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I won't follow this thread anymore since i have sold my Boston. Anyway you can find more informations on htcmania.com (use google translate if you don't speak spanish)
EDIT: Upgrade to CMLMod 1.5 based on Muchtel ROM (below outdated CML 1.4)
With this tutorial you sould be able to unlock your Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890) and install CMLMod 1.5.1 (or 1.4) (by c.martinez.lozano) based on the ROM Muchtel 2.1 (eclair)
Main advantages/disadvantages of CMLMod 1.5.1:
+Unlocked device (can use any SIM)
+Android 2.1 (Eclair)
+Root access with Superuser permissions
+Preinstalled programms and other features
+Easy SD partitioning and more features thanks to the new recovery
+Optional App2SD
+Processor speed adjustable in a range between 122 and 600MHz (with the possibility to set variable processor speed to have performance and longer battery life at the same time)
+Other features: 3 different launchers, flash light, setcpu, app2SD in one click, other preinstalled apps and tweaks
=Camera autofocus not working (like on stock ROM)
=Different UserInterface (in my opinion better, but that's subjective)
-You may loose the warranty on your device
-IMEI may change, to restore your original IMEI use the tutorial in my second post
-Languages not fully implemented (english is working fully, other languages settable with LocaleSwitch but not fully integrated )
Important!!! There may be the risk of damaging your phone in an irreparable way! Be aware also by installing this ROM you will loose your warranty! I do not take any responsability for the status of your device!
I translated the tutorials on htcmania.com
All credits to c.martinez.lozano and pindemon from htcmania.com
Requirements
Hardware requirements:
-Phone model: Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890)
Edit: never seen a phone with so many different names!!!
-PC operating system: Windows XP 32 bit with SP3 and .NET Framework 2.0 and Winrar installed. Do not try with Windows XP working on a virtual machine!!!. Seems to work also on other Windows 32 bit operating. Does NOT work with Windows7 64 bit
-USB to micro USB cable (comes with the phone)
Software requirements For CMLMod 1.5.1:
Firmware Apanda A60 1.6.2
Firmware CMLMod 1.5.1 (this file already contains RUT 1.2.2 and the Phone drivers)
Additional for CMLMod 1.4 (Outdated):
RUT 1.2.2
Phone drivers
Firmware Apanda A60 2.1.9
Firmware CMLMod 1.4
Tools like adb, fastboot, etc
Ready to start! make sure you have enough battery left (at least 30%)
PART 1: Installing Apanda 1.6.2
Unpack the file Phone drivers on your desktop, or another place, but remember where
install RUT_V1_2_2. At the end you will have to reboot your pc. Reboot it
[*]Unpack the firmware 1.6.2 from the archive Hipi1_6_2.rar and you get a file ending with .nb0
[*]Execute RUT (the shortcut should be on your desktop). The program reminds us to prepare the USB cable and to have all the drivers installed. (For Vista or Seven 32 bit: right click on the RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK, then right click on the Rut shortcut and select Run as administrator)
[*]In the next window, look for the firmware just to unpacked (the .nb0 file) and select it.
[*]The instructions tell you what to do: disconnect the phone from your pc (if connected), remove and reinsert the battery to your phone
[*]Hold the camera button and the volume up button pressed and then press the power button to enter recovery menu.
[*]Once the recovery menu, connect your phone to your computer. If we never connected in recovery, it requires new drivers. They are in the inside the Folder we unpacked in step 1 inside the subfolder AndroidX32 for 32 bit operating systems (if it later asks for drivers again, select the same folder again).
[*]The installer will detect your phone. If not, enter the Device Manager and check that all devices are correctly installed.
[*]From now on, follow the on-screen instructions and wait, it takes a while.
[*]Once complete, we have the new firmware installed. Our phone will restart and (after a while) show us something in chinese. Touch the right on-screen button to select the english language.
[*]When your phone is on check your IMEI by dialing *#06# and then press the call button and write it down. Now check the IMEI written on the phone under the battery. If the IMEI is the same, go on with PART 2. if the IMEI changes, use the tutorial in my second post to restore the original IMEI.
Now your phone is unlocked but you have the chinese version of Android 1.6
PART 2: Installing CMLMod 1.5.1 (for CMLMod 1.4 skip this and go to PART 2 OLD)
Unpack the file CMLMod1.5.rar
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the newCMLMod1.5.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now on your phone open the main menu and then CMLMod1.5 to configure App2SD select Configurar Apps2sd, then partitionar SD the phone will restart into recovery mode.
Now select Partition sdcard, Partition SD and confirm with the Home key. set swap=0, Ext2=512 (is more then enough! you can also set less) and Confirm twice again.
Then press the back button and select APP2SD if you want your apps being installed on your sd in the Ext2 partition.
Attention!!! if after you want your apps being installed on your phone memory you have to make a Wipe, that means, your data will be lost.
Always in CMLMod1.5 you can select a launcher, install flash lite and install setcpu to set the speed of the phone's processor with the possibility of variable speed.
FINISH!!!
PART 2 OLD: Installing Apanda 2.1.9
Unpack the file Hipi_2_1_9GMS.rar and you get the file Hipi2_1_9_GMS版.nb0. Rename this file in Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 (the chinese symbol can make problems)
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the new Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now you have the chinese version of Android 2.1
PART 3 OLD: Installing CMLMod 1.4
Unzip the archive CMLMod1.4zip copy the 3 files inside and paste them into the folder A688
Remove and reinsert the battery of your phone
Press and hold the volume down and the end call buttons and then press the power button
Now your phone starts in fastboot mode. Connect it to your PC
Press on your keyboard Windows+R in the pop up window type "cmd" and press Enter
In the dos window type "cd.." (off course without ") and press Enter, until you are in C:\
Now type "cd A688" Enter, then "fastboot getvar version" Enter. If the answer is "0:5" procede, otherwise control if your drivers are correctly installed
Type "fasboot -w" Enter
Type "fastboot flash system system.img" Enter (wait 2-3 min. until it finishes)
Type "fastboot reboot"
Tutorial: Restore your original IMEI
Wrong IMEI seems to lead to a lot of different strange problems while using the phone. So if your IMEI changed after flashing an other ROM it might be better to restore the original one.
All Credits to c.martinez.lozano
Attention!!! this process is delicated!!! I have no responsability for any damages to your phone!
Dowload this File: and Unpack it to "C:\IMEI"
Go into C:\IMEI and execute setup. This will install PSAS
Execute MadEdit (answer NO), in MadEdit click File-->Open and choose NVList.nvr and we see a lot of numbers
Scroll down until on the left grey side you see "000020C0" and on the same line in the white part you see the numbers ".. .. .. .. 1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF...." this is the BAD IMEI
Now open notepad (on your pc) and write down your correct IMEI (found under your battery) putting in front "A" and separing every 2 characters (E.g. if your IMEI is "324867523906130" write "A3 24 86 75 23 90 61 30") and now invert every coupe of letters (in this case you would have "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03") *NOTE: thanks to jhonburton for better example
In MadEdit instead of the BAD IMEI "1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF" write (replace it) the number you got (in this case "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03")
Save the file and close MadEdit
Disconnect from your PC and turn off your phone and restart it into Recovery mode (Camera+Vol. up+Power). Reconnect it to your PC and if necessary install the drivers
Run PSAS (you installed it before) and choose Hardware Forensics-->Use Mobile Ports
Right to Serial Com Port select COM? - Smartphone 2009 Wireless USB Moden. The ? stands for a number. So very important!!! remember for Example if ?=3, remember COM3
Go to the tab Codes (QC) and click on Send SPC
Go to the tab Dialog Port (QC) and on the second drop down menu left to the button Lets go select Restore NVItems (Binary) and then press Lets go
Select the NVList.nrv (we have changed before) and click Open
IMPORTANT Once the process is complete, closed PSAS
Download and install QPST
Launch QPST Configuration
Click on the tab Ports and select Add New Port... and there you write the COM? port you had to remember before (in my example write "COM3") and click OK
In the tab Active Phones now you should see your phone. If not something went wrong.
Click on Start Clients-->SERVICE PROGRAMMING
A window with our phone will pop up. We select OK
Select Load from file and choose the 00000000_sp.qcn inside the folder c:\IMEI and click Open
Click Write to Phone and wait until your phone restarts, with your new IMEI.
Check your IMEI again by dialing *#06# now it should be correct
If your IMEI is still wrong, check accurately if you did everything right (correct number in NRV file etc etc...) if nothing helps procede with following steps:
Turn on the phone in download mode ( Hang up + Vol. Up + Power) and flash Apanda 1.6.2 again
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If this didn't help install Apanda 1.6.1 always with the phone in download mode
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If you still have problems, try to find another PC with WindowsXP SP3 32bit where you can try again.
Sooner or later you will be able to get you IMEI right (i think so)
thanx a ton suriya I've unlocked my blaze f800
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
Thank's about your translate!!.
Sorry about my bad english
thanks alot. really good tutorial!
i didnt encounter any problems at all, not even those specified by you in the tutorial. as for the underclocked cpu, i see that as an advantage: this android version is faster with lower cpu frequency then the original one (at least for me), and thus, less battery is consumed.
if u dont care about ur phone's warranty (i dont), i really recommend this upgrade.
so far seems stable, but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
Thanks alot, again!
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial? i allready have my phone unlocked and have Android 1.6 for example.
thanks!
I have problem with Imei. After flash it is chaged. And i use this tutorial for restore imei but it didn´t work and my imei is still different thet under battery. And i have problem whit wifi. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
Sorry for my poor english
c.martinez.lozano said:
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
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I will do as soon as i have my sd (i think it will arrive this week) and i will also translate how to bring it back to 600MHz. By the way, THANKS TO YOU!!!!
floroiu.andrew said:
but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
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Explain me better. Do you mean, when you call someone you don't hear this "tuuut-tuuut"? cause if it's that i don't have this bug
by the way if you didn't read it look here, about battery optimization.
nuno_mdj said:
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial?
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ROM Manager doesn't support our phone as far as i know.
I wouldn't skip that part! seems strange but i think i have red that people got trouble if skipping PART 1
gru15 said:
I have problem with Imei. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
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Try once again step by step. start with PART 1 again. be careful you don't forget anything. Use this version of QPST and a new .nrv file this time. if this does not help we will find a solution together looking step by step (in case c.martinez.lozano is an expert).
By the way wich kind of phone do you have, and from wich country? And wich operating system has your computer?
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
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Sorry i replaced the qpst links.
ok... not download mode but compatibility mode.
you right click on tha RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK
Now right click on the RUT shortcut again and select Run as administrator.
Try that way. then try that imei stuff again!
cheers
P.S. Anyway if you know where you can use an XP (32 bit) with SP3 i am confident everything will work if you do it step by step
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
gru15 said:
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
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Ok good you restored your IMEI. About WIFI. Best thing is if you ask on htcmania because i don't know what to do.
When you have an answer and corrected your problem please post it here. So i add it to first post cuz other people may have the same issue.
CMLMod 1.5 with some nice new features is on the way!!!
there is in italian version too?
gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
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dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
ady_uaic said:
there is in italian version too?
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No. But with LocaleSwitch you can select italian then most things are in italian. Settings (impostazioni) is still in English, and no italian dictionary on the stock keyboard. you can install another keyboard, to solve this. But wait for CML 1.5. Maybe some better.
floroiu.andrew said:
dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
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Yeah thanks for your confirmation. I wrote it on the first page.
cheers suriya
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too. Here, in Indonesia, we can bring it to the official service center to upgrade it.
ady_uaic said:
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
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with it you can select languages wich are present in the phone. Italian is also partially present. most things then are in italian. except the settings menu, the camera menu, the date on the lockscreen and maybe something else
minori_aoi said:
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too.
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thanks mate. added
It worked on my Cincinnati bell Blaze,but I can't get the IMEI to change. all works but
the Internet connection, WIFI does work.
Thanks for the 2.1 Upgrade
GooApple V5+ : iPhone 4/4S Replica
Everything you need to know about it !
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Review Videos
GooApple V5+ Review by AndroidSale
Official GooApple V5+ review
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDc1MzAwMTIw.html
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Specifications
System
Model: GooApple V5+
Processor: MTK MT6575, 1Ghz - ARMv7
Operating System: Android 2.3.6
Kernel: Linux v2.6.357 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) )
Ports: 3.5mm Earphone Jack and mini USB
Launcher: iLauncher modified
Partition: MTD
Display
Resolution: 960x640 pixels
Density: 1920x1280
DPI: 320.0
Screen size: 3.5"
Color support: 16 million colors
Functions: Touchscreen, Multi-Touch, Retina
Camera
Front Camera: 1.3 MP
Back Camera: 8 MP
Functions: Flashlight, Zoom, Auto Focus, Scene mode, ISO adjustment, Time Face Detection
Connectivity
Carrier: Unlocked
Network band: GSM 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and WCDMA 3G: 2100MHz
Data: GPRS, EDGE, HSPA
Message: SMS, MMS, Email
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0
WLan: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/a
USB: USB 2.0
GPS: GPS, built-in GPS chipset (EPO and AGPS)
SIM: Micro SIM card (Single)
Phone Book: More than 10000 contacts
Browser: HTML, Safari
Battery
Type: Built-in Li-on battery ; 1050mAh
Standby Time: 120-150 hours
Talking Time: 3-4 hours
Memory
Built-in Memory : 512 MB
External Memory : 8GB/16GB/32GB (optional : SDcard)
RAM: 512 MB
Phone Model
Replica: 1x1 iPhone 4/4S replica
Dimensions: 115h - 58.6w - 9.3d (mm)
Weight: 135g
Other Features
Button: Mute Button just like iPhone
Video Player: AVI, MP4, 3GP, MOV, MKV, FLV
Audio Player: MP3, FLAC, APE, OGG, AMR, AAC, WAV, AWB
Images: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF
E-book Format: TXT, CHM, DOC, HTML
Ring Tones: Original iPhone 4 ringtones
Play Store: Google Play Store
Radio: FM Radio
Sensors: Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Lichtsensor, Accelerator Sensor
Recovery: Stock recovery is E3
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Italian, Malaysian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese
Accesories
1x GooApple V5+ Phone
1x Travel Charger
1x USB Data Cable (I suggest buying a new one)
1x Headphone (if plugged in, both the phone & headphone give sound)
1x Screen Protector (optional)
1x iPhone Skin Case (optional)
- ALL ORIGINAL IPHONE 4/4S CASES, RECHARGERS, HOLDERS, ... ARE COMPATIBLE
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How to Root
This was a hard & long trial to get this phone rooted. Though, it's a very simple way found by me and yuweng, thanks bro!
Based on yuweng's tutorial : MT6577 CWMR Root Updated V2[/b]
Download these and follow the tutorial:
ADB.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?11cbu388oqu8amw
All the Drivers I could find - http://www.mediafire.com/?wfr5fgkxkdau6w4
CWMR Recovery's.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?2r30o428558h22q
MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?h22puc8kac6axv7
SP Flash Tool v2.1134.00.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?ob5caeigzc1ga10
SP Flash Tool v3.1224.0.sn85.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?5u29nf4fp4omw9n
Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?fee3e7cta5mg3fp
- Setting up the folders and phone (to make it easy)
1. Create a folder in C:\ called "GooApple"
2. Extract all the ZIP files EXCEPT "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip" to "C:\GooApple\" so you have 6 folders in GooApple.
3. And copy "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip" to "C:\GooApple\"
4. I prefer doing a factory reset before doing this.
* Factory reset can be found at Settings > General > Privacy > Factory data reset > Reset phone
5.Now enable Unknown sources, USB debugging and Stay Awake.
* Unknown sources can be found at Settings > Store.
* USB debugging and Stay Awake can be found at Settings > Store > Development.
6. Make sure all drivers are installed properly. Some might install when connecting the USB.
7. Turn off your phone and unplug your USB cable from the phone (Let the USB be in your computer/laptop)
- Backup your own recovery (not required but suggested)
8. Open "Flash_tool.exe" from version "3.1224.0.sn85".
9. Click on File > Open Scatter-loading file, then browse to "C:\GooApple\MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146" and open "MT6573_Android_scatter.txt".
10. Click on the Read back tab (top). (If there is anything in the list, please Remove it.)
11. Click on Add and double click on the ROM_1.
12. Now type recovery.img at Filename, then browse to "C:\GooApple\MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146\SPFT_UPLOAD" and click Save.
13. In the popup, select
* Type: Hex
* Read Method: Read Page Only
* Start Adress: 0x980000
* Length: 0x00500000
And click Ok
This info can be found when loading the Firmware.info in MTK Rom Studio
14. Click on Read back. Now hold the "Volume -" button and insert the USB in your phone. It should say OK at the end.
Now you have a backup of your original recovery.img in case you want to restore it.
- Installing CWM Recovery (REQUIRED FOR ROOTING!!)
14. Go to the CWMR Recovery's folder, then choose if you want the Standard CWM or the Touchscreen CWM and copy the recovery.img included to "C:\GooApple\MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146"
* Standard CWM is controlled by Volume up and down. Touchscreen CWM is controlled by both.
15. Open "Flash_tool.exe" from version "2.1134.00".
16. Click on Scatter-loading and browse to "MT6573_Android_scatter.txt" in MTK Rom Studio and open it. (Click OK on the popup)
17. Now make sure everything is unchecked EXCEPT "RECOVERY". (Don't forget that your phone should be turned off and unplugged.)
18. Now click on download and insert your USB cable. It should say OK at the end.
Now you have CWM Recovery installed.
- Rooting the phone
19. Start your phone and connect to USB Storage Mode.
20. Copy "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip" to the ROOT of your SDcard. And turn off USB Storage (but keep your USB in)
21. Now boot your phone into recovery mode. There are 2 methods, I prefer method #2 as it's more safe and works most often. (Someone's phone kept vibrating while doing method #1)
* Method #1:
- Shut off your phone (wait untill it vibrates to make sure it's completely off).
- Hold the "Volume +" button and the "Power" button.
- You now are in recovery or your phone keeps vibrating.
* Method #2:
- With your phone on, start "cmd.exe" as administrator on your PC.
- Type "cd C:\GooApple\ADB" (without the "") and press enter.
- Type "adb reboot recovery" (without the "") and press enter again.
- Your phone shall reboot in recovery.
22. In recovery, select "install zip from sdcard", then "choose zip from sdcard" and select "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip". Select "Yes - Install ..."
* Recovery Controls (Standard CWM)
Volume + = UP
Volume - = DOWN
Power = Select
Home = Go to +++++Go Back+++++
23. Once completed, select Go Back, and select wipe data/factory reset.
24. Now select "reboot system now".
And here we go... Your GooApple V5+ is Rooted !
Thanks again yuweng for the support !
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How to Increase Internal Memory - INT2EXT method (ROOT required)
"INT2EXT on MT6575 / 77 for the extreme gamers !" for GooApple V5+ thanks to yuweng !
- NOTE: THE PHONE TENDS TO BE SLOWER AS IT HAS TO LOAD FROM THE SDCARD
Based on yuweng's tutorial : http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7zjz4onhos826bk
Download and/or install and extract these:
MiniTool Partition Wizard (Home edition) - http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html
INT2EXT-mtd.7z (Includes install-recovery.sh) - http://www.mediafire.com/?16psto1xqw4b0s0
Notepad++ (To edit install-recovery.sh) - http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.2.3.html
ES File Explorer File Manager - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
BACKUP YOUR GOOAPPLE V5+ WITH CWMR
1. First I installed and opened MiniTool Partition Wizard and mounten my SD card (32gb & Class10) with going in USB Storage Mode.
2. In MiniTool Partition Wizard, I selected my drive and resized it from 29gb to 26gb (FAT32).
3. Then I selected the remaining 2.5-3gb and created a new partition : Primary , Ext4 , 4kb. Don't forget to click Apply at the top left.
4. Then I extracted INT2EXT-mtd.7z and installed Notepad++.
5. With Notepad++ , I opened install-recovery.sh and changed unbind to bind in lines 61, 66, 71 and 98. Then saved it.
6. Now I copied the EDITED install-recovery.sh to the root of my /sdcard/ (Location when you open your phone).
7. Having ES File Explorer File Manager (EFEFM) installed, give it Root acces via the Settings at the bottom (check everything at root settings).
8. Next, select install-recovery.sh in EFEFM and copy it to /system/etc/ and give it full read/write/execute acces.
9. After this is done reboot your phone. For me, after the first boot it just shutted off. So then I had to power it on again and I had 2.6gb internal memory.
Hooooorah ! :good:
Thanks again yuweng for the files, info, tutorials and time !
Proof
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Change BOOT logo to iPhone's Apple
So this will change the boot logo of your GooApple from an Android logo to Apple logo.
The things you need:
The boot images - http://www.mediafire.com/?363hvgcmw46wl6w
ES File Explorer File Manager or Root Explorer
1. Extract the iphoneboot.zip to your /sdcard/ so you have /sdcard/system/logo/...
2. Open the file manager, browse to /sdcard/ and copy the system folder.
3. Next go to the root of your phone and change the permissions to R/W.
4. Now paste the system folder here so it overwrites the system logo files.
5. Reboot your phone and voila, now you have the iphone boot !
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Tips&Info
- Make 3 backups of your phone through CWM Recovery because some might get corrupt.
- Use Titanium Backup Pro or a similar tool to remove unused/chinese system apps.
- The MTK6575 can be compared to the PowerVR processor. So the PowerVR games work on the GooApple V5+.
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Custom Recovery *.img
CWM Recovery v6.0.2.7 - Standard Version (MTD partition)
CWM Recovery v6.0.2.7 - Touchscreen Version (MTD partition)
TWRP Recovery - Touchscreen (MTD partition) : Make sure when doing a backup you choose "External".
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Change BUILD.PROP for more compatibility of Apps&Games
Your phone is being recognized as a Android Alps phone which a lot of apps don't even recognize.
So the best thing you can do is change your "build.prop" a little to increase the compatibility.
For example, yesterday I bought N.O.V.A. 2 which says it's not compatible (but it is).
1. Open Root Explorer or something similar.
2. Go into /system/ folder. Make sure the folder is R/W.
3. Press and hold on build.prop then select "Open in Text Editor".
4. Next, change the following.
- ro.product.model=GT-I9000
- ro.product.brand=samsung
- ro.product.name=GT-I9000
- ro.product.device=GT-I9000
- ro.product.board=GT-I9000
- ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
5. Then go back and it will ask you to save it. Save it.
6. Now reboot your phone and try again with more compatibility !
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Useful Downloads
Android
- ES File Explorer File Manager - Tool to browse your folders and copy/paste/delete - Free
- Older MobileUncle Tools - This version is better for changing the recovery via a tool. (name: m44tools.apk, it also includes the 2 recovery's for this phone) - Free
- MobileUncle Tools - Special tool for MTK Android Devices - Free
- MobileUncle Flashlight - App to switch on/off the flashlight - Free
- Pimp My Rom - Awesome tool which has settings to increase for example your phone's internet speed !
- Explorer (or Root Explorer) - Tool to browse your folders and copy/paste/delete - Free or $
- Titanium Backup (or Pro) - Tool to backup/uninstall apps (also for system apps) - Free or $
Computer
- Xmedia Recode - Tool to convert videos to compatible videos for GooApple V5+ (Use iPhone 4 preset)
CLICK TO BROWSE OFFICIAL ROMS
This is the original ROM that comes with the phone : https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76038325/Gooapple_V5_Plus_ROM_A116A_V1.0_P2MB3_20121110.rar
To check which ROM version you need, dial *#2170#*.
The number didn't work for me but they said it works at the official GooApple site. I used A116_4S to update my phone.
IF YOU FOUND SOMETHING OR JUST WANT TO ASK SOMETHING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST BELOW
I really want to thank the following people:
yuweng - Always helping me out with troubles.
bigrammy - Giving me the tip to use an older version for doing a Download in SPFT.
The phone can be bought at Android-Sale.com
What I wish to do with this phone and might need help for:
ROM (standard and v5+4s_a116_ios_root_12.11.16_Launcher)
- Get GPS to work on my phone. (Still don't know if it's just me or the phone.)
- Change the USB Storage Mode image to something like the iPhone by editing Framework-res.apk.
- Increase Internal memory by taking System's memory.
ROM (v5+4s_a116_ios_root_12.11.16_Launcher only)
- Remove all the chinese icons in "Google Pinyin IME" keyboard and add AZERTY for Belgium and France.
GooApple V5+ Manual
Thanks to "Q" for looking up this valuable information !
How to take a screenshot:
Tap both the "Home"-button and "Power"-button simultaneous. If you have sounds activated, you'll hear a shutter sound.
How to force restart:
Deep at the bottom of the 3.5 headphone jack there is a restart-button. Use a small tool like a bent paperclip or toothpick to reach it.
You can use this restart-button if your phone freezes and can not be restarted using the normal power-button.
THIS IS A LIFESAVER !
Recovery-menu explained:
The Recovery-menu is a boot-menu that can be used to backup, restore, clean cache or change ROMs in your GooApple phone.
This menu can be either in English or Chinese and may vary slightly depending on what type of Recovery came pre-installed on your phone.
You can install a different Recovery-menu on your phone like CMWR / TWPR
To access the Recovery-menu:
- Turn off your phone.
- Press and hold the PLUS-button and POWER-button on your phone until you arrive at the recovery menu.
NOTE: Depending on ROM and Recovery-version, you may actually need to press MINUS-button and POWER-button to access the Recovery-menu
Factory-test-menu:
This can be used to test the hardware functionality of your phone.
To access the Factory-test-menu:
-Turn off your phone.
-Press and hold the PLUS-button and POWER-button on your phone then lose it and hold it again after the vibration.
NOTE: It doesn't always work so you really need the perfect timing.
Navigating the user-interface:
This menu you can close running apps on the background so pretty usefull sometimes.
- Double-tap the "Home"-button shows running/standby apps and possibility to close apps by long-pressing icons in deployed menu.
- Double-tap the "Home"-button at the unlock-screen will show you the music player and a button to quickly acces the camera.
- Hold the "Home"-button to acces Wallpaper and Settings faster.
- Pressing the "+"-button when using the camera will take a picture.
NOTE: Double tapping must have some kind of pace in pressing these 2. If you do it too fast, ut doesn't work.. but too slow, it doesnt work either, so it has to be right.
- "Long-pressing" an icon in the menu makes the icons jiggly so you can change the position of your icons by dragging them to a desired position or on another icon to create a folder.
- "Long-pressing" the MINUS-button can bring up a menu in some applications. - UNCONFIRMED
Trouble hanging up a phone-call?
- Holding the phone vertically during a call turns off the screen (if the light-sensor has been covered).
- Holding the phone horizontally for a few seconds, will turn the screen on again and display the "End call"-button.
NOTE: Make sure you never double-tap the "Home"-button during a call. It will minimize the calling session so you will still be calling in the background. So make sure you always press the "End call"-button.
Change user interface language
If you cleared user data when installing a new ROM, the phone is likely to boot up in Chinese. Follow these steps to change it back to English:
- Press the Settings-button (you can probably identify this by its icon).
- Select the 9th option (General)
- Select the 8th option (International)
- Select the 1st option (Select language)
- Select your language.
NOTE: If you want some influence of your native language, you can install MoreLocale2 from GooglePlayStore. Some apps will be in your native language.
How to change the IMEI-number:
To change the IMEI number, you most likely will have to use MTKdroidTools from MediaFire.com.
It has an option to change the IMEI number but for this, you will need:
- the ADB drivers to be installed.
- A new IMEI number with what you want to change the original one.
- Phone connected to your computer.
How to add more Ring, SMS, Notification - sounds on your GooApple:
- Connect the phone to a computer in USB Storage Mode.
- Create the following folders on your SD-card:
- Ringtones
- Alarms
- Notifications
- Move your own sounds into the appropriate folder.
- Adjust the sounds-settings on your phone here:
- Ring-tone: Settings>Audo profiles>General>Voice call ringtone
- SMS-tone: Settings>Auido profiles>General>Notification ringtone
- Alarm-tone: Enter your Clock-app and add a new alarm and you should be presented with ringtone-options.
How to remove the backcover and change the MicroSD:
You might want to remove the backcover to change the MicroSD card or maybe even to change the cover.
To remove the cover:
- Unscrew the 2 screws at the bottom of your phone. You need a special screwdriver for this.
- Slide the back cover up once the screws are removed.
To change the MicroSD:
- Having the cover removed, you will see the SD card to the left of the battery trapped in some aluminium cover.
- Slide the aluminium cover to the left and now you can remove the SD card.
To put the cover back on:
- Put the cover back in its place, then drag it down (instead of up to remove it).
- Put the 2 screws back
Thanks mate! Very helpfull
AShacks said:
Thanks mate! Very helpfull
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No problem !
And can anyone with a GooApple V5+ please try this to fix the GPS signal?
1. Charge your phone completely (100%)
2. Download and install Mobileuncle MTK Tools from Google Play.
3. Go to Settings > Location Services and turn off everything here. Also turn off WiFi.
4. Now turn off your phone. Then turn it back on and enable WiFi.
5. At Settings > Location Services
- Enable : Use wireless networks.
- Enable : Use GPS satellites
- Enable : GPS EPO assistance -> Go into EPO Settings and check the EPO file info if it's downloaded, if not, make sure you're connected to the internet and uncheck/recheck Auto Download.
- Enable : A-GPS
6. Open Start Mobileuncle MTK Tools and go to Information and click on Full , then Cold and go back to Satellites.
7. Go outside/window/balcony and after a while, the red dots should become green.
Source: peterssson
They say it works for MTK 657x models but it doesn't work for me. I keep getting red dots instead of green.
Drivers
Hi,
My Gooapple V5+ arrived.
I'm quite lost since no manual inside and this is my first android.
Regarding the rooting issue, I first decided install drivers. As I read, the process is connecting USB to PC and wait for Windows to ask something and then navigate to MT6575 USB VCOM drivers forder.
However, Win7 recognized V5+ as an Android device and installed some drivers, including "My HTC" (?)(!)
Now I can access SD card and maybe something else (I have no idea what) but I can't connect to internet through USB
The big quiestion now for me, in order to root the phone, is how to install drivers properly, bcos we have:
drivers preloader MT65xx
Android ADB Interface
MT6575 USB VCOM drivers
usb_driver
usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_v821
I have a Win7 x64 laptop
About the GPS, I have just attempt fix my possition with "MAPS", but despite I downloaded some file, I can't fix possition bcos I'm indoors now.
Thanks for any comments
I'm not sure how the USB thetering works but I'll look into it.
About the drivers. I do it like this: plug it in, then choose the DRIVERS folder and let it choose automaticly.
Android device is correct, but I haven't seen the HTC one though, I'd recommend uninstalling that one.
But really , it can do a lot if you just plug it in, let it search the driver automaticly (don't select any specific folder, just DRIVERS if you really need to).
Also the VCOM driver is more for when you're about to flash your recovery through SPFT which it will install automaticly.
If you need any "personal" help on rooting it, feel free to ask, I'll support you via skype/facebook/teamviewer.
And I too am using Win7 64bit
It seems that Win7 installs a Google pack of USB drivers when detects Android devices.
Maybe this one I found:
softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Google/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4.
And bcos GooApple is not in the list, Win7 chooses HTC that has 6575 chip aswell.
I will try to uninstall "My HTC" but Windows prefer this to any in the DRIVERS folder, perhaps is more up-to-date.
Any way, automatic driver download/installing maybe problematic with this phone.
Thanks a lot for support. I will need some days to become familiar with the phone before the next level
Thank you, is a very useful guide ! :good:
"Q" said:
It seems that Win7 installs a Google pack of USB drivers when detects Android devices.
Maybe this one I found:
softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Google/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4.
And bcos GooApple is not in the list, Win7 chooses HTC that has 6575 chip aswell.
I will try to uninstall "My HTC" but Windows prefer this to any in the DRIVERS folder, perhaps is more up-to-date.
Any way, automatic driver download/installing maybe problematic with this phone.
Thanks a lot for support. I will need some days to become familiar with the phone before the next level
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Ehm it shouldn't say GooApple V5+ in device manager.
For me it says Android Phone > Android ADB Interface and when I turn on USB storage, I just get Portable Devices: G:\.
So yeah, strange it uses HTC. And sorry that I cannot explain properly how to install the drivers because I just installed a few drivers , uninstalled some and installed some other and it worked.
But the most important thing is that the VCOM driver is installed. Which will automaticly install once you try the *Read Back* method. OR this might work too:
Turn off your phone. Plugin the USB cable in your computer but not in the phone (yet).
Now hold the Volume + button and then insert the USB cable into your phone. I think now, it should install the VCOM drivers automaticly.
And no problem Anhuc ! I haven't had time to test some things as I'm in a period of getting a job for the rest of my life
Drivers Problem Fixed!!
Well, for some reason my V5+ only accept VCOM driver if press "+" when plug-in USB in phone OFF, as you suggested.
If connect USB to PC with phone "ON" it ONLY accepts Android ADB Composite Interface, as you said.
So thanks everybody for suggestions and comments. I thing the first challenge overcome :good:
PS:
About the HTC driver I had first, maybe it was bcos I had MOBILE-EDIT software, wich installs many drivers, so I had to remove it from ControlPanel/Pograms/Unistall
But after it, connected phone to PC and it installed automatically "My HTC" driver again
So removed driver from DeviceManager and also removed Google Android USB Package from PC execiting "pnputil.exe -e" in command prompt, to see the OEM# of package, then removed with "pnputil.exe -d Oem#.inf"
Seems extrange but works great. (see details here: technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730875.aspx)
I have taken some screen shots of this in case someone need.
Hope may help people with persistent drivers....
"Q" said:
Drivers Problem Fixed!!
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Good to hear that Q and thanks for sharing the information on what was causing it !
It can always help someone else out who has the same issue.
Anyways, I guess you can get to the part of flashing the phone with CMWR right?
I suggest jus reading the first part of the Rooting untill installing CMW and start there as thats the basic thing you need to do as the files I uploaded already include the patched recovery.img.
To see some pictures, check this out : http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8mxvy0ey5yfdu59 page 16 thats basicly how to Download recovery.img to your phone. But always follow my tutorial or ask me to do it for you
GPS without signal
Yes, I downloaded averything from v5+ tutorial and carefully read and understood this excellent work.
However, manage GPS to work is my priority now.
Is there any light in the dark?
I tried and tried, downloaded EPO files, used MTK Tools and even installed an iGo My Way version compatible with Retina screen.
One hour in the field and only saw a little signal bar of one satellite (if it was a satellite) but no points (red or green) at all in MTK Tools.
Have someone seen at least a single pretty point in the grid?
Thanks for any help.
"Q" said:
Yes, I downloaded averything from v5+ tutorial and carefully read and understood this excellent work.
However, manage GPS to work is my priority now.
Is there any light in the dark?
I tried and tried, downloaded EPO files, used MTK Tools and even installed an iGo My Way version compatible with Retina screen.
One hour in the field and only saw a little signal bar of one satellite (if it was a satellite) but no points (red or green) at all in MTK Tools.
Have someone seen at least a single pretty point in the grid?
Thanks for any help.
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Ooh thanks for helping out.
I do get red dots yeah but they don't turn green :/
Things you could try is
Download GPS Status & Toolbox : Launch GPS Status & Toolbox. You'll see a compass and some other stats. Hit the menu button for more options.
Make sure you have an active data connection and go to "Manage A-GPS State". Then, tap the "Download" button in the menu that pops up. When it's done, exit the app.
And another thing that made me come closer was changing the gps.conf but I dont remember what tool to use. You can do it manually though. (It's located in system/etc)
For Belgium
NTP_SERVER=be.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
# DEBUG LEVELS:
# 0 - none, 1 - Error,
# 2 - Warning, 3 - Info
# 4 - Debug, 5 - Verbose
DEBUG_LEVEL =0
ACCURACY_THRES=5
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
ENABLE_WIPER=1
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1
# blank
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bOyka8 said:
Ooh thanks for helping out.
I do get red dots yeah but they don't turn green :/
Things you could try is
Download GPS Status & Toolbox : Launch GPS Status & Toolbox. You'll see a compass and some other stats. Hit the menu button for more options.
Make sure you have an active data connection and go to "Manage A-GPS State". Then, tap the "Download" button in the menu that pops up. When it's done, exit the app.
And another thing that made me come closer was changing the gps.conf but I dont remember what tool to use. You can do it manually though. (It's located in system/etc)
For Belgium
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Okay!
At least I have the dots in grid.
8 satellites in red but no singnal bars :/ after 30 min with all assistance enabled and filter off.
It's very strange, all my GPSs (I have 4 more devices) can get possition from cold in less than 20 min,
Some firmware issue here, I pressume.
I will contunue with this...
bOyka8 said:
Anyways, I guess you can get to the part of flashing the phone with CMWR right?
I suggest jus reading the first part of the Rooting untill installing CMW and start there as thats the basic thing you need to do as the files I uploaded already include the patched recovery.img.
To see some pictures, check this out : http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8mxvy0ey5yfdu59 page 16 thats basicly how to Download recovery.img to your phone. But always follow my tutorial or ask me to do it for you
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Ok, I need the V5+ rooted to get access to system/etc....
After reading e/t in tutorial, just a stupid question: " I will loose all changes after flashing, and will need to begin again with configurations?"
I think I know the answer
"Q" said:
Ok, I need the V5+ rooted to get access to system/etc....
After reading e/t in tutorial, just a stupid question: " I will loose all changes after flashing, and will need to begin again with configurations?"
I think I know the answer
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I don't think so, you can still do it without losing everything.
Just flash the recovery.img, then install the rooting zip and you're good to go !
And if you need help rooting this baby, I can do it for you in 2 hours from now
bOyka8 said:
I don't think so, you can still do it without losing everything.
Just flash the recovery.img, then install the rooting zip and you're good to go !
And if you need help rooting this baby, I can do it for you in 2 hours from now
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I managed to do a recovery.img of my last configuration.
All ok, except that phone hangs after the OK green circle on PC screen.
Non responding at all, all black.
But reset from 3.5mm jack and all ok again.
Will do another backup from factory setings, just in case...
what happens after installing CWM Recovery?
can work as normal with phone?
Thanks for 2h supporting
problem!!
bOyka8 said:
I don't think so, you can still do it without losing everything.
Just flash the recovery.img, then install the rooting zip and you're good to go !
And if you need help rooting this baby, I can do it for you in 2 hours from now
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Well, something bad happened.
Afetr the backup opperation tha finished OK, it has a wrong behaviour with battery icon.
Sometimes show the pugged icon and others a ray inside.
When turn off, it finish ok and then vibrates, but a few seconds later the battery icon charging fills the scren (unplugged of course) and few seconds later disappears.
Not a big problem, but after it I tried a second backup after factory settings restore and this time when plug USB on phone while pressing "-" nothing happens. PC do nothing (not installing drivers as before) and flash_tool can't finish the last part of procedure.
I even used differnt cable but nothing. USB parameters are as suggested....
Please help!
Thanks
"Q" said:
Well, something bad happened.
Afetr the backup opperation tha finished OK, it has a wrong behaviour with battery icon.
Sometimes show the pugged icon and others a ray inside.
When turn off, it finish ok and then vibrates, but a few seconds later the battery icon charging fills the scren (unplugged of course) and few seconds later disappears.
Not a big problem, but after it I tried a second backup after factory settings restore and this time when plug USB on phone while pressing "-" nothing happens. PC do nothing (not installing drivers as before) and flash_tool can't finish the last part of procedure.
I even used differnt cable but nothing. USB parameters are as suggested....
Please help!
Thanks
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Are you using the correct version of SPFT?
For read back you need the v3... (use -) for download you need v2.... (dont use -)
And yeah with this recovery, and root everything works the same !
fixed
bOyka8 said:
Are you using the correct version of SPFT?
For read back you need the v3... for download you need v2....
And yeah with this recovery, and root everything works the same !
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Fixed!!
Nothing worked to make it responding to USB...
Cables ok, config of USB ok too....
Decided opening phone and release power from battery cables.
I have never did it before but succeed on it
Now repeated opperation and made a successful backup in factory settings
Again I had to reset from 3.5mm jack
All ok, no problems (perhaps battery icon, but not sure)
Will continue rooting later
***!!!WARNING!!!***
THIS WILL DEFINITELY VOID YOUR WARRANTY
BACK-UP YOUR CURRENT ROM (THIS IS A MUST!)
THIS PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL THE USER DATA ON YOUR PHONE! CREATE A BACK UP OF YOUR CONTACTS, IMPORTANT DOCS, EMAILS, MESSAGES, etc.
DISCLAIMER:
Do the following at your own risks. I will not be responsible if anything happens to your device. Steps are provided as a guide to help you
flash a different rom to your Starmobile Crystal. I've personally just tried using the procedure below for only 3 times but they were all
successful. ***Ultimately YOU are responsible for your own actions.***
HI TO ALL CRYSTAL USERS!
Here is a *translated* guide on how to flash the i-Mobile IQ2's latest T18 firmware to our Starmobile Crystal.
You don't need to have a rooted phone for this procedure.
I couldn't find a changelog for the T18 version so I'll just share the differences that I've noticed after flashing the ROM:
* A new setting for GPS could be found under Location services call GPS EPO --
-- Its a MediaTek proprietary off-line server based A-GPS technology. It supports up to 30 days satellite orbit prediction, which can
be used to greatly enhance user experience by improving GPS Time To First Fix (TTFF). -- as per the About EPO from the EPO settings in the
phone.
I've noticed an improvement with GPS if this feature is turned on. Before I couldn't get a fix when I'm inside my house but at least now I'm
getting one -- although its within a 200m radius. Works much better out in the open. The only downpart here is you would need to download the
EPO file for it to be effective. What if you're in a life and death situation where there's no way to get wifi or a data connection?
* Interface seems to a lot smoother. (Maybe because there's still a few apps installed)
* Games are a bit less laggy. I've tried Temple Run 2 and O2jAM and I've seen a bit of improvement there.
* Gyro sensor with Temple Run 1 is still not fixed :crying: || All other apps seem to be working fine with it.
* Battery drain is reasonable, just like the crystal's.
* OC'ing / UC'ing is still not possible.. :crying: || Still looking for a compatible kernel / ROM.
* a version of CWM could be flashed using MobileUncle Tools for this firmware! \ (^_^) /
* The T18 firmware has LED flash enabled for video capture -- the T10 version which I initially tried did not.
* THe T10 firmware had a red "x" for sim 2 located at the status bar since I didn't had a sim 2 inserted and I couldn't get it off -- This was
fixed in the T18 firmware.
* Haven't noticed any bugs except when the phone is charging and the battery has a low percentage -- everything becomes laggy! But I did had
the same experience with the Crystals firmware too.
So HERE WE GO -- ONTO THE GUIDE
THINGS THAT YOU WOULD NEED
1.] SP Flash_Tool
2.] i-Mobile IQ2 T18 ROM -- Its technically a T17+ rev.
3.] ADB Drivers, phone drivers - This can be obtained via PdaNet and manually installing the driver from the SP Flash_Tools folder
4.] A computer running on Windows 7
5.] Basic knowledge of flashing ROMS is a plus!
Step 1
* Download all the files below and extract the .rar files into seperate folders *
- Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.7z -
http://www.mediafire.com/?cnnkb7fkjav8b0k
- PdaNetA4013.exe -
http://www.mediafire.com/?30i3p5badhczzhy
- recoveryIQ2v17.img -
http://www.mediafire.com/?8klxfo4q672xxrp
- SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1222.00.rar -
http://www.mediafire.com/?b7c1e88teokmnkb
- i-Mobile IQ2 T18 update -
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7V7eS44lBLedXNWeUEtRktMUlk/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1
Step 2
* Install the USB drivers of your phone. *
Installing ADB drivers via PdaNet
- Install PdaNet and when asked if you would like to install the drivers - select yes > Other > OK;
- If you get a pop up that the driver is not signed, just select install anyway. You'll be prompted to connect your phone to
your PC - do so. Once installation is complete, you can unplug your phone
Installing the Drivers for the Preloader
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery and connect your phone to your PC.
- On your computer, go to Control Panel > Device Manager and look for the USB driver for MT65xx Preloader (this flashes on and
off every 5 secs or so) then right click it and select Update Driver.
- Select the "Browse option" > "Let me pick.." > Let the Show all devices highlighted then click Next > Have Disk then navigate
to the folder where you extracted SP Flash_Tools
- Open the folder > Open new usb driver > Open the Win7 folder and select usb2ser_Win7 for 32-bit systems and usb2ser_Win764
for 64-bit
- Let the drivers install. Once done, unplug the USB cable from your phone.
Step 3
* Flashing the ROM *
- Open flash_tool.exe from the SP Flash_Tool folder
- Once you have the program loaded, click on Scatter-loading found at the right hand side buttons of the interface
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted the T18 ROM and open the IQ2 LBAMW01.1.0.1.2T18A1229_M121 folder
- There should only be one file here -- MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc; Go ahead and open it.
- Click the Format button at the upper left portion of the Interface; Dont change any setting on the pop-up window, just click OK
- Connect the USB cable to the phone (battery should still be removed) and wait for the status bar fill up and go back to 0%. Unplug your phone immediately and stop the process by clicking the button to the right of the Download button at the top of the interface.
- Click on the Download button > re-attach the battery to your phone and then connect the USB cable back to the phone.
- Flashing of the ROM would take place at this point - DO NOT INTERRUPT! It should only take 3-6 minutes to complete.
- You'll know that flashing was successful once you see a pop-up box with a "green" circle. You wont miss it - seriously!
- You can unplug your phone from the pc and turn it on. You should see a green i-mobile logo instead of the Starmobile logo.
- The phone would take a while to boot up after updating, don't worry -- its normal.
Step 4
* Root your phone!!! *
- You can follow the Rooting guide for Starmobile Astra here by OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998965
Step 5
* Install CWM Recovery *
- Follow the guide on how to Install CWM on the Astra except use the file recoveryIQ2v17.img from the downloads list
That should be it! Enjoy using your IQ2 phone! If you do find problems or have a better way of getting this done -- please share it with
everyone. This guide was translated from http://droidfriend.com/forums/index.php?topic=1001.0 by Comdevx.
*Note* After installing CWM, it would be best to boot into recovery and format data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache before using the phone.
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everything happens for a reason.
Adding Tweaks for build.prop -- You can follow this steps to turn off camera shutter sound since this official ROM does not have the option to:
guide taken from androidforums*com by n0ve
1- Open up any file explorer app, I use Root Explorer, ES file explorer is fine as well, (free in app store).
2- Click to mount system as R/W.
3- Navigate to /system
4- Longpress on build.prop. -> Tap Open With -> Tap Text Editor.
5- Scroll down towards the bottom where You should see: # #ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
6- Nine lines down is: ro.camera.sound.forced=1
7- Change =1 to =0.
8- Tap your menu key -> Tap Save/Exit (your build.prop will automatically be backed up as build.prop.bak If using Root Explorer. If using other apps, I suggest making a copy of your original build.prop, rename it to build.prop.bak, then edit the original Build.Prop.
9- Reboot your phone.
Now, once you place your phone in silent mode, it will stay silent.
Now, I've also tried to edit these fields to change Model number and Build number on the Settings > About phone screen.
ro.build.sim.version=Starmobile Crystal
ro.product.model=Starmobile Crystal
How to backup the stock ROM?
Hi
I want to try this TUT ,but before that, I would just like to know how you backed up your StarmobileCrystal stock ROM?
hi I tried this But it seems im stuck Step 3 -- Connect the USB cable to the phone (battery should still be removed) and wait for the status bar fill up and go back to 0%. Unplug your phone immediately and stop the process by clicking the button to the right of the Download button at the top of the interface. It stops while it's filling up the bar. And this pops up
"BROM ERROR : S_FT_DA_NO_RESPONSE (4001)
DA didn't send response data to FlashTool! "
I have tried a dozen times but i cant seem to figure out what's the problem.
Thanks!!
Dear OP,
I flashed T18 succesfully from their Thai website. However, I just noticed after flashing that my orientation and magnetic sensors are no longer working. when i checked the specs of Starmobile Crystal, it says it has G sensor. Checking also my crystal, it says it has yamaha 530 magnetic and orientation sensors. I just want to know if you were able to extract the stock ROM of crystal and provide a download link somewhere? I tried to flash my stock ROM but found out that the preloader bin file is corrupted.
Overall IQ2 T18 edition is an excellent ROM, fast GPS and no bloat apk's. Im just not comfortable seeing that my compass is no longer working.
Here is the Custom rom i.e SENSE based Custom rom released for Star Mobile Astra:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2247296
Also Contains TWRP recovery.
WORKED!
maki3325 said:
***!!!WARNING!!!***
THIS WILL DEFINITELY VOID YOUR WARRANTY
BACK-UP YOUR CURRENT ROM (THIS IS A MUST!)
THIS PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL THE USER DATA ON YOUR PHONE! CREATE A BACK UP OF YOUR CONTACTS, IMPORTANT DOCS, EMAILS, MESSAGES, etc.
DISCLAIMER:
Do the following at your own risks. I will not be responsible if anything happens to your device. Steps are provided as a guide to help you
flash a different rom to your Starmobile Crystal. I've personally just tried using the procedure below for only 3 times but they were all
successful. ***Ultimately YOU are responsible for your own actions.***
HI TO ALL CRYSTAL USERS!
Here is a *translated* guide on how to flash the i-Mobile IQ2's latest T18 firmware to our Starmobile Crystal.
You don't need to have a rooted phone for this procedure.
I couldn't find a changelog for the T18 version so I'll just share the differences that I've noticed after flashing the ROM:
* A new setting for GPS could be found under Location services call GPS EPO --
-- Its a MediaTek proprietary off-line server based A-GPS technology. It supports up to 30 days satellite orbit prediction, which can
be used to greatly enhance user experience by improving GPS Time To First Fix (TTFF). -- as per the About EPO from the EPO settings in the
phone.
I've noticed an improvement with GPS if this feature is turned on. Before I couldn't get a fix when I'm inside my house but at least now I'm
getting one -- although its within a 200m radius. Works much better out in the open. The only downpart here is you would need to download the
EPO file for it to be effective. What if you're in a life and death situation where there's no way to get wifi or a data connection?
* Interface seems to a lot smoother. (Maybe because there's still a few apps installed)
* Games are a bit less laggy. I've tried Temple Run 2 and O2jAM and I've seen a bit of improvement there.
* Gyro sensor with Temple Run 1 is still not fixed :crying: || All other apps seem to be working fine with it.
* Battery drain is reasonable, just like the crystal's.
* OC'ing / UC'ing is still not possible.. :crying: || Still looking for a compatible kernel / ROM.
* a version of CWM could be flashed using MobileUncle Tools for this firmware! \ (^_^) /
* The T18 firmware has LED flash enabled for video capture -- the T10 version which I initially tried did not.
* THe T10 firmware had a red "x" for sim 2 located at the status bar since I didn't had a sim 2 inserted and I couldn't get it off -- This was
fixed in the T18 firmware.
* Haven't noticed any bugs except when the phone is charging and the battery has a low percentage -- everything becomes laggy! But I did had
the same experience with the Crystals firmware too.
So HERE WE GO -- ONTO THE GUIDE
THINGS THAT YOU WOULD NEED
1.] SP Flash_Tool
2.] i-Mobile IQ2 T18 ROM -- Its technically a T17+ rev.
3.] ADB Drivers, phone drivers - This can be obtained via PdaNet and manually installing the driver from the SP Flash_Tools folder
4.] A computer running on Windows 7
5.] Basic knowledge of flashing ROMS is a plus!
Step 1
* Download all the files below and extract the .rar files into seperate folders *
- Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.7z -
http://www.mediafire.com/?cnnkb7fkjav8b0k
- PdaNetA4013.exe -
http://www.mediafire.com/?30i3p5badhczzhy
- recoveryIQ2v17.img -
http://www.mediafire.com/?8klxfo4q672xxrp
- SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1222.00.rar -
http://www.mediafire.com/?b7c1e88teokmnkb
- i-Mobile IQ2 T18 update -
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7V7eS44lBLedXNWeUEtRktMUlk/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1
Step 2
* Install the USB drivers of your phone. *
Installing ADB drivers via PdaNet
- Install PdaNet and when asked if you would like to install the drivers - select yes > Other > OK;
- If you get a pop up that the driver is not signed, just select install anyway. You'll be prompted to connect your phone to
your PC - do so. Once installation is complete, you can unplug your phone
Installing the Drivers for the Preloader
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery and connect your phone to your PC.
- On your computer, go to Control Panel > Device Manager and look for the USB driver for MT65xx Preloader (this flashes on and
off every 5 secs or so) then right click it and select Update Driver.
- Select the "Browse option" > "Let me pick.." > Let the Show all devices highlighted then click Next > Have Disk then navigate
to the folder where you extracted SP Flash_Tools
- Open the folder > Open new usb driver > Open the Win7 folder and select usb2ser_Win7 for 32-bit systems and usb2ser_Win764
for 64-bit
- Let the drivers install. Once done, unplug the USB cable from your phone.
Step 3
* Flashing the ROM *
- Open flash_tool.exe from the SP Flash_Tool folder
- Once you have the program loaded, click on Scatter-loading found at the right hand side buttons of the interface
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted the T18 ROM and open the IQ2 LBAMW01.1.0.1.2T18A1229_M121 folder
- There should only be one file here -- MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc; Go ahead and open it.
- Click the Format button at the upper left portion of the Interface; Dont change any setting on the pop-up window, just click OK
- Connect the USB cable to the phone (battery should still be removed) and wait for the status bar fill up and go back to 0%. Unplug your phone immediately and stop the process by clicking the button to the right of the Download button at the top of the interface.
- Click on the Download button > re-attach the battery to your phone and then connect the USB cable back to the phone.
- Flashing of the ROM would take place at this point - DO NOT INTERRUPT! It should only take 3-6 minutes to complete.
- You'll know that flashing was successful once you see a pop-up box with a "green" circle. You wont miss it - seriously!
- You can unplug your phone from the pc and turn it on. You should see a green i-mobile logo instead of the Starmobile logo.
- The phone would take a while to boot up after updating, don't worry -- its normal.
Step 4
* Root your phone!!! *
- You can follow the Rooting guide for Starmobile Astra here by OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998965
Step 5
* Install CWM Recovery *
- Follow the guide on how to Install CWM on the Astra except use the file recoveryIQ2v17.img from the downloads list
That should be it! Enjoy using your IQ2 phone! If you do find problems or have a better way of getting this done -- please share it with
everyone. This guide was translated from http://droidfriend.com/forums/index.php?topic=1001.0 by Comdevx.
*Note* After installing CWM, it would be best to boot into recovery and format data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache before using the phone.
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everything happens for a reason.
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My first time doing this! It worked! Thanks
But one question though, what if i wanna bring it back to the old starmobile crystal rom, how do i do that?
HELP
So i might have overlooked your post and forgot to backup my Stock ROM! I know you said it's a must, and unfortunately that's the only thing i did wrong. If you do have backup files, or if there are any sites where i can download them, please please share it.. Thanks very much!
Good information
Thanks
Jelly Bean?
I hope Android 4.2.2 will coming soon
Your post is very :good:
crystal
eto po ba ung latest? naka custom rom po kasi ako ng galaxy nexus at gusto ko bumalik sa stock rom. rooted na po cp ko at may nandroid back up ako via CWM. paano po dapat gagawin ko?
maki3325 said:
***!!!WARNING!!!***
THIS WILL DEFINITELY VOID YOUR WARRANTY
BACK-UP YOUR CURRENT ROM (THIS IS A MUST!)
THIS PROCESS WILL ERASE ALL THE USER DATA ON YOUR PHONE! CREATE A BACK UP OF YOUR CONTACTS, IMPORTANT DOCS, EMAILS, MESSAGES, etc.
DISCLAIMER:
Do the following at your own risks. I will not be responsible if anything happens to your device. Steps are provided as a guide to help you
flash a different rom to your Starmobile Crystal. I've personally just tried using the procedure below for only 3 times but they were all
successful. ***Ultimately YOU are responsible for your own actions.***
HI TO ALL CRYSTAL USERS!
Here is a *translated* guide on how to flash the i-Mobile IQ2's latest T18 firmware to our Starmobile Crystal.
You don't need to have a rooted phone for this procedure.
I couldn't find a changelog for the T18 version so I'll just share the differences that I've noticed after flashing the ROM:
* A new setting for GPS could be found under Location services call GPS EPO --
-- Its a MediaTek proprietary off-line server based A-GPS technology. It supports up to 30 days satellite orbit prediction, which can
be used to greatly enhance user experience by improving GPS Time To First Fix (TTFF). -- as per the About EPO from the EPO settings in the
phone.
I've noticed an improvement with GPS if this feature is turned on. Before I couldn't get a fix when I'm inside my house but at least now I'm
getting one -- although its within a 200m radius. Works much better out in the open. The only downpart here is you would need to download the
EPO file for it to be effective. What if you're in a life and death situation where there's no way to get wifi or a data connection?
* Interface seems to a lot smoother. (Maybe because there's still a few apps installed)
* Games are a bit less laggy. I've tried Temple Run 2 and O2jAM and I've seen a bit of improvement there.
* Gyro sensor with Temple Run 1 is still not fixed :crying: || All other apps seem to be working fine with it.
* Battery drain is reasonable, just like the crystal's.
* OC'ing / UC'ing is still not possible.. :crying: || Still looking for a compatible kernel / ROM.
* a version of CWM could be flashed using MobileUncle Tools for this firmware! \ (^_^) /
* The T18 firmware has LED flash enabled for video capture -- the T10 version which I initially tried did not.
* THe T10 firmware had a red "x" for sim 2 located at the status bar since I didn't had a sim 2 inserted and I couldn't get it off -- This was
fixed in the T18 firmware.
* Haven't noticed any bugs except when the phone is charging and the battery has a low percentage -- everything becomes laggy! But I did had
the same experience with the Crystals firmware too.
So HERE WE GO -- ONTO THE GUIDE
THINGS THAT YOU WOULD NEED
1.] SP Flash_Tool
2.] i-Mobile IQ2 T18 ROM -- Its technically a T17+ rev.
3.] ADB Drivers, phone drivers - This can be obtained via PdaNet and manually installing the driver from the SP Flash_Tools folder
4.] A computer running on Windows 7
5.] Basic knowledge of flashing ROMS is a plus!
Step 1
* Download all the files below and extract the .rar files into seperate folders *
- Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15.7z -
http://www.mediafire.com/?cnnkb7fkjav8b0k
- PdaNetA4013.exe -
http://www.mediafire.com/?30i3p5badhczzhy
- recoveryIQ2v17.img -
http://www.mediafire.com/?8klxfo4q672xxrp
- SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1222.00.rar -
http://www.mediafire.com/?b7c1e88teokmnkb
- i-Mobile IQ2 T18 update -
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7V7eS44lBLedXNWeUEtRktMUlk/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1
Step 2
* Install the USB drivers of your phone. *
Installing ADB drivers via PdaNet
- Install PdaNet and when asked if you would like to install the drivers - select yes > Other > OK;
- If you get a pop up that the driver is not signed, just select install anyway. You'll be prompted to connect your phone to
your PC - do so. Once installation is complete, you can unplug your phone
Installing the Drivers for the Preloader
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery and connect your phone to your PC.
- On your computer, go to Control Panel > Device Manager and look for the USB driver for MT65xx Preloader (this flashes on and
off every 5 secs or so) then right click it and select Update Driver.
- Select the "Browse option" > "Let me pick.." > Let the Show all devices highlighted then click Next > Have Disk then navigate
to the folder where you extracted SP Flash_Tools
- Open the folder > Open new usb driver > Open the Win7 folder and select usb2ser_Win7 for 32-bit systems and usb2ser_Win764
for 64-bit
- Let the drivers install. Once done, unplug the USB cable from your phone.
Step 3
* Flashing the ROM *
- Open flash_tool.exe from the SP Flash_Tool folder
- Once you have the program loaded, click on Scatter-loading found at the right hand side buttons of the interface
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted the T18 ROM and open the IQ2 LBAMW01.1.0.1.2T18A1229_M121 folder
- There should only be one file here -- MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc; Go ahead and open it.
- Click the Format button at the upper left portion of the Interface; Dont change any setting on the pop-up window, just click OK
- Connect the USB cable to the phone (battery should still be removed) and wait for the status bar fill up and go back to 0%. Unplug your phone immediately and stop the process by clicking the button to the right of the Download button at the top of the interface.
- Click on the Download button > re-attach the battery to your phone and then connect the USB cable back to the phone.
- Flashing of the ROM would take place at this point - DO NOT INTERRUPT! It should only take 3-6 minutes to complete.
- You'll know that flashing was successful once you see a pop-up box with a "green" circle. You wont miss it - seriously!
- You can unplug your phone from the pc and turn it on. You should see a green i-mobile logo instead of the Starmobile logo.
- The phone would take a while to boot up after updating, don't worry -- its normal.
Step 4
* Root your phone!!! *
- You can follow the Rooting guide for Starmobile Astra here by OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998965
Step 5
* Install CWM Recovery *
- Follow the guide on how to Install CWM on the Astra except use the file recoveryIQ2v17.img from the downloads list
That should be it! Enjoy using your IQ2 phone! If you do find problems or have a better way of getting this done -- please share it with
everyone. This guide was translated from http://droidfriend.com/forums/index.php?topic=1001.0 by Comdevx.
*Note* After installing CWM, it would be best to boot into recovery and format data / wipe cache / wipe dalvik cache before using the phone.
========================================================================================================
everything happens for a reason.
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Hi everyone , this is my first how-to guide
i will try to keep it as clear as possible
NOTE : I will not be held responsible if you change your wifi mac address for illegal purposes.
A backup of your NVRAM is recommended.
Method 1(via Engineering mode)
This method does NOT require ROOT access.
1.Download MTK Engineering Mode shortcut app from here :https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themonsterit.EngineerStarter
2.Turn Off your Wifi .Open MTK Engineering Mode shortcut app and Click MTK Settings.
(Incase you are not able to access Engineering mode, skip to alternate method below)
3.Swipe To Connectivity Tab.
4.Click Wifi
5.Click NVRAM
6.In Byte String Access put values as
addr(h,byte) : 4
length(byte) : 6
7.Click Read. The 12 Digits shown in value(h) field is your current wifi mac address.Better make a note of it.
8.Erase the value(h) field and now put your own 12 digit mac address,
IMPORTANT:
RULES FOR WIFI MAC ADDRESS
1.Should be 12 Digits long only
2.Should have hexadecimal characters only (0-F)
3.Second digit of mac address should be Even Digit only (0 or 2 or 4 or 6 or 8 or A or C or E)
valid example - 0205160F0A3E
invalid example - 016GEABCDF59
9.Click write.
10.Exit to Home, Turn Off and turn On your Wifi Again.
11.Now Check your Wifi mac address in Phone Status.It should be Changed to what you entered in Step 8.
12.To get back your original Mac address, repeat the process with original Mac address value.
Alternate Method
THIS METHOD REQUIRES ROOT ACCESS
1.Get any good File Browser with Root access (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree)
2.Get this Hex Editor : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tuba.tools
3.Turnoff your wifi.With the File Browser, browse to /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/
4.Copy the file called WIFI to sdcard twice(one for backup purpose and other to edit)
5.Also note the permissions on the WIFI file (for me it was rw-rw----)
6.Rename this file to WIFI.bak
7.Open the copied WIFI file on sdcard with Hex Editor.
8.Notice your Wifi mac Address from address 04 to 09.Change the values of addresses 04,05,06,07,08,09 each with corresponding 2 digits of your new mac address
IMPORTANT:
RULES FOR WIFI MAC ADDRESS
1.Should be 12 Digits long only
2.Should have hexadecimal characters only (0-F)
3.Second digit of mac address should be Even Digit only (0 or 2 or 4 or 6 or 8 or A or C or E)
valid example - 0205160F0A3E
invalid example - 016GEABCDF59
9.Save it.
10.Now copy this modified WIFI file to /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/
11.Set the permissions you noticed in step 5 to this just copied WIFI file( rw-rw---- in my case)
12.Turn on Your Wifi And check your mac address,it should be changed.
Screenshots coming soon,
If this guide helped you ,Click THANKS button.
chiragjn said:
Hi everyone , this is my first how-to guide
i will try to keep it as clear as possible
NOTE : I will not be held responsible if you change your wifi mac address for illegal purposes.
A backup of your NVRAM is recommended.
Method 1(via Engineering mode)
This method does NOT require ROOT access.
1.Download MTK Engineering Mode shortcut app from here :https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themonsterit.EngineerStarter
2.Turn Off your Wifi .Open MTK Engineering Mode shortcut app and Click MTK Settings
.
(Incase you are not able to access Engineering mode, skip to alternate method below)
3.Swipe To Connectivity Tab.
4.Click Wifi
5.Click NVRAM
6.In Byte String Access put values as
addr(h,byte) : 4
length(byte) : 6
7.Click Read. The 12 Digits shown in value(h) field is your current wifi mac address.Better make a note of it.
8.Erase the value(h) field and now put your own 12 digit mac address,
IMPORTANT:
RULES FOR WIFI MAC ADDRESS
1.Should be 12 Digit long only
2.Should have hexadecimal characters only (0-F)
3.Second digit of mac address should be Even Digit only (0 or 2 or 4 or 6 or 8 or A or C or E)
valid example - 0205160F0A3E
invalid example - 016GEABCDF59
9.Click write.
10.Exit to Home, Turn Off and turn On your Wifi Again.
11.Now Check your Wifi mac address in Phone Status.It should be Changed to what you entered in Step 8.
12.To get back your original Mac address, repeat the process with original Mac address value.
Alternate Method
THIS METHOD REQUIRES ROOT ACCESS
1.Get any good File Browser with Root access (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree)
2.Get this Hex Editor : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tuba.tools
3.Turnoff your wifi.With the File Browser, browse to /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/
4.Copy the file called WIFI to sdcard twice(once for backup purpose)
5.Also note the permissions on the WIFI file (for me it was rw-rw----)
6.Rename this file to WIFI.bak
7.Open the copied WIFI file on sdcard with Hex Editor.
8.Notice your Wifi mac Address from address 04 to 09.Change the values of addresses 04,05,06,07,08,09 each with corresponding 2 digits of your new mac address
IMPORTANT:
RULES FOR WIFI MAC ADDRESS
1.Should be 12 Digit long only
2.Should have hexadecimal characters only (0-F)
3.Second digit of mac address should be Even Digit only (0 or 2 or 4 or 6 or 8 or A or C or E)
valid example - 0205160F0A3E
invalid example - 016GEABCDF59
9.Save it.
10.Now copy this modified WIFI file to /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/
11.Set the permissions you noticed in step 5 to this just copied WIFI file( rw-rw---- in my case)
12.Turn on Your Wifi And check your mac address,it should be changed.
Screenshots coming soon,
If this guide helped you ,Click THANKS button.
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Lenovo S920, MT6589 device, data folder is empty. Nevertheless there's a lot of stuff in the folder /dev, but no /APCFG/APRDEB/ route at all either.
The first "non-root" method didn't worked for me either. It changes the MAC but when I am trying to connect to the router with this "new" MAC, which by the way it worked in my Galaxy Note with Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed, the phone can't get internet, although it connects to the router.
mulenguezt said:
Lenovo S920, MT6589 device, data folder is empty. Nevertheless there's a lot of stuff in the folder /dev, but no /APCFG/APRDEB/ route at all either.
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Now I know that all these "Droids" are not created equal... But, I suspect that your unable to find the /APCFG/APRDEB/ in the /dev Folder... Is 'cause its under the /data Folder....
/data/nvram"/APCFG/APRDEB" -> WIFI & WIFI_CONFIG...
BTW:
2.Turn Off your Wifi .Open MTK Engineering Mode shortcut app and Click MTK Settings
.
(Incase you are not able to access Engineering mode, skip to alternate method below)
3.Swipe To Connectivity Tab.
4.Click Wifi
5.Click NVRAM
6.In Byte String Access put values as
addr(h,byte) : 4
BTW: You messed up... At least so with whatever version of MTK Engineering Mode is currenty on Google play...
length(h,byte) : 6
lenght(byte) : 4
That'll net you the first Four Digits plus the last Eight of your MAC Address... Such as it is.
Though I'll doubt that this too would survive a wipe. Before heading back off to 00:08:22:xx:xx:xx-random-land again...
nice guide but is there any way to permanently change MAC address. it auto Revert back to original MAC address On reboot
Thanks!
ANY IDEA ABOUT THIS ISSUE????
>>Step: Ap Meta Disconnect with target...
>>OK: Exit Meta successfully
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------<<
>>Step:Begin Scan Smart Phone data...
>>Step: Cancel scan Barcode DiagBox.
>>-------------------------------------------------------------------<<
>>Step: Enter Meta Mode && Smart Phone;
>>Step:Begin Scan Smart Phone data...
>>Step: Start to Init AP Nvram Database...
OK: Init AP Nvram Database successfully.
>>Step: Start to Connect with target...
COM port searching and preloader handshake
COM port searching and preloader handshake ok
COM port searching and Kernel handshake
COM port searching and Kernel handshake OK
SP_META_ConnectInMetaMode_r Error: maybe is META_MISC_FAIL_TO_WRITE_BACKUP_RESULT cause...
Error: Connect failed, Exit Meta Mode and turn to next phone.
ERROR!! Go to ST_END statues is: ST_AP
>>Step: Ap Meta Disconnect with target...
>>OK: Exit Meta successfully
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------<<
>>Step:Begin Scan Smart Phone data...
>>Step: Cancel scan Barcode DiagBox.
chamelemac
I know of this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptotel.chamelemac&hl=en
chamelemac
it changed mac adress for Leva ported Rom perfectly.And it persist through restart of phone.
It will however have "error not compatible device" if device prop is changed to something like "samsung galaxy" etc.
IcemanSR said:
I know of this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptotel.chamelemac&hl=en
chamelemac
it changed mac adress for Leva ported Rom perfectly.And it persist through restart of phone.
It will however have "error not compatible device" if device prop is changed to something like "samsung galaxy" etc.
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Worked for me too!!!! Every time i reboot, the last 3 par of HEX char randomly change.
After set the original mac address with Chamelemac, and a reboot, MAC ADDRESS remains!!!!
NOTE: tested and working with MT6595 Zopo zp999 3gb RAM 32gb ROM
5.Click NVRAM
6.In Byte String Access put values as
addr(h,byte) : 4
length(byte) : 6
Ok this works but evidently my info are stored somewhere else. at 4 and 6 I have only zeroes. Programming those worked (it stick after reboot) but didn't fix the issue. Still have the 1st 6 hex the same and the other 6 randomly changed everytime I disable the wifi
Question is, do you have any idea where (at what addres) this string could be stored?
I have an ALPS w806 aka K18
thank you
How could you restore your device.prop or build.prop to its default? I'm encountering an Chamelemac error: "error not compatible device" on my Huawei Y220-U10. I wish you could enlighten me a bit because just last few months I've been able to change my mac address with the use of Chamelemac but now I can't. And i don't know why, maybe application update but it seems like chamelemac is just stuck with version 1.0 . Maybe you know something that could help me. By the way I'd rather use chamelemac other than those posted on the thread because it's easy to use just one click and i could change my mac address instantly. Hope for your response. Thanks in advance!
Ichijoe said:
Now I know that all these "Droids" are not created equal... But, I suspect that your unable to find the /APCFG/APRDEB/ in the /dev Folder... Is 'cause its under the /data Folder....
/data/nvram"/APCFG/APRDEB" -> WIFI & WIFI_CONFIG...
BTW:
2.Turn Off your Wifi .Open MTK Engineering Mode shortcut app and Click MTK Settings
.
(Incase you are not able to access Engineering mode, skip to alternate method below)
3.Swipe To Connectivity Tab.
4.Click Wifi
5.Click NVRAM
6.In Byte String Access put values as
addr(h,byte) : 4
BTW: You messed up... At least so with whatever version of MTK Engineering Mode is currenty on Google play...
length(h,byte) : 6
lenght(byte) : 4
That'll net you the first Four Digits plus the last Eight of your MAC Address... Such as it is.
Though I'll doubt that this too would survive a wipe. Before heading back off to 00:08:22:xx:xx:xx-random-land again...
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Hi there. This is work to Lenovo TAB2 A8-50F. My Wi-Fi Mac Address is every time when I turn on and connect to Wi-Fi point is automatic changing. Now, I have a fixed Mac Address. Thanks.
What I am do?
Install MTK Engineering Mode app. Then turn off Wi-Fi. Launch MTK EM app > Go to Connectivity Tab > Wi-Fi > NVRAM. Then type at "Byte String Access:".
add(n,byte): 6
length(byte): 4
value(h): 11223344
Then push button Write. Turn on Wi-Fi. Go to check Wi-Fi Mac Address. There must be an 00:00:11:22:33:44. Thanks!
my phone a1 aq4501 processor MT 6582 help me
Thanks a lot. You saved me
the MTK Engineering methods doesnt works for me,, neither does any other method iam trying since past few days. Could anyone help? I have a Infinix hot 4 pro
/data/nvram does no texist in my system and nothing hapend when i create it a put the file exist another way for fix it? i try install another roms but only one work but imei wifi BT dont work, i can not intall many roms my phone and PC dont install good the preloader driver. i just can use the fastboot and only one rom can be intalled sucses whit that bug i'm sad
I click write many times but it doesn't change. Crap
TheDarkLord098 said:
I click write many times but it doesn't change. Crap
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I too am stuck here with you.
daveburnt said:
I too am stuck here with you.
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Sucks really ?
Thanks a lot.
Last resort
If you are unable to change your MAC with those methods, I found a working solution that should work for everyone. Try this: http://bbs.infinixmobility.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&action=printable&tid=13678 It worked for me when anything I tried didn't work.
Hi,
I'm sorry, but the files below are not found:/data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/
any other solution?
Thanks
This thread will go over restoring the IMEI number if you cleared the NVRAM (or fully formatted your phone). The official tool to use is the SN Writer tool from Mediatek but as the P60 processor is not compatible with that, I had to search for alternative ways.
First the legal blerb:
IT IS ILLEGAL TO FLASH A DIFFERENT IMEI NUMBER THAN THE ONE IT CAME WITH (AS FOUND ON THE SIM TRAY OR BOX).
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LEGAL AFFAIRS CAUSED BY USING THIS GUIDE. IF YOU DO BLAME IT ON ME THEN I WILL LAUGH AT YOU!
Now the guide.
You will need:
- The phone
- A USB cable
- A Windows computer (I used Windows XP, I will get to that later.)
- The drivers linked below (no other drivers seem to work properly or at all.)
- MauiMETA (linked below.)
Part 1: driver installation
These are essential to get the phone to be recognized
- Remove the phone if it's plugged in.
- If using Windows Vista or newer, disable driver signature enforcing (look up online if you don't know how to). For Windows XP there is no such limitation, you can just click a "continue anyway" button.
- Download and extract the drivers (linked below).
- Run "Install Drivers.bat" and follow instructions.
- Reboot the computer to be sure.
Part 2: installing MauiMETA
You will need this tool to start the phone to META mode and write the IMEI numbers.
- Download the setup program.
- Install the software by following on-screen instructions.
Part 3: getting the phone to go into meta mode
- Turn off the phone completely.
- REMOVE THE SIM CARD JUST IN CASE!
- Open the MauiMETA program on your computer.
- Check if the device select is set to "Smartphone" and if the drop-down in the top left is set to "IMEI Download"
- Click "reconnect" and plug in the phone.
- Wait until the phone displays "=> Meta mode" and the application either says "connected" or displays an error box.
Don't be scared of the error box. Just close it. Another may pop up, close that too. If the MauiMETA program displays a few boxes that say something with 6771, it's been detected and the IMEI Download tool is about to open.
Part 4: downloading an IMEI number to the phone
I would again like to warn you that flashing the non-original IMEI is illegal!
If the tool asks if it should find the database itself, click yes. There is no database you can load yourself, so the built-in one will work fine.
- Find your IMEI number(s). They should start with "35".
- Put in the IMEI number to the tool. The middle box is where you start typing. The very last number will need to go in the small box to the right. If you have a dual SIM model, there will be a submenu called "SIM_2" which you can find at the top of the tool.
- Click the "Download to phone" button and it should flash the IMEI numbers.
- When everything is done, hold the power button of the phone for about 10 seconds until it boots into the OS.
If everything went right, you should have a working phone now. I still need to figure out how to restore WiFi and BlueTooth MAC addresses, but the random ones the OS give you should do fine. Also ignore the NVRAM Error 0x10 wifi network, it indicates both are gone. Also some UI bits and pieces might be wrong on the latest Android because for example the notch values were loaded into device-specific partitions.
My device is oneplus nord 2 . When i am using the maui meta software , my phone is always connected on COM6 port and in the maui meta software i can only see COM1 , USB COM and DIAG COM . When i connect the phone the COM6 is displayed and after that when i click on reconnect the maui meta software says please connect cable to target and power on when the phone is already in meta mode. Can you please help me with that ?
BennoMP said:
This thread will go over restoring the IMEI number if you cleared the NVRAM (or fully formatted your phone). The official tool to use is the SN Writer tool from Mediatek but as the P60 processor is not compatible with that, I had to search for alternative ways.
First the legal blerb:
IT IS ILLEGAL TO FLASH A DIFFERENT IMEI NUMBER THAN THE ONE IT CAME WITH (AS FOUND ON THE SIM TRAY OR BOX).
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LEGAL AFFAIRS CAUSED BY USING THIS GUIDE. IF YOU DO BLAME IT ON ME THEN I WILL LAUGH AT YOU!
Now the guide.
You will need:
- The phone
- A USB cable
- A Windows computer (I used Windows XP, I will get to that later.)
- The drivers linked below (no other drivers seem to work properly or at all.)
- MauiMETA (linked below.)
Part 1: driver installation
These are essential to get the phone to be recognized
- Remove the phone if it's plugged in.
- If using Windows Vista or newer, disable driver signature enforcing (look up online if you don't know how to). For Windows XP there is no such limitation, you can just click a "continue anyway" button.
- Download and extract the drivers (linked below).
- Run "Install Drivers.bat" and follow instructions.
- Reboot the computer to be sure.
Part 2: installing MauiMETA
You will need this tool to start the phone to META mode and write the IMEI numbers.
- Download the setup program.
- Install the software by following on-screen instructions.
Part 3: getting the phone to go into meta mode
- Turn off the phone completely.
- REMOVE THE SIM CARD JUST IN CASE!
- Open the MauiMETA program on your computer.
- Check if the device select is set to "Smartphone" and if the drop-down in the top left is set to "IMEI Download"
- Click "reconnect" and plug in the phone.
- Wait until the phone displays "=> Meta mode" and the application either says "connected" or displays an error box.
Don't be scared of the error box. Just close it. Another may pop up, close that too. If the MauiMETA program displays a few boxes that say something with 6771, it's been detected and the IMEI Download tool is about to open.
Part 4: downloading an IMEI number to the phone
I would again like to warn you that flashing the non-original IMEI is illegal!
If the tool asks if it should find the database itself, click yes. There is no database you can load yourself, so the built-in one will work fine.
- Find your IMEI number(s). They should start with "35".
- Put in the IMEI number to the tool. The middle box is where you start typing. The very last number will need to go in the small box to the right. If you have a dual SIM model, there will be a submenu called "SIM_2" which you can find at the top of the tool.
- Click the "Download to phone" button and it should flash the IMEI numbers.
- When everything is done, hold the power button of the phone for about 10 seconds until it boots into the OS.
If everything went right, you should have a working phone now. I still need to figure out how to restore WiFi and BlueTooth MAC addresses, but the random ones the OS give you should do fine. Also ignore the NVRAM Error 0x10 wifi network, it indicates both are gone. Also some UI bits and pieces might be wrong on the latest Android because for example the notch values were loaded into device-specific partitions.
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My device is oneplus nord 2 . When i am using the maui meta software , my phone is always connected on COM6 port and in the maui meta software i can only see COM1 , USB COM and DIAG COM . When i connect the phone the COM6 is displayed and after that when i click on reconnect the maui meta software says please connect cable to target and power on when the phone is already in meta mode. Can you please help me with that ?