[Completed] [TIPS] ROOTING and FLASHING Elephone P8000 without PC [EASY]

[Completed] [TIPS] ROOTING and FLASHING Elephone P8000 without PC [EASY] - XDA Assist

Hi guys, I found a method to root and flash anything on my P8000 without unlock the bootloader, use SP Flash Tool and even use PC. I tried to go this way because I was not able to get my P8000 recognized by Flash Tool nor as a MTP (mass storage) device in any Windows 7 laptop. I decided to write this post because no-one over the net talks about alternative method of rooting Elephone P8000.
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for ANY damage (software or hardware of any type) caused to your device, remember that I'm not a developer, and I'm only reporting my personal experience. DON'T try to flash rom linked below on other devices or flash roms which are not compatible with P8000.
Rooting and flashing process may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
LET'S START.
1) DOWNLOAD THE STUFF: download everything directly through the browser of your P8000.
-TWRP recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/download/8g25vzkml5bk7o4/Elephone_P8000_TWRP_2.8.7.0_v.4_1.zip
-Custom Rom: choose the rom you prefer from the link below and download it directly in your smartphone, my favorite one is Nexus rom:
-Eragon rom:http://www.needrom.com/download/eragon-3-for-p8000/
-CyanogenMod 12.1: http://www.needrom.com/download/stable-cyanogenmod-12-1/
-Mokee OS: http://www.needrom.com/download/mokeeos-2/
-EMUI V3.1 : http://www.needrom.com/download/emui-v3-1-lite-stable-2/
-NEXUS rom v2.4: http://www.needrom.com/download/nexus-10/
-Flyme rom: http://www.needrom.com/download/p8000_flyme-4-5-3-15082-5-1/
-Gapps: if you choose to install Nexus rom. or Mokee OS or CyanogenMod 12.1, you may need to install google apps also if you want google services and play store to run on your device. Click on the link from the browser of your device. Select ARM_64, then 5.1, and than "pico" and click on the button to download: http://opengapps.org/. If you need others apps download them from the play store.
2) ROOT YOUR P8000.
Use an app called Kingroot, but you will not find it on play store. Get it from the link below:
http://kingroot.it.uptodown.com/android
Download the app directly using the browser on your smartphone, then install and open.
Skip the tutorial and click on "Root device". Wait the process to be done (few minutes) and don't be scared if the device reboots. This app is able to root the most of android devices, but not the 100% is compatible.
3)UNZIP THE RECOVERY:
Install an app knows as RAR from play store, than open it and navigate to the directory where the twrp recovery zip is contained (usually "download" folder). Open the zip and extract the IMG file contained in it into the same folder.
4)INSTALL FLASHIFY.
You can find this app on the play store, or you may download it from the link below:
http://www8.zippyshare.com/v/pqLDpS5F/file.html. Open the app and grant superuser permissions, than accept the agreement.
Click on "Recovery image", than "choose a file" and than "downloads", select the IMG file of the recovery you extracted before and wait for the process to finish, a message will appear. This app can be used on any android device that is compatible, but flash only IMG and zip files specific for your model. Now we can install the Rom or any zip file you want through the twrp recovery.
5) NANDROID BACKUP:
Power off your P8000 and than boot into recovery mode. To do this press and hold power button and volume up at the same time, release them when white writings appear. Press volume app button to select "recovery mode" and than volume down to enter recovery mode.
Swipe the bar to allow system modifications, click on " backup" and select every partition displayed, then choose where the backup file will be stored and write the name you want to give to the backup file.
Swipe the bar to start and wait untill the process finishes ( few minutes). Press the back button to return to the main menu.
6) INSTALL ROMS OR OTHER ZIPS:
Before Installing a new rom you need to wipe many partitions of the device, from the main menu select "wipe" and "Advanced wipe", then select the partitions that you may wipe: system, data, cache.
Swipe to wipe and wait the process to finish (few minutes) an then press back button to return to main menu.
Now click on "install" and select "internal sorage" among the options, navigate and select the "download" folder where your downloaded zip files are(rom and gapps in this case). Select the zip that you want to install ( the rom in our case), swipe to confirm and wait few minutes, than press back and install the gapps zip as well.
At the end of the process click on "reboot system" and wait for the smartphone to reboot.
The first time it will take more time than a usual reboot (from 5 minutes to 10 minutes).
I hope this article will help you out!
Please forgive me for my bad english.

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[GUIDE] Root / Unlock bootloader / CWM recovery Nandroid & IMEI backup / ROM Flashing

[GUIDE] Root / Unlock bootloader / CWM recovery Nandroid & IMEI backup / ROM Flashing
Here is a very extensive yet concise and user-friendly guide for rooting, unlocking the bootloader, setting up Clock Work Mod recovery, performing a nandroid backup, backing up your IMEI data, and flashing a custom ROM.
I'm a Professional Writer and find that many of the more tech-savvy nerds (love you guys) have difficulties effectively communicating technical instructions and how-to guides. I created this full walk-through to help those who don't wish to dedicate hours of research into flashing a custom ROM onto their Samsung Galaxy S III Verizon Wireless (d2vzw) devices.
Please say thank you and leave feedback if you find this guide useful.
Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon Wireless) d2vzw
1. Root Device
2. Bootloader Unlock
3. CWM Recovery
4. Nandroid Backup
5. IMEI Backup
6. ROM Flashing
Root Device
1. Download Samsung USB Drivers . (http://tinyw.in/Fdozhttp://tinyw.in/Fdoz)
2. Install Samsung USB Drivers.
3. Download the Root 7z file(s). (http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/Root%20Debug%20FS.7z)
4. Unzip the .7z file to a folder of your choice. If you don't have an Unzipper on your PC download and install WinRAR (http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0)
5. Plug in the VZW Galaxy SIII via the OEM Micro-USB cable.
6. On the device make sure USB debugging is enabled: Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging (checked).
7. On the device make sure Unknown Sources is enabled (Settings > Security > Unknown Sources (checked).
8. Make sure no other apps are running on the device (e.g.; Android devices, emulators, tethering programs , etc.).
9. Open the extracted Root Tool folder from step 4.
10. Double-click on RootDebugfs.bat.
11. Type the number 1 and press Enter.
12. Follow the command prompt instructions (pressing any key when prompted and verifying choices with y when necessary). The device will reboot multiple times. Do NOT remove, disconnect, power-off, or touch device during this process. It may take a while.
Now the device should be successfully rooted with SuperUser installed.
Bootloader Unlock
1. Download EZ-Unlock onto the Android OS.
NOTE: At this time (9/25/11) only v1.2 is confirmed to work without problems with the newest OTA Verizon update. Check: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/ for different versions than the one available on the Google Play Store. This guide will use EZ-Unlock V1.2 (direct-download: http://www.mediafire.com/?0oa6ylr8wskvr9q.
2. Run the Superuser app one time (installed during the Root Device process).
3. Open EZ-Unlock (Allow Superuser access if prompted).
4. Press the Unlock button.
5. Press Yes to confirm unlocking the bootloader.
You should hear the "That was easy" audio clip if your sound is turned on. The Device Status should now read "Unlocked".
CWM Recovery
1. Download and install EZ-Recovery onto the Android OS (Search the Google Play Store for "EZ-Recovery").
2. Open EZ-Recovery (Allow Superuser access if prompted)
3. Pan over to Recovery.
4. Select the Recovery radio option.
5. Tap the associated drop-down and select CWM 6.0.1.0.
6. Tap the Flash! button.
A pop-up notification should indicate that the CWM flash was successful.
Tapping Reboot Recovery will now allow you to boot into the CWM if you wish to flash custom ROMs, make backups, etc.
Nandroid Backup
1. Boot into CWM recovery (One method to do this is to use the EZ-Recovery option to Reboot Recovery, as mentioned in step 6, above).
2. Select Backup to External SD Card.
3. Process will take a few minutes but once complete you will have the backup stored on your external SD Card. Recommend backing this up somewhere besides your device / SD Card as well.
You now have a full backup (nandroid backup) of you device.
IMEI Backup
1. Download Connectbot from the Google Play store onto the Android OS.
2. Open Connectbot (Allow Superuser access if prompted).
3. Select local from the dropdown menu.
4. Type in a nickname (this is not important).
5. Tap the enter <-- key.
6. Once connected, type "su" and tap the enter <-- key.
7. Tap Allow if prompted to grant Superuser access.
8. Type "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/sdcard/efs.bin" and tap the enter <-- key.
9. Once the process completes you may close Connectbot.
10. Now navigate to your internal SD card (using a file browser).
11. Copy the newly created "efs.bin" file to your external SD card and/or another location for safe keeping.
You now have a backup of your IMEI information.
ROM Flashing
1. Determine which ROM you wish to install (See Section 3 and Section 4 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709).
2. I use the ParanoidAndroid Jelly Bean ROM and have found no problems with it.
3. Download one of the ROMs to your internal SD card (this will be a .zip file).
4. If you choose a CM10/AOSP/AOKP like ParanoidAndroid you should also download to the internal SD card one of the associated Gapps file as found in the thread linked in step one. This file bundles all of the Google Apps and is highly recommended.
5. Using the EZ-Recovery app (see the CWM Recovery section, above) reboot into the CWM Recovery tool.
6. Select wipe data/factory reset to wipe / reset device.
7. Navigate to the advanced menu.
8. Select Wipe Dalvik Cache to wipe the Dalvik Cache.
9. Return to the previous menu screen.
10. Select install zip from sdcard.
11. Select choose zip from sdcard.
12. Navigate to and select the .zip ROM file chosen from step 3, above.
13. Once the process completes the ROM should be successfully installed.
14. If applicable (see step 4, above) repeat steps 10-11 and select the Gapps file to install instead.
You can now reboot the phone and it should load the newly installed ROM.

Wonderful guide! Almost deserves a sticky, but the IMEI backup procedure you listed is incomplete. Bits of EFS data exist on several other partitions that need to be backed up in order to have a complete IMEI backup. You can find more information here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
I implore you to update this wonderfully written guide so that newcomers can backup their IMEI in the fullest manner possible. Simply backing up EFS will result in roaming issues upon restore. This is what I have come to understand though I have no first hand experience. I can say that I feel completely safe having performed the backups listed in the thread I linked.
Thanks again for giving new users a great guide!

Div033 said:
the IMEI backup procedure you listed is incomplete. Bits of EFS data exist on several other partitions that need to be backed up in order to have a complete IMEI backup.
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Thanks for the feedback! I hadn't realized additional EFS data existed. I'll update the guide with this information.

I believe there is now officially more guides than actual development in this section.

I would have to say though, this is a nice concise, well written guide in layman's terms. Once I get my S3 this is where I'll go. Thanks for this.

i wanted to thank you for making this guide. I have rooted plenty of other phones but something about the GS3 scared me. i think it was all the troubles some people had in the begining. i used your guide to a T, and i am very happy to say that my phone is now running jellybean

Can we get this stickied please? Couldn't find any guides on the first 2 pages earlier today.

so I am having an issue. When I boot into clockwork "Nandroid Backup" isn't even in the list. I followed everything. any ideas?

Without 'reboot nvbackup' your imei advice is incomplete.
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mangler1055 said:
Without 'reboot nvbackup' your imei advice is incomplete.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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I think I got it. How do I boot into clock without ez using the app? Is it the power, volume, and home??

Thank you very much
Good work with this tutorial.
Respect:good:

"IMEI Backup
1. Download Connectbot from the Google Play store onto the Android OS.
2. Open Connectbot (Allow Superuser access if prompted).
3. Select local from the dropdown menu.
4. Type in a nickname (this is not important).
5. Tap the enter <-- key.
6. Once connected, type "su" and tap the enter <-- key.
7. Tap Allow if prompted to grant Superuser access.
8. Type "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/sdcard/efs.bin" and tap the enter <-- key.
9. Once the process completes you may close Connectbot.
10. Now navigate to your internal SD card (using a file browser).
11. Copy the newly created "efs.bin" file to your external SD card and/or another location for safe keeping.
You now have a backup of your IMEI information."
How to restore IMEI ?

A2107A-H Firmware update, Custom Rom and CWM Recovery (calling feature - unlocked)

Finally it happend, NEW CUSTOM ROM (CWM Backup Mode) made by me.
screenshots
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yc7z5904i0e1ua6/6FSVniszMM#/
Just see it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joeJtkw-85c
- CWM Recovery
- Firmware version S314
- Calling feature
- Fully working google service
- Fully Roted
- Titanum Backup
- TouchPal Keyboard
- Stock Browser
- Full synchronization with google service
- Radio without headphones
and many more
The installation is very simple and will take about 5 minutes if you already have a CWM Recovery
I spend nearly whole week to build this customisation, so I decide to ask you guys for some support for my work. So if you like the job I done so far and want to see a new improvements in a future including a Jelly Bean on Lenovo A2107A-H please support me. In this case I made a auction on a EBAY for this modiffication and it will cost just a £5. Please respect my work and don't distribute my mod behind my back. If you not agreed with this, I waiting for your coments guys. Thank you.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221163148...l?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=221163148891&_rdc=1
I will send you a link to a firmware and manual after a payment
Enjoy!!!
OLD MANUAL (no files on a server)
Manual and files for installation Custom ROM + CWM Recovery + IMEI repair + ROOT + Calling Feature on IdeaPad A2107A-H
Password for archive:"xdadevpemergency"
Firmware
1. CWM Recovery ROM.
https://rapidshare.com/files/3358458529/CWM Firmware.zip
2. A2107A-H v9 ROM in a zip format for install by CWM Recovery.
https://rapidshare.com/files/241044528/A2107A-H v9.zip
3. Google apps for google store and account sync (installation by CWM Recovery)
https://rapidshare.com/files/2713449644/gapp-ics.zip
Tools
1. SP Flash Tool for formating device NAND FLASH.
https://rapidshare.com/files/1465167471/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1206.01.zip
2. Smarthphone Multiport for Flash the CWM REcovery ROM.
https://rapidshare.com/files/2880421726/SP_MDT_src_v3.1216.02_A2012.05.22.zip
3. MTK Droid Tools for easy IMEI repair and easy ROOT install.
https://rapidshare.com/files/3431631170/MTKdroidTools.zip
Manual
Device formating
1. Open SP Flash Tool
2. Choose a "Scatter-loading" file from "CWM Recovery ROM" folder
3. Press "Format" in a left top corner of SP Flash Tool
4. Choose "Auto Format Nand Flash" -> "Format whole flash" and press "OK"
5. Connect device to PC, press "reset" button on a back of your device
Your device should be formated on this point.
6. Close SP Flash Tool
Installing CWM Recovery ROM
1. Open Smartphone Multiport
2. Press the "Scatter File" button and choose this file from a CWM Recovery ROM folder
3. Tick to both "Sel All"
Settings for Smartphone Multiport:
Type: Firmware upgrade
Baud rate: 921600
DA download all: High speed
USB Port: BootRom --->DA
4. Press Start all
On this point firmware should be downloaded on your decive, if nothing happend press the "reset button" on a back of your device.
After this operation you will have a CWM Recovery, but not a main firmware!!!
Installing main firmware
1. Copy A2107A-H v9.zip and gapp-ics.zip to sd card.
2. Boot in to CWM Recovery mode by:
- Press the "reset" button on your device
- Press and hold for a 3 sec. "power" button on your device (after 3 sec. releas the buton)
- When you see "lenovo" logo press and hold vol+ and vol- untill you will boot in to CWM Recovery mode
In a CWM Recovery Mode
Menu down = vol-
Menu up= vol+
accept= power button
1. Choose "wipe data/factory reset"
2. Choose "wipe cache partition"
3. Choose "Advanced" -> "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
4. Go to main menu of CWM Recovery mode
5. Choose "install zip from sdcard"
6. Choose "choose zip from sdcard"
7. Find the A2107A-H v9.zip file.
8. Choose "Yes - Install A2107A-H v9.zip"
Do the same think with gapp-ics.zip and reboot your device.
IMEI repair and ROOT installation
1. Connect your device to the PC (device must be turned on and connected as "USB debugging" and "Media device)
2. Start MTK Droid Tools
3. Press Replace IMEI (fill up IMEI 1 and IMEI 2) and save
4. Reboot device
On this point you should have a IMEI working, if not repeat IMEI repair from point 3.
5. Press ROOT button if the program ask for anythink press "YES" (your device will reboot 2 or 3 times and it will be ready to go).
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Reupload Please

Please reupload the tools section.
Thank you in advance

I will but I dont know where, they was on rapidshare, Blocked already, on a dropbox, blocked already. Any ideas where to upload them?

pemergency said:
I will but I dont know where, they was on rapidshare, Blocked already, on a dropbox, blocked already. Any ideas where to upload them?
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Hi there,
Can you try http://uploaded.net/ ?
I used it for many files so far and seems to work OK.
Thank you.

re
yesterday on Chinese side get everything.
flashed - rom (lots of Chinese garbage) does - only Chinese and English.
English also very buggy - phone goes.
sorry ... google translator

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german language ?

Yes for settings and all stock app. All apps added by myself are not translated
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

brief assessment of the costum rom "pemergency" mod = which must be paid
- Setup / flash -> OK
- IMEI must be corrected manually by terminal as tool does not work
- Constant error message "simcard failed" (slot2) although only 1 slot has
- "apex launcher" can not uninstall, then stops at the boot process lenovo screen -> I would also like to use but "default / original" surface.
- Spoke only Russian / English / chinese integrated as standart
- Morelocale2 indeed is an alternative but not "original"
ok, first feedback - hope the rom is modified?

mrbonsen said:
brief assessment of the costum rom "pemergency" mod = which must be paid
a) Setup / flash -> OK
b) IMEI must be corrected manually by terminal as tool does not work
c) Constant error message "simcard failed" (slot2) although only 1 slot has
d) "apex launcher" can not uninstall, then stops at the boot process lenovo screen -> I would also like to use but "default / original" surface.
e) Spoke only Russian / English / chinese integrated as standart
f) Morelocale2 indeed is an alternative but not "original"
ok, first feedback - hope the rom is modified?
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a) no comment
b) IMEI must be corrected and it is mentioned in a manual, it doesnt need to be done by terminal, you can simple generate a file and swap with a root explorer
c) This Rom is for A2107a-h which is a 2 slots device, so I dont see a problem on this point
d) I said as this is modiffication, I decide to remove a stock launcher, you can install any other one of your choice
e) I also answered to your question as for german language only original apps are translated and the main system, on other threeead is clearlly said as this rom using more locale 2 for translation.
f) and as a last one, why you expecting anything original in a modiffied ROM?
I stoping to doing anything with this ROM for a simple reason:
- FREE ROM = 900 downloads,
- PAID ROM FOR £5 = 5 downloads - embarrassing
Why?
and one more thing...
My correspondence with mrbonsen, when I tried to help him out with the installation process is also interesting. About 10 emails with instructions to mrbonsen and also 10 emails of insults from mrbonsen. That means something....
So conclusion is simply... go back to your original firmware and I will give you your £5 back

and also 10 emails of insults from mrbonsen.
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I would, at least at three mail the conversation ended :victory:
b) IMEI must be corrected and it is mentioned in a manual, it doesnt need to be done by terminal, you can simple generate a file and swap with a root explorer
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if you tool mitsendest + description for the correction of the IMEI, it should work well. not every user knows another solution
But no matter now - can only recommend not to use this rom :good:
ask no insult but (as in the mails) what's wrong on the screen, apex launcher bug or "bug mrbonsen" - display does not turn or apex

mrbonsen said:
I would, at least at three mail the conversation ended :victory:
if you tool mitsendest + description for the correction of the IMEI, it should work well. not every user knows another solution
But no matter now - can only recommend not to use this rom :good:
ask no insult but (as in the mails) what's wrong on the screen, apex launcher bug or "bug mrbonsen" - display does not turn or apex
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Hehe, ok, this is all my fault, I just should expecting as this ROM could be installed by a persona like you, my bad
BTW I using this ROM from a weak or more and have no problem at all. Waiting for comment from other users ...
Sent from my IdeaTab A2107A-H using XDA Premium HD app

And one more thing, what model do you have? if anything was wrong you could always ask, you didn't so....
Sent from my IdeaTab A2107A-H using XDA Premium HD app

pemergency said:
And one more thing, what model do you have? if anything was wrong you could always ask, you didn't so....
Sent from my IdeaTab A2107A-H using XDA Premium HD app
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You did a great job and 900 downloads are impressive. i have a A2107A-H 1GHz 1GB RAM 16GB Flash - how come nobody is providing feedback or helping out in this development? Could there be a way to update.zip just the standard factory ROM? maybe that could be possible by doing a diff on the chinese and european source code? sorry i'm just a lamer looking to help out. any news from lenovo developers on the 4.1 release?
today is your cwm rom accessible for download for trial?

Ofcourse it is possible to get back the standard ROM just ask someone who still have a European ROM to do a copy by nandroid backup and you can restore this by centeCWM. So after that you will have a stock ROM with CWM but without calling feature.
I nearly finish another ROM with calling feature but this will be based on Russian ROM. I just need to get European system backup to do it same thing with European ROM.
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Password for CWM Firmware : xdadevpemergency
NEW MANUAL AND FILES (discontinued project)
For both option's copy "clockworkmode/backup/modpemergency" folder to sdcard internal or external!!!
OPTION 1: For CWM Recovery devices:
Downloads:
Pemergency MOD custom firmware https://hotfile.com/dl/182755080/f7d30b5/07122012.rar.html
1. Unpack archive 07122012.rar
2. Copy whole folder clockworkmode to your internal storage or external sdcard.
It should looks like this one:
/sdcard/clockworkmode/backup/modpemergency (nandroid.md5 and system.ext4.tar inside this folder)
Boot in to CWM Recovery:
1. switch off dfevice
2. Hold Power Button for 3 sek, release and hold vol+ and - together untill you will boot in to recovery mod
In CWM Recovery:
1. Choose "backup and restore"
2. Choose "advanced restore from internal sdcard" or "advanced restore" in a case of using external card
3. Choose "modpemergency/"
4. Choose "Restore system"
5. Choose "Yes - Restore System"
After update choose
1. "wipe data/factory reset"
2. "wipe cache partition"
4. "advanced/wipe dalvik"
5. reboot.
It will take a while to boot for a first time so no worries
OPTION 2: For non CWM recovery devices
Copy clockworkmode/backup/modpemergency to your external card, it should looks like this:
/sdcard/clockworkmode/backup/modpemergency (nandroid.md5 and system.ext4.tar inside this folder)
downloads:
1. CWM Recovery https://hotfile.com/dl/182805290/fe4ac19/CWM_Firmware.zip.html
2. Flash Tools https://hotfile.com/dl/182820835/8dd3c06/Tools.rar.html
3. New Flash Tool without error (replacement for the one from Tools.rar package https://hotfile.com/dl/183057140/692cbbb/SP_MDT_src_v3.1216.02_A2012.05.22.zip.html
4. Pemergency MOD custom firmware https://hotfile.com/dl/182755080/f7d30b5/07122012.rar.html
5. USB Driver
For windows xp https://hotfile.com/dl/182950442/360c725/USB_VCOM_Driver.zip.html
For windows seven https://hotfile.com/dl/182950251/0c9ee3d/usb_driver.zip.html
Install CWM Recovery:
Device formating
1. Open SP Flash Tool
2. Choose a "Scatter-loading" file from "CWM Recovery ROM" folder
3. Press "Format" in a left top corner of SP Flash Tool
4. Choose "Auto Format Nand Flash" -> "Format whole flash" and press "OK"
5. Connect device to PC, press "reset" button on a back of your device
Your device should be formated on this point.
6. Close SP Flash Tool
Installing CWM Recovery ROM
1. Open Smartphone Multiport
The "Data source file" and "Da file name" should have assigned path from SP_MDT_src_v3.1216.02_A2012.05.22 folder. If is not assigned properly please do the folowing steps:
- File/Open Download Agent File and choose file MTK_DATABASE.mdb from SP_MDT_src_v3.1216.02_A2012.05.22 folder
and
- Factory database/Setup data source file and choose file MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin from SP_MDT_src_v3.1216.02_A2012.05.22 folder
2. Press the "Scatter File" button and choose this file from a CWM Recovery ROM folder
3. Tick to both "Sel All"
Settings for Smartphone Multiport:
Type: Firmware upgrade
Baud rate: 921600
DA download all: High speed
USB Port: BootRom --->DA
4. Press Start all
On this point firmware should be downloaded on your decive, if nothing happend press the "reset button" on a back of your device.
After this operation you will have a CWM Recovery, but not a main firmware!!!
Install pemergency custom ROM
1. Unpack archive 07122012.rar
2. Copy whole folder clockworkmode to your external sdcard.
Boot in to CWM Recovery:
1. switch off dfevice
2. Hold Power Button for 3 sek, release and hold vol+ and - together untill you will boot in to recovery mod
In CWM Recovery:
1. Choose "backup and restore"
2. Choose "advanced restore"
3. Choose "modpemergency/"
4. Choose "Restore system"
5. Choose "Yes - Restore System"
After update choose
1. "wipe data/factory reset"
2. "wipe cache partition"
4. "advancedwipe dalvik"
5. reboot.
It will take a while to boot for a first time so no worries
After that sometimes it is nessesary to repair IMEI
IMEI repair
1. Connect your device to the PC (device must be turned on and connected as "USB debugging" and "Media device)
2. Start MTK Droid Tools
3. Press Replace IMEI (fill up IMEI 1 and IMEI 2) and save
4. Reboot device
Good Luck...

NEW ROM on the way. Will be posted on the end of this week.
- oryginal multilanguage for most of languages like in a stock european ROM (not more locale)
- fixed most bugs from the previous pemergency mod
- stock launcher
- Battery life incresed to 30% more then oryginal ROM
- Battery status in a settings
- Downloading all apps from google store (no incompatibility problem)
- Quick Boot
- Better sim management
- All options for synchronisation, like in oryginal european stock ROM
and many many more...
Finished in 98%
Anyone would like to pay for this £5?
Free update for everyone who bought the previous version!!!

ok, I certainly update :good:
may inform some user from the German forum.
pretty much at the end of the page
http://www.android-hilfe.de/lenovo-ideapad-a2-forum/341347-a2107a-root-cwm-custom-rom-5.html

[Q] (Q) - running custom ROM but recovery is Stock

Dear NS forum - my colleague has crespo work phone.Last year I rooted and installed custom ROM for all my co-workers. The Nexus S user came to me with a problem; lately has many force closures and is very slow. I booted it into recovery & got the Android on its back with red triangle --> this is Stock recovery, right?
Not sure how CWM disappeared and got replaced by stock recovery.. but that seems the case. Am I correct that -
1. I need to load my PC with Samsung USB drivers to communicate with phone while in fastboot/download mode?
2. I need to install ADB SDK on my pc too?
3. I need to enter fastboot/download mode and flash a custom recovery?
Kindly help confirm the steps required, am I missing a vital step? Which recovery is best suited ... I have no preference over TWRP / CWM.
Lastly, I am very much out of touch with latest ROMs, appreciate any advice on a simple ROM, maybe 4.2 is best...
appreciate any help, I used to know all this stuff but I moved to Note 2 a year ago. Cheers.

Hey, I just read about Wug toolkit, is this a suitable tool for my issue ?....seems I could use it to flash a recovery for this phone which magically reverted to stock recovery .
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

Hey folks, here I look forward to guide the Google Nexus S users of the XDA Community to go custom with their Samsung Nexus S. I shall try to put forth the most prevailing steps to make my way to your minds. Also I will use the fastboot method to accomplish custom during this entire guide. Before we put our hands on the device and begin with the instructions, I would like to state some general terms, for your ease. :good:
Terms & Understanding
* What is Bootloader and Why do we need to Unlock?
A bootloader is a boot initializing component which is generally locked by the device manufacturer to avoid any messing around with the OS. We need to unlock it for the same reason. Once unlocked it will allow us to change the boot sequence and modify the OS in accordance of our needs.
* What is Rooting?
It is a process of gaining root privileges over an Android subsystem. Rooting an Android device is easy in most cases. If you will to Install custom ROMs, kernels, other patches or addons to your Android device, rooting is what you will need. It can be achieved in two ways; either by manual method (using fastboot) or by automatic method (using toolkit or software) . Here, I am going to follow the manual method by using fastboot commands.
* ClockworkMod, what is it?
In short, CWM; It is a secondary recovery system created by Koush (Koushik Dutta), which adds enormous features like wiping partitions, flashing flash able .zip files like ROMs, kernels, patches etc to the stock AOSP recovery. Visit ClockworkMod website for more.
* What does Custom ROM means?
These are the aftermarket Android firmware which are not official supported by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). They are made available to the Android public by Android developers and contributors all around the world. Custom ROMs are either built from Google’s source code i.e AOSP (Android Open Source Project) or are modified versions of the device manufacturer’s ROM (Stock ROMs or Factory ROMs) with additional tweaks and extend functions which are not delivered with the Stock ROMs. Some of the popular Custom ROMs include CyanogenMod (CM), Android Open Kang Project (AOKP), MIUI, Codename Android (CNA), Oxygen, ParanoidAndroid and many more.
* What is Custom Kernel?
A Kernel is a bridge between the applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level, In simple words, it is the communication between the hardware and software of an Operating System. In Android world, Custom Kernels play a vital role since they provide the users with several features including changing CPU frequencies, modifying the boot sequence and boot scripts and other features too.
* What are Google Apps (Gapps)? The name speaks for itself. Gapps are Google apps for Android available in flash-able zip format. Most of these applications can now be found and updated via the Google Play Store.Some of the apps include the Google Play Store itself, Google Talk, Google Sync (for adding and synchronizing Google accounts), Google Backup Transport, Car Home, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Music, and Google Docs. In some Custom ROMs, the Google Apps are included. These are usually stock ROMs, smaller or less-common ROMs, or those from areas where intellectual property laws are less commonly obeyed. But many AOSP ROMs, most famously CyanogenMod and AOKP, do not include the Google Apps due to licensing issues. They are after all proprietary code owned by Google and not included in the Android Open Source Project.
Disclaimer
Early necessary requirements
* At least 60% of battery to ensure no random shutdowns due to low battery.
* Backup your storage manually. Also your text messages and contacts using some backup app.
* Install Google and Samsung USB drivers from here
* A compatible USB data cable for undisturbed connection between PC and device.
* Enable USB Debugging in your device’s settings [Settings > Developer Settings > USB Debugging].
* A PC with Windows OS.
* Download Required files
* Extract the downloaded NexusS_files.zip to the desktop. So now you will have a folder named "NSFiles" on your desktop which beholds all the needed files during the process.
Please make sure to follow every single instruction mentioned during the guidelines. This will resist you from any mishaps during the process. Lets begin!
Unlock Bootloader
NOTE: Unlocking the bootloader will erase all the data on the phone as well as SD storage. So be sure to back everything up.
1. Reboot your Nexus S into bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons simultaneously until you see the bootloader screen.
2. Connect your device to the PC via the USB data cable.
3. Open the extracted folder "NSFiles" that we have have on the desktop. On an empty space inside the folder, press shift and right click and then select "Open command prompt here". This will execute a new CMD window which is already cd'ed to the folder's location.
4. Type in CMD:
5.
6. You will now receive a message on the screen. Use the volume keys to highlight "Yes" and select it using the power button.
7. Your bootloader is now unlocked.
8. Highlight and select "Reboot" to reboot your device.
9. You have successfully unlocked your Nexus S bootloader.
Installing Custom Recovery
1. Reboot your phone into bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons altogether.
2. Connect it to the PC via USB data cable.
3. While in the "NSFiles" folder on your desktop, press shift + right click on an empty space and go to "Open command promopt here". This will execute a command window which is already cd'ed to your current location.
4. To Install ClockworkMod touch 6.0.1.0
Type in CMD:
5. To Install ClockworkMod non-touch 6.0.1.0
Type in CMD:
6. To Install TWRP 2.3.1.0
Type in CMD:
7. The CMD prompt will indicate when the flashing is complete, it barely takes a few seconds.
8. Do not exit the bootloader mode, since this is the way to boot into recovery.
9. Now to boot into your new custom recovery, highlight "RECOVERY" and select it using the power button.
Rooting the Nexus S
If you plan to use the stock (factory) ROM, it is preferable to root. Otherwise, all the Custom ROMs out there already have root access.
The mentioned process is recommended to carry out using ClockworkMod Recovery.
1. Download the latest SuperSU flash-able root package. [Chainfire's SuperSU Thread]
2. Power off your device and boot into the bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons simultaneously until you see the bootloader screen. Highlight"RECOVERY" using the volume buttons and select it using the power button.
3. Now, your Nexus S is in recovery mode.
4. Go to "mounts and storage" > scroll to the very last and select "mount USB storage".
5. This will mount your device's storage to the PC.
6. Drag the downloaded "CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip" to the root of your storage.
7. Select "unmount" to exit the USB storage mode.
8. Go to "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard" > select the "CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip" you placed in the storage and flash it.
9. Once flashed, select "reboot system now"
.
You now have your device rooted. You can officially declare yourself as the true master of your device.
Install Custom ROMs
Installing a ROM is quiet a simple process, you can say that it is the easiest of all.
1. First, you need to choose a suitable ROM that meets your requirements.
2. Once you have chosen, download the ROM's .zip (flash able zip file) as provided by the Author/ Developer .
3. Also make sure to download specific Gapps and other add-on if provided by the developer himself. [If not, download generic Gapps from here]
4. Put the downloaded files to your SD storage either by using USB mass storage directly or by mounting USB storage in recovery mode.
5. Reboot your Nexus S into Recovery mode. Power off your device and boot into the bootloader mode by pressing volume up + power buttons simultaneously until you see the bootloader screen. Highlight"RECOVERY" using the volume buttons and select it using the power button.
* Using CWM:
wipe data/factory reset.
Go to "mounts and storage" > "format /system".
Go to "install zip from sdcard" > "choose zip from sdcard" > select your ROM .zip file that you placed in step #6. Flash it.
Gapps are the next to be flashed just after flashing the ROM. So, flash Gapps following the same way as the ROM. further if your are provided any add-on in a flash able zip format you can flash it the same way after flashing the ROM and Gapps successfully.
Once everything has flashed successfully, select "reboot system now".
* Using TWRP:
Go to "Wipe" > "System" and "Factory Reset".
Go to "Install" > choose the ROM .zip file and flash it.
Gapps are the next to be flashed just after flashing the ROM. So, flash Gapps following the same way as the ROM. further if your are provided any add-on in a flash able zip format you can flash it the same way after flashing the ROM and Gapps successfully.
When flashed, go to "Reboot" > "System".
Your phone will now boot into the custom ROM.
Install Custom Kernels
1. Download the flashable zip package of your desired Custom Kernel.
2. Connect your device to PC via USB cable in USB Storage Mode.
3. Drag the downloaded kernel zip package to the root of your device's storage.
4. Disconnect the device from PC.
5. Power off, now press the volume up button and the power button altogether until you see the bootloader screen. Use the volume keys to highlight "Recovery" and select it using the power button.
6. Your device shall now be in recovery mode.
* Flash using CWM:
"advanced" > "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
"install zip from sdcard" > choose zip from sdcard" > now browse and select the kernel zip package that you placed in your storage root during step #3.
Select "Yes".
Your Kernel will now flash to your OS and replace your current kernel.
When it has successfully flashed, select "reboot system now".
* Flash using TWRP:
"Wipe" > "Dalvik Cache"
"Install" > now browse and select the kernel zip package that you placed in your storage root during step #3.
Your Kernel will now flash to your OS and replace your current kernel.
When it has successfully flashed, go to "Reboot" and select "System".
You now have Custom Kernel installed on your Nexus S.
NOTE: Before choosing any Custom Kernel, do verify that the Kernel is meant to be flashed on your present Android OS version.
Congratulations! You shall now enjoy the full packed potential of your wonderful Nexus S.
If you have got any questions/ queries or you're stuck anywhere in the mid process, comment here. I will try my best and provide you an helping hand.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ZTE Blade Vec 4G - Guide - Links - FAQ - Discussion

General discussion topic and Guides for the ZTE Blade Vec 4G/Orange Rono/Sosphone 4G/Turkcell T50.
Root
1. Activate Developer Options, and tick USB Debugging.
2. Install from Google Play:
-BusyBox
-RootCheckerBasic
3.Install the 2 apps in the attached archive.
4. Open the app with a chinese name. Then press the only button on the screen, after that press the round button found next to the top.
5.Open the KingUser app, who will get root permission.
6. Enter busybox and wait for the initialization to finish. Then press install and give it root permission.
7. Install SUperSU from the playstore and press Update Binaries and then Normal. If you get an error, restart the phone and try again.
8.If it finished successfully, DON'T press restart but rather Delete the data of the 3 apps installed(2 chinese and one KingUser), and uninstall them.
9. ???
10. Profit. Now you haver permanent root and SuperSU as root manager. If everything was done corectly, RootCheckerBasic should show that the phone is rooted.
Archive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WMSJf5LSatS3JlUzMtd3FxZjQ/view?usp=sharing
TWRP Recovery
You need to be rooted to try this.
1.Download and extract the "TWRP.img" file from the attached archive. Push it to the phone in the root directory of your sdcard.
2.Install "Flashify" from the Play Store.
3.Open the program and give it root access.
4.Select the "Backup/Restore" tab, then click "Backup Current Kernel" and "Backup Current Recovery". The app will backup your kernel and your recovery and will place them in "Android/data/com.cgollner.flashify".
5.Click on the "Flash" tab, Then click on "Flash Recovery", then on "Choose File". Select the "TWRP.img" file.
6.Press on "Yup!" and wait.
7.Now we can use TWRP Recovery by powering the phone up with Volume Up and Power.
Archive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WMSJf5LSatZ0hpLTc1UmxtNDQ/view?usp=sharing
DemonROM by me - Deodexed - Cleaned - Based on the Norway ROM - Europe only ( International version comming soon)
Here is the LINK.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WMSJf5LSatOXRTb0dkNzV4NWM/view?usp=sharing
Be sure to make a full wipe before/after flashing for an optimal experience.
Tested on Orange Rono, but it should work on any device from Europe.
Be sure to flash some zips after that:
*GAPPS https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WMSJf5LSatT1lTWHZRZUhpZFE/view?usp=sharing
SuperSU https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WMSJf5LSatV1Z6Mk5YakZaT2s/view?usp=sharing
BusyBox https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9WMSJf5LSatWTBtT1lSenE1aDg/view?usp=sharing
* MUST be flashed.
Have fun !
My Google Drive directory, dedicated for the ZTE Blade Vec 4G development.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...MzSnJtUlJsT1FBNWhYcGJJMnZtTTAwMHc&usp=sharing
MEGA directory with all of the Stock ROMs
https://mega.co.nz/#F!i8p3yLqA!ppd_x-aMyh4sce-8fJTffA
Post here any questions that you have.

I had a problem with TWRP .after flashing with flashify .vol up and power button works to boot in recovery but stuck in a logo" win team" for 2 mins and restart my phone.. Can't access my recovery

The ROM does not contains the kernel or i don't see it lol, great job anyway :good:

My Wifi Doesn't working but it was a good rom !

Alcatel Flash or 6042D Stock ROM, ROOTING, CWM RECOVERY

I am not a android guy but faced lot of challenge in finding the Stock ROM for Alcatel Flash or TCL 6042D or Alcatel 6042D. Found one here but having few corrupted files due to which "settings" "message" and few others didn't worked well and in fact frequent crash. Fortunately I had another 6042D to my relative and I took CWM backup of that device and would like to share with you.
Please follow the following steps and don't do otherwise, as only these settings worked for me, other settings may not work. Please Note That these steps are applicable provided that required driver for that device is installed properly.
STEP-A: Download these three files. Please add https: to all links.
1. Stock Recovery and Scatter File package.
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FSkI0UUMxNDc4WEk/view?usp=sharing
2. SP Flash Tool Software
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FRjV2dF81c1VLY1E/view?usp=sharing
3. CWM Backup package
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380Fb0NoWTNTLWhtQjA/view?usp=sharing
4. Extract the three files
STEP-B: Recovery Install. No root required
1. Go to sp flash tool folder and run it.
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FMU1NUlFZQzFVNWc/view?usp=sharing
2. Then load scatter for the device from "SPtool_stock_recovery_scatter_OT6042D" folder.
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FRFZPRElfdDAwR0E/view?usp=sharing
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FWmhXZmlDLU5oQzQ/view?usp=sharing
3. If scatter file loaded successfully then you will see "boot" and "recovery" is marked. You must unmark or deselect the boot file. Then double click the recovery file to choose a recovery. Do not choose the recovery from "SPtool_stock_recovery_scatter_OT6042D" folder.. Choose the recovery from "\clockworkmod\backup\2015-10-16.14.26.59\recovey.img". Then press download button.
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FUmtsMHI2WTRMakU/view?usp=sharing
//drive.google.com/file/d/0B-BBKAO9380FQzJLNjB2cDNiQ2M/view?usp=sharing
4. Connect your phone to Computer USB. Then turn the Phone completely OFF. Then after few seconds you will see the SP flash tool is working and sending file. File transfer rate and status will be shown in status bar.
5. If things are ok then you will see a Green Circle as "OK" symbol. And you are done with installing CWM recovery. Now turn the Phone ON.
STEP-C: Installing Stock ROM
1. Copy the extracted "clockworkmod" folder to the root directory of microSD card.
2. Turn OFF the Phone and wait for vibration. After vibration press "UP VOLUME + DOWN VOLUME + POWER" key same time and wait to see Alcatel logo. Release the buttons.
3. You should see the CWM recovery screen. Now follow the steps
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
Goto Advance then wipe dalvic cache and go back
backup or restore
restore
Choose the file from "clockworkmod\backup\2015-10-16.14.26.59"
chose yes in confirmation screen
Wait to see "restore from SD card complete"
4. reboot system now. First boot will take some time . Have patience.
Links are from Google drive. Sometimes google does not allow download of zip files. Let me know if it happens.
Thanks and Jajakallahu Khairan

1$ payment error
i have flashed the image file, and the system prompts for making 1$ payment, however the system prompts an error system ui not responding, now i am unable to make payment and unable to use the phone either

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