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[STOCK V3] Link And Installation Guide for A117 STOCK V3 ROM

Links for
1. The Stock V3 is:
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B74b7RoIPJyfcVJKSzAtQUM5Q0k&export=download
2. SP Tool for A117 is:
http://d-h.st/tvi
3. USB Driver For A117 is:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/e6c4j3d8j6c5ui3/MTK+Universal+Drivers.rar
to Flash STOCK V3 with SP tool... follow the guide:
1. Download Flash Tool , Stock ROM AND USB Driver From Above LINK
2. Now install SP Tool drvers. see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-magnus/general/install-usb-drivers-sp-tools-magnus-a117-t2705967
3. NOW Create Folder IN Desktop Give It Name "FLASH"
4. Copy All Downloaded File In Recently Created Folder "FLASH"
5. Extract 'SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119.rar' AND Also Extract Stock ROM File
6. NOW Open SP Flash Tools Folder AND Double Click ON "Flashtool.exe"
7. In Flashtool..Click On SCATTER-LOADING(FOUND IN RIGHT-SIDE) AND Select SCATTER File From STOCK ROM'S Folder
8. Flashtool Automatic Select All IMGs AND FILEs
9. NOW Completely Turn Off Your Phone
10. In Flashtool..Click On "DOWNLOAD" Button
11. Install USB Driver AND Connect Your Device To Computer
12. If Everything Is Right Then Process Will Start...Wait Till All Progress Completion
13. After All Process "GREEN CIRCLE" Appear In Center..
14. DISCONNECT PHONE AND POWER ON...THAT'S ALL
[instructions by Krunal32 and Rht555]
thats all.... enjoy
and if it helps.. PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON

checksum
PiyushGupta said:
Links for
1. The Stock V3 is:
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B74b7RoIPJyfcVJKSzAtQUM5Q0k&export=download
2. SP Tool for A117 is:
http://d-h.st/tvi
3. USB Driver For A117 is:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/e6c4j3d8j6c5ui3/MTK+Universal+Drivers.rar
to Flash STOCK V3 with SP tool... follow the guide:
1. Download Flash Tool , Stock ROM AND USB Driver From Above LINK
2. Now install SP Tool drvers. see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-magnus/general/install-usb-drivers-sp-tools-magnus-a117-t2705967
3. NOW Create Folder IN Desktop Give It Name "FLASH"
4. Copy All Downloaded File In Recently Created Folder "FLASH"
5. Extract 'SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119.rar' AND Also Extract Stock ROM File
6. NOW Open SP Flash Tools Folder AND Double Click ON "Flashtool.exe"
7. In Flashtool..Click On SCATTER-LOADING(FOUND IN RIGHT-SIDE) AND Select SCATTER File From STOCK ROM'S Folder
8. Flashtool Automatic Select All IMGs AND FILEs
9. NOW Completely Turn Off Your Phone
10. In Flashtool..Click On "DOWNLOAD" Button
11. Install USB Driver AND Connect Your Device To Computer
12. If Everything Is Right Then Process Will Start...Wait Till All Progress Completion
13. After All Process "GREEN CIRCLE" Appear In Center..
14. DISCONNECT PHONE AND POWER ON...THAT'S ALL
[instructions by Krunal32 and Rht555]
thats all.... enjoy
and if it helps.. PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON
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Hi,
Thanks for sharing. What's the valid checksum of Stock V3 ROM?

Checksum for STOCK V3
Checksum is [ed2c00354eb7a6d0d080453574e91b42]
enjoy.

Checksum for STOCK V3
PiyushGupta said:
Checksum is [ed2c00354eb7a6d0d080453574e91b42]
enjoy.
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Thanks.

Drivers please help.
Please help me install the drivers.
I'm running Windows 8.1 and my phone is not being recognized.
I've followed all the steps properly but I'm not getting the phone to even show up on the device manager. SP tools refusing to detect. Thoroughly frustrated and wasted 3 days on this.

abhishekmaha said:
Please help me install the drivers.
I'm running Windows 8.1 and my phone is not being recognized.
I've followed all the steps properly but I'm not getting the phone to even show up on the device manager. SP tools refusing to detect. Thoroughly frustrated and wasted 3 days on this.
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Use only latest sp flash tool.

But I did! Still not recognizing. Nothing's happening, and no yellow bar is coming.. I downloaded the latest version of sptools, tried about 6 different versions of drivers, but my phone is not visible even as an unknown device on the device manager.

abhishekmaha said:
But I did! Still not recognizing. Nothing's happening, and no yellow bar is coming.. I downloaded the latest version of sptools, tried about 6 different versions of drivers, but my phone is not visible even as an unknown device on the device manager.
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Yo!!
well all the things worked properly for me as well as for another users..
soo @abhishekmaha did you installed the drivers from the given link or from any other source??
i insist you to download and install the drivers from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-magnus/general/install-usb-drivers-sp-tools-magnus-a117-t2705967
Try it and then let me know.
i'll always be happy to help

PiyushGupta said:
Yo!!
well all the things worked properly for me as well as for another users..
soo @abhishekmaha did you installed the drivers from the given link or from any other source??
i insist you to download and install the drivers from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-magnus/general/install-usb-drivers-sp-tools-magnus-a117-t2705967
Try it and then let me know.
i'll always be happy to help
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ROM File size is 900 MB !1 Is it the right file ?

Download Error
PiyushGupta said:
Checksum is [ed2c00354eb7a6d0d080453574e91b42]
enjoy.
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I tried to download this several times, but it fails at nearly 800MB. Please help.

@rubenhardy
Yes this is the Right file..
Dont worry it's checked by me and other users too.
@Myanju
No download error cuz of the link..
there may be some problem with you system or network..
you can see the screenshot about the successful download.

Network Error
PiyushGupta said:
@rubenhardy
Yes this is the Right file..
Dont worry it's checked by me and other users too.
@Myanju
No download error cuz of the link..
there may be some problem with you system or network..
you can see the screenshot about the successful download.
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Hi,
I have attached screen shot of what i faced. please look into this and let me know what actions i should take.

Use IDM or some other downloder

Hi..
what are the features of stock v3.
does it mean kernal version
pls help
---------- Post added at 06:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:39 AM ----------
what are its features....

Emergency calls only problem
HI there , firstly there was problem for invalid IMEI, i got it resolved by flashing sec_ro file again. but now its showing emergency calls only. my phone is able to detect SIM card but showing emergency calls only.
is there any modem patch that can help.
pls help.:crying:

Question Lenovo Phab PB1 770m no operating system help

Hi all i have new Lenovo PB1 770m I attempted to root it the TWRP was installed but it was not rooted
then I tried to update the firmware to the latest 151111 and no go, in the end i managed to delete the operating system so now I can boot to recovery mode only, When I try to restart it comes up with No OS Installed, I have tried to install xposed v79 sdk21 arm64zip no go, Ok now I know that I am an IDIOT for
not making a backup of original system and not cheking the firmware was the same as the root guide,
On the top of recovery screen is :- 2.8.7.7 SevenMaxs and TeamWin Recovery Project, I guess this could
be an expensive lesson, I have been looking for an original ROM with no luck so any help would be very
much appreciated, Thanks pluto1956, Mike
ps used info and files from here to try and root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...oting-t3290347
UPDATE I managed to get a ROM from Russian site PB1-770M_S000156_150930_ROW_fastboot.7z 1.8gig
instructions say to be installed from computer via usb my problem is I can only access the internal storage or external SD card not the Usb-otg so it seems I can only update from the sd or internal memory
tried putting the rom on both but no go

Hi is there anybody that knows where and how to install the stock firmware for the phab PB1-770M

HELP
Same as above. need a stock rom. formatted internal storage mistakenly. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

naeemdurrani said:
Same as above. need a stock rom. formatted internal storage mistakenly. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.

Thanks brother, yesterday i downloaded one russian rom in zip format and there was a .bat file included in it. i only double clicked and it flashed through adb and fastboot and it was successfull. i got the operating system 5.0.2 but WLAN is not working, tried flashing several time but no luck. i learned that it is still under warranty ..so sent it to warranty. in a week it will be back with be for testing again hopefully.
well i will try your method as soon as i get my beast again. Thank you so much for helping out in timely manner, really appreciate it brother.
jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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---------- Post added at 08:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 AM ----------
it is very easy my friend just look into the only topic/thread about Phab plus in xda. it will guide you well.
if you get any error in recovery like footer is wrong/signature verification failed. connect your phone and first check if your device in being tracked by adb. use adb devices.
if your device appear in the list of devices ..use fastboot oem unlock then flash sevenmax twrp again after entering into temporary twrp as per phab plus thread.
0verdaflow said:
How can you root this damn phones.... i was trying like for 2 days....
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jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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Could you please elucidate more? I downloaded the ROM and the flash program. However, I've no clue how to get going. I don't even see the xml files anywhere (as mentioned by you).
Just don't want to screw it up bad so being little more cautious.

jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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im getting this error
Start Sending Programmer
Download Fail:System.Exception: Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol
at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SaharaArmPrgDownload(String sFileName)
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.QPHONEMSSaharaDownloadArmPrg(UInt64& version, String armPrgPath)
Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail
Finish Download
cant flash the stock rom

man dont use Qfil program.
the rom which you downloaded should be in zip format, unzip it, there is a file download_with_partiotion.bat.
run it and sit back until it is finished.
Wakatsik said:
im getting this error
Start Sending Programmer
Download Fail:System.Exception: Unable to download Flash Programmer using Sahara Protocol
at QC.QMSLPhone.Phone.QPHONEMS_SaharaArmPrgDownload(String sFileName)
at QC.SwDownloadDLL.SwDownload.QPHONEMSSaharaDownloadArmPrg(UInt64& version, String armPrgPath)
Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail
Finish Download
cant flash the stock rom
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naeemdurrani said:
man dont use Qfil program.
the rom which you downloaded should be in zip format, unzip it, there is a file download_with_partiotion.bat.
run it and sit back until it is finished.
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i cant use the .bat cause my phone is already bricked...it wont be recognize by the app...the only way is thru QFIL but the problem is that i always get the error above

Hi, same here. I tried using QFIL and getting Sahara Fail. Then tried clicking on the bat file but its not working since the phone is not recognized. Please help.
EDIT : I got the QFIL working just now and my phone is working. Flashed the stock rom and I think it will be just fine.

whiskey_1388 said:
Hi, same here. I tried using QFIL and getting Sahara Fail. Then tried clicking on the bat file but its not working since the phone is not recognized. Please help.
EDIT : I got the QFIL working just now and my phone is working. Flashed the stock rom and I think it will be just fine.
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My phone was wiped by me . I have TWRP and my phone is read as ADB interface (when in recovery mode). I tried adb devices and it returned 1f82f24b recovery. I also can access my phone memory from PC when in TWRP recovery which enables me to transfer files.
My problem is it is only read as ADB interface not as Qualcom COM port device. When I try Download_with_partition.cmd I get the error that it can not distinguish devices and to try. Any solution by those managed to install it successfully?

For everyone landing in this page due to wiping his OS of Lenovo Phab Plus by mistake (like I did), please refer to this thread:
Lenovo Phab Plus PB1-770M Stock ROM needed

Thanks!
jotade said:
Well i did it. Is really simple but it seems nobody has this problem before. You need
- Download Stock Firmware from russian lenovo site
- The Tool i used is QPST_2.7.422 QFIL it cames with the Drivers (i used Win8.1)
- Put phone in Download mode (press vol up and down same time and connect phone to PC)
- Open QFIL program and select flat build
- In select programmer you select prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbm
- In load xml i selected rawprogram_unsparse and path0
- After that you click download and wait like 4 min and when say finish succesfully you start phone manually
I hope this helps.
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I was not doing the 8936.mbn part!
By default it is 8916 so it doesnt work. but after changing that setting, it work!:highfive::good:

I can't unbrick
Hi!
I have a Lenovo Phab PB1-770M, this phone won't turn on, only Lenovo logo, or fastboot or flashmode.
With Flashtool i can't flash. In Fastboot i flash a recovery or operating system, i reboot the phone and again only the Lenovo screen, operating system not starting.
What can i do?

naeemdurrani said:
man dont use Qfil program.
the rom which you downloaded should be in zip format, unzip it, there is a file download_with_partiotion.bat.
run it and sit back until it is finished.
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this is what i get running the .bat command >
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
╟δ╚╖▒ú╩╓╗·─▄╣╗╩╢▒≡adb╔Φ▒╕!╟δ╓╪╩╘úí
please ensure the phone can distinguish adb devices! Please retry!
Press any key to continue . . .

vibe shot 6.0 update and root and xposed

1st way :
Pulled full OTA file for Lenovo Vibe Shot - z90a40 ROW
Installation Procedures for the official rekaveri following:
Clean, not rutirovannaya and the changed S240-th firmware.
Be sure to set the region code. After the update, you do not change ...
Download the file update.zip and throw your phone. I checked on the external memory card.
Reboot in rekaveri. Select English and tychem to Install update.zip
What follows is some question about the installation. Select YES
The installation process is 100% dlitelnyy.Posle installation still some time to think. Do not panic.
After installation is complete, select the restart system . The first start will be long enough.
I recommend to do a factory reset. In order to avoid possible problems during the transition from one to another OS
2nd way :
How to install TWRP rekaveri for the following:
Installed S240-th firmware.
Be sure to set the region code. After the update, you do not change ...
Download the archive TWRP_lenovoota.zip and throw your phone. I checked on the external memory card.
Reboot in rekaveri. Select Install and update the file with.
Make wipes are cache, dalvik-cache, data and phone.
After installation is complete, reboot the system. The first start will be long enough.
I recommend to do a factory reset. In order to avoid possible problems during the transition from one to another OS
down load files : https://cloud.mail.ru/public/36qb/qhqsDGNVr
3rd: for who have problem with 1st & 2nd
1- download thise file :http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/19311...363_160625_row/?do=findComment&comment=497835
2- Installing the firmware using QFIL on the Lenovo device based on Qualcomm chips:
(A)
We set vcredist_x86.exe , which go in the complete set with "proshivalschikom" itself;
set himself "flasher" - QPST.2.7.422.msi ;
install drivers for the Qualcomm chips - they are in the archive Qualcomm_USB_Drivers.7z
(B)
Completely turn off your device , and then we press the volume up key (Volume Up), and holding it connect the USB-cable which is already connected to the USB 2.0 port of your PC - in the Device Manager, you should see the device Qualcomm Lenovo HS-USB QDLoader 9008
3-Just install the firmware: -
(A)
Run the program QFIL
In the Programmer patch specify the path to the file prog_emmc_firehose_89XX.mbn (in my case prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn)
, for this click on Knop «the Browse» , in the window that opens, specify the path to the folder with the firmware (in my case ROW_S121), then choose prog_emmc_firehose_89XX.mbn file and click "Open" . then click on digging "the Load the XML ..." , alternately choose in the window that opens - first rawprogram0.xml and click "Open", and then patch0.xml and also click "Open".
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2014/post-53625-0-76252800-1419253051.png
(B)
Open the Device Manager on your PC, then turn off the device (smartphone or tablet) and take out the USB-cable from the device (if it was connected).
The device should restart at the successful process of filling the firmware and boot into Android OS.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2014/post-53625-0-39327800-1419253052.png
for root :::::::::
1ST : Unlock BootLoader
1. Install the software package QPST and drivers LenovoUsbDriver , QualcommUSBDrivers on your computer ( drivers are archived Service QPST programs )
2. Unpack the archive Z90a40_Android-L_unlock_7M.7z to the root of any drive.
3. Connect the device ( Z90a40 ) to a PC via USB-cable.
4. On your device, turn on debugging by the ADB .
5. Run the utility QFIL :
- in the line Select Build Type , select the Flat the Build
- in line Select Programmer press the button Browse and specify the path to the unzipped files \ Z90a40_unlock_7M \ the img \ prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbn
- click on the button Load XML and select the first rawprogram0.xml and then patch0.xml
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-1.png.661990ee862f9d3e35653a046c561c4a.png
6. Run Reboot_QDLoader.bat::
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/mon...7M_3.png.3018b3c020fc59cdab5e8b73461cc42e.png
7. In the main program window to see that the device is switched to the mode Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 .
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-2.png.a73fc14b40f138b5a2fa71480a6df072.png
8.Start the process of firmware bootloader unlocked by pressing the button Download .
(If you have not defined QFIL utility device Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode, then you should check through the Device Manager on your PC - there are no problems with Qualcomm driver)
9. At the end of the process unlocked bootloader firmware to the device you will see a sign in the window Status QFIL program the following lines:
Download Succeed
the Finish Download
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-3.png.3a5566b24283b342edc285b724004305.png
10.Turning off the device from the USB-cable and clamp button Power to turn on the device (sometimes takes up to 10-20 seconds).
11. Open the main settings menu, the device and go to the " About phone -> Device Information " and press 7 times to select " Build number " until the display shows that you have become a developer.
12. Go back to the device's main Settings menu and go to the " For Developers " in " Factory Unlock " switch the toggle switch in the ON state .
13.Turn off the device (Z90a40), we press both volume buttons and connects to a PC via a USB-cable (the device enters the mode fastboot ), then run Unlock_Bootloader.bat
You should see the value of true if the secondary Bootloader check the status in the string the Device unlocked :
(Bootloader) Device tampered: false
(Bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(Bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(Bootloader) Display panel: A
OKAY [0.046s]
finished. total time: 0.046s
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_2016_04/sshot-4.png.49581f68c35fd8e8922eaef936037988.png
14.So all of this unlocking process is completed successfully .
files need links :
http://lenovo-forums.ru/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=56368
2nd: to do ( install TWRP 3.0.2.0 for Lenovo Vibe Shot )
Extract the folder TWRP archive TWRP-3.0.2.0_Z90a40_by_SevenMaxs.7z to the root of any drive
Turn off the device ( Z90a40 ), we press both volume buttons and connects to a PC via a USB-cable; the device will go into fastboot mode (on the PC must be set for the driver ADB).
Connect your phone to a PC via usb-cable, and run the Flash-TWRP.bat ( the Run-TWRP.bat for a single run TWRP.)
We are waiting for the phone to boot into TWRP
You can now disconnect the usb-cord
Installation is finished!
links : http://lenovo-forums.ru/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=56391
Login or TWRP:
On the device is turned off hold down both volume buttons and the inclusion of produce, release the power button immediately once the device is turned on and the volume buttons once away; boot logo TWRP.
3rd : install su from twrp
su.zip link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxQ_dY80FUzYUXN6QThDd3pSWWc/view?usp=sharing
4th: install xposed.zip ( the erorrs have been solved)
link :
soooooooooooooooooooooon
soz for error happen before
updated 23/8/2016
that's all

Everything is fine, but TWRP in Russian how to change it to English?
xposed mode is not installing
in TWRP its said that I/O error on system folder.
MOD EDIT: Please don't quote the OP

In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
Sent from my Lenovo VIBEShot

shouk_1987 said:
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
Sent from my Lenovo VIBEShot
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Root successful :good:
but I cant able to xposed framework
because in TWRP its says "cp: can't stat "/system" I/O error"
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cant able to install xposed framework tried everything
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xposed worked with me and now erorr
sorry for that but it solved try agine

since root of the rom I tried about hundred times but still xposed framework not installed ?
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yasirriaz1977 said:
since root of the rom I tried about hundred times but still xposed framework not installed ?
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Try new zip

shouk_1987 said:
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
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All work now

elbhrawy said:
Try new zip
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=attach&id=7533763&dlsess=8f37b888e4eb17f073e312a5fa82e658 new link give me error like this
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yasirriaz1977 said:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=attach&id=7533763&dlsess=8f37b888e4eb17f073e312a5fa82e658 new link give me error like this
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I will upload now

elbhrawy said:
I will upload now
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eagerly waiting for xpposed to work on my charmed device

yasirriaz1977 said:
eagerly waiting for xpposed to work on my charmed device
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Updated

elbhrawy said:
Updated
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Downloading ..........................................
when installed will update here soon.....:good:
update.........
same error
cp:can't stat '/system/xposed.prop': I/O error
updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Z90a40 restoration/xposed-v80-sdk23-arm64-by-romracer-20160202.zip'
update .........
after aforementioned error my device also unroot
now I am going to root it again

yasirriaz1977 said:
Downloading ..........................................
when installed will update here soon.....:good:
update.........
same error
cp:can't stat '/system/xposed.prop': I/O error
updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Z90a40 restoration/xposed-v80-sdk23-arm64-by-romracer-20160202.zip'
update .........
after aforementioned error my device also unroot
now I am going to root it again
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its worked with me

elbhrawy said:
its worked with me
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but its not worked for me, please do something
Sent from my Lenovo Z90a40 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

i have problem with update
the update.zip block at 45% update
i'll try with file TWRP_lenovoota.zip...where i'll put the file?
on sd card ...but i put it in specific folder? rename the file?
tnx in advance

il_milanese said:
the update.zip block at 45% update
i'll try with file TWRP_lenovoota.zip...where i'll put the file?
on sd card ...but i put it in specific folder? rename the file?
tnx in advance
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use qfil better

I have the bootloader unlock and TWRP installed,
the TWRP recovery let me know that i have no SO installed.
how can I install/flash a rom without brick the phone with this recovery installed?
Things to mustnt do with TWRP installed?
i've been 2 days without phone(bricked). I need help
Thank you

a bit confussing cause the english not too good, look like translated from other language.
can somebody fix it?
so can i have root with marsmallow?

Thank U.
OTA update v363 Ok. Thank U.

[Guide] Install Custom Recovery for Blu Advance 5.0 D030UX

Before we start this post, I just wanted to say that I am new here (like today new) and XDA does not have this device listed in their website at all so I did not know where else to post this rather than the General Discussion, I do apologize for this annoyance and please forgive me. One last thing, I am not the developer of this, I am only the poster person........guy...... ;-; ....... the person who developed this custom recovery is @lopestom!! Please give him the credit he derserves, not me!! With this being said, let us move onto the post now!!
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*DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR IS THE DEVELOPER FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU CAUSE TO YOUR DEVICE!!*
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Greetings XDA Community and Blu Users!
Today I am Sharing this Custom Recovery that was made by @lopestom for the Blu Advance 5.0
Now before we get into this you will need to do the following first for the recovery to install.
You will need to install the MTK VCOM Drivers and the SP Flash Tool.
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693906
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 10 64-bit/32-bit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033
-Installation for SP Flash Tool: https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool
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Now once you get this done, you will want to install the custom recovery files for which I am providing to you Blu Advance 5.0 Users from [B @lopestom[/B]. (download link at the very bottom)
Once you install the zip, follow these simple steps and you will have the recovery installed in no time!
1. Download zip file and then unzip to then where you will see two files: *recovery img and scatter file*
2. Open SPFT, and load the scatter file from that folder unzipped
3. Click the Download Tab, and edit the settings as follows:
A. Make sure 'Download Only' is selected
B. Only Recovery Partition box is checked
C. Make sure correct scatter is loaded
4. Double click in 'Location' field next to recovery partition and select recovery.img
5. Click "Download" Button
6. Power off phone
7. With "Download" button clicked in SPFT, connect phone to USB without powering on (VCOM DRIVERS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THIS TO WORK)
8. Wait for SPFT to flash, popup with green check-mark will display when complete
9. Disconnect phone from USB, hold power + volume-up keys until boot into TWRP Recovery
10. Done!
11. You have successfully installed this custom recovery for your Blu Advance 5.0!!
As a perk, you can now root your device if you have not already with Super Su: https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
Downloads:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120706965
*ALL CREDIT GOES TO @lopestom*

When is TWRP installed?
Sorry, as a noob, I have no idea at what point TWRP needs to be installed, if at all. Andvance 5.0 isn't on the list in the official TWRP app, so installling that from Google Play Store doesn't help. Do I get blutwrp.img -and how do I install it? Do I flash twrp, too, or install it another way ? Should twrp come up automatically here? I'm totally confused with this guide.

thaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks

Androidfilehost link is out of mirrors

cuvtixo said:
Sorry, as a noob, I have no idea at what point TWRP needs to be installed, if at all. Andvance 5.0 isn't on the list in the official TWRP app, so installling that from Google Play Store doesn't help. Do I get blutwrp.img -and how do I install it? Do I flash twrp, too, or install it another way ? Should twrp come up automatically here? I'm totally confused with this guide.
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This post looks pretty new. So I thought I'd drop by just in case you never figured out how to install TWRP. At the bottom of the guide there is this:
RonneyDude said:
Downloads:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120706965
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That download URL is TWRP. If I were to guess, the download is an unofficial port of TWRP. Since TWRP doesn't have an official build for BLU Advance 5.0, you have to use the file provided by OP (I am not aware of any other unofficial ports of TWRP specifically for BLU Advance 5.0).
It has been a while since I rooted the BLU Advance 5.0 for my friend, but I believe it is not possible to directly flash a custom recovery onto the device. That's why you need to install SPFT which was also generously provided by OP:
RonneyDude said:
-Installation for SP Flash Tool: https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool
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However, in order to use that tool, you must make sure you have the right drivers so your phone and computer can communicate:
RonneyDude said:
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 8: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693906
-How to install MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 10 64-bit/32-bit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033
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After you have installed the proper drivers for your computer and SPFT, you are all set to follow the steps OP provided. Any instance where it says "zip file" he is referring to the zip file you should have downloaded from androidfilehost.com (first link I quoted from OP).
As long as you know that, here are the steps 1 - 11 you should follow:
RonneyDude said:
1. Download zip file and then unzip to then where you will see two files: *recovery img and scatter file*
2. Open SPFT, and load the scatter file from that folder unzipped
3. Click the Download Tab, and edit the settings as follows:
A. Make sure 'Download Only' is selected
B. Only Recovery Partition box is checked
C. Make sure correct scatter is loaded
4. Double click in 'Location' field next to recovery partition and select recovery.img
5. Click "Download" Button
6. Power off phone
7. With "Download" button clicked in SPFT, connect phone to USB without powering on (VCOM DRIVERS MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THIS TO WORK)
8. Wait for SPFT to flash, popup with green check-mark will display when complete
9. Disconnect phone from USB, hold power + volume-up keys until boot into TWRP Recovery
10. Done!
11. You have successfully installed this custom recovery for your Blu Advance 5.0!!
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cuvtixo said:
... I have no idea at what point TWRP needs to be installed, if at all.
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I may be misreading this sentence, but incase I am not, I'll explain. The primary reason people install a custom recovery is so they can root their phones. In the case of BLU Advance 5.0, that phone only has an internal storage of 4GB, which I have recently learned is apparently taken up entirely by Messenger itself (if you download Facebook Messenger). What's the point of having a smartphone if you can't install apps on it? There is an app called Link2SD which can trick the phone into believing the external SD card space is internal (more or less). Link2SD needs root though.
After installing TWRP, now is when you can flash things the way I imagine you're moderately familiar with from your comment. The only thing you should need to flash via this method should be SuperSU, to give you the root privilege necessary for Link2SD. OP has also provided this:
RonneyDude said:
As a perk, you can now root your device if you have not already with Super Su: https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip?retrieve_file=1
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If you followed all the steps properly, you should be able to power down your device, and boot into TWRP by holding the Power and Volume Up buttons until you see the white BLU boot screen. From there, you can flash SuperSU.
Hope this helped clear some things up for you!

weilunt0219 said:
This post looks pretty new. So I thought I'd drop by just in case you never figured out how to install TWRP. At the bottom of the guide there is this:
That download URL is TWRP. If I were to guess, the download is an unofficial port of TWRP. Since TWRP doesn't have an official build for BLU Advance 5.0, you have to use the file provided by OP (I am not aware of any other unofficial ports of TWRP specifically for BLU Advance 5.0).
It has been a while since I rooted the BLU Advance 5.0 for my friend, but I believe it is not possible to directly flash a custom recovery onto the device. That's why you need to install SPFT which was also generously provided by OP:
However, in order to use that tool, you must make sure you have the right drivers so your phone and computer can communicate:
After you have installed the proper drivers for your computer and SPFT, you are all set to follow the steps OP provided. Any instance where it says "zip file" he is referring to the zip file you should have downloaded from androidfilehost.com (first link I quoted from OP).
As long as you know that, here are the steps 1 - 11 you should follow:
I may be misreading this sentence, but incase I am not, I'll explain. The primary reason people install a custom recovery is so they can root their phones. In the case of BLU Advance 5.0, that phone only has an internal storage of 4GB, which I have recently learned is apparently taken up entirely by Messenger itself (if you download Facebook Messenger). What's the point of having a smartphone if you can't install apps on it? There is an app called Link2SD which can trick the phone into believing the external SD card space is internal (more or less). Link2SD needs root though.
After installing TWRP, now is when you can flash things the way I imagine you're moderately familiar with from your comment. The only thing you should need to flash via this method should be SuperSU, to give you the root privilege necessary for Link2SD. OP has also provided this:
If you followed all the steps properly, you should be able to power down your device, and boot into TWRP by holding the Power and Volume Up buttons until you see the white BLU boot screen. From there, you can flash SuperSU.
Hope this helped clear some things up for you!
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While this helps, I've been doing this for months now... And now I am faced with the problem of the new OTA they just gave me, which blocks any and all root access that I had before. Now my problem is figuring out if I need to re-flash the previous version to my firmware or unlock the bootloader and just install a custom ROM, given that a universal ROM is compatible.

A way to unbrick?
So, I have one and bricked it when flashing a recovery I found when I searched blue advance 5.0 custom recovery on google
when I searched, I used the one I found at the blueroms dot info site
it is now in a boot loop, and I can't access anything except the menu between booting factory mode and recovery
is there a way I can fix it, and flash this?

Thanks!
Thanks for not only the instructions, but for accepting the possibility that I may have figured it out myself.
As a regular linux user, I'm not sure why the xda comunity depends on: SP Flash Tool, MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows and MTK VCOM Drivers for Windows 10 64-bit/32-bit. Especially at this point shouldn't there be some tools from Chrome OS? if not Linux itself? Sorry that's kind of off point, but your help is indeed appreciated.

Trying to Root
Hello everyone, I have been desperately trying to root a Blu Advance 5.0 HD that i just got. It runs Android Version 6.0 Kernal 3.18.19 Custom build BLU_A050U_V04_GENERIC 19-09-2016\
So The farthest i got was clicking download and plugging in the phone. It gives me an error and suggests i Format+download. Doing that semi bricks my phone and i have to flash a oem firmware. I even tried using the oem files and just replacing the recovery which did the trick in making it run, but did not install twrp. What am i doing wrong, Id rather not return the phone but i may if i cannot root it.
Thanks anyone who can assist me!

Nothing happened
Greetings,
I was able to install drivers on the PC and flash the recovery through SPFT and directly from fastboot but it didn't work. Although both methods gave me OK, when I boot into recovery I still get the stock recovery 3e version of the BLU. So, is there something that I'm missing?

[GUIDE] [ROOT] myPhone HAMMER AXE M LTE

I finally found a way to root the myPhone Hammer AXE M LTE!!! You can use Magisk to patch the boot.img from the 1.0.3 OTA! See the attached thumbnails at the bottom.
My steps:
1) Upgrade to the latest OTA from myPhone (1.0.3). In the event that you can’t download it through your phone, I’ve uploaded it to MEGA: https://mega.nz/#!Ndw3TYrR!nozVRHC1M4ugn-_PKzC7tn1fAAV6w7bB7Iq2uRr8FHA
1a) I had to manually reboot into recovery to install the update. Power off the phone, hold power + PTT until you see the myPhone logo. Once you see the dilapidated robot, tap and hold power then vol + (in that order!!!).
2) The update should be on your external SDcard. Select it and wait for the install to finish.
3) After the install completes, reboot to your system and install the Magisk Manager: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
3a) If you want to use my patched boot and scatter, skip steps 4, 5, and 6 and go to step 7. Patched boot, Scatter, Magisk.apk and Stock Recovery: https://mega.nz/#!YAQ3BQyS!dJjw-O9pyB7ra2q3qrheo7VFXeyUc4MmW1aqbBqTi6I
4) From within the Magisk Manager, go to settings, enable BETA. Go back to the main Magisk screen and select install. Select patch boot. Patch the boot.img from the 1.0.3 OTA.
5) Once that’s done, Magisk will spit a patched_boot.img to your Magisk forlder on your internal drive. Copy that over to your PC (or email it to yourself, my PC couldn't see it for some reason).
6) If you don’t already have a working SCATTER file, you’ll need to download one. The only one I’ve found that works is in this ROM: https://www.needrom.com/download/myphone-hammer-axe-m-lte/
7) Grab SP Flash Tool: https://spflashtool.com/ , launch it, load the SCATTER file, either the one from the .zip I provided or the one from the ROM on needrom.com (they’re the same), uncheck all the boxes in the lower half of the SP Flash Tool window except for the boxes to the left of the boot and recovery rows. Click in the “location” field on the right-hand side of the window, a dialog will pop up, choose the your patched boot image, if you’re using the one I provided it will be called “magisk_boot.img”. See attached thumbnail for reference.
8) Make sure that the field above the area with the content to flash is on DOWNLOAD ONLY. Make sure you don’t have and Android devices attached to your PC and upon successful inspection, click “Download”.
9) Turn off your myPhone AXE M LTE. Wait for it to fully power down (there will be an additional vibration after the screen goes blank). Attach the phone to the computer via the USB cable that shipped with it. If the SP Flash Tool is in a good mood, it should start flashing immediately (the bottom strip on the window will turn red, then yellow, then you’ll get a pop-up saying “OK!”). If SP Flash Tool is being an @$$, you may have to unplug the USB cable, hit “Download” again, plug the cable back in and repeat until SP Flash Tool correctly sees your phone.
10) Once you get the “OK!” box, reboot the phone. Go to Magisk Manager. Hit install. Choose the direct install (the third option, bezposrednie). Reboot the phone.
11) You should now be able to install XPOSED, VIPER, etc through the Magisk Manager. For XPOSED, make sure you’re using the MAGISK SPECIFIC APK (downloaded from with the Magisk Downloader, just click on the text describing the module and you’ll get a changelog): https://mega.nz/#!UYwExLjC!AAZi-qho0PHWNjXMzAikbTHmTjaEtYfLlqYeDbeJM14
Note: Everything I've tried except for the DOLBY modules has been working splendidly. If you brick yourself, just reflash the ROM from needrom.com and start over.
Thanks and credit:
topjohnwu for Magisk, hanuma50 for his ROM at needrom.com

what if OTA 1.2.0

K A M E N said:
what if OTA 1.2.0
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I had no idea OTA 1.2.0 existed. Is it Nougat? If so, could you upload it to Mega?

I do not know how. I got my phone back from service (new display), before it was android 4, now it is android 6, working ver:AXE_M_LTE_EN_20170410_1.2.0 core 3.10.72 [email protected] #2

K A M E N said:
I do not know how. I got my phone back from service (new display), before it was android 4, now it is android 6, working ver:AXE_M_LTE_EN_20170410_1.2.0 core 3.10.72 [email protected] #2
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Ok. Mine is still running 1.0.3. I bought it from Biedronka less than a year ago and it already had Marshmallow on it.

Well, I do not know if your procedure works on 1.2.0 and do not want to brick it.

K A M E N said:
Well, I do not know if your procedure works on 1.2.0 and do not want to brick it.
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Don't blame you. Hopefully they'll release the OTA you have for the rest of us and then we'll be able to see if the Magisk method works for it too. At the moment my aktualizacja program says that 1.0.3 is the latest OTA.

Files lacking in your upload?
Hello,
thank you for this tutorial. I encountered a few problems:
1) needrom.com requires not only an account, but also a premium one to download the file you linked.
2) Your scatter file was not accepted by my SP flash tool. I used the one I found somewhere else (searching by the CPU model) and it was accepted.
3) After I did this, I couldn't find magisk_boot.img which was supposed to be in your .zip archive. There is no such file there. There is only boot.img, but judging by the size this is an unpatched one you attached in point 4) of your tutorial.
4) I tried generating my own patched_boot.img and succeeded, but it is rejected by SP flash tool (wrong format or sth).
5) Only pair of boot and recovery files that was accepted is in "sig" folder of ur archive. But I have no idea what files are theese and I don't have the guts to try this.
I have no idea what to do now. Could you give me some clues?

mosiowaty said:
Hello,
thank you for this tutorial. I encountered a few problems:
1) needrom.com requires not only an account, but also a premium one to download the file you linked.
2) Your scatter file was not accepted by my SP flash tool. I used the one I found somewhere else (searching by the CPU model) and it was accepted.
3) After I did this, I couldn't find magisk_boot.img which was supposed to be in your .zip archive. There is no such file there. There is only boot.img, but judging by the size this is an unpatched one you attached in point 4) of your tutorial.
4) I tried generating my own patched_boot.img and succeeded, but it is rejected by SP flash tool (wrong format or sth).
5) Only pair of boot and recovery files that was accepted is in "sig" folder of ur archive. But I have no idea what files are theese and I don't have the guts to try this.
I have no idea what to do now. Could you give me some clues?
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Hey.
I'd tried contacting the original uploader of the needrom file but couldn't get through to him, so I've uploaded his rom to mega:
https://mega.nz/#!9UQh3CBK!LqmVOAxfoIstSVAPeypVzsi7G8PGWQWB_j9qcZB_-RI (this is the same rom from step 6)
As for points 2 through 5, sorry for any confusion, I went back and updated my links. This should resolve your difficulties (initial files I used at the time I wrote the guide): https://mega.nz/#!9UQh3CBK!LqmVOAxfoIstSVAPeypVzsi7G8PGWQWB_j9qcZB_-RI There should be three files inside, the scatter I used, the stock recovery and the modded boot image entitled "magisk-boot.img"
Alternate upload (this contains a modded boot for Magisk 16.6 plus the APK for Magisk Manager): https://mega.nz/#!YAQ3BQyS!dJjw-O9pyB7ra2q3qrheo7VFXeyUc4MmW1aqbBqTi6I
Note 1: on Linux I had to flash both the recovery and the modded boot at the same time because it kept hanging when I was only flashing the modded boot. I don't know why, I just troubleshot till it worked and that's why the stock recovery is included in the .ZIP I linked.
Note 2: I have a Hammer Axe M LTE (if you're in Poland, they were sold for 700zl at Biedronka). I don't know if this process will work on any other variant.
This is my MEGA folder for the Hammer: https://mega.nz/#F!hNAxAQBC!B0el82vXo1sKsEdIskoW1g