(cross posted from my post on Howard forums)
I've had my Liquid E for a few days. I returned the Xperia X10 to Rogers. The Liquid E is a much better phone right now.
The Liquid E has 512 MB RAM! The X10 only has 256 MB available (might be an Android 1.6 limitation). Not only does it have more RAM, it runs much more efficiently than the X10.
Linpack on X10: Low 4.x @1 GHz
Linpack on Acer Liquid E: Low 5.x @ 768 MHz
Linpack on Acer Liquid E: High 6.x @ 960MHz
I already rooted mine, but at the moment until we get the bin file there is no way back to the Rogers ROM. So do this at your own risk.
Status of Custom ROMs and Root
Rooting is very simple. Just get to fastboot and flash the modded recovery. From that point on either root the stock Rogers ROM, or flash a custom ROM!
Froyo Android 2.2 doesn't seem to be stable yet. I've the Acer Liquid Community Eclair Android 2.1 ROM on it right now, which I think is the best ROM out there for this phone. It has the usual goodies of a fully rooted ROM, including Apps2SD.
Here's the good stuff. Root!
I use Windows so Windows instructions only
I don't recommending following the Unlockr's method. Rooting the Rogers Liquid E is very straight forward. I have no idea what detrimental effects flashing older bin files intended for the non E version can do to your phone!
To root the ROM, download Malez recovery basically follow the instructions, but I'm going to explain some of those steps:
http://code.google.com/p/acer-liquid-malez-recovery/wiki/howToInstall
Here we go!
Boot into your phone and enable debugging under Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging
You must have proper ADB and fastboot drivers working on your phone. Here:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IEZRXHZ0
Install x64 for 64 bit only if you didn't figure that out by yourself.
You also need to download the SDK tools pack to use some of the adb (Android debugging bridge) and fastboot (which sends commands to the bootloader). Extract it to someplace you remember:
Extract the files and open up a command prompt (cmd), and browse to where you just extracted the SDK and browse to the tools folder under command prompt. (if extracted to c:\tools and you are in c:, type 'cd c:\tools")
Download the latest malezrecovery custom recovery disk image and put it into the tools folder. Download from here:
http://code.google.com/p/acer-liquid-malez-recovery/downloads/list
Now connect your phone to your computer. Then type:
Code:
adb devices
This shows you if your device is detected by your computer. If there's nothing showing under 'List", you don't have the drivers installed.
Now we install the custom recovery. Still in command prompt, type:
(replace malezRecovery_0.5.3.img with the filename of the malezrecovery custom recovery disk image you just downloaded)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot -i 0x0502 flash recovery malezRecovery_0.5.3.img
fastboot -i 0x0502 reboot
When you are done, it will say something like this on your computer: sending 'recovery' (4876 KB)... OKAY writing 'recovery'... OKAY
This will reboot your phone back into the normal firmware. Now you need to get into the custom recovery by typing into command prompt:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
At this point your phone will reboot. Now you can root your ROM or download any custom ROM you like. I recommend performing a backup by choosing Nandroid backup.
In this recovery mode, simply use the 'Menu' key to select items, and the Volume keys to move through the list. The 'Home' key confirms actions.
Getting back into recovery
This is a bit weird. With the phone off, hold the volume down key with the camera key down for a few seconds. Then still holding those keys, hold the power button until your phone vibrates 3 times.
Otherwise you can just run 'adb shell reboot recovery' through your computer, or there are other ways to get this. If you are still confused, Google first. Ask later.
Installing the Acer Liquid Community ROM
Before you install the ROM, I recommend backing up Docs2GoLite from your Rogers ROM if you haven't already, as it is not included in this ROM.
You can do that in various ways. I think you can use Estrong's File Manager to do this. (I used 'adb pull' from command prompt for /system/app)
Do a nandroid backup!
Then wipe your phone (wipe data/factory reset)
Now you do NOT need to flash a new bin file. Just take the ROM zip (LCR_1.7-signed.zip) and flash it in recovery.
Reboot then you are done!
Overclocking
Based on phhusson's git for the Acer kernel source, he has made a few custom kernel images enabling overclocking and also wifi tethering.
http://android.modaco.com/content-page/312094/custom-kernel-for-eclair-lcr-v1-7-and-1-6/
Since the Liquid E already has 512MB RAM, we don't need compcache. Don't download those.
Wifi Tether
Currently development is at this thread here:
http://android.modaco.com/content/a...liquid-tether-wifi-tethering-for-acer-liquid/
Resources
Modaco Forum for Acer Liquid: http://android.modaco.com/category/418/acer-liquid-liquid-modaco-com/
Acer Liquid Community ROM: http://code.google.com/p/acer-liquid-community-rom-bugtracker/
Custom kernel I'm running.
I built this from phhusson's source. Includes undervolting for lower voltages, and scales up to 960MHz at 1.3v. I found 998 at 1.3v to be a little unstable.
compcache is off. Just flash in recovery.
Bootsplash based on 月喰い谷 by aile, http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mod...lust_id=6768374
Tested on LCR 1.7. I didn't update to 1.7.1 because I've been pushing files manually.
You want to be finding kernels like this
Hey any chance you could post a step by step, i coudlnt figure out your method so like an idiot i tried the unlockr method but after i use the acer flashing tool i try to run the recover.bat but the command prompt doesnt do anything and the phone doesnt reboot into recovery mode.
I can refine it a little, but the only thing missing from this making this a step-by-step is numbers
Why choose LCR over Xian? And couldn't we just go back to the Rogers rom if you reflash the nandroid backup we make?
Thanks for the great tutorial btw.
I just used LCR as an example because that's currently the most feature complete ROM there is out of them. Heck they have a few guys working on that, one of whom does our recovery.
The Dolby audio feature on LCR is finicky, but sweet. I use my phone for music, so I need this ROM. There's supposedly divx support too, but I haven't tried that.
LCR has some weird missing things in it, but it's got a lot of stuff in it.
xian is an optimized stock Acer Liquid build and doesn't bring a lot more in terms of features. But it's a pretty good ROM too. It's down to personal preference really.
It comes down to which kernel you flash on top that really affects performance the most.
what option do i go to flash the rom.. and where does the "LCR****.zip" have to be placed in order for the Malez Recovery to flash it?
On the root of the sd card. Not in any folders.
As for option, just "flash zip from sd card." LCR is signed btw.
Just one quick question - only works for Rogers or any other retailed ones in other countries???
this should work for any liquid
First post needs an update!!!
Malez recovery is at 0.6 now and is even simpler...really
http://code.google.com/p/acer-liquid-malez-recovery/
http://lcr-team.org
I am using stock ROM from Fido and I got my Liquid rooted.
So, Is it able to flash this on my Fido Stock ROM?
So this is the forum you fled too
I was missing your work on the dream. Well I am getting a liquid E to go along side my dream in a week or so. Will be rooting/flashing roms on it too!
im totally newb in rooting liquid e android. is there a way to provide the link for download sdk tools pack and fastboot? really appreciate it
I have Acer Ferrari, and i've tried many ways including manual way, and same thing happening, after installing Malez recovery completely and trying to boot to recocery Vol - + Cam + Power
it's rebooting normally and just an image for recovery on screen and after that it's continue boot normally as nothing happened.
Tutorial not explicit
Well you can follow my tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324821
and visit the CLShortFuse thread ("Super One Click" Author)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Hope it helps.
This method doesn't rely on any root exploits & will work with any Android version on the ZTE Blade (and all variants). It should work on any phone with an unlocked bootloader (all zte android devices are sold with unlocked bootloaders).
Software needed:
adb (windows/linux/mac versions available as part of the android sdk - http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html You will find adb in the tools directory.)
fastboot (windows/linux/mac versions available here: http://koushikdutta.blurryfox.com/G1/ )
windows drivers for the phone (if you use windows: http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/NewsDetail.aspx?newsId=1000442 )
ClockworkMod (http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager - download zte blade clockwork recovery image)
SuperUser ( http://androidsu.com/superuser/ Download Eclair/Froyo/Gingerbread/Honeycomb (2.1 – 3.2) version) - Alternatively you can use any rooted custom rom
If your phone is running Android 2.1, then it is probably a 'gen1' device, search for "Mr Pigfish" on Android market if you're unsure. Gen1 blades will need an older version of clockworkmod, 3.0.1.4 - http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-3.0.1.4-blade.img
Method:
Download/install adb & fastboot. Install drivers for the phone if needed (on Windows).
Plug your phone into your pc using the usb cable, mount usb storage, then copy the Superuser or custom rom zip onto it & unmount usb storage.
Make sure that usb debugging is enabled on your phone, there should be an icon in the status bar, you can enable it in settings (settings -> applications -> development -> usb debugging).
Open a command terminal window & change to the directory that you downloaded recovery-clockwork-[version]-blade.img to. Type...
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
This will make the phone reboot, wait for the android logo (or custom splash screen) on the phone then type...
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-blade.img
fastboot reboot
You have just installed ClockworkMod recovery. Your phone will reboot back into android, when it has done that turn it off, then turn it on with the vol- button held to start clockworkmod. Use vol+/- to navigate, home button to select an option, back button to go back. You should create a backup now before you flash anything, when that backup is complete use 'install zip from sdcard' to either install superuser to root your stock rom, or install a custom rom. If you're installing a custom rom then you'll need to wipe data/factory reset too (you will lose all data). reboot, you're done.
I'm not sure if this is the right section for the thread, it'd probably be better in blade general. I forgot that newbies can't reply here.
Anyway, for those that can reply, can you suggest any improvements? I'll find links for adb, fastboot & windows drivers later.
Everything is clear except where to find adb and fastboot for noob users... (like me).
I did a little search and found out that adb is installed with the Android SDK... so, i installed it, installed the android platform-tools package, the usb driver but i am stuck with fastboot...
There is no fastboot in the Android SDK installation directory... and i can't find it on the web... so, i can't install clockworkmod recovery and i'm stuck...
Can u help me plz ?
Yeah, as I said, I'm still looking for links. you get fastboot when you compile android from source, but that is a bit of a long & complicated way.
Here is a pre-compiled version of fastboot for windows, linux & macos http://koushikdutta.blurryfox.com/G1/
adb works without the sdk too, I'll see if I can find links for that.
The windows driver is on zte's site somewhere, but that's a pain to find anything on. I'm not sure if the Google driver works. I don't even run windows, so if anybody can help write that part...
Probably best to for XP use the exe driver installer (Thats in the pcsuite.iso in the official 2.3.5 rom)
Windows 7 just works (gets drivers from windows update).
Does the superboot apk deal with changing default.prop (to allow adb remount etc).
If not could do that (use the same thing the CM7 universal converter uses to split the boot.img).
unrandomsam said:
Probably best to for XP use the exe driver installer (Thats in the pcsuite.iso in the official 2.3.5 rom)
Windows 7 just works (gets drivers from windows update).
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Not everybody is running the official 2.3.5 rom, it's probably a tiny fraction of users. 2.1 roms don't have the driver iso. I found the drivers & updated the first post. The drivers on the phone should work fine, if you are running an unmodified 2.2 or 2.3 stock rom, just plug the phone in & it should mount a driver cd image over usb to install the drivers.
Does the superboot apk deal with changing default.prop (to allow adb remount etc).
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It's superuser, it's a clockworkmod zip file & no, it doesn't change default.prop. It installs superuser & su.
If not could do that (use the same thing the CM7 universal converter uses to split the boot.img).
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Tell ChainsDD, it isn't my software, I just wrote a quick idiot's guide.
Hi wbaw....
nice to see you posting helpful stuff here....
Can I ask what is perhaps a silly question, about the rooting process for ZTE devices, without relying on root exploits?
How is this different, or better, than using the z4Root modified by kallt_kaffe App, which I have linked (MoDaCo).
Is it just the use of the exploit, or is there another reason?
I have used it on my OSF/Blade, and never lost root or had any other problem, AFAIK.
Also, I see you are not showing your previous GEN1/Gen2 all-in-one TPT for GSF any more...is it available any more for ppl who may want to try it?
Thanks in advance
The exploit that z4root uses doesn't work on newer versions of Android (2.2.2 & above), ZTE are selling some phones with these newer versions of Android.
If z4root works for you, then that's fine, there's nothing wrong with it. It just doesn't work for everybody.
If you are using a version of Android that z4root (or other root exploits) do work on, then you should update Android asap. Otherwise a malicious app could use the same exploit to take over your phone. Root exploits themselves aren't bad (as long as you're doing it to your own device, or with permission of the owner) - the fact that root exploits work is bad & a sign that you need to update the software asap.
GSF has it's own thread. You can get the same effect by using the gen1 to gen2 tpt & then installing gsf. It is buggy & old, I think there is a nasty remote root exploit out there for 2.3.4 too. Just use CyanogenMod, it's much better, less buggy, more secure, they keep up with the latest Android fixes & it has more customisation options.
Thank you for the explanation...I will go ahead and do what you have advised.
I am just continuing to use good old Swedish Spring RLS5, which I think was kallt_kaffe (Cold Coffee) also......GEN 2 thanks to your Gen 1>Gen 2 TPT.
I think t is 2.2.
If I want to proceed to permanently root as you describe, should I use z4root to unroot first?
I will probably move to CyanogenMod, so I should use your exploit-free root instructions first.
BTW, I will be sad to move on from SS, as it does seem to be as near a perfect fit as I have found for the Blade.
I did put on GSF ,some time ago, and to be very honest, I just lasted a night with it, then restored the SS Nandroid.......it didn't feel at all as satisfactory a UI experience as SS.
Perhaps it was me, you know, you get used to an old pair of sneakers, etc.
As you said, it was and is always beta...it was an early version!!!
Thanks again, and keep up the good work in these calm(er) waters
Custom roms are already rooted. You don't need to root a custom rom, you just install it with clockworkmod.
If you already have a custom rom installed then you don't need any of this guide, you've already got clockworkmod. All this guide does is tell you how to install clockworkmod.
This is for people with phones on a stock rom who want to be able to install clockworkmod to root their stock rom or install a custom rom.
You shouldn't still be using Android 2.2 because the root exploit in z4root works on it, therefore other more malicious apps could use a similar exploit without asking you first.
Hi..... does this work on any Android phone?
I have in mind the new Samsung W i 8150.
Getting one for Xmas.... AFAIK
Sent from my ZTE-BLADE using Tapatalk
It should work on some other android phones, but they'll need adb & an unlocked bootloader, so it wont work with every phone. It should work on any ZTE android phone or tablet (except maybe the tureis?).
Hi!I have a Zte Blade with 2.3.5 OS. I tried to root my phone using this tutorial, but when i write : "fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-blade.img" in Comand Prompt program, i get this message : "error: cannot load : recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-blade.img".
Can anyone help me, please?
Thanks!
stanangel said:
Hi!I have a Zte Blade with 2.3.5 OS. I tried to root my phone using this tutorial, but when i write : "fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-blade.img" in Comand Prompt program, i get this message : "error: cannot load : recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-blade.img".
Can anyone help me, please?
Thanks!
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You need to download clockwork recovery & be in the directory that you downloaded it to, to run that command.
Thank you!It works. Now, can I put Cyanogenmod 7.1 on 2.3.5 OS with this root and clocworckmod ?
stanangel said:
Thank you!It works. Now, can I put Cyanogenmod 7.1 on 2.3.5 OS with this root and clocworckmod ?
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You can put clockworkmod on, but cm7 might not work without a bit of fixing, it is designed for 2.2 blades, zte's 2.3.5 has a different radio firmware.
Is this a 2.3.5 blade? where did you buy it?
Well, first time i had 2.1 update-1.After that I updated the version to 2.2 Boygues (or something like this) and then i found on this forum the official image.bin (2.3.5) and I decided to update.But now, i want to try CM.
stanangel said:
Well, first time i had 2.1 update-1.After that I updated the version to 2.2 Boygues (or something like this) and then i found on this forum the official image.bin (2.3.5) and I decided to update.But now, i want to try CM.
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I see, you'll need to use another image.bin to go back to 'gen2' - the zte froyo radio firmware. Otherwise you wont get any phone signal, 3g or gps on CM7 because the 2.3.5 image.bin that you installed contained new radio firmware.
You don't need to root it first, you can install clockworkmod with a gen2 radio firmware using a custom image.bin like this one that http://www.mediafire.com/?jb4crw3em2m4r4x Amphoras made.
The 2.3.5 image.bin contained another new version of the radio firmware, which isn't compatible with CM7.
Uhuuu, it works.Thank you a lot! CM7.1 is awsome.This forum is awsome.
Hey I cant acess adb after doing adb reboot bootloader. When I come to the chinese letter I cant do nothing. So i cant fastboot flash recovery recovery-xxx.img.
What im i doing wrong?
Hi guys. Can someone please post a step by step guide for updating a european Xoom to 4.0.2 ICS, then rooting it and flashing the Nightlies kernel from Team EOS? I couldn't find a tutorial just yet so I would appreciate every help I can get.
Greetings
Faceball
Not to be mean… but stop being lazy. I mean everything you are asking for is basicaly right infront of you.
Sent from my DROID3 using XDA App
Any guide that shows you how to root + install CWM + Tiamat rom but replace tiamat rom with ICS!
Hey, it's pretty difficult to navigate all the threads and guides sometimes, I'm a new to XDA as well.
This thread should help you out, there's a breakdown below from me as well
If anything below is wrong, could someone correct me - my Xoom arrives today and below is what I understand the process to be from my reading ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
1. Install Motorola USB drivers, Java SDK and Android SDK tools (for adb and fastboot)
3. Unlock the device or "bootloader") allows the flashing or replacement of recovery and boot images
4. Install a modified recovery image (ClockWorkMod recovery for Android). This is known as CWM and is an app that allows you to easily flash new ROMS and Kernals etc to the device.
5. Root the device (Allow r/w access to the device filesystem)
6. Do Nandroid (full backup) with CWM (Optional)
7. Party on and Flash new ROMS / Kernals etc!
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You can restore your device to Stock by downloading a stock image for your Xoom model and flashing via Fastboot...
Hi Everyone, How I can install a custom recovery in a500 On ICS
The Build Number is : 1.031.00_WW_GEN1
Image Version is : RV03RC01_WW-GEN1
If You help me i can help you :highfive:
Sorry For My Bad English
:silly:
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Acer A500 Stock ICS
HTC Incredible 2 Stock ( For Now)
1. Install acer recovery installer from market. This apk is free.
2. Keep with you the .zip or .image file of recovery which you want to install and place it in sd card.
3. Run the apk and select install from sd card.
4. If apk do not detect .zip file in your sd card than extract recovery.image from that file and store it in sd card.
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You can get custom recovery files from tegraowners.com or any other custom recovery in development section.
jancarlos1597 said:
Hi Everyone, How I can install a custom recovery in a500 On ICS
The Build Number is : 1.031.00_WW_GEN1
Image Version is : RV03RC01_WW-GEN1
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The real answer is if you have ICS, to install a custom recover or custom kernel you must have an unlocked bootloader.
The following resources are related to the new bootloader, a quick read of the OPs of the first two are highly recommended, even if you install with the third link. (This is to have a highlevel idea of what you are changing on your device, as it will help you find what you need to look closer at in future if something goes wrong, or possibly prevent a problem in the first case)
bootloader thread
civato's guide
Afterota tool (windows users bootloader install tool)
If you already have the unlocked bootloader installed, but can't boot into recovery:
This is likely because you have a stock ICS rom overwritting recovery with the stock recovery in every boot; either use fastboot or (if you have root) a program such as acer recovery installer to force the install of a recovery and immediately reboot into it. (Most bootloader installers will also install a recovery that you can immediately boot into)
Once in recovery you can backup/restore/or install a rom modified to prevent the overwrite of recovery. (More advanced users can stop this from adb by removing some files)
Personally I use a lightly modified version of the stock rom you are using now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661492
it ought to be safe to do a no wipe update to that and receive a more expected environment with a custom recovery, optional custom OC kernel, and busybox support.
However if you explore the dev section, many other (both more and less modified) versions of ICS roms exist. Themed and otherwise. So feel free to explore.
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As i understand - there is no more upgrade to the operation system.
mine is the newest (4 )and i'm not satisfied with it.
Can someone tell me how to root it and what os to install and how. there are some guides but i do not know if they actual and good for os4 ver.
thanks.
libal said:
As i understand - there is no more upgrade to the operation system.
mine is the newest (4 )and i'm not satisfied with it.
Can someone tell me how to root it and what os to install and how. there are some guides but i do not know if they actual and good for os4 ver.
thanks.
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Please don't start another *how do I root* thread there are dozens if not hundreds of postings on here explaining in great detail how to achieve root.
sorry but....
1. I ask for the best and easy way to root android 4
2.also for the best firmware.
thank you anyway...
To get root & custom recovery, the following methods are reported to be working with the latest Asus ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1689193
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1681155
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1688012
The first method ( [TOOL]PERI-0.4 One click root+recovery/fix-bootloops+soft-bricks ALL Devices V0.4) works well for me on TF101G with latest ICS . Just install it on the PC, run the .BAT file and follow the instructions to root and install Custom Recovery and Root / SU on the Transformer.
The only issue I've had is that this custom Recovery won't seem flash the ASUS stock ROM for some reason. So what I do now is use the above tool to get root and Custom Recovery, then use that to flash ClockWorkMod Recovery v6.0.1.4 NoTouch Hybrid from http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1855686 - click the Download link and get the cwm-6.0.1.4-notouch-hybrid.zip file (apparently the Touch version is currently broken).
From CWM recovery you should be able to flash any custom ROM and kernel etc., and also return to stock by flashing the ASUS stock ROM from their download site (make sure you select the right one for your model and unzip it first - for some reason they put the zip ROM inside another zip).
If you do return to stock, don't forget you'll also lose root and custom recovery so you'll need to start over.
I'm using Android Revolution HD 3.4.3 3G which seems pretty stable. I've also heard good things about Revolver, but I couldn't get 3G working on the 3G version.
Good luck.
1 click root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689193
This worked for me. Just make sure you download version for your transformer.
well thank you all ...
thank you all...