SORRY! IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!! THREAD CLOSED!!!
Here is the step by step guide on how to get Flash 10.1 on your Android 2.1(Eclair) geared Xperia X8:
(1) The first step is to download flash_for_21.zip to your computer and extract the .apk file.
(2) Now navigate to the market and install “Apps Installer” utility to your phone.
(3) Now connect your Android phone to the computer and copy .apk file to your SD card. Make sure that it is in SD card root and not in a sub folder.
(4) After this launch “Apps Installer” on your phone and follow the on screen instructions to install flash_for_21.apk file.
(5) After installation is complete, simply reboot your phone and there you go! You now have Flash 10.1 on your phone.
Link below!
Cheers!
does it rly works?
kiz1983 said:
does it rly works?
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I am facing some bugs though. But worth for a try!
And i think it will work better on a rooted device....(not too sure)
tried it, does not work for me tho
no it's don't work.
dont work and can you explain tep three because i thing i do there something wrong
Its is compatable for x10mini?
Sent from my E10i
This is discussed many times. It replaces flash lite on android 2.1 devices that support it with flash 10.1. Only HTC devices support flash lite on android 2.1. Xperia line does not support it so this will not work.
I am afraid it doesn't work for Sony Ericsson xperia X8...
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
XPERIA X8.
It's DON'T work.
It's DON'T work....!
please support in xperia X8
Doesnt work for my X8 2.1 either.
Also its a huge app anyway...
N.
How uninstall this version flash? because dasn't work any internet browser witch this software.
thx
Applications Management.
Its in the Settings of your phone!
N.
It doesn't work on X8. Tried many browsers. Wonder if you have tested or not?
Yep
I am beginning to get sick of android, always all you want to do you have to do it the hard way, problems with java support, flash support, the stupid market way to install apps (no offense but a normal user doesn't know how to use adb to install apks).
To reboot: you need another app
For proxy: you need another app
No native java support
Related
I have to my hands for a few days only a X10 mini prototype with fw 2.1 (not final fw - debug)
Tell me any dev if they want any file to upload and maybe help him for any way.
Check my photos to proved it what i say!
http://img405.imageshack.us/i/1286524385375.jpg/
http://img140.imageshack.us/i/1286524445708.jpg/
http://img412.imageshack.us/i/1286524481171.jpg/
http://img253.imageshack.us/i/1286524511580.jpg/
Many thanks to Bin4ry and wolfilein who helped me to dump the below files!!!
Dump System With ADB:
http://rapidshare.com/files/424248203/System__updated_with_ADB_.rar
Dump Bootloader:
http://rapidshare.com/files/424303620/spl.bin
Note:
1. Root permision only from ADB shell # [not from device (terminal emulator)]
2. Universal Androot 1.6.1 doesn't works!
Can you try to locate the lockscreen.apk(?), idk if there is such a file but if yes can you post it please, thanks for the screenshots btw
Lef.teris said:
I have to my hands for weekend only a X10 mini prototype with fw 2.1 (not final fw - debug)
Tell me any dev if they want any file ( as /system ) to upload (rapidshare) and maybe help him for any way.
Check my photos to prove what i say!
http: //img405.imageshack.us/i/1286524385375.jpg/
http: //img140.imageshack.us/i/1286524445708.jpg/
http: //img412.imageshack.us/i/1286524481171.jpg/
http: //img253.imageshack.us/i/1286524511580.jpg/
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Looks the same except for the lockscreen , Good job OP , bad job SE... so no surprises huh??
Could you post a video of this?????
I really think the new Interface looks much better.
tejagamer said:
Could you post a video of this?????
I really think the new Interface looks much better.
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Its the same ' BLUE BLUE BLUE ' :x , frankly i expected a little more
ya
its the same blue
But i feel its abit darker
Dunno why
Lets wait for official though
Can you dump the loader please so that i can compare to stock one?
Procedure is decribed in X10 forums - custom rom development.
Regards
Bin4ry
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
Oooo go Bin4ry thanks!
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
You can't just tease us like that. Anything new to report?
System dump please
install the android SDK (developers.android.com)
start CMD (type cmd in search box after opening windows "start")
change path to android sdk\"tools" folder by typing in "cd c:\PATH_TO_YOUR_SDK\tools" (note: PATH_TO_YOUR_SDK is the location of your "android-sdk-windows" folder)
on your phone: Setting -> Applications -> Developer -> Debug Mode
connect your phone with your pc
back to cmd console: type "adb pull /system"
the full system dump shall be in YOUR_SDK_FOLDER\tools\system
Cheers
further reply, sorry!
Bin4ry said:
Can you dump the loader please so that i can compare to stock one?
Procedure is decribed in X10 forums - custom rom development.
Regards
Bin4ry
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
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Bin4ry for some reason i don't know why i can't use ADB connection with specific phone (probably reason it's a prototype phone) maybe it want different driver. for my other x10 mini RTL i haven't any issue with ADB.
it need a driver called SEMC HSUSB Device (from device manager - Windows)
http: //img219.imageshack.us/img219/557/10102010131939.jpg
I find another way to pull files from this prototype x10 mini with ftp app
If you know how can i solve with issue please tell me!
In the Menu where USB-Debug is located, there should be an option with PC-Companion. If you check this the phone will ask if you want to install PC-Companion if a usb-cable is connected.
If you choose Install on phone, then in Windows a new Drive will popup, the driver should be located there.
Regards
Bin4ry
Bin4ry said:
In the Menu where USB-Debug is located, there should be an option with PC-Companion. If you check this the phone will ask if you want to install PC-Companion if a usb-cable is connected.
If you choose Install on phone, then in Windows a new Drive will popup, the driver should be located there.
Regards
Bin4ry
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Pc-Companion installed on my pc but nothing found, it not recognised as connected phone!
Pop up menu is disabled when connecting the phone with pc (not the same with ratail x10 mini)
I try to install other drivers (for X10 mini, X10) but nothing, also nothing found with windows update on Win7
maybe you can copy the things that are need to sdcard an use an terminal emulator for this ??
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maybe you can copy the things that are need to sdcard an use an terminal emulator for this ??
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Please tell how can i do this!
@Bin4ry, isn't root required to install io_ex2.ko? Is it not required to dump the boot loader?
Is it worth trying Exploid to gain root? Although I believe we think it won't work. It's got to be worth a try
yes first you need to root the x10 minni
but i think that i is already rooted
then extract this zip to sdcard
forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=407185&d=1285348031
open an terminal emulator app and give in
Code:
su
cd /sdcard
insmod io_ex2.ko
cat /proc/splimage > /sdcard/spldump.bin
then you upload the file spldump.bin
(it is on sdcard)
Nice one wolfilein.
@Lef.teris, when you manage to get the drivers sorted of the adb, please try the following: http://android.doshaska.net/x10miniroot
Edit: although I doubt this will work - try using the drivers from here!
wolfilein said:
yes first you need to root the x10 minni
but i think that i is already rooted
then extract this zip to sdcard
forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=407185&d=1285348031
open an terminal emulator app and give in
Code:
su
cd /sdcard
insmod io_ex2.ko
cat /proc/splimage > /sdcard/spldump.bin
then you upload the file spldump.bin
(it is on sdcard)
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I try to gain root with universal androot 1.6.1 but doesn't works. I can't try with exploit, i have issue with ADB driver
Any other way to gain root? so i can take and upload the file you want!
Another thought - could you right click on one of the devices in screenshot you uploaded (this one) and select properties, then click the details tab. Next in the drop down box select Hardware Ids.
Could you post the text thats in there? Hopefully we'll be able to find a driver
hi,
trying to install xrecovery...
so downloaded the .apk to instal, not working (busybox newest version from market, super user rights also)
in this app are 3 parts of instalation, first and last work 2. gots a red circle and says that it cant be stated.
so i tried it manualy and copied the files via root explorer(sh, chargemon and xrecovery.tar , busybox file). rebootet pushed the back button several times nothing happend -.- just the normal booting.
try the reboot again
now press the back button or the sound button on the rigth side
you say "sh,xrecovery.tar,busybox,carmagon"
i don#t know a sh file
try to install xrecovery with the flashtool
it is here in xda you have to search for it
strange, worked with the flash tool, then updated to version 1.00 via xrecovery but after that not working :/
looks like that version 1.00 is not working well so dont update it
yep switched back,
somehow in the xrecovery menu it says something about x8 recovery tool. ans also i have to take a x8 multitouch file to work.
a lot of things from the x8 work on our device's
but MULITTOUCH would not work on our devices
chose oure dualtouch driver it's the best wich work
flex96 said:
a lot of things from the x8 work on our device's
but MULITTOUCH would not work on our devices
chose oure dualtouch driver it's the best wich work
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but problem is that it doesnt work
Need help installing xRecovery on XPERIA X10 Mini
Hello all,
Seems there isn't much help for newbies here :-(
I browsed all of the relevant parts of the site (I think):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
https://www.xda-developers.com/android/reboot-x10-into-xrecovery-from-os/#comments
And found these links outside xda-developers:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...2488-xrecovery-nandroid-auf-dem-x10-mini.html
http://www.mobil-talk.de/android-fa...ecovery-nandroid-auf-dem-x10-mini-nutzen.html
I used the German-language page (http://www.mobil-talk.de/android-fa...ecovery-nandroid-auf-dem-x10-mini-nutzen.html) to install the files, as I'm too stingy too shell out for the applications people here seem to need to install a system tool on their phones...
There are a few things that confuse me greatly, however:
1) What is the version of xRecover (or xrecover-x10mini) that we are supposed to be installing on our phones
2) What is the impact of busybox on the process (current version from the Market installs as /system/xbin/busybox, not as /system/bin/busybox as xRecovery seems to want; I know the chargemon script has /system/bin/busybox hardcoded)
3) What is the correct button to press at boot time of the phone to get into the xRecover application?
I installed several versions of the software I found through this site:
xRecovery-minipro-0.1.1-beta.tar.bz2
xrecovery_signed.apk
Neither of those seems to work on my XPERIA X10 Mini, and I have tried the back, volume up and volume down buttons, and I have tried to change the event from event0 to event1.
I am just trying to install the CyanogenMod 6 ROMs on my phone and am getting very disappointed with the entire process. If and when I do get it to work, I shall attempt to write my experiences down so others might have an easier time than I had.
Despite all the groveling, I do appreciate the community's efforts to make all of this work. I hope I can do my bit to document it better or to help iron out some inconsistencies.
Regards
looks like my problem
for me installing with the flash tool worked. (so just download flash tool and klick the xrecovery button =) )
after that i could copy the new custom rom files to the sd card and install them with xrecovery.
just push the back button all the time while booting repeatly when you got xrecovery succesful installed it should work
Sony Tablet S 3.2.1 (release2) Kernal Version: 2.6.3.6 [email protected] #1 Build number THMASOO124OOO can i root this? if so can you point me to the right direction? not tell me how to do it but where i can find a tutorial because i don't wanna mess it up you know thanks much appreciated
hey
as far as I know, only build #10 devices are not root able
if you want to root your tablet, enable USB-Debugging in your options,
after you have done that, go to this post, install the usb drivers, if you want to test if adb is working, start the batch file, which is located in the folder of the drivers, than type in the batch file, "adb devices", without" ", if it found devices, proceed to the next step
got to this post, download the AoI tool by condi, extract the tool, start the tool
type in "1" than press enter, wait till it's finished, exit.
congrats your tablet is rooted
I would recommend you, to also install the rescue-backdoor.
I hope that I could help you with my confusing tutorial
cheers
Lyxath said:
hey
as far as I know, only build #10 devices are not root able
if you want to root your tablet, enable USB-Debugging in your options,
after you have done that, go to this post, install the usb drivers, if you want to test if adb is working, start the batch file, which is located in the folder of the drivers, than type in the batch file, "adb devices", without" ", if it found devices, proceed to the next step
got to this post, download the AoI tool by condi, extract the tool, start the tool
type in "1" than press enter, wait till it's finished, exit.
congrats your tablet is rooted
I would recommend you, to also install the rescue-backdoor.
I hope that I could help you with my confusing tutorial
cheers
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k i understand all this but that last part when you said install resuce backdoor, do you mean after i rooted? correct? awesome deal mane i appreciate your time and effort
Update: also i googled this but i dont' quite understand the concept of rooting, i know its admin previlages but does that mean i could run apps that aren't for the tablet S in market like say ORDER AND CHOAS MMO ? ? ?
biggyhead said:
k i understand all this but that last part when you said install resuce backdoor, do you mean after i rooted? correct? awesome deal mane i appreciate your time and effort
Update: also i googled this but i dont' quite understand the concept of rooting, i know its admin previlages but does that mean i could run apps that aren't for the tablet S in market like say ORDER AND CHOAS MMO ? ? ?
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yes u can only do install rescue backdoor after the tab is rooted.
rooting in android means gaining root access. Market aka PlayShop is a place where all androids apps/games are hosted. Weather u can play on Sony Tab or other android devices are purely base on the Android version (eg: 2.3.5(GB), 3.2.1(HC), 4.0(ICS) ).
if u ever come across apps like Titanium Backup, CPU Tuner... u will need root previlages to run it because it is meddling with the Android system settings which default the tab is mainly run as a normal user. Also, with rooted android devices, u can change the wifi binary to support adhoc wifi which again, by default it is not enabled. It seems that ICS does support it thou base on the adhoc wifi functions i see.
hope this info gives u a better picture about android rooting. for apple devices u jailbreak to install free apps or freely distributed IPA files.
zerod78 said:
yes u can only do install rescue backdoor after the tab is rooted.
rooting in android means gaining root access. Market aka PlayShop is a place where all androids apps/games are hosted. Weather u can play on Sony Tab or other android devices are purely base on the Android version (eg: 2.3.5(GB), 3.2.1(HC), 4.0(ICS) ).
if u ever come across apps like Titanium Backup, CPU Tuner... u will need root previlages to run it because it is meddling with the Android system settings which default the tab is mainly run as a normal user. Also, with rooted android devices, u can change the wifi binary to support adhoc wifi which again, by default it is not enabled. It seems that ICS does support it thou base on the adhoc wifi functions i see.
hope this info gives u a better picture about android rooting. for apple devices u jailbreak to install free apps or freely distributed IPA files.
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oh so same general idea DUDE AWESOME THANKS SO MUCH i really appreciate your time mane i have decided to take the risk after more reading on rooting thanks so much i really appreciate this i can't wait!
biggyhead said:
oh so same general idea DUDE AWESOME THANKS SO MUCH i really appreciate your time mane i have decided to take the risk after more reading on rooting thanks so much i really appreciate this i can't wait!
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np.. we should all thank Condi and bunch for their efforts to make root possible on sony tab...
have fun!
zerod78 said:
np.. we should all thank Condi and bunch for their efforts to make root possible on sony tab...
have fun!
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ran into a problem i did everything but it says error can't find path, says like mtp something i don't have it?
UPDATE: that one doesn't work with the other adb you gota use the one given by him http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488822 or you get an error so second part doesn't work , which in term scared the **** OUT OF ME when the program turned red but it works now with dj's style ROOTED WHOOO i think iono how to tell xD
biggyhead said:
does that mean i could run apps that aren't for the tablet S in market like say ORDER AND CHOAS MMO ? ? ?
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Absolutely my good man!
go to this thread to change you build.prop (makes it/the market think it's a different device)
I've been known to pull out my sony tab at work on lunch, crank the wifi hot spot on my phone and smash out a few minutes of questing lol It's truly the best
biggyhead said:
Sony Tablet S 3.2.1 (release2) Kernal Version: 2.6.3.6 [email protected] #1 Build number THMASOO124OOO can i root this? if so can you point me to the right direction? not tell me how to do it but where i can find a tutorial because i don't wanna mess it up you know thanks much appreciated
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I rooted my Sony s and the only # that change from urs r the THMAS#
DreadPirateDan said:
Absolutely my good man!
go to this thread to change you build.prop (makes it/the market think it's a different device)
I've been known to pull out my sony tab at work on lunch, crank the wifi hot spot on my phone and smash out a few minutes of questing lol It's truly the best
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im so glad i read this sick wit it!!!
I just Made This for Person (s) Intrested In Stock Google ICS with a Twist Many of the apps and Theme (s) Come from Others and Not me More Info below.
Program Required:
WinRar/7zip/Any ZIP utility
For XP users Please Download a Program Called PowerToy for CMD anywhere or manually change the directory with " cd /*****/****/**"
Device features required:
Unlocked Bootloader
minimal Experiance In flashing Kernels
Knowledge about CWM
Patience.
Notice!
Games may not work as smoothly as Gingerbread Because of this being a "Beta" and the Company Won't Update their games Untill Officall ICS SONY.
As well as this Wi-fi Is fixed and Can Connect but you may get random errors Please Don't Hesitate for Support as I know it can be Scary sometimes if your new.
Data & Calls are Perfectomondo as far as I know so any error You know where to come Eighter here Or the Q&A.
If you dont have Dropbox and want 2 GB of free Cloud Storage (good for people without a HDD or USB /HDD.) Please Sign Up I get 250MB of free Storage Meaning faster downloads for you and more Uploads of Hotfixes.
You Just Unzip To this Directory:
-->/sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/Backup_Goes_Here.
If anyone Thinks This Should Be removed Im only Trying to Help Some Non-Experianced People With Issues With Custom Roms and Flashing (Such as myself But I'd say I Know Quite a bit).
This is Only a Backup! Kind Of development Not a Theme or ROM just Backup!
Reassons Why You may need this:
*Incase You Flash a Bad Zip Which Gives Errors
*Just To Feel Stock ICS
*Wanting Custimization In a Certain Boundry
*Less Dangerous (Not sure about this But Put it here anyways )
*FileSize
*You Can restore Data/system/boot/cache With CWM using Advanced Restore
*Just Requires a Simple Kernel Such as Doom's Advanced Stock ICS kernel.
*Could Be a Base for Your Development or Theme
How to Install Noob Guide (Only for People Who have No clue How to Flash even tho You should Leave Now if you dont know what your doing )
Step 1) Download the fastboot Package and Install Drivers By Going to Device manger and enter fastboot (via Holding search While Device off, Then Your PC should Try to locate Drivers If everything Goes well It will Fail.
Then Manually Click Browse for them and go to were your Fastboot is But When you get here -->Fastboot-->Fastboot.exe & Drivers Just seelect Drivers and click ok.
Step 2) Now drivers are installed You can Move the boot.img file whatever the kernel name is to the fastboot folder Keep It in that Directory.
Rename the kernel to Boot.
step 3) Now we can Hold Shift and whilst holding Right Click and Open "Command Prompt here".
Step 4) Type the command If you want to Flash and stay In Fastboot and manually reboot:
"Fastboot flash boot boot.img" Ignore the (").
If you wish to Hotboot it do the following:
"fastboot boot boot.img".
step 5) Spam back button or Volume down Untill You Get In CWM if you have not got the backup in the location then go to "mounts and storage" In CWM. Click Mount and makesure SD card is Mounted it should say this if it is "Unmount SD".
Then Just Copy the files over.
Step 6)Go to "Backup and Restore" and Click The backup "File name" If you rename the backup makesure there are no spaces or you'' Get MD5 Mismatch.
Remember to extract the Zip to ClockWorkMod-->Backup-->Backup here.
[disclamer]
In no means Is this a ROM its a Backup for many purpose and requires an Unlcoked Bootloader Not having so will Result In a Bootloop or Your Phone Wont boot.
This does not act upon a ROM or Theme just a Backup so please use Custom ROMs If there Is anything You wish to add Comment Below and State What you Woould Like.
[Is there Something That you Own and Dont want it in this Backup?]
I understand If you want me to Remove something in this Backup Please Tell me Why and I will Be most happy to remove it, But this is actually making your Thing well Known but ah well.
Thanks To these Great People for the Sources:
ICX team for Some Sony apps
Thomasaffca for his Wondeerful themes
DoomLord for His Kernel and etc
KeiranFTW for His ICX kernel and Some Sony apps + Xperia Tweaks
CM9 Team (Andrew) for CM9 player
The Creators Of DSP
Sony For there Large Step In actually helping us
Google for ICS!
and ChaosFirZen
Thanks PaxChristos!
If I forget You in the Credits Remind Me Please and feel free to yell at me If I do ;p.
Presented By Team HyD^Og3N
CDMA USERS & R800x
Looke;
CDMA Signal FIX: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24201160&postcount=54
CDMA Data &Calls fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24231693&postcount=34
Notice CDMA has Issues With ICS beta!
Downloads:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/39509975/MooDeDBackupICS.zip
Hotfixes are In the XDA links below (if there are any)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/39509975/DSPmanager-ics.zip
Also If you Experiance Music Player Fails Open Titanium Backup and Find Music and "Wipe Data" Its a Bug In the App Not the Backup/ROM
This Backup/ROM is here for you guys as a Simple way of getting ICS from Sony Official Release Without doing 3 Fastboot Commands the Only Command you need it the one for the kernel Explained above!
sorry to moan but
really finding it hard to read your post with the colour font you chose
Dude Il change It Uploading Now [old]
Reserved for later
Changed Colour and I need to get links But I posted because This might help and Its Kinda development in a way not Custom ROM way just in a way [old]
Im going to Compress This for store taking for evr [new]
u should know... the shift+Rclick doesn't work on Windows XP OS.
I had a verry hard time figuring where do people see this command line when i was using windows xp.
And when selecting fastboot drivers in device manager, windows xp doesn't have the option to automatically search for the proper drivers inside the entire "drivers" folder.. u'll have to manually select the proper .inf file.. wich ofcourse i didn't know the good one since there are many. the automatic search for the driver is only available in windows 7 (and vista?)
thought u should mention it.
SirDeadly said:
u should know... the shift+Rclick doesn't work on Windows XP OS.
I had a verry hard time figuring where do people see this command line when i was using windows xp.
And when selecting fastboot drivers in device manager, windows xp doesn't have the option to automatically search for the proper drivers inside the entire "drivers" folder.. u'll have to manually select the proper .inf file.. wich ofcourse i didn't know the good one since there are many. the automatic search for the driver is only available in windows 7 (and vista?)
thought u should mention it.
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Boss use google ..
Download and install 'right click open cmd here' from xp power toys..
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
Or just use cd command in cmd to change cmd directory
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Or buy a WIndows System Upgrade for like £40/$50/60
Or iNstall linux/Ubuntu Really good Im using it!
Just an FYI, CDMA users of ICS Sony Beta are still encountering problems with it actually working, so you might wanna wait to "support" CDMA until we get it spot on.
Pax
Oh Thanks Pax !
gonemad02 said:
Or just use cd command in cmd to change cmd directory
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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he mentioned "for people who have no clue" so... command prompt cmds might aswell be in martian language m8...
i tried to tell him to include those steps
as for the "xp power toys" i had no clue, thank you imkentoy, that's good to know for the future.. if i ever come back to XP.
The horrors of such a font...
CrimsonKnight13 said:
The horrors of such a font...
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For all r800x users I have really great news
KA12 Ice Cream Sony, post 371
Check it out, I'm really happy to announce this
ka though this is a thread of a ROM y post your rom in my one?
Xperia4life said:
ka though this is a thread of a ROM y post your rom in my one?
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Because the fix should also work on your rom if it works on mine
If your rom is based on ICS beta?
Oh I thought you Posted your Actual ROM on the Thread lol!
Thanks Currently Compiling CM9 on my PC
Xperia4life said:
Oh I thought you Posted your Actual ROM on the Thread lol!
Thanks Currently Compiling CM9 on my PC
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No, just the link to the post with explanation about CDMA patch and installation lol
Just saw this on the official Nubia page, appears to be android 5.0 with split partitions for Nubia Z7 mini dual sim:
http://www.nubia.cn/service.php?sid=5
(use translate)
Has anyone tried this? or seen it before?
I am rooted and gapped so I am a few versions behind as I lost OTA abilities, has anyone got this OTA? Would prefer to do it via this method than using their tool.
EDIT:
Looks like tomorrow is the day:
Dear Cowboys: Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for the concern and support of Nubia. We have been trying to improve the user experience of the system, but also endeavor to provide stable version, on Friday, we will publish Z7, Z7mini, Z7Max, the official version Z9mini and X6, the beta version Z9Max and subsequent versions will continue to update . We will soon open Z9Max, Z9mini recruiting closed beta, so stay tuned Oh! For nubia UI you have any questions and suggestions are welcome to nubia UI area or issue recommendations section exchanges. Once again, thank you for your patience. Nubian because you have more exciting! nubia team 2015-7-8
new stable Lollipop for mini's been officially released
link( in Chinese): http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hqGSezy (password:5mpy , MD5: 2651F3539381AA0B12A21B54729E2EBD )
Above rom can only be upgraded via official upgrade software: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bnc0J1d (password: 2mua)
Be warned if u choose this one u must use the upgrade software I gave in the link, because there's some changes to the software, using old ones will cause boot loop.
Be warned using this method will lose all ur personal data and apps. U can only upgrade using this method if ur current rom is official 1.82 (4.4 Kitkat) or 2.03, 3.01 (5.0 Lollipop), if using other roms, CM or YIOS for example, the upgrade software will refuse to continue >_<. However, using MIUI6 is OK, because it is based on official 1.82.
recovery zip ROM: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1pJxaYM3 (passowrd:el1j, MD5: 4C409536B1124A86E65F1B66E94E0C2C)
This zip file can be flashed using both official and CM based recovery, provided ur current ROM is official 3.01, otherwise boot loop is also expected
As the files are too large, the only way to download them is by install a clound file management program issued by Baidu. Blame Nubia for not using cloud disk with English support
download link of Baidu cloud file manager:http://bcscdn.baidu.com/netdisk/BaiduYunGuanjia_5.2.7.exe
Just an FYI for other users lookign to upgrade.
My update went well. I installed 1.82 via custom reocvery method. This lost all data but thats what i wanted, to start fresh.
the I used the nubia updater tool to flash the 3.12 rom.
Once the rom is loaded, you will find a lot of junk chinese apps so you will want to clear those out and of course no root or google apps.
here is how to achieve this:
Root - download kingroot pak file from google, run it and you will have root. Its a bit bloaty, you can uninstall all the apps it creates except kinguser (this is the equivalent of superSu) - would be interested to now if anyone else has found a root method that works.
Install custom recovery:
https://mega.co.nz/#!fsMXSC6A!2Vpqy2SGIC_WbFAqNgzE6WgArW2vaWha-zwp_o7yvqE
Enable USB debugging
extract nx507j_twrp_2_8_5_0_NEW archive
connect phone via usb
run recovery.bat
(thanks to another xda user for this)
Boot into the recovery, and install:
pa_gapps-modular-mini-5.0.1-20150418-signed.zip
(google for that file, others may work but this is minimal and does what you need)
Once rebooted, open playstore, enter your gmail, then your contacts and calendar will be synced!
install an app like links2sd or root uninstall and start clearing out all of the garbage apps.
That should be enough to get you started. I will attempt to install xposed tomorrow.
Xposed:
see my other thread for xposed
So I seem to be stuck. I had used the nubia updater to get to 2.03 and rooted and dropped in TWRP. After that I did a TWRP backup. Next I did the usual steps and flashed CM12. Now I want to update again; but, my backup file of 2.03 is corrupted and won't boot. When I try to use the nubia update tool it doesn't see the phone even though it says the driver is installed correctly. I have also tried the steps that @rx1 posted on 7 May, but that hasn't worked yet. In my device manager settings it has Android Phone with a dropdown that says Android Composite ADB Interface and the driver is installed correctly. However, a little further in the list it says Other Devices and lists Android with the yellow exclamation. Despite what I try it won't find the driver for that one. It's confusing because one says it is correctly installed (as does the Qualcomm Drivers installer) and the other does not. Ohh, and when I look at my computer (sorry not a PC guy, borrowing from a friend) under Devices with Removable Storage, the phone shows as a DVD player. Any ideas or help out here?
Sorry, posted in wrong thread.
I think you wiped system when you installed CM 12 or later . Your phone has already merged partitions and you don't need Nubia Tools anymore.
- Go to TWRP
- Downlod form PC a 3.01 or 3.12 ROM , preferable rooted .
- install it after wipe only " factory reset " .
If your PC can't see the phone ( only as DVD ) ....try to re-install CM 12 from phone .
The only driver that works:
uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone
download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM
run it and select option 1 install drivers
reconnect phone
(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.
Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
flamery said:
The only driver that works:
uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone
download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM
run it and select option 1 install drivers
reconnect phone
(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.
Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
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Thanks for your help. Although, I will say that I used TWRP to flash CM12, not the nubia updater. I do know that much. Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but it seems one of you is saying that I should use the update tool to get to 3.01 or 3.12 and the other seems to say flash it with TWRP; am I misunderstanding something here?
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The package says Z7Max? Is it actually for the mini?
Yes, as I said above only use this tool to install drivers. They are the same. Don't use it for anything else on a mini.
flamery said:
The only driver that works:
uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone
download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM
run it and select option 1 install drivers
reconnect phone
(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.
Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
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Thanks. That was my only problem. I had been using the wrong drivers. It worked quick and simple, just like it did before.
First of all hello everyone since this is my 1st post
I upgraded to official 3.01 Lollipop and I want to ask if it is possible to install playstore without root since I want to run an app that won't work if the phone is rooted and I can't find it anywhere else other than playstore, otherwise I would be just fine without all the google apps.
Alternatively would it work if I installed a pre rooted ROM and then unroot it, is that possible?
Hope this thread is suitable for these questions and thanx in advance to anyone that can help.
What app is it called? Maybe I can find it on play store then send you the apk install file.
It's called OTE TV GO but from what I've read even if you can find the apk it will not work unless you have downloaded it from your device.
Well I don't know how much luck you will have because it shows as incompatible with my device. (maybe because Im root?)
Anyways the way to do it is, either from chrome or firefrox install this extension on your PC
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/.../cgihflhdpokeobcfimliamffejfnmfii?hl=en&gl=VN
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/apk-downloader/
go into the options and enter your device ID and email etc. then yeah just do as it says, go to the playstore then the extension will allow you to directly download the apk file then copy it and then install to your device.
Second option is, there is a app called "rootcloak" that will hide the fact you are rooted from any apps you choose to, so in theory the playstore and ota thing wont know you have root.
I tried the firefox extension but when I try to download any app I get "Cannot download this app.
Login session has expired or your email and device ID are incorrect/not activated on Google Play app"
Will try second option as soon as possible. Thanx anyway