Hello!
This is my first post and I'm a total noob so please bear with me :laugh:
I need advice on how to root my HTC Desire 826 safely. My friend purchased it for me from China and it came with a whole bunch of stock Bidu apps and bloatware (in Chinese). I just want to root the phone safely and install a ROM that somewhat resembles Android Lollipop.
I came across this website: (system says i can't post any websites, please google "how to root htc desire 826 tutorial"). It looked legit, and I thought this was too good to be true! And then I read some of the comments from the users and it seemed really fishy... None of them had proper English grammar, which is not a big deal, but they had names like Gary Matthews, Pete Boyle, and James McAllister...
Then, I've also read somewhere that some people might want you to install their custom ROM because they've encoded some spyware which could steal your information, and then I got really paranoid.
What should I do? I don't want to brick my phone, and I certainly don't want my security compromised. Your help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Thanks for investigating Bryanrd05! It looks like it might be a long wait
Bryanrd05 said:
I made some investigation and it seems like there is not a confirmed working root process (or at least not by some XDA member) for your phone yet. It's have been launched recently and only in Asia markets so it might take a while. Just be pacient. About the site you tell, you can actually try, it uses Framaroot (a recognized root procedure for other devices) but i do not recommend it at all, at least until someone else with more knowledge to fix their phone in case of some damage tries it.
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I'm sorry but I can't find anything related to your question/device.
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Good luck
Will do Razvan!
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
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Thanks.
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Hi all
Just got myself an Asus TF103C and have been looking at other posts here like http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-transformer-pad-tf103c-tablet-root-t2802995/page5
which helped me to root it.
However I have been reading elsewhere that perhaps a custom Lollipop ROM would help things work a bit smoother.
I have found a couple of pages which claim to outline a method taken from the pages of XDA (although I am so far unable to find it on here) and linking to file downloads that seem a bit suspect:
http://www.rom-lollipop.org/mp3-0/asus-transformer-pad-tf103c-6409.html
and here:
http://lollipop500.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/upgradeupdate-transformer-pad-tf103c-to.html
Can anyone please advise me if these are likely to be legitimate or otherwise?
Many Thanks!
Hi,
I can't find anything relevant on XDA for your device and Lollipop. You can ask about it here,
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
I won't comment on files you found on other sites, other than saying flashing anything is always a risk that will be on your shoulders , on XDA or other sites.... And no one will take responsibility for your device. Flash at your own risk. If it makes you uncomfortable, then don't do it. That's all I can say. ?
Good luck!
Darth said:
Hi,
I can't find anything relevant on XDA for your device and Lollipop. You can ask about it here,
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
I won't comment on files you found on other sites, other than saying flashing anything is always a risk that will be on your shoulders , on XDA or other sites.... And no one will take responsibility for your device. Flash at your own risk. If it makes you uncomfortable, then don't do it. That's all I can say. ?
Good luck!
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Many thanks for the advice!
I will repost in your suggested section.
Cheers!
Hi, can it be that I am overlooking my device on the forums? I have seen many LG devices here that look similar to mine device.
Also if somebody would know to just get stock android on it I would be happy as well . I really hate that vendors add all these random crap to their interfaces. Not that I had many choise , The nexus 5 is just to expensive for me.
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I'm sorry but I can't find anything related to your question/device.
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For forum request we have this thread: *** New Device Forum Requests ***
Good luck
Oh nice . I am guessing the intrest in this device is very low (on the dev side). I think I will just educate myself to make a rom on my own. Shouldn't be that hard right ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908008
Shouldn't be if you want to do something like that.
Good luck
Thread closed, thank you
Hello Members.
The big boss of my wife asks her for this. I have many years experience, but this china crap is hard. After rooting it (with instructions from here, thanks again) and cleaning up all the bloatware, I installed Firefox and CM Launcher. That was all.
I dont find a stock or custom rom with german language for this crap. In the settings are just english and chinese, may korean and japanese too available. Hopefully someone can help me.
Ah and by the way, its not possible for me to install Google Apps.
After installing or move it to system/app it just stops and that was all.
@admins: THANKS for this f*cking great board!
I use it for years and everytime a got a problem with a phone
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I'm sorry but I can't find anything related to your question/device.
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Good luck
Model: P970
System: 4.4.2
CPU: MTK8382,QUAD COR,1.2GHz
BATTERY:3.7V/7000mAh
Name: HOWIN designed by HOWIN ELECTRONICS TRADING L.L.C
MADE IN CHINA
If any further information is required please mail me at
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Model: P970
System: 4.4.2
CPU: MTK8382,QUAD COR,1.2GHz
BATTERY:3.7V/7000mAh
Name: HOWIN designed by HOWIN ELECTRONICS TRADING L.L.C
MADE IN CHINA
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Custom ROM's are specially tailored to the device, so you will need to find a developer who has the same one. However, I couldn't find anything of that make and model.
At any rate, create an account, so you can post in the rest of the site. Particularly, you will want to the [HELP THREAD] Ask ANY Question. Noob Friendly thread of the > General discussion > Questions and Answers forum. Be sure the share the same specs of the device as you did here, so they know what they are working with.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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joel.maxuel said:
Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Custom ROM's are specially tailored to the device, so you will need to find a developer who has the same one. However, I couldn't find anything of that make and model.
At any rate, create an account, so you can post in the rest of the site. Particularly, you will want to the [HELP THREAD] Ask ANY Question. Noob Friendly thread of the > General discussion > Questions and Answers forum. Be sure the share the same specs of the device as you did here, so they know what they are working with.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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Can you tell me from where or how can I find a developer who can make a custom rom for me
KHURRAM22 said:
Can you tell me from where or how can I find a developer who can make a custom rom for me
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Hello.
I would try the above links first. You may find others with the same tablet. Otherwise (and this has been done for other devices, even popular ones), you may need to give a device (same make and model) to an interested developer (as they don't like to build blindly).
Not a whole lot of options, but that is something you can tease out (if there are more) on the General Q&A forum.
Hope this helps.
joel.maxuel said:
Hello.
I would try the above links first. You may find others with the same tablet. Otherwise (and this has been done for other devices, even popular ones), you may need to give a device (same make and model) to an interested developer (as they don't like to build blindly).
Not a whole lot of options, but that is something you can tease out (if there are more) on the General Q&A forum.
Hope this helps.
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rather than taking all this headache do you think installing a ROM of a tablet that shares similar specs will help or would it brick my tablet and I would also like to help people like you i can help in apps can you recommend me where can i find threads about apps
KHURRAM22 said:
rather than taking all this headache do you think installing a ROM of a tablet that shares similar specs will help or would it brick my tablet and I would also like to help people like you i can help in apps can you recommend me where can i find threads about apps
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Hi,
Glad you are interested in helping out!
The > Android Development and Hacking > Android Apps and Games forum contains many apps, and a few questions regarding apps. But really, (it seems) most app questions will go through to the > Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum (the one I linked before - sort of a catch-all question forum for rare devices and not particular to a device at all).
With regards to the tablet, one with similar specs (read....chipset) can help a developer out as a starting point, but the ROM will still need to be customized for that device to avoid bootloop.
Time to release you out into the world! The Purpose of XDA Assist is to point those who need assistance in the right direction, not to be a helpdesk (which I am fine with providing a little extra information, like the above paragraph ). With the forums mentioned in this thread in hand, you should be off to a great start with XDA. Take care.
Hi,
I have purchased the Mijue P7000 plus (I dont know if im allowed can provide links). I have successfully rooted/flashed etc android phones over the past few years but all are "popular phones" with phone specific threads.
It is mtk 6752. Ive browsed a bit and all i can make out so far is, download application thats compatible with mtk 6752, make sure you write down imei, and follow the rooting instructions. Is there any thing i should be wary of? Anyone any experience of this phone or similar? im aware of more than one rooting software. The best rated one is on other computer and cant remember name - It was recently updated to add 6752 to its list.
As for ROM, i dont expect to ever find a custom rom for it (its currently 5.0), i just intend to make manual changes to settings. Ive still to browse for this.
Thanks for reading, hope you have some advice so i dont have a brick
Thanks
Hi there,
I'm sorry but I can't find anything related to your question/device.
Please post that in the forum bellow for more answers from the experts:
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck