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Problem with xoom MZ604

Hi guys.
Bought a S/H xoom wifi 32gb yesterday (UK) and I have a few issues with it.
When I go into recover (3e) and I try to apply update from SD card (trying to root with root file from this site) , the system doesnt "see" the SD card, tried a 512mb and an 8gb card, formatted in FAT & FAT32, it just says it failed to mount SD card.
The SD card works fine in the OS (4.0.4) , I can read and write to the card, but recovery doesnt see it. Any ideas? or is the another way I can root it so I can put jellybean on it? Any help appreciated.

ped078 said:
Hi guys.
Bought a S/H xoom wifi 32gb yesterday (UK) and I have a few issues with it.
When I go into recover (3e) and I try to apply update from SD card (trying to root with root file from this site) , the system doesnt "see" the SD card, tried a 512mb and an 8gb card, formatted in FAT & FAT32, it just says it failed to mount SD card.
The SD card works fine in the OS (4.0.4) , I can read and write to the card, but recovery doesnt see it. Any ideas? or is the another way I can root it so I can put jellybean on it? Any help appreciated.
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Check out the following threads, they both offer ways to help you root easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036792
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1947219
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241&highlight=root

jase33 said:
Check out the following threads, they both offer ways to help you root easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036792
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1947219
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241&highlight=root
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Thanks for your help.
I'm going to try the first link you posted even though its complicated.
The last link, has dead links to the files

Ok got it done.
After flashing r6 recovery everything started working, now running Nightlies 4.2.1
Many thanks.

Installing custom recovery on Zenfone 5 LTE (A500KL)

Hello, I have a zenfone 5 LTE and installing CWM or TWRP is becoming a headache. I have used TWRP2870-zenfone5-AUTOINSTALLER but the cmd UI ends saying "partiton table does not exist" and have no idea what that is.
> The phone is rooted
>I unlocked the bootloader using the apk provided in the ASUS website.
please help.
Since I'm new here, I cannot post screenshot of the error.

Kibet said:
please help.
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Hi, here is an archive with inside a guide and relative files for twrp for the Zenfone 5 LTE A500KL, that I have make just for me for not forget it, you can traslate the guide in your language, if anything is not clear, ask
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7memjj33ls4qynl/[TWRP]_TWRP_TOUCH_2.8.5.0_A500KL.7z

red.lines said:
Hi, here is an archive with inside a guide and relative files for twrp for the Zenfone 5 LTE A500KL, that I have make just for me for not forget it, you can traslate the guide in your language, if anything is not clear, ask
[mediafire.com/download/7memjj33ls4qynl/%5BTWRP%5D_TWRP_TOUCH_2.8.5.0_A500KL.7z[/url]
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Thanks alot! I managed to flash the TWRP but now another problem arises. I CANNOT BACK UP the stock rom. Gives an error.
Was on LOLLIPOP when I flashed.
E: unable to recreate and-sec folder.
updating partition details......done
E:unable to mount storage.
E:unable to mount /sdcard/twrp/.twrps when trying to read settings file MTP enabled
updating partion details.....done
E:unable to mount storage

Kibet said:
Was on LOLLIPOP when I flashed.
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Not at all
What asus build version have you installed? Is a version number like 12.4.5.22
Had you inserted a micro sd when trying to backup?

red.lines said:
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What asus build version have you installed? Is a version number like 12.4.5.22
Had you inserted a micro sd when trying to backup?
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Build number is 12.4.5.58...
Yes, it was inside as I booted to recovery mode.
I tried backing up with a micro sd and without one but gives the same error. The sd card us fine since the phone can read it and store stuff.

Try by changing microsd, using a formatted fat32 of min 2gb
I had your error when trying to backup without sd card
http://imgur.com/njCcJ19

red.lines said:
Try by changing microsd, using a formatted fat32 of min 2gb
I had your error when trying to backup without sd card
http://imgur.com/njCcJ19
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I'll do that as soon as I get another sd card.
Have you tried installing xposed framework on your A500KL?
Sent from my ASUS_T00P using XDA-Developers mobile app

I remember that I had tried it, but i don't like xposed so I had removed it

red.lines said:
I remember that I had tried it, but i don't like xposed so I had removed it
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I finally got another SD card and it worked perfectly.
Which one did you use? I used xposed-v67-sdk21 to install via flashing and it bricked the device. Good thing I had a back up.
Edit: Found one that worked!!

Kibet said:
I finally got another SD card and it worked perfectly.
Which one did you use? I used xposed-v67-sdk21 to install via flashing and it bricked the device. Good thing I had a back up.
Edit: Found one that worked!!
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Good job!

red.lines said:
Good job!
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Now that I have a working TWRP, do you have a link to any custom available to this phone model?

Kibet said:
Now that I have a working TWRP, do you have a link to any custom available to this phone model?
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There is no custom rom for this device

Hai evryone...im want to ask,this is the latest twrp for zen5 a500kl?

[Rom]CM13 Stable Explay Fresh /its clones Updated [14.11.2016 Nightly added]

Stable CM 13
Enjoy first ever stable rom with everything working (gps is working indeed but never open ygps app in bottom just freeze it dont open it ever
if you have opened then flash rom again)
Best rom for a120 and other clones
video HW decoding is better than the stock one
Antutu score 23427
Link To rom https://yadi.sk/d/9yVaXMlmuyH7N
TWRP 3
Flashing guide
Use SPFT to Firmware upgrade To Ariafan Beta 5
Go To Recovery And Wipe Everything Except External Storage
Flash rom zip and gapps arm 6 pico simultaneously reboot Enjoy
(For better performance
install kernel auditor root a�d go to virtual memory and enable it set at 510mb and apply at boot thats zram for you
For checking status use diskinfo
also disable logd
by adding init.d script
stop logd
or use terminal emulator
su
stop logd
or just rename log file in system/bin
to bak extension
wil be adding build.prop edits later
)
audio mod best ever working found somewhere
working completely with explay fresh and its clones(credit - )
just flash using twrp
14 Nov Nightly Build
Everything works but update wont work will have to fresh install
GPS working now
Link to 14.11.2016 nightly
flash rom And Gapps simultaneously
gapps arm 6.0 pico
[Nightly Rom is Nightly they always have bugs]
Source
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=599456&st=14040#entry50947160
those who want adoptable storage is working but every app will be installed to memory card
internal will work only for storaging, no app installing or data
Version Android - 6.0.1
Kernel 3.10.54

Is adoptable storage working?

Working...
from 4pda.ru (CM 13 Thread.)
As shown in above pic, Adoptable Storage is working in this ROM.

goludr said:
from 4pda.ru (CM 13 Thread.)
As shown in above pic, Adoptable Storage is working in this ROM.
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I'm sorry but can you share the thread link please?

GreyRainbow said:
I'm sorry but can you share the thread link please?
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Official Thread link : (Russian language)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=599456&st=14100#entry50947160

Hi Guyz ,In this build,can we toggle 3G to 2G Network Connections?

Aljo Jose said:
Hi Guyz ,In this build,can we toggle 3G to 2G Network Connections?
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Only bug gps
Everything works fine

Gonna test it

GreyRainbow said:
I'm sorry but can you share the thread link please?
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Here you go.
SpEeDeX^

kcala said:
Only bug gps
Everything works fine
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GPS works.

Anyone having issue with internal storage? It is unable to detect internal storage . I'm getting this error in file manager
" File and folder was not found"
I would be great if anyone knows the solution.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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nikhil34a said:
Anyone having issue with internal storage? It is unable to detect internal storage . I'm getting this error in file manager
" File and folder was not found"
I would be great if anyone knows the solution.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Did you opt to use SD card as internal storage?
SpEeDeX^

sujoyspeedex said:
Did you opt to use SD card as internal storage?
SpEeDeX^
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No. First I inserted sd card but unfortunately it was corrupted so I had to remove it. Since phone wasn't accepting the SD card it never gave me option to set it as internal or portable storage. Internal was unavailable from the beginning itself however internal storage is accessible in Stock, beta 5 firmware . I also tried to re flash but no success.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app

nikhil34a said:
No. First I inserted sd card but unfortunately it was corrupted so I had to remove it. Since phone wasn't accepting the SD card it never gave me option to set it as internal or portable storage. Internal was unavailable from the beginning itself however internal storage is accessible in Stock, beta 5 firmware . I also tried to re flash but no success.
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Format SD Card from PC. then use it again.
I recommended use a faster (XC or HC) SD Card.(Class 10) for better performance.

While flashing it takes long time why so?

srikarthick said:
While flashing it takes long time why so?
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Bcoz.... Flashing a ROM means install a new OS on the system(device). It format partitions and install whole OS on it.
Also boot time takes longer than usually for first time.

I am in this same screen for more then 10min right now I m n blissrom 6.0

nikhil34a said:
No. First I inserted sd card but unfortunately it was corrupted so I had to remove it. Since phone wasn't accepting the SD card it never gave me option to set it as internal or portable storage. Internal was unavailable from the beginning itself however internal storage is accessible in Stock, beta 5 firmware . I also tried to re flash but no success.
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Hi,
I faced the same problem as you.
The solution that worked for me is...
You can set up the device's internal in settings-->Storage and USB
For the Card do this...
Go to the developers options and enable root access and local terminal.
Open the terminal app and type
su
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and hit enter. Allow root access.
Type
sm list-disks
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You should see the disk's name i.e. SD card. If you don't see it. Format your card as FAT32 from PC first and then try.
Now type
sm set-force-adoptable true
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Wait for it... Now there should be a card ready to be set up in the notification bar.

GreyRainbow said:
Hi,
I faced the same problem as you.
The solution that worked for me is...
You can set up the device's internal in settings-->Storage and USB
For the Card do this...
Go to the developers options and enable root access and local terminal.
Open the terminal app and type
and hit enter. Allow root access.
Type
You should see the disk's name i.e. SD card. If you don't see it. Format your card as FAT32 from PC first and then try.
Now type
Wait for it... Now there should be a card ready to be set up in the notification bar.
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It worked for me. Thanks a lot buddy [emoji2] [emoji106]
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app

srikarthick said:
I am in this same screen for more then 10min right now I m n blissrom 6.0
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Use twrp 3

T550 Expand as Internal Storage Micro sd cards? samsung blocks this?

So i would like to expand my internal storage by using a micro sd card but iv read that smasung does not support this on thier devices (no idea why they wont ) so are there any custom roms that will "unlock" this feature or gain access to this? thanks in advance

ashyx made an adoptable storage enabler for any samsung device
flash it through TWRP and format your card - there should be an option for internal storage
link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3507387

FT420 said:
ashyx made an adoptable storage enabler for any samsung device
flash it through TWRP and format your card - there should be an option for internal storage
link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3507387
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Wow thanks! i shall give this a try, i did search for "internal Storage" only 1 topic came up

AceadamUK said:
So i would like to expand my internal storage by using a micro sd card but iv read that smasung does not support this on thier devices (no idea why they wont ) so are there any custom roms that will "unlock" this feature or gain access to this? thanks in advance
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Check https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/patch-adoptable-storage-enabler-t3507387

have done this and now works thanks!

AceadamUK said:
Wow thanks! i shall give this a try, i did search for "internal Storage" only 1 topic came up
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Glad to help
Sent from my Samsung SM-J500FN using XDA Labs

SM-J320F Setting External SD card as Internal

Hi all,
I'm new to smartphones and this is my first phone . I'm trying to sent external SD card as internal storage. Issue is that phone has only 8GB of ROM and by default 3.2 is System and 3.5 is Used space. So there is just a tiny space left on the internal memory. Android version is 5.1.1. I have rooted it with TWRP 3.0.2-0 and SuperSU. SD card is Kingstone SDca3/32GBn0557-004A00LF.
I have been reading a lot of tuturials to make external memory internal with no luck. I have tried adb tools, formating it with Mini Tool Partition Wizard-DroidThunder, a2sd, Link2SD, etc... I'm also OK with installing custom ROMs that will enable me to make internal memory of my SD card.
Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks xD.

1Igrach said:
Hi all,
I'm new to smartphones and this is my first phone . I'm trying to sent external SD card as internal storage. Issue is that phone has only 8GB of ROM and by default 3.2 is System and 3.5 is Used space. So there is just a tiny space left on the internal memory. Android version is 5.1.1. I have rooted it with TWRP 3.0.2-0 and SuperSU. SD card is Kingstone SDca3/32GBn0557-004A00LF.
I have been reading a lot of tuturials to make external memory internal with no luck. I have tried adb tools, formating it with Mini Tool Partition Wizard-DroidThunder, a2sd, Link2SD, etc... I'm also OK with installing custom ROMs that will enable me to make internal memory of my SD card.
Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks xD.
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Try Lineage os 14.1 UNOFFICIAL-J3xnlte rom first
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-lineageos-13-samsung-galaxy-j3-2016-t3621950
and try this ....
need :
faster sd card (class 10)
Mini Tool Partition Wizard
1 gb fat32
.... gb ext4
emulator for android from googleplay
open and type
su
pm set-install-location 2
exit
close emulator
install diskusage from googleplay
reboot
install an app
open diskusage and check app instalation directory
excuse my English

You could update to marshmallow and use adoptable storage.

ashyx said:
You could update to marshmallow and use adoptable storage.
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Not all phone sm 320f gets uptade to marshmallow

Costel28 said:
Not all phone sm 320f gets uptade to marshmallow
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On this phone I'm able to install only Android 5.1.1. If I just custom ROM as suggested would I be able set up extrenal SD card as internal storage.

Costel28 said:
Not all phone sm 320f gets uptade to marshmallow
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Ah yes, forgot this device uses a Spreadtrum chipset so will likely never get an update.

Install lineage 14.1 and format sd card into intern memory
Read xda forum for installing lineage on sm j320f

Screenshot storage

Sorry for the late response, I finally manage to get a day off. Thank you all for helping me xD. I wil install Lineage 14.1 and I have some questions. I was able to find this one LOS 13 and this is Android 6.0. I have also find this on youtube How To Install Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Samsung Galaxy J3 Nougat Custom Rom Lineage OS 14.1 but I'm unable to download ROM, the link is not working. I'm OK with any version of Android that will allow me to get SD as internal.

1Igrach said:
Sorry for the late response, I finally manage to get a day off. Thank you all for helping me xD. I wil install Lineage 14.1 and I have some questions. I was able to find this one LOS 13 and this is Android 6.0. I have also find this on youtube How To Install Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Samsung Galaxy J3 Nougat Custom Rom Lineage OS 14.1 but I'm unable to download ROM, the link is not working. I'm OK with any version of Android that will allow me to get SD as internal.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rom-lineageos-14-1-samsung-galaxy-j3-t3667015

1Igrach said:
Sorry for the late response, I finally manage to get a day off. Thank you all for helping me xD. I wil install Lineage 14.1 and I have some questions. I was able to find this one LOS 13 and this is Android 6.0. I have also find this on youtube How To Install Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Samsung Galaxy J3 Nougat Custom Rom Lineage OS 14.1 but I'm unable to download ROM, the link is not working. I'm OK with any version of Android that will allow me to get SD as internal.
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My

Thanks @Costel28. I will try this ROM. My Baseband version is J320FXXU0AQE2, does this matter.
Also I have TWRP 3.0.2-0, I'm assuming I have to update to 3.1.1. Also what variant of GApps should I use; stock, full? And me beeing a noob is this ROM rooted or I need to root it again xD?

1Igrach said:
Thanks @Costel28. I will try this ROM. My Baseband version is J320FXXU0AQE2, does this matter.
Also I have TWRP 3.0.2-0, I'm assuming I have to update to 3.1.1. Also what variant of GApps should I use; stock, full? And me beeing a noob is this ROM rooted or I need to root it again xD?
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Stock , after I installed Aroma whit Opengaps app.
Read instructions .

1Igrach said:
Thanks @Costel28. I will try this ROM. My Baseband version is J320FXXU0AQE2, does this matter.
Also I have TWRP 3.0.2-0, I'm assuming I have to update to 3.1.1. Also what variant of GApps should I use; stock, full? And me beeing a noob is this ROM rooted or I need to root it again xD?
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My phone
Stock room ---J320FXXU0AQE2
LINEAGE 14.1 ---J320FXXU0APG2

I was able to install RR 8.5.8 with Android 7.1, SD card is formated as internal storage. It's OK for now, but still when I go to storage internal SD and external appear as to separate cards. I have migrated all the stuff to external. Some app. do not have option to move to external SD card. Both cards are appearing as separate units. I have seen this tutorial https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-format-microsd-cards-as-internal-storage. It appears that both cards are seen as one by the Android. This is exactly what I want. I have been trying this article with no joy. Can some one please explain me that exactly I need to do? Thanks XD!

hello there i am also interested in getting this done for a friend...would love to know your results so far as of what little i know about spreadtrum devices they are notoriously hard to work with and tend to brick quite often.. @1Igrach if you could post your results regarding this issue it would be much appreciated thank you