[Q] Problems with update to Kitkat - Huawei MediaPad, T-Mobile SpringBoard

Hello all,
I have bought Media pad x1 501-u, unfortunately I updated it to Kitkat from there website, then my mobile turned into chinese and no google firmwork so I cant even sync my gmail contacts using gmail, I cant update my programs using playstore. and what is worse is that there is no arabic!! its my native language and I need help! PS: my mobile is not rooted.
what is the best solution??

501U is natively a chinese device = was never meant to be sold outside China.
Standard procedure with Huawei:
Download the ROM (Either from Huawei or EMUI), unzip and copy the dload folder onto the root directory of an SD Card of at least 2GB formatted in FAT32.
Power off the X1, insert card, power on also holding volume up (if not successful hold volume up&down). You know you did it right when mister droid shows up.
Screen may blank for long periods!!
When it reboots after showing update success, remove the SD card, or it will do it again.
To get google back you will have to download several apps from the Huawei store which is available on tge homescreen. Please refer to the thread "not synching Google contacts".

mru55 said:
501U is natively a chinese device = was never meant to be sold outside China.
Standard procedure with Huawei:
Download the ROM (Either from Huawei or EMUI), unzip and copy the dload folder onto the root directory of an SD Card of at least 2GB formatted in FAT32.
Power off the X1, insert card, power on also holding volume up (if not successful hold volume up&down). You know you did it right when mister droid shows up.
Screen may blank for long periods!!
When it reboots after showing update success, remove the SD card, or it will do it again.
To get google back you will have to download several apps from the Huawei store which is available on tge homescreen. Please refer to the thread "not synching Google contacts".
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Which ROM?? I have already download kitkat rom from their website and this what caused the problem. when i bought this device it was jelly bean and has google framework and no chinese .. and the arabic language was working.
after the kitkat update, I encountered all those problems.

[7D-501u]KitKat 4.4.2 / EMUI 3.0 / 400 DPI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hua...-kitkat-4-4-2-emui-3-0-400-dpi-t2925015/page2
Work

eennap said:
[7D-501u]KitKat 4.4.2 / EMUI 3.0 / 400 DPI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hua...-kitkat-4-4-2-emui-3-0-400-dpi-t2925015/page2
Work
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I downloaded this file to my SD card. its only one file named "update" and my tablet is not recognizing it. I mean when i restart or make local update my tablet doesnt show anything. something wrong? did I miss any step?

Elnoumeno said:
I downloaded this file to my SD card. its only one file named "update" and my tablet is not recognizing it. I mean when i restart or make local update my tablet doesnt show anything. something wrong? did I miss any step?
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Hi,
Apart from the update.app file, you also have to download the attached file (only 9xx bytes) in the below post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56436713&postcount=6
extract it to your root microsd card, then put the "update.app" file in the dload folder; reboot your x1 or make local update (have to manually choose the file from external sd card). After successfully upgrading, don't forget to remove your microsd card and plug to your PC to delete the update files.
Once you successfully upgrade it to this kitkat, you will not have any goggle app/framework. You have to go to Huawei App Center. search for and download Google Play and Google Play service. Then, in the same Huawei App Center, search by typing "google", you will see a large google banner on the top of the search result, tap it and you'll see a lot of google stuff. At least you have to download google sync (look at calendar icon) and another google sync (look at contact icon). Once downloaded, you will be able to sync your google contact and calendar back. You can then download other google apps from Google Playstore.

bthoven said:
Hi,
Apart from the update.app file, you also have to download the attached file (only 9xx bytes) in the below post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56436713&postcount=6
extract it to your root microsd card, then put the "update.app" file in the dload folder; reboot your x1 or make local update (have to manually choose the file from external sd card). After successfully upgrading, don't forget to remove your microsd card and plug to your PC to delete the update files.
Once you successfully upgrade it to this kitkat, you will not have any goggle app/framework. You have to go to Huawei App Center. search for and download Google Play and Google Play service. Then, in the same Huawei App Center, search by typing "google", you will see a large google banner on the top of the search result, tap it and you'll see a lot of google stuff. At least you have to download google sync (look at calendar icon) and another google sync (look at contact icon). Once downloaded, you will be able to sync your google contact and calendar back. You can then download other google apps from Google Playstore.
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Its working but its chinese, how can i choose another language. I am lost

when you first reboot after upgrade, the first screen with Chinese, you can actually scroll the middle part of the screen, it should have English option.

Related

Basic Setup with Stock and Market for GTAB

I did this basic setup for my woot acquired GTAB. The primary reason was to keep the stock ROM but get the fully functional Android Market. I wanted to give these instructions out to real newbies who may want to do the bare minimum to keep their TAB up and running with all apps and without doing a flash with custom ROM. I wanted to include a more step by step for people who are less tech savvy so please bear with the details if you are a tech guy.
1. Get the Over The Air update to update to 3588. The OTA push happens automatically if you have connectivity (wifi is setup). You can also check it via the updates app that should have come with the stock ROM.
2. Download the enhancement pack - TnT Enhancement Pack v3.1.4b file from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=74HGJNEL to your desktop or laptop. The file name should be TnT_Enhancement_3389_v3_1_4b.rar
3. Try opening the file using winzip or any zip program. If it doesn't install winrar version available at http://www.win-rar.com/download.html.
4. Extract contents to a local folder on your computer using the zip/ winrar program. It has files update.zip, a recover folder that contains a command file
5. Connect your TAB to the computer with the min-usb cable and activate the usb transfer (I think it comes up with that option)
6. GTAB should show up as another drive in your system. With windows explorer browse this drive to locate the "sdcard" folder.
7. Copy the update.zip and recover (containing command file) folder from the location you extracted on your computer (step 4) into the sdcard folder identified on step 6.
8. Power off
9. Power on by pressing and holding the volume + button and the power button simultaneously.
10. The TAB should show a open box screen in a few seconds and after some time should turn back on to the main screen with new apps installed. You should see the market apps icon as well
11. Do the market fix remedy to see all applications in the market by steps below. I added an alternate market fix (if you don't see all apps)
a) Run market
b) Open settings->applications->system applications
c) Force close Google Services Framework, then Force Close Market
d Go back to Google Services Framework, then clear data
e) Run market and confirm you get an error
f) Reboot
g) Wait 2 minutes and try Market to get all applications
h) If this doesn't work, look at the directions again and make sure you follow them exactly
Alternate market fix Steps - I haven't tested this but looks like a few extra steps (You need Titanium Backup installed and have opened Market and surfed around a bit. Thanks to blackjaguar who pointed to this)
1. Settings->Applications->System applications->Market then Clear Cache (if any) then Force Stop
2. Go back one and then Google Services Framework then clear data then Force Stop
3. Go to home and open Titanium Backup
4. Select Backup/Restore tab
5. Select Google Services Framework
6. Select Wipe Data
7. Go to home and open market (it will error and close)
8. Reboot your tablet
9. Open Market and you will have full market
The above steps are detailed in another thread
The below steps are the bare action items from this detailed link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885940 _ However I found it misses some things for the newbie. So this thread.
CAVEAT - I am still new to all this and this is my first HOWTO. Use at your own risk .
Thanks to all the hard working Devs at XDA especially Roebeet and rothnic. A lot of work has gone in creating these files.
Almost
I just got my gtab from woot and basically wanted the same thing you did: the stock gtab plus the market. I followed your directions after spending the last week reading the massive amounts of posts on this forum. The only thing I did differently was installing CWM between steps 1 and 2, and repartitioning to the recommended 2048/0. It seemed like most people end up having to do that at some point. Your market fix however, didn't work at all for me. There's another fix posted by tsm26 that worked great for me. Its slightly different:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12563333&postcount=4400
The only app I still can't find in the market is Firefox, but luckily its available from ftp.mozilla.org.
EDIT: Just got the acore process problem, and had no contacts or /data/data folder at all. Used this fix and the problem is gone. Looks like it works for TnT Enhanced as well:
hipBob said:
from other parts of the forum i went with the fix of using titanium backup to wipe data related to contacts (believe there were three separate items, contacts, contact synch, and something else). btw, I am running VEGAn 5.1.1.
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blackjaguar said:
I just got my gtab from woot and basically wanted the same thing you did: the stock gtab plus the market. I followed your directions after spending the last week reading the massive amounts of posts on this forum. The only thing I did differently was installing CWM between steps 1 and 2, and repartitioning to the recommended 2048/0. It seemed like most people end up having to do that at some point. Your market fix however, didn't work at all for me. There's another fix posted by tsm26 that worked great for me. Its slightly different:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12563333&postcount=4400
The only app I still can't find in the market is Firefox, but luckily its available from ftp.mozilla.org.
EDIT: Just got the acore process problem, and had no contacts or /data/data folder at all. Used this fix and the problem is gone. Looks like it works for TnT Enhanced as well:
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I am going to update this with alternate market fix for anyone who is interested. Thanks.
Step 6 confused?
Just received my gtab and following your steps to install this upgrade, however after connecting gtab to laptop I see 4 folders at the root of "E:" when browsing through windows. I assume that "E:" is the sdcard directory and these folders are located in it. The folders I can see in this directory under the windows "E:" drive are - .android_secure, Android, DCIM & LOST.DIR. However if I browse to the "sdcard" folder using the file explorer on my gtab I don't see the .android_secure folder, but do see a folder called "update.zip", that I don't see when browsing the "E:" drive in windows. Now I am really confused? Do I delete or rename the "update.zip" directory currently residing in the "sdcard" directory on the gtab and then copy over the recover and update.zip folders that I just downloaded?
My tap ui version is 1.1-3389.
Are there any suggestions?
I think you need to disable the USB sharing and you will see the files.
This worked like a charm. I decided not to root and mod, at least for now, so getting the market is great. I didn't show the sdcard directory, but I had update and an empty recovery directory, so I just replaced them (after copying the old update.zip). It wiped out the photos and videos apps on my main screen, but I found some interesting replacements. And the market fix worked great too.
But I still can't find Words With Friends... Just checked the market from my laptop and it thinks it's not compatible with my device. Oh well.
I followed the instructions to the T and the market wont work... someone please help!!!!!
The first set of instructions did not work for me, but the alternate set did work. I now appear to have a full market. Awesome!
Just for the record, I am running the stock ROM updated to the latest VS release.
EDIT: Whoops, spoke too soon. No apps will download from the Market. When I try to download a free app, I get a "Starting download..." message but that's it. I'm also doing this at work... I think port 5228 might be blocked. Is this the reason? I will attempt from home tonight...
Help!
gunajay said:
10. The TAB should show a open box screen in a few seconds and after some time should turn back on to the main screen with new apps installed. You should see the market apps icon as well
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I've gotten to this point, but how long is some time, it has never turned back on to the main screen and now really won't boot at all, just goes to a blank screen and sit there.
Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated! Hope I haven't done something terribly wrong!
Spoke too soon?
Maybe I spoke too soon. Doing the market fix got me a lot more on the market, but there's still a lot of apps that I can't get. So many devs put their apps in market and nowhere else. Don't they realize that this is not itunes? (BTW, I've hit web sites that send me to itunes to download their apps...) How many other devices has google not approved for the market and are stuck like this? Even Firefox is undownloadable on my Android. Is that really the market fix or should I be able to access more?
So frustrating, but finally something seems to work
OK, new theory. Apparently I had to do the market fix twice. I also followed the video on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9817939&postcount=17
That's not the gtab, so it looks a little different in the menus, but the steps still worked. I guess it threw in an extra step of clearing cache on market and force stopping it before stopping google services framework. Well, Firefox doesn't show up in market, but so far everything else does. Now I have to try to remember everything I've been trying to download.
I had to do the Market fix twice, but that was no sweat.
Perfect, gunajay; thank you very much for your concise directions.
gunajay said:
I did this basic setup for my woot acquired GTAB. The primary reason was to keep the stock ROM but get the fully functional Android Market. I wanted to give these instructions out to real newbies who may want to do the bare minimum to keep their TAB up and running with all apps and without doing a flash with custom ROM. I wanted to include a more step by step for people who are less tech savvy so please bear with the details if you are a tech guy.
1. Get the Over The Air update to update to 3588. The OTA push happens automatically if you have connectivity (wifi is setup). You can also check it via the updates app that should have come with the stock ROM.
2. Download the enhancement pack - TnT Enhancement Pack v3.1.4b file from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=74HGJNEL to your desktop or laptop. The file name should be TnT_Enhancement_3389_v3_1_4b.rar
3. Try opening the file using winzip or any zip program. If it doesn't install winrar version available at http://www.win-rar.com/download.html.
4. Extract contents to a local folder on your computer using the zip/ winrar program. It has files update.zip, a recover folder that contains a command file
5. Connect your TAB to the computer with the min-usb cable and activate the usb transfer (I think it comes up with that option)
6. GTAB should show up as another drive in your system. With windows explorer browse this drive to locate the "sdcard" folder.
7. Copy the update.zip and recover (containing command file) folder from the location you extracted on your computer (step 4) into the sdcard folder identified on step 6.
8. Power off
9. Power on by pressing and holding the volume + button and the power button simultaneously.
10. The TAB should show a open box screen in a few seconds and after some time should turn back on to the main screen with new apps installed. You should see the market apps icon as well
11. Do the market fix remedy to see all applications in the market by steps below. I added an alternate market fix (if you don't see all apps)
a) Run market
b) Open settings->applications->system applications
c) Force close Google Services Framework, then Force Close Market
d Go back to Google Services Framework, then clear data
e) Run market and confirm you get an error
f) Reboot
g) Wait 2 minutes and try Market to get all applications
h) If this doesn't work, look at the directions again and make sure you follow them exactly
Alternate market fix Steps - I haven't tested this but looks like a few extra steps (You need Titanium Backup installed and have opened Market and surfed around a bit. Thanks to blackjaguar who pointed to this)
1. Settings->Applications->System applications->Market then Clear Cache (if any) then Force Stop
2. Go back one and then Google Services Framework then clear data then Force Stop
3. Go to home and open Titanium Backup
4. Select Backup/Restore tab
5. Select Google Services Framework
6. Select Wipe Data
7. Go to home and open market (it will error and close)
8. Reboot your tablet
9. Open Market and you will have full market
The above steps are detailed in another thread
The below steps are the bare action items from this detailed link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885940 _ However I found it misses some things for the newbie. So this thread.
CAVEAT - I am still new to all this and this is my first HOWTO. Use at your own risk .
Thanks to all the hard working Devs at XDA especially Roebeet and rothnic. A lot of work has gone in creating these files.
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Everything is working great using this Enhancement Pack and Market Fix. My question is whether my gTab is still considered stock with these changes? The forum messages about the new firmware update all caution against applying it if you are running an alternate firmware from 3588. I don't know if I am under the Enhancement Pack and Market Fix scenario or not.
no sdcard - help please
Hello all, found this post and as a complete newbie I was excited to see what the GTAB could be transformed into. Not quite ready for custom ROMS so I figured I'd start with Clockworkmod and trying to install the standard android market.
Problem is when I hook up my gtab I don't see an "sdcard" folder... Anybody have any ideas why that would be? How do I work around it?
I have the following folders:
.android_secure
Android
clockworkmod
DCIM
download
kindle
LOST.DIR
Master
Music
Photos
recovery
Videos
update.rar
Thanks in advance for your help!
Will this work with 4349?
Does anyone know if gunajay's instructions will work with with Stock 4349 and Market?
andasolo33 said:
Hello all, found this post and as a complete newbie I was excited to see what the GTAB could be transformed into. Not quite ready for custom ROMS so I figured I'd start with Clockworkmod and trying to install the standard android market.
Problem is when I hook up my gtab I don't see an "sdcard" folder... Anybody have any ideas why that would be? How do I work around it?
I have the following folders:
.android_secure
Android
clockworkmod
DCIM
download
kindle
LOST.DIR
Master
Music
Photos
recovery
Videos
update.rar
Thanks in advance for your help!
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SDCARD is the folder that is mounted on your computer when you connect via USB. The list above are the contents of your SDCARD.
Doh. ;-) That worked. Thank you very much for the explanation K J Rad!

[Q] Can someone post Mediapad X1 international ROM?

I bought a Mediapad X1 from China via AliExpress.
I cannot make anything from a limited Chinese ROM.
Anybody who has international ROM or can extract it from the international version, please help!
satawat.thongsawat said:
I bought a Mediapad X1 from China via AliExpress.
I cannot make anything from a limited Chinese ROM.
Anybody who has international ROM or can extract it from the international version, please help!
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The international version hasn't been released yet... I bought mine (4G version) through Lenteen from Hong-Kong, and everythings works fine ! I installed google apps, rooted my phone
I know that Huawei was supposed to release it at the end of may in France but any news nowhere on the web... none even from Huawei themself !
So we just have to wait and see...
gregou said:
The international version hasn't been released yet... I bought mine (4G version) through Lenteen from Hong-Kong, and everythings works fine ! I installed google apps, rooted my phone
I know that Huawei was supposed to release it at the end of may in France but any news nowhere on the web... none even from Huawei themself !
So we just have to wait and see...
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Does it sync your Google contacts correctly? If so, what did you need to do to get that working?
gregou said:
The international version hasn't been released yet... I bought mine (4G version) through Lenteen from Hong-Kong, and everythings works fine ! I installed google apps, rooted my phone
I know that Huawei was supposed to release it at the end of may in France but any news nowhere on the web... none even from Huawei themself !
So we just have to wait and see...
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Thank you for the reply, some questions:
1. So, yours is also a Chinese version?
2. Please post the link for rooting.
3. After rooting, install the GApp, version for 4.2.2? And then we can go for anything, like Nova launcher?
satawat.thongsawat said:
Thank you for the reply, some questions:
1. So, yours is also a Chinese version?
2. Please post the link for rooting.
3. After rooting, install the GApp, version for 4.2.2? And then we can go for anything, like Nova launcher?
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So yes it's also a chinese version, but it's the 4G chinese version.
TUTO FOR ROOTING :
Here is the procedure for your rooter Huawei Mediapad X1/Honor X1:
Here's what you need:
MediaPad Huawei X1
A micro USB to USB cable
PC
Root Genius software at the following address : http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Now to root your device : (This method works with B002 Chinese version, not tested on others number firmwares)
1 - Enable developer mode on Huawei MediaPad X1 in Settings> About phone
Press several times on the box " build number " until a message announcing the activation of developer mode
Connect your Huawei MediaPad X1.
2 - In the notification bar choose the Hi Suite mode and let the PC detected the device
3 - Start the Root Genius you previously downloaded, it will automatically detect your device, it only remains for you to click on the ROOT button and wait
4 - If all went well , you should have a message of congratulations . In addition, a new application called King User will be installed on your device.
Now you can use apps that require root such as Titanium Backup , Root Explorer, etc. . You 'll also be able to uninstall applications or games you do not want and which are pre-installed on the device.
If you have any questions do not hesitate!
P.S : If anything goes wrong that's your entire responsability !
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TUTO TO GET ALL GAPPS (INCLUDED CONTACTS SYNC)
As you know , the Chinese version of the Huawei Mediapad do not get Google applications .
*
Here is the procedure to have them all , including the synchronization of contacts !
*
*What you need:
Huawei Mediapad Honor X1 (chinese version) Your phone must be already rooted ! ( follow the tutorial i posted earlier)
A file explorer that supports the administration ROOT rights (root explorer, es file explorer , etc. . ) Available on Google Play Store
There is nothing very complicated , just follow the tutorial :
Open your file explorer supporting the rights adminstration ROOT
Go to the following folder
/ cust / channel / charm_china_u / xml /
You will find the file UNSTALL_APK.XML
Rename it to : UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD
This is done !
Restarting the Huawei Honor Mediapad/Honor X1 , applications will be automatically downloaded and installed on the phone and you will have access to all Google services including synchronization of contacts !
*
WARNING: by doing this manipulation, future updates will no longer be compatible with the device and you will have to rename the file UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD to UNSTALL_APK.XML to update the device. Otherwise, you can make a copy of the original file that you can keep safe somewhere on your phone or computeur.
If anything goes wrong that's your entire responsability !
http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/mobile-phones/support/downloads/honour-x1-cn.htm
vyming said:
http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/mobile-phones/support/downloads/honour-x1-cn.htm
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This is a Chinese ROM?
gregou said:
So yes it's also a chinese version, but it's the 4G chinese version.
TUTO FOR ROOTING :
Here is the procedure for your rooter Huawei Mediapad X1/Honor X1:
Here's what you need:
MediaPad Huawei X1
A micro USB to USB cable
PC
Root Genius software at the following address : http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Now to root your device : (This method works with B002 Chinese version, not tested on others number firmwares)
1 - Enable developer mode on Huawei MediaPad X1 in Settings> About phone
Press several times on the box " build number " until a message announcing the activation of developer mode
Connect your Huawei MediaPad X1.
2 - In the notification bar choose the Hi Suite mode and let the PC detected the device
3 - Start the Root Genius you previously downloaded, it will automatically detect your device, it only remains for you to click on the ROOT button and wait
4 - If all went well , you should have a message of congratulations . In addition, a new application called King User will be installed on your device.
Now you can use apps that require root such as Titanium Backup , Root Explorer, etc. . You 'll also be able to uninstall applications or games you do not want and which are pre-installed on the device.
If you have any questions do not hesitate!
P.S : If anything goes wrong that's your entire responsability !
---------- Post added at 05:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:15 AM ----------
TUTO TO GET ALL GAPPS (INCLUDED CONTACTS SYNC)
As you know , the Chinese version of the Huawei Mediapad do not get Google applications .
*
Here is the procedure to have them all , including the synchronization of contacts !
*
*What you need:
Huawei Mediapad Honor X1 (chinese version) Your phone must be already rooted ! ( follow the tutorial i posted earlier)
A file explorer that supports the administration ROOT rights (root explorer, es file explorer , etc. . ) Available on Google Play Store
There is nothing very complicated , just follow the tutorial :
Open your file explorer supporting the rights adminstration ROOT
Go to the following folder
/ cust / channel / charm_china_u / xml /
You will find the file UNSTALL_APK.XML
Rename it to : UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD
This is done !
Restarting the Huawei Honor Mediapad/Honor X1 , applications will be automatically downloaded and installed on the phone and you will have access to all Google services including synchronization of contacts !
*
WARNING: by doing this manipulation, future updates will no longer be compatible with the device and you will have to rename the file UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD to UNSTALL_APK.XML to update the device. Otherwise, you can make a copy of the original file that you can keep safe somewhere on your phone or computeur.
If anything goes wrong that's your entire responsability !
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@gregou
I cannot get into download mode to install Gapps via odin.
Also cannot find recovery mode???
How to install Gapps,then??
satawat.thongsawat said:
@gregou
I cannot get into download mode to install Gapps via odin.
Also cannot find recovery mode???
How to install Gapps,then??
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When the phone reboot, after you renamed the file, gapps are automatically installed by the phone.. You don't have to use recovery mode at all !!
And for now, i'm not sure that CWM is available for this model... I think i saw it on a chinese forum but when i translate it's too messy and i have to be registered on this forum to download it so... we have to wait that someone make a post here in english with th e CWM in download...
gregou said:
When the phone reboot, after you renamed the file, gapps are automatically installed by the phone.. You don't have to use recovery mode at all !!
And for now, i'm not sure that CWM is available for this model... I think i saw it on a chinese forum but when i translate it's too messy and i have to be registered on this forum to download it so... we have to wait that someone make a post here in english with th e CWM in download...
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Okay, I see the point, we just install portions of Google apps we need, starting with play store, the any thing you need.
I do hope we'll have CWM, or at least hardware ways to boot into download and recovery mode.
The KitKat may be far from reality?
satawat.thongsawat said:
Okay, I see the point, we just install portions of Google apps we need, starting with play store, the any thing you need.
I do hope we'll have CWM, or at least hardware ways to boot into download and recovery mode.
The KitKat may be far from reality?
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We'll get Kikat firmware on this phone for sure, we just have to wait from Huawei to rolling out this version.
It's not portions of google apps as when you do this procedure i explained, ALL the gapps are installed automatically on the phone.
Basically, Huawei made a script in the phone for not allowing these apps to be installed, but when you rename this file, the script is no longer available, then all the gapps are installing after the next reboot !
Mediapad X1 7D-503L
The only deference is the directory:
/ cust / channel / charm_china_l / xml / ( charm_china_l not charm_china_u)
and i use the command as su
mount -o rw,remount -t rootfs /cust
because when It try to rename the UNSTALL_APK.XML I take the error "Read-only file system"
thanks
X1 undetectable by the PC
I have GApps Syncing quite fine without rooting, except the contacts sync which is missing from the sync list. I see your steps are very straight forward, but unfortunately my X1 is not recognized by the PC, although I've installed HiSuite from Huawei website. I've also tried to install Huawei device driver for X1 from this site, but still unrecognized. Accordingly GeniusRoot is unable to detect and root my X1.
I'm Win 8.1 (both 32 and 64 bits), and I've tried to do all these procedures with Compatibility model for Win7, run as administrator, yet the X1 is till not detected by the PC.
Also USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
Any idea what's the reason for this?
More info about my version:
Baseband: 21.529.00.00.000
Kernel: 3.0.8-01317-gcd83a45 [email protected] #1
Build Number: 7D-501uV100R001C233B013
gregou said:
So yes it's also a chinese version, but it's the 4G chinese version.
TUTO FOR ROOTING :
Here is the procedure for your rooter Huawei Mediapad X1/Honor X1:
Here's what you need:
MediaPad Huawei X1
A micro USB to USB cable
PC
Root Genius software at the following address :
Now to root your device : (This method works with B002 Chinese version, not tested on others number firmwares)
1 - Enable developer mode on Huawei MediaPad X1 in Settings> About phone
Press several times on the box " build number " until a message announcing the activation of developer mode
Connect your Huawei MediaPad X1.
2 - In the notification bar choose the Hi Suite mode and let the PC detected the device
3 - Start the Root Genius you previously downloaded, it will automatically detect your device, it only remains for you to click on the ROOT button and wait
4 - If all went well , you should have a message of congratulations . In addition, a new application called King User will be installed on your device.
Now you can use apps that require root such as Titanium Backup , Root Explorer, etc. . You 'll also be able to uninstall applications or games you do not want and which are pre-installed on the device.
If you have any questions do not hesitate!
P.S : If anything goes wrong that's your entire responsability !
---------- Post added at 05:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:15 AM ----------
TUTO TO GET ALL GAPPS (INCLUDED CONTACTS SYNC)
As you know , the Chinese version of the Huawei Mediapad do not get Google applications .
*
Here is the procedure to have them all , including the synchronization of contacts !
*
*What you need:
Huawei Mediapad Honor X1 (chinese version) Your phone must be already rooted ! ( follow the tutorial i posted earlier)
A file explorer that supports the administration ROOT rights (root explorer, es file explorer , etc. . ) Available on Google Play Store
There is nothing very complicated , just follow the tutorial :
Open your file explorer supporting the rights adminstration ROOT
Go to the following folder
/ cust / channel / charm_china_u / xml /
You will find the file UNSTALL_APK.XML
Rename it to : UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD
This is done !
Restarting the Huawei Honor Mediapad/Honor X1 , applications will be automatically downloaded and installed on the phone and you will have access to all Google services including synchronization of contacts !
*
WARNING: by doing this manipulation, future updates will no longer be compatible with the device and you will have to rename the file UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD to UNSTALL_APK.XML to update the device. Otherwise, you can make a copy of the original file that you can keep safe somewhere on your phone or computeur.
If anything goes wrong that's your entire responsability !
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Thanks for the awesome tutorial bro
I've managed to root the phone, installed es files explorer. Double checked with root checker and confirmed root
But I'm stuck with renaming the file...
And the folder have a slightly different name but that is the only folder I've got..
/cust/channel/charm_china_l/xml/ (yours is china_u)
So, everytime I rename the file it keeps on giving error task failed. I've checked in properties and it says readable:yes writable:yes
I can't delete the file as well the error says unstall_apk.xml cannot be deleted
can u help please
thanks in advance :good:
sordanny said:
Thanks for the awesome tutorial bro
I've managed to root the phone, installed es files explorer. Double checked with root checker and confirmed root
But I'm stuck with renaming the file...
And the folder have a slightly different name but that is the only folder I've got..
/cust/channel/charm_china_l/xml/ (yours is china_u)
So, everytime I rename the file it keeps on giving error task failed. I've checked in properties and it says readable:yes writable:yes
I can't delete the file as well the error says unstall_apk.xml cannot be deleted
can u help please
thanks in advance :good:
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OK I managed to figure out the solution
Used Root File Manager to rename and voila!! Renamed the file, restart device and got all the Google stuff setup on the phone
Now there is this second problem which is a big pain in the arse
I can't add a second Google account on the phone to get all my contacts..........
Under settings -> accounts -> add account -- there is no option to select "Google" !!!!
Have anyone also face this problem and is there any solution??
Thanks in advance for the help
Guys, you do not need root or tricks to install Google stuff.
Open the Huawei app market. Search for Google. Click on the big Google banner at the top of the page. You get a dedicated page of Google stuff. There you have download links for play store, all the Google apps, and if you can figure out a little Chinese, calendar sync and contact sync software too.
ralphrmartin said:
Guys, you do not need root or tricks to install Google stuff.
Open the Huawei app market. Search for Google. You get a dedicated page of Google stuff. There you have download links for play store, all the Google apps, and if you can figure out a little Chinese, calendar sync and contact sync software too.
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I can confirm this is true. I did a search for "gms" rather than Google - tap on the big link you get at the top of the results page, which takes you to a page of all the Google apps and services, and install everything! (You can always uninstall what you don't need later). No root required, and everything is syncing properly - calendar, contacts, tasks etc. Super easy.
ralphrmartin said:
Guys, you do not need root or tricks to install Google stuff.
Open the Huawei app market. Search for Google. Click on the big Google banner at the top of the page. You get a dedicated page of Google stuff. There you have download links for play store, all the Google apps, and if you can figure out a little Chinese, calendar sync and contact sync software too.
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This worked for me too. I installed all google apps and everthing syncs except I still cant sync contacts or have more than one google account.
So frustrated
DannyBoy said:
This worked for me too. I installed all google apps and everthing syncs except I still cant sync contacts or have more than one google account.
So frustrated
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Have you got Google Contacts Sync in your list of downloaded apps?
DannyBoy said:
This worked for me too. I installed all google apps and everthing syncs except I still cant sync contacts or have more than one google account.
So frustrated
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Danny here's how to fix it, and u don't need root
if u have rooted and edited the unstall_apk.xml, best is download and flash the stock ROM first:
http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/support/downloads/detail/index.htm?id=20241 (click 立即下载 on the right)
u can also ignore it but all preinstalled google apps will become system apps, and if u've deleted some huawei bloatware u might not be able to OTA update latest B006 firmware
All the Google stuff can work perfectly even can add multiple Google accounts. Best thing is, u don't need root. Here's how:
1) Go to app centre - all - brand and look for the one with 谷歌 (sorry I've updated app centre and it might be different if u haven't update)
2) Download 联系人同步服务, 日历同步服务, Google Playstore, Gmail and Google plus. The rest can be downloaded from playstore
3) After install, open either playstore or gmail and sign in
At this stage, Google is already setup properly with contacts sync just it cannot add multiple Google accounts. Workaround:
4) Open Google plus. Settings - add account
And voila. The phone is perfect now
There's also an OTA update for the LTE version which updates your phone firmware to 7D-503LV100R001C233B006
Cool new features includes double tap screen on, some control over notification flash light for messages and background battery optimization :good:

Huawei MediaPad Youth 2 (S7-721u)

This tread is referring to a S7-721u version in Malaysia with Gr8 bundled pre-installed.
Unfortunately, I lost my Gr8 activation code and unable to login to the device anymore after a factory reset. After some research, I have managed to flash it with the original firmware. Yes, I lost me Gr8 code, so I don't have the access to the daily subscription anymore, but I got my Huawei Mediapad back without unwanted pre-installed apps.
I am sharing this guideline so that it would be easier for people who faced the same issue like me. For people already got your Huawei Mediapad, keep your Gr8 code safe and remember where you keep it.
Prepare an microSD card with any storage size larger than 1GB.
Format microSD card.
Download Huawei official release firmware (S7-721u, Android4.3, C232B008, General).
Unzip downloaded firmware.
Delete file “au_temp.cfg” in dload folder.
Copy dload folder with UPDATA.APP in it.
Paste dload folder in your microSD card.
Power Off Huawei Mediapad. Insert microSD card.
Press Power + volume up + volume down keys together. The phone automatically enters the upgrade mode, and then begin the upgrade. Release the keys.
Once the progress bar reaches 100%, the phone will automatically restart. DONE!
What is new version C232B008 or C264B001? My tablet is on C264B001.
mugy said:
What is new version C232B008 or C264B001? My tablet is on C264B001.
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No idea. Sorry.
Deleting the au_temp.cfg.
sunnysardine said:
This tread is referring to a S7-721u version in Malaysia with Gr8 bundled pre-installed.
Unfortunately, I lost my Gr8 activation code and unable to login to the device anymore after a factory reset. After some research, I have managed to flash it with the original firmware. Yes, I lost me Gr8 code, so I don't have the access to the daily subscription anymore, but I got my Huawei Mediapad back without unwanted pre-installed apps.
I am sharing this guideline so that it would be easier for people who faced the same issue like me. For people already got your Huawei Mediapad, keep your Gr8 code safe and remember where you keep it.
Prepare an microSD card with any storage size larger than 1GB.
Format microSD card.
Download Huawei official release firmware (S7-721u, Android4.3, C232B008, General).
Unzip downloaded firmware.
Delete file “au_temp.cfg” in dload folder.
Copy dload folder with UPDATA.APP in it.
Paste dload folder in your microSD card.
Power Off Huawei Mediapad. Insert microSD card.
Press Power + volume up + volume down keys together. The phone automatically enters the upgrade mode, and then begin the upgrade. Release the keys.
Once the progress bar reaches 100%, the phone will automatically restart. DONE!
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Click to collapse
How important is it to delete that file. Is that the reason why when i install the update it says "update.app is a invalid package"? Thanks mate.
Hi. I just reinstall the software, but how do I get back my e papers subscriptions?
Is there any costum rom, and i have this tablet locked on one network ,is there a solution to run other network.thanks in advance.
I did all as you said, but now my tablet is completely dead.
Thanks it worked.
Provide the download link for the firmware please?
Thx Sunnysardine, it works for me.
Just to add a bit for my experience.
The process 1 - 8 MUST be followed exactly. I tried putting the update.app w/o the load folder, it did not work
For process 10, it takes a bit of time. the Huawei logo showed up for quite long before it power up to 1st screen. after that, all well. So got to be patient a little bit
Thanks man
I followed ur instructions exactly and it works, nice
If not for this, I would have thrown away my mediapad, it totally not login-able/ unusable without Gr8 code
Thanks again!
it is work for me.. thanks for sharing
Hi there, I found a way to remove GR8 app without installing the update. I found out that due to the device cannot detect the update in my sd card.
1) turn on the Huawei media pad s7-721u, unlock the screen
2) plug in to computer/laptop windows 7,8 or windows 10
3) on the Huawei media pad screen, it will pop up usb setting, select hiSuite usb type option
4) at the andoid setting, please go to about table setting, then enable developer mode by taping 7 times at Build number
5) still at android setting, go to security, make sure your android Screen lock setting is set under Huawei unlock,the go to shortcut setting, need to set to google app and android setting app.
6) install HiSuite to your computer - this is the Huawei official computer device managed software tool
7) install iRoot software to your computer. careful with this installation, it full of bloatware, but don't worry it don't have a virus.
8) run the iRoot and it will root your device. It will restart your Huawei pad multiple times.
9) after it root complete, unlock your device then go to google play ( as your android unlock setting option have the google play as describe in step 5)
10) install System app remover from google play
11) open the app, go to inside the app setting, remove setting Hide core system app
12) go to the main menu of the app remover, under manager, select system app, now you can find gr8 gallery app. Removed that app then restart the device.
13) you will have multiple error in android, just reboot and the error gone. DONE
This is where you can download the firmware
[email protected]@/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=27805&version=51115&siteCode=pk
Wrong Firmware
sunnysardine said:
This tread is referring to a S7-721u version in Malaysia with Gr8 bundled pre-installed.
Unfortunately, I lost my Gr8 activation code and unable to login to the device anymore after a factory reset. After some research, I have managed to flash it with the original firmware. Yes, I lost me Gr8 code, so I don't have the access to the daily subscription anymore, but I got my Huawei Mediapad back without unwanted pre-installed apps.
I am sharing this guideline so that it would be easier for people who faced the same issue like me. For people already got your Huawei Mediapad, keep your Gr8 code safe and remember where you keep it.
Prepare an microSD card with any storage size larger than 1GB.
Format microSD card.
Download Huawei official release firmware (S7-721u, Android4.3, C232B008, General).
Unzip downloaded firmware.
Delete file “au_temp.cfg” in dload folder.
Copy dload folder with UPDATA.APP in it.
Paste dload folder in your microSD card.
Power Off Huawei Mediapad. Insert microSD card.
Press Power + volume up + volume down keys together. The phone automatically enters the upgrade mode, and then begin the upgrade. Release the keys.
Once the progress bar reaches 100%, the phone will automatically restart. DONE!
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How can I fix the tablet after being flashed with wrong firmware?
It doesn't turn on and in QPST or QFIL it was in download mode.
I have correct firmware and its dump.

LeEco X4-40,X4-43Pro,X4-50Pro,X4-55 Custom Rom/ Rooted/US ROM/Indian ROM

Hi All
If You Own a LeEco X4 series tv then you must know that LeEco will not give any future Updates to the tv. Many of you want the play store Support and Google Play Services support..
We are happy to inform you that we have successfully Installed play store and play services on the X4 series.
We Also Thank our developers Who made it possible -
1) Roman Kent
2)Nanerasingh Manu
3)Neekz
4) Dipcore
5)Prateek Kejriwal
Also you can install any custom launcher..
Please Join The Telegram Group For Further Help -
MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
There are many links So will share them soon.. Until then please join the telegram group.
EUI Version
CHINA with Play Store and Play Services - EUI 6.5
US (Android Aosp) - EUI 5.8.057S
Awesome! performing the upgrade to 6.5 today!
OK, I've got it installed EUI 6.5 rooted, but I can't seem to get Gapps installed for the life of me. using the script calls ADB, but I can't figure out how to enable debugging in my TV to allow that.. The new UI is just too different to locate what I need to do.
I take no credit for any of this work. I'm just a user who found the instructions vague and confusing. So once I figured out what I needed, I decided to document it here.
OK, I've gone through all the steps. Its kinda clunky but it works. I'll first warn you if Netflix is your thing, this probably isn't for you.
Netflix does work, but you're required to use the phone/tablet app from PUREApk. This evidently reduces the video quality quite a bit.
It was noticeable for me. Felt like I was watching somewhat artifacty 720p. To get there I had to enable settings for video quality to "HIGH" otherwise it showed up in SD which was way worse.
So if you enjoy 1080P or 4K netflix, this is not your upgrade. Also, if you don't wish to be forced to use keyboard/mouse. this is NOT your upgrade. If none of that matters to you, by all means feel free!
Step 1) First flash EUI 6 BIN FILE https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBiM2WAllOQ43ONI7Jk3Gaey6P8FYDmo/view
To do that you must format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
You'll notice the TV comes on in chinese. If you need english use the google translate app and camera to convert chinese to english.
Get to home screen, press settings button, go to bottom System Settings, another menu will slide out, then General (3rd option down),
Next go to Time and settings (second option down), Go to right pane and 3rd/bottom option will be language. Select English.
Step 2) upgrade to 6.5 via offline update zip. DO NOT USE THE ROOTED BIN FILE YET, you'll have to start over if you do.
Download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbov4oeMUh49rSF2hvUPvoTqRXGbThYS/view and place it on the FAT32 flashdrive.
After skipping through the tutorials and jazz, go to the apps pane (press right button a few times) and go to system update -> offline update -> choose 6.5 zip file.
Step 3) Flash 6.5 rooted bin file https://mega.nz/#!GIYCxQLB!V2jBnfH0K5-DzUUWy6_RegDlnhglxpWJhVa8yd5NVKE
Basically repeating step 1, but now with the 6.5 rooted bin file. Congrats, you're rooted.
Step 4) Download the GApps install tool. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DHViq0yJ_-RlV3LQ_BuQsxIKEk2ip7ZB
Be warned, this requires windows and isn't as straight forward as you'd hope. The app doesn't work until USB Debugging is enabled.
Also, you won't be doing this over USB. It'll be connecting ADB over Network. To do this you need to:
Go back to system setting where you changed language, but go down to saftey and enable "Application of Unknown Origin".
Now we need to sideload apps.
download https://apkpure.com/usb-debugging/com.bluedragonfly.developeroptions to the flash drive, and use the file manager to locate/install it.
download also https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590[/url] ADBD.apk to the flash drive and use the file manager to locate/install it
Open the first app and enable USB Debugging. Then open the second app to enable insecure ADB.
Now the janky GApps batch script should work. You'll want to perform actions 1, 2, and 3.
Sadly, this will factory reset your TV once again, and you'll have to go through the setup, but its no big deal.
Now if you want extra packages I suggest sideloading the PUREApk app from https://apkpure.com/. this will help you install the Netflix mobile app.
If you want to enable HDMI CEC by neekzz, Place https://mega.nz/#!aQQgiDyQ!ih9K6-rZ0yQoToDPoqAg93AN6Cy3L5JNsdMw7Fy-ADc
on the system/lib64/hw . Then turn off the receiver. Restart the TV... You'll need to know how to use adb to push the file.
REVERT ) So you've decided you've made a grave error, or don't care for some quirks, whatever the case may be, time to go back to US FW.
Step 1) Download US Stock firmware BIN file. https://mega.nz/#!fcwxGQ5I!FmO4xArY4ObmittoVNfnE21utvy8kkSSnTJFR9UXA3I
Format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
Step 2) Upgrade to last known US firmware available. Download the file from the following link:
http://g3.letv.cn/263/6/84/scmauto/...C058056B04201S_5.8.056S_0420_USER.zip?retry=0
Place the zip file on the flash drive. Go to System Update app and perform an Offline update and select the zip file.
And you're done. Welcome back.
Step 3) you may have some issues with Google Play Services constantly crashing. Latest Google Play services needs a newer version of Google play services to be installed .
Ridiculous, I know. Side loading the latest Google Play services apk can help resolve your issue. Download the apk from:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services-android-tv/
Put it on your flash drive. Go to settings > Security > and Allow Unknown Sources.
Open File Manager > APK > and select Google Play services apk.
[Recovery] LeTV Super4 (4th generation) :: All Mstar 6a938 based models supported
I want to leeco tv android oreo custom rom
I want to any custom oreo rom for leeco tv it is possible or not.
telegram group for LeEco
Souviktechguy said:
Hi All
If You Own a LeEco X4 series tv then you must know that LeEco will not give any future Updates to the tv. Many of you want the play store Support and Google Play Services support..
We are happy to inform you that we have successfully Installed play store and play services on the X4 series.
We Also Thank our developers Who made it possible -
1) Roman Kent
2)Nanerasingh Manu
3)Neekz
4) Dipcore
5)Prateek Kejriwal
Also you can install any custom launcher..
Please Join The Telegram Group For Further Help -
MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
There are many links So will share them soon.. Until then please join the telegram group.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
blk4004 said:
I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
Click to expand...
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Not possible. Per forum rule #5, promoting social media is not allowed on XDA.
What is the magic to get Google Assistant 3.0 or higher working on a LeEco x4-55? It seems to always crash right after sign-in process.
routerhacker said:
What is the magic to get Google Assistant 3.0 or higher working on a LeEco x4-55? It seems to always crash right after sign-in process.
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I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
I have the LeEco 43 in bedroom....so frustrated, it is connected to the internet. I have cut the cable and using apps. Every time I turn the tv off...and then turn on later it will not upload the apps....I unplug the tv for a minute...then turn on and the apps load. I am not that tech savvy and would appreciate any help you might offer
Stuck
Darksurf said:
I take no credit for any of this work. I'm just a user who found the instructions vague and confusing. So once I figured out what I needed, I decided to document it here.
OK, I've gone through all the steps. Its kinda clunky but it works. I'll first warn you if Netflix is your thing, this probably isn't for you.
Netflix does work, but you're required to use the phone/tablet app from PUREApk. This evidently reduces the video quality quite a bit.
It was noticeable for me. Felt like I was watching somewhat artifacty 720p. To get there I had to enable settings for video quality to "HIGH" otherwise it showed up in SD which was way worse.
So if you enjoy 1080P or 4K netflix, this is not your upgrade. Also, if you don't wish to be forced to use keyboard/mouse. this is NOT your upgrade. If none of that matters to you, by all means feel free!
Step 1) First flash EUI 6 BIN FILE https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBiM2WAllOQ43ONI7Jk3Gaey6P8FYDmo/view
To do that you must format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
You'll notice the TV comes on in chinese. If you need english use the google translate app and camera to convert chinese to english.
Get to home screen, press settings button, go to bottom System Settings, another menu will slide out, then General (3rd option down),
Next go to Time and settings (second option down), Go to right pane and 3rd/bottom option will be language. Select English.
Step 2) upgrade to 6.5 via offline update zip. DO NOT USE THE ROOTED BIN FILE YET, you'll have to start over if you do.
Download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbov4oeMUh49rSF2hvUPvoTqRXGbThYS/view and place it on the FAT32 flashdrive.
After skipping through the tutorials and jazz, go to the apps pane (press right button a few times) and go to system update -> offline update -> choose 6.5 zip file.
Step 3) Flash 6.5 rooted bin file https://mega.nz/#!GIYCxQLB!V2jBnfH0K5-DzUUWy6_RegDlnhglxpWJhVa8yd5NVKE
Basically repeating step 1, but now with the 6.5 rooted bin file. Congrats, you're rooted.
Step 4) Download the GApps install tool. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DHViq0yJ_-RlV3LQ_BuQsxIKEk2ip7ZB
Be warned, this requires windows and isn't as straight forward as you'd hope. The app doesn't work until USB Debugging is enabled.
Also, you won't be doing this over USB. It'll be connecting ADB over Network. To do this you need to:
Go back to system setting where you changed language, but go down to saftey and enable "Application of Unknown Origin".
Now we need to sideload apps.
download https://apkpure.com/usb-debugging/com.bluedragonfly.developeroptions to the flash drive, and use the file manager to locate/install it.
download also https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590[/url] ADBD.apk to the flash drive and use the file manager to locate/install it
Open the first app and enable USB Debugging. Then open the second app to enable insecure ADB.
Now the janky GApps batch script should work. You'll want to perform actions 1, 2, and 3.
Sadly, this will factory reset your TV once again, and you'll have to go through the setup, but its no big deal.
Now if you want extra packages I suggest sideloading the PUREApk app from https://apkpure.com/. this will help you install the Netflix mobile app.
If you want to enable HDMI CEC by neekzz, Place https://mega.nz/#!aQQgiDyQ!ih9K6-rZ0yQoToDPoqAg93AN6Cy3L5JNsdMw7Fy-ADc
on the system/lib64/hw . Then turn off the receiver. Restart the TV... You'll need to know how to use adb to push the file.
REVERT ) So you've decided you've made a grave error, or don't care for some quirks, whatever the case may be, time to go back to US FW.
Step 1) Download US Stock firmware BIN file. https://mega.nz/#!fcwxGQ5I!FmO4xArY4ObmittoVNfnE21utvy8kkSSnTJFR9UXA3I
Format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
Step 2) Upgrade to last known US firmware available. Download the file from the following link:
http://g3.letv.cn/263/6/84/scmauto/...C058056B04201S_5.8.056S_0420_USER.zip?retry=0
Place the zip file on the flash drive. Go to System Update app and perform an Offline update and select the zip file.
And you're done. Welcome back.
Step 3) you may have some issues with Google Play Services constantly crashing. Latest Google Play services needs a newer version of Google play services to be installed .
Ridiculous, I know. Side loading the latest Google Play services apk can help resolve your issue. Download the apk from:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services-android-tv/
Put it on your flash drive. Go to settings > Security > and Allow Unknown Sources.
Open File Manager > APK > and select Google Play services apk.
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I have done the US din and update after i accidentally moved my internal memory to a 3.1 drive. After doing the updates and google play store and services does its updates my screen flickers and a grey screen comes up with a black strip ontop. I have to press back on my remote until it comes up again. Many times back to back. I have to wipe my tv to get it to stop but after updates the same thing happens. Do you think you can help?
the Doctor said:
Not possible. Per forum rule #5, promoting social media is not allowed on XDA.
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How do i post links for other firmware.. Xda is not allowing me to post firmware link as well!
Toni247C said:
I have done the US din and update after i accidentally moved my internal memory to a 3.1 drive. After doing the updates and google play store and services does its updates my screen flickers and a grey screen comes up with a black strip ontop. I have to press back on my remote until it comes up again. Many times back to back. I have to wipe my tv to get it to stop but after updates the same thing happens. Do you think you can help?
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Clear showtime app and force stop... It will resolve your problem
blk4004 said:
I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
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Search TECHNITURE channel on youtube for more help..
You don't have to unplug the tv, hold the power button down for like 4 seconds to fully power the tv down, that works for me.
我是香港用戶。我成功刷了美國5.8 Rom,但無法搜索香港電視信號。如何將ATAC轉換為DTMB?
Hi my name is lawal am using leeco tv can some help me with new update please
Please some one should help me with new update for leeco tv please thank you all

T9 4GB/64GB TV BOX (RK3328) download boot fail

I have a T9 4GB/64GB TV BOX (RK3328) TV stick, it got bricked. I searched the internet and tried many methods to recover it, but failed, please help if you know a better solution.
I used RKBatchTool to restore it, and got a blue square, but after I click "restore" button, it failed at "Prepare idb fail"
I also tried RK Android Tool, and Factory Tool my stick is loaded as "Found one MASKROM Device". I played around the tool, but every time it failed at the same reason "Prepare idb fail ".
I have no ideas, anyone please help!
Flash Info:
Manufacturer: SAMSUNG,value=00
Flash Size: 0MB
Block Size: 512KB
Page Size: 2KB
ECC Bits: 0
Access Time: 40
Flash CS: Flash
billi69 said:
I have a T9 4GB/64GB TV BOX (RK3328) TV stick, it got bricked. I searched the internet and tried many methods to recover it, but failed, please help if you know a better solution.
I used RKBatchTool to restore it, and got a blue square, but after I click "restore" button, it failed at "Prepare idb fail"
I also tried RK Android Tool, and Factory Tool my stick is loaded as "Found one MASKROM Device". I played around the tool, but every time it failed at the same reason "Prepare idb fail ".
I have no ideas, anyone please help!
Flash Info:
Manufacturer: SAMSUNG,value=00
Flash Size: 0MB
Block Size: 512KB
Page Size: 2KB
ECC Bits: 0
Access Time: 40
Flash CS: Flash
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It sounds like a Roku stick and you did something to brick it. Unfortunately you may not be able to recover it as I've not seen any restore method
To fix this box and I have done this to 3 of them already. All of them are the 64GB 4GB ones. Good thing you crashed the onboard rom otherwise it would not start recovery. Get an SD card in 16GB or larger. Look for SD_Firmware_Tool.exe online and the file you want to put on the SDcard is the Android 9.0 PIE is 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img
Once the SD card is created put it in the Android TV box. Then power on the box and the recovery will begin on its own right away. Once its done. It will tell you to remove the SD card which it will reboot itself once its out. Then it will run an Erase mode setting up the user partition which takes a min. Then it will boot. The first boot takes a few mins. As long as you see the colorful splash screen your good just wait.
Get the unit online and use the update tool to grab and install the latest 9.0 pie update. Once your done its recovered.
Now I have found the SDcard I used to recover these devices once its formatted it will not boot while inserted in the android box. I think a boot flag was set and since it can't locate the files it refuses to boot. The cheap work around is use a brand new Sdcard that was not used for recovery process.
I also noticed the Wifi and Ethernet will not work at the same time in 9.0 like it did in 8.1. The remotes works fine and Bluetooth works still. If you want Kodi latest version uninstall the KDplayer that comes with it. I recommend getting rid of the apps you do not use.
I also notice the Playstore does not install apps but if you use a computer or phone to pick your apps and tell it to install to the TV box it will work then or manually install your .APK's also works. Once the programs are installed they will update afterwards.
I have been looking for Android 10 but no luck yet.
I never ever had luck using the rockchip USB to USB cable to PC to work. It will error out no matter what. Forget going that route.
Hello:
I have the same problem and I want to test what you comment
Where can I get the files that you comment, for example the 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img?
Thanks a lot
karldry said:
Hello:
I have the same problem and I want to test what you comment
Where can I get the files that you comment, for example the 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img?
Thanks a lot
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Uploaded them to my shared Onedrive here. Grab the SD firmware tool too from my onedrive link here at
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all you gotta do is have a sdcard with nothing on it. Make it fat32 on the PC. Open the SD card firmware tool. Make sure the top field has your SD card listed.
Click Upgrade firmware option box.
Then load the firmware file by clicking the firmware button.
Then click create.
This will take awhile to write 2GB of data to an SDcard.
Once it's done. Put it on the TV box with the power off. Plug the HDMI cable in. Insert the SDcard in the TF slot.
Then power on the tv box and it will start programming process right away. Leave it be since it takes awhile to do its thing. It will tell you to remove the SD card when done. Once the SD card is removed the box will reboot on its own. You will see the message erasing which takes about 2 minutes. Then it will boot with the T9 logo screen. The first boot takes about 4 minutes to finally start up.
Once you get it online use the updater tool on the menu option. It will update the box. Keep the Sd card just incase it does brick itself. It happened once on one of my boxes. Just pop in the recovery SD card to start over again if it happens to you.
Note for some reason the SD card you use for recovery will not allow the tv box to boot if decide to use it for storage. I believe it sets a boot flag in the SD card firmware and fails when the files are gone. Not sure how to clear it. Hey they are dirt cheap anyways for a new one.
Oh and do not reinsert this sdcard after you set it up. A power cycle will start the recovery process again.
Thank you very much for your help. I try it and tell you how it went
karldry said:
Thank you very much for your help. I try it and tell you how it went
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Did you recover it yet?
flood404 said:
Uploaded them to my shared Onedrive here. Grab the SD firmware tool too from my onedrive link here at
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1drv.ms
all you gotta do is have a sdcard with nothing on it. Make it fat32 on the PC. Open the SD card firmware tool. Make sure the top field has your SD card listed.
Click Upgrade firmware option box.
Then load the firmware file by clicking the firmware button.
Then click create.
This will take awhile to write 2GB of data to an SDcard.
Once it's done. Put it on the TV box with the power off. Plug the HDMI cable in. Insert the SDcard in the TF slot.
Then power on the tv box and it will start programming process right away. Leave it be since it takes awhile to do its thing. It will tell you to remove the SD card when done. Once the SD card is removed the box will reboot on its own. You will see the message erasing which takes about 2 minutes. Then it will boot with the T9 logo screen. The first boot takes about 4 minutes to finally start up.
Once you get it online use the updater tool on the menu option. It will update the box. Keep the Sd card just incase it does brick itself. It happened once on one of my boxes. Just pop in the recovery SD card to start over again if it happens to you.
Note for some reason the SD card you use for recovery will not allow the tv box to boot if decide to use it for storage. I believe it sets a boot flag in the SD card firmware and fails when the files are gone. Not sure how to clear it. Hey they are dirt cheap anyways for a new one.
Oh and do not reinsert this sdcard after you set it up. A power cycle will start the recovery process again.
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Hi, thank you for this detailed reply.
I am having the same problem with T9 (RK 3318) TV box 64GB 4GB bricked with wrong firmware when I tried to upgrade from Android 8.1 to 9.0.
There is nothing on it whenever I powered up this TV box.
Can I use the same method above to recover the bootup?
All of us would appreciate your advise.
Thank you.
Benny154 said:
Hi, thank you for this detailed reply.
I am having the same problem with T9 (RK 3318) TV box 64GB 4GB bricked with wrong firmware when I tried to upgrade from Android 8.1 to 9.0.
There is nothing on it whenever I powered up this TV box.
Can I use the same method above to recover the bootup?
All of us would appreciate your advise.
Thank you.
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Yes it works. I was able to update all three of the boxes I own to the 9.0 Version. The playstore on the 9.0 sucks. Better off installing and maintaining your updates with pureAPK instead of playstore. Remember the SD card will not be useable on the T9 boxes after carrying out the update for additional storage. It can always be used to restore the boxes if something happens. I was able to use the SD card in other devices.
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Yes it works. I was able to update all three of the boxes I own to the 9.0 Version. The playstore on the 9.0 sucks. Better off installing and maintaining your updates with pureAPK instead of playstore. Remember the SD card will not be useable on the T9 boxes after carrying out the update for additional storage. It can always be used to restore the boxes if something happens. I was able to use the SD card in other devices.
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Thank you for your fast reply.
I m trying to create the SD Card with img file but failed with error message (attached picture).
My TV box is made of RK3318, not RK 3328 chipset. I m trying out your method..
Do I need to short any pin to unbrick the Circuit board?
I appreciate your advice, please. Thank you.
Is that a 2Tb card? Use a 32GB one or smaller as long its 8GB to 32GB in size. There was no pin shorting needed. Just create the SDcard and put it on the TV box port and power on tv box.
flood404 said:
Is that a 2Tb card? Use a 32GB one or smaller as long its 8GB to 32GB in size. There was no pin shorting needed. Just create the SDcard and put it on the TV box port and power on tv box.
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Thank you for your guidance.
Make sure windows is not blocking the file by right clicking on the properties of it and click unblock and apply. Also I would run the SD creation tool with admin rights.
flood404 said:
Make sure windows is not blocking the file by right clicking on the properties of it and click unblock and apply. Also I would run the SD creation tool with admin rights.
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Hi. thks for your kind guidance.
I managed to create Bootrom Img disk using SD Card. However, my T9 TV box cannot be powered up. I suspect that the IC chip was damaged. This TV box was bricked when the vendor supplied me the wrong Img file. I realised it after I opened up the TV box cover.
Time to dump off the TV box.
Good afternoon,
I am looking for a stock version for the T9 TV Box 32GB/4GB RK3318. some months ago, I bought a TUREWELL T9, however it is not allowing to run Disney+ anymore and I am not able to upgrade the device. Hence I was hoping that the above solution would work with a stock version of Andoid.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I can't find the image file Android 9.0 PIE is 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img
Can someone post a valid link from Google drive?
maki_xda said:
I can't find the image file Android 9.0 PIE is 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img
Can someone post a valid link from Google drive?
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Google Drive: Sign-in
Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use).
drive.google.com
flood404 said:
Google Drive: Sign-in
Access Google Drive with a Google account (for personal use) or Google Workspace account (for business use).
drive.google.com
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Can't access it
maki_xda said:
Can't access it
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I did get a unknown Gmail account wanting to access it. I did not know if it was you or not.
flood404 said:
I did get a unknown Gmail account wanting to access it. I did not know if it was you or not.
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It was me, most likely

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