Huawei Ascend Y300 Unlock & Root [How To / Tutorial]
This great little Android 4.1 smartphone has been released to the German market a week ago. At a price tag of merely 150,00 Euro, it's a steal.
But no fun without root, right ?
Now, Huawei locks and secures the bootloader, which makes flashing a custom recovery impossible without messing with the bootloader code itself.
Luckily, i found out that you can request a bootloader unlock-token on the Chinese Huawei website. After unlocking with
Code:
fastboot oem unlock XXX16-digits-codeXXX
we can flash a china-made (aka chinese-language only) ClockworkMod v6.1, that has been compiled for the Y300. After installing SuperSU from CMW, you GOT ROOT.
I have written an extensive dummy-style tutorial on my tumblr blog. Unfortunately, the forum wont let me post outside links. Please go to this URL:
huawei-y300.tumblr.com
Have fun!
is this working on Huawei Y300-0100 or U8833-1??? pls help me how to root my phone, thank you so much!
I'm going to buy this phone for my mother, it's good?
Good signal? for US$ 130 is kinda'right?
BioVipah said:
I'm going to buy this phone for my mother, it's good?
Good signal? for US$ 130 is kinda'right?
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For you it would be around 190$ in comparison to 150€. 1€ equals 1,31$ at the moment.
The signal is way better than my SGS+ I used before I got my Y300. And I can recommend it to everyone who is not searching for something too expensive. It runs at an average speed and the OS is nearly up-to-date with 4.1.1. The only thing which is disturbing for me is the EmotionUI 1.0 which Huawei uses. But besides that it's perfect for that price! :victory:
can anyone provide the stock rom of this device
cena191 said:
can anyone provide the stock rom of this device
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look at the tumblr page in the first post, you'll find a link
janeczku said:
This great little Android 4.1 smartphone has been released to the German market a week ago. At a price tag of merely 150,00 Euro, it's a steal.
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Same goes here, this great handy appeared about a week ago in The Netherlands for only € 119,- it is truly a steal
And yeah, it's really need the rooting because of the whole bunch of bloatware which comes preinstalled and without
the root half of them are not possible to remove. So thank you very much for the solution! My code is on the way, at least i hope so
I hope it's going to have a section here on xda-developers, because there is a lot possibilites in this phone!
corelx said:
Same goes here, this great handy appeared about a week ago in The Netherlands for only € 119,- it is truly a steal
And yeah, it's really need the rooting because of the whole bunch of bloatware which comes preinstalled and without
the root half of them are not possible to remove. So thank you very much for the solution! My code is on the way, at least i hope so
I hope it's going to have a section here on xda-developers, because there is a lot possibilites in this phone!
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Yesterday my Galaxy note broke won't charge anymore.
So i bought this as a replacement till i find something better.
Works good, only gps is acting strange sometimes more then 100meters to the right or left.
but maybe an update wil fix it. was only happening this morning, this afternoon it worked great
There's plenty of gps fix or speedup topic here on xda
After rooting it's possible one of them is going to work
Today it was working just fine
Waiting for my unlock code, they send the email to another department.
There is a new rom posted in the huawei website:
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDcxNDI=
Is it possible or recommended to flash this rom? (fone current build: V100R001C00B169)
Thanks!
trion said:
Waiting for my unlock code, they send the email to another department.
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I've received the answer from Huawei yesterday but they sent me back some totally different phone imei, s/n, etc
with a of course wrong unlock code come'on whats going at huawei?!
hope it's going to arrive this week again with the proper code :fingers-crossed:
ermoas said:
There is a new rom posted in the huawei website:
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDcxNDI=
Is it possible or recommended to flash this rom? (fone current build: V100R001C00B169)
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There's no description about it, maybe just some small fixes.
If you try it, please share your opinion about it!
my version is: V100R001NLDC150B171
still waiting for mail, hope you didn't receive mine haha
BTW, my settings menu has changed, I now have to click more settings to get to the normal settings, but it never said it was updated.
Bought the phone 3 days ago. So far absolutely flawless performance unbelievable for that price....
Just the problem with the stock software that`s taking 3 out of the 4 GB internal storage... so should we expect more ROMs to come soon?
Can somebody please post some details for this new build? What has changed etc.. I was searching everywhere and could not find anything .. Thanks guys..
Can anyone ..pls post the screenies of the phone..means the phone image in hand...I am planning to buy this one..
Shiv Prajapati said:
Can anyone ..pls post the screenies of the phone..means the phone image in hand...I am planning to buy this one..
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Ever tried google? There is exactly what you are asking for
Got a reply from Huawei, but they totaly changed the imei and they couldn't give me an unlock code, does their translation system change the imei number? damn, now i have to mail them again and hope they reply the correct number now.
And since I'm not the first here I'm getting a bad feeling
trion said:
Ever tried google? There is exactly what you are asking for
Got a reply from Huawei, but they totaly changed the imei and they couldn't give me an unlock code, does their translation system change the imei number? damn, now i have to mail them again and hope they reply the correct number now.
And since I'm not the first here I'm getting a bad feeling
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i know brother what google is for..but on XDA if some one can provide those real images taken by himself that is more reliable...
sorry, only camera I got now is in the phone itself.
trion said:
Got a reply from Huawei, but they totaly changed the imei and they couldn't give me an unlock code, does their translation system change the imei number? damn, now i have to mail them again and hope they reply the correct number now.
And since I'm not the first here I'm getting a bad feeling
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Exactly this happened to me few days ago.
EDIT: just received a bunch of mails from Huawei, like 8-9 most of them is with the wrong details, but there is a right one also!!! waiting time was like 1 week and 2 emails
Sent from my HUAWEI Y300-0100 using xda app-developers app
Related
in case anyone is interested here is a site offering TG01 unlock with guarantee for £32.99. might seem a bit much but you will defo get the code and it will work. 24hr support as well
http://www.unlockdata.co.uk/complete.asp?merchant_return_link=Return+to+TELEGO+LTD
enjoy
home page:
all HTC unlocked in under 5 mins.
http://www.unlockdata.co.uk/index.asp
got my code in about 6-8 hrs only as i ordered later at night. next day it was waiting in my inbox
Hello,
I have Toshiba TG01 (it was on orange UK network) and I have unlocked it.
Does anyone know how to debrand the phone from orange?
Where can I get unbranded firmware or instructions?
Thank you
tg01 unlock
try this man
[email protected]
£10 less than an hour for code
realy simple and worked first time
Thanks mate,
Is this for unlocking the phone? Because I have already unlocked my phone and I can use it in other operators than orange.
I am looking to debrand it. That is to flash the original toshiba rom which I think is not available yet (I guess it will be out with windows mobile 6.5)
Unlocking
johnvfc said:
Hello,
I have Toshiba TG01 (it was on orange UK network) and I have unlocked it.
Does anyone know how to debrand the phone from orange?
Where can I get unbranded firmware or instructions?
Thank you
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If you wait until the 6.5 rom comes out in Nov/Dec time, then people will be able to strip it down and make custom roms. hope thats of some help.
Thanks for the answer.
The WM 6.5 rom will be out in toshiba website I guess by 12 of Oct. but not sure.
In case I have the rom, how do I customize it?
E.g. I want to remove annoying orange applications etc.
gingerchristopher said:
If you wait until the 6.5 rom comes out in Nov/Dec time, then people will be able to strip it down and make custom roms. hope thats of some help.
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wtf, update are out since yesterday. ok they are leaked one but still:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567990&page=1
Unlock UK Orange
tleaf100 said:
try this man
[email protected]
£10 less than an hour for code
realy simple and worked first time
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Use this guy today, Excellent !! worked first go, great communication and also the cheapest anywhere on the net.
Hi all
I've been looking for an unlocked TG01 for a while (eng language). I found some on ebayuk but not sure if they are reliable. If anyone has purchased one, plealse give me some recommendation.
THanks a bunch
Toshiba tg01,g810,g910,g710 mobile phone unlocking code
I found this seller on ebay and apparently he can unlocked all Toshiba phone.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOSHIBA-TG01-...s_ET?hash=item2ea800bdcb&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
jeams said:
wtf, update are out since yesterday. ok they are leaked one but still:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567990&page=1
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He he yer there are the leaked ones kicking about, I was just going from the Toshiba site.
I havent seen any custom Rom's for the TG01 but they will be out there soon just keep checking the forums (not just XDA-DEV)
tleaf100 said:
try this man
[email protected]
£10 less than an hour for code
realy simple and worked first time
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perfect .....the cheapest and the fastest unlock for far, within 10 minutes after payment...
amazing!!
bR
essojay said:
Originally Posted by tleaf100 View Post
try this man
[email protected]
£10 less than an hour for code
realy simple and worked first time
perfect .....the cheapest and the fastest unlock for far, within 10 minutes after payment...
amazing!!
bR
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sent him 2 email last week. NEVER answered back
has anybody been in communication with him recently?
Hey guys,
Anyone have this device? Can a subforum be opened?
It's excellent - I just got it and there's a lot of work to do
I added info at the XDA Wiki...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Beam
--summoner
Can you provide pictures?
I really don't believe this device is out.
khsbenny said:
Can you provide pictures?
I really don't believe this device is out.
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it has been out for a loooong time, there is another device similar to the Beam was on July, the other one was on March
both are for Europe market
they don't seem to be very popular
they are from the 8000 family, although the spec are very close to the Galaxy S 9000 family
AllGamer said:
it has been out for a loooong time, there is another device similar to the Beam was on July, the other one was on March
both are for Europe market
they don't seem to be very popular
they are from the 8000 family, although the spec are very close to the Galaxy S 9000 family
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Few weeks back I came across a review of this phone on youtube. Even though it was announced early this year (and GSM arena says its already available), I didn't find any information indicating that this phone is actually available on the market. I was looking for it's price.
summoner said:
It's excellent - I just got it and there's a lot of work to do
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HOw much did you pay for it and from where did you get it ?
PhoenixFx said:
Few weeks back I came across a review of this phone on youtube. Even though it was announced early this year (and GSM arena says its already available), I didn't find any information indicating that this phone is actually available on the market. I was looking for it's price.
HOw much did you pay for it and from where did you get it ?
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2758/samsung-beam-i8520--sim-free-unlocked-
488 on this site
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
I got it in Singapore last week... 800
sgd.
I want to reduce lack but don't know where to start..
Sent from my GT-I8520 using XDA App
good idea
Just bought mine a week ago from StarHub (the official retailer for galaxy beam).
I second the subforum idea. How about starting a google group as well since the community is so small.
For those who wish to purchase the phone:
You need to place a reservation at StarHub Center before making the purchase. It takes about a week before your phone is ready for collection.
I was lucky enough to get it immediately because someone cancelled his reservation.
waiting for mine, deseperatly ....
i'll check with Admins and Sr Mods to see if they want to create a new forum for it
That's great! Thanks man.
nocomp: you may try bugging their hq at cuppage road. They might just have an extra handset lying around like mine. Haha
i ve bought it from a local shop in singapore, they were agree to send it to me to france.
still waiting for the delivery...... the singapore post tracking service, isn t much alive since 2 days......
i guess that ll be a change from my nexus, what i am pissed of, is that you can t use an app that use camera and projector in the same time
it seems that what has to be done, (part of find a way to upgrade it to froyo):
get gps working when projector is on
get projector working when camera is on
can you tell me if the galaxy beam has also the tv out like galaxy s?
best regards
herve
I have some bad news for you. Samsung has officially stopped software support for that device last month and said there's no plans for official froyo for it as there's just not enough beams out there to warrent the support as it was only sold in Singapore and very small numbers. They now have all development on tablet and galaxy s models. Google for more info. I read that last month someplace
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
hi
thxx a lot, that news has been goin on here and there fr a while, surely some ppl can adapt 2.2 to the beam model.
i finally received mine )))
bad news, impossible to install an application from android market :'(
never happend before with the nexus, i get the message "unable to download" either i am in wifi or 3g
any idea why?
herve
Hmm never had a problem with market. Have you tried replacing the stock market app with a generic one from ipmart? Perhaps it's locked down to Singapore or something.
Topic moved to General until and if a new proper forum comes into place for this device.
hi,
well i ve took sim card off n sdcard off, and then it was working over wifi.
put the simcard back again and market was working.
no idea wtf happend.
hi,
how can i know what software update is current?
my version is 2.1 update 1
I8520DXJ11
kernel 2.6.29-zeus1
can t find in the setting menu the update section
thx for your help
btw i ve found this, anybody tried it?
http://shomblingteam.blogspot.com/2010/08/samsung-i8520-galaxy-beam.html
My phone is running the same firmware version as yours. It's released on 1 Sept which is more recent than the July version on that blog.
hi,
thx for the news, so if there is an update it ll appear in the "about" section right?
do you know any trick/tweak for allow to run gps when using projector?
herve
Probably, but I doubt there will be any more updates since the beam is not getting froyo. Hopefully I'm wrong...
I'm not aware of any tricks but if you have the time and expertise try editing the source code? Haha I'm no expert either.
3D Summary
The latest ZOPO Official Build number is: ZP200_120627_ICS
ClockworkMod 5.5.0.4 V2 to be loaded with m44-toolbox.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1178080&d=1341472810
Unufficial ICS from russian people with all bugs removed (based on official ZP200_120627_ICS)
-zp200_120628_ICS.part1 (http://files.china-iphone.ru/447zp20..._ICS.part1.rar)
-zp200_120628_ICS.part2 (http://files.china-iphone.ru/426zp20..._ICS.part2.rar)
-zp200_120628_ICS.part3 (http://files.china-iphone.ru/189zp20..._ICS.part3.rar)
ZEN Modified ROMs
ZEN_ZP200_ICS120628_Clean:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?98biwgvre4bdawb -- part 1
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8spa4690yyosc2q -- part 2
ZEN-Mod_ZP200_ICS120726_Minimal.zip, the same that "Clean" but without the most of added app's. http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?r8yrzdd33ouyu21
Note: With this ROM if you update to latest play store (19-10-2012), ROM does not boot anymore. Do not update. How to fix this is not known at the moment.
Split 53 ICS ROM
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ocvlln8wgfbzc2b
and some fix for better
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3djnvtcff6uw92u
MartiJnn2 MIUI ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1950201
Sonyadog's ICS ROM
http://narod.ru/disk/58206197001.811...20720.zip.html
USV ICS ROM with OTA reviewed by Split52 at post #467 with good for European Characters http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6m3z0z6j6ggwct1
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I just open this thread for this mobile.
i have just received it and I would like to share the fact that the ROOT procedure as recommended by ZOPOMOBILE site is perfectly working.
After Root it is necessary to update Superuser from the market and the SU BIN as well.
Everything is smooth and easy.
Regards
Please share the rooting and tomorrow flashing instructions, thanks
Attached you can find all you need:
- a detailed guide
- the update file
Ciao
miazza
Can you please give some feedback on the phone itself. Specially the battery which looks too small (1250 mAh).
nasris said:
Can you please give some feedback on the phone itself. Specially the battery which looks too small (1250 mAh).
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I can tell you that after a couple of weeks of use, the battery is lasting one full day. You need to perform 3-4 full cycles charge and discherge to get full capacity but now is more than acceptable.
I'm using it for business and I do not loose any call.
The UMTS 3G data is perfectly working as well as all the others features it promises.
Fully recommended froma myself... but I'm not an expert.
miazza
So I got a ZP200 and updated the firmware to the latest 20120508 one. Now pressing search button in home screen doesn't bring up Google Search any more. It vibrates a bit but nothing else. Long press still brings up Voice Search, though.
The new firmware enables the full 1GB of RAM. It's pretty nice to be able to switch between many apps.
stephenju said:
So I got a ZP200 and updated the firmware to the latest 20120508 one. Now pressing search button in home screen doesn't bring up Google Search any more. It vibrates a bit but nothing else. Long press still brings up Voice Search, though.
The new firmware enables the full 1GB of RAM. It's pretty nice to be able to switch between many apps.
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Hei... this is a good news... where did you get this updated FW ?
It this ICS ?
Good news the 1Gb RAM
miazza
miazza said:
Hei... this is a good news... where did you get this updated FW ?
It this ICS ?
Good news the 1Gb RAM
miazza
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It's from Zopo's site: http://www.zopomobile.com/xiazai.php
No, it's not ICS. Still 2.3.6.
So I figured out why the search button stopped working after the update. The new firmware is missing GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in /system/app.
I installed Google Search from Play Store. Then made a copy of com.google...googlequicksearchbox-1.apk (can't remember the full name) in /data/app. Uninstalled Google Search in Play Store. Moved the copy to /system/app. Renamed it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk. Changed permissions to rw-r--r--. And I now have a functioning search button!
Of course you need to root it first. All the file operations (copy, move, etc...) were done with AntTek Explorer (File Manager) but I think any root file manager will do.
hello,
can you tell us how you do to install upgrade ?
thanks
thierry34 said:
hello,
can you tell us how you do to install upgrade ?
thanks
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Here's a tutorial on flashing ROM on MT6575 phones:
http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/mt6575-flashing-tutorial.html
The flash tool and steps are the same on all MT6575 phones. But make sure you load the correct update of your phone model. Here's the one I use (click at the green download button):
http://115.com/file/anrc4v2k#
Did anyone of you buy anything from:
h**p://w_w_w.zopomobileshop.com/en/
I'm wondering if it is save, they have decent prices but they take extra money for Paypal payments
remove _ and change * to t in address.
Hi stephen,
After being messed about ordering the dami y5 i have took plunge and paid for the zopo 200 as only brought the gphone merely for iphone lookalike, but now i wanted a bigger screen and more reliable phone.
Anything i need to know as regards does it come rooted? if not will superoneclick do the job?
I know only some things from having the gphone f27 but the zopo will be a newbie to me.
Looking forward to this thread and mostly my phone.
I noticed you mention something as regards get the full 1gb unlocked, why is it not already functional?
have you been able to get a protective case for yours?
Also what phone is the zopo 200 version a copy of as i see the 100 is copy of the htc evo.
I will be playing and trying things out when i get it and anything i can help with i surely will
Best wishes
Pete
Wingchundub said:
Hi stephen,
After being messed about ordering the dami y5 i have took plunge and paid for the zopo 200 as only brought the gphone merely for iphone lookalike, but now i wanted a bigger screen and more reliable phone.
Anything i need to know as regards does it come rooted? if not will superoneclick do the job?
I know only some things from having the gphone f27 but the zopo will be a newbie to me.
Looking forward to this thread and mostly my phone.
I noticed you mention something as regards get the full 1gb unlocked, why is it not already functional?
have you been able to get a protective case for yours?
Also what phone is the zopo 200 version a copy of as i see the 100 is copy of the htc evo.
I will be playing and trying things out when i get it and anything i can help with i surely will
Best wishes
Pete
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It doesn't come rooted but rooting it is real easy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26268246&postcount=3
The phone was shipped with a kernel that limits the memory access to 512MB. The new shipment in China is now with the new kernel. I don't know what you will get. If the build number is ZP200_120508 or later than you have the latest.
Personally I HATE protective case. No phone is thin enough and I don't need to make it worse.
I don't know what it's copied from. Don't think it (or ZP100) had a specific target for that. They both look really generic.
Wow them cases have got to you, you want to talk about it?
I was thinking about the thin rubber type just for the back only to protect from scratches, tyre type design one like for the ipod, iphone as i got my 2 boys one for their ipods and and gphone, nice and slim and perfect for the job.
Think one's your HATING are the ott chunky one's, which i agree are pointless.
Thank you for link, i have read full thread already and saved everything and will follow carefully, read twice then act.
Really looking forward to it's arrival.
Did you get 2 batteries with your's or had to go and buy another spare as from what i read, only downside to this phone is battery life.
Best wishes
Pete
Just an info for Italian people ... a good site very reliable and tested personally wher to by ZOPO and other Chinese mobiles ... vivandroid.com.
They are personally tested, very correct and reliable and the mobiles are already in Italy !!
Ciao
miazza
Wingchundub said:
Wow them cases have got to you, you want to talk about it?
I was thinking about the thin rubber type just for the back only to protect from scratches, tyre type design one like for the ipod, iphone as i got my 2 boys one for their ipods and and gphone, nice and slim and perfect for the job.
Think one's your HATING are the ott chunky one's, which i agree are pointless.
Thank you for link, i have read full thread already and saved everything and will follow carefully, read twice then act.
Really looking forward to it's arrival.
Did you get 2 batteries with your's or had to go and buy another spare as from what i read, only downside to this phone is battery life.
Best wishes
Pete
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The battery life is the number 1 issue with this otherwise great phone of value. It was originally designed with an optional add-on battery in the form of a back cover. Unfortunately, the add-on battery caused so many problem (flickering screen, for example) they canceled it after the first batch.
Zopo is working on a new higher capacity (2000mAh) replacement battery with a thicker back cover. It's scheduled to become available by the end of June. It will increase the thickness of the phone from 12.5mm to 14.5mm. http://bbs.zopomobile.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=13248&extra=page=1
I don't know if it will become the standard battery but my guess is it will. We will have to find a way to get the replacement parts from China somehow. And it's obviously having an impact on the case design. Zopo had some cases for the existing one, but they will have to redesign them along with the new battery.
The phone surface is tacky enough for me. So no case needed for me.
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And BTW. Hero H6000 is identical to ZP200. The official firmware update files from Zopo even have the name H6000 in it.
Some good reading there stephen.
Interesting on battery information, i wonder if i maybe get the newer one? doubt it as they need to sell the current stock.
I used translator to give me an idea on what they are upto.
Have you got gps working?
Cheers fella
I just read a blog.
It post zp200 have the latest rom in etotalk.com
This rom support 1G ram.
here is the link:
etotalk.com/blog/?p=536
starwar2013 said:
I just read a blog.
It post zp200 have the latest rom in etotalk.com
This rom support 1G ram.
here is the link:
etotalk.com/blog/?p=536
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Yes. That's the same one I have installed since the first of the month.
The latest news from Zopo forums is 4.0 is almost done but they are stuck on bringing in 3D functionality. I was guessing that's the holdup since no other MT6575 phone is 3D capable. I wish they will just release a version without 3D first since not many people depend on that anyways.
On other MediaTek related news: It seems the new dual-core MT6577 phones are near their release. There's really high anticipation over there in China for this low cost performance platform. No clue if Zopo is working on one but the first couples of them will be by Huawei and Lenovo.
If anyone is looking to buy a MT6575 phone and can wait a bit, I'd advice to wait for the MT6577 phones. In addition to the obvious performance advantage, they will come with Android 4.0 installed. No update or wait needed.
Took the plunge. Seems enough people care about the phone it will get some love. I have the Chinese model, and am so glad I waited. They just started releasing all black models instead of the nasty gold/black (if you liked that combo good on you, but I could not stand it and was going to get a white one). Here are some pics of mine. Now, 14 day wait to unlock (yay?). Wife had some good logic behind that, it is in case people return the device. Most online sellers here will only take a return within 7 days, you could do a lot to and with the phone in that time.
wangdaning said:
Took the plunge. Seems enough people care about the phone it will get some love. I have the Chinese model, and am so glad I waited. They just started releasing all black models instead of the nasty gold/black (if you liked that combo good on you, but I could not stand it and was going to get a white one). Here are some pics of mine. Now, 14 day wait to unlock (yay?). Wife had some good logic behind that, it is in case people return the device. Most online sellers here will only take a return within 7 days, you could do a lot to and with the phone in that time.
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Hi there I have had my phone for 12 days (11 yesterday) and was able to get a unlock code instantly from the Chinese Huawei website: http://zh.ui.vmall.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=unlock&action=apply and by following the guide from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-root-t3405701. The website does loop back to the login page a few times but I just kept repeating till I managed to get to the application page for the unlock code. After filling in the form the code itself was presented onscreen as soon as I clicked apply so good luck!
Thanks for the reply. That site is just a mirror of the English one posted before. It still just kicks back a "you need 14 days..." Wondering though, did you set up the huawei account and such on your device?
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Thanks for the reply. That site is just a mirror of the English one posted before. It still just kicks back a "you need 14 days..." Wondering though, did you set up the huawei account and such on your device?
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Yes I did but when I tried to enter it on the website it said it was linked with another website so I created a new account from my backup email directly on the website itself. I had more luck on the Chinese site than the English one as that would not even show some options for me.
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Yes I did but when I tried to enter it on the website it said it was linked with another website so I created a new account from my backup email directly on the website itself. I had more luck on the Chinese site than the English one as that would not even show some options for me.
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Yeah, being in China I tried the English site first then the Chinese, haha, seriously I did. Might call them and ask, they might just phone jump to the engineering area where someone will do it and give it to me. Or I suppose I could go to one of hundreds of shops that will do it. Lets see if Huawei can be good to me.
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Yeah, being in China I tried the English site first then the Chinese, haha, seriously I did. Might call them and ask, they might just phone jump to the engineering area where someone will do it and give it to me. Or I suppose I could go to one of hundreds of shops that will do it. Lets see if Huawei can be good to me.
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I remember being able to get a phone unlocked for next to nothing then the more the fancier phones came out the more shops charged a LOT to unlock. Good luck with contacting Huawei themselves and here's hoping they will be kind. I dunno how I managed to get a unlock code really quick as I nearly gave up then tried the Chinese site which as soon as I entered the details presented my code instantly on screen. Are you planning on Installing the Nougat beta once you have unlocked your device?
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I remember being able to get a phone unlocked for next to nothing then the more the fancier phones came out the more shops charged a LOT to unlock. Good luck with contacting Huawei themselves and here's hoping they will be kind. I dunno how I managed to get a unlock code really quick as I nearly gave up then tried the Chinese site which as soon as I entered the details presented my code instantly on screen. Are you planning on Installing the Nougat beta once you have unlocked your device?
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Shops here in China are really cheap still, finding one that knows what they are doing is another thing. Nope, will stick with MM until official release. I am more interested in testing, hopefully some kernels and roms will pop up soon. I am an N5 user and still will rely on that device, this is a hopeful crossover device. Been drinking whiskey tonight, sorry if I am incomprehensible.
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Shops here in China are really cheap still, finding one that knows what they are doing is another thing. Nope, will stick with MM until official release. I am more interested in testing, hopefully some kernels and roms will pop up soon. I am an N5 user and still will rely on that device, this is a hopeful crossover device. Been drinking whiskey tonight, sorry if I am incomprehensible.
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It gets the job done paying to unlock when they know what they are doing its just the price can be a tad high. Yeah Some kernels and roms should show up soon now the source has been provided by Huawei. Haha no worries I see your enjoying yourself and your new phone lol.
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Took the plunge. Seems enough people care about the phone it will get some love. I have the Chinese model, and am so glad I waited. They just started releasing all black models instead of the nasty gold/black (if you liked that combo good on you, but I could not stand it and was going to get a white one). Here are some pics of mine. Now, 14 day wait to unlock (yay?). Wife had some good logic behind that, it is in case people return the device. Most online sellers here will only take a return within 7 days, you could do a lot to and with the phone in that time.
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The all black model is really sick! I bought the white one, so I understand your pov about the gold (nowaday I consider titanium grey being a good choice too).
You do have to set up a huawei account in the device. However, for some weird reason, I had to wait for more than 14 days and couldn't get the code to unlock it. So I bought credits in dc-unlocker tool and could get the code with this unofficial method.
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The all black model is really sick! I bought the white one, so I understand your pov about the gold (nowaday I consider titanium grey being a good choice too).
You do have to set up a huawei account in the device. However, for some weird reason, I had to wait for more than 14 days and couldn't get the code to unlock it. So I bought credits in dc-unlocker tool and could get the code with this unofficial method.
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Titanium Grey is the model I chose. I did not know they did a all all black and from just reading up it is only available in China as Obsidian Black.
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Titanium Grey is the model I chose. I did not know they did a all all black and from just reading up it is only available in China as Obsidian Black.
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I bought mine from china, but the store at aliexpress didn't have this Obsidian Black. I sure would have bought it instead of Silver White
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I bought mine from china, but the store at aliexpress didn't have this Obsidian Black. I sure would have bought it instead of Silver White
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I would of gone for Obsidian Black as well if the option had been there, the options I did have were Titanium Grey and Prestige Gold.
It only came out here about a week or two ago, the all black model. The model for the Chinese market is better, but I don;t know if it would support LTE in most places.
Well, this sucks. Got impatient and tried to use the DC unlocker method, but no way to pay them. Every method is rejected, probably because I am in China. Trying to buy some bitcoins now, will see how it goes
Darn, I am already thoroughly annoyed at this phone. Just had to jump through a million hoops, only to be waiting on a bitcoin transaction. Hopefully, once I finally get the bootloader unlocked I will feel better, but right now I am
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Darn, I am already thoroughly annoyed at this phone. Just had to jump through a million hoops, only to be waiting on a bitcoin transaction. Hopefully, once I finally get the bootloader unlocked I will feel better, but right now I am
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Damn! I can imagine the struggle you are in.
dont worry it will come to us eventually as the blue p9 come here (and Huawei Bulgaria is ape crazy about it so many commercials billboards and stuff ) it looks very sexy congrats on the buy
Got it unlocked, now time for TWRP, root, and xposed. Thanks all for your support.
Ha, bricked it right away, now dling firmware. My backup wont even help me.
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Ha, bricked it right away, now dling firmware. My backup wont even help me.
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Here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5svm3R1WI84a2FDTWpOY0tubFk/view?usp=sharing =)
Hey Guys,
I was planning to buy a mobile and i see Lenovo Z2 plus is best for the price and specs at the moment (India).
Before i buy this mobile i just wanted to ask few things about the device. Please help me and give me info.
1. How's is the Dev support for the Device?
2. Does device supports Quick charge 3/2?
3. how's the support from Lenovo (in giving source code and other helps)?
4. How's overall performance of the device?
5. How's Camera?
Please help me with these. Do share Pro's and Con's of the Mobile.
I apologies if i asked too many questions.
Thanks.
abhimanyu.singh said:
Hey Guys,
I was planning to buy a mobile and i see Lenovo Z2 plus is best for the price and specs at the moment (India).
Before i buy this mobile i just wanted to ask few things about the device. Please help me and give me info.
1. How's is the Dev support for the Device?
2. Does device supports Quick charge 3/2?
3. how's the support from Lenovo (in giving source code and other helps)?
4. How's overall performance of the device?
5. How's Camera?
Please help me with these. Do share Pro's and Con's of the Mobile.
I apologies if i asked too many questions.
Thanks.
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Almost all of your questions have been answered on XDA previously. Do some search before asking please.
Head to YouTube
hp5942 said:
Almost all of your questions have been answered on XDA previously. Do some search before asking please.
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Thanks a lot man. it was really helpful. do you really think i dint try searching before posting?
instead of using those words you could have just give some answers or ignore the post.
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Head to YouTube
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hey thanks man.
i did some search and saw some youtube videos. But did not get proper info.
So thought of asking you people since you guys own the device and have been using with custom rom or stock.
so you guys could help me with the doubts.
Please help me
abhimanyu.singh said:
How's is the Dev support for the Device?
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Don't you see topic named ROM's and development? Wacht this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/development) and you will find the answer.
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Thanks a lot man. it was really helpful. do you really think i dint try searching before posting?
instead of using those words you could have just give some answers or ignore the post.
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All your answers
1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/development (see the roms yourself)
2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70518215&postcount=5
3. http://lenovomobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/phones/zuk-series/z2-plus/downloads/ds118514
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72580554&postcount=3
5. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72603284&postcount=4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...edbackesp-indian-users-phone-help-to-t3604989 (this one also has some camera samples)
All on xda except source code, which is easily available from google search
No I didn't think but I was sure you didn't search as I too had searched all these info before buying, instead of posting to help
abhimanyu.singh said:
Hey Guys,
I was planning to buy a mobile and i see Lenovo Z2 plus is best for the price and specs at the moment (India).
Before i buy this mobile i just wanted to ask few things about the device. Please help me and give me info.
1. How's is the Dev support for the Device?
2. Does device supports Quick charge 3/2?
3. how's the support from Lenovo (in giving source code and other helps)?
4. How's overall performance of the device?
5. How's Camera?
Please help me with these. Do share Pro's and Con's of the Mobile.
I apologies if i asked too many questions.
Thanks.
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1. Pretty good
2. No but it charges quite fast still.
3. idk.
4. Great
5. I like it. It is not a flagship camera but pretty good for this price range. I've read that the quality of the camera in the custom rom's is worse than in ZUI. Dunno about that. I never used ZUI and I am happy with custom roms and their picture quality.
Hi All,
Just use this New phone about a week found that has issue that Stock ROM 6.0 did not have setting to set Automatic lock screen time... Is it any other solution ?
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Automatic lock screen time... Is
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sergsinger said:
in Settings -> Display -> Screen timeout.
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No Man, screen timeout is for Screen turn off after 1 minute by default... what i asking is where is Automatically lock setting ? In security i found noting so everytime screen turn off in a minute it will lock automatic so i want set it to more longer time to auto lock but noting to set this...
Thanks everyone for the help. Beast is coming very soon.:laugh:
Just for 11k INR.
What about the issues reported about its touchscreen, VoLTE, etc., because unlike other devices' forums here on xda, I'm seeing so many threads regarding random issues; I'm unsure if this is because of the user or the quality of this phone. Agreed, this phone is fantastic value for money, but these random apparent issues just keep me doubting the Z2. I'd like to use this phone for about 3-4 years before an upgrade.
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What about the issues reported about its touchscreen, VoLTE, etc., because unlike other devices' forums here on xda, I'm seeing so many threads regarding random issues; I'm unsure if this is because of the user or the quality of this phone. Agreed, this phone is fantastic value for money, but these random apparent issues just keep me doubting the Z2. I'd like to use this phone for about 3-4 years before an upgrade.
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Okay so I have been following all the threads about the phone.
Volte is working fine on stock with no issues and also on custom. ROMs now.
Touch screen issue I dont have idea. Other things are fine as per info I have. For 11k INR can't expect SD820 but I'm getting it soon.
As of now I'm using redmi note 3 and Dev support for it is awesome. I see Dev support for Z2 is also fine.
abhimanyu.singh said:
Okay so I have been following all the threads about the phone.
Volte is working fine on stock with no issues and also on custom. ROMs now.
Touch screen issue I dont have idea. Other things are fine as per info I have. For 11k INR can't expect SD820 but I'm getting it soon.
As of now I'm using redmi note 3 and Dev support for it is awesome. I see Dev support for Z2 is also fine.
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Thank you for the quick reply. While the Z2 may be a good choice, I'm tempted to get the G5 Plus or the Redmi Note 4, because they're both phones that are well put-together. If I could, I'd get the OP3T for the same reason. Or a Droid Turbo off eBay. Just a few phones I'm considering. The Z2 Plus doesn't seem like wise choice considering long-term use (3-4 years) and overall reliability (without giving me random issues), at least not to me (yet). Just a gut feeling. Or maybe I'm being too cautious. But I'm sure if did get it, I'd unleash the flashaholic in me and flash a rom right after I receive it :laugh:
Do post a little review and camera samples (preferably while running a custom rom; I could find only stock rom samples) after you get your hands on it! For 11k it's definetely a steal! :victory:
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Thanks everyone for the help. Beast is coming very soon.:laugh:
Just for 11k INR.
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+1 Just ordered in Amazon Sale and got the 64gb for 11K. Delivered yesterday and just updating software.
Ordered 12 AM on 19th and received it on the 19th 12 PM and flashed aicp within a couple of hours, at 11k its an absolute steal
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Ordered 12 AM on 19th and received it on the 19th 12 PM and flashed aicp within a couple of hours, at 11k its an absolute steal
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Wow... benefits of being in Bangalore - Amazon hub !!
If you don't mind sharing, how is AICP working with 4G. Do you have Jio - does video call etc work?
PS: I ordered on 19th night and got it on 22nd. Waiting to flash right ROM!!
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Wow... benefits of being in Bangalore - Amazon hub !!
If you don't mind sharing, how is AICP working with 4G. Do you have Jio - does video call etc work?
PS: I ordered on 19th night and got it on 22nd. Waiting to flash right ROM!!
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Not sure about JIO never been a fan of the ambanis. 4G airtel works fine. Battery life also has been good.
abhimanyu.singh said:
Thanks everyone for the help. Beast is coming very soon.[emoji23]
Just for 11k INR.
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Wow, lucky you...!!! [emoji39] I saw the offer a few hours later, and until then 64GB-11k offer was gone. But I still ordered 32GB at 10k from Flipkart and using it since last 24hrs. It's a good phone. The size of the phone is really perfect. I had thought that I won't be liking ZUI, as I'm always on stock through Custom ROMs, but surprisingly, it's good. Gonna use it for some time. Will flash custom ROM once I get bored with ZUI. [emoji106]