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This is a thread for the ZTE T815/Telstra Tempo T815. I hope other users who have this device might get some benefit and enjoyment out of this thread.
BACKUP!
Start here for a guide to extracting a ROM dump from your T815 and processing it to create a backup you can use to restore your phone if anything goes wrong for you
Custom Recovery and Root Method
I have ported PhilZ Touch Recovery V6 (6.59.0 - based on CWM 6.0.5.1) to the T815. Installation method and rooting instructions can be found here
Custom ROMs (list will be updated as new ROMs are posted)
[ROM] [PussyFap V3][KitKat] ZTE T815 - here
[ROM] [Pure LG G3][KitKat] ZTE T815 - here
[ROM] [Cherry ROM Lite v2.1][KitKat 4.4.2] ZTE T815 - here
[ROM][Amgoo OS][KitKat4.4.4] ZTE T815 - here
How install custom recovery and root ZTE T815
DISCLAIMER:
Rooting your phone and using custom Recoveries and ROM's have risks and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers. In case of any mishap I am not responsible if you brick/ruin your phone in any way.
Basic computer skills are required and minimal knowledge about the phone and phone utilities also.
Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
I have been able to port PhilZ Touch Recovery V6 (6.59.0 - based on CWM 6.0.5.1) to the ZTE T815. To flash this recovery to your device you will need the following:
- USB VCOM Driver - Installation tutorial and download of driver here (Don't worry that it says MTK6577, it works fine with MTK6572 based devices)
- Smart Phone Flash Tool - Download for all versions can be found here - scroll to the bottom of the list to find latest version
- Scatter file and custom recovery image - download here
- PC and USB cable
Method:
1. Follow the tutorial and install the USB VCOM driver.
2. Install SP Flash Tool - once installed, run as administrator.
3. On the "Download" tab page, click the box on the right hand side named "Scatter-loading". Browse to the location where you saved the downloaded "MT6572_Android_scatter.txt" file, select it and click "Open".
4. In the lower section of SP Flash Tool screen, tick the box next to RECOVERY. This is the ONLY box that is to be selected.
5. On the RECOVERY line, go across to the to the blank cell under the "Location" heading and click on it. Now browse to the location where you saved the downloaded "recovery.img", select it and click "Open". The line should now show the location of the file.
6. Turn off your phone and remove the battery.
7. On SP Flash Tool, click the "Download" button at the top of the page and THEN connect your phone to the PC via the USB cable (battery still out).
8. All going well, you should now see the download progress being displayed across the bottom of the screen. Once completed, you will see a big green tick displayed in the middle of the screen. Success! Your phone now has PhilZ Touch Recovery installed.
To access Recovery Mode, from power off hold down the volume up button and power button together for around 6 seconds (press and hold volume up first then press and hold power). You will now see the recovery main menu.
Root: (after you have your custom recovery installed)
1. Download supersu.zip (latest version) here - thanks to @Chainfire
2. Send zip file to your SD card.
3. Boot into recovery and install zip from SD card.
4. Reboot - your device is now rooted.
Important:
Make yourself a backup. (Note: the external SD card is /storage/sdcard1 - if you try to backup to sdcard0, you will run out of memory.)
To bring this PhilZ Touch Recovery to you, thanks and credit must be given to the following:
- Phil3759
- Koush for having created and maintaining cwm
- Cyanogenmod for making all this possible
- Tallustus from Team Skyfire for his great support over IRC: MAJOR CREDITS
- Dees_Troy from TWRP team for pigz source and many great ideas in their recovery + source for backups compatibility
- Chenglu for his unpacking tools and porting i9505: Huge credit
- kbc-developers for the base semi-touch code and much more
[email protected] for his great job / support
- sk8erwitskil for his recovery source, a great place to start learning
- shoe63 for his help from the start across many devices
- DooMLoRD for his work and help with Sony
- [NUT] for his ports to Sony
- wanam for compiling sensors-free kernels for N71xx/i317M, i9500 and i9505 to fix boot delay for custom kernels, exfat support and much more
- dougiebee for his work on fixing time on many Qualcom devices
- ausdim for all the support in developing kernels for i9505
- dr.ketan for his precious help in porting to the N7000 & N7100 (I don't own one) and all the support in threads
- Chainfire for his support (stock recovery flash) and all his work for the Android community
- 1966zippy for bringing it to the ZTE T815!
[ROM] [PussyFap V3][KitKat] ZTE T815
Code:
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
I have had my first success at porting a custom ROM to the T815, so I present to you ***** Fap V3.
Requirements
BACKUP BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE - If this ROM isn't for you then this is your fallback position.
You must be rooted.
You must have a custom recovery installed
You must have experience flashing but if not, feel free to ask questions before flashing.
Patience as the ROM takes a while to boot
To Install
Download zip file from link below and then send the file to your device's SD card. Boot into recovery, go to "Wipe and Format Options", use "Clean to Install a New ROM" and let finish then back to main menu. Choose "Install Zip" and select "choose zip from /storage/sdcard1 (second option from top). Navigate to the PussyFap_v3_T815.zip file and install. Go back to "Wipe and Format Options"and wipe Cache and wipe Dalvik/ART Cache. Go back to main menu and hit "Reboot System Now". Enjoy exploring this custom ROM.
Note: Google Play Store is an older version but it will update to the latest version once you have signed in and have an active internet connection.
Download ***** Fap V3 ROM for ZTE T815 here
Features:
Full Lollipop UI
Lollipop Framework
Tinted Status Bar
Nice settings
Smooth performance
Performance Control
Engineer Mode
Init.d Tweaks
Battery Icon Styles
Dynamic system bars
Progress bar animation
Known Bugs:
- GPS not working Appears it is working, just MT6572 GPS is really crap!
- shows 2 sim slots instead of 1
- I have not used this ROM to make calls so there may be issues that are radio/sim related. Let me know what you find and I will try to fix.
Screenshots:
Full Credits:
Team *****
Thanks for your helpful information
PetaX8 said:
Thanks for your helpful information
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You're very welcome.
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[ROM] [Pure LG G3][KitKat] ZTE T815
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Another ROM for you to enjoy - Pure LG G3
Requirements
- BACKUP BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE - If this ROM isn't for you then this is your fallback position.
- You must have a custom recovery installed
- You must have experience flashing but if not, feel free to ask questions before flashing.
- Patience as the ROM takes a while to boot
To Install
Download zip file from link below and then send the file to your device's SD card. Boot into PhilZ recovery, go to "Wipe and Format Options", use "Clean to Install a New ROM" and let finish then back to main menu. Choose "Install Zip" and select "choose zip from /storage/sdcard1 (second option from top). Navigate to the "Pure LG G3_T815.zip" file and install. Go back to main menu and hit "Reboot System Now".
Download Pure LG G3 ROM for ZTE T815 here
Features:
- 99% LG G3 UI
- LG G3 boot animation
- Smart Pause
- Palm Motion
Bugs:
- Let me know
Screenshots:
Credits:
- Muhammad Restu
- Team LG Developers
- needrom
- Smart Four Team
Thanks for updating me on this 1966zippy. Its worked perfectly for me
millsb0mb said:
Thanks for updating me on this 1966zippy. Its worked perfectly for me
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Glad to hear. Hope you enjoy the ROMs.
1966zippy said:
Glad to hear. Hope you enjoy the ROMs.
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Works significantly better thanks
zte t815 it says recovery mode i updated it from then it is happening
frank bird said:
zte t815 it says recovery mode i updated it from then it is happening
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If you are in recovery mode with a purple background and a green android in the middle then you are in the recovery mode that we set out to achieve. Just touch "go back" on the screen until you are at the main menu and then select "reboot phone now" and you will boot to your stock OS.
If you are on the black recovery screen (stock recovery), it means that some part of the process did not work and you didn't get the custom recovery flashed correctly. You can navigate through the stock recovery menu by pressing volume down to select the line with the option you want and then confirm your selection with volume up (which I think goes against "normal" thinking and is a trap for making incorrect selections, so be careful, says he who has fallen for this same trap and blitzed his phone!).
You need to get back to the "reboot now" option and then try the process again (be sure you have the USB VCOM drivers installed properly.):good:
[ROM] [Cherry ROM Lite v2.1][KitKat 4.4.2] ZTE T815
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Here is another ROM for you to explore - Cherry ROM Lite v2.1
Requirements
- BACKUP BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE - If this ROM isn't for you then this is your fallback position.
- You must have a custom recovery installed
- You must have experience flashing but if not, feel free to ask questions before flashing.
- Patience as the ROM takes a while to boot
To Install
Download zip file from link below and then send the file to your device's SD card. Boot into PhilZ recovery, go to "Wipe and Format Options", use "Clean to Install a New ROM" and let finish then back to main menu. Choose "Install Zip" and select "choose zip from /storage/sdcard1 (second option from top). Navigate to the "Cherry ROM Lite_v2.1_T815.zip" file and install. Go back to main menu and hit "Reboot System Now".
Download Cherry ROM Lite v2.1 for ZTE T815 here
Features:
- Amazing performance
- Audio enhancements
- Cyanogen file manager and browser
- Added GPS settings for better access to satellites
- SuperSU pre-installed
- Excellent RAM management
Bugs:
- Let me know
Screenshots:
Credits:
- Dertio Acos
- Unknown Porting Team
- Computer+Android
- 1966zippy for porting to T815
is there any new roms coming in? what about CyanogenMod? are you guys making a "pure" android ROM for T815? i didn't like the ***** fap rom as it doesn't work well with small screen, lg rom is perfect but slow, is the cherry rom near stock??
PS: great work keep up. if you could maybe remove the dual sim notification as i only have 1 sim slot, also maybe its a good idea to upload de-bloated stock rom for t815
Jesus Chen said:
is there any new roms coming in? what about CyanogenMod? are you guys making a "pure" android ROM for T815? i didn't like the ***** fap rom as it doesn't work well with small screen, lg rom is perfect but slow, is the cherry rom near stock??
PS: great work keep up. if you could maybe remove the dual sim notification as i only have 1 sim slot, also maybe its a good idea to upload de-bloated stock rom for t815
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Thanks for your feedback. I do have plans to upload more ROMs as I port them and get most of the bugs squashed but, as I am on a massive learning curve regarding porting myself, it is taking a bit of time. I don't reckon I've done too bad so far for only a couple of weeks! I will leave the CyanogenMod ROM for a while, as it looks like it is one of the more complicated ROMs to port, but I will try to get it up here at some stage. I am working with a pure android ROM at the moment so hopefully that works out and I can upload it soon. The Cherry ROM is debloated and has some nice features but the only way to find out is to give it a whirl.
As for the dual sim thing, I am still trying to work out how to modify the ROM to only show the one sim (as I said, still got "L" plates on) and once I work out how to do this I will repost the corrected ROMs. I agree that a debloated stock ROM is a great idea so I will work on that when time permits.:highfive:
thanks
1966zippy said:
Thanks for your feedback. I do have plans to upload more ROMs as I port them and get most of the bugs squashed but, as I am on a massive learning curve regarding porting myself, it is taking a bit of time. I don't reckon I've done too bad so far for only a couple of weeks! I will leave the CyanogenMod ROM for a while, as it looks like it is one of the more complicated ROMs to port, but I will try to get it up here at some stage. I am working with a pure android ROM at the moment so hopefully that works out and I can upload it soon. The Cherry ROM is debloated and has some nice features but the only way to find out is to give it a whirl.
As for the dual sim thing, I am still trying to work out how to modify the ROM to only show the one sim (as I said, still got "L" plates on) and once I work out how to do this I will repost the corrected ROMs. I agree that a debloated stock ROM is a great idea so I will work on that when time permits.:highfive:
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thanks for the lightning fast reply, ill be looking forward to pure stock android with support for single sim. keep up the good work and you da real MVP. perhaps check out alcatel pixi 3 xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-alcatel-one-touch-pixi-34-official-t3193624 as the 4 inch version have very similar spec with t815. (i have 4.5 inch with much fast/newer chipset,alias it doesn't have any custom rom) :good::good::good:
Jesus Chen said:
thanks for the lightning fast reply, ill be looking forward to pure stock android with support for single sim. keep up the good work and you da real MVP. perhaps check out alcatel pixi 3 xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-alcatel-one-touch-pixi-34-official-t3193624 as the 4 inch version have very similar spec with t815. (i have 4.5 inch with much fast/newer chipset,alias it doesn't have any custom rom) :good::good::good:
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LOL!:laugh: Around 6 month ago I was looking for a cheap phone to mod and my final choice was between the Tempo T815 and Pixi 3(4), the Pixi winning out because it was $5 cheaper. It was the right choice as I found @kirito9's thread which was crammed full of info and ROMs. I learned a few things about working with the Mediatek MT6572 chipset and porting ROM's (thanks again to @kirito9 here, absolute legend) over there, all the while watching a small thread about the Tempo T815 where they had all stopped posting as no one could get root on the T815. I thought I could take the bits that I have worked out and apply them to this little supported device so here we are. I am no expert on all things MT6572 but I am working things out slowly so hang in there and I will put more ROMs and helpful info up here when I can.
[ROM] [Amgoo OS][KitKat 4.4.4] ZTE T815
Code:
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
Requirements
- BACKUP BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE - If this ROM isn't for you then this is your fallback position.
- You must have a custom recovery installed
- You must have experience flashing but if not, feel free to ask questions before flashing.
- Patience as the ROM takes a while to boot
To Install
Download zip file from link below and then send the file to your device's SD card. Boot into PhilZ recovery, go to "Wipe and Format Options", use "Clean to Install a New ROM" and let finish then back to main menu. Choose "Install Zip" and select "choose zip from /storage/sdcard1 (second option from top). Navigate to the "Amgoo OS_T815.zip" file and install. Go back to main menu and hit "Reboot System Now".
Download Amgoo OS for ZTE T815 here
Features:
- Android Lollipop Inspired UI
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Debloated
- Rooted (KingUser)
- Updated GAPPS (Google Chrome(Default Browser), Google App, Google Play Services, Hangouts(Default Messenger), Google Play Music(Default Music Player), Google Now Launcher(Default Launcher), Google Play Store)
- Modded System App (Lollipop Themed)
- Xposed Modules Integrated in Settings.apk
- Amgoo os Boot Logo
Bugs:
- Sound works OK but I can't get it as loud as I would like
- Anything else, let me know
Screenshots: (Apologies for poor screens but this ROM is worth trying for it's UFO live wallpaper alone!)
Credits:
- Nayeem Hossen For Porting This ROM
- Mou For making the boot logo
- 1966zippy for porting to T815
Full ROM Dump Backup & Read Back Method
This guide will show you how to make a full ROM dump of your ZTE T815 (Mediatek MT6572) device. It can be used to make a full backup at anytime but I strongly suggest that you follow this procedure prior to making any modifications to your device. That way you will always have a completely stock unmodified image to return to if things go bad or aren't what you expected. Don't say you haven't been warned!
Things you will need:
- ADB Drivers - here or here
- USB VCOM Driver - Installation tutorial and download of driver here (Don't worry that it says MTK6577, it works fine with MTK6572 based devices)
- MTK Droid Tools - here - scroll to the bottom of the list to find latest version
- Smart Phone Flash Tool - Download for all versions can be found here - scroll to the bottom of the list to find latest version
- Notepad++ - here
- A PC and USB Cable
Preparations:
- Install ADB Drivers system wide and follow tutorial to install USB VCOM Driver
- Install Notepad++
- Create a folder somewhere convenient (e.g. desktop) and give it a name related to phone/mods etc.
- Into this folder, install MTK Droid Tools and SP Flash Tool.
Process:
Make Scatter File
Run MTK Droid Tools as administrator. Once the program has started, connect your phone via the USB cable and you will see that your phone information loads up on the left side of the page. Below this you will see a button that says "Block Map". Press it. You will now see a screen displaying Block Info and at the bottom left a button "Create scatter file". Press this button and save the "MT6572_Android_scatter.txt" file to the folder that you made earlier. Don't close MTK Droid Tools, just minimise it at this stage and unplug your phone.
Read Back ROM From Phone
Run SP Flash Tool as administrator. By default it starts on the Download tab. You will see a button labelled "Scatter-loading" at the top right of the screen. Press this button and direct it to the "MT6572_Android_scatter.txt" that you just saved. Once loaded, change to the "readback" tab along the top and then click "Add". A line is added below and you need to click in the blank area under the heading "File". Browse to the location where you want to save your ROM dump (in that same folder again would be appropriate) make sure you retain the file name of "ROM_0" and press "Save".
There is now a dialogue box that pops up, "Readback block start address". The "Type" must remain as Hex. The "Start address" should also remain as it is - 0x0000000000000000. The "Length" address is determined by the address of the partition we wish to finish our ROM dump at. I would suggest that we use the address of the last partition in the phone. To find out this address we need to examine the scatter file. Open the scatter file with Notepad++ (this will keep the formatting in place). Easy way is to right click on the file and select "Edit with Notepad++" from drop down menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find the FAT partition information. The "linear_start_addr:" value here is where to end the ROM dump so carefully copy the address and paste into the "Readback block start address" dialogue in the "Length" field. (e.g. the linear start address of my FAT partition is 0x97140000 so this is the figure I enter into "Length").
Note: If you have already been using your phone before doing this backup method, you may wish to create a ROM dump that excludes your personal info. If so, you might choose not include the CACHE and USERDATA partitions in the backup so you would end the ROM dump at the linear start address of the CACHE partition (in my phone this is 0x36340000, for example).
Once the "Length" value is entered, press OK. Turn your phone off at this stage. Once it is fully powered down, click "Read Back" and then connect your powered off phone to the USB cable and all things going well you should see the progress bar at the bottom go blue and start moving. Once completed successfully you will see a green circle with a tick in it. Done! Disconnect your phone.
Process ROM For Use With SPFT
Turn your phone back on and when ready reconnect to MTK Droid Tools. Change to "root, backup, recovery" tab and press on the button labelled "To process file ROM_ from Flash Tool". Browse to your modding folder location and open "ROM_0". The processing will start and you will be prompted to make a CWM recovery automatically. Answer "No" and then "Cancel" when it asks to choose recovery. You will see the process in action and it will end with the message "Task is complete" at the end of the script. The folder containing this processed backup is located in yourmoddingfolder/Mtk_Droid_Tool_v2.5.3/backups. If you examine the contents of this processed ROM backup you will note that the output folder now also contains a scatter.txt file.
Restore process to follow - edit soon:good:
1966zippy said:
This guide will show you how to make a full ROM dump of your ZTE T815 (Mediatek MT6572) device. It can be used to make a full backup at anytime but I strongly suggest that you follow this procedure prior to making any modifications to your device. That way you will always have a completely stock unmodified image to return to if things go bad or aren't what you expected. Don't say you haven't been warned!
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Can I borrow this post?
kirito9 said:
Can I borrow this port?
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Assuming port was supposed to be post, you absolutely can borrow it, mate. [emoji106]
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Related
[NOTICE] THIS THREAD CONTAINS TWO GUIDES:
[POST #1] Fresh out of box Galaxy S 4G [SOLVED]
[POST #2] Heimdall One-Click For Dummies
[Note: You can use this guide where applicable - look for the bold section headers that pertain to the state of your device and go from there.]
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What I have on it fresh out of the box:
o To determine what you are currently running - Go to [App Drawer], [Settings], [About phone]:
-Model number: SGH-T959V
Firmware version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: T959VUVKD1
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: FROYO.VUVKD1
o If your phone information is different than above (i.e. KB5) - this guide will work as long as Kies mini will recognize your phone. Kies mini WILL NOT recognize ROOTED devices.--------------------
What can I do:
-Upgrade to GB 2.3.6
-Back up efs Folder (Important!)
-Root
-Flash Custom Kernel (to obtain CWM)
-Flash Custom Rom
-Flash Custom Tweaks (cautiously as most custom ROMs have tweaks built in)
-Flash Custom MOD's.
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What should I know first:
-What is a ROM: Literally it stands for Read Only Memory, in this case referring to the phone's internal memory where your firmware/apps are stored. It is what you see and use when you are on your phone.
-What is a Kernel: The bridge between applications and actual data processing done at the hardware level. The kernel helps the ROM talk to the Hardware.
-What is the efs file: “This is a very sensitive system folder that contains Phone-specific information such as the IMEI (encrypted in the nv_data.bin), wireless devices MAC addresses, product code (also in the nv_data.bin), and much more.” (from XDA article)
-What is rooting: Allows you to make changes to your Android system, as well as enable you to use features that are otherwise locked away. (from Samsung Galaxy S 4G Wiki)
-ClockworkMod / CWM: A custom recovery allowing you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations that aren’t possible with stock recovery. (from here)
> > You can find more applicable definitions here < <.--------------------
Going from Stock Froyo (Firmware version: 2.2.1) to Stock GB (Firmware version: 2.3.6):
NOTES
* * I chose to go from Stock Froyo to Stock GB using Kies mini. This gives me the GB Bootloaders that I need to make it easier to flash a custom kernel and custom ROM’s.
* * Having GB already on the phone allows us to download SGS Kernel Flasher (must be rooted to use) from the app market to flash a custom kernel that will give me CWM5 and Voodoo Lagfix.
* * Also if anything screws up (i.e. IMEI), I can just take my phone back to where I bought it and get another one as this has happened to many… and fixes for it are not clear and work randomly but not for all. And unfortunately peoples phones have screwed up updating the way T-Mobile and Samsung tell you to update.o How to check your IMEI:
-Go to [App Drawer], [Settings], [About phone], [Status].
-Towards the bottom you will see [IMEI].
o Let's get started:
-Download Kies mini if you do not already have it. When you follow this link you will see two tabs - 'Manuals' and 'Software ' - click [Software] and download.
-Make sure your phone is charged.
-Double check that USB Debugging is not enabled. Go to [Settings] > [Applications] > [Development] and UN-Check [USB debugging].
-Start Kies mini on the computer.
-Make sure phone is not connected to computer yet.
-In USB Settings on my phone I select [Kies (Firmware update)] if it is not set to ask every time.
-Plugged in phone, let device drivers install on computer. You will see a notification on your computer when complete.
-Then Kies mini will recognize the phone.
-Hit [upgrade] and wait.
-Phone will eventually reboot. Check your IMEI.
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I am on Stock GB (Firmware version: 2.3.6) now what:
NOTES
* * Some have learned the hard way the importance of making a back up of the efs folder on your phone. The efs folder contains important information about your phone and in the event any of the files in the folder are corrupted there is NO clear and concrete fix without a back up!
* * I use Super Managero Now let's back up our efs folder:
-Open Super Manager on your phone and go into [File Manager].
-Select [Back up level folder] twice.
-Scroll down and look for your folder called [efs].
-Long press the folder and select [copy].
-Now look for [sdcard] and select.
-Now select the clipboard (or press menu, then paste) to paste to your sdcard.
-Now copy over to your computer for safe keeping.
o It is time to Root [CREDIT and THANKS TO SHORTFUSE FOR SUPERONECLICK]:
-Download the current version of SuperOneClick (as of 05/02/12 is SuperOneClick v2.3.3).
-Extract the contents of the .zip where you can find it on your computer.
-Open the SuperOneClick folder you just extracted.
-Make sure phone is in Debugging Mode. Go to [Settings] > [Applications] > [Development] and check [USB debugging].
-Connect your phone to your computer.
-Open SuperOneClick.exe. You DO NOT need to change any settings!
-Either [Donate Now] or select [Donate Later].
-Click [Root] and wait and keep waiting.
-Ahhh, Rooted!
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I am on Stock GB (Firmware version: 2.3.6), I have an efs backup and rooted now what:
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* * I need a custom kernel to give me CWM and Voodoo Lagfix.
* * The purpose of the custom kernel is to give us CWM to flash a Custom ROM. When we flash the Custom ROM - the Custom ROM will overwrite the kernel we flash now with the kernel included with the ROM.
* * Do NOT extract the contents of .zip files. When flashing - we flash the .zip.o Let's get started:
-Go to market, download and install SGS Kernel Flasher
-Download your choice of kernel from the Galaxy S 4G Android Development section to the root of your sdcard. Links provided below.
o Kernel Recommendations as of 05/02/12:
-Basic with a Twist SGS4G KJ6 1.1 rc1 (thanks to AntonX )
-Bhundven's Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix (thanks to bhundven)
o Let's flash the kernel:
-Open the SGS Kernel Flasher app.
-First select [backup kernel].
-When it if finished you will still be on the same screen and it will see a green vertical bar at the bottom of the screen next to - Backed up as.....
-Now select [choose kernel] and a file manager will appear.
-Select [parent directory] and you will be on the root of your sdcard.
-Navigate to the bottom and find the kernel .zip file you copied over.
-Once selected you will be back at the main screen of SGS Kernel Flasher.
-Select [flash kernel].
-The kernel will flash and your phone will reboot.
-You will hear Linda speaking on the Galaxy S 4G boot screen (only if this is your first time flashing a custom kernel).
-Wait and wait some more! She will keep talking to you!
-Eventually the phone will reboot.
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I am on Stock GB (Firmware version: 2.3.6), I have an efs backup, Rooted and have custom kernel with CWM now what:
NOTES
* * Now it is time for the Custom ROM!
* * Do NOT extract the contents of .zip files. When flashing - we flash the .zip.o Let's get started:
-To make it easy for you to access CWM Recovery without having to do the button combination - You can download Quick Boot (Reboot) here: QuickBoot.apk (link is courtesy of FB)
o How to navigate in CWM Recovery - TWO Methods:
-Using Side Buttons:
-To navigate up and down - use the Volume up and down buttons.
-To select - use the power button.
-Using Soft Keys:
-To navigate down - use the [menu] soft key (first soft key).
-To navigate up - use the [home] soft key (second soft key).
-To Go Back - use the [back] soft key (third soft key).
-To select an option - use the [search] soft key (fourth soft key).
o First things First - Nandroid Back Up:
-In CWM Recovery - Navigate down to [backup and restore] and select.
-Then select [backup]. This will take a bit so wait until it is finished.
-Now you have a Nandroid backup (which also gives you another backup of your efs folder) and you will be back at the main screen of CWM Recovery.
NOTES
* * If you decide to try a different ROM other than the suggested ROM's below - please be aware there are Gingerbread-based ROM's and FROYO-based ROM's. At this point in the guide - you MUST select a Gingerbread-based ROM to flash.o Custom Gingerbread ROM Recommendations as of 05/02/12:
-Follow install directions labeled 'ROM's WITH SGS4G CWM ROM Installer'
-Valhalla - BlackEdition (thanks to RaverX3X) --- last update 02/08/2012
-Valhalla Black FB Edition (Build 3) (thanks to RaverX3X & FB) --- last update 04/29/2012
-Unnamed ROM (thanks to RaverX3X) --- last update 03/22/2012
-SCOMv4.4 and Floyd Edition (thanks to erikmm) --- last update 04/28/2012
-icbinb 2.3.7_v2 (thanks to dsexton702) --- last update 02/25/2012
-Follow install directions labeled 'ROM's WITHOUT SGS4G CWM ROM Installer'
-Valhalla Final (thanks to Whitehawkx) --- last update 12/12/2011
-Octane-V3.0 XPLOD NO CIQ EDITION (thanks to RaverX3X) --- last update 12/10/2011
o Let's get started:
-Download your choice GB ROM from your computer. Make sure the downloaded zip looks right (mainly size – I have had to try downloading two or three times to get the full zip for some reason).
-Copy [<< Name of Custom ROM you chose here >>.zip] to the root of your sdcard.
-Open [Quick Boot (Reboot)] and select [Recovery].
-If it is the first time using Quick Boot (Reboot) - you will need to allow superuser permission if this is the first time using the app.
-Your phone will reboot and you will be in CWM Recovery.
o Now let's finally flash the Custom ROM:
NOTES
* *A note before flashing - The steps to actually flashing the Custom ROM's change as new methods become available. As an example - SGS4G CWM ROM Installer by FB is now used when flashing newer ROM's.
* *FB's SGS4G CWM ROM Installer gives us a nice GUI (graphical user interface) when flashing ROM's. Thank you FB!
* *I will do my best to keep this guide up-to-date with the correct steps to flash the Custom ROM's recommended in this post - however if you notice something has changed - please PM me and let me know so I can up the guide!
* * [DIRECTIONS] ROM's WITH SGS4G CWM ROM Installer * *
-After the Nandroid Backup you should be on the main screen of CWM Recovery - navigate down to [install zip from sdcard] and select.
-Then select [choose zip from sdcard].
-Navigate down towards the bottom of the list that appears and you should see [- << Name of ROM you want to install >>.zip]. Select it.
-Navigate down to [Yes - Install << Name of ROM you want to install >>.zip] (sometimes the name of the ROM will be cut off due to the length of the name).
-Select the ROM and wait. The SGS4G CWM ROM Installer will appear and guide you from here.
-Being new to flashing - select [Quick] install when prompted.
-When SGS4G CWM ROM Installer is finished - your phone should reboot into your NEW CUSTOM ROM!
-In the event your phone does not automatically restart after SGS4G CWM ROM Installer is finished - select [***** Go Back *****] until you are back to the main CWM Recovery screen and select [reboot system now].
-Go to App Drawer, [Settings], [About phone], [Status] and check your [IMEI].
* * [DIRECTIONS] ROM's WITHOUT SGS4G CWM ROM Installer * *
-After the Nandroid Backup you should be on the main screen of CWM Recovery - navigate down to [install zip from sdcard] and select.
-Then select [choose zip from sdcard].
-Navigate down towards the bottom of the list that appears and you should see [- << Name of ROM you want to install >>.zip]. Select it.
-Navigate down to [Yes - Install << Name of ROM you want to install >>.zip] (sometimes the name of the ROM will be cut off due to the length of the name).
-Select the ROM and wait.
-When installation is finished - select [***** Go Back *****] until you are back to the main CWM Recovery screen and select [reboot system now]
-Once rebooted into your new ROM - let you phone sit for 10 minutes to allow time for your caches to build.
-After 10 minutes - long press the power button and select [Recovery].
-In CWM Recovery - navigate to [wipe data/factory reset] and select.
-Then navigate to [Yes --delete all user data]
-When factory reset is complete - reboot and ENJOY!
NOTES
* * Most Custom ROM's will be de-bloated - meaning a lot of the stock apps you may or may not be accustomed to are removed.
* * If you would like to re-install a stock app that is not in the Custom ROM you just flashed - Follow this link - Stock GB 2.3.6 APK Repository, download the APK you want to install and follow the directions in the first post of that thread.--------------------
[TWEAKS] I am on Stock GB (Firmware version: 2.3.6), I have an efs backup, rooted, have Custom Kernel with CWM and have a Custom ROM now what:NOTES
* * Now you can flash tweaks if you so desire!
* * Do NOT extract the contents of .zip files. When flashing - we flash the .zip.
* * Take note - Most Custom ROM's have tweaks built. As an example - icbinb 2.3.7_v2 has Universal Adrenaline Shotv14-1 cache scroll tweak built in. Read the first post of the Custom ROM thread you choose to determine what tweaks are built into the ROM.
* * Flashing more than one Tweak does not give the benefits of both Tweaks. The Tweaks are generally written to overwrite most of the settings that may already be on the phone. So - Pick a tweak and try it for a couple of days. And if you would like to try a different tweak go for it.
* * If you are on icbinb 2.3.7_v2 - To make it easy for you to access CWM Recovery without having to do the button combination - You can download Quick Boot (Reboot) here: QuickBoot.apk (link is courtesy of FB).
* * If you are on Valhalla - BlackEdition - You are now able to access CWM Recovery by holding down the power button. [Phone options] will open and you can select [Recovery] to easily access CWM Recovery.o Custom Tweak Options as of 03/02/12:
-Universal Adrenaline Shotv14-1 cache scroll tweak (thanks to dsexton702)
-A.S shot v15(beta) (thanks to dsexton702)
-Lightning Zap (thanks to thomas.raines) -- now using SGS ROM Installer
-ThunderBolt! v2.6.1 (thanks to pikachu01)
o Let's get started:
-Download the Tweak you have decided to try.
-Copy [<< Name of tweak you chose here >>.zip] to the root of your sdcard.
-Reboot into Recovery (refer to notes above depending on which Custom ROM you are using)
-Scroll down to [install zip from sdcard] using the methods previously given, then select [choose zip from scard].
-Go to bottom and find the name of the tweak you copied over and select it.
-Scroll down and select [Yes - Install << Name of tweak you chose here >>.zip].
-White letters will scroll and eventually say [Install from sdcard complete].
-Lightning Zap will now start SGS ROM Installer. Follow prompts. Select [Quick] Install.
-When finished select [*****Go Back*****].
-Then select [reboot system now].
-Let your phone sit for 10 minutes before using - most tweaks wipe your Dalvik Cache, which in turn, will rebuild itself properly by letting your phone sit. You may experience minor problems, lags, etc if you skip this step.
NOTES
* * To see the full benefits of most Tweaks - You need to give the Tweaks a day or two to settle in - or 'Soak In' as you will hear in the forum.--------------------
[MODS] I am on Stock GB (Firmware version: 2.3.6), I have an efs backup, rooted, have Custom Kernel with CWM and have a Custom ROM now what:NOTES
* * Now you can flash MOD's if you so desire!
* * Do NOT extract the contents of .zip files. When flashing - we flash the .zip.
* * If you are on icbinb 2.3.7_v2 - To make it easy for you to access CWM Recovery without having to do the button combination - You can download Quick Boot (Reboot) here: QuickBoot.apk (link is courtesy of FB)
* * If you are on Valhalla - BlackEdition - You are now able to access CWM Recovery by holding down the power button. [Phone options] will open and you can select [Recovery] to easily access CWM Recovery.o Custom MOD Options as of 03/02/12:
-Camera MOD's - These need to be flashed in the order given below (thanks to dsexton702)
-FLASH FIRST - Camera-Mod (go to the bottom of the post and download Camera-Mod.zip)
-FLASH SECOND - Bravia engine for Better picture taking and video recording
-Scrolling Cache Tweak (go to the bottom of the post and download Scrolling-Cache-Tweak.zip) (thanks to dsexton702)
o Let's get started:
-Download the MOD you have decided to try.
-Copy [<< Name of MOD you chose here >>.zip] to the root of your sdcard.
-Reboot into Recovery (refer to notes above depending on which Custom ROM you are using)
-Scroll down to [install zip from sdcard] using the methods previously given, then select [choose zip from scard].
-Go to bottom and find the name of the MOD you copied over and select it.
-Scroll down and select [Yes - Install << Name of MOD you chose here >>.zip].
-White letters will scroll and eventually say Install from sdcard complete.
-When finished select [*****Go Back*****].
-Then select [reboot system now].
-Let your phone sit for 10 minutes before using - most tweaks wipe your Dalvik Cache, which in turn, will rebuild itself properly by letting your phone sit. You may experience minor problems, lags, etc if you skip this step.
THANKS bhundven FOR MAKING THE KJ6 HEIMDALL ONE-CLICK
AVAILABLE TO THE SGS4G COMMUNITY
- STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR KJ6 HEIMDALL ONE-CLICK -
WITH BOOTLOADERS AND WITHOUT BOOTLOADERS
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o Who should use this guide and do I need Bootloaders:
This guide can be used when wanting to upgrade your phone to Gingerbread from Froyo:
----> Follow Directions for Flashing WITH BOOTLOADERS
This guide can be used if you flashed a ROM made for a different model phone (i.e. Vibrant):
----> Follow Directions for Flashing WITH BOOTLOADERS
If you don't know what Froyo is or do not know what ROM you currently have - to be safe:
----> Follow Directions for Flashing WITH BOOTLOADERS
This Guide can be used after flashing a Custom Gingerbread ROM and wanting to return back to Stock Gingerbread ROM:
----> Follow Directions for Flashing WITHOUT BOOTLOADERS
This Guide can be used between flashing Custom Gingerbread ROM's to lesson probabilities of problems:
----> Follow Directions for Flashing WITHOUT BOOTLOADERS
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START HERE - - WHETHER FLASHING WITH BOOTLOADERS OR WITHOUT BOOTLOADERS - - START HERE----------------------------------------------------------------
IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
* * When using Heimdall or ODIN - Designate USB Ports on your computer for each flashing program. Have one USB Port that you only use Heimdall for. Have one USB Port you only use ODIN for. This does not mean you cannot use the designated USB Ports for other functions NOT related to your phone. This is only for flashing with Heimdall and ODIN.
* * Always use a USB Port that is directly connected to your computer - NO USB Hubs or add-on Ports.
* * If possible - Start with a USB Port you have never plugged your phone in to. By doing this you will reduce your probabilities of running into problems.
* * If you have used your phone on every USB Port and/or have no idea where all you have plugged your phone into or used ODIN or Heimdall with - Download [usbdeview-x32.zip] for 32-bit operating systems or [usbdeview-x64.zip] for 64-bit operating systems. Uninstall anything you see that has Samsung and Android related.----------------------------------------------------------------
o Let's get started:
Go to the following thread: [The T959V Heimdall One-Click Collection] <---- Link
Look for [Download T959VUVKJ6 Stock UVKJ6] - After flashing this download you will have Pure Stock KJ6 Gingerbread. Ideal if you need to return phone for warranty purposes.
Start the download, create a folder on your [C:\] Drive naming it [Android] and save [T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar] to [C:\Android].
While the file is downloading follow this link: [Verify Java Version] <---- Link
Click [Verify Java version].
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If you do not - update to the latest version of Java.
Now you should have [T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar] saved on your computer at [C:\Android] and you should have the current version of Java installed on your computer.
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o Time to flash:
Go to the newly created folder - [C:\Android] - where you saved [T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar].
You will see [T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar]. Inside the window - Hold down shift and right-click. In the menu that appears - select [Open command window here].
The Command Prompt window will open and you will be at [C:\Android]. Type [java -jar T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar] and press [Enter] on your keyboard.
It will pause, say [false] and run some commands.
* * If you receive the error shown below - ['java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.] - you do not have Java set as a System Path Variable.
* * Directions to fix this error are at the very end of this post.
If you do not [Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)] already installed on your computer - a window will open prompting you to install. Check [I have read and accept the license terms] and push [Install].
While [Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)] is installing - have your USB cable plugged into your designated Heimdall USB Port.
Pull the battery from your phone. Then put it back in - also putting the back cover back on.
Hold down the [Volume Down/Up] buttons on the left side of your phone. While holding both [Volume Down/Up] buttons plug in the USB cable into your phone. You should see the first image below for Download Mode - however you might see the second image instead - also Download Mode - if you are recovering your phone from a bad flash:
You should now be in Download Mode.
After [Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)] is finished installing - Click [Finish].
You will again see the command prompt window. At the bottom of the window you should see [Installing drivers] and a pop up prompting you to put your phone into Download Mode -- which you should already be in Download Mode if following the guide .
Select [OK] and Zadig will open prompting you to install the necessary drivers to flash the One-Click.
In Zadig - Select [Options], then [List All Devices].
You will see [USB Receiver (Interface 0)]. Click your mouse where that appears and a drop-down menu will appear. Select [SAMSUNG USB Composite Device] and it will populate the box.
Now select [Reinstall Driver].
A window will appear - [Installing Driver...] - when completed you should be notified [The driver was installed successfully]. Select [Close].
Close the Zadig window, Heimdall One-Click 1.3.1 window will open and it will say [Connected] with a green highlight in the lower right corner.
Click [Flash] and Wait.
When Heimdall One-Click is finished working - your phone will reboot and run some code - then reboot again. You will see the T-Mobile splash screen and hear the T-Mobile jingle. Now wait again.
When finished - you will boot into your freshly flashed Stock Gingerbread ROM - allow your phone to sit for ten minutes to properly build caches..
[*]If you are upgrading from Froyo to Gingerbread - You will reboot into a Rainbow Like Screen because you still need to Flash Bootloaders. You are OK and this is normal. Proceed to ADDITIONAL STEPS ONLY FOR THOSE NEEDING TO FLASH BOOTLOADERS in the box below.
If you are flashing Bootloaders - Continue with directions in the box directly below.
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* * START - ADDITIONAL STEPS ONLY FOR THOSE NEEDING TO FLASH BOOTLOADERS - START * *
Leave Heimdall One-Click running.
Unplug USB cable from phone. Pull the battery from your phone. Then put it back in - also putting the back cover back on.
Hold down the [Volume Down/Up] buttons on the left side of your phone. While holding both [Volume Down/Up] buttons plug in the USB cable into your phone. Your phone will be back in Download Mode.
Heimdall One-Click will once again say [connected]. This time you are able to put a check mark next to [Flash Bootloaders]. Check the box.
A window will appear warning you that [Flashing Bootloaders is Risky]. Select [Yes] and the window will close.
Now select [flash] one more time and wait.
When Heimdall One-Click is finished - your phone will reboot, you will see code run on your phone screen, then reboot again into the ROM - allow your phone to sit for ten minutes to properly build caches.
* * END - ADDITIONAL STEPS ONLY FOR THOSE NEEDING TO FLASH BOOTLOADERS - END * *
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CONTINUED DIRECTIONS FOR FLASHING WITHOUT BOOTLOADERS AND WITH BOOTLOADERS
Enjoy! Hit Thanks Below!
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o When you are finished with Heimdall One-Click - your phone will now be running:
Firmware version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: T959VUVKJ6
Build number: GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ6
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o Directions to ADD Java as Path Variable:
You first need to find the folder on your computer containing [java.exe]. For me - [java.exe] is in [C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin]. The location of this file is dependent on where you installed Java.
Once the [java.exe] is located - notate the EXACT path [i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin] where the file is located.
Open [System Properties] on your computer. How to open [System Properties] is dependent on your Operating System. However - you can access [System Properties] on most Windows machines by Right Clicking on [Computer] and selecting [Properties]. Please do a Google Search if you are unaware as to the method to access System Properties.
In [System Properties] - select the [Advanced] tab, then select [Environmental Variables...].
In [Environmental Variables...] - under [System variables] look for [Path] and double-click.
In the window that opens - move to the very end of the text in [Variable value:] and add the path of the folder containing [java.exe] separated by a semi-colon. For me - I added [;C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\] - no spaces.
Select [Ok] to all the windows you have since opened to make this change.
You will need to close the previous [Command Prompt] window you opened when you received the error and open a new [Command Prompt] window.
Staying away from odin is probably a good idea. It's how I learned and if you know how to use it fast. Maybe not the best for noobs but I still prefer it.
Hopefully noobs actually read this one!
But man I used to love Odin. I never could understand how so many people could mess up Odin, seemed pretty foolproof to me.
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95Z28 said:
I never could understand how so many people could mess up Odin, seemed pretty foolproof to me.
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I think they do not read enough (i.e. where to put what, what to check and not check) and aren't patient enough to let it finish (because it can sit for awhile and make you think it is frozen).
Sucks that your phone got stolen. Don't know if would have helped or not but Lookout is a great app. Virus scan as well as phone locator. Free on market.
hechoen said:
Sucks that your phone got stolen. Don't know if would have helped or not but Lookout is a great app. Virus scan as well as phone locator. Free on market.
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I had it on my phone for a looong time. But kept flashing, have never lost or had a phone stolen and it didn't make it back on.
Nice work lumin30
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JuLes' MostWanted said:
Nice work lumin30
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Thanks JuLes'!
lumin30 said:
Thanks JuLes'... but was it necessary to quote the OP? Will you edit that post and delete the OP part please. Thanks.
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I just did that to piss someone off
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how do i flash the kernel
---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:39 PM ----------
do i just put the .zip on the sd and go to recovery wipe cache and davlik cache
What ROM are you running?
If u are on a GB ROM and rooted you can just download SGS Kernel Flasher from the market or you can flash the .zip in CWM.
If you read this guide you will learn how to do what you need to your phone without using ODIN or Heimdall.
Good luck.
Thanks for a simple and logical explanation of the process. I upgraded to GB 2.3.6 using Odin and it works great. Now I'm ready to take the next step, but I have one question.
When I upgraded to the stock ROM, all my programs, screens, contacts, settings, etc. were intact just as they were in Froyo. If I flash a custom Kernel and ROM, will I have to reinstall programs, set up email accounts again, etc.?
...........
It depends what ROM you flash but yes you will likely lose your apps and data - which is often a good idea anyways to prevent conflicts with the new ROM.
You can use something like Titanium Backup to back up ur apps and data if you want. Though read up on the best ways to do that. Most apps have within them backups. That is what I generally do. I have found fresh installs of the apps themselves are best. And restoring settings and data within the app itself works well.
If you need more help please don't hesitate to ask.
Edited. Sometimes in a long thread people may not be sure what you are responding to, hence the OP quote.
No problem. Let me know if you need any help.
I am stock gingerbread but rooted
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Since you are on stock GB and rooted - find the section in the OP of this thread that says what to do with your phone on stock GB and rooted. It will talk about SGS Kernel Flasher.
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Hello Guys !
In this thread you will find my custom ROMs and Recoverys for the ASUS Memo PAD HD 7.
You'll also find how to Unlock the bootloader (mandatory to flash any custom Recovery and Rom)
Please be sure to read (and re-read) this carefully in order to avoid unnecessary questions.
My Custom ROMs / Recoverys and also the provided Stock Rom will work on both 8 GB / 16GB WW and US Models
(The RU Model is also supported, however with limited GPS support)
Code:
[COLOR="blue"]For Instructions:Check Posts #2 and #3
Downloads on Post #4
To Flash the Asus Stock Firmware: Check Post #5 [/COLOR]
AOSP Rom
AOSP JB4.2.2:
Changelog Build 01 - 20160929
Compiled from source (except Kernel - prebuilt ... only modifications on kernel's initramfs)
Everything working (as far as i tested)
Latest GAPPS included + some Google newest Goodies
Latest Stable SuperSU v2.78 included (rom is rooted ye)
Some special goodies added on rom's source (battery % , etc), not part of AOSP
Requires: Unlock Bootloader + Custom Recovery (the usual)
Full wipes recommended , so backup , backup...
Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529141701856462352
I'll upload Rom later into XDA DevDB , always good to have a mirror...
Changelogs Rom 4
Asus VibeUI JB4.2.2:
Changelog v2.0 (August 02 2015)
New Build
Both Cameras working (front and rear)
Added Custom (stock) Asus camera is also working (AOSP/ASUS cameras included)
New Modified working MTK Engineer Menu ( settings> Mod)
Multi-User support (settings> Mod)
Improved Dolby Sound
Gapps included (updated and working)
Some VibeUi Lenovo apps updated (including new Launcher/ theme Manager)
Ported more Asus apps (widgets)
There's several other fixs, this build was being worked out for some time ...
Changelog v1.0 (August 31 2014)
Based on Lenovo's VibeUI, ported to our tablet and with extra features:
--> Lenovo's VibeUI, it's still AOSP Based
Dolby Surround Sound (Only tested on 16GB Model)
Multi language
Theme Manager
Advance Power Manager features
Beutifull Lenovo's apps
Other features
Also Merged The following Asus apps:
AsusCalendar
AsusStory
ASUSStudio
AsusTask
Other features:
Front Camera works (Only tested on 16GB model)
Up to date GAPPS included
Rooted
busybox
Patched hosts file
GPS config improved
Not working:
Main camera (rear) --> Depending in your hardware revision; Most users will have working rear camera
Flash Instructions / Requirements:
Unlocked Bootloader
CWM / Carliv recovery
Instalation:
- Full wipes
DEPRICATED ROMs
Changelogs Rom 1
Android 4.2.2 (JB) Based custom ROM (Stock Based):
Changelog Build v1.1 R2 (November 13 2013)
Camera buttons layout fix
Calendar sync fix
Old Builds ChangeLogs:
Changelog Build v1.1 (November 10 2013)
Added the following Android 4.4 kitkat Goodies:
Apps
Bootanimation
QuickOffice
And other necessary system files
Added both USB connection modes:USB Storage and MTP Mode(internal storage now available via MTP)
Removed CPU Governor switcher
Added Performance Control (in System Settings) with several CPU/System Mods
Added in-built Xposed framework and Gravity BOX (Several System Modifications and tweeks)
Added AsusAppLocker (Requested by several Users)
Added pictures and video tweeks
Cleaned and modified some System Interface Code
Fixed some init.d perms
Changelogs Rom 2
AOSP Android 4.2.2 (JB) ROM:
Changelog BETA v2.0 (February 08 2014)
Fixed alot of issues on the core system
Internal Storage is now readable/writable
Emulated Storage is now readable/writable
App Instalation is Fixed
Update BusyBox
Update SuperSU
Update GravityBox; Xposed Framework (Fully Working since this is AOSP)
And several other Fixs
NOT Working:
Cameras (front and rear)
Needs further work:
External Storage, will be available once you take your SDCard off, and insert again.BUT can cause random reboots.
BT, will give you FC when you turn on, but it works OK
You tell me
In addition to the ROM changelog:
External SDCard: as I said it can cause random reboots, also if you reboot the TAB it can cause bootloops,in this case just remove the SDCard and the TAB will boot just fine. Last case scenario, remove the SDCard and wipe dalvik
Benchmarks: Well its noticeable the increase in speed and less RAM usage on the AOSP Betas.
Some guys are asking me why the Antutu scores are so similar with the stock Asus/And my custom ROM?
Well you should check the ram usage/FPS between the ROMs And since the Aosp doesn't fully support the external SDCard, this will give about less 2k on Antutu scores (Storage IO / database IO)
So... If you really want to compare Antutu scores, remove your External SDCard from the stock Asus/ V1.1r2 Roms.
Changelogs Rom 3
Android 4.2.2 (JB) Based custom ROM:
Based on the new official Android 4.2.2 ROM
WW OTA (ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.04152_20140714)
From July 14 2014
Kernel 3.4.5
Stock Flashable ROM
Replace the new OTA kernel from the older one (November 28 release), since the last one is more stable
Rooted
Flash Instructions / Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader
CWM / Carliv recovery
Instalation:
- Full wipes
GPL Compliance:
Kernel 3.4.5
(My repo containing ASUS released Kernel Source, that are FAKE... )
All the ROMs, and Recoverys are using the Stock prebuilt Kernel
My Github Repo
Credits
SuperDragonPT laugh: )
Carliv (For the awesome Carliv Touch Recovery)
Koush (For the CWM Base)
Enriki (from the forum 4pda.ru),(For the "Service Firmware/Unlocked Bootloader")
shoxxy (for letting me know the Russian's work)
iBotPeaches, brut.all (for apktool)
amarullz (for AROMA Installer)
Chainfire (for SuperSU)
rovo89 (for the AWESOME Xposed Framework), Learn More Here
C3C076 (For the AWESOME Xposed GravityBox module), Learn More Here
h0rn3t and educk (for Performance Control), Learn More Here
ViPER520 and zhuhang (for ViPER4Android Audio Effects ), Learn More Here
XDA:DevDB Information
[RECOVERY] [ROMs] ASUS Memo Pad HD 7 (me173x) [MULTILANG], ROM for the Android General
Contributors
superdragonpt
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Created 2013-11-10
Last Updated 2016-09-28
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #1
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #1
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #1
- Special TAB Format:
Make Sure your Tablet is fully Charged
Make Sure the Drivers are installed (For Detailed Drivers instalation Instructions, please check this thread)
Copy my Custom ROM (Asus_ME173X_v x.xx.zip), to the EXTERNAL SD Card, BEFORE you start the next steps...
Now in the "Download Section" get the Stock Asus Rom-and-bootloader.zip[/URL]
Included in the .zip are :
-The USB VCOM drivers and the SP_Drivers_v1.5 (Last Ones are Opcional), the VCOM Drivers alone should be enought.
- The Flash Tool
-The Asus Stock Firmware ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716_20130918 (STOCK Rom; Locked Bootloader; Stock Recovery)
Open the Flash_tool.exe.
(1) Click on Scatter_Loading and choose the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc" from the "signed_bin" thats inside the Firmware Folder.
(2) At Flashtool Click Window and choose Write Memory
Next, Click Write Memory, Open Raw and choose the "sro-default-lock-sign.img" file from the "signed_bin" Folder.
Memory Settings must be "EMMC"
Before Flashing: Everytime when you Click on the button to Flash , the Memopad must be TURNED OFF and DISCONNECT from the PC.
After you Click on the write memory Button Connect the Pad to your PC.
The Flash Progress should beginn, when it succesfully Finished A Green Ring will shown.
Disconnect The Pad from PC
Click: Special Format #1 Settings just like in the Picture.
Click "OK" and Start the Flash Progress shown above !
After pressing "OK" connect your Tab to PC
Disconnect The Pad from PC
Next:
Click: Special Format #2 Settings just like in the Picture.
Click "OK" and Start the Flash Progress shown above !
After pressing "OK" connect your Tab to PC
Disconnect The Pad from PC
Your MemoPad is Sucessfully Formated Now lets Flash the Preloader :
Go to the Flashtool main Screen Click "Scatter_loading"
Now this Time choose the " MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc " from the root Folder.
(See next Pictures)
When you finnaly click on "Download" the following warning will appear, just press "YES"
After pressing "YES" connect your Tab to PC
Then, When The Green Ring appears Your MemoPad is Sucessfully Formated :fingers-crossed:
Disconnect The Pad from PC
(Tut from our Russian Friends and translated by our friend shoxxy)
Now You can jump to PART #2
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #2
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #2
Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the CWM Based Recovery: PART #2
Download From the "Download Section" the Unlock_Bootloader install_Recovery.zip
Turn OFF the TAB
Do NOT Connect your TAB at the PC at this Stage
On the "Flasher" folder open the "Flash_tool.exe"
Then select "scatter loading" , go to the "Unlock_Bootloader install_Recovery" folder, and select the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt"
Then press "Download"
This Message will pop-up, press "Yes"
Now Connect the TAB to PC (USB), DONT Turn it ON, keep the TAB OFF
You will hear an sound, and the flash will start
In the end, IF all is done correctly, you will see this Picture.
Congrats you now have your TAB with an CWM Based Recovery (the Carliv Touch Recovery), and the Bootloader is Unlocked
Now all you need is, is to flash my Custom Rom :laugh:
Navigation under recovery mode / Flashing the Rom:
Turn the TAB On, with the Power and Volume UP Keys (Keep The keys Pressed)
You will see the "Select Boot Mode" Menu (Check the picture)
Using the Volume UP Key, navigate to the "Recovery Mode", then Press the Volume Down Key to Select.
NOW, you will have acess to your Costum Recovery (The Recovery is Up side Down), this is NORMAL, and this happens on some new SoC's.
To Navigate on the Recovery you can use the Volume UP/Down Keys, OR You can use the Touch Buttons
Flashing The ROM:
Wipe Data / factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache
Install zip> Choose zip from sdcard
And just follow the on-screen instructions ...
System will reboot itself, when the instalation is completed
Don't worried, the first boot takes an little bit more time !
If you didnt copied the ROM to your SD Card:
Navigate on Recovery:
Mounts and storage>mount USB storage (now you can copy/paste the ROM to the SD card)
Or if you cant connect the phone to PC (Bad drivers, etc), use adb sideload:
This Recovery Supports the Aroma File Manager
Whats this? Check here
Download the Aroma File Manager
Then just copy the aroma .*zip into the "Clockworkmod" folder on the root of your SD Card
Download Aroma File Manager
MD5:19c8e9cb2e833cad74a09ad11af40445
DOWNLOADS
ROMS:
ROM VibeUI v1.0
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535008
ROM ME173X_v1.1_R2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535951
ROM ME173X_WW_user_4.2._20140714 (Modified Official ASUS OTA)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535953
CUSTOM RECOVERYS:
Carliv Touch Recovery (CWM) v2.1
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535012
Carliv Touch Recovery (CWM 6.0.4.4) v2.5
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535952
OTHERS:
Unlock_Bootloader+install_Recovery
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535013
Stock+Asus+Rom-and-bootloader
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535113
Asus_stock_camera
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535114
RETURNING to The Stock ASUS Rom, and Locked Bootloader
RETURNING to The Stock ASUS Rom, and Locked Bootloader Returning your Tablet Back to Stock
Download the "Stock Asus Rom-and-bootloader.zip" available in the "Download" Section.
It includes the Asus Vcom Drivers, Flash Tools and the Stock Firmware (Rom, Locked Bootloader, etc)
This will flash The STOCK ASUS Odex ROM/ Locked Bootloader / Stock Recovery
Your Tablet will be 100% Stock (This is good in case you need to return your Tablet/ Guarantee)
INFO:
Buid: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716_20130918
Android OS: JB 4.2.2
OTA Works (The Official ASUS Update) Recap Instructions:
Tablet MUST BE TURNED OFF, and with full battery
The VCOMM Drivers MUST be installed
Flashing:
Open the Flasher Folder:
Open the *.exe file "Flash_tool.exe"
Click on "Scatter-loading"
Open the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt" That's inside the "signed_bin" Folder
Press "Download"
-- Now connect the Tablet to PC, the flash will start.
If all works OK, you will see an green circle in the End.
--Disconnect your Tablet from the PC
Now Click again on "Scatter-loading"
Open the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt" BUT THIS TIME select the other scatter file from
the main firmware folder
You will see that this time ONLY the preloader is selected to be flashed...
Press "Download"
-- Now connect the Tablet to PC, the flash will start.
If all works OK, you will see an green circle in the End.
CONGRATS your Tablet is in STOCK Condition now !
Thank you very much, you add the last image rom too
awesome....
thank you verymuch
Wow. Any screenshots? I'm downloading the ROM now.
Thanks!
Awesome!!! I was a litter expecting 4.3 though. But the custom recovery is too good already.
Got this error, couldn't flash the custom recovery
Fixed that error, now I get this
BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SEC_CFG_IMAGE_CUST_NAME_MISMATCH (6074) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00.
Great work man. Only one question. How to lock bootloader again?
Sent from my GN
@superdragonpt thanks a lot man, finally we can backup our systems and install other roms. Great work.
tt2
ericmaxman said:
Got this error, couldn't flash the custom recovery
Fixed that error, now I get this
BROM ERROR : S_SECURITY_SEC_CFG_IMAGE_CUST_NAME_MISMATCH (6074) , MSP ERROE CODE : 0x00.
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EDITED:
New Instructions in the OP
Please check Posts # 2 and 3
superdragonpt said:
Strange, did you tried downloading The file again and test?
last case scenario, it was an bad upload,.
if someone else is getting the same error, please Report .
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Tried from 2 separate notebooks, same error..
Maybe you have to follow the first steps described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339895&page=30
Here the sro-default-lock-sign.img is preloaded
The preloader is included on The .zip
The flash tool wont load if The preloader isnt present.
i will look at it, on my launch break, dont worry.
but i still need to know if enyone else is getting this error
EDITED:
New Instructions in the OP
Please check Posts # 2 and 3
Is it possible to flash without loosing all user apps and data?
Do a TB backup first.
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kanefan67 said:
Is it possible to flash without loosing all user apps and data?
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First root with farmaroot (search in xda)
Than instal titanium backup and backup all user apps.
Than do all the things n the fiat poat of this thread.
And restore with titanium backup afterwards.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app
DISCLAIMER:
Code:
#include
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*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
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Hello Guys !
In this thread you will find my custom ROM And Recovery for the Wiko DarkMoon
Please be sure to read (and re-read) this carefully in order to avoid unnecessary questions.
Instructions and Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
For Instructions jump into post #2.
FAQ jump into post #3.
Wiko DarkMoon internal memory re-partition, jump into post #4.
How to Revert to the STOCK Rom / Recovery / Partition Layout, jump into post #4.
Recovery INFO
The salient features of Carliv Touch Recovery include:
Based on CWM 6.0.4.4
Full Touch Support
With features of Cannibal Open Touch
Aroma File Manager Support
Support for both Edify and Amend scripting allows flashing all ROMs
Touch screen button controls
Advanced Backup
Advanced Restore
Delete old backups
Persistent settings
User-defined backup locations
ADB Sideload
Update CTR v2.5 (30/07/2014)
Changelogs:
New Menu Layout
Tar + Gzip Backup Compression : ( "Backup/Restore" -> "Default Backup Format" )
Your Backups will be smaller now, just like on the old native CWM
Removed "wipe all" option from wipe menu ( if you need to wipe system, use "format system" from "mounts/storage")
Rearanged menu order in root menu to restore CWM order
There's now an "nvram backup/restore" menu in "carliv" section
The nvram partition will be backed up in clockworkmod/backup folder as nvram.img. This will help if you lose IMEI and other communication features. It will work only if you have the nvram partition of size 0x500000 (check your scatter) and if you have the nvram defined as /dev/nvram path in recovery.fstab. If the nvram partition is damaged (as in flashing an oversized recovery) this will not help you, and you need SPFlashTools to reflash with format your phone official firmware, and after that flash this recovery, boot in recovery and restore nvram.
some other small changes.
Changelogs
Android 4.2.2 (JB) Based custom ROM:
Changelog Build v1.0 (February 22 2014)
Based on official Android 4.2.2 ROM (WIKO DARKMOON Version 8)
Kernel 3.4.5
Custom Mods:
User customize-able installation based on AROMA installer
Pre-rooted with SuperSU (v1.93)
Debloated
Added BusyBox (v1.22.1 - Stericson)
Added Ad blocker (patched "host" file)
Ziplagned apks (better performance)
init.d support with performance scripts
Network, wifi, power saving, and several other tweeks
Updated APN's from CyanogenMOD repo
Added Performance Control (several CPU/System Mods)
Added in-built Xposed framework and Latest Gravity BOX module v2.9.7 (Several System Mods)
Acess To the Mediatek MTK Eng Mode
Added the following Android 4.4 KitKat Goodies:
Apps (Including Google Launcher - GEL, with Voice Search )
Bootanimation
QuickOffice
And other necessary system files
Kernel:
Insecure
Removed Mediatek debugger (mtk.aee.aed Daemon; etc)
USB Mass Storage as Default (instead of MTP)
GPL Compliance:Kernel 3.4.5
Github Kernel Repo
Downloads:Dev-Host
WIKO_DarkMoon_JB_4.2.2_Stable_v1.0.zip - 386.12 MB
Mod_extended_USRDATA_2.5GB.zip - 7.07 MB
MT65xx_USB_VCOM_drivers.zip - 403.65 KB
Wiko_Recovery_and_FlashTool.zip - 12.54 MB
Credits:
SuperDragonPT
Wiko
Carliv (Awesome CWM based Recovery)
iBotPeaches, brut.all (for apktool)
amarullz (for AROMA Installer)
Chainfire (for SuperSU)
rovo89 (for the AWESOME Xposed Framework), Learn More Here
C3C076 (For the AWESOME Xposed GravityBox module), Learn More Here
bgcngm(For Maintaining the Gbox JB Branch)
h0rn3t and educk (for Performance Control), Learn More Here
XDA:DevDB Information
[RECOVERY] [ROM] Wiko DarkMoon (MT6582) [MULTILANG] , ROM for the Android General
Contributors
superdragonpt
Source Code: https://github.com/dragonpt/Kernel_Wiko_DarkMoon_Custom
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2014-02-22
Created 2014-02-22
Last Updated 2015-02-14
How to flash custom recovery:
Make Sure your Phone is fully Charged
Make an Full Backup of your files (Photos/Contacts, etc)
Download The MT65xx_USB_VCOM_drivers.zip
Install The Mediatek VCOM Drivers (For Detailed Drivers instalation Instructions, please check this thread)
Download The Wiko Recovery and FlashTool
Extract the .zip and you'll see two folders "Recovery" and "SP_Flash_Tool"
Open "SP_Flash_Tool" > Flash_tool.exe > Scatter-Loading> And select the "MT6582_Android_scatter.txt" from the "Recovery" Folder
Turn OFF your Phone
Press "Download" (don't worry with the pop-up "Download-Warning" Message), press YES
Connect Your Phone to PC (Turned OFF) , The Flash Progress should beginn, when its succesfully Finished A Green Ring will shown.
Congrats The Recovery is installed
How to enter into recovery mode:
With the Phone completely turned off...
Press and hold VOL. UP + VOL DOWN + POWER keys and turn on the phone.
Keep holding the keys, wait until you see on Phone:
Code:
"Recovery Mode: Volume UP"
"Factory Mode: Volume Down"
Then Press on VOL. UP key, and Recovery will load.
Navigation under recovery mode:
As soon as the splash logo disappears, Carliv Touch Recovery menu will appear. Navigation is Full Touch.
You can also use VOLUME keys (navigate up with VOL. UP and navigate down with VOL. DOWN) and POWER key to apply the action.
Scroll Pages under Recovery: To Scroll page down you have to swipe right, and for scroll page up to swipe left. Also swipe left for Go Back.
Aroma File Manager:
This Recovery Supports the Aroma File Manager
Whats this? Check here
Download the Aroma File Manager
Then just copy the aroma .*zip into the "Clockworkmod" folder on the root of your SD Card
Flashing The ROM:
Copy The ROM to The External SDCard
On Recovery:
Wipe Menu> Wipe All Data - PreFlash (Select YES - Wipe All)
Wipe Dalvik Cache (Select YES - Wipe Dalvik Cache)
Install zip > Choose zip SDCard (Select the location of the ROM.zip)
And Follow The On-Screen AROMA Installer Instructions
In the End the Phone will Reboot Itself
The first Boot will take some minutes (it's normal)
F.A.Q
Q: How Can i acess The MTK Eng Mode?
A: GravityBox >Engineering Mode
Q: What Mods can i do on the Eng.Mode?
A: There are alot of things you can do, the two most common are:
Increasing volume Level:
MTK Menu> Hardware Testing> Audio> On the "headset mode" and "LoundSpeaker Mode" set max values to 145 (The max is 160, but i dont advise it, stay safe and use the 145 value)
Speed up the GPS reception :
(Before Going to the MTK Menu)
Open the app "FasterGPS", and give it root permissions
Choose your Continent, your region (at this point, your gps is properly configured with your country *.ntp values)
(Now on MTK Menu ...)
MTK Menu> Location> Location Based Service> On the "AGPS" tab, tick the "Enable A-GPS", and on the "EPO" tab, tick "Enable EPO" and "Auto Download" , this last option will download the EPO files it requires an data connection.
Start the app "GPS Status", in the first Satts Lock, you need to wait a little bit (it can take up to 15m, be sure you are in an Open Area).
When you get an good lock, on Satts, your DONE.
A: I dont see the Development Options, how can i acess it?
Q: Unlocking the Development Options:
Go to "Settings" > "About Phone"
Then tap 7 times on the "Build Number"
Q: Where are the Development Options?
A: Settings> Developer Options
Q: What is the Performance Control?
A: Its an Control Panel, where you can Change / managed the CPU Governors/ IO Shedulers / among several other things.
Q: The Launcher sometimes seems an bit laggy
A: Go to Settings> Developer Options> on "Window animation scale" set it to .5x, and on "Transition animation scale" set it to .5x
Q: I really like your work, how can i thank you?
A: You can press the "THANKS" button, and if you want, you can donate some beers to me
Wiko DarkMoon internal memory re-partition
Mod Extended Userdata v1 ( 2GB ) --> Removed / Use the v2
This Mod will extend userdata partition to 2GB (stock size is 1GB) and the rest of the space will remain for the internal sdcard
NOTE: Make an FULL backup of your Rom under Recovery, and don't forget to also backup your Internal SDCard since it will be full erased
Instructions:
Download the Mod extended USRDATA.zip
Shutdown your phone
Extract the .zip
Open SP_Flash_Tool dir > Flash_tool.exe
In scatter-loading load the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt from the Internal_2GB_Mod Dir
Press Download
After flashing is complete, boot into recovery mode and format /data (under Mounts and Storage Menu)
Optionally, if you want to restore previously saved userdata, go to backup / restore > and restore data (advanced restore feature)
Profit
Mod Extended Userdata v2 (2.5 GB)
This Mod will extend userdata partition to 2.5GB (stock size is 1GB) and the rest of the space will remain for the internal sdcard
NOTE: Make an FULL backup of your Rom under Recovery, and don't forget to also backup your Internal SDCard since it will be full erased
Instructions:
Download the Mod extended USRDATA_2.5GB.zip
Shutdown your phone
Extract the .zip
Open SP_Flash_Tool dir > Flash_tool.exe
In scatter-loading load the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt from the Internal_2.5GB_Mod Dir
Press Download
After flashing is complete, boot into recovery mode and format /data (under Mounts and Storage Menu)
Optionally, if you want to restore previously saved userdata, go to backup / restore > and restore data (advanced restore feature)
Profit
Reverting to the Stock ROM
This will revert back your phone to STOCK (including the stock recovery), in case you need to send your phone to the Service Center
Instructions:
Go to Wiko's website and download the latest Rom Version:
http://fr.wikomobile.com/maj.php?telephone=131
Follow the instructions given ...
Older instructions:
Download the DARKMOON_JB4.2.2._Stock Rom-wiko_rev8.zip
Use the SPFlashTool that i provided with the CWM Recovery .zip
Make sure phone is fully charged
Shutdown your phone
Extract the .zip
Open SP_Flash_Tool dir > Flash_tool.exe
In scatter-loading load the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt
Press Download
After flashing is complete,you'll see an green circle
Profit
Thanks. Can you add some screenshots?
h3lder said:
Thanks. Can you add some screenshots?
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Was Uploading, check under the ScreenShots TAB
Regards
I doubt:
on step "How to flash custom recovery" - before you can do this you need to have already rooted the device?
can you please add how to root the device? it will be nice to complete better all the info.. but is already great!
congrats and thanks you! as soon as i by my wiko darkmoon i will definitely try it!
sapoide said:
I doubt:
on step "How to flash custom recovery" - before you can do this you need to have already rooted the device?
can you please add how to root the device? it will be nice to complete better all the info.. but is already great!
congrats and thanks you! as soon as i by my wiko darkmoon i will definitely try it!
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Hi
You can root with framaroot, but i dont think thats necessary.
Just flash The recovery, then The ROM.
Regards
superdragonpt said:
Hi
You can root with framaroot, but i dont think thats necessary.
Just flash The recovery, then The ROM.
Regards
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Ok understood, thanks
Do this rom will work with my Xolo Q700S?
Sent from my Q700S using xda app-developers app
superdragonpt:
Where can you please downloaded the source code for kernel mt6582? Can you give me a link please?
Or: Your sources kernel what you gave to download are original (unchanged)?
Edit:
OK. I found where you can download the source. Sorry for the spam.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650513
Hi
You guys are all crazy with the MTK leaked sources, but do you even have an clue what those sources are?
You cant just compile an source that's customize for other phone , thinking it will work on yours.
There's a lot of work to be done, and you need an huge amount of luck to have your phone drivers available in that source.
This said, I will appreciate that people avoid off-topic and other phones talk in this thread.
This ROM and recovery will only work on wiko darkmoon and Micromax a200 (clone).
If your using this ROM as a base for another MT6582 phone, please be an gentlemen and give proper credits.
Regards
Added Internal USRDATA Mod to the OP
Check post #4
Enjoy
superdragonpt said:
Added Internal USRDATA Mod to the OP
Check post #4
Enjoy
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Great work, thanks.
Do you know by any chance if there is any option to add languages to this rom? Wiko doesn't include many languages. I can use locale2 from google play, but that only translates some of the functions.
skydancer79 said:
Great work, thanks.
Do you know by any chance if there is any option to add languages to this rom? Wiko doesn't include many languages. I can use locale2 from google play, but that only translates some of the functions.
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The ROM is multi language.
What language where you looking for?
Regards
superdragonpt said:
The ROM is multi language.
What language where you looking for?
Regards
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Slovenian...most android phones have it. Moto G had the same "problem"
skydancer79 said:
Slovenian...most android phones have it. Moto G had the same "problem"
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Hi
Yes i know, when i made a MIUI rom for my old ZTE v970, i had an hard time trying to find the proper strings for your language.
Even on stock roms from big brands, its very rare to find support for that language.
Im trying to merge and revise some strings from various sources, maybe in an future version.
Regards
superdragonpt said:
Hi
Yes i know, when i made a MIUI rom for my old ZTE v970, i had an hard time trying to find the proper strings for your language.
Even on stock roms from big brands, its very rare to find support for that language.
Im trying to merge and revise some strings from various sources, maybe in an future version.
Regards
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Great, that would be awsome.
As for rarity of my language, I find it quite well supported. Google Nexus has it, all Samsungs have it, so does HTC, Sony... I know Prestigio and Gsmart have it. CM also. It's not a big deal, but nevertheless - I wouldn't mind having it
Great ROM btw, very customizable.
skydancer79 said:
Great, that would be awsome.
As for rarity of my language, I find it quite well supported. Google Nexus has it, all Samsungs have it, so does HTC, Sony... I know Prestigio and Gsmart have it. CM also. It's not a big deal, but nevertheless - I wouldn't mind having it
Great ROM btw, very customizable.
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Hi
Well good news and bad news
The good:
I managed to Build an UNOFFICIAL Lewa Rom for our device, currently fixing the lastest issues and adding multi-language support.
So since im currently working on this language strings, might as well use that work for this rom also.
Preview pics:
http://i.imgur.com/VAGpQI3.png
Http://imgur.com/1IADxZx
Http://imgur.com/1C56EO6
The bad:
From what i gather until now, only about 100 slovenian strings are compatible (this is less than 5% of overall translation files), will keep looking
Regards
superdragonpt said:
Hi
Well good news and bad news
The good:
I managed to Build an UNOFFICIAL Lewa Rom for our device, currently fixing the lastest issues and adding multi-language support.
So since im currently working on this language strings, might as well use that work for this rom also.
Preview pics:
http://i.imgur.com/VAGpQI3.png
Http://imgur.com/1IADxZx
Http://imgur.com/1C56EO6
The bad:
From what i gather until now, only about 100 slovenian strings are compatible (this is less than 5% of overall translation files), will keep looking
Regards
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So is this ROM fully functional? I mean no bugs? For English language.. I could test it on my Turbo mini
I created this thread since there are no dedicated forums/threads for this specific model.
All these files are tested and works perfectly.
POST 1 = All the Necessary Files
POST 2= Guide and Tutorial
POST 3= Custom ROMs list & download.
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FLASH TOOLS:
-MobileUncle MTK Tools v2.9.9: See Attachment
-SP Flash Tool v5.1516: http://www.mediafire.com/download/0ch3gbea3loais3/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1516.zip
SPFT FIRMWARES:
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.005.00_EMEA_BGCs.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCFQe
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.008.00_EMEA_CUS1.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCGDJ
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCG6u
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1s.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCGDN
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.008.00_EMEA_CUS1.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCGU5
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.008.00_EMEA_GEN2.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCGU7
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.006.00_EMEA_GEN3.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCG6A
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.007.00_EMEA_GEN3.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCGUb
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.003.00_EMEA_MTSs.zip : http://bit.ly/1BhCGUg
CUSTOM RECOVERY:
-Carliv Touch Recovery 3: http://acer.shreps.fr/dl.php?v=Carl...Ub3VjaC1yZWNvdmVyeS0zX1o1MDAtU2hyZXBzLmltZw,,
-ClockWork Mod Recovery 6.0.5: http://acer.shreps.fr/dl.php?v=CWM_...vWjUwMC9DV01fNi4wLjUuMC1aNTAwX1NocmVwcy5pbWc,
-ClockWork Mod Recovery 5.5 (Auto GEN): http://acer.shreps.fr/dls/storage/Z500/Z500_141010__recovery_141226-155907.img
ROOT TOOLS:
-KingoRoot for Windows (.exe)
-KingoRoot for Android (.apk)
See attachments
CUSTOM ROMS:
See third Post!
note: You don't need a Facebook account to view or download these Custom ROMs.
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Special thanks and credits to:
@Shreps for providing the acer firmware/recovery files and his dedicated Acer Thread.
MaximumROM for providing the ported Custom ROMs.
@AndroidXDA for the latest SP Flash Tool.
Getting Started
USE AT OWN RISK! I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR BRICKS THAT MIGHT OCCUR UPON FLASHING. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!!.
Before doing any flashing with your Acer Liquid Z500 you'll need to Root your device and flash a custom recovery. This is mandatory for flashing Custom Roms and making Backups.
Rooting may void your warranty, though this is localized and may not apply for your area/country. Here, in The Netherlands, rooting your android phone has been approved legal by the government, thus keeping your warranty if you need to return your device to the manufacturer.
This does NOT apply for flashing Custom Recovery's, therefore you need to flash back to the stock recovery.
Rooting:
First we want to Root our phone. We need KingoRoot for that. You can find it in my attachment in the post above. I haven't used the Android version, so i´ll only guide you through the windows version of KingoRoot.
People without a PC can try the provided KingoRoot_Android.zip, but i cannot guarantee it will work as i haven't tested it myself.
01) Go to your device settings and select 'Device Info'. Scroll down and tap the 'Build Number' 5x until you've unlocked 'Developer Options' displayed in a toast.
02) Go to 'Settings/Developer Options' and check 'USB Debugging Enabled' you are now ready to receive additional usb drivers and adb has full access to change files.
03) Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable and wait until it's finished installing drivers.
03) Download and install KingoRoot for windows .
04) Run KingoRoot, the program itself is pretty self explanatory. Just click 'ROOT' and wait until the program has finished flashing. It will reboot your device automaticly on success and superuser app called 'KingUser' will be installed with it. If you don't like it you can try SuperUser or SuperSU from the playstore. (Make sure you've granted them SU_Access with KingUser before you remove KingUser)
05) You are now ready to flash a Custom Recovery.
Custom Recovery:
Now we need a Custom Recovery. We can use SP FlashTool to do that or we can use MobileUncle MTK Tools. I'm going with the latter because it's more user friendly instead of going through SPFT & Scatter Files. I haven't tried 'Flashify' or 'Rashr Flash Tool' for flashing Recovery's on MTK devices.
01) Download CTR or CWM Custom Recovery's from the above post. Make sure they are located at the root of your SDCard. Move/Paste them from /Download folder if necessary.
02) Download MobileUncle from my attachment or download it from the Google PlayStore.
03) Grand SU_Access to MobileUncle and select 'Flash Firmware'.
04) Your downloaded Custom Recovery's will be shown (if moved propertly to root of SD) select it and click 'Flash'.
05) Reboot into your new Custom Recovery automaticly --when prompted to do so--, or do it manually by turning phone off/on with 'Vol+ (Up) & Power' and select 'Recovery' in acer menu (apply/select with Vol- (Down))
06) Now make a nand/stock backup of your current (Stock) ROM.
07) When leaving Custom Recovery for the 1st time, it might ask you 'Rebooting device might change Recovery to Stock, want to fix it?' reply with Yes.
Flashing Custom ROMs:
Flashing a custom rom is easy. And if you perform everything right, you won't have to worry that you'll brick your device. I've tested most of the ROMs by myself, i can assure you that it's a save deal, just follow the instructions carefully.
01) Download a Custom ROM of your preference (See Post #3) Click the HIDE button to see additional Info and Instructions (which are taken directly from their FB page).
02) Reboot into Recovery and make a backup of your current rom.
03) Do a full cache/data/system wipe and wipe dalvik.
04) Select 'Install zip from sdcard' and select your downloaded rom.
05) Wait until it's finished flashing.
06) Reboot your device and enjoy!
Unbrick / Flashing Stock Firmware:
I haven't had the pleasure yet to unbrick any MTK device (a good thing, right!?), so i'm a little scarse to give any info onto how to perform such tasks with SPFT as someone who has experienced it by hand.
Neither have i re-flashed to Stock Firmware, because on all the MTK devices i've used, any Custom ROM for those devices worked flawlessly.
Check out the Acer thread by @Shreps for detailed instructions on how to restore and unbrick your acer phone. This method works for various Acer models.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-firmwares-roms-cwm-root-acer-mtk-t2945933
The following ROMs are all based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and some are heavily customized to look like Lollipop
The following Custom ROMs have been tested with the 'SINGLE SIM' variant of the Acer Liquid Z500. I don't think it'll work with the 'Dual Sim' versions of this handset.
PopKat v2.0
Popkatv2 for ACER Liquid Z500 (MT6582)
by jheffong
CREDITS TO Sir Neil Edward D. Diaz for developing this ROM.
Please READ the whole document!!!
Common features:
Deodexed
Zipaligned
Tweaked
Aside from being heavily-skinned with material design, this includes the following:
*Lollipop Launcher, Icons, Apps
*Lollipop Toggles in Notification Panel
*Floating Button in Modded MMS
*Simple Battery Styles
*Fluid animations for eye-candy
*Dolby Digital Plus (Super Loud Audio) for extreme music experience!
*No storage bug for single EBR firmwares
*No keyboard force close in land scape mode
*Can receive/send apk via bluetooth
*Efficient RAM management
*Already rooted with Kingroot
*Root explorer working woithout bugs
*Lollipop easter eggs
*AND MUCH MORE!
CHANGELOGS:
WIFI TETHERING > FIXED!
USB TETHERTING > FIXED!
GOOGLE PLAYSTORE ISSUE > FIXED!
OFF CHARGING ANIMATION > FIXED!
PHOTO EDITING on GALLERY > FIXED!
Download Rom
HOW TO INSTALL:
1. Reboot to CarlivTouchRecovery/CTR. (Not tested on other custom recovery)
2. Make sure you have a backup
3. Perform a full wipe.
4. Flash the Rom. (PopKatv2_Z500.zip)
5. Wait to boot up, it takes time, relax.
6. Reboot, ENJOY!!!
7. Go to CTR, flash the patch, reboot!
NOTES: Pay attention to this!!!
1. Go to Settings/Xposed/Modules >> check all the modules. Go to Framework tap "Install/Update" it will reboot.
Patch MMS/Settings/Bluetooth
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PussyFap v2.5
PUSSYFAP ROM for ACER LIQUID Z500 (MT6582)
by jheffong
CREDITS to Don Delfin Espino, DEVELOPER OF THIS PUSSYFAP ROM.
***** Fap is an Android 5.0 Lollipop Inspired Rom. With a little bit of Twist... *****
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Features:
Material Themed
Lollipop Inspired Platlogo
Built-in Features on Advance Tab
Dolby Digital Plus
Themed Recent Apps
Custom Action Bar
Hybrid Signal Bars
3minit Battery Styles
Smooth Lollipop Animations
Tinted Statusbar
Google Boot Logo
Android L Bootanimations
UPDATE: PussyFap v2.5
Fixed Font Style
Fixed Keyboard Force Closes
Fixed Dialer dialpad digits size
Fixed Wrong tint in Gallery app
Fixed SystemUI Force closes when adding
Navigation Bar
Fixed FB videos when palying on stock browser
Making Battery Styles Non apk to save
more ram
UC browser app also added
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
Notes:
1. 1). Flash Rom, 2). Flash Update.zip, 3) Flash Dolby.zip & 4). Flash Root.zip - Reboot.
2. After flashing ROM it may say "SYSTEMUI has stopped"
3. Please uninstall Clean Master APP.
Download Rom
[UPDATE]PussyFapV2.5.zip
DolbyForPussyFap.zip
KingUser.zip
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VionicL v1.5
VIONIC L for ACER Liquid Z500 (MT6582)
by jheffong
CREDITS TO:
ROM DEVELOPER: Vibhor Chaudhary, FULL CREDITS TO HIM!!!
FEATURES:
*Themed like dark pure material
*Added working brightness slider
*Themed contacts, music player, mms and dialer, Stock file manager as well
*Animated check boxes and radio buttons
*Android L lockring added
*Bold clock in status bar and status bar expanded
*Changed the color of status bar
*Android L keyboard*Transparent recent apps background
*Android L bootanimation
*Rom is not rooted, you gotta flash root.zip
*Added battery and setings in status bar expanded.. see screenshots
*Changed most of the app icons to match with lolipop icons
*Battery and Performance Tweaks added
*Fully deodexed /app, /priv-app, /framework
*Dolby Digital player added
*Click on battery icon in status bar expanded will take you to battery too
*Tool box, listview animations, xposed integration. dolby digital player, Smart Gestures, Engineering mode is a part of settings now
*Ad free hosts
*Android L ester egg with lland game..
*Android l call
*Remaining figure out yourself
HOW TO INSTALL:
1. Reboot to CarlivTouchRecovery/CTR. (Not tested on other custom recovery)
2. Make sure you have a backup
3. Perform a full wipe.
4. Flash the Rom. (VionicL.zip)
5. Flash the ROOT.zip
6. Wait to boot up, it takes time, relax.
7.Reboot into recovery mode again. (CarlicTouchRecovery)
8.Flash the "VionicL_Update.zip"
9.Reboot, ENJOY!!!
Download Rom
Update v1.5
Root
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XPERIA Z2
XPERIA Z2 for ACER Liquid Z500 (MT6582)
by jheffong
HIGHLIGHTS:
Xperia Z2 UI and Features
Xperia Z2 X-Reality Engine
Xperia Sound Enhancement/Clear-audio+
Working Walkman Visualizer
Sony Social Camera and Media Apps
Themed Dialer, Contacts, MMS by kishorerprem
Customizable Battery Icon
Moded Lockscreen added by me
Navigation Bar Settings added by me
Material Wallpaper added by me
Listview Animation added by me (removed by default to lessen battery consumption)
Multi-Window Sidebar
Visible brightness slider in notification panel
Xpose Installer integrated to Settings
AROMA INSTALLER
Gapps Included Pre-Rooted and a lot more..
Note: Back-up your Previews ROM and your Google Account before flashing in case you encountered google signing-in problem just restore your account and you are good to go
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Reboot to CarlivTouchRecovery/CTR. (Not tested on other custom recovery)
2. Make sure you have a backup
3. Perform a full wipe.
4. Choose zip from SD card locate ROM zip package
5. Install & wait for Maximum ROM Installer prompted
6. Follow all given instructions and options
7. After the ROM flashed completed click finish, reboot your device.
8. Wait to boot up, it takes time, relax.
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9. Go to CTR again, flash the "UPDATE_(1) Z2_updated.zip" , REBOOT.
10. You'll see " Android is upgrading..." just WAIT.
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11. Go to CTR again, flash the "UPDATE_(2) Z2_update_bravo.zip" , REBOOT.
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12. Go to CTR again, flash the "UPDATE_(3) SocialCamera&MediaApps.zip" , REBOOT.
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13. Go to CTR again, flash the "UPDATE_(4) XperiaHomeWithNavBar.zip" , REBOOT.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
FIRST THING TO DO's:
1. Go to settings > personalization > Lockscreen Settings (make some changes of your own)
2. Go to Settings > Blur Settings > Scroll and find Translucent Background and check the following: Header, Quick Settings, Notifications.
3. Go to Settings > Xposed framework > Xposed Installer > Modules> check all modules provided then install xpose framework.
Pay attention to this - After start-up guide you will ask to choose Home App
Choose Xperia Home and select "Always"(do not choose lockscreen)
BUG: OFF CHARGING ANIMATION, not a big deal anyway.
Download all files
Download Rom
Update1
Update2
Update3
Update4
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Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5 for ACER Liquid Z500 (MT6582)
by jheffong
HIGHLIGHTS
Samsung S5 UI
Samsung S5 Messaging
Samsung S5 Settings
Samsung S5 Dialer
Samsung S5 everything
DUAL SIM
4G (KUNO)
ROOTED
ODEXED
How to install: MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED!!!
1. Reboot to CarlivTouchRecovery/CTR. (Not tested on other custom recovery)
2. Make sure you have a backup
3. Perform a full wipe.
4. Flash the Rom.
5. ENJOY!!!
Download Rom
PHONE STORAGE IS NOW DETECTED!!!
NO MORE POP UP "*android.process.media has stopped" after using USB STORAGE.
Instructions:
1. Download the BUGFIXv1.zip(boot.img). EXTRACT! Drag and replace the boot.img inside the ROM.
FLASH THE ROM.
2.Download the BUGFIXv1.zip(boot.img). EXTRACT! If you have BACKUP just replace the boot.img inside of it. RESTORE.
Patch
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If anyone know more Custom ROMs that are compatible with the Acer Liquid Z500 please post them or PM me with the info so i can add them to this section.
I'm sorry for not including any screenshots because the original source has not provided them on their Facebook page for this specific model (Only for the CherryMobile Flare3).
Source: MaximumROM
Screens of the VionicL v1.5 ROM that i'm using as a daily driver.
Nice to see this
Good job
Shreps said:
Nice to see this
Good job
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Yeah it's too bad there are no dedicated forums for Acer specific models. Even less popular devices have their own section.
There is not much Info on the Liquid Z500 regarding Custom Roms so i added all the roms i could find (from one source only though ) since XDA, HTCMania, MoDaCo, NeedRom, or any other site, do not feature them (google searches lack information).
So i took what i could find and cramped them into one Thread
Hello mate, thank you for this thread it looks awesome! I wanted to ask you where did you get SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.003.00_EMEA_MTSs.zip firmware? My device came with it and when i was searching for it i couldn't find it! I was thinking maybe it's carrier branded firmware because MTS is the abbreviation of my carriers name... If i was mistaken do you by any chance know what does MTS part of it mean? Thanks in advance!
Ajax1337 said:
Hello mate, thank you for this thread it looks awesome! I wanted to ask you where did you get SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.003.00_EMEA_MTSs.zip firmware? My device came with it and when i was searching for it i couldn't find it! I was thinking maybe it's carrier branded firmware because MTS is the abbreviation of my carriers name... If i was mistaken do you by any chance know what does MTS part of it mean? Thanks in advance!
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As far as I was able to find it's because it's MTS branded...
Ajax1337 said:
Hello mate, thank you for this thread it looks awesome! I wanted to ask you where did you get SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.003.00_EMEA_MTSs.zip firmware? My device came with it and when i was searching for it i couldn't find it! I was thinking maybe it's carrier branded firmware because MTS is the abbreviation of my carriers name... If i was mistaken do you by any chance know what does MTS part of it mean? Thanks in advance!
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I did not find those files myself, but I took them from @Shreps main thread. But my hunch is that they are provided by acers official website.
About MTS, I don't know..
Sent from my ACER LIQUID Z500 using XDA Free mobile app
Just a little question. All of these ROMs are bug-less? Can you post some screens of the Galaxy S5 ROM please?
Thank you in advance
rogermachadostb said:
Just a little question. All of these ROMs are bug-less? Can you post some screens of the Galaxy S5 ROM please?
Thank you in advance
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LOL... bug-less... Less bugs you mean? Bug-less in the world of automation and mobile devices does not exist...
You know what I meant. I'm not stupid and I understand that. I'm not asking for the perfect OS, I'm just asking if they are good for a daily use.
Please help,
i Have tied to get a custum rom on my Acer Z500...but now there is no life in it anymore...Only bleu light and when i connect the usb then it reconise the phone.
I Downloaded the rom, drivers, scatter for z500 and tried many times with SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1516 to try bring back life.
No succes and every time i get : Brom error; S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054)
I used the scatter from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-firmwares-roms-cwm-root-acer-mtk-t2945933
It will be great someone can help me... Its my wife phone and this is nog good for my relation.
cejean said:
Please help,
i Have tied to get a custum rom on my Acer Z500...but now there is no life in it anymore...Only bleu light and when i connect the usb then it reconise the phone.
I Downloaded the rom, drivers, scatter for z500 and tried many times with SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1516 to try bring back life.
No succes and every time i get : Brom error; S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054)
I used the scatter from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-firmwares-roms-cwm-root-acer-mtk-t2945933
It will be great someone can help me... Its my wife phone and this is nog good for my relation.
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Have you followed my steps? because if you did you wouldn't need to mess with scatter files and the flashing is pretty easy compared to some other brands.
I have no discrete awnser, so if anybody else could shine some light on this issue, thanks!!
@nikagl mischien??
cejean said:
Please help,
i Have tied to get a custum rom on my Acer Z500...but now there is no life in it anymore...Only bleu light and when i connect the usb then it reconise the phone.
I Downloaded the rom, drivers, scatter for z500 and tried many times with SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1516 to try bring back life.
No succes and every time i get : Brom error; S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054)
I used the scatter from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-firmwares-roms-cwm-root-acer-mtk-t2945933
It will be great someone can help me... Its my wife phone and this is nog good for my relation.
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Dual or Single SIM device? What full SPFT roms did you try to install?
To recover a device you should follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56877584&postcount=2
And use these SPFT Firmwares (depending on single or dual SIM):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61359937&postcount=4
Z500 Firmware - Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1.zip (Dual SIM)
Z500 Firmware - Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1s.7z (Single SIM)
Good luck!
Regards,
Nika.
JMailuhu said:
Have you followed my steps? because if you did you wouldn't need to mess with scatter files and the flashing is pretty easy compared to some other brands.
I have no discrete awnser, so if anybody else could shine some light on this issue, thanks!!
@nikagl mischien??
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JMailuhu Thank you 1000 times!!
Life is back again on my Acer 500z.
Nice that you and Nika would help me to work it out/
Keep on youre good work please. :good:
Is there a Way to download the ROMs except MEGA? It always fails. Everything can be downloaded properly, just the ROM-Download interrupts always.
EDIT: And I will not buy anything there or pay for something...
Mario472 said:
Is there a Way to download the ROMs except MEGA? It always fails. Everything can be downloaded properly, just the ROM-Download interrupts always.
EDIT: And I will not buy anything there or pay for something...
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I would prefer to know which you want so I can download them and provide them on another mirror.
The stock recovery (not SPFT as mentioned in first post!) are also mirrored here:
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.003.00_EMEA_MTSs.zip http://cutt.us/WRpMM
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.005.00_EMEA_BGCs.zip http://cutt.us/Vf7r
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.006.00_EMEA_GEN3.zip http://cutt.us/aeFAL
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.007.00_EMEA_GEN3.zip http://cutt.us/0vbM
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.008.00_EMEA_CUS1.zip http://cutt.us/wdw3
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.008.00_EMEA_GEN2.zip http://cutt.us/Up0NC
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1.zip http://cutt.us/Fok9
SDs_Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1s.zip http://cutt.us/3QUa
Regards,
Nika
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And here's some of the custom ROMs:
POPKATv2PATCH.zip http://bit.ly/1TNVYUm
PopKatv2_z500.zip http://bit.ly/1TQ4mrK
PussyFapROM.zip http://bit.ly/1HStySr
ROOT.zip http://bit.ly/1NBviEC
S5ROM_ACERLz500.zip http://bit.ly/1JcStkx
UPDATE_(1) Z2_updated.zip http://bit.ly/1My6XCE
UPDATE_(2) Z2_update_bravo.zip http://bit.ly/1Ks6Hiv
UPDATE_(3) SocialCamera&MediaApps.zip http://bit.ly/1JdrxWm
UPDATE_(4) XperiaHomeWithNavBar.zip http://bit.ly/1My71Cp
VionicL+V1.5+update.zip http://bit.ly/1IZd7p2
[ROM] XPERIA Z2.zip http://bit.ly/1TNWj9I
Please sort yourself, add them as mirrors and let me know if I missed something and/or should mirror something else.
Regards,
Nika.
Thank you very much, I think it'll be the Samsung-Thing and hopefully it works with the Z500 Plus too. Acer even won't provide a Lollipop-ROM...
Anyway, I'm not using the 2nd SIM.
EDIT:The VionicL-Link seems to be broken.
Sent from my Z500 using XDA Free mobile app
hi, I was wondering if Xposed Framework can be used in Acer Z500? I really want to modify the notification bar, but the Cutom Rom in the first page says that it's probably impossible for Dual SIM version, so I want to modify it with Xposed.
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Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
*/
Introduction
MultiROM is one-of-a-kind multi-boot mod for Galaxy S3 4G. It can boot any Android ROM . Besides booting from device's internal memory, MultiROM could boot from external SD card(untested). The main part of MultiROM is a boot manager, which appears every time your device starts and lets you choose ROM to boot. ROMs are installed and managed via modified TWRP recovery. You can use standard ZIP files to install secondary Android ROMs and MultiROM even has its own installer system.
Features:
* Multiboot any number of Android ROMs (as many as your internal memory can hold)
* Restore nandroid backup as secondary ROM (damn useful feature)
* Boot from Internal memory and MicroSD Card
Warning!
This whole thing is basically one giant hack - none of these systems are made with multibooting in mind. It is no longer messing with data partition or boot sector, but it is possible that something goes wrong (even if never happened until now) and you will have to flash stock firmware with Odin. Make backups. I personally can't stress enough for you people to make nandroids becuase you never know.
Installation
Via MultiROM Manager app
This is the easiest way to install everything MultiROM needs. Install the app Install my modified app and select MultiROM and recovery on the Install/Update card the app is still in alpha, so don't select install, use manual install below. If the Status card says Kernel: doesn't have kexec-hardboot patch! in red letters, you have to install also patched kernel - either select one on the Install/Update card or get some 3rd-party kernel here on XDA. You are choosing kernel for your primary ROM, not any of your (future) secondary ROMs, so select the version accordingly.
Press "Install" on the Install/Update card to start the installation.
Manual installation
Firstly, there are videos on youtube. If you want, just search for "MultiROM installation" on youtube and watch those, big thanks to all who made them. There is also an awesome article on Linux Journal.
Note 1: Your device must not be encrypted (hint: if you don't know what it is, then it is not encrypted).
MultiROM has 3 parts you need to install:
MultiROM itself - download the ZIP file and flash it in recovery.
Modified recovery - download the ZIP file and flash it in recovery or Mobile Odin app to flash the recovery.img contained inside ZIP.
Patched kernel (Only TWO: AGNi PureCM or AGNi PureSTOCK) - Download the ZIP file and flash it in recovery (seems like kexec-hardboot isn't activated by psndna88, so menu won't show up on boot)
*Downloads in Post #2*
If your MAIN ROM is TouchWiz or TouchWiz based, please use AGNi PureSTOCK kexec-hardboot status unknown, someone with stock rom please install app and tell me if kexec-hardboot is enabled.
If your MAIN ROM is not TouchWiz, but CM or AOSP (basically custom rom except MIUI) use AGNi PureCM no kexec-hardboot, tested.
You current rom will not be erased by the installation.
Adding ROMs
Go to recovery, select Advanced -> MultiROM -> Add ROM. Select the ROM's zip file and confirm.
Using MicroSD Card (UNTESTED)
During installation, recovery lets you select install location. You just select the location (extX, NTFS and FAT32 partitions are supported) and proceed with the installation.
If you wanna use other than default FAT32 partition, just format it in PC. If you don't know how/don't know where to find out how, you probably should not try installing MultiROM.
If you are installing to NTFS or FAT32 partition, recovery asks you to set image size for all the partitions - this cannot be easilly changed afterward, so choose carefully. FAT32 is limited to maximum of 4095MB per image - it is limitation of the filesystem, I can do nothing about that.
Installation to MicroSD Card takes a bit more, because the external memory is (usually) slower and it needs to create the images. Also boot process is longer, highly depends on card's class. You can find ROMs installed on SD card in the "External" tab in boot menu.
Updating/changing ROMs
1. Primary ROM (Internal)
Flash ROM's ZIP file as usual, do factory reset if needed (it won't erase secondary ROMs)
Go to Advanced -> MultiROM in recovery and do Inject curr. boot sector.
2. Secondary Android ROMs
If you want to change the ROM, delete it and add new one. To update ROM, follow these steps:
Go to Advanced -> MultiROM -> List ROMs and select the ROM you want to update.
Select "Flash ZIP" and flash ROM's ZIP file.
Explanation of recovery menus
Main menu
Add ROM - Add ROM to boot manager
List ROMs - List installed ROMs and manage them
Inject curr. boot sector - Use this option if MultiROM does not show up on boot, for example after kernel installation.
Settings - Well, settings
Manage ROM
Rename, delete - I believe these are obvious
Flash ZIP (only Android ROMs) - Flash ZIP to the ROM, for example GApps
Add/replace boot.img - Replaces boot.img used by the ROM, this is more like developer option.
Screenshots
Application
Recovery (Sorry for pictures...)
Bonus pic(zoom to see the RGBG-Matrix (PenTile))
My Homescreen and Lockscreen (for those interested)
Big thanks to Tasssadar for this awesome utility.
XDA:DevDB Information
MultiROM, multiboot tool for Samsung Galaxy S3 4G (i9305), Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S III I9300
Contributors
Alexander_the_B0ss
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: v32
Beta Release Date: 2015-08-30
Created 2015-08-29
Last Updated 2015-09-02
Reserved
DOWNLOADS
MultiROM itself: HERE (Check NOTE 2 below for testing zip)
Uninstaller: HERE
Recovery: HERE
Note 1: For recovery use 720x1280 multirom theme from here.
Note 2:
MultiROM Installer with MultiROMManager app and TWRP theme installation testing zip here. Basically what this zip does is, after MultiROM is installed, it copies to system/app my own version of MultiROM Manger to support i9305, then copies to the internal sdcard the theme for TWRP and sets the correct attributes.
What is that? I dont understand
a possibility to install more than just one operating system
Quick update for you guys:
Recovery works, but the theme is kinda weird, so use the theme provided for 'perfect' recovery
MultiROM menu won't show on boot, sent PM to Tassadar for help request. Meanwhile, i am trying to modify MultiROM Manager app to support i9305 to possibly have a workaround for the menu not showing up.
Stay tuned for more development and an OP update after everything is working. CYA
Another quick update for the ones interested in the project. I have succesfully compiled MultiROM Manger app that detects our device (after twenty attempts, then gave up and updated Android Studio to the latest version and redownloaded Android SDK and NDK. First attempt after reinstall worked).The APK fresh from the oven is here. This represents a milestone in MultiROM development because with the app now detecting the device one can avoid the boot menu not showing bug. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE
The bug i talked about is related to kernel, because the app doesn't detect kexec-hardboot.
Stay tuned for updated OP soon™.
Error in flashing. 'E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/Roms/MultiRom/multirom-20150829-v32-UNOFFICIAL-i9305.zip'
Tried both with unmodified TWRP and MultiRom TWRP
Edit: MultiROM Manager_1.183-debug_183.apk also says "device not supported (trelte)". Tested with Eclipse rom
fs71gh said:
Error in flashing. 'E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/Roms/MultiRom/multirom-20150829-v32-UNOFFICIAL-i9305.zip'
Tried both with unmodified TWRP and MultiRom TWRP
Edit: MultiROM Manager_1.183-debug_183.apk also says "device not supported (trelte)". Tested with Eclipse rom
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Are you really trying to install this on Note 4? Damn. It is only for i9305, aka m3xx aka m3 aka S3 4G. So WRONG FORUM
Alexander_the_B0ss said:
Are you really trying to install this on Note 4? Damn. It is only for i9305, aka m3xx aka m3 aka S3 4G. So WRONG FORUM
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Sorry for your confusion but we also have an Eclipse for S3 LTE which is already in this forum and my device is undoubtedly also S3 LTE and not Note 4
fs71gh said:
Sorry for your confusion but we also have an Eclipse for S3 LTE which is already in this forum and my device is undoubtedly also S3 LTE and not Note 4
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I don't want to keep this on, but check this post out http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-x-teamwin-t2956011/post57742832#post57742832 and see the codename for the SM-910F and check your reply from before
Edit: MultiROM Manager_1.183-debug_183.apk also says "device not supported (trelte)". Tested with Eclipse rom
Alexander_the_B0ss said:
I don't want to keep this on, but check this post out http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-x-teamwin-t2956011/post57742832#post57742832 and see the codename for the SM-910F and check your reply from before
Edit: MultiROM Manager_1.183-debug_183.apk also says "device not supported (trelte)". Tested with Eclipse rom
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I guess the problem is with the rom specifically (some things left out while porting), as I got your your apk working with two other cm11 roms.
@Alexander_the_B0ss
Hi boss.
I like this dual-boot initiative but i have some problem with apk (device not supported (trelte)) but i think you can solve this.
I edit the updater-script and remove this line (assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "i9305" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "i9305");) (i test now in terminal command: getprop ro.product.device and show me i9305 ..i dont now why i can't install zip package. but i solve this with removed line.
So, i install recovery (multirom recovery) and i install zip. I install your modded apk and i have error.
On recovery, i try to install a new rom, and was installed (but on internal_memory/multirom directory i dont see any folder/file..but my space on rom was used by "new rom")
I try to inject my kernel (pureSTOCK 5.9.2). Nothing happen when i reboot my phone. I think need to show a menu with "What rom do you want to boot"..but nothing.
I can help you with tests to dev this project.
Keep up
EDIT: And, i dont now how can install a theme for TWRP..because text buttons not aligned
il3gal said:
@Alexander_the_B0ss
Hi boss.
I like this dual-boot initiative but i have some problem with apk (device not supported (trelte)) but i think you can solve this.
I edit the updater-script and remove this line (assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "i9305" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "i9305");) (i test now in terminal command: getprop ro.product.device and show me i9305 ..i dont now why i can't install zip package. but i solve this with removed line.
So, i install recovery (multirom recovery) and i install zip. I install your modded apk and i have error.
On recovery, i try to install a new rom, and was installed (but on internal_memory/multirom directory i dont see any folder/file..but my space on rom was used by "new rom")
I try to inject my kernel (pureSTOCK 5.9.2). Nothing happen when i reboot my phone. I think need to show a menu with "What rom do you want to boot"..but nothing.
I can help you with tests to dev this project.
Keep up
EDIT: And, i dont now how can install a theme for TWRP..because text buttons not aligned
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Heh, the updater-script bug is well-known to me, i'll try to fix it in the upcoming updates. The manager app issue happens is because you are running a Note 4 ROM from this forum and that rom changes the ro.product.device if not mistaken. If I can make this work, which i will do, i will have a talk with the ROM developers to not alter the ro.product.device for the app to work. To install a TWRP theme you have the instructions along with the download here. Just make sure to download for 720p.
Alexander_the_B0ss said:
Heh, the updater-script bug is well-known to me, i'll try to fix it in the upcoming updates. The manager app issue happens is because you are running a Note 4 ROM from this forum and that rom changes the ro.product.device if not mistaken. If I can make this work, which i will do, i will have a talk with the ROM developers to not alter the ro.product.device for the app to work. To install a TWRP theme you have the instructions along with the download here. Just make sure to download for 720p.
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Thanks for your "talk with ROM Developers". Hope kexec-hardpatch is enabled (if I am right) soon and we will have boot menu working
@Alexander_the_B0ss
Any update? I devices is see like: m3 not i9305
il3gal said:
@Alexander_the_B0ss
Any update? I devices is see like: m3 not i9305
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The actual codename for i9305 is m3 or m3xx, i9305 is the 'commercial name'. About any updates: for now i have a dead hdd, so at least for a couple of weeks no updates. Sorry. And also I am sick and need to go to hospital.
Alexander_the_B0ss said:
The actual codename for i9305 is m3 or m3xx, i9305 is the 'commercial name'. About any updates: for now i have a dead hdd, so at least for a couple of weeks no updates. Sorry. And also I am sick and need to go to hospital.
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Get well brother.
Get well soon friend
any news ?????
hi, does this work on the older i9300 model (3g)?