PROJECT RECOVERY
DEVICES: XOLO Q800, GiONEE GN708W,FLY IQ446 + CLONES
Hey friends recently there has been loads of ROM comping up but porting recoveries has become completely stale and sulking. No DEV has taken interest either. So I am opening a Project Thread where everyone can participate in getting latest and awesome recoveries to our mobile .
PROJECT AIM:
1. Porting Latest Recovery
2. Testing
3. Solving Bugs
4. Publicizing!
WHO CAN JOIN : Any one can.. the recovery.img is open to all .. If you dont know how to edit recovery.img you can be really helpful by being a tester.
RULES:
1. Person who ports the basic recovery even if it is unstable will get the main credit for porting
2. Do not complain about the recovery.img if it is unstable. Please Report the BUG
3. If you are agreeing on being a tester , you are solely responsible for any damage to your mobile.
4. All people who help in solving bugs will be given credit
5. Please don't post a stable recovery under your name if you aren't the original porter. Request the original porter to post it any other forum or ask his/her permission if you want to do so.
6. All suggestions are welcome!
HOW TO REPORT BUG : FOR ALL
1. Mention the Recovery name and the BETA version no .
2. Mention all the problem in detail, as much as you can
3. Mention the solution or even a rough idea about how to solve if you know.
INSTRUCTION : (PORTERS)
This is for those who have ported the recovery by themselves and want help from others to solve bugs
1. PM Me about Recovery Name , Version , Features , Known Bugs
2. Upload the Recovery in d-h.st or Google drive
3. You can PM me for a newer version and i will upload it in here .
4. Once stable , You can (you wish) post in xda and other formus giving credit to those who helped you.
INSTRUCTION : (TESTER)
This is for those who would like new recovery and test them and help
1.No one from the forum is responsible for any damage to your phone
2.Keep a NANDROID back up
3.Try to go through every aspect of recovery
4.Post bugs accordingly
5.Testers will also be give credit..!
INSTRUCTION : TO FLASH RECOVERY
*HAVE A NANDROID BACKUP*
1.Install MobileUncleTools (apk in download link)
2.Copy the recoveryXXX.img to root of your extrenal sdcard not to any folder
3. Go to mobileunlce tools -> recovery update -> recoveryXXX.img -> ok -> reboot.
or
FOR Flashable Zip
1. Download the zip
2.Flash the zip via the current recovery
3.Reboot
4.Enjoy!!
RECOVERIES : (Ported)
1. CWM
2. TWRP
3. Carliv Touch Recovery
4. Cannibal Open Touch Recovery
5. Philz Recovery
CWM
CWM
About : No need introduction to this Recovery Do we?? It is the most basic and mother all other recoveries :
Version : 6.0.32 ( STABLE ) - By Taiwan101 Download : http://d-h.st/IIc
Latest version yet to be Ported!
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TWRP Features :
Code:
What's new in 2.8.4.0:
Add flashing of boot and recovery images via the TWRP GUI (Find the Images button on the Install page)
Fix some MTP related crashes and bugs
Eliminate TWRP toggling USB IDs during boot if MTP is enabled
Fix various adb sideload issues
Improve threading of actions
Eliminate separate thread for screen timeout
Update libblkid to 2.25.0
Use power button as back button on watch themes for easier navigation
Add mutex locking to data manager
Improve custom theme handling on encrypted devices
Allow the stock theme to be offset by build flags so we can center a lower res theme on a higher res screen especially for watches with round screens
Version :
1) 2.4.1.0 -STABLE - By - UKNOWN - Download here :http://d-h.st/k6i
2) 2.5.0.0 -STABLE - BY - UNKOWN - Download here : http://d-h.st/uaq
3) 2.8.4.0 - FULL SELINUX SUPPORT ( For Kitkat ROMz including CM 11 ) -STABLE - By Shikhar A
Recovery Img -http://d-h.st/qiOK
Flashable Zip : http://d-h.st/69uw or https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9GVC-8ngPfqdk5uSEVnVm9jdDA/view?usp=sharing
THEME DEVELOPMENT FOR TWRP
As most of you would know twrp supports heavy themeing and it is also very simple to theme. This is because it woks on a very simple .xml . You can start trying to theme by just changin the folder lood text clor etc..Maybe later we will get to xml theming.
GUIDE : http://www.teamw.in/twrp2-theme-guide
PORTED THEMES :
Instruction
Download the .zip . DONT FLASH IT
Go to TWRP folder in root of your phone internal storage ( VVIMP) , if itz not here create one
Create a folder called theme in TWRP folder
Rename the downloaded theme zip file as ui.zip
Paste The ui.zip in theme folder
Repeat the same steps for your sd card too ( VVIMP)
Reboot and check out!!
1. MATERIALISED LIGHT THEME( for 2.8.4 only)
DOWNLOAD : http://d-h.st/TWmD
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9GVC-8ngPfqamlqZzlTOW9pMnM/view?usp=sharing
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2. MATERIALISED DARK THEME( for 2.8.4 only)
DOWNLOAD: http://d-h.st/vC2t
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9GVC-8ngPfqTDhDZVBkaTVsLTg/view?usp=sharing
SCREENSHOT
3. GOOGLE PLAY STYLE - MATERIALISED ( for 2.8.4 only)
DOWNLOAD : http://d-h.st/zg3K
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9GVC-8ngPfqRmJpZzdMdVI5cDg/view?usp=sharing
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RESERVED
Carliv Touch Recovery
About : Based on CWM (6.0.4.4) with full touch support and touch buttons menu. It has all functionality of CWM Recovery plus some added by me, and extra, Aroma File Manager support.
Code:
CHANGE LOG : V2.1
[SIZE="4"]removed swipe touch module developed by gweedo767 and now the touch is more stable.
new menu structure
a new "Wipe menu" with all wipes grouped
a new menu for advanced backup and restore
open recovery script ported from Cannibal Open Touch
in post #2 you will find builds with CUSTPACK support for phones that have that partition. Untested, because I don't have a phone with that partition.
in post #3 there are few builds with UBIFS support, ported from Christian Troy's source. I can't test them, so I expect some feedback from you.
There are more improvements in source and a few errors corrected.[/SIZE]
VERSIONS:
CTR v1.1 (STABLE) - By Shikhar A - Download Here : http://d-h.st/7wz
CTR v2.1 - To be ported
COT
Cannibal Open Touch Recovery
ABOUT : About Cannibal Open Touch:
Cannibal Open Touch is the next generation of custom recoveries. Jam-packed with cool and useful features, it can handle just about anything you can throw at it.
Code:
[SIZE="4"]Main Features:
1. Support for both Edify and Amend scripting (flash all ROMS!)
2. Theme support
3. Get out of recovery boot loops
4. Touch screen button controls!
5. Compatibility with Xionia nandroid backups (if on LG Optimus device)
6. GooManager support!
7. Internal e2fsprogs for size
8. Backported “retouch binaries” patch for ICS/JB compatibility
9. Advanced Backup
10. Delete old backups!
11. Persistent settings
12. User-defined backup locations!
13. ADB Sideload
14. Touchscreen calibration[/SIZE]
VERSIONS:
v2.1.3 ( STABLE ) - By Shikhar A - Download Here : http://d-h.st/jvC
RESERVED
Philz Recovery
ABOUT : SUPERIOR CWM BASED RECOVERY!
FIND EVERYTHING HERE :http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
VERSION :
v5 (Based on CWM 6.0.32) (UNSTABLE) (REMOVED) ( ERROR IN COMPILING)
RESERVED
RESEVED
RESERVED
RESRVED
Shikhar A said:
Philz Recovery
ABOUT : SUPERIOR CWM BASED RECOVERY!
FIND EVERYTHING HERE :http://forum.xda- developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
VERSION :
v5 (Based on CWM 6.0.32) (UNSTABLE) - By Shikhar A - Download here : http://d-h.st/oJY
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its not backingup recovery. img & boot.img properly right ?
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AnoopKumar said:
its not backingup recovery. img & boot.img properly right ?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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YEs... i think some mistake while compiling.. i am removing.. will port TWRP 2.6 then come back to philz
Shikhar A said:
YEs... i think some mistake while compiling.. i am removing.. will port TWRP 2.6 then come back to philz
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its unfixable to Mediatek devices i think
I tried.
AnoopKumar said:
its unfixable to Mediatek devices i think
I tried.
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No .. it is possible... Philz has added MTK support .. in his version 6... check out... I made mistake.. In that ketornel where the main bootimg should be same as recovery. Fstab boot.IMG... I am busy with M E ROM too.. !
Shikhar A said:
No .. it is possible... Philz has added MTK support .. in his version 6... check out... I made mistake.. In that ketornel where the main bootimg should be same as recovery. Fstab boot.IMG... I am busy with M E ROM too.. !
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i tried it from htc pico .. only the problem with recovery & boot img
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AnoopKumar said:
i tried it from htc pico .. only the problem with recovery & boot img
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Well.. lets keep trying.. i read some one has ported it for mmx A110Q
TWRP 2.6
TWRP 2.6 Uploaded!! + Holofied play theme .. check out!!!
Shikhar A said:
TWRP 2.6 Uploaded!! + Holofied play theme .. check out!!!
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Bro theme working good job
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Great thread bro.. Sad, We can't get TWRP for Q700 due to Smaller Recovery Partition.
abhinav2hd said:
Great thread bro.. Sad, We can't get TWRP for Q700 due to Smaller Recovery Partition.
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Thanks... will keep trying to solve TWRP bugs for q800 .. and you can extend your recovery partition... to 7mb and then you can try.... ..
AnoopKumar said:
Bro theme working good job
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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Thanks... major credit to the main dev.. i just resized and edited xmlz..:laugh:
Twrp 2.8.4 + awesome themes up and running! Check out>.. :d
THIS THREAD IS A REVAMP AND ARCHIVE OF THE All about Lenovo A5000 [Root,Recovery,Roms,....etc] THREAD FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF UPDATES.
WELCOME!
IMPORTANT: DISCLAIMER: Some actions will void your warranty so read fully before beginning the tutorials. The author take no responsibility for the outcome of your computer nor phone for following any instructions in this post.
Feel free to ask a question IF you can't find your answer in this post.
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BACKUP
FIRST, you're going to need to BACKUP your device FULLY - no ifs, no buts, because it saves everyone the headache.
Tutorials here, there, and everywhere for that. https://pinoyscreencast.net/others/get-stock-rom-romdump-mediatek-mt6582-via-mtk-droid-root-tools/
Or just Google or YouTube "backup rom mt6582". Try not to go the method that asks you to remove your battery because: 1) that's usually not for phones like A5000, 2) there are other methods available. Get familiar with the process and comfortable with it. Note all the common things across the tutorials.
You have to flash a recovery (e.g. TWRP), then root, then you can do whatever you want.
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RECOVERY
Instructions For Installing Recovery via SP Flash Tool
This tutorial assumes you are on KitKat (KK) 4.4.2. If you are on Lollipop (LP) then follow the tutorial How To Rollback To KitKat.
Download SP Flash Tool (video tutorial on that page on how to install the driver too, which is a must).
Download TWRP v3.0.0.0 (A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0.zip) from the link below and extract it (to A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0). Now you can start.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
Do not connect your phone to the computer until you are told to do so and please don't start this tutorial with low battery
Download SP Flash Tool for Windows or Linux (I have not tried the Linux version yet so I don't know how much different the Linux version will be)
Extract SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win.zip (to SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win)
In that folder open SP Flash Tool (flash_tool.exe - preferably right-click [Run as administrator])
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which is located in A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Download Only] is selected from the drop-down menu and not [Format All + Download] nor [Firmware Upgrade]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure Recovery is the ONLY THING TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you don't ever roll back to your stock backup that you made)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the Recovery tool to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer. Done.
Downloads For Recovery
TWRP Recovery
TWRP v3.0.0.0
TWRP v3.0.0.0 (flashable via recovery IF you know what you are doing) (credits: romario_ne)
TWRP v2.8.7.0
TWRP Special features:
Full support for the SELinux
Mounting internal and external SDcard to the PC in MTP mode
Will work with flash file systems, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS
Choice FS (ext2, ext3, ext4, f2fs, exFAT, FAT32) to formatted partition
Removal of screenshots by clamping power + volume down (stored in: /sdcard/Pictures/screenshots)
Support OTA
Full functionality adb
Charge battery
Applied Materialised theme from z31s1g
Added the ability to set the .img files (go to the [Install], at the top panel, switch from [Install Zip] to [Install Image])
PhilZ Touch Recovery
MEGA.nz
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ROOT
Instructions For Installing Root
For a simple method, you can use KingRoot, however this may not work for everyone and flashing SuperSU is recommended instead.
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your root tool (e.g. recovery flashable SuperSU linked below) file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache, NOTHING ELSE
Tap Reboot System and you're done.
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 10-15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
Downloads For Root
KingRoot
OR
SuperSU from Google Play
Recovery flashable SuperSU
Mirror: recovery flashable SuperSU
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OFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
OR
Link 3: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Google Drive] [Latest 4.4.2]
Password: https://firmware247.com
(Thanks to Matejch)
Lollipop
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Google Drive] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 3: A5000_S124_151118_8G_ROW_WC08 [Google Drive] [5.0.1 (OTA format) (flashable via Recovery)]
S125 - released February 2017: Available, no link yet.
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UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
MiUI 7
[/HIDE]
Features
ROM Version: 7.2.1.0
ROM State: Stable
Root: Not rooted (flash SuperSU)
G-Apps: Built-in
Screenshots: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/L1pj/rtUm4UM1V
Review
Download:
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Yadi.sk]
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Cloud.Mail.ru]
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MiUI 8
Features
v6.6.16:
No Double-Tap-To-Wake (DTTW). By romalover. Shared by northwindtrades (thank them here).
v6.12.25:
Presenting to you the new and latest build of MiUI v8. With almost all bugs fixed. Really smooth and fast. Can be used as a daily driver with no issues.
This ROM can be ported to all MT6582 devices running Android 4.4.2, so do not keep asking me if it will work on your device or not.
Thanks to MIX TEAM for porting. - kemo12533
Screenshots (v6.12.25)
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MiUIsu v8 (6.6.16)
MiUIsu v8 (6.12.25)
Lollipop
CyanogenMod 12.1 (LP 5.1.1)
Features
- All CyanogenMod 12.1 features
- Super smooth
- App2SD working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Extended life - lasts for very a long period
- Video recording working in stock camera, 3rd party apps need testing
- USSD working
- GPS working
- VPN Working
- FM Radio working (only with earphones)
- 1080p playback fixed
- Stability improvements
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in the App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this build of CM 12.1 for Lenovo A5000
Download:
CM 12.1 Bugless v3
CM 12.1 StableEdition
CM 12.1 Dev-ROM - most suitable & can support OTG & DTTW (Double-Tap-To-Wake)
Patches:
A5000 Baseband/IMEI Fix - for those who have baseband bug/SIM not working, you need to flash the correct baseband version too (credits: FurqanHanif)
OTG & Double-Tap-To-Wake - this patch is only suitable for CM 12.1 Dev-ROM
G-Apps: G-Apps 5.1.1
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Vibe UI 2.0
Download: Vibe UI 2.0
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Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2
Features
Some friends here asked about this ROM and here we are.
This ROM has been tested and you will find it smooth and easy to use. They found every bug in the ROM and fixed it so it's very stable and more than other CM ROMs. The stable test was good for the ROM.
Screenshots
Download:
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by Opiz Zipo
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by DRT
Patches:
Settings/About fix
OR
Settings fix (embedded)
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OctOS 5.1.1
Features
- All OctOs features
Visit https://www.teamoctos.com/ for full feature list
- Based on latest sources (r35)
- Super smooth
- More stable and smoother than CM 12.1 Bugless v3
- App2SD is working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Video Recording working in stock camera (default CM camera)
- USSD working
- GPS working
- 1080p playback fixed
- 1080p recording
- Stability improvements
- Super fast boot up
- Super fast app optimization
- Themes working
- SMS working
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this ROM
Screenshots
Download: OctOS 5.1.1
G-Apps: G-Apps
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L-Prime 5.0.2
Features
It's the first Lollipop based ROM from a friend � Sennid Atecnal
- Smooth and 99.9% bugless
- 3mint battery setting added
- Buzz launcher added
- Tweaks like miley added
- G-Apps included in this ROM
- Better battery backup
- No lags, especially for gamers
- Exposed installer not included (for some user option)
- Explore the rest for yourself
- Enjoy and hit thanks for the porter
Download: L-Prime 5.0.2
Patches: Offline charge fix
Marshmallow
CyanogenMod 13 (MM 6.0.1)
Features
Hello guys.
As promised, I ported and tested it and it was very good for the phone. The Bluetooth and GPS will not work for now, everything else is stable. It will take some time to upload it and get the permission from the maker to share.
Edit: I am uploading it right now so please wait, it will take some hours, upload speed is [23.3Kb/s]
Screenshots
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Download: CM 13
G-Apps: G-Apps 6.0.1
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Resurrection Remix v5.6.7 - 5.7.3
Features
v5.6.7: Hello guys,
I know you missed me, I missed you too guys; let's get back to work.
Android Version: 6.0.1
ROM State: Smooth/Stable
Not Working: Camera, GPS
Everything else is working fine
v5.6.8: Hey guys, how are you?
Porter: Scout919/Juspher Pedrozo <----- same person
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog: Bottom of post #811
v5.7.0 & v5.7.3: Hey again,
Sorry for late addition, I will try to update the page with the lastest and tested ROMs as I can - kemo12533
5.7.0 porter: babigabi (thank them here)
5.7.3 porter: northwindtrades (thank them here)
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog v5.7.3: ResurrectionRemix - v5.7.3 - Android 6.0.1_r61 - 2016/08/07
Download:
v5.6.7
v5.6.8
v5.7.0 MEGA.nz
v5.7.0 Google Drive
v5.7.3
Patches:
RR 5.6.7 Camera & OTG fix by byseby & Wac Pereng:
R-Remix 5.6.7 camera fix by byseby
Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng
RR 5.6.8 + 5.7.0 + 5.7.3 Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng:
MEGA.nz
MEGA.nz - re-upload
Google Drive - re-upload
RR 5.7.3 GPS Patch:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1Ee0JPRAllUM0lEdTJ6Rml2bFk
G-Apps:
G-Apps 6.0.1 (RR v5.6.7)
G-Apps (RR v5.6.8+)
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AICP 11
Features
Hey guys, I know, again.
Ported by Juspher Pedrozo, thanks for your hard work.
Camera
Video recording in stock/Google camera is working with 1080p!
Audio in calls
Bluetooth
USSD
Audio
Mic
RIL
SMS (Receive and Send both working)
Wi-Fi
Data
RIL is now more stable
Dual SIM
G-Apps
Hotspot
Screen Recording
Both storages (SD and Internal) mounting in both Phone and PC
720p working in YouTube
Bugs:
GPS - partially working
Few bugs here and there (might or might not be noticeable)
Screenshots
Download: AICP 11
G-Apps: G-Apps
SEE POST #3 FOR MORE ROMs...
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TUTORIALS
How To Rollback To KitKat From Lollipop
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which it located in the folder of wherever you extracted your custom ROM to
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Firmware Upgrade] is selected from the drop-down menu and NOT [Download Only] nor [Format All + Download]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure EVERYTHING IS TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you rolled back to someone else's dump of KK 4.4.2 and not your original backup of KK 4.4.2 that you made, IF you made one)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the firmware to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer and boot up to check if it worked
How To Flash A Zip Or Img File via Recovery (e.g. ROM, G-Apps, Patch, Kernel, etc.)
IMPORTANT: You must be on kernel 3.4.67 to flash 3.4.67 kernel based ROMs, or on kernel 3.10.54 to flash 3.10.54 kernel based ROMs.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEIs, your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
Backup your entire ROM
If flashing a ROM, wipe the standard (Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache in the [Wipe] menu (you WILL lose your Data (apps & stuff) so you BETTER have backed that up too)
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your .zip or .img file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB drive via OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache ONLY, then tap Reboot
Order of flashing queue: ROM > G-Apps > Patches
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 5, 10, or even 15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
How To Restore IMEI
Download MTK Droid Tools v2.5.3
When opening, make sure you extract it to a new folder, else you will have clutter everywhere
Connect phone, click ROOT (necessary) in bottom right, click Yes, and on the phone grant the permission
Now you can click "IMEI/NVRAM" button and enter them, click "Replace IMEI", when done click OK, click Reboot, and click Normal
Afterwards, reboot into recovery and backup NVRAM - this contains your IMEI
NOTE: If you could not click the "IMEI/NVRAM" button, root the phone first then retry the tutorial
How To Boot Into Recovery
Whilst the phone is turned off/first time after flashing recovery:
The method is actually a bit temperamental: Simultaneously press & hold both volume buttons and then press & hold the power button also (so you're now holding 3 buttons) and hold them until it vibrates AND the Lenovo logo comes onto the screen, then only let go of the power button; once you see the TWRP logo you can let go of the volume buttons
The first screen will ask you if you to confirm that you want to modify with your phone, swipe to confirm... this will not allow the phone to restore the original Lenovo Recovery
Now you're ready to flash Root tools, custom ROMs, patches, etc. that you downloaded
Whilst the phone is turned on:
Open the power menu
Tap Reboot, then immediately hold Vol+ & Vol- buttons and don't let go till it reboots and takes you to recovery menu
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PATCHES, TWEAKS, AND TIPS
SEE POST #4
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FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS
I flashed ... ROM and now it's not booting past the Lenovo logo, what do I do?
There's a thing called the kernel which talks with the phone's hardware. The Lenovo A5000 has two kernel versions 3.4.67 and 3.10.54. ROMs made for a certain kernel will not work on other kernel version. You either have to upgrade to Lollipop (3.10.54) or downgrade to KitKat (3.4.67).
I'm trying to flash this ... ROM but I'm getting "Error 7", what do I do?
DON'T wipe everything before flashing a custom ROM. Just do a normal factory reset i.e. clear Data, Dalvik Cache, and Cache.
Should the [email protected] kernel be flashed again after flashing a custom ROM?
If you downgraded to stock KitKat (S030) and are experiencing touch lag, then go ahead and flash it.
The kernel is already embedded in the custom ROMs shared here (exept for AICP 11), so why should you flash it again?
Some bugs like the camera bug embed itself into the Cache and a quick reflash of the kernel via recovery can temporarily fix the problem.
Can the modified boot.img of other ROMs be used for porting other ROMs?
The answer is mostly yes. Some AOSP ROMs (e.g. Validus) may have different ramdisk files, so you may get a bootloop. If you're trying to port a Cyanogen based ROM (e.g. Cyanogen..., Resurrection Remix, Temasek, etc.) you won't be getting this problem.
Which ROM and which version of it is the best?
A very subjective question so I can't answer it completely. Most users here use RR 5.7.4 or 5.5.9, CM 13 or 12.1, MiUI 8 or MiUI 7, etc. You'll have to try and choose for yourself.
Anyone working on Android 7?
Eek sounds like work. There's already an Nougat build for our device with kernel v3.10.54.
RIL is unstable and so is video decoding so wait for a stable build.
I flashed this ... ROM and now I'm getting boot animation in loop?
Use TWRP 3.x.x.x. Stay away from other TWRP versions like 2.8.x.x, 2.8.5.x, etc.
Is OTG working?
Our device started getting OTG from the S029 update onwards officially.
OTG is accessible via ES File Explorer in custom ROMS as well.
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CREDITS
Thanks @kemo12533 for starting the original thread and sharing ROMs
@luckasfb & darklord4822 - for custom kernels that kept the device alive. Please consider donating to them for their hard work: [email protected] & darklord4822 :good::good:
@Scout919 - one of the guys who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@7awliet - came out of nowhere and quickly turned this thread from a mess into a clean thread and played key role in revamping OP, fixing bugs, released guides, porting scripts, shared MiUI patches
@Androidowl54 - new member who's releasing ROMs
@northwindtrades - compiled tutorials & guides, FAQs; tested, reported, and fixed bugs; ported and shared ROMs, shared patches :good:
@babigabi - another friend who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@9jabasewap - bundled fixes for easy access and shared a few ROMs
@FurqanHanif - shared Xposed and few MiUI ROMs
@willy90 - shared settings fix for RR LP
@andreidi - kept the work alive in 2017
4PDA Lenovo A5000
SRT Team
And thanks to everyone for using, testing, and reporting bugs
Please tell me if I've missed any contributors and I'll add them
Thanks for visiting
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THREAD UPDATES
2021-10-18:
THIS THREAD IS NO LONGER UPDATED/MAINTAINED
Added the updated public link for my Google Drive folder in case the old one broke (Post #416)
2017-05-03:
Fixed link to CyanogenMod 12.1 Bugless v3 (thanks to @frankv723)
2017-03-30:
Expect to be running TWRP version 3.x.x.x (IF using TWRP)
No longer recommending a TWRP version lower than 3.x.x.x
2017-03-29:
Re-uploaded Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by Opiz Zipo to Google Drive
Added andreidi to the credits
2017-03-28:
Added mirror for 9jabasewap Patches Collection under Patches section
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UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE (CONTINUED)
KitKat
Share some ROMs
Lollipop
Exodus
Features
VPN works fine for me
Sound not too loud either
Kernel version 3.4.67
Use G-Apps and SuperSU for Android 5
Bugs noticed:
Stock front camera may crash when taking photos but third party apps work fine, so I won't look into it
Can't turn off navigation bar (I wouldn't want to because of the instant switch tab option in it)
Credits:
- Fire855 - The legend who made CM for MTK possible
- Fathurrehman Ara - Initial Porter/Dev
- Ajit Guraya - Fixed storage, SuperSU zip and META-INF and patched the boot, porting guide, support, sharing reworked edition of this build
- Obaid muneer
- Unknown Team
- www.mtkroms.com
Ported by northwindtrades (thank them here)
Screenshots
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-roeWV6ZHFLd1NvSVU/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-roUFJCSnRTUm9LQWc/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-roaE9tbjVHX0RSc00/view
Download: Exodus
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HTC SENSE 7 (AOSP Based)
Features
Full Deodexed
Supports OTG
Dual 3G
Supports themes
Without the need to tweak
Sound enhancement, etc.
Download the G-Apps for Android 5.0
Bugs: Try to find
Credit:
Abie (Lenovo A5000 Indonesia member on FB)
4PDA
9jabasewap for sharing (thank them here)
Translated by: Victor Temenu (Don Vman)
Screenshots
Download: HTC SENSE 7 A5000
G-Apps: Google Apps Android 5.0
Marshmallow
BrokenOS
Features
Flash SuperSU zip linked above (others won't work).
NOTE: Don't update Layers Manager, it will break the support for Layers in this ROM
From A5000 Philippines FB Group. Ported by Scout919 (thank them here).
Download: BrokenOS
SuperSU: SuperSU
G-Apps: (ARM, 6.0, Pico is suggested)
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TipsyOS
Features
I successfully ported TipsyOS today. Seems that all works properly. Camera, Data, and Wi-Fi works. Bluetooth must be flashed separately. The ROM indeed looks like it's better than BrokenOS. See the screenshots I just made.
The ROM is stable, fast, and smooth, and seems to be better than BrokenOS. It has an amazing battery backup and awesome RAM management.
Bugs:
GPS partially working
VPN not working
Flash G-Apps directly after flashing the ROM, reboot, flash SuperSu.
From http://www.mtkroms.com/. Ported by babigabi (thank them here).
Screenshots
Download: TipsyOS
SuperSU: SuperSU
G-Apps: (ARM, 6.0, Pico works)
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Validus 6.0.1
Features
Performance wise the best I've used. Choose Nova Launcher on bootup it supports CyanogenMod Theme Engine (CMTE). This is the only ROM here that supports Cyanogen Theme Engine but has AOSP RAM management. Also has decent amount of customisation including headers.
Drawbacks:
1) Music player isn't sleek but ViPER4Android FX make up for it (you can always go for 3rd party)
2) No stock file explorer, so you have to download one from Google Play to get you started
Use SuperSU and G-Apps for Android 6
Credits:
Ferhung - The man behind CM13 for MT6582
Fire855 - Another legend
Hyperion70
Ajit Guraya - Compiled Screw'D AOSP for MT6582 from source and fixed camera!
Minh Quoc and Karim Gahgah - For video recording fix
Aniruddha Adhikary - For his amazing USSD fix
Team Roger That - Ajit Guraya, Diparth Shah, Pawan Diyal, Ashutosh Dubey, Waseem Maya, Ankit Bhatangar, Rohan Taneja, Vipul Jha, Pranav Reddy
Diparth Shah
Ground Zero ROM Team/Devs
Required blobs (really huge thanks!): nofearnohappy, Varun Chitre, Ariafan, Vlad.masti, Fire855, Alex
Ported by northwindtrades (thank them here)
Screenshots: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-CJc5WWY-rocjRZZ0l2a2RaZDA/view
Download: Validus RC1.9.3
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Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial)
Features
All Temasek features
No sound distortion
ViPER4Android
OTG mode
Customize headers, etc.
GPS fixed (contains 4 GPS patches)
File manager may crash on the first use but after that it'll be fine
ViPER4Android will ask to install addon on the first use, if it says app not responding tap wait (instead of closing) and it will be fine
Use G-Apps for Android 6, SuperSU of your choice
Credits:
Ferhung - The man behind CM13 for MT6582
Fire855 - Another legend
Hyperion70
Diparth Shah
Ajit Guraya - Compiled Temasek's CM13 for MT6582 from source and fixed camera!
Minh Quoc and Karim Gahgah - For video recording fix
Aniruddha Adhikary - For his amazing USSD fix
Team Roger That - Ajit Guraya, Diparth Shah, Pawan Diyal, Ashutosh Dubey, Waseem Maya, Ankit Bhatangar, Rohan Taneja, Vipul Jha, Pranav Reddy
Temasek, Arter97 - For developing Temasek
Required blobs (really huge thanks!): nofearnohappy, Varun Chitre, Ariafan, Vlad.masti, Fire855, Alex
Ported to Lenovo A5000 by [email protected]/northwindtrades (thank them here)
Thanks to 4PDA & @7awliet for the GPS patches
Download: Temasek CM 13
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SlimROM
Ported by Scout919 (thank them here)
Download: SlimROM A5000
G-Apps: G-Apps
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HexagonOS
Features
Kernel version 3.4.67
HexagonOS version 1.2
Use TWRP 3.x.x.x
Use G-Apps for Android 6, preferably Pico
SuperSU for root rights
Standard flashing instructions apply
Fast and stable ROM having a lot of cool features
Boots faster than 3.10.103 kernel ROMs
Dolby is embedded
Bugs:
VPN and direct 2G/3G switch
Credits:
AJIT FOR BASE
FERHUNG, FIRE855
KISNA P PATEL
SURAJ LAD
TIRTH PATEL
TLS
ROYAL PORTING TEAM
AMiTAV(AB)
XDF
DroidVN Team for developing
Thanks to:
@northwindtrades - ported ROM for Lenovo A5000, fixed storage, Google connection error and camera
@luckasfb - their custom kernel 3.4.67 fixed touch lag error
@7awliet - their porting and patching list makes life easy
@andreidi - had their storage fix to guide me, and to think I helped them build it in the first place eek
Screenshots
Download: HERE
And don't forget to thank THEIR post!
Nougat
Share some ROMs
More ROMs
http://x7customroms.blogspot.com/ - this is the work of Hussein or androidowl54 (I think, if its not please tell me and I'll edit it)
http://mtk65roms.blogspot.com/ (formerly http://www.mtkroms.com/) - Ajit Guraya
https://www.facebook.com/mt65roms - MT65xx ROMs Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtkroms/ - mtkroms FB Group
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=663798 - 4PDA Lenovo A5000 page
http://www.9jabasewap.com.ng/ - 9jabasewap's blog
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PATCHES, TWEAKS, AND TIPS
Instructions For Installing Recovery from ROOTED Lenovo A5000
You must have root.
Download BusyBox from Google Play and install it.
Download Rashr - Flash Tool from Google Play and install it.
OR
Download Flashify from Google Play and install it.
Give all those apps root access.
Backup your stock recovery to check if your phone will work with this app.
If successful flash the custom recovery.
If unsuccessful flash recovery via SP Flash Tools.
How To Restore Serial Number (will make tutorial soon)
http://www.gizbeat.com/6058/how-to-...-for-mtk6582-mtk6572-mtk6592-mtk6589-mtk6595/
Most patches/fixes bundled by 9jabasewap (mostly for MiUI)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...5000-root-recovery-roms-t3316677/post68570736
Re-uploaded (Google Drive mirror - view in List view from top-right): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1Ee0JPRAllUM0lEdTJ6Rml2bFk?usp=sharing
Lenovo A5000 patches mostly for MiUI from 4PDA shared here by 7awliet
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobi...9sWkVPYkdQeG8?usp=sharing&sort=13&direction=a
NOTE: Some of the ROMs are old, they were shared before the camera and GPS patches were made so you may have to flash camera and GPS patches
Complete camera fix by Wac Pereng
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwJcBxTArUKDT0o0OEdFbHV2aFU/view
Tip to fully fix the camera after flashing camera patch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69472046&postcount=1581
Screen recorder fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...5000-root-recovery-roms-t3316677/post66983152
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 Settings fix
Instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68973428&postcount=1533
Fix: http://mtk65roms.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/final-resurrection-remix-bugless-mt6582.html
Thanks for reading, try not to quote this wall of text.
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FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS (CONTINUED)
I read the thread and still have problems with my IMEI/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth?
Please check that the IMEI number of your phone matches the one on its original box, if it doesn't then you can fix that by following the tutorial above. Remember: backup first, always. As for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, please include the first 6 characters of, both, your Wi-Fi Address (XX:XX:XX) and Bluetooth Address (XX:XX:XX), you may need to flash a patch/different ROM, or ask someone for help in the original thread (linked in the first line of this thread). Thank You.
ABC, XYZ, 123! Help?!
If you still cannot find the solution to your problem, then please try what you should have at the beginning - in the original thread (linked in the first line of this thread) use the search box that is on the RIGHT side of the screen. You will need minimum 10 posts to use the search box. If you still cannot find a solution then, I am sorry, I cannot help you further than that.
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Tks admin , i hope new thread for lenovo a5000, because thread (old) with more link die .....
Hey ! a new path fix sound (volume sometime too big or low) for lenovo a5000 with all rom cm12.1 by me
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12iaqg1q60AMVZWV3pzMEhleGc/view?usp=sharing
I hope new thread will update a FREQUENTLY !!!!
sorry my english not good
ooo.ntm.ooo said:
Tks admin , i hope new thread for lenovo a5000, because thread (old) with more link die .....
Hey ! a new path fix sound (volume sometime too big or low) for lenovo a5000 with all rom cm12.1 by me
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B12iaqg1q60AMVZWV3pzMEhleGc/view?usp=sharing
I hope new thread will update a FREQUENTLY !!!!
sorry my english not good
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Thank you so much!
I agree, old thread is dead and many people needed help so I made this thread.
Thank you for reviving this thread. It gave me a lot of fixed problems thanks to you guys
But I have one problem that I am facing right now. The RR 5.7.4 that I downloaded with 3.10.103 kernel. Everything is working good so far but It cant read my sim card lol. Some one suggested to edit the update-script file but i dont know what to edit. Some suggestions would be nice. Thank you
Maesanity said:
Thank you for reviving this thread. It gave me a lot of fixed problems thanks to you guys
But I have one problem that I am facing right now. The RR 5.7.4 that I downloaded with 3.10.103 kernel. Everything is working good so far but It cant read my sim card lol. Some one suggested to edit the update-script file but i dont know what to edit. Some suggestions would be nice. Thank you
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Use the baseband and nvram patch
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Batman bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!b95nFIrJ!CIz0i0BCYBoyN7w31GMuCnfCA9m8EQt73YjnZJvkkoE
Batman side view bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!XhRwETjT!VF0C6PA4vZlJMpA7vPomx3H2k5dGTMMWrXHKYiK8D5U
Iron Man : https://mega.nz/#!b0xUVBwB!n7tGo-2r7qrJBXXkw1Q1Hq7gxBDOo_ErgV1tXjQVJJ8
Stock logo and animation: https://mega.nz/#!3spQAATL!mJpZzfwQn1pMUTd7CaG2oN4cPGQu6wgq2_-Bw7uZjb4
Here's Some Flashable Bootlogo and Animation
Credits to Lenovo a5000 Philippines for Logobuilder and Stock logo and animation
I made the Bootlogo with Logobuilder ..Bootlogo is from lenovo a536 credits to them?
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TWRP v3.0.3 w/ Material Design Theme? : https://mega.nz/#!6oRX3LiD!GPHJpoI3nRpOFo2BMlvhLwMpmp8sETWG__atQNw2b4E
Features: added compatibility in flashing nougat and marshmallow Roms
Flash with your Current TWRP or with Flashify/Rashr-FT
Credits to Lenovo a5000 philippines for providing Direct Link
And Lenovoa5k.blogspot.com for the File(I don't know where he provides it because he do not give credits)
For the Maker of this Recovery Mode , Thanks!
frankv723 said:
Use the baseband and nvram patch
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Batman bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!b95nFIrJ!CIz0i0BCYBoyN7w31GMuCnfCA9m8EQt73YjnZJvkkoE
Batman side view bootlogo: https://mega.nz/#!XhRwETjT!VF0C6PA4vZlJMpA7vPomx3H2k5dGTMMWrXHKYiK8D5U
Iron Man : https://mega.nz/#!b0xUVBwB!n7tGo-2r7qrJBXXkw1Q1Hq7gxBDOo_ErgV1tXjQVJJ8
Stock logo and animation: https://mega.nz/#!3spQAATL!mJpZzfwQn1pMUTd7CaG2oN4cPGQu6wgq2_-Bw7uZjb4
Here's Some Flashable Bootlogo and Animation
Credits to Lenovo a5000 Philippines for Logobuilder and Stock logo and animation
I made the Bootlogo with Logobuilder ..Bootlogo is from lenovo a536 credits to them
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TWRP v3.0.3 w/ Material Design Theme : https://mega.nz/#!6oRX3LiD!GPHJpoI3nRpOFo2BMlvhLwMpmp8sETWG__atQNw2b4E
Features: added compatibility in flashing nougat and marshmallow Roms
Flash with your Current TWRP or with Flashify/Rashr-FT
Credits to Lenovo a5000 philippines for providing Direct Link
And Lenovoa5k.blogspot.com for the File(I don't know where he provides it because he do not give credits)
For the Maker of this Recovery Mode , Thanks!
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:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good: ENJOY!
the link to 9jabasewap's patch collection is dead. are there any other sources? Ty very much
Maesanity said:
the link to 9jabasewap's patch collection is dead. are there any other sources? Ty very much
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I'll re-upload. EDIT: Done.
I noticed some problems trying to connect to the site a few times a couple of months ago, so I decided to download the collection just in case. Good job that I did.
For those having SIM read problems with RR v5.7.4 (kernel 3.10.103) - I don't know where you got this ROM from but if you didn't get it from this thread or even the original thread then you can't really expect a lot of help :\
Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial)
Hey , can i flash Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial) on Lollipop? And btw what kernel is it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
7awliet said:
For those having SIM read problems with RR v5.7.4 (kernel 3.10.103) - I don't know where you got this ROM from but if you didn't get it from this thread or even the original thread then you can't really expect a lot of help :\
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Just Reflash It or Install Zip for NVRAM and baseband file
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frankv723 said:
7awliet said:
For those having SIM read problems with RR v5.7.4 (kernel 3.10.103) - I don't know where you got this ROM from but if you didn't get it from this thread or even the original thread then you can't really expect a lot of help :
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Just Reflash It or Install Zip for NVRAM and baseband file
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Not Facing Some Problems with it except the camera
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GeekRaw said:
Hey , can i flash Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial) on Lollipop? And btw what kernel is it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
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I guess it is in the 3.4.67 kernel and its safe to flash enjoy!
frankv723 said:
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GeekRaw said:
Hey , can i flash Temasek (CM 13 Unofficial) on Lollipop? And btw what kernel is it? Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
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I guess it is in the 3.4.67 kernel and its safe to flash enjoy!
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The answer to your question is in the first answer of the FAQs section. Please read the post as it states at the very beginning.
Marshmallow ROMs (nearly all) are based on kernel 3.4.67. Flash kernel 3.4.67 ROMs over kernel 3.4.67 ROMs and flash kernel 3.10.54 ROMs over kernel 3.10.54 ROMs.
99% you will have to downgrade to a KItKat ROM first (e.g stock S030) because KitKat ROMs are based on kernel 3.4.67, or you will get a brick (boot loop). If you don't downgrade you have a 1% chance of success, but do as you wish. No one here is liable.
Also, all tutorials to do everything needed are in the first post under the Tutorials section. Please read, thank you.
7awliet said:
The answer to your question is in the first answer of the FAQs section. Please read the post as it states at the very beginning.
Marshmallow ROMs (nearly all) are based on kernel 3.4.67. Flash kernel 3.4.67 ROMs over kernel 3.4.67 ROMs and flash kernel 3.10.54 ROMs over kernel 3.10.54 ROMs.
99% you will have to downgrade to a KItKat ROM first (e.g stock S124) because KitKat ROMs are based on kernel 3.4.67, or you will get a brick (boot loop). If you don't downgrade you have a 1% chance of success, but do as you wish. No one here is liable.
Also, all tutorials to do everything needed are in the first post under the Tutorials section. Please read, thank you.
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Its tested by Me You can Flash it directly even your current ROM is Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat .....But The Thing is Format Dalvik,Cache,System,Internal Storage then Restart Your Recovery After Formatting Then Install Your Desired ROM <3
frankv723 said:
Its tested by Me You can Flash it directly even your current ROM is Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat .....But The Thing is Format Dalvik,Cache,System,Internal Storage then Restart Your Recovery After Formatting Then Install Your Desired ROM <3
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Understood, but this requires backing up Data everytime and also wiping the System partition is generally not recommended because ROMs are built differently and could cause a boot loop.
Long story short,my class got supended for the week cuz a friend broke another's head because of trolling in Facebook and whatsapp. So new roms ......maybe
frankv723 said:
Its tested by Me You can Flash it directly even your current ROM is Kitkat/Lollipop/Marshmallow/Nougat .....But The Thing is Format Dalvik,Cache,System,Internal Storage then Restart Your Recovery After Formatting Then Install Your Desired ROM <3
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News to me.how did you get the 3.4 kernel to work over 3.10 version? Maybe some misunderstanding? So you were in stock lollipop with 3.10.54 kernel and you flashed roms with 3.4.67 kernel and booted successfully?
P.S I'm aware you can flash over different Android versions and I've done it many times for testing bugs
But never over different kernel version.
@7awliet I forgot to add andreidi in credits.my bad but he came pretty late:angel:
7awliet said:
Understood, but this requires backing up Data everytime and also wiping the System partition is generally not recommended because ROMs are built differently and could cause a boot loop.
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One Time It got me A Bootloop is on Marshmallow/Nougat Roms built in 3.10.103 kernel...but it got fix when I installed the V3.0.3 of TWRP....But I still recommend to install stock firmware before flashing any 3.4.67 built ROM because sometimes it may cause bootloops and swipe lags.
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7awliet said:
THIS THREAD IS A REVAMP AND ARCHIVE OF THE All about Lenovo A5000 [Root,Recovery,Roms,....etc] THREAD FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF UPDATES.
WELCOME!
IMPORTANT: DISCLAIMER: Some actions will void your warranty so read fully before beginning the tutorials. The author take no responsibility for the outcome of your computer nor phone for following any instructions in this post.
Feel free to ask a question IF you can't find your answer in this post.
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BACKUP
FIRST, you're going to need to BACKUP your device FULLY - no ifs, no buts, because it saves everyone the headache.
Tutorials here, there, and everywhere for that. https://pinoyscreencast.net/others/get-stock-rom-romdump-mediatek-mt6582-via-mtk-droid-root-tools/
Or just Google or YouTube "backup rom mt6582". Try not to go the method that asks you to remove your battery because: 1) that's usually not for phones like A5000, 2) there are other methods available. Get familiar with the process and comfortable with it. Note all the common things across the tutorials.
You have to flash a recovery (e.g. TWRP), then root, then you can do whatever you want.
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RECOVERY
Instructions For Installing Recovery via SP Flash Tool
This tutorial assumes you are on KitKat (KK) 4.4.2. If you are on Lollipop (LP) then follow the tutorial How To Rollback To KitKat.
Download SP Flash Tool (video tutorial on that page on how to install the driver too, which is a must).
Download TWRP v3.0.0.0 (A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0.zip) from the link below and extract it (to A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0). Now you can start.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
Do not connect your phone to the computer until you are told to do so and please don't start this tutorial with low battery
Download SP Flash Tool for Windows or Linux (I have not tried the Linux version yet so I don't know how much different the Linux version will be)
Extract SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win.zip (to SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1628_Win)
In that folder open SP Flash Tool (flash_tool.exe - preferably right-click [Run as administrator])
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which is located in A5000_TWRP_3.0.0.0
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Download Only] is selected from the drop-down menu and not [Format All + Download] nor [Firmware Upgrade]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure Recovery is the ONLY THING TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you don't ever roll back to your stock backup that you made)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the Recovery tool to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer. Done.
Downloads For Recovery
TWRP Recovery
TWRP v3.0.0.0
TWRP v3.0.0.0 (flashable via recovery IF you know what you are doing) (credits: romario_ne)
TWRP v2.8.7.0
TWRP Special features:
Full support for the SELinux
Mounting internal and external SDcard to the PC in MTP mode
Will work with flash file systems, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS
Choice FS (ext2, ext3, ext4, f2fs, exFAT, FAT32) to formatted partition
Removal of screenshots by clamping power + volume down (stored in: /sdcard/Pictures/screenshots)
Support OTA
Full functionality adb
Charge battery
Applied Materialised theme from z31s1g
Added the ability to set the .img files (go to the [Install], at the top panel, switch from [Install Zip] to [Install Image])PhilZ Touch Recovery
MEGA.nz
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ROOT
Instructions For Installing Root
For a simple method, you can use KingRoot, however this may not work for everyone and flashing SuperSU is recommended instead.
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your root tool (e.g. recovery flashable SuperSU linked below) file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache, NOTHING ELSE
Tap Reboot System and you're done.
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 10-15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
Downloads For Root
KingRoot
OR
SuperSU from Google Play
Recovery flashable SuperSU
Mirror: recovery flashable SuperSU
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OFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S030_150713_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [Latest 4.4.2]
Lollipop
Downloads
Link 1: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Google Drive] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 2: A5000_S124_151118_ROW [Cloud Mail.Ru] [5.0.1]
OR
Link 3: A5000_S124_151118_8G_ROW_WC08 [Google Drive] [5.0.1 (OTA format) (flashable via Recovery)]
S125 - released February 2017: Available, link coming soon.
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UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE
KitKat
MiUI 7
Features
ROM Version: 7.2.1.0
ROM State: Stable
Root: Not rooted (flash SuperSU)
G-Apps: Built-in
Screenshots: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/L1pj/rtUm4UM1V
Review
Download:
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Yadi.sk]
MiUI Stable v7.2.1.0 [Cloud.Mail.ru]
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MiUI 8
Features
v6.6.16:
No Double-Tap-To-Wake (DTTW). By romalover. Shared by northwindtrades (thank them here).
v6.12.25:
Presenting to you the new and latest build of MiUI v8. With almost all bugs fixed. Really smooth and fast. Can be used as a daily driver with no issues.
This ROM can be ported to all MT6582 devices running Android 4.4.2, so do not keep asking me if it will work on your device or not.
Thanks to MIX TEAM for porting. - kemo12533
Screenshots (v6.12.25)
Download:
MiUIsu v8 (6.6.16)
MiUIsu v8 (6.12.25)
Lollipop
CyanogenMod 12.1 (LP 5.1.1)
Features
- All CyanogenMod 12.1 features
- Super smooth
- App2SD working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Extended life - lasts for very a long period
- Video recording working in stock camera, 3rd party apps need testing
- USSD working
- GPS working
- VPN Working
- FM Radio working (only with earphones)
- 1080p playback fixed
- Stability improvements
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in the App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this build of CM 12.1 for Lenovo A5000
Screenshots:
CM 12.1 - broken URLs
CM 12.1 Dev-ROM - broken URL
Download:
CM 12.1 Bugless v3
CM 12.1 StableEdition
CM 12.1 Dev-ROM - most suitable and can support OTG & DTTW (Double-Tap-To-Wake)
Patches:
A5000 Baseband/IMEI Fix - for those who have baseband bug/SIM not working, you need to flash the correct baseband version too (credits: FurqanHanif)
OTG & Double-Tap-To-Wake - this patch is only suitable for CM 12.1 Dev-ROM
G-Apps: G-Apps 5.1.1
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Vibe UI 2.0
Features: Testers needed
Download: Vibe UI 2.0
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Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2
Features
Some friends here asked about this ROM and here we are.
This ROM has been tested and you will find it smooth and easy to use. They found every bug in the ROM and fixed it so it's very stable and more than other CM ROMs. The stable test was good for the ROM.
Screenshots
Download:
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by Opiz Zipo
Resurrection Remix 5.5.9 V2 by DRT
Patches:
Settings/About fix
OR
Settings fix (embedded)
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OctOS 5.1.1
Features
- All OctOs features
Visit https://www.teamoctos.com/ for full feature list
- Based on latest sources (r35)
- Super smooth
- More stable and smoother than CM 12.1 Bugless v3
- App2SD is working perfectly
- Run HD games without crashes
- Video Recording working in stock camera (default CM camera)
- USSD working
- GPS working
- 1080p playback fixed
- 1080p recording
- Stability improvements
- Super fast boot up
- Super fast app optimization
- Themes working
- SMS working
- No longer need to reboot for apps to appear in App Drawer
- No network drops
- And so much more, everything which you expect to get working in your stock ROM is working in this ROM
Screenshots
Download: OctOS 5.1.1
G-Apps: G-Apps
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L-Prime 5.0.2
Features
It's the first Lollipop based ROM from a friend � Sennid Atecnal.
- Smooth and 99.9% bugless
- 3mint battery setting added
- Buzz launcher added
- Tweaks like miley added
- G-Apps included in this ROM
- Better battery backup
- No lags, especially for gamers
- Exposed installer not included (for some user option)
- Explore the rest for yourself
- Enjoy and hit thanks for the porter
Download: L-Prime 5.0.2
Patches: Offline charge fix
Marshmallow
CyanogenMod 13 (MM 6.0.1)
Features
Hello guys.
As promised, I ported and tested it and it was very good for the phone. The Bluetooth and GPS will not work for now, everything else is stable. It will take some time to upload it and get the permission from the maker to share.
Edit: I am uploading it right now so please wait, it will take some hours, upload speed is [23.3Kb/s]
Screenshots
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Download: CM 13
G-Apps: G-Apps 6.0.1
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Resurrection Remix v5.6.7 - 5.7.3
Features
v5.6.7: Hello guys,
I know you missed me, I missed you too guys; let's get back to work.
Android Version: 6.0.1
ROM State: Smooth/Stable
Not Working: Camera, GPS
Everything else is working fine
v5.6.8: Hey guys, how are you?
Porter: Scout919/Juspher Pedrozo <----- same person
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog: Bottom of post #811
v5.7.0 & v5.7.3: Hey again,
Sorry for late addition, I will try to update the page with the lastest and tested ROMs as I can - kemo12533
5.7.0 porter: babigabi (thank them here)
5.7.3 porter: northwindtrades (thank them here)
Fixer: Wac Pereng
Changelog v5.7.3: ResurrectionRemix - v5.7.3 - Android 6.0.1_r61 - 2016/08/07
Screenshots: Coming soon
Download:
v5.6.7
v5.6.8
v5.7.0 MEGA.nz
v5.7.0 Google Drive
v5.7.3
Patches:
RR 5.6.7 Camera & OTG fix by byseby & Wac Pereng:
R-Remix 5.6.7 camera fix by byseby
Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng
RR 5.6.8 + 5.7.0 + 5.7.3 Camera & OTG fix by Wac Pereng:
MEGA.nz
MEGA.nz - re-upload
Google Drive - re-upload
RR 5.7.3 GPS Patch:
#28 or #44
G-Apps:
G-Apps 6.0.1 (RR v5.6.7)
G-Apps (RR v5.6.8+)
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AICP 11
Features
Hey guys, I know, again.
Ported by Juspher Pedrozo, thanks for your hard work.
Camera
Video recording in stock/Google camera is working with 1080p!
Audio in calls
Bluetooth
USSD
Audio
Mic
RIL
SMS (Receive and Send both working)
Wi-Fi
Data
RIL is now more stable
Dual SIM
G-Apps
Hotspot
Screen Recording
Both storages (SD and Internal) mounting in both Phone and PC
720p working in YouTube
Bugs:
GPS - partially working
Few bugs here and there (might or might not be noticeable)
Screenshots
Download: AICP 11
G-Apps: G-Apps
SEE POST #3 FOR MORE ROMs...
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TUTORIALS
How To Rollback To KitKat From Lollipop
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEI (both of them), your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.
On the Download tab, click [Scatter-loading] to load the scatter file (MT6582_Android_scatter.txt) which it located in the folder of wherever you extracted your custom ROM to
"Wait" for checksum to complete (about half a second...)
Under that make sure [Firmware Upgrade] is selected from the drop-down menu and NOT [Download Only] nor [Format All + Download]
Make sure your phone is turned off
Make sure EVERYTHING IS TICKED
Click the [Download] button (big green arrow button at the top)
FROM HERE ON FORTH YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID (that is if you rolled back to someone else's dump of KK 4.4.2 and not your original backup of KK 4.4.2 that you made, IF you made one)
Without turning your phone on, connect it to the computer
It will start flashing the firmware to your phone and when it is done a check mark will appear, click OK
Disconnect the phone from the computer and boot up to check if it worked
How To Flash A Zip Or Img File via Recovery (e.g. ROM, G-Apps, Patch, Kernel, etc.)
IMPORTANT: You must be on kernel 3.4.67 to flash 3.4.67 kernel based ROMs, or on kernel 3.10.54 to flash 3.10.54 kernel based ROMs.
IMPORTANT: You might lose your IMEIs, your BT (Bluetooth) Address, your WLAN (Wi-Fi) Address, and your Serial No. (SN), so please note all of them down. You can find them through MTK Droid Tools or looking them up in [Settings] > [About phone] section, though this way doesn't show you everything.Backup your entire ROM
If flashing a ROM, wipe the standard (Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache in the [Wipe] menu (you WILL lose your Data (apps & stuff) so you BETTER have backed that up too)
On the TWRP menu, tap [Install] and then select your .zip or .img file that you transferred to your memory card (recommended), internal storage, or USB drive via OTG, and install it
When it's done, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache ONLY, then tap Reboot
Order of flashing queue: ROM > G-Apps > Patches
NOTE: Your phone will stay on the Lenovo logo for 5, 10, or even 15 minutes on your FIRST boot up, so don't panic.
How To Restore IMEI
Download MTK Droid Tools v2.5.3
When opening, make sure you extract it to a new folder, else you will have clutter everywhere
Connect phone, click ROOT (necessary) in bottom right, click Yes, and on the phone grant the permission
Now you can click "IMEI/NVRAM" button and enter them, click "Replace IMEI", when done click OK, click Reboot, and click Normal
Afterwards, reboot into recovery and backup NVRAM - this contains your IMEI
NOTE: If you could not click the "IMEI/NVRAM" button, root the phone first then retry the tutorial
How To Boot Into Recovery
Whilst the phone is turned off/first time after flashing recovery:The method is actually a bit temperamental: Simultaneously press & hold both volume buttons and then press & hold the power button also (so you're now holding 3 buttons) and hold them until it vibrates AND the Lenovo logo comes onto the screen, then only let go of the power button; once you see the TWRP logo you can let go of the volume buttons
The first screen will ask you if you to confirm that you want to modify with your phone, swipe to confirm... this will not allow the phone to restore the original Lenovo Recovery
Now you're ready to flash Root tools, custom ROMs, patches, etc. that you downloaded
Whilst the phone is turned on:
Open the power menu
Tap Reboot, then immediately hold Vol+ & Vol- buttons and don't let go till it reboots and takes you to recovery menu
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PATCHES, TWEAKS, AND TIPS
SEE POST #4
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FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS
I flashed ... ROM and now it's not booting past the Lenovo logo, what do I do?
There's a thing called the kernel which talks with the phone's hardware. The Lenovo A5000 has two kernel versions 3.4.67 and 3.10.54. ROMs made for a certain kernel will not work on other kernel version. You either have to upgrade to Lollipop (3.10.54) or downgrade to KitKat (3.4.67).
I'm trying to flash this ... ROM but I'm getting "Error 7", what do I do?
DON'T wipe everything before flashing a custom ROM. Just do a normal factory reset i.e. clear Data, Dalvik Cache, and Cache.
Should the [email protected] kernel be flashed again after flashing a custom ROM?
If you downgraded to stock KitKat (S030) and are experiencing touch lag, then go ahead and flash it.
The kernel is already embedded in the custom ROMs shared here (exept for AICP 11), so why should you flash it again?
Some bugs like the camera bug embed itself into the Cache and a quick reflash of the kernel via recovery can temporarily fix the problem.
Can the modified boot.img of other ROMs be used for porting other ROMs?
The answer is mostly yes. Some AOSP ROMs (e.g. Validus) may have different ramdisk files, so you may get a bootloop. If you're trying to port a Cyanogen based ROM (e.g. Cyanogen..., Resurrection Remix, Temasek, etc.) you won't be getting this problem.
Which ROM and which version of it is the best?
A very subjective question so I can't answer it completely. Most users here use RR 5.7.4 or 5.5.9, CM 13 or 12.1, MiUI 8 or MiUI 7, etc. You'll have to try and choose for yourself.
Anyone working on Android 7?
Eek sounds like work. There's already an Nougat build for our device with kernel v3.10.54.
RIL is unstable and so is video decoding so wait for a stable build.
I flashed this ... ROM and now I'm getting boot animation in loop?
Use TWRP 3.x.x.x or TWRP 2.8.7.0. Stay away from other TWRP versions like 2.8.1.x, 2.8.5.x, etc.
Is OTG working?
Our device started getting OTG from the S029 update onwards officially.
OTG is accessible via ES File Explorer in custom ROMS as well.
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CREDITS
Thanks @kemo12533 for starting the original thread and sharing ROMs
@luckasfb & darklord4822 - for custom kernels that kept the device alive. Please consider donating to them for their hard work: [email protected] & darklord4822 :good::good:
@Scout919 - one of the guys who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@7awliet - came out of nowhere and quickly turned this thread from a mess into a clean thread and played key role in revamping OP, fixing bugs, released guides, porting scripts, shared MiUI patches
@Androidowl54 - new member who's releasing ROMs
@northwindtrades - compiled tutorials & guides, FAQs; tested, reported, and fixed bugs; ported and shared ROMs, shared patches :good:
@babigabi - another friend who we started porting along with, has shared many ROMs
@9jabasewap - bundled fixes for easy access and shared a few ROMs
@FurqanHanif - shared Xposed and few MiUI ROMs
@willy90 - shared settings fix for RR LP
4PDA Lenovo A5000
SRT Team
And thanks to everyone for using, testing, and reporting bugs
Please tell me if I've missed any contributors and I'll add them
Thanks for visiting
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BTW which of the RRemix 5.5.9 V2 Should I download? What's the difference of the two......Is The Other One Stable? Which is the Best?