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Hey guys, this is going to be my first post up here, usually just read up and find what I need no problem but today my first problem arose with my G1. I'll wrap it up quickly:
-Just got a new G1 through an insurance claim.
-Rooted no problem running SuperD v1.9.2
-Curiosity got the best of me and I attempted to try out CaNNoN Complete Eclair
-Didn't work correctly so I restored back to my most recent backup of SuperD v1.9.2
Once I restored, I found that all I had were the apps the SuperD includes built-in to his rom. Not one downloaded app was found on my phone. When I check in the market it still says all of them are installed, wont let me open them at all though. So of course I try to fix it myself and now my SD card just says Lost.Dir on it. Also now it goes through the T-Mobile G1 screen, begins the Super D boot image, and then goes black. I still have access to recovery, what happens now?
Mini update: Partitioned my SD again and now I get past the boot image, still no apps and I can't even reinstall them! Any help would be appreciated.
Mini update: Partitioned my SD again and now I get past the boot image, still no apps and I can't even reinstall them! Any help would be appreciated.
joe.kerwin said:
Mini update: Partitioned my SD again and now I get past the boot image, still no apps and I can't even reinstall them! Any help would be appreciated.
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I cant remember exactly but I think theres something like repair ext or something like that, I think that is the thing to do when u cant install apps,
Dont take my word on it though , wait for someone more knowledgable to help i guess
I had the same problem as you but i've downgraded my phone and now my phone is urooted and the problem is still the same. when appears the android logo, the screen goes black. is there any soltion?
Any help for me?
thank you
jpjpr said:
I had the same problem as you but i've downgraded my phone and now my phone is urooted and the problem is still the same. when appears the android logo, the screen goes black. is there any soltion?
Any help for me?
thank you
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Mini update: Partitioned my SD again and now I get past the boot image, still no apps and I can't even reinstall them! Any help would be appreciated.
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both of you wipe data, dalvik, and sd: ext partition. repair ext partitions and reflash. you're not bricked if you can get past the t-mobile g1 screen or can get into recovery or bootloader.
Thank you r3s-rt, for giving me hope but honestly, i didn't understood what I need to do.
Thank you
I'm unrooted now and i can't pass the android logo, I can't get access to the operating system. How can I do the partitions, repair and reflash?
you can try to start over and get it to 1.6 again by following this sites guide
upgrade.android.32teeth.org
already done that, but with 2 updates. No success
jpjpr said:
already done that, but with 2 updates. No success
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Buddy you need to first get a plain ( original ) 1.6 Rom as an update.zip on your sdcard boot into recovery , do a wipe THEN apply the update THEN reboot and wait , it will take a while to boot. DO NOT WIPE AFTER THE UPDATE is applied , you must let it *first boot* so it can rewrite the missing files..
where can I get that file? i've tried some but says no signature
I've already done that, nothing happens, the problem is still the same, I will try to flash HardSPL and see what happens
i was reading the topic of SPL and my phone is now unrooted, i can't do anything, i don't know what to do with my phone!
If you are un_rooted then you need to find a original un_rooted Rom , that was not signed with the test keys , ,if you are rooted you need to find a rooted Rom signed with the test keys , if you try to modify any of these roms before flashing them YOU NEED TO RE_SIGN THEM with the right keys , or you will get that no signature error ..
do you know where can I get that? Sorry about all the questions. Thank you
Everything that you need is in the link at the bottom of dan0zone's post right above you (#15). That is a walkthrough specifically geared toward G1's. The original image file for 1.5 is one of the first links he includes. He's even got the links for RC29 (US) as well as RC7 (UK)!
Remember! First boot takes FOREVER!!!! Let it sit for at least 5-10 minutes before doing anything.
Good luck!
I've already done that but nothing happens...what happens if I try to flash UK rom in USA phone? I don't know what should I try more.
is there any cupcake update or any way to don't need to slide the keyboard when ask for sign in or create a new google account? I can now access to the Operating system in Safe mode when I got almost bateryless but when i need to slide the keyboard to sign in my google account, the phone shutdown again. Any sugestion? I'm almost there.
Any help for me?
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is there any cupcake update or any way to don't need to slide the keyboard when ask for sign in or create a new google account? I can now access to the Operating system in Safe mode when I got almost bateryless but when i need to slide the keyboard to sign in my google account, the phone shutdown again. Any sugestion? I'm almost there.
Any help for me?
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sorry, man. i have a tendency to just disappear and forget where i posted. are you using cyanogens or amon_ras recovery? i suggest amon_ra's. select the "wipe" option. then choose the first three options that appear. then flash super d 1.9.2.
or just follow the rooting process all over again. if you can't get into recovery.
(recovery is accessed by holding the home key while powering the phone on.) if you need anything else, please pm me. i'll always respond to a pm, but very rarely to a post. sorry.
Hey everyone! I would like to start off by saying that I am brand new here, and am surely going to mess up quiet alot... But here goes,
I've recently rooted my phone with a very simple guide, and it's the first device I've every rooted. So I know very little of the process of doing so, (I'm learning slowly).
I also have found a rom that I would like to install, but I would love to know if others think it seems legit? If it is real, I know many people would absolutely love to use it! The rom's URL is (ht tp:// playfuldroidz.com /wiki/ CyanogenMod_10_Motion) (Please remove spaces, sorry as I said i'm new...)
Now I don't mind testing this myself, but being as new as I am at android I honestly do not know how to follow the relatively simple instructions.
(This Is where I need some help, Please be noob cautious!)
Download the .zip & copy to phone or sdcard (make sure 4g or wifi is enabled if dl'd from phone).
Zip can be installed from either internal or external sd in CWM (Which ever you copied it too!)
MAKE A BACKUP!!!
DO A FACTORY RESET!!! - this will wipe data & cache!
Go to install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select cm-10-xxxxxxxxxx-UNOFFICIAL-l0.zip
Confirm
Repeat Steps 5 -8 for gapps
Reboot
Now my first question I'd love some help with, is how do I perform this backup there talking about? do they just mean my simple go into settings and click backup? Or should I do it some otherway?
Second question: Do they mean the phones built in service of factory reset?
Third Question: To install a Zip from an SD card do I need to simply use ES file explorer, or root file browser? Or is there a custom way to install a Zip file on android?
Fourth and final Question: What is gapps..? Is this something I should get or use?
EDIT: I've got a fifth one also... Thanks to anyone who's stayed this long and is willing to help me.! Will this Cyanogen mod (If working) Work almost exactly like a real nexus Operating system? I've got a nexus 7 tablet running stock android, and I love it! That's why I'm doing this to my phone honestly.
Thank you all greatly!
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Hey everyone! I would like to start off by saying that I am brand new here, and am surely going to mess up quiet alot... But here goes,
I've recently rooted my phone with a very simple guide, and it's the first device I've every rooted. So I know very little of the process of doing so, (I'm learning slowly).
I also have found a rom that I would like to install, but I would love to know if others think it seems legit? If it is real, I know many people would absolutely love to use it! The rom's URL is (ht tp:// playfuldroidz.com /wiki/ CyanogenMod_10_Motion) (Please remove spaces, sorry as I said i'm new...)
Now I don't mind testing this myself, but being as new as I am at android I honestly do not know how to follow the relatively simple instructions.
(This Is where I need some help, Please be noob cautious!)
Download the .zip & copy to phone or sdcard (make sure 4g or wifi is enabled if dl'd from phone).
Zip can be installed from either internal or external sd in CWM (Which ever you copied it too!)
MAKE A BACKUP!!!
DO A FACTORY RESET!!! - this will wipe data & cache!
Go to install zip from sdcard
Choose zip from sdcard
Select cm-10-xxxxxxxxxx-UNOFFICIAL-l0.zip
Confirm
Repeat Steps 5 -8 for gapps
Reboot
Now my first question I'd love some help with, is how do I perform this backup there talking about? do they just mean my simple go into settings and click backup? Or should I do it some otherway?
Second question: Do they mean the phones built in service of factory reset?
Third Question: To install a Zip from an SD card do I need to simply use ES file explorer, or root file browser? Or is there a custom way to install a Zip file on android?
Fourth and final Question: What is gapps..? Is this something I should get or use?
EDIT: I've got a fifth one also... Thanks to anyone who's stayed this long and is willing to help me.! Will this Cyanogen mod (If working) Work almost exactly like a real nexus Operating system? I've got a nexus 7 tablet running stock android, and I love it! That's why I'm doing this to my phone honestly.
Thank you all greatly!
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Question 1,2 and 3.. they are all done through Clockworkmod. Look through the menus you'll see it if you still struggle look on YouTube.
Question 4.. gapps is Google Apps you need to flash this after the ROM to get the play store and all the other standard Google apps.
Question 5.. in your eyes pretty much, it'll look the same but with more features obviously.
Thank you alot!
Thanks! now i've only gotta do one last thing, and see if anyone knows whether or not this website is a reliable source, or atleast if the mod works...
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Thanks! now i've only gotta do one last thing, and see if anyone knows whether or not this website is a reliable source, or atleast if the mod works...
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Just give it a go mate, if in doubt try it out lol (don't quote me on that haha)
Alright I've got one last dumb question
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Just give it a go mate, if in doubt try it out lol (don't quote me on that haha)
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I was just wondering if there's a chance this clock work mod thing doesn't work on my phone? I don't really know how, or where it is either... and I'd love some help with that... Thank you!
(Edit) I don't think there is a clockwork mod for my device... According to the Rom Manager app I was told to use for installing it.
Prophet968 said:
I was just wondering if there's a chance this clock work mod thing doesn't work on my phone? I don't really know how, or where it is either... and I'd love some help with that... Thank you!
(Edit) I don't think there is a clockwork mod for my device... According to the Rom Manager app I was told to use for installing it.
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If you did what it said in the instructions *root it, cwm, install custom rom* then after installing the custom rom it has it's own cwm. turn off the phone, turn in back home and press the back and home button together at the same time and it should take you to the rom's cwm. If the phone does a factory reset by pressing the back and home button then you did the installation wrong.
But just in case I'll setup a full instruction for you.
Root your phone.
Which can be done easily, just download this and extract the files: http://www.mediafire.com/?dhdbwflnl1vknx2
once you extract the files put your phone on debugging mode which can be done by going to settings, developer mode, and click usb debug.
once you've done that connect your phone to the pc *make sure it's on charge only* wait for driver installation to finish. once that's done click root. follow instructions on the screen it shouldn't be too hard! after following instructions you should be rooted and have cwm. but to install the recovery go to your apps and find lte 2nd init recovery and then click the top button, agree to super su to use it and you're done with rooting and cwm! now. these files you were talking about, download them and put them on sd which can be done with a file manager. after they've downloaded go to the lte 2nd init and click the bottom button. it will reboot the phone and take you to cwm. While you are in cwm click on the home button to go to external which is the sd, then go to backup and restore, and click backup! this is very important. miss this step and things could go bad. Now all you have to do is follow the instructions you posted yourself and you should be done! if you need any help don't hesitate to message me. I've done this for a long time now.
Whoops forgot to add. the website IS a reliable source. Learned that cause I'm a risk taker and decided to try it out myself. and do not use rom manager or anything like that for recovery. ever. especially on phones that do not have their own recovery mode. also. the CM10 works great in my opinion! But there's a catch. for me at least. even though everything is perfect during phone calls I cannot use my 4g. which is a bad thing for me cause I need it. other than that if that doesn't bother you or anything or don't have service then knock yourself out and install the cm10!
COMPLETED) This mod worked, all things are now finished except one small issue!
So after installing the mod with some great help of someone here on this forums, I've been basically beta testing the mod for a few days. I have nearly no complaints, as almost everything works seemlessly just like you'd except the operating system to. In the end I found one single issue though, which is terribly annoying for me in specific...
My GPS isn't working, which could be one of many things other than the rom. Seeing as I only recognized It yesterday, there may be an outside reason it at random shut off. If anyone know's what can cause this, and a fix for it please comment back!
Thanks to everyone who helped with installing the mod
Check out www.unleashedprepaids.com. have whole section on lg motion custom ROMs help guides everything u need!
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Please help me with the rom
Hey guys not sure if i am suppose to post this here but i couldnt find any where else and i couldnt find an answer with my exact problem, i installed this rom on my moms lg motion and everything went find untill i got to gapps it came up with an error inside of cwm so i just contined all the other flashes i had to do and rebooted i thought that i could just flash gapps later. But i mad a very big booboo i installed the Recovery APK for it in cm 10 i forgot all about pressing reboot and saying reboot into revocovery so i was going to try it though the Recovery APK so i installed the thing and pressed reboot and instead of taking me into recovery it takes me to a screen that says something like "mourning call error" which i dont know what means but i had to take out the battery and turn the phone back on so that worked and i got back to the home screen but i still cant install gapps so she can use all the google sevices i tried rebooting with the built in reboot into recovery (the one that you press reboot when you hold the power button) and that does the same exact thing i have no way of flashing gapps or anything else for that matter can someone please help me i have no idea what to do. everything i working on the phone but that. thank you sorry if i put this in the wrong place.
Confused my droid using this method- would love in on this thread
Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place-punch me if I have-
I rooted my lgms770 with version f firmware- installed cwm and 2ndinit recovery (2nd init was the only known way (to me anyway) to get into cwm at the time) followed this guide ---
[LgMotion All Things root] and
[GUIDE] Unbrick OR Unroot LG Motion 4G [KDZ] - Android Forums
I am not allowed to post urls yet...sorry...its the the first google hit
I've tried multiple versions of the official LG Firmware flash, from the website, and by following this guide-
AOKP Dirty Unicorns baseless port cm10 - Android Forums Actually, its the unicorns that got me.
With no luck there. I am running Mint16, and had to run the programs through Wine of course, then tried Q4wine, and eventually tried running though Oracle VM, and finally, I wiped my ancient dell of Linux altogether and put WinXP back on it (took 2 hours, that). No cigar. And yes, I did the drivers, all in order, etc, tried again, reinstalled etc
I finally set up adb to try to get into this droid that way, but am having problems with port permissions (I'm going to guess that's on my pc's end-running Mint16)
I can access the factory reset screen (the black and white), download mode, and the battery charges on a black screen with a nice purple font, but I am still stuck in a bootloop. I've employed all known button spamming combos to get back into cwm (there is a nandroid in there somewhere)..but alas...
Help me Obi-Wan-Kenobi's..
Peach
I had the purple letters with no way to get to the factory reset screen i just used the lg online flash tool in upgrade recovery put in the imei of the phone in made sure the phone was in usb download mode then it was fixed but for some odd reason i still cant get my phone to the factory reset option. I apologize sincerely if I wasn't detailed enough if you need any clarification on it then let me know through pm or i could even send u a link to my box folder i keep the install files in.
(Also i have a one click root app for the LGMS770 So if you or anyone would like the link i would be happy to give it to you)
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Hey all,
With great hesitancy I am asking this question, as I know people generally frown upon questions that has already been asked before. But I have searched on this forum and online and have not come across a solution for my particular device/problem. I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8013 and decided to install the Omega custom ROM. I followed the instructions from DroidView's Omega installation webpage (sorry could not post link as this is my first post, but a google for Omega custom ROM galaxy note 10.1 would give the link).
After selecting the apps that I wanted installed, I tapped on the install button. I saw a bunch of "Wiping" output (preload/dalvik cache/cache) formating system. However, the installation bar is not moving past 0.00%. The screen is not frozen as I can see the color move from left to right in the installation bar, but bar itself is not moving. It has been like that for the past 1.5 hours during which I have been searching for a solution on what to do next. As the installation instructions suggested, I made backup of my current ROM on my external SD card. Preferably, I would like to try the installation process again, but I am not sure how to get out of this "installing" screen. If using a custom ROM is not possible for me, I would like to know how to go back to the stock ROM from the backup I made.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Also, I hope I am at the right place to ask this question, if not some please let me know.
Thanks,
Shaun.
Update:
After waiting for nearly 2 hours, I pressed the VolumeUP+Power button to get to the recovery menu to try to do the installation process again. It worked and I went through the whole procedure again. However, this time the screen froze at the "Select apps you want to install - Default install or remove bloatware" screen after I tapped on remove bloatware. I once again pressed VolumeUp+Power button to get back to the recovery mode.
Now all I see is my the "Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" logo on my screen and it just sits there. If I press the power button long enough the device seems to turn off but the logo comes on back again on my screen. Does this mean I have bricked my device??? Is there way to get back to a working version of my tablet again?
Thanks,
Shaun.
Update:
I have gotten back on the recovery mode and restored the stock ROM. I am going to try to install the Omega custom ROM again. I will update here how it goes.
Sorry to have so many posts in a short while, I am not trying to bump my own posts. I am just trying to provide as much information as possible on the stuff that I have tried so that people who are kind enough to help me will know exactly what I have been upto. If this is a problem please let me know and I will tone down my posting frequency.
Thanks,
Shaun.
Which recovery r u using? Ive had good luck with twrp.
rail205 said:
Which recovery r u using? Ive had good luck with twrp.
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I am using CWM 6.0.3.1. Forgive me, I new at this, but does this mean I need to root my tablet again and install a new recovery if I want to use this TWRP? Also, isnt the problem with Arora and not the recovery? Do you think changing the recovery will solve this problem?
Hi mate...
First., THIS is the Official thread of Omega for the Note 10.1... so please download the rom HERE to be sure..
Second., not all recoveries works with aroma., so i suggest you use Philz instead of cwm....
flash Philz first then flash Omega....
Installation Instructions can be found HERE..
NadMaj said:
Hi mate...
First., THIS is the Official thread of Omega for the Note 10.1... so please download the rom HERE to be sure..
Second., not all recoveries works with aroma., so i suggest you use Philz instead of cwm....
flash Philz first then flash Omega....
Installation Instructions can be found HERE..
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Hey,
Thanks for your reply. I guess I am going for the philz_touch_5.08.5-n8000.zip. Also can just flash this directly from CWM just like any other zip?
I'm also guessing the backups from the recoveries are not compatible with each other.
shaun_android said:
Hey,
Thanks for your reply. I guess I am going for the philz_touch_5.08.5-n8000.zip. Also can just flash this directly from CWM just like any other zip?
I'm also guessing the backups from the recoveries are not compatible with each other.
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yes.. you can also download the tar file and flash it via Odin/Mobile Odin..... then flash Omega and that's it...
for further questions regarding Omega you can ask in the Omega thread..
Update:
Thanks all for the help. I installed Philz and was able to install the Omega custom ROM on my galaxy note 10.1.
I was trying to find a custom recovery, or any recovery that will work on my lg realm. I boot recovery and it gives me a error message so im guessing its either wiped out or blocked...any ideas out there on how to correct or replace it
twtoned said:
I was trying to find a custom recovery, or any recovery that will work on my lg realm. I boot recovery and it gives me a error message so im guessing its either wiped out or blocked...any ideas out there on how to correct or replace it
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Looking for one as well. I have not found one.
Recovery is actually preinstalled
I found this just tooling around. Use your favorite file browser, I used
Total commander. /system/vender/itson
The zip file is there. Hope this helps. (Rooted LG ls620)
Could you explain in a little better detail on what you mean Enigmatic177... I'm pulling my hair out Hehe
If anyone makes or finds a working recovery please post it.
Itson is a zip file that was installed after last update it has the basics to unlock the boot loader. I unpacked it used Rom toolbox pro rebooted to RECOVERY did regular reboot system upgraded.
A couple if bit mapp errors 11111. Then I basically flashed CWM.
Before you do this the partitions change from ext2-ext4. I'd advise
Backing them up.
LG Realm & exceed 2 TWRP recovery/fastboot files
No computer needed!!!
Lg realm & exceed 2 twrp custom recovery/fastboot downloade
All you need to do is follow the steps in the read me and you will have the recovery or fast boot to do as you please! Make sure u do a backup!!!!!!
I spent countless hours trying to do this and i finaly got it to work
Now all we need is them roms please make some if you can wold like cm12!
Sorry for not spacing the link im a newb so i cant post links yethttps://mega.co.nz/#!FVQ0GSaI!525LBPtwo696CvZrjY032tKkfS7aaURG-xATm2uzWhw
TWRP recovery help L620 LG Realm
hello I followed the steps in the read me file and i succeeded in installing twrp although im having troubles booting up to my system os. when i power on my device it takes me straight to twrp. i have a feeling i might of missed a step. i tried creating a backup but i cant because i noticed my screen turns off fast. do you think you might know what might be the problem why i cant boot up to my os? thanks!
I think i know what seems to be the problem. I think i might have accidentally replaced the boot img with the twrp recovery img. i did not make a backup before this happened. is there anything i can do to make my phone boot up to its normal image? thanks
Nope. It is officially a paperweight and no one I know of has access to the stock ROM either.
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Hey
Has anybody found a custom rom?
Finally. Easy as pie
Ok, I downloaded an image (w5c_twrp_bumped.img)
put that img on the root of my sd card
downloaded Rashr from the google play store
opened rashr and tapped 'recovery from storage', navigated to external sd and tapped the image and tapped
ýes please'
flashed it. after the flash the phone rebooted into the twrp recovery.
then just rebooted back into the system
worked perfectly.
im new here im not allowed to post outside links yet, just google "w5c_twrp_bumped.img" should take you to a link for a download of that recovery
i got twrp now as a custom recovery. on my lg realm.
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hello I followed the steps in the read me file and i succeeded in installing twrp although im having troubles booting up to my system os. when i power on my device it takes me straight to twrp. i have a feeling i might of missed a step. i tried creating a backup but i cant because i noticed my screen turns off fast. do you think you might know what might be the problem why i cant boot up to my os? thanks!
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You have the bumped recovery so all i can say if u messed up is to flash a stock rom u can find on google i had to re flash mine a few times messing with root
right on, thanks for the info. I had no problems at all. it all fell in place like i was hoping. The Realm is the easiest device Iv ever rooted, flashed, and messed with. Well, as far as rooting and flashing a custom recovery. dunno bout roms though. Im sure its simple?
The_android_Modder said:
No computer needed!!!
Lg realm & exceed 2 twrp custom recovery/fastboot downloade
All you need to do is follow the steps in the read me and you will have the recovery or fast boot to do as you please! Make sure u do a backup!!!!!!
I spent countless hours trying to do this and i finaly got it to work
Now all we need is them roms please make some if you can wold like cm12!
Sorry for not spacing the link im a newb so i cant post links yethttps://mega.co.nz/#!FVQ0GSaI!525LBPtwo696CvZrjY032tKkfS7aaURG-xATm2uzWhw
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OK, I grabbed and extracted this. I used Flashify to simply flash the recovery (w5c_twrp_bumped.img) and it works like a dream on my LG Realm.
OTOH, trying the same on an Exceed 2 gets me TWRP, but it cannot mount much of anything and the backup fails. After failing, it tells me "No OS found, continue?" I continue and get the message "Appears your device has no Root, install now?' I am absolutely certain I have root, or wouldn't even be able to run Flashify, so I continue and it simply boots into the OS just fine. Perhaps the readme isn't complete, as I see the following file in the extracted folder (resources.zip) with no explanation of why it's there. It "appears" to be a flash-able zip that installs "itson" (whatever THAT is). Note that the Realm has this in the /system/vendor/itson, yet the Exceed 2 doesn't.
Have you actually used this on an Exceed 2? And if so, what am I missing here?
The_android_Modder said:
No computer needed!!!
Lg realm & exceed 2 twrp custom recovery/fastboot downloade
All you need to do is follow the steps in the read me and you will have the recovery or fast boot to do as you please! Make sure u do a backup!!!!!!
I spent countless hours trying to do this and i finaly got it to work
Now all we need is them roms please make some if you can wold like cm12!
Sorry for not spacing the link im a newb so i cant post links yethttps://mega.co.nz/#!FVQ0GSaI!525LBPtwo696CvZrjY032tKkfS7aaURG-xATm2uzWhw
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Link is DEAD. Any chance you can reupload this file? I can't make heads or tails of some of this thread and I don't want to destroy this phone. Thanks!!!
petermg said:
Link is DEAD. Any chance you can reupload this file? I can't make heads or tails of some of this thread and I don't want to destroy this phone. Thanks!!!
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I'll do you one better. Just forget about the post you replied to, as it's convoluted as hell. Install TWRP 2.8.6 from here. Ignore the big red warning about the Realm, as he evidently hasn't updated the OP. You can view my notes regarding the Realm in this reply. Tested several times and verified working better than anything else available. Easiest recovery to install I've ever dealt with (all done with an .apk). The option to access via cold boot (battery pull procedure) is something to behold
Be sure to thank the developer, even if you need to create an account to do so. Very VERY nice work!
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I'll do you one better. Just forget about the post you replied to, as it's convoluted as hell. Install TWRP 2.8.6 from here. Ignore the big red warning about the Realm, as he evidently hasn't updated the OP. You can view my notes regarding the Realm in this reply. Tested several times and verified working better than anything else available. Easiest recovery to install I've ever dealt with (all done with an .apk). The option to access via cold boot (battery pull procedure) is something to behold
Be sure to thank the developer, even if you need to create an account to do so. Very VERY nice work!
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before you replied I installed the version 2.8.5 from here:
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-2-8-5-0-for-realm-ls620-and-exceed-2-vs450pp.908704/
Is 2.8.6 better? Looks like the 2.8.5 can't be booted into via key combo from power off? Are there any other differences? I just used the Rashr flash tool from the market to flash 2.8.5. Worked flawlessly. This is actually my mom's phone and it wanted to do a system upgrade but I wanted to back it up first so that's the reason I wanted a recovery.
Pretty cool though, this recovery installs just via an APK!!!? That's amazing!
I'm tempted to install this on her phone next time she comes over... it should be fine right?
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
petermg said:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before you replied I installed the version 2.8.5 from here:
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-2-8-5-0-for-realm-ls620-and-exceed-2-vs450pp.908704/
Is 2.8.6 better? Looks like the 2.8.5 can't be booted into via key combo from power off? Are there any other differences? I just used the Rashr flash tool from the market to flash 2.8.5. Worked flawlessly. This is actually my mom's phone and it wanted to do a system upgrade but I wanted to back it up first so that's the reason I wanted a recovery.
Pretty cool though, this recovery installs just via an APK!!!? That's amazing!
I'm tempted to install this on her phone next time she comes over... it should be fine right?
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
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That one will cold boot with the battery pull procedure too. A little further down that thread you'll see I modded it to work correctly with the Exceed 2 in addition to the Realm. I like the 2.8.6 better if only that the dates of the backup are correct now. The 286.apk will work fine and overwrite your current recovery. If you leave it installed, you can always open it and reboot to recovery from within the app. If I have more time I'll post a screenshot, but running late for work. I think the screen dimming/timeout issue was fixed as well, but I haven't verified that. I normally disable that in TWRP anyway, as I like to monitor what it's doing during a backup/restore in case of errors.
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That one will cold boot with the battery pull procedure too. A little further down that thread you'll see I modded it to work correctly with the Exceed 2 in addition to the Realm. I like the 2.8.6 better if only that the dates of the backup are correct now. The 286.apk will work fine and overwrite your current recovery. If you leave it installed, you can always open it and reboot to recovery from within the app. If I have more time I'll post a screenshot, but running late for work. I think the screen dimming/timeout issue was fixed as well, but I haven't verified that. I normally disable that in TWRP anyway, as I like to monitor what it's doing during a backup/restore in case of errors.
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THANKS!!!! I'll make it a point to flash that to my mom's phone next time I get the chance!
Hi All A7600F Owners,
I have successfully ported a CM13 MediaTek ROM over to our beloved Lenovo A7600F.
Updated 14/12/2016 To fix non-booting ROM
This is for the original tablet only!
The ROM was pre built so I have not compiled it from source, however I have put in many hours to optimise and tweak various aspects to try and ensure a stable experience. I am not sure who to credit for the initial ROM compiling, so if you feel this is you work let me know so I can credit you properly.
If you flash this it is at your own risk, your warranty will be void and I will not be responsible for any bricks! I will however offer advice where and if I can.
I know this is not a very popular device so It may be that no one tries this ROM, if you do please could you leave some feedback for me.
Now on to the good part.......
Rooting The A7600F
1. From 4.4.2 and 4.2.2 this can be gone easily with the KingRoot app.
2. Here is a file and script that will replace KingRoot with SuperSu if you wish to stay on stock Lenovo ROM.
KingRoot2SuperSu
3. If you are flashing CM13 you do not need to waste time changing the root app.
Installation Of Custom Recovery
1. You must have a custom recovery installed. I have only tried this ROM with TWRP. This is the version I have been using;
A7600F TWRP 3.0.2.0
2. Once downloaded unzip and place the recovery.img in the root of your internal storage on the device.
3. Install a Terminal emulator app form the play store or open up the app if you already have one. Once opened type the following and hit enter.
su
If the app has not been opened before it will now ask for root permissions. Grant it.
4. Type the following command to install the recovery.img to the right place and hit enter.
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/recovery bs=16777216 count=1
Now the recovery is loaded into the correct place.
User @cato1986 has pointed out that once rooted the TWRP image can be installed with the flashify app.
5. If you are not flashing CM13 you can now power of the device. Press VOL+ and Power to boot into recovery or if you have adb enabled you can type.
adb reboot recovery
From the command line of your PC.
6. If you intend to flash CM13 now would be a good time to download the ROM and Gapps and place in the internal or external storage of your device.
Installation of CM13
1. Download the ROM Here.
A7600F CM13 ROM
Get Gapps (I prefer the nano version).
Open Gapps
With the ROM and Gapps stored on your device boot into recovery. (Power off, VOL+ and Power) or via adb.
2. In recovery go to wipe. Now go to advanced wipe. Select only the following and nothing else.
Dalvik/ART Cache
Data
Cache
System
3. Return to the main menu. Go to install and select the CM13 ROM. Install it. This can take a while.
4. Go back to the main page in recovery and install your Gapps zip straight away. Once finished wipe Dalvik/Cache and hit reboot.
5. Hopefully it boots past the original Lenovo screen. The 1st boot can take a while.
6. Run through setup. CyanogenSetupWizard will warn you that the sim is missing. Ignore this I am working on a fix. This is the only place left the the system seems to think a sim should be installed.
7. Profit!
What Works
Wifi
Bluetooth
Cameras
Audio
Microphone
Almost everything I have tried
What Doesn't Work
GPS?
If you find anything else let me know.
More General Issues And Fixes For The A7600F
Phantom NVRAM WARNING WiFi network.
This can happen if you formatted the device with the SP Flash Tool. To fix it simply install the NVRAM FIX zip file below.
NVRAM FIX
Credits
CyanogenMod,
TWRP,
Lenovo,
4pda for the NVRAM FIX.
If you feel I have earned a pint you can donate by going to my profile and looking for my donation email.
If you want to leave thanks please do.
Christmas comes early - a very popular tablet still and with this work it will save me buying her indoors a new one for Xmas
thank you
leemg said:
Christmas comes early - a very popular tablet still and with this work it will save me buying her indoors a new one for Xmas
thank you
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Just let me know if you run into any problems.
Should be OK I have tested it quite a bit.
Regards
Lee
will make time over the next couple of days. Too much going on in the house to "think" right now. (xmas tree and stuff)
I only get a black screen after lenovo logo. Whats wrong?
kiffw said:
I only get a black screen after lenovo logo. Whats wrong?
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Are you sure you are flashing it on the original A7600F?
Regards
Lee
black screen, doesn't boot
i am having the same issue, i get the lenovo boot animation and then the screen goes black and stays black. I also do not have a backup of my system.... so i basically have a device that does nothing. can someone create a backup image that you can use TWRP to restore your device???
cato1986 said:
i am having the same issue, i get the lenovo boot animation and then the screen goes black and stays black. I also do not have a backup of my system.... so i basically have a device that does nothing. can someone create a backup image that you can use TWRP to restore your device???
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I will check this out. It works fine on my device, however it may be a corrupted upload. I won't have a chance until later to sort it or get a backup image for you. You can use the SP flash tool for the A7600F but if you aren't comfortable using it I will post some instructions for it later.
Regards
I have tested the ROM and it works fine on my tablet. If you are experiencing problems and you please confirm that you are flashing on the Lenovo A10-70 A7600-F 10 inch Wi-Fi only Tablet with the MediaTek MT8121 chip....... The boot image in this ROM is not compatible with anything else. Ensure you are not trying to flash on the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70F it will not work.
Can anyone else who has tried to flash it on the correct device confirm it works? It has had nearly 30 downloads but no one has left any feedback. It would be great if you could leave a note of this ROM works for you.
Regards
Lee
not working
That's the model i have, but it shows a black screen. I'm not new to flashing either. I have several custom ROM devices. So I don't think it is something I'm doing wrong. Suggestions?
I'm one of the 30 guys who downloaded the ROM.
Thanks so much for the effort you put into building this rom.
Unfortunately, in my case, the tablet doesn't get past the Lenovo boot screen after installing the rom.
I didn't know there was a Wifi- only version of this tablet but i looked it up, and mine is the A7600F with the MediaTek MT8121 chip.
Nevertheless, there seems to be a Sim Card Slot ?
I will give another try later
cato1986 said:
i am having the same issue, i get the lenovo boot animation and then the screen goes black and stays black. I also do not have a backup of my system.... so i basically have a device that does nothing. can someone create a backup image that you can use TWRP to restore your device???
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kiffw said:
I only get a black screen after lenovo logo. Whats wrong?
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Now i also get a black screen
cato1986 said:
That's the model i have, but it shows a black screen. I'm not new to flashing either. I have several custom ROM devices. So I don't think it is something I'm doing wrong. Suggestions?
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Are you using the TWRP from the OP? It seems like a boot image issue. If you are using the TWRP from the OP? Are you performing the wipe and does TWRP report any issues when wiping or flashing?
Regards
not working
thel2dab said:
Are you using the TWRP from the OP? It seems like a boot image issue. If you are using the TWRP from the OP? Are you performing the wipe and does TWRP report any issues when wiping or flashing?
Regards
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Yes, I'm using TWRP....I also followed this thread. Nothing less, nothing more.
Ok guys thanks for reporting back. I suspect the boot image in the upload file is corrupt. I will upload a new file at about 8:00pm GMT tonight.
Regards
Lee
@Chrambo, @cato1986 @kiffw, @leemg
I managed to get a new ROM uploaded during my lunch break, if you try it and report back that would be great.
A7600-F CM-13 ROM
It works!
Thank you so much!
Chrambo said:
It works!
Thank you so much!
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No problem, glad it's working. Enjoy. ?
Hey there, my copy is working as well.
It looks great. I do have a question, is anyone else having trouble flashing full or super OpenGapps? I can only flash the smallest. And hey thanks a lot for all the hard work. I wish I knew how to contribute.
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Hey there, my copy is working as well.
It looks great. I do have a question, is anyone else having trouble flashing full or super OpenGapps? I can only flash the smallest. And hey thanks a lot for all the hard work. I wish I knew how to contribute.
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I am not sure but I think the system partition is too small to flash the bigger Gapps packages.
Glad it is working now. I am just looking to fix the GPS as it doesn't appear to work currently, I don't know if you anyone else can confirm this.
Let me know if you run into any problems.
Regards
Lee