I just ordered the A916 from Amazon and I want to start a forum for this device once i make a new kernel and rom. I have always wanted to do this but I always had a phone that there were already excellent roms for. So I should have my device by the middle of the month and I would like to get a head start but can't find any sources for it. I'm sure that where someone got the A850 stock roms should be able to direct me into the right place.
Emm..A916 and A850 is not...the same phone, you might end up bricking. And kernel for A850 is nearly impossible to even find.
This was sent from my fully-Xposed-modded Lenovo A850 rooted stock ROM via XDA mobile app.
I know that their not the same phone or chipset but was just trying to see how and where about you got your sources. There is not alot of info out on the internet right now about these devices. After I posted I found https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/mediatek/ but I don't think mine is listed or I'm looking at it wrong. I will just extract the kernel from the device and modify it from there.
These are the source codes for Android one devices
Any Luck? I bought my nephew the A916 and Havent been able to find much on it for a custom rom. i didnt realize that all of the settings are in chinese and no way to turn on english. I guess thats why it was so cheap :-/
jjeffries0423 said:
Any Luck? I bought my nephew the A916 and Havent been able to find much on it for a custom rom. i didnt realize that all of the settings are in chinese and no way to turn on english. I guess thats why it was so cheap :-/
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This is what I am using http://www.needrom.com/download/lenovo-a916-multilang-root-gapps/
Rooted Lenovo A916
Just bought Lenovo A916, rooted it with kinguser app and removed a lot of junk.
You can hardly find anything left in Chinese on my phone, but I'm still looking for a good Rom.
port
can A916 be port with marshmalow?
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I have bought a UMi X1 from china, am in UK and using giffgaff sim... being playing with the phone since yesterday .. managed to get the internet working by putting giffgaff APN manually, tried to install custom ROM, but all in Chinese, even after you change the language there are still things left in Chinese, so i went back and installed the original ROM phone had. changed the language... phone is quite good, i like the screen and speed is very good as well.
managed to install other apps like Google map, chrome, Skype, and some game.. all work good, but when ever i install them some Chinese permission thing comes up, which i don't understand, but i think i keep clicking green tick and it works
I managed to root it using "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460" tried super user and it works (not sure what benefit i get from rooting, sorry am a noob)
I followed instruction for custom roms from "http://www.gizchina.com/2012/10/28/download-install-umi-x1-custom-rom/", still all Chinese.
if any one have a question regarding this phone usage or any other information they required am willing to answer from my experience of this phone.
I would like to know if any one would be willing to develop a clean miui English ROM or jelly bean for this device? or any one willing to help me to develop a ROM ( would need alot of help as i don't know single thing about developing, but keen to learn).
Hi !
Sorry to not answer to your request but i have one question about this phone that i want to buy. The camera is good? In reality it's a 5MP no? Because it's hard to find review about this phone, i know that is a good phone but nothing about the camera. Sorry for my bad english and thanks
UMI X1 roms
I'm also looking for information to root . But also need a rom . Have you got Clockword mod recovery installed ? Please can some one help us to install CWM recovery to UMI X1. Can we use any other rom developed for other MTK6577 phones as this phone also has MK6577 processor.
Any one interested can look one of first article on this topic in English here . Search gizbeat custom rom in google
For a review and video of phone see following: search in google: exclusive-umi-x1-unboxing-and-hands-on
Official web site: use google to translate : shuame dot com
arndab said:
Hi !
Sorry to not answer to your request but i have one question about this phone that i want to buy. The camera is good? In reality it's a 5MP no? Because it's hard to find review about this phone, i know that is a good phone but nothing about the camera. Sorry for my bad english and thanks
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camera is 8 mp, so yea its good. reason u cant find a review is cause the phone only just been released, 26th oct it was
Okay thank you for your help
munib said:
I'm also looking for information to root . But also need a rom . Have you got Clockword mod recovery installed ? Please can some one help us to install CWM recovery to UMI X1. Can we use any other rom developed for other MTK6577 phones as this phone also has MK6577 processor.
Any one interested can look one of first article on this topic in English here . Search gizbeat custom rom in google
For a review and video of phone see following: search in google: exclusive-umi-x1-unboxing-and-hands-on
Official web site: use google to translate : shuame dot com
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yea, i have done so much to my phone in 1 day, i used shuame tool to install custom roms but kept getting errors, so i installed it manually by going into recovery mod. i installed CWM through google play, but dont know much how to use it, by the looks of it, it not supported with this phone yet. i am on gizchina aswell and asked same question there aswell.
looks like no one is intrested....
how to get some one attention on this?
finally there's a thread about umi (youmi) x1 on xda-dev
i haven't received my phone yet, 7 days using EMS and still in BEIJING seller said because China held presidential election ? so security tighten
use at your own risk : (link with google translate)
ROOT
http://translate.google.com/transla.../general-tutorial/15-2012-02-01-09-52-52.html
RECOVERY:
http://translate.googleusercontent....7.html&usg=ALkJrhh40vjdYk7n_VP5nTRy1eHnFtJpJg
there's also rom link on shuame.com but i don't know wether it's also had english language or not , there's also a custom rom for x1 at lewaos.com
I have received my Umi x1,love it but having real trouble flashing the Umi rom,still cant give up.Hoping others will buy phone with more intelligence than me and post,fingers crossed.
I used this method to ROOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I tried about all the ROMs from Shaume.com
Without keeping track of procedure.. did a lot of flashing and factory reset
I don't know any chinese, so i just pressed buttons with icons I thought would do the job (with the risk of doing something wrong and brick the phone)
There are a few mods wit CWM, so once that one is installed flashing is pretty straightforward.
I'm having trouble to get a GPS fix (the Netherlands).
After trying many different gps.conf files (/etc/gps.conf) and different apps (GPS Status, GPS Test, GPSFix), Manually download EPO files..
Result: 1 time GPS fix with GPS fix.. but thats it
Anyone a bit more luck with the GPS fix?
Something that might be handy:
Boot into recovery: turn off phone first -> hold volume up and then power on phone. release both when UMI logo shows.
Engeneer Mode: "call" *#*#3646633#*#*
Mobileuncle MTK Tools https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox
Will get mine tomorrow, it's just cleared customs. I'll probably do a custom ROM too, but it might take time as I'm having exams till the 26th of this month.
Also, I suggest OP to change the title of this thread to '[discussion] UMI X1' or something like that. Thanks.
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I have received my Umi x1,love it but having real trouble flashing the Umi rom,still cant give up.Hoping others will buy phone with more intelligence than me and post,fingers crossed.
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same here, ill wait for a proper english rom specialy jelly bean or miui, with proper english instruction. still hoping some developers will get intrusted in UMi X1.
yash3339 said:
Will get mine tomorrow, it's just cleared customs. I'll probably do a custom ROM too, but it might take time as I'm having exams till the 26th of this month.
Also, I suggest OP to change the title of this thread to '[discussion] UMI X1' or something like that. Thanks.
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can i change the title as i started it? if yes, how?... or only admin can do that
battery can be extended by getting. “One power guard” and is available for free from XDA: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901526).
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can i change the title as i started it? if yes, how?... or only admin can do that
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You can do it too, click on 'edit post' and then 'go advanced'. Or maybe a new thread can be started too.
Thanks.
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You can do it too, click on 'edit post' and then 'go advanced'. Or maybe a new thread can be started too.
Thanks.
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pridz said:
I have received my Umi x1,love it but having real trouble flashing the Umi rom,still cant give up.Hoping others will buy phone with more intelligence than me and post,fingers crossed.
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HI I to am in the same boat love the phone bur struggling to root then flash.Like you wont give up good luck.:good:
pridz said:
HI I to am in the same boat love the phone bur struggling to root then flash.Like you wont give up good luck.:good:
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Thanks for the review!
New ROMs available on:
http://www.romzj.com/resources/other.html?view=roms&cid=224
This one fixed the battery drain problem I had:
http://www.romzj.com/resources/other.html?view=rom&id=5782
Root is not complete, I tried this:
- unroot with shuame
- root with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 DOES NOT WORK
- root with shuame WORKS
How can I check if a custom ROM is compatible with my phone?
Is it only compatible on a certain phone?
I have a Cherry Mobile Burst, And sadly I can't find a custom ROM for my unit. So I'm asking if there are other custom ROM that I can use??
Thanks!!! :crying:
The only real way is to make sure it specifically states that it IS for your device. If you cannot find one for your device, then you can try to develop one. Even the identical chipset will have different hardware that make the ROMs incompatible.
If it does not say "This ROM is for XXX device" then don't flash it, that's my advice.
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The only real way is to make sure it specifically states that it IS for your device. If you cannot find one for your device, then you can try to develop one. Even the identical chipset will have different hardware that make the ROMs incompatible.
If it does not say "This ROM is for XXX device" then don't flash it, that's my advice.
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Thanks for your advice.. i'm not really good with programming.. Can I ask someone to here to develop a custom ROM for my phone fore free??
I really don't know how to create one.. :crying:
dummypirate said:
Thanks for your advice.. i'm not really good with programming.. Can I ask someone to here to develop a custom ROM for my phone fore free??
I really don't know how to create one.. :crying:
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I doubt it because there is a lot of work that goes into developing a ROM, like hours and hours, so usually phones that not many people have don't really get it, because why develop for a phone that 20 people own when you can develop for one that thousands or millions of people own.
Keep looking, there may a custom ROM out there, does your phone go by another name? Like an actual model number?
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I doubt it because there is a lot of work that goes into developing a ROM, like hours and hours, so usually phones that not many people have don't really get it, because why develop for a phone that 20 people own when you can develop for one that thousands or millions of people own.
Keep looking, there may a custom ROM out there, does your phone go by another name? Like an actual model number?
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nope... just Cherry Mobile Burst.. S180 Burst.. that's all.. :crying:
dummypirate said:
nope... just Cherry Mobile Burst.. S180 Burst.. that's all.. :crying:
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how can i make rom?
is there any process?
Everyone can creatr rom....
See here.......learn some basic knowledge and go on...
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/introduction-how-an-android-rom-is-built
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mine 2 having same problem my phone too is of this type but i found that it use htc drivers 2.0.7 on my window pc i search google that htc wildfire uses that version of drivers so i conclude that custom roms that are compatible for htc wildfire might be compatible for my phone too
do my conlusion is right or wrong plz someone tell me
cheap phones and cust. roms.
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gauravsex said:
mine 2 having same problem my phone too is of this type but i found that it use htc drivers 2.0.7 on my window pc i search google that htc wildfire uses that version of drivers so i conclude that custom roms that are compatible for htc wildfire might be compatible for my phone too
do my conlusion is right or wrong plz someone tell me
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it sucks because cheap are easy to root but impossible top find c. roms for. lgls650 if anyone has a link for me..
p.s. hurry it up on the zmax pro r&d.. i wanna crack this thing. You guys rock !!
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it sucks because cheap are easy to root but impossible top find c. roms for. lgls650 if anyone has a link for me..
p.s. hurry it up on the zmax pro r&d.. i wanna crack this thing. You guys rock !!
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There are no developers that own that device, if they did then there would be ROMs for it.
There is no point in asking or waiting for developers to make ROMs for this device because it will never happen.
You've got a low end device that no one is interested in developing for, you'll have to learn to do it yourself if you want ROMs, that's the only way you'll get ROMS for this device.
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can saomeone give me a link of a website or a blog that has wiko u feel lite MT6735 custom roms in it? I just find it difficult to find a custom rom for my phone. Thank you!
I need a custom ROM for Wiko robby2 i'm not found it who can help me pleas?
I have an Galaxy A50 sm-a505w carrier:XAC, and Bricked my phone by trying to download an incompatible custom ROM,, now that I have recovered, I want to install a custom ROM to used with root. Any custom ROM would be appreciated but I am willing to download Corvus. I will be grateful for any sort of help. ROM name and version with link will be appreciable!!! Thanks in advance!!!
Hi
I recently bought a vibe x2 from a guy in aus who flashes them with a rom so they can run andriod. Long story short my brother updated the lenovo ui so its back to CU operating system (chinese) the guys overseas for the momeng and tried to walk me through reinstalling the rom he uses but i cannot get it to work. Im going to send it to him when he gets back.but during my trawling for lenovo drivers i came across this
]https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/phones/vibe-series/vibe-x2/downloads/DS101342
According to the guy its a complete ROW rom, it has everything youd need to use it but its beyond his skill level.
Ive looked around here a bit but have never seen domeone use this. Does anyone know how to??
(I am a complete noob by the way when it comes to this sort of thing, hardware i can do a little not software/programming, so layman terms appreciated )
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Hi to everyone, I'm just new here and I am not a developer or anything, I only wanted to ask for some help to anyone out there who also facing the same problem as mine and got solved if ever.. Recently I just got this smartphone from cherry mobile (Cherry Mobile Life 2.0) a chip phone which I can say atleast good at daily usage, when i have decided to root it because i have read so many blog telling that rooting your smartphone brings out the full capacity and customization to your phone, luckily i find some way to root my device using some specific software called "KingRoot" but when i decided to go for installing and using custom rom (if ever theres some custom rom for this device) i found nothing, ive searched the web over and over and yet I cant find anything, hope you could help me guys.. sorry for my bad english and thanks in advance for the help..
Still porting.
I'm still working to port CWM on that phone. Since I'm also working as a CE. By the way, I think I was the first one to post the rooting for that phone in Symbianize and Pinoyden #leejinhee #keivinlee
I'm a complete newbie in the Android world (iPhone user), so I'm so sorry in advance if I'm asking a stupid question. So today I bought an Alcatel Hero 2 from Amazon. The device hasn't arrived yet. The device has Android Kitkat on it and from some youtube review videos I knew that the customized Android version installed on the device is chubby so I thought if I can upgrade to vanilla Lollipop then the performance will improve.
There is very little information on the web about the Hero 2. I only found a webpage (can't post a link here because I'm new but google for "upgrade alcatel hero 2 lollipop" and you'll find it) that says one can upgrade to Lollipop, but it seems to be SCAM. Thus I thought it's better to ask here to get trusted answers since I don't want to get into security problems.
I know what ROMs are and have a little background but I don't know where to get trusted ROMs or if it's possible at all to upgrade my phone. I appreciate any answers.
Many thanks in advance!
Probably not, unless Alcatel comes out with its own Lollipop update or more threads appear here for Hero 2 ROMs.
The Hero 2 isn't very popular, or at least well-known, in the US. I'm surprised you even found it for purchase. Was it on the US Amazon site or a foreign version? Got a link? I was interested in a Hero 2, too, but I could never find it, and now it's getting a little long in the tooth.
Sorry this isn't the answer you wanted. Is it an all right phone overall, though? Reviews were generally favorable.
I don't think there is Lollipop rom for your device.
Hi guys,
any news about lollipop update? Im choosing between Hero 2 and LG G3, but Hero 2 is cheaper for me and it has little bit bigger screen. Any advices please?
Feyse
Lollipop rom for Alcatel hero2
Can any one help us tout get lollipop rom on Alcatel hero2, please
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I'm a complete newbie in the Android world (iPhone user), so I'm so sorry in advance if I'm asking a stupid question. So today I bought an Alcatel Hero 2 from Amazon. The device hasn't arrived yet. The device has Android Kitkat on it and from some youtube review videos I knew that the customized Android version installed on the device is chubby so I thought if I can upgrade to vanilla Lollipop then the performance will improve.
There is very little information on the web about the Hero 2. I only found a webpage (can't post a link here because I'm new but google for "upgrade alcatel hero 2 lollipop" and you'll find it) that says one can upgrade to Lollipop, but it seems to be SCAM. Thus I thought it's better to ask here to get trusted answers since I don't want to get into security problems.
I know what ROMs are and have a little background but I don't know where to get trusted ROMs or if it's possible at all to upgrade my phone. I appreciate any answers.
Many thanks in advance!
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Supposedly a working Marshmallow for Hero 2: http://android-4xda.net/tutorial/upgrade-update-alcatel-hero-2/
7.1.2
Hi there, I managed to port a RR rom (7.1.2) for this device. If you still want to try it out let me know, I would make a thread but sadly I can't
Please, if it is not too much trouble, you can update the link
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Hi there, I managed to port a RR rom (7.1.2) for this device. If you still want to try it out let me know, I would make a thread but sadly I can't
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actually I need this rom.
My Hero 8 D820X is bricked (tried to factory reset and sth gone wrong) system crushed, i need to flash anything but can find nothing.
Hero 2 has same CPU, so hopefully it would work
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actually I need this rom.
My Hero 8 D820X is bricked (tried to factory reset and sth gone wrong) system crushed, i need to flash anything but can find nothing.
Hero 2 has same CPU, so hopefully it would work
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This is weird, I looked all over and cannot find any links for original flashing files, not even 4PDA.
But, the rom I ported has no sound (unless you wear headphones), and camera is not working. This was basically just an experiment on trying to port it for first time, but sadly I do not have the device anymore so I won't be able to help much. If you still want to try it, here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/resurrection-remix-5-8-5-alcatel-t3913051
Meanwhile I'll try to keep looking for the original stock ROM for your device, there has to be something.
I'll let you know if I find anything.