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I won't follow this thread anymore since i have sold my Boston. Anyway you can find more informations on htcmania.com (use google translate if you don't speak spanish)
EDIT: Upgrade to CMLMod 1.5 based on Muchtel ROM (below outdated CML 1.4)
With this tutorial you sould be able to unlock your Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890) and install CMLMod 1.5.1 (or 1.4) (by c.martinez.lozano) based on the ROM Muchtel 2.1 (eclair)
Main advantages/disadvantages of CMLMod 1.5.1:
+Unlocked device (can use any SIM)
+Android 2.1 (Eclair)
+Root access with Superuser permissions
+Preinstalled programms and other features
+Easy SD partitioning and more features thanks to the new recovery
+Optional App2SD
+Processor speed adjustable in a range between 122 and 600MHz (with the possibility to set variable processor speed to have performance and longer battery life at the same time)
+Other features: 3 different launchers, flash light, setcpu, app2SD in one click, other preinstalled apps and tweaks
=Camera autofocus not working (like on stock ROM)
=Different UserInterface (in my opinion better, but that's subjective)
-You may loose the warranty on your device
-IMEI may change, to restore your original IMEI use the tutorial in my second post
-Languages not fully implemented (english is working fully, other languages settable with LocaleSwitch but not fully integrated )
Important!!! There may be the risk of damaging your phone in an irreparable way! Be aware also by installing this ROM you will loose your warranty! I do not take any responsability for the status of your device!
I translated the tutorials on htcmania.com
All credits to c.martinez.lozano and pindemon from htcmania.com
Requirements
Hardware requirements:
-Phone model: Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890)
Edit: never seen a phone with so many different names!!!
-PC operating system: Windows XP 32 bit with SP3 and .NET Framework 2.0 and Winrar installed. Do not try with Windows XP working on a virtual machine!!!. Seems to work also on other Windows 32 bit operating. Does NOT work with Windows7 64 bit
-USB to micro USB cable (comes with the phone)
Software requirements For CMLMod 1.5.1:
Firmware Apanda A60 1.6.2
Firmware CMLMod 1.5.1 (this file already contains RUT 1.2.2 and the Phone drivers)
Additional for CMLMod 1.4 (Outdated):
RUT 1.2.2
Phone drivers
Firmware Apanda A60 2.1.9
Firmware CMLMod 1.4
Tools like adb, fastboot, etc
Ready to start! make sure you have enough battery left (at least 30%)
PART 1: Installing Apanda 1.6.2
Unpack the file Phone drivers on your desktop, or another place, but remember where
install RUT_V1_2_2. At the end you will have to reboot your pc. Reboot it
[*]Unpack the firmware 1.6.2 from the archive Hipi1_6_2.rar and you get a file ending with .nb0
[*]Execute RUT (the shortcut should be on your desktop). The program reminds us to prepare the USB cable and to have all the drivers installed. (For Vista or Seven 32 bit: right click on the RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK, then right click on the Rut shortcut and select Run as administrator)
[*]In the next window, look for the firmware just to unpacked (the .nb0 file) and select it.
[*]The instructions tell you what to do: disconnect the phone from your pc (if connected), remove and reinsert the battery to your phone
[*]Hold the camera button and the volume up button pressed and then press the power button to enter recovery menu.
[*]Once the recovery menu, connect your phone to your computer. If we never connected in recovery, it requires new drivers. They are in the inside the Folder we unpacked in step 1 inside the subfolder AndroidX32 for 32 bit operating systems (if it later asks for drivers again, select the same folder again).
[*]The installer will detect your phone. If not, enter the Device Manager and check that all devices are correctly installed.
[*]From now on, follow the on-screen instructions and wait, it takes a while.
[*]Once complete, we have the new firmware installed. Our phone will restart and (after a while) show us something in chinese. Touch the right on-screen button to select the english language.
[*]When your phone is on check your IMEI by dialing *#06# and then press the call button and write it down. Now check the IMEI written on the phone under the battery. If the IMEI is the same, go on with PART 2. if the IMEI changes, use the tutorial in my second post to restore the original IMEI.
Now your phone is unlocked but you have the chinese version of Android 1.6
PART 2: Installing CMLMod 1.5.1 (for CMLMod 1.4 skip this and go to PART 2 OLD)
Unpack the file CMLMod1.5.rar
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the newCMLMod1.5.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now on your phone open the main menu and then CMLMod1.5 to configure App2SD select Configurar Apps2sd, then partitionar SD the phone will restart into recovery mode.
Now select Partition sdcard, Partition SD and confirm with the Home key. set swap=0, Ext2=512 (is more then enough! you can also set less) and Confirm twice again.
Then press the back button and select APP2SD if you want your apps being installed on your sd in the Ext2 partition.
Attention!!! if after you want your apps being installed on your phone memory you have to make a Wipe, that means, your data will be lost.
Always in CMLMod1.5 you can select a launcher, install flash lite and install setcpu to set the speed of the phone's processor with the possibility of variable speed.
FINISH!!!
PART 2 OLD: Installing Apanda 2.1.9
Unpack the file Hipi_2_1_9GMS.rar and you get the file Hipi2_1_9_GMS版.nb0. Rename this file in Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 (the chinese symbol can make problems)
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the new Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now you have the chinese version of Android 2.1
PART 3 OLD: Installing CMLMod 1.4
Unzip the archive CMLMod1.4zip copy the 3 files inside and paste them into the folder A688
Remove and reinsert the battery of your phone
Press and hold the volume down and the end call buttons and then press the power button
Now your phone starts in fastboot mode. Connect it to your PC
Press on your keyboard Windows+R in the pop up window type "cmd" and press Enter
In the dos window type "cd.." (off course without ") and press Enter, until you are in C:\
Now type "cd A688" Enter, then "fastboot getvar version" Enter. If the answer is "0:5" procede, otherwise control if your drivers are correctly installed
Type "fasboot -w" Enter
Type "fastboot flash system system.img" Enter (wait 2-3 min. until it finishes)
Type "fastboot reboot"
Tutorial: Restore your original IMEI
Wrong IMEI seems to lead to a lot of different strange problems while using the phone. So if your IMEI changed after flashing an other ROM it might be better to restore the original one.
All Credits to c.martinez.lozano
Attention!!! this process is delicated!!! I have no responsability for any damages to your phone!
Dowload this File: and Unpack it to "C:\IMEI"
Go into C:\IMEI and execute setup. This will install PSAS
Execute MadEdit (answer NO), in MadEdit click File-->Open and choose NVList.nvr and we see a lot of numbers
Scroll down until on the left grey side you see "000020C0" and on the same line in the white part you see the numbers ".. .. .. .. 1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF...." this is the BAD IMEI
Now open notepad (on your pc) and write down your correct IMEI (found under your battery) putting in front "A" and separing every 2 characters (E.g. if your IMEI is "324867523906130" write "A3 24 86 75 23 90 61 30") and now invert every coupe of letters (in this case you would have "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03") *NOTE: thanks to jhonburton for better example
In MadEdit instead of the BAD IMEI "1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF" write (replace it) the number you got (in this case "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03")
Save the file and close MadEdit
Disconnect from your PC and turn off your phone and restart it into Recovery mode (Camera+Vol. up+Power). Reconnect it to your PC and if necessary install the drivers
Run PSAS (you installed it before) and choose Hardware Forensics-->Use Mobile Ports
Right to Serial Com Port select COM? - Smartphone 2009 Wireless USB Moden. The ? stands for a number. So very important!!! remember for Example if ?=3, remember COM3
Go to the tab Codes (QC) and click on Send SPC
Go to the tab Dialog Port (QC) and on the second drop down menu left to the button Lets go select Restore NVItems (Binary) and then press Lets go
Select the NVList.nrv (we have changed before) and click Open
IMPORTANT Once the process is complete, closed PSAS
Download and install QPST
Launch QPST Configuration
Click on the tab Ports and select Add New Port... and there you write the COM? port you had to remember before (in my example write "COM3") and click OK
In the tab Active Phones now you should see your phone. If not something went wrong.
Click on Start Clients-->SERVICE PROGRAMMING
A window with our phone will pop up. We select OK
Select Load from file and choose the 00000000_sp.qcn inside the folder c:\IMEI and click Open
Click Write to Phone and wait until your phone restarts, with your new IMEI.
Check your IMEI again by dialing *#06# now it should be correct
If your IMEI is still wrong, check accurately if you did everything right (correct number in NRV file etc etc...) if nothing helps procede with following steps:
Turn on the phone in download mode ( Hang up + Vol. Up + Power) and flash Apanda 1.6.2 again
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If this didn't help install Apanda 1.6.1 always with the phone in download mode
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If you still have problems, try to find another PC with WindowsXP SP3 32bit where you can try again.
Sooner or later you will be able to get you IMEI right (i think so)
thanx a ton suriya I've unlocked my blaze f800
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
Thank's about your translate!!.
Sorry about my bad english
thanks alot. really good tutorial!
i didnt encounter any problems at all, not even those specified by you in the tutorial. as for the underclocked cpu, i see that as an advantage: this android version is faster with lower cpu frequency then the original one (at least for me), and thus, less battery is consumed.
if u dont care about ur phone's warranty (i dont), i really recommend this upgrade.
so far seems stable, but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
Thanks alot, again!
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial? i allready have my phone unlocked and have Android 1.6 for example.
thanks!
I have problem with Imei. After flash it is chaged. And i use this tutorial for restore imei but it didn´t work and my imei is still different thet under battery. And i have problem whit wifi. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
Sorry for my poor english
c.martinez.lozano said:
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
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I will do as soon as i have my sd (i think it will arrive this week) and i will also translate how to bring it back to 600MHz. By the way, THANKS TO YOU!!!!
floroiu.andrew said:
but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
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Explain me better. Do you mean, when you call someone you don't hear this "tuuut-tuuut"? cause if it's that i don't have this bug
by the way if you didn't read it look here, about battery optimization.
nuno_mdj said:
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial?
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ROM Manager doesn't support our phone as far as i know.
I wouldn't skip that part! seems strange but i think i have red that people got trouble if skipping PART 1
gru15 said:
I have problem with Imei. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
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Try once again step by step. start with PART 1 again. be careful you don't forget anything. Use this version of QPST and a new .nrv file this time. if this does not help we will find a solution together looking step by step (in case c.martinez.lozano is an expert).
By the way wich kind of phone do you have, and from wich country? And wich operating system has your computer?
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
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Sorry i replaced the qpst links.
ok... not download mode but compatibility mode.
you right click on tha RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK
Now right click on the RUT shortcut again and select Run as administrator.
Try that way. then try that imei stuff again!
cheers
P.S. Anyway if you know where you can use an XP (32 bit) with SP3 i am confident everything will work if you do it step by step
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
gru15 said:
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
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Ok good you restored your IMEI. About WIFI. Best thing is if you ask on htcmania because i don't know what to do.
When you have an answer and corrected your problem please post it here. So i add it to first post cuz other people may have the same issue.
CMLMod 1.5 with some nice new features is on the way!!!
there is in italian version too?
gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
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dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
ady_uaic said:
there is in italian version too?
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No. But with LocaleSwitch you can select italian then most things are in italian. Settings (impostazioni) is still in English, and no italian dictionary on the stock keyboard. you can install another keyboard, to solve this. But wait for CML 1.5. Maybe some better.
floroiu.andrew said:
dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
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Yeah thanks for your confirmation. I wrote it on the first page.
cheers suriya
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too. Here, in Indonesia, we can bring it to the official service center to upgrade it.
ady_uaic said:
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
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with it you can select languages wich are present in the phone. Italian is also partially present. most things then are in italian. except the settings menu, the camera menu, the date on the lockscreen and maybe something else
minori_aoi said:
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too.
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thanks mate. added
It worked on my Cincinnati bell Blaze,but I can't get the IMEI to change. all works but
the Internet connection, WIFI does work.
Thanks for the 2.1 Upgrade
I hold no responsibility to how you use or not use this info and if you brick phone - you do this at your own risk
Mini How To
How to install recovery and custom ROMs
Changelog and Downloads
2011-02-11
IMPORTANT NOTE: I have not tested this ROM as I not own U8150 anymore
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_021211_094422.zip
MD5: 110c084c71729aca1ea8361dcb5fe5f5
* Reverted back to Launcher2
* Added Apps2SD
* Add couple apps I think is useful: wifi analyzer, android terminal, alogcat, cache cleaner-ng. (these can be easily uninstalled)
* Built with latest kitchen 0.120
* Removed Gingerbread keyboard and Google Goggles
2011-01-15
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_011511_221843.zip / Mirror
MD5: 357e5efb21d3272bb0820c0e14cfe913
* Added Boot Animation - Android Scribble 2.0 no flare
* Added Gingerbread Keyboard - Renamed Gingerbread Keyboard - updated 2010-12-28
* Unlocked Market - thanks xxhp for the package
* Added Google Goggles and AdFree
2011-01-09
This ROM should have overall better performance(hopefully)
Note:
Do a wipe of data and must clear dalvik-cache because of JIT being enabled (under 'wipe' in AmonRA Recovery 1.6.2 ROM)
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_010911_182214.zip
MD5: d8fae03567ebfa1602a116cc9e5aa587
* Added more ring tones from CM rom
* Ring delay fix
* CDRom symlink fix
* Fixed proximity delay (phone come off of the "black screen" faster)
* Turned Automatic brightness ON
* Now wifi will scan once every 1 minutes when not around a known location.
Help minimize battery drain.
* Added JIT
* Set Setup Wizard to run 'Optional'
2011-01-05 Initial Release
FILENAME: U8150V100R001C191B822_010511_014603.zip
MD5: 059fe7693164b1031a63fce373d57717
* Rooted (Superuser.apk + su)
* BusyBox installed
* /system/framework is deodexed
* /system/app is deodexed
* twitter/facebook/documents2go moved to /data/app
* swapped out Launcher 2 for Zeam Launcher
* Apps like Gmail, Maps, Vending etc updated.
If you like my work please make a donation via the Donate to me button on the left
Enjoy
Thanks for the update quail!
Do you have the AUS version of the Ideos? If so, who'd you get yours from?
Also, can we use this thread as a ROM request? (i.e. overclocking ability, gingerbread development)
Thanks. But can you plz post a guide or give a link on how to install the modified ROM in IDEOS for noobs like me
hachoo said:
Thanks for the update quail!
Do you have the AUS version of the Ideos? If so, who'd you get yours from?
Also, can we use this thread as a ROM request? (i.e. overclocking ability, gingerbread development)
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Yes I have the AU version and I bought a Crazy Johns pack with 4GB micro HCSD carded included from Aus. Post for 159AUD. I was luck and go one that was not locked to any network.
Yes you can use the thread for ROM requests, I personally will be ignoring requests for OCing, as there is a very nice little app called setCPU which works great on the U8150.
[How to] install recovery and custom ROMs
I hold no responsibility to how you use or not use this info and if you brick phone - you do this at your own risk
Part 1 Installing Recovery ROM
Please refer to this post before flashing Recovery ROM - AmonRA Recovery 1.6.2 and BLUE Screen
The custom recovery allows you to do all sorts of lovely things such as installing ROM update zips (for the forthcoming custom ROMs), wiping various parts of the device, backing up and restoring and much more.
You can enter recovery mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'volume up' and 'send' (green).
Downloads
AmonRA Recovery 1.6.2 - DOWNLOAD (MediaFire Pro) / MIRROR (CoBlitz / ROMraid) - MD5: 65d4dcbbedb956a9f88dd1981fb31ef8
How to install - Windows, Linux and OSX
Download the recovery image of your choice above and extract the zip file
Put your device in bootloader mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'Volume Down' and 'End (Red)' keys
WINDOWS - double click 'install-recovery-windows.bat'
MAC - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x install-recovery-mac.sh' followed by './install-recovery-mac.sh'
LINUX - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x install-recovery-linux.sh' followed by './install-recovery-linux.sh'
Part 2 Installing Custom ROM
Note: When using the Custom Recovery image use the Trackball to move up / down and press to select. Use the volume down button to go back.
Download a Custom ROM of your choice and place the ENTIRE ZIP (Do not extract it) onto the root of your SD card. By "Root" I mean do not place the file in any subfolders
Enter recovery mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'volume up' and 'send' (green).
From Custom Recover Main menu and select the 'Backup/Restore' option. Choose a 'Nand backup' and let it run it's course
Return to the Custom Recover Main menu and select the 'Wipe' option. Choose the First option 'Wipe data/factory reset' and confirm. <- this is optional after installing one of my ROMs. I personally have not bothered with it with my ROMs
Return to the Custom Recover Main menu and select the 'Flash zip from sdcard'. Select the custom rom you wish to flash, confirm and wait.
Part 3 Restoring back to original ROM
Note: Upgrade operations will erase the user data.
Find and Download ROM from Link provided on WiKi that you want to install
Copy the entire dload folder (with UPDATE.APP in it) to the root directory of the MICRO SD card.
Make sure your handset is power off. Insert the MICRO SD card into the handset. Pressing the END key and VOLUME UP key, and then press the POWER key to power on the phone and enter the Software Upgrade Mode.
You can see process bar start from 0 on the screen. (this take a few minutes)
Then the handset will restart automatically. Then it is OK.
Reference:
Part 1 info taken from here
quail said:
Yes I have the AU version and I bought a Crazy Johns pack with 4GB micro HCSD carded included from Aus. Post for 159AUD. I was luck and go one that was not locked to any network.
Yes you can use the thread for ROM requests, I personally will be ignoring requests for OCing, as there is a very nice little app called setCPU which works great on the U8150.
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I got the same deal!
Have you played around with the kernel at all? I'm not experienced in programming etc. but apparantly to OC the IDEOS U8150 more than 600mhz (setcpu does this automatically), it needs a kernel hack like other phones do.
Trekker56 said:
Thanks. But can you plz post a guide or give a link on how to install the modified ROM in IDEOS for noobs like me
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Sorry I did think to add a how to install recovery/custom ROM how to, well there is one now.
Thanks
hachoo said:
I got the same deal!
Have you played around with the kernel at all? I'm not experienced in programming etc. but apparantly to OC the IDEOS U8150 more than 600mhz (setcpu does this automatically), it needs a kernel hack like other phones do.
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I have played around with Linux Kernels in the past just not the Android kernel yet... but I am sure it not that hard to patch it and recompile.
I am happy with the 600MHz that setCPU unlocks it too.
quail said:
You can enter recovery mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'volume up' and 'send' (green).
[*] Put your device in bootloader mode - turn it off, then press the power button while holding the 'Volume Down' and 'End (Red)' keys
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The Main thinkg about these two parts here, when i enter recovery mode i get a blue screen is that right... nothing BUT a blue screen.
When i try to enter the bootloader mode it stays on the IDEOS logo, the first one when you turn it on...
Also im guessing it has to be plugged into the usb at all times for these.
tankknat said:
The Main thinkg about these two parts here, when i enter recovery mode i get a blue screen is that right... nothing BUT a blue screen.
When i try to enter the bootloader mode it stays on the IDEOS logo, the first one when you turn it on...
Also im guessing it has to be plugged into the usb at all times for these.
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You should not be getting a blue screen, you sure your using the correct key combination?
Yes you need the USB cable plugged in to use the bootloader. Yes the bootloader is ment to just sit at the IDEOS logo
yeah im 100% sure i used the correct key combo for the restore recovery mode, and sweet as for the bootloader, just wasnt 100% sure on that one.
Thank you OP for the info here, I used them to flash the recovery and I'm going to flash your ROM.
Having a Desire from the very first day I'm not new to these things, but this little boy is in my hands since this afternoon and it's amazing that you came with this just in time.
Will report back in a while with impressions.
OK, here I am. Just attempted to flash the ROM (after a full wipe), but it fails with an "Installation aborted." message just after the ISO symlink one. Looking at the update script, I guess there was a problem while flashing the BOOT partition.
Rebooting into the OS result in the new (rooted) ROM, but something is missing: the build.prop is likely the old one (I still see the old build string) and I have only 118 MB of free NAND space.
Coming from the Vodafone Italy ROM.
Any hint?
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OK, here I am. Just attempted to flash the ROM (after a full wipe), but it fails with an "Installation aborted." message just after the ISO symlink one. Looking at the update script, I guess there was a problem while flashing the BOOT partition.
Rebooting into the OS result in the new (rooted) ROM, but something is missing: the build.prop is likely the old one (I still see the old build string) and I have only 118 MB of free NAND space.
Coming from the Vodafone Italy ROM.
Any hint?
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What package did you download? I forgot to test one my builds and aborted installation on me, but I have fixed it and already put up a work version. Please try the newer version
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What package did you download? I forgot to test one my builds and aborted installation on me, but I have fixed it and already put up a work version. Please try the newer version
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Hi, I flashed "U8150V100R001C191B822_010711_042603", the one I guess is the newest (despite the "2010" typo on the first post ).
Is there a newer one?
@ngel said:
Hi, I flashed "U8150V100R001C191B822_010711_042603", the one I guess is the newest (despite the "2010" typo on the first post ).
Is there a newer one?
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thanks, fixed the typo.
ATM there is no newer version.
@ngel said:
OK, here I am. Just attempted to flash the ROM (after a full wipe), but it fails with an "Installation aborted." message just after the ISO symlink one. Looking at the update script, I guess there was a problem while flashing the BOOT partition.
Rebooting into the OS result in the new (rooted) ROM, but something is missing: the build.prop is likely the old one (I still see the old build string) and I have only 118 MB of free NAND space.
Coming from the Vodafone Italy ROM.
Any hint?
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Another thing I am not sure what the diff is between the Italian ROM and the Australian ROM. I wonder if you phone is not fully compatible with the Australian ROM?
ARGH, ok not good...
booted up to flash my loving ideos and i think i killed it...
'Firemware update step 1/2
Unpacking
[=============] (thats a progress bar
!
update failed
and all my buttons are blinking...
First version working
I had the same problems as @ngel using the newer version. Fail with the iso symlink.
Used the first version you posted up and that worked without a problem.
Zeam Launching is really snappy. Or I just haven't bogged down my phone with a whole bunch of crap yet.
Thanks for your work I bought my Ideos through 2 Degrees in New Zealand.
Request:
I quite like the look of the black notification bar and green icons. Would you be able to theme this rom with those? Also could you include the gingerbread keyboard. I know I can install it separately but would be cool to have Touch Pal and the original keyboard removed and replaced with the gingerbread one.
tankknat said:
ARGH, ok not good...
booted up to flash my loving ideos and i think i killed it...
'Firemware update step 1/2
Unpacking
[=============] (thats a progress bar
!
update failed
and all my buttons are blinking...
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Did you power on your unit holding the 'volume up' and 'red' key?
This thread is opened to troubleshoot the HONOR issues and find ROM links at one post because there is no dedicated thread for this great phone
RESPECT THE DEVELOPER AND XDA THEY WILL RESPECT YOU
HUAWEI HONOR INTRO
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Model U8860
Platform Android 2.3
Band WCDMA/HSPA+ 900/2100 MHz; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Transfer Rate HSPA+ DL 14Mbps/UL 5.76Mbps
CPU 1.4GHz
Weight 135g
DisplaySize 4.0 inch
Resolution FWVGA( 854x480 pixels)
Camera 8Mega-pixels AF HD camera & 0.3Mega-pixels camera
Memory 512M RAM+ 4G ROM
Extended Up to 32GB micro SD
USB Micro USB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 / Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
AGPSSensors Accelerometer sensor Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Gyro Compass Battery*Capacity 1900mAH
VIDEOS
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAIz7_-Wj1E"
ROMS LINKSThere are CUSTOM' ROM! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
OFFICIAL ROMS
ICS V4.0.3
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdownload/downLoadCenter?category=&flay=software&downloadID=NDUwOTg=
GB V2.3.6 OLD(since the the file is not available in Huawei website download in MF)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?knktzjxik9y5aot
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8u2fjh32ralmcrl
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ogb52kgtaj71jdt
GB V2.3.6 updated
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdownload/downLoadCenter?category=&flay=software&downloadID=NDY2NTM=
UNOFFICIAL ROMS
MIUI OFFICIAL CHINA based on V4.0.3
Language Support : ENGLISH/CHINA
"http://bigota.d.miui.com/2.6.29/miui_Honor_2.6.29_8a66d3c1f1_4.0.zip"
MIUI UNOFFICIAL US based on V4.0.3
Language Support : ENGLISH
"http://roms.miui.us/2.7.6/MIUI.us_Honor_v4_2.7.6_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed.zip"
SHENDU OFFICIAL V1.0 based on 2.3.7
"http://download.shendu.com/downloads/shenduos/u8860/ShenDu-u8860-v1.0RC-120708.zip"
DEVELOPERS ROMS
MIUI by doc3000 based on 2.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1596442
CM7 by geno
1, using the latest CM7 source compiler, Chinese missing part finished by the individual, the translation of less than forgive
2, using self-compiled kernel, a number of optimization, turn on more features, the default overclocking (1.4G), can be overclocked to 1.9G
3, adding a personal enhanced script
4, all functions are normal, the FM does not work, front camera upside down (can be placed horizontally normal video)
5, by adding the RE Manager, ING market (do not like to handle)
6, google the addon, add the AGPS server (commonly known as GPS acceleration)
"http://dl.dbank.com/c09vwre63u"
ICS ROM REDUCED-V-4.0.3
This ROM is based on Huawei's official 4.0.3 production, add ROOT permissions, RE File Manager.
ROM does not do the depth changes, but in streamlining procedures.
1, ROM version of the Android ICS 4.0.3;
2, delete the Huawei comes with a lot of applications, leaving only the Huawei input method;
3, comes with the Google calendar, contacts, update plugins;
4, the desktop Google native desktop programs;
5, support the Root;
6 the update RootExplorer to the latest version;
7, add the application market;
8, remove the extra language files;
9, streamline off the excess in other countries TTS voice files;
"http://dl.dbank.com/c0qt17lblh"
U8860 ROM by Geno V3based on 2.3.6
A substantially streamlined, joined boot optimization script
(2) open the HDR camera, Task Manager, use habits
3 Huawei desktop overall official interface can modify the
4 The kernel is the default super-1G, the stand-down back 245m
Off by default keyboard light, you can delete boot script to restore
6.fps not unlock the machine looking for the glory of the final version of the post in July to see how to unlock
Not integrated input method
8.Email does not recommend removing, or point to add new accounts will restart stuck
Support the dual system (not to say that this brush becomes a dual system, you must first have a dual system partition, and then brush this will automatically identify the current partition)
Brushing machine to restart the browser HD support me click on the built-in dolphins can enter the interface do not like to directly deleted.
If you can not, please read the Brush Brush Description:
To the official 2.3 (B522, B518) and successfully ROOT, replace recovery5.0.27,
1 will download the zip Brush package do not extract directly into the SDcard
Hold the volume up + power button is turned on, do not release until well into the recovery mode, enter the advanced mode - reboot to recovery
Recovery, the volume up and down keys / menu Home key to move up and down the power button / Search button to confirm the back key to return to the previous menu level.
Select "Clear all data recovery factory
Select from the SD card, select the Brush package "
6 re-election to select the ZIP file from the SD card "
7 to find just download the zip Brush package confirmed
8 confirmed, Brush, wait about 1 minute to complete.
After brushing, back to the first menu, select "immediately reboot the system restart the phone
"http://dl.dbank.com/c0y9yfx5le"
U8860 ROM by Bones V1 1.4 based on 2.3.6
ROM size: 81.78MB
Android version: 2.3.6
UI type: Android native
Suitable for models: Huawei U8860
Update date :2012-02-23
"http://dl.dbank.com/c06a9zaty3"
INSTALLATION HOW TO INSTALL OFFICIAL/STOCK ROM
find the PDF attachment below for step by step procedures
HOW TO ROOT OFFICIAL/STOCK ROM
1. Download the file in the attachment (UPDATE.RAR)
2. Extract u get (update.app)--> Create a folder in SDcard by name "dload" copy update.app in the folder
3. go to Settings --> SDCARD --> SOFTWARE UPDATE --> UPDATE then restart
4. Download SuperOneClick.rar --> extract (below link)
5. start SuperOneClick.exe --> connect the phone to pc via USB cable
6. Click root -- > DONE ENJOY ur device is rooted
http://www.mediafire.com/?8a921g3bvq4uxp9
HOW TO INSTALL CWM V5
1. Download "recovery.img" form attachment
2. Install "Romtoolbox" free version form google market (need root to run)
3. Open the app --> Go to Rootbrowser --> find ".cust_backup" folder --> open "image" folder
4. Rename "recovery.img" to "recovery_backup.img"
5. Copy the downloaded version of "recover.img" and paste in "image" folder (step3)
6. Exit the app --> Switch Off
7. Press "power on" button while holding "volume up"
done u got cwm V5 enjoy
IF U FIND THIS POST HELPFUL CLICK THANKS AND VOTE OR U CAN ALSO DONATE
MORE TO COME ON TROUBLE SHOOTING WILL UPDATE THIS POST FREQUENTLY
i think there is one similar thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038
how are the roms made by geno and bones wich one are better?
tropblaster said:
how are the roms made by geno and bones wich one are better?
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still i am testing will edit the post soon for update,
tri_zet said:
i think there is one similar thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038
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Yes and there is already a wealth of information over there. I recommend this thread should be closed instead of having multiple threads acting as a main thread.
trekker99 said:
Yes and there is already a wealth of information over there. I recommend this thread should be closed instead of having multiple threads acting as a main thread.
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hi everybody, unfortunately i've tried to install CWM5 reading information in this thread but my phone when start up give me image error and dont start.
i have used information point on point but brick my phone, please help me.
thank you
Always "Update failed"
I've tried all the different UPDATE.APP versions. And every one of them starts to unpack, and then, just as it's about to start installing,
I get a yellow warning triangle and an "Update failed" message.
Anyone experienced the same or know what to do with this?
I'd like to root the current 2.3.6 or upgrade to ICS or something, but everything just fails
The phone is totally stock from manufacturer, I haven't flashed or done anything.
System information:
Android version: 2.3.6
Build number: U8860V100R001EURC00B875
Kernel:2.6.35.7-perf, [email protected]#1
Any hints or help will be greatly appreciated!
giovandry said:
hi everybody, unfortunately i've tried to install CWM5 reading information in this thread but my phone when start up give me image error and dont start.
i have used information point on point but brick my phone, please help me.
thank you
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download stock rom, take out the sd card connect to pc through some card reader create dload folder extract the downloaded stock rom in the dload folder put back the sdcard, start your phone while holding up & down volume button
mlysgaard said:
I've tried all the different UPDATE.APP versions. And every one of them starts to unpack, and then, just as it's about to start installing,
I get a yellow warning triangle and an "Update failed" message.
Anyone experienced the same or know what to do with this?
I'd like to root the current 2.3.6 or upgrade to ICS or something, but everything just fails
The phone is totally stock from manufacturer, I haven't flashed or done anything.
System information:
Android version: 2.3.6
Build number: U8860V100R001EURC00B875
Kernel:2.6.35.7-perf, [email protected]#1
Any hints or help will be greatly appreciated!
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download stock rom B866 then install and try to root stock rom 2.3.6 or just normally install ics
trekker99 said:
Yes and there is already a wealth of information over there. I recommend this thread should be closed instead of having multiple threads acting as a main thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if u want to close your most welcome
I'm having issues :/ I can't seem to get my old number off my phone :/ I live in the middle of no where and I can't get my old phone number off my phone. Ideas?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
Does the custom recovery.img (in the attachements' section) work for ICS ??
The answer is just yes or no.
THANK YOU!
Please update this thread with newer roms
[email protected] Mod V2 [clear edition]
4.2.2 [ROM+KERNEL 3.0.87][LINARO] SLIMBEAN 8.0 | SALUT HALO! (MAJ)
greatkhali123 said:
HOW TO INSTALL CWM V5
1. Download "recovery.img" form attachment
2. Install "Romtoolbox" free version form google market (need root to run)
3. Open the app --> Go to Rootbrowser --> find ".cust_backup" folder --> open "image" folder
4. Rename "recovery.img" to "recovery_backup.img"
5. Copy the downloaded version of "recover.img" and paste in "image" folder (step3)
6. Exit the app --> Switch Off
7. Press "power on" button while holding "volume up"
done u got cwm V5 enjoy
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Hi, i manage to change my recovery with this method but do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0, when i reboot i have this message :
Image signature verify fail!
Your boot/recovery image may have an incorrect signature.
Please update your image to a signature official one.
You can remove battery for power down.
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i remove the battery put in place and push "Volume - Volume + Power" to have the purple screen but the directory doesn't mount.
I have a backup of original file (amss.mbm, boot.img, cust.img, EMMCBOOT.MBM, recovery.img) but i can't find a way to push into the phone with ADB command or with standard way.
I also try to push the dload directory of different version of official ROM (B866, B926, B924, B927, B919, B932) to an MicroSD card but it always end with an error at Step 2/2 (install) with this message :
Firmware update
Step 2/2
Install
Update failed
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when i check my MicroSD card i have a new file in the dload directory called sd_update.log with this text inside :
Failure: OSBL°æ±¾Æ¥Åäʧ°Ü.
dload_sd_ram_data_proc->(retry >= DLOAD_RETRY) failed!
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I search a long time to find a solution for this but don't find anything.
If somebody have a solution for this i really apreciate your help.
Links removed!
Killerdog said:
Hi, i manage to change my recovery with this method but do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0, when i reboot i have this message :
i remove the battery put in place and push "Volume - Volume + Power" to have the purple screen but the directory doesn't mount.
I have a backup of original file (amss.mbm, boot.img, cust.img, EMMCBOOT.MBM, recovery.img) but i can't find a way to push into the phone with ADB command or with standard way.
I also try to push the dload directory of different version of official ROM (B866, B926, B924, B927, B919, B932) to an MicroSD card but it always end with an error at Step 2/2 (install) with this message :
when i check my MicroSD card i have a new file in the dload directory called sd_update.log with this text inside :
I search a long time to find a solution for this but don't find anything.
If somebody have a solution for this i really apreciate your help.
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i have the same problem with same result but now i'm looking for latest official firmware
i hear from someone if you have cwm you will be fine case you can reflash rom with it
links expired! hope to find new links.
Star B943 (B94M) MTK6589 Quad Core 4.5Inch 1GB RAM 4GB ROM Dual Camera 5.0MP+12MP WCDMA 3G Dual SIM Card SmartpPhone
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Please pay attention, there are two versions of this devices on the Market!!!
One is with Dualcore and the other one is with Quadcore MTK6589.
So be carefully with Flashing and Rooting the devices.
There is already some progress with CWM and Root on German chinamobiles.org Forum.
-------------------------------------------------------- Testing LeWa Port Rom -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Update 07.05.2013: LeWaport_Star_B94M_22.05.13_cm08
My friends here comes a new LeWaport (cmod08) based on the stable release for Amoi N828.
If your already on lewa simple make backup, install cmod08.zip, wipe dalvik and cache after install, all others look instructions below.
Known bugs: Wifi nvrambug, with my fix bluetooh is only working after factory reset or resore data.
Update 07.05.2013: LeWaport_Star_B94M_08.05.13_cm04
Dear friends of LeWa here is a Test version based on LeWa Amoi N828
This version is rooted with gapps, no need to load these.
Hints for install:
1. Boot to CWM or TWRP Recovery
2. Make backup including boot and recovery ( TWRP 2.5.0.0 will be installed )
3. Wipe System partition
4. Install LeWaport_Star_B94M_07.05.13_cm03.zip
6. Reboot and be happy
Known errors: some chinese apps and strings, noLED patch still needed
Further steps: bugfixing, try to port multilanguage support (don´t hesitate to help )
New logo needed
-------------------------------------------------------- Hints for 4.2.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Update 03.05.2013: Batterylive improvement
User slein has submitted selfcoded apk for LED Fix ! Thanks to him!!!!
There are a lot of activities to fix sporadical battery drain. Following APK seems to be workaround install the app and disable LED notification with widget. Thx to all testers!
Good Batterytool
Update 26.04.2013: Japanese 4.2.1 JB-image from needrom
Well running 4.2.1 from needrom
for most users, please read carefully instructions, do backup (Titanium and/or CWM/TWRP) before update
and make Factory reset as described, to avoid most problems!
Howto Root 4.2.1 and GPS-Fix by JBrandtner
---------------------------- Hints for 4.1.2. --------------------------------------------------------
Update 18.04.2013: Wifi Mac change Fix ( Thx to okupka )
- use these file (make backup before!!!) with this guide and you are done
Update 12.04.2013: Different Sound improvements
People who have problems with sound try this link from Zopo-Forum
or from Patchworkoftips
Update 11.04.2013: Data Resize partition to 2.74GB Detailed description from here
1. We backup with recovery.
2. Unloaded and 2.74GB decompressed data (Thx to spanish friends! ).
3. SP Open Flashtool and as we have done before installing the recovery in scatter-loading MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt select the file in the folder where we unzipped 2.74GB Data
4. We ensure that only EBR1 and EBR2 are marked.
5. We Give to Download, accept the prompt, connect via USB the phone off the PC. As with the recovery if the process fails, disconnect the cable, remove and put the battery and repeat this step.
6. If all goes well, will back the green circle. Disconnect the phone from the PC.
7. Now we go back to recovery (Turn on the phone by holding the power key + volume +).
8. In the recovery do wipe data / factory reset.
9. Optionally if you want to restore the data and installed applications we advance restore, choose the backup you made in step 1, and finally we give to Restore data.
10. Reboot from recovery. In this first boot after repartitioning we may see a notification saying the phone storage is damaged, then click in it. It will show a dialog box asking if you want to format the SD card, does not refer to the External SD but the phone's internal memory, so we do not fear clicking on Format. After doing the latter, voila, you have the Data partition (where apps are installed) extended to 2.74GB
Update 08.04.2013: 3G improvement
if phone is already root
Install from market the mobileuncle tools.
-> enter engineer mode (MTK).
-in modemtestactivity change "factory" for "telephone".
-in "band mode" GSM mode uncheck the "PCS1900."
New TWRP 2.4.4.0 Recovery available here
Update 03.04.2013: Networklocation Fix
by radekfor: i think i solved cell location problem.
Simply install latest Gapps for JB 4.1.2
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http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
-> boot to Recovery ( Mobileuncle Tools, or Quickboot,.... ) -> Install zip from SD-Card , ....
Update 28.03.2013: Working on JB 4.1.2
Here you go at your own risk
Drivers;
CWM 5504 and Root here;
German instruction here
New SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119
After extracting the zip file:
1. Debug Mode in the Developer Tools Switch
2. Install the drivers ( others may work better, e.g. pdanet )
3. The superuser-313-arm-signed.zip from third copy to the external SD card
4. Phone off and take out battery
5. using the SPFTools load in directory 2. Scatterdatei -> load and Recovery.img, boot.img and flash (press download and then return battery back)
6. Disconnect the data cable after green OK
7. When switching power and Vol + hold when the Green Man comes release Power and Vol + hold on.
8. In CWM now make complete backup, after this install zip from SDcard install the superuser zip ... JB 4.2.1 may need other tools look here found by #90
9. skip step 7 +8 and install superuser using the MTKdroidtools and make backup (but it takes a relatively long time)
10. You can now delete with MTK Droidtool some China-apps."
PS: Backup Rom made with SPFtools->readback
Thanks for the alert.
I've got a quad core 6589 version, so far cannot find a way to root it..
And it's NetworkLocation.apk is missing, i tried a couple of NetworkLocation.apk from JellyBean gapps zip files, no one seems to work, either not installable, crash on boot or not working.
3G connection seems to be dodgy, H/H+ is shown on the top bar but data is not coming down normally, during 1 minute, only less than 100k data come down and not able to load even 1 page...
Anyone has the same problem?
Cheers,
Fish
star b943 (mtk6589 b94m)
could someone translate recovery menu from Chinese Language
Yes the baseband or antennas seems to be crap.
Start download and remove your hands from the device or take it only with two fingers on the upper side, then my downlads finish and downloads show normal values. Speedtest with upload is seems to be fine,...
If someone needs root or cwm write me pm, or give me public upload location I´m not so experienced with this,...
Best regards
Thanks for the advice
radekfor said:
could someone translate recovery menu from Chinese Language
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Translate into:
-Factory Reset
-Auto (Overall?) Test
-Manual (Overall?) Test
-Single Function Test
-Test report
-Clear eMMC
-Version Info
-Reboot
Hope this helping.:laugh:
how do you think about the Star N9589?
with same quad core cpu mt6589
haisir said:
how do you think about the Star N9589?
with same quad core cpu mt6589
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The MT6589 is really good stuff, for me its my personal Favorite , but I would prefer smaller devices with 4-4,7" max screensize.
5,5" and higher does not really fit in any shirt pocket. If I ever have to carry a bag for my phone I would prefer a tablet with much better screens and battery life.
So i´m looking forward to Jiayu G4, G5, UMI X1S, or something similar screensize
cmoegele said:
Update 28.03.2013:
Here you go at your own risk CWM 5504 and Root
Best regards
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That's great!!!!
Thanks, it worked!
Now I still have two problems:
- amazon app-shop doesn't start (it remains black with amazon logo)
- doesn't vibrate on call in vibration mode
does someone else have the same problems?
Thanks
B94M/B943 quad
Thank you everyone for your hard work and time. I have very little experience (twice with well established models)
I was wondering if someone could clean up the txt instruction translation so someone like me can avoid brick making. Even adding better detail would be sweet. I will copy below. Thanks in advance.
"ATTENTION: The Star B94M is available as dual and quad core version!
The tools here refer exclusively to Star B94M MTK6589 or B943 quadcore devices!
After extracting the zip file:
1. Debug Mode in the Developer Tools Switch
2. Install the drivers
3. The superuser-313-arm-signed.zip from third copy to the external SD card
4. Phone off and take out battery
5. using the SPFTools load in directory 2. Scatterdatei -> load and Recovery.img, boot.img and flash (press download and then return battery back)
6. Disconnect the data cable after green OK
7. When switching power and Vol + hold when the Green Man comes release Power and Vol + hold on.
8. In CWM now either only make complete backup, or install zip from SDcard install the superuser zip ...
9. skip step 7 +8 and install superuser using the MTKdroidtools and make backup (but it takes a relatively long time)
10. You can now delete with MTK Droidtool some China-apps."
bradstallion said:
That's great!!!!
Thanks, it worked!
Now I still have two problems:
- amazon app-shop doesn't start (it remains black with amazon logo)
- doesn't vibrate on call in vibration mode
does someone else have the same problems?
Thanks
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vibration problem was a wrong setting by my side... still have problems with amazon app-shop (very strange, I've it installed on many devices and different versions of android, jelly bean included)
angryfish99 said:
Thanks for the alert.
I've got a quad core 6589 version, so far cannot find a way to root it..
And it's NetworkLocation.apk is missing, i tried a couple of NetworkLocation.apk from JellyBean gapps zip files, no one seems to work, either not installable, crash on boot or not working.
3G connection seems to be dodgy, H/H+ is shown on the top bar but data is not coming down normally, during 1 minute, only less than 100k data come down and not able to load even 1 page...
Anyone has the same problem?
Cheers,
Fish
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The MTK chipsets have always been weak on data connection starting from the MTK6573. It's so bad that connection can be lost while my Samsung right beside it has a good connection.
Anybody knows what is wrong with this China made phones?
Star
I managed to root. Thanks for the help guys (sarcasm).......The files that "cmoegele" posted worked except for the usb driver files. I had to use PdAnet for connection. I'll be watching to see what other members find on the camera focus and poor data comms.
Thank You
Data upload is stable, and downlad has good values for a while, but slows down from time to time. So I think the device is not doing completly wrong. There needs to be still some finetuning in Baseband and Rom like man other devices always need.
The performance and quality is really good, even +2 days Batter lifetime is a good value for this powerful device.
I´m waiting for new Roms
fmehrtens said:
I managed to root. Thanks for the help guys (sarcasm).......The files that "cmoegele" posted worked except for the usb driver files. I had to use PdAnet for connection. I'll be watching to see what other members find on the camera focus and poor data comms.
Thank You
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Hi fmehrtens, may I know the RAM and ROM capacity of your phone model? I am wondering if 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM model can be rooted using same method, thanks.
Spec says 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM, however AnTuTu shows only 1GB ROM and 1GB RAM. Am I missing anything here?
Hello,
I've ordered this new phone Star One B943 Quad core, and i want to thank u for the rooting method ^^
I'm searching for the ROM stock, does anyone have the idea where i can find it ?
And i found that the Miz Z1 is the same phone, but with Android 4.2.1 installed. Do u think it's possible to upgrade the Star OS version with the Miz Z1 firmware ?
B934
windwaver said:
Hi fmehrtens, may I know the RAM and ROM capacity of your phone model? I am wondering if 8GB ROM and 1GB RAM model can be rooted using same method, thanks.
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It is a 4G ROM and 1G RAM. Just FYI, the first time I tried to root it did not root, I had to try it a couple of times, and then I also loaded the ZIP file on the ROM memory along with the SD card. It worked that time. Not sure if that's what helped or not. The phone is a really nice phone ecpecially after rooting. I am also having trouble with Amazon App store app, Netflix playing too slow and the camera focus.
Good Luck and Thanks!
Neodragon12 said:
Hello,
I've ordered this new phone Star One B943 Quad core, and i want to thank u for the rooting method ^^
I'm searching for the ROM stock, does anyone have the idea where i can find it ?
And i found that the Miz Z1 is the same phone, but with Android 4.2.1 installed. Do u think it's possible to upgrade the Star OS version with the Miz Z1 firmware ?
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I have got a Copy of the origin Rom done with SPFTools. If it is needed. You also can use the Scatterfile from the zip-file.
Do you have a link for the 4.2.1 Miz Z1 firmware ? Perhaps its a fake,...
Otherwise I will flash it to our device except the Preloader, so if it fails I could go back to stock.
cmoegele said:
Data upload is stable, and downlad has good values for a while, but slows down from time to time. So I think the device is not doing completly wrong. There needs to be still some finetuning in Baseband and Rom like man other devices always need.
The performance and quality is really good, even +2 days Batter lifetime is a good value for this powerful device.
I´m waiting for new Roms
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May I know the country you using the phone in? I have very bad experience with MTK chipsets with regards to data transfer. Other phones e.g. Samsung, LG do not give me this problem.
How to improve the data performance?
[Phone Vodafone Smart Turbo 7][ROM][V1.0 - 19/09/17 (DD/MM/YY)]
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*** Disclaimer
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* Your warranty is now void.
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* 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
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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:
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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
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Success, All files will now be uploaded to Androidfilehost
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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