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[Q] s3 i9300 clone MTK6577 Android 4.1 dual core

I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx

afloresuk said:
I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx
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You can go to Colonel Zap blog to search for the rom. I believe he has a rooted firmware for the HDC branded one. If yours is the Star or Tinji brand, just search for tinji i9300 in XDA and you can find the rooted firmware for it as well.
I just got a bigger version from fastcardtech.com and they call it the HDC Galaxy note II clone. This is a really new model just released this month in September.
I just completed a review on it so you can check it out on youtube.
http://youtu.be/fizWeA04Wr0
http://youtu.be/KMQ0rLNghfM
I hope someone can make a rooted firmware for this as well. I have to settle for stock for the time being.

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GT35pro said:
You can go to Colonel Zap blog to search for the rom. I believe he has a rooted firmware for the HDC branded one. If yours is the Star or Tinji brand, just search for tinji i9300 in XDA and you can find the rooted firmware for it as well.
I just got a bigger version from fastcardtech.com and they call it the HDC Galaxy note II clone. This is a really new model just released this month in September.
I just completed a review on it so you can check it out on youtube.
http://youtu.be/fizWeA04Wr0
http://youtu.be/KMQ0rLNghfM
I hope someone can make a rooted firmware for this as well. I have to settle for stock for the time being.
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I asked on Colonel Zap's blog and he said he didnt have the root or custom roms for this particular phone but I looked through this thread and may safely try it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Im not too bothered about custome roms, just wanna root and delete all chinese apps to free space and also be able to used SD card storage. thanks for the reply though

Hi
I've bought one s3 clone yesterday in Singapore. No brand.
It's a 6577 dual core with 1gb ram and 2gb rom.
The screen is 1280x720 PX what is quite nice.
I've rooted it with the spark tool and it worked.
But I can't access to my sdcard. It's not mounted.
Does any one know how to use it ?
Cheers
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Rooting
afloresuk said:
I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx
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Thx for all ya responses. I figured out how to root my phone. Very tideous process but all done now

hi i need help.. i need the stock rom for my phone s3 9300... its 1.2GHz MTK MT6577 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM and i got it from Android sales
i tried rooting it with a ram from colonelZap hdc-galaxy-i9300-siii-plus-mt6577
and now my touch screen has gone crazy.. i need to unroot it and i dont have the stock rom... please someone share and help me

Hey guys,
Thanks for this informative thread. I am interested in a similar phone, the Hero 9300+. Any suggestions?
P.S. that S3 clone is sexay, but too fat. Lol

This is how I rooted my S3 i9300 mtk6577 android 4.1. U can try this process for any mtk6577 device but do this with caution and at your own risk. I haven't flashed the ROM bcoz it's too risky with these Chinese clones.
*Install the MTK6577 usb drivers http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html? cau2=403tNull
*Download the rooting .rar file (v2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
*please note that no apps must be open or running during the process.
*Connect the phone- should have the USB-Debug option enabled in settings.
*click RunMe.bat file and selectthe "Other" (option 4)
*click Restore option on ya mobile to backup ya data and then wait for the magic.
*Mobile should reboot twice and the command prompt on ya PC shows this msg: "Successful, going to reboot your device!"
*After completion, command prompt should state if phone has been rooted and superuser n terminal emulator apps automatically installed on ya mobile*
*After rooting my phone, I didnt see the superuser.apk file and just installed the superuser app from play store. U can also use any root checker apps to confirm that ya phone is rooted.
*To delete Chinese apps and anything u don't want, I used "Root App Delete" from play store. This app shows which system files u should not delete so PS do this with caution.
VIOLA!
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app

I still love the S3. The hero 9300+ 5.3inch svreen is even much bigger) my phone is free now after rooting. Yeah! Anyway try the method below for rooting. Hope it works for u
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afloresuk said:
I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx
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Not an answer as such but i am using the same phone in the UK, Do you have any ideas as to how to stop it roaming when you make a call, I am using a UK Giffgaff and UK Orange sim but when i topped up yesterday it cained my credit like no tomorrow.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks

Dont worry about the answer. I manage to root my phone and delete all Chinese apps.
Regarding ya issue, have u tried settings > sim management > roaming and change ya options accordingly. Hope that works.
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afloresuk said:
Dont worry about the answer. I manage to root my phone and delete all Chinese apps.
Regarding ya issue, have u tried settings > sim management > roaming and change ya options accordingly. Hope that works.
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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I have tried that but alas no joy .... Are you in the Uk using the phone yourself ?

Yes! I'm using the phone here in London on giffgaff ad lebara Sims. Try removing the battery and simcard for a min before placing them back. The giffgaff similar should reset to original settings. Have u also tried a giff gaff goody bag, its much cheaper. If alI fails, I think u should safely back up ya data and do a factory reset.
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afloresuk said:
Yes! I'm using the phone here in London on giffgaff ad lebara Sims. Try removing the battery and simcard for a min before placing them back. The giffgaff similar should reset to original settings. Have u also tried a giff gaff goody bag, its much cheaper. If alI fails, I think u should safely back up ya data and do a factory reset.
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Will try that thanks, Whats the best way to back up data as i dont have a clue about rooting so i wont even try lol.
Did you have to edit any of the settings manualy ?
Thanks for all your help so far.

afloresuk said:
This is how I rooted my S3 i9300 mtk6577 android 4.1. U can try this process for any mtk6577 device but do this with caution and at your own risk. I haven't flashed the ROM bcoz it's too risky with these Chinese clones.
*Install the MTK6577 usb drivers http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html? cau2=403tNull
*Download the rooting .rar file (v2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
*please note that no apps must be open or running during the process.
*Connect the phone- should have the USB-Debug option enabled in settings.
*click RunMe.bat file and selectthe "Other" (option 4)
*click Restore option on ya mobile to backup ya data and then wait for the magic.
*Mobile should reboot twice and the command prompt on ya PC shows this msg: "Successful, going to reboot your device!"
*After completion, command prompt should state if phone has been rooted and superuser n terminal emulator apps automatically installed on ya mobile*
*After rooting my phone, I didnt see the superuser.apk file and just installed the superuser app from play store. U can also use any root checker apps to confirm that ya phone is rooted.
*To delete Chinese apps and anything u don't want, I used "Root App Delete" from play store. This app shows which system files u should not delete so PS do this with caution.
VIOLA!
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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thank for ur help now there is a problem
i rooted my rom with
http:// colonelzap.blogspot.in/2012/09/hdc-galaxy-i9300-siii-plus-mt6577.html?showComment=1350053044457#c7989398023935803773
and my phones touch screen is not synced... i dont have backup for the original... the phone is rooted as i checked with the root check software i had installed... now should i root with ur rom as u mentioned above or is there somthing else that needs to be done...

HDC Galaxy S3 i9300 EX- MTK6577
Hi, just bought this device: HDC Galaxy S3 i9300 EXTREME- MTK6577 (Released 11 october)
Do anyone know how to root it?
SPECS:
Version: Android 4.0.4
Dual Core ARMv7 (VFPv3,NEON) MTK6577
GPU Vendor: Imagination Technologies
GPU renderer: PowerVR SGX 531
Build Number: B92 20120925-151115
Kernel Version: 3.0.13
[email protected]#1 SMP PREEMPT Tue 25 15:10:15 CST 2012
Linux version: 3.0.13 ([email protected])(gcc version 4.4.3(GCC)
Dual Core ARMv7 (VFPv3,NEON)
OpenGL ES 2.0
I hope on some help here, thanks

Back Up data
davidayling said:
Will try that thanks, Whats the best way to back up data as i dont have a clue about rooting so i wont even try lol.
Did you have to edit any of the settings manualy ?
Thanks for all your help so far.
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Download MobileGo for Android on winXp
Open the application on your PC and connect ya phone via USB. make sure USB debugging is enabled. the computer automatically searches for ya mobile phone to the last detail. It may show a diffierent make since its a clone. so no worries about that.
Then click back up and it will back up all ya contacts, sms, all downloaded and system apps. so in case u need them later, just connect ya fone and click restore. no apps must be running during the back up or restore processes.

Error using Dialer & contact
afloresuk said:
This is how I rooted my S3 i9300 mtk6577 android 4.1. U can try this process for any mtk6577 device but do this with caution and at your own risk. I haven't flashed the ROM bcoz it's too risky with these Chinese clones.
*Install the MTK6577 usb drivers http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html? cau2=403tNull
*Download the rooting .rar file (v2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
*please note that no apps must be open or running during the process.
*Connect the phone- should have the USB-Debug option enabled in settings.
*click RunMe.bat file and selectthe "Other" (option 4)
*click Restore option on ya mobile to backup ya data and then wait for the magic.
*Mobile should reboot twice and the command prompt on ya PC shows this msg: "Successful, going to reboot your device!"
*After completion, command prompt should state if phone has been rooted and superuser n terminal emulator apps automatically installed on ya mobile*
*After rooting my phone, I didnt see the superuser.apk file and just installed the superuser app from play store. U can also use any root checker apps to confirm that ya phone is rooted.
*To delete Chinese apps and anything u don't want, I used "Root App Delete" from play store. This app shows which system files u should not delete so PS do this with caution.
VIOLA!
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks a lot... this was really helpful.
I rooted my MTK6577 S3 clone using this process, all apps are working fine, accept Dialer & contact..
When i open dialer or contact, it gives a message :
"The system is not authorized will automatically shut down"
and I'm unable to make any phone call.
Any solution to this ??

install drivers
Can anybody please tell me how to install the usb drivers. I have downloaded the rar file and extracted it but cannot see how you install them
with thanks
Mickr

mickr said:
Can anybody please tell me how to install the usb drivers. I have downloaded the rar file and extracted it but cannot see how you install them
with thanks
Mickr
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I'm using this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631663
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afloresuk said:
Dont worry about the answer. I manage to root my phone and delete all Chinese apps.
Regarding ya issue, have u tried settings > sim management > roaming and change ya options accordingly. Hope that works.
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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Can u teach me how to remove all the crappy chinese apps?

Gionee elife e3and e5 root-cwm recovery-firmwire-theme-custom rom

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AT LAST CUSTOM ROM ARE WORKING FINE IN E3 GO HERE
I have rooted gionee e3(android 4.2.1 with 320ppi retina HD display) and elife E5[hd AMOLED SCREEN,ONLY 6.2mm thin]better than canvas hd, only 7.8mm thin,slimmer than canvas hd,lighter (apx 125 gm)than canvas hd.colour of screen is very rich and crisp,not hazy like canvas hd.so I have listed my canvas hd on olx and buy this nice phone and installed CWM recovery...steps to do so
ROOTING PROCESS(less than 1min) [BOTH E3 N E5]
1. download motochopper from here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40747604
and follow the instruction only 4 rooting.after rooting go to step 2
FLASHING OF CWM RECOVERY(less than 30sec)[BOTH E3 AND E5]
2. download recovery.img from attachment for e3 and for e5here.copy to root of intenal sd.
3. download mobileuncle tool from play store on Your rooted phone
4. start the application and grant it su rights
5. choose "Recovery Update" option and You'll see your previously copied "recovery.img" file from SD card
6. click it and confirm that You want to flash it
7. you can enter CWM via MobileUncle app or by using VOL+ & POWER button.
CWM RECOVERY 6.0.2.8 by trip007 ONLY FOR E3
1.Go to thread here created by trip007in
2.download the recovery created by trip007
3.follow the same previous steps by mobileuncle tool
ORIGINAL FIRMWIRE E3
Go with google translate herehttp://www.elife.com/forum-40-3.html
firmwire part 1 : http://d-h.st/shk
firmwire part 2 : http://d-h.st/VEY
firmwire part 3 : http://d-h.st/4tJ
firmwire part 4 : http://d-h.st/ztI
FLAHTOOL : http://d-h.st/GeI
E3 AND E5 DRIVER : http://gionee.co.in/oldsite/Download/GN_MTK_USBDriver(Factory)_V1.1.0_1.rar
thanks to lopestom for firmwire.
HOW TO UNBRICK UR DEVICE E3
WHO BRICK THEIR DEVICE e3 JUST UNPACK THE FILES FROM HERE AND FLASH BY FLASHTOOL [FOR 8032 ERROR CHOSE PMT.txt ] THEN ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE N FORMAT EVERYTHING THEN RESTORE UR BACKUP MADE BY CWM .
WHOSE BACKUP IS NOT WORKING THEY CAN COPY SYSTEM.IMG AND DATA.IMG FROM ORIGINAL FIRMWIRE GIVEN ABOVE TO MY FLASH FOLDER AND FLASH
FOR E5 DISCUSSION PLS GO HERE
HD THEME AND WALLPAPER [BOTH E5 N E3]
To download superb lots of hd theme u have to change to some default build property value
1.download buildprop editor from playstore.
2.with this tool serch theme.
3.change the value of " ro.gn.theme.net.support" no to yes.and save.
4.change the value of " ro.gn.theme.style " 0 to 1 and save.
5.change the value of "ro.gn.change.support " no to yes.
6. Reboot ur device. Now u can download and edit lots of theme and wallpaper
CUSTOM ROM
WORKING FINE GO HERE

@sankhauaa....
Thank you very much for the recovery. I ahd rooted my mobile on the first day itself and was searching from past two days and you posted it on ight time. I downloaded it before I use it I have two querues.
1. Did you test backing up the ROM and restore with the recovery? Is it fully functional?
2. What is the source of this recovery? Did you cook it on your own? Though it is not necessary for me to know, still would be interested to know to satisfy my curiosity.
I really appreciate your work and will keep an eye on this thread.

trip007in said:
@sankhauaa....
Thank you very much for the recovery. I ahd rooted my mobile on the first day itself and was searching from past two days and you posted it on ight time. I downloaded it before I use it I have two querues.
1. Did you test backing up the ROM and restore with the recovery? Is it fully functional?
2. What is the source of this recovery? Did you cook it on your own? Though it is not necessary for me to know, still would be interested to know to satisfy my curiosity.
I really appreciate your work and will keep an eye on this thread.
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Thanks tripoo7. When i had galasy s2 my famous rom was OMEGA.
YES i cooked it according to method described in "rom hack of mt65xx" section of chianamobile forum.
Whole rom backed up sucessfully and in backup folder all necessary img is there.but not flashed it yet.....im serching for its original firmwire.
But i successfully flashed xperia z walman player of ravi from mmx canvas 2 apps section....and its working nice...and sound quality become very good

Here is the image of gionee e3 with ported CWM recovery...

sankhauaa said:
Here is the image of gionee e3 with ported CWM recovery...
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Thakns mate, I already flashed the recovery in the morning and backed up the ROM too. I must say job is done perfectly fine. Looked at the CWM backup and seems to have all the files in place. But as there is no Factory FW available for the device, just worried to experiment in case we need to start from flashing from factory FW.

trip007in said:
Thakns mate, I already flashed the recovery in the morning ........But as there is no Factory FW available for the device, just worried to experiment in case we need to start from flashing from factory FW.
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Go to any service center of gionee and ask for flashable firmwire file....i am serching here in kolkata.

sankhauaa said:
Go to any service center of gionee and ask for flashable firmwire file....i am serching here in kolkata.
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I dont think they would easily share that file. There is one centre in Bangalore too, let me try if I can get the factory FW.

trip007in said:
I dont think they would easily share that file. There is one centre in Bangalore too, let me try if I can get the factory FW.
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Today i sucessed to flash backup image with this old version of CWM.....now im trying to create rom with android kitchen.....but cant understand what kind of mod i will port....becz whole rom is very nice...sound quality video quality camera...all good

@ tripin
hows you brother and can anyone tell me whats the cost of this phone and from where can i buy it

sankhauaa said:
Today i sucessed to flash backup image with this old version of CWM.....now im trying to create rom with android kitchen.....but cant understand what kind of mod i will port....becz whole rom is very nice...sound quality video quality camera...all good
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ohhh. Thats great... So finally you confirmed the working of the backup successfully with CWM..Thats awesome..
Just forgot to mention, you have typo in info at OP about phone, its 7.9 mm thick, please correct it.
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kkrraazzyy said:
@ tripin
hows you brother and can anyone tell me whats the cost of this phone and from where can i buy it
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Hi Kkrraazzyy, nice to see you here. What do you mean by brother? I9003? Then I lost it last week. So after enough research went for this phone as a second phone. I am using Note 2 as my primary phone. But let me tell you after buying this phone I literally stopped using Note 2, it is very comfortable and great looking phone.
I bought it from eBay.in. Spent nearly Rs. 13200/- after using a discount coupon of 1000/-. Its really worthy, every one at my office wanted to buy this phone when they saw this phone.:laugh:

trip007in said:
Hi Kkrraazzyy, nice to see you here. What do you mean by brother? I9003? Then I lost it last week. So after enough research went for this phone as a second phone. I am using Note 2 as my primary phone. But let me tell you after buying this phone I literally stopped using Note 2, it is very comfortable and great looking phone.
I bought it from eBay.in. Spent nearly Rs. 13200/- after using a discount coupon of 1000/-. Its really worthy, every one at my office wanted to buy this phone when they saw this phone.:laugh:
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hmm yeah I9003 and ok thanks for the info i will buy it as early as possible because the screen of my nexus 4 is broken which i have recently bought thats why i want a new budget phone with good specifications

kkrraazzyy said:
hmm yeah I9003 and ok thanks for the info i will buy it as early as possible because the screen of my nexus 4 is broken which i have recently bought thats why i want a new budget phone with good specifications
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Thats really nice. We will have an active developer, just joking mate. You are most welcome. Lets start something new and fresh here.

trip007in said:
ohhh. Thats great... So finally you confirmed the working of the backup successfully with CWM..Thats awesome..
Just forgot to mention, you have typo in info at OP about phone, its 7.9 mm thick, please correct it.
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Hi Kkrraazzyy, nice to see you here. What do you mean by brother? I9003? Then I lost it last week. So after enough research went for this phone as a second phone. I am using Note 2 as my primary phone. But let me tell you after buying this phone I literally stopped using Note 2, it is very comfortable and great looking phone.
I bought it from eBay.in. Spent nearly Rs. 13200/- after using a discount coupon of 1000/-. Its really worthy, every one at my office wanted to buy this phone when they saw this phone.:laugh:
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Hihi one of my friend useing galasy s4 want to buy this phone when he found its sound quality with jet audio plus or poweramp is better than s4 7.1 chanel.
When u backup with cwm please backup in internal 16gb card.otherwise md5 mismatched wil shown.

sankhauaa said:
Hihi one of my friend useing galasy s4 want to buy this phone when he found its sound quality with jet audio plus or poweramp is better than s4 7.1 chanel.
When u backup with cwm please backup in internal 16gb card.otherwise md5 mismatched wil shown.
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Of course, audio quality is unmatched. I do like the quality of audio and camera quality of this phone...We will have soon many joining here.
I have been using the internal memory till i get a decent deal on a memory card. Haven't bought yet I really appreciate your efforts in the development of this device.

@trip007
trip007in said:
Of course, audio quality is unmatched. I do like the quality of audio and camera quality of this phone.
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Please provide me "audio_effect.conf " file from your "system>vendor>etc" folder.bcoz i have deleted it accidentally. This conf file is very much needed for working of soundenhancement app in xperaiz walkman player.Thank u.U can attach the file here.

sankhauaa said:
Please provide me "audio_effect.conf " file from your "system>vendor>etc" folder.bcoz i have deleted it accidentally. This conf file is very much needed for working of soundenhancement app in xperaiz walkman player.Thank u.U can attach the file here.
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Find it here. Hope you need only this small file. it was in /system/etc
EDIT:
Attached it here zipped file

Hope you need only this small file. it was in /system/etc
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Thanks

sankhauaa said:
Thanks
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pls. post the full system backup done with cwm.

DreamD1 said:
pls. post the full system backup done with cwm.
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Wait for the custom ROM...I'm working with android kitchen

Good and wise move
sankhauaa said:
. I have rooted gionee e3(android 4.2.1 with 320ppi retina HD display,better than canvas hd, only 9.7 mm thin,slimmer than canvas hd,lighter than canvas hd.colour of screen is very rich and crisp,not hazy like canvas hd.so I have listed my canvas hd on olx and buy this nice phone and installed CWM recovery...steps to do so
ROOTING PROCESS(less than 1min)
1. download motochopper from here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40747604
and follow the instruction only 4 rooting.after rooting go to step 2
FLASHING OF CWM RECOVERY(less than 30sec)
2. download recovery.img from attachment.copy to root of intenal sd.
3. download mobileuncle tool from play store on Your rooted phone
4. start the application and grant it su rights
5. choose "Recovery Update" option and You'll see your previously copied "recovery.img" file from SD card
6. click it and confirm that You want to flash it
7. you can enter CWM via MobileUncle app or by using VOL+ & POWER button.
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Congrats friend for buying this amazing phone. Welcome me also lolz as I have also joined you by buying this phone yesterday. And oooh.... get your post rectified. Thickness is 7.9mm and not 9.7 mm.

AT&T S4 4.3 KNOX information

I've seen a lot of questions about KNOX during the time of the MJ9 update and there is a lot of mis-information about it. I am going to try to clear a few things up and put some links that might help explain KNOX. I will probably not maintain this thread because it is an informative thread and not really a development thread. Please feel free to add or correct any information (verified) that might help others.
Here is Samsung's KNOX website that included information and the "KNOX" store:
https://www.samsungknox.com/en
Basically, KNOX is meant for business and enterprise applications as fully described by the above link. KNOX is NOT a single app, it is an entire security solution implemented by Samsung that uses an entire suite of apps to accomplish it's needs.
There are a lot of people asking about, "Why the AT&T 4.3 update does not include KNOX?" The simple answer is that it DOES. It must be activated for administrative privileges on the phone under Settings / Security / Device Administrators. What the AT&T S4 and NOTE 3 4.3 phones failed to include is the app that allows for the creation of separate profiles "KNOXstub.apk". This is completely AT&T's fault. Here is a link to the NOTE 3 forum that better tells the story:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470278
Again, that is from the Note 3 forum but most of the information applies to the AT&T S4 as well.
**UPDATE** The app "Knoxstub.apk" from the Note 3 forum thread above has been confirmed as working with the S4. If you use it, make sure to give proper credit and thanks to that thread's creator (OP) and the person that supplied the apk. (he is mentioned in the thread). Also, make sure you read that ENTIRE thread for information about possible negative interactions between KNOX, root, and other modifications. There is always a possibility something could go wrong so the risk is yours.
Here is a link to the "Knoxstub" apk that was posted in the Note 3 forum. Thanks jimlmackjr for re-uploading it for the S4 community.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i4b4seez92j2mhx/KNOXStub.apk
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There is an app on the PlayStore that is for AT&T phones:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.knox.app.container&hl=en
This app might only be compatible with the Note 3, I can't test it because I am on MDL. However, it is the profile creation app (called KnxAppLoader on the playstore).
**UPDATE** The app at the playstore was reported as showing "incompatible" with an AT&T 4.3 S4, which means it is probably for the Note 3. So, the extracted app method will be the better bet at working or maybe the playstore app can be side loaded?).
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If this app is not compatible to the AT&T 4.3 S4, it might be possible to extract the Knoxstub.apk from an Internation I9505 4.3 ROM or firmware and install it on the AT&T S4 with 4.3. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNTESTED FOR THE AT&T S4! However, the Note 3 forum was able to do the same thing with the International version on the Note 3 (again, information about this is in the Note 3 forum link above). Here is a link to a thread in the I9505 General forum that has the newest stock 4.3 (International 4.3) firmware. Again, credit goes to the threads OP. This stock firmware can also be downloaded from SamMobile.com:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252982
Download the latest International (I9505) stock firmware (MJ9) and extract the Knoxstub.apk.
If it works, the apk should install like any other apk and start loading additional files that will include the profile manager apk.
1. Again, there is always risk involved.
2. This is all as of yet untested.
3. As of now, there is no ODIN file for MJ9 and no way to "fix" the phone if it messes up!
Hopefully this information will help clear up some confusion over KNOX and maybe help people to obtain the profile manager apk they are looking for.
Good luck.

This app does not work with my s4. Just letting you know.
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Tinag379 said:
This app does not work with my s4. Just letting you know.
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Are you talking about the app from the play store? Does it say not compatible? Or was it compatible, downloaded, but still would not work?
Or are you talking about the app extracted from a I9505 ROM? Thanks.

Yes, the app from the play store. Says not compatible.
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Tinag379 said:
Yes, the app from the play store. Says not compatible.
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OK, thank you. I think the app extracted from the stock i9505 4.3 ROM might be a better bet.

After reading through that thread on the Note 3 board, I would use extreme caution before attempting to enable Knox, especially if your device is rooted. There are multiple people in that thread reporting problems such as FC boot loops.

i now have knox on my phone. woohoo:victory:

ibroyles said:
After reading through that thread on the Note 3 board, I would use extreme caution before attempting to enable Knox, especially if your device is rooted. There are multiple people in that thread reporting problems such as FC boot loops.
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That is part of the reason why I included that information (thread). It is always the users responsibility to take responsibility. As of now, safe root for the AT&T S4 (4.3) does not exist yet, but even people that used the banned method of rooting need to be aware of possible risk. Fortunately, I also noticed that people without root didn't seem to have problems and those with root that did seemed to have problems with apps such as "X-posed" as well. I think KNOX has a problem with root in general. So, like yourself, people need to read all available information before they try something. If something has already been posted and identified as an isuue, there should be no excuse for bringing it up afterwards as an issue.
This is from the one of the reviews of the app on the play store:
Those who want to Uninstall. Open app, enter password. Click menu then go to settings. There is an option to uninstall this.
I do not know if this option is in the pre-installed app as well, but if it is, it might provide a way to uninstall the profile Manager app if problems occur. Let me be clear. I do not know if the option exists in the pre-installed app and I am not positive it will clear up any issues that might exist even if it does exist and is used. Perhaps just disabling KNOX in device administrator would work or maybe freezing KNOX components will work. At this point it is all untested and no one knows. As mentioned, fortunately, it appears that the only people having issues (in the NOTE 3 forum) are because of conflict with root and root associated apps.
xuanphucn said:
i now have knox on my phone. woohoo:victory:
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Thanks for posting about this. Did you use the "extracted app" method? And if so, from which stock i9505 ROM? Did everything during the isnstall go smooth? Again, thanks.

Thanks for posting about this. Did you use the "extracted app" method? And if so, from which stock i9505 ROM? Did everything during the isnstall go smooth? Again, thanks.
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I install from the knoxstub.apk link that u posted earlier. and yes. everything went well and smoothly:victory:

xuanphucn said:
I install from the knoxstub.apk link that u posted earlier. and yes. everything went well and smoothly:victory:
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Thank you
Can anyone else confirm that the app store link either is or is not compatible to their AT&T 4.3 S4?

scott14719 said:
Thank you
Can anyone else confirm that the app store link either is or is not compatible to their AT&T 4.3 S4?
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xuanphucn said:
I install from the knoxstub.apk link that u posted earlier. and yes. everything went well and smoothly:victory:
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If you don't mind saying, was it the link from the Note3 thread that you got it from? I'm just trying to be clear on what works versus what doesn't to save others a little time. Again, thanks.

scott14719 said:
If you don't mind saying, was it the link from the Note3 thread that you got it from? I'm just trying to be clear on what works versus what doesn't to save others a little time. Again, thanks.
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yeah. from the note 3 forum

xuanphucn said:
yeah. from the note 3 forum
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Thanks, I will update the op.

This was exactly what I was looking for, i installed the app from the note 3 forum.
Thanks!:laugh:

here the APK file I DL form the NOTE 3 Forum
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i4b4seez92j2mhx/KNOXStub.apk
I am 100% stock un rooted

You did good sir, great info, lets see if it works.....thank you sir.

jimlmackjr said:
here the APK file I DL form the NOTE 3 Forum
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i4b4seez92j2mhx/KNOXStub.apk
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Thank you. I will put the link in the OP.

I downloaded this and got a bunch of fc's after installing this...
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[email protected] said:
I downloaded this and got a bunch of fc's after installing this...
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Are you rooted?
If so, The OP, post# 6, and the Note 3 thread (which the OP said to make sure to read) stated that there are issues with "root" and KNOX.
Post# 8 might have a way to uninstall the app but it is untested / unverified.

[Q] Need ROMs for Canvas Knight A350 or a kitkat update or any way to reinstall stock

I have a canvas Knight. Which is having a few problems which I know can be fixed by updating the ROMs.
So if there is any developer who can make ROMs for this phone is requested to reply me on this thread as I need a helping hand to get me out of the swamp.
The phone is rooted and is working all fine except for few small things.
Here is the list of problems.
1.) Bluetooth has stopped working after I accidentally reinstalled the BT.APK from "/system/app" folder.
2.) Camera seems to have a slight problem. When i try to take a photo its crystal clear and the pixels are very sharp. But when i click the image the phone will process the image and will make it blurred.
3.) I am unable to find any threads or post about the available ROMs for this phone.
So if any body has a solution for any of these problems please reply me here. As i do not trust Service centres of Micromax as they kept my phone for 2 months last time it was sent for a software update and finally I had to file a complaint in consumer forum to get the phone back.

rakesh.aggarwal said:
I have a canvas Knight. Which is having a few problems which I know can be fixed by updating the ROMs.
So if there is any developer who can make ROMs for this phone is requested to reply me on this thread as I need a helping hand to get me out of the swamp.
The phone is rooted and is working all fine except for few small things.
Here is the list of problems.
1.) Bluetooth has stopped working after I accidentally reinstalled the BT.APK from "/system/app" folder.
2.) Camera seems to have a slight problem. When i try to take a photo its crystal clear and the pixels are very sharp. But when i click the image the phone will process the image and will make it blurred.
3.) I am unable to find any threads or post about the available ROMs for this phone.
So if any body has a solution for any of these problems please reply me here. As i do not trust Service centres of Micromax as they kept my phone for 2 months last time it was sent for a software update and finally I had to file a complaint in consumer forum to get the phone back.
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BT.apk --> correct permissions "755" and owner "root/root"
Try another camera app. ProCapture is awesome

I tried Super camera
LS.xD said:
BT.apk --> correct permissions "755" and owner "root/root"
Try another camera app. ProCapture is awesome
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I tried supercamera by lenovo by the same problem happened. Looks like the problem is with the hardware which will edit the image just after capturing. As just before the image is saved I see a crystal clear image captured and then the image is edited.
And I must say a hearty thanks to you as you are the first person to reply my problem and that too in just a flash.
hats off to XDA members..:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:

rakesh.aggarwal said:
I tried supercamera by lenovo by the same problem happened. Looks like the problem is with the hardware which will edit the image just after capturing. As just before the image is saved I see a crystal clear image captured and then the image is edited.
And I must say a hearty thanks to you as you are the first person to reply my problem and that too in just a flash.
hats off to XDA members..:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:
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fixed BT.apk yet? Are you using a custom rom or have you modified any libs?
Stock firmware thread --> LINK

Sorry for the delay i was fighting image captcha. I do not know how to change the bt.apk security. This is what i have
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rakesh.aggarwal said:
Sorry for the delay i was fighting image captcha. I do not know how to change the bt.apk security. This is what i have
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Attached are the right settings

But its not working

Restarted device And cleared Cache and dalvik?
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Just flash the Stock Firmware if you can't fix it. Has the camera ever worked properly?
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I have no stock/official rom available. I downloaded one from the xda but i do not know how to flash that. I tried to restart the phone and also tried to reset the phone. Dalvik cache and cache has already been cleared. The phone will not boot into recovery and factory reset not working from inside. This is a stock rom and i have not changed it except for rooting. I also tried to use rom manager to go to recovery but it will start normally and it looks like there are no roms available for this phone. By the way the original phone is "Wiko Highway". I also contacted micromax but they do not have the software update and are asking me to either wait fir a month or send the phone to chennai....Are you kidding Micromax..!!..?? And i know i will have to fight with them to get the phone back after sending it to chennai... :banghead: Micromax you rock you rock my head....

And by the way bt did not work even after changing to these settings. Can you please give me any idea if u have any idea about any available roms

rakesh.aggarwal said:
And by the way bt did not work even after changing to these settings. Can you please give me any idea if u have any idea about any available roms
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Try to use droidexplorer from pc to delete the files that are intalled into system folder by BT.apk.
By the way the Stock ROM itself has lots of bugs like RESET not working for me also from inside the phone.
If droidexplorer not worked try flashing stockrom its the only solution available now. I also soft bricked my phone after installing a beats.apk the only way i got out is flahing stock rom again.

mkarthik241 said:
Try to use droidexplorer from pc to delete the files that are intalled into system folder by BT.apk.
By the way the Stock ROM itself has lots of bugs like RESET not working for me also from inside the phone.
If droidexplorer not worked try flashing stockrom its the only solution available now. I also soft bricked my phone after installing a beats.apk the only way i got out is flahing stock rom again.
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Can you tell me how to install the stock rom. And i will try droidexplorer for sure

After using the phone i can say the hardware quality is awesome but software quality is very bad...

rakesh.aggarwal said:
Can you tell me how to install the stock rom. And i will try droidexplorer for sure
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stock rom is already available in xda forums download it and flash it with sp tools floow the instructions. its easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689916

Kit kat for MMX A350
Just checked on micromax web site, now MMX A350 with kitkat, if you have any link for the same please share !!!

Praful Pradhan said:
Just checked on micromax web site, now MMX A350 with kitkat, if you have any link for the same please share !!!
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Looks like there is a big con going on. The new devices which are preinstalled with Kitkat are having only 1.7 Ghz processor and there is no Gorilla Glass on it, While the old devices which are with Jelly bean still have 2.0 Ghz processor and the Gorilla Glass 3. By the wat Kitkat is slow on this phone so I switched back to Jelly Bean.

When the kitkat update is out for 2ghz. Device it will be a King.
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krissbhavya said:
When the kitkat update is out for 2ghz. Device it will be a King.
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Canvas Knight Kitkat CWM Recovery TWRP Recovery
Root in kitkat
Download links
1.) Recovery Image CWM
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45270941/A350/recovery.img
2.) Recovery Image TWRP
http://goo.gl/K8Qcua
3.) Kitkat Rom download
http://goo.gl/Cp5zqR
4.) SP Flash Tool
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45270941/A350/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1348.00.rar
See the video to Update the Kitkat on your Knight. After that Go To CWM recovery and flash the Super SU zip and the phone will be rooted.
Press all three button all together to go to the Recovery mode and then press Volume UP+ to get the recovery.
5.) Super SU Zip download Link
http://goo.gl/lDKVFm
Enjoy the video and Reply back for more support or any problem.
Say Thanks if you get help
Dont forget to change the animation to off in developer mde

Bro is it buggy one!
Are you suggesting me to try coz results may be different?
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Its not buggy one i am using the same on my phone after a bit of changes this is awesome. Ram usage came down to 400-600 mb causes lesser heat and is actually faster
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 root

Does chainfire got a root for the 7.0 tablet yet?
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I don't think chainfire's method works on the 7. 0 due to its unique hardware, but check the 7.0 root thread in the Q&A section.
Sent from my HTC One_M8

Root for GT 4
Find anything?

Try towelroot by geohot... Works on the 8.0
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I found a way how correctly unpack Tab 4 7.0 boot.img using a modified tool. Device tree table embedded inside, also contain a signature in the last block. Samsung/Marvell made none standard header, device tree and page size block information swapped Repack a boot.img need a different none standard tools Still working on it :good:

Yea, I managed to unpack and repack Tab 4 7.0's boot.img . The resulted boot.img identical to the original one :victory: My tools will be available on github soon. C'mon, press my Thanks button :laugh:

Batttie said:
Try towelroot by geohot... Works on the 8.0
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Does not work. I just tried that.

I just informed Chainfire about degas-mkbootimg tools http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53487714&postcount=409 I hope CF-Auto-Root available for T23x soon.

Me too hopefully soob
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Hi, any information about progress ?
I found that Vroot is working, but not for LTE verrsion T-235.

I used CF-Auto-Root-milletwifiue-milletwifiue-smt330nu.tar to root my T330 and it worked perfect. SuperSU detected Knox and I guess disabled it (I also freezed some Knox apps with Rom Toolbox Pro) I am also running Wanam Xposed which I guess fakes the system status to be set to Official so I can still get OTA. This tablet is really cool and I bet someone could make TWRP for it. I would be willing to help on anything. I know this thread is really for the 7" but I bet you guys know how to do it (recovery) on the 8" too.

Hi there,
working great using TWRP (easy and safe): just read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55581754&postcount=45
on any rom for the T230.