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This method successfully installs the CWM on the phone. CWM version supplied by ZOPO does not work. Use the CWM posted in the second link
I am a still learning and not a developer !
Hi All ZOPO ZP900 Leader Owners,
This is a guide for Installing Clock Work Mod Recovery Image on ZOPO ZP900 Leader Phone. Most of the owners of this fantastic phone would have desperately tried like me to install CWM on this phone (some may have found success). ZOPO does gives an option to order the phone pre-rooted however they do not install CWM ....or for that matter there is no Stock Recovery on the phone !!!. Start the phone with Power + Volume Up button pressed and your presented with an image of sick Android lying down with a Red triangle coming out of his opened stomach :laugh:
DONT TRY TO USE ROM MANAGER APP TO INSTALL CWM, THIS WILL ONLY BRICK YOUR PHONE !
So after breaking my head for couple of days, searching the net, downloading stuff I have successfully installed CWM !
So here are the steps !.
What you need
1. ZOPO ZP900 Leader phone
2. Download Fully working English CWM from here http://www.4shared.com/file/16vuWyiU/recovery.html. The one posted in Zopo website does not work.
3. Download latest SP Flash Tool for MTK6577 from here http://www.4shared.com/zip/Xgc3G_hB/SP_Flash_Tool_v3122200.html
4. Download the latest Stock ICS ROM for ZP900 from Zopo website link http://www.4shared.com/rar/hGY2ahbu/MP_MT77_root_en_play_fix_zp900.html
5. Download MTK6577 Driver from Zopo website http://www.4shared.com/zip/YXlLFoLm/6577driver_install_3_steps.html
Installation Steps
1. Unzip and Install the USB drivers on your Windows PC using the MTK 6577 Driver Zip file. There will be 3 folders named First Step, Second Step & Third Step. Open First Step install the MTK driver MSI file. Post completion open Second Step, click on ClickInstall Driver, it will automatically install the USB driver. Press Exit after installation (Win 7 may give error that installation was incorrect, just ignore)
Repeat the same for folder Third Step
Connect your phone switched off and battery removed using USB cable. Windows will recognize and install the MTK drivers for your phone (any free COM ports) will be configured. Disconnect the phone. Put the battery back but do not switch on the phone
2.Extract the latest ROM folder from downloaded ICS ROM. You will get 2 folders
database
MP_MT77_h958_zp900_zwx_ics_20120912-155136_TSZ_PC
Open the second folder (MP_MT77***). This is the folder that has all the image files. You will find recovery.img file. This is original file. You can either rename it or keep a back up and delete it.
3. Copy the new CWM recovery.img file that you downloaded from ZOPO website in this folder. Rename it to be recovery.img
4. Extract and run SP flash Tool.exe (the one with Blue image icon)
5.Click on Options, USB Mode will be checked, DA Download All will be checked, in the sub options Speed will be Checked High Speed, Battery select With Battery. Come to the main Application window
6. Click on Scatter-loading button which is on the right side below Downloading Agent. A window will open. Browse to your extracted ICS ROM folder, click on folder MP_MT77****. By default you will have only one map file of name MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc. Select this
7. The flash tool will populate the Map file on the application window. You will see multiple Entries such as
PRELOADER
DSP_BL
MBR
etc etc. Each will have a check box which is by default checked.
8. UNCHECK all entries EXCEPT FOR "RECOVERY". Leave Recovery checked.
9. Now click on "Download" on the Application or press F9 on keyboard. A warning message will pop up. Press YES
10. You will see in the status bar below "Searching"
11. Connect your phone (switched off and with battery inserted) via the USB cable.
12. Flash tool will do its stuff. First a red progress bar, then a count down, a quick yellow progress bar and final window showing Green Circle.
If you get this the Congrats You have flashed CWM !
Check by unplugging the phone and re-starting it with Power+Volume Up button Pressed. The Phone will boot into CWM !.
Enjoy !
Warning - Please follow the instructions. Don't mess around with anything else. Not responsible if you do anything else and brick your device !
In case you get any other error on SP Flash Tool, then recheck your MTK driver installation. Try on another PC.
Now I hope this opens the door for many other things !
Additional Info -
Install PDAnet from here http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php or Snappea from www.snappea.com to make your device get recognized when connected to the computer. Install this with your phone switched on, this software installs the necessary drivers for the phone, post which you can use flash tool.
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The CWM from taiwan101 for the 9300+ seems to be working fine. I was able to install .zip file from SD card. However the CWM is in Taiwanese, so if anyone can provide the CWM in English, thanks in advance
link for 9300+ CWM http://d01.megashares.com/dl/KicT315...M_Recovery.rar
UPDATE - Finally got a full working English CWM for ZOPO extracted from Mod ROM posted thanks to Kyrie1965. Tested and everything is working. Download from here http://www.4shared.com/file/16vuWyiU/recovery.html
vijayar said:
This method successfully installs the CWM on the phone. CWM as such works (able to navigate through the menus etc) but some of the function such as Install from ZIP, Backup etc, mount are not working, Gives an error Unable to Mount Sdcard !. Not sure if the issue is with CWM version supplied by ZOPO, need to try with other/older versions of CWM.
Please feel free to post links of CWM that works
I am a still learning and not a developer !
Hi All ZOPO ZP900 Leader Owners,
This is a guide for Installing Clock Work Mod Recovery Image on ZOPO ZP900 Leader Phone. Most of the owners of this fantastic phone would have desperately tried like me to install CWM on this phone (some may have found success). ZOPO does gives an option to order the phone pre-rooted however they do not install CWM ....or for that matter there is no Stock Recovery on the phone !!!. Start the phone with Power + Volume Up button pressed and your presented with an image of sick Android lying down with a Red triangle coming out of his opened stomach :laugh:
DONT TRY TO USE ROM MANAGER APP TO INSTALL CWM, THIS WILL ONLY BRICK YOUR PHONE !
So after breaking my head for couple of days, searching the net, downloading stuff I have successfully installed CWM !
So here are the steps !.
What you need
1. ZOPO ZP900 Leader phone
2. Download latest CWM from the link provided in Zopo Website http://www.4shared.com/file/lp0t5E1t/cmw-recovery.html
3. Download latest SP Flash Tool for MTK6577 from here http://www.4shared.com/zip/Xgc3G_hB/SP_Flash_Tool_v3122200.html
4. Download the latest Stock ICS ROM for ZP900 from Zopo website link http://www.4shared.com/rar/hGY2ahbu/MP_MT77_root_en_play_fix_zp900.html
5. Download MTK6577 Driver from Zopo website http://www.4shared.com/zip/YXlLFoLm/6577driver_install_3_steps.html
Installation Steps
1. Unzip and Install the USB drivers on your Windows PC using the MTK 6577 Driver Zip file. There will be 3 folders named First Step, Second Step & Third Step. Open First Step install the MTK driver MSI file. Post completion open Second Step, click on ClickInstall Driver, it will automatically install the USB driver. Press Exit after installation (Win 7 may give error that installation was incorrect, just ignore)
Repeat the same for folder Third Step
Connect your phone switched off and battery removed using USB cable. Windows will recognize and install the MTK drivers for your phone (any free COM ports) will be configured. Disconnect the phone. Put the battery back but do not switch on the phone
2.Extract the latest ROM folder from downloaded ICS ROM. You will get 2 folders
database
MP_MT77_h958_zp900_zwx_ics_20120912-155136_TSZ_PC
Open the second folder (MP_MT77***). This is the folder that has all the image files. You will find recovery.img file. This is original file. You can either rename it or keep a back up and delete it.
3. Copy the new CWM recovery.img file that you downloaded from ZOPO website in this folder. Rename it to be recovery.img
4. Extract and run SP flash Tool.exe (the one with Blue image icon)
5.Click on Options, USB Mode will be checked, DA Download All will be checked, in the sub options Speed will be Checked High Speed, Battery select With Battery. Come to the main Application window
6. Click on Scatter-loading button which is on the right side below Downloading Agent. A window will open. Browse to your extracted ICS ROM folder, click on folder MP_MT77****. By default you will have only one map file of name MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc. Select this
7. The flash tool will populate the Map file on the application window. You will see multiple Entries such as
PRELOADER
DSP_BL
MBR
etc etc. Each will have a check box which is by default checked.
8. UNCHECK all entries EXCEPT FOR "RECOVERY". Leave Recovery checked.
9. Now click on "Download" on the Application or press F9 on keyboard. A warning message will pop up. Press YES
10. You will see in the status bar below "Searching"
11. Connect your phone (switched off and with battery inserted) via the USB cable.
12. Flash tool will do its stuff. First a red progress bar, then a count down, a quick yellow progress bar and final window showing Green Circle.
If you get this the Congrats You have flashed CWM !
Check by unplugging the phone and re-starting it with Power+Volume Up button Pressed. The Phone will boot into CWM !.
Enjoy !
Warning - Please follow the instructions. Don't mess around with anything else. Not responsible if you do anything else and brick your device !
In case you get any other error on SP Flash Tool, then recheck your MTK driver installation. Try on another PC.
Now I hope this opens the door for many other things !
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hey will this work on hero 9300+ ,512mb ram .
i have ordered one and will soon arrive.
will try to make some custom roms.
B rom error:
hi there does anyone has flash the zopo900 leader and got the message B ROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)
It wont letme flash the phone driver seems working fine but it said "single usb port" and the port assing it. please help!
Hi Vijay,
What if i dont follow the step 8 (uncheck everything except recovery). Does it cause any issue?
I am running win 7 x64 and when i run the flash tool it says searching only after i click the download
help
hey i have hero 9300+ 512mb ram
i have no network issue plz help me!:crying:
miraguilar1 said:
hi there does anyone has flash the zopo900 leader and got the message B ROM ERROR: S_COM_PORT_OPEN_FAIL (1013)
It wont letme flash the phone driver seems working fine but it said "single usb port" and the port assing it. please help!
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Check your device drivers USB driver has not been installed properly. I faced this issue and after multiple attempts of reinstall of USB drivers the flash tool started working properly
Also you can try installing PDAnet from here http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php
Install this with your phone switched on, this software installs the necessary drivers for the phone, post which you can use flash tool.
Note Connect the phone to flash tool first without battery, in options select with battery, press download after selecting the required file, when it says searching unplug the phone put battery back, dont switch on, plus back the usb. The flash tool should load the required file.
senlakshman said:
Hi Vijay,
What if i dont follow the step 8 (uncheck everything except recovery). Does it cause any issue?
I am running win 7 x64 and when i run the flash tool it says searching only after i click the download
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It will flash the entire ROM again. My guide was specifically for flashing only the CWM and not the entire ROM. I wanted to keep the Stock rom intact as it came from ZOPO.
Word of caution, I am yet top try flashing the complete ROM so if you are trying ensure that your have taken a backup via CWM (if already flashed) of your existing full working ROM before attempting anything. Also flash only ZOPO Stock or customised ROMs,
From where did you bought this mobile?
Does the imei start from 355,889,3535
Is it ips 1gb ram .
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Anyone having problem with drivers can follow this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfemoi6Aizw
complete flashing process
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
vijayar said:
It will flash the entire ROM again. My guide was specifically for flashing only the CWM and not the entire ROM. I wanted to keep the Stock rom intact as it came from ZOPO.
Word of caution, I am yet top try flashing the complete ROM so if you are trying ensure that your have taken a backup via CWM (if already flashed) of your existing full working ROM before attempting anything. Also flash only ZOPO Stock or customised ROMs,
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I have installed the drivers, while the phone is on using pdanet and i powered off and ran the flash tool first without battery (with battery option) and put the battery back in. but i got message stating please insert usb and Flashtool have this alert.
Not sure, where i am missing the steps
plz also have a look at previous posts u will get your answer.
senlakshman said:
I have installed the drivers, while the phone is on using pdanet and i powered off and ran the flash tool first without battery (with battery option) and put the battery back in. but i got message stating please insert usb and Flashtool have this alert.
Not sure, where i am missing the steps
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i too was having this problem but i tried the MTK6575 DRIVER and it worked maybe give it a try
Hey guys, I want to try this on my hero 9300+.
Is it safe?
Working
bhargav1991 said:
hey will this work on hero 9300+ ,512mb ram .
i have ordered one and will soon arrive.
will try to make some custom roms.
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Confirmed working on 9300+
Follow the tutorial exactly as written.
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Israeleet said:
Hey guys, I want to try this on my hero 9300+.
Is it safe?
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This is a copy of cwm with the specific support for the MTK6577 used by the 9300+
So yes it safe.
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bhargav1991 said:
hey i have hero 9300+ 512mb ram
i have no network issue plz help me!:crying:
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Make sure you removed the battery long enough from your phone.
You may also have to reboot your pc a couple of times.
Wtf .
I am talking about the no service issue,it doesn't have any relation
With battery or pc :what:
Anyways its an imei issue.
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vattmann said:
i too was having this problem but i tried the MTK6575 DRIVER and it worked maybe give it a try
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Yessss , it did worked by using the MTK6575 driver :good:
bhargav1991 said:
Wtf .
I am talking about the no service issue,it doesn't have any relation
With battery or pc :what:
Anyways its an imei issue.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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YTF
This is the CWM forum.
Has anyone tried tw5 launcher on this ?
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bhargav1991 said:
Anyone having problem with drivers can follow this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfemoi6Aizw
complete flashing process
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hello bhargav1991, i got some questions:
1. I've buy zp900 but it will arrive next week. In the video you posted there is a guide how to flash the official Zopo z900 latest stock ROM but in this way you get the latest rom + root but no ClockWorkMod Recovery installed ?¿¿
2. My intention as i done with my old..HTC Desire HD is flashing ClockWorkMod Recovery and install the latest Zp 900 stock ROM + ROOT. So following the 1st post and once all steps are done one by one, will I get the same rom that come installed ?¿ but non root ?¿
I need to download the latest ZOPO ROM .zip and then install it from ClockWorkMod and finally i will get the latest ROM + ROOT ¿?
Could you please help me
Thank you so much in advance guys ¡¡
:good:
Does any one tested Bin4ry solution on Jiayu G3?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
luznykolo said:
Does any one tested Bin4ry solution on Jiayu G3?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Not yet. Today I will receive my new Jiayu G3 ... and I would like to root it. So very interested to learn about it.
G3 is easy to root. I did root many G3 last week.
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xjarl said:
G3 is easy to root. I did root many G3 last week.
Sent from my Honor U8860 using xda-developers app
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Can you provide the link to the guideline you used?
Is it http://techideki.com/how-to-root-jiayu-g3-working-recovery-mode/ ... or the link mentioned above?
xjarl said:
G3 is easy to root. I did root many G3 last week.
Sent from my Honor U8860 using xda-developers app
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Yeah sure bro but it will be my first smartphone and I can't copy from any device because i don't have it
I have problem. All look fine but have to messages:
"remote object 'system app/Back-Restor.apk does not exist"
"remote object 'system/bin/ric' does not exist
After that my phone reboot and have a screen:
Full restore
a full restore of all data from a connected
desktop computer has been requested. Do
you want allow this to happen?
If you did not request the restore yourself, do
not allow the operation to proceed. This will
replace any data currently on the device!
Please enter your device encryption
password below
______________________________
If the restore data is encrypted, please enter
the password below
_______________________________
I have to install some backup .apk to my Jiayu G3 phone?
I tried to root my Jiayu G3. I tested whether all drivers were installed correctly.
The situation where I have no battery on the Jiayu G3 and plugged in into the USB port is a problem
Driver is mising for MT65xx preloader ... any clue where this driver can be found?
pinibo said:
I tried to root my Jiayu G3. I tested whether all drivers were installed correctly.
The situation where I have no battery on the Jiayu G3 and plugged in into the USB port is a problem
Driver is mising for MT65xx preloader ... any clue where this driver can be found?
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can send me files of your drives because i have code 10 error
luznykolo said:
can send me files of your drives because i have code 10 error
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The drivers you can download via the program pdanet:
http://junefabrics.com/android/download.php
When the program asks to replace some existing drivers, you should do that.
Here you can find the flashtool and recovery.img:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=65391&uk=537002687
Thanks but what about Mediatek da USB VCOM? I have code 10 after installing.
Smart Phone Flash Tool will be work properly?
All drivers installed correctly but i have message from sp flash tool
SP FLASH TOOL ERROR: (8100)
[Android USB] Can not find USB port!
something different now: New message
Brom error: S_FT_NEED_DOWNLOAD_ALL_FAIL (4050)
Need download all images!
luznykolo said:
Thanks but what about Mediatek da USB VCOM? I have code 10 after installing.
Smart Phone Flash Tool will be work properly?
All drivers installed correctly but i have message from sp flash tool
SP FLASH TOOL ERROR: (8100)
[Android USB] Can not find USB port!
something different now: New message
Brom error: S_FT_NEED_DOWNLOAD_ALL_FAIL (4050)
Need download all images!
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I just was successful in installing the driver for MT65xx Preloader (had to manually install it during the flashing exclamation mark).
When I now connect the phone without battery, I have no more exclamation marks.
Now, when I start the flash tool and connect my device without battery I get every time a different error and a window that pops-up with some (vague) explanation. Also the bottom bar of the flash tool becomes red.
It does not look good to me and I have to dive into more details to see what I should do.
In the device manager I do not have further exlamation marks ....to be continued.
So, it seems I am now on the same level as you are.
Thats right.
I think that this error means that we have to mark all files on the list but we don't have these files on the computer. I read some hint on similar tutorial (with only recovery checked on the list)
"Please note that, even though it isn't mandatory to select it on the list of images to flash, preloader file must be present in the same folder as the other partition(s) that you want to flash, or else phone will not be able to enter into download mode."
xjarl said:
G3 is easy to root. I did root many G3 last week.
Sent from my Honor U8860 using xda-developers app
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Can you send us the mentioned files to root jiayu g3?
luznykolo said:
Can you send us the mentioned files to root jiayu g3?
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Preamble: DO A BACKUP OF boot.img and recovery.img BEFORE MODIFYING ANYTHING!
-if you are not familar with SP Flash Tool, please google for a full guide regarding this theme: "How to Root JiaYu G3 + working Recovery mode"
the easyest way to install the needed drivers ist to install the app pdanet: h t t p:// junefabrics.com/android/
if some drivers are missing you can find also drivers in the zip files
I attached 2 zip files.
1.) use the files in root.zip with SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1222.00 to flash patched root and recovery with working cwm (english language, searched a while for that)
2.) file root.zip is meant for rooting with cwm (use only if flashing files from 1. does not the complete job)
hint: I struggled a bit on connecting the pone: press power and volume up and plug USB in was only working with attached battery
cheers and sorry for my bad english....
hi, do you know how to upload to phone another language (czech language)? or link to another custom rom. I fail to find anything. Thanks a lot
poweronat said:
Preamble: DO A BACKUP OF boot.img and recovery.img BEFORE MODIFYING ANYTHING!
-if you are not familar with SP Flash Tool, please google for a full guide regarding this theme: "How to Root JiaYu G3 + working Recovery mode"
the easyest way to install the needed drivers ist to install the app pdanet: h t t p:// junefabrics.com/android/
if some drivers are missing you can find also drivers in the zip files
I attached 2 zip files.
1.) use the files in root.zip with SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1222.00 to flash patched root and recovery with working cwm (english language, searched a while for that)
2.) file root.zip is meant for rooting with cwm (use only if flashing files from 1. does not the complete job)
hint: I struggled a bit on connecting the pone: press power and volume up and plug USB in was only working with attached battery
cheers and sorry for my bad english....
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Thank you poweronat.
Just one question: if there is something goes wrong, how can I restore previous situation?
Thanks
Please google for "How to Root JiaYu G3 + working Recovery mode"
to get a full description of backing up boot.img and recovery.img
if youve done this right you should have a backup of your boot and recovery partitions which can be stored back if a fault occours.
the partitions should be the following (please re-check with your device):
boot: F88000 - 1588000 = length of 600000
recovery: 1588000 - 1B88000 = length of 600000
good luck
poweronat said:
Please google for "How to Root JiaYu G3 + working Recovery mode"
to get a full description of backing up boot.img and recovery.img
if youve done this right you should have a backup of your boot and recovery partitions which can be stored back if a fault occours.
the partitions should be the following (please re-check with your device):
boot: F88000 - 1588000 = length of 600000
recovery: 1588000 - 1B88000 = length of 600000
good luck
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Where i can check this?
Spflash Tool not working for me. I've installed pda drivers. Driver successfuly installed but when i click download connect the phone without battery. Then i put the battery nothing happens. I the bottom bar i have: EMMC | Searching and nothing happens.
I've tried one more. Now i have "BROM Error" and next try "USB Cable not connected
Should i have clean sd card or something?
did you laod MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt before trying to flash boot and recovery?
also it is recommended to DO A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING
I receive access vaolation error when i try to start SP flash tool
i really need help
aha, dont know this, sorry.
ive done this with windowx XP phps you do have another machine to test this on
SPECIAL KNO'DIS: This Guide has been changed to refelct proper installation for both types of Maven Pro tablets, be Sure to follow the appropriate guide.
For the purpose of this guide, I'll assume you already have working ADB and Fastboot on your PC, if not, you'll need to set that up first. This guide doesn't cover installation of ether of those. If you're looking for the guide to the Viking Pro (RCT6303W87DK), go here.
KNO'DIS: I, OR ANYONE ELSE AT XDA, WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR "BRICKING" YOUR TABLET!! IF YOU MANAGE TO MAKE A BRICK, DUE TO YOUR "FUN-DA-MENTAL" INABILITY TO READ, GO BUILD A BBQ PIT WITH IT!! (Or ask for help, there's a lot of friendly people around here)
So, without further ado, lets get started. First, you'll need to know which version of firmware your device is running, this can be found in 2 different ways. From a running device go to: Settings/About tablet and look at the Build number. Or you can boot into stock recovery and the firmware version will be at the top left of the screen.
You should see something like the following, and note the 2nd number after the 2nd "V":
Code:
RCT6213W87DK-ANDROID5.0-V37-V1.9.30 <-- This is x.9.x version of firmware
or
RCT6213W87DK-ANDROID5.0-V68-V1.12.30-B <-- This is x.12.x version of firmware
Now that you know which firmware you have, follow the approriate guide below. I've broken this post into 2 different sections, as each tablet is just a little bit different.
About the Bootloader
This applies to both versions of firmware and tablet users. Turns out, the booloader doesn't have to be unlocked in order to install a custom recovery or root the device. So there's really no reason to unlock it, and I have removed that portion of this guide.
Installing MTK Preloader Signed Drivers
Drivers located Here
x.9.x Versions
Steps (Windows 8/8.1/10): For step 2 you will have less than five seconds. Preloader mode is only active for a few seconds. So read first!
1- Extract the drivers to the Desktop and open the Device Manager ("right click" on the Start button, select "Device Manager")
2- Plug your tablet in as such: turn off the tablet. Plug in the micro USB on the tablet, the other to the USB port on the PC, now very quickly in the device manager locate the new device and right click on it. For me, it showed up under "Other devices" and read MT65XX.
3- Select "update driver software" then select "browse my computer for driver software" (make sure "Include subfolders" is selected.
4- Click "Browse..." and navigate to where you extracted the driver zip. You "should" be at the following path: Desktop/MTK Preloader Signed Drivers
5- Click on "OK" then "Next". The driver should install at this point. Once that is done, unplug the usb cable from the pc (I find it easier to just keep the micro in the tablet).
x.12.x Versions (Requires Full size Male-to-Male USB Cable)
Steps (Windows 8/8.1/10): For step 2 you will have less than five seconds. Preloader mode is only active for a few seconds. So read first!
1- Extract the drivers to the Desktop and open the Device Manager ("right click" on the Start button, select "Device Manager")
2- Plug your tablet in as such: turn off the tablet. Plug in the full size USB cable to both the tablet and the PC.
3- Plug the micro USB into the tablet, the other to another USB port on the PC, now very quickly in the device manager locate the new device and right click on it. For me, it showed up under "Other devices" and read MT65XX.
4- Select "update driver software" then select "browse my computer for driver software" (make sure "Include subfolders" is selected.
5- Click "Browse..." and navigate to where you extracted the driver zip. You "should" be at the following path: Desktop/MTK Preloader Signed Drivers
6- Click on "OK" then "Next". The driver should install at this point. Once that is done, unplug both USB cables from the PC (I find it easier to just keep them in the tablet).
Installing TWRP
Firmware/TWRP Downloads
Maven x.9.x (Currently Contains: V37-1.9.30 and TWRP)
Maven x.12.x (Currently Contains: V63-V1.12.0-20150802 and V66-1.12.20-B-20150831 Firmware and TWRP)
Special Thanks to: @ShadowCX11 for testing for me.
Be sure you are using the appropriate TWRP for your version of firmware, and do the following:
1- Extract the firmware and the SP Flash Tool to your desktop.
2- Start the SP Flash Tool, and where it says "scatter file loading" click and navigate to the folder where you have the firmware and load the scatter file (depending on device, it could be in the "Images" folder).
3- Once that is done, uncheck everything, and select "recovery" only, from the list, navigate to the TWRP image file and click "Open", then click on the download button.
4- Plug the USB cable(s)* back into your PC. At this point the flash tool will load the recovery to the tablet. DO NOT UNPLUG ANYTHING UNTIL THE FLASH TOOL SHOWS YOU A GREEN CHECK MARK TO INDICATE THAT IT IS DONE, OR YOUR TABLET COULD BE HARD BRICKED AND IRREPARABLE.
5- After you get your check mark, unplug and boot into recovery, hold the Volume + and Power button. When splash screen comes up (the 2 dogs) release the power button.
6- Welcome to TWRP
*Remember, x.12.x requires 2 USB cables to work
ROOT
You can get root by flashing the latest SuperSu zip file located here, be sure to download the flashable zip.
Otherwise, for root, you can use the KingRoot app located here, (get the apk, or "Download for Android") and if you don't want a Chinesse Super User app, you can replace it with the ChainFire SuperSu by going here.
NOTE: This method of replacing KingRoot with SuperSu no longer works properly, and results in a bricked device.
Device Tree
GitHub
CREDITS
@vampirefo (for the CWM Recovery and teaching me about TWRP, there would be no recoveries if it wasn't for him!)
@Bogram (for the lk.bin patch trick)
@smartmanvartan (for the flashing guide)
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Hello! I've had my Maven Pro for a couple months now and I still haven't rooted it like I have with the rest of my devices. I'd love to do it too, but reviewing your instructions, I found that my version number is way different. V66-V1.12.20-B. will that version patch tool still work for it? is there an update that it's refusing to download? Thanks!
Edit: on top of this, i can't get it to even connect (step 2) with any of my microUSB cables. (they work with my other devices)
equinox13 said:
Hello! I've had my Maven Pro for a couple months now and I still haven't rooted it like I have with the rest of my devices. I'd love to do it too, but reviewing your instructions, I found that my version number is way different. V66-V1.12.20-B. will that version patch tool still work for it? is there an update that it's refusing to download? Thanks!
Edit: on top of this, i can't get it to even connect (step 2) with any of my microUSB cables. (they work with my other devices)
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Ooh, a v12, sorry friend, lol. Make sure the tablet is off, and be ready with "Device Manager" open, the preloader only shows up for a bit, then it disappears. The patch tool should still work for you, but the TWRP recovery may not. If it doesn't, the CWM recovery will after I modify it, because it's non-touch.
If neither recovery works for you, you can give me a copy of your "boot.img" file, and I can convert TWRP or CWM to work on your tablet. Also, I've changed the guide up top to include other root methods.
If you have any trouble, by all mean, post, and I'll try to help you through it
Regards,
Nepo
EDIT:
A friend found some V12 firmware, and I'll be uploading it soon. I can get a boot.img file from it to make a recovery.
My maven pro is stuck in a bootloop after I rooted now I don't know what to do. I can't even shut it down
GartimusPrime said:
My maven pro is stuck in a bootloop after I rooted now I don't know what to do. I can't even shut it down
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You can reflash firmware while it is in a bootloop, I've done this many times. If you have everything set up, drivers, SP Flash Tool, firmware, etc..
Do the following:
1) Startup the Flash Tool and Load your firmware, as described in the OP (be sure to "uncheck" the Preloader)
2) Plug in your micro USB cable to both the PC and the tablet
3) Press and hold the "Reset" button located on the back
4) Click the Download button, then let go of the reset button, it should start flashing the firmware.
If it doesn't the first time, retry steps 3 and 4. I've had it fail the first time before, but work on the second.
Good Luck and let me know how it goes. Also, if the battery is completely drained by the time you read this, just flash firmware normally (again, uncheck the preloader). The tablet has to be powered off to flash it anyway.
Regards
Nepo
So after reflashing my tablet (a Canadian V12 that had V68, and flashed to V66 trying to unlock the boot loader and install CWM), USB doesn't work. The port doesn't output any voltage, and neither does the keyboard connector. The tablet acts like nothing is there, as does the PS3 controller I tried. Also, before, Firmware Update would say there's no updated firmware. Now, it doesn't seem to do anything. I flashed every partition except preloader, MBR and ebr, and the sec partitions. Do I have to reflash again, or is there something else I can do?
On a completely different note, I tried flashing a patched lk.bin, and it failed with an error I don't remember (I had temporary access to a PC).
One more thing that was quite interesting to me. It seems if you reboot into recovery or bootloader from Android (APM+ or root), you're then able to access the recovery with Power + Vol. Up. Is this known, or was it a fluke?
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So after reflashing my tablet (a Canadian V12 that had V68, and flashed to V66 trying to unlock the boot loader and install CWM), USB doesn't work. The port doesn't output any voltage, and neither does the keyboard connector. The tablet acts like nothing is there, as does the PS3 controller I tried. Also, before, Firmware Update would say there's no updated firmware. Now, it doesn't seem to do anything. I flashed every partition except preloader, MBR and ebr, and the sec partitions. Do I have to reflash again, or is there something else I can do?
On a completely different note, I tried flashing a patched lk.bin, and it failed with an error I don't remember (I had temporary access to a PC).
One more thing that was quite interesting to me. It seems if you reboot into recovery or bootloader from Android (APM+ or root), you're then able to access the recovery with Power + Vol. Up. Is this known, or was it a fluke?
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No USB is a new one on me, I wish I had a x.12 version of this tablet to test on (mine's x.9) I'd try a re-flash, this time, do everything but the preloader, the reason for not flashing a preloader is because it sometimes semi-bricks one of these tablets.
Interesting note, there was a guy on the Viking thread (RCT6303W87DK) that flashed CWM without unlocking his bootloader, and everything is working fine for him...
Regards,
Nepo
PS, Power + Vol Up is the standard way to enter recovery on this device (I have the Xposed APM+ apk installed too)
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No USB is a new one on me, I wish I had a x.12 version of this tablet to test on (mine's x.9) I'd try a re-flash, this time, do everything but the preloader, the reason for not flashing a preloader is because it sometimes semi-bricks one of these tablets.
Interesting note, there was a guy on the Viking thread (RCT6303W87DK) that flashed CWM without unlocking his bootloader, and everything is working fine for him...
Regards,
Nepo
PS, Power + Vol Up is the standard way to enter recovery on this device (I have the Xposed APM+ apk installed too)
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So just a quick question: Is the device /dev/recovery for sure recovery? I want to see if I can just use dd to flash recovery.
ShadowCX11 said:
So just a quick question: Is the device /dev/recovery for sure recovery? I want to see if I can just use dd to flash recovery.
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Yes, to pull a copy from a running tablet you use dd, and the path is: /dev/recovery
So, I'd do it this way, using adb:
Code:
adb push NAME_OF_RECOVERY.img /data/local/tmp
# Wait for it, then type:
adb shell
#Followed by:
dd if=/data/local/tmp/NAME_OF_RECOVERY.img of=/dev/recovery
#After it finishes:
reboot recovery
Okay, I got CWM installed! Now to see if I can find a way to build TWRP...
ShadowCX11 said:
Okay, I got CWM installed! Now to see if I can find a way to build TWRP...
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Great! Is the CWM in portrait or landscape? You can always try to port the one I built for the x.9's, just unpack stock recovery, unpack TWRP, swap out the prebuilt kernel and repack.
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Great! Is the CWM in portrait or landscape? You can always try to port the one I built for the x.9's, just unpack stock recovery, unpack TWRP, swap out the prebuilt kernel and repack.
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It's in landscape, and works quite well! I just like the touch interface a bit more. I'll try the kernel replacement.
ShadowCX11 said:
It's in landscape, and works quite well! I just like the touch interface a bit more. I'll try the kernel replacement.
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I prefer TWRP as well, that's why I built it
The only reason I don't have one posted for x.12 users is I can't test it. If you get it to work properly, let me know and I'll add it to the OP so others can benefit. :good:
If not, I can do some builds for you to test, if you don't mind. I have the x.12 kernel in my repo
NepoRood said:
I prefer TWRP as well, that's why I built it
The only reason I don't have one posted for x.12 users is I can't test it. If you get it to work properly, let me know and I'll add it to the OP so others can benefit. :good:
If not, I can do some builds for you to test, if you don't mind. I have the x.12 kernel in my repo
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Yeah, I can't figure out how to extract the kernel, because I don't usually have access to a PC. However, I'll take some testing builds if you can make them.
Also, back to the USB issue, a reflash of everything except preloader didn't fix it. However, checking the firmware update now tells me that this is the latest version (which is definitely wrong, since I had v68). It must be an incompatibility between the USA and Canadian variants. If you find a Canadian firm dump, can you send me a link?
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Hmm, okay.
So I just took a look at the model number on my box, and it's RCT5213W87DKF. That extra letter is what changes this a bit. I'll try seeing what I can dig up in terms of OTA updates, and I'll keep posting about what I find.
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Okay, so after a few packet captures, I found the tablet makes a GET request to http://tablet12.gyrodock.com:2300/OtaUpdater/android?device=RCT6213W87DK with the User-Agent rk29sdk/4.0, but the server returns a 404 page. When I do this in the browser, however, I get something quite peculiar happen, which interests me. Most of the other places on the site return a Tomcat 404 that has the path in the parenthesis. However, for the OTA URL, it just has empty parenthesis. POST requests to that URL return a 200 OK with no return data, which is also interesting. I'll keep hunting around.
Some people might not have a PC to run flash_tool on, so here's how you can flash recovery/uboot/mbr/ebr2/logo/sec_ro from within Android
I'll use recovery as an example. I'm using a V12 tablet, so steps might be different if you have a V9. I tried to make this guide as revision-agnostic as possible, so correct me if I mess something up.
Root your device. The method I use is KingRoot, because it doesn't require any weird things. You can uninstall KingRoot and flash SuperSU later.
Download a recovery image. Make sure if you have a V12 tablet, you download a recovery image for V12, and a V9 recovery for a V9 tablet, or you'll brick your recovery. I personally prefer TWRP, because it has more features and a nicer UI, but CWM works too.
Get shell access. You can use a terminal emulator.
Type in su, and give the terminal superuser access on your device.
Type in dd if=/sdcard/Download/mavenVY_XXX.img of=/dev/recovery, where Y is 9 or 12, and XXX is CWM or twrp3.0.2. This will flash the recovery image.
Finally, type in reboot recovery. This should reboot into your custom recovery! It might also enable Power + Vol Up access to recovery, however, this hasn't been confirmed.
All the other partitions are similar, just replace the references to recovery images with the respective file names for the raw partition, and /dev/recovery with /dev/[PARTITION]. You can NOT flash the android or usrdata partition while in Android or you'll most likely soft-brick your tablet, however, you can boot into TWRP and go to the terminal and do the flash. You must copy your disk images to /tmp when doing so however, or you'll probably lose the disk image during the flash, effectively causing a brick.
Hope this helps people out!
ShadowCX11 said:
I've found out that it seems the v12 tablets strictly enforce the checksums of partition images, so flashing a custom recovery or uboot does not work with flashtool.
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Nice addition, but all you have to do is disable it in the Checksum.ini file (change the 1 to 0):
Code:
[IsEnableChecksum]
CHECKSUM_SWITCH=0
I did that for the v9 versions, but only uploaded the v12 firmware...
NepoRood said:
Nice addition, but all you have to do is disable it in the Checksum.ini file (change the 1 to 0):
Code:
[IsEnableChecksum]
CHECKSUM_SWITCH=0
I did that for the v9 versions, but only uploaded the v12 firmware...
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Oh... makes sense...
ShadowCX11 said:
Oh... makes sense...
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I'm glad you posted that info, it'll be super handy for folks that may not have access to a PC, or would rather use their device instead of a PC :good:
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::
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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.
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:
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-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:
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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?