Processor: Qualcomm MSM8926 Quad-core 1.2Ghz
Platform/OS: Android 4.4.2
Kernel: 3.4.0-gc6284e5-dirty
Buildnr: LTE_S0201121.0_S50_0.015.00
Framaroot shows Aragorn as only exploit (although this is not a Samsung) whichs fails with error #6.
Any advise on more testing that is available or other remedies & possibly known path to investigate?
(The device is new & out since oct, 1 2014)
There is more technical info on: http: // catphones.com / en-gb / phones / s50-smartphone /
Cat s50 root
Hi,
Whenever you insert a micro SD card in the device, the device the same complains or can not connect to download images, videos, music ...
The device we complains micro sd card but can not do anything with it. From the Play Store I downloaded the app "ES File Explorer". When transferring the images from internal memory to micro sd card, notice was that it must be the root device.
How to root the device, have you anything to it?
external sd-card ist useable without root
You dont need root to use an external sd-card. But you cannot write directly into the external sd-card for security reasons. Only installed apps are allowed the store their data there.
When you insert the sd-card, android put a folder named Android/Data into the root-folder of the sd-card. Apps who are modified for external sd-card use, put their own folder in there, which is writable only for this app. For instance, my navigation app store its data to the external sd-card.
If you want to copy your music to the external sd-card, you have to use a computer. The phone is mounted as external device. Then drag and drop your mp3 to the external sd-card. I have made a folder Music on the external sd and copyied my mp3 collection in there.
Greetings
hannesausmwald
My original question about rooting the device is not for storing data on SD. It is more about controlling the device and be able to make a proper backup. Under my control.
So the question still is How to attack this problem. Searching leads to a lot of unusable approaches. (Mostly because they reference OLDer firmware. This firm ware is from last summer).
If more info is needed please indicate what is needed.
Hi noci2,
I've succesfully rooted my S50 with Root Genius BUT new OTAs may not work.
In my case the new update (LTE_S0201121.0_S50_0.017.00_E01) has unrooted the phone and left it crippled (root is lost, partly removed and can't be gained till now and worst thing is: I can't update/root/unroot the phone hence I'm stuck with the 0.016 firmware). Anything else works fine so I'm just waiting for a stock rom + recovery / flash tool + image of the original firmware to undo the "damage" (no root and no updates).
kevin22
P.S.: I would be very grateful if anybody could support a backup image or something (one day)
borstie22 said:
Hi noci2,
the new update (LTE_S0201121.0_S50_0.017.00_E01) ...
I would be very grateful if anybody could support a backup image or something (one day)
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New OTA? My baseband number is LTE_S0201121.0_S50_0.015.00 and a new update is not available till now via OTA (here in Europe/Germany) What is changed?
I would like to have a backup image too.
Well, that's odd. I'm living in Germany, too.... maybe it depends on your carrier (mine is o2). In version 0.016 the Cat App Store was removed (I've contacted the support and they told me that it'll be back in 0.017 with some improvements). Further LTE was optimized (in 0.016).
Summary:
0.015 - base firmware
0.016 - first update (LTE improvements and Cat App Sotre removed)
0.017 - Cat App store should be back and maybe some minor changes (size is 45,4MB) ... and I can't test it :crying:
kevin22
borstie22 said:
Well, that's odd. I'm living in Germany, too.... maybe it depends on your carrier (mine is o2). In version 0.016 the Cat App Store was removed (I've contacted the support and they told me that it'll be back in 0.017 with some improvements). Further LTE was optimized (in 0.016).
Summary:
0.015 - base firmware
0.016 - first update (LTE improvements and Cat App Sotre removed)
0.017 - Cat App store should be back and maybe some minor changes (size is 45,4MB) ... and I can't test it :crying:
kevin22
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Hi Kevin,
I am also an o2 - customer, so that cannot be the reason. I will contact the support. Maybe they can tell me whats wrong.
Greetings
Hannes
Hi guys,
I'm on 0.016 as well and it shows me I can upgrade to 0.017, but it always fails (download - reboot - after reboot there is a message in notification area, saying that upgrade failed). Do you know more about this?
Regards
I'm in Holland, no OTA available
mine only gives "server error" when explicitely checking if an update is available.
Hi herdt,
I've got exactly the same problem with the update. Seems like my "partly rooted" ROM isn't the troublemaker after all. Maybe there's a flaw in the OTA itself?
Hi!
I am in Estonia and today I got my first update (had .15). It installed successfully and now I have _0.017.00. I had only tried rooting it before with towelroot which failed.
Framaroot still shows Aragorn as only option. Towelroot fails.
Cat appstore looks the same.
Kernel version: 3.4.0-gd73c047-dirty
Hey guys!
Same problem in Switzerland. Unrooted so far (though have been desperately trying to). No OTA yet, still on 015. OTA update doesn't complain when checking for updates, just saying that none are available. Had to turn off LTE since it has been pretty volatile.
hannesausmwald said:
I will contact the support. Maybe they can tell me whats wrong.
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I wrote to support and asked about the OTA 0.017.00 The support-staff member wrote me back, that this update is only available via OTA, but not for all regions. The availability depends on the CID-Number which is displayed when you call the #02# (Mine is E01) When the update is available I will get a push message.
On my further askings, on which point in time I will get the OTA and about the purpose to upgrade the phone to Android 4.4.4 or 5, comes nothing concretely. Version 0.015.00 is up-to-date, wrote the staff-member, and I will get a push message. Upgrades are not decided till now.
But when it is up-to-date, why we have other users like borstie22, who has got 0.016.00 via OTA?
I think they are momentarily a little bit confused themselves. My S50 is also E01 and I get an update notification (0.017) but the support told me that 0.016 is the current E01 firmware yada yada yada ("you'll get a push message when the time has come").
Once again: I think we need the help of some clever xda-developers to unleash the true performance of this phone and it's software (Bullitt seems to be somewhat overchallenged with that).
borstie22
Got the E01 (0.015) as well, no updates so far. I'm really looking forward for it since it will hopefully solve the terrible LTE instability I'm experiencing, in general the network (voice as well) is much worse than my old nexus 4. Do you guys made the same experience or is yours stable? I already asked for a 2nd (new) SIM but got the same flakiness. I guess its time to contact support.
Edit: I just realized they don't even list the s50 in their support section nor in the contact form. Weird.
I haven't had any issues, but that support thing is a bit weird. I tried contacting them through contact form, regarding windows USB drivers to get the phone recognized for ADB. There was no response at all.
Stumbled on this thread looking for root, as It would've been Ok for me to read logs from phone directly.
Driver problem got sorted by updating SDK and explicitly telling Windows to use the generic android drivers that came with it.
That doesn't sound very promising. I just ordered my s50, should arrive tomorrow. I'll report back what CID and firmware I have and if I can update.
The LTE thing doesn't sound good at all.
So I sent them an email 2days ago late in the evening and got a reply concerning the LTE issues this morning: They basically recommend to turn LTE off which indeed improves the stability, no random blackouts anymore but general network reception (voice calls) is still beyond good and evil. My dear co-workers with other phones and LTE enabled have no problems at all (same carrier, same place, same contract). About the missing S50 info/support on their site: They're working on it. Anyway I just replied to see whats going on with the updates, lets see. Well at least they answer to support requests :good:
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d3l1 said:
That doesn't sound very promising. I just ordered my s50, should arrive tomorrow. I'll report back what CID and firmware I have and if I can update.
The LTE thing doesn't sound good at all.
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You got any news on your device? LTE works fine?
Lots are talking about firmware update, but what about actual root ?
Related
Hello friends.
This is intended to be a thread providing up-to-date versions of ZTE ROMs, mainly for the very unsupported (so far) ZTE V71A and ZTE V11A, but if you have other requests for ZTE roms, please ask and I'll see if I can provide.
--- VDF_IT_V11AV2.0.0B02.zip (466.13 MB) http://www.multiupload.nl/E709JNIJ2H
--- FWUpgrade_Pad_CDMA_V55.zip (215.24 KB) http://www.multiupload.nl/NP6EWS6K3B
--- SPT_AM_V55V1.3.0B09.zip (193.05 MB) http://www.multiupload.nl/YTMKD922CU - NEW v55 ROM
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The above files are most probably all down, and I can no longer locate new versions for them.
I can, however quote:
dclou said:
Hello All:
The phone company in Taiwan(TWN GSM) has just released the offical 4.0.4 rom zte V71A
(Taiwan mobile mypad p4 is the OEM of ZTE V71A)
http://service.taiwanmobile.com/csonline/cellphone/download.html
Just Connect to the above hyperlink and press "P4 Android 4.04 升級檔 "
Then you can download it and upgrade to 4.0.4.
Please help to update this ROM to the first page of this thread...^^
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I'm sorry friends. I've lost access to the ZTE servers from where I procured new roms for devices.
Unless I find a different source, I can't provide any updates.
Until further notice this thread may be considered dead.
Thanks man, soo is this older or newer? http://kepfeltoltes.hu/120218/tmp_-2133757290_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.png
1.2.0B09 released in february 2012 vs 1.0S released in july 2011
Leave me your e-mail adress by pm if you want the file, but be advised that we still don't have a flashing utility to install it with, me and mobilx are still trying to figure out how we can get this software on our devices.
sangemaru said:
1.2.0B09 released in february 2012 vs 1.0S released in july 2011
Leave me your e-mail adress by pm if you want the file, but be advised that we still don't have a flashing utility to install it with, me and mobilx are still trying to figure out how we can get this software on our devices.
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That would be good. did you get my pm?
Zte score roms?
Sent from my X500 using xda premium
Okay, so here is a pdf for the huaweii media pad 7, of the flashing process and the unlmt.cfg needed is 0byte also , it is supposed to be the same process, dont use the files from here, its not for v71a or v11a!
http://www.huaweidevice.com/tcpsdownload/downLoadCenter?category=&flay=software&downloadID=NDM5NzQ=
brd912, couldn't you have just said X500 in the first place? I'll look, if I find anything I'll let you know.
zsolti, so far I've had no success with using the huawei procedure to flash our tabs, and mobilx hasn't been online today so I haven't got a clue from him about this.
The bad news is, as confirmed earlier by mobilx, the builds are IDENTICAL to what we currently have on our devices. Not encouraging at all (Verified by comparing build.prop). And we don't even know how to flash them yet...
I'm attempting to obtain a carrier unlocked nandroid backup right now, to see if it's locked at a component firmware level or at software level. Maybe we'll see some good news on that front.
Hello there,
This guide in english explains a lot. So this unlmt.cfg file actually serves as a trigger to automatik or manual update.
That means
if it is present update will start on PWR off PWR on
if it is NOT present than you need to go to the FTM mode VOL+ & PWR and update process will start
dload folder must be on ext-sd card.
Again leaked FWs for V11a are the same as ones on our devices
Sangemaru can confirm if his internal FW name on 7 inch matches with the leaked ones.
Go to yours build.prop file and check ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_RS_V11AV1.0.0B03 example of mine device
VDF - network - vodafone
RS - country - serbia
V11A - model - 10 inch
V1.0.0 FW version - very first
B03 - localisation ( APNs, keyboards etc) Serbian network APNs and Cyrillic keyboard
Yea, I read it.
At least for my tablet, it didn't apply. Update would not trigger, either on reboot or ftm mode, with neither UPDATA.zip or update.zip names, with the file or not, with fresh sd card format or not, development mode or not, etc.
I'm assuming it worked on your V11A, so somebody should attempt it on their own V71A's if possible. I may have messed something up, or simply have an unsupported sd card.
The one in first post for V71a is :
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_ES_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-vf-{country}
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 02:09:34 CST 2011
Mine is:
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_HU_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-zte
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 03:44:43 CST 2011
.
Anyone know what will happen if we flash a firmware from another carrier, like in my case? Because the network id isnt the same for hungary it is 21670, for spain its different...
I'm assuming one thing will happen: nothing.
hei, did any of you has dialer app, it seems vodafone had removed this one
p.s. am on july rom
if there is one can some one post it
tanks
Honeycomb, friend. Honeycomb has telephony support removed. If you want phone service look into a VoIP service.
Hi all !!!!!
I'm Italian .......
My device specs :
M8660A-AABQNLYM-3.1.32T 1 Jul 23 2011 22:00:00
Kernel version :
2.6.35.11-perf.
[email protected]#2
Build Number :
SmartTab10-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-IT
huawei media tab
sangemaru said:
Honeycomb, friend. Honeycomb has telephony support removed. If you want phone service look into a VoIP service.
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did notice that huawei media pad has a dialer app, however did not succed to start it.
I'm saying that in greate proportion the two tablets are just the same.
no luck
zsolti256 said:
The one in first post for V71a is :
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-ES
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_ES_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-vf-{country}
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 02:09:34 CST 2011
Mine is:
ro.build.zte_build_number=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.software_version=SmartTab7-MSM8260-V02d-Dec022011-Vodafone-HU
ro.build.sw_internal_version=VDF_HU_V71AV1.2.0B09
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-hms-vf-{country}
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-zte
ro.build.date=Sat Dec 3 03:44:43 CST 2011
.
Anyone know what will happen if we flash a firmware from another carrier, like in my case? Because the network id isnt the same for hungary it is 21670, for spain its different...
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Hi majaelix,
Tried all proceudres described in this post with no luck updating firmware, I have a Vodafone Spain V71a with 1.0 software version.
Tired to create several folders in sd-ext and puting inside the update.zip and the .cfg file with no success
Tried to sign the zip with Signapk utility but when I try to update it from Recovery, it says: "signature check failed", I think one of the files nneded to sign a zip file is related to the recovery, so I don't know how to generate it.
Also tried to root it with fastboot boot superboot.img but my fastboot can't detect the device form pc, I'vhe checked if drivers are installed in device administration and all seems to be ok.
Did you make any advance on this issue, I'm looking forward.
caveman_78 said:
Hi majaelix,
Tried all proceudres described in this post with no luck updating firmware, I have a Vodafone Spain V71a with 1.0 software version.
Tired to create several folders in sd-ext and puting inside the update.zip and the .cfg file with no success
Tried to sign the zip with Signapk utility but when I try to update it from Recovery, it says: "signature check failed", I think one of the files nneded to sign a zip file is related to the recovery, so I don't know how to generate it.
Also tried to root it with fastboot boot superboot.img but my fastboot can't detect the device form pc, I'vhe checked if drivers are installed in device administration and all seems to be ok.
Did you make any advance on this issue, I'm looking forward.
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No, but Please standby, a fellow Hungarian 10" user is probably going to make some kind of update we have obtained a build that is even newer, it is the following:
SmartTab7-MSM8260-V03a-Jan182012-Vodafone-HU
good news
zsolti256 said:
No, but Please standby, a fellow Hungarian 10" user is probably going to make some kind of update we have obtained a build that is even newer, it is the following:
SmartTab7-MSM8260-V03a-Jan182012-Vodafone-HU
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Wow, those are good news. I can't wait for the update. maybe after, we can try to make some weird ICS port.
Please, keep us informed...
Thanks...
i have some problem
hello i have a V71A and i wanna take back the stock rom beacuse i formated system... and a CWM is buggy and usb mass storage is doesn't work and my pc don't see the tablet just CD-rom and not more "adb devices -list of devices atthaced (and nothing)" pls help (sorry for my english)
Uninstall and reinstall usb drivers. Your problem is a driver issue. And how exactly did you format the system?
Since there isn't much information (in English) about how to upgrade the Zopo ZP100 phone to ICS I've now done it myself (after reading a lot of Russian forums using Google Translate I finally took the plunge into the deep end of the pool and just did it).
Files needed
ICS ROM (b79):
http://narod.ru/disk/48456521001.ee...T75_h932_b79_pulid_sw 20120428-14151.rar.html
Root:
http://files.dangerd.org/pub/ZP100//zopo zp100 4.0ROOT by008.rar
Flashtool:
http://narod.ru/disk/44888871001.ee...6c3e795/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1206.01.zip.html
USB Drivers (and a flashtool I didn't use):
http://chinamobiles.org/downloads/zap/ZP100fix.zip
CWM Recovery:
http://files.dangerd.org/pub/ZP100//recovery.img
First of all: Make a note of your IMEI-number(s)
Download the files and unpack all (in seperate folders).
Shutdown the phone and plug it in via USB, Windows will search for a driver which you find in the package ZP100fix.zip (different inf-files depending on windows version).
Unplug phone, remove the battery.
Replace the recovery.img from the ICS ROM with the one downloaded seperately.
Start flashutil.
Load Scatter-file: MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc2.txt
Make sure that Options -> USB Mode is selected.
Click Download
Connect phone (still with no battery, at least I had to leave it out).
Flashing begins.
When all is done it displays an "OK window".
Now reboot the phone and when booted connect to USB again and run Root.bat from the package: zopo zp100 4.0root by008"
Follow on-screen instructions.
I did not need to install any separate Google Apps, it was included in the ROM.
Now you need to add some IMEI-numbers to your phone.
In the original ROM I could only ever see one IMEI for my zp100, so I wrote that down.
IMEI2 I took from an old Nokia I hadn't used for a few years.
Use terminal app or adb shell or whatever to execute the following (replace IMEI_1 and IMEI_2 with your IMEI's):
echo 'AT + EGMR = 1,7, "IMEI_1"'> /dev/pttycmd1
echo 'AT + EGMR = 1,10, "IMEI_2"'> /dev/pttycmd1
Update: Zopo IMEI Tool in English can be downloaded from here: http://depositfiles.com/files/wi41lcuvb (should eliminate the need for the terminal-hack above). If the system language on your phone isn't set to English the utility will be displayed in Chinese by default, so setup your phone to use English before running it.
If you want your external sdcard mounted as /sdcard (/mnt/sdcard) instead of /mnt/sdcard2 you have to replace the /etc/vold.fstab with the following:
http://www.cactuz.net/files/zp100/vold.fstab
Use root-explorer (make a backup of the old one) to replace it, then shutdown your phone and remove the battery, then plug it all back in and start again and your external sdcard shoudl be mounted on /sdcard (/mnt/sdcard) instead.
Hope this helps.
I'll report back here with any bugs etc.
To use RecoveryMod I have to chose it from the menu in MobileUncle Tools or ClockWorkMod Rom Manager, I have not been able to boot to CWM using VolUp+Power.
Some of my favorite apps can't be downloaded from Google Play Market:
Vignette
Endomondo Pro
Snowstorm Weather Widget
GPS Status
I have been able to restore them all using MyBackup Pro and they are running fine, they just aren't compatible according to Play Market.
So any app you really need is good to make a backup of using MyBackup (or Titanium or any other backup app of your choice) so you can restore it if it can't be installed using market after the ICS upgrade.
Note that all these apps can be installed fine on my other devices using ICS (HTC Desire with CM9 and Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 with CM9 or AOKP) so it's this ROM that is the issue AFAIK.
Thank you ... I'll follow up in a couple weeks
Ordered my zopo yesterday (for the second time -- waited 2 weeks from the first store (merimobiles) and then cancelled when they still hadn't shipped it. Hopefully I'll have better luck this time.)
I appreciate you posting this info and will try it out when I get the phone.
Good luck Dave,
I ordered mine from etotalk.com, got it in about a week with DHL used for shipping.
I've updated the first post with some more info in regards to RecoveryMod and mounting external SDcard as /mnt/sdcard (/sdcard).
Since I use this phone daily I will probably not experiment much with it until any new official release is available. But the current one (b79) is good enough.
There are quite a lot of crappy chinese apps (crappy since I don't know what they do and they aren't translated into a language I can understand) installed with this ROM bit they can all be removed using the normal App-menu in the system settings.
imei no.
hello, u said that u have write the imei no. of old nokia phone which u don't use. i want to know that can i also change both the imei no. as i m from india and in india only valid imei no. works, and i m planning to purchase this phone but i am afraid that if the imei no. are not according to india then it will not work so i just wanted to know that if i write my old dual sim phone imei to zopo zp100, will it work without any problem.
rohit: I can't say for sure if the phone actually reports two IMEI's to the service provider, but at least it displays two IMEI's when I check "About phone" in the sytem settings.
Sorry I can't say if it works or not in India.
hello
hyy , i have ihtc one x aka b79 , followed your procedure it works gr8. but i am facing a problem with usb mass storage and am not able to lock into gps any possibilities to fix this error? and does anyone has an access to orignal android 2.3.4 rom for b79 , to restore to previous bug free state?
DaveKnowsAll said:
Ordered my zopo yesterday (for the second time -- waited 2 weeks from the first store (merimobiles) and then cancelled when they still hadn't shipped it. Hopefully I'll have better luck this time.)
I appreciate you posting this info and will try it out when I get the phone.
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hiii from which website did u ordered this phone i am also planning to ordere thinking to order from ttmalls.com is it trustable
official android 4.0 is announced.
Newby with ZP100
I have bought a ZP100 with Pandawill.
Received yesterday. Wait around 10 days from China to France
It seems to be ok but there is no Android Market application (or Android Play store)
So i cannot download my applications that i bought with older phone and my phone is not interesting without applications
There is a chinese application looks like a chinese android market but ... i am french and chinese is only beautiful drawings for me.
I difficultly download some but cannot find others
If i change ICS (what is ICS ? System ?) will i resolve my problem ?
I download 2 files (http://www.zopomobile.com/xiazai.php) this morning but i don't know how to install it and afraid there is only chinese language
MP_MT75_h932_h5500_zwx_20120419-203646_ZYQ_PC.rar
ZP100_20120510new4.0.rar (think is the last android version)
I flashed ROM very often on Windows mobile samsung phones i900 and GTi8000 but i don't know Android (just install Android as 2nd system on GTi8000 Samsung). Hope someone can explain me what to do to improve the basic system
Other problem : sometimes i have no network on the 2 SIMs, all stop. I must stop and reboot the phone. Has somebody the same problem ?
Last : how to switch to recovery mode ?
Thanks
@cuctaz
Can you execute nandroid backup/restore in the recovery mode?
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery
ZP100 and ICS upgrade experiences
Hi Guys,
I bought the ZP100 1,5 weeks ago from etotalk.com.
After 1 week i tried to upgrade to ICS about this and Colonel ZAP's description.
My experiences with the ICS upgrade:
When i received the phone, on that was etotalk v1.0 firmware.
It is a very good customized rooted ROM, works fast and it has just some minor bugs.
The only problem was, it could only read the internal storage, when i insert an external SD card. It was strange, but i accept it programming defects.
I downloaded the official 2.3.6 and this B79 ICS, VCOM (Flash) drivers and the flash program.
At first, i downloaded the ClockWorkMod Recovery for chinese phones.
Unfortunately it is make a factory reset on the phone, but after you customize it, you can make full backup about your ROM.
IMPORTANT! Copy the backup to your computer, because the ICS ROM formatted my external SD
This is very recommended, because...
At first i installed the linked B79 ICS ROM.
The default language is chinese, but it contains english, so if you know the android, it is not a challenge to change it. It couldn't read the internal memory neither, just after format it.
It wasn't rooted, and deleted IMEI. When i tried to root (different way as 2.3.6, need USB debug mode and ADB) the Windows doesn't recognize the ADB driver. The driver wasn't in Android SDK, and i can't download it (i haven't tried it on Linux yet). For a moment Windows showed it found HTC Dream device. I downloaded HTC drivers, but it didn't work with it neither.
Without this you can't restore the IMEI.
Ok, go back to the official 2.3.6.
I flashed it back. Almost the same effects. Default chinese language, the internal memory cannot readable. I could root it and install CWM recovery back.
Basically it doesn't contains Play store, but you can install it.
The ROM full of chinese programmes and my experience was it is very unstable.
I uninstalled the chinese programmes, and installed Play store. When i wanted make a call, the phone restarts. The Google Play Store froze every time.
Finally i restore back the etotalk ROM, and i use it.
Maybe if i have time/mood i will install the official ICS, but about my experiences i have doubts with it.
p.s.: in about 30C outside temperature i used the phone (installing programmes). After 10 minutes using it sings that the battery is too hot, remove it from the phone.
Is any other better quality battery what is compatible with this phone? thanks
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Hi jbctiong,
I used CWM recovery 5.5.0.4.
Just carefully, because it make a full factory reset.
And you need to insert an external SD card
carabaothai said:
I have bought a ZP100 with Pandawill.
Received yesterday. Wait around 10 days from China to France
It seems to be ok but there is no Android Market application (or Android Play store)
So i cannot download my applications that i bought with older phone and my phone is not interesting without applications
There is a chinese application looks like a chinese android market but ... i am french and chinese is only beautiful drawings for me.
I difficultly download some but cannot find others
If i change ICS (what is ICS ? System ?) will i resolve my problem ?
I download 2 files (http://www.zopomobile.com/xiazai.php) this morning but i don't know how to install it and afraid there is only chinese language
MP_MT75_h932_h5500_zwx_20120419-203646_ZYQ_PC.rar
ZP100_20120510new4.0.rar (think is the last android version)
I flashed ROM very often on Windows mobile samsung phones i900 and GTi8000 but i don't know Android (just install Android as 2nd system on GTi8000 Samsung). Hope someone can explain me what to do to improve the basic system
Other problem : sometimes i have no network on the 2 SIMs, all stop. I must stop and reboot the phone. Has somebody the same problem ?
Last : how to switch to recovery mode ?
Thanks
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go to this link you will be able to fix android market
http://colonelzap.blogspot.in/2012/04/zopo-zp100-rooting-and-market-fix.html
@rohit_shah000
Thanks for the link i will check
@vzzoli
Thanks for your experiences
What is the ClockWorkMod Recovery for chinese phones.
WHy you needed it ?
Now we can download the 4.0 official
Somebody try it ?
hello carabaothai,
I used it for backup/restore my ROM.
But you can use nandroid backup too.
Sorry for my abscence from this thread, I've been busy all weekend actually tuning a car instead of my phone
buntybauva: I've got no problems with USB Mass Storage, could you explain what problems you experience?
I made a nandroid backup of the old ROM, but I haven't used it so don't actually know if it works.
rohit: I ordered mine from etotalk.com
carabaothai:I forgot to mention that the ICS-rom I linked to (and flashed myself) is in Chinese as default, but can be changed to English using the System Settings, luckily there are icons in there so you can find the symbol for language (hint for anyone who doesn't know: It's an "A").
ICS = Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0)
I have not experienced problems with loosing network on the SIM cards.
jbctiong: I had not tried any nandroid backup/recovery yet, tested right now and it doesn't seem to be able to actually do any backup. Some mount errors for sdcard.
vzzoli: Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I agree that the etotalk-ROM is quite good, but I always want the latest stuff on my gadgets
I have not had any issues with reading my sdcard nor in etotalk-rom or in the later ICS-rom.
The ICS rom did not format my external SD. But one should always make a backup of course (I backup my SDcard before every flash I try).
One bug I found in the current ROM is that the Cam/Videocam-switch on the phone doesn't make any difference what position it's in.
I'm going to see what the russian forum says about the official release, I'm quite happy with the one I'm currently running so no real need to change, but there could be performance reasons to change or maybe something else.
I downloaded to the "official" ROM and updated my phone
I think this is the same ROM as B79, just renamed the version.
Remove the IMEI, not rooted, other MTP driver needed etc.
@cactuz:
What operating system did you use for root the phone?
I'm using Windows, and the new official ICS ROM wants different ADB drivers than the 2.3.6.
Without this, i can't root it, and restore IMEI.
Buntybauva's mass storage problem maybe that the Windows recognize the ICS phone as media device, but can't mount as usb mass storage without a third party program
vzzoli: I used Win7 32bit when I rooted the phone, used the scripts supplied in one of the links in my initial post.
When I restored the IMEI I used Linux since that is my prefered choice whenever using ADB.
I can't check right now what version because I've apparently forgot my VPN-password so I can't connect to my computer at work
Does the camera-switch work for changing between Camera and VideoCam on the new official rom?
hyy
after ics upgrade is anyone facing problem with gps lock?
buntybauva: Not worse than before, the GPS was terrible for me before as well as after (but I do get a fix after quite some time). Though some of the guys on the russian forum has modified the antenna as far as I know.
Maybe DangerD could help us out because I think he has been involved in it.
Hello everyone,
I have bought various Android TV boxes in the past, and haven't had problems getting them up and running.
I recently ordered 2 chinese models from eBay however, which are giving me nothing but grief. I apologize in advance for such a loooong post, but I am at my wits end and I am really hoping someone can help me out.
The action was for this model here:
www.ebay.com.au/itm/231275032090
It appeared to be a pretty standard model, like a Justop 4.0, but with a hard switch where the optical should be, and a cut down remote.
Firstly, the Specifications according to the auction:
1GB ddr3
4GB nand flash
Allwinner A20 dual core 1GHz CPU
On closer inspection after receiving the unit, an additional physical difference is that the reset button appears to be between the USB ports, instead of behind the AV out - not a big deal.
After powering it up, I am having huge problems with them.
Firstly though, what the software says about the hardware:
Advanced Settings/About Tablet:
Model Number : BBA22
Android Version : 4.2.2
Firmware Version : V2.0
Kernel Version : 3.4.39 [email protected] #10 Wed May 14 22:36:36 CST 2014
Build Number : BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1
And what Droid Info says about the (relevant)hardware:
Model : BBA22 (sdk-normal)
Manufacturer : unknown
Chipset : sun7i
RIL version : sw-dataonly-ril-0.5
Build Number : BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1
Build Bingerprint : softwinners/ninss/ninss4.2.2/NinssSoftware/20140521:eng/test-keys
OS Version : Jelly Bean MR1 (4.2.2)
SDK : 17
CPU Architecture : ARMv7 Processor rev 4 (v71)
Now, the BIGGEST issue these things have, is that at random points of use, it comes up with a message "Warning - System configuration is inconsistent with the production configuration, please contact your supplier, thank you!". This message will flash over and over again for anything from 30 seconds to half an hour. I half suspect it has tablet code SOMEwhere in it also, as it keeps coming up with 'touch the circle' walkthroughs for applications like avia. This might be unrelated though, I have no idea.
So anyway, I have tried doing the Justop 4.0 flash method with a SD card, however it will not turn on if there is a card in the slot. Also, when you hold the reset button down and power it up, it does not seem to go into the diagnostic mode so I can't flash it that way either. I am guessing the ONLY way I can update short of soldering in a serial port, is to use the backup/restore function.
I read through this whole thread here, but cound not fine anything to help me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398632
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know, I seriously can't get anything to work. I thought maybe the 'hotspot' being enabled was causing the incinsistency problem, but I used a process killer to stop that at startup, still no luck. Doing a system reset through advanced config didn't help either, I got the error almost as soon as turning the unit back on.
I've attached pictures of the error I am getting, the top of the board, and the back if the board.
Cheers,
Smak
PS - I am yet to hear back from the seller, but if I ever do, I will post the result here...
Smakky said:
Advanced Settings/About Tablet:
Model Number : BBA22
Android Version : 4.2.2
Firmware Version : V2.0
Kernel Version : 3.4.39 [email protected] #10 Wed May 14 22:36:36 CST 2014
Build Number : BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1
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I seem to be in a very similar situation. My device also reports as being "BBA22" but it's a different form factor and the identification on the board is "TXCZ_A20_v1.0". I tried contacting the people that made the board (Shenzhen Tianxing Chuangzhan Electronic Co.) but they refused to help. I also tried contacting the company that made the firmware images (Shenzhen NINSS Technology Ltd.) and they also refused. The supplier I bought the device from says they have the image file but they can't seem to figure out how to get it to me (they tried emailing the +200mb file then they gave up and stopped responding). The build number on my device is "BBA22-UI4-V2.0.4" so apparently there's an update available that may work on your device.
I'm pretty sure you need to flash the image using the Phoenixsuit program to make a special sdcard that you place in the device and boot from to reflash the device.
Please post your image file if you ever get it!
tisdall said:
I seem to be in a very similar situation. My device also reports as being "BBA22" but it's a different form factor and the identification on the board is "TXCZ_A20_v1.0". I tried contacting the people that made the board (Shenzhen Tianxing Chuangzhan Electronic Co.) but they refused to help. I also tried contacting the company that made the firmware images (Shenzhen NINSS Technology Ltd.) and they also refused. The supplier I bought the device from says they have the image file but they can't seem to figure out how to get it to me (they tried emailing the +200mb file then they gave up and stopped responding). The build number on my device is "BBA22-UI4-V2.0.4" so apparently there's an update available that may work on your device.
I'm pretty sure you need to flash the image using the Phoenixsuit program to make a special sdcard that you place in the device and boot from to reflash the device.
Please post your image file if you ever get it!
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That is good to know, I might email them again now. Will let you know the outcome!
OK, so I got a reply from the seller.
I've attached the patch file and the instructions to this message, but theres a few things to note.
- Its only like 20 meg big, so it isnt a full firmware update
- The instructions talk about pressing the reset button at the start.., I don;t think this is neccesary if its rooted already
- The instructions are VERY engrish-y, basically just dump the update.zip onto a sd card, and apply the patch through the settings menu
- The default language is changed to some form of Chinese after applying, theres plenty pictorials on how to change the android language though.
- The version has been updated from BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1, to BBA22-UI4-V2.0.3 - This is still lower than the one you mentioned @ BBA22-UI4-V2.0.4
So far though, I have re-installed all my apps, and haven't seen the error.. yet. I was a little concerned it is still giving me touchpad tutorials, but mouse mode on the remote is making short work of those.
I'll just have to wait and see, I guess.
Smakky said:
OK, so I got a reply from the seller.
I've attached the patch file and the instructions to this message, but theres a few things to note.
- Its only like 20 meg big, so it isnt a full firmware update
- The instructions talk about pressing the reset button at the start.., I don;t think this is neccesary if its rooted already
- The instructions are VERY engrish-y, basically just dump the update.zip onto a sd card, and apply the patch through the settings menu
- The default language is changed to some form of Chinese after applying, theres plenty pictorials on how to change the android language though.
- The version has been updated from BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1, to BBA22-UI4-V2.0.3 - This is still lower than the one you mentioned @ BBA22-UI4-V2.0.4
So far though, I have re-installed all my apps, and haven't seen the error.. yet. I was a little concerned it is still giving me touchpad tutorials, but mouse mode on the remote is making short work of those.
I'll just have to wait and see, I guess.
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That seems very promising for you! Unfortunately it probably won't help me at all... It sounds like it's a sort of update patch instead of a whole image. Starting the device with the reset button causes it to load the recovery partition instead of the regular partition (I'm guessing you saw a green android with a text menu with options for recovery). I full flashing would/could involve an SDcard, but I think you would have to create it with Phoenixsuit and not just copy the file contents over (it would then just boot directly from the SDcard and you wouldn't need to press the reset button).
In my case, both the regular boot partition and the recover partition are wrecked so I couldn't even try this patch if I wanted to.
Thanks for posting, though... Hopefully it helps someone else out.
tisdall said:
That seems very promising for you! Unfortunately it probably won't help me at all... It sounds like it's a sort of update patch instead of a whole image. Starting the device with the reset button causes it to load the recovery partition instead of the regular partition (I'm guessing you saw a green android with a text menu with options for recovery). I full flashing would/could involve an SDcard, but I think you would have to create it with Phoenixsuit and not just copy the file contents over (it would then just boot directly from the SDcard and you wouldn't need to press the reset button).
In my case, both the regular boot partition and the recover partition are wrecked so I couldn't even try this patch if I wanted to.
Thanks for posting, though... Hopefully it helps someone else out.
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Hmm, is clockworkmod still a thing? I could try taking a backup of my ROM and see if that's something you can use.., only problem is I will need a bit of time. If I get a chance, I'll do it over the weekend. I will need a place to dump the image though, it will be too big to attach here, can sort that out later though.
Smakky said:
Hmm, is clockworkmod still a thing? I could try taking a backup of my ROM and see if that's something you can use.., only problem is I will need a bit of time. If I get a chance, I'll do it over the weekend. I will need a place to dump the image though, it will be too big to attach here, can sort that out later though.
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I'd appreciate that... Your board seems to have a completely different layout, but all the same components. I'm not familiar with clockworkmod, though, so I'm not sure how that backup would work. I guess I'd need to get clockworkmod flashed on to the recovery partition first and then I could flash the backup to the NAND from there?
tisdall said:
I'd appreciate that... Your board seems to have a completely different layout, but all the same components. I'm not familiar with clockworkmod, though, so I'm not sure how that backup would work. I guess I'd need to get clockworkmod flashed on to the recovery partition first and then I could flash the backup to the NAND from there?
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I'm not actually too sure. The last timed I used clockworkmod was for flashing a galaxy s2 phone, so I'm not even too sure if its still around or compatible with tv boxes. There will definately be SOME sort of tool though, that can take a full backup suitable for restoring. I'm about at the limit of my knowledge, so I am sort of playing by ear and going into a google-learn-try sort of cycle as I try different things. Maybe someone with more experience will stumble in here and let us know what we need to do
This is interesting... I found another device with an identical PCB board: YBKJ_A20 (I can't post links yet, but a Google search will find it) Several chips are different so the firmware would differ. It's so hard to work with these devices when no one claims credit for making a lot of these things!
What is J4?
http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/2/9/3/6/8/3/3/DSC_0207s.jpg
I was wondering what the upper left 2 pin connector is for? (the little white 2 pin plug next to the USB)
Is it SPDIF? Power input? output? Something else? I see in this picture a cable connected so i'm hoping you can tell.
Ask BBA22-V.1.50 TV BOX Model Android 4.2 Firmware
Smakky said:
OK, so I got a reply from the seller.
I've attached the patch file and the instructions to this message, but theres a few things to note.
- Its only like 20 meg big, so it isnt a full firmware update
- The instructions talk about pressing the reset button at the start.., I don;t think this is neccesary if its rooted already
- The instructions are VERY engrish-y, basically just dump the update.zip onto a sd card, and apply the patch through the settings menu
- The default language is changed to some form of Chinese after applying, theres plenty pictorials on how to change the android language though.
- The version has been updated from BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1, to BBA22-UI4-V2.0.3 - This is still lower than the one you mentioned @ BBA22-UI4-V2.0.4
So far though, I have re-installed all my apps, and haven't seen the error.. yet. I was a little concerned it is still giving me touchpad tutorials, but mouse mode on the remote is making short work of those.
I'll just have to wait and see, I guess.
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Hello
Thank You For This Firmware But It Work For BBA22-UI4-V2.0.1, to BBA22-UI4-V2.0.3.
My Device Model is ((BBA22-V.1.50)) with Android 4.2 and I had to update it with your firmware file to fix problem black page after boot.
after update my device with your firmware, black page broblem is solved but device not work properly and it show Error message for (android.process.acore) systematically in loop!
also I can not make very actions because this error message show repeatedly.
also the default device language is china and i can not change language (error message show repeatedly)
have you original firmware for ((BBA22-V.1.50)) with Android 4.2 device???
thank you for help me...
H.SHAFAGHI said:
have you original firmware for ((BBA22-V.1.50)) with Android 4.2 device???
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So... For everyone looking for a full firmware for this box, and stumbled upon this thread from google like I did: DESPAIR NO MORE.
I found a compatible firmware for this device (exacly as described and same board as the one OP has) It will work even if your box came preinstalled with another software version, but its the same hardware
Found it in another thread, posted by @daaviles30 Its not EXACLY the same as the one I had originally loaded but appears to work without any issue whatsoever (even the remote works), if a little bit better.
So here it is:
daaviles30 said:
A20_V20_SDK_EN_XBMC_0703-2.img*491.4 MB
*https:/ /mega.co.nz/#!XAIRiD5Q!aIb0tvvjvzUdaf11vIR7PAadeXPV8XizYJ9X2mAzpQI
RH46-update-a20.zip*582 KB
*https:/ /mega.co.nz/#!HZwTgQIT!LQGxb6R-lCIKe58RgIGROfufY-aq5PODSAq3-NPKOeo
PhoenixCard_V309
*http:/ /mega.co.nz/#F!HAIhBJyS!L_UQPNnYdPyHTD3ggnJ6OA
After flashing update and then go to the play store and download SuperSU update that and your ready to go.
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Titanium Backup Pro v6.1.5.3.apk*6.2 MB
*https:/ /mega.co.nz/#!vAAWRJga!vOFKlAq_25ssrG5kvwa3-oC-d0saL06YGBIWIyN2jss
You can delete all the unwanted system apps with this app.
Hope this helps Happy New Years.
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The flashing process is exacly as described earlier in this thread. Use phoenix card to burn the img to an SD card, turn the device on with the card inserted in the slot and enjoy your restored android box.
It Working Only With Booting From Memory Card Slot...
amedeh123 said:
So... For everyone looking for a full firmware for this box, and stumbled upon this thread from google like I did: DESPAIR NO MORE.
I found a compatible firmware for this device (exacly as described and same board as the one OP has) It will work even if your box came preinstalled with another software version, but its the same hardware
Found it in another thread, posted by @daaviles30 Its not EXACLY the same as the one I had originally loaded but appears to work without any issue whatsoever (even the remote works), if a little bit better.
So here it is:
The flashing process is exacly as described earlier in this thread. Use phoenix card to burn the img to an SD card, turn the device on with the card inserted in the slot and enjoy your restored android box.
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Hello My Friend And Thank You For Replay...
This Android is Working And is Very Good But i Can Not Install This To My Device. I Copy The IMG File To A External Memory Card (Using PhonixCard Application) and put the Memory Card To My Device And PowerOn My Device. My Device Automatically Boot From Memory Card And New Android is Appear. It Is Very Fast And Have No Errors.
Now...
HOW I CAN INSTALL THE IMG FILE TO MY DEVICE (INTERNAL MEMORY) AND BOOT MY DEVICE WITHOUT USING MEMORY CARD (FOR ALL TIMES)???
H.SHAFAGHI said:
Hello My Friend And Thank You For Replay...
This Android is Working And is Very Good But i Can Not Install This To My Device. I Copy The IMG File To A External Memory Card (Using PhonixCard Application) and put the Memory Card To My Device And PowerOn My Device. My Device Automatically Boot From Memory Card And New Android is Appear. It Is Very Fast And Have No Errors.
Now...
HOW I CAN INSTALL THE IMG FILE TO MY DEVICE (INTERNAL MEMORY) AND BOOT MY DEVICE WITHOUT USING MEMORY CARD (FOR ALL TIMES)???
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Wow.
The Phoenixsuite makes an sdcard that flashes the internal memory. After it's finished flashing, you take the card out and it runs off of the internal NAND. That's it. It never runs the Android from the sdcard.
My device can boot from sd-card!!! I need to flash this to install your android!
tisdall said:
Wow.
The Phoenixsuite makes an sdcard that flashes the internal memory. After it's finished flashing, you take the card out and it runs off of the internal NAND. That's it. It never runs the Android from the sdcard.
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Hello My Friend And Thank You For Replay...
1- My Device Can Boot From SD-CARD With A Bootable Memory Card! (Such As OpenSuse Linux)
2- I Use PhonixCard Application That You Send.
(PhoenixCard_V309
*http:/ /mega.co.nz/#F!HAIhBJyS!L_UQPNnYdPyHTD3ggnJ6OA
3- I Can Not Use PhonixSuit Application And I Don't Know How To Use PhonixSuit. When I Connect My Device To My Computer To Use PhonixSuit, My Computer Don't Find Any Hardware And Can Not Connect!
4- I Copy The IMG File To A SD-CARD (Using PhonixCard Application) and put the Memory Card To My Device And PowerOn My Device. My Device Automatically Boot From Memory Card And New Android is Appear. If Unplug The SD-CARD And Power On My Device, Old Android Is Appear!!! Master Android Software Is In My Device And I Need To Clear This From My Device And Install Your Android!
HOW I CAN INSTALL YOUR ANDROID TO MY DEVICE (INTERNAL MEMORY) AND BOOT MY DEVICE WITHOUT USING MEMORY CARD???
I need help!!!!
no any answer???
Hello, as the title says, I un-rooted my phone a few days ago... I used KingRoot, and I also used the Un-Root option on their windows app when I un-rooted my phone. I also used Root Checker App and the Terminal Emulator App from Google Play to verify, the results showed that my phone is no longer rooted.
Note: I'm also very newbie and most of the time, very clueless when it comes to these Android Rooting business, so I would appreciate it as well if the answers will be newbie friendly, and I apologize as well if I'm asking to be spoonfed for the solutions; I only have very limited time, and me hunting for answers in google resulted in hours of wasted time, except on me being able to learn just the meaning of a very few terminologies, too few to be considered significant I think.
~~(Might be helpful) Details:
-The model is: Samsung Galaxy Core Duos GT-I8262, and is running the Android Jelly Bean (Android Version 4.1.2)
-For a more detailed firmware/rom info (after dialing *#1234#):
AP: I8262XXAMG6
CP (Baseband Version): I8262DXAMH1
CDC: I8262OLBBMH2
Kernel Version:
3.4.0-1322246-user
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Mon Jul 22 17:26:39
KST 2013
~~Situation:
Now the thing is, the app I am using no longer allows phones who are rooted, so I un-rooted my phone, and to begin with, I haven't really done anything with my phone being rooted, since back then I was trying to fit my games on my external SD card by installing apps which requires root... but everything I tried with my limited time didn't work even with root, so I did not bother to do anything root-related (like installing certain UI modification and such). The only thing that got installed on my phone is this KingRoot app (which I prevented from installing any other app that it offered), and is since then removed.
Now, I un-rooted my phone using the Windows App that KingRoot provided, and I even used Root Checker app from Google Play and even checked my root status using the Terminal Emulator; results are all cleared, my phone is no longer rooted.
But when I run this app, it still gives me an error code that the devs themselves provided... an error code that indicates that my phone is either Rooted, is a China Phone, or other problems.
For the first two problems; Rooted or China Phone; I'm supposed to be cleared of this, and my phone is a Samsung bought from an official dealer...
As for the third problem: one of my friends who uses the same app told me that my problem might lie on my ROM not being a "Global" one... from the Firmware info I provided, I can see an area code called 'DX' (which should stand for Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and I am in the Philippines right now).
~~Problems:
There comes a whole lot of new problems, but first, to sum up my whole problem:
--What should I do with my phone to change its ROM or Firmware (what should I change between these two to begin with?) so that it becomes "Global" and would finally allow me to run this App (a Game), WHILE at the same time, still allows me to use my Sim Card in the country I am in right now and still being able to keep all my data intact (assuming Flashing a ROM would erase my phone's data particularly in the internal storage)?
Specific Problems:
-With my limited time, I only am able to find tutorials that allows one to flash a ROM using a Rooted Device... should I root my phone again and do the flashing then remove the root? And before that... really, what in the world should I do? (Refers to my question above on my problem summary), like, how should I flash this ROM while my device is unrooted, what should I do? (I'm really sorry for this question, but I hope someone will help me on this...)
-I am having dilemmas with backing up my data in my phone, such as my notes on the built-in Memo App, and my research said I have to use Titanium Backup... which requires a rooted device to work... can I just use this "Backup and Reset" from my phone's Settings and would still allow me retrieve my notes on my Memo App as well as my contacts and Text Messages intact after I flashed this "Global" ROM?
-I cannot seem to find a ROM that is "Global"(?) for my Smartphone Model and Android Version whenever I search google... can anyone of you who are knowledgeable enough provide me with such? Searching for it using google is not giving me any exact answers...
-I have read during my research earlier that when I flashed a ROM that is not in my country, my Sim Card would fail to work? Then what should I do to make this phone have this "Global" ROM/Firmware which will allow me to run this App, while at the same time, still allows me to use my Sim Card in this country without any problems?
-To begin with, from the data I provided:
AP: I8262XXAMG6
CP (Baseband Version): I8262DXAMH1
I see from the AP the area code 'XX' which denotes that it's Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, right? Then isn't my phone "Global" already? I'm very, VERY confused...
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These are all the questions I have in my mind right now. I hope someone would help me with my problems, and clarify necessary things from my problem. If someone could also direct me to a tutorial of sorts, on flashing a "Global" rom that would enable me to run this App, while still making my phone's data intact and still allows me to use my Sim Card for communication purposes here in the Philippines, would greatly be appreciated as well.
Thank you all in advance, sorry for the long post too, I tried giving all the details I could and asking all the questions I could that might help pinpoint the problem as well as might help in providing me a solution that would work to fix my problem.
ROM version 1.0.7 available through OTA update. See post #93 for instructions. Most of these issues have been fixed.
I have bought Nomu S20 which in principle is a great smartphone by hardware but is plagued with many problems. I have started this thread to discuss possible solutions, as part of the problem is that Nomu does not provide any OTA (it looks like a face FOTA), and there is no suppor from their website nomu.hk, not even to supply a downloadable stock ROM. So here are the problems I have found:
1. Stock ROM comes prepacked with Android Triada Virus*. The virus is very persistent, and imune to antivrus programs. It silently installs a fake "Settings" app in the background. Antivirus scan software can detect the app and delete it, but it will be installed again silently later on. See attached files for some of the related processes/apps. There is also the com.chunmei.calculator publicity Spam/virus. It's possible to uninstall it, but it will come up again on the background, at some trigger event. * For possible fixes/workarounds specific to this ROM see posts #32, #53 and #57. Also read the other posts.
2. GPS software is very glitchy¹: it's necessary to reset all GPS data at almost every restart of the GPS service. I have tried many tweakings, but the problem seems to be really in the ROM, how it communicates with the GPS chipset. Using an app like GPS Reset COM before using an app which requires geolocation helps with solving the problem by forcing a full, cold start. Using GPS Up in the background also helps with keeping the service functioning while it's been used by or a fix is not gotten by other navigation software. ¹ The GPS problem is fixed in ROM version 1.0.6 -- Link --- (Also available on Needrom.com.) See post #96 for further tips on how to possibly stabilize the GPS/GLONASS fix. See post #93 for instructions on how to update your ROM.
3. Microphone volume level is low: microphone volume is low when used in apps like Whatsapp to record a message. One has to speak very close to the microphone so that the one receiving the message might hear it in a good, reasonable volume. I've had other phones and this is a problem specific to Nomu S20.
4. No support from their website: there is no support from their website nomu.hk. They do not even supply stock ROMs for those who might want to update their phone or fix a bricked one. One has to rely on websites like needrom.com or this XDA forum to get the stock ROMs.
5. OTA/FOTA is fake: it really doens't work. I had installed version 1.0.2 and 1.0.3. In both cases the wireless update feature gives the message that the phone already has the latest software. So OTA/FOTA is most likely a fake , non responsive service.
6. Charger doesn't work when the phone is off: the phone doesn't recognize the plugged charger when the phone is off.
7. Android translations not complete: specially in version 1.0.2, several languages are missing. Systems apps like the dialer may not have an accurate translation in version 1.0.3.
There's a new official ROM on needrom.com which purportedly solves the Triada Trojan problem: NOMU_S20_COMMON_V1.0.6_2017_05_18_FQ5C23WTE1D.XWP_.NOMU_.M0.HB_.H.SM_.0518.V3.06 mod edit - link removed I shall be testing it in the coming days.
Update: the uploader himself tried already and states that the ROM is also infected: "Tried already…. no help, All Nomu ROMs are still infected… anybody can help?".
JVitor said:
5. OTA/FOTA is fake: it really doens't work. I had installed version 1.0.2 and 1.0.3. In both cases the wireless update feature gives the message that the phone already has the latest software. So OTA/FOTA is most likely a fake , non responsive service.
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Maybe it's because "Wireless Update" app is infected by itself (Android/Trojan.Downloader.Fota.e) as reported by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanner.
Nice thread btw! :good:
navigatoras said:
Maybe it's because "Wireless Update" app is infected by itself (Android/Trojan.Downloader.Fota.e) as reported by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanner.
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Indeed. Perhaps if we delete, disable or uninstall files assciated with FOTA (Wireless Update), we might "cure" the ROM. I have noticed that the "Seetings" app (com.chunmei.calculator) is installed through a temporary installer at /storage/emulated/0/.jm/com.android.vending/8949_1004_1495532446456.xde.apk If the trigger event or process of origin is located, we might "cure" it. It could be the Wireless Update feature/FOTA as well. I will experiment with that.
Also, there seems to be an alternative ROM, from a rebrand called MTT IDEAL: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72467315&postcount=19 Official website: https://www.mttmobiles.com/fr/mtt-ideal If we can get the official ROM from MTT IDEAL, it might work on Nomu S20 and if from a different developer, it might also be clean and better.
I have already tried deleting the following folders and still the /storage/emulated/0/.jm/com.android.vending/8949_1004_1495532446456.xde.apk processs is injected randomly and the fake Settings app is installed. So it doesn't seem to be related with Wireless Update/FOTA.
Code:
/system/priv-app/SecurityService
/system/app/AdupsFota
/system/app/AdupsFotaReboot
JVitor said:
I have already tried deleting the following folders and still the /storage/emulated/0/.jm/com.android.vending/8949_1004_1495532446456.xde.apk processs is injected randomly and the fake Settings app is installed. So it doesn't seem to be related with Wireless Update/FOTA.
Code:
/system/priv-app/SecurityService
/system/app/AdupsFota
/system/app/AdupsFotaReboot
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Does this mean you found a way to root the phone?
I have contacted a Nomu representative and supposedly the company tried "to clean the malware from their rom" with the 1.0.6 update. I am not sure that the company put the malware there on purpose (for some extra cache) and was not fooled by a third party (as a lot of other Chinese manufacturers have the same issue).
I am not familiar flashing ROMs with MediaTek based phones (not even sure if the method is CPU based) but are we sure that ROM 1.0.6 is also infected, according to the user in the 'needrom' forum and the result is not dependent on the flashing method (ie a partial vs a full wipe of the storage area)?
Let's hope that we'll be able to also try the official ROM from MTT IDEAL at some time..
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Does this mean you found a way to root the phone? I have contacted a Nomu representative and supposedly the company tried "to clean the malware from their rom" with the 1.0.6 update. I am not sure that the company put the malware there on purpose (for some extra cache) and was not fooled by a third party (as a lot of other Chinese manufacturers have the same issue).
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Yes. I have rooted the phone. I had to install first TWRP recovery and then flash SuperSU via TWRP. A little complicated: 1) First unlock bootloalder via Fastboot; 2) Flash TWRP and reboot into recovery; 3) Flash SuperSU flashable zip file; 4) Rewrite IMEI numbers using SN Write tool (click here).
When I flash a new ROM I have to do it all over again (except if IMEI was backed up before, but then root might be necesssary for this anyway). I will try and test the 1.0.6 update next week, with a full wipe/format command.
All right! Thanks for confirming that the above mentioned method works. As I am planning a motorbike trip (the reason I bought the phone in the first place) I don't feel comfortable to follow the procedure at this time but I will definitely be more experimental after the trip.
I will eagerly wait for your results, as you 've already said "this is an otherwise good device", and report back if the company representative communicates to me any more info!
navigatoras said:
I will eagerly wait for your results, as you 've already said "this is an otherwise good device", and report back if the company representative communicates to me any more info!
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Thanks. I will post results here. Hopefully meanwhile the representatives or someone else provide some other solution, if version 1.0.6 is not the final one. Have a nice trip. You can use some antivirus scanner/monitor to keep the Settings spammer/trojan in check and uninstall it when it comes up.
I have flashed and tested ROM version 1.0.6 and although antivirus programs don't detect any threats, the Triada virus is still there. The fake "Seetings" app (com.chunmei.calculator) is installed through a temporary installer at /storage/emulated/0/.jm/com.android.vending/8949_1004_1495532446456.xde.apk. It's installed on the background, at some random event. I am not able to determine the process of origin.
Mega.nz link:
NOMU_S20_COMMON_V1.0.6_2017_05_18_FQ5C23WTE1D.XWP_.NOMU_.M0.HB_.H.SM_.0518.V3.06
I wonder if message #19 posted on the thread about com.chunmei.calculator (link in your first post) about removing and replacing the USIM card has something to do with the persistence of the above mentioned malware. Is it possible that some code is stored in the USIM card?
navigatoras said:
Is it possible that some code is stored in the USIM card?
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Very unlikely: https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/121571/can-a-sim-card-propagate-malware Triada is a very sophisticated malaware: http://news.softpedia.com/news/triada-trojan-infects-android-s-zygote-core-process-501304.shtml
In fact, developers/hackers have plenty of options to infect a phone ROM with malaware/viruses. To my mind it's the manufacturer's responsibility to make sure that the ROM they are supplying is clean of viruses and other malaware. In this case it's Nomu's fault not to make sure their phones are free of malaware or viruses. Even if they might have been fooled by the developer which supplied the software, it shows poor quality and safety controls. And they should at the least fix it immediately once a problem has been detected.
Update: the below fix doesn't work. Fake "Settings" came up again.
But this time, it seems that the developer (or hacker) which supplied the ROM has been just joking/fooling with us. In version 1.0.6 the FOTA feature was removed, as well as the other files which were associated with malaware, some of them mentioned in this thread. Then they added an app called "Software Updates". It has this icon:
It's a system app meant purportedly to apply software updates to the ROM. I suspected that this app was injecting the malaware when pretending to look for updates. So I uninstalled it with System app remover (requires root). I also deleted the temporary file at /storage/emulated/0/.jm/com.android.vending/8949_1004_1495532446456.xde.apk (with Root Browser). Since then the fake "Seetings" app (com.chunmei.calculator) has not come up again. I will be monitoring in the next couple of days and report back if it shows up (or another suspect process).
Unfortunately the above fix doesn't work. Fake "Settings" came up again this morning after starting YouTube app. Hackers are not kidding.
For those who might be interested, attached follows the the installer of the fake "Settings" app which is injected by some unknown process at /storage/emulated/0/.jm/com.android.vending/8949_1004_1495532446456.xde.apk (it looks like it's renamed or changed after install so that antivrus programs will not see it or detect it).
I suppose that there isn't any custom rom for this phone that is clean, right? :crying:
Boys, let's go to spam this problem on their official Facebook page, maybe they will wake up and take this problem seriously.
https://www.facebook.com/nomumobile/
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Boys, let's go to spam this problem on their official Facebook page, maybe they will wake up and take this problem seriously.
https://www.facebook.com/nomumobile/
Can you post a screenshot of the rom/software version your device is using? Have you scanned your device with Malwarebytes' scanner?
My firmware version is 1.0.3, but the virus is still there in versione 1.0.6.
Anyway, Nomu just released the S30 mini which would seem to have exactly the same hardware of nomu s20. Maybe that the firmware is compatible? Even if there are no viruses also in this one...
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Kiloplt said:
I own one too. But have no virus appearing untill now.
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This virus seems that remain "hidden" for a while... I've used my phone for about 4 mounths until the first ads appeared.
I've updated my phone to the latest ota firmware, rooted and deleted virus with demo license of Dr.Web.
No virus so far...
LeonKillah said:
I've updated my phone to the latest ota firmware, rooted and deleted virus with demo license of Dr.Web.
No virus so far...
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I deleted it with avira and created a file with the exact name and changed to read only (rooted phone). It seems like It's worked. Yet.
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Btw for me the 1.0.6 zip is corrupted says the TWRP when I try to install. I successfully installed the chamelephone os.