[guide][index] Everything G2M - LG G2 Mini
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps to make your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
How to Gain Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( ? )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root access.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
There is only one method for rooting on this version.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
How to Unlock the Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom software such as ROMs and kernels.
How to Flash a Custom Recovery
1. If you already have a custom recovery, enter it and flash the new recovery zip.
2. If not, download and install THIS app and flash though it the recovery zip. Then you'll be able to enter the custom recovery.
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.2.0
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features not available in stock Android.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs. An updated list of them can be found at all time in the "Android Development" section.
How to Flash a Custom Rom
1. Download a custom rom to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of system, data, boot and cache.
4. Flash the custom rom.
5. Optional: flash Gapps.
6. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Roms
Android Nougat
LineageOS 14.1
Cyanogenmod 14.1 (deprecated, replaced with LineageOS)
Resurrection Remix Nougat
Android Marshmallow
Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
Resurrection Remix Marshmallow
Temasek's UNOFFICIAL Cyanogenmod 13
Android Ice Cold Project
Xperia ROM based on Marshmallow
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
--Custom Kernel--
"I'm going deeper... so deep, I'm almost at the kernel!"
Kernel - The kernel is the piece of software that bridges the gap between the operating system (and installed apps) and the hardware in the device. Everything you do on your device involves the kernel. Increasing the volume while playing a video? Android doesn’t directly tell the speakers to increase output. Instead, it tells the kernel that it wants to increase the volume, and the kernel talks to the speaker to increase its output.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom KERNEL? Read THIS article.
How to Flash a Custom Kernel
1. Download a custom kernel to your sd-card.
2. Enter twrp recovery.
3. Make a backup of BOOT
4. Flash the custom kernel
5. Reboot to system.
Available Custom Kernels
Android Marshmallow
For LineageOS based roms:
-V- Kernel X
Android Marshmallow
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
MobiusMarshmallow Kernel
Android Lollipop
For stock based roms:
LollipopExtended Kernel for G2 Mini
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen12Extended
Android KitKat
For stock based roms:
-V- Kernel (w/ AnyKernel2 for ramdisk modding)
For Cyanogenmod based roms:
Cyanogen11extended for LG G2 Mini
~notes~
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop.
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU.
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders.
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices.
@Vagelis1608 for his work on V-kernel, and many other tweaks.
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
To be Included
Bootstacks
Going back to stock
Changelog:
17/03/2016
Initial post
Starting to edit root section
18/03/2016
Complete root section
19/03/2016
Starting to edit bootloader section
Complete bootloader section
20/02/2016
Starting custom recovery section
Complete custom recovery section
21/02/2016
Starting custom rom section
Complete custom rom section
16/05/2016
Fixed some typos.
Added more Marshmallow roms.
23/07/2016
Added custom kernels section.
Added steps on how to gain a custom recovery.
fixed some spelling and wrong BB code.
04/08/2016
Added V kernel to Android L section
Added steps on how to flash a custom rom.
fixed some spelling.
03/01/2017
Added Nougat roms.
Added Marshmallow rom.
26/08/2017
Add Nougat kernel.
Seems good.
Nice introduction.
If you can keep it like this, then it will turn out good.
Also, if you need any help, just ask
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620r model.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
D620 and D620r.
Great instruction! I won't be surprised, if I need this guide some day!
I would like to ask anyone for suggestions on what to add to this post, so please, tell me!
mobiusm said:
DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible to anything going wrong with your device.
You are responsible to what you are doing with your phone, not me.
If you blame me, I will laugh in your face and I'll go grab a beer.
This guide is intended to be used for people who want to upgrade their Android experience. This process could be dangerous. Please follow instructions, and if in doubt, stop, and ask here. No one wants their phone bricked*.
"For quite a while you are using your LG G2 mini. You like the simplicity of Android 4.4/5.0.2 and you think LG did a good job on the UI. You live you life happily with the phone. But after a while you feel something is missing. you want more.
You googled "How to make my device awesome again" and you saw difficult terms, such as root, flashing, recovery and bootloader. You didn't know what they meant, but you knew you have to understand these terms and apply them to make your phone awesome again."
The steps in making your phone awesome again are fairly simple:
perform these steps in order from top to bottom. Do not skip any.
--Rooting--
"Yes... I remember seeing this term.. I vaguely remember something related to permissions.. but I am not totally sure what this means."
Root - The root directory of your phone. The home directory for all your important system files.
Rooting - Normally, you don't have access to this directory, since the manufacturer doesn't want you to mess with it. Rooting means you will give yourself access to this directory. Why do you want access to this directory? Because later on we will need access to it to change some files.
Most common question asked is: will this void my warranty? YES
Steps to Gaining Root Access
Android 4.4
There are a few methods to try. If one fails, you will continue until you succeed.
Method 1
1. Go to this link
2. Click on the big lambda in the middle of the page ( λ )
3. Install the app on your phone
4. Run the app and tap on "make it rain"
5. Your phone will reboot
6. Download SuperSU from here. This app is a root access management tool, and it allows you to give certain apps root permissions.
7. The app might ask you to "update binaries". If so, let it update.
Optional: Install this app to make sure you have root permission.
Method 2
Go to this link and follow the instructions.
Android 5.0.1
Unfortunately there is only one method for rooting.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Unlock Bootloader--
"Bootloader.... is that a machine that loads boots?"
Bootloader - Code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, still the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader. With a locked bootloader on Android devices, it is virtually impossible to flash a Custom ROM.
Most common question asked is: why do I need to unlock my bootloader? Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom Firmware on your Android phone.
Steps to Unlocking Bootloader
It is advised to be on Android 5.0.2 to unlock bootloader.
Android 4.4
There Is only one specific guide for the d620 / d620r models.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow instructions.
Android 5.0.2
There is a guide for all varients.
Method 1
1. Go to this link and follow the instructions
--Custom recovery--
"After reading so much I think I need to be recovered myself!"
Recovery - Software that can be used to restore the device to factory default settings, update its operating system, and perform other diagnostic tasks. A custom recovery is a third-party recovery environment. Flashing this recovery environment onto your device replaces the default, stock recovery environment with a third-party, customized recovery environment. A custom recovery environment will do the same things as the stock Android recovery. However, it will also have additional features. Custom recoveries often have the ability to create and restore device backups.
TWRP - Team Work Recovery Project is the most common custom recovery out there. It is highly advised to use it, since other recoveries made for this device are old and unstable.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom recovery? Custom recoveries allow you to install custom ROMs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
All Android Versions
There are several versions of TWRP. It is recommended to use the latest version, though using an older version won't hurt.
1. Go to HERE for Twrp 3.0.0.0 and follow instructions.
2. Go to HERE for TWRP 2.8.7.0 and follow instructions.
--Custom Rom--
"That was it? It was so easy!"
Rom - stands for “read-only memory.” A custom ROM replaces your device’s Android operating system — normally stored in read-only memory — with a new version of the Android operating system. Custom roms usually have added features now available in stock Android.
Most common question asked is: why would I want to use a custom ROM? Read THIS article.
I'm sorry for any left out roms. A lot are old and not updated or contain bugs.
Steps to Flashing a Custom Recovery
Available Custom Roms
Android Marshmallow
[OFFICIAL] Cyanogenmod 13.0 for LG G2 Mini
[ROM][6.0.1][UNOFFICIAL] Resurrection Remix V5.6.5
Android Lollipop
[ROM/KERNEL][5.0.2] DroidMaster Lollipop-lite
[ROM][5.1.1] Cyanogenmod 12.1 Stable
[ROM][5.1.1][D620r] Modified CM 12.1
[STOCK][5.0.2] v20c-dec-2015 [D620/D620R] FLASHABLE ZIP AND KDZ
[STOCK][D618] 5.0.2 V20D Flashable Zip
[ROM][STOCK][D620(r)] 5.0.2 v20b Flashable Zip
Android KitKat
[ROM][DEV][PORT] MIUI 7 (4.4) (D620(r))
[4.4][ROM] DroidMasterOS (UPDATE: v2016.01.20)
[ROM][STOCK][4.4.2][D620R] V10j Flashable Zip
~notes~
*bricked - just as it sounds like. After performing something stupid, your phone is now useful as a brick, and is unusable.
Credits @WYPIERDAALAAC for his guide on rooting stock lollipop
@Chainfire for his work on SuperSU
@Zaaap72 for his work on unlocking the bootloaders
@Nikita Pro Android for his work on Cyanogenmod 13 and msm8226 devices
Anyone whom I have forgotten.
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Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
Killyman said:
Is there anything that D625 Tegra version can do?!
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Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
mobiusm said:
Please do not quote the whole post.
The LG G2 mini Tegra edition is very different from the other varients. It has a different board and uses other components. Unfortunately, to this day there is no way of unlocking it's bootloader, but even if it could be unlocked, there is no rom development for it. I don't know about rooting it, but from my knowledge, there wasn't ever a serious discussion about rooting it. The main reason is this phone is mostly seen in Latin America, while the rest of the world uses the "normal" version of the phone.
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Sorry for the quote... I'm new didn't know...
That's a shame for D625 owners... Thanks for the explanation!!!
Best regards
Christian
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
ubi4e said:
Hi guys, I need some help! I'm stuck with the custom recovery. I'm on d3620r20b, rooting and unlocking bootloader worked fine, even flashing recovery.img using rashr works fine, but if I reboot into recovery mode the phone just gets stuck at the LG logo..Any ideas?what could have gone wrong?
Thank You!
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Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
You can find the version you want http://lg-phone-firmware.com/mobile/ and flash it to your phone
morphmk said:
Hi,
I have a LG G2 Mini D620 which is still on KitKat 4.4.2. It never got an OTA update to Lollipop.
It has:
Baseband version: MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c8-00012-M8926DAAAANAZM-1
Build Number: KOT49I.A1404447153
Software version: V10g-EUR-XX
It is rooted.
What I would like to do is upgrade it to at least lollipop. Stock lollipop is fine (custom rom is not a must).
Can you point me in the right direction as to what would be the best way to achieve this?
Regards.
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In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
mobiusm said:
In the ROM section, you can see there is a thread with a flashable zip of stock lollipop. Of course read the instruction from rooting to the end, and if you have any problem just post here..
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Click to collapse
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes.
But, you can flash a kdz of the stock ROM you want without those.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
morphmk said:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery in order to be able to install the stock lollipop using that flashable zip?
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Yes indeed, that will also give you the ability to flash custom ROMs (if you wish to in the future).
Vagelis1608 said:
Reflash recovery.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
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I tried different recoveries with different softwares but I always got the same problem.
I solved downgrading to kitkat and following the 4.4 method. I guess something was not working in the rooting procedure..
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
jaks97 said:
Hi guys, I have an D620k which is on KitKat. I want to update to Lollipop trough KDZ.
Do I need to download the 620k version? Or I can flash anyone that is for 620?
Thanks!
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Any should work.
The ones for 'r' are unbranded.
Sent from my LG G2 Mini using XDA Labs
Related
[STOCK ROM] Lenovo P780 Official Stock + Vibe ROM's & Guides
Lenovo P780 Official Stock + Vibe ROM's & Guides DISCLAIMER: *Your warranty is now void, BUT will regain if you flash back the proper stock ROM. *What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong. Preface: Hi guys, I created this topic in order to help those who has difficulty finding stock ROM's for their P780. Plus I will tell you some info some precaution before you try flashing custom ROM's. -For All You Need Thread- :victory: **I no longer own this phone, but I will still update this thread regularly. Still a power beast though First thing first, before you download the ROM's please give me a :good: and read through my explanation about P780 ROM's ok? All right, so you guys know P780 have shipped with 2 version, which is China version and International (ROW) version, and the P780 can use both version of ROM's vice-versa. (Alternatively, you can flash Vibe ROM as well. Its a stock ROM from Official China Lenovo.) Well, so what's the difference between China ROM's and International ROM's? ROM [4GB]: China ROM release history: Does not include majority of Google apps, such as Play Store, Play Music, Search etc, but have many China bloatwares. Includes some useful features such as volume rocker wake. And only available in English & Chinese language. Other than that, it's just as same as the ROW version. 4GB partitioned as Data 2.5GB, Media 1GB Available Versions are: P780_S125_130529 P780_S129_130710 P780_S308_130814 P780_S135_300917 International ROM release history: Includes Google apps, and it's multilingual, no China bloatwares, no extra features such as volume rocker wake but still got those free apps like Camscanner etc. Other than that, it's just as same as the China version. ROW - Rest Of World 4GB partitioned as Data 2.1GB, Media 1.4GB Available Versions are: P780_ROW_S110_130629 P780_ROW_S116_130828 P780_ROW_S119_300913 P780_ROW_S123_131231 P780_ROW_S124_140403 Vibe ROM China based, does not include majority of Google apps, such as Play Store, Play Music, Search etc, but have many China bloatwares. Includes some useful features such as volume rocker wake. And only available in English & Chinese language. Refined UI. Read more at post #2. 4GB partitioned as Data 2.5GB, Media 1GB According to some sources, China and ROW version have different type of baseband file which will affect your mobile's reception signal. Recovery [4GB]: Please note that China and ROW uses different type recovery, flashing wrong version will causes bootloop. China CWM version is 6.0.2.8 CTR - CWM based version 6.0.4.4 ROW CWM version is 6.0.1.5 TWRP version is 2.6.3.0 CTR - CWM based version 6.0.4.4 Downloads Link Below Warning: Do not flash for 4GB devices mod on 8GB devices or 8GB devices mod on 4GB devices, will causes bootloop and IMEI problems etc. Booting Modes: Power + Vol UP = Factory mode, which test, diagnostics, the device & phone info. (but it is in chinese) Power + Vol DOWN = Meta mode, Mediatek specific mode, which used to perform some NAND alternative flashing process such as re-writing IMEI Power + Vol UP + DOWN = Recovery mode. Phone OFF + Connect USB Cable, SP flash mode. Warning, this is really important for whom intended to flash custom ROM's, please read. In XDA, there aren't many Custom ROM's available for our P780, but at the site needrom.com does have 10+ available ROM's at the moment, but many of it doesn't meant to flash over ROW version of base ROM, direct flashing custom ROM without changing your base ROM will result in soft-brick, which means boot-loop and the most common one is No IMEI, No baseband. This is an serious issue because No IMEI, No baseband will result your phone converted to an Android OS version of AndroidPod, because you can't make calls, SMS and data etc. If you didn't backup your IMEI and baseband before you flash custom ROM will result in PERMANENT SOFT-BRICK, the solution was to send back to service center for servicing. *Just like my phone, you wouldn't want that. EDIT: Good news, my new discovery. Not permanent soft brick anymore, refer here if you want to revive your phone. :victory: For current custom ROM's available on other sources please visit: http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/serial-p/p780/ ALWAYS make a full backup before modding your phone, please visit here and read post #3 and follow all the steps. Additional Backup Insurance: Backup IMEI using MobileUncleTools Backup entire whole stock ROM using CWM/TWRP Alright now you are assured, good luck on flashing. For flashing a stock ROM over PC, you will need SP Flash Tool and drivers to do that, for instruction, download links for the SP Flash Tool and custom stock ROM, please visit here and give @satanduck a :good:. Note: @satanduck ROM's already pre-rooted, debloated and have TWRP recovery installed by default. Rooting: You can use Framaroot to root your phone and choose Barahir exploit. (Only works on Stock ROM) For custom ROM such as Vibe ROM, please use vRoot to root your phone. (Works on any ROM) If you have CWM installed, you can flash this zip. (Works on any ROM) Repartitioning (4GB only): Repartition to 2.5, 3, 3.5GB for /data partition. ROW based - Link. China based - (removed, because not working) Battery Graph: on stock rom, doesnt matter which stock, row/chinese based or vibe based the battery option is hidden. All you have to do is; Download Dashclock and then Dashclock Battery Extension , customize your widget on your homescreen with the battery thingie, and then just tap the battery icon on the widget, it will bring to you the stock battery app Click to expand... Click to collapse Language Changer for China Based ROM: *It will not change all System UI / Apps language because of some limitations. Locale&Language : Set language Playstore removed, but I still have the *.apk. Fix Caller ID mismatch, no Advanced Developer Mode etc & mods: Download Gravity Box. Note: Strongly NOT recommended that you do OTA updates if the phone is rooted, modded or have custom recovery. It will possibly crashes your phone and causes your phone bootloop. Downloads: Official Unmodified Stock ROM's: [4GB] China: P780_S125_130529 P780_S129_130710 S135 *Unavailable ROW: P780_ROW_S110_130629 P780_ROW_S116_130828 P780_ROW_S123_131231 S124 *Unavailable, please update via S123 OTA [8GB] Visit here. Recovery's [4GB]: Not flashable, extract and install it using MobileUncleTools. China CWM 6.0.2.8 ROW CWM 6.0.1.5 TWRP 2.6.3.0 Carliv Touch - Includes both China and ROW based, select the proper recovery before flashing. (Also flashable by SP Flash Tool) CTR 6.0.4.4 (Not tested by me) ~ Credits to @BesFen **Please inform me if the links are dead, will try to re-upload for you guys.
Official Stock Custom Vibe ROM for P780
The "Official Stock Custom Vibe ROM" is almost stable without bugs. Tested on 4GB P780, unsure will it works on 8GB version or not, if anyone tested let me know .
Screenshots:
**Sorry none, as I don't own this phone already.
V1.5 4.4.2 KitKat screenshot:
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More screenshot here.
AGAIN... DISCLAIMER:
*Your warranty is probably void although it is official stock custom ROM from Lenovo, because your local phone dealer might not accept those customizations.
*What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong.
Note:
Well, from official Vibe ROM website, it claimed that you can flash directly in stock Android recovery. However, if anyone willing to try let me know whether does it work or not. Below is the method I used when I am flashing Vibe ROM. But still, it is because those are China based ROM, so if you are on International ROW ROM, I still suggest you change base before flashing.
Installing ROM:
Coming from ROW ROM proceed with 1st step.
Coming from China ROM proceed with 4th step. Make a backup if necessary.
1. Turn On USB Debugging mode (ask Uncle Google if you don’t know how to do it)
2. Backup everything with MTKDroidTools IMPORTANT, DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! Read here post #3.
3. Flash any China based ROM S125 (Stock or @satanduck ROM) and above with SP Flash Tool (post #1)
4a. Boot into the China ROM you’ve flashed (Let the ROM at least clean boot once)
4b. OR you can skip to the 7th step in stock recovery and flash Vibe ROM, BUT it's not recommended because you probably cannot flash SuperSU zip or Gapps in the stock recovery, unless you want to have a clean, unrooted device)
4.5 (If the ROM is not rooted then you should root it first before installing MobileUncleTools
5. Install MobileUncleTools (post #1)
6. Flash CWM 6.0.2.8 (post #1)
In CWM
7. Install Vibe ROM
8. Install Gapps
9. Install SuperSU
10. Wipe data/cache (Factory Reset) and reboot. Done
*OTA updates are AVAILABLE if your phone is not rooted, modded or have custom recovery etc.
Rooting:
Framaroot DOES NOT work on Vibe ROM.
Credits to @Chainfire for the rooting solution. Thanks to him. :victory:
Note:
Strongly NOT recommended that you do OTA updates if the phone is rooted, modded or have custom recovery. It will possibly crashes your phone and causes your phone bootloop.
Downloads:
Lenovo P780 Vibe UI | Mirror
Current Version:
Stable: P780_VIBEUI_V1.5_1423_9_ST (2014-6-5)
Developer: VIBEUI_V1.5_1421_DEV_P780 (2014-5-22)
*Choose the 2nd one（稳定版下载）to download which is stable version, the 3rd one（开发板下载）is developer version.
**For changelog, please click the mirror link to view.
Vibe UI V1.5 download:
Stable:
Vibe UI V1.5 1419 DEV | Mirror
Vibe UI Website
soralz said: -Lenovo P780 Stock ROM's & Guides- ... [4GB Version] China ROM: Does not include majority of Google apps, such as Play Store, Play Music, Search etc. And only available in English & Chinese language. Other than that, it's just as same as the ROW version. Current Available Versions are: P780_S125_130529 P780_S129_130710 P780_S308_130814 P780_S135_300917 International ROM: Includes Google apps, and it's multilingual. Other than that, it's just as same as the China version. P780_ROW_S110_130629 P780_ROW_S116_130828 P780_ROW_S119_300913 P780_ROW_S123_131231 According to some sources, China and ROW version have different type of baseband file which will affect your mobile's reception signal. [... Click to expand... Click to collapse QUESTION: Is Vibe ROM a stock rom provided from LENOVO because I am confused. If yes how can you get that?
Hi, nice initiative! However I feel compelled to tell you that ROW and Chinese base has quite different partitioning layout, not just simply having different language and apps. As a result : 1) Custom recoveries are different 2) Re-partitioning tools are different Failing to observe this may result in softbrick. However when you flash from Flash Tool u flash also the partition layout. If you flash from recovery, some ROMs come with it (i.e. official vibe seems to) some don't. Also worth noting before flashing any custom ROM is the factory ROM that came with the phone, if its ROW it may work better with ROW based radios, even if u do change base in the end. Keep up the good work!
Difference Between 4gb & 8gb soralz said: -Lenovo P780 Stock ROM's & Guides- Hi guys, I created this topic in order to help those who has difficulty finding stock ROM's for their P780. Plus I will tell you some info some precaution before you try flashing custom ROM's. -For All You Need Thread- :victory: DISCLAIMER: What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong. First thing first, before you download the ROM's please give me a :good: and read through my explanation about P780 ROM's ok? All right, so you guys know P780 have 2 version, which is China version and International (ROW) version, and the P780 can use both version of ROM's vice-versa. Well, so what's the difference between China ROM's and International ROM's? [4GB Version] China ROM: Does not include majority of Google apps, such as Play Store, Play Music, Search etc. And only available in English & Chinese language. Other than that, it's just as same as the ROW version. Current Available Versions are: P780_S125_130529 P780_S129_130710 P780_S308_130814 P780_S135_300917 International ROM: Includes Google apps, and it's multilingual. Other than that, it's just as same as the China version. P780_ROW_S110_130629 P780_ROW_S116_130828 P780_ROW_S119_300913 P780_ROW_S123_131231 According to some sources, China and ROW version have different type of baseband file which will affect your mobile's reception signal. Warning: Do not flash for 4GB devices ROM on 8GB devices or 8GB devices ROM on 4GB devices Warning, this is really important for whom intended to flash custom ROM's, please read. In XDA, there aren't many Custom ROM's available for our P780, but at the site needrom.com does have 10+ available ROM's at the moment, but many of it doesn't meant to flash over ROW version of base ROM, direct flashing custom ROM without changing your base ROM will result in soft-brick, which means boot-loop and the most common one is No IMEI, No baseband. This is an serious issue because No IMEI, No baseband will result your phone converted to an Android OS version of iPod, because you can't make calls, SMS and data etc. If you didn't backup your IMEI and baseband before you flash custom ROM will result in PERMANENT SOFT-BRICK, the solution was to send back to service center for servicing. *Just like my phone, you wouldn't want that. For current custom ROM's available please visit: http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/lenovo/serial-p/p780/ Personally, I am not recommended that you flash custom ROM. It is because the risk of soft-bricking it is high, unless you are really curious / hand itchy to do so. Else a Xposed mod will be enough. Still wanna go on a flash Then you should make a full backup, please visit here and read post #3 and follow all the steps. Alright now you are assured, good luck on flashing. For flashing a stock ROM over PC, you will need SP Flash Tool and drivers, for instruction, download links for the SP Flash Tool and custom stock ROM, please visit here and give @satanduck a :good:. Note: @satanduck ROM's already pre-rooted, debloated and have TWRP recovery installed by default. Rooting: You can use Framaroot to root your phone and choose Barahir exploit. Recovery: Current CWM version is 6.0.1.5 Current TWRP version is 2.6.3.0 Downloads Link Below Note: Flash it using MobileUncleTools. Repartitioning: Download and read this guide carefully. Downloads: Official Unmodified Stock ROM's: [4GB] China: -None ATM- ROW: P780_ROW_S123_131231 [8GB] -None ATM- Recovery's: Not flashable, extract and install it using MobileUncleTools. CWM 6.0.1.5 TWRP 2.6.3.0 Click to expand... Click to collapse Hello can you clarify something for me please can you get the 8gb version in black or is it only white? and vice versa have got my funds stocking up to get this phone, and now heard it will be getting KitKat in the not so distant future. Thanks
i can just back up my current Stock n flash the ROW123 isnt it?
stakou said: QUESTION: Is Vibe ROM a stock rom provided from LENOVO because I am confused. If yes how can you get that? Click to expand... Click to collapse I think it's official provided for by Lenovo, because the website is from Lenovo. I am using this ROM and I found it was actually better than stock ROM that came with our Lenovo P780. This ROM was actually perfect so far I have used for 1 day, found no bugs at the moment, Radio, Dual-SIM functionality is working perfectly. See above screenshots post #2. satanduck said: Hi, nice initiative! However I feel compelled to tell you that ROW and Chinese base has quite different partitioning layout, not just simply having different language and apps. As a result : 1) Custom recoveries are different 2) Re-partitioning tools are different Failing to observe this may result in softbrick. However when you flash from Flash Tool u flash also the partition layout. If you flash from recovery, some ROMs come with it (i.e. official vibe seems to) some don't. Also worth noting before flashing any custom ROM is the factory ROM that came with the phone, if its ROW it may work better with ROW based radios, even if u do change base in the end. Keep up the good work! Click to expand... Click to collapse Yeah, I've updated 1 more China CWM recovery, still trying to understand the partition layout though. spock81 said: Hello can you clarify something for me please can you get the 8gb version in black or is it only white? and vice versa have got my funds stocking up to get this phone, and now heard it will be getting KitKat in the not so distant future. Thanks Click to expand... Click to collapse Probably we will receive KitKat update in the near future, but Custom Vibe ROM already works perfectly. michael9413 said: i can just back up my current Stock n flash the ROW123 isnt it? Click to expand... Click to collapse You can flash stock ROM via SP Flash Tool, it won't brick your phone, just make a backup incase anything goes wrong.
Why the file extension is *.7s? Can I flash it using TWRP? Please help... I'm using Windows 8.1...
Hi, I am currently on S119 rom, rooted and installed CWM. How can I upgrade to S123 rom ? I can't do OTA right ?
michael9413 said: Why the file extension is *.7s? Can I flash it using TWRP? Please help... I'm using Windows 8.1... Click to expand... Click to collapse 7-Zip files aren't flashable with TWRP neither CWM, please let me know where is the ROM you have downloaded from? If it is @satanduck ROM's, you will have to flash it via SP Flash Tool. s_john8686 said: Hi, I am currently on S119 rom, rooted and installed CWM. How can I upgrade to S123 rom ? I can't do OTA right ? Click to expand... Click to collapse Theoretically cannot, because the recovery is different.
soralz said: Screenshots from "Official Custom Vibe ROM" almost stable without bugs. Tested on 4GB P780, not sure about 8GB. This prove IMEI still remain and RIL works after flashing, confirmed safe to flash: AGAIN... DISCLAIMER: What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong. Steps to flash: *Please follow the instruction carefully, will brick if you didn't use the proper base before flashing. Coming from ROW ROM proceed with 1st step. Coming from China ROM proceed with 10th step. Make a backup if necessary. 1. Root P780 with Framaroot 2. Install MobileUncleTools 3. Backup IMEI 4. Backup everything with MTKDroidTools read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50322787&postcount=3 5. Flash CWM 6.0.1.5 6. Backup everything with CWM 6.5 *Optional, repartition Internal Storage 7. Flash China ROM S135_TWRP_Gapps w/SP Flash Tool 8. Install MobileUncleTools 9. Restore IMEI 10. Flash CWM 6.0.2.8 11. Install Vibe ROM via CWM 12. Wipe data/cache 13. Reboot 14. Clean boot once, root via Vroot 15. Install MobileUncleTools 16. Restore IMEI 17. Flash CWM 6.0.2.8 18. CWM Flash Gapps 19. Done :good: **Tested on 4GB Lenovo P780 only, not tested on 8GB, if anyone willing to try let me know if it works or not. Issues regarding about root: Currently only the China Superuser (vRoot) works on Vibe ROM, whenever I tried to install SuperSU it will encounter fail to update binary and losses root, if anyone found a solution to change the vRoot to SuperSU I will be glad. Thanks Framaroot DOES NOT work on Vibe ROM. Downloads: Lenovo P780 Vibe V1.0_1407_2 Stable Click to expand... Click to collapse You might want to mask out your IMEI from the screenshots...
satanduck said: You might want to mask out your IMEI from the screenshots... Click to expand... Click to collapse Incase if you haven't noticed, I already removed the last 4 digits of my IMEI no.
soralz said: Incase if you haven't noticed, I already removed the last 4 digits of my IMEI no. Click to expand... Click to collapse silly me, indeed you have! Sent from my Full Android on C6603 using Tapatalk
Help please soralz said: Screenshots from "Official Custom Vibe ROM" almost stable without bugs. Tested on 4GB P780, not sure about 8GB. This prove IMEI still remain and RIL works after flashing, confirmed safe to flash: AGAIN... DISCLAIMER: What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong. Steps to flash: *Please follow the instruction carefully, will brick if you didn't use the proper base before flashing. Coming from ROW ROM proceed with 1st step. Coming from China ROM proceed with 10th step. Make a backup if necessary. 1. Root P780 with Framaroot 2. Install MobileUncleTools 3. Backup IMEI 4. Backup everything with MTKDroidTools read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50322787&postcount=3 5. Flash CWM 6.0.1.5 6. Backup everything with CWM 6.5 *Optional, repartition Internal Storage 7. Flash China ROM S135_TWRP_Gapps w/SP Flash Tool 8. Install MobileUncleTools 9. Restore IMEI 10. Flash CWM 6.0.2.8 11. Install Vibe ROM via CWM 12. Wipe data/cache 13. Reboot 14. Clean boot once, root via Vroot 15. Install MobileUncleTools 16. Restore IMEI 17. Flash CWM 6.0.2.8 18. CWM Flash Gapps 19. Done :good: **Tested on 4GB Lenovo P780 only, not tested on 8GB, if anyone willing to try let me know if it works or not. Issues regarding about root: Currently only the China Superuser (vRoot) works on Vibe ROM, whenever I tried to install SuperSU it will encounter fail to update binary and losses root, if anyone found a solution to change the vRoot to SuperSU I will be glad. Thanks Framaroot DOES NOT work on Vibe ROM. Downloads: Lenovo P780 Vibe V1.0_1407_2 Stable Click to expand... Click to collapse I am on P780_ROW_S123_131231 downloaded from the link provided by you. Handset is 4gb indian version. How do I switch to viberom now.
sahavaasi said: I am on P780_ROW_S123_131231 downloaded from the link provided by you. Handset is 4gb indian version. How do I switch to viberom now. Click to expand... Click to collapse Replied via PM.
Stock rom 8GB boleh dapat kat sini bro : http://www.lepakspot.com/showthread.php?tid=470
soralz said: I think it's official provided for S930 and some one ported it to work on our P780 at needrom site. I am using this ROM and I found it was actually better than stock ROM that came with our Lenovo P780. Because S930 spec is almost the same as our P780 (except screen size, battery and some minor difference). This ROM was actually perfect so far I have used for 1 day, found no bugs at the moment, Radio, Dual-SIM functionality is working perfectly. See above screenshots post #2. Probably we will receive KitKat update in the near future, but Custom Vibe ROM already works perfectly. Click to expand... Click to collapse Nice instructions. Will probably try as soon as I have mine delivered (a couple of days more waiting). About official vibe rom: What confuses me is the official web page w.w.viberom.com. Over there it has several lenovo models. Who supports that? (I am newbie in this so I can talk nonsense...)... I had also read somewhere that Lenovo is moving to vibe roms (I do not know what this means) Is vibe rom power efficient as original lenovo roms (If vibe is not officilal or backed up by lenovo) What is a bit frightening is than in your instructions (post #2) you have something about IMEI restore. So during this process do we loose IMEI's Do you know if with VIBE roms supports 900 WCMA networks Finally, VIBE rom is not yet at 4.4.x. Do you mean we will be updated by Lenovo or Vibe rom? Thank you for your time!
stakou said: Nice instructions. Will probably try as soon as I have mine delivered (a couple of days more waiting). About official vibe rom: What confuses me is the official web page w.w.viberom.com. Over there it has several lenovo models. Who supports that? (I am newbie in this so I can talk nonsense...)... I had also read somewhere that Lenovo is moving to vibe roms (I do not know what this means) Is vibe rom power efficient as original lenovo roms (If vibe is not officilal or backed up by lenovo) What is a bit frightening is than in your instructions (post #2) you have something about IMEI restore. So during this process do we loose IMEI's Do you know if with VIBE roms supports 900 WCMA networks Finally, VIBE rom is not yet at 4.4.x. Do you mean we will be updated by Lenovo or Vibe rom? Thank you for your time! Click to expand... Click to collapse From the website, I can confirmed it's provided by Lenovo. And I've edited post #2. If wanna flash directly via recovery, I will suggest you will need to change to China based ROM S125 and above before flashing Vibe ROM (If you coming from International ROW ROM) and make a full backup of your stock ROM, this is because Vibe ROM is China based, no Gapps or root included by default, and have a lot of Lenovo bloatwares, but it also includes some amazing features and apps as well. I take so many precaution with IMEI issues this is because last time I bricked my P780, so now I make a full backup in case if anything goes wrong. Regarding about WCDMA 900MHz networks, I have no idea, probably it's hardware based limitation. If the hardware supports 900MHz networks then it should be working on 900MHz networks. 4.4 KitKat, no idea.
Thak you for the info! soralz said: Probably we will receive KitKat update in the near future, but Custom Vibe ROM already works perfectly. Click to expand... Click to collapse So, this custom Vibe ROM is KitKat version? And the first part of your sentence referred to OTA official P780 custom ROM? (Because I notice it's 4.2.2). So, if not, is there any 4.4 custom ROM available that seems to work smoothly? soralz said: You can flash stock ROM via SP Flash Tool, it won't brick your phone, just make a backup incase anything goes wrong. Click to expand... Click to collapse Backup what? The personal data or system image? Also have you/someone tried it on 8GB ROW version?
TheFakeer said: So, this custom Vibe ROM is KitKat version? And the first part of your sentence referred to OTA official P780 custom ROM? Backup what? The personal data or system image? Also have you/someone tried it on 8GB ROW version? Click to expand... Click to collapse 1. The Vibe ROM is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which is more stable than 4.2.1. 2. Everything. 3. Nope, no idea will it works on 8GB or not ATM.
A question about flashing roms
Hello everyone, When you install a new rom via cwm you do not change the version of android even if in the settings you can find 5.0.2 for example, the version of android will staythe same, based on the original version of the firmware i'ts just the theme and applications that change to optimize the device, am I right? And are there any customs firmwares that really change the version of android to flash with odin for example ?
Aladin62 said: Hello everyone, When you install a new rom via cwm you do not change the version of android even if in the settings you can find 5.0.2 for example, the version of android will staythe same, based on the original version of the firmware i'ts just the theme and applications that change to optimize the device, am I right? And are there any customs firmwares that really change the version of android to flash with odin for example ? Click to expand... Click to collapse Though CWM is a good bootloader, CWM hasn't been getting the attention nor being updated by the Dev(s). More and more individuals are turning to TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) as the preferred bootloader. They keep it up to date and provide decent support. It provides allot less problems that do arise within CWM. If you want, the link is https://twrp.me/ Just filling you in with what I've been seeing. Peace and Love! Peace and Love!
S3 I9300 help with root
So, I'm new to this phone, and I want to install Trafalgar Square's( i think so) CM 12, and I'm rooted with Kingo, do I need to install Kingo when I install that CM 12, or just install that root fix or whatever(Sorry, i'm new to this)?
Wrong question, installing (newer CM) LineageOS Hey AcePlusMan, even if you have root on your device. Its not like a device has usually drivers for installing an OS for that purpose (like a laptop). The usual procedure is to 1. First do backup of everything, since you are root, you should be able to do that [and know how to restore!] Stock drivers for the phone would be useful therefore as well, just to be extra sure. 2. You need a tool for flashing, in special writing according memory on the storage of your phone. heimdall lately does not work (at least for me), use odin 3. Flash the recovery with the flashing tool (here odin) AND CHECK IF ITS WORKING -> twrp would be my choice 4. (doing backups once again if 1 fails, for easy recovering if anything goes wrong) 5. Flash accordingly your CM version -> CM is not anymore developed Instructions here, first you might want to do cyanogenmod installing, then the other. 1. https://devs-lab.com/download-install-cyanogenmod-14-galaxy-s3-i9300.html 2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/official-lineageos-14-1-i9300-t3544531 Be aware that in the first post they installed another kernel and another modification of the ROM. It is your personal choice of use, if anything fails, you should be able to easily recover from recovery No warranty anything goes wrong, its your device and your responsibility. Best wishes
AcePlusMan said: So, I'm new to this phone, and I want to install Trafalgar Square's( i think so) CM 12, and I'm rooted with Kingo, do I need to install Kingo when I install that CM 12, or just install that root fix or whatever(Sorry, i'm new to this)? Click to expand... Click to collapse Install cm, activate developer settings allow root on apps and adb. All cm roms are prerooted. Beamed in by telepathy.
Thanks, guys If you know any stable CM 11 or 12, cuz i'm searching for the most stable, with no bulls**t, I'd be thankful if you link me the thread, and yeah ik it's out of subject
AcePlusMan said: Thanks, guys If you know any stable CM 11 or 12, cuz i'm searching for the most stable, with no bulls**t, I'd be thankful if you link me the thread, and yeah ik it's out of subject Click to expand... Click to collapse Then either look for stable or snapshot. https://www.reddit.com/r/cyanogenmo...ete_cm_snapshots_and_nightlies_archive_xpost/ But you might want to verify checksums and check if the website has some reputation etc. Instructions https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...-can-still-install-cyanogenmod-heres-0175713/
what's GS3's codename is it i9300 or else?
AcePlusMan said: what's GS3's codename is it i9300 or else? Click to expand... Click to collapse Yes it's i9300.
!! Release -Idol 4 Now Supports Treble & GSI- Release!!
A-Team Digital Solutions *Exclusive Release* Idol 4 AIO ToolKit Been a while, but we have been Busy behind the scenes making Treble and GSI a reality for this device. The Day Has Come. It WORKS!! -What We have- New Root and Custom Recovery Procedure Using QFIL Treble Enabled Vendor Treble Enabled Boot **Flashing Root & Custom Recovery With QFIL Currently ONLY Supports 6055U & 6055K** -If you want support for your model, send me the firehose- Everything listed above can be gotten with the new Idol 4 AIO ToolKit I wrote in Python. It will take you from stock, run you through Flashing Root and Custom Recovery with QFIL, it will help you Create and format a Vendor partition and will then help you flash the Treble/GSI enabled Vendor partition and Treble/GSI enabled Boot image. The tool was written with as little user input as possible and I hope it's liked. -Roms- **Supports ALL msm8952 Model Idol 4** We currently have Native Build of Los 14.1- Android 7.1 We currently have Native Build of Los 15.1- Android 8.1 PhhAOSP GSI Based off Android 9 Is Currently Working OmniRom GSI Based off Android 9 is Currently Working We Currently have Multiple working Recoveries **Recoveries Will Work on ALL msm8952 Model Idol 4** -TWRP -OrangeFox -PitchBlack -SkyHawk -Batik -Dark Recovery -RedWolf Recovery -Nusantara Recovery We Currently are supporting Models -6055K -6055U -6055B ?? -Others ?? -All Models Based on the msm8952 Soc You can Find Us Live On Telegram https://t.me/Android_General_Chat Or Here https://t.me/joinchat/KmhMclOY__MP3el_zo20LQ Idol 4 AIO ToolKit Author: PizzaG Version: 0.03 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Re9EIk5RuWSnyYgYQhJaIfY5oSLK20Hv/view?usp=sharing
6-24-2020- New Recoveries Added -Dark Recovery -Nusantara Recovery -RedWolf Recovery
First
Edit- I just figured out the models listed in this thread are not the one I have. I may be a little slow, but does this mean we can root and run Android on our Idol 4s? Also, I'm not sure what my model number is. It's an unlocked idol 4s in the United States. Thanks!
bbrooks182 said: Edit- I just figured out the models listed in this thread are not the one I have. I may be a little slow, but does this mean we can root and run Android on our Idol 4s? Also, I'm not sure what my model number is. It's an unlocked idol 4s in the United States. Thanks! Click to expand... Click to collapse Correct, you have the Windows version of the Idol 4. There was work being done to convert it to an android device but I don't think it's being worked on anymore. Last I knew there was a bootloader unlock available for it
unlock Thanks for the app, i have a question, is it possible to unlock without having to pay, i already went to a local shop but they couldnt do it because i had it rooted With an old versión of TWRP
@PizzaG for model 6055b still not working? or do I install the cricket rom for now?
Orionpax5000 said: @PizzaG for model 6055b still not working? or do I install the cricket rom for now? Click to expand... Click to collapse the AIO Toolkit isn't for you because we have no firehose programmer file. You can try the 6055k firehose if you want. Los16 should work fine for you
@PizzaG sorry for bothering you again, i have follow all steps but it appear this message in the moment to push the button download: " Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail ", should I try to root the phone separately? and then continue with the steps of treble & gsi?. really thanks for your kind attention and effort.
Orionpax5000 said: @PizzaG sorry for bothering you again, i have follow all steps but it appear this message in the moment to push the button download: " Download Fail:Sahara FailSahara Fail ", should I try to root the phone separately? and then continue with the steps of treble & gsi?. really thanks for your kind attention and effort. Click to expand... Click to collapse you'll want to contact me on Telegram where I can help you better. https://t.me/Android_General_Chat
idol4busted said: Hello! I did all the steps, rooted and installed OrangeFox recovery, and next thing I know, it says there is no OS installed on my Idol 4 6055k. My mistake, I thought it would install a custom ROM as well, since it says up there: -Roms- **Supports ALL msm8952 Model Idol 4** We currently have Native Build of Los 14.1- Android 7.1 We currently have Native Build of Los 15.1- Android 8.1 PhhAOSP GSI Based off Android 9 Is Currently Working OmniRom GSI Based off Android 9 is Currently Working I can't find the ROMs anywhere. I tried to go back to stock, but recovery won't recognize SDcard (other phones do recognize it). I tried to sideload the stock zip file, fail. Sorry to bother you man, I'm out of my depth. Please, leave me some instructions how to go back to stock or how to install native LOS and where to download it from. Thanks! Click to expand... Click to collapse Come to our group and we'll get you fixed up. You are correct, No roms are flashed unless you flash them. The toolkit only gets you setup for GSI roms, which you have to get. Native Android 9 works very well, so you have a couple differents choices. https://t.me/Android_General_Chat
Update android from 4.4.2 to 5.0+ on hisilicon TV Box
I have been trying to find a method to update the android version on Hisilicon Hi3796 M100 android Set top box which is at present running android 4.4.2. As the android is this old, it doesn't support a good number of apps, from playstore, or by adb. I tried to find a custom rom online, but couldn't find. Is there one? Or is there any way to update the os if there is no official update available?
Moving from Android 4.4.2 to Android 5.0+ is an upgrade not an update. To upgrade you need a Custom ROM what requires you have to flash a Custom Recovery ( e.g. TWRP ) before. Do you have a 100% matching TWRP available?
Hey, Thank you for the quick reply. And thank you again for correcting that update-upgrade thing. Will keep it in mind. And I am sorry I couldn't find a custom ROM for my device online. I am not sure what exactly it means by flashing a custom recovery. Could you please explain it a little bit... or give some link from where I could find it out? Thank you.
jwoegerbauer said: Moving from Android 4.4.2 to Android 5.0+ is an upgrade not an update. To upgrade you need a Custom ROM what requires you have to flash a Custom Recovery ( e.g. TWRP ) before. Do you have a 100% matching TWRP available? Click to expand... Click to collapse No. I searched everywhere I could and there is not even remotely matching TWRP available.
nirmalscaria said: No. I searched everywhere I could and there is not even remotely matching TWRP available. Click to expand... Click to collapse Then you have to compile it at your own: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943625