Hello community
I am able to get as far as unlocking the bootloader but I'm not sure as what to do next. I am on a fresh clean 4.3 stock upgrade Can some one suggest the best rooting method and possibly a very good ROM and kernel for this device please...
jgentry151 said:
Hello community
I am able to get as far as unlocking the bootloader but I'm not sure as what to do next. I am on a fresh clean 4.3 stock upgrade Can some one suggest the best rooting method and possibly a very good ROM and kernel for this device please...
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I recommend backing up your data before making any changes then follow the Nexus 4 Root Guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266654 to install your preferred recovery utility, either Clockworkmod or TWRP.
If you plan to install a custom ROM and kernel anyway, there really isn't much point in gaining root on the stock 4.3 ROM. If you must gain root on the stock 4.3 ROM, you will need to download Chainfire's experimental SuperSU v1.41 (available at http://download.chainfire.eu/340/SuperSU/SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip) and transfer the file to the root folder of the Nexus internal storage. Start your phone's bootloader by powering down the Nexus and simultaneously holding the volume down and power buttons approximately 5 seconds until the bootloader screen appears. Next use the volume up/volume down buttons to highlight Recovery and press the power button to start the custom recovery. In recovery press Install, then highlight the file SuperSU-JWR66N-S005-130625-1.41.zip and move the button slider to the right to install root. Reboot the phone and update SuperSU from the Play Store.
There is a wide selection of custom ROMs and kernels available in Nexus 4 Android Development and Nexus 4 Original Android Development. Every custom ROM already includes a kernel, so you only need to download and flash a kernel if you need specific features inlcuded in the custom kernel. I recommend taking some time to review the ROMs listed in these two forums, look at the screen shots, and read some of the user comments regarding the ROMs that look appealing to you. Once you identify the ROM(s) you would like to try, download the ROM(s) and tranfer the zip file to the root folder of the Nexus internal storage.
Before flashing any ROM make sure your battery is charged at least 50%, then boot into recovery and make a nandroid backup of your existing setup. Next wipe data, cache, and Dalvik cache and install the custom ROM from the associated zip file. Bear in mind that the first boot after flashing a new ROM will take a few (5 to 10) minutes. After booting the phone configure your Google account, update your Play Store apps, and configure the phone settings to suit your preference then reboot your phone. Be patient: Try out the new ROM for a couple of days before making a decision to move to a different ROM.
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum but theres no blade v listed as of yet
Heres the stock rom from ztedevices, as it's a very slow download from there site i've rehosted it, it includes the boot.img too
https://mega.co.nz/#!5Ig3ECwD!R21Vik-NRo3vmUGYjqAInBU07DMJN2PLpeXW1eFZJFI
And after trial and error i've found this is the recovery
https://mega.co.nz/#!JZhlSDQL!DUG7YVeHypBqXiFoiNjYW0HoHYFZgEHyEuZaJ64oCP4
I've tried to make a CWM recovery using a online tool it does work but i get no display on screen but if i press the power button with the created image the phone reboots which i believe is the first option in CWM to reboot the system
any kind person upto the task of creating a CWM
heres the one i created
http://jenkins.cyanogenmod.com/job/recovery/38426/
I have a Claro D801/803 which has been through hell and back with a QHUSB 9008 error -> 9006 error (without the right IMG files) and now finally I have achieved download mode.
Now if any of you gents can tell me how to go from here to Cloudy or CM (as in - which files to use), it will be much appreciated. I'm really really scared of flashing the wrong thing again. The Claro phone is extremely fragile...
Also two worrisome questions :
1. will this phone be carrier locked the moment I flash the kdz ?
2. Is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 - the way to flash. In which case, should I choose CDMA in the flash tool as well as "Korean" as language. The instructions on that page are not entirely clear.
For the benefit of those who may have the same question about the Claro 801/803, here are the steps to follow. First - save a nandroid backup and also backup your photos, music,etc. Also check if you are starting from Jellybean or Kitkat.
1. Install Towelroot and just click the button to root. Reboot (even though it says you dont need to)
2. Download TWRP 2.8 from here. Unzip the zip file to get an IMG file. Put this on your phone.
3. Install "Flashify" from play store. Click the button that says "Install Recovery", then select "From file" and point it to the IMG file you put on your phone in step 2.
4. Reboot.
5. Check if recovery is working - the way to do it is simple. Power off your phone -> press "Vol-Down + Power button" until it shows a screen saying "Press power button for factory reset". At this point press power button THREE times. If you have the recovery installed, it will boot to TWRP recovery... otherwise your phone will factory reset and you will lose your pictures (so make sure your phone is backed up).
At this point you are ready to install ROMS !!
There are two main ROMs for the LG G2 right now - the Cyanogenmod 12 Lollipop and the Cloudy G3. The CM12 ROM can work on Jellybean baseband/radio while the Cloud ROMs need Kitkat Basebands/Radio. Now, at this point I decided to not flash Kitkat based basebands because ... well, I might as well wait for Lollipop to flash the updated baseband.
so I decided to go with CM12 - and flashed the CM12 ROM and gapps.
hello, i was looking for a way to use v4a for days. finally i could enable v4a. i want to share how i did:
1- firstly flash this via recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17346
credits: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/mod-viper4android-mk-mod-t3300821
restart system. update su code and v4a drivers.
2- secondly flash this via recovery: http://d-h.st/H9Be
credits: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...based-roms-t3302872/post65019901#post65019901
after flashing second zip file clear cache and reboot (no need maxxaudio). after optimisation of apps. finally neon enabled and audio supported.
maybe u can try on stock rom too. i dunno if this way is healthy and solid but at least worked on me : ) my device is n7500q(turkish n750) with note rom v4.
good luck
We have the first port and root for this highly unpopular BLU phone.
BLU DASH M 2 - Carliv Touch Recovery 6.6.1 aka CTRI have managed to replace the stock recovery and still keep the stock system since there are no customs roms at the moment. The recovery doesn't require you to be rooted but rooting is possible after flashing or booting this rom. Don't fall for the fake Dash files on youtube, I have downloaded them all and they are copies of similar phones and don't work.. This one is ported over from the D070Q by Carliv.
It will not flash a full custom rom but will flash ZIPs so you can root, recover, flash partitions and hopefully pave the way for a TWRP . I do have a TWRP ported over to the BLU Dash M 2 but the touch doesn't work so you can't pass the first swipe screen.
DOWNLOAD from uploadfiles.io @ https://ufile.io/8oc6k
Instructions
- Make sure to backup any important files, this will wipe your data pics, vids, etc..
- Enable OEM unlock under developer options and power down phone
- Boot to stock recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
- In recovery choose "Reboot to Bootloader" ( aka fastboot )
- You should now be at a blank screen with Fastboot mode: at the bottom
Open your terminal and type the following code, obviously replacing your paths with the correct ones.
fasboot devices < --- will return a serial number or something to indicate connection is OK
fastboot oem unlock <--- will prompt your phone screen to accept unlock request, chose VOL Up to accept and make sure it says "Unlock pass" at the bottom
For testing only
fastboot -c "lge.kcal=0|0|0|x" boot CTR_6.6.1_BLU_DASH_M2_D090U.img
For permanent flash
fastboot flash recovery CTR_6.6.1_BLU_DASH_M2_D090U.img
Don't power down, instead boot in the same recovery
fastboot -c "lge.kcal=0|0|0|x" boot CTR_6.6.1_BLU_DASH_M2_D090U.img
Inside CTR select Wipe cache, Dalvik cache, Userdata / Data.
Select Reboot Phone from CTR menu and when asked to patch , Select " NO "
On first reboot it will reboot twice, then boot the stock system as if it was a factory reset.
This now paves the way for root with Magisk. See my post after this for rooting Blu Dash M2.
Enjoy !
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Hey Thank you, got it working. Had to alter it a bit though. Had to select "Yes" for the fix as mine was restoring the old recovery.
Also when I followed your method, the system was not mounting the internal storage.
So I didn't wipe the data and used "Yes" when rebooting and the recovery is good.
I'll be looking out for the root constructions.
Great tutorial though.
73Hn said:
Hey Thank you, got it working. Had to alter it a bit though. Had to select "Yes" for the fix as mine was restoring the old recovery.
Also when I followed your method, the system was not mounting the internal storage.
So I didn't wipe the data and used "Yes" when rebooting and the recovery is good.
I'll be looking out for the root constructions.
Great tutorial though.
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That will not work for root because Magisk needs the original boot rom. I'm sure it worked for you and that's a good start but wiping the partitions in order does work as well, I probably just left something out or got the order wrong. It's important we don't use CTR to patch because then Magisk complains about boot img being aleady patched and doesn't work.
Anyway you get the idea, it took me a few tries as well but in the end I managed to keep all 3 features intact, the stock rom + CTR + root. If you need to start again you don't need the full rom or sp flash, just flashing system.img to sytem partition works to restore everything.
I'm hoping to find the source code to the kernel and make a TWRP with touch working but the CTR is the only thing we have so far. It does flash zips just not full operating systems. It also flashes boot and recovery partitions.
Thanks, I can restore and try again. Do you have the tutorial for the magisk to root?
73Hn said:
Thanks, I can restore and try again. Do you have the tutorial for the magisk to root?
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I think most can figure out Magisk from here, the real hurdle was the lack of a recovery because the stock rom doesn't allow Magisk to be flashed.
Thanks, I already started checking in on it... I'll update here once I get through.
How to Root Blu Dash M 2 with Magisk
I have managed to root the stock system using Magisk. The stock recovery will not let you do this, as usual ignore the garbage on youtube and personal blogs, they're giving false info and fake files. This method works and I'm the first user who ported CTR 6.6 to allow for this.
DOWNLOAD Magisk from developer https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
FOLLOW THE ABOVE POST to replace stock recovery with CTR 6.6
Instructions
- Follow first post to install CTR 6.6 recovery and reboot a couple of times to make sure it stuck.
- Enable OEM unlock under developer options and power down phone
- Boot to new CT 6.6 recovery by pressing PWR + VOL UP
- In recovery choose "Install Zip" and choose the "Magisk.zip" from your /SDCARD
Magisk installer will launch and if you did everything right, complete without errors.
- Select Reboot Phone from CTR menu and when asked to patch , Select " NO "
Phone should now reboot twice and have Magisk installed. I have verified root by deleting protected files like default.prop and gave Root Explorer permanent root access. If something doesn't work just find the right sequence. I believe it was flash system, flash recovery. wipe partitions. flash magisk
Enjoy !
The only thing left do now is find the Blu kernel source code for the M2 so a working TWRP can be compiled from scratch, then any MT6580 rom should be flashable.
Perfectly... Got it working using your same method after reinstalling the firmware... only difference was.
After installing recovery and booting into it, I then installed Magisk via adb sideload.
Confirmed root works.
Thank you very much for your patience and assistance
graciaaas
romish said:
How to Root Blu Dash M 2 with Magisk
I have managed to root the stock system using Magisk. The stock recovery will not let you do this, as usual ignore the garbage on youtube and personal blogs, they're giving false info and fake files. This method works and I'm the first user who ported CTR 6.6 to allow for this.
DOWNLOAD Magisk from developer https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
FOLLOW THE ABOVE POST to replace stock recovery with CTR 6.6
Instructions
- Follow first post to install CTR 6.6 recovery and reboot a couple of times to make sure it stuck.
- Enable OEM unlock under developer options and power down phone
- Boot to new CT 6.6 recovery by pressing PWR + VOL UP
- In recovery choose "Install Zip" and choose the "Magisk.zip" from your /SDCARD
Magisk installer will launch and if you did everything right, complete without errors.
- Select Reboot Phone from CTR menu and when asked to patch , Select " NO "
Phone should now reboot twice and have Magisk installed. I have verified root by deleting protected files like default.prop and gave Root Explorer permanent root access. If something doesn't work just find the right sequence. I believe it was flash system, flash recovery. wipe partitions. flash magisk
Enjoy !
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Thank you very much! You do not know how much I needed to be root! I thought that this device was impossible to root. I really am very grateful. Friend was asking me if you could adapt the custom Slimrom rom for this device? because all the storage of this one takes the system, it would be of great help for all the users of this phone, I do not know if you can or are interested, but I thank you in advance
romish said:
We have the first port and root for this highly unpopular BLU phone.
DOWNLOAD from uploadfiles.io @ https://ufile.io/bj9kk
Enjoy !
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Hi, can you provide a download link that doesn't require you to get a premium account to access the file. It's against XDA rules.
kirito9 said:
Hi, can you provide a download link that doesn't require you to get a premium account to access the file. It's against XDA rules.
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It is not premium, the file just expired so the site will keep it on line for a fee. I'll upload it again.
romish said:
It is not premium, the file just expired so the site will keep it on line for a fee. I'll upload it again.
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Try this one.. if the host tries to replace it with the original let us know and one of the others who have the file will re upload it to another host. I don't feel like signing up anywhere so that is why I use this host.
https://ufile.io/8oc6k
https://ufile.io/8oc6k
https://ufile.io/8oc6k
kevoncrush said:
Thank you very much! You do not know how much I needed to be root! I thought that this device was impossible to root. I really am very grateful. Friend was asking me if you could adapt the custom Slimrom rom for this device? because all the storage of this one takes the system, it would be of great help for all the users of this phone, I do not know if you can or are interested, but I thank you in advance
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All 'ya 'all are welcome . Unfortunately I can't go any further because there is no source for the kernel so TWRP won't work because there is no touch to get past the first screen. Otherwise if it. did slim rom would flash without any problems, its just these older recoveries don't support a few things that TWRP has to make flashing full roms successful. If someone has source files for the BLU Dash M2 let me know.
I'll just let you guys know, I managed to make a pretty good custom rom with root only by deleteing everything but the core OS. I don't recommend this for everyone but I did get rid of just about everything and made this 6.0 more like 4.4 .. I got it to the point where even the phone and SMS didn't work and the google framework was deleted, then slowly began adding my approved versions of apps. Now its totally de googled but again I realize this isn't for everyone. I just wanted a small rom with camera ad GPS and those are working fine for me.
Custom recovery link taken down again
Could someone please upload the custom recovery again?
[Port] [Recovery] BLU DASH M 2
I tried to fast boot as peryour instructions but I get the error: cannot load ' ctr_6.6.1 etc. :crying:
Please try this link, if you have a better locarion to store it please do so and reshare as this link is only valid for 2 days.
ctr_6.6.1_blu_dash_m2_d090u.img
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If that recovery does not work, try this one. I have two of different sizes and can't remember which one i used.
recovery.img
Download link
Please repost the download link