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All About Cherry Mobile Fuze (Q390)

Fuze (Q390) is an Android-powered smart phone sold by Cherry Mobile, a local brand in the Philippines. Fuze is powered by Mediatek MT6582 Quad-Core SoC (@1.3GHz), partnered with a 1GB RAM and is equipped with a 5.0in TN screen/display panel. Its SRP is 5,499 in Philippine Peso (or approximately US$125.00). Physically, it looks the same as the Micromax A96, but they differ internally (at least in the amount of RAM).
For more info, I recommend that you take a look at this in-depth, detailed review of this device (courtesy of [email protected])
Basic Specifications
CPU: Mediatek MT6582 (@1.3GHz) SoC
GPU: Mali 400MP
RAM: 1.0GB
Storage: 4GB (eMMC)
Display: 5.0" (TN panel, DragonTrail surface) @854 x 480 resolution
Camera: 8MP main / 1.3mp secondary
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
WiFi: Yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light
USB-OTG: Yes
SIM: Dual Standby
Battery: 4000mah

CMFuze Recovery Installer
CMFuze Recovery Installer
This app can be used to install TWRP for Fuze, CWM for Fuze or Fuze Stock Recovery. There's no need to download a separate recovery file. Its all in this app.
NOTES
Your phone needs to be rooted.
INSTRUCTIONS
Download the APK file
Install in your Fuze
Once installed, launch the app "CMFuze Recovery Installer"
Tap the recovery of your choice from the set of buttons
Confirm to Install
Reboot to recovery to test
DOWNLOADS (Kindly not mirror these files somewhere else without my knowledge/permission)
from mediafire
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THANKS TO
our Creator
TeamWin
ClockWorkMod
Android Open Source Comunity

[ROM] Genesis 1.0
This is simply a debloated stock ROM of CM Fuze
Features
init.d support enabled
zram (compcache) enabled (see compcache/zram at wikipedia)
zipalign on the fly (for newly installed apps)
Seeder (2.0)
Rooted (no SuperSU apk. just get it from PlayStore)
busybox with symlinks
debloated (only essential apps remained)
deodexed
zipaligned
Google boot animation
JB keyboard with swipe
There are no performance tweaks done, as its intention is to become the baseline for ROM porting.
Debloated - removed apps that are optional
removed CM apps and bundled apps
removed CM wallpapers
removed CM tones
removed Google apps that can be downloaded from PlayStore (Map, G+, Calendar, GMail, Notes, Voice Search, etc.)
remained are essential apps, enough to properly run Fuze.
removed faceunlock
removed voice unlock
removed day dreams
removed engineer mode
DOWNLOADS (Kindly not mirror these files somewhere else without my knowledge/permission)
ng0tkul4.CMFuze_GenesisV1.0.zip
INSTALLATION (requires custom recovery: CWM/TWRP)
Backup, backup, backup
Download the zip and flash via custom recovery
(Optional) Factory reset / Data, cache wipe
NOTE: Factory reset is optional, but it may cause bootloop if you didn't do factory reset.
THANKS TO
our Creator
Android Open Source Community
xda-devs

LewaOS v5 for Cherry Mobile Fuze
Flashable via TWRP/CWMR
Ported from official LeWaOSv5 for JIAYU G2F
Should work in all version of Fuze (v4, v5)
Rooted (Lewa is rooted)
Google Playstore included (just download other Google apps from PlayStore if you need them)
No tweaks
No voice unlock/face unlock (removed)
No engineering mode apps (get if from your stock ROM if you need it)
HOW TO INSTALL
Download the flashable zip file (and Google Apps - if you need it)
Install ROM (flash via TWRP/CWMR)
Do factory wipe (cache and data wipe)
DOWNLOADS (Kindly not mirror these files somewhere else without my knowledge/permission)
ng0tkul4.CMFuze_LeWaOS5.1_14.03.28.zip
BUGS
(you tell me...)
TO ENABLE ROOT
- Security Center -> Details -> Permission management -> Perm -> ROOT
THANKS TO
our Creator
Lewa OS5 team/devs (www.lewaos.com)
xda-devs

MIUIV5 for CM Fuze
MIUI V5 for Cherry Mobile Fuze
Flashable via TWRP/CWMR
Ported from Lenovo JIAYU J2F
Should work in all version of Fuze (v4, v5)
Rooted (MIUI is rooted -> Enable in Security App)
Google Playstore included (just download other Google apps from PlayStore if you need them)
No tweaks
No voice unlock/face unlock (removed)
NOTES
MIUI Torch/Flashlight does not work. Just download one from PlayStore like 'Simple Torch'
HOW TO INSTALL
Download the flashable zip file (and Google Apps - if you need it)
Install ROM (flash via TWRP/CWMR)
Do factory wipe (cache and data wipe)
DOWNLOADS (Kindly not mirror these files somewhere else without my knowledge/permission)
ng0tkul4.Fuze.MIUIv5_4.3.21.zip
BUGS
Torch/Flashlight
(you tell me...)
TO ENABLE ROOT
- Security App -> Permission -> Root Permission
THANKS TO
our Creator
MIUI devs (@miui.com)
[email protected] (for his MIUI port for G'Five A800)
[email protected] (for his miui porting guide)
xda-devs

<reserved 5>

thanks sir nice rom can you make not 3 or s4 rom

Nice job sir ... We are waiting for color OS...

colorOS
addictz10 said:
Nice job sir ... We are waiting for color OS...
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ColorOS --- i'm hesitant to upload because it has few yet ignorable problems. it uses the GB/ICS's /sdcard0/external_sd approach to fetch and enum files... the effect is Oppo Music and Filemanager is failing to get the files (we can use different music player and filemanager). Also OTG storage mounts ok, but there's no easy way to properly unmount it (i.e. unmount via terminal) ... unlike LewaOS that there's an item in its "Storage" settings that can be used to properly/safely unmount the storage.
I will try again after two weeks...

ng0tkul4 said:
ColorOS --- i'm hesitant to upload because it has few yet ignorable problems. it uses the GB/ICS's /sdcard0/external_sd approach to fetch and enum files... the effect is Oppo Music and Filemanager is failing to get the files (we can use different music player and filemanager). Also OTG storage mounts ok, but there's no easy way to properly unmount it (i.e. unmount via terminal) ... unlike LewaOS that there's an item in its "Storage" settings that can be used to properly/safely unmount the storage.
I will try again after two weeks...
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ok sir... Im still waiting for my fuze...

Just bought a Fuze, and wondering if my unit is defective or it really has issues with the edges of the touch screen. Whenever I use Touchpal X, I have trouble pressing the "a" key. I need to press slightly between "a" and "s" to get it to register.
I have the same issue with some games, when tapping on the very edge of the screen wont register. I have show touches enabled, and it shows the white circle, but the game won't respond at all. Any ideas? I'm running rooted stock rom with gravity box. The only other module i'm using is root cloak for avabel online.
Anyone have similar problems?
EDIT: Found the cause. I had Pie Controls set to 15px so it was eating a lot of screen space for activation. I disabled Pie and it works fine now

How to do screenshot..
Thanks in advance

Elucidator21 said:
How to do screenshot..
Thanks in advance
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press volume down and power button at the same time..

I need help
I formatted my PC (due to virus) then my Backup for Cherry Mobile Fuze Q390 is lost.
Now my Q390 phone got corrupted and after formatting the phone Baseband is Unknown and IMEI is NULL. I need help by any chance any user with backup that I can use? I cannot write my IMEI because the phone its self has nothing to write on to. Phone is working can boot and etc except the baseband is gone and evidently no IMEI.

phaw16 said:
I formatted my PC (due to virus) then my Backup for Cherry Mobile Fuze Q390 is lost.
Now my Q390 phone got corrupted and after formatting the phone Baseband is Unknown and IMEI is NULL. I need help by any chance any user with backup that I can use? I cannot write my IMEI because the phone its self has nothing to write on to. Phone is working can boot and etc except the baseband is gone and evidently no IMEI.
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if you can get hold of a NVRAM partition from others phone (not necessarily Q390 - at least same SoC: MT6582), then you can flash it to your phone.
BUT, your phone will have the same IMEI as the source phone. So if you and source phone would use the same SP (Service Provider or network), and IF this SP is strict about cloned IMEIs, they could block this IMEI. Leaving both phones unusable to this network. So if you can get hold of NVRAM partition from somebody living abroad (i.e. foreigner), the better.
if you are rooted, and terminal (adb shell) savvy, you can write it it via dd, i.e.:
$ dd if=/path/of/nvram of=/dev/nvram
or you can flash it via SPFT memory write ("Window" menu -> "Write Memory").
1) Select "Write Memory" tab (after it is shown)
2) Select "EMMC" for the memory setting
3) Select/browse ("Open Raw Data") the NVRAM image for the "File Path"
4) "Begin Address (Hex)" = 0x1800000
5) "Container Length (Hex)" = 0x500000
6) Click "Write Memory"
7) Connect your phone to PC (must be turned off as you may already know)
The NVRAM image could be named as nvram.bin or something else. But it must be a raw image of NVRAM partition (/dev/nvram) from other phone. TWRP can do a backup of this partition by selecting it when you are about to perform TWRP backup.
If you want to temporarily restore your IMEI, you can try MTKDroidTools or Mobile Uncle Tools (apk)

LeWaOSV5.1 for CMFuze
- apps that show as 0.00kb in "All" and "Downloaded" are now shown ok
- added engineering mode to settings
- corrected some misspeling in english translation
- etc.

ng0tkul4 said:
if you can get hold of a NVRAM partition from others phone (not necessarily Q390 - at least same SoC: MT6582), then you can flash it to your phone.
BUT, your phone will have the same IMEI as the source phone. So if you and source phone would use the same SP (Service Provider or network), and IF this SP is strict about cloned IMEIs, they could block this IMEI. Leaving both phones unusable to this network. So if you can get hold of NVRAM partition from somebody living abroad (i.e. foreigner), the better.
if you are rooted, and terminal (adb shell) savvy, you can write it it via dd, i.e.:
$ dd if=/path/of/nvram of=/dev/nvram
or you can flash it via SPFT memory write ("Window" menu -> "Write Memory").
1) Select "Write Memory" tab (after it is shown)
2) Select "EMMC" for the memory setting
3) Select/browse ("Open Raw Data") the NVRAM image for the "File Path"
4) "Begin Address (Hex)" = 0x1800000
5) "Container Length (Hex)" = 0x500000
6) Click "Write Memory"
7) Connect your phone to PC (must be turned off as you may already know)
The NVRAM image could be named as nvram.bin or something else. But it must be a raw image of NVRAM partition (/dev/nvram) from other phone. TWRP can do a backup of this partition by selecting it when you are about to perform TWRP backup.
If you want to temporarily restore your IMEI, you can try MTKDroidTools or Mobile Uncle Tools (apk)
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under NVRAM folder. It has nothing. Literally nothing inside the nvram folder.

phaw16 said:
under NVRAM folder. It has nothing. Literally nothing inside the nvram folder.
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correct.
there's shouldn't be anything there...as it is not supposed to be a folder. for one, dd will not work in folder, so i really expect /dev/nvram to be not a folder, rather than a device file pointing to NVRAM partition (offset 0x1800000) of your Fuze's EMMC.
if you see /dev/nvram as a folder/directory (rather than a device file), then something's gone really wrong in your EMMC partitions.

Grawrz said:
Just bought a Fuze, and wondering if my unit is defective or it really has issues with the edges of the touch screen. Whenever I use Touchpal X, I have trouble pressing the "a" key. I need to press slightly between "a" and "s" to get it to register.
I have the same issue with some games, when tapping on the very edge of the screen wont register. I have show touches enabled, and it shows the white circle, but the game won't respond at all. Any ideas? I'm running rooted stock rom with gravity box. The only other module i'm using is root cloak for avabel online.
Anyone have similar problems?
EDIT: Found the cause. I had Pie Controls set to 15px so it was eating a lot of screen space for activation. I disabled Pie and it works fine now
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Sir the multi touch for Fuze works well your device is not defective. You can't do multi touch if you press already on the left part for me it doesnt really makes sense why'd do that. Example you press arrow up button then you want to press A should you still use your right thumb well in fact the left thumb is already near it furthermore it doesnt affect when your playing games. Its just whenever your using the keyboard.
ng0tkul4 said:
correct.
there's shouldn't be anything there...as it is not supposed to be a folder. for one, dd will not work in folder, so i really expect /dev/nvram to be not a folder, rather than a device file pointing to NVRAM partition (offset 0x1800000) of your Fuze's EMMC.
if you see /dev/nvram as a folder/directory (rather than a device file), then something's gone really wrong in your EMMC partitions.
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As I mentioned on my post. I factory formatted the partition. Well I sent back the device to Cherry Mobile so that they can repair it.I just have to wait for 1 month.

Sir, how can i install xposed installer properly? I'm getting bootlooped both in MIUI and LEWA rom. I really need this for greenify. Thank you in advance.
Sent from my Q390 using Tapatalk

Elephone P6000 Pro MTK6753 Information Thread: Root, Recovery, ROMS and more

General information - P6000 Pro 2gb / 3gb
This is a great mid range phone, and packs the performance of larger devices such as the P8000 into a smaller profile. Ideal if you want a responsive device, but don't want the phablet bulge in your trousers.
Important:
This thread is for the P6000 Pro - not the P6000. That's a separate (older) model.
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Specification:
Dimensions: 144.5 * 71.6 * 8.9mm
Weight: 165g (with battery)
CPU: MediaTek MTK6753
GPU: ARM MALI-T720
RAM: 2GB / 3GB versions
Storage: 16GB ROM
Display: LG, 5.0" 1280*720 pixels
Battery: 2700 mAh
OS: Android 5.1 stock
Camera: Samsung rear-13MP, front-2.0MP
SIM card: Dual Micro SIM card,dual standby
Wi-Fi: 802.11n wireless
USB: 2.0 Micro USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Launch date: July 2015
Official Website:
http://www.elephone.hk/P6000-Pro-3gb.html
http://www.elephone.hk/P6000-Pro-2gb.html
http://bbs.elephone.hk/forum.php?gid=283#.VghRY_lVhBc (forum)
Reviews:
1. http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-7585-1-1.html#.Viae_fmrS70 [Credit: @megthebest]
2. [Credit: @megthebest]
3.
4.
Hardware teardown:
http://www.gizmochina.com/2015/07/30/teardown-of-elephone-p6000-pro-3gb-version/

Root Information
Rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as root access) over various Android subsystems.
The P6000 Pro's stock firmware is rooted as shipped, and does not require any hacks to activate it. Just install Chainfire's SuperSU from the Google Play store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en_GB

Custom Recovery Information
Philz 6 recovery:
- This version includes modified kernel with working Touch screen. SD Card also supported:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64038183&postcount=52 Credit: @lion567
- No touch:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=686517&st=100#entry43546180 (Release thread)
https://yadi.sk/d/HZfsB0nZjbkhJ (Download link)
CWM Custom Recovery:
- No touch or SD card support
CWM can apply software changes to the device. Unlike the stock recovery, CWM is able to entirely replace the device's primary Android operating system ("flashing a new ROM").
An unofficial version of ClockwordMod (CWM) Custom Recovery has been released by for the P6000 Pro:
http://www.needrom.com/download/cwm-carliv-6-from-hypoturtle/
Credit: @HypoTurtle, @yuweng and @carliv
Installation:
1. Install SuperSU from Google Play store
2. Install Flashify from Google Play store
3. Flash the downloaded file (CWM-P6000Pro-recovery.img) with Flashify app (Grant root rights with SuperSU when requested)
Accessing Recovery once installed:
Method 1:
1. Turn your phone off
2. Push and hold Vol Up and Power buttons together until a menu appears. It takes about 3 seconds. You should have the following options:
[Recovery mode]
[Fastboot mode]
[Normal mode]
Use the Vol Up button to scroll through the menu options, and press Vol Down to select.
Method 2:
Choose the option 'Reboot to recovery' from within Flashify

Android Development
ROM Reading / Writing with SP Flash Tool:
Smartphone Flash Tool (SP Flash Tool) is a Windows application for reading and writing to MediaTek SOC powered devices.
To read or write to a specific device, you need a 'scatter file' for the correct type of CPU. The scatter file defines the memory ranges within the chip. P6000 Pro uses the MediaTek MT6753 SOC:
http://androidurdu.net/mediatek-scatter-files-download/
Instructions to read back from SP Flashtool:
1. Load the Scatter file (download from above)
2. Select the 'Readback' tab, press 'Add' to add a range
3. Double click on the row that appears in the table. Type a filename to save this memory range to (Eg. recovery.img if you're reading the recovery memory area)
4. Enter the start address and length of the section you are reading back - copy them from the scatter file.
3. Push 'Read Back' button
4. Remove the battery from the phone
5. Connect the phone to USB. No need to power it on. It will connect and commence reading. The recovery memory range took about 3 seconds to read back.
6. It will say 'Readback OK' and you will now have a img file from that memory range.
Available ROMs:
Stock Android 5.1 20150910:
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-7986-1-1.html#.VghUSflVhBc
https://mega.nz/#!ghgSHQCL!xxvBWtgCQsaXe2I7yOBxIl5w5SV2hpfFRtefAEmWxPU
Stock Android 5.1 20151031:
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9362-1-1.html#.Vl9bd_nhC70
https://mega.nz/#!M5YFWRiC!pYiql0Q556CmFyB0t8XRUxgTxMe-LW1pfSfuqUxEYvY
FlyME 4.5.3a:
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-7380-1-1.html#.VghUevlVhBc
https://mega.nz/#!z8NRAKyS!BkQQc44aTciy9vuT-d4-kWnyr8pnHkI595U7nEfXMGU (26.08.2015)
DCU v12.1 (AOSP):
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-8759-1-1.html
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=686517
https://yadi.sk/d/637BNhDQjdwtr (09.10.2015)
https://yadi.sk/d/ylE2JKN5jroQN (20.10.2015)
Eragon 5.1 Lollipop (AOSP):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-18-11-eragon-v1-0-p6000-pro-android-t3251881 (Credit: @skeleton1911)
IUNI OS Android 5.1.1:
http://4pda.ru/forum/lofiversion/index.php?t686517-320.html (release thread)
https://yadi.sk/d/UGEdEkb2jutMp (22.10.2015)
Upcoming ROMS:
Elephone have announced Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be released for the P6000 Pro:
http://www.elephone.hk/readnews/8160.html
Custom Kernel:
[Kernel][1.5 Ghz] visi0nary's kernel for P6000 Pro credit: @BlueFlame4
Stagefright Patch:
The stock ROM is vulnerable to Stagefright CVE-2015-6602 and CVE-2015-3864. A patch is available:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/bug-fix-stagefright-t3193219 Credit: @superdragonpt
Note: Modification to the loader script or manual installation via ADB required, due to the P6000 Pro using different partition names. A modified version by @ahorntaler is available on needrom but may not be the latest version.
Source Code:
Elephone have released via Github the source code for the P8000, which shares the same CPU (MTK6753) and GPU (ARM MALI-T720) as the Elephone P6000 Pro:
https://github.com/elephone-dev/P8000-Kernel
Discussion: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ele...el-elephone-p8000-kernel-source-code-t3163314
Compiled P8000 kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/orig-development/kernel-visi0narys-kernel-t3226081 Credit: @BlueFlame4

Other Guides
Engineering Mode:
Use the secret menu carefully.. if you don't know what you are doing... don't do it!!
On the stock 5.1 ROM, you can access P6000 Pro Engineering mode with the following code entered on the dialer: *#*#3646633#*#*
Note: This is the same as P6000.
If you are not running the stock 5.1 ROM, you can download MTK Engineering Mode from the Google Play store.
It has the available menus:
Telephony
Connectivity
Hardware Testing
Location
Log and Debugging
Others
Manual IMEI Programming:
If you experience "can't detect SIM cards" or "can't make a phone call" error messages, you should check your IMEI code hasn't been accidentally overwritten. If your IMEI codes are not valid as can happen after flashing an image, please go through the following tutorial to reprogram your original IMEI. Your original IMEI numbers are printed on the label under the battery.
1. Enter Engineering Mode (as above)
2. Click on "CONNECTIVITY"
3. Click on "CDS INFORMATION"
4. click on "RADIO INFORMATION"
5. then to "PHONE 1" for the 1st IMEI, and write in:
AT +EGMR=1,7,"00000000000" (Replace the "zeros" with your own IMEI No.)
6. Press 'SEND AT COMMAND'
7. "PHONE 2" for the 2nd IMEI and write in:
AT +EGMR=1,10,"0000000000" (Replace the "zeros" with your own IMEI No.)
8. Press 'SEND AT COMMAND'
IMPORTANT: All typing on keyboard
Demo:
Other IMEI tools:
MTKdroid Tools 2.5.3d does not support MTK6753.
Chamelephon does not support MTK6753 (Appears to work, but corrupts the IMEI)

Reserved for future use
Reserved for future use
To be updated

Can you add how save and restore imei ?

Krystyna said:
Can you add how save and restore imei ?
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Good idea.
Do you have P6000 Pro? I think MTKdroid Tools would work, but I didn't try it. (see here: http://androidxda.com/backup-and-restore-imei-nvram)
Do you have any confirmation or alternative method?

blahmartinblah said:
Good idea.
Do you have P6000 Pro? I think MTKdroid Tools would work, but I didn't try it. (see here: http://androidxda.com/backup-and-restore-imei-nvram)
Do you have any confirmation or alternative method?
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I tried MTKdroid Tools 2.5.3.d tonight on my P6000 Pro. It doesn't support NVRAM download/restore from MTK6753.
So I think manual programming of the IMEI through the Engineering Mode is the only option at present. I have confirmed it is working fine.
The IMEI are printed under the battery, so no real need to "back up".

Updated with links to DCU v12.1 ROM.

blahmartinblah said:
Stagefright Patch:
http://www.needrom.com/download/stagefright-patch-p6000-pro-2/ (for Stock ROM Android 5.1 20150910. Credit: @superdragonpt and @ahorntaler)
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Who tha hell is ahorntaler?
The patch was compiled by me ...
And why are you linking to that stupid website?
Stagefright patch for some Mediatek devices is here at xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/bug-fix-stagefright-t3193219

superdragonpt said:
Who tha hell is ahorntaler?
The patch was compiled by me ...
And why are you linking to that stupid website?
Stagefright patch for some Mediatek devices is here at xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/bug-fix-stagefright-t3193219
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Thanks for stopping by, and for your original work on the Stagefright patches.
I guess with a little reading, you could see that @ahorntaler is someone who modified your works to suit the Elephone P6000 Pro, and gave you credit. Out of the box, the patch doesn't work. (See post 63163952) I also prefer hosting files on xda to needrom, but mirroring the authors work would have been equally bad IMO. We all appreciate your work You seem disgruntled, which I didn't intend to cause. Can I amend the post in some way that remains useful to P6000 Pro owners, but still makes you happy?

blahmartinblah said:
Thanks for stopping by, and for your original work on the Stagefright patches.
I guess with a little reading, you could see that @ahorntaler is someone who modified your works to suit the Elephone P6000 Pro, and gave you credit. Out of the box, the patch doesn't work. (See post 63163952) I also prefer hosting files on xda to needrom, but mirroring the authors work would have been equally bad IMO. We all appreciate your work You seem disgruntled, which I didn't intend to cause. Can I amend the post in some way that remains useful to P6000 Pro owners, but still makes you happy?
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Modified what?
It's very well explained, the partition stuff in my thread ...
Quote from my op:
For other devices that don't use the mmcblk0p17 as /system partition:
The flash may fail, if that's your case, simply extract all the files, and push via adb to your device.
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I need to update the stagefright thread with a new build btw... there's new stagefright bugs around (they are fixed on our Lp build, i need to update the thread for other devices ...)
ps: No im not pissed, i just didn't know who that guy is/was
Ps2: Nothing against you, i just really hate needrom these days,,, all the KANGers are posting "their work" there.
cheers

superdragonpt said:
Modified what?
Did he compiled the libs by any chance?
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No lib changes judging by the file time stamps. I believe the modifications are to the updater-script, to include the correct paths.
Flashing this modified update is a lot more convenient for newbies like me
He also retains your credits in the updater script.
In the future, I agree it's better to link to your thread like you suggest, and I'll include instructions on how to modify the updater-script. That way we P6000 Pro users can benefit from future updates to the patch you release.

superdragonpt said:
Modified what?
Did he compiled the libs by any chance?
It's very well explained, the partition stuff in my thread ...
Quote from my op:
I need to update the stagefright thread with a new build btw... there's new stagefright bugs around (they are fixed on our Lp build, i need to update the thread for other devices ...)
ps: No im not pissed, i just didn't know who that guy is/was
cheers
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Hi superdragonpt,
I'm very sorry that You are disappointed. I don't want any credit for the patch. I only modified installation script to make it useable for P6000 Pro users and I wrote that the patch is not my work, but Yours. So why are You pissed? I'm only a simple user who wanted to share the benefit of Your work with others. I don't (want to) earn any Money with programming. Next time I ask You. The question is: why didn't you modify installation script? Credit would have been Yours. I wanted to be You only help.

ahorntaler said:
Hi superdragonpt,
I'm very sorry that You are disappointed. I don't want any credit for the patch. I only modified installation script to make it useable for P6000 Pro users and I wrote that the patch is not my work, but Yours. So why are You pissed? I'm only a simple user who wanted to share the benefit of Your work with others. I don't (want to) earn any Money with programming. Next time I ask You. The question is: why didn't you modify installation script? Credit would have been Yours. I wanted to be You only help.
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It's nothing against you...
i thought it was some "random guy" from needrom ...
(im a bit pissed with needrom in general...)
PS: Tell me something guys, your latest official rom is Lollipop v 5.0 or 5.1 ?
PS2: Re-Download the latest stagefright app from Zimpherium to check what are new bugs...
I need to release a new build for other MTK phones (yours included)
Cheers

superdragonpt said:
PS: Tell me something guys, your latest official rom is Lollipop v 5.0 or 5.1 ?
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:good:
P6000 Pro stock ROM is Lollipop 5.1.

What ROM ?!!
i Have just bought a P6000 pro , the battery lasts about 7 hours what rom should i flash to improve battery life?
Thanks in advance.

blahmartinblah said:
:good:
P6000 Pro stock ROM is Lollipop 5.1.
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Can you give me the build ID?
(check under build.prop), i may need to make some small corrections for the stagefright, depending on the android build
cheers

superdragonpt said:
Can you give me the build ID?
(check under build.prop), i may need to make some small corrections for the stagefright, depending on the android build
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From build.prop on the Elephone P6000 Pro 20150821 stock ROM:
Code:
ro.build.id=LMY47D
ro.build.display.id=ALPS.L1.MP3.V2_NB6753.65U.L1_P22
ro.build.version.incremental=1440142279
ro.build.version.sdk=22
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.all_codenames=REL
ro.build.version.release=5.1

Oppo F3 Root Help

Dear Xda,
Im An Oppo user my Device details As follows.
Device: Oppo F3 ( CPH1609)
MTK6750T
4Gb Ram, 64 GB ROM
Running on ColorOs 3.0.0i (Based on Android 6.0)
There are lot of problems / bugs in Os which Oppo Even failed to rectify.
When ever i Mailed them they simply quoting their common quotes
So i decided to Root my phone to develop ( no i cant do it lone )
During search of Root i found few obstacles
1) Oppo made decision to remove fastboot option fron their device
Ref: https://forum.xda-developers.com/r7-plus/help/decision-oppo-bootloader-fastboot-t3348114
2) MTK droid Tools not fully supporting the chipset
Ref:https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4178413&thumb=1&d=1497202499
3) One click Root is not working ( king, farma etc)
4) cannot obtain boot & Recovery imgs to development
5) i thought stock firmware flash file may have useful but there are 2 types of probles
(A) flashablezip version : it has boot. Img but no recovery.img included. Also it is With. Ozip Not with. Zip extension
(B) PC version : it is like encrypted file. With. Ofp extension And With some other type file. And it is not flashing through SP-FLASH TOOLS. The flashing tool is different.
Ref https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qw4HIQER0mg
Guys thease are my problems. Coz of those i failed to root my device.
My only Hope is Xda, you people know better than me ( probably Best) . Please analyze and and give suggestions.
Thanks In Advance

Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 (Root/Recovery/ROMS)

[Phone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7][ROM][V1.0 - 19/09/17 (DD/MM/YY)]
Code:
*** Disclaimer
*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
Introduction
If you want to put root and TWRP on your device then you have to commit to this as there is no going back from Alcatel to Vodafone firmware after this unless someone uses the scatter file for this device to perform a readback (SP Flash Tool, search: Hovatek how to make a full backup of your stock ROM using sp flash tool, however, the dev blocks should be gathered straight from the scatter file, not MTK droid tools. Will update this if this happens it is successfully conducted by someone ) This little corner of XDA will show you how to:
Flash Alcatel Firmware
Install Custom Recovery (TWRP/CTR)
Root with SuperSU
Install one custom ROM (Cyanogen MOD 13)
NOTE: I will NOT teach you how to install drivers if you need to do that go to https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html (If you are running Windows 7 and up you need to disable 'Driver Signature Verification', this link will show you how to do it: https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-752.html
If you can't figure out how to that by yourself (everything is a google search away) then you shouldn't even attempt any of this.
All files will be on AndroidFileHost
If you want to download all the files for all the tutorials, then you can download the complete package which has everything required for the tutorials (except for drivers of course)
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Installation instructions
All instrucrions are in this set of Youtube videos that I MADE
(link) VFD501 Playlist
Custom ROMs
For Mokee
Boot to recovery
Wipe data/factory reset, wipe system, wipe cache
Install ROM then GAPPS
Reboot
For Resurrection Remix/RR
Boot to recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
Install ROM then GAPPS
Reboot
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Download
All Packages are now located on AFH (android file host) -----> Here
{Download GAPPS from here Selections are ARM, 7.1/6.0.1 (Depending on ROM Version), and any package you want (preferably aroma or pico) }
SP Flash Tool: Here (You don't need this if you have the 'Flash VFD to Alcatel Package')
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Changelog
Code:
Current changelog: 19/09/17 = DD/MM/YY
[note] -- insert note
[new] -- insert new - [link to commit if applicable]
[changed] -- insert changed - [link to commit if applicable]
[fixed] -- insert fixed - [link to commit if applicable]
Older changelogs:
Code:
Changelog: -- insert date
[note] -- insert note
[new] -- insert new - [link to commit if applicable]
[changed] -- insert changed - [link to commit if applicable]
[fixed] -- insert fixed. - [link to commit if applicable]
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FAQ
Ask Questions in Disscussion
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Thanks To/Credits
Code:
* RootJunky (Inspiration to work with Android)
* @CVAngelo (For making me want to prove him wrong, lol)
XDA:DevDB Information
Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 / VFD 501 / VFD 500, ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Jamalama
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Android 6.0 Marshmello
Based On: Stock Alcatel ROM
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2017-09-19
Beta Release Date: 2017-09-19
Created 2017-09-19
Last Updated 2018-08-09

Reserved
Success, All files will now be uploaded to Androidfilehost

Reserved

NOT done yet
not done yet

I have questions......
Since Google keeps crashing me out of apps and breaking my brightness control to send me ads and try to get me to install experimental zombies this past month, I'm keen to try this on my VFD501 Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 but.....
Does the initial step have to be Alcatel? I only ask because my SIM is 2 Degrees and I don't know if it'll work with it as it's a bit sketchy while it's still thinking it's a Vodafone.
Is the second step the ONLY rom it'll work with? How far can the hardware be pushed or more efficient?
Lastly, would I still be able to get updates for the usual app suspects? I'm getting further into Minecraft now there's online server games and I'm not finding any options for updates other than through the Play Store. I also watch quite a bit of YouTube on it (another Google aquisition). Would these be denied me by the EvilCorp™ once I free my phone from it's clutches and get rid of Google Movies, Google Mail, Google other bloatware aside from Books where I have several and would like to keep reading them?

HIe, when can we get the custom rom.looks great.

Do you still have the mixed Spanish English rom?
Could you post that please if you still have it? When i installed the cyanogenmod after flashing to alcatel after locking the screen and turning it on again it won't render properly anymore, i just see random lines. Thank you in anticipation!

guys, please can anyone make a backup (TWRP)of stock ROM with /system /data /FRP /protect /boot ? with any google account please.
i want to unlock FRP on my vfd500, i gorgot my google account on this phone so i cant go pass setup wizzard, thanks

Vamptonius said:
Since Google keeps crashing me out of apps and breaking my brightness control to send me ads and try to get me to install experimental zombies this past month, I'm keen to try this on my VFD501 Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 but.....
Does the initial step have to be Alcatel? I only ask because my SIM is 2 Degrees and I don't know if it'll work with it as it's a bit sketchy while it's still thinking it's a Vodafone.
Is the second step the ONLY rom it'll work with? How far can the hardware be pushed or more efficient?
Lastly, would I still be able to get updates for the usual app suspects? I'm getting further into Minecraft now there's online server games and I'm not finding any options for updates other than through the Play Store. I also watch quite a bit of YouTube on it (another Google aquisition). Would these be denied me by the EvilCorp™ once I free my phone from it's clutches and get rid of Google Movies, Google Mail, Google other bloatware aside from Books where I have several and would like to keep reading them?
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So far you have to flash Alcatel to do any modding whatsoever, however, I may have a solution so we can get root on VFD 500 running Vodafone stock but not VFD 501 (however I'm begging my friend to borrow his to do a Miracle Box Backup so fingers crossed :silly: so I can get the 501 version of the Vodafone OS) if the solution works I will release a video on it, if you want to know if you have to flash Alcatel for custom ROMs yes you need Alcatel for the ROMs there is currently no ROMs for this device, and I don't know how to make and edit ROMs just gonna put that out their

Not working for me. Format completed OK. but then error "S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0)" given when doing the download and format. Vodafone VFD501, used scatter file provided, drivers appear to be installed ok except i get "MediaTek USB port" used by the firmware loader. "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port" stays even when phone is not plugged in and had yellow triangle

squowse said:
Not working for me. Format completed OK. but then error "S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (0xFC0)" given when doing the download and format. Vodafone VFD501, used scatter file provided, drivers appear to be installed ok except i get "MediaTek USB port" used by the firmware loader. "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port" stays even when phone is not plugged in and had yellow triangle
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Solved now using this rom and instructions.
Can't post links so google - Download Vodafone Stock Rom for all models - Android MTK and look for VFD500 in the list
The driver tool uninstalled lots of drivers i think this may have helped it use the "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port" which allowed it to write to the phone. Took about 10-15 mins to boot afterwards, I thought it was stuck but just a slow phone

After falsh Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 VDF 500
Hi I followed the whole procedure everything works fine if I do not press the power button so that his left in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful until my vodafone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 VDF 500 goes on standby the screen becomes blurry if I do not press the start / stop button so that his parte in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful I would have to remove the battery and I put it back for his return normally Help me please.

Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 V 500 goes on standby the screen becomes blurry after flash
Hi I followed the whole procedure everything works fine if I do not press the power button so that his left in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful until my vodafone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7 V 500 goes on standby the screen becomes blurry if I do not press the start / stop button so that his parte in standby everything works as it should this rom is beautiful I would have to remove the battery and I put it back for his return normally i use the custom rom all stock rom not run

Hello community
Can someone please give me valid links and tutorials for unlock this phone, i´ve been here for more than 6 hours looking on how to do this, but there´s always a software or file missing. I can´t even install the USB drivers, or find a TWRP properly.
What a headache..
Thanks in advance

any luck with finding the required files?

Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500 - RR 7.1 ROM + TWRP 3.0.2 + SP Flash Tool + VFD500_ROM
Hi!
I get a Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500 phone bricked and was very dificult to find a working rom, there are a few that boot but after locking the phone screen goes mad...
I fixed a RR rom, still not perfect but is better.
One kwon issue is charging with phone off, screen stays white and on...
I Let here a link with:
SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1916_Win
SP_USB_Win7_Drivers ( Copy to Desktop and execute the shortcut)
Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500_MT6735M_V2.39.1_21122016_6.0 ROM to flash with SP Tool
open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20191029.zip
RR-N-v5.8.5-PIXI4_5_4G.zip (Fixed) Rom
TWRP3.0.2-0_VDF500.img Recovey (Use SP Tool with MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt from Vodafone ROM to flash it)
To use SP tool, first install the drivers then open SP tool, search for MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt file. To install full Vodafone ROM click in Download only and select Format All + Download then Download key above and plug USB, to install TWRP unselect all and only select recovery and click in location field, search for TWRP, click in download from above and plug USB ( If faild with error you need to flash all Vodafone ROM first).
After all this, use TWRP to flash RR Rom then Gapps.
Mega.nz Link
I hope this helps you to!!!

persona78 said:
Hi!
I get a Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500 phone bricked and was very dificult to find a working rom, there are a few that boot but after locking the phone screen goes mad...
I fixed a RR rom, still not perfect but is better.
One kwon issue is charging with phone off, screen stays white and on...
I Let here a link with:
SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1916_Win
SP_USB_Win7_Drivers ( Copy to Desktop and execute the shortcut)
Vodafone_Smart_Turbo_7_VFD500_MT6735M_V2.39.1_21122016_6.0 ROM to flash with SP Tool
open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20191029.zip
RR-N-v5.8.5-PIXI4_5_4G.zip (Fixed) Rom
TWRP3.0.2-0_VDF500.img Recovey (Use SP Tool with MT6735M_Android_scatter.txt from Vodafone ROM to flash it)
Mega.nz Link
I hope this helps you to!!!
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Unbelievable. I'll give it a go later thanks

[ROM][8.1] LAVA IRIS 88s CLEAN and Stock ROM's 2018 / 2019 - MODIFIED 2019

Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.

Thanks

tried "2019 STOCK ROM" method and it saved my friend's work mobile!
thanks

ROMAZON said:
tried "2019 STOCK ROM" method and it saved my friend's work mobile!
thanks
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Glad it helped out
So far it has been running very well for me - using the GoApps version.
It has had 2 days where it wants to switch off Mobile Data all the tine untill i reboot, but this happened more often when i still had the stock one.

Is there any (Unofficial) lineage rom for Lava iris 88?

Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
rar password pls

As written in the post :
" *If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers"

Any custom rom for Lava iris 88?

logan_the_maverick said:
Any custom rom for Lava iris 88?
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Click to collapse
I havent made any nor i have really found one.....

Damn, alright thanks man.

Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
plz ... give me file password

ummer1982 said:
plz ... give me file password
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ryuuske01 said:
As written in the post :
" *If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
plz ... give me file password
Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
plz ... give sir winrare file password

thanks bro..

ummer1982 said:
plz ... give me file password
plz ... give sir winrare file password
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its there......
Ryuuske01 said:
As written in the post :
" *If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Ryuuske01 said:
Hello there,
so this is my first time I am actually posting a guide ( sort of…this is more like a story of my journey)
*Hope that i followed all the rules regards posting here
I got to this point because of a virus that affects the MTK chipsets.
I am using the Lava IRIS 88s (for work purposes) and that thing got a nice little virus, which is exploiting MTK-SU - the user diplomatic stumbled upon this ( thread is here: LINK ).
Read more about the Virus:
XDA Post about the rootkit which the Virus uses: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-su-rootkit-exploit/
The virus could not be gotten rid of even with a normal Factory reset. It just returned as if nothing ever happened, under different names.
Antiviruses didn’t pick it up always, believe me I tried basically all of them. The most information from the antiviruses gave me actually Dr.Web Antivirus – which lead me to suspect the Typany Keyboard and Lava Touchpal.
So since I had flashed custom ROM’s before, I wanted to do that to this phone.
As a lazy guy, I started searching for already made custom ROM’s which surprisingly was hard for IRIS 88s.
After a while of digging I found some Stock and custom firmware, but they required to get passwords to extract them. After asking for the passwords and since I am an impatient guy also – I started digging around how to make my own custom rom. Adb, Kitchen, Fastboot, MTKtools, SP Flashtool, WWR and much more that I tried and researched.
So here is thanks to the people whose shared knowledge led me to this point.
diplomatic– MTK-SU, Temporary root
demkantor– Fastboot
Jrummy – root browser
topjohnwu – Magisk, Magisk Manager app
Team Vanced - awsome work!
And a very very large thanks to:
Hovatek- I got a lot of useful information and guides from their videos. Very special thanks!!
So here it goes:
I recommend watching these 2 videos by Hovatek:
1. How to use wwr v2.51 + SP flash tool to backup Mediatek rom
2. How To Use SP Flash Tool (Full Guide)
What I had:
1. Windows 10 x64
2. 2x MTK Phone: Lava Iris 88s (MT6739 chipset) - 2018 was mine and 2019 was my friends.
3. Spare time and a really annoying virus as motivation
How I did things:
1. Watched a lot of videos and read through too many guides.
2. A lot of trial and error with a lot of programs until I got to stay with the below.
3. Downloaded the latest version of SP Flash tool
4. Downloaded Wwr_MTK tool
5. Downloaded and installed Notepad++
6. Downloaded and installed Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
7. Created a backup of my friend’s phone (same model but 2019 software)
8. Played around a lot until I got the ROM I wanted.
So my recommendation would be to do the same .
But if you are lazy like me then just download and extract the files and just flash them.
2018 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S207_WOC_18F08
2019 STOCK ROM: Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
CLEANED & ROOTED ( Brave browser): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
Here is the list of APPS for the Go version:
Android Accessibilty Suite
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
Contacts
Drive
Files by Google – instead of the usual File Manager, helps clean up junk files also.
Gallery
Gboard – Google Keyboard
Gmail GO
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Maps GO
Messages
Music
MusicFX
Phone
Poco Launcher
Settings
SIM Tool Kit
Video Player
Vanced Manager
Youtube Vanced
WhatsApp
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7)
BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)
*If you want ROOT or NO-ROOT - just change the boot.img for the one you want (and install Magisk Manager App to manage root).
Password for the files: Alrighty
Also download additionally the latest versions of: SP Flash Tool, Notepad++, Wwr_MTK tool , Auto Mediatek USB VCOM Drivers
The procedure:
1. Open SP Flash tool and select the scatter file from the extracted ROM folder.
2. Set it to FIRMWARE UPGRADE and make sure all boxes are ticked.
3. Click Download and connect your phone (Be sure to have at least 50% battery and the phone is switched OFF before connecting !!)
4. Wait for it to finish.
5. Now boot your phone into Recovery - Volume UP + Power, then select Recovery, then Hold down Power button and push Volume up – a new screen will load.
6. Clear Cache and then Wipe/Factory reset.
7. Select Reboot
8. Have fun
Changes made in the ROM:
1. Removed Bloatware (a lot of apps I didn’t need like: LavaCare, Typany Keyboard, Touchpal, Aries/Launcher3, Google Play Movies/Music, …)
2. Added apps I thought I would need or want – POCO Launcher, WhatsApp, Youtube Vanced ( With Manager and MicroG), Gboard ( Google keyboard), Brave browser ( It blocks Ad’s very well) / Chrome browser ( if you want that instead).
All of this has been my experience and what I can share with you.
But be warned, I am not responsible if this bricks your phone or does what ever it is not supposed to do. I took the risk as well like you are about to do - just that my little experiment worked for me .
Regards,
Ryuuske01
* Currently using the GoAPPS version on my 2018 and my friends 2019 model.
So far so good - phones seem to be more responsive than previously
PS: if this worked for you as well, do hit the Thanks button so that others can also see.
PPS: Even with this ROM it is still susceptible to MTK-SU, need a newer Security patch which is after March 2020, But Lava doesn’t care to update it. Even the 2018 Model always said it’s Up to date with 5th May 2018 patch while the 2019 model has 5th May 2019 patch. They don’t really want to push updates it seems.
As for troubleshooting I can not really share much insight currently.
Here is what i know:
1. If you can not do a readback because the phone is not recognized:
Reboot PC
2. If it gets stuck in a bootloop or a black screen when trying to add Gmail account.
Flash the ROM again but instead of FIRMWARE UPGRADE choose DOWNLOAD ONLY.
Clear Cache, Wipe data/Factory reset.
* Still stuck in a bootloop? Try again FIRMWARE UPGRADE ( I did brick it twice and changing those got it back running).
3. If the flasing has an issue at the end?
Flash the clean rom for your version and then the modified one but unselect the USER DATA.
PS: I flashed those roms more than 4 times each on either 2018 and 2019 model.
Currently using the 2019 based Go Apps version on my 2018 phone.
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Hi does this process prevent you from using banking apps?

Nexus XP said:
Hi does this process prevent you from using banking apps?
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nope

Ryuuske01 said:
MODIFIED & ROOTED ( Chrome browser + Maps GO, Gmail GO): Lava_iris_88s_2_16_S215_WOC_19F24
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So, if i want to Flash this ROM. Which BOOT.img file should i choose?
BOOT.IMG ( ROOT - Magisk patch v20.4.7) or BOOT.IMG ( NON-ROOT)?

Depends if you need root or not.
But if youre asking this, then probably not needed and just use the non root.

Ryuuske01 said:
Depends if you need root or not.
But if youre asking this, then probably not needed and just use the non root.
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Thank You.
Then i will use the Non Root File. I don't need the Root Permission on that phone.