I tried to flash latest rom from Asus website to my new Zenfone C because it had a weird issue, it came the user interface in taiwanesse, but when trying to change to english, it stayed in taiwanesse, so I wasnt able to setup it in first place.
Then, it came to my mind to flash the latest rom, and I used this guide in absence of a Zenfone C guide for flashing:
http://en.zenfoneasus.com/zenfone-recovering-returning-stock-rom-downgrade-clean-update-guide/
I did all the steps listed there first, and then tried the steps but with the red marked steps, flashing the dnx and ifwi also, no result.
The problem is that now im stuck in a bootloop, and cant advance from there, the Asus logo stays there forever.
What happened during flashing is this:
When I sideloaded the update.zip containing latest rom from Asus website, it said:
-Installing update
-Device image SKU: ww
OTA image SKU: WW
and suddenly after that it restarted, showed a huge Intel Inside logo that I never saw and then went to the dead android image. After waiting a while, the phone restarts, this time only showing the Asus logo with the Intel Inside logo beneath it (not the Intel Inside logo only that I mentioned earlier), and stays there forever.
I dont know what else to do, I dont know if Im doing something wrong.
Were you ever able to fix the problem?
No, until now, no
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Solved!!!
Hey Spartan!
I was searching online about nexus 5 to buy one but I found something else randomly in an Indonesian blog and was able fix my phone! Hardly took about 15 minutes
I will be posting the solution soon... I hope you are still in need?
kkdevta said:
Hey Spartan!
I was searching online about nexus 5 to buy one but I found something else randomly in an Indonesian blog and was able fix my phone! Hardly took about 15 minutes
I will be posting the solution soon... I hope you are still in need?
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I still need the fix man, I will really appreciate the posting of the solution! thanks in advance!
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The Fix!
First Download: -
USB Drivers: http://www.asus.com/in/Phones/ZenFone_C_ZC451CG/HelpDesk_Download/
Asus Flash Tool v1.0.0.11: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7cZB2l2IKlKMENKUWlVaHJ3ZHM/view
Signed Rom zip image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B__oiYlSY-brdHFWMy1OWXNrajg/view
The Process: -
Get your phone to boot into fastboot mode by pressing [vol -] button and power button simultaneously for few seconds.
Connect to your PC and install USB drivers if not done already. The phone should show up as an "ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface" in the Device Manager.
Now, open ASUS Flash Tool :-
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
It should detect your phone with serial number and blue orb in front of it.
Select your phone model i.e. ZC451CG
Choose if you want to wipe data or not. I chose "Wipe Data" since I had everything backedup on asus web storage.
Click that box icon and browse for the signed zip image file you downloaded earlier.
Select your device on the ASUS flash Tool by clicking on the serial number like shown in the picture below.
( It had me scratch my head after one failed attempt because I didn't select it the first time! :silly
Click on the green start button, be patient, stay calm and cross your fingers. This could take 10-20minutes or so.:fingers-crossed:
If everything went well your phone should bootup to the welcome screen like the day 1 you got it.
Now, the zip image is quite old so after the initial setup the phone would prompt you with lots of system and app updates. Go with it and enjoy! :victory:
Lastly, don't be shy of pressing that " :good:Thanks! " button if this post helped you.
Thanks man, I will try tonight. Do you know if this works under Windows 8.1 64bits??. I see the screenshots are from windows 7.
Spartan Legionnaire said:
Thanks man, I will try tonight. Do you know if this works under Windows 8.1 64bits??. I see the screenshots are from windows 7.
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Hopefully it should, I did it on a Windows 7 Professional 64 bit machine.
The USB drivers you download has Windows 8 drivers in it. I think that's all that is needed.
Yeah, I will try it then, and report back, thanks again.
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kkdevta said:
First Download: -
USB Drivers: http://www.asus.com/in/Phones/ZenFone_C_ZC451CG/HelpDesk_Download/
Asus Flash Tool v1.0.0.11: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7cZB2l2IKlKMENKUWlVaHJ3ZHM/view
Signed Rom zip image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B__oiYlSY-brdHFWMy1OWXNrajg/view
The Process: -
Get your phone to boot into fastboot mode by pressing [vol -] button and power button simultaneously for few seconds.
Connect to your PC and install USB drivers if not done already. The phone should show up as an "ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface" in the Device Manager.
Now, open ASUS Flash Tool :-
It should detect your phone with serial number and blue orb in front of it.
Select your phone model i.e. ZC451CG
Choose if you want to wipe data or not. I chose "Wipe Data" since I had everything backedup on asus web storage.
Click that box icon and browse for the signed zip image file you downloaded earlier.
Select your device on the ASUS flash Tool by clicking on the serial number like shown in the picture below.
( It had me scratch my head after one failed attempt because I didn't select it the first time! :silly
Click on the green start button, be patient, stay calm and cross your fingers. This could take 10-20minutes or so.:fingers-crossed:
If everything went well your phone should bootup to the welcome screen like the day 1 you got it.
Now, the zip image is quite old so after the initial setup the phone would prompt you with lots of system and app updates. Go with it and enjoy! :victory:
Lastly, don't be shy of pressing that " :good:Thanks! " button if this post helped you.
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IT WORKEEEED!!!! I dont know how to thank you man!. Thank you so much, I was going to give up on this device!. Its working really well.
The only thing I came into trouble, was to install the USB drivers included in the Asus Flash Tool. I did the following (on Windows 8.1 64bits):
I disabled driver signature check first on windows.
I went to the USB drivers folder inside the ASUS Flash tool folder on Program Files.
I went here C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Flash Tool\Driver\USBDriverInstaller\devcon\x64
On that folder, there is a program called devcon.exe, right click on it, and select properties.
On compatibility tab select Run as Administrator, click ok.
After this, reinstall USB drivers by going to C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Flash Tool\Driver\USBDriverInstaller and here execute install_drivers.bat
Thats it, the phone now should be recognized by the Asus Flash Tool.
I always failed when downloading Signed Rom zip image.. Someone please provide mirror... Thanks
Tjecing said:
I always failed when downloading Signed Rom zip image.. Someone please provide mirror... Thanks
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Use a download manager like "free download manager" or something. I am on a slow network to re-upload it else where.
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Use a download manager like "free download manager" or something. I am on a slow network to re-upload it else where.
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I don't know how to thank You.. But thanks a lot you safe my days..
Can any one plz give me the link of any custom recovery for asus zenfone c.....i badly need it plz help me...thnks in advance.....plz give me..and tell me how to flash it.....
do you know where i can find the correct .raw file for asus zenfone 5 A501CG ? i use lollipop, i dont know if that's matter =s
Anyone help me When I press volume- and power, it can't enter to fastboot. And when I plug the cable, the flash tool can't detect it
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hello brother...can you help me...
my zenfone 5 a500cg has been softrick and bootloop to...
if i'm turn on my phone
logo asus and then usb logo and then dead again...
i can't log into fastboot(power on+vol up)..
but i can log into cwm philz...
i try flash via adb sideload but always error bla bla bla tmp/updated.zip
if i try other ROM always like this ( please upgrade to image 4.3 first)
i try xftsk but always windriver error( i am use notebook win7)
i try asus flashtool with .raw zip rom but my serial number error just 12345678abcdef...
if i click start always device not detect...
help me bro
disappear3896 said:
Anyone help me When I press volume- and power, it can't enter to fastboot. And when I plug the cable, the flash tool can't detect it
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power and volume up (+)
Spartan Legionnaire said:
IT WORKEEEED!!!! I dont know how to thank you man!. Thank you so much, I was going to give up on this device!. Its working really well.
The only thing I came into trouble, was to install the USB drivers included in the Asus Flash Tool. I did the following (on Windows 8.1 64bits):
I disabled driver signature check first on windows.
I went to the USB drivers folder inside the ASUS Flash tool folder on Program Files.
I went here C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Flash Tool\Driver\USBDriverInstaller\devcon\x64
On that folder, there is a program called devcon.exe, right click on it, and select properties.
On compatibility tab select Run as Administrator, click ok.
After this, reinstall USB drivers by going to C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Flash Tool\Driver\USBDriverInstaller and here execute install_drivers.bat
Thats it, the phone now should be recognized by the Asus Flash Tool.
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First and foremost, follow Spartan about how to deal with the driver install error. Read above. Second, those are the links for the raw images:
ww_A500CG_3.23.40.60_20150630.raw and many other phones. It was posted by thanhthuy. 500CG Lollipop: https://mega.nz/#!jwBDUKzJ!x3VD9VJrMe0CBs353DVnXlHr2dHQXepjcqtrR0gQDdU
500CG kitkat:
https://mega.co.nz/#!H8YkyLba!4Ye52JKAjzogGRVvCx2r9XoJIhou_uY3z6YH1xBges8
400CG 6.6.3 - https://mega.co.nz/#!HoRRnLCL!CV-iCMEUgRd_LwDc4QgNkevxKIGOKtFGDYrytt59EVE
400CG 7.3.3 - https://mega.co.nz/#!G8hRwYqR!Eu_l6r_6QSbhjID-MtYQU3v0q0voQ0GYkFeayy-3MFI
451CG: https://mega.co.nz/#!794U1TpT!rermqclZOpPKcYZY8z2YezUkQE-MWjYJgqyKMUAjYDo
600cg Kitkat: https://mega.co.nz/#!S1wlnYhC!doCPvf7ukeEFStcJPgqaEViE5oiHb_hpGSGnIh3n1IQ
Here for 600cg lollipop: https://mega.co.nz/#!3p4wBQAY!KUx26zaGdCBU6CGa4g68zT_iX9NxmIQCUvHiolfa_Oo
ZE550ML Lollipop 40.23 : https://mega.co.nz/#!HgBSySZA!EOxpsmPvHgCfl-9jUVRAv624Uq9LG4uvxuN83j6-P-k
ZE550ML Lollipop 40.40: https://mega.co.nz/#!P4RmXIwb!-xrDe8AYXdprZgUG4Ehs8fLNHhrdKpXdmaV3FBWPC_0
ZE551ML Lollipop: https://mega.co.nz/#!i4JRAQDR!9DzxtSd1oxDuCV6oc0rEhm-1sF4SA-94YPG9fLVw_lw
Source using Google cache (Vietnamese): http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:w5AS-N1JrAoJ:zenphoneviet.com/threads/all-zen-stock-rom-firmware-kk-l-update-hang-tuan-chay-bang-asus-flash-tool.7066/+&cd=1
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Those raw files are extremely difficult to find so if you pretend to have any of those phones i recommend to download. It works easily if you have fastboot. If you only have adb i did not saw working but i am trying.
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If you try to do that under adb they give a serial number mistake.
4 days trying to solve this bootloop using adb. At least one person here saved his phone with the raw links i found using google webcache in this vietnamese link so it was worth it. Looks like i will need to lose 40 days sending to Asus in Sao Paulo. What a hell folks, those asus firmwares are really crap. Set a great hardware for set poor software.
why my phone does not give any reaction when press power button+vol
I had same problem but different situation....I tried to make an experiment by changing systemui and I had done it with a wrong step .lucky I make a backup and tried to recover it.
But Things get worst when it failed to backupbang now my phone get stuck to Asus logo.I tried to follow the method that your all give in this thread but I can go to fastbootode with it must press power button+col down button.
CAN ANYBODY HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM
Sorry for my bad English
And I'm a newbie and try to learn something from pro
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THIS WILL ONLY WORK WITH DEVICES USING EMMC PARTITION LAYOUT!
otherwise flashtool cannot properly readback needed files wich will cause a bricked device. for rooting mt6573 or mt6575 without emmc partition layout,
refere to this method by rua1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38337401&postcount=5
You need to upload the needed files to your Computer using the Read Page Only feature.
ALSO, MAKE SURE YOUR DON'T TRY THAT ON AN ALCATEL (OR SIMILAR) DEVICE, INDICATOR HERE IS A CUSTPACK PARTITION IN SCATTERFILE.
those devices have mt65xx, but have a totally different partition strukture. You can try this tutorial, BUT IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE; I CANNOT HELP YOU OUT!!!
since a lot of devices have different hardware - e.g. Display or Camera - making a Backup of your device should have highest priority. Flashing a wrong ROM can brick your phone!!
What is needed:
VCOM Driver, thx to n2k1
ADB, thx to n2k1
MTK Droid Tools V2.46
If you wan't to use the newest Versionof MTK Droid Tools, refere to here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38337401#post38337401
also, you can buy Master Shifu rua1 a coffee for his great tool!
Support for the newest Version of Droid Tools is NOT given in this thread! I personally don't use his tool so if something unexpected happens, its not my fault.
SP Flashtool V3.1224 for mt6589, newer flashtool is needed!!! if there are some problems with reading back or flashing the device, newer flashtool is needed.
Install the needed drivers. installing VCOM drivers might take a while, because it will show up just a few seconds while connecting the phone(off).
and now the Step-by-Step tutorial to backup your boot.img, recovery.img and system.img for rooting.
1. enable USB-debugging under Settings-Development->USB debugging
2. phone should now get recognized as "Android Phone - Android Composite ADB Interface" -> if this is a Unknown Device, you should install the ADB drivers.
3.Open MTK Droid Tools
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4. Connect device to USB (USB Debugging has to be enabled)
5. Device informations has been loaded, Press on "Blocks Map"
We'll need to find the lines bootimg, recovery and Android. We'll need to write down Start-adress(Scatter) and the Size for every line.
(i made a screenshot, writing down isn't necessary.)
In MY Case, this is:
bootimg: 00F88000 size: 00600000
recovery: 01588000 size: 00600000
Android: 026E8000 size: 31900000
6. Now we'll need to click on "Create Scatter File" and you can save it as "MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt"
7. You can Close MTK Droid Tools now.
8. Now we need to open SP Flash Tool and we need to load the scatter file.
9. Now we'll need to click on "Read Back" in the top of SP Flash Tool.
Click on "ADD" 3 Times, we will create "ROM_0", "ROM_1" and "ROM_2".
10. Doubleclick on "ROM_0", and select a place to save it, e.g. C:/N9770_backup/ and rename it to"boot.img"
11. now it will ask you for the Start Adress and lengh for bootimg, we wrote down earlier.
this is in my case: Start Address: 0x00F88000; Lenght: 0x00600000. the first "0x" MUST remain at its place!
12. the same thing you'll need to do for "recovery" and "android".
13. disconnect, shut down and remove the battery of your Device.
13. Now we'll need to click on "Read Back", insert your battery and connect your device to USB. (VCOM driver is needed now, you'll need to install it before getting to the next steps)
14. if this were correct, a red bar should appear on the bottom of SP Flash Tool. you'll need to wait until the green ring appears.
15.Flash Tool now read back the 3 files. system.img isn't that important, but boot.img and recovery.img should be around 6 MB. if the file is smaller or bigger, the length is different to my device or there was a failure while reading back your firmware. So make sure, that at least recovery or boot.img has the right size!!
16. Back to droid tools. reconnect your device to USB , debugging should be enabled, too. switch to "root, backup, recovery" tab in MTK Droid Tools.
select "to choose the boot.img" and press on "Recovery and boot". select your backup boot.img and recovery,img. MTK droid tools will patch boot.img, so you obtain permanent shellroot.
(optional) a window will pop-up and ask you, if you want to install CWM-r. i cannot tell you if that will work, but you can try it, since you backed up your recovery before. )
(optional) a window will pop-up and ask you for the name of your device(you connected it before starting droidtools, so this should not ask you for the name). you can just press enter or you can enter a name for your device.
17. Droid Tools should have modified the boot.img. "--a task is complete--" text should show up in the right of droidtools.
18. Back to Flashtool
You'll need to load the Scatter (like in Step 8)
select boot.img and recovery.img. make sure you select the modified files. (.../Droidtools/recovery/boot.img and recovery.img)
only boot and recovery should be selected!!
19.disconnect, shout down and remove the battery of your device. press on "Download", a window will show up that you have not selected all images. you can press on "OK".
20. insert the battery and connect your device to USB. Flash process should start and if it worked, green ring will appear.
21. Back to DroidTools. device needs to be connected and debugging enabled. switch to "root, backup, recovery" again and press on "SuperUser". this will push superuser, SU binary and busybox to your device.
22. Your Device is rooted now. you can make a Full backup with Droid Tools now.
thx to n2k1 and tommy0815 for the needed files and the original tutorial!!
if i helped you, don't forget to press on "thanks"
reserved for future updates
Testing on my Acer Z120 MT6575 base, I hope this will work, feedback later *fingers crossed*
FEEDBACK:
It totally worked, My Acer z120 is now rooted.
(optional) a window will pop-up and ask you, if you want to install CWM-r. i cannot tell you if that will work, but you can try it, since you backed up your recovery before.
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Do not use CWM, it will cause your phone not to boot properly, that is my experience on my phone.
Thanks!
yeah never tested it though, thx for the reply!
Re: [HOWTO][GUIDE] Root & Backup of almost EVERY MT65xx based Device
is there anyone here who tried to follow this thread and successfully rooted his android phone?lenovo s720 user here.waiting for more positive feedbacks.
Will this method work on a Vodafone Smart III (975N) probably with 6575?
Guys, this will work on every mt65xx device, if you installed all drivers sucessfully .this whole thing basically changes a value in Boot.IMG To obtain permanent root in the shell. This is the same on EVERY mt65xx based smartphone. Basically you are rooted now. Just needs To push busybox, su and superuser To your device. Thos whole thing seems complex, but you make a backup oft your modified files before modifiing. I never Had device this tutorial was not working every mt6575, 6577 and 6589 should work without an problem. Mt6573 can be a Problem because oft their YAFFS partition strukture.
Chrizzly92 said:
Guys, this will work on every device, if you installed all drivers sucessfully .this whole thing basically changes a value in Boot.IMG To obtain permanent root in the shell. This is the same on EVERY mt65xx based smartphone. Basically you are rooted now. Just needs To push busybox, su and superuser To your device. Thos whole thing seems complex, but you make a backup oft your modified files before modifiing. I never Had device this tutorial was not working every mt6575, 6577 and 6589 should work without an problem. Mt6573 can be a Problem because oft their YAFFS partition strukture.
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Thanks, I will try!
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thank you for this :thumbup:
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dbius said:
Will this method work on a Vodafone Smart III (975N) probably with 6575?
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Yes, i rooted my vodafone 975N with this method (CWM recovery working) :good:
Gynekolog said:
Yes, i rooted my vodafone 975N with this method :good:
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:good: That sounds great! Thx man for the informations!
Edit:
Now i tried to root the phone. Everything is went fine till phase nr.19. At this point when the flashtool tried to write back the modified boot.img and recovery.img it gave back me the attached error window.
What should be the problem? I went through the steps with doublecheck and everything was fine till that point. I tried this step two or three times more, but every time gave me this error message.
What should I do now? If it helps I can upload the log folder content here.
Make sure the scatterfile is correct and the files should not be bigger than 6 MB. Flash tool tells you that you need to flash a full image cause the scatter is different from you phone.
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Chrizzly92 said:
Make sure the scatterfile is correct and the files should not be bigger than 6 MB. Flash tool tells you that you need to flash a full image cause the scatter is different from you phone.
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!EDIT!
Thanks for your answer!
Tonight I found a newer version for flash tool (v3.1304.0.119). Using that version rooting the phone was successful, so thanks, finally it worked.
VCOM Ports
Gynekolog said:
Yes, i rooted my vodafone 975N with this method :good:
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I still cant root my device. I think its the VCOM ports, because i cant flash
When i click "Read Back" the device is not there..
Can you help me?
Thanks!
This will be very helpful. I have a china phone running on MT6577. I've successfully installed a ported V970 ROM to ZA-985 (which is compatible to my unit in terms of hardware and appearance). I wanna try porting a JB V970 Lewa OS ROM to Kata i1 (identical to ZA-985).
dbius said:
!EDIT!
Thanks for your answer!
Tonight I found a newer version for flash tool (v3.1304.0.119). Using that version rooting the phone was successful, so thanks, finally it worked.
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thx for your reply, i updated Post #1 , that for mt6589 newer flashtool is required nad sumtimes youll need to play with them. this is because the widely spread devices, they are not the same and sometimes big differences in partitionlayout, SoC revision and so on.
@verntechguy: after rooting, make sure you get a full backup of your device using mtk droid tools. porting lewa is not that hard, but you maybe need to try different platforms to port from. you can refere to here, master shifu yuweng made a pretty good tutorial abut porting Roms.
@Beirajunior: is your device recognized as "mt65xx preloader" when connection to USB? (phone should be off) if not, you can try pressing VOL Up or down while connecting to USB. for flashing, VCOM port 1-16 should be assigned to the drivers.
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Chrizzly92 said:
thx for your reply, i updated Post #1 , that for mt6589 newer flashtool is required nad sumtimes youll need to play with them. this is because the widely spread devices, they are not the same and sometimes big differences in partitionlayout, SoC revision and so on.
@verntechguy: after rooting, make sure you get a full backup of your device using mtk droid tools. porting lewa is not that hard, but you maybe need to try different platforms to port from. you can refere to here, master shifu yuweng made a pretty good tutorial abut porting Roms.
@Beirajunior: is your device recognized as "mt65xx preloader" when connection to USB? (phone should be off) if not, you can try pressing VOL Up or down while connecting to USB. for flashing, VCOM port 1-16 should be assigned to the drivers.
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Can you help me by team viewer ? :x i still cant do the flash..and the phone is reconized as "mt65xx preloader" but after a while he disconect.
My email is: [email protected]
I appreciate any help.
Cheers
no, i cannot help you via teamviewer, my internet connection is too slow, cause i`m on tethering. some additional infos will be helpfull. device? mt6573,75,77,89?
if the device gets found, everything should work. you`ll need to assing the VCOM ports. just look in the driver settings or google it. i`m sure there is some kind of tutorial for it. also, trying another PC or OS will help, too. alot of guys have problems with that, just switching to XP or so will mostly help without tweaking the drivers.
device should be disconnected and battery should not be inserted. now press readback in flashtool, insert battery and connect the device to USB. now phone should be found by flashtool. if not, like i said, check VCOM ports.
Chrizzly92 said:
no, i cannot help you via teamviewer, my internet connection is too slow, cause i`m on tethering. some additional infos will be helpfull. device? mt6573,75,77,89?
if the device gets found, everything should work. you`ll need to assing the VCOM ports. just look in the driver settings or google it. i`m sure there is some kind of tutorial for it. also, trying another PC or OS will help, too. alot of guys have problems with that, just switching to XP or so will mostly help without tweaking the drivers.
device should be disconnected and battery should not be inserted. now press readback in flashtool, insert battery and connect the device to USB. now phone should be found by flashtool. if not, like i said, check VCOM ports.
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Hi,
Im already done, but im receiving this error when i try to modified the backuped files (boot and recovery) on MTK Droid Root.I sai no to similar CWM, and i get this error:
"--- ERROR :Boot unthe public mailing list [email protected]"
" --- task is complete ---"
What do you suggest ?
Cheers!
what SoC? mt6573?
This tutorial is for the LG L5 II (E455/E460) and shall work on other LG phones too.
Many thanks to @iulykenoby who discovered this method.
To start, download a KDZ firmware for your LG E460 (and other phones) from here: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php
Be sure to match the phone with the right kdz!!!
1. Download LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix.ZIP (attached)
2. Download USB Driver http://algmcdn.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
If you can't boot anymore, enter into download/emergency mode and skip to step 5.
3. Put your phone in debugging mode (menu-Settings-Developer options-USB debugging).
4. Change your usb connection type to LG Software (menu-Settings-USB connection type)
5. Connect your phone to the PC and install USB Driver. After the installation disconnect and connect your phone again (to make sure it is detected).
6. Extract LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix.ZIP
7. Run B2CAppSetup.exe and let it install and update itself. You may be prompted to update your drivers.
8. If you've done everything correctly, you should see this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
9. Close the official LG Mobile Support Tool.
10. Open Notepad in Administrator mode. (Go to windows menu, type notepad and right-click and run in Administrator mode)
11. Open the hosts file (c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc)
12. Add 127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com at the end of the host file.
13. Save the file. If the "Save as" dialog opens, it means you're not running notepad in administrator mode and you can't modify the hosts file.
14. Go to windows menu, type cmd and right-click and run in Administrator mode.
15. Drag Automatic Offline Procedure.vbs over command prompt and hit enter.
16. Click OK
17. Click on windows enable icon in system tray to turn ON then click the dialog box OK.
18. Click Ok.
19. Make sure Type is set to 3GQCT and phone mode to DIAG. Select your KDZ file and click Normal web upgrade test.
20. Click on Upgrade Start.
21. Click on Clear phone Software update Registry and then click OK.
22. Software Update Procedure will start immediately. It will take some time to finish.
After the flashing procedure, don't forget to delete that line you added in hosts or else you won't be able to officialy update (online) your phone and you won't be able to download anything from lg. Also, a factory reset may be needed after flashing to avoid conflicts with the old app data.
Ohhhhhh thx mircea, work for me. The problem was on step 19, now it's all ok.
marce78 said:
Ohhhhhh thx mircea, work for me. The problem was on step 19, now it's all ok.
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You're welcome.
hey man thanks for the tutorial
I have a question though
what is the difference between version 10a, 10b, 10c ect
is it different firmware versions? can I flash a firmware from another country?
Is this official LG firmware?
Help me! My l5 e455 no more power
I followed all the steps and when the phone is not restarted, came in upload mode! Then I hung up and he did not start anymore!
Thanks for the tutorial. I needed that :good:
alonghinotti said:
I followed all the steps and when the phone is not restarted, came in upload mode! Then I hung up and he did not start anymore!
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Try booting again in upload mode. If I remember right it's: phone off and both volume keys pressed then introduce the usb cable. if you manage to boot in download mode, you can try to flash again. you surely didn't select the right kdz for your phone. be sure of your phone model and search for the right kdz for your phone. If you can boot in download mode nothing is lost, you can fix it.
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mircea89fzr said:
Try booting again in upload mode. If I remember right it's: phone off and both volume keys pressed then introduce the usb cable. if you manage to boot in download mode, you can try to flash again. you surely didn't select the right kdz for your phone. be sure of your phone model and search for the right kdz for your phone. If you can boot in download mode nothing is lost, you can fix it.
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It worked! I managed to get into download mode, and downloaded the correct ROM! Thank you!
alonghinotti said:
It worked! I managed to get into download mode, and downloaded the correct ROM! Thank you!
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You're welcome! don't forget to press thanks.
tnx for the useful guide, new E455 owner here.
I'm looking for ROM backup solution, Root of course and a compatible CWM for thise model.
are there such tools out yet or we have to sit tight for a while?
Axims said:
tnx for the useful guide, new E455 owner here.
I'm looking for ROM backup solution, Root of course and a compatible CWM for thise model.
are there such tools out yet or we have to sit tight for a while?
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For root, the attached file should work (change it's extension from .zip to .exe). Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337802
it will root with a chineese tool, but there you'll also find instructions to change it to supersu/superuser.
slipsystem said:
hey man thanks for the tutorial
I have a question though
what is the difference between version 10a, 10b, 10c ect
is it different firmware versions? can I flash a firmware from another country?
Is this official LG firmware?
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you can flash any firmware from any country as long as it is for your phone model. i recommend you flash a firmware that's not branded (for ex branded by orange) so you won't have extra software that will slow down your phone. on that website you will find firmwares for many phones. our phone (e460) received an update, that's why they are called "a" "b" "c".
mircea89fzr said:
you can flash any firmware from any country as long as it is for your phone model. i recommend you flash a firmware that's not branded (for ex branded by orange) so you won't have extra software that will slow your phone. on that website you will find firmwares for many phones. our phone (e460) received an update, that's why they are called "a" "b" "c".
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thanks alot man just the answer I was waiting for.
Malware
I suggest that you run that VROOT program in a sandbox as it is full of Malware or wait till someone posts an open source root exploitation method.
topkat0 said:
I suggest that you run that VROOT program in a sandbox as it is full of Malware or wait till someone posts an open source root exploitation method.
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I suggest you change your antivrus. On virustotal.com out of 43 antivirus apps only 1 found it as malware.
https://www.virustotal.com/ro/file/...ace3dbf4a827df5c59748b095a23f2b4314/analysis/
Symantec: WS.Reputation.1 (http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2010-051308-1854-99 )
I and others used vroot and had no problem with viruses or such. Stop spreading false information.
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Mircea,
I dont use or trust online scanners I prefer to use IDA and other tools to examine software. If you examine the software more closely you will find that it sends your PC information back to the author. It will also do an update check and install of the latest version automatically. It will also install an apk for a chinese file sharing site and multiple other files that he leaves in the phones system. I also rooted a test phone and it did root perfectly. I was not trying to scare people just give a little warning to be cautious when you install a program that has a primary interface language is not yours. I had no ill intentions just trying to make people aware of what I had found.
topkat0 said:
Mircea,
I dont use or trust online scanners I prefer to use IDA and other tools to examine software. If you examine the software more closely you will find that it sends your PC information back to the author. It will also do an update check and install of the latest version automatically. It will also install an apk for a chinese file sharing site and multiple other files that he leaves in the phones system. I also rooted a test phone and it did root perfectly. I was not trying to scare people just give a little warning to be cautious when you install a program that has a primary interface language is not yours. I had no ill intentions just trying to make people aware of what I had found.
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Yes, it installs a chineese apk because that's the root application (just like superuser). After installing supersu and deleting the chineese apk I scanned my phone with bitdefender and avg and found no malware.
You also can disable your internet before installing vroot on your computer, root your phone then uninstall it. Then you can scan your computer with any antivrus and antispyware software you want and you won't find a trace of Vroot. Before saying it's full of malware, you should prove it. I just proved with 43 antiviruses that it has no malware and all you're saying is you don't trust them. I also offered a solution to avoid sending information about your computer, IF that was the case. Also, using a sandbox just like you said is also ok.
How to get into download mode for e450
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hussain59 said:
How to get into download mode for e450
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Remove the battery, then reinsert the battery.
press volup + vol down
plug in the usb cable
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your phone will start download mode
slipsystem said:
Remove the battery, then reinsert the battery.
press volup + vol down
plug in the usb cable
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your phone will start download mode
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Volume up down both buttons at a time got it thanks btw l5ii has a locked bootloader
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So I was poking around all over and there really isn't a good guide on how to Root the Dell 7840 after the Lollipop update. So I figured i would make one so others don't have to piece together info like i did.
NOTE: Dell just released LL 5.1 to the 7840!!! You can root it using xBIGREDDx's method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62013578&postcount=43
You can use this guide for social-design-concept's method that xBIGREDDx mentions in his new method! PLEASE SHOOT HIM A THANKS!!!!
Before we start:
A. the info in this article is collected from several other users hard work I am just trying to make the process simple i would like to thank the developers/testors that have gotten us this far
Especially social-design-concepts and his work here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2975096
Please shoot him a thanks! We owe him for the mad skill!
B. If your device gets bricked for some strange reason or overheats and burns your house down again, for some strange reason. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
So to start, download this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952604606
And this:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
And this:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Install the Intel Android Drivers first, worked fine for me on Windows 10, should work fine on 8 and 7.
Plug your 7840 into your computer and do three things:
1. COPY the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip to your devices EXTERNAL SD CARD not the internal memory!!!
2. Enable USB Debugging after enabling debug mode (tap the Build Number under About Tablet til it says your a developer)
3. Disable MTP mode by going into the Storage setting menu option clicking the options button at the top right and unchecking MTP
Extract the IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015-PTR archive to your desktop (or where ever you want to open it from)
Open the folder and run the Launcher.bat file
Everything should be installed correctly as long as the Intel Drivers installed properly.
It will bring you to this screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Just type T4 and hit enter
Your device should reboot to this screen:
This is where it gets tricky, if you go into the device manager on your computer you should see this:
You will need to right click it and click Update Driver Software
Then click this:
Then this:
Select the one in the list that says this:
Then select the one that says Intel Android Bootloader Interface:
It should install properly, close all the windows and if you go back to your command prompt (the thing you typed T4 into and hit enter) you will notice it is already copying stuff:
When its done you will see it setting up the temporary recovery, looks like this:
Your device will boot into Clockwork Mod Recovery using the Up and Down Volume buttons and the Power button to select, select "Install Zip"
Then "Choose Zip from External SdCard"
Select the SuperSu Zip you put on here earlier
When it gets done go back to the first menu and select "Reboot System Now"
it will ask if you want to "Fix Root"
select yes
When you get into Android you will need to install Busybox for root to work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
And you should be rooted!! Worked for me no hiccups. I'm definitely no programming wiz but I'll try to help if something isn't working.
BTW just tested after rooting and Xposed and GravityBox both work just fine.... Thank you Dell for making this thing mostly AOSP
You may want to credit some folks in your original post, for example (at a minimum) link to the place where you got the androidfilehost link, and mention the developers who created the tool.
Chyrio said:
So I was poking around all over and there really isn't a good guide on how to Root the Dell 7840 after the Lollipop update. So I figured i would make one so others don't have to piece together info like i did.
Before we start:
A. the info in this article is collected from several other users hard work I am just trying to make the process simple i would like to thank the developers/testors that have gotten us this far
B. If your device gets bricked for some strange reason or overheats and burns your house down again, for some strange reason. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
So to start, download this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952604606
And this:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
And this:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Install the Intel Android Drivers first, worked fine for me on Windows 10, should work fine on 8 and 7.
Plug your 7840 into your computer and do three things:
1. COPY the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip to your devices EXTERNAL SD CARD not the internal memory!!!
2. Enable USB Debugging after enabling debug mode (tap the Build Number under About Tablet til it says your a developer)
3. Disable MTP mode by going into the Storage setting menu option clicking the options button at the top right and unchecking MTP
Extract the IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015-PTR archive to your desktop (or where ever you want to open it from)
Open the folder and run the Launcher.bat file
Everything should be installed correctly as long as the Intel Drivers installed properly.
It will bring you to this screen:
Just type T4 and hit enter
Your device should reboot to this screen:
This is where it gets tricky, if you go into the device manager on your computer you should see this:
You will need to right click it and click Update Driver Software
Then click this:
Then this:
Select the one in the list that says this:
Then select the one that says Intel Android Bootloader Interface:
It should install properly, close all the windows and if you go back to your command prompt (the thing you typed T4 into and hit enter) you will notice it is already copying stuff:
When its done you will see it setting up the temporary recovery, looks like this:
Your device will boot into Clockwork Mod Recovery using the Up and Down Volume buttons and the Power button to select, select "Install Zip"
Then "Choose Zip from External SdCard"
Select the SuperSu Zip you put on here earlier
When it gets done go back to the first menu and select "Reboot System Now"
it will ask if you want to "Fix Root"
select yes
When you get into Android you will need to install Busybox for root to work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
And you should be rooted!! Worked for me no hiccups. I'm definitely no programming wiz but I'll try to help if something isn't working.
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social-design-concepts said:
Please update your post
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Updated, sorry man I had to run out the door right as I finished the post didn't look over the thing well enough. Please let me know if I missed someone else, I'll add them in there!
Sent from my Venue 8 7840 using Tapatalk
Chyrio said:
BTW just tested after rooting and Xposed and GravityBox both work just fine.... Thank you Dell for making this thing mostly AOSP
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How do you install xposed?
Flash the zip for the x86 based device located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811 in social-design-concepts recovery, reboot and install the apk in that forum as well.
Sent from my Venue 8 7840 using Tapatalk
I just got this tablet yesterday and updated to Lollipop (it arrived with Kitkat still loaded) and then headed over to the forum to find out it was a 5.1 update that had just came out!
Saw this thread, got really happy, and now I'm bummed to hear people are having a little trouble getting rooted on 5.1. Chyrio, I'm really new at this but I've rooted a Galaxy S4 and a Oneplus One by unlocking and flashing TWRP and installing custom roms from there. I don't know anything about the Intel architecture at all, how does this differ in terms of unlocking and rooting?
3itmn said:
I just got this tablet yesterday and updated to Lollipop (it arrived with Kitkat still loaded) and then headed over to the forum to find out it was a 5.1 update that had just came out!
Saw this thread, got really happy, and now I'm bummed to hear people are having a little trouble getting rooted on 5.1. Chyrio, I'm really new at this but I've rooted a Galaxy S4 and a Oneplus One by unlocking and flashing TWRP and installing custom roms from there. I don't know anything about the Intel architecture at all, how does this differ in terms of unlocking and rooting?
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I'm kinda new to it as well, but as far as I can tell, there isn't to much of a difference with how the android file structure is built. The hardware is different (obviously) creating the need for different drivers and new software. I know there is some kind of emulator for ARM architecture based apps in the OS itself but Recoveries and bootloader exploits are going to require redesign from the standard ways. Which social-design-concepts is hard at work on. Hopefully he can cook up something for us soon. I'm holding off on the 5.1 update for now waiting for the devs to work their magic.
Sent from my Venue 8 7840 using Tapatalk
Any root method for Mac osx or linux?
NEED HELP!
when launching "launcher.bat, its giving me a message that states "the device can not work in this locked state"
not sure what is locking it from advancing. no passcode, debugging is on
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
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testastrettaR6 said:
NEED HELP!
when launching "launcher.bat, its giving me a message that states "the device can not work in this locked state"
not sure what is locking it from advancing. no passcode, debugging is on
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
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the launcher shows:
Device Status: FASTBOOT - ONLINE
Why is this differ than the screen shots? could this be the reason why it can not get past this stage?
Same here... Device state: Locked.
Have you solved your problem?
Anyone had the same issue?
UPDATE: Bootloader unlocked. Device State: Unlocked. But know when I try to insert T4 it copies the files and on the tablet is says "Okay." The cmw does not open. Please help!
testastrettaR6 said:
NEED HELP!
when launching "launcher.bat, its giving me a message that states "the device can not work in this locked state"
not sure what is locking it from advancing. no passcode, debugging is on
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?
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the launcher shows:
Device Status: FASTBOOT - ONLINE
Why is this differ than the screen shots? could this be the reason why it can not get past this stage?
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Hello everyone,
I will share my experience with you, and I hope for a solution!
A few days ago I rooted my Lenovo tab 2 A10-30 successfully using Kingroot. Then, I tried to change Kinguser with SuperSU, which I also successfully did. However, I noticed that although the main root app was SuperSU, Kingroot was still on my phone, so I deleted it using a bloatware removal app and restarted the tablet. Now it won't turn on. It gets stuck at the Lenovo loading screen, and that's about it. When I press the power button + volume down button, it gets me to a Chinese menu that is not the recovery mode (there is no MMC, just options about voloume, colors, mic test etc). If I press the volume up+ volume down + power button, it just brightens the screen and shows nothing.
I tried flashing the stock ROM using the Smart Phone Flash Tool, but the PC does not recognize fully the tablet (it just prompts me to install the Lenovo USB drivers, and I cannot access the tablet's internal storage). Moreover, the Lenovo windows applications do not recognize the tablet when I connect it to the PC.
I really do hope that there is a way I can fix it.. Thank you all in advance.
Hi,
I did almost exactly the same... Kingroot, tried to remove bloatware with another app, and ended up with a bricked tablet I can still access the bootloader, but flashing the tablet from there is to no avail.
I am still looking for the original ROM, which seems nowhere to be found. Did you, by any chance, make a backup first?
Another one here But I'am able to go into recovery and into adb sideload, from there I can view internal memory(/system). And it looks like system is trying to load supersu-daemon which was removed and it can't get past that. I tried to recover paths (to original ones), but it still wont go past loading screen. (it is just restarting the app_process32).
Now if we only could get the hold on original factory firmware... from there one we can sideload it via fastboot.
And for the drivers you need andorid usb drivers https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html#top
TLDR; we are looking for TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip
So, I have spent about 5 hours attempting to find a way to dump the firmware without first rooting the device, so that I could share it with you guys (and have a backup for myself in case I attempt to root it myself.) Unfortunately it seems like it needs to be rooted before I can create a nandroid backup through adb. Unfortunately the tablet is not based on mtk, and I cannot find any qualcomm utils that can dump the firmware.
The one Qualcomm util I found (QFIL) seems like it is only for flashing, and for backing up some individual data for the tablet (I assume it may contain such as license keys for the commercial features in the recent phones such as Sony Xperia Z3). I also looked into fastboot, and that too can only flash a new firmware.
So, unless the tablet gets rooted I don't see any way to make a proper backup.
I am unable to post links in messages, so you need to do some manual editing.
dz0ny said:
TLDR; we are looking for TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip
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This however seems like very valuable information, unfortunately the only places I can find that has this available for download is charging money for access to the file.
50$ at dlgsm,com www DOT dlgsm DOT com/register.php?file=TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip&dir=%2FFLASH-FILES%2FLENOVO%2FT_Series%2FTB2-X30F
or from 10$ at pars-hamrah,com: www DOT pars-hamrah DOT com/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B5%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D9%87%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87/38027-%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%AC%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%86%D9%88%D9%88-lenovo-tb2-x30f-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AE%D9%87-s000015-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%88%DB%8C%D8%AF-5-1-1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DA%AF%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA.html"]Here[/URL]
It might also be available www DOT fars-gsm DOT com/75531-tb2-x30f_usr_s000015_1601151950_q8009_row_qpst-zip.html, at least they list the changelog for the firmware.
Since I have no use for a firmware right now, I will not be buying access to one (unless I at some point manage to brick mine as well). But if anyone decides to do so, please share it so others can enjoy it as well. I also suspect that if the file was available, it would increase the probability of someone attempting to make a custom rom at some point as well, it is a very cheap tablet when on sale, so it should have good potential for a community.
PS: I also stumbled over something called vRoot, that might be an alternative to Kingroot, although I have no idea whether it is as good at rooting and not installing unwanted extra apps. I guess someone who has used it on a tablet/phone that has a backup available might be able to shed some light on that.
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omrtpsycho said:
If I press the volume up+ volume down + power button, it just brightens the screen and shows nothing.
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This is the QFIL (Qualcomm Flash something system) mode, however I do now know whether that helps anything at all. Since it seems to me it probably wont accept the TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip file mentioned in the thread. It seems to expect some xml file, maybe the zip file contains that?
Hi guys i have been strugling with this unit The last 3 days. I have eksakt same problem. I found these files: lenovo-forums.ru/files/category/106-прошивки-lenovo-tab-2-a10-30/
I extracted Them but dont know how to flash Them ?? Hope u guys Can help (sorry for bad english)
To Download files from Lenovo-forums.ru i logged in with my Google account
[PUT ROM TEMPORARILY HERE: https://www.wetransfer.com/download...024ee2974a44f8aa50e3dcd120160615184237/a84735 ]
Wow, suddenly action! With the help of Dead2 and Andersbp I have made some progress. Here are my steps:
I purchased the ROM from the Iranian site, and downloaded the other from the Russian forum. So now I have 2 ROMs:
65M TB2-X30F_S000015_160115_ROW_TO_TB2-X30F_S000016_160602_ROW_WCA72E4AB5.zip (Russian)
1.1G TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip (Iranian)
The smaller one is simply an update, which you could install easily:
1) boot into Recovery Mode
2) select "Apply Update from ADB"
3) run: adb sideload TB2-X30F_S000015_160115_ROW_TO_TB2-X30F_S000016_160602_ROW_WCA72E4AB5.zip
Which works... UNLESS YOU ROOTED THE DEVICE. Then it fails, and does not want to update. Thanks Lenovo
So, the larger one is a different type of ROM. This one will not load with adb sideload (gives footprint and signature error). But it DOES contain all the files to flash with QFIL (Qualcomm Flash something system).
Here I'm stuck. I followed this guide:
http://guidebelajar.blogspot.nl/2016/03/guide-how-to-flash-firmware-lenovo-vibe-p1.html
and tried to install these packages:
1) You must download and install USB Driver for Lenovo on your windows computer or PC.
2) QPST-2.7.422-qfil-qcom-Upgrade-Tool-20140422
3) Download Qualcomm HSUSB USB COM Drivers
(Note that you need to register and log in to needrom.com FIRST. Then click the link, but it will give an access error. Remove all in the URL after needrom.com (so go back to the main site), then go back to the download link, and it will work - the file is there.)
1) and 2) install pretty fine, but 3) is just a zip with a lot of drivers, no installer. I have no clue on how to install the proper driver...
Furthermore, the site suggests to install something on the device itself:
5) Create a folder with the name sdfuse in the root of the SD-card phone
6) Put the qsb-firmware (file with the extension .qsb) in the folder sdfuse.
Here I have 2 problems: First, my device does not boot, so I cannot create/copy files. Seconly: I cannot find qsb-firmware.qsb anywhere...
@ Dead2: How did you go through these steps?
Zwartoog said:
I purchased the ROM from the Iranian site, and downloaded the other from the Russian forum. So now I have 2 ROMs:
65M TB2-X30F_S000015_160115_ROW_TO_TB2-X30F_S000016_160602_ROW_WCA72E4AB5.zip (Russian)
1.1G TB2-X30F_USR_S000015_1601151950_Q8009_ROW_qpst.zip (Iranian)
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Great, thanks for sharing the firmware, I hope you and everyone else with a softbricked tablet can get it fixed now
I am sure some of those would be willing to donate a couple of bucks to you if they get theirs working again.
Zwartoog said:
3) Download Qualcomm HSUSB USB COM Drivers
(Note that you need to register and log in to needrom.com FIRST. Then click the link, but it will give an access error. Remove all in the URL after needrom.com (so go back to the main site), then go back to the download link, and it will work - the file is there.)
1) and 2) install pretty fine, but 3) is just a zip with a lot of drivers, no installer. I have no clue on how to install the proper driver...
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Ok, I used a LenovoUsbDriver_v1.0.12.exe driver installer, and that includes the HSUSB drivers needed, and I can confirm that windows recognizes the tablet as being in HSUSB mode with those. Whether QFIL does I have not tested.
I got the driver package from here: www DOT teamandroiders DOT com/lenovo-usb-drivers-download/
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@ Dead2: How did you go through these steps?
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After you get past installing the HSUSB driver, you are officially the one that has gotten furthest on this.
I will assist in any way I can, but I will not attempt flashing my own tablet until I actually need to
Dead2 said:
After you get past installing the HSUSB driver, you are officially the one that has gotten furthest on this.
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We'll get this working
Dead2 said:
Ok, I used a LenovoUsbDriver_v1.0.12.exe driver installer, and that includes the HSUSB drivers needed, and I can confirm that windows recognizes the tablet as being in HSUSB mode with those. Whether QFIL does I have not tested.
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I tried that one too, but to no avail When I try to execute the executable, it ask for administrator permission, and after that vanishes...
I am running Windows 8, 64 bit. You?
Other question: when is your tablet recognised by Windows? Also in Recovery Mode?
Thanks!
Great work so far guys ! I Will try tomorrow with The new information! Mine is rootet so dont look good for me :/
Zwartoog:
The russian site also have Big files (1gb)
You Saw Them ?
Andersbp said:
Great work so far guys ! I Will try tomorrow with The new information! Mine is rootet so dont look good for me :/
Zwartoog:
The russian site also have Big files (1gb)
You Saw Them ?
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No, I have spent too many hours translating Farsi today, was quite happy to find this one easily accessible on the Russian site
Can you check one of the bigger files? Might come in handy if my version seems incompatible for some reason...
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No, I have spent too many hours translating Farsi today, was quite happy to find this one easily accessible on the Russian site
Can you check one of the bigger files? Might come in handy if my version seems incompatible for some reason...
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Sure Will try tomorrow
Huge breakthrough
I now have a unrootet, unbricked and stable unit again!
First i followed this guide:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YxnBnMMx7Xg/VnaiVim76VI/AAAAAAAAURo/pz5IiaVdlcQ/s320/qfil.jpg
But insted of this:
9. Now, enter your Lenovo Vibe P1 into recovery mode. you can do it by :
Press the Volume Up button and keep holding it while connecting it to the computer/laptop using USB cable.
Lenovo Vibe P1 will vibrate one time, and you will see black screen.
You need to hold in VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN AND POWER button at same time. Until you see
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now you can continue with the guide, and use QFIL.
I used this firmware: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9affStJ4JQ1U3JXUTZFTDJ6NU0
Extract the rar file. Inside you will find the files needed in QFIL.
Hope this helps you guys
Andersbp said:
Huge breakthrough
I now have a unrootet, unbricked and stable unit again!
First i followed this guide:
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YxnBnMMx7Xg/VnaiVim76VI/AAAAAAAAURo/pz5IiaVdlcQ/s320/qfil.jpg
But insted of this:
9. Now, enter your Lenovo Vibe P1 into recovery mode. you can do it by :
Press the Volume Up button and keep holding it while connecting it to the computer/laptop using USB cable.
Lenovo Vibe P1 will vibrate one time, and you will see black screen.
You need to hold in VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN AND POWER button at same time. Until you see
Now you can continue with the guide, and use QFIL.
I used this firmware: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9affStJ4JQ1U3JXUTZFTDJ6NU0
Extract the rar file. Inside you will find the files needed in QFIL.
Hope this helps you guys
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Super! Will try this tonight. Just in case: which Windows version are you using?
Zwartoog said:
Super! Will try this tonight. Just in case: which Windows version are you using?
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I use windows 10
Andersbp said:
Huge breakthrough
I now have a unrootet, unbricked and stable unit again!
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Great work! I am glad I was able to help you guys get this fixed
Andersbp said:
You need to hold in VOLUME UP AND VOLUME DOWN AND POWER button at same time. Until you see
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Yep, its at the bottom of my first post also, found that out by accident while trying to get into the normal recovery.
Now, hopefully someone will want to port TWRP and CM13 or Paranoid to this tablet
Doh i did not see that Dead2
Thanks everybody together we defeated the problem !
SUPER! Succes here as well! The trick was indeed to hold both vol UP and DOWN
Now: brand-new unrooted device
Thanks
Btw: I noticed that the rom from Andersbp is a TB2-X30L rather than the TB2-X30F. I used my F file (paid for it, dammit ), and that one also works well.
I am currently checking if I can modify the stock ROM to enable root / mult-user. Any hints?
Nice zwartoog !
I Can root with kingroot.. Are there better alternatives ? Kingroot is Full of bloatware
Andersbp said:
Nice zwartoog !
I Can root with kingroot.. Are there better alternatives ? Kingroot is Full of bloatware
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Noo, no Kingroot. That's where all the disasters began. It is full of bloatware. Trying to uninstall Kingroot lead to bricking the device
Personally I am only interested in re-enabling the multi-user feature from lollipop. WHICH IS FOR SOME REASON DISABLED BY LENOVO Even when rooted and modifying the system/build.prop did not re-enable it.
I'm giving up now. At least I have a workable device. Restored pride. And more important: 3 happy kids
I think the TB2-X30L is the LTE version of the tablet, while the TB2-X30F is the wifi-only version. If correct, then there should be no problem
when using the LTE on a non-LTE model, but the other way around could potentially cause LTE to not work. The LTE firmware might have some
extra apps and settings enabled to cater to this ability, but it might also be completely identical. Btw, what does the model information say
after being flashed with the L firmware? In any case it is useful to know that they are cross-compatible, since sometimes there can be differences
in chipsets or screens that can cause minor or major problems.
As I mentioned earlier, another root alternative to kingroot seems to be vRoot, but I have not tried it myself. But now that it is possible to
recover a bricked tablet, it is also less risky to test such things.
BTW: Please remember to use the "Thanks!" button on posts you find helpful, I have tried to do so myself on the posts that I find helpful
I've already tried many apps, such as kingoroot, kingroot, one click root, framaroot, etc. i really need help. Thx in advance
kebakkaran said:
I've already tried many apps, such as kingoroot, kingroot, one click root, framaroot, etc. i really need help. Thx in advance
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I have same problem
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imrandewana said:
I have same problem
Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk
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Same issue here as well, nothing I try works on this phone, it's driving me insane.
EDIT: It's android 6, so you can't root the phone without a custom recovery.
WELP. So I just spent the past 2 days wasting my time on this god awful phone. I can't even access fastboot on this piece of crap, it comes up for 2 seconds and then disappears and no amount of "properly" installing usb drivers for it has helped. I even tried disabling driver signing and installing the drivers through adding legacy hardware. Nothing worked at all. So I thought I'd just install a custom recovery with sp flash tool. So I downloaded a stock rom for the vfd300 (my phone) from here: https://androidmtk.com/download-vodafone-stock-rom-models and ported TWRP using an ASUS Zenfone GO's TWRP.img.
Custom Recovery works fine, the phone does not. It is now stuck in a bootloop. Tried formatting everything (from TWRP) doesn't work. Tried flashing the rom again (even with the stock recovery) still stuck at bootloop, tried about 3 other vfd300 stock roms that people have uploaded to http://forum.gsmhosting.com and none of them have worked either. Currently downloading yet ANOTHER one and tbh I don't have high hopes. (EDIT: It didn't work)
Any help at this point would be appreciated.
Holy crispy crap it started............................. So I managed to find a working rom from (what appeared to be) some Vietnamese file hosting website .
You follow the instructions below at your own risk. No one is responsible for any damage done to your device but you.
I officially have root working on this device.
Now that I've done it, it's a surprisingly simple procedure. As I stated in the edit in my reply above, the VFD300 has Android 6 on it, which requires (afaik) a systemless root to be installed from recovery.
I ported the custom recovery from this thread (since the Z00VD has the same chip as the VFD) which you can download here.
Download the latest version of Chainfires beta SuperSU installer from this thread and transfer it to either your phones internal storage or SD card.
Also download a copy of SP Flash tool (if your fastboot works, use that instead). Finally, you will need this scatter file.
Unplug your phone from the computer and shut it down. Open SP Flash tool and click the download tab at the top.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Click "choose" next to the Scatter-loading file box and select the path to the scatter file you downloaded. IMPORTANT Make sure all boxes below except recovery are unchecked and select Download Only in the drop-down box. Double click on recovery in the Location column and point it to the custom recovery image you downloaded.
Click the Download button at the top and then plug your phone back in. The bottom bar will turn red, then purple, then yellow and once it is fully done flashing you will get a pop-up box with a green tick as confirmation.
Unplug your phone and reboot into recovery (Power+Vol-Up). In the custom recovery, select install, go to the directory you transferred Chainfires beta SuperSU.zip to, install it and reboot. TWRP will ask you if you want it to install root, DO NOT LET IT INSTALL ROOT. Your phone may loop a few times and can take up to 10 minutes to boot the first time, but it will be successfully rooted.
If you need a copy of the stock rom, download this one. If you want to flash this rom, make sure you use the scatter file in the roms archive and select firmware upgrade from the Download Only box on SP Flash Tool.
EDIT: I'm so sorry I borked the hyperlink order. Instead of linking to the scatter file I linked to the entire rom and vice versa with the stock rom link
Vikeyev
vikeyev please contact me at [email protected]
Hey ummm, this is a great tut. I have problem with mine though unfortunately :/. I've done all steps correctly, with each of them followed thoroughly but then I get to the point where my device isn't identified when I connect it to the computer. None of those colored 'bottom bars' pop up nor the green tick as confirmation concept. PLEASE HELP ME !
[UPDATE] When I disconnect my device, some BROM error comes up but idek what it means.
InevitableDefeat276 said:
Hey ummm, this is a great tut. I have problem with mine though unfortunately :/. I've done all steps correctly, with each of them followed thoroughly but then I get to the point where my device isn't identified when I connect it to the computer. None of those colored 'bottom bars' pop up nor the green tick as confirmation concept. PLEASE HELP ME !
[UPDATE] When I disconnect my device, some BROM error comes up but idek what it means.
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Did you make sure to power off your phone and unplug the USB, then press download and reconnect your phones usb? Don't turn the phone back on, just replug it in after you hit the download button.
kathy9911 said:
vikeyev please contact me at [email protected]
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....why?
stuck on loading
hi i'm a bit stumped here i followed all the steps to root my vfd 300 i got custom recovery installed but now when i reboot it the phone just sits on the loading part about 30 minutes i been waiting is there any thing i have missed or can do to solve this
thanks in advance
putzwon said:
hi i'm a bit stumped here i followed all the steps to root my vfd 300 i got custom recovery installed but now when i reboot it the phone just sits on the loading part about 30 minutes i been waiting is there any thing i have missed or can do to solve this
thanks in advance
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Sounds like a boot loop. You need to download the stock rom (it should be about 700mb or so and in rar format). Once you've downloaded the stock rom, extract the archive to a folder somewhere (you will need something like 7zip or Winrar). Open SP Flash tool, load the scatter file from the extracted folder and make sure you select every box. There should be a check mark in each box. Change SP Flash tools dropdown box to firmware upgrade (by default it is on Download Only) and then flash it similar to how you did with the recovery (make sure you change the recovery to the custom one from above).
If my instructions aren't clear enough, I can do it again to my phone and take pictures of the entire process to make it easier to follow.
vikeyev said:
Did you make sure to power off your phone and unplug the USB, then press download and reconnect your phones usb? Don't turn the phone back on, just replug it in after you hit the download button.
....why?
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Yeah man! I've done that as well but had no luck .
1. I've enabled USB Debugging Mode and I've shut my phone down (NOTE: It has not been connected to the computer)
2. I opened the SP Flash tool and I clicked the download tab at the top
3. I then choose next to the scatter-file thing and have relocated it to the scatter file that I've downloaded from your link
4. ALL boxes are unchecked except recovery with download-only in the drop-down box
5. I've done the recovery image and everything and then...
6. I plug my phone in (Yes, it's completely shut down from step 1) with the USB cable and nothing shows up (Colored bars, tick etc.)
7. When I unplug it, an error comes up and then I'm completely stuck with no idea of what to do next
[UPDATE] - Does my phone have to be on the latest version?
Same problem
I'm having the same issue. I follow the instructions, phone off, press download, etc. I dont get any bars changing colours.
Did you manage to sort it out yet?
[update] managed to work it out. the MT65xx drivers werent installed properly. Use the instructions here (I cant post links!!! google: sp-flash-tool-mediatek-mt65xx-drivers-download-and-installation-guide-including-bricked-devices) to get them working first, make sure the battery is out of your phone and the main instructions in this thread work first time.
huggies15 said:
I'm having the same issue. I follow the instructions, phone off, press download, etc. I dont get any bars changing colours.
Did you manage to sort it out yet?
[update] managed to work it out. the MT65xx drivers werent installed properly. Use the instructions here (I cant post links!!! google: sp-flash-tool-mediatek-mt65xx-drivers-download-and-installation-guide-including-bricked-devices) to get them working first, make sure the battery is out of your phone and the main instructions in this thread work first time.
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My brother, you're a genius . Thanks for helping out! It was worked. God bless!
stuck with a white circle runs
hi bro, i met the same issue.
I've done all the step successfully, and after i reboot my phone, it shows up with the logo of Vodafone, then a big circle became a smaller one, and then, the small circle runs endlessly.
I can go in recovery, but cannot boot the system.
I also did a memory test, got tow error
ERROR: NAND Flash was not detected!
ERROR: UFS was not detected!
I tried many times, and format whole flash and download all of them again.
it just doesn't work.
please help, thank you in advance.
frepeak said:
hi bro, i met the same issue.
I've done all the step successfully, and after i reboot my phone, it shows up with the logo of Vodafone, then a big circle became a smaller one, and then, the small circle runs endlessly.
I can go in recovery, but cannot boot the system.
I also did a memory test, got tow error
ERROR: NAND Flash was not detected!
ERROR: UFS was not detected!
I tried many times, and format whole flash and download all of them again.
it just doesn't work.
please help, thank you in advance.
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Bro I got the EXACT same issue now because I accidentally installed Supersu through TWRP (which is pretty stupid because it was mentioned to AVOID the Supersu prompt when exiting TWRP). I've been stuck on bootloop for a couple of days now .
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vikeyev said:
Did you make sure to power off your phone and unplug the USB, then press download and reconnect your phones usb? Don't turn the phone back on, just replug it in after you hit the download button.
....why?
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Bro, I accidentally installed Supersu when the prompt came up as I tried to exit TWRP. I know you said to NOT let it install, which was pretty stupid that I didn't read carefully what you wrote. Now I'm stuck in bootloop -_-.
Please help bro; I've tried flashing it to the stock rom, removing dalvik cache and everything etc. Nothing's working. Please help!
successfully got a rooted vfd 300
InevitableDefeat276 said:
Bro I got the EXACT same issue now because I accidentally installed Supersu through TWRP (which is pretty stupid because it was mentioned to AVOID the Supersu prompt when exiting TWRP). I've been stuck on bootloop for a couple of days now .
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Bro, I accidentally installed Supersu when the prompt came up as I tried to exit TWRP. I know you said to NOT let it install, which was pretty stupid that I didn't read carefully what you wrote. Now I'm stuck in bootloop -_-.
Please help bro; I've tried flashing it to the stock rom, removing dalvik cache and everything etc. Nothing's working. Please help!
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I was stuck in bootloop, but we don't share the same reason. I think there is something wrong with the rom above.
I found another rom, flash it, and problem solved, pretty simple. Now, I have a rooted vfd 300, even better than the stock rom, but you need to delete some app you don't like before you enjoy it.
you can find this rom by searching MT6580_S00_EMMC_MRA58K__6.0_VFD-300_Vodafone.zip
frepeak said:
I was stuck in bootloop, but we don't share the same reason. I think there is something wrong with the rom above.
I found another rom, flash it, and problem solved, pretty simple. Now, I have a rooted vfd 300, even better than the stock rom, but you need to delete some app you don't like before you enjoy it.
you can find this rom by searching MT6580_S00_EMMC_MRA58K__6.0_VFD-300_Vodafone.zip
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can you provide link please google z not giving results for me
Vodafon VFD300 Firmware + TWRP + ROOT
As recommended above, Vodafon vfd 300 as a result of the phone turned on until the endless download -TWRP was not requested, sr1-SuperSU-v2.82 - sr120170608224931 and flash driver SP Flash Tool 3.1352.01 (5.1352.01) did not fit. I decided to solve the problem - the vfd 300 flashed through the firmware MT6580_S00_EMMC_MRA58K__6.0_VFD 300_Vodafone_356774071726533_08_19_2016_09_02_53 (1) (2), the flash driver SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648_vin - the next way (remove the battery, hold the volume (-) until the end of the firmware, Download, connect the cable to the phone (the firmware will go to Emergency port about 8 minutes)
****************Next, we flash the TWRP - the flash driver SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1648_ the scatter and the TWRP are recommended - (MT6580_Android_scatter.Tht and
*Recovery-TWRP-VFD300.img) flashing.
**********We check TWRP (we clamp simultaneously ON-volume (+) release ON-opens TWRP.
**********Get Root rights ---- copy SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip to the phone folder, turn off the phone, go to TWRP find Install - SuperSu - Swaipe to instal - Dj not Install. All made happy, good luck. There will be questions [email protected]
InevitableDefeat276 said:
Yeah man! I've done that as well but had no luck .
1. I've enabled USB Debugging Mode and I've shut my phone down (NOTE: It has not been connected to the computer)
2. I opened the SP Flash tool and I clicked the download tab at the top
3. I then choose next to the scatter-file thing and have relocated it to the scatter file that I've downloaded from your link
4. ALL boxes are unchecked except recovery with download-only in the drop-down box
5. I've done the recovery image and everything and then...
6. I plug my phone in (Yes, it's completely shut down from step 1) with the USB cable and nothing shows up (Colored bars, tick etc.)
7. When I unplug it, an error comes up and then I'm completely stuck with no idea of what to do next
[UPDATE] - Does my phone have to be on the latest version?
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you need to make sure you click download on flash tool then plug the usb in to phone and pc (also remember the battery has to be out of the phone for it to flash)
then you should see the red,yellow, green colours.
Hi all. I will be attempting to root my Vodafone VFD-300 tomorrow,after reading through the entire thread there seems to have been many issues with getting it done successfully. I also saw that it was suggested to provide step by step screenshots of the entire process. If anyone who managed to do the whole rooting with no problems could please do so again and provide us with the step by step screenshots,it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.