[Guide] Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532 F/G/M) How to flash stock ROM and other goodies - Samsung Galaxy J2 Guides, News, & Discussion

[Guide] Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532 F/G/M) How to flash stock ROM and other goodies - Samsung Galaxy J2 Guides, News, & Discussion

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Welcome to my first ever guide
The reason I am making this guide is because I've been asked a lot on how to flash back to stock via Odin and that concerns me a bit. Flashing back to stock is the FIRST thing you should ever learn how to do when it comes to modifying anything on your phone.
Not only will this be a life-saver if you accidentally modify something on your phone when you shouldn't, but also this is a great way to start from scratch if you just want a clean start with your phone.
The steps and information I'm about to share could technically work for any Samsung phone (granted you have the correct files), but I will focus mainly on flashing my Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M, but could also work obviously with G532F and G532G) since it's the phone I can easily flash and re-flash over and over again and I can share step by step the process on how to do it. Also I want to keep editing this guide to add a few things that are relevant to this phone (maybe future tutorials and such) since this is a relatively new phone, there aren't many tutorials to begin with.
Also, I should warn you: This is the very first guide I ever do, so I may skip on small, maybe crucial details of this process. I am not responsible to any damage your phone suffers due to you following this tutorial/guide to flash back to stock. There is little chance something can go wrong when doing this, but you are doing it under YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Anyway, let's begin.
What you need:
1. A PC
2. The will to use the SEARCH function or search in Google when you run into a problem that may or may not be listed in this guide
Downloads:
1. Samsung USB Drivers
2. Download the latest version of Odin
3. The latest firmware of your phone (Use google to search for it, recommended sites are Updato and Sammobile)
And now, for the tutorial:
REMINDER: This will erase/factory reset your phone. It will erase everything including media.
1. Turn your phone off
2. Enter download mode by holding the HOME button + Volume Down + Power button at the same time (hold all three together)
3. Your phone will warn you about installing custom OS and such and will ask you to either continue (press the VOL + button) or cancel (VOL - button), you want to choose "Continue"
4. You are now in Download Mode
5. Open Odin and connect your phone to your PC via USB
6. Odin should have detected your phone by showing something like 0:[COM#] in the ID:COM section
7. Unzip the firmware file you downloaded (from either Updato or Sammobile)
8. Click on BL and locate the files you unzipped, choose the BL file (should be named something like BL_G532XXXX(etc...).tar.md5
9. Do the same for AP, CP and CSC
10. Hit start and let Odin do its magic
11. After Odin is finished, it will re-start the phone, wait patiently for the phone to load up
12. You should now have your phone back safely to stock and ready for use
This is a very simple procedure, but if you feel like you missed anything or have a question, let me know.
How to root your Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532 F/M/G)
At the time of this guide, there are actually 3 methods to root this phone. I will not explain how to root your phone in this guide, I will only give you links on the actual guides. Please be sure to read the respective guides and make sure to give thanks to the authors
Here they are:
Guide 1: This is the very first guide that was made to root this phone. This guide, however, relies on having firmware on your phone that is outdated and will not work with newer firmware. It is simple if you have the correct firmware, however. Thanks to @hernankano for this tutorial!
Guide 2: This is another great tutorial on how to root your phone, however it's also restricted on using it on a specific firmware that is listed on the guide. It is recommended that you only attempt to root this way if you have the firmware specified on the guide since it might be incompatible with future firmware releases. Thanks to @ashyx for this tutorial!
Guide 3: This is what I consider the easiest and best way to currently (and probably ever) root your phone as it is done with a ported version of TWRP. This is the most compatible with all firmware versions! Again, thanks to @ashyx for his amazing work on porting TWRP and making this tutorial to root the phone.
If you feel we can make this guide better, please let me know to add anything that could be missing or if you have questions on procedures for this phone.
My vision is to have an all-in-one guide where everything is listed, but of course, this is barely my first guide so it might take a while to get there.
Thank you for reading.

My personal recommendation!
Turn this storage hungry piece of crap into a somewhat decent phone
Hey guys, it's been a while since I made this guide to return to stock, which is the most basic of things! Since I've made this guide, there have been a couple of interesting things going on. For one, I finally learned how to modify an updater-script for flashable ROMs and I've been very busy creating scripts to debloat this phone. I have also started seeing "ports" for the J2 Prime (finally) and tried a couple myself. They're pretty decent, but there are a couple of problems I've seen in them. For one, THEY'RE NOT DEBLOATED!. What does this mean? That these ports still have all the "crapware" that Samsung likes to shove in their phones, slowing them down and taking up so much precious space, space that this phone does not have. So I've gotten myself to work and developed three different debloat scripts that will make this phone at least decent
So here's my personal recommendation to have a decent J2 Prime with plenty of space to download lots and lots of apps
I also recommend getting an external SD card and setting it up as adoptable storage, which I will also include in this "guide"
Let's begin!
Downloads: (explanations of which one to use in the following steps)(Also, please read the original threads, they have warnings I need you to READ!)
Standard debloat script (Original thread: here)
DebloatX with S8 icons and launcher(Original thread: here)
DebloatX with just S8 launcher(Original thread: here)
* Now, I don't know how much you've been messing around with your J2 Prime, so if you follow this guide my first recommendation is that you flash stock via Odin to get this phone back to fully working stock, guide on the post above
* I will also need you to activate developer options in settings and make sure "USB Debugging" and "OEM Unlock" are enabled
* After you've flashed stock ROM and made sure that USB Debugging and OEM unlock are enabled, flash TWRP
* Then, reboot to recovery and format /data
* After that, you will now flash one of the three files I provided above. Here is a brief explanation of what each one is and does:
Standard debloat script This is the fist script I ever made. This will erase all crapware Samsung added to this phone and leave you only the essential apps. This will keep stock UI, this is NOT a custom ROM. This will give you almost 3 GB of storage free! Use this if you want the most bloat removed! (Read the warnings on the original thread)
DebloatX with S8 icons and launcher This is similiar to the standard debloat script. The difference is that this adds S8 launcher and S8 icons, as well as a few features that were added on some S8 ports. This will give you aprox. 2.5 GB of storage, it's pretty good! (Read the warnings on the original thread)
DebloatX V2 (just s8 launcher) This is the same as DebloatX only difference is that I removed S8 icons here. I did this because Samsung's email app crashes with S8 icons and it's an app I really use, so I removed s8 icons and a lot of s8 features.
* Root via the method you choose (SuperSU or Magisk)
* Flash the dm-verity zip listed on any of my tutorials
* Once you've flashed the file that you prefer, reboot your phone and normally start your phone
* The first thing you should do is remove any additional apps you might not want and that my script might not have removed
* After that, go to the Google Play and let all apps update
* Now, download an app called "Root Essentials" (you can download: here
* You should open up the app and go to "Storage"
* Follow the instructions to set up your SD card as adoptable storage
* Choose that the default app installation location be the SD card
* Start downloading all your apps
There, your phone should now be at least usable! Have fun

after i follow all the instruction, my phone not response anything. Just black screen. Is there something wrong?

shafyqsod said:
after i follow all the instruction, my phone not response anything. Just black screen. Is there something wrong?
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What is your phone model, what firmware did you download and where did you download it from?

ShaDisNX255 said:
What is your phone model, what firmware did you download and where did you download it from?
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samsung j2 prime sm-g532g/ds.
View attachment 4284906
i download it from here.
HTML:
http://www.indofirmware.site/2017/06/samsung-galaxy-j2-prime-sm-g532g.html

shafyqsod said:
samsung j2 prime sm-g532g/ds.
View attachment 4284906
i download it from here.
HTML:
http://www.indofirmware.site/2017/06/samsung-galaxy-j2-prime-sm-g532g.html
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Does your phone or computer react at all if you connect it via USB?

ShaDisNX255 said:
Does your phone or computer react at all if you connect it via USB?
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yes, everything react normal. no failure. i wait after finish flash. but it take too long.

shafyqsod said:
yes, everything react normal. no failure. i wait after finish flash. but it take too long.
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It's normal to take 10 to 15 minutes on first boot

Any recommended ROM for SM G532G?

leonkilat said:
Any recommended ROM for SM G532G?
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No, there might be a few ROMs but I've never seen a stable custom ROM. All I can recommend is my script to remove bloat from your phone

Added my personal recomendation on post #2

GF32F
is it possible to flash G532G ROM onto G532F ?
i want to do it to have Enhanced 4G LTE mode.

prinzNeo said:
is it possible to flash G532G ROM onto G532F ?
i want to do it to have Enhanced 4G LTE mode.
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From what I know, it COULD be possible, but you might experience small bugs like maybe WiFi working slow or bluetooth, small stuff like that.
But I wouldn't recommend it. Why are you trying to flash a G532G ROM?

ShaDisNX255 said:
From what I know, it COULD be possible, but you might experience small bugs like maybe WiFi working slow or bluetooth, small stuff like that.
But I wouldn't recommend it. Why are you trying to flash a G532G ROM?
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i want to get "voLTE" option in my phone.
the indian version of the phone/rom(G532G) should have enhanced 4G LTE mode.
my phone (G532F) doesnt have it and that's why i want to flash it.

Hi bro
Can give me custom recovery for g532f???

I flashed successfully. G532g/ds. During first boot, everything is slow and very difficult to setup. I cant get past the welcome and wifi setup. What could be wrong? Checked autore boot and f reset time. Bl ap cp csc were all attach on odin.

Does flashing a locked J2 Pro with unlocked firmware unlocks it?

GnMrty said:
Does flashing a locked J2 Pro with unlocked firmware unlocks it?
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If by locked you mean network lock then no, won't matter what firmware you use it will always be network locked until you unlock it with a code or with a carrier

SM-G532G/DS | System Settings crash when Fixing Text to Speech Accessibility
ShaDisNX255 said:
My personal recommendation!
Turn this storage hungry piece of crap into a somewhat decent phone
Hey guys, it's been a while since I made this guide to return to stock, which is the most basic of things! Since I've made this guide, there have been a couple of interesting things going on. For one, I finally learned how to modify an updater-script for flashable ROMs and I've been very busy creating scripts to debloat this phone. I have also started seeing "ports" for the J2 Prime (finally) and tried a couple myself. They're pretty decent, but there are a couple of problems I've seen in them. For one, THEY'RE NOT DEBLOATED!. What does this mean? That these ports still have all the "crapware" that Samsung likes to shove in their phones, slowing them down and taking up so much precious space, space that this phone does not have. So I've gotten myself to work and developed three different debloat scripts that will make this phone at least decent
So here's my personal recommendation to have a decent J2 Prime with plenty of space to download lots and lots of apps
I also recommend getting an external SD card and setting it up as adoptable storage, which I will also include in this "guide"
Let's begin!
Downloads: (explanations of which one to use in the following steps)(Also, please read the original threads, they have warnings I need you to READ!)
Standard debloat script (Original thread: here)
DebloatX with S8 icons and launcher(Original thread: here)
DebloatX with just S8 launcher(Original thread: here)
* Now, I don't know how much you've been messing around with your J2 Prime, so if you follow this guide my first recommendation is that you flash stock via Odin to get this phone back to fully working stock, guide on the post above
* I will also need you to activate developer options in settings and make sure "USB Debugging" and "OEM Unlock" are enabled
* After you've flashed stock ROM and made sure that USB Debugging and OEM unlock are enabled, flash TWRP
* Then, reboot to recovery and format /data
* After that, you will now flash one of the three files I provided above. Here is a brief explanation of what each one is and does:
Standard debloat script This is the fist script I ever made. This will erase all crapware Samsung added to this phone and leave you only the essential apps. This will keep stock UI, this is NOT a custom ROM. This will give you almost 3 GB of storage free! Use this if you want the most bloat removed! (Read the warnings on the original thread)
DebloatX with S8 icons and launcher This is similiar to the standard debloat script. The difference is that this adds S8 launcher and S8 icons, as well as a few features that were added on some S8 ports. This will give you aprox. 2.5 GB of storage, it's pretty good! (Read the warnings on the original thread)
DebloatX V2 (just s8 launcher) This is the same as DebloatX only difference is that I removed S8 icons here. I did this because Samsung's email app crashes with S8 icons and it's an app I really use, so I removed s8 icons and a lot of s8 features.
* Root via the method you choose (SuperSU or Magisk)
* Flash the dm-verity zip listed on any of my tutorials
* Once you've flashed the file that you prefer, reboot your phone and normally start your phone
* The first thing you should do is remove any additional apps you might not want and that my script might not have removed
* After that, go to the Google Play and let all apps update
* Now, download an app called "Root Essentials" (you can download: here
* You should open up the app and go to "Storage"
* Follow the instructions to set up your SD card as adoptable storage
* Choose that the default app installation location be the SD card
* Start downloading all your apps
There, your phone should now be at least usable! Have fun
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When I successfully flash the standard debloat script, the text to speech engines was gone/uninstalled.
Some apps that I use need Accessibility Permissions, and it says that the language of the app isn't the same with the text to speech engine, and when redirected to the Text to Speech, System Settings crashes.
When I go to the Text to Speech settings page manually, it just keeps on loading and I can see that the Default Language is Chinese, and even after installing Google Text to Speech Engine, and/or Samsung Text to Speech Engine (both ways), it just keeps on loading.
I believe that the debloat script, and/or update binary script files is responsible, as I reflashed the stock ROM, rooted it, and flash no-verity-no-encrypt, and it worked just fine.
Is it also possible to not to format the data, and factory data reset the script? What would be the consequences if it didn't format and factory reset? Is it also possible to add some other apps in the script that removes applications, if so, what are the precautions and consequences?
Phone: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Dual SIM Version SM-G532G | Philippines SMART

Oh yeah, there are a couple of problems with deleting so much stuff from the phone. I honestly did this way back then when I was learning. I don't recommend it now a days. Honestly, you're better off just using stock without this script.
lliearnia said:
When I successfully flash the standard debloat script, the text to speech engines was gone/uninstalled.
Some apps that I use need Accessibility Permissions, and it says that the language of the app isn't the same with the text to speech engine, and when redirected to the Text to Speech, System Settings crashes.
When I go to the Text to Speech settings page manually, it just keeps on loading and I can see that the Default Language is Chinese, and even after installing Google Text to Speech Engine, and/or Samsung Text to Speech Engine (both ways), it just keeps on loading.
I believe that the debloat script, and/or update binary script files is responsible, as I reflashed the stock ROM, rooted it, and flash no-verity-no-encrypt, and it worked just fine.
Is it also possible to not to format the data, and factory data reset the script? What would be the consequences if it didn't format and factory reset? Is it also possible to add some other apps in the script that removes applications, if so, what are the precautions and consequences?
Phone: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime Dual SIM Version SM-G532G | Philippines SMART
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[ROM][DISCONTINUED] Huawei U8836D / Ascend G500 Pro (MT6577) custom ROMs (ICS)

Hello everyone!
In this thread you'll find all my custom ROMs for Huawei U8836D / Ascend G500 Pro (MT6577) smartphone (also known as Huawei Shine). Please be sure to read this carefully in order to avoid unnecessary questions.
Do not mirror my files, as I will always make sure links are working. :fingers-crossed: Instead, please share the link to this thread.
Review of Huawei U8836D:
Huawei U8836D / Ascend G500 Pro / Shine (Dual SIM with 3G support)
Tutorials and Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
For tutorials jump into post #2.
For frequently asked questions (FAQ) jump into post #3.
Version history (including download links):
V1.0MOD (02-10-2012):
Based on official Android 4.0.4 ROM (Huawei release: U8836DV100R001CHNC00B600SP19 ; Stock kernel 3.0.13)
Custom changes:
Removed all Chinese applications (Chinese IME, Huawei app store, etc)
Added reboot to recovery option to power menu
Enabled MediaTek EPO and A-GPS settings under Location services menu
Enabled Speech category (Voice search and TTS output) under Language & input menu
Fixed the bug related to the association of caller identification (CID) with contacts, due to country code prefixes
Integrated the latest version of Google apps
Added ES File Explorer (v1.6.2.1) and ES Task Manager (v1.3.1)
Rooted (no need to root phone with third party applications) with SuperUser application (v3.1.3) and su binary (v3.1.1)
Busybox (v1.20.2) installed
Added battery percentage (in steps of 1%) display
Changed notification LED color to blue instead of green
Updated APN list (apns-conf.xml)
Added AdFree hosts to system hosts file (blocks ads in several applications or games, for example Angry Birds)
Added stock ICS LatinIME and dictionary pack
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 3b547d0f6b643b168b02468c4c55b6fd
V2.0MOD (20-10-2012):
Based on official Android 4.0.4 ROM (Huawei release: U8836DV100R001CHNC00B600SP25 ; Stock kernel 3.0.13)
Custom changes:
Added some build.prop tweaks to improve pictures and video quality, increase touch responsiveness and improve battery life
Updated ICS LatinIME and dictionary pack
Updated Google Play Store (v3.9.16)
Updated Street View on Google Maps (v1.8.1.2)
Updated Huawei Mobile Partner internal disk with the latest HiSuite software and Google ADB drivers
Added support for the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, German, Spanish, Farsi, French, Hindu, Indonesian, Italian, Malaysian, Dutch, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Russian, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese and Chinese (traditional and simplified)
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 1d5a43add7745958d33484f344cfa46f
V2.1MOD (16-12-2012):
Custom changes:
User customize-able installation based on AROMA installer
Included script to automatically disable internal sdcard if extended userdata partition is detected (be sure to read post #4)
Included JB LatinIME (with predictive swipe) and dictionary pack
Updated Google Play Store (v3.10.10)
Updated Google Play Services (v2.0.12)
Updated Gmail (v4.2.1)
Updated YouTube (v4.2.16)
Added support for the following languages: Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Greek
Unlocked hidden features under Developer options menu
Fixed bootloop when factory reset was done under Android system
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 331e8763eddf7c2ac1ce0f1020ca1bbd
V2.2MOD (28-12-2012):
Custom changes:
Fixed SystemUI crash when system language was set to Czech or Greek
Corrected date format entries for Czech and Greek languages
Fixed non-working light sensor reported by some users
Disabled built-in virtual disk drive
Updated APN list (apns-conf.xml)
Updated TZ data (timezone data)
Updated Google Maps (v6.14.2)
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 193d5087d0731f318bf514aee2fbaec7
V3.0MOD (18-02-2013):
Based on official Android 4.0.4 ROM (Huawei release: U8836DV100R001C10B600SP12 ; Stock kernel 3.0.13)
Custom changes:
Added all fixes / modifications as in previous releases
Integrated the latest version of Google apps
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: d9a3f828e605b2115aee7030009b1745
GPL compliance:
Kernel 3.0.13 source code
Link to tarball from Huawei website
Link to github repo
Credits:
iBotPeaches and brut.all for apktool
dsixda for his ROM kitchen which is really helpfull for easy-deodexing
Koush for his wonderfull CWM recovery, as well to all contibutors
amarullz for his amazing AROMA installer
...and finally to all the devs whose apps, tweaks and scripts I have used on my custom ROMs
Please don't just leech the files and go away. You can easily say thanks just by pressing "Thanks" button.
Feel free to post your comments. I hope you all like it!

Tutorials
How to enter into recovery mode:
With Huawei U8836D completely turned off, press and hold VOL. UP key and turn on the phone. The phone will vibrate and after the splash logo appears, all keys should be released.
Navigation under recovery mode:
Stock recovery mode: As soon as the splash logo disappears, an image with a triangle and an Android will appear and BACK key must be pressed in order to access menu options. Navigation is made using VOLUME keys (navigate up with VOL. UP and navigate down with VOL. DOWN) and MENU key to apply the action.
Custom recovery mode: As soon as the splash logo disappears, ClockworkMod Recovery menu will appear. Navigation is made using VOLUME keys (navigate up with VOL. UP and navigate down with VOL. DOWN) and MENU key to apply the action.
How to flash custom recovery:
Download Huawei U8836D custom recovery and follow this MT657x flashing tutorial.
Warning: the package includes preloader, but there's no need to flash it. Make sure that you select only recovery to be flashed.
Flashing a new custom ROM via the SD card method (update.zip):
Read this guide to know more about ClockworkMod Recovery and how to flash a custom ROM.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Question: I can't install your custom ROMs. Why? What am I doing wrong?
Answer: First of all you have to flash a custom recovery into your phone and then you are able to install my custom ROMs. Read the tutorials on post #2 to know the procedures.
Question: I wanted to try one of your custom ROMs. Will I loose all my data after installing it?
Answer: Yes, you will loose all your data... unless you create a backup to restore after installing the ROM. There are two recommended ways to create backups of your userdata:
Doing the backup under custom recovery mode: navigate to backup and restore menu.
Using Titanium Backup to create a backup of your favourite applications.
Question: Can I fully revert to factory settings?
Answer: Sure, just download the stock update.zip and install it from recovery.
Question: In phone specifications it's stated that it has 4 GB of eMMC, but only approximately 700 MB are available for internal storage... Can you explain me the reason for that?
Answer: The phone has indeed 4 GB of eMMC. Part of it is used by system and cache partitions, while the rest of the size is divided into internal storage (approximately 700 MB) and an internal sdcard partition (approximately 2 GB). If you find that an internal sdcard partition is useless (and have a big external sdcard), you can extend userdata partition (internal sdcard partition completely disabled). Jump into post #4 to learn how to apply that mod.
Question: Somehow I have got invalid IMEI numbers. How do I restore my phone's IMEI numbers?
Answer: Read this tutorial. Don't forget to say thanks to its author.
Question: Does my phone really have two IMEI numbers?
Answer: Every dual SIM smartphone based on MT65xx SoC has two IMEI numbers. Some just don't display both numbers on dialler when you type code *#06#, but if you go into Settings / About phone / Status / IMEI information you'll see the IMEI set for both slots.
Question: How can I access hidden MediaTek engineering mode?
Answer: From phone's dialler type code *#*#3646633#*#*.
Question: Are your custom ROMs patched to fix Android's master key (bugs 8219321 and 9695860) vulnerabilities?
Answer: No, but the solution to that is pretty simple:
Install Xposed framework (instructions on the support thread)
Install Master key dual fix module (instructions available also on it's support thread)
To check if system is vulnerable you can use one of the following apps:
SRT AppScanner
Bluebox Security Scanner
All credits to rovo89 for the amazing Xposed framework and also to Tungstwenty for the Master key universal fix.
Question: I don't have this phone, but mine is also based on the same MT6577 SoC. Can I still flash your recovery and install your custom ROMs?
Answer: Even though your phone is based on the same SoC, there may be differences in other hardware components. It is not likely that recovery and ROMs will work on your phone so you may risk to brick it.

Huawei U8836D internal memory re-partition
Initial notes:
Make sure that you have a full nandroid backup of your current ROM. If not, boot into recovery mode and make one. This is very important if you want to restore userdata after internal memory is re-partitioned.
Also make sure that you have a backup of your internal sdcard because it will be fully erased and disabled.
Warning: the package includes preloader, but there's no need to flash it. Make sure that your selection is according to the screenshot bellow.
Instructions:
Copy disable_internal_sdcard.zip to external sdcard (read note bellow)
Shutdown the phone
Open SP Flash Tool v3.1222.00 (or higher) and load the scatter file
Flash MBR, EBR1 and RECOVERY as shown on the next image (read flashing tutorial first):
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After flashing is complete, boot into recovery mode and format /data
Optionally, if you want to restore previously saved userdata, go to nandroid backup / restore and restore data (advanced restore feature)
Install disable_internal_sdcard.zip file through recovery mode (read note bellow)
Reboot your phone and enjoy your extended userdata partition
Important update: All the new ROM updates which include AROMA installer also include a script to automatically disable internal sdcard if extended userdata partition is detected. Dismiss the part of the instructions that refers to the installation of disable_internal_sdcard.zip file. All the rest of the procedure is still valid and must be done before installing the ROM. That said, if you are going to apply this modification, you must re-install the ROM.
Please also note that this mod should only work with my custom ROM installed. Be warned and please do not blame me if you run into some problem while applying the mod over stock or any other custom ROM

Thanks Bruno for the recovery image. I will get it flashed when I am back home.
I have noticed that actual phone reception signal levels are lower than my W3+ Thl phone. Have you noticed any difference in signal levels where you are against your ZTE 970? It may be just the algorithm they use on this one.
I love the tricolour led but lack of tts settings is a little annoying. Overall, I am very pleased with it so far though.

Thanks Bruno - I look forward to some custom ROMs - I'd managed to dump the entire original ROM last week having made a scatter file then add Gapps but nothing else. I'm completely new to modding and happy to do any testing etc. My phone had the original factory ROM.
Yes the signal reported does seem on the low side. The battery drain does seem a little high as well so far even when not constantly playing with it!!) - wonder if the CPU governor is set properly?
Edit - gave the phone a good full charge overnight - before using it today and down to 90% after 12 hours - with little/no use - so about normal for a smartphone. Probably hadn't charged it fully before!!

Thanks Bruno, my phone is at this time only paperweight, so I am waiting impatiently for your ROM.

Thanks for the recovery img Bruno.
For those of you who want to install the Huawei HiSuite app on your phone and desktop but can not get a link from the Huawei site here, I have uploaded it to 4Shared and you can download it from this folder here.This suite allows some syncing to be done and some backups etc. Full details on the Huawei website.
EDIT:
Bruno, not quite sure what happens but after flashing your custom recovery and testing it, I reboot and the original recovery returns! Just to make sure that I was not going mad, I flashed the custom recovery image again. I can use it, I have even done a back up of the system but after running the phone and a reboot, the original recovery returns again.
Is there anything to resolve this, are you having same problems? This is really strange.
EDIT:
From MSprecher
The custom recovery is allways overwritten by the stockrecovery when booting the phone. This can be avoided by rebooting from within the CustomRecovery right after having flashed it. There should be an extra-option after the reboot-command in CWM-Recovery to avoid this.
Enjoy Matthias

neveceral said:
Thanks Bruno, my phone is at this time only paperweight, so I am waiting impatiently for your ROM.
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Please be patient. I plan to release the first version during this week. :fingers-crossed:
Sathelp said:
Bruno, not quite sure what happens but after flashing your custom recovery and testing it, I reboot and the original recovery returns! Just to make sure that I was not going mad, I flashed the custom recovery image again. I can use it, I have even done a back up of the system but after running the phone and a reboot, the original recovery returns again.
Is there anything to resolve this, are you having same problems? This is really strange.
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Yes, that happens with the stock ROM installed and the workaround for now is the one Matthias already told you. With my custom ROM installed that will not happen.

Thanks, the option to allways use custom recovery does appear and you have to confirm this option before first reboot. Thanks guys.

Bruno it will be great (i don't know if it is possible) if the new rom could aggregate the memories, i mean the same you did on the ZTE, putting the same storage for programs and the only sdcard is the external.

Yes, I plan to release the same extended userdata mod as I did for V970, but not integrated into the ROM, so that users can choose want they want.

Btw, i found now in my small experience with the device two problems:
- Some apps can't be installed (Asphalt 7, Sports Tracker, WorldMate, etc.) which were working in my previous Gsmart G1345. Is it due to the Mtk CPU??
- Comparing again the two devices, this one has a worse GPS, much more inaccurate and very slower in getting signal.
Lets wait for your fantastic Rom, Bruno.

Crake you are right, I cannot install profile scheduler+ or EasyProfiles Pro due incompatibility. DualSIM?

No, that is a problem of permissions. It will be working on the custom ROM, don't worry.

Sathelp said:
I love the tricolour led but lack of tts settings is a little annoying. Overall, I am very pleased with it so far though.
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I have already enabled Speech category (Voice search and TTS output) under Language & input menu, so you'll be able to access TTS settings.
By the way, I will release the first custom ROM today. It will not support any additional language other than the default ones - English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) because I don't have time right now to do it. The support for more languages will only be included in the next version. Hope you all understand!

awesome!!
u know I have been waiting for a rom for this phone u8836D from day one, because i messed it up on the day i received it, especially replacing the system folder files etc.. just pain in the bum to not have a rom (even stock rom) handy. And it's been endless waiting...
when your first post came up, I opened your shared folder for like a million times to try to find the rom, but just recovery img there, i thought I missed something maybe and read all your posts another million times...
Now just 10 mins ago, it appears in that lovely folder just like a magic...
Will let you know how I go...
i haven't learned my lessons from my last 5 Android phones...all I want now is just clean system with google services on...
When we get that, we star talking optimization and who's ass is more sex lol

Okay, I have just uploaded the first custom ROM for U8836D into my 4shared folder.
Please read what are the fixes / modifications that I've made over the stock ROM on the third post of this thread or in the readme.pdf that's inside the .7z file.
Enjoy! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I forgot to say that this ROM clears all userdata, so make a backup first using Titanium Backup, for example. But please note: do not restore any contact / messages database. Let Android create it from the scratch or else, if you restore everything the CID bug will be there again!

So how do I restore (and backup) sms, contacts and call logs to avoid CID bug?

Simple: you don't restore. Just sync the contacts again with Google (or Exchange), let the database be built from scratch and that's it. It's either that or having the nasty CID bug back...

[ROM] [VZW Port] M8 Google Play Edition | Marshmallow 6.0 MRA58K.H15 | 7/27/2016

Google Play Edition 6.0 MRA58K.H15 ported for the Verizon HTC One M8
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For more information please refer to GPe RUU and ROM thread. ROM is compatible with all M8 variants except Dual SIMThis is not a general discussion thread, please keep off topic chatter to a minimum.
This is a stock ROM with very little modifications.
Modifications made to this ROM are for Verizon network connectivity. framework-res.apk for apns.xml and eri.xml, build.prop
Added CDMA device support to stock boot.img
If there are issues with the ROM that don't pertain to those changes, those comments and bug reports should be directed at Google and HTC not here.
Special notes:
[*]Built with the AROMA Installer. Options include... Stock, Traditional Root and System-less Root.
[*] Its recommended to be on the latest Verizon firmware 6.21.605.3
[*] If you were using any partition as f2fs, you must switch back to ext4 first.
[*] When prompted to insert SIM during setup, just hit skip and continue on with the setup.
[*] Unknown phone number may show in settings under Sim Status. You can still make and receive calls, your number automatically populates after first reboot.
[*] If you have issues with 3g/LTE data hand off, do a full RUU and do a factory reset with the stock recovery. Alternatively just flash the stock recovery and do a factory reset. Theory is the stock recovery rebuilds NV data. Getting a new SIM card has also been reported to work. Calling customer service and asking them to reset your connection has also been reported to help.
Install: using TWRP is recommended
1. Reboot to recovery
2. Wipe/Factory reset if coming from another ROM
3. Flash ROM
4. Reboot
5. Enjoy, First boot will take 5 to 10 minutes, on average I've noticed it takes about 7
DOWNLOAD:
AROMA installer supports CDMA devices
AFH: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=41671
XDA DevDB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=11904#downloads
* There is a bug starting with MRA58K.H15 with Google account backup. On a clean install you will get an error when trying to restore your account, you also won't be able to add an account from the Settings>Backup & reset. Flash this fix after the rom but before first boot.
MRA58K.H15 services.jar Backup account fix, also includes the DND priority mode fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467942
Sense Camera and Gallery
*Simply install these apks. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=94923
1. The Camera app com.htc.camera-6.70.858966-762001572.apk has all the features your expecting, HTC removed a lot with the newer updates. If your wanting the newest app search apkmirror.
2. Gallery app com.htc.album_9.51.755029-862171354.apk
3. To play Videos... install com.htc.video-7.0.493811-660011498.apk
Mods & Extras
GPe Dark Theme - MM - 5.07.1700.12_MRA58K.H12 - 4/21/16
Download
Back2Stock Download
NFC working with Screen Off + while from Lockscreen - GPe MRA58K.H12
Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636005556
Xposed
1. Flash the framwork with TWRP. xposed-vXX-sdk23-arm.zip http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm/
2. Install the Material design Xposed app http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
Gravitybox for Marshmallow. (Best collection of tweaks and mods for AOSP based ROMs)
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.marshmallow.gravitybox
FAQs & Issues
FAQs
Q. 3 dot menus have a lot of lag. Whats going on?
A. In order to add the low quality Mms fix and add other values to fix sms for some users, the framwork-res.apk must be modified.
Apktool breaks some animations, until apktool can be fixed the only workaround is to set your "Window animation scale" to "Off" in the developer settings. This will eliminate the lag.
Q. Do I have to be S-Off to use this ROM?
A. Yes, unfortunately Verizon devices aren't supported by HTC Dev unlock so you need to be S-Off in order to flash a custom recovery. If you didn't get your device S-Off with KitKat rooted and unlocked with Sunshine, I'm afraid your only hope now is finding a forum member who can unlock it with a Java Card. Sunshine now works with sense marshmallow. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
Q. I can't get RRO layers to work, what am I doing wrong?
A. Nothing, RRO Layers was not included by HTC. So in short it doesn't work nor will it ever! Don't even ask!
Q. How do I enable the SystemUI Tuner in 6.0?
A. Pull down the notification shade, Long press the settings gear. It's hard to see but the gear will spin under your finger. Press and hold, this may take a long time and may take multiple attemps but you will get a toast saying the "SystemUI Tuner is active". The menu will appear in the settings under About phone.
Q. How do I enable multi window in 6.0
A. You need to edit the build.prop, look for ro.build.type=user change it to ro.build.type=userdebug save the file and reboot. If you haven't already you need to enable developer options. In About phone you have to tap the build number several times to enable. In developer options you'll find the multi window switch about 3/4ths the way the down the settings list.
Q. Does the duo camera Ufocus and 3D effects work on GPe?
A. Yes it does. Google camera supports the duo effect. HTC FX editor is a stock feature of GPe so Ufocus and 3D effects all work.
Q. I don't see Trusted face in Smart lock, am I missing something?
A. Trusted face was removed in 5.0.1, probably to make room in the /system. Trusted face for (M8) GPe Marshmallow. Ported from the Nexus 6
Q. I can't get Titanium Backup to work with my sd card, I keep getting an insufficient free storage error.
A. Take a look at this post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64064833&postcount=3714
Q. I'm having Ext. SD card permission issues with ***** app. It can't write to my external microSD card.
A. In Lollipop and Marshmallow your app needs to be granted permissions to the root of the Ext. SD card by DocumentsProvider Storage.
1. The app may need updated. Usually the app will open the DocumentsProvider so you can select your card.
2. Make sure when you selected the Ext. SD card in DocumentsProvider that you were in the root directory.
Issues
* MRA58K.H15 Backup account fix, also includes the DND priority mode fix
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467942
* WiFi may drop out when the screen is off. This issue involves more then just firmware. 5.0.1 and 5.1 used new DHCP protocols, 6.0's protocols are updated and work better on legacy devices but you may have less or no drop out issues with newer WiFi routers.
* Do not disturb / Priority mode is broken... HTC added some code from sense that has broken your notifications from starred contacts when DND is enabled. When DND is enabled with "Priority Only" and a starred contact sends you a text or phone call the ringer should sound and vibrate depending on what your configuration is, but what happens is when the contact is validated its looking for a column "VIP" in the contacts.db, well "VIP" doesn't exist in Google contacts only in Sense contacts... so it doesn't validate and you don't get the notification. Flashable fix.
Thanks to @kbitz for the fix.
* Android 6.0 has an MMS bug that will require you to reboot your phone every couple of days or sending and receiving MMS will become proplematic. Issue tracker on the subject.
Special thanks:
Our families for putting up with us being on the computer for so long.
Lots of features were not possible without the help of these awesome people.
Captain_Throwback
Chainfire, SuperSU
andybones
SuperR Kitchen
XDA:DevDB Information
VZW GPe port, ROM for the HTC One (M8)
Contributors
enewman17, andybones
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 6.21.605.3
Based On: GPe
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: MRA58K.H15
Stable Release Date: 2016-07-27
Created 2015-09-27
Last Updated 2016-10-28

Reserved

:good: Nice, I always thought Gingerbread was the best version of Android. Hidden message below?
Rom OS is giving the wrong version

krazie1 said:
:good: Nice, I always thought Gingerbread was the best version of Android. Hidden message below?
Rom OS is giving the wrong version
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*Edit

So same GPE ROM in new thread? Looking forward to some tweaks! Also, my SIM issue came back so I'll be getting a new one tomorrow. Will definitely report back.

Dan Tekle said:
So same GPE ROM in new thread? Looking forward to some tweaks! Also, my SIM issue came back so I'll be getting a new one tomorrow. Will definitely report back.
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Yep same rom new thread. I'm not gonna go crazy with AROMA and mods but I figured it was the best option for an optimal user experience.

Looking forward to it!

enewman17 said:
Yep same rom new thread. I'm not gonna go crazy with AROMA and mods but I figured it was the best option for an optimal user experience.
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New sim and all is well. Just wanted to report back because a few other users experienced similar issues. Hope this helps someone else!

Just wanted to share my experience so far!
I flashed this firmware from DigitalHigh's ROM: M8_FIRMWARE_VZW_001__4.17.605.9.zip
After, I wiped completely and installed your ROM + Beyond Stock Kernel.
Pulled out the SIM and started my phone. Did the initial setup over WiFi and got my phone back up to speed.
I shut down, put the SIM back in, and turned back on. Got 3G.
Only other issues I've had so far are hangouts crashing occasionally and something happened with Google Play Services (on second boot, I got a message saying that it's not compatible with my device and to contact the manufacturer.)
Nevertheless, it's been good.

This is the same as the last Rom posted by undarated, right? Just asking because I flashed that on my primary slot in multirom and I didn't pull my SIM card and everything's fine.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk

garywojdan81 said:
This is the same as the last Rom posted by undarated, right? Just asking because I flashed that on my primary slot in multirom and I didn't pull my SIM card and everything's fine.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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Yes it's the same, he didn't have anything to do with my build so... I started my own thread. I'm in the process of building an AROMA version too with a completely stock option and a custom install with a few options.
I'm glad to hear everything is working for you! :good:

Just wanted to check in and say thanks for this - I've been using it for 3 days now and it has performed flawlessly. I really appreciate the ability to install the stock kernel - I always seem to get lag with any GPE-style ROM for this phone which tries to mod the kernel, install 57 hacks and mods, etc. I also installed xposed to do some minor tweaks. I'm pretty sure this is going to be my daily driver. Hoping for a new version once the latest stagefright patch is released.

OK, put together that AROMA build. Need some testers to make sure everything is good. Pretty sure I nailed it though.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347828697

enewman17 said:
Opps...
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Opps = naughty by nature??

Dan Tekle said:
Opps = naughty by nature??
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LOL, I'm down but I guess I meant ooopps I made a mistake, HAHAHA
Uploaded that AROMA build

@enewman17 how is the aroma build different from dopplekanger?
Sent from my HTC One M8 (vzw)

gleggie said:
@enewman17 how is the aroma build different from dopplekanger?
Sent from my HTC One M8 (vzw)
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It's striped down significantly... Since there is no mods to the ROM, you can install a stock ROM with no mods or the stock ROM with add ons like sense camera, viper audio, xposed, debloat, su, init.d, busybox, stock or beyond stock kernel, Kinda what I thought the most popular things one would want in a stock ROM.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

I haven't had time to flash this ROM but will be very shortly.
I ported over the Lyapota MOD Pack to this ROMs files.
Thought I'd share.
Lyapota thread
The thread says the Aroma installer has 3 choices:
First item for those who have SkyDragon ROM or reflash MODPack to change options.
Second item for those who have Stock rooted ROM and flash MODPack first time.
Third item for those who have pure Stock ROM and flash MODPack first time.
You want the Second choice.
Third choice would be if you don't have busybox/SuperSU it will add these, only difference between 2 & 3, so if you don't want busybox,SuperSU choose Second choice as well
Ignore First choice as it has no reason to be in the installer (for us that is) but haven't had time to remove it yet.
Download Link
(Flash in Recovery)

ROM is fully functional. No issues, no bugs, great performance.

Did advance wipe in TWRP, on latest firmware .9, chose full wipe in aroma, but got stuck on bootanimation. Any ideas as to why?

[6.0][STABLE] Lazy Man's Debloated ROM for Leagoo M8

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The Leagoo M8 is an entry level 5.7" Smartphone running on the MT6580A SOC with 2GB of RAM. Like many budget devices, the Leagoo M8 has decent hardware for the money, but suffers from a poor software experience and too much bloat. I created this project to share a more lightweight and clean software experience so we can get the most out of our device without too much effort
Important note! I am NOT a developer. Don't expect me to know how to recompile a kernel or anything. I'm just a lazy user who has been using Android for a while and much prefers a clean, AOSP-style look and feel There are a few technical issues which are outside of my reach, so if anyone is able to help, please feel free to reach out.
Disclaimer! I am not responsible for any damages you may do to yourself or your device by modifying your device!
What's Working:
- Everything, except some silly Leagoo features which I removed (eg. Supershot, screen recording).
Known issues:
Same issues as stock Freeme OS. Nothing serious and definitely OK as a daily driver, but the following annoy me the most. If anyone is able to suggest fixes, please comment below!
1. Onscreen Softkeys are misconfigured. I'd like to at least re-map the recents button back to recents, and change the long press of recents to menu. Recents should not be a menu button.... this may require recompiling SystemUI.apk (I think) which is out of my depth
2. The fingerprint sensor is silly. Sometimes it won't recognise my finger, despite me adding the same finger three times, and other times the fingerprint sensor is active when using it, and it will trigger some actions if I touch it by accident (eg. when using Chrome it will open the menu, and other time it will just vibrate the phone - strange).
3. Wi-Fi performance and 3G performance are low compared to other devices. Not sure if this can be fixed by software.
4. There are limited language options. I would like to see English (Australia) for example, but this is not a big deal
5. Considering replacing stock Phone and Contacts apps with Google equivalent from Play Store. Will test first.
6. At 10% battery a prompt will appear which asks whether you want to enable "superPowerSave mode" which is a really badly done version of Samsung's Ultra Power Saver mode, which I removed, so clicking OK does nothing. Would be nice to remove this prompt somehow.
Install Instructions:
Since I am lazy, I have just packaged it as a TWRP backup. Root is not included by default, but you can flash SuperSU in TWRP if you like.
1. Install TWRP 3.0.2 on your device via SPFlashTools (If you haven't done so already, download link provided)
2. Download ROM package, unpack archive, and copy contents to /sdcard of the device internal storage
3. Restore the TWRP backup. This will wipe /system, /data and /boot for you, so there is no need to factory reset.
4. Flash SuperSU package from "Extras" folder for Root access (optional)
5. Wipe internal storage to clear up internal storage (optional)
6. Reboot, wait at least 10 minutes for first boot - it takes a while
Downloads:
LM Debloated ROM Backup & Root Package: https://mega.nz/#!SR8iwByZ!k0w4nKzsQp0l02vuIWVIRsgIQGohC7Fvt5v99EriOiU
TWRP Recovery Install Package (if not already installed): https://mega.nz/#!7NlmVCrR!tR2NCZVFHJVueGCwWQvkHsfQxAiYLI4-SZRSngM0Lcc
Credits:
Leagoo for building FreemeOS for this device
XDA:DevDB Information
LM Debloated for Leagoo M8, ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
stephendt0
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
Based On: FreemeOS
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2017-03-18
Last Updated 2017-03-18

Tips:
- You can enable hotspot tile in quick settings by toggling hotspot on and off once
- You can remove the non-functional tiles from quick settings by enabling SystemUI Tuner (hold settings button)
Changelog:
Version 1.0 (Based on 20161213 ROM)
Installed the following apps as system apps:
Nano OpenGapps (update all core Gapps packages)
Nova Launcher
Android Messages
Google Clock
Google Calculator
GBoard (Replacing Google Keyboard)
MK Explorer
Removed the following apps:
App Store (Not Play Store)
Bookmark Provider
Browser
Calculator
Calendar
Child Mode
com.freeme.theme.Lineart
com.freeme.theem.theme_colourful
Concentric circles
Clock
Dual Tag
Kika for LEAGOO
File Manager
Email
Music
Videos
Weather
Google Pinyin Input
Talkback
Locknow
Power Saver
FreeMe OS Lite
Com.freeme.motionrecognition
Com.freeme.theme.qindefault
Messages
Sound Recorded
GHBL 1.0 (Lock)
Cleantask 3.0.7
Search
Supershot
Screen Recorder

I was able to flash TWRP using the files you uploaded. Now I'm rooted. Thank you so much. More grease to your elbow.

donshady28 said:
I was able to flash TWRP using the files you uploaded. Now I'm rooted. Thank you so much. More grease to your elbow.
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Glad to hear it, first time I've ever uploaded a ROM. :good: Feel free to use the thanks button and let me know how it goes for you!
Edit: If anyone is able to help out with the wish list, I'd be very appreciative!

Great work and congratulations on your first rom.
Did you run any benchmarks before and after? And how is ram consumption vs. stock?

Palm Trees said:
Great work and congratulations on your first rom.
Did you run any benchmarks before and after? And how is ram consumption vs. stock?
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I can't say I tested much before and after (I couldn't stand the bloat lol), but it definitely feels a lot more responsive, and I am getting good battery life now - around 6hrs SOT today, few phone calls, but mostly messaging and reddit/facebook and a bit of book reading. I'm very happy so far. There are reviews where people were saying they were getting a lot less SOT than that, so I think it's an improvement.
Next thing I'll add to my wish list is to integrate the Google Dialer and Google Contacts app from the play store to replace the stock Android 6.0 apps, assuming that they work well during my testing on this device. They have a couple more features and being linked to the play store means that as Google adds more features and improves functionality, the ROM will automatically get those updates.

Thank you so much for your effort. You help many others

Update: Xposed works fine, and once I installed gravitybox I was able to remap the buttons with relative ease. More info here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Edit: was getting some strange issues with Xposed so uninstalled it. For example, my recents key disappeared randomly after a reboot :/

I enjoy this lazy man ROM alot. I have enough juice to make my day. Thank you stephend. I'll advise you a to switch to this ROM.

Greetings.
SP Flash tool returns error 5054

galensbane said:
Greetings.
SP Flash tool returns error 5054
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You need to retry. There's nothing wrong with the files.

donshady28 said:
You need to retry. There's nothing wrong with the files.
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I've try many times, with or without battery, after plug in the status bar goes 100% red downloading and after 5 seconds gives the error.
In the proccess from scatter file i've checked only the recovery file is that correct?

Do you have your drivers properly installed??? If not, follow this link and download mtk driver
https://uploads.to/xfwv5rrz2zsx

donshady28 said:
Do you have your drivers properly installed??? If not, follow this link and download mtk driver
https://uploads.to/xfwv5rrz2zsx
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Thanks for the link.
I've install the driver (both on x86 and x64 windows system).
Same error.
Do i have to check anything else except the recovery?
maybe preloader or dsp_bl??

Just the recovery.
You don't have to check any thing just the recovery okay. I don't understand what's going on with your phone. Use another computer.

donshady28 said:
You don't have to check any thing just the recovery okay. I don't understand what's going on with your phone. Use another computer.
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Actually i did.
I've tried on win 10 x64 and win 7 x86 provided the drivers you gave me, same thing :S

Reinstall
Reinstall the driver. I used a Windows 7 to flash the recovery.
Try a Windows 7 pc okay

donshady28 said:
Reinstall the driver. I used a Windows 7 to flash the recovery.
Try a Windows 7 pc okay
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I actually did it!
The problem was in the "how to" engage the process.
I was pressing both volume buttons and then plug in the phone in the computer.
It worked with just plug in the phone!
I did it on windows 10 x64
Thanks for all the help.
Phone is smooth, great work.

Enjoy.

Yes, mediatek phones are a bit funny, all you have to do is click download and then connect the device whilst it is powered off and it will just flash away, no button pressing needed.
I really would like to re-arrange these on-screen buttons though. Preferably on a system level by editing an XML file. Anyone know how to do this?
Edit: Also, has anyone lost vibration after flashing my deblotated ROM? I've just noticed my phone doesn't vibrate, but I think it might be hardware.

[UMX U693CL Recovery/Rom/Root RELEASE]

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Proudly Presents
Another Exclusive Release
Supported Model
UMX U693CL
Recoveries
OrangeFox_10 Recovery
Roms
AssuranceRom Custom Stock- Android 9
OmniRom Custom GSI- Android 9
CrDroid Custom GSI- Android 11
-AIO ToolKit Prerequisites-
1- Linux: Linux Mint Cinnamon Suggested
2- Python 3
3- Pip install Command: sudo apt install python3-pip
Rom Notes/Disclaimer/Warning
**Don't Deviate From The Install instructions Or The Rom Won't Install Correctly**
**The AIO ToolKit Unbrick Option Is Not Meant To Be Used As A Daily Rom**
** Flashing AssuranceRom Will Bypass FRP Locked Devices **
**Battery Stats Are Broken On GSI Roms**
**Only Use OrangeFox Until Further Notice: 11-15-2021**
-AssuranceRom Clean Flash Installation-
1- Move AssuranceRom To Device(External SD)
2- Boot Recovery
3- Wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data
4- Install AssuranceRom
5- Enjoy!!
-Custom GSI Roms Flash Installation-
1- Move GSI Rom zip To Device(External SD)
2- Boot Recovery
3- Wipe Dalvik, Cache, Data
4- Install Custom GSI Rom zip
5- Boot Custom GSI Rom & Wait Until A-Team Notification
6- Boot Recovery With Normal Reboot and Hold Vol+
7- Enjoy!!
Contributors
Thanks To @deadman96385 for the Firehose Programmer
Thanks To Brenton Miller For The Substantial Donation For Continued Dev Work On This Device
Also Big Thanks To Brenton Miller for September 2021 Device Firmware Files
Big Thanks To The Folks Who Have Come To A-Team Telegram Group To Help Test
Device Downloads
UMX U693CL Downloads
Recovery Device Trees
Device Source
A-Team Website
A-Team Supported Devices
TeleGram Live Support
A-Team Digital Solutions

-Updates-
6-17-2021: Setup for Official Release
6-19-2021: Initial Package Release, Bugs Expected, Recovery Tree still needs some work
6-27-2021: AIO ToolKit Release, removing Initial old release. ToolKit is unfinished and missing some recoveries but is working. I'll add the remaining recoveries and such as time permits
6-28-2021: ToolKit Update v0.06. Dumping options added to Dev Menu, Custom Stock/unbrick Images further tweaked, bugfixes, menu tweaks, etc...
7-3-2021: Added option to remove device encryption, custom stock/unbrick option now a menu, DarkStar Recovery added to recovery menu, disabled first boot setup screen, removed a couple more bloat apps
7-9-2021: AssuranceRom v0.07 recovery flashable zip released, AIO ToolKit v0.09 released, changelog and installation now included in toolkit, removed DarkStar and Batik Recovery(Too Old and Missing Needed Features), Added OrangeFox Recovery, Added PitchBlack Recovery, Android 9 GSI roms tested booting, Android 11 GSI roms tested booting
7-24-2021: AssuranceRom v0.08 Recovery Flashable zip Released, AIO ToolKit v0.10 Released, Changelog now included in the ToolKit Package
8-31-2021: Rude people associated with this device and I'm bailing, go find some other sucker willing to give up their free time, for free, only to be bashed.
9-16-2021: Re-Added Link for The Files, enjoy.
10-21-21: Fixed Main Thread Post, Planned updates are 2 more recovery builds, posting device tree source for all recoveries, update AssuranceRom based off newest OTA release, several planned updates for AIO ToolKit, investigate fixing Lockscreen bug when encryption is disabled, investigate fixing dialer not being set as default dialer on first boot(Magisk Script Not Kicking in Like it should)
10-22-2021: Added TWRP_10 Device Tree to Github & Updated Post Link, TWRP_10 Added to Device Downloads but not yet added into the ToolKit.
11-11-2021: Fixed MTP in Recovery, Fixed Decryption in Recovery, New version of AssuranceRom based off September 2021 Update, AssuranceRom Lockscreen bug fixed, AssuranceRom Dialer bug fixed, Device is now using default encryption since recovery has working decryption AIO ToolKit Updated to reflect new recovery builds, AIO ToolKit Updated to reflect updated unbrick files, several small tweaks to AIO ToolKit, TWRP_10 Updated in ToolKit, OrangeFox_10 Updated in ToolKit
11-12-2021: AIO ToolKit v0.14 Release- Broke Unbrick Option into 2 parts, ReadMe explains this more. Unbrick options will now auto reboot device after flashing, Added Option 9 for testing ADB Connectivity, AssuranceRom v0.10 Release, Re-Added Google Dialer into AssuranceRom(Now set to default dialer), Added AssuranceRom Installation Instructions to Main Thread Post
11-13-2021: AssuranceRom v0.11 Release, Post Boot Setup Script properly adds preset settings now for X-Plore, Preset settings for NovaLauncher, Added Custom Lockscreen wallpaper and wallpaper, Added a bunch more preset device settings to Post Boot Setup Script. Device will now auto reboot when Post Boot Setup Script is complete so that the changes and settings can be applied, Updated NovaLauncher, AIO ToolKit v0.15 Release, NovaLauncher Updated in unbrick System Image, Added Installation Warning on Main Thread Post
11-14-2021: Prep Main Thread for Custom GSI Releases, OmniRom_A9_Custom_GSI-UMX_U693CL-v0.01.zip Release, AIO ToolKit v0.16 Release(Unbrick Option 1 BugFix)
11-15-2021: AssuranceRom v0.12 Release(Consult ChangeLog), OmniRom v0.02 Release(Consult Changelog), AIO ToolKit v0.17 Release(Remove TWRP For Now)
12-5-2021: CrDroid Custom GSI v0.02 Release, Working Assurance Service and Volte OOTB, All GSI Roms will only require 1 install now , I will eventually spread that out to AssuranceRom as well in the future.
1-4-2022: AssuranceRom v0.13 Release, AIO ToolKit v0.19 Release, consult ChangeLogs for changes

I would love to beta test this if possible, and assume all risk that may come with it as my own problem.
Fcking suuuper excited to make this garbage phone just a little less stinky. Thanks for putting this all together!

lol I just noticed I am considered a new member... after 11 years on the site. Must be cause I lurk.

I am interested in an orange fox recovery. But at this point any will do. So, how does one get past the fastboot issue this phone has?

Striking gold once again I see, much thanks and kudos to you,can't wait for release

Thanks alot

I ****ed up and forgot to make a backup of data first. Anyone have the Assurance Wireless APK for activation backed up?

tesell said:
I ****ed up and forgot to make a backup of data first. Anyone have the Assurance Wireless APK for activation backed up?
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Unless you're still on a Sprint sim,it shouldn't be needed. I'm on the new T-Mobile tower sim and did initial activation on a GSI just fine

timjames474 said:
Unless you're still on a Sprint sim,it shouldn't be needed. I'm on the new T-Mobile tower sim and did initial activation on a GSI just fine
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sweet, yeah, i think i am on t-mobile, pretty stoked with it so far. unlimited tether data, and now that its rooted, my vpn works. thinking about cancelling my xfinity.

There a step by step guide?

OK got it worked out what rom you recommend for this device there along on the page lol

I'd like a step-by-step guide too. It would save people a lot of trouble if they don't know this particular method of unlocking. Also, is there a way to unlock the assurance sim card for use on other devices?

Minalia said:
I'd like a step-by-step guide too. It would save people a lot of trouble if they don't know this particular method of unlocking. Also, is there a way to unlock the assurance sim card for use on other devices?
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Assurance locks the SIM to the IMEI network side,so short of commiting felonies no you can't. Good news is the UMX is sim unlocked out of the box,so you can go to any T-Mobile,AT&T or Sprint MNVO(May need to call ASW and tell them to cancel your service for Sprint ). SafeLink is a good choice for lifeline

An AIO ToolKit is about to be released for this device, I wrote it to handle everything from fresh untouched device to fixing a soft-bricked device. The initial release will be removed shortly and this new ToolKit is for Linux...

Thanks for all your work, assurance sent my grandfather a wiko phone, He received a call and from the phone call. the phone was bricked aswell as some chinese ransomware looking malware. Called assurance and their sending this malware infested UMX again, thanks to you though I can get off that malware infested os and onto stock android! Keep up the great work!

tx for this toolbox coming out!
i got this phone via assurance, and indeed, it not only installs many apps/websites with zero user control, but also apps with all chinese characters, and that was right out of the box. a month later i called assurance to stop my service with them, though i've kept this phone. they asked why i was stopping their service, and i just told her it was enough that i had daily apps/games/sites installed without my permission or control, but that some of them were in a chinese character set; this from a phone given to u.s. citizens applying for federal help during covid.
i now use safelink instead, which just gave me a sim for my pixel 3a, much simpler/safer than assurance.

This is an awesome feat. I thank you so much! BUT I do need to explain a couple points from my experience doing this, just in the event that it maybe helps someone out.
I followed the guide step by step but as I have attempted other root options in the past, I think it caused my phone to soft-brick due to those past attempts that I tried with only my own limited knowledge.
So this is my personal experience, only posting for others in the event that someone else has a similar or identical issue. The issue(s) I had were almost certainly not at the fault of the person who wrote this guide, just FYI. For many, their process has proved successful first-try, as you'll see within the comments.
Again, MY experience:
FIrstly, I had to do things differently. So I DID NOT flash anything to the boot partition. I SKIPPED THAT STEP. (Of course this is after my first try when I followed the post's instructions. After my first attempt I found myself in a soft-brick situation. Luckily, I have two of these devices so I was able to rescue the device using the working device's firmware and I only flashed recovery to begin with, and then booted into TWRP, pushed Magisk and installed it...error. Sideloaded Magisk, SUCCESS!
(Always use software from the creator's site/forum, even when you know you can get it here...just to ensure you're getting a safe and up to date version). Once you've got you some Magisk, you can choose to flash any of the recoveries...(I used OrangeFox and TWRP. OrangeFox is prettty cool, but I don't see backup/restore options like in TWRP. PitchBlack wouldn't show my files AT ALL so options were very limited with that recovery.
And other than that, this guide is awesome! I'm now rooted, and I've got LSposed and even changed my font with a magisk module, as well as the boot up screen haha.
Thank you so much to @PizzaG , for not only putting this together but for taking the time to share and help others.
(TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL POST-UNCHANGED): We really appreciate your effort and your sharing with us!!! You ARE AWESOME!

clintongsan said:
This is an awesome feat. I thank you so much! BUT I do need to explain a couple points from my experience doing this, just in the event that it maybe helps someone out.
FIrstly, DO NOT flash anything to the boot partition. SKIP THAT STEP. I did this and it bricked my phone. Luckily, I have two of these devices so I'm currently trying to use the other to pull the firmware off, partition by partition, in hopes I can restore the first one with it, without copying over device info....we'll see lol. But yeah, all you need to do if you want this awesome guide, created by these wonderful devs, to work, is just flash the recovery image...reboot into recovery. (You can hold power and volume up until you see the screen flicker/flash, then let go of power or both power and vol up (I don't think it matters) and wala! You've got into TWRP.
Now, either install Magisk off a microSD card OR just sideload it using adb sideload (path to magisk). I used the latest Magisk from their website. (Always use software from the creator's site/forum, even when you know you can get it here...just to ensure you're getting a safe and up to date version). Once you've sideloaded Magisk, you can choose to flash any of the recoveries...(I used OrangeFox and TWRP. OrangeFox is prettty cool, but I don't see backup/restore options like in TWRP. I'm sure it's there somewhere I probably just didn't look well enough.
And other than that, this guide is awesome! I'm now rooted, unlimited data (xposed framework modules) and completely dark-mode across the device (again, xposed modules). I even changed my font with a magisk module and the boot up screen haha.
Thank you so much to the guys/girls/team that put this together. We really appreciate your effort and your sharing with us!!! You ARE AWESOME!
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you are false in giving people that "advice" if you were in the test Telegram group for this device, you would surely know that 3+ people have been testing the ToolKit without issue. I post the Telegram link for a reason. So if people have an issue with something, instead of badmouthing an option or feature, you come get live help to fix the real issue at hand, which is not flashing the boot image.

So I pushed root for this device and installed a batick recovery and bootloops, trying the unbrick restore.

Development [RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)

Changelog:
GitHub History

Note1: You need a custom permissive kernel to boot with R/W vendor.
Note2: If you got bootloop on Samsung logo, reboot to TWRP and wipe metadata from Advanced Wipe section.

Any love for s22/s22+?

Hi, this it's Really cool, But no more official releases?

NisseGurra said:
Any love for s22/s22+?
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Soon, join the group and provide me with some files

ANyone already test it?
Does it works stable?

dantist_140 said:
ANyone already test it?
Does it works stable?
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No Problems so far.. Installed and decrypted since 6 Days now

Daniel210191 said:
No Problems so far.. Installed and decrypted since 6 Days now
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I cant delete any in /system/ directory via Solid Explorer or TWRP File Manager - "rm -rf ERROR 1."
What am I doing wrong ?
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UPD: There are no /system/ in Backup or Format tabs...
UPD2: I tryed for remount it by a cmd:
mount -o rw,remount /system_root
and have output:
'/dev/bloc/dm-0' is read-only.
Filesystem on /system - F2FS.
Total: /system/ directory is read only. I have no way to remount it to RW to make a changes...

So when making a backup what partitions do I need to check? There is a lot more partitions these days some I've never heard of before lol just got the s22 ultra as an upgrade coming from Note 9. oh how i already miss my headphone jack and sd card lmao holding on to this old note as looong as I can. But yea just a little confused note 9 had way less partitions and I know some aren't needed for backups just can't remember and don't know about these new partitions ie: Super, Prism , Etc

dr.ketan said:
Super + data should be enough. Though you can backup prism + optics
As S22 have system ro nothing going to change in system, product,etc except vendor. For that purpose you needs super backup. Prism and optics for csc related.
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dr.ketan:
Here some my thoughts and explanation about TWRP backup and restore
Firstly brief explanation about what does partition contains.
Boot : It is Kernel
Recovery : It is Recovery
super : That contains odm,product,system and vendor partitoin all togather.
optics : CSC files (where we routinely making changes for csc features) and network settings depending on your carrier
prism : carrier related apps and other stuff . In odin when you flash CSC*_ or Home_CSC* these two optics and prism gets flashed.
data : That is all your installed app and made changes in settings
Now what to backup/restore?
boot - Helps if something messed up with magisk or waht to restore kernel after flashing custom.
recovery - usually it doesn't require but if you flash some other recovery(TWRP) and you want to restore one in backup, that helps
super : As stated above these is main system, if something you have messed up in system/vendor (usually with flashing something, or erasing something) you can restore by super.img.
optics and prism : as explained above are CSC files, Rather than restoring it, I prefer to flash HOME_CSC*.tar.md5 to make csc compartment clean. So to backup or not not much important.
data : This very sensible part. I prefer to make data backup when there is no samsung a/c or Lockscreen protection there. Also don't restore it cross version of ROM. Also some common mistakes user making is, He/She clen install ROM and then restore data partiton of previous ROM. This is worst then even dirty installing ROM, never do it. It is just false sense of satisfaction that you made a clean install. According me, data partiton backup best to be made just after complete clean install ROM and setting up device without adding any account and lockscreen protection. So when you restore this backup, you will have a device just like you recently completed clean install and save your time to setup initial wizard
Backup Application,Call logs,Contacts,SMS etc
Titanium backup was ruling for decade for these but since A11 it's not trust worthy and on A12 almost useless.
Swift Backup is now my choice (Some other like Migrate, App dash (by RD XDA dev flar2) also alternatives)
For contacts : I do prefer google sync. Just adding google ac everything will be restore on it's own, provided you are saving contacts in google. In case you want to make off line backup of contact, there is a built in utility in phone. Contact - settings - export - This will create a file. Similarly browse same file while you want to import contacts. Catch in this is your contact image will not retain size and it just backup thumbnail picture.
Only one utilility I have found that makes offline contact backup without distoring image quality is My Phone Explore client (needs on both PC and Phone). Also this utility is best for wireless file manager.
Schheduled backup - A must needed utility.
I always prefer clean installation (Factory reset withot wiping media files) and really it takes less than 30 minutes to setup everything.
If you enable schedule backup utility in your Backup app (e.g Swift backup have this) and make some profile like
1.Backup - new app at X time then it will auto backup all app that you have new installed at given time
2.Backup updated app at x time - This will make backup of any app that you have updated in store will backup at given time
3.Any app which get data changes frequently and you needs data changes like whatsapp then create a profile favorite app - add whatsapp in favorite and schedule it to make backup daily at given time.
with these your device always remain ready to clean install anytime instead of last moment backup or some urgent clean install needed.
Also Folder Sync is good utility if you needs duplicate copy of files from Internal storage with scheduled operation.
Hope this may helpful and answer lots of queries for many.
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Passing this info along to anyone else that was confused by which partitions were needed for a basic backup

Any chance we can get the kernel to support OverlayFS so it can emulate system rw? Trying to get this module to work Magisk OverlayFS.
Thanks

Two questions:
1. Is the custom kernel required to be flashed?
I have rooted ROM and Magisk is already installed.
2. Can be TWRP installed on this phone or do I need first back to stock ROM flashing original AP* tar file?

rafal.polska.b said:
Two questions:
1. Is the custom kernel required to be flashed?
I have rooted ROM and Magisk is already installed.
2. Can be TWRP installed on this phone or do I need first back to stock ROM flashing original AP* tar file?
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1.If you want to use TWRP fully functional, you needs to run multidisabler and that needs to have custom kernel. If you want to use TWRP and don't run multidisabler, it is fine with stock kernel too, but here TWRP have very limited functions like backup partition (except data partition) only to USB storage. SO say, yes you needs custom kernel, else it is useless to have TWRP
2. You can install straighway TWRP (must be included patched vbmeta) if you are already on stock rooted ROM + you needs to run multidisabler + needs to Format data.

dr.ketan said:
1.If you want to use TWRP fully functional, you needs to run multidisabler and that needs to have custom kernel. If you want to use TWRP and don't run multidisabler, it is fine with stock kernel too, but here TWRP have very limited functions like backup partition (except data partition) only to USB storage. SO say, yes you needs custom kernel, else it is useless to have TWRP
2. You can install straighway TWRP (must be included patched vbmeta) if you are already on stock rooted ROM + you needs to run multidisabler + needs to Format data.
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TWRP installed, custom kernel too.
Everything went OK except Wipe -> Format Data.
It ended with "Successful" final result but generated few errors at the beginnig:
Anyway, when restarting my phhone to recovery TWRP is launched, in system everything is OK.
Now I'm waiting for dr.ketan ROM version S09.
Thanks so far for your explanations @dr.ketan

Guys I have just received a Korean 512GB S908N, the phone seems to have a Snapdragon CPU. Why is it in this Exynos thread?
Please help me understand, searching has not led to any answers so far about what the CPU really is. The internet seems to have mixed feelings.
What is happening?

babyboy3265 said:
Guys I have just received a Korean 512GB S908N, the phone seems to have a Snapdragon CPU. Why is it in this Exynos thread?
Please help me understand, searching has not led to any answers so far about what the CPU really is. The internet seems to have mixed feelings.
What is happening?
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Install cpu-z or any app that check for cpu and check, also check for bootloader. Might be flashed to different fake software

afaneh92 said:
Install cpu-z or any app that check for cpu and check, also check for bootloader. Might be flashed to different fake software
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Well it is the weirdest thing... Look at the screenshots.. The phone is original in a box.

babyboy3265 said:
Well it is the weirdest thing... Look at the screenshots.. The phone is original in a box.
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Let me double check

babyboy3265 said:
Well it is the weirdest thing... Look at the screenshots.. The phone is original in a box.
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OK you have a snapdragon S22 Ultra, it was mistake maybe samsung changed her mind when I first searched they said exynos.

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