Hi.
My friend "bricked" his ZTE Blade.
We want to try unbrick it, but we must find what version of Blade it really is (I (gen1/gen2, II...).
We can't get also in recovery/FTM/fastboot
Is there any way to do it? (we can't run the pigfish apk....)
Thanks
Ask him what version of android he had on it,
generally speaking if it came with android 2.1 it'll be gen1 and if it came with 2.2 it'll be gen2, there have been reports of users having 2.2 gen1 but 99% of the time you can rely on this. that's why blade checker and ask mr pigfish have to check details in the kernel to establish if it is gen1 or gen2 but considering it is bricked this is what you'll have to go on
OK, thanks, I will ask.
I think that he flashed bad gen version of CM7.
I hope that we can solve it with TPT (phone still boot into green android) but I'm afraid that with flashing bad TPT we can totally brick it...
BTW ZTE Blade gen2 is different from Blade II right?
Benik3 said:
OK, thanks, I will ask.
I think that he flashed bad gen version of CM7.
I hope that we can solve it with TPT (phone still boot into green android) but I'm afraid that with flashing bad TPT we can totally brick it...
BTW ZTE Blade gen2 is different from Blade II right?
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If he flashed anything above CM7.0.0 and it doesn't boot, he'll have a gen1, I think CM7.0.0 is the only gen1 official CM.
Have you tried booting into recovery? Power on with volume down if I remember correctly. If not try volume up.
Yeah ZTE blade gen2 is different from the Blade 2
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OK.
Yes, he tried to boot it with vol+/- or also with home button, but nothing.
Also I must ask, if it wasn't CM7.2, thats for gen2 right?
I didn't have the phone in my hand yet. Maybe next week...
Benik3 said:
OK.
Yes, he tried to boot it with vol+/- or also with home button, but nothing.
Also I must ask, if it wasn't CM7.2, thats for gen2 right?
I didn't have the phone in my hand yet. Maybe next week...
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CM7.2 is gen2 only, was that the one he flashed?
If so he will have a gen1 phone as if it isn't booting then it must be that.
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He tried to flash CM7 via original recovery manager.
Also he said, that in Czech Republic isn't gen1, so it should be gen2...
Benik3 said:
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He tried to flash CM7 via original recovery manager.
Also he said, that in Czech Republic isn't gen1, so it should be gen2...
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Via rom manager? Okay so if you're sure it's gen2 try flashing a gen2 compatible TPT or if you can get into fastboot make sure to flash a gen2 compatible recovery
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Yeap, we will try it, thanks for help!
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Hi, new tablet owner.. I rooted my 3.2.1 a500 but I'm a little confused... Most roms say for gen1 but my stock rom says gen2.. am I able to flash these? If so just kinda curious why development isn't being done on gen2?
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Powell730 said:
Hi, new tablet owner.. I rooted my 3.2.1 a500 but I'm a little confused... Most roms say for gen1 but my stock rom says gen2.. am I able to flash these? If so just kinda curious why development isn't being done on gen2?
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Yes you can. While trying to flash gen1 for my a500, by mistake I flashed gen2. Flashed again but this time the correct one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21171079#post21171079
my understanding.. is that gen1 + gen2 have to do with OTA updates..if you going to custom ROM, doesn't matter
I noticed Gen2 (usa) ota updates get to our devices about 2-3 weeks before gen1 (europe) gets it.
I would stay with the right region (if u have a choice)
Powell730 said:
Hi, new tablet owner.. I rooted my 3.2.1 a500 but I'm a little confused... Most roms say for gen1 but my stock rom says gen2.. am I able to flash these? If so just kinda curious why development isn't being done on gen2?
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If you have cwm installed you can install what you want. The 'Gen ' I believe has to do with regions.
I was installing Root explorer and my phone restarts and enters bootloop. I am a noob. Please help me with intructions on how to unbrick my phone. I can only enter FTM mode. HELP HELP.
I'm afraid you'd have to recover using adb,fast boot or even a tpt with cwm.
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There's a debricking guide on ModaCo. Check it out
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Go to Google, and type 'zte blade firmware'....Click on the first link (modaco), and follow those instructions...
In short:
You will need to flash the firmware, and install a custom rom...
I had been in this situation, so I know...No worries..
there is a guide on modaco to fix your phone from FTM Mode i had a similar problem and that guide was great at fixing my phone mate give it a try
As you guys said , i went through this .. http://android.modaco.com/topic/339048-guide-flashing-firmware-to-bladelibra-via-windows/
But cant understand step 8 and 9. First they say cwm 5.0.0.2 is the version for gen 2 and then flash 4.0.05 again?
Yes, when i flashed my phone for the first time i flashed 4... and then had to re flash back to 3.0.2 because that is the version that works best for my phone.
Okay so i got it to work. Its 5.0.0.2 for my phone, since i got a Gen 2 phone. But i want Dell stock firmware Android 2.2 Where can i get it?
Tusharkamath said:
Okay so i got it to work. Its 5.0.0.2 for my phone, since i got a Gen 2 phone. But i want Dell stock firmware Android 2.2 Where can i get it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530009
That link has expired. Any other links? Now since i have a custom rom on my phone. How do i install the stock rom without bricking my phone?
My phone is fixed. Thanks to allll you replied. Thank you
Tusharkamath said:
My phone is fixed. Thanks to allll you replied. Thank you
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Its okay fella....Glad v could help....
I A fried has a problem his phone (XCD 35) is bricked and it wont pass the green android logo it just blinks at the screen, No recovery or any other screen what ever key combination he only gets the green logo.
Any help ?
rkkaranrk said:
I A fried has a problem his phone (XCD 35) is bricked and it wont pass the green android logo it just blinks at the screen, No recovery or any other screen what ever key combination he only gets the green logo.
Any help ?
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Use the Modaco thread in one of the above posts.
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Hey, don't know if this is the right section but anyway.
I was trying to root my zte blade. But it didn't work i been tried for 3 weeks now.
Let's make it clear:
GEN 2 Sold with 2.2
Zte blade 2.3.5
Original ROM(stock rom)
I have been used those:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/ZTE_Blade_(Gen2):_Root_and_Recovery I don't get a # after exploit, just a $ so it fails
http://www.modaco.com/topic/337262-permanent-root-for-22-blades/ I did press permanent root it goes to main screen when i return to the app itäs white.
SuperOneClick, freezes at the #7 progress.
Androot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319257 It freezes at the Zte blade logo with white baground. when i enter the next command it says waiting for device.... 1 year later.. same ****.
Also i been tried alot of other things.
Please help me thanks alot!
Try with androot.
Send from my Blade!
Also tried Thanks anyway!
Hmm, i cant help more as i have not a gen2 blade, sorry
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Hi,
I've used the one from Modaco to unroot my Blade GEN2. however mine is the Asian model 256M RAM, which one is yours? Did you manage to get temporary root with z4root from Modaco?
Rgds.
junkr said:
Hi,
I've used the one from Modaco to unroot my Blade GEN2. however mine is the Asian model 256M RAM, which one is yours? Did you manage to get temporary root with z4root from Modaco?
Rgds.
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Yeah i tried temp root didn't work but how do you check where the phone comes from? Ibought it from sweden Telia
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Are you just wanting to root, or do you want to install a custom rom?
Amphoras said:
Are you just wanting to root, or do you want to install a custom rom?
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Iwant to root and install a rom later but.first.Root
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hi,
can't seem to find the answer on any thread or maybe my forum searching skill is not adequate enough.
i have a problem.
my blade is gen2. comes with a stock 2.3.5 version of android.
here are the details that i have pulled out from the information status screen; which might be of useful information to correct my problem.
p729b01
2.3.5
[email protected]
Kernel 2.6.35.7-perf+
build number zte-bladev1.0.0b02
tried both swedish snow and cyanogenmod7 but still the problem persists. the blade can't search for any networks manually or automatically.
no problem with the original supplied android system.
i followed the usual steps: install clockwordmod, put image into root of sdcard, wipe cache, wipe system, install image, and system boots successfully. the only problem is the network problem.
what am i doing wrong?
You're phone is a gen3 blade the roms you are flashing are gen2.
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bladebuddy said:
You're phone is a gen3 blade the roms you are flashing are gen2.
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This
Gen2 blades come with Froyo 2.2
Yours came with Gingerbread 2.3 means it's a Gen3 blade
thanks!
QuantumFoam said:
This
Gen2 blades come with Froyo 2.2
Yours came with Gingerbread 2.3 means it's a Gen3 blade
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thanks. ask mr pigfish points that i am a gen2. misleading / needs update. thanks for the heads up.
downgrading so it seems.
aidwiz said:
thanks. ask mr pigfish points that i am a gen2. misleading / needs update. thanks for the heads up.
downgrading so it seems.
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Use only Blade checker from market
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aidwiz said:
hi,
can't seem to find the answer on any thread or maybe my forum searching skill is not adequate enough.
i have a problem.
my blade is gen2. comes with a stock 2.3.5 version of android.
here are the details that i have pulled out from the information status screen; which might be of useful information to correct my problem.
p729b01
2.3.5
[email protected]
Kernel 2.6.35.7-perf+
build number zte-bladev1.0.0b02
tried both swedish snow and cyanogenmod7 but still the problem persists. the blade can't search for any networks manually or automatically.
no problem with the original supplied android system.
i followed the usual steps: install clockwordmod, put image into root of sdcard, wipe cache, wipe system, install image, and system boots successfully. the only problem is the network problem.
what am i doing wrong?
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Yeah, you can use the MMHP patch for Swedish Snow and the "CM9" (from the KonstaKANG thread on modaco) gen3 patch for any version of CM.
It's as easy as flashing it with CWM and rebooting and your gen3 phone will work just fine.
Do NOT try the various TPT's though, at least not without an sdcard with the original rom in the /image/image.bin because it probably won't work and you'll end up with a messed up screen (depending on which one you use it'll be different but the usual is a blue screen with vertical white stripes across it) just like i did when i tried the various ones.
The only TPT i've found that works is the windows gen3 TPT which also unlocks the phone but unless you're looking to unlock your phone there is really no reason to use it since it's got the same partition setup as original.
As rahulsa said, use Blade checker instead and it'll report it as a gen3.
deexiti much
Jinxxed said:
Yeah, you can use the MMHP patch for Swedish Snow and the "CM9" (from the KonstaKANG thread on modaco) gen3 patch for any version of CM.
It's as easy as flashing it with CWM and rebooting and your gen3 phone will work just fine.
Do NOT try the various TPT's though, at least not without an sdcard with the original rom in the /image/image.bin because it probably won't work and you'll end up with a messed up screen (depending on which one you use it'll be different but the usual is a blue screen with vertical white stripes across it) just like i did when i tried the various ones.
The only TPT i've found that works is the windows gen3 TPT which also unlocks the phone but unless you're looking to unlock your phone there is really no reason to use it since it's got the same partition setup as original.
As rahulsa said, use Blade checker instead and it'll report it as a gen3.
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any can you please point me to the right link sir. so i can proceed to correct rom fast --> MMHP patch for Swedish Snow
aidwiz said:
any can you please point me to the right link sir. so i can proceed to correct rom fast --> MMHP patch for Swedish Snow
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Here ya go: http://www.mediafire.com/?15klvs6vs2mdcy3
It's a flashable zip file so you flash it via your recovery.
I'll add the other one too: http://www.mediafire.com/?f3yukhcn7woh3de
It says CM9 but it'll work fine on CM7 too.
Both patches are courtesy of KonstaT.
Hi to all.
Trying to resolve problem that I have with non working GPS (rather trying to determine if hardware or software problem) I have flashed various images of android on device.
On last flash i have bricked phone (green android logo and ftm ). After couple of tpt attempts i have tried tpt of orange sff (mine phone has orange logo). After that phone showed that it is locked to network but i could not unlock it. I have than flashed another tpt with fw and it all went fine. got back CM7 and my restored files. I then checked with Blade checker and now it displays that this is stock/windows upgraded gen2 phone but i know that this is gen1 phone.
Question is : How do i revert back to gen1? If this question is answered before please point me where. I'm having bad week and searching thru forum is taking too much time for me.
TPT HELPER app from Google play has a download Gen2 to Gen1 v2 stock.That should to it.
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bladebuddy said:
TPT HELPER app from Google play has a download Gen2 to Gen1 v2 stock.That should to it.
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THX forgot about tpt helper.