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I was working on a ICS based hoppy rom. Unfortunately I just had a catastrophic screen failure, apparently when my laptop bag fell last night, it landed with enough force to shatter the screen on my nextbook! Oh well. it may be a while before I can work on anything to further the version I was working on.
FYI- Due to work, my time is very limited for working on the next version of Hoppy Rom. I apologize in advance. The company I work for is
setting up new engine test cells in China, and my self and 2 other people are main points of support! again Sorry for anything new taking so long!
DOCHOPPY HAS BEEN SIGHTED (Other than on a DAYZ server...Stay tuned.
Ok I have decided to pass along what I have been working on.
Warning***
This is for the Nextbook 7 premium ONLY!
Known working on Nextbook 7 premium tablets with serial numbers starting:YF1011
DocHoppy Presents!
DocHoppyRom Full On Root v2.0
and
DocHoppy Cramfs Style 3.0
Based off the official update image released by nextbook.
Major thanks to FINLESS BOB!!! GREAT HELPFUL GUY!
PRESENTING DOC HOPPY ROM
CRAMFS STYLE 3.0
AND
FULL ON ROOT v2.0
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for Bricked Tablets. This is known to work on tablet with SN starting with YF1011, and some YF1211.
First you will need to decide which version of the Rom you are going to load. The CRAMFS Style version has SU but you CANNOT write to the /system directory. This is a good all around Rom for those who may need SU but do not need to write to /system.
Full On Root is just that, you have full read write to the /system and can customize the Rom to your hreats content.
HOW TO INSTALL:
TO FLASH CRAMFS STYLE 3.0 Put the UPDATE.IMG file from the Cramfstyle Folder onto your SD card, while tablet is on and follow the on screen instructions.
After running the self extracting Zip file you will have a directory containing the following folders and files.
Drivers (folder)
CramfsStyle(folder)
FullonRoot(folder)
Log(folder)
Language(folder)
Readmefirst.txt
Rkusb.log
RkusbComm.dll
Setting.ini
RK29update.exe
TO FLASH CRAMFS STYLE 3.0 Put the UPDATE.IMG file from the Cramfstyle Folder onto your SD card, while tablet is on and follow the on screen instructions.
To flash Full On ROOT, Plug your nextbook into your PC via usb cable. Turn your nextbook over and with a safety pin or something of similar size, press and hold the reset button for 2 to 3 seconds.
Run the RK29update.exe
Select your Rom files via the boxes containing the .... And navigate to the correct directory for the rom you want to install.
Insert eache file in order according to the update tool.
Clear IDB. (this is like a lowlevel format for the Rom tool:
After the Tool says OK. Select Run. This will begin to load the Rom onto your tablet. It will go through loading and then checking the Rom install.
After the Rom loads and the tool comes back with an OK, patiently wait for the tablet to reboot, and load the new ROM. If the tablet is still connected to the pc via USB when the rom boots it will show the screen allowing you to select weather or not to turn on USB storage. Press the home key and you will be given a choice of Golauncher or Rklauncher. (go lock is a screen lock program.)
Enjoy the Rom!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for Bricked Tablets. This is known to work on tablet with SN starting with YF1011, and some YF1211.
Features for both Roms:
Complete and correctly working market. It now correctly associates the tablet to your gmail account allowing purchases from market.
Launcher 3.0 as well as Go launcher ex. Launcher 3.0 was pulled from an rk2918 firmware3.0 update and put into this rom.
Google Calendar is now back and working correctly.
Original Email is back and working correctly.
Included Kindle App
Included Estrongs file explorer.
Both have SU though the Cramfs version cannot write to SW.
Removed Apps Added in last release and return to more of a original rom state.
Rom is pretty clean. And seems speedy.
Cramfs Style 3.0 Rom has 200mb internal Ram +/-
Full On Root 2.0 has 894MB of Free Internal Ram.
Cheers!
DocHoppy
www.freaktab.com
Keep in mind this is the first version of this ROM. There will be updates and changes made.
FUTURE CHANGES:
Custom Theme Changes.
More Tweaks to the system.
Long Term Wants:
Power Menu change to include recovery boot.
Power Menu change to include restart.
This is a work in progress.
Known working on Nextbook 7 premium tablets with serial numbers starting:YF1011
Linked here for image.
Non Add Showing Link.
DocHoppyFullOnRoot2.0
New Cramfs style Rom is still Available Here.
DocHoppyCramfsstyle3.0
To install DocHoppyRomv3.0, rename .img file to update.img, download update.img file, copy to SD card, and follow the prompt.
DocHoppyCramfsstyle3.0
Enjoy.
Disclaimer:
Not responsible for bricked tablets.
Enjoy!
Also visit www.freaktab.com
So freaking sweet, great work on RW!
I used Wendal's tool to decompress the cramfs file system.
As for the /system, Because the device uses cramfs, and based on everything I have read, using Wendal's tool to decompress the file system, make the changes, and compress is the only way I can see to be able to
customize the rom for the device. The image is rooted, but after the update.img is compressed, the /system file remains read only. I tested this using root explorer, but anything requiring su works fine. But all hope may not be lost, I was reading on a chumby forum someone suggested using mkfs.jffs to make it writable, but further down it notes that you would need to change the kernel (easy enough to recompile I think), to utilize a different file system. The boot loader would also need to be modified, something I am not ready to try and tackle just yet, I think I would be bricking my nextbook pretty quickly.
It is a start and I am actually learning a lot as I go.
Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.
I am definitely a long time user / cyanogenmod / aosp fan, but as far as ripping open .img files its definitely new territory, I tried to find an internal SD card like the nook has, to maybe dump it, but I cannot find such a beast. Any progress you make is awesome. So do things like root explorer work, just not on /system due to cramfs?
Correct, root explorer does work, but due to cramfs, it does not allow you to toggle to rw from ro on the /system.
Working on taking apart apk's and customizing and rebuilding and resigning next.
just flashed this rom and it works great!
How would I go about doing a custom boot animation or image?
... even if it means flashing a new rom from clean?
This is great. Thanks. The only question I have is why do I see so few items in Market? Does it have anyhting to do with compatability?
Calendar & Sync Access
First, thank you for your work.
Before I update by Next7P, have you included Google Calendar and Sync access in this update?
I use MyPhoneExplorer and will need calendar sync to work so I can fully use for business.
Thanks.
There is another method to get Google Market on the Next7P, I am a new user so I can not post the link, but google , forums Whirlpool net au archive 1756859
, very easy and works great, but cannot get sync to work.
Dan,
Thanks for the responses!
sgtfoo : You can use Wendal's rk29xx tool to take a copy of my rom image, or the original update downloadable from nextbookusa.com, and
unpack it. You then have access to the system directory in an editable format. you can go into the system folder /system/media and replace the bootanimation.zip file with another one. Just be sure the image format is 480x 800 and that the zip file has 0% compression ratio. After you make the changes, just repack .img file via Wendal's tool and reflash.
dodoclub : Not sure why. I have a full market. You might try clearing the data and cache for the market. My market shows pretty full, I.E. I got 31050 entries when I searched for facebook in the market.
Danno65: Actually that is something I have been working on. I can get my google calendar to sync, currently I am using a calendar from the market called Jorte, which works great, how ever, googles actual calendar.apk closes unexpectedly, I am thinking it is just a version problem with the calendar, but haven't had a lot of time to follow up on it.
FYI here is the link to Wendal's tool, which makes it much easier to work on the update.img file.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B8hUXYDeoy_hNTc1YTVkYTMtNTNjZS00YjI2LTgyNDYtYjRjZjFmODdiZTQ1&pli=1
Cheers!
If you have any request or questions please feel free to ask, I will help anyway I can.
Thanks Dochoppy
Got one of these tablets for Christmass to replace an old broken tablet I use for work.
Google hosts our work email, so I still need to get Contacts and Appointments going, but I maybe able to side load them.
Noticed build.prop still has ro.secure=1. This prevents adb from having root access??
Calendar & Sync Access
DocHoppy,
I came across a post where the "Calendar.apk" and "CalendarProvider.apk" files must be in the "system/app" directory to work properly, I tried to copy these files to the above directory but found it to be read/only, will wendalls tool have to be used to get access to the directory?
Also, did you get your google calendars on your desktop to sync with Jorte on the Next7P, I tried but no luck.
Thanks
Dan
The updated image file worked great, thanks again
Thank you so much for your work in building a new rom for this thing. I am anxiously awaiting a new filesystem so we can have true root. How do we manage to recompile the kernel for ext4 support and change the /system fs?
Hello, first of all, thanks for your work!
I am having trouble loading this rom. it says there's an invalid image file in my sd card and if I want to delete.
Now, I don't know if my tablet is a never or older version of what you guys have...
Next7p
2.3.1
kernel: 2.6.32.27
build: v2.0.7.....
my serial is also different from alot..it starts with YF0511
any help or tips?
markmatters said:
Hello, first of all, thanks for your work!
I am having trouble loading this rom. it says there's an invalid image file in my sd card and if I want to delete.
Now, I don't know if my tablet is a never or older version of what you guys have...
Next7p
2.3.1
kernel: 2.6.32.27
build: v2.0.7.....
my serial is also different from alot..it starts with YF0511
any help or tips?
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I would say the serial number would have something to do with it, check on the site for nextbook and see if your serial is in the same *batch* as ours, if the original serial is in a different group, im assuming the hardware may be slightly different? If so, you can always use his method to repack the original with root.
First off I would like to say that I was very pleased when I came across this thread from another one. I haven't flashed this ROM yet, but plan to. Thank you for your work on this as I have been searching the whole internet since I got this thing [4 weeks now] for some sort of custom ROM. It is hard to use this tablet when I have ICS on my Captivate and Vibrant. GB just isn't as cool.
One thing I hope we can work on is root access, so we then can use Titanium Backup. Then we won't have to manually reload everything when new releases come out.
With all that being said, if there is anything I can do to help, I would love to. Like I said, I plan on flashing this probably tomorrow or Tuesday. Thanks again.
For the record, I got titanium backup working fine on this rooted rom. it is capable. You just need to reboot after it restores a backup.
i'm new to android. glad to see rooted rom finally, keep it up!!!
i have a clarification, any improvement in the booting time? my device took 1min30sec (power ON to ready to use, for me, 90sec seem like not fast enough).
Good luck on improving boot time. And besides a tablet is best used when on all the time... try using the suspend state to quickly wake it. We're just starting with the early versions of this rom... give it time to grow.
Sent from my N7p using XDA App
Build.prop editing
Okay so observation:
Our tablet is not recognized as a "tablet" by the Android market, only and android device.
What prop would I have to edit in order to have us recognized as I tablet. I noticed this when:
I finally managed (through some internet tutorial before this rom) get the market working (the first version, not 3.1+). And when I downloaded apps (I'll use Minecraft Pro as an example) I noticed that the way mine looked and the way the tablet version looked via android market photos and Youtube, ours looks like an enlarged phone version rather than a tablet optimized version. What can I edit to fix this?
Flashed this today... so for it works great. Love the new boot animation. Great work and can not wait for future releases!
Sent from my Nextbook Premium 7 (Doc Hoppy's Rom v02) from the XDA app.
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One thing that would be great on a future release [not sure if it is possible yet with out r/w], would be a bigger data partition for apps. Moving everything large to the SD is ok, just takes longer to boot those apps. A kernel that would allow voltage control app [like CPU Master] to work also. Just a thought!
Since there isn't much information (in English) about how to upgrade the Zopo ZP100 phone to ICS I've now done it myself (after reading a lot of Russian forums using Google Translate I finally took the plunge into the deep end of the pool and just did it).
Files needed
ICS ROM (b79):
http://narod.ru/disk/48456521001.ee...T75_h932_b79_pulid_sw 20120428-14151.rar.html
Root:
http://files.dangerd.org/pub/ZP100//zopo zp100 4.0ROOT by008.rar
Flashtool:
http://narod.ru/disk/44888871001.ee...6c3e795/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1206.01.zip.html
USB Drivers (and a flashtool I didn't use):
http://chinamobiles.org/downloads/zap/ZP100fix.zip
CWM Recovery:
http://files.dangerd.org/pub/ZP100//recovery.img
First of all: Make a note of your IMEI-number(s)
Download the files and unpack all (in seperate folders).
Shutdown the phone and plug it in via USB, Windows will search for a driver which you find in the package ZP100fix.zip (different inf-files depending on windows version).
Unplug phone, remove the battery.
Replace the recovery.img from the ICS ROM with the one downloaded seperately.
Start flashutil.
Load Scatter-file: MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc2.txt
Make sure that Options -> USB Mode is selected.
Click Download
Connect phone (still with no battery, at least I had to leave it out).
Flashing begins.
When all is done it displays an "OK window".
Now reboot the phone and when booted connect to USB again and run Root.bat from the package: zopo zp100 4.0root by008"
Follow on-screen instructions.
I did not need to install any separate Google Apps, it was included in the ROM.
Now you need to add some IMEI-numbers to your phone.
In the original ROM I could only ever see one IMEI for my zp100, so I wrote that down.
IMEI2 I took from an old Nokia I hadn't used for a few years.
Use terminal app or adb shell or whatever to execute the following (replace IMEI_1 and IMEI_2 with your IMEI's):
echo 'AT + EGMR = 1,7, "IMEI_1"'> /dev/pttycmd1
echo 'AT + EGMR = 1,10, "IMEI_2"'> /dev/pttycmd1
Update: Zopo IMEI Tool in English can be downloaded from here: http://depositfiles.com/files/wi41lcuvb (should eliminate the need for the terminal-hack above). If the system language on your phone isn't set to English the utility will be displayed in Chinese by default, so setup your phone to use English before running it.
If you want your external sdcard mounted as /sdcard (/mnt/sdcard) instead of /mnt/sdcard2 you have to replace the /etc/vold.fstab with the following:
http://www.cactuz.net/files/zp100/vold.fstab
Use root-explorer (make a backup of the old one) to replace it, then shutdown your phone and remove the battery, then plug it all back in and start again and your external sdcard shoudl be mounted on /sdcard (/mnt/sdcard) instead.
Hope this helps.
I'll report back here with any bugs etc.
To use RecoveryMod I have to chose it from the menu in MobileUncle Tools or ClockWorkMod Rom Manager, I have not been able to boot to CWM using VolUp+Power.
Some of my favorite apps can't be downloaded from Google Play Market:
Vignette
Endomondo Pro
Snowstorm Weather Widget
GPS Status
I have been able to restore them all using MyBackup Pro and they are running fine, they just aren't compatible according to Play Market.
So any app you really need is good to make a backup of using MyBackup (or Titanium or any other backup app of your choice) so you can restore it if it can't be installed using market after the ICS upgrade.
Note that all these apps can be installed fine on my other devices using ICS (HTC Desire with CM9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 with CM9 or AOKP) so it's this ROM that is the issue AFAIK.
Thank you ... I'll follow up in a couple weeks
Ordered my zopo yesterday (for the second time -- waited 2 weeks from the first store (merimobiles) and then cancelled when they still hadn't shipped it. Hopefully I'll have better luck this time.)
I appreciate you posting this info and will try it out when I get the phone.
Good luck Dave,
I ordered mine from etotalk.com, got it in about a week with DHL used for shipping.
I've updated the first post with some more info in regards to RecoveryMod and mounting external SDcard as /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard).
Since I use this phone daily I will probably not experiment much with it until any new official release is available. But the current one (b79) is good enough.
There are quite a lot of crappy chinese apps (crappy since I don't know what they do and they aren't translated into a language I can understand) installed with this ROM bit they can all be removed using the normal App-menu in the system settings.
imei no.
hello, u said that u have write the imei no. of old nokia phone which u don't use. i want to know that can i also change both the imei no. as i m from india and in india only valid imei no. works, and i m planning to purchase this phone but i am afraid that if the imei no. are not according to india then it will not work so i just wanted to know that if i write my old dual sim phone imei to zopo zp100, will it work without any problem.
rohit: I can't say for sure if the phone actually reports two IMEI's to the service provider, but at least it displays two IMEI's when I check "About phone" in the sytem settings.
Sorry I can't say if it works or not in India.
hello
hyy , i have ihtc one x aka b79 , followed your procedure it works gr8. but i am facing a problem with usb mass storage and am not able to lock into gps any possibilities to fix this error? and does anyone has an access to orignal android 2.3.4 rom for b79 , to restore to previous bug free state?
DaveKnowsAll said:
Ordered my zopo yesterday (for the second time -- waited 2 weeks from the first store (merimobiles) and then cancelled when they still hadn't shipped it. Hopefully I'll have better luck this time.)
I appreciate you posting this info and will try it out when I get the phone.
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hiii from which website did u ordered this phone i am also planning to ordere thinking to order from ttmalls.com is it trustable
official android 4.0 is announced.
Newby with ZP100
I have bought a ZP100 with Pandawill.
Received yesterday. Wait around 10 days from China to France
It seems to be ok but there is no Android Market application (or Android Play store)
So i cannot download my applications that i bought with older phone and my phone is not interesting without applications
There is a chinese application looks like a chinese android market but ... i am french and chinese is only beautiful drawings for me.
I difficultly download some but cannot find others
If i change ICS (what is ICS ? System ?) will i resolve my problem ?
I download 2 files (http://www.zopomobile.com/xiazai.php) this morning but i don't know how to install it and afraid there is only chinese language
MP_MT75_h932_h5500_zwx_20120419-203646_ZYQ_PC.rar
ZP100_20120510new4.0.rar (think is the last android version)
I flashed ROM very often on Windows mobile samsung phones i900 and GTi8000 but i don't know Android (just install Android as 2nd system on GTi8000 Samsung). Hope someone can explain me what to do to improve the basic system
Other problem : sometimes i have no network on the 2 SIMs, all stop. I must stop and reboot the phone. Has somebody the same problem ?
Last : how to switch to recovery mode ?
Thanks
@cuctaz
Can you execute nandroid backup/restore in the recovery mode?
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery
ZP100 and ICS upgrade experiences
Hi Guys,
I bought the ZP100 1,5 weeks ago from etotalk.com.
After 1 week i tried to upgrade to ICS about this and Colonel ZAP's description.
My experiences with the ICS upgrade:
When i received the phone, on that was etotalk v1.0 firmware.
It is a very good customized rooted ROM, works fast and it has just some minor bugs.
The only problem was, it could only read the internal storage, when i insert an external SD card. It was strange, but i accept it programming defects.
I downloaded the official 2.3.6 and this B79 ICS, VCOM (Flash) drivers and the flash program.
At first, i downloaded the ClockWorkMod Recovery for chinese phones.
Unfortunately it is make a factory reset on the phone, but after you customize it, you can make full backup about your ROM.
IMPORTANT! Copy the backup to your computer, because the ICS ROM formatted my external SD
This is very recommended, because...
At first i installed the linked B79 ICS ROM.
The default language is chinese, but it contains english, so if you know the android, it is not a challenge to change it. It couldn't read the internal memory neither, just after format it.
It wasn't rooted, and deleted IMEI. When i tried to root (different way as 2.3.6, need USB debug mode and ADB) the Windows doesn't recognize the ADB driver. The driver wasn't in Android SDK, and i can't download it (i haven't tried it on Linux yet). For a moment Windows showed it found HTC Dream device. I downloaded HTC drivers, but it didn't work with it neither.
Without this you can't restore the IMEI.
Ok, go back to the official 2.3.6.
I flashed it back. Almost the same effects. Default chinese language, the internal memory cannot readable. I could root it and install CWM recovery back.
Basically it doesn't contains Play store, but you can install it.
The ROM full of chinese programmes and my experience was it is very unstable.
I uninstalled the chinese programmes, and installed Play store. When i wanted make a call, the phone restarts. The Google Play Store froze every time.
Finally i restore back the etotalk ROM, and i use it.
Maybe if i have time/mood i will install the official ICS, but about my experiences i have doubts with it.
p.s.: in about 30C outside temperature i used the phone (installing programmes). After 10 minutes using it sings that the battery is too hot, remove it from the phone.
Is any other better quality battery what is compatible with this phone? thanks
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Hi jbctiong,
I used CWM recovery 5.5.0.4.
Just carefully, because it make a full factory reset.
And you need to insert an external SD card
carabaothai said:
I have bought a ZP100 with Pandawill.
Received yesterday. Wait around 10 days from China to France
It seems to be ok but there is no Android Market application (or Android Play store)
So i cannot download my applications that i bought with older phone and my phone is not interesting without applications
There is a chinese application looks like a chinese android market but ... i am french and chinese is only beautiful drawings for me.
I difficultly download some but cannot find others
If i change ICS (what is ICS ? System ?) will i resolve my problem ?
I download 2 files (http://www.zopomobile.com/xiazai.php) this morning but i don't know how to install it and afraid there is only chinese language
MP_MT75_h932_h5500_zwx_20120419-203646_ZYQ_PC.rar
ZP100_20120510new4.0.rar (think is the last android version)
I flashed ROM very often on Windows mobile samsung phones i900 and GTi8000 but i don't know Android (just install Android as 2nd system on GTi8000 Samsung). Hope someone can explain me what to do to improve the basic system
Other problem : sometimes i have no network on the 2 SIMs, all stop. I must stop and reboot the phone. Has somebody the same problem ?
Last : how to switch to recovery mode ?
Thanks
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go to this link you will be able to fix android market
http://colonelzap.blogspot.in/2012/04/zopo-zp100-rooting-and-market-fix.html
@rohit_shah000
Thanks for the link i will check
@vzzoli
Thanks for your experiences
What is the ClockWorkMod Recovery for chinese phones.
WHy you needed it ?
Now we can download the 4.0 official
Somebody try it ?
hello carabaothai,
I used it for backup/restore my ROM.
But you can use nandroid backup too.
Sorry for my abscence from this thread, I've been busy all weekend actually tuning a car instead of my phone
buntybauva: I've got no problems with USB Mass Storage, could you explain what problems you experience?
I made a nandroid backup of the old ROM, but I haven't used it so don't actually know if it works.
rohit: I ordered mine from etotalk.com
carabaothai:I forgot to mention that the ICS-rom I linked to (and flashed myself) is in Chinese as default, but can be changed to English using the System Settings, luckily there are icons in there so you can find the symbol for language (hint for anyone who doesn't know: It's an "A").
ICS = Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0)
I have not experienced problems with loosing network on the SIM cards.
jbctiong: I had not tried any nandroid backup/recovery yet, tested right now and it doesn't seem to be able to actually do any backup. Some mount errors for sdcard.
vzzoli: Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I agree that the etotalk-ROM is quite good, but I always want the latest stuff on my gadgets
I have not had any issues with reading my sdcard nor in etotalk-rom or in the later ICS-rom.
The ICS rom did not format my external SD. But one should always make a backup of course (I backup my SDcard before every flash I try).
One bug I found in the current ROM is that the Cam/Videocam-switch on the phone doesn't make any difference what position it's in.
I'm going to see what the russian forum says about the official release, I'm quite happy with the one I'm currently running so no real need to change, but there could be performance reasons to change or maybe something else.
I downloaded to the "official" ROM and updated my phone
I think this is the same ROM as B79, just renamed the version.
Remove the IMEI, not rooted, other MTP driver needed etc.
@cactuz:
What operating system did you use for root the phone?
I'm using Windows, and the new official ICS ROM wants different ADB drivers than the 2.3.6.
Without this, i can't root it, and restore IMEI.
Buntybauva's mass storage problem maybe that the Windows recognize the ICS phone as media device, but can't mount as usb mass storage without a third party program
vzzoli: I used Win7 32bit when I rooted the phone, used the scripts supplied in one of the links in my initial post.
When I restored the IMEI I used Linux since that is my prefered choice whenever using ADB.
I can't check right now what version because I've apparently forgot my VPN-password so I can't connect to my computer at work
Does the camera-switch work for changing between Camera and VideoCam on the new official rom?
hyy
after ics upgrade is anyone facing problem with gps lock?
buntybauva: Not worse than before, the GPS was terrible for me before as well as after (but I do get a fix after quite some time). Though some of the guys on the russian forum has modified the antenna as far as I know.
Maybe DangerD could help us out because I think he has been involved in it.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, broken hearts,
* thermonuclear war, you getting fired because the alarm app failed, or
* unfulfilled sexual partners. Please do some research if you have any
* concerns about features included in this Recovery before flashing it! YOU are
* choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me
* for messing up your device, I will point that finger back at you and laugh.
* Then I will put it in your eye.
*/
By using the Recovery you agree with the above terms!
ver = 6.0.3.7
This CWM recovery image is UNOFFICIAL
CWM recovery allows you to flash custom roms on to your Prism 2.
What works:
wipe cache partition seems to work
wipe dalvik cache seems to work
reboot to recovery works
reboot to bootloader works
volume keys/power button work
backup works
wipe data/factory reset also works
What doesn't work:
USB mounting
Installing Clockworkmod Recovery
Prerequisites:
Unlock boot loader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546455
Install adb/fastboot on your computer
Turn on usb debugging in developer settings on your phone
[optional] install quickboot to easily enter recovery/fastboot on your phone https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot (requires root)
CWM Installation
open terminal on your computer
cd to directory where you downloaded recovery3.img
Enter fastboot mode on your phone
type in the terminal:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery3.img
Thanks to:
@streetdev22 for fearlessly testing all those unstable recovery images
the developers of Cyanogenmod and ClockworkMod for making their work open to everyone
General Guidelines for Going back to Stock Rom, Recovery, and Bootloader for Warranty.
Prerequisites:
Unlocked bootloader on your phone
CWM recovery on your phone
Fastboot on your computer
Restoring to Stock
Download "Android 4.1.1 - 100 Perfect stock. No root. Has carrier IQ! Beware" from http://droid-hive.com/index.php?/topic/2610-rom-flashable-stock-based-roms-for-the-u8686-prism-ii/
Copy the zip file to sdcard on your phone
Boot into recovery
Select "install zip"
Choose zip from sdcard
Reboot into fastboot
Download and extract recovery-dd.rar
Open terminal
cd to extracted img from recovery-dd.rar
Type in terminal
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-dd.img
Type in terminal
Code:
fastboot oem lock
Files & Source :
recovery3.img = CWM 6 recovery image for Huawei Prism II
recovery-dd.rar= original Huawei Prism II recovery image
update.zip = alternate way to install CWM recovery. (same files as recovery3.img)
Stock Rom: http://droid-hive.com/index.php?/topic/2610-rom-flashable-stock-based-roms-for-the-u8686-prism-ii/ Credit to @mattlgroff
Source if you want to build your own recovery image: https://github.com/Prism2/Huawei-Prism-2-U8686/tree/master/hwu8686 (Only tested with CM 10.2 M1)
Thank you for making this turd a little more bearable. Waiting on unlock and I can test ROMs. 50 dollar temp phone till my s4 get fixed so not worried. Really appreciate the hard work and the fearless testing by Mr double down aka streetdev22. Lol.
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DevilDog512 said:
Thank you for making this turd a little more bearable. Waiting on unlock and I can test ROMs. 50 dollar temp phone till my s4 get fixed so not worried. Really appreciate the hard work and the fearless testing by Mr double down aka streetdev22. Lol.
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You're welcome! Haha. I couldn't have described the phone better myself :laugh:
Can anyone post a virgin list of apps for the Prism II?
Or at least close? I want to build a list of uninstallable apps. I have uninstalled a lot so far, but I should have uploaded the list of original apps. Right now, I have around 59 Apps, and Idle RAM usage(all previous apps closed) is around 225MB used and 180MB free. I want to slim the bloatware from this little turd, and I've done a decent job so far, but more can be improved. I am trying to delete the automatically mounted autorun.iso when the phone is plugged in, since that is just wasted storage. I am also trying to find out what the cust partition contains and whether or not I can delete the contents in order to expand system storage. A new bootanimation would be nice as well
streetdev22 said:
Or at least close? I want to build a list of uninstallable apps. I have uninstalled a lot so far, but I should have uploaded the list of original apps. Right now, I have around 59 Apps, and Idle RAM usage(all previous apps closed) is around 225MB used and 180MB free. I want to slim the bloatware from this little turd, and I've done a decent job so far, but more can be improved. I am trying to delete the automatically mounted autorun.iso when the phone is plugged in, since that is just wasted storage. I am also trying to find out what the cust partition contains and whether or not I can delete the contents in order to expand system storage. A new bootanimation would be nice as well
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I also have around 180 mb free. I found greenify helps me identify and close unwanted apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en Just make sure auto greenification is turned off in the setting or else it will run in the background!
autorun.iso is in /system/cdrom/autorun.iso (don't know the effect of removing this file though)
I think boot animation is in /cust/t-mobile/us/media
cust partition is mounted to /cust so it contains the boot animation along with some tmobile ringtones(again don't know the effect of removing this partition)
I too had about that. Even after installing v6supercharger. Still lags like a B. Cust has boot animation in it. I renamed all with .bak and could just copy and paste some I had for s4. Display was off tho. Unfortunately I accidentally flashed custom recovery on locked bootloader and haven't been able to get it back. Might toss in the microwave for a few secs. and take it back to wally world. Only had the thing for a week and I got note 3 today.
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Prism 2 said:
I also have around 180 mb free. I found greenify helps me identify and close unwanted apps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en Just make sure auto greenification is turned off in the setting or else it will run in the background!
autorun.iso is in /system/cdrom/autorun.iso (don't know the effect of removing this file though)
I think boot animation is in /cust/t-mobile/us/media
cust partition is mounted to /cust so it contains the boot animation along with some tmobile ringtones(again don't know the effect of removing this partition)
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It also has a build prop in it. I wouldn't erase it just. Nothing in there is using any ram that I'm aware of.
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AnTuTu benchmarks me at 4298, which is fairly good for a $50-$60 device. For comparison: http://www.antutu.net/Ranking.shtml?cmd=mobile&page=5
Shows that my phone is right around the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. With a custom ROM and some tweaks, i'm hoping this phone could pull a 4800 and I'd be happy. I deleted the autorun.iso, so the cd is now empty, but I'm working on dismounting it entirely.
The cust folder can be edited and eventually deleted, as is done in custom ROMs for other Huawei devices.
Also, I got about 200MB free RAM by deleting 2DHome, installing nemus launcher, and moving nemus launcher to /system/app, so I can retain the launcher even after factory reset.
I will work my hardest to rid this phone of the T-mobile crap and debloat. I got down to about 50 system apps(including Nemus) and 2 installed apps.
If I can manage to get rid of this cust partition, I might expand a nearby partition to that empty partition. Eventually, I'm considering deleting the cust partition, expanding a nearby partition, and trimming system partition so data can have more.
What do you guys think?
I liked Nemus Launcher, got rid of considerable lag. But I switched back to Action launcher because of the way the app drawer works.
Just a thought...
Rom for Prism II
I have rooted several phones, including the notoriously difficult VM Evo V. (It only took me 3 times to get the timing of the connectors right!).
I have my Prism II unlocked and rooted. I have been constantly watching the forums because I can't shake the feeling like a custom rom would make this crappy little phone (which I got for $30 on sale at best buy) not suck so hard. I had my s4 ripped off, so you can imagine the suck of having to use the Prism II instead.
I guess my question is: Does this mean I can use Cyanogenmod on this phone? I might be able to follow guides and unlock most phones, but I am only in my first year of my software development degree and I my knowledge about how Roms work is pretty limited.
I am not seeing anything on teh internets about u8686 roms, and everyone said they were waiting for CWM to be able to bring roms in. Since this has happened according to this post, is there anything available now?
The resources for anyone willing to build a custom ROM is there.
Here is a link to my 4shared folder containing everything and anything Huawei Prism II related including a detailed/cleaned up version of the partition layout, working recoveries, the kernel released by Huawei, my nandroid backup(from which you can extract /system), and my cust.img.
http://www.4shared.com/folder/ycaEzuL3/Huawei_Prism_II.html
All someone has to do is either put in the time porting cyanogenmod to this phone using the resources given, or someone can start with stock and debloat, debrand, tweak, and theme in order to get a custom ROM.
My goals in the near future:
-Remove /system/cdrom from ever being mounted, it just annoys me
-Remove /cust partition by symbolic linking, and expanding cache to cover the wiped /cust partition
-Removing /HWUserData partition and expanding /data partition to cover the wiped partition(expands /data to 2GB)
-Removing /HWUserData mount, so that /sdcard will be the only one mounted when USB is connected.
-Removing CarrierIQ permanently(not just the apps)
streetdev22 said:
All someone has to do is either put in the time porting cyanogenmod to this phone using the resources given, or someone can start with stock and debloat, debrand, tweak, and theme in order to get a custom ROM.
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Can you suggest any guides or anything that someone can view to get started. I would love to do what you suggest, but I'm not even sure where to start.
I will post some more links once I get home. Here is a good one to get started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
For those looking to start from scratch, this is a really good reference (the Prism 2 is based on msm7627a chipset) https://github.com/Dazzozo/android_device_huawei_msm7x27a-common. His other github repositories also contain some really helpful information!
Prism 2 said:
For those looking to start from scratch, this is a really good reference (the Prism 2 is based on msm7627a chipset) https://github.com/Dazzozo/android_device_huawei_msm7x27a-common. His other github repositories also contain some really helpful information!
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I'll be working off of this tree as soon as I get my T-Mobile Prism II
Sweet,Thanks!
Update for cust.img:
All boot animations can be moved to /system/media and they will still function. I moved all audio to /system/media/audio in their
corresponding folders, also works. This means that I only have my wallpapers and a few other files left in the cust.img (around 5MB used/75MB free). If the rest of the files could be symbolically linked through a modification in the kernel, then the partition could be wiped. Otherwise, around ~10MB (some buffer space) would have to be left for the cust partition. We could take advantage of ~70MB to extend the system partition or cache.
System partition with stripped bloatware(only 50 system apps left) leaves about ~585MB free.If you want the list of apps I have left, I can post them. This means that about 500MB can be freed to /data if /HWUserData partition is removed as well. /HWUserData is somewhat trivial, since most people have an external sd card, and the space can be freed to the /data partition.
Altogether, the /data partition can grow from 1.1GB to about 2.9GB! That would be plenty of storage for things we really need.
/HWUserData is mounted in the kernel as is /cust, so a modified kernel may be necessary.
I just don't appreciate the mess of a partition layout they made. If that could be fixed, /data would be much larger.
Also, anyone have any kernel suggestions? We could go one of three routes typically according to this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369817
We could go for speed(at the sake of battery life), battery life(not really change much of performance), or a combination of both. I think this phone has a decent battery life, so we could go for a combination of both performance/battery life improvements.
Some other features that would be helpful:
-block OTA updates(doubt we will ever get one, but just in case)
-renaming of mounts for /sdcard in kernel(init.rc) to /sd_ext(so possibly usb mount in recovery would work) instead of /sdcard0 and /sdcard1(one of which is actually /HWUserData
-custom boot animation(because this one just makes me cringe)
-debloat(already have the list of apps able to be deleted)
-improved RAM usage(got to about 200MB used /200MB free with no apps running, but would be nice to get down to 150MB used/250MB free)
-add data on/off switch in notification area(I know there are widgets that can replace it)
-deletion of that annoying cdrom that pops up when you plug in through USB(yes, you can delete autorun.iso and the cdrom folder, but the mount still occurs, even though it is empty)
- as amamartin999 mentioned, It would be nice that the physical home button acts as the launcher instead of another one above it.
-Last, but certainly not least, I know there is still carrierIQ software on this phone somewhere..I deleted all the apps, but I just have a feeling it is still running in the background.
Obviously, this is a mighty list of changes and there is no doubt not all of them will be added, but they are just considerations. Thank you for being the first developer to pick up this phone!
Is there an OTA that anyone has managed to pull so we can modify it and try to boot up a stock ROM in CWM?
And has anyone tried making their own system.IMG.ext4 and flashing it in fastboot? Or flashing a pulled boot.IMG in fastboot? Or knows if 'fastboot boot' works?
I'm looking at the 28th of this month for a delivery date.
Symlinking in init.rc shouldn't be hard to do at all.
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Never tried reflashing my system partition
No OTA's were ever given for my phone(although I did purchase off of ebay). I do have a pulled system.ext4.tar from cwm nandroid backup(does it work the same?), and the stock boot.img from the nandroid backup as well including all necessary files in my 4shared fiolder:
http://www.4shared.com/folder/ycaEzuL3/Huawei_Prism_II.html
Which includes the partition layout with as much info as we know revealed by recovery.fstab, a cust.img, my whole backup,the working stock recovery, the kernel released by Huawei, and the cwm recovery.
I never tried booting the boot.img, but I believe it is the right size and I will try the fastboot boot command later tonight. The fastboot boot recovery.img command never seemed to work, but hopefully fastboot boot boot.img will.
Let me know if you need anything!
streetdev22 said:
No OTA's were ever given for my phone(although I did purchase off of ebay). I do have a pulled system.ext4.tar from cwm nandroid backup(does it work the same?), and the stock boot.img from the nandroid backup as well including all necessary files in my 4shared fiolder:
http://www.4shared.com/folder/ycaEzuL3/Huawei_Prism_II.html
Which includes the partition layout with as much info as we know revealed by recovery.fstab, a cust.img, my whole backup,the working stock recovery, the kernel released by Huawei, and the cwm recovery.
I never tried booting the boot.img, but I believe it is the right size and I will try the fastboot boot command later tonight. The fastboot boot recovery.img command never seemed to work, but hopefully fastboot boot boot.img will.
Let me know if you need anything!
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Could you possibly upload them to Mega.co.nz or another site like dev-host? I don't really want to create an account and/or give 4shared ad revenue. And check your PM I can do some tests on your device to see if we can make a system.img.ext4. And unfortunately no the .tar file from CWM isn't the same.
However, if you can restore from that backup perfectly fine then there really isn't a big need to make a system.img.ext4 for fastboot restore.
I thought huawei released the kernel? I may be mistaken. I'll look into it when I get a chance.
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Excitement at its finest.
Flashed first customized kernel made by mattlgroff..worked fine. Removed some carrierIQ stuff, freed up about another 20MB of RAM just from that. Working on some more stuff. Will keep you guys updated. Looking very promising! Of course, big credit to Prism 2 and mattlgroff!
Edit:
-CarrierIQ mostly removed
-annoying CDROM is gone
-some memory also released
Can't wait until we get to that partition layout!
Hi guys,
I wanted to post this here in case it helps anyone else enjoy their device while we wait for kitkat for our device :silly:
There are a few things that I had issues with with the K1T to start off with:
ROOT!
Install Custom Recovery
Slow and inaccurate GPS
Inability to install Xposed Framework
Lack of useful Cyanogenmod features like advanced reboot menu
Expandable volume settings
Volume too loud at lowest setting
Gyroscope not working
GPS being constantly on!
Navigation buttons going dark while screen is on
Auto brightness too bright in dark
Outdated GPS EPO files
OK so to start off with I'm going to assume that you have adb tools installed on your PC and has some idea of how to use it.
I have tested this for the Kingzone K1 Turbo only. Regardless use this guide at your own risk.
All these changes were made on Stock ROM (0502L009_20140815)
1. Root:
This is quite straightforward. Download the attached RootGenius program and follow the simple instructions HERE
2. Install Custom Recovery:
Download my TWRP-based recovery HERE and place it on the root of your SD-Card.
Install MobileUncle from Play Store and choose Recovery Update in the menu after accepting root prompt.
Select the recovery.img file that you have on your SD-Card and follow the prompts.
Done.
3. Fix GPS Issues(could be used for other MTK devices too)
First of all, depending on were you live, you should change the NTP values and additional server values in the gps.conf file since they are set up for China(unless you live in China of course)
Since I live in Europe, I chose the European NTP entries.
I would suggest that you find the entries for your region HERE
This is what my gps.conf looks like(/system/etc/gps.conf):
Code:
NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_2=1.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_3=2.europe.pool.ntp.org
DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE
INTERMEDIATE_POS=1
ACCURACY_THRES=4000
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
To you see yours type in adb shell:
Code:
cat /system/etc/gps.conf
To edit yours use something like ES File Explorer and only edit the first 4 lines to match the servers for your region.
Then delete files /data/misc/mtkgps.dat & /data/misc/EPO.DAT
Reboot your device and go outside.
With internet access and some maps application or something open... wait until it gets a fix. It can take a few minutes this first time because it has to regenerate the files that was deleted.
From now on your GPS fix should be quicker but your accuracy still might not be 100% this will be much improved once you DeOdex your ROM in a later step below which I HIGHLY recommend doing.
4. Inability to install Xposed Framework:(could be used for other MTK devices too)
The reason for this is that you need to DeOdex the stock ROM before this would work.
I found an excellent article HERE by @superstone to deodex our device.
I've slightly simplified the steps though since they are not all required.
DO A FULL BACKUP in recovery ...... just in case...
Ensure you are able to use adb. If not google for a guide that shows you how to install adb tools.
Download the attached customized MTK deodex tool from the Unreal Odexer guys as can be seen in THIS thread and extract onto your PC.
Use the tool as per the included instructions to extract and deodex the files from your phone.
Then copy the files from the app and framework folders on your PC to your SD-CARD to /sdcard/done_app & /sdcard/done_framework
Next in command prompt on your PC:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
stop
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/app/*.jex
cp /sdcard/done_framework/* /system/framework/
rm /system/framework/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.jex
echo dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:fast >> /system/build.prop
reboot recovery
In recovery wipe Cache and Dalvik-Cache.
Reboot and wait for the first boot to complete. It will take some extra time while recreating the cache.
After this you should be able to install Xposed framework without issues AND much improved GPS accuracy and fix time.
5, 6, 10, 11:(could be used for other MTK devices too)
Install the Gravitybox xposed module after you installed the framework as described above and you will be able to customize ALL of these items so that it is very Cyanogenmod-like.
Go through the options in Gravitybox to find what you would like, I promise you you will like the stock ROM much more after
7. Media volume to high on lowest setting through loudspeaker.(could be used for other MTK devices too)
in mobileuncle tools go to the Engineering Mode(MTK)>Hardware>Audio>LoudSpeaker Mode
Choose Type = Media & Level = 0
Then set the value to something lower.... I chose 120 but this is up to you... you can change the other volume steps here as well but I left it.
8. Gyroscope not working.
This needs to be fixed in the source... I'm still hoping that I'll be able to do this one day
9. GPS constantly being on.
Under the All Apps menu, force-close and disable the weather apps that came with the phone, they are hogging the GPS.
12. Outdated GPS EPO files
I've made a simple app EPO Tools which will when run download the newest EPO.DAT and EPO.MD5 files from epodownload.mediatek.com instead of the under resourced FTP location to a temporary location under /data/data and then copy it to the /data/misc directory where needed.
It also has the ability to automatically and silently download the EPO files on a daily schedule as set by you.
Because you are copying to /data/misc, you need to have root.
It does nothing apart from telling you "EPO updated" when its one.
Would most likely also work for other Mediatek devices that use EPO files.
If there is any interest in a lean ROM based on a DUMP of the changes above, I can see if I can produce something like that.
Anyway I hope this helps someone. If you have any questions then please feel free to ask. :good::good:
How can i see if my gps is always on?
You will see the gps indicator in the status bar when you are not using any Gps related applications.
I don't have a gps logo when i have gps disabled..
Of course you wouldn't because it is then disabled.
Congratulation to your custom recovery! Im still trying/learning to make one myself. I'm currently following the Cyanogen porting guide, but I fear a successful outcome is impossible for the time being with the mtk6592 chipset. Nevertheless I'm learning a lot, so I'll keep trying.
The GPS-Fix can be done without rooting:
Go to your folder where you have adb.exe installed, create a file gps.conf with the content in the first post.
Then open a Terminal in this folder. Type:
Code:
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /sys /system
exit
adb push /system/etc/ gps.conf (<- note the space between /etc/ and gps.conf)
cheeers
Added ad-free EPO DL app.
Nice effort, thank you! I am still hesitating to apply this since I haven't given up hope on the elusive Kitkat update. Will wait until the end of the year and then go for a custom ROM.
gyro not fixed still?
hi I received my k1 turbo today as I wanted a big screen good phone and to use it for google cardboard VR BUT my gyro does not seem to work, ive tried all the sensor test apps and it only seems to work in 1 of them but the rest and most used apps don't find it, BUT I downloaded a few games that require ou to move the phone to play the game and that works, also I downloaded a gyro 3 space planted thing where you move your phone to move around the planted to make it look 3D and that works
google cardboard does not work and non of the apps for that done as when you move your head the game or apps don't move as the gyro does not work, so is there definatly no fix for it that I can do? if not then im going to return it and get my money back as the phone is basically faulty, I really love the build and the screen the camera though is really bad lol there is no way in hell this is a true sony 14mp sensor, all pics look bad, even in good daylight and then when you take one and zoom in a tiny tiny bit to see the details the quality is horrid lol, also in video mode you can not choose the res of the video it only says low or high quality, also every spec list for this phone says it can do 1080p at 60fps or 720p at 120 fps lol which is a lie, though I have a nokia 1020 which is pretty much the best camera phone around so that could be why this k1 camera looks bad to me
I would live with crappy camera if the gyro was working
ALSO did this phone have a gyro problem when it was the android 4.2 or has it always had the problem
You bought the phone for the same reason I did, VR...
Unfortunately no the gyroscope doesn't work and never has in any rom [emoji20]
I will be getting a refund and posting it back then, I have messaged the seller, its obviously a big fault with all the phones so its not acceptable
also I think I may have a battery problem with mine as well, it was 10% so I put it on charge and after about 10-15 mins it was at 95% I took it off charge and it dropped back to 8% within 5 mins, I then left it for 2 hrs and just does the same
this is what you get for buying cheap phones I guess, this is the last time I do it, think I will just pay the extra for a big brand, ive never had problems with big brand phones before lol, it a big shame though as the screen and built is fantastic and id say the best build phone ive every had :/
eben80 said:
You bought the phone for the same reason I did, VR...
Unfortunately no the gyroscope doesn't work and never has in any rom [emoji20]
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Added a link for my EPO Tools app on Play Store with which you can automatically schedule a daily download of the EPO files to your Mediatek device.
4.4.2 Kit Kat
Now that the KitKat update has come along, do you think you could help me out a little bit with that process? I thought it would be way easier than this. If I at least had an idea of what went where, that would be pretty helpful. I just want to go to the regular Stock 4.4.2 and I'm not sure really if it's done differently than a custom firmware or what.. Thanks!!
Off to a good start with the K1-T
Hi
I just ordered a K1-T last week and am waiting for it to get hear and I want to I guess get off on the right foot, so ware do I start ? Root it, put on recovery and back it up ?
And then move on to a custom ROM ?
I have never had grate luck backing up phones in the past seems that once you wipe it there never the same. and on one S4 I had I did not know that if I updated it that I could not us a custom Roms
and it was realty tough to UN-update it.
and I it looks like on (Need-ROM) a lot of Roms are pre-rooted and recovery I don't know how that works? You need root and recovery to install any thing don't you?
my last PH was a note 3 and it went for a ride on the roof of my truck.
I have been wanting a K1 scene it first came out, and now I just don't want to brick it
my wife is not to understanding about that sort of thing.
So can you please get me on the right track with it thanks –Rick
I have been following all the threads I can about the K1-T on XDA but I don't know my way around
and of if I need to contact any one else. hake, i don't even know ware to look for this reply.
( i am clueless i guess )
Sorry I am a vary poor speller
and if you can email me that this not got though.
Do not update to KitKat, do not flash a custom ROM. Just root. Phone runs best as is. You may miss XPosed at first, but there's a lot can be done with root alone. Just clean China apps.
Poppeye0 said:
Do not update to KitKat, do not flash a custom ROM. Just root. Phone runs best as is. You may miss XPosed at first, but there's a lot can be done with root alone. Just clean China apps.
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OK , so you are saying if it is not broke don't fix it, once it is rooted uninstall the bloatware ?
what about auto on-line updates, shoud i prevent it from updating its self ?
from what i have seen i looks like a nice OS out of the box, a little plain maybe but nice.
If it comes with JB it will not update itself to KK. Run any updates from OTA, though.
Yes OTA updates are the last thing to worry about when it comes to kingzone [emoji16]
eben80 said:
Hi guys,
I wanted to post this here in case it helps anyone else enjoy their device while we wait for kitkat for our device :silly:
There are a few things that I had issues with with the K1T to start off with:
ROOT!
Install Custom Recovery
Slow and inaccurate GPS
Inability to install Xposed Framework
Lack of useful Cyanogenmod features like advanced reboot menu
Expandable volume settings
Volume too loud at lowest setting
Gyroscope not working
GPS being constantly on!
Navigation buttons going dark while screen is on
Auto brightness too bright in dark
Outdated GPS EPO files
OK so to start off with I'm going to assume that you have adb tools installed on your PC and has some idea of how to use it.
I have tested this for the Kingzone K1 Turbo only. Regardless use this guide at your own risk.
All these changes were made on Stock ROM (0502L009_20140815)
1. Root:
This is quite straightforward. Download the attached RootGenius program and follow the simple instructions HERE
2. Install Custom Recovery:
Download my TWRP-based recovery HERE and place it on the root of your SD-Card.
Install MobileUncle from Play Store and choose Recovery Update in the menu after accepting root prompt.
Select the recovery.img file that you have on your SD-Card and follow the prompts.
Done.
3. Fix GPS Issues(could be used for other MTK devices too)
First of all, depending on were you live, you should change the NTP values and additional server values in the gps.conf file since they are set up for China(unless you live in China of course)
Since I live in Europe, I chose the European NTP entries.
I would suggest that you find the entries for your region HERE
This is what my gps.conf looks like(/system/etc/gps.conf):
Code:
NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_2=1.europe.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_3=2.europe.pool.ntp.org
DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE
INTERMEDIATE_POS=1
ACCURACY_THRES=4000
SUPL_PORT=7276
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
To you see yours type in adb shell:
Code:
cat /system/etc/gps.conf
To edit yours use something like ES File Explorer and only edit the first 4 lines to match the servers for your region.
Then delete files /data/misc/mtkgps.dat & /data/misc/EPO.DAT
Reboot your device and go outside.
With internet access and some maps application or something open... wait until it gets a fix. It can take a few minutes this first time because it has to regenerate the files that was deleted.
From now on your GPS fix should be quicker but your accuracy still might not be 100% this will be much improved once you DeOdex your ROM in a later step below which I HIGHLY recommend doing.
4. Inability to install Xposed Framework:(could be used for other MTK devices too)
The reason for this is that you need to DeOdex the stock ROM before this would work.
I found an excellent article HERE by @superstone to deodex our device.
I've slightly simplified the steps though since they are not all required.
DO A FULL BACKUP in recovery ...... just in case...
Ensure you are able to use adb. If not google for a guide that shows you how to install adb tools.
Download the attached customized MTK deodex tool from the Unreal Odexer guys as can be seen in THIS thread and extract onto your PC.
Use the tool as per the included instructions to extract and deodex the files from your phone.
Then copy the files from the app and framework folders on your PC to your SD-CARD to /sdcard/done_app & /sdcard/done_framework
Next in command prompt on your PC:
Code:
adb remount
adb shell
stop
cp /sdcard/done_app/* /system/app/
rm /system/app/*.odex
rm /system/app/*.jex
cp /sdcard/done_framework/* /system/framework/
rm /system/framework/*.odex
rm /system/framework/*.jex
echo dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:fast >> /system/build.prop
reboot recovery
In recovery wipe Cache and Dalvik-Cache.
Reboot and wait for the first boot to complete. It will take some extra time while recreating the cache.
After this you should be able to install Xposed framework without issues AND much improved GPS accuracy and fix time.
5, 6, 10, 11:(could be used for other MTK devices too)
Install the Gravitybox xposed module after you installed the framework as described above and you will be able to customize ALL of these items so that it is very Cyanogenmod-like.
Go through the options in Gravitybox to find what you would like, I promise you you will like the stock ROM much more after
7. Media volume to high on lowest setting through loudspeaker.(could be used for other MTK devices too)
in mobileuncle tools go to the Engineering Mode(MTK)>Hardware>Audio>LoudSpeaker Mode
Choose Type = Media & Level = 0
Then set the value to something lower.... I chose 120 but this is up to you... you can change the other volume steps here as well but I left it.
8. Gyroscope not working.
This needs to be fixed in the source... I'm still hoping that I'll be able to do this one day
9. GPS constantly being on.
Under the All Apps menu, force-close and disable the weather apps that came with the phone, they are hogging the GPS.
12. Outdated GPS EPO files
I've made a simple app EPO Tools which will when run download the newest EPO.DAT and EPO.MD5 files from epodownload.mediatek.com instead of the under resourced FTP location to a temporary location under /data/data and then copy it to the /data/misc directory where needed.
It also has the ability to automatically and silently download the EPO files on a daily schedule as set by you.
Because you are copying to /data/misc, you need to have root.
It does nothing apart from telling you "EPO updated" when its one.
Would most likely also work for other Mediatek devices that use EPO files.
If there is any interest in a lean ROM based on a DUMP of the changes above, I can see if I can produce something like that.
Anyway I hope this helps someone. If you have any questions then please feel free to ask. :good::good:
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I'm sorry but, would you give the video turorial for this? thanks
In case anyone is interested in the internals of this phone :
https://goo.gl/photos/k9nHcDgfyjpLSch77
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Fellow Pro10 6203 users:
Welcome! As we do not yet have a forum dedicated to this device, I am creating this thread to serve as a means to share everything that I've come to discover about the usage of this inexpensive yet capable Android tablet. This thread will include varying topics such as rooting, custom recovery, accessories, customization apps, custom ROM's, and anything else I might come across that may enhance our experience with the product. I have found no real one-stop source for information concerning this device, so I am beginning this one that I hope everyone that owns one will find useful. Please feel free to ask questions and add constructive commentary
Tech Specs:
Model Number: RCT6203W46KB
Operating System: Android 4.4.2
CPU Chip: Quad Core
CPU Chipset Model Number: MTK MT8127 1.5GHz
GPU: Mali-450 MP
Resolution: 1024x600
Density: 160dpi
Screen Features: 10.1 Thin-film Transistor
RAM: 1GB
RAM Type: DDR3
Storage Capacity: 16GB
Camera: Yes (Front & Back)
Camera Specifications: Front Facing 0.3M pixel webcam (640x480), Rear 2M pixel webcam (1600x1200)
Battery Life: 6 hours
Battery Life Details: Playback downloaded video with WiFi turn off
Connectivity/Audio: Headphone jack, Micro USB, DC jack, Micro HDMI
Dimensions: 262(W)x165(H)x11.5(D)
Weight: 921g
Software: Walmart, Sam's Club, Vudu, eMusic, Kingsoft Office
Included Accessories: Power adapter, Keyboard Folio
If you happen to find something here worth your while, please hit the thanks button!
Rooting
Always remember, you root your device AT YOUR OWN RISK. Rooting will void your warranty and you may brick your device in attempting this. Its a choice and you're the only one who can make it.
Rooting instructions (tested up to RCA firmware 1.9.50):
(Beginning with a tablet never before rooted, or has been completely unrooted prior)
1. On your tablet, go to Settings > About tablet > Build number and tap the build number 7 times. This will unhide the Developer options menu.
2. Tap the Developer options menu. Enable it by sliding the slider to the right in top bar. Select "USB debugging" by placing a check mark in the box next to it.
3. Go to Settings > Security. Select "Unknown sources" by placing a check mark in the box next to it. Deselect "Verify apps" by removing the check mark in the box (you can enable it again afterwards if you wish).
4. Connect your tablet to PC via USB.
5. Download the Windows iRoot rooting application here.
6. Install the app.
7. Start iRoot and follow instructions to root. Remember to enable USB permissions on tablet when prompted.
8. Once successfully completed, download and install SuperSU from here to replace the Chinese root manager called Superuser 1.0.4.
9. Start SuperSU and you will be asked for permission, choose to allow.
10. SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and install normally (not TWRP). IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INSTALL THE BINARY.
11. Once SuperSU is installed and the binary updated, you can uninstall Superuser 1.0.4 and the second app it installs, something like "Clean Master" (unless you want it).
Happiness is now achieved with having a rooted device
* For further details regarding root, please see "Rooting considerations" in the Misc. section below.
Custom Recovery
Always remember, you install a custom recovery on your device AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom recovery will void your warranty and you may brick your device in attempting this. Its a choice and you're the only one who can make it.
99% of the credit for this section goes to johnemc2, PatF and mexicandroid for creating and contributing to this thread. Although it was created for a different but similar RCA tablet model, they provided everything I am going to reiterate here. Also the original thread for TWRP on MediaTek devices (which is the chipset for these RCA tablets) is here, and all credit goes to yuweng for this. Make sure to hit the thanks button in the respective threads for these guys!
TWRP installation instructions (tested up to RCA firmware 1.9.50):
1. Device must be rooted. See rooting section above or use another method of your choice.
2. Download the TWRP recovery image for the 6203 from here. Rename it by deleting "[RCA 6203 TWRP - Remove this tag]" so that the file name reads only "recovery.img" (with no quotes of course).
3. Place this file on your external sdcard.
4. Download and install [ROOT] Rashr Flash Tool from here. If the app suggests updates, go ahead and install them.
5. Rashr will ask you to make a backup. If you try, it will fail. Not to worry too much though, a stock recovery image is available below.
6. Start Rashr. From the menu, tap Recovery from Storage. From the "Pick a file" menu select /storage/emulated. Select /storage/, then select sdcard1/. From there select the recovery.img file you saved in step 3.
7. It will give you a warning prompt asking if you are sure. If so, select "Yes please" to install TWRP.
8. Upon successful flashing of TWRP you will have the choice to boot into the custom recovery, go check it out!
9. One procedural maintenance item to perform after: I have noticed that the rashr app holds on to a large amount of data for some reason and haven't found the need. Once you reboot, you can go into Settings > Apps > All and find Rashr and clear data to reclaim the space.
Good guide for using TWRP can be found here.
How to manually get into recovery (TWRP or stock):
From a powered off state, simultaneously depress the power and volume up buttons until the white RCA boot screen appears. Once this screen appears, release the power button but REMAIN DEPRESSING THE VOLUME UP BUTTON until you are in recovery.
Stock recovery installation:
It is the exact same procedure as was with TWRP, with the exception of step 2. Instead download the stock recovery image from here, rename it by deleting "[RCA 6203 Stock Repacked - Remove this tag]" so that the file name reads only "recovery.img" (with no quotes of course). Continue on using step 3 above. Check out why you might need the stock recovery image in the "Firmware updating considerations" area of the Misc. section below.
Ultimate happiness and assurance is now achieved with having a custom recovery installed on your device to back it up!
Accessories
Here are some of the accessories I am currently using for the 6203:
Cases:
The keyboard case is good, but I found it cumbersome in most cases and unnecessary. So I purchased this case from Ebay. Here are some photos of mine. I have had it for 5+ months with no issue upon daily use.
Screen Protectors:
I purchased this anti-glare and anti-fingerprint screen protector from Amazon. Although they now have it for the 6203, at the time they only had them for the 6103 and I had to modify it. But 5 months later it is still great. Being anti-glare means there is a slight matte to them, but overall I found it hardly effected the clarity of the screen. It really kept having to wipe off the screen due to fingerprints to a minimum!
I am just sharing what I have found to work for our devices and hope it helps you too in some way!
Customization Apps
Customization apps that require root (seeing rooting section above):
Xposed Framework. Man is this awesome. Here is the description from the site: Xposed is a framework for modules that can change the behavior of the system and apps without touching any APKs. That's great because it means that modules can work for different versions and even ROMs without any changes (as long as the original code was not changed too much). It's also easy to undo. As all changes are done in the memory, you just need to deactivate the module and reboot to get your original system back. There are many other advantages, but here is just one more: Multiple modules can do changes to the same part of the system or app. With modified APKs, you to decide for one. No way to combine them, unless the author builds multiple APKs with different combinations. You can find version 2.6.1 for our tablet here (select "show older versions" at the bottom of the page).
GravityBox [KK]. TONS of customization for our device. Find it here.
Customization apps that do not require root:
Blacked out or inverted apps. I love darkened apps. I prefer a black or dark background to most apps. It looks good and is easier on the eyes! You can download the Team Blacked Out updater apk from here. You can download many popular apps that have been "blacked out" by this team.
I am just sharing these apps for fellow fans of customization. Enjoy!
Custom ROM's
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Misc.
Rooting considerations:
Although there is a risk of bricking the device in doing so, to date I have rolled through both the 1.3.51 and 1.9.50 RCA updates without the update being hindered by having my device rooted prior (never unrooted), and I have not lost root once the update completes. Although I have not tried this without, I believe this may be because I use SuperSU Pro OTA survival. This app is not necessary, but the free version does not have the "OTA survival mode" that the pro version possesses. I recommend spending the $3.75 for purchase.
Firmware updating considerations:
If you delete any of the bloatware apps that comes preloaded (VUDU, Walmart, Sam's Club, Opera, etc.) and try to update the device, it will soft brick your tablet. This is because the update performs a core app comparison check to test validity prior to completing installation. You will only be able to get into stock recovery once this happens. Therefore my recommendation is not to delete any of these apps but instead use Titanium or MyBackup Pro to freeze them, and prior to attempting any firmware update remember to UNFREEZE THEM FIRST. This will save you any headache with the firmware updates.
I do not think you can install an official firmware update via TWRP, so you may need to reinstall the stock recovery to do this. See the "Custom Recovery" section above.
Misc. #2
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One frustrating thing about our device is that some apps will not install from the Play store. It will state "this item is not compatible with your device". Well I have tried many methods to circumvent this, including changing prop files and using apps that fake screen densities. I don't recommend that . Instead I sideload. I use a Google Chrome extension called APK Downloader. You can get it here. To set up it will ask for devide ID info. I plug in the number for my S4. Once downloaded, I just copy the apk over to my tablet and install from there. The only caveat to this is that it does not work for purchased apps.
There are other ways to procure the app and sideload, but this is the method I use most often for the 6203.
I have a support request in to RCA for these concerns (here is the text as I sent):
Hello,
I have 3 questions. The first is that by reading the specs for this tablet the CPU is supposed to be set for 1.5Ghz. But when you use the tablet, it is only set for 1300Mhz (1.3Ghz) (I can provide screenshots). Which is wrong and why?
My second question is do we have any access to a complete firmware ROM that can be used via recovery? This would be nice to have in case the tablet is soft bricked for any reason. Update ROMs do not provide this.
Lastly, is there anywhere to download USB drivers for this tablet?
Thanks in advance for your help.
From RCA:
Glen (RCA Support)
Apr 27, 3:18 PM
1) The max threshold is 1.5Ghz. The reason it is running at 1.3 is probably because your not using its absolute full capacity
2) We dont have the ROM
3) Is this for the USB stick or memory stick?
Glen
Technical Support
#Madeforyourlifestyle
My response:
Glen,
Here are my responses:
1. I have attached 3 screenshots from independent apps that all report the CPU set for 1.3Ghz and not 1.5Ghz. In fact they show the governor as having the range for the CPU set to 598-1300mhz. I believe this happened in the firmware 1.9.50 update and was not the case prior. Can you check to see why this was done? We purchased tablets that were intending on having a 1.5Ghz processor.
2. You will see many returns then from tablets that were soft bricked due to the most recent update corrupting the system file, and then only allowing people to boot into recovery and not into Android.
3. No, USB drivers as in this explanation: http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html
Thanks. I really appreciate your assistance with these questions. Please let me know if there is any other information I can offer.
From RCA 5/4/15:
Glen (RCA Support)
May 4, 3:43 PM
The tablet will use the 1.5Ghz only when it will take big update like firmware updates.
#Madeforyourlifestyle
My response:
Glen,
There is no way for the Android kernel to know only to use full CPU capability during an upgrade procedure. Its there for all operations or it is not.
Can I have my concern escalated to your engineering team? As I said previous, the system showed 1.5Ghz was available in processing speed before the last upgrade.
Thanks
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Conclusion:
So apparently RCA doesn't intend to do anything about the most recent update failures outside of performing RMA's for people, and also doesn't care to answer why these tabs are advertised as 1.5Ghz and are being throttled to 1.3.
Rct6203w46-android4.4.2-3101-v50-v1.3.71
What can I do with this or this - no ROM Backups, and an annoying 'brick' on my table?
I successfully rooted with KingRoot and tried to manually switch to SuperSU with a script I found.
The script seemed workable. I found all of the targets and: # root.sh ... oh *hi*
The transition failed and after trying to 'clean up' remnants the script seemed to have missed, the screen froze: RESET BUTTON - nothing, nothing, nothing.
I wish I hadn't believed it would work without a 'dd ... system.img'. The tablet had about 12hrs mileage and is now a very new [Black Friday] $49 item about to be smashed on the driveway.
I read somewhere that RCA will not be distributing winusb drivers.
*uc* it - i b-roke i-t! :victory:
It's Alive! After the battery drained, 2 weeks later, it booted!
removed supersu
probeafargavin said:
What can I do with this or this - no ROM Backups, and an annoying 'brick' on my table?
I successfully rooted with KingRoot and tried to manually switch to SuperSU with a script I found.
The script seemed workable. I found all of the targets and: # root.sh ... oh *hi*
The transition failed and after trying to 'clean up' remnants the script seemed to have missed, the screen froze: RESET BUTTON - nothing, nothing, nothing.
I wish I hadn't believed it would work without a 'dd ... system.img'. The tablet had about 12hrs mileage and is now a very new [Black Friday] $49 item about to be smashed on the driveway.
I read somewhere that RCA will not be distributing winusb drivers.
*uc* it - i b-roke i-t! :victory:
It's Alive! After the battery drained, 2 weeks later, it booted!
removed supersu
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probeafargavin,
Sorry for slow reply. Been a busy month! I recommend sending the unit back to RCA for an RMA. I had to do this once and although it took a month, I received back a working tablet. It doesn't matter that you did this, they will not check. They will end up sending you back a refurbed tablet. Mine works fine.
-droidify
Needing Help
I rooted my device (same exact make/ model you have listed). Well it just so happens that now I am not able to open the Google App store. I have clicked the app logo so many times now and all what I see is what looks like the app is about to open but it just disappears about a half second later.
Looks like I am no longer able to use the back button also. I have tried factory resetting the device yet problem remains. Clearing cache of the Google Play app, no results. Please help!!!!! I would surely appreciate it, I'm sure you can imagine how devastated I am over this.
C_Cee said:
I rooted my device (same exact make/ model you have listed). Well it just so happens that now I am not able to open the Google App store. I have clicked the app logo so many times now and all what I see is what looks like the app is about to open but it just disappears about a half second later.
Looks like I am no longer able to use the back button also. I have tried factory resetting the device yet problem remains. Clearing cache of the Google Play app, no results. Please help!!!!! I would surely appreciate it, I'm sure you can imagine how devastated I am over this.
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C_Cee unless you have TWRP installed and had a back up, there is not much you can do. I would RMA the tablet through RCA. I had to do this once and it was a pretty quick turn around.
-Droidify
RCT203W46L Questions
Hi,
I have just purchased the above and rooted it with Kingroot. This is the lollipop 5.0 version.
a) a stagefright detector from lookout reports this device is vulnerable to this hack. Any thoughts?
b) are the twrp and stock recovery images pointed to by droidify post #2 and #3 still usable? even though its lollipop5.0?
Any help appreciated before I mod this thing!!
Thanks
kwmike said:
Hi,
I have just purchased the above and rooted it with Kingroot. This is the lollipop 5.0 version.
a) a stagefright detector from lookout reports this device is vulnerable to this hack. Any thoughts?
b) are the twrp and stock recovery images pointed to by droidify post #2 and #3 still usable? even though its lollipop5.0?
Any help appreciated before I mod this thing!!
Thanks
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Lollipop is going to have a different recovery, so what I posted likely will not work and may cause serious problems if attempted. Not sure about stagefright vulnerabilities.
Any advance?
No more advance in this device?
drakedalfa said:
No more advance in this device?
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My tablet is still going. Although not my daily driver device, I use it to watch videos on break at work and to read on. There hasn't been any development for this device that I am aware of and unlikely to be considering it is not that popular.
Flashing recovery from build Build: RCT6303W87DK-ANDROID5.0-V63-V1.12.20-B
kwmike said:
Hi,
I have just purchased the above and rooted it with Kingroot. This is the lollipop 5.0 version.
a) a stagefright detector from lookout reports this device is vulnerable to this hack. Any thoughts?
b) are the twrp and stock recovery images pointed to by droidify post #2 and #3 still usable? even though its lollipop5.0?
Any help appreciated before I mod this thing!!
Thanks
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Aloha -
I just received one of these today:
Model: RCT6303W87DK (32GB)
Android version: Lollipop 5.0.
Kernel: 3.10.54
Build: RCT6303W87DK-ANDROID5.0-V63-V1.12.20-B
I installed NewKingrootV4.62_C133_B233_en_release_2015_11_24_105203.apk downloaded from www\.kingroot\.net
On the first attempt, Kingroot rebooted at 22%, and failed to root. I repeated the procedure without rebooting, and achieved root on the second attempt.
I am curious to know if you flashed TWRP and, if so, what results you had.
Also: does anyone know if, in fact, the 5.0 loader actually is different from the 4.4.2 loader.
Thanks in advance.
I'm confused, is this thread on the RCA Pro 10 RCT6203W46KB or for it's successor (I assume) the RCA 10 Viking Pro RCT6303W87DK. I ask because I have the RCT6303W87DK and am looking to see if there are any ROMs for it, as I would prefer to be running Android 5.1.2 or 6.0 over 5.0.