Is it possible to flash a Lenovo A806 phone with a ROM that's not from Lenovo?
I want to take the stock ROM and replace it with a pure Android 4.4.2 Rom.
Basically, change the OS to pure android and away from Lenovo.
Thanks
Troy
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Okay,
Follow up question.
Can I flash the A806 with a MTK6592 ROM?
Flashing a ROM
So did I put this in the wrong thread?
No body here knows about flashing ROM's?
Where should I ask this question to get an answer?
Thanks
For flashing and rooting search for A806 + root in XDA forums, there is separate thread about rooting where I also posted link to my blog where is English how to root it and flash custom recovery so you can flash any ROM. As for clean Android see below.
there is AOSP Beta 1 (ported VIVO?) Kit Kat ROM available for A806 and A808T in one package released few days ago, more info in this thread:
http://bbs.lenovo.com/a8/t476045/
here is untouched ZIP file with AOSP ROM for A808T and A806 reuploaded by me:
http://www.mirrorupload.net/file/JC2BS6QC/#!Lenovo_A808T_AND_A806_AOSP_BETA1.zip
don't use OTA automatic update after flashing this ROM!
Xposed still should not work, gestures on switched off black screen should not work, except Weather and some Mobile phone assistant (flashing tools?) ROM should be pure Kit Kat without Lenovo stuff since it's ported from VIVO phone (?)
there should be also some issue with notification bar freezing phone when opening Wifi settings, here is patch for it (although I red about different issue about reported wrong storage capacity 8GB instead of 16GB) untouched reuploaded by me
http://www.mirrorupload.net/file/NHQXFMVZ/#!zip
for issue with Wifi disconnecting in Advanced wifi settings you should set ALWAYS connected, no energy saving or anything
I haven't tested this ROM, so use it on your own risk, more info from people who used it are in thread linked in beginning of my post but I tried to summarize all information on first 17 pages of that thread. I am still waiting for someone to test it on A806 and give me feedback, I don't feel that adveturous to reinstall everything.
Thanks,
Could you answer my questions?
Thanks
I also having problem to flash A806. It's from china. Most of the apps using china character.
I manage to flash a ROM suing SP tool and rom from needrom dot com.
Q&A for [Official] Acer Liquid E3 / E380 / ALE3
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CWM recovery method?
tiliarou said:
Updated yesterday to KK and it seems to work quite well !
I tried using OTA voodoo rootkeeper but it failed to restore the root after update so I used the CWM recovery method and it worked great.
One annoying thing is that I cannot quickly switch the sim card I want to use while in the SMS app. I used to dropdown the notification bar and there were 3 buttons to choose (sim 1, sim 2, always ask).
Now I have to dropdown notif bar, expand settings, click on the Message icon and change the behaviour for sending SMS... Very annoying !!!
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Hi everybody!
Like everyone else I had lost root after updating to KitKat. I also tried to recover it with OTA Rootkeeper, but it wasn´t possible.
So what exactely is meant by the before mentioned "CWM recovery method"? I´d really like root back, but nothing is said/written about what to do AFTER having updated to KitKat.
Every answer is very much appreciated.
THX
bruceboss said:
Hi everybody!
Like everyone else I had lost root after updating to KitKat. I also tried to recover it with OTA Rootkeeper, but it wasn´t possible.
So what exactely is meant by the before mentioned "CWM recovery method"? I´d really like root back, but nothing is said/written about what to do AFTER having updated to KitKat.
Every answer is very much appreciated.
THX
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It is as simple as reading the topic start / first post!
Just use the Flash / CWM method like aways/before!?
So download my (or your) scatter file and CWM recovery by vache (or Carlivs CTR) and flash it with SP Flash Tool (older version) etc. and install SuperSU from ZIP (SD) in your new CWM recovery.
Great!
hackwerk said:
It is as simple as reading the topic start / first post!
Just use the Flash / CWM method like aways/before!?
So download my (or your) scatter file and CWM recovery by vache (or Carlivs CTR) and flash it with SP Flash Tool (older version) etc. and install SuperSU from ZIP (SD) in your new CWM recovery.
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Thx Hackwerk!
I thought so, but wanted to be sure.
I usually use One-Click-methods, but none is working for KitKat so far.
Thx again!
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hackwerk said:
It is as simple as reading the topic start / first post!
Just use the Flash / CWM method like aways/before!?
So download my (or your) scatter file and CWM recovery by vache (or Carlivs CTR) and flash it with SP Flash Tool (older version) etc. and install SuperSU from ZIP (SD) in your new CWM recovery.
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WOW!!!
That was simple indeed!!!
Got root!
Thx a lot!!!!
Root Acer liquid e380
Ola
pode me ajudar por favor
estou a tentar fazer root no acer liquid E3 mais não funciona e não sei porque ja tentei com muitos programas e nada , pode me ajudar ?
Acer e3 4.4.2
I have the single sim version (1gb of ram) in the UK on Three network. I still have not had the kitkat update and many on the Acer forum haven't. If & when I do what is the best way to root it as I'd like to try out an app the supports part of the memory card to be used as RAM. Assuming these actualy work that is.
Edit:- just seen post above about rooting. Are the memory card to ram apps any good?
Thanks.
Kitkat already available in Belgium?
I've seen numerous post of people claiming they have gotten the kitkat update for acer liquid e380 in Belgium. I own the single-sim version and also live in Belgium but still haven't gotten any update notification. If I check for updates it says that I'm up-to-date. What is going? Hasn't it rolled out for everyone in Belgium yet?
how can I root ACER E3 _ E380 with KitKat 4.4.2
Hi,
how can I root the newest version of Acer E3 / E380 KitKat 4.4.2. ?
Thank you
ACER_E380 said:
Hi,
how can I root the newest version of Acer E3 / E380 KitKat 4.4.2. ?
Thank you
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Read post #3 above. Someone already explained how to.
4.4.2 Update Single Sim UK on Three
Does anyone know who is holding up the update for the single sim uk Acer E3.
Build number:- Acer_AV052_E380_1.006.00_EMEA_3UKs
Three say they have not yet recieved it from Acer. Would this be true?
That's the build number I had on three,that's not even the most up to date jellybean build,I flashed the 1.016.00 gen1 build from the development thread and that jb build was so much better than the three UK build,it also had the kitkat ota ready to go on first boot after flash
Hi Gary,
That's a Three branded build. I think officially you should ask Three for the upgrade. Unofficially I am quite sure you should be able to upgrade to the GEN1 release using the instructions in the thread.
Regards,
Nika.
1.016.0 ?! I'm on 1.005.0, is something wrong with my device? It still says up-to-date.
Acer_AV052_E380_1.005.0_EMEA_BGCs
Btw, will I void my warranty when flashing an official rom? I'm not new to flashing, but because I haven't flashed anything on an acer device I'm pretty much lost already, and I don't want to brick my acer either.
Diddover said:
1.016.0 ?! I'm on 1.005.0, is something wrong with my device? It still says up-to-date.
Acer_AV052_E380_1.005.0_EMEA_BGCs
Btw, will I void my warranty when flashing an official rom? I'm not new to flashing, but because I haven't flashed anything on an acer device I'm pretty much lost already, and I don't want to brick my acer either.
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BGCs = Belgacom Single SIM device. It's under control by Belgacom, so please contact them if you want an official upgrade. Can't say anything about warranty. I would expect that if a flash causes a system to fail it would not be covered by warranty...what they do when the original BGCs ROM is not on it when you have another issue, I don't know either... sorry...(officially they would always be allowed to deny warranty as soon as you start doing stuff like this I guess)
Diddover said:
1.016.0 ?! I'm on 1.005.0, is something wrong with my device? It still says up-to-date.
Acer_AV052_E380_1.005.0_EMEA_BGCs
Btw, will I void my warranty when flashing an official rom? I'm not new to flashing, but because I haven't flashed anything on an acer device I'm pretty much lost already, and I don't want to brick my acer either.
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Yes you will void you're warranty flashing the Roms from these two threads as you need root and a custom recovery,and yes this acer had me stumped for a while but actually this device is the most simple device to flash that I've had,using sp flash tool it's all done effortlessly in just a few clicks in just a few minutes,I've bricked my device so many times
Flash it is then
Ok I want to flash to unbranded latest firmware, or newer Jellybean & the OTA kitkat if you guys will help.
I have:- SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1344.0.212, USB VCOM Driver MT6589 & I've just downloaded 635475739172038202_OTA_Acer_1.0_AV052_A but this from from under Hackwerks sig so this is the duo 4.4.2 firmware. Mine is the 1gb single sim model. Is this the same or will I need different firmware.
A dumpties how to would be great. I am competent in these thing if shown how to do them. Last phone I flashed was Sony K750i !
Garyg124 said:
Ok I want to flash to unbranded latest firmware, or newer Jellybean & the OTA kitkat if you guys will help.
I have:- SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1344.0.212, USB VCOM Driver MT6589 & I've just downloaded 635475739172038202_OTA_Acer_1.0_AV052_A but this from from under Hackwerks sig so this is the duo 4.4.2 firmware. Mine is the 1gb single sim model. Is this the same or will I need different firmware.
A dumpties how to would be great. I am competent in these thing if shown how to do them. Last phone I flashed was Sony K750i !
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You have same phone as me,here's how I killed two birds with one stone with regards latest jellybean and kitkat,I created folder on desktop and called it acer tools so sp flashtool would find it easy,then I downloaded the latest jellybean Rom which vache posted on page 28 of the dev thread and copied it to the folder acer tools,then downloaded the supersu zip and placed it in my folder,then downloaded vache's cwm and Carliv touch recovery and placed in folder,fire up sp flash tool and do not connect phone to pc just yet,click on the word scatter file then to the left find you're folder and click on you're downloaded Rom and click scatter file then click open at the bottom,it should all then load up,now click download,now,with you're phone switched off(blue led) connect to pc,watch the loading bar and wait for green circle,all done!,reboot and you will have latest jellybean Rom with the kitkat update ready and waiting
Nearly there !
OK I now have all the downloads you mentioned from the sources you did.
I unzipped the rom file.
So I click on Scatter Loading on the right & load that txt file in the rom folder. All the files load in the bottom window all ticked.
Does the phone need to be rooted first?
Where does Acer E380 - Recovery - Carliv Touch Recovery 2.5 & Acer E380 - Recovery - CWM 6.0.5.0 by vache come in play in all of this?
I need to know how to turn my phone off with the blue LED. (is this USB de-bug mode)
Does it all sound good so far?
Garyg124 said:
OK I now have all the downloads you mentioned from the sources you did.
I unzipped the rom file.
So I click on Scatter Loading on the right & load that txt file in the rom folder. All the files load in the bottom window all ticked.
Does the phone need to be rooted first?
Where does Acer E380 - Recovery - Carliv Touch Recovery 2.5 & Acer E380 - Recovery - CWM 6.0.5.0 by vache come in play in all of this?
I need to know how to turn my phone off with the blue LED. (is this USB de-bug mode)
Does it all sound good so far?
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I never unzipped the Rom,just copied the download to my folder,now you ask,I'm not sure about root,this method completely flashed a totally bricked phone so I assume root does not matter because when you do this the New Rom is unrooted with stock recovery hence the custom recovery downloads needed for when Rom is flashed,the blue led appears after you have just plain and simply powered you're phone off and plugged it into pc after clicking on download,once Rom is successfully flashed go back into sp flash tool(download hackwerks scatter file) and load hackwerks scatterfile like before then tick the recovery box,then click on the word recovery and load one of the custom recoveries you downloaded then click download,plug in you're switched off phone,blue led will show and sp tool will do its thing,you will then have Rom with custom recovery,place supersu zip on sd card and flash it from recovery then you are also rooted but if you decide to update to kitkat you must flash back stock recovery
flash
I couldn't get the flash programming to recognise the zip file, so had to unzip.
I'm not too bothered about root after its all done, as my Lloyd's banking app won't work.
So I won't really need the other files will I?
I need someone to help me port a custom recovery to my device: Blu Life One 2015. All I really need is a stock ROM. I am on a Google+ page and tons of people bricked their devices because they installed a stagefright update OTA while rooted. I know it seems obvious and they shouldve unrooted first, but these people paid good money for their phones and the manufacturers aren't helping at all., let alone just releasing the stock rom So, is there anyone out there who could help me. I'd be happy to send you any data you need just keep in mind, I can't use any recovery or ROM to do this.
beep.... need it too
Nomiga217 said:
I need someone to help me port a custom recovery to my device: Blu Life One 2015. All I really need is a stock ROM. I am on a Google+ page and tons of people bricked their devices because they installed a stagefright update OTA while rooted. I know it seems obvious and they shouldve unrooted first, but these people paid good money for their phones and the manufacturers aren't helping at all., let alone just releasing the stock rom So, is there anyone out there who could help me. I'd be happy to send you any data you need just keep in mind, I can't use any recovery or ROM to do this.
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Finally I found the stock rom...
Find me in XDA BLU Life One 2015 X010Q Stock ROM
more blue life one - x010q woes
davidequiz said:
Finally I found the stock rom...
Find me in XDA BLU Life One 2015 X010Q Stock ROM
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Hey - followed the old thread after I pulled my bricked life one out of a drawer.
Yeah I rooted mine, Yeah it went into a boot loop after the OTA attempt.
Yeah, I spent hours on the phone with Blu...
So here is what is different for me
1) after loading a pc with the qualcom drivers, and qfil program, and the V17 rom - the device does not communicate over usb. (so these tools are useless to me)
2) it no longer boot loops, and ends up after a couple of minutes in ktu84p recovery. The recovery does have an update from sd card option.
Anyone have an update for this method?
If not suggest how to make one from the V17 image?
or
Advise how to get USB working?
Thanks!
Hi,
my phone (NGM Forward Art) doesn't support Bluetooth Smart because of Android 4.2.2.
I found that it's a clone of Gionee P4 and that stock KitKat ROM is available for it.
So I'd like to flash Gionee P4 KitKat ROM on my phone.
I downloaded the required software. But I need to know if a (possible) different partitions scheme can cause issues during/after the update (e.g. bootloop, ...).
Unfortunately I see no CWM recovery for my phone; so I think a nandroid backup is not possible...
I'll greatly appreciate your help, thank you!
Armando
P.s. I think I'll have just to annotate IMEIs, WiFi and bluetooth MAC addresses to be able to restore them after the update.
I just updated the recovery by using the CWM recovery image available for Gionee phone.
So now I'm able to make a nandroidbackup. So I'm going to make a full backup before trying to flash the Gionee ROM...
OK, the update went fine.
Hi, i have the same problem.
I want to upgrade my Ngm Art from Android 4.2 to 4.4 (or more). Could you help me?
I didn't understand some passages.
I'd like to know if you followed a tutorial and from where you downloaded the files (if it is possible with link) because I found some tutorials but I'm not sure that they work (I found rom until Android 5.1).
Thanks.
ps: are you italian?
ArmaBene said:
OK, the update went fine.
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I did it!
I installed Android 5.1 but i have problem with GPS.
The gps does not find any satellites, you've had the same problem?
You know how I can fix it?
I'm thinking of to do a reset or change rom.
Help me.
Hi Zano_22,
to have no BT and GPS issues I'd suggest to stay with PussyCat ROM (Lollipop based) or Kitkat 4.4.4 by NFS GHOST.
Anyway a few days ago a new ROM has been made available: CyanogenMod 13 For GIONEE P4/ WALTON GH2/QMOBILE I6. It's Marshmallow based and according to the description both GPS and Bluetooth work flawlessly. The only bug is related to 2G/3G switch (and VPN that I don't bother about...).
Maybe it's worth trying it. I tested many ROMs but... If you find it working as expected I also could switch from PussyCat to CyanogenMod 13...
Ciao!
Armando
I just realized that BT doesn't work as expected on PussyCat ROM.
So I switched back to Kitkat 4.4.4 by NFS GHOST: I think it's the best ROM currently available for Gionee P4 and clones...
I hope it helps.
I recently purchased a Sky Device 5.0W (chinese phone). I already rooted it. It has android 4.4.2 running. Im new to this. I would like to know if i can install a custom rom to this phone and how to go about doing this. Ive searched on the internetm but no luck. Is there a generic rom like Cyna CM or anything i can do to this? thank you
marcus44 said:
I recently purchased a Sky Device 5.0W (chinese phone). I already rooted it. It has android 4.4.2 running. Im new to this. I would like to know if i can install a custom rom to this phone and how to go about doing this. Ive searched on the internetm but no luck. Is there a generic rom like Cyna CM or anything i can do to this? thank you
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No. There are no ROMs for this device. No one has built a custom ROM for it because it is not a popular brand. Now you can install a custom CWM recovery. Use MTK Droid Tools to do create one, then flash it with SPF Tool. Once, you've got CWM on there, you can root it by installing a SuperSu zip from the SD card while in recovery.
But unfortunately, there are no custom ROMs available that you can install.
I dont know if you still have the device, but I am currently working on a nougat resurrection remix rom for this device. So far I managed to get twrp 3.2.1 running on this phone with storage and adb working, ill update you when im finished making the rom boot.
I.l3oss said:
I dont know if you still have the device, but I am currently working on a nougat resurrection remix rom for this device. So far I managed to get twrp 3.2.1 running on this phone with storage and adb working, ill update you when im finished making the rom boot.
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Why not post the TWRP image for the device if you have created one? People who have the device would find it helpful.
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need sky 5.0w rom
good day did you ever find the sky 5.0w mtk6580 rom? if so please mail me the download link im also looking for it my email is [email protected]
please send me a copy of this firmware asap
Good Day. Did you find the Rom of Sky MTK6580?
I need urgently this firmware.
My email [email protected]
Thanks so much.
djdeld said:
good day did you ever find the sky 5.0w mtk6580 rom? if so please mail me the download link im also looking for it my email is [email protected]
please send me a copy of this firmware asap
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Use the firmware from Sky Platinum 5.0+ is 6580 processor.