Hi guys, after getting my Pantech Burst, I found it very difficult to root the phone, disable 4g, and to avoid bugs in my phone after updating to ICS.
Most of these things are explained in the forums but in a vague manner without any illustration.
I am starting this topic to give a pictorial Illustration of rooting, avoiding bugs, and disabling the 4g connectivity for gaining more battery backup.
If anyone is finding any other ways for removing the bugs, feel free to add it here. I will hotlink the topic to this page. Thanks.
Scroll down to see how to do the following things
1. How to update your phone to stock ICS (Post 2)
2. How to disable 4g on ICS (Post 3)
3. How to root the phone on ICS (Post 4)
4. How to get more battery backup (Post 5)
5. Easiest method of installing clockwork mod recovery (Post 6)
6. Custom ROMS for Pantech Burst (Post 7)
7. Jelli Bean camera for Pantech burst (With touch focus, new gallery) (Post 7)
1. Updating the phone to stock ICS
Step 1: Download the updater file from https://www.pantechusa.com/upgrade/burst/
Step 2: Unzip and run the installer, connect your phone in USB Debugging mode
Step 3: Click on update, wait for about 15 minutes. Phone will restart itself with the new update.
Nb: Phone will not be recognized by the software if you are using a 64 bit version of windows because of a driver issue. You will need a 32 bit version of windows 7 or 8 for installing the update.
For getting your phone into USB debugging mode, follow these instructions.
Step 1: Click on Settings in menu
Step 2: Click on Apps
Step 3: Click on USB debugging and enable it
How to disable 4G on stock ICS
Step 1: Install widgetsoid from play store
Step 2: Open the widgets menu and select a 1*1 widgetsoid switcher
Step 3: Select Add new toggle
Step 4: Select Signal Strength
Step 5: Click on the tick mark at the top left corner
Step 6: Click on Apply at bottom right corner
Step 7: Click on the widget that has appeared on the homescreen (With signal bars)
Step 8: Click on Mobile network settings
Step 9: Select "Use only 2g networks"
Step 10: Restart the phone
Screenshots
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I assure you that these settings will work on stock ICS. No need to download any other mods. :angel:
3. How to root your phone on stock ICS
Step 1: Download this file adb.rar
Step 2: Unrar this to C:\ drive root
Step 3: Enable USB Debugging in phone, Connect phone to computer
Step 4: Press windows key + R
Step 5: Type "CMD" in the run window and press control+shift+enter
Step 6: Type "cd c:\adb" in command prompt
Step 7: Type "adb devices" and press enter. If your device is detected by adb, you are at half way success
Step 8: Type "adb push Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip /sdcard/external_sd/" and press enter. CMD will show some file copy info.
Step 9: Type "adb reboot bootloader". Wait for the phone to reboot and show a white screen with fast boot written on it.
Step 10: Type fastboot boot cwm-5.0.2.7-presto.img (If you are stuck at this section, remove datacable and connect again)
Step 11: Phone will reboot to clockwork recovery. You need to select install zip from sdcard
Step 12: Browse and select Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and install it
Step 13: Reboot the phone
Enjoy!!!
Verified to work on stock ICS. :angel:
Please note that you need a windows 32 bit computer for doing all these. Else driver not found error can occur
Nb: All commands are to be entered without "quotes" :cyclops:
4. How to get more battery backup on ICS
Step 1: After rooting, uninstall all unwanted software from the phone using titanium backup which can be downloaded for free from Play Store
Step 2: Download any battery calibration software from Play Store (search for battery calibration, download the 1st app)
Step 3: Install and run the software after your battery is charged to 100%
Step 4: Allow the battery to discharge completely
Step 5: Charge the phone to 100% one more time and restart it
Follow these methods too. (Pointed our by another XDA Member)
1. turn the screen down to the minimum brightness (there are three levels on the Burst, the dimmest is just fine for indoor use).
2. you can use SetCPU to change the CPU behavior in terms of clocking. This can dramatically improve battery life at a cost.
3. Turn off LTE
4. Turn on WiFi and hang out in good wifi coverage areas
5. Turn off any email push notifications, change email to check every 15 minutes max during peak times
6. turn off other auto push data stuff like photo syncing and that kind of thing
7. turn off GPS unless you are using it
8. Don't power-cycle or reboot the phone!
That's it. Enjoy more battery backup on "STOCK ROM"
5. Easiest method of installing clockwork mod recovery
Step 1: Download rom manager
Step 2: Run ROM Manager, choose "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
Step 3: Wait for some time, allow super user confirmation
Step 4: Test clockwork mod by choosing the option, "Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery"
Enjoy!!!
6. Custom ROMs for Pantech Burst (Constantly Updated)
1. Davepmer Deodex ICS 1.0 :cyclops:
ICS deodexed for those that want to change the themes and such things
Click to Download
2. GaBuzz ICS 1.0 :cyclops:
Stock pantech Ics, Removed stock launcher and replaced with Jellybean launcher, removed stock mms app and replaced with stock ICS mms, removed a few of the AT&T preloaded apps, changed the boot animation, Rooted, Keeps stock bootloader Did some tweaks to to increase performance
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JelliBean Camera for Pantech Burst
Check this link guys...
Download
New features:
Touch focus
New gallery
Superb new camera interface
Better camera response
Please note that photosphere will not work as pantech burst does not have a gyro
vishnurajanme said:
Step 1: Download rom manager
Step 2: Run ROM Manager, choose "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
Step 3: Wait for some time, allow super user confirmation
Step 4: Test clockwork mod by choosing the option, "Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery"
Enjoy!!!
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you will brick your phone after this and making any changes from CWM . so think twice before.
and of course,you should check everything in your guide before posting.
Finn81 said:
you will brick your phone after this and making any changes from CWM . so think twice before.
and of course,you should check everything in your guide before posting.
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I have personally checked this bro. It is working good as never. :victory: I cannot take a screenshot from CWM, but I will take a video for sure. :victory:
vishnurajanme said:
Step 1: Download the updater file from https://www.pantechusa.com/upgrade/burst/
Step 2: Unzip and run the installer, connect your phone in USB Debugging mode
Step 3: Click on update, wait for about 15 minutes. Phone will restart itself with the new update.
Nb: Phone will not be recognized by the software if you are using a 64 bit version of windows because of a driver issue. You will need a 32 bit version of windows 7 or 8 for installing the update.
For getting your phone into USB debugging mode, follow these instructions.
Step 1: Click on Settings in menu
Step 2: Click on Apps
Step 3: Click on USB debugging and enable it
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i used windows7 64 bit, so its not true that it will not install
vicks619 said:
i used windows7 64 bit, so its not true that it will not install
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In some versions, It is not working bro. I used windows 8 professional 64 bit
Pantech burst Qhusb_dload error
Salam. i accidantly pull my battery out from my burst while hard reseting.. now i have
no power on (not on battery and not by wall charging)
but when i plug in with computer i got a messgae of "qhusb_dload" and it starts finding deivers and stuck at it..
wats wrong with my burst and from where i get drivers and can my phone alive again..by any mean?????
any help will be highly appreciated.
regads
vicks619 said:
i used windows7 64 bit, so its not true that it will not install
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If driver not found, go to devices manager, click on "android" -> properties -> update driver -> manually choose from list -> have disk -> locate your google usb driver -> enjoy!
is your phone unlock?
is your phone unlock?
I hear something about ics update is lock phone and only use for at&t.
this does work
vicks619 said:
i used windows7 64 bit, so its not true that it will not install
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I also did this with win 7 64 bit I am happy I got root and installed a custom ROM almost at&t free the only issue I had was at&t contacts hanging until I installed "go contacts" I am very happy with this phone on straight talk the other guides to root this phone failed as they were not for ICS my only complaint is the "gabuzz 1.0" ROM included the Facebook app, is it possible that someone can build an app to change the apn to whatever network someone uses their unlocked burst on?
Please help me to install GaBuzz ICS 1.0
in my Pantech Burst Ice crem Snadwich
my cellphone is root
hakim66 said:
is your phone unlock?
I hear something about ics update is lock phone and only use for at&t.
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Hi, I am from india only (Kerala). I bought an unlocked phone via ebay. did all these on the same phone. Still it is in unlocked condition only :victory:
macdroidx said:
I also did this with win 7 64 bit I am happy I got root and installed a custom ROM almost at&t free the only issue I had was at&t contacts hanging until I installed "go contacts" I am very happy with this phone on straight talk the other guides to root this phone failed as they were not for ICS my only complaint is the "gabuzz 1.0" ROM included the Facebook app, is it possible that someone can build an app to change the apn to whatever network someone uses their unlocked burst on?
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Hi, apn can be directly changed from settings menu :good:
vishnurajanme said:
Hi, I am from india only (Kerala). I bought an unlocked phone via ebay. did all these on the same phone. Still it is in unlocked condition only :victory:
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thanks for answer
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can you upload screenshot from stock ics user interface ?
oh man! I did everything like you told to root my pantech
but now my screen stuck here
Step 11: Phone will reboot to clockwork recovery. You need to select install zip from sdcard
when I select " install zip from sdcard "
nothing is happening. what other option do i have now
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Seems the root tool used in Xperia Z is not worked in Japan version SO-03e with firmware10.1.E.0.250, just want to know anyone could provide other approach to root it. Thanks.
i had my SO-03E rooted on 3 May after upgraded to 250... using the root many android tool developed by Bin4ry.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
but it stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' while i run the same tool. I checked my friend who have this same tablet, he also encounterred the same problem after upgrade to 250. Seems it works on 244, but no way to downgrade
rankman2004 said:
but it stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' while i run the same tool. I checked my friend who have this same tablet, he also encounterred the same problem after upgrade to 250. Seems it works on 244, but no way to downgrade
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Same for me..:crying:
K4HD said:
Same for me..:crying:
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Go to this thread and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284082 (mine is wifi only ; don't know if this work with LTE device).
I updated mine to latest FW before rooting mine and have the same issue as you guys (stuck at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh).
Downgraded and root it fine and root is retained after upgraded to Sony's latest.
plutozz said:
Go to this thread and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2284082 (mine is wifi only ; don't know if this work with LTE device).
I updated mine to latest FW before rooting mine and have the same issue as you guys (stuck at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh).
Downgraded and root it fine and root is retained after upgraded to Sony's latest.
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Thanks, but it's not working with LTE device (SO-03E). The only way to root XTZ LTE Docomo is to dowgrade to 10.1.E.0.244.
i followed the step-by-steps instructions from this post. using Bin4ry's tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
extracted for your quick reference
"... How-to:
Preparation
1. increase screen timeout to 10 mins: Settings -> Display -> Sleep -> 10 mins
2. enable USB debugging : Settings -> Developer options -> Enable and Settings -> Developer options -> USB Debugging (check it)
3. enable install from "unknown sources": Settings -> Security -> Unknown source (check it)
4. download the rooting toolkit package and save it on C:\
5. exit all adb requiring apps like PC Suite, PC Companion, Flashtool, etc as they will interfere with the rooting process
6. extract the ENTIRE contents of the package (and not just one file) to some directory on c:\
Execution
7. once you are ready with all the above connect phone to PC and execute "runme.bat" from the location where the entire contents are extracted
8. press enter to start the process, as the device is detected the toolkit will start executing steps one by one
9. keep watching the command prompt and wait for the following to come up "press the button to restore the data in your phone"
10. at this point look at the device screen, an app will start, select RESTORE data
11. now u will get "if Restoring data is complete," in the command prompt
<not applicable to tablet> 12. at this point open Phone & dial *#*#7378423#*#* <not applicable to tablet>
13. select "Service tests" in your phone operation.
14. select "Display" (screen will turn white), the toolkit will now start executing some commands
<i did not remember i had done this step. as it reboots automatically> 15. now press power button to turn off screen wait for few seconds and press it power button again (repeat it a few time) till then keep observing the command prompt for outputs
16. u will see "transfer files to your phone part2", "installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc..." & finally "Cleaning up"
17. after that the device should automatically reboot
18. thats it device should now be rooted ..."
please give me a thanks. if you find this useful.
jaseli said:
i followed the step-by-steps instructions from this post. using Bin4ry's tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
extracted for your quick reference
"... How-to:
Preparation
1. increase screen timeout to 10 mins: Settings -> Display -> Sleep -> 10 mins
2. enable USB debugging : Settings -> Developer options -> Enable and Settings -> Developer options -> USB Debugging (check it)
3. enable install from "unknown sources": Settings -> Security -> Unknown source (check it)
4. download the rooting toolkit package and save it on C:\
5. exit all adb requiring apps like PC Suite, PC Companion, Flashtool, etc as they will interfere with the rooting process
6. extract the ENTIRE contents of the package (and not just one file) to some directory on c:\
Execution
7. once you are ready with all the above connect phone to PC and execute "runme.bat" from the location where the entire contents are extracted
8. press enter to start the process, as the device is detected the toolkit will start executing steps one by one
9. keep watching the command prompt and wait for the following to come up "press the button to restore the data in your phone"
10. at this point look at the device screen, an app will start, select RESTORE data
11. now u will get "if Restoring data is complete," in the command prompt
<not applicable to tablet> 12. at this point open Phone & dial *#*#7378423#*#* <not applicable to tablet>
13. select "Service tests" in your phone operation.
14. select "Display" (screen will turn white), the toolkit will now start executing some commands
<i did not remember i had done this step. as it reboots automatically> 15. now press power button to turn off screen wait for few seconds and press it power button again (repeat it a few time) till then keep observing the command prompt for outputs
16. u will see "transfer files to your phone part2", "installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc..." & finally "Cleaning up"
17. after that the device should automatically reboot
18. thats it device should now be rooted ..."
please give me a thanks. if you find this useful.
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as i said, i followed the instructions,but the tool stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' for a long time, can not continue. It is strange that you did not encounter this problem after upgraded to 250. Seems all of the users enounterred this error after upgraded to 250.
@jaseli how do you open the Service menu in step 12-13 without dialer?
rankman2004 said:
as i said, i followed the instructions,but the tool stop at '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...' for a long time, can not continue. It is strange that you did not encounter this problem after upgraded to 250. Seems all of the users enounterred this error after upgraded to 250.
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@rankman2004
when i am trying to upgrade my rooted tablet using FTF file, i remember that there is a preparation step not included above. but i found in another Taiwanese forum.
included here and please let me know if it helped.
1. make sure tablet is not connected to PC
2. settings => Xperia => USB connection
3. USB connection mode => choose MSC mode (default is MTP which might prevent the root tool to proceed)
Hondaracer said:
@jaseli how do you open the Service menu in step 12-13 without dialer?
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the service menu pops out automatically. not need to use dialer.
jaseli said:
@rankman2004
when i am trying to upgrade my rooted tablet using FTF file, i remember that there is a preparation step not included above. but i found in another Taiwanese forum.
included here and please let me know if it helped.
1. make sure tablet is not connected to PC
2. settings => Xperia => USB connection
3. USB connection mode => choose MSC mode (default is MTP which might prevent the root tool to proceed)
the service menu pops out automatically. not need to use dialer.
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@jaseli, you rooted before upgraded? If yes, I think it is the reason as the root is kept after upgraded!
rankman2004 said:
@jaseli, you rooted before upgraded? If yes, I think it is the reason as the root is kept after upgraded!
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rooted after upgrade. care to share which root mode you chose? i used 3 new mode
從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 SO-03E 發送
jaseli said:
rooted after upgrade. care to share which root mode you chose? i used 3 new mode
從我使用 Tapatalk 2 的 SO-03E 發送
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Yes, I choose option 3 new mode,what is the tool's version? V29? After u choose the servicetest-> display, the tool will run without error?
rankman2004 said:
Yes, I choose option 3 new mode,what is the tool's version? V29? After u choose the servicetest-> display, the tool will run without error?
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since i did that on May 3, i think used the latest version, v30?
i got the tablet rooted... maybe that was an error or two. but the end result is i can use the tablet as usual and have root at the same time.
just upgraded to 265 and the root many android tool does not work anymore.
stuck at the same place as everyone now.
the white screen (tablet) with '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh in windows command box
jaseli said:
since i did that on May 3, i think used the latest version, v30?
i got the tablet rooted... maybe that was an error or two. but the end result is i can use the tablet as usual and have root at the same time.
just upgraded to 265 and the root many android tool does not work anymore.
stuck at the same place as everyone now.
the white screen (tablet) with '/data/local/tmp/onload.sh in windows command box
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I have .265 also and experience same issue when trying to root. Did you manage to get rooted with .265 ?
I tested with.250 , not working...
Please tell me how to get to the ROOT SGP321 .253?
Bootloader unlocked.
Dear All,
So here goes the first unofficial ROM (thanks to Ukrainen) for Penta IS709C. Its a Jellybean 4.2.2. and even though is still in very early phase of testing, sharing it for others to try. I am not a developer but if you find any issues, please let me know and I'll forward them to the developer...
Use it at your own risk. All your existing data will be lost and I am not responsible if you brick your device (however will try and help you bring it back to the state you purchased it in, but no guarantees)
This is what you need to do:
1) Download the zip file from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5T-ylTRyyKdczY3Y1A1VTZXUms/edit?usp=sharing
2) Extract it to your desktop or any other loaction on your PC/ Desktop you prefer
3) In the folder 'CustomRom4.2.2forPentaIS709C', right click on RKtool.exe and click run as administrator (on Windows 7, figure out your self for any other OS)
4) Put your tab in flash mode [switch it off, press and hold the menu button (middle button of the 3 buttons below the camera) and then insert the usb cable already connected to your PC]
5) Your PC will install its drivers automatically, it auto driver installation fails...go to device manager on your PC and you'll find your device in other devices. Right click on it, click on update driver software, click browse my computer...and then point to the drivers section of folder 'CustomRom4.2.2forPentaIS709C'.
6) After driver update Click on EraseIDB of RKtool.exe window and wait for it to complete
7) Click on Run (You need not do anything after this step, just sit and enjoy)
8) Your tab will reboot once the above step is completed and the recovery system will do some formatting.
9) It will reboot once again and within next 5-10 min you'll have a working Android 4.2.2. on your PentaIS709C.
If you want CWM Recovery (thanks to Fun_), after completion of above steps (i.e. update to 4.2.2) download the zip file from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5T-ylTRyyKdcUlBMVFab3ZIY1U/edit?usp=sharing, unzip it, put yoour tab in flash mode, open RKtool.exe, uncheck all the boxes except for recovery, point the path for recovery to the recovery.img of unzipped CWM folder and click run. Your tab will reboot after completion, do a manual reboot if tab is hanged at boot logo for more than 5 minutes and you'll have the CWM recovery on your device.
Enjoy....
Known issues:
1) Camera is not working....
2) With the tab in portrait mode, if we touch and hold any icon, the screen gets inverted...
I deserve a thanks if I've helped you ever.... Please click thanks if you agree...
All the best
Hi,
It would be nice if any specific advantage of upgrade to Jelly bean in Penta IS709C.
Is there any fix for Camera issue reported in the article?
It has all the conventional advantages of Jelly Bean
Try this link:
http://www.android.com/about/jelly-bean/
Camera issue is still not resolved...
Regards,
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skyblueman said:
Hi,
It would be nice if any specific advantage of upgrade to Jelly bean in Penta IS709C.
Is there any fix for Camera issue reported in the article?
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Nothing Happens
I tried installing custom rom on my device (IS709C), but it get stuck in recovery mode and after some time reboots in normal mode.
amit_aks_007 said:
Dear All,
So here goes the first unofficial ROM (thanks to Ukrainen) for Penta IS709C. Its a Jellybean 4.2.2. and even though is still in very early phase of testing, sharing it for others to try. I am not a developer but if you find any issues, please let me know and I'll forward them to the developer...
Use it at your own risk. All your existing data will be lost and I am not responsible if you brick your device (however will try and help you bring it back to the state you purchased it in, but no guarantees)
This is what you need to do:
1) Download the zip file from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5T-ylTRyyKdczY3Y1A1VTZXUms/edit?usp=sharing
2) Extract it to your desktop or any other loaction on your PC/ Desktop you prefer
3) In the folder 'CustomRom4.2.2forPentaIS709C', right click on RKtool.exe and click run as administrator (on Windows 7, figure out your self for any other OS)
4) Put your tab in flash mode [switch it off, press and hold the menu button (middle button of the 3 buttons below the camera) and then insert the usb cable already connected to your PC]
5) Your PC will install its drivers automatically, it auto driver installation fails...go to device manager on your PC and you'll find your device in other devices. Right click on it, click on update driver software, click browse my computer...and then point to the drivers section of folder 'CustomRom4.2.2forPentaIS709C'.
6) After driver update Click on EraseIDB of RKtool.exe window and wait for it to complete
7) Click on Run (You need not do anything after this step, just sit and enjoy)
8) Your tab will reboot once the above step is completed and the recovery system will do some formatting.
9) It will reboot once again and within next 5-10 min you'll have a working Android 4.2.2. on your PentaIS709C.
If you want CWM Recovery (thanks to Fun_), after completion of above steps (i.e. update to 4.2.2) download the zip file from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5T-ylTRyyKdcUlBMVFab3ZIY1U/edit?usp=sharing, unzip it, put yoour tab in flash mode, open RKtool.exe, uncheck all the boxes except for recovery, point the path for recovery to the recovery.img of unzipped CWM folder and click run. Your tab will reboot after completion, do a manual reboot if tab is hanged at boot logo for more than 5 minutes and you'll have the CWM recovery on your device.
Enjoy....
Known issues:
1) Camera is not working....
2) With the tab in portrait mode, if we touch and hold any icon, the screen gets inverted...
I deserve a thanks if I've helped you ever.... Please click thanks if you agree...
All the best
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Did you click on Erase IDB?
Hi Danish,
Did you click on Erase IDB before flashing the files?
Regards,
Please click thanks if I've helped you ever
danish1994 said:
I tried installing custom rom on my device (IS709C), but it get stuck in recovery mode and after some time reboots in normal mode.
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works like a charm
:good:
Thanks for the post.
followed the instruction and now i have Android version 4.2.2
This method works fine.
sir please wifi not working after that
wifi not working sir please help me sir please thank you
Sir
Successfully uploaded the custom rom on my tab.But I am not able to enable wifi on it.Nothing is happening when I enable wifi in the settings menu.I need your help regarding this.
Hi sir
I have penta is701x I can't instol twrp/cwm recavry please sir help me
How can I instil any recavry ??????
there is a driver problem in my win 10 pc........how can i solved it
YOUR PHONE WILL BE RESET!! BACKUP ANY DATA YOU WANT TO KEEP BEFORE PROCEEDING!!
download this
follow these steps:
1. go to settings/about/software information/more and click a few times on build number until "your a devoloper"
2. go to settings/developer options and activate usb debugging
3. unzip htc tool
4. open htconetoolkit.exe
5. install drivers (step 1 on toolkit)
6. regester at htcdev.com (step 2 on toolkit)
7. plug phone into computer
8. follow steps 3-5 in toolkit or htcdev website to unlock (toolkit will use website but opens pages you need, easy!)
9. run twrp recovery on right side of toolkit
10. click on "perm root" on bottom right of toolkit (last option) and run
11. donate to hasoon2000 and jzm
12. profit!
VIDEO GUIDE HERE, BY phonetechkid!! Good job on it!
my favorite root apps:
es file explorer
airstream
sixaxis controller
there is many other reasons to root though...
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Moved to General.
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thanks
Anyone know if this is compatible with Windows 8.1? Not working for me so far, but maybe its just my setup.
NVM - Updated adb version, and then the phone asked to accept the connection, and voila
For some reason the toolkit won't flash the recovery to my device. it tries to, but it gets stuck. i let it for for 22 minutes and it's still not finished. i don't want to unplug it but i don't think it's going to finish at this point. I'm also getting my stock recovery is busted at this point, no?
Hello all,
I have a Z2 on MM with 23.5.A.1.291 firmware. I want to root and install a custom recovery and have looked at the threads on here about it but I'm pretty confused! None of the various options seem to be up to date, or stable, or understandable.
This thread seems to be the most up-to-date, but the instructions are pretty vague, files seem to be missing, and quite a few people seem to have had problems with it.
Can anyone explain the simplest, safest way to root the Z2 on the latest firware? Or at least help me make head-nor-tail of the existing instructions...
Many thanks
tooplanx said:
Hello all,
I have a Z2 on MM with 23.5.A.1.291 firmware. I want to root and install a custom recovery and have looked at the threads on here about it but I'm pretty confused! None of the various options seem to be up to date, or stable, or understandable.
This thread seems to be the most up-to-date, but the instructions are pretty vague, files seem to be missing, and quite a few people seem to have had problems with it.
Can anyone explain the simplest, safest way to root the Z2 on the latest firware? Or at least help me make head-nor-tail of the existing instructions...
Many thanks
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Download .314 ftf (or any rootable ftf for z2)
Then search for dual recovery for Xperia z2 and download the last version
And download Xperia root kit
1. Flash the ftf file that you have downloaded
2. Root it using Xperia rootkit(usb debugging must be on)
3. Install dual recovery using your pc
Thats it now you have root and recovery
I followed the guide you linked to and everything worked perfectly! As long as all files are available, I would do this again. Be sure to follow the directions exactly and you'll be fine.
Whatever you do, DON'T try to flash Nut's Dual Recovery on MM, because you'll then be in a continuous bootloop at the Sony logo; don't ask me how I know this! ;>)
wicozani said:
I followed the guide you linked to and everything worked perfectly! As long as all files are available, I would do this again. Be sure to follow the directions exactly and you'll be fine.
Whatever you do, DON'T try to flash Nut's Dual Recovery on MM, because you'll then be in a continuous bootloop at the Sony logo; don't ask me how I know this! ;>)
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I've read through that entire thread pretty much and still haven't found clear step by step instructions :/
I've downloaded the flashtool but don't know what to do now: there is no option to 'flash' or select a file..
Surely someone out there is able to write a clear, full, step-by-step guide to root this very popular phone..?
I've rooted many different phones and installed plenty of ROMs but never found so much confusing information before!
IDIOTS GUIDE Root and TWRP
Okay, may as well do it my self...
IDIOT'S GUIDE: (for Z2 Marshmallow .291)
1. Firstly go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6aEcBP7FwsWUGpQdHdvaVRCQlk/view and download the .291 kernel.
2. Then download SuperSU from here.
3. Put both these files on your phone's SD card.
4. Next download the .575 kernel here.
5. Before this can be used, you need to change it from a .zip file to a .ftf file.
- Go to the file location in the file browser.
- Click on the 'View' section in the top ribbon (Win 10).
- Check 'file name extensions' in the 'show/hide' section.
- Rename the kernel file, deleting the .zip and replacing it with .ftf instead at the end.
6. Download the Recovery for MM from here.
Extract the zip file.
7. Download the correct drivers for your phone: simplest way seems to be by installing Sony PC Companion and connecting your device.
8. Download and install 'Flashtool' from here. (The 0.9.18.6 version seems to have better compatibility).
9. Install the drivers for the flash- if you are on windows 10 or 8 you will need to turn off driver signing first:
A) Press the Windows key + R together and in the ‘Run’ box type: shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 00
- This will take you to the advanced boot menu.
– Now make the following selections to boot into the Start Up Setting Screen: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Start Up Settings > Restart
– Then, when the machine restarts, select number 7 i.e. “Disable driver signature enforcement”. Your machine will start with Driver signing enforcement disabled until the next reboot.
B) Now you can install the Flashtool drivers.
– Windows will warn that the driver is not signed and will require you to confirm the installation.
– Once the installation is complete, reboot the machineTo install the drivers you need to go to the Flashtool install folder (e.g. C:\Flashtool) and go in to the 'drivers' folder and run the 'flashtool-drivers.exe'.
- From the menu select Flashmode drivers, Fastboot drivers, and then scroll down and select Xperia Z2 device drivers (not sure if this last one is necessary if you've done step 7 previously, but I did it and everything worked.)
- Click install, and click okay on the warning messages.
10. Enable developer options on your phone (repeatedly tap on build number in 'About phone' in settings.)
Then make sure that USB Debugging is enabled, and in 'Security' that 'Allow Unknown Sources' is enabled.
11. Back up vital data (though you shouldn't loose anything), then power your phone off with it not connected to the computer.
12. Startup Flashtool and let it update etc.
13. While holding the volume down button on your phone, connect it to your PC.
Flashtool should respond and spew out a few lines of text ending with something like 'Phone ready for flashmode operations'.
14. Click on the lightning bolt, select 'Flashmode', and then in the next window browse to the location of the .575 .ftf kernel file you made. Select it, then click 'flash' at the bottom right. There should be more lines of text hopefully showing that this is completed successfully.
15. Close Flashtool, disconnect your phone, then turn on your phone.
16. Flash the recovery: Reconnect your phone to the PC and select MSC mode.
Go to the unzipped recovery and run 'install.bat' as administrator (if that doesn't work try not as administrator).
If the window that opens up stays on 'starting daemon...' for a while check on your phone as you may need to authorize the 'unknown source' connection from the PC.
The installation should complete with a 'press any key to continue'. Your phone should then automatically reboot in to TWRP recovery.
17. Install SuperSU: Once in TWRP go to 'Install' and select the SuperSU zip (you may need to select 'storage' and choose your SD card first). Swipe to install!
18. Reinstall the .291 kernel: still in TWRP do basically the same as for SuperSU but this time with the MM .291 zip.
19. Cross your fingers and reboot!
20. All being well you are now rooted, you can check root by installing 'Root Checker' form the play store.
21. Open a beer and relax!
(22. Install Cyberian camera!)
Please give me some thanks if I have helped you!
I will post this as a new thread as well so it's easier to find.
Credits:
Rocker00
Xperia Blog
Dr. Death
I'm looking to do this later today. I've done quite a bit of reading and would like a confirmation (or correction) on the steps I plan to do.
Goal:
Upgrade my Note 4 (n910v) from Android 5.0.1 to use an NSeven rom.
Here is my phone information:
Model: SM-N910V
Android Version: 5.0.1
Baseband: N910VVRU2BOG5
USA carrier - changing from Verizon service to TMobile
My current plan:
Use Odin 3 to upgrade from N910VVRU2BOG5 to N910VVRU2BPA1 using the full firmware here. Is this guide adequate for the manual update?
Once upgrade to 5.1.1, I want to root and unlock the bootloader using this guide.
After that, I want to update the rom to NSeven using the guide here.
Questions:
Are there any issues with the steps above?
Are the guides adequate? Or are the other ones preferred?
Do I need to flash to Android 6.0.1 after rooting & unlocking the bootloader prior to using NSeven?
Thank you for taking the time to read and hopefully reply. I just want to be sure I have the right idea before I get started.
Sorry to bump this, but any chance someone has time for a response?
Bllur said:
I'm looking to do this later today. I've done quite a bit of reading and would like a confirmation (or correction) on the steps I plan to do.
Goal:
Upgrade my Note 4 (n910v) from Android 5.0.1 to use an NSeven rom.
Here is my phone information:
Model: SM-N910V
Android Version: 5.0.1
Baseband: N910VVRU2BOG5
USA carrier - changing from Verizon service to TMobile
My current plan:
Use Odin 3 to upgrade from N910VVRU2BOG5 to N910VVRU2BPA1 using the full firmware here. Is this guide adequate for the manual update?
Once upgrade to 5.1.1, I want to root and unlock the bootloader using this guide.
After that, I want to update the rom to NSeven using the guide here.
Questions:
Are there any issues with the steps above?
Are the guides adequate? Or are the other ones preferred?
Do I need to flash to Android 6.0.1 after rooting & unlocking the bootloader prior to using NSeven?
Thank you for taking the time to read and hopefully reply. I just want to be sure I have the right idea before I get started.
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OK. I don't know about those steps, as I took a different route to get to the Nseven rom. Make sure you have the ADB/Odin 3.09 or 3.10 and Samsung drivers already installed on your PC. You might want to get/DL Kingroot.apk aswell.
Step 1.
Download the 5.1.1 BPA1 full firmware, this should be a all in one file. None of these separate files eg.BL AP CSC..
"I downloaded this from Sammobile"
Step 2.
Open Odin and add the firmware file to the AP tab by clicking on it and navigating to where file is located. This takes a little while to show as Odin checks the file before adding it( Make sure Auto reboot and F.Reset Time are ticked)
Step 3.
Make sure you have unlocked "DEVELOPER MODE" and "USB DEBUGGING" is ticked before powering down your phone and putting it into download mode by holding the 3 keys Vol Down,Power,Home then Vol Up to continue, once your in DL mode connect to PC. There may be a little pause as your PC may install further driver files before Odin recognizes you phone and adds it under "ID;COM". Once your phone has been added into the ID:COM you can go ahead and press START. Allow Odin to do its stuff and once your phone reboots you can unplug from the PC.
Now you should be on the 5.1.1 BPA1 firmware.
Allow your phone to boot completely, you can skip the whole setup process but you'll need to be connected to WiFi for the next process.
GAINING TEMP ROOT.
Step 1.
Transfer the "KINGROOT.APK" to your phone and install but don't open it yet.
Step 2.
Unlock Developer Mode again and tick USB DEBUGGING. * This is necessary for ADB.
Step 3.
Open Kingroot and allow it to check for root this can take awhile just be patient. Once it throws up the results it'll ask if you want to try "TRY TO ROOT". click on the tab and watch the process. " Your phone will reboot a few times during the process" I just reopened Kingroot each time it did until the process was done. ******You'll have to repeat this process again***** as your Phone reboots while your pushing the command file through ADB. Losing root in the process.
Now that you've repeated the process again and you have gained TEMP root. You can confirm this with "ROOT Checker" you can reconnect your phone to your PC.
Step 4.
Make sure you have the "Samsung_unlock_n4-fix script file in your FASTBOOT folder located in the extracted files of ADB.
Now open a ADB command window *Open this in the same folder where you exacted ADB. to do this hold Shift and click Right mouse button on any clear area of the ADB folder and scroll down to "Open command window here"
Step 5.
Within the command window type "CD Fastboot"
To confirm your device is added type" ADB devices"
You should see a random number listed under "List of devices"
If you do your set to go.
For this next step its best you have the Notepad open with these commands to make it easier. ****COPY & PASTE*****
The commands are.....* without the numbers in front of it
#1. adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix
#2. adb shell
#3. su
#4. cd/data/tmp/
#5. chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix
#6. chown root. root samsung_unlock_n4-fix
#7. . / samsung_unlock_n4-fix
OK time to push the file. Start with the 1st command and press enter. Then the 2nd and press enter. Then the 3rd and press enter. Then the 4th, then the 5th and 6th then the 7th.
Now once you've enter the 7th command you'll be presented with a warning just type YES ****USING THE SHIFT KEY WHILE DO SO****** and wait while the process completes. Your phone will reboot to confirm the process is complete.
******NOTE*******
Your phone will reboot but reboot into a Bootloop, don't worry just pull the battery and memory card. Replace the battery but not the memory card. Reboot into DL mode to confirm that you are now in/a Developer Mode.
**********CONGRATULATIONS YOU JUST UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER********
*****NOW HERE COMES THE STINK PART*******
You'll need to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1 full firmware with Odin this will update the Bootloader to CPD1 required for Nseven to boot. But in doing so will LOCK the bootloader again. ARRRGGGGG!!!!!!
So.....
Step 1.
Put your newly unlocked phone into DL mode again and reconnect to Odin.
Step 2.
Place the BPA1/CPD1 firmware into the AP slot and press start
Disconnect when the phone reboots. Allow it to fully boot/skip the setup process. ******Note you will need Mobile Data as WiFi is non usable due to the updated firmware.
Step 3.
Reformat your memory card using your PC and place back into your phone, reconnect your phone to PC and transfer ROOTKING.APK over again.
Step 4.
Turn on Mobile data. Install KINGROOT and open, follow the same process you did to unlock 5.1.1. This time it may take a little longer and there's a chance Kingroot will fail to root just try again.
*It did it to me.
*There's a chance your phone will reboot when it comes to pushing the command file, unfortunately that's just the way it is. Just repeat the Kingroot process again.
Step 5.
Now that you've gained TEMP ROOT again, You'll need to run ADB and push the scripts again. Just follow the same process you did for 5.1.1 BPA1.
Even down to pulling the Batt & Memory card.
Step 6.
Now that the bootloader is unlocked, place phone into DL mode and reconnect to PC and Odin. Now again AP slot navigate to where you placed your Custom recovery.
****NOTE. I used TWRP 2.8.7.0 trltevzv.img as TWRP 3.0.2.0 Didn't work for me. And flash disconnecting when phone reboots.
********Congrats you now have a UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER and a CUSTOM RECOVERY on 5.1.1 with a CPD1 bootloader.
Time to flash Nseven. *don't forget to reformat your memory card.
To flash Nseven, just copy over the Nseven zip file to your memory card and flash using TWRP.......ENJOY.
* Note. I didn't flash anything else apart from the CPL1 Nseven
Even though I had all the files DL. Just follow the Nseven forum if you experience any problems.
Hope this helps getting you into/onto Nseven.