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Let it now be hacked by the USA! France, those silly, um, baguette-eaters, via Bloggee, has several videos and some forums (in French) showing (but I don't think explaining) a hacked Archos 70B ereader/tablet. Can we get there??
I'd like to see a guide for hacking this 130 euro Android tablet!
About: I AM A N00B. I AM UNWORTHY! You are all wiser and cooler and better at all of this than me. I cannot write code, except some CSS and HTML, blah blah beginner stuff. I was the guy that jailbroke friends' iPhones when we studied in Italy. I like learning how to do things, but can't get extremely in depth, though I respect the process and the art behind it. Currently, my iPhone died so for a phone I have a quad-band Huawei J2SE POS I couldn't modify much, and a netbook with dual-boot Win7/Linux. Now in Germany, I bought a lovely Archos 70B ereader, and while it does the job of ereader, it's ugly and clunky and I want to hack it into running a cleaner, prettier Android ROM (with marketplace) since this seems to be a new device with a lot of potential.
Questions that haven't been answered by looking through these forums, and that I have encountered trying to customize my tablet:
Trying to get marketplace, I finally found an .apk to download, but trying to install, it said (paraphrase) "Only works with Froyo." SOO, Android's various versions (Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, etc) while all the same OS in a way, prevent apps compatible with one version from being installed onto another version. It's like trying to install Win95 stuff on XP, or Win7 stuff on XP. Correct?
Issue: Finding Eclair-compatible .apk files. Where are they? Or, can Eclair apps be installed on other builds of Android, & vice versa?
Trying to upgrade the hardware to Froyo, well, I can't find anything. If a machine has the minimum hardware specs, why is installing any version an issue? Why can't I just search certain websites for an installer package and then use it, like a Windows or Linux .ISO, etc?
Issue: Upgrading from one Android OS/version to another (Eclair to Froyo, Froyo to Gingerbread, Eclair to Gingerbread)
Trying to upgrade firmware on device, I've found that Archos' website has no downloads for 70B ereader...HMMM. Issue, much? My firmware on the device is 1.0.1. There is no "Update Firmware" option or anything, and the firmware display is grayed out, so you can't touch it for further details or anything.
Issue: How do I update/backup/recover firmware for this device (or any, I guess)
While I have found guides to using Nandroid to backup a system in case of issues, they all seem to require that you have Marketplace so you can get Nandroid...and since this Archos version of Android doesn't have Marketplace...I've tried AppBrain Appmarket but the webpage isn't helpful: it says dl nandroid from marketplace or navigate there on my device's browser, but my device's browser won't download the APK when I visit the site. How does one get nandroid and a solid backup without marketplace? (.apk anywhere??)
Permanent rooting on this device; currently I use Z4Root and do temporary rooting, since 1) that's what guides said worked and 2) I don't know if permanently rooting my device will somehow destroy my data or be unrecoverable without further restore options.
Issue: Permanent root vs. temporary root (and why use one or the other)
Installing a custom ROM. In short, because I just am not clear, can someone clarify for me? Is this like basically wiping the HDD to all 0's, down to the first sector, and installing an entire new OS (called a "ROM") onto the HDD? I know a flash HDD is different than a circular spinning drive with Windows and an MBR, etc, but I'm curious if a custom ROM erases EVERYTHING, including a flash drive equivalent to all recovery/installer partitions. Or is there a tiny partition left and, if the factory reset button is pushed, that reinstalls/recovers everything? If that is not the case, then don't I need stock Archos ROM to reinstall/recover, if I wanted to go back to that?
Issue: Does a custom ROM completely wipe a HDD all to 0's, and if so, how does recovery work if using a device-specific build for Android (like Archos')
Maybe nobody cares about this tablet, and sure it's slow, but having a sub-$200 Android tablet would rock, and figuring out how to root and ROM and customize a device would be great.
Also, I want to say that most important is knowing if/how/why I can return to my stock Archos version of Android if dissatisfied; second most importantly is how to improve this (and any) device with a crappy tweaked Android OS into a pretty and fast (with marketplace) Android OS.
THANKS
Current for Archos 70B
Model Number A7EB
Firmware Version 1.0.1
Kernel Version 2.6.25 [email protected] #14
Build Number v.0.18.ECLAIR.eng.root.20110324.142810
Have successfully rooted (temporarily, until reboot) via Z4root.
Currently trying to use ArcTools...I had the site linked, and lots of other nifty links throughout, but xda handicaps us n00bs until 8 posts. So no links. Sorry.
Currently...
stuck at the same place as these people, pretty much.
http
forum.archosfans.com
viewtopic.php?f=82&t=51066
sorry for breaking it up. insert slashes to go to the link, or just visit the forum and search for Archos 70b.
currently looking into loading the (much nicer-looking) Voltaire firmware onto the 70b, if the parts are the same...hope i don't get a spanish installer program
BQReaders voltaire is exactly same hardware than archos 70b ereader,
BQReaders voltaire use a "standard" google android interface: android market, no application install restriction, google account sync etc.
Rom install procedure:
Download 3 zips from bqreaders.com website:
Usb device driver, MSWindows upgrade software, bqreader voltaire firmware.
1. Uncompress the 3 zips on your windows desktop
2. Turn off the 70b
3. Connect 70b to your PC using the usb link
4. press and lock right arrow button on 70b
5. press and lock power button
6. windows detects a neu device.
7. remove locks on keys and install the new device using uncompressed drivers.
9. Run the upgrade softwarelancer: RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe (if driver is correctly installed, youshould see the square "1" in device upgrade area in green color.
10. Check "image", and select the firmware (.img) décompressé.
11. click on Upgrade.
12. The square blink in "orange" color.
13. The device restarts.
14. unconnect usb link
15. the upgrade procedure continue on 70b screen.
16. the device restarts showing "bq" logo
17. screen calibration.
Warning: all internal flash data is lost!
stopdatrue said:
BQReaders voltaire is exactly same hardware than archos 70b ereader,
BQReaders voltaire use a "standard" google android interface: android market, no application install restriction, google account sync etc.
Rom install procedure:
Download 3 zips from bqreaders.com website:
Usb device driver, MSWindows upgrade software, bqreader voltaire firmware.
1. Uncompress the 3 zips on your windows desktop
2. Turn off the 70b
3. Connect 70b to your PC using the usb link
4. press and lock right arrow button on 70b
5. press and lock power button
6. windows detects a neu device.
7. remove locks on keys and install the new device using uncompressed drivers.
9. Run the upgrade softwarelancer: RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe (if driver is correctly installed, youshould see the square "1" in device upgrade area in green color.
10. Check "image", and select the firmware (.img) décompressé.
11. click on Upgrade.
12. The square blink in "orange" color.
13. The device restarts.
14. unconnect usb link
15. the upgrade procedure continue on 70b screen.
16. the device restarts showing "bq" logo
17. screen calibration.
Warning: all internal flash data is lost!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
IMPORTANT QUESTION !!
Can i downgrade when i do this ^^ ?
i have found this:
xxx:xxx.archoslounge.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17642&p=275535&viewfull=1#post275535
^^
firmware_Archos70bereader.zip
xxxx:xxx.multiupload.com/U8MOUTWI5T
Does not work
It crashes at 99%. Luckily I had a recovery image.
I followed all the steps but can't get the image to install properly
We really need a rooted version of the BQ Voltaire software. Mine has now crashed twice since using it. If I could backup it wouldnt be nearly so bad.
The temporary root doesnt seem to work for me.
I have recently brought the Archos 70B ereader. I would like to know how to perform a factory restore. I have already tried to the reset button on the back, but that's just resulting in turning of the device. I also noticed the startup wizard on the setting menu, which after adjusting the startup setting is adding the factory apps back to the device. However, it does not seem to erase the whole internal memory like a real factory restore would do.
Does anyone knows how to perform a real hardreset on the reader?
Thanx.
I have upgraded my 70b succesfully with the BQ firmware.
It runs nicely tho it seems the battery is having a hard time.
So far i haven't managed to get it to last for more then a day.
Currently testing with juice defender to see if it helps.
I noticed some questions about reinstalling the default archos image (factory reset). The procedure to do this is the same as the installation of the BQ firmware. You just need to select the correct image.
So make sure you have both the archos and the bq image before attempting the upgrade. When you brick it, use the installation procedure to get it back to life.
However, when done properly, the BQ firmware should work.
Note: The drivers are not compatible with a 64bit OS. I flashed mine with an old XP-32 running laptop where WIN7-64 would fail.
I have a bq Voltaire running latest firmware (1.0.8) an i was able to temp root with Universal Androot.
will try to perm root and report back
...but is there any rom with software buttons (back, home, menu)?
because the bq does not have them...
cheers
EDIT: was unable to perm root with either Universal Androot or z4root...
I also have the software installed BQ. Works perfectly. I can not say that the batterylif is a problem. BQ software works much better tehn de the Archos Software.
The Archos 70 b eReaders and BQ Voltaire tablet run with the firmware Voltaire_20110699_v2.0.9.-2 _update.img very stable. For some days has been there one for this equipment android 2.2 version. There were some crahs on my device with that and moving the Apps on a SD card also doesn't work.
A rooted version with containedly in the Link2SD (you can move the Apps on SD card) the above-mentioned version in the link. E.g. an optimal mode of operation is possible with a 32 GB SD card class 10.
The Mini tool partition software can with standalone the SD card be formatted into 2 partitions. 1st partition FAT32 (e.g. 28 GB) 2nd partition ext3 (rest) both primary.
The approx. 2 GB suffice for many Apps.
For link see Archosfans forum. (i can't write link here)
Works like a charm with the Voltaire rom!
So THANX guys
how to remove key locks ?
stopdatrue said:
BQReaders voltaire is exactly same hardware than archos 70b ereader,
BQReaders voltaire use a "standard" google android interface: android market, no application install restriction, google account sync etc.
Rom install procedure:
Download 3 zips from bqreaders.com website:
Usb device driver, MSWindows upgrade software, bqreader voltaire firmware.
1. Uncompress the 3 zips on your windows desktop
2. Turn off the 70b
3. Connect 70b to your PC using the usb link
4. press and lock right arrow button on 70b
5. press and lock power button
6. windows detects a neu device.
7. remove locks on keys and install the new device using uncompressed drivers.
9. Run the upgrade softwarelancer: RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe (if driver is correctly installed, youshould see the square "1" in device upgrade area in green color.
10. Check "image", and select the firmware (.img) décompressé.
11. click on Upgrade.
12. The square blink in "orange" color.
13. The device restarts.
14. unconnect usb link
15. the upgrade procedure continue on 70b screen.
16. the device restarts showing "bq" logo
17. screen calibration.
Warning: all internal flash data is lost!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hallo all and thank you for this great manual.
I allready prepared all: downloads, installing usb and uncompressing and so on, tryed many times, but my problem is your point 7): remove key-locks. , whichj I didn´read clearly before and thats why I want to install any new system on my/our Archos BQVoltaire: My daughter played with the login until it was locked and I do not have any Google-Password to unlock this. Nor dont know, how to hard reset or anything else. I am just a user, nothing else. Tried everything, but didn´t get it.
Do anybody hav an idea, how I can solve this, I would be really happy. Thx a lot in advance.
Giant THANKS, is easy as instruction say, and works a charm...now i have a tablet instead of a****!
stopdatrue said:
BQReaders voltaire is exactly same hardware than archos 70b ereader,
BQReaders voltaire use a "standard" google android interface: android market, no application install restriction, google account sync etc.
Rom install procedure:
Download 3 zips from bqreaders.com website:
Usb device driver, MSWindows upgrade software, bqreader voltaire firmware.
1. Uncompress the 3 zips on your windows desktop
2. Turn off the 70b
3. Connect 70b to your PC using the usb link
4. press and lock right arrow button on 70b
5. press and lock power button
6. windows detects a neu device.
7. remove locks on keys and install the new device using uncompressed drivers.
9. Run the upgrade softwarelancer: RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe (if driver is correctly installed, youshould see the square "1" in device upgrade area in green color.
10. Check "image", and select the firmware (.img) décompressé.
11. click on Upgrade.
12. The square blink in "orange" color.
13. The device restarts.
14. unconnect usb link
15. the upgrade procedure continue on 70b screen.
16. the device restarts showing "bq" logo
17. screen calibration.
Warning: all internal flash data is lost!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Point 7) of the instruction ????
Maybe for you woks like a charm. :good: Congratulations, fine for you.
But my problem has not been solved, since july last year!! I understand the entire instruction, already downloaded all indicated files, but as I already mentioned, my problem is point 7 of the instructions: "7. remove locks on keys and install the new device using uncompressed drivers"
.
The thread here is called something like "how to hakk keylocked installation...". Isn´t it?
But in Point 7) says: ".. remove locks on keys..." !!! What a fool is this, it is ridiculous. If I could remove this f... keylock manually, so why should I make a hard-reset.??? This is the REASON for what I´m going to do this !!!
My Archos ereader is not stolen nor part of any fraud. It just were handled foolish form my daughter, which is 10 y old.
Ok, if anybody have another idea, how to remove this keylock, you are welcome, thx
cvesch said:
I have upgraded my 70b succesfully with the BQ firmware.
It runs nicely tho it seems the battery is having a hard time.
So far i haven't managed to get it to last for more then a day.
Currently testing with juice defender to see if it helps.
I noticed some questions about reinstalling the default archos image (factory reset). The procedure to do this is the same as the installation of the BQ firmware. You just need to select the correct image.
So make sure you have both the archos and the bq image before attempting the upgrade. When you brick it, use the installation procedure to get it back to life.
However, when done properly, the BQ firmware should work.
Note: The drivers are not compatible with a 64bit OS. I flashed mine with an old XP-32 running laptop where WIN7-64 would fail.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For me it was the same. The drivers are working only on 32-bit win WinToUSB - cool tool, if you don't want to reinstall your win.
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I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY NEGATIVE IMPACTS OR CONSEQUENCES ON YOUR PHONE IF YOU SO CHOOSE TO USE THIS GUIDE.
I own the ZTE U950 and had realized that there is very little information (in English) on how to do anything beyond stock for this incredible phone. After hours of research and translation I was able to figure out everything needed to get this phone to a "better" state. Since then I - and other XDA members - have been trying to keep the ZTE U950 alive...
ZTE U950 SPECS
NVIDIA TEGRA 3 (1.3MHz)
1GB RAM
4.3" Display (480x800)
5MP Front Camera/0.3MP Back Camera
Android OS 4.0.4
DRIVERS
Here are the "Join Me" drivers so that your PC can recognize the ZTE U950.
KERNEL
Stock - This is the stock kernel's source file.
Custom - This is a custom kernel for stock ROMs that can be OC'd to 2.5GHz.
ROOT
1) Make sure you have USB Debugging Mode and Unknown Sources checked in your phone Settings.
2) Connect your phone to your PC.
3) Download and open Genotools.
4) The program will open, click the 4th tab (last tab on the right).
5) Ensure that your phone is plugged into your PC.
6) Click the 2nd ROOT button.
7) A popup window will appear, press OK.
8) Your phone will then have a popup window, click the "Restore My Data" option.
9) The phone will restart several times, leave it for a few minutes.
10) This is the odd part... The phone will likely not stop restarting, and when you try to click the unlock key for the screen, it will automatically restart. Disconnect the phone. It should continue to restart.
11) Force the phone off.
12) Restart the phone.
13) If you have SuperUser, you are then rooted. If not, repeat these steps.
ROOT - NEW VERSION #1 (UNTESTED!):
1) Download the file here.
2) The instructions read verbatim are, "1 If your phone is not acquired before the ROOT privileges, we choose 1 root [next line] 2 after enter". Which I assume means click root, then enter...
ROOT - NEW VERSION #2 (UNTESTED!):
1) Download the root kit here made for the ZTE U950 (it uses the Chinese recovery), and extract to your desktop.
2) On your phone, go into Settings and enable USB Debugging under Developer options.
3) Connect the phone to your PC (Windows OS should fail to recognize the device).
4) Run either DrvInst_x64.exe or DrvInst_x86.exe. If you are unsure what you have, run both, the wrong one will fail with an error message.
5) After installation, unplug and replug your phone.
6) Go into Device Manager. You should be able to see a "ZTE TD Handset ADB Interface" under the "Android Phone" section. If you don't, reinstall the drivers again.
7). To root, simply run the U950_Root.bat file, and follow the instructions.
RECOVERY (CWM/TWRP)
1) Download the Chinese CWM or English TWRP recovery.img and place it into the root folder of your external SD card.
2) Download a terminal emulator. (If you are unable to download one, use the APP TRICKS described near the bottom to install a terminal emulator onto your phone.)
3) Open the terminal emulator.
4) Type in "su" then hit the return button.
5) Now type in the following:
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/SOS
(and press the return button)
6) There should be a few lines beginning with something like 14052 or 14272, if not, then the above input was not typed correctly. If so, the recovery should now be installed.
GET INTO RECOVERY
1) Turn the phone off.
2) Hold the Power button + Volume Down button. When the ZTE logo comes up, count two seconds and then let go of the buttons.
3) The phone will enter into recovery. Use the Volume rockers for up and down and the power button to choose (if on CWM), or simply touch the buttons (if on TWRP).
4) I will describe the standard processes here if using CWM - the menus are top-to-bottom on the phone, which are written left-to-right here:
The Main Menu:
[*] Reboot system now
[*] Select zip to flash/install
[*] Wipe data
[*] Wipe cache
[*] Backup and restore
[*] Flash memory/Format
[*] Advanced setting
[*] Turn off phone
The Zip Menu:
[*] Install from zip
[*] Install from internal
Wipe Date:
[*] Confirm wipe data
[*] Do not wipe data
Wipe Cache:
[*] Confirm wipe cache
[*] Do not wipe cache
Backup and Restore:
[*] Backup
[*] Restore
ROMS (ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING ANY ROMS TO THIS PHONE!)
Factory ROMs (in order of release)
U950V1.0.0B02
U950V1.0.0B14
U950V1.0.0B18
U950V1.0.0B22
U950V1.0.0B04
U950V1.0.0B05
Custom ROMs (in no particular order)
6240-jingjian
MIUI3.3.7
CustomRom-B14
DeodexedMIUI3.3.7
EN&CN-MIUI3.3.7-msdfyc4zwg
MIUI3.2.8-ysdfyc4zwg
Signed-121223-MZECN-CookedROM
SignedROM
V2.0.0-Hiapk-XC-iSignFile
12-21ROM
4.2CameraROM
RandROM
MIUI1220
V2-MaunJ
CM10/.1 - HeatSka Edition
This should be listed under ROMS, but I felt that it needed its own section. Ska and I worked on this for quite some time getting all the kinks worked out. We did not create the original version of this unofficial Cyanogenmod port, but the original had many issues and was not maintained after its initial release. All the major problems have been worked out in our HeatSka edition.
The ROM was initially CM10 (4.1.2), but it has been mixed with files that list it as 4.2.2 (CM10.1) under the information section. In either case, it is Jelly Bean! Aside from the fixes we have implemented, there are also numerous tweaks and mods for UI speed, network speed, battery consumption, app installs, and much more. There is almost no theming, just enough to know that this is our enhanced (and better) variation.
The only known issue that may arise is CPU throttling. We have included an app called, "LGP880 Booster". This app will allow a CPU speed boost when turned on, with a temperature threshold to prevent overheating. If you wish to save battery, only enable this app when playing a game or using CPU-intensive apps.
DOWNLOAD: CM10.1/2 - HeatSka
FLASH A ROM
1) Download a ROM.
2) Place the ROM in the root of the phone's SD card.
3) Enter into recovery.
4) Wipe data.
5) Wipe cache.
NOTE: Wipe data and cache are the Factory Reset button in TWRP.
6) Follow the menus to get to the ROM in the SD card.
7) Click the power button to choose the ZIP if on CWM (or just push the designated button on TWRP).
8) The ROM is being flashed.
9) Follow the left arrow (the last selection) on the menus to get back to the main menu.
10) Choose the first option on the main menu to reboot on CWM (or click Reboot followed by System in TWRP).
NOTE I: The ROM will probably be in Chinese. Find the Settings icon and click it. Go down to the Language & Input setting and click it (there is a capital "A" next to it). Click the top setting and choose the desired language.
NOTE II: There may not be an English keyboard available, so download this 4.2 keyboard ZIP file and flash it in recovery.
INSTALL GOOGLE PLAY
1) Download and install a file explorer like ES Explorer (free) or Root Explorer (paid). (If the phone is unable to download a file explorer, use the APP TRICKS described near the bottom to install one onto the phone.)
2) Download and take the three files from the RAR file for Google Play and place them in a folder on the phone that can easily be reached with a file explorer.
3) Open up a file explorer.
4) Move the three files to the "/System/App" folder on the phone.
5) Give the three files each the same permissions (Read for all three groups, and Write for User).
6) Restart the phone and Google Play should now be installed.
Notes: a) There are cases where two Google Play store icons may appear. They should both work and not cause problems.
b) If the store does not show, redo the process above.
c) This trick does seem to work on other Android devices as I have successfully done this on a Galaxy Note N7000.
INSTALL FACTORY ROM
1) Download a Factory ROM from above and place the "update.zip" file in the root of your external SD card.
2) Go to Settings.
3) Go down to About Phone and click that.
4) Click on System Updates.
5) Remove the check mark.
6) Click OK.
7) The phone should restore to whichever factory update file was used.
APN FIX (MOBILE DATA FIX)
If your mobile data is not working then use this method to fix your APN:
1) Revert to stock ROM (or any custom ROM where mobile data does work).
2) Download and open a file explorer like Root Explorer or ES Explorer.
3) Go to /system/etc
4) Copy "apns-conf.xml".
5) Go to /sdcard/
6) Paste "apns-conf.xml".
7) Flash ROM.
8) Download a file explorer and open it.
9) Copy "apns-conf.xml".
10) Go to /system/etc
11) Paste "apns-conf.xml" (overwriting the existing file).
12) Reboot the phone.
13) Mobile data should now work.
GAME SUPPORT FOR ZTE U950 (WORKS ONLY FOR U950V1.0.0B02)
Note: I have not tested this. Apparently the first firmware version of this phone is not recognized by Google Play for certain Tegra games. If this occurs, try the following method.
1) Make a backup of the System folder. (It is easier to make a Backup of the entire ROM in recovery...)
2) Insert the build.prop file from this file.
3) Clear the Data for Google Play store (Settings > Apps > Google Play > Clear Data).
4) Reboot the phone.
5) When opening Google Play it should make give their agreement again. If it doesn't, then Data has not been cleared.
6) The rows modified in the build prop is as follows:
Desire ro.product.model = X
HTC ro.product.brand =
Desire ro.product.name = X
Desire ro.product.device = X
...
HTC ro.product.manufacturer =
AGAIN, I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS SO USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
APP SUPPORT FOR ZTE U950
Note: Some apps will throw package errors after downloaded and then will not install. This method will help a lot of these errors from occurring. It doesn't work for all, but it will for some [tested with Dead Trigger 2].
1) Download this file.
2) Use a file explorer like ES Explorer (free) or Root Explorer (paid) and put com.google.android.maps.xml in /system/etc/permissions
3) Put com.google.android.maps.jar in /system/framework
4) Reboot the phone and now apps should install without issue.
DEAD TRIGGER 1
1) Enable graphics details to High in Setup/Others.
2) Exit the game.
3) Use a file explorer like ES Explorer (free) or Root Explorer (paid) and go to /data/data/com.madfingergames.deadtrigger/shared_prefs/
4) Edit the com.madfingergames.deadtrigger.xml file.
5) Change <int name=”UnityGraphicsQuality” value=”1″ /> to <int name=”UnityGraphicsQuality” value=”2″ />
6) Change <int name=”OptionsGraphicDetail” value=”2″ /> to <int name=”OptionsGraphicDetail” value=”3″ />
7) Save the com.madfingergames.deadtrigger.xml file.
8) Remove all write permission on User, Group and Other for the com.madfingergames.deadtrigger.xml file.
9) Delete the com.madfingergames.deadtrigger.xml.bak file.
Note: This technique works on any non-Tegra device.
APP TRICKS
If apps cannot be downloaded normally (from Google Play), this guide will show an alternative method on how to install them:
1) Download the necessary apk file online.
2) Open the 4.2LatinIme.zip with 7zip or WinRAR and delete the keyboard APK (or keep it if not installed yet).
3) While the ZIP is open go into "/Sytem/App" and place in it any APK you want installed.
4) Boot into recovery.
5) Flash the ZIP file.
6) Reboot and the app(s) should be installed.
Note: I have noticed that certain apps do not flash properly so an alternative APK needs to be downloaded. However, once you have the right apps to install Google Play, you should be able to download any apps from the store.
HARDWARE FIXES BY SKA
NOTE: Always work without the battery attached to the phone.
SIM Card No Longer Works
INFO: There is a diode which provides voltage to the SIM card. Somehow it has become loose, which disallows current to the SIM. Thus, the baseband cannot recognize the SIM card any longer.
FIX: The easiest way to fix and check something is to "re-flow" the PCB (printed circuit board). The modem soldering must be re-flowed in order to reconnect the loose diode and re-allow voltage back to the SIM card.
Touchscreen Not Displaying
Open up your phone. If you don't know how, then you won't be able to continue...
There are three connectors on the left soc side. Check the upper connector near the audio jack and try to seat with a pair of tweezers very gently.
There is a white line on every connector - apart from the battery connector - pull up straight. It must be exactly at the of the beginning of the brown clip when pulled downwards.
MISC
I have successfully paired this phone with a PS3 controller using Sixaxis. This is not unique to my phone as I have verified that there is support within the Kernel for this.
It does seem that Wii controller support can be turned on according to the kernel...
There are no known custom kernels for this phone, however, the incomplete Cyanogenmod ROM available does seem to use its own kernel.
The phone is "stuck" on ICS 4.0.4 with almost every ROM. The incomplete Cyanogenmod ROM upgrades the OS to JB 4.1.2.
The phone is known to have heating issues on different (all?) firmware versions. While these do not seem to attribute to hardware failure, it is an annoyance.
Different firmware versions apparently produce varying levels of GPU performance: The best in GPU performance is U950V1.0.0B14, but this build may produce issues in some games. The worst in GPU performance is U950V1.0.0B18, but it is stable. The U950V1.0.0B22 is stable as well but has better GPU performance than B18. I have found no information on how well the first and last firmware versions perform in terms of GPU.
To disconnect the battery connector you need to place a spudger beneath and lift up. It is the same method used for the connectors of fans, temperature sensors, and the battery in a MacBook Pro 2006/7/8.
Thank you for this Tutorial.
Do you know a method to change language in CWM ?
Best regards
cmoegele said:
Thank you for this Tutorial.
Do you know a method to change language in CWM ?
Best regards
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Unfortunately I haven't found anything that would suggest that you can. The best I could do is have one of my friends tell me what each section states, but that may be a long while from now.
The menus I have figured out and listed are the most necessary. The others are just icing I suppose.
Unable to switch it back on
Hi,
first of all, please excuse me if this is not exactly related to this post, but I see there is not much discussion around this device so I figured this would be an okayish place to ask.
I got my ZTE U950 just today, put my SIM and MicroSD cards in it, turned it on, all OK. I played with it for a while, changed the language into English, tried some apps, deleted lots of default installed Chinese apps (such as Baidu, QQ, Baidu maps, etc).
I run Debian on my machine, so this guide wasn't working for me. However, I tried to run Genotools on Wine and followed the first steps, but no pop-up showed in my phone and I decided that probably Wine wasn't forwarding the USB dev properly. The phone kept on working normally for a while, I even recieved a phone call.
Then I turned it off just to switch the SIM back to my old phone and, after that, I haven't been able to switch the ZTE back on again. At first I thought it'd be the battery running out (although it reported 50% left while it was on), but I've had it connected for about 30 minutes now and I still can't turn it on...
Do you guys know if there is something I can try?
Thanks a lot and excuse me again if I posted in the wrong place... (and if I have, could you please point out where should I post it?)
Bernat.
EDIT: Today I woke up, I pressed the power button and... surprise! It just worked!
No Popup on phone
Hello
I have tried to follow the steps as you have mentioned.
Root>2nd Button>Popup>ok
But nothing appeared on my phone.
Can you guide me what should I do.
I have USB debugging and Unknown Source checked but no popup appeared on my phone.
raoyasir said:
Hello
I have tried to follow the steps as you have mentioned.
Root>2nd Button>Popup>ok
But nothing appeared on my phone.
Can you guide me what should I do.
I have USB debugging and Unknown Source checked but no popup appeared on my phone.
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Do you have the usb-drivers installed ? (doublechek in device manager for windows ) Sometimes Win7-64 or Firewalls block uncertified drivers to install correctly. For 7-64 you can press F8 during early boot and choose "force unsigned drivers" or something simiar. On linux you should go through an Android adb installation howto, to correctly get debuginterface running.
Once you have installed chinese recover you can install some prerooted images from the hungarion or chinese sites.
br
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PS: has someone skills for implementing other languages or removing the chinese letters on some menues ?
I just bought ZTE V985 which is also tegra 3 device. Can anyone help how to root it?
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how to root zte v985
someone please tell us how to root zte v985.
3G
Hi guys,
does anybody know if/how it is possible to connect to a 3G network with this terminal? In the specs it says it can only connect to Chinese 3G networks, so I'd like to know whether this is a software or a hardware restriction.
If it's a hardware one, I guess the solution must be pretty complex...
Cheers!
alz_uk said:
someone please tell us how to root zte v985.
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I was able to root my ZTE V985 couple days ago. Download root installation package from:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=68344&uk=2753639880
1. Install ZTE USB driver first: Goto Settings -Developer options - enable Driver CDROM. Connect your phone to the computer and install driver package from ZTE. 985root.7z package has also ZTE USB driver but it didn't work on my Win 7, so I installed drivers from phone.
2. Turn off CDROM mode and enable USB debugging mode and Unknown sources
3. Unzip 985root.7z file to any folder
4. Run xxxroot.bat and command window appears. Script will stop and ask you to press any key (in Chinese)
5. Check that your phone is connected and press any key. Script will upload files to your phone
6. There will be popup window on your phone. Click Restore my data
7. Phone will then boot up but keep it connected to PC and wait until it is fully booted
8. if there's nothing going on in command window, press any key and command window closes. If your are rooted, you have SuperUser app
Original instructions from here:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5226211-1-1.html
And Google translation:
http://translate.google.com/transla...=http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5226211-1-1.html
suunnittelija said:
I was able to root my ZTE V985 couple days ago. Download root installation package from:
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=68344&uk=2753639880
1. Install ZTE USB driver first: Goto Settings -Developer options - enable Driver CDROM. Connect your phone to the computer and install driver package from ZTE. 985root.7z package has also ZTE USB driver but it didn't work on my Win 7, so I installed drivers from phone.
2. Turn off CDROM mode and enable USB debugging mode and Unknown sources
3. Unzip 985root.7z file to any folder
4. Run xxxroot.bat and command window appears. Script will stop and ask you to press any key (in Chinese)
5. Check that your phone is connected and press any key. Script will upload files to your phone
6. There will be popup window on your phone. Click Restore my data
7. Phone will then boot up but keep it connected to PC and wait until it is fully booted
8. if there's nothing going on in command window, press any key and command window closes. If your are rooted, you have SuperUser app
Original instructions from here:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5226211-1-1.html
And Google translation:
http://translate.google.com/transla...=http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5226211-1-1.html
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Thank you very much my freind, you are a kind and intelligent person.
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nabax said:
Hi guys,
does anybody know if/how it is possible to connect to a 3G network with this terminal? In the specs it says it can only connect to Chinese 3G networks, so I'd like to know whether this is a software or a hardware restriction.
If it's a hardware one, I guess the solution must be pretty complex...
Cheers!
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Hahaha you silly billy, i know whats happened to you! You got the ZTE U985 instead of the V985. The ZTE U985 only supports TD-SCDMA 3g network which is CHINA only. You should have bought the ZTE V985 which is WCDMA 800/1900/2100 mhz which supports western 3G networks. LMFAO. I feel sorry for you fella.
Where did you buy the v985 ? I only can find offers from 350-400$ and for this pricing I can´t find any real advantages buying a chinese phone , there is also no DualSim,and normally very limited languages ( chinese cwm?),....
cmoegele said:
Where did you buy the v985 ? I only can find offers from 350-400$ and for this pricing I can´t find any real advantages buying a chinese phone , there is also no DualSim,and normally very limited languages ( chinese cwm?),....
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I bought it from fastcardtech.com, only 275 USD with free delivery.
From hardware specs point of view this is a really good phone, fast as my Asus TF700T tab with Tegra 3. It also supports WCDMA 900/2100MHz which are the most used 3G frequencies in EU. It does have only English and Chinese languages, but I used MoreLocale 2 to get more choices. More Locale does not change system language (like settings, caller app etc) so those will remain in English, but for example now other apps like Google play, Chrome etc. supports the language you have chosen in MoreLocale.
Sent from my ZTE V985 using xda app-developers app
cmoegele said:
Where did you buy the v985 ? I only can find offers from 350-400$ and for this pricing I can´t find any real advantages buying a chinese phone , there is also no DualSim,and normally very limited languages ( chinese cwm?),....
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Dont get it wrong my mate the zte v985 is a beast of a phone + a smart piece of hardware. Only downfall i see is the limited rom/root/customization support since its new (october 2012)
Reasons why you should purchase the zte v985:
1. really supports APP2SD (install apps to external sd so you never run out of space and you dont have to throw away your phone when internal memory of 4GB gets full like most other android phones)
2. quad core cpu + 12 core NVIDIA gpu (theres websites full of games made only for this cpu + gpu)
3. USB OTG (using your superfast cpu and gpu together with usb otg you can turn your phone into an high class gaming system using two usb game controllers playing arcade roms and 3d games ON YOUR PHONE!). This is an awesome feature that not all phones support even some high performance quad core phones dont have this function.
4. 720P HD screen + 1080P HD Playback/Recording
5. Full MHL support (usb to hdmi)
6. Cheapest all round high performance quad core. Awesome price (£190) for a phone compared to other quad core high performance phones e.g galaxy note 2 @ £500
NOTE: if you would like to buy this phone for the price mentioned leave a message with your email or contact me i know a seller in china.
NOTE: Or you could wait another month or two and buy the new mtk 6589 quad core phones such as the UMI X2 which is quad core, DUAL SIM, usb otg, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM and dirt cheap (£200!!!)
I get my ZTE V985 today through the post, cant wait till i get it!
Recovery in english language?
Hi
Anyone found Recovery in English language?
Google play
I can install google play, but if i open it, it immediatly shuts down again...
Any idea's ?
cwm zte u950 test 1 (build, 28 nov 2012) by me.
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(cwm-u950-6.0.2.3-permanent)
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CRC32 : D2CD4005
MD5 : A1C6B72375B2E79100AA9BE52D0F30C2
SHA-1 : C7B3165D1E1F7463BFF16C0DE7747E6B3EC3F807
xxx.media*fire.com/download.php?0411sb2m1kkyrv4
(cwm-u950-6.0.2.3-temporary)
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CRC32 : 830121A8
MD5 : 8239E70CB81548FE4427C505A5184749
SHA-1 : 9CF9CED3EC6CA2B79AE174E03A423435BB0FFFAC
xxx.media*fire.com/download.php?m90c896m17u0o9p
sorry.. i still need to learn..
please report cwm zte u950 test 1 (build, 28 nov 2012).
suunnittelija said:
I bought it from fastcardtech.com, only 275 USD with free delivery.
From hardware specs point of view this is a really good phone, fast as my Asus TF700T tab with Tegra 3. It also supports WCDMA 900/2100MHz which are the most used 3G frequencies in EU. It does have only English and Chinese languages, but I used MoreLocale 2 to get more choices. More Locale does not change system language (like settings, caller app etc) so those will remain in English, but for example now other apps like Google play, Chrome etc. supports the language you have chosen in MoreLocale.
Sent from my ZTE V985 using xda app-developers app
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ZTE Grand Era V985 Recovery (support English)download link: pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=372147&uk=973327405
If you have any problems,please sent a email to me ,my email address is '[email protected]' ,i can help root your ZTE Grand Era V985,and install the recovery,the recovery includes English language.At last,the Android 4.2 for V985 will coming soon,maybe in April,if anyone need ,i will send to you.Thank you.
i found twrp for the zte u950 in english in this package, it is in the folder recovery_3 :good:
what do you think? is it possible to make the zt3 u980 to work with european 3g network? i thought to flash the baseband from zte v985 on the zte u950... do you think its possible?
More stuff in English
hey Heatshiver...u can add these in your OP
I found some roms HERE for U950 which support english language..and atleast instructions are in english
2 or 3 of them are based on MIUI ...
I've tried the 1st one...works perfectly so didn't flash others
Extracted img file of twrp recovery (english) from the package provided by superpfpf - attached in the post
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Working Tutorial How To Update/Upgrade Kobo Arc To Android 5.1 Lollipop
POSTED BY HENDAMZ ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 / LABELS: LOLLIPOP
The users of Kobo Arc now can update their Kobo Arc to Android 5.1 Lollipop. Kobo Arc with Android 5.1 Lollipop takes system performance to an all-time high by optimizing memory and improving your touchscreen so that it responds faster and more accurately than ever before. Kobo Arc with Android 5.1 Lollipop refines a polished platform even further and shows a real commitment to getting the basics right. Fast and frictionless New productivity options Improved Google Now .
This working tutorial to upgrade/update Kobo Arc to Android 5.1 Lollipop are rewrite from forum.xda-developers.com :
Kobo Arc
The new Android 5.1 Lollipop comes with many new features :
- Up to 5x performance improvements.
- A battery saver feature which extends device use by up to 120 mins.
- It has a faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience.
- Support for 64-bit SoCs using ARM, x86, and MIPS-based cores.
- OpenGL ES 3.1 and Android extension pack brings Android to the forefront of mobile graphics putting it on par with desktop and console class performance.
- Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device.
- More intelligent ranking of notifications based on who they’re from and the type of communication. See all your notifications in one place by tapping the top of the screen.
- New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices.
- SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware.
- State of the art video technology with support for HEVC main profile to allow for UHD 4K 10-bit video playback, tunneled hardware video decoding to save power and improved HLS support for streaming.
- and more cool features.
Here are some more aspects that users should know before trying out the custom ROM :
- Back up all your data in your phone properly.
- The device must have at least 80 percent battery power.
- Enable USB Debugging via Setting > Developer options > USB Debugging.
- If the device gets stuck on booting or experiences a boot loop issue, perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache a few more times before rebooting.
Note: Try this at your own risk.
Tutorial :
1. Download Android 4.4 KitKat ROM from link below :
Get : Single File Direct Download Link ROM.zip
Size Of file after extract are : 257MB
Password of file : 123kitkat
If any problem with the ROM, maybe because the ROM have corrupted during the download process, you can try to re-download the ROM.
2. Install the ROM Manager on your device. Get it from Google Play Store, then install the clockwork mod recovery. You also can use ROM Installer application from JRummy Apps Inc.(Get it from Google Play Store).
3. Connect your devices to your PC employing the USB information cable. Copy the “ROM.zip” file you downloaded to the SD memory card.
4. Restart your device in the recovery mode using ROM Manager. As soon as in Recovery Mode, go to ROM Manager and select backup/restore to back-up your information.
5. From the Recovery Menu do a total data erase (including Delvik Cache). When completed, go back to Recovery Principal Menu and choose Flash ROM from SD Card. Navigate the location you copied the ”ROM.zip” file and follow the directions for installing Android 4.4 KitKat on your devices. As soon as the installation is over, just reboot your device, and here you go, you’ve just upgraded it to the new Android 4.4 KitKat.The first boot will take some times .
Tutorial Video : Easy Way To Download ROM =
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Is this real
This is not the place to ask about things like that. You could try here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
Good luck!
I did a quick search and didn't find another just general post about this version, although there may be one buried inside another thread. If there is another thread, let me know and I'll have this thread deleted.
Although the main page http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html#unlocked version # and Download link hasn't been updated since v2.41.617.3, the View page http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-10/news/ for v2.41.617.3 actually takes you to the proper v2.48.617.1 info.
Official download link Download (1.8 GB).
I haven't applied the OTA yet, so I don't have any other details than what you see here.
Code:
HTC 10 Maintenance Release Instructions 5.3.2017
This software upgrade available for your HTC 10 provides the following key enhancements:
· Bug fixes
· April 2017 Android Security Updates
Details
Before you proceed, please confirm that this software upgrade to 2.48.617.1 is a newer version than what is currently loaded on your device. If it is the same version, there is no need to reload the software. Navigate to the Home screen, then tap All apps > Settings > About and locate the Software information . If your Software number is less than 2.48.617.1 , you should proceed with the upgrade.
WARNING: During the upgrade process the device will reboot multiple times and show software upgrade screens. Do not remove the AC charger or long-press the Power button as this might stop the update and your device may be rendered inoperable!
Getting Started
Before you proceed with the update, make sure you have done the following:
· Set aside approximately 20 minutes to allow the device to update
· Connect the device to a charger
· Ensure the battery is charged to at least 35%
· Connect to Wi-Fi to access and download the update
Installation instructions
To download and install the update from the device, follow these steps below:
Follow the "Getting Started" steps above.
From the Home screen tap All apps , tap Settings .
Tap About .
Tap Software updates .
Tap Check now .
Tap DOWNLOAD to download the update.
The status of the download can be checked in the Notifications pull down.
Once the download is complete, the user will be prompted to install from the Notifications pull down. Tap the System update to begin the upgrade process.
Tap OK to begin the update process to software version 2.48.617.1 .
WARNING: During the upgrade process the device will reboot multiple times and show software upgrade screens. Do not remove the AC charger or long-press the Power button as this might stop the update and your device may be rendered inoperable!
The device will reboot and begin installation. Users will not be able to use their device during the installation process (approximately 10 minutes).
Once the system update is complete, tap OK to continue.
For best performance, open Play Store and tap the Menu icon, then select My apps and ensure all installed apps are updated.
Manual system update instructions:
If you are outside of Wi-Fi coverage, or the update is not found, you may perform a manual system update via USB connection to a PC. This process requires that you download and install HTC Sync Manager first in order to get the proper drivers. If you do not have HTC Sync Manager installed already, you may download the software from http://www.htc.com/www/software/htc-sync-manager/ .
WARNING: Performing the system update manually will delete all information from the device. Ensure all information is backed up before proceeding. See the Help & How To section of this website for more information on backing up your device contents.
Performing the ROM Update:
Download and save the HTC 10™ ROM update to your PC.
Connect your device to your PC via the supplied USB cable.
If the device is not recognized by the PC, ensure you have HTC Sync Manager installed and then disconnect and reconnect the device from the USB cable.
Once the device is properly recognized on the PC, locate the HTC 10™ ROM Update that you downloaded. Double-click on the file to launch the system update wizard.
Follow all of the system update wizard instructions shown on your PC.
Once the update is complete, click Finish in the Wizard and the device will reboot.
Once the device reboots, the initial setup wizard will appear.
After the initial setup process is complete, open Play Store , tap the Menu icon, then select My apps and ensure all installed apps are updated.
After initial setup and updating all apps, the device is ready for use.
Note : If the ROM update wizard fails to recognize the device, close the wizard and then follow the steps below:
· From a powered off state, hold VOLUME DOWN while powering on the device to access download mode.
· Connect the device to the PC while in this state and attempt the ROM update again.
To exit download mode manually, use the volume keys to navigate to reboot and press the POWER button to select it.
Can this be installed on specific HTC 10's only or all? I'm stuck on 2.41.401.3 with January 2017 security update which I'm a bit disappointed about tbh.
Disruptor4 said:
Can this be installed on specific HTC 10's only or all? I'm stuck on 2.41.401.3 with January 2017 security update which I'm a bit disappointed about tbh.
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Your device CID/MID must match the ones of the RUU. Short answer: unfortunately you can't.
We are all disappointed about that. Let's hope that now that the U11 is out, they will give some love to the 10.
question
can i install this if iam having now custom rom ?
Ahmad-Hamad said:
can i install this if iam having now custom rom ?
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If your cid-mid matches,you can install.
A Verizon S-OFF user can flash this RUU, from my understanding.
I am a bit lost in the questioning.
anyone know if this fixes the intermittent wifi problem
If only they would be more specific about "Bug fixes" -_-
I hate messing with my cid and mid just for an update with unknown fixes
Yes you heard it right!
It's finally done!
Its a custom ROM for the WIKO RAINBOW JAM!
The porting community for this phone is so small that the phone isn't even listed at this site. (Thanks XDA)
!Sorry that I posted that thread at the Wiko Rainbow Forum!
I don't know if this works on the 8gb version of the phone, which means only the 16gb variant is supported now.
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UPDATE !
Android MM (6.0) has some really annoying porting bugs(especially camera) which cause bootloops for example and I would even say, that porting Nougat to this phone is a LOT easier than fixing these bug(which doesnt mean, I'm not going to fix them)
Even newer update:
I tried like 2 months getting the camera to work and NONE of my builds worked out.
I think I have to accept, that the camera drivers are just stuck on Android 5.1 or even just the original Stockrom.
So now there is a VERY experimental build of the Ressurection Rom for the Wiko Rainbow Jam.
(Bluetooth, Camera, and a lot of Apps like CM-Audio dont work correctly
+ phone sometimes randomly reboots)
Yeah , this build can be installed exactly the same like the other one (exept the MM-Gapps)
v.01 = "https://mega.nz/#!E51imQgZ!FfoRt1kltg7_qkXSa2lAQTlK8Q2m1Mg6zs4E9WnQb54" (This has a bootloop!)
v.02 = https://mega.nz/#!gp1ATSCA!dJcc6YvSp-9ZFkv1sfETZpU_623mj9SrvvGiq6Y18ks (Known bugs mentioned earlier)
DONT FORGET TO WIPE DALVIK AND REFORMAT THE DATA PARTITION!
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This is for the 3G version ONLY!
This rom is nearly completly untested and bugs shouldn't be a rarity.
PRE-REQUIREMENTS:
-A working WIKO RAINBOW JAM
-A Internet Connection
-Enough time to read my Instructions
-A USB-OTG Cable + USB MOUSE !IMPORTANT!
-Windows PC (Windows 7 or above)
-At least 80% Battery
What works?
WIFI / BT
Dual-Sim detection
SMS/MMS
Vibration
All of the buttons
Every app i tested till now...
Calling someone
Screen (Brightness / Pixel / Touchscreen ...)
Voice recording
720p YouTube playback ( The phone has a 50 hz display which means 60fps videos are experimental!)
Regular internet browsing via Chrome
+ The new Lineage OS 13 Features
Doesn't work
Camera ... fix will come soon!
Wrong Internal Storage detection ( only shows 1.45 gb in total)
UPDATE : to fix this problem you have to boot into recovery mode > wipe > Advanced wipe > check data > confirm
+ go to advanced wipe again > FS options > Repair FS > THEN RESIZE the partition
The Rom has still the build.prop from the phone I took the PortRom from ( INFINIX X510)
Feel free to post Feedback !
Modifications to the rom are welcome!
I WILL TAKE NO WARRANTY IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE . ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP
HOW TO INSTALL.
1. : Download the zip file I uploaded : "https://mega.nz/#!dh9S2K4D!WsZlBayDdI-kIAj0bgJp5f9xUEtQWZU63WDGKcnM_rY"
2. : Extract everything and open the SmartPhoneFlashTool (SPFT) . Now search for the flashtool.exe ( YES this guide is for Windows)
3. Go to the Download tab and select the Android scatter file from the "Files for flashing" folder.
4. You should see that all of the fill the boxes up automaticaly.
5. Say goodbye to your old Lollipop rom and to your internal storage. Then shut the phone down!
6. Click the "Download" button first! and then connect your phone via USB to your computer.
7. If your drivers are setup correctly the bar below should start blinking and the phone is about to be flashed (DON'T UNPLUG THE PHONE NOW)
8. If the green "check" shows up you can safely disconnect your phone from the PC
YOU NEED A USB-OTG Cable now because the TWRP recovery has a broken touchscreen support
9. Boot into Recovery Mode via pressing "POWER BUTTON" + "VOL-UP". (Thanks to the creator of the Recovery!)
10. Use the USB Mouse to wipe the Dalvik Cache ( Wipe/Advanced Wipe/"now check only Dalvik Cache" ) and confirm you action
11. Reboot and optionally install GAPPS ( ARM Marshmellow Android 6.0) and root via SuperSU if you want
Proceed with the phone setup and you are ready to go...
I added all my source as a .txt file to the downloadable zip I mentioned earlier.
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Is it hard to instal im a boob with phones and computer s :silly:
I would recommend a bit of knowledge on the whole flashing thematic. Just following the the instructions should be fine.
Just be sure that you have enough time to download the file properly and have at least 20 min of your time for the flashing process.
Camera fix
great rom, thanks. for when camera bug fix?
I dont know when this feature will work again. I tried so many bugfixing tutorials that i don't know where to start. It will probably be fixed in a few weeks, but from know on i need to wait until summer vacation because of school . That means that the project isn't dead yet
Dunno if someone is still interested in this device, anyway here's an interesting directory for those who are able to port ROMs:
https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=247444
...hope that inspires !
Hello,
Mega is asking for a key ??
Friendly,