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** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15.0
Rooted SGP311 (on any Android version up to and including 4.4.2) with custom recovery installed.
If you do not meet these conditions, for example, if you are on an unrooted system, here is a guide to get you on a rooted 4.1.2 with recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53063218&postcount=14
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders. This also works on any customization.
The procedure should work with any pre-rooted Android version but I started with 10.1.C.0.370 (4.1.2) which was rooted with DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17, patched with remountrebootfix, and equipped with XZDualRecovery.
Limitations:
This process can delete the files on your internal SDcard so back them up. Also, you will have to reinstall all your apps, as they get erased too.
Download link:
Mega
https://mega.co.nz/#F!UkshjY6A!HIW7xGf1E1oa04e0N3b1OA
You only need the zip and ftf files. The txt file is just the checksum if you want to verify that your download is error-free. I strongly recommend that you do the checksum before flashing.
Instructions:
1- Backup before you start messing with your tablet!
2- Put system.flashable.zip in /sdcard of your tablet.
3- Keep SGP311_10.4.1.B.0.109_R2C_VMo_US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf on your PC.
4- Disconnect any USB cable that may be attached to your tablet.
5- Reboot to recovery. Preferably to TWRP, but you can make CWM work too.
6- Do not wipe anything.
7- Once in recovery, flash system.flashable.zip.
8- It is important to NOT REBOOT the tablet after this step.
9- Find and use the Power Off option in the recovery and turn your tablet off. In CWM based PhilZ Touch it is under "Power Options" -> "Power Off". In TWRP it is under "Reboot" -> "Power Off". If you see your tablet rebooting, force it to turn off by pushing the power and volume up keys simultaneously (or however else you can!)
10- Open Flashtool 0.9.15.0 and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
11- Navigate to where you have saved SGP311_10.4.1.B.0.109_R2C_VMo_US_CA_PR_NoSystem.ftf and flash this ftf with your tablet in flash mode. To put your tablet in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
12- Reboot and enjoy!
Credits:
I only put the files together. All the credit should go to XDA's [NUT] and DooMLoRD and many others...
I had a few requests from people who upgraded to 4.4 and were not happy with the speed. So I made these file in case you want to downgrade to rooted 4.3.
Enjoy.
Downloading now. Thanks!
hi njajoor
thanks to your guides i was able to flash in quick an easy way all the procedure was smooth.
may i kinow how did you tewk your rooted 4.3 rom or which settings do you recommend to improve the performance of the tab Z?
many thanks again
mame3876 said:
hi njajoor
thanks to your guides i was able to flash in quick an easy way all the procedure was smooth.
may i kinow how did you tewk your rooted 4.3 rom or which settings do you recommend to improve the performance of the tab Z?
many thanks again
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This is what I do normally, but you may want to change it for you specific needs:
1- In settings:
Wifi, menu, advanced, network notification unchecked; Keep wifi on never; wifi optimization checked
NFC off
Sound, touch sound off; screen lock sound off
Display, sleep after 30 seconds, double tap to wake up checked, brightness set to lowest
Power management, stamina mode on
Keyboard, sounds feedback, sound on key press unchecked
Accounts, email: set sync frequency to 1 hour; Skype: sync off
2- install adaway
3- use titanium backup pro or apps tab in settings to freeze/disable:
Crackle and Netflix (unless you use them)
Anything with the word or logo of Facebook or twitter or social engine in it. You are better off using the browser for these.
If you use both email and Gmail apps, disable Gmail and set it up in email app.
All Google play apps except store and Services
Google plus and hangout
McAfee, reader by Sony, let's start psm, video unlimited, wisepilot
Mobile date, mobile network, sim lock, and sim toolkit (sgp311 doesn't have mobile data)
PO Box touch and Xperia Chinese keyboard (this may significantly reduce your keyboard flickering if not entirely eliminate it)
4- I install greenify, wakelock detector and juice defender on my other Android devices but I've come to believe Sony's stamina does an excellent job and none of that is necessary.
5- Turn gps on only when you use it
6- Remove active widgets from your home screen. I only have the clock and the weather left. If you want to keep the widgets put them on a separate display than the ones you keep your commonly used icons in.
With these settings mine is smooth as butter. I hope yours will be too.
in the subsequent posts below, you will find all the info you need for not only the device but the ROMs I have had my hands in.
each person who I pulled the files from will get a thanks in the posts as necessary
NonSense 1.04
Disclamer: these files are meant specifically for the HTC Desire 510. Use these files at your peril, you assume any responsibility for loss or damage that may result from use of these files or procedures. what has been included in this tutorial is for the HTC Desire 510
You have been warned.
note: from now on CRI signifies cricket, and B-S signifies sprint/boost if those signifiers aren't used, it applies to both type of this phone
now to the goodies.....
List of supplies:
1. Phone (HTC Desire 510)
2. USB cord that syncs with the PC
3. USB drivers installed for the phone
4. the zip files from this location. click here
4.1 there are 2 different versions of the same ROM, but the *1.04-lean.zip is US only (refer to changes to see why).
4.2 CRI for cricket/att, B-S for boost/sprint
5. read these instructions completely before attempting
before we get started make sure you have supersu (which can be downloaded from here), and NonSense1.04.zip copied to the root of your external SD card
NETWORK UNLOCK (I.E. switching services)
as this phone is LTE compatible, it takes a SIM card no matter the service to receive calls and data. so it stands to presume all you need to do is network unlock the device (Sprint calls it UICC unlock, others it's the Network Unlock Code)
the phone needs to be network (SIM) unlocked in order to switch it from cricket to sprint, or from sprint to virgin mobile, etc.
to network unlock the phone:
1. make sure you are on stock ROM (the one that came with the phone, not the one listed in this post nor CM)
2. call the respective original service provider of the phone (i.e. cricket, sprint, etc.) and tell them that you are leaving the country (like to Australia) and you want to unlock the SIM so you can use your device for service down there.
2.1 if you bought the phone second-hand or don't have service on it, you will have to find a reputable unlock service online
2.2 for sprint customers, your account HAS to be at least 6 months old before they will give you the UICC(SIM unlock) code
2.3 for boost customers, your account HAS to be at least a year before they will give you the UICC(SIM unlock) code
3. once you have the SIM unlock code, pull battery from phone, remove the original SIM, put your services respective SIM in (i.e. originally a cricket phone now running a T-Mobile SIM), put in battery, boot phone, and enter the unlock code where it asks.
4. once your back into device, you'll notice you will have no data.
4.1 what needs to be done is to program the APN (google will be your best friend here - for example sprint lte apn settings, or T-Mobile lte apn settings).
5. now that you have the APN settings, you can program them into the phone.
5.1 APNs can be found in the device by going to settings, then mobile data, clicking on access point names. in there in the upper right hand corner should be 3 dots that are verticle. click on that and then on new APN.
5.2 add the respective settings, click save and then make sure it has a green dot next to it.
6. sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor
APNs for this device can only be written once the phone has been UNLOCKED and the original (cricket) service providers SIM is NOT inserted, and your using another service Provider ( sprint, T-Mobile, etc.) SIM.
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
1. for the drivers, use the ones contained here in the HTCDrivers.zip and extract them to the desktop
1. extract and use the file contained in adb.zip to flash unlock token
2. follow this tutorial and choose all other supported devicess when it asks about device.
INSTALLING TWRP AND KERNEL
in the adb file you should notice a file called recovery.img. that is TWRP recovery for the device
there is also a file called boot.img. this will allow read/write permissions at the System level once root is obtained
if you have either the sprint, boost or another service provider's variety of this phone, try flashing their respective kernel after you install the ROM or before you root (no guarantees that flashing the respective kernel will work. as I have the cricket variety of this phone, I am only developing for that one)
1. from home screen, go to settings and scroll down to power and then scroll all the to the bottom of that and uncheck "fast boot"
2. shut down phone completely
3. go back into fastboot (vol down + power)
4. Select fastboot from the menu list and press the power button.
5. open command prompt and use the CD command to get it to the root of the adb folder (CD C:/users/sky/desktop/adb).
6. plug in device and wait for it to say fastboot USB
7. type in command prompt "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' (should complete within 4 seconds)
8. in the same command window type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (should complete within 4 seconds)
8.1 step 8 can be skipped if your just flashing *NonSense1.04*.zip
9. pull battery once that is completed and put it back in.
10. power device on (skip this step if rooting)
OBTAINING ROOT (can be skipped if installing NonSense1.04 as it's already rooted)
1. re-enter fastboot mode and choose recovery. press power to select it
2. once in recovery select install and go to external SD and select the supersu update package.
3. once selected, you should see a slider on the bottom of the screen that says swipe to confirm. do so
4. once package is installed you should see a button that says reboot device. do so
5. wait for it to fully load
INSTALLING NonSense 1.04
1. re-enter fastboot mode and choose recovery. press power to select it
2. once in recovery select install and go to external SD and select the NonSense1.04.zip.
3. once selected, you should see a slider on the bottom of the screen that says swipe to confirm. do so
3.1 beware, it may take a bit to install. just be patient, it's working.
4. once package is installed you should see a button that says reboot device. do so
5. wait for it to fully load. be forewarned, it may take about 15 minutes to load
CHANGES
CRI versions
1. DEODEXed the ROM
2. added external SD support into the ROM
3. fixed FC on clock app (switched clock/alarm from stock worldclock.apk to AOSP clock)
4. changed bootanimation.zip, boot sound, and stock ringtones and sounds.
5. added more stable kernel to flash file.
6. added Pandora (no-ads vers. 5.5), SpiritUL (FM radio support), Facebook, RootBrowser, Adobe reader, Adobe flash player, and Viper4android (DSP/equalizer)
6.1 all apps that have been listed in 6 can be uninstalled without the need for root
7. root and SU have been added and are up to date in this rom as of 11:45PM MST on 3/1/215
8. added apns-conf.xml from CyanogenMod
9. got native APP2sd support thanks to pattyboi's kernel
B-S versions
1. mostly DEODEXed the ROM
2. fixed FC on clock app (switched clock/alarm from stock worldclock.apk to AOSP clock)
3. changed bootanimation.zip, boot sound, and stock ringtones and sounds.
4. added more stable kernel to flash file.
5. added Pandora (no-ads vers. 5.5), SpiritUL (FM radio support), Facebook, RootBrowser, Adobe reader, Adobe flash player, Wifi Tether, and Viper4android (DSP/equalizer)
5.1 all apps that have been listed in 5 can be uninstalled without the need for root
6. root and SU has been added
*1.04-lean
list of removed apps
1. Dropbox (can be found in playstore)
2. Google plus (can be found in playstore)
3. Hangouts (can be found in playstore)
4. HTC Dot View(can be found in playstore)
5. keyboard language packs for Arabic, Chinese, English UK, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish (not in play store) if needed, flash language.zip found here
6. VPN dialogs (not in play store) if needed, flash missing.zip found here
7. HTC Zoe (can be found in playstore)
BUGS
CRI versions
1.USB internet pass-through not working
2.WiFi direct (miracast) not working
3. want to get rid of annoying volume too loud warning
B-S versions
1. native hotspot says internet when connected to win 7 machine, but will not allow it to go through. Have included wifi tether as a workaround until the issue can be resolved
THANKS
CRI versions
I thank wolfaas12345 for his awesome tutorial on bootloader unlocking, pattyboi for providing a more stable kernel, and chainfire for providing a great solution to provide the SU binary and app for rooted devices. and of course, CraviingCritic for providing the original ROM in which this wouldn't be possible
B-S versions
I thank wolfaas12345 for his awesome tutorial on bootloader unlocking, pattyboi for providing the current kernel, and chainfire for providing a great solution to provide the SU binary and app for rooted devices. and of course, LarryBoyG for providing the original ROM in which this wouldn't be possible
please feel free to let me know if there's any issues with this release and i will fix them as they are found for now as this device is the one i primarily use as of right now.
I will also be keeping the links updated for as long as I own the device (being that my HTC Desire 510(Cricket) is network unlocked, that may be a long time - or until I get a better device).
UPDATES
for those of you who have downloaded the ROM since first release, I will include an CRI_NSupdate.zip or B-S_NSupdate.zip file found here. it will include the changes I have made to the rom since it's initial upload.
the file by the name of NSupdate.szip will include update that pertain to both the CRI and B-S ROMS
to install the updates, just put the update file onto the root of the SD card, reboot into recovery, choose install, pick the update file, swipe the blue button on the bottom, reboot and enjoy.
EDITING THE BOOTUP
location of files mentioned is in /system/customize/resource
to change boot animation
1. find your favorite boot animation
2. rename it to AIO_bootup.zip
3. copy/move and overwrite the original with a root explorer to /system/customize/resource
to change the boot sound
1. find a sound file you like and want to hear every time the phone boots (can be changed at any time)
2. convert it to wav (the file has to be wav in order for the phone to recognize it)
3. rename it to CRICKET_LOGO_24bit28k_STEREO.wav
4. copy/move and overwrite the original with a root explorer to /system/customize/resource
reboot and enjoy...
THINGS NOTICED WHILE CREATING ROMs
1. both (cricket and boost/sprint) phones are exactly the same except for the boost/sprint ones contain a CDMA chipset.
1.1 the only things I had to change from the cricket rom to the boost rom was apns.xml in framework-res, apns-conf.xml, and the preferred network type in build.prop.
2. all kernels work for both (US) versions
3. the same recovery is used on both (US based) devices
so essentially, if we develop for the boost/sprint version of the device, change a few things, it will be ready to roll for the cricket version as well
TO FIX NATIVE TETHER ON B-S VERSIONS
1. Install Script Manager – SManager app from the Play Store.
2. Open the app and grant it root access when prompted.
3. Now, navigate to /system/etc/init.d and tap “tether” script.
4. Click on SU and Boot (Android skull and gear icons, respectively)
5. Click on Run and Save options.
The issue should be fixed now. Reboot and enjoy!
thanks goes to qwerty6532 and LarryBoyG for the fix. now to add that permanently to the ROMs and then they'll be absolutely stable enough for me to be happy and start working on CM11
CM11
I will be building CM11 for the device for both the cricket and boost models. look for the info here as I update it a I need
****edit**** ok so I figured out some of the issue with CM11 not wanting to install apps. I got the internal memory pulling the 1.1 gbs but now I need to symlink the external memory where it goes.
****edit**** so I have figured out what needs to be done...... the kernel for CM11 needs to be built from the ground, up (or one needs to be built that is compatible with it). i'll upload the current one that fixes the memory error (look in downloads).
reserved
so as i have not been actively developing on the phone i will no longer supply updates. all flash files are up to date as of 8 months ago and should be working with out an issue.
again, reserved
same to you...
This would have to be one of the most comprehensive tutorials I have read. 10 out of 10 and kudos. Pity I have a 64 bit device and can't use most of it lol.
Burtrum57 said:
This would have to be one of the most comprehensive tutorials I have read. 10 out of 10 and kudos. Pity I have a 64 bit device and can't use most of it lol.
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if I had a 64-bit version for this device, I would have it out as soon as I could. and thanks
Great job. Off and running now
I'm not sure how to add the tether fix to the ROM. Not really a developer more of a tester.. Wish I could get into developing don't really know where to start lol.
If you need any help testing or working on CM11 for Boost shoot me a PM I'd be glad to help
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Question to you Schizoidd......If I install the new 1.04lean over the previous build, do I still need to flash that update or is is already included in 1.04lean. I already falshed that some time ago when you first put it out, so I'm just not sure if its needed again or not. Thanks bro.
CSP III said:
Question to you Schizoidd......If I install the new 1.04lean over the previous build, do I still need to flash that update or is is already included in 1.04lean. I already falshed that some time ago when you first put it out, so I'm just not sure if its needed again or not. Thanks bro.
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When you flash the new one, wipe the system partition and then use an explorer to remove v4a from the user apps. Which is located in /data/apps and reboot
qwerty6532 said:
I'm not sure how to add the tether fix to the ROM. Not really a developer more of a tester.. Wish I could get into developing don't really know where to start lol.
If you need any help testing or working on CM11 for Boost shoot me a PM I'd be glad to help
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Well it's added to it. It just needs to be activated for now until I can figure out how to add it to automatically start from the first run of the Sprint/boost ROM
schizoidd said:
When you flash the new one, wipe the system partition and then use an explorer to remove v4a from the user apps. Which is located in /data/apps and reboot
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Sorry, not following "wipe the system partition" ???
CSP III said:
Sorry, not following "wipe the system partition" ???
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if you in recovery, go to wipe and then advance wipe and check system. wipe it like u would as if ur doing a factory reset
schizoidd said:
if you in recovery, go to wipe and then advance wipe and check system. wipe it like u would as if ur doing a factory reset
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Yeah, I figured as much. Should have been clearer with my ? Is that before or after I flash the new lean. I though if I did it after, that it would set me back to square one. As in having to start fresh setting everything up again, which I really dont want to have to do. Apologies for my unclearness.
CSP III said:
Yeah, I figured as much. Should have been clearer with my ? Is that before or after I flash the new lean. I though if I did it after, that it would set me back to square one. As in having to start fresh setting everything up again, which I really dont want to have to do. Apologies for my unclearness.
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it'll leave ur data alone, just delete the OS. do not touch internal memory, davlik, data, or cache and ur stuff will be safe. I have done it and my stuff is fine
schizoidd said:
it'll leave ur data alone, just delete the OS. do not touch internal memory, davlik, data, or cache and ur stuff will be safe. I have done it and my stuff is fine
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Right on buddy. I'll take you at your word on it. I've never had to do that before so it naturally made me a little nervous. Not that I couldnt have just restored a backup, but still . Many thanks.
Problems
System UI force closes and power button doesn't turn the screen back on when I flash the latest cricket version.
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for those of you that build the kernels, do you think u can build one that is AOSP and compatible with the device for android 4.4.4?
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we cant really do a "aosp" kernel because of htc's modifications to the board and pins,and they have their own dtb issues...im 99% sure mine works with android 4.4.x because of larry using it in gpe,just repack the ramdisk the zimage and it should be okay
Bobby060 said:
System UI force closes and power button doesn't turn the screen back on when I flash the latest cricket version.
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If you're going from bone stock to this, you need to do a factory data reset. Just make ssure you back up your data and use nandroid manager to pull it data back into the new ROM
Full Tutorial and clean Rom by @demenicis http://www.needrom.com/download/zte-axon-mini-model-b2016-only/
You can search on this thread to find the files for Android 6.0.1
You need to root and install TWRP for flashin Android Marshmallow
I recently bought a ZTE Axon Mini here in Europe. It is a pretty good phone, the only problem is the software part which has some lag and UI problems.
They certainly can be fixed with a custom rom or rooting and doing changes or by ZTE themselves.
Here I will write the problems
1) The touch responsiveness could be more fast and snappy, when scrolling etc.
2) random lag occurs from time to time, Some other lag issues with the background apps closing etc.
3) Notifications sometimes do not show at all even when keeping aps on whitelist (deactivate mi assistant to solve this)
4) Dolby Audio gets deactivated almost every time you use headhones .
5) Marshmallow release anytime soon?
6) the UI is too heavy for the phone, most stock apps have issues
7) You cannot adjust brightness inside camera app on auto mode, the HDR mode is really not good ( too blurry)
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Most of these issues have been fixed on 6.0.1 Rom (search thread)
Summary and further tweaks by @demenicis http://www.needrom.com/download/zte-axon-mini-model-b2016-only/
Edit 1--------------------------------------------------
Root method has been found and works on all axon mini models Android 5.1.1
Credit for finding @orbitz52 and @Heze85
http://www.mgyun.com:81/thread-48100-1-1.html
Just translate the page on Chrome and follow the instructions
For 6.0.1 Marshmallow Root you need to have custom recovery and flash supersu via recovery
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Notification issue has been solved (read pages 1-3)
!!IMPORTANT NEWS!!
Custom recovery for axon mini by @Bormental
TWRP 3.0.2 for ZTE Axon mini unofficial.
It works in all Axon mini mods (B2015 and B2016 with or without "Force Touch".
Installation manual:
1. ROOT device (see the manual in this thread).
2. Download the archive with TWRP.
3. Unzip twrp.img to phone's internal storage.
4. Install any terminal emulator from Google Play and open it.
5. Paste these lines one by one to terminal:
Code:
su
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery of=/sdcard/stock_recovery.img
dd of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery if=/sdcard/twrp.img
6. Keep the file stock_recovery.img in safe place. It is your stock recovery image.
7. Now TWRP is installed. You can run it by holding vol+ and power button when phone is off or just reboot your phone while holding the vol+ button.
HOW TO ENTER RECOVERY WHEN ON BOOTLOOP WITHOUT EMPTYING THE BATTERY by @Crisvendetta
1. Hold volume up and power button the whole time of this procedure until the moment said below
2. Keep holding, the first time the device will be stuck on boot logo for 10 seconds and restart
3.Keep holding until the device is stuck on boot loop for 5-6 seconds before powering down.
4. RELEASE BUTTONS AS SOON AS SCREEN SHUTS DOWN ON THE 5 SECOND BOOT
5.Now Device is shut down
6. You can enter recovery normally by holding power plus volume+
What to do if the phone with android 6.0.1 is suddenly switching off during backup, restore, copying heavy files or installing ROM:
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Install aboot image from 5.1.1
Reboot recovery
Make all needed operations
Return back aboot image from 6.0.1 before rebooting to system
Attention! Android will boot only with proper aboot image installed!
WARNING! Your warranty is now void! Any operation with firmware can break your phone!
Special thanks
1) @Bormental
2) @orbitz52
3) @demenicis
Hi,
I can't confirm 1), actually my device runs smooth. I have the Build Version ZTE B2016 FTV1.0.0B01.0
2) random lags occurs, but rare.
3) it seems that this is an issue by the power saving management, I also have some issues with it. I'm actually testing autostart and whitelisting for background the important apps like messengers.
4) I didn't tested this yet
5) I read something arround February this year.
If you google for root, you can find some work instructions, but OTA will be deactivated. I have not tested it yet, will give the phone a few months and ZTE for the update
Issues
I have a lot of problems with this phone. Sometimes apps doesn't work. Most of the times I can't recive notifications, sometimes is laggy, some options doesn't work or change to it's inicial configuration, force touch is not accurate.... A lot! Please ZTE do something!. BTW, how can I solve the notification problem?!
Thank you so much
Korgan1983 said:
Hi,
I can't confirm 1), actually my device runs smooth. I have the Build Version ZTE B2016 FTV1.0.0B01.0
2) random lags occurs, but rare.
3) it seems that this is an issue by the power saving management, I also have some issues with it. I'm actually testing autostart and whitelisting for background the important apps like messengers.
4) I didn't tested this yet
5) I read something arround February this year.
If you google for root, you can find some work instructions, but OTA will be deactivated. I have not tested it yet, will give the phone a few months and ZTE for the update
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The notification part is the worst until now.
What I would add is that the camera app is unstable. It gets randomly on night mode and could be improved, on the focus and autoexposure part .
Overall the phone is great, it needs to be improved on the software part and I believe it could succeed and give ZTE a even better reputation
Now on the updates, does anyone know when marshmallow will be released for the Axon mini?
Notification
Crisvendetta said:
The notification part is the worst until now.
What I would add is that the camera app is unstable. It gets randomly on night mode and could be improved, on the focus and autoexposure part .
Overall the phone is great, it needs to be improved on the software part and I believe it could succeed and give ZTE a even better reputation
Now on the updates, does anyone know when marshmallow will be released for the Axon mini?
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Yes, the notification part is the worse. It should be solved in the coming days...
ZTE AXON notifications FIX !
Aitex10 said:
Yes, the notification part is the worse. It should be solved in the coming days...
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Ok guys, I have solved the notification issue, it seems ZTE had optimized the system for app cleaning, it even cleaned out some resources whatsapp and other apps such as this need to send notifications. Here is the solution for the ZTE AXON (all series)
1. Go inside settings /Power manager /manage background . Here deselect all the apps that you want to send notifications.
2. settings/power manager/auto start manager . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
3. go inside Mi-assistant /Acceleration/ Whitelist . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications. Otherwise, disable Mi-Assistant from the settings/apps.
It seems the tap to accelerate would remove all resources from these apps, With these changes, every notification will come as usual. CHEERS!!
Crisvendetta said:
Ok guys, I have solved the notification issue, it seems ZTE had optimized the system for app cleaning, it even cleaned out some resources whatsapp and other apps such as this need to send notifications. Here is the solution for the ZTE AXON (all series)
1. Go inside settings /Power manager /manage background . Here deselect all the apps that you want to send notifications.
2. settings/power manager/auto start manager . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
3. go inside Mi-assistant /Acceleration/ Whitelist . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
It seems the tap to accelerate would remove all resources from these apps, With these changes, every notification will come as usual. CHEERS!!
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How come Axon on 5.1.1 doesn't have Power manager or Mi-assisant?
Crisvendetta said:
Ok guys, I have solved the notification issue, it seems ZTE had optimized the system for app cleaning, it even cleaned out some resources whatsapp and other apps such as this need to send notifications. Here is the solution for the ZTE AXON (all series)
1. Go inside settings /Power manager /manage background . Here deselect all the apps that you want to send notifications.
2. settings/power manager/auto start manager . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
3. go inside Mi-assistant /Acceleration/ Whitelist . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
It seems the tap to accelerate would remove all resources from these apps, With these changes, every notification will come as usual. CHEERS!!
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Also remove the accelerator settings inside the mi assistant / software settings
Dooosu said:
How come Axon on 5.1.1 doesn't have Power manager or Mi-assisant?
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I am also on 5.1.1.
Notification works better with enabling autostart and enabling background settings. I have disabled the Accelerator / Mi-Assistant, Android has its own power management.
Hello,
i did not find MI-Assistant, where exctely?
Crisvendetta said:
Also remove the accelerator settings inside the mi assistant / software settings
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Hi,
where can i finf mi Assistant??????
ridowski said:
Hi,
where can i finf mi Assistant??????
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Which version of Axon do you have ?
It seems the ZTE Axon A1R doesn't have mi-assitant or even power manger/ background manager, and it's on 5.1.1
Guess no way to get that without unlocking the bootloader?
Crisvendetta said:
Ok guys, I have solved the notification issue, it seems ZTE had optimized the system for app cleaning, it even cleaned out some resources whatsapp and other apps such as this need to send notifications. Here is the solution for the ZTE AXON (all series)
1. Go inside settings /Power manager /manage background . Here deselect all the apps that you want to send notifications.
2. settings/power manager/auto start manager . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
3. go inside Mi-assistant /Acceleration/ Whitelist . Here select all the apps that you want to send notifications.
It seems the tap to accelerate would remove all resources from these apps, With these changes, every notification will come as usual. CHEERS!!
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Tried this on mine and this made no difference in fact in an attempt to combat the delayed notifications I had done the above and unfortunately in my case made no difference? If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know.
hoppi05 said:
Tried this on mine and this made no difference in fact in an attempt to combat the delayed notifications I had done the above and unfortunately in my case made no difference? If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know.
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Inside mi assistant remove the auto run on startup and then press exit the mi assistant.
This last few days every notification has shown on time, I did a fresh factory reset and the applied all the settings. Don't know if that would help everyone but I am satisfied until now
I didn't do a factory reset and stopped the Mi-Assistant. Notifications work well after that. But don't forget to do Step 1 and 2, that is still neccessary beside of stopping the Assistant.
I was wondering what is the difference between zte b2015 and b2016 models. I have the b2016 but it seems nothing changes with b2015.
My geekbench 3 scores single core 712 multicore 3107
Antutu 38051 .
Korgan1983 said:
I didn't do a factory reset and stopped the Mi-Assistant. Notifications work well after that. But don't forget to do Step 1 and 2, that is still neccessary beside of stopping the Assistant.
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Indeed, disabling Mi-assistant together with the steps mentioned, solves all notification issues
Dooosu said:
How come Axon on 5.1.1 doesn't have Power manager or Mi-assisant?
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What model is that? Sounds like the US version?
Updated version of this ROM: [ROM][TMOBILE][S7_SM-G930T][Oreo 8.0 Rooted][WifiCalling]G930TUVU4CRI2
ROM last updated: 10/30/2018
Introduction:
HUGE thanks to the guys that got this going like root & figuring out hybrid stocks! This ROM is a complete rewrite of my ROM [ROM][TMOBILE][S7_SM-G930T][Oreo Rooted] That ROM doesnt have WifiCalling & I couldn't get it to work for the life of me, so I rewrote it. I started with stock, and slowly stepped back making changes, reinstalling each time, confirming it still worked. About 200 installs later & 1000s of changes, this is the result. Yes, it took a LONG time. Hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to say Thanks so I know it is actually helpful to others, and continue doing this!
Description:
Stock Tmobile Oreo 8.0 modified (G930TUVU4CRF1)
EXTREMELY debloated! Nearly bare minimum, while still retaining hardware functionality. Eg, Samsung Gallery & Camera exist so we get 4k recording, and there aren't errors when we pull up the Gallery to edit, etc. Yes, this means NO Samsung or Android Pay. There could be more apps to debloat but Im out of time for now! (Please provide suggestions if interested)
Everything possible I replace Samsung with Google
Solid ROM. It was actually kind of slow for me, but I'm curious how this works for others.
Xposed is part of the guide, which will give you infinite customization & tweak-ability
If you hate Samsung SW and just want a solid working ROM with very few install options to get you up and running this is for you.
This will delete all of your data on the phone! (Not external SD card) This is the only way so don't ask. Backup your data!
Features:
Tmobile Wifi Calling works, along with Visual Voicemail & Mobile Hotspot
Many Aroma Installer app options
(Optional) KevinsFavorites option in Aroma. I'm not sure I'd recommend it due to my tastes. If you're looking for some good common apps tho, it includes: Amazon, AmazonMusic, AquaMail, Gmail, GoogleDrive, GoogleKeep, GooglePhoto, Hangouts, IFTTT, Pandora, RootBrowserClassic, TitaniumBackup, Uber, & Wink (If you install these and want to remove them later, use TitaniumBackup (or similiar) to uninstall
Root Features: See Downloads->Recommended Root Zip & say Thanks!
Debloated
De-Knoxed
Decrypted /data/ partition
OTAs disabled
Speed & Build Prop Tweaks
Dual speaker
Ruthless Launcher
Apps
AdAway
AOD Clock Face Themes
CPUSpy
DisableService
Kernel Adiutor
Samsung Video Editor and Trimmer
Xposed
Many more...
Download Links:
Base.7z & Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v3.#.#.zip
Installation:
This will delete all of your data! If you continue, you acknowledge that the Author is NOT responsible for anything that happens to your phone!
Summary (for Pros)
Flash Oreo stock
Root
Flashfire
Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v3.1.##, Auto-mount, Mount /system read/write Option
Go through Aroma setup. When finished, it should boot to Recovery (if not do this). Do a "Wipe data/factory reset"->Reboot
Detailed Steps
Install Stock Oreo:
Download mode & Setup
Make sure you have latest device drivers setup on your PC
Enable USB Debugging on phone in Developer Settings
Boot phone into Download Mode:
Turn off your device
Press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power button
When you see the warning screen, release buttons & press Vol UP. Phone should say "Downloading..."
Download and unzip Base.7z to PC (This contains stock Oreo, ODIN, & root)
ODIN
Open ODIN on PC (\Base\Odin_313.exe)
Connect USB from PC to phone. ID:COM in Odin should turn Blue with a COM port
Select AP, BL, CP and CSC files from the \Oreo_Stock\Base\ folder for corresponding files
Select HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit
Select Start
Finished: Phone will reboot & show Carrier screen for 3-5mins. Wait until Setup screen & go through quickly (bare minimum) since you'll wipe it again. Once in Android, go to Settings->Display->Screen resolution->WQHD->Apply
Root Instructions: (+Flashfire, SuperSU)
Reboot phone into Download mode
Odin
AP: Select \Base\Root\AP_SM_G930_OREO_ENG_BOOT.tar
Start-> Wait for phone to boot to Android OS
Root
Double-click \Base\Root\cmd-here.exe & Type: root.bat [enter]
Option: 1 (Install Root No tweaks) (Or pick whatever you want)
*Note: With this system root, do not update su binary. Disable notifications for SuperSU app. Don't flash any superuser zips in recovery that are not made by jrkruse
Install Custom Hybrid ROM & Xposed
Download & copy Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v##.zip to phone
Flashfire
Open Flashfire on phone
Red + symbol->Flash Zip or OTA->Oreo_Kevin71246Modded_v#, Auto-mount, Mount /system read/write Option->Check mark
Click Lighting bolt at bottom-> OK
Phone will reboot to Aroma. Go through setup. (See above for what's in KevinsFavorites)
When finished, allow Aroma to exit.
It should reboot into Recovery (If not, do this: immediately hold Vol-Up btn+Home btn until you see recovery on screen. If you missed it, try again: hold Vol-Down+Pwr btn ~10sec until phone restarts & immediately hold Vol-Up btn+Home btn until you see recovery on screen.)
In recovery: Factory Reset->Yes->Restart phone
*Wait 5-10min on loading screens
Go thru Android setup. Ignore "Xposed Installer has stopped" error
Followup-Steps:
Set Dialer: Phone Settings->Apps->Menu->Default Apps->Calling App->Select Phone
Recommendations:
Xposed
Setup Xposed: Xposed Installer app:Install framework option & restart phone
Xposed Installer app: Settings button (3 lines)->Download->Search "GravityBox [O]"->Click it->Versions tab->Download->Install->Back arrow (upper left)->Settings->Modules->Check box next to GravityBox [O]->Restart phone
GravityBox [O] Tweaks: (Open GravityBox app)
Battery indicator: Statusbar tweaks->Battery settings->Turn on Master switch->Battery indicatory style: None->Battery percent text...->Back
Clock: Statusbar tweaks->Clock settings->Turn on Master switch->Center clock...
Firefds Kit [O] Tweaks: (Install same way as Gravity box)
This is a supplement to Gravitybox. Things of note: Advanced power menu, call recording, & disable bluetooth toggle popup, etc
Known Issues:
Visual Voicemail may fail to register, but restart phone and give it a few hours. It works eventually.
RCS (Rich Communication Services/AdvancedMessages/Chat) texts don't show up in Android Messages & Textra, etc apps (This is an issue on stock as well!!)
Fix: (Use Samsung Messages)
How to Install Samsung Messages via ADB (Easiest way though is just reinstall!):
Download Messaging_SEP81.zip, unzip, & manually copy apk to phone via usb/Windows My Computer
adb shell (Get into shell to run beow commands)
su (Run as root)
mount -o rw,remount /system (Mount system read/write since default it read-only)
chmod 755 /system/priv-app/Messaging_SEP81 (Set permissions on folder)
chmod -R 644 /system/priv-app/Messaging_SEP81 (Set permissions on apk file)
ls -l /system/priv-app/Messaging_SEP81 (Check permissions - Should be: -rw-r--r-- 1 root root - not sure what 1 & 2 is)
ls -l /system/priv-app | grep "Messaging" (Check permissions - Should be: drwxr-xr-x 2 root root)
reboot (Reboot device)
Changelog:
Version 3.1.32: First stable build
Ver 3.1.36:
-Disabled encryption on /data/ partition to resolve "Bluetooth paired devices deleted after reboot" issue & so mods play nicer with ROM
-Fixed "Device not supported" error on Google Phone app
Ver 3.1.37:
-Added most of the apps I replaced or added as options in Aroma Installer now
Credits:
- @jrkruse & @klabit87 for Root
- @partcyborg for helping jrkruse
- @jrkruse for his similar ROMs as guides & help
- @Lanc-City for assistance in ROM modding
- @gustco for eng boot.img
- @Raymonf for modified odin
- @amarullz for Aroma Installer
- @Chainfire for FlashFire & SuperSU
- @rovo89 for Xposed
- @JaeKar99 for the cool & colorful boot animation
- @mrRobinson for AdAway ADAway.org
- Brandon Valosek for CPUSpy
- WangQi for DisableService
- Willi Ye for Kernel Adiutor
- @shubby for Ruthless Launcher
- @Craz Basics for Dual Speaker Mod
...
- Please PM me if you were forgotten!
Some screenies:
Saved2
Saved3
Well nice job!
jrkruse said:
Well nice job!
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...but your'e the best! (You & I both know I couldnt have done it without all your other work!)
Once I FINALLY got WifiCalling to work, I thought... Imagine ALL the S7 XDA members out there with crappy Tmobile signal across Rural America that could TOTALLY use Wifi Calling!!! Haha, but seriously!! & that thought was the birth of this thread
kevin71246 said:
...but your'e the best! (You & I both know I couldnt have done it without all your other work!)
Once I FINALLY got WifiCalling to work, I thought... Imagine ALL the S7 XDA members out there with crappy Tmobile signal across Rural America that could TOTALLY use Wifi Calling!!! Haha, but seriously!! & that thought was the birth of this thread
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Is this Ufirm firmware?
jrkruse said:
Is this Ufirm firmware?
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I have so many FW packages on my PC at this point, from so many places that I used while trying to get this to work, but I think it might be a package from one of your threads(?) Since I'm not exactly sure what you're asking regarding "Ufirm FW", I'll elaborate hoping that answers your question. (Tho I'm thinking you mean the U variation/unlocked. So based on these stock files below I guess the answer is no.) If you're question is really, "is it possible to get tmobile wifi calling to work on a U model #", then I'd have to really think about that. But at this point I don't have an answer. I can tell you a million dependencies about it tho! (I seriously have hundreds of revisions I made while testing, & notes. The symbolic & meta links in Aroma initially broke it, as I found out after a week or so of testing - wish I knew a bit more about them, and why they're all there, then I'd know what was wrong about them...)
High-level process:
1)Flash Base/Stock/Oreo Rom:
- AP_G930TUVU4CRF1.tar
- BL_G930TUVU4CRF1.tar
- CP_G930TUVU4CRF1.tar
- CSC_TMB_G930TTMB4CRF1.tar
- HEROQLTE_USA_VZW.pit
2)Root with your method
3)Flash Xposed framework & my ROM (it's a "start with stock then remove what we don't want" type of Aroma/Edify script)
jrkruse said:
Is this Ufirm firmware?
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BTW, any idea how to prevent the "verification failed" error I mention in the OP steps, after flashing Xposed framework? I tried flashing dm-noverity but no luck. At least my guide covers it at this point tho... Thanks again
kevin71246 said:
BTW, any idea how to prevent the "verification failed" error I mention in the OP steps, after flashing Xposed framework? I tried flashing dm-noverity but no luck. At least my guide covers it at this point tho... Thanks again
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If you choose the keep safestrap option during root the it will flash the system/vendor/etc/ fstab.qcom that totally removes data encryption but when that fstab.qcom is flashed it also requires a data wipe for phone to boot then when you install xposed you won’t see that error but either way you end up wiping data so your choice
Sent using some kind of device I modified
It works perfectly!!
I have not had any problems so far, here I leave you for the link to download and try those who are interested in VIPER4ANDROID: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1572ORe6TOrsRBuxWWBChH-WMnxkvcUjH/view?usp=drivesdk
You just have to flash it with Flashfire, but if you do not pull them, let me know Thank you very much !!! Kevin for the effort!
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I have not had any problems so far, here I leave you for the link to download and try those who are interested in VIPER4ANDROID: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1572ORe6TOrsRBuxWWBChH-WMnxkvcUjH/view?usp=drivesdk
You just have to flash it with Flashfire, but if you do not pull them, let me know Thank you very much !!! Kevin for the effort!
First, I want to thank you so much kevin71246. I tried your previous version as I was sick and tired of how sluggish my phone felt after the last two T-Mobile OTA updates. So far the experience on the phone has been great but I wanted to post about an issue I had with that version to see if anyone else has come across it or can figure out what is going on. The reason I am making this a reply in this thread instead of your other is because I will be flashing this update shortly but I want to get the ball rolling on the issue first.
I went through the whole process, installing the minimum with Google Apps, though I did restore everything previously installed once I log in with my Goggle Account. I am unsure if this contributed to the problem but I will not be restoring apps on the next try. It seems no matter what process I attempt to connect my Ticwatch E to my S7 the Wear OS app will not recognize it which causes the watch to get stuck in the setup phase, making it useless. This was after multiple and different connection attempts, resets, reboots and factory (watch only) restores. The watch will show up under bluetooth and create the initial connection but it will not stay connected. Anyone have any idea? Is this ROM missing something?
Edit: Mid way through the install, I wanted to note that I checked for the issue after doing the "Install Stock Oreo" but before Root and everything worked as it should. Wear OS sees the watch instantly and Bluetooth connects fine.
Edit: So I am a day into using the ROM and I am still having issues. While it will connect and work perfectly fine now, when ever I do a reboot of the phone the watch no longer connects. I will just get constant Bluetooth Connection Requests, every single time the watch tries to get data, and it never actually connects. To fix this I need to do a complete reset of the watch and do the whole setup process again. As you can imagine this is no good, expecting to wipe my watch every time my phone reboots makes it still almost useless.
charredchar said:
First, I want to thank you so much kevin71246. I tried your previous version as I was sick and tired of how sluggish my phone felt after the last two T-Mobile OTA updates. So far the experience on the phone has been great but I wanted to post about an issue I had with that version to see if anyone else has come across it or can figure out what is going on. The reason I am making this a reply in this thread instead of your other is because I will be flashing this update shortly but I want to get the ball rolling on the issue first.
I went through the whole process, installing the minimum with Google Apps, though I did restore everything previously installed once I log in with my Goggle Account. I am unsure if this contributed to the problem but I will not be restoring apps on the next try. It seems no matter what process I attempt to connect my Ticwatch E to my S7 the Wear OS app will not recognize it which causes the watch to get stuck in the setup phase, making it useless. This was after multiple and different connection attempts, resets, reboots and factory (watch only) restores. The watch will show up under bluetooth and create the initial connection but it will not stay connected. Anyone have any idea? Is this ROM missing something?
Edit: Mid way through the install, I wanted to note that I checked for the issue after doing the "Install Stock Oreo" but before Root and everything worked as it should. Wear OS sees the watch instantly and Bluetooth connects fine.
Edit: So I am a day into using the ROM and I am still having issues. While it will connect and work perfectly fine now, when ever I do a reboot of the phone the watch no longer connects. I will just get constant Bluetooth Connection Requests, every single time the watch tries to get data, and it never actually connects. To fix this I need to do a complete reset of the watch and do the whole setup process again. As you can imagine this is no good, expecting to wipe my watch every time my phone reboots makes it still almost useless.
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I believe I know what the issue is, I'm testing a fix (for THIS ROM) as we speak. Stay tuned. Maybe tomorrow if I have time and it works I'll update the OP. BTW, this ROM and my other ROM are TOTALLY different. Thanks for the feedback!
FranMLG said:
I have not had any problems so far, here I leave you for the link to download and try those who are interested in VIPER4ANDROID: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1572ORe6TOrsRBuxWWBChH-WMnxkvcUjH/view?usp=drivesdk
You just have to flash it with Flashfire, but if you do not pull them, let me know Thank you very much !!! Kevin for the effort!
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What do you mean by this? "but if you do not pull them, let me know"
And tell me more about Viper4Android, and if it works solid for you on this ROM...then I'll consider adding it. Thanks!
New version, see change log in OP for details.
Yeah i.a give this a shot in a little. Do I need to root phone or can I just flash through Odin. Sorry not used to this locked bootloader crap..... s8crj1 are the last 6 digits of the software I'm on. I did receive the latest update will this effect me installing this. Sorry as I said not used to this locked bootloader crap.
jrkruse said:
If you choose the keep safestrap option during root the it will flash the system/vendor/etc/ fstab.qcom that totally removes data encryption but when that fstab.qcom is flashed it also requires a data wipe for phone to boot then when you install xposed you won’t see that error but either way you end up wiping data so your choice
Sent using some kind of device I modified
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Hi, why you have to flash this - HEROQLTE_USA_VZW.pit on 930t, is it ROM specified? if I do and don't then what are pro and cons?
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josh2020glacier said:
Yeah i.a give this a shot in a little. Do I need to root phone or can I just flash through Odin. Sorry not used to this locked bootloader crap..... s8crj1 are the last 6 digits of the software I'm on. I did receive the latest update will this effect me installing this. Sorry as I said not used to this locked bootloader crap.
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since bootloader is locked you can't use TWRP so you have to use Flashfire to install this ROM, as you know flashfire required root so you have to setup the base per OP and then root the base then install the ROM and then root it again, read the first page I don't think you will get a instructions more detailed then his
Okay so I just realised I was posting comments on the old thread, my bad. Coming back to the question, can the boot animation be changed? I've messed with the qmg files in an attempt to replace the weird, nauseating rainbow animation but even after overwriting the latter, it persists. Looking forward to a reply kek
Alkan3 said:
Okay so I just realised I was posting comments on the old thread, my bad. Coming back to the question, can the boot animation be changed? I've messed with the qmg files in an attempt to replace the weird, nauseating rainbow animation but even after overwriting the latter, it persists. Looking forward to a reply kek
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Nauseating rainbow? LOL. Sorry. This is much more of a general question though, that wouldn't exactly pertain to this ROM specifically. And given I don't have an answer, I'd try searching BootAnimation How-Tos to get this customized. The ONLY thing I did regarding this was replaced the existing files with the rainbow ones. That's it. Apologies in advance.
Just discovered an issue: RCS (Rich Communication Services / Chat) texts don't show up in Android Messages app. See "Known Issues" in OP for a solution. BTW I posted a new ROM version a few days back that allows many choices in Aroma Installer. Make sure to pick Samsung Messages (instead of Google), so you get RCS chat text messages!
Warning: Don't install an older OS on top of a newer one, you may have a very high chance of bricking your phone. If you are ready to take risk of bricking for the sake downgrading / requirement or already bricked, then only attempt the following . you need an autoloader & build version exactly matching to your phone.
I have downgraded successfully from Build ABP244 (Android 8.1.0) to AAX862 ( Android 7.1.1)
Caution: Blackberry/Google may introduce any constraints against downgrade through future OTA updates to strengthen the security etc.
My Phone Details:
BlackBerry, Keyone, Special Edition, Dual Sim, India.
PRD: PRD-63764-001 (Group: KEYone BBB100-7)
OS Build: ABP244 (Android 8.1.0)
[Upgrade history from ABB216 (android 7.1.1) to ABG076 (Android 8.1.0 ) ….to…to ABP244(Android 8.1.0 )]
1. I have checked phone PRD, by typing the following code into the phone dialer:
*#2886#
Clicked on "MANU"
Clicked on "Traceability"
There you can see phone's manufacturer no: Mine is PRD-63764-007 (for example) (photo#1 in attachment)
Exited from the menu click "PASS"
Then again clicked "PASS"
At the end of the menu clicked "exit"
2. compared with PRDs master at https://tclota.birth-online.de/ and download suitable Autoloader (ROM and its flasher)
3. AAX862 (it is written as AAX863 but actually AAX862) which is suitable to above PRD No is downloaded from
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657599708
Topic: https://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-keyone-f445/blackberry-keyone-autoloaders-1108372/
4. Removed passwords /patterns / finger prints from screen lock (settings>security>screen lock>select none), Removed google account [ settings>Users & Accounts (or Accounts in case of android 7.1.1 ) >googel>options>Remove, remove google]
[removed find my device at device administrator , find from Google Account (settings> google> google account >options (3 horizontal line at rhs bottom)>manage devices>black berry keyone>remove>remove- i have done but this may not be needed]
Theory: On BlackBerry devices powered by Android, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is enabled by default to reduce the value of a stolen device. This feature prevents the use of a BlackBerry device powered by Android unless authorized by the known user.
Once you sign in with a Google account, FRP is enabled. Once enabled, only users who have reset their device via Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset may proceed through the setup wizard without being prompted to enter the Google login information that was previously used on the device before resetting. This form of reset is the only reset flow that is considered trusted.)
[I have reset the device from Android (I have done, but this may not be needed]
[Enabled Developer options and usb debugging was made on (I have done, but this may not be needed)]
5. Rebooted to fastboot mode by switching off >pressed and held volume down button and simultaneously , pressed power button till the phone restarts , then released volume down, once fastboot loads
[>select fastboot by pressing volume button , I have done, but this may not be needed (no further power button press)]
(photo#2 in attachment)
6. Installed BlackBerry-USBDrivers-5.0.0.2 downloaded from the link below for windows and restarted the windows.
Downloaded from https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=4EE0932F46276313B51570F46266A608
7. Connected it to Windows PC through USB port (Windows device manager photo#3 in attachment)
8. Extracted AAX862Universal.7z with 7z
9. Browsed to the above extracted folder, double clicked on file flashall.bat to run batch file (other option available is flashallnowipe.bat ).
10. Entered y in response to question …….. to continue (y/n), (photo#4 in attachment)
it immediately rebooted to fastboot again (photo#5 in attachment) but the process was going smooth.
Process successfully completed (photo#6 in attachment) and phone is rebooted to OS in Auto
Sometimes, the phone can get stuck when booting for the first time. If this happens to you, make sure you've waited long enough, and then just hold the power button down to force a reboot.
It needs simcard or internet to reach user interface.
Caution:
When Autoloader build no AAY819 (common/universal to many PRDs but not all) downloaded from https://mega.nz/#!wVxBxYZA!BahovAZA_...M5Ic_QkJigS3LI and flashed, flashing is successful but when is updated from App Drawer >updates…22 mb downloaded , install started , rebooted and installed to 100% but message appeared that “ This is embarrassing, the update failed, try to install again later, your phone will reboot after 120 sec…. Error code 3305” , It reboots and build no shows as ABB216 but 2nd Sim is not working.
Reflashed with Build No AAX862, both sims and other hardware are working normal , Further when update option is used it is getting updated to ABB216 without any error again both sims and other hardware are working normal .
Stop updates
(this facility not available in Oreo)
Pre requisite : disconnect phone from Internet (Put off Wifi and mobile data)
1). App drawer>Updates>Options(3 vertical dots)>settings>system> check for updates –Off (=never), Automatically download – off (=ask to download)
2). App drawer>Updates>Options(3 vertical dots)>settings>System applications > Automatically update –off (=never), new app notifications –off
If system update already started or pre -requisite is forgot: Go to Settings>Apps>Updates>Storage>clear data , now repeat step 1 & 2
Advantages:
1) The feel, the look , the smoothness , the speed , low in bugs of the build ABB216. It is excellent
2) “True phone dialer & contacts” app has all most all the features, you ask it has already has, like blue mark for outgoing calls, green for incoming, saffron for canceled, red for missed call as history (it cannot work properly with Oreo latest due to restriction on call log, restrictions increased in ascending order from Build ABG076 to ABJ879 to ABM376 to ABP244 ). Never hangs while calling (OS).It has contact share through SMS with pleasant interface, excellent dual sim management etc.
3) SMS Organizer by Microsoft also appears to be facing restrictions with Android 8.1.1 , hence it will be working excellently.
4) Rear camera (of Build ABB216)a lot nearer to true to actual ( than Oreo Build ABG076)
5) Light Manager works flawless with very low power consumption for customization of notification LED as keyone has no built in facility to customize.
Disadvantages:
1) less secured than Oreo,
2) 7.1.1 Camera not far better than improved camera by build ABP244.
3) Oreo has configurable alarms but same is achieved in Nougat with updating of Time App
4) Oreo has PIP useful e.g. for maps
5) Google playstore installs regular patches without our control making older android slow
6) call history symbols are rarely used and minor , further they can be seen at stock phone (the issue still exist with Oreo compatible TruePhone v1.78) advantage 2 may be considered almost nullified
7) file Explorer scrolling goes back if some shaking taking place.
8) Download is interrupted few times from playstore even when Download from mobile data
9) usb data transfer is slow
10) all features of Silence premium do not disturb app are not working ( my favourite profiles app ) like whitelist and repeat calls will enable ring, interruptions to silence mode (app is defective up to v 2.15f ) but they have created v2.17 which works as designed but does not install on nougat.
11) Light flow can be installed in place of Light Manager on Oreo , hence advantage 5 nullified
However I am happy with downgrade and will maintain as long as possible or till I get apps to get the nougat like flexibility and user experience as per above mentioned facts at advantages.
Thanks to the respective contributors& community. This is only experience sharing , no credit or responsibility.
As the time progressed, disadvantages increased and advantages reduced . I have re-upgraded please on 22.12.19 especially due to functional requirement of Silence Premium as mentioned above and no equivalent is available.
@knreddy, good work, please do you know if this exact firmware will work on the sprint variant of the keyone?