I bought a BLU Vivo ONE from Best Buy the other day and was able to purge most of the adware through the typical adb shell methodology to disable it for the currently running user without physically removing it from the device. However, it still has some really nasty hangups, like secretly blocking Netflix from accessing the remote server in an attempt to push the Amazon Prime Video app that it shipped with. Do we have any idea what this phone is a knock off of? I'd like to get my hands on an original pristine firmware from a non-advertisement subsidized version of this phone and flash that with SP Flash Tool. I did find the scatter file for the BLU Vivo ONE Plus which is also an MT6739 with a slightly bigger screen, etc. and was able to take a backup using SP Flash Tool. I would like to get TWRP or something on there so that I can flash Magisk as a starting point, but ultimately a non-ad subsidized firmware would be ideal. I haven't had an android phone since the original Droid Incredible, so this is all new to me again. Also, the phone is running Nougat 7.1.1.
Alright, Netflix is working fine now for some reason, but it's still not rooted yet. Any ideas on how to root this phone? Does the community avoid the MT6739 for some reason?
illuminarok said:
Alright, Netflix is working fine now for some reason, but it's still not rooted yet. Any ideas on how to root this phone? Does the community avoid the MT6739 for some reason?
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I have the one plus. Any idea how to root?
illuminarok said:
I did find the scatter file for the BLU Vivo ONE Plus which is also an MT6739 with a slightly bigger screen, etc. and was able to take a backup using SP Flash Tool. I would like to get TWRP or something on there so that I can flash Magisk as a starting point, but ultimately a non-ad subsidized firmware would be ideal. I haven't had an android phone since the original Droid Incredible, so this is all new to me again. Also, the phone is running Nougat 7.1.1.
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About TWRP question:
1- is need anyone with experience (or courage to do) to flash stock files with SPFT.
I saw that you were able to do a backup with SPFT. Then you will be able to flash the test file.
2- is need know if need unlock bootloader or not.
The first moment NO UNLOCK! If the file test not boot so is need Unlock to know if work file test.
3- I not need phone in my hands. But is very easy and fast solving issues when have its.
Because is more easy to repair phone if anything wrong happens. So the risk and responsability is of the user!!
Specifications Vivo One V0270WW
Dimensions: 70.2 x 148.4 x 9.8 mm
Weight: 162 g
SoC: MediaTek MT6739
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 1300 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: PowerVR GE8100, 570 MHz
RAM: 2 GB, 667 MHz
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps
SIM card: Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM / microSD
Wi-Fi: b, g, n, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Stock ROM: BLU_V0270WW_V7.1.1.04.01_REPAIR.rar (1.7GB)
thanks to William Smith
If anyone can try flashing the TWRP test file so PM me and I can create its!
van131 said:
I have the one plus. Any idea how to root?
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Update
Specifications Vivo One Plus V0290WW
Dimensions: 76.7 x 164.8 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 173 g
SoC: MediaTek MT6739
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 1300 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: PowerVR GE8100, 570 MHz
RAM: 2 GB, 667 MHz
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 6 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps
SIM card: Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM / microSD
Wi-Fi: b, g, n, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Stock ROM:
BLU_V0290WW_V7.1.1.04.03_GENERIC_08-06-2018_19-02.rar (1.21GB)
thanks to William Smith
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I cannot find the Vivo One Plus stock ROM. So you need make the backup directly from your phone!!
If you know so.... But if you not know, ask illuminarok to do.
After that we make something for your phone. Remember, before anything, we need know if the kernel is same or not!
That's more security!!
I also have a "One Plus", which is apparently a BestBuy exclusive. It seems to be pretty much identical to the "One" but with larger screen and battery. I may have the courage to do some experimentation if properly guided. I sure would like to root this bad boy!
lopestom said:
About TWRP question:
1- is need anyone with experience (or courage to do) to flash stock files with SPFT.
I saw that you were able to do a backup with SPFT. Then you will be able to flash the test file.
2- is need know if need unlock bootloader or not.
The first moment NO UNLOCK! If the file test not boot so is need Unlock to know if work file test.
3- I not need phone in my hands. But is very easy and fast solving issues when have its.
Because is more easy to repair phone if anything wrong happens. So the risk and responsability is of the user!!
Specifications Vivo One V0270WW
Dimensions: 70.2 x 148.4 x 9.8 mm
Weight: 162 g
SoC: MediaTek MT6739
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 1300 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: PowerVR GE8100, 570 MHz
RAM: 2 GB, 667 MHz
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps
SIM card: Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM / microSD
Wi-Fi: b, g, n, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Stock ROM: BLU_V0270WW_V7.1.1.04.01_REPAIR.rar (1.7GB)
thanks to William Smith
If anyone can try flashing the TWRP test file so PM me and I can create its!
I cannot find the Vivo One Plus stock ROM. So you need make the backup directly from your phone!!
If you know so.... But if you not know, ask illuminarok to do.
After that we make something for your phone. Remember, before anything, we need know if the kernel is same or not!
That's more security!!
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Instructions for install TWRP
Update 18-10-13
TWRP for BLU Vivo ONE - V0270WW (MT6739) was done!
Requirements: Stock ROM V7.1.1.04.04
WARNING:
Code:
Before install TWRP, copy with application backup&restore all
contacts, msgs, calls, all that you want, etc.... to your PC
and after you can restore that with same application.
After install TWRP is need copy SuperSu or Magisk to
your Internal Storage or MicroSDCard. So after that
you can install SuperSu or Magisk to start ROM.
You need unlock bootloader by adb-fastboot. Follow this intructions => SIMILAR BOOTLOADER UNLOCK
Obviously you should know about the issue that unlocking the bootloader there will be a full reset on the phone.
You can flash TWRP with adb-fastboot or SPFT: Instructions for Flash stock recovery or Custom recovery MEDIATEK devices only
In addition, after installing TWRP you must choose the WIPE-FORMAT DATA option so that Custom Recovery can "see" the MicroSD card. Then there will be a total reset on the phone.
Thanks to tester angel martinez martinez from G+.
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Update post #4: I not know if the file is the ROM so need confirm:
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I sent you a private message. If you can answer in hangouts it will be good!
damnmachine said:
I also have a "One Plus", which is apparently a BestBuy exclusive. It seems to be pretty much identical to the "One" but with larger screen and battery. I may have the courage to do some experimentation if properly guided. I sure would like to root this bad boy!
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lopestom said:
You need unlock bootloader by adb-fastboot. Follow this intructions => SIMILAR BOOTLOADER UNLOCK
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Are you saying that unlocking the bootloader for the Blu Vivo One is as simple as using adb to issue the command: fastboot oem unlock? If so, I can pick one up cheap to play with.
PLZ Help
Hi guys, im new here but not so new in this world of androids and stuff, I´ve flash and successfully various androids but now i dont know what happen... Im from Venezuela so sorry for my english, I know it´s not the best jeje...
First of all, A client bring me this phone (Blu One Vivo - V0270WW) with problemas in the back camera, when she enters in the camera aplicattion, automatically it opens the front camera whithout opcion of change it, even the "flash" button appears xd, it´s like the software thinks that he is in the back camera but shows you the front camera.
Seeing this I went to Download the correct firmware for this phone, wich casually is the same one than the link commented post above me. I download the last SP Flash Tool (5.1836) opened the scatter file, remove the opcion of preloader (automatically the programs set in download only) with the correct drivers so I press the start button, power off the phone, coneccted and everything seems right in the flash procedure, when ended I see that the normal reboot dont occurred, seeing this i try to turn it on by the regular way, with the button, but nothing happen...
Now the phone it´s totally black, when I connect it to the battery the light of charging tuns on but nothing else, nothing on the screen. If i conect the phone into my pc the drivers appears but it conects and disconnect between 2-3 minutes the flash tool recieve information from the chip, it seems that the firmware doesnt work right... I dont know plz help me guys x_x :crying::crying::crying:
Yeap... That's simple!
mn1968 said:
Are you saying that unlocking the bootloader for the Blu Vivo One is as simple as using adb to issue the command: fastboot oem unlock? If so, I can pick one up cheap to play with.
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May be the hardware problem. If you can't solve with software stock ROM.
Other way: open the back piece in the phone for look if any camera have disconnected part. Generally users drop the phone....
Qamalion said:
First of all, A client bring me this phone (Blu One Vivo - V0270WW) with problemas in the back camera, when she enters in the camera aplicattion, automatically it opens the front camera whithout opcion of change it, even the "flash" button appears xd, it´s like the software thinks that he is in the back camera but shows you the front camera.
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You can using the preloader without problem. The point is not using FORMAT+FIRMWARE UPGRADE or FORMAT+DOWNLOAD options!!
Qamalion said:
Seeing this I went to Download the correct firmware for this phone, wich casually is the same one than the link commented post above me. I download the last SP Flash Tool (5.1836) opened the scatter file, remove the opcion of preloader (automatically the programs set in download only)....
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You can flash stock ROM again and pressing constantly the POWER+VOL+(-) or only POWER or only VOL+(-).
Look if battery can charge. That's important to preloader connect phone with PC. You can using DOWNLOAD and/or FIRMWARE UPGRADE options.
Other way, but no good: FORMAT+ (options).... But tge phone can lost IMEIs!
Qamalion said:
Now the phone it´s totally black, when I connect it to the battery the light of charging tuns on but nothing else, nothing on the screen. If i conect the phone into my pc the drivers appears but it conects and disconnect between 2-3 minutes the flash tool recieve information from the chip, it seems that the firmware doesnt work right... I dont know plz help me guys x_x :crying::crying::crying:
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Sent from my BLUBOO Xtouch using XDA Labs
Done!!!!
Done!! Casually, I select firmware upgrade with all the files selected, click on start button, connect the phone and the process star with total normality, when it ends I see that, again, the normal reboot doesnt ocurred, so i went to press the power button and the phone starts with total normality. Really Really grateful with you, and yes, It´s a hardware problem, the problem with the camera continues
lopestom said:
May be the hardware problem. If you can't solve with software stock ROM.
Other way: open the back piece in the phone for look if any camera have disconnected part. Generally users drop the phone....
You can using the preloader without problem. The point is not using FORMAT+FIRMWARE UPGRADE or FORMAT+DOWNLOAD options!!
You can flash stock ROM again and pressing constantly the POWER+VOL+(-) or only POWER or only VOL+(-).
Look if battery can charge. That's important to preloader connect phone with PC. You can using DOWNLOAD and/or FIRMWARE UPGRADE options.
Other way, but no good: FORMAT+ (options).... But tge phone can lost IMEIs!
Sent from my BLUBOO Xtouch using XDA Labs
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lopestom said:
May be the hardware problem. If you can't solve with software stock ROM.
Other way: open the back piece in the phone for look if any camera have disconnected part. Generally users drop the phone....
You can using the preloader without problem. The point is not using FORMAT+FIRMWARE UPGRADE or FORMAT+DOWNLOAD options!!
You can flash stock ROM again and pressing constantly the POWER+VOL+(-) or only POWER or only VOL+(-).
Look if battery can charge. That's important to preloader connect phone with PC. You can using DOWNLOAD and/or FIRMWARE UPGRADE options.
Other way, but no good: FORMAT+ (options).... But tge phone can lost IMEIs!
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I have the twrp on my vivo one...my question is if I do a format -data it wipes my internal storage and I can't find the SuperSU zip to flash next. If I reboot the phone the recovery is replaced with stock. Of course my isn't rooted. Help!!!
Plumbwildz said:
I have the twrp on my vivo one...my question is if I do a format -data it wipes my internal storage and I can't find the SuperSU zip to flash next. If I reboot the phone the recovery is replaced with stock. Of course my isn't rooted. Help!!!
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Obviously you can using the Microsd with magisk. Can flash again the TWRP file... So install and ROM start with Root. After that TWRP fixed in your phone!
Well, using TWRP if no look Microsd so you need in the option WIPE-FORMAT DATA (this wipe data correctly). If TWRP can look the Microsd so easy install magisk.
Other same situation happened /solved here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/tank-xtreme-pro-recovery-t3716211/post77201956
Sent from my BLUBOO Xtouch using XDA Labs
Hi, i was wondering if you could help me with TWRP recovery for my device too. I use Tecno Pouvoir 2, it has the same chipset as the above phone but it runs Android Oreo OS. my kernel is 4.4.95+...... Thanks
The firmware is not flashing at all . It's saying boot verification is enabled in sp flash tool
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I have the vivo one plus
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I'm going insane. I lost nvram...yay... Flashed wrong preloader . Even tried porting firmware
Custom kernel
illuminarok said:
I bought a BLU Vivo ONE from Best Buy the other day and was able to purge most of the adware through the typical adb shell methodology to disable it for the currently running user without physically removing it from the device. However, it still has some really nasty hangups, like secretly blocking Netflix from accessing the remote server in an attempt to push the Amazon Prime Video app that it shipped with. Do we have any idea what this phone is a knock off of? I'd like to get my hands on an original pristine firmware from a non-advertisement subsidized version of this phone and flash that with SP Flash Tool. I did find the scatter file for the BLU Vivo ONE Plus which is also an MT6739 with a slightly bigger screen, etc. and was able to take a backup using SP Flash Tool. I would like to get TWRP or something on there so that I can flash Magisk as a starting point, but ultimately a non-ad subsidized firmware would be ideal. I haven't had an android phone since the original Droid Incredible, so this is all new to me again. Also, the phone is running Nougat 7.1.1.
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hi please, I need a custom kernel for the blu vivo one, I have twrp flashed and supersu flashed too?
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My allwinner A10 tablet came pre-rooted or so I thought. I installed CWM v6.1.0.2 via the terminal emulator but wasn't able to reboot back to my OS.
I then wiped cache partition and wiped data, it would not allow me to wipe the dalvik cache.
At the end of each process I see:
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount/cache/recovery/log
Also for /last-log of the two above.
I have got an A10 cm10 rom which I have tried to install via the external sd but no luck.
Any help would be appreciated as I have no clue what I can do next.
Do you know the model or make of your device? What are all of the specs? If you have that information I can probably lead you to a support forum for your device.
I recently recovered my A10 device flashing a .img of a totally different A10 tablet and most of my tablets features work. I tried flashing 100 other .img files and none of those worked correctly.
Where did you get that CWM file? Was it CWM that was specific for A10 devices? You can't just flash any recovery to your device and expect it to work.
Your issue is likely that the CWM is not for your device or it's just having issues with your device. I'm using CWM 6.0.1.1 for Allwinner A10 ICS. I got it onto my device using a simple one click method, but in order for you to use it you have to be on a rom that at least boots up with the display working.
Once you give me information on your device I can try searching for some .img files for you to flash onto your device with Livesuit. If you're lucky enough you'll get one that is specific for your device, if your not so lucky you're going to be breaking your head trying to find a rom that at least boots up with most features working. It's a lesson learned, don't mess with your device unless you have the necessary resources as a backup in the event that something goes wrong.
Hi, thanks for the reply, unfortunately I don't know the make. When it is connected to the PC it shows as BC1077. It came in a completely unmarked box. Here are the specs:
• 10-inch TFT LCD capacitive touch screen
• 1024 x 800 pixels display resolution
• Android 4.0 operating system
• CPU: Allwinner A10 1.5GHz
• RAM: DDR III 1GB
• WiFi: 54Mbps 802.11B/G
• Lan: 10/100M Ethernet Access
• Built-in Micro-SD card slot up to 32GB
• Built-in G-Sensor
• Supports external 3G devices.
• Built-in 1.3 megapixels digital camera
• Built-in 8GB memory
• Plays AVI,RM/ RMVB,FLV,MPG4 - 1,MPEG – 2 video format files
• Plays MP3,WMA,AAC,AC3,WAV audio format files
• Picture browsing of JPEG,BMP,GIF,PNG,TIFF format files
• Built-in 7000mAh Li-poly battery
• 3.5mm earphone socket
• 1 x USB ports
. 1 x Mini USB port
. 1x HDMI port
. Watt speakers
• Android keyboard and Google keyboard input
• Multi-language support
. Battery Life: 6-8 Hours
I got the CWM 6.0.1.2 from here it was meant to be specific to A10's.
Problem is I have no drivers so I cannot see it in windows either.
karlos65 said:
Hi, thanks for the reply, unfortunately I don't know the make. When it is connected to the PC it shows as BC1077. It came in a completely unmarked box. Here are the specs:
• 10-inch TFT LCD capacitive touch screen
• 1024 x 800 pixels display resolution
• Android 4.0 operating system
• CPU: Allwinner A10 1.5GHz
• RAM: DDR III 1GB
• WiFi: 54Mbps 802.11B/G
• Lan: 10/100M Ethernet Access
• Built-in Micro-SD card slot up to 32GB
• Built-in G-Sensor
• Supports external 3G devices.
• Built-in 1.3 megapixels digital camera
• Built-in 8GB memory
• Plays AVI,RM/ RMVB,FLV,MPG4 - 1,MPEG – 2 video format files
• Plays MP3,WMA,AAC,AC3,WAV audio format files
• Picture browsing of JPEG,BMP,GIF,PNG,TIFF format files
• Built-in 7000mAh Li-poly battery
• 3.5mm earphone socket
• 1 x USB ports
. 1 x Mini USB port
. 1x HDMI port
. Watt speakers
• Android keyboard and Google keyboard input
• Multi-language support
. Battery Life: 6-8 Hours
Problem is I have no drivers so I cannot see it in windows either.
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Okay, if we both search we'll find the device faster.
Go to the following link and try to find your device or a device with similar specs: http://www.slatedroid.com/forum/274-allwinner-a10-cpu-devices/
Android1993 said:
Okay, if we both search we'll find the device faster.
Go to the following link and try to find your device or a device with similar specs: http://www.slatedroid.com/forum/274-allwinner-a10-cpu-devices/
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Again thanks for the help, where is the spec for all the models on those pages?
karlos65 said:
Again thanks for the help, where is the spec for all the models on those pages?
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To be honest it's just a long search through each tablets board to find a post that lists the specs. I'm realizing that's a big headache.
I personally just flashed random A10 images onto my device. Nothing bad seemed to happen to my device, but I'm not sure if the same is going to apply to you. If you feel like taking the chance you can just flash some images and cross your fingers hoping it doesn't do anything to your device. When I did it the worst that happened was that the roms either didn't display anything, displayed a static image, display was off center, touch controls didn't work, or got stuck at boot screen, then one finally worked.
I can try to link you to some A10 firmware images and LiveSuitPack if you want to take the chance.
Android1993 said:
To be honest it's just a long search through each tablets board to find a post that lists the specs. I'm realizing that's a big headache.
I personally just flashed random A10 images onto my device. Nothing bad seemed to happen to my device, but I'm not sure if the same is going to apply to you. If you feel like taking the chance you can just flash some images and cross your fingers hoping it doesn't do anything to your device. When I did it the worst that happened was that the roms either didn't display anything, displayed a static image, display was off center, touch controls didn't work, or got stuck at boot screen, then one finally worked.
I can try to link you to some A10 firmware images and LiveSuitPack if you want to take the chance.
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If I knew how to do it I could persevere trying different images, how easy is it?
karlos65 said:
If I knew how to do it I could persevere trying different images, how easy is it?
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It's very simple actually.
Here's the LiveSuitPack tool: http://www.topnotchtablets.com/LivesuiteInstall
Here's the guide for installing firmware: http://www.topnotchtablets.com/A10Firmware
In the guide for installing firmware substitute the menu button for volume down button if you don't have a menu button.
There are two firmwares to download on the firmware installation guide page, although I don't think either of those will work at all to begin with. Try them if you'd like. Give me a few minutes to boot into my other partition so I can get all the links of images I bookmarked.
Android1993 said:
It's very simple actually.
Here's the LiveSuitPack tool: http://www.topnotchtablets.com/LivesuiteInstall
Here's the guide for installing firmware: http://www.topnotchtablets.com/A10Firmware
In the guide for installing firmware substitute the menu button for volume down button if you don't have a menu button.
There are two firmwares to download on the firmware installation guide page, although I don't think either of those will work at all to begin with. Try them if you'd like. Give me a few minutes to boot into my other partition so I can get all the links of images I bookmarked.
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So the drivers are in the folder? for each particular tablet image.
karlos65 said:
So the drivers are in the folder? for each particular tablet image.
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No, once you download the Livesuitpack you're going to open the folder and run LiveSuitPack_v1.07. That'll install some drivers, or it'll ask you if you want to install some drivers, click Yes. From there you're going to run the LiveSuit application. Then you follow the steps for getting the new firmware onto your device.
EDIT: The drivers that the Livesuitpack installs onto your computer also make your device recognizable in ADB (if you know what that is and ever have a use for it). I also couldn't find drivers for my device for the longest and these seem to work at making your device recognizable across your computer.
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Firmware:
This is the one that worked on my tablet, doubt it'll work on yours: http://www.ele-china.com/soft/tablet/7inchA10/
This has a good bunch of them: http://www.tikkitoo.com/Firmware-Downloads
Another one I tried: http://androidtabletfirmware.com/firmware_details=MzE5LTEzMzI5MDkxNzAwNzAxNDkyMDU2
This is a forum thread linking to a bunch of websites with firmware for A10 devices: http://www.techknow.t0xic.nl/forum/index.php?topic=3807.0
That's a huge portion of the places I searched and the ones I tried. I'll update the post if I find anymore.
Android1993 said:
No, once you download the Livesuitpack you're going to open the folder and run LiveSuitPack_v1.07. That'll install some drivers, or it'll ask you if you want to install some drivers, click Yes. From there you're going to run the LiveSuit application. Then you follow the steps for getting the new firmware onto your device.
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Firmware:
This is the one that worked on my tablet, doubt it'll work on yours: http://www.ele-china.com/soft/tablet/7inchA10/
This has a good bunch of them: http://www.tikkitoo.com/Firmware-Downloads
Another one I tried: http://androidtabletfirmware.com/firmware_details=MzE5LTEzMzI5MDkxNzAwNzAxNDkyMDU2
This is a forum thread linking to a bunch of websites with firmware for A10 devices: http://www.techknow.t0xic.nl/forum/index.php?topic=3807.0
That's a huge portion of the places I searched and the ones I tried. I'll update the post if I find anymore.
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I can't thank you enough for your help.
I will update here on any progress I make.
Once again many thanks, karma owes you one.
karlos65 said:
I can't thank you enough for your help.
I will update here on any progress I make.
Once again many thanks, karma owes you one.
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No need to thank anymore than you already have. I've been helped around here plenty of times by some sincere people. It's all about giving back what you receive. I hope everything goes well with your tablet as it did mine, and be careful, don't want anything getting messed up on you. Good luck.
Android1993 said:
No need to thank anymore than you already have. I've been helped around here plenty of times by some sincere people. It's all about giving back what you receive. I hope everything goes well with your tablet as it did mine, and be careful, don't want anything getting messed up on you. Good luck.
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No luck so far, I flashed one image which gave me a sort of cracked looking screen affect, other images I have tried to flash do not make it to 100%?
I am not sure if I have now completely bricked it?
I am still looking for images that closely match my pad and will try again this evening.
karlos65 said:
No luck so far, I flashed one image which gave me a sort of cracked looking screen affect, other images I have tried to flash do not make it to 100%?
I am not sure if I have now completely bricked it?
I am still looking for images that closely match my pad and will try again this evening.
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Your device shouldn't brick. I believe A10 devices have all necessary code in the chip itself, or something along those lines. The cracked looking screen effect means that it isn't compatible with your device, I came across plenty of roms that did that to my device, all you do if flash the next image.
I haven't come across any issues with it not getting to 100%. I can only suggest you retry it, or move on to the next image.
karlos65 said:
My allwinner A10 tablet came pre-rooted or so I thought. I installed CWM v6.1.0.2 via the terminal emulator but wasn't able to reboot back to my OS.
I then wiped cache partition and wiped data, it would not allow me to wipe the dalvik cache.
At the end of each process I see:
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount/cache/recovery/log
Also for /last-log of the two above.
I have got an A10 cm10 rom which I have tried to install via the external sd but no luck.
Any help would be appreciated as I have no clue what I can do next.
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Iv got similar problems with my BC1077. Iv been trying to fix it for the last few days. Im not 100% sure, but I think the problem Iv quoted above is that CWM does not support jellybean, so it wont work with cm10, which is jellybean.
Over the last few days Iv flashed 40+ A10 firmwares to my tablet, but Iv only found 1 that installs properly and boots for me. It actually works pretty well, only major issue iv noticed is auto rotate doesnt work. But this same working firmware is also jellybean, after I install CWM I get bootloops and have to reflash the firmware again to boot.
Heres a link to the firmware that works for my BC1077 - http://www.ssb-repair.com/Firmwares/Cherry/M1007_20121217.zip
Its for a completly different tablet (Cherry Mobility - M007), but like I said it works on mine.
Heres another firmware it might be worth you trying to flash, its the only BC1007 specific firmware Iv found, but it wont install on my tablet, I always get a 0x162 error from it. Heres the link - http://www.pandawillforum.com/soft/mate sku20314 firmware for May 25 stock.rar
Good luck, let us know if you make any progress.
I think I might have been flashing with a very low battery, if a flash was unsuccessful halfway through would this not brick the tablet.
I am not getting any kind of response from the screen at all and when I try to flash although the drivers appear to load the % bar doesn't go up.
col888 said:
Iv got similar problems with my BC1077. Iv been trying to fix it for the last few days. Im not 100% sure, but I think the problem Iv quoted above is that CWM does not support jellybean, so it wont work with cm10, which is jellybean.
Over the last few days Iv flashed 40+ A10 firmwares to my tablet, but Iv only found 1 that installs properly and boots for me. It actually works pretty well, only major issue iv noticed is auto rotate doesnt work. But this same working firmware is also jellybean, after I install CWM I get bootloops and have to reflash the firmware again to boot.
Heres a link to the firmware that works for my BC1077 - http://www.ssb-repair.com/Firmwares/Cherry/M1007_20121217.zip
Its for a completly different tablet (Cherry Mobility - M007), but like I said it works on mine.
Heres another firmware it might be worth you trying to flash, its the only BC1007 specific firmware Iv found, but it wont install on my tablet, I always get a 0x162 error from it. Heres the link - http://www.pandawillforum.com/soft/mate sku20314 firmware for May 25 stock.rar
Good luck, let us know if you make any progress.
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Thanks for that, I will try tonight and get back.
OK, regardless of the image I try to flash the livesuit progress bar gets to 3% and then goes back to 0% and then nothing.
Anyone?
If the battery was low and the flashing process didn't finish all you have to do is load up the exact image that didn't finish flashing into LiveSuit and put your tablet into download mode and let it do its thing. I had the same problem and got scared my tablet was bricked, so I just did the process I stated above and it finished. It wouldn't allow me to flash another rom, I'd get the little Livesuit pop up that you get after a rom successfully flashes, so if that's the same pop up you're getting don't be alarmed.
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I think I might have been flashing with a very low battery, if a flash was unsuccessful halfway through would this not brick the tablet.
I am not getting any kind of response from the screen at all and when I try to flash although the drivers appear to load the % bar doesn't go up.
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I dont think your tablet is bricked, if it was I doubt it would respond to Live Suite or PheonixUSB pro at all. From what Iv read about the A10 its meant to be unbrickable.
What error codes does live suite/pheonixUSB give you when they stop?
if youre getting 0x120 and 0x162 errors, just keep trying more firmwares out till you find one that will install without errors.
Theres loads of A10 Allwinner firmwares at this link - http://androidtabletfirmware.com/firmware_search/order=2/sort=1
This is the phone MTK6572_s00
Model GT-I9500
FCC ID : A3LGTI9500
SNN - I9500GSMH
Rated 3.8v 1300 mA
MADE IN KOREA BY SAMSUNG
S/N: R21D482HDDA
Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) Powered By Exynos 5 Octa CPU Running On Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
I was messing arround with the boot logo and i have tried few Roms after that it didn't boot I have already tried alot roms
but I cant get my phone back to normal I do Not have original backup of it so far I could work out is that I can get in recovery mode and boot logo appears but it doesn't load further then that so what i think it's when i was messing up with boot logo I messed up with BOOT.IMG so it won't start boot.img it's keeps returning to boot logo (LOGO.BIN) and when I try to format whole flash then it shows this message
uploaded
I't Formats when i try to Fimware-->upgrade then after few tries it goes green all and then it's starts installing but still after that the phone doesn't work I tried alot ways from net but still no luck
So please help me out with this problem ....A Rom Which I made out few roms and it installs but doesn't start Used with SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1320.0.174
test result uploaded
Phone Info When Connected to flash tool uploaded
This what I found as far which looks close to my phone spec
Galaxy S4 Korean Clone Box Pack Brand New
Samsung Galaxy S4 dual Core 4.8 inch MT6572 Korean Android 4.2 Mobile
Manufacturer: CEC
Model: Galaxy s4 GT-i9500
Phone Style: Bar, multi-touch screen, 4.8 inch HD screen
Operating System: Android 4.2.2 OS(upgraded on May 08)
Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core MTK MT6572 processor
RAM:1GB(upgraded on May 06)
ROM:2GB
Latest firmware update(upgraded on May,06):
1:Boot screen from anroid to Samsung Galaxy S4
2:update UI from android UI to Samsung Galaxy S4 UI which is same as Original s4.
3:Add Root Permissions to the phone
Display
Screen Size: 4.8" touchscreen
Display reulotion: HD screen, 1920*1080 pixel(upgraded on May 06)
Color Support: 26 million colors
Screen Technology: Multi-touch screen
Camera
Camera Resulotion: 8MP rear camera
2MP front camera, digital zoom,Auto Flashlight.
Connectivity
Connectivity Technology: GSM WCDMA
Network Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Data Technology: EDGE, GPRS (HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps; EDGE; GPRS)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 EDR
WLan: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
USB: USB 2.0
GPS: GPS/A-GPS (Built-in GPS chipset)
Features
Sim card:Single sim.
Color: White
Pre-installed Google Play store.
Root status:Rooted already(pre-installed Root explorer and Supper User
Video Player: AVI MP4 3GP MOV MKV FLV
Audio Player: FLAC APE MP3 OGG AM AAC
Image: JPG PNG BMP GIF
Ringing Tones: Downloadable
Message: SMS, MMS, Email
Phone Book: 100000 contacts
Brower: HTML
Interface/Port:
Game: Downloadable
Radio: FM
G-sensor
Range sensor
Multi-task
Auto brightness adjust
Interface/Port: 3.5mm earphone jack / mini USB
BatteryBattery: Li-on battery 2600mAh
Standby Time: 150-200 hours
Talking time:18-20hours.
Multi-Language support:support 39 countries language.
Memory: 2GB Ram:512 mb
Memory Card: Support microSD/microSDHC memory card, up to 32GB
Waiting for help
It's nand version phone but i am still waiting for help no respond ! ! !
hi! did you try format without baterry? do you have all the necessary drivers installed? and most important... witch version's of spflashtool did you try?? did you try the version in my tutorial?? i have revived 2 units exactly same as yours... same specs same model etc...
pacattosul said:
hi! did you try format without baterry? do you have all the necessary drivers installed? and most important... witch version's of spflashtool did you try?? did you try the version in my tutorial?? i have revived 2 units exactly same as yours... same specs same model etc...
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did you try format without baterry? yes
do you have all the necessary drivers installed? Yes MTK drivers , Preload drivers, Vcom drivers
and most important... witch version's of spflashtool did you try?? SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1316.0.150 and also with 2 : SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1320.0.174 SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183
Oke i uploaded images without battery and with battery result 1 pic is with battery 2nd pic is without battery...3rd pic with my preload...4th pic when I download with my preload and it shows black screen which keeps turning on/off and it remains black keeps doing that but no logo or anything no boot up logo...
ok... in the second picture, what you was try'n to do? to download? if soo, then you must UNCHECK CACHE and USRDATA !! if you do not uncheck those 2, you will keep getting that error over and over... and please try my rom and tutorial once... i'm pretty shore you miss some point in that tutorial...
try changing the usb port also..
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ok... in the second picture, what you was try'n to do? to download? if soo, then you must UNCHECK CACHE and USRDATA !! if you do not uncheck those 2, you will keep getting that error over and over... and please try my rom and tutorial once... i'm pretty shore you miss some point in that tutorial...
try changing the usb port also..
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No it's when i do whole nand format it was not download I tried everything from your instructions but still same thing I have been trying for a week to find solution but still there is non of instructions is working
i see... ok let's try figure what happends when you got that error... first of all i want to know something : when you connect the phone without battery ( to format) , the phone only connect's once ( i mean the sound of connecting a usb ) or it connect and disconnect several times?? if you connect your phone and you hear that windows sound many times, then you have a usb problem ( driver problem )...
please open : my computer / right click / manage or device manager ( depends of your windows version ) then go to device manager / COM PORTS and look for your phone driver... go to properties / advanced / baud rate , and hit restore defaults...
also try to format with this version : SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183 and report back... hope you get out of that ugly stage (hard bricked) once you format the phone you are allmost done...
Jadoo22 said:
No it's when i do whole nand format it was not download I tried everything from your instructions but still same thing I have been trying for a week to find solution but still there is non of instructions is working
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New test with SP_Flash_Tool_5.1343.01 and new screen shots Chip Info and Nand Flash and test result in text document uploaded...may helps
Did as you said xp START -->CONTROL PANEL-->ADMINSTRATIVE TOOLS-->DEVICE MANAGER-->PORTS: COM & LPT And I also used usbdeview_droidtricks to unstall all drivers and tried on different usb ports but still same result uploaded pic used SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183...
yes when i connect the phone without battery it's fine doesn't disconnect...
what i don't get is why is starting the job and hang's on 1% 3% 6% etc... it makes me believes that your drivers and all its ok... its something else here...
i'll try to figure it out and get back to you...
pacattosul said:
what i don't get is why is starting the job and hang's on 1% 3% 6% etc... it makes me believes that your drivers and all its ok... its something else here...
i'll try to figure it out and get back to you...
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Oke man you will be life saver if you could help me out as i live in u.k i won't be able to get rom from asia i looked even chinees, turksh site's with translator program but i didn't find anything as stock rom etc as alot people are talking at net you have to get stock rom to get phone working again searched whole needrom etc....
Jadoo22 said:
Oke man you will be life saver if you could help me out as i live in u.k i won't be able to get rom from asia i looked even chinees, turksh site's with translator program but i didn't find anything as stock rom etc as alot people are talking at net you have to get stock rom to get phone working again searched whole needrom etc....
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you have a backup of your phone made with mtkdroid tool ? if you have the backup go in the folder and look and find this file "phone.info" and post it here
i saw now that you don't have a backup ... in this case you must try a lot of rom similar to your phone and flash only - preloader.bin , uboot.bin (lk.bin) , boot.img and recovery.img - when you find a preloder working you keep it and also the scater.txt , and try to find a good uboot.bin (this file has grafic driver), after this go with the boot.img (the kernel) and the recovery - if you find the right flash with this file you can check for the rest of them to have a full flash.
htctouch2t3333 said:
you have a backup of your phone made with mtkdroid tool ? if you have the backup go in the folder and look and find this file "phone.info" and post it here
i saw now that you don't have a backup ... in this case you must try a lot of rom similar to your phone and flash only - preloader.bin , uboot.bin (lk.bin) , boot.img and recovery.img - when you find a preloder working you keep it and also the scater.txt , and try to find a good uboot.bin (this file has grafic driver), after this go with the boot.img (the kernel) and the recovery - if you find the right flash with this file you can check for the rest of them to have a full flash.
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I saw emmc got always uboot.bin in this format IK.bin and Nand versions have uboot.bin will IK.bin work in my version phone as i have nand type phone?
and if i got preloader right that means phone can turn on when press power button but no screen as it miss uboot.bin and boot.img etc as i found logo.bin which contains samsung s4 gt-I9500 logo that works when load that but after it doesn't go further like andriod logo or any sound when it starts because when it was working by startup was always sound of andriod logo.bin or Mediatek logo as far as i found out this version GT-I9500_MT6572_v90.54 was the update of my phone but this loads via sp flash tools but same result doesn't show anything black screen even i use the logo.bin of s4 ...I will keep trying I am to hard to give up
Jadoo22 said:
I saw emmc got always uboot.bin in this format IK.bin and Nand versions have uboot.bin will IK.bin work in my version phone as i have nand type phone?
and if i got preloader right that means phone can turn on when press power button but no screen as it miss uboot.bin and boot.img etc as i found logo.bin which contains samsung s4 gt-I9500 logo that works when load that but after it doesn't go further like andriod logo or any sound when it starts because when it was working by startup was always sound of andriod logo.bin or Mediatek logo as far as
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Jadoo22 said:
i found out this version GT-I9500_MT6572_v90.54 was the update of my phone but this loads via sp flash tools but same result doesn't show anything black screen even i use the logo.bin of s4 ...I will keep trying I am to hard to give up
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when you find files that work for your phone you must keep it, also a good scater.txt and try to flash only that files i told you and you must arrive to the recovery - after that you search for a good system.img (is the problem to this chinese phones). try also my files from here -> needrom.com/mobile/s4-gt-i9500-mt6572/ who knows maybe are good for your phone.
ok here we go again... this must work... open SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183 and use this preloader+scatter http://www.4shared.com/rar/7J8m6bQBba/preloaderscater.html
press format...
if you get error try SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1316.0.150
if all this doesnt work for you, i'll upload a stock rom that really must save you , and if even that will not work for you, then i'll upload a backup from one of my devices...
remember ! i have MT6572_s00 same as you, and if all this will not work, then you have a serious problem over there... but we will try figure it out
pacattosul said:
ok here we go again... this must work... open SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1328.0.183 and use this preloader+scatter http://www.4shared.com/rar/7J8m6bQBba/preloaderscater.html
press format...
if you get error try SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1316.0.150
if all this doesnt work for you, i'll upload a stock rom that really must save you , and if even that will not work for you, then i'll upload a backup from one of my devices...
remember ! i have MT6572_s00 same as you, and if all this will not work, then you have a serious problem over there... but we will try figure it out
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No mate same thing see screen shot ......load doesn't match..
list filles what i know about:
preloader.bin = for Loading or power up
boot.img = is for boot logo as MediaTek or Andriod
cache.img = holds used fille from preview use
secro.img = No Idea ????
recovery.img = recovery mode to reset etc
system.img = Adriod system like 4.2.2 software
uboot.bin = boot up and screen setting
userdata = holds setting of user whats installed
logo.bin = like samsung or andriod first thing which shows up when turn your phone
I try to grow my knowdlege aswell to try figure out what the are and what the mean to understand better how to fix my problem..
Oke managed to install your scatter + preload but after that non of other filles are working so i can't load them
how i did:
Nand flash test fine with end OK and after that I just pressed download and it installed preloader...
check pic
Hi @Jadoo22 this is probably a silly question, but have you contacted the supplier of your phone to see if they can help with a stock rom?
having the same problem, android software works, but no sim card detected, i have imei, phone is a little slugish and have wrong storage capacity reported, anyway i tried to flash by tutorial from this forum but i got error in flash tool, brom error 3012, no nand and no emmc detected, and can not flash any rom, even from need rom.com, help pls, i have problem with sim card not detected, i can manage with no space on the phone, thank you
oscarblue48 said:
Hi @Jadoo22 this is probably a silly question, but have you contacted the supplier of your phone to see if they can help with a stock rom?
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Yes I Did But He doesn't want help as I am in u.k and I got from Pakistan so he told me to bring back to sort out as i mentioned just send me rom but no reply from him as I know the make money from just installing roms in pakistan so he didn't reply back to my request but i am in luck as i found some filles from my SD card I will upload in bit so that will show devs whats wrong and what i need for rom type
I have recently acquired a BLU Grand 5.5 HD smartphone. I am currently on stock Android Marshmallow 6.0. It seems to have been released in July 2016. Here are the specs courtesy of GSM Arena:
NETWORK: Technology (GSM / HSPA)
LAUNCH: Announced 2016, July
Status: Available. Released 2016, July
BODY: Dimensions 155.2 x 79 x 9.6 mm (6.11 x 3.11 x 0.38 in)
Weight - 188 g (6.63 oz)
SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY: Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors;
Size: 5.5 inches (~68.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch: Yes
PLATFORM OS: Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Mediatek MT6580
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400
MEMORY: Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB
Internal 8 GB, 1 GB RAM
CAMERA: Primary 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection; Video [email protected];
Secondary 5 MP, LED flash
SOUND: Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker (Yes, with stereo speakers)
3.5mm jack (Yes)
COMMS WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB v2.0
FEATURES: Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
Java No
- MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Document viewer
- Photo/video editor
BATTERY: Removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 26 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
I am having a few issues, and I was hoping to get some help from the XDA Community. 1) I cannot find the stock firmware for this phone anywhere. Huge problem because I can't root without it. 2) I can't find any support for rooting this phone. I mean not even Kingroot has a solution! I have searched methods for rooting from the OS (Marshmallow), the chipset (MT6580), and the phone itself (nothing available at all). So, any help with locating the firmware, and a means to root this phone would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
DFleur
I have the Blu Grand HD (not 5.5 G030), i just bought this phone here in mexico for 100 dlls, its blu_G010_v3 and i want the same thing, i want to root mine but there is nothing in the web.. maybe is too new and not very popular but i need to root so any help would be great. Btw kingo and other did not work.
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DFleur said:
I have recently acquired a BLU Grand 5.5 HD smartphone. I am currently on stock Android Marshmallow 6.0. It seems to have been released in July 2016. Here are the specs courtesy of GSM Arena:
NETWORK: Technology (GSM / HSPA)
LAUNCH: Announced 2016, July
Status: Available. Released 2016, July
BODY: Dimensions 155.2 x 79 x 9.6 mm (6.11 x 3.11 x 0.38 in)
Weight - 188 g (6.63 oz)
SIM: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY: Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors;
Size: 5.5 inches (~68.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch: Yes
PLATFORM OS: Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Mediatek MT6580
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400
MEMORY: Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB
Internal 8 GB, 1 GB RAM
CAMERA: Primary 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection; Video [email protected];
Secondary 5 MP, LED flash
SOUND: Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker (Yes, with stereo speakers)
3.5mm jack (Yes)
COMMS WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB v2.0
FEATURES: Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
Java No
- MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Document viewer
- Photo/video editor
BATTERY: Removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 725 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 26 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
I am having a few issues, and I was hoping to get some help from the XDA Community. 1) I cannot find the stock firmware for this phone anywhere. Huge problem because I can't root without it. 2) I can't find any support for rooting this phone. I mean not even Kingroot has a solution! I have searched methods for rooting from the OS (Marshmallow), the chipset (MT6580), and the phone itself (nothing available at all). So, any help with locating the firmware, and a means to root this phone would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
DFleur
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@DFleur While searching found this that may help you http://rootoreviews.com/root-BLU-Grand-5.5-HD-install-twrp-custom-recovery, dont know if is real but is something
Nah Doesn't work. I tried those recoveries...
I tried to flash the recoveries recommended for phones with similar resolution. That didn't work at all. I tried everything from Framaroot to King Root to Android Kitchen. Nothing! I have the stock rom now, and tool to rewrite the MAC, S/N, and IMEI. That's as far as I've gotten.
mexguytj said:
I have the Blu Grand HD (not 5.5 G030), i just bought this phone here in mexico for 100 dlls, its blu_G010_v3 and i want the same thing, i want to root mine but there is nothing in the web.. maybe is too new and not very popular but i need to root so any help would be great. Btw kingo and other did not work.
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@DFleur While searching found this that may help you http://rootoreviews.com/root-BLU-Grand-5.5-HD-install-twrp-custom-recovery, dont know if is real but is something
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Primo N2 recovery works
Look for TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img and SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip or newer should do it, I got a Blu Grand G030L and it worked. uploaded.net/file/oi9j7hwy has the .img file and others.
Need help!
gessler2244 said:
Look for TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img and SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip or newer should do it, I got a Blu Grand G030L and it worked. uploaded.net/file/oi9j7hwy has the .img file and others.
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May I do install with:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
after install SuperSU with TWRP?
Thanks!
Angel-MAO
Yes exactly. Of course you need to take care of: USB Debugging on, Developer options -> OEM unlock. (turn it on).
Then on adb shell fastboot oem unlock, keep an eye on display, cel. will ask you to confirm, after that flash image and boot into TWRP.
Mine got in a bootloop, but I think I made something wrong, might or might not happen to you.... after some reboots and playing with vol up down buttons when booting I managed to get into TWRP, did a format of the data partition, installed supersu and rebooted. All well and rooted.
Dosen't WORD!
gessler2244 said:
Yes exactly. Of course you need to take care of: USB Debugging on, Developer options -> OEM unlock. (turn it on).
Then on adb shell fastboot oem unlock, keep an eye on display, cel. will ask you to confirm, after that flash image and boot into TWRP.
Mine got in a bootloop, but I think I made something wrong, might or might not happen to you.... after some reboots and playing with vol up down buttons when booting I managed to get into TWRP, did a format of the data partition, installed supersu and rebooted. All well and rooted.
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Well, I do step by step many times... but, dosen't work any times!
BLU Grand 5.5 HD (G030L)
1) fastboot oem unlock ----> (this ERASE ALL data phone) OK!!!
2) fastboot flash recovery twrp.img ----> Info WRITE OK!!!
3) reboot... ok!!!
4) Power in recovery mode... SAME builder program on RECOVERY (NOT twrp)!!!
Wating for a soluction!!!
adb show devices (just to to check status of cel.)
adb reboot recovery
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img
adb reboot recovery
Definitely worked on my Blu, you can look for another procedure explained on a site from Bangladesh or something, just google for TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img+nayeemkhanxda. Did you get a message on cel. to confirm unlocking bootloader when doing the fastboot oem unlock command ?
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adb show devices (just to to check status of cel.)
adb reboot recovery
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img
adb reboot recovery
Definitely worked on my Blu, you can look for another procedure explained on a site from Bangladesh or something, just google for TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img+nayeemkhanxda. Did you get a message on cel. to confirm unlocking bootloader when doing the fastboot oem unlock command ?
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Yes, I got files from your link!
TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img
BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip
SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1516.00
Yes, fastboot unlock was OK!
Thanks!
Try to install TWRP Manager, available in play store . In TWRP Manager try to Reboot > Reboot to Recovery. On my device I can only boot into recovery by adb shell or that Manager. By Vol and Power Keys no way, don´t know why. Give that a try. I will receive in a week or so another device, will unroot that also and pay more attention to the steps necessary, and then write a detailed how to.
Your way worked like a charm!
gessler2244 said:
Look for TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img and SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip or newer should do it, I got a Blu Grand G030L and it worked. uploaded.net/file/oi9j7hwy has the .img file and others.
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Thank you. I found the TWRP and SuperSu doing a quick Google search. I ended up flashing TWRP using an MTK file from v.11, and the TWRP image you told me to download. I used SP Flash Tool v5.1620. I placed the SuperSu on my external SD card. After flashing TWRP I booted right into recovery and installed SuperSU. If you do a factory reset it will remove root. After all that, I am officially rooted, and verified by Root Checker!
As a side note I found a nice way to boot into TWRP, and I want to post it here. If you have a twrp recovery image open up ADB. Type ADB --> Devices to confirm connecivity. Next boot to the bootloader. Once there type in: fastboot boot "imagename.img" (without quotes). This will take you into recovery but you will have problems with /data being inaccessible.
So next question...are there any custom ROMs for this yet?
I could not do root
I would to do a step by step installation of root so that we can understand
voçê poderia ensianar como fazer o root por favor
Can I send you my phone to root for me
Sent from my SM-S820L using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
gessler2244 said:
While searching found this that may help you http://rootoreviews.com/root-BLU-Grand-5.5-HD-install-twrp-custom-recovery, dont know if is real but is something
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Those instructions direct you to a TWRP download page that doesn't show any versions for the BLU phones, or for the Walton Primo N2.
I have a BLU Studio Selfie 2, and compared the hardware and software specs to the Primo N2. They appear to have the same CPU, GPU, and chipset. Memory sizes are the same as well. My phone is running Android 6.0 (even though most online specs show it as 5.1), which is the same version the Primo N2 shows. Given all of this, can I (relatively) safely assume the method you describe below will work for me?
gessler2244 said:
Look for TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img and SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip or newer should do it, I got a Blu Grand G030L and it worked. uploaded.net/file/oi9j7hwy has the .img file and others.
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If this won't work, or there is anything I should be aware of before going down that path, I would greatly appreciate your input!
rooted mine with twrp recovery.img flash sp-tools use same scatter after full backup just swap the stock recovery with the twrp one and flash but only tick recovery after do supersu.zip and rooted ok use this guide: http_s://neopodapsi.c_om/how-to-root-blu-grand-5-5-hd/
Hello, where can I find the firmware for the device BLU GRAND X (G090)
Thanks for attention)
TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery For Primo N2 By Nayeem Khan.img is no longer available on the file sharing site
Is there a custom rom out there for the BLU GRAND 5.5HD? The stock ROM seems to be failing to use external SD for data migration once its full... So a custom ROM would do...
Thanx
Can some one point me in the right direction for the firmware for a t95z plus firmware it's a amlogic s912 chipset with 2gb ram
h t t p s://mega.nz/#F!Ix9zmZqC!LIVPa5zPR6XmcwODW42r7Q
Use this method to flash the box:
h t t p://androidpcreview.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool-to-manually-update-firmware/3749/
You will need an usb to usb male cable. Connect to usb1 on the box. No power cable needed.
Worked for me.
are there newer images.. I bought one of these
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2GB...73409096.html?spm=2114.search0104.8.57.YrpUy2
[Genuine] T95Z Plus 2GB 16GB 3GB 32GB Amlogic S912 Octa Core Android 7.1 OS Smart TV BOX 2.4G/5GHz WiFi BT4.0 4K pk X92 h96 pro+
I got the 3g/32g rom was fast and seemed ok android 7.1
until I upgraded or installed the superuser from chain DD said installed ok and asked to reboot which
I did for it only to hang on the boot animation... so very sad
I suspect its altered or written to the wrong partition?
now need to reflash
recovery works with toothpick
is there a image for this new update? and can it be flash from recovery from sd card so dont need a pc
as pc cable method is more a pain
Firmware for t95p ?
(3GB)
T95ZPLUS-7.1-912-3GB-17.3-v1072
https://goo.gl/RG92GR
by the way, who also want a 2GB or directly dl from their link are also welcome,
Below are the links from sunvell,
(2GB)
T95ZPLUS-7.1-912-2GB-17.3-v1013
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1jl7jLOU
Pw: 81uc
(3GB)
T95ZPLUS-7.1-912-3GB-17.3-v1072
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hrPU5rY
Pw: gbrg
I add the info for others with bricked boxes or bad ram.. reformat reflash can bring them back
also try a new power pack.. often the voltage degrades over years and drops too low
I used the 3gb with the flashing tool usb to right sid port... leave power plug out.. and insert toothpick and
connect usb from pc.. should beep if pc detects device on USB and the tool should show finally
http://androidpcreview.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool-to-manually-update-firmware/3749/
http://androidpcreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/USB_Burning_Tool_v2.0.6.2_build2.rar
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endera said:
Firmware for t95p ?
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you could try asking these guys
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...s/s905x/607678-sunvell-t95p-tv-box-2-8gb-wifi
I thought i read some 95z plus roms will work but not sure.
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endera said:
Firmware for t95p ?
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similar cpu
http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/firmware-t95x-tv-box.html
(2GB)
T95ZPLUS-7.1-912-2GB-17.3-v1013
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1jl7jLOU
Pw: 81uc
The above link for 2GB is not working, also can you please clarify for which WiFi chip is the above firmware? There are three versions of T95Z Plus: WiFi 8830, WiFi 6330 and WiFi 6335. If one flashes the wrong version, then WiFi will not be working on his box...
Thanks for this thread. I am fighting with a T95z PLUS 3/32GB stuck on boot. I am going to try the above ROM (the one in gdrive is still available) as soon as I can get a USB cable, and report the results.
EDIT: Is there a way to flash from SD? I have no usb-to-usb cable to try right now, I am going to have to buy one and wait for it...
EDIT 2: Flashed through SD directly. Extracted the contents to a FAT32 formatted SD card and inserted it in the T95Z Plus. Booted normally and proceeded to "upgrade". The box is working right now. Sound are wifi are working - cannot say more than that so far. I don't know if the version is older than the original that came with the box, but I guess it should be possible to update if necessary (not sure how, though).
Thanks @kiwiman2000!
I can see from the boot screen that the firmware posted for the 3/32GB model by Kiwiman2000 with which I recovered my box is the 20170623 version. I know that the one my box had before rescuing it was 20170807, so it is possible that somewhere a newer version is available. The OTA updater is not finding anything online, though. In the meantime I will stick with this working version, and if I happen to find an update, I will post it here.
After playing around with the T95z Plus after installing the above firmware, I started noticing some bugs. First, the Play Store resets itself constantly. It seems every time it updates from the factory version to the current one, whenever you open it, it goes back to factory, asks for permissions again, and resets all settings.
I have tried to replace the system apk with an updated version. This works but only when starting it for the first time. It then fails to open, and will only open again after clearing the app data.
Does anyne know how to correctly fix a broken gapps?
Latest T95Z Plus Firmware. Android v7.1.1 For 2GB RAM/16GB S912 Chipset
Here is the latest firmware for the T95Z Plus Android tv box. Works on Sunvell, and also on Weily branded T95Z plus and probably all models with same chipset. Says android 7.1.2 but it’s actually 7.1.1. Latest firmware for this box tho. Runs great.
Google search “latest t95z plus firmware” and it’ll be the first site you see called entertainmentbox. I can’t post links here as I’m a new user.
You don’t need to use the male to male USB cable method to flash firmware. You can use Burn Card maker and update box using micro sd card. USB burn card maker can flash new firmware and also revive bricked Amlogic based android tv boxes.
search on YouTube for “t95z plus burn card maker” and there are many videos on how to use this method.
Hope this helps, it will get your box updated to Android v7.1.1 build T5ZP1013 kernel v3.14.29 android security patch level February 1, 2017 Model T95ZPLUS despite the build saying T5ZP1013. I assure you it’s the T95Z Plus firmware.
As for google play updating, then returning back to previous version and default settings every time I believe this is to keep the box running without breaking any apps or software for the current firmware. You really only need the version the firmware comes with. If you wish to update keep a lookout for future firmware releases. My box has the same issue as do others I have asked. I also like to have the latest version of everything too so this is what prompted me to check into the google play thing myself.
Happy Flashing!!! -~
T95z Plus will not flash
I have tried over 7 different roms, different usb, ect all the same result
UBOOT/Partition _aml_dtb/Verify patition/Error result can't pass 9%
What does that mean??
Hi friends, which application is responsible for display (LED) on the device?
victorsyt said:
Hi friends, which application is responsible for display (LED) on the device?
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It's the WinS8Launcher system app. This also five the CEC options in the settings.
mr sharpey said:
It's the WinS8Launcher system app. This also five the CEC options in the settings.
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Thanks. It's important.
I ran into this problem, since Kodi wasn't playing right. I used a script program universal init.d and supersu, and after supersu rebooted the device it hung on reboot. I have an easytone t95zplus but don't see any of their firmware posted online.
startreksuite said:
I ran into this problem, since Kodi wasn't playing right. I used a script program universal init.d and supersu, and after supersu rebooted the device it hung on reboot. I have an easytone t95zplus but don't see any of their firmware posted online.
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You first need to determine the precise model to get the firmware:
1) Is it a 16 or 32 GB model?
2) Is it model q200 or q201?
You can check these by booting into recovery.
Need files for recovery
Hello guys, i need some dire help.
i have a 3G 32GB variant with AP6255.
my wifi was broken hence i browsed thru and was flashing the firmwares using tooth pick method.
1st attempt. - my recovery didnt boot at all. no HDMI signal was going to the TV
2nd attempt - managed to boot to recovery and flashed the firmware. wifi was not fixed.
3rd attempt onwards i could never get into recovery.
looks like my sd card marker is missing some boot files.
appreciate someone could guide me the extact steps and files i need for recovery to work.
archrival9 said:
looks like my sd card marker is missing some boot files.
appreciate someone could guide me the extact steps and files i need for recovery to work.
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I am not sure of how to help you- but I will tell you this: I did not use a SD card maker. I just pasted the img file into the root of the SD card AND also included the extra files (which I believe are needed for proper boot and installing) from a different img file package I found somewhere else. So, tell me if this can make sense somehow:
Get the img file you tried to use in step 3 and put it in a SD along the extra files included in the package you used in the second attempt.
This is sort of the way I had to go to fix mine (although, for the sake of truth, my box is pretty unstable now - freeezes and hangs often). I hope an update would come out, but nothing so far.
Hi everybody, I'm just posting to let you know that I have very much upgraded my T95Z Plus 3/32 through the instructions in this thread, which includes firmware and recovery files.
Hopefully someone else can give it a try.
hello,
what / where is the last upgrade / custom rom for T95z plus 2/16gb S912 ?
hi i bought this tablet few weeks ago and i have in my hands for around a week , i'm having some serious issues to use it because the rom basically sucks (continous crash of almost every app, sometimes it reboots by himself etc.)
i wanted to ask if other people have it and if they're facing the same issues , and the most important thing :if there is a twrp and a custom rom to replace this abomination
sorry for my bad english
I received this tablet a week ago and it just restarted once. Not that bad.
I just have another issue: battery charging. Just 3 days ago, I found that the i8 max couldn't be fully charged! Charging stopped at 83% even I plugged in for whole night. I will try the soft-reset tonight and see what happened.
Anyone having similar problem?
snufkin said:
I received this tablet a week ago and it just restarted once. Not that bad.
I just have another issue: battery charging. Just 3 days ago, I found that the i8 max couldn't be fully charged! Charging stopped at 83% even I plugged in for whole night. I will try the soft-reset tonight and see what happened.
Anyone having similar problem?
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Tried using Power + Vol- but the device kept rebooting. Then pressing Power + Vol+ gave me a boot menu. I selected wipe cache and reboot again ...... no luck. The battery meter stayed at 86% after 8 hours of charging
Seems we need a better rom.
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
antoniob91 said:
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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If you could share instructions and files for bootloader unlock and root to the forum, that would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
Now it's easier
For unlock bootloader you need to download mediatek drivers on Windows and activate usb debug and oem unlock bootloader (or similar) in dev option , from then open a powershell and use adb like other phones
For twrp , google "voyo i8 max twrp" guide and download link are there (i think it s not allowed to post external link)
For root download superSU and flash from twrp
If you need other infos , ask
Sorry for my bad english , it's difficult to write a guide in another language
antoniob91 said:
Now it's easier
For unlock bootloader you need to download mediatek drivers on Windows and activate usb debug and oem unlock bootloader (or similar) in dev option , from then open a powershell and use adb like other phones
For twrp , google "voyo i8 max twrp" guide and download link are there (i think it s not allowed to post external link)
For root download superSU and flash from twrp
If you need other infos , ask
Sorry for my bad english , it's difficult to write a guide in another language
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Hi. Thanks. My difficulty is actually to find the TWRP file for the i8 Max. Googling it leads you to the GetDroidTips website which gives you a link to the twrp file that is on a Russian forum page. However the download link on that Russian forum page is dead. I tried to contact the writer of the article on GetDroidTips website, but he's not responding. All I want really is a valid download link to the twrp file. Everything else I should be able to do fine from there...
Could someone post the TWRP file someplace...
Once I can load TWRP and root I'll make a backup of the bare firmware and make it available.
antoniob91 said:
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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Any chance you could post a link to the TWRP you used. The Russian site no longer has it
Need it too
hs4842 said:
Any chance you could post a link to the TWRP you used. The Russian site no longer has it
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Hi,
Twrp for Voyo I8 Max
Can someone help please?
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
* I'm not a pro. Thus, I may NOT provide help for your technical problems. I also NOT sure those recoverys won't damage your pad or data. If you have doubts about this, please do not download them.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
Note:
1. The original twrp recoverys are prepared for Xiaomi Redmi Note4_MTK by cofface and geoanto555.
2. Aditya Singh's article is "How to Port TWRP for MediaTek 64 bit MT67XX Devices!!"
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad."
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I have the i8 Plus framework file that Voyo has for an i8 reload image. I will try my hand at creating TWRP file and see how they differ. Really need to get my device rooted so I can get the CPU control optimised and to see just how much of the OS is faked by parms in the kernel.
Already had one Octa-Core pad that was actually a dual core hyped up. Lucky for me the guy was in the USA and filed for a refund on it. Only found out after I rooted it and reran tests to really see what was on the inside.
Even so, there are a lot of great reviews about my device. Perhaps I'll try my hand at porting Dirty Unicorn, Remix OS, or Android 8.x.
As is, I'll pay my review after I load the second SIM with my new number.
ADMINISTRATOR: Can we get our own forum group for our device?
Device: Voyo i8 Max
Device code: i8-max
Thanks
Hi bro,
Honestly, I don't figure out what you mean 'cause my English is poor. I guess you wanna find a method to root your i8 plus. I port a twrp for i8 plus with the same method I mentioned.
Again, I don't guarantee that this recovery will not damage your device. You MUST take risk by yourself.
Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1p3RZcLO73-jm1Xm5gdvBwUhoIGHiZFjX
By the way, what do you mean about "ADMINISTRATOR: Can we..."?
Note: twrp recovery comes from following link:
www androidiani com
/forum/modding-vernee-thor/506324-vernee-thor-mt6753-3gb-ram-16gb-flash-modding.html
hs4842 said:
I have the i8 Plus framework file that Voyo has for an i8 reload image. I will try my hand at creating TWRP file and see how they differ. Really need to get my device rooted so I can get the CPU control optimised and to see just how much of the OS is faked by parms in the kernel.
Already had one Octa-Core pad that was actually a dual core hyped up. Lucky for me the guy was in the USA and filed for a refund on it. Only found out after I rooted it and reran tests to really see what was on the inside.
Even so, there are a lot of great reviews about my device. Perhaps I'll try my hand at porting Dirty Unicorn, Remix OS, or Android 8.x.
As is, I'll pay my review after I load the second SIM with my new number.
ADMINISTRATOR: Can we get our own forum group for our device?
Device: Voyo i8 Max
Device code: i8-max
Thanks
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Worked like magic
thanks a lot
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
* I'm not a pro. Thus, I may NOT provide help for your technical problems. I also NOT sure those recoverys won't damage your pad or data. If you have doubts about this, please do not download them.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
Note:
1. The original twrp recoverys are prepared for Xiaomi Redmi Note4_MTK by cofface and geoanto555.
2. Aditya Singh's article is "How to Port TWRP for MediaTek 64 bit MT67XX Devices!!"
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antoniob91 said:
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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The file on the Voyo site is for the i8-Plus. I have sent repeated emails to "VoyoJack" and have received no response. I have another email address for him and I will try that way. I have recently tried to review the files and found that the framework is the wrong one. I think Voyo made a mistake in posting it - but it is possible that the same framework loads on both devices. Voyo has yet to confirm this.
The actual .img file is a SP Tools recovery image with scatter. (If you don't know what that means, look up how the SP Tools program works).
hs4842 said:
The framework file, while a .img extension, is actually a zip file with all the ADB pulls of the software. Which makes me think they slapped together something to appease folk like us. But it does contain the boot loader and the scatter files needed to make a working TWRP.
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Actually the file is a scatter retrieved file that is an entire copy of the i8 Plus framework - that is loaded on i8 Plus and Max (not sure if loaded on PRO). The USA versions of the i8 Max have additional security measures to keep folks from modifying them. Although bootloader unlock programs for other Voyo products seem to work on this device as well.
The device may very well have fake IMEI numbers. The IMEI number does not pass validation. While they will work on most networks, they are still invalid IMEI numbers. Additionally, the serial numbers of these devices are 0123456789ABCDEF - which means they are common hack loads of Android on the device. Even though the device has great performance, the drawbacks of having them work on LTE networks, and overheating of the communications chip are common problems. The overheating causes the device to cut back on communications. Which pretty much sucks if you are trying to play an onlilne game with multiple users.
I have the Voyo i8 Max with two different carriers loaded. AT&T and T-Mobile respectively. It works. It does what I want it to do. However, the fact this has IMEI issues, is darn near almost impossible to root, and has a support system that sucks (zero communications and support from Voyo) should turn away users that are less daring.
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
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Click to collapse
I have confirmed that these files do in fact work. However: A word of caution. I had problems getting my device to boot after installing TWRP. It should be noted that you will have to unlock your boot loader (the Voyo Boot Loader Unlock program for other devices worked for mine too. The Fastboot commands are simple enough to run by hand get the job done). This will wipe your device and reboot.
Since Voyo is a Chinese company, the USA has restrictions on what the device has to employ for security. That includes a trusted, locked bootloader. Once you unlock it your device will display a warning that your device is no longer trusted, and give you a (long) 5 second delay before booting. This will also cause a number of Google services to see your device as not being in compliance.
Translation: You won't be able to watch Netflix on your device....but seriously - Who would want to?? Just load Showbox.apk on it, and Blokada (blokada.org) to kill the ads. (with regards to Blokada - do not load the Mother Of All Ads filter. It will crash blokada)
You must:
1. Install Super User app on your SD Card **BEFORE** you install TWRP. This is the program that cleans up some of the mess the TWRP install leaves behind.
2. Install TWRP via SP Tools. Be sure to backup your recovery.img file before you start (via SP Tools - learn how to use this app before you mess with it)
3. Clear Cache and Delvic cache.
4. Reboot back into Recovery mode
5. Install Super User app. This will clean up the device so you don't get stuck while booting.
At this point you can load and configure your device. Problem is you will not be able to enjoy anything other than GSM speeds (3G) until you fix your IMEI numbers.
***YOU WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING***
6. The IMEI numbers that ship with the Voyo i8 Max are invalid. Go online to site that has an IMEI Generator and generate a IMEI based on Samsung Galaxy LTE device of your choice. Record two of the numbers down (for SIM1 and SIM2). You'll need these in a moment.
Just be careful that the IMEI number you pick is not a duplicate of someone else's phone or you might get blocked.
7. Use the App Ghost Phone to set the new IMEI numbers. After you have set the numbers, shut your phone off for at least 10 minutes. This will let the network forget your device is 3G. After ten minutes turn your device on and if you have 4G LTE in your range, you will see the 4G icon and either another 4G icon, that means you only have 4G in your area for fastest speed, or 4G and LTE noted for LTE speeds.
After I done this I loaded Androoster and Root Booster to speed my device up even further. Bringing the look and feel of my phablet up to workstation level operations. Installed Viper for Android for added sound features and increase of volume (speaker is very weak on the tablet). Added VPN software, Anti-Virus, and Adaware for near ad free use. Although a lot of ads now are fed by the host server of the app and adware does not block those completely.
I have used my machine for almost two months now and really enjoy it. While the device does not have a GPS, Waze does a good job at ignoring this fact. Google Maps is useless on this device without a good Compass. There exists a kit project for a Bluetooth compass that is reported to work with this device.
Be careful of the type of Bluetooth headphones you choose. I have a mono-speaker Cobra trucker headset. It links well but nothing plays through it except phone calls. For generic mono with mic get a gaming bluetooth cheap headset. Or spend the money for Parrot Trucker headset. For Music, direct wire or find a good over-the-ear set that does Bluetooth very well. Found a $10 set on Wish that did the job so well I bought 2 (one for the Mrs.).
I'm still bugging Voyo for the I8 Max install firmware. The one they have is the i8 Plus SD dump. Doesn't work with our gear, but we can use it as a template for mods if necessary. Particularly with TWRP.
I hope this helps. Please click thanks and keep the good stuff rolling...
Need rom dump of I8 Max
Hello,
I'm new to the I8 Max and have had no joy with Voyo, who do not really seem interested in the foreign markets.
I am very interested in your post and I tried to flash the TWRP recovery but now my I8 Max will not work - it is bricked. I need a rom dump of the system from SP Flash Tool or WwR_MTK_2.40 so I can restore the entire firmware including bootloader. If anybody out there can help, it would be appreciated. MediaTek chips are very robust and as long as I can obtain the original firmware, I should be able to flash back to a working state using SP Flash tool. If someone has the correct firmware from the manufacturer, that would be a blessing. I appreciate any and all help offered.
silver-net-surfer said:
Hello,
I'm new to the I8 Max and have had no joy with Voyo, who do not really seem interested in the foreign markets.
I am very interested in your post and I tried to flash the TWRP recovery but now my I8 Max will not work - it is bricked. I need a rom dump of the system from SP Flash Tool or WwR_MTK_2.40 so I can restore the entire firmware including bootloader. If anybody out there can help, it would be appreciated. MediaTek chips are very robust and as long as I can obtain the original firmware, I should be able to flash back to a working state using SP Flash tool. If someone has the correct firmware from the manufacturer, that would be a blessing. I appreciate any and all help offered.
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Following FWs are official released. (Replace '|' by '/' and '#' by '.')
Release at 20180223 from Chinese site https:||pan#baidu#com/s/1smg0knN
Release at 20180809 from English site https:||www#dropbox#com/sh/pk4ig0nu2d57oa0/AADFgYJRWA6QD8TP5WXCf4Nna?dl=0
Chinese site http:||www#myvoyo#com/xiazai/anzhou/i8%5FMax/down/
English site http:||en#myvoyo#com/xiazai/V%5Ftablets%5Fseries/i8%5FMax/down/
Hi guys. I just boarded the Voyo i8 max ship so lets see what else we find out.
Mine does have GPS. Google maps locks a location with hardware gps only. I don't use google location services and never will (in any of my devices).
No compass still. That's fine with me and I knew beforehand.
I think voyo does have interest in the overseas market as the device has keyboard and manuals in some kind of English but is not interested in having real customer support (as spected from a cheap China device). No suprises for me there.
Screen is a little unresponsive to touch probably because of the plastic screen protector or because of the 'palm rejection' from the pressure pen compatibility. I won't take the screen protector until the pen arrives... if it ever arrives (bought from Geekbuying).
Scroll is sluggish due to kernel tweaks or something but you can 'fix' it.
Awesome solution to the choppy scrolling: SuperTouch app from the play store. I'm amazed this really worked and no root needed to boot! Honesty don't know how that shlt works but it does. Set it to 500 smooth level because I didn't pay for the full app but damn, I might do as well because the recommended smooth level for this device's specs is more than triple! But you need to pay a few bucks.
Audio suck balls. Mono and as loud as a wishper. It almost makes the job done. I will try to hack the butt out of this device in a couple of monts and try to install real speakers and getting stereo might be a challenge depending of how stupid voyo 'engieneers' were.
Cameras are a joke (as spected).
Screen is nice (probably half the reason we bought this device) but spect bleeeding and quirks. Mine has shadow eyeliner at the right edge.
Keyboard is not worth buying unless at a discount or you really, really need a screen cover. I know I do. Plus point being bluetooth, bad point having the worse back shortcut ever. Home is esc, back is that mac flowr thingy + tiny ass backspace and recent apps...kinda shortcut is alt+tab. Alt+F4 is impossible to do with this keyboard.
The experience of the typing. Its usable, better than touch typing the screen while sitting on the desktop, but way worse than using swype, swiftkey or google board gliding. Still a pain because its like typing in a remote control.
It attaches to the device pretty poorly. It preffers to attach to the front of the device.
Unlike the voyo i8 pro this one has google play working out of the box.
Wifi is poor at medium range and unusable at long range. 2.4ghz. Haven't testet 5ghz.
4G is unavailable to me as my carriers only use B2 and B4 which this tablet doesn't support (haven't put a SIM yet but will in a couple weeks).
The pen... buttons don't work according to everyone. I can't tell, mine was never shipped.
That's all so far. I have had this device for almost an hour.