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The objective of this post is to explain how to currently install a custom ROM in our device. (for total newbies like me, you can also refer -among others- to my previous post). I give the general procedure which wipes everything in your device, but you can check various precious posts in xda that variate this procedure.
The codename for our device is "pollux_windy", which is the Wifi-only version. The LTE version (I should probably get the LTE!) is "pollux" and I suppose the general procedure (with the corresponding firmwares to your specific device) will work for any Xperia device. You can also get the general idea from this post.
As a general rule of thumb do not forget after/before every firmware flashing to:
Enable developer mode (explained here)
Enable the USB Debugging mode (explained here)
Trust installation from unknown sources (explained here)
Steps.
A. Unlock the bootloader.
You can refer here and then check that it is successfully unlocked with these steps (taken from here ):
Open the Contacts app.
Click the menu button.
Click Settings.
Long press (for about 5 seconds) somewhere in the empty space just above status bar, as indicated by the red frame in the screenshot below, and then release your finger. A button named Enter service code will then appear in the same area (this may take a few tries).
Click Enter service code. A dialler will appear.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
B. Flash a firmware in which you will root the device
Download/install FlashTool.
Download and place to the FlashTool's folder "firmwares" the firmware "SGP312_10.5.A.0.230_VMo UK_IE.ftf". More information here . In sort, download and extract http://d-h.st/MrI and http://d-h.st/ULc
Open FlashTool and connect the powered-off device (USB cable) in Flashmode, holding the Volume Down button while you plugin the usb cable. The FlashTool should say that it is connected in Flashmode. Then flash the 10.5.A.0.230 firmware in it.
C. Gain root to the new firmware
Open the device, complete the setup wizard and connect to a wireless network. You do not have to setup the Google Account since you can download every application googling the respective APK files, but Google Play is easier to use.
Get (click λ) the towelroot APK, install it and run it (click "make it rain"). You should have root, which you can check with a Root Cheker like this one.
Download/Install SuperSU APK (this is actively developed, while SuperUser is abandoned at the moment) as described here.
D. Install a Recovery to easily flash new ROMs
NUT has done excellent work with XZDualRecovery.Follow the instructions for installing it in his thread. In short:
Download the installer, run it and follow its instructions.
Select SuperSU and of course grant access to your computer from your tablet (watch the tablet screen).
E. Download a Custom ROM and Google Apps
I had problems with Cyanogenmod (versions 11 and 12) that I cannot explain. I had no GPS and no media sound from the speakers, but I did have "notifications" sound! I could listen to "media" sounds using headphones, though. So I tried the nightly OmniROM which seems very stable and fast at the moment, with no sound problems and also has a working GPS! You can get it directly from their site (the NIGHTLY I downloaded is omni-4.4.4-20150223-pollux_windy-NIGHTLY.zip which runs just fine). Somewhere I read that PacMan ROM - also works perfectly but I have not tested it yet.
I had device recognition problems from the Recoveries ("Status 7 Error") that I think dear NUT will solve promptly. What I did to solve them is
Upack the ROM zip.
Remove the first line (from assert(...); till the column) of META_INF/com/google/android/updater-script and save the file.
repack the ROM to a zip.
Then copy this zip to your external SD card. If you need google apps (you probably do, to use Google Play instead of other applications like Aptoide), you will also need to download and place to your external SD card the corresponding google apps from here - (I found it in this post - which also explains the different gapps versions)
F. Install the Custom ROM
So now that both the ROM and (optionally) gapps are in the device's SD card:
Enter the Recovery while repeatedly pressing Volume Up or Down while the device boots.
Wipe everything (except the external SD card, obviously --- if you delete the zip files by mistake you must begin again from step B. using the FlashTool to flash the *.230* ftf).
Reboot and setup/enjoy your new ROM.
It seemed that with OmniROM I had lost root access so I had to reinstall SuperSU. I did this by downloading the flashable/installable zip - and flashing/installing it through the recovery.
In the end a did a full backup with the TWRP recovery and one with Titanium backup
Magnus_E said:
The objective of this post is to explain how to currently install a custom ROM in our device. (for total newbies like me, you can also refer -among others- to my previous post). I give the general procedure which wipes everything in your device, but you can check various precious posts in xda that variate this procedure.
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For installing customs (CM/AOSP/GPe based ROM's), you don't need to install .230 firmware, furthermore you don't need root (except for backup TA procedure), furthermore you don't need XZDualRecovery (cause it works only for Stock and Custom STOCK based rom's - see this post).
So you you only need to flash kernel via fastboot, and then enter recovery (integrated in kernel), and install .zip with custom, SuperSU and Gapps from there.
hello i was following this guide but im stuck on status 7 error, i tried deleting assert but the twrp recovery dont get any answer to "getprop ro.product.device" and it just doesnt proceed...
and Rootk1t i cant find any kernels flashable via fastboot or flashtool can you point one to me? all of the kernels i see are in '.zip's .... i want to have android 6.0 so i think i should have black kernel but how?
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hello i was following this guide but im stuck on status 7 error, i tried deleting assert but the twrp recovery dont get any answer to "getprop ro.product.device" and it just doesnt proceed...
and Rootk1t i cant find any kernels flashable via fastboot or flashtool can you point one to me? all of the kernels i see are in '.zip's .... i want to have android 6.0 so i think i should have black kernel but how?
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.zips are installed through recovery, .ftf through flashtool.
6.0.1 ROM you can find here.
Hi to everybody
I'm doing this thread because I've seen that there's a lot of confussion about how to install all this things properly, and I think that concentrating the wide-spread information could help you to get rid of this. First of all I have to thanks @aaawqw and @Moyster for their great efforts.
This is going to be a recopilatory of several sources and personal tips to help you to do this the easiest way. I'm not responsible of bricked phones nor your personal problems.
Please, read the full tutorial before doing anything, to avoid bricks and those things.
PREPARE THE RECIPE
Download these files:
- Unlocking bootloader tool: HERE
- TWRP image from Moyster (creator of LOS14 for our device): here
- If you want to install a modified version of FlymeOS, use this one from Romul35 from 4PDA: here. Original post
- Last LineageOS 14 build: from this thread. PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO THANK THE DEVELOPERS
- GApps: here I recommend the nano option. Choose ARM64 and Android version 6.0.
Put those three last files into your internal memory. If you've got an microSD card, I recommend you to put them into it (it's safer and easier).
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
To unlock the bootloader go to:
- Kevin.MX @aaawqw) post: here
Finally we have a guide to unlock the bootloader of Meizu m2 note. We need Mediatek SP Flash Tool, MTK phone drivers and the images/bin files for unlocking. No modaco superboot, no fake tutorials any more
Now here's the guide:
1. Download the files I provide
Then unzip it. You'll get a folder with FlashTool, Phone drivers and unlock images.
2.Install drivers for Mediatek platform.
3.Flash the temp-unlock-secro.img via Flashtool. (secro row)
4.Flash secro.img, lk.bin, preloader_meizu6753_65c_l1.bin via Flashtool. (secro, lk and preloader rows respectively)
5.Disconnect USB data cable and power on the phone. If you see the "=>Normal boot" sign(it's quite small.......) in the left bottom cornor of the screen, then the unlock is done. You can now flash things in whatever way you like. The guide is over~~~
The full tutorial is here
The unlock tool is here
Thank you for testing&trying!
If you've seen this spoiler and didn't thank Kevin, please go to here and thank him. This motivates him and gives him the recognisement he deserves.
- Robot Hijau 97 Youtube video: here It isn't in English, but may help if you find any problem or get lost during the unlocking. Leave him a like if it helped you.
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights )
THIS METHOD DOES WORK FOR M571H MODEL. DON'T WORRY, THE ONLY ONE THAT GIVES SOME ISSUES IS THE M571C.
The great user @aaawqw states "And Meizu M571C should use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions"
Tips to unlock the bootloader easily:
- If you're going to do it from a Windows 10 or 8 pc, have in mind that to install unsigned drivers you'll have to unlock the feature in your pc. A guide to do this: here
- Select the images to flash and hit the Download button before connecting your Meizu (pressing Vol Down button). This will help you if it turns on and off and makes the flashing impossible.
- Download the guide or see the video to correctly follow all the steps. You don't want to lose your phone, don't you? Don't try to mix guides, because you may skip a step and brick your phone. The video and Kevin.MX guide are the same procedure, they both are safe.
INSTALLING TWRP
Once done this part, we'll proceed with the installation of TWRP recovery image. There are two ways, choose the easier to you:
- Flash TWRP from SP Flashtool (original idea from @widagdag. The post: here)
+Turn off your device
+ By using your pc or laptop, extract the TWRP zip for meizu m2 note, there's a file "recovery.img"
+ You can flash it via SP flash tool (clicking the recovery, then select the file)... then click Download, wait until finished!! (Check symbol)
+ You can reboot ur device now, unlocked bootloader and installed twrp!
*The profit is u didn't need to root first and install any flash tool such as Rash, FlashFire, Flashify, etc. saving you some time
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- Flash the recovery image from Flyme:
+ Get root access (if you do, skip this step). You can get it downloading Kingroot: here. Just install this apk and follow the steps
+ Unzip TWRP zip into a known folder
+ Download Flashify from the Playstore
+ Grant superuser access
+ (Optional) make a backup of your current recovery going to backup tab
+ Tap Recovery Image
+ Choose a file
+ Find TWRP img that you unzipped before and flash it
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INSTALLING CM AND GAPPS
We're close to the end of this post. The final step: installing your desired ROM and GApps. I will flash CM from the thread whose link is at the download section.
I hope you've put it into your memory (internal/external) as we said
Ok so:
- Turn off your phone
- Go into the TWRP recovery (Vol up+power)
- (Optional but recommended) Make a backup of Flyme, just in case you don't like the new ROM and would like to go back to Flyme. If it takes up too much memory, move it to your pc after making the backup.
- Go to Wipe menu
- Go to advanced wipe
- Select these:
+ System
+ Cache
+ Dalvik Cache
+ Data
- Swipe to do the wipe
- Go to install.
- Select your zip image (in my case the cm13 I downloaded).
- Install also the GApps zip file you downloaded
- Restart to System, and check what you've done.
Some final tips:
- Make the backup, seriously, it takes 10 min and you'll have a Flyme backup if you don't like CM.
- If you want to transfer all your apps and their data from Flyme to your new ROM, use Titanium Backup.
- If you want to install Xposed Framework, it's the same procedure: enter into TWRP, tap install, select the zip and swipe.
- This won't delete your images or videos, but I would recommend to transfer them to a microSD card or your PC.
- Yes, you need to do all this to install a custom ROM. Yes, even unlocking the bootloader. Don't try to skip a step if you aren't sure about what you're doing.
I think that's all, I'll update this post if I lost anything.
I hope this helped you to move into CM world. If you have any doubt don't hesitate to ask.
I know this seems exhausting, but trust me, it worths it. Welcome to the custom ROMs world in your Meizu M2 Note. Let the magic begin.
ADDITIONAL GUIDES
RELOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
If you want to relock the bootloader just follow this simple steps:
Flash the original recovery image from Flashtool of from Flashify (the steps are the same as installing TWRP). You can find this image here
From there, install an update.zip (download them from the official flyme web: here and put it into the storage )
Now you have flyme again with a locked bootloader.
INSTALLING FLYME WITH TWRP
It's very important that you don't install an update.zip from the original Flyme page, because you will cause a bootloop. To get the flyme updates, you can follow one of these two methods:
METHOD 1: 4PDA
-Download the modified zips from 4PDA: here]. Translate it to English. It's on custom firmware>Flyme
-Flash them from TWRP
METHOD 2: DO IT YOURSELF
-Download the update.zip file from the Flyme page
-Open it and remove the preloader- files
-Flash it from TWRP. It will give you an error: IGNORE IT.
Reboot and done, you've got Flyme and TWRP.
UNBRICK A PAPERWEIGHT
BIG THANKS TO @numpea FOR THIS:
This just a firmware that has all the partitions and can be used to unbrick to device using SPFlashtool
Here is the link:
FIRMWARE
- Flash temp_unlock_secro.img with sp flashtool like you do when unlocking the bootloader.
- When done, disconnect the device and add the firmware to sp flashtool. You need to select "format all+download", click on "Download" and connect the device. The flashing process will start. After it finishes, the device will start again.
You wil notice that you lost your imei number you can add it back by:
Using MTK Engineering Mode (does not requires root)
Open engineering mode » Click on Engineer Mode (MTK) » Swipe left to Connectivity » click on CDS Information » Radio Information
Click on phone 1 if you want to change your sim 1 or choose Phone 2 to change sim 2 IMEI, follow this guide:
For Phone 1: “AT+ EGMR=1,7,â€YOUR NEW IMEI NO†(make sure you add a space in between AT+ & EGMR)
For Phone 2: “AT+ EGMR=1,10,â€YOUR NEW IMEI NO†(make sure you add a space in between AT+ & EGMR)
Using Chamelephon (requires root, but much more easier)
Just copy the IMEIS from the phone's box and put them into the app.
hope this is helpful
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I'll keep updating the info!
Really complete, I could unlock my M2 Note and install CM-12.1 ! Thanks !
Moyster said:
Really complete, I could unlock my M2 Note and install CM-12.1 ! Thanks !
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Moyster xDD :laugh::laugh: Thanks to you, without you this wouldn't have been possible
Pretty much covered all, just state the Armv7 Android level API 21 64bit, 5.1 Micro or Nano for gapps. They might get confused on what to choose.
Xtian Rey said:
Pretty much covered all, just state the Armv7 Android level API 21 64bit, 5.1 Micro or Nano for gapps. They might get confused on what to choose.
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Very true, thanks a lot. I introduced the platform and the Android version of GApps
Thanks nice guide... Very useful for everyone who want play and modified the M2 note.
"This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights*)"
I Am Using M571C, But Everything Fine.
Sent from my M2 Note using XDA Forums Pro.
Mr0oHo0 said:
"This unlocking guide only works for M571 model. If you try this with a M571C (China Telecom) model, you'll get a bricked phone (very useful if you like paperweights*)"
I Am Using M571C, But Everything Fine.
Sent from my M2 Note using XDA Forums Pro.
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I include this on the guide. I read it bricked the phone in several cases, but I'm glad yours didn't.
Thanks for your guideline , it helps a lot !
Great work lol
Another thing is…ShevT's recovery has no problem in cache partition.Only my broken recovery did… So remove the cache fixing partAny problem just send me a private message. I'll check when i have time.
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And Meizu M571C should use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions…
Another thing is, Kingroot is not suggested. It cannot be detected by Flashfire and some other tools. And cannot be replaced by SuperSU. So Kingo Root+SuperSU might be better.
aaawqw said:
Great work lol
Another thing is…ShevT's recovery has no problem in cache partition.Only my broken recovery did… So remove the cache fixing partAny problem just send me a private message. I'll check when i have time.
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And Meizu M571C shoukd use the same method of meizu m2 (mini), a shell script for frp unlock. But no recovery images yet…Different hardware and partitions…
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https://github.com/Moyster/android_device_meizu_m2note/blob/cm-12.1/BoardConfig.mk#L10
Line 10 to 15 you have the partitions size
Code:
$ cat /proc/partinfo
example :
Name------------Start-------------Size
recovery 0x0000000004840000 0x0000000001400000
Take the Size value : "0x0000000001400000" => hexadecimal to decimal => 20971520 = recovery partition size
PS: I don't think the hardware is "that" different, at least, the kernel meizu released should contain both phone models/drivers
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model.
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Mine is M571H, can I proceed?
Qeemi said:
This unlocking guide only works for M571 model.
Mine is M571H, can I proceed?
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Mine too and it worked. I can't assure you anything, but I think that the problem are m571C which are different. Good luck if you're going to give it a try!
Moyster said:
https://github.com/Moyster/android_device_meizu_m2note/blob/cm-12.1/BoardConfig.mk#L10
Line 10 to 15 you have the partitions size
Code:
$ cat /proc/partinfo
example :
Name------------Start-------------Size
recovery 0x0000000004840000 0x0000000001400000
Take the Size value : "0x0000000001400000" => hexadecimal to decimal => 20971520 = recovery partition size
PS: I don't think the hardware is "that" different, at least, the kernel meizu released should contain both phone models/drivers
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See it. I'll give a try on m2 note(M571C, China Telecom). At least try to build twrp But seems my pc's hdd is not enough No space for source code
little problems.
bootloader unlocking and twrp and roms works very well..
1. OTG is working for me.. :good:
2. unfortunately my phone is not detected by PC..
(show USB is not connected, USB debugging is not accessible..)
3. little bit lag here and there..
4. wifi works well :good:
Need more optimization.. Expecting lot more from you
thankyou very much for this :good:
DOUBT : so bootloader is unlocked, now it is possible to make good MM and N based CM roms ?
dinkan01 said:
bootloader unlocking and twrp and roms works very well..
1. OTG is working for me.. :good:
2. unfortunately my phone is not detected by PC..
(show USB is not connected, USB debugging is not accessible..)
3. little bit lag here and there..
4. wifi works well :good:
Need more optimization.. Expecting lot more from you
thankyou very much for this :good:
DOUBT : so bootloader is unlocked, now it is possible to make good MM and N based CM roms ?
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hi,which build of cm 12 you put in phone?
M571U
I have the Meizu M571U Model. Can I do this or will it be bricked?
Thank you very much
venturaj said:
I have the Meizu M571U Model. Can I do this or will it be bricked?
Thank you very much
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It won't, the only problematic model is the M571C, have fun
LBA97 said:
It won't, the only problematic model is the M571C, have fun
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How can I check which model my m2 note is..?
[email protected] said:
How can I check which model my m2 note is..?
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Check the store page you bought it from. If you bought it from China, then probably it's a M571C. Good luck
Hey there,
I need help, hope you have some for me . I want to use the 6.0.1. OpenKirin OmniROM on my phone and struggle even figuring out a way to get there.
I just bought a used ALE-L21 DualSIM phone with the B602 Build and EMUI 4.0.3 installed. The device is not rooted, nor has its bootloader been unlocked. The EMUI update service does not offer me any patches.
Could someone please line out to me which steps I have to take in order to root my ALE-L21 and get this ROM to work?
Disclaimer: No, I'm not just a lazy moron who does not want to read other topics on this forum - I'm a mere user with less-than-average knowledge of Android development or stuff like that. And I just can't make complete sense of the various posts I've found, since English is not my mother tongue and there seems to be a whole bunch of ways to do certain things with a phone. Well, since obviously I don't want to brick my new phone, I'm not too sure how to best puzzle together the pieces this Forum offers me. It would be insanely helpful if I could get a list that reads out something like:
1. Action - Source (for needed files, e.g.) - Result, on to step 2
2. Action - Source (for needed files, e.g.) - Result, on to step 3
3. ... and so on...
Okay, just so you see that I'm not entirely lost, I'm gonna show you the picture which is currently in my mind.
From what I understand so far, there's the following steps to get there (please rectify or rearrange steps as far as needed):
1. Update the device to Vanilla EMUI 4.1, Build B895 or B896 (I am currently downloading the B896 Build from this forum - which one is recommended? My phone is DualSIM)
2. Unlock Bootloader (What's the best way to do it? Huawei CS? Heard it's not even sure you get an answer. DCUnlocker? Wants money... Please help me clarify)
3. get TWRP 3.1.1.0 (I already have the IMG file, how do I get it to run on my phone?)
4. Root the device (I'd like to go with MAGISK, does anyone have a link for a MAGISK build confirmedly working on ALE-L21?)
5. Do some magic with TWRP (Which steps exactly?)
6. Flash the ROM Zip file via TWRP
7. Flash Gapps via TWRP
Is that about it?
As I said, please feel free to add to/adjust my list!
Thanks in advance,
Pako
If you haven't already install minimal adb tools on computer (windows) found here :
http://bit.ly/2jxX4ya
You then need to unlock bootloader using minimal adb tools and the unlock code
Unlock Code:
http://bit.ly/2z9EFhV
Unlock Bootloader Method in this thread here:
http://bit.ly/2oIASBs
After you are done unlocking the bootloader
Install twrp find that here :
http://bit.ly/2ok9BTi
There was a tool that was here somewhere to install twrp but I will link to my copy here
http://bit.ly/2ATBgRP
What you do is put the twrp image file in data folder
then change the name of the twrp file to TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE.img or
edit the install.bat file line data\fastboot.exe flash recovery data\TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE.img to the name of your twrp file
Once twrp is installed then you can pick which rom you want
The 6.0 roms arent going to be supported anymore so i suggest going for 7.0 ROM
I'm on AOSPA which is the cleanest and has good battery life
To install 7.0 rom you need B895 or B896 found here on the first post:
http://bit.ly/2jypIij
this is installed through twrp (which is accessed when Phone is off by holding volume up + power then let go once it vibrates or connect the phone to the computer and then type adb devices then adb reboot recovery in minimal adb tool)
once in twrp you need to install the B895.zip or B896.zip file then reboot your phone will boot into emui
you need to install twrp again as B895 or B896 wipes it
After installing twrp you can then install any custom rom of your choice
let the rom boot and then go back into twrp and install gapps found here: "http://bit.ly/1JOWjUqi recommend nano or even pico pick am64 7.1
I would also recommend installing Galactic forced deepsleep http://bit.ly/2ANVdbS
Hey there,
thank you very, very much for your comprehensive walkthrough! (Almost*) everything worked to perfection and I am now a happy user of OpenKirin's OmniROM 6.0.3. mod! Yeah, no 7.x... but I'd prefer to wait with that until the "issues" section of AOSPA does not contain any relevant things anymore. OmniROM seems to have no issues anymore, so I'm content with my choice. I will now follow your last advice and flash the Deep Sleep Mod to improve my device's battery life, and then I'm just happy.
* = The only issue I encountered was when having flashed TWRP, the device booted to the crappy EMUI eRecovery instead of TWRP. I solved this issue using this advice from another thread.
So, once again, thank you! All you xdaDevs, keep on developing ways to improve people's lives with their android devices!
Cheers,
Pako
Hi there, good to see you.
After struggling to find any helpful information about rooting ZTE Blade A2 plus, I finally was able to root>soft brick>hard brick>stock flash>repeat this beautiful device. So thought to share it here so that it becomes helpful for someone in need.
Device Information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...te-blade-a2-plus-5-5-fhd-mt6750t-3gb-t3480759
Prerequisite: Winrar Latest version, VCOM and device drivers (MT67xx), General intelligence to download the attachments and to arrange everything in order and you're good to go
Step 1: Install custom recovery (We'll install TWRP)
a} Download recovery and preloader
b} Download Scatter file
c} Download SP Flash tools
d} Only tick recovery and preloader and select the downloaded files and flash it
e} When the process finishes and SP flash tools displays done, remove the phone and press "Vol Up+Power" to boot into recovery. It may ask you to make /system writable if you want swipe as indicated
f} Done enjoy
Note: Take this opportuniy to first of all backup your stock rom using TWRP and save it elsewhere.
Step 2: Rooting (With Magisk Or Super SU)
a} Download Magisk or Super SU flashable zip as per your need
Note: Magisk gives most of the Super SU features and doesn't trips google security net so you are able to use banking apps while rooted with magisk
b} Place downloaded zip in your sd card
c} Boot into TWRP recovery and flash the said zip
d} Done enjoy
Step 3: Flashing stock rom (Only russian version as of now)-Language is english bloatwares are Russian
a} Download Stock Rom from https://yadi.sk/d/RZLBrKKv3LxejN
Note: It contains PC Flashable stock rom along with scatter files and NVRAM backups so it'll help if you lose IMEI during the process, it is advisable to keep this offline as backup in case links stops working.
b} Flash the downloaded stock rom with SP flash tools
Note: This stock rom doesn't support VOLTE so i advice you to first take a full backup of your initial rom after installing TWRP, also please share that backup here as well so as i could add it to this thread to make it helpful for someone who has already lost VOLTE inclusing me
Conclusion: I'll be very happy if this information proves useful to you in any manner and also request you to must share your backup for me to get VOLTE back.
Thank You
MIUI 9 For A610 Plus
Preview:
Many many thanks Alfonso for making this vary valuable post . I think A2 Plus and A610 Plus are almost same , so kindly check this ROM me and may solve your volte problem
ww.getdroidtips.com/miui-9-zte-blade-a610-plus/[/url]
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Preview:
Many many thanks Alfonso for making this vary valuable post . I think A2 Plus and A610 Plus are almost same , so kindly check this ROM me and may solve your volte problem
ww.getdroidtips.com/miui-9-zte-blade-a610-plus/[/url]
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Although the rom is bugless but, unfortunately VOLTE didn't work.
MIUI 9 For A610 Plus
Did you flash this new MIUI 9 ROM , I think it has volte and it is in Android M.
Alfonso Osnofla said:
Although the rom is bugless but, unfortunately VOLTE didn't work.
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does it boot into meta mode on pressing volume down+power button??( bcoz my fone boots into meta mode on doing so)
and how to go into bootloader?
while using sp flash tool i power off the fone and then connect it to sp flash tool via usb cable ...fone gets detected and but download for twrp doesnt occur ..it says PMT changed for the rom, select format all+ download ....
but i didnt do format all coz i dont have flashable stock rom...
I lost my IMEI after flash ROM, not able to retrieve IMEI
Issue in camera & Finger Lock
Alfonso Osnofla said:
Although the rom is bugless but, unfortunately VOLTE didn't work.
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I have checked both ROM, Miui ROM camera is look like .02MB, No VOLTE, Finger Print lock is not working
Thanks. I have messed up anyway...
Anybody have a complete Readback (Using SP-Flash Tools) copy of (volte) rom?
I lost Imei, From the given NVram.bin, Could not edit Imei using BPGL.... pull as Maui Meta and SN writer can not do this with present update.
I need to revert back. please help with ROM copy and NVRAM Edit.
Alfonso Osnofla said:
Hi there, good to see you.
After struggling to find any helpful information about rooting ZTE Blade A2 plus, I finally was able to root>soft brick>hard brick>stock flash>repeat this beautiful device. So thought to share it here so that it becomes helpful for someone in need.
Device Information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...te-blade-a2-plus-5-5-fhd-mt6750t-3gb-t3480759
Prerequisite: Winrar Latest version, VCOM and device drivers (MT67xx), General intelligence to download the attachments and to arrange everything in order and you're good to go
Step 1: Install custom recovery (We'll install TWRP)
a} Download recovery and preloader
b} Download Scatter file
c} Download SP Flash tools
d} Only tick recovery and preloader and select the downloaded files and flash it
e} When the process finishes and SP flash tools displays done, remove the phone and press "Vol Up+Power" to boot into recovery. It may ask you to make /system writable if you want swipe as indicated
f} Done enjoy
Note: Take this opportuniy to first of all backup your stock rom using TWRP and save it elsewhere.
Step 2: Rooting (With Magisk Or Super SU)
a} Download Magisk or Super SU flashable zip as per your need
Note: Magisk gives most of the Super SU features and doesn't trips google security net so you are able to use banking apps while rooted with magisk
b} Place downloaded zip in your sd card
c} Boot into TWRP recovery and flash the said zip
d} Done enjoy
Step 3: Flashing stock rom (Only russian version as of now)-Language is english bloatwares are Russian
a} Download Stock Rom from https://yadi.sk/d/RZLBrKKv3LxejN
Note: It contains PC Flashable stock rom along with scatter files and NVRAM backups so it'll help if you lose IMEI during the process, it is advisable to keep this offline as backup in case links stops working.
b} Flash the downloaded stock rom with SP flash tools
Note: This stock rom doesn't support VOLTE so i advice you to first take a full backup of your initial rom after installing TWRP, also please share that backup here as well so as i could add it to this thread to make it helpful for someone who has already lost VOLTE inclusing me
Conclusion: I'll be very happy if this information proves useful to you in any manner and also request you to must share your backup for me to get VOLTE back.
Thank You
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Just try http://www.ztedevice.com/support/detail?id=FE22BEF5C33D4A17BCDA20AAE2631951 ( http://download.ztedevice.com/support/product/569/201802111051594/sd/20180211105554767.zip )
sd card update using twrp.
But first remove the first line from update script file located inside the zip.
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Need MIUI rom
Heyy plz gime me teh rom for zte blade A2 plus i really need a miui rom for zte blade A2 plus...
Help I'm confused.
Reading the comments i got to know that many people lost their IMEI and VOLTE , I want to root the device So can anyone tell me when does this problem occur (loosing volte and imei) during rooting or while flashing a custom rom?
kingksath said:
I lost my IMEI after flash ROM, not able to retrieve IMEI
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Did you loose your IMEI on rooting or while flashing any custom Rom?
http://www.mediafire.com/file/6768c1x7dqyd818/update.zip
version 4 sd card update
vasilemk said:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/6768c1x7dqyd818/update.zip
version 4 sd card update
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What is it for?
Is it for volte?
vasilemk said:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/6768c1x7dqyd818/update.zip
version 4 sd card update
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Is this an update to the Stock Rom?
hi, can u help me please, iam tryin to update with twrp , i did remove first line from script but i have error.
Found a way to unlock bands on MTK based phones by flashing basebands from phones with the same chipset. Doing this by using SPFLASH and flashing md1 files. Still unable to connect to cell network on my Doogee bl12000. Flashed this phones MD1, was wondering if anybody could provide me with the nvdata and nvram from the ZTE blase a2 plus. Hoping by flashing those files can connect to a U.S. network.
I was messing around and deleted google play store, now none of the google apps works. I went a head to download gapps and tried sideloading it. It showed me the error, then i downloaded the pico version and also fix my system partition. It says i have 140mb of free space in that partition. I tried sideloading pico again and still the same error.
Yurodd said:
I was messing around and deleted google play store, now none of the google apps works. I went a head to download gapps and tried sideloading it. It showed me the error, then i downloaded the pico version and also fix my system partition. It says i have 140mb of free space in that partition. I tried sideloading pico again and still the same error.
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You're probably going to have to flash your phone back to stock to re-gain all of your apps.
Zachisimo said:
You're probably going to have to flash your phone back to stock to re-gain all of your apps.
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So flash the rom again? is that going to wipe my phone?
Dark Nightmare said:
This is a basic write up to convert your bootloader unlocked T-Moilbe OnePlus 6T to the International Version firmware via fastboot flashable firmware files.
Contents:
-Disclaimer
- Full Device Backup - Precautionary - Optional, but Recommended.
-Firmware Versions and Flashing Instructions
-Rom Sources
-MSMDownloadTool
-FAQ's
-Additional/Optional Tools
-Credits
Disclaimer:
Like any other form of modding, there are risk involved, we have a near flawless option to recovery by use of the MSMDownload linked at the end of this post, but like with any form of modification, you are solely responsible for what is done to your device and you accept all risk involved, should something go wrong, for the most part, recovery is fairly simply, no matter how bad we screw up, thanks to OP.
Instructions to a full device backup:
1. Download the zip below and extract it to it's own folder
2. run cmd.exe while in fastboot mode and run the following commands:
3. Once twrp boots, run the backup.bat script included, it will backup all partitions on your device, including your efs.
4. zip all of the image files and store it somewhere safe.
Backup: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603855581
For Users Looking to Flash to Firmware versions 9.0.4-9.0.5
FLASHING STEPS
Requirements:
1. Bootloader Unlocked T-Mobile OP 6T
Unlock Processs Can Be Found Here: https://support.oneplus.com/app/ans...-bootloader-for-oneplus-6t-(t-mobile-version)
2. OOS Stock ROM of your choice: all necessary zip files are included in the rom file.
3. PC/MAC/LINUX
Flashing Process
1.. Whichever full rom zip you choose, extract its contents. (In my case I used the 9.0.5 full zip)
2. In each zip file you'll find images.zip as well as others_flashall.zip, extract both of them into the same folder/directory as the rest of the original zip file.
(Optional, download the modded flash-all-partitions-fastboot.bat file at the end of the thread, it includes the reboot command to auto reboot when done flashing)
Attached Below is also a flash-all-partitions-fastboot.sh script for Mac OS users (Note this script will not wipe your device, so if you need to wipe, run the ./fastboot -w command in fastboot manually)
All bat files, images and adb files should all be in the exact same folder, no subfolder(s)
3. Now boot into fastboot using either the vol+/vol- and power key combo or via adb using the following adb command .
4. Once in fastboot run the bat file called flash-all-partitions-fastboot.bat
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5. When asked, I would advise typing 'Y' for yes to format the device. (wipe only if you're converting for the first time)
The sparse header error is completely normal.
6. Upon completion, the script should pause and say press enter to continue, it will not reboot your device...
WAIT UNTIL NOTHING ELSE IS HAPPENING AND ITS NO LONGER FLASHING ANY FILES
At this point, hit power and reboot.
All done!
Firmware Version 9.0.6
Requirements
1. Bootloader Unlocked T-Mobile OP 6T
Unlock Processs Can Be Found Here: https://support.oneplus.com/app/ans...-bootloader-for-oneplus-6t-(t-mobile-version)
2. OOS Stock ROM of your choice: all necessary zip files are included in the rom file.
3. PC/MAC/LINUX
Steps to Flash
Note: Modded fastboot flashing script attached at the end with the reboot command included, also attached is a script for MAC users, mac script will not wipe your device, wipe manually if you need to using
ROM Sources
Mauronofrio's Thread
T-Mobile 9.0 FULL Fastboot ROM
Saythis' International Firmware 9.0.6
Recovery - MSMDownloadTool
If for some WEIRD reason you brick, have a HW mismatch, etc, or you just can't boot go to this thread -> MSMDownloadTool - T-Mobile 9.0
OPTIONAL Steps
Root is available via two Options below:
- OnePlus Rooter
- Manual Root Using a Patched Boot Image
Automated Process
Luckily There are devs looking to make things simpler:
More an automated tool to carry out this process, go to the thread below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/rom-oxygen-os-9-0-6-fastboot-windows-t3870170
WARNINGS!
-Advisable you disable automatic updates in developer options upon boot if it is enabled.
-Do not attempt to update using the OTA files, so far we've had one softbrick due to it and said user was unable to boot into fastboot to attempt any kind of recovery.
-ALSO DO NOT FLASH WITHOUT THE FILES IN THE FOLDER, IF YOU DO YOU WILL END UP WITH A SOFTBRICK
-If you get either dump mode or fastboot bootloop check your downloaded rom file to make sure its complete, unzip again and flash again
FAQ
Q. Will this enable dual sim functionality?
A. Dual sim functionality works, volte, Wifi calling and vvm.
Q. Can I take OTA's like a regular device?
A. No, sadly.
Q. What about when a new update comes out?
A. Once a fastboot flashable ROM is made, you can update using the steps above, using the new ROM files.
Q. What if I brick or have a HW/SW mismatch?
A. Use the MSMDownloadTool to recover.
Q. Do all the features work?
A. For the most part, there are minor bugs, but they aren't consistent, so can't really say.
Q. Is this a full conversion?
A. Somewhat.
Q. Do I have to wipe everytime I update?
A. No, wiping may only be necessary for conversions, no wipe needed to update.
Q. Do I have to root everytime I update?
A. Yup, sadly.
Q. Do I have to convert to a specific version?
A. Nope, you can convert to any version.
if any edits are suggested, I'll include them.
Credits:
@mackentosh for testing and unfortunately bricking using the OTA File
@Velrix for being the second successful tester, among others.
All the other users who've been testing/contributing to testing
I'll add names when I get to comb through the threads.
@Dameon87 for the correct ROM source link of the unpacked ROM with batch files.
@Krunk_Kracker for the disable auto updates image
Thanks to @Addiso for the Stock T-Mobile Backup images
@mauronofrio for the scripts and for hosting the Rom zip @hartleyshc for testing and confirming full dual sim functionality.
@Saythis - for the 9.0.6 FULL ROM Zip
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I would follow this guide. Than choose Y when asked to wipe data. If you want to choose N let me know how it goes. But the easiest way is going to be to start from fresh using this guide by @Darknightmare.