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Install Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread (SwiftDroid) For LG Optimus GT540
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NEW UPDATE-02/November/2011
Previous Version 06/October/11: Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread SwiftDroid v2 RC5
New Version 02/November/11: Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread SwiftDroid v2 ASIS
Changes
02/November
+Updated CyanogenMod.
+Improvement RAM
+Updated Recovery
06/October
+Updated Android 2.3.7.
+Updated CyanogenMod.
+Bug Fixes.
+Native improvements of the new version 2.3.7
15/August
+Updated CyanogenMod.
+More Improvements in system stability, Android faster and more fluid.
+Mods in native calendar.
2/Agosto
+Updated, Android 2.3.5.
+New improvements of the new version 2.4.5 native.
+Bug Fixed, Now Bluetooth Headset works.
25/July
+Improved system stability, Android faster and more fluid.
+Added a new option to change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
+An increased level of 3D performance.
+CyanogenMod was updated.
+ Android automatically detect the swap partition (this is only when you create the swap partition in SD card, not related to manual swap creation mode by Swapper app)
23/July
+Bug fixed, operation media buttons headset.
+Added a new improvement that changes the operation of the volume buttons with the screen orientation.
+Added LG Stock Keyboard.
+ CyanogenMod was updated.
+Added ability to take screenshots without 3rd party applications (longpress powerbutton and see a new list item).
+Fix bug FM-radio sound through the speaker
+Fix bug problems hearing the volume during calls.
+Fix bug ThemeChooser
+Transfer all file types via Bluetooth.
+Slightly decreased vibration power.
NOTICES ABOUT INSTALLING - UPDATE
***If your phone has 2.3.x. BEFORE UPDATE, YOU NEED TO DELETE THE DALVIK-CACHE, turnoff the phone, press HOME + POWER buttons for several seconds or easier with the phone on, press the power button for several seconds,in menu choose 'Reboot', then choose 'Recovery'. The phone will reboot in Recovery,then in menu recovery select 'advanced', then select 'Wipe Dalvik Cache' and choose 'Yes', then reboot. You can update to the new version without losing any information, contacts, settings, apps, etc, do not need to back up, to update turn the phone off and activates Fastboot Mode (CAMERA + POWER) and connects to the PC, open the EXE Android235GT540 that are in the section 'What do we need' and follow the instructions of the installer and select UPDATE button.
But if you want to erase everything and reinstall the new version then activates the fastboot mode on your phone and connects to PC, open the exe Android235GT540 that are in the section 'What do we need' and follow the instructions the installer and select INSTALL button.
*** If your phone has the Android version 1.6 or 2.1 or 2.2 and want to have the new version Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, You can't use the UPDATE button in the intaller. you'll have to install complete installation selecting INSTALL button and start to installing fastboot rom on the phone, and then install Android 2.3.7. For do it, starts from step 1 of this tutorial.
===Some users have told me they do not find the market in the app drawner. if you have the same problem, then go to this address in Root Explorer /system/app/ and looking for an app that says "vending ", just open it and install it, after reboot phone and the market will be on app drawner
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This tutorial is for all LG GT540.
What do we need?
+I RECOMMEND FORMATING SD CARD FOR COMING CLEAN WITH THE NEW VERSION AND NOT RESULTING PROBLEMS.
+DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION BECAUSE IT CAN BLOCK THE PROCESS, BUT ISNT A VIRUS. ALL THE FILES ARE CLEAN.
+Download KDZ Updater. (Include KDZ Updater, RomFastboot, drivers & utilities) Download
+Download Android 2.3.7 Setup (2/Nov) Download
+Download Rom Europe Open Download
+NO NEED TO BE ROOT USER TO MAKE THE TUTORIAL.
Instructions
1- During installation, all your data will erase (contacts, configurations, data and applications installed), but if you dont want to lose the information, you should make a backup using an app for backup from market.
2- To install Android 2.3.7, you need to first have a fastboot rom installed on the phone. If your phone already has a rom with fastboot skip to step 11.
3- Install msxml.
4- Then install the necessary drivers for your GT540 to be recognized, for this installLGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7-Vista (you can use this for XP, Vista and 7).
5- Run KDZ_FW_UPD. Change “Type” a “3GQCT” and “PhoneMode” “DIAG”. Browse europe open rom V20A_00.kdz and clic Open.
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6-In your phone ABLE DEBUGGING USB, Settings>Aplications>Development> USB Debugging
7- Plug the cable into your phone and PC, and wait to be fully recognized by the drivers.
**** Note: When you connect the phone, just connect and you do not activate Mass Storage.
8- Now clic “Launch software update”, DO NOT USE THE PC TO THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. THE PHONE WILL REBOOT WHEN FINISHED THE PROCESS IN KDZ. (The process takes about 15 minutes in KDZ).
9- In your phone ABLE DEBUGGING USB anew, Run KDZ_FW_UPD anew. Change “Type” a “3GQCT” and “PhoneMode” “DIAG”. Browse romfastboot.kdz in KDZ Updater folder and clic Open.
10- Now clic “Launch software update”, DO NOT USE THE PC TO THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. THE PHONE WILL REBOOT WHEN FINISHED THE PROCESS IN KDZ. (The process takes about 15 minutes in KDZ).
11- When this process completes, the fastboot is now installed on phone.
12-UNPLUG OR DISCONECT THE PHONE FROM PC.
13. Turn off your phone, press the camera button and power button while pressing do not leave until the FastBoot mode is activated, you will realize that it is activated when there appears nothing on the screen just stay with the backlight on. CONNECT THE PHONE TO PC.
**NOTE: FOR USERS WINDOWS XP ONLY possibly when connect your phone in fastboot mode, the pc could not detect, should download this for your windows detect the phone in fastboot: DOWNLOAD ,unzip it, go Control Panel-Administrative Tools-Computer Management or devices, and in the list find your LG phone as LG Android or Android Fastboot will appear with an icon "?" yellow, give right click, Update Driver or driver search from a specific location, and select the folder where you downloaded the driver and select android_usb.inf
14- Run Android237GT540 and follow the steps of the installer. (DO NOT DISCONNECT THE PHONE UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE)
*** NOTE: Run the installer (Android237GT540.exe) somewhere on your drive C: / from your PC, ie run it on the desktop, my documents, etc..
15- NOW YOU HAVE ANDROID GINGERBREAD 2.3.7 IN YOUR PHONE. Change the language in Settings. Then reboot.
Now if you want your android is faster, then you have follow this instructions http://j.gs/824093/overclock-swap
Screenshots LG GT540 with Android Gingerbread
===Using MusicMod
FAQ
¿Why now LG PC Suite no longer recognizes the phone?
This happens all the GT540, remember that the last official update was 2.1
But do not worry, you can replace the LG PC Suite by another program called MyPhoneExplorer. FJ Software Development
After install Android 2.3.7, I want rooting my phone, how can do you root for?
After installing Gingerbread is not necessary to do root, version comes rooted and superuser.
About Recovery Recovery
During the installation of Android also automatically install the recovery, so you need not do it again.
Twitter @CagsaBit
CM7 is posted on this forum already ...
Android235GT540.exe is very interesting, it makes it easier flashing for the most novice of us
thank you for that guy
File 4 recovery???
Sent from my GT540 using Tapatalk
pebe94 said:
CM7 is posted on this forum already ...
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Mmmz, I was thinking the same thing when it was posted... although it is slightly different from the guide posted on here, it's almost a clone of the one on modaco... which ironically taken from the other post on here.
Kinda makes one wonder... we're getting daisy-chain posts now...
EDIT: Oh dear me... it's missing the most vital part... The Credit to Mur4ik!!!
Added: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927379
Please do stereo bluetooth support a stable headset, Nokia BH-214, if you listen to music, press the pause button (on headset), and then play a song, the headset is disconnected from the phone.
Tested on two headsets Nokia BH-214.
Anyone have the link 4 recovery???
Sent from my GT540 using Tapatalk
androidboss7 said:
Anyone have the link 4 recovery???
Sent from my GT540 using Tapatalk
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What do you mean, if you want the recovery version, look at the original thread in the developer forum. Also, this thread is pointless as 1. The main topic is in the developer forum 2. there are around 2 or 3 guides (including mine) that explain all of this anyway.
effortless. said:
What do you mean, if you want the recovery version, look at the original thread in the developer forum. Also, this thread is pointless as 1. The main topic is in the developer forum 2. there are around 2 or 3 guides (including mine) that explain all of this anyway.
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Thanks!!
Sent from my GT540 using Tapatalk
DSP manager wont work
ivan9594 said:
DSP manager wont work
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Wat do u mean by it wont work??
Goππa ®o©k & ®o//
Re-flash
ivan9594 said:
DSP manager wont work
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Wipe your data and re-flash. Where did you get the ROM from? Either get it from: Mur4ik's Twitter account or the 4pda thread (remember it's in Russian) as these are directly related to Mur4ik.
Yeahh! i do this tutorial, and i have in my GT540 the 2.3.5 version of android...
In the beggining i have had a lot of problems, but i solved all and now my phone runs perfectly
Thanks!
i think its easier to download from
http://kulkoff.com/swift/
its english and no waiting time and it belongs to mur4ik
I have a problem, I installed the fastboot and v20a, but I can not install 2.3.5 because it is simply a green dos window disappears in 1 second and finished, according to you what's wrong?
Do you have proper drivers instaled?
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wuerzet said:
Do you have proper drivers instaled?
Sent from my GT540 using XDA Premium App
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Yes , I installed all drivers
MarceeKa94 said:
I have a problem, I installed the fastboot and v20a, but I can not install 2.3.5 because it is simply a green dos window disappears in 1 second and finished, according to you what's wrong?
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What to do you mean by that? You need to have command prompt set to the directory or the ROM along with the fastboot files.
jhonnyx1000 said:
What to do you mean by that? You need to have command prompt set to the directory or the ROM along with the fastboot files.
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Fastboot not think it is not good because I do not receive a blue screen!
MarceeKa94 said:
Fastboot not think it is not good because I do not receive a blue screen!
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You don't need a blue screen, as long as you can enter it.
Hi All,
The Links shared below is not a work of mine. The complete information is found in russian site.
http://forum.china-iphone.ru/viewto...sid=af9b3aed965ded10f32b2d5f239a2560&start=40
I found it as useful to share the tool here. I am not a devloper of this work
Below are the complete tool for flashing & Rooting Spice MI-350.
Latest 2.3.5 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19866590&postcount=65
Flashing Tool
http://*******/58AMd
Tutorail for Flashing(Thanks for russian site)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gXmbAaDus00
Rooting tool
http://www.multiupload.com/0YGBOQCLD0
Rooting Instructions
1. Double click the open the "A60-tools-v2"
2. Holding down the "volume -" and "Menu" keys, while power on the phone, until the first picture display
3. Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable
4. Input "1" and enter in the computer
5. After that, enter and reboot the phone.
Your phone will have root access now
ADB Drivers
http://j.gs/ZDH
HoneyComb % Battery Mod
http://www.multiupload.com/9HT0SK4DX3
Flash tha attachment with Recovery tool in the third post.
Optional : Please backup before flashing it.
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Credits:
1. for the rissian site for providing the Flasing tools.
2. ankjain - for providing the information
I am not responsable for any damage happen to your device during the process...
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
Applications
Browser
http://www.multiupload.com/9DSTCBL2SH
Instrucions - After rooting The browser wil force close because the rooting toll will replace the default browser.
move the 2 contents present in attachment to /system/app/ using root explorer.....
and set permissions as in above screen shot. once it is done reboot the phone.
Calender
http://www.multiupload.com/TWQ775GSVN
move the Calender present in attachment to /system/app/ using root explorer.....
and set permissions as in above screen shot. once it is done reboot the phone.
Gtalk With Audio/Video Chatting - Don't use it(Lot of users are facing issues)
http://www.multiupload.com/2IDZFG7372
Make a normal install and open it once it is completed. it will automatically installs and reboot.
Once reboot you can uninstall it. Requires root.
Working Games
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19365176&postcount=17
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
Recovery for Spice MI-350
How to use Recovery?
Download the revovery tool form the below link
http://www.multiupload.com/9EW6OMMTU4
1. Copy Recovery.img and M44tools.apk to the root of SDCard
2. Install M44tools.apk and once compete open it. and click Get started
3. select the item Flash Recovery From SdCard(i.e Recovery.img). We look forward to completing the process and phone will be rooted to recovery.
Now you can flash files through recovery
How to go to Recovery?
There are two ways:
1. Through the program Mobileuncle Tools (select Reboot To Recovery )
2. In the phone off, hold down the " + "volume, press the power button
How to flash firmware / update / fix through recovery?
See the image below
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
Installation of Applications
mohanparvatham said:
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Dear!!
Still have problem in installing paid applications. Just could not download them through "Market". In case applications are installed through other sites, they are not getting updated!! Hope you will come out with a solution.
Solomon
jgsolo27 said:
Dear!!
Still have problem in installing paid applications. Just could not download them through "Market". In case applications are installed through other sites, they are not getting updated!! Hope you will come out with a solution.
Solomon
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i am not aware of it.....try to use the latest market 3.3.11....
mohanparvatham said:
i am not aware of it.....try to use the latest market 3.3.11....
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Thanks. I have tried so many things. With old as well as latest ver. of Market also I have tried. Nothing worked out!!!
Custom ROM for Spice MI 350
dear freinds
this is really wonderful to see that many ppl are coming here in search of truth. lol.. well sort of as spice didn't specified that its lenovo A60 .
any way for past 2-3 days i am working on to build custom ROM for lenovo A60 aka spice.
actually custom roms are already there in russian forum but as usual the language and other issues are quite rampant.
i wanted to have a clean bloat free rom which is lighter and fast and i think that i am quite near to it. the Beta rom which i am using right now has free rom of about 50-6o MB. obviously some bugs are there so i am trying to remove them asap. but seriously this is far better than stock rom .
some features that will be there
pre rooted
busybox already installed
sony arc launcher
removed all spice bloatware
deodexed ( bugs are there)
bettery % mod
give me some time and u will get it.
regards
ankjain
ankjain said:
dear freinds
this is really wonderful to see that many ppl are coming here in search of truth. lol.. well sort of as spice didn't specified that its lenovo A60 .
any way for past 2-3 days i am working on to build custom ROM for lenovo A60 aka spice.
actually custom roms are already there in russian forum but as usual the language and other issues are quite rampant.
i wanted to have a clean bloat free rom which is lighter and fast and i think that i am quite near to it. the Beta rom which i am using right now has free rom of about 50-6o MB. obviously some bugs are there so i am trying to remove them asap. but seriously this is far better than stock rom .
some features that will be there
pre rooted
busybox already installed
sony arc launcher
removed all spice bloatware
deodexed ( bugs are there)
bettery % mod
give me some time and u will get it.
regards
ankjain
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I have already created the % Circular mod for battery and i have tested in my mobile......
As of now working fine...Tomorrow i will share the link.....You need the recovery tool present in third post to flash it....
I have attached the battery mod in OP and it working perfectly on my stock rom...i need some more testers to conform it....
successful root... Application settings Force Close
Thanks a ton mohanparvatham!
I was able to root the spice mi-350 earlier and messed up with installing a battery mod from another custom ROM. The phone was constantly resetting
Then I found your post to reflash the phone and was successfullly able to recover my phone Thanks a ton!
BTW, the following settings doesn't work after root.
Settings>Applications>Manage applications
or
Settings>Applications>Running processes
It ends up with a crash... "The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Force Close
"
Has anyone seen this??
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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jgsolo27.. I faced similar issue with paid apps... I had a Pocket Casts app and was not able to install it..
bosscar said:
Thanks a ton mohanparvatham!
I was able to root the spice mi-350 earlier and messed up with installing a battery mod from another custom ROM. The phone was constantly resetting
Then I found your post to reflash the phone and was successfullly able to recover my phone Thanks a ton!
BTW, the following settings doesn't work after root.
Settings>Applications>Manage applications
or
Settings>Applications>Running processes
It ends up with a crash... "The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Force Close
"
Has anyone seen this??
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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jgsolo27.. I faced similar issue with paid apps... I had a Pocket Casts app and was not able to install it..
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Using root explore go to /System/app/ and check for the application LenovoApplicationsManager.apk. if it is not there you will get the error...
Thanks mohanparvatham!
yes LenovoApplicationsManager.apk is missing under system\app... It only has LenovoApplicationsManager.odex...
Do you have any idea where i can find this apk?
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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Thanks mohanparvatham!
the circular battery mod works like a charm
bosscar said:
Thanks mohanparvatham!
yes LenovoApplicationsManager.apk is missing under system\app... It only has LenovoApplicationsManager.odex...
Do you have any idea where i can find this apk?
Thanks,
Bhaskar
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Thanks mohanparvatham!
the circular battery mod works like a charm
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I will share the application later....thanks for testing the battery mod....
Here is the APK file...
copy using root explorer to /System/app/ and set the permissions....
Feel free to hit thanks button if u feel the information as useful...
Well This is Great Dude, You all have Started a Development Thread for Spice MI 350, Really It is a good budged Phone with host lot of feature inbuilt, Concern arises when it comes to memory, the Phone Lags a Lot with the Stock Rom isn't it, is there any way for all user who just has a passion of having two Sims bought this phone, Spice has a third class customer care and after sales service we can't hope more from those bunch of junks...
How to Get RID of those unwanted Apps installed Like Bollywood Ji, Teen Patti Blaa Blaa ...
the 2nd Seem does not works on incoming calls, when the 1st 3G Sim is connected to Internet Have you all noticed it, Or I am Having some Settings Wrong, has tried and changed all the setting available under sim manegment, but without any help,
Guys Please help Me As I am in a desperate need to have the 2nd SIM working with Incoming Calls...
and is there any custom ROM Available for this phone which has a decent speed..
Awesome thanks mohanparvatham - LenovoApplicationsManager.apk!
@Kamal_halder - After rooting, try to install "Absolute System Root Tools" and was able to remove all the bloatware from SPICE...
It feels really good to have a clean phone...
rooting is powerful
Instant upload on Google+ not working in Spice-Mi350
One of the cool feature of G+ is the instant upload of photos from the mobile to a private gallery. But somehow it is not working in Mi350... I have installed the latest version (Build version 2.1.1.219805) and have enabled instant upload in the settings.. still it doesn't work. Also the upload all photos option doesn't work.
Has anyone faced similar issue?
Games Working on SPICE MI-350
I have tried the below games and working perfectly....
1. Dangeon Hunter 3.1.1(Working Without Issues)
2. Raging Thunder 1.0.7(Working Without Issues)
3. Raging Thunder 2 1.0.8(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
4. NFS Shift 1.0.62(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
5. Hero Of Sparta 3.4.0(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
6. Gangster 3.5.0(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
7. Sandstorm 3.1.5(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
8. Avatar 3.1.5(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
9. Assassin's Creed HD 3.4.6(Working-Use Chainfire3D with QualComm Plugin)
Not working...
SpiderMan HD(Not working)
Waiting for other replies.....
Feel free to hit thanks button if the above info is useful...
Hi Mohan,
After 1st install, opened it, it asks for Supervisor confirmation and its given, after that it just hangs there showing the Photo and the message "Installing Google Video Talk".
Tried again clicking the Video Talk Installer but same... hangs at the message "Installing Google Video Talk"
Any ideas where its going wrong?
mohanparvatham said:
Applications
Gtalk With Audio/Video Chatting
http://www.multiupload.com/2IDZFG7372
Make a normal install and open it once it is completed. it will automatically installs and reboot.
Once reboot you can uninstall it. Requires root.
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do not install google talk video
Hi MKTW
Please do not install this apk there is some major bugs in this apk ur phone will not recover it will keep on restarting i have already tried this make sure that recovery tool is installed in ur moble otherwise u will need new rom to flash it. Be careful
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Mohan Sir
Thanks for ur reply. I have now install new rom/USB driver after upgrading my Vista PC.My phone is working fine. I want to know that by pressing home key for long time how task manager bar comes same as that of samsung phones This mobile does not contain task manager to kill hanged apk by pressing home keys. Also please confirms that why system files are crashed while installing google talk video apk .
i'm facing a issue here:
At the 3rd step after completing the process it tried to reboot but it hang with Spice logo (sonam's pic in it)
I had to remove battery and start it.
When i try MobileUncle's Reboot to Recovery, it hangs with Spice logo (sonams pic)
And when i try to go to Recovery Volume - & Power keys it goes to Recovery.
But it shows Munu:
Factory Mode
Full Test
Item Rest
Test Report
Version
Reboot
Where's the Backup & Recovery?
I thought Nand Backup option may come but here the original backup recovery also gone...
Any Recovery image with Nand Backup?
mohanparvatham said:
Recovery for Spice MI-350
How to use Recovery?
Download the revovery tool form the below link
http://www.multiupload.com/9EW6OMMTU4
1. Copy Recovery.img and M44tools.apk to the root of SDCard
2. Install M44tools.apk and once compete open it. and click Get started
3. select the item Flash Recovery From SdCard(i.e Recovery.img). We look forward to completing the process and phone will be rooted to recovery.
Now you can flash files through recovery
How to go to Recovery?
There are two ways:
1. Through the program Mobileuncle Tools (select Reboot To Recovery )
2. In the phone off, hold down the " + "volume, press the power button
How to flash firmware / update / fix through recovery?
See the image below
Fell free to hit thanks button if you find the info as useful...
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Thank You for your work.
The software works like a charm and looks good too.
Its a brilliant and hassle free way to perform adb actions.
program crashes all the time
Windows 7 Pro x64
gajrut said:
program crashes all the time
Windows 7 Pro x64
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I am using windows 10 x64 and the program works absolutely fine.
To resolve your problem try running the program as administrator.
I did run as admin
Hello, thanks for work. It will supports the linux in the future?
A bit of a Problem
Device: cancro
ROM: MOKEE v50.2
Recovery: TWRP v2.8.5
Program used: WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.2
Operating System (PC): Windows 10 x64
Thank You @WindyCityRockr for developing the above mentioned Program and supporting our cancro for it.
I am able to use your program flawlessly when i am using my current ROM.
BUT
when the phone is in FASTBOOT or RECOVERY Mode even though your software recognizes my device and its state but is unable to perform any actions. After clicking on a task it says No Device Found.
I have all the ADB and Fastboot drivers required, installed on my PC.
Your help would be greatly Appreciated.
Wow it looks awesome
maybe i am a noob, but i cannot connetc with my mi3 with last smiui.
I use win 8.1, i am administrator and i have debug usb activated.....
I don't undestand....
WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.3 Now Out!
I'm happy to announce that the WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.3 update is now out! It includes a bunch of new features, fixes and supported devices, so check it out and let me know what you think! :fingers-crossed:
You can download it here.
WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.5 Now Out!
I'm happy to announce that the WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.5 update is now out! As always, let me know what you think and report any bugs you encounter! :highfive:
You can download it here.
WinDroid Toolkit v3.0 Is Now Out!
WinDroid Toolkit v3.0 has been released! It's a huge update with a material redesign, major recode and support for 43 new devices!
You can out more specific changes in the changelog here.
You can download the new update here.
All versions before v3.0 will not have their files updated anymore since I've moved from hosting on BasketBuild to Amazon S3. Please update to v3.0 to ensure you're getting the latest recovery and root files!
Can this tools used for any devices? Or only for mi 3, thx before.
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Can this tools used for any devices? Or only for mi 3, thx before.
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There's a long list of manufacturers and devices in it, so yes it can be used for other devices too.
Fikshun said:
There's a long list of manufacturers and devices in it, so yes it can be used for other devices too.
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I want to install this software, but ot said that i dont have ADB driver, "ADB DRIVERS! You are missing bla bla bla. " where i can actually dowdload it manualy, my computer doesn't have a connection, so i want to download it manualy trough my HH. Thx
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My computer doesn't have internet connection. Can i use this tools, actualy it said "adb wrong, it missing...." And it tell me that i have to download, can i download it manualy trough my HH?
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LuckySiKuple said:
I want to install this software, but ot said that i dont have ADB driver, "ADB DRIVERS! You are missing bla bla bla. " where i can actually dowdload it manualy, my computer doesn't have a connection, so i want to download it manualy trough my HH. Thx
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yes just install minimal adb drivers, it'll still ask you to install it choose no instead.
For proper working of windroid make sure usb debugging is turned on and when your phone asks for granting permission to PC, grant it.
From the list of phones available if you choose your phone it'll give you an error happened with me, don't panic just press the drop down arrow to hide the phones list.
Now, you'll have 3 tabs choose commands tab, select reboot device if it works then you've succeeded if not then maybe install your device specific drivers.
Note that if you choose to flash any files it'll ask you to choose the file.
Hope This Helps
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Fikshun said:
yes just install minimal adb drivers, it'll still ask you to install it choose no instead.
For proper working of windroid make sure usb debugging is turned on and when your phone asks for granting permission to PC, grant it.
From the list of phones available if you choose your phone it'll give you an error happened with me, don't panic just press the drop down arrow to hide the phones list.
Now, you'll have 3 tabs choose commands tab, select reboot device if it works then you've succeeded if not then maybe install your device specific drivers.
Note that if you choose to flash any files it'll ask you to choose the file.
Hope This Helps
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Edit: And you don't need to install it it's portable make sure to run it as administrator
I've installed mini adb long before try this tools, and every thing is ok, i ever flash using adb before. And all fine. But when i tried to run this tools, (with run as admin too). It said " adb . . . . missing " something like that, i forgot . and i choose no, but when i choose Xiaomi mi3 (my device) , another warning come out, but at bottom left, it writted "online".
I try to root but cant click at that option.
Sory for my bad english
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LuckySiKuple said:
I've installed mini adb long before try this tools, and every thing is ok, i ever flash using adb before. And all fine. But when i tried to run this tools, (with run as admin too). It said " adb . . . . missing " something like that, i forgot . and i choose no, but when i choose Xiaomi mi3 (my device) , another warning come out, but at bottom left, it writted "online".
I try to root but cant click at that option.
Sory for my bad english
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try using the commands tab that should work
This is a guide for rooting and customizing the Xperia Play from out of the box. fma965’s Megathread Guides is a more in depth step-by-step tutorial that you might want to look at instead. However, some people might still run into issues because overtime links are dead and it's difficult to find the right files to do certain things. These are the methods that work for me. I also have useful files and minor tips that hopefully make the job easier.
Link to all the useful files I've collected for the Xperia Play.(There are no downloadable paid apps.)
Post #1 Instructions for beginners, no bootloader unlocking required
Post #2 Instructions for advance users, bootloader unlocking is required
Post #3 Tips
Why root?
The biggest problem with the Play is there’s only 400mb of internal storage space, much of the space is taken up by bloatware. Out of the box, there is not even enough free space to update Google Playstore and Google Play services to the latest version. So it’s a good idea to root the device in order to delete the system installed bloatware. While it's possible to move apps to the SDcard, some apps simply load faster from the internal storage. I recommend to not sign into your Google account on this phone and not let Google Playstore and Play services update themselves. This is because they take up too much space and are resource hungry which affect the phone’s performance. This phone is very old and have very poor to zero compatibility with modern apps and websites, it is better and safer to use it for offline gaming and media playback only.
To Unlock the bootloader or not?
It is not required to unlock the bootloader to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery for this device. Unlocking the bootloader is redundant unless you are an advance user and intend to install custom roms and kernels. If you only want to root the phone, delete bloatware so the phone run smoother, and have more space to install games, then it is not required. Therefore, my instructions below will be for rooting without the need to unlock bootloader.
Instructions for beginners, rooting1. Installing fastboot and flashmode drivers
2. Flash stock firmware using Flashtool
3. Rooting
4. Optional: Installing ClockwordMod
1. Installing fastboot and flashmode drivers
These drivers are required for fastboot and flashmode to work, in order to root or flash the phone. This step is absolutely crucial for everything else to work.
First, reboot your Windows computer into “Disable driver signature enforcement” mode because these drivers are unsigned and will not install otherwise.
This is “F8” on bootup for Windows 7, and “Advanced startup” for Windows 8 and 10 (Hold SHIFT while pressing Restart -> Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup settings -> restart).
For more information, check this guide, or search the web for "install unsigned drivers". Also the program "Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider" may be useful.
Now to install the drivers:
Download and install the program Flashtool version 0.9.24.4. Download this version specifically, newer version have issues with this device!
Then run C:\flashtool\flashtool-drivers.exe.
Only select these four choices during the installation to reduce driver conflicts:
Flashmode Drivers
Fastboot Drivers
Common drivers Moga and Zeus Board
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc, Xperia neo, Xperia PLAY, etc
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In the past I have selected all the drivers in the list to install and it created a lot of issues.
For reference, later in this guide when you'll connect the Xperia Play to your computer under various modes (adb debugging, fastboot, flashmode), this is what you should see in the Windows Device Manager:
2. Flash stock firmware using Flashtool
Flashtool allows flashing factory firmware to return Sony phones to stock. Flashing an older firmware version on the Play allow easier rooting, which is the main purpose of this step. However, you can skip this step and try rooting the phone in Step #3 first, if that doesn’t work, use this step to flash to an older firmware, and then try rooting again.
Recommended rootable firmware for R800i / R800a GSM: "R800i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Enhanced.ftf"
Recommended rootable firmware for R800x Verizon: "R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf"
(Make sure to download the correct ftf file for your device, R800i is for unlocked and AT&T devices, R800x is for Verizon.)
*DO NOT connect the Xperia Play to your PC yet until the steps say so.*
-Download the ftf file and put it somewhere easy to find like your desktop.
-Make sure the phone is turned off and not connected to the computer.
-Launch the Flashtool program.
-Click the “lightning” shaped icon on Flashtool’s menu.
-Select “Flashmode”, select Ok.
-On the “Firmware Selector” menu, select the “Source folder” where the ftf file is located.
-If you check the USERDATA box, it will wipe all your user data, this is recommended to prevent compatibility issues.
-Select “Flash”, the “Wait for Flashmode” window appear.
-While holding the BACK button on the phone, connect the phone to your computer (via microUSB cable)
-The Power button should glow green and the flashing will begin.
-After the flashing is done indicated by Flashtool, unplug and reboot the phone.
Hint: If you gets the errors:
ERROR - Not a sin file
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
Try a different Flashtool version. I get this error with the later versions of Flashtool, but version 0.9.24.4 works.
3. Rooting
-Enable USB Debugging on the phone.
Located in: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging
-Set the phone to "MSC” mode, not MTP mode.
Located in: Settings -> Sony Ericsson -> Connectivity -> USB connection mode
-Connect the phone to your computer and launch Flashtool program
-In Flashtool, select “My R800" -> Root -> force ZergRush”
It will then give you the option to choose Superuser or SuperSU. I recommend choosing SuperSU, but either works:
-Superuser: usually requires the phone to reboot twice to root successfully.
-SuperSU: usually require only one reboot. After the phone rebooted, run SuperSU app on the phone. It will ask to install the binary via CWM or Normal. Select Normal.
Hint: If you select the option "Full unroot" inside SuperSU, it will successfully unroot the phone. However, afterward if you try to use Flashtool to root again, it may not work.
4. Optional: Installing ClockworkMod
After the phone has been rooted, install the "CWM Installer 5" app (credit to "nobodyAtall") which let you install ClockworkMod Recovery. ClockworkMod is not needed, but it is useful for backing up the image of the phone in case you need to restore it at a later time because you screwed up.
Note: In case booting into CWM from the app doesn’t work. While phone is turning on, when white Sony Ericsson logo appears, keeps tapping Vol Down button. Taps, not holding, you don't have to do it very fast.
To navigate CWM screen: Use Vol Up & Down to navigate. BACK to go back. HOME for Okay/Select.
"Back menu button is disabled." WTF?
While in CWM, if you press Vol Up + Vol Down together at once, it will toggle between enabling and disabling the back button.
Instructions for advance users, rooting using unlocked bootloader method
Note: If I remember correctly, the R800a (AT&T version of the Xperia Play) is not allowed to have it's bootloader unlocked. Therefore this step is only for the R800i and R800x models.
-Reboot your Windows computer into “Disable driver signature enforcement” mode because the drivers are unsigned and will not install otherwise. This is “F8” on bootup for Windows 7, and “Advanced startup” for Windows 8 and 10 (Hold SHIFT while pressing Restart -> Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup settings -> restart).
-Install the fastboot and flashmode drivers:
Download and install the program Flashtool version 0.9.24.4. (Download this version specifically because newer versions have issues with flashing this phone's firmwares.)
Then run C:\flashtool\flashtool-drivers.exe.
Only select these four choices during the installation to reduce driver conflicts:
Flashmode Drivers
Fastboot Drivers
Common drivers Moga and Zeus Board
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc, Xperia neo, Xperia PLAY, etc
-Unlock the bootloader
-Use fastboot mode to boot into CWM:
While the phone is off, connect it to the PC while holding the SEARCH button, wait for the power button to turn blue meaning you’re in fastboot mode.
-Boot into CWM with this command: fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img
*Boot the image only, do not flash it.
*Link for the latest "Android SDK platform tools" which contains adb.exe and fastboot.exe.
-Wait about 20seconds for CWM to appear. From here you can root by flashing SuperSU.
*Note: For this CWM version, SEARCH is the Okay/Select button.
*Credit to FreeXperia team for the recoveryPLAY.img.
Tips
Obligatory: The sim card slot
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The sim slot for this phone have gold pins or "teeth" which acts as contact points. If you use a sim card adapter(s), as you try to remove them from the sim slot, the bottom edge of adapter will absolutely guaranteed to get stuck on the gold pins. If you try to pull harder, it will break the gold pins resulting in an broken sim slot. This does not matter if you use a new precisely cut adapter. Once it is stuck, the safest way to remove the jammed adapter is to remove the back casing of the phone (with a T6 Torx screwdriver) and use a precision tweezers to remove it, however, this is not easy either. One time I had to remove a broken piece of the adapter stuck inside the slot from the backside to not break the gold pins, not through the front.
The best way I found to get around this is to cut away the bottom edge of the adapter(s). See image below. This will make it a bit tricky to insert the sim card, but it's not too hard. As for removing, just pull it out slowly, the sim card should come out with the adapters (if not, tweezers).
Side note: Since AT&T already shut down their 2G network, only T-Mobile work on this phone, but they will also shut down their 2G at the end of 2020.
GPS issues
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This phone by default have very poor GPS reception so you shouldn't expect it to work. If I remember correctly, a sim card has to be inserted for GPS to work on the GSM version of this phone. Verizon R800x don't have a simcard slot and doesn't have this issue.
Try flashing this agps.patch.sonye.build.v3.1 patch in ClockworkMod Recovery to see if it helps. I wouldn't get my hope up though, GPS has always been very shoddy with old Android devices.
Installing apk without a file explorer
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If your phone don't have a file explorer installed out of the box, enable "USB Debugging" in the phone, then connect it to your PC. Use adb command to sideload apps from your PC: adb install appname.apk
Hint: If you drag an apk file from the File Explorer and drop it into the Command Prompt's window, it will automatically include the full path name for the apk file.
Android 2.3 Compatible apps
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These are free apps I collected that are compatible with Android 2.3.
(There are no downloadable paid apps.)
Google Play Store and Play services (latest Android 2.3 compatible)
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Google Play Store 6.2.02
Google Play services 10.0.84
Emulator recommendations
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CPS2: Use CPSEmu.
MAME 0.139: Use MAME4droid(0139)-1.6.1-MULTI. This is the latest version of this emulator that works on the Xperia Play running Android 2.3 without crashing. Any newer version will crash. If you log into the Playstore and install the latest version, it will crash.
PSX: I find ePSXe combined with the opengl plugin gives best performance. Make sure to enable opengl plugin inside ePSXe's options.
SNES: I find SNES9x EX non-plus version (not the plus version from the Playstore) have better performance and plays smoother. Technically the emulation is supposed to be a little less accurate, but really it doesn’t matter.
Robert Broglia emulators: I have excellent results with the “.emu” emulators by Robert Broglia. The NEO.emu version 1.5.40 have poor laggy performance on the Play. The previous 1.5.37 ran very smooth, however it is a paid app and only the latest version is available anymore.
Bloatware apps to delete
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These are apps I deleted from the /system/app folder to clear up space, but it is at your discretion to choose what to keep. You need a root capable file manager, such as Solid Explorer Classic.
Code:
AdobeFlashPlayer.apk
brucelee.apk
chinesetextniput.apk
com.sony.playstation.ncua94900_1.apk #Crash Bandicoot
com.sonyericsson.androidapp.storefront.apk
EventStreamPluginFacebook.apk
facebook.apk
fbcalendarsync.apk
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
FBMusicLite.apk
FBNotificationPublisher.apk
FBSetupwizard.apk
fifa.apk
GenieWidget.apk
Gmail.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Maps.apk
officesuite.apk
playnowclientarvato.apk
PlayStationPocket.apk
PostViewer.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
Sims.apk
starbattalion.apk
Street.apk
Talk2.apk
VoiceSearch.apk
YouTube.apk
Also check these folders for more preloaded apps to delete: /etc/customization/applications or /system/etc/customization/applications
Free up the second MENU button.
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This phone have two MENU hardware buttons. "keypad-zeus.kl" contains the binding for the phone's hardware buttons, located in folder /system/usr/keylayout/.
You can directly edit "keypad-zeus.kl" as a text file if you have a root capable file manager (Solid Explorer Classic). PS. It's probably a good idea to backup of this file first.
The original binding give this phone two Menu buttons.
key 226 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
key 139 MENU
“Key 226” is the small MENU button below the Down button. I changed it to SPACE instead:
key 226 SPACE WAKE_DROPPED
This frees up an extra button which is useful for emulators.
Reboot phone.
AC3 support for MX Player
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This MX Player codec pack (mx_aio_1.7.32.rev1) is specifically compatible for ARMv7 devices running Android 2.3. Copy this zip file to phone’s SDcard and load it inside MX Player: Settings -> Decoder -> Custom codec
Turn off Repeat mode for stock Music app "SemcMusic.apk"
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I like the stock Music app for this device, however, almost every firmware come with a version that cannot turn off repeat. I don't remember where I found this version from, but it allows turning off Repeat mode using the Menu options.
Using a root capable file manager (Solid Explorer Classic), download "SemcMusic.apk" and paste it into the folder “/system/app” overwriting the old file. (Simply sideloading will not work.)
Also make sure to fix the file’s permission back to 644:
Reboot phone.
Android 4 ICS?
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You may have noticed that I have not mentioned Android 4 / ICS / CM9 in this guide. That's because I find the performance to be very very poor and not worth it. You can try flashing it if you wish, but you will lose much of the gaming performance.
Thank you for the 2020 updated guide and tutorial
Really appreciate you putting this up. Just pulled mine out of storage and thought there's no way I'd find up to date files and info for it.
Now I've just got to find a place that still sells flex cables for it.
Hi ! I have recently buy this device 9 years after the release and I'm in research of oldest version of the doomlord kernel.
Unfortunatly all links are dead and if someone can share a compilation pack of the kernels it could be awesome.
I'm specificaly interested in the early ones for gsm, like the v02/v03 linked in this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15805471&postcount=2
The one made for the firmware 3.0.1.A.0.145, someone can share it ?
BTW if your searching for the best rom for emulation, it's this one : https://sites.google.com/site/panicus/nerdery/attodrive
Download link : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nNDy6cux_roYFqUDhksSmvVKnCE1eBRS
I had all those LuPuS and Doom Kernel images at one point, but deleted them overtime. Sorry. Try posting in the original kernel threads and see if someone still have the files.
I'm pretty sure i have some kernel images stored in my PC. Will look for it these days...
Now i remember the good times with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play... Dreaming...
It was the first smartphone for my son, was a present from me - and he was the king in school, you know what i mean.
Now it's here, at home, repaired, built from 3 Xperia Plays, bought years ago at eBay....
Aaahhh, nostalgic....
Greetz,
0LDST4R
Great guide, I wished this guide was created back late last year when I got my first Xperia Play I had to follow a few guides and they were not noob friendly.
Thank you for your info about Google Play Store/Play Services and MAME fixed my long time issue!
For advance users, take a look at the following to increase your RAM memory size: [MOD] Increase RAM memory size(without swapper!) (good for gaming)
Also for the advance users, I use an app called Link2SD to add additional storage for installed apps, I created a 16GB 2nd partition on the SD CARD, which acts as extra storage, you can increase to whatever you like, and linked new installed app to this partition.
For you pirates, don't bother trying to find a hacked apk for this app, you wont find a working one. Small price to pay for the plus version to unlock the extra features but it is well worth it.
The above two will compliment the stock firmware, I got another Xperia Play, so one has stock FW and the other has XperiaPlay Z Final Ultimate Edition (4.0.4).
Added Notes:
I had issues with flashtool telling me "ERROR - Device connected in flash mode but driver is too old", after some soul searching, the issue was related to my USB3.0 port on my laptop, since I didn't have any USB2.0 ports, I did have a cheap generic USB2.0 4 port usb hub, I connected this and it fixed my issue.
Thank you great guide [emoji4] my phone is now rescued and boots up .
I am unable to root for some reason using the flashtool method .
It has been rooted before in the past . I also tried one click root but that's asking for payment , any ideas greatly appreciated .
Thanks .
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Okay so I was successfully able to root my phone (got supersu installed) and I've been down a long rabbit hole of trying to understand how adb works. I figured out how to open my cmd prompt in the folder, but when i try to force install CWM using it, I get:
adb server version (39) doesn't match this client (41); killing...
* daemon started successfully
Performing Push Install
.\CWM_Installer_5.apk: 1 file pushed, 0 skipped. 175.2 MB/s (2257096 bytes in 0.012s)
adb: error: failed to read copy response
Sorry I'm new to this whole thing and trying desperately to learn... Any advice is appreciated.
Great Post!
As someone who recently picked this device up to preserve some history, as well as possibly use it as an emulation device for my wife at work, I really appreciate the depth of your post. I am not entirely familiar with rooting devices, and adb sideload, but I was able to follow your tutorial and find a nice device in the process.
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Kiri_The_Fox said:
Okay so I was successfully able to root my phone (got supersu installed) and I've been down a long rabbit hole of trying to understand how adb works. I figured out how to open my cmd prompt in the folder, but when i try to force install CWM using it, I get:
adb server version (39) doesn't match this client (41); killing...
* daemon started successfully
Performing Push Install
.\CWM_Installer_5.apk: 1 file pushed, 0 skipped. 175.2 MB/s (2257096 bytes in 0.012s)
adb: error: failed to read copy response
Sorry I'm new to this whole thing and trying desperately to learn... Any advice is appreciated.
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I can say that I ran into that issue as well, and I don't know what I did that fixed it. I had a PC reboot, as well as a soft boot into CWM on the device. Once doing both of those things it seemed the adb server matched up and things went smoothly. I wish I had some knowledge of how to explain how it worked, I researched a lot about it and everything said it had to do with the version of the adb server running conflicting with the version of the android platform tools installed. Maybe this can help you as well, best of luck!
I have a question and hope anyone can help because I'm kinda tired of thinking lol.
-So, to root easily as shown here, you need to have firmware .58 or lower.
-You cannot root if you have firmware version .62 or higher.
-To install one of the best roms, which is JokaWild, you need firmware version .62.
-To be able to flash JokaWild, you need to have root (to install CWM).
-You can install a custom kernel through fastboot mode which among other things, would force root...
...but, to install a custom kernel, apparently, you need a rooted device.
*Basically, to install this room, you need to root a firmware which cannot be rooted.
So, am I missing something here or doing something wrong? I just can't figure this out.
EDIT. Figured it out. You need an unlocked bootloader.
No tutorial I've seen explains the difference between unlockABLE and unlockED bootloader, so I didn't even think about this.
First follow a tutorial on how to unlock a Sony bootloader and then everything will work.
pakrett-bm said:
BTW if your searching for the best rom for emulation, it's this one : https://sites.google.com/site/panicus/nerdery/attodrive
Download link : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nNDy6cux_roYFqUDhksSmvVKnCE1eBRS
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If you know of any way to get this thing working on the R800i model, then good. Otherwise it appears to be an R800x-only ROM.
I'm about to buy this TV is it rootable?
Hisense 43A6H Google tv rootable?
Technically speaking anything that runs on android can achieve root access. But I think you’re asking if there’s active development. I recently bought a Hisense 65” U6h myself, and there is no development that I have found . If all you need is root, try to get your hands on the stock boot.img from the factory rom. If there’s any updates for your model download it on the computer extract the boot.img and then copy it to a usb drive plug the drive into your tv install magisk apk and use the boot.img on the flash drive to do the patch. Would you mind if I ask what you are trying to accomplish with root access?
well I'm actually trying to remove system apps the easy way by using Mi Explorer and improve system performance and free up some internal storage space so I have enough room to play morrowind by the way sorry for the no spaces I'm not really sure how to use this remote control microphone on my Hisense 43a6h Google TV. honestly there's a lot more stuff I want to do with it as well though like using Viper for Android and among other things like my God VPN repeater hotspot. thanks
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So I contacted Hisense and they sent me the firmware but its a .pkg apple archive and i cannot extract it. Can you help me so I can patch the boot.img and recompile and flash it so I have root access? Thanks
43A6H_43A53FUA(0012)_M0721.zip
drive.google.com
Dear Hisense Customer
Fri 2/3/2023 6:03 PM
Thank you for contacting Hisense.
Please follow the below instructions to update your TVs Firmware.
Download the ZIP file from the above link.
1. Follow the link above and download the zip file. The file is compressed, use a built-in or downloaded (i.e. Winzip) unzipping software to view the zip file contents.
a. Locate the .pkg file inside the .zip.
b. Copy the file xxxx.pkg to the root level of a USB stick formatted as FAT32.
c. Safely Eject the USB from your PC.
2. With TV powered on, Insert the USB stick into the TVs USB port. If the TV has both white and blue USB ports, use one of the white USB 2.0 ones.
3. If the TV displays the USB Media Device prompt after sensing the USB is inserted, just cancel or lose the box.
4. Enter the TV menu and navigate along this menu path [MENU button] > Settings > System > About > Upgrade > Upgrade by USB
5. The TV will respond confirming that an update file is found, and provides 2 options. Select Reboot.
6. The TV will take a few minutes to apply the update and will reboot once the update is complete.
7. Once rebooted, you can remove the USB stick and complete the setup of the TV.
If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, give me a call at 1-888-935-8880 and please reference your First and Last Name or Telephone Number.
Thank you again and have a great day!
chris1892006 said:
So I contacted Hisense and they sent me the firmware but its a .pkg apple archive and i cannot extract it. Can you help me so I can patch the boot.img and recompile and flash it so I have root access? Thanks
43A6H_43A53FUA(0012)_M0721.zip
drive.google.com
Dear Hisense Customer
Fri 2/3/2023 6:03 PM
Thank you for contacting Hisense.
Please follow the below instructions to update your TVs Firmware.
Download the ZIP file from the above link.
1. Follow the link above and download the zip file. The file is compressed, use a built-in or downloaded (i.e. Winzip) unzipping software to view the zip file contents.
a. Locate the .pkg file inside the .zip.
b. Copy the file xxxx.pkg to the root level of a USB stick formatted as FAT32.
c. Safely Eject the USB from your PC.
2. With TV powered on, Insert the USB stick into the TVs USB port. If the TV has both white and blue USB ports, use one of the white USB 2.0 ones.
3. If the TV displays the USB Media Device prompt after sensing the USB is inserted, just cancel or lose the box.
4. Enter the TV menu and navigate along this menu path [MENU button] > Settings > System > About > Upgrade > Upgrade by USB
5. The TV will respond confirming that an update file is found, and provides 2 options. Select Reboot.
6. The TV will take a few minutes to apply the update and will reboot once the update is complete.
7. Once rebooted, you can remove the USB stick and complete the setup of the TV.
If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, give me a call at 1-888-935-8880 and please reference your First and Last Name or Telephone Number.
Thank you again and have a great day!
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Hey. I’m so sorry about the delayed reply I haven’t been on the forum too often lately. I’m not too familiar with the pkg compression personally. If you were able to pull that boot.img you should be able to just use that in magisk as the boot image to patch. I’ll log in my computer soon and try to download it and see what happens on my Linux system. How did you get that firmware file from them, what did you ask? I might just end up doing the same lol. I have been using adb to remove things such as google tv home launcher replaced with premium projectivy
talksickisil said:
Hey. I’m so sorry about the delayed reply I haven’t been on the forum too often lately. I’m not too familiar with the pkg compression personally. If you were able to pull that boot.img you should be able to just use that in magisk as the boot image to patch. I’ll log in my computer soon and try to download it and see what happens on my Linux system. How did you get that firmware file from them, what did you ask? I might just end up doing the same lol. I have been using adb to remove things such as google tv home launcher replaced with premium projectivy
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Called them but now i need to learn how to downgrade firmware and bypass recovery no command how to extract pkg to root? Ill try bootloader unlock. So do u own this tv?
chris1892006 said:
Called them but now i need to learn how to downgrade firmware and bypass recovery no command how to extract pkg to root? Ill try bootloader unlock. So do u own this tv?
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Mine is the U6h but is essentially the same. For these purposes at least. The main difference between the two is a different type of panel .
I wonder if you have the blinking power light issue like I do after using adb to fully remove google home launcher. I took a sharp knife and one of those square rubber feet for furniture and cut it down to size and put it on top of that light. I’d rather do that than have the stock launcher even having a chance of re installing itself
Wow cool which launcher are you using? Whats the stock launcher filename? I'm going to try to unlock the bootloader soon then I guess I'll learn how to dump the whole os and dump the boot.img I guess idk what im doing but ive done this before with mtk devices just not a tv.
chris1892006 said:
Wow cool which launcher are you using? Whats the stock launcher filename? I'm going to try to unlock the bootloader soon then I guess I'll learn how to dump the whole os and dump the boot.img I guess idk what im doing but ive done this before with mtk devices just not a tv.
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yeah dumping/compiling is above my skill set. The launcher I use is Projectivy. I paid for the premium version to support the dev because I really like it, but the only feature premium adds is being able to choose a wallpaper from storage. Also the package name is going to always be listed below the name of the app when you are in settings>apps> highlighted app...... google tv launcher I removed with adb shell and command adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx if you end up disabling the google launcher I highly recommend also disabling set up wizard afterwards. Otherwise, the app will re-download and you will be playing whack a mole.
I just tried disabling the launcherx and it disabled the SETTINGS button on the remote which is a deal breaker. How do I fix this? I like using Nova Launcher instead of the stock launcher.
Hello good sir.
@TheMadScientist Hello good day mate. ;p So do u know how to get this working on google tv? I disabled the launcherx and it disabled the settings menu as well.
Thanks
chris1892006 said:
@TheMadScientist Hello good day mate. ;p So do u know how to get this working on google tv? I disabled the launcherx and it disabled the settings menu as well.
Thanks
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Not really. When I looked into them was when they really started hitting the market. I had one of the 55 inch. But got rid of it pretty quick once I got my samsung
@TheMadScientist I plugged in my male to male usb and it never got detected plus sp flash tool i had isnt compatible with MT9612 MEDIATEK CHIP. Can u give some android 11 usb adb google tv advice? Is the mt9612 emmc or nand?
I got the bootloader unlocked but no root yet.
chris1892006 said:
I got the bootloader unlocked but no root yet.
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Can you link the guise or a quick how.tl on that? Netws hst for magisk and cI oukd likely figure out su binary over UART or termux + su exec trjcns