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[Q] Need Help!!! Installing 2.2

Hello,
I want to install the 2.2 rom, but I dont know how, I've searched here, but I couldnt understand much, the link I've tried are dead or in russian (which confuses me a lot).
So I'd really love if someone could make a step by step tutorial to help me out.
Please, include links.
Thanks
And please, if you can, plz help me understand what is the recovery mode, and how to do so...
Thank again

Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857213
If you can't understand...I'll post another guide.

This is a guide I followed from another forum, and posted elsewhere with some minor additions in case anyone had problems.
The guide is from a forum post at the android forums,it is NOT my work, the added bits are mostly what I have found from browsing here and from asking questions. While I can't be held liable if you mess your phone up having done so myself I thought this could helpa few people and save them searching various threads for answers so hope it helps
The guide
To install this ROM you need to have fastboot enabled on your phone. If you have Android 1.6/2.1 installed from LG, then fastboot is not enabled. I will explain how to enable fastboot on your phone (this involves re-flashing/replacing your currently installed firmware):
I am unable to post links yet so you will have to copy and paste the appropriate link into your browser replacing the ** with tt
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/7aRTc - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash to Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Carphone Warehouse Unlocked)
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/BOcYT - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash toAndroid version 2.1 with fastboot (Europe Open)
Download the version that best applies to you, if you live in the UK, I'd recommend you download the Carphone Warehouse Unlocked version, whereas if you live in Europe, I'd recommend the Europe Open version (simple right? )
I live in the UK and used the open rom from Europe as the Carphone Warehouse rom would not install
Now, how to flash these versions; I'll explain in detail how to flash the ROM's from starting with backing up.
Instructions to install ROM with Fastboot:
1. Before you start, make sure you backup all your data by installing the z4root.1.3.0.apk file onto your phone, then open it and choose 'Permanent Root'. Your phone will root and reboot. Then go to the Market and install 'MyBackup Root', open it and do a backup of your apps and personal data (contacts, sms, call log etc.) Once this is done, go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Unmount SD Card, a notification in the notification bar should appear saying 'SD Card safe to remove'. Remove the battery cover and remove the SD card and store it in a safe place. Then continue to step 2.
2. Extract the .zip file you downloaded to your computer (e.g. your desktop). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).
3. Once that has finished, install LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7.exe which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone.
4. Next, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' *THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE*
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.
5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone.
6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.
If you have a problem with this try a different rom, this guide offers two to choose from.
Instructions to install CyanogenMod:
Once the update is complete, your phone will reboot, what you need to do is power off the phone and whilst the phone is off, press and hold the 'Camera' button all the way ANDpower on the phone, make sure you hold the 'Camera' button. The phone will display the LG logo and disappear, then display a blank screen. The phone is now in fastboot mode!
Now you want to download this file: Flashing CyanogenMod.zip and extract it to a folder called 'Android' (without the quotes '') on the C: drive (you'll probably need to make this folder yourself.
1. Now open CMD with administrator privileges (Search for CMD in the start menu and right click on 'cmd' and click 'Run as Administrator' )
2. Connect the phone to your computer via USB cable and wait for the necessary drivers to install.
If when connected with a usb cable the computer says "waiting for device" and nothing else happens try installing the fastboot drivers. You can do this by going to the control panel of your pc, from the Windows start menu, opening the list of devices and where you see the one representing your phone (likely, as was the case with me, it will say android and have a yellow exclamation mark over it). Different versions of Windows do things slightly different but what you need to do is simply update the driver by choosing the icons properties box choosing UPDATE or INSTALL DRIVER and when asked pointing it to the folder where you unzipped the drivers.
3. Then go back to the cmd window and type:
Code:
cd C:\Android
(i) Then type:
Code:
fastboot.exe -w
(ii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe erase system
(iii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash system system.img
(iv) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
(v) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
4. Your phone will now reboot with CyanogenMod 6.1.1 (Android 2.2.1). The first boot might take longer than a normal boot.
If your phone stays at a blank screen you simply forgot to do one of the above steps, in which case simply repeat them. It is likely if that happens that you simply forgot the flash boot image instruction.
5. You can now re-insert your SD card and go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Mount SD Card
Enjoy!
The instructions for flashing both the firmware with fastboot and flashing CyanogenMod are included in the zip archives called 'Readme'. I'll update the links so that you'll always have the most up to date version of CyanogenMod available for download, note that if you choose to update your phone you will loose all your data including apps etc. so backup before you update
And that, with a few comments added by myself, is the guide.
Once you have set your phone up the way you want power off your phone. Hold the HOME and POWER buttons down while the LG logo appears and you will see a menu appear on screen.
Using the volume down key to navigate the different menu choices, and the camera button to select an option choose the BACKUP OR RESTORE option and from the sub menu that it will give you choose BACKUP.
This will make a backup of your phone AND all your data, if you ever mess up an update or think you have damaged your phone in the future simply holdthe POWER and HOME buttons down and when the menu appears choose the RESTORE option
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You also need fastboot drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495093&d=1295551234

guide to install openswift
please, anybody who has rights to edit first post of openswift thread,
add this link, is very good guide
http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-gt540-optimus-gt540-modaco-com/329916/a-full-guide-to-getting-android-2-2-on-your-phone-for-total-newbs-like-me/

somoant said:
please, anybody who has rights to edit first post of openswift thread,
add this link, is very good guide
http://android.modaco.com/content/lg-gt540-optimus-gt540-modaco-com/329916/a-full-guide-to-getting-android-2-2-on-your-phone-for-total-newbs-like-me/
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Oh...there's the link. Been trying to find it! Thx =)

MegaBubbletea said:
Oh...there's the link. Been trying to find it! Thx =)
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you're welcome

Another question, which one should I donwload?
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip
My phone is from US, so both would work?

brunouvn said:
Another question, which one should I donwload?
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip
My phone is from US, so both would work?
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Either one will be fine. Those are just for temporary Rom because they have fastboot. You wont be keeping them.
Sent from my GT540 by MBt

little question... how long does it takes to complete the process? my phone is on download mode for like 30 minutes.. kinda nervous here, its stuck at:
3GQCT : wParam = 205, IParam = 0
btw, internet should be on?

What!? You sure u followed the instructions very carefully? Using the KDZ updater tool and correct settings?

yes, followed step by step
What happens if I cancel the process?

Well...which step are you on at the moment?

Step Complete : C Drive Erase

Wo wo wo...so it's done? Finish flashing v2.1 on ur android with fastboot?

dont understand, its done?

Well...what's happening on screen in the updater? Does your phone reboot now? No more safe mode?
If it is rebooting then it's done. Now all you have to do is get into fastboot mode which means holding CAMERA + POWER when turning on your phone.

on the phone is still download mode and the last line on the updater is:
3GQCT : wParam = 205, IParam = 0

Did you uncheck "Mass Storage Only" in the phone before you flashed? That may be ur problem....or try unmounting the SD.

yea, I think mass storage only was off, and sd card isnt in

What about USB debugging mode? That needs to be checked.

Restore (Unbrick) tegra note 7

Hello everyone, i am making this post to help those how have bricked their tegra note 7's maybe trying to root it (or remove chinese version in case of homecare fly one) do it for your own risk
1- Download the file for the restore called VegaNote7 (look at the attached image)
2- in case you're using windows 8
a- Access the charms menu and select Settings and then Change PC Settings
b- Select Update and recovery, then Recovery
c- Under Advance startup select Restart now
d- Select the Troubleshoot and then Advanced options
e- Select Startup Settings then Restart
f- Your system will restart Select F7 for Disable driver signature enforcement
3- Put tablet on recovery mode by press Vol-, Vol+ and power together
4_Install usb drivers
a- Connect the tablet to your computer with the USB cable provided
b- Move your cursor to the bottom left corner of the desktop and right click and select Device manager
c- Right click on the APX device and select Update Driver Software
d- Select Browse my computer for driver software
e- Browse to the location of the USB driver. The driver is located in the recovery image folder VegaNote7/usbpcdriver
g- Highlight the folder and select OK, then select Next to install the driver
h- A Windows Security warning message will appear, select install this driver software anyway
i- Once the driver has been successfully updated select Close
5- Locate the flash_signed.bat file located in the recover image folder and double click to start the process.
Your tablet will boot up once the process is complete
Expect this post be helpful.
Be happy

Can't see what the link is, and it wont let you copy it or do anything with

How to unlock your bootloader, without losing your data

Disclaimer: Use at your OWN risk. Data loss is possible. If anything goes wrong, don't blame us. We are only trying to help.
Credit:
Person who came up with the idea @Naman Bhalla
Person who edited the rawprogram0_64G.xml @Naman Bhalla
Source to the original OPO Recovery tool and the drivers.
Credit to TWRP, for their 2.8.6.0 image we are using.
Source to the bootloader unlocker.zip
Special thanks to @indest on OP Forums for being a real trooper and risking its life for the community.
Download:
Tool + Driver + Bootloader Unlock zip
Also, download the ROM you currently have. The exact same version number!
I repeat, you must have a copy of your current ROM!
Setup:
Download the above files
Connect your OPO to the computer (Windows 7, 8 or 10)
Press the volume up + power button (at the same time) until you feel a vibration
If your device says fastboot, press the volume up + power button again, till your screen goes black and you hear a sound on the computer.
Start> Device Manager
The following drivers should be detected automatically in device manager (Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008)
If ADB interface is seen, read step 3 again
If you see QHSUSB_BULK
Start> CMD (RunAs Admin)
bcdedit.exe -set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
bcdedit.exe -set TESTSIGNING ON
Reboot your computer
Enter Device Manager (start> device manager)
Right click QHSUSB_BULK> Update driver software> Browse my computer for driver software> Browse
Select <path of unzipped files>\Drivers\Qualcomm 2012
Check "include subfolder"> hit Next
Navigate to '<path of unzipped files>\OnePlusRestoreTool" folder
Right click on the "OnePlusRestoreTool(64GB).exe" and 'RunAs Administrator"
The program should start automatically doing its thing. If not, select the line that says 'COM' and hit start.
Once you see green text, hit log and make sure you have a BIG GREEN OK.
Unplug the device and press the volume down + power button till you feel a vibration.
It is important that you do not boot into your system, else, your data partition will suffer!
TWRP should now load. Once loaded, click Mount.
Connect your OPO to the computer.
Toggle off/on MTP (MTP should be ON)
Using your computer, transfer your ROM and the OnePlusOne-BootUnlocker.zip to your "Internal Storage".
Hit the back button
Hit install> go to /sdcard/OnePlusOne-BootUnlocker.zip > swipe to install
Then hit install again> go to /sdcard/<rom zip> (the one you started with) > swipe to install
Reboot device.

Isn't indest the best?

Awesome as always

pass for archives?

Hi, the download link is asking for a decryption key
Also does this still work in 6.0.1?

[HOW TO]Guideline / Install MTK drivers / How to Root / Flash a Rom / IMEI Restore

In this Thread i will explain how to set up MTK drivers and Flashtools.
Guideline:
Post #1 : Set up MTK drivers in Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10
Post #2 : Use Flashtools for MTK Devices
Post #3 : How to Root Stock Rom
Post #4 : Windows 10 MTK Drivers installation ( just in case post #1 dont work )
Post #5 : Lost IMEI Backup​
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How to Install MTK drivers in Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10
what we need:
MTK Vcom Preloader Driver 2.0
Download : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911977169
First thing we need is to Disable the Signed Driver verification on Windows :
To disable driver signature verification, we’re going to need to get into the Troubleshooting options from the boot manager.
The easiest way to bring this screen up is using this secret trick.
Hold down the SHIFT key while you click Restart.
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Once your computer has rebooted you will be able to choose the Troubleshoot option.
Then head into Advanced options.
Then Startup Settings.
Since we are modifying boot time configuration settings, you will need to restart your Computer one last time.
After restarting your computer a second time,
choose Disable driver signature enforcement from the list by typing the number 7 on your keyboard.
That’s all there is to it. Your PC will then reboot and you will be able to install unsigned drivers.
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Now its Time to open SP_Driver_v2.0.zip and start the DriverInstall.exe
it will open the install prompt . Press okay and dont change the installation path
Code:
C: // program files / Mediatek / Driver Package
during the installation it will start the verification window security.
Click on Install this driver software anyway
There will be an Error Message . - We Ignore it !
-Now Open your Device Manager and leave it open.
-Power Off your Phone and connect it with your Pc.
-you will see Under ports ( COM & LPT ) a Preloader unknown device
right click on there and click on Driver update/installation.
-Choose manually search for drivers
-Browse to C:// program files / Mediatek / Driver Package and apply.
-If all went good you have successfully installed the MTK Vcom Drivers. :good:
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How to Use Flashtools
i use SP_Flash_Tool_Windows_v5.1520.00.000 and never had a problem with it.
Its for most all MTK Phones and for all Elephone Devices
Download Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911977217
- Extract the Flashtool zip folder to your Desktop
- Click flash_tool.exe to open the Tool
- You will see two "folder buttons" Download agent and Scatter-loading
- Into Download agent place the MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin file .
its in your Flashtools folder
- Into Scatter-loading place the Scatter.txt
All Stock Roms / Custom Recoverys have one Scatter.txt in their Zip files.
- Make sure that every partition is checked
-IMPORTANT NOW, Flashing Part-
-Power Off your Device!
-Press on the Download Button!
-Connect your Device with PC and wait until all is flashed
-you will see a Green Mark when all is done
-Disconnect your Device and press Power button to Reboot.
:fingers-crossed::good::fingers-crossed:
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How to Root Stock Rom
-If you want to Root your prefered Stock Rom
-Place SuperSU into your Sdcard
-Flash a Custom Recovery with Flashtools and its Scatter.txt
-Hold Vol+ and Power to get into Bootloader Menu
-Navigate with Vol+ and apply Recovery with Vol-
-Flash Supersu.zip
-Reboot
Stock Roms:
Stock ROM Elephone P9000_Android 6.0_20160315 Link: http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9967-1-1.html#[email protected]
CWM Recovery:
Link : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995304518
100% bug free Supersu v.2.46.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/​

Windows 10 MTK VCOM USB Drivers for 32 & 64 bit + Driver install tutorial
To determine the version of Windows 10 that you have (32 bit or 64 bit):
- Right-click on Start then click on System
- In the System window that opens, in System section, you will find your version of Windows next to System type
To disable Windows 10 64 bit driver signature enforcement:
- On your 64 bit Windows 10 desktop click on Start then on Settings
- Click on Update & security then in the left pane click on Recovery
- Under Advanced startup click on Restart now button
- Click on Troubleshoot then on Advanced options
- Click on Startup Settings then on Restart button
- The computer will restart with the Startup Settings screen
- To disable the driver signature enforcement until next restart press on number key 7 or F7 on your keyboard.
- After restart you can proceed with the unsigned MTK drivers installation for your 64 bit Windows
- After you install the unsigned drivers, to use them again in the future, you have to repeat this procedure
To install the MTK VCOM USB Drivers on 32 & 64 bit Windows 10:
- Download the drivers *.zip archive and extract the folder from inside on to the desktop:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087012126
Right-click on Start then click on Device Manager
In the Device Manager Window click on the first item – your computer name
Click on Action then Add legacy hardware
On the Welcome to the Add hardware Wizard window click on Next button
Select Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced) and then click on Next button
Click on Show All Devices then on Next button
In the Add Hardware window click on Have Disk… button
In the Install From Disk windows click on Browse… button
In the next window – Locate file – browse for the folder that you have extracted on the desktop at the beginning
Select the version of the driver according to your Windows 10 version – x64 for 64 bit and x86 for 32 bit and click Open button
Click the OK button to load the driver
From the list of drivers select MTK USB Port and click on Next button
If a red warning window will open, click on Install this driver software anyway
This action will add the following drivers in to the operating system:
- MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port
- MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port – for transferring the firmware to your device
- MTK USB DEBUG Port
- MTK USB Modem Port
- MTK USB port – for transfering PreLoader to your device (and recovery in case of bad or corrupt firmware)
Now we need to remove the device that we have installed but leave the drivers in the operating system.
To do that, in the Device Manager window we expand Ports (COM & LPT) section
Right-click and click Uninstall on the MTK USB Port
- In the Confirm Device Uninstall window make sure that the box Delete the driver software for this device is empty
- You need to leave the drivers in the operating system and only remove the device that you added
- Click on the OK button to finalise
Now, when you will connect your turned off MTK device to the Windows 10 computer by USB, the device will be recognized either trough a MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port interface or as a MTK USB port if it is bricked or it has bad/corrupt firmware. The SP Flash Tool will be able to transfer the firmware to your device trough this interfaces. Make sure you connect the device after you press the Download button in SP Flash Tool, as the communication interface will only be alive for 2 seconds if no data is being sent.
Download SP Flash Tool v3 & v5 – Latest versions:
http://laurentiumihet.ro/technology/download-sp-flash-tool-v3-v5-latest-versions/
TUT found here : http://laurentiumihet.ro/technology...-for-32-64-bit-drivers-installation-tutorial/
cheers​

Lost IMEI Restore
A common problem many face in their phone is loss of IMEI no. This is results in no network detection by your phone. U can come to know you have lost your IMEI by checking Settings->About phone->Phone information. There under IMEI section you won’t be finding your mobile IMEI numbers displayed.
Don’t worry you can restore your IMEI’s. Just follow this guide and you will be able to restore your IMEI. I will split the tutorial into two parts.
BACKING IMEI :
-First step before performing all these things is that your phone should be rooted.
When your phone is in normal state with everything functioning install Root explorer and navigate to the below location
Code:
>ROOT>DATA>NVRAM>MD>NVRAM>NVD_IMEI>MP0B_001
-Now copy this MP0b_001 file to your SD card or PC whichever place you feel the file we be safer.
-Now download MTK Droid tools .
-Now extract the zip file and open the MTK droid tools exe file.
-Now in your phone turn on USB Debugging by going to Settings->About phone-> Developer options and there turn on USB debugging.
-Now connect your phone and MTK droid tools should be able to detect your phone. U should see a window like this appearing after your
phone has been detected.
-Now press the ROOT button present in lower right corner. When it asks Supersu grant in your mobile click allow. After MTK droid gets
access u should see a green colour box appearing in the lower left corner which means u have correctly granted access to MTK droid.
-Now click on the IMEI/Nvram tab. A window should open and click backup NVRAM and MTK droid tools would take a backup of NVram in
its folder.
RESTORING IMEI :
-Now when you lose IMEI first try this method. Now take the MPDB_001 file which you took backup at the first step and navigate through
Root explorer to this location ->ROOT->DATA->NVRAM->MD->NVRAM->NVD_IMEI.
-Now paste that file and replace the one present there. Set the permissions for that file as RWER-ER-E. Now reboot your phone and you
should be able to get your IMEI back.
If you still haven’t got IMEI open MTK droid tools and connect your phone and press ROOT again and give MTK droid tools root access.
-Now click on IMEI/Nvram tab and select Restore option and restore the NVram backup which you took earlier. Now reboot your phone and
you should be able to get your IMEI.
Extreme method :
-After performing all the above if you haven’t still got IMEI. Now switch off your phone and open SP Tools and connect your phone.
Click on format and format your whole phone. ( This wipes whole of the phone including NVram region ).
-Now flash stock ROM through SP Tools and after it completes start up your phone. ( Don’t be surprised. Your IMEI will still be in lost state
only ). Now root your phone.
-After successful rooting now connect your phone to MTK Droid tools and again press ROOT button and grant root access to MTK Droid
tools. Now click on IMEI/NVram tab.
-Now as you see in the image above you can see two boxes IMEI1 and IMEI 2. Now enter your device IMEI numbers manually in those two
boxes.( You can get your IMEI no’s from your phone box ). Now click replace IMEI. Now reboot your phone and you should be definitely able
to get your IMEI restored.
MTK DROID TOOLS LINK : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911972546
found: http://www.androiddevs.net/restoring-lost-imei-mtk-phone/​

MTK droid tool doesn't recognize my device. I turned on USB debugging and drivers are installed. Can somebody help ?

I'm having same issue here on Win10 installed the drivers etc... using latest SP Tools plug phone in and try and put recovery as a download nothing happens.
EDIT: Nvm got it working realised I was downloading and plugging in the phone in the wrong order.

Windows defender says MTK Vcom Preloader Driver 2.0 has got a trojan: Win32/Spursint.A!cl but i downloaded drivers from http://spflashtool.com/ instead.
False warning?
/#LOUDmouth#

#LOUDmouth# said:
Windows defender says MTK Vcom Preloader Driver 2.0 has got a trojan: Win32/Spursint.A!cl but i downloaded drivers from http://spflashtool.com/ instead.
False warning?
/#LOUDmouth#
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False positive

kopasz93 said:
MTK droid tool doesn't recognize my device. I turned on USB debugging and drivers are installed. Can somebody help ?
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I have a solution for restoring IMEI:
In the dialer: *#*#3646633#*#*
OR
download "MTK engineering mode" app and start it
it will open engineering mode:
1/ go to "Connectivity" tab
2/ go to "CDS information"
3/ go to "Radio information"
4/ then select "Phone 1"
5/ At the top there is a command line "AT+" in it
6/ type AT+EGMR=1,7,"your imei number" (for example: AT+EGMR=1,7,"012345678901234")
7/ then hit "Send at command" (if you got error try to put space between "AT" and "+")
8/ go to "Phone 2" and type in the command line: AT+EGMR=1,10,"your imei"
9/ hit "send at command"
10/ restart your phone and it should work
You can check if it changed at Settings -> About Phone -> Status -> IMEI information
If your forgot your original IMEI numbers you can find them on the box of the phone

MTK droid tool recognizes my phone, but do not get the green button so root error. Granted permission in supersu.

If anyone is still struggling (like me) with the error: Initializing scatter file failed. Please check the name of the scatter which you load is legal
i solved by using SP Flash Tool 5.1552.00.000 downloaded from
https://mega.nz/#!ixdnhDLK!oOaAsJrcvJI0vH3fTsUOYjtDxQ_HT61E-_iuo6fTuKk
as specified in elephone forum flashing guide
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-1037-1-1.html#.VWgkX_RAU-0

Use latest v5.162 version
Gesendet von meinem P9000 mit Tapatalk

Linux way?
Is there a way to root my brand new P9000 in Linux?

I flashed the linked SuperSU 2.46 with TWRP but when i start the SuperSU App it says that there is no su-file installed - any ideas?

sundawn said:
I flashed the linked SuperSU 2.46 with TWRP but when i start the SuperSU App it says that there is no su-file installed - any ideas?
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Why on earth are you using such an old version of SuperSU?
You are probably using TWRP 3.0.0 which does not work on newer ROM versions. Try flashing TWRP 3.0.2-1.

Well i used it because it is said to work in this tutorial
The newer one didnt work either, as you said i think its the TWRP 3.0.0
I would like to download this http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-0-2-1-4/
but i dont get any registration mails, tried to register with 2 different emails half an hour ago...
The version here on XDA is said to be only for P9000 Lite.
Edit: Ok got my login by using the forgot password function - the linked TWRP 3.0.2 and installing SuperSU 2.65 works.
Thanks!

also would like to know, can we fastboot the recovery as per all the other android phones i've used? And then custom ROM to our hearts content?

n1ck75 said:
also would like to know, can we fastboot the recovery as per all the other android phones i've used? And then custom ROM to our hearts content?
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Yes. In Settings / developersettings enable oem. unlock Bootloader.
Then reboot to Recovery and go to power/ reboot to fastboot.
Then Unlock your Bootloader with the fastboot oem Unlock command.
After that you can use fastboot.
P.s: i didnt did that. But it should work
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skeleton1911 said:
Yes. In Settings / developersettings enable oem. unlock Bootloader.
Then reboot to Recovery and go to power/ reboot to fastboot.
Then Unlock your Bootloader with the fastboot oem Unlock command.
After that you can use fastboot.
P.s: i didnt did that. But it should work
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Thanks for the prompt reply;
Have got to the fastboot oem unlock part, gives option for
Vol Up - Unlock
Vol Down - Cancel
Vol Up doesn't work? Can only Vol Down

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Sony Xperia SP stock to Android 10

[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Sony Xperia SP stock to Android 10
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Sony Xperia SP (C5303 or huashan) to Android 10 Q / LineageOS 17.1
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Sony Xperia SP to a powerful one with Android 10 Q.
To make sure you are with a Xperia SP / C5303 / huashan:
On the smartphone, go to Settings > About phone. Check that the "Model number" is correct : C5303.
Just below note the "Android version". It must be 4.3.
### We need to make sure Bootloader can be unlocked before going further.
Open dialer, enter code
Code:
*#*#7378423#*#*
In the follow menu, go to Service info > Configuration > Rooting status.
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
If it is set on No, you cannot update your device. You can quit this tutorial and cry, you will never unlock it.
### You must be logged as a Microsoft Windows administrator to run console commands below.
### When you lose control of your Xperia SP, hold Power + Volume+ until tab restarts.
CHANGELOG -------------------
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD FILES
- djibe Xperia SP pack (~ MB): http://bit.ly/djibe-xperiasp-pack
(contains FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack 1.8 for USB drivers + fastboot + recovery TWRP 3.4.0-0 + flashable TWRP 3.4 + Magisk root + Smartpack Kernel Manager)
+ ROM LineageOS 17.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-sp/orig-development/rom-lineageos-17-1-xperia-sp-t4147075
Download latest build: https://mega.nz/folder/r11xAbSL#Lwt5FOvHpV1POu_3OHU6Uw
+ OpenGApps ARM 10 Pico: https://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=10.0&variant=pico
+ Charge phone to 100 %.
NB. Use a USB2 port to connect tablet to PC.
2) INSTALL DRIVERS
Commands below are for Windows 10 installation of unsigned drivers.
### For other Windows versions, Google "windows X install unsigned driver".
On the keyboard of PC, use "Windows key + R" combo.
In the command prompt that opens, type:
Code:
shutdown -r -t 0 -o
This opens a Windows menu:
Go to Troubleshooting > Advanced Options > Settings > Restart
Upon restart, press on keyboard : key 7 - Disables drivers signature verification
After boot,
Start Flashtool Xperia Driver Pack 1.8,
check the Flashmode Drivers, Fastboot drivers, Common drivers Viskan board, start the installation and confirm the
forcing the driver installation. It ends by saying that everything was installed.
Restart Windows.
2bis, optionnal, FOR WARRANTY PURPOSE) Backup bootloader
Cannot help you precisely, didn't know about it at the time.
- Root. Follow Bin4ry root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Download : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
- Then Backup TA. https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-TA
Unzip it in C:\
Make sure partition is saved.
3) BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA
Backup every SMS, photo, app login or sync everything in the cloud.
You will lose everything, including what is contained in the microSD card during bootloader unlock.
So backup everything and transfer every file to your computer.
### Do it now or you will regret it.
4) IMEI NUMBER AND UPDATES
On phone, go to Settings > About phone > Status > IMEI
Note the IMEI (15 digits). Store it.
If your Android version is lower than 4.3 (refer to beginning of tutorial),
connect to your Wifi network,
go to Settings > About phone > Software update > System.
5) MAKE SURE PHONE IS NOT SIMLOCKED
We need to check phone is not SIMlocked.
Open dialer, enter code again
Code:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service info > SIM lock. If everything is blank/unchecked ( [] ), phone is Desimlocked.
If not, you must contact your network provider for an unlock code.
### Don't move further until phone is simlocked. You cannot debrand/desimlock it using a custom ROM.
6) GENERATE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK CODE
From your PC, go to https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/
At the bottom of the page, in "Select your device:" menu: select Xperia SP.
Enter your IMEI, check first 2 checkboxes "I acknowledge that", click Submit and complete the captcha to generate unlock key.
Note the unlock code (beginning and end of page paragraph C.)
7) CONNECT PHONE IN FASTBOOT MODE
Phone powered off, hold "Volume up" while you plug phone in USB.
The blue light appears at the front bottom edge, the drivers install in Windows.
8) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
In Windows, copy the path to the "flash" folder you unziped earlier.
Open a Windows command prompt : Start menu > Command prompt > Start as administrator
Then type
Code:
cd /d thePathToFlashFolder
(ex: E:\root\djibe Sony Xperia SP\flash)
Type:
Code:
fastboot getvar version
If "version: 0.5" is returned, drivers are correctly installed.
Create this text: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xAPPENDYOURUNLOCKCODE
Paste the previous line in windows command:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xYOURUNLOCKKEY
confirm with Enter. After 5 seconds, it is displayed Finished. Total time: ...
Bootloader is unlocked !
9) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY 3.4
Still in fastboot, type in console :
Code:
fastboot flash boot twrp-3.4.0-0-huashan.img
. Confirm with Enter.
Wait, then once the confirmed success,
type :
Code:
fastboot reboot
(confirm with Enter).
AND while it restarts, repeatedly click Volume+ AND Volume- buttons to access the recovery (can take a while).
Leave phone connected to PC.
10) BACKUP CURRENT ROM AND USE TWRP RECOVERY
You are now in TWRP recovery,
check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow modifications.
Go to Backup, select all partitions.
Tap on Select Storage > select Internal Storage and confirm with OK.
Then swipe to start backup.
Click the TWRP icon to return to home.
Go to Mount. Select Data partition and make sure bottom right button is dsiplaying Disable MTP text.
Phone must be connected to computer.
In Windows Explorer, open Xperia SP device > Internal Storage.
Copy whole TWRP folder and save it somewhere safe on your PC.
Copy twrp-3.4.0-20200808-fota-huashan.zip in your Internal storage folder.
11) INSTALL A PERMANENT TWRP RECOVERY
The TWRP recovery you are using is temporary.
We need to flash it on a partition.
Back to TWRP home menu > Install > tap on twrp-3.4.0-20200808-fota-huashan.zip and Swipe to confirm flash.
12) FORMAT PARTITIONS
### Last warning before losing all your Data. Backup
Go back to Home menu.
Go to Wipe > Data Format, type yes and click OK.
Go Wipe > Wipe Advanced > Select Cache, Data and swipe to confirm flash.
Still from Windows Explorer, copy ROM + OpenGapps + Magisk on phone.
13) INSTALL ROM AND GOOGLE APPS
Still under TWRP home menu.
Go to Install > select lineage*.zip.
### If no file is visible, click Storage > select Internal Storage.
### If you get an error and flash fails, go to Reboot > Recovery and wait for TWRP to reboot.
Add more zip > OpenGapps*.zip file
Swype to confirm flash.
Wait while Install Zips are flashed.
At the end, select Wipe Dalvik and cache, Do not install TWRP app and then Reboot system.
Wait during long first boot.
Enhoy your new phone.
14) ROOT
Magisk grants you superuser privileges from boot.
No extra Root manipulation needed.
Configure Android as you like.
14) OVERCLOCK (optionnal)
Open built-in Files app.
Open microSD folder.
Install Smartpack Kernel Manager app from my pack.
Launch app and grant root access.
Go to CPU menu > Apply on boot, CPU Maximum Frequency 1728 MHz
13) Others
For faster GPS fix, use GPS Status and Toolbox and downlaod A-GPS data.
Your tablet is a rocket, enjoy
Thanks: LineageOS team, TWRP team, OpenGApps team, Flashtool Xperia Driver pack team, @CaHbKaUp, @CyberWalkMaN, @AdrianDC, Chippa_a, @Rootk1t

I respect your diligence. :good:
You have already created 17 guides of this type.
The devil is in the details.
Do you have all these 17 devices and have gone through step by step or have you created the guides based on the information collected from the XDA?
.

Hi @ze7zez.
Good question !
I started with my own Nexus One. It was horrible, XDA is not for mega noobs.
It then took me one whole week to flash Asus transformer Prime from my brother-in-law. Then I started writing detailed tuto for Android.
I hacked my parents phones and mine. But I had too few devices in my hands.
So recently I discovered my tutorials were read by 500.000+ users, so I think it is useful.
Now I buy second hands phones, 36€ for this Xperia SP (the first one was 30€ and Bootloader unlockable )
It took me the day (today) to write this tuto. I made screenshots for the first time and will publish it on ifixit.
I gonna sell both Xperia SP and I want a Nexus 4 now

Need some guidance
Hi, I am coming back to this device after almost 6 years. I was well versed in flashing ROMs etc then but I seem to have lost most of that knowledge now. Last I used this device, I had already rooted it, unlocked bootloader, IIRC changed the kernel, put a custom ROM "CM 11-20150901-SNAPSHOT......." As I recall I also installed both TWRP and CWM recoveries, made a backup of Stock ROM. The thing is I remember having issues with booting into either recovery which I some how corrected, but it again started giving me problems. Right now I can't boot into either of the recovery with either Power+Volume UP/Down, after the Sony logo the screen just remains black. I have to restart the phone with restart button in the back panel. Can you please guide me as to how to proceed. I want to get to this latest build but I can't even get into recovery. Thanks in advance.

Hi @shalabhvickysom, you can activate Developer Options > then Android Debug Bridge ADB.
Then use a computer and a terminal: adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery.
Keep us informed.

Hi @shalabhvickysom, you can activate Developer Options > then Android Debug Bridge ADB.
Then use a computer and a terminal: adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery.
Keep us informed.