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Download stop 99%
Can not download jade s55
S55 download stop 99%
please upload orther host
Thanks

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please reupload liquid z200 original rom, i downloaded from the link, but when i tried to extract it, it says error, archive is damagaed or corrupted. I soft bricked my z200. and I need it, thanks in advance

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Root Acer liquid z500 HELP!!!
Hello, I will three days trying to rooot the acer z500 without success, someone help ??
I've used all root programs but nothing, I tried but there is not much information, not already know what to do
thank you very much

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You need to use SP flashtool for this
device. With that tool you flash recovery.img (cwm recovery) and your phone can be rooted via cwm recovery by flashing supersu.
Interested in the files?
Sent from my Z500 using XDA Free mobile app

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Already was with Vroot v 1.7.9.10344
I tried with srsroot, rootgenius, android_root, baiduroot, and more...
but can post files can help someone or me, I do not have the cwm recovery

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Azeteka said:
Already was with Vroot v 1.7.9.10344
I tried with srsroot, rootgenius, android_root, baiduroot, and more...
but can post files can help someone or me, I do not have the cwm recovery
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I made a CWM Recovery for the Z500, but need to be tested first before I post it here

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Hi, ok let's hope that works well !!:fingers-crossed:
And happy new year :laugh:

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Azeteka said:
Hi, ok let's hope that works well !!:fingers-crossed:
And happy new year :laugh:
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Added to first post, tested with success

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cwm for acer z500 link not working
Ive downloaded the firmware but both the cwm link is not working. Please fix this. Thank you and happy newyear.

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zerepray said:
Ive downloaded the firmware but both the cwm link is not working. Please fix this. Thank you and happy newyear.
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They're working fine, please try with another browser.

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@Gillion I used iroot and installed supersu that would be the easier way to get root and then you could use mtk droid tools to make a full backup of your rom right after

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pizo876 said:
@Gillion I used iroot and installed supersu that would be the easier way to get root and then you could use mtk droid tools to make a full backup of your rom right after
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A fellow yardie... good !
I did it the hard way...
http://youtu.be/s66e-kwvKUU
I also did a full rom backup after all that was done.
So I am good now.

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Gillion said:
A fellow yardie... good !
I did it the hard way...
http://youtu.be/s66e-kwvKUU
I also did a full rom backup after all that was done.
So I am good now.
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Glad to meet a fellow user from JM.
what version rom are you running im seeking an update for my e700 but no luck im on 1.013.00_la_amx

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zerepray said:
Ive downloaded the firmware but both the cwm link is not working. Please fix this. Thank you and happy newyear.
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Hi there,
For all Z500 owners only:
I rooted my acer z500 by first flashing CWM recovery, and then flash supersu (.zip) via the new CWMrecovery
Here's the links to the filez:
recovery.img: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ic6uadwvxf071d8/recovery.img?dl=0
scatter file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzcnqzlxkzy5wx2/MT6582_Android_scatter.txt?dl=0
supersu: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zv59bw7bj0ygush/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.13.zip?dl=0
Furthermore if you disable zram (from install-recovery.sh) you will gain additional speed.
Br.
Michel

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vleutmans said:
Hi there,
For all Z500 owners only:
I rooted my acer z500 by first flashing CWM recovery, and then flash supersu (.zip) via the new CWMrecovery
Here's the links to the filez:
recovery.img: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ic6uadwvxf071d8/recovery.img?dl=0
scatter file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzcnqzlxkzy5wx2/MT6582_Android_scatter.txt?dl=0
supersu: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zv59bw7bj0ygush/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.13.zip?dl=0
Furthermore if you disable zram (from install-recovery.sh) you will gain additional speed.
Br.
Michel
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Why didn't you used my files ? (which is the purpose of this thread BTW)
Using auto generated files made by MK Droid Tool is not bad, but using updated Recoveries is a little better I think (like CWM 6 and the Carliv one)

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Shreps said:
Why didn't you used my files ? (which is the purpose of this thread BTW)
Using auto generated files made by MK Droid Tool is not bad, but using updated Recoveries is a little better I think (like CWM 6 and the Carliv one)
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Hi Shreps,
Sorry man...it was not my intention to poke you this way...as i was just triggered by the user requesting the CWM recovery file.
Next time i will read better before posting too enthousiastic
Br.
Michel

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@Gillion is it possible to get a copy of your rom i cant find any updated available

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Hello to all! I recently got an Acer Z500 and im loving it! This is my first MTK phone so maybe its a stupid question but why isn't there a specific section on xda for this phone? Is it because of the MTK SoC, or lack of community? Latter would really surprise me since the phone is practically free(considering hardware specs) where i live!

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This method doesn't works with my Z200, my computer doesn't recognize the phone i have already installed the drivers but it's doesnt works at all how can i root my Z200?
Thanks.