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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!
HTC DESIRE SV FORUM:
This forum has been created for HTC Desire SV mobile users
This will help you in rooting , unroooting , unlocking boot loader , installing stock,custom rom , swapping memory , etc with htc desire sv
Unlocking boot loader and Rooting:
Post #2
Custom Rom:
Post #3
Common Questions and their answers:
Post #4
Getting back to mobile purchased:
Installing stock rom
Re-Swapping memory
Delete Superuser app
Re-lock bootloader
Post #5
Updates:
Swapping Int and Ext_sd
Bootloader unlock tool
Super SU update and pro version
HTC desir svTweaks
Recovery.img files and google drive
Installing an app as system app
Post #6
Modifications and embellishments:
Post #7
PRECAUTION (must read):
Post #8
Best Of Best:
Aroma File Manager(To use in recovery menu)
Aroma Font Manager(To use in recovery menu)
Post #9
Themes:
Post #15
FULL WIPE:
[includes: wipe data / factory reset + wipe cache partition + format / data + format cache + format system + wipe dalvik-cache (+ wipe battery stats)]
Post #52
Unlocking bootloader and Rooting
Unlocking BOOTLOADER
Things to Remember
o This guide is only for the HTC DESIRE SV. Do not attempt the following steps on any other device.
o The warranty will be voided after the unlock.
o Make sure your battery is charged to at least 80%.
o If you are unsure about any step, ask us in the comment section before proceeding further.
Thing to be Done
o All the files will be wiped after the unlock so take backup of all your important data.
o Enable USB debugging from the Developer options.
o Download and install the HTC Sync Manager from this link.
o Download Fastboot zip file from this link and extract the contents into a folder namedFastboot.
o Disable antivirus software on your system to avoid unnecessary interference.
Step-by-step Guide to Unlock HTC DESIRE SV Bootloader
o Go to the website www.htcdev.com and register yourself. Make sure to verify the email to complete the registration process.
o Login to the htcdev website and then go to the Unlock Bootloader page.
o Click the drop down devices list Under supported devices and select the option ‘All Other Supported Models‘. (select htc desire because htc desire sv will be not in the list)
o Click on ‘Begin Unlock Bootloader’ and select Yes on the confirmation screen.
o Acknowledge messages on the Legal Terms and click on ‘Proceed to Unlock Instructions’.
o The next page with unlocking bootloader instructions will give you 4 steps to follow: Disconnect mobile from the PC if connected and then switch off the device. Then pressVolume Down button and Power button to start the device in Bootloader mode. Once it’s in Bootloader screen, highlight Fastboot option and press the Power button. Then connect your HTC DESIRE SV to PC via USB cable.
o Click on Proceed to step 5. But it’s not required to follow the steps mentioned in the second page of htcdev site. Instead you go to the Fastboot folder which we have extracted earlier and hold the Shift key and at the same time right click on the free space. Select the option ‘Open command window here’.
o Windows command window will appear like ‘..\Fastboot>’. Now you need to enter the following command in the command line fastboot devices (This command will tell you whether your device is detected by your computer or not. If your device shows you can go ahead with the next step. If the device is not detected the command screen will not show any information and in this case you have to re-install the HTC Sync Manager and reboot your PC. Then redo the tutorial from the beginning.
o Keep open the command window. Then go to the third page of instruction in htcdev by clicking on ‘Proceed to Step 8‘ button.
o Follow the steps mentioned in the third page of htcdev site (from step 8 to step 10). When all the steps are done, click on Submit button.
o If all the steps are done properly you will get a message ‘Token Submitted Successfully!’ and the Unlock Key information is emailed to you.
o Open the email from HTC and download the attached file named ‘Unlock_code.bin’.
o Once the download is done copy the ‘Unlock_code.bin’ file to Fastboot folder.
o Now go back to the command window and the following command: fasboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
o Now the HTC DESIRE SV will get a message to Unlock bootloader. Press Volume up and select YES, then press Power button to confirm the action.
o Your HTC DESIRE SV will now restart and ask to complete the factory reset process. You can now disconnect your device from the PC.
That’s all! You have successfully Unlocked the Bootloader of your HTC DESIRE SV. Now you can root and install Custom ROMs on your device without any issues.
ROOTING HTC DESIRE SV:
1.)Dowload android.rar from link
2.)download superuser.zip from link
3.)Rooting:
[steps:]
*switch off your mobile
*click volume down and power button simultaneously to enter boot menu
*click fastboot
*connect your device to pc via usb
*it will be appearing fastboot usb in the mobile
*extract downloaded file to c:\
*copy super user.zip to your external sd card
*click winkey+r and type cmd to enter command prompt
*type cd\
*type cd android to enter into c:\android where the files are present
*type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
*you will get success notification in command prompt
*type fastboot reboot-bootloader
*click recovery
*wait for few minutes it wil show entering recovery... and it wil enter black screen after 2 minutes it wil enter recovery
*click install zip via sd card
*select zip file from external sd
*click yes to install
*congratulation your HTC DESIRE SV mobile is rooted now
Custom rom(htc desire sv)
INSTALLING CUSTOM ROM:
1. Fill the firmware to the memory card. (No need to unpack)
2. Turn off the phone. We take out the battery and insert back. Turn it pinching button VolDown + Power.
3.Select Fastboot, select Recovery, get into the menu CWM Recovery.
4.Use volume keys to select backup and restore and select backup. Wait for 5-10 minutes. CWM Recovery creates a backup of your system in the card catalog type clockworkmod / backup / date backup. Rename this directory is not recommended! To organize the directory must to 1GB of free space. If necessary, it can be transferred to and stored on a computer folder with preservation of architecture. Then, when you install custom firmware failed or that fails, you will always be able to restore the original state of the system: backup and restore → restore → select → confirm by Power button.
5. After a successful backup system, go to the firmware kernel.
From the archive IMG Galickijj sews kernel (boot.img) is mandatory. (manual firmware kernel header)
After flashing the kernel go to Fastboot, select Recovery, get into the menu CWM Recovery.
proceed to the cleaning system (Wipe, Wipe), the cache from the old firmware.
choose in CWM Recovery point to:
- wipe Data / factory reset
Advanced / wipe dalvik cache
Go back to the main menu CWM Recovery.
6. Go directly to the installation of the firmware. To do this, select the menu item CWM Recovery
- install ZIP from sdcard → Choose ZIP from sdcard
- choose a file
- confirm by Power button
After installing CWM Recovery will show you the message
Install from sdcard complete.
Doing a reboot.
Be patient, the first load system is long, wait about 5-10 minutes until the system is booted.
custom rom list:
Mod Edit: Links removed for warez:
6. Do not post warez.
If a piece of software requires you to pay to use it, then pay for it. We do not accept warez nor do we permit any member to request, promote or describe ways in which Warez, cracks, serial codes or other means of avoiding payment, can be obtained. This is a site of developers, i.e. the sort of people who create such software. When you cheat a software developer, you cheat us as a community
Common Questions and their answers
Q1.
WiFi not working after installing custom Rom :
#switch off you mobile
#get into fastboot by pressing power and volume down button
#go to command prompt and navigate to c:\android where sdk files downloaded from post #1 is present
#copy boot.img from custom rom installed to c:\android
#in cmd type fastboot flash boot boot.img
#after getting success , reboot your phone
$##$ Your wifi will be working now
Q2.
How to s-off HTC Desire sv?
Many people were trying to find how to s-off and if you try by another other method it's may lead your device bricking.
Q3.
When I delete a file in system/app or some root files it deleted and after reboot it's there?
Well, then the only conclusion that a temporary root access still can live, but without S-off you cant make sense to remove the application so as to restore...
Q4.
Is Jellbean rom available for HTC desire sv or how to upgrade to jelly bean?
Jelly bean rom is currently un available and many forum developers were developing rom as rom porting fails with htc desire sv it will take some time .....
Q5.
In ClockworkMod recovery_menu my screen is slighly left when I press down and it comes back to normal when I press the down button again .... Is the problem on my mobile?
If you mean when you click on the menu items that shift...It is normal feature of the ClockworkMod recovery. No worries
Getting back to mobile purchsed
This will help you in getting back your mobile which you have purchased.
The steps involved here are:
Installing stock rom without root permissions
(or)
To delete SuperUser app and
To re-swap memory(If you haven't installed any custom rom)
(and)
Re-locking bootloader
Installing stock rom without root permissions:
If u have stock rom of your mobile backed up anyway it won't be useful because it's rooted.
So download stock rom from here:
LINK1
LINK2
Refer Post #48 for stock ROM (2 Versions)
Rom info:
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copy to your ext_sd card and flash it via recovery
Re-Locking bootloader:
put your phone in bootloader mode:
Switch OFF your phone.
Press and hold “Volume down + Power button” together until your phone boots into bootloader mode.
Select Fastboot using the Power button.
Use the Volume buttons to go up & down and Power button to select the highlighted option in the bootloader mode.
Connect your phone to the PC with a USB Cable.
Open the fastboot folder c:\android
Then open a Command prompt window inside the fastboot folder.
To do this → “Shift + Right Click” on any empty white space inside the folder and select the ‘Open command window here’.
Type the following in the command prompt window:
fastboot devices
This is to ensure that your device is detected, if nothing appears on screen with this command, then it means you don’t have the proper drivers installed on your PC. And if that’s the case you should download and install/re-install the HTC Sync software given in Step 1.1
Now type the following command to re-lock your HTC One X bootloader
fastboot oem lock
That’s all. Your phone’s bootloader is now re-locked and it’ll reboot automatically
To confirm, boot into bootloader mode and you’ll see “RELOCKED” written with a pink highlight at the top of the screen
To re-swap memory(int_sd and ext_sd)
download this file: Link
copy to ext_sd card
Flash via recovery
To delete SuperUser app(system):
Downlaod this file: Link
copy to ext_sd card
Flash via recovery
Updates
Swapping Internal_SD and Ext_sd in HTC DESIRE SV
Download this file and place it on your external card(keep a back up of your sd and ext_sd as the contents wil be deleted fully):
Link
Steps:
1.)go into recovery mode
2.)click select zip from sd card and browse the file
3.)click yes to install
4.)It will take few seconds
5.)go back and click reboot now.
6.)install all apps that you have backed up
7.)now you have successfully swapped ext_sd and int_sd
Note:
Don't rename the file you have downloaded or don't edit the contents..
HTC Boot loader unlock tool:
Link to download
follow onscreen instructions to unlock boot loader
Super Su Update Pro:
Link :
6. Do not post warez.
If a piece of software requires you to pay to use it, then pay for it. We do not accept warez nor do we permit any member to request, promote or describe ways in which Warez, cracks, serial codes or other means of avoiding payment, can be obtained. This is a site of developers, i.e. the sort of people who create such software. When you cheat a software developer, you cheat us as a community
HTC DESIRE SV google drive(my files):
Link
Recovery.img files:
Here comes recovery.img files working on HTC desire sv.The stock version is named as stock_recovery and other two clockword mod recvoery versions working on desire sv are 6.0.2.8(touch version and keys version) and 6.0.3.2(touch version)
Links for downloading:
download.........
HTC Desire sv tweaks:
This helps in improving our performance, hardware acceleration, the search interval Wi-Fi networks, saving battery power, a smoother interface, improved the quality of photo, audio and video recording camera, etc.
"VSV_Tweaks" tweaks build.prop (Tweaking )
Installation :Before installing make backup! 1. copy the file to memory card 2. reboot into Recovery 3. In the Recovery menu, select the item advanced -> wipe dalvik cache 4. Select an option in Recovery - install zip from sd card 5. Specify the path to the file VSV_Tweaks 6. Reboot your phone, when installation is complete.
Who does not like to install the patch build.prop (stock) or restore the backup.
Links:
VSV_tweaks.zip
build.prop.zip
Installing an app as system app:
1. Download the archive.
2. Open it (I used winrar.)
3. Add the desired installation file (*. Apk) in the folder system / app in the archive and save it.
4. * do not touch anything..
5. Copy the zip to our microSD card .
5. Run the phone to recovery
6. Select install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard, choose zip and clock yes to install.
7. select go back(after successful installation)
8. select Reboot System now to reboot your phone
Modifications and embellishments for HTC Desire SV T326e
This post contains:
Wallpapers
Icons
Themes
Fashion dialer
Fashion keyboard
Wallpapers:
Sense 5 wall papers
Themes:
Classic theme:
Link
Sense 5 Theme
Link
Themes continued in Post #15
will be updated soon
Precaution
PRECAUTION for Brick(HTC DESIRE SV)
This is really a necessary post which will help you how to prevent yourself from your mobile getting bricked
Mostly many people have told that volume down and power button pressing to enter recovery made my mobile brick and this is a main cause for getting bricked, because many people will press volume up/down and power sometimes it may make your hardware fail.
so to prevent this we have used techniques to get your mobile to fastboot without using buttons,just connect mobile via PC via USB on any mode(charge only,media storage)
Download this file
Link to download
and
Run fastboot.bat to enter fastboot
Run stock_recovery.bat to install stock recovery.img
Run cwm_recovery.bat to install cwm_recovery.img ( U can also replace cwm_recovery.img by any version supported for the device)
These files should be usually placed in c:\android as all the procedures are following steps with that.
BACK UP ROM:
Even backing up rom is necessary thing. a copy of backed_up rom should be in PC
If something went bad with installing custom rom , you can easily roll back to previous rom which you have backed up
Best of Best
Now this Post if for Aroma File manager and Aroma Font manager:
What is Aroma file manager:
Android Recovery was powerful system. But it was pain when it come to managing your file system
But now AROMA File manager is available for everyone to do this common tasks.
So you can access files through a file manager in recovery menu called Aroma File manager
What is Aroma Font manager:
It's hard to Change fonts on a S-ON device as the files replaces in system will not be permanent.
This made easier by Aroma Font Installer
Fonts Available:
- Android Logo
- Gingerbread Stock
- MeeGo
- Nokia Pure View Font
- Roboto(Stock)
- Ubuntu
- Windows Phone 7
- Sony Xperia S
How to Use:
1. Download and copy the file in your SDcard.
2. Boot on Recovery.
2. Choose install zip from SDCARD.
Download:
Aroma_Font_Manager
Aroma_File_Manager
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INSTALLING CUSTOM ROM:
1. Fill the firmware to the memory card. (No need to unpack)
2. Turn off the phone. We take out the battery and insert back. Turn it pinching button VolDown + Power.
3.Select Fastboot, select Recovery, get into the menu CWM Recovery.
4.Use volume keys to select backup and restore and select backup. Wait for 5-10 minutes. CWM Recovery creates a backup of your system in the card catalog type clockworkmod / backup / date backup. Rename this directory is not recommended! To organize the directory must to 1GB of free space. If necessary, it can be transferred to and stored on a computer folder with preservation of architecture. Then, when you install custom firmware failed or that fails, you will always be able to restore the original state of the system: backup and restore → restore → select → confirm by Power button.
5. After a successful backup system, go to the firmware kernel.
From the archive IMG Galickijj sews kernel (boot.img) is mandatory. (manual firmware kernel header)
After flashing the kernel go to Fastboot, select Recovery, get into the menu CWM Recovery.
proceed to the cleaning system (Wipe, Wipe), the cache from the old firmware.
choose in CWM Recovery point to:
- wipe Data / factory reset
Advanced / wipe dalvik cache
Go back to the main menu CWM Recovery.
6. Go directly to the installation of the firmware. To do this, select the menu item CWM Recovery
- install ZIP from sdcard → Choose ZIP from sdcard
- choose a file
- confirm by Power button
After installing CWM Recovery will show you the message
Install from sdcard complete.
Doing a reboot.
Be patient, the first load system is long, wait about 5-10 minutes until the system is booted.
custom rom list:
1.) custom firmware IMG Galickijj for HTC Desire SV based on 1.07.401.6 ICS 4.0.4 :
Link to download:
custom firmware IMG Galickijj for HTC Desire SV based on 1.07.401.6 ICS 4.0.4 HTC Sense 4.1
Features:
Root core
applications Root
Deodexed & Zipaligned
Memory optimization it right now
(with the ability to move applications to the SD
when connected to a PC otkryvaetsya only SD)
Support Init.d scripts
Ramdisk
EXT4
Zipalign mount system partitions
improved picture quality and 100%
GPU accelerated
reduction "lags" when dialing to improve responsiveness of the screen
improved battery saving
Android debugging icon is removed to improve the video quality of some errors in applications
improve the speed of the Internet
to improve reading speed SD
GPS is optimized
SystemUI Mod
Sound lock / unlock
Advanced Topics
Fixed calculator
changed Boot animation
You can put embellishment
Ad Blocking applications
, etc.
Applications(extra):
QuickPanel
Quick Settings Panel
EsFileExplorer
EsTaskManager
SuperSU
Adobe Flash Player
BusyBox Pro
2.)Firmware FULL DEODEX for HTC Desire SV cid HTC_A48
Link To download:
Firmware FULL DEODEX for HTC Desire SV cid HTC_A48
Features:
* brushed rom
* full deodex
* installed necessary tools
* root - system patch
* LiDRoiD Quick Access Toolbar - system patch
* battery in 1% increments - system patch
* pre installed stock + new themes
* memory are reversed, and the built-in SD - System Patch
* patch calculator
Applications(extra):
SuperUser
TotalCommander
TimeSyncPro
RootExplorer
Calculator - (human)
SambaFilesharing
QuickSetting panel LiDRoiD
***** patch system means that it in no way can affect your resources, i.e guzzle battery, etc. etc.
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The download speed is limited on that site. Please upload it to google drive or yandex disk.
karaman_deniz said:
The download speed is limited on that site. Please upload it to google drive or yandex disk.
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google drive link updated for 2nd rom but for 1st rom it's uploded by another persona nd i don't have google drive link. i'm sorry
can the themes b installed on any htc non rooted phone?
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can you upload more themes ..i am looking for these themes forever!! Thank you so very much
getting back to mobile purchased
can u pls tell me the procedure for restoring...I extracted the stock rom into external sd..after that in recovery mode I choose restore and install...but it is nt working..pls help...
Here are some themes for sense 4.1(no root needed)
Yellow theme:
Link to download...
Matte theme:
Link to download...
Retro theme
Link to download
Tron theme
Link to download
Beats by dre theme
Link to download
Holiday theme
Link to download
All credits go to the developer of the themes..I am just posting theme..
kulveer007 said:
can u pls tell me the procedure for restoring...I extracted the stock rom into external sd..after that in recovery mode I choose restore and install...but it is nt working..pls help...
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step1:
Download and Copy the file to external sd card...
step2:
There are two types of files available
if the file is .zip select install zip from sd vard and browse the .zip file and click yes to install
if the file is in folder (system. tar,boot.img,data.tar,etc...) you have to copy the folder(name wil be date and time) to clockworkmod\backup\ and go to recovery and choose restore/back up and click restore and choose the folder
Hit thanks if i helped you
zerohunk said:
can the themes b installed on any htc non rooted phone?
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can you upload more themes ..i am looking for these themes forever!! Thank you so very much
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yeah uploaded more and even more themes will be uploaded soon
Cant restore
bro i download CWM Recovery_Stock(root)_HTC_Desire_SV.rar...and copy folder (with date and time) in cloakwrk/backup...in recovery i choose backup and restore then restore...then i selected the folder...after a minute it is showin cant open /cache/recovery/last_log...
thank you very much for all your documents which is translated from russian forum and your devolopment. you are the only one devoloper who works on desire sv. this thread is awesome for users. i tried your way to root my device and i succeed, thank you again. i will customize my device with your tweaks,custom roms exc.
edit: so which is your recommended rom ? deodex or the other?
edit2: sorry for my bad english
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kulveer007 said:
bro i download CWM Recovery_Stock(root)_HTC_Desire_SV.rar...and copy folder (with date and time) in cloakwrk/backup...in recovery i choose backup and restore then restore...then i selected the folder...after a minute it is showin cant open /cache/recovery/last_log...
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Dude you have to extract that file to clockworkmod/backup\folder(where the folder name will be date and time of back up)
then in recovery menu select backup and restore--->restore-->select the folder-->click yes to install
happy day
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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Wow consolidated guide for rooting Great work @NeroD
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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
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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.
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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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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
Hello hello,
this will be my "live" thread of bringing AICP 13.1 to my xperia z1c, I found some Guide's that I will follow and I will share with you all the links and knowledge I gained as a newbie that I used to understand and fix my problems on the way.
Maybe this will help you, too.
Main Tutorial: LINK
Target of all this: LINK
My Device:
Sony XPERIA Z1C, 14.6.A.1.236 , Lollipop 5.1.1
My best hint: read carefully, take your time to understand what you're trying to do and do your own research!
Hopefully you will get a aicp custom rom out of it.
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General information: Android 5.1.1 cannot be rooted due to its high security standards, therefore we will downgrade to a lower security stock rom and create root access there. Root access will be needed as well as an unlocked bootloader to install real recovery (TWRP) which is the tool to flash custom roms like aicp. But the aicp custom rom will not have a good working camera, don't ask me why, but the camera seems to be a really difficult thing from the point of developer's view, let's accept this. Aside of that disadvantage, this custom rom is a very nice software and it makes my z1c kind of new. I don't use my camera anyway often at all.
During all this flashing thing I had a very big ??? while implementing real recovery. I was able to flash the .236.ftf but not the openbootloader.ftf as described in section 5 in the main tutorial. The result was twrp boot failed.
Error description:
flash .236.ftf works
flash openbootloader fails
flash twrp works
boot twrp fails
boot stock rom works
My solution:
I restarted from scratch and finally with the kind of messed up secquenceI got it:
flash .236.ftf works
flash openbootloader fails
flash twrp works
boot twrp fails
flash openbootloader works
flash twrp works
boot twrp works
UPDATE 06.12.2018 as a solution for REAL RECOVERY with working camera <<< RECOMMENDED
0. boot into rom works
1. flash openbootloader works
2. boot into rom works
3. flash .236.ftf works
4. boot into rom & check camera works
3. flash twrp ( business as usal ) works
4. boot twrp ( First boot is damn important, don't miss it! Press Vol- & Power, wait for vibration, release Power & keep Vol- until twrp boots up ) works
5. full wipe, flash aicp-rom, flash gapps, flash magisk-root, boot system works
6. enjoy Oreo 8.1 & camera check !!! works !!!
This routine worked straight forward for me where I started from scratch with my second device.
Flashing aicp was pretty easy, good to know for flashing the rom was full wipe = advanced wipe and select everything except of micro sd
To complete my aicp 13.1 Oreo 8.1 device the camera problem has to be fixed ( Saving the taken picture fails, display goes into freeze, no chance to solve this with camera mods, camera apps )
But @lm089 gave me the right hint, and finally this was my solution! Thanks again @lm089!!
Have fun with your new >> SONY XPERIA Z1 COMPACT <<
How to update TWRP
1. Turn Off your device
2. Start device in fastboot mode by connecting via usb cable to your pc and press Vol- until blue led tuns on
3. use fastboot flash recovery twrp.img to flash it
4. boot twrp ( This first boot is damn important, don't miss it! Press Vol- & Power, wait for vibration, release Power & keep Vol- until twrp boots up ) works
How to update to aicp 14.0 pie 9.0
starting with the running and latest aicp 13.1 oreo 8.1 rom above I just followed the Instructions here. As a specialty I had to install the Magisk Manager App manually into the rom to get root. Downloading supersu.apk from www.supersuroot.org works fine as well.
Your fastboot connection doesnt work for some reason though u had this workin fine in the past? maybe u had a windows update. install your drivers again.
>> LETS KEEP THIS DEVICE ALIVE <<
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More helpful links that I used:
Debug apps by creating logs
what is adb? an xda tutorial
ADB working Download Link and ADB Article on xda
xda flashtool error during setup: click
[NOOBIE] Basic adb commands and device partition overview
Latest TWRP 3.2.3-0 for z1c
root solution using flash tool
Restore DRM functionality after UB
If TA Backup dry restoration restoration fails: Solution and Download *.dll
Boot into recovery or fastboot mode
How to install TWRP
Magisk beats superSU
How to Install Custom ROM using TWRP for Android!
change boot animations
[TUTORIAL] Design Your Own Bootanimation
Backup & Restore Your ROM With TWRP
Terminology: odex and deodex
If the camera goes into freeze or saving the picture fails: This was my solution! /// But you better go straight with the steps of my update 06.12.2018, field tested!
THANKS A LOT TO @colaigor for his [BEGINNERS GUIDE]
Ok. So i dont have much time now but i can give some short directions.
1. Get unlock codes from sony for bootloader unlock
2. Instal adb and fastboot at your system(PC)
3. Instal z1c drivers
4. Instal flashtool
5. Unlock bootloader,root,flash recovery(search forum for "real recovery" ),flash root solution
6. Flash wanted rom,gaps
P.P. On second thought u dont need flashtool. All can be done with adb and fastboot commands from terminal
There is one thing I don't understand:
what is the difference between FLASHING REAL RECOVERY and FLASHING FAKE RECOVERY?
What I read is, that in both cases I get TWRP but on different partitions (real = Recovery Partition, fake = Boot partition) but do I need both or do I choose just on of them?
derjango said:
There is one thing I don't understand:
what is the difference between FLASHING REAL RECOVERY and FLASHING FAKE RECOVERY?
What I read is, that in both cases I get TWRP but on different partitions (real = Recovery Partition, fake = Boot partition) but do I need both or do I choose just on of them?
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Real recovery have its own partition(after that update to bootloader). Custom recovery dont have that and its stored somewhere else(FOTA,onetime boot image , etc). Choose real recovery. New stuff works good with it.
Ok thank you :good:
flashtool log of openbootloader.ftf failed:
01/015/2018 13:15:58 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
01/017/2018 13:17:19 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact(D5503). FW release : 1. Customization : openbootloader
01/017/2018 13:17:19 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
01/017/2018 13:17:19 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
01/017/2018 13:17:19 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
01/017/2018 13:17:20 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
01/017/2018 13:17:20 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
01/017/2018 13:17:20 - INFO - Reading device information
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solved, I skipped step 5.2, flashing the .236.ftf in advance
but how can I start TWRP?
doesnt work with POWER + Vol-, vibrate & release power
I tried to flash the following recovery solution using this command:
smartphone in fastboot mode (blue LED enabled)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
TWRP from step 5.1 of the GUIDE
TWRP 3.0.2
My formerly flashed .236.ftf rom works fine, but I cant start TWRP the device goes directly to my rom
zlata said:
Real recovery have its own partition(after that update to bootloader). Custom recovery dont have that and its stored somewhere else(FOTA,onetime boot image , etc). Choose real recovery. New stuff works good with it.
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Thats where I'm stuck right now, any ideas how to fix?
okay got it, basically i do not know what the problem is but:
after BLU
flash .236 :good:
flash openbootloader
flash twrp :good:
--> failed to install openbootloader and probably thus twrp failed
solution: I skipped to flash .236 as recommended by the author of the GUIDE (step 5.2)
flash open bootloader :good:
flash twrp :good:
--> failed to start twrp, though it was installed successfully
flash .236 :good:
flash openbootloader (failed again, but it's already on the device and I guess I could have skipped this here)
flash twrp :good:
first boot of twrp is successful :good:
And basically the author explained it in his text, FIRST INSTALL OPEN BOOTLOADER BEFORE WRITING STH TO RECOVERY PARTITION
I think you should use Aicp 14 pie instead of 13.1 Oreo
I feel Aicp 14 PIE is very stable and flash port camera stock this link https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/port-stock-camera-nougat-roms- t3628791
Nice thread, thank you! Wish I had that when I started rooting and flashing
@lm089 Haha it's quite some work to get into it, right? I just saw that we are running on the same device & custom rom, how did you solve the issue with the not working camera? I'm still reading stuff about some mod, but I'm curious and open for tested solutions on z1c
best, dj
derjango said:
how did you solve the issue with the not working camera? I'm still reading stuff about some mod, but I'm curious and open for tested solutions on z1c
best, dj
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Had this situation twice with 2 different oreo ROMs. Both times I solved it following a rather strange sounding suggestion I found on the AICP 13.1 discussion thread. The basic idea is to go back to a stock Sony ROM. Boot into it and make sure the camera is working which for me was the case both times. Then - if necessary - re-root your phone (on first occasion I flashed a pre-rooted .236 version but that caused some extra trouble so next time I decided to flash an unrooted version). And from then on it's the standard way as you described it in your OP.
Good luck!
Okay, thanks a lot for your hint! Unfortunately the camera mod didn't fix the problem, my android-task for this evening is defined:
AICP 13.1 Oreo 8.1 on z1c, root, ulb, magisk 17.1
1. backup my system (done)
2.0 flash stock rom lollipop 5.1.1 (14.6.A.1.236.ftf) with flashtool via usb (done),booting the os for the first time takes quite long (~10m), check camera in the os (done)
interesting fact: recovery is deleted by flashing the rom via flashtool - I thought I can go the lazy way and skip the step of installing twrp again into recovery
2.1 okay, let's do it: install twrp (done) and boot into twrp, NOT into ROM!! (done) (Vol- & Power, wait for vibration & release Power but keep Vol- until TWRP starts up)
3. flash aicp 13.1 following this (full wipe as an advanced wipe: select all EXCLUDING THE SD STORAGE)
Again here, I recognized the first boot of the rom takes quite longer.
4. check camera (done)
!!!! IT WORKS !!!!
(I did it two times)
alright, lets start flashing my second device - now I know how to do it
Thanks guys!!
derjango said:
!!!! IT WORKS !!!![/SIZE]
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Weird, isn't it?
lm089 said:
Weird, isn't it?
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Totally But hey, it's a solution
btw @lm089, boots your ota-updater directly into twrp and start the flashing procedure? In my case I had to boot twrp manually and flash the zip manually, too
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btw @lm089, boots your ota-updater directly into twrp and start the flashing procedure? In my case I had to boot twrp manually and flash the zip manually, too
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No, updater is booting into recovery, doing a nandroid backup and wiping caches (because I told it to), then flashing and finally rebooting into system. All by itself :good:
I remember having trouble with that in the past though. Do you by any chance have an SD card formatted as adoptable storage?
lm089 said:
No, updater is booting into recovery, doing a nandroid backup and wiping caches (because I told it to), then flashing and finally rebooting into system. All by itself :good:
I remember having trouble with that in the past though. Do you by any chance have an SD card formatted as adoptable storage?
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Yes, its used as an external storage
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Yes, its used as an external storage
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ok, that's something different; adoptable storage means that your SD or part of it is setup to extend internal storage. If you can access all of your SD from TWRP then it is indeed formatted a external storage.
1) How to unlock bootloader:
https://developer.sony.com/develop/...ed/unlock-bootloader/how-to-unlock-bootloader
2) Download Platform-tools (adb & fastboot) r.26.0.2 as latests version does not work (or just for me):
https://xiaomifirmware.com/downloads/download-platform-tools-adb-fastboot-r-26-0-0/
3) Download TWRP 3.2.3-0 https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603854057 and place file in Platform Tools folder on PC
4) Restart in fastboot mode and flash revovery:
fastboot flash recovery Z1C_twrp_3.2.3-0.img
fastboot reboot
5.1) Download AICP Oreo 8.1 http://dwnld.aicp-rom.com/device/amami/WEEKLY/aicp_amami_o-13.1-WEEKLY-20181204.zip and place file in Platform Tools folder on PC
5.2) Download Gapps Pico https://opengapps.org/?download=false&arch=arm&api=8.1&variant=pico and place file in Platform Tools folder on PC
5.3) Download stable Magisk 17.1 https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v17.1/Magisk-v17.1.zip place file in Platform Tools folder on PC
6.1) Load TWRP. Advance>ADB Sideload (for Oreo)
adb sideload aicp_amami_o-13.1-WEEKLY-20181204.zip
(do not restart)
6.2) Repeat Advance>ADB Sideload (for Gapps)
adb sideload open_gapps-arm-8.1-pico-2018XXXX.zip
(do not restart)
6.3) Repeat Advance>ADB Sideload (for Magisk)
adb sideload Magisk-v17.1.zip
(restart)
hi i am using note 5 ai 6/64 gb with stable chinese rom miui 10.2.1..now i want to shift to global rom..after unlocking bootloader what are the steps i should follow?
download the global rom version of 10.2.1 from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/received-9-5-17-ota-update-t3813192
if you boot is unlocked (finally) (after many days of waiting period)
put the 1.6gb rom in sdcard or otg
then using any good recovery ( i am using orange fox 8.3-2) https://sourceforge.net/projects/orangefox/files/whyred/
extract it and there will be recovery.img file
connact Rn5p in fastboot mode and boot recovery from minimal adb and fastboot window
fasboot boot (& drag drop recovery.img in the terminal window from extracted folder) and press enter ,
device will show MI logo, if your 1.6gb rom is in OTG drive then NOW is the time to connect you OTG before ORANGEFOX logo appear, otherwise it won't read properly.
for clean flash wipe /data /system /cache /internalstorage /delvik etc
then come back to install and from sdcard' or OTG flash the 1.6gb globalrom of 10.2.x once done
reboot atleast till MIUI setup screen
if you wana ROOT
boot back into recovery ( same steps) and
1. take BACKUP OF YOUR BOOT SECTOR, it may backup in your sdcard or OTG drive
and now flash the following
1. lazyflasher.zip (search for Redmi5 / note5A / Note5Pro on XDA) (its a small zip file)
2. flash magisk 17.1 (i dont recomend 18.0 since they have changed the script, and later no rcovery can extract RAMDISK folder from boot sector unless you RE-FLASH the whole rom.
first couple of boots may goto reboot but it should come to miui setup again.
if anything goes wrong,
reboot in to recovery again! and restore the BOOT sector, it will UNDO the lazyflash and Magisk
now, magisk 17x does say that it tries to disable DMvarity so try flashing ONLY MAGISK. for root.