Hi everybody,
I have been trying to install the official MM Android Concept version on my Z5C for a while now, and I can't make it work. I am using the installer found here (I had to use the Windows version on a PC, since the Mac version keeps having some network problems).
The Android Concept Installer sees my Z5C, tells me that there is some Android Concept software available, but when I try to install it, I get the following error: "Firmware version ID not found".
I am using the stock ROM (never unlocked my bootloader). I have tried first installing the .185 German and Swiss customizations before trying to flash the Android Concept ROM, but it does not help (I have a Swiss Z5C, model number E5823)...
Did anybody manage to install it? If yes, could anybody post a FTF file, so that we can flash it with flashtool?
Thanks a lot
That would be because the concept firmware isn't compatible with the Z5...
Ok, thanks... I thought I had read it was supported, it indeed does not seem to be
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Hi, I'm fairly new to this rooting business -- but successfully did so with a Huawei G300 (CM10.1-R3) ; now wish to explore doing so with my Huawei U8652 -- but there're not the same "easy" guides as there are with the G300
BUT
have used ROM Manager to install CWM on the phone after having rooted it -- but the version ROM Manager installed was 4.0.1.5
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the latest version mentioned in discussions I've seen of upgrading the ROM on this phone is 5.2.7
for the G300 I downloaded 6.0.2 -- which isn't without its problems it seems (seems to interfere with Google Now, though I'm too much of a newbie to say why this could be -- I'm not the only one with the problem however, going by the posts on the CM site
the procedure for rooting and installing a new ROM on the G300 installed 6.0.1 initially, which I upgraded to 6.0.2 by flashing zip file - that earlier version isn't without its probs either -- OTA upgrades don't work properly, but Google Now seems NOT to be interfered with at least
could I
go through the procedure for the G300, from the stage where it installs the bootloader and CWM?
install the newer version despite its problems with Google Now?
are these versions "compatible" with the Huawei 8652?
install some other version -- I've found links to 5.2 but none of the links seem to work
There is no such universal CWM.
Cheers.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ray Smartphone.
thanks -- what I was afraid of, but ...
richluv2003 said:
There is no such universal CWM.
Cheers.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ray Smartphone.
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thanks for the prompt reply -- that's what I was afraid, and it sure pays to be careful
speaking of which, sometimes you have to take a punt
don't know what it's reputation is like, but I've found what appears to be a listing of relevant files' links to storage sites FileCrop -- though it's hard to know exact details of what they are just from an abbreviated name, and the names don't really link on Google to any discussion of them
Sheesh!!
thanks again
Hello, I got a phone which doesn't have polish language. How can I install it? Do I need to flash a ROM which does have more languages? Or maybe there's none available?
Ok, so I managed to do it myself. By installing AOSP since apparently Lenovo doesn't support my language.
I was running Android 4.2.1 (ROW) with a ROM that was probably dated at 2014 (the last part of the ROM name started with "14" instead of "13"). It looked like there would be many complications but I've done it Here's how:
1. Install QuBex-ROM using Manufacturing Flash Tool (here's how - but URLs aren't working so I just googled them and downloaded them from somewhere else) and therefore upgrade to Android 4.3
2. Use K900 Unlocker to unlock bootloader.
3. Install TWRP and AOSP as described in here.
Hope it helps someone
Hello, Im looking for advice or a point in the right direction of upgrading android from 4.4.2 to at least 7 on a chinese tablet model SMMS8H3G . Alps mt8312c. Build Id ALPS.KK1.MP7.V1.44. kERNAL ARCH IS ARM71 VERSION 3.4.67.
i ALREADY HAVE IT ROOTED, just looking to try to upgrade the android version for compatibility with newer applications. Any advice or push in the direction of an accomplished rom would be much appreciated.
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Schweddybawls said:
Hello, Im looking for advice or a point in the right direction of upgrading android from 4.4.2 to at least 7 on a chinese tablet model SMMS8H3G . Alps mt8312c. Build Id ALPS.KK1.MP7.V1.44. kERNAL ARCH IS ARM71 VERSION 3.4.67.
i ALREADY HAVE IT ROOTED, just looking to try to upgrade the android version for compatibility with newer applications. Any advice or push in the direction of an accomplished rom would be much appreciated.
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Hi there,
Since its a GENERIC TABLET made by an unknown Chinese manufacturer, it's impossible to get a firmware update. The best way is for you to create a custom version of android using LINEAGE OS, and also porting a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP. But even though you have successfully created the OS you might not be able to install it on your Chinese Tablet.
Anyways if something happened during the process here's the link to download the stock firmware for that tablet :
https://www.cfirmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=8942
USE SPFLASH TOOL TO install the firmware since it is an MTK device.
Sincerely
KISB2173
Yeah i started to go that route but have been unable to find a recovery for it or a lineage version for it. is it possible to use a twrp and linage for a different but similiar tablet?
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Schweddybawls said:
Yeah i started to go that route but have been unable to find a recovery for it or a lineage version for it. is it possible to use a twrp and linage for a different but similiar tablet?
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Hi there,
Yeah Twrp is just a recovery software, and Lineage is just a custom ROM, so you can use it on a different tablet. But again you have to port those two software for it to work.
However you can research it on google to see how to port them on different phones or tablets.
Sincerely
KIBS2173
I just purchased from eBay a Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8343). It appears to be a stock international model. I'm trying to update its stock ROM from 8.0.0 (47.1.A.2.313) to the latest Pie build available.
The phone itself reports there are no system updates available. Xperia Companion also reports I am running the latest available software.
Is there any way I can force an update to Pie without rooting the device?
liteon163 said:
I just purchased from eBay a Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8343). It appears to be a stock international model. I'm trying to update its stock ROM from 8.0.0 (47.1.A.2.313) to the latest Pie build available.
The phone itself reports there are no system updates available. Xperia Companion also reports I am running the latest available software.
Is there any way I can force an update to Pie without rooting the device?
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Yes, you need to do some searching though.
There is a program called xperifirm, that you can download the latest firmware (software), and another tool called newflasher, that you use to install it. Good luck, happy searching.
Hi,
My small contribution... Google "xpericheck" and you will access the full list of available updates based on your precise model.
I finally got around to this. After reading a few additional pages here and there, I eventually was able to download and install the latest Bell Mobility (CA) Pie firmware and am now setting up the phone to my preferences.
Thanks for the help!
Strange thing - the Bell Mobility firmware keeps re-enabling Google Chrome and Duo, even after I manually disable them. If this behavior continues, I guess I'll try the Freedom CA firmware to see if it's improved in this regard.
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?
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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.
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Then you have to compile it at your own: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943625