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Huawei U8860 Honor / Honour / Glory - Index

Welcome to the Huawei U8860 Honor / Honour / Glory - Index!
(please treat this thread as dev-thread, it is part of a dev-forum, not Q&A)
Please don't PM me for support, I will ignore those requests - they are just too many and I'm not getting paid for that, I'm not huawei support. Just ask your questions somewhere in the forum, but in my opinion this thread is really not the place for it, since this is a developer forum and not the Q&A section. That's why xda-developers adds restrictions to post here for new users - to prevent this to be a Q&A-Forum. Please Try to ask your questions in the appropriate Q&A-Section of the xda-developer Forum.
Different versions of the Huawei Honor
There are two feature differences that I am aware of:
Number of Touch-Points: 2 or 5; I have 2 touch-points and with B977 my ProjectMenu just printed "synaptic" as touchscreen version, with B919 it states "synaptics-TPK.6"
Position of Huawei Logo on the back: in the top-left corner (china / russia?) or in the middle like this: http://kaefert.is-a-geek.org/huawei_honor/IMG_7491_small.JPG
It seem's there are versions without a camera? at least user limzm states in his signature his U8860 doesn't have one.
Backup & Recovery
In my opinion the first and most important thing when playing around with different ROMs, is the ability to backup and restore the phones ROM & state.
For this you need a custom recovery (which you will also need to flash custom ROMs, so you might only skip this if you want to only flash stock ROMs)
If you're on an 2.3.6 ROM, then possibly for this to work, you first need to flash a different stock ROM. There have been reports that with 2.3.6 the method below may not work. Also some newer ROMs like B923 and above have locked boot loaders, the latest ICS ROM that you can use for this is B919
NEW: CWM 6.0.1.0 with touch-support: MOD EDIT: Link removed.
OLD: download recovery-u8860-en.img from here MOD EDIT: Link removed.
make sure there is no directory named "dload" on your micro-sd-card - if there is, rename or remove it.
Turn off Fast-Boot, and shutdown your phone. If you don't know how to turn off Fast-Boot, pull the battery (it can be found in different places in different ROMs)
Press and hold volume-up, volume-down and power-button at the same time.
You should now see your phones screen pink (="pink screen mode")
Now connect your phone with an USB cable to a computer
A few disks should be mounted, search for the one that has an "image" folder with an recovery.img and a boot.img inside it. rename the recovery.img to recovery-bak.img (or simular) and copy recovery-u8860-en.img there and rename it to recovery.img
WARNING: Don't use the file recovery_v8.img which is referenced in a few other guides. It crashes and leaves you with non bootable phone-states and/or with unfished backups which cannot be restored.
ROMs
Stock ROMs (& leaked stock ROMs)
Stock ROMs (or leaked stock ROMs) can be flashed like this:
Download and unpack onto your micro-SD Card like that: /mnt/sdcard/dload/UPDATE.APP (some ROMs also have UPDATE_CUST.APP, copy it to the same place. If you're update has a second dload_cust (or the like) folder, you need to flash it in a second round just as the first one, by renaming it to "dload")
Turn off Fast-Boot, and shutdown your phone. If you don't know how to turn off Fast-Boot, pull the battery (it can be found in different places in different ROMs)
Press and hold volume-up, volume-down and power-button at the same time.
If everything above was done correctly, you should be able to watch your phone upgrading now.
Alternative: Some ROMs have an option in the settings that lets you start the upgrade-procedure without step 2.) and 3.) from above. If you can find it, you can use that one.
You can find stock ROMs here:
International ROMs: http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3834&tb=1
Chinese ROMs (can be changed to english): http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3884&tb=1
Huawei Germany ROM: http://huaweidevices.de/honour?show=downloads
Huawei Russia ROM: http://huaweidevice.ru/updates.html
a comprehensive german list of stock ROMs can be found here:
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
(thanks to user det-happy for pointing it out to me)
The most important Stock-ROM in my eyes (as base for most custom ROMs there are) is B919, find it here:
http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDE2OTU=
or here: http://kaefert.is-a-geek.org/huawei_honor/B919_official.7z
Root and Google-Apps for Stock ROMs
NEW: Rooting method for stock ICS B919/B923/B924 (and perhaps others older ICS)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28403132&postcount=799
For people running linux on their computers, I've created an adapted version of this root tool:
kaefert.is-a-geek.org/huawei_honor/HuaweiHonorRootTool_LinuxVersion.7z
OLD: Theres a nice guide explaining how to root and flash+enable google-apps here: (but don't take the recovery from there but from above. explanation also above) - only use this if the new method above doesn't work for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22688341&postcount=53
Custom ROMs
To flash custom ROMs:
download their .zip file and put it somewhere on your sd-card
boot into your custom recovery: turn off phone completly, then Long press volume up + power button (for installation of custom recovery see top of this post)
factory reset / wipe everything (not always necessary, but to be on the save side. Some ROMs will not work in some cases if you don't wipe first, however the other way round is also possible, there are custom ROMs that will NOT work if you wipe, best look at the instructions from where you downloaded the custom ROM..)
flash update zip -> choose zip from sd card.
Cyanogenmod
dolmatov94 CM 10 Version 0.9.5 (2013-01-13)
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newer versions, look at: http://dolmatov94.ru/
Da_Nya v2.4 [with sound mod] (2012-12-30)
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
Da_Nya v2.4.1 (2013-01-09)
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
CM 10.1 (Android 4.2) from 4PDA (posted here by user tuanshungf 8th February 2013)
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
Another list of Cyanogenmod ROMs can be found here (German):
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
ShenduOS
This ROM seems to be quite popular, but before deciding to use this, think about if you really wan't to support guys that treat the open-source community like **** by violating the GPL (by not publishing their kernel sources)
Stable Versions: MOD EDIT: Link removed.
Dev Versions: MOD EDIT: Link removed.
Mixture of ShenduOS and CM, with Android 4.2
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FrozenPika (CM10.1, Android 4.2.2, based on ShenDu) GAPPS Integrated
Posted here by user "vTIMv" on 5th March 2013, 08:58 AM - found it on 4PDA.ru, uploaded 3rd March 2013
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
Android 4.x MIUI ROMs
WARNING: most MIUI-ROMs have SMS-confirmations turned on by default, which costs extra with many providers (like mine..) so check it before sending your first SMS and turn it off
Sadly, these ROMs have serious RAM-problems, multi-tasking was quite impossible the last time I tried one of those (any app I tried to put into background was imediatly terminated)
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Android 2.3 MIUI ROM
Creator doc3000 posted it here, have not tried it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1596442
WARNING: user paul89rulez informed me that you can loose your IMEI by flashing this ROM, you can find a IMEI backup app here: MOD EDIT: Link removed.
Lists of other Custom ROMs
MOD EDIT: Link removed. --> chinese u8860 forum, contains ROMs, but also other stuff concerning the u8860
MOD EDIT: Link removed. --> chinese u8860 forum, contains ROMs, but also other stuff concerning the u8860
MOD EDIT: Link removed. --> an incomplete english index of the chinese list below
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Custom Kernels
I found a custom kernel that adds the option to overclock up to 2GHz. I'm used it running at 1.8GHz and it didn't seem to be any more unstable than before (I'm using the MIUI ROM which is a little bit instable all by itself already)
MOD EDIT: Link removed since you need to register to download the kernel, I also attached it MOD EDIT: Link removed to make it easier for you.
I also managed to build (and deploy) the 3.0.8 kernel sources provided by huawei myself, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23505650
With the help of the writer of rvoix I managed to adept our kernel in a way that rvoix works, but for the moment only mono so both parties mixed together in one channel (but recorded from the line, not only from the mic like most apps do). I attach the kernel that works with rvoix: View attachment boot_voc2.img.
Or for people wanting to build their kernels themselfs, here's the patch: http://code.google.com/p/rvoix/sour...pdragon/kernel/huawei_honor_u8860_rvoix.patch
UPDATE: Since our kernel sources don't work with B919 and later (non functional camera and wifi) I decided to go the other way round and modify the rvoix app to work with our kernel instead of adapting the kernel to work with the app. Here are the results: http://code.google.com/p/rvoix/downloads/detail?name=rvoix_mod_kaefert_v2.apk --> call recording that should work with all huawei honor 4.0.3 ROMs!
Various pointers
Adapting Chinese ROMs
Adding Google Apps (like the Market) --> Download zip from here http://goo-inside.me/gapps and flash it with recovery
Remove unwanted chinese system apps --> I do it with QtADB --> http://qtadb.wordpress.com/ But I guess you can also do it with some root app management apps
Change to languages that are not choosable in the standard language setting --> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale
Reading chinese sites
People who don't use google chrome or the chromium project (yet) probably don't know, that it has a really nice built-in translating feature, thats very useful for finding your way arround all these chinese (or russian) websites, and much better then using translate.google.com (or other such services) manually with other browsers.
Miscellaneous
Silent Huawei camera (ICS)
I was annoyed one day by all the noises the huawei camera simulates. Therefore I investigated and found out how to make it silent.
If you're interested, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29079425&postcount=1028
Enabling logcat output on huawei phones
If your on stock ROM its quite easy, just dial *#*#2846579#*#* and enable logging in the project menu
For custom ROMs, I got a link from paul, but I didn't try it:
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
another site about enabling logcat on huawei devices:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...device-dev-log-main-no-such-file-or-directory
UPDATE
Sorry guys, but there won't be any updates by me anymore. I've moved on to Sony Xperia Z. The notoriosly low memory problem finally did it. (And Ingress)
There's a newer list of custom ROMs here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45164331&postcount=3056

Hi guys.
I've just cleaned this thread and would like to remind everyone about some points, so that they're not repeated in the future, and explain all the missing links you may notice.
Warez is strictly forbidden on XDA. Please do not link to websites that provide it, or to ROMs that contain pirated apps.
Kernels are licensed under the GPL. This means that the kernel's source should be provided. If it is not, it's illegal and will be treated as warez as far as XDA is concerned. In simpler terms: if you're posting a link to a ROM that contains a kernel, or a kernel, make sure the kernel's source is available and link to it as well.
Recoveries that aren't based on stock and that use a zImage (which is covered by the GPL) must also be provided along with the source.
Links to competing or commercial websites are not allowed. Links to websites that require registration to access downloads are also not allowed (there are exceptions, please see rule #11 for more info.)
Credits must be given, and you must have permission to share the work. Assuming that you do: if this goes against the point above, you may mention the member/website without linking directly to his work. Point #2 still applies - a link to the kernel's source must be provided if necessary.
I realize this may have caused links to your favorite custom ROMs to be removed, and I apologize about that. Many of you clearly put a lot of effort into building, maintaining and helping with this index. However, all posts must respect the rules first and foremost.
Please PM me if you have any questions or if you need further clarification.
Thanks for understanding.

Hey thanks so much for helping with this. I followed your guides and managed to get my Honor rooted and on an ICS version. Thanks so much.

limestar said:
Hey thanks so much for helping with this. I followed your guides and managed to get my Honor rooted and on an ICS version. Thanks so much.
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You're welcome. However, for the future, if theres nothing you want to say but to give thanks to someone for a post above yours, don't answer with a post of your own, but just use the "thanks" button. Thats what it was made for.
However if there are some questions or some obscurities in my post, feel free to ask.

Sir, does the miui rom is stable for daily use,

wahyuwidi said:
Sir, does the miui rom is stable for daily use,
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Well, I've been using it for 2 days now. I wouldn't call it stable, it has some rough edges, sometimes some system app crashes (like in the beginning I had a problem with the SMS-app), and I've had 2 complete system crashes (forced reboot) while running oruxmaps for navigation & gps-logging with my byclicle.

Check with you, if i installed the custom recovery, and root, can i revert back to stock by flashing via the settings menu or the vol/power button combination and stock rom in load directory?

cymagnus said:
Check with you, if i installed the custom recovery, and root, can i revert back to stock by flashing via the settings menu or the vol/power button combination and stock rom in load directory?
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Well the settings menue doesn't contain the huawei upgrade option in every ROM (for example not in the MUIU ROM), but the volumn up+down while booting will probably work, I haven't tried though. The upgrade directory however has to be call "dload", not "load".
To revert back to a previous ROM I find it much better to use the nandroid backup and recover options that every recovery image I saw yet contains. However be careful, the recovery-v8.img posted on some other places is instable and crashes before the backup is finished. you won't be able to recover such an incomplete backup. Always check if you have some backup complete message, it should NOT reboot automatically after making a backup.

kaefert said:
Well, I've been using it for 2 days now. I wouldn't call it stable, it has some rough edges, sometimes some system app crashes (like in the beginning I had a problem with the SMS-app), and I've had 2 complete system crashes (forced reboot) while running oruxmaps for navigation & gps-logging with my byclicle.
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Sir, is it ICS version that you are using? thanks.

daleylay said:
Sir, is it ICS version that you are using? thanks.
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As stated in my first post, I'm currently using the unofficial MIUI android 4.0.3 version from here:
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
I have one or two unexpected reboots every day.

kaefert said:
As stated in my first post, I'm currently using the unofficial MIUI android 4.0.3 version from here:
MOD EDIT: Link removed.
I have one or two unexpected reboots every day.
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What is in MIUI rom better than the official rom that you like?

cbr900 said:
What is in MIUI rom better than the official rom that you like?
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Well the MIUI ROM has much more configuration options, for example you have a statusbar settings page where you can choose between default battery icon, percentage number or the top pixel row in green. Or also the MIUI theme chooser is really nice.
Another useful thing is the permission manager thats included that (if you config it that way) asks you whenever an app tries to use a permission that its defined to require. for example if you have an app that has the permission to send sms then the permission manager will ask you the first time that the app really sends an sms if you want to allow or deny it, and also if you want to save your choice or if it should ask next time again.

Hi, Sorry for my bad english, i have a awesome huawei honor, and i do all things that u describe in your post and run perfect but, i'm from mexico and y dont have 3G conection just Edge, do you know a way to resolve that? Thanks

Rafasdfgh said:
Hi, Sorry for my bad english, i have a awesome huawei honor, and i do all things that u describe in your post and run perfect but, i'm from mexico and y dont have 3G conection just Edge, do you know a way to resolve that? Thanks
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Hmm. Well the only ideas I have:
1.) Theres a 2G+3G / 2G only switch, in the MIUI ROM I linked in my first post you can reach it like this:
Home Screen --> Settings --> More... (4th point under the heading Wireless & Networks) --> Mobile Networks --> Only 2G-Networks
If that switch is on, than obviously your phone won't connect to a 3G network
2.) Your not in range of a 3G network?

Apparently there is bootloop issue for the newly released MIUI ROM 2.3.23 over at MOD EDIT: Link removed.
My experience is that I got stuck at the splashscreen as well.
I have download another at MIUI main site : MOD EDIT: Link removed.
and it works OK. Some portions of the UI are with Chinese texts and a few Chinese apps but overall still OK.

cymagnus said:
Apparently there is bootloop issue for the newly released MIUI ROM 2.3.23 over at MOD EDIT: Link removed.
My experience is that I got stuck at the splashscreen as well.
I have download another at MIUI main site : MOD EDIT: Link removed.
and it works OK. Some portions of the UI are with Chinese texts and a few Chinese apps but overall still OK.
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yep. I also flashed the version from there MOD EDIT: Link removed and am currently running it. Will update the first post again as soon as theres a working english version for the huawei over there: MOD EDIT: Link removed.

Hey could you recommend some other rom that will speed up my phone? Im currently overclocked to 1.8 Ghz using a kernel from the links you gave.
Sent from my U8860 using xda premium

EnDSK said:
Hey could you recommend some other rom that will speed up my phone? Im currently overclocked to 1.8 Ghz using a kernel from the links you gave.
Sent from my U8860 using xda premium
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The ROMs that I know of and that I've tried you find in the first post. I found the loader (=desktop) of the non-MIUI ROMs to be faster and snappier. (However, the MIUI is more feature-rich)

Okay thanks alot I think I'm gonna give MIUI a try. Downloaded the latest version from the MIUI website. Have you tried any CM Release?
Sent from my U8860 using xda premium

EnDSK said:
Okay thanks alot I think I'm gonna give MIUI a try. Downloaded the latest version from the MIUI website. Have you tried any CM Release?
Sent from my U8860 using xda premium
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As far as I know there is no CM (cyanogenmod) ROM for the Huawei U8860

Tested and working roms for ace 2 (gt-i8160 or codina)

The last month i've tired searching roms and i cant find all them so i do this post to get all roms (i will add them when i have time)
to flas this roms you must do this first:
you must update yout phone to 4.x.x with odin and to the baseband I8160XXMC8
links:
XXMB2
XXMB4
XXMC8
must be checked the following buttons only:
Re-partition", "Autoreboot" y "F.Reset Time
files in odin:
a) Click on PDA and select file with Code in its name
b) Click on Phone and select file with Modem in its name
c) Click on CSC and select file with CSC in its name
d) Click on PIT and select the .pit file
Samsung Usb Drivers
do the same in order with MB2,MB4,And Mc8 to get 624 ram mb (recomended)
or do direcly the Mc8 and you will get 555 mb (not recomended)
Temporal CWM for ace 2 (to flas the final rom)
Custom roms list:
People that are already on XXMC8
Roms to chose:
Cm11 Teamcanjica (no big bugs on this version)
http://d-h.st/ycf
OmniRom 4.4.4 Teamcanjica (More or less stable)
http://d-h.st/yBL
Cm11 McLaw (more or less like teamcanjica rom but i prefer the teamcanjica's room)
http://get.novafusion.pl/?id=1271 (Work with art and dalvik)
Resurection Remix McLaw (no words; incredible romwith a lot of freatures and smallerthan others)
http://get.novafusion.pl/?id=683 (Work with art and dalvik)
Liquidsmooth V3 New Relase
For this rom...(was the best that i tested) Its based on cm11 and if you are a music lover.the eq will surprise you(more if it is on expert mode) i get an incredible sound(1 hour seting it up and testing)
Its a very useful rom and you can play games well.The best for my
https://s.basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=LiquidSmooth&dl=LiquidSmooth/codina/Nightly/LS-KK-v3.2-2014-08-14-codina.zipLiquidsmooth V3[/url] (Work with art and dalvik)
I've just do a benchmart test and i get 10086 very good score for this phone.
Screendriver ( i think that is : ) pri_lcd_ws2401
extra small gapps: Only the gogle play and the background process needed to use allgoogle apps in a 17,50mb pack.
Ultra Small Gapps
my custom tools pack:
Zip Created by rubend447
Didn't work on my phone:
Carbon rom
pac-man rom
For install or update:
1-put the zip on your sd
2-reboot on recovery mode
3-wipe cache,format system and wipe dalvik cache
4-do not wipe data or you will lose all thinks that are on the internal storage, your apps and your configs (but if you have problems do a backuk , wipe it an restore data)
5-Search and install the rom and the extra zips(like google apps)
6-reboot system
7-enjoy your new rom
-------->I'm not respondable of briked phones deleted sdcards or somethink like<-------------
but if you have problems i can try to help you all that i can
contact. rubend447 at skype
I will add more roms when i test them but you can also recomend me some roms to test
I hope to be usefull
Sorry for my english; im a spanish boy with only 15 years old.

+ for you, because i think it's good idea to make such post for others, even, if it's subjective.
Which screen driver do you have(rommakers usually are skipping this bit of information, but it may be really useful for SOME users)?
btw, i agree, that liq is best of kk roms, but...it has some..well, issues.

xo.en said:
Which screen driver do you have(it's useful info)?
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Sorry i forget it i'll search it and when i find it will be posted.
Thanks
I've been searching them and i cant find it. If you can help me thanks

rubend447 said:
Sorry i forget it i'll search it and when i find it will be posted.
Thanks
I've been searching them and i cant find it. If you can help me thanks
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/sys/devices/pri_lcd_yourscreendriver

rubend447 said:
Sorry i forget it i'll search it and when i find it will be posted.
Thanks
I've been searching them and i cant find it. If you can help me thanks
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xo.en said:
+ for you, because i think it's good idea to make such post for others, even, if it's subjective.
Which screen driver do you have(rommakers usually are skipping this bit of information, but it may be really useful for SOME users)?
btw, i agree, that liq is best of kk roms, but...it has some..well, issues.
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teddytsen said:
/sys/devices/pri_lcd_yourscreendriver
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thanks both of you. let me know more roms to test and add to the list. and anhoter time thanks

rubend447 said:
I will add more roms when i test them
I hope to be usefull
Sorry for my english; im a spanish boy with only 15 years old.
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Good job, and my respect is even bigger knowing that you are young fellow, non english native speaker...
Wish you enough will to continue and expand your little project, although i think your tests should last bit longer (for now it's more like first impressions).
And i don't think that Roms you pointed as non-working really don't work, people would mention about it...
Anyway, good job, once again

batlin said:
Good job, and my respect is even bigger knowing that you are young fellow, non english native speaker...
Wish you enough will to continue and expand your little project, although i think your tests should last bit longer (for now it's more like first impressions).
And i don't think that Roms you pointed as non-working really don't work, people would mention about it...
Anyway, good job, once again
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I said that dont work on my decive... This roms yes work but its more difficult to install them because you need to flas first the specifik stock rom that they're based and on my pc odin doesn't work (400 mhz and 128 mb of ram =) ) it's too old.
If you test them you can send to me your opinions and add them as working and tested roms.
Thanks

No Connection
Hey,
i flashed the unofficial cotina cm11 rom from Teamcanjica and as i startet it and unlocked my sim i get
the failure " com.android.phone was stopped".
So i don't get a connection to my provider and every time the phone tries to connect i get the failure.
I hope someone could help me.
grezz

fangerangel said:
Hey,
i flashed the unofficial cotina cm11 rom from Teamcanjica and as i startet it and unlocked my sim i get
the failure " com.android.phone was stopped".
So i don't get a connection to my provider and every time the phone tries to connect i get the failure.
I hope someone could help me.
grezz
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i cound try it. add me at skype or only call me . im rubend447 too if you dont have skype contact me via pm.

fangerangel said:
Hey,
i flashed the unofficial cotina cm11 rom from Teamcanjica and as i startet it and unlocked my sim i get
the failure " com.android.phone was stopped".
So i don't get a connection to my provider and every time the phone tries to connect i get the failure.
I hope someone could help me.
grezz
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What was your phones android version before you flashed cm11 and which variant is it?
P
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None

teddytsen said:
What was your phones android version before you flashed cm11 and which variant is it?
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It was gingerbread 2.36 from samsung original rom
first i tried (cm-11-20140726-UNOFFICIAL-codina.zip) this one, as it didn't work (same failure) i tried the others in the list above.
Then i tried older ones at the moment i use this (cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-codina.zip).
i8160 (without NFC)

ported to the first post

fangerangel said:
It was gingerbread 2.36 from samsung original rom
first i tried (cm-11-20140726-UNOFFICIAL-codina.zip) this one, as it didn't work (same failure) i tried the others in the list above.
Then i tried older ones at the moment i use this (cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-codina.zip).
i8160 (without NFC)
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You have yet to answer the second question.

teddytsen said:
You have yet to answer the second question.
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none

fangerangel said:
none
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Flash
-jb first(via odin)
Then
-temp cwm(via stock recovery)
Then
-cm11&gapps (via temp cwm)

fangerangel said:
It was gingerbread 2.36 from samsung original rom
first i tried (cm-11-20140726-UNOFFICIAL-codina.zip) this one, as it didn't work (same failure) i tried the others in the list above.
Then i tried older ones at the moment i use this (cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-codina.zip).
i8160 (without NFC)
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You must upgrade your phone to 4.1.2
then you must use a tempory CMW, and flash your rom to your phone
sorry for my bad english

The best form me is CM11 from TC, but in the new build you should checge minimal fraq to 200mH because of 100mH battery drain.

I'm using 4.4.4 from novafusion.pl. Very good, no problems with phone.

Great idea to have a central place for people to find ROMs. No doubt, CM is always a good choice but if you like pure Android I can also recommend this AOSP ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588054
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Miui 8 for s4 i9500 discussion

like me, there must be other members here look forward to having miui 8 in galaxy s4
the question is, will be that we will be blessed with a rom patch to the end of the year?

LEANDROMENDES said:
like me, there must be other members here look forward to having miui 8 in galaxy s4
the question is, will be that we will be blessed with a rom patch to the end of the year?
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Nobody wants MIUI 8 on our s4 !

ankrishx18 said:
Nobody wants MIUI 8 on our s4 !
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has reason, there are very few developers who strive for s4

ankrishx18 said:
Nobody wants MIUI 8 on our s4 !
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not exactly
i do
and i am working in it/was (stopped because of studies)
but what i was still missing was kernel work (but my friend @Asad helping me in make a kernel that will work on the port)

kingdevil731 said:
not exactly
i do
and i am working in it/was (stopped because of studies)
but what i was still missing was kernel work (but my friend @Asad helping me in make a kernel that will work on the port)
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CM based? Stock Samsung based?

LEANDROMENDES said:
CM based? Stock Samsung based?
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He will take the base as cm source. He is the moderator of rr for i9500.
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I would love it too! For stability, I prefer it to be samsung based, like what we have from @gtbluesky. Ideally would be awesome to have it Marshmallow based

There is a MIUI 8 rom for I9500 based on marshmallow on the miui forum: http://www.miui.com/thread-5891782-1-1.html
Download link: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1sjJTRBZ
Password: qdht

Bobster6 said:
There is a MIUI 8 rom for I9500 based on marshmallow on the miui forum: http://www.miui.com/thread-5891782-1-1.html
Download link: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1sjJTRBZ
Password: qdht
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Is this only for HKG users? Could we install/flash this on other?

pradeepunde said:
Is this only for HKG users? Could we install/flash this on other?
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I don´t know, maybe there are some problems. You can check yourself. I don´t own this device, I just noticed the ROM on the forum.
There is some info:
Translated from chinese: the Android Version: 6.0.1 Test models: GT-I9500 (BNM Unicom, Hong Kong version, international version can not partition size limit)

Bobster6 said:
There is a MIUI 8 rom for I9500 based on marshmallow on the miui forum: http://www.miui.com/thread-5891782-1-1.html
Download link: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1sjJTRBZ
Password: qdht
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line download

I9500 users are lucky. I'm hoping it comes to the i9505 soon.

I am trying to make one usinf PatchRom and Gear CM13 as base.
But I am having issues at applying patches. There are 6 files with errors.
Can anyone help me with the patches?

Miui 8 for i9505?

I'd definitely like to have it. I wish I noticed this thread earlier so I could have posted. I must have missed it. Sorry. My vote is yes. lol

no luck to set it up. status 7...
can't mount /system.
i tried two types of recovery what else can i do?
that's ok now. i hadn't reboot it, but it don't work again.
the inital interface crashes on start, it says that Mi Cloud App stopped, it put me back to the connection settings page. I probably need to register MiCloud.
... create a MI acc, but this app don't let me go anyway, what the ...
... deleted all data and set FirstFlight N7 Themed V6. May be later, it is even not started on a Hello screen.
Anyway, it is absolutle fail, I even didn't start use it. otherwise it looks good, like a step forward. we need optimisation 0[
finally I've done it. the solution was not to swith language at first start screen. google works ok with gapps pico.
camera didn't set from S6 (like FF rom was), battery works so-so. I'll post exactly after a few days.
I have some troubles with icons on a tray, i switch on them in setting but no animation anyway.
the processor drain, batteryHD icon - only inactive pics.
I tried to use Nevermore Kernel, but no result. No Mi boot animation at start. I had to put boot.img to nevermore .zip

What happens if I install the i9500 version on a i9505 device?
Does it fail to boot?
Will it destroy the device?

download links not working
Where to download the rom from ? I downloaded the one by GTBluesky but it has some chinese apps and on blocking them, the phone ends in a bootloop. need some help with the rom and download.
60puc said:
no luck to set it up. status 7...
can't mount /system.
i tried two types of recovery what else can i do?
that's ok now. i hadn't reboot it, but it don't work again.
the inital interface crashes on start, it says that Mi Cloud App stopped, it put me back to the connection settings page. I probably need to register MiCloud.
... create a MI acc, but this app don't let me go anyway, what the ...
... deleted all data and set FirstFlight N7 Themed V6. May be later, it is even not started on a Hello screen.
Anyway, it is absolutle fail, I even didn't start use it. otherwise it looks good, like a step forward. we need optimisation 0[
finally I've done it. the solution was not to swith language at first start screen. google works ok with gapps pico.
camera didn't set from S6 (like FF rom was), battery works so-so. I'll post exactly after a few days.
I have some troubles with icons on a tray, i switch on them in setting but no animation anyway.
the processor drain, batteryHD icon - only inactive pics.
I tried to use Nevermore Kernel, but no result. No Mi boot animation at start. I had to put boot.img to nevermore .zip
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gdskang said:
Where to download the rom from ? I downloaded the one by GTBluesky but it has some chinese apps and on blocking them, the phone ends in a bootloop. need some help with the rom and download.
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In the other thread that has the GTBLUESKY room and look for a post where someone has an edited services.jar. flash the file and then chinise apps can be removed

Can you help finding the thread ?? I had the rom download from the chinese forum so have no clue where to begin.
Tweakforce_LG said:
In the other thread that has the GTBLUESKY room and look for a post where someone has an edited services.jar. flash the file and then chinise apps can be removed
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Guide to unlock your MEIZU 16 Series' bootloader

Update: DO NOT TRY TO PAY!!! THE GUIDE IS BADLY OUTDATED. JUST USE THE RESOURCES AND FREE METHODS.
If you want to try the paid method, you should definitely get in touch with the seller first. I don't know whether the previous sellers are active or not.
If you want to inform me of something important, please `@me`, (I missed many replies in the past years)
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There seems to exist a new method: It is said to work on Qualcomm devices.
First, dump frp partion, then edit the value to 1 at 7fff0, finally, flash the modified frp image. then you can use fastboot command to unlock your phone.
This new method shall work for for ODM devices like 16T, 16x, 16xs and Note9 and so on. see FRP Method.
Below is the original post:
The original post has been removed, since it's outdated and I almost finished the English version tutorial on Github.
You can see it on github.
BTW, it's really difficult to use XDA's text editor.
You can download the TWRP of 16s here

it's a start, is there anyone who has already tried a gsi?

Good news for us Meizu users! Hope this is just a first step towards some good modding ?

Will this also work on Meizu Note 9?

adrxano said:
Will this also work on Meizu Note 9?
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A new method has been released on 4pda, which supports almost all MEIZU devices using Qualcomm Proccessor. This is the original link 4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=961552&st=960#entry90949224

Loni626 said:
it's a start, is there anyone who has already tried a gsi?
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I tried MIUI 11 and Flyme 8 , almost everything does not work on MIUI 11, it can boot into system, but the launcher doesn't work. Almost everything works fine on Flyme, except Bluetooth and Camera

I will try to rewrite an English version
The Chinese version has been moved to wiki, I'm planning to rewrite an English version similar to the Chinese version.

sukanka said:
The Chinese version has been moved to wiki, I'm planning to rewrite an English version similar to the Chinese version.
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My firmware is 8.19.11.11 daily(16th Global device). Do i have a chance to unlock bootloader?

Lord Melkor said:
My firmware is 8.19.11.11 daily(16th Global device). Do i have a chance to unlock bootloader?
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Sure, the new method applies to almost all devices, all versions. You can have a look at my github repository. I will edit the original post as soon as I can post links. BTW, is there any netdisk you guys use frequently? I don't know where to put the TWRP so that you can download easily.

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Sure, the new method applies to almost all devices, all versions. You can have a look at my github repository. I will edit the original post as soon as I can post links. BTW, is there any netdisk you guys use frequently? I don't know where to put the TWRP so that you can download easily.
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You can use yandex.disk or google drive.
But you say about downgrade. Does the new method ignore the firmware version ?

Lord Melkor said:
You can use yandex.disk or google drive.
But you say about downgrade. Does the new method ignore the firmware version ?
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yes, the new method applies to almost all versions, I have not updated the original post, because I have not prepared the English Version well on Github. You can have a look at github.com/sukanka/MEIZU16S_unlock_tutorial/wiki/Guide-to-Unlock-Your-MEIZU-Device

A new tutorial has been released on github
I must post in this way, as I'm not allowed to post links now. The Tutorial is at
github.com/sukanka/MEIZU16S_unlock_tutorial/wiki/Guide-to-Unlock-Your-MEIZU-Device
copy and paste this into your browser.

Any custom rom for meizu 16th without treble rom? And please add in phone cattegory meizu 16th on xda

inclr said:
Any custom rom for meizu 16th without treble rom? And please add in phone cattegory meizu 16th on xda
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There seems to be custom ROMs for MEIZU 16th, I've seen Lineage, havoc, and mokee before. But i don't know how do these ROMs work. Anyway, I use 16s, not 16th. Besides, I don't know how to add a new phone category.
BTW, it's said that the kernel source of the 16 series will be released, maybe next year. And there are plans to upgrade the Android version of the 16 series.

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There seems to be custom ROMs for MEIZU 16th, I've seen Lineage, havoc, and mokee before. But i don't know how do these ROMs work. Anyway, I use 16s, not 16th. Besides, I don't know how to add a new phone category.
BTW, it's said that the kernel source of the 16 series will be released, maybe next year. And there are plans to upgrade the Android version of the 16 series.
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Who said that?

inclr said:
Who said that?
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a man who released some official ROMs that can be used to downgrade the firmware of the devices.

sukanka said:
I tried MIUI 11 and Flyme 8 , almost everything does not work on MIUI 11, it can boot into system, but the launcher doesn't work. Almost everything works fine on Flyme, except Bluetooth and Camera
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You try another gsi rom? I want try pixel gsi or havoc, but I don't think was supported at 100%, probably lost taptic engine and other features... If have problems with this gsi and I want reinstall flyme stable, will be a problem?

Loni626 said:
You try another gsi rom? I want try pixel gsi or havoc, but I don't think was supported at 100%, probably lost taptic engine and other features... If have problems with this gsi and I want reinstall flyme stable, will be a problem?
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No problem. If your phone becomes a brick, you can follow the unbrick tutorial to save your phone. But you are suggested to have glance at the tutorial before you go.
As reported by others, fingerprint and Mengine (taptic engine) don't work.

I am on havoc 2.9. Fingerprint mengine and mtp not work. But other features work fine

First telegram gruop for rom develop in meizu 16series: @Meizugsi
(nothing has been published yet, hopefully in the interest of some developers soon)

Question Looking for feedback and thoughts on the ultra

Hoping I can get some feedback or comments on some questions I have on the 12s ultra which I own and plan on installing the EU ROM on it.
1. Is the EU ROM more relaxed when it comes to app permissions compared to the original Chinese one which is notorious about restricting app functions?
2. Is the eu/4-rom the only other RAM available to install on this phone, are there any planned custom versions coming out?
3. Are there any known developers in the XDA community that would be willing / interested to work on a custom ROM for this phone? I'd be willing to commission such a project as I've done numerous times for other phones I've had.

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Hoping I can get some feedback or comments on some questions I have on the 12s ultra which I own and plan on installing the EU ROM on it.
1. Is the EU ROM more relaxed when it comes to app permissions compared to the original Chinese one which is notorious about restricting app functions?
2. Is the eu/4-rom the only other RAM available to install on this phone, are there any planned custom versions coming out?
3. Are there any known developers in the XDA community that would be willing / interested to work on a custom ROM for this phone? I'd be willing to commission such a project as I've done numerous times for other phones I've had.
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The EU ROM is based on the Chinese ROM of the same version but is far more user friendly. Pop over to their forum here and have a read. If you more info on their ROM itself or where to download the latest, take a look here.

spinward said:
Hoping I can get some feedback or comments on some questions I have on the 12s ultra which I own and plan on installing the EU ROM on it.
1. Is the EU ROM more relaxed when it comes to app permissions compared to the original Chinese one which is notorious about restricting app functions?
2. Is the eu/4-rom the only other RAM available to install on this phone, are there any planned custom versions coming out?
3. Are there any known developers in the XDA community that would be willing / interested to work on a custom ROM for this phone? I'd be willing to commission such a project as I've done numerous times for other phones I've had.
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1. Somewhat....I do find I need to go change some permissions manually on new apps sometimes. There is a great xposed module that removes the timer for changing admin and accessibility settings .
2. There are some other roms floating around that work on any generic android.
3. Naw, EU is probaly the best bet unless you wanna translate/convert a chinese rom.
Get Exposed with magisk and you can customize pretty well.
My only major complaint is google voice/assistant integration doesn't work well with lock screen.

ukon16 said:
1. Somewhat....I do find I need to go change some permissions manually on new apps sometimes. There is a great xposed module that removes the timer for changing admin and accessibility settings .
2. There are some other roms floating around that work on any generic android.
3. Naw, EU is probaly the best bet unless you wanna translate/convert a chinese rom.
Get Exposed with magisk and you can customize pretty well.
My only major complaint is google voice/assistant integration doesn't work well with lock screen.
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Thanks, Im going to flash the EU versio although im having issues unlocking the bootloader

spinward said:
Thanks, Im going to flash the EU versio although im having issues unlocking the bootloader
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You waited the 7 days with Mi account added?

phzi said:
You waited the 7 days with Mi account added?
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Yes I did, the issue turned out to be my cell phone provider... I had to get into a 5G area and then it worked.