hello guys i am new here and this is my first post/thread
actually i want to install android 4.4 on my mobile its a local device know as (q mobile in Pakistan)and my phone in on 4.1.1
the reason i want to install 4.4 is because it uses less ram and(mobile ram is 512mb )
M.HASHIM.TARIQ said:
hello guys i am new here and this is my first post/thread
actually i want to install android 4.4 on my mobile its a local device know as (q mobile in Pakistan)and my phone in on 4.1.1
the reason i want to install 4.4 is because it uses less ram and(mobile ram is 512mb )
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you need to root first if your manufacturer does not provide any update then u can update to 4.4 through recovery...
M.HASHIM.TARIQ said:
hello guys i am new here and this is my first post/thread
actually i want to install android 4.4 on my mobile its a local device know as (q mobile in Pakistan)and my phone in on 4.1.1
the reason i want to install 4.4 is because it uses less ram and(mobile ram is 512mb )
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It first needs to be rooted. The easiest way I found to root it is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
You can then install a custom recovery using Odin or any alternatives, or look for a way to install a .zip from within the phone (I can help with that once you root it and find a ROM.
After some "Googling", I found some ROMs and many guides on YouTube, but none was for the 4.4 KitKat.
saurabhgurav said:
you need to root first if your manufacturer does not provide any update then u can update to 4.4 through recovery...
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Root doesn't magically give you access to updates that have never come out.
OP: There's a good chance there is no version of 4.4 (stock or custom) for your phone, but without knowing WHICH Q Mobile phone you have, no one can tell you what is available for it.
es0tericcha0s said:
There's a good chance there is no version of 4.4 (stock or custom) for your phone, but without knowing WHICH Q Mobile phone you have, no one can tell you what is available for it.
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It shows in the screenshot that it is QMobile A7. I searched a lot but didn't find any KitKat based ROM (stock or custom). The latest I found is 4.1.2, and they are very unknown and I don't recommend trying them.
AAbounegm said:
It shows in the screenshot that it is QMobile A7. I searched a lot but didn't find any KitKat based ROM (stock or custom). The latest I found is 4.1.2, and they are very unknown and I don't recommend trying them.
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LoL Sure does say it right there. Looked right past it. But yea, no Kit Kat love for that thing.
well i have tried rooting but don't know about rooting i install app (root checker basic) and it says ( this device does not have proper root access )
so is there any way to deal with it ?
i have one more mobile and that is a4 but its way slower than a7
a4 spec is
processor = 1 ghz
ram = 256mb
rom = 128mb
os = andriod 2.3
i guess a4 need 4.4 badly
M.HASHIM.TARIQ said:
well i have tried rooting but don't know about rooting i install app (root checker basic) and it says ( this device does not have proper root access )
so is there any way to deal with it ?
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This app doesn't root, it only checks if the phone is rooted.
For help rooting your device, I suggest seeing this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332768
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Hello, so to anyone that is offenced by these beginner questions, feel free to ignore it.
1.Does Frameroot really only works up until Android 4.2? If yes, are the new Android versions really totally foolproof so that an exploit is definitely impossible to make use of?
2.Is Android 4.3 really worth it or should one stay with 4.2? Stock 4.4 is really uncertain
3.Odin does work with 4.3 but flashing it might lead to bricks, breaking your efs partition and what not.
I assume there aren't better alternatives?
EAPOCS said:
Hello, so to anyone that is offenced by these beginner questions, feel free to ignore it.
1.Does Frameroot really only works up until Android 4.2? If yes, are the new Android versions really totally foolproof so that an exploit is definitely impossible to make use of?
2.Is Android 4.3 really worth it or should one stay with 4.2? Stock 4.4 is really uncertain
3.Odin does work with 4.3 but flashing it might lead to bricks, breaking your efs partition and what not.
I assume there aren't better alternatives?
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1. Framaroot does work. But not sure until what version.
2. Theres rly not much difference in 4.2 and 4.3. 4.4 is kinda worth it as google made it such tat it requires less specs so our device will run faster with more ram to spare etc.
3. Not sure abt this. I dun use odin much.
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Thanks
So, how did you root your device and with what programs did you make the backups with?
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hi900 said:
1. methode to root your device: http://techverse.net/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-android-4-3-jellybean/
2. then install a custom recovery like philz-touch (use the odine methode): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39433857&postcount=4
3. now you are able to install custom roms just read the threads in android development i'm using archi droid 1.X right now 4.3 runs really smooth for me
Before you root your device read some threads and google what it means to root your device. This tutorials I gave you and are a bit risky you could brick your device so please be careful!
Some interesting threads for you:
- [LOTK]Android Terms,Slang,Definitions & Laiman Terms Android Guides
- [GUIDE] - The differences between Odex and Deodex Files
- [ROM] [XXUGNA7] [4.3] [Sammy's Stock] [Stable] [Flexible] [Excellent] | [21/02/14] ArchiDroid V1.7.11 | Power In Your Hands
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If you are going to install custom roms you do not need to root your device because custom rom's already come rooted... You only need to root if your are staying on stock rom and need to remove system apps and use the many apps that require root access.
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Welcome to all Developers,
This is M.Kalaivanan from Tamilnadu (India). I am now using Karbonn A4 android version 2.3.6. I need to upgrade this 2.3.6 to 4.0 or newest version. I already trying many method to upgrade android version. But any method no Satisfied. I need specify method for upgrading for my Karboon A4. Please help me.
kalaivanan said:
Welcome to all Developers,
This is M.Kalaivanan from Tamilnadu (India). I am now using Karbonn A4 android version 2.3.6. I need to upgrade this 2.3.6 to 4.0 or newest version. I already trying many method to upgrade android version. But any method no Satisfied. I need specify method for upgrading for my Karboon A4. Please help me.
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If I'm understanding you correctly, you want to flash a 4.4 ROM or take a 4.4 OTA, correct? If so, what kind of phone are you using?
Kalai Vanan
Ben_Z98 said:
If I'm understanding you correctly, you want to flash a 4.4 ROM or take a 4.4 OTA, correct? If so, what kind of phone are you using?
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I am using Karbonn A4. Android version 2.3.6. I need to upgrade 4.0
kalaivanan said:
I am using Karbonn A4. Android version 2.3.6. I need to upgrade 4.0
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Oh OK. I thought that was a ROM. OK, so if you're looking for the OTA, you need to check for software updates on your phone. You should be notified when these come. But from the sounds of it, I'm inferring that there won't be one for your phone, because your current OS it's so outdated. What's the model number? If you gave me your model number, I could try to find you a ROM you could flash.
You'll need to root (if you haven't) if you decide to flash a ROM. You can do it using bin4ry, according to this post.
jason07 said:
I just did it with bin4ry (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460) and it worked fine. Has been an hour and has stayed rooted. Not sure why it didn't work for you...
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You'll also need to flash a custom recovery, such as TWRP or CWM. This might be tricky... I can't find any...
Then you'll need to flash the ROM via recovery mode that you will find and install. I found this one on Google: http://micromaxkitkatrom.blogspot.ca/2013/10/upgradeupdate-karbonn-a4-to-44-kitkat.html
To be completely honest though, it will be difficult. You'll need to find a custom recovery that you can use, or you won't be able to flash the ROM. Also, I'm not even sure whether or not this ROM will work. I've never seen a ROM split into 3 parts.
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY POTENTIAL ERRORS THAT MAY ARISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOTLOOPS, SOFT BRICKS, HARD BRICKS, INCOMPATIBLE SOFTWARE, CRASHES, ETC.
kalaivanan said:
Welcome to all Developers,
This is M.Kalaivanan from Tamilnadu (India). I am now using Karbonn A4 android version 2.3.6. I need to upgrade this 2.3.6 to 4.0 or newest version. I already trying many method to upgrade android version. But any method no Satisfied. I need specify method for upgrading for my Karboon A4. Please help me.
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Go check www.tsar1000.com and replay if there is is a android 4.0 firmware for your phone . Then , we will help you . If there is no firmware , you may need to install a ROM
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kalaivanan said:
Welcome to all Developers,
This is M.Kalaivanan from Tamilnadu (India). I am now using Karbonn A4 android version 2.3.6. I need to upgrade this 2.3.6 to 4.0 or newest version. I already trying many method to upgrade android version. But any method no Satisfied. I need specify method for upgrading for my Karboon A4. Please help me.
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when u up your version your phone will get slower maybe
Link not work
Ben_Z98 said:
If I'm understanding you correctly, you want to flash a 4.4 ROM or take a 4.4 OTA, correct? If so, what kind of phone are you using?
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The tutorial "Upgrade/Update Karbonn A4 to 4.4 KitKat" is very nice. But the download not work. What i do. Please send the download link. If you free please upload full tutorial in video. Thanks...
Hi
Im looking to root an andoird 4.4.4 phone, as the phone is chinese and not mainstream its not possible to unlock the bootloader or find a custom rom to flash superuser onto it. I notice if you have an htc device running 4.4.4 you can use weaksauce 2 to root them and samsung devices can use cf auto root. Is there a similar universal program that will work on other manufacturers phones.
Thanks
al1984 said:
Hi
Im looking to root an andoird 4.4.4 phone, as the phone is chinese and not mainstream its not possible to unlock the bootloader or find a custom rom to flash superuser onto it. I notice if you have an htc device running 4.4.4 you can use weaksauce 2 to root them and samsung devices can use cf auto root. Is there a similar universal program that will work on other manufacturers phones.
Thanks
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There is no such thing as a universal rooting app. Too many different configurations of the system, security, and lots of other factors. Not all HTCs can use Weak Sauce, nor do all Samsung devices have options for CF Auto Root (and they are all different as well as many need to use the particular variant's kernel to root - very NOT universal). Post the details of your phone here such as brand, chipset, and build version and you'll have a better chance of someone chiming in with a way to do so other than searching for generic solutions.
Thanks for getting back to me, the model number is: Turbo_Mini_F1 the Kernel version is 3.4.5 build number is DOOGEE-S1-Android4.4-Bar05-2015.01.31.
The chipset is MT6732 Quad-Core 1.5GHz
Hi,
Is there any way to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Smart 4 Turbo by Vodafone? I use version Vodafone 889N.
Thanks!
orzzilla said:
Hi,
Is there any way to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Smart 4 Turbo by Vodafone? I use version Vodafone 889N.
Thanks!
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theres no root, recovery so definately no custom roms. i dont think theres that much interest in the phone for anyone to take the time to develop for it. i got one given to mess around with and yulong/vodafone have crippled the phone , its got the most basic stock recovery without even sideload option and fastboot is useless, all it says is fastboot mode with no options to do anything, also the bootloader is locked tight and firmware is cpb, it would take someone special to crack this phone.
Just to clarify if your running android 4.4.2 it can be rooted but 4.4.4 doesnt root on this phone or the 890n version.
I have android 4.4.2 and I want to update it to 4.4.4. Is there any way to do that?
Sent from my Vodafone Smart 4 turbo using XDA Free mobile app
Maybe reading here
Code:
http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?/topic/59259-custom-rom-google-edition-444-8865u889n/
http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?/topic/57052-cwm-recovery-smart-4-turbo/#entry577810
I havent tested by myself, am just reading...
yurais
those links are to install the android kitkat 4.4.4 clean rom! without all the vodafone apps!
orzzilla said:
I have android 4.4.2 and I want to update it to 4.4.4. Is there any way to do that?
Sent from my Vodafone Smart 4 turbo using XDA Free mobile app
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I have the Vodafone smart 4 turbo 890n with android 4.4.4 and I have rooted it very easy by using kingoroot it took 5mins no problems but I want to put a custom ROM on it with the hope that it removes the' sim network unlock pin' but don't know what custom ROM to use any idea ppl thanks
dat7476 said:
theres no root, recovery so definately no custom roms. i dont think theres that much interest in the phone for anyone to take the time to develop for it. i got one given to mess around with and yulong/vodafone have crippled the phone , its got the most basic stock recovery without even sideload option and fastboot is useless, all it says is fastboot mode with no options to do anything, also the bootloader is locked tight and firmware is cpb, it would take someone special to crack this phone.
Just to clarify if your running android 4.4.2 it can be rooted but 4.4.4 doesnt root on this phone or the 890n version.
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Hi there,
There IS a way to root this device, and a CWM port as well and it's 100% working.
no rom
I routed my 890n android 4.4.4 but o can't find any ROM for it.
I rooted my vod smart 4 turbo with towelroot.
The_SevenSon said:
Hi there,
There IS a way to root this device, and a CWM port as well and it's 100% working.
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Hi, I have a Vodafone smart 4 turbo. Could ypo please send me a link to the ported CWM.
need 890n stock firmware
First of all hello to everyone now down to the point i messed up an 890n vodafone smart 4 turbo 4.4.4 and i cannot find the stock firmware anywhere can anybody help me with this i also notice that the bootloader is nice and tighty so if i found the stock firmware how could i introduce it into the device please help me thank very much
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Just to confirm Kingoroot app works on 4.4.4 . The SU app also gives option now to delete ALL system apps, so do your homework.
Doing a (' site:qualcomm.com ' ) search for any of their apps is very illuminating.
I installed a root file explorer and have took out Bloatware & stuff I don't use...basically turned it into an ipod without Music functionallity, LOL.
Coolpad apps are getting themselves a bad name for surveillance & malware type actions, so beware.
dat7476 said:
theres no root, recovery so definately no custom roms. i dont think theres that much interest in the phone for anyone to take the time to develop for it. i got one given to mess around with and yulong/vodafone have crippled the phone , its got the most basic stock recovery without even sideload option and fastboot is useless, all it says is fastboot mode with no options to do anything, also the bootloader is locked tight and firmware is cpb, it would take someone special to crack this phone.
Just to clarify if your running android 4.4.2 it can be rooted but 4.4.4 doesnt root on this phone or the 890n version.
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Okay so um, im not exactly what you would call "good" when it comes to rooting android, and ive had the Vodafone 890N that came stock with a KitKat 4.4.4 Rom and Ive had the phone for 11 months and Just recently tried to root it, most ways i tried failed miserably but my friend got the same phone and found this exe file that he said worked for him... but it didnt, but he sent it to me and it worked for me 1st try so now i have a Vodafone 890N running 4.4.4 and its rooted. The name of the app i used is "RootGenius_v2.3.0.exe" and its in asain. So if you do it with that, and it stops and comes up with asain writing, click the blank white button... Another way i got to work was with Kingoroot... which wasnt working 5 months ago so they must've either updated it or i just got lucky
re.root
Noticed Kingo used the wifi quite a bit during the root.
They're basically tagging onto the gmscore playstore app to gain SU now.
Hi guys, can you upload de files to upgrade my Smart 4 Turbo to 4.4.4 Custom Google Rom? I've tried to use the links in the androidpt website but they are all down.
I've found a way to flash zips on to the 890N. Use KingRoot to root it. Get SuperSume from the Play Store (or internet for KingRoot 4.x) and use it. Then, download FlashFire, and use that to flash stuff
The Original Leppa said:
I've found a way to flash zips on to the 890N. Use KingRoot to root it. Get SuperSume from the Play Store (or internet for KingRoot 4.x) and use it. Then, download FlashFire, and use that to flash stuff
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Hi. what kind of things did you flash. Was there a lollipop rom available? Thank you.
Phone is Xperia C5 e5553
Is this possible?
Im really not familiar with custom rom, rooting or jailbreak, however i hear these terms whenever i ask about it.
Finally a friend adviced me to visit xda and register. I would highly appreciate if someone could help.
BTW here are the apps im trying to use, but it installs a messaging app which disables the default messaging app, if youre using kitkat and newer OS.
Extreme call blocker
Shady sms
Thanks in advance!
so a friend told me to ask assistance on how to install a jellybean custom rom on top of my lollipop?
is that possible, i would really appreciate the help
ninjababez said:
so a friend told me to ask assistance on how to install a jellybean custom rom on top of my lollipop?
is that possible, i would really appreciate the help
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is there even jb available for c5 ultra
gsser said:
is there even jb available for c5 ultra
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I dont think there is, but i was told to search xda for custom jellybean rom. Any chance this is possible?
ninjababez said:
I dont think there is, but i was told to search xda for custom jellybean rom. Any chance this is possible?
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No bro this is impossible for 2 reasons :
1- this phone is new and first firmware was 5.0 so any custom rom will be on 5.0 or up ...
2- this phone is based on mediatek chipset ... And i think no developer will make a custom rom for it ... As you see the android development part of this phone is empty ... Only official firmware is available for now
No hope for jelly bean custom rom ... Why you need it ? Lollipop is much better and more beautiful and faster than jellybean (except battery usage )
alirezagalaxys said:
No bro this is impossible for 2 reasons :
1- this phone is new and first firmware was 5.0 so any custom rom will be on 5.0 or up ...
2- this phone is based on mediatek chipset ... And i think no developer will make a custom rom for it ... As you see the android development part of this phone is empty ... Only official firmware is available for now
No hope for jelly bean custom rom ... Why you need it ? Lollipop is much better and more beautiful and faster than jellybean (except battery usage )
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Because pre kitkat the apps im using for messaging works fine.
Now i would have to download a different messaging app for it to work.