Nabi 2 ROOT Installer
Use this script to install TWRP Recovery, ROOT, and Google apps to your Nabi 2 tablet. Step by step instructions are included within the installer. While there is another more complex script (by aicjofs, and which was offline when I originally needed it), this one is smaller and simpler. It is based on jmzrootpackage, and I had some inspiration from Victoria's video. I started this with the intention of only making things just a little bit smoother. I ended up adding more than I had originally intended. This installer contains information through each step to help guide you through the rooting process. Linux instructions can be found here.
NOTE: (Jan, 2015) There are newer versions of the Nabi on the market now, and I do not have any with which to test this script, only the original Nabi 2. As a result, it is unlikely that this will get any further updates. The newer models most likely will not work very well, or simply not work at all with this script. If you are capable and so inclined, I officially invite you to use this script in your own rooting project. Just give credit where credit is due.
Summary:
Helps guide you step by step
ROOT your Nabi 2
Install Google apps
Will NOT wipe your data
No Android upgrading message
No wifi issues
Install TWRP
Simple update to TWRP
Reported to fix touch screen issues in TWRP
Includes ADB files
Automatically backs up before rooting
Includes PdaNet driver installer
New Remove Wings (for Nabi 2 v2.1+)
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1. Check For Proper Drivers
Use this option to check if your computer has the PdaNet drivers communicating with your Nabi2. This is a simple check for existing connectivity. Nothing will be changed. This will also display your Nabi 2 serial number.
2. Install PdaNet Driver
In order for this installer to properly interface with the Nabi 2, you must have the PdaNet driver installed on your computer. This option will start the PdaNet driver installation process for you. Requires Windows 8/7/Vista/XP (32 or 64 bit). If you already have the drivers installed, you can skip this step.
3. Install Recovery and Root
This will install the touch enabled TWRP recovery to the tablet, as well as copy over the rooting file. Use the TWRP install button to select the rooting file and apply.
4. Install Google Apps
After your Nabi 2 is rooted, use this option to install Google apps. After it is copied over, use the TWRP install button to select the Google apps file and apply. Reboot the Nabi 2 (parent mode) and then update the Google apps to the current version of Google Play.
5. Update TWRP
Here you can choose from two experimental versions of TWRP, or drop-in your own custom version. You are given the options of testing and installing. That way you can make sure it works with your Nabi 2 before you flash it.
6. Remove Wings
This option only applies to Nabi 2 system version 2.1+. With version 2.1, Fuhu filled up the /system partition. As a result, there is not enough room to add Google Apps to the Nabi 2. Removing Wings will free up nearly 105 MB, and will allow Google Apps to be installed. You have the option of removing the files with or without backing them up first.
9. Exit
As you might expect, this closes the program window.
Misc. Notes:
Tested with US edition; With other versions you mileage will vary...
Credits:
jmztaylor - wrote the original root your nabi 2 script
aicjofs - TWRP for Nabi 2, and NabiLabs
t499user - fixed the Android is upgrading on startup bug
Dees_troy - TWRP help
Victoria - made the video that inspired me to work on this script
Update Notes:
Tweaked the install script
Updated TWRP Recovery to v2.6.0.0
Included experimental TWRP recoveries 2.6.0.0v2, 2.6.1.0
Removed old TWRP recoveries
Updated PDAnet installer to v4.12.6.0
Included fix for Nabi2 v2.1 no free space issue
Organized some internal files
Beta2 Notes:
I have regressed the updated *.zip files to the originals, and the rest should work as expected now.
Download Mirrors:
MN2RI v1.5.0 Beta2 (78.6 MB)
datafilehost.com
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MN2RI v1.5.0 Beta (92.5 MB)
datafilehost.com
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MN2RI v1.00 (65.9 MB)
datafilehost.com
filecloud.io
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Wow, that was easy. Now I need to figure out how to move apps to the sd card.
Thanks for this again.
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I'm getting my Daughter a Nabi 2 in the coming weeks. I'll do a video on this!
Wow...
Thanks so much for this. Starting my second one as soon as I post this. Sooo easy to use this - even for this noob. Now these are full blown tablets...
Does this method allow you to purchase and.or download apps from the Google Play store or is it just installing the Google Apps that have been known to work on the Nabi (sans purchasing apps from Play)?
Thanks
it worked!
cgendreau said:
Does this method allow you to purchase and.or download apps from the Google Play store or is it just installing the Google Apps that have been known to work on the Nabi (sans purchasing apps from Play)?
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i've used this method and worked like a charm, and yes now you have google play and can use it, instead the other crappy stores
Thanks for sharing this.
Any idea if this would work on the first nabi?
Also does this leave the parent / nabi mode intact?
This topic may be dead but I just ran this script for my niece's Nabi 2 to get some better games for her and everything worked except for the Gapps. Flashed 3 times using the script and once using the custom recovery(flashed Gapps.zip). Can someone please help?
I followed all the instructions.
SlimMan said:
Thanks for sharing this.
Any idea if this would work on the first nabi?
Also does this leave the parent / nabi mode intact?
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I do not have access to the original Nabi, so I cannot confirm whether it will work or not. Most likely it would not work. As for the parent/nabi mode, YES. The process used in this script does not in any way delete or remove your data or Nabi 2 system information. It only adds ROOT and Google apps. Once you have root you could remove whatever you want.
necromonger89 said:
This topic may be dead but I just ran this script for my niece's Nabi 2 to get some better games for her and everything worked except for the Gapps. Flashed 3 times using the script and once using the custom recovery(flashed Gapps.zip). Can someone please help?
I followed all the instructions.
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This topic is not dead, I've just been unusually busy this year.
Have you tried wiping the cache/dalvik before flashing GApps? Please post back with some information about your Nabi 2. What is your Nabi kernal #? Have you verified that root is functioning correctly? Is there enough free space available on your Nabi 2 to allow installation of GApps? Is there anything else that you have attempted but did not list above?
mehtuus said:
I do not have access to the original Nabi, so I cannot confirm whether it will work or not. Most likely it would not work. As for the parent/nabi mode, YES. The process used in this script does not in any way delete or remove your data or Nabi 2 system information. It only adds ROOT and Google apps. Once you have root you could remove whatever you want.
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Firstly thanks for the reply. Secondly the Nabi in question just received a update in the software and while I was under the impression that it was a nabi one the software clearly showed that the file was Nabi2 update. So with that being said, does this root installer still work on the latest update?
SlimMan said:
Firstly thanks for the reply. Secondly the Nabi in question just received a update in the software and while I was under the impression that it was a nabi one the software clearly showed that the file was Nabi2 update. So with that being said, does this root installer still work on the latest update?
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With the latest update (2.1), there seems to be some changes in the Nabi2 that prevent the Google apps from properly loading. Everything else seems to work fine (meaning your Nabi2 still gets rooted). There are some custom rom's in the wiki that include root and gapps.
I am looking into a fix regarding this. I have a possible work around, but it requires manually moving some files. Although, I have not tested it yet so it may not work.
mehtuus said:
With the latest update (2.1), there seems to be some changes in the Nabi2 that prevent the Google apps from properly loading. Everything else seems to work fine (meaning your Nabi2 still gets rooted). There are some custom rom's in the wiki that include root and gapps.
I am looking into a fix regarding this. I have a possible work around, but it requires manually moving some files. Although, I have not tested it yet so it may not work.
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I just bought nabi 2 for my kid, I've updsted via the tabet update and then start you software' everything went right exept I can't see google play icon, then I've installed play store from everything nabi website and from internet but it keep crashed and fc. Please can u help me even if with hard way?
Thanks a lot
majedalanni said:
I just bought nabi 2 for my kid, I've updsted via the tabet update and then start you software' everything went right exept I can't see google play icon, then I've installed play store from everything nabi website and from internet but it keep crashed and fc. Please can u help me even if with hard way?
Thanks a lot
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Are you using Nabi2 kernal 2.1.27? Please post a link to where you got your Gapps so that I can take a look.
Gapp is from your software, please check attached file for version
majedalanni said:
I just bought nabi 2 for my kid, I've updsted via the tabet update and then start you software' everything went right exept I can't see google play icon, then I've installed play store from everything nabi website and from internet but it keep crashed and fc. Please can u help me even if with hard way?
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majedalanni said:
Gapp is from your software, please check attached file for version
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant the "play store" that you said that you installed from the "everything nabi" website. I need the link to there, so that I can see what it is that you installed. If they have more than one version listed there, then I need to know which one you downloaded and installed.
You have Nabi2 Product version 2.1-release-keys
I noticed from your screenshot that the Nabi2 has a new entry: Edition NABI2-NV7A-US which does not exist yet on the one that I have here (which is much older).
Have you done anything to verify that you have properly functioning root on the Nabi2?
I remember that screen cover. A little window cleaner, and those white lines come right off. I actually used that as the screen protector for a while. Until I got an actual screen protector that fit the entire screen completely.
Simple answer is the system partition is full. Gapps and full 2.1.27 don't fit. Have to delete something to have gapps fit on /system. I discuss a bit of it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45866724&postcount=1647
That solve my problem, thanks a lot for you both !
aicjofs said:
Simple answer is the system partition is full. Gapps and full 2.1.27 don't fit. Have to delete something to have gapps fit on /system. I discuss a bit of it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45866724&postcount=1647
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A new Beta version (1.5.0) has been posted. It addresses the full partition issue with the Nabi2 v2.1+ update, and introduces updated *.zip files as the beta element. For those interested, please read the updates on the first post, test, and post back your experience with it.
More would have been included, but due to unrelated RL issues I had to save the rest for a future update.
Related
Droid X2 Boostrap APK (here now!)
Droid X2
Hi everyone, I would like to announce that the Motorola Droid X2 recovery is now available to download!
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Addictivetips:
Finally there is some interesting news for Motorola Droid X2 owners as Droid X2 bootstrap recovery app is now available for download. The credit for this discovery goes to c21Johnson, who unearthed this gem while skimming through some Chinese forums discussing Android development; most probably GoAPK. There are certain users and developers at XDA not giving their consent to this build but there are users who have successfully installed Bootstrap recovery and also made and restored backups. There is a lot of controversy going on regarding this bootstrap build and we would like to stay away from it by just reporting what’s going on. According to some folks, this recovery was in reality written for Atrix 4G before it got modified and was made compatible with Motorola Droid X2.
For those who don’t know, installing this app will allow you to flash custom bootstrap recovery on your Droid X2. You can flash ROMs, partition SD Card, flash kernels, backup / restore your current ROM and do numerous stuff on your phone once you have a custom recovery on board. In order to install this bootstrap recovery on your Droid X2, simply download the file from here, unzip and then copy the APK to your phone. After you have copied the APK, use any file manager like Astro to install. After the installation is complete, tap to launch the app and follow onscreen instructions to detail in order to flash bootstrap custom recovery on your phone.
There is heated discussion going on regarding legitimacy and intellectual copyrights of this app, so please head to XDA thread here to get involved. We haven’t tested this app and you will be on your own after flashing it. Extreme caution is advised.
And if you are the developer of this recovery, please let us know in the comments area and we will be happy to add credits.
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Phandroid:
In the first step of many to freeing up a Motorola device, our friend Koush has released a bootstrap method compatible for the Motorola Droid X2 With that comes the ability to install and run a custom recovery. Everyone’s favorite – Clockwork – is also now available and ready to go. Things are looking up for the hacking community there. We’re still some time off from custom ROMs but be sure to follow along at XDA to be a part of all the excitement. [XDA via Droid-Life]
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If you are using your phone please do not use stock browser as it has troubles downloading files. Feel free to use your favorite browser, but I highly recommend Boat Browser, it is very light-weight, quick, and offers everything that is to be desired.
Boat Browser download:
Android Market (FREE)
You will also need a file explorer outside of stock; I highly recommend Root Explorer.
Root Explorer download:
Android Market (3.85 USD)
Background:
Initially, I had heard that p3 had announced that X2 users would be, in fact, getting some Gingerbread love. After seeing this tweet, I became inclined to believe that p3 had a leak of what he said is 2.3.4. So, I went on the search to find this leak. Knowing the ins and outs of Google search, I was determined the find this file using what I thought would be the update name in a zip file. After trying dozens of search combinations, I stumbled upon something interesting... A search that lead to nothing but Chinese websites. Then after clicking a few and finding no useful information, I found a website listed with a renown name: GOAPK. I ventured into GOAPK forums where I found what seemed to be a ROM for the Droid X2. Dumbfounded by the idea of a ROM being available, but no recovery, I then went on the search for the method of accessing recovery. Luckily, I found it quickly in the same forums. Even more blocks were soon to come though. I mustered through all the Chinese and was able to register on the forums. After I registered, I was asked to post a reply to the thread before I could download. This brought me to a halt, as when I posted, I had to enter a security code and answer a security question. The question was illegible even while using Google Translate (which did a rather poor job on the website all together). So, after copying the filenames, I began Google-ing again. Finally found the files, and found the way to successfully download... That is, after waiting about 4 hours for the download to complete. I was pretty fearless in jumping onto this and seeing if it would work, but I was ready for X2 development to begin, because, honestly, the phone as stock contains a lot of software problems, some which cannot be resolved with a simple root.
Before getting started, it is important that we have root. In order to obtain root and superuser permissions, we must use Gingerbreak. Before we begin, me must make sure we have an SD card inserted and mounted. After that, be sure to enable "Unknown sources" (settings > applications) and "USB debugging" (settings > applications > development). After this is complete, install, open, and run Gingerbreak. Your device should reboot if the installation is successful. Once the device has booted back up, be sure to check for Superuser in your applications, this will ensure you correctly have root. Note: Intallation may take a few moments, so please be patient. If your phone locks up, pull battery and try again.
Gingerbreak APK download:
Mirror 1
After obtaining root rights, you're free to install the Droid X2 Recovery.
Instructions:
Download Droid X2 Recovery. This file will most likely be in .rar format, so, unzip it using your favorite method. After the APK has been successfully installed, launch it (if you do not immediately launch it, it is titled "System Recovery" in the application drawer). It will appear to be the Atrix recovery, but this file has been modified to work with the Droid X2 device. There are on screen instructions, but I will additionally post them here. First, you want to see above for having device root. Second, install recovery by clicking the "Install Recovery" button at the top of the application. After installation, wait a few seconds to ensure it is complete. Now, hook you device to the AC CHARGER (not USB to computer). And click the "Recovery Mode" button to reboot the phone into recovery. The "Charge Mode" button will also reboot the phone, but instead of going into Android recovery, it will boot you to default charge. Many have speculated that this is an "oh **** button." This is not the case, it's just to bypass recovery and go directly to charge. The device will also charge at the recovery screen, so, no need to worry about the device becoming discharged and not being able to boot.
Droid X2 Recovery APK download:
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Mirror 2
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In the recovery menu, we will use the volume rocker to navigate up and down. The power button will be used to confirm/make a selection. The options you will be allowed to choose from are as follows:
Reboot system now
- This will reboot the device and skip recovery.
Apply SDCARD:update.zip
- This will flash an update.zip file located on your EXTERNAL SD card.
Apply SDINTERNAL:update.zip
- This will flash an update.zip file located on your internal memory.
Wipe DATA/Factory reset
- Clears the data portion of your device. As stated, is the same as a factory reset.
Wipe CACHE partition
- Simply clears the cache partition of the device as stated.
Install zip from SDCARD
- Allows a .zip file to be chosen for flash. Can be chosen from internal memory or external.
Backup & restore
- Allows creation of a nandroid backup. After backup is created, will allow restoration of said nandroid.
- This is one of the first things you should do when entering recovery. It can really save you some time and headache to have a nandroid on hand in case things do not go as planned.
Mounts & Storage
- Allows mounting of storage locations and allows wiping of those locations.
Advanced
- Miscellaneous options for your device.
+++++Go Back+++++
- Returns to the previous menu.
Also discovered was a Chinese developed ROM. Note how I said Chinese. It is fully flashable, and for the most part, functional. I don't necessarily recommend installing it as I haven't had the time to dig through it and determine what is actually included/changed.
Quens DX2 CHS ROM download:
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Mirror 2
Thanks for everything and happy developing!
*DISCLAIMER* You are at the consent of your device. If you choose to use, install, or follow any instruction obtained, it is at your will and is out of my jurisdiction of responsibility. You are responsible for your device and what you do to it.
c21johnson said:
Works great. I'm in recovery on my device right now. Unfortunately, no ROMs to install, but performs all other functions correctly.
Install APK, open it, and follow instructions listed
DOWNLOAD LINK HERE AFTER I SPAM 8 MESSAGES (sorry)
Head on over to DroidForums if you wish to download now.
If a mod could PM me, I'll provide download link and you can edit this post.
Here's to some X2 development!
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Just checked DroidForums and I don't see a thing. Exciting news. Where is it?
Here
droidforums.net/forum/droid-x2-hacks
/159304-x2-bootstrap-recovery-apk.html
I deserve no credit for developing this. I was picking through chinese websites when I stumbled upon it. It seems to be a modified Atrix 4G recovery that works on the Droid X2. Everything is in English and it works great.
Oh my goodness. Making a back up now. I just came in my pants.
And my post was deleted?!
I guess just message me for download link.
Unsure. I received no PM pertaining to an explanation why it has been removed. I'll post it here once my count allows.
1 more... Apology for spam. First post will be updated shortly with download.
EDIT: Original updated. If a mod wouldn't mind cleaning up this thread of my spam, I'd appreciate it.
c21johnson said:
Works great. I'm in recovery on my device right now. Unfortunately, no ROMs to install, but performs all other functions correctly.
Install APK, open it, and follow instructions listed
DOWNLOAD HERE!
Here's to some X2 development!
Also, could a mod edit title "Boostrap" to "Bootstrap"? Thanks.
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I'll be releasing the legit one soon...
ericerk said:
I'll be releasing the legit one soon...
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Please define the differences between what you have and what has been released here. This one works flawlessly to all of my testing. I have flashed a ROM and it worked great.
For those wondering, it got removed from DroidForums because it APPARENTLY has affiliation with p3, and they were unsure whether or not this was the most stable version in development. I say apparently because I, personally, do not believe he was involved with this APK.
I have tried using this and it does not work. You can try for yourself if you like. If you see my previous post I have linked back to the thread that it supposedly came from and Eric also confirms this isn't legit.
Seeing as it doesn't work I would define this as not being legit.
Please post screens as I am unable to get it to work. The custom recovery that was provided in the link was for the Atrix.
Thank you for posting Johnson!
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I really don't deserve thanks, but thank you. All I did was poke through some chinese and discover the download. I am working on the screens. I assure you that this is working for me and I have successfully flashed a ROM from the same chinese website.
What kind of rom was this? Can you post it too?
So is this what gets us past the so called "locked bootloader"? Custom roms from here on?
The ROM is titled "Quens_DX2_CHS_update_signed" You should be able to find it using Google. I'd rather not post it because I don't exactly know the contents of this ROM. All I know is that it made my phone extremely chinese. It installed a few chinese APKs, replaced the original keyboard with a chinese/english alternative (that is actually extremely nice), and appeared to have changed the LCD density. I didn't do any deep digging as a few things have come up this evening that have taken me away from the computer.
I am going to SBF the phone, and do it all over again while hopefully providing screenshots, and then I'll also be able to tell the exact changes of this ROM. But do note, this ROM installed flawlessly.
If a video is what everyone is wanting, I will have one uploaded to YouTube hopefully by 10pm EST.
Works great. Did a backup successfully.
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We simply just seem to be getting mixed reviews pertaining this APK. I know most people already realize this, but you must be root.
When I installed nAa's port recently published for our Mini Pro's, I noticed there was no way to use Market, register a Google account, or use any of the Google services that comes by default on most ROM's. This is because Google Apps are protected by copyright, so Cyanogen decided to wipe them from their official ROM. This can be easily solved by flashing them, and although this is very simple and easy, I found that there isn't much talking about this. Also, I saw there was some people asking and getting no answer, so I'd like to share this. Yes, flamers, even if it is REALLY easy or whatever you may say.
First of all, click this link. Here, you will always have the lastest version of the package, so don't worry about the dates. Then, scroll down and click the Download link, like this:
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Note: Ignore the other downloads. EDIT: Unless you want other versions of Android. In that case, go to the bottom of this post.
You will get a file called "gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip". Well, just flash that (Install as any other Custom ROM -DON'T WIPE-) and then, when you turn on the phone, you will get the default setup where Google configures your account and download Google Apps such as Market.
Hope this can help someone c:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Times goes on, and technology advances at insane ratios. Ice Cream Sandwich's CyanogenMod version is here, and so are its Google Apps. We, on the X10 Mini Pro community, have actually the option to install ports of this great Android mod on our phones thanks to the awesome developers we have. Some of us, like me, still decline to use CM9 or ICS ports (In my case, because of the awesome stability and every-day use of the Gingerbread ROMs out there), and thus you should know:
-If you are going to use an Ice Cream Sandwich(4.x) ROM, you should download the CyanogenMod 9 Google apps version.
-If not, if you still preffer to use a Gingerbread(2.3.x)-based environment, download the CyanogenMod 7 Google apps version, the one on the screenshot above on this post.
*I don't know your reasons, but if you would like to keep using an even earlier version, I'll list them for you:
Froyo(2.2) ROM, CyanogenMod 6 (Tiny version for our Mimmi -x10 Mini Pro-) is for you.
Eclair(2.1) is CyanogenMod 5 (Tiny version for Mimmi)
Donut (1.6) is CyanogenMod 4 (Tiny version for Mimmi)
Read ALL in nAa first post in MiniCM7 Rom thread. Look at instructions.
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It just says "Flash gapps", it doesnt explain much further and that's what kept me stuck a bit. That is why I wrote this. Not the GREAT guide but will save some minutes of research to some people...
And there is a download link too ;-)
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I think if we read carefully nAa said at his post we got no problem for gapps. From 1st flash until now I have no problem on it
Thanks!
There were android ics 4 apps too on the list. have you tried any of them? Just curious.
kinung said:
I think if we read carefully nAa said at his post we got no problem for gapps. From 1st flash until now I have no problem on it
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agree! i have got no problem with nAa ROM
youthisbaka said:
agree! i have got no problem with nAa ROM
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Ok, it's great you didn't had problems but there is still people that have or had, like me or TommyLee. Think about them too
I installed the gapps over my rom, but gmail is still missing, what can i do?
s0ftcorn said:
I installed the gapps over my rom, but gmail is still missing, what can i do?
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Lol, market xd Not all GApps are on that package, just the basic ones. Every other Google App you need, you should download it from the market individually.
i cant. The market app doesnt show gmail and through the "web browser" market on my pc it says my device is incompatible.
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Solution: http://gmail.droidload.org/
s0ftcorn said:
i cant. The market app doesnt show gmail and through the "web browser" market on my pc it says my device is incompatible.
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Solution: http://gmail.droidload.org/
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Describe in detail your problem so I can add it to the main thread c:
I have a bit of a n00b side question i'm afraid. I've flashed a ROM which I love but how do I selectively flash gapps, the Nexus 4 comes without the native calendar, email etc apps, but if I flash the latest gapps these are flashed back onto the device (obviously). What is the best approach get this ROM with the latest Google services apps and not AOSP apps, I want Chrome, Camera, Calendar etc. Should I just not flash gapps and use Titanium back and backup user + system apps or just flash the ROM and then download them from the play store?
Thank you nico, Now i understand why gapp exists!
nico444164 said:
When I installed nAa's port recently published for our Mini Pro's, I noticed there was no way to use Market, register a Google account, or use any of the Google services that comes by default on most ROM's. This is because Google Apps are protected by copyright, so Cyanogen decided to wipe them from their official ROM. This can be easily solved by flashing them, and although this is very simple and easy, I found that there isn't much talking about this. Also, I saw there was some people asking and getting no answer, so I'd like to share this. Yes, flamers, even if it is REALLY easy or whatever you may say.
First of all, click this link. Here, you will always have the lastest version of the package, so don't worry about the dates. Then, scroll down and click the Download link, like this:
Note: Ignore the other downloads. EDIT: Unless you want other versions of Android. In that case, go to the bottom of this post.
You will get a file called "gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip". Well, just flash that (Install as any other Custom ROM -DON'T WIPE-) and then, when you turn on the phone, you will get the default setup where Google configures your account and download Google Apps such as Market.
Hope this can help someone c:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Times goes on, and technology advances at insane ratios. Ice Cream Sandwich's CyanogenMod version is here, and so are its Google Apps. We, on the X10 Mini Pro community, have actually the option to install ports of this great Android mod on our phones thanks to the awesome developers we have. Some of us, like me, still decline to use CM9 or ICS ports (In my case, because of the awesome stability and every-day use of the Gingerbread ROMs out there), and thus you should know:
-If you are going to use an Ice Cream Sandwich(4.x) ROM, you should download the CyanogenMod 9 Google apps version.
-If not, if you still preffer to use a Gingerbread(2.3.x)-based environment, download the CyanogenMod 7 Google apps version, the one on the screenshot above on this post.
*I don't know your reasons, but if you would like to keep using an even earlier version, I'll list them for you:
Froyo(2.2) ROM, CyanogenMod 6 (Tiny version for our Mimmi -x10 Mini Pro-) is for you.
Eclair(2.1) is CyanogenMod 5 (Tiny version for Mimmi)
Donut (1.6) is CyanogenMod 4 (Tiny version for Mimmi)
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What's mean of MD5?
You will get a file called "gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip". Well, just flash that (Install as any other Custom ROM -DON'T WIPE-) and then, when you turn on the phone, you will get the default setup where Google configures your account and download Google Apps such as Market.
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I followed instructions from a youtube video and installed CyanogenMod 9 on my HTC explorer. Before that I rooted my phone and wiped out factory cache, dalvik cache etc. I also installed one of the gapps-ics-xxxxxxxx-signed.zip (do not remember the datestamp) in the recovery mode by selecting the zip file from mounted USB storage card. Now how should I get back my backed up apps/data and google play to install more ?
N.B.; I took back up using Titanium Backup prior to taking all these steps.
Thanks in advance for any help in this regard.
Regards,
Sachin.
Thanks Nico,
Almost 2 years later this is still useful info. My first custom Rom install since honeycomb tablet and I had know idea how to flash gApps. Should have guessed from term "flash" that you use recovery but there seems to be a dearth of details. Your post was first google hit.
Sorry for the late responses, I had totally forgotten about this thread! I don't actually know if this will be useful for the ones who asked the questions, but anyways I'll answer them here in case someone else needs them.
iflyer said:
Thanks Nico,
Almost 2 years later this is still useful info. My first custom Rom install since honeycomb tablet and I had know idea how to flash gApps. Should have guessed from term "flash" that you use recovery but there seems to be a dearth of details. Your post was first google hit.
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Wow, didn't expected to get first place on Google haha Thanks for the appreciation. Yeah, it is not that hard, but I had little trouble doing it while I was new. It's important to understand not to wipe again to flash gapps also!
sachinbhatt said:
I followed instructions from a youtube video and installed CyanogenMod 9 on my HTC explorer. Before that I rooted my phone and wiped out factory cache, dalvik cache etc. I also installed one of the gapps-ics-xxxxxxxx-signed.zip (do not remember the datestamp) in the recovery mode by selecting the zip file from mounted USB storage card. Now how should I get back my backed up apps/data and google play to install more ?
N.B.; I took back up using Titanium Backup prior to taking all these steps.
Thanks in advance for any help in this regard.
Regards,
Sachin.
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It depends on how you backed them up on Titanium. Maybe you did a full system backup or just app-per-app backup. If you did a full System backup, try to restore only Data, look into options, custom restore, something like that, there's probably an option there to do that -I usually don't use Titanium haha-. If you did the app-per-app, just look into the list of apps, go to the bottom of the list, and there should appear the apps you backed up, tap on them and restore them with their respective data.
BTW, for the next time, I suggest doing a backup from the Recovery menu, and then do a custom restore > restore Data. Data is where your personal stuff is saved, so no system files will be affected. It may pass down some bugs or troubles because of incompatibility between your backed up ROM and your new one, but normally that doesn't happen.
Laraleo said:
What's mean of MD5?
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MD5 is just a file that makes sure your file is not corrupt. If you flashed a corrupt file, you could mess up your phone entirely without any chance to turn it back, so it is important, but you don't have to care about it because it gets checked by the phone itself.
mikeparkie said:
I have a bit of a n00b side question i'm afraid. I've flashed a ROM which I love but how do I selectively flash gapps, the Nexus 4 comes without the native calendar, email etc apps, but if I flash the latest gapps these are flashed back onto the device (obviously). What is the best approach get this ROM with the latest Google services apps and not AOSP apps, I want Chrome, Camera, Calendar etc. Should I just not flash gapps and use Titanium back and backup user + system apps or just flash the ROM and then download them from the play store?
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I think you can get the APK for specific apps inside of the ZIP file that you download from Cyanogen, but I don't know if you can just install them right away. If you want to try, just extract the files, delete the APKs of the apps you don't want, and compile it again.
Even though, you actually HAVE to install Google Apps because you need, for example, the Play Store. There's no problem though with having both Google and Nexus apps (Which I think should be the same ones, being the Nexus like the "official" Google phones), I am pretty sure you can install all of them without getting original ones replaced and then deactivate the ones you don't want to use on the phone's Settings, in the Application Manager.
I hope my answers someday help someone. Regards, Nico.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps
Version Package
CM 11 20140606
Download: Torrent or via It Vends, AFH
md5: d840e20fba6f0e2b85d1aebe493a88fa
Screen
Hello. Scratched if the screen on the device that?
Hello i am new user from Bulgaria and i have Prestigio PAP4040 Duo with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch.Can I flash my phone with the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and how can i choose the right ROM for my phone.Is the Jelly Bean going well?Sorry for the BAD English.
I have the same device
demoncho87 said:
Hello i am new user from Bulgaria and i have Prestigio PAP4040 Duo with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch.Can I flash my phone with the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and how can i choose the right ROM for my phone.Is the Jelly Bean going well?Sorry for the BAD English.
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Phone is very good and cheap. I've been using it for a while. So far no luck rooting or modifying it.
Any helo would be apreciated.
THX
If anyone would like to know, I've managed to root the phone using following "n00b" steps:
1. Step
- download, install and run SuperOneClick v2.3.3.
- make sure you have USB debugging mode on
- plug in USB cable and click root.
- the program will ask you to install drivers.
- install them even if they are not signatured by Microsoft.
- after you installed all the drivers, restart computer
2. Step
- download and install this http://www.4shared.com/dir/RR8GM4vj/_online.html
- run runme.bat
- choose 1) Normal
- follow the instructions
- make sure you hit restore button on your device when prompted
- phone will reboot twice, don't worry
Enjoy your rooted device!!!
Credits to bin4ry for creating the method.
If you like my post, thank me
I have rooted my phone using this Android_4.0.4_mtk6575_Alps.ICS.MP.V2.2_ROOT. It`s easy and i have no problems with it.But I want to change my stock rom with 4.1 Jelly Bean but i don`t know is my phone will run Jelly Bean?
there is no working recovery on 4040 know yet
there isn no working jb or any coustom rom know to me that works on 4040
but if you want you can track update packages while downloading upgrade
and download flash tool drivers service manual and clean stock rom with version 1.0.10 it works much better then stock with upgrade.zip via ota i case off system crash while modding
new info
must say that stock rom with updates was terrible with rom nr PAP4040DUO_20121101_V1.0.10 mine GPS is much better. Before update there was a 64 -70 feet, now take a look gps i worth using
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When I check for System update there was one and when i download it and run it my phone turn off and go to recovery and starts to install the update but when it goes to 1/3 from 100% it shows some Error in system\media\bootanimation.zip and some ****s after that and can`t install.Do you know why and how i fix it?
demoncho87 said:
When I check for System update there was one and when i download it and run it my phone turn off and go to recovery and starts to install the update but when it goes to 1/3 from 100% it shows some Error in system\media\bootanimation.zip and some ****s after that and can`t install.Do you know why and how i fix it?
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Every update package via ota have a list of correct checksum of files or a part of it you must put orginal file then do update i had this same error with build.prop with old one update have happy end
WRaven512 said:
Every update package via ota have a list of correct checksum of files or a part of it you must put orginal file then do update i had this same error with build.prop with old one update have happy end
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You may right but i don`t have backup of the original bootanimation.zip. I have tried to Reset to factory but with no sucsess.
demoncho87 said:
You may right but i don`t have backup of the original bootanimation.zip. I have tried to Reset to factory but with no sucsess.
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let see i will upload my own backup off system folder this is a clean clean version off system folder before rooting and any mod, may some time to upload
then take it in safe place and make credits
uploading on this link may take 16 min tu upload
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11070101/system.7z
and this is a file with i have from prestigio server
maunal +drivers + service rom +and software to make a clean phone
here is the link upload may take a while
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11070101/PAP4040DUO_20121101_V1.0.10.7z
please take all links to a safe server a don want to use my dropbox limit to expire because this are large files and a have a more then one android device and modded firmware which I am sharing
Sorry for my pour english BTW I'm now just a little bit drunk
and this is rooting tool for 4040 which i was using
it also make a bcp of a rom befor mod
make a soft root and bcp and then install root with this tool
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11070101/MTKdroidTools.7z
Thanks a lot i restore my original rom.THANKS!!!!You are great!
There is cwm ported by Croatian guy. It works I've tested it.
http://translate.google.com/transla...//forum.pcekspert.com/showthread.php?t=240504
Just a quick update
I'll put my ClockWork Mod builds for PAP4300 and PAP4040 to my server. Can't post any links here yet, so be sure to check the link from t830mc's previous post.
For now, only 2 quick builds made using kitchen plugin for mt6575 are available.
This is all pre-alpha, not mounting anything properly, so it's pretty much useless for end users.
However, adb works fine for me (tested only on PAP4040), so I can mount and do what's needed.
I'm testing things for model 4040 myself, but can't test for model 4300 because I don't have that device, so be sure to let us all know if it works or not.
1.0.09 update
could someone upload update 1.0.09 ? i currently have version 1.0.08 and OTA offers me 1.0.10, but it tells that update.zip is invalid when i try to update, so i guess i need to update 1.0.09 first
Hello, can someone please refute the fact that this phone does not work on applications that use google maps: Meteor, Everytrail, TripJournal, Geocaching (official), etc.?
Support Prestigio me referring to the producers of these programs.
One of the programmers wrote me that the problem is in the poor implementation of Android, which must be repaired by Prestigio.
So a vicious circle and I do not work on this phone programs that use Google Maps. One user malfunction layers above the map also confirmed.
Thanks
Root
Android 4.0.4
PAP4040DUO20121101.V1.0.10
Guess what I did on 4040
Sent from my PAP4040_DUO using xda app-developers app
europoint said:
Hello, can someone please refute the fact that this phone does not work on applications that use google maps: Meteor, Everytrail, TripJournal, Geocaching (official), etc.?
Support Prestigio me referring to the producers of these programs.
One of the programmers wrote me that the problem is in the poor implementation of Android, which must be repaired by Prestigio.
So a vicious circle and I do not work on this phone programs that use Google Maps. One user malfunction layers above the map also confirmed.
Thanks
Root
Android 4.0.4
PAP4040DUO20121101.V1.0.10
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There is a bug in system folder just copy two files from frameworks to framework dir and reboot
Sent from my PAP4040_DUO using xda app-developers app
Many thanks, it works. :good:
Another problem:
How to install "Google Play services" com.google.android.gms (for example, needed to log on to YouTube or the functioning of the app My Tracks)?
Installation of "services" always ends up error message:
Incompatible with other applications that use the same shared Memberlist ID.
(The procedure described here did not help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219029)
Thank you.
hmm I did not notice this issue before you get this issue when you will get latest update from play store . Now when i have a custom version of a rom and i have instaled youtube in /system/app, and i just removed update,
this is orginal youtube apk or not but it works fine
just clear data and uninstall current youtube.apk and install this one or push it to to system and DONT UPDATE IT
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11070101/com.google.android.youtube-2.apk
also you may try older ver of my tracks and try if it works, Prestigio must do a fast update of this error but i think they are to busy with mk6577 and mk6575 will be left alone
Thank you, Youtube now works.
Still, I can not install "Google Play services" (com.google.android.gms) that are needed to run "My Tracks" (com.google.android.maps.mytracks).
Installation of "services" always ends up error message: Incompatible with other applications that use the same shared Memberlist ID.
In the file "/data/system/packages.xml" is nothing (com.google.android.gms) I could erase.
Thank you.
Can anybody test SDXC 64GB card on this phone?
Can anybody test SDXC 64GB card on this phone?
Prestigio claims that this phone suports SDHC and SDXC standards up to 32 GB.
But SDHC standard is up to 32GB and SDXC starts from 32GB up to 2 TB.
So my question is maybe they did not have 64 GB SDXC card to test
I just installed the 2.1 update on my child's Nabi 2. I would like to root it so that she could have some of the apps in the Google Play Store. Can I use Nabi Lab 2 to root it, or has there been an update since then? I download Nabi Lab 2, and it said in the instructions that I needed to be on version 1.9.37 so I was afraid to use it. Any information on how to root my Nabi 2 with the latest update on it would be greatly appreciated.
nabimom said:
I just installed the 2.1 update on my child's Nabi 2. I would like to root it so that she could have some of the apps in the Google Play Store. Can I use Nabi Lab 2 to root it, or has there been an update since then? I download Nabi Lab 2, and it said in the instructions that I needed to be on version 1.9.37 so I was afraid to use it. Any information on how to root my Nabi 2 with the latest update on it would be greatly appreciated.
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I guess the short answer is no you cannot use Nabi Lab, or any other program right now, to take a stock Nabi at 2.1.27 and install root and gapps.
The more descriptive version is: There is ~504MB of space where the ROM, root, and gapps(with Google Play) need to go. The 2.1.27 install takes I think around 497MB, root is small but uses ~1M, Gapps uses maybe ~40M. That puts ~538MB into what can only hold ~504MB. Basically it doesn't all fit.
There hasn't really been a consensus on what is the best method to work around this. The easiest is to delete some kids applications and use that space for Gapps. For example the Wings software(apks) is close to 100MB. Deleting that gives more then enough space, but it's not optimal for those that have kids that want Wings. It is by far the best bang for the buck. 2 huge files. A lot of the other kids software is 3-5MB, and you have to delete 8 or 9 of them.
The general premise would be:
Stock tablet on 2.1.27
Use NabiLab/or whatever to Install TWRP and then MAKE A BACKUP!
Install Root
In Android use a Root file explorer such as ES File Explorer(I think it's still downloadable on the Nabi store/Amazon) and delete some apps in /system/vendor/apps
Use TWRP/Nabilab to install Gapps.
OR
Stock tablet on 2.1.27
Use NabiLab/or whatever to Install TWRP and then MAKE A BACKUP!
Use TWRP file manager to delete some apps in /system/vendor/apps
Use TWRP/Nabilab to install Root and Gapps.
If that sounds like something you want to try but need more detail on exactly how let us know.
mehtuus just made a beta version of ROOT installer for Nabi that should remove Wings automatically. Easier then the by hand method, it's beta but he does good work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172843&highlight=nabi
Thanks
Thanks so much for the quick reply. You gave me some great information. Do you think I should go ahead and root it or would it be better to wait a little while until more info is known about this issue?
nabimom said:
Thanks so much for the quick reply. You gave me some great information. Do you think I should go ahead and root it or would it be better to wait a little while until more info is known about this issue?
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Really depends on how much you would miss Wings. I think we will make a way to keep Wings. Just haven't got it there yet. It's not so much an issue, as it is: will you miss Wings app?
Can't get TWRP to work
I'm endlessly frustrated, and I'm hoping there is just some stupid little thing I'm overlooking.
Have an older Nabi 2. Rooted fine, Gapps working fine, great.
Have a newer Nabi 2 for my older child. I CANNOT cannot cannot get TWRP to install or work. I have the ADB drivers installed. It's recognized in the device manager. Nabi is connected. PDAnet is installed properly. ADB debugging is on. This is a brand new stock Nabi 2, version 2.1. I just keep getting the stupid dead red exclamation point android dude. I've used every method I have found on this site. NabiLab is what I used for the older Nabi with no problems. Example:
I run NabiLab. Device is detected, plugged in. Go to install recovery and root. It gets to the "Press enter when you see text on the screen after Nabi logo" and then the Nabi just gets stuck on the logo screen, indicating the drivers aren't installed. But they ARE installed. I'm about to throw this against the wall. I can reboot the device with the power and up keys and the "text on the screen" does appear, but it just goes to the dead android afterward. Can anyone help?
I'd be also interested in figuring out the definitive way to root and stick on gapps on this with the latest update.
Archon810 said:
I'd be also interested in figuring out the definitive way to root and stick on gapps on this with the latest update.
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It's pretty messy. Everyone seems to be rolling with the "delete Wings" way, but it haphazard and confusing to almost everyone. I'm still up in the air for a way to make an automated script for those that aren't technical and would like a one click solution.
Funny timing I just finished writing a post on my blog about it.
http://nabtabhacks.com/
I am really confused about rooting my son's Nabi 2. Everyone says remove wings and it should be able to root, but I did that and still can't root it. Just curios if it is possible because I read a report that said there was software in the 2.1 update to stop people from rooting it. I've been going at this since noon and tried everyway I could find and it still doesn't work.
I'm not able to remove wings for some reason it cannot find it :/
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Code:
rm: can't remove '/system/vendor/app/fuhu_WingsChallenge.apk': No such file or directory
rm: can't remove '/system/vendor/app/fuhu_WingsUniversity.apk': No such file or directory
zyphex said:
I'm not able to remove wings for some reason it cannot find it :/
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Code:
rm: can't remove '/system/vendor/app/fuhu_WingsChallenge.apk': No such file or directory
rm: can't remove '/system/vendor/app/fuhu_WingsUniversity.apk': No such file or directory
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look in
data/addon_res/vendor/app
hth
If your only wanting a few gapps, and not full root there is a simple method.
Using your google chrome browser on your PC, download and install apk downloader extension for browser. Use any google account info from any rooted device to register with apk downloader. Then go to play store on browser, search for app u need, then instead of hitting install, click the apk downloader extension button in toolbar. It will download the apk to your PC. Then simply transfer the apk file to your nabi.
Hope this helps.
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pictures are .PNG screenshots of JRummys' Root Check - verifies Root & Xposed Modules **(XPrivacy) installed. -- side note, don't use xprivacy on Lollipop yet. Its' high on a short list for causing a memory leak I'd dealt with.
Samsung GRAND Prime - SM-G530R4 - LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOL2
Root (SuperSU v2.65) // XPOSED Framework (v80.0 Lollipop) // FlashFire (v0.27 BETA)
More than willing to write up a full guide, however all of the instructions can be found right here on XDA, and I was just so thrilled to find a way to install Xposed, let alone a working (albeit beta) Zip flash utility.
Will void warranty.
Root Device w. CF-Auto-Root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
Find listing for: LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOF5 - this is the only G530R4 listing.
Samsung | SM-G530R4 | gprimelteusc | MSM8916 | LMY47X.G530R4TYU1AOF5 | 5.1.1
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-Follow the XDA forum link above, then onward again to Chainfires' CF-Auto-Root Repository @ https :// autoroot.chainfire.eu
-This is the only firmware listed for the G530R4 device, it WILL work with any available Lollipop 5.1.1 firmware for the G530R4, use Odin tool included with CF-Auto-Root to flash.
-For me, this method did NOT restore stock recovery.img -- although I *think* it was because of KNOX / SELinux; either way it is a non-issue after FlashFire is installed next.
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Install XPOSED Framework w. - *Must* be done manually via custom recovery (not available for G530R4 to my knowledge) OR by using FlashFire v0.27 BETA
FlashFire v0.27 BETA *Required*- http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
- Do not proceed without this application.
-This tool is required to replace the function otherwise filled by a custom recovery capable of flashing .ZIP files directly to the device, from the device.
-MUST- Sign up for beta testing, to install the FlashFire beta APK this worked for me on the first try
- Note: FlashFire action queue will have a warning about Samsung write protection possibly causing issues if the Stock ROM is custom modified (i.e. such as after Rooting with CF-Auto-Root; this did NOT give me any problems; also, I did not change ANY default settings within FlashFire.
- Note: AFTER YOU FLASH THE XPOSED .ZIP the first boot will take much longer than usual, entire flash & boot took ~15 minutes for me.
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Xposed Installer APK http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440
-Download either from PC or device; and install the APK on device
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[UNOFFICIAL][5.1.1/6][v80.0][11 Feb]Xposed for Samsung Lollipop/Marshmallow - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
XPOSED v80.0 SDK22 ARMv7 -
-The .ZIP file you want is "xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip" listed at the bottom of OP.
-Download .ZIP file and place it on the SD card of your device. Use FlashFire to flash the ZIP (I did not change ANY setting from default within FlashFire, follow all directions as specified for XPOSED installer, several appropriately timed reboots are required.
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-- Afterwards, be sure to download all of Chainfires' apps (they're all awesome) and donate.
-- The developer who ported Xposed v80.0 to Lollipop 5.1.1, wanam also has several Xposed Modules & apps worth checking out
-- And of course thanks to rovo89 for Xposed in the first place
Thanks a lot for this tutorial! Flashed Xposed on my SM-G530AZ with no problems at all
THANKS!
I appreciate this post a lot, because I guess nobody has a G530R except us and a few others. I find this strange, because you can get USCellular from WalMart with this phone for a little over 100$ and it is only 45$/month for a decent amount of data (and is unlimited after). Anyway, just wanted to thank you for this and ask a few questions.
I was wondering if you have any suggestions or any tips for backing up, to prevent data loss. I used ADB to create a backup that way, but don't know what way is best. I don't care about time and am used to command line, so that isn't an issue. I just don't know Android OS well enough or the backup systems to know what is going to create a complete backup. I was trying Flashify, but am confused about what it is exactly saving and what is needed to restore. I want to make several backups. 1 complete (all apps included) and 1 just the OS. I don't know what is necessary for just the OS and want to make sure that I don't softbrick my phone. I was thinking the backup I made with ADB would be sufficient, but don't know if that covers the AOS. I also want to keep an OS backup on my phone and want to make it as small as necessary, to save space and keep in on my sd card. I don't know which is the better route to go and how restoring works with Flashify, since TWRP and CWD don't work. Do I always need to use Odin or ADB? What is the difference between those? Any help would be greatly appreciated... ESPECIALLY, since, like I said earlier, nobody has this phone. Also, I don't know if I should use the newer versions of Xposed or not. I have heard that they need supporting software and want to keep it simple. Do you know any good rooted-apps? What Antivirus do you recommend after rooting? I have it narrowed down to Bitdefender, avast, 360, CM Security, Kaspersky, or Norton. I believe I am going with Bitdefender, due to the free version being comparable to paid versions of the others. I am great with computers, but want to learn all I can before moving forward. I thank you for helping me with rooting the phone! I have other OS Copies and don't know how to tell if they are good or not... Is there a way? Will flashing them possibly softbrick or even hardbrick my phone if they are wrong? It is just so complicated with a Samsung and having a USCellular phone, since I am also worried about losing my prepaid service and having to buy a new one (if I accidentally clear their info). Finally, are there any apps you recommend for improving performance? I pride myself in boosting Windows this way, but have no clue when it comes to phones. All of this is an attempt to get the virtual gyroscope module to work, so I can play some decent VR games (since they require gyroscope and the ones that don't have crappy graphics). Please let me know if there are any knowledge base resources specific to this phone or any apps, rooting kits, rom apps, or custom recovery programs that are out there that you use. I would greatly appreciate it! ... sorry for droneing, but I am just so excited to find someone else using this phone! TYVM for what you already have done!
Hi guy great looking post I've been searching for a guy like this but Google always points me to g530h or some other model do u have a working custom recovery as well I can't find one and can't port one to save my life I'm at work but I'll try this as soon as I'm home
nick.squatta.reynolds said:
I appreciate this post a lot, because I guess nobody has a G530R except us and a few others. I find this strange, because you can get USCellular from WalMart with this phone for a little over 100$ and it is only 45$/month for a decent amount of data (and is unlimited after). Anyway, just wanted to thank you for this and ask a few questions.
I was wondering if you have any suggestions or any tips for backing up, to prevent data loss. I used ADB to create a backup that way, but don't know what way is best. I don't care about time and am used to command line, so that isn't an issue. I just don't know Android OS well enough or the backup systems to know what is going to create a complete backup. I was trying Flashify, but am confused about what it is exactly saving and what is needed to restore. I want to make several backups. 1 complete (all apps included) and 1 just the OS. I don't know what is necessary for just the OS and want to make sure that I don't softbrick my phone. I was thinking the backup I made with ADB would be sufficient, but don't know if that covers the AOS. I also want to keep an OS backup on my phone and want to make it as small as necessary, to save space and keep in on my sd card. I don't know which is the better route to go and how restoring works with Flashify, since TWRP and CWD don't work. Do I always need to use Odin or ADB? What is the difference between those? Any help would be greatly appreciated... ESPECIALLY, since, like I said earlier, nobody has this phone. Also, I don't know if I should use the newer versions of Xposed or not. I have heard that they need supporting software and want to keep it simple. Do you know any good rooted-apps? What Antivirus do you recommend after rooting? I have it narrowed down to Bitdefender, avast, 360, CM Security, Kaspersky, or Norton. I believe I am going with Bitdefender, due to the free version being comparable to paid versions of the others. I am great with computers, but want to learn all I can before moving forward. I thank you for helping me with rooting the phone! I have other OS Copies and don't know how to tell if they are good or not... Is there a way? Will flashing them possibly softbrick or even hardbrick my phone if they are wrong? It is just so complicated with a Samsung and having a USCellular phone, since I am also worried about losing my prepaid service and having to buy a new one (if I accidentally clear their info). Finally, are there any apps you recommend for improving performance? I pride myself in boosting Windows this way, but have no clue when it comes to phones. All of this is an attempt to get the virtual gyroscope module to work, so I can play some decent VR games (since they require gyroscope and the ones that don't have crappy graphics). Please let me know if there are any knowledge base resources specific to this phone or any apps, rooting kits, rom apps, or custom recovery programs that are out there that you use. I would greatly appreciate it! ... sorry for droneing, but I am just so excited to find someone else using this phone! TYVM for what you already have done!
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I know I'm probably a couple years to late to answer your question I just couldn't help myself... First of all since you would be familiar with flashfire to complete this guide that is what you Should use to take your back-ups since it will take everyone of the backups you listed plus it will let you choose the format whether it be .img. zip .tar etc
Second antivirus I honestly don't run one and don't know many people who do on their modded phones.
Third since you followed the guide of The OP and run Xposed greenify and amplify are musts for battery performance I also personally love luckypatcher and if you play Google Play games you will too...
Also if you know computers as well as you say you do their are many guides how to create a TWRP or CWM recovery here on XDA so you could always just make one for this phone.... The only reason there isn't one is most likely because a developer hasn't got sold of this phone seeing as how u.s. cellular is such a small company... Sorry if this was for nothing I just felt like I wanted to put in my two cents