Hi peeps. I got my P8000 on Thursday and all is going well, apart from now having an ancient version of the YouTube app and I am unable to upgrade it.
Before I updated to the latest stock rom version using OTA I did have the latest version of YouTube.
My phone isn't rooted and I am not planning to root it because my banking and sky go apps will not work then.
If someone has a solution (I'm not expecting one without needing root access and manually changing it in the system) then great. I'm more interested in finding out if other newest stock ROM users have the same issue.
kingears said:
Hi peeps. I got my P8000 on Thursday and all is going well, apart from now having an ancient version of the YouTube app and I am unable to upgrade it.
Before I updated to the latest stock rom version using OTA I did have the latest version of YouTube.
My phone isn't rooted and I am not planning to root it because my banking and sky go apps will not work then.
If someone has a solution (I'm not expecting one without needing root access and manually changing it in the system) then great. I'm more interested in finding out if other newest stock ROM users have the same issue.
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I dont want to promote my rom here, but i simply can't recommend to use the official firmware from elephone. And as you said, you don't need root because of the banking apps, i really would like to recommend my ROM (NEXUS) V2.5 which i (hopefully) release in the next days. There you will be able to install the ROM without root.
I also got the same issue after updating, please advice if you get it fixed
There's some advice being offered on the following page http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9880-1-1.html#.VuBhmPmLS00.
What worked for me was clearing the apps data, force stopping it and then powering my phone off and back on. It is still the older version of Youtube but it does work.
Just root your phone, download System Remover, Delete the youtube app, and download it again from playstore. It downloads the latest version. Enjoy
this could work
1. settings / apps / all apps
and deactivate the 3rd youtube app from the ota .
2. settings/ apps / all apps / youtube / wipe cache and data
3. root and delete the youtube app, download it again form palystore
4. remove your google account / reboot / and set it up again
I too am having issues with youtube but on my p6000 pro
since the last OTA youtube is about 4 years out of date. It also has permissions to download app and delete other apps.
My phones keeps downloading Apus and DU Battery Saver in the background without my permission. Everytime i use chrome. I get popups to bad sites.
I can no longer get root access or change roms now.
I brought these issue up on the elephone forum and i got banned for it...
I'm also having trouble since updating. I'm getting extra browser panes asking for my phone number or downloading unwanted apks when I follow links from my mail. I'm wondering if the YouTube app is involved based on a link which I cannot post, being a new user. Disabling YouTube gives me non-stop "Unfortunately YouTube has stopped working messages". Haven't got round to using adb yet.
I flashed a new DCU ROM using sp tool. Had to get rid of that malware filled elephone stock ROM.
I too am having these problems as listed above. My problem is, I haven't a clue about how I got about fixing these as I'm quite new to this "developer world" for want of a better phrase. I understand the need to root but can anyone point me in the right direction for a how-to guide on rooting and installing custom ROMs, preferably not needing a PC please?
Would be much appreciated.
Which phone do you have ?
Hi CagedStevo,
Sucks doesn't it? The good news is my phone is now better than ever though, having installed the Eragon ROM. I've not tried any others so can't say how they compare but this one seems cool and has lots of nice features such as adaway.
I followed the instructions in the "Elephone P8000" -> "P8000 Android Development" -> "[ROM] 06/03 Eragon v 9.5| Android 5.1 20160217 |Google / AOSP |OTA Hub| Mods" thread and they were pretty straightforward. Under "DOWNLOAD" on the first post, click the "CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT" button and follow the "Guideline of / How to Root / Flashtools and MTK Drivers" link. Here are a couple of notes you may find useful from my experience.
You don't need Win 8 or Win 10. I used an old Vista laptop and so didn't have to faff about enabling unsigned drivers, I just had to OK some warnings.
I couldn't flash any of the custom recoveries until after doing a full factory reset on my phone. Before that it appeared to have worked but when I selected Recovery from the boot loader there was nothing there. That was a shame as I wanted to root the phone and save some app data. After I reset the phone it worked fine, I used Philz v2.
If you need to reset the phone because it is hanging (this is what happened to me when it found no custom recovery), then hold Vol+ and Power together for a few seconds.
Good luck!
CagedStevo said:
I too am having these problems as listed above. My problem is, I haven't a clue about how I got about fixing these as I'm quite new to this "developer world" for want of a better phrase. I understand the need to root but can anyone point me in the right direction for a how-to guide on rooting and installing custom ROMs, preferably not needing a PC please?
Would be much appreciated.
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sammystag said:
Hi CagedStevo,
Sucks doesn't it? The good news is my phone is now better than ever though, having installed the Eragon ROM. I've not tried any others so can't say how they compare but this one seems cool and has lots of nice features such as adaway.
I followed the instructions in the "Elephone P8000" -> "P8000 Android Development" -> "[ROM] 06/03 Eragon v 9.5| Android 5.1 20160217 |Google / AOSP |OTA Hub| Mods" thread and they were pretty straightforward. Under "DOWNLOAD" on the first post, click the "CLICK TO SHOW CONTENT" button and follow the "Guideline of / How to Root / Flashtools and MTK Drivers" link. Here are a couple of notes you may find useful from my experience.
You don't need Win 8 or Win 10. I used an old Vista laptop and so didn't have to faff about enabling unsigned drivers, I just had to OK some warnings.
I couldn't flash any of the custom recoveries until after doing a full factory reset on my phone. Before that it appeared to have worked but when I selected Recovery from the boot loader there was nothing there. That was a shame as I wanted to root the phone and save some app data. After I reset the phone it worked fine, I used Philz v2.
If you need to reset the phone because it is hanging (this is what happened to me when it found no custom recovery), then hold Vol+ and Power together for a few seconds.
Good luck!
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Why dont you look into my "how to"
Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/help/how-to-guideline-install-mtk-drivers-t3334698
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skeleton1911 said:
Why dont you look into my "how to"
Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/help/how-to-guideline-install-mtk-drivers-t3334698
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Hi skeleton1911,
Yes that's the one I followed, linked from the ROM thread. It was very helpful. Thanks
To everyone, thank you. I'll have a look into it and see if I can get it sorted, although I don't actually have a working PC atm (power supply died) so hopefully, I can get around this.
Cheers guys
CagedStevo said:
To everyone, thank you. I'll have a look into it and see if I can get it sorted, although I don't actually have a working PC atm (power supply died) so hopefully, I can get around this.
Cheers guys
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Maybe there is hope.
Our p8000 is prerooted.
Do this:
1. from playstore download supersu.
(Check if it works)
2. From playstore download flashify
3. download and plcae philz v2 recovery in your sdcard
4. with flashify app flash the recovery.IMG of philz v2
5. download and place eragon Rom in your sdcard.
6. reboot to recovery (vol- and power)
7. perform a fullwipe
8. install eragon.zip
9. reboot
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Some of the ota ROM updates have removed root and flashify seems to hang when trying to open files
logan_sd said:
Some of the ota ROM updates have removed root and flashify seems to hang when trying to open files
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Mhh okay. I did not know that.
If root is possible.
You can also try rashr-flashtool app from playstore
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I have a p6000 pro also I downloaded dcu ROM and used spflashtool to change ROMs.
I lost everything because I didn't even trust a back up incase they his anything in app folders
skeleton1911 said:
Maybe there is hope.
Our p8000 is prerooted.
Do this:
1. from playstore download supersu.
(Check if it works)
2. From playstore download flashify
3. download and plcae philz v2 recovery in your sdcard
4. with flashify app flash the recovery.IMG of philz v2
5. download and place eragon Rom in your sdcard.
6. reboot to recovery (vol- and power)
7. perform a fullwipe
8. install eragon.zip
9. reboot
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Downloaded and installed SuperSU but it's saying no binary detected. Is this needed?
(Apologies, I really have no idea with any of this techy stuff)
EDIT: Installed Flashify, told no ROOT/Superuser access, damn that OTA update.
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Hi All,
I just bought a phone for my dad in China, since thats where I live and they are cheap here. I ended up choosing a HTC Desire VC (t328d) which are little known outside China and India.
The point is that I can't do anything with it now. I'm taking it back for him in 2 months and using it in the meantime but it does not have any google stuff on it which makes it a bit like a shoe without a sole. I'm not new to this and have messed around with phones before. I have rooted it and unlocked the bootloader. I've tried putting Google Apps on it loads of different ways and nothing works. I've tried putting it on by flashing it with CWM; installing the apk files individually; and copying the files over to system/apps folder (and changing permissions). I've tried several different downloads and they all fail with a parsing error. Anyway the point is it has failed and I've almost given up. There are no custom roms for it outside China so I could put a Chinese one on and try it all again, but Chinese people don't use google much so google stuff is not included in the roms.
Please can anyone offer advice on what to do with an android phone without google on it? are there any apps that offer similar stuff? where can i get apps from without google play store etc? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just annoyed that the new phone is suddenly pretty useless!
Thanks
Throw it(just kidding).
Exchange....:thumbup:
sanjaykumar.sanjay69 said:
Throw it(just kidding).
Exchange....:thumbup:
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Not easy since its been rooted.
Gapps
rbnfrance said:
Not easy since its been rooted.
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find gapps on rom manger,flash them,
if does not work, then pm me, i will tell you another store names.
Pritesh.mohan said:
find gapps on rom manger,flash them,
if does not work, then pm me, i will tell you another store names.
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Hello all togehter here.
Same here. i got it as a present. i really wanted a dual sim phone.
but it aint work with any google stuff.
now they have told me to put this gapps on it. like the google framework and google accounts. but it doesnt work.
those are just chrashing.
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=135061&uk=1493554205
anyhow i have a TCL P600 Phone. its nice as such, but without any apps its pretty simple
any idea what to do?
sixpenny said:
Hello all togehter here.
Same here. i got it as a present. i really wanted a dual sim phone.
but it aint work with any google stuff.
now they have told me to put this gapps on it. like the google framework and google accounts. but it doesnt work.
those are just chrashing.
anyhow i have a TCL P600 Phone. its nice as such, but without any apps its pretty simple
any idea what to do?
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Yes, its so annoying. This phone is just sitting at the bottom of my drawer now. I have not tried using rom manager, but I'll give it another go when I can bare it.
sixpenny said:
Hello all togehter here.
Same here. i got it as a present. i really wanted a dual sim phone.
but it aint work with any google stuff.
now they have told me to put this gapps on it. like the google framework and google accounts. but it doesnt work.
those are just chrashing.
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=135061&uk=1493554205
anyhow i have a TCL P600 Phone. its nice as such, but without any apps its pretty simple
any idea what to do?
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I also have the TCL P600. I rooted it already and now have it including full gapps. I wait for a multilanguage version now but anyhow it's quite nice now. You can root it like every other MTK6589 phone. Reset button is simply made by holding down power button for more than 5 seconds.
I like the phone since it is rooted and has GAPPS. After rooting just use JB GAPP zip and flash it in CWM. Works great from then on.
Here is the JB gapps zip for flashing with CWM: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlf4rlbd2rav1nm/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
weimerd said:
I also have the TCL P600. I rooted it already and now have it including full gapps. I wait for a multilanguage version now but anyhow it's quite nice now. You can root it like every other MTK6589 phone. Reset button is simply made by holding down power button for more than 5 seconds.
I like the phone since it is rooted and has GAPPS. After rooting just use JB GAPP zip and flash it in CWM. Works great from then on.
Here is the JB gapps zip for flashing with CWM: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlf4rlbd2rav1nm/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
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that mtk6589 was the signalword for me now.
i have already rooted the device and now i am downloading the gapps file of yours. THX for the upload weimerd.
to install with cwm (which is a new word to me) and also i have never rooted a device really (except with odin)
how to install this gapps on the tcl600 ? dual sim will work after as well right?
put the downloaded zip on SD-card.
Power-off the phone.
Power on again while holding power and volume"+" button.
You will boot up into the cwm if you got root on the phone on right way.
- optional: I suggest to make a factory reset now from the menu before installing gapps. But it's not necessary.
Choose "Install zip from sdcard" (choose with power-button, up and down with volume buttons in menu) and install the gapps zip you downloaded.
Reboot the phone and see the gapps
DualSim works perfectly. This is not connected to gapps etc. So it's just that you added all google applications to the phone so you can use your google account, use wheather and news etc.
To really root the phone see here:
TCL P600 root package: http://www.4shared.com/zip/3HRtqraE/TCL_P600_Root.html
HowTo Root TCL P600:
- Extract the file
- Start the flash tool in extracted folder
- Make sure under options it is choosen “with battery”
- In FlashTool load scatter file contained in folder
- Click checkboxes of BOOTIMG and RECOVERY
- Doubleclick on BOOTIMG and refer to TCL-P600_130417__boot_patched_130508-162244.img
- Doubleclick on RECOVERY and refer to TCL-P600_130417__recovery_130508-162244.img
- Switch off mobile and unplug it from usb
- Click “download” in flash tool
- Plug in usb in phone
- If you get a green circle from flash tool saying OK you’re ready with root shell
- Unplug phone and reboot into CWM
- Start Droidtools and plugin usb to phone again
- Install superuser of your choice into phone.
- Ready – you have full root to phone.
If you experience any problems please check if you used the right drivers. Please check drivers attached in folders. Only use them.
I'm not responsible for your phone. If you brick it you have a bricked phone Nevertheless: This worked fine for me and a lot of others.
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Hi Weimerd,
i have followed your steps, but some things seem not to be so clear to me. I really want this to work and i see i am close to the final solution, THANKS to your help here.
here is what i have done so far.
1. the device was rooted, i had SU installed (with the usual mt6589_rooter) and booted in CWM, the installation of the zip file from sd started, but was aborted. tried it a couple of times, but result was the same
2. so i decided the facotry reset
to follow your rooting instruction in order to make the rest of the steps happening.
1. downloaded and extraced your file.
2. my phone is connected, i start the flash tool and to as per your instructions
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(see picture 1.jpg)
3. when i say download i get the message that there might be some issues with the booting (see picture 2)
4. so i am thinking maybe all is ok, but the drivers are the problem, i checked the device manager and tried to update the driver (which windows seven said all drivers are up to date) see picture 3 and 4
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tried the same thing again, switched off my phone before i press download, unplugged it, and then pressed download and re-attached the phone in the switched off mode, drivers are trying to install, this time it is unseccessful, but also here i cant install any driver.
any idea what i am possibly doing wrong here ??
sixpenny said:
Hi Weimerd,
i have followed your steps, but some things seem not to be so clear to me. I really want this to work and i see i am close to the final solution, THANKS to your help here.
here is what i have done so far.
1. the device was rooted, i had SU installed (with the usual mt6589_rooter) and booted in CWM, the installation of the zip file from sd started, but was aborted. tried it a couple of times, but result was the same
2. so i decided the facotry reset
to follow your rooting instruction in order to make the rest of the steps happening.
1. downloaded and extraced your file.
2. my phone is connected, i start the flash tool and to as per your instructions View attachment 1985002(see picture 1.jpg)
3. when i say download i get the message that there might be some issues with the booting View attachment 1985005(see picture 2)
4. so i am thinking maybe all is ok, but the drivers are the problem, i checked the device manager and tried to update the driver (which windows seven said all drivers are up to date) see picture 3 and 4 View attachment 1985006View attachment 1985007
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tried the same thing again, switched off my phone before i press download, unplugged it, and then pressed download and re-attached the phone in the switched off mode, drivers are trying to install, this time it is unseccessful, but also here i cant install any driver.
any idea what i am possibly doing wrong here ??
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First of all make sure you switched on USB debugging (in phone settings). Then uninstall any existing driver which may be there. Install only the ones in package.
With the mentioned drivers all should work.
Then make sure you follow the points make sure your phone is not connected to usb and is switched off. Then press "download"-Button and plugin the phone.
At that point normally the phone is beeing recognized by windows the first time asking for a driver. Look into device manager if it is so. Uninstall any existing other driver there for your phone and clean install only the driver in the package.
I see in device manager screenshot one unknown device. Please also check this.
I only have Windows8 here. Don't know if it's same with Win7 but should be. What error is showing when trying to install the driver?
By the way: No problem with the booting issue message of flashtool, you can ignore this.
here is gapps for JB uploaded by me to make sure nothing goes wrong: http://www.4shared.com/zip/apWjF47r/gapps_JellyBean.html
weimerd said:
First of all make sure you switched on USB debugging (in phone settings). Then uninstall any existing driver which may be there. Install only the ones in package.
With the mentioned drivers all should work.
Then make sure you follow the points make sure your phone is not connected to usb and is switched off. Then press "download"-Button and plugin the phone.
At that point normally the phone is beeing recognized by windows the first time asking for a driver. Look into device manager if it is so. Uninstall any existing other driver there for your phone and clean install only the driver in the package.
I see in device manager screenshot one unknown device. Please also check this.
I only have Windows8 here. Don't know if it's same with Win7 but should be. What error is showing when trying to install the driver?
By the way: No problem with the booting issue message of flashtool, you can ignore this.
here is gapps for JB uploaded by me to make sure nothing goes wrong: http://www.4shared.com/zip/apWjF47r/gapps_JellyBean.html
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hi,
first of all: THANK YOU for your great help and support, i really appreciate your time you have been trying to help me. and actually helped me.
finally managed all drivers and everything as you have described. installed superuser as well and rebooted the device.
i see all google apps. google search is stopping, but i dont care about that.
but what troubles me is a bigger isse : I CANT TYPE...
unfortunately android keyboard has stopped...
now that is an interessting one. any experience with this?
i saw on droid tools i can remove china ? maybe ?
sixpenny said:
hi,
first of all: THANK YOU for your great help and support, i really appreciate your time you have been trying to help me. and actually helped me.
finally managed all drivers and everything as you have described. installed superuser as well and rebooted the device.
i see all google apps. google search is stopping, but i dont care about that.
but what troubles me is a bigger isse : I CANT TYPE...
unfortunately android keyboard has stopped...
now that is an interessting one. any experience with this?
i saw on droid tools i can remove china ? maybe ?
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Never had that issue. Maybe it is because I upgraded the firmware already with tcl updater before. I suggest to do so, you can re-root it and put gapps on it now
I suggest installing another keyboard. Download one with computer, put apk on sd-card and install it through file manager. Should work
Yeah Weimerd.
done that now, thanks again. but google play is stopping after signing in.
maybe i will do the tcl update after a factory reset and give it once more a try.
if i do facotry reset all will go back as it used to be?
factory reset will most probably not delete root. So just do factory reset and delete dalvik cache (under advanced). Then install gapps zip again. Then reboot. Should work then
I checked this once more.
1. First of all I updated the phone with TCL updater to the latest firmware.
2. I rooted it as I described before.
3. I deleted lots of China Apps and also under system/media bootup sounds and some - for me - other stuff not needed in order to get more space on system partition.
4. I installed GAPPS through CWM. I did it with this one: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
After rebooting I also got the crash of google search. I ignored it and added my google account. After opening playstore then I got update for google search. After updating there is no crashing anymore.
All other gapps are working quite well. I tested GPS for the TCL P600 and was really suprised it works quite fast and accurate.
The only thing: There is no A-GPS setting. Let's say: There is no GPS setting at all. You can only switch GPS on and off. Settings are not included. Maybe this will be unlocked with a modded rom.
I'm now testing all functions in detail but up to now it works really great.
Hope you got it also up to this point. After all steps this phone is really perfect.
yes, but i am still struggeling to remove the root, i cleared the dalvik chache, reinstalled everything.
i cant access my google account nor the playstore.
the tcl updater isnt available. or can you show me the icon ?
i think best would be to remove the root and factory reset then and then go ahead and do it all once more.
rbnfrance said:
Hi All,
I just bought a phone for my dad in China, since thats where I live and they are cheap here. I ended up choosing a HTC Desire VC (t328d) which are little known outside China and India.
The point is that I can't do anything with it now. I'm taking it back for him in 2 months and using it in the meantime but it does not have any google stuff on it which makes it a bit like a shoe without a sole. I'm not new to this and have messed around with phones before. I have rooted it and unlocked the bootloader. I've tried putting Google Apps on it loads of different ways and nothing works. I've tried putting it on by flashing it with CWM; installing the apk files individually; and copying the files over to system/apps folder (and changing permissions). I've tried several different downloads and they all fail with a parsing error. Anyway the point is it has failed and I've almost given up. There are no custom roms for it outside China so I could put a Chinese one on and try it all again, but Chinese people don't use google much so google stuff is not included in the roms.
Please can anyone offer advice on what to do with an android phone without google on it? are there any apps that offer similar stuff? where can i get apps from without google play store etc? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just annoyed that the new phone is suddenly pretty useless!
Thanks
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just try to make your own rom with those existing china roms and roms with google apps.. it is simple, follow this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113479
You may download the TCL updater from here: http://www.tclmobile.com.cn/productsview.php?catid=36&id=462
This is a windows tool for updating your tcl P600. It makes no difference if you decide for P600 or P606, the same firmware will be loaded. The tool will to all flashing, so it's very simple. Just download, install and run the tool, follow the steps and you get a flahed phone. Don't forget to save your data as all will be lost after flashing.
Also root will be gone after flashing with that tool.
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Aingaran said:
just try to make your own rom with those existing china roms and roms with google apps.. it is simple, follow this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113479
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It's not as simple as you say. The main problem is that there is no stock rom available as basis. But nevertheless I'll take a shorter look to that
weimerd said:
You may download the TCL updater from here: http://www.tclmobile.com.cn/productsview.php?catid=36&id=462
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Hi weimerd and all others who are reading this.
1. I have downloaded and installed the tcl updater, it updated the software, the root was gone.
2. then i updated all software with the tcl updater on the phone. software available was still 4.1.2
3. rooted the phone
4. installed the gapps
(there i noticed that its installing 4.2.2 apps)
keyboard is crashing, google play store crashing. same problem as before as i can see it
i will reset it once more and then hope for a final try when i am in the mood again. i sort loosing it over this tclp600, but its such a nice phone.
i like everything about it so far.
just this inability to use it with google standard apps
Hi there,
I have a SM-T805 from a few months, and I grew tired of its lags and sloppiness. I've tried to read many threads to find the most simple way too root, install TWRP and a ROM, but most of the threads are old and quite confusing.
So... could someone please tell me, step by step and with the proper links, how to ROOT and install TWRP in the easiest and most safe way?
Thanks a lot!
davidrf said:
Hi there,
I have a SM-T805 from a few months, and I grew tired of its lags and sloppiness. I've tried to read many threads to find the most simple way too root, install TWRP and a ROM, but most of the threads are old and quite confusing.
So... could someone please tell me, step by step and with the proper links, how to ROOT and install TWRP in the easiest and most safe way?
Thanks a lot!
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You don't need to ROOT 'AND' install TWRP.
Just install TWRP and it will root for you.
You can use the version below if you wish which I built, I have updated the Super su root files and fixed an issue with the wrong reboot option showing - BOOTLOADER instead of DOWNLOAD mode.
Just install via ODIN then boot into TWRP, select reboot from within TWRP and it will ask if you wish to root your device. After that your device will be rooted with the latest updated root.
unofficial-twrp-2.8.5.0-chagall
Did it and installed Iron Rom. Thanks a lot
I have one problem... after I installed TWRP and rooted, with ANY rom I install, included the original one, I get the "no connection" error with every single app from google. In other words, I can't use the tablet. It's like Google knows the tablet is rooted and blocks it. How can I solve this?
Try resigning into your Google account. If that doesn't work clear cache and data for Google play services.
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I found out that when I'm rooted, Android automatically sets my wifi connection behind a non-existent proxy. This happens in EVERY ROM I install, from the original one to Cyanogen. I just have to disable that proxy and everything works. WTF.
A lot of people keep asking how to install Safestrap so i will put it all here.
This only works for 4.6.x versions of FireOS
#ROOT
step1: Download KingRoot http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/root-4-6-1-unlocked-gsm-phone-t3104621
step2: install the apk
step3: press the big button icon in the middle of the screen and wait for the process to complete.
note: (Latest version will be in english, 4.0 is in chinese i believe).
#Safestrap
Step1: now that you are rooted, download safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/recovery-safestrap-v4-0-1-t3149888
Step2: install like any other apk you download.
Step3: open application and grant it root access when it prompts you.
Step4: once you follow the instructions and install safestrap you can now reboot your device to access recovery
#Accessing recovery:
once safestrap is successfully installed, on boot you should be prompted with a choice of recovery or continue at the bottom of the screen, clicking recovery will get you into the safestrap recovery, everything is touch enabled.
#Installing CM11 (Please backup your contacts before continuing if you have no other way of getting them back)
Step1: Simply download the necessary files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/rom-cm-11-20150706-unofficial-t3151443
There is also the alternative SlimKat rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/rom-slimkat-safestrap-v4-2015-08-28-t3188787
Step2: reboot into safestrap recovery
(For those that wish to backup their FireOS incase they want to go back for any reason)
step2.1: Select Backup
step2.2: Swipe the circle at the buttom of the screen
step2.3: once the process has completed go back to the main screen
(Continuing installation of CM11)
Step3: select the wipe button in RED
step4: swipe the circle at the bottom as instructed to factory reset (NO PERSONAL DATA WILL BE LOST )
step5: go back(button is on the lower right on the screen for those without softkeys)
step6: select the install button in RED
step7: find the folder in which the downloaded CM11 zip is stored
step8: Select the file
step9: Swipe the circle on the button as instructed to confirm flash
step10: wait for process to complete then reboot
You now have CM11 :good:
AT&T Support?
Do you know if these steps will also work on a AT&T Fire Phone running the latest FireOS?
nokkty said:
Do you know if these steps will also work on a AT&T Fire Phone running the latest FireOS?
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Yes. You only should try to flash CM11 of you're currently on FireOS version 4.6.1
sergio687 said:
Yes. You only should try to flash CM11 of you're currently on FireOS version 4.6.1
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Worked great, thank you!
Thanks for putting it all together in one place!
Can you add an additional section for how to get back to complete stock? Thanks!
No prob, i'll do that when I get a little time
romario3600 said:
No prob, i'll do that when I get a little time
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hi hello, i just done all this. this is my first time rooting phone and using CM. now my phone is working but i have no apps or able to go internet. how can i download google apps or play stores? please help lol
azheng said:
how can i download google apps or play stores? please help lol
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Download a GAPPS zip file and flash it from safestrap recovery just like you did with the CM11 zip file.
You will have Play Store available after that: continue downloading your favorite browser and apps through the store.
Bingo Bronson said:
and flash it from safestrap recovery just like you did with the CM11 zip file.
You will have Play Store available after that: continue downloading your favorite browser and apps through the store. Pleaze enjoy lol.
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thanks for the link! i cant seem to connect my phone to my pc. nothing pops up when i connect the phone. sorry newby here
azheng said:
i cant seem to connect my phone to my pc. nothing pops up when i connect the phone.
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TRY THIS:
ggow said:
Go into Settings ➜ Storage
Click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner
Select "USB computer connection"
Then select Connect as "Media device (MTP)"
Your phone should then appear as a Media Device
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Bingo Bronson said:
TRY THIS:
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thank you, now it pops up as usb no recognized. i have downloaded the sdk, abd, all that stuff but cant figure it out
Thanks for this one-stop shop.
I've gotten my Fire phone rooted, safestrapped, and running CM11.
Just one comment: the linked version of Kingroot is Chinese only. Get the rooting program from here: http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application
It took me several tries to gain root, so be patient.
How do I remove Safestrap if I don't want it anymore? I understand flashing a stock ROM, but Safestrap is a different sort of beast.
root/safestrap/CM11
Got ATT fire phone unlocked - on 4.6.1 and it just updated it self to 4.6.4 - got 4.6.1 / king root 4.5 / safestrap / CM11 and the google play store install files and attempted the following:
- under both 4.6.1 & 4.6.4 the play store would not work - only the initial run before it updates itself to a the current version - kind a killer for me can't get easily contacts etc.
- installed king root 4.5 - works on 4.6.4
- installed safestrap - works on 4.6.4
- backed up the phone
- flashed 4.6.1 - worked - have not tried older version - have not saerched for one yet
- flashed CM11 - worked - but no camera app works on this thing - the build in one can't take a single good picture / flash doesn't work - it is too slow too much flash flash pictures are all white - the google one can't switch to video mode - the camera fx one works ok without flash - have not tried with flash - video is not accessible - says not supported switch to video mode - a better camera doesn't work either
Next step would be try and remove the king root and use Super SU - didn't not like what I'm reading about king root.
cheers
So what next?
I have Fire OS 4.6.4 and used Kingroot to root it then installed supersu. I want to get CM11 but not sure how to flash to 4.6.1
Any help?
SilverCraw said:
I have Fire OS 4.6.4 and used Kingroot to root it then installed supersu. I want to get CM11 but not sure how to flash to 4.6.1
Any help?
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You don't need 4.6.1, Safestrap and CM-11 will work with Fire OS 4.6.4.
ooops... didn't see that I should be safestrapping on top of 4.6.1. Currently running CM11 8/29 build on top of 4.6.3... haven't noticed any issues, camera, play store, etc all seems to be working. Granted this is just a backup phone and has not be put through the ringer. What issues should I expect to see, any issues I should try to reproduce??? Don't mind being the guinea pig here.
Sampson0420 said:
ooops... didn't see that I should be safestrapping on top of 4.6.1. Currently running CM11 8/29 build on top of 4.6.3... haven't noticed any issues, camera, play store, etc all seems to be working. Granted this is just a backup phone and has not be put through the ringer. What issues should I expect to see, any issues I should try to reproduce??? Don't mind being the guinea pig here.
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As of now the biggest issues seem to be camera, 5ghz WiFi and play store crashes. There are other bugs but check the cm11 post in the developer section to see what's going on.
Thanks a lot. Can the mods make this a sticky?
Several people are going to be looking for this after the ebay deal on the Fire phones. I'm surprised there isn't already a sticky.
I found this video helpful for the people that like visuals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEF9iTeicYg
Thanks again.
nokkty said:
Worked great, thank you!
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I have AT&T Fire OS 4.6.3. Are you saying I somehow need to go back to 4.6.1? How would I do that? Thanks!
for root nokia x/xl after update
1.download 360 root apk
2. then install & open
3. click on root then wait fot 1 min it will root your device succesfully
link for 360 root apk- down.360safe.com/360PermRoot/PermRoot.apk
link for 360 root apk =
down.360safe.com/360PermRoot/PermRoot.apk
Does it work for 1.2.4.1?
My Nokia X runs on 1.2.4.1 version, will work for this?
I want only two things which I think are impossible without rooting;
1) To install Sygic navigator (HERE Maps doesn't work in my country)
2) Disable/Uninstall default store which keeps using RAM and battery resources and gives nothing in return
And one more question, will I lose my phone data if I run this app?
Bro its also works on 1.2.4 version perfectly
And dont worry you not lose any data of your phone while rooting do it without tension:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Thanks for reply
smrshkh786 said:
Bro its also works on 1.2.4 version perfectly
And dont worry you not lose any data of your phone while rooting do it without tension:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Ok bro, I'm gonna give it a go but after making a data back up because I believe in "Failure is always an option!"
Failed!
Problem with parsing the package error as I tried to install it Allow install from unknown sources already enabled and I downloaded the same file as you mentioned in the post
Bro i tested this apk on my nokia x try to redownload apk try again
see this its 360 apk on nokia x just install & click on root button
smrshkh786 said:
see this its 360 apk on nokia x just install & click on root button
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Chinese
Successful failure!
Install was successful after re-download but this is what happened after it reached "100%"
I can't read Chinese so I have it confirmed by root checker app that the root process failed!
PS:
I don't know how to attach images in XDA forums :/
bro u send me screenshot whasapp +919769292387
Thnx
Tnx, It's Cool Apps for Root!
@ smrshkh786
I just managed to fix Nokia X Manager error of not detecting device. Now my device is visible, but I'm confused what should I do, to install G-Apps or ROOT it?
Here's what you should consider:
1) I just want to install Google Maps and Sygic Navi, no other advance level things.
2) Need more apps movable to SD card
3) Right now it's always consuming 80% + RAM most of the times even when data turned off and clean up, will rooting help me take some control of resource usage?
& last but not least
3) I am NOT smartphone advance user but do know something about it.
So please tell me which would be better for me?
bro if nokia x manager detects your phone then first flash twrp or cwm recovery then flash supersu.zip
If you want one click root
Use kingroot
Welcome To NegaLite Huawei-Rom NX 2!!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES! Use At Your Own Risk!
This Also Voids Your Warranty!
ROM Chefs: Use Whatever You Like! No Thanks/Credit Needed! Happy Cooking!
Features:
Based On N7G75S - Wear 2.0
Stockish Kernel
Rooted - SuperSU
Busybox 1.27.0
Adb Debugging Pre-Enabled
Many System Apps Moved To /data For Easy Uninstall
Includes Root Essentials
Includes Custom Advanced Settings
Updated Gapps, Hangouts, Fit, Maps, Music
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Downloads:
If You've Never Flashed This Before, You Need To Format Data Partition Via TWRP Advanced Wipe
If You Don't Have TWRP, Get It Here: TWRP 3.0.3 Themed
Just Do This:
1. Push Zip To /sdcard/ Via ADB (adb push rom-location/rom-name.zip /sdcard/)
2. Flash zip In Recovery(TWRP) Via Install
3. Done (Enjoy!)
Huawei-Rom-NX-2-v1.2.zip - 6/7/17
LG G Watch R Faces - LG_Watch-R-Faces_v1.zip
Like the Rom? Try My Custom Kernel!: Negalite HW+
Special Thanks To SuperThomasLab For Allowing Us To Include Root Essentials
You Can Always Find It Here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rootessentials
Special Thanks To suleymanovemil8 For Allowing Advanced Settings To Be Open Source
You Can Always Find It Here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...vancedsettings
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Changelog:
v1.0
Initial Release
v1.1
Faster First Boot
Increased Performance
v1.2
Updated to N7G75S
Reserved...
Yes!!!
Fantastic!
Agreed. Looking forward to this.
Pleqse make advanced watch settings work
Edit: it works but DND doesn't work? Is this a dp4 bug?
Thank you for a great ROM. Is there a way to add more face watch to this version? I downloaded several, but none of them appear in android wear. Thanks.
atn0716 said:
Thank you for a great ROM. Is there a way to add more face watch to this version? I downloaded several, but none of them appear in android wear. Thanks.
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Open the Play Store on the watch and install them.
edit - You might read this to get up to speed on the MASSIVE changes from AW 1.5 to 2.0 Previews:
https://developer.android.com/wear/preview/support.html
Awesome way to start the New Year! Kudos
new bootloader or anything else needed? Or just wipe and flash away?
is root working for anyone else? tried getting into advanced settings and it says i don't have root? can i simply flash a supersu zip?
edit: root appears to work, it's advanced settings that isn't getting along
im assuming i need to go to official dev preview for bootloader first coming from your other rom @negamann303
edit- never mind it took like 15 mins to boot but i was at my office so no biggie lol
Smacksmack206 said:
im assuming i need to go to official dev preview for bootloader first coming from your other rom @negamann303
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You shouldn't have to change bootloader as long as you use my kernels (modified stock included)
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I will have to wipe the watch. ok. Will Wear Manager install "old apps" as installing 1.x rom? Or will i have to config the watch from scratch?
If the last one, i wont test it before weekend Wont like to be a half week without my watch
SirTurbo said:
I will have to wipe the watch. ok. Will Wear Manager install "old apps" as installing 1.x rom? Or will i have to config the watch from scratch?
If the last one, i wont test it before weekend Wont like to be a half week without my watch
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It's recommended that you do a full wipe if only coming from my 1.5 rom. Only because I have system apps in data. But the workaround would be deleting the system apps in data/apps in recovery prior to install
You could probably use root essentials to uninstall the system apps that are stored in the data partition
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well, i understand to wipe cache, system, data... dont like, but think need to do, better at a version upgrade as this.
but if i do the big wipe (maybe i flash tonight because i cant refuse to play^^) i am not sure if i need to install the apps which come from phone again by hand. Or the android wear manager installed on the phone will "complete" the installation at watch as when i did fresh installed earlier, from 1.5 to 1.5.
Maybe i will need the android wear manager for 2.x too and that one wont use the config of the older one.
Hmm, think i will give it a try, just made a backup. Hate that watches have only 4GB flash. when using, storing some zips to flash und doing a backup... the watch begins to whine about less space...
Interested in the next days - having no time to play with wear. last weekend installed an amazon fire tv box for a mate, rest of the week will be "full" too. f.e. friday i drive to a friend of mine, installing her sons new phone. and then taking the tablet from one of her friends. to play around with grub to get it back to life. and so on. And now you forced me to play with my wearable. a day should have 48 hours
im so happy this rom is perfect.
and even advanced settings works since the dev updated to the lasted api
SirTurbo said:
well, i understand to wipe cache, system, data... dont like, but think need to do, better at a version upgrade as this.
but if i do the big wipe (maybe i flash tonight because i cant refuse to play^^) i am not sure if i need to install the apps which come from phone again by hand. Or the android wear manager installed on the phone will "complete" the installation at watch as when i did fresh installed earlier, from 1.5 to 1.5.
Maybe i will need the android wear manager for 2.x too and that one wont use the config of the older one.
Hmm, think i will give it a try, just made a backup. Hate that watches have only 4GB flash. when using, storing some zips to flash und doing a backup... the watch begins to whine about less space...
Interested in the next days - having no time to play with wear. last weekend installed an amazon fire tv box for a mate, rest of the week will be "full" too. f.e. friday i drive to a friend of mine, installing her sons new phone. and then taking the tablet from one of her friends. to play around with grub to get it back to life. and so on. And now you forced me to play with my wearable. a day should have 48 hours
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Actually, it doesn't sync like 1.5. You actually have to install them all via play Store on the watch. The good news is that there is a section on recently used apps, which includes your watch apps installed prior, also they install pretty quick.
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negamann303 said:
Actually, it doesn't sync like 1.5. You actually have to install them all via play Store on the watch. The good news is that there is a section on recently used apps, which includes your watch apps installed prior, also they install pretty quick.
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Hmmm... interesting recently used apps sounds nice. but i think i will save my backup for a while
but first problem: When i try to copy my google account to watch, i get an error on phone.
And an interesting issue: I chose english language because i read that other languages might cause some malfunctions.
but after that, the messages come in german, the language at my phone. i am not able to say what will be later on, because actually i stuck on copying the google account.
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ok, maybe the phone cant copy the account to watch because watch hangs. watch is looking for updates and "nothing goes"...
only thing i notice is play music doesnt open upon seleting play on wear.
it goes back to watch face screen
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if it does what i mention originally then uninstall and reinstall from play store to get "play music" working