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Hello,
i bought a Sony NWZ F886 Walkman and i want to root this Player but i can find only Threads on Chinese Websites and they have a .zip only for Software 1.10.
My Player runs Android 4.1.1, Build: 1.23.0003, Kernel: [email protected] #1,
Maybe someone here can help me.
Greetings
Prydaz said:
Hello,
i bought a Sony NWZ F886 Walkman and i want to root this Player but i can find only Threads on Chinese Websites and they have a .zip only for Software 1.10.
My Player runs Android 4.1.1, Build: 1.23.0003, Kernel: [email protected] #1,
Maybe someone here can help me.
Greetings
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Not many people own this device. Just thought I would share that the F880 series and possibly the ZX1 can still be rooted. I came across a Japanese YouTube video showing the root process for an F886 with 1.24.0000 firmware. It involves using the KingRoot software and installing SuperSU instead of the KingRoot app. I tried it myself on my F887 and can confirm it works! Since I couldn't read Japanese, I just followed along with the video and used the links in the description.
Link to video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_F4Ef7fBo0
You might want to enable usb debugging after enabling developer options (I'm not sure you really need to do this, but it couldn't hurt) http://www.greenbot.com/article/245...-options-on-your-android-phone-or-tablet.html
Steps I've deciphered from watching the video:
1) Download and install the KingRoot software for Windows from http://www.kingroot.net (the software is completely in Chinese language unfortunately)
2) Start up the KingRoot software (if it hasn't already started up already) and plug in your F880 series walkman. It should be detecting your device and downloading root exploits for it.
3) When it's done finding the root exploit for your device, click on the green Root button and it should start rooting your device. (the device should restart a couple of times)
4) Rooting should be finished when the program shows a big green check mark and KingRoot app launches on the device.
5) Close the KingRoot app since we'll be installing SuperSU instead.
6) Go to: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1 and download Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip at the bottom of the page.
7) Extract Replace_Kingroot_With_SuperSU.zip and there should be a folder named "mrw". Move the "mrw" folder to the root directory of the device. You can disconnect the device from the computer after the "mrw" folder is done copying and close the KingRoot program on the computer.
8) Open up the Google Play store and download/install "Terminal Emulator for Android".
9) Start up Terminal Emulator and type the following:
su
(hit enter and press "allow" when the pop up appears)
sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh
(hit enter, the script should run and there should be a whole lot of failures, it should also crash)
10) Press OK, and SuperSU should start up. Press "Normal" and SuperSU should start to install. Press OK again the next 2 times when the pop up appears.
Congratulations! Your F880 should now be rooted! Now you can install awesome stuff like Viper4Android, Xposed, and a bunch of battery saving apps such as Greenify and Amplify.
Better late than never, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
It works :laugh::laugh:
Now my Walkman is Bloodware-free and the Battery lasts longer.
Oh wow thank you I own this device, and you are truely a life saver!
Download the latest tools from the AFH link near end of post. It includes the changes in the attached "jobs" zip. You only need "jobs" if you downloaded the tools before May 11
EDIT May 29: Playstore is currently unreliable. Until updated, use the workaround here.
UPDATE May 17: Install Other Launcher and Install Kingroot tools may not complete if Windows username has spaces. I'll fix in next update. Until then, if your username has spaces, use this fix.
Here are tools for the 2014 Fire HD 6 and 7. A little late, I know, but some of you who still troll the forums may find them handy. Download the tools from AFH link, extract and run RUNME.bat.
IF YOU PLAN TO ROOT, TURN OFF WIFI NOW!
Tested working on OS 5.1.2.1 and below, except:
- Current Kingroot can't root 5.1.2.1. You need to downgrade. See "ROOT OS 5.1.2", below.
- OS 4: Only OTA blocking is implemented in the Block/Unblock jobs. [5/13/16 UPDATE: Also, Play Store isn't working on OS 4.
.. I probably won't fix it unless there's some demand. Try the video guide here. OS 4 users, also see post #11 for useful info about custom launchers.]
THE TOOLS
Install Play Store
Install Nova Launcher to /priv-app [root]
Install Other Launcher to /priv-app [root]
Uninstall priv-app Launchers [root]
Install Apps
Block/Unblock: OTA, ADS, AMAZON LAUNCHER, APPSTORE, AMAZON SEARCH [root]
Root Checker
Device Info
Root Tools
Install Kingroot ~ Root ~ Block OTA
Replace Kingroot with SuperSU [root]
DESCRIPTIONS
Before running a job, look here for any tips and instructions. This info is also in the readme.txt in the zip
INSTALL PLAY STORE - Like it says. Works on both rooted and unrooted OS 5. Not for OS 4. EDIT May 29: Playstore is currently unreliable. Until updated, use the workaround here.
INSTALL NOVA LAUNCHER - Installs Nova to /system/priv-app so widgets work. If you just rooted, make this your first custom launcher. You can replace it or add a different one later.
INSTALL OTHER LAUNCHER Installs the launcher app in user_launcher folder to priv-app. Get the apk for the launcher you want (from apkmirror.com for example) and put it into the folder and run the job. EDIT 5/16/2016: Filenames must end with ".apk" No spaces allowed; replace with "_". (The tool will find spaces and pause while while you fix.)
HOW TO INSTALL GOOGLE NOW (also in Readme.txt):
It's much easier to install Google Now if Amazon is blocked, and you need a custom launcher to do that.
1. If you don't have a custom launcher installed, use Install Nova tool (installs Nova and blocks Amazon)
If you have a custom launcher, block Amazon so your custom launcher is running.
2. Get Google Now (small) from apkmirror.com, e.g., put into user_launcher folder and run Install Other Launcher job.
You'll boot to your "other" launcher
3. Run Google Now in app drawer and:
If prompted to Update Google App (Get it from Google Play), do it.
If prompted that other launcher is default, tap link to go to Amazon Settings. In Apps & Games>Manage all Applications: Swipe to All, scroll to your other launcher, tap it and see if "Launch by Default" is on. If yes, Clear Defaults. If no, go to your launcher settings and see if you can turn off default there.
Some launchers don't give up their default easily. If pressing home key doesn't show "Select Home App" after doing the above, run Block/Unblock tool and switch to Amazon. Then block Amazon again. After restart, press home key and you'll get "Select Home App" and be able to choose Google Now.
UNINSTALL LAUNCHERS - Uninstalls and deletes everything associated with a launcher installed to /priv-app. If multiple, prompts you to choose the one to uninstall.
INSTALL APPS - Installs all the apps in the user_apps folder. Put the apks into the folder and run the job. Filenames must end with ".apk" No spaces allowed; replace with "_". (The tool will find spaces and pause while while you fix.) Don't install a launcher with this; use one of the launcher tools.
BLOCK/UNBLOCK - OTA, ADS, AMAZON LAUNCHER, APPSTORE, AMAZON SEARCH
Except for OTA, these work only on rooted OS 5. OTA does a soft block on unrooted OS 4, hard block on rooted.
OTA: Disables update packages and renames DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk for a "hard" block. Unblock reverses it.
ADS: Blocks/unblocks the lockscreen ads.
AMAZON LAUNCHER: Block disables the stock launcher (Amazon UI) and the Appstore, which forces the home key to use your custom launcher. Unblock switches you to Amazon. Checks for custom launcher before disabling Amazon. Black screen with multiple custom launchers: If you haven't set a default launcher, disabling Amazon will boot to black screen. (System doesn't know which launcher to use.) Press home key (circle at bottom) for launcher choices. TIP: To easily switch between your launcher and Amazon, use @bibikalka's guide here to set up "one-tap switching" from launcher home screen.
APPSTORE: Blocks the appstore so in-app links take you to the Play Store (instead of throwing that stupid Appstore prompt). Amazon complains bitterly if you run this from Amazon UI, so use it at your custom launcher or just use the Amazon launcher block.
AMAZON SEARCH: If you have Google Search installed, blocking Amazon Search makes your launcher search bar use Google instead of Amazon shopping.
DEVICE INFO - Just some specs that I find interesting. Lazy man's way to find out which tablet is plugged in, OS it's running, whether rooted . . .
INSTALL KINGROOT, ROOT, BLOCK OTA - Installs Kingroot, prompts you through rooting and blocks OTA updates.
- Installs kingroot v.4.8.5 by default.
- You can skip installation if Kingroot already installed
- You can install a later version if available: Check for new versions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
ROOTING AND UPDATES: An update file can download while you're rooting. The Kingroot tool prevents it from installing as soon as you press Enter to tell the tool you're rooted. Then it looks for any downloaded file and if it finds one it tells you where it is and prompts you to delete.
Amazon says that updates install when the the device is not being used, but be aware that on OS 5 there's some risk. To minimize the risk, never leave the tablet idle while rooting. Just keep running Kingroot until root is successful and then press Enter to block installation of any download. (These instructions are in the tool.) To eliminate all risk, you can downgrade and root OS 4.5.3. On OS 4 the tool blocks update installation before rooting. (There's no way to do this on OS 5.) From OS 4.5.3, you upgrade with root in TWRP per bibikalka's root Tut.
True story: Kingroot once rebooted 5 times and told me "Root Failed" 3 times before finally succeeding. An update had downloaded to /cache, but the kingroot tool successfully blocked installation and found the file, which I deleted. So, although it's possible you could get upgraded, as long as you keep the tablet busy trying to root and then press Enter as soon as you're rooted, it's very unlikely.
REPLACE KINGROOT WITH SUPERSU - Installs W0lfDroid's sh script and prompts you through using it to replace Kingroot.
I reviewed and tested the script and it does (only) what it says: Removes all Kingroot (except Purify app, which tool uninstalls) and installs SuperSU. The tool uses SuperSU v. 2.4.6 for OS 5 (known working on OS 5.1.2) and SuperSU v. 2.4.9 for OS 4 (because 2.4.6 didn't seem to work).
FULL DISCLOSURE: I lost root one time after running this on OS 4. I think the problem was SuperSU 2.4.6 and that's why I changed it. I've tested many times and this only happened once, but you should know it happened. AFAIK W0lfDroid script is still the best free tool for the job.
ERRORS: Script was written to remove Kingroot from multiple android versions, so it tries to remove Kingroot files that don't exist on Lollipop. THIS PRODUCES LOTS OF ERRORS. THAT'S OK. I left in all commands so it will work on OS 4, too.
USE THIS SOON AFTER ROOTING. W0lfDroid's script should work fine even with root apps installed, but all I know for sure is it runs quick and easy on a "fresh" system.
ADB Sideload
There's an adb-sideload job in the jobs folder. I didn't put it on the menu because it uses commands that may not run on some systems. Also, if you know what you're doing, it's probably faster to manually sideload an update. If someone wants to try it, put the update bin file into adb_sideload folder and run sideload.bat.WINDOWS TESTING: Script was tested on English-language versions of Win 7 Pro and Home. Some testing on Win 10. (Thanks @SpaceBananas!) There's nothing that can hurt your tablet, but there may be kinks to work out based on Windows version. Hope a tester will work with me to help make the tools accessible to everyone. Thanks!
ADB DRIVERS REQUIRED: Try the guide in first link below. If problems, try the second.
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...ivers-fire-t3189000/post62561840#post62561840
Other options: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63072252&postcount=2
ROOT OS 5.1.2
IF YOU PLAN TO ROOT, TURN OFF WIFI NOW!
ROOT GUIDE: Follow this guide to use Kingroot and the root tools to set up your tablet.
At this time, Kingroot can only root OS 5.1.2 (February 2016) and below.
You can downgrade OS 5.1.2.1 (March 2016) to 5.1.2 and root, as explained in Root Guide, but this is an exception!
In general, never downgrade in order to use Kingroot. It's the fastest way to a brick!
You may be able to safely downgrade a higher OS to OS 4.5.3, root, and then upgrade in TWRP per @bibikalka's root Tut. Before trying this on an OS later than 5.1.2.1, make sure the tutorial says it's safe.
DOWNLOAD THE TOOLS FROM AFH ➔ . FireHD_TOOLS v 1.2
Update as of 5/11/16
➔ If you got the tools before the update, just replace the jobs folder in FIREHD_TOOLS with the one in attached "jobs_v1.x.zip"
Change Log
5/11/2016 - v1.2: Updated sideload.bat. (Missed the Find/Findstr fixes.)
5/10/2016 - v1.1: Fixed "No such file or directory" and "Permission denied" errors for users with *nix Find command installed
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Nice Work!
@DoLooper - Magnum Opus, no less !
Why version 0.1 ??? The first release - solid 1.0 !!!
Updated. See OP.
Guys, I could use some feedback. Tools are getting downloaded a lot. Anybody using them? Are they helpful? Problems? Wishes? Anything? Thanks!
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Updated again <sigh>. Sideload tool didn't get updated in v1.1. Apologies to those who downloaded the jobs zip.
DoLooper said:
Updated. See OP.
Guys, I could use some feedback. Tools are getting downloaded a lot. Anybody using them? Are they helpful? Problems? Wishes? Anything? Thanks!
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Thanks DoLooper.
I tried these tools on my Fire HD 7 running 4.5.5.1 rooted with KingRoot.
I was able to use the script to successfully switch from KingRoot to SuperSU as well as to install Nova Launcher.
However, I had issues with the script elsewhere.
The play store seemed to install okay and it let me put in my google account info. After that, things went down hill. I was able to open the Play Store app without it crashing, but I just kept getting the "Error retrieving information from server. [RH-01]" message . I tried numerous things to correct this, but nothing seemed to work. In the end, I downgraded to 4.5.5, wiped data, cache and dalvik, and then flashed gapps via TWRP. This worked out, so all is good now.
I also had trouble with blocking the default launcher. Nova seemed to install okay, but the default launcher still worked and was a constant nag with each press of the home button. I fixed this by freezing the default launcher via Titanium Backup.
I don't know if these issues are particular to 4.5.5.1, or if I'm just unlucky. Regardless, I still appreciate your effort for putting this together. :good:
I'm currently trying to get wallpapers and widgets to work on the Nova launcher with no success. I tried the fixes intended for earlier Kindle models and (not surprisingly), they didn't work. Specifically, I tried Stunt's Wallpaper Fix and Kindlefree from the app store.
Any ideas where I should look for guidance on making Wallpapers and Widgets work?
Thanks again!
notorious.dds said:
Thanks DoLooper.
I tried these tools on my Fire HD 7 running 4.5.5.1 rooted with KingRoot.
I was able to use the script to successfully switch from KingRoot to SuperSU as well as to install Nova Launcher.
However, I had issues with the script elsewhere.
The play store seemed to install okay and it let me put in my google account info. After that, things went down hill. I was able to open the Play Store app without it crashing, but I just kept getting the "Error retrieving information from server. [RH-01]" message . I tried numerous things to correct this, but nothing seemed to work. In the end, I downgraded to 4.5.5, wiped data, cache and dalvik, and then flashed gapps via TWRP. This worked out, so all is good now.
I also had trouble with blocking the default launcher. Nova seemed to install okay, but the default launcher still worked and was a constant nag with each press of the home button. I fixed this by freezing the default launcher via Titanium Backup.
I don't know if these issues are particular to 4.5.5.1, or if I'm just unlucky. Regardless, I still appreciate your effort for putting this together. :good:
I'm currently trying to get wallpapers and widgets to work on the Nova launcher with no success. I tried the fixes intended for earlier Kindle models and (not surprisingly), they didn't work. Specifically, I tried Stunt's Wallpaper Fix and Kindlefree from the app store.
Any ideas where I should look for guidance on making Wallpapers and Widgets work?
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Thanks for feedback. Tools apparently need work for OS 4.5.5.1. I tested pretty well on 4.5.3 and 4.5.5, but not 4.5.5.1. There may be some peculiarity there.
- The play store error has been reported on some 2015 Fires (using a different tool, but same method to install). It's unclear why it happens on some devices and not others, and they haven't found a fix, but it may be an OS 4 issue on the Fire HDs. I'll look into it.
- Nova & stock launchers: The block on stock launcher didn't work because it isn't implemented for OS 4. As mentioned at top of OP, only OTA block is available for OS 4. I'll need to add it in an update. Hadn't thought about need for it when using the Nova tool.
Would you please look in /system/priv-app folder and see if com.teslacoil.launcher.apk is at the bottom of directory? If so, are perms set to rw- r-- r--? Let me know and we'll proceed from there to get you widgets. Thanks.
DoLooper said:
Thanks for feedback. Tools apparently need work for OS 4.5.5.1. I tested pretty well on 4.5.3 and 4.5.5, but not 4.5.5.1. There may be some peculiarity there.
- The play store error has been reported on some 2015 Fires (using a different tool, but same method to install). It's unclear why it happens on some devices and not others, and they haven't found a fix, but it may be an OS 4 issue on the Fire HDs. I'll look into it.
- Nova & stock launchers: The block on stock launcher didn't work because it isn't implemented for OS 4. As mentioned at top of OP, only OTA block is available for OS 4. I'll need to add it in an update. Hadn't thought about need for it when using the Nova tool.
Would you please look in /system/priv-app folder and see if com.teslacoil.launcher.apk is at the bottom of directory? If so, are perms set to rw- r-- r--? Let me know and we'll proceed from there to get you widgets. Thanks.
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Thanks for the help!
I found the com.teslacoilsw.launcher-1.apk file, but it's in my /data/app folder... and it is chmod'ed to 644.
Also, I did successfully install the AppWidgetPicker.apk and LiveWallpapersPicker.apk files to /system/app using the "kindlefree" app, but I think that about all the app did. These files are also chmod'ed to 644.
notorious.dds said:
Thanks for the help!
I found the com.teslacoilsw.launcher-1.apk file, but it's in my /data/app folder... and it is chmod'ed to 644.
Also, I did successfully install the AppWidgetPicker.apk and LiveWallpapersPicker.apk files to /system/app using the "kindlefree" app, but I think that about all the app did. These files are also chmod'ed to 644.
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I've been using OS 5 for too long! Forgot you can't get wallpaper on OS 4 without fussing. It's unclear from your post: Did the pickers get wallpaper to work? This is the way we did it back when we always booted twrp and installed xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-wallpaper-custom-launcher-t3123009
As to widgets: What I meant is, you should have /system/priv-app/com.teslacoil.launcher_4.2.2.apk. Do you? I just retested this on 4.5.3. Nova (com.teslacoil.launcher_4.2.2.apk) got copied there and chmod'ed to 644 as it should and widgets are working fine.
No wallpaper is a bad problem, though, and no tool can fix it--unless that LiveWallpapersPicker DID work. Let me know. And let me know about /system/priv-app/com.teslacoil.launcher_4.2.2.apk.
BTW, how come you want to stay on OS 4?
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I've been using OS 5 for too long! Forgot you can't get wallpaper on OS 4 without fussing. It's unclear from your post: Did the pickers get wallpaper to work?
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Nope.
DoLooper said:
This is the way we did it back when we always booted twrp and installed xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-wallpaper-custom-launcher-t3123009
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I think I tried that to no avail, but I can't remember exactly which module I used.
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As to widgets: What I meant is, you should have /system/priv-app/com.teslacoil.launcher_4.2.2.apk. Do you? I just retested this on 4.5.3. Nova (com.teslacoil.launcher_4.2.2.apk) got copied there and chmod'ed to 644 as it should and widgets are working fine.
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I think I ended up installing Nova via the app store so that's why it wasn't on the system partition. However, my widgets seemed to work when I checked again. I have no idea why they wouldn't work when I first tried them. I did end up creating two simple scripts via the "Scripter" app that would enable and disable the stock launcher. I put them as widgets on the nova desktop allowing for single click toggling of the stock launcher.
DoLooper said:
No wallpaper is a bad problem, though, and no tool can fix it--unless that LiveWallpapersPicker DID work. Let me know. And let me know about /system/priv-app/com.teslacoil.launcher_4.2.2.apk.
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No, nothing seemed to fix the wallpaper... always black. Am understanding this correctly that the wallpaper works on this thing if I load Lollipop?
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BTW, how come you want to stay on OS 4?
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I didn't want to fiddle around with change the bootloaders every time I wanted into TWRP. At this point, it doesn't matter anyway... I hard bricked the device by flashing the 5.2.0 stock recovery last night
The post about using this to revert to stock should be edited or removed. It's bad.
The only reason I was trying to revert to stock was that I ended up getting into a situation where the stock launcher would continue looping back to the Welcome/select language screen. I wiped cache, data, and dalvik and reflashed the 4.5.5 rom which didn't fix it. I even tried that same approach including a wipe of system... same result. I was quite surprised to see the problem continue even after wiping everything. At that point I figured I go back to full stock and start over... BAD IDEA.
Anyway, I ordered a new one and it should be here tomorrow. I'm now curious if it's possible to recover the bricked device via the UART port on the motherboard. We'll see.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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I think I ended up installing Nova via the app store so that's why it wasn't on the system partition. However, my widgets seemed to work when I checked again. I have no idea why they wouldn't work when I first tried them. I did end up creating two simple scripts via the "Scripter" app that would enable and disable the stock launcher. I put them as widgets on the nova desktop allowing for single click toggling of the stock launcher.
No, nothing seemed to fix the wallpaper... always black. Am understanding this correctly that the wallpaper works on this thing if I load Lollipop?
I didn't want to fiddle around with change the bootloaders every time I wanted into TWRP. At this point, it doesn't matter anyway... I hard bricked the device by flashing the 5.2.0 stock recovery last night
The post about using this to revert to stock should be edited or removed. It's bad.
The only reason I was trying to revert to stock was that I ended up getting into a situation where the stock launcher would continue looping back to the Welcome/select language screen. I wiped cache, data, and dalvik and reflashed the 4.5.5 rom which didn't fix it. I even tried that same approach including a wipe of system... same result. I was quite surprised to see the problem continue even after wiping everything. At that point I figured I go back to full stock and start over... BAD IDEA.
Anyway, I ordered a new one and it should be here tomorrow. I'm now curious if it's possible to recover the bricked device via the UART port on the motherboard. We'll see.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Sorry to hear about the brick. Good thing Amazon is patient with us.
Yes, wallpaper works fine on OS 5. [For others who read this, on OS 4 the only way to get wallpaper is with Xposed (installed in TWRP) and the kindleBG module in the link I posted above. And BTW, although the tools don't block OS 4 Amazon launcher ATM, it can be done manually. Commands are here.]
Thanks for your input. Play store didn't work for me either this time, despite earlier success. Everything else except the launcher block (and other non-OTA blocks) does work, so for now I'm just going to edit post and see if there's any other interest in play store on OS 4. (I trust you'll get OS 5 on replacement or will want to update to it.)
As to TWRP: Once tablet is set up, booting TWRP isn't needed much except for upgrading. and bibikalka gives us lots of options for doing it.
Let us know if anything comes of UART port tests. You'd be the hero of the community!
Workaround for Windows username with spaces
The Install Other Launcher and Install Kingroot jobs may not complete if your Windows username has spaces in it. I'll fix this in next update. Meanwhile here's the workaround:
1. Right-click RUNME.bat and choose Edit. [file opens in Notepad]
2. Add a blank line under :: Set paths and run menu.
3. Type: SET "username=abc"
4. Make sure this section of RUNME looks like below and then save and close Notepad
Code:
:: Set paths and run menu.
SET "username=abc"
SET "main=%CD%\"
SET "jobsdir=%main%jobs\"
[remaining code]
This changes the username only for the tools. The rest of Windows continues to use the real username.
I'm getting ready to update. Please let me know if you found any problems.
Used the tool on my Fire HD 6 (4th Gen) running a Rooted OS 5.1.2.1 to install a new launcher and block OTA's, ads, fire launcher, appstore, and Amazon search. Everything worked without issue! Thanks for the awesome and simple to use tool! Tablet is now almost pure Android. Great work!!!
Sidenote: Used bibikalka's TUT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-hd/general/how-to-upgrade-to-lollipop-root-gapps-t3163950) on my Fire HD 6 that was currently running Fire OS 4.5.3 with TWRP Recovery to obtain a Rooted Fire OS 5.1.2.1..
I adb'd the 5.1.2 upgrade to my slab this way.
$ adb push update-kindle-20.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin /sdcard/
3047 KB/s (663908627 bytes in 212.722s)
My OS is FIRE OS 5.1.2 Build Date March 31, 2016 1:37 AM.
I tried and got an error to the effect, "cannot upgrade because the upgrade you are trying is older than the one you have".
So I'm probably running an even later version of 5.1.2 where they blocked that loophole.
I'm just going to by a cheap Chinese slab and root that.
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I adb'd the 5.1.2 upgrade to my slab this way.
$ adb push update-kindle-20.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin /sdcard/
3047 KB/s (663908627 bytes in 212.722s)
My OS is FIRE OS 5.1.2 Build Date March 31, 2016 1:37 AM.
I tried and got an error to the effect, "cannot upgrade because the upgrade you are trying is older than the one you have".
So I'm probably running an even later version of 5.1.2 where they blocked that loophole.
I'm just going to by a cheap Chinese slab and root that.
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use adb sideload in Stock recovery
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use adb sideload in Stock recovery
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Yuh, I used sideload AND IT WORKED!!
I also have a fire 5th generation. Does the same procedure work for that, assuming I use the proper 5.1.2 for that device: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amaz...ate-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin
wallywallywally said:
Yuh, I used sideload AND IT WORKED!!
I also have a fire 5th generation. Does the same procedure work for that, assuming I use the proper 5.1.2 for that device: https://kindle-fire-updates.s3.amaz...ate-kindle-global-37.5.4.2_user_542168620.bin
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yes
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
Confirmed, this procedure worked for Fire (5th generation), however the amazon update file is different (see a few posts back)
I just got a fire HD 6 (4th Gen) with the 4.5.2 OS.
Everything I see talks about 4.5.3 and later. I have not turned on wifi, so basically in a holding pattern for now. I want to root/twrp and maybe a custom rom.
Can some give me advice on the best path to take? Should I upgrade then root? Or root then upgrade? Any advice is appreciated.
Hi Guys!,
I just got my Nubia Z11 6GB +128GB Model and managed to get TWRP, Root, Viper4Android Gapps +Busybox on it
i bricked it once while figuring this out so thought id save anyone else who has this phone the trouble! (this should work with 4GB + 64GB model also)
all this info is from the Nubia forum which is in Chinese, with the help of some mates we were able to create an account on their and save the files, it was not easy as to create an account you need a Chinese mobile number for verification purposes so don't bother trying to create an account,
all credit goes to the following forum and creators. - http://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-690478-1-1.html
i will monitor it for any updates/custom roms/kernels/mods and provide them here as there is no English support for our device!
How To Install TWRP
Step 1. connect phone to your pc and choose "charging only" and install the drivers that the phone comes with on your PC
Step 2. download this package " https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5JyLpmnOLKYjVhbTV2Y1B6WUU/view?usp=sharing " thats a mirror from my google drive a 2nd link is available here http://www.androidbrick.com/download/z11-nx531j-twrp-3-0-2-0-zip-root/
Step 3. on the phone type in *#7678# in the keypad and enable both options,
Step 4.run the EXE program in that zip and select option 1 (this will install qualcomm drivers)
Step 5. select option 2 and let it do its thing (this installs TWRP and your phone will then boot into TWRP)
TO ROOT CONTINUE ON -DO NOT USE ONE CLICK ROOT OR FLASH SUPERSU OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE
Step 6. reboot your phone and boot into TWRP
Step 7. select advance then there is an option called stalence tools, select that and you can root/unroot the phone through there
How To Install Gapps
Step 1. Dont bother flashing normal gapps available or manually pushing google services + play store to /system or priv-app as this will not work... trust me i spent days trying to get this to work...
Step 2. Download this file and store on phone - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYWWN2VU1iQkNpVXM
Step 3. Navigate to Settings > System Update > Select 3 dots in top right corner then select 'local update > select the file then install.. it should boot to TWRP and flash the file.
Step 4. it WILL Force close so keep pressing close (its annoying i know) then go to settings > apps >all > find the following apps and once selected scroll to the bottom and give the apps all available permissions:
Google Account Manager
Google Backup Transport
GoogleServicesFramework
Google Play Store
Google play services
then restart device and you should have the ability to add a google account and download apps from the play store,
to sync contacts + calendars from your google account download and install these 2 apps normally and restart your device.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYZXc2U2dlcHo4Z0k
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYWdoX3M1WW16NVk
NOTE: Ensure you go to both these in settings>apps and enable all permissions for them to work
How To Install Busybox
Flash this file in TWRP
Busybox_1.24.2_signed.zip - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2aWSw0KM8RYYlU5X0t6Z0swLVU/view?usp=sharing
How To Install Viper4Android
Download these files: -
ViPER4Android_2.4.0.1. - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYazZFWmdLZWRzRjQ
Step 1. Flash selinux2permissive_signed.zip in TWRP
Step 2. install the viper app provided
How To Install Xposed
Download these files -
xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYNU9vdEJVVjRBSEU
Step 1. Install Xposed_3.0 alpha4_dvdandroid.apk
Step 2. Flash xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609.zip in TWRP and enjoy!
- It may take a while to boot so dont stress
Use the below mod to tweak the system
XNubiaUI Mod v1.0.3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5JyLpmnOLKMGF5UkdPSUk1Sms/view?usp=drivesdk
NUBIA RECOVERY TOOL
so my understanding is this tool is for restoring stock firmware on devices, unfortunately the Z11 is not on the list so it will not automatically download it for you so you will need to manually obtain the stock firmware and can either then flash through this tool or just flash it in stock recovery on the device
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2...EZBNGF3U1VIQWs - Nubia Recovery Tool
STOCK ROMS
These are flashable via recovery tool above or in settings > system update > local update. OR via stock recovery OR TWRP
NOTE: PLEASE UNROOT BEFORE UPDATING,
These are also FULL STOCK ROMS, so you can wipe system + data and reflash any of these to go back to clean stock
There are sourced directly from nubia website and are unmodified in anyway by myself
Latest rom -V1.53 (changelog available below use google translate if unable to read chinese)
ui.nubia.cn/rom/detail/29 - direct link
V1.48
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_5JyLpmnOLKMzQ5SzI5X2h3aUU
Changelog
Note: Black Gold Edition version and C Lo can not brush this version
[Update] Recommended
New pocket model, to solve the problem of inadvertently
New ACL functions, improve call quality
New security features base station, information to prevent fraud
【system】
New: Pocket mode
Optimization: system performance and power consumption
Optimization: touch screen parameters to enhance the touch screen experience
Repair: Some Bluetooth adapter problem
Fix: Some scenes gravity sensor failure problem
【communication】
New: ACL function, reduce signal interference and increase the reliability of the call
Repair: Some mobile user scenarios probability not receive calls and off network problems
【SMS】
New: the base station security features to prevent fraud information
FIX: Problems probabilistic duplicate messages sent
【camera】
Optimization: Night photo effects
Optimization: Xinggui photo effects
Optimization: Video stabilization effect
[Gallery]
FIX: Panorama View Issue
FIX: Image cropped to reset the question of error
【video】
Optimization: horizontal and vertical screen switching determination method
【fingerprint】
Optimization: fingerprint effect
【music】
Fix: Music file name garbled, incomplete songs scanning problems
[Audio]
Optimization: adjust audio parameters to optimize Dolby sound
[Alarm]
FIX: shutdown alarm clock failure problem
【third-party usage】
Optimization: Third-party software compatibility
This update contains optimization is not limited to the items listed above
Upgrade Reminder:
1, in order to prevent accidental loss of data, it is recommended to back up important data before upgrading your phone!
2, before upgrading the phone's root privileges confirmation has been canceled!
V1.43
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_5JyLpmnOLKQXpqN0R1Y2hwbDQ
Changelog
[Update] Recommended
Optimize system performance and stability, greatly enhance the user experience!
Optimize system power management and control rules, make your phone more power!
【system】
Optimization: system stability
Optimization: Performance Mode
Optimization: power control Rules
Optimization: Call touch screen performance
Fix: Some scenes timer switch failure problem
[Dual SIM settings]
Fix: Use the mobile telecommunications VoLTE + dual cards, telecom cards close to switch mobile data services, the probability of emergence of mobile card registration VoLTE too slow problem
【call】
Optimization: video calling experience
【Status Bar】
FIX: Bluetooth / WLAN and display settings interface inconsistencies
【third-party usage】
Optimization: Subway Surfers defend radish, Thunder tanks and other fluency of the game
Fix: Some users can not use Uber single problem
Optimization includes but is not limited to the items listed above.
Upgrade Reminder:
1, in order to prevent accidental loss of data, it is recommended to back up important data before upgrading your phone!
2, before upgrading the phone's root privileges confirmation has been canceled!
I performed the following steps for a clean install which fixed a few issues for me
1.place zip on Internal storage as STOCK recovery didnt read my ext sd
2. Perform all backups required
3. Boot to twrp and wipe dalvik cache, cache, data, system
3. In twrp go to >advance>stalence tools>stock recovery
4. In stock recovery choose update and select this file
5. Once rebooted reflash twrp via above tool + root + flash gaaps and your good as gold
Really thanks for this guide!
2727alex2727 said:
How To Install Gapps
Step 1. Dont bother flashing normal gapps available or manually pushing google services + play store to /system or priv-app as this will not work... trust me i spent days trying to get this to work...
Step 2. Download this file and store on phone - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYWWN2VU1iQkNpVXM
Step 3. Navigate to Settings > System Update > Select 3 dots in top right corner then select 'local update > select the file then install.. it should boot to TWRP and flash the file.
Step 4. it WILL Force close so keep pressing close (its annoying i know) then go to settings > apps >all > find the following apps and once selected scroll to the bottom and give the apps all available permissions:
Google Account Manager
Google Backup Transport
GoogleServicesFramework
Google Play Store
Google play services
then restart device and you should have the ability to add a google account and download apps from the play store,
to sync contacts + calendars from your google account download and install these 2 apps normally and restart your device.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYZXc2U2dlcHo4Z0k
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYWdoX3M1WW16NVk
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Well, I have GAPPS working but Contacts sync doesn't work even if I installed the apk you posted.
Any help?
Thank you
xazac said:
Well, I have GAPPS working but Contacts sync doesn't work even if I installed the apk you posted.
Any help?
Thank you
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Hey mate,
Once u install it make sure you give it permissions to contacts then restart and try.
Cani know how to unlock bootloader. Do i need to unlock bootloader before installing TWRP ?
sam razzy said:
Cani know how to unlock bootloader. Do i need to unlock bootloader before installing TWRP ?
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Hi there!
They havent unlocked it yet but no need to unlock it before flashing twrp
2727alex2727 said:
Hi there!
They havent unlocked it yet but no need to unlock it before flashing twrp
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Thanks ! I have hit the thank you button! You saved me. Now i can root
2727alex2727 said:
Hi Guys!,
I just got my Nubia Z11 6GB +128GB Model and managed to get TWRP, Root, Viper4Android Gapps +Busybox on it
i bricked it once while figuring this out so thought id save anyone else who has this phone the trouble! (this should work with 4GB + 64GB model also)
all this info is from the Nubia forum which is in Chinese, with the help of some mates we were able to create an account on their and save the files, it was not easy as to create an account you need a Chinese mobile number for verification purposes so don't bother trying to create an account,
all credit goes to the following forum and creators. - http://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-690478-1-1.html
i will monitor it for any updates/custom roms/kernels/mods and provide them here as there is no English support for our device!
How To Install TWRP
Step 1. connect phone to your pc and choose "charging only" and install the drivers that the phone comes with on your PC
Step 2. download this package " https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5JyLpmnOLKYjVhbTV2Y1B6WUU/view?usp=sharing " thats a mirror from my google drive a 2nd link is available here http://www.androidbrick.com/download/z11-nx531j-twrp-3-0-2-0-zip-root/
Step 3. on the phone type in *#7678# in the keypad and enable both options,
Step 4.run the EXE program in that zip and select option 1 (this will install qualcomm drivers)
Step 5. select option 2 and let it do its thing (this installs TWRP and your phone will then boot into TWRP)
TO ROOT CONTINUE ON -DO NOT USE ONE CLICK ROOT OR FLASH SUPERSU OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE
Step 6. reboot your phone and boot into TWRP
Step 7. select advance then there is an option called stalence tools, select that and you can root/unroot the phone through there
How To Install Gapps
Step 1. Dont bother flashing normal gapps available or manually pushing google services + play store to /system or priv-app as this will not work... trust me i spent days trying to get this to work...
Step 2. Download this file and store on phone - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYWWN2VU1iQkNpVXM
Step 3. Navigate to Settings > System Update > Select 3 dots in top right corner then select 'local update > select the file then install.. it should boot to TWRP and flash the file.
Step 4. it WILL Force close so keep pressing close (its annoying i know) then go to settings > apps >all > find the following apps and once selected scroll to the bottom and give the apps all available permissions:
Google Account Manager
Google Backup Transport
GoogleServicesFramework
Google Play Store
Google play services
then restart device and you should have the ability to add a google account and download apps from the play store,
to sync contacts + calendars from your google account download and install these 2 apps normally and restart your device.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYZXc2U2dlcHo4Z0k
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYWdoX3M1WW16NVk
How To Install Busybox
Flash this file in TWRP
Busybox_1.24.2_signed.zip - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYYlU5X0t6Z0swLVUz
How To Install Viper4Android
Download these files: -
ViPER4Android_2.4.0.1. - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYazZFWmdLZWRzRjQ
Step 1. Flash selinux2permissive_signed.zip in TWRP
Step 2. install the viper app provided
How To Install Xposed
Download these files -
xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609 - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYNU9vdEJVVjRBSEU
Step 1. Install Xposed_3.0 alpha4_dvdandroid.apk
Step 2. Flash xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64-nubiaUI-edition-by-SolarWarez-20160609.zip in TWRP and enjoy!
- It may take a while to boot so dont stress
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Bro can you help me please
This is a rom for z11 max
But i cant get the link to download it
Can you provide me with the download link frpm this topic?
http://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=714761&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2
rowihel2012 said:
Bro can you help me please
This is a rom for z11 max
But i cant get the link to download it
Can you provide me with the download link frpm this topic?
http://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=714761&extra=page%3D1&mobile=2
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Hi Mate,
sure after work today i should be able to get it for you
2727alex2727 said:
Hey mate,
Once u install it make sure you give it permissions to contacts then restart and try.
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Yes, that was the problem! Thank you!
PS: do you know how remove the Chinese page on the left of the home screen?
great for the thread here, i orderd a nubia z11 64 gb,the instruction work for it too,right?
2727alex2727 said:
Hi Mate,
sure after work today i should be able to get it for you
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thank you bro
just searching for the stock z11 max recovery
but i cant find it
2727alex2727 said:
Hey mate,
Once u install it make sure you give it permissions to contacts then restart and try.
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Hello,
I've got a Nubia Z11 Max 4GB/64GB variant;
Model nō: NX523J
Build nō: NX523J_V1_CNCommon_V1.19
Running: nubiaUI V3.9.9 based on android 5.1.1
Need help with GAPPS, TWRP and Root.
Kindly assist if possible, thanks.
Aterejr said:
Hello,
I've got a Nubia Z11 Max 4GB/64GB variant;
Model nō: NX523J
Build nō: NX523J_V1_CNCommon_V1.19
Running: nubiaUI V3.9.9 based on android 5.1.1
Need help with GAPPS, TWRP and Root.
Kindly assist if possible, thanks.
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TimSmet said:
great for the thread here, i orderd a nubia z11 64 gb,the instruction work for it too,right?
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Hi Guys,
i havent tried on the 64gb version only mine,
i assume the gaaps should work but not sure for twrp the tool does say "Nubia Z11" and doesnt specify a model?
if someone is willing to try and confirm for me that would be great
i found a tool ill add to the OP called "Nubia Recovery Tool"its in Chinese but you put your phone in download mode and select nubia emergency recovery and it flashes lastest stock firmware (works for ALL nubia models from z9 to z11) ill upload that tonight so if someone wants to try it they can flash back to stock incase they have issues:good:
EDIT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYOEZBNGF3U1VIQWs - Nubia Recovery Tool
Hi! I just got NX531J and want to flash.
Could you resend the busybox link? because I got error on the link. Thanks /Walli
walli.tt said:
Hi! I just got NX531J and want to flash.
Could you resend the busybox link? because I got error on the link. Thanks /Walli
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here bud
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2aWSw0KM8RYYlU5X0t6Z0swLVU/view?usp=sharing
2727alex2727 said:
here bud
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Thank you so Much! :good:
I will try this weekend.
2727alex2727 said:
EDIT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2aWSw0KM8RYOEZBNGF3U1VIQWs - Nubia Recovery Tool
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Do you know if this tool also re-install stock recovery?
xazac said:
Do you know if this tool also re-install stock recovery?
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i dont think you can install the recovery seperately.. you will have to reflash stock ROM
i am downloading it as we speak
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom - all stock nubia roms
EDIT: to flash stock recovery go to twrp > advance > stalence tools > stock recovery
2727alex2727 said:
i dont think you can install the recovery seperately.. you will have to reflash stock ROM
i am downloading it as we speak
http://ui.nubia.cn/rom - all stock nubia roms
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even after flashing stock ROM with twrp
no stock recovery found
i do not think we need the stock recovery
all stock roms is flashes with twrp
This is a guide to debloat the KIW-AL10 and make stock Chinese usable.
First download Minimal adb and fastboot from here and install it.
Download HISuite and use that to install huawei drivers
Next Make sure developer options by hitting build number 7 times then open developer options and make sure usb debugging is activated in the developer options.
Plug phone into computer and install drivers, any unknown device will be adb so right click and select choose driver from list then select android devices then adb interface, always choose the older driver version for this phone.
One you have that installed you need to unlock your bootloader a great guide is here
Once you have unlocked the bootloader download install twrp using minimal adb and fastboot
First reboot into fastboot..
First check the device is present. using the command :adb devices
then boot into bootloader using the command : adb reboot-bootloader
if that doesn't work turn off device then switching on quickly hold down the volume down button while inserting the cable into the device
The device should then have a white screen with a robot and say unlocked in green writing
find the recovery image you downloaded and if its a different name rename it twrp.img so you know which one it is, files everywhere can get quite messy !
Now right click on the minimal adb link on the desktop and click open file location..
Now put the twrp.img file into the folder with the minimal adb files and close the window.
now flash the recovery using the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Voila if everything is sucessful your phone now has twrp recovery !
Next use the following command: adb reboot recovery, if that doesnt work force a shutdown by holding the power button then let the phone boot while holding down the volume up button, it should boot into recovery.
Next MAKE A BACKUP THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WHEN ITS DONE COPY IT TO A SAFE DRIVE DO NOT KEEP IT JUST ON YOU SD CARD IN CASE YOUR CARD DIES ! BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THIS PHONE AND THE FACT THAT YOU CANT FLASH NON VOLTE ROMS ON THIS PHONE THIS IS YOUR ONLY WAY OF RESTORING THE PHONE SO GUARD IT LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT !
Now get a cup of coffee and have a break its not good to rush things
Now to root your phone..
Finish your coffee.
Download supersu from here
Put the zip onto your phones sd card and boot into recovery, select install and select the supersu zip and let it install, once done reboot the phone, it may reboot a few times thats normal dont panic, once the phone has finished booting check you have the su app installed, if so now we can do the rest of the stuff.
Next download google play store from here and install it
After opening the play store and signing in you will probably be told to update google services, let it do it then reboot the phone
Next using the play store download root explorer
Next stage is to make the dialer English. and remove yellow pages.
Using root explorer navigate to /cust/alltelecom/cn/prop
hard press on the file local.prop and select open in text editor using the 3 dots on the top right
Look for the following lines of code ro.product.locale.region=CN or similar
Change this to ro.product.locale.region=GB (or whatever your location is such make sure the country code is in CAPS )
Save the file
Now navigate to /system and open build.prop in text editor and change the following lines of code so they end in County matching code not cn
Example
ro.product.locale.region=GB (or whatever your location is such )
ro.product.locale.language=en (or whatever your location is such )
ro.product.locale.region=GB
Go slow there is lots of lines there but you will see them if you take your time
select save and exit from root explorer then reboot.. viola the chinese and yellow pages is gone !
After reboot you may get a baidu warning about location tracking, dont panic we will kill that bugger next !
Next install system app safe remover from the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_GB I always use this as its simple and keeps a backup of the removed app (just in case of problems)
Use that to remove all the chinse apps from the system including hivoice or it will interfere with google assistant, they are self explanatory
as they are all in chinese !
Next remove hi app
hi care
huawei id
network location (this is the one causing the nag screen dont worry work it will still work.
then reboot phone, there should be no more warnings about baidu location.
Now to get services google working.
You my have notice that despite installing a google account you contacts havent synced. we will fix that now..
To get google contacts to sync you need to install google contacts sync adaptor 6.0.1 from here
After you have installed it open up system apps and check it permision contacts is allowed, also open the battery setting and check it runs at boot and while screen is off, if there are no options for that ignore that bit and exit.
while you are there check google play services permission are all on especially contacts then reboot
Now install the google app from the app store
next install google assistant from the play store
now install google photos from the play store
Next install google chrome from play store
next install google calendar from the play store
next install google plus from the play store
next install google maps from the play store
next install youtube from the play store
Next install gboard from the play store
Then when all is done reboot the phone
After reboot check all the permissions of the apps and make sure all the google apps run at boot and keep running after screen off or they wont sync etc then reboot again.
Change horrible huawei keyboard to gboard in language settings
Open the google app and setup google and check your contacts have synced. set up the rest of your settings
Get a decent launcher as the huawei one sucks I use nova launcher prime its worth every penny but the free one is still good
Open settings app and click advanced, here you can change default launcher and select default app setting then select assistance and voice input, selectassist app as google select use text from screen and select use screenshot
I think that pretty much it, the rest you should be able to do yourself, have fun and good luck, any questions just ask.
I wrote this guide as there is very little info on the AL10,
Happy modding !
Very useful
Very useful post, my first venture into phone modding, enabled me to use my KIW-AL10 with Google functionality and to avoid the worst excesses of the stock Chinese software. Thanks!
Ed_shred said:
Very useful post, my first venture into phone modding, enabled me to use my KIW-AL10 with Google functionality and to avoid the worst excesses of the stock Chinese software. Thanks!
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Thanks for the thanks ! glad it was of use to you, I wrote another guide which enables volte to be removed and put lineage os on instead which you may find useful, its a fairly lengthy process but foolproof and doesn't brick the phone which was my main concern as there is nowhere to download the stock roms for these 3gb variants, cheers
swukjay said:
Thanks for the thanks ! glad it was of use to you, I wrote another guide which enables volte to be removed and put lineage os on instead which you may find useful, its a fairly lengthy process but foolproof and doesn't brick the phone which was my main concern as there is nowhere to download the stock roms for these 3gb variants, cheers
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So, the phone worked ok for a month, but then started restarting itself all the time. I deleted loads of apps, but it didn't solve the problem. Now, I decided to try to solve the problem by installing a custom ROM, so first step was to wipe the phone with TWRP. After wiping, I no longer had root access, and now installing SuperSU doesn't work, I can install the .zip through TWRP recovery, but I still don't have root access afterwards, according to Root Checker. Any ideas? Thanks!
Ed_shred said:
So, the phone worked ok for a month, but then started restarting itself all the time. I deleted loads of apps, but it didn't solve the problem. Now, I decided to try to solve the problem by installing a custom ROM, so first step was to wipe the phone with TWRP. After wiping, I no longer had root access, and now installing SuperSU doesn't work, I can install the .zip through TWRP recovery, but I still don't have root access afterwards, according to Root Checker. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Repeated the process, ticked a few boxes in SuperSU, seems to be solved for now, thanks...
swukjay said:
Thanks for the thanks ! glad it was of use to you, I wrote another guide which enables volte to be removed and put lineage os on instead which you may find useful, its a fairly lengthy process but foolproof and doesn't brick the phone which was my main concern as there is nowhere to download the stock roms for these 3gb variants, cheers
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OK, so I have tried quite a few times to install Lineage OS 14.1 and Viper, with both they get stuck in a bootloop. Trying to install Lineage with this guide https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/kiwi/install, the 'format data' stage is not successful. I get a message saying ' E:Unable to wipe '/data' - unknown file system 'auto Unable to format to remove encryption '.
I'm not totally committed to a custom ROM, but I'd like this phone to work. Any ideas, either how to troubleshoot the ROM flashing issue, or to get the phone stable with the stock de-Chinesed stock ROM? Thanks!
Hello all! I've noticed that the PartCyborg ROM does not have the "Secure Startup" option! Without that option you cannot install the Live Messages keyboard without root!
I found a fix for the problem which does require root(but if you have this ROM you already have it!)
Download the included zip and extract from : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/how-to-install-live-drawings-note8-root-t3668023
Install "System App Remover" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en
Install lucky patcher https://www.luckypatchers.com/download/
Once all of the apps are installed and you have extracted the ZIP file, you can now begin.
1. Launch System App Remover and remove the "Samsung Keyboard". (It will say key module but don't worry! Phone works without it and backs up the app if you need to restore)
2. Reboot Phone (Yes the phone will boot without the keyboard)
3. Upon reboot open LuckyPatcher and install LiveMessages
4. Now install Keyboard APK as sytem app in LuckyPatcher menu
5. Reboot the phone and you should be good!
Also, you might need Xposed installed, you can head on to Google on how to flash Xposed with a locked bootloader.
Hope this helps you guys out, I really wanted LiveMessages working on my S8+ with the Cyborg ROM and I finally got it working!