Got rebranded android device - Need to figure out if there is a custom ROM I can load
Fair warning - I'm an android noob.
I'm have a rebranded android phone and I'm trying to find alternate ROM's for it.
The phone has the following specs:
Brand: AG Mobile
Model: AG Chrome Swift
Operating System: Android 4.4.2
Display 4.5" FWVGA
Memory 4G+512MB
CPU 1.2G Dualcore
Manufacturer refuses to release their ROM's, updates are non-existent. I'm hoping this is simply a re-branded HTC or something similar that I could an alternate ROM on.
When I used the APK Installer detector app it picked it up as:
Manufacturer: HTC
Description: YunOS ACB Interface
Any assistance to figure this out will be greatly appreciated.
It is a knock off device. You are out of luck to be honest. No one develops for knock off device.
Thanks man - possibly not the right forum for this: Is it possible to get a ROM off a working model to re-flash another?
Would solve at least one of my headaches here (and thanks in advance for any help!)
No because you will need a custom recovery to flash it.
Related
Hello masters, after lurking for quite some time trying to figure out things by just reading, I finally decided to put away the shy me, give it a shot and start interacting. :angel:
Android has educated us end-users to become more savvy into getting the full control with our devices and the many things that we can learn along the way. OK, nuff with the blabbering.
I got a budget friendly phone for this journey - which will be my practice device. I am just fascinated with all the possibilities that may happen with a tiny handheld Android.
So, my initial plan was just to root and install custom ROM for this device. I have done some research for the past couple of hours on how to root SKK Mobile A5. Here are the specs:
SKK Mobile A5
skkmobile com
Specs:
Baseband: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V34, 2012/11/27 19:20
Kernel: 2.6.35.7
[email protected] #1
Thu Jan 3 17:00:06 CST 2013
Build: ALPS.GB2.MP.V2.8
Custom Build: S7HCJR104G2G480800EN
Info grabbed by SRS Root
Single Core
RAM = 233MB
ROM 127MB
OS 4.0.1
Product Name: gaophone15_6628_gb2
Board: gaophone15_6628_gb2
Brand: alps
CPU
ARMv7 Processor rev 10 (v7I)
Hardware MT6575
1. ROOTING
I have tried several methods and for some reasons only this VRoot_1.4.3.3378_Setup worked from bbs(dot)mgyun(dot)com and sadly I could not understand Chinese so before I get distracted from my primary goal (learning to maximize this tiny handheld and customizing ROM) and try to dissect the application to make an English version or learn Chinese so I can read it, I am going to ask you dear masters, for help. Any other suggestions?
Also, right now it says its rooted but I cannot flash CWM (or maybe it's just because I can't understand the prompts) and as far as what I've read this device doesn't have one yet. SKK's mobile devices looks like they're going to be mass-manufactured and really affordable, so another goal of mine is to maximize this, and also suggest improvements along the way.
I am just fond of simple things that CAN. I hope this ain't too much
I will be updating this thread with my progress - looking at the possibilities of one device, from a noob's perspective.
Excited to learn!
:reading:
root
use vroot i have the skk a99 and its working very fine with me very simple to use just 1 click
Yep as I said I used Vroot. The only thing is it installs Chinese Superuser app which I am not so fond of because I cant understand it.
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krivero716 said:
Hello masters, after lurking for quite some time trying to figure out things by just reading, I finally decided to put away the shy me, give it a shot and start interacting. :angel:
Android has educated us end-users to become more savvy into getting the full control with our devices and the many things that we can learn along the way. OK, nuff with the blabbering.
I got a budget friendly phone for this journey - which will be my practice device. I am just fascinated with all the possibilities that may happen with a tiny handheld Android.
So, my initial plan was just to root and install custom ROM for this device. I have done some research for the past couple of hours on how to root SKK Mobile A5. Here are the specs:
SKK Mobile A5
skkmobile com
Specs:
Baseband: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V34, 2012/11/27 19:20
Kernel: 2.6.35.7
[email protected] #1
Thu Jan 3 17:00:06 CST 2013
Build: ALPS.GB2.MP.V2.8
Custom Build: S7HCJR104G2G480800EN
Info grabbed by SRS Root
Single Core
RAM = 233MB
ROM 127MB
OS 4.0.1
Product Name: gaophone15_6628_gb2
Board: gaophone15_6628_gb2
Brand: alps
CPU
ARMv7 Processor rev 10 (v7I)
Hardware MT6575
1. ROOTING
I have tried several methods and for some reasons only this VRoot_1.4.3.3378_Setup worked from bbs(dot)mgyun(dot)com and sadly I could not understand Chinese so before I get distracted from my primary goal (learning to maximize this tiny handheld and customizing ROM) and try to dissect the application to make an English version or learn Chinese so I can read it, I am going to ask you dear masters, for help. Any other suggestions?
Also, right now it says its rooted but I cannot flash CWM (or maybe it's just because I can't understand the prompts) and as far as what I've read this device doesn't have one yet. SKK's mobile devices looks like they're going to be mass-manufactured and really affordable, so another goal of mine is to maximize this, and also suggest improvements along the way.
I am just fond of simple things that CAN. I hope this ain't too much
I will be updating this thread with my progress - looking at the possibilities of one device, from a noob's perspective.
Excited to learn!
:reading:
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have you got any custom rom for this device?
mine is already rooted, but i accidentally deleted some system apps and it not working properly now.
i am looking for a custom or stock rom but couldn't find any....
if you have any pls help is needed.....
thanks
ricky_65 said:
have you got any custom rom for this device?
mine is already rooted, but i accidentally deleted some system apps and it not working properly now.
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i am looking for a custom or stock rom but couldn't find any....
if you have any pls help is needed.....
thanks
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Hi have u tried spflash tools and droid tools for this device?because it can install a custom recovery so you can root the device,and for custom rom im afraid we have to port our own rom.. here is a tread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438752
Device skk titanium
Data repartitioned
Internal storage 2gb
TWRP recovery
Ram512
Gltools compatible
Hello world.
I think this is my 2nd time here trying to find a ROM to my "useless" device.
I will pay 20$ to the man who finds me a ROM to this device. (Android ROM, with Android Visual)
I will post any information you want, I install any software you want.
Help me solving this little problem..
Long Story Short:
I have this device, I don't even use it though but i find fun to solve problems, and I've been trying to solve this one for a long time.
So, the device is an Iphone Replica (which is already a Problem) and I am trying to install a ROM into the device (smth like CM, KK, anything ) but with no success. The device is Rooted as expected... So I installed already a few software to be able to see what the system is like ..
(an the system itself sucks a lot haha)
I am not doing this for money, I am doing this cause I like challenges ..
Hardware Info:
Model: Phonei5
Manuacturer: alps
Device: K13D
Product: K13D
Brand: Phonei5
Android Version: 4.0.2 GBread
API Level: 10
Build ID: GRK39F
Display: 800x480
Processor: ARMv7 Processor rev 10(v71)
I think that would be all, let the games beggin
I could really use a hand here everyone
nobodykr said:
Hello world.
I think this is my 2nd time here trying to find a ROM to my "useless" device.
I will pay 20$ to the man who finds me a ROM to this device. (Android ROM, with Android Visual)
I will post any information you want, I install any software you want.
Help me solving this little problem..
Long Story Short:
I have this device, I don't even use it though but i find fun to solve problems, and I've been trying to solve this one for a long time.
So, the device is an Iphone Replica (which is already a Problem) and I am trying to install a ROM into the device (smth like CM, KK, anything ) but with no success. The device is Rooted as expected... So I installed already a few software to be able to see what the system is like ..
(an the system itself sucks a lot haha)
I am not doing this for money, I am doing this cause I like challenges ..
Hardware Info:
Model: Phonei5
Manuacturer: alps
Device: K13D
Product: K13D
Brand: Phonei5
Android Version: 4.0.2 GBread
API Level: 10
Build ID: GRK39F
Display: 800x480
Processor: ARMv7 Processor rev 10(v71)
I think that would be all, let the games beggin
I could really use a hand here everyone
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Maybe you can try this one HERE
But sadly you need to register to the site to download it
The site name is NEEDROM lol!!!
Well then,
I can asure you I already been there, and done that.
That is an Oficial Rom from that manufacturer, What i am looking for is a Android Looking ROM, not that "fake look" of Iphone IOS 5/6
If you know what i mean.
Will I have to work and make my own ?
Because its not even worth it with so many phones at low cost with QuadCore Processors and decent ROMS and Kernels.
Hello, and thanks to all who take the time to read this and offer their support.
To everyone else... just hello.
Okay.
I have a few of those cheap Chinese 7" tablets so common on e-Bay these days. For the price, most of these are okay and seem to run fairly well "as-is" without having to spend a lot of time rooting them or installing CFW. This one however is just a little bit different.
Here's the deal... The tablet I'm going to be addressing in this thread has a ROM that was not customized for the retailer very well. The particular combination of apps and services it has causes the tablet to perform horribly. I'd really like to change this. The problem is however that because there are so many of these around these days, many of these generic units have not been "developed." Because of this, rooting these devices or replacing the ROM's is often very difficult if not downright impossible. At times, even identifying the specifics of the hardware. This tablet is one of those.
I've tried just about everything I can think of to simply modify the ROM it has in a way that would make it work better, but there are a few apps installed that are locked and impossible to modify or remove. I've come to the conclusion at this point that if possible, installing a custom ROM is going to be the only way to "fix" it. I have been able to root the device, but I have not been able to replace the recovery app , nor have I been able to identify a ROM that might be able to be installed once I do.
What I need from you folks.
If I supply every scrap of information I can come up with about this tablet, would someone please be willing to tell me which ROM just might work, and how I can use the recovery app that's installed to install it? If so, thank you.
Here's the information.
Options available in the installed recovery app.
A. Apply update from ADB
B. Apply update from external storage.
C. Apply update from cache.
Here's the tablet information.
Brand: ZTO
Model: N1 PLUS (Generic Chinese 7" tablet)
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband version: v0.4rc3
Kernal version: 3.0.8+
Build number: N1 PLUS_wifi-7601_V4.1.1 JR003C 20131202
And again, Thank you.
I have bought android chinese mobile phone and I need someone to guide me on how to install custom ROM on it. I have been searching for the last 4 days on all websites that support chinese clone phones trying to find a ROM for my phone but I have realized that my phone is not a clone of any other phone, it is simply chinese android phone without any brand name or private fake brand names.
The phone has the following specs:
Fabricante: G+ Modelo: S6 Chipset: MTK6595, CPU: 2.5GHZ Architecture: ARM Cortex-A7 Oct-Core, Ram: 4MB, Memory: 16MB , Android:4.4.3 (with lots of chinese apps) - Obs.: Antutu
I can install custom recovery and root the phone, this is not a problem at all. The problem I'm facing is finding a ROM for my phone. So, What I need is, just a ROM that will work on my phone. Since my phone doesn't belong to any brand name!
Q- Can I just flash any ROM of those chinese ROMS that are available on the internet for MTK6595 without changing the current kernel on the phone? as I believe all chinese phones that run same MTK chipset number has the same interface and everything else!
Q- Is there a universal ROM that can just be installed on any device without touching the kernel (just like installing windows on your computer)?
In your reply, please make sure your reply is detailed and don't make me guess steps in between.
Thank you
I have bought this tablet from amazon and it didn’t work right from the box.
model:
Proscan PLT1077G(BT/1G/8GB)
OS:
Android 4.4.2
Processor:
1.3 GHz 8803 CORTEX A8
karnel:
3.4.67
[email protected] #13
build number:
PLT1077G 20141008
custom build version:
1412756465
I’m getting the following error msg repeatedly:
“com.android.systemui has stopped”
I followed some fixes I found online – I flushed the device’s cache and did a hard factory reset, but no luck.
I searched online but couldn’t find a custom ROM for the device (probably because it is a low budget, non-branded product), so I figured my only way out is finding some kind of a generic ROM to replace the current defective OS.
I realize that a rom that isn’t suitable for my device might cause some problems, but at the moment I’ll settle for a poorly working device rather than a not working one.
My question to you is –
Is that a feasible idea? Can anyone recommend me a rom that might work given my device’s specs?
Alternatively, does anyone know a custom rom for the device or have any other course of action I should try?
Thanks and sorry for my English.
hamingway said:
I have bought this tablet from amazon and it didn’t work right from the box.
model:
Proscan PLT1077G(BT/1G/8GB)
OS:
Android 4.4.2
Processor:
1.3 GHz 8803 CORTEX A8
karnel:
3.4.67
[email protected] #13
build number:
PLT1077G 20141008
custom build version:
1412756465
I’m getting the following error msg repeatedly:
“com.android.systemui has stopped”
I followed some fixes I found online – I flushed the device’s cache and did a hard factory reset, but no luck.
I searched online but couldn’t find a custom ROM for the device (probably because it is a low budget, non-branded product), so I figured my only way out is finding some kind of a generic ROM to replace the current defective OS.
I realize that a rom that isn’t suitable for my device might cause some problems, but at the moment I’ll settle for a poorly working device rather than a not working one.
My question to you is –
Is that a feasible idea? Can anyone recommend me a rom that might work given my device’s specs?
Alternatively, does anyone know a custom rom for the device or have any other course of action I should try?
Thanks and sorry for my English.
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I can't seem to find any custom roms for that device, and I would NOT advise you trying to install one which isn't meant for your particular device. In the past, I've faced that problem too. I ended up fixing it with a full wipe before reinstalling the stock firmware. If you haven't tried that before, I recommend you do.
I have the same Tablet and rooted mine. I could backup my rom.