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Hi everyone. After scouring the forums here for hours, multiple failed attempts, and tons of misery; I've finally successfully rooted my T-Mobile G2 on 4.4.2.
As many are finding, people who have bought their G2 recently are having colorful lines whenever you try to turn on your screen when on KitKat Roms. This method fixes that (with this ROM only).
This is for people who are currently running the latest firmware (D80120A_00). I assume it'll also work with newer updates, but I can't make any promises.
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As we've all seen, IORoot does not work on 4.4.2 on Tmobile devices for some reason. To get around that, we need to downgrade our devices to stock firmware. We will be following hyelton's guide, and lrwjr1964's discovery.
--Downgrade to 4.2.2--
First, navigate to hyelton's guide. Download the 4.2.2 stock firmware, from his link. On his Storage Cow site, navigate to the TMobile G2 folder, and then download the D80120C_00.kdz file. This is our stock firmware that we will be flashing to our device. You will also need to navigate to the link to the R&D Flash tool. The file is the LGMOBILEAX file. Install the LG Mobile Support tool. Launch the tool.
Next, we will be using lrwjr1964's discovery (post 2902 in the same thread). Plug in your phone, install any drivers needed, and let it get connected. Once you're all good to go, click 'options' in the top right hand corner, and then 'upgrade recovery'. What this will do, is download the latest D80120A_00.kdz file, and install it to your phone. How the program works, is it downloads the file to your computer, then transfers the file and flashes it. What we are going to do, is interrupt that process, insert our .kdz, and let it flash for us. Pretty nifty, huh?
You'll want to watch it super closely as it downloads. As soon as it finishes, yank the usb out of your phone. (I've done this twice without consequence. I don't make any guarantees, though.) This interrupts the file transfer, and throws you an error screen. Navigate to the folder "C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX' . ProgramData is a hidden folder, so you'll need to make hidden folders visible. Rename your D80120C file exactly to what the file name of the other file is. Then, copy it over. Once it's finished, replug in your phone, let it connect, and let it resume the process. When it finishes, your phone will be running 4.2.2. How sweet is that?
--Root 4.2.2--
Now, this should work just as you're used to if you've done this before. Autoprime explains how to do this really well, so take a look at his thread here
--Install TWRP--
Again, if you've done this before, you're right at home. If not, WACOMalt has a thread you should check out here Make sure you download the correct .img for your phone. The Tmobile one. There's many different methods of flashing TWRP, but using the app Flashify worked easiest for me. It's on the Google Play store, and makes flashing it a cinch.
--Install KitKat and Re-Root--
This is one step you want to be careful with. Mess this one up, and you could be back at page one. SmiLey497 has the stock rom here. Ensure you not only snag the rom itself but get the SU file in the 'attached files' section.
Copy both files onto your phone, and boot to TWRP. You can do this easily from within the Flashify app.
Within TWRP, you need to do a standard wipe. After that, flash the ROM file first, and then the SU file after. DO NOT reboot your phone in between the files. If you do, you'll have just flashed the rom you had two hours ago when you began, and still not have SU. Once you do have them both flashed, reboot your phone and you're done.
--Celebration--
Congrats!! Your phone should now be running 4.4.2, and you should have root access. Go have some fun. Watch some Community, go for a jog, take a nap, eat dinner...do something FUN! You've earned it.
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I hope this guide is helpful. It very possibly could not work for you, or even mess up your phone. As far as I know, only myself and lrwjr1964 has used this method. I have very limited developing knowledge, so I likely won't be able to help with any too technical problems. Still, I'll be around to help as I can.
If this works for you, comment to let others know.
The best of luck!
utesred
Exactly what I was looking for! I ended up on the G2 when my wife decided she didn't like it and I was waiting on the M8 to switch us from VZW to T-Mobile. She put it on KK in the few days she had it. I've always had HTCs and know my way around them quite well. This will go a long ways towards helping do the same on LG.
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LOBBS said:
Exactly what I was looking for! I ended up on the G2 when my wife decided she didn't like it and I was waiting on the M8 to switch us from VZW to T-Mobile. She put it on KK in the few days she had it. I've always had HTCs and know my way around them quite well. This will go a long ways towards helping do the same on LG.
Sent from my LG-D801 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I hope it works out for you. I was looking at the M8 myself, but decided to go for the G2 last week. The battery combined with the cost was more than enough to sway me. I was surprised at how rough it was to root myself, coming from an HTC sensation and having rooted a Samsung Note 10.1 2014.
Let us know when you go for it, and how it goes for you.
utesred said:
I hope it works out for you. I was looking at the M8 myself, but decided to go for the G2 last week. The battery combined with the cost was more than enough to sway me. I was surprised at how rough it was to root myself, coming from an HTC sensation and having rooted a Samsung Note 10.1 2014.
Let us know when you go for it, and how it goes for you.
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I'm loving the G2 so far. It was my back-up choice in case there was something I really didn't like about the M8 so I'm not exactly suffering here. My ultimate goal is to get on an AOSP ROM so I really just need to get back to JB so that I can get root and recovery.
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Thank you sooo much! Just what the doctor ordered!
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18.4009 said:
Thank you sooo much! Just what the doctor ordered!
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Dang it. Tried you method to the letter but it fails at 49% on the LG and 47% on the pc. once I reboot and factory reset it boots back into kitkat 4.4.2
18.4009 said:
Thank you sooo much! Just what the doctor ordered!
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Dang it. Tried you method to the letter but it fails at 49% on the LG and 47% on the pc. once I reboot and factory reset it boots back into kitkat 4.4.2
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Damn, that's a bummer! I'm assuming that it's failing while flashing the .kdz, right?
Sorry I can't be of much help on this one. Only thing I could suggest is to try it again. Maybe something went wrong? Make sure you've got the correct files and everything. You probably already know all of that, though.
I hope it works for you the second time around...or at least, the IORoot gets updated to work with our devices soon.
Yeah something has changed since my flash to stock kitkat. When I attempt to boot into recovery it isn't there (that's why ioroot25 won't work) but anyways. I think for one reason or another I am stuck...But that being said I work 12 hour night shifts and its my last night off with nothing to do.. So will attempt this again in a few different scenarios.
Hello guys, for rooting back from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 on a Tmobile d801, do you use the d80110c_00 kdz or the d80110g_00 kdz ? I am not sure what the differences are either.
deepac said:
Hello guys, for rooting back from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 on a Tmobile d801, do you use the d80110c_00 kdz or the d80110g_00 kdz ? I am not sure what the differences are either.
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I used the 'C' .kdz file.
The 'G' one is another update. It is still 4.2.2, I believe.
Use d80110c
deepac said:
Hello guys, for rooting back from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 on a Tmobile d801, do you use the d80110c_00 kdz or the d80110g_00 kdz ? I am not sure what the differences are either.
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To avoid issues, you must use the D80110C .kdz. Users reported screen artifacts (lines) when using D80110G.
missiveusa said:
To avoid issues, you must use the D80110C .kdz. Users reported screen artifacts (lines) when using D80110G.
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I may be wrong, but I don't think that the screen artifacts are caused by the D80110G. Using the same process, I went to the 80110C and tried flashing various roms afterwards. I got the artifacts on every other rom, except for the KK stock rom I used above.
From what I've seen and read from other users with the artifacts, they appear only on KK roms, with certain TMobile G2s. It seems that all phones that came with 80110G or 80110A preinstalled have issues.
Of course...I could be completely mistaken. That's just what I've noticed.
Give it time, root will happen for KitKat on T-Mobile.
I hope so, I spent all day yesterday trying until I just gave up. Guess its the waiting game for me.
For anyone having trouble downgrading using the KDZ method, just use the TOT method instead. It works perfect.
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For anyone having trouble downgrading using the KDZ method, just use the TOT method instead. It works perfect.
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Can you please direct me toward a tutorial that has the TOT method? I tried to find one online but was not able to. I have a D801. The KDZ method doesn't work for me.
I've tried your method, replaced the file it was loaded onto phone and the phone is now stock in boot load. It displays T-mobile icon and keeps resetting itself.
The biggest issue I have had in this whole downgrade, root, twrp, flash, is loosing twrp. I have tried multiple ways, but every single time I upgrade to 4.4.2 I lose custom recovery.
I even flashed twrp 2.7.0.0 over 2.3.6.2, but I have had no luck.
I have yet to try Flashify, but that will be my next move. I am Loki'd out lol
Help
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utesred said:
Hi everyone. After scouring the forums here for hours, multiple failed attempts, and tons of misery; I've finally successfully rooted my T-Mobile G2 on 4.4.2.
As many are finding, people who have bought their G2 recently are having colorful lines whenever you try to turn on your screen when on KitKat Roms. This method fixes that (with this ROM only).
This is for people who are currently running the latest firmware (D80120A_00). I assume it'll also work with newer updates, but I can't make any promises.
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As we've all seen, IORoot does not work on 4.4.2 on Tmobile devices for some reason. To get around that, we need to downgrade our devices to stock firmware. We will be following hyelton's guide, and lrwjr1964's discovery.
--Downgrade to 4.2.2--
First, navigate to hyelton's guide. Download the 4.2.2 stock firmware, from his link. On his Storage Cow site, navigate to the TMobile G2 folder, and then download the D80120C_00.kdz file. This is our stock firmware that we will be flashing to our device. You will also need to navigate to the link to the R&D Flash tool. The file is the LGMOBILEAX file. Install the LG Mobile Support tool. Launch the tool.
Next, we will be using lrwjr1964's discovery (post 2902 in the same thread). Plug in your phone, install any drivers needed, and let it get connected. Once you're all good to go, click 'options' in the top right hand corner, and then 'upgrade recovery'. What this will do, is download the latest D80120A_00.kdz file, and install it to your phone. How the program works, is it downloads the file to your computer, then transfers the file and flashes it. What we are going to do, is interrupt that process, insert our .kdz, and let it flash for us. Pretty nifty, huh?
You'll want to watch it super closely as it downloads. As soon as it finishes, yank the usb out of your phone. (I've done this twice without consequence. I don't make any guarantees, though.) This interrupts the file transfer, and throws you an error screen. Navigate to the folder "C:\ProgramData\LGMOBILEAX' . ProgramData is a hidden folder, so you'll need to make hidden folders visible. Rename your D80120C file exactly to what the file name of the other file is. Then, copy it over. Once it's finished, replug in your phone, let it connect, and let it resume the process. When it finishes, your phone will be running 4.2.2. How sweet is that?
--Root 4.2.2--
Now, this should work just as you're used to if you've done this before. Autoprime explains how to do this really well, so take a look at his thread here
--Install TWRP--
Again, if you've done this before, you're right at home. If not, WACOMalt has a thread you should check out here Make sure you download the correct .img for your phone. The Tmobile one. There's many different methods of flashing TWRP, but using the app Flashify worked easiest for me. It's on the Google Play store, and makes flashing it a cinch.
--Install KitKat and Re-Root--
This is one step you want to be careful with. Mess this one up, and you could be back at page one. SmiLey497 has the stock rom here. Ensure you not only snag the rom itself but get the SU file in the 'attached files' section.
Copy both files onto your phone, and boot to TWRP. You can do this easily from within the Flashify app.
Within TWRP, you need to do a standard wipe. After that, flash the ROM file first, and then the SU file after. DO NOT reboot your phone in between the files. If you do, you'll have just flashed the rom you had two hours ago when you began, and still not have SU. Once you do have them both flashed, reboot your phone and you're done.
--Celebration--
Congrats!! Your phone should now be running 4.4.2, and you should have root access. Go have some fun. Watch some Community, go for a jog, take a nap, eat dinner...do something FUN! You've earned it.
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I hope this guide is helpful. It very possibly could not work for you, or even mess up your phone. As far as I know, only myself and lrwjr1964 has used this method. I have very limited developing knowledge, so I likely won't be able to help with any too technical problems. Still, I'll be around to help as I can.
If this works for you, comment to let others know.
The best of luck!
utesred
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The problem I think I am having, is in the Flashing TWRP guide, the t-mobile version, even though it states ver 2.6.3.3, its actually 2.6.3.2. I can not get TWRP to stick for the life of me.
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tpaxadpom said:
I've tried your method, replaced the file it was loaded onto phone and the phone is now stock in boot load. It displays T-mobile icon and keeps resetting itself.
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hold the power button down until the screen goes blank, then press and hold the power and volume rocker down. when the LG logo appears release both buttons and quickly press and hold both power and volume rocker down. This will allow a factory (hard reset) and will get you out of the boot loop.
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hold the power button down until the screen goes blank, then press and hold the power and volume rocker down. when the LG logo appears release both buttons and quickly press and hold both power and volume rocker down. This will allow a factory (hard reset) and will get you out of the boot loop.
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I've tried your method but it doesn't work. Thanks for suggestion though. I had to put the phone in download mode (volume button down and then plug the usb), then I used LGLauncher.exe to recover it. I have tried the method described by OP twice. Both times I ended up with t-mobile logo played in the infinite loop.
I've renamed t-mobile USA D80110C_00.kdz to D80120A_00.kdz and overwritten the file. In the original instructions it says D80120C_00.kdz file but I believe OP meant D80110C_00.kdz as D80120C_00.kdz is not available at the posted link.
tpaxadpom said:
I've tried your method but it doesn't work. Thanks for suggestion though. I had to put the phone in download mode (volume button down and then plug the usb), then I used LGLauncher.exe to recover it. I have tried the method described by OP twice. Both times I ended up with t-mobile logo playe in the infinity loop.
I've renamed t-mobile USA D80110C_00.kdz to D80120A_00.kdz and overwritten the file. In the original instructions it says D80120C_00.kdz file but I believe OP meant D80110C_00.kdz as D80120C_00.kdz is not available at the posted link.
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its sort of tricky due to the weird button placement, but that method works, 100%. May have to do it multiple times. I only know this, because I have returned to stock on this device about 25 times trying to get TWRP and root to stick when upgrading to KitKat. lol
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its sort of tricky due to the weird button placement, but that method works, 100%. May have to do it multiple times. I only know this, because I have returned to stock on this device about 25 times trying to get TWRP and root to stick when upgrading to KitKat. lol
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So I've looked on the related thread post 2901 (not 2902 as it says in OP), the reset is required. I've tried your method to reset and also one mentioned here but the phone continues to stay in the boot loop. This LG G2 is a PITA to get rooted.
Never mind. You are right. I've tried again your method and it worked. Performing reset now...
Before I go on to give tutorial, I want to see how many people actually use this phone and if it's common enough for me to give the tutorial. I've noticed many people have tried to flash this phone and always end up bricking it or doing something wrong. I have successfully flashed it, no brick and everything working. I would love to give tutorial, but before I do so I must see how many actually need it. :good:
Jbeat69 said:
Before I go on to give tutorial, I want to see how many people actually use this phone and if it's common enough for me to give the tutorial. I've noticed many people have tried to flash this phone and always end up bricking it or doing something wrong. I have successfully flashed it, no brick and everything working. I would love to give tutorial, but before I do so I must see how many actually need it. :good:
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Let me first say thank you bcuz I'm just trying to get my boys phone updated from jb an he's got the st version but I can't find a recovery anywhere, so I'd u could even just inform me on where to get the recovery I'd be good lol
soupysoup said:
Let me first say thank you bcuz I'm just trying to get my boys phone updated from jb an he's got the st version but I can't find a recovery anywhere, so I'd u could even just inform me on where to get the recovery I'd be good lol
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Your Welcome, and I want to apologize for not answering right away i'm still trying to get xda setup on my phone. I have school most of the day and will only be available at nights. But you say you only want recovery? Download an app called ez-recovery for VZW Galaxy S3 on the play store. Yes this is the Verzion Galaxy S3 Variant but it works for this device because of where it uses uses Verizon towers. Then once you download the app, open it up and flash the clockworkmod recovery, not the touch or twrp. Let me know your results You might come across some failed to mount SD card errors in the recovery menu. If you do it doesn't take a lot to fix..
I've been looking for this for some time now
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Your Welcome, and I want to apologize for not answering right away i'm still trying to get xda setup on my phone. I have school most of the day and will only be available at nights. But you say you only want recovery? Download an app called ez-recovery for VZW Galaxy S3 on the play store. Yes this is the Verzion Galaxy S3 Variant but it works for this device because of where it uses uses Verizon towers. Then once you download the app, open it up and flash the clockworkmod recovery, not the touch or twrp. Let me know your results You might come across some failed to mount SD card errors in the recovery menu. If you do it doesn't take a lot to fix..
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I've managed to gain root and flash recovery for verizon sch-i535. would just like to know if that's correct and also need flash image and I also still looking for a compatible ROM. I've been to scared to download and install one.
Very interested!!
Jbeat69 said:
Before I go on to give tutorial, I want to see how many people actually use this phone and if it's common enough for me to give the tutorial. I've noticed many people have tried to flash this phone and always end up bricking it or doing something wrong. I have successfully flashed it, no brick and everything working. I would love to give tutorial, but before I do so I must see how many actually need it. :good:
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I have been driving myself crazy trying to find this information. I would be very grateful to you for the information on flashing the firmware and upgrading to KitKat 4.4 on the SCH S968C. It's impossible to get the info from ST or Samsuck.
Thanks
dijjay said:
I have been driving myself crazy trying to find this information. I would be very grateful to you for the information on flashing the firmware and upgrading to KitKat 4.4 on the SCH S968C. It's impossible to get the info from ST or Samsuck.
Thanks
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here for the latest roms and fixes for this device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516498&page=30
Sent from my SCH-S968C using Tapatalk
Jbeat69 said:
Before I go on to give tutorial, I want to see how many people actually use this phone and if it's common enough for me to give the tutorial. I've noticed many people have tried to flash this phone and always end up bricking it or doing something wrong. I have successfully flashed it, no brick and everything working. I would love to give tutorial, but before I do so I must see how many actually need it. :good:
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i use this model and have been surfing these forums for some links to the stock rom since samsung doesn't provide it on their website. I was going to try to flash it back to stock but to be honest i have no idea what im doing and could use all the help i can get.
I've looked all over and watched and listened and read, and other than using oneclickroot to root my sch-968c, I'm too apprehensive on doing anything else before I know better. It's using 4.1.2 jellybean and theres a few things that I'd like my phone to be able to do considering its cost. I want to get KitKat 4.4 on my Galaxy s3. Samsung doesn't offer support, Straight Talk doesn't offer support. I understand its up to me to make this happen but I'd appreciate any help! Thanks!!
edit: So I havent used oneclickroot yet, I needed to download a samsung driver. I did use odin to flash a rom onto my device properly, but I'm pretty sure all i did was put exactly what I had on before it. Maybe I need to look for a custom rom, but I have a hard time finding the right sources. I need to look for a custom rom for sch-s968c with 4.4 kitkat? Need someone to tell me otherwise...
sch s-968c update os , help please
GS3 SCH S-968c its h2, I am trying to update the os to at least 4.4 so I can download an app that currently is'nt compatible with the 4.1.2 jellybean, for my husband. I just rooted it, using odin, first time messing with a phones insides...intimidating but I figured it out. lots of bad information for this phone...can anyone please help me figure out how and where to go to download the update for th os? thank you so much!
this would be awesome
Jbeat69 said:
Before I go on to give tutorial, I want to see how many people actually use this phone and if it's common enough for me to give the tutorial. I've noticed many people have tried to flash this phone and always end up bricking it or doing something wrong. I have successfully flashed it, no brick and everything working. I would love to give tutorial, but before I do so I must see how many actually need it. :good:
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GS3 SCH S-968c its h2, I am trying to update the os to at least 4.4 so I can download an app that currently is'nt compatible with the 4.1.2 jellybean, for my husband. I just rooted it, using odin, first time messing with a phones insides...intimidating but I figured it out. lots of bad information for this phone...can anyone please help me figure out how and where to go to download the update for th os? thank you so much!
Droidriven said:
here for the latest roms and fixes for this device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516498&page=30
Sent from my SCH-S968C using Tapatalk
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dijjay said:
I have been driving myself crazy trying to find this information. I would be very grateful to you for the information on flashing the firmware and upgrading to KitKat 4.4 on the SCH S968C. It's impossible to get the info from ST or Samsuck.
Thanks
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Hi, Did you ever find the rom? I rooted my phone successfully, after much ado with tedious searching all night...any info would be appreciated. thank you!
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GS3 SCH S-968c its h2, I am trying to update the os to at least 4.4 so I can download an app that currently is'nt compatible with the 4.1.2 jellybean, for my husband. I just rooted it, using odin, first time messing with a phones insides...intimidating but I figured it out. lots of bad information for this phone...can anyone please help me figure out how and where to go to download the update for th os? thank you so much!
this would be awesome
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GS3 SCH S-968c its h2, I am trying to update the os to at least 4.4 so I can download an app that currently is'nt compatible with the 4.1.2 jellybean, for my husband. I just rooted it, using odin, first time messing with a phones insides...intimidating but I figured it out. lots of bad information for this phone...can anyone please help me figure out how and where to go to download the update for th os? thank you so much!
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Hi, Did you ever find the rom? I rooted my phone successfully, after much ado with tedious searching all night...any info would be appreciated. thank you!
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Most of the ROMS from 4.4 and newer require using a SIM and some extra setup to get mobile data(3G) and stock MMS(photo/audio/video messages) working.
Fortunately for you I have a copy of a CM11 4.4 Kit Kat ROM that doesn't require a SIM for mobile data(3G) to work, the only down side is that you can't use the stock MMS app, you'd have to use some kind of 3rd party texting app such as GoSMS or Textra or Chomps or a similar app.
If you want to have working stock MMS then you'll need a CDMA SIM card.
A GSM SIM will not work. A SIM from AT&T/T-mobile or any network under them won't work, neither will the AT&T/T-mobile SIMs from the Straight Talk BYOP activation package, it has to be CDMA.
I can help you painlessly get the SIM set up and APNs configured correctly so that MMS works. Any CDMA Verizon 4G/LTE(you'll need a previously activated SIM if you use a Verizon SIM, it won't work if it's a never been activated SIM from Verizon) or a Tracfone CDMA SIM will work, or any of Tracfone's subsidiary networks (Total Wireless/Net10/Straight Talk/etc..)
As for ROMs, I suggest one of the following:
1) the d2vzw CM11 4.4 that I have a copy of along with a SIM(you'll have working stock MMS and won't need anything extra) it's a rock solid ROM with the SIM setup correctly and uses less battery than the newer ROMs.
2) d2vzw OctOS 5.1.1 if you can find it, it will need a SIM also to have working mobile data and stock MMS.
3) d2vzw OctOS 6.1.1 if you can find it, needs SIM also.
As for there being bad information out there about this device. I've been posting accurate information about this model number for 3 years or more. I've posted information about this model all over the internet. It is all accurate and works, some information is old and no longer necessary due to processes and methods changing but it isn't "bad" information. The old information can still be used, it just involves more steps and has been simplified over time due to improvements in development for this device.
I DO NOT PROVIDE HELP IN PM, KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
Need to upgrade to at least Android 4.2
"Fortunately for you I have a copy of a CM11 4.4 Kit Kat ROM that doesn't require a SIM for mobile data(3G) to work, the only down side is that you can't use the stock MMS app, you'd have to use some kind of 3rd party texting app such as GoSMS or Textra or Chomps or a similar app."
Can you help me? You seem to be very knowledgeable about this phone. My husband just bought a new Galaxy and he gave his old S3 to our seven year old grandson who is one of those kids who loves and understands all things electronic. He has been craving an Android device for some time now. (He already has an iPod touch).
My husband returned the phone to factory settings today and I brought it over to a very excited grandson. My daughter said she was going to use her gmail account to set up the phone and then create an additional account from her account that she could use parental controls on. Alas, this feature only works if you have at least version 4.2 or higher, and this Straight Talk Model S968C has version 4.1.2
This phone will not be connected to a cellular service, just wifi. He doesn't need to be able to send or receive MMS or even texts. He mostly wants to create videos and and download and use some of his favorite apps from Google Play, and use the web (with restrictions that my daughter will set. It won't help to create a separate Gmail account for him because setting restrictions will still not be possible due to the Android Version.
Is there a relatively easy way to do this? I've never done anything like this to a phone before but I'm pretty tech literate and understand most of the terms.
Thank you very much for any help you can provide to me.
Lesa
lirn44 said:
"Fortunately for you I have a copy of a CM11 4.4 Kit Kat ROM that doesn't require a SIM for mobile data(3G) to work, the only down side is that you can't use the stock MMS app, you'd have to use some kind of 3rd party texting app such as GoSMS or Textra or Chomps or a similar app."
Can you help me? You seem to be very knowledgeable about this phone. My husband just bought a new Galaxy and he gave his old S3 to our seven year old grandson who is one of those kids who loves and understands all things electronic. He has been craving an Android device for some time now. (He already has an iPod touch).
My husband returned the phone to factory settings today and I brought it over to a very excited grandson. My daughter said she was going to use her gmail account to set up the phone and then create an additional account from her account that she could use parental controls on. Alas, this feature only works if you have at least version 4.2 or higher, and this Straight Talk Model S968C has version 4.1.2
This phone will not be connected to a cellular service, just wifi. He doesn't need to be able to send or receive MMS or even texts. He mostly wants to create videos and and download and use some of his favorite apps from Google Play, and use the web (with restrictions that my daughter will set. It won't help to create a separate Gmail account for him because setting restrictions will still not be possible due to the Android Version.
Is there a relatively easy way to do this? I've never done anything like this to a phone before but I'm pretty tech literate and understand most of the terms.
Thank you very much for any help you can provide to me.
Lesa
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Go to settings>about>build number, tell me if it has H1 or H2 on the end of that number.
If you have H1 I can make it very easy for you with just a couple of apps, a good internet connection and about 30-45 minutes.
If you have H2 you'll need a PC, about 1.5 hours and a good USB cord.
Or you can skip all of that and just go straight for the PC method, it works on H1 and H2. You'll probably need to get familiar with the tool that is involved in the process so that you'll know how to restore the device if there are issues later on. The device will be rooted(stock devices do not ship with root access), root means the system partition has been "unlocked" to write permissions, which means the daughter/grandson could inadvertently delete the wrong thing and render the device inoperable.
Of course, you could also remove root from the device, then he wouldn't be able to modify the system partition, he could install and modify/customize everything else though. But that can, in some cases, also cause issues, which then requires flashing the stock firmware via PC or using custom recovery to restore a backup or reinstall your ROM.
This device has the potential to do many things, there are a lot of custom 4.4 and newer operating systems for this device, each with their own flavors of UI and features. If you're not going to have the device activated on a network then you can probably use any of the 4.4+ ROMs without the SIM, probably all the way up to the newest 7.1 or newer builds. Maybe even the new Android Oreo 8.0+ if they build it for this device, someone probably will, the OctOS team still builds new ROMs weekly for this device. If he likes Pokemon Go you might have issues with it seeing that the device is rooted or you might have GPS issues on this device. They can be solved in most cases though.
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The build number ends in H1.
I wouldn't want it to be easy for him to accidentally render it inoperable.
I have a good internet connection and the time to do this, if you can take me step by step through it. I'm a visual learner, I learn very well from watching videos of people doing things, so I really need clear step by step written instructions. Do you have the time to help me? That would be SO great!
And if it's just as easy to install a more up to date version of the OS, of course I'd rather do that! (and my grandson would be thrilled!)
Thank you so much!
Droidriven said:
Go to settings>about>build number, tell me if it has H1 or H2 on the end of that number.
If you have H1 I can make it very easy for you with just a couple of apps, a good internet connection and about 30-45 minutes.
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He probably doesn't care about Pokemon Go. he likes to create his own emojis, make videos with visual and sound effects, use graphics programs, stuff like that. Also loves music and likes to download apps to create his own music. The more photography and graphics stuff he can do the happier he'll be.
I just want him to be able to use it and he can't without the parental restrictions in place. Whatever you recommend, I'll try.
It's H1, cool. You'll be amazed how easy this is. You'll be doing all of this, except downloading your ROM and Google apps, directly from the device.
Use PC to download these files then connect the S3 to PC and copy them to external SD card.
1) download this file, it's the last release of Octos 6.0.1 marshmallow(there is also 7.1.1 available but I haven't used it so I can't verify stability), it's a very good ROM, I used it for over a year on this device, store it on an external SD card as a file by itself, not in a folder.
https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs...lease/d2vzw/OCT-M-R3-6.0.1-20161025-d2vzw.zip
2) Go to http://opengapps.org/, select:
ARM
6.0
Micro
Then click the red download circle. This is the Gapps(the stock Google apps) package that you need to flash with the ROM, they are flashed separately because they can't be included in the ROM file. Place this file on the SD card with the ROM file, as a file by itself, not in a folder.
Now, on the device:
1) Go to system settings>security> unknown sources and enable it (it will prompt you warning that it can be dangerous to install apps from unknown sources, you only need it to install the Towelroot app to root on the device).
Also, go to system settings>about>build number, tap it repeatedly until you see the message saying you are a developer, this unlocks developer options, go back to system settings>developer options>USB debugging and enable it.
2) using the devices mobile browser, go to https://towelroot.com/ and tap the big red lambda symbol to download the Towelroot app. (you might get a warning about the site being dangerous, don't worry, this is because Google sees the Towelroot app as a virus because it can be used to modify your system partition which is actually what you want, you will be removing root when you're done but right now you need it)
3) Drag down the notification in status bar for the app that you downloaded, tap on it and install the app, once installed, open it, tap the "make it rain" button, you'll be rooted in about 10 seconds, you can uninstall the Towelroot app now, it isn't needed anymore.
4) Go to PlayStore and search for "SuperSU", install it, open it, it will ask you to update binaries, when it asks which method, choose "normal", reboot the device if it doesn't do it automatically. (if you get a prompt asking you to grant superuser permission while doing this, grant it, this is what allows you to write to /system)
5) when the device reboots, go to PlayStore, search for "TWRP Manager", install it, open it(grant superuser permission if prompted at any time while using TWRP Manager)
Now you're ready to follow my guide, starting from the ***FLASHING WITH TWRP MANAGER*** section.
When you get TWRP installed, skip to the ***BACKING UP YOUR STOCK ROM** section and continue from there, you can ignore all the stuff about SIM and APNs. I recommend doing a clean install of your ROM, coming from stock to custom ROM usually causes a bootloop, clean install avoids this. After you get your backup created, read the troubleshooting section in post #2 of my guide, it explains how to perform a clean install, just make absolutely sure that you create your stock backup before you do it. You will be wiping the operating system and everything on the device out before installing the new ROM, don't worry, everything is still safe in the backup you created. This is similar to wiping a PC and reinstalling Windows, the device won't boot without OS so you must flash the new ROM before trying to reboot the device. Sounds scary but it's really simple.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...de-to-flashsetup-sim-apn-cm-cm-based-t3351290
After you get the device signed in with Google, you can go ahead and remove root permission from the device. To do this, open the SuperSU app, open its app settings menu, find the option to "cleanup for unroot and uninstall", it will remove root. Reboot the device and you should be done. You're ready to setup for the grandson.
Just make sure you charge the battery to full before you start flashing the ROM and Gapps, if the battery dies before it is finished, it will damage the device and it's a headache to fix yourself.
If you have questions I'm here.
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Thank you!
Thanks so much. I have cleared the rest of my afternoon to attempt this.
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Did I mention this S3 is from Straight Talk? When I look at a list of supported devices for TWRP, it doesn't list ST as one of the S3s supported. Just want to make sure before I start.
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Thanks so much. I have cleared the rest of my afternoon to attempt this.
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Did I mention this S3 is from Straight Talk? When I look at a list of supported devices for TWRP, it doesn't list ST as one of the S3s supported. Just want to make sure before I start.
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The Verizon S3 d2vzw and the Straight Talk S3 d2tfnvzw are the same device, they use the same TWRP and ROMs. That is all explained in the guide that I created, starting from the top of the thread. My guide has pretty much everything you need to know about this device as far as what you can flash, how to flash it and how to get it set up correctly.
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I'm having a little trouble with downloading towelroot to the phone. Found the link/lambda symbol fine. When I tap it to download and swipe down the notifications, it just shows that it's in progress. This went on for about ten minutes before I canceled it and tried again. It's now been about three minutes and it's doing the same thing. I have a very fast internet connection with Xfinity so it's not that. Just keep canceling and trying? (I even tried holding down the lambda symbol and saving the link--same problem). The phone is fully charged. I have unknown sources checked and also USB debugging.
ADDENDUM: I've tried this a few times now. I tried using Chrome to see if that would help--it didn't. The download is in progress for about ten minutes, then says download failed no matter what browser. I've double and triple checked all the settings are correct.
Is it possible to download it to my laptop and transfer it to the phone?
ADDENDUM: finally got it!
Thanks.
Sorry to have so many questions! I appreciate your help.
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Got to the point of using TWRP Manager. Selected device ( Verizon S3 d2vzw) and it downloaded the file and asked if I wanted to flash the recovery and said please make sure the bootloader is unlocked. (I didn't see that in the guide but will go back and look again). I said yes. I got an error message:
Something went wrong
flashing recovery was unsuccessful. Either you already have this recovery installed or another error has occurred. Would you like to attempt rebooting to recovery now?
I'm just going to leave the phone on until I get your opinion of how I should answer that question. Reboot or no?
Thank you!
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Got to the point of using TWRP Manager. Selected device ( Verizon S3 d2vzw) and it downloaded the file and asked if I wanted to flash the recovery and said please make sure the bootloader is unlocked. (I didn't see that in the guide but will go back and look again). I said yes. I got an error message:
Something went wrong
flashing recovery was unsuccessful. Either you already have this recovery installed or another error has occurred. Would you like to attempt rebooting to recovery now?
I'm just going to leave the phone on until I get your opinion of how I should answer that question. Reboot or no?
Thank you!
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I've never had issues using TWRP manager.
Are you sure that you have rooted the device before trying TWRP manager? There is an option in TWRP manager that will show you the "installed recovery" that you have currently on the device, it should tell you whether you have stock recovery or custom. Don't reboot until you're certain that it has flashed the recovery. If it did something wrong before, it might not reboot, slight chance but possible. Still fixable if it doesn't, just more junk to do to get there.
Can you find the folder that TWRP manager downloaded the recovery.img file to? If so, you can install the Flashify app from Playstore, also linked in my guide. Then use it to flash the recovery.img from the folder that TWRP manager downloaded it to. I mention in my guide to use Flashify if you have issues using TWRP Manager.
This should be a simple process, I've done this many times. Since you're having issues, I'd rather have some form of faster communication. Do you know how to use Google hangouts? If you have Firefox on PC you can install the hangouts add-on in Firefox, then I can text in real time to make this much simpler to walk you through. I can send you a PM here with my Gmail address, use it to find me in hangouts and start a conversation thread.
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THANK YOU!
Well, all these hours later, with your amazing patience, I have Android 6.0.1 running on my old Galaxy S3 from Straight Talk!
I can't thank you enough! My grandson is going to be ecstatic!
Thank you again for spending so much time taking me through it step by step!
Ok so I got my verizon S3 sch-i535 CWM and JB OTA 4.1.1 installed did a manual install. At the end screen said sucessful
packages installed from SD card [ this is where I had everything was stored] after the reboot I went into about device and the update doesn't show up it;s still 4 0 4 Any ideas would be great
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Ok so I got my verizon S3 sch-i535 CWM and JB OTA 4.1.1 installed did a manual install. At the end screen said sucessful
packages installed from SD card [ this is where I had everything was stored] after the reboot I went into about device and the update doesn't show up it;s still 4 0 4 Any ideas would be great
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Try the Stock ROM for applying any OTA Update
Thanks for the reply. I found that the clockworkmod I got was junk. Am I better off buying it from playstore? There is 2 on
playstore , clockworkmod droid 3 and clockworkmod bionic bootstrap I don't know which one to buy. I tried to get it through this sites links but I keep getting blasted with trojans and adware popups. my security software is alerting me on every link i go to. So that's why I was wondering about buying it or maybe another recovery mod
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Thanks for the reply. I found that the clockworkmod I got was junk. Am I better off buying it from playstore? There is 2 on
playstore , clockworkmod droid 3 and clockworkmod bionic bootstrap I don't know which one to buy. I tried to get it through this sites links but I keep getting blasted with trojans and adware popups. my security software is alerting me on every link i go to. So that's why I was wondering about buying it or maybe another recovery mod
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I can't get the Clockworkmod Droid 3. Download the recovery file for your phone, just Google or XDA it and then flash it
You can also try the ROM Manager app on the playstore if you r a noob at this. It'll dnld the appropriate file and flash automatically
H779 said:
Thanks for the reply. I found that the clockworkmod I got was junk. Am I better off buying it from playstore? There is 2 on
playstore , clockworkmod droid 3 and clockworkmod bionic bootstrap I don't know which one to buy. I tried to get it through this sites links but I keep getting blasted with trojans and adware popups. my security software is alerting me on every link i go to. So that's why I was wondering about buying it or maybe another recovery mod
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Latest version for your phone is Android 4.4.2 KitKat
All versions can be found HERE and are flashable via ODIN.
For rooting 4.4.2 use CF-AUTO-ROOT
TWRP is the latest and probably best custom recovery available
Thank You
I have gotten VRLEC>bootchain.tar.md5 and CWM603Touchvzw.tar.tar done using odin 3.07 both pass
Success! My question now: I have done a lot of reading about firmware and am confused. one post says I need
to upgrade to 4.1.1 to be able to use a T- Mobile [ US] sim card another says if I upgrade to 4.4.2 kitkat I won't be able to use T-mobile on this inactive Verizon phone. Also Why does windows say: that files that I want to copy and paste into my external SD won't be able to be viewed because I can see files on my sd card when I open it up on my PC but in recovery mode when appling updates the file doesn't show up. I know I ask a lot of questions, I just want to succeed. And all the help I been given is taken with gratitude Thanks!
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I have gotten VRLEC>bootchain.tar.md5 and CWM603Touchvzw.tar.tar done using odin 3.07 both pass
Success! My question now: I have done a lot of reading about firmware and am confused. one post says I need
to upgrade to 4.1.1 to be able to use a T- Mobile [ US] sim card another says if I upgrade to 4.4.2 kitkat I won't be able to use T-mobile on this inactive Verizon phone. Also Why does windows say: that files that I want to copy and paste into my external SD won't be able to be viewed because I can see files on my sd card when I open it up on my PC but in recovery mode when appling updates the file doesn't show up. I know I ask a lot of questions, I just want to succeed. And all the help I been given is taken with gratitude Thanks!
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Just to be clear. Have you carrier unlocked your phone using a unlock code? Its like that: Verizon uses CDMA and T-MO uses GSM. I doubt that you ever can use your GSM sim in a verizon phone, even if its carrier unlocked.
Hi, can somebody give me a little help updating my Huawei Honor 6 Plus. I really cannot afford to brick this phone but as it stands it is not much good to me as I need a phone for when I am delivery driving. If I cannot fix this I will have to sell it and lose lots of money :crying:
Reason for upgrade: Google App or any voice assist will not work.
Details:
Model: PE-TL10
Android 4.4.2
Emui: EMUI 3.0
Software Version: PE TL10V100R001CHNC00B260
Custom Version: CUSTCHNC00D260
What I have found out about updating this phone:
On a German forum I found somebody with what looks like the same phone as me, they were given this advice and link…..and it worked for them.
“You have a Chinese version, the H6 + for this is not suitable, the above-mentioned firmware.
For the Chinese version the update but is already available. See here” http://emuirom123.dbankcloud.com/PE_EMUI3.1_Android5.1_5.10.1.zip?rid=1766
I have a few questions:
Is this the correct upgrade for my phone?
This download is very unstable and keeps crashing, is there a better place to download.
Is there a newer download as this download was posted on 20/10/15.
Will this upgrade mess up any UK settings like unlocked, imei, language?
Many thanks for any help
I managed to download the file, it extracts ok. I have uploaded it to Google drive just in case somebody else needs it or would like to check it is the correct update for my phone.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtREJRWHdjNnJUZTQ/view?usp=sharing
shaney1466 said:
I managed to download the file, it extracts ok. I have uploaded it to Google drive just in case somebody else needs it or would like to check it is the correct update for my phone.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtREJRWHdjNnJUZTQ/view?usp=sharing
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i've too b260 i wanna upgrade my phone to leave china version is it worked for you ?
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Bayardo said:
i've too b260 i wanna upgrade my phone to leave china version is it worked for you ?
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I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested.
Can i ask you is your Google App working... ok google?
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I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested.
Can i ask you is your Google App working... ok google?
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i installed your uploaded rom , but it made broken on my phone ? :crying: :crying: WTF why ? Why you didn't update right file ?
Bayardo said:
i installed your uploaded rom , but it made broken on my phone ? :crying: :crying: WTF why ? Why you didn't update right file ?
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You should have read my post first! "I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested"
I ended up loading this file https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtU3Z6OTNWeDh1Y1U/view?usp=sharing
and it is working on my phone. I have found one bug so far that i have not managed to fix.
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You should have read my post first! "I am just testing out a different update, will let you know once i have tested"
I ended up loading this file https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gDrpSTs-gtU3Z6OTNWeDh1Y1U/view?usp=sharing
and it is working on my phone. I have found one bug so far that i have not managed to fix.
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I am having the same china set and trying to move away from it.. no need to unlock bootloader for this? pls share link to download
I also have the Chinese version of PE-TL10. After a while, I was a bit annoyed because of all the Chinese apps... So, I tried several updates from the SD-card, which failed because they where not for this Chinese version. However, the phone always restarted and was fully usable, but not updated. So , I found this site: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=detail&mid=125
I updated to a version B351 last year, and suddenly HiCloud worked. Yesterday, I updated to the version you can find in the provided link. Now it works even better with Lollipop, and with some new functions too. Batterytime was worse with the 351, and seems much better with this last version, named 5.1.6.1.1. I think this is a final version, the B351 was beta. Just put in the DLOAD folder on your SD card.
I recently came home from a holiday in the Philippines, and it worked like a charm with 2 SIM cards. BEar in mind that most chinese downloads are slow... I can not guarantee that the file in the link will update from your version, as I first installed a beta(351). If you feel safer, search for the B351 version, and install this first. However, when using local update, my phone has never bricked the 4-5 times I used the wrong update file. The phone is branded China, so it seems only Chinese updates work.
Hope this helps..
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I also have the Chinese version of PE-TL10. After a while, I was a bit annoyed because of all the Chinese apps... So, I tried several updates from the SD-card, which failed because they where not for this Chinese version. However, the phone always restarted and was fully usable, but not updated. So , I found this site: http://emui.huawei.com/cn/plugin.php?id=hwdownload&mod=detail&mid=125
I updated to a version B351 last year, and suddenly HiCloud worked. Yesterday, I updated to the version you can find in the provided link. Now it works even better with Lollipop, and with some new functions too. Batterytime was worse with the 351, and seems much better with this last version, named 5.1.6.1.1. I think this is a final version, the B351 was beta. Just put in the DLOAD folder on your SD card.
I recently came home from a holiday in the Philippines, and it worked like a charm with 2 SIM cards. BEar in mind that most chinese downloads are slow... I can not guarantee that the file in the link will update from your version, as I first installed a beta(351). If you feel safer, search for the B351 version, and install this first. However, when using local update, my phone has never bricked the 4-5 times I used the wrong update file. The phone is branded China, so it seems only Chinese updates work.
Hope this helps..
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Same for me China variant.
If you are on the stable (out of the box) firmware you will only get 4.4.x.
I flashed the developer Rom was L5 and it got updated OTA to M6. Seems find except for some notifications bug as it was not a clean upgrade. I'm trying to fix the issue..
I have been attempting to get Mobile Upgrade Q working all day and have had no success because of one stupid little error message...
There is no greater software version available to upgrade your phone, actual version of your phone is the latest.
I can already tell you this isn't true.
To make a long story short, I was aiming to unlock the bootloader on my Idol 3, downgraded to Lollipop via Eluga Switch restore software, installed TWRP, rooted, then attempted to flash Lineage OS 14.1 to the device. It refused to boot, no matter what I did...
Deciding that I wanted to go back to stock firmware, I installed Mobile Upgrade Q 5.1.8, opened the program, and tried to start the upgrade process. However, I was instead greeted with the error I mentioned above, how my device was allegedly already on latest software.
- I've tried using other versions of Mobile Upgrade Q with no success.
- I've tried reinstalling the Alcatel drivers via. the one I copied from my phone to the computer, same result.
- I've tried loading it from the bootloader, and with the device powered off and charging, both of which failed.
- Yes, I've tried wiping data/cache, and even system. I also tried Panasonic Eluga Switch again, which succeeded, but again, I don't want my phone to be branded under Panasonic, and I do want the Marshmallow software...
- I've tried restarts, multiple different drivers, and even relocking the bootloader, all of which failed...
Does anyone know how I can get the Upgrade software to work? I've tried everything I could on my side, and nothing seems to succeed...
Thanks in advance...
Your only chance is to use QFIL and flash stock ROM. You need to google and try to find a suitable ROM. May i suggest 4pda.ru website. It's russian but google translate does well enough. It has a lot of useful information for both variants, 4.7 or 5.5 version . Idol 3 is the worse when it comes to rooting, flashing etc. Don't mess with it. You can easily ruin it for good.
Sportsmaster said:
Your only chance is to use QFIL and flash stock ROM. You need to google and try to find a suitable ROM. May i suggest 4pda.ru website. It's russian but google translate does well enough. It has a lot of useful information for both variants, 4.7 or 5.5 version . Idol 3 is the worse when it comes to rooting, flashing etc. Don't mess with it. You can easily ruin it for good.
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Thank you for the response...
Do you know where I can find the stock firmware file? I couldn't navigate through 4PDA that well due to the Russian interface, and Google Translate did little to no help.
Thanks
- Geofire
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=702765
Here you go. Use google translate for more details.
If your model is 5.5 you can find it in this forum.
That's all i can do for you. I know it's not much. Sorry about that.
I need help too bs i flashed the russian MM 6039Y and i lost the dual sim and 4g i cant fixed
I tried the mobile upgrade but not works stuck on (20/100) i think is a server problem because not download
Soo i need the 6039J stock rom this is a dual sim model
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Federck said:
I need help too bs i flashed the russian MM 6039Y and i lost the dual sim and 4g i cant fixed
I tried the mobile upgrade but not works stuck on (20/100) i think is a server problem because not download
Soo i need the 6039J stock rom this is a dual sim model
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After hours of searching I found a version that worked! but I do not solve my problem, I still have the problem of dual sim and 4g
this specific version worked for me, I hope that you too
I can not put the link because I'm a new user but you can send me a private message and I can give it to you
Hi guys! I have alcatel software that restores your phone back to stock similar to mobile upgrade q. It wipes everything back to factory rom. Just let me know if you want the link and instructions on how to use it because it can get a bit complicated.
Hi, I'm having trouble with the mobile upgrade q software. Can you please share any links/instructions on how to possibly get this working? I have a 6045O which was already upgraded to MM and now I'm stuck...
i want link and instructions of the tool similar to alcatel software upgrader.pls
Yes please post it
chewyboy0 said:
Hi guys! I have alcatel software that restores your phone back to stock similar to mobile upgrade q. It wipes everything back to factory rom. Just let me know if you want the link and instructions on how to use it because it can get a bit complicated.
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Hi,
yes please... My phone is offline for now...
Thanks,
chewyboy0 said:
Hi guys! I have alcatel software that restores your phone back to stock similar to mobile upgrade q. It wipes everything back to factory rom. Just let me know if you want the link and instructions on how to use it because it can get a bit complicated.
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Hello @chewyboy0, you mean flashing latest stock ROM or just wipe partitions?
Hi, the software does wipe and then it flashes the latest stock rom, I do not have the phone currently but I can update on the procedure once I get the device since I have upgraded to a Samsung galaxy note 5 and I gave the old idol 3 to a friend
chewyboy0 said:
Hi, the software does wipe and then it flashes the latest stock rom, I do not have the phone currently but I can update on the procedure once I get the device since I have upgraded to a Samsung galaxy note 5 and I gave the old idol 3 to a friend
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It would be nice, I'm sure many people will use it.
Hi all! Sorry for the late delay but I have not had the idol and still do not have it unfortunately. I will upload the software to google drive but be mindful that it does require a password to actually get into the program as I assume that it is used in Alcatel's factory to install the software update to the device.
~Jason
chewyboy0 said:
Hi guys! I have alcatel software that restores your phone back to stock similar to mobile upgrade q. It wipes everything back to factory rom. Just let me know if you want the link and instructions on how to use it because it can get a bit complicated.
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I want it man! If you are still there my idol 4 is dead plz help man
paulkitteh said:
I want it man! If you are still there my idol 4 is dead plz help man
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Hiya! I have a guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/general/guide-restore-idol-3-to-factory-rom-t3769739
I'm not sure if it will work with the Idol 4 but if it does not have the model number listed in the program you might want to try updating it using the dialog box that pops up at startup. Before updating the program, try seeing if it has your idol 4's model number listed and then if it doesn't close out of the program, reopen it, then update it.
Hope all goes well,
Jason