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[ROOT][CWM][ROM's] Lenovo IdeaPhone (LePhone) K860(i)

There are different custom ROM's & root methods for the K860 & K860i. Most of the root methods & ROM's are compatible with both the K860 and K860i. Read the full thread to be sure.
I'll update this post regularly, if there are any changes needed please say so in the thread or PM me (still WIP for adding the latest stuff).
Below you can find everything!
- Root methods & stock ROM's + MOD's/fixes:
There is an APK root method, linked below, or you can use the original not so easy root method:
I did some research on how to root it.
I found some steps on this Chinese website.
What I understand from it is you have to do the following steps to root:
- Set the phone to USB debugging in it's settings
- Make sure drivers are installed and the phone is recognized well by the phone PC software
- Close all the PC phone software applications
- Make sure no other android or smart/USB-device is connected except for the phone itself
- Download this file: root files, download link is also below in the attachment.
- Unzip it and launch the .exe (executable file) with the Chinese characters (should be first .exe in directory)
- The shell/CMD should start the root process
- The phone will automatically restart, don't touch it or any button, don't interrupt the shell program!
- Now after the reboot of the phone you should press any key on your keyboard when asked
- The shell program should continue, the phone will restart again!
- Again press any key to continue and wait for the shell program to reboot your phone for the third time (this can take some time, be patient!)
- When rebooted the "Operation was successful" message should appear in the shell program
- Now your K860 is rooted! Look for the root app in your phone to confirm. If rooting didn't work, try this process again
- Also update the Superuser or superSU app & binaries
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Root method works, users already confirmed this!
- Easier/better root methods:
Added by kakandariko:
Alternative method.
Added by rugged666:
The same root method as for the P700
Added by jbctiong:
Root apk for K860 + 4.1.2 ROM
- Fixes:
Added by kiotu:
USSD CODE Fix for Native Chinese JB ROMs
Location Service Off FIX
- Stock ROM's:
Added by jbctiong:
Root apk for K860 + 4.1.2 ROM
Added by thongminh:
New rom 4.2.1 Update 24/05/2013
Added by kiotu:
JB 4.2 Latest 130531/30
Added by vikrant82:
K860_1_S_2_003_0020_130605_szb.zip
Added by Holandeserrante:
K860_1_S_2_003_0033_130618_szb.zip & K860i_1_S_2_003_0052_130617_szb.zip
K860_1_S_2_003_0035_130620.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0056_130620.szb
K860_1_S_2_003_0036_130621.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0057_130621.szb
K860_1_S_2_003_0043_130624.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0064_130624.szb & K860_1_S_2_003_0044_130625.szb & K860i_1_S_2_003_0065_130625.szb
- Links to how to add Google Apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1632945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1582422
Easy method:
Added by Ramanon:
Link
Added by jbctiong:
gapps-jb for 4.1.2/CM10/AOKP ROM
- CWM Recovery
Added by angelsel:
CWM recovery in English for the K860
Added by jbctiong:
Method to Flash Recovery.img for K860
- Custom ROM's.
Added by jbctiong:
"Overseas" Firmware for English users with the Google Apps included.
CM10 (JB 4.1.2), Multi Language, Minor Bugs
More ROM's
Another one.
Newer CM10 ROM
Lidroid v3.1 ROM for K860
AOKP JB 4.1.2 for K860
Added by amoyan:
Lenovo K860 based build ROM with Google Play, no branding, improved battery life
Added by Ramanon:
MIUI ROM for K860i (and K860 as well), beta
Added by Zanderion:
Rooted ROM for k860i
Added by ivantastic:
LIDROID 4.2 (K860)
Added by orgod:
CM10 v.2.5 ROM for K860
Added by thongminh:
Rom Miui Multilanguage update 19/04/2013
Added by kiotu:
kiotu Custom ROM K860 V2.03 - UPDATED 29/06/2013
Added by Holandeserrante:
MIUI ROM K860i 3.6.28
- kiotu kernel
Added by kiotu:
Experimental JB 4.1.2 kernel V4 - UPDATED 12/06/2013
- Other useful international thread about the K860, root, ROM's, ...:
Added by marcoruzza:
Link
I want to note that I'm not responsible for any bricked phone by using these root/ROM's!
It is all at your own risk!
Also backup all data before rooting or flashing the phone!
For the links to the ROM's and other root methods, please Thank those persons!
If you think I helped you with this thread, please hit the Thanks button and make me happy

Is the UI in Chinese?
Arne_B said:
Because I recently bought the Lenovo K860 and am waiting to receive it, I did some research on how to root it
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I just got this phone/phablet as a gift. Specs are quite a beast: 1.4GHz quad core, 1280x720, 8GB ROM, 8MP camera etc.
Would you know if the Android UI is in Chinese? Right now I have the phone for sale on eBay because as far as I can tell, it's not going to work on AT&T or T-Mobile 3G (or more) in the US.

dandv said:
I just got this phone/phablet as a gift. Specs are quite a beast: 1.4GHz quad core, 1280x720, 8GB ROM, 8MP camera etc.
Would you know if the Android UI is in Chinese? Right now I have the phone for sale on ebay because as far as I can tell, it's not going to work on AT&T or T-Mobile 3G (or more) in the US.
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Yeah, it's only compatible with GSM Tri-band or maybe Quad-band. But WCDMA is only operating at the 2100MHz band (3G). So I guess mobile surfing will probably work but calling (2G) won't work in the US.
Default UI is Chinese, but it should have English in the settings also and maybe even Vietnamese.

I have a K860
I've bought a Lenovo K860, it works fine in Spain. It comes with english and chinese languages. Easily root as you say before. Over 12400 antutu benchmark in my device, but I see until 14500 in others. The camera works perfect and makes awesome photographies. Games and apps runs very fast, GTAIII, Bard`s Tale, PES12, FIFA12, Asphalt 7....
Cons?
Magnetometer compatibility, by the time I don`t found compass app working.
Only chinese development by the moment. In fact there is a recovery.img available and two or three MIUI roms, aal in chinese only:crying:
If you want any other info, contact me, and sorry my bad english.

superabienator said:
I've bought a Lenovo K860, it works fine in Spain. It comes with english and chinese languages. Easily root as you say before. Over 12400 antutu benchmark in my device, but I see until 14500 in others. The camera works perfect and makes awesome photographies. Games and apps runs very fast, GTAIII, Bard`s Tale, PES12, FIFA12, Asphalt 7....
Cons?
Magnetometer compatibility, by the time I don`t found compass app working.
Only chinese development by the moment. In fact there is a recovery.img available and two or three MIUI roms, aal in chinese only:crying:
If you want any other info, contact me, and sorry my bad english.
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So you can confirm it is rootable with the above tutorial?
I think my previous smartphone (Galaxy Mini) didn't even have a magnetometer, so if that doesn't work properly I think it won't annoy me.

Arne_B said:
So you can confirm it is rootable with the above tutorial?
I think my previous smartphone (Galaxy Mini) didn't even have a magnetometer, so if that doesn't work properly I think it won't annoy me.
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Yes, confirmed, it works perfect for me.
And I`m agree with you, magnetometer isn`t big problem, but it work fine in test, fails the app compatibility, I think it´s a rom fail and it will be solved with updates.
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superabienator said:
Yes, confirmed, it works perfect for me.
And I`m agree with you, magnetometer isn`t big problem, but it work fine in test, fails the app compatibility, I think it´s a rom fail and it will be solved with updates.
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PD: You must activate gapps by changing the permissions in /system/ by default google apps are prohibited in china.

Messiah sioneyS
superabienator said:
PD: You must activate gapps by changing the permissions in /system/ by default google apps are prohibited in china.
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So I'll have to enable 775 (rwx-rwx-rw) permissions in that folder?

guys, i am based in china and thought about this phone or the haier x5 pad511.
if the ui is also working in english i ld get it. am just worried lenovo wont release a JB update and if i root it (i have never rooted anything besides a bag of marshmallows) i loose any functionality. is there a JB rom? the miui is pretty ok.

Arne_B said:
So I'll have to enable 775 (rwx-rwx-rw) permissions in that folder?
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I think yes, you must download gmail.apk, play store, maps.apk, etc, second you must copy and paste with root explorer in/system, and at last open the permissions of any lenovo apk in /system and put the same permissions in google apks.
I hope you understand my bad english.

hi is it easy to replace stock OS? i m in china and want to use english OS and am not sure if the installed OS has google market and so on.
Any advice? would love to run a JB version or MIUI on it

The stock OS has an option to use an English UI. Market and some other Google Apps might not yet be installed.
To do this you can read the following topics:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582422

so anyone running the phone on its stock ui or know if the stock ui comes with google play? if not can i just take a g play apk from here and install it on mt k860?

Hello, can I ask to you about the Lenovo.
How about the battery life?
Have stock ui call record?
Have it IP telephony client like in miui?
Thank you a lot
Отправлено с моего MI-ONE Plus через Tapatalk

FelBJ said:
hi is it easy to replace stock OS? i m in china and want to use english OS
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I read somewhere that the Android it ships with supports Chinese, English, and possibly Vietnamese.

I think you probably read that over here

dandv said:
I read somewhere that the Android it ships with supports Chinese, English, and possibly Vietnamese.
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yeah thanks i nearly forgot i read it proximately 3 posts prior :angel: anyway, i wanna know if theres an option fro easy market apk install, i hope i dont have to root or anything i thought i can just put market as apk on the sd card and install it.
btw. is the UI great or does it make sence to find a miui jelly beans... i m not sure if lenovo does code a JB

I don't really think there is a way without root for the Lenovo.
Someone reported that it works on a Galaxy 5 (i5503) without doing root:
How To Enable Android Market on i5503 or Galaxy 5 and Galaxy S
Filed under: Android by Ahmed Ali — 38 Comments
December 22, 2010
recently i bought Samsung i5503 (Galaxy 5) and i took more than two weeks to be able to use android on my handset
so i decided to share what i got with u .let’s start
U must move your data from internal memory to external memory
there r two method
The First :
1. ensure your handset “Galaxy 5″ is set to use 24-hour format
(applications-> Settings-> date and time -> Use 24-hour format
2. launch the Phone-pad
3. enter the following
*#272* the follow it with the time on the phone (4 digits) then follow it with #
example, the time on my phone now is 15:33 hence I shall enter *#272*1533#
4. the phone shall display a new window
5. select “XSG” and hit “install”
the Phone shall reload and your “Market Apps” icon which be there
this method didn’t work with me but it works with some friends of mine
The Second Method
1. ensure your handset “Galaxy 5″ is set to use 24-hour format
(applications-> Settings-> date and time -> Use 24-hour format
2. launch the Phone-pad
3. enter *#06# and store the number which will appear
4. in the phone-pad write *#272*xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx” xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is the number u got from step 3
5. the phone shall display a new window
6. select “XSG” and hit “install”
the Phone shall reload and your “Market Apps” icon which be there
enjoy
Thanks To @Khal3d
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Sorry for the big quote but I can't post any outside links.

is lenovo release the source code for this handheld?

k860 root
So,did you receive your K860.Is it really possible to root without risk
Arne_B said:
Because I recently bought the Lenovo K860 and am waiting to receive it, I did some research on how to root it.
I found some steps on a Chinese website.
What I understand form it is you have to do the following steps to root:
- Set the phone to USB debugging in the settings
- Make sure drivers are installed and the phone is recognized well by the default phone PC software
- Close all the PC phone software applications
- Make sure no other android or smart/USB-device is connected except for the phone itself.
- Download this file: root files
- Unzip it and launch the .exe (executable file) with the Chinese characters (should be first .exe in directory). Launch it with Administrator privileges.
- The shell should start the root process.
- The phone will automatically restart, don't touch it or any button, don't interrupt the shell program!!
- Now after the reboot you should press a key.
- The shell program should continue, the phone will restart again!
- Again press a key to continue and wait for the shell program to reboot your phone for the third time (this can take some time).
- When rebooted the "Operation was successful" message should appear in the shell program.
- Now your K860 is rooted! Look for the root app in your phone to confirm. If rooting didn't work, try this process again.
I want to note that I'm not responsible for any bricked phone by using this root process! I didn't do it myself yet, so it's all at your own risk!
Also backup all data before rooting the phone!
Because I don't have this phone at the moment I can't try to root it just yet. So if anyone got it rooted using this method, let me know!
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No not yet still waiting for it.
I'll update when I have it and post my findings about routing it and putting Google Play and so on it.
Also, I think that someone in this thread has said this method works

[TOOL] SimpleSU v0.7

So.
As i was slowly preparing DSC v2.0 i met a hard decision: what root tool to include
Both Superuser and SuperSU are nice, but quite heavy
I decided to take my own way - rewrite su executable itself to suit my vision:
I've aknowledged that i have not modified my root access list for half a year. I don't need and don't want a separate Java process to control root access. I want a simple way to allow root access for application (via whitelist), but block unwanted (i.e. all not in list). Still, it should allow end-user to install either SuperSU or Superuser.
In short - ideal su solution for myself that should also work good for depersonalized custom ROM (with predefined access list), leaving it to end-user to decide which app he will install for superuser access.
And i didn't find a ready solution, so decided to write my own.
Here it is (attached):
SimpleSU
Simplest and lightest superuser solution (with access control)
How it's done:
Same as usual SU for Linux with control access list read from /system/etc/dsc.su_list
dsc.su_list structure is very simple:
One line per android app (case sensitive), windows and unix line breaks should be supported fine.
Current proposed list for DSC 2.0 (and an example):
dsc.SimpleSU.acl
dsc.settings
dsc.uv
dsc.levels
dsc.mugen
jackpal.androidterm
ru.org.amip.ClockSync
eu.chainfire.supersu
eu.chainfire.supersu.pro
com.ryosoftware.adbw
com.googlecode.droidwall.free
com.noshufou.android.su
de.schaeuffelhut.android.openvpn
de.schaeuffelhut.android.openvpn.installer
com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts
com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
com.geeksoft.screenshot
com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro
com.ghostsq.commander
ws.plattner.cifsmanager
mobi.pruss.superdim
com.force.timezonefixer
com.bigtincan.android.adfree
Caller process tree is walked till init, if match is found, access is granted.
How to install?
Via adb shell:
Code:
adb push su /system/xbin/
adb shell chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su
adb push dsc.su_list /system/etc
adb shell chown root.root /system/etc/dsc.su_list
adb shell chmod 644 /system/etc/dsc.su_list
Note that you have to manually add entries to white list (/system/etc/dsc.su_list) to grant root access in form of app full Java class name. For example, it's com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup for Titanium Backup.
As pointed by dr911, works in multiuser environment (being a linux binary).
Currenly SimpleSU supports two command formats:
Usual: su -c 'make me a sandwich'. Note that only "-c" works now. Seems to be enough though. Command simply passed to the shell.
Legacy (as seen in Google/Android su source): su username make me a sandwich. Shell is not executed in this case, so no environment variables right now in this format.
Have fun,
Sergei.
Changelog:
02.04.2013: v0.7. ":service" suffix granted root access for already granted app, more logging on reject. (0.6 had only more logging)
27.11.2012: GUI updated - forgot about remounting /system in rw mode. Attached to this post.
21.11.2012: GUI done. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34439975&postcount=41
14.11.2012: v0.5. LD_LIBRARY_PATH fixup (taken from ChainsDD), pointed by Rupert Rawnsley. Also some legacy format command-line handling changed. Also, insecure version added (no checks made, asked=granted).
11.11.2012: v0.4. Code cleanup, no longer beta, revised and fixed code with potential string overflows.
09.11.2012: v0.3b. Code changed to allow legacy format command execution.
09.11.2012: v0.2b. Fixed call with multiply parameters. OpenVPN installer works. Dynamic linking, so very small binary. Logging to system log.
07.11.2012: Fixed segmentation fault on reject, added version and build date, removed debug info.

A request:
If somebody owns Pro/Elite/other commercial Superuser or SuperSU - would you provide it's full Java class name?
For example, it's
eu.chainfire.supersu
com.noshufou.android.su
for free versions.

eu.chainfire.supersu.pro
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Can I avoid these little delays (the appearing popup of SuperSU or Superuser) with this alternative?
And if I have Superuser preinstalled can I delete it and are there other files which belongs to it and can be deleted?
Thank you for sharing your work

com.noshufou.android.su.elite for Superuser Elite

Hi
Have you noticed any improvement in terms of speed etc? Is superuser really that heavy? How much RAM can i get by using this and ditching the superuser app? We can use this in our Galaxy 3 forum !

Get the list of all android activities from here
http://activities.droidicon.com/

Androidmarketuser said:
Can I avoid these little delays (the appearing popup of SuperSU or Superuser) with this alternative?
And if I have Superuser preinstalled can I delete it and are there other files which belongs to it and can be deleted?
Thank you for sharing your work
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Delete system/xbin/su and uninstall your superuser app from the system.

Oh. Looks SimpleSU got in news
Androidmarketuser said:
Can I avoid these little delays (the appearing popup of SuperSU or Superuser) with this alternative?
And if I have Superuser preinstalled can I delete it and are there other files which belongs to it and can be deleted?
Thank you for sharing your work
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You won't experience any delays - but in cost of manually editing the list. And no popups, it's simply a linux binary. After replacing su binary you may uninstall Java part.
Shree_Jamdar said:
Have you noticed any improvement in terms of speed etc? Is superuser really that heavy? How much RAM can i get by using this and ditching the superuser app? We can use this in our Galaxy 3 forum !
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I did experience lags when using Superuser and SuperSU. I don't think modern device would benefit from SimpleSU. I expect to free 15-20MB. Good for Streak with 512MB.
I may eventually write a list editor, but most probably won't.
Again, this tool would do as preinstalled SU solution in Custom ROM (though i can't test >2.3 compatibility):
Grant predefined (and included in ROM) apps the superuser rights.
Allow end-user to choose and install he's preffered SU solution right from Play Store.
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Have fun,
Sergei

_n0p_ said:
You won't experience any delays - but in cost of manually editing the list. And no popups, it's simply a linux binary. After replacing su binary you may uninstall Java part.
I did experience lags when using Superuser and SuperSU. I don't think modern device would benefit from SimpleSU. I expect to free 15-20MB. Good for Streak with 512MB.
I may eventually write a list editor, but most probably won't.
Again, this tool would do as preinstalled SU solution in Custom ROM (though i can't test >2.3 compatibility):
Grant predefined (and included in ROM) apps the superuser rights.
Allow end-user to choose and install he's preffered SU solution right from Play Store.
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Have fun,
Sergei
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Exactly what I searched, thanks :good:
I will test it on my old Desire with Android 4.1, I can tell you whether it's compatible or not.

nice tool...very lite. i m using this in extreme barebone roms for my galaxy mini. really nice, but the problem is only some apps r being granted permissions, some denied.
i hope u increase the list of activities. then this is a hit for me
good luck..

Android_United said:
nice tool...very lite. i m using this in extreme barebone roms for my galaxy mini. really nice, but the problem is only some apps r being granted permissions, some denied.
i hope u increase the list of activities. then this is a hit for me
good luck..
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Can you provide an example of app you have added to the access list, but it didn't work?

i looked in the op and still dont understand how to install?? flash the simple SU zip in recovery.. then what???

evo401 said:
i looked in the op and still dont understand how to install?? flash the simple SU zip in recovery.. then what???
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if you couldnt read/understand the OP, then your probably better off sticking with SuperSU or SuperUser...
Heres my non-developer understanding (potentially flawed):
Its a binary, with manual entry's (IE text editing) of pre-approved apps, it doesnt have a frontend/gui like SuperSU or SuperUser which allow you to graphically chose what to allow and what to deny...
OP: I like it so far, as for your thoughts on a graphical editor, I for one would love to see one, and before I get jumped for saying then whats the difference between the other options, an editor would be short and sweet, open, edit list, close, ram once again free (since that is the concern), instead of having it stay resident in RAM...
On that note, if I may, there are tools like Rays Toolbox and Android Tuner (formerly system tuner), that I would like to put in a feature request for them to add an editor in the app (Android Tuner already has a few editor's, adding a SimpleSU editor would just add to the overall completeness of the toolkit) to edit the list for SimpleSU, with your permission of course!
Thanks again!

Latest version working on Galaxy fit !!! It really imporves performance on low ram(We got 256mb) devices maybe OP might consider sharing it by moving thread to a more general location on xda rather than on a device forum my thoughts.

Dark Passenger said:
Latest version working on Galaxy fit !!! It really imporves performance on low ram(We got 256mb) devices maybe OP might consider sharing it by moving thread to a more general location on xda rather than on a device forum my thoughts.
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Yes, exactly.. it works on galaxy y duos and galaxy yseries.. its better to move it to android app development section may be? as it will get more support there i feel.. Please do consider op.. And thanks for this cool app.. Its awesome. And i dont think it needs an editor, as we can have editors from many apps .. i have around 4-5 apps which has editors.. surely users who use this app will be bit advanced users..
and i bet all of them will have file editors.. and all file explorer apps comes with editors nowadays.. well , just my thoughts.. but if you can keep the file browser to bare minimum and keep size of apk less.. then i would surely like to see it too
i am hoping to use this from now on.. so i will give review for new updates.. have you pushed it to play store? i think you should do that.. many will like this idea!
Thanks again..
As far as i understood we can edit it to add new apk names to give permission.. Because Android_united kinda confused me.. So, asked this again.. i did use it and it did worked.. its just may be he didnt see that?

Works like a charm! The only problem I had is that I was doing this through Terminal Emulator, and for some reason, when i did all this, superuser perrmisions were not granted for Terminal Emulator. After a little digging i found that i have to add this line
Code:
jackpal.androidterm2
and leave the one that's there by default
Code:
jackpal.androidterm
to the dsc.su_list
Now it works, i have SU for Terminal Emulator, Adfree, and i added SetDNS (Impossible to use Google play on CM7.2 without it )

I like the idea of this but be extra careful to only whitelist activities you really use.
I could imagine a malware somehow managing to enter your system and masquerading as one of the prepopulated entries in dsc.su_list, though of course no such vulnerability exists so far.

Thank you for feedback.
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I cannot publish it on Play Store - it's not an Android app. To publish it, i need to write SimpleSU Installer, or something like that (see below).
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Regarding editor - it would be nice if someone else would write it I really don't expect to have enough free time required.
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A 0.4 version i consider as stable (revised potentially bad code with possible string overflows) attached to first post.
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Malware that could act as Java class - i thought of several scenarios, but any requres root access beforehand. And if you install an app - it's your responsibily to be careful.
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Have fun,
Sergei

_n0p_ said:
Can you provide an example of app you have added to the access list, but it didn't work?
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titanium backup, es-file explorer. i tested wit only these 2. as these 2 weren't gaining root access, so i stopped using this. if u want me to test wit more apps, i can help u out.
will be using this surely once it receives more updates :good:
:good: gud luck..

[ROM][4.2] Android 4.2 for Nerds

Here is my new ASOP distribution. I made no changes to the GUI but unlock all hidden Features and install BusyBox and a terminal. Superuser.apk doesn't work anymore with 4.2, so I have written quick-and-dirty replacement. But be warned: It gives alls apps root rights without asking. Install only apps you really trust. There is a new command "setup-swap". You can create or delete a swap file with it, if you need more memory. "install-gapps" doesn't work currently.
The "install-gnu" plug-in is much bigger now. It supports I18N and UTF-8 now. Your terminal is in the same language you set in the Android config. And I have added more programming languages, too. So if you want a real GNU environment on your Tablet, just type "install-gnu" on the command line. A Bluetooth keyboard is highly recommended.
Because of the December bug here is version 4.2.1 now:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
My public key is here and here is the signature.
You install it like a factory firmware, so you need "fastboot" in your "PATH", then run "flash.sh". Warning: All data will be overwritten.

Supersu
x-alina said:
Superuser.apk doesn't work anymore with 4.2, so I have written quick-and-dirty replacement
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Rom sounds good, might flash it, but about superuser, it hasn't worked very well since ICS was introduced (IMO), i have alsways used SuperSU, although 4.2 doesn't have full multi user settings on SuperSU yet, it has been patched to work. Just sayin XD
Also, have you thought about making some of these things flashable (like the install GNU and setup Swap) as I would love these alongside Paranoid android XD
Awesome stuff though =D

Thanks for your work! will test this out!

Nice work, will test it in some time.

All Mirrors are up and running now.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Android 4.2.1 for Nerds
Because of the December bug here is version 4.2.1 now:
Mirror 1
Mirror 2

I'll test and sent you feedback...

x-alina said:
Here is my new ASOP distribution. I made no changes to the GUI but unlock all hidden Features and install BusyBox and a terminal. Superuser.apk doesn't work anymore with 4.2, so I have written quick-and-dirty replacement. But be warned: It gives alls apps root rights without asking. Install only apps you really trust. There is a new command "setup-swap". You can create or delete a swap file with it, if you need more memory. "install-gapps" doesn't work currently.
Try this mod for root permissions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663222
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[UPDATE]Awesome MOD enable/switch easily multiprofile in Leaked MI6 (android 4.3)

How to do it exactly...
First Method using ADB/Terminal Emulator​
1) you need to flash stock rom from here N7100 Note 2 4.3 Leak MI6 Download
2) then root it from dr.ketan's thread Here
3) set up google account and download android terminal emulator (totally free) from here :
Android Terminal Emulator
4) write down this without any brackets...
su
pm get-max-users (should show 1)
setprop fw.max_users (some number above 2)
pm create-user (username here)
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5) now go to setting and see users will be enabled in """more""" tab (((((((( Settings>>more>>users>> ))))))
6) then you'll be switched to that account and start again setting up whole phone as it was when flashed stock..
7) voila you have multi user restricted.
8) no knox on secondary users... happy
9) Reboot takes you to admin accont. you can also manage profile with ""TASKER"" or any other app specailly like profile switchers if any not seen you can contribute.. or script
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Second Method:​
::::::::::::::::::::::: AlterNative Using App :::::::::::::::::::::::::::​you can also use this awesome app :::::
SwitchMe Multiple Accounts
its damn too awesome... evaluating it right now...
its good too but gives all users all settings you can restrict it too just use that app and donate if you like.​
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::::::::::::: Switch Multi user from lockscreen:::::::::::::​
Es File Explorer and create a new file and name it "users.sh". Edit it with a text editor and type
Code:
[SIZE="6"]#!system/bin/sh
setprop fw.max_users 5
[/SIZE]
Save after this of course as "users.sh"
then go to terminal emulator and type
Code:
[SIZE="6"]su
chmod 755 /storage/emulated/0/users.sh[/SIZE]
Assuming the path to "users.sh" is " /storage/emulated/0/users.sh"
Next, open Script Manager and click Browse as root.
Navigate to "users.sh" through the Script manager.
Once "users.sh" is found, click on it. Then make sure "is script" is ticked and the icon for superuser and run at boot are lit up.
GO ahead and hit save and you should be done.
All this is assuming you already have at least one more user other than primary already setup.
This will set the Users tab in settings to come up everytime your phone boots up.
REMEMBER TO SWITCH USERS ON 4.2 YOU MUST HAVE Auto-ROTATE ENABLED AND ROTATE YOUR LOCKSCREEN TO LANDSCAPE
or use this app..
4.2 multiple user enabler root
everytime run it after reboot wont take time but you ll get what u want in settings and lockscreen.
source : Go to there
thnanks : dr.ketan , rayblo , wagnervaz , And Trái Tim leaked to us by VN forum
and so many others... sorry if i forgot anybody else's name.
also switching by monstaX

Thanx
Link added to mod thread
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

added to leaked post! thnx

sorry but what is multiprofile for??
are this like Guest Mode on LG??

spiderio said:
sorry but what is multiprofile for??
are this like Guest Mode on LG??
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2 user can use phone but admin can restrict other created user..
for dirty friends.
adn dont know about guest mode .. will have to search.

Well, I created one more user, set it up and everything.. But how can I switch to that account ? I'm on 4.3 and lockscreen won't go to Landscape.
EDIT: Problem solved with Ultimate Rotation Control. Thanks.

su
pm get-max-users (should show 1)
setprop fw.max_users (some number above 2)
pm create-user (username here)
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These instructions seems NOT to work for this rom from DrKetan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472270
su works fine
pm get-max-users (should show 1) show 1
setprop fw.max_users (some number above 2) i set 4
if i do this : pm get-max-users now my max users is 4
tricky part start here : pm create-user myuser
return me this : Killed
if i go to the settings / more / users i can see there is the new user menu
if i use the GUI to add new users, the same behavior happen, device just vibrate twice and kill the app
then when i reboot the whole process is gone, users is nowhere to be seen and i have to start back from begining to get the users appear in the settings more menu.
i feel i'm missing something or maybe this method is not totally adapted for this pre-rooted rom ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472270
I dont like the second method SwitchMe Multiple Accounts because it does not behave like android 4.3 multi user feature is intended to work
seems to create some kind of new partition for each user, and by re installing each app even though they are already installed in the root user.
any help to have multi user on this pre-rooted stock android 4.3 rom working fine would be greatly appreciated

Works great ok Hurricane V5 (MI6).
Cheers for this.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

[CM12/12.1-UPDATED] S4 Display Color Profiles for CyanogenMod 11, 12, 12.1

### CM12(.1) UPDATE ### (see bottom)
Hey Folks,
are you also tired of the oversaturated colors of the S4 amoled display??
I found out that the S4minisettings.apk, that was originally developed for the S4 Mini by @F4k to regulate the saturation and other colour concerning features, does the job for the S4 aswell! It works very similar to the colour profiles built into samsung stock roms.
After installation you can find a new settings option "advanced settings" in systemsettings/display just like they're are built in into the carbon roms.
Installation:
Download the apk from the link below.
Then you have to manually put the s4minisettings.apk to /system/app and after that it's very important to set ownership and permissions as follows:
Owner: root, root
Permissions: rw,r,r (644)
reboot!
The main option to reduce the saturation is called "Mode - Set the mDNIe mode". I choose "natural" and the oversaturation of the display is gone!
Some other options don't apply until you switch screen off an on once.
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The apk can be downloaded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2443961&d=1386605141
original thread here (search for F4K's post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558702&page=11
you may also want to have a look at s4miniarchive who did a good article/video about it:
http://www.s4miniarchive.com/2014/01/enable-color-saturation-galaxy-s4-mini-cyanogenmod11.html
all thanks go to @F4k for creating this nice apk!
###CM12(.1)-Instructions###
So, f4k made a new lollipop version of this tool S4MiniSettings and built it into his S4 Mini cm12 rom. I extracted it and offer it to you for download.
Instructions:
- extract zip
- copy the folder "S4Minisettings" to /system/app folder
- set permissions of the folder to rwxr-xr-x (755), the apk to rw-r--r-- (644)
- reboot
- after reboot there is a new icon in the app drawer
- if you prefered the setting "natural" from the kitkat version, now choose "movie"
Notes:
- Important: SELinux level higher than "strikt"/"enforcing" is needed to write to system folder and/or set permissions, and the apk to be loaded at boot. Custom kernels like Alucard mostly got SELinux set to "moderat".
- Don't be confused about the app name - it does work with the S4 - definitely!

Doesn't S4 4.4.2 have this by default? I can do same changes through my Display settings - no need for additional apk.

I use kernel perseus to better experience with real colors.
Enviado do meu GT-I9500

creage said:
Doesn't S4 4.4.2 have this by default? I can do same changes through my Display settings - no need for additional apk.
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The "S4" has this by default in the Touchwiz ROM it ships with, but this thread is about CyanogenMod.
Speaking of which, it possible to adjust color cast in CM11 on my Note 8.0 under Display/Display Advanced. Maybe this feature will also come to CM11 on the i9500.

When i reboot nothing happends :/ i have everything like you said, bit it doestn appear. I have cm 11 snapshot m3, help?

Or does this only work on nightlies build?? :crying:

elmaku said:
When i reboot nothing happends :/ i have everything like you said, bit it doestn appear. I have cm 11 snapshot m3, help?
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Did you set the permissions and owner correctly? Otherwise it can't work.

Peter Semper said:
Did you set the permissions and owner correctly? Otherwise it can't work.
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the permissions are exactly like you have it, but still its not working. It doesnt scan my apps when I reboot :/. Also worth noting, every time i go to see the permissions or change it it says in a square. "The current file system is read-only. Do you want to remount as read-write and continue the operation?" I click yes, then i change it rw--r--r and reboot and nothing happends. When I go check it againg is the same prosses all over againg.
Edit: Also, in my settings I have Display & lights instead of "Display" as the video shows. I know nothing and I understand this may be a dumb question, but it may had to do with the problem? sorry.

Over-saturated colours of S4? Oh Dear Lord :|

elmaku said:
the permissions are exactly like you have it, but still its not working. It doesnt scan my apps when I reboot :/. Also worth noting, every time i go to see the permissions or change it it says in a square. "The current file system is read-only. Do you want to remount as read-write and continue the operation?" I click yes, then i change it rw--r--r and reboot and nothing happends. When I go check it againg is the same prosses all over againg.
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Which file manager do you use? "root explorer" i.e. has sometimes problems and sais it's write protected. I use "root browser" which does a good job, mostly.

devilsdouble said:
Over-saturated colours of S4? Oh Dear Lord :|
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killjoy

Peter Semper said:
Which file manager do you use? "root explorer" i.e. has sometimes problems and sais it's write protected. I use "root browser" which does a good job, mostly.
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I have used both! and none of them works when I reboot . Man what a bad luck I have.

elmaku said:
I have used both! and none of them works when I reboot . Man what a bad luck I have.
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And also tried the file manager provided with cm 11? Just have to "unleash" it in the options, I mean enable root mode.

Peter Semper said:
And also tried the file manager provided with cm 11? Just have to "unleash" it in the options.
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Nope... just tried it and it doesnt optimize the apps when rebooting. I'm stuck.

elmaku said:
Nope... just tried it and it doesnt optimize the apps when rebooting. I'm stuck.
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Very strange, you must have done something wrong.

Peter Semper said:
Very strange, you must have done something wrong.
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I really don't understand :/... It is just not detecting it... maybe an option I have enable? I hate these saturated colors... :/ maybe it is only on nightlies?

Another options
splitterzelle said:
Hey Folks,
are you also tired of the oversaturated colours of the S4 amoled display??
I found out that the S4minisettings.apk, that was originally developed for the S4 Mini by F4K to regulate the saturation and other colour concerning features, does the job for the S4 aswell! It works very similar to the colour profiles built into samsung stock roms.
....
The apk can be downloaded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2443961&d=1386605141
....
all thanks go to F4K for creating this nice apk!
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This apk requires way too many permissions for the task it performs... Suspicious...
There is another option: KTweaker tool which comes with Ktoonsez kernels also allows to modify this setting (works with CM11 kernel, not only with Ktoonsez) .
After all this setting can be set via kernel "/sys" filesystem. From terminal emulator execute command:
Code:
echo 2 > /sys/class/mdnie/mdnie/mode
To make this change permanent (survive reboots and ROM updates) one may use init.d supplied with CM11, and create additional script in /data/local/ (in this location script will survive CM update).
Seems like init.d in CM11-M10 doesn't start scripts in /data/local/userinit.d/ directory, so the only option is to place script code to /data/local/userinit.sh
Permissions of this script must be set to 0755 (-rwxr-xr-x).
For anyone who interested in adopting this method I've prepared template script (also it sets some other available screen options, not only mode):
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
# For SGS4 screen mode can be chosen from:
# 0 - STANDARD
# 1 - DYNAMIC
# 2 - MOVIE
# 3 - NATURAL
echo 3 > /sys/class/mdnie/mdnie/mode
# For SGS4 screen scenario can be chosen from:
# 0 - UI_MODE
# 1 - VIDEO_MODE
# 2 - VIDEO_WARM_MODE
# 3 - VIDEO_COLD_MODE
# 4 - CAMERA_MODE
# 5 - NAVI
# 6 - GALLERY_MODE
# 7 - VT_MODE
# 8 - BROWSER
# 9 - eBOOK
echo 0 > /sys/class/mdnie/mdnie/scenario
# Other parameters are boolean: 0 - Disabled, 1 - Enabled
echo 0 > /sys/class/mdnie/mdnie/negative
echo 0 > /sys/class/mdnie/mdnie/outdoor
Additionally I've prepared TWRP (CWM should work also, but I've not tested) installable version of this script (see attachment).
In that case if you dislike my default setting you'll need to unpack it, edit "data/local/userinit.sh" and pack it back using zip.
PS
This MAY work with other Samsung AMOLED devices. I can confirm that it works with galaxy tab 7.7 (p6800).

qolob said:
This apk requires way too many permissions for the task it performs... Suspicious...
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It's not suspicious in any way! The developer f4k who wrote this little apk is a very honorable guy, just have a look at his profile and all of the work he does...
This apk does the job perfectly and doesn't do any harm to nothing.
Your remark/comment is very unnessessary here. So why don't you go start a thread your own instead of lousing this one up?

splitterzelle said:
It's not suspicious in any way! The developer f4k who wrote this little apk is a very honorable guy, just have a look at his profile and all of the work he does...
This apk does the job perfectly and doesn't do any harm to nothing.
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I'm not trying to blame anyone in anything.
I'm not a pro in android programming and maybe such permissions are implied to all apk's that manage system settings.
However I can't see any reason for app that manages screen settings to require permissions to make calls, access user contacts etc. and it seems suspicious to me. That's all.
splitterzelle said:
Your remark/comment is very unnessessary here. So why don't you go start a thread your own instead of lousing this one up?
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When I was searching how to setup screen settings in CM11 on SGS4 I've found only this thread. And when I've managed to solve this problem with alternative method I've decided that other users maybe interested in this information. I've posted to Your thread because I thought that it is a good idea to post all possible solutions for 'S4 amoled display colour profiles with cyanogenmod 11' in one thread to help other people find them quickly and in one place.
Sorry if I was wrong and violated something.

qolob said:
I'm not trying to blame anyone in anything.
I'm not a pro in android programming and maybe such permissions are implied to all apk's that manage system settings.
However I can't see any reason for app that manages screen settings to require permissions to make calls, access user contacts etc.
...
Sorry if I was wrong and violated something.
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Mostly when there are high ranking permissions for an app requested, it isn't because of maliciousness of the author, it's often just carelessness of the creator not deactivating them in the building tool's presets he uses.
And after all, just don't be so mistrustful about things coming from senior xda developers......
This method I announced here is very simple to install, safe and works perfectly even with the latest nightlies so far.