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[Q] Help!!! How to root + customize your ZTE V985 device

Originally Posted by suunnittelija View Post
I was able to root my ZTE V985 couple days ago. Download root installation package from:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shar...&uk=2753639880
1. Install ZTE USB driver first: Goto Settings -Developer options - enable Driver CDROM. Connect your phone to the computer and install driver package from ZTE. 985root.7z package has also ZTE USB driver but it didn't work on my Win 7, so I installed drivers from phone.
2. Turn off CDROM mode and enable USB debugging mode and Unknown sources
3. Unzip 985root.7z file to any folder
4. Run xxxroot.bat and command window appears. Script will stop and ask you to press any key (in Chinese)
5. Check that your phone is connected and press any key. Script will upload files to your phone
6. There will be popup window on your phone. Click Restore my data
7. Phone will then boot up but keep it connected to PC and wait until it is fully booted
8. if there's nothing going on in command window, press any key and command window closes. If your are rooted, you have SuperUser app
Original instructions from here:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5226211-1-1.html
And Google translation:
http://translate.google.com/translat...26211-1-1.html
THE DEVICE IS NOW SUCESSFULLY ROOTED PLEASE POST ROMS/CUSTOMISATIONS/CWM/MODS + GUIDES ALSO AND ANY OTHER INFO ON THIS PHONE! THANKS.

alz_uk said:
Originally Posted by suunnittelija View Post
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After rooting, you can download Google Play installer from here:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=126684&uk=1176017033
After installing, run this app. Slide blue button from Google Play logo to the phone logo. See attached picture.

suunnittelija said:
After rooting, you can download Google Play installer from here:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=126684&uk=1176017033
After installing, run this app. Slide blue button from Google Play logo to the phone logo. See attached picture.
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Man your awesome, I was just about to get to that problem and what do you know took the words right outta my mouth.

HELP!!! Need ENGLISH recovery mode for chinese ZTE V985
Hi all, someone please post information on replacing the ZTE V985 chinese stock recovery mode to ENGLISH recovery mode!!!!!!

BUMP!
Bump!

alz_uk said:
Hi all, someone please post information on replacing the ZTE V985 chinese stock recovery mode to ENGLISH recovery mode!!!!!!
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I found custom recovery from here:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=271693&uk=973327405
I think it is in Chinese, I have not installed it yet.
Does anyone knows that is it possible to build new recovery by using http://builder.clockworkmod.com/ and does it change the language to English?
I tried that tool by using Chinese recovery.img. It created new recovery.img successfully without any errors, but I have not tried it yet. Is it safe to use? I used builder just with recovery.img but without recovery.fstab because I wasn't able to find it.
What if the device fails to boot? I do have original firmware on .zip file, but not sure is it possible to boot and install original firmware from SD card.

ZTE stock recovery is actually in english !!!!
alz_uk said:
Hi all, someone please post information on replacing the ZTE V985 chinese stock recovery mode to ENGLISH recovery mode!!!!!!
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My bad didnt check beforehand, it seems the stock recovery mode on the zte v985 is actually in english which allows to flash roms from zip files placed on the root directory of the micro sd card.
To enter ZTE Recovery Mode do as follows: Firstly power off device then Hold down volume down key and then hold down power key, when the zte logo appears on screen let go of the power key but still keep the volume down key held you will enter zte recovery mode which will allow you to wipe data, update from micro sd card etc.
Hope this helps.

alz_uk said:
Originally Posted by suunnittelija View Post
I was able to root my ZTE V985 couple days ago. Download root installation package from: DEAD
1. Install ZTE USB driver first: Goto Settings -Developer options - enable Driver CDROM. Connect your phone to the computer and install driver package from ZTE. 985root.7z package has also ZTE USB driver but it didn't work on my Win 7, so I installed drivers from phone.
2. Turn off CDROM mode and enable USB debugging mode and Unknown sources
3. Unzip 985root.7z file to any folder
4. Run xxxroot.bat and command window appears. Script will stop and ask you to press any key (in Chinese)
5. Check that your phone is connected and press any key. Script will upload files to your phone
6. There will be popup window on your phone. Click Restore my data
7. Phone will then boot up but keep it connected to PC and wait until it is fully booted
8. if there's nothing going on in command window, press any key and command window closes. If your are rooted, you have SuperUser app
Original instructions from here:
DEAD
And Google translation:
DEAD
THE DEVICE IS NOW SUCESSFULLY ROOTED PLEASE POST ROMS/CUSTOMISATIONS/CWM/MODS + GUIDES ALSO AND ANY OTHER INFO ON THIS PHONE! THANKS.
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Hi, all links are dead for rooting ZTE grand Era. Does someone have valid links please ?
Thank you.

O_Neill31 said:
Hi, all links are dead for rooting ZTE grand Era. Does someone have valid links please ?
Thank you.
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hello, anyone knows if exists any ROM for the v985 in 4.1 or miui v5?

david_gn7 said:
hello, anyone knows if exists any ROM for the v985 in 4.1 or miui v5?
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4.1.2 update was released today. Here's the direct link for download:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=3082485858&uk=3442944625
It's recommended to update first from B03 to B04 and then do the 4.1.2 update. Here's the link for 4.0.4 B04:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=3921007642&uk=3945654451
How to do 4.1 update. Remember to backup first!:
1. Download V985_update_4.1.2.7z upgrade package file and unzip the file. Under the folders there's update.zip.
2. Copy update.zip to the external SD card root directory
3. Enter the "Settings" -> "System Software Updates" -> "Storage card upgrade." and uncheck "retain user data upgrade". If this is checked, it will cause some issues and the phone might not boot.
4.Click the OK button to upgrade. Upgrade process starts automatically after a few seconds.
Root & recovery:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=4088477952&uk=1178049129

How to root ZTE V985 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Hi, it seems that ZTE has brought a new android version to the V985 called 222200B1329ZTE V985V1.0.0B04.
I have a V985 with android 4.0.4 version B03 installed, rooted and equipped with Gapps. I can only upgrade into stock which removes my root and Gapps.
Can anyone tell me how to root the V985V1.0.0B04 android 4.1.2 version?
Thanks

I was able to compile and run fully working clockworkmode recovery from CM10.1 stream,
I was also able to compile and port CM10.1 to this device. Currently thinking if we could port CM10.2 to this device.

CM 10.1
moskvicheff said:
I was able to compile and run fully working clockworkmode recovery from CM10.1 stream,
I was also able to compile and port CM10.1 to this device. Currently thinking if we could port CM10.2 to this device.
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I will look forward for your posts, I'm very interested about CM 10.1 on my V985, great job! :good:

edusturke said:
I will look forward for your posts, I'm very interested about CM 10.1 on my V985, great job! :good:
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Thanks!
I'm currently stuck with Wifi, I also have kernel sources for this device. Let me know If you'd like me to post the link on it.
I'm looking for any assistance in porting Cyanogen mod to this device to make it fully operational.
P.S. I neet at least 10 posts to be able to post links
Regards,
Sergey

Phone won't start!
I have installed 4.1.2 update on my v985, but it was draining my battery very fast, i tried to install back to B04, but it was not working, i couldn't install. Then i tried to install Clockwork Recovery and now phone won't start, iz just turns on ZTE logo and stops!
Help please!! Is there anyway to unbrick my phone?

Phone is something like read only
I have a v985. I received it rooted, but a lot of message was in Chinese an it did not download my contacts from gmail.
I've flashed all ROMs that I found, finaly I'm stuck in "enterprise_V985_signed_101613_1017.zip".
Google play does not start. It just flashes up.
I have a Chinese application search app, where I can install apps. It seems to be installed, but the app is nowhere.
I can boot into recovery, but I can't wipe or format at all. Nothing.
I can run "install zip", it loads the zip, the commands are started, it writes that it is OK, but does not change the phone at all.
The strand that I can make photo, it is saved, I can copy files to phone and to sd card...
What can be the problem?

hello there! It seems to be quiet here, did someone solve the problem? I have also this zte version, all things is working correctly except the battery, the current rom is ics 4.0.4 v985v1.0.0B03, the android system consumes itself about 50% of battery everyday even when the phone is in standby, I would like replace the kernel with a new one, if someone has some ideas I'm very interested. :good:

[DISCUSSION][GUIDE][PORT][ROM] Alcatel One Touch 4030 S'Pop/Glory 2 Development

This thread is for discussion for the development of this device. All interested devs are very welcome to join and help.
I started working on this device since I got it day 1 on March 11, 2013. Slowly, I progressed to every step in learning more about this device. Since then, many have joined finding ways to make this device better.
UPDATE:
This thread is old and very few to none uses this device anymore. I will leave this thread here for your reference.
All of the developments of this device will still be posted here so always keep in touch with this thread for great news.
Cheers! :good:

Unbrick theory...
trying the one touch upgrade utility. it wipes all data in phone and installs a fresh and latest ROM for the device. i guess this will also fix a bricked device somehow.
after this i will try to root it again using MTK tools and ap flash tools with a different idea in my mind... hope it works this time...
[EDIT] UNBRICK METHOD CONFIRMED WORKING!!!

One touch Upgrade
Hello there I'm a total noob in rooting and unlocking bootloads. I just got the same phone as my first android phone and wondered how to root it and I end up here. Now I'm asking how did you get the one touch upgrade software. I've searched the whole alcatel website but I keep getting on the FAQ page. Would you be so kind to put up the link for the software because I kinda bricked my phone here. I was also wondering what speed did you use during your Bin4ry script root attempt? Normal or Special? Keep doing a good job. Thanks for having the time to look for ways to root this phone.

sabinbp said:
Hello there I'm a total noob in rooting and unlocking bootloads. I just got the same phone as my first android phone and wondered how to root it and I end up here. Now I'm asking how did you get the one touch upgrade software. I've searched the whole alcatel website but I keep getting on the FAQ page. Would you be so kind to put up the link for the software because I kinda bricked my phone here. I was also wondering what speed did you use during your Bin4ry script root attempt? Normal or Special? Keep doing a good job. Thanks for having the time to look for ways to root this phone.
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I tried the normal mode as Bin4ry said that the others might brick the phone it it wasn't the right model. did you brick it using the srcipt? any way. still trying to root it and finding help from rua1 that has a great knowledge in MTK phones...
here's the link of the upgrade utiliuty... just install it and choose alcatel 4030 (if your phone is s'pop) then power of the phone remove the battery and follow the instructions on PC and wait till it says plug the phone while powered off.. plug the usb (without battery) then wait for it to detect the device. when it loads, put the battery back and wait for it to download the firmware.. it will take hours to download it.. it's about 2+gigs... good luck on unbricking.. hope it works...

Phone unbricked
Many thanks for the software. My phone is now back to stock rom. for the Bin4ry I also tried Normal because I thought it was for tabs only. So MTK is the only course of action? Any news on fixing the 2 point horizontal bug? and the alcatel FAQ says there's this TCL calibration that you can activate to you know "calibrate" the touch screen. Do you also get the problem where in the stock alarm app alarms but you can't dismiss it ( I set it to crazy mode ) where you need to press 3 buttons to dismiss but still won't stop I really need to pull the battery out. Help please Thanks in advance.

sabinbp said:
Many thanks for the software. My phone is now back to stock rom. for the Bin4ry I also tried Normal because I thought it was for tabs only. So MTK is the only course of action? Any news on fixing the 2 point horizontal bug? and the alcatel FAQ says there's this TCL calibration that you can activate to you know "calibrate" the touch screen. Do you also get the problem where in the stock alarm app alarms but you can't dismiss it ( I set it to crazy mode ) where you need to press 3 buttons to dismiss but still won't stop I really need to pull the battery out. Help please Thanks in advance.
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Great. So my theory really worked. Glad you unbricked it. I'm getting closer to rooting it. Just having problems flashing the cwm. Ones I managed to flash it, rooting may be successful. I use Mtk tools and flash tools and get help from rua1. Didn't use my alarm before so i'm not sure about the bug. Maybe you don't have to set it in crazy mode..

I tried to set the alarm in crazy mode and everything works fine. Just dismiss, unlock, and tap the three buttons with numbers and your done..

Rooted, finally!!
I finally rooted the alcatel spop. I will make a guide maybe later how I did it...

[GUIDE]How to flash CWM recovery and root Alcatel One Touch S'POP 4030
How to flash CWM recovery and root Alcatel One Touch S'POP 4030X(Glory 2)
Disclaimer: Your warranty is now void. You do this in your own risk. I do not take any responsibility to your device. This will definitely brick your device which is normal but follow the right instructions to make it work again.
Credits: This is tuts would not be possible without the help from the creator of MTKdroid tools, rua1 from XDA Developers. Thank the guy for his wonderful tool. If you wanna know how I did it, go to his thread right here. I also wanna acknowledge The Solutor and rimmon1971's efforts for porting the TWRP to our device. You can find The Solutor's work here.
Requirements:
1. A windows based PC
2. MTK Droid Root & Tools & SP Flash Tool
3. Universal ADB driver
4. One Touch Upgrade S
5. Root script
6. Patience
7. Most important! Use your brain!
Important!
To make this work without errors, don't use other drivers available in the web. Just install One Touch Upgrade S first. It will install the USB VCOM preloader driver. It will be needed by the SPFT to detect the phone. Use the provided ADB driver for the MT65xx_android_phone. If ever you get stucked in an error and your device wont boot anymore, just use One Touch Upgrade and your phone will be as good as new...
Guide: CWM/TWRP recovery
1. Download MTK Droid Root & Tools & SP Flash Tools, ADB Drivers, One Touch Upgrade S, and the Root script. Extract them anywhere in your computer.
2.Install ADB driver.This step is now optional to get adb working. You can now skip to step 5 if you just want to get rooted with CWM/TWRP recovery installed.. In your phone, go to Settings>Development. Set to on and check USB debugging.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3. Connect device to PC. Driver will fail to install (thats normal). Install UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi
Note: in Windows 8, this will pop-up. do this:
4. After installing the Universal ADB driver, go to device manager of your computer. Follow the images as descirbed.
ADB commands should work now (if you have ADB installed) and you won't have any problems about MTK droid tool not detecting phone.
5. Be sure that you have already installed One Touch Upgrade S before this step. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file by clicking on the Scatter-loading button.
6. UNCHECK BOOT and leave RECOVERY checked. Disregard what is on the photo. There's are reports that the latest firmwares are incompatible with the uploaded patched boot.img.
Note: By default, the CWM recovery will be selected in the SP Flash tool. If you want the fully working TWRP-recovery (I recomment this because CWM recovery is not fully functional), just click RECOVERY and replace it with this file.
7. Click Download button. Click yes on the download warning. Turn off phone, remove battery and connect the phone (without battery) and wait until SP Flash tool detects the phone and watch as it flash the image.
8. If everything passes without errors, unplug the phone, reinsert battery and boot to recovery by pressing power + volume up.
9. You should boot in CWM/TWRP recovery. We are ready to flash the Superuser app to gain root.
Guide: Superuser
You can use mtk droid root and tools here. Just plug in phone to pc while still in CWM recovery. Run mtk tools, wait to detect phone, click superuser, then build.prop, then delete china. Your done. Or use the guide below if you have problems with it.
Using CWM recovery to flash superSU
1. While still on CWM recovery, plug the phone into PC again.
2. Navigate using volume up and down buttons. Press Power button to select and Back soft key to go back.
3. Select mounts and storage>mount USB storage.
4. Copy the root-glory-2-4030E.zip to your sdcard.
5. After copying, select unmount and go back.
6. Select install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard>root-glory-2-4030E.zip and select yes - Install root-glory-2-4030E.zip
7. It will flash the app to the system including all needed binaries. I also included the fix-permissions banary which is missing from the ROM.
8. Reboot the phone and wait. It will boot normally and no data will be lost. You will see superuser app in your app drawer. You are now rooted!:thumbsup:
Using TWRP recovery to flash superSU
1. While still on TWRP recovery,Connect the device to PC.
2. Tap mount in the screen then Mount USB storage.
3. Copy the root-glory-2-4030E.zip to your sdcard.
4. Press back on your device softkeys.
5. Tap install and select root-glory-2-4030E.zip
6. Wipe to confirm flash.
7. Reboot>System.
8 You're done.
Screenshots:
Guide to Unroot
Requirements:
1. Windows Based PC
2. SP flash tool (included in OT-4030 ROOT&CWM RECOVERY)
3. Stock recovery.img
4. Unroot script (Unroot-glory-4030E.zip)
Urooting
1. Copy Unroot-glory-4030E.zip to the root of sdcard.
2. Reboot to CWM recovery.
3. Select install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard>Unroot-glory-4030E.zip and select yes - Install Unroot-glory-4030E.zip
4. On your PC, Open SP flashtool and select the scatterfile.
5. Remove check on BOOTIMG and click RECOVERY and select the stock recovery.img. Click download button and disregard download warning by clicking yes.
6.Connect the phone to pc without battery. After the download finished dialog, your done!
Links:
OT-4030 ROOT&CWM RECOVERY
Universal ADB driver
One Touch Upgrade S
Root script
Unroot script
Stock recovery.img
Mirror to all files
TWRP-recovery

I get this error after #3 of CWM recovery installation:

warfab said:
I get this error after #3 of CWM recovery installation:
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Please attach log...

cyberangel22k said:
Please attach log...
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Here are my logs...

Guide updated!
added some more steps for error 4050...

Anyone still getting errors, I will help today. you can send a PM on my personal G+ so I can answer quickly to your concerns...

boot_logo changed!
tried to change the boot logo and it worked! thanks to balamu96m for his guide.
This is my new boot logo

bootanimation problem!
I changed my bootanimation and tried if it works using these commands which i normally do with my past android devices.
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the animation works fine but when i hit:
Code:
adb reboot
the animation showed was just android mask or android shine which shows when you don't have bootanimation.zip inside /data/local or /system/media. it's like a default bootanimation.
so once I booted, I tried again
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the bootanimation works but when I reboot, it's back to default.
I tried replacing back the original bootanimation.zip but it still the defaut bootanimation. It's very weird. I haven't encountered this before...

cyberangel22k said:
Anyone still getting errors, I will help today. you can send a PM on my personal G+ so I can answer quickly to your concerns...
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Me and many others are still waiting for your help at symbianize...

can't access symbianize since saturday
Dito muna kayo magpost ng mga tanong.. humihingi din ako ng tulong kay rua1 re: sa error 4050.

fixed!
cyberangel22k said:
I changed my bootanimation and tried if it works using these commands which i normally do with my past android devices.
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the animation works fine but when i hit:
Code:
adb reboot
the animation showed was just android mask or android shine which shows when you don't have bootanimation.zip inside /data/local or /system/media. it's like a default bootanimation.
so once I booted, I tried again
Code:
adb shell bootanimation
the bootanimation works but when I reboot, it's back to default.
I tried replacing back the original bootanimation.zip but it still the defaut bootanimation. It's very weird. I haven't encountered this before...
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Found out the cause of this issue. The stock ROM has no fix_permissions binary. So I pushed the binary and tried to fix perm again and now custom bootanimation.zip works!

4050 fix
to get past the 4050 error update the SPFlash Tool to this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982576
To those having problems with MTKDroid not detecting their phone download and install PDANet for Windows (any version would suffice)
just rooted my phone \^0^/

[GUIDE] Acer Liquid E1 All-In-One Guide [UPDATED 03- 07- 2013]

Acer Liquid E1 All in One thread; Rooting, Recovery and Kernel, Roms and Unbricking
Disclaimer
We are Not responsible if you brick your device or lose your data. Rooting is done at own risk and we are not the ones to blame for messing up your phone. When you rooted this phone, you lost your warranty. Vache and Paugustin provided a way to restore your device to stock in case you mess up, and I've made a tutorial on that which you can find at the beginning of this thread.
If you have any question, feel free to reply, or leave a PM. I am always open for suggestions!
Of course, if you get stuck somewhere in the process, tell us! but don't forget to tell us exactly what you did, what the screen shows, and what files you used.
Here is a simple overview of the thread for you so you can quick acces all posts:
Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39293790&postcount=2
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Reverting back to stock rom/ unbrick your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39293936&postcount=3
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Custom rom section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226375
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The user iulian1421 has been kind enough to provice me with a zipped Nandroid backup. This means that we now have acces to both dual-sim, and single-sim firmwares. If you want to give it a try, flash the CWM recovery, unzip this file and place it in SD card. apply the backup through CWM restore option.
mega.co.nz/#!V0YDXTKA!I2H1biA_NzBzFUbORHv020gzpQpcZzl5XcroeTQ Dpbg
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People who contributed in this project, and helped me out big time :highfive:
Brick3d
Vache
Paugustin
iulian1421
Master Shifu Yuweng
Pratikmore
Socr4te @ Needrom

Rooting
Rooting
So, you want to root the phone? Alright let's get you started!
1. Download this file. This is a .zip I made which contains all the files you need to root the phone. It might be confusing at first, but you'll be doing this with your eyes closed after 2 times.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fxqckmx2jx6b573
2. Extract the files into a folder you like (mine is Desktop/ROOT, so that i cant forget where it is)
3. Shut down your phone, pull out the battery. next, plug it into your pc with the battery still out. open device manager, and youll see
* unknown device
*mtk 57*** preloader with (!) triangle.
4. Manually install the drivers for that device which you can find in the folder you extracted. Be sure to install the drivers provided for your OS!!!
5. After installing, put the battery back in your phone and unplug it for now.
The actual rooting process
1. Open the folder > Flash tool > run Flash_Tool.exe
2. Click scatter-loading, and select the MT6577_emmc_aa66_Acer_AV051_V360_1.003.00_WW_GEN1.txt file. (you can find that in the scatter folder)
3. From the list, check the mark at Recovery. (All other marks should be UNCHECKED)
4. Double click recovery, and select recoE1-superuser.img from the Images folder.
5. Click download, and confirm the popup with yes.
6. With the power of the phone still off, connect it to usb
7. Next you will see the progress bar turn red, then yellow, and if it's finished correctly you will see a green popup ring appear in the flash tool.
8. remove the usb cable from the phone, and boot into recovery mode (volume + and power buttons)
9. Go to the recovery, and you will be presented an android triangle! dont worry, just press volume + once.
11. Now highlight the reboot system now, and you're all done
12. Give a thanks, and subscribe to this thread. If i get the permissions from them I will update this thread with the new creations of Vache, and Paugustin, as well as my own.
#Update 2#
Vache has released a CWM (v 6.0.2.8) onto his website. Flash this one like you would when flashing any boot img (see tutorial for that)
http://www.vache-android.com/Smartphones/Liquid%20E1/recovery/CWM-6.0.2.8_Acer-E1.img
Release TWRP recovery, the swipe to action is still not working, waiting for a fix!
http://www.vache-android.com/Smartphones/Liquid%20E1/recovery/TWRP-2.3.2.3_Acer-E1.img
Give this guy a big thanks for the awesome work he is doing!!!

Revert back to stock rom/ Unbrick device
Unbricking the phone or revert back to stock rom
This guide is written with the intention of being as noob friendly as possible. I know some things around here are a bit hard to understand, so I wrote it like this just so that everyone could understand.
First of all, you want to download and install the drivers from the acer site:
http://www.acer.nl/ac/nl/NL/content/drivers
* you might need to look up your phone model again here, which is V360 (you can type that into the model name bar and it will redirect you to the correct
page).
Once downloaded you want to download these 2 files:
Here is the ROM : https://truck.it/p/NSKm45nxjh
Here is ADB+ Fastboot: http://d-h.st/592
Once you've got both files downloaded (main rom is 600mb), unzip the rom first. You will get 2 folders:
* Database_Acer_AV051_V360_1.003.00_WW_GEN1
* Images
The Images folder is what we need most. You want to extract all contents from the ADB/fastboot zip file into the Images folder.
After you've done that (and assuming the drivers you installed are working correctly, a reboot of your pc might be required for that), shut down the phone.
Plug your phone into your pc with a USB cable (pretty obvious right?)
Hold the Volume + and Power buttons until it vibrates and shows you a nice little recovery menu. From here you need to pick the 'Fastboot'.
(Volume + is scrolling through menus, and volume down is selecting!!!)
After you've done that, you are shown the acer logo, with a small line of text underneath it which you can't completely read. Don't worry, its normal and if
the drivers are installed correctly it'll work anyways.
Now that you have set everything up you're ready to flash everything back to stock!
Once inside the folder containing the img files and adb/fastboot and their .dll files, you need to open a cmd in that window:
shift+ right mouse button > open command window here.
in the cmd screen now type this:
* fastboot flash boot boot.img - wait until it's finished. you will get an error or completed message in
the cmd screen.
* fastboot flash recovery recovery.img - should be done in a few seconds.
* fastboot flash system system.img - this will take long, because as you can see its over 600mb, don't give
up, first time it took me about 3 minutes to finish.
After flashing the system.img is done, wait for 10 seconds, then pull out the usb cable. Remove the battery from the phone, reinstert it, and boot it as usual. This should have flahsed your phone back to the stock JB Acer provided, including all apps and bugs that came with it.

great
i have rooted Acer Liquid E1, great, i waiting for next users happy we need big community for this big phone THX

Re: [GUIDE] Acer Liquid E1 All-In-One Guide
It's growing and I'm sure we'll see some nice stuff for this phone
Envoyé depuis mon V360 avec Tapatalk

atm I'm playing around with build.prop tweaks until Vache brings us init.d support and a flashable zip file for roms, I cannot make one. I also have succesfully installed Bravia Engine from sony, looks great!

Hi I did exactly as instructed and got all steps done right but I am not rooted.. Any idea why Thanks

Just tell us what happened. If you're not rooted it means something did not work and that is probably because you missed something. Check all the steps and try again. If you have an error message tell us what and when.

rizanx said:
Hi I did exactly as instructed and got all steps done right but I am not rooted.. Any idea why Thanks
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Hmm, can you check up on the drivers? what does it show when you plug in the phone while the power is off?
I have no idea wether you're new to rooting etc or not, but have you checked these 2?
ADB Debugging on: settings > options for developers> turn on adb debugging
unknown source on: settings > security > turn on unknown sources
I believe those 2 settings are your problem

Brick3d said:
Hmm, can you check up on the drivers? what does it show when you plug in the phone while the power is off?
I have no idea wether you're new to rooting etc or not, but have you checked these 2?
ADB Debugging on: settings > options for developers> turn on adb debugging
unknown source on: settings > security > turn on unknown sources
I believe those 2 settings are your problem
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Thanks for the reply man. I figured it out. I had to go to recovery and then reboot from there. One I did that I am rooted. Now hopefully some custom rom will appear.

hehe good to know! I was wondering if I had maybe forgotten something in the tutorial.. if you're a benchmark believer, im making a rom as of now, got the antutu scores up from +-2400 to -+2800.
Edit: I've gotten it up to 3k, quite proud of that!
I still can't make a real flashable rom because there is no fully functional CWM for this device yet.

I want to make a camera mod atm, but there is no media_profiles.xml present...anyone knows where its at or what the right file is?

Hi all
I have made cwm recovery 6.0.2.8 for this device on italian forum ----> Here
I think not bugs (i hope)
BackUp OK
Restore OK
Wipe OK
Mount USB Windows OK
Mount USB Linux OK
If you find bug i'm here for try to fix.
Bye all.

I tested erlucky CWM with Vache and it works well !

erlucky said:
Hi all
I have made cwm recovery 6.0.2.8 for this device on italian forum ----> Here
I think not bugs (i hope)
BackUp OK
Restore OK
Wipe OK
Mount USB Windows OK
Mount USB Linux OK
If you find bug i'm here for try to fix.
Bye all.
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can you upload it on here in attachement please? I cant download it I think...

It's on Vache ftp : http://vache-android.com/Smartphones/Liquid E1/recovery/CWM-6.0.2.8_Acer-E1.img
To flash you just have to use the exact same method used for rooting. Just use this .img instead of the rooting recovery.img

Re: [GUIDE] Acer Liquid E1 All-In-One Guide
Ah yes ive downloaded that one alteady. I cant flash any images every time i get an error or it says completed but nothing is changed in system...
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It happened to me once, the flashing went ok but the recovery would not start at all. I flashed from another computer and it went OK.

Re: [GUIDE] Acer Liquid E1 All-In-One Guide
No its working properly, everything is fine except for that...
Sent from my V360 using xda app-developers app

Brick3d said:
No its working properly, everything is fine except for that...
Sent from my V360 using xda app-developers app
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My Recovery is another cwm 6.0.2.8, i have porting from bruno martins basis for MTK 65xx emmc/mtd.....
I have added usb Mount file into ramdisk.
I'm Lucky76 in other forum (italian and Modaco)

Huawei ascend y511-u30 bootloader, Root, CWM & Rom!!

Huawei ascend y511-u30 Bootloader, Root & CWM!!
Please Read:(August 20/2014) Finally, I hope this thread is almost complete, while updating this thread I really didn't find many users interested in this thread. It's not that i want credits for it, i was the one with most of replies & felt like alone, forcing others to read/reply etc.. but i didn't give-up, pushed myself into it, spending time on Search, Collecting Information, Testing Stuff on my Device, posting, updating etc.... but It's ok & no problem. Remember, when we need something we struggle for it & i needed it for myself. Only one thing, keep this thread going, Rate it, Comment, share, whatever.... that's all. I hope it will help other users. Thanks for understanding.
Update: August 27/2014
BOOTLOADER= (ROM Test Result: Successfully installed/Flashed Custom ROM without unlocking bootloader )
ROOT= TESTED & SOLVED
CWM RECOVERY= TESTED & SOLVED
Additional:-
ROM: Section added, See Index. TESTED & SOLVED
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Hi guys,
I'm searching/trying "Bootloader, Root & CWM/TWRP" for Huawei ascend y511 (Dual-Sim).
I'll post updates, when ever I'll find or try something new, hope members will help. thanks.
INDEX:-
Code:
[B][COLOR="Navy"]+ How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC, USB.... Phone Drivers!![/COLOR][/B]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Download Drivers: Ascend Y511-u30 drivers x64 & x86
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- "ADB" Files
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- You can get Phone drivers from within your phone.
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ How to Enable USB Debugging & Enter into Stock/Default Recovery:[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Enable USB Debugging:
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery. Method 1
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery via "ADB/FASTBOOT". Method 2
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ Unlocking Bootloader, Root & CWM[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Unlock Bootloader?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Root?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- CWM Recovery Installation/Flashing?
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ Installing/Flashing Custom ROM[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Things you need to know?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- How to Install/Flash Custom ROM?
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Download Custom ROM?
[COLOR="Navy"][B]+ How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="White"]---[/COLOR]-- Backup/Restore Stock/Custom ROM (Rooted & Non-Rooted both)
How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!
Download Drivers: Ascend Y511-u30 drivers x64 & x86
"ADB" Files: Download (These are Command files, not 'adb' drivers.)
(You can get Phone drivers from within your phone.)
Follow these steps:
1. Touch for other USB options.
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2. Built-in CD-ROM
3. Double Click on New drive Icons "CD-ROM".
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4. Here you are : )....
Let us know who get them and who did not, so we can share : ).
How to Enable USB Debugging & Enter into Stock/Default Recovery:
How to Enable USB Debugging:
Go to:
-- Phone settings >> About phone and find "Build number".
-- Tap/click 7 times on "build number" and a messages will appear. Now we have new option in "phone settings".
-- Back to Phone settings.
-- Open "Developer options". (it's above 'about phone').
-- Turn it ON and enable/check "USB debugging".
(USB debugging is required to work with "ADB/FASTBOOT".)
To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery.
Method 1:
-- Turn off your device/phone
-- Press Vol+ and Vol- and hold them
-- Press Power button and hold
Hold for 5-6 Seconds at "Huawei Ascend" logo (simple logo, not animated) and you are done.
Method 2: To Enter into Default/Stock Recovery via "ADB/FASTBOOT".
1. Make sure "USB Debugging" is enabled.
2. Install phone drivers. You can Download Drivers from the link given under "How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!" section.
3. Download "ADB" files from the link given under "How to find ADB/fastboot, CDC.... Drivers!!" section..
4. Extract "ADB.zip" to Drive 'C:\'
5. Now open "command prompt" and make sure path is c:\adb>.
Now type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Phone/Device will reboot into Stock/Default Recovery.
Thats all. Done.
Unlocking Bootloader, Root & CWM:
>> Unlock Bootloader?
(Update:Not Needed)
>> How to Root?
(Update: SOLVED)
>> Framaroot 1.9.2
- Download Framaroot 1.9.2: HERE OR HERE
- Extract, copy 'apk' file to you mobile & install.
- Open the installed Framaroot application.
- Choose the “SuperSU” from the dropdown menu.
- Select “Boromir” & on success you'll see this message “Success, Superuser and SU binary installed.”
The End, after rebooting the device you could see an app called Superuser in your menu.
(Note:- In case 'supersu/superuser' icon does not appear in menu, then open play store> my Apps> and search 'supersu/superuser' there. It should be there and needs update. Do it and it will appear in menu.")
Or visit Here for more info on Rooting.
>> CWM Recovery Installation/Flashing?
(Update: SOLVED) NOTE: Device must be Unlocked and "Rooted" for "CWM" installation. (Note: I Rooted the Device & Flashed CWM Recovery successfully without unlocking bootloader. Still need to test flashing "ROM".)
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CWM v5.5.0.4 for HUAWEI Y511-U30
You will need MtkDroidTools & Recovery.
Download MtkDroidTools_v253 HERE
& Recovery HERE.
Extract both RAR files.
LETS GET STARTED....
-- Device Must be Rooted.
-- Enable "USB Debugging".
Flashing CWM Recovery with MtkDroidTools:
-- Open MtkDroidTools.
-- Connect you Phone to the PC via usb cable.
1. Click "ROOT" Button. (To get 'root shell') On Phone, 'Supersu' will ask for permission. Select "Grant".
2. Choose Second tab "root, backup, recovery" from MtkDroidTools.
3. Select 2nd(second) Option "To use boot from phone".
4. Click "Recovery and Boot".
5. When message appear "To make CWM Recovery Automatically", Select "NO".
6. Window will popup, Select "recovery.img" file which you have downloaded.
Reboot.... Thats all!!
View attachment 2898546View attachment 2898547View attachment 2898548
Make backup of your device/rom/data etc....
(Note):- Everything is working fine, only thing is that i cannot enter custom recovery with "vol+ & vol- & power" button (it's 'maybe' problem with this specific version). Otherwise i can enter in custom recovery with "ADB". I have installed "Quick boot" app from play store to reboot phone into custom recovery and it's working ok. Also successfully created backup with CWM.
Installing/Flashing Custom ROM
Things you need to know?
-- "Bootloader" "No unlocking needed".
-- Device must be Rooted.
-- Recovery Tool (CWM or TWRP).
-- & Custom ROM.
How to Install/Flash Custom ROM?
(Note:- Make sure Battery is charged more than 70%. Better make it 100%. : D )
-- Make full backup of Device.
-- Copy-paste the downloaded ROM (.zip) file to your phone’s SD card.
-- Reboot phone into Recovery Mode.
-- In Recovery Menu, Select “wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache(from advanced option)".
-- Back to Recovery Main Menu.
-- Go to “install zip from SD card” and “choose zip from SD card”.
-- Go to ROM (.zip) file location and select it.
-- Select "Yes" to continue.
-- Reboot when done.
That's all. Enjoy....
Here some screen shots of Tested ROM LewaOS 4.2.2 I Installed on Huawei Ascend Y511.
Download Custom ROM
LewaOS ver: 1.6 (4.2.2) - Download
Above ROM credits goes to it's Developer....How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool
Backup/Restore Stock/Custom ROM (Rooted & Non-Rooted both)
LINK: How To Backup / Restore Stock ROM with SP Flash Tool
(Ask questions in comments, in case you don't understand something.)
Addition/EXTRA
(Update):
>> Got a news that 'Sigma Box' support this device for 'Bootloader, root etc.... i hope so. (didn't tested yet).
Guys, I'm new to Android but I'm trying my best regarding this device with research and help of others, Your help is needed. hope this post title will change from 'Question' to "Solution/Solved" for "Huawei Ascend Y511-u30" Users. Stay tuned....​Credits: I searched and collected information from various/too many sources, so can't mention them all.​
(Note:- I'm doing this all for sharing purpose only & i need it too. I take no responsibility for anything bad happen/damage to your device by applying/following any instruction from this post. As for me i am testing methods on my device, then i post updates in thread and so far, my device is still working fine. I'll sure will try to mention about anything I'll update in thread without testing. Always take backup of your Phone Data. )
____________________________________________________________________
Also see: Huawei Ascend - Did you know!!....

i have collected some Information, just some more time and will soon edit the post : ). let us know, if you are there waiting.

I serched the net and found some site but they are not in english language. Can't understand/explore thourouly for the device. But it seems too many users on that site with huawei ascend y511. There i found a post regarding root and cwm but not bootloader, so as i said not very comfortable with exploring that site. Maybe someone there know the whole stuff. Am i allowed to share site link. Please administration, confirm.

need help, it's all me over this thread. : |

Get you 'huawei Ascend y511' drivers from within you mobile. follow instructions from Thread. (updated)

CWM recovery
faramaroot worked for me , my fone is now rooted, but now i want to install custom recovery and then custom rom, but i didn't find custom recovery for this model including installation instructions,
there is kitkit android 4.4 available for Y511, but now sure about U30 model. and it needs to complete one survey to download firmware files. and unfortunatly those surveys are not for my country.
anyone having custom recovery(english version) for Y511-U30 plz send the instructions and image file

trm33 said:
faramaroot worked for me , my fone is now rooted, but now i want to install custom recovery and then custom rom, but i didn't find custom recovery for this model including installation instructions,
there is kitkit android 4.4 available for Y511, but now sure about U30 model. and it needs to complete one survey to download firmware files. and unfortunatly those surveys are not for my country.
anyone having custom recovery(english version) for Y511-U30 plz send the instructions and image file
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Welcome to the thread, it's been long time i was waiting for a single comment other than mine : p.
well, i got my hands on "CWM" and it's in English as from where i get it i saw it in english language. One thing i haven't tested it, coz i'm not sure about my device 'bootloader' status. don't know incase it's unlocked or locked. i think CWM can be installed/flashed only when bootloader is unlocked. so i'm not installing CWM until i'm sure about safety.
"Framaroot" worked for me too last night but "supersu" icon did not appear in menu but i installed an app to confirm root and "supersu" notification came up for granting permission. what ever, Will you also please share "framaroot" version you used and what exploit worked for you. i used framaroot 1.9.2. and please tell me about "bootloader" too.
i'll upload "CWM 5.5.0.4" for y511-u30 or u25, but again i have not tested it. i'll edit thread about how to install. : ). take care and post results after testing. i hope it will be safe. goot luck.

ajnabicancer said:
Welcome to the thread, it's been long time i was waiting for a single comment other than mine : p.
well, i got my hands on "CWM" and it's in English as from where i get it i saw it in english language. One thing i haven't tested it, coz i'm not sure about my device 'bootloader' status. don't know incase it's unlocked or locked. i think CWM can be installed/flashed only when bootloader is unlocked. so i'm not installing CWM until i'm sure about safety.
"Framaroot" worked for me too last night but "supersu" icon did not appear in menu but i installed an app to confirm root and "supersu" notification came up for granting permission. what ever, Will you also please share "framaroot" version you used and what exploit worked for you. i used framaroot 1.9.2. and please tell me about "bootloader" too.
i'll upload "CWM 5.5.0.4" for y511-u30, but again i have not tested it. i'll edit thread about how to install. : ). take care and post results after testing. i hope it will be safe. goot luck.
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i m not sure about version now, but i have installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276

trm33 said:
i m not sure about version now, but i have installed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
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It's ok about version, any chance of remembering "exploit" you choose to root device "boromir" or "Barahir"?. as i remember, "Barahir" worked for me. again not sure. but device got rooted without showing "supersu" app but hidden and installed.
anyway, i have uploaded Framaroot app and in short i'll be uploading "CWM".
is your device "bootloader unlocked"? i'll not recommend you to try installing "CWM" without bootloader unlocked.

CWM information/img/files added.
I am trying to find unlocking bootloader solution for every one and then will add "CUSTOM ROMS".

faramaroot v1.9.2
select "install Supersu"
then "boromir" but not sure
its nearly 2 months ago i have rooted with faramaroot,

trm33 said:
faramaroot v1.9.2
select "install Supersu"
then "boromir" but not sure
its nearly 2 months ago i have rooted with faramaroot,
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tnx, so, what's about 'CWM'? i have added info and files. is your phone "bootloader" unlocked?

ajnabicancer said:
tnx, so, what's about 'CWM'? i have added info and files. is your phone "bootloader" unlocked?
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i have downloaded CWM which u share; but i haven't installed yet, i will only use when i have custom rom,
custom rom kit kat is available but it needs one survey to download the file, i have problem downloading file from http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/huawei-ascend-y511-5910.html

trm33 said:
i have downloaded CWM which u share; but i haven't installed yet, i will only use when i have custom rom,
custom rom kit kat is available but it needs one survey to download the file, i have problem downloading file from http://www.442kitkat.info/mp3-0/huawei-ascend-y511-5910.html
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How did you unlocked "bootloader"??

ajnabicancer said:
How did you unlocked "bootloader"??
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I Haven't touched the boot loader, only i have rooted with faramaroot. and installed custom recovery found from internet but that was in chines so i removed, however i have not yet tested the recovery u sent yesterday

trm33 said:
I Haven't touched the boot loader, only i have rooted with faramaroot. and installed custom recovery found from internet but that was in chines so i removed, however i have not yet tested the recovery u sent yesterday
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Ok. Thanks for replying. I am not sure but i think, to flash custom ROM "bootloader" needs to be unlocked. Maybe 'CWM' don't need bootloader restriction but required root.
Try to find way to unlock bootloader for our device. There are ways but some cost much and the one which don't is official way and they have not answered any of my email/query yet.
It not a problem for me individualy to get bootloader unlocked but i want to find out solution for every one.
One more thing, just want to make sure that it only with my device serial or same with some others too.
1. Serial mentioned in phone settings is strange like "0123456.." and serial behind battery is different.
2. Incase, u ever boot into chinese bootloader/recovery by pressing vol- and power button. Did u happen to see "Board test fail"?
Thanks, I'll be waiting for ur reply.

try http://www.mediafire.com/download/9qrhsndjfy3nyja/UnlckMyBootloader_v2_Setup.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b63251f3ey5ilns/AndRootKit_v1.3_Setup.exe

ajnabicancer said:
Ok. Thanks for replying. I am not sure but i think, to flash custom ROM "bootloader" needs to be unlocked. Maybe 'CWM' don't need bootloader restriction but required root.
Try to find way to unlock bootloader for our device. There are ways but some cost much and the one which don't is official way and they have not answered any of my email/query yet.
It not a problem for me individualy to get bootloader unlocked but i want to find out solution for every one.
One more thing, just want to make sure that it only with my device serial or same with some others too.
1. Serial mentioned in phone settings is strange like "0123456.." and serial behind battery is different.
2. Incase, u ever boot into chinese bootloader/recovery by pressing vol- and power button. Did u happen to see "Board test fail"?
Thanks, I'll be waiting for ur reply.
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u r correct
1. serial no is same 123..................F, i will check letr on backside
2. i had installed recovery with "RASHR" app avaialble at playsore and restarted fone into recovery with same "RASHR" app.
Vol- and power i think does not work or only it is used to "fast boot" the fone
however Vol+ and power shows board test fail but still u can test some hardware, all menu comes in chines but still camera, mic and other hardware can be checked.
i always reboot to recovery by writing commands to terminal emulator.
Regards

trm33 said:
u r correct
1. serial no is same 123..................F, i will check letr on backside
2. i had installed recovery with "RASHR" app avaialble at playsore and restarted fone into recovery with same "RASHR" app.
Vol- and power i think does not work or only it is used to "fast boot" the fone
however Vol+ and power shows board test fail but still u can test some hardware, all menu comes in chines but still camera, mic and other hardware can be checked.
i always reboot to recovery by writing commands to terminal emulator.
Regards
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Thanks for info, u r helping. It clear doubts regarding regarding issues and i could move forward for more tests. i'll try my best to make addition in main post about how to flash/install recover VIA "ADB". i hope....
I enter fast boot by "adb" and the command i am gonna ask u about give no results, except dots "....". Tried even entering into chinese mode/fastboot but same result.
Can u confirm "fastboot oem get-bootinfo" without qoute's. It only show info about bootloader, either locked or unlocked. Thanks again.

digijedi007 said:
try http://www.mediafire.com/download/9qrhsndjfy3nyja/UnlckMyBootloader_v2_Setup.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/download/b63251f3ey5ilns/AndRootKit_v1.3_Setup.exe
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as i remember, i've tried that bootloader file and that's not a working app. "not a valid win32....".
rootkit, didn't tried. Rooting is already solved : ). thanks for information.

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Vodafone Smart first 6* NL *(EU) Rooting and More!
Done & Closed!​After a wild chase finding the correct tools and apk's this took me 2 days to complete an fully rooted and Simlock free Vodafone branded Smart Firt 6.
Most of the files can be downloaded from below here on XDA​DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may Void your warranty and can result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
It may be that you get an *softbrick *(bootloop) because Vodafone still pushing update's for their Firmware patching and upgrading the software!​
To be safe please use methods given by: Androrooter and or Kirito9 !​
#Rooting:
1# Download the root.apk onto your phone or SD card and install.
2# Now start the app and you will see it's all in Chinese, just click on the Root Shield Badge ontop of the screen.
3# Let it do its magic installing the scripts most likely it will auto reboot your phone without rooting it,
you must restart the root app again and click on the Badge (like done at step 2#).
~Now you are Rooted but the Superuser is Chinese and what i have noticed it's a temporary Root, if you lose root again just redo step 2#!
4# Download and install SuperSu-2.46 now launch an root app most likely the Chinese app will popup granting
for root permission, you must click on the colored (grant) button to accept.
5# Download an Root browser i.e. File Manager and let it gain Root permission, if SuperSu wont ask for Root it's now save to uninstall the Chinese app.
~From now on you permanently Rooted, don't go installing/modding stuff yet until you made an systems backup!
#Twrp or Cwm Recovery (PC version):
1# Download ADB Driver and install on PC. Download from here; http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2267ab98
2# Download TWRP Setup (thanks to Dees_Troy & Yuweng) and unzip on your PC.
3# Activate USB debugging under developer mode* and connect with USB to your PC.
(done by *tapping 7 times on the build number in the about phone section)
3a# Open the Twrp setup.exe and click on the next button.
3b# Just wait till the installation is completed followed by credits.
3c# On the next window, click on yes to proceed.
3d# Select Start Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek and click on ok
3e# Click on Yes to auto port.
3f# Now make sure your phone is connected, adb driver installed and usb debugging enabled, then click on OK.
~if you get any pop up msg on your phone screen just click on yes.
Just wait for a few seconds while the setup is been completed,
if the process was successful, your phone should automatically reboot into recovery.
~Now you need to make an full backup with Twrp so that all the files are safe!
#More Updates following Soon! To be safe please use methodes given by: Androrooter and or Kirito9 !

-reserved

does not work
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.

QuantumRevenger said:
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.
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Kingroot 4.8 worked, so I ran the TWRP Setup and guess what another way to ruin the phone even further. Stuck in a boot loop now.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUYS GUIDE! It will most likely break your phone from start to finish!
Please provide a reset copy of your system.img and recovery.img for people who have lost their phones due to this guide, it would be very useful as the devices can be restored if adb / fastboot access can be achieved.

At Your Own Risk!
QuantumRevenger said:
It says root failed on my VF695 and therefore cannot install TWRP.
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QuantumRevenger said:
Kingroot 4.8 worked, so I ran the TWRP Setup and guess what another way to ruin the phone even further. Stuck in a boot loop now.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS GUYS GUIDE! It will most likely break your phone from start to finish!
Please provide a reset copy of your system.img and recovery.img for people who have lost their phones due to this guide, it would be very useful as the devices can be restored if adb / fastboot access can be achieved.
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Well well QuantumRevenger,
Sorry to hear that this method didn't worked out nicely for you.
Maybe your firmware got upgraded and the recovery didn't stick?!
Did you try the combination Power + Vol Up while the phone is off and enter
the Recovery menu clear Cache + Dalvik after this reboot.
I can't help you with the systems files because i ditched the vodafone firmware for Vanilla 4.4.2 Android.
The only thing i can do for you is point to this thread where i moved towards myself-> MTK devices
Here you will learn an little how your MTK device works, also you can search XDA for an different Easy Magic TWRP or CTR or even Philz!
Enjoy
&
Good luck!

Do you know if this will also work on the UK model?

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RHodgett said:
Do you know if this will also work on the UK model?
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Hello RHodgett,
It most likely would work because this model bought by Vodafone for their (EU) market.
As we all know it's a cheap china phone suited for Vodafone requirements!
~Not speaking for the firmware updates they push once an while~
But rooting can be done very easy with the given root from my post or even now with the updated
Kingroot 4.8 said by QuantumRevenger. And like for the custom recovery it can get tricky mentioned by QuantumRevenger, i had no problem with this at that moment.
But i urge you to read my answer to QuantumRevenger problem from above, after that you can decide at your own risk.
Enjoy
&
Good Luck!

Thanks, I'll give this a go when the handset arrives in a few days and report back.
Can you explain how to then install the Vanilla 4.4.2 Android firmware? (or any other suitable stock firmware for the device)

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RHodgett said:
Thanks, I'll give this a go when the handset arrives in a few days and report back.
Can you explain how to then install the Vanilla 4.4.2 Android firmware? (or any other suitable stock firmware for the device)
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No Problem & you're welcome!,
For flashing roms you need an custom recovery otherwise you can't Flash.
Nobody here is tailoring for our Vodafone branded(China) smart first 6 so you have to go where i send QuantumRevenger towards and where i am. (See post answering QuantumRevenger).
Here you can use the roms and learn more about our MTK devices in general.
For flashing roms you must install in the recovery as an zip file and then you're done!
MTK has other methodes to install but that's for advance users only.
Enjoy
&
Goodluck.

Hi, I've root using the Chinese apk and root checker says the device is rooted but I wasn't able to install SuperSU 2.46, it keeps saying the binaries need to be updated and it fails every time I update.
Rebooting using the TWRP setup just shows the Powered by android splash. I'm not sure what to do now?
Edit: Ok I've flashed a recovery from the threads you linked, finally got a bootloader working. Now to flash a ROM Got CM12.1 running, thanks!

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So I followed all the steps and everything seemed to work fine. The TWRP software said it was going to reboot into recovery but it is stuck at the android logo screen.
When I hold power button + up key its the same, stuck at the android screen.
When I hold power button + down key it boots into vodafone android.
I'm kind of stuck to what to do now (sorry I am really new to this)?

RHodgett said:
So I followed all the steps and everything seemed to work fine. The TWRP software said it was going to reboot into recovery but it is stuck at the android logo screen.
When I hold power button + up key its the same, stuck at the android screen.
When I hold power button + down key it boots into vodafone android.
I'm kind of stuck to what to do now (sorry I am really new to this)?
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Darn that's a bummer! It worked for me and had everything running xposed, SuperSu etc. :/
Try another Magic installer use CWM or Phillz, they can be found here or via google.
So weird i bet Vodafone did a firmware push on there bootloader or not all EU firmwares are the same(dat would be pretty nonlogical).
Sorry for the troubles please try the above solution and report back if that fixed it.
Goodluck!

How to load and unzip
Menroid said:
Vodafone Smart first 6* NL *(EU) Rooting and More!
Done & Closed!​After a wild chase finding the correct tools and apk's this took me 2 days to complete an fully rooted and Simlock free Vodafone branded Smart Firt 6.
Most of the files can be downloaded from below here on XDA​DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may Void your warranty and can result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
It may be that you get an *softbrick *(bootloop) because Vodafone still pushing update's for their Firmware patching and upgrading the software!​
#Rooting:
1# Download the root.apk onto your phone or SD card and install.
2# Now start the app and you will see it's all in Chinese, just click on the Root Shield Badge ontop of the screen.
3# Let it do its magic installing the scripts most likely it will auto reboot your phone without rooting it,
you must restart the root app again and click on the Badge (like done at step 2#).
~Now you are Rooted but the Superuser is Chinese and what i have noticed it's a temporary Root, if you lose root again just redo step 2#!
4# Download and install SuperSu-2.46 now launch an root app most likely the Chinese app will popup granting
for root permission, you must click on the colored (grant) button to accept.
5# Download an Root browser i.e. File Manager and let it gain Root permission, if SuperSu wont ask for Root it's now save to uninstall the Chinese app.
~From now on you permanently Rooted, don't go installing/modding stuff yet until you made an systems backup!
#Twrp or Cwm Recovery (PC version):
1# Download ADB Driver and install on PC. Download from here; http://www.datafilehost.com/d/2267ab98
2# Download TWRP Setup (thanks to Dees_Troy & Yuweng) and unzip on your PC.
3# Activate USB debugging under developer mode* and connect with USB to your PC.
(done by *tapping 7 times on the build number in the about phone section)
3a# Open the Twrp setup.exe and click on the next button.
3b# Just wait till the installation is completed followed by credits.
3c# On the next window, click on yes to proceed.
3d# Select Start Easy Magic TWRP Installer for MediaTek and click on ok
3e# Click on Yes to auto port.
3f# Now make sure your phone is connected, adb driver installed and usb debugging enabled, then click on OK.
~if you get any pop up msg on your phone screen just click on yes.
Just wait for a few seconds while the setup is been completed,
if the process was successful, your phone should automatically reboot into recovery.
~Now you need to make an full backup with Twrp so that all the files are safe!
#More Updates following Soon!
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I loaded into the Phone memory, but not it says cant ready such a file. SO how does one unzip the root file whilst in the Android phone? OR is is that we unzip whilst on the PC and then transfer all of it into the ANdoird phone?
Can you explain how you achieved this? WIll halp tremendously.
Thanks

onlydongles said:
I loaded into the Phone memory, but not it says cant ready such a file. SO how does one unzip the root file whilst in the Android phone? OR is is that we unzip whilst on the PC and then transfer all of it into the ANdoird phone?
Can you explain how you achieved this? WIll halp tremendously.
Thanks
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Hello Onlydongles,
for root you can use kingroot 4.8 or the given Root apk from above.
Just install like any app for Android and follow the instruction.
Enjoy
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Goodluck!

Menroid said:
Hello Onlydongles,
for root you can use kingroot 4.8 or the given Root apk from above.
Just install like any app for Android and follow the instruction.
Enjoy
&
Goodluck!
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That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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onlydongles said:
That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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Further info. I have downloaded from your links onto the PC and transferred into the SD card & phone.

onlydongles said:
That's the problem. SiInce the file is in ZIP format, downloading into the SD card and then doing the Power+Vol up, and update from SD zip, gives me an aborted message.
Putting the Zip file in the Phone memory (not the sd card) just doesn't open the file, saying format not supported.(casue it is ZIP)
What am I missing? please help with a step by step idiots guide, if you can .
Thanks
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Further info. I have downloaded from your links onto the PC and transferred into the SD card & phone.
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The root is an normal APK there are only two zip files here; the TWRP and the SuperSu.
TWRP.zip is an magic installer for your PC with the given USB drivers and Debuging turned on(See my guide).
Now SuperSu.zip can only be installed via an custom recovery like TWRP.
I'm noticing you're trying to flash without an
custom recovery?, that's an no go.
1# Root with given or Kingroot 4.8.
2# Install custom recovery TWRP, CWM or Phillz (Must be an magic installer version via PC) all these versions can be found on Xda.
3# Flash SuperSu via custom recovery and replace the first installed Root!
That's all there is to it, no deeper layers on how-to install.
Enjoy
&
Good luck!

OK got it. THe only way I could get the APK into my phone is via the phones own browser from this site. I could only move from my pc as a ZIP file only. Hence could not install. But now its done. I think I am rooted now. Root checker still says not rooted, but I can use ES file explorer and have managed to remove a few app. Does this mean it is Rooted?
Can I remove the Rooting apk from the phone now without any adverse impact?
I have also managed to load the TWRP on the SD card. IF I want to Flash a rom, how do I go about it? Can you link and stable ROM which I can use? Need a small tutorial.
AND very many mahy thanks for your support on here and input.
Regds

onlydongles said:
OK got it. THe only way I could get the APK into my phone is via the phones own browser from this site. I could only move from my pc as a ZIP file only. Hence could not install. But now its done. I think I am rooted now. Root checker still says not rooted, but I can use ES file explorer and have managed to remove a few app. Does this mean it is Rooted?
Can I remove the Rooting apk from the phone now without any adverse impact?
I have also managed to load the TWRP on the SD card. IF I want to Flash a rom, how do I go about it? Can you link and stable ROM which I can use? Need a small tutorial.
AND very many mahy thanks for your support on here and input.
Regds
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Okay Onlydongles,
I don't think you have Root (yet!), Es browser has an side menu.
Here you must scroll down and select Root Explorer, that's the real test if you got Rooted!
If not install Kingroot 4.8 via your phone browser.
For ROMs you have to go where I send everybody towards ->MTK Devices (link given in answers above).
Flashing ROMs is easy done by custom recovery select the downloaded ROM zip and flash with the given creator instructions B).
Enjoy
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Good luck!

Nomnuds said:
Edit: Ok I've flashed a recovery from the threads you linked, finally got a bootloader working. Now to flash a ROM Got CM12.1 running, thanks!
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How's CM12.1 running for you? Everything working OK?