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ALL in ONE thread for HUAWEI HONOR u8860 a.k.a GLORY

This thread is opened to troubleshoot the HONOR issues and find ROM links at one post because there is no dedicated thread for this great phone
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HUAWEI HONOR INTRO
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Model U8860
Platform Android 2.3
Band WCDMA/HSPA+ 900/2100 MHz; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Transfer Rate HSPA+ DL 14Mbps/UL 5.76Mbps
CPU 1.4GHz
Weight 135g
DisplaySize 4.0 inch
Resolution FWVGA( 854x480 pixels)
Camera 8Mega-pixels AF HD camera & 0.3Mega-pixels camera
Memory 512M RAM+ 4G ROM
Extended Up to 32GB micro SD
USB Micro USB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 / Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
AGPSSensors Accelerometer sensor Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Gyro Compass Battery*Capacity 1900mAH
VIDEOS
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAIz7_-Wj1E"
ROMS LINKS​There are CUSTOM' ROM! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!​
OFFICIAL ROMS
ICS V4.0.3
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdownload/downLoadCenter?category=&flay=software&downloadID=NDUwOTg=
GB V2.3.6 OLD(since the the file is not available in Huawei website download in MF)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?knktzjxik9y5aot
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8u2fjh32ralmcrl
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ogb52kgtaj71jdt
GB V2.3.6 updated
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdownload/downLoadCenter?category=&flay=software&downloadID=NDY2NTM=
UNOFFICIAL ROMS
MIUI OFFICIAL CHINA based on V4.0.3
Language Support : ENGLISH/CHINA
"http://bigota.d.miui.com/2.6.29/miui_Honor_2.6.29_8a66d3c1f1_4.0.zip"
MIUI UNOFFICIAL US based on V4.0.3
Language Support : ENGLISH
"http://roms.miui.us/2.7.6/MIUI.us_Honor_v4_2.7.6_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed.zip"
SHENDU OFFICIAL V1.0 based on 2.3.7
"http://download.shendu.com/downloads/shenduos/u8860/ShenDu-u8860-v1.0RC-120708.zip"
DEVELOPERS ROMS
MIUI by doc3000 based on 2.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1596442
CM7 by geno
1, using the latest CM7 source compiler, Chinese missing part finished by the individual, the translation of less than forgive
2, using self-compiled kernel, a number of optimization, turn on more features, the default overclocking (1.4G), can be overclocked to 1.9G
3, adding a personal enhanced script
4, all functions are normal, the FM does not work, front camera upside down (can be placed horizontally normal video)
5, by adding the RE Manager, ING market (do not like to handle)
6, google the addon, add the AGPS server (commonly known as GPS acceleration)
"http://dl.dbank.com/c09vwre63u"
ICS ROM REDUCED-V-4.0.3
This ROM is based on Huawei's official 4.0.3 production, add ROOT permissions, RE File Manager.
ROM does not do the depth changes, but in streamlining procedures.
1, ROM version of the Android ICS 4.0.3;
2, delete the Huawei comes with a lot of applications, leaving only the Huawei input method;
3, comes with the Google calendar, contacts, update plugins;
4, the desktop Google native desktop programs;
5, support the Root;
6 the update RootExplorer to the latest version;
7, add the application market;
8, remove the extra language files;
9, streamline off the excess in other countries TTS voice files;
"http://dl.dbank.com/c0qt17lblh"
U8860 ROM by Geno V3based on 2.3.6
A substantially streamlined, joined boot optimization script
(2) open the HDR camera, Task Manager, use habits
3 Huawei desktop overall official interface can modify the
4 The kernel is the default super-1G, the stand-down back 245m
Off by default keyboard light, you can delete boot script to restore
6.fps not unlock the machine looking for the glory of the final version of the post in July to see how to unlock
Not integrated input method
8.Email does not recommend removing, or point to add new accounts will restart stuck
Support the dual system (not to say that this brush becomes a dual system, you must first have a dual system partition, and then brush this will automatically identify the current partition)
Brushing machine to restart the browser HD support me click on the built-in dolphins can enter the interface do not like to directly deleted.
If you can not, please read the Brush Brush Description:
To the official 2.3 (B522, B518) and successfully ROOT, replace recovery5.0.27,
1 will download the zip Brush package do not extract directly into the SDcard
Hold the volume up + power button is turned on, do not release until well into the recovery mode, enter the advanced mode - reboot to recovery
Recovery, the volume up and down keys / menu Home key to move up and down the power button / Search button to confirm the back key to return to the previous menu level.
Select "Clear all data recovery factory
Select from the SD card, select the Brush package "
6 re-election to select the ZIP file from the SD card "
7 to find just download the zip Brush package confirmed
8 confirmed, Brush, wait about 1 minute to complete.
After brushing, back to the first menu, select "immediately reboot the system restart the phone
"http://dl.dbank.com/c0y9yfx5le"
U8860 ROM by Bones V1 1.4 based on 2.3.6
ROM size: 81.78MB
Android version: 2.3.6
UI type: Android native
Suitable for models: Huawei U8860
Update date :2012-02-23
"http://dl.dbank.com/c06a9zaty3"
INSTALLATION​ HOW TO INSTALL OFFICIAL/STOCK ROM
find the PDF attachment below for step by step procedures
HOW TO ROOT OFFICIAL/STOCK ROM
1. Download the file in the attachment (UPDATE.RAR)
2. Extract u get (update.app)--> Create a folder in SDcard by name "dload" copy update.app in the folder
3. go to Settings --> SDCARD --> SOFTWARE UPDATE --> UPDATE then restart
4. Download SuperOneClick.rar --> extract (below link)
5. start SuperOneClick.exe --> connect the phone to pc via USB cable
6. Click root -- > DONE ENJOY ur device is rooted
http://www.mediafire.com/?8a921g3bvq4uxp9
HOW TO INSTALL CWM V5
1. Download "recovery.img" form attachment
2. Install "Romtoolbox" free version form google market (need root to run)
3. Open the app --> Go to Rootbrowser --> find ".cust_backup" folder --> open "image" folder
4. Rename "recovery.img" to "recovery_backup.img"
5. Copy the downloaded version of "recover.img" and paste in "image" folder (step3)
6. Exit the app --> Switch Off
7. Press "power on" button while holding "volume up"
done u got cwm V5 enjoy
IF U FIND THIS POST HELPFUL CLICK THANKS AND VOTE OR U CAN ALSO DONATE
MORE TO COME ON TROUBLE SHOOTING WILL UPDATE THIS POST FREQUENTLY​

i think there is one similar thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038

how are the roms made by geno and bones wich one are better?

tropblaster said:
how are the roms made by geno and bones wich one are better?
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still i am testing will edit the post soon for update,

tri_zet said:
i think there is one similar thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552038
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Yes and there is already a wealth of information over there. I recommend this thread should be closed instead of having multiple threads acting as a main thread.

trekker99 said:
Yes and there is already a wealth of information over there. I recommend this thread should be closed instead of having multiple threads acting as a main thread.
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hi everybody, unfortunately i've tried to install CWM5 reading information in this thread but my phone when start up give me image error and dont start.
i have used information point on point but brick my phone, please help me.
thank you

Always "Update failed"
I've tried all the different UPDATE.APP versions. And every one of them starts to unpack, and then, just as it's about to start installing,
I get a yellow warning triangle and an "Update failed" message.
Anyone experienced the same or know what to do with this?
I'd like to root the current 2.3.6 or upgrade to ICS or something, but everything just fails
The phone is totally stock from manufacturer, I haven't flashed or done anything.
System information:
Android version: 2.3.6
Build number: U8860V100R001EURC00B875
Kernel:2.6.35.7-perf, [email protected]#1
Any hints or help will be greatly appreciated!

giovandry said:
hi everybody, unfortunately i've tried to install CWM5 reading information in this thread but my phone when start up give me image error and dont start.
i have used information point on point but brick my phone, please help me.
thank you
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download stock rom, take out the sd card connect to pc through some card reader create dload folder extract the downloaded stock rom in the dload folder put back the sdcard, start your phone while holding up & down volume button

mlysgaard said:
I've tried all the different UPDATE.APP versions. And every one of them starts to unpack, and then, just as it's about to start installing,
I get a yellow warning triangle and an "Update failed" message.
Anyone experienced the same or know what to do with this?
I'd like to root the current 2.3.6 or upgrade to ICS or something, but everything just fails
The phone is totally stock from manufacturer, I haven't flashed or done anything.
System information:
Android version: 2.3.6
Build number: U8860V100R001EURC00B875
Kernel:2.6.35.7-perf, [email protected]#1
Any hints or help will be greatly appreciated!
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download stock rom B866 then install and try to root stock rom 2.3.6 or just normally install ics

trekker99 said:
Yes and there is already a wealth of information over there. I recommend this thread should be closed instead of having multiple threads acting as a main thread.
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if u want to close your most welcome

I'm having issues :/ I can't seem to get my old number off my phone :/ I live in the middle of no where and I can't get my old phone number off my phone. Ideas?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

Does the custom recovery.img (in the attachements' section) work for ICS ??
The answer is just yes or no.
THANK YOU!

Please update this thread with newer roms
[email protected] Mod V2 [clear edition]
4.2.2 [ROM+KERNEL 3.0.87][LINARO] SLIMBEAN 8.0 | SALUT HALO! (MAJ)

greatkhali123 said:
HOW TO INSTALL CWM V5
1. Download "recovery.img" form attachment
2. Install "Romtoolbox" free version form google market (need root to run)
3. Open the app --> Go to Rootbrowser --> find ".cust_backup" folder --> open "image" folder
4. Rename "recovery.img" to "recovery_backup.img"
5. Copy the downloaded version of "recover.img" and paste in "image" folder (step3)
6. Exit the app --> Switch Off
7. Press "power on" button while holding "volume up"
done u got cwm V5 enjoy
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Hi, i manage to change my recovery with this method but do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0, when i reboot i have this message :
Image signature verify fail!
Your boot/recovery image may have an incorrect signature.
Please update your image to a signature official one.
You can remove battery for power down.​
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i remove the battery put in place and push "Volume - Volume + Power" to have the purple screen but the directory doesn't mount.
I have a backup of original file (amss.mbm, boot.img, cust.img, EMMCBOOT.MBM, recovery.img) but i can't find a way to push into the phone with ADB command or with standard way.
I also try to push the dload directory of different version of official ROM (B866, B926, B924, B927, B919, B932) to an MicroSD card but it always end with an error at Step 2/2 (install) with this message :
Firmware update
Step 2/2
Install
Update failed​
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when i check my MicroSD card i have a new file in the dload directory called sd_update.log with this text inside :
Failure: OSBL°æ±¾Æ¥Åäʧ°Ü.
dload_sd_ram_data_proc->(retry >= DLOAD_RETRY) failed!
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I search a long time to find a solution for this but don't find anything.
If somebody have a solution for this i really apreciate your help.

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Killerdog said:
Hi, i manage to change my recovery with this method but do it with TWRP 2.7.1.0, when i reboot i have this message :
i remove the battery put in place and push "Volume - Volume + Power" to have the purple screen but the directory doesn't mount.
I have a backup of original file (amss.mbm, boot.img, cust.img, EMMCBOOT.MBM, recovery.img) but i can't find a way to push into the phone with ADB command or with standard way.
I also try to push the dload directory of different version of official ROM (B866, B926, B924, B927, B919, B932) to an MicroSD card but it always end with an error at Step 2/2 (install) with this message :
when i check my MicroSD card i have a new file in the dload directory called sd_update.log with this text inside :
I search a long time to find a solution for this but don't find anything.
If somebody have a solution for this i really apreciate your help.
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i have the same problem with same result but now i'm looking for latest official firmware
i hear from someone if you have cwm you will be fine case you can reflash rom with it
links expired! hope to find new links.

U920 dual core MTK6577

Thread for the U920 dual core MTK6577 chip phone.
This phone is quite similar to the N9770 phone. I think you can safely distinguish both thru the relative position of the flaslight and main camera and that of the aux. camera and the proximity/light sensor. The U920 has the flashlight at the left of the main camera:
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(note also that the direction the SD card must be inserted is from right to left). Also, the aux. camera is at the left of the earphone and the proximity/light sensor at its right:
I sucessfully rooted the device using this method (I have used v10, suppose later versions will also do the trick): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I sucessfully flashed it using this ROM (all N9770 ROMs I have tried did not work on the U920 because of the screen drivers for the U920 are different from those on the N9770. All my attempts to flash the U920 with a N9770 ROM resulted in a white screen):
http://www.4shared.com/get/wTPQ-jRe/U920.html
The drivers I have used are:
Main camera: ov5647_raw
Aux. camera: gc0329_yuv
LCD: W500756AAA
There is some debate about the main camera on this device being a 5Mpixel or 8Mpixel one. The main camera seems to be an OmniVision OV5647 and this is a 5Mpixel device. In any case the photos taken with the U920 can be up to 8Mpixel. I have no clue about the truth: the main camera being a 5Mpixel OV5647 producing 8Mpixel images thru interpolation or the camera being other one 8Mpixel capable camera.
You can use this recovery to install the CWM:
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8997938_69770831_103351?directDownload=true
Unfortunately I was able to use this CWM neither to install patches nor to make backups/restores of the ROM. The CWM complains about not being capable to mount some filesystem, so use at your own risk (it did not brick my device, simply it was useless for me). Also, this recovery will disable the fast reboot function, so I finally removed it and reinstalled the stock recovery.
I have found an issue involving the proximity/light sensor. There is a single TMD2771 chip for both light and proximity sensors. When the phone app (or any other app) uses such chip as a proximity sensor (in order to turn the screen off when the phone is on ear) the TMD2771 chip gets "blocked" as a proximity sensor until the next reboot, it will no longer work as a light sensor until you boot the phone. Thus, after making a call, the screen autobrightness does not work. This problem manifests itself no matter how you activate the proximity sensor (you can use the phone app or any other app that accesses the proximity sensor), after using it the light sensor ceases to work until the next reboot (checked not only with the screen autobrightness, but also with other apps that access the light sensor in any way).
To solve this I have hacked the Phone.apk app in order to disable it for accessing the proximity sensor. You can download this hacked Phone.apk from here:
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8997938_69770831_103379?directDownload=true
To launch a soft reset press simultaneously the power and home buttons for 5-10 seconds, then release them and power on the device.
Hope this helps. Regards.

U920+
This is my phone:
Gerät: e1911_v77_zgtx6_20120904
Modell: U920+
Board: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Produkt: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Marke: alps
Hersteller: alps
CPU+ABI: armeabi-v7a
Bootloader: unknown
Radio: unknown
Hardware: mt6577
Release: 4.0.9
SDK: 15
Typ: user
Build: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.5
Rooting was successful as described.
I have flashed the recovery.
If I want to make a backup (CWM), the error message: Can't mount / system
Will the Rom (20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6) work on my U920 +?
If the drivers are included in the Rom?
Sorry for my bad english!
Thanks in advance

Not sure about the differences between the U920+ and the U920. Evenmore, the ROM for the U920 I linked is older than your current ROM so I cannot recommend you to flash the older ROM if you do not have the original 20120904_e1911_v77_zgtx6 ROM file (in case things go wrong...).
Do you have the original 20120904_e1911_v77_zgtx6 ROM files? If so it would be nice to post them.
Your problems with CWM do also occur in my device.
In case of the ROM I've linked the drivers are included inside the ROM files, you will need the SP_MDT tool to select them.

U920+
I'm searching last weeks for a Rom for the U920+ (20120904_e1911_v77_zgtx6)
I made a RomDump.But when read the RomDump with the flash-tool I only get error messages.
If anyone has a working ROM for my phone, please report.

lauterohre said:
This is my phone:
Gerät: e1911_v77_zgtx6_20120904
Modell: U920+
Board: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Produkt: e1911_v77_zgtx6
Marke: alps
Hersteller: alps
CPU+ABI: armeabi-v7a
Bootloader: unknown
Radio: unknown
Hardware: mt6577
Release: 4.0.9
SDK: 15
Typ: user
Build: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.5
Rooting was successful as described.
I have flashed the recovery.
If I want to make a backup (CWM), the error message: Can't mount / system
Will the Rom (20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6) work on my U920 +?
If the drivers are included in the Rom?
Sorry for my bad english!
Thanks in advance
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Hello,
Can U write exactly how did U root the phone? i used method posted in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 but it says it cant find some path....
Pleas help....:fingers-crossed:
PS: i've got the same phone as U, i use win 7 64b, and have mt6577 android phone drivers installed succesfully

U920+
Hello,
I have done the same way. (with Win XP)
The second possibility is (if your Phone is really same with mine) a rootet boot.img flash to the phone.
The rootet boot.img you can download here:
chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?31722-Suche-Root-Tutorial-f%C3%BCr-Star-Note-U920&p=342742&highlight=U920#post342742
It works, I have tested. Best of all you save first your orginal boot.img.
My unrootet boot.img you can download here: rapidshare.com/#!download|872p12|1407391005|boot.img|6291|0|0
If you find a working custom recovery or firmware for our phone please tell me.

After the software update my phone screen is white. I do it. However the imei number is missing. My phone firmvvare file is 20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6. Hovv do I restore? I dont have the old number. My device is U920. I tried root my phone, but the screen is white when i finished root. Thanks for helping.

Have you selected the proper display driver?
I do not know a way to get the old IMEI numbers but to check the sticker under the battery. If your phone lacks such sticker simply generate a pair of new IMEI numbers. When you have the numbers (old or generated) use a tool to generate the MP0B_001 file and copy it in the correct folder. Your phone must be rooted to be able to do that.

emece67 said:
Have you selected the proper display driver?
I do not know a way to get the old IMEI numbers but to check the sticker under the battery. If your phone lacks such sticker simply generate a pair of new IMEI numbers. When you have the numbers (old or generated) use a tool to generate the MP0B_001 file and copy it in the correct folder. Your phone must be rooted to be able to do that.
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Hovv can I root my phone? Hovv can I generate the MP0B_001 file, vvhat kind of program vvhat I need?

morio005 said:
Hovv can I root my phone? Hovv can I generate the MP0B_001 file, vvhat kind of program vvhat I need?
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First Step -
Backup you boot.img using "Read Back" of the Flash-Tool. (Help is here http:/ /tinyurl. com/8p6os4q)
Start Address: 0x0000000000F88000
Length: 0x00600000
Second Step -
Follow the instructions from ColonelZap rooting the U920.
Third Step -
Go straight away and flash your original ROM.
BOOT.IMG for Firmware is E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120726: http ://ge.tt/ 1pL4EvM/v/0?c :highfive:
Look here : http :// colonelzap.blogspot. de/2012/07/ star-note-ii-n9770-mt6577-dual-core. html
Don't like the policy

lauterohre said:
Hello,
I have done the same way. (with Win XP)
The second possibility is (if your Phone is really same with mine) a rootet boot.img flash to the phone.
The rootet boot.img you can download here:
chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?31722-Suche-Root-Tutorial-f%C3%BCr-Star-Note-U920&p=342742&highlight=U920#post342742
It works, I have tested. Best of all you save first your orginal boot.img.
My unrootet boot.img you can download here: rapidshare.com/#!download|872p12|1407391005|boot.img|6291|0|0
If you find a working custom recovery or firmware for our phone please tell me.
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Hello!
Did you fully succeed to root your phone?
I have the same model:
Star U920 (i9220) smartphone with MT6577 chipset
Model No.: U920+
Android version: 4.0.9
Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V8.P2, 2012/08/22 18:19
Kernel version: 3.0.13 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 20 18:07:20 CST 2012
Build number: E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120920
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I would like to root it.
Please share your experience here.
If possible, I would go on with the a simple Android firmware on this phone, and not CaynogenMod (CM), since some users reported camera issues with CM10.

ScrewITfix said:
First Step -
Backup you boot.img using "Read Back" of the Flash-Tool. (Help is here http:/ /tinyurl. com/8p6os4q)
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The problem is that this Flash Tool is only for MT65x3 phones.

Mazarin07 said:
The problem is that this Flash Tool is only for MT65x3 phones.
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Works with mine !!:good:

ScrewITfix said:
Works with mine !!:good:
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Yes, it also worked with my MTK6577 star u920 phone.
:good:

Please where can I buy battery for u920 +
gps does not work, can not find satellites

Good phone !

hello my phone is 20120818_e1911_v77_zgtx6 and 4.1 rom I wanted to upload it after flash the phone is connected to the computer does not recognize
does not turn on phone
help

U920
Hallo, look here: //chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?33310-Backup-Online-Nandroid/page2&highlight=U920[/url]
If it helps I can upload a CWM backup for download.
It is from a new U920+ with Android 4.0.9.
E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120904

Thanks!
Thanks for the info about this phone!

lauterohre said:
Hallo, look here: //chinamobiles.org/showthread.php?33310-Backup-Online-Nandroid/page2&highlight=U920[/url]
If it helps I can upload a CWM backup for download.
It is from a new U920+ with Android 4.0.9.
E1911_V77_ZGTX6_20120904
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Unfortunately, despite a:
usb preloder install does not recognize the phone does not respond when the machineit is connected to USB from the phone seconds into the back of zzzz hear this
I do not know English very sorry

The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (Root/CWM/Other Discussions)

The Lenovo A706 Owners' Thread (for Rooting, CWM, and other discussions)
Official Product Page
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Device Specs:
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SIM Type: Dual Mini-SIM
Band Coverage: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WCDMA 900/2100 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
WCDMA 850/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n with hotspot capability
Display: 4.5" IPS (Can anyone confirm if it has Gorilla Glass?)
Resolution: 480 x 854
Navigation: 5-point capacitive touch
Processor: Quad-Core Qualcomm MSM 8225Q 1.2GHz
OS: Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean with LenovoMagic UI
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 4GB Internal Storage (eMMC) with memory card slot
Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Polymer user-replaceable
Dimensions: 136 x 69 x 10.4 mm
Weight: 130g
Sensors: A-GPS, Gravitation, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera: Front: 0.3MP fixed-focus, Rear: 5MP auto-focus
FM Radio: Yes
Color: White
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This is a good budget device when compared to other devices from lead manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei.
While searching on the internet I did find some Root & CWM installation methods.
I will be updating the relevant posts as and when needed.
You can look in the list below for what you want to do with your device.
ATTENTION!!! READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING
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Friend, there are two versions of this device in the market:
1. A706 (Chinese model)
2. A706_ROW (International Model)
The ROMs in this thread are only for the A706ROW model of this phone unless otherwise stated.
If you have the chinese model or another model A760 (which is a different model) then the ROMs in this thread are not for you.
Model A706 and A760 are two different models with almost same specifications. This DOES NOT mean that the ROMs of A706ROW are compatible with A760.
Please DO NOT confuse Lenovo A706 with Lenovo A760 as these are two different devices!!! Flash or experiment at your own risk!!!!
If you share a ROM link for any of the above devices, then please mention clearly the device for which the ROM can be used.
What to do with your Device ?
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DISCLAIMER:
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Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Remember if you are doing this, it is at your own sole responsibility
and I cannot be held responsible for any damage to your device, data loss, or any personal injury as a result of your actions.
And, If you still feel it is worth the effort, proceed with caution!
FOR NOOBS
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Read the instructions (click on SHOW to read) before attempting anything from the list below!
First you need to have the Android SDK installed on your computer. Or atleast you need to have the adb & fastboot files available on your computer.
Here's a good post that tells you how to setup ADB and fastboot.
Here's a post that has a list of adb/shell commands for noobs.
Ok, once you are done with the setup of ADB & fastboot on your computer, then you can proceed with the below instructions.
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IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
SOLUTION FOR SIM ERROR & DOWNGRADING TO CHINESE ROM
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Now, some of the people have already done such a mistake and for those people (who are having SIM or network problems and want to go back to chinese ROM, I am sticking this post by danyno1 to the OP:
(Click SHOW to See the quoted post)
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danyno1 said:
hi
I've just installed the "A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 MegaFull"" rom , and now i have no network coverage, it doesnt recognize my simcards
I live in Iran.
what should i do??
is there any way to unlock it ??
please help me with this situation , i'm in a hurry
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after reading the whole topic posts, and testing all the methods , the problem is solved [thanks to mixbox360's posts.] i'm going to just copy and paste his 2 separated posts.
BEST soloutions for these 2 common problems :
#1 device doesnt recognize simcards
#2 being unable to downgrade to the chinees stock rom
soloution of the #1 problem :
how I fixed: Just Installed the QNeonModern 1.7 ROM... then I installed the update of a chinese ROM from bootdroid (I mean putt the update.qsb file un the sdfuse directory o my sd card, then power and vol+ to enter the menu and selected SD UPDATE)... thats all... I have again my chinese rom with signal for calls untill we discover how to make work the athk board in the ROW roms.
Hope to be helpfull!
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soloution for #2 problem:
Ok trying again to put my chinese device in ROW rom with sim signal, and found a solution:
1:Flash via droidboot a chinese stock firmware I used the 130325
2:Rooted device with vroot and installed CWM Recovery via ADB
3:In the procedure to install custom rom Qneon one of the steps is to flash boot.img via fastboot... well I just didn´t do this step and flashed directly Qneon_1.7.1.zip via CWM
4: Did data/factory reset, cache reset and dalvik cache reset
5:Reboot system
An Ready! Finally got my chinese device in spanish and sim signal.
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ENJOY THE DUAL SIM ANTENNA + ROM WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
CREDITS : mixbox360
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For Installing CWM: Go to Post #2
For Rooting: Go to Post #3
For Stock ROMs: Go to post #4
For Custom ROMs: Go to post #5
Credits:
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- Lenovo for making a surprisingly good budget phone
- And users for buying it!
Enjoy your phone and share your thoughts and helpful insights/useful methods with all other users here so that they can benefit from your research.

CWM Installation Instructions:
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Make sure you have all the drivers for your phone installed on your computer. Download for A706 from here. Some other Qualcomm drivers (not sure if required)
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled, Install from Unknown Sources is enabled and device is detected in ADB run this command:
Code:
adb devices
Download the CWM Recovery for A706 from here.
Unzip the downloaded file to get a "recovery.img" recovery image file.
Press SHIFT key + Right mouse click in the folder where the file is located and select Open Command from Here.
Now, in the command prompt do the following:
a. Reboot into Bootloader mode. Use command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
b. Device will reboot and display Lenovo logo. (check if device is in bootloader mode by running command:
Code:
fastboot devices
. If you see a device connected then you have successfully rebooted into fastboot mode.
c. Now, run this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(This will flash the CWM recovery image to the device).
d. Once successful, reboot the device using this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
. Or, you can keep the power+vol up+ vol down buttons pressed to restart.​
If everything has gone well, this should get CWM installed on your device. Your device is still *not rooted*. Once you have installed CWM, please proceed to the ROOT instructions post to *root* your device.
CREDITS:
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This post (in Vietnamese)
This post for Recovery (in Russian)
This post for Drivers links (in Russian)
And, to all the other great Russian/Chinese forums and sites who have such vast info on Lenovo which we need in English

DISCLAIMER: Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Proceed with caution!!!
1. CWM ROOT METHOD
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Ok, so you have successfully installed CWM and need root.
1. Just download this Root for A706 ( CWM flashable zip file)
2. Reboot phone to CWM Recovery (use command: adb reboot recovery)
3. Flash the zip and then restart into OS.
4. Now, you should get the Super user app in the list.
2. VROOT (ONE-CLICK ROOTING) METHOD
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For noobs AND people who either don't want to install CWM or are unsure of it's usage and only want root, can use this guide for VROOT one-click rooting method. The guide has been translated and posted on XDA by zhuhang. The original vroot post/method (in chinese) exists on this site.
CREDITS:
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Same as in the CWM post above.
Thanks to zhuhang for posting the VROOT guide in english (translated from chinese).

DISCLAIMER: Follow these instructions at your OWN risk & responsibility. They are provided AS-IS without any liability.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
Solution to the problem is now in the OP. Please follow it if you have SIM error or network issue.
STOCK ROM
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I am posting a list of stock firmware(s) that I can find for the A706 here, along with instructions on how to install it.
FIRMWARE LIST
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Build Number: A706_ROW_S018:
Details:
Firmware Type: Official Release
Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Indonesian & Vietnamese
Build Date: 15/07/2013
OS: Android 4.1.2 with Lenovo Magic UI
Download Link: Get it from here (Lenovo-Forums.ru)
(You need to click on the green button on the page. Once you click there then you need to register and logged in, to download it.)
CREDIT: This post in Russian.​
This post by 5[Strogino] has a list of stock firmwares and links to download them.
INSTRUCTIONS
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A memory card is required.
Boot into Android normally.
Connect your phone to your PC/Laptop with a USB cable and when asked (or in USB connection settings), please select USB Mass storage mode to mount SD card.
On the root of the memory card, create a folder called "sdfuse".
Unzip the downloaded firmware, you will get a QSB file.
Copy the QSB file to the sdfuse folder that we created earlier on the root of SD card.
Note: Please make sure that your phone has atleast 60% power before attempting or beginning upgrade. Or keep charger connected during the process.
SD card upgrade process:
Long press VOL UP + POWER_KEY to enter the droidboot,
A menu will appear. Select the fourth option, SDUPDATE.
At the bottom of the screen, you can see the progress and status of the update
When you see the message "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!", this means you successfully completed the upgrade process
Now, reboot your device and hopefully it should be updated.
That's it! If you guys have found any more firmware download links (even for different regions, build etc.) just share them with me along with details and I will add them to the list in this post.
CREDIT: Instructions were taken from this post and formatted and edited for better understanding.

A List of Custom ROMs
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QNeon-Modern ROM (based on Russian Firmware but has English too): Visit the original thread (in Russian)
Please do share more ROMs with me so that I can include them in this list.

help!
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"

gr8techie said:
RESERVED (for a list of Stock ROMs/Stock ROM installation)
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Click to collapse
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again

scuderialoki said:
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
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scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
guliboy123 said:
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
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guliboy123, i will be putting the link and some instructions on the stock rom post soon. bear with me as i have to check the instructions from the russian/chinese sites and then put it up here. in the meantime, i suggest you take a backup of your current ROM (which is stock) using CWM and then try out the QNeon-Modern ROM. remember u need to flash that ROM using CWM.

thanks
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
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Click to collapse
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.

scuderialoki said:
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
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ok, please tell me if you have CWM installed on your device? I believe it is not installed. if this is the case, then you need to flash CWM and then try installing the zip again.
if it is installed then, i believe the super su from previous rooting maybe causing the problem. check on Playstore for a method to unroot your device. or google it. then you need to root again. hope this solves your problem.

thanks
Hi bro thanks for the reply i attached a screenshot of my root validation. I used an app to identify that. And by the way my recovery is installed. I the super su app is killing it

New page for our devices :good:
I had rooted my Lenovo A706 before You made this page You are faster than me , bro :laugh::laugh:
Hope our A706 will have more ROM, Init , Kernel that make it better

Some picture of mine, they are old ones..I am cooking some new thing on A706...:laugh: hope you like

Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?

Can someone upload an official updated rom (ROW) for lenovo a706? It'll be much appreciated.

FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.

Goog, I want it
Sent from my Lenovo A706 using xda premium

silv3rmoon said:
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
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Click to collapse
Long press in menu button ^^
---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 PM ----------
rapnix said:
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
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just viber bro...because maybe viber isn't usable for us now..i can use skype , line , zalo and every things else nomarly

@trithong.. bro. also in LINE and TALKRAY i encounter this problem some of us already encounter this problem what version do you have? i have A706ROW.. no problem if only chatting but if i want to use calling features that's were i encounter this kind of problem i can here them but they cannot here me

my A706 can't root.
CWM show Installation abort!
Baseband ver
A706ROW_1_A_2_0046_130604
Internal ver
A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705

[Official] Acer Liquid E3 / E380 / ALE3

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Specifications / Features / Hardware
Full specs (and E3/E380 vs E2/V370) at GSMArena
Model / Name: E380 / Acer Liquid E3 (Duo / Single / Duo PLUS) or "ALE3"
SKU/EAN/UPC: HM.HDZEE.004.412EF4E96413 (Duo, black) / 4713147308262 / 887899533860
(HM.HE2EE.002 = Duo, titanium gold / HM.HE0EE.001 = Single, black / HM.HE1EE.001 = Single, titanium gold / HM.HE3EG.001 = Duo PLUS, black)
CPU/GPU: Mediatek MT6589 1.2GHz Quad-core Cortex-A7 / PowerVR SGX544
ROM/RAM: 4GB (or 16GB in PLUS) / 1GB (or 2GB in PLUS)
Screen: 4.7" IPS LCD, 720 x 1280, 16M (part 6M.HDZH7.001)
Camera back/front: 13MP, 4160 x 3120 (flash, autofocus) / 2MP (flash)
Battery: Model BAT-A10 (1ICP4/58/71), Cell PGF355870HT (Samsung)("Fixed", Li-Polymer, 2000mAh, 3.8V)
Other: MicroSD (to 32GB), Dual (Duo) or Single SIM, a-GPS, DTS Sound (Optional NFC (in PLUS?))
Dimensions: 138x69x9 mm (5.35x2.68x 0.35 inch), 135 g (4.73 oz)
Firmware / Software
Firmware: Android 4.4.2 KitKat (original Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean))
Kernel: 3.4.67 [email protected] #1 (20140925)(custom kernels made by cyclon1978!)(cyclon1978 custom kernel with inverted Y-ax for replacement screens)
Build: Acer_AV0K0_E380_1.018.00_EMEA_GEN1 (KOT49H)
Radio/band: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V44.P10 (20140909)(APN 2.094)
Recovery: CWM 6.0.5.0 for E380 by vache -hold Volume Up while powering on-
Acer update history / Changelog
French version of the changelogs by Shreps can be found here at the Acer Club (.fr).
WARNING: When updating root will be removed & recovery/bootlogo/bootanimation will be reset to stock! You can easily restore root by our flash method and restore Link2SD apps etc!
Update 2014-04-11
Build: > Acer_AV052_E380_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1
APN: > 2.062
Apps: Not checked
Fixes: Unknown
Update 2014-06-06
Kernel: 3.4.5 st3@st3-server #1 (20140530)
Build: > Acer_AV052_E380_1.016.00_EMEA_GEN1
Radio: > MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V5.P51 (20140424)
APN: > 2.076
Apps: Google Maps, Acer Customer Experience, ALU, Quick mode, Snapnote, Nidus, Live screen, Swype, Touch Panel FW, Google GMS R6 etc?
Fixes: (thanks to Shreps)
Camera focus a little better. (Totally fixed & fast in latest KitKat update (RC18))
GPS a little better. (Totally fixed & very fast and accurate in latest KitKat update (RC18))
Improve power consumption.
Camera shutter sound – set off as default.
Disable vibrator when taking picture.
Long press menu key to launch setting menu.
Disable hall sensor if flip UI is disabled.
Improve Acer RAPID function.
Improve Float APP performance.
Animation scale change to 0.5x
Battery warning message incorrect (user is asked to remove the battery).
Bluetooth connection dropping issue with BMW series 1 carkit.
Beta/RC 10 (635439223707245731) (thanks to vache)
Android: 4.4.2 KitKat (RC10)
Kernel: 3.4.67 [email protected] 20140813 st3.1407926371
Build: Acer_AV0K0_E380_1.010.00_EMEA_GEN1 (KOT49H)
Radio: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V44.P8 (20140811)
APN: 2.089
Beta/RC 14 (635451389186094510) (thanks to vache)
Android: 4.4.2 KitKat (RC14)
Kernel: 3.4.67 [email protected] 20140828 st3.1409221923
Build: Acer_AV0K0_E380_1.014.00_EMEA_GEN1 (KOT49H)
Radio: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V44.P8 (20140811)
APN: 2.0.93
RC 17 (635464579241492804) (thanks to Shreps)
Android: 4.4.2 KitKat (RC17)
Kernel: 3.4.67 [email protected] 20140915 st3.1410756057
Build: Acer_AV0K0_E380_1.017.00_EMEA_GEN1 (KOT49H)
Radio: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V44.P10 (20140909)
APN: 2.0.93
Update 2014-10-07: Acer KitKat Update (RC18)(635475739172038202)(OLD LINK)
Android: 4.4.2 KitKat (RC18)
Kernel: 3.4.67 [email protected] #1 20140925
Build: Acer_AV0K0_E380_1.018.00_EMEA_GEN1 (KOT49H)
Radio: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V44.P10 (20140909)
APN: 2.0.94
Fixes:
GPS is fixed and now very fast and very accurate!
Camera (focus) is fixed and now fast and sharp!
Google Play Store icons (black background when transparant) is fixed.
?
Update 2015-01-28: Final Acer KitKat Update (RC19)(635580282980063641)
Android: 4.4.2 KitKat (Final)(RC19)
Kernel: ?
Build: Acer_AV0K0_E380_1.004.00_EMEA_GEN1s_A44K_A (KOT49H)
Radio: ?
APN: ?
Fixes:
?
Official
The following are official Acer pages/links, but content IS different on all other languages/regions (so try others)!
Support pages (drivers/manuals/source): NL, Global/US.
USB Driver v1.0 AV052 (2014-03-27) (does NOT work with tools (flashing and dumping etc), as you need PDAnet or VCOM drivers for that (see ROM Dump section))
Kernel Sources v20150126 (4.4.2)
Kernel Sources v20150126 (4.2.2)
Manual (ENG)(Duo) (for other manuals follow 1st link)
Acer Club (FR) Forums (semi-official)
ROM Dump / Partitions / Scatter
When stuck / frozen on boot (bootloop) you can always reset by holding Volume Up & Power for over 12 sec!
Carlivs Tutorial is another good, clear and complete overview of all this!
You CAN NOT dump/read your phone with the official Acer drivers (no virtual COM port)!
I now succesfully used PDANet (See Tools / Drivers), but a lot of people seem to use the VCOM drivers (MT6589 VCOM, MTK Preloader etc.
The only tool (see Tools section) working after a lot of trying (!) for me was (old) SP Flash Tool 3.1344, and sometimes the newest 3.1408, both icw MTK Droid 2.5.3!
Read these 5 great (similar) ROM dump / flash tutorials (or read this tutorial about Android partitions):
Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3
Tutorial 4
Tutorial 5
-- SEE POST ATTACHMENT FOR CURRENT SCATTER FILE --
In this table you find the partition name (all EMMC) (as found in the scatter file attached to this post, probably made by MTK Droid Root & Tools (see Tools section)), then the start adress and then the length, all in hex.
(This could also be done by connecting to phone (with USB Debug on) and using ADB: "adb shell cat /proc/dumchar_info")
PRELOADER
0x0 0xc00000
MBR
0xc00000 0x80000
EBR1
0xc80000 0x80000
__NODL_PMT
0xd00000 0x400000
__NODL_PRO_INFO
0x1100000 0x300000
__NODL_NVRAM
0x1400000 0x500000
__NODL_PROTECT_F (EXT4 mount as /protect_f)
0x1900000 0x400000 (or 0xA00000?!)
__NODL_PROTECT_S (EXT4 mount as /protect_s)
0x2300000 0xA00000
__NODL_SECCFG
0x2d00000 0x20000
UBOOT
0x2d20000 0x60000
BOOTIMG
0x2d80000 0x600000
RECOVERY
0x3380000 0x600000
SEC_RO
0x3980000 0x600000
__NODL_MISC
0x3f80000 0x80000
LOGO
0x4000000 0x300000
__NODL_EXPDB
0x4300000 0xA00000
ANDROID (EXT4 mount as /system)
0x4d00000 0x3E800000
CACHE (EXT4 mount as /cache)
0x43500000 0x7E00000
USRDATA (EXT4 mount as /data)(can not read it in SP Flash Tool, because "length does not allign"?!)
0x4b300000 0xB4CF00A8
__NODL_BMTPOOL (can not read it in SP Flash Tool, because "length does not allign"?!)
0xffff00a8 0x1500000
ROM Installing / Updating
Basic instructions to update your phone (if not automatically Over The Air (OTA)) with a ROM ZIP using a recovery:
If you have the SP Flash Tool (see Tools), make a backup with that too
Install CWM (or any other custom recovery like Carliv's CTR or TWRP if available for E380)(see Root by Flash)
Download and unzip the ROM update (see Acer Update History and watch new posts)
Copy the FixPack-B.zip to SD card
(Re)Boot into recovery
Make a full backup in recovery (to SD)
Flash the FixPack-B.zip from recovery
Reboot & enjoy the new ROM / updated Android!
Root by flash (preferred method)
WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, THIS CAN BE DIFFICULT OR EVEN DANGEROUS!!!
When stuck / frozen on boot (bootloop) you can always reset by holding Volume Up & Power for over 12 sec!
Carlivs Tutorial is another good, clear and complete overview of all this!
Steps 0-4 are to be found explained more thouroughly and with images, in the tutorials in the ROM Dump section. Read them. Read them well!
All tools can be found in the Tools section.
Also, a short (better?) version by Shreps can be found here (or check this ChinaPhoneArena one).
0) Install drivers (see Tools) with a good USB virtual COM port emulation! Most simple is to install PDANet maybe, but lot of people seem to use so called VCOM drivers / MT6589 VCOM / MTK Preloader etc. Other option is the MTK USB All Developer drivers. Make sure connection is OK, and MTK Droid works (when phone is on)!
1) Create scatter file or use the one attached to this post.
2) Read back (stock) recovery (or all) partitions with (old) SP Flash Tool 3.1344 using scatter from 1, or download my stock recovery img here.
3) Download CWM 6.0.5.0 by vache or Carliv Touch Recovery CTR (2.7 for JB, 3.0 for KK) (thanks to vache/Shreps for CWM, thanks to Carliv for CTR!)(or make your own by MTK Droid altering stock recovery image);
4) "Download" (to phone) the custom recovery with (old) SP Flash Tool 3.1344 using scatter from 1, or use mine.
5a) Copy SuperSU zip to SD card, and boot your phone into CWM/Carliv recovery (hold volume up and turn phone on), and then Install zip from SD > install SuperSU.
5b) Te keep your custom CWM: Install SuperSU immediately after boot, and use File / Root Explorer to delete file ".. recovery .." in System folder before booting again!
6) YOU ARE ROOTED!
7) Install BusyBox (see Tools section)
WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, THIS CAN BE DIFFICULT OR EVEN DANGEROUS!!!
Root by app
WARNING: ALL METHODS AT YOUR OWN RISK (NOT TROJAN OR MAL-/SPYWARE CHECKED)!!!
You can always first check the Lifehacker Always Actual Root Guide.
Working (confirmed):
Kingo Root APK / 1.5.1.2996 PC
May be working / Not tested:
KingRoot 5.1.0 APK / 3.5.0.1157 PC (MAY BE UNSAFE)
iRoot 3.3.6 APK / 1.8.8 PC by XINYI Network / Mgyun (formerly VRoot)(WORKING BEFORE UPDATE TO KITKAT!)
Root Genius 2.2.84 APK / 3.1.7 PC by Shuame
Baidu Root / MROOT
Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper 2.0.3 (protects root on rooted phones)(WORKING BEFORE UPDATE TO KITKAT!) (Or use SuperSU Pro (paid)!)
NOT (yet) working (anymore)(confirmed):
Please message me your own test results and additions!!!
WARNING: ALL METHODS AT YOUR OWN RISK (NOT TROJAN OR MAL-/SPYWARE CHECKED)!!!
Developing / Custom ROM's
MyROM (4.0.037)(just search thread for newer!) by our friend cyclon1978 (Best rated custom ROM yet!)
CyanogenMod 10.1 for E3 (ported from UMI X2)!
MIUI v6 for E380 by Kenji Zefaneo Hanson, now at version 4.12.28!
MIUI v5 for ALE3 by Artha Bedul, now at version 4.8.29!
EMUI by Artha Bedul, now at version 3.0 R2!
Lollitop version 2 by Awand Mbengi (4.4.2 so only cosmetic 5.01!)
LEWA for E380 by Artha Bedul;
Androium 4.2.0 for E3 by Matx;
4PDA (Russian) thread with customs like MIUI4 and Sony Xperia C (AT YOUR OWN RISK);
FrAndroid (French) thread with customs (cosmetic/themed) (AT YOUR OWN RISK);
Your custom ROM for the E3 here soon?
Kernel sources in the Official section!!!
Tools / Drivers / Fixes / Hacks
Kernel sources can be found in the Official section!!!
Drivers
Google 'Naked' Drivers (see next subsection or Google them)
MTK USB All developer drivers (0.9.2 / 9.2.1)(WATCH OUT FOR VIRUSSES/TROJANS!)
PDANet (4.19)
Google for VCOM drivers / MT6589 VCOM / MTK Preloader etc. (All the same old v 1.1123.0)
Official Acer drivers (see link in first part of post)(probably wont always work, so deinstall or do not use those!)
Google Tools (ADB, Fastboot & Google Naked Drivers
Minimal ADB & Fastboot (1.4.2)(ADB, Fastboot)
15 Seconds ADB Installer (1.4.3)(ADB, Fastboot & Drivers)
Official Google Android SDK (r25.2.3)(Choose "Command line tools only")(ADB, Fastboot & Drivers etc. etc.)(Tutorial here)
Tools
MTK2000 is a great MediaTek-hack site with frequent updates of SP/MTK Flash Tool and MUCH more for MTK!
----- MediaTek Tools -----
SP Flash Tool / Smart Phone Flash Tool (v(5.)1708)(MT65xx)(now also Linux!)(First try 3.1344 or older!)
MTK Flash Tool (v5.1624.00)(MT62xx)
MTK Droid Root & Tools (2.5.3)(create scatter (datamap) file, flash etc.)
MTK Rom Studio (1.1.77.301)(by Linerty)(please use Google)
Multiple MTK (Engineer) Apps / Tools on Google Play
----- Universal Tools -----
Google Apps (Open GApps) packages
Xposed Framework (2.7 for KK)(higher/newest versions for newer custom Android ROMs)
SuperSU (2.79)(Download the ZIP and install ZIP from from sdcard in CWM to root)
BusyBox (49)
Titanium Backup (8.0.0)(backup/restore, and remove or move apps, also system apps)
FDroid App Market (non Google approved Apps, like AdAway add blocker!)(COULD BE DANGEROUS)
Fixes
No current fixes, as all big problems seem fixed in KitKat (RC19)(see Updates section)...
PS. cyclon1978 custom kernel with inverted Y-ax for replacement screens in first part of this post!
Hacks
A MEGA load of hacks/mods available in Xposed Framework, so install it and look for Xposed Modules doing what you want!
Change IMEI of Phone 1 or Phone 2 easily with lots of MTK apps from Google Play store! WARNING: MAY BE VERY ILLEGAL IN YOUR COUNTRY! (Is NOT in mine, NL)
To boot into recovery/fastboot mode, hold Volume Up while powering device on.
To boot into Factory (Test) mode, hold Volume Down while powering device on.
To make Acer's drivers also recovery/fastboot compatible, add this line to your "android_winusb.inf" files in the maps in submap "drivers" (and then install/update drivers in Windows Device Manager): %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01
Repartition and extend space to SD with Meteos App here or here (root required)(more partition info here)(not tested yet)
Use external SD for apps with the famous INT2EXT script or check all options like App2SD, Mount2SD, Data2SD etc
PS. cyclon1978 custom kernel with inverted Y-ax for replacement screens in first part of this post!
More?
-- THIS TOPIC IS NO LONGER FREQUENTLY UPDATED --
Made by Hackwerk: Feel totally free to press the Thanks button if you like my work. Took a lot of my time!
Post simple/stupid/IDoNotUnderstand questions in the Q&A subthread (button under thread title) please!
Special thanks for testing and assisting me go to (random order):
Carliv (Touch Recovery), tiliarou, d3nnisd, Dakloos88, Shreps, vache, cyclon1978

I've managed to make a backup using MTK droid and root tool. hackwerk, it seems you are getting ahead of me now can you post your recovery if it's working ? thanks !
Is it safe to install and activate Xposed framework on the E3 ?
I got a notification today about a 8.23 Mb update ! But there is no changelog anywhere and I don't want to install it yet...
Anyone got it ?

tiliarou said:
I've managed to make a backup using MTK droid and root tool. hackwerk, it seems you are getting ahead of me now can you post your recovery if it's working ? thanks !
Is it safe to install and activate Xposed framework on the E3 ?
I got a notification today about a 8.23 Mb update ! But there is no changelog anywhere and I don't want to install it yet...
Anyone got it ?
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Yes I already have a datamap / scatter file (from MTK Droid) and used it succesfully to dump / backup all blocks to images (recovery.img boot.img android.img etc) on my non-rooted phone! (however USERDATA block fails in SP Flash Tool, and I do not know the end address of the ROM thus cannot dump the last block (__NODL_BMTPOOL))
Made a CWM custom recovery with the Official CWM Builder online, but the new output recovery was larger than my stock input one!?
Big problem for now, as I cannot fit it in the current recovery space?!
Xposed I do not know? However I strongly advise everyone NOT to install / run programs or apps or packages etc which are not on XDA or are closed source! There's a LOT of virussing / spying / trojanning going on in this world.
The official Acer update is only (as far as I found out);
1) Update of the build from Acer_AV052_E380_1.007.00_EMEA_GEN1 > Acer_AV052_E380_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1
2) Update of the APN version from APN 2.053 > APN 2.062
I colored the 2 changes green in my FP.
So just do it, its fine I guess, and we will get Android 4.4 Kit Kat soon anyways...

Ok, and do you think that with root I would be able to retrieve this last block ?
I can confirm that even after reboot the root is there ! I used Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to make the OTA update, just to be safe and it managed after 2 restores to put back root. I don't know if it was needed.
I don't see any change with this update, just a traduction error corrected in the settings menu (flip cover wake up)...
Would be nice to have a changelog from Acer just to know !
I can also confirm that Xposed Framework is perfectly working on this phone.

tiliarou said:
Ok, and do you think that with root I would be able to retrieve this last block ?
I can confirm that even after reboot the root is there ! I used Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to make the OTA update, just to be safe and it managed after 2 restores to put back root. I don't know if it was needed.
I don't see any change with this update, just a traduction error corrected in the settings menu (flip cover wake up)...
Would be nice to have a changelog from Acer just to know !
I can also confirm that Xposed Framework is perfectly working on this phone.
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Size of the last 2 partitions is now known and added but the reason it cannot be read by SP Flash Tool is that the sizes are not a multiple of 512 or so!?
Yeah baby! Great news!
I managed to install the ClockworkMod Recovery (rua1 autoCWM 5.5.0.4) made by the MTK Droid Root & Tool, and Downloading it to my phone in the older SP Flash Tool 3.1344!
After that of course installed SuperSU and we are ROOT, by a simpel/safe/clean method!
Links and stuff are in the first post.
Problems/ToDo now:
1) This CWM is removed after a normal (re)boot and replaced by the stock one (Android system recovery 3e). How!? And how to stop this?!
2) Newer CWM (6.0.4.7) like the one the online CWM Builder makes for me (altering my stock image) seems to big for the partition
3) Custom ROM making (CyanogenMod!!!), but let's wait for 4.4 Kit Kat and the sources of that, which will be available in the next months.

Data to Ext SD
We need to extend space to our external SD card, as the internal phone memory is not huge.
However I really really cannot see all differences with pro's and con's anymore between all options, so please help me!
What should we do, with this rooted stock Acer ROM (Android 4.2.2)(with EXT4 partitions and CWM recovery)?
1) Use one of the famous scripts INT2EXT, Data2EXT/D2EXT, Mount2SD/M2SD, Apps2SD/A2SD etc. etc.
1b) For INT2EXT we need Init.d support, so whats the best way to add that? An App like Init.d Toggler or Universal Init.d or so? (4.4 support would be nice!)
2) Just use simple symlinks with Link2SD/L2SD or Apps like FolderMount etc
3) Repartition and make data partition on SD, using Meteos etc
4) Use one of the many Apps to move Apps, like Titanium Backup etc.
What CAN, and SHOULD we try/use? Please advise me?

Have you already seen this behaviour of a custom recovery reverting back to stock after reboot ?
I've always used link2sd with my previous phone, so far I put my apps on sd using the android built-in option on my E3, because I haven't reached the internal storage limit yet...
Are we only 2 having this phone ?^^

tiliarou said:
Have you already seen this behaviour of a custom recovery reverting back to stock after reboot ?
I've always used link2sd with my previous phone, so far I put my apps on sd using the android built-in option on my E3, because I haven't reached the internal storage limit yet...
Are we only 2 having this phone ?^^
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From what I can see now, you should install SuperSU immediately the first time in CWM, and THEN reboot. SuperSU asks for permission for Acer system update and you should deny that. CWM will then stay. However, you could also update (to 4.4 later) and then flash the CWM again of course.
Yeah the phone is JUST released, so we are the first. Probably some more people will join in the next months!

hackwerk said:
Hackwerk's Acer Liquid E3 (E380) / ALE3 Topic
Specifications / Features / Hardware
Full specs (and E3/E380 vs E2/V370) at GSMArena
Model / Name: E380 / Acer Liquid E3 (Duo) or "ALE3"
SKU/EAN/UPC: HM.HDZEE.004.412EF4E96413 (Duo, Black) / 4713147308262 / 887899533860
(HM.HE2EE.002 = Duo in Silver / HM.HE0EE.001 = Single in black / HM.HE1EE.001 = Single in silver)
CPU/GPU: Mediatek MT6589 1.2GHz Quad-core Cortex-A7 / PowerVR SGX544
ROM/RAM: 4GB (or 16GB) / 1GB (or 2GB)
Screen: 4.7" IPS LCD, 720 x 1280, 16M
Camera back/front: 13MP, 4160 x 3120 (flash, autofocus) / 2MP (flash)
Other: Li-Po 2000mAh battery (fixed), MicroSD (to 32GB), Dual (Duo) or Single SIM, a-GPS, DTS Sound, Optional NFC
Dimensions: 138x69x9 mm (5.35x2.68x 0.35 inch), 135 g (4.73 oz)
Firmware / Software
Firmware: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)(4.4 Kit Kat available 2014 Q2)
Kernel: 3.4.5 [email protected] #1 (20140227)
Build: Acer_AV052_E380_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1
Radio/band: MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V5.P47 (20140226)(APN 2.062)
Recovery: rua1 autoCWM 5.5.0.4 for E380 (custom by MTK Droid, see Tools section)(stock: Android system recovery 3e)(hold Volume Up while powering on)
ROM Dump / Partitions / Scatter
You CAN NOT dump/read your phone with the official Acer drivers (no virtual COM port)!
I now succesfully used PDANet (drivers), but a lot of people seem to use the VCOM drivers (MT6589 VCOM, MTK Preloader etc.: All the same old v 1.1123.0).
The only tool (see Tools section) working after a lot of trying (!) for me was (old) SP Flash Tool 3.1344, and sometimes the newest 3.1408, both icw MTK Droid 2.5.3!
Read these 5 great (similar) ROM dump / flash tutorials:
Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3
Tutorial 4
Tutorial 5
In this table you find the partition name (as found in my created scatter file made by MTK Droid Root & Tools (see Tools section)), then the start adress and then the length, all in hex.
PRELOADER
0x0 0xc00000
MBR
0xc00000 0x80000
EBR1
0xc80000 0x80000
__NODL_PMT
0xd00000 0x400000
__NODL_PRO_INFO
0x1100000 0x300000
__NODL_NVRAM
0x1400000 0x500000
__NODL_PROTECT_F (EXT4 mount as /protect_f)
0x1900000 0x400000
__NODL_PROTECT_S (EXT4 mount as /protect_s)
0x2300000 0xA00000
__NODL_SECCFG
0x2d00000 0x20000
UBOOT
0x2d20000 0x60000
BOOTIMG
0x2d80000 0x600000
RECOVERY
0x3380000 0x600000
SEC_RO
0x3980000 0x600000
__NODL_MISC
0x3f80000 0x80000
LOGO
0x4000000 0x300000
__NODL_EXPDB
0x4300000 0xA00000
ANDROID (EXT4 mount as /system)
0x4d00000 0x3E800000
CACHE (EXT4 mount as /cache)
0x43500000 0x7E00000
USRDATA (EXT4 mount as /data)(can not read it in SP Flash Tool, because "length does not allign"?!)
0x4b300000 0xB4CF00A8
__NODL_BMTPOOL (can not read it in SP Flash Tool, because "length does not allign"?!)
0xffff00a8 0x1500000
Official
The following are official Acer pages/links, but content IS different on all other languages/regions (so try others)!
Product page (UK)
Support page (UK)(drivers/source/manuals)
USB Driver v1.0 AV052 (do NOT work with tools (flashing and dumping etc), as you need PDAnet or VCOM drivers for that (see ROM Dump section))
Kernel Sources v20140307 (4.2.2)
Manual (ENG)(Duo)
Rooting (CWM > SuperSU)
WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, THIS CAN BE DIFFICULT OR EVEN DANGEROUS!!!
Steps 0-4 are to be found explained more thouroughly and with images, in the tutorials in the ROM Dump section. Read them. Read them well!
All tools can be found in the Tools section.
0) Install drivers with a good USB virtual COM port emulation. Most simple is to install PDANet (4.15), but lot of people seem to use the VCOM drivers / MT6589 VCOM / MTK Preloader etc. (All the same old v 1.1123.0). Make sure connection is OK, and MTK Droid works (when phone is on)!
1) Create scatter file or use mine.
2) Read back (stock) recovery (or all) partitions with (old) SP Flash Tool 3.1344 using scatter from 1, or download my stock recovery img here.
3) Let MTK Droid alter the recovery image and make a custom CWM one of it.
4) Download (to phone) the custom CWM recovery with (old) SP Flash Tool 3.1344 using scatter from 1, or use mine.
5) Copy SuperSU zip to SD card, and boot your phone into CWM recovery (hold volume up and turn phone on), and then Install zip from SD > install SuperSU. Do it the first time in CWM, because a reboot without root REVERTS recovery to stock (safety by Acer?!)!
6) YOU ARE ROOTED!
7) Install BusyBox (see Tools section)
WARNING: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, THIS CAN BE DIFFICULT OR EVEN DANGEROUS!!!
Root Tools (Simple / OneClick)
WARNING: ALL METHODS AT YOUR OWN RISK (NOT TROJAN OR MAL-/SPYWARE CHECKED)!!!
Working (confirmed):
Kingo (1.2.1 used)(at your own risk, closed source and controversial)
Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (keep root after updates, for rooted phones)
May be working / Not tested:
CF Auto Root
Bin4ry v33
OneClickRoot
Universal Rooter 1.1
SRS Root
VRoot
ERoot
Not (yet) working/modded (confirmed):
Framaroot (E2/V370 etc etc)(1.9.1 tested)
MotoChopper = MT6589_rooter = MT6589_rooting_pkg by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)(universal MT6589)(1.1 tested)
SuperOneClick
E350 Liquid Gallant method
Please message me your own test results and additions!!!
WARNING: ALL METHODS AT YOUR OWN RISK (NOT TROJAN OR MAL-/SPYWARE CHECKED)!!!
Developing / Custom ROM's
None yet, but we hope for a CyanogenMod and ClockworkMod Recovery, although this MediaTek support is not expected :crying:
But due to the fact that the E2 and E3 are almost the same (a part from the screen and cams), we hope for mods/ports of for instance:
E2 SC0RPION ROM
E2 JellyXperia ROM
E2 MIUI 5 ROM
Your custom ROM for the E3 here soon?
Kernel sources in the Official section!!!
Tools / Fixes / Hacks
Kernel sources can be found in the Official section!!!
Tools
MTK2000 is a great MediaTek-hack site with frequent updates of SP/MTK Flash Tool and more!
SP Flash Tool / Smart Phone Flash Tool (v3.1408.00)(super tool for MT65xx phones!)(new code/layout from 3.1352 up, and for recovery flash you MUST use older 3.1344 etc!!!)
MTK Flash Tool (v5.1320)(super tool for MT62xx phones!)
MTK Droid Root & Tools (2.5.3)(great tool, to create scatter (datamap) file (Succeeded! See ROM Dump section) etc.)
MTK Rom Studio (1.1.77.266)(by Linerty)
Multiple MTK (Engineer) Apps / Tools on Google Play, like Mobileuncle MTK Tools (2.9.9)
Xposed (2.5.1) Framework (modify ROM without flashing)
Titanium Backup (6.1.5.4)(backup/restore, and remove or move apps, also system apps)
SuperSU (1.94)(install via CWM to root phones etc)
BusyBox (11 / 1.22.1)
Fixes
Bad GPS fix with MobileUncle MTK Tools (or MT GPS EPO Fix)
Camerafix (by ventus00): Drag Camera app to homescreen into "App info" which brings you to "Gallery" app info. Press Force stop > Clear data. What fixed the cam was pressing "Clear defaults" under "Launch by default".
Hacks
To boot into recovery/fastboot mode, hold Volume Up while powering device on.
To make Acer's drivers also recovery/fastboot compatible, add this line to your "android_winusb.inf" files in the maps in submap "drivers" (and then install/update drivers in Windows Device Manager): %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C01
Repartition and extend space to SD with Meteos App here or here (root required)(more partition info here)(not tested yet)
Use external SD for apps with the famous INT2EXT script or check all options like App2SD, Mount2SD, Data2SD etc
More?
To Do / Problems
Which script/app to use for data > ext SD? See post #6 etc!
Which method to use to get init.d support?
Custom recovery ClockworkMod RUNNING (5.5.0.4 with MTK Droid) but the CWM custom one from CWM Builder online) seems to large :/
Besides the CWM, build and test custom TWRP Recovery, and Carliv Touch Recovery.
No custom ROM like CyanogenMod yet :/
Made by Hackwerk, and feel totally free to press the Thanks button if you like my work. It took a lot of my spare time!
(special thanks to tiliarou for testing, and d3nnisd for the first/old thread)
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Porting custom roms from Acer Liquid E2 to Acer Liquid E3 it's very simple.
All you need to do is to take boot.img (kernel) from your stock rom and then if you want I can help you to port kernel to your e3

marcogiannetta said:
Porting custom roms from Acer Liquid E2 to Acer Liquid E3 it's very simple.
All you need to do is to take boot.img (kernel) from your stock rom and then if you want I can help you to port kernel to your e3
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Welcome Marco and thanks!
Our ALE3 stock boot.img and the kernel source (both still 4.2.2) are already available and I really welcome you to help us.
Although we are also very much waiting for the 4.4 Kit Kat release which is almost there (Q2)!
Ps. Is it (still) hard/impossible to get a CyanogenMod (which I LOVE and am very used to) clone running on our ALE3 (because of MediaTek MT6589?)?

Unlock
Can you tell me if any of the above will unlock my new E380 ? Or do I need to wait for a custom ROM to be ported ?
Many thanks.

hackwerk said:
Welcome Marco and thanks!
Our ALE3 stock boot.img and the kernel source (both still 4.2.2) are already available and I really welcome you to help us.
Although we are also very much waiting for the 4.4 Kit Kat release which is almost there (Q2)!
Ps. Is it (still) hard/impossible to get a CyanogenMod (which I LOVE and am very used to) clone running on our ALE3 (because of MediaTek MT6589?)?
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I own a Acer Liquid E2 and I ported CM11 from Wiko Stairway (MT6589) to my phone thanks to some patches and libs. At the moment developers have to fix camera,bluetooth, hw acceleration and some little bugs.
I can port this roms but I haven't got a Acer Liquid E3 so I can't test them.
EDIT: I'm gonna port these kernels, but I can't upload those roms because of my bad connection
So all you had to do is to download the roms, replace my kernel in the rom and replace libs with stock libs (they are located in system/lib/modules )
Jellyxperia kernel:
https://mega.co.nz/#!8ZVHzTwJ!kQO_A9AJdLx2Mz3u1ctZ5-IhuEUZvFJOb-SxG9LuyJA
MIUI kernel
https://mega.co.nz/#!gJtQVSCQ!5IdxGHxOobBfGblp8Dd7AUM03prNScxaIudSXT5879E
Try and tell me if I succeed

As long as key features of our (ALE3) phone are not supported in custom ROMs, like camera, I will not (try to) flash/test or modify them.
I am not a developer, and I really demand basic features like making a picture
And again, maybe we should start fukkin around when 4.4 (and sources of 4.4?) are released!

hackwerk said:
As long as key features of our (ALE3) phone are not supported in custom ROMs, like camera, I will not (try to) flash/test or modify them.
I am not a developer, and I really demand basic features like making a picture
And again, maybe we should start fukkin around when 4.4 (and sources of 4.4?) are released!
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You didn't understand me, those bugs (like camera) are only in CM11.
MIUI, Scorpions and Jellyxperia work fine

pwwuk said:
Can you tell me if any of the above will unlock my new E380 ? Or do I need to wait for a custom ROM to be ported ?
Many thanks.
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What exactly do you mean by unlock? Rooting? Pattern/PIN lock? SIM / network lock?
Rooting:
See the first post (FP) / topic start (TS) if rooting is what you want and try the simple but obscure Kingo method or flash CWM and install SuperSU etc (complicated but trusted / universal method).
SIM / Network lock:
If rooted, you can install all apps (signed and unsigned) and do everything in your phone you want to, so install a SIM unlock app (OWN RISK), or use a complicated but more trusted file edit method (OWN RISK). A good app option seems to be the famous MobileUncle MTK Tools (see Tools section in FP), as it has a Permanent Unlock option for both SIMs in the Engineer Mode (MTK)!
PIN / Pattern:
A million methods via ADB, or (CWM) recovery etc, like these, but just Google man!

marcogiannetta said:
You didn't understand me, those bugs (like camera) are only in CM11.
MIUI, Scorpions and Jellyxperia work fine
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So you have CM11 running, but with these problems (because of the MT6589), on your ALE2?
And you did (or also) run customs SC0RPION, JellyXperia and MIUI (only/all three?) and without big problems (so I can probably use those on daily basis)?
Which one do you like best? SC0RPION seems most updated, newest and best fitting (ALE2 based), MIUI seems older and simpler, and Jelly is based on an other phone?!
I do not understand how I would be able to port them to our ALE3. Can you explain it more elaborate please?

hackwerk said:
What exactly do you mean by unlock? Rooting? Pattern/PIN lock? SIM / network lock?
Rooting:
See the first post (FP) / topic start (TS) if rooting is what you want and try the simple but obscure Kingo method or flash CWM and install SuperSU etc (complicated but trusted / universal method).
SIM / Network lock:
If rooted, you can install all apps (signed and unsigned) and do everything in your phone you want to, so install a SIM unlock app (OWN RISK), or use a complicated but more trusted file edit method (OWN RISK). A good app option seems to be the famous MobileUncle MTK Tools (see Tools section in FP), as it has a Permanent Unlock option for both SIMs in the Engineer Mode (MTK)!
PIN / Pattern:
A million methods via ADB, or (CWM) recovery etc, like these, but just Google man!
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Many thanks,
Yes I meant network unlock (use a phone on an alternate network to that to which it is locked)
Three (UK) have kindly agreed to unlock without charge .. So I just need to root as I need to port some sideloaded apps accross from an old HD.
All the best
Peter

hackwerk said:
So you have CM11 running, but with these problems (because of the MT6589), on your ALE2?
And you did (or also) run customs SC0RPION, JellyXperia and MIUI (only/all three?) and without big problems (so I can probably use those on daily basis)?
Which one do you like best? SC0RPION seems most updated, newest and best fitting (ALE2 based), MIUI seems older and simpler, and Jelly is based on an other phone?!
I do not understand how I would be able to port them to our ALE3. Can you explain it more elaborate please?
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CM11 is still buggy on mt6589, not only on my phone.
I tried those roms and they are bugfree except jellyxperia which is not multilanguage, in fact only english and chinese.
Honestly I prefer Sc0rpion rom because of its performance/battery life.
About porting roms, you should follow these steps:
1 - Download rom you want to port
2 - On your stock rom, go to system/lib/modules and copy all the libs inside this folder on your sd card
3 - Open custom rom zip and replace custom libs (in the same folder) with your libs
4 - Now replace boot.img of the rom with the ported boot.img which I gave you (i.e. ALE3Jellyxperia)
5 - Make a backup of your stock rom, Wipe data/factory reset and flash the zip in CWM
Yesterday I forgot Sc0rpion kernel, so you can download it here:
https://mega.co.nz/#!1Fl1FKbC!-tTMxyfDJl3_GrmvnCdYywXkutZv3trvxl4XyyA_r6k
Please tell me if you have any problem

marcogiannetta said:
CM11 is still buggy on mt6589, not only on my phone.
I tried those roms and they are bugfree except jellyxperia which is not multilanguage, in fact only english and chinese.
Honestly I prefer Sc0rpion rom because of its performance/battery life.
About porting roms, you should follow these steps:
1 - Download rom you want to port
2 - On your stock rom, go to system/lib/modules and copy all the libs inside this folder on your sd card
3 - Open custom rom zip and replace custom libs (in the same folder) with your libs
4 - Now replace boot.img of the rom with the ported boot.img which I gave you (i.e. ALE3Jellyxperia)
5 - Make a backup of your stock rom, Wipe data/factory reset and flash the zip in CWM
Yesterday I forgot Sc0rpion kernel, so you can download it here:
https://mega.co.nz/#!1Fl1FKbC!-tTMxyfDJl3_GrmvnCdYywXkutZv3trvxl4XyyA_r6k
Please tell me if you have any problem
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Thanks a lot but after my whole journey (see FP) I just finished configging my phone and am very happy at the moment.
I will try it later, but maybe 4.4 (will be released for us, inc kernel source) will be my next step, and I hope CM11 4.4 customly made from/for this!
How did you make these boot.img images for our ALE3 (from ALE2) btw?

hackwerk said:
Thanks a lot but after my whole journey (see FP) I just finished configging my phone and am very happy at the moment.
I will try it later, but maybe 4.4 (will be released for us, inc kernel source) will be my next step, and I hope CM11 4.4 customly made from/for this!
How did you make these boot.img images for our ALE3 (from ALE2) btw?
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I unpacked ALE2 and ALE3 kernel. Then I packed a kernel with the ramdisk of the ALE2 and the zImage of the ALE3. That's all

Vernee MARS

New VERNEE MARS Modding Thread
New Modding thread for the new model Vernee Mars Helio P10 Octa core Mtk 6757
Vernee MARS MT6757 Octa Core 4G LTE 802.11ac 4GB 32GB Android 6 & 7 Smartphone 5,5 inches
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MANY THANKS TO OUR MODERATORS TO OPEN AGAIN THIS THREAD !
More attention to the Xda-developers Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=256
Many thanks to "SUPER ADMIN" MR. MIKE​
XDA:DevDB Information
Vernee MARS , ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
ghost45
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2017-02-18
Last Updated 2017-03-25

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Software Section​
New Official firmware:
Lollipop Android 6 (Backup By Hanuma50)
http://www.needrom.com/download/vernee-mars/
Lollipop Android 7 (Backup By Ghost45)
https://mega.nz/#!ph1X2DDQ!N9Jrob7Fla7jxy-FtOETjGqQNH4My5aycBpnfRYo_aI
Drivers :
https://mega.nz/#!D4MnFBCZ!pb-v5EeRixWXb-NRzoi2fZuaYYkclM36-1QisVyBag4
https://www.dropbox.com/s/125r5twipmdt1wn/MT6589 drivers.zip
Recovery Modded
TWRP for Android 6 ported By Hanuma50
https://mega.nz/#!Sd8TnCJQ!skz9TLqSO2z8bM6ZwNA7gO7wph-ZZRqlK64KtlJoQjQ
TWRP for Android 7 ported By Megthebest
https://mega.nz/#!SAE3lbpL!reWHuRKgEI_7xvTcJAchWT9N8bXk62Ay5m0virtolyw
Carliv CWM By Ghost45
CWM Touch for Android 6
https://mega.nz/#!Bh8ViSbA!M29VpZKV7y7_y66nZTweXvgjXi-HGyHchv-SmcOR7tE
Cwm Touch for Android7
https://mega.nz/#!h4EAXbJQ!YrBzqRA44HUJYqvGGVVBpfxbYPAgzu2w1jx4hZsBXlw
Super Su
https://download.chainfire.eu/1021/SuperSU/SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip
Flashtool V.5.xxx
Version Only for last Devices Octa Core
https://mega.nz/#!ikkW2QhB!RK18HNLZUoUO4mpxP77GguN2rzeKS7tRuIAdW-9sDGE
Section setup Software:​
Drivers Installation :
Procedure :
To install the USB drivers VCOM the phone must be turned off and connected to the PC with or without a battery depending on the type of device,
get a screen like this in the device manager of the computer
Once you have installed the terminal will be shown in this way (the COM port may be different)
For those who have problems with the installation of these drivers and have had in the past a terminal mtk
they may have a driver conflict, or even if you just do the confusion and installed it different,
to solve, you can try to use the program
usbdeview:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/trans/usbdeview_italian.zip
select all items in that report as VCOM USB Preloader in the Mediatek figure right click Unistall and restart the PC
Installation of the Firmware:
PROCEDURE
1) Setup new Firmware
download the new firmware.
Unzip the compressed file and insert into the firmware folder:
a) recovery modded (is necessary for receive right root)
Phone off without usb cable and possibly removed the battery and put back for a perfect reset .....
and hold mode 'of off without usb cable connected!
Run Flashtool version octa-core ..... select the file, and then scatter firmware upgrade
...... NOW ONLY CONNECT USB CABLE not before!
Wait for the end of the installation procedure of the firmware and eventually restart the phone!
This' whole simplified procedure for installing the original firmware.
How to have right root on Vernee MARS
Procedure
Install one recovery modded through the previous link with flashtool (Flag only preloader and recovery files)
after run through recovery place the supersu zip file and you will receive, after reboot, the right root .
Attention after received the right root is not possible to apply the ota update of new firmwares.​
MANY THANKS TO :
C3C076, Dearlynounou the autors of Xposed modules add on, and
Hanuma,Carliv,Chainfire,MegTheBest, Marsapa,Cleopatra81,Tao,Stahl and all my friends that collaborate with me...​

New Custom Rom for Vernee MARS Based android 7
New Custom Rom Based Android 7
MARS
Details:
- Custom Rom Based Android 7 aosp official firmware (Version For FLASHTOOL)
- Pre root with Busibox
- SuperSu must be installed after installed the custom rom through flashtool
- new launcher add nova basic (must be upgraded to prime version)
- Recovery Cwm Touch
- New melodies added
- Dolby Digital
- New arrows inside
- New tricks and apps .
How Install The Custom Rom V1
1) Step
Download the new firmware.
Unzip the compressed file
Phone off without usb cable ....connected!
Run Flashtool version octa-core ..... select the file scatter,
and then check that all flags are selected
also check if in the menu in the top is selected firmware upgrade
and then push the button download (green arrow) in flashtool ...... NOW ONLY CONNECT USB CABLE not before!
Wait for the end of the installation procedure of the firmware and eventually restart the phone!
This' whole simplified procedure for installing the original firmware.n progress.....
2) Step (Necessary)
This Step is to receive the right root at 100%
(in android 6 & 7 Chainfire have found one new exploit to receive right root correctly in one temporary partition .
for this moment i'm not able to save that partition and so probably in the V2 Custom rom probably will be)
1) reboot in android system (7) after flashing process ..firmware in the step 1
2) So..copy in your exsternal SD card the file supersu xxx 2,79.zip
2) Restart the device in recovery (modded) run installing the compressed file and reboot in android system and you will find the supersu app and the right root .
Files to download :
Custom Rom V1
https://mega.nz/#!4lUFUSKa!zXccQ3zGaqi2y11p5ssp0JKuiT1XsNzMoN9zKwwchgQ
Supersu
https://mega.nz/#!cxUSkYBA!CxmVdoftoSeDGvrnaugsxFKklV7tdFa6GhN5gKgyRTQ​

New Custom Rom for Vernee MARS Based android 6
New Custom Rom Based Android 6
MARS
Details:
- Custom Rom Based Android 6 aosp (official firmware By Hanuma)
(Version For FLASHTOOL)
- Pre root with Busybox
- GravityBox (must be activated after the 2" Step Attention Please ...supersu must be installed first )
- Xstana Xposed modules for changing icons for navigation bar and more..
must be activated after the 2" Step Attention Please ...supersu must be installed first )
- new launcher add last nova 503 (must be upgraded to prime version)
- Recovery Cwm Touch By Ghost45
- New melodies added
- Dolby Digital
- New arrows inside with Xposed modules
- New tricks and Several apps
- SuperSu must be installed after installed the custom rom through flashtool.
How Install The Custom Rom V1
1) Step
Download the new firmware.
Unzip the compressed file
Phone off without usb cable ....connected!
Run Flashtool version octa-core ..... select the file scatter,
and then check that all flags are selected
also check if in the menu in the top is selected firmware upgrade
and then push the button download (green arrow) in flashtool ...... NOW ONLY CONNECT USB CABLE not before!
Wait for the end of the installation procedure of the firmware and eventually restart the phone!
This' whole simplified procedure for installing the original firmware.n progress.....
2) Step (Necessary)
This Step is to receive the right root at 100%
(in android 6 & 7 Chainfire have found one new exploit to receive right root correctly in one temporary partition .
for this moment i'm not able to save that partition and so probably in the V2 Custom rom probably will be)
1) reboot in android system after flashing process ..firmware in the step 1
2) So..copy in your exsternal SD card the file supersu xxx 2,79.zip
2) Restart the device in recovery (modded) run installing the compressed file and reboot in android system and you will find the supersu app and the right root .
Files to download :
Custom Rom V1
https://mega.nz/#!xg9EVBrI!YU8a7gSTRerwPoiaJoZN1inAMFqCbKkD1bhkNN1Y5c8
Supersu
https://mega.nz/#!cxUSkYBA!CxmVdoftoSeDGvrnaugsxFKklV7tdFa6GhN5gKgyRTQ
Many Thanks to:
Hanuma,Carliv,C3C076,Chainfire,MegTheBest, Marsapa,Cleopatra81,Tao,Stahl and all my friends that collaborate with me..​

New Cwm Touch for Android 6 & 7 Right ported
added the link in first page.
Also added link to official android 7 for MARS

"DO NOT SELECT FORMAT ALL "
But Firmware upgrade
to change type of android system
like android 6 to 7 or the contrary.
You will lost your IMEI number and you will receive too many problems!

I'm looking foward to test the new rom

vaorr said:
I'm looking foward to test the new rom
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Soon the link to my new custom rom.
I have found one problem with supersu that need, in android 7,to be installed in a temporary partition.... So is this the late time to be publish my new custom rom..
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Hi! Do you change anything on bluetooth? Because on the official rom i have a bug! The phone conects with the car bluetooth (hands free Parrot) but i have no sound on phone calls, but if i disconnect my smartwatch i have sound!

vaorr said:
Hi! Do you change anything on bluetooth? Because on the official rom i have a bug! The phone conects with the car bluetooth (hands free Parrot) but i have no sound on phone calls, but if i disconnect my smartwatch i have sound!
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Try it i have modded several things...bluetooth according me run well.
:laugh:

Hi, I have one of these devices that just won't boot at all (bricked?) I have no idea how to fix this, I have downloaded and tried to do the above without much luck, I did however get the recovery modded twrp for android 7 successfully flashed (I think) but still nothing, any assistance would be most helpful, I would be happy to allow someone to take over my pc, to see if they can figure it out, just getting it to boot up would be a start !

What happened to your phone to make it bricked?

nothing, it came that way , but I can't send it back, if i cant get it working, I'll have to take the financial hit ?

Oh man, that sucks, I'm not techi enough to offer any help.
Hope someone cab help u out

New Custom Rom based android 6 is in Testing Phase ....see details in first page!

Custom Rom V1 Based android 6 is on The Air !
First pages...:laugh:

Is there a thread for Q&A for the Mars, I don't see 1
Can we ask here or not?

AnubuRe said:
Is there a thread for Q&A for the Mars, I don't see 1
Can we ask here or not?
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This thread is only for custom rom...but ask to me i will try to help you...obvious