@chrmhoffmann compiled first ever CyanogenMod for his Wiko Stairway which is a MT6589 device and made it possible for other MT6589 users to taste CM. Since then many are porting it to their MT6589 device and many are requesting to make a port for their device. So, I have made a guide here to make it easier for them to port themselves. You should give proper credits to respected developers and hit thanks before posting on XDA.
NOTE:I have made a list of already ported CM roms in #2 post below , if your device is not listed there download any of the ported CM rom and follow this guide to port it to your device
This is the guide to port CM 10.2/11 for all MT6589 devices.Read carefully and follow each step correctly otherwise CM won't boot
Tools Required:
1) Archive Manger (winrar,winzip,7zip)
2) boot.img Unpack Repack Tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587411(For Linux)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036528(For Windows)
NOTE:
For CM 11 the same proceedure is followed but the stock boot.img must be having kernel with binder.c patched and SELinux enabled (This feature can be bypassed but binder.c patch is must otherwise CM 11 won't boot)
Guide:
1) First get your stock rom and download any ported CM 10.2/11 rom from #2 post below
2) Get boot.img from your phone(stock rom) and boot.img from downloaded CM-ROM.zip
3) Unpack both of them to get ramdisk and kernel of both.
4) Repack CM's ramdisk and stock kernel (your phone's) to get a new boot.img
5) Extract system folder from your phone(stock rom) and system folder from downloaded CM-ROM.zip
6) Copy and replace these files from stock to CM,
=> /lib/modules/ -> all files
=> /framework/ -> CustomProperties.jar
mediatek-common.jar
mediatek-framework.jar
mediatek-op.jar
secondary-framework.jar
=> Also all the files mentioned in the below link ( A great thanks to Kashifmin for providing this )
https://github.com/kashifmin/android_device_micromax_a116/blob/master/proprietary-files.txt
7) Now take the modified CM system folder and the new boot.img and make a zip archive with normal deflate compression ( are default in 7zip)
8) Open the newly created zip archive and downloaded CM-rom.zip .Now drag and drop the META-INF and file_contexts from downloaded CM-rom.zip to newly created zip archive.
9) Now flash the new zip using recovery (CWM/TWRP)
10) Enjoy !!
CREDITS:
@michfood for his Boot unpack/repack utils for WINDOWS.
@bgcngm for his Boot unpack/repack scripts for LINUX.
@kashifmin for his proprietary-files.txt
@kashifminfor guiding me.
@chrmhoffmann For bringing the first ever CM10.2 for an MT6589 device.
@XpLoDWilD
@Dr-Shadow
OmniROM project.
Available CM port builds for MT6589
CM 10.2 builds:
Wiko Stairway / MMX Canvas 4 (A210) -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467400
MMX Canvas HD (A116) -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673367
XOLO Q700/Q700i -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2675963
LAVA 458Q / XOLO Q600 / CROSS A88 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-cross-a88-t2814034/post54103404#post54103404
CUBOT GT99 / Cherry Apollo / XYZ X1 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...cubot-gt99-t2834832/post54542482#post54542482
CM 11 builds:
Wiko Stairway / MMX Canvas 4 (A210) -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676086
MMX Canvas HD (A116) -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676896
ACER liquid e2 v370 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2766290
MMX Canvas Magnus (A117) -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-magnus/development/rom-cyanogenmod-11-canvas-magnus-a117-t2790957
MMX Canvas 2+ (A110Q) / Fly IQ450 -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mic...-2-cyanogenmod-11-port-canvas-2-plus-t2750867
MMX Canvas Turbo (A250) -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-turbo/development/rom-cyanogenmod-11-canvas-turbo-t2780905
If CM for any MT6589 device is missing here , PM me. I will add here.
i try but always stuck on boot splash, no boot up.. pleash help thanks
Uhm.... I guess I can't port cm10.2 over stock jb4.2.1 rom, right?
I ask because I first looked for cm10.1 to port, but to my surprise, I didn't find any cm10.1 builds for any mt6589 on google.
@polfrank you can port CM 10.2 using stock 4.2.1 rom. First you have to download any CM 10.2 Rom from above and follow guide to port. You can even port above CM 11 Roms if you have a working kernel source for your device
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@limam27 boot loop occurs if 1) boot.IMG is badly repacked 2) any file is missing from your device stock rom which has to be copied to CM ROM as mentioned in the guide. Check them first . Also Check whether you are getting errors during unpack and repack of boot.IMG.
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Hmm, I'm stuck on my brand's splash screen too. I don't get to see the boot animation, and as you mention I get errors during both unpacking and repacking. But it said that the file was copied though.... I 'll search for another way to upack and repack on Google and come back.
Edit: pfff, seems like the only way to do it on windows was the one you provided...
Which CM version you are trying to port ?
If have Linux use unpack scripts to unpack/repack boot.img
Windows always gave me errors.
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Which CM version you are trying to port ?
If have Linux use unpack scripts to unpack/repack boot.img
Windows always gave me errors.
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I chose the CM10.2 from Wiko Stairway.
Yes, I'm now setting a Virtual Machine with Linux 14. And I'll try the unpack scripts from there. Let's see...
UPDATE:
OK, i ended up doing a clean install of ubuntu.
I upacked both images SUCCESS.
I repacked using stock kernel.img and CM ramdisk folder, SUCCESS.
I Install boot.img through CWMrecovery, it now gets past boot logo(Cubot white screen) but I think that before it would enter bootanimation the screen becomes a weird mass of colours, as if the screen was broken. It lasts for 1 second, then it restarts.
ps. I can successfully go to recovery with power+volUP If i like..
Any ideas?
You should get CM boot animation even if you use stock boot.img but won't boot. Did u correctly replace all required files in rom ? Do a clean one. Check if you can get logcat. Send me the logs
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You should get CM boot animation even if you use stock boot.img but won't boot. Did u correctly replace all required files in rom ? Do a clean one. Check if you can get logcat. Send me the logs
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I think I used wrong kernel.img. I repacked, will flash soon and come back to report.
EDIT: Are you sure that I have to use the META-INF folder from the CM rom? It gives me status 7 error.... (I also used the META-INF from a rom for my device, unfortunatelly it uses aroma, but it seems to install properly..)
EDIT2: I think that now I repacked the correct components of boot.img. It seems to get past the Cubot white splash screen, but after this, I get a black screen, but I can see that the screen is on, I can see the backlight. [I will try again with the CM META-INF-->still fails]
ps. Seems like I have to learn how to get a logcat if I wanna make use of your help... I'll be back in some hours.
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To sum up:
I have packed the new boot.img and replaced the needed files in the rom.
1) With the CM's META-INF folder I can't install, status 7 error.
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "stairway || getprop("ro.build.product") == "stairway"
E: Error in /sdcard/experiment/cm102last.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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2) With the stock rom's META-INF it seems to install propperly.
After reboot from recovery it goes to a black screen and stays there. I tried to logcat (adb logcat -v long > port.txt) but it just says:
[email protected]:/home/pol/Documents/sdk/platform-tools# adb logcat -v long > port.txt
- waiting for device -
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If i write adb devices it says :
[email protected]:/home/pol/Documents/sdk/platform-tools# adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF offline
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When I am on recovery I get:
[email protected]:/home/pol/Documents/sdk/platform-tools# adb devices
List of devices attached
CWM-ZTE-V967S recovery
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CONCLUSION: I managed to install the new boot.img and rom but it stops on a black screen, right after it passes from the white logo screen. And now, I need your ideas...
ps. I repeated the porting process from the beginning to make sure that I didn't make any mistakes... again, the same result.
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NEW UPDATE: IT BOOTED!! but how....? Here it is........
I just replaced the boot.img from the wiko stairway flashable zip with the boot.img I created with repacking my phone's kernel and CM's ramdisk.
SO, I just changed the boot.img !!!! Testing.......
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Testing results: buggy mobile network and sound not working. I guess this is why all those files are needed to be copied. I think I ll start copying..... But I wonder...what did I do wrong earlier while copying,,,?
You will get status 7 error because it is a security feature which doesn't allow to flash one device's ROM to other. You have to edit using any text editor and remove first line in the update-script found in meta-inf/com/Google/android/
Also don't use other rom's meta-inf as they have different symbolic links which may not boot the device.
Your phone's modules will be different from wiko's. That's why you got buggy audio and network. Replace all the mentioned files.
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Okay, after some hours of trial and error I copied all the porting files provided in the op, except 2:
-libjpeg.so - When I port this from stock, Cm boots, but cannot show images, every single image, including the bootanimation is black.
-libmedia.so - When I port this from stock, Cm stays in the bootanimation forever. (No bootloop, just bootanimation forever)
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The "extra" bugs that I have are:
1. No sound from the speaker (but yes in the headphone).
2. Weak signal. I don't know if this is normal. It has 1 bar and sometimes it has 0 and says no service. Also, the name of the tile in the QuickSettings is 20201 (weird...). I also get a message when the rom boots and it says: "Restricted Access changed. Data service is blocked." This appears sometimes at random too.
3. USB storage doesn't work through Android.... ( I don't know if this is normal too). When I plug it on PC it just charges. (Note: I now see that other devices have this problem too. I found a partial workaround in the MMX Canvas HD cm10.2 section)
PS. Would logcat help in any of these problems?
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I moved on, and took some adb logcats.
1. I took the audio.txt as follows: started logcat, pressed play on the apollo widget, pressed pause, stopped logcat
2. I took the signal.txt as follows: started logcat (while on Airplane mode), disable Airplane mode (from quickSettings tiles), enable mobile data, disable mobile data, enable Airplane mode, stop logcat
I'll look at logs meanwhile I never had problem with signal, speaker audio and images. To get USB storage working add these lines to build.prop and reboot
persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage,adb
persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
For signal issue , did u replace your modem.IMG in CM ROM ?
For image issue try those 2 files from wiko ROM.
Edit:
Try to freshly port CM once again as given in guide with some changes in meta-inf and build.prop as I gave. If you still have problems then report here.
I couldn't debug audio log but in signal log > network is disconnected as data is enabled and even it's saying messaging settings are false. There may be issue with modem.img
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Thanks for the USB storage tip. At least the internal SD can be seen now by the computer.
Images are OK now with the lib of CM.
For signal issue I copied modem.IMG from stock into the CM rom, and still having problems.
Btw, I just created a new thread for my device, I hope this is not a problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...cubot-gt99-t2834832/post54542482#post54542482
Cheers !! I'll add your device in the ported list. As I said previously all necessary files should be replaced in CM to be bug free except major BT,camera,hwcomposer,FM,GPS,2nd Sim bugs.
Also USB storage is buggy now as SD card is unmounted in mass storage mode but not mounted on PC and when disconnected from PC it doesn't get mounted and you have to reboot to get it working on android. Also mtp mode sometimes doesn't work
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Nice!
The only file missing is /lib/libmedia.so and I 'm starting to think that this may be the cause of the sound bug. But when I copy it from the stock rom, I get boot problems...
Anyway, thanks for your help, and sorry that I messed up/spammed your thread. I think the most important part of the job is done..! Good job!
EDIT: I think I sort of fixed the mobile network issue. I used a modem.img from another version of stock rom and it seems to work. However I still get the error "Restricted Access changed. Data service is blocked." But I have full signal and 3G! It's something!
Restricted access notification occurs if you enable or disable data and turn on/off airplane mode and phone and it is not a issue I think. It may be cyanogenMod's security message or something.
Also try libmedia.so from other
Stock rom which you said above.
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thanks for repley
4shreyas said:
@limam27 boot loop occurs if 1) boot.IMG is badly repacked 2) any file is missing from your device stock rom which has to be copied to CM ROM as mentioned in the guide. Check them first . Also Check whether you are getting errors during unpack and repack of boot.IMG.
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I want to port my device MT6589T JB 4.2 to cm11 kitkat but I do not know how to activate the binder c in the boot.img.
I've tried without a binder c install process always aborted status 7
please help thank you
Hello @limam27
@Iimam27 said:
I want to port my device MT6589T JB 4.2 to cm11 kitkat but I do not know how to activate the binder c in the boot.img.
I've tried without a binder c install process always aborted status 7
please help thank you
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You can't patch binder.c from boot.IMG. You must be having kernel source for your device and you must patch binder.c in kernel. If you don't have kernel source then its almost impossible to get KitKat. See if your device clones have kernel source for their device. Else look for almost similar specs device with same processor. My device has mt6589m but no source from vendor. I used similar mt6589m device's source to build kernel. Now CM 11 is booting but no display due to different GPU config. So it's really hard if you don't have source. Try with CM 10.2 first .
EDIT- Previously I have told why you get status 7 error. So read whole thread before posting here. Good luck
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Hello Viewers! I am Rohan Taneja, here with completely re-written guide to Port MTK65xx Roms.
I had left MTK development since a year and I finally got another MTK device to carry with it again.
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So, Many Of You May be MTK Device User than you are at right place to fill your device with many awesome roms!
Note: Android ONE devices (MT6582 SoC) use Google's device tree, meaning they differ on everything with all the other MediaTek devices (even the ones with the same SoC , MT6582), as per @superdragonpt told us
Requirements:
A MTK powered device
USB Cable
Usable Brains :cyclops:
Knowledge about Flashing & Taking Logs :angel:
Stock Firmware (from manufacturer) & Port Firmware (matching specification of your device)
Custom Recovery installed on device
Porting Tips
Choose Custom ROM from a device matching same resolution to reduce App Size related bugs
This Guide Applies to
MT6577 to MT6577, vice-versa
MT6589 to MT6589, vice-versa
MT6572 to MT6572, vice-versa
MT6582 to MT6582, vice-versa
Note: Try it at your own risk, and don't complaint any developer or XDA if any mishap takes place. :good:
TUTORIAL:Starting with the tutorial, I request you to follow every single step written below to prevent any kind of problem in flashing and causing bootloop. I also dare you to take a nandroid backup of your current rom you are using.
Get. Set. Go.
Step 1 : Patching System Folder for the port patch.First of all make a folder named "Port_Patch" and setup all the folder as shown in the images below.
Now, in Port_Patch make system folder in which make folders, "bin" "etc" "lib" "usr" "vendor" "xbin" (without ")
In folder "bin" copy pq & vold from your stock rom
In folder "etc" copy "bluetooth" "firmware" "wifi" "apns-conf.xml" "vold.fstab" "vold.fstab.nand"
In folder "lib" copy files as shown in the image
In folder "usr" copy usr/keylayout/Generic.kl
In folder "vendor" all the files
In folder "xbin" copy "libmnlp_mt662x" (x - '0' or '8') from stock
System has been patched, copy this /system to patch the /system of port ROM.
Step 2: Patching the boot.img of the port rom.This is bit tricky but can be done easily.
So, first of download this little tool, to unpack & repack your boot.img - MTKbootimg.zip - tested on Windows 7 & above platform
Extract the Tool and you will get two folders named "stock" & "port"
Copy boot.img's respectively from stock rom in "stock" folder & from port rom to "port"
Unpack both boot.img repectively and they may look like this.
From stock copy "kernel" to port folder and just replace it.
Now, repack it, new file named "boot-new.img" will be generated.
Copy "boot-new.img" to port Rom Folder.
Delete existing "boot.img" and rename "boot-new.img" to "boot.img"
Now, your boot.img is patched, proceed to last step.
Step 3: Modifying updater-script to install ROM accordingly.
So, it's the last step before flashing the rom. Now lets fix it.
First, you have to know your device mount points, that can be tracked using MTKDroid Tool or check them in stock rom updater-script.
I have my flashable stock rom so I will get mount points from it.
As show in the image, my stock updater have different mount point for system & data while port have different.
Now, replace "mmcblk0pX" (X - no. for the mount) from stock to port as designated for the partition.
Now Save the updater-script.
Finally, the ROM is ready to flashed.
Step 4: Compressing & Flashing the ROM.
Now, the rom is ready to be packed and flashed.
Simply get to the main directory with META-INF, system, boot.img, etc files.
Select all the files and compress them to zip. Select the compression ratio as you want.
After compressing copy the ROM into root of sdcard
Enter Custom Recovery, wipe data & Cache
Flash the ROM.zip wait till it completes.
Wait till it boots, or else take log using ADB logcat. (Hint: If LED light blinks, the rom is booting)
FOR Fixes Proceed to next post and find out the way to tackle and fix the bugs.
Fixing ROM issues
Finally Ported a Custom ROM. Now, time to kill out some bugs.
Its all about making the build stable for personal as well as others to use it.
Leave the files if not there in your System
Let's get started:
Bootloop? :crying:
Replace following files(from stock to port):
Code:
[LIST]
[*]libandroid_runtime.so
[*]libandroid_servers.so
[*]libmedia_jni.so
[*]libsync.so
[*]If possible try modifying framework.jar "\smali\com\android\server" (copy from stock)
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Camera Not Working?
Replace following files(from stock to port):
Code:
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[*]lib3a.so
[*]liba3m.so
[*]libacdk.so
[*]libaudioflinger.so
[*]libc.so
[*]libcam.camadapter.so
[*]libcam.campipe.so
[*]libcam.camshot.so
[*]libcam.client.so
[*]libcam.paramsmgr.so
[*]libcam.utils.so
[*]libcam_camera_exif.so
[*]libcamalgo.so
[*]libcamdrv.so
[*]libcamera_client.so
[*]libcamera_jni_eglfence.so
[*]libcamera_metadata.so
[*]libcameracustom.so
[*]libcameraservice.so
[*]libgn_camera_feature.so
[*]libexif
[*]libfeatureio.so
[*]libfrsdk.so
[*]libft.so
[*]libgcomm_jni.so
[*]libgoggles_clientvision.so
[*]libgui.so
[*]libimageio.so
[*]libja3m.so
[*]libjni_mosaic.so
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Thanks To [I]Shikar A[/I][/HIDE]
[B]Init.rc Fix:[/B]
[HIDE]Init.rc(present in the ramdisk of boot.img), find for code #Camera in stock boot.img. Copy it and replace from stock init.rc and replace in the port init.rc
[IMG]http://s27.postimg.org/4ucj34cwj/initrc_cam.png[/IMG][/HIDE]
Wlan not working properly?
Code:
Check wlan.chip in stock like:
[HIDE][IMG]http://s30.postimg.org/myaya0sxt/Untitled.png[/IMG]
fmradio.driver.chip=x (if mt6620 then x=1, if mt6628 then x=3)
Change the above codes accordingly in updater-script
Replace the version in port from the one in stock[/HIDE]
(Replace from stock to port)
libbluetooth_mtk.so
libbluetoothem_mtk.so
GPS, unstable or not working?
(Replace from stock to port)
Code:
xbin/libmnlp
Media Player problem?
(Replace from stock to port)
Code:
libdpframework.so
libcodecvdrv.so
Sensors not working properly?
(Replace from stock to port)
Code:
libsensorservice.so
SD Card not working or mounting?
Code:
In the framework-res.apk of your port, replace /res/xml/storage_list.xml from stock one.
USB not mounting your device?
Code:
Unpack your boot.img replace init.usb.rc from ramdisk by stock boot.img init.usb.rc
This tutorial worked for porting MIUI, Baidu, Vibe UI, LeWa OS, AOSP based rom from different device to my MT6589 of same hardware.
Credits:
Special Thanks to @yuweng (for starting his main MTK porting thread and his great works)
XDA-Developers being one of the best place for Android Development
Other Developers for helping in fixing most the issues.
just wanna ask..is it ok if i dont copy the srec folder cause i cant find it..also yhe meta-inf folder as i only have the system.img of my base rom
iel0000 said:
just wanna ask..is it ok if i dont copy the srec folder cause i cant find it..also yhe meta-inf folder as i only have the system.img of my base rom
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If You Don't Have "srec" folder no need to worry but for system.img you need to extract the img by ext4 method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285831
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If You Don't Have "srec" folder no need to worry but for system.img you need to extract the img by ext4 method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285831
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how about theses files?
CERT.RSA
CERT.SF
MANIFEST.MF
i dont have them cause i dont have a flashable stock rom..
iel0000 said:
how about theses files?
CERT.RSA
CERT.SF
MANIFEST.MF
i dont have them cause i dont have a flashable stock rom..
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Don't Worry Try The one in the Ported Rom!
cant also find these
com.google.android.media.effects.jar
com.google.android.media.effects.xml
sorry for the noob questions..i just want to port a rom to my device as we dont have developers
it worked!
i ported an miui from newman n1, the ics 4.0.4 with no bugs to my cherry mobile blaze / Ming Ren A2 clone.
btw, this is not a dual sim display miui, i need to go to settings anytime i wan to use the other sim.
anyone who knows where to get a dual sim display miui?
xjammetx said:
it worked!
i ported an miui from newman n1, the ics 4.0.4 with no bugs to my cherry mobile blaze / Ming Ren A2 clone.
btw, this is not a dual sim display miui, i need to go to settings anytime i wan to use the other sim.
anyone who knows where to get a dual sim display miui?
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what boot.img did you use? stock from cherry mobile?
iel0000 said:
what boot.img did you use? stock from cherry mobile?
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Don't Try boot.img(Kernel) from the port rom or you'll brick your device!
iel0000 said:
cant also find these
com.google.android.media.effects.jar
com.google.android.media.effects.xml
sorry for the noob questions..i just want to port a rom to my device as we dont have developers
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Those Files You Can't Find In port just leave that!
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Don't Try boot.img(Kernel) from the port rom or you'll brick your device!
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can i use stock boot.img from my phone?or do i have to modify it?
Very nice thread, for beginners that want to learn
tried porting miui v5 base on jb 4.1.2
always stock on boot animation
iel0000 said:
can i use stock boot.img from my phone?or do i have to modify it?
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You Can Use Stock BOOT.IMG or try changing the ramdisk with stock from the port kernel!
Tool: http://d-h.st/BVz
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You Can Use Stock BOOT.IMG or try changing the ramdisk with stock from the port kernel!
Tool: http://d-h.st/BVz
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i give up porting miui to my phone and tried porting another rom from amoi n820..it boot but the home key is not working..i already used Generic.kl from my device stock rom but it still dont work can you help me plss?
edit : i finally got it working..thanks for the tut it really help me....
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what boot.img did you use? stock from cherry mobile?
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Yep. Dont worry, ill upload it sometime.
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You Can Use Stock BOOT.IMG or try changing the ramdisk with stock from the port kernel!
Tool: http://d-h.st/BVz
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how to use the tool?
How to from STOCK
iel0000 said:
how to use the tool?
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Do you know procedure to Port a STOCK ROM(SP Flash tool format not a CWM) of X device to Y device?
Both are mostly same in specifications except the resolution.
I read in some threads that we can not port a rom from a device which has different resolution ?
Thanks in Advance
iel0000 said:
i give up porting miui to my phone and tried porting another rom from amoi n820..it boot but the home key is not working..i already used Generic.kl from my device stock rom but it still dont work can you help me plss?
edit : i finally got it working..thanks for the tut it really help me....
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what phone do you have btw?
yo kumpare!
Recovery BootStrap (TWRP) - Motorola Defy\Bravo
Version: 4.0
Install Recovery BootStrap (TWRP) for Motorola Defy\Bravo via a USB cable. For computers running the Windows\Linux (port version) operating system.
Download: (Windows: MEGA / Google Drive) | (Linux: port by nastys post>>)
Install Recovery BootStrap (TWRP) you can right out stock firmware (without custom recovery) with superuser.
Recovery BootStrap (TWRP) - for the recovery say thank Quarx, after installation, you can install the rom CyanogenMod from Quarx for December 2014 (but do not forget about resize.zip).
Can be installed on Defy (MB525), Defy Plus (MB526), Bravo (MB520).
Requirements for smartphone:
Enable USB debugging
Superuser (ROOT)
Free space on the memory card of 100 megabytes
Instructions:
1. Download the archive
2. Unpack it somewhere else with a short path, for example D:\andro
3. Connect your phone via USB cable ("debugging on USB" should be included)
4. Run the install_bootstrap.cmd
5. When you see the label "Let's Start? =)", press any key
6. If the superuser ask permission for full access "ADB Shell", allow.
7. After installing the smart phone will automatically restart
!IMPORTANT! after restarting the Stock firmware will not start!, but you will have BootStrap (TWRP) so you can safely install custom firmware\rom
Change log:
V3:
Changed how the script
Fixed installation errors recovery on Android 4.x and later
V4:
The script changed drastically
After installation removes trash from the memory card (so far only on Android 4.x and later)
Made for normal (mortals) users , before you start the installation script checks (by model) which smartphone connected to the computer, if your smartphone is not supported script report it and stop installation, if supported will give something "Device: MB525".
Serviceability checked on the Chinese 231 (Defy) firmware with superuser (what say thank borndead), and on the Asian 231 (Defy)
Questions\FAQ:
Error "[ERROR] Verify device!", what to do?
Error "[ERROR] Verify device!", it is may mean the following:
1. You have not enabled USB debugging
2. Your smartphone does not support this Recovery. (only for MB525, MB526, MB520)
3. You need to confirm the action ADB on your smartphone
4. Or you have some other connection problems
Stock transition to CyanogenMod 11 of Quarx
Stock transition to CyanogenMod 11 (firmware and find all necessary files can be here) of Quarx in short (generally as described on the website Quarx, only simpler and under Windows)
1. Install Recovery BootStrap (TWRP) via USB
2. Enter Recovery install resize.zip
3. Restart your smartphone
4. Install CyanogenMod 11 and GApps
Good work, comrade! I flashed CM11 on the Moto Defy - everything works!
We did observed some cases, where a "new life (resized)" Defy is not booting anymore. Only solution was to reflash SBF and start from scratch.
Does this mean, it is possible to recover TWRP from PC? That would be a step a head!
This is amazing! Everytime I needed to reflash the stock ROM I needed to install cm10, then cm11, then new bootsrap etc...
Unfortunately I don't use Windows...
@Octanium91 Would you mind if I port your script to GNU/Linux?
starbright_ said:
We did observed some cases, where a "new life (resized)" Defy is not booting anymore. Only solution was to reflash SBF and start from scratch.
Does this mean, it is possible to recover TWRP from PC? That would be a step a head!
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I tried to do something like that, is not yet happened. Perhaps in the future even try
nastys said:
This is amazing! Everytime I needed to reflash the stock ROM I needed to install cm10, then cm11, then new bootsrap etc...
Unfortunately I don't use Windows...
@Octanium91 Would you mind if I port your script to GNU/Linux?
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Maybe. If Iunderstand with GNU/Linux scripts
The new version, V4
The new version, V4
Changes:
The script changed drastically
After installation removes trash from the memory card (so far only on Android 4.x and higher)
More debugging: Now the script itself is not closed, and tells the user exactly what happened.
Sorry debris removal only works on Android 4.x and later.
Linux port done!
@Octanium91 I ported it to C++ (for Linux only at the moment). Please add it to the first post . Here is the link: MediaFire | MEGA
On Ubuntu just mount the ISO as image (not archive) then click 'Run' (or you can also extract the ISO and run the executable directly). It works on x86 (32 bit) and x86_64 (64 bit) CPUs. The source code is also included in the ISO. Tested on Ubuntu 14.10 and 16.04 (64 bit).
I tested it with both stock 2.3.6 rooted and CM11. It seems that the stock ROM won't boot after flashing the new bootstrap, but the recovery works fine
Also your version has a very bad bug: it flashes Defy bootstrap even on Bravo!!! It should flash Motorola Bravo specific bootstrap instead. My version only works for Motorola Defy and Defy+ at the moment, but you can edit the source code. EDIT: they are the same file with different names. I updated my version to support MB520.
After run the command script, when i boot in TWRP SDcard shows 0mb.
Already tried flashing the SBF recommended by quarx and after that the root SBF, but the result is always the same.
With CM recovery i can see the SDcard properly, but after the resize, or bootstrap, i always get 0mb at SDcard.
Any help?
Thanks!
evilinheaven said:
After run the command script, when i boot in TWRP SDcard shows 0mb.
Already tried flashing the SBF recommended by quarx and after that the root SBF, but the result is always the same.
With CM recovery i can see the SDcard properly, but after the resize, or bootstrap, i always get 0mb at SDcard.
Any help?
Thanks!
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Format your SD card (to FAT32) or use another one.
Octanium91 said:
The new version, V4
Changes:
The script changed drastically
After installation removes trash from the memory card (so far only on Android 4.x and higher)
More debugging: Now the script itself is not closed, and tells the user exactly what happened.
Sorry debris removal only works on Android 4.x and later.
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nastys said:
@Octanium91 I ported it to C++ (for Linux only at the moment). Please add it to the first post . Here is the link: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/candnhxj8aovj/Defy_Bootstrap_Installer_for_Linux
On Ubuntu just mount the ISO as image (not archive) then click 'Run'. It works on x86 (32 bit) and x86_64 (64 bit) CPUs. The source code is also included. Tested on 14.10 x86_64.
I tested it with both stock 2.3.6 rooted and CM11. It seems that the stock ROM won't boot after flashing the new bootstrap, but the recovery works fine
Also your version has a very bad bug: it flashes Defy bootstrap even on Bravo!!! It should flash Motorola Bravo specific bootstrap instead. My version only works for Motorola Defy and Defy+ at the moment, but you can edit the source code.
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Greetings guys, I'm a user from the Atrix 2 section and a part of the current device supporters there. It's a pleasure to finally post here, 'the domain of Quarx' haha.
I was wondering if this recovery is able to flash and boot android Lollipop 5.0 roms yet? If so, then is there some way to port it from source to my or other similar Moto devices in the OMAP bracket with locked bootloaders?
I'm an Android novice, but I'm experienced in building custom recoveries and roms, as well as beginner git commands, so no need to hold anything back, lol. I appreciate the work you're all doing here, please continue to make the difference. Thanks for reading this and take care!
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Aceofzeroz said:
Greetings guys, I'm a user from the Atrix 2 section and a part of the current device supporters there. It's a pleasure to finally post here, 'the domain of Quarx' haha.
I was wondering if this recovery is able to flash and boot android Lollipop 5.0 roms yet? If so, then is there some way to port it from source to my or other similar Moto devices in the OMAP bracket with locked bootloaders?
I'm an Android novice, but I'm experienced in building custom recoveries and roms, as well as beginner git commands, so no need to hold anything back, lol. I appreciate the work you're all doing here, please continue to make the difference. Thanks for reading this and take care!
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Hi!
flash and boot android Lollipop 5.0 roms - just can not say, but it is theoretically possible (need to check).
If so, then is there some way to port it from source to my or other similar Moto device - No, this is not possible (specifically, in this case). BUT this method you can set recovery to another smartphone (it is theoretically, need to try)
Here recovery that are in the public domain, I think that they can install Lollipop 5.0 roms - TWRP2 \ Safestrap
Moto devices in the OMAP bracket with locked bootloaders? - Most likely will not work, but no one stops to try
Octanium91 said:
Hi!
flash and boot android Lollipop 5.0 roms - just can not say, but it is theoretically possible (need to check).
If so, then is there some way to port it from source to my or other similar Moto device - No, this is not possible (specifically, in this case). BUT this method you can set recovery to another smartphone (it is theoretically, need to try)
Here recovery that are in the public domain, I think that they can install Lollipop 5.0 roms - TWRP2 \ Safestrap
Moto devices in the OMAP bracket with locked bootloaders? - Most likely will not work, but no one stops to try
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Many thanks for the prompt and well ordered reply! I'll look into your suggestions and I'm aware that there aren't many available recovery software for our locked bootloader phones.
We were actually trying to get Safestrap working on our device since last month, but it's failing to work correctly in booting our kexec roms. So I thought I'd ask here since the Defy works by using the 2nd boot like us, but it's still under investigation. Thanks again for your assistance, we're not out of the game yet and we'll get things rolling eventually. Take care!:thumbup:
Sent from the Ace's MB865 using Tapatalk
Error. More than one device and emulator
what am i doing wrong?
LoeWn said:
Error. More than one device and emulator
what am i doing wrong?
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Perhaps you have not enabled USB debugging
Requirements for smartphone:
Enable USB debugging
Superuser (ROOT)
Free space on the memory card of 100 megabytes
I did enable usb debugging
LoeWn said:
I did enable usb debugging
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You can send us a screenshot?
I had a successful installation of a december build and twrp 2,6x installed, everything ran just fine. But when the CM tells me there is a update and i download it does not install from recovery, get errormsg. Also apps like rom manager pro tells my phone is not compatible with any updates, and that i should install CWM recovery. So is it possible to install a real CWM on a defy mb526?
Hi, I flashed Recovery BootStrap v4 on the Defy MB525, but its not working. After flash and reboot, phone starts booting, but it ends up with the following screen.
Doesn't matter if I choose Recovery or continue. I can press the menu button (to choose recovery) and nothing happen, till the 3rd press. Than display goes black and thats all .
Any idea where could be the problem or what I'm doing wrong?
Edit: maybe its related to the bootloader version, which is 09.10
Haldy said:
Hi, I flashed Recovery BootStrap v4 on the Defy MB525, but its not working. After flash and reboot, phone starts booting, but it ends up with the following screen.
Doesn't matter if I choose Recovery or continue. I can press the menu button (to choose recovery) and nothing happen, till the 3rd press. Than display goes black and thats all .
Any idea where could be the problem or what I'm doing wrong?
Edit: maybe its related to the bootloader version, which is 09.10
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Based on first screenshots, Recovery installed. Now you need to install system.
Than display goes black and thats all - maybe have to wait
marcooleo said:
I had a successful installation of a december build and twrp 2,6x installed, everything ran just fine. But when the CM tells me there is a update and i download it does not install from recovery, get errormsg. Also apps like rom manager pro tells my phone is not compatible with any updates, and that i should install CWM recovery. So is it possible to install a real CWM on a defy mb526?
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In principle it is possible, but it does not make sense.
MT6592 CM 12.1 PORTING GUIDE
Lots of people asked me how i ported cm 12.1 from @fire855's compiled rom for kingzone k1 Turbo
First of all huge thanks to @fire855 and other Dev who helped him for bringing cm 12.1 on mt6592
Give support to him via pressing thanks or Donate , here is it's Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...od-12-kingzone-k1-turbo-t3119908#post61000671
Requirements :
1. Stock Rom KK
2. Working Good Custom Recovery
3. Good Porter and Mind
Lets Start This Short Guide :
1. Download Latest Cm 12.1 from above link
2. Extract in a new folder
3. Use this tool LInk : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/tool-convert-folder-to-ext4-format-t3099237
unpack .dat file and copy extracted system folder in new folder as stated in step 2.
4. Using @michfood's tool (link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036528)
change Kernel and Do necessary changes acc. to your stock's ramdisk
5. Copy new boot.img that created in step 4 and replace in new folder as stated in step 2.
6. From stock kk rom ...........extract libaudio.primary.default.so (system/lib) and modem.img (system/etc/firmware) nd replace in cm 12.1 's rom ................ in the same location
7. Delete meta-inf folder of cm 12.1's rom and extract this (link : https://www.sendspace.com/file/vnf0gi)
8. Open meta-inf's updater-script in notepad++ and change mountpoint of system acc. to your's phone
9. Pack the folder as in zip format and flash via recovery
( meta-inf, install ,system, boot.img, file context these files must there in zip )
10. Voila Rom booted .............if not comment
If Rom Booted ..............Follow this steps :
1. Download this apk (link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485)
2. Go to Settings>developer>enable root and install apk from step 1
3. Open app and Set as permissive ,reboot Your device
4. Voila your wifi,bluetooth etc will start working, even Dual Sim
5. If you faced basedband unknown that mean restore your imei
6. For Home Key Bug , Edit generic.kl and mtk-kpd.kl (system/user/keylayout)
7. For Storage Bug, Edit Framework-res.apk and set sdcard1 as primary and edit boot's ramdisk MT6592.rc, fstab
8. For Other Bugs, Let Me Know
Notice : Always give thanks and link of @fire855's Rom Link
Credits : everyone (who's name i added in this guide and there's tools )
@[email protected] Thanks for a great guide, I was able to succesfully port the rom and it booted as well and after setting the selinux to permission my sims also started working but mic is not working, my device is MT6582 (Intex Aqua Speed). I have a working CM11 already ported for my device which is working perfectly fine. Also the soft keys (capacitive keys are not working nor even the power button). Please advise...
contactwajeeh said:
@[email protected]. . . . but mic is not working . . . .
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The microphone is also not working in all apps (except Telephone where it work's fine) in the original CM12.1 by fire855 for the Kingzone K1. (The Rom this Porting Guide is based on).
That could be part of the problem.
Dominic
G-GFFD said:
The microphone is also not working in all apps (except Telephone where it work's fine) in the original CM12.1 by fire855 for the Kingzone K1. (The Rom this Porting Guide is based on).
That could be part of the problem.
Dominic
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But its not working in calls as well. BTW I am using @moonrotation build as my base. I haven't asked for permissions to port it yet. But that should be fine as far as I dont do the public release of it.
What necessary changes i must do in ramdisk?help
contactwajeeh said:
But its not working in calls as well. BTW I am using @moonrotation build as my base. I haven't asked for permissions to port it yet. But that should be fine as far as I dont do the public release of it.
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currently mic problem is there ....wait for fixes
contactwajeeh said:
@[email protected] Thanks for a great guide, I was able to succesfully port the rom and it booted as well and after setting the selinux to permission my sims also started working but mic is not working, my device is MT6582 (Intex Aqua Speed). I have a working CM11 already ported for my device which is working perfectly fine. Also the soft keys (capacitive keys are not working nor even the power button). Please advise...
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edit keylayout's genric.kl etc
mirrr46 said:
What necessary changes i must do in ramdisk?help
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like some some extra lines der in urs .
Tried to port this, Device reboots right after vendor logo
I compare stock Ramdisk with CM12. There are no diff. At end both have same values. I changed Kernel and Kernel Header
I changed the updater script so it fits to my partition. It gave me strange errors:
lsetfilecon of /system/lost+found to ubject_r:system_file:s0 failed: No such file or directory
m_file:s0 failed: Operation not supported on transport endpoint
Error flashing Zip : Failed
Updating partition details...
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Also @michfood's tool just ain't work here, i took the v4 for my x64 win8.1. The Program is unable to extract the Ramdisk path, so i was forced to use "MTK Firmware Adapter Tool"
Recovery:TWRP 2.8.1.0
SoC:MT6592
Device: Doogee DG550
Traace said:
Tried to port this, Device reboots right after vendor logo
I compare stock Ramdisk with CM12. There are no diff. At end both have same values. I changed Kernel and Kernel Header
I changed the updater script so it fits to my partition. It gave me strange errors:
Also @michfood's tool just ain't work here, i took the v4 for my x64 win8.1. The Program is unable to extract the Ramdisk path, so i was forced to use "MTK Firmware Adapter Tool"
Recovery:TWRP 2.8.1.0
SoC:MT6592
Device: Doogee DG550
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1. don't touch kernel header....change only kernel
2. u should try other recovery like philz
3. delete lost and found folder if present
4. use my meta-inf only....just change mountpoint of system........it seems u need good recovery with lp supported or philz recovery :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for guide.
My camera does not work and gallery does not see SD card.
How to fix it?
mirrr46 said:
Thanks for guide.
My camera does not work and gallery does not see SD card.
How to fix it?
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1. camera icon in launcher is issue (for mt6592)
2. for storage...fixes r from mt6592.rc in this file read proper sysmlink and do changes acc. to it ,decompile framework-res.apk....set sdcard1 as primary ,fstab changes also needed
Enforcing to Permissive
Does anyone know how to make selinux permissive without any app,I tried to change ro.build.selinux and set it to 0 but it didn't work...does anyone know what to edit in ramdisk to make selinux permissive.?
Traace said:
Tried to port this, Device reboots right after vendor logo
I compare stock Ramdisk with CM12. There are no diff. At end both have same values. I changed Kernel and Kernel Header
I changed the updater script so it fits to my partition. It gave me strange errors:
Also @michfood's tool just ain't work here, i took the v4 for my x64 win8.1. The Program is unable to extract the Ramdisk path, so i was forced to use "MTK Firmware Adapter Tool"
Recovery:TWRP 2.8.1.0
SoC:MT6592
Device: Doogee DG550
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I'm still struggling to port this rom to DG550.
1. The tool you used to extract the kernel does not work in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (I got empty RAMDISK folder). So I switched back to Windows 7 and it worked well.
2. Compared both Ramdisk folders in Stock DG550 Kitkat and Stock Kingzone K1 Kitkat boot.img's.
There is no difference except in ueventd.rc file. I tried to mix DG550 kernel and Kingzone Z1 stock Ramdisk with DG550 Kitkat rom. It didn't boot at first. The problem was in ueventd.rc file. See line 152 (Mali Node). After replacing ueventd.rc file from DG550 ramdisk it booted and worked well (stock kitkat rom). So both the stock ramdisks are identical if ueventd.rc file is replaced.
3. But it fails when porting the boot.img for CM12.1. Theoretically CM12.1 ramdisk should work with DG550 kernel for CM12.1 rom without any changes (except ueventd.mt6592.rc). It does not pass the boot logo.
4. Also I noticed that there's some issue in sbin folder in ramdisk.
ADev_28 said:
Does anyone know how to make selinux permissive without any app,I tried to change ro.build.selinux and set it to 0 but it didn't work...does anyone know what to edit in ramdisk to make selinux permissive.?
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/system/bin/setenforce 0
From any root terminal.
Thanks,
1. But i did port for mtk6582 (camera unfortunelty has stop)
chanaka89 said:
I'm still struggling to port this rom to DG550.
1. The tool you used to extract the kernel does not work in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (I got empty RAMDISK folder). So I switched back to Windows 7 and it worked well.
2. Compared both Ramdisk folders in Stock DG550 Kitkat and Stock Kingzone K1 Kitkat boot.img's.
There is no difference except in ueventd.rc file. I tried to mix DG550 kernel and Kingzone Z1 stock Ramdisk with DG550 Kitkat rom. It didn't boot at first. The problem was in ueventd.rc file. See line 152 (Mali Node). After replacing ueventd.rc file from DG550 ramdisk it booted and worked well (stock kitkat rom). So both the stock ramdisks are identical if ueventd.rc file is replaced.
3. But it fails when porting the boot.img for CM12.1. Theoretically CM12.1 ramdisk should work with DG550 kernel for CM12.1 rom without any changes (except ueventd.mt6592.rc). It does not pass the boot logo.
4. Also I noticed that there's some issue in sbin folder in ramdisk.
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Please let us know if u can let it boot
Ramdisk sBin shoudn't be a problem, if they really cause trouble, try copy the missing files from base dg550 kk to cm12
[email protected] said:
1.
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Thank you very much... Your guide was very appreciated... Work like a charm..
I used the device MT6592 - BLU VIVO IV of the my friend for port CM12.1
Sent from my LIFE PLAY X KK using XDA Free mobile app
lopestom said:
Thank you very much... Your guide was very appreciated... Work like a charm..
I used the device MT6592 - BLU VIVO IV of the my friend for port CM12.1
Sent from my LIFE PLAY X KK using XDA Free mobile app
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congo
Traace said:
Please let us know if u can let it boot
Ramdisk sBin shoudn't be a problem, if they really cause trouble, try copy the missing files from base dg550 kk to cm12
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mirrr46 said:
1. But i did port for mtk6582 (camera unfortunelty has stop)
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seems storage bug...u need to fix storage .............check guide and comments
chanaka89 said:
I'm still struggling to port this rom to DG550.
1. The tool you used to extract the kernel does not work in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (I got empty RAMDISK folder). So I switched back to Windows 7 and it worked well.
2. Compared both Ramdisk folders in Stock DG550 Kitkat and Stock Kingzone K1 Kitkat boot.img's.
There is no difference except in ueventd.rc file. I tried to mix DG550 kernel and Kingzone Z1 stock Ramdisk with DG550 Kitkat rom. It didn't boot at first. The problem was in ueventd.rc file. See line 152 (Mali Node). After replacing ueventd.rc file from DG550 ramdisk it booted and worked well (stock kitkat rom). So both the stock ramdisks are identical if ueventd.rc file is replaced.
3. But it fails when porting the boot.img for CM12.1. Theoretically CM12.1 ramdisk should work with DG550 kernel for CM12.1 rom without any changes (except ueventd.mt6592.rc). It does not pass the boot logo.
4. Also I noticed that there's some issue in sbin folder in ramdisk.
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i don't think so....again try and don't touch ramdisk
[email protected] said:
congo
seems storage bug...u need to fix storage .............check guide and comments
i don't think so....again try and don't touch ramdisk
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How to solve storage bug??
Device booted.Not able to mount/access storage. ??
AROMA/TWRP version of SPFlash Tools.
This tool is for MTK devices with a GPT layout - (MT6732, MT6752 and their variants).
With some testing it may be possible to add some some support for the older devices using an MBR.
Requirements:Copy SPFlash contents to /sdcard/SPFlash
Rename *scatter.txt to scatter.txt
Run .zip from TWRPMTK-64bit_SoCs-v*.zip:During testing there will only be info displayed on screen, nothing should be modified. (Unless otherwise stated)SPFlash-v*.zip:This will install all .img/.bin in SPFlash folder if partition is large enoughDownloads:GDrive FolderChangelogs:SPFlash
v10 - Readded internal sd - fixed aroma exit/about screen - (a few cosmetic issues introduced).
v8 - Aroma menus updated
v7 - Create 'flashable' zip from backed up partitions.
v6 - Zipped backups added
v4 - Backup + Install fixed -- Aroma "Quit Installation" stalls
v3 - Backup function added - untested -- backup works / install from v2 broken
v2 - Menu Select Added
v1 - Initial Release
MTK-64bit_SoCs
v8 - attempts to fix unrelated menu/alert
v7 - calculations done quicker
v6 - script rewrite/reorder
v1 - v5: Initial test builds
Only follow menu Partition Related -> Scatter Information
Other menus/option are broken/dead ends...
Other things in the MTK folder:simg2img/img2simg are arm source compiled binaries to handle sparse files
file/magic were taken from @osm0sis's AIK (I can't seem to get file to compile)
MTKsplit is used to split boot/recovery images into it's individual parts. Normal images will split into 3; 1 = img ANDROID! header, 3 = kernel (zImage) and 5 = ramdisk (ramdisk). MTK images split into 5; 1,3,5 as before with 2 and 4 being additional headers.
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP/AROMA SPFlasher, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
HypoTurtle
Source Code: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8WPOq9wZyKxfktHVWgxbW9nYmtJd1ZWc2RIM1NXUU5pSXpramg0bVBYYUdyRDhid3hwM3c
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: V8
Stable Release Date: 2015-09-03
Created 2015-09-03
Last Updated 2015-09-03
Current StatusMTK-64bit_SoCs-v8 .zip will output the partitions that it deems are incorrectly sized in the scatter.txt and will also check the .img/.bins in the SPFlash folder and determine what should go where and will determine if the partition is large enough for the respective .img/.bin
SPFlash-v1.zip will flash the entire contents of /sdcard/SPFlash folder
SPFlash-v3.zip allows selection of files /sdcard/SPFlash folder to install and has a backup option
Improvements NeededFor SPFlash-v2 will add a basic menu select option for what you want to flash...
In future versions will add backup option and partition resize
Will start to look at resize...
Derivative Work - using scatt and part from #1
ScatterfixGenerating a fixed scatter from a 'broken one'
Code:
[size=1]#!/sbin/sh
ldr=`pwd`
scatterfix(){
scatt \${b} \${c} \${d}
part \${p} \${q} \${r}
scttrbfr=`cat "${scatterloc:-$ldr}/scatter.txt"`
while IFS=" " read -r a b c && read -r d e f <&3; do
if [ $a = $d ]; then
if [[ ! ${b} = "DONT_USE" && ${b} != ${e} ]]; then
scttrafter="${scttrbfr//${b}/${e}}"
scttrbfr=`echo "${scttrafter}"`
fi
if [[ ! ${c} = "DONT_USE" && ${c} != ${f} ]]; then
scttrafter="${scttrbfr//${c}/${f}}"
scttrbfr=`echo "${scttrafter}"`
fi
fi
echo "${scttrbfr}" > ${scatterloc:-$ldr}/scatter-new.txt
done </tmp/scatter 3</tmp/parted-new
}
scatterfix
diff ${scatterloc:-$ldr}/scatter.txt ${scatterloc:-$ldr}/scatter-new.txt[/size]
Problems to fixThe code will change any hex value deemed wrong to a new calculated value - there is a chance that 4 values are the same but only one/two are wrong - to fix will need to add a loop through scatterfix until the scatter-new.txt generated is actually correct.Resize Userdata/IntsdMore of a precursor - bugs fixed and maintained by @odigitech
Thread located here
Some Dev. QuestionsBefore adding the resizing partitions (Firmware Upgrade) option:
1. Is the preloader header custom or generic; and does it change when flashing the proloader?
2. Is there an actual function to the BPLGU/APDB files other than some sort of device/system check?
For v7 trying to add a backup + make installable zip option:
Have done it with basic dd backups; would prefer to use sparse/simg2img but simgimg can't seem to use zipped .img's; have looked into using dat/sdat2img but that would require getting python to run in recovery (unless I'm mistaken).
Have added the simplistic option as v7...
odigitech said:
@HypoTurtle I have made a modified version of MTKsplit with more human-friendly names, its in my Drive folder, if it's any use.
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Thanks, I have updated mine to support non-MTK header-ed boot/recovery.imgs -- can't hurt to make it human readable I suppose.
MTKsplit will be used in the next uploaded version (v8) in the form of a simplistic porting tool...
Should be uploaded on Monday/Tuesday
odigitech said:
You made it work for non-MTK also? Nice one, is it on your Drive?
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Should be... but I'll update it with the human-readable version now.
It's not vigorously tested; and not as robust as the (un)mkbootimg binaries out there but it seems to do the job.
@HypoTurtle: on my Jiayu s3, the Germans have been working on android 5.1.1 for it and so far it is great. I installed beta 3 and the next day they released beta 4. Rather then getting out the laptop, I thought I'd use your script, so I got the files needed, I got your script and set it up as the instructions. But when I ran the script, it didn't find the system.img file, and didn't give it to me as an option. I verified that the file was there on disk, but I was never given a check box to select it for flashing. Any logs I can send you to try and figure out why?
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@HypoTurtle: on my Jiayu s3, the Germans have been working on android 5.1.1 for it and so far it is great. I installed beta 3 and the next day they released beta 4. Rather then getting out the laptop, I thought I'd use your script, so I got the files needed, I got your script and set it up as the instructions. But when I ran the script, it didn't find the system.img file, and didn't give it to me as an option. I verified that the file was there on disk, but I was never given a check box to select it for flashing. Any logs I can send you to try and figure out why?
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Is it just the system.img that doesn't appear? And are you using internal or external SD?
HypoTurtle said:
Is it just the system.img that doesn't appear? And are you using internal or external SD?
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Just system.img, and external_sd
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AlexZap said:
Just system.img, and external_sd
Sent from my KFTHWI using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Can you post the scatter; the menu items are just an existence check.
[ if *.img/*.bin from scatter exists in SPFlash folder then you are given the option to flash it ]
(Just noticed that it will stall if you try and install and there are no valid img/bin files present)
HypoTurtle said:
Can you post the scatter; the menu items are just an existence check.
[ if *.img/*.bin from scatter exists in SPFlash folder then you are given the option to flash it ]
(Just noticed that it will stall if you try and install and there are no valid img/bin files present)
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Screenshot of the folder, and the scatter. I checked it and it looked fine.
AlexZap said:
Screenshot of the folder, and the scatter. I checked it and it looked fine.
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Ah yes - this problem is caused by the amount of items shown - I have it set to show 3, 5 or 12. It will only show 12 (more than 5) if there are 12 things to flash. From your screenshot you have 7 items to be flashed (trustzone gets flashed twice), so you will miss two items - the second flash of trustzone.bin and system.img.
Hope that makes sense; I can alter it to work with 6+; but you should be able to adjust it to work as described above. the reason I did it this way was that otherwise it would look a bit messy - I suppose I could add a 7 option.
HypoTurtle said:
Ah yes - this problem is caused by the amount of items shown - I have it set to show 3, 5 or 12. It will only show 12 (more than 5) if there are 12 things to flash. From your screenshot you have 7 items to be flashed (trustzone gets flashed twice), so you will miss two items - the second flash of trustzone.bin and system.img.
Hope that makes sense; I can alter it to work with 6+; but you should be able to adjust it to work as described above. the reason I did it this way was that otherwise it would look a bit messy - I suppose I could add a 7 option.
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Ahhh... Not a. Problem then. I don't really need to flash anything besides system and boot. I just included the rest for completness. I'll take one out and let you know how it goes.
On a side note, any reason for these (3, 5, and 12)? An not just everything that is there?
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HypoTurtle said:
Some Dev. QuestionsBefore adding the resizing partitions (Firmware Upgrade) option:
Q1. Is the preloader header custom or generic; and does it change when flashing the proloader?
Q2. Is there an actual function to the BPLGU/APDB files other than some sort of device/system check?
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A1 - Generic, MTK preloader has been the same since armv7 to armv8. Yes, dd backup copy needs to be clean up of the header & footer, more info then checkout with AlexZap... :good:
A2 - Not all MTK firmware include it, it contains the IMEI refer to here for more info or a single link that explained everything... :good:
AlexZap said:
Ahhh... Not a. Problem then. I don't really need to flash anything besides system and boot. I just included the rest for completness. I'll take one out and let you know how it goes.
On a side note, any reason for these (3, 5, and 12)? An not just everything that is there?
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Not sure if you missed the edit. It was more for cosmetic reasons - I could have had say 12 files being displayed but if there's only one file to flash you would have a screen with a lot of blank entries. 3, 5 and 12 seemed the most appropriate without going down the route of creating a menu for all possible entries.
3 being typical install (system/boot and perhaps blank cache/userdata to wipe); 5 as 3 but with custom etc.
I figured that anyone with more than 5 flashable items in there would have dumped the entire SPFlash ROM which I calculated as ~12 items.
yuweng said:
A1 - Generic, MTK preloader has been the same since armv7 to armv8. Yes, dd backup copy needs to be clean up of the header & footer, more info then checkout with AlexZap... :good:
A2 - Not all MTK firmware include it, it contains the IMEI refer to here for more info or a single link that explained everything... :good:
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A2. I don't thing it contains the IMEI - but it is the database that the IMEI is coded against; I'm not aware of any devices (other than the P6000) suggesting that you recode the IMEI on an upgrade from KK to LP so there is probably not an issue here.
i never use it myself, typically MDRT is able to recover it on mine, feedbacks from fellow XDA member is that, that is the only way that they manage to recover IMEI on their MTK...
On 2nd thought, BTW, i'm using intel nowadays :laugh: IMEI & calibration info is at a hidden partition, same as Samsung & Qualcomm devices that reside at /efs partition, how did MTK IMEI survive Factory Reset since it is at /data/nvram, i wonder, never really thought about it...
yuweng said:
i never use it myself, typically MDRT is able to recover it on mine, feedbacks from fellow XDA member is that, that is the only way that they manage to recover IMEI on their MTK...
On 2nd thought, BTW, i'm using intel nowadays :laugh: IMEI & calibration info is at a hidden partition, same as Samsung & Qualcomm devices that reside at /efs partition, how did MTK IMEI survive Factory Reset since it is at /data/nvram, i wonder, never really thought about it...
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On the 64bits at least it is also on a hidden partition (nvram) - and it just gets copied to /data/nvram or something (ie. its not mounted but it's files are there). The DB files etc are present in /system as well as in the full SPFlash ROM so I guess things like MTKEng and apps like chamelephon use that when setting/'fixing' the IMEI.
What are the file formats used by intel stock ROMS? This tool isn't really MTK dependant - it's GPT partition dependant (with a scatter for validity check- I'll post a bear minimum of what a 'scatter.txt' needs to have).
Anyway v8 added - so that files to flash aren't hidden (max. 12 files).
Hmm, further digging seems MTK IMEI is at /dev/nvram, same thing happening on intel, users just never spell out everything, they use the format/ erase flash/ emmc that wipes out the IMEI partition but never tell...
i think on the X3, its not possible as its NOT an Android image file but proprietary fls file which they got it when they acquire infineon i think...
Manual fastboot/ dd backup/ restore & you'll end up with a brick device, ATM, no custom recoveries that boot on the x3, i haven't figure out how to repack its recovery that has three separate different region that requires three proprietary download file that packs it together into a fls file & only their FlashTool_E2 is able to download it correctly...
Can't really understand infineon/ intel for developing such cheap device but with such high end software tools...
Infocus M810/T/U thread. (Also wth interesting things for m812 holders.)
Infocus m810 thread on facebook
Note:
All roms on this page are remade to use with Infocus m810 so don't flash on m812. MULTILANGUAGE
Bootloader unlock (m812/m812):
Custom recovery (m810/m812):
SUT flashable images (SUT Factory tool 3.0.8):
SUT 3.1.4 cracked.
Video tutorial SUT flashing on Android 6
ROMS M812(A/I) VN2/PHX:
Android 5.0.2 m812 OFFICAL sut. (Suitable for m810 too) to be used with SUT
cm13 for m812(a) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68355126&postcount=1110
ROMS M810(T/I/U):VNA
25/07/16 CM13 beta 2 (release) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67901403&postcount=1074
20/03/16 Android 6 custom ROM (ported from m812 ver 617A firmware)
23/02/16 Android 6 custom ROM (ported from m812 ver 6130 firmware)
27/12/15 Android 5.1.1 (internal version 511C(D updated)) (port from m812 ver 511C firmware)
Official Android Kitkat 4.4.2 (VNA-1640-0-00WW-A02)
Older roms
Older ROMs are designed for recovery installation and need some knowledge:
Before the installing of thiose ROMs you must be common with Adb/fastboot driver and installation. working fastboot.exe and adb.exe here
Im the author of this work. So feel free to ask and report.
All you install from here is on your responsibility.
m810.ROM Android 5.0.2: (October 2015) MULTILANGUAGE.
This ROM is full upgrade, so its able to install over Android 4.4.2 ROMS.
How tot install: Russian installation site
1. Put the zip file to sdcard.
2. Connect phone by USB cable. Press and hold volume down+power buttons
(10s), when phone restarts, release power button after vibrating and keep
holding volume down button until FASTBOOT message appear on screen.
3. Download boot recovery https://yadi.sk/d/v_LrtBVdk8pAj and place in fastboot/adb
folder
4. Run in cmd: fastboot boot tw101_recovery_repack_by_titovich.img
5. When recovery booted, Choose firmware UPDATE502_M810_v1.zip and
install.
In the end you should get this error: apply parsed perms lsetfilecon from
/cache to u_object_r:cache_file:s0 failed operation not supported on transport
endpoint set_metadta: some changes failed.
Ignore it. Its issue of recovery.
6 Besides, ROOT and Xposed for 5.0.X framework preinstall can be copied to
sdacard and installed same time after rom installed from boot recovery.
7. Hold power button 10 sec and reboot.
Enjoy.
5.0.2 DOWNLOAD
m810.ROM Android 5.1.1A 08/10/15 The beta version of Lollipop
5.1.1A
ROM from official 511A m812.
Same install instructions as above
Main changes
-Wifi reception better;
-GPS;
-Added buttons config, e-compass, g-sensor calibrations to display menu .
5.1.1 DOWNLOAD.
XPOSED for 5.1.1 . ROOT
Note Xposed from version 5.0 and 5.1 are different!
To flash via SUT:
ODEXED ROM Android 5.1.1B 11/15 The beta version of Lollipop
5.1.1B from official m812 511B update ROM. |For SUT installer. With
unbricking feature.
- ROM designed for odexed files so it contains resized partition for system
(by titovich). means one you install the partition table will remain - 2.5gb for
system. original system parttion is less 2gb. You will be able to install all
m810 roms but I noticed you.
-not for XPLOSED framework. The ROM is full odexed. So don't try Xposed it
will fail;
-minor changes from my side diff to previous ROM;
-fixes from Infocus to battery life.
bugs: haptics not working for hard buttons (to be fixed)
To be installed via SUT utility SUT 3.0.8: DOWNLOAD
-install SUT (drivers will be installed with SUT);
-download zip with nb0 image. Unzip.
-open nb0 image file in SUT.
-Check "Normal Download" and "Erase data".
-Download ignore warning messages.
-Flash will complete in less than 1 min.
5.1.1B for SUT DOWNLOAD LINK2
EOL
Tweaks and enchantments :
M810 service manual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68520451&postcount=1123
Edit boot logo m81X
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68956713&postcount=1163
Other party hears the noise durine the phone call
build.prop file
persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=false
Secret codes:
*#*#4636#*#*, *#*#653837#*#*, *#*#76278#*#* Settings.
Note, never tap "USA Band", otherwise you will need to reflash modem part or firmware to make phone back to work.
*#*#873#*#* Upload service
*#*#225#*#* Calendar
*#*#2324636#*#* , *#*#232#*#*, *#*#23273#*#* ,*#*#233#*#*, *#*#231#*#*, *#*#2324678#*#* CDA
*#*#278#*#* CPUDaemon
*#*#324#*#* DebugCfg
*#*#368#*#* Device manager
*#*#3721#*#*, *#*#6721#*#*, *#*#372#*#*, *#*#672#*#*, *#*#4867#*#* High Temperature Monitor
*#*#744#*#*, *#*#628#*#* Mobile Assistant
*#*#787#*#* PackageUsageTool
*#*#227#*#* Pandora Box
*#*#272#*#* Permission Control
*#*#33546#*#* Permission Detection
*#*#793#*#*, *#*#795795#*#* Power Detective
*#*#795#*#* power Monitor
*#*#277#*#*, *#*#3277#*#* Stability Monitor
*#*#28274663#*#* TeleService
Themes pack for 511B/C:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64725810&postcount=429
Disable buttons backlight. (pale blue led shine instead). ROOT needed.
Replace system\lib\hw\lights.msm8974.so to get rid of buttons backlight. Instead, PALE blue led will be on.
Don't forget to backup the original file.
Advanced users can control that API /sys/devices/virtual/input/touch/light_led (with echo 0,1)
There is no any other control to disable or enable it.
XPOSED framework can't do anything too
Noise fix. When party on other side is claiming on noise above your voice.
This is typical issue of dual mic QUALCOMM devices on 5+ Androids. Edit built.prop
persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=true change to false
Enable DIAG port for QXDM (QPST). Rooted.
adb shell
su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config diag,serial,mass_storage,adb
Increase speaker volume
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64566136&postcount=330
Sound volume mod working on m810
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DOo7sT_JIs8
IMEI, Serial number, MEID, MAC, BT changer. Service tool (m810/m812) DANGEROUS!!!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3Wy4Ok3qGszcmZlMDFCbGdwUjQ
I was trying to follow up this conversation on 4pda but i don't speak russian and google translate does a terrible job.
So a couple of questions:
Is this a multilanguage rom?
Does 2g-3g-4g work?
What about wifi?
Thanks.
will Infocus m810 get android 5.1???
there is an ota update for m812 to android 5.1 but i am unable to find the file.
My phone its on the way.Im interesting this thread
sknipas said:
I was trying to follow up this conversation on 4pda but i don't speak russian and google translate does a terrible job.
So a couple of questions:
Is this a multilanguage rom?
Does 2g-3g-4g work?
What about wifi?
Thanks.
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Yes, its Multilanguage.
2g-3g-4g work
sknipas said:
there is an ota update for m812 to android 5.1 but i am unable to find the file.
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If you find it, pls share, it can be used for further development.
@ heineken78
Thanks for coming here at XDA
I am daily following your good works at 4PDA and I am actually with Titovich's 5.02 rooted and i feel more than satisfied.
I take the opportunity to send you my grateful Thanks.
I will install the new update and let comment as well. I hope and wish the system repartitioning will not give any issue ( I don't like playing with root partition!!).
Question: Was not possible to make the system file as lean as possible , eg removing apk that are unnecessary or available at Playstore for everybody choice in order to avoid this modification.
Regards
good work bro. looking for rom based on 5.1 . following this thread
lolo9393 said:
@ heineken78
Question: Was not possible to make the system file as lean as possible , eg removing apk that are unnecessary or available at Playstore for everybody choice in order to avoid this modification.
Regards
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Stock reserved place in m810 for system partition is ~1,6 gb. Making firmware less, won't bring any changes, unless repartitioning it to lets say 1,1 gb. This operation needs lot of system knowledge from people who will install it.. And profit of changes will be only 500 mb? is nothing.
m812 has partition of 3 gb, that's huge, but suitable for oxdexed roms.
repartition means- you need to change start sectors of emmc in order to set sizes of system, cache. Everything before those partitions remain the same.
Ok, tweak as promised
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63576292&postcount=2
Wow,wonderful news... i will test it,downloading...
Hi Guys!
I would like to ask that ROM by titovich, which languages contains?
Thanks
@ heineken78
I've just finished the new Rom install. I followed instructions and had no issue . Rebooted via recovery and installed my stuffs.
-Wifi reception is the same as before and always weaker than my other phones. (minus 8 db)
-GPS IS NOT GETTING ANY FIX. 25 SAT in view and no one fixed.
-New Rom is a HUGE bit of improvement and feel more pleasant and very fast.
-DISPLAY is vibrant and very well set. Automatic mode is perfect also at night reading. good
- Battery leak in stand by is impressively low. less 1% full night. very good
THANKS TO THE TEAM BUILDING FOR THIS REALIZATION.
Can we suggest next challenge to make unlock the 3G 900Mhz Euro Band N°8 in a practical way?
I care less about the 4G...
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[email protected] said:
Hi Guys!
I would like to ask that ROM by titovich, which languages contains?
Thanks
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Indonesian/Deutch/ENGLISH/Espanol/Filipino/FRENCH/Portugues/VIET/Russian/chinese/ and 2 symbolic i can't know ....sorry may be Hebreu,
lolo9393 said:
Can we suggest next challenge to make unlock the 3G 900Mhz Euro Band N°8 in a practical way?
I care less about the 4G...
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Yes Im trying that.
But for now, "adb reboot ftm" to reboot in ftm mode and enable qualcomm diag driver.
Then change nv's as written here and here. Uz mztool to calculate right entry's.
@heineken78
Thanks dude!
Its an official or unofficial translated ROM?
Im just ask the reason of hope, maybe put into some more languages too.
Im get this phone yesterday, it looks really great, but enter the recovery and fastboot mode its terrible.
Do you know TWRP or CWM recovery for this phone?
ilhi, i tried to disable backlight with .rar file you attached and it does work but i
heineken78 said:
TWEAKS:
1. Disable buttons backlight. (pale blue led shine instead). ROOT needed.
Replace system\lib\hw\lights.msm8974.so to get rid of buttons backlight. Instead, PALE blue led will be on.
Don't forget to backup the original file.
Advanced users can control that API /sys/devices/virtual/input/touch/light_led (with echo 0,1)
There is no any other control to disable or enable it.
XPOSED framework can't do anything too
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ilhi, i tried to disable backlight with .rar file you attached and it does work but i can't adjust screen brightness in settings. Now its full bright and can't switch it low or automatic
a1dahiya said:
ilhi, i tried to disable backlight with .rar file you attached and it does work but i can't adjust screen brightness in settings. Now its full bright and can't switch it low or automatic
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Dude, this is patched driver the from the build on first page. Drivers are different on stock502(titovich) so you may have an issue.
what should i do please help me
heineken78 said:
Dude, this is patched driver the from the build on first page. Drivers are different on stock502(titovich) so you may have an issue.
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What should I do, please help me out
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a1dahiya said:
What should I do, please help me out
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What drivers to change or any other change of value .....?
I'm on stock lollipop 5.0.2 rooted
I also tried to replace the patched file with original which I copied before replacing but nothing helped