I've just made the mistake of purchasing a Chinese Razr Maxx directly from Motorola China... and now I really regret it because I can't seem to install apps from Google Play. I called Motorola customer service and they told me Chinese versions cannot access the Play store. #[email protected]$^&
Anyways, I have jail-broken iPhones and installed custom ROM on Windows Mobile devices before. But noob with Android devices. I had someone help me root the device and installed some Google apps. Gmail works but not the Play store or Google Plus - just keeps saying "No connection" ; maps seems to work but it does flash "unable to sign in". This is not an internet issue as web browsing works fine during this time. The weird thing is that I was able to register my gmail account through the Play store. I've also tried the above while connected to my Hong Kong VPN server, so it seems like there's some internal tweaking that's preventing the phone from accessing google services.
SU and Razr Bootstrapper are installed. System ver is 67.145.910.xt910.ChinaRetail.en.CN / Kernal ver 3.0.8-g22ffb19.
My question is, how can I install either an Hong Kong ROM (where I presume you can d/l from Play store), or an international/3rd party ROM that works with Asian carriers and let's me install from the Play store?
I have searched the forums but didn't seem to find a comprehensive guide regarding this issue. I bought the Maxx for its battery capacity, now it's a MAXX pain in the ass!!!
Please HELP!!!!
IMHO, Miui ROM would be your fast and easy solution.
I'm currently running MIUI 2.8.x on my Razr as i'm typing, it smooths as hell
Oh, and you need Bootmenu manager 0.2.7 to install MIUI.
Good luck!
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Root it, install BootMenu, flash Gapps. What's your current system's Build version?
reachking said:
IMHO, Miui ROM would be your fast and easy solution.
I'm currently running MIUI 2.8.x on my Razr as i'm typing, it smooths as hell
Oh, and you need Bootmenu manager 0.2.7 to install MIUI.
Good luck!
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Thank you for your advice! I've read the installation instructions on MIUI, but they only mention ROM Manager. Can it be used instead of Bootmenu manager or do I need to add a step during the installaion?
Also, based on MIUI's Chinese site, Official Chinese versions of the phone cannot be flashed.... Is your phone the official China version?
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Root it, install BootMenu, flash Gapps. What's your current system's Build version?
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Thanks for the advice!
Could you please provide a step by step or point me toward one (English preferably, but Chinese ok too)? Also, which version of Gapps should I flash?
Build Number: 6.7.2_GC-145-SPDUF-910
System Version: 67.145.910.XT910.ChinaRetail.en.CN
blkmagic said:
Thank you for your advice! I've read the installation instructions on MIUI, but they only mention ROM Manager. Can it be used instead of Bootmenu manager or do I need to add a step during the installaion?
Also, based on MIUI's Chinese site, Official Chinese versions of the phone cannot be flashed.... Is your phone the official China version?
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My phone is South Korea SKTelecom RAZR XT910S.
The link to bootmenu manager 0.2.7 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351
Maybe you would try to flash gapps.
reachking said:
My phone is South Korea SKTelecom RAZR XT910S.
The link to bootmenu manager 0.2.7 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720351
Maybe you would try to flash gapps.
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Thanks reachking. I've d/l bootmenu already. But are you suggesting that I use it instead of ROM Manager to install MIUI? Are you suggesting that the ROM Manager route won't work for my device or Bootmenu is a better way to go?
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Thanks reachking. I've d/l bootmenu already. But are you suggesting that I use it instead of ROM Manager to install MIUI? Are you suggesting that the ROM Manager route won't work for my device or Bootmenu is a better way to go?
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Hi!
Here's the guide you'll need to run bootmenu 0.27 and flash gapps as theZest suggested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955
You don't need to run a custom rom to have Play Store. Just run bootmenu and flash the gapps provided in the thead.
Cheers
Yeah, just install the gapps will solved unless you wanna some differ way and more modified features
BTW if you are in China there's another app you'd better installed called SmartHosts. That will help you connecting to the Google and some other site much more stable......because they had been blocked by GFW
BTW I'm in china too, and the damn network has makes me so annoyed........
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pedrotorresfilho said:
Hi!
Here's the guide you'll need to run bootmenu 0.27 and flash gapps as theZest suggested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955
You don't need to run a custom rom to have Play Store. Just run bootmenu and flash the gapps provided in the thead.
Cheers
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Thanks your advice Pedrotorresfilho! Although I didn't see a link on the tread to d/l gapps directly, I did located it on goo.im and d/l the file for Cynogenmod 9 - gapps-ics-20120429-signed zip. Is this the correct one for my phone?
Also, the guy that rooted my phone had installed gamil, maps, google+, google talk etc on my phone (not sure if he installed the APK or via flashing). But without exception, I'm unable to login to google account through them. e.g when I run Maps, the map itself work fine but I get a constantly repeating "unable to sign in" message; or when I run Play store, it just shows "no connection" and repeatedly pressing the retry button does very little. Out of maybe 50 or so attempts, I was only able to connect to the Play store 1 time. This is happening while other internet activities on the phone works fine.
It's also strange that I was able to setup 1 gmail account, but not a 2nd one. So I've deleted them and reverted back to using the Mail app that came with the phone.
loachh said:
Yeah, just install the gapps will solved unless you wanna some differ way and more modified features
BTW if you are in China there's another app you'd better installed called SmartHosts. That will help you connecting to the Google and some other site much more stable......because they had been blocked by GFW
BTW I'm in china too, and the damn network has makes me so annoyed........
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Thanks Loachh!!! I think SmartHosts did the trick! I'm now able to d/l and install from Play store! Interestingly, I wasn't able to d/l while on the HK VPN, but didn't seem to be any problems after installing SmartHosts!
merrykid said:
I just love my chinese version of razr (which is a Hongkong version erased CID and flashed).
Well, Firstly it's kernel support two way call recording other regions can not.
Then it has built-in AutoNavi Navigation and CamCard app otherwise I will pay 10 bucks or even more for these two apps.
For the gapps, please use my link instead. It's moto's offical gapps. You don't need to play with bootmenu or custom recovery.
1. I supprose you did a little research and already know about razr's recovery.
2. Go to stock recovery and install it and you'll have google play. http://www.mediafire.com/?bkqx9pyw8jxft7j
3. Now the google play should.work.
And yes the GFW sucks and I haven't found a good free VPN. If you don't mind could you share yours?
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Thanks you merrykid! Incidentally, I'm using a corporate VPN, so sorry but I'm not able to hook you up. But paying for VPN service is definitely worth it. I was on Witopia for a while and heard good things about StrongVPN as well. For around USD$100 per year, paid VPN is definitely worth it. The few times that GFW blocked Witopia servers, they were quick to respond and provide alternate server IP's when you email their support. Speed of course will vary, sometimes youtube is smooth as silk while other times I just gave up.
Seems like all the good free VPN's are blocked sooner or later. I was on TOR for a while too, but that proved to be painstakingly slow vast majority of the time. But check out SmartHosts, it seems to may be of some help.
Background:
Phone: Motorola Razr MT887
System version: Blur_Version.67.207.3.MT887.ChinaMobile.en.CN
Android version: 4.0.4
Firmware configuration version: GAS_ASIA_YANGTZDPRC_PC006
Carrier: China Mobile
I have tried the instructions given in this thread but Smarthost doesn't go though and I can't install bootmenu since I get a message I don't have enough memory :/
Thanks so much in advance.
Are you a Chibese?Well,I'll teaching you with Chinese.来吧～第一步，装一个bootmenu.下载组件包什么的，安装好。第二步，把你的包放在闪存里。第三步。选择重启，第三方recovery.第四步，用电源键选择到Install a ZIP package.然后选择第一个，然后找到你的那个包。记得刷之前双 Wipe
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Are you a Chibese?Well,I'll teaching you with Chinese.来吧～第一步，装一个bootmenu.下载组件包什么的，安装好。第二步，把你的包放在闪存里。第三步。选择重启，第三方recovery.第四步，用电源键选择到Install a ZIP package.然后选择第一个，然后找到你的那个包。记得刷之前双 Wipe
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Hi!
Thanks... I tried to google translate but I'm not sure if I did it right. I'm not chinese.
Anyway I may try to find a classmate to help me out.
installing gapps is best solution..
but after factory reset, devices always stack at logo moto..
also have chinese razr
Blkmagic I seem to have the same problem as you did and wondering if you can help me fix this it. I'm not too familiar with the exact procedure you used and wondering if you might be able to walk me through it if possible? Its been very frustrating not being able to access the play store and having difficulty with Google maps and gmail. Would be greatly appreciated.
How can I install bootmenu manager if i don't have playstore to begin with?
You have to find an Crackflasher, that's to lazy to download it always after flashing with RSD
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Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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U should back them up with titanium backup i personally would use android 4.0.4
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What rom u on?
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What rom u on?
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To be honest, I really don't know, like I said I'm coming from BB and still trying to figure everything out. Here's the link that I downloaded the ROM from:
rootzwiki.com/topic/22134-sgh-i717uclc5-ice-cream-sandwich
If anyone has a link to a better ROM, I'm definitely open to try them out. I would just like to know how to fix the problem of not being able to install apps from the Play Store from my web browser.
You can't install apps using Chrome browser from your PC ?
Why not use the Market (play store) app that's already on your phone? You have to have a Gmail account set up on your phone to access the market.
rangercaptain said:
You can't install apps using Chrome browser from your PC ?
Why not use the Market (play store) app that's already on your phone? You have to have a Gmail account set up on your phone to access the market.
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I've been using the app that's on my phone but EVERYTHING on my phone got wiped and it's a bit easier to multi-task on a computer than it is a phone, so it's more about comfort ability at the moment, but this is just one issue arising, how many other, and potentially more serious issues are going to arise?
droid_noob1 said:
I've been using the app that's on my phone but EVERYTHING on my phone got wiped and it's a bit easier to multi-task on a computer than it is a phone, so it's more about comfort ability at the moment, but this is just one issue arising, how many other, and potentially more serious issues are going to arise?
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This is not an issue... use the play market to get your apps.. not a PC... because you obviously don't know how.... what you explained is NOT an issue, its the wrong approach. Your fist mistake was downloading a rom from root wiki.. flash my rom.. Seraphim-Mesosphere, and be happy...
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This is not an issue... use the play market to get your apps.. not a PC... because you obviously don't know how.... what you explained is NOT an issue, its the wrong approach. Your fist mistake was downloading a rom from root wiki.. flash my rom.. Seraphim-Mesosphere, and be happy...
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Do as he says you will be like a child when Christmas morning comes
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dman3285 said:
This is not an issue... use the play market to get your apps.. not a PC... because you obviously don't know how.... what you explained is NOT an issue, its the wrong approach. Your fist mistake was downloading a rom from root wiki.. flash my rom.. Seraphim-Mesosphere, and be happy...
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I've been using my browser to install apps on my phone since I got, it's just started having this issue since I flashed an ICS rom, so it's not that I don't know how to do it, because I do, this is an issue with the rom.
But I will take your advice instead of try to argue with you, can you link me to your rom?
droid_noob1 said:
I've been using my browser to install apps on my phone since I got, it's just started having this issue since I flashed an ICS rom, so it's not that I don't know how to do it, because I do, this is an issue with the rom.
But I will take your advice instead of try to argue with you, can you link me to your rom?
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The ROM you flashed is a very outdated leak that was known to be riddled with bugs and performance issues.
Go to the development page to check out the latest and greatest ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1496
Seraphim can also be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602632
Izzue said:
The ROM you flashed is a very outdated leak that was known to be riddled with bugs and performance issues.
Go to the development page to check out the latest and greatest ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1496
Seraphim can also be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602632
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Thank you very much.
droid_noob1 said:
I've been using my browser to install apps on my phone since I got, it's just started having this issue since I flashed an ICS rom, so it's not that I don't know how to do it, because I do, this is an issue with the rom.
But I will take your advice instead of try to argue with you, can you link me to your rom?
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Man dman is an elite developer...do like he tells u man and u will be fine u should feel lucky he even reslonded....use the play store to get ur apps...go to settings about phone to see what ur on...then if ur not rooted do that then install mesosphere remix cm9 and watch ur self fall in love with ur phone all over again
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Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Dl apps via browser is not the way to go ne way idk who told u that...unlike BB we have our own play store with 175,000 plus apps
Edit..,dl titanium backup and superuser first thing!!
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So I downloaded the Seraphim First Flight, but I have no idea how to flash it onto my device, I'm assuming you can't do it through Odin?
You better stop! There are so many instructions about rom flashing. Study up!
You can ruin your phone with the click of a button. You sound close to it.
It's really not that hard...
0. Download Rom of your choice to somewhere on your external SD card.
1. Use Odin to flash the latest version of i717 ClockWorkMod Recovery (aka "CWM" )
2. Boot into CWM (use 3-finger salute method to boot into recovery).
3. Clear cache/factory reset
4. Install Rom of your choice that you had saved to your external SD card.
5. Reboot and enjoy .
But yeah, if any/all of the above confuses you, then you REALLY need to spend many hours reading before you go any further.
As for roms, I recommend dman's (as already mentioned) or ICS Perfection -- both have lots of active support...
Good luck.
+1 listen to dman he is D-MAN. you cant go wrong with anything made by THE COLLECTIVE...... any Collective rom will set you straight, just read all instructables .
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So I downloaded the Seraphim First Flight, but I have no idea how to flash it onto my device, I'm assuming you can't do it through Odin?
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Dl the one on top...mesosphere its the newest leak..
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droid_noob1 said:
Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask this, but I recently crossed over to Android devices from BB so I'm still trying to figure out my way around things. Today I flashed ICS Android version 4.0.3, kernel version 3.0.8-perf-i717uclc5-cl281649 and build number iml74k.144 onto my Note and the installation went fine, had no problems at all, but now I can't install apps from my web browser(Chrome) onto my Note like I could before the flash. USB debugging is on.
Is this something that I may have done wrong? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Him mentioning USB debugging immediately made me think he was speaking about side loading APKs.
If you're trying to install apps downloaded from sources other than the market, for future reference, you must check the "unknown sources" box under settings>security.
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droid_noob1 said:
So I downloaded the Seraphim First Flight, but I have no idea how to flash it onto my device, I'm assuming you can't do it through Odin?
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no u flash through cwm..make sure u factory reset and wipe both caches...and sometimes u need to fix permissions
I need to download GoogleServicesFramework.apk - in an attempt to load GooglePlayStore on my unrooted phone.
I realize that I must search before asking a question, but it is the searching that has caused me to ask this question.
Are there different version of this for each version of Android? I have found literally hundreds of versions of this file, all with different file sizes, which causes me some concern when it comes to downloading and installing.
Where might I go to find a safe, secure version of this for my phone?
Galaxy S3 GTI9300
Andriod 4.11
Kernel 3.0.31-457037
Hmm unrooted galaxy s3 should have it preloaded. I think you'd want it installed as a system app as well.
I suggest flashing a rom from sammobile which will all have the apk in question
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It's not preloaded in every nation.
I don't want to have to flash my ROM just to get this to work. Right now I just want to know where a safe version of this file exists, and if they are different for each version of Android. If I went the way of flashing my ROM, not only would I be in the same situation trying to find the right ROM, but I would have the added paranoia of screwing up the phone for good.
Hmm.. no google play on an android phone? Is that possible?
Anyhow I can copy you mine if you want but mines 4.1.2.. as for flashing a rom, flashing a i9300 firmware won't screw your phone.
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xcly said:
Hmm.. no google play on an android phone? Is that possible?
Anyhow I can copy you mine if you want but mines 4.1.2.. as for flashing a rom, flashing a i9300 firmware won't screw your phone.
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Again, it does not come preloaded in every country. Here in China, it is not preloaded. I have a genuine Samsung Galaxy S3, but because of the tift that has been going on between the Chinese government and Google, it is not preloaded. It is irritating as heck to be forwarded to GooglePlayStore for every app I wish to download, only to have to sit here in Chinese sites downloading questionable secondhand apps off of their bogus app markets. You would think that Google would enjoy having 1.3 billion customers. Maybe they can't preload it, but they should at least make it an option to download. (Yes, I realize that the PlayStore app is downloadable, but it will not run on the phone unless it is either rooted, and or the right apk files are loaded.
So... I need to get the files so that I can load it on this phone.
Flashing is something I am not really about to do, considering that I would have difficulty in finding a GENUINE one that has both Chinese IME AND Google, since it isn't preloaded to begin with. (Which is another reason I have not rooted the phone - I'm terrified of ending up with a mismash of European/American and lose the Chinese that I need.
I'm simply looking for the apk file, and an answer to the question of: are their different ones for different version of Android.
If it doesn't come preloaded, there won't be a "correct" version for your phone.
I'm attaching the link for mine. You'll most likely have to root your phone so you can move the apk to your system/app. But I'll leave that up to you.
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Hello,
Long story short my phone was stolen when I was in china, needed a phone fast for business and got sold this:
Motorola Razr XT910
System Version: 672.384.801.xt910.ChinaRetail.en.CN
Android Version: 4.1.2
Firmware Version:GAS_ASIA_SPYDERICS_P008
Kernel Version: 3.0.8-gfe5f639 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
1) I do not have the Google Play Store App
2) Some APKs I try downloading and installing are loaded to the phone but then stop during installation
3) Cannot use 3G/4G since different data streams in china just get H
To my knowledge the phone is unlocked. With that being said I would very much like to know if there is anyway to install/flash/root US firmware on this phone in order to possibly be able to use the Google Play Store or simply that most applications would install correctly seeing as I think it is the chinese firmware blocking the installation just as they do a large amount of USA social media sites? I am unsure if there is even anything that can be done but any and all help will be greatly appreciated as I am not too enlightened when it comes to this subject and am hoping that I did not throw money away on this phone. Thank you.
Try restore factory settings
This shouls fix ur problem:thumbup:
HKT THANKS IF I HELPED
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[email protected] said:
Try restore factory settings
This shouls fix ur problem:thumbup:
HKT THANKS IF I HELPED
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Thank you for your attempt [email protected], but this did not work and I would assume because the phone is a product of china so its defaults are with its chinese hardware/software.
Have you simply tried to flash US fastboot files?
If your phone is rooted you can also try to install BMM or SS and flash any custom ROM.
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip u can install gapps from this link via bmm or ss.
actually there is new version of that rom which is shared by Şemseddin in this topic:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2300717 u can try that too.
AcidAngel21 said:
Have you simply tried to flash US fastboot files?
If your phone is rooted you can also try to install BMM or SS and flash any custom ROM.
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I am new to this process so could you possibly provide a link? My phone is unlocked but not rooted and I have tried to install MIUI 2.6.8 zip, cm-10.1 &10.1.2 spyder zip, and gapps-jb-20121011 & 20130301 and they all say "failed to verify whole-file signature".
I'm looking for a clean android multilanguage system without china applications and letters for lenovo a760. Have anyone tested customs ROMs for this phone? Android system which is installed on the phone is not userfriendly and I have a problem with many applications and Aero.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453 Try to root with this method. Remove ONLY HAVIEST CHINESE SYSTEM APPS, we still don't have a rom to flash if we delete important stuff by accident. . Use more locale 2 until maybe a ROM is developped. As an alternative market use www.1mobile.com
When I get my phone I will try to build a rom for it. I kind of know how to do it...never built one before though Any help would be appreciated
Any update on this? I've been searching for days to find any sort of modification for the a760 but to no avail.
I like the current stock rom, however some apps are in Chinese and i would like for these to be translated so i can use them.
I'd also like the latest firmware, i downloaded it several times via the OTA updater but it just sticks on 100% and if I try to access the file through the file explorer it says it's corrupt.
Thanks.
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Once I receive it i'll start experimenting I should get it in about 1 week I guess...
I've managed to download the latest firmware for my a760 I downloaded it from my pc as when I did it on my phone it hung at 100 %
However I don't know how to install it. It's currently in the googleota folder (where the phones OTA updater downloads it too) but nothing happens in system update menu in settings.
I've tried to flash from stock recovery using sdupdate but it says no file found.
Do I need to rename the zip? Or move it elsewhere? I've had it on the root of the sd too.
I'll be more than happy to share the file with you so you can tinker with it, just let me know if you want it. However I'm guessing the majority of it will be Chinese like our current rom.
Thanks
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Right considering this is the only thread on xda in regards to the a760 I will list my problem here.
I download the ota update, I couldn't install it via the phone so I flashed it through Cwm recovery, it worked and put me on the latest version, however I think I may have pressed a few wrong buttons in Cwm as it was in Chinese and i installed it blind using previous knowledge of Cwm from other devices,
Anyway the phone is operational but the new version won't allow me to use anything Google, not sure if this is fault of my own or the Chinese rom makers want us to only use their app stores.
Each time I open play store it just closes instantly, not FC it just won't load. Also when I open some apps they do FC, such as titanium backup, play services, superuser (English one) ect.
My final issue is that I cannot mount system as RW, i am rooted but still can't mount RW.
I don't know if my problem lies with the recovery image, the one i flashed before all this was a Chinese Cwm image for A706 (many reports of it working for the 706 and it did for me)
My logic is that if I can flash the stock recovery image all will be back to normal.... After the update Cwm has gone, I have android stock recovery 3e now. Any opinions on this?
Also if anyone has or knows where to get the older firmware that'd be great as I preferred it over this new one. I have asked the seller to source it for me but no reply as yet.
Thanks, and sorry for the massively long post!
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i was also trying to flash the recovery but no luck.How did you manage ? I was trying to push it with adb...We have exaclty the same issues..Have you try to flash the gapps threw the recovery ?
This is wthat am trying to do..Flash the recovery in order to flash the gapps
I flashed the recovery using an automated bat file, I think basically it was just fastboot flash recovery recovery.img or adb flash recovery
I do not have Cwm any more, since I updated I lost it and ended up with stock android recovery.
I've had a 15 hour shift at work and have only just got home so haven't been able to get on the PC and try n fix it. But I will have a quick go now before I go to bed.
Can you link me to or upload the gapps? Are they the correct ones for a760? This may fix my Google issues
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feartheanonymity said:
I flashed the recovery using an automated bat file, I think basically it was just fastboot flash recovery recovery.img or adb flash recovery
I do not have Cwm any more, since I updated I lost it and ended up with stock android recovery.
I've had a 15 hour shift at work and have only just got home so haven't been able to get on the PC and try n fix it. But I will have a quick go now before I go to bed.
Can you link me to or upload the gapps? Are they the correct ones for a760? This may fix my Google issues
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Here are the gapps for 4.1.2 Gapps hope you fix it
I used this to restore my device and just started the whole process from the beginning. http://bbs.antelife.com/thread-407-1-1.html
Its is a clean stock firmware with 99% of the Chinese removed, However it is an older firmware but works great !
I am now using this until I or Someone else has the time to modify and translate the newest firmware release.
Hope it helps ! Keep me informed with your progress !
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I used this to restore my device and just started the whole process from the beginning. http://bbs.antelife.com/thread-407-1-1.html
Its is a clean stock firmware with 99% of the Chinese removed, However it is an older firmware but works great !
I am now using this until I or Someone else has the time to modify and translate the newest firmware release.
Hope it helps ! Keep me informed with your progress !
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thanks a lot my friend..You saved me from a big trouble ..
feartheanonymity said:
I used this to restore my device and just started the whole process from the beginning.
Its is a clean stock firmware with 99% of the Chinese removed, However it is an older firmware but works great !
I am now using this until I or Someone else has the time to modify and translate the newest firmware release.
Hope it helps ! Keep me informed with your progress !
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Do you know who did this firmware or if it has a new one with android 4.3? I liked this firmware!! What is the newest firmware? :good:
I've no idea who made it. I stumbled across it when I was looking for a fix. It's not the latest firmware as I am offered an OTA from under the settings menu.
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I've no idea who made it. I stumbled across it when I was looking for a fix. It's not the latest firmware as I am offered an OTA from under the settings menu.
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That's the reason I found this topic. I tried to update via OTA and it was installed other system completely chinese and without google play, for this reason, i'm afraid to try to update again...
This update: A760_1_S_2_001_0133_130828 (418MB), but I don't know if it'll install the chinese firmware without google play or not...
I also installed it and it gave me too many problems. It's more Chinese than the current rom and would not support anything Google. Gmail / play store / play services all blocked.
My advice will be to stick with the firmware u have at the moment and wait for someone to modify it. Or have a try yourself. The link a few posts back will restore ur device if anything goes wrong
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I also installed it and it gave me too many problems. It's more Chinese than the current rom and would not support anything Google. Gmail / play store / play services all blocked.
My advice will be to stick with the firmware u have at the moment and wait for someone to modify it. Or have a try yourself. The link a few posts back will restore ur device if anything goes wrong
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Yes, I think I'll wait the lastest version modified. I liked too much this firmware!! Thanks!
Boy oh boy... I can't wait to get my fingers on the phone and start modding it ^^ My tracking number shows that it has left Hong Kong... Hopefully I will have it soon
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Boy oh boy... I can't wait to get my fingers on the phone and start modding it ^^ My tracking number shows that it has left Hong Kong... Hopefully I will have it soon
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Cool! Thanks!!
I don't know if I should ask here, but I have an app called Device Manager Service (red icon) and the same is deactivated. What does it do?
And another suggestion for developers, some screens in brazilian portuguese are with wrong translation or without translation I don't know if it's lenovo's fault or something, but if someone can translate or modify, I could help
Hello
First of all I'm sorry if this was already asked, and considering how big this forum, probably is. I recently purchased this phone, Huawei Ascend Mate 2. Now phone was from China Telekom and it was full of their blootware, first I did was try to Root phone to get rid of that, I rooted phone using guide I found here and using KingRoot desktop.
Now I have problems with Google contacts can't sync them, there is no option, even tried installing Google Calendar and people sync app from gapps but I'd didn't work.
Now what I really want to know is, could I maybe install some other rom on this phone, can someone point me to some detailed guide for doing so? What rom would it be best to put here? Please any help is appreciated.
I tried uploading pic of build number and other info but it won't let me.
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Hello
First of all I'm sorry if this was already asked, and considering how big this forum, probably is. I recently purchased this phone, Huawei Ascend Mate 2. Now phone was from China Telekom and it was full of their blootware, first I did was try to Root phone to get rid of that, I rooted phone using guide I found here and using KingRoot desktop.
Now I have problems with Google contacts can't sync them, there is no option, even tried installing Google Calendar and people sync app from gapps but I'd didn't work.
Now what I really want to know is, could I maybe install some other rom on this phone, can someone point me to some detailed guide for doing so? What rom would it be best to put here? Please any help is appreciated.
I tried uploading pic of build number and other info but it won't let me.
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Can you tell us more about the C00? Does it have Jelly Bean, KitKat, or Lollipop? I'm not sure if we can help you. Most of us have the MT2-L03, which is very different inside.
Found this online ScoobSTi don't know how good the info is but it should be a good starting point for finding out more about it
http://www.takuda.com/huawei-smartp...-mt2c00-61-touchscreen-smartphone-p-1517.html
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-new-ascend-mate-2-photographed-together.html
There is also a post on xda about TWRP for the phone that may also be helpful as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-mate2/development/recovery-t2979471
Hope this helps out.
dario8642 said:
Hello
First of all I'm sorry if this was already asked, and considering how big this forum, probably is. I recently purchased this phone, Huawei Ascend Mate 2. Now phone was from China Telekom and it was full of their blootware, first I did was try to Root phone to get rid of that, I rooted phone using guide I found here and using KingRoot desktop.
Now I have problems with Google contacts can't sync them, there is no option, even tried installing Google Calendar and people sync app from gapps but I'd didn't work.
Now what I really want to know is, could I maybe install some other rom on this phone, can someone point me to some detailed guide for doing so? What rom would it be best to put here? Please any help is appreciated.
I tried uploading pic of build number and other info but it won't let me.
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Flashing original software is your best bet. There is no development for that device.
Yeah, for MT2_C00, there not much ROM development in xda, you better stick with stock ROM.
And they also are doing 5.1 ROM testing recently, but I am not sure what's the progress of that.
http://cn.club.vmall.com/forum-314-1.html
Above forum is mate 2 forum, which you can use google translate to get some info (make sure you are looking at your phone MT2_C00)
Regarding the google service issue, since google website is blocked in China, so all phone sold in china doesn't have google stuff. They have their own "play store". I think they have all the lower level google framework/services removed, that's probably why install some google apk won't work.
in XDA, I have seen some thread discussion about extract/compile a complete google framework/app stack for phones like yours, but you need research and try them out.
For example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874285
or more general
https://www.google.com/search?q=com...amework+chinese+site:forum.xda-developers.com
Good luck.
Thanks everyone for help.
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Can you tell us more about the C00? Does it have Jelly Bean, KitKat, or Lollipop? I'm not sure if we can help you. Most of us have the MT2-L03, which is very different inside.
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Sorry I thought I posted screenshot from phone, but I guess it didnt let me, anyway:
Version 4.4.2
EMUI 3.0
BUILD number: MT2-C00V100R001C92B606
Kernel 3.0.8-00454-g07bb652
Baseband SNAVARZ5334
@Moody66
Sorry for noob question, but what do you mean, leave it like this or to flash stock international rom if that is possible?
What should I do first now, I need recovery right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-mate2/development/recovery-t2979471
Is this my starting point?
If anyone want to help feel free to add me on Line app, whats app or what ever.
Yeah, I think you should flash that recovery first. So you can have backup before try anything else. That thread remind me @4L0M, not sure he saw this thread, he might can share some info on the Google issue.
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Hey, another thing, can you view the /system/etc/hosts and see if any Google host is there? I think one approach they use is return dummy IP using this file to speed up fail response for blocked site.
If you see any, you can try deleted those Google lines and see. You need root and better have twrp and take System backup before modify the file.
I solved problems with contacts, installed today another google contact sync and it worked. Now, can someone help me how to install international stock rom it would be great, if it is possible, or any advice what should I do. It is annoying to see those chinese letters, not everything is translated even though language is english and chinese.
dario8642 said:
I solved problems with contacts, installed today another google contact sync and it worked. Now, can someone help me how to install international stock rom it would be great, if it is possible, or any advice what should I do. It is annoying to see those chinese letters, not everything is translated even though language is english and chinese.
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I don't think there are any other ROMs for the C00. Where are you located? How did you get a C00?
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I don't think there are any other ROMs for the C00. Where are you located? How did you get a C00?
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Im in Europe, I got it from friend., now im stuck with it...
So nothing, no one can help me with this?
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So nothing, no one can help me with this?
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Like they said. There are no flash able ROMs for this device. All you can do is wait and hope they release an updated firmware for it. It may be possible to flash Gapps package to it and see of that works. But without a backup you could do more harm than good.
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Like they said. There are no flash able ROMs for this device. All you can do is wait and hope they release an updated firmware for it. It may be possible to flash Gapps package to it and see of that works. But without a backup you could do more harm than good.
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Dear All,
I have the MT2-C00 too. I have been searching for a flashable rom for a while, too. If you happen to find one, please share with me.