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Hi!
I just passed to an android nand rom, before i had android from sd. It was very simple for me to install apps, i just passed the files .apk to the folder Android Apps in the folder of Android Sd and when i reeboted the phone the app was installed.
Now my question is, i have nand android and tried to place an .apk app in the root of the sd, reeboted, and nothing was installed.
I tried to search for an answer but nothing, can somebody please explain me how to install apps in this nand version?
And also.... how can i remove boot sound? i cannot enter in recovery mode... in the sd version i had the option to reebot in it by holding the power button (but really never worked), and now in nand version i have only the option to Reebot, Shutdown, or Put in silent mode.
Thanks!
Hmm..are you talking about installing typical apps or some special apps? cause for most of apps you can install them as simply as coping the .apk file to your SD or even download them directly from the web to your SD,then browse to where you copied/downloaded them using your file manager and simply click on the app to install it,or there is the hard way by using 'adb' and the command " install -s yourappname.apk".About that recovery issue,you can't access recovery mode from the power menu on HD2 android,however we do have a working recovery image in some other way,so you might wanna do some reading HERE first. Hope i helped or even understood you correctly,if you need more help just be more specific and i'll be glad to help you further.Cheers!
matt-86 said:
Hi!
I just passed to an android nand rom, before i had android from sd. It was very simple for me to install apps, i just passed the files .apk to the folder Android Apps in the folder of Android Sd and when i reeboted the phone the app was installed.
Now my question is, i have nand android and tried to place an .apk app in the root of the sd, reeboted, and nothing was installed.
I tried to search for an answer but nothing, can somebody please explain me how to install apps in this nand version?
And also.... how can i remove boot sound? i cannot enter in recovery mode... in the sd version i had the option to reebot in it by holding the power button (but really never worked), and now in nand version i have only the option to Reebot, Shutdown, or Put in silent mode.
Thanks!
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hummm..
hi, i'm really glad you answered and i thank you..
my problem now is.. i don't have a file manager because i cannot install this famous apps like i did in the past with sd version. Usually i placed the apk file in AndroidApps and the app whas installed in automatic when i reeboted. Now in this nand version i don't have this folder and in rom i don't have a file manager... (still i don't understand why android doesn't have one in stock like wm had).... and so i cannot install nothing... i neither cannot access to phone storage because if i select the option when i connect the phone to connect with Htc Sync the phone gets stuck searching for Htc Sync in my computer... I don't know which is the solution now and i don't understand why nobody in forum speaks about this problem i have.
Thanks!
matt-86 said:
hi, i'm really glad you answered and i thank you..
my problem now is.. i don't have a file manager because i cannot install this famous apps like i did in the past with sd version. Usually i placed the apk file in AndroidApps and the app whas installed in automatic when i reeboted. Now in this nand version i don't have this folder and in rom i don't have a file manager... (still i don't understand why android doesn't have one in stock like wm had).... and so i cannot install nothing... i neither cannot access to phone storage because if i select the option when i connect the phone to connect with Htc Sync the phone gets stuck searching for Htc Sync in my computer... I don't know which is the solution now and i don't understand why nobody in forum speaks about this problem i have.
Thanks!
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It's not really a problem,dude. simply go to market and install ANY file manager you like then you would be able to do whatever you want,i would recommend 'esfile manager' it nice one and works almost with every build.You can also do it using 'adb' on your pc.
"(still i don't understand why android doesn't have one in stock like wm had)"<--That will always be a wonder to me,it seems kinds stupid not to add it,maybe they depend on you to access market and get one yourself.
thanks
ok, thankyou mate. in all cases i'll try to flash another rom with the ClockworkMod Recovery, i've seen the video and it seems a very good program, also because of the backup and restore option, i really like it.
Ight,just make sure you are downloading a rom with the '.zip' format for clockwork not any nand build,not all of them are packed into '.zip' at least not yet.Glad i could help.
matt-86 said:
ok, thankyou mate. in all cases i'll try to flash another rom with the ClockworkMod Recovery, i've seen the video and it seems a very good program, also because of the backup and restore option, i really like it.
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last question
a last question, i've seen that if i pass from a daf rom to a zip rom it's better if i whipe the system before flashing, maybe not wiping can cause issues, you know how to?
thanks
Sure,after you install clockwork you will find an option inside it's sub menu 'called wipe...something something' don't really recall,but it's there you will find all the instructions for clockwork in the thread for it.
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a last question, i've seen that if i pass from a daf rom to a zip rom it's better if i whipe the system before flashing, maybe not wiping can cause issues, you know how to?
thanks
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I take no responsibility for any harm that comes to your phone as a result of applying this mod.
I suggest people start using genokolar's version instead, available here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067490
Clockwork Recovery port based on Koush's 3.0.2.8 source.
Available here: http://www.multiupload.com/DQGL84P3A5
Source available on my github: https://github.com/stockwell/u8800-clockwork-recovery-port (bit messy.. will do a cleanup when I have the time)
BIG THANKS TO 357546 for creating the new kernel!!
v4 Notes:
- Now using 357546's kernel with fixed framebuffer driver capable of RGB565!
- Seems to be fully functional aside from rom manager integration
- Some small cleanups in init scripts and sbin
Detailed Installation:
- Ensure that there are no Huawei rom updates on your SD-Card in the dload folder and unplug the phone from your computer
- Boot to bootloader mode by pressing the up and down volume keys and pressing the power button. This will show a plain violet/purple screen.
- Connect the phone to your computer. In windows it will automatically mount one mass storage device which corresponds to the /cust_backup folder on your phone. If your OS supports EXT3 it will mount multiple devices, look for the one with an images directory and this is the device to use.
- In the images directory rename recovery.img to something else (ie. recovery.bak) and then copy the new recovery image in its place.
- Unmount the mass storage device to ensure all cached writes are completed and then disconnect from the computer. Exit bootloader mode by pulling out the battery.
You now have the clockwork recovery installed. Boot to recovery by holding the volume up and power buttons to turn the phone on.
wow！
hope for a perfect recovery!
Any feedback on this?
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good news！！！
seems that the32bpp mode is a big problem
hope to see changes!!!
Good stuff man, thanks for the work you're doing.
good job bro
Thanks for the support! I've got an issue though, I've applied the recovery but when I press the vol buttons and power I am taken to the purple screen instead of the green recovery menu. V2 worked fine though......not sure if anyone else is having the same issue?
VolUP+VolDown+Power=Purple screen
VolUp+Power=Recovery screen
Got it, thanks!
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tested, backup ok, wifi ok
thanks for your work, tested V4, backup ok, wifi is working fine, so far no problem
wmi543 said:
thanks for your work, tested, use lastest clockmod rom manager 4.0, backup ok, wifi is working fine, so far no problem
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Hey, just a question on that topic - I goto 'Backup Current ROM' and it asks me to install clockmod recovery, and asks to verify what model of phone; obviously u8800 isn't an option on the list.
So.... Aroo? Sorry if I'm missing something obvious
actually you don't need to install rom manager
just follow the instructions in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043232
Yep, so just skip using the app entirely. Got it
What's the difference between this and Reckas recovery?
blup1 said:
What's the difference between this and Reckas recovery?
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That would be v2 of my recovery port actually. As stated this version fixes usb mass storage mounting and implements off-mode charging.
made a backup without problem.. thx..
blup1 said:
What's the difference between this and Reckas recovery?
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I mentioned in mine that it was Stockwells, maybe I didn't make this clear. Sorry about that in that case.
Either way I better get this up on my site to be mirrored
http://www.apksmash.com/x5/recovery.img
New version uploaded
When you are in recovery after the last step which says so, are you just suppose to take the first option "reboot system now"?
Sorry, completely beginner with these kinds of stuff.
Edit: I guess I should choose backup and restore> backup but when i do so it says "Can't mount SD-card"
I have serious problem by finding the bootloader drivers! The driver update is failing all the time? Do some of you have the driver folder you can give me?
THX!
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When you are in recovery after the last step which says so, are you just suppose to take the first option "reboot system now"?
Edit: I guess I should choose backup and restore> backup but when i do so it says "Can't mount SD-card"
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Feel free to just have a poke around and see what it can do. At the moment the only really useful thing is backup and restore.
I'm not sure why it won't mount the sd. I should mention that it does not use the internal 'sd-card' so you'll get that error if you don't have an external sd-card inserted.
Playron said:
I have serious problem by finding the bootloader drivers! The driver update is failing all the time? Do some of you have the driver folder you can give me?
THX!
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I didn't think that drivers were needed, it should just come up with the mass storage device. From what I remember there are two other devices that windows detects but cannot find drivers for, but don't stress about that as it's not needed. Try it again and see how it goes, it may have mounted but you were stressing about the drivers so missed that it was working.
Guide(/essay) removed as I don't have this phone anymore, so can't update or change the guide with accurate information, which I haven't tested on my own device first Thanks for all the help from others.
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Restoring tpt functionality
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These are good explanations, very thorough.
I've picked up on a few things that could be added/edited.
1.) Gen 2 is a newer version of the radio firmware, as well as the different memory map
2.) Add Amon Ra Recovery as an alternative to CWM, I know it's not very popular but I find it good for partitioning.
3.) Add link to Mr Pigfish, https://market.android.com/details?id=com.apedroid.pigfish&feature=search_result
4.) On the Flashing ROM's section, I'd also add 'Go into Mounts and Storage and Select Format System'. Not needed, but recommended for the cleanest installation and hopefully fewer problems down the line.
5.) There's the CM7 Converter thing for people to use CM7 on a Gen 1 phone. It can be flashed via recovery.
6.) Add TPT link for Ginger Stir Fry (Over on MoDaCo) since it's popular.
7.) Remove or clarify 'Gen does not matter' under the TPT section, a few may take this that Gen 1 ROM's can be flashed on a Gen 2 device :/
8.) Put warnings/important things in big scary red writing.
9.) Bold and underline the headings e.g. Gen 1/Gen 2, TPT, Root etc.
10.) Personally, I'd say that the Firmware is more similar to the BIOS than Recovery. Recovery is probably most similar to Windows Recovery Environment.
I'm glad you explained what recovery is since it's a bit annoying when people don't know and don't bother to Google it, hopefully they'll read this and understand. I hope you find my comments constructive.
Partitioning your SD Card.
Why?
To create an EXT Partition for A2SD (Not to be confused with the Froyo Apps2SD).
Why do I want this?
For more space on the phone's internal memory and to allow certain apps like widget's to reside on 'internal' memory which may not be available if they were on the FAT32 Partition used by the Froyo Apps2SD method.
How do I do this?
There are a few ways to do this, I found this method the best. I'd recommend doing this before flashing a ROM with a full wipe to avoid issues.
1.) Create a full Backup in Recovery in case something goes wrong
2.) Mount the SD Card on Windows/Linux/Mac
3.) Copy the contents of the SD card into a folder on Windows/Linux/Mac
4.) Download Amon Ra Recovery - Gen 1 Gen 2 Ensure you download and verify you download the correct version. Flashing the wrong version i.e. Gen 1 on a Gen 2 will cause a lot of problems.
5.) Flash it with your existing recovery e.g. Clockworkmod
6.) Go back to Advanced > Reboot Recovery
7.) Scroll down to Partition SD Card
8.) Select Partition SD
9.) Swap Size 0 MB EXT Partition Size 512 MB/1024 MB - depends on the size of your SD card and the number of apps you have.
10.) Press Home to Confirm. ALL Data on your SD will be erased.
11.) Press back and select EXT2 to EXT3 for the best compatibility with A2SD scripts.
12.) Select USB-MS toggle
13.) Drag and drop the ROM you want to flash on your SD
14.) Disable USB-MS toggle.
15.) Flash .zip from SD Card.
16.) If you intend to use CM7 download S2E from the Market to enable A2SD. Tick the first two boxes in the app. Alternatively, if you want to ensure you have enough space for when the Google Backup & Restore happens I've uploaded the APK of S2E to install BEFORE you flash Gapps.
Enjoy.
BTW are you going to post the guide that you wrote in the first post on MoDaCo? It'll get more views there and subsequently be of more use.
If you have any further questions you can find me on MoDaCo with the same username, I'll do my best to help. I'm not a developer either for that matter.
Hello, hedgepigdaniel from modaco here.
Nice guide, I have a couple of suggestions/comments
I don't know if you are aware, but Gen2 blades do have TPT, they just use a different file format (image.bin rather than the .img and .mbn files). There are not as many custom layourts and such around, but I have just put one up for the purposes of unbricking. For that reason, I don't think its a good idea to recommend flashing via windows as protection from a brick anymore (especially because windows flashing goes horribly wrong every so often).
In the rooting section, why don't you link to kalt kaffes modified z4root instead - since it can root Gen2 blades aswell. For Gen2 blades, ROM manager from market is the the easiest way to install recovery.
I've written an unbricking guide in the last few days (that's where the Gen2 TPT is). You are welcome to make use of that if you like.
Glad I finally got enough posts to post in the development section...
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TPT is not able to change the lowest level firmware file - partition.mbn. If you try to flash a TPT with a different partition.mbn then it just wont flash. You need windows to change the entire firmware. What wbaw has done (and I just repackaged his work as "custom") is create a mixture of files from Gen1 and Gen2, partition.mbn and the few files that have to match from Gen1, and the rest from Gen2. This makes it possible to TPT a Gen1 phone to a mixture that for all intents and purposes is Gen2. wbaw's TPTs can't be flashed to a real Gen2 phone because they have a Gen1 partition.mbn, but It would be equally possible for someone to make the opposite of what wbaw has made - a image.bin TPT with a Gen2 partition.mbn and co and Gen1 everything else (or just with a different partition layout), but no one has yet done so (and I haven't taken the time to work out how). So right now windows is the only way to go back to Gen1 from Gen2, but it doesn't have to be. More to the point, it isn't the only way to re-flash real Gen2 firmware, because I've now put a Gen2 image.bin in my unbricking guide. That's why I wouldn't recommend that people flash anything via windows with the aim of avoiding a brick.
You can use this tool by fonix232 to convert between multi-image TPTs and image.bin TPTs. If you start out with the multi image files from stock Gen2 firmware then you can create a image.bin that will flash on stock Gen2 phones as I have done.
EDIT: jsut to clarify, It's still fine to flash via windows as per my guide if you want to be able to flash all the TPTs that are out there on forums now, or to repartition or enable fastboot, its just not necessary as a safety measure.
Not sure if this is the best idea for 'n00bs' but there's an excellent partition tool for custom partitions.
http://android.modaco.com/topic/337...ol-windows-only/page__p__1672185#entry1672185
By Ricardopvz
It works with the Windows Flasher and the TPT's.
Instructions for use:
1.) Open the program
2.) Drag the sliders or enter values for the partition layout you want
3.) Press Create files
4.) Open the TPT .zip
5.) Navigate to the directory with "partition_zte.mbn" and "appsboot.mbn"
6.) Replace the existing "partition_zte.mbn" and "appsboot.mbn" with the new ones.
Done.
Also, add How to flash the Gapps package/Where's my Market gone and difference between Stable, Nightlies etc. under the CM section since some people can't be bothered to Google it.
1.) Place the gapps file that you downloaded on the root of your SD Card
2.) Reboot into recovery
3.) Select Flash .zip from SD Card
4.) Confirm
5.) Reboot
6.) Done
What's the difference between Stable, Nightlies, Experimental and Alpha?
Stable versions are those where all known issues have been addressed and resolved. This version is for everyday use.
Test / RC versions are similar to the experimental versions, but are in the final stages of testing before being "stable". There may be a few bugs left, but this version is usually stable enough for everyday use.
Experimental / Alpha versions are those where new features are being added, modified, and tweaked, and there are known bugs that are being worked on. This version is for beta / alpha testers.
Nightly builds are daily compiled builds from source. This version therefore has the latest bleeding edge features & tweaks, but it is also the mostly likely to have bugs and issues.
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CyanogenMod Tips/Solutions, some from the CyanogenMod Wiki here.
It's slow!
Remove stock launcher "ADW". It slows down the homescreen badly.
Recommended: "Launcher Pro" or "Gingerbread Launcher" from Market.
Omg I flashed CM7 and now I don't have Market!
You need to install the Gapps zip. Sign into your account on the First Time Setup screen and Market will activate
My Wi-Fi doesn't turn off/it's draining my battery!
The workaround for Wi-Fi sleep policy that doesn't seem work is download Green Power from the Market if you want your Wi-Fi off when your screen turns off.
Help, Nightly 1xx doesn't work properly/There's a bug!
They're nightlies, sometimes they don't work properly. Use the recommended Nightly from the Wiki Page or another ROM. Also, refer to the CM7 thread on MoDaCo linked below for possible fixes/workarounds.
I don't know what nightly to choose!
First check the CyanogenMod Wiki listed above the CM7 thread on MoDaCo here.
Read the last five pages on that thread for up to date info and feedback on the latest nightlies.
If you still don't know then post in the CM7 thread. Don't create an entire new thread to ask that question please.
Hi im trying to root my friend's blade. I cant find the file to root. Could you be kind to show the link please?
Guide to Rooting:
Enable USB Debugging:
Settings-->Applications-->Development-->USB Debugging (tick)
Install this Apk:
Install Astro File Browser from the market. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.metago.astro
Download the file on your computer, then copy it across to somewhere on your phone
Browse to that somewhere and click on the file. Open app manager and click install.
After installation, click open.
Tell it to do Permanent Root
Wait for it to reboot
Done.
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teddymild said:
Hi im trying to root my friend's blade. I cant find the file to root. Could you be kind to show the link please?
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I'd suggest you use the TPT method here since the process would be quicker than rooting it manually etc.: http://android.modaco.com/topic/337798-gen1-to-gen2-tpt-upgrade/
This will root the phone, install Clockworkmod recovery and put on a new 2.3 ROM as well. I'd suggest you use the Ginger Stir Fry one on that page.
I think z4root would work as well if you don't want to carry out the TPT method.
How's the guide going?
Thank you. I'll try it.
k0zmic said:
I'd suggest you use the TPT method here since the process would be quicker than rooting it manually etc.: http://android.modaco.com/topic/337798-gen1-to-gen2-tpt-upgrade/
This will root the phone, install Clockworkmod recovery and put on a new 2.3 ROM as well. I'd suggest you use the Ginger Stir Fry one on that page.
I think z4root would work as well if you don't want to carry out the TPT method.
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This thread dead?
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It would be nice to take this thread further.
Here's a simple noob-proof TPT Guide for repartioning/upgrading your ZTE Blade/Orange San Francisco in order to run Android 4.0 (ColdfusionX or AOKP)
I'm assuming that you're running on a rooted system, if not, check the forum to know how to root your rom.
Step A - DownloadDownload TPT Helper from Google Play. You can find it HERE or open the Play Store on your device and search for TPT Helper.
Grab your rom
CFX: http://www.modaco.co...m-updated-1505/
AOKP: http://www.modaco.co...9-remix-rc-652/
MIUI: http://www.modaco.co...m-updated-3003/
KonstaKANG: http://www.modaco.com/topic/355059-romgen2276-cyanogenmod-9-konstakang-android-404/
and Google Apps
FULL: http://goo.im/gapps/...0429-signed.zip
Medium: http://www.mediafire.com/?lgq5h4r12ca7n52
Mini: http://blade.windows98.co.uk/ (scroll down).
The main difference between the two packages is that FULL doesn't have Google Talk (but you can install it later copying Talk.apk to /system) ).
Put both ZIPs on your SD Card WITHOUT UNPACKING THEM.
If you plan to use KonstaKANG, download Konstat's custom TPT ( GEN1 PHONE - GEN2 PHONE Download GEN2 version ONLY IF YOUR PHONE WAS SOLD WITH GEN2. If you upgraded it with some old TPTs, you still have to use GEN1 ), extract it to the root of your SD Card and proceed to step D.
Step B - Set up TPT HelperPress Accept at the first warning
If your phone type is detected correctly, press yes (otherwise, press no, but it shouldn't fail)
If your phone region is detected correctly, press yes (otherwise, press no, but it shouldn't fail)
Choose your GEN version.
WARNING: If your phone was upgraded with TPTs or Windows, choose Other. You should choose GEN2 only if your phone has been SOLD with GEN2, not upgraded.
If you noticed you made a mistake, press the MENU key, Other -> Options and fix your errors.
Step C - Create your TPTPress Create your TPT.
Choose your splash image
Choose your CWM version (I suggest CWM 5.0.2.0)
Enter the Cache size (20MB is suggested, but if you plan to use CFX you can lower it, since it's only needed to store temp files from Play Store (and CFX has a redirect to /data for them)), then press OK.
Enter System size (180MB is the minimum size if you remove Bootanimation and use Mini Gapps, for a full experience choose a 200MB layout (I use a 196mb, CFX + MiniGAPPS and everything is working)), then press OK.
Warning: If you'll use KonstaKANG, /system partition's size can be trimmed down to 138mb without any issues.
Data partition size will be self calculated (should be around 235MB). Press Yes if you like this layout, No to change sizes.
TPT Helper will download some files and make the TPT. Simply wait untill it has finished.
Step D - Flash the TPTWhen TPT Helper has finished to download, shut down your phone and remove the battery for 30 secs. Then insert the battery, keep pressed VOL+ and Menu keys, then press the power button. Some green text should appear on your screen. In about 1 minute the TPT process should be over and your phone will reboot to CWM.
Step E - Flash your ROMIn CWM choose:
- Mounts and Storage -> Format /system
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Install Zip from SD Card -> Choose Zip from SD Card -> Choose your ROM zip file
- Wipe AGAIN Data/Factory Reset
- Reboot System Now
Then reboot and wait for some minutes, untill the rom full boots and let it sit on the launcher for ~ 5 minutes then reboot into recovery again (Power button, Reboot, Recovery)
Now choose:
- Install Zip from SD Card -> Choose Zip from SD Card -> Choose your GAPPS zip file
- Reboot System Now
Step F - Extra (Suggested only to Advanced Users)If /data is too small, you can both:
- Flash S2EXT from CWM - http://www.modaco.co...coldfusion-ics/
- Install Link2SD from Google Play - https://play.google....om.buak.Link2SD
I prefer the second option, since it has more functionality, like moving system app's upgrade to /system, use internal App2SD script for application that has A2SD support etc. In order to use those scripts you need to repartition your SD Card through CWM (Reboot to CWM, )
If you need Google Talk, simple download full GAPPS, extract Talk.apk from that package and copy it to your SD Card. Then with a Root-enabled file explorer, copy to /system. Here are 2 File Explorer with Root permissions that you can use:
Root Explorer: https://play.google....re.rootexplorer
Solid Explorer Beta: https://play.google.....solid.explorer
I made this guide some weeks ago in order to help people at modaco, hope someone will found it usefull even here on XDA.
I left modaco's link, since every ICS rom is hosted there (with changelogs and buglists), hope anyone won't mind.
Very helpful guide.
You should also add an optional "step g" about reverting back to previous re-partitions just in case.
And, so sorry for Italia tonight. I really wanted them to win!
a big error in step D manytimes. So this method is really not working for me. So I will repartition my Blade by an old way using WIN program
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sbd who can help me? Because I did't find any good TPT partition for ICS (need 20/200/242MB) - so I need my own made by TPT helper.
my problem is, that MD5 doesn't match: 11/13 match, but the two of them not (espetialy appsboot.mdn and partition_zte.mbn). And after restarting to service mode it write only 4x error instead of partitioning. Thanks very much for help.
Majkl007 said:
a big error in step D manytimes. So this method is really not working for me. So I will repartition my Blade by an old way using WIN program
EDIT:
sbd who can help me? Because I did't find any good TPT partition for ICS (need 20/200/242MB) - so I need my own made by TPT helper.
my problem is, that MD5 doesn't match: 11/13 match, but the two of them not (espetialy appsboot.mdn and partition_zte.mbn). And after restarting to service mode it write only 4x error instead of partitioning. Thanks very much for help.
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Try the one made by Konstat and use KonstaKANG instead of CFX. Since it's only a slimmed down version of CFX, you won't lose any ICS experience.
Then how to go back my stock layout if warranty claims,can I backup my current tpt.
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rohitzz said:
Then how to go back my stock layout if warranty claims,can I backup my current tpt.
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Wbaw long time ago posted GEN1 stock TPT here (bot repartition and downgrade the Blade to GEN1): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258855
You can use it, then reflash your stock rom from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353526
Idk for GEN2/3
I'm having a Gen 2 blade then why to downgrade it..
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What is md5sum and how to check it.???
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rohitzz said:
I'm having a Gen 2 blade then why to downgrade it..
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Original TPT was made in order to upgrade the phone to GEN2, since most of the roms runs only on GEN2. So if you have to send the phone back for RMA, you have to "downgrade" it since TPT/Root/Custom Roms broke the warranty (flashing GEN2toGEN1 TPT + Stock roms take your phone to the original status, so no one will notice that you did nasty things to it ).
If you have a phone sold with GEN2, you have to find the stock GEN2 TPT, i don't really know if there's one available and if there's any stock GEN2 rom somewhere.
What is md5sum and how to check it.???
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Any MD5 calculator or sfv/md5 verification program can be used. MD5 is an hash that you can use to check if the downloaded/extracted/copied file is corrupted.
I checked md5sum of stock gen2.zip with an option in tpt helper ,it tells 12/12 matches what does it mean ,can I flash stock tpt afterwards..???
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rohitzz said:
Then how to go back my stock layout if warranty claims,can I backup my current tpt.
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Didn't they stop selling Gen1 phones nearly a year ago? Only had 6 month warranty on mine I think.
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CTRL+ALT+DEL: You probably just want 2mb cache, no idea where you got 20 from, setting it to that size means it's either totally wasted or you can't install large apps from Play Store. You want either 2mb (for any custom rom) or 35-50mb cache (if you want an unmodified stock rom to work), it doesn't make any sense to pick a value in the middle. Apart from that, nice guide.
wbaw said:
Didn't they stop selling Gen1 phones nearly a year ago? Only had 6 month warranty on mine I think
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One of my friends bought a OSF in UK in December and got a GEN1 one.. idk if they are still selling GEN1 phone right now or they switched to GEN2 (are they still selling OSF in UK? In Switzerland they removed it from the Orange website and put the Orange Dublin instead)
wbaw said:
CTRL+ALT+DEL: You probably just want 2mb cache, no idea where you got 20 from, setting it to that size means it's either totally wasted or you can't install large apps from Play Store. You want either 2mb (for any custom rom) or 35-50mb cache (if you want an unmodified stock rom to work), it doesn't make any sense to pick a value in the middle. Apart from that, nice guide.
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Yeah, I really need to change that part (my actual layout has a 2mb /cache).
When CFX first came out, Tilal said that 20mb of cache was needed, but don't remeber why.
Will upgrade my guide in the next days, adding "How to go back to stock layout" and the 2mb cache part. Can someone provide me stock GEN2 partition size (I've never found a stock GEN2 TPT like the one wbaw did for GEN2toGEN1).
@rohitzz:
If your phone was sold with GEN1 you can go back with wbaw's TPT.
If your phone was sold with GEN2 idk if there's a GEN2 stock TPT somewhere (but I think you can make one using stock partition size when you use TPT Helper)
Does TPT Helper support Idea (Chienese) Blade ?
CTRL+ALT+DEL said:
Here's a simple noob-proof TPT Guide for repartioning/upgrading your ZTE Blade/Orange San Francisco in order to run Android 4.0 (ColdfusionX or AOKP)
I'm assuming that you're running on a rooted system, if not, check the forum to know how to root your rom.
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Thanks for a very good guide.
I have a Idea (Chinese) ZTE Blade with 256 MB RAM.
Blade Checker 2.1 reports it's a stock Gen 2 phone.
It is with stock partition sizes as below.
/system 220MB
/data 162MB
/cache 37MB
Now my question is does TPT Helper 2.0.3 (or other) supports this phone for making custom sized partitions.
Thanks in advance.
Thank you.
I have been trying to flash a colleague's Blade with CM10 (from CM7) for a few days, and just could not get it to TPT at all, despite following other guides.
Your thread unlocked the problem, which was that Gen1 upgraded to Gen2 is not the same as Gen2 when it comes to flashing TPTs. We built a custom TPT after getting TPT helper set up properly and lo and behold, it worked first time.
Rooting jellybean ROM 4.2.2-
1.Rooting A120 stock rom is very simple
2.Download and install the framaroot app attached below
3.Open framaroot and select install supersu
4.Choose the 3rd method (Barahir)
5.Now install busybox from play store
6.You are now rooted
Rooting stock ROM 4.4.2-
1.First you need to flash CTR recovery
2.Replace default recovery.img is sp flashable files with this one
3.Open sptools and select scatter file
4.Now untick everything except recovery and click download
5.Now reboot and place the subinst_signed.zip in your sdcard
6.Reboot into recovery and flash the zip now
7.Reboot and you are now rooted
Rooting FOTA ROM 4.4.2-
1.Download this scatter and cwm package
2.Extract it and use the scatter file with sptools to flash recovery
3.Now boot into recovery and flash subinst-signed.zip
4.Reboot and enjoy
MODS-
Increase app stoarage-
You don't like app storage only 0.9gb? , just follow the steps below-
1.You must be rooted before doing this
2.Download the mprio partition app here
3.Install the app and open it, read the warning and press agree
4.Choose desired partition and then wipe /data in recovery
Youtube Lag Fix-
If you play a video on latest youtube app, it will lag or maybe freeze on any mt6582 device with android 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 You need to install an older version of the youtube app from here
post #44
Sock Bootanimation for any ROM-
You don't like wierd or different boot animations on custom ROMS? Don't worry, Just reboot into recovery and flash BOOT_ANIOMATION.ZIP and reboot, credits to me for making zip and sharing with you all
NVRAM warning fix for any MTK device-
Check my post #199 for a very simple 30sec method to fix NVRAM warning
RECOVERY-
CWM Recovery for JB-
1.You must be rooted before this, see above how to root 4.2.2
2.Download recovery.img from here and place it in your sd card, not in any folder !!
3.Install mobileuncle tools from play store
4.Open mobile uncle tools and select recovery update, now select RECOVERY UPDATE
5.Select Recovery.img which you placed in /sdcard
6.You can now switch off the phone then press (vol up+vol dwn+power)
STOCK Recovery for JB-
Download here, thanks to amit_aks_007 for sharing
Flashing instructions are same as CWM(above)
CTR Recovery for KK-
1.Download and replace default recovery.img is sp flashable files with this one
2.Open sptools and select your kitkat scatter file
3.Now untick everything except recovery and click download
4.Done, press vol dwn + vol up + pwr when switched off
ROMS-
STOCK KITKAT-
This is official stock 4.4.2 flashable with sptools, just extract the rar, open sptools, click scatter-loading and select the KK scatter file in the folder you just extracted, press firmware upgrade, take out battery and connect phone, you must have all the necessary drivers before that, DOWNLOAD
STOCK KITKAT FOTA CWM-
Many of you might be having problem downloading fota on jb, i made it easier by making a cwm flashable zip of fota update, ROM THREAD
CleanKAT ROM by me-
It's the first and the best stock based kitkat ROM by me, I reccomend using this, follow the ROM THREAD for all links and downloads, flashing instructions and updates
DarkL ROM by me-
It's a themed rom by me, actually a cool hybrid look of android L and dark theme, visit ROM THREAD for downloads and screenshots etc. This ROM is based on stock kitkat so, it's bugfree too
VIBE UI V1.5 Kitkat ported by me-
This is latest vibe ui, it looks great, google "vibe ui 1.5" for screenshots, visit the rom thread for download link and more, ROM THREAD
KAT120 ROM by me-
It's the first RIO based kitkat custom ROM for C2C by me, follow the ROM THREAD for flashing instructions and downloads/updates
EPIC120 ROM by me-
I reccomend using this ROM for JB users, even after trying other ROMs, I always come back to EPIC, it will give you 500+ free ram and 650+ free ram on boot also, heating is reduced, read everything about it before deciding, Head to my ROM THREAD here for all info about this ROM
XOLO Q1010i ported by me-
This is XOLO Q1010i stock 4.2.2 ROM ported by me, check ROM THREAD for all info about how to flash and screenshots and do hit thanks if you like it :good:
Wiko Rainbow CWM flashable-
This is the latest version of wiko rainbow stock ROM (23 jun) flashable via CWM recovery for our canvas 2 colours, this is also made by me, go to the ROM THREAD here for flashing instructions
Myphone Rio ROM-
Micromax A120 is a rebranded myphone RIO and Myphone RIO ROM is much better than stock JB ROM
Instructions-
1.You must have CWM recovery installed before trying this
2.Make a full backup from CWM in case anything goes wrong
3.Download RIO ROM MyPhone_Agua_Rio_S5501_v1.17_Deodexed
4.Reboot into recovery
5.Wipe data/factory reset
6.Go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
7.Go to mouns and storage and format /system
8.Go back and select install zip from sdcard, select MyPhone_Agua_Rio_S5501_v1.17_Deodexed.zip and confirm
9.Reboot after flashing is complete
10.Enjoy AOSP like experience
Stock JB 4.2.2 SP flashable-
This is official stock 4.2.2 flashable with sptools, if you want to flash my cleankat rom, this is the correct base, just extract the rar, open sptools, click scatter-loading and select the KK scatter file in the folder you just extracted, press firmware upgrade, take out battery and connect phone, you must have all the necessary drivers before that, DOWNLOAD
STOCK A120 ROM 4.2.2-
Instructions-
1.You must have CWM recovery installed before trying this
2.Make a full backup from CWM in case anything goes wrong
3.Download STOCK ROM
4.Reboot into recovery
5.Wipe data/factory reset
6.Go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache
7.Go to mouns and storage and format /system
8.Go back and select install zip from sdcard, select "copy of stock rom.zip" and confirm
9.Reboot after flashing is complete
10.CREDITS- Akash Ujjainkar for sharing
11.Enjoy
inverted commas are to be put ?
"pm.sleep_mode=1"
pankycool123 said:
inverted commas are to be put ?
"pm.sleep_mode=1"
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No
Make a forum for this smartphone guys eagerly waiting since got this device in May.
Sachin97 said:
Make a forum for this smartphone guys eagerly waiting since got this device in May.
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Thread updated with Recovery and ROM
Please include a guide to return to stock.
In order to claim warranty, one needs to return to stock ROM / recovery.
This is my first non-samsung device, so I am not familiar with how to do this for this device.
Please include a guide on how to get the phone back to 'everything-stock' in case phone has to be returned for repair during warranty period.
Thank You !
roycejp said:
In order to claim warranty, one needs to return to stock ROM / recovery.
This is my first non-samsung device, so I am not familiar with how to do this for this device.
Please include a guide on how to get the phone back to 'everything-stock' in case phone has to be returned for repair during warranty period.
Thank You !
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You can always restore your CWM backup to return back to your previous setup and if you want to unroot, open framaroot app and select unroot, and i will post the stock recovery later
umangleekha said:
Thread updated with Recovery and ROM
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Is there any problem with MyPhone Rio ROM?
I am planning to flash the ROM
How to Set / Unset Contacts as favourites ?
Hi,
I recently bought the A120.
I am unable to find a way to mark (or unmark) contacts as favourites ?
My GO contact widget identifies my favourite contacts (set from my earlier phone), but there is no marking or selection for favourite contacts in the contacts list ?
So is there a way to set a contact as 'favourite' ?
roycejp said:
Hi,
I recently bought the A120.
I am unable to find a way to mark (or unmark) contacts as favourites ?
My GO contact widget identifies my favourite contacts (set from my earlier phone), but there is no marking or selection for favourite contacts in the contacts list ?
So is there a way to set a contact as 'favourite' ?
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Open the Contact app.
Slide to left.
U will find Favourite option.
I'm learning so press thanks to encourage me if I really helped you.
Sorry,
But there is no option marked 'Favourites'.
Even in your screenshot it is not seen.
What you have shown is 'groups'.
Thanks.
iamROX said:
Is there any problem with MyPhone Rio ROM?
I am planning to flash the ROM
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It's perfect, camera settings are bit wrong, just change them after flashing, zero shutter delay is enabled which makes camera laggy, just disable that
umangleekha said:
It's perfect, camera settings are bit wrong, just change them after flashing, zero shutter delay is enabled which makes camera laggy, just disable that
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So the RAM Management & Heating Issue is solved?
iamROX said:
So the RAM Management & Heating Issue is solved?
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Android keeps about 220mb ram free always after you kill everything from recents and the heating is less but phone does get warm
roycejp said:
Hi,
I recently bought the A120.
I am unable to find a way to mark (or unmark) contacts as favourites ?
My GO contact widget identifies my favourite contacts (set from my earlier phone), but there is no marking or selection for favourite contacts in the contacts list ?
So is there a way to set a contact as 'favourite' ?
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So I guess there is no way to do this in this device?
Is a very common function and very useful.
All the phones I've used so far have this feature .
Surprised that this one doesn't (or is well hidden).
Is there a 3rd party app for contacts that provides this feature?
Does the custom ROM mentioned have this?
Thank you!
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Color OS Rom for Micromax A120 Canvas 2 Colours :- http://thebroodle.com/micromax/color-os-rom-for-mmx-a120/
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Can we swap phone storage with internal or external SD card?
Phone storage is just 0.99 Gb.
This gets filled up pretty fast as you install apps. Even though app data is installed in external sd card, it seems the app itself occupies some space in phone storage.
Can we swap phone storage with the internal sdcard (1.6 Gb) or extremal sd card (up to 32 Gb) ?
This will allow the installation of even more apps?
I believe apps like 'Root internal 2 external' could do this but I would like some some advise from the experienced users in this thread?
Thanks!
roycejp said:
Can we swap phone storage with internal or external SD card?
Phone storage is just 0.99 Gb.
This gets filled up pretty fast as you install apps. Even though app data is installed in external sd card, it seems the app itself occupies some space in phone storage.
Can we swap phone storage with the internal sdcard (1.6 Gb) or extremal sd card (up to 32 Gb) ?
This will allow the installation of even more apps?
I believe apps like 'Root internal 2 external' could do this but I would like some some advise from the experienced users in this thread?
Thanks!
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I use link2sd and I can move any app to sdcard
umangleekha said:
I use link2sd and I can move any app to sdcard
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Yes, I too have installed large games like Modern Combat 4, Injustice, Amazing Spiderman etc without issues,
Although huge chunk of the app gets installed in the external SD card, each app still takes a peice of the 0.99 GB phone storage.
Soon this fills and there is a 'storage' warning error, though there are GBs free in the internal & external SD card.
This is what I'm refering too.
And now your reply has confused me.
You can select 'Default write disk' as external SD card... so what is the need for Link2SD app ?
I installed all the above games without any such app ?
Thanks
Edit : I see that after rooting you can move more apps to SD card that we could not earlier.
roycejp said:
Yes, I too have installed large games like Modern Combat 4, Injustice, Amazing Spiderman etc without issues,
Although huge chunk of the app gets installed in the external SD card, each app still takes a peice of the 0.99 GB phone storage.
Soon this fills and there is a 'storage' warning error, though there are GBs free in the internal & external SD card.
This is what I'm refering too.
And now your reply has confused me.
You can select 'Default write disk' as external SD card... so what is the need for Link2SD app ?
I installed all the above games without any such app ?
Thanks
Edit : I see that after rooting you can move more apps to SD card that we could not earlier.
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This is what i was telling you, you can force any app to sd after root