Hi Folks. In return for helpful suggestions to my questions below, I'm giving away 50 Google+ invites.
I'm just getting ready for a trip to Europe and would like to upgrade the default Android 2.3 on my new tablet from China. The existing Android 2.3 on it is designed for mobile phones and is also clunky. I know Android 2.3 is only designed for mobile phones, and Android 3.x will be for tablets (and is not yet released by Google to everyone), but I wanted to see if there is a custom Android 2.3 ROM I could use that's better than the stock one and works better for a tablet, and also has less mobile phone processes running, e.g. I had to install a free app to put the darn thing into "Airplane Mode" (which turned off a lot of the mobile phone processes) and still use Wi-Fi, which increased the battery life by 300% !!
So, my Android 7" tablet specs are:
- full details at: www[dot]techtoys2go[dot]com/quicksilver
- Operating System: Android 2.3.3, Kernel version 2.6.35.7
- Processor: Telechips TCC8803 1.2GHz
- Screen: 7", 800*480 multi-touch
- Touchscreen: capacitive (I did NOT buy the cheaper resistive version)
- Memory: 512MB DDR3
- Storage: 4GB built in
- Card Reader: microSD up to 32GB
- Audio: speaker, phones, mic
- Other Ports: miniHDMI, miniUSB
- Webcam: VGA front facing
- 3G Network: 3G ready, external dongle
- Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g
- G Sensor: yes
- Battery: 3.7v 3600mAh lithium
Which custom Android 2.3 ROM do you think will work on this and is good? Help me out guys, I need an answer quick so I can root/burn this sucker in the next few days before my trip on Monday. First 50 cool responses get a Google+ invite Hope that's tempting enough. LOL
Cheers
Steve
You should take a look over on Android Tablet Forum, they have sections for a lot of Chinese Tablets:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/
Thanks Killall. I took a look, but didn't see anything useful there. Cheers
Well, it seems there is a nice looking ROM specifically for these cheap Chinese tablets. I'm not sure if it will work on my 7" Android tablet, but I guess the only way to find out is to try it. If anyone has any suggestions before I try it, let me know:
www[dot]androidostablets[dot]com/2011/07/how-to-install-honeycomb-uberoid-chinese-tablet/#comment-644[/url]
Cheers
Hi all,
I've got a little challenge - I have to find the cheapest android tablet (minimum 7") with integrated 3g
modem. can anyone help with that?
Thanks!
view pad e70 its 170 dollers
hi
have u hered of the Ubislate7 it cost around 50USD thats all see below link this is an India made 7inch tab not sure if this is availble for the international market
any way chek below link it is real value for money
link 1 : http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...sg=AFQjCNEcnlu5A0CmTOX8a8S6Ndvl1ljVfA&cad=rja
link 2 : http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rc...sg=AFQjCNHJGMf3-oQVzcKY3YHTdIav_PSj7w&cad=rja
specs are
The product features are:
7" Android 2.3 Tablet at an Unbeatable Price
Faster Cortex A8, 700 Mhz Processor
High Quality Web Anytime & Anywhere
WiFi & GPRS (SIM & Phone functionality)
Multimedia Powerhouse
Full sized-USB port & Micro-SD slot and much more.
Well, there is this one: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/7-0-re...t-pc-w-camera-tf-via-wm8650-800mhz-2gb-106407
But that is gonna be quite laggy...
May i install Android OS to Torque i88 Rave? this is the specs of the phone:
Torque i88 Rave Specifications
Networks: Dual GSM
850 | 900 | 1800 | 1900
Form Factor: Multi-SIM | Bar | Touchscreen
Main Screen: 3.5" touchscreen, 320x480 resolution,262K Colors
Mobile OS:
CPU:
Apps Platform: Java MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
Memory:
Memory Card: T-Flash/MicroSDHC, up to 16 GB
Dimensions: mm
Weight: g
Camera: 3.2 MegaPixels , Digital Zoom, LED flash
Bluetooth: V 2.0 A2DP + EDR
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
Wireless Data: GPRS | EDGE
Mobile TV: Analog TV
Released: 2011q1
Model: MC610LL
Modem Firmware: 01.59.00
From their website:
Features
Dual SIM, Dual Standby
WiFi
Full Touchscreen (Widget-based)
Mobile TV
Quadband GSM
Extra Large & Super Clear 3.5" 262K color HVGA Display
Dual Cameras: 3MP compatible camera with Video Recorder
JAVA/ WAP 2.0/ GPRS/ SMS/ MMS/ STK
Bluetooth 2.0 With A2DP/ USB
Wireless FM
Multimedia Player
Micro-SD up to 16GB
Motion Sensor
^Bump.
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Very unlikely, you would need some really dev work to port it and i just don't think that will happen for a china phone
zacthespack said:
Very unlikely, you would need some really dev work to port it and i just don't think that will happen for a china phone
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Ditto, I too think there is next to no real chance of getting any fresh Android version on an iPhone knock-off especially one with such low specs.
Also it appears to be a custom OS of sort (probably the same OS that was on a number of android and iPod Touch knock offs) as a result the software probably has absolutely no drivers or similar hardware to a similar android device.
In Short : Little to No chance of being ported, and even if you could get an android OS to boot, it would probably perform incredibly poorly.
thanks for the info. :good:
So here is the thing,
I have two Goophone's I5 ( Yes the one and only and best original copy of the Iphone 5 ) and have it up and running.
Since I wasn't allowed to post a full review of this phone in the market place I will add it here and with some questions.
So the review.
First I kick off with the negatives.
1: GPS - Have issues with it.
2:Light to make a photo in dark is poor.
3: Not all languages are available as advertised! English is in it tho so no worries.
4: Crappy Chinese apps, this Phone need to be rooted but no root kit available on the net so these crappy chinese apps spoil the fun.
5: The earplug that came with it went within one minute into the trash.
The positives:
Looks identicy to the Iphone 5
5x cheaper.
Works fast, no problems.
I like the quality of the display.
installing apk files are easy.
I like it that they have USB 2 on the bottom and not the new Iphone 5 cable.
Love it that it runs on Android 4*
Overall rating: Good. I think it would have much more sales if they would have made two different versions. one for Chinese, and one for Europe and US without the crappy Chinese what we can't read anyway. Is it worth the money? I think yes. Have to figure out the GPS thing or I can send it back and get a new one. I bought it from China and took about 30 days for delivery.
I have ordered it from a user at DHGate. Check for user "efit" as he's a reliable seller there if you need anything chinese.
So far the fast review. If you want a full review then let the admins me post normally and I fix a youtube video.
The question for here....
How on earth can I root this Goophone I5 and remove all the crappy chinese apps?
This is not the original
javewolf said:
So here is the thing,
I have two Goophone's I5 ( Yes the one and only and best original copy of the Iphone 5 ) and have it up and running.
Since I wasn't allowed to post a full review of this phone in the market place I will add it here and with some questions.
So the review.
First I kick off with the negatives.
1: GPS - Have issues with it.
2:Light to make a photo in dark is poor.
3: Not all languages are available as advertised! English is in it tho so no worries.
4: Crappy Chinese apps, this Phone need to be rooted but no root kit available on the net so these crappy chinese apps spoil the fun.
5: The earplug that came with it went within one minute into the trash.
The positives:
Looks identicy to the Iphone 5
5x cheaper.
Works fast, no problems.
I like the quality of the display.
installing apk files are easy.
I like it that they have USB 2 on the bottom and not the new Iphone 5 cable.
Love it that it runs on Android 4*
Overall rating: Good. I think it would have much more sales if they would have made two different versions. one for Chinese, and one for Europe and US without the crappy Chinese what we can't read anyway. Is it worth the money? I think yes. Have to figure out the GPS thing or I can send it back and get a new one. I bought it from China and took about 30 days for delivery.
I have ordered it from a user at DHGate. Check for user "efit" as he's a reliable seller there if you need anything chinese.
So far the fast review. If you want a full review then let the admins me post normally and I fix a youtube video.
The question for here....
How on earth can I root this Goophone I5 and remove all the crappy chinese apps?
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Friend unfortunately you bought a fake goophone I5. There is an add on offical goophone.com website they are saying that the phone is in pre-order and will be released on Januray 15.
Install untutu benchmark in this phone and check if it's real MTK 6577. Some clones are using MKT6575.
If it's MKT 6577 this can be help you to root it.
colonelzap(dot)blogspot(dot)com/2012/10/universal-mt6577-rooting-method.html[/url]
Please make an youtube video review about your phone and send us your youtube channel to watch it.
why?
fabsbc said:
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Friend unfortunately you bought a fake goophone I5. There is an add on offical goophone.com website they are saying that the phone is in pre-order and will be released on Januray 15.
Install untutu benchmark in this phone and check if it's real MTK 6577. Some clones are using MKT6575.
If it's MKT 6577 this can be help you to root it.
colonelzap(dot)blogspot(dot)com/2012/10/universal-mt6577-rooting-method.html[/url]
Please make an youtube video review about your phone and send us your youtube channel to watch it.
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Not sure why you think it's a fake one? It's not a H2000 or Zoophone.
PS: I hate this image verification when trying to reply. BLEH.
dh gate dot com goophone-i5-mtk6575-single-sim-android-4/p-ff8080813a071f7b013a594a682b5965.html
Goophone.com server is down, so also unsure where you get your infromation from.
javewolf said:
Not sure why you think it's a fake one? It's not a H2000 or Zoophone.
PS: I hate this image verification when trying to reply. BLEH.
dh gate dot com goophone-i5-mtk6575-single-sim-android-4/p-ff8080813a071f7b013a594a682b5965.html
Goophone.com server is down, so also unsure where you get your infromation from.
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Sorry but dhgate seel to you a fake phone. Look the specification that this seller on dhgate put about your phone.
Basic Information
Model: Goophone I5
Band: 2G:GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G:WCDMA 850/900/2100MHz
GPRS/HSUPA(7.2Mbps)/HSDPA(5.76Mbps)
Sim Card: Single SIM Card(on the side)
Service Provide: Unlocked
Style: Bar , metal frame , 1:1
Color: Black & White
System
OS: Android 4.0.4
CPU: MTK6575 (1GHz)
GPU: PowerVR SGX531
ROM/RAM: 256MB/512MB
Built-in Memory: 8GB/16GB/32GB (Optional)
Screen
Display Size: 4.0 Inch
Type: Capacitive screen ,HD
Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels
Screen Color: 260K Colors / 240DPI
Support Format
Ringtones Type Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format 3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
FM Radio Yes, needed earphone
Earphone Port 3.5mm
Card Extend Support TF card up to 32GB extended
Data Transfer & Connectivity
Data transfer USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet WAP/WIFI
General
Camera/Picture Resolution
Dual Cameras: Front Camera: 2MP, Back Camera: 8.0MP with flashlight, up to 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution, auto focus
Language: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Deutsch, Espanol, French, Nederlands,Italiano, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Vietnamese, Persian,
Simplified/ Traditional Chinese
Phonebook : 500
Message SMS/MMS
Input Handwrite/Keypad
GPS Built in, support A-GPS and voice navigation
With EPO assistance to speed up postioning
JAVA No
WIFI 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0
Gravity Sensor
Multi- 5 point
Dimensions:125.1×58.1×8.95mm
Net Weight(Including battery): 130g
Other Feature :3G, GPS, WIFI, Ebook, Flash Player, Play Store, Bluetooth, VPN Services, FM-radio, Fruit Ninja, Gmail, calendar,calculator, calibrator,clock,GoogleTalk, weather report, etc
Packages include:
1x Cell Phone
1x Battery (Built-in)
1x Charger
1x USB Cable
1x Earphone
1x Manual
I see that on www(dot)goophone(dot)com
watch this video and see the real goophone I5
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=xkZu6sszvas&list=UUveBnSm8wCdaqjuS4piezDA&index=8[/url]
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javewolf said:
Not sure why you think it's a fake one? It's not a H2000 or Zoophone.
PS: I hate this image verification when trying to reply. BLEH.
dh gate dot com goophone-i5-mtk6575-single-sim-android-4/p-ff8080813a071f7b013a594a682b5965.html
Goophone.com server is down, so also unsure where you get your infromation from.
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The An Tu Tu Benchmark test gave these results:
Phone Model:
Iphone 5
Brand:
MZ
CPU Hardware:
MT6577
CPU Model:
ARMv7 Processor
CPU frequency:
1998.84 Mhz
Screen resolution:
480x854
CPU Vendor:
Imagination Technologies
CPU Render:
PowerVR SGX 531
Memory size(available/total)
25.8 / 127.1 MB
RAM size
134,6 / 475,1
SD card size
10533,4 / 14972.0
Camera:
8,0 mega pixel 3264x2448
Android version:
4.0.4
Kernel:
Linux 2.6.35.7
So, this is a original Goophone I5 for me.
versions
javewolf said:
The An Tu Tu Benchmark test gave these results:
Phone Model:
Iphone 5
Brand:
MZ
CPU Hardware:
MT6577
CPU Model:
ARMv7 Processor
CPU frequency:
1998.84 Mhz
Screen resolution:
480x854
CPU Vendor:
Imagination Technologies
CPU Render:
PowerVR SGX 531
Memory size(available/total)
25.8 / 127.1 MB
RAM size
134,6 / 475,1
SD card size
10533,4 / 14972.0
Camera:
8,0 mega pixel 3264x2448
Android version:
4.0.4
Kernel:
Linux 2.6.35.7
So, this is a original Goophone I5 for me.
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And before you reply with fake again...
There are two versions of the Goophone.
I have the Lite version. Your video shows the dual core one.
javewolf said:
And before you reply with fake again...
There are two versions of the Goophone.
I have the Lite version. Your video shows the dual core one.
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Friend there is 2 goophone versions:
Goophone I5(Quad-core)
Processor MTK MT6589, quad-core 1.5GHz
Screen 4-inch in-cell HD screen, 1280*720 pixe
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB/32GB (optional)
Goophone I5 Lite(Dual-core)
MTK MT6577, dual-core 1.2GHz
4 inch in-cell QHD screen, 960*540 pixel
RAM 1GB
Storage 16GB/32GB (optional)
But I don't wanna fight with you. We are here to help each other.
I want to buy a real goophone for me. Then I started to search it on net.
I saw so many places selling goophone and than I went to the official goophone website and there we are saying that goophone lite is on pre-order.
As you can see on www(dot)goophone(dot)com/index.php?m=sale&id=1 it will be avaiable on 2013/01/15.
So this information that you post about untutu looks like a good phone too.
Please with you can make an youtube video with this phone, box and all acessories for us please.
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fabsbc said:
Friend there is 2 goophone versions:
Goophone I5(Quad-core)
Processor MTK MT6589, quad-core 1.5GHz
Screen 4-inch in-cell HD screen, 1280*720 pixel
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB/32GB (optional)
Goophone I5 Lite(Dual-core)
MTK MT6577, dual-core 1.2GHz
4 inch in-cell QHD screen, 960*540 pixel
RAM 1GB
Storage 16GB/32GB (optional)
But I don't wanna fight with you. We are here to help each other.
I want to buy a real goophone for me. Then I started to search it on net.
I saw so many places selling goophone and than I went to the official goophone website and there we are saying that goophone lite is on pre-order.
As you can see on www(dot)goophone(dot)com/index.php?m=sale&id=1 it will be avaiable on 2013/01/15.
So this information that you post about untutu looks like a good phone too.
Please with you can make an youtube video with this phone, box and all acessories for us please.
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Quad core version is coming soon
yes
fabsbc said:
Friend there is 2 goophone versions:
Goophone I5(Quad-core)
Processor MTK MT6589, quad-core 1.5GHz
Screen 4-inch in-cell HD screen, 1280*720 pixe
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB/32GB (optional)
Goophone I5 Lite(Dual-core)
MTK MT6577, dual-core 1.2GHz
4 inch in-cell QHD screen, 960*540 pixel
RAM 1GB
Storage 16GB/32GB (optional)
But I don't wanna fight with you. We are here to help each other.
I want to buy a real goophone for me. Then I started to search it on net.
I saw so many places selling goophone and than I went to the official goophone website and there we are saying that goophone lite is on pre-order.
As you can see on www(dot)goophone(dot)com/index.php?m=sale&id=1 it will be avaiable on 2013/01/15.
So this information that you post about untutu looks like a good phone too.
Please with you can make an youtube video with this phone, box and all acessories for us please.
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Quad core version is coming soon
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Yeh I will make one today in HD 1080.
And now that I know there are others as well, I am thinking of to order the quad-core version to.
By the way, why I like my phone so much is because of this. My old phone before this was a Nokie 3110. LOLhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon11.gif
video
javewolf said:
Yeh I will make one today in HD 1080.
And now that I know there are others as well, I am thinking of to order the quad-core version to.
By the way, why I like my phone so much is because of this. My old phone before this was a Nokie 3110. LOLhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon11.gif
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youtube dot com /watch?v=lRC5Olp8kp0
javewolf said:
youtube dot com /watch?v=lRC5Olp8kp0
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i have the same phone
mt6577
1gb ram
1gb rom
16gb internal sd
2gb external sd
android 4.1.5
my question is how can we open the phone to replace the 2gb external sd
i managed to root it with unlockroot without problems. then i ported a twrp recovery.
i downloaded a dual system software in the chinese boards but its not sinking into my brains yet.
maybe the dual system is for us to install a normal ics or jb alongside with the memory hungry ios styled rom
create
aries1dcrn said:
i have the same phone
mt6577
1gb ram
1gb rom
16gb internal sd
2gb external sd
android 4.1.5
my question is how can we open the phone to replace the 2gb external sd
i managed to root it with unlockroot without problems. then i ported a twrp recovery.
i downloaded a dual system software in the chinese boards but its not sinking into my brains yet.
maybe the dual system is for us to install a normal ics or jb alongside with the memory hungry ios styled rom
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And now all the chinese apps are gone and looks like a real Iphone 5 right?
Can you make a youtube video of that how you rooted it?
javewolf said:
And now all the chinese apps are gone and looks like a real Iphone 5 right?
Can you make a youtube video of that how you rooted it?
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it doesnt have chinese apps when i bought it even has the official playstore. only chinese app i saw is the pinyin keyboard. its easy to root.just connect the phone powered up. usb debugging enabled and let windows install all drivers. then start unlockroot wait till it finishes then its rooted.
after rooting you can try to use this TWRP recovery that i've ported. install mobileuncle from market then placed the recovery image in the root of sd then flash it.
javewolf said:
youtube dot com /watch?v=lRC5Olp8kp0
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Maybe your phone is it www(dot)wholesaleonepiece(dot)com/i5s-phone-4-inch-ips-screen-mtk6577-dual-core-android-23-os-8gb-builtin-battery_p4964.html. Its a good phone too but I'm waiting for goophone I5 quad core version.
thanks for your video
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aries1dcrn said:
i have the same phone
mt6577
1gb ram
1gb rom
16gb internal sd
2gb external sd
android 4.1.5
my question is how can we open the phone to replace the 2gb external sd
i managed to root it with unlockroot without problems. then i ported a twrp recovery.
i downloaded a dual system software in the chinese boards but its not sinking into my brains yet.
maybe the dual system is for us to install a normal ics or jb alongside with the memory hungry ios styled rom
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This video shows how to replace internal sd card on thunderbird I5 lite. Maybe this could works on your phone.
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=zzN_sNvrBdc
I think that is an error on description phone that you bought, because this phone doesn't have external sd card.
Please send us the link of the seller that you bought your phone.
fabsbc said:
Maybe your phone is it www(dot)wholesaleonepiece(dot)com/i5s-phone-4-inch-ips-screen-mtk6577-dual-core-android-23-os-8gb-builtin-battery_p4964.html. Its a good phone too but I'm waiting for goophone I5 quad core version.
thanks for your video
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This video shows how to replace internal sd card on thunderbird I5 lite. Maybe this could works on your phone.
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=zzN_sNvrBdc
I think that is an error on description phone that you bought, because this phone doesn't have external sd card.
Please send us the link of the seller that you bought your phone.
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ill try if that video helps me. this phone is a gift from a friend. and im sure it has an external sd as it shows on every file explorer that i've tried
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aries1dcrn said:
ill try if that video helps me. this phone is a gift from a friend. and im sure it has an external sd as it shows on every file explorer that i've tried
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Ok friend! Let us know if this worked for you. :good:
found an exact model of my phone
www(dot)youtube(.)com/watch?v=kvERFYNNKcs
who knows?
Who really bought it on adroid-sale ?
youtube(dot)com/watch?v=5hQSMuTNtbA
fabsbc said:
Who really bought it on adroid-sale ?
youtube(dot)com/watch?v=5hQSMuTNtbA
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I did! xD I will be getting Monday and will try to have videos up for the rest of the week.
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anexonel13 said:
I did! xD I will be getting Monday and will try to have videos up for the rest of the week.
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Oh thaks guy. If you can do it with unboxing I would greatly appreciate it. :good:
didn't work
aries1dcrn said:
it doesnt have chinese apps when i bought it even has the official playstore. only chinese app i saw is the pinyin keyboard. its easy to root.just connect the phone powered up. usb debugging enabled and let windows install all drivers. then start unlockroot wait till it finishes then its rooted.
after rooting you can try to use this TWRP recovery that i've ported. install mobileuncle from market then placed the recovery image in the root of sd then flash it.
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Well, that didn't worked. When I enable usb debug my windows can't access the device. Starting unlockroot says no device found.
Please create a video showing how to do it.