Hello everyone,
I got z17 miniS several months ago, but I hate the original ROM, no Gapps, no notification, … I’m a newbie on Android (my previous phone is windowsphone), so I don’t know well any things about Android, root, …
I’ve searched on internet many times & found some ways to install Gapps, TWRP, ROM for this phone, almost them from chinese forum. Because the link download on baidu server so I re-up them to another server.
In this thread, I will guide you root, install twrp, Gapps, … to z17miniS, it worked with my phone. Hope it works for you.
Carefully with all you do. Please always backup.
Links download:
Nubia emergency Tool V1.1.4: https://www.up-4ever.com/io2mab10hl1v
Zte-handset-usb-driver-5.2066.1.11: https://www.up-4ever.com/lgr8tdrr5vaj
Nubia_Z17_mini_twrp_root_pack: https://www.up-4ever.com/v8snlmbh75df
TWRP_recovery-3.2.2_NX589J: https://www.up-4.net/wa89whiahgl4
nubiaz17miniS-beta1-twrp: https://www.up-4.net/c86atyqd8sui
ROM NX589J:
NX589_V210_update: https://www.up-4ever.com/osu00tfe6koj
NX589_V212_update: https://www.up-4ever.com/dk6dbxlmo07e
NX589-V216-update: https://www.up-4ever.com/jmoled2gd282
NX589J_V2.16_2018.01.09: https://www.up-4ever.com/01t4o8eh5unb
NX589_V217_update: https://www.up-4ever.com/gxkex20t4or3
flyme6_NX589J_136fei_6.8.2.10R: https://www.up-4ever.com/8davy47ryz6f
flyme6-Root: https://www.up-4ever.com/0cx7b97v2q4s
flyme_NX589J_136fei_6.8.3.29R-root: https://www.up-4ever.com/xa3qvgsyc8ah
NX589J-ENCommonV1.01: https://www.up-4ever.com/27gya085krcw
NX589J-EN-1.04: https://www.up-4.net/cw3odzxnzb1b
NX589J-V3.04 CN Original: https://www.up-4.net/na7s02qe9nty
Mokee free version: https://www.up-4.net/w15h1p2pvlwa
Rom mod from CN3.04: https://www.up-4.net/mm0bqb7cuwt7
NX589J-V3.07 CN Original: https://www.up-4.net/9jha11t6eib6
NX589J-EN 1.06: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18tl7P9IWDJU0Day_zukPdHg8NQQY0ahz/view
NX589J_Z69_EN_UJH1N_V107: 2019/02/21: Please restore your phone to factory default settings after upgrade in order to make sure that software upgrade is valid: https://www.nubia.com/de/support.php?a=phone&pid=37Foreign
APP:
open_gapps-arm64-7.1-full-20180207: https://www.up-4ever.com/8q1z0y1dntp4
T-setting: https://www.up-4ever.com/3xsd1jxyiuun
open_gapps-arm64-7.1-full-20180814: https://www.up-4.net/ba3m3u6ylb8e
Xposed Nubia by SY: https://www.up-4.net/ni0e4lnu1v51
1. Preparation:
- Charge Your Device.
- Backup Phone Apps, Contacts, SMS.
- Enable developer options: Go To Settings -> About Phone -> Tap On “Firmware Version” 7 Times To Enable Developer Options.
- Enable USB Debugging: Go To Your Preferences -> Advanced -> Developer Options -> Tick The “Usb Debugging” Checkbox.
- Enable OEM Unlock: Go To Your Preferences -> Advanced -> Developer Options -> Tick The “Oem Unlock” Check box
2. Install Nubia Driver: Zte-handset-usb-driver-5.2066.1.11
3. Install TWRP, root:
- Download the TWRP Recovery Flash Tool: Nubia_Z17_mini_twrp_root_pack, unzip it.
- Connect your phone to PC
- Run GizFlasher.bat
- Choose 2, then your device reboot to twrp
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- Change language to English
- Choose tools & Root device
Another TWRP: Run z17minis刷recovery.bat & choose 2 to install twrp.
4. Install Gapps:-
- Download open_gapps-arm64-7.1-full-20180207 and Flash the zip Via Twrp Recovery.
- Wipe Dalvik Cache and Reboot.
- Fix Google authorization is required Problem:
o Go To Setting -> Apps -> Force Stop and Clear Data Of (Download Manager, Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, and Google Account Manager).
o Set up your Google Account again.
o Go to airplane mode, waitting ~5’
o Reboot The Device.
o Come to normal mode
5. Install ROM:
- Download ROM & copy it to internal storage
- Flash the zip Via Twrp Recovery.
Here I have 2 ROM cook:
- NX589J_V2.16_2018.01.09: From SY in chinese forum: I’m using that Rom, it’s ok, but it has T-setting in Chinese language I extract T-setting to change language but I cant. It also can install Xposed too
- flyme6_NX589J_136fei: I’ve just see this ROM, so I’ve not try it yet
- Rom EN 1.01: shared from NerekPL, I have not installed yet, but the review is ok, i saw the En version 1.04 but cant find link download
- Update ROM EN 1.04 from logosfp: Everything works great with EN_1.04 except... the problem with "always" pending downloads and installations in the Google Play
- Update ROM CN 3.04 from nubia
- Update rom cook CN 3.04 from cwz: fault at panorama camera.
- Update rom CN 3.07 from nubia
- Update ROm Mokee free version by fei
- Update rom EN 1.06
6. Install xposed:
you can install xposed for NX589J, but i think it cant help much.
- installer/ uninstaller xposed 3.1.5 apk from this forum
- install xposed framework in the link above: install through recovery.
Nguồn:
https://www.******.com/root-nubia-z17-install-twrp-gapps/
https://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-1158936-1-1.html
https://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-1184346-1-1.html
Nice work.:good::good::good:
I'll give a try.
T-setting: https://www.up-4ever.com/3xsd1jxyiuun
T-setting's link is broken.
rsinet said:
Nice work.:good::good::good:
I'll give a try.
T-setting: https://www.up-4ever.com/3xsd1jxyiuun
T-setting's link is broken.
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I can go this normal @@
T-setting: https://www.up-4ever.com/3xsd1jxyiuun
If not, pls tell me, i will reup this
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dhvminh said:
I can go this normal @@
T-setting: https://www.up-4ever.com/3xsd1jxyiuun
If not, pls tell me, i will reup this
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Sorry. Now its working. Seems to be momentary.
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Do you know how to delete google account ?
I`m getting "This change is not allowed by your administrator."
rsinet said:
Sorry. Now its working. Seems to be momentary.
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Do you know how to delete google account ?
I`m getting "This change is not allowed by your administrator."
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I dont know. But i think u can try removing account in app and using titanium to wipe app data.
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Thank you very much for the post, @dhvminh:
So far the community around Z17 miniS is small and there no so many ROMs available and users posting about this device, so any contribution is more than welcome.
Which ROM are you currently using? Is it working fine? Do you manage to get the settings in English?
I currently have chinese v2.10 with GApps in my phone but I'm quite disappointed for a number of reasons:
- Battery drains really fast. I have to put the device in "energy save" mode and even this does not make the battery work for more than 6/8 hours.
- I have problem with some Google services.
- Minor bugs when "sharing" things between apps or accessing to media from apps (change the profile picture in several apps doesn't work, for instance).
Is it worthy change to any of the ROMs you mentioned (and which one is the best so far) or it's better to wait until a international ROM is released (by the way, I can't not find it anywhere :crying
The phone looks quite good and the performance is great, as well as the camera but the problems I mentioned make the user experience quite frustrating. I want to believe that we will have improvements in the next months: the phone was released in October 2017 in China and it was just introduced in Europe. So, fingers crossed.
Thanks again.
logosfp said:
Thank you very much for the post, @dhvminh:
So far the community around Z17 miniS is small and there no so many ROMs available and users posting about this device, so any contribution is more than welcome.
Which ROM are you currently using? Is it working fine? Do you manage to get the settings in English?
I currently have chinese v2.10 with GApps in my phone but I'm quite disappointed for a number of reasons:
- Battery drains really fast. I have to put the device in "energy save" mode and even this does not make the battery work for more than 6/8 hours.
- I have problem with some Google services.
- Minor bugs when "sharing" things between apps or accessing to media from apps (change the profile picture in several apps doesn't work, for instance).
Is it worthy change to any of the ROMs you mentioned (and which one is the best so far) or it's better to wait until a international ROM is released (by the way, I can't not find it anywhere :crying
The phone looks quite good and the performance is great, as well as the camera but the problems I mentioned make the user experience quite frustrating. I want to believe that we will have improvements in the next months: the phone was released in October 2017 in China and it was just introduced in Europe. So, fingers crossed.
Thanks again.
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Now, i'm using this ROM: NX589J_V2.16_2018.01.09. It is rom cook from chinese nubia forum, it changed something in system and can install xposed, ... But, something in setting are chinese, i cant change it to english ( Battery in my phone is ok with my using
U can try Morelocate apk to change ur language, but it is not change all text
What problem GG services do u have? I install open_gapps-arm64-7.1-full-20180207, so dont have any problem.
The flyme ROM just use only 1 sim, however i havenot try it yet.
Is it introduced in Europe? Hope it has international ROM. In discuss, i see the version EN ROM for NX589J, but scare to try ((
dhvminh said:
Now, i'm using this ROM: NX589J_V2.16_2018.01.09. It is rom cook from chinese nubia forum, it changed something in system and can install xposed, ... But, something in setting are chinese, i cant change it to english
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Are there important settings in chinese?
dhvminh said:
Is it introduced in Europe? Hope it has international ROM. In discuss, i see the version EN ROM for NX589J, but scare to try
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Do you know where this ROM is? What are you scared to try?
logosfp said:
Are there important settings in chinese?
Do you know where this ROM is? What are you scared to try?
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This ROM Just added some tweak in setting (T-setting) in chinese language.
ROM EN here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-z17-mini/help/z17-mini-s-rom-t3758496/page2
I dont know where is the ROM, so i dont want to try
Do you mean NX589J-ENCommonV1.01 ? I just put it in mine. Works perfectly so far. No Gapps bugs, no air plane mode needed. I've just got it from DOT up-4everDOTcom / 27gya085krcw
rsinet said:
Do you mean NX589J-ENCommonV1.01 ? I just put it in mine. Works perfectly so far. No Gapps bugs, no air plane mode needed. I've just got it from DOT up-4everDOTcom / 27gya085krcw
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) I just recently like rom cook. It's stable with some chinese [emoji3][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
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logosfp said:
- Battery drains really fast. I have to put the device in "energy save" mode and even this does not make the battery work for more than 6/8 hours.
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Hi, so I found the best way to get decent battery life is to disable wifi (it literally took my phone from 6-8 hours up to a full day easily). I know this isn't ideal for some people and data plans, but while you're out and about, definitely disable the wifi.
Hello, I'm having problems when trying to unlock my device since it's not detected by my PC:
C:\Users\fpr\Downloads\Nubia\platform-tools
λ adb reboot bootloader
C:\Users\fpr\Downloads\Nubia\platform-tools
λ fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX589J
< waiting for any device >
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USB Debugging and OEM Unlock options are enabled on my device. Any help?
logosfp said:
Hello, I'm having problems when trying to unlock my device since it's not detected by my PC:
USB Debugging and OEM Unlock options are enabled on my device. Any help?
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1-Turn off your phone and conect the usb cable
2- go to device manager and you will see android warn driver.
3- install Zte-handset-usb-driver-5.2066.1.11
4- Right click in Android warn in device manager and choose update driver
5- choose second option, after second option too
6- choose adb ...... and voila !
diogoasisti said:
1-Turn off your phone and conect the usb cable
2- go to device manager and you will see android warn driver.
3- install Zte-handset-usb-driver-5.2066.1.11
4- Right click in Android warn in device manager and choose update driver
5- choose second option, after second option too
6- choose adb ...... and voila !
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Thanks @diogoasisti
The Android warning is not shown when I have the phone plugged but turned off but it does when it's switch on.
Do you know which one of the ADB drivers do I have to install? Thanks
logosfp said:
Thanks @diogoasisti
The Android warning is not shown when I have the phone plugged but turned off but it does when it's switch on.
Do you know which one of the ADB drivers do I have to install? Thanks
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look if you turn on debugging usb
I don't remember if was handset or single.
I think u should uninstall all the zte driver, restart and install it again
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Hi everyone. Does it have a possibillity to reset fastboot unlock counter?
Link download already dead
all link is dead
please fix it
daniel_hiruko said:
all link is dead
please fix it
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Check ur connection pls.
All link is live
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Hello :laugh:,
I have an ZTE Grand Memo V9815 N5 Flagship Phone APQ8064 Quad Core 2G 16G Android 4.1.2 5.7inch from China, and i was wandering if anyone allready has found something to Root this device.
I have tried the standard superoneclick, but thats not working and crashes when in progress.:silly:
I want to root it, cause i need Google play on it. I have installed Google Services/Google Framework, and i can setup an account in Google Play, but after the account stuff Google Framework/Google Services/Youtube service/Google Play crashes constantly
So i contacted ZTE for support, but there is no Rom, or any update for this phone.
I googled some, and at some websites they wrote to Root the device, so its not crashing anymore.
Please help me to get Root on my phone, so i can install Google Play Store.
Thanks in Advance !!
Same problem
Hello Reppo,
I have the same problem. I am not able to root this fantastic phone ... I need to install Google Play on ti .. :crying:
Please advise me if you will find the rooting procedure for ZTE N5 Grand Memo.
Ciao!
Alfredo
alphredo said:
Hello Reppo,
I have the same problem. I am not able to root this fantastic phone ... I need to install Google Play on ti .. :crying:
Please advise me if you will find the rooting procedure for ZTE N5 Grand Memo.
Ciao!
Alfredo
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I've root Grand memo. What's your specific problems? Did you install unofficial recovery and ADB drive?
HI 123sharon456,
I have no idea how to do it.
I just need procedure and also advice about where to find all the requested files.
Can you give me some advice?
Thanks!
123sharon456 said:
I've root Grand memo. What's your specific problems? Did you install unofficial recovery and ADB drive?
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alphredo said:
HI 123sharon456,
I have no idea how to do it.
I just need procedure and also advice about where to find all the requested files.
Can you give me some advice?
Thanks!
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1. Install driver
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Check your device manager. If it looks like the image follows, it means your ADB driver does not been installed successful.
This is the successful status.
If you can't install ADB driver by automatic installation. You can install ZTE Join Me(mobile phone manager software), it will intall ADB.
2. Recovery
Extract it into any directory.
Click flashrecovery.cmd (antepenultimate) to this interface:
It will run automatically and reboot your phone. If not, reboot your phone and computer, then try again.
If everything is fine, try to enter the recovery.
Shutdown the phone, pressing on volume key by right hand + pressing on power key by left hand. When you see the screen light up and feel the vibration, release the power button. KEEP PRESS ON VOLUME KEY until you see the recovery interface.
-upgrade your system from SD card
-use slideload to upgrade your system
-wipe out data/restore the factory data
-wipe out cache
-backup and restore
-mount and storage
-advanced options
-shutdown
Choose
-wipe out data/restore the factory data
-wipe out cache
and
-upgrade your system from SD card (copy this ROOT ROM in your SD card, and choose it in this step http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...832b60d/5192289d/1/9/6/1/1/6/8/rootforN52.zip)
LOOK LUCK
123sharon456 said:
1. Install driver
Check your device manager. If it looks like the image follows, it means your ADB driver does not been installed successful.
This is the successful status.
If you can't install ADB driver by automatic installation. You can install ZTE Join Me(mobile phone manager software), it will intall ADB.
2. Recovery
Extract it into any directory.
Click flashrecovery.cmd (antepenultimate) to this interface:
It will run automatically and reboot your phone. If not, reboot your phone and computer, then try again.
If everything is fine, try to enter the recovery.
Shutdown the phone, pressing on volume key by right hand + pressing on power key by left hand. When you see the screen light up and feel the vibration, release the power button. KEEP PRESS ON VOLUME KEY until you see the recovery interface.
-upgrade your system from SD card
-use slideload to upgrade your system
-wipe out data/restore the factory data
-wipe out cache
-backup and restore
-mount and storage
-advanced options
-shutdown
Choose
-wipe out data/restore the factory data
-wipe out cache
and
-upgrade your system from SD card (copy this ROOT ROM in your SD card, and choose it in this step http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...832b60d/5192289d/1/9/6/1/1/6/8/rootforN52.zip)
LOOK LUCK
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Thanks A lot,
Im gonna try this, and will tell here about if it worked or not
Reppo1911 said:
Thanks A lot,
Im gonna try this, and will tell here about if it worked or not
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Dear Sharon,
The link is broken for the RootforN52
Can you please put a good link on it ?
shrewd supllice
Reppo1911 said:
Thanks A lot,
Im gonna try this, and will tell here about if it worked or not
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Im stucked at the Flashrecovery thing.
How do i open this adb folder, cause i dont have that one.
I have the ZTE Joinme installed, and now what?
Where do i find these recovery files, which i need to extract.
Please help me out, im kinda noobie in this stuff
Reppo1911 said:
Thanks A lot,
Im gonna try this, and will tell here about if it worked or not
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where can i download unofficial recovery for grand memo
visarya said:
where can i download unofficial recovery for grand memo
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you can find it here:
needrom.com/mobile/zte-n5/[/url]
I cant set the full link cause i did not more then 10 posts
Good!
took weeks breaking my head up late at night from surfing the net to find some way to rooting this stunning smartphone. But I've been stuck due to no knowledge of ADB commands and of course having no Chinese idea, since supposedly there's an app that automatically Root the phone, but I can not make it work.
Having my disability, I share with you all the information and resources I've got to give you hope someone knows the correct usage.
And it is a shame that a HIGH terminal does not remove all power performance not ROOT and therefore can not set you GAPPS
Web Recovery 4.2.2 ROM and instructions: w w w needrom com/mobile/zte-n5/ (Requires registration, but I am uploading files to my Dropbox so it is not necessary)
* Chinese Subforum: w w w zhongxingfans com/forum-560-1.html (Registration is required, I can spend my MP user you're needed)
* Chinese Tutorial on previous subforum: w w w zhongxingfans com/thread-51487-1-1.html
* Other Chinese Subforum: w w w popfen com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=65&filter=typeid&typeid=167 (Same as above, I have also user)
*Another one: www gaojiquan com/forum-ZTEN5-1.html (I'm not registered, I think)
* DropBox folder with everything I've coseguido, even assuming the mobile program that automatically Root: w w w dropbox com/sh/ap64zaexa5sa8op/we9TXWX
* Future tutorials: h t tp : // es.ready2root.com/info/grand-memo-n5 (Now is empty)
[/ LIST]
Hope you have better luck than me, and if they have some known to speak Chinese would be helpful to us.
NOTE: These is a google traducction from a another post from a spanish forum, if you have problems with the links, you can go to the original post here: www . htcmania . com/showthread.php?t=664705
Found this on a chinese website, its not for root, but for better performance of the ZTE N5 :laugh:
Just translate the page with Google Chrome standard translator, and you will understand.
(im still not able to set full links )
link for website:
h t t p ://sjbbs. zol .com.cn/164/642_1635239 .html
link for download:
h t t p://devicedownload .zte. com.cn/cn/UpLoadFiles/product/0/242/soft/2013052815114637 .zip
Im still having the issue that i cannot install GOOGLE PLAY, anyone here that solved that problem???
I appreciate your help
Greets,
Reppo1911
How did you install cwm on zte v9815 please?
CCR
Reppo1911 said:
Thanks A lot,
Im gonna try this, and will tell here about if it worked or not
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Hello,
Is there some lock in EU phones whereas at the end of the aforementioned process the phone does shutdown and remains, the terminal is waiting for device..., rebooting in system recovery cwm is still missing and every sideload fails, any clue? People on the River would be Happy to give from a remote location.
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Can anyone give detailed directions?
I just got the device. I tried installing a google play store apk (tried a few different versions) all installed but none work.
How can I install the play store? Do I have to root the device? If so, are there detailed (English) instructions somewhere?
Someone knows if the Mobileuncle MTK Tools can root zte v5? I need to find a" one-click" app...
Partial success
I have installed the rom from needrom for the N5 android v 4.2.2. Took a while to flash the recovery, which is in chainese (driver issues). But still have serious connections issues:
The 3G network disconnects on restart and takes forever to reconnect. Wifi doesn't work! Built in keyboard is awful and also... chainese!
But it is rooted and has the google apps.
Does any one recommend a better combination of recovery and rom?
This is my wife's phone and she is having a lot of trouble with it.
Monsanto
yanay zimran said:
I have installed the rom from needrom for the N5 android v 4.2.2. Took a while to flash the recovery, which is in chainese (driver issues). But still have serious connections issues:
The 3G network disconnects on restart and takes forever to reconnect. Wifi doesn't work! Built in keyboard is awful and also... chainese!
But it is rooted and has the google apps.
Does any one recommend a better combination of recovery and rom?
This is my wife's phone and she is having a lot of trouble with it.
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How do you flash a Custom rom we cannot even install cwm?
I wrote the Valorous Chinese told me to ask somebody elsee hence I sorry under God shall wish China a Genuine Bankruptcy for denying us Private Property, Communism is a mental disease our Lord should Treat. hxxp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange,_Vaucluse
How to?
JPWK said:
How do you flash a Custom rom we cannot even install cwm?
I wrote the Valorous Chinese told me to ask somebody elsee hence I sorry under God shall wish China a Genuine Bankruptcy for denying us Private Property, Communism is a mental disease our Lord should Treat. hxxp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange,_Vaucluse
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I Followed downloaded the files from the dropbox posted upper in this thread. and followd the instructions in the previous page. Pay special attention to installing the driver for the divice. As soon as it reboots into bootloader it requires another driver.
Also if you must not restart the phone before flashing the rom otherwise it won't last.
perfect aarmewdd um in slack
yanay zimran said:
I Followed downloaded the files from the dropbox posted upper in this thread. and followd the instructions in the previous page. Pay special attention to installing the driver for the divice. As soon as it reboots into bootloader it requires another driver.
Also if you must not restart the phone before flashing the rom otherwise it won't last.
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I am very Confident Folks bould ask ya about this driver thus they can rush downloading it like gold diggers to the root Saint Cloud very much
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Device Specs:
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SIM Type: Dual Mini-SIM
Band Coverage: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WCDMA 900/2100 MHz (Asia-Pacific)
WCDMA 850/1900 MHz (Latin America)
WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n with hotspot capability
Display: 4.5" IPS (Can anyone confirm if it has Gorilla Glass?)
Resolution: 480 x 854
Navigation: 5-point capacitive touch
Processor: Quad-Core Qualcomm MSM 8225Q 1.2GHz
OS: Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean with LenovoMagic UI
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 4GB Internal Storage (eMMC) with memory card slot
Battery: 2000mAh Lithium Polymer user-replaceable
Dimensions: 136 x 69 x 10.4 mm
Weight: 130g
Sensors: A-GPS, Gravitation, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera: Front: 0.3MP fixed-focus, Rear: 5MP auto-focus
FM Radio: Yes
Color: White
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This is a good budget device when compared to other devices from lead manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei.
While searching on the internet I did find some Root & CWM installation methods.
I will be updating the relevant posts as and when needed.
You can look in the list below for what you want to do with your device.
ATTENTION!!! READ THIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING
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Friend, there are two versions of this device in the market:
1. A706 (Chinese model)
2. A706_ROW (International Model)
The ROMs in this thread are only for the A706ROW model of this phone unless otherwise stated.
If you have the chinese model or another model A760 (which is a different model) then the ROMs in this thread are not for you.
Model A706 and A760 are two different models with almost same specifications. This DOES NOT mean that the ROMs of A706ROW are compatible with A760.
Please DO NOT confuse Lenovo A706 with Lenovo A760 as these are two different devices!!! Flash or experiment at your own risk!!!!
If you share a ROM link for any of the above devices, then please mention clearly the device for which the ROM can be used.
What to do with your Device ?
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DISCLAIMER:
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Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Remember if you are doing this, it is at your own sole responsibility
and I cannot be held responsible for any damage to your device, data loss, or any personal injury as a result of your actions.
And, If you still feel it is worth the effort, proceed with caution!
FOR NOOBS
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Read the instructions (click on SHOW to read) before attempting anything from the list below!
First you need to have the Android SDK installed on your computer. Or atleast you need to have the adb & fastboot files available on your computer.
Here's a good post that tells you how to setup ADB and fastboot.
Here's a post that has a list of adb/shell commands for noobs.
Ok, once you are done with the setup of ADB & fastboot on your computer, then you can proceed with the below instructions.
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IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
SOLUTION FOR SIM ERROR & DOWNGRADING TO CHINESE ROM
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Now, some of the people have already done such a mistake and for those people (who are having SIM or network problems and want to go back to chinese ROM, I am sticking this post by danyno1 to the OP:
(Click SHOW to See the quoted post)
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danyno1 said:
hi
I've just installed the "A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0020_130821 MegaFull"" rom , and now i have no network coverage, it doesnt recognize my simcards
I live in Iran.
what should i do??
is there any way to unlock it ??
please help me with this situation , i'm in a hurry
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after reading the whole topic posts, and testing all the methods , the problem is solved [thanks to mixbox360's posts.] i'm going to just copy and paste his 2 separated posts.
BEST soloutions for these 2 common problems :
#1 device doesnt recognize simcards
#2 being unable to downgrade to the chinees stock rom
soloution of the #1 problem :
how I fixed: Just Installed the QNeonModern 1.7 ROM... then I installed the update of a chinese ROM from bootdroid (I mean putt the update.qsb file un the sdfuse directory o my sd card, then power and vol+ to enter the menu and selected SD UPDATE)... thats all... I have again my chinese rom with signal for calls untill we discover how to make work the athk board in the ROW roms.
Hope to be helpfull!
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soloution for #2 problem:
Ok trying again to put my chinese device in ROW rom with sim signal, and found a solution:
1:Flash via droidboot a chinese stock firmware I used the 130325
2:Rooted device with vroot and installed CWM Recovery via ADB
3:In the procedure to install custom rom Qneon one of the steps is to flash boot.img via fastboot... well I just didn´t do this step and flashed directly Qneon_1.7.1.zip via CWM
4: Did data/factory reset, cache reset and dalvik cache reset
5:Reboot system
An Ready! Finally got my chinese device in spanish and sim signal.
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ENJOY THE DUAL SIM ANTENNA + ROM WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
CREDITS : mixbox360
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For Installing CWM: Go to Post #2
For Rooting: Go to Post #3
For Stock ROMs: Go to post #4
For Custom ROMs: Go to post #5
Credits:
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- Lenovo for making a surprisingly good budget phone
- And users for buying it!
Enjoy your phone and share your thoughts and helpful insights/useful methods with all other users here so that they can benefit from your research.
CWM Installation Instructions:
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Make sure you have all the drivers for your phone installed on your computer. Download for A706 from here. Some other Qualcomm drivers (not sure if required)
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled, Install from Unknown Sources is enabled and device is detected in ADB run this command:
Code:
adb devices
Download the CWM Recovery for A706 from here.
Unzip the downloaded file to get a "recovery.img" recovery image file.
Press SHIFT key + Right mouse click in the folder where the file is located and select Open Command from Here.
Now, in the command prompt do the following:
a. Reboot into Bootloader mode. Use command:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
b. Device will reboot and display Lenovo logo. (check if device is in bootloader mode by running command:
Code:
fastboot devices
. If you see a device connected then you have successfully rebooted into fastboot mode.
c. Now, run this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(This will flash the CWM recovery image to the device).
d. Once successful, reboot the device using this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
. Or, you can keep the power+vol up+ vol down buttons pressed to restart.
If everything has gone well, this should get CWM installed on your device. Your device is still *not rooted*. Once you have installed CWM, please proceed to the ROOT instructions post to *root* your device.
CREDITS:
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This post (in Vietnamese)
This post for Recovery (in Russian)
This post for Drivers links (in Russian)
And, to all the other great Russian/Chinese forums and sites who have such vast info on Lenovo which we need in English
DISCLAIMER: Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Proceed with caution!!!
1. CWM ROOT METHOD
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Ok, so you have successfully installed CWM and need root.
1. Just download this Root for A706 ( CWM flashable zip file)
2. Reboot phone to CWM Recovery (use command: adb reboot recovery)
3. Flash the zip and then restart into OS.
4. Now, you should get the Super user app in the list.
2. VROOT (ONE-CLICK ROOTING) METHOD
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For noobs AND people who either don't want to install CWM or are unsure of it's usage and only want root, can use this guide for VROOT one-click rooting method. The guide has been translated and posted on XDA by zhuhang. The original vroot post/method (in chinese) exists on this site.
CREDITS:
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Same as in the CWM post above.
Thanks to zhuhang for posting the VROOT guide in english (translated from chinese).
DISCLAIMER: Follow these instructions at your OWN risk & responsibility. They are provided AS-IS without any liability.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:
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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.
Solution to the problem is now in the OP. Please follow it if you have SIM error or network issue.
STOCK ROM
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I am posting a list of stock firmware(s) that I can find for the A706 here, along with instructions on how to install it.
FIRMWARE LIST
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Build Number: A706_ROW_S018:
Details:
Firmware Type: Official Release
Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Indonesian & Vietnamese
Build Date: 15/07/2013
OS: Android 4.1.2 with Lenovo Magic UI
Download Link: Get it from here (Lenovo-Forums.ru)
(You need to click on the green button on the page. Once you click there then you need to register and logged in, to download it.)
CREDIT: This post in Russian.
This post by 5[Strogino] has a list of stock firmwares and links to download them.
INSTRUCTIONS
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A memory card is required.
Boot into Android normally.
Connect your phone to your PC/Laptop with a USB cable and when asked (or in USB connection settings), please select USB Mass storage mode to mount SD card.
On the root of the memory card, create a folder called "sdfuse".
Unzip the downloaded firmware, you will get a QSB file.
Copy the QSB file to the sdfuse folder that we created earlier on the root of SD card.
Note: Please make sure that your phone has atleast 60% power before attempting or beginning upgrade. Or keep charger connected during the process.
SD card upgrade process:
Long press VOL UP + POWER_KEY to enter the droidboot,
A menu will appear. Select the fourth option, SDUPDATE.
At the bottom of the screen, you can see the progress and status of the update
When you see the message "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!", this means you successfully completed the upgrade process
Now, reboot your device and hopefully it should be updated.
That's it! If you guys have found any more firmware download links (even for different regions, build etc.) just share them with me along with details and I will add them to the list in this post.
CREDIT: Instructions were taken from this post and formatted and edited for better understanding.
A List of Custom ROMs
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QNeon-Modern ROM (based on Russian Firmware but has English too): Visit the original thread (in Russian)
Please do share more ROMs with me so that I can include them in this list.
help!
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
gr8techie said:
RESERVED (for a list of Stock ROMs/Stock ROM installation)
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Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
scuderialoki said:
hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
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scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
guliboy123 said:
Thanks,
Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.
thanks again
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guliboy123, i will be putting the link and some instructions on the stock rom post soon. bear with me as i have to check the instructions from the russian/chinese sites and then put it up here. in the meantime, i suggest you take a backup of your current ROM (which is stock) using CWM and then try out the QNeon-Modern ROM. remember u need to flash that ROM using CWM.
thanks
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.
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gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
scuderialoki said:
gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
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ok, please tell me if you have CWM installed on your device? I believe it is not installed. if this is the case, then you need to flash CWM and then try installing the zip again.
if it is installed then, i believe the super su from previous rooting maybe causing the problem. check on Playstore for a method to unroot your device. or google it. then you need to root again. hope this solves your problem.
thanks
Hi bro thanks for the reply i attached a screenshot of my root validation. I used an app to identify that. And by the way my recovery is installed. I the super su app is killing it
New page for our devices :good:
I had rooted my Lenovo A706 before You made this page You are faster than me , bro :laugh::laugh:
Hope our A706 will have more ROM, Init , Kernel that make it better
Some picture of mine, they are old ones..I am cooking some new thing on A706...:laugh: hope you like
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
Can someone upload an official updated rom (ROW) for lenovo a706? It'll be much appreciated.
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
Goog, I want it
Sent from my Lenovo A706 using xda premium
silv3rmoon said:
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?
long press on home button will only show the google now
Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,
anyway to change the input method when typing?
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Long press in menu button ^^
---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 PM ----------
rapnix said:
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM
guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
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just viber bro...because maybe viber isn't usable for us now..i can use skype , line , zalo and every things else nomarly
@trithong.. bro. also in LINE and TALKRAY i encounter this problem some of us already encounter this problem what version do you have? i have A706ROW.. no problem if only chatting but if i want to use calling features that's were i encounter this kind of problem i can here them but they cannot here me
my A706 can't root.
CWM show Installation abort!
Baseband ver
A706ROW_1_A_2_0046_130604
Internal ver
A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705
DISCLAIMER: I do not own/build this ROM, This is not my work. I am posting this thread to help other Lenovo A760 users.
How to Install CM13 (Cyanogenmod 13) UNOFFICIAL 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Lenovo A760
***** Android Rooting/Modifying Disclaimer *****
You are making these modifications to your device. I am not responsible for whatever happens to your phone, shall this process fail. You understand that I cannot be held responsible if you do not follow directions and brick your device. You are the only person responsible if you brick your device, as you are the one choosing to modify your device. You are voiding your warranty by rooting, making modifications, and install custom roms. I encourage you to READ CAREFULLY before following along and continuing to void your warranty. A fair knowledge of ADB and ROM flashing might be needed . You have been warned! Not following directions CAN result in a soft or hard brick. Thank you for if you read all of this!
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Known Bugs:
- No FM Radio
- Screen Recorder app causing phone to reboot (please do not use the app)
(All the links for download will be available at the end of these steps)
Step 1
Download cm-13.0-20160502-UNOFFICIAL-audi.zip and A-GAPPS 6.0.1.zip and save it under root directory in your phone's SD Card.
WARNING!! Step 4 to Step 9 will erase your Internal Storage. PLEASE BACKUP of all your files in Internal Storage (NOT SD Card) before proceed further!!
Step 2
Download the Qualcomm QPST zip, and install it on your Computer. (You may restart the computer after finished installation to make sure the driver is in effect)
Step 3
Power off your phone, take the battery out. Connect it with USB cable to the computer.
Step 4
Press & Hold (Vol +), (Vol -) & (Power Button) while its connected to your computer until you feel its vibrate 2x times. (check at the computer taskbar and see if device called Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM connected) DO NOT press FORMAT/ERASE drive if your computer prompt it. Just click cancel if the message appear.
Step 5
Download the HDD Raw Copy Tool and double click it to execute the application. You can now see 'Qualcomm MMC Storage' shown in the software.
Step 6
Download Lenovo_A760.imgc. Under the 'Qualcomm MMC Storage' line, there is another 'FILE' line, double click the line and select your downloaded Lenovo_A760.imgc
Step 7
Once your Lenovo_A760.imgc selected, it will display 'Please select TARGET' message. Click the 'Qualcomm MMC Storage' line and click the Continue>> button
Step 8
Click START and confirm to continue the process. This will take up to 20minutes.
Step 9
Once it shows 100% complete, you may remove the phone from USB cable, and insert back the battery. DO NOT power it on yet.
Step 10
Press & Hold (Vol +), (Vol -) & (Power Button) to go to Recovery Mode. Once you are in TWRP recovery, press ‘Wipe’, and swipe to proceed wipe/factory reset.
Step 11
Press 'Install' and select your cm-13.0-20160502-UNOFFICIAL-audi.zip.
Swipe to Install your zip. Press ‘Reboot system’ at the bottom.
Voila! you will be greeted with Cyanogenmod Boot Animation. Please proceed with the necessary steps to setup your phone for first time.
Step 13
Once booted up, go to Settings, scroll down until ‘About phone’. Tap on ‘Build Number’ for few times until a message appear: ‘You have enabled development settings!’.
Step 14
Go back once, and tap on ‘Developer options’. Turn on ‘Advanced reboot’ in Developer options, and scroll down a bit to set ‘Root access’ to ‘Apps and ADB’.
The following steps are only for those of you who want to install Google Apps:
Step 15
Press & Hold the Power button, select Reboot, and then select ‘Recovery’
Step 16
In the Recovery, press 'Install' and select your A-GAPPS 6.0.1.zip. Swipe to Install your zip. Once finished, just Press the ‘Wipe dalvik/cache’ button at bottom. After that, press ‘Reboot system’ again.
If your google Contacts does not sync, download the 'Google Contact Sync 6.0.1' apk and install & replace the current version in your phone.
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If you are facing the ‘Unfortunately Setup Wizard Has Stopped’ or ‘Unfortunately Google Play Services Has Stopped’ errors, you may follow this steps:
For Setup Wizard, go settings, scroll down to ‘Memory’ > ‘Memory used by apps’ > ‘Setup Wizard’ > (Press i in the circle) > ‘Permissions’ > Turn on the options for ‘Contacts’ & “Phone’
For Google Play services, go settings, scroll down to ‘Memory’ > ‘Memory used by apps’ > ‘Google Play services’ > (Press i in the circle) > ‘Permissions’ > Turn on all the options
Download links
Qualcomm QPST: http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/flash/mobile_phones/companies/qualcomm/models/qpst/12051
HDD Raw Copy Tool: http://viid.me/q0YITi
Lenovo_A760.imgc: http://viid.me/q0YH1w
Download CM13 Unofficial: http://viid.me/q0I8UI
Google Apps for Android 6.0: http://viid.me/q0I6nC
Google Contact Sync 6.0.1: http://viid.me/q0HCDh
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Credits
• Vlad Den from Youtube for HDD RAW Copy flash guide: https://goo.gl/i6bK9k
• Weritos from 4pda.ru forum for Cyanogenmod 13 UNOFFICIAL Rom: https://goo.gl/NdYfuS
• A-TEAM from XDA developers forum for Gapps: https://goo.gl/7A6kyX
• ZENELKA MILKO from Lenovo A706 Indonesia FB Group: https://goo.gl/wFKOsZ
• APKMirror for Google Contact Sync: https://goo.gl/mRJH8y
Hi mellomade,
Thanks for this ... I'm using another phone now running Lollipop, but still have the A760 running unofficial CM11.0. as a backup, I've downloaded all files, and will give it a go at a later date ... I'm between cataracts eye operations right one fixed, left should be done soon, I can't get new reading glasses until then, so I'm struggling with anything close-up right now. ...Jack
jachol said:
Hi mellomade,
Thanks for this ... I'm using another phone now running Lollipop, but still have the A760 running unofficial CM11.0. as a backup, I've downloaded all files, and will give it a go at a later date ... I'm between cataracts eye operations right one fixed, left should be done soon, I can't get new reading glasses until then, so I'm struggling with anything close-up right now. ...Jack
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Hi Jachol. Good to hear some of us are still hang on to A760. No worries, do post here if you have any questions about the installation process. Get well soon!
mellomade said:
Hi Jachol. Good to hear some of us are still hang on to A760. No worries, do post here if you have any questions about the installation process. Get well soon!
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mellomade ... The A760 has always worked well for me, I wouldn't scrap it, I only have the newer one because it came as a present ( so far it's been equally as good).
I've been studying the instructions, and guess steps 1-9 install the new TWRP recovery, the new ROM installation is then normal TWRP procedure.
I do have TWRP recovery v.2.6.3.0 already installed, but I'm sure it isn't compatible with latest android versions, so no chance of an install via that
It will be interesting to see if others from the old thread pick up your link.Thanks again. .. Jack
jachol said:
mellomade ... The A760 has always worked well for me, I wouldn't scrap it, I only have the newer one because it came as a present ( so far it's been equally as good).
I've been studying the instructions, and guess steps 1-9 install the new TWRP recovery, the new ROM installation is then normal TWRP procedure.
I do have TWRP recovery v.2.6.3.0 already installed, but I'm sure it isn't compatible with latest android versions, so no chance of an install via that
It will be interesting to see if others from the old thread pick up your link.Thanks again. .. Jack
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Great! Actually, Starting from lollipop, rom installs require larger internal space. Since we barely have sufficient space for system on our A760, the internal storage needs to be repartition (done by HDD Raw copy tool). Luckily the provided image 'Lenovo_A760.imgc' will automatically install the updated recovery TWRP 2.8.7 (compatible for the rom install) so we dont have to.
I do think others from the old thread already shifted to other phones
The QPST link given is no more. Any chance you have another download link? Preferably one without malware, as there seems to be some of them floating around.
Thanks
astudent said:
The QPST link given is no more. Any chance you have another download link? Preferably one without malware, as there seems to be some of them floating around.
Thanks
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I have updated with new download link (now its working). Sorry for the ads. You can click the 'Skip the ad' button after waiting for 5 seconds, or you can Google Qualcomm QPST if you prefer not to click it.
GM mellomade,
I have CM13 flashed OK now + the updated recovery, I'm finding heavy it on battery consumption,
mine loses 25% overnight with no additional apps installed as yet.
This is much higher than the unofficial CM11 Rom I have been using,
I've restricted some of google services in Privacy guard, this has helped a little
but I see no other way of reducing battery drain.
How do you find yours ?, and any suggestions please ?. ... J.
jachol said:
GM mellomade,
I have CM13 flashed OK now + the updated recovery, I'm finding heavy it on battery consumption,
mine loses 25% overnight with no additional apps installed as yet.
This is much higher than the unofficial CM11 Rom I have been using,
I've restricted some of google services in Privacy guard, this has helped a little
but I see no other way of reducing battery drain.
How do you find yours ?, and any suggestions please ?. ... J.
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I was having the same experience too. I use Greenify App from play store, and put ALL apps into hibernation, except the one I required their notification to be alive (e.g; WhatsApp). That helps too. I guess that is one of disadvantages having an unofficial build, because it is not natively supported for our phone. Hence the high battery drain issue. On the bright side, we get to experience the latest (even though not updated) ROM :victory:
mellomade said:
I was having the same experience too. I use Greenify App from play store, and put ALL apps into hibernation, except the one I required their notification to be alive (e.g; WhatsApp). That helps too. I guess that is one of disadvantages having an unofficial build, because it is not natively supported for our phone. Hence the high battery drain issue. On the bright side, we get to experience the latest (even though not updated) ROM :victory:
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OK, Thought I may have a problem with ROM download, I did try a reflash which didn't help any. I'll try Greenify later, one thing I like about this ROM is the minimal system apps used (no bloatware).
My present phone (X-BO 06) running Lollipop, has a setting which allows the phone to switch off/on automatically overnight which is great for battery saving, I must see if i can find an app that does the same. Thanks again for the info. ... J. :highfive:
jachol said:
OK, Thought I may have a problem with ROM download, I did try a reflash which didn't help any. I'll try Greenify later, one thing I like about this ROM is the minimal system apps used (no bloatware).
My present phone (X-BO 06) running Lollipop, has a setting which allows the phone to switch off/on automatically overnight which is great for battery saving, I must see if i can find an app that does the same. Thanks again for the info. ... J. :highfive:
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aah.. we do have that auto start & shutdown setting on our official rom (4.1.2). Im guessing you want that functionality without installing any new apps right? If not, you may look into Phone Schedule from play store. It support android 6.0. No prob
mellomade said:
aah.. we do have that auto start & shutdown setting on our official rom (4.1.2). Im guessing you want that functionality without installing any new apps right? If not, you may look into Phone Schedule from play store. It support android 6.0. No prob
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mellomade,
Are you saying that we do have the Off/On option with this lollipop ROM ?, if so I haven't found that it in settings, I will take another look, it does make a big difference to battery saving. ... J.
jachol said:
mellomade,
Are you saying that we do have the Off/On option with this lollipop ROM ?, if so I haven't found that it in settings, I will take another look, it does make a big difference to battery saving. ... J.
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No no no. I think you may have misinterpreted my message there. I did mention, on our official rom, which is 4.1.2, the A760_1_A_2_0057_130828 updates from Lenovo. Sadly not on this unofficial cm build. However you can check out greenify, it does makes a lot difference if you hibernate unused apps. Hence, if this is your secondary phone, you may even hibernate all apps (which can significantly reduce battery consumption) without have to worry about any incoming notifications, am I right.
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No no no. I think you may have misinterpreted my message there. I did mention, on our official rom, which is 4.1.2, the A760_1_A_2_0057_130828 updates from Lenovo. Sadly not on this unofficial cm build. However you can check out greenify, it does makes a lot difference if you hibernate unused apps. Hence, if this is your secondary phone, you may even hibernate all apps (which can significantly reduce battery consumption) without have to worry about any incoming notifications, am I right.
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Ah yes !, gotcha now ... total misunderstanding this end, and yes I've installed greenify, it helps a lot. Thanks again. ... J.
Can you please give a device tree of this rom.I really need it.
DISCLAIMER: all operations descripted here should be done *only* by trained & expert guys... as every "hacking" operations, they involve the risk of soft/hard bricking your device making it unusable temporary or permanently. I will not be responsable in any way for it. So, pay attention and, if not sure, simply don't do it.
WARNING #1: this is a fast guide describing needed steps and providing needed files only for expert guys. It is *not*suitable* for newbies who need detailed instructions on how to install drivers, programs, flash partitions, etc...
WARNING #2: on this phone there are (strangely...) close ties between boot.img and recovery.img content. This involves that changing contents of recovery.img can produce bootloop and changing contents of boot.img can prevent to access recovery too, creating a soft brick condition. I don't know exactly why, BUT you are warned.
WARNING #3: the procedure and files provided are *only* for ROM1 firmware version 14 of 13 Aug 2016. It is indicated as OUKITEL_C4_V14.0_20160813 in "About phone" and as t637d-oq-s08-fdd3m-hd-64g8g-sd internally. If you are on a differently indicated version and/or release date, *don't*even*think* about trying to apply the provided files: bootloops and (at least) soft bricks are easy coming, expecially because of warning #2...
WARNING #4: all provided files are in .zip format only due to forum rules and limitations. They *all* need to be *unpacked* before use them.
CREDITS: this TWRP recovery has been compiled by Jemmini on 4PDA forum. Since of the Russian only language of that forum and the very hard way to subscribe on it for not Russians (needed to download files too...), I'm reporting it here with more explanations and my hints & experiences too...
Said that... Let's start! :highfive:
IF (and *only* if...) your firmware version is reported as OUKITEL_C4_V14.0_20160813 in your phone, these are the steps to follow:
- unlock your bootloader (no special code needed, just enable the apposite option slider in Developers section of Settings and unlock it by the standard fastboot command in fastload mode... you need adb, fastboot and adb/fastboot drivers installed in your pc obviously )
Please remember that, as ever, unlocking your bootloader will factory reset your phone (and void your warranty...), so take it in proper account....
- using SP Flash Tool (recent versions since of the new MT6737 used in C4... tested one is the v.5.1644, just Google for it) just flash the provided twrp-c4.img (by Jemmini on 4PDA) selecting "Download only" on top, using the provided scatter file and selecting only the recovery row (browsing to twrp-c4.img file). Then press Download button and connect your phone in OFF status. If all was OK and you have MTK drivers properly installed (Google for them... search for MT6737 drivers. To test them just try to connect your phone to PC as storage to check if it is properly seen...), you should see a green checking sign "v" on top of SP Flash tool.
If nothing happens, try to reinstall drivers and/or doublecheck your phone is in OFF status when connected.
- don't try to boot to system now. It simply doesn't anyway.
For some unknown reason connected to warning #2, flashing twrp introduces a bootloop (soft brick...) on this phone.
Nothing to be worried of anyway: systemless rooting will fix it!
To root simply flash by TWRP (yes, you need to enable /system modification on first twrp boot...) SuperSU v.2.78 "standard" version in zip format (just Google for it...).
For standard is intended the released one, not SRx or "forced to system" one... (tested version is SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip) .
Just remember that, since of unability to boot system before flashing SuperSU, its zip have to be already on your device before flashing TWRP. Otherwise you can use a microSD card to flash from it...
If you do all fine you now have your rooted & TWRP 3.0.2-x provided Oukitel C4!!! :highfive:
If you are in a bootloop condition you aren't able to fix, just turn off your phone and, ever using SP Flash Tool in the same way, simply reflashing stock boot.img and recovery.img (both provided as zipped-to-to-be-unzipped attachment for... emergency reasons ).
After, if you want, you can install Xposed (in system mode) or busybox by app (it will be automatically installed in systemless mode since of supersu installation method...).
Don't even try to install Magisk v.9 instead: it will not work and will produce a soft brick (with no recovery access too...) that will requires a boot.img and recovery.img reflashing to be solved (with all this procedure to be redone one more time...).
This said... if you have questions... I'm here to answer them. Otherwise... have a nice time with your TWRP provided and systemless Rooted Oukitel C4!!! :fingers-crossed:
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Can you please provide the 4PDA forum link of TWRP for this phone? Thanks for your post anyways
[email protected] said:
Can you please provide the 4PDA forum link of TWRP for this phone? Thanks for your post anyways
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Added in OP. Don't expect to find more anyway...
I can confirm that this TWRP build also works fine with the newest OUKITEL_C4_V17.0_20161124 Firmware. Important: before flashing TWRP disable your boot lock code, otherwise you will softbrick your device.
Entec do you have an 4pda Account? If yes it would be really awesome if you could add the second TWRP recovery image for oukitel phones with the Rxx_xxxx ROM to OP.
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I successfully installed XPOSED on my C4! This rocks the **** out of an 50 EUR budget phone!
Hello thank you for your information, could you provide us also TWRP for 32bits version (R06), I have tried to download from de forum but file is not avalaible.
regards
salvarez01 said:
Hello thank you for your information, could you provide us also TWRP for 32bits version (R06), I have tried to download from de forum but file is not avalaible.
regards
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We need someone with 4PDA Account....
However, have you tried to install the 64Bit rom? You can get the Stock 64 Bit Rom from needrom.com. I advise you to do the software update before flashing TWRP linked in this thread.
[email protected] said:
We need someone with 4PDA Account....
However, have you tried to install the 64Bit rom? You can get the Stock 64 Bit Rom from needrom.com. I advise you to do the software update before flashing TWRP linked in this thread.
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Hello thank you I have flashed 64 bits Rom and updated to V17, now all OK with TWRP and SuperSU.
Seam 64 bits version more slow than R06, but OK.
Thanks.
Hello I have tried to use native sip editing the files in /system/etc/permissions but the option is not available in phone menu. Someone know how to activate?
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Entec do you have an 4pda Account? If yes it would be really awesome if you could add the second TWRP recovery image for oukitel phones with the Rxx_xxxx ROM to OP.
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[email protected] said:
We need someone with 4PDA Account....
However, have you tried to install the 64Bit rom? You can get the Stock 64 Bit Rom from needrom.com. I advise you to do the software update before flashing TWRP linked in this thread.
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I managed to create an account on 4pda.ru and downloaded twrp for all firmware versions!
Files are attached!
Use twrp_recovery_C4_V.zip if your phone uses the OUKITEL_C4_VXX.X_XXXXXXXX firmware (Tested with OUKITEL_C4_V17.0_20161124)
Use twrp_recovery_R0x.zip if your phone uses the R0X_XXXXXX firmware. (Tested with R06_102033)
Where is OUKITEL_C4_V17.0_20161124 firm now?
I can't find it at needrom.com.
pop003 said:
Where is OUKITEL_C4_V17.0_20161124 firm now?
I can't find it at needrom.com.
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Which rom do you have on your device?
Now I have R06_102033 on my C4
pop003 said:
Now I have R06_102033 on my C4
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No problem, just use the twrp_recovery_R0x.zip from my previous post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71584701&postcount=10
[email protected] said:
No problem, just use the twrp_recovery_R0x.zip from my previous post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71584701&postcount=10
(do not forget to give it a like)
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Thank you. twrp_recovery_R0x installed successfully.
However, in my environment, I needed the latest version of SP_Flash_Tool_v 5.1712_Win.
With other versions of sp_flash_tool, I did not succeed any number of times.
pop003 said:
Thank you. twrp_recovery_R0x installed successfully.
However, in my environment, I needed the latest version of SP_Flash_Tool_v 5.1712_Win.
With other versions of sp_flash_tool, I did not succeed any number of times.
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Glad to hear it worked!
salvarez01 said:
Hello I have tried to use native sip editing the files in /system/etc/permissions but the option is not available in phone menu. Someone know how to activate?
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You can configure SIP by using an App called Activity Launcher.
Download and Install Activity Launcher
Start Activity Launcher
Choose 'All Activities'
Search for 'Phone'
Open 'Phone'
Search and Click 'Sip Settings', 'com.android.phone.services.telephony.sip.SipSettings'
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Hello, yes I know this app to find secret menu. With this you can configure sip settings but when you try to make a call the dialer not offer choice to select calls with sip account
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salvarez01 said:
Hello, yes I know this app to find secret menu. With this you can configure sip settings but when you try to make a call the dialer not offer choice to select calls with sip account
Enviado desde mi Redmi Note 4 mediante Tapatalk
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After you added an Sip account you can choose you default dailing method as follows: Dailer -> Settings -> Accounts -> Dail With
You also see your SIP account as "additional SIM Card" when Opening the dailer!
Thank you!
Xiaomi QIN 1S Hacking Mega-Thread!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I decided to go ahead and buy a Xiaomi QIN 1s feature phone. Unlike other feature phones, it runs a version of Android. Since there doesn't seem to be any threads here on XDA, I thought I'd start one.
SPECS
I finally found a guide/tool over on 4pda that will let you install apks. I have translated the tool to English and have it attached. The original post of the tool is here
If you don't want to download the tool (which also helps with ADB) here are the steps to obtain root:
-- Install the driver on your PC
-- Dial: *#*#83781#*#* To Open the Engineering Menu
-- Find the section "Debug & Log" and enable "Allow Debug"
-- Open the Settings app
-- Find "about phone"
-- Click "Build number" multiple times until you see "You are now a Developer!"
-- Go to "Developer options" and then turn on USB Debugging
-- Connect your phone to your computer (MTP)
-- Using ADB, push the apk to the device
-- ???
-- Profit
You can use this method to install any applications, not just root the phone. Remember, however, we only have 256mb of RAM and a total of 512mb of storage. Definitely not for gaming and you will definitely want an SD Card. I can confirm QQ and WeChat work fine when installed.
Let's get this rooted!
Big shoutout to Frolkin who helped me get the original tool and gaguga for making the tool!
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NICE! Thank you so much for posting that code. I have been searching for this code but couldn't find anything until yesterday.
So far I've sideloaded spotify lite and it doesn't work that well. Get stuck on the playlist view and can't scroll further down beyond the top banner.
Google Maps Go doesn't work without chrome and I can't install chrome because there isn't enough space.
Since mocor5 is on kitkat 4.4.4, would the hack to allow system to write to SD Card work to enable additional space for app installation?
foureight84 said:
NICE! Thank you so much for posting that code. I have been searching for this code but couldn't find anything until yesterday.
So far I've sideloaded spotify lite and it doesn't work that well. Get stuck on the playlist view and can't scroll further down beyond the top banner.
Google Maps Go doesn't work without chrome and I can't install chrome because there isn't enough space.
Since mocor5 is on kitkat 4.4.4, would the hack to allow system to write to SD Card work to enable additional space for app installation?
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It should. I don't see why not. It might be worth it to just root the Qin and install apks directly to the sd card. The spotify issue is most likely because the app doesn't support the dpad.
Qiangong2 said:
It should. I don't see why not. It might be worth it to just root the Qin and install apks directly to the sd card. The spotify issue is most likely because the app doesn't support the dpad.
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Yep the spotify issue is 100% because of that. The mouse pointer works but on certain views like the playlist, the scroll doesn't register. I wish the next version would add a a touch feature. Even if it's the same screen size, I think that would be a perfect device.
I have been looking for a replacement and get away from bulky and constantly connected smartphones without losing some of the nicer features like streaming music and using maps when I get lost. The hotspot feature makes this phone much more compelling to use too.
ROOT/ ROM download
Qiangong2 said:
Xiaomi QIN 1S Hacking Mega-Thread!
I decided to go ahead and buy a Xiaomi QIN 1s feature phone. Unlike other feature phones, it runs a version of Android. Since there doesn't seem to be any threads here on XDA, I thought I'd start one.
SPECS
After seeing vague rumors of it being possible to root the QIN 1s, I finally found a guide/tool over on 4pda. I have translated the tool to English and have it attached. The original post of the tool is here
If you don't want to download the tool (which also helps with ADB) here are the steps to obtain root:
-- Install the driver on your PC
-- Dial: *#*#83781#*#* To Open the Engineering Menu
-- Find the section "Debug & Log" and enable "Allow Debug"
-- Open the Settings app
-- Find "about phone"
-- Click "Build number" multiple times until you see "You are now a Developer!"
-- Go to "Developer options" and then turn on USB Debugging
-- Connect your phone to your computer (MTP)
-- Using ADB, push either iroot or kingroot apk to your device
-- ???
-- Profit
You can use this method to install any applications, not just root the phone. Remember, however, we only have 256mb of RAM and a total of 512mb of storage. Definitely not for gaming and you will definitely want an SD Card. I can confirm QQ and WeChat work fine when installed.
Let's see how far we can crack this phone open!
Big shoutout to Frolkin who helped me get the original tool and gaguga for making the tool!
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Hi This app doesn't work to root that Xiaomi and do you know how to download ROM without ROOT?
danio40 said:
Hi This app doesn't work to root that Xiaomi and do you know how to download ROM without ROOT?
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I don't know how to download an unrooted rom, sorry. Also, I put in the post that you need to load either Kingroot or iroot. However, I have uploaded iroot to the post. please check.
EDIT: hmm... I guess you're right. My new 1s comes in about two weeks, and then I'll be able to test it more extensively. It's possible that it may give you temp root after running it and you can manually install supersu from there
foureight84 said:
Yep the spotify issue is 100% because of that. The mouse pointer works but on certain views like the playlist, the scroll doesn't register. I wish the next version would add a a touch feature. Even if it's the same screen size, I think that would be a perfect device.
I have been looking for a replacement and get away from bulky and constantly connected smartphones without losing some of the nicer features like streaming music and using maps when I get lost. The hotspot feature makes this phone much more compelling to use too.
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Yeah! that's what interested me in it. I don't necessarily need a touch screen, but a 5mp camera on the back would be nice for the few times I do take photos.
Qiangong2 said:
I don't know how to download an unrooted rom, sorry. Also, I put in the post that you need to load either Kingroot or iroot. However, I have uploaded iroot to the post. please check.
EDIT: hmm... I guess you're right. My new 1s comes in about two weeks, and then I'll be able to test it more extensively. It's possible that it may give you temp root after running it and you can manually install supersu from there
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I'm trying both Iroot and kingroot nothing still unrooted.
Also I tried to use a box miracle SPD to download but no luck it stuck on loading FDL and freeze.
danio40 said:
I'm trying both Iroot and kingroot nothing still unrooted.
Also I tried to use a box miracle SPD to download but no luck it stuck on loading FDL and freeze.
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I've updated the thread with the fact that we have not gotten root yet. I left the tool there because it can help people install apks.
Time to find a root method
danio40 said:
I'm trying both Iroot and kingroot nothing still unrooted.
Also I tried to use a box miracle SPD to download but no luck it stuck on loading FDL and freeze.
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Have you tried using a PC-based root solution such as shuame pc or kingo pc?
Qiangong2 said:
I've updated the thread with the fact that we have not gotten root yet. I left the tool there because it can help people install apks.
Time to find a root method
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yes I'm stuck with it. I want to download a ROM in a PAC file. I think that bootloader is locked when I looked via xiaomi adb tool.
danio40 said:
yes I'm stuck with it. I want to download a ROM in a PAC file. I think that bootloader is locked when I looked via xiaomi adb tool.
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On 4pda they claim it isn't locked.
If you do:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem get-var
fastboot oem unlock
Supposedly it unlocks the device
Qiangong2 said:
On 4pda they claim it isn't locked.
If you do:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem get-var
fastboot oem unlock
Supposedly it unlocks the device
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In fastboot mode when typed fastboot oem get-var <waiting for any device>
Doesn't do anyrhing
danio40 said:
In fastboot mode when typed fastboot oem get-var <waiting for any device>
Doesn't do anyrhing
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What does fastboot devices show? Do you have all the drivers installed? Does it show up in the upgrade tool?
Qiangong2 said:
What does fastboot devices show? Do you have all the drivers installed? Does it show up in the upgrade tool?
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I'm trying now kingoRoot PC version. I useed xiaomi ADB to see if the bootloader is locked. It shows that is locked. I have got debugging ON. There is a big issue with a space on that phone. kingroot installed only and it comes up as no memory. Maybe that is the case why is not rooting so I'm trying now after RESET the phone to use PC version - maybe will work.
After that i'm going to bed sorry but we can play tomorrow anytime
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danio40 said:
I'm trying now kingoRoot PC version. I useed xiaomi ADB to see if the bootloader is locked. It shows that is locked. I have got debugging ON. There is a big issue with a space on that phone. kingroot installed only and it comes up as no memory. Maybe that is the case why is not rooting so I'm trying now after RESET the phone to use PC version - maybe will work.
After that i'm going to bed sorry but we can play tomorrow anytime
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Also yes all drivers I think I have got installed. When it is fastboot mode it is just says that 2 words nothing else. No menu. I dont have upgrade tool.
danio40 said:
I'm trying now kingoRoot PC version. I useed xiaomi ADB to see if the bootloader is locked. It shows that is locked. I have got debugging ON. There is a big issue with a space on that phone. kingroot installed only and it comes up as no memory. Maybe that is the case why is not rooting so I'm trying now after RESET the phone to use PC version - maybe will work.
After that i'm going to bed sorry but we can play tomorrow anytime
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Also yes all drivers I think I have got installed. When it is fastboot mode it is just says that 2 words nothing else. No menu. I dont have upgrade tool.
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Okay, keep me updated
Qiangong2 said:
Okay, keep me updated
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KINGOROOT - root failed
danio40 said:
KINGOROOT - root failed
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Shoot. Next step I guess, is see if it shows up when in fastboot mode.
On linux use lsusb
On windows open device manager
Do you see the Qin?
Qiangong2 said:
Shoot. Next step I guess, is see if it shows up when in fastboot mode.
On linux use lsusb
On windows open device manager
Do you see the Qin?
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On windows manager Yes but only if you choose MTP then it shows as QIN 1s, Standard file manager.