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General Information about android

In this thread i will present you with a some information about android custom ROMs and recoveries Android Introduction:laugh:
Android is a linux based operating system designed for smartphones and tablets
It was founded by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, and Chris White in 2003
It is then acquired by google in 2005
The first android phone released commercially is HTC Dream in 2008
Android versions and names
1.0 - -------
1.1 - Petit Four
1.5 - Cupcake
1.6 - Donut
2.0 - 2.1 - Eclair
2.2 - Froyo
2.3 - Gingerbread
3.0 - 3.2 - Honeycomb
4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich
4.1 - 4.3 - Jelly Bean
4.4 - KitKat (recently released)
ROM
Stock ROM : The ROM which came with your device without any modifications
Custom ROM : Custom ROM is the ROM developed by developers on the basis of stock ROM or unofficial ROM developed from source like Cyanogen mod, miui,..etc.
Ported ROM : Ported ROM is the ROM ported from devices of other brands to get the interface of other brands. Ported ROM is also a Custom ROM Example : Xperia UI in samsung and XOLO
RECOVERY
It is a Bootable partition where we can boot other custom ROMs and kernels and erase the system data in our phone(same like Boot manager in PC)
"RECOVERY MODE" : It is the recovery which comes with every phone officially without modification. It has only options to erase user data AND HARD RESET to OEM (original equipment manufacturer) SETTINGS and install official firmware updates from XOLO.
"CUSTOM RECOVERY" : Most commonly used custom recoveries are CWM and TWRP. They both have lot of options than stock recovery. It has options to install custom ROMs, kernels, format system data, create partitions and install different mods
Difference between CWM and TWRP : Both are good in their aspects TWRP is more easy to use and advanced than CWM. Lets discuss the features
In TWRP we can backup any specific partition you want but CWM not you have to take backup as whole in CWM
We can rename the backup in TWRP but in CWM not
File manager option is there in TWRP but in CWM it does not have it
TWRP allows us to use programs like goo manager, ROM toolbox,etc... but in CWM only allowed is ROM manager
ROOT
ROOT in android means it gives superuser permissions to you to install mods, to install custom ROMs and edit system files. ROOT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PERFORMANCE
COMMON INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL CUSTOM ROM
Use volume keys to navigate up and down and power key to select
First backup your stock ROM using recovery or online nandroid backup from playstore if you havent done yet
If you want all your apps back backup using titanium backup (Its in the file section of our group
you should have installed CWM or TWRP in your device (Links are given in files section of our group)
Copy the zip file to external sd
Boot into recovery mode either CWM or TWRP by pressing vol up+power+home buttons before your phone turns on
select wipe data and factory reset
select clear cache (If necessary format system also from mounts and storage menu)
select install update from sd card
Then navigate to the zip file where you have copied the file and select it
Wait until it completes installing it will show update installed successfully when its completed
Now select reboot option
When your device boots you have successfully installed custom ROM in your device
GENERAL SOLUTION FOR ALL PROBLEMS FOLLOW THEM ONE BY ONE UNTIL THE PROBLEM SOLVES
Reboot your phone
Force stop the particular app which creates that problem
wipe data and factory reset

What's the difference between philz recovery and cwm?

Hi everyone, I've been using twrp since I first rooted my nexus 5 but using the recovery tools app I flashed philz recovery and I like it but what are the differences and are there key features I should know about?
Nexus 5, CM11, Franco kernel and Xposed framework

I listed the key features in post 1 of the philz recovery thread.
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TheAlliedFleet said:
Hi everyone, I've been using twrp since I first rooted my nexus 5 but using the recovery tools app I flashed philz recovery and I like it but what are the differences and are there key features I should know about?
Nexus 5, CM11, Franco kernel and Xposed framework
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Backing up what rootSU mentioned below is the list of features in his Philz Recovery thread:
Features:
browse phone with root access using full GUI in Aroma File Manager
terminal access from recovery with root access through Aroma File Manager
Multi Zip Install menu: check multiple zip files to install in a row
Custom Install Zip Mode: set a default folder to start with + browse backward up to the root
TWRP backup and restore support, include full md5 sum support (single and multivolume, compressed and non compressed formats)
Advanced statistics during backup operations shown in color: total backup size, backup size progress, backup time, compression ratio...
optional reboot after custom backups/restores
set special nandroid settings: time zone, toggle md5 check for lightning fast backup and restore, toggle /preload backup and restore, enable nandroid compression using pigz (multi-cpu gzip compression) and choose ors backup target volume
recreate md5 sum check for your cwm backups for compatibility with stock CWM if you need to revert
you can cancel any nandroid operation with back button
create custom_rom.zip from current ROM or from a pre-existing nandroid backup (based on boot, /system and optionally /preload)
nandroid backup path now will be named with current ROM id from build.prop (ro.modversion, then ro.romversion, then ro.build.display.id)
custom backup and restore job list: backup and restore freely any partition combo
support flash modem.bin image files in addition to custom modem.img files, now support for multiple *.bin versions under dedicated folder
during custom restore, you can see the contents of the folder you want to restore from
delete custom or TWRP backups from recovery menu
full wipe before flashing new ROM: wipe user data + format /system and /preload. SD card content is not affected
full support for openrecovery script specifications include all backup and restore options
run openrecovery scripts in 2 modes: on start goomanager boot scripts + one touch menu to either directly open a default path or freely browse for scripts
define ors backup target volume from within Nandroid Settings menu
ors restore path supports stock clockworkmod path or TWRP path
poweroff, reboot to recovery and reboot to download/bootloader mode options
USB mount in recovery
adb root in recovery: just wait about a minute to activate
Overall, Philz Recovery has a lot more features then the standard touch CWMR, such as built in terminal, gui file manger, ability to flash multiple zips and many more (Which are listed above).

Basically, PhilZ is the best of both worlds (TWRP and CWM)

Hi there. I'm currently using the "official" CWM v6.0.4.5, and I do find it quite annoying that it now creates its backups under data/media/clockworkmod instead of the easily accessible .../0 sd partition. I'd love to switch to Philz if only for the theming and OTG support. It looks like it's as simple to use as your standard CWM. So I have two questions: 1) I can just flash the Philz Recovery zip using my current CWM, then just delete the Clockworkmod folder under the data/media folder since I would no longer need it? and 2) Is there an option to backup EFS like in TWRP? Because after reading some of the horror stories on these forums about restoring the EFS partition (granted on a different device), this is definitely something I don't want/need to be able to backup for fear of the possibility of messing anything up.
Thanks for taking the time to help out!

charesa39 said:
Hi there. I'm currently using the "official" CWM v6.0.4.5, and I do find it quite annoying that it now creates its backups under data/media/clockworkmod instead of the easily accessible .../0 sd partition. I'd love to switch to Philz if only for the theming and OTG support. It looks like it's as simple to use as your standard CWM. So I have two questions: 1) I can just flash the Philz Recovery zip using my current CWM, then just delete the Clockworkmod folder under the data/media folder since I would no longer need it? and 2) Is there an option to backup EFS like in TWRP? Because after reading some of the horror stories on these forums about restoring the EFS partition (granted on a different device), this is definitely something I don't want/need to be able to backup for fear of the possibility of messing anything up.
Thanks for taking the time to help out!
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1. Yes
2. Yes but you can disable it.

BirchBarlow said:
1. Yes
2. Yes but you can disable it.
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Great. I've always preferred CWM over TWRP for some reason, but now this gives me the best of both like you said. Thanks!

[AVVIO 777][RECOVERY] [Kitkat] Carliv Touch Recovery v3.3

DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
This is a modified full touch version of CWM Recovery 6.0.5.1 from cm-11.0 branch. Use it with CM-11.0 building environment. My main goal was to bring up a light but features rich recovery with touch support. All the other existent touch recoveries (TWRP, PhilZ, Miui) are just too big for the very small recovery partition that we find in most of MTK phones.
It includes more features than original clockworkmod recovery, and despite the fact that was first made for MTK powered phones, it can be used for other phones as well.
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Features
Full Touch module originally developed by Napstar-xda from UtterChaos Team, using as inspiration the touch module developed by sztupy for SteamMOD;
Aroma File Manager support, ported from sk8erwitskil recovery - reworked and adapted to cm-11.0;
Automatic get mtk partitions size, ported from PhilZ Touch recovery who ported it from Dees-Troy - TWRP;
Separate wipe menu;
Separate power menu;
Advanced backup/restore menu;
Rainbow UI toggler menu;
unique GUI;
the Root solution provided by Chainfire for free on his page;
and some other;
some of the features are inspired from ProjectOpenCannibal Recovery;
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Version 3.3 update (21-apr-2015):
This is the last batch of builds for porting. I won't do that anymore.
- many fixes in code;
- cleaned up the source code;
- reset battery stats option;
- wipe all - preflash option;
- removed nvram backup/restore because it can corrupt the bootloader;
-full track of changes here.
Instructions:
1) Flash using SP Flash Tools: Download the scatter file attached to this post and also the recovery from the download link or from below.
Open up SPFT and load the scatter file you just downloaded.
Locate your recovery.img and make sure that recovery is the only thing checked.
Click on the download button and then connect your phone with the battery either in or out. Depends on you.
After flashing is complete, reboot and enjoy CTR v3.3 :laugh:
2) Flash using Flashify: Download flashify from the play store or get the apk online and install it.
Download the recovery.img and place in on your internal or external sdcard.
Open up flashify and choose recovery and flash the recovery.
3) Flash using mobile uncle tools: Follow the same instructions as flashing using flashify.
Credits
@carliv
me for porting this recovery.

UHANS U300 - Development & Support

In order to keep this thread clean, please use this one to discuss about Development, Support or Software Updates.​
ROMs:
To avoid any possible issue, do not forget to backup your NVRAM so that you won't risk to lose your IMEI. How-to: http://www.anythingultimate.in/2015/11/how-to-backup-your-nvram-partition.html
Stock (Android 6.0)
- V3.03: https://mega.nz/#!TYMyTA5Y!humI30xK0HIz1y5WfnALlK72AAiOtb4NiRzn3y2Fgqs
DO NOT USE THE "Format All & Download" OPTION IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR IMEI! Choose "Download Only" instead.
Previous Releases:
- Not yet.
Flash Tool
- SP Flash Tool v5.1628 for Windows & Linux: https://mega.nz/#F!dYUm0TbB!SWeMLb5Wu1NbRzTPQ8-s_A​
Recovery:
- TWRP 3.0.3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70546519&postcount=5​
Root:
Rooting Methods (if you are on Stock ROM)
- SuperSU (flashable using TWRP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu​
Extras (Root-Only):
Customization
- Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811​
Useful Third-Party Apps:
Battery Life
- Amplify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryansteckler.nlpunbounce&hl=en
- Greenify: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en​

Thanks Alberto, i managed to build a TWRP and a CTR recovery for U300.
Unfortunately TWRP have no working touch because of a kernel issue, but you can use OTG mouse to work on this... Later i will try with latest 3.03 rom and share with community. Regards

megthebest said:
Thanks Alberto, i managed to build a TWRP and a CTR recovery for U300.
Unfortunately TWRP have no working touch because of a kernel issue, but you can use OTG mouse to work on this... Later i will try with latest 3.03 rom and share with community. Regards
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For @jemmini : another device with the same touch issue.

U300 CTR and TWRP recoveries:
https://mega.nz/#!iUdTUb7D!PNZQSPwS3psOWxzBa79AB1qbJ2Si7Qh3aQTUwVmEsww
Download and Install correctly Mediatek Preloader drivers before using Flashtool
( Take care on Windows 8.1/10 drivers, you need to disable driver signature before install
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50pD0mONm44
http://laurentiumihet.ro/technology...-for-32-64-bit-drivers-installation-tutorial/
https://thebroodle.com/microsoft/windows/install-mediatek-mt65xx-usb-vcom-drivers-windows-8-8-1/
Pre Requisite: Unpack all files in a directory on desktop;
- Rename U300 Carliv CTR.img into Recovery.img (if you wanto to flash CTR recovery)
- Rename U300TWRP 3.02 No Touch.img into Recovery.img (if you wanto to flash TWRP recovery, but remember that you need OTG Mouse to use this recovery)
1- With flashtool load MT6750_Android_Scatter.txt
2- Select download and connect smartphone to pc (smartphone must be powered off)… in few seconds will start the process and the new CTR/TWRP will be flashed
P.S after flashing, enter immediately in CTR/TWRP at boot using POWER and VOL + keys at the same time until Logo; it will appear a text menu with 3 options, choose Recovery (first row) with vol- and wait the loading of Custom Recovery.
Please NOTE that CTR recovery could access internal memory that is named ExtraSD (so in install menu, choose zip from ExtraSD).
Move in CTR Recovery with Vol+ and Vol - and confirm with Power key.
Credits: [MENTION]carliv[/MENTION], @jemmini

TWRP 3.0.3 for UHANS U300
TWRP 3.0.3 for UHANS U300
Based on Android 6.0 firmware ver.DK9FA2FWTAG.HSA.UHANS.HB.F.SA.0105.V3.03 / Thu Jan 5 20:12:17 CST 2017
WARNING!! Strictly follow these installation instruction!
Install:
1. Flash the recovery.img using SP FlashTool
2. Enter into TWRP and Install the patch "SuperSU 2.79"
3. Reboot to the system

Thanks for sharing

Main Thread (with reviews and so on) has been replaced: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...ans-u300-information-reviews-5-5-fhd-t3555430

thanks

System.IMG Repack
In order to customized my UHANS U300, I already unpack and repack my System.IMG with various software, tools, script, Cygwin, android kitchen, Assayed Kitchen and also through Linux Mint and Lubuntu... but my phone stuck during boot. (Only display boot image from logo.bin). I believe my repack System.IMG's size was correct but the phone still stuck, and checksum failed. (I disable checksum by change switch from "1" to "0".
Can anybody help me, how to get rid of these?
Thanks in advance guys.

I bought it off ebay cheap (for £35) even though it's almost £200 on gearbest etc. I don't think people would want to clone this phone but wondered how it could be that cheap. My kernel version: 3.18.22 is this the latest update for the phone? I did a factory reset since when I got it it was already set up (even though sold as new) I could see an after-image of the Chinese seller so wanted to be safe rather than sorry. Hope someone can help in getting the most out of this phone/remove bloatware etc and how to check everything's ok?
Also any way to upgrade Android?

How to fix your tablet stuck in recovery (Galaxy Tab 3 Lite)

There is an issue with the kernel source of the tablet. Sometimes, it gets stuck on recovery. But there is a workaround.​1) Custom recovery with touch (TWRP and variants)​
Open the terminal (located under Advanced -> Terminal)
Execute busybox reboot
If it fails, please ask your recovery's maintainer to add busybox support
That's it! You should be rebooting to system.
2) Custom recovery without proper touch (CWM and variants)​No solution for these. Flash TWRP.
3) Stock recovery​Your system is corrupted and cannot boot into system. Flash stock ROM.
Thanks for reading ​