Hello everyone.
I've an LG C600 (aka Optimus Pro).
I've a simple question - is it possible to put CyanogenMod on it? Or another modified rom? Because the stock rom is a simply crap!
Could you please answer me? Help me? Because it's my first Android and I can't find anything related to this phone on Google neither or on this forum!
Thanks!
Best regards,
Miguel
I want know too
I'm sorry for probably doing spam with this, but I'd really apreciate your information/help!
I want it soon too :/ :/
and i have a question from you bro... Do it deletes anything if you root your mobile... like contacts, messages or any app... sorry for being an Noob
If you root your mobile, nothing is deleted!
Rooting your device is, in a simple way, unlock system folders, so many apps can work with them.
But, of course, if you instal a new rom, like CyanogenMod, it probably delete everything on your device. So, to make backups, you have to root your phone and instal an app like Titanium Backup, available on market!
but is there anyway to stop few services forever after rooting the phone..i have seen few services run by LG eating tons of ram... one of them is whether while there are others too... also phone memory always remain low and app2SD does not move the app completely
thanks
Yes, it's possible! But be careful of what you remove, you can brick your phone... Apps like Facebook, apps from your carrier can be removed. But if you remove Home screen, for example, you're unable to access menu!
After root your phone (have you done yet?), install Titanium Backup (if you like it, buy it, because the paid version have many good features!), and start removing the apps you don't want! But be careful! Make backups of everything first. You can do it on Titanium Backup by going to Batch and choose "Backup all user apps + system data" before deleting something.
cyanogen would be great ! this device has 256mb of ram which is good enough
Seriously, someone do something. This phone needs a new ROM. I can hardly multitask programs on this phone, low memory, it lags sometimes, it needs some serious tweaking if possible.Also does anyone know an easy way to root this phone...I ain't a developer
malvykay said:
Seriously, someone do something. This phone needs a new ROM. I can hardly multitask programs on this phone, low memory, it lags sometimes, it needs some serious tweaking if possible.Also does anyone know an easy way to root this phone...I ain't a developer
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If you've done some forum research, you'd find this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1222630
It's quite simple! Remember just something, on the echo command, make sure you put a space after number 1.
So, the adb commands are:
adb devices (enter)
adb shell (enter)
echo 1 > /data/local/lge_adb.conf (press enter)
I really like this! I allways help when people needs help... I think i'm very kind, but not one 'thank you!', nothing!
So nice - not!
CM7 for LG C660 optimus Pro released!
Link to the news:http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...s-its-return&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13254462222692
Recovery: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...bWFuYWdlciJd&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13254462342284
or
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...2.7-c660.img&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13254462417565
Cyanogenmod7: http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=c660
Thanks a ton been waiting for it since ages
I try install... But i can't reboot in Recovery...
Install ROM Manager and Clockworkmod...
Can u help me?
Neztor said:
I try install... But i can't reboot in Recovery...
Install ROM Manager and Clockworkmod...
Can u help me?
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another user told me that he can't also reboot in recovery... So it seems to be problem from Clockworkmod...
Please, keep trying. I sold my C660 and bought an Huawei Ideos X5 U8800
i'll be patient... You had trouble with this phone... I see ur nickname in some Forums hehe
Anyone who has successfully istalled it ???? Howz it ??????
Love is eternal - Albus dumbledore
Just cant get it to run in recovery mode, it just performs a factory reset each and every time pls help finally i thought i will rid my phone of this most horrible stock rom
Unable to boot into recovery to backup/change ROMS
Can the experts from this forum help the 'LG Optimus Pro C660' users with the issue of not being able to boot into recovery/bootloader to create a nandroid backup.
As users have already posted here, every time we try to boot into recovery through the following ways...
1. Rom Manager
2. Key Combinations (Vol Up/Dn + Home + Power button)
3. Quickboot App
4. A command through the ADB Shell
All the above has resulted in a factory default restore. A green Android'bot appears for a second and so, and the phone is restored to factory settings.
Please Help !!!!!!!
PS : Seems like the Bootloader/recovery needs to be cracked for this LG Optimus Pro C660.
thanks,
aiamuzz said:
Can the experts from this forum help the 'LG Optimus Pro C660' users with the issue of not being able to boot into recovery/bootloader to create a nandroid backup.
As users have already posted here, every time we try to boot into recovery through the following ways...
1. Rom Manager
2. Key Combinations (Vol Up/Dn + Home + Power button)
3. Quickboot App
4. A command through the ADB Shell
All the above has resulted in a factory default restore. A green Android'bot appears for a second and so, and the phone is restored to factory settings.
Please Help !!!!!!!
PS : Seems like the Bootloader/recovery needs to be cracked for this LG Optimus Pro C660.
thanks,
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Exactly the same problem as my other PRO friends. plz sombody help us.
Recovery seems to be the issue, But guys. Check out this guys, who actually released CM7 on optimus pro
Search for "Ricardo Cerqueira" on Google plus
Scroll down and you will see pictures of CM7 working on pro. So seems he has un -locked the bootloader. Plzz somebody share with us
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Hello i have a st15i mini.
I must say its realy fast after i5800 with kyrilos.
Ok now here are my problems.
First of all i found i dont have task manager when i long press home button.
????
Second and maybe more important i see i have all does crappy aplications runing in the background like facebook, some game applications etc.
How do i uninstall them?
I dont have a stock file manager ?????????
Is there any xperia mini custom project?
If so please point me to one of them.
Im on stock 2.3.4 latest for my region.
EvgeniyDragunov said:
Hello i have a st15i mini.
I must say its realy fast after i5800 with kyrilos.
Ok now here are my problems.
First of all i found i dont have task manager when i long press home button.
????
Second and maybe more important i see i have all does crappy aplications runing in the background like facebook, some game applications etc.
How do i uninstall them?
I dont have a stock file manager ?????????
Is there any xperia mini custom project?
If so please point me to one of them.
Im on stock 2.3.4 latest for my region.
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Ok so Here is a link to Cyanogen Mod 7 which is a custom rom for all New xperia's imo probably the best custom rom out there. This will require you to have an unlocked boot loader on your phone.
Your second option is to root your device and remove the systems apps you dont like with titanium backup available off the android market.
furrabbit.nh said:
Ok so Here is a link to Cyanogen Mod 7 which is a custom rom for all New xperia's imo probably the best custom rom out there. This will require you to have an unlocked boot loader on your phone.
Your second option is to root your device and remove the systems apps you dont like with titanium backup available off the android market.
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Its for my girlfriend and she realy likes some things on it so i will need to modify.
I tried CM7 on some other phones and i must say i realy like it.
Ok few more questions....
1. If i root it flash kernel or flash rom can i recover it like it use to be? (cwm or odin back the way it was)
2. Does the multi boot work on this phone?
3. Can i extract some apps from i5800 froyo and restore them on gingerbread?
4. If i root it how do i do it and can i unroot? (i need samba installed asap)
Thx for the answer.
EvgeniyDragunov said:
Its for my girlfriend and she realy likes some things on it so i will need to modify.
I tried CM7 on some other phones and i must say i realy like it.
Ok few more questions....
1. If i root it flash kernel or flash rom can i recover it like it use to be? (cwm or odin back the way it was)
2. Does the multi boot work on this phone?
3. Can i extract some apps from i5800 froyo and restore them on gingerbread?
4. If i root it how do i do it and can i unroot? (i need samba installed asap)
Thx for the answer.
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1. Just use flashtool to flash a stock firmware for your handset. FlashTool
2. As for multiboot im not sure sorry.
3. You can use titanium backup and try, although its not garunteed to work.
4. If you are planning to flash cm7 it will be pre-rooted after the flash. all you need is unlocked boot loader.
Just have in mind that if you unlock your bootlocker (wich is essential if you are planing to put CM) you gonna lose your warranty.
About task manager, you can use Advanced task killer, who is avaliable at android market for free. There u can manage what process you want to leave running and wich one you want to be killed.
With rooted phone you can uninstall some of the system programs, just like Facebook
Here is the thread about unlocking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
Alchnemesis said:
Just have in mind that if you unlock your bootlocker (wich is essential if you are planing to put CM) you gonna lose your warranty.
About task manager, you can use Advanced task killer, who is avaliable at android market for free. There u can manage what process you want to leave running and wich one you want to be killed.
With rooted phone you can uninstall some of the system programs, just like Facebook
Here is the thread about unlocking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
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So basically if i use this tool i want lose warranty as far as i dont touch bootlocker????
I downloaded some task managers of the market but when i kill apps they restart automaticaly.
One more question.
If i root it uninstall apps via titanium can i restore the apps by wipeing the phone???
THX
Yes, that is correct. You wont lose your warranty as long as you don't touch bootlocker. And with that tool I linked to you, you can easily root your phone and unroot it when ever you like (tested myself).
Some applications will always return back to process tree, simple as, thats how they work
For example, facebook is always in background to notify you about notifications and those things, even if you didn't set up an facebook account, he will always be in background.
That's stupid, I know, but that doesn't suck your battery or similar.
You can always restore all Google applications with ClockworkMod recovery.
Here's the link for CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
And here is the link for google applications:
http://goo-inside.me/gapps/
Lets get rid of the stupid things.
First of all there is a data notification whenever you boot the phone.(how to pooooooof its gone)
second there is notification when i turn on gps that might be some internet trafic involved. (if i turn off data plan is there posibily some internet trafic going on) is it gps or only agps?
third i know this phone is storeing all data how do i read it any viewer?
hello gentlemen
i bought my viewpad 7 last week. after digging this forum i tried to root my tablet with super one click but i was unable coz it stuck in screen and happen nothing somehow i tried gingerbreak and it worked. as i am totally newbie in android os and i have no idea on programming. but the most important thing is clockwork recovery i saw couple of youtube videos and tried working but ended up with error . i dont know how to setup adb on my pc so i tried terminal emulator but no keyboard.. tried qtadb but show me '' permission denied'' now i am pulling my hair off. i have got rom manager installed on my tablet but whenever i ty to install update.zip it say signature error or somthing (i have got custom rom in my sd and renamed to update zip also i have clockwork recovery img and flash recovery) the only thing i need is a working terminal emulator as i have no idea on comand from pc.
so is there anybody who can give me a easy tutorial or make a video to demonstrate how can i get clockwork recovery installed also custom rom i would be really really greatful
hope someone saves me...
Hello & welcome, there's no need to panic but definitely - very important to be patient, set aside at least half a day or more, and, read - read - read. Take notes as you go along & do NOT rush.
If you have not gone thru this sticky, please do so - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236990
Sticky #1 is mandatory reading to take full advantage of the Vpad7 so that you can understand the basics, describe your Vpad's hardware & build information, etc. and how to press various buttons, go back, reset & get into Recovery and Bootloader. Without knowing it, you are prone to run into problems.
First, you need to check & make sure that your CWM (which verison) is properly installed & working (and, if so) - check under the Advanced submenu to verify "Signature Verification" status.
Do you have an "older" non-ITE or "newer" ITE multi-touch screen device, which determine which custom ROM can be used? Be specific, please ...
Generally speaking, there is no need to rename a downloaded ROM's zip file to update.zip for flashing ... so I suggest that you do more reading first.
Do you have USB debugging turned on? Applications - unkown sources turned ON to allow installation of non-Market apps? A working knowledge is essential to avoid (soft) bricking your device by being able to understand the process for Flashing - start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Flashing_Guide_-_Android
There's nothing simple & easy about all these, sorry - time & patience is a requirement to get everything working together. Look under the "Development" section for how to install ROM & the issues involved - there are just a handful of ROMs and you don't need to spend a hundred hours going thru all of them, a few hours of reading will do - a 10 minute Youtube video isn't going to do it. The best person to "save" you is you - YMMV. Regards.
thanks a million i finally made it. i used rom manager to install un official clockwork recovery and did install custom rom however i need one more final solution i was trying to get app2sd but my rom maker said it is built in inside the rom just need to creat ext3 but i guess i cant do that without comand so again is there any manual method to do that i saw an option on rom manager but it offers only 512mb partition but i want more may be 8 gb or 4gb i have 16gb sd card.. so can u help me pls...
and i yes i had usb debug on. unknown source on
big_b0sss said:
... i used rom manager to install un official clockwork recovery ... custom rom however ... app2sd ... is built in inside the rom just need to creat ext3 but ... without comand ... rom manager ... offers only 512mb partition ... may be 8 gb or 4gb i have 16gb sd card..
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1. Rom manager - I do not use them on my Android devices but if you are comfortable with it and help simplify your tasks & learning curve, good for you. Remember to backup, backup & backup your work & save it to more than one location - those "oops" happened to all of us, sometimes (and, at the worst time - Murphy's Law 101)
2. You only need a few files in its own sub directory or folder to properly run adb and busybox, and, to run the (good old DOS) command prompt from your PC - just need to type the commands carefully. Alternatively, Terminal Emulator (with or without the shell or user interface) can be downloaded from Android Market to the Vpad7 to install & run (it's not pre-loaded) with SU enabled ... (more reading for you on how-to's)
3. Not sure if you are referring to App2SD in Market (quite a few out there) or DT's A2SD and A2SDGUI in some of the custom ROM. Vpad7's custom ROM recommend 1 MB SD ext3/partition in general (ext4 is more advanced and challenging) - there is no need, advantage or benefit in a 2GB or 4GB ext3 with a 16GB mSD card (as you are allocating/reserving unused space that you cannot dynamically changed or reassign later on as you begin to run low on "general" storage space on the card - PLUS, you will have to reformat the card & wipe/lose everything on it, until it's restored from saved backup)
FYI - I keep the last 3 to 5 CWM Backup images/files on the mSD card and it's close to 3GB in size already, not counting pix, mp3's and saved videos.
4. Older version of CWM Recovery worked best for me in repeated ROM flashing & setup to partition/format the mSD, verison 5.0.2.6 can work but the newest one posted 5.0.2.7 did NOT work for me - YMMV, of course. Refer to the one in Cleanviewpad7 V1.0 and its instructions or EU Vapd 7 V1.7b - as I'm guessing from your description that your device is a newer ITE multi-screen hardware build. KWBR V3.2 ROM works with ITE and has the newer kernel and A2SD is easy to use per installation guide - it's lean & stripped of non-essential apps.
Have patience, backup & have run !
thanx again for ur reply but i dont know why i do not get keyboard on my terminal emulator. i tried to put comand through terminal emulator but due to keyboard issue i cant i also tried dos but i have no knowledge on that. can u make a video for me or a tutorial how can i get a2sd work on my vpad 7
thanks again
big_b0sss said:
... dont know why i do not get keyboard on my terminal emulator. i tried to put comand through terminal emulator but due to keyboard issue i cant i also tried dos but i have no knowledge on that.
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First, as I asked before, we do NOT know which ROM you are trying to use?
But, I'm going to guess - since I've flashed all of the working ITE ones here, and you are using KWBR v3.x - and, if so, please confirm or verify, yes or no.
If so, I had issues with its keyboard not showing up in terminal emulator, and there are different reasons for it - namely, including the OP developer's choice of installed KB. However, as a workaround - by running adB/busybox from Windows Vista's command prompt, I can execute instructions to re/mount, reboot, etc.
By installing a different KB & switching to it, it worked under terminal and I can run command prompts directly. There is a learning curve involved here - not something to rush, rather steps by steps - there are "stickies" in the threads and I do not want to further clutter up excellent guides already written up, 6 to 9 months plus ago - which I took time to read, follow & work with. I encourge you to do so as well.
My advice, the easiest to do, is to install & start with a different ROM - Cleanviewpad ROM is basic, simple & easy to install, virtually "bug" free and I suggest that you start with that. KB worked directly as a toggle, popping up from terminal emulator, and you can run commands from it.
Once you are comfortable & has everything working, you can optimize your A2SD and move apps from internal storage to mSD card, etc. and progress to the next level - EU Vpad 7 V1.7b ITE ROM is nice but from experience and reading the thread's posts, some "beginners" lacking knowledge & skills have trouble with it. By running a # of patches, I get it updated to the latest and it's running optimized to my personal liking - it's not entirely difficult to learn but not for someone completely new to Android OS.
Here's a link that you could've google right here in XDA - guide to ADB - bookmarked the link for you, please search for other guides, thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
hi there thank you so much for helping me again and yes i am using kwbr rom because i have tried cleanviewpad 7 but stuck at welcome screen doesnt work anything then tried lakehouse froyo enhanced but link disabled so stuck with this rom.. i really wish i cloud post on dev section coz im kinda stuck with this post..
but hey if u dont mind and if u have froyo enhanced rom can u upload that for me or give me a working link...
sorry for bothering u but would appreciate
Still waiting for a ROM for Viewpad 7e. Anyone know of one in development? Even the stock ROM bundled with CWM would be good so that we would have the ability to do a Nandroid backup.
Sent from my SPH D700 using XDA App
Cyanogen Mod 9.4, Shadow kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
big_b0sss said:
... using kwbr rom because i have tried cleanviewpad 7 but stuck at welcome screen doesnt work anything then tried lakehouse froyo enhanced but link disabled ... and if u have froyo enhanced rom can u upload that for me or give me a working link...
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Are you making good progress after rooting with custom ROM, learning a bit more about using adB and terminal emulator? I searched my storage bins for what I've kept for the Vpad7 - and I have NO luck yet finding the Froyo enhanced ROM. I did uploaded the EU V1.7b ITE custom ROM to Dropbox, along with the a2sd*.zip file (just in case, you are comfortable & ready to try - after backing things up) The A2SDGUI app is available in Market, just search & download & install up once the EU V1.7 ITE ROM is up.
A2SD does NOT need to be working for the ROM to do its basic functions, just that it will soon run low on internal storage/memory and that's where A2SD come in. If you find it useful, do a CWM backup first , then use the earlier version of CWM to reformat the mSD card again (thus, wiping it clean) and setup a 1MB ext3 partition per detailed instructions. Reboot & reconnect USB, and move/restored all of your saved files/folders/settings, etc. back to the mSD drive.
Next, flash the A2SD program by DT again just to be sure from Recovery - and then Restart into Recovery. Wipe cache & dalvik and boot up again - cross your fingers and A2SD should be up & running - check it with A2SDGUI and/or Titanium Backup will display various memory/partition/storage space & usage (used/free & total)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/64025118/EUViewpad7v1.7b-ITE.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/64025118/apps2sd-2.7.5.3-dt.beta04-signed.zip
Again, I am and will be be responsible for anything if something goes wrong by using & flashing these zip files, they are unchanged or unaltered as I originally downloaded them. I'm simply posting them with the mess created by the multi-upload servers being offline, etc. as many folks are completely at a loss for what to do next. Full credits go to the OP/xda-developers for creating their masterpieces. If you are not comfortable or unsure, please do not proceed or assume the risk - the stock ROM, especially unrooted, isn't bloated by any means at all. There is NO over-clocking at this point for any ITE kernel for the Vpad7, period - none that I know of. Folks, do NOT confuse or try this with Vpad7e (which is a different device, sorry - cannot help at all)
Regards & do post with your results and share, and, if I can help further with the specifics, will be glad to do so.
about the euvpad rom
hi there i am glad that u sugested me that rom but before i try to do anything i just want to ask that which rom is better, im asking u coz u might know as u have tried diffrent rom. i am currently having no issue with kwbr rom however somtimes lag and slowness i know its bocoz vpad has only 600mgh processor so does euvpad rom faster or is there any good thing just wondering...
if euvpad rom is better i will go ahead and intall it.. so kind of waiting on ur reply
big_b0sss said:
hi there i am glad that u sugested me that rom but before i try to do anything i just want to ask that which rom is better, im asking u coz u might know as u have tried diffrent rom. i am currently having no issue with kwbr rom however somtimes lag and slowness i know its bocoz vpad has only 600mgh processor so does euvpad rom faster or is there any good thing just wondering...
if euvpad rom is better i will go ahead and intall it.. so kind of waiting on ur reply
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Personally, I prefer and continue to use EU V1.7b for ITE, it has support for European languages as well as Asian languages. KWBR only support Euro language and the ROM is more "stripped" down with fewer apps, but it does work nicely "out of the box" with A2SD - downside being that internal memory/storage still seem to run low (once I re-install 50+ apps on my device)
For EU V1.7 - it's using an older version of Android Market, but can be easily updated if one wanted to, and, has a few more "basic" apps pre-installed including Documents To Go - and, by adding "Car Home" - I have a working 7" GPS device in the car when needed (sound volume is low, however due to those tiny stereo speakers) - I have been running it for 5+ months now, very smooth & few, if any, FC or freezes, and, Angry Birds running nicely on it, same with YouTube videos over WiFi connection (my 3G is on Edge network, so speed is SLOW and thus very choppy due to broadband speed, not CPU-related)
If you are running KWBR nicely now, do a Backup from CWM first, wipe cache/dalvik & system next - then flash the EU Rom and setup - to see whether you like it. And, if you do - follow the post's steps that I wrote up a while back and get A2SD running with the earlier verison of CWM for ext3 partition, restore/copy back all the files to the mSD card - and reboot/check for A2SD functionality, hopefully - it works without further tweaks - and I think you will like it.
If not, it's easy enough to get back into Recovery, wipe clean it first (very important to clear all traces) and RESTORE the KWBR image from the mSD, and reboot - and you can continue using it. Set aside 2 or 3 hours to do this slowly & right, and you will find the process educational & informative - and, as I always remind newbies - the rules are simple - Backup, Backup and Backup !!
Cheers & go have fun !
Hello all,
let me present my self as a beginner in the world of Android.
It has come an Star A3 to my hands, with Android 4.0 and among all great things of IceCream, few Chinese apps I want to get rid of
the phone is rooted (well, one headache less)
I have flash the recovery 592zn.com_recovery_Star_A3_MT6573.img with Mobileuncle tools (included in the mobile originally) and done a Boot/System/Data/Cache Nandroid backup
Apps I want to eliminate :
Baidu input (and add the standard input keyboard)
own Chinese launcher (I have already install LauncherPro, but I would love to get rid of the Chinese one completely)
UC xxxxx (some Chinese browser)
Root Explorer (Chinese version, to be able to install the English one)
ICS 4.0 (also Chinese version)
a Chinese flash-light
a Chinese dark/light switch screen
a Chinese version of the configuration menu
so, basically to keep a clean Android
so, where I have to look for help on how to do that ??
what short of help / tutorial am I looking for ?
I have installed:
http://www.ltr-data.se/opencode.html/#ImDisk
to be able to mount the nandroid img files in windows7-x64
but I can't see anything, it ask me to format the unit (?)
similar with Daemon Tools .
any help will be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance.
InTheater
My advice since you're rooted is install Titanium Backup and use it to uninstall everything you don't want. It's a root app that can get rid of virtually anything.
Seeing as you have a nandroid backup, in the unlikely case that the device won't boot at all without one or more of those apps, you can just restore the backup you have.
SifJar said:
My advice since you're rooted is install Titanium Backup and use it to uninstall everything you don't want. It's a root app that can get rid of virtually anything.
Seeing as you have a nandroid backup, in the unlikely case that the device won't boot at all without one or more of those apps, you can just restore the backup you have.
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Beautiful, it works like a charm !!
I have been able to get rid off all Chinese stuff
thanks
Star A3 for dummies
Hello
Ok I have searched for hours (as the video asked) and I cannot find an "android for dummies" guide. I dont know what a "root" is or what "titanium" is... so I may have found the correct forum - but I just don't understand it.
So the problem is this:
I bought a touch screen DualSim Android 2.3 GPS 3G MTK6573 Phone Star A3.
It arrived today BUT it has some chinese programmes on it (that I would like to clear) and I cannot seem to download any additional apps for it.
google.play wont work (apparently it doesnt support the device)
It has a few basic apps - but nothing wild or that I guess can't be re-downloaded again.
What would you recommend I do - do I wipe it and install something new or what. and if so please can someone explain it to me in small "for dummy" steps
I am not sure what else I need to tell you to give you abetter pic, but ideally I'd like this phone to work on the google apps system (or can you point me to where I can get similar apps)
On the "about phone" the
android version is 2.3.5
Kernel version is 2.6.35.7
I would really appreciate any help you can give me
Thanks
My first advice would be to try and achieve root on the phone. This should be relatively easy on a Chinese phone, most don't have great security.
Basically, "root" means to get increased permissions on the phone. There are certain files and actions on the phone that normally you can't do. With root, you can. Think of it as somewhat like logging into a computer as an Administrator rather than a standard user.
"getting root" basically means installing a hack to let apps on your phone do more than they could otherwise e.g. uninstall preinstalled apps.
To "root" your phone, you can use a tool like SuperOneClick or UnlockRoot. For both, you follow a few instructions, plug in your phone and click "Root" in the program, it'll work out the best way to do it for your phone and do it.
Once that is all done, there is a guide here for getting Google Apps (e.g. Play Store) working on unsupported devices: https://senk9.wordpress.com/2010/12...ogle-apps-gapps-on-your-android-device-phone/
Once you get Play Store working, Titanium Backup is an app you can install from there. Using root, it can uninstall any app you want.
Be careful with all this, if you're not you could break your phone.
educated dummy
Thank you so much! - and such a fast reply too!!!
I really apprecate your patience in explaining this all to me.
It sounds relatively straight forward - I will have a look at those progs and link you suggest tomorrow.
Obviously I dont want to break the phone either, then it would be more useless then it is already
Fingers crossed - will let you know how I get on.
Hi all,
Watched the video so I thought I would tag onto this thread instead of starting a new one.
Just bought a cheap star a3 dual sim android phone. This my foray into android phones and I am having some weird issues. Just a first note I have just rooted the phone but these issues where here before and after rooting. The A3 is a htc sensation clone i believe when my other half who has a htc desire tries to call the phone the phone goes straight into answer phone and rejects the call, she is on giff gaff in the uk and i have tried both a 3 network and orange sim and it happens on both. There is some weird chinese security software that I trying get remove but its seems very stubbon. Anyone any ideas. Ps battery life is awfull i only seem to get 6 hours from full to dead without hardly any use. Maybe I have loads running but unsure what I need to keep running.
Please help.
I have the star a3
Google play works perfectly. If you PM me, I am happy to send you the apk file for google play.
since you are rooted, I strongly suggest you get root explorer installed so you can go through and remove all the chinese apps.
Make sure you remove "himarket" its a big battery hog.
To the person who says their calls go straight to voicemail, remember this is a dual sim dual *standby* if you are using 2g or 3g cell data on one sim then the other sim cannot make or receive calls.
Also, there is no ICS for the Star A3, its just a skin on top of Gingerbread to make it look like ICS, if you go to settings, about phone and look, the version number will be 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 which means its gingerbread (if you really do have 4.0.1 ICS I would love to get a copy of the ROM for it!)
Hallo,
as a Lenovo A660 owner, I have downloaded and backed up new ROM via CMW + I have made some modification.
Warning: DO NOT DO ANYTHING, UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE DOING
You can easily BRICK your phone, please understand that I keep no warranty on my work.
Note: I am not programer, or highly sophisticated geek. I am just playing with the stuff I have.
NOTE (JULY 2013) - I dont have A660 for more than 4 month. The guide is fully working, but I am unable to help you with a hints as I am unable to test them, please as other users instead me, sorry.
So what can be found here:
1) CMW backup of original Lenovo A660 ROM S025_121122 including all the Chinese rubbish
2) CMW backup of a moded ROM I made. I wanted to slim down it a bit so I:
- removed all the Chinese programs
- added a HOLO launcher instead a Lenovo one
- added support for Google stuff like gmail, playstore
- replaced Lenovo Calendar with a Google one
- removed some waste apps like video player, weather, Lenovo store, Lenovo security, some demo videos
- changed a boot animation
- added MoreLocale to extend a language support.
Overall, the ROM size was shrinked for about 200 Mb
3) flash_tool.zip with SP Flash Tool, flash_tool.zip, and Win7 driver
The FLASH process is a bit tricky, I am working to create a easier process, but I am still newbie.
Please note: If you have some Custom Recovery installed, this will overwrite it. The CMW I work with is temporary and working just to next reboot.
Backup your current ROM before you do anything!
Step by step:
1) download flash_tool.zip including SpFlashTool + Recovery + Driver
2) download zip with ROM you want and unpack it to root of your SD. Full path has to be kept, so correct location is /clockworkmod/backup/20..........
3) turn off your phone
4) run SPFlash Tool, load "Scatter-loading file" MT6577_scatter_emmc_LA50.0.019.01 from directory Recovery_CMW (located in flash_tool.zip)
5) make sure that only "Recovery" part is checked and hit download, confirm executing even through warning "download warning"
6) connect a phone wia cable (phone has to be off). First time you do this, you have to install a driver (also in located in flash_tool.ziip. You can do this either on notification manager, or in hw device manager in control panels.
7) if everything is OK a flashtool will upload CMW and process ends by window with green circle.
8) turn off the phone. turn it on while holding a volume up to start to CMW
9) while in CMW, do the wipe of the memory and cache.
10) choose "restore" in CMW and choose a directory on your card. The process might end with error log, but dont worry.
11) Reboot the phone and hope it will boot up.
After a bootup, the phone is in Chinese and startup guide will start. Skip the first step (low left button) and on next screen switch language to English. Then I reccomend to skip all the other steps and reboot a phone (until you do so, phone remains partialy in chinese). After a reboot, you can change your locale by MoreLocale. Anyway a change of the language will be only partial.
Please dont blame if anything is not working. Either there is some mistake in my guide, or you have done something wrong.
My next try will be a release with fully working rooted CMW. But as I wrote, I am not pro.
Hope this helps.
Anyone who is willing to improve my work is heartily welcomed.
CMW Recovery is from Cybermaus, credit goes to him.
Links:
Flashtool:
http://uloz.to/xXgV8DX/flash-tool-zip
Original A660 ROM S025_121122 (400Mb)
http://uloz.to/xsRiFJu/stock-121122-backup-zip
Moded A660 ROM S025_121122 (200 Mb)
http://uloz.to/xpojnVK/stock-modpu-121122-backup-zip
reserved for future use
Hi,
Can we use it directly on an already Cybermaus' rom flashed A660 ?
Cheers
volodiaja: i have tried and it should work
Thanks Pudil !
Your rom is a blast.
2 small weak points :
CMW Recovery is erased and Rom is not rooted.
By the way, no big deal.
One more thing : with french silly accentuated file names ( for songs ), it displays some chinese letter. Any tip on that ?
Many thanks !
thanks to pudil
my lenovo a660 can get a google play and aplication google it works :laugh:
now this ROM is root with bin4ry v17
and adb.exe i use from superoneclick lastest version
Chinese applications have I delete all, like a lesave, lenovo cloud, sogou, lenovo store
thanks a lot pudil
sorry my english is bad
guys - thank you for testing.
1) Permanent root and CMW will be a next step. As I wrote I am a newbie and I will do my best in upcoming days.
2) Chinese letters in Music play is a pain, but I have so far no idea where to change it. As my native Czech Language is having some special characters, I can see this rubbish too, but only in MP3 player. I have spend a lot of time with this, but I have not even a track where to start. I will see if I can do anything, but I dont take it as serial issue.
Please, if you can, do a bit promotion for this MOD, the more testers, the better intputs for my effort.
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Please, if you can, do a bit promotion for this MOD, the more testers, the better intputs for my effort.
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Hi, I just received my A660. Unfortunately, the display has a dead pixel, so I sent it back for repair. Anyway, it came with Etotalk ROM, with original Lenovo Calendar, so after repair, I will be ready for testing.
I am from Prague, so probably will be easier to share our experiences. I am totally newbie in Android world, but hope I will able to help you with testing.
Bluetooth pairing issue
Thanks a lot for your effort!
One more issue that I came accross - I'm unable to pair my bluetooth devices, specifically Sony Ericcsson handsfree is not even visible during initialization procedure. Can anybody confirm?
xkobi
xkobi7 said:
Thanks a lot for your effort!
One more issue that I came accross - I'm unable to pair my bluetooth devices, specifically Sony Ericcsson handsfree is not even visible during initialization procedure. Can anybody confirm?
xkobi
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xkobi, I have tested bluetooth with two devices - Creative D200 speakers and handsfree in Citroen C4 Picasso and both working flawlessly. So unfortunatelly I have no idea where problem might be.
guys, sorry for not bringing you an updated version with a permanent CMW, but I have some rush time in my work. As I wrote I am not hardcore geek so the work has low priority, hope you understand.
brilliant
Clear and simple. I know almost nothing and managed to
, install your ROM which worns very well. Thanks
Thanks! Waiting on phone but I'm onto this.
Bad news guys, my A660 was stolen on friday. I am not yet sure wheter I get back to in, or whether I move to P770. Long baterry life seems to be a nice feature.
Bad news
pudil said:
Bad news guys, my A660 was stolen on friday. I am not yet sure wheter I get back to in, or whether I move to P770. Long baterry life seems to be a nice feature.
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Sorry for that, too bad news. And my device just returns (repared) from China, so I'd like to note, I can help you...
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Sorry for that, too bad news. And my device just returns (repared) from China, so I'd like to note, I can help you...
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feel free to test the rom, I suppose that it shall work OK, but I am unable to do any more dev as I have not any phone to work with.
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feel free to test the rom, I suppose that it shall work OK, but I am unable to do any more dev as I have not any phone to work with.
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Would you agree to give me your dev files to continue the dev ?
Volodia
volodiaja said:
Would you agree to give me your dev files to continue the dev ?
Volodia
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volodiaja, no problem, but anyway I have no more dev files than those in first post, please continue the work at your will.
Good news, due to the good job of the police, my A660 is back. Anyway I will most probably keep a newly purchased P770, as the battery live is simply awesome.
Great news
pudil said:
Good news, due to the good job of the police, my A660 is back. Anyway I will most probably keep a newly purchased P770, as the battery live is simply awesome.
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Totally surprised. Nice!!!
Yes, I agree that the battery is the weakest part of A660, but it is general problem for smartphones. I solved it with external battery pack for 20 Eur (6600 mAh, from Amazon.de).
Hi there everyone I have a few questions on Android because I want to do a "super cleaning" on my mobile.
I'm from Argentina and I have an LG Optimus L7 P705g , not sure how it's called elsewhere.
I have rooted my device about a month ago and downloaded Avast + installed Avast AntiTheft, only that when the installation finished I didn't said it was installed so idk what happened there.
I'm sorry for doing this, but I have plenty of questions so I'll put numbers :s
1) How can I be sure if the AntiTheft is installed or not?
2) When installing root apps and regular apps, how can you notice? I mean, can I install a root app and not be aware of it?
3) If i do a Hard reset the root apps stay on the phone? In that case which "Root uninstaller" would you recommend ?
4) Doing hard reset is bad for the device?
5) I rooted my phone with SuperSU by ChainFire, to start my mobile from 0 I have to go to the SuperSU app tap "unroot" and then do the hard reset?
All in all what I want to do is to have my device as new. Without any trace of all this time I've been using it.
YES I LOOKED UP FOR INFORMATION NOT ONLY HERE BUT IN OTHER SITES ALSO, AND NO, I DID NOT FIND AN ANSWER THAT DID SATISFY ME
Thank you very much! I'm sorry for making so many noob questions all together!
masteroff said:
Hi there everyone I have a few questions on Android because I want to do a "super cleaning" on my mobile.
I'm from Argentina and I have an LG Optimus L7 P705g , not sure how it's called elsewhere.
I have rooted my device about a month ago and downloaded Avast + installed Avast AntiTheft, only that when the installation finished I didn't said it was installed so idk what happened there.
I'm sorry for doing this, but I have plenty of questions so I'll put numbers :s
1) How can I be sure if the AntiTheft is installed or not?
2) When installing root apps and regular apps, how can you notice? I mean, can I install a root app and not be aware of it?
3) If i do a Hard reset the root apps stay on the phone? In that case which "Root uninstaller" would you recommend ?
4) Doing hard reset is bad for the device?
5) I rooted my phone with SuperSU by ChainFire, to start my mobile from 0 I have to go to the SuperSU app tap "unroot" and then do the hard reset?
All in all what I want to do is to have my device as new. Without any trace of all this time I've been using it.
YES I LOOKED UP FOR INFORMATION NOT ONLY HERE BUT IN OTHER SITES ALSO, AND NO, I DID NOT FIND AN ANSWER THAT DID SATISFY ME
Thank you very much! I'm sorry for making so many noob questions all together!
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1) settings>applications>manage application
2) You'll install root apps on your own risk.So be aware of them.If superuser app prompts for permission when using that app then it is root app else normal app.simply you can deny superuser rights to that app by denying request by su app.in this case that app will act as normal app (and may be it will be force closed or malfunction)
3) Nope.Hard-reset will clear all apps (except those who came with ROM and those which are sit on /system.this apps can be uninstalled using titanium backup (which i prefer) or other same apps)
4) Hard-reset will only clear user data which would not damage your device...
5) Not necessary.it'll stay as it is as it is installed in /system as ROM app...
If you want your device as same as that came from LG,then you'll need to flash stock ROM (afaik kdz file).but be carefull while flashing kdz file.Read all instructions before flashing it...
thank you very much for your patiance !
about (3) I read on the AvastAntiTheft that, as it was a rooted app, It wouldn't be affected if the thief did a Hard reset to the phone, so that is not true?
masteroff said:
thank you very much for your patiance !
about (3) I read on the AvastAntiTheft that, as it was a rooted app, It wouldn't be affected if the thief did a Hard reset to the phone, so that is not true?
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can;t tell exactly.If it is installed in /system/app then it will stays as it is even after hard-reset.Go to system/app and find it by name or icon.
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can;t tell exactly.If it is installed in /system/app then it will stays as it is even after hard-reset.Go to system/app and find it by name or icon.
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system/app means the app manager? if it's sthing else idk what you're talking about :S
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system/app means the app manager? if it's sthing else idk what you're talking about :S
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install titanium backup.it'll list all apks in which those, which are written in red letters are called ROM apps,which will stay even after hard reset...