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U9200 AIO guide
This guide is made by me, but I've collected information from many others.
Special thanks to: arkedk, Urmet77, lee140685, faust93, spanorg, kiprap and others.
First of all:
1. I am not responsible for ANY bricked device! You are doing this at your own risk.
2. Downloads are located here. Most of my uploads are heavily compressed by 7zip. Only 7zip will unzip correctly.
3. Install ADB and FASTBOOT drivers for making stuff in this guide work. Very easily done with: 15 seconds ADB Installer by Snoop05 @ xda
Eventually: Android SDK | Guide by demkantor | Guide by TeamAndroid
4. Backup stuff you want to keep. Easy with tools such as: MyPhoneExplorer, Super Backup, Titanium Backup or others. (Use Google)
5. Other things you should know:
→ Reboot phone to recovery: Turn on while holding volume up + volume down. Or through ADB: "adb reboot recovery"
→ Reboot phone to fastboot: Turn on while holding volume down. Huawei logo will appear and won't disappear. Or through ADB: "adb reboot-bootloader"
→ Shut down phone if it freezes: Hold power button until dead.
→ For ADB to work, debug mode must be enabled, and you must choose "Hi suite" as USB connection mode.
→ Some Huawei ICS ROM's comes without the FM radio app. If you want it, you can install this apk. NB: ONLY ICS (Android 4.0.X). For JB: B704 was the first version to include FM radio.
Here is "ascend-p1" forum category on xda: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/ascend-p1
Gain root access (Works on ANY Huawei stock firmware. Inspiration taken from arkedk's thread)
TWRP has the ability to root our device, regardless of firmware version!
1. Download TWRP v2.6.3.0 (img). Unzip it, and place the .IMG in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools" folder.
2. Turn off your phone. Restart it while holding volume down (Fastboot mode). Connect your phone via USB. (ADB: adb reboot-bootloader)
3. In the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools"-folder, hold shift while right click. Choose "open command window here".
5. Write "fastboot devices" to verify that the computer detects your device. If not detected, you failed install Fastboot drivers. (Look at the top of this guide)
6. Write "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". This will flash/ install TWRP to your device. (Given that your recovery file is named recovery.img)
7. Boot into your new recovery, TWRP. (Volume + and - together at startup)
→ Go to the "Mount" menu and mount System.
→ Then go to the Reboot menu and reboot the system.
→ When it detects you are not rooted, TWRP will ask if you want to root.
→ Swipe to do so and let it boot back into the system.
8. Hit the SuperSU icon and let it setup for the first time. Either by downloading a flashable zip or by going to the Play Store. Both methods works.
9. You should now be rooted!
Install/flash stock or custom recovery. (Root not required.)
1. Download the recovery you want. Place the .IMG file in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools"
2. Turn off your phone. Restart it while holding volume down (Fastboot mode). Connect your phone via USB
3. In the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools" folder, hold shift while right click. Choose "open command window here".
4. Write "fastboot devices" to verify that the computer detects your device. If not detected, you failed install Fastboot drivers. (Look at the top of this guide)
5. Write "fastboot flash recovery <recovery_name>.img".
→ Let's say the recovery file is named twrp.img. Then you will type: "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
6. If unsuccessful, try again, be very careful about typing it right. If successful, write "fastboot reboot" to reboot your phone. You are done.
Install any Huawei stock firmware, regardless of version (even from custom ROM)
- This will delete everything on your phone's internal memory, and you will loose root.
- The easiest way is by first flashing Intermediate Pack (B123). This is a stock Huawei ROM that will flash regardless of previous firmware version. Any Huawei ROM then will flash straight from Intermediate Pack. No build.prop modifications needed!
- Chinese versions don't have GAPPS installed. This must be installed through a custom recovery after flashing the firmware.
1. Grab "Intermediate Pack", desired firmware version, intermediate FashPack. Links in bottom of this guide.
2. Take the RECOVERY.IMG out of intermediate FlashPack, and Install it through the steps above. (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img)
3. Place "Intermediate Pack" UPDATE.APP on your SD-card. The file structure MUST be: (Root of SD-card) dload\UPDATE.APP
4. Boot into recovery (Volume up+down when powering on the device). This should start flashing procedure of B123, Intermediate Pack. If it doesn't work and you come from a custom ROM, you must change build.prop to the one included in Intermediate Pack FlashPack. See "FAQ" on how to replace build.prop.
5. After install, it will boot. Now switch the UPDATE.APP from Intermediate Pack with the one from desired firmware version. ((Root of SD-card) dload\UPDATE.APP)
6. Boot to recovery. The firmware flashing procedure will start.
Chinese version extra instructions. This is the time to install GAPPS! B704 extra instructions! arkedk has made a zip to enable all languages in B704. Grab Enable all languages in B704, by arkedk
→ FIRST boot the phone after the firmware installation has succeed.
→ Grab GAPPS corresponding to your android version. (I recommend miuiandroid.com's GAPPS lite, as they removed all unuseful stuff) Place the .zip on the sd-card. Place language enabler.zip on the sd-card as well
→ Install a TWRP v2.4.4.0 recovery
→ Boot into recovery. Install GAPPS.zip. Install language enabler .zip as well
→ Reboot. TWRP will ask you if you want ROOT access. Entirely up to you! For the language enabler to work, you must do a device reset. Relax, GAPPS should be there after the reset.
7. Done! If you want root access, check root guide on top. You can remove Chinese system apps with Uninstall Master. Weather, baidu, and Chinese market won't work outside china anyway. REQUIRES ROOT!
OLD METHOD
Install any Huawei stock firmware, regardless of version (even from custom rom) B229 is a bit different. See "FAQ" at bottom.
This will delete everything on your phone's internal memory, and you will loose root.
Your phone must be rooted for this method to work (replacing/modifying build.prop. Check FAQ about build.prop if you have any questions)
1. Grab firmware (UPDATE.APP), recovery.img and build.prop (Both included in attached FlashPacks) for desired firmware version. Links in buttom of this guide.
2. Place UPDATE.APP on your SD-card. The file structure MUST be: (Root of SD-card) dload\UPDATE.APP
3. Install recovery through the steps above.
4. Download and open "Universal Android AIO Flasher Tool$" to replace build.prop:
→ A: Open desired build.prop in notepad, notepad++ or similar. Copy everything.
→ B: Connect phone in ADB mode (See "First of all" ↑ ).
→ C: Open "Universal Android AIO Flasher Tool$". Go to "Build.prop Editor"-tab
→ D: Insert what you copied into the empty text field.
→ E: Click the "save" button and then "Flash to device". You must grant access with SuperSU (or whatever superuser access management tool) on your phone.
→ F: If successful, you must click "Reboot device" for the changes to take effect. Let the phone reboot.
Manually: "adb pull /system/build.prop" to get the build.prop from your phone.. "adb push build.prop /system/build.prop" to push build.prop to device. "adb reboot" to reboot it (Must be done)
5. After reboot, check "Settings -> About" to check if stated firmware version has been changed to the one you want.
6. Turn off your phone. Restart while pressing volume up + volume down. The firmware flashing procedure will start. If not, you have done something wrong.
7. Done.
Install custom firmwares/ROMs (Root not required)
- This will delete everything on your phone's internal memory. Backup stuff you want to keep.
- All custom ROMs i know is pre-rooted, so nothing to worry about there!
- You will need custom recovery for this to work. Look above.
Depending on firmware, GAPPS (Google Apps) might not be included and must be flashed afterwards if it's wanted. I recommend miuiandroid.com's GAPPS lite, as they removed all unuseful stuff
1. Download desired 3rd-party firmware, it must be a CWM/TWRP flashable .zip. Place it on you memory card. If you're flashing GAPPS aswell, place gapps.zip on the memory card too.
2. Reboot you phone to recovery.
3. Wipe everything the custom firmware needs to have wiped. Generally cache, dalvik and user data.
4. Flash the firmware .zip. Wait for everything to finish!
6. Restart the phone. It will use alot of time the first time. If it uses more than, let's say.. 7 minutes, something is wrong (bootloop).
You can eventually try these steps:
→ Wipe cache, dalvik and userdata with CWM.
→ If this does not solve the problem, check the files and reflash. If it still bootloops: The files don't work with U9200.
If you are going to flash GAPPS, now after the first boot is the time to do it. Boot into recovery, then flash the GAPPS .zip corresponding to your firmware version.
7. Restart and enjoy!
"Ey, Olav! Do you know any other useful stuff I can do to my rooted phone?"
These settings can be edited by using the app Root Browser, for instance.
Boost GPS performance by changing default server to the respective one for your country. Should make the GPS faster and more precise.
The file holding this information is located in: /system/etc/gps.conf
Find respective gps server (NTP) here: http://www.pool.ntp.org/zone/@
I'm from Norway. My customized gps.cfg looks like this:
Code:
NTP_SERVER=no.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://gllto.glpals.com/4day/glo/v2/latest/lto2.dat
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://gllto.glpals.com/4day/glo/v2/latest/lto2.dat
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://gllto.glpals.com/4day/glo/v2/latest/lto2.dat
# SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
# SUPL_PORT=7276
Fix GPS log bug found in some Huawei ROMs. There seem to be a bug, where stock Huawei ROMs will create huge unnecessary GPS logs, that eventually will fill your entire SD card with trash! (We are talking several 100 MB's of logs!).
Disable log keeping by editing a setting in this file: /system/etc/gpsconfig.xml.
Edit: "cLogEnabled" from "true" to "false". Then delete all the logs in: system/data/gps/log.
FAQ
Install latest baseband version
Why? Baseband / radio.img is the software controlling everything that has to do with signal. Newer baseband versions can boost your performance + make battery last longer. It might make things worse, but generally newer means better.
How? There is no way to extract radio.img from Huawei firmware at this point. So only way to do this is through flashing a stock firmware from Huawei containing the baseband (radio.img) version you want. (New firmware sometimes includes updated baseband version). If you want custom firmware/ROMs you can flash them over it, baseband version will remain/ radio.img/baseband is not included in custom firmwares/ROMs. Flashing any Huawei firmware will replace baseband with its own version.
For flashing procedure, see "Install any Huawei stock firmware, regardless of version you are on (even from custom rom)"
GAPPS
Why? You want Google applications, but it's not included in the ROM you've flashed.
Which? GAPPS is made for every android version (ICS=4.0.x, JB=4.1.x/4.2.x). Make sure you pick the right one! (Links in download section). I recommend OpenGapps Pico. Heavier GAPPS will make your device much slower.
How?
- Download GAPPS.zip, move it to your memory card.
- Use custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP to flash it.
Remember:
- Has to be done after the ROM is flashed (obviously) and it's recommended to boot the ROM once before flashing GAPPS.
- All Huawei stock firmwares (Except Chinese versions) have this preinstalled.
What does "Root"/"Root access" mean?
- System files is not editable on stock firmware. Editing these can potentially make your phone into a brick. To remove these restrictions follow the steps in my guide.
- Rooting will in most cases destroy warranty!
- MIUI, CM and other custom ROMs are pre-rooted[/I]
What is build.prop?
- This is a text file stored on your phone, which tells the phone about what firmware version it has + some other stuff.
Why replace build.prop?
Build.prop stores lots of settings and info about your phone. Changing it is most commonly used for tricking the upgrade procedure to think the firmware on the phone is compatible with the update.
- Huawei firmware updates is restricted to some few firmware versions. But they have made a "Intermediate Pack" which will flash from ANY stock huawei ROM. All huawei ROM's will flash from this intermediate pack without the need of changing build.prop. Think of "Intermediate Pack" as a intermediary for getting the firmware version you want.
- If you come from a custom ROM, and intermediate pack won't flash (verification fail in recovery), you must change build.prop to any stock huawei build.prop for it to work.
How to replace build.prop?
Phone must be rooted!
NB: There's a chance your custom ROM won't boot because of using stock Huawei build.prop with it. In case of updating to Huawei stock firmware, be smart. Flash stock recovery, and add the update.app to SD card BEFORE you change build.prop!
- Get desired build.prop (included in my "FlashPack" files.
- Download Universal Android AIO Flasher Tool$, by "fonehacker".
- Plug your phone in ADB mode. Open the tool above. Go to build.prop tab. Open your recovery. Press save. Then flash it to your device.
- Device must restart for the changes to work. The tool will ask you about this, and you press YES.
(Alternative: Take a custom rom zip (LineageOS for instance), open zip without unzipping (Use 7-zip), delete all the folders in the /system, including build.prop. Drag desired build.prop to /system folder. Flash this file from a custom recovery, such as CWM or TWRP. No root needed.)
What is boot.img for?
- It's a file that get flashed to your boot partition on the phone. This file is managing the booting process of your phone. This file is included in all ROM's, therefore there is no need for manual flashing. If the boot partition get's damaged in any way, flashing a boot.img made for the same firmware can fix it. Don't try boot.img from different firmwares/android version!
Why is boot.img included in your FlashPacks?
- ROM developers might use it for developing new and better roms. If you just are updating your phone, you will have no use for it.
What is EmUI?
- Huawei is making a custom version of android for their phones. This project is named Emotion UI, EmUI in short.
What is latest firmware(s) for my U9200?
- The download section always contains latest version of Huawei firmware. If there is a new version I have not listed, tell me
What's the difference of "boot recovery" and "flash recovery"?
Boot recovery will make your phone boot from the recovery file stored on your computer (Through fastboot, your phone is connected with usb)
Flash recovery will replace what ever recovery you already have on your phone.
Can I remove/change battery?
- It's not meant to be possible as there is no plastic cover you can remove without disassemble the phone. There is a small bolt underneath the SD-card cover. I think that's the place to start if you want to open it. This will most certainly break the warranty. If the phone's hardware misbehave in any way you should contact Huawei or the store you bought it from.
Guides:
→ How to split Huawei firmwares (get boot.img and recovery.img for a given Huawei firmware): http://madmodder.co.uk/huawei_gener...recovery-images-from-most-huawei-firmware.htm
→ How to root and install custom ROM and recovery, by lee140685: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33621360&postcount=310
→ Firmwares with flashing guide, by arkedk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075028
→ How to setup and use fastboot, by demkantor (Absolutely noob proof): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
→ How to install and set up fastboot and adb (Android SDK), by Team Android: http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/07/30/how-to-set-up-adb-fastboot-with-android-sdk/
<.< Download links is found in a separate post - Click the image below >.>
Something's missing? You got feedback? Updates I've not included yet? Anything else? Reply to this thread.
Please press THANKS if this guide has helped you
Great job,man! Thanks!:good:
This is THE GUIDE! :good:
Re: [GUIDE] Huawei Ascend P1 U9200 COMPLETE
Thanks Olav.
I suksessfulle installed muiu english v. On my p1.works Great.
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gifr87 said:
Thanks Olav.
I suksessfulle installed muiu english v. On my p1.works Great.
Sent from my HUAWEI U9510E using xda app-developers app
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Nice No problem!
Any Non-Huawei screenshots for EMUI? I mean uploaded by users
How's it working generally? Better than stock 4.0.3? Any bugs?
Thx
Great All-In-One for the Ascend P1... Was thinking about doing the same, but then I saw you already did it ...
Great work Olav!
arkedk said:
Great All-In-One for the Ascend P1... Was thinking about doing the same, but then I saw you already did it ...
Great work Olav!
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Thanks
New EmUI beta, chinese version. B528
Mirror: https://mega.co.nz/#!7oRRlZ5Z!f8jFjj_HgVw1OWRLCbg4vgVloQNgRgNsNHv_f1C-wfY
FlashPack (Includes build.prop, recovery.img and boot.img): https://mega.co.nz/#!O9wjXByA!VzMAVV9zhmC70K9VI7jhwWLlDAs8CnBCvnfrAnVaRyc
o-l-a-v said:
Thanks
New EmUI beta, chinese version. B528
Mirror: https://mega.co.nz/#!7oRRlZ5Z!f8jFjj_HgVw1OWRLCbg4vgVloQNgRgNsNHv_f1C-wfY
FlashPack (Includes build.prop, recovery.img and boot.img): https://mega.co.nz/#!O9wjXByA!VzMAVV9zhmC70K9VI7jhwWLlDAs8CnBCvnfrAnVaRyc
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perfomance wise, is emui better to miui?
areankim said:
perfomance wise, is emui better to miui?
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When I tried the jelly bean emui, I thought it was a bit of a ripoff of MIUI. I like MIUI better.
Sent from my U9200 using xda app-developers app
Guys, jst flash to EMUI B528 custom without gapps, and dowlonad the 4.1.x gapss 20121011 but after i flash it, nothing appear.
then i tried the prev version and 20121130, stll nothing. Weird,
areankim said:
Guys, jst flash to EMUI B528 custom without gapps, and dowlonad the 4.1.x gapss 20121011 but after i flash it, nothing appear.
then i tried the prev version and 20121130, stll nothing. Weird,
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You rooted before flashing GAPPS?
The "power bar"
I flashed B229 to a U9200, it had originally B103 which had been updated to 105. manually edited the build to B226 before updating with cwm. Everything is working fine no problems. Only couple of things are missing. The "power bar" which i use to control wifi, BT etc. power on and off in the notification menu (or what ever it is called, the menu that appears when swiping down from the upper edge) is missing and it is quite handy and I'm used to it. Other is the missing boot animation which i knew will be missing after update but did not care about that originally since other bigger issues in the B10x FWs forced me to update to B229. But if easy to apply and anyone knows the way to restore the animation (restore the looks as much "stock" as possible) i would appreciate. But the "power bar" would be very important, anyone know how to restore that? I have messed around with Android a bit and have installed and used custom ROMs and rooted several phones so using the basic root / fastboot / adb functions is no problem even though I'm no Android/Linux expert.
Thanks in advance for your help!
And thank you Olav for the very nice compilation thread for U9200.
JJVilzu said:
I flashed B229 to a U9200, it had originally B103 which had been updated to 105. manually edited the build to B226 before updating with cwm. Everything is working fine no problems. Only couple of things are missing. The "power bar" which i use to control wifi, BT etc. power on and off in the notification menu (or what ever it is called, the menu that appears when swiping down from the upper edge) is missing and it is quite handy and I'm used to it. Other is the missing boot animation which i knew will be missing after update but did not care about that originally since other bigger issues in the B10x FWs forced me to update to B229. But if easy to apply and anyone knows the way to restore the animation (restore the looks as much "stock" as possible) i would appreciate. But the "power bar" would be very important, anyone know how to restore that? I have messed around with Android a bit and have installed and used custom ROMs and rooted several phones so using the basic root / fastboot / adb functions is no problem even though I'm no Android/Linux expert.
Thanks in advance for your help!
And thank you Olav for the very nice compilation thread for U9200.
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Check in the Display settings if the "Notification settings" option is checked. See screenshot from the B226 ROM attached. I hope it's still there?
Boot animation can changed with the AIO flasher tool.
Krizzii said:
Check in the Display settings if the "Notification settings" option is checked. See screenshot from the B226 ROM attached. I hope it's still there?
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I checked, it's not there in B229 wtf
JJVilzu said:
I flashed B229 to a U9200, it had originally B103 which had been updated to 105. manually edited the build to B226 before updating with cwm. Everything is working fine no problems. Only couple of things are missing. The "power bar" which i use to control wifi, BT etc. power on and off in the notification menu (or what ever it is called, the menu that appears when swiping down from the upper edge) is missing and it is quite handy and I'm used to it. Other is the missing boot animation which i knew will be missing after update but did not care about that originally since other bigger issues in the B10x FWs forced me to update to B229. But if easy to apply and anyone knows the way to restore the animation (restore the looks as much "stock" as possible) i would appreciate. But the "power bar" would be very important, anyone know how to restore that? I have messed around with Android a bit and have installed and used custom ROMs and rooted several phones so using the basic root / fastboot / adb functions is no problem even though I'm no Android/Linux expert.
Thanks in advance for your help!
And thank you Olav for the very nice compilation thread for U9200.
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Read Dddrko's post on page 13 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694228&page=13, he explained how to restore toggles.with this metod u will also restore original bootanimation.
Hello,
I own an huawei u9200
I would like to flash the B229 ROM on my device running B102.
I find this thread very interesting however I have a problem at the very first step.
I can't install fastboot usb drivers
I've been trying to follow the guide you linked at the top of your post, I had a slight issue with ADB Drivers as well,
I could not make those Google USB Drivers downloaded through Android SDK work, I would get the error telling me those drivers are not developed to work with windows x64. But after checking with the command prompt, it turns out that the drivers I needed were already installed and the device is detected as ADB Device.
Back on my current issue:
I understand that I have to shut down my phone and switch it on while pressing both volume up and volume down and after turning it on, I have to plug it to the computer through USB cable. My phone does turn on in download mode, however when I connect it to the USB my computer doesn't detect anything.
Is the screen I am getting the right screen or should I switch the phone on with a different shortcut?
How do I get my computer to detect my phone when I switch it on with the volume+&- buttons?
Which are the correct fastboot drivers to install and where can I download them?
I hope to receive assistance as soon as possible.
Thank you.
EDIT:
I've managed to reboot correctly by using ADB command prompt (typing ADB reboot fastboot)
Now, I'm trying to root and in the command prompt I get this error:
"cannot load 'cwm_touch_recovery_viva_beta.img': No error"
EDIT:
Supersu installed.
Now when attempting to edit the build.prop I get a error message
I check the Concole and I see "Remount failed: Operation not permitted
But I granted root access when prompted. Any Idea?
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Tried 39 times until I got it successfully.
And don't ask me how. It's beyond me.
Checked About and version is good.
Now rebooted and "Version list verify fail!"
WHY?
I've checked the build.prop and it is flashed,
I've flashed the 229recovery.img
I reboot and it gives me "Version list verify fail!"
What could have I done wrong?
DenesS said:
I've checked the build.prop and it is flashed,
I've flashed the 229recovery.img
I reboot and it gives me "Version list verify fail!"
What could have I done wrong?
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Try with the build.prop from b226, avaible here: http://openbuildprop.scheffsblend.com/mfg/Huawei (copy -> paste into notepad, save as build.prop)
o-l-a-v said:
Try with the build.prop from b226
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Ok, this makes sense, it probably wouldn't like to update to a version which is already installed.
This wasn't clear on the tutorial, thanks for the hint.
I'm trying now
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Nope, still "Version list verify fail!"
Even though I checked in the "About" and the version shown is B226, which means the .prop was correctly flashed.
So what could the problem be?
EDIT:
Should I also try flashing the B226 recovery?
Do you have a link for any download page?
Can I flash it directly through CWM? CWM wants a root://Update.zip can I put my UPDATE.APP into a zip archive and flash it or does it work differently?
People have had problems updating to B229 with the build.prop i extracted from the B229 fw.
There is simply a little difference at this line:
Code:
ro.build.display.id=V100R001C00B229
It should be:
Code:
ro.build.display.id=U9200-V100R001C00B229
Build.prop from all earlier firmwares (Exept B226) including EmUI betas and stables have the "U9200-"-part before product version on this line.
This is a mistake by Huawei, not me :good:
Updated the FlashPack for B229, new link from mega in first post!
The T-Mobile variant for the Samsung Galaxy S3 can now be update to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean using the Carbon AOSP JB custom ROM. Read this entire post and you should be able to complete all instructions easily without bricking the device.This is a custom ROM that is based on Android 4.3 AOSP, CyanogenMod, AOKP, Paranoid Android builds. More info is listed here:* http://goo.im/devs/carbon .
In order to install this new custom ROM at your first attempt, you should take a look at the guidelines below:
This tutorial works only with the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone. Do not attempt to update any other devices with the files you find here.Your phone should be factory unlocked and rooted.
Also, for the new ROM to be flashed you need to use a custom Recovery image like CWM or TWRP, as both these variants are supported by this guide.
A ‘factory reset’ is required before flashing the new ROM files. This means that you will lose all data from system partition.
If you want to backup installed apps data then you can use the following tools for Android:*Helium tool from Google Play Store*or*Titanium Backup.
Backup the SMS text messages, Call Logs and APN Internet Settings with these apps:*SMS backup & restore*|*Call Logs backup & restore*|*APN Settings Backup & Restore.
You will need to grant root access for some of these applications.If you don’t want to lose any important phone numbers and contacts data, then make sure to sync Contacts with your Gmail account. Use this guide*here: http://www.android.gs/how-to-sync-contacts-on-android-with-your-gmail-account/ .
Enable USB Debugging.Make sure that the phone’s battery will not get drained completely before completing the tutorial. The power charge levels should be over 50% in order to prevent that from happening.
This guide is for more advanced users.
Do not blame us in case you brick your phone or lose important files in the process.
Read all the info listed in this article and don’t skip any steps.
Also, make sure to create a NANDROID Backup of your current ROM before installing the new one. There is also a tutorial step that will teach you how to do that.
How to flash Carbon AOSP Jelly Bean 4.3 custom ROM for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3:
1.Download the custom ROM latest Nightly build from*here: http://goo.im/devs/carbon/d2tmo/nightly .
- make sure to download the latest version and not an older one, as those aren’t very stable.
2.Download gapps for Android 4.3 ROMs from*here: http://www.android.gs/download-install-and-flash-google-apps-for-android/ .
- this has to be installed after you flash the ROM, as it will add all Google applications that your device requires.
3.Connect your smartphone with your PC, then move both files to your phone’s internal SDcard.
- disconnect the phone from computer when the files are moved.
4.Power off the smartphone.
5.Boot the device into*Custom Recovery Mode.
6.First, create the NANDROID Backup for the installed ROM:
- CWM: select ”backup and restore” option, then use the backup to internal SDcard option. Confirm.
- TWRP: press Backup, select the system file you want to backup. Confirm.
7.Next, apply ‘factory reset’:
- CWM: select ‘wipe data/ factory reset’ and confirm.
- TWRP: press Wipe, then Factory Reset. Confirm.
8.Now you can finally install the Carbon AOSP Jelly Bean 4.3 zip:
- CWM: select install zip from sdcard. Locate the custom ROM file and confirm its installation.
- TWRP: press Install, then load the Carbon AOSP zip in TWRP. Confirm.
9.When the ROM is installed, repeat step 8 actions and flash the Gapps zip.
10.After both files are flashed you should return to the main Recovery screen. Reboot your smartphone.
11.Enter the Google Account details and take control over your device.
12.Test all the new features of your new ROM.
Is the site up yet?
sent from my Samsung Galaxy T999 Powered by Bean Stalk 4.3
Not sure if I'm missing something
doesn't connect to the network and the power button doesn't respond
I tried many times to root the phone, unfortunately i couldn't.
Special thanks to user destroyedbeauty, he adviced my ( in PM ) step by step how to do it, but still no success.I followed the steps very careful.
When i tried to root, i didn't check USB Debugging & Unknown Sources.
Should i ?
Is there a way to install apps which require root, on the phone with no root ?
Below are the steps i tried to root the phone, adviced by the mentioned user.
I rather recommend that you install an kernel with pre-configed root access (Doomkernel / Advanced Stock kernel / XzK-kernel) by using built-in Fastboot in Flashtool. By doing this method, do this!!!:
1) Download kernel ZIP from specific kernel thread in "Xperia Z (Original) Android Development" thread section. Take anyone of these below, I also link Advanced Stock Kernel if you want complete stock Sony kernel with added init.d / root / recovery add-on / built-in!;
a) Xz-Gaming v1.0
b) XzK-Kernel v11.0
c) Doomkernel v19
d) AdvancedStockkernel
OBS!! Choice latest kernel from list in each thread for getting latest kernel that is optimized and made for your installed FW. Otherwise, problems can occur..
2) Extract boot.img from downloaded ZIP and put boot-file in Flashtool > Firmwares. After this, copy the same zip to your phone external / internal-SD card. Leave it there and continue read..
3) Turn off your phone and hold volume up, then connect phone to USB-cable. Keep an eye on LED notify lamp, see if it blinking blue - then you're connected in fastboot mode between phone and PC!
4) Open up Flashtool and push on the "Bolt-Button". Select fastboot, then go to firmware subfolder in your Flashtool folder on HDD and select extracted boot.img. Read log in flashtool, read it carefully. If everything seems to be normal, disconnect your phone and boot it up.
5) Go into recovery mode by either hammering volume up / volume down button and then choice "Install ZIP" option. Search after your ZIP file in recovery that contains boot.img and wifi-specific modules (critical for getting working WIF / Bluetooth!!).
6) After completed flashing, wipe cache and Dalvik cache (Dalvik can be found under Advanced section in recovery).
7) Reboot and voilá! Enjoy your custom kernel!
I only tried with "AdvancedStockkernel"
After step 4, the display stays black, nothing happent, no boot, no Sony logo, nothing.
I want to mention one more think : when i unlocked the bootloader 2 days ago, i followed this link :
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
It was successful.On the next step I was asked to write my email / imei / etc !!! Everything went ok.
After that, i tried to root and something went wrong, so i flashed whole .67 FTF in flashmode, again. Now is stock
Is the bootloader still unlocked, after i flashed .67 ftf in flashmode ? Could that be the reason i can't root the phone ?
Should i try again to unlock the bootloader, before i start again to root ?
Please help me guys.
Thank you
nex_t said:
I tried many times to root the phone, unfortunately i couldn't.
Special thanks to user destroyedbeauty, he adviced my ( in PM ) step by step how to do it, but still no success.I followed the steps very careful.
When i tried to root, i didn't check USB Debugging & Unknown Sources.
Should i ?
Is there a way to install apps which require root, on the phone with no root ?
Below are the steps i tried to root the phone, adviced by the mentioned user.
I rather recommend that you install an kernel with pre-configed root access (Doomkernel / Advanced Stock kernel / XzK-kernel) by using built-in Fastboot in Flashtool. By doing this method, do this!!!:
1) Download kernel ZIP from specific kernel thread in "Xperia Z (Original) Android Development" thread section. Take anyone of these below, I also link Advanced Stock Kernel if you want complete stock Sony kernel with added init.d / root / recovery add-on / built-in!;
a) Xz-Gaming v1.0
b) XzK-Kernel v11.0
c) Doomkernel v19
d) AdvancedStockkernel
OBS!! Choice latest kernel from list in each thread for getting latest kernel that is optimized and made for your installed FW. Otherwise, problems can occur..
2) Extract boot.img from downloaded ZIP and put boot-file in Flashtool > Firmwares. After this, copy the same zip to your phone external / internal-SD card. Leave it there and continue read..
3) Turn off your phone and hold volume up, then connect phone to USB-cable. Keep an eye on LED notify lamp, see if it blinking blue - then you're connected in fastboot mode between phone and PC!
4) Open up Flashtool and push on the "Bolt-Button". Select fastboot, then go to firmware subfolder in your Flashtool folder on HDD and select extracted boot.img. Read log in flashtool, read it carefully. If everything seems to be normal, disconnect your phone and boot it up.
5) Go into recovery mode by either hammering volume up / volume down button and then choice "Install ZIP" option. Search after your ZIP file in recovery that contains boot.img and wifi-specific modules (critical for getting working WIF / Bluetooth!!).
6) After completed flashing, wipe cache and Dalvik cache (Dalvik can be found under Advanced section in recovery).
7) Reboot and voilá! Enjoy your custom kernel!
I only tried with "AdvancedStockkernel"
After step 4, the display stays black, nothing happent, no boot, no Sony logo, nothing.
I want to mention one more think : when i unlocked the bootloader 2 days ago, i followed this link :
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
It was successful.On the next step I was asked to write my email / imei / etc !!! Everything went ok.
After that, i tried to root and something went wrong, so i flashed whole .67 FTF in flashmode, again. Now is stock
Is the bootloader still unlocked, after i flashed .67 ftf in flashmode ? Could that be the reason i can't root the phone ?
Should i try again to unlock the bootloader, before i start again to root ?
Please help me guys.
Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45974001 try this. For rooting you just need to check uknown sources and usb debugging mode
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coolrevi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45974001 try this. For rooting you just need to check uknown sources and usb debugging mode
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks a million, it was working. Now my phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked, and i want to install a CWM / TWRP custom recovery.
Would you please explain it to me how i have to proceed ?
Thank you.
nex_t said:
Thanks a million, it was working. Now my phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked, and i want to install a CWM / TWRP custom recovery.
Would you please explain it to me how i have to proceed ?
Thank you.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40977606
Everything you need is in development section dude.. It's better to search instead of typing so much. Remember. just follow the procedure exactly..
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This thread will hold all questions about Rooting of Canvas 4.
Required Softwares that any canvas4 owner should have
canvas4 drivers- Download
new drivers32 bit - Download
64 bit-Download
flash tools - https://www.dropbox.com/s/8rlvzjcovxo7fgl/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.zip"]Download[/URL]
new drivers32 bit -Download
64 bit- Download
Motochopper -
link 1 - Motochopper Root Tool
link2 Alternate Link
supersu.zip - Click here
CWM RECOVERY(SP tools flashable)- Click here
RECOVERY(Mobile Uncle Image)-extract the cwm sp flash recovery and use same recovery.img
CANVAS4 stock recovery- Click Here
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TUTORIALS **installing xposed frameworks and gravitybox
All About Xposed
Rooting Canvas 4 A210 : (By V.K.A)
A Simple Youtube Video
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Installing CWM recovery
THROUGH SP FLASH TOOLS
Install the canvas4 drivers
Download and install SP flash tools to your PC also download and extract the Flashable CWM
Open Flash_tool.exe
Click Scatter-loading
Select MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt (for Canvas 4) found in extracted CWM
Click Download button or press F9
Shutdown your Canvas 4 and connect it with Micro USB to PC running the Flash Tool
See it flashing before your eyes and wait for a green circle to show up on your PC to indicate successful flashing.
Restart phone and Done!
THROUGH MOBILE UNCLE TOOLS(requires root...chk rooting procedure below)
download mobile uncle CWM..extract it and transfer RECOVERY.img to your phone's sd card
download mobile uncle toolkit from playstore and open it
select "update recovery" option and select the recovery.img file in your SD card
restart phone and done!
Rooting Canvas4
USING EXPLOIT:
using an exploit means using an available loophole in the firmware to root...this is done automatically by softwares like MOTOCHOPPER and FRAMAROOT
MOTOCHOPPER
Download MOTOCHOPPER and extract it to a folder in your PC
connect your phone to PC via USB cable
open the folder containing motochopper and start run.bat
a command prompt window will open...just follow onscreen steps
your mobile will reboot in some time....and DONE!!
FRAMAROOT(easiest method to root)
download framaroot app from the xda link given above
install framaroot and start the app
follow onscreen instructions
reboot phone done!NOTE: ROOTING WORKS WITH FRAMAROOT VERSION 1.5 and abv
WITHOUT USING EXPLOIT: this method doesnt use a loophole but forces the root on your device...which means this method is always successful...however you need CWM installed for this method...which can be easily installed using SP flash tools(see above)
FLASHING SUPERSU
install CWM by using the method of SP flash tool
download supersu.zip from above links transfer it to your SD card
boot into recovery using mobile uncle(just select boot into recovery option from the app) OR power off phone...turn it back on while holding both the volume keys along with the power key to boot into recovery
select "install zip from sdcard" "choose zip from sd card"
select supersu.zip and select select yes
reboot phone from the recovery main menu...DONE you are rooted!
Flashing a ROM
Through CWM Recovery
download the rom you want to download from the ROM list given below and transfer the zip file to sdcard
boot into recovery
wipe cache partition
wipe data/factory reset
advanced->clear dalvik cache
mounts and storage->format /system
select "install zip from sdcard"...."choose zip from sdcard" and select the zip file of the rom you just copied
after flashing finishes, reboot phone...the first booth after flashing every rom takes a long time...wait patiently....DONE...enjoy your new ROM!
THROUGH SP FLASH TOOL
same procedure as flashing CWM....just replace CWM with the downloaded SP FLASHABLE ROM
4> Unrooting Canvas4*
open supersu app in your app drawer
goto SETTINGS tab
select full unroot
restart phone and done
*just unrooting your phone wont put it back into warranty...you need to get it to absolute stock factory level to claim any warranty so BEFORE unrooting the phone
just flash the stock rom using SP flash tools from given link
##### Another mention: taking backup of your ROM using CWM
this can be important as if you mess up while using a custom rom or you end up in a soft brick..you can recover using the backup of your ROMi advise that after installing CWM you should first make a backup of your STOCK ROM so that you can have access ti full stock unroot anytime(just restore the stock back up and unroot using supersu...easy isnt it!! no need of dwlding any stock rom)to make backup
boot into CWM recovery
goto backup and restore
create backup->yes
reboot...done!the backup files are stored in internal memory/clockwork folderkeep a copy of this folder in your PC at all times for any emergency that may arise in future(make sure you delete this folder while sending the phone for servicing under warranty)
to restore the backup
boot into recovery
select backup and restore
select restore->date if the recovery
reboot done!
MODS AND TWEAKSPERFORMANCE TWEAKS!
1>pure performace x stock- https://www.dropbox.com/s/udvv4527gco5irx/PurePerformances™X_Stock.1.4.zip
2>supremacy script v3 -installer - https://www.dropbox.com/s/srmdrleri98k4x0/V3--SupremacyScript.zip
uninstaller(if the script creates bootloop flash this) - https://www.dropbox.com/s/45idxt4ms6fo8we/V3--ScriptUninstaller.zip3>
viper for android(audio tweak) -http://www.mediafire.com/download/cz6l67mk81zsyq4/ViPER4Android_FX_v2330.zip
TWEAKS:
1>X-reality engine-Download
2>Xposed frameworks- Download
3.Xposed Revert Patch- Download
I will simplify this thread in future. I know its bit complicated but will help you and me also cause getting too many messages asking for this.
Answer To All Your Questions About Rooting.
WILL ROOTING VOID MY WARRANTY? -yes it will
I CANNOT NAVIGATE THROUGH CWM RECOVERY? -use volume up and down keys to navigate and the power key to select
I lost/forgot my phone's pin/password/pattern -wipe data/factory from CWM if not rooted or CWM not installed...just boot into the stock recovery using the power and volume keys and wipe data from there....the volume keys are used for navigation and the OPTIONs soft capacitive key is for select.....
camera quality sux -install a third party camera...preferably LG camera or lenovo supercam
how to swap memory cards? -follow this tutorial here by cursed4eva http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSKW2l87Jy8or flash the swapper.zip from conditionzero rom
which driver to choose in viper?-the one with neon and cortex9
how to enable gravitybox and xposed-follow these steps1>install xposed frameworks and gravitybox from provided links2>open xposed frameworks and goto frameworks tab....click on install framework3>now goto modules tab in xposed frameworks...and tick gravitybox4>reboot phone......done!
8. how to swap and unswap memory cards? - use this to swap - https://www.dropbox.com/s/x41q1l5d415fcz6/swapper.zip -to unswap - https://www.dropbox.com/s/u7yj24jvdflleef/unswapper.zip
8>wallpapers for canvas 4here is a collection from various users of canvas4....hope you can add up to this collectionhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.232134836961025&type=1
WHAT IS ROOTING???(credits to Amit Taksali sir for this info)
ROOTING : WHAT IS IT?
The act of rooting is similar to yourself giving administrator privileges( as in your windows OS).
You gain access to root directory in system partition. In other words you gain total control on your device.
You may be familiar with Windows OS on your PC, so with windows or linux OS you have got guest user and an administrator. On your android device that you get out of the box the android OS comes only with guest user privileges and all the restrictions of it.
To gain access to administrator privileges and access system folder on your android device you need to root and this act is called ROOTING.
WHY TO ROOT?
If you dont have any other reason to root you should do it for the power of back ups. Tf something goes wrong with your device we normally do a factory-reset and will loose all our data and apps.
Setting-up your device again would be painstakingly boring and repetitive. Today we have various forms of back-ups that help us to restore our device as it was working perfectly before(for ex: an app named TITNIUM BACKUP gives you complete control on your apps).
After rooting flashing a custom recovery will help us a lot to make an nandroid backup of the complete ROM. The major benefit of flashing custom recovery is when flashing custom roms ad other customizations to our current rom. We can make an nandroid backup so that if something goes wrong , all we have to do is restore the nandroid backup and we still have a working device as it was before. We can also remove unwanted bloatware(pre-installed system apps) from our device and free up some space for other usefull apps.
Custom roms and custom recovery are more popular reasons for rooting. The best part of custom roms is that it can breath a new life to your ageing device and also boost the performance. Overclocking your cpu to get max performance can be done by rooting. If your burning through your battery you can undervolt the kernel and underclock the processor, to increase the battery life at the cost of performance.
There are tons of applications that requires root access such as TITANIUM BACKUP, ROOT EXPLORER, WIFI KILL, AD-FREE etc which comes with lots of power.
Now we may wonder why does the manufacturer holds back root access????????????
Most android users are influenced by the software or the user interface(UI) that the manufacturer applies on top of the vanilla android or pure android. Take an example of galaxy s3 and s4.
The manufacturer will provide the latest version of android on their latest device(s4) rather than an older device(s3). They may also hold back an update for older s3. By rooting we can get latest android through custom roms on our older devices(s3) which may attract the customers to buy cheaper s3 than s4. The manufacturers do not want to loose these customers and that is why they hold back root access.
By rooting our device we can also get the latest updates to our device before the manufacturer provides it officially. Sometimes the manufacturer stops updates for older devices as google did for galaxy nexus. But there are many custom roms that have provided the latest kitkat to those devices.
Here we have a huge benefit that the developers of custom roms are not held by any restrictions like the device manufacturers.
For example samsung can never provide you with beats audio or bravia engine to your samsung devices, but we can enjoy the awesome beats audio as well as bravia engine using custom roms.
They will provide you with custom roms that will give these special effects on your device.
WHAT ABOUT WARRANTY AND HARD BRICKS???
Most of the people are hindering to root their device because of damage to warranty. This is not an issue at all as you can completely UNROOT your device back to stock and send ot for warranty without any issues. Personall I have sent my canvas hd without any issues any problems and got it repaired many times .
Speaking about breaking your device, the chances are pretty slim. It mostly happens only when we dont follow correct instructions while flashing roms or playing with the root access. I the chances of bricking device are less than 0.1% once again if you get stuck on bootloop or something like that there are lots of developers on XDA and other forums who will help you to come out of these problems and restore your device to working coditions.
At the end of the day its your money, you have paid for it. When you cant take a PC with only guest user access then why take it with android. Use yor device completely and explore the complete power of android.
HAPPY ROOTING.
CUSTOM ROMScustom roms are modded systems/OS that are made for our device....these can improve our device's performance or looks.....different custom roms have different features...some are faster while some bring another device's UI to our device...advantages of custom rom-renews the cell if you are bored with the old softwares-in case of canvas4...some games dont work on the stock rom...so a custom rom comes in handy if you are a gamerdisadvantages-not all custom roms are perfect...there are certain bugs present in each...
Wow consolidated guide for rooting Great work @NeroD
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taralpan said:
Wow consolidated guide for rooting Great work @NeroD
Sent from my Wiko Stairway using XDA Free mobile app
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Thanx.. Will add a rom list soon.
thanks! i was waiting for this!
script uninstaller link not working.
also, which performance script gives a better effect - supremacy or pure performance
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! #Nihar Grt Work.... really appreciate that men....
CWM Link
Bro the link for CWM is not working...update it
n could tell me if the CWM recovery by masterawesome works or not? for me it always gets stuck on backing up boot image
IF THat is the case !
Prometheus1408 said:
Bro the link for CWM is not working...update it
n could tell me if the CWM recovery by masterawesome works or not? for me it always gets stuck on backing up boot image
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use only the working cwm
as master awesome's recovery is not complete yet i believe (don't know about others )
although i have been able to use it to backup ROM's but
can't say why not your and if you want to tell this to master awesome post a logcat mentioning him (master awesome ) in comments !
Nice work
Well done, very informative!
Root Micromax C4 v3
NeroD said:
This thread will hold all questions about Rooting of Canvas 4.
Required Softwares that any canvas4 owner should have
canvas4 drivers- Download
new drivers32 bit - Download
64 bit-Download
flash tools - https://www.dropbox.com/s/8rlvzjcovxo7fgl/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.zip"]Download[/URL]
new drivers32 bit -Download
64 bit- Download
Motochopper -
link 1 - Motochopper Root Tool
link2 Alternate Link
supersu.zip - Click here
CWM RECOVERY(SP tools flashable)- Click here
RECOVERY(Mobile Uncle Image)-extract the cwm sp flash recovery and use same recovery.img
CANVAS4 stock recovery- Click Here
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TUTORIALS **installing xposed frameworks and gravitybox
All About Xposed
Rooting Canvas 4 A210 : (By V.K.A)
A Simple Youtube Video
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installing CWM recovery
THROUGH SP FLASH TOOLS
Install the canvas4 drivers
Download and install SP flash tools to your PC also download and extract the Flashable CWM
Open Flash_tool.exe
Click Scatter-loading
Select MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt (for Canvas 4) found in extracted CWM
Click Download button or press F9
Shutdown your Canvas 4 and connect it with Micro USB to PC running the Flash Tool
See it flashing before your eyes and wait for a green circle to show up on your PC to indicate successful flashing.
Restart phone and Done!
THROUGH MOBILE UNCLE TOOLS(requires root...chk rooting procedure below)
download mobile uncle CWM..extract it and transfer RECOVERY.img to your phone's sd card
download mobile uncle toolkit from playstore and open it
select "update recovery" option and select the recovery.img file in your SD card
restart phone and done!
Rooting Canvas4
USING EXPLOIT:
using an exploit means using an available loophole in the firmware to root...this is done automatically by softwares like MOTOCHOPPER and FRAMAROOT
MOTOCHOPPER
Download MOTOCHOPPER and extract it to a folder in your PC
connect your phone to PC via USB cable
open the folder containing motochopper and start run.bat
a command prompt window will open...just follow onscreen steps
your mobile will reboot in some time....and DONE!!
FRAMAROOT(easiest method to root)
download framaroot app from the xda link given above
install framaroot and start the app
follow onscreen instructions
reboot phone done!NOTE: ROOTING WORKS WITH FRAMAROOT VERSION 1.5 and abv
WITHOUT USING EXPLOIT: this method doesnt use a loophole but forces the root on your device...which means this method is always successful...however you need CWM installed for this method...which can be easily installed using SP flash tools(see above)
FLASHING SUPERSU
install CWM by using the method of SP flash tool
download supersu.zip from above links transfer it to your SD card
boot into recovery using mobile uncle(just select boot into recovery option from the app) OR power off phone...turn it back on while holding both the volume keys along with the power key to boot into recovery
select "install zip from sdcard" "choose zip from sd card"
select supersu.zip and select select yes
reboot phone from the recovery main menu...DONE you are rooted!
Flashing a ROM
Through CWM Recovery
download the rom you want to download from the ROM list given below and transfer the zip file to sdcard
boot into recovery
wipe cache partition
wipe data/factory reset
advanced->clear dalvik cache
mounts and storage->format /system
select "install zip from sdcard"...."choose zip from sdcard" and select the zip file of the rom you just copied
after flashing finishes, reboot phone...the first booth after flashing every rom takes a long time...wait patiently....DONE...enjoy your new ROM!
THROUGH SP FLASH TOOL
same procedure as flashing CWM....just replace CWM with the downloaded SP FLASHABLE ROM
4> Unrooting Canvas4*
open supersu app in your app drawer
goto SETTINGS tab
select full unroot
restart phone and done
*just unrooting your phone wont put it back into warranty...you need to get it to absolute stock factory level to claim any warranty so BEFORE unrooting the phone
just flash the stock rom using SP flash tools from given link
##### Another mention: taking backup of your ROM using CWM
this can be important as if you mess up while using a custom rom or you end up in a soft brick..you can recover using the backup of your ROMi advise that after installing CWM you should first make a backup of your STOCK ROM so that you can have access ti full stock unroot anytime(just restore the stock back up and unroot using supersu...easy isnt it!! no need of dwlding any stock rom)to make backup
boot into CWM recovery
goto backup and restore
create backup->yes
reboot...done!the backup files are stored in internal memory/clockwork folderkeep a copy of this folder in your PC at all times for any emergency that may arise in future(make sure you delete this folder while sending the phone for servicing under warranty)
to restore the backup
boot into recovery
select backup and restore
select restore->date if the recovery
reboot done!
MODS AND TWEAKSPERFORMANCE TWEAKS!
1>pure performace x stock- https://www.dropbox.com/s/udvv4527gco5irx/PurePerformances™X_Stock.1.4.zip
2>supremacy script v3 -installer - https://www.dropbox.com/s/srmdrleri98k4x0/V3--SupremacyScript.zip
uninstaller(if the script creates bootloop flash this) - https://www.dropbox.com/s/45idxt4ms6fo8we/V3--ScriptUninstaller.zip3>
viper for android(audio tweak) -http://www.mediafire.com/download/cz6l67mk81zsyq4/ViPER4Android_FX_v2330.zip
TWEAKS:
1>X-reality engine-Download
2>Xposed frameworks- Download
3.Xposed Revert Patch- Download
I will simplify this thread in future. I know its bit complicated but will help you and me also cause getting too many messages asking for this.
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Bro m not able to root canvas 4 v3 official rom pls help
Bernay
Requirements for a 2ND ROM !!!
I want to ask something that i have previously installed speed v2 rom on my canvas 4 . now i want to install pure xperia z2 rom on my phone. So for that should i again root and install cwm revovery or just install rom from zip file ?? and should i delete some files of previous rom ?
Sorry for a silly question . as i am new for it
how to increase ram canvas 4 ?
How can I increase ram of micro ax canvas 4 ?
Link Error!
Blank page and Error-404 shows up when i try to open the link for Canvas 4 drivers and 64 bit drivers respectively. Please look into this issue. Regards.
CWM recovery (sp tool flashable) download link shows 'file not found'
Can u please reup that file.?
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I am on stock ROM 1.0 by neroD, gmail and google app, maps applications force closing what to do anyone help me.
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Hi... I am using stock ROM V3 1.0 SUCH some applications are not running force closing.
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Change Your Rom
rams225 said:
I am on stock ROM 1.0 by neroD, gmail and google app, maps applications force closing what to do anyone help me.
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---------- Post added at 01:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------
Hi... I am using stock ROM V3 1.0 SUCH some applications are not running force closing.
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Change Your Rom . I would Suggest PureXperia Z2 or Colossus v5. These Rom Don't have the issues you are facing.
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HiteshMakol said:
I want to ask something that i have previously installed speed v2 rom on my canvas 4 . now i want to install pure xperia z2 rom on my phone. So for that should i again root and install cwm revovery or just install rom from zip file ?? and should i delete some files of previous rom ?
Sorry for a silly question . as i am new for it
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You don't have to root and install CWM again as you have done it once. PureXperia Z2 is already rooted. You have to just install the rom from the zip file. Follow the installation instructions in this post . Good Luck
[Q&A] [Guide] [XAS] Xperia Unlocking bootloader, flashing ROMs/kernels (BPaul's 5.1.
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Very cool explanation
hitman-xda said:
This is a guide for XPERIA ACRO S (other xperia users can also reffer needed information)
[Below procedure looks lendy, but you'll just need max 30 minutes if you have every downloaded file.]
I make this guide for noobs as there weren't such guide (even for my first time of flashing ROM I didn't get any such guide, so I decided to make one)
This Guide is especially for flashing BPaul's 5.1.1 ROM
So here Iam giving detail process to install Bpauls 5.1.1 with every links needed.
we are going to take below steps;
1. unlocking bootloader
2. flashing kernel with recoveries
3. backing up stock rom
4. installing bpauls 5.1.1
Special Thanks;
@BPaul (for awesome ROM)
@cobrato (for stock kernel)
@jajb (for gapps)
NOTE: I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGED YOUR PHONE BY CROSS FLASHING OTHER ROMS,KERNELS ETC.
BELOW PROCESS IS SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED ON XPERIA ACRO S. AS NOOBS CAN MAKE MANY MISTAKES
I'AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DAMAGE. -DO AT YOUR OWN RISK-
-Here we START-
*_UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER_*
(unlocking bootloader will erase everything on your phone, i suggest you to take backup of your data)
First of all you need to take unlocking code from official sony website (link below)
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
after clicking on above link, on the page just scroll down
1.select your device
2.provide your imei
3.you'll get unlock code (save it properly)
Next you need to download minimal adb and fastboot (link below)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?pli=1
install it to your computer.
Now we have to connect phone in fastboot mode, follow below steps
1.Turn on usb debugging mode.
(setting > developer option > usb debugging)
2.Turn Off your Xperia Acro S
3.Press and Hold volume up button and then connect usb to computer.
(If you see Blue LED of phone, then everything is going right)
(Let your computer install essential fastboot drivers)
Now open minimal adb and fastboot (we installed previosly)
Type below command
-fastboot devices
-fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x(your unlock code without this brackets)
-fastboot reboot
DONE
(Now you have successfully unlocked your bootloader)
*_FLASHING KERNEL WITH RECOVERY'S_*
As you have STOCK ROM, you need to flash STOCK KERNEL with recoveries (link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309117
-The above kernel cantain CWN as well as TWRP
After opening above link, download respective kernel
Save the above downloaded kernel to fastboot folder on your computer.
-Get into fastboot mode and connect to computer.
(Press and Hold volume up button and then connect usb to computer).
Now open minimal adb and fastboot (we installed previosly)
Type below command
-fastboot devices
-fastboot flash boot kernel_62B196_acroS.elf
-fastboot reboot
DONE
(Now you have successfully flashed kernel with recovery)
*_BACKINGUP STOCK ROM_*
As you have successfully flashed kernel with recoverys, its easy to take a full backup of your system.
To enter into recovery follow below steps
1.To get into CWM reboot your phone, press volume up key for few times when the magneta LED appears.
(To navigate use volume buttons, for selecting use power button)
2.To get into TWRP reboot your phone and tap the screen for few times when the magneta LED appears.
3.Select Backup.
DONE
(Now you have successfully Backedup your ROM)
*_FLASHING ROM BPaul's 5.1.1_*
For Flashing This ROM your phone (Xperia Acro S) needs to be rooted (if your not, use towelroot app, for me it was the easiest way to root my phone)
and USB Debugging in developers option should be enabled.
A] Download ROM BPaul's 5.1.1 (link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799765&page=54#post60570826
-Extract the above downloaded ROM to your computer
(you'll see 2img files and 2recoveries)
B] Here you need to download acro s kernel (link below)
http://d-h.st/nJXM
C] Download below minimal GApps for 5.1.1 and copy it to your sdcard/ext_sdcard(link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-google-apps-minimal-edition-t2943330
(keep this downloaded kernel to above extracted folder)
Now to flash this rom you need to download FLashtool (link below)
http://d-h.st/Kb8
install the above downloaded Flashtool to your computer.
1.Now to flash recovery open the extracted ROM, and open recovery folder (2recoveries)
2.Pick your Recovery CWM or TWRP (TWRP Recommended) and copy it to internal storage of your phone.
3.Open minimal adb and fastboot
Type below command;
-adb shell
-su
(confirm popup su request from your phone)
-dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 OR dd if=/sdcard/cwm.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
Now you need to flash 2img files, to do so follow below steps
1.Open Flashtool
2.Click Flash button (Lightning icon, top left)
3.Select Fastboot mode
4.Reboot phone to fastboot (power off phone>push vol up key and connect usb)
5.Now in flashtool select SYSTEM to flash and open system.img (wait for 6 minimum minutes)
6.Now select KERNEL to flash and open boot_07_05_15.img
7.Now select REBOOT DEVICE INTO SYSTEM.
8.Open your respected recovery (CWM or TWRP)
9.Install>your downloaded gapps from sdcard/ext_sdcard
10.Wipe cache + Dalvic cache + Factory reset
11.Reboot
(Optional) : For rooting this ROM, just download SU, save it to your phone and install it manually with recovery. (link below)
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
For the first time it can take a looooong time to boot up. So just don't worry.
DONE
(You have successfully installed BPaul's 5.1.1)
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Explain the unique and wonderful brother, thank you
But there is a point I can't understand, come on for
Install the kernel
Put a link to the kernel and you try to access the file to download
They found three links and no! know which is better or more correct for installation
Thank you for all your explanations about the wonderful but if it is possible to make a video for us to install the ROM I was very thankful to you
A point I would like to inquire of the installation steps that I have created on installation after the formal system of the machine or from another custom
And you have to work the manure and how it works
I hope I haven't she disturbed you thanks
Wait for response from you, since I'm a wait to install this ROM
Great job thank you
THEGAME2 said:
Explain the unique and wonderful brother, thank you
But there is a point I can't understand, come on for
Install the kernel
Put a link to the kernel and you try to access the file to download
They found three links and no! know which is better or more correct for installation
Thank you for all your explanations about the wonderful but if it is possible to make a video for us to install the ROM I was very thankful to you
A point I would like to inquire of the installation steps that I have created on installation after the formal system of the machine or from another custom
And you have to work the manure and how it works
I hope I haven't she disturbed you thanks
Wait for response from you, since I'm a wait to install this ROM
Great job thank you
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Dude if you are on stock ROM then navigate to
settings > about phone > build number
(Download specific kernel from that three options that matches your build number and flash it)
About video tutorial,
I recently can't provide it because I'm on poor internet connection.
If you do every step carefully, you'll be done!
Let me know if you have any problem
Regards,
hitman-xda