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[GUIDE] [how to] Update OTA Vodafone smart II without lose Full Recovery, ROOT...

Hi,
I will try to make a short tutorial how to make OTA update 4 ( in my case ) without losing (if you have) Menu Full Recovery, Root, Boot from the first version of sw that comes / came preinstalled in the phone.
From the About phone -> Software update
check availability update OTA's and download it but WARNING :
WITHOUT install it yet as you lose RECOVERY menu ... !
update.zip file will be downloaded on SDCard in dir. downloaded, from where it will be moved to the PC for editing, it is recommended to delete the folder completely from SD once you've moved the file.
The archive will be edited to remove from it, the update to Recovery and Boot and if you want also some preinstalled applications.
You have to delete the following from archive:
recovery - complet
patch\boot.img.p
patch\fota-bootloader.img.p
patch\system\bin\btld.p
patch\system\bin\recovery.p
I wiped myself in the past also these applications that were preinstalled, so I deleted form this archive:
custpack\app\FBAndroid_20120723_1.9.7-preload.apk
custpack\app\Twitter-3.2.2-release.apk
custpack\JRD_custres\app\LiveWallpapersPicker-res.apk
custpack\JRD_custres\app\LiveWallpapers-res.apk
custpack\JRD_custres\app\MagicSmokeWallpapers-res.apk
custpack\JRD_custres\app\VisualizationWallpapers-res.apk
attached script edited by me acording to my needs ( to be able to attach I have to put the extension TXT);
I removed from script:
- checking all applications version
- install the version that I have previously uninstalled
-update for Recovery and Boot :
you will have to edit the update script from:
META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script
You will copy the modified archive on SDCard and install from the recovery menu: Install ZIP from SD, then it will restart the phone and you will have to restore the phone to Factory, so back-up you'r data first.
If you want after it reboots and starts initializing, may again enter in the Recovery menu and delete from there, Cahe, Dalvik, User time...
here you have original OTA 4 from Vodafone Romania file update.zip untouched:
http://www.2shared.com/file/5Ct2jhTX/update.html
and here you have modified file acording to my needs, tested and instaled from recovery zip, working 100% in my phone:
http://www.2shared.com/file/XOMD87w-/update01.html
All the best.

Roms for GT-I8160P version guide

Hi people, here is a short instruction if you have a P or L version of the I8160 and want to update this (great) old phone. credits to xdas-e
for a while i thought that roms didnt work on the P version, because when installing roms i got the error that the rom was only for I8160, not I8160P. so yeah it is possible, maybe this is common knowledge, but i couldnt find out how before i found this information.
I have not tested this exhaustively but i believe they all should work, because i believe the only difference from the P version is that it has an NFC module.
]------- modify the rom for P version:
1.- Get the custom ROM.
2.- Get the /system/lib/tee folder contents from your GT-I8160P JB installation (from stock rom). You may need root access, although in my case I could simply move trough the hidden directories and copy the folder to my sd card.
3.- Swap the /system/lib/tee folder, and put what you got from step 2, into the zip file of step 1, same place, same everything. You may very well dispose the original /system/lib/tee folder in the zip file.
4.- Change /system/build.prop and introduce a P in every GT-I8160 entry (from GT-I8160 to GT-I8160P).
5.- (tricky one) look for the updater script file within the custom ROM zip file, and delete (or add a P) the first complete entry of the assert command (you shall see some GT-I8160 there). in my case it was located under META-INF\com\google\android\.
------- from here you have successfully modified the rom for the P version, these steps just show the installation:
6.- If you dont already have CWM, get yourself one (I used this one [JB] CWM Recovery 6).
7.- Put both zip files into your sd card; get a copy also of gapps (google apps, play store etc) for the android version of the rom.
8.- Back up all your data.
9.- Swicht off your phone and restart in recovery mode (up volume, home and power buttons pressed simultaneously).
10.- Load from the external sd card the CWM zip file.
11.- Make a full ROM backup to restore if things go wrong. Wipe data/factory reset; wipe cache partition; wipe dalvik cache (under advance options), format /system if needed (see rom instructions).
12.- Install from external sd card: a) custom CM rom; and b) gapps if you're for it.
13.- Restart.
14.- You shall be done!!! (first boot takes a long time)
good luck! my phone was crap with stock and now it works great, so basically it saved me from buying a new phone.. a big thanks to all the rom developers for this device .

TWRP 3.0.0.0 for G6-LTE devices

Update 14-05-2016
New TWRP 3.0.0.0 for G6 LTE devices!
Hi!
This version have Root by KingUser.zip, it makes a full root with a working init.d folder in /system/etc where you can add your boot scripts.
To root your device only need to go to Install -> Up a level -> Open kingUser folder -> Flash the zip!
Done!
To be easy to flash twrp 3.0.0.0 i made this tool for Windows users, in your main drive you need a temp folder ( my is c:\ ), need bootloader Unlocked, boot in bootloader and execute this exe file :
Easy Flash TWRP3.0.0.0.exe
https://mega.nz/#!7s4DTTSQ
Key:
!GBGu1PzPGfhcJamh_AIV29lUxP78eYTkcW8-fWjqEIc
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For others OS this is TWRP 3.0.0.0 image :highfive: :
TWRP_G6LTE.img
https://mega.nz/#!u9gVgY5J
Key:
!tzlBpfb8DznEZmuldLXqAQlyGgjpMpZeudpookqMeUA
Enjoy it!

Charge
Charge image is missing...
When i turn it off, it's always directing to twrp recovery
I'm using G6-L22

ZTE Zmax Pro EDL Tool - Flash / Backup / Restore in the EDL mode

This tool has been heavily modified for the zte max pro, it was originally posted as the axon 7 tool. Not all features have been included as not all work as of yet for the pro.
ZTE Zmax Pro EDL Tool
BAT-program for Flash / Backup / Restore / Unlock the phone in EDL mode
Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM ...)​
!!! Whatever you do, you do at your own risk !!!"
!!! If you are not sure of yourself do not use this program !!!​
Special requirements (read first) !!!
1. The program must be unpacked
2. Before using the program, make sure that:
- It is desirable to copy the program to the root of the disc, for example: C:\ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl\ or D:\ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl
- You launched this program as administrator
- You have drivers installed, preferably original for ZTE Zmax Pro
3. Read carefully what the program displays on the screen (I specially wrote the tips, the information is very useful, many questions disappear)
Features of the program:
1. Automatically reboot the phone into EDL mode
2. Finds the connected phone and forces the COM-port speed to 115200
3. Can flash , backup, restore
4. Analyzes folders for missing required files
5. and others ...)))
Structure of program folders:
1. Folder flash - in this folder you need to copy the files you want to flash
Subfolders:
folder full - if you want to flash full firmware (official, adapted for EDL mode), then in this folder you need to put all the files from the firmware for EDL mode:
its name usually looks like this: A2017 _......._ FULL_EDL
folder boot - if you want to flash your kernel file, you need to put a file named: boot.img in this folder (the file name must be exactly that!)
folder recovery - if you want to flash your recovery file, you need to put a file named: recovery.img in this folder (the file name must be exactly that!)
folder modem - if you want to flash your modem file, you need to put a file named: NON-HLOS.bin in this folder (the file name must be exactly that!)
folder splash - if you want to flash your splash file, you need to put a file named: splash.img in this folder (the file name must be exactly that!)
2. Folder backup - the folder contains backup copies of the phone partitions created by the program
Subfolders:
folder all - this folder contains backups of all partitions, except userdata
folder full - this folder contains backup of all partitions included in the FULL EDL firmware
folder boot - this folder contains a backup of the boot partition
folder recovery - this folder contains a backup of the recovery partition
folder modem - this folder contains a backup of the modem partition
folder splash - this folder contains a backup of the splash partition
folder efs - this folder contains backup of the efs partition
3. Folder unlock - contains all the necessary files to unlock (do not touch it!)
4. Folder logs - contains all the logs of the program
5. Folder tools - contains all the necessary files for the program (do not touch it!)
For those who still do not understand how to flash (FAQ):
Question: I want to flash a patched or original boot, how to do this ???
Answer: Download the boot you need, rename it to boot.img and place it in the folder ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl\flash\boot\. Run the program ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl.bat and select Flash -> Flash Boot
Question: I want to flash TWRP, how to do this ??? !!! Only for those who unlocked the bootloader !!!
Answer: Download official TWRP or TWRP by @NFound, rename it to recovery.img and place it in the folder ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl\flash\recovery\. Run the program ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl.bat and select Flash -> Flash Recovery
Question: I want to flash the modem, how to do this ???
Answer: Download or take the NON-HLOS.bin file from firmware and put it in the folder ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl\flash\modem\. Run the program ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl.bat and select Flash -> Flash Modem
Question: I want to flash the splash, how to do this ???
Answer: Download or take the splash.img file from firmware and put it in the folder ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl\flash\splash\. Run the program ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl.bat and select Flash -> Flash Splash
!!! Download !!!
View attachment ZTE_Zmax_Pro_edl.zip​

Hi loonycgb2. I have a question. I want flash a full firmware but there in not the optionin the app. Can you help me?

How do you unlock the bootloader on z981?
How do you unlock the bootloader on z981?
fastboot oem unlock command does not work.

the efs backup feature throws an error where it cannot find persist.bin. it also cant restore the backup for the same reason. all done according to instructions

HOW TO CHANGE BOOT ANIMATION IN SM-J8

HOW TO CHANGE BOOT ANIMATION IN SM-J8 ~vks
Any bootanimation.zip should work , just search on google or xda
IMPORTANT, NEEDS LINEAGE 17, or any other rom , other than stock
PREPARATION:
1.Dwnload bootanimation.zip file
2.Check the file using Boot animation changer
( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.boot.animations )
a. Grant root permission
b. Install from local
c. If it opens, play it , and make sure it is in 720p
d. if it dosent, extract your file , and the try again from step a.
e. It is possible your file was corrupt so don't sweat it
f. installing from app dosent work
3. Root explorer method will not work
4. Proceed to procedure.
PROCEDURE
1.Samsung uses .qmg format so grab that Lineage17.gsi (tested) (or any other gsi/rom , tested on havoc too)
2.After you have successfully completed the lineage17 install
3.Grab your desired bootanimation.zip and save it somewhere accessible
4.Boot into recovery (TWRP recommended , TESTED)
5.Mount > system , back
6.Advanced>File manager
7.It would be a good idea to check the bootanimation folder first
8.System_root > system > media
9.Rename it to bootanimation.ziplineage (anything will do )
10.Back to root directory , then navigate to your bootanimation folder and copy your file to step(8.) folder ( while copying you will not be able to see the previous zip)
11.Back to root , navigate to step(8.) Folder , rename your copied file to bootanimation.zip (important)
12.Reboot to enjoy
Issues:
1.None , in the worst case you will not have an Bootanimation cuz you deleted it , fix it by placing a working one .
2.For the best experience use 720p files , 1080p , and 1440p files get zoomed in center .
3.No bootloop or crash encountered , so it's safe .
4. DONT DO THIS IN STOCK OS.
@vanshksingh
SAMSUNG J8/On8 OFFICIAL
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