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[Q] Updated Root Method? Help appreciated!

I just received a "new" Photon Q thanks to a warranty swap from Motorola. When I got my 1st Photon Q last year, I used this thread to root the thing...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856480
That thread is ancient, though, and some of the links don't work.
I've been searching and searching... and I'm stuck. This is my 2nd day of searching, so I'm resorting to a new thread.
The phone is unlocked thanks to Motorola's unlocking tool.
I finally found & downloaded the 6.0.1.3 recovery from here:
http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Following the directions that are pretty uniform across the 'net, I keep getting errors. Is this file/image no longer good? Is there another way to gain root access? I'm not particularly interested in installing ROMs (not opposed to it, it's just not my main goal at this point.) I just want Root access so I can do a few minor tweaks.
Thanks to anyone who can help... this wasn't nearly this difficult the last time I did it!

Try TWRP, it auto-root's the device after flashing recovery.
Use this version until the official is updated.

arrrghhh said:
Try TWRP, it auto-root's the device after flashing recovery.
Use this version until the official is updated.
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Thanks for the fast reply!
So, I just download that & use it as the recovery image, right? As in, I use that instead of the 6.0.1.3 file from CWM that isn't working...
Sorry... not necessarily a noob, but it's been a long time since I've fooled with any of this.

roopull said:
Thanks for the fast reply!
So, I just download that & use it as the recovery image, right? As in, I use that instead of the 6.0.1.3 file from CWM that isn't working...
Sorry... not necessarily a noob, but it's been a long time since I've fooled with any of this.
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No worries. TWRP has directions on how to flash on their page.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/137
I just use the fastboot method myself. Just use that "test" image I linked earlier - or if you want official, use 2.6.3.1. I'm working to get the official updated, but it's been difficult coordinating with the TWRP team... especially since the device is now in so much limbo. I can tell you the test image works great, I'm still using it.

arrrghhh said:
No worries. TWRP has directions on how to flash on their page.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/137
I just use the fastboot method myself. Just use that "test" image I linked earlier - or if you want official, use 2.6.3.1. I'm working to get the official updated, but it's been difficult coordinating with the TWRP team... especially since the device is now in so much limbo. I can tell you the test image works great, I'm still using it.
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Just sent you a tiny thank you via PayPal... I'm rooted. Let the tinkering begin. Ha!:laugh:

[Q] Lg Ls620 (realm) custom recovery

I was trying to find a custom recovery, or any recovery that will work on my lg realm. I boot recovery and it gives me a error message so im guessing its either wiped out or blocked...any ideas out there on how to correct or replace it

twtoned said:
I was trying to find a custom recovery, or any recovery that will work on my lg realm. I boot recovery and it gives me a error message so im guessing its either wiped out or blocked...any ideas out there on how to correct or replace it
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Looking for one as well. I have not found one.

Recovery is actually preinstalled
I found this just tooling around. Use your favorite file browser, I used
Total commander. /system/vender/itson
The zip file is there. Hope this helps. (Rooted LG ls620)

Could you explain in a little better detail on what you mean Enigmatic177... I'm pulling my hair out Hehe

If anyone makes or finds a working recovery please post it.

Itson is a zip file that was installed after last update it has the basics to unlock the boot loader. I unpacked it used Rom toolbox pro rebooted to RECOVERY did regular reboot system upgraded.
A couple if bit mapp errors 11111. Then I basically flashed CWM.
Before you do this the partitions change from ext2-ext4. I'd advise
Backing them up.

LG Realm & exceed 2 TWRP recovery/fastboot files
No computer needed!!!
Lg realm & exceed 2 twrp custom recovery/fastboot downloade
All you need to do is follow the steps in the read me and you will have the recovery or fast boot to do as you please! Make sure u do a backup!!!!!!
I spent countless hours trying to do this and i finaly got it to work
Now all we need is them roms please make some if you can wold like cm12!
Sorry for not spacing the link im a newb so i cant post links yethttps://mega.co.nz/#!FVQ0GSaI!525LBPtwo696CvZrjY032tKkfS7aaURG-xATm2uzWhw

TWRP recovery help L620 LG Realm
hello I followed the steps in the read me file and i succeeded in installing twrp although im having troubles booting up to my system os. when i power on my device it takes me straight to twrp. i have a feeling i might of missed a step. i tried creating a backup but i cant because i noticed my screen turns off fast. do you think you might know what might be the problem why i cant boot up to my os? thanks!

I think i know what seems to be the problem. I think i might have accidentally replaced the boot img with the twrp recovery img. i did not make a backup before this happened. is there anything i can do to make my phone boot up to its normal image? thanks

Nope. It is officially a paperweight and no one I know of has access to the stock ROM either.
Sent from my LGLS620 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Hey
Has anybody found a custom rom?

Finally. Easy as pie
Ok, I downloaded an image (w5c_twrp_bumped.img)
put that img on the root of my sd card
downloaded Rashr from the google play store
opened rashr and tapped 'recovery from storage', navigated to external sd and tapped the image and tapped
ýes please'
flashed it. after the flash the phone rebooted into the twrp recovery.
then just rebooted back into the system
worked perfectly.
im new here im not allowed to post outside links yet, just google "w5c_twrp_bumped.img" should take you to a link for a download of that recovery
i got twrp now as a custom recovery. on my lg realm.

That_One_Person760 said:
hello I followed the steps in the read me file and i succeeded in installing twrp although im having troubles booting up to my system os. when i power on my device it takes me straight to twrp. i have a feeling i might of missed a step. i tried creating a backup but i cant because i noticed my screen turns off fast. do you think you might know what might be the problem why i cant boot up to my os? thanks!
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You have the bumped recovery so all i can say if u messed up is to flash a stock rom u can find on google i had to re flash mine a few times messing with root

right on, thanks for the info. I had no problems at all. it all fell in place like i was hoping. The Realm is the easiest device Iv ever rooted, flashed, and messed with. Well, as far as rooting and flashing a custom recovery. dunno bout roms though. Im sure its simple?

The_android_Modder said:
No computer needed!!!
Lg realm & exceed 2 twrp custom recovery/fastboot downloade
All you need to do is follow the steps in the read me and you will have the recovery or fast boot to do as you please! Make sure u do a backup!!!!!!
I spent countless hours trying to do this and i finaly got it to work
Now all we need is them roms please make some if you can wold like cm12!
Sorry for not spacing the link im a newb so i cant post links yethttps://mega.co.nz/#!FVQ0GSaI!525LBPtwo696CvZrjY032tKkfS7aaURG-xATm2uzWhw
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OK, I grabbed and extracted this. I used Flashify to simply flash the recovery (w5c_twrp_bumped.img) and it works like a dream on my LG Realm.
OTOH, trying the same on an Exceed 2 gets me TWRP, but it cannot mount much of anything and the backup fails. After failing, it tells me "No OS found, continue?" I continue and get the message "Appears your device has no Root, install now?' I am absolutely certain I have root, or wouldn't even be able to run Flashify, so I continue and it simply boots into the OS just fine. Perhaps the readme isn't complete, as I see the following file in the extracted folder (resources.zip) with no explanation of why it's there. It "appears" to be a flash-able zip that installs "itson" (whatever THAT is). Note that the Realm has this in the /system/vendor/itson, yet the Exceed 2 doesn't.
Have you actually used this on an Exceed 2? And if so, what am I missing here?

The_android_Modder said:
No computer needed!!!
Lg realm & exceed 2 twrp custom recovery/fastboot downloade
All you need to do is follow the steps in the read me and you will have the recovery or fast boot to do as you please! Make sure u do a backup!!!!!!
I spent countless hours trying to do this and i finaly got it to work
Now all we need is them roms please make some if you can wold like cm12!
Sorry for not spacing the link im a newb so i cant post links yethttps://mega.co.nz/#!FVQ0GSaI!525LBPtwo696CvZrjY032tKkfS7aaURG-xATm2uzWhw
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Link is DEAD. Any chance you can reupload this file? I can't make heads or tails of some of this thread and I don't want to destroy this phone. Thanks!!!

petermg said:
Link is DEAD. Any chance you can reupload this file? I can't make heads or tails of some of this thread and I don't want to destroy this phone. Thanks!!!
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I'll do you one better. Just forget about the post you replied to, as it's convoluted as hell. Install TWRP 2.8.6 from here. Ignore the big red warning about the Realm, as he evidently hasn't updated the OP. You can view my notes regarding the Realm in this reply. Tested several times and verified working better than anything else available. Easiest recovery to install I've ever dealt with (all done with an .apk). The option to access via cold boot (battery pull procedure) is something to behold
Be sure to thank the developer, even if you need to create an account to do so. Very VERY nice work!

fathergweedo said:
I'll do you one better. Just forget about the post you replied to, as it's convoluted as hell. Install TWRP 2.8.6 from here. Ignore the big red warning about the Realm, as he evidently hasn't updated the OP. You can view my notes regarding the Realm in this reply. Tested several times and verified working better than anything else available. Easiest recovery to install I've ever dealt with (all done with an .apk). The option to access via cold boot (battery pull procedure) is something to behold
Be sure to thank the developer, even if you need to create an account to do so. Very VERY nice work!
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before you replied I installed the version 2.8.5 from here:
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-2-8-5-0-for-realm-ls620-and-exceed-2-vs450pp.908704/
Is 2.8.6 better? Looks like the 2.8.5 can't be booted into via key combo from power off? Are there any other differences? I just used the Rashr flash tool from the market to flash 2.8.5. Worked flawlessly. This is actually my mom's phone and it wanted to do a system upgrade but I wanted to back it up first so that's the reason I wanted a recovery.
Pretty cool though, this recovery installs just via an APK!!!? That's amazing!
I'm tempted to install this on her phone next time she comes over... it should be fine right?
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!

petermg said:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before you replied I installed the version 2.8.5 from here:
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-2-8-5-0-for-realm-ls620-and-exceed-2-vs450pp.908704/
Is 2.8.6 better? Looks like the 2.8.5 can't be booted into via key combo from power off? Are there any other differences? I just used the Rashr flash tool from the market to flash 2.8.5. Worked flawlessly. This is actually my mom's phone and it wanted to do a system upgrade but I wanted to back it up first so that's the reason I wanted a recovery.
Pretty cool though, this recovery installs just via an APK!!!? That's amazing!
I'm tempted to install this on her phone next time she comes over... it should be fine right?
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
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That one will cold boot with the battery pull procedure too. A little further down that thread you'll see I modded it to work correctly with the Exceed 2 in addition to the Realm. I like the 2.8.6 better if only that the dates of the backup are correct now. The 286.apk will work fine and overwrite your current recovery. If you leave it installed, you can always open it and reboot to recovery from within the app. If I have more time I'll post a screenshot, but running late for work. I think the screen dimming/timeout issue was fixed as well, but I haven't verified that. I normally disable that in TWRP anyway, as I like to monitor what it's doing during a backup/restore in case of errors.

fathergweedo said:
That one will cold boot with the battery pull procedure too. A little further down that thread you'll see I modded it to work correctly with the Exceed 2 in addition to the Realm. I like the 2.8.6 better if only that the dates of the backup are correct now. The 286.apk will work fine and overwrite your current recovery. If you leave it installed, you can always open it and reboot to recovery from within the app. If I have more time I'll post a screenshot, but running late for work. I think the screen dimming/timeout issue was fixed as well, but I haven't verified that. I normally disable that in TWRP anyway, as I like to monitor what it's doing during a backup/restore in case of errors.
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THANKS!!!! I'll make it a point to flash that to my mom's phone next time I get the chance!

Root Lenovo S8 A7600 / A7600M Golden Warrior

Note: This Tutorial is for the Lenovo S8 A7600(M) MOBILE Only! Theres a Tablet named the same, dont get confused.
Warning: Your Warranty is void. I am not responsible for any kind of bricks or software failure! Only for MTK6752 ! And not for the same Numbered Tablet. this guide is for the Phone.
The Lenovo S8 7600 Golden Warrior is a very nice phone with some quite good specs. Only cons I could find was that it has none of community and tons of bloatware which is unremovable. Yet!
Lets root it, Guys.
You Need:
Model A7600 Only:
1.The Lenovo Firmware including Chinese TWRP which is provided here by me:
(Thats the only one i could find. If anyone is Brave enough to make an English Version and wants to upload it for this thread fell free to do it.)
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3SzZWVElUeXpyekU/view?usp=sharing
English TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3azNMbGcxdXlNSDg/view?usp=sharing
Chinese TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bzt5QqUHjbg3TDl2X2FqS21BR00&authuser=0
Model A7600M:
Firmware:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3elY2SzA2S1c2REk/view?usp=sharing
TWRP Recovery(Chinese):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzt5QqUHjbg3aXRTMkFSczZoZWM/view?usp=sharing
2.SP Flash Tools. This will be Needed for flashing the Sock Rom Incl. Recovery. Version 5.13xxxx Minimum Requied.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/zx5m9mp3x5p413h/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1452.00.zip
3. The Meadiatek Driver(Explains itself i think)
http://d-h.st/1PN
4. The SuperSU.ZIP (Thanks Chainfire, we love you)
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
5.(optional) If you want to use the Google Apps i recommend Downloading the GApps Mini for 5.0 from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/gapps-mini-t3089612
Now Lets get Started:
1. Unzip the Driver Package and Run the Exe. After Installation, restart you Computer. If using Windows 8, disable Signaure Driver Enforcement.
2. Turn Off you device. Open the SP Flash Tools Folder and run Flash_tool.exe as Administrator.
3. Now Unzip the VibeUI Firmware Package. In SP Flashtools klick on Scatter Load. Navigate to the VibeUI Folder and choose the MT6752_Android_scatter.txt.
Edt: Some People Including me had Problems with the Scatter File. However, If getting errors, try creating your own scatter file referring this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151251
4. Check if every Downloadfile exept the System is Checked, else you will get an error.
5.IMPORTANT: Go to settings, Download and CHECK the DA DL All with Checksum.
6. Klick on Download.
7. NOW the Tricky Part. Remove the Battery. Insert it again. Now leave the Phone Turned off and plug the USB Cable in, but holding the Volume UP button.
8. If you get a Red Bar and a Yellow followed by some grey in SP Flash tools you have done it right. If the Flash was successfully, you will get a green tick mark as passed.
9. Now unplug USB and take the battery out and pop it in again. Boot the Phone. Dont get shocked if it doesn't boot up fast, it usually takes about 6-8 Minutes. Be Patient!
10. If the Phone Boots up successfully, configure it and Connect it as a MTP Device on the Computer.
11. Now Copy the GApps.zip and the SuperSu.Zip to the Root of the Phone Memory.
12. Boot into Recovery (Holding VOL UP AND DOWN while turning the Phone on) and flash the two Zips. Its in Chinese but you will
only need to flash it once. Flash Zip is the Upper Left Button. Choose your GappsZip and use the Back Button to get to the main Screen. Now flash the SuperSA.zip.
13.Reboot. If you dont know how to just take off the battery ( Its quite risky so better try using the Buttons. The Layout is the same as in the English Version)
Finished!Now your Device is Rooted and got the Gapps on it. Download Titanium Backup and remove the Chinese Crap Bloatware. You are now the Master of your Device. I would be really happy about Donations, since It was very Hard to get Hands on these Roms and Recoverys.
INFO: Some People Complained about the lost IMEI, Thank you Soyer88 for the fix! Sorry that I was away for too long, I got my finals.
Soyer88 said:
For those of you who lost the IMEI address on this phone, or ANY other, here is simple guide witch solved my problem:
1. Download this http://www.4shared.com/file/aNRAdrvgba/sn_gen.html , or search sn_gen.exe (Dont worry, the program is not translated that isn't a problem)
2. In the ??IMEI 1 field write your original imei address (behind the battery)
3. Click on ??MP0B_001?? - It will create a file on your desktop named MP0B_001.
4. Copy the file in your phone, Install Root Explorer, send the file in data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/ and change the permission of the file (check all boxes)
5. Restart the phone.
Thats it ! This phone is very tricky to flash (or recover) , because of the chipset.. its very rare
I had a lot of problems to fix it, You have to use the right version of Sp flash tool !!!
Here is a russian forum with ALL the custom ROM's (including the official chinese) and support for this phone - http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657464 it helped me a lot!
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Be sure to donate him a Beer!

Thank you for tuto.
About ROM - it is have Multi Langue?

Great tutorial :good:, but what about people with MTK6752M?

rom corrupt
Hi, when i extract this rom i recive one message "system.img is damaged"
what can i do?
thank's a lot.

XxpikaachuuxX said:
Note: This Tutorial is for the Lenovo S8 7600 MOBILE Only! Theres a Tablet named the same, dont get confused.
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Hey
Could someone tell me what to do? I flashed a rom and recovery via Sp Tool (not from this guide) on my S8 A7600. It was a custom rom with removed bloatware I found on a Russian site (google translate).
Now I find that my baseband is unknown and no IMEI's either. I didn't notice this in the beginning though, I did root the phone first and cleaned up even further with Titanium Backup, including the default phone and
contact apps.
Don't know if this could have had an impact or not, but my impression is that it has to do with modem driver, which might be a different one (it seems the custom rom was built from chinese rom). Both scatter files (rom and recovery) does not seem to touch the nvram area, although this mtk flashing stuff is completely new to me.
Have any tips? This chipset is new for IMEI repair, so is unsupported from what I gather.

I flashed another rom I found and the IMEI came back, hurray :laugh:
Good to know its not some permanent lame fault the mtk engineers would have missed (unlikely). Well now back to customizing romz, the default lenovo rom is far from what I consider usable.

NIKO_BG said:
Great tutorial :good:, but what about people with MTK6752M?
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I will upload the MTK6752M Rom too. But you will have to wait 3-4 weeks since im at vacation at the moment. I will also Provide CWM for both models then. Greets

askermk2000 said:
I flashed another rom I found and the IMEI came back, hurray :laugh:
Good to know its not some permanent lame fault the mtk engineers would have missed (unlikely). Well now back to customizing romz, the default lenovo rom is far from what I consider usable.
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I actually like the Design tho. If i can ask, did you use my Stock rom from this thread?

XxpikaachuuxX said:
I actually like the Design tho. If i can ask, did you use my Stock rom from this thread?
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Actually I think I said that wrong. I am now using this rom: VIBEUI_V2.5_ _USR_ST1524_5.1460.1_1506111858_MP6V3_CU_CN_otafull
This is the latest official stock rom directly from Lenovo. I was referring to one of the rom's that's flashed by those shabby vendors, full of adware, malware and viruses.
I was not aware of this situation as this is my first china phone.
To Op: No I did not use your Rom. I've tried a few others and the *Real* stock ota rom from lenovo was the best for me, also the latest stable build. I found it here btw: lenovo-forums.ru(can't post full link)
Also I'm looking for this: A7600_TWRP2.8.7.0_2015-07-18.7z <--- This is the only recovery I've found that has english language. It was posted on 4pda.ru but link is down. Also seen it on those chinese sites, but requires account to download.

askermk2000 said:
Actually I think I said that wrong. I am now using this rom: VIBEUI_V2.5_ _USR_ST1524_5.1460.1_1506111858_MP6V3_CU_CN_otafull
This is the latest official stock rom directly from Lenovo. I was referring to one of the rom's that's flashed by those shabby vendors, full of adware, malware and viruses.
I was not aware of this situation as this is my first china phone.
To Op: No I did not use your Rom. I've tried a few others and the *Real* stock ota rom from lenovo was the best for me, also the latest stable build. I found it here btw: lenovo-forums.ru(can't post full link)
Also I'm looking for this: A7600_TWRP2.8.7.0_2015-07-18.7z <--- This is the only recovery I've found that has english language. It was posted on 4pda.ru but link is down. Also seen it on those chinese sites, but requires account to download.
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My Suggestion would be: Download and try my Rom and Recovery. Then download SuperSu/.Zip and try to flash it via Chinese TWRP which i am providing. you can locate the buttons from any other TWRP, even from other phones. If done, you could et root uininstaller and remove the crappy bloatware like i did. then install gapps

XxpikaachuuxX said:
My Suggestion would be: Download and try my Rom and Recovery. Then download SuperSu/.Zip and try to flash it via Chinese TWRP which i am providing. you can locate the buttons from any other TWRP, even from other phones. If done, you could et root uininstaller and remove the crappy bloatware like i did. then install gapps
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I already have chinese TWRP, and I'm rooted. The rom I'm using also does not have any insidious bloatware, except a few chinese apps that don't even require root to remove. Besides I seem to remember the system.img file in your rom was corrupt, tried to download several times.
Just saw this at 4pda.ru:
Port of K3 Note VIBE 2.8 1530 A7600 5.1】 【07/15/25
Download: yadi.sk/d/ULLundAAi5dk6

Will upload the File again, sorry to hear that.

where do you download the latest firmware?this phone doesn t have ota?no need to use flash tool if it s the case..you can root it easily with an apk
so i don t understand you manip

Mine was really hard to root, none of Kinroot or any other tool/app worked.

so could you say use what did you use for rooting it?
i just to order one so i would like to erase all chinese apk
are you happy with this phone?

Like I said, the Rom provided here is Pre Rooted and has TWRP included. With twrp you can root any rom, but seems like the file is corrupt so ill have to upload it again as soon as i get home

XxpikaachuuxX said:
Mine was really hard to root, none of Kinroot or any other tool/app worked.
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XxpikaachuuxX said:
Like I said, the Rom provided here is Pre Rooted and has TWRP included. With twrp you can root any rom, but seems like the file is corrupt so ill have to upload it again as soon as i get home
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thanks for you help
yes i you have the good file could you add a link for everybody?
http://www.tmallbox.com/brand-phone/18401-mtk6752-lenovo-a7600-4g-let-octa-core-1280720-2g8g.html
it s what i have bought
but the soc is not the same describe in the first page..do you have the same?

New full firmware package available: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Lqys5p5m_YU2xxZ3d4T0V5WjA
VIBEUI_V2.5_1532_5.1797.1_ST_A7600_CU
I got this as ota update yesterday, on official lenovo rom. Btw, this needs to be flashed with stock recovery (rename file as "update.zip")
Actually, you can flash it with TWRP/custom recovery, just tried it
Also, you should flash Gapps after the initial boot and setup, or it may cause problems.
Here is also the TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery with English language: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Lqys5p5m_YR0VfSXFPZ0RIZEk
The new firmware is good. So far I've noticed it has solved a big bug with launcher. Previously I could not use widgets with 3rd party launcher (settings fc), now I can.
The launcher bug is still present, but not with Google Now Launcher when flashed with gapps.
PS: Is it ok for me to post this here? Perhaps better to make new thread?

Aosp rom
I found what seems to be a recent AOSP based rom: A7600-ZP-15.08.06.zip
Though only so far seen it on Chinese sites, like this: http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=1393301215&shareid=1110457716&third=0
Don't think I will bother getting account for that, but just letting you know.

Man thank you! If you could download this and pack it in one zip, upload it on your google drive and test it again we could privide yours! Because i sold mine so i cajt test it. Else im still ready to upload it
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Lenovo A7600F (Original) CM13 Port

Hi All A7600F Owners,
I have successfully ported a CM13 MediaTek ROM over to our beloved Lenovo A7600F.
Updated 14/12/2016 To fix non-booting ROM
This is for the original tablet only!
The ROM was pre built so I have not compiled it from source, however I have put in many hours to optimise and tweak various aspects to try and ensure a stable experience. I am not sure who to credit for the initial ROM compiling, so if you feel this is you work let me know so I can credit you properly.
If you flash this it is at your own risk, your warranty will be void and I will not be responsible for any bricks! I will however offer advice where and if I can.
I know this is not a very popular device so It may be that no one tries this ROM, if you do please could you leave some feedback for me.
Now on to the good part.......
Rooting The A7600F
1. From 4.4.2 and 4.2.2 this can be gone easily with the KingRoot app.
2. Here is a file and script that will replace KingRoot with SuperSu if you wish to stay on stock Lenovo ROM.
KingRoot2SuperSu
3. If you are flashing CM13 you do not need to waste time changing the root app.
Installation Of Custom Recovery
1. You must have a custom recovery installed. I have only tried this ROM with TWRP. This is the version I have been using;
A7600F TWRP 3.0.2.0
2. Once downloaded unzip and place the recovery.img in the root of your internal storage on the device.
3. Install a Terminal emulator app form the play store or open up the app if you already have one. Once opened type the following and hit enter.
su
If the app has not been opened before it will now ask for root permissions. Grant it.
4. Type the following command to install the recovery.img to the right place and hit enter.
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/recovery bs=16777216 count=1
Now the recovery is loaded into the correct place.
User @cato1986 has pointed out that once rooted the TWRP image can be installed with the flashify app.
5. If you are not flashing CM13 you can now power of the device. Press VOL+ and Power to boot into recovery or if you have adb enabled you can type.
adb reboot recovery
From the command line of your PC.
6. If you intend to flash CM13 now would be a good time to download the ROM and Gapps and place in the internal or external storage of your device.
Installation of CM13
1. Download the ROM Here.
A7600F CM13 ROM
Get Gapps (I prefer the nano version).
Open Gapps
With the ROM and Gapps stored on your device boot into recovery. (Power off, VOL+ and Power) or via adb.
2. In recovery go to wipe. Now go to advanced wipe. Select only the following and nothing else.
Dalvik/ART Cache
Data
Cache
System
3. Return to the main menu. Go to install and select the CM13 ROM. Install it. This can take a while.
4. Go back to the main page in recovery and install your Gapps zip straight away. Once finished wipe Dalvik/Cache and hit reboot.
5. Hopefully it boots past the original Lenovo screen. The 1st boot can take a while.
6. Run through setup. CyanogenSetupWizard will warn you that the sim is missing. Ignore this I am working on a fix. This is the only place left the the system seems to think a sim should be installed.
7. Profit!
What Works
Wifi
Bluetooth
Cameras
Audio
Microphone
Almost everything I have tried
What Doesn't Work
GPS?
If you find anything else let me know.
More General Issues And Fixes For The A7600F
Phantom NVRAM WARNING WiFi network.
This can happen if you formatted the device with the SP Flash Tool. To fix it simply install the NVRAM FIX zip file below.
NVRAM FIX
Credits
CyanogenMod,
TWRP,
Lenovo,
4pda for the NVRAM FIX.
If you feel I have earned a pint you can donate by going to my profile and looking for my donation email.
If you want to leave thanks please do.

Christmas comes early - a very popular tablet still and with this work it will save me buying her indoors a new one for Xmas
thank you

leemg said:
Christmas comes early - a very popular tablet still and with this work it will save me buying her indoors a new one for Xmas
thank you
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Just let me know if you run into any problems.
Should be OK I have tested it quite a bit.
Regards
Lee

will make time over the next couple of days. Too much going on in the house to "think" right now. (xmas tree and stuff)

I only get a black screen after lenovo logo. Whats wrong?

kiffw said:
I only get a black screen after lenovo logo. Whats wrong?
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Are you sure you are flashing it on the original A7600F?
Regards
Lee

black screen, doesn't boot
i am having the same issue, i get the lenovo boot animation and then the screen goes black and stays black. I also do not have a backup of my system.... so i basically have a device that does nothing. can someone create a backup image that you can use TWRP to restore your device???

cato1986 said:
i am having the same issue, i get the lenovo boot animation and then the screen goes black and stays black. I also do not have a backup of my system.... so i basically have a device that does nothing. can someone create a backup image that you can use TWRP to restore your device???
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I will check this out. It works fine on my device, however it may be a corrupted upload. I won't have a chance until later to sort it or get a backup image for you. You can use the SP flash tool for the A7600F but if you aren't comfortable using it I will post some instructions for it later.
Regards

I have tested the ROM and it works fine on my tablet. If you are experiencing problems and you please confirm that you are flashing on the Lenovo A10-70 A7600-F 10 inch Wi-Fi only Tablet with the MediaTek MT8121 chip....... The boot image in this ROM is not compatible with anything else. Ensure you are not trying to flash on the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70F it will not work.
Can anyone else who has tried to flash it on the correct device confirm it works? It has had nearly 30 downloads but no one has left any feedback. It would be great if you could leave a note of this ROM works for you.
Regards
Lee

not working
That's the model i have, but it shows a black screen. I'm not new to flashing either. I have several custom ROM devices. So I don't think it is something I'm doing wrong. Suggestions?

I'm one of the 30 guys who downloaded the ROM.
Thanks so much for the effort you put into building this rom.
Unfortunately, in my case, the tablet doesn't get past the Lenovo boot screen after installing the rom.
I didn't know there was a Wifi- only version of this tablet but i looked it up, and mine is the A7600F with the MediaTek MT8121 chip.
Nevertheless, there seems to be a Sim Card Slot ?
I will give another try later

cato1986 said:
i am having the same issue, i get the lenovo boot animation and then the screen goes black and stays black. I also do not have a backup of my system.... so i basically have a device that does nothing. can someone create a backup image that you can use TWRP to restore your device???
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kiffw said:
I only get a black screen after lenovo logo. Whats wrong?
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Now i also get a black screen

cato1986 said:
That's the model i have, but it shows a black screen. I'm not new to flashing either. I have several custom ROM devices. So I don't think it is something I'm doing wrong. Suggestions?
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Are you using the TWRP from the OP? It seems like a boot image issue. If you are using the TWRP from the OP? Are you performing the wipe and does TWRP report any issues when wiping or flashing?
Regards

not working
thel2dab said:
Are you using the TWRP from the OP? It seems like a boot image issue. If you are using the TWRP from the OP? Are you performing the wipe and does TWRP report any issues when wiping or flashing?
Regards
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Yes, I'm using TWRP....I also followed this thread. Nothing less, nothing more.

Ok guys thanks for reporting back. I suspect the boot image in the upload file is corrupt. I will upload a new file at about 8:00pm GMT tonight.
Regards
Lee

@Chrambo, @cato1986 @kiffw, @leemg
I managed to get a new ROM uploaded during my lunch break, if you try it and report back that would be great.
A7600-F CM-13 ROM

It works!
Thank you so much!

Chrambo said:
It works!
Thank you so much!
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No problem, glad it's working. Enjoy. ?

Hey there, my copy is working as well.
It looks great. I do have a question, is anyone else having trouble flashing full or super OpenGapps? I can only flash the smallest. And hey thanks a lot for all the hard work. I wish I knew how to contribute.

cato1986 said:
Hey there, my copy is working as well.
It looks great. I do have a question, is anyone else having trouble flashing full or super OpenGapps? I can only flash the smallest. And hey thanks a lot for all the hard work. I wish I knew how to contribute.
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I am not sure but I think the system partition is too small to flash the bigger Gapps packages.
Glad it is working now. I am just looking to fix the GPS as it doesn't appear to work currently, I don't know if you anyone else can confirm this.
Let me know if you run into any problems.
Regards
Lee

[Recovery] TWRP for the Nubia Z18(NX606J)

Hey,
youyim123 recently made his TWRP build available that I was trying to compile myself. So without further ado, here is a more or less working TWRP for the Nubia Z18 with instructions of how to install it.
Link to recovery.img
How to install it:
Boot into bootloader using
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock the bootloader using
Code:
fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX606J
Flash the recovery.img using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
IMPORTANT! Navigate to "reboot to emergency recovery mode". Do not use
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
as it might not work correctly!
I found disconnecting the device from USB to be more reliable, so do that for stability
If it gets stuck, repeat steps 1 and 4. No need to reflash, just be patient
Language will be Chinese, so change that by using the settings button (second from below on the right)
That's it, you have a working TWRP now Enjoy!
EDIT: DO NOT TRY FLASHING MAGISK AS IT WILL DAMAGE DM-VERITY AND YOU'LL HAVE TO BOOT RESCUE YOUR DEVICE! YOU CAN USE MY recovery script in the bloat remover thread to fix your device
In case you get stuck in a bootloop, repeat the installation guide, then use
Code:
adb push stock.zip /data/media/0
and reflash stock firmware as a last resort until a custom ROM is available.
All credit for this goes to youyim123 and his amazing work! I know he struggled releasing this because his work is often used or redirected without his consent or giving him credit, so I'm grateful he decided to release it.

*reserved*

Can i use this to flash Gapps

aqblwd said:
Can i use this to flash Gapps
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In theory, yes. In practice, it somehow doesn't give me any GApps when flashing it. I'm trying to cooperate with the OpenGapps team to fix this.

any update info for flashing gapps ? i really want to use my nubia z18 with google environment on it. tks

shevaman7 said:
any update info for flashing gapps ? i really want to use my nubia z18 with google environment on it. tks
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None yet. I'd say community involvement isn't exactly one of the OpenGapps team's good points
See the Gitter thread for tracking updates here: https://gitter.im/opengapps/general
If you know of any other way to contact them, feel free to do so and send them the logs I attached in the gitter post (same username as here)

shevaman7 said:
any update info for flashing gapps ? i really want to use my nubia z18 with google environment on it. tks
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You can use google xspace

elnas1369 said:
You can use google xspace
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EDIT: Okay I tried the app and it's doing something that looks like installing play services? @elnas1369 would you mind explaining what you did in detail? Because most of us probably can't speak chinese and it's not intuitive unfortunately

curtisy said:
EDIT: Okay I tried the app and it's doing something that looks like installing play services? @elnas1369 would you mind explaining what you did in detail? Because most of us probably can't speak chinese and it's not intuitive unfortunately
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I did it on my Nubia X and it works pretty good, you just have to follow the steps, i've found some tutos on youtube it's very easy. You can search for google xspace installing or something like that

curtisy said:
Hey,
youyim123 recently made his TWRP build available that I was trying to compile myself. So without further ado, here is a more or less working TWRP for the Nubia Z18 with instructions of how to install it.
Link to recovery.img
How to install it:
Boot into bootloader using
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Unlock the bootloader using
Code:
fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX606J
Flash the recovery.img using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
IMPORTANT! Navigate to "reboot to emergency recovery mode". Do not use
Code:
fastboot reboot recovery
as it might not work correctly!
I found disconnecting the device from USB to be more reliable, so do that for stability
If it gets stuck, repeat steps 1 and 4. No need to reflash, just be patient
Language will be Chinese, so change that by using the settings button (second from below on the right)
That's it, you have a working TWRP now Enjoy!
EDIT: DO NOT TRY FLASHING MAGISK AS IT WILL DAMAGE DM-VERITY AND YOU'LL HAVE TO BOOT RESCUE YOUR DEVICE! YOU CAN USE MY recovery script in the bloat remover thread to fix your device
In case you get stuck in a bootloop, repeat the installation guide, then use
Code:
adb push stock.zip /data/media/0
and reflash stock firmware as a last resort until a custom ROM is available.
All credit for this goes to youyim123 and his amazing work! I know he struggled releasing this because his work is often used or redirected without his consent or giving him credit, so I'm grateful he decided to release it.
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any news update about stable TWRP for Z18. I have Z18, a very beautiful and strong device

md07 said:
any news update about stable TWRP for Z18. I have Z18, a very beautiful and strong device
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It is stable. Just make sure to unplug your phone after flashing it as otherwise it will probably get stuck after a few seconds. If you need to have your device connected to your pc, do the following:
Start adb sideload in TWRP, connect your phone to your pc, stop sideload. That way you have a working connection with adb again
Hope this helps!

curtisy said:
It is stable. Just make sure to unplug your phone after flashing it as otherwise it will probably get stuck after a few seconds. If you need to have your device connected to your pc, do the following:
Start adb sideload in TWRP, connect your phone to your pc, stop sideload. That way you have a working connection with adb again
Hope this helps!
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i read somewhere in Nubia forums (chinese language), some dev is going to release TWRP for Z18, but it need poll to decide.
So that, i dont know this version on XDA is official or unofficial ? And as you said, if it is stable, so can i flash Gaap package to get full Goolge and service for Z18? have you tried ?

Already try few weeks ago, not working...!
The only temperary solution is "Google Space", or just wait for the global version release
As one Dev which working on LOS fot this machine point out that Lineage is very hard to compile since there's no other Dev help him, the System is block by something call AVB2...pretty ironic as this twrp not even let us using Magisk at all!
md07 said:
i read somewhere in Nubia forums (chinese language), some dev is going to release TWRP for Z18, but it need poll to decide.
So that, i dont know this version on XDA is official or unofficial ? And as you said, if it is stable, so can i flash Gaap package to get full Goolge and service for Z18? have you tried ?
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sky104hk said:
Already try few weeks ago, not working...!
The only temperary solution is "Google Space", or just wait for the global version release
As one Dev which working on LOS fot this machine point out that Lineage is very hard to compile since there's no other Dev help him, the System is block by something call AVB2...pretty ironic as this twrp not even let us using Magisk at all!
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I tried Gplay space. But all app installed from there seem work slowly and not appear on home screen (must go Gplay space and run app)

md07 said:
i read somewhere in Nubia forums (chinese language), some dev is going to release TWRP for Z18, but it need poll to decide.
So that, i dont know this version on XDA is official or unofficial ? And as you said, if it is stable, so can i flash Gaap package to get full Goolge and service for Z18? have you tried ?
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Please read the first post precisely and then the post in the nubia forum again. Youyim is the guy who made the poll and he made it public. I simply brought it to a wider audience and link to his official GitHub for the img.
You cannot flash Gapps with this because it errors. I said so a couple of times before and would appreciate a bit of effort reading before asking. You probably spent more time on writing this than you would've reading the first three post entries here, disregarding the fact that I'm trying to reply in detail. It's all in the first post, please read that before asking next time..
To sum up:
- It's the "official" TWRP from youyim, all credit goes to him
- You can not install Gapps with this, I haven't found a resolution for this but am working on an alternative. See my other thread or post #3 here

sky104hk said:
Already try few weeks ago, not working...!
The only temperary solution is "Google Space", or just wait for the global version release
As one Dev which working on LOS fot this machine point out that Lineage is very hard to compile since there's no other Dev help him, the System is block by something call AVB2...pretty ironic as this twrp not even let us using Magisk at all!
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It's the same dev I'm the guy working on LineageOS as well and yes AVB2 (Basically think of it as Android's answer to secure boot on Computers) is a pain in the a** to deal with. Compiling itself is rather easy compared to the pain that comes after it, it's just killing lots of time and I unfortunately don't have that with a full time job. That's why I tried getting more people involved but (again) failed apparently.
TWRP doesn't have anything to do with Magisk either. Magisk is modifying the boot partition as far as I'm aware (don't hate me topjohnwu) and it relies on either no AVB/DM-Verity or a flag that doesn't work here either. TWRP in contrast just modifies/overrides the boot partition and is (mostly) used to flash many things including Magisk.

I think Z18 not have a global version, so we'll never see international firmware for this product. The only way I hope is some one or some dev support official method for install Google. And hope good news come soon.
Thanks all!

md07 said:
I think Z18 not have a global version, so we'll never see international firmware for this product. The only way I hope is some one or some dev support official method for install Google. And hope good news come soon.
Thanks all!
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Isn't a global release coming in like 2 weeks or something? At least that's what I read last time I checked
I can tell you an official method. Root your phone and rewrite google services to system. Otherwise wait until developers can take a look at Rom building like I do now or even better, get involved. Being a one man show isn't helping the cause even if you have a couple spectators because it makes you feel more or less like a monkey in a cage

curtisy said:
Isn't a global release coming in like 2 weeks or something? At least that's what I read last time I checked
I can tell you an official method. Root your phone and rewrite google services to system. Otherwise wait until developers can take a look at Rom building like I do now or even better, get involved. Being a one man show isn't helping the cause even if you have a couple spectators because it makes you feel more or less like a monkey in a cage
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Where did you read about global version Z18??? I checked only on Nubia website, in some global region (like India...) they are only going to release global Red Magic Mars.
I know method get Google and service by rooted and I read in Nubia forums they released tool to root current Version Z18, but I can not download

md07 said:
Where did you read about global version Z18??? I checked only on Nubia website, in some global region (like India...) they are only going to release global Red Magic Mars.
I know method get Google and service by rooted and I read in Nubia forums they released tool to root current Version Z18, but I can not download
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https://www.gadgetsnow.com/mobile-phones/Nubia-Z18 for instance. India isn't global lol. They mostly just buy masses of phones and then resell. And yeah I can understand they won't release a global version anytime soon. The phone is great but looking at the source code, it's horrible. I even had to submit a patch so they get their build fixed!
As for the download, try the second one. Baidu is blocking anything non China by now afaik. It will also be included in the LineageOS ROM whenever I'll get that done..