LeapFrog Epic development thread (ROMs, recovery, etc.)

LeapFrog Epic development thread (ROMs, recovery, etc.) - Android General

The first custom ROM for the Epic is now live! See this thread for details.
So a friend of mine got his hands on one of these, and since he asked me about flashing Gapps into the device, I was wondering if any one of you guys have been doing something just as "epic" for this children's tablet. And yes, I started this thread as a sort-of sequel/follow-up to the VTech Innotab Max thread I posted a year ago.
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TECH SPECS:
Display: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with TN LCD display
Resolution: 1024x600
Operating System: Based on Android 4.4 (modified, of course)
Processor: Quad-core, 1.3 GHz (reported by CPU-Z as MediaTek MT8127)
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 16GB; 9GB available for /sdcard partition
Micro SD Card Slot: Yes, expandable up to 32GB
Camera - Rear: 2MP
Camera - Front: 2MP
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack with microphone
Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: 6+ hours; results will vary based on usage and settings
Port: Micro USB
Sensor(s): Accelerometer
Much to my disappointment, LeapFrog didn't equip the tablet with a GPS module, and despite the potential privacy issues that may arise with including one, it could be legitimately used for certain applications like tracking the device or your son or daughter in case he/she gets lost. The usual backdoor leading to Developer Options is also disabled for some reason, though it can still be accessed through third-party utilities such as this. And maybe it's just my modded Epic, but beaming stuff from another device to an Epic using ShareIT appears to suffer from connection issues, i.e. the device is detected but the sender is unable to connect to it; a workaround for this would be sending a file or two from the Epic and then having the sender do the same from his/her device.
APKs from outside sources can be installed either through ADB or by downloading it on your device and installing as usual, not to mention that there's a semi-hidden feature (tucked away under the Parental Controls panel) that allows for the Amazon AppStore to be loaded. As for rooting, Kingoroot should do the trick from what I've read here, but you can manually install SuperSU on it if you prefer the more established root access app. ADB-wise, the latest debug and fastboot binaries should work on the device from what I can attest.
Oh, and here's a link to the Antutu test results:
http://our.antutu.net/api/?action=v5&act=benchmark&id=54239552
CPU-Z report:
Kernel sources:
Code:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vo6u4s6b3shjrhb/epic.iso?dl=0
https://github.com/huckleberrypie/android_kernel_quanta_narnia
Mad props to RAMChYLD for volunteering to have the sources mailed to him, as I'm reluctant to have them mail the goods to me no thanks to the rather abysmal postal service here in my place.
Pre-rooted ROM dump courtesy of @epic__fail; This can only be flashed with an unlocked bootloader.
Code:
http://www.needrom.com/download/leapfrog-epic-v1-stock-rom/
Note that while the unsigned ROMs cannot be flashed directly using SP Flash Tool, you can get around this by using the hidden Write Memory option. A quick guide on how to do that can be found on page 12.
Signed ROM dumps. Can be flashed directly using SP Flash Tool v5.1744. Make sure to perform a full backup of the tablet before flashing!
Code:
Epic Academy Edition:
v1.1.95: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117902657
v1.8.160: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117908682
v1.8.804: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261819358
LeapPad Academy:
v1.1.171: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261738402
P.S.: If you're getting a signature error upon flashing, try unticking SEC_RO and then try again.
Official flashable ZIP files:
Code:
Regular:
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/KOT49H.user.1.0.124.20150709.140831-to-KOT49H.user.1.5.45.20160310.231145.zip
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/KOT49H.user.1.1.146.20150825.120621-to-KOT49H.user.1.5.45.20160310.231145.zip
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/KOT49H.user.1.2.90.20150924.150837-to-KOT49H.user.1.5.45.20160310.231145.zip
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/KOT49H.user.1.3.27.20151026.144847-to-KOT49H.user.1.5.45.20160310.231145.zip
Academy Edition:
Latest Version: "KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555"
KOT49H.user.1.1.52.20170522.123745
URL: http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/v2/KOT49H.user.1.1.52.20170522.123745_to_KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555.zip
Patch notes: This is an incremental update from KOT49H.user.1.1.52.20170522.123745 to KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555
KOT49H.user.1.1.62.20170627.010228
URL: http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/v2/KOT49H.user.1.1.62.20170627.010228_to_KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555.zip
Patch notes: This is an incremental update from KOT49H.user.1.1.62.20170627.010228 to KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555
KOT49H.user.1.1.64.20170704.010259
URL: http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/v2/KOT49H.user.1.1.64.20170704.010259_to_KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555.zip
Patch notes: This is an incremental update from KOT49H.user.1.1.64.20170704.010259 to KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555
KOT49H.user.1.1.66.20170712.151925
URL: http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/v2/KOT49H.user.1.1.66.20170712.151925_to_KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555.zip
Patch notes: This is an incremental update from KOT49H.user.1.1.66.20170712.151925 to KOT49H.user.1.1.95.20171215.140555
JSON files for the updater:
Regular:
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions1.json
Academy:
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic2.json
LeapPad Academy:
http://lfcdownload.leapfrog.com/epic/en/NarniaSystemUpdateVersions_epic3.json
The above ZIPs are incremental patches used to update an existing system to a newer build; I couldn't seem to dig up a full system image, let alone a scatter file, for a bricked or bootlooping Epic to be restored back to factory condition though, but still I'm keeping this as a reference in case any one of you guys is interested in downloading them manually. Apparently "KOT49H.user.1.1.99.20150807.173011" is unique to demo units, hence why there weren't any updates available for my device when I ran the OTA utility.
Demo-to-retail conversion tutorial
A tutorial on how to convert a store demo unit into a fully-functional Epic can be found here:
https://huckleberrypie57.blogspot.com/2018/12/and-i-came-in-for-another-leapfrog-epic.html
Custom ROMs
Unofficial LineageOS 14.1 by mac2612, blakegriplingph and kai2000: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-lineageos-14-1-leapfrog-epic-t4161311

The modifications to the way locale is set means that Bluetooth HID like keyboards can pair but cannot work since it cannot be set to be used for input (the options to change or add keyboard layouts is disabled in the Android settings screen and instead is selected from LeapFrog's own screen which divides the world into 7 regions- US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Other. When you pick Other it forces the UK keyboard and locale on you, which is ridiculous since some countries uses varying combinations of either (for example, Philippines uses US English 100%, while Malaysia uses UK English but US Keyboard). However bluetooth does work with A2DP devices.
Yeah, the CPU-Z and AnTuTu benchmark are my doing. I am the friend Blake mentioned. I should add that the device ran the Project Anarchy demo in AnTuTu somewhat well, averaging at 15fps.
MTK's spec sheet mentions that the SoC also has GPS and FM Radio, but I suspect that both are disconnected on the device since Android doesn't detect them.
The option to enable installation of packages from untrusted sources is still in the android security screen in settings tho, and you will be instructed to turn it on as part of the steps to install the Amazon AppStore.

I actually emailed LeapFrog as to whether they can release a tarball to the MTK kernel sources they used, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed but since they had a history of doing so in compliance with the GPL (c.f. the links to Didj/Leapster sources on eLinux provided by none other than LF themselves), I have high hopes for custom ROM development or at least some mods for the device.

Well, my only problem with the device is that the input method and locale selection is locked down and selected by the "Device Locale" screen, instead of allowing the much more granular selection allowed from the Android settings screen itself. I have determined that the same lockdown prevents bluetooth keyboards from pairing properly with the device. Also, several apps defaulted to downloading videos from UK servers instead (ie BabyFirst TV, Fisher-Price Puppy Player and Little People Player) and thus have what I perceive as "wrong voices".

I'm still waiting for LeapFrog's reply concerning the kernel sources, and if all goes well we'll be golden.

Good luck.

Well, drat. Leapfrog's asking me for a mailing address so they can send me the source CDs. Problem is I am wary of the postal servce here at my place, so is there anyone who's willing to get the sources?

So I bought one of these leap pad epics. Got it at toys r us. It was a return so open box. They gave it to me for $70 (they retail for $169.99+tax) because the last person who owned it left their passcode on it. I can't figure out how to get it off. Any ideas??

Hang in there. I've contacted Leapfrog via Facebook and am awaiting a reply.

RAMChYLD said:
Hang in there. I've contacted Leapfrog via Facebook and am awaiting a reply.
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Wouldn't doing the standard factory reset procedure be enough for that (as with those who ended up flinging way too many patterns on their device), or is there anything special that's needed to be done?

Okay, got a reply. Go into the parent screen to bring up the pin entry, then enter 4 1 9. Now, when your cursor is in the last textbox, hit the backspace and enter 2 7. Apparently this is a hidden backdoor that Leapfrog puts into the system for cases like these (ie improper returns).
I've tested it, entering 4 1 2 7 upfront doesn't work. It has to be 4 1 9 <backspace> 2 7.
As for doing a factory reset, well, It's a catch 22 situation- to get into the settings screen, you need to enter the password first - they actually modified the settings app. If you don't have the password, well, you're SOL unless you call Leapfrog support, who will probably give you this code anyway. If the ADB interface is up, you could probably do it from there, but I'm not sure if it is.

Hmm, now I'm wondering if there's someone who's up to doing an SP Flash Tool dump of the device.

Good news: RAMChYLD just got his hands on the source tarball, and as such he gave me a link to the ISO containing the kernel sources, ripped off the disc LeapFrog mailed to him recently:
Said link to the sources can be found on the first post, in case you guys are interested.

Actually, Blake did the bulk of the work, talking to Leapfrog and arranging the CD to be sent to me. But yeah.

RAMChYLD said:
Actually, Blake did the bulk of the work, talking to Leapfrog and arranging the CD to be sent to me. But yeah.
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Yup, pretty much. Though to tell you one thing, I was a bit worried that the sources either wouldn't arrive in time or not at all.

RAMChYLD said:
As for doing a factory reset, well, It's a catch 22 situation- to get into the settings screen, you need to enter the password first - they actually modified the settings app. If you don't have the password, well, you're SOL unless you call Leapfrog support, who will probably give you this code anyway. If the ADB interface is up, you could probably do it from there, but I'm not sure if it is.
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You can factory reset by holding down Power + Volume Up at boot.

Is any one of you guys here interested?

I will be. I'll be buying my son one this weekend.

alienundies said:
I will be. I'll be buying my son one this weekend.
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If you could provide an SP Flash Tool dump of the stock ROM it'll be golden., along with a TWRP/Clockwork recovery image. I really wish that I could get my hands on one, but the local Toys R Us here sells it for like twice the price even though it's just some glorified MediaTek device made with children in mind.

XbooX08 said:
You can factory reset by holding down Power + Volume Up at boot.
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Does that work? They even went as far as to disable the ability to screenshot with power + volume down until I installed an app to re-enable it.
blakegriplingph said:
If you could provide an SP Flash Tool dump of the stock ROM it'll be golden., along with a TWRP/Clockwork recovery image. I really wish that I could get my hands on one, but the local Toys R Us here sells it for like twice the price even though it's just some glorified MediaTek device made with children in mind.
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+1. The Asian importers for the device are charging way more for it over here than the device sell for in the US. It's going for an insane RM1000 at Toys R Us and Hamleys here. Which imo is ridiculous given that there are vendors selling (malware-laden) Chinese tablets for less than a fifth of that.

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JXD S7100 Android Gaming Tablet

There has been a little conversation about this new device in the Yinlips G18 thread, but I thought it deserved it's own space.
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Specs:
CPU: 800MHz ARM Cortex A9 (single-core) + Mali 400 GPU
RAM: 512MB DDR2
Storage: 8GB internal (6.25GB available to the user) + microSD slot
Display: 7" 800x480 touch screen
OS: Google Android 2.2 (with some launcher modifications)
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g/n + miniUSB with OTG capability (adapter included)
Included emulators: Arcade games, Nintendo 64 games, Sony PS1 games, Nintendo GBA games, Sega MD games
Camera: Dual Camera (Front: 0.3M pixels, Back: 2.0M pixels)
On line video: Supports Flash (Youtube, TED mobile, BBC news etc)
TV out: mini-HIMI output
Accelerometer: Yes
Audio: Stereo speakers + headphone jack
Dimensions: 238.5x121.7x12.35mm - 16.0oz
Manufacturer's product page
Rooting / Google Market install instructions (thanks jutley)
Firmware update/restore instructions - Note that the S7100 is available in either a resistive or (slightly more expensive) capacitive touchscreen version. The ROMs for these two versions are not intercompatible. Make sure you get the correct update. (thanks blokenfeffer)
Starfox 64 demo:
More information will be added as it becomes available.

Quick walkthrough on how to replace the stock emulators on the S7100.
Disclaimer as usual: everything here is at your OWN RISK.
I'll be using Gensoid as an example, as this emulator refused to launch for me out of the box.
Requirements:
Rooted S7100.
File explorer with root permissions.
Gensoid replacement.
1) Once your device is rooted, you'll need to grab a file explorer. The explorer I use is ES File Explorer.
2) Download Gensoid. For this example, place this on the root of your SD card. As long as you can find this file in ES Explorer, it doesn't really matter where you put it.
Instructions:
Launch ES File Explorer, press the menu button and change the following options:
Change Home Directory to /
Check Root Explorer to enabled
Check Mount File System to enabled
Back out of the settings and navigate to the following directory:
/system/app
Long press on Gnes4droid.apk and rename it to Gnes4droid.apkbak
Navigate to /system/libs/ and rename the folder Gnes4droid to Gnes4droidbak
Now power off the S7100 and power it back up again, if you do not power off installation in the next step will fail.
Launch ES File Explorer again and find the APK for Gensoid that you downloaded previously and press it. It should now offer to install the application, follow the on screen steps and you should have successfully replaced the preloaded version of Gensoid.
Any games you have should still autmoatically launch from the Game Center icons and the MD lists, but adds the advantage of having a launcher icon for the emulator itself, should you wish to customise your device with another launcher.
This should work for any preloaded emulator that you wish to replace with a previous version. Do NOT delete the other emulators just incase you want to revert.
If you have any issues, you can always undo the renaming operations above.

I ordered one of these things a few weeks ago, and finally got it in the mail, but it doesn't boot; it sits at a blank white screen. Any thoughts?

nsigma said:
I ordered one of these things a few weeks ago, and finally got it in the mail, but it doesn't boot; it sits at a blank white screen. Any thoughts?
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Tried booting into recovery and loading factory defaults? I read about someone who had a similar issue.
Which website did you buy it from?
If factory defaults don't work you could also try downloading f/w above and reloading it.
To get into recovery (courtesy of Jutleys via apad forum):
Press and hold the Menu button, keep the Menu button pressed and now press the Power on button. The "upgrading please wait" message will be displayed.The menu will be displayed. Use the Volume + and - buttons to navigate the menu options.From the menu you can perform the following functions:Wipe data/factory reset.Yes-delete all user data.Wipe cache partition.Wipe media storage partition.Apply SD-card update.zip.
From the menu choose "Apply SD-card update.zip" select the option using the Back button. Wait while the tablet reflashes. Ensure the battery is fully charged or the power cable is connected before starting the reflash process. After the reflash is complete. Press the Back button to reboot the tablet.

I just ordered one of these. Sounds perfect since I am delevoping games for Android, and this is a mix of everything Android it seems.
I got just about all Emulators for Android, so I hope to test how well they will work on this. Amiga, C64, almost all Segas, most Nintendo, DosBox and Playstation 1. I just worry that it might be too low quality and won't work at all.

nsigma said:
I ordered one of these things a few weeks ago, and finally got it in the mail, but it doesn't boot; it sits at a blank white screen. Any thoughts?
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Just posted a reply to you over on apad forums. It's probably not a software issue, but I've posted a screenshot on that thread to see if you can get some sound out of the machine.

JXD S7100 ADW Launcher & Custom icons
Just got mine a couple days ago...
First thing i did was root, install market, and got rid of that horrible launcher it comes with, replaced it with ADW, and i also made a few custom icons for games and emulators, still working on more. Heres a pic

SwayProductions said:
Just got mine a couple days ago...
First thing i did was root, install market, and got rid of that horrible launcher it comes with, replaced it with ADW, and i also made a few custom icons for games and emulators, still working on more.
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When u say u got rid of the launcher, can u completely remove it or just use adw instead?
Reason bring is I installed go launcher but the original still resides.
Also do u know how to get rid if the Chinese market and crap? I replaced some default emulators with new versions by renaming originals in system/app folder but can't see anything fire the Chinese stuff.

I did not completely remove it but I beleive you can use titanium backup, I used it to remove all the Chinese apps and everything else I didn't need
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App

wozz9192 said:
When u say u got rid of the launcher, can u completely remove it or just use adw instead?
Reason bring is I installed go launcher but the original still resides.
Also do u know how to get rid if the Chinese market and crap? I replaced some default emulators with new versions by renaming originals in system/app folder but can't see anything fire the Chinese stuff.
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Wouldn't be wise to remove their launcher entirely. If you use an alternative launcher though, you can set it as the default launcher which effectively does the same thing anyway.
Settings > applications > all > launcher > clear defaults on "Launch by default".
Next time you press HOME, it will ask you which app to use as your default launcher, set it to Go Launcher and it'll be the default launcher from boot.
To reverse this if you have any issues, repeat the steps above and select Go Launcher to clear defaults, instead of launcher.
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Just got mine a couple days ago...
First thing i did was root, install market, and got rid of that horrible launcher it comes with, replaced it with ADW, and i also made a few custom icons for games and emulators, still working on more. Heres a pic
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Nice looking homescreen, you should post up any other changes you make

JXD s7100 Bluetooth Support?
Does anyone know if this device supports Bluetooth? I read on another forum that there is a firmware upgrade for the resistive screen model that has Bluetooth in the caption. If the device does have Bluetooth, does this mean it's only in the resistive screen model? Maybe only later releases of the device received the Bluetooth capability (resistive and capacitive)? Thanks for any information.

breakingpoint72 said:
Does anyone know if this device supports Bluetooth? I read on another forum that there is a firmware upgrade for the resistive screen model that has Bluetooth in the caption. If the device does have Bluetooth, does this mean it's only in the resistive screen model? Maybe only later releases of the device received the Bluetooth capability (resistive and capacitive)? Thanks for any information.
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There seems to be a few different models out there and seemingly one of them has bluetooth. I'm not aware of where this model is being sold though, as almost nobody seems to have a bluetooth enabled model.
My capacitive model doesn't have bluetooth and looking at the restive models other users have, theirs don't have it either.
Fairly sure this isn't a stock upgrade for later releases though, rather another SKU.

JXD s7100 Bluetooth support?
blokenfeffer said:
There seems to be a few different models out there and seemingly one of them has bluetooth. I'm not aware of where this model is being sold though, as almost nobody seems to have a bluetooth enabled model.
My capacitive model doesn't have bluetooth and looking at the restive models other users have, theirs don't have it either.
Fairly sure this isn't a stock upgrade for later releases though, rather another SKU.
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Thanks Blokenfeffer for the information.
One thing I find that is strange though. The following sites list that it does have Bluetooth. Sorry I could not link to the entire URL. The forum has yet to give me the privilege to do so.
ownta.com
lettouch.com
r4shop.co.uk
Do you think that this is an error on their part? They have had this same information on their site since the launch of the device.

breakingpoint72 said:
Thanks Blokenfeffer for the information.
One thing I find that is strange though. The following sites list that it does have Bluetooth. Sorry I could not link to the entire URL. The forum has yet to give me the privilege to do so.
ownta.com
lettouch.com
r4shop.co.uk
Do you think that this is an error on their part? They have had this same information on their site since the launch of the device.
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It's possibly an error, or they could have the bluetooth model. Mine has bluetooth sharing running in the background, but there's no bluetooth hardware in the machine that I'm aware of.
There are definitely 3 different firmware revisions on the JXD site though, including bluetooth and none bluetooth versions.

JXD s7100 Bluetooth Support?
blokenfeffer said:
It's possibly an error, or they could have the bluetooth model. Mine has bluetooth sharing running in the background, but there's no bluetooth hardware in the machine that I'm aware of.
There are definitely 3 different firmware revisions on the JXD site though, including bluetooth and none bluetooth versions.
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Thanks again, blokenfeffer. That answers my question to why I saw a picture on JXD's website with the Bluetooth symbol running in the notification bar. It must have just been running in the software, yet it does not have the actual hardware to support it. I guess I'll just have to wait and see if the new units coming out have Bluetooth or not.

Mine definitely does not have bluetooth. Interestingly, it thinks it has GPS, but even after spending 10 very cold minutes outside with the device pointed at the sky, I could not get a single satellite signal. So I suspect that radio is not present either.

Lots of tinkering!
I have been following this thread since its introduction and appreciate all the tips and tricks that have been very helpful. I thought I would add my findings to the thread.
I finally got current location working in the browser and on wifi.
After countless try's I have found a reliable networklocation.apk that works..
- 1 First you must be rooted
- 2 In order to get it to work google search tiadroid6.1 and its the first link that pops up.
- 3 Extract the file networklocation.apk and using (es file explorer or similiar app) and add it to your /system/apps folder
- 4 shutdown and reboot your device
Volia! enjoy!
Things I have currently done
- Rooted/Market via visionary
- Changed boot screen
- ICS Keyboard (must have)
- Removed Badiu and all the factory launcher and junk (makes this thing pretty snappy)
- Netflix works great
- Skype works but hangs at times
Problems I'm currently working
- factory camera app is really screwy I downloaded HDR app from the market and it appears to work fine so I'm hoping its software
When I load it I sit at a blank screen regardless of which camera I have selected. Sometimes I can get it to work by going to video and clicking the mms video option.
- GTA III boots and loads just fine plays the entire movie and will sometimes even let you play for a minute or two then crashes with an android process error

I *had* Bluetooth on mine untill I dared to update it with one of the firmware on JXD's website

UPDATE:
Fixed my camera problem and with chainfire 3D most games work really well on this thing. For those that have sporadic camera issues make sure that you don't have the screen locked and that the screen rotates.
I'm crossing my fingers to get gingerbread on this device so that we can use OnLive gaming.
Also I have been messing with power profiles and am seeing better battery life in the 4+ hr range.
The charger that came with it died so I'm in the process of building another one. So more to come once I can charge this thing!
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Amon_Re
Quick question about your bluetooth. Did you actually have it working? If so have you taken apart to get the BT chip info by chance to try and recover that functionality?

CrazylegsFE said:
Quick question about your bluetooth. Did you actually have it working? If so have you taken apart to get the BT chip info by chance to try and recover that functionality?
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Well, I could turn it on & off, it seemed to be responding properly, was going to test some bluetooth gadgets after the firmware upgrade but alas...
I haven't taken the thing apart yet, I'm mailing back & forth with JXD at the moment to see if they can help, if that fails though I probably will take it apart.

ZTE Source (n9511) Rooted W/CWM Recovery!

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Hello xda community, this thread is for the ZTE Source (n9511)
Device info:
CODE NAME: hera
Type Smartphone
Form Factor Candy Bar
Height 5.31" Width 2.64" Depth 0.40" Weight 5.0 oz
Display Physical Size 4.5"
Resolution: Width 480 Resolution: Height 854
Technology FWVGA (218ppi) TFT Capacitive 5-point Multi-Touch
Platform OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Camera Main Resolution 5.0 MP Features Auto-Focus, LED Flash, Backside Illuminated Sensor Video Capture 720p HD Front-Facing Resolution 1 MP with Backside Illuminated Sensor Fixed-Focus
Processor CPU 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm SnapDragon™ MSM8930
Battery Capacity 2070 mAh
Memory Internal 1GB RAM + 4GB ROM (Approx 2GB available to end user) Expandable MicroSD, up to 32GB
Networks Frequencies CDMA 1x EVDO rev. A - Cell (800), PCS (1900), AWS (1700/2100) LTE -- Band Class 2/4/25
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Mobile Hotspot Yes GPS GPS, Assisted GPS (aGPS,) Simultaneous GPS (sGPS) USB Yes Headset Jack 3.5mm
Audio & Video Audio Format MP3, AMR-NB(3gp), OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, SP-MIDI, WAV, M4A Video Format MP4, H.263, H.264 Sound Technology SRS Enhanced Sound
Messaging Features SMS, MMS, Swype Predictive Text
Accessory Compatibility Hearing Aid Compliance M4/T4 Text Telephone (TTY) Compatibility Yes -
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root using the method found here or use Framaroot !
(Framaroot method requires manual install of supersu, help can be provided if needed)
Video help found here
Online user manual found here
DaemeonZane said:
To get to recovery: Either restart the device and hold Volume Up, or completely power it down and start with the volume up.
Factory Test Mode: Same thing as recovery, except you use Volume Down.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks:
DaemeonZane for probing and finding FTM & Recovery!
Junkie2100 for porting cwm!
cooldudezach for the OC Kernel!
SuperR for the stock/deodexed Roms.
Anyone else who helped with this device, big or small!
News:
*****WE HAVE FASTBOOT!!!***** Thanks DaemeonZane!!!
Code:
[B]To enter fastboot see [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48295134&postcount=23"]this[/URL] post!
For recovery files to build custom recovery, see [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48319535&postcount=29"]this[/URL] post![/B]
*****WE HAVE CWM!!!***** BIG THANKS TO Junkie2100 and DaemeonZane for their hard work!!! And strykerhandy for being the brave one to test it first!
Code:
[B]To install CWM Custom recovery see [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48374851"]this[/URL] post![/B]
*****Download the Stock Rom Pre-rooted / Deodexed (Courtesy of SuperR)*****
Code:
[B]Download Rom [URL="http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=816616"] Here[/URL] [/B]
*****Beta OC cdz Kernel for the ZTE Source (courtesy of cooldudezach)*****
click here.
USB switch test
Code:
[SIZE=3]On the phone go to Dialer and enter *983*87274#[/SIZE]

To App or Not To App...
Here is a list of apps I successfully disabed/froze using RootAppDelete:
Frozen:
Cricket Navigator
Cricket 411
Data Connect
My Backup
Disabled:
Black Hole
Browser
Bubbles
Camera
Chrome
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
Cricket Ignite
Email
Face Unlock
File Manager
Gallery
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Magazines
Google Play Movies
Google Play Music
Google+
Hangouts
Magic Smoke Wallpapers
Music
Music Visualization Wallpapers
News & Weather
Phase Beam
Shop
Swipe
Task Manager
Twitter
Video Player
World Time
ZTE FOTA
USERS MUST HAVE ROOT ACCESS TO FREEZE/DISABLE APPS WITH RootAppDelete!!!
..........................................................................................................................................................................

Check out my YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMcWjfknZ1E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my JellyBeer Fire HD

Screenshots:
Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using xda premium

Cricket Ignite
I just got my ZTE N9511 on Black Friday. Last night they stopped me from using PowerAmp Pro that I got from torrent downloads. Today I uninstalled it, installed Titanium Backup Pro and deleted Cricket Ignite off my phone... I am still wet behind the ears with all of this, will my phone be okay, and is there anything else I should take off my phone as far as system apps go?

@JOEP702
So far I have froze/disabled a few system apps.. Click here to see.
Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using xda premium

custom rom for zte source ?
Anyone knows about A custom rom for the zte source?

@2012crazymexican
From what I have heard, there is no fastboot for the Source... which means ... well I don't know for sure but I believe you need fastboot in order to flash a custom ROM. I am far from a Dev, and have little experience beyond simple adb commands and a few fastboot commands. There IS a way to put software on this device, though I doubt ZTE is going to give out its secrets. If this phone becomes more popular then hopefully we will get some smart devs, like Hashcode for example, who can work on this phone. Until then, I will be doing whatever I can to unlock this device as best as I can.
Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using xda premium

So I'm a dumbass
The title says it all. Apparently I either deleted the wrong thing, or something, but I just got my Source this afternoon and did the root on it, and then installed Titanium Backup.... I did a backup of all the apps, but when I try to restore, I get multiple failures. Not sure what happened and frankly don't care, (the phone still works great minus the Ignite crap by the way) but I've found factory test mode and the recovery module...
Using this method I'd like some of you rooted folks to try and do a ROM dump. Try it from Factory Test Mode AND the Recovery Mode.
To get to recovery: Either restart the device and hold Volume Up, or completely power it down and start with the volume up.
Factory Test Mode: Same thing as recovery, except you use Volume Down.
I'm gonna do a DD on this and download the full SDK, see what I can figure out, but I am so not a Dev, dudes and dudettes, so it'll be up to the ZTE lovers out there to make it happen. I'm also looking to see about Link2SD support and EXT4 support, though with all the storage, it'll be awhile before I fill mine...
Still, this is a brand new phone, pretty much, and I'm gonna love messing around with it with you folks, but I've been around dev's and fankids before: androidforums Admire and Evo 4G threads, to name two. I sincerely hope that we can all work together to pimp this darn thing instead of fighting like a bunch of kids :highfive: I'll post my DD dumps and whatnot as I get them, and try on your devices as well. The more people we have working on this the better.

@DaemeonZane
Thanks for the info! Added to OP.
Have you managed to get the driver installed for FTM?
Recovery is crap... No zip install... no backup.... but a must have regardless.
ALL THE MORE REASON WHY WE NEED SOME SMART DEVS HELPING!!
CWM or TWRP would be great! Custom Roms would be great!

Hey Gus.
.
Hey guys I too am a noob and don't know anything hardly about Modding the android system but I am totally techale and willing to try almost anything. I got this phone to learn on but I am finding out tbat there isn't much soft ware writtien for this model so I get to work with you guys on some real development instead of just flashing and recovering...
I really want to k kW if anyone has had any luck finding and flashing any costoms at all... if so could you post the link with instructions. Thanks guys
Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Krsmqn said:
@DaemeonZane
Thanks for the info! Added to OP.
Have you managed to get the driver installed for FTM?
Recovery is crap... No zip install... no backup.... but a must have regardless.
ALL THE MORE REASON WHY WE NEED SOME SMART DEVS HELPING!!
CWM or TWRP would be great! Custom Roms would be great!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got it to register just by having Windows Update look for dirvers. Picked a good ADB driver right off the bat.... Right now I've got root and am attempting to use an adb shell and rkdump to get a good image.... but under /dev/block I can't identify what's recovery, what's system, etc.; all I get is the following:
It's kind of a pain in my ass, because I'm not quite sure what's what, but if any of you have used ZTE devices before, you'd have a better idea of their naming conventions than I would... tell me what to dump and I've got you, just keep in mind I'm no longer stock (i.e., I've deleted a lot of the bloatware from the system)

@DaemeonZane
Excellent work! I will try the windows update idea. The driver for FTM is the only driver I couldn't find. I have ZTE_Android USB_Driver_For_Microsoft_PC and ZTE Handset USB Driver 5.2066.1.8 But neither of those provide the FTM driver. You are making good strides towards unlocking the potential for this phone. We do need someone helping who is a linux wiz or ZTE wiz.
Have you had any success with googling those listed items (like mmcblk0p1)?
#GREAT WORK! :good:

@strykerhandy
Welcome to the thread!
I'm excited to have as many ZTE Source owners working on this device as we can. Any help you can provide is appreciated. As far as any questions you might have, ... what you read here is it! Lol! This device is so new that there isn't anything else written about it outside of specs and reviews. As far as I know, this is the only thread out there ... here on xda, or anywhere for that matter.

@DaemeonZane
I'll do some research and see what I can find.
Possible useful links:
http://androidforums.com/vital-all-things-root/786172-extract-zte-vital-stock-rom-dump.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771347
Code:
[COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]The clear goal here is getting fastboot for this device....if possible.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

Krsmqn said:
As far as I know, this is the only thread out there ... here on xda, or anywhere for that matter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are correct. cricketusers.com/cricket-zte-source/ has a couple basic threads discussing specs, but that's about it. AndroidForums doesn't even have a whole lot on it... So we're it.
As far as googling the partitions, and whatnot, not so much, but it is what it is. I'm currently at work (Buffalo Americas) but when I get to the house tonight I'll be able to dig up a bit more. I'm a Linux enthusiast, but my main bag is actually networking and security... lol Still working on getting that dump, but if anyone figures it out and can make it happen, post it for the world to see... I've never had an Android in my hands that wasn't rooted and customized to some degree, and I'm not giving up on this one just yet... lol

Not a bad benchmark...
I'm having an issue attaching a screenshot right now. Benchmark was 14434. I'll get a picture up later.
Also, I managed to create a gz file... might help someone.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2ayo4insgwnptb/system.info.gz
Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using xda premium

So i have rooted and already had to fix the "cannot establish reliable data connection to server" problem.... thats how i bricked my last phone but using titanium backup and wifi its a for sure fix.... anyway so i am not well read about the basics of the platform and i dont know if this an option or not but jas anyone tried the Cwm recovery builder? I got on there and read up on it but its to.advanced for me right now... also i cant figure out why basic flashing wont work from romtoolbox pro. I have tried frlashing some. BOot animations and i did some.fonts but the animations stop half way through and screen goes black till the.phone boots. Any advice is welcomed and appreciated..
Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I will look into the cwm builder... As for the boot animations, perhaps you need to resize them. Not all are designed for our layouts. Just a thought.
*Edit* Using ROM toolbox pro I was able to change my boot animation. So it does work.
Sent from my JellyBeer Fire HD

thanks hit me up if u guys make a custom rom
Just hit me up if u guys create a custom rom

Jiayu G6 Discussion

Hello there!
I'm ordering this phone in a few days and will be posting all my findings here. There are no good reviews out for this device so I'm taking a risk, there might be some faults that I will discover.
Here are the specs:
Jiayu G6 MTK6592 Octa Core 1.7GHz Android 4.2 Smartphone 2GB Ram 32GB Rom 5.7 Inch FHD Gorilla Glass IPS Screen Black
- Android OS 4.2
- MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa Core
- 5.7 Inch 1920 * 1080 Pixel FHD IPS Gorilla Glass Screen
- 2GB Ram 32GB Rom
- 13MP (F2.2) Back Camera 8.0MP Front Camera
- Support Multi-language, 3G, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, etc
- 3500mAh Strong Battery(Bulit in)
- Dimensions 156 x 79 x 8 mm
- Weight 165g or 173g?
- Display refresh rate 58hz
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Needrom link http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/jiayu/g6-jiayu/
TWRP https://yadi.sk/d/5Ldyk3QrZp5bP
Flash recovery with mobileuncles tools (place recovery in sdcard) or Flashtools (available from needrom link)
Custom ROM coming soon!
Kitkat update has been released! Build number: G6-20140929-144358,2014093
kitkat G6-20140929 download: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/3670a7a4ef72/G6-20140929-1443584.4.zip
been using 4.4 for a few hours and already it seems pretty good. RAM usage is good and xposed works!
The battery, dimensions and dual speakers are what interest me most. When comparing to the Note 3, this is just 5mm taller and has an extra 300mah in the battery.
Anyone else have this phone?

Ordered a white 32gb/2gb model today, cost £200.99. Also bought a rubber case for £2.something
Delivery is 5-15 business days. hopefully i get it soon, very excited

1. No Kitkat release yet
2. Call ID is not display for incoming call
3. Not root available

Had a look at a Russian forum, and many users have reported the speakers rattling, and some guy had quite a few dead pixels on his device. I really hope mine doesn't have any dead pixels arghh.
TWRP is available, and maybe a MIUI Rom. Gonna post links later

tuottuontuot said:
1. No Kitkat release yet
2. Call ID is not display for incoming call
3. Not root available
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have a Jiayu G3.
Delivery already root !
Maybe the Jiayu G6 is delivery with root too.

I've that one
Hi,
I already have this one for over a month now and I really like it. But I hope the community gets bigger.
So there will be more tricks and tweaks. I'm just a thinker and leecher.
Wdeb

Got the device yesterday and so far ive been quite impressed.
Build quality is good, no creaking.
GPS works very well! Gets a lock with no internet in 10 seconds. Very accurate, more than suitable for regular navigation.
Speakers are VERY good, loud+clear.
Front camera 8mp is v/good, soooo much detail. Rear camera is good, focuses very fast. There is a lot of noise in low light however, and shutter speed becomes very slow.
WiFi signal is strong, better than all my prev droid devices.
Root can be enabled in settings
Bad stuff:
Stock launcher and theme are very ugly, also the app switcher is iOS style, and slow. Also note this gives the wrong RAM usage reading.
Overall, ui isn't as quick as it should be. Don't get 60fps transitions everywhere. The jiayu g3s beats the g6 there.
'Aliyun OS' atm xposed probably won't work and will cause brick.
Will comment on battery later, but screen on time will be around 5 hours.

Discovered some small bug in the camera app. Photo mode must be set to '13mp 4:3' for the video camera to record in 1080p, otherwise it will be 720p.
The gyroscope (might) be messed up, the axis are swapped, so if you move left or right on x axis, the phone thinks you are moving up or down on y axis. This is common with mtk6592 devices. I've only tried using the gyroscope in street view on google maps, so could just be a bug in that app.
I got 6h37 minutes screen on time a few days ago! Without a doubt the battery is 3500mah. Phone was on minimum brightness, wifi was on all the time and 3g was active for about 90 minutes. I was basically using snapchat all day. The battery percent is slightly inaccurate, 100 to 90 percent decreases slowly, then lasting 90% decreases in a linearly. Some other people have also had a miscalculated battery, it is something to look out for but not much of a problem, since the battery lasts so long anyway. I don't think recalibrating with an app will fix this but I will try.
The Jiayu S2 was very recently updated to kitkat. That phone has identical specs to the G6, so I think it is very likely the G6 will get updated to kitkat soon too.
Chrome browser scrolling is really laggy, stock browser performance is very good, but most the search providers are Chinese. I recommend using Bing, as that detects your language. Google is in Chinese. You can set your homepage to the correct language.

I've own also a G6 and have massive problem with it... ob better with the backup i've done befor i updated the rom to the newest version.
I’m not able to restore the user data with the build in “Android system recovery e3″, it simple says “no sd-card” (G6 has only phonememory, no sd). I've made the backup via e3 befor i flashed the new version, so i have now a clean g6, a backup from nearly 530MB (named “userdata_20140820_184248.backup”) and can´t restore it. Is there another solution to restore it (I have already tried nanodroid and TitanBackup, none can work with this backup-typ (will not show it)…
If i have a look at the phone with the root explorer, it shows me to under root\sdcard the phonememory, under root\storage sdcard0 (which is also the phonememory) and sdcard1
, which is only r/o with a size of "0". Phonememory is shown as 24,11 GB. It seems that something went wrong with the update.... Meanwhile i have restored the apps manually, but i'm not able to do a new Backup (error: no sd-card if i use the build in e3-backup solution)....
Any idea how to fix this error?

Firmware update??
I was reading the last reply, were Chris4Me mentioned a new firmware??? But where does that one come from?
I did see the one on Needrom, from Socrates. But because I can't find a back-up-method that completely backs up the phone, I haven't tried it. I want to go back to the former state. So something like ghost-images for the PC but now for the phone. Does someone have that?
I do like the G6 a lot. Sometimes it lags a bit, but most of the time it works perfect.
Wdeb

wdeb1 said:
I was reading the last reply, were Chris4Me mentioned a new firmware??? But where does that one come from?
I did see the one on Needrom, from Socrates. But because I can't find a back-up-method that completely backs up the phone, I haven't tried it. I want to go back to the former state. So something like ghost-images for the PC but now for the phone. Does someone have that?
I do like the G6 a lot. Sometimes it lags a bit, but most of the time it works perfect.
Wdeb
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Hi,
its a little bit trick (MTK droid tools), just follow the link hxxp://avansia-group.blogspot.de/2014/06/tutorial-bakcup-rom-original-with-mtk.html
Bye the way: a new rom version is available: hxxp://avansia-group.blogspot.de/2014/06/tutorial-bakcup-rom-original-with-mtk.html
chris
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Chris4You said:
Hi,
its a little bit trick (MTK droid tools), just follow the link hxxp://avansia-group.blogspot.de/2014/06/tutorial-bakcup-rom-original-with-mtk.html
Bye the way: a new rom version is available: hxxp://avansia-group.blogspot.de/2014/06/tutorial-bakcup-rom-original-with-mtk.html
chris
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I do understand, but there are 2 of the same links.....
Glad for this one, but not a new rom?
Wdeb

wdeb1 said:
I was reading the last reply, were Chris4Me mentioned a new firmware??? But where does that one come from?
I did see the one on Needrom, from Socrates. But because I can't find a back-up-method that completely backs up the phone, I haven't tried it. I want to go back to the former state. So something like ghost-images for the PC but now for the phone. Does someone have that?
I do like the G6 a lot. Sometimes it lags a bit, but most of the time it works perfect.
Wdeb
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Install the custom recovery, and perform a back up in there.

wdeb1 said:
I do understand, but there are 2 of the same links.....
Glad for this one, but not a new rom?
Wdeb
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, i can't post the full link, just take the usual link to the webpage "needrom" and concat a SLASH and "download/07-07-2014/" (without ", of course
chris

4.4 rom has been released!
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...-144358&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:MIE-SearchBox
havent installed yet. but for those who install, you may want to replace the dialer and contacts apks with aosp ones.

jaw2floor said:
4.4 rom has been released!
hxxp://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&u=hxxp://bbs.ejiayu.com/thread-1226087-1-1.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3DG6-20140929-144358%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-GB:MIE-SearchBox
havent installed yet. but for those who install, you may want to replace the dialer and contacts apks with aosp ones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do you managed it to download the ROM; Can't find a link (can't read the chin-language ;o)
Tanks,
chris

Chris4You said:
How do you managed it to download the ROM; Can't find a link (can't read the chin-language ;o)
Tanks,
chris
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Click to collapse
Here's the link. I don't think it includes flashtools program. In flashtools select 'upgrade firmware'. The phone storage is formatted, you will lose all data on the phone so remember to backup!
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/3670a7a4ef72/G6-20140929-1443584.4.zip
Might make a tutorial in weekend

Hi,
thank you... i'll download it...
Done... there are no (flash-)tools in the package...
By the way, which recovery solution are you using (cwm/twr)?
I've tried severale (for example: Carliv Touch 6044 v2.5), but none will work (i always get a "no sdcard" error), reason seems to be the virtual sdcard of the G6...
So i'm using instead of cwm/twr the titaniumbackup and nanodroid... i hope it will work, i don't will loose all my apps and data again...
chris

hi... Before I installed the stock ROM, " G6W 20140707-105159 " but it does not detect touch
Hardware : MT6592
Model : JY-G6
Build number : G6W 20140707-105159
Build date UTC : 20140707-025159
Android v : 4.2.2
Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V21.P24, 2014/04/22 17:20
Kernel v : 3.4.39 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Mon Jul 7 10:50:49 CST 2014
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
After I installed above kitkat 4.4 ROM, only I did download the above file. "Firmware Upgrade" option and the "SP_FLASH_TOOL V5" with the program has been installed. Opens the installation smart phone, Nope problems with installation files and " Preloaders " downloaded. But senses at different points
Not touch screen senses at different points..! I installed the June update, does not work
1.Preloaders replace it with another?
2.Where to download link please?
3.Or Have a fix file?
4.perceive touch at different points does not operate normally, how do I fix it?

Rooting G6
Hi All,
I ordered G6 and will receive it next week.
Is there a way for rooting the device?
I need the root to repair the IMEI due to custom regulations in my country.
Jiayu support answered that there is no engineerinf mode available on the original ROM.
Therefore I need the root to play with Mobile Uncle Tools.
Thx in advance

[ROM][64BIT][8.1] UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for LG STYLO 2 PLUS

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LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 8, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for LineageOS is available in the LineageOS Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to LineageOS, please visit out Gerrit Code Review.
What's working :
RIL (Calls, SMS, Data)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Video Playback
Audio
Sensors
GPS
FingerPrint
tap 2 wake
Known issues:
Volte
you tell me!
Follow Instructions Carefully otherwise you will get error :
Use this 64 bit twrp to flash http://www.mediafire.com/file/i1911qqxlx9v6sm/twrp-3.2-x64-ph2n.zip
Wipe cache, dalvic cache,system,data
Flash ROM-Flash Gapps [Arm64-8.1]
Done-Reboot Now
Enjoy the clean rom
Downloads :
https://www.mediafire.com/download/t9b8g097ihhu7b4
Credits:
Lineage Team
Please Consider donating if you appreciate my work
https://paypal.me/messi2050
Sources:
Device:
https://github.com/messi2050/android_device_lge_ph2n
https://github.com/messi2050/android_device_lge_msm8937-common
Kernel:
https://github.com/messi2050/android_kernel_lge_msm8937
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][64BIT][8.1] UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for LG STYLO 2 PLUS, ROM for the LG Stylo 2 Plus
Contributors
messi2050
Source Code: https://github.com/LineageOS
ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: Nougat bootloader
Version Information
Status: Abandoned
Created 2018-05-03
Last Updated 2019-05-09

Reserved
2018-june-13 build changelog:
-June security patch
-Update power scripts from last caf
-Fix vendor mismatch error message
-enable dual wifi bands
-build using last sources

Thanks for the ROM, messi, it's greatly appreciated even if development stops cold after the post you just made.
And for those that might care, the MD5 of the archive is: 00dd56ee08963da05195915dd528d9b1

The headphone audio output on this ROM is rather weak, but that's not messi's fault, it's because of how Oreo is working on this device. There appears to be no mixer_paths.xml file in Oreo now, and I added the older mixer_paths.xml (with permissions 0644 as required) with the necessary adjustments to boost the audio output from the default of 84 to 92. It had zero effect so it seems the audio subsystem in Oreo is now working differently for whatever reason, not sure if there's a way to adjust the defaults at all.
Also, the kernel for this ROM appears to be defaults to just 6 core operation: I've installed the ROM twice now on my S2P and when I check the core activity with CPU-Z it always shows 2 little cores active, 2 offline (always), and all 4 big cores active. And of course the minimum CPU speeds are 960 for the little cores and 768 for the big cores - they should be (or at least I should say they could be set in the kernel parameters down to the minimum of 384 MHz and that would save a bit of battery life.
Overall it's been great so far, really, everything seems to work fine. The flashlight didn't work so I installed a flashlight app then suddenly the toggle started working so, there's something funky going on there but everything else so far has been great. Would be nice if there was a more customized kernel available, yes, with more governors and perhaps even some undervolting potential but I know this device just doesn't have much developer love at all.
Regardless, it's very cool to be able to run Oreo 8.1 now since I have never really given a damn about it at all previously. I may go back to running the stock T-Mobile 20a rooted ROM on my S2P however, it depends on how things work out.
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br0adband said:
The headphone audio output on this ROM is rather weak, but that's not messi's fault, it's because of how Oreo is working on this device. There appears to be no mixer_paths.xml file in Oreo now, and I added the older mixer_paths.xml (with permissions 0644 as required) with the necessary adjustments to boost the audio output from the default of 84 to 92. It had zero effect so it seems the audio subsystem in Oreo is now working differently for whatever reason, not sure if there's a way to adjust the defaults at all.
Also, the kernel for this ROM appears to be defaults to just 6 core operation: I've installed the ROM twice now on my S2P and when I check the core activity with CPU-Z it always shows 2 little cores active, 2 offline (always), and all 4 big cores active. And of course the minimum CPU speeds are 960 for the little cores and 768 for the big cores - they should be (or at least I should say they could be set in the kernel parameters down to the minimum of 384 MHz and that would save a bit of battery life.
Overall it's been great so far, really, everything seems to work fine. The flashlight didn't work so I installed a flashlight app then suddenly the toggle started working so, there's something funky going on there but everything else so far has been great. Would be nice if there was a more customized kernel available, yes, with more governors and perhaps even some undervolting potential but I know this device just doesn't have much developer love at all.
Regardless, it's very cool to be able to run Oreo 8.1 now since I have never really given a damn about it at all previously. I may go back to running the stock T-Mobile 20a rooted ROM on my S2P however, it depends on how things work out.
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Mixer is moved to vendor/etc in o

messi2050 said:
Mixer is moved to vendor/etc in o
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Geezus, I spent an hour looking for that information on multiple forums and websites and you're the first person to point out where it is, damn.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Adjusted the default path name="headphones" from 75 to 90 and w00t, much much better now.

messi2050 said:
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I want to ask a question. This Custom ROM support the LG Stylus 2 Plus K520TR model?

There are two issues I've noticed, can't say they will, would, or do affect other people and I'm using the MetroPCS model with T-Mobile (I was using the T-Mobile stock ROM originally).
- the Mobile Hotspot does not function. It says it's working in the Settings submenu but the actual hotspot never does function, it never shows up as a visible AP for another device to connect to, the SSID is not broadcast, etc
- the USB options when you plug in a USB cable will not stick, I've got into the Developer Options and I have it set to always MTP and every single time I plug in I have to go manually change it from charging to MTP to get it working
They're not massively important things but for me the Mobile Hotspot could be useful for my Wife when we're out and about; her Flex 2 doesn't have cellular service so in the past she'd just tether to my Stylo but now that's not possible.
Not sure this can even be resolved given the nature of the usage but it would be nice to have those two nitpicks working properly. Aside from that this ROM so far has been spectacular: I'm getting 7+ hours of SOT at 50% brightness, with cellular and Wi-Fi enabled constantly, and using L Speed to handle background performance.
So far so good.

I am getting a vendor ID error every time I restart the phone. T-Mobile version stylo. Clean install followed to a T. I also noticed some games aren't working either like they cannot community ate with the server mainly Paladins strike that game also starts with an error.
I'll try to screenshot the error and write it down as well as the vendor id it says I need to match

Did a full reflash and the vendor id error persists. Also not sure if its because of that but most of the apps and games I try to play are giving me network errors and not downloading the content. I can download from the app store no problem but its within the app that problems with network start. My APN is correct as well.
Wondering if I missed a nougate update that is causing the vendor id error.

rsuthers08 said:
Did a full reflash and the vendor id error persists. Also not sure if its because of that but most of the apps and games I try to play are giving me network errors and not downloading the content. I can download from the app store no problem but its within the app that problems with network start. My APN is correct as well.
Wondering if I missed a nougate update that is causing the vendor id error.
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I believe the vendor id is used to pass safetynet easier. Expected behavior

Anything going on with this rom?

rsuthers08 said:
Anything going on with this rom?
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@messi2050 said he was done with this phone and I haven't heard anything from him since, so no. @deadman96385 @Travisholt92 @xRaZeR_FuZioNx and @cospalet are all working on roms still. If you wanna talk to them and see what their plans are, we have a telegram group, but you'll have to find it yourself

Ya I'm not looking to pay for nightlies of an unfinished rom

The ROM works, the only thing that doesn't for me is the hotspot but that's a given anyway and nothing can really be done with it.
Only thing I wish we had at this point is a custom kernel to get the idle speeds down from the current ones of 960/768, they should be 384/384 and it would help with battery life (which is fine even in spite of this current limitation). Maybe some more governors would be nice too but so far I've been running this ROM since it was put out and haven't had a single thing to legitimately complain about unlike others it seems.
Use it, don't use it, but for Pete's Sake® STFU about it and messi, will ya?

I just got my computer up with 14.04.5 TT and set up my build envir. I just need the time. I cant leave my computer set up at home right now and thats where i have the best connection. Its my first time so i intend to do a couple dry runs first, maybe play around with the kernel. But i never have to time to get rling with it

Google lens
I can't believe it but Google Lens actually works on this ROM. I haven't done a lot of testing but so far so good.
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I can't believe it but Google Lens actually works on this ROM. I haven't done a lot of testing but so far so good.
Edit, I haven't found anything not working.

rsuthers08 said:
I am getting a vendor ID error every time I restart the phone. T-Mobile version stylo. Clean install followed to a T. I also noticed some games aren't working either like they cannot community ate with the server mainly Paladins strike that game also starts with an error.
I'll try to screenshot the error and write it down as well as the vendor id it says I need to match
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Did you ever find a fix for the mismatching vendor.img? I feel dumb bit its been years since i've fiddled with android internals. They've change quite a bit since lollipop lol

lixer8 said:
Edit, I haven't found anything not working.
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So, for you, if you have cellular service, can you test out the hotspot functionality and let me know if you're successful with getting it to work? It's the only thing that doesn't work for me, so I switched back to the 7.1.1 ROM where it works just fine. I'd love to continue using the 8.1 ROM but without that hotspot it's a problem.

Mods, Customization - Snapdragon 835

Hi all, I would like to inquire if it is possible to be able to root the Quest and introduce mods, launchers, optimizations and customization especially that it runs snapdragon 835 ?

Hi!
I found the security patch level of Quest is a bit old.
2017-10-05
Maybe we can use existing vulnerabilty to get root.

Hehe, i like whre this is heading.
rurie said:
Hi!
I found the security patch level of Quest is a bit old.
2017-10-05
Maybe we can use existing vulnerabilty to get root.
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rurie said:
Hi!
I found the security patch level of Quest is a bit old.
2017-10-05
Maybe we can use existing vulnerabilty to get root.
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With Android 7.1.1, would any of the methods here work? Has anyone tried yet?

I tried waterdrop (CVE-2019-2025), but no luck.
info:
http://blogs.360.cn/post/Binder_Kernel_Vul_EN.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46503
$ /data/local/tmp/poc
/data/local/tmp/poc: binder_become_context_manager: Device or resource busy
We need kernel hacker. Can anyone help?
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In addition, I found Quest have Qualcomm's EDL mode. By pressing vul-up,down and power will boot in EDL mode.
And Quest supports fastboot on USB Update Mode. but "fastboot oem unlock" needs unlock code.

I tried the dirtycow methods but I think that was patched out before this build, no success.
I also tried just running the usual commands to bring up USB Tethering, but that seems to need root as well. All I want is better ALVR streaming

fyi Oculus is unwilling to provide bootloader unlock codes citing section 4.1 of their Terms of Service, as being in conflict with the request.

I found this to be interesting.
I've began a support request to get the boot loader unlock codes and explicitly began requesting the GPL code (parts of Android and their Linux kernel source). This should give me a few options.
They may or may not decline giving me the boot loader codes. Not the end of the world.
They are legally obligated to give me certain source code for what's running on this device. Such as the linux kernel with the modifications they've made. If they don't provide this source in it's entirety, then there's some legal implications involved there. The first response from their support was pretty ignorant. They linked me to some download section of their website that only had developer SDKs, not the sources I was requiring of them.
Anyway, once I have the kernel source, if no bootloader codes are provided, I can begin scouring it for ways to elevate to root at least.

sync.demon said:
Anyway, once I have the kernel source.
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I believe the kernel for the oculus go is here:
https://github.com/facebookincubator/oculus-go-kernel
I can't see any published quest kernel, perhaps it's the same?

reclaimyoursenses said:
perhaps it's the same?
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It's quite possible for the kernel to be the same. I'm going to await confirmation directly from Oculus. If it goes well, I get to unlock my bootloader on top of having the correct source. If it goes poorly, who knows. I might get to see what the legal side of the GNU GPL looks like.
I really want to audit the support for this device and software I own.

Not the same. The posted kernel for Go is Linux 3 while Quest is using Linux 4.4.21. They've built on Android, which means they're starting with a stock Linux kernel, I don't think getting their sources is going to clue us into anything that can't be known already; they'll just upload that same vanilla Linux 4 kernel source. The drivers they will use for practically everything are almost certainly closed-source. They don't have to provide their kernel configuration either.
Best of luck on getting the bootloader, though, that's the holy grail at the moment

Well, the dudes that I'm talking with finally provided kernel source:
https://github.com/facebookincubator/oculus-linux-kernel
It's the Quest Branch of the Oculus Linux Kernel. So we have something to search through for vulnerabilities.
I'm still talking with them about flashing the hardware. I'm not convinced that it's locked, because they seemed a bit confused what I was talking about. Having not touched phone boot loaders in years, I'm still doing my research into the bootloading stuff, since I'm only guessing that it involves a signature check at the moment.

Waiting for mine to be delivered, where does it store the downloaded game files?

deconfrost said:
Waiting for mine to be delivered, where does it store the downloaded game files?
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The game files, if you mean the apk-files are generally stored on the internal sdcard and are available as movable USB storage. I don't think you even need to set it in developer mode to access the apk files. Anyway, if you set the device in the supplied developer mode it works fine. So there is no problem to load your own applications or backup downloaded games. SideQuest is a great application that simplifies this for semi-advanced users.
You can also use adb quite extensively and for example use scrcpy to dump the full screen output to a computer. Over all the Quest allows you to do most things you need.
But... The "problem" is that the Quest Android OS is locked and some things, mainly Ethernet over USB, have been disabled. You can stream video to the Quest via Wifi and play Oculus or SteamVR games that run on your computer fairly decent as it is now (using AVLR), but if Ethernet over USB was activated it could more or less replace a Oculus Rift or other wired unit completely. Oculus would likely not be happy with this since it would threaten their business/ market strategies, their segmentation of devices and the Oculus Store. But, that is why rooting the device would be interesting.

I've been finding holes to install the USB ethernet driver, but with no luck. Hope somebody will root the device so i can use either USB Tethering or a USB Ethernet device. Will even pay the person that can crack the device haha.
If I enter this CMD:
adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d com.oculus.tv -e uri com.android.settings/.DevelopmentSettings com.oculus.vrshell/.MainActivity
I can't even enable RNDIS manually, but that is logic since they just only added the WLAN drivers to the device.

Yesl

I just want to check that you've definitely tried plugging in a USB-C ethernet adapter? If you haven't I'm going to order one, plug in to the Quest and do lsusb.
cicada said:
I tried the dirtycow methods but I think that was patched out before this build, no success.
I also tried just running the usual commands to bring up USB Tethering, but that seems to need root as well. All I want is better ALVR streaming
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JohanTEA said:
The game files, if you mean the apk-files are generally stored on the internal sdcard and are available as movable USB storage. I don't think you even need to set it in developer mode to access the apk files. Anyway, if you set the device in the supplied developer mode it works fine. So there is no problem to load your own applications or backup downloaded games. SideQuest is a great application that simplifies this for semi-advanced users.
You can also use adb quite extensively and for example use scrcpy to dump the full screen output to a computer. Over all the Quest allows you to do most things you need.
But... The "problem" is that the Quest Android OS is locked and some things, mainly Ethernet over USB, have been disabled. You can stream video to the Quest via Wifi and play Oculus or SteamVR games that run on your computer fairly decent as it is now (using AVLR), but if Ethernet over USB was activated it could more or less replace a Oculus Rift or other wired unit completely. Oculus would likely not be happy with this since it would threaten their business/ market strategies, their segmentation of devices and the Oculus Store. But, that is why rooting the device would be interesting.
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Pfreaker said:
I've been finding holes to install the USB ethernet driver, but with no luck. Hope somebody will root the device so i can use either USB Tethering or a USB Ethernet device. Will even pay the person that can crack the device haha.
If I enter this CMD:
adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d com.oculus.tv -e uri com.android.settings/.DevelopmentSettings com.oculus.vrshell/.MainActivity
I can't even enable RNDIS manually, but that is logic since they just only added the WLAN drivers to the device.
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guys if you use 5ghz wifi you get speeds way faster than you need anyway - I dont know why you so need to enable ethernet?
the quest has a better screen res than the rift as well. Games come up mint using ALVR
I use moonlight to stream normal non-vr games as well - also works flawlessly
however - one thing that doesnt work too well - if i am using ALVR to stream a VR game that uses a gamepad and not the controlers, i pair my XBOX gamepad via bluetooth and ALVR crashes every time.
When i use moonlight and the bluetooth gamepad it does not crash.
This means i can only play VR games which require a gamepad if i am in proximity to the PC itself and not anywhere in the house which is what i would like.
Has anyone found a solution to this "ALVR crashes with Bluetooth Gamepad connected" issue yet?

Quest Root - 90Hz possibility
With the quest link coming up and the fact that the Quest's OLED displays apparently can support up to 90Hz (Though they won't change it due to needing to verify it with the FCC), I'm hoping that that could be a reason for people to start trying to go for root! Especially with PCVR, a Rooted Quest running at 90Hz would possibly be better than the Oculus Rift S!
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one click root???
has anyone tried (one click root) to get root access
https://www.xda-developers.com/best-one-click-root-2018/
maybe the root master works or something else because android 7 was annouced in August 22, 2016 and rootmaster got last update 2017.
sry bad english.

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