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Proscan PLT 7035B - connect to PC, upgrade to JB and rooting with Play Store

Details of how to connect to PC, upgrade to JB and rooting with Play Store in posts #3 and #4.
I came across this tablet during the holiday season sale at P C Richard and Son (don't see them carrying it anymore). Found it to be a great deal for 59.99 USD (+tax) since it looks like it has a lot of potential for so cheap a tablet.
The one I am currently playing around with is the last of the 5 that I had picked up as gifts for others (and this one will be reaching the recipient soon).
When searching the web for more info, could practically find none. Most of the stuff I saw online was desperate queries of folks struggling with this model - Proscan PLT7035-B from Curtis Intl..
I love the Jelly Bean on my Nexus 7 and the Note II - and so was just trying to put together a sort of guide of the great work you folks have been doing here at XDA that will immensely help those who seek them for this particular make/model.
Product details:
Model #: PLT7035-B
Processor: Rockchip 2906
1.2 GHz processor
7" capacitative touch screen
ICS 4.0.4
4GB flash memory (expandable up to 32 GB with micro SD card)
512 MB ddr3 RAM
Front facing camera
800 x 480 resolution
Wifi 802.11 B/G/N
Pre-loaded GetJar app
Kernel version
3.0.8+
[email protected] #260
Build number
rockchip
rk29sdk-eng 4.0.4_20121114
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In the next couple of posts, will try my best to explain in detail the steps that I took to upgrade my tablet from ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.1.1 and successfully root as well as have CWM installed along with Google Play store.
Cheers

Now before we get into details about flashing etc. link below is a nice "guide" article about the various terminologies like what is a Bootloader, custom ROM, Kernel, CWM, Firmware, Flashing, ADB, Root etc.
http://androidforums.com/4657640-post1.html
Click on the above link - a must read for newbies.
Now the Statutory warning: Follow all the remaining steps in this thread at your own risk. It worked fine for me - so neither the forum or me are liable in any sort of way for any damages whatsoever that you may bring upon yourself.

Jelly Bean 4.1.1 Update:
Proscan Model Number PLT7035-B has it on their official site:
http://proscanvideo.com/item.asp?itemnmbr=PLT7035-B
Firmware:
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4.0
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/PRO_PLT7035-B_FIRMWARE_4.0.ZIP
4.1
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/PRO_PLT7035-B_FIRMWARE_4.1.ZIP
Manual
http://www.curtisint.com/html/custservice/manuals/PRO_PLT7035-B_ENFR.PDF
As always - statutory warning - neither me nor the forum are liable for any damages to your tablet - do it at your own risk - no one other than you alone is liable for any damages arising from the usage of this guide.
How to upgrade the firmware after downloading it from above link:
Get the RKBatchTool
First of all - ensure that your tablet is FULLY charged.
Unzip the RKBatchTool v1.5 to your desktop
Turn off the tablet and disconnect from the PC.
Now press the Volume Up (+) button and keep holding it down.
Here comes the slightly tricky maneuver - you have to keep pressing the volume UP (+) button and connect at the USB at same time in to the PC. The tablet will power up on it's own but the screen will remain blank
Once the PC starts searching for the driver, you can release the volume button.
Windows will prompt you for drivers for "RK29 device".
Use appropriate drivers from the driver folder.
Have attached some pictures collected from the web (it is just to give a visual idea as an aid to the walk through and may not be detailed nor accurate in every aspect since some of them are from instructions for other devices).
Run the RKBatchTool v1.5.
Click on first button at the left bottom end of the tool screen - this is a toggle for Chinese/English versions.
In the "FW Path" load the update.img file by clicking on the top right side button with the three ... dots
The following will appear in the status box after the "connected devices" box turns green.
Loading firmware...
Loading firmware Finished.
I clicked "Upgrade" (even though the picture says restore).
Your previously green colored box of "connected devices" will now keep flashing in yellow.
Sit back and have fun watching the status box - will probably take a couple of minutes for the whole process and verification.
When it is all done with - the tablet will reboot.
Remember that the first boot would take a longer time than usual powering up time - so just be patient.
All the best.
Image credits : Dave S:
Attached below are the pics from Proscan site Powerpoint.

I have successfully rooted it twice and installed Play Store (once with ICS and now with JB)
First time it was with help of amjtech thread [Tutorial] Proscan PLT-7035-PL Root and install GAPPS
Now I tried the [RK29][TOOL] Root RK29 Tab Toolkit since the sdk was already installed.
Very simple and super effective rooting process.:good:
The first time when I ran in to driver installation issues it was pertaining to permissions.
Found work-arounds elsewhere and also had issues with the installing google playstore.
Hence used the Vending 3.9.16.apk from thread [Share] Google Play 3.10.10 [Updated 14.12.12] to resolve it.
Installing CWM was also a breeze - thanks to the great work of fun_ . It is a simple process if you follow his guidelines :good:
He has been very kind to upload an exclusive CWM-based Recovery image for ProScan PLT7035-B (ext4)
Click above link to d/l it and follow installation instructions
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Precautionary measure - the following is just in case something goes wrong and you want to revert back (and also to have a copy of original images) :
I used the romdump technique and following Oma's suggestion have created the kernel, boot, recovery and system images in SD card for ICS 4.0.4 of Proscan PLT7035-B
http://www.4shared.com/zip/UtCs-yCE/Proscan_PLT7035-B.html
Above link upload to 4share is exclusively for the Proscan PLT7035-B (ICS 4.0.4) and hopefully has not been corrupted because my internet connection has been flubbing for past few days.
Have fun and remember to use caution because you alone are responsible if you brick your device.
Cheers

yes ok
vulcanize said:
I came across this tablet during the holiday season sale at P C Richard and Son (don't see them carrying it anymore). Found it to be a great deal for 59.99 USD (+tax) since it looks like it has a lot of potential for so cheap a tablet.
The one I am currently playing around with is the last of the 5 that I had picked up as gifts for others (and this one will be reaching the recipient soon).
When searching the web for more info, could practically find none. Most of the stuff I saw online was desperate queries of folks struggling with this model - Proscan PLT7035-B from Curtis Intl..
I love the Jelly Bean on my Nexus 7 and the Note II - and so was just trying to put together a sort of guide of the great work you folks have been doing here at XDA that will immensely help those who seek them for this particular make/model.
Product details:
Now before we get into details about flashing etc. link below is a nice "guide" article about the various terminologies like what is a Bootloader, custom ROM, Kernel, CWM, Firmware, Flashing, ADB, Root etc.
http://androidforums.com/sony-erics...om-kernel-cwm-firmware-flashing-adb-root.html
Click on the above link - a must read for newbies.
Now the Statutory warning: Follow all the steps at your own risk. It worked fine for me - so neither the forum or me are liable in any sort of way for any damages whatsoever that you may bring upon yourself.
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I have successfully rooted it and installed Play Store with help of amjtech thread [Tutorial] Proscan PLT-7035-PL Root and install GAPPS
Ran in to driver installation issues and found work-arounds elsewhere and also with the google playstore from above link.
Used the Vending 3.9.16.apk from thread [Share] Google Play 3.10.10 [Updated 14.12.12] to resolve it.
Installed CWM using steps from thread [CWM] CWM-based Recovery for RK3066/RK2918 devices with the help of fun_
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I would love to have a suitable kernel on this Rockchip based model to flash Oma's JB.
Any ideas/suggestions????
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
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Rooted stock Jelly Bean 4.1.1 with Play store screen shot from the Proscan PLT7035-B with RK2906
Details of how-to in the third and fourth post from top.

A BIG THANK YOU TO Oma7144 :good:
RK2906 Tab Proscan PLT7035-B now joins his list and rocks with Jelly Bean Custom Rom! Click here if you want to try it out.
Am loving it.
Thanks to him the Kernel for the PLT7035-B can be found here
Or click here for direct download.
Looking foward to the stable CM10 version.
Cheers.

This is an update from my end with regards to the JB 4.2.2 Multi-Window by Oma on the RK29
http://crewrktablets.arctablet.com/?p=1661
Check it out
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There is also a Second Test Build CM10.1 (Thanks Oma) on Proscan PLT7035-B
Tried the CrewRKTablets_RK29_Loox_CM10.1_4.2.1_20130113.7z along with CrewRKTablets_Format NAND.zip with the custom kernel made by him on his ICS thread.
Am very happy to say it is working great so far except for the spotty wi-fi at times and also screen rotation (needs sensor/rotation calibration).
Please remember that it is still a test build.
Cheers.

pondering
Before I try something dumb was pondering if the update will work on 7035 pl. would love to have jb on it, and maybe get a little better battery life. There is so little info out for the pl. thanks for any help you can give.

crhm said:
Before I try something dumb was pondering if the update will work on 7035 pl. would love to have jb on it, and maybe get a little better battery life. There is so little info out for the pl. thanks for any help you can give.
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NO!!!!
It is meant for the 7035-B. Someone else flashed the wrong ROM and the message is quote below.
capfl2k5 said:
Proscan/Curtis PLT7035-PL
Sooo I had a moment of derrrr and flashed the jellybean upgrade for the PLT7035-B to my 7035-pl. Boots up (quickly I might add) and goes to the lock screen but I have no touch control over the screen. Does anyone have an image of the original firmware for this tablet? Or any Idea on how I can regain control of the touch screen?
Source: http://androidforums.com/general-tablet-talk/682172-proscan-curtis-plt7035-pl.html
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But you can do all the rooting and install CWM along with playstore as mentioned in post 4 since fun_ has a generic CWM on his site.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37221496&postcount=4
Would also appreciate it if you could kindly do a romdump of your 7035-PL and host the Boot, Recovery And System Partition Images to help people like capfl2k5 whose post from another forum is quote above.
Also try requesting Oma for a suitable kernel in his JB custom rom thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903745 and you will be all set. I really like that rom he has built.:good:
And then you could also try the CM 10.1 with that same kernel

I will see what I can do . I have su already but did not have any luck with with Google play I will try again later
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2

crhm said:
I will see what I can do . I have su already but did not have any luck with with Google play I will try again later
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
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As mentioned in post # 4 in previous page
Download the Play store apk
How to install:
Rename it to Vending.apk
Paste it in system/app
Change permissions to rw-r--r--
Reboot if needed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32731467&postcount=1
Courtesy: Kakashi Hatake

I will look for a place to put those files, boot ,recovery, and system. Got a chance to to do a romdump. Now to move on to a recovery for cwm. I am getting to old for this stuff fingers dont work like they used to.lol
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2

crhm said:
I will look for a place to put those files, boot ,recovery, and system. Got a chance to to do a romdump. Now to move on to a recovery for cwm. I am getting to old for this stuff fingers dont work like they used to.lol
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
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Great.
Hope you followed Oma's advice for the romdump images.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35298423&postcount=462
As for CWM - it is very simple and straightforward thanks to the great work by fun_
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102679
Clicking the link at the top of his post will take you to his site where there is a nice walkthrough.
Now the proscan PLT7035-B that I have currently is running on the custom rom - Oma Odys Loox JB 4.1.1 V1.2.3a and I might have just enough time with the tablet to make it to 4.2.2 version.
Cheers

Have been using Orange Backup (by snoopy33) on the proscan and loving it.:good:
Playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pommedeterresautee.twoborange3
xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040507
Suits the need of lazy folks like me

crhm said:
I will look for a place to put those files, boot ,recovery, and system. Got a chance to to do a romdump. Now to move on to a recovery for cwm. I am getting to old for this stuff fingers dont work like they used to.lol
Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk 2
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I see that you have posted the image dump on mediafire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38400364&postcount=53
Am just putting it up here in case anyone with the PROSCAN PLT7035-PL stumbles across this thread in search of the stock recovery, kernel etc.
crhm said:
I put the plt 7035-pl files on mediafire. I hope it helps. Iam trying to build a recovery file for cwm. I hope to make a little progres there soon.
I will try and help when I can. I just have to quit thinking webos and maybe it will go faster.:good:
Recovery.img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5v04gu0c2ow8cx1
Kernel.img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?6ztdrpr217h1dos
Boot .img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tt9fdttjxankm1i
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Cheers.

Ubuntu Installer for Android
Was wondering if this cheap dual core tab could handle Ubuntu and used the app from following link to install an older version of Ubuntu
http://www.mediafire.com/?5ru3tzddteciahd
Process is very simple and the app gives a detailed walk through. Am in the process of upgrading the versions now
Kudos and all credits to the original devs because I saw it on a site that did not name them.
For newer version of the install app visit the linux on android website:
http://linuxonandroid.org/downloads/
Cheers.

vulcanize said:
I see that you have posted the image dump on mediafire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38400364&postcount=53
Am just putting it up here in case anyone with the PROSCAN PLT7035-PL stumbles across this thread in search of the stock recovery, kernel etc.
Cheers.
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Just a mirror created for the PLT7035-PL kernel, boot and recovery images (originally posted by crhm)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hxky38cnck1m0oq/GXvk4Onc9F

JB 4.2.2 on the Proscan PLT7035-B
Unofficial AOSP 4.2.2 on rk29board ! thanks to Oma
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162760
:good:

As soon as I get my recovery fixed I was thinking of using a copy of recovery and port it to mine fix it where it could be flashed with rktool if need be
Sent from my Galaxy Mini (SGH-T499) using Tapatalk 2

ASUS Transformer TF303

With a desperate need to replace my TF700T, no rumours anywhere of a TF701T replacement coming, the only "new" Transformer coming to the UK being the entry level TF103 and a Facebook post reply from ASUS UK stating that they've no intention to bring the TF303 to the UK, I've ordered a TF303CL from Germany -- yeah, yeah, squiffy keyboard I know ...but less than ½ what I paid for TF700.
Has the buzz and excitement gone out of the TF line now as when I was looking at the Prime and then the Infinity there was quite a furore over them but the TF103 and TF303 have appeared with hardly a whisper about them on the internet. There is still nothing else out there that that offers the combination of features that the Transformers do with regards keyboard, trackpad, ports, etc. I'm disappointed that ASUS seem to have embarked on de-specing the Transformers. Is it all about the Transformer Books now?
Will this be a mainstream enough device to get its own section on here?

JTHM said:
With a desperate need to replace my TF700T, no rumours anywhere of a TF701T replacement coming, the only "new" Transformer coming to the UK being the entry level TF103 and a Facebook post reply from ASUS UK stating that they've no intention to bring the TF303 to the UK, I've ordered a TF303CL from Germany -- yeah, yeah, squiffy keyboard I know ...but less than ½ what I paid for TF700.
Has the buzz and excitement gone out of the TF line now as when I was looking at the Prime and then the Infinity there was quite a furore over them but the TF103 and TF303 have appeared with hardly a whisper about them on the internet. There is still nothing else out there that that offers the combination of features that the Transformers do with regards keyboard, trackpad, ports, etc. I'm disappointed that ASUS seem to have embarked on de-specing the Transformers. Is it all about the Transformer Books now?
Will this be a mainstream enough device to get its own section on here?
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I have the TF303CL for a while now and am very pleased with it! But have not found anything yet on rooting the device etc. Hoping it will get it's own section here,but have my doubts

Got a TF303K, very pleased with it but still looking for a way to get root.
Also I noticed that busybox installer reports it as already rooted but not able to install busybox binaries so no root yet...
Will gladly see a dedicated section!
edit: did anyone tried towelroot?
edit2 : not working

franklin01 said:
Got a TF303K, very pleased with it but still looking for a way to get root.
Also I noticed that busybox installer reports it as already rooted but not able to install busybox binaries so no root yet...
Will gladly see a dedicated section!
edit: did anyone tried towelroot?
edit2 : not working
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Try this app. There few posts on 4pda.ru that say that it helped.

Thanks but did not work, it says "only for zen phones". I also tried the last version but same error. That's a strange thing as the TF303CL version can be rooted using this app.
I will keep looking for something.
If someone can try on their 303k just to confirm that it is not working.
Also I did the update when I got so maybe a factory reset might do the trick.
Edit:
got the last apk version on asusfone blog: http://www.asuszenfoneblog.com/search/label/RootZenFone
Model: K01B
System: 4.4.2
Build: KOT49H.WW_epad-11.12.1.39-20141009
RootZenFone does not shows the "root" button because it is not a zen phone, so the app is checking device name or something like that. If we can change that file then it might work ( or explode and kill every cat within a mile ).

If someone is smart enough to root the TF303K I will gladly send him an "inbox" invite or "ello" invite if it can help things moving.

mrtruebeliever said:
I have the TF303CL for a while now and am very pleased with it! But have not found anything yet on rooting the device etc. Hoping it will get it's own section here,but have my doubts
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Where did you purchase your TF303CL? I've been searching high and low for one but no one seems to even have them listed, let alone in/out of stock. Thanks!

skylar.sutton said:
Where did you purchase your TF303CL? I've been searching high and low for one but no one seems to even have them listed, let alone in/out of stock. Thanks!
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I bought it here on tabletcenter . be
www . tabletcenter . be/product/475001/asus-transformer-pad-tf303cl-wifi-4g-blauw.html
It's from a company in Belgium. Don't know if they ship to the US

skylar.sutton said:
Where did you purchase your TF303CL? I've been searching high and low for one but no one seems to even have them listed, let alone in/out of stock. Thanks!
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And I got mine imported to the UK from Amazon.de. Again, I don't know whether Amazon.de export outside the EU - you'd have to give it a try ...and live with a German keyboard layout.

Anybody knows how to root this device?

I got my Asus Asus TF303CL-1D024A tody and try FramaRoot, TowelRoot and the App for ZEN Phones ... nothing works ...
Cant await some solution to root my Asus TF303CL...

root
For root: downgrade to 31.ver (from asus site), install rootzenfone 1.4.6.4r. and start procedure in airplane mode, then install supersu 2.42 apk + pro 2.05 key. In settings SU install them in system and set on boot. Then upgrade to 32.ver over air update. Note: downgrade proceed to remove your data.
Thx to BlackVictor from 4pda.ru

Thanks, will try it tomorrow.
Merry Christmas to all from Germany.

roma321 said:
rootzenfone 1.4.6.4r
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It does not work for me ... :silly:

roma321 said:
For root: downgrade to 31.ver (from asus site), install rootzenfone 1.4.6.4r. and start procedure in airplane mode, then install supersu 2.42 apk + pro 2.05 key. In settings SU install them in system and set on boot. Then upgrade to 32.ver over air update. Note: downgrade proceed to remove your data.
Thx to BlackVictor from 4pda.ru
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Please, how did you flash 31.ver? Thanks an merry christmas ?

spiderman1961 said:
Please, how did you flash 31.ver? Thanks an merry christmas ?
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Download from asus.com, put zip in root of lnternal storage and then reboot.

roma321 said:
Download from asus.com, put zip in root of lnternal storage and then reboot.
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Must i use stock recovery? Right?

spiderman1961 said:
Must i use stock recovery? Right?
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I think, it's possible only on stock recovery...

I'm still waiting for a recovery and a custom ROM.
Does anyone know when I can expect. I'm not really happy with the Asus shield

spiderman1961 said:
Must i use stock recovery? Right?
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not quite understand you, sorry.
Flash 31.ver not in recovery, by simple reboot.

[Q&A] [NIGHTLY] Firefox OS

Q&A for [NIGHTLY] Firefox OS
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [NIGHTLY] Firefox OS. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Thanks for your work !
I'll definitely try this !

firefos os android kitkat bootloader or android lollipop boodloader
Android lollipop bootloader or flash android kitkat bootloader to flash firefox os nightly on Nexus 5?

Bootloader
kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader to flash firefox os nightly?
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kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader flash firefox os nightly on Nexus 5?

revolverheld83 said:
kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader to flash firefox os nightly?
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kitkat bootloader or lollipop bootloader flash firefox os nightly on Nexus 5?
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Both work, choose what you want.

Do you know why stop in google boot image? I installed with multirom as secondary ROM.

furbyx92 said:
Do you know why stop in google boot image? I installed with multirom as secondary ROM.
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It is fixed in the latest builds (after 01/21)

help
Hi everyone, plz help me, I flash ff 3.0.0 but the camera is not working. And any body can show mw how to update the lastest versions, because I do a dirtyflash it not working fine. (

Hạnh nhị Gia said:
Hi everyone, plz help me, I flash ff 3.0.0 but the camera is not working. And any body can show mw how to update the lastest versions, because I do a dirtyflash it not working fine. (
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Camera preview doesn't work on any builds...

No SIM card detected
Hi guys,
First, thank you very much for all these up-to-date builds.
I've install Ubuntu Touch, the last Nightly, the last 2.2 and the last 2.1 (available on your site) with MultiROM on my Nexus 5. Unfortunately, all FirefoxOS installations have the same problem : my SIM card is not detected. Neither Ubuntu Phone nor Android 5 have this issue. Does anyone already seen that ? Any clue on how to fix that problem ? I'm also French with "Free" French network, in case that could help.
Thanking you in advance,
Regards,
Colin Chargy

Colin.Chargy said:
Hi guys,
First, thank you very much for all these up-to-date builds.
I've install Ubuntu Touch, the last Nightly, the last 2.2 and the last 2.1 (available on your site) with MultiROM on my Nexus 5. Unfortunately, all FirefoxOS installations have the same problem : my SIM card is not detected. Neither Ubuntu Phone nor Android 5 have this issue. Does anyone already seen that ? Any clue on how to fix that problem ? I'm also French with "Free" French network, in case that could help.
Thanking you in advance,
Regards,
Colin Chargy
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I use Multirom with Cyanogen, Ubuntu and Firefox and my provider is Free, like you, and I do not have this issue...
Did you try to update your radio and bootloader ?

Thank you! I'm starting to try
Hello,
I'm a new happy owner of a Nexus 5 with the latest Android Lollipop, because I wanted to be able to try Firefox OS (and Ubuntu Touch also, maybe later).
I want to thank Vosky and Tasssadar for their work because without this post and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/mod-multirom-v24-t2571011
I would not have decided to give it a try.
Now, let's hope everything will work smoothly and I won't come back to help to much for help.
Thank you again and hope to not read you to soon
Thatoo

Hello everybody,
I'm coming back to you so soon.
However, it's for a great news. I have FFOS et Ubuntu both install on my Nexus 5! It went so smooth that I'm really impressed and I don't see any problem for anyone to install it even non developper.
I want to thank you because I'm really happy.
I'm going to describe what I did yesterday night to install it to confort other geek newebe to try.
Be free,
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HOW TO INSTALL FFOS on your NEXUS 5 with MultiROM (Tuto for Beginner)
Hello dear excited non developer free fellow,
If like me, you want to try Mozilla FFOS on a phone and are tempted by trying a multiboot system on a Nexus 5, here is how I did, in just one evening.
First, I discovered this page, from Tasssadar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/mod-multirom-v24-t2571011
and then, this one, well the one you are coming from actually, from Vosky,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development/nightly-firefox-os-t2960953
I read the first page of Tassadar thread, and I didn't understand anything! It's normal if you do to, there are many words you need to get familiar with. Read it (not more than the first page for now), don't worry, we will come back to it later.
Then, you have to read all Vosky's Thread from page 1 to 9 (maybe after will be good too but at the date I'm writing, they are not written yet . A lot of your questions will be answered. Don't assume that my explanations will be enough, you need to have a bigger picture of the process, you need to read all these pages.
First, it gets clearer how you'll download FFOS. You have to download from http://ffos.vosky.fr/ from the Recovery column. Today, saturday 2015/05/09 you have three choices, two quiet stables versions called "Pre-releases", V2.1 is the one to choose if you don't have Android Lollipop, and V2.2 if you have Android Lollipop, then, if you want to try the last features and help to detect bug, you can go for the last "Nightly builds" which are the latest work done by Mozilla's team on FFOS 3.0.
Good, now you need to go back reading Tasssadar's Thread. If their are still word that you don't understand, check what they mean. I didn't read much of this one because I decided to go for the easiest way. I followed the "Installation Via MultiROM Manager app". On the page of the app,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tassadar.multirommgr
there is a great video. You need to watch it before going further.
If you are as newebe than me in this case, after installing the app, you'll have a red warning saying something like "MultiROM Manager app couldn't get root access". No worries, you just need to unlock and root your Nexus 5.
For That, I follow Chainfire's Thread here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/nexus-5-cf-auto-root-t2507211
and this very precise video,
http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-root-and-unlock-the-google-nexus-5-xda-developer-tv/
I know it works for Android Lollipop V5.0 and V5.1 but earlier version, sorry, I don't know. Watch the video a first time entirely and then, watch it and pause after each step to catch up what they are doing. It's easy and very well explained. You'll need to download CF-Auto-Root here https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ . Look for the download link at the line Nexus 5.
Now, you can go back to the previous video, the one about MultiROM Manager app that you find here, remember,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tassadar.multirommgr
As you watch entirely before, you can follow it step by step, pausing sometime to catch up what they are saying. Read again "Installation Via MultiROM Manager app" paragraph on Tasssadar's Thread if a warning Kernel: doesn't have kexec-hardboot patch! in red letters appears. I install the default one called Stock 5.1 if I remember well (I have Android 5.1 installed on my Nexus 5).
Read again the beginning of my post to choose the FFOS version you need to download.
What is not said in the video is that when the download is finished, and he is going to Install, he is in an environment we are not so familiar, because they didn't explain earlier what it is. It's the recovery mode. You reach it after shutting down your phone and start your phone with pushing the down volume button. You'll find the little robot you've met earlier to Install CF-Auto-Root, you choose Recovery mode with up or down volume and select it with power button, then you will recognize what he is saying in the video... clicking on "Advance" and stuff.
The end is so easy, as far as you know where you put your zip file of FFOS in your Nexus 5.
Enjoy!
And if you want to install Ubuntu Touch, I don't need to give you any explanation, it's so easy. You just go back in your Android, in MultiROM Manager app and after choosing the Ubuntu you want, you click on Install.
I guess, my only request would be to ask our great devs Vosky and Tasssadar to work together in order to offer us a so well integration of FFOS than Ubuntu Touch inside the MultiROM Manager app. It would be perfect!
Don't forget to Thank Vosky, Tasssadar and Chainfire by clicking on the "Thanks" button (a thumb) at the bottom of their first post on their Thread, the button will become yellow. They are doing a great job! Tell them!
Now, if you have a problem to install FFOS or Ubuntu Touch on your Nexus 5, don't come after me, I can't help more than that. However, I'm sure if you ask a polite question on this Thread that has not been yet answered thousands time, you'll get a quick answer!
Enjoy freedom.
[Now, I have to figure out how to import my contact into Mozilla FFOS V3.0 from my Mozilla Thunderbird 31.6 without being friend of Google, and that my dear seems way much more complicated. A simple usb cable and a sync or even import button are out of dream today... how weird!]
HOW TO UPDATE your FFOS ROM !
It's not more complicated than installing. Download here, http://ffos.vosky.fr/ , the FFOS version you want, in the recovery column. Copy it in your phone.
You return in the recovery mode. You reach it after shutting down your phone and start your phone with pushing the down volume button. You'll find the little robot you've met earlier again, you choose Recovery mode with up or down volume and select it with power button, then you have to follow this path : click on Advanced - MultiROM - List ROMs - select your previous FFOS ROM and click on Flash ZIP - select the zip of the FFOS ROM you've just downloaded - SWAP- click on Reboot.
You've just updated your FFOS ROM!

screenshot and phone answering?
Hello,
I installed FFOS3.0, the same nightly build, on two nexus 5, one for me, one for my mum.
Two questions : once, my mum took a screenshot of an app, but she can't remember how, and I didn't manage so far to take any with my nexus.
How do you take a screenshot with FFOS 3.0 on your nexus 5?
[Then, don't ask me how is that possible but the way we both answer a phone call is different. I just have to click on on of the two buttons, a red on the left and a green a green on the right to decline or answer the call. She has to slide a button to left (red) or right (green) to do the same. How to choose if you want two buttons and click or one button to slide?]
I found the solution : if I switch on the developer mode, I have the two buttons but if I'm not in developper mode, I have the switching button.
Thank you,

A bigger firefox when the phone start?
Hello,
It's not a big deal but, at the starting of the phone, could the nice animated firefox be a bit bigger?
I like my firefox but I can't see him enough.
"Based on Mozilla Technology" is at a good size, but the animated firefox is way too small. If it could take all the screen, it woud be great! Don't you think?
Best regards dear mozilian,
Thatoo

Hello !
I'm really interested to using this rom on ma N5!
Can I flash it as a Multirom?! just flash the zip file yea?
anything else?
tnx..

KaSrAHiDe said:
Hello !
I'm really interested to using this rom on ma N5!
Can I flash it as a Multirom?! just flash the zip file yea?
anything else?
tnx..
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Yes it works with MR. Read the main thread for more feedbacks.

Finally I'm using this Rom!
Basically it's cool but you know it has a long way to get much more stable & usable.
First of all I agree with that guy who suggested big Firefox animated on the boot screen.
Then I know this a new & fresh project but it needs more debugging.
For example at the first when I was trying to connect to ma WiFi after I touched the join button it takes more than 5mins to join ma network!
After that I downloaded some apps from store like Telegram, when I was trying to filled the blanks with ma phone number touchscreen didn't works & I already can't login with ma number cuz jumping from one blank to another blanks for registration has bug & I can't fill them!
In settings we've lots of problems,I can't manually change ma screen brightness from that swipe bar of it so I've to tick the auto brightness!
& also have a same problem in any swipe bars in menu like volume & alarms up & down when i touch them nothing changes!
Sometimes ma phone crash (stopped working) on menu & some apps like browser & I've to wait for response to continue ma job!
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There is more you know but I didn't remember all !
I really like this OS & in future hope so use this OS as ma major Rom on ma N5!
PLEASE WORK ON IT!!
and sorry fo ma bad English ?
Sent from my Nexus 5

It's sad to read you have so many pproblem. i don't. I use version 4.0a1 20150508012438. I use it daily without any pbm. I'm very happy with it. Hope you'll install a good version.

Thatoo said:
It's sad to read you have so many pproblem. i don't. I use version 4.0a1 20150508012438. I use it daily without any pbm. I'm very happy with it. Hope you'll install a good version.
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Could u please give me the download link? (I mean the version that u are using "4.0a1 20150508012438")
U don't have any problems with it??any bugs?
Thanks

[Completed] Very basic questions about rooting Kindle Fire

I'd like to root my Kindle Fire (2nd gen, I think - system version is 6.3.4_user4120720). I can't post a link to the method I'm planning to use, but a google search for "techhive how to root your kindle fire pcworld" will take you right to it.
My questions: Which version of the Android OS will I end up with when this process is done? Once the Kindle is rooted, is it then possible to install later (or the latest) versions of the OS, or does the device itself limit what can be installed?
The reason I want to root is that as certain web sites have become more complicated, the Silk browser has become pretty much useless. It's almost impossible to read the news any more. Pages bounce all over the place, or the browser crashes as pages load their nonsensical graphics and animations. I'm hoping that rooting will open up options for installing a better browser. In addition, my Kindle is no longer able to run the current version of Dropbox, which is important to me. And finally, it'll be refreshing to get rid of the stupid carousel!

Hi there,
Rooting a device doesn't change the version of Android.
Please use this forum to ask for help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hd/7-inch-help
Good luck.

Thanks. I somehow missed that forum section.
Primokorn said:
Hi there,
Rooting a device doesn't change the version of Android.
Please use this forum to ask for help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hd/7-inch-help
Good luck.
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Blu Life One X2/ Mini - Development

Welcome.
Very short about me: Most of you know me as ieatgravity, I ported TWRP Recovery a little less than a year ago and was able to achieve root on the Life One X2. Since then I have developed guides, auto rooting tools, roms, and I maintain BLOX2.com a dedicated site for all Life One X2 and Mini Development. I apologize for the long absence. However it seems as if this community has really bloomed from where I left off. I want to thank EVERYONE who has supported this development for our phone over the last year, whether it be financially, simple encouragement, thanks, prayers, or you even helping develop something new. I tried my best to credit everyone involved, though many have come and gone we hope YOU will take an interest and try your hand at developing!
As of now we have all been using the first thread we had for our device as a catch all for development, apps, support, general q&a's. Though it has worked for us up until now, a few of us have decided that we should have a dedicated thread to development ideas, topics and questions to keep everything organized.
For now this thread will support both the X2 & Mini. So when you post, please specify the device.
Table of contents:
List of current development to date
Great "How To's" and Guides
With all of that said, here is a consolidated list of all development to this date. If you don't see something on here please let me know and I will update it.
Roms
X2:
Stock - ieatgravity
Blox2core - ieatgravity
Lineage OS 13 - srgrusso
Drax - Draco
X2 Mini:
Stock - papacharlieecho
Minicore - papacharlieecho
Lineage OS 13 - srgrusso
Drax Mini - ieatgravity
Kernels
X2:
Butter Kernel - Draco
X2 Mini:
N/a
Apps:
Both:
Ultra Power Saver - Draco
CRAB-Custom Recovery Automated Backup- Draco
Similar devices
X2:
Redmi 3s
X2 Mini:
Yu Black
Wiko U codeFeel Prime
Source:
X2:
Source
Device Tree
X2 Mini:
TBA​
In the next post I will go over methods we have used to create everything. If you have any recommended methods on porting or how to do something feel free to add them. I will be updating and adding to this OP as new things come to light. Feel free to use this thread to post questions about or to show off your new development.
as always, Happy modding
-ieatgravity

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Hi ieatgravityI have a question for you, I think you can help me. I have one wiko Ufeel prime and I rooted the phone blox2 or with drako auto-root tool wen it hade marshmallow Android. Do you no if this works in nougat 7.1.1? My thanks in advance ?

alex moymoy said:
Hi ieatgravityI have a question for you, I think you can help me. I have one wiko Ufeel prime and I rooted the phone blox2 or with drako auto-root tool wen it hade marshmallow Android. Do you no if this works in nougat 7.1.1? My thanks in advance ?
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Personally I haven't tried. As I'm still running on marshmallow, but from what I gathered from the wiko thread i started months ago the auto root tools were not successful. So for the time being there is no root for 7.1.1

I confirm we can't flash anything in fastboot mode on ufeel prime 7.1.1.
We are looking for since September. Impossible to root.

foxyone0809 said:
I confirm we can't flash anything in fastboot mode on ufeel prime 7.1.1.
We are looking for since September. Impossible to root.
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Has anyone attempted using Kingroot.apk (NOT KINGOROOT) to root then use a root flasher like flashify, rashr, official twrp app, to flash the custom recovery. From there root using magisk manager patch the boot.img, reboot into twrp then flash the patched_boot.img to boot partition. While still in TWRP, navigate to the kingroot.apk location within /system/app. Delete the kingroot.apk and reboot. At this point you should have a working systemless root without the sketchiness of using kingroot.
If anyone has the time to test this out let me know the results please.

ieatgravity said:
Has anyone attempted using Kingroot.apk (NOT KINGOROOT) to root then use a root flasher like flashify, rashr, official twrp app, to flash the custom recovery. From there root using magisk manager patch the boot.img, reboot into twrp then flash the patched_boot.img to boot partition. While still in TWRP, navigate to the kingroot.apk location within /system/app. Delete the kingroot.apk and reboot. At this point you should have a working systemless root without the sketchiness of using kingroot.
If anyone has the time to test this out let me know the results please.
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I have try wit kingroot from pc with USB, but not with apk

Kingroot apk doesn't work

Hi ieatgravity ? about yours drax rom, does it work on wiko U Feel Prime? Maybe it's a dummy question but I have my doubts so it's better to ask you (OP) I think ? thanks in advance

Hi guys. I tried another thing in my Ufeel. One week now I have it with Red Wolf custom recovery and Viper_garlic rom 7.1.2 both for Yureka Black running. Everything works fine only with the recovery not. It's working but not 100%? I'm not a developer and I don't have the knowledge and tools for see what can do to better working. I thing sharing this with you guys it's important. And maybe someone with the knowledge (and time) want to see it. I try to get logs from the problems.
ps. Sorry for the bad English ?

New OTA update in France this morning. Version V39, always android 7.1.1. No bugs anymore with delay for unlock phone at reboot. Now fastboot devices is detected but always impossible to unlock. All commands says "unknown command"

Hi guys ? I found one thread for another wiko and it have the same problem but they found a way. I think maybe works for we to but I have no time ( work and new family member ?) maybe someone want to try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/root-how-to-root-wiko-view-t3740005
Ps- I tried the "Tinno" code in another wiko in nougat and it worked. Hope this is useful

Hello everybody, I just got the BLOX2 Mini and wanted to start working with it. I can see this thread hasn't been updated and that the blox2.com web is down. Can anyone direct me to the best resource available in order to unlock, install TWRP, root, etc. in the Mini, either in XDA or elsewhere? I noticed there's a long thread on the regular sized BLOX2 but I am not completely sure if what is available there will work in the mini.
Thanks!

Lineage 16 for Blu Life One X2 Mini?
Hi ieatgravity,
Are you still out there?
I'm wondering if Lineage 15 or 16 is also available for the Blu Life One X2 Mini?
Best daraabi

X2 is dead.
Guide to restore to stock and add TWRP/root is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77932487&postcount=6