Due to the fact that all guides, rooting threads about the Huawei Honor 4C are scattered all over the XDA and hence are difficult to be searched for when needed, I decided to create an index thread to keep all ROM updates, rooting and unlocking guides in one neat clean thread.
I’ll try my best to keep this thread updated as soon as new information is released from trusted sources or whenever new mods, ROMs, etc. are released.
You can also post your queries here and I'll try my level best to answer them.
Contents:
1. Device Specifications and Variants
i. Specifications
ii. Variants
2. Stock and Custom ROMs
i. Stock EMUI 3.0 and 3.1 Download Links
ii. Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop
iii. Downgrading from Lollipop to Kitkat
iv. Flashing Stock ROM in cases of bootloop
v. Flashing Stock ROM when device unable to boot to recovery or update mode
vi. Stock based Custom ROMs and AOSP based Custom ROMs
3. Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting and Custom Recoveries
i. Custom Recovery and SU zips Download Links
ii. Unlocking Bootloader and Relocking Bootloader
iii. Installing Custom Recovery
iv. Restoring Stock Recovery
v. Installing SU Binary (Rooting your Device)
4. ROM Add Ons and Miscellaneous Guides
i. Xposed Framework on EMUI 3.0 and EMUI 3.1
ii. Viper4Android Sound Mod
iii. L Speed Mod for Android Lollipop
iv. Changing Region
v. Extracting Update.APP
5. Credits
Device Specification and VariantsDevice Specification
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 620 1.2 GHz Octa-Core ARM 7a-64-bit
RAM 2 GB SDDR
ROM 8 GB (3.2 GB available to Kitkat users / 2.5 GB available to Lollipop users)
Display 5.0 Inch 1280x720 294 dpi IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Scratch Resistant Glass
Android Version EMUI 3.0 Android 4.4.2 (upgradeable to EMUI 3.1 Android 5.1.1 / EMUI 4.0 Android 5.0 confirmed and will be available in February 2015)
Battery 2550 mAh Li-on Battery (Non-Removable)
Network GSM / HSPDA+ (No LTE)
Camera 13 MP back Geo-tagging, Paronama, HDR, Time-Lapse, Video Recording 1080p at 30 fps / 5 MP front, Video Recording 720 p
GPU Mali 450-MP4 OpenGLS 2.0
Also see attached CPU-Z screenshots for advanced and complete specs.
Variants
Pakistan CHM-U01 B067 (Kitkat) / B120 (Kitkat) / B310 (Lollipop)
India / Malaysia / Indonesia / South Asia CHM-U01 B063 (Kitkat) / B070 (Kitkat) / B302 (Lollipop) / B330 (Lollipop) / B340 (Lollipop) / B350 (Lollipop) / B360 (Lollipop) / B380 (Lollipop) / B390 (Lollipop)
Russia CHM-U01 B060 (Kitkat) / B120 (Kitkat) / B130 (Kitkat) / 304 (Lollipop) / B310 (Lollipop) / B320 (Lollipop)
China Developer Channel CHM-UL00 CHM–TL00 CHM-TL00H v5.9.1 (Lollipop) / v5.9.16 (Lollipop) / v5.10.1 (Lollipop) / v5.10.16 (Lollipop) / v5.11.1 (Lollipop) / v5.11.16 (Lollipop) / v5.12.1 (Lollipop) / v5.12.16 (Lollipop) / v5.12.16 (Lollipop) / v6.1.1 (Lollipop) / v6.1.16
China Stable Channel CHM-UL00 CHM–TL00 CHM-TL00H B181 (Kitkat) / B191 (Kitkat) / B200 (Kitkat) / B211 (Kitkat) / B220 (Kitkat) / B230 (Kitkat) / B231 (Kitkat) / B419 (Lollipop) / B422 (Lollipop) / B425 (Lollipop)
Stock and Custom ROMsAll guides in this section require you to have Stock Recovery installed and device must be completely unrooted unless specified. If you have a custom recovery installed see Unlocking Bootloader, Recovery and Custom Recovery > Restoring Stock Recovery Section for instructions.Stock EMUI 3.0 and EMUI 3.1 Download Links
Just click on the Version Number to download the respective ROM.
EMUI Emotion UI 3.0 Kitkat 4.4.2
Pakistan CHM-U01 B067 (Kitkat) / B120 (Kitkat)
India / Malaysia / Indonesia / Asia Pacific CHM-U01 B063 (Kitkat) / B160 (Kitkat) / B063 (Kitkat) / B070 (Kitkat)
Russia CHM-U01 B060 (Kitkat) / B120 (Kitkat) / B130 (Kitkat)
China Stable Channel CHM-UL00 CHM–TL00 CHM-TL00H B181 (Kitkat) / B191 (Kitkat) / B200 (Kitkat) / B211 (Kitkat) / B220 (Kitkat) / B230 (Kitkat) / B231 (Kitkat)
EMUI Emotion UI 3.1 Lollipop 5.1.1
Pakistan CHM-U01 B310 (Lollipop)
India / Malaysia CHM-U01 B330 (Lollipop)
Russia CHM-U01 B310 (Lollipop)
Indonesia CHM-U01 B340 (Lollipop)
Asia Pacific CHM-U01 B360 (Lollipop)
China CHM-UL00 CHM–TL00 CHM-TL00H v5.9.1 (Lollipop)
Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop
Always try to take OTA updates whenever possible as user data isn't wiped. However, if you want to start anew, just use the below listed methods. Backup all important data on internal storage before performing upgrade. Internal Storage will be completely wiped after upgrade. Ensure battery is fully charged or at least 30%. Do not press any button nor attach your phone to charger after the upgrade process is initiated.Normal Upgrade (Upgrade using the Software Updater)
Download the Lollipop Stock ROM according to your region. See Stock and Custom ROMs > Download Links section for download links.
Ensure your SD card has atleast 3.0 GB of free space.
Extract the downloaded *.zip or *.rar and copy the dload folder (with the UPDATE.APP in it) to the root of your SD card. (In some update packages, there might be multiple UPDATE.APP. Hence copy the UPDATE.APP with has the largest file size)
Insert the SD card (if not already) and navigate to Settings > Update > Menu > Local Update > Full Package:UPDATE.APP . Now finally press Install.
Your phone will reboot to recovery. Wait for the progress bar to finish. When it does you phone will switch off. Hold the power button to switch it back on.
First boot might take some time due to app optimization hence be patient.
Forced Upgrade
Download the Lollipop Stock ROM according to your region. See above section for download links.
Ensure your SD card has atleast 3.0 GB of free space.
Extract the downloaded *.zip or *.rar and copy the dload folder (with the UPDATE.APP in it) to the root of your SD card. (In some update packages, there might be multiple UPDATE.APP. Hence copy the UPDATE.APP with has the largest file size)
Insert the SD card (if not already) and Power Off your device.
Now while holding Volume Up and Volume Down buttons, hold the Power button to power on the device and boot straight to Software Upgrade Mode.
Wait for the process bar to finish. Device will automatically reboot after the upgrade has completed successfully.
First boot might take some time due to app optimization.
Downgrading from Lollipop to Kitkat
Method 1
Download your current Lollipop ROM (see the first section for download links) and the Kitkat ROM you want to downgrade to.
From Lollipop Stock ROM: First copy UPDATE.APP located in 0_CUSTOM_PACKAGE\MiddlePackage\dload to dload directory in the root of your SD card.
Use any of the method posted in Stock and Custom ROM > Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop section to flash the Middle Package UPDATE.APP. Skip the copying stuff in those sections.
After the flash has completed, delete the existing UPDATE.APP.
From Kitkat Stock ROM: Copy the Main UPDATE.APP (one with the larger size) to the dload directory in the root of your SD card..
Use any of the method posted in Stock and Custom ROM > Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop section to flash the Main Kitkat UPDATE.APP. Skip the copying stuff in those sections.
Method 2
This method requires ROOT SU privileges on your device. Also please make a backup before proceeding.
Make a TWRP or CWM backup. If something goes wrong, you must have something to restore from.
Download and install Terminal Emulator from Play Store. Open the app and execute the following commands (grant SU privileges when prompted):
Code:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
Open your favorite File Manager which supports browsing / partition and obviously Root permissions , and navigate to /system.
Search for build.prop and open it.
Find ro.product.model and change it's value to balong.
Save the file and make sure permissions are set to -rw-r--r--.
Reboot you device, flash Stock Recovery and any Kitkat ROM you want. See Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting and Custom Recoveries > Restore Stock Recovery for flashing Stock Recovery instructions and Stock and Custom ROM > Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop for Stock ROM flashing methods and instructions (You have to use the FORCED METHOD to flash).
Flashing Stock ROM in cases of bootloop or otherwise
If you are stuck in a bootloop, device keeps on restarting follow this guide.
Before you follow this guide, perform a FACTORY RESET on your device. If this doesn't work, then continue.
Download the ROM version currently on your device or any newer one. See Stock and Custom ROM > Download Link section for download links.
Ensure that you are on Stock Recovery. If not see Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting and Custom Recovery > Flashing Stock Reovery section to flash Stock Recovery.
Use the Forced Upgrade method in Stock and Custom ROM > Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop section to re-flash the Stock ROM.
Flashing Stock ROM when device unable to boot to recovery or update mode
Alright! So your phone is completely messed up and you can't boot to recovery or anything. Well this guide is for you! Resurrect that device!Always use original data cable that came with your device for flashing stuff. It is not necessary but recommended.Installing ADB / Fastboot and Necessary Drivers
Download 15 Seconds ADB and Fastboot Drivers. Visit the official XDA forum for download and installation instructions.
Install Fastboot drivers by downloading and installing Huawei HiSuite via this link.
Flashing the ROM through Fastboot
First download and install Huawei Update Extractor. Visit the official XDA Forum for download, installation instructions and usage.
Extract boot.img, recovery.img and system.img from UPDATE.APP and copy it to any directory on your computer. See Miscellaneous Guides > Extracting Update.APP section for instructions.
Open Command Prompt in the directory where you have extracted the files by holding Shift and Right Mouse Button and finally click Open Command Prompt window here in the context menu.
Completely power off your device.
While holding Volume Down button, connect your device to PC via USB cable to boot to Fastboot Mode.
Execute these commands one at a time using the command prompt.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Now hold Volume Up button and Power button simultaneously. As soon as you see the Honor logo, release the power button. Your device will now boot into recovery.
Perform a Factory Reset through recovery.
Availability of Stock based Custom ROMs and AOSP based Custom ROMs
Unfortunately, light is pretty dim here. There are no Custom ROMs available for this device. However KangVIP Custom Stock Based ROM is available for the Chinese Variants but I couldn't get the links because they want you to register first. Also, because Huawei hasn't published the chipset source code, so no CM or AOSP based ROM has been developed for this device.
Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting and Custom RecoveriesCustom Recoveries, Stock Recoveries and SU zips Download Links
Recoveries and SU Zips will work on the respective EMUI version regardless of device region.For Kitkat 4.4.2 EMUI 3.0
SuperSU Binary 2.46 doesn't worked correctly on Kitkat. It is better to use Kingroot. However, you may try flashing it!
Cofface Custom Recovery (CWM Based / Unofficial Port) Download Link
Stock EMUI Recovery Download Link
Kingroot Super User Binary + Manager Download Link
For Lollipop 5.1.1 EMUI 3.1
TWRP 2.8.7.0 (Unofficial Port) Download Link
Stock EMUI Recovery Download Link
SuperSU Binary 2.46 + Superuser App Download Link
Unlocking Bootloader and Relocking Bootloader
Unlocking Bootloader will void your warranty. You have been warned!Getting the Bootloader Unlock Code
First, visit this link. Accept the Unlocking Agreement and proceed.
In a new tab, visit this link and register for Huawei ID. Make sure you are registering using your mobile number.
After the registration is successful, return to the previous tab and log in using your newly generated Huawei ID.
Now provide the information:
Product Model: Go to Settings > About Phone. For ours it is, CHM-U01.
Product Serial Number: Refer to the original device box for serial number.
Product IMEI: Provide SIM1 IMEI.
Product ID: Dial *#*#1357946#*#* from your device and enter the Product ID displayed on the screen.
Finally enter the verification code and retrieve your Bootloader Unlock Code. Save it in a safe place.
Installing ADB / Fastboot and Necessary Drivers
Download 15 Seconds ADB and Fastboot Drivers. Visit the official XDA forum for download and installation instructions.
Install Fastboot drivers by downloading and installing Huawei HiSuite via this link.
Unlocking Bootloader
Ensure that you have successfully installed all necessary tools and drivers mentioned above.
Power off your device. While holding Volume Down button use a USB cable to attach your device to computer. Device will automatically boot to fastboot mode.
Open a command prompt and execute the following command (replace your_unlock code with yours):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock [I]your_unlock_code[/I]
fastboot reboot bootloader
Voila! You have successfully unlocked your device.
Relocking Bootloader
Relocking the bootloader will not un-void your warranty.
Ensure that you have successfully installed all necessary tools and drivers mentioned above.
Factory reset your device or reflash the stock ROM. See Stock and Custom ROM > Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop section for flash methods.
Power off your device. While holding Volume Down button use a USB cable to attach your device to computer. Device will automatically boot to fastboot mode.
Open a command prompt and execute the following command (replace your_unlock code with yours):
Code:
fastboot oem relock [I]your_unlock_code[/I]
fastboot reboot bootloader
Voila! You have successfully locked your device.
Install Custom Recovery
After installing a custom recovery, you will not be able to take OTA updates nor you will be able to reflash the stock rom.Installing ADB / Fastboot and Necessary Drivers
Download 15 Seconds ADB and Fastboot Drivers. Visit the official XDA forum for download and installation instructions.
Install Fastboot drivers by downloading and installing Huawei HiSuite via this link.
Installing Custom Recovery
Ensure that you have successfully installed all necessary tools and drivers mentioned above.
Download the custom recovery depending on your Android Version. See the first part of this section for download links.
For Lollipop only: Extract the downloaded RAR archive to get the recovery image.
Power off your device. While holding Volume Down button use a USB cable to attach your device to computer. Device will automatically boot to fastboot mode.
Open Command Prompt in the directory where you have extracted/downloaded the files by holding Shift and Right Mouse Button and finally click Open Command Prompt window here in the context menu.
Now execute the following command one at a time (replace recovery name with the one you downloaded);
Code:
fastboot flash recovery [I]recovery_name.img[/I]
fastboot reboot
Restoring Stock Recovery
Installing ADB / Fastboot and Necessary Drivers
Download 15 Seconds ADB and Fastboot Drivers. Visit the official XDA forum for download and installation instructions.
Install Fastboot drivers by downloading and installing Huawei HiSuite via this link.
Flashing Stock Recovery
Ensure that you have successfully installed all necessary tools and drivers mentioned above
Download Stock Recovery depending upon your Android version. See first part of this section for download links.
For Lollipop only: Extract the downloaded RAR archive to get the recovery image.
Open Command Prompt in the directory where you have extracted/downloaded the file by holding Shift and Right Mouse Button and finally click Open Command Prompt window here in the context menu.
Now execute the following command one at a time (replace recovery name with the one you downloaded);
Code:
fastboot flash recovery [I]recovery_name.img[/I]
fastboot reboot
Installing SU Binary (Rooting your device)
Prior to rooting, ensure you have unlocked your bootloader and installed a custom recovery.
Download flashable root zip depending on your Android version. See first part of this section for download links.
Copy the zip to either internal memory or external SD card.
Power off your device and disconnect it from PC or charger.
Now hold Volume Up button and Power button. As soon as you see the Honor logo, release the power button. Your device will now boot into recovery.
For CWM: Use volume buttons to navigate up and down and power button to select. Go to Install Zip > Chose zip from external or internal storage (depends where you copied the flashable zip). Locate the zip file and hit flash. After successful flashing, wipe cache and dalvik and reboot your device. For TWRP: It's all touch based, hence it's easy to navigate. Touch 'Install Zip', locate the zip file, flash it and finally wipe cache and dalvik.
Congratulations you have successfully rooted your device.
ROM Addons and Miscellaneous GuidesXposed Framework on EMUI 3.0 and EMUI 3.1
On Kitkat EMUI 3.0, Xposed works only when Use System Hooks is disabled in Xposed Settings. This means that modules such as Gravity Box, Minminguard won't work! However, modules that don't modify the UI work without problems.
On Lollipop EMUI 3.1, Xposed works flawlessly and great! See my thread here for instructions and details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-workaround-running-xposed-t3338765
Viper4Android Sound Mod
Unfortunately, Viper4Android is a no go on EMUI 3.0 and EMUI 3.1. There is partial support i.e. the mod will only work when it is running in background and will not work on stock EMUI apps such as Music. Also be sure that after installing, DTS Sound Engine will be disabled (or won't work in most cases)!
L Speed Mod for Android Lollipop EMUI 3.1
This mod works flawlessly and I'm loving it! Visit the XDA thread for all information.
Changing Region
This is some really risky stuff. If anything goes wrong you'll end up with a bricked device. I have personally tested this and have successfully changed my region from Pakistan to Malaysia. Nothing will go wrong if you carefully follow the instructions!Prerequisites
Your device must be rooted.
ES File Explorer installed (no other Root Explorer should be used).
Backup of your stock ROM.
OEM Info File Download Link
Instructions
Dial *#*#2846579#*#* from your device to pop up Engineering Menu. Go to Network Information > Country / Vendor Info. I have listed some of the vendors below:
1. hw/spcseas – Malaysia
2. unicomelectric/cn – China
3. hw/meafnaf – Pakistan
4. mts/by – Belarus
Open ES File Explorer, switch to Root Mode and navigate to /data/. Open custom.bin using ES Note Editor. Clear the Vendor Information text in it and enter the text corresponding to the region you want to switch to. In my case as I switched from Pakistan to Malaysia, I cleared hw/meafnaf and inserted hw/spcseas. Save the file and make sure it's permissions are set to rw-rw-rw
Extract the OEM File Info and copy the oeminfo file of the country you are switching to. Using ES File Explorer, navigate to /dev/block/platform/hi_mci.0/by-name/ and paste it there. Replace the file currently present. Don't delete it! Now set it's permissions to rwx-rwx-rwx.
Finally reboot your device and enter Engineering Mode to verify Country/Vendor.
Download the latest ROM of the Vendor you switched to and flash it using Forced Flash Method. See Stock and Custom ROM > Upgrading from Kitkat to Lollipop for details.
Extracting Update.APP
This is a simple and straightforward guide! Follow and follow...
We'll start by downloading Huawei Update Extractor. Visit the XDA thread and scroll down for links.
Extract the downloaded file in a safe folder and launch HuaweiUpdateExtracter.exe
Make sure Profile is set to Unknown (worstenbrood).
Switch to Extract tab and locate the Update.APP. (Well you must have downloaded the Stock ROM. No! No problem! See Stock and Custom ROM > Download Links section for links).
Hold down Ctrl Button and select the partitions (such as System, Recovery, Boot, etc.) you wish to extract. Then right click on any one of the selections and click Extract Selected.
Browse for a location where you wish to extract the partitions (or images).
Tada! It's done!
Credits
Inshaal Mirza for providing Stock Recoveries and Root Zips.
CarbonTesla.com for providing ROMs versions list and Changing Region guide.
XDA for everything it has taught me.
If you encounter any issues in this guide or you believe I have made an error, please feel free to PM me or comment to notify. Thanks everyone!
Changelog:
25/01/2016 Streamlined Content
02/02/2016 Added another Downgrade Method
Great information. Thx
[email protected] said:
Great information. Thx
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No problem! Just thought of giving back something to the community....:angel:
hi,
it is not possible to register witch Phone nummer i live in germany and i canty type +49
can me someone help? unlock Bootloader?
rysalf said:
hi,
it is not possible to register witch Phone nummer i live in germany and i canty type +49
can me someone help? unlock Bootloader?
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Dont worry. PM me your mobile information (see thread for detail) and i'll provide you with the unlock code.
rysalf said:
hi,
it is not possible to register witch Phone nummer i live in germany and i canty type +49
can me someone help? unlock Bootloader?
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You can register with email, and give your phone infos later.
morpheus133 said:
You can register with email, and give your phone infos later.
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The problem is, Germany is not on the country list during sign up.. So you can't create a phone account using a Germany phone. Huawei has made it an obligation to use a phone account for unlocking.
mfbcool said:
The problem is, Germany is not on the country list during sign up.. So you can't create a phone account using a Germany phone. Huawei has made it an obligation to use a phone account for unlocking.
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It is not a problem.
Use email to register!
I am from Hungary. Hungary is not on the list to but I can use the site.
i downloaded b360 lollipop. and theres no middle package for downgrade. help me. i want to downgrade my 4c.
ijameslargo said:
i downloaded b360 lollipop. and theres no middle package for downgrade. help me. i want to downgrade my 4c.
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Try changing your region to Malaysia and then flash any Kitkat image you like!
mfbcool said:
Try changing your region to Malaysia and then flash any Kitkat image you like!
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malaysia already
ijameslargo said:
malaysia already
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Alright... Then try this method (it does the same thing as region change does). You must be ROOTED.
1. Open build.prop located in /system/.
2. Change ro.product.model value to Balong.
3. Restart your device.
4. Now flash away any Kitkat ROM of any region.
mfbcool said:
Alright... Then try this method (it does the same thing as region change does). You must be ROOTED.
1. Open build.prop located in /system/.
2. Change ro.product.model value to Balong.
3. Restart your device.
4. Now flash away any Kitkat ROM of any region.
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sir my phone is not yet rooted. is there any other way? like flashing middle package?
ijameslargo said:
sir my phone is not yet rooted. is there any other way? like flashing middle package?
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No manufacturer wants the end user to downgrade to a lower version. You have to be rooted and bootloader unlocked in the first place to downgrade. The middle package is in B330 Lollipop ROM. You may try flashing it but I doubt it will work on B360.
mfbcool said:
No manufacturer wants the end user to downgrade to a lower version. You have to be rooted and bootloader unlocked in the first place to downgrade. The middle package is in B330 Lollipop ROM. You may try flashing it but I doubt it will work on B360.
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is it ok to flash the middle package in b330 even my phone is not rooted?
ijameslargo said:
is it ok to flash the middle package in b330 even my phone is not rooted?
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No, you don't need to be rooted. Also this is completely safe. Huawei Recovery won't flash the file it is not compatible so feel completely safe to try it!
I was on B330 Lollipop ROM and I did downgraded mine to Kitkat just for Xposed!
im using b360 lollipop. now i will try to flash the middle package of b330 to downgrade mine to kitkat. im hoping it will work.
@mfbcool If you're challenging my info , Our Phone Support 4G LTE Network!! one thing and 2nd thing, we have Sources for chipset of Our devices but thats are for Arm only not Arm64, so they are less used for us,,, we only need a developer,,, and third and last one, we can never change region as mentioned above and in carbontesla.com, i already read it, but thats not the way!! we needed vendor files which are available only for Pakistani one Rom (B120) and Indian (B390) only,,, not present for chinese or any other region,,, so we cant change region!!
@inshaalmirza
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@ijameslargo you dont need to be rooted and unlocked bootloader for downgrading, you can downgrade to any version from any Rom,,, if you have done in any way then its ok, if not then tell me, i will guide you!!
@inshaalmirza
inshaalmirza said:
@mfbcool If you're challenging my info , Our Phone Support 4G LTE Network!! one thing and 2nd thing, we have Sources for chipset of Our devices but thats are for Arm only not Arm64, so they are less used for us,,, we only need a developer,,, and third and last one, we can never change region as mentioned above and in carbontesla.com, i already read it, but thats not the way!! we needed vendor files which are available only for Pakistani one Rom (B120) and Indian (B390) only,,, not present for chinese or any other region,,, so we cant change region!!
My turn!
1. So my desktop computer supports WiFi cards but it hasn't one installed so it neither can't search Hotspot networks nor can't create one. Same case here! The Kirin 620 SoC has SUPPORT for 4G networks but the radio module required to make it available is not installed ON THE HARDWARE on our 4C (it's installed on P8 lite though) or IS DISABLED ON THE HARDWARE SIDE.
2. There are more things required to build Custom ROM other than kernel sources (which you are of course mentioning about). You need open source drivers for CPU Management, GPU, WiFi, Bluetooth, Dual SIM card, Graphics Stack, Radio Bands support, NFC, etc. Unfortunately, those aren't included or open-sourced in the source. That's why the only custom ROM ever made for Kirin SoC, the Cyannogen Mod 11 for Honor 6 has no support for Bluetooth, NFC, USSD Execution, etc. The developer for that ROM made seriously tons of patches and spent countless weeks to make it happen. That's also the reason why there is no CM (or any AOSP) ROM for even high end Huawei devices such as Mate 7, etc. These devices however do have KangVIP ROM which is Stock Based Chinese mockoff.
3. I did changed my region from Pakistan to Malaysia successfully. If that didn't worked for you, I'll upload flashable zips probably in few days that will automatically change the region for you
I wish you ever had a Motorola phone which will hard brick on downgrade (yup a dead phone RIP). Unfortunately no manufacturer wants the end user to downgrade because of security patches, exploits, etc. You can always try flashing system.img of a lower version together with boot and recovery to see whether your phone has downgraded.
That 'balong' method I posted is actually an exploit or more preferably a cheat. The phone loses it's identity, model and version and thus any version either higher or lower can be flashed. However it does require root.
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Great great!! You should know one thing too.... You didnot mention CM12.1 of 4X ?? You know, thats made from our Kernel Sources!! Nd dev made all drivers etc for it.... So just sources enough for it...right...
And i once also changed region to malysia/india, but it got balong build,,, then i flashed vendor file of specified rom,,, it changes to its real build!! Then my region was really changed!! And about 4G,,, our hardware support 4G but software didnot!! See in indian Rom, 3 options 2G,3G,4G available in preferred mode!!
@inshaalmirza
Because it's coming soon my Rom.I write this manual
The transition to Beta 6.0 full custom bikes(RR,CM, or in my case HegsagonOS and BlurOS)
1.Install all necessary driver
https://software.intel.com/ru-ru/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices?page=1
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=1020#entry41321160
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=657946&st=6510#entry51065375
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If you do not get to download it I will attach to this post
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Mirror:
https://yadi.sk/d/NQCiY--IsQjBr
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2.Download Asus Flash tool
https://yadi.sk/d/NQCiY--IsQjBr
3.Download Raw rom
For Z00A-https://yadi.sk/d/4cuw246vryaZA
For Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/Y51bbCIZsVaMf
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4.Download the full Rom
Z00A-http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://d...ga=1.150456565.29281456.1461158714&e=39450652
Z008-http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=http://d...ga=1.213705175.29281456.1461158714&e=39450652
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5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A-https://mega.nz/#!KsAmkYwD!Aci3fETLz...kolc15kuM50hAo
Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/TMssexxtsVuqK
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All can now proceed to the installation
1.Go in Twrp do a full wipe(data,cache,dalvik,system)
2.After this go in bootloader and connect our device.
3.As soon as he settles in to Asus Flash Tool hold the path to the Raw Rom and flash
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom
5.Go into stock recovery using the bootloader,if you see a dead robot, hold down the volume+ and the power button(about 5-10 seconds)
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update
7.In recovery click on adb update(or differently)
Code:
Write in Adb
Adb kill-server
Adb devices(if written sideload,then you are on the right track)
Adb sideload update.zip
The process is long,about 30 minutes
8.After you have written Xref 2.08(or another value)
9.Reboot to Rom and throw the Fota the root the device,restart and get the status bar on the triangle is and est our updates,agree with everything and updated(do not touch!!!)
10.After upgrading Happy):good:
Thank you, although this link fails to load for me >
5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A- https://cloud.mail.EN/public/FpaM/UrDAUTcYn
timbernot said:
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5.Download FOTA to update to 6.0
Z00A- https://cloud.mail.EN/public/FpaM/UrDAUTcYn
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Fixed:fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the guide. But I am lost. Can you please be more specific for the part where flashing custom starts?
Because everybody wants to know how to flash custom roms on MM beta.
Russiamen said:
Fixed:fingers-crossed:
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Hi, thanks for your work, but do not understand the step six and seven, I do not understand what to write in adb . I 'm sorry, I 'm a newbie .
Thanks for your help
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Thanks for the guide. But I am lost. Can you please be more specific for the part where flashing custom starts?
Because everybody wants to know how to flash custom roms on MM beta.
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Try use Dual boot patcher
Can i flash this rom via lollipop twrp?
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Can i flash this rom via lollipop twrp?
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yea)
Definitely I need to learn russian lol
Registering in 4pda without any russian comprehension is a hard task
EDIT: WTF? I cant pass by a russian captcha! looooooooooool
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1.Go in Twrp do a full wipe(data,cache,dalvik,system)
2.After this go in bootloader and connect our device.
3.As soon as he settles in to Asus Flash Tool hold the path to the Raw Rom and flash
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom
5.Go into stock recovery using the bootloader,if you see a dead robot, hold down the volume+ and the power button(about 5-10 seconds)
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update
7.In recovery click on adb update(or differently)
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A few questions to help me clear my confusion ?
4.After flashing it will load you into the Rom = .184 stock rom from raw .184 ?
6.After that, our Full Rom, rename to update and sideload = .184 stock rom
Any particular reason why we would need to sideload stock .184 rom -- when we are in .184 stock before putting FOTA 6.0 to internal ?
is it patched the 2nd .184 ?
@Russiamen did you make modifications in the 'full rom' zip file, or is it the same zip file that we can download from Asus site?
And I have the same doubts that @timbernot 's ones.
There is an newer MM build (V4.21.40.78_20160624_7972). Could I flash it instead the provided FOTA?
do you have a download link for 78?
after this steps the rom will rooted or have to root it?
Thank you for your guide
but raw rom link has not any file for z00a
i found this
https://mega.nz/#!KsAmkYwD!Aci3fETLz0NwdIOqcr1Bf6pAi_MPQkolc15kuM50hAo
Trying to flash raw image didnt worked. Error attached
For Z008-https://yadi.sk/d/Y51bbCIZsVaMf this link not working plz fix this link there showing "nothing found"
The Raw link for Z00A says "nothing found," and the FOTA for the Z00A says it needs a decryption key.
So this guide is to update your bootloader to the marshmallow firmware. So you can install Marshmallow based ROMS?
The reason I'm asking is because i've Unlocked my bootloader and installed the latest version of TWRP 3.02.0 Z00A and I was on android 5.0 on stock ZenUI. I'm getting Error 7 everytime I try to install a ROM. I'm certain i'm installing the correct ROM for the device. I've also wiped the device, cleared the cache, ect. And still nothing. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
hello，my zenfone ze551ml might be going to upgrade to mm 6.0， please tell me is it marshmallow stock rom camera better than 5.0？ is it 6.0 have setting sd card become internal storage？ is it 6.0 have mass big storage not just mtp when connected to pc ？
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Hey guys,
I installed MIUI 8.2.5.0. But I want to roll back to 8.1.. How likely am I to brick my phone without performing all data wipe? My BL is locked and since the PC suite is not working I can't get to recovery without unlocking the device and I don't want to do that.
Use Mi flash tool. Download the fastboot ROM of your device and the version you want to roll back. Install all the device drivers. In flash tool, select all except storage of the tool detects your device, flash it.
So flashing it from Updater in settings using a zip file is not a good idea?
Thanks for your help anyway.
1. Backup your data
2. Download the miui 8.1.1.0 from here - http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.1.1.0.MALMIDI/miui_HM3SGlobal_V8.1.1.0.MALMIDI_874f56cdc1_6.0.zip
3. Flash it via updater app.
4. Factory reset your phone.
5. Enjoy
I used the same method and I'm very happy with miui 8.1.1.0
Thanks, that's all I wanted to hear. Running 8.1. again and it didn't even brick my phone ?
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2. Download the miui 8.1.1.0 from here - http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.1.1.0.MALMIDI/miui_HM3SGlobal_V8.1.1.0.MALMIDI_874f56cdc1_6.0.zip
3. Flash it via updater app.
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Can you please help me?
1) What do you mean by "Flash it via updater app"?
[When I try the "Updater" App, in the menu I choose "Choose updater package", choose the ROM from your link, click "OK" then I get "Can't verify update - Sorry, flash older version is not allowed" after maybe a minute]
2) do you have a link for the last ROM before 8.5.3.0?
Best Regards
Here is indonesian forum. But you can download older rom from it. Scroll until you see this section
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https://m.kaskus.co.id/thread/57dd0...be-cool/?ref=amp.kaskus.co.id&med=btn-lengkap
Just use the fastboot ROM and flash it via Mi Flash Tool