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[Q] UMi X1 review and request for custom Rom

I have bought a UMi X1 from china, am in UK and using giffgaff sim... being playing with the phone since yesterday .. managed to get the internet working by putting giffgaff APN manually, tried to install custom ROM, but all in Chinese, even after you change the language there are still things left in Chinese, so i went back and installed the original ROM phone had. changed the language... phone is quite good, i like the screen and speed is very good as well.
managed to install other apps like Google map, chrome, Skype, and some game.. all work good, but when ever i install them some Chinese permission thing comes up, which i don't understand, but i think i keep clicking green tick and it works
I managed to root it using "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460" tried super user and it works (not sure what benefit i get from rooting, sorry am a noob)
I followed instruction for custom roms from "http://www.gizchina.com/2012/10/28/download-install-umi-x1-custom-rom/", still all Chinese.
if any one have a question regarding this phone usage or any other information they required am willing to answer from my experience of this phone.
I would like to know if any one would be willing to develop a clean miui English ROM or jelly bean for this device? or any one willing to help me to develop a ROM ( would need alot of help as i don't know single thing about developing, but keen to learn).

Hi !
Sorry to not answer to your request but i have one question about this phone that i want to buy. The camera is good? In reality it's a 5MP no? Because it's hard to find review about this phone, i know that is a good phone but nothing about the camera. Sorry for my bad english and thanks

UMI X1 roms
I'm also looking for information to root . But also need a rom . Have you got Clockword mod recovery installed ? Please can some one help us to install CWM recovery to UMI X1. Can we use any other rom developed for other MTK6577 phones as this phone also has MK6577 processor.
Any one interested can look one of first article on this topic in English here . Search gizbeat custom rom in google
For a review and video of phone see following: search in google: exclusive-umi-x1-unboxing-and-hands-on
Official web site: use google to translate : shuame dot com

arndab said:
Hi !
Sorry to not answer to your request but i have one question about this phone that i want to buy. The camera is good? In reality it's a 5MP no? Because it's hard to find review about this phone, i know that is a good phone but nothing about the camera. Sorry for my bad english and thanks
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camera is 8 mp, so yea its good. reason u cant find a review is cause the phone only just been released, 26th oct it was

Okay thank you for your help

munib said:
I'm also looking for information to root . But also need a rom . Have you got Clockword mod recovery installed ? Please can some one help us to install CWM recovery to UMI X1. Can we use any other rom developed for other MTK6577 phones as this phone also has MK6577 processor.
Any one interested can look one of first article on this topic in English here . Search gizbeat custom rom in google
For a review and video of phone see following: search in google: exclusive-umi-x1-unboxing-and-hands-on
Official web site: use google to translate : shuame dot com
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yea, i have done so much to my phone in 1 day, i used shuame tool to install custom roms but kept getting errors, so i installed it manually by going into recovery mod. i installed CWM through google play, but dont know much how to use it, by the looks of it, it not supported with this phone yet. i am on gizchina aswell and asked same question there aswell.

looks like no one is intrested....

how to get some one attention on this?

finally there's a thread about umi (youmi) x1 on xda-dev
i haven't received my phone yet, 7 days using EMS and still in BEIJING seller said because China held presidential election ? so security tighten
use at your own risk : (link with google translate)
ROOT
http://translate.google.com/transla.../general-tutorial/15-2012-02-01-09-52-52.html
RECOVERY:
http://translate.googleusercontent....7.html&usg=ALkJrhh40vjdYk7n_VP5nTRy1eHnFtJpJg
there's also rom link on shuame.com but i don't know wether it's also had english language or not , there's also a custom rom for x1 at lewaos.com

I have received my Umi x1,love it but having real trouble flashing the Umi rom,still cant give up.Hoping others will buy phone with more intelligence than me and post,fingers crossed.

I used this method to ROOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I tried about all the ROMs from Shaume.com
Without keeping track of procedure.. did a lot of flashing and factory reset
I don't know any chinese, so i just pressed buttons with icons I thought would do the job (with the risk of doing something wrong and brick the phone)
There are a few mods wit CWM, so once that one is installed flashing is pretty straightforward.
I'm having trouble to get a GPS fix (the Netherlands).
After trying many different gps.conf files (/etc/gps.conf) and different apps (GPS Status, GPS Test, GPSFix), Manually download EPO files..
Result: 1 time GPS fix with GPS fix.. but thats it
Anyone a bit more luck with the GPS fix?
Something that might be handy:
Boot into recovery: turn off phone first -> hold volume up and then power on phone. release both when UMI logo shows.
Engeneer Mode: "call" *#*#3646633#*#*
Mobileuncle MTK Tools https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox

Will get mine tomorrow, it's just cleared customs. I'll probably do a custom ROM too, but it might take time as I'm having exams till the 26th of this month.
Also, I suggest OP to change the title of this thread to '[discussion] UMI X1' or something like that. Thanks.

pridz said:
I have received my Umi x1,love it but having real trouble flashing the Umi rom,still cant give up.Hoping others will buy phone with more intelligence than me and post,fingers crossed.
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same here, ill wait for a proper english rom specialy jelly bean or miui, with proper english instruction. still hoping some developers will get intrusted in UMi X1.

yash3339 said:
Will get mine tomorrow, it's just cleared customs. I'll probably do a custom ROM too, but it might take time as I'm having exams till the 26th of this month.
Also, I suggest OP to change the title of this thread to '[discussion] UMI X1' or something like that. Thanks.
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can i change the title as i started it? if yes, how?... or only admin can do that

battery can be extended by getting. “One power guard” and is available for free from XDA: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901526).

raz5652 said:
can i change the title as i started it? if yes, how?... or only admin can do that
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You can do it too, click on 'edit post' and then 'go advanced'. Or maybe a new thread can be started too.
Thanks.

yash3339 said:
You can do it too, click on 'edit post' and then 'go advanced'. Or maybe a new thread can be started too.
Thanks.
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cant see edit post option

pridz said:
I have received my Umi x1,love it but having real trouble flashing the Umi rom,still cant give up.Hoping others will buy phone with more intelligence than me and post,fingers crossed.
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HI I to am in the same boat love the phone bur struggling to root then flash.Like you wont give up good luck.:good:

pridz said:
HI I to am in the same boat love the phone bur struggling to root then flash.Like you wont give up good luck.:good:
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Thanks for the review!

New ROMs available on:
http://www.romzj.com/resources/other.html?view=roms&cid=224
This one fixed the battery drain problem I had:
http://www.romzj.com/resources/other.html?view=rom&id=5782
Root is not complete, I tried this:
- unroot with shuame
- root with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 DOES NOT WORK
- root with shuame WORKS

Can I upgrade Alcatel Hero 2 to Lollipop?

I'm a complete newbie in the Android world (iPhone user), so I'm so sorry in advance if I'm asking a stupid question. So today I bought an Alcatel Hero 2 from Amazon. The device hasn't arrived yet. The device has Android Kitkat on it and from some youtube review videos I knew that the customized Android version installed on the device is chubby so I thought if I can upgrade to vanilla Lollipop then the performance will improve.
There is very little information on the web about the Hero 2. I only found a webpage (can't post a link here because I'm new but google for "upgrade alcatel hero 2 lollipop" and you'll find it) that says one can upgrade to Lollipop, but it seems to be SCAM. Thus I thought it's better to ask here to get trusted answers since I don't want to get into security problems.
I know what ROMs are and have a little background but I don't know where to get trusted ROMs or if it's possible at all to upgrade my phone. I appreciate any answers.
Many thanks in advance!

Probably not, unless Alcatel comes out with its own Lollipop update or more threads appear here for Hero 2 ROMs.
The Hero 2 isn't very popular, or at least well-known, in the US. I'm surprised you even found it for purchase. Was it on the US Amazon site or a foreign version? Got a link? I was interested in a Hero 2, too, but I could never find it, and now it's getting a little long in the tooth.
Sorry this isn't the answer you wanted. Is it an all right phone overall, though? Reviews were generally favorable.

I don't think there is Lollipop rom for your device.

Hi guys,
any news about lollipop update? Im choosing between Hero 2 and LG G3, but Hero 2 is cheaper for me and it has little bit bigger screen. Any advices please?
Feyse

Lollipop rom for Alcatel hero2
Can any one help us tout get lollipop rom on Alcatel hero2, please

makakimekaki said:
I'm a complete newbie in the Android world (iPhone user), so I'm so sorry in advance if I'm asking a stupid question. So today I bought an Alcatel Hero 2 from Amazon. The device hasn't arrived yet. The device has Android Kitkat on it and from some youtube review videos I knew that the customized Android version installed on the device is chubby so I thought if I can upgrade to vanilla Lollipop then the performance will improve.
There is very little information on the web about the Hero 2. I only found a webpage (can't post a link here because I'm new but google for "upgrade alcatel hero 2 lollipop" and you'll find it) that says one can upgrade to Lollipop, but it seems to be SCAM. Thus I thought it's better to ask here to get trusted answers since I don't want to get into security problems.
I know what ROMs are and have a little background but I don't know where to get trusted ROMs or if it's possible at all to upgrade my phone. I appreciate any answers.
Many thanks in advance!
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Supposedly a working Marshmallow for Hero 2: http://android-4xda.net/tutorial/upgrade-update-alcatel-hero-2/

7.1.2
Hi there, I managed to port a RR rom (7.1.2) for this device. If you still want to try it out let me know, I would make a thread but sadly I can't

Please, if it is not too much trouble, you can update the link

kazkas1398 said:
Hi there, I managed to port a RR rom (7.1.2) for this device. If you still want to try it out let me know, I would make a thread but sadly I can't
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actually I need this rom.
My Hero 8 D820X is bricked (tried to factory reset and sth gone wrong) system crushed, i need to flash anything but can find nothing.
Hero 2 has same CPU, so hopefully it would work

dawkun said:
actually I need this rom.
My Hero 8 D820X is bricked (tried to factory reset and sth gone wrong) system crushed, i need to flash anything but can find nothing.
Hero 2 has same CPU, so hopefully it would work
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This is weird, I looked all over and cannot find any links for original flashing files, not even 4PDA.
But, the rom I ported has no sound (unless you wear headphones), and camera is not working. This was basically just an experiment on trying to port it for first time, but sadly I do not have the device anymore so I won't be able to help much. If you still want to try it, here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/resurrection-remix-5-8-5-alcatel-t3913051
Meanwhile I'll try to keep looking for the original stock ROM for your device, there has to be something.
I'll let you know if I find anything.

[Request] HUAWEI GPLAY MINI/ HONOR 4C (CHC-01) Roms

Hello, guys. Newbie here. I just bought a few weeks ago a Huawei Gplay Mini (chc-01) with the ideea to install a custom rom and use it day by day. But, suprise, my favorite place with custom roms, xda, don't have anything for my phone. The phone is very good for the his price.. But i like to try some custom roms, but no one is developing one . Can anyone help me? Maybe the moderators can make a special category for this.. I don't like the roms made my huawei, but the phones are good and cheap. I had a huawei, and after that samsaung s3 + s4, and now again to huawei. The samsung phones are broking too easy. So anyone can help me with a custom rom light (maybe clean android) and maybe a special category for the phone? I know they are many guys who owns the phone, so xda please, do something. I'm watching this forum everyday for something for my phone., but nothing. Sorry if i post in wrong category, or my english sucks.Have a good day, greetings from Italy.

Nothing for me?

I'm still waiting, guys

i olso wait, what number firmware you have in your device if i can ask ??, i do horrible things for my huwei i find somewhere loolipop but not for my phones and i extract and install now i have some madness information , before i have xxxxxb069 and no for this model, ****... i must find orginal stock rom but i dont remember what have number only last

Guys, please, i give you a bear ( i don't have money).. I need a custom rom for this phone... Current rom is annoying me so much...

Yeahhh it would be nice to have a custom rom, I don't know why there isn't any...

has anyone found clean roms for the huawei g play mini til now? aka: any updates on this post?
thx in advance

hyperxfury said:
has anyone found clean roms for the huawei g play mini til now? aka: any updates on this post?
thx in advance
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It recently sent Official Marshmallow update to G Play Mini devices to Asian countries. But sadly there are no custom ROMs for this device.

ROM Needed
Wow, we sure have no update on this one. Any one working on custom ROM for Huawei G Play Mini, i.e, CHC-U01?

Nougat for Honor 6?

Hi guys!
I used to have a Y635 but I decided to change to this model . I can't believe there is no more rom for this phone that is clearly better and that no one is working on a Nougat rom when it already exist for the Y635.
Is this really true? :crying:

I am working on it but not near completed at all.
I didn't even get it to boot yet, in fact just started a week ago.
Will try to post first public beta by 15th February.
Psst, I'm working on MM right now, not nougat, but if it works moving to nougat shouldnt be hard.

This sounds good! :good:

Ahmad45123 said:
I am working on it but not near completed at all.
I didn't even get it to boot yet, in fact just started a week ago.
Will try to post first public beta by 15th February.
Psst, I'm working on MM right now, not nougat, but if it works moving to nougat shouldnt be hard.
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Pure MM? Rly? How it goes?

CyanogenMod.
I am not completely free on it and I just recently started... To show you how very early i am, I still gotta build the recovery first. (Last time I built it, it wasn't booting.. ) don't know why though, will debug it later and fix it.
(Note that this is my first port so I am still getting the hang of the things)
Will create a thread once I get the ROM itself boot first time
Don't expect that soon though

Ahmad45123 said:
CyanogenMod.
I am not completely free on it and I just recently started... To show you how very early i am, I still gotta build the recovery first. (Last time I built it, it wasn't booting.. ) don't know why though, will debug it later and fix it.
(Note that this is my first port so I am still getting the hang of the things)
Will create a thread once I get the ROM itself boot first time
Don't expect that soon though
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6/development/h60-mm-emui4-source-t3447862
Check that, they are building aosp MM from Mate 7 aosp mm sources. It's working, but it's buggy.

no likely bro.. honor have abandoned even newer phones than honor 6, like 5x and honor 7.. so , its highly unlikely to happen
very happy to know that custom rom development is happening..
but i heard somewhere that in china, a similar device to honor 6 is running emui5.. who knows? it might come

Ahmad45123 said:
I am working on it but not near completed at all.
I didn't even get it to boot yet, in fact just started a week ago.
Will try to post first public beta by 15th February.
Psst, I'm working on MM right now, not nougat, but if it works moving to nougat shouldnt be hard.
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Any results or progress?

Henrikx said:
Any results or progress?
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Not yet tbh, the recovery did work but can't seem to get it boot
I only work in weekends, so that's why it's pretty slow.. so I don't know if I will ever get it to work before losing hope and giving up.
I will try to pm some professionals and get some help from them. And also will try forking the mate 7 ROM and modify it for honor 6, I think will be easier and faster.

Ahmad45123 said:
Not yet tbh, the recovery did work but can't seem to get it boot
I only work in weekends, so that's why it's pretty slow.. so I don't know if I will ever get it to work before losing hope and giving up.
I will try to pm some professionals and get some help from them. And also will try forking the mate 7 ROM and modify it for honor 6, I think will be easier and faster.
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The port has a lot of bugs, maybe you can help fixing them?

Chinese fellows are waiting for you！

thilak devraj said:
no likely bro.. honor have abandoned even newer phones than honor 6, like 5x and honor 7.. so , its highly unlikely to happen
very happy to know that custom rom development is happening..
but i heard somewhere that in china, a similar device to honor 6 is running emui5.. who knows? it might come
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Any details please
Please name the device or the source of the news
It's very important
Answer me soon
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Ahmad45123 said:
Not yet tbh, the recovery did work but can't seem to get it boot
I only work in weekends, so that's why it's pretty slow.. so I don't know if I will ever get it to work before losing hope and giving up.
I will try to pm some professionals and get some help from them. And also will try forking the mate 7 ROM and modify it for honor 6, I think will be easier and faster.
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Can you try to complete the project
The developers that were working on the project
Have stopped for there reasons if you can help us it could be important for our devices
Please could you try I loved the rom it's to fast
My ram had 2.6 GB free ram
Speed to boot
It booted on honor 6 with some people you could try
What's left is not much

Any update on this ROM?
Ahmad45123 said:
I am working on it but not near completed at all.
I didn't even get it to boot yet, in fact just started a week ago.
Will try to post first public beta by 15th February.
Psst, I'm working on MM right now, not nougat, but if it works moving to nougat shouldnt be hard.
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Any update? Really looking forward to this. I hope you haven't given up!

[CLOSED][ Nokia 7.2 ] ROM Testers Required

Hello there if anyone interested in testing custom roms
just reply to this thread
thanks & regards
Raghu Varma

I'm ready

Please make OneUI / MIUI / OxygenOS ROM's for Nokia 7.2

ready to go

Yes but only A10

I'm not sure the who/what/where/how of this, but I'd be glad to test.
Nokia 7.2, been active in XDA for 12 years.

i am readu, and dissamsebly for testpoint

I will test

I'm ready to do test custom ROM's.. but my Nokia 7.2 bootloader to be unlocked..

Please find a way to unlock bootloader first, i think then its wise to proceed in the first place.

I would love to test custom roms on my nokia 7.2 actually that's the reason i bought it but its a pain in the as* to unlock its bootloader so please help me and my friends those who want their bootloader to be unlocked as nokia has disabled it in the update and as per unlocking the bootloader is the first step for installing custom recoveries and roms or kernels so it is impossible to test any rom without an unlocked bootloader please help XDA.
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I'm into your telegram channel Mr. Raghu, i appreciate your work but please help us unlocking the bootloader.

I'm also interested to be nokia 7.2 tester. Iwas tester for le eco le 2 last week I bought nokia 7.2 and I'm unable to unlock it I tried to downgrade but I haven't found any tool please help

Hello there if anyone interested in testing custom roms
just reply to this thread
thanks & regards
Raghu Varma

Hi Raghu, i wonder if ur request is still alive?
I own an N7.2 with latest android 10 patch 12/2020. After reading on xda, I found out, bootloader unlocking don't work anymore or will mess with the OTA updates at least.
I am looking for a way to get rid of google services while I would like to have a saferope back to stock. This solution should also provide ota security patches without to much hassle. Do you think that's possible with a rom or should I aim for stock with root/magisk?
My 2nd choice would be to reactivate my previous phone, an Mi A1. I replaced it since there was no official update since last year. Also it became a bit sluggish over time.
I learned recently there is an official LOS version for this phone. Maybe that's an more promising approach to my goals than the N7.2? Especially since I am not so happy with the N7.2 bulky appearance, weak accu and lately (since I fiddle with the deactivating several sys apps) random restarts while opening ordinary apps like browser or messenger.