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For LENOVO Ideaphone A880 with MT6582 Quad core issues and firmware upgrade.. Rooting for A880 model
New model A889 firmware is available for download contact OP :99% similar firmware to A880 except for build.prop now A889 is at build S017.
UPDATE For 10-April-2014 version S027 for A880 has been completed by MANNUR . This is based on OTA latest
Flash TWRP recovery then flash the S027 update zip it will NOT delete the data (or installed 3rd party apps)
then flash the second portion to put in GMail /YouTube/Google calendar/Talk
Instructions and download links in PDF documents with links on NEEDROM sites
The TWRP recovery can be flashed through MobileUncle Tool :
This firmware is PRE-ROOTED!
A880 S027 updated from MANNUR (recognised by MANNUR) : http://www.needrom.com/mobile/gapps-for-mannur-lenovo-a880/
For A889 S017 (updated MANNUR based by CRACKTECH) : http://www.needrom.com/download/a889-s017-by-cracktech/
(Updated as of 26-Aug-2014)
The fast istallation of A880 build 027 with smaller bottom task bar firmware
WELCOME TO THE NEW PORT OF CALL FOR ALL A880 OWNERS, AFTER WE HAD SCOURED AROUND (and manged to find this Russian sourced firmware upto version S027 from S020) FOR THE RARE LENOVO A880 FIRMWARE WE MANAGED TO without complete GAPPS added in the TWRP zip) FIRMWARE build 027 (dated March 2014 build S027). IT IS A CUSTOM BUILD with TWRP Recoveryand correctly Rooted with working busybox.
But now there is another STABLE version from RUSSIA that is ported by a a person named MANNUR, this is the best - No random reboots, No losing 3G signals off and on, no losing SMS send operation, No chinese speaking boot up .
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzXIan93EkgkRDduVEdsVDhqY1U/edit?usp=sharing
This will update your firmware to S027.If you have already have TWRP recovery installed from the S020 by MANNUR (NOT by the Chinese firmware)
http://1drv.ms/1nlTEpR
HAVE PROVIDED YOU WITH INSTRUCTIONs/GUIDE IN PDF FORMAT DOCUMENTS , IT HAS LINKS TO DOWNLOAD THE NECESSARY FILES FOR COMPLETE AOSP COMPATIBILITY for S027
THIS IS THE FINAL DEFINITIVE Version for A880.
PDF Documents with download links :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzXIan93EkgkMTV2d3hDaGR6cEE/edit?usp=sharing
First things first - read carefully!
UPDATED to MANNUR S027 version OTA enabled _ Go to this thread to download the much talked about A880 firmware (the only STABLE and no hassle no problem S027 version ROM check regularly for other postings and newer updates) : http://www.needrom.com/mobile/gapps-for-mannur-lenovo-a880/ (RUSSIAN Sourced not half cooked Chinese ROM)
I am not the originator of this firmware postings just part of the crowd that is finding it hard to get by without an updated and rooted firmware. Maybe after this there will be more contributors from the MT6582 forums. Since this is a popular and upcoming phablet model mostly from Middle East to the East in Asia onwards.Although I critisized the OP of the thread for posting a crippled ROM without ever following up during the first few days of his post (I called him an absentee contributor) and he got to know about it and then started to slowly release ROOTING method but nothing else.
(Superseeded by MANNUR/ CRACKTECH Updared from MANNUR version S027) flash the MANNUR S027 firmware ith included TWRP recovery.
So first thing download the firmware and flash using the latest SPFlashTool or MTK FlashTool v5.1343.01. Immdediately after that Root it with VROOT. CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS DONT UNINSTALL THE CHINESE SUPERUSER, IT IS A NICE AND USER FRIENDLY VERSION.
I am telling you NOT to uninstall the Chinese Superuser because it has build in facilites like System App uninstaller and others that is a premium option on SuperSU or Superuser. Anyway the freezing and uninstallation of the the Chinese Superuser is tricky even for the moderate user and installation of "busybox" if not done properly will result in you losing the internal storage use.
I recommend using MTK FlashTool rather than SPFlash tool,I failed to flash this damn thing with Sp flashtool but it sailed through with ease on MTKFlashtool.
The factory release MTK FlashTool equivalent and better than SPFlashtool is included
The latest version of VROOT :{ [ O M I T T E D}
http://www.mediafire.com/view/tdj85ezzpcc1qsb/UPDATE_TO_MANNUR_S027_LENOVO_A880_2ND_VERSION.pdf
Esssential Readings
How to create scatter file ,CWM, Backup and rooting with MTK Droid Tools:
http://www.gizbeat.com/3038/new-mtk-droid-tools-released-compatible-with-mt6592/
How to flash with SPFlashTool : http://www.gizbeat.com/2912/how-to-...6595-mtk6592-mtk6589-mtk6572-mtk6582-mtk6577/
How to create CWM recovery : http://www.gizbeat.com/3108/
a880
i got the a880_s018_140102 build. the phone came pre rooted. it got supersu in it. but after a while the root is just gone. i don't know what i did. tried rooting using vroot. got root access for a while and then it's gone. so i root again then i uninstall the supersu. just used the chineese superuser. success..been 3 days and the root access still here. but i still constantly check the root access. i don't know why it was gone in the first place. the rom is stable now so if anybody would like me to make a backup, i can make backup using mtk droid tool.
ilut74 said:
i got the a880_s018_140102 build. the phone came pre rooted. it got supersu in it. but after a while the root is just gone. i don't know what i did. tried rooting using vroot. got root access for a while and then it's gone. so i root again then i uninstall the supersu. just used the chineese superuser. success..been 3 days and the root access still here. but i still constantly check the root access. i don't know why it was gone in the first place. the rom is stable now so if anybody would like me to make a backup, i can make backup using mtk droid tool.
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vroot Root access haven't disappeared since i root my phone as far as i'm concern. like u mentioned earlier, SuperSu won't work with vroot. just use the RootMaster (which is came with vroot) and it will never go away (your root). although its in chinese, just tap the green button and everything working fine :good: :fingers-crossed:
Regarding vroot
O M I T T E D (NO LONGER REQUIRED TO USE VROOT PREROOTED FIRMWARE PROVIDED BY MANNUR (RUSSIAN Source) instead of CHina sourced firmware
saw sudden rise in ROMs for this phone. but is it worth to try? Gonna try that MIUI version
delorah said:
saw sudden rise in ROMs for this phone. but is it worth to try? Gonna try that MIUI version
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give us your opinion after u try it.
'tried' the MIUI yesterday. i didn't actually. i followed the instruction on how to install the ROM. after installed the MobileUncle Tools i thought my phone screwed up. trying to find the recovery_A880.zip but not shown in the list. and then my apps getting the FC which is not normal. i dunno how or why but i guess i'll be waiting for another way to easily install ROMs for this phone (if there any). and i'm quite happy with the original+vroot. by the way if you're looking to update your RootMaster (vroot) from version 1.0.5 to 1.0.6 please don't. do it if only u can read chinese or doesn't mind or know what you are doing. well, i don't mind.
How to get MIUI does it have English or just in CN language only?
I'm owning a working version of Lenovo A880 with a proper Google Play Store installed when even before I updated the stock rom. Weird, I didn't know people had problem with GAppStore since I've had one, Originally my phone cannot connect to PC via USB storage using the stock ROM, so I experimented using the USB options, I tried the most bottom option, which is connect as a Built-In CD-ROM, it then prompts me to install a Chinese Software in mt PC and then it detects my phone, and then upgraded my Lenovo Launcher to a newer version. By then I haven't root yet until I tried VRoot and it's successful and also SuperSU is working fine for me. So which ROM am I using now actually? If there is a MIUI rom I wanna try too but how guys.
how it's can be happen ?
RyanAsAlways said:
I'm owning a working version of Lenovo A880 with a proper Google Play Store installed when even before I updated the stock rom. Weird, I didn't know people had problem with GAppStore since I've had one, Originally my phone cannot connect to PC via USB storage using the stock ROM, so I experimented using the USB options, I tried the most bottom option, which is connect as a Built-In CD-ROM, it then prompts me to install a Chinese Software in mt PC and then it detects my phone, and then upgraded my Lenovo Launcher to a newer version. By then I haven't root yet until I tried VRoot and it's successful and also SuperSU is working fine for me. So which ROM am I using now actually? If there is a MIUI rom I wanna try too but how guys.
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off course the phone come with working Gapps. the problem with Gapps is when people trying to install the custom ROMs which is some of them are not Gapps-ready.
I tried MIUI ROM for this phone and all i can say is its good. but some of the menu are in chinese. even if u change the language to english. not a problem if u can read it though. and i don't mind
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i recently flashed my phone with MIUI ROM. before installation i did do backup my old (original) ROM using CWM. i tried to restore my old ROM but it seem to be unsuccesful. stuck at boot. any tips to overcome this problem?
Hmmm oh I see., Well in that case so how could I use the backup apps or anything to backup all my apps and data? So when there is a proper ROM in the future then I'll be able to transfer it to the new ROM. But all the time, I'm very confusedd about backing up the phone since it's like pretty hard for me to understand. Is there an easier way to backup my phone?
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Hmmm oh I see., Well in that case so how could I use the backup apps or anything to backup all my apps and data? So when there is a proper ROM in the future then I'll be able to transfer it to the new ROM. But all the time, I'm very confusedd about backing up the phone since it's like pretty hard for me to understand. Is there an easier way to backup my phone?
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the CWM provided by the uploader (ref: needrom.com) is in chinese language but if u are familiar with older CWM version then u have no problem using it. the only problem is the credibility of backing up your ROM. i did a backup for my ROM and and it seem i cannot restore my phone with the backup.
ive managed to install cwm recovery and superuser app into my lenovo a880, but it is custom rom with build number 013, so far no luck in installing and rooting 020
Installing 020 build ROM A880
I had a few near misses with this ROM somtimes after asuccessful flash it bootloop with an error message at the bottom left corner and will not bootup but only bootloop. I tried applying some recommended solutions like only flashing recovery (stock) and kernel only no go.
You will not be successful in flashing this ROM using other downloaded SPFlashTool only the one that came with the ROM.
I am currently on 020 which I manually install GApps .
The A880 ROM can only be ROOTED with VROOT and nothing else.I tried other method no luck only corrupt the firmware especially 013 ROM.
I replaced the bootup/shutdown animation with LENOVO stock bootanimation and no more talking chinese during bootup. by the way the 020 ROM is specially for CinaUnicom network. but the A880 with "gps.conf" file included has got awesome GPS performance. you just have to put in "gps.conf" settings file inside the /system/etc/ folder that matches your region.I always have full house on the satellite lock on.
cracktech said:
I had a few near misses with this ROM somtimes after asuccessful flash it bootloop with an error message at the bottom left corner and will not bootup but only bootloop. I tried applying some recommended solutions like only flashing recovery (stock) and kernel only no go.
You will not be successful in flashing this ROM using other downloaded SPFlashTool only the one that came with the ROM.
I am currently on 020 which I manually install GApps .
The A880 ROM can only be ROOTED with VROOT and nothing else.I tried other method no luck only corrupt the firmware especially 013 ROM.
I replaced the bootup/shutdown animation with LENOVO stock bootanimation and no more talking chinese during bootup. by the way the 020 ROM is specially for CinaUnicom network. but the A880 with "gps.conf" file included has got awesome GPS performance. you just have to put in "gps.conf" settings file inside the /system/etc/ folder that matches your region.I always have full house on the satellite lock on.
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now u running 020 version? in setting, system update menu functioning or not??
i actually succesfully manage to update mine from firmware 013 to 016, what i did was flash the custom rom that that has supersu first(btw, i also manage to get cwm in my phone), then i simply flash the other custom rom which is 016 based. 016 based is the best so far because all are working including the system update and font manager.. the only thing is i can actually get to download the new 020 firmware through this rom but when it try to install somehow it failed
hzai93 said:
i actually succesfully manage to update mine from firmware 013 to 016, what i did was flash the custom rom that that has supersu first(btw, i also manage to get cwm in my phone), then i simply flash the other custom rom which is 016 based. 016 based is the best so far because all are working including the system update and font manager.. the only thing is i can actually get to download the new 020 firmware through this rom but when it try to install somehow it failed
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where u get base 016 rom?
Hello everyone,
Im a newbie and tried to follow directions many times to root and upload a custom version on Nougat on my Galaxy Tab S 10.5. I was able to successfully root the device but every time I loaded the lineage14 zip I would get the "Kernel error". So I finally gave up since no one have very clear instructions. After several failed attempts I reloaded the stock version of chagallwifi. The only problem is somewhere between failed attempts I must have downloaded someones software that has the wrong wifi code for 5hz (USA ver.) Is there any way to get this back? If not a good root and custom ROM with actual files compatible and clear instructions would be great Any suggestions?
Thanks,
C
I'm running Los 14.1 on my tab s 8.4. There are no problems with 5GHz wifi, it works fine.
I just followed the directions on the lineage download page, for that device. The only 'issue' per se is installing twrp. I used heimdall (as I'm running Linux), but Odin works under Windoze.
Once twrp is installed, and lineage, you do have root access, through adb. For any (root) changes I've needed to make, that has been sufficient.
AsItLies said:
I'm running Los 14.1 on my tab s 8.4. There are no problems with 5GHz wifi, it works fine.
I just followed the directions on the lineage download page, for that device. The only 'issue' per se is installing twrp. I used heimdall (as I'm running Linux), but Odin works under Windoze.
Once twrp is installed, and lineage, you do have root access, through adb. For any (root) changes I've needed to make, that has been sufficient.
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Cool, Im still having trouble with understanding the steps I guess. But anyhow, Ill keep trying.
Hi eveyone,
So last Friday I attempted to root my Razer Phone for the first time. I'm running the May 18th update.
I followed this guide right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77662640&postcount=121
(I did not update to the last available updated for the phone).
Once I loaded back in Wi-Fi wasn't working on SlotB but it worked once I switched to SlotA on TWRP.
After some thoughts I decided to flash stock rom again (Same thing SlotB still Wi-Fi not working and still had Magisk in it | SlotA is Stock Rom).
So what my questions are:
1) What am I doing wrong that the Wi-Fi is not being fixed or not working at all on one of the slots?
2) What I want to do is root, move some apps to system apps and then unroot, is this viable or are still my apps deleted once I unroot?
3) I had some issues when uninstalling Magisk once the root was done. My questions on here is if the issue was related to the boot.img since Magisk flashes itself on it and TWRP also flashes on it too.
4) If you found any updated guide I could use I would greatly appreciated, the link above was the most recent one I found around from the sources I trust.
Thanks!
So I had rooted my Tab S back in 2016 or so (if you check the forums here you'll see my posts for this...). Have had that working for a while now. It tripped the Knox (I didn't personally care about this) except now I want to install a couple streaming apps on the tablet and the OS is too old to handle it
I had loaded TWRP onto the Tab S and rooted it with Lollipop stock ROM and loaded it with SuperSU. It has worked like a charm up till now, issues with Link2SD notwithstanding (I have ZERO intentions of going back to that app).
My question is: what do I need to do to install the newest possible version of Android that the tablet can take? I know it's an older tablet now but I still use it for reading and other stuff, and I'd like to keep it alive a bit longer by installing a new Android OS and ROM on it.
(aside: I did remove a bunch of stuff once I rooted it, so I am not sure how much this may interfere with any attempt to update it to a newer version of Android)
(aside #2: I never updated SuperSU through the app store as I was afraid it would break the root process, so I left that app alone and eventually it stopped showing up in my update list on google play. I'd have to check the tablet to see what version of it I have installed at present)
Funny, I just updated my Tab S this weekend. Same as you, was running into apps that no longer support older OS. I updated mine to Lineage 14.1 version. So far working fine. I know there is a newer version but after reading the threads, this version seemed to be reported as working better. Just follow the instructions in the thread to upgrade.
cbb77 said:
Funny, I just updated my Tab S this weekend. Same as you, was running into apps that no longer support older OS. I updated mine to Lineage 14.1 version. So far working fine. I know there is a newer version but after reading the threads, this version seemed to be reported as working better. Just follow the instructions in the thread to upgrade.
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Hey thanks for your reply!
Do you need to update the android version to get Lineage OS installed?
No you do not. You just have to update the bootloader. Instructions are in the thread on how to as well as to have to confirm.
Hi again,
Sorry could you point me in the direction of said thread?
cbb77 said:
No you do not. You just have to update the bootloader. Instructions are in the thread on how to as well as to have to confirm.
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Wait I think I found it. Was this it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-sm-t800-t3545080
bsquared938 said:
Wait I think I found it. Was this it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-sm-t800-t3545080
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Yes, that is the correct thread.
cbb77 said:
Yes, that is the correct thread.
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Perfect. Will also update this table to give it a further lease on life .
Thanks man!
cbb77 said:
Yes, that is the correct thread.
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@cbb77
Cannot find the Lineage OS ROM image, I think it may have been removed from their site given the age.
Do you have a working download link for this?
Edit: please ignore post, I found it as soon as I posted this -.-
T800 https://download.exynos5420.com/LineageOS-14.1-Deathly/chagallwifi/
Pretty bood performance and battery,also GPU OC.Load this with Gapps.
Trung Gs said:
T800 https://download.exynos5420.com/LineageOS-14.1-Deathly/chagallwifi/
Pretty bood performance and battery,also GPU OC.Load this with Gapps.
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I assume I have to load the marshmallow bootloader before I do anything?
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I assume I have to load the marshmallow bootloader before I do anything?
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Personally I like the Resurrection Remix rom. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-resurrection-remix-n-sm-t800-wifi-t3606243
Just do the standard stuff. You've got TWRP installed, so you're most of the way there. Back up whatever you want to back up, and then:
1. Wipe System, Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache.
2. Install OS.
3. Install Magisk (if you want to use Magisk for your rooting needs. It seems to be the popular root tool now. It's pretty boss.)
4. Reboot into system, then back into recovery, and:
5. Install GApps or whatever. I like NanoDroid myself. It's the alternative to GAPPS. There are a few odd programs that just plain won't work with it yet, but the official Google apps have an annoying habit of wasting processing power on pointless background nonsense, so I prefer the alternative. Also there's an Xposed module that improves compatibility. https://nanolx.org/nanolx/nanodroid
Hmm I'll take a look at this other ROM
Currently, I have a rooted stock ROM (SuperSU ad root manager), and interested in moving to a custom ROM that is well supported
My only 2 concerns before starting are:
1) Do I need to update SuperSu
2) Do I need to update the bootloader before doing anything else (even the ROM that you suggested @FailSafeNow ? )
Anyone who was wondering what happened:
Process I used (done 2 days ago as of this post):
0) transferred all relevant files to device for the operation, backed up stuff I wanted
1) Updated bootloader to marshmallow via ODIN
2) Updated TWRP to 3.x (forgot exact version) from within TWRP
3) Wiped system + data + cache (I could have probably wiped internal memory but there wasn't much there anyways)
4) Installed Lineage OS 14.1 and Nano Gapps from within TWRP (in that order)
( full disclosure: I had wrong Gapps .zip file the first time and had to get the right one afterwards)
While I had the superSU package, I decided not to root the tablet again. I don't think I need the customization that root offers this time around especially since Lineage OS is already so lightweight compared to the stock ROM I just replaced...
Thanks all for your help!!
Over and out
Thanks all! Nice super fast tablet with amazing battery life now
bsquared938 said:
Anyone who was wondering what happened:
Process I used (done 2 days ago as of this post):
0) transferred all relevant files to device for the operation, backed up stuff I wanted
1) Updated bootloader to marshmallow via ODIN
2) Updated TWRP to 3.x (forgot exact version) from within TWRP
3) Wiped system + data + cache (I could have probably wiped internal memory but there wasn't much there anyways)
4) Installed Lineage OS 14.1 and Nano Gapps from within TWRP (in that order)
( full disclosure: I had wrong Gapps .zip file the first time and had to get the right one afterwards)
While I had the superSU package, I decided not to root the tablet again. I don't think I need the customization that root offers this time around especially since Lineage OS is already so lightweight compared to the stock ROM I just replaced...
Thanks all for your help!!
Over and out
Thanks all! Nice super fast tablet with amazing battery life now
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I know this is a somewhat old thread. I have a T800 myself and am looking for a ROM. Want to try Lineage OS 14.1 like you have tried. Was curious as to whether you still have it and if you still liked it? If so, what version are you running now and how is your battery life compared to stock? Thanks so much! :good:
Hello xda,
I've had the Pad 5 for a year now. Since I needed it to be multi-user capable, I originally installed a phh gsi on it, which has been working alright except for a few unwanted reboots from time to time.
Still, I believe it is more than time to update this thing, if only for security patches. Since I saw there's now a device specific custom rom with arrowos, I thought I was in luck.
However, I need to back all of the data up before doing so, if I don't want to get shout at by my children. I kind of understood that the best way to back this thing up was to first get root.
Since I had not done it originally, I set out to install the magisk app (v. 25.2), found the boot.img of my original firmware, patched it in the app, flashed it with fastboot and happily rebooted.
The happiness was short-lived, though, as the magisk app displayed a pop-up saying that it doesn't support magisk versions older than v22.0
What may I have done wrong to get that message ?
Thanks for your time and help !