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hello my firends! Im a new android user, bought first android phone just week ago. I have Huawei U8500 and i think it's very new model and there are very few people who have it. There's no official 2.2 or 2.3 version so im looking for ROM. I think there is no ROMs for this model yet ? But can i use ROMs which was created for other phones ? im really really hoping that someone will make 2.2 or 2.3 for this model. Thanks for answers.
i was searching for few days... i understand russian a little bit so i found 2.2 version made by russian guy, i didn't tried it yet becouse i don't how to instal that so i dont know if it's with russian language or not, but fact is that there is 2.2 version for U8500 ! Few russians tried that and it's working fine for them !
it's link for the 2.2 narod.ru/disk/4575221001/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B02.2_2901.rar.html
Im also trying when i have spare time to locate a u8500 rom . im a extremly novice user tho so prolly wont find much .
Tried to get that russian rom but seems the link is dead or just blocked .
Is anyone working on a eng realease for this phone ?
Or news if there will be a official rel i have missed ?
/thanx
Huawei U8500 2.2 Beta ROM
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdow...entName=U8500 V100R001C00B705(Froyo Beta).zip
silverkuo said:
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdow...entName=U8500 V100R001C00B705(Froyo Beta).zip
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And how do I install that one?
Lucce96 said:
And how do I install that one?
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To install it:
1. Unrar it to your computer, and find a folder named "dload" with the biggest size.
2. Copy that "dload" folder to root of your SD card
3. turn off phone
4. Hold volume up key + end call (red) key and the press power key. Wait for it to load, it will say something like "Updating system" Wait for it to finish, if it says fail, just try again
5. After it says "Update complete" or "Update successful" just restart your phone and you'll have the new beta firmware.
6. Reboot can take about 5 minutes. Be patient.
Do it always while charging.
Highly recommend to back up the original firmware before installing new ROM's
On your own risk. You can brick your phone and you void your phones warranty.
CyanogenMod 7 ifolder.ru/22836951
Hi
Many thanks, tried this out on a huawei u8300 and it works ok for beeing first release i guess but some problem with the market applikation that does not want to download, have tried to install another package of google aps but that put me into a bootloop, any thing obvious i have missed?!
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CyanogenMod 7 ifolder.ru/22836951
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Hi, to load phone in recovery mode and to fulfill wipe date and a cache. I apologize for the bad English
How did you guys download this?
The only way i can see the link to proceed to download is via google translate. And when i click it i get a 404.
/Peter
You cant use google translate when clicking! Under the android guy pic, click where it says сюда, you then come to another site, just now click on a link on the page, that will take you to another page (the sponsor page), then you will se that it will start ticking the time in the top of the window, then after that you can click again and actually start the download....
depositfiles.com/files/8i1d8tmbh
Just wanted to say that this rom works awesome on my u8300.
It requires some tweaking. Change of lcd density etc. And the screen calibration isn't perfekt. But it's much faster than the stock rom so i'll stick with it.
Definetly worth a shot.
But according to a user on another forum there might be problems when you downgrade from a 8500 rom to the stock 8300. I haven't tested, so i can't really comment on that...
ghah said:
hello my firends! Im a new android user, bought first android phone just week ago. I have Huawei U8500 and i think it's very new model and there are very few people who have it. There's no official 2.2 or 2.3 version so im looking for ROM. I think there is no ROMs for this model yet ? But can i use ROMs which was created for other phones ? im really really hoping that someone will make 2.2 or 2.3 for this model. Thanks for answers.
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u can find various roms from below link including 2.2 and 2.3
wiki.modaco.com/index.php?title=Huawei_Firmware_U8500&
damn there rally is nothing for this device
Hai!
Please tell me what is possibile to do with this U8500. I have original firmware but if possibile i wana try some other ROM or do some upgrade?
Please tell me is is something new or what is possible to use with U8500.
THX
http://code.google.com/p/rom-u8500-sanek011/downloads/list
http://code.google.com/p/huawei-u8500-dowloads/downloads/list
ROMS.
help
how to upgrade step-by-step for huawei u8500.. i just a noob that wants to upgrade its phone. already try to root but fail
Trying again.
Sent from my U8500 using xda premium
EDIT: For those of you who want the ROM, I've uploaded it in the thread on this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-hisense-hs-u980-t3147968
hi every one
I recently got an android, it seems to be a china-android
its called Hisense, hs-u980
the detailed specs are in these links:
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http://www.hisense.es/es/electronica/moviles/item/124-u980.html
http://www.dspecs.com/sp/735/Hisense-U980-Features-and-Specifications.html
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the OS is old and boring 4.2.1 , I searched for a custom ROM but no luck
BUT I found THIS site, and it seems to have ROMs for it:
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http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=海信u980&mo_device=1&pn=0&
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3039480252?lp=5028&mo_device=1&pn=0&
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3079914712?pn=0&
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but its Chinese so I don't understand a thing, even with Google translate, because I have little - but hopefully enough- experience with custom roming and rooting, and the translator messes with the words
so pleeeeease anyone help me
: D
after getting used to it and studying some roms and development stuff
i found that its not that boring afterall
actually it looks like its based on kitkat theme
but could there be Roms for it
or at least roms that work on it but for a similar device
cuz actually i think its based on some other official android phone but i dont know which one
any help would be appreciated, THX
sgmarouf said:
after getting used to it and studying some roms and development stuff
i found that its not that boring afterall
actually it looks like its based on kitkat theme
but could there be Roms for it
or at least roms that work on it but for a similar device
cuz actually i think its based on some other official android phone but i dont know which one
any help would be appreciated, THX
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Got mine last week. It's actually pretty nice for Android 4.2.1, hoping Hisense will upgrade to 4.4
saa044 said:
Got mine last week. It's actually pretty nice for Android 4.2.1, hoping Hisense will upgrade to 4.4
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Hello do you experience red zones with the camera ?
Tank you
strong22 said:
Hello do you experience red zones with the camera ?
Tank you
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Sorta at times yes. I installed camera JB+. Pictures are a bit better, but I mainly got it for the option to record video with flash. Camera360pro now that will always give you crisp pictures, even on my Huawei Y300, I was amazed.
Hi not sure if this is too late for you:
MLS-Team-Miuiv5-4.1.18-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1kT9J3z5
MLS-Team-LeWaOS5-14.01.17-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1o6jUQ7o
MLS-Team-Google-AOSP-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1dD3PKu1
I have tried all these Chinese developed custom roms and they all work nicely on my Hisense U980.
It is a nice phone but too bad not many roms support.
There are some other roms like ColorOS and other versions of MIUI which I have not tried. But I can share the links if you are interested. Contact me if you are interested.
dualmp said:
Hi not sure if this is too late for you:
MLS-Team-Miuiv5-4.1.18-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1kT9J3z5
MLS-Team-LeWaOS5-14.01.17-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1o6jUQ7o
MLS-Team-Google-AOSP-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1dD3PKu1
I have tried all these Chinese developed custom roms and they all work nicely on my Hisense U980.
It is a nice phone but too bad not many roms support.
There are some other roms like ColorOS and other versions of MIUI which I have not tried. But I can share the links if you are interested. Contact me if you are interested.
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Thanks a lot for this. how do you install the rom? Upgrade via SD, Root? And where?
hi
below are instructions from my memory and links from untested roms. follow at your own risk. cheers
Vaguely, the steps are:
1) Rooting: I used Baidu 1 click root (chinese) . Some guy used Framaroot and works on u980:
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/how-to-root-chinese-hisense-phones-t2889998
2) After rooting, install Mobile Uncle Tools (below)
3) Use Mobile uncle to install the u980 twrp recovery (CHinese version only below)
4) copy roms to root of sd card
5) Boot into recovery and install downloaded roms from SD card
Some links:
U980 MIUI V5_4.4.3升级版.zip ---- not tested
hxxp://pan.baidu.com/s/1mgnyHHe
u980 miui_v5 04.5.2.zip ---- not tested
hxxp://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWz22ZE
u980 recovery chinese version
hxxp://www.4shared.com/file/w__6AjXjba/recovery.html
Mobile uncle for flashing above recovery
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en
Not sure if the below works and whether it has similar CWM or TWRP you can use
[ROOT] Rashr - Flash Tool
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en
and btw is there a cm for this phone
Could anyone help ? By mistake I installed the HTC 816 cwm recovery on my hisense u980 isthere any solution for this
thanks
dualmp said:
below are instructions from my memory and links from untested roms. follow at your own risk. cheers
Vaguely, the steps are:
1) Rooting: I used Baidu 1 click root (chinese) . Some guy used Framaroot and works on u980:
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/how-to-root-chinese-hisense-phones-t2889998
2) After rooting, install Mobile Uncle Tools (below)
3) Use Mobile uncle to install the u980 twrp recovery (CHinese version only below)
4) copy roms to root of sd card
5) Boot into recovery and install downloaded roms from SD card
Some links:
U980 MIUI V5_4.4.3升级版.zip ---- not tested
hxxp://pan.baidu.com/s/1mgnyHHe
u980 miui_v5 04.5.2.zip ---- not tested
hxxp://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWz22ZE
u980 recovery chinese version
hxxp://www.4shared.com/file/w__6AjXjba/recovery.html
Mobile uncle for flashing above recovery
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en
Not sure if the below works and whether it has similar CWM or TWRP you can use
[ROOT] Rashr - Flash Tool
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en
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Thanks alot
It seems Baidu is the one source for china android roms
Nice tutorial you provided
And thanks alot for the links
And for the rooting part
I used FRAMAROOT and it worked just fine
dualmp said:
below are instructions from my memory and links from untested roms. follow at your own risk. cheers
Vaguely, the steps are:
1) Rooting: I used Baidu 1 click root (chinese) . Some guy used Framaroot and works on u980:
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/how-to-root-chinese-hisense-phones-t2889998
2) After rooting, install Mobile Uncle Tools (below)
3) Use Mobile uncle to install the u980 twrp recovery (CHinese version only below)
4) copy roms to root of sd card
5) Boot into recovery and install downloaded roms from SD card
Some links:
U980 MIUI V5_4.4.3升级版.zip ---- not tested
hxxp://pan.baidu.com/s/1mgnyHHe
u980 miui_v5 04.5.2.zip ---- not tested
hxxp://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWz22ZE
u980 recovery chinese version
hxxp://www.4shared.com/file/w__6AjXjba/recovery.html
Mobile uncle for flashing above recovery
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en
Not sure if the below works and whether it has similar CWM or TWRP you can use
[ROOT] Rashr - Flash Tool
hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en
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Hi!!
Thanks for all the info but Im having some hard time finding the drivers to detect the phone on my PC.
The thing is that I read that to make a backup, I need first to use "MTK Droid Root & Tools" which would also allow me to root my phone. But that software doesn't detects my phone at all.
I connected my phone as CD drive, then it shows the drivers for it, installed but nothing changes. Device manager detects my phone.
Could you please help me a little on this? I would like to backup the whole ROM and phone before doing any risky changes and also want to backup the IMEI just in case.
Thanks in advance!
Well
Do like i did
Install FRAMAROOT from here
forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
And try an exploit and it will work
As for the Recovery Mode
I think The link in a previous reply - mobile uncle - will only install a Chineese recovery mode
Would that work for doing backups? I am really more interested in being able to backup my phone than anything else.
Also, my main objetive is to repartition the phone since it comes with 2GB for apps and 6GB as storage. I would like to use that other memory to be able to install more apps since I have SD card and these 6GB are there laughing of not being used at all lol. It's verya nnoying to have so much memory and not being able to use :/
kitsune0 said:
Would that work for doing backups? I am really more interested in being able to backup my phone than anything else.
Also, my main objetive is to repartition the phone since it comes with 2GB for apps and 6GB as storage. I would like to use that other memory to be able to install more apps since I have SD card and these 6GB are there laughing of not being used at all lol. It's verya nnoying to have so much memory and not being able to use :/
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HOW TO USE CHINESE RECOVERY
hXXp://xrecovery.net/jiemian/
Hisense u988
Hi guys i couldn't resist the u980 pure so i bought one 5 days ago.
I see Hisense have released the u988 infinity H3.
I would have taken that one but that CPU....
I have a question and bear with my ignorance.
This model has an inferior snapdragon 200 1.2GHZ cpu but runs KIT KAT.
Other then that, its the same phone.
Would it be possible to download the stock rom for the U988 and flash it with the U980?
Please assist as this is my intention and i have already rooted via framaroot.
guys, can anyone help me here? my u980 is stucked bootloop when i tried to flash aosp version. pls help
dualmp said:
Hi not sure if this is too late for you:
MLS-Team-Miuiv5-4.1.18-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1kT9J3z5
MLS-Team-LeWaOS5-14.01.17-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1o6jUQ7o
MLS-Team-Google-AOSP-Hisense-HS-U980.zip
h**p://pan.baidu.com/s/1dD3PKu1
I have tried all these Chinese developed custom roms and they all work nicely on my Hisense U980.
It is a nice phone but too bad not many roms support.
There are some other roms like ColorOS and other versions of MIUI which I have not tried. But I can share the links if you are interested. Contact me if you are interested.
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Hi,
please can you share the links for the other roms ?
i'll try again guys do you have a flashable via mtkdroidtool backup for this phone?? will really appreciate it
hey,i can please get links for the u980 Cwm recovery please
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cwm custom recovery
J73 said:
i'll try again guys do you have a flashable via mtkdroidtool backup for this phone?? will really appreciate it
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I am still on stock firmware, but rooted. Any way I can help you?
i currently use metro pcs . i would like to buy a good phone.
ive been considering the samsung j7 but the specs on the honor 5x look better.
ive been reading up and it looks like it accepts the metro pcs sims.
according to various reviews, the main issue with the honor 5x is the android interface.
i would like to know which is the best way to get a stock android rom while keeping the phone functional. ??
would installing a stock android be alot better than the current interface the phone comes with ? { is it worth it }
also .. can i play games like hitman sniper on the honor 5x ??
Got Modacco rom no problems or lags i camera from almost stock android
i just bought the phone from new egg, now im looking for a tutorial that shows how to change to a custom rom.
also... instead of custom rom, will i be able to increase performance by using another launcher instead of emui ??
or
am i better off installing a custom rom for maximum performance ?
towncarblue said:
i just bought the phone from new egg, now im looking for a tutorial that shows how to change to a custom rom.
also... instead of custom rom, will i be able to increase performance by using another launcher instead of emui ??
or
am i better off installing a custom rom for maximum performance ?
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Nova Launcher is considerably better than the stock EMUI launcher, though I'm not sure that would increase performance... If a faster phone's what you're looking for, then flash a custom ROM, preferrably one that's debloated and as close to AOSP (stock) as possible, so you don't have Huawei's apps slowing down your device. I'm currently using EMUI and fine with it until fingerprint support comes to stock ROMs, but many people agree that customs are much better, faster and stable than EMUI.
Since you didn't specify wether it's your first time flashing a ROM or doing advanced stuff, I'll advise you to read up carefully and thoroughly about what you're getting into - step-by-step guides are nice, but knowing what you're actually doing will most definitely come in handy in the future!
ive flashed a couple of tablets and phones.
theres two so far im willing to try , cm12 and modaco
ive been doing some research and I have some questions....
1- with cm12 does every thing work fine ? ex. fingerprint hdr etc..
2- with modaco does everything work fine ? ex. fingerprint hdr etc..
i want all of the phones features without any compromise
towncarblue said:
ive flashed a couple of tablets and phones.
theres two so far im willing to try , cm12 and modaco
ive been doing some research and I have some questions....
1- with cm12 does every thing work fine ? ex. fingerprint hdr etc..
2- with modaco does everything work fine ? ex. fingerprint hdr etc..
i want all of the phones features without any compromise
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only the stock base roms have FP support ...Modaco is a stock base rom
none of the CM based roms have FP support - bliss - crdroid - aokp - RR - cm12 and cm13 all fall in this category
towncarblue said:
ive flashed a couple of tablets and phones.
theres two so far im willing to try , cm12 and modaco
ive been doing some research and I have some questions....
1- with cm12 does every thing work fine ? ex. fingerprint hdr etc..
2- with modaco does everything work fine ? ex. fingerprint hdr etc..
i want all of the phones features without any compromise
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Hey. I have the honor 5x too. I installed a rom called resurrection remix os.
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/development/rom-resurrection-remix-os-t3386555)
It is a really solid ROM and increases your performance greatly. It is based on cm 13. Everything works and is stable (on my phone at least). The only thing that doesn't work is the FP scanner. I only tried this ROM so I don't know how the other ROMs for this device perform. So far this has been a really stable option for me. Try it if you want.
Sent from my KIW-L21 using XDA-Developers mobile app
jimandroidnerd thncx for the input , i will try it first to see the best performance the honor 5x can give.
im mainly looking at "modaco" rom or the " rom-stock-b151-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3355130 " because they are either the stock or based on the stock rom.
also i want that fp scanner to work.
WAIT... i just noticed that modaco is only for the KIW-L21 ???
im getting a KIW-L24. what are my best options now with fp support??
towncarblue said:
jimandroidnerd thncx for the input , i will try it first to see the best performance the honor 5x can give.
im mainly looking at "modaco" rom or the " rom-stock-b151-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3355130 " because they are either the stock or based on the stock rom.
also i want that fp scanner to work.
with the stock-rooted-deodexed rom will i receive ota updates from the phone manufacturer ??
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you can't install updates with TWRP/Root on your phone
ok , no updates . no biggie.
what is my best rom options for a KIW-L24 ???
towncarblue said:
ok , no updates . no biggie.
what is my best rom options for a KIW-L24 ???
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Honestly, if you so desperately want FP support, stay on stock, or debloated which would be the most "custom" you'd get afaik. I'm also waiting for FP support so I know the feeling... There are some nice features in EMUI (that Themes customization app is a great thing honestly, I love it, for example) but I would like to run a custom ROM someday. We'll have to wait for the security base release I guess...
ima put in a stock.debloated.root rom and call it a wrap.
if im unsatisfied with the performance ill try resurrection remix os
and just not use the fingerprint.
im getting a KIW-L24 { as mentioned in post #8}
modaco is only for KIW-L21 { as far as i know }
i want a debloated rom that is stable , no glitches .
all reviews i read so far for this phone are positive,
except the emui interface and the preloaded bloatware .
i know im buying a budget phone , but i want it to work as smooth it possibly can
Arobase40 said:
My bad, I missed the conjunction "or" in your sentence : "im mainly looking at "modaco" rom or the " rom-stock-b151-stock-rooted-deodexed-t3355130 ""...
But nobody than you can say what is a bloatware or not so even though Clsa's rom is good better create your own ROM removing what YOU consider as bloatwares.
Since Xposed framework v83 you can also install it by yourself without the need of a deodex firmware : you just have to consider the pros & cons of "deodex vs odex firmwares". Actual working version of Xposed framework for the Honor 5x is v85.
The other problem except EMUI is the lack of OTG feature as default and some other few stuffs...
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Well, you actually CAN tell what is bloatware and what isn't, the only difference would be wether you find a particular app useful enough to not consider it a bother on the system...
There's basically no theoretical downside to deodexed ROMs or files, apart from boot time if you wipe dalvik. A question: is Xposed v85 a flashable .zip like normal Xposed? I read somewhere on here that you had to modify system files to do that, but I'f be very happy to know that the Honor 5X now has proper and easy Xposed installation available.
Arobase40 said:
Well I won't argue on what is bloatware or not as this is mainly personal to one another and I won't argue either against deodex vs odex ROM as as I said we now have the choice between apps customizations and ROM performance...
What only matter is your question : you can flash any Xposed Framework zip file with TWRP, but since v83 till v85 you can flash them whether you have deodex or odex firmware and the only change you have to do is to modify the build.prop file.
I actually have Xposed Framework v85 on my odex firmware and it works pretty well.
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So by flashing v85, I still have to change the build.prop file? Is there any guide on doing this? Honestly I'd rather wait for v86 if it means not having to edit system files, but if it's unavoidable, then I guess it can't be helped...
just got the phone yesterday. after i deleted some apps and changed emui to "google now launcher"
it seems to run fine. ill give it a week before i start changing the rom
Arobase40 said:
I don't think a v86 would be of any help, just a new Xposed framework installer app...
Otherwise you simply need a root explorer (or kind of same app with root rights).
If you don't want to do the changes directly into your system, you can copy the build.prop file to your Sd Card (keep an unmodified copy somewhere just in case), and do the changes from there with a notepad or such. Then copy the modified build.prop back to the system folder keeping the same permissions and reboot... That's it !
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I'm actually reluctant to modify system files if at all possible not to do so since I almost bricked my 5X doing just that (well, kind of, stupid mistake but still...). I'm missing the easy Xposed framework installer honestly. I really hope someone creates an installer for this, or a single flashable zip that also modifies build.prop...
I also just got the device yesterday. Was surprised it allowed me to delete the bloatware on it! I guess they were nice and did not install them on the system partition.
ALso interested in any performance tweaks. Like the phone and os in general but with "budget" processor it would be good to have it running as light on resources as possible.
johnciaccio said:
I also just got the device yesterday. Was surprised it allowed me to delete the bloatware on it! I guess they were nice and did not install them on the system partition.
ALso interested in any performance tweaks. Like the phone and os in general but with "budget" processor it would be good to have it running as light on resources as possible.
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For performance there are custom, stock or debloated ROMs, and in case you're looking for something in addition to EMUI in order to make it faster I recommend you the apps "L Speed", "Greenify" (guessing you already know this one), and "Kernel Adiutor" if you're into kernel tweaking. Putting your cores on Performance governor should speed the device like hell, at the cost of battery life, but you can tweak it to a smaller degree and find your balance.
Arobase40 said:
Then write a mail or a post to the author of the Xposed installer and ask him if he could create a specific installer for the Huawei/Honor devices... ^^
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Wrote a post on the thread that was ignored, lol. It says on the FAQ that there can be problems with Huawei/Xiaomi as they are chinese manufacturers and do things differently to, say, Motorola, so I'm guessing I won't get a reply no matter how loud I cry out.
Arobase40 said:
Maybe you could try with a more polite way ? lol
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But I was polite though... I think. It's probably got more to do with the fact that it's the general Xposed thread so your message gets buried behind bug reports and other questions, I guess. I was searching for other ways of contacting the dev but desisted upon finding that in the FAQ.
This is a message to the remaining users of the former Xperia flagship, in particular mini and mini pro. I know that you are still out there and using this magnificent piece of device. I have a question for you.
What rom combination are you guys using in 2017 which provides the phone to be most stable. Development has ceased and most of the rom links are broken or dead. But there still is some shimmering light, like cm 13 legacy rom. Also a few threads still cover mirror links.
Can you please share your experience in this thread.
I use my xperia mini as a mp3 player and alarm clock now.If you want a stable rom use official cm 11 kit kat rom.I know there are android 5 and 6 roms out there but they are heavier and not so stable in my opinion.Cm 11 works absolutely bugfree, or at least i didn't encounter any bug.Keep in mind though that you can't use it as a smart phone nowdays, a single heavy app running will fill the entire ram and make the phone lag.But still is a great phone for ordinary usage.
T3sla said:
I use my xperia mini as a mp3 player and alarm clock now.If you want a stable rom use official cm 11 kit kat rom.I know there are android 5 and 6 roms out there but they are heavier and not so stable in my opinion.Cm 11 works absolutely bugfree, or at least i didn't encounter any bug.Keep i mind though that you can't use it as a smart phone nowdays, a single heavy app running will fill the entire ram and make the phone lag.But still is a great phone for ordinary usage.
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That sounds nice, will see if I'll try cm11. Currently I'm on radium v4 rom from karandpr. This basically is a heavily stripped stock rom, with speed and battery enhancements. Its really fast and covers all basic needs. Although it is true that apps from nowadays are to heavy. Bright side is that we can still find light weight apps on playstore for almost all needs
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winesh said:
This is a message to the remaining users of the former Xperia flagship, in particular mini and mini pro. I know that you are still out there and using this magnificent piece of device. I have a question for you.
What rom combination are you guys using in 2017 which provides the phone to be most stable. Development has ceased and most of the rom links are broken or dead. But there still is some shimmering light, like cm 13 legacy rom. Also a few threads still cover mirror links.
Can you please share your experience in this thread.
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Hi, I recently got one of these and, due the lack of time I was without android, I know nothing these days. Could you help me out with links to root it or flash custom roms? Mine here is a Xperia Mini Pro, model SK17a, Android 4.0.4 untouched, version 4.1.B.0.587. Is there a way? Thanks anyway.
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Hi, I recently got one of these and, due the lack of time I was without android, I know nothing these days. Could you help me out with links to root it or flash custom roms? Mine here is a Xperia Mini Pro, model SK17a, Android 4.0.4 untouched, version 4.1.B.0.587. Is there a way? Thanks anyway.
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There are lots of ways, it depends on your preference. For example do you want to modify system partition (flashing kernel), you need to unlock your bootloader. If you want to flash rom only, you can maintain your locked bootloader. Basically this are the steps:
1 backup necessary data
2 root (one click or comprehensive)
3 unlock bootloader (optional)
4 fastboot flash cwm recovery/kernel of rom choice
5 wipe
6 flash rom through cwm recovery
Like I said there are many ways. There is an index thread in the development section, which contains tutorials for al the steps I just mentioned.
Hi again,
I finally found the way to make things work with the SK17i!! At the moment I'm trying to install ROMs and see whats working or not. This Radium ROM you are using, do you have the links to download? Does it works with nAa JB kernel? Thanks!!
winesh said:
There are lots of ways, it depends on your preference. For example do you want to modify system partition (flashing kernel), you need to unlock your bootloader. If you want to flash rom only, you can maintain your locked bootloader. Basically this are the steps:
1 backup necessary data
2 root (one click or comprehensive)
3 unlock bootloader (optional)
4 fastboot flash cwm recovery/kernel of rom choice
5 wipe
6 flash rom through cwm recovery
Like I said there are many ways. There is an index thread in the development section, which contains tutorials for al the steps I just mentioned.
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shadowkriptos said:
Hi again,
I finally found the way to make things work with the SK17i!! At the moment I'm trying to install ROMs and see whats working or not. This Radium ROM you are using, do you have the links to download? Does it works with nAa JB kernel? Thanks!!
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Radium is based on ics. Rom was working perfectly. I only had problems with a few app compatibility. That is why i switched to los 14.1.
winesh said:
This is a message to the remaining users of the former Xperia flagship, in particular mini and mini pro. I know that you are still out there and using this magnificent piece of device. I have a question for you.
What rom combination are you guys using in 2017 which provides the phone to be most stable. Development has ceased and most of the rom links are broken or dead. But there still is some shimmering light, like cm 13 legacy rom. Also a few threads still cover mirror links.
Can you please share your experience in this thread.
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test cm7.3 the last one that they took with GB for this cell phone
google.com/site/projectfreexperia/download/cyanogen-mod7
add sites. before google, i can´t post complete URL
Dear Friends
I have bought a Huawei Mediapad T8 and I am trying to find a custom ROM to flash it. Unfortunately there is nothing on Cyanogenmod site.
If anyone has any reference site where I can find ROM s for this model please share it with me.
Sincerely
Konstantinos
Mediapad T8 has android 10 - so it can be part of Project Treble since it is 8+ - it means, you can flash GSI (generic system image) of many of custom roms and no need for certain full rom.
But, I guess, you will need to unlock bootloader and got permissive kernel and probably need to remove encryption for user data before got bootable custom rom.
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Mediapad T8 has android 10 - so it can be part of Project Treble since it is 8+ - it means, you can flash GSI (generic system image) of many of custom roms and no need for certain full rom.
But, I guess, you will need to unlock bootloader and got permissive kernel and probably need to remove encryption for user data before got bootable custom rom.
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Dear Friend
Thank you very much for replying to my thread. I admit that it is the first time that I heard about GSI (Generic System Image). I am looking for a custom rom so I can use the Play Store that is now missing from most Huawei devices. Unlocking bootloader is not so hard , I can get the code from Huawei in 7 months from now. Dealing with the GSI is something that I can not manage to be honest. I will wait for a custom rom. Thanx again.
Sincerely
Konstantinos
@coa00kt
Actually there are more than 10 Custom ROMs available:
https://fossbytes.com/android-custom-roms/
Dear Friend
Thank you for the link. Which one is for Huawei Matepad T8? I can't find anything.
Please help
Konstantinos
@coa00kt
Take note that any Android OS ( Stock ROM and/or Custom ROM ) you intend to install isn't device's model/brand dependant, but on device's CPU architecture. Almost all Android device's are powered by an ARM CPU.
Dear Friend
I am a noobie. Which ROM do you suggest for Mediatek MT8768 chipset (Octa-core 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.50 GHz Cortex A53)?
Sincerely
Konstantinos
@coa00kt
Can't recommend any because I never used a Custom ROM: I have reasons for this.
Dear Friends
The main reason that I am looking a custom ROM is the advantage of using "Play Store". Otherwise Huawei Android 10 is just fine. Please help me find something that will work 100%. Otherwise I will stay with Huawei Android 10.
Thanx again
Konstantinos Tsatsos
coa00kt said:
Thanx again.
Sincerely
Konstantinos
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Dear friend,
In the meanwhile you can use GPStore alternatives like Aurora store or ApkPure or ApkMirror for apps that can not be found on Huawei's AppGallery.
On the other hand, you can install about 8 to 10 apps from Huawei phone/tablet (before US sticky fingers) in the form of backup and restore them to your tablet. Tutorial like this is simmilar for all phones. Also found some backup on GDrive for HiSuite or usb restore.
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Dear friend,
In the meanwhile you can use GPStore alternatives like Aurora store or ApkPure or ApkMirror for apps that can not be found on Huawei's AppGallery.
On the other hand, you can install about 8 to 10 apps from Huawei phone/tablet (before US sticky fingers) in the form of backup and restore them to your tablet. Tutorial like this is simmilar for all phones. Also found some backup on GDrive for HiSuite or usb restore.
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Hello Friend
I have installed APKPure , it is very usefull. About 80% percent of the applications are running fine. Unfortunately about 20% require the Google Play Services. I will stick to this solution until Huawei provides me the Bootloader Code (After 12 Months) and a custom rom is created .
Sincerely
Kostas
Hi
You can just flash GApps pico. It installs Play Store and Google Service.
Do you know if Google apps pico require an unlocked bootloader? What is the process? Do I have to install custom recovery?
Hello.
Please, can someone extract the original apk from the notes and post here? I accidentally deleted mine and now I can't find it. Thanks.
Hi there, i managed to install a google account and a working playstore via this youtube tutorial, and google services is working outside of an irritating notification which you can turn off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZVF9W-H228
The only thing is i don't know if i can upgrade firmware with out losing google apps again i'm on firmware 10.0.1
How to unlock the bootloader?
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Hello Friend
I have installed APKPure , it is very usefull. About 80% percent of the applications are running fine. Unfortunately about 20% require the Google Play Services. I will stick to this solution until Huawei provides me the Bootloader Code (After 12 Months) and a custom rom is created .
Sincerely
Kostas
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i wouldnt recommend installing a custom rom that is not specifically for your device, especially if you are a noobie. the devices appart from the SOC have many components that require specific drivers. in any case, you have to be extra carefull in following the instructions otherwise ou ll end up with a brick. your best bet is to find a recovery (again for your device) and flash open gapps.
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i wouldnt recommend installing a custom rom that is not specifically for your device, especially if you are a noobie. the devices appart from the SOC have many components that require specific drivers. in any case, you have to be extra carefull in following the instructions otherwise ou ll end up with a brick. your best bet is to find a recovery (again for your device) and flash open gapps.
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But huawei doesn't provide bootloader unlock codes anymore
Is it possible to root Matepad T8 ?
I think you no longer need Custom ROM to use GApps into this device. I have bought this device few days ago and found a way to run GApps. Just open Huawei AppGallery and look for "GSpace", it will solve GApps issue.