open and OK. The driver will be listed. Then
click Next. The driver will finish installing.
Well, now that you’re done with the driver
installation, time to flash your phone using SP
Tools.
Go to ‘Flash Tools’ folder, unrar the
SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1312.0.139 package, click
3-4 times to go deep into it where there will be a
collection of files, find the little blue ‘Flash_tool’
application file, double click on it to run. The
interface will open up.
Click on ‘Download Agent’, browse to the same
folder where you found the ‘Flash_tool’ application,
and select MTK_AllinONne_DA.
Now click on scatter loading, browse to Software >
Primo-F2_0301_T5159. Then select the text
document called ‘MT6572_Android_scatter’.
Now click Firmware-> Upgrade and then connect
the usb cable with moble while the battery is
removed.
Now insert battery. It’ll star downloading. Hold
your breath and wait.
After a few minutes it will show a pop up saying
‘Firmware Upgrade’ with a nice green circle. Now,
you’re done. Next time you turn on your phone it
will be running a shiny new rom, and work like a
newly-bought phone!
Of course, don’t forget to do a factory reset first
thing when you boot up your phone!

I tried installing an app but what I was getting was insufficient memory when I still have about 795mb on my internal storage and 4GB on my SD card,what can I do to rectify this problem?
Sent from my P2 using xda app-developers app
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I tried installing an app but what I was getting was insufficient memory when I still have about 795mb on my internal storage and 4GB on my SD card,what can I do to rectify this problem?
Sent from my P2 using xda app-developers app

Guys i have a issue with the phone the phone does gets warm at the bottom with normal usage with games it gets hot
atleast my p2 gets need to confirm with other user????????????

anand1712 said:
Guys i have a issue with the phone the phone does gets warm at the bottom with normal usage with games it gets hot
atleast my p2 gets need to confirm with other user????????????
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man is normal....just try to keep the phone in a cool and dry place...next change your network connection to 2G or Edge...3G networks overheat and drain phone battery

Im looking to buy this phone. can anyone please post a mini review? like its music, free ram, battery etc?

dyulay said:
i have one question, does this device has 5pt touch? I am planning to buy one and having this thread encourages me more to pick this one. thanks. ^_^
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yes P2 have 5pt Touch :good:

habunath said:
Im looking to buy this phone. can anyone please post a mini review? like its music, free ram, battery etc?
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Battery is pretty Good. The 1,700 mAh battery is big for a budget phone with a 4-inch WVGA display. It have dual core processor In my use battery lasted about 24-35 Hrs. I was surprised P2 have HSPA+ Connectivity
, this phone uses Gionee’s own UI. I feel that Phones needs at least 756 MB RAM (it have only 512MB, But it is enough for budget phone)
Gionee Pioneer P2 performed very well. Unfortunately P2's 5 megapixel camera disappoints. It is fixed Focus. pictures look really washed out and dull. Over light Exposure. Overall P2 is Good

khaynoni said:
I tried installing an app but what I was getting was insufficient memory when I still have about 795mb on my internal storage and 4GB on my SD card,what can I do to rectify this problem?
Sent from my P2 using xda app-developers app
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I tried installing an app but what I was getting was insufficient memory when I still have about 795mb on my internal storage and 4GB on my SD card,what can I do to rectify this problem?
Sent from my P2 using xda app-developers app
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Could you post Some Screen Shoot of P2 Camera , Please

cwm?
Where's link for cwm?? or its isn't out? Actually I can make it by my own. links please.

[Guide][Root] - Nextbook NX007HD

I recently got one of these, I imagine quite a few people did (sale this year on em), and could find no documentation on how to root it. Hopefully this hits google and will help all the other users out there! I did not make the software but gave it a go and it worked fine.
How to Root your Nextbook NX007HD
Google and download Cydia Impactor (First result on Google) Extract it (desktop, wherever you prefer)
Enable USB Debugging on your Tablet (Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging)
Plug up your Tablet via USB, do not turn usb storage on, let windows try (and most likely fail) at installing drivers.
Launch Impactor and select USB Driver Scan from the top menu (under USB). Let it do it's thing, reboot your PC after.
Verify your tablet/android device is showing up on the start-bar as being plugged up/in (bottom right area)(this may not be needed depending on your setup)
Relaunch Impactor (if rebooted ) and hit the Start Button
Let it do it's thing.
You should be rooted :victory: now go install SuperUser!
I should additionally note in my experience the SuperUser by ChaindsDD does not properly catch/work, but the one by CWM does.
Hope this helped everyone out who was slightly concerned when they couldn't find a root method someone else had tried/verified!

Thank You
I got the NX007HD cause it was on sale, before needing this one I head bought a tablet Craigslist and it WS already rooted.
I have never rooted before and tryed the one click root which didn't would and came across this and after spending all day trying to root it with or help it was done in under 10 mins I can't thank you enough.
P.S by any chance cukdu tell me how I could change the start up screen?
niftypixelz said:
I recently got one of these, I imagine quite a few people did (sale this year on em), and could find no documentation on how to root it. Hopefully this hits google and will help all the other users out there! I did not make the software but gave it a go and it worked fine.
How to Root your Nextbook NX007HD
Google and download Cydia Impactor (First result on Google) Extract it (desktop, wherever you prefer)
Enable USB Debugging on your Tablet (Settings > Developer Options > USB debugging)
Plug up your Tablet via USB, do not turn usb storage on, let windows try (and most likely fail) at installing drivers.
Launch Impactor and select USB Driver Scan from the top menu (under USB). Let it do it's thing, reboot your PC after.
Verify your tablet/android device is showing up on the start-bar as being plugged up/in (bottom right area)(this may not be needed depending on your setup)
Relaunch Impactor (if rebooted ) and hit the Start Button
Let it do it's thing.
You should be rooted :victory: now go install SuperUser!
I should additionally note in my experience the SuperUser by ChaindsDD does not properly catch/work, but the one by CWM does.
Hope this helped everyone out who was slightly concerned when they couldn't find a root method someone else had tried/verified!
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WHERE usb driver

jlneely said:
P.S by any chance cukdu tell me how I could change the start up screen?
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You unfortunately can only change one of the three images on boot animation (no idea why, have tried many diff ways!)
Check this out : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334927
ming ming said:
WHERE usb driver
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Be sure to hit > Usb > Driver Scan at the top of Impactor as noted in the instructions!
Glad this helped you, I've rooted a few other friends tables (same model) with no problems!

Upgrade
Do you know where I can find help to upgrade the firmware from 4.1.1 to any later version, or if this is even possible for this model?
I am trying to download Angry Birds for my daughter, but it says that its not compatible with this version firmware.

No upgrade needed!
dannybz said:
Do you know where I can find help to upgrade the firmware from 4.1.1 to any later version, or if this is even possible for this model?
I am trying to download Angry Birds for my daughter, but it says that its not compatible with this version firmware.
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Hello dannybz,
Last weekend I was able to install many apps on my niece's tablets, (Angry Birds, Hay Day, Google earth, Ninja Fruit cut) :good:
After rooting the tablet with the great instructions you found here, you have to install an app called: "Market Helper" and follow the instructions...
codekiem.com/2013/02/13/market-helper/
Then you can install many apps you want...
Hope it can help you... It helped me a lot.
(I did this on 2 tablets with Android 4.1... the original version that comes with the tablet)

Can you provide a dump of original rom for this tablet?
Been trying to get a hold of it since forever.

"No such device" Error
Hi! I'm trying to use Cydia Impactor on my Nextbook NX007hd tablet but get error "No such Device" and sound like disconnecting from USB port.. can anybody help me please?

Nextbook model: next7100kld can be root?
thanks

Lenovo A8-5500-HV A8-5500-H ROMS

Good day!
I am posting here in the hope it helps someone. If I am posting in the wrong place or doing something else wrong please do let me know.
I am going to post some links & some text instructions but will explain the outline first.
I own a Lenovo A8-5500-H tablet, lenovo H variants according to the internet are made with the same hardware as their HV varients but a different ROM. H's have 3g data & wifi but not voice calling, HV's have 3d data & wifi & voice calling. After some googling & translating from Russian I discovered the ROM for the H but not the HV, then a few days ago the HV was posted - with the most dreadful instructions in Russian that translated poorly & still involved some faffing around. Anywho I can confirm that you can load the HV rom onto the H and get the 3g calls and all the other pre installed lenovo stuff. The phone is not rooted. The only advantage is that the H is about £50 less than the HV to purchase.
I have permission of the author to share his program and the rom. My links are to the russian lenovo forum where you may have to register.
After the links I will put my own instructions (within this post) which are much easier to follow than russian ones. Again I hope this helps someone.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/files/file/582-lenovo-a8-a5500-a5500hv-a442-000-017-140709-row-call/ this is th a8-5500-hv rom.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=15372 this is the lenovo driver pack - you need to use this & not windows own.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/files/file/549-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B0-lenovo-a8-%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%B4-442-a5500h-a442-000-013-140526-row/ this is the original ROM incase you make a mistake and need to start again.
NOT FOR USE ON THE -F VARIANT.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
This is not a direct translation. This provides directions for installing the Lenovo A8-5500-HV Rom onto a Lenovo A8-5500-H device for the perpose of making 3g calls. I have tested this function and method and verify that it works.
However I take no responsibility for you or you device.
Apparently with Lenovo wherever they have a H & HV variant the hardware is the same and the ROMs interchangeable. I have not verified this.
Lets go!
1. Don't Panic. If it doesn't work, you should not have bricked your device, just reload the original ROM.
2. Equipment needed - USB lead to attach device to PC / laptop, preferably the original but another powered lead will do the job ... Your tablet ... a laptop or PC ....
3. Files needed .. Original rom for if you go wrong, called A5500H_A442_000_013_140526_ROW at the time of writing. The new Rom called A5500HV_A442_000_017_140709_ROW, the drivers called LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.0.10
4. Time, less than an hour. Maybe half that time.
Apparently 99% of lenovo phones & tablets use the same driver. If yours doesn't I may be able to help but I may not.
(Potential problems:
Windows XP can get confused. You may need to install windows media player 11.)
5. On the PC / Laptop
Unzip the driver file and run it.
6.Unzip the new rom.
7. Have device manager open. You want the tablet to show as MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM port (COM44) or some variant of this. so on Windows 7 or 8 install the divers (without the tablet plugged in).
8. Ensure your tablet is TURNED OFF (seriously this is not a typo) and plug it in. If you the the meditek stuff all well and good. If not you have to be QUICK
9. In the 2 seconds that the device manager says unknown device, right click on it and update driver (pointing the to previously unzipped driver files).
10. Remove the tablet from the laptop / PC
11. Run Flash_tool.exe which is part of the unzipped rom.
12. Click on scatter loading.
13. Go to the folder target_bin and select the file MT6582_scatter_LVP5-3G-ROW-Voice.1.017.01
14. Tick the box called DA-DL with all Checksum (again dont panic if you forget - it just wont work & you have to try again)
15. Click button called Upgrade firmware.
16. Plug in the still powered off tablet. there will be some flashing. If not check the tablet to make sure it's not doing anything, unplug phone, wait a minute and start again.
17. When you see a bright green circle it is complete.
18. You may now unplug your tablet and turn it on.
If you are using the software with another lenovo device, if the battery is removable please do so before plugging into the PC / Laptop.
All ROM & software work was by Steaven on the Lenovo Forum. Google translate, common sense, guesswork and trial and error provided by MSU in order to provide English directions that make sense.

Hi,
Mad saint uden said:
9. In the 2 seconds that the device manager says unknown device, right click on it and update driver (pointing the to previously unzipped driver files).
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I got stuck at this point. But I know why. Win7 x64 bit system and I can only install signed drivers! None of these drivers have a digital signature.
I shall go dig out an old XP system I have and see how it goes.
Are we absolutely certain that regular windows drivers will not do for this process?
And has anyone rooted one of theses yet? And has anyone worked out how people can move application data (Maps for Navfree I am thinking of) from the internal memory to an SD Card?
Many thanks for your info on this.
Des. . .

If you go into the settings you can select 'allow unsigned drivers' , or go through the device manager and do the driver that way, or just click 'continue anyway' I have w7x64 and this worked fine....
I've not rooted it yet. But I don't need to now I have phone calls.
It lets me install to SD card as in the settings on the lab I selected sd card as my main storage point...there are a few apps however that wont flag up the option.
I hope some of the above helps.

Hi,
I did find This topic in my travels as it seemed that all the drivers in the download you mentioned were for "Lenovo" this or that.
For the moment I have that installed and the device flashes to a point and then seems to stop...
Or maybe I'm impatient..
Des. . .

Hi,
Ahhh... Sneaky tablet..
So, when plugging in the USB I noticed that it would "semi-start and show a power/charge indicator. This would disappear after a minute and all would go dark. So whilst I thought the tablet was off, it wasn't. I thought about this for a moment and then pressed and held the power button. That did turn it off for real.
I also noticed that the ROM updated also became much more agitated and active, with a light green bar at the bottom actually seeming to do the ROM update.
And yes, with the driver I linked to and really powering off once plugged in and then clicking the "Update ROM" button all was updated.
Can I just confirm, does your Lenovo have GPS as well?
Des. . .

Mad saint uden said:
Good day!
I am posting here in the hope it helps someone. If I am posting in the wrong place or doing something else wrong please do let me know.
I am going to post some links & some text instructions but will explain the outline first.
I own a Lenovo A8-5500-H tablet, lenovo H variants according to the internet are made with the same hardware as their HV varients but a different ROM. H's have 3g data & wifi but not voice calling, HV's have 3d data & wifi & voice calling. After some googling & translating from Russian I discovered the ROM for the H but not the HV, then a few days ago the HV was posted - with the most dreadful instructions in Russian that translated poorly & still involved some faffing around. Anywho I can confirm that you can load the HV rom onto the H and get the 3g calls and all the other pre installed lenovo stuff. The phone is not rooted. The only advantage is that the H is about £50 less than the HV to purchase.
I have permission of the author to share his program and the rom. My links are to the russian lenovo forum where you may have to register.
After the links I will put my own instructions (within this post) which are much easier to follow than russian ones. Again I hope this helps someone.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/files/file/582-lenovo-a8-a5500-a5500hv-a442-000-017-140709-row-call/ this is th a8-5500-hv rom.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=15372 this is the lenovo driver pack - you need to use this & not windows own.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/files/file/549-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B0-lenovo-a8-%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%B4-442-a5500h-a442-000-013-140526-row/ this is the original ROM incase you make a mistake and need to start again.
NOT FOR USE ON THE -F VARIANT.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS
This is not a direct translation. This provides directions for installing the Lenovo A8-5500-HV Rom onto a Lenovo A8-5500-H device for the perpose of making 3g calls. I have tested this function and method and verify that it works.
However I take no responsibility for you or you device.
Apparently with Lenovo wherever they have a H & HV variant the hardware is the same and the ROMs interchangeable. I have not verified this.
Lets go!
1. Don't Panic. If it doesn't work, you should not have bricked your device, just reload the original ROM.
2. Equipment needed - USB lead to attach device to PC / laptop, preferably the original but another powered lead will do the job ... Your tablet ... a laptop or PC ....
3. Files needed .. Original rom for if you go wrong, called A5500H_A442_000_013_140526_ROW at the time of writing. The new Rom called A5500HV_A442_000_017_140709_ROW, the drivers called LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.0.10
4. Time, less than an hour. Maybe half that time.
Apparently 99% of lenovo phones & tablets use the same driver. If yours doesn't I may be able to help but I may not.
(Potential problems:
Windows XP can get confused. You may need to install windows media player 11.)
5. On the PC / Laptop
Unzip the driver file and run it.
6.Unzip the new rom.
7. Have device manager open. You want the tablet to show as MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM port (COM44) or some variant of this. so on Windows 7 or 8 install the divers (without the tablet plugged in).
8. Ensure your tablet is TURNED OFF (seriously this is not a typo) and plug it in. If you the the meditek stuff all well and good. If not you have to be QUICK
9. In the 2 seconds that the device manager says unknown device, right click on it and update driver (pointing the to previously unzipped driver files).
10. Remove the tablet from the laptop / PC
11. Run Flash_tool.exe which is part of the unzipped rom.
12. Click on scatter loading.
13. Go to the folder target_bin and select the file MT6582_scatter_LVP5-3G-ROW-Voice.1.017.01
14. Tick the box called DA-DL with all Checksum (again dont panic if you forget - it just wont work & you have to try again)
15. Click button called Upgrade firmware.
16. Plug in the still powered off tablet. there will be some flashing. If not check the tablet to make sure it's not doing anything, unplug phone, wait a minute and start again.
17. When you see a bright green circle it is complete.
18. You may now unplug your tablet and turn it on.
If you are using the software with another lenovo device, if the battery is removable please do so before plugging into the PC / Laptop.
All ROM & software work was by Steaven on the Lenovo Forum. Google translate, common sense, guesswork and trial and error provided by MSU in order to provide English directions that make sense.
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tanks for this help
i can not register this russian site.because The question security is russian language
Какой месяц в году третий по счёту?
the answer?
tanks advance

Hi,
mzc1993 said:
tanks for this help
i can not register this russian site.because The question security is russian language
Какой месяц в году третий по счёту?
the answer?
tanks advance
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That says "What month of the year the third in a row" according to google!
Bing is less cryptic: "What month in year third". So March should be the answer.
I managed to register, eventually. Do make sure to check the two last boxes, one is for Admin emails and the other is to accept the terms and conditions.
Des. . .

CTCNetwork said:
Hi,
Ahhh... Sneaky tablet..
So, when plugging in the USB I noticed that it would "semi-start and show a power/charge indicator. This would disappear after a minute and all would go dark. So whilst I thought the tablet was off, it wasn't. I thought about this for a moment and then pressed and held the power button. That did turn it off for real.
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Des. . .
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Hi Des
I am experiencing the same problem with powering the device completely off. Could you go step by step on how you are doing this? Like, at what stage are you pressing and holding the power button and for how long are you holding it for? When I tried it, the tablet just rebooted.
Thanks.
Norman

Hi,
1) Power off the tablet: no power or USB connected to the device.
2) Fire up the firmware update software on the PC, USB cable in and ready.
3) Select the ROM to update with in the software.
4) Plug in the USB cable to the tablet. At this point you should see the green battery charging image on the tablet.
5) Press power off for a couple of seconds (2-3). Tablet should now be turned off.
6) Fire up the software/ROM update on the PC.
If you see the updater flash through the first stages of the update and then seeming pause when doing the actual ROM update the tablet is on. Press power off again. You should then see the update actually loading onto the tablet. Should take about 5-10 minutes from there.
Luck...
Des. . .

Hi,
Just to let people know, there now appears to be an OTA update of about 94Mb in size..
Is there any way to capture this or save it allow uploading?
Des. . .

Flashed wrong recovery img lenovo a5500-f
Hello all
I found this thread after lots of searching
This morning i flashed the wrong recovery img to my lenovo a5500-f tablet
Now when it starts i only get this error:wrong kernel image shutdown inx... Seconds
And poof of goes the tablet
No i allready downloaded stock firmware wich comes with alot of files
And i dont. Have a cleu on how to start can u guys point me in the right direction
On how to flash the stock firmware whilest the tablet is in this state?
What i do know is that i have to install the usb driver and then what plz any help
Is welcome

Hi,
Is yours an A8?
If so read through the topic get the drivers I linked to.
Install the flash tool if you haven't already.
When you connect the device via USB, do you see the battery charge on screen? If so press power for avcouple of seconds.
Flash a full A8-5500 ROM for your f.
Des. . .

Hi des,
Yes its its an a8-50 a5500-f
Wil the flashtool be with the drivers
That is what iam confused about..
Also the link is not working for me could you link those plz edit nvm have link working des...
Also when i plug in the tab i get that shutdown error but that its probably because of faulty drivers...
Greetings pascal
Il keep u posted ty for ur quick awnser
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Hi,
You'll need to get a ROM for the 5500-F then, I believe that Russian forum/site also have a copy of that ROM available.
Also have a look at This. May help...
You could also do a google search for "Lenovo A8-50 A5500 ROM"
Des. . .

Now i was wondering since i only
Flashed wrong recovery img could i only flas the recovery img?
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Update
Hi guys my tab is all running again succesfully flashed stock firmware
Now only thing isits no longer rootable using vroot wich is strange....
Anyone know how to root these
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Reboot again and again
CTCNetwork said:
Hi,
1) Power off the tablet: no power or USB connected to the device.
2) Fire up the firmware update software on the PC, USB cable in and ready.
3) Select the ROM to update with in the software.
4) Plug in the USB cable to the tablet. At this point you should see the green battery charging image on the tablet.
5) Press power off for a couple of seconds (2-3). Tablet should now be turned off.
6) Fire up the software/ROM update on the PC.
If you see the updater flash through the first stages of the update and then seeming pause when doing the actual ROM update the tablet is on. Press power off again. You should then see the update actually loading onto the tablet. Should take about 5-10 minutes from there.
Luck...
Des. . .
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Hi Des!
I follow your list and the tablet is rebooting every time! :crying:
I simply can't turn it off!
Any suggestion?
Thanks, Andrew

Hi,
Power it off first. When powered up press and hold the power button. Select Power off from the menu.
Get the laptop/PC ready with the image, plug the usb cable into the laptop/pc and then the tablet.
You should see the green battery icon on screen showing charge state.
When it has gone, press and hold the power again for about 2 seconds.
Then try the firmware update.
Des. . .

Hi,
Thanks for your help, but when I "press and hold the power again for about 2 second" the tablet is rebooting!
With a shorter power press i can switch the secreen on/off, but a longer press reboot it every time!
My battery icon is a big blue one, not a green one! Maybe i have a different version?
Model number: Lenovo A5500-H
Android: 4.4.2
Build number:A5500H_A442_00_025_141027_ROW
Hm?
Andrew

Hi,
All I can suggest is trial and error. It took me a a couple of goes to get it right.
But when you see that battery icon you know the device is on. Maybe a 1 second press? If I remember, you may feel a slight vibration to indicate that the tablet goes off. Soon as you feel that let go of the power button.
Mine was an A8-50 5500H but is now HV
Des. . .