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I won't follow this thread anymore since i have sold my Boston. Anyway you can find more informations on htcmania.com (use google translate if you don't speak spanish)
EDIT: Upgrade to CMLMod 1.5 based on Muchtel ROM (below outdated CML 1.4)
With this tutorial you sould be able to unlock your Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890) and install CMLMod 1.5.1 (or 1.4) (by c.martinez.lozano) based on the ROM Muchtel 2.1 (eclair)
Main advantages/disadvantages of CMLMod 1.5.1:
+Unlocked device (can use any SIM)
+Android 2.1 (Eclair)
+Root access with Superuser permissions
+Preinstalled programms and other features
+Easy SD partitioning and more features thanks to the new recovery
+Optional App2SD
+Processor speed adjustable in a range between 122 and 600MHz (with the possibility to set variable processor speed to have performance and longer battery life at the same time)
+Other features: 3 different launchers, flash light, setcpu, app2SD in one click, other preinstalled apps and tweaks
=Camera autofocus not working (like on stock ROM)
=Different UserInterface (in my opinion better, but that's subjective)
-You may loose the warranty on your device
-IMEI may change, to restore your original IMEI use the tutorial in my second post
-Languages not fully implemented (english is working fully, other languages settable with LocaleSwitch but not fully integrated )
Important!!! There may be the risk of damaging your phone in an irreparable way! Be aware also by installing this ROM you will loose your warranty! I do not take any responsability for the status of your device!
I translated the tutorials on htcmania.com
All credits to c.martinez.lozano and pindemon from htcmania.com
Requirements
Hardware requirements:
-Phone model: Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890)
Edit: never seen a phone with so many different names!!!
-PC operating system: Windows XP 32 bit with SP3 and .NET Framework 2.0 and Winrar installed. Do not try with Windows XP working on a virtual machine!!!. Seems to work also on other Windows 32 bit operating. Does NOT work with Windows7 64 bit
-USB to micro USB cable (comes with the phone)
Software requirements For CMLMod 1.5.1:
Firmware Apanda A60 1.6.2
Firmware CMLMod 1.5.1 (this file already contains RUT 1.2.2 and the Phone drivers)
Additional for CMLMod 1.4 (Outdated):
RUT 1.2.2
Phone drivers
Firmware Apanda A60 2.1.9
Firmware CMLMod 1.4
Tools like adb, fastboot, etc
Ready to start! make sure you have enough battery left (at least 30%)
PART 1: Installing Apanda 1.6.2
Unpack the file Phone drivers on your desktop, or another place, but remember where
install RUT_V1_2_2. At the end you will have to reboot your pc. Reboot it
[*]Unpack the firmware 1.6.2 from the archive Hipi1_6_2.rar and you get a file ending with .nb0
[*]Execute RUT (the shortcut should be on your desktop). The program reminds us to prepare the USB cable and to have all the drivers installed. (For Vista or Seven 32 bit: right click on the RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK, then right click on the Rut shortcut and select Run as administrator)
[*]In the next window, look for the firmware just to unpacked (the .nb0 file) and select it.
[*]The instructions tell you what to do: disconnect the phone from your pc (if connected), remove and reinsert the battery to your phone
[*]Hold the camera button and the volume up button pressed and then press the power button to enter recovery menu.
[*]Once the recovery menu, connect your phone to your computer. If we never connected in recovery, it requires new drivers. They are in the inside the Folder we unpacked in step 1 inside the subfolder AndroidX32 for 32 bit operating systems (if it later asks for drivers again, select the same folder again).
[*]The installer will detect your phone. If not, enter the Device Manager and check that all devices are correctly installed.
[*]From now on, follow the on-screen instructions and wait, it takes a while.
[*]Once complete, we have the new firmware installed. Our phone will restart and (after a while) show us something in chinese. Touch the right on-screen button to select the english language.
[*]When your phone is on check your IMEI by dialing *#06# and then press the call button and write it down. Now check the IMEI written on the phone under the battery. If the IMEI is the same, go on with PART 2. if the IMEI changes, use the tutorial in my second post to restore the original IMEI.
Now your phone is unlocked but you have the chinese version of Android 1.6
PART 2: Installing CMLMod 1.5.1 (for CMLMod 1.4 skip this and go to PART 2 OLD)
Unpack the file CMLMod1.5.rar
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the newCMLMod1.5.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now on your phone open the main menu and then CMLMod1.5 to configure App2SD select Configurar Apps2sd, then partitionar SD the phone will restart into recovery mode.
Now select Partition sdcard, Partition SD and confirm with the Home key. set swap=0, Ext2=512 (is more then enough! you can also set less) and Confirm twice again.
Then press the back button and select APP2SD if you want your apps being installed on your sd in the Ext2 partition.
Attention!!! if after you want your apps being installed on your phone memory you have to make a Wipe, that means, your data will be lost.
Always in CMLMod1.5 you can select a launcher, install flash lite and install setcpu to set the speed of the phone's processor with the possibility of variable speed.
FINISH!!!
PART 2 OLD: Installing Apanda 2.1.9
Unpack the file Hipi_2_1_9GMS.rar and you get the file Hipi2_1_9_GMS版.nb0. Rename this file in Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 (the chinese symbol can make problems)
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the new Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now you have the chinese version of Android 2.1
PART 3 OLD: Installing CMLMod 1.4
Unzip the archive CMLMod1.4zip copy the 3 files inside and paste them into the folder A688
Remove and reinsert the battery of your phone
Press and hold the volume down and the end call buttons and then press the power button
Now your phone starts in fastboot mode. Connect it to your PC
Press on your keyboard Windows+R in the pop up window type "cmd" and press Enter
In the dos window type "cd.." (off course without ") and press Enter, until you are in C:\
Now type "cd A688" Enter, then "fastboot getvar version" Enter. If the answer is "0:5" procede, otherwise control if your drivers are correctly installed
Type "fasboot -w" Enter
Type "fastboot flash system system.img" Enter (wait 2-3 min. until it finishes)
Type "fastboot reboot"
Tutorial: Restore your original IMEI
Wrong IMEI seems to lead to a lot of different strange problems while using the phone. So if your IMEI changed after flashing an other ROM it might be better to restore the original one.
All Credits to c.martinez.lozano
Attention!!! this process is delicated!!! I have no responsability for any damages to your phone!
Dowload this File: and Unpack it to "C:\IMEI"
Go into C:\IMEI and execute setup. This will install PSAS
Execute MadEdit (answer NO), in MadEdit click File-->Open and choose NVList.nvr and we see a lot of numbers
Scroll down until on the left grey side you see "000020C0" and on the same line in the white part you see the numbers ".. .. .. .. 1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF...." this is the BAD IMEI
Now open notepad (on your pc) and write down your correct IMEI (found under your battery) putting in front "A" and separing every 2 characters (E.g. if your IMEI is "324867523906130" write "A3 24 86 75 23 90 61 30") and now invert every coupe of letters (in this case you would have "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03") *NOTE: thanks to jhonburton for better example
In MadEdit instead of the BAD IMEI "1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF" write (replace it) the number you got (in this case "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03")
Save the file and close MadEdit
Disconnect from your PC and turn off your phone and restart it into Recovery mode (Camera+Vol. up+Power). Reconnect it to your PC and if necessary install the drivers
Run PSAS (you installed it before) and choose Hardware Forensics-->Use Mobile Ports
Right to Serial Com Port select COM? - Smartphone 2009 Wireless USB Moden. The ? stands for a number. So very important!!! remember for Example if ?=3, remember COM3
Go to the tab Codes (QC) and click on Send SPC
Go to the tab Dialog Port (QC) and on the second drop down menu left to the button Lets go select Restore NVItems (Binary) and then press Lets go
Select the NVList.nrv (we have changed before) and click Open
IMPORTANT Once the process is complete, closed PSAS
Download and install QPST
Launch QPST Configuration
Click on the tab Ports and select Add New Port... and there you write the COM? port you had to remember before (in my example write "COM3") and click OK
In the tab Active Phones now you should see your phone. If not something went wrong.
Click on Start Clients-->SERVICE PROGRAMMING
A window with our phone will pop up. We select OK
Select Load from file and choose the 00000000_sp.qcn inside the folder c:\IMEI and click Open
Click Write to Phone and wait until your phone restarts, with your new IMEI.
Check your IMEI again by dialing *#06# now it should be correct
If your IMEI is still wrong, check accurately if you did everything right (correct number in NRV file etc etc...) if nothing helps procede with following steps:
Turn on the phone in download mode ( Hang up + Vol. Up + Power) and flash Apanda 1.6.2 again
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If this didn't help install Apanda 1.6.1 always with the phone in download mode
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If you still have problems, try to find another PC with WindowsXP SP3 32bit where you can try again.
Sooner or later you will be able to get you IMEI right (i think so)
thanx a ton suriya I've unlocked my blaze f800
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
Thank's about your translate!!.
Sorry about my bad english
thanks alot. really good tutorial!
i didnt encounter any problems at all, not even those specified by you in the tutorial. as for the underclocked cpu, i see that as an advantage: this android version is faster with lower cpu frequency then the original one (at least for me), and thus, less battery is consumed.
if u dont care about ur phone's warranty (i dont), i really recommend this upgrade.
so far seems stable, but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
Thanks alot, again!
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial? i allready have my phone unlocked and have Android 1.6 for example.
thanks!
I have problem with Imei. After flash it is chaged. And i use this tutorial for restore imei but it didn´t work and my imei is still different thet under battery. And i have problem whit wifi. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
Sorry for my poor english
c.martinez.lozano said:
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
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I will do as soon as i have my sd (i think it will arrive this week) and i will also translate how to bring it back to 600MHz. By the way, THANKS TO YOU!!!!
floroiu.andrew said:
but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
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Explain me better. Do you mean, when you call someone you don't hear this "tuuut-tuuut"? cause if it's that i don't have this bug
by the way if you didn't read it look here, about battery optimization.
nuno_mdj said:
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial?
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ROM Manager doesn't support our phone as far as i know.
I wouldn't skip that part! seems strange but i think i have red that people got trouble if skipping PART 1
gru15 said:
I have problem with Imei. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
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Try once again step by step. start with PART 1 again. be careful you don't forget anything. Use this version of QPST and a new .nrv file this time. if this does not help we will find a solution together looking step by step (in case c.martinez.lozano is an expert).
By the way wich kind of phone do you have, and from wich country? And wich operating system has your computer?
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
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Sorry i replaced the qpst links.
ok... not download mode but compatibility mode.
you right click on tha RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK
Now right click on the RUT shortcut again and select Run as administrator.
Try that way. then try that imei stuff again!
cheers
P.S. Anyway if you know where you can use an XP (32 bit) with SP3 i am confident everything will work if you do it step by step
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
gru15 said:
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
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Ok good you restored your IMEI. About WIFI. Best thing is if you ask on htcmania because i don't know what to do.
When you have an answer and corrected your problem please post it here. So i add it to first post cuz other people may have the same issue.
CMLMod 1.5 with some nice new features is on the way!!!
there is in italian version too?
gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
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dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
ady_uaic said:
there is in italian version too?
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No. But with LocaleSwitch you can select italian then most things are in italian. Settings (impostazioni) is still in English, and no italian dictionary on the stock keyboard. you can install another keyboard, to solve this. But wait for CML 1.5. Maybe some better.
floroiu.andrew said:
dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
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Yeah thanks for your confirmation. I wrote it on the first page.
cheers suriya
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too. Here, in Indonesia, we can bring it to the official service center to upgrade it.
ady_uaic said:
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
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with it you can select languages wich are present in the phone. Italian is also partially present. most things then are in italian. except the settings menu, the camera menu, the date on the lockscreen and maybe something else
minori_aoi said:
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too.
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thanks mate. added
It worked on my Cincinnati bell Blaze,but I can't get the IMEI to change. all works but
the Internet connection, WIFI does work.
Thanks for the 2.1 Upgrade
Today I Present You with My new Software the Asus Flash Tool 2.0.
By Uisng this Software You Can Flash Your Asus Phone Without any difficulty.
Step 1
Open the ASUS Flashtool, AFT will automatically detect mobile devices (if not automatically detect, please re-plug the USB cable)
Step 2
Automatically detect the serial number (for example: DCATCY141082), State representatives connection status bar turns blue. Not connected display. Detected inconsistent with the actual SN possible, but does not affect the refresh firmware.
Step 3
Manually select the correct model, there is no drop-down menu, and on behalf of Asus Flashtool is not supported; model forget if elected, you will be prompted
Step 4
*Select whether empty user data, Yes on behalf empty, No representative of any default No, please choose according to the actual situation.
*Click on the box icon, select the path to the firmware raw file. DownLoad Raw File From here
*Click again, you need to update the machine, serial number, and blue State status bar.
*The start point Start icon to start the firmware update.
Step 5
*Flash process, the phone will appear black, is a normal, over a period of time will automatically display
*Success, Asus Flashtool will show below, the system will automatically reboot into the phone (entire process takes about 6.5 minutes)
XDA:DevDB Information
ASUS FLASH TOOL 2.0, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
adithyan25
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2016-03-04
Last Updated 2016-03-04
Program runtime error
My phone model is ze601kl, connected to the computer to open the Asus Flash Tool 2.0, the error message when run the program.
can't build adb commander!
fake?
ifreenet said:
My phone model is ze601kl, connected to the computer to open the Asus Flash Tool 2.0, the error message when run the program.
can't build adb commander!
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probabbly is a fake
ifreenet said:
My phone model is ze601kl, connected to the computer to open the Asus Flash Tool 2.0, the error message when run the program.
can't build adb commander!
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did u installed adb and is your debugging mode on?? and also use given raw file
jokruger said:
probabbly is a fake
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never judge with out trying... i tried it on Zenfone4 5 6 and wrked like charm
serial number failure
i've done all the instructions but my serial number detected is 123456789ABCDEF (its same to the handphone). Whe i hit the START i got notice that : Check the detected serial number failure (the system cannot find the path specified)
need help please
thank you
Excuse me if I am mistaken, but the tool provided in this thread seems bogus. The linked setup.rar contains Asus Flash Tool 1.0, not 2.0, and it does not autodetect the phone type, and the pulldown menu has only about 6 choices, and does not modern phones like ze551ml. The other Asusu Flash Tool 1.0.0.45 as linked in the below thread seems much more modern! COrrect me if I am wrong.
The download link is for version 1.00 not 2.0 as already posted so I'm closing this up to save anymore confusion
Regards
Sawdoctor
Introduction
THIS METHOD IS NOT FREE. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DO THIS FOR FREE, EXCEPT MAYBE WITH THIS : https://forum.dc-unlocker.com/forum/modems-and-phones/huawei/162196-free-hcu-license-offer
Oh my god. I just come out of 3 days of trying to get this to work, non-stop. I feel the need to write this guide so people in the exact same configuration as me won't have to go through what I did.
Yes there are many tutorials about unbricking your Honor 9, but few are very detailed, and I couldn't make them to work for my european STF-L09. Plus, very few of them have a solution for updating to the very latest version (9.1.0 as the time of writing). So here we go.
The device I did this with, and the situation I was in.
There are so many variants of the Honor 9, and I've tried tutorials that weren't the same model as me, they just wouldn't work.
Honor 9 STF-L09, Europe version, Kirin960.
Previous installed ROM before brick was Oreo (the Pie update I tried to make bricked the phone), but I think you can do that on any previous version.
After the brick, I had a completely dead Honor 9 : no reaction at all, whether I plugged it in or tried any buttons combination.
What you need
- The correct Drivers
- A HCU Client Timed License, which is 19 EUR for 72h, and is going to give you access to the main software we need, DC-Phoenix.
- The correct .dgtks Repair File
- The correct ROM file to flash
- HiSuite
- Tools to open the back of your phone
- A metal object to connect the testpoints (anything will do : tweezers, copper cable, paperclip, sim-tool...)
- Read these two tutorials from www.dc-unlocker.com :
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/dc-phoenix-flash-repair-tutorial
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/flash-bricked-huawei-phones-in-huawei-1-mode
Step 1 - Connect the testpoints
Then open the back of your phone to reveal the testpoints that you can see on the image below (thanks to the user 4r44444 for the picture).
Then, open the Device Manager on Windows, and reveal the COM and LPT Ports (so you can see if you failed at connecting the testpoints or not).
You don't need to connect the two testpoints shown in the picture : you only need to connect the bottom one with anything else that's metal inside the phone.
It will take you some trial and error but eventually, your Device Manager should refresh and show you an unknown device called "SER".
Step 2 - Install the drivers
First, install the latest version of HiSuite to get the basic drivers. Make sure to close it completely (taskbar) and disable the fact that it opens itself when you plug your phone, or it might screw things up.
Then, install the two drivers that are on both dc-unlocker.com tutorials I've linked above.
https://files.dc-unlocker.com/share.html?v=share/984CE114852148B5B9A9CDD918BEC235
https://files.dc-unlocker.com/share.html?v=share/18B15B9D02C945A79B1967234CECB423
The first one "Huawei_Android_phone_drivers.rar" was not useful for me, but the second one, "Huawei drivers testpoint.rar", is to make your COM port recognizable instead of this unknown "SER" in device manager.
In Device Manager, right click on "SER", "Update driver", and locate the extracted folder on your computer.
This is all you need I think, but I installed so many random drivers (which I would not recommend) that I'm not even sure anymore.
Step 3 - Repair the phone with DC-Phoenix
Following "Method 3" from this link, but with some differences : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/dc-phoenix-flash-repair-tutorial
As I said, this method is not free. You can buy credits to make DC-Phoenix work for 72 hours (you need 15 of them for that I think), but since we need HCU, you're better off buying a timed license which gives access to DC-Phoenix.
Open DC-Phoenix, and click on the "Download files" button on top. There, search for the file "STF-Full-Repair-NV-included-Board-A051-7.0.0_r1.dgtks" and download it, it's the Repair File.
https://get-file.org/search#q|STF-Full-Repair-NV-included-Board-A051-7.0.0_r1|1
With your phone connected via testpoints (it has to appear in the Device Manager in the COM Ports, and I recommend changing the COM Port to 1 (right click, Port settings, advanced,...)), go to the "Update OEMINFO" tab, and check "Use BOOTLOADER". There, choose "Kirin960_T2_A7.0_V4" (maybe it's a different one for you, but for me only this one worked).
Then check "Update OEMINFO and unlock Huawei ID", and choose "STF-L09". Click Update, and this should run without errors. If it doesn't recognize your device, that means that it's not turned off and connected via testpoints.
Once that is done, your device may show a sign of life by booting into fastboot mode (or sometimes not). Anyway, you can go directly to the "Update Firmware" tab, and in the "Update file" field, choose the file "STF-Full-Repair-NV-included-Board-A051-7.0.0_r1", check "Rescue Revovery" and "Old slow algo", and click "Update".
After completion, your phone should be able to boot (after a very long press) into a chinese test ROM.
Step 4 - Repair the phone infos with DCU
Follow this tutorial : http://hcu-client.com/huawei-phone-repair-as-empty-board/
Don't forget to change your phone to Manufactured mode (as explained) so you can read your phone info.
In the Step 4, they let you choose between Repair UMTS or CDMA tab, I chose CDMA because I think the phone has a MEID.
Then, when they tell you that you just have to click on "Repair as empty board" to make everything fill in automatically, for me this was complete bs : only my IMEIs were added.
So what you have to do is fill your original SN, WiFi and BT MAC adresses, and so on. But since your phone is bricked and you probably dumped the box that states the SN, you're outta luck like me. It seems like it's illegal to change a MAC or SN number, so I can't recommend it, but I personally just chose random numbers (that have the same number of digits).
For model I entered "STF-L09", for vendor "hw", and for country "eu". Don't check "Erase restricted ver.", since it's only for Qualcomm CPUs. Click on Repair.
Once this is done, your phone should be resetting, and able to boot in the same ROM as before, except in english.
Step 5 - Upgrade to the latest Android 9.1.0
Normally you'd have to do this step with DC-Phoenix : just flash one of their Full Stock Roms they have on their file database (click Download Files on DC-Phoenix, and search for "STF-L09").
You can try that (don't forget that you have to be in fastboot mode (Vol down + plug USB) to install), but it really didn't work for me, and even if it did, I don't know how you'd update after it, because your phone probably won't receive OTAs.
So the solution I found was this one : https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/az4bl7/finally_managed_to_update_my_mate10_pro_to_pie/
First, uninstall your latest version of HiSuite to be able to follow this tutorial and install the old version.
Then, the file I chose in Firmware Finder was this one :
STF-L09 9.0.1.175(C432E2R1P5)
STF-L09C432E2R1P5B175 (9.0.1.175)
STF-L09C432E2R1P5T8B175 (9.0.1.175)
I chose the "full" version, which gave me this link :
http://update.dbankcdn.com/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G3757/g1699/v260353/f1/full/update.zip
After following this tutorial, your phone should boot normally. You can then installs OTAs to update to 9.1.0. I'd recommend resetting the phone after this last step, to have a clean install.
If it doesn't work for you, you can also try this method : https://www.getdroidtips.com/full-guide-install-stock-firmware-huawei-smartphone/
I'll try to answer as many questions as fast as possible (since the Timed License is quite stressful), so feel free to ask !
Does the HCU Client unblock the network after doing the full repair?
Hello , Is this solution still works for honor 9 ?
I can't find stock rom on official website also.
Read carefully:This is a dedicated post for general questions only. If you need technical support about flashing or restoring your device, please use the general topic for TB132FU. Please search for your question below before asking.NEW: How to restore the lost Serial Number (on the second response)
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FAQ:
Why so many versions of TB132FU and why so much confusion about the Android system, updates, etc?
There are currently 3 systems available for the tablet known as TB132FU and is really important to find which one you have.
Fake Global version - Modified Android 12
Official International version - Official Android 12 or latest by Lenovo international
Chinese version - Zui 14 based on Android 12 or latest by Lenovo China
But why so many versions then? The Chinese model is apparently cheaper than the international version, so Chinese sellers are selling online the Chinese model with a modified android version to look like the international version.
How to identify which version of TB132FU I have? By the seller:If you purchased your tablet online from china like on Aliexpress or from a seller that sells items from china, you most likely have the “Fake” Global version.
If you purchased your tablet on Lenovos’s website or a certified local or national seller in your country, you most likely have the International version. This version usually costs more.
If you purchased from china or anywhere else, but your tablet has a Chinese interface, you have the Chinese version running ZUI 14 or latest.
How to identify which version of TB132FU I have? By the system version:To make sure which one you have you can also do the following:
On your tablet go to SETTINGS > ABOUT DEVICE > and find your system version.
If it starts with TB132FU_S3 you have the Chinese version running an unofficial android version. The number S3 confirms it’s a modified OS. You will never get any updates.
If it says TB132FU_S0 you have the official international version. This is the official version, so you already have the best compatible system for your tablet. You will get official updates.
If you open the settings and see on the About device menu the system version ZUI, well you have the chinese official device and system.
Can I convert my Chinese TB132FU into the international version?The answer currently is no. Why? To keep it short: There is a code inside your tablet saying “This is the Chinese tablet” and because of this code you can't install the international android system. Maybe in the future, someone from the community will be able to find that code and change it so the tablet thinks it is the international version.
Can I convert my Official Lenovo-bought TB132FU to the Chinese version to use ZUI?Same as the answer above. We need to find the code and how to modify it first.
Can I use Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software to convert my Chinese TB132FU into the international version?No. You will brick your device if you try to update your system using this tool.
What are the differences between the Chinese TB132FU and the International version?Chinese version with ZUI 14
Software: It comes with an Android flavor called ZUI currently based on android 12. Updates will be available.
System languages: English and Chinese only.
Full support for super fast charging with the original charger. Full charge in less than 90 minutes in most cases.
Computer mode: No longer available. The online community is pushing Lenovo to enable this option again.
HDR and L1 status: Fully functional HDR and L1 status for HD content on Netflix in most cases.
Chinese version with Fake global version
Software: It comes with a modified Android 12. No updates will be available.
System languages: All languages available.
Slow charging. Can take up to 3 hours to fully charge.
Computer mode: Available.
HDR and L1 status: Falty HDR on most apps. L1 status for HD content on Netflix.
Official International Version
Software: It comes with Android 12. Updates will be available by Lenovo.
System languages: All languages available.
Slow charging. Can take up to 3 hours to fully charge. (By some reports online) This information hasn't been confirmed yet as the community with the official international version is still small.
Computer mode: Available.
HDR and L1 status: Working HDR. L1 status for HD content on Netflix.
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How-tos and tutorials links:
How to install/restore ZUI on my fake global version?There are three options available. Please read all 3 below and decide which one you want to try.
OPTION ONE: If you are in a hurry and have technical knowledge download the file our community colleague @Fatperman managed to upload and install it using the SP flash tool. Thread here. A Step-by-step tutorial will be provided by another community member soon. A link will be provided once available.
OPTION TWO: If you are not in a hurry and don't have the technical knowledge to flash the system, there is an easier way, but it takes one or two days.
1 - Download Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software here.
2 - Open the software and create an account. Connecting to Google is easier.
3 - Once connected to an account, find the SMALL blue FEEDBACK button on the right side bottom of your screen and click there.
4 - Put your email address and in COMMENTS write that you have problems flashing the Chinese version of TB132FU and that you would like to restore it to the original ZUI 14 software. PLEASE USE YOUR OWN WORDS.
5 - After one or two days (usually), INSIDE the software you will receive a response with instructions on how to install ZUI more easily. Note: You will not get a response via email, you will receive institutions inside Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software.
The instructions are pretty simple. READ THEM carefully once you receive them. It's really easy. Basically, they will send you a link to download a special rescue tool and some credentials. Take a screenshot of the instructions as you will need to uninstall the official Rescue software and will lose the message.
{
"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"
}
Download and install the software they sent, enter using the temporary credentials (the credential are confidential and should not be shared), and follow the instructions on the screenshot you took. You will just need to turn off the tablet, click to restore, and connect the cable. After a few minutes, you will have the original ZUI 14 software.
Thanks again for the amazing help of our colleague @Fatperman for his exceptional work!
NEW - OPTION THREE:
This is by far the easist way to recover or flash the original ZUI 14 on our TB132FU. DON'T CLICK to Restore before reading all the steps.
Step 1: Download the original ZUI firmware here. Extract the files to a new folder. Password is on the table. Read carefully.
Step 2: Download and log in on the official rescue and smart assistant.
Step 3: Select to rescue your device and select as in the picture below:
Step 4: Click to download the firmware.
Step 5: Wait for the download to be completed until you see START Rescue. But don't click there yet. Don't close the program.
Step 6: Click the donwloads icon at the top and identify the folder where the download was saved.
On mine it was saved at C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles
Step 7: Access and Open the folder of the downloaded firmware and DELETE all files there, but don't delete the folder.
Step 8: Go to the ZUI firmware you downloaded before and copy all files inside the folder. Paste them inside the folder where you just deleted all files.
It should look something like this:
Step 9: TURN OFF YOUR TABLET and Go back to the rescue tool and now click the blue button Start Rescue. Follow the instructions on your screen.
Wait for the tablet to restar and DONE. You recovered or donwloaded the original ZUI on your tablet.
How to debloat my recently installed ZUI 14 and remove the Chinese apps and make it look better?1 - After starting your device, select English and connect to your wifi network.
2 - Once you are set, press the home screen for 3 seconds. Click Desktop Settings.
Switch off the "Left one screen".
Change to "Drawer Style"
3 - Find the setting button and go to General Settings > Language & input > Current Keyboard. Change it to English. (You can download Gboard or another keyboard later)
4 - Go back to the original setting screen and click on the search box. Search for google play services. Click to enable. Then search for Google Play Store and enable it as well.
5 - Before opening the Play store and connecting to your account, go to Apps management and uninstall any apps with Chinese characters you may find. Do not uninstall the HD browser just yet in case you need to download something later. Then restart your device.
6 - Open the Google Play store, and connect your account. Now you can update and download all your apps.
(If you see an error saying Google can't connect please follow the steps in this tutorial)
7 - Unistall HD Browser and done.
How to ROOT my TB132FU running ZUI 14?DISCLAMER: You will lose your data, so backup. It can brick your device if you don't know what to do. You need to know how to use ADB and fastboot commands. The tutorial is for advanced users that knows how to use ADB. Do your research first. If anything goes wrong, flash the ZUI firmware again.
For this tutorial you will need:
Windows computer with all necessary drivers installed
Know how to use ADB
The latest MAGISK manager app.
The latest ZUI firmware for TB132FU
Some minutes to complete all the steps.
Step 1: Go to SETTINGS Menu and click multiple times on your ZUI version. This will give you Developer access.
Step 2: Go General Settings menu > Developer options
Step 3: Click to enable OEM unlocking, also enable debugging mode.
Step 4: Connect your USB cable and run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 5: Run the fllowing command:
fastboot flashing unlock
On your tablet Click volume UP to unlock your bootloader
Wait for the confirmation on the tablet screen
Step 6: Run command:
fastboot reboot
This will make your tablet restart. Skip all configuarion steps on your tablet and install the latest version of MAGISK on your tablet.
Step 7: On your computer, go to the Firmware folder and copy the file boot.img to your tablet.
Step 8: Open MAGISK and click Select and patch a file. Find the boot.img you copied and patch this file. Wait for the process to be completed.
Step 9: Connect your tablet to your computer and access the folder Downloads in your tablet. There you will see a new boot image Magisk created. Rename that file to boot.img
Step 10: This is the most important step. You will now flash this boot.img file using the following commands:
adb reboot bootloader - to reboot to fastboot
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Wait for it to complete then:
fastboot reboot
Done, your tablet is now rooted. You can install Magisk again and root checker to make sure.
How to UNLOCK the bootloader of my TB132FU running ZUI 14?This will delete all you data
Step 1: Go to SETTINGS Menu and click multiple times on your ZUI version. This will give you Developer access.
Step 2: Go General Settings menu > Developer options
Step 3: Click to enable OEM unlocking, also enable debugging mode.
Step 4: Connect your USB cable and run the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
Step 5: Run the fllowing command:
fastboot flashing unlock
On your tablet Click volume UP to unlock your bootloader
Wait for the confirmation on the tablet screen
Step 6: Run command:
fastboot reboot
Done! Your bootloader is now unlocked.
How to Install and use GOOGLE PLAY on my TB132FU running ZUI 14?First you have to download and install a compatible Google Framework app. Got to APKmirror and search for google framework. Click the one that says Google Services Framework 12. Scroll down and find the version "December 17, 2021 GMT-0300". Install this version. Only this or older version will work. Do not try a different one. It will update automatically eventually.
Then go to settings and search for Google Play and enable the app. Done. You can now log in and use the PLay Store
How to RESTORE lost S/N Seria number?
Step 1 - Go back to ZUI 14. Use one of the options provided in this thread.
Step 2 - Unlock bootloader and OEM. Please refer to the tutorial to unlock the bootloader in this thread.
Step 3 - Once your bootloader is unlocked go and install on your computer MTK META Utility. Link here. Also install HxD here.
Step 4 - Turn off your tablet, disconnect the USB cable and open MTK META.
Step 5 - Click the option Dump NV region. Wait for it to finish reading. It will open a folder.
Step 6 - On the folder that opened, right-click with your mouse the file proinfo.bin and click to open with HxD, or open the software and drag and drop the file there.
Step 7 - Edit the proinfo.bin to add your Serial Number. Change the 12345ABCDE you see to your actual S/N. It's on the back of your tablet on a small sticker.
Step 8 - On the same folder press SHIFT on your keyboard and right-click on an empty space and click OPEN CMD/SHELL terminal here. Or if you use a ADB folder, copy the proinfo.bin file to it so you can flash it.
Step 9 - Turn on your tablet, make sure Debugging is active, connect your tablet to the computer and send these two commands:
adb reboot bootloader
(this will reboot your tablet to fastboot although the line says bootloader)
Once you see the red lines send the command:
fastboot flash proinfo proinfo.bin
And done. You can check in your setting menu if your serial number changed.
Now you can reflash ZUI or the global rom.
thanks man
Great job !
als_bvg said:
How to debloat my recently installed ZUI 14 and remove the Chinese apps and make it look better?
4 - Go back to the original setting screen and click on the search box. Search for google play services. Click to enable. Then search for Google Play Store and enable it as well.
5 - Before opening the Play store and connecting to your account, go to Apps management and uninstall any apps with Chinese characters you may find. Do not uninstall the HD browser just yet in case you need to download something later. Then restart your device.
6 - Open the Google Play store, and connect your account. Now you can update and download all your apps.
(If you see an error saying Google can't connect please follow the steps in this tutorial)
7 - Unistall HD Browser and done.
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bro im on zui14 and uninstall all apps, i download the google services and play store but cant still connecting to google account, i dtryed the google installer and stay on 3%... any help?
did it, first intall google services framwork, then google play and restart before log in
Hi can you please guys share the Chinese version of the Lenovo RSA no need for the personal credentials, I tried too contact them as you said but I haven't received any answers thanks
Swanzzl said:
Hi can you please guys share the Chinese version of the Lenovo RSA no need for the personal credentials, I tried too contact them as you said but I haven't received any answers
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I don't think there's a Chinese version of the software. The credentials are needed. They may be off for the holidays so you will need to wait. Hopefully someone gets back to you during this week. Otherwise I would recommend writing again.
after install zui14 my device show message "orange state" in boot, I can't update even with vpn.
can i lock bootloader after installing zui14 in chinese version? how to proceed?
Yes you can. If anything goes wrong you can do everything again. I Unlocked the bootloader and tried flashing a recovery, bricked the tablet and used the tool to fix again.
ednardo777 said:
after install zui14 my device show message "orange state" in boot, I can't update even with vpn.
can i lock bootloader after installing zui14 in chinese version? how to proceed?
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5 - After one or two days (usually), INSIDE the software you will receive a response with instructions on how to install ZUI more easily. Note: You will not get a response via email, you will receive institutions inside Lenovo’s Rescue and Smart Assistant software.
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Where do I find the instructions in the software? Do they appear as a notification? p.s. I sent the message (feedback) two days ago and still haven't received a answer.
als_bvg said:
Sim você pode. Se algo der errado, você pode fazer tudo de novo. Desbloqueei o bootloader e tentei fazer uma recuperação, bloqueei o tablet e usei a ferramenta para consertar novamente.
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thanks man
eamcardoso said:
Where do I find the instructions in the software? Do they appear as a notification? p.s. I sent the message (feedback) two days ago and still haven't received a answer.
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It will popup as a notification inside the rescue tool. They might be off for the holidays. I'll share another method tonight.
Third method on how to flash ZUI or restore the tablet added to the FAQ. Enjoy! Also Tutorial on how to root the device.
als_bvg said:
Third method on how to flash ZUI or restore the tablet added to the FAQ. Enjoy! Also Tutorial on how to root the device.
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This method worked for me thanks bro
After unlocking the bootloader every time you boot up the device the following text will be displayed on the screen:
Code:
Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted..
Your device will boot in 5 seconds
To remove this text warning and 5s delay you need to change the file "lk.img" (firmware folder):
Open "lk.img" with a hex editor (for example, HxD)
In menu toolbar click "Search-Find" and select "Hex-values" tab.
Search 08 B5 0E 4B 7B 44 1B 68 1B 68 02 2B
Copy text 08 B5 00 20 08 BD 1B 68 1B 68 02 2B
Return back to hex editor window then right click on the highlighted items and select "Paste Insert"
The newly modified 24 characters will be displayed in red
Click "File" and select "Save".
Flash the modified "lk.img" in fastboot mode
fastboot flash lk lk.img
ZUI_14.0.691
The firmware already includes Google Services Framework.
/system/system_ext/priv-app/GoogleServicesFramework/GoogleServicesFramework.apk
com.google.android.gsf - version 12-7567768
It is disabled by default.
When you turn on "Settings - Apps management - Google Basic Services" the application status changes to enabled (installed).
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After unlocking the bootloader every time you boot up the device the following text will be displayed on the screen:
Code:
Orange State
Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted..
Your device will boot in 5 seconds
To remove this text warning and 5s delay you need to change the file "lk.img" (firmware folder):
Open "lk.img" with a hex editor (for example, HxD)
In menu toolbar click "Search-Find" and select "Hex-values" tab.
Search 08 B5 0E 4B 7B 44 1B 68 1B 68 02 2BView attachment 5799489
Copy text 08 B5 00 20 08 BD 1B 68 1B 68 02 2B
Return back to hex editor window then right click on the highlighted items and select "Paste Insert"View attachment 5799501
The newly modified 24 characters will be displayed in redView attachment 5799503
Click "File" and select "Save".
Flash the modified "lk.img" in fastboot mode
fastboot flash lk lk.img
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Nice work! Do you have any idea where the code for text on the picture below might be? Technically, if we are able to find this code and modify it, it should allow us to use the Offical Global rom. I tried to replicate these steps and these steps with no success. I can flash the image using fastboot but the message doesn't disappear.
Protip: The version TB132FU_USR_S000034_2206180119_MPR0_ROW allows the bootloader to remain unlocked. Useful for tests with the Global version
While the version "TB132FU_USR_S000089_2210200620_MPR0_ROW" will lock the bootloader and the commands to unlock will not work.
Let me know if you have any insights.
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Protip: The version TB132FU_USR_S000034_2206180119_MPR0_ROW allows the bootloader to remain unlocked. Useful for tests with the Global version
While the version "TB132FU_USR_S000089_2210200620_MPR0_ROW" will lock the bootloader and the commands to unlock will not work.
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I had TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW installed.
I flashed ZUI 14.0.691.
And now I can't flash any firmware through the flashtool. I can't flash my backup of TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW.
That's why I'm still on the ZUI 14.0.691.
I'm getting used to it
ug0o said:
I had TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW installed.
I flashed ZUI 14.0.691.
And now I can't flash any firmware through the flashtool. I can't flash my backup of TB132FU_S000034_220618_ROW.
That's why I'm still on the ZUI 14.0.691.
I'm getting used to it
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Awesome. Just a note: The fake global was TB132FU_S300062_220921_ROW, and the version we could use to try removing the code is TB132FU_USR_S000034_2206180119_MPR0_ROW. This version is flashable via the Third method on the FAQ. I tried to flash a backup using the Flash Tool and even splitting the dump using Wwr MTK tool and using the third flashing method, but no success with the backup either.
But If we manage to locate the 'Incompatible software' code we could use an official ROM.
NEW: Install official Global ROM on Chinese TB132FU running ZUI 14 or Fake globalDISCLAMER: Flashing on TB132FU is pretty much safe and a hard brick has not occured yet, but do it at your own risk. If anything goes wrong you can return to ZUI 14 using one of the restoration methods listed on the FAQ thread. ALL YOUR FILES WILL BE DELETED. Make a backup of your personal files before proceeding.
Did my work help you? Be free to buy me a coffee. PayPal me at @alsbvg
Current version: TB132FU_S000094_221117_ROW
To see what works and what doesn't check below.
To flash this version you will need:
1 - A computer running Windows
2 - Flashtool (attached to the thread)
3 - ADB drivers or UsbDk drives & MTK drivers
4 - ZUI 14 installed on your TB132FU. If you have fake global you can flash as well, but having ZUI is recommended.
5 - Firmware file
6 - Attention to the really detailed tutorial below.
How to flash
Preparation:
1 - Download and install the drivers provided above. If you already have them installed skip this step.
2 - On your computer create a folder on your Desktop. Name it LENOVO.
3 - Download the firmware file (download link provided above) and un-zip it inside the LENOVO folder on your desktop. So inside your LENOVO folder now you should have a folder called TB132FU_S000094 Global.
4 - Download the attached flash tool and un-zip it inside the LENOVO folder on your desktop. Now you have a folder called TB132FU_S000094 Global and a folder called MTK_Flashtool.
5 - Power off your TB132FU and disconnect it from your computer in case you have it connected.
Flashing:
1 - Go to the LENOVO folder, and open the folder MTK-Flashtool. Inside this folder find flash_tool and double-click to open it.
2 - Once it opens click the TAB download. Do not click the green arrow.
3 - For the Download agent click Choose. Navigate to your Desktop > Lenovo > MT_Flashtool and select the file MTK_AllInOne_DA_onyx_signed
4- For Scatter-loading file click Choose. Navigate to your Desktop > Lenovo > TB132FU_S000094 Global and select MT6893_Android_scatter.txt. You will see two files with the same name. Click the one with the paper with lines icon. Wait for it to load.
5 - For Authentication File click Choose. Navigate to your Desktop > Lenovo > MT_Flashtool and select the file auth_sv5
6 - You will see white and green lines below. Scroll down and find the line that starts with lk_a and UNMARK it. All the other options should be marked, only lk_a should be unmarked.
Ex:
{
"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"
}
7 - Click the green arrow DOWNLOAD and plug in your tablet. Wait until it completes flashing the firmware.
And done. Once it is finished you can unplug your tablet and turn it on. You now should be running the latest global rom on your TB132FU;
What works:
Google Sync
HDR with true black
Productivity mode (PC mode)
And almost everything else. I'm still testing it.
What doesn't work:
OTA - once a new update is available it will be needed to be flashed manually losing all data. OTA did not work on a previous version.
Ultra-fast charging. It has Rapid charge but not the super fast charging available on ZUI
Some users reported L1 when flashing this global.
For users who lost L1 status, no solution to get it back from L3 yet. :/
"Scroll to the left" on the home screen to access the media center will not turn off even if you try manually setting it as off.
Time-zone issue: Factory reset it after the first boot to get it fixed.
You tell me what else is not working.
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Some cuestions that you may have an answer for:
1. Has the bootloader to be unlock? What happens if I have the bootloader lock? (I lock mine with zui 14 in order to get L1)
2. Is there a way to change region code like in others lenovo models? Will it have any impact on OTAs?
3. Can you rollback to zui 14?
Thanks in advance. I think that will be able to have a full working rom with OTAs and L1 eventually. This is a huge step forward
als_bvg said:
What doesn't work:
Ultra fast charging. It has Rapidy charge but not the super fast charging available on ZUI
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Out of curiosity, does the Chinese model have an Ultra fast charging?
My Global P11 Pro gen 2 does Rapid charge and my cable display caps out at 10w which I wouldn't say is rapid...
Same cable and charger gives me much faster speeds on my Galaxy S22U.
Pawnty said:
Out of curiosity, does the Chinese model have an Ultra fast charging?
My Global P11 Pro gen 2 does Rapid charge and my cable display caps out at 10w which I wouldn't say is rapid...
Same cable and charger gives me much faster speeds on my Galaxy S22U.
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It does. The Chinese running ZUI has Ultra-fast charging with the original cable and charger.
tylerdanarg said:
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Some cuestions that you may have an answer for:
1. Has the bootloader to be unlock? What happens if I have the bootloader lock? (I lock mine with zui 14 in order to get L1)
2. Is there a way to change region code like in others lenovo models? Will it have any impact on OTAs?
3. Can you rollback to zui 14?
Thanks in advance. I think that will be able to have a full working rom with OTAs and L1 eventually. This is a huge step forward
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1 - You don't need the bootloader to be unlocked to flash this global version. I had Zui 14 with a locked bootloader and OEM locked, and the flashing worked. The OEM toggle will not be available once you use this version. It says you need to connect to the internet or contact your carrier.
2 - No way to change the region code so far. OTA will not work as described. It was tested on an older version. It will download and try to install but will fail. This is the latest rom so no OTA updates so far, we will have to wait to see if it will be the same.
3 - Yes, you can roll back to Zui 14. I did that quite a few times during my tests. Bricked the device more than 20 times and was always able to roll back to ZUI.
Thank you so much!
Generating User Accounts is working too? Wanted to use the tablet for the family, but ZUI doesn't offer accounts and Google Family doesn't work.
Hi. Thank you very much for the excellent work! Testing, so far so good. Do I have an L1 or am I misunderstanding something? Screenshot attached.
Thanks for the great work you do.
We have successfully implemented the global implementation.
My tablet is formatted with the SP Flash Tool. The serial number was lost at that time. (When I looked in the settings, the serial number was 0123456789ABCDEF.)
The serial number itself was recovered by rewriting the proinfo.bin. I think this formatting probably caused the Widevine-related settings to disappear and become L3.
I ask other L3 users, did you format with SP Flash Tool or python?
Flash mine today from ZUI 14 with bootloader lock, L1 and Google Play Certified to Global ROM and I kept L1, Google Certified Device and everything Is working. Even fast charging.
Thanks a lot! Let's see what happens when an OTA Will be available.
Hanswurstistda said:
Thank you so much!
Generating User Accounts is working too? Wanted to use the tablet for the family, but ZUI doesn't offer accounts and Google Family doesn't work.
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I bought it for my daughter to use and have Family link for her Google Account and its all kinds of wonky (it shows my daughters account under Accounts then it vanishes. the only way I can add it back in is by signing into the Play store but then after an hour or so it goes. Works fine with my google account. Damn Family Link!)
(its on 14.0.413, and has an update pending for 14.0.640 ST). Not a clue how to check if its a modified ROM or what, but was going to try the above and see how it gets on.
Just to clarify fast charging Is shown on the screen but I don't if it's 10w ir 30w. I Will do some measures today and keep you posted
tylerdanarg said:
Just to clarify fast charging Is shown on the screen but I don't if it's 10w ir 30w. I Will do some measures today and keep you posted
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Try the AccuBattery app, it may not be accurate, but it shows the charging current. I don't want to charge it yet. I will first discharge it and then install this app and start charging. It's convenient because it shows time to charge up to 100%.
daybreak7456 said:
Thanks for the great work you do.
We have successfully implemented the global implementation.
My tablet is formatted with the SP Flash Tool. The serial number was lost at that time. (When I looked in the settings, the serial number was 0123456789ABCDEF.)
The serial number itself was recovered by rewriting the proinfo.bin. I think this formatting probably caused the Widevine-related settings to disappear and become L3.
I ask other L3 users, did you format with SP Flash Tool or python?
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Thanks for your input. I formated it before using the option "format + download" and serial number is now 012345678ABCDEF. I can try doing what you did with the file proinfo.bin. Any specific tutorial you used?
GeesRiK said:
I bought it for my daughter to use and have Family link for her Google Account and its all kinds of wonky (it shows my daughters account under Accounts then it vanishes. the only way I can add it back in is by signing into the Play store but then after an hour or so it goes. Works fine with my google account. Damn Family Link!)
(its on 14.0.413, and has an update pending for 14.0.640 ST). Not a clue how to check if its a modified ROM or what, but was going to try the above and see how it gets on.
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Go to your settings menu. If you see the word ZUI anywhere, it's the Chinese model and you can flash the global if you want.
als_bvg said:
Go to your settings menu. If you see the word ZUI anywhere, it's the Chinese model and you can flash the global if you want.
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Thanks! Yep, I have ZUI! I think its the family link attached to my daughters Google account that makes it annoying, but can't see any down sides in going to the Global to be honest. Can't get any worse... can it?!
GeesRiK said:
Thanks! Yep, I have ZUI! I think its the family link attached to my daughters Google account that makes it annoying, but can't see any down sides in going to the Global to be honest. Can't get any worse... can it?!
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It shouldn't get any worse lol, but if your daughter is a kid you might benefit of a global rom, it has Kids space and the possibility of creating multiple users.
Awesome! Big thanks.
als_bvg said:
Thanks for your input. I formated it before using the option "format + download" and serial number is now 012345678ABCDEF. I can try doing what you did with the file proinfo.bin. Any specific tutorial you used?
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What I did.
Install Python and mtkclient on a windows 10 computer.
python mtk rl --skip userdata "Destination path"
Backup everything but the user data with the above command
Open the backed up proinfo.bin with HxD and rewrite the serial number at the beginning.
python mtk wl "Destination path"
Flash the rewritten proinfo.bin with the above command.
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool
MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Please check the commands and other information on the website.
I used to be able to do this, but I just tried it with a globalised tablet and it didn't work: the BROM mode (press power and volume plus simultaneously to connect the cable) is difficult to connect and even if it does, an error message appears and the process stops. When I get more time, I will switch back to zui14 and give it a try.
daybreak7456 said:
What I did.
Install Python and mtkclient on a windows 10 computer.
python mtk rl --skip userdata "Destination path"
Backup everything but the user data with the above command
Open the backed up proinfo.bin with HxD and rewrite the serial number at the beginning.
python mtk wl "Destination path"
Flash the rewritten proinfo.bin with the above command.
GitHub - bkerler/mtkclient: MTK reverse engineering and flash tool
MTK reverse engineering and flash tool. Contribute to bkerler/mtkclient development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Please check the commands and other information on the website.
I used to be able to do this, but I just tried it with a globalised tablet and it didn't work: the BROM mode (press power and volume plus simultaneously to connect the cable) is difficult to connect and even if it does, an error message appears and the process stops. When I get more time, I will switch back to zui14 and give it a try.
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Nice one! I can test it tomorrow. It's actually easier to pull the proinfo.bin file using MTK META Utility by using option Dump NV region. I was able to get and edit the file. Not sure how to flash it again on ZUI with a unlocked bootloader. But that's a start. I managed to get another Serial number by flashing another user's backup, but I still have L3, so might not be connected. I'll keep trying.
als_bvg said:
Nice one! I can test it tomorrow. It's actually easier to pull the proinfo.bin file using MTK META Utility by using option Dump NV region. I was able to get and edit the file. Not sure how to flash it again on ZUI with a unlocked bootloader. But that's a start. I managed to get another Serial number by flashing another user's backup, but I still have L3, so might not be connected. I'll keep trying.
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I actually managed to get it back by flashing the edited proinfo.bin file using this command on ZUI with unlocked bootloader and OEM unlocked: fastboot flash proinfo proinfo.bin
Now let's see if it impacts or not L3. Testing...