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Hello everyone! In this thread you will find small review and tips related to the Thl 5000 smartphone.
ThL 5000 Smartphone Highlight:
- 5.0 inch screen, 1920 x 1080 pixel display
- Support 3G network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
- MTK6592, Cortex-A7 Octa core,2.0GHz
- 13MP back camera + 5MP front camera
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Android 4.4
ThL 5000 Smartphone Basic Parameter Information
Model: ThL 5000
Band: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Service Provide: Unlocked
Color: Black
Shell Material: Plastic
OS: Android 4.4
CPU: MTK6592, Cortex A7 octa core, 2.0GHz
GPU: Mali-450 MP4
ROM: 16GB
RAM: 2GB
Display Size: 5.0 Inch
Type: IPS, capacitive touch screen, Corning III gorilla glass, OGS technology
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Color: 16000K Colors
Camera/Picture Resolution: Dual Cameras,5.0MP front camera, 13.0MP back camera with flashlight and auto focus, support full screen caputuring
ThL 5000 Smartphone Basic Function
Ringtones Type: Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format: MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format: 3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format: JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format: TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
FM Radio: Yes, earphone needed
Earphone Port: 3.5mm
Data Transfer & Connectivity
Data transfer: USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet: WAP/WiFi
Phonebook: 500
Message: SMS/MMS
Input: Handwrite/Keypad
TV: No
GPS: Yes, built in
JAVA: No
WIFI: Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Yes
Gravity Sensor: Yes
Multi-Touch: Yes, 5 point touch
Language: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Mealyu, Cestina, Deutsch,Espanol, Filipino, Francais, Khmer, Italiano, Magyar, Nederalands, Portuguese, Romana,Vietnamese, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Thai, Korean,Simplified/Traditional Chinese
Other Feature: 3G, WIFI, GPS, FM, Bluetooth, Ebook, Email, Messaging, wallpapers,calendar, calculator, clock, camera, tethering & portable hotspot, NFC, OTG, Play Store, etc
ThL 5000 Smartphone size: 144.2 x 70.4 x 8.9mm
ThL 5000 Smartphone Weight: 146g
ROOT:http://www.thlmobilestore.com/news/thl-mobile-phone-root-method/
After you root your phone you can install supersu from playstore and you ready.
You can also root it with the installation of twrp.
RECOVERY:http://www.needrom.com/mobile/recovery-twrp-2-7-1-0-kk-for-thl-5000/
Download from playstore and use MobileUncle to flash recovery, place .img file into root of your memory.
you have to have the twrp-2-7-1-0-kk-for-thl-5000 recovery.img file of your phone before you flash it put them in your sd card
Instruction :-
1 first root your phone
2 install mobile uncle tool.apk
3 open mobile uncle tool
4 select flash recovery then select the twrp-2-7-1-0-kk-for-thl-5000 recovery
5 then reboot your done with flashing recovery
Another way to install the twrp is with the flashtool, download it from needrom also download the factory rom from needrom, run the flash tool program locate the scatter file in the factory rom then go to recovery and locate the twrp file uncheck all the files except the recovery file ,then change to download only and press download, this procedure must be done without the phone connected, after you press the download button switch off your phone then keep pressing the red reset button behind the first sim slot insert the usb cable and then release the reset button the procedure should start if the procedure don’t start it means that you’re missing the preloaded drivers of mtk.
With this way you can also installed a factory rom.
Tips:Xposed Framework and Gravity box after the latest update v3.4.0 are working perfect.
For Titanium Backup and Mobileuncle to make it work,change the supersu,install this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser
if you want you can download the zip file and install it from twrp.
Factory roms:
http://www.needrom.com/download/thl-5000-16p128-mt6592t/
The latest version v1.0.8 can be update only from flash tool,fixed status bar lag,very fast more free ram,and wifi show connected but no internet access fixed.
Some pictures and info about the phone.
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Great device
HHow about battery life and screen on time?
Yes excellent device, I have received the phone yesterday and I was trying to root it and installed the recovery so I don't have screenshots of the battery yet, one is thing is that the phone was at 4% the previous day and it last about 2 hours of 3/4 of use before it shut down.
aymnga said:
Great device
HHow about battery life and screen on time?
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this phone is almost perfect! sucks there is not a 900/2100 3g unit
i'm predicting 10 hours screen on time
Thank you for this post, I'm considering this for my next phone and I was wandering about rom customization. The original rom is good?
I don't know this brand, I'm wondering if it is compatible with cyanogenmod or miui, do you know?
saken.sf said:
Thank you for this post, I'm considering this for my next phone and I was wandering about rom customization. The original rom is good?
I don't know this brand, I'm wondering if it is compatible with cyanogenmod or miui, do you know?
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Compatible with MIUI, it is easily ported throughout all mtk6592 devices. Not cyanogenmod though
It seems that the major drawback for development is mediatek not releasing the source codes, but they seem to be trying to change, they opened the mediatek labs to give support to developers. Don't know how this will work though... I hope they finally release the source codes soon.
Edit: I've seen a video stating this phone has an amprius battery, it's a company that is supposed to be making major breakthroughs in battery development... anyone knows how to confirm this?
saken.sf said:
this phone has an amprius battery,
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This phone has a 4.35v 5000mAh 19.00Wh Silicon Anode Lithium-polymer (Li-po) Battery.
Amprius (Brand) is Lithium-ion (Li-ion) .... (Google it) ... http://www.amprius.com/
I'm leaving mine alone until the warranty runs out....Might root it though.
I'm just put in 'Next Launcher Pro' and using that rather than the MiUi.
The original rom is actual pure android with some themes,if you install the xposed framework and gravity box you can edit the rom as cyanogenmod,about miui sure,cyanogenmod i do not think so.
saken.sf said:
Thank you for this post, I'm considering this for my next phone and I was wandering about rom customization. The original rom is good?
I don't know this brand, I'm wondering if it is compatible with cyanogenmod or miui, do you know?
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Im unable to root this phone
I have try this guide and also vroot and root genius
Someone wad able to root it and in which way?
Thank you
I had root my phone with the tool that I had provide in instructions, does the tool recognize the phone? In some point after few minutes it will say thl 5000 and press the green button to proceed and root the phone.
luzer600 said:
Im unable to root this phone
I have try this guide and also vroot and root genius
Someone wad able to root it and in which way?
Thank you
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Yes I try this way and recognize the phone thl 5000 but doesnt work
I have use that on my thl t11 and on it it works but fail for my thl 5000
You can try a different way, just install the rcovery in the link that I have provide follow the instructions there and when you boot into recovery mode and exit it will ask you if you want to root your phone.
luzer600 said:
Yes I try this way and recognize the phone thl 5000 but doesnt work
I have use that on my thl t11 and on it it works but fail for my thl 5000
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I have solved thanks the suggestion of a needrom user
I have made a factory reset then i have used Vroot (Chinese version) and the root works
Make that I install superuser from the play store which automatically replace the Chinese version of superuser
Thanks to everyone for the help
Got 2 of those in the mail
<Sorry if this is a little off-topic>
My first concern was the GPS - so I rooted one of them, installed MT GPS EPO Fix, FasterGPS & GPS Status.
GPS seems to zero in after 2 seconds. I'd like to note that when "sensor filtering" was set to "none" in GPS Status, it would see the satellites but not acquire a fix. With any other option it's ok.
(I didn't test the performances before applying these mods - I'll try it with the other phone later)
MT GPS EPO Fix - h**ps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chxdev.mtgps&hl=en
FasterGPS - h**ps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps&hl=en
GPS Status - h**ps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&hl=en
Anyone get their fitbit working with this phone
I love my fitbit but its recently not working with this THL 5000 although its supposed to support BT LE...
anyone know how to fix this?
Ok somehow I managed to bootloop the device. Can anyone help me to get this thing into recovery?
If you keep pressing power and volume up does it boot to recovery mode?
FSN said:
Ok somehow I managed to bootloop the device. Can anyone help me to get this thing into recovery?
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I want to ask some other users of this phone, does anyone notice the lag of the notification bar sometimes it doesn't want to be slide open, is this only on my phone, and also the wifi after a while without using the phone somehow it shows that it's connected to the network but there is not internet and I switched on and then off the wifi and everything is ok, anyone?
Panick_mg said:
If you keep pressing power and volume up does it boot to recovery mode?
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It didn't go to the recovery mode, but I got it to work again with the help of these posts:
XDA-Post
Needrom article
Panick_mg said:
I want to ask some other users of this phone, does anyone notice the lag of the notification bar sometimes it doesn't want to be slide open, is this only on my phone, and also the wifi after a while without using the phone somehow it shows that it's connected to the network but there is not internet and I switched on and then off the wifi and everything is ok, anyone?
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I had the same problem with the network, but it seems to be gone now. I don't know what is was related to
New Cubot S168 Is born! Android 4.4 3G Phablet with 5.0 inch QHD IPS Screen MTK6582 1.3GHz Quad Core 1GB RAM 8GB ROM WiFi GPS OTG Dual Cameras.
Everybody are Welcome!
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MANY THANKS TO OUR MODERATORS !
More attention to the Xda-developers Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=256
Many thanks to "SUPER ADMIN" MR. MIKE
Details
Main Features:
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 8GB
Support Gravity/Light/Proximity Sensing System
FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth/GPS/OTG Function Supported
Come with Magic Scarf Mask Head Scarf for gift
Note: This phone will only work with GSM+WCDMA networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Unlocked for Worldwide use. Please ensure local area network is compatible. click here for Network Frequency of your country. Please check with your carrier/provider before purchasing this item.
Specification:
Basic Information
Brand: CUBOT
Type: Phablet
OS: Android 4.4
CPU: MTK6582
Cores: Quad Core, 1.3GHz, Cortex-A7
GPU: Mali-400 MP
RAM: 1GB RAM
ROM: 8GB
External memory: TF card up to 32GB (not included)
Network
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n wireless internet
Network type: GSM+WCDMA
Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Support 3G : Yes
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Display
Screen type: Capacitive, IPS
Screen size: 5.0 inch
IPS: Yes
Screen resolution: 960 x 540 (QHD)
Camera
Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back)
Back camera: with flash light and AF, 8.0MP
Front camera: 5.0MP
Video recording: Yes
Connectivity
SIM Card Slot: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
TF Card Slot: Yes
Micro USB Slot: Yes
Audio Out Port : Yes (3.5mm audio out port)
Microphone: Supported
Speaker: Supported
Media Formats
Picture format: GIF, BMP, PNG, JPEG
Music format: WAV, AAC, MP3
Video format: 3GP, AVI, MP4
MS Office format: Excel, PPT, Word
E-book format: PDF, TXT
Live wallpaper support: Yes
Games: Android APK
Languages
Languages: English, Bahasa Melayu, Catala, Cestina, Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Filipino, French, Hrvatski, Italiano, Latviesu, Lietuviu, Magyar, Nederlands, Polish, Portuguese, Romana, Slovencina, Suomi, Svenska, Vietnamese, Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Bengali, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Simplified/Traditional Chinese
Additional Features
Additional Features: MP3, Bluetooth, Light Sensing, MP4, Java, Proximity Sensing, 3G, WAP, GPS, Wi-Fi, MMS, Browser, FM, OTG, E-book, Video Call, Gravity Sensing
Package Contents
Cell Phone: 1
Battery: 1 x 2000mAh Battery
Power Adapter: 1
USB Cable: 1
Dimensions
Product size: 145 x 72 x 8.5 mm / 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches
Product weight: 0.16 kg
Package weight: 0.5 kg
Photos Section
In all those Photos are shown the new product and the details of the phone !
Not be considered spam or advertising is shown only to understand the difference of new models and the new details.
Software and Root Section
How to upgrade
Official procedure directly form Cubot Web site
http://www.4shared.com/rar/and16BsYba/5433829264dec.html
Firmware
Download page official link:
http://www.cubot.net/index.php/down/lists/typeid/23.html
Official ROM Cubot S168 Version: V9_CQ_4151C_S168_V02_20141031- KOT49H
www.cubot.net/Public/Uploads/file/545d949a2321f.rar
Root
1)Easy step
Vroot
2) STEP with super su from recovery mode1) Download Supersu 2.16 from xda forum
http://download.chainfire.eu/589/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip
2) download busybox
3) Install Supersu from recovery
4) install Busybox from android S.O
:good:
Utility Section
Flashtool 3.xxxx212
http://www.4shared.com/zip/MvaJ3kCTba/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v313440212.html
Ebr Files Modded to increase primary partition from 0.98gb to 4,00 gb
http://www.4shared.com/rar/Zm2tFKU6ba/S168_EBR-1-4-6GB.html
Recovery mod Cwm 6030 by Ghost45
http://www.4shared.com/rar/xDPJCPYjba/recovery-s168.html
To increase the Primary Partition see the right thread about How to mod the ebr files.
Of Course on OUR XDA-DEVELOPERS Forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455850
Video Section
In all those videos are shown the new product and the details of the phone !
Not be considered spam or advertising is shown only to understand the difference and the details.
First impression is good phone and in comparison with the other quad core.
In the next Week i write one full review of this product to the positive point and negative one!
good very good
see you
Review
This last product from Cubot is very nice in comparison to the economical type of phone,
Good answer in all the typical menu,
Dual good camera 8mp the first and 5mp the secondary,
Good mtk 6582 with 1gb of ram and 4gb rom,
Good screen of 5inch,
micro sd slots,
Good 3d audio effect,
It costs is about 80/100 $ is very cheap for the details!
Dual sim with first slot is wcdma +,
Battery 1900 mah nice to arrive at the end of the day and remain the 20/30 % of power , in normal use.
Updated the first page:good:
Everybody are welcome!
Great, nice writing
Hi , if is possible , an owner of that phone will inform me about the stamina of the battery.
Thanks.
for anyone that interested on the phone you can get it from the advertised store gearbest with coupon S168KC for $79.98 with free shipping with GIFTS an extra screen protector and and a silicon case :fingers-crossed:
Hi, the battery is 1900 mha with normal use is good to arrive at the end of the day normally with 20 /30 % of the power..... See you
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app
New recovery mod cwm 6030
And new Ebr files for primary partition
in first page....of course!
remember to evrybody to respect the rules of the Xda Forum!
Thanks
ghost45 said:
New recovery mod cwm 6030
And new Ebr files for primary partition
in first page....of course!
remember to evrybody to respect the rules of the Xda Forum!
Thanks
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Thank you for all this but I don't understand how to update to the latest firmware , can you help me? I followed these steps
- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe
- Select a the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt in ROM
- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool
- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model
–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.
- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "
- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.
but nothing happens
evilalien said:
Thank you for all this but I don't understand how to update to the latest firmware , can you help me? I followed these steps
- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe
- Select a the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt in ROM
- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool
- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model
–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.
- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "
- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.
but nothing happens
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The procedure is this:
1)Download the firmware and unzip in one folder....
2) turn off the phone....
3) run flashtool and select scatter file from the firmware folder
4) in flashtool app... make firmware upgrade button if you want to flash all the firmware or download only if you want to flash only one file or a part of firmware... Like the two ebr files to increase the memory in primary partition
5)only now connect the usb cable to the phone
6) now the procedure will start... .. And you probably see the bars start.
Remember that if first you didn't have installed the drivers to recognize the phone you will hear only one o two beep that means that the phone is connected with usb cable but you will not able to flash it
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ghost45 said:
The procedure is this:
1)Download the firmware and unzip in one folder....
2) turn off the phone....
3) run flashtool and select scatter file from the firmware folder
4) in flashtool app... make firmware upgrade button if you want to flash all the firmware or download only if you want to flash only one file or a part of firmware... Like the two ebr files to increase the memory in primary partition
5)only now connect the usb cable to the phone
6) now the procedure will start... .. And you probably see the bars start.
Remember that if first you didn't have installed the drivers to recognize the phone you will hear only one o two beep that means that the phone is connected with usb cable but you will not able to flash it
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Thank you couldn't flash it cause it needed the battery inside from the beginning
Has anyone rooted this phone successfully?
The shop where I bought it from replied to the same question that it isn't safe yet so they didn't rooted before shipping.
Sure... The procedure to obtain the right root is described in first page
:thumbup:
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I guess the first option for rooting this phone (using vroot) should be removed.
I downloaded from developer's site the "apk" file and the antivirus found a threat (I ve attached a screenshot) !
Then, I googled about the vroot application (as I ve never used it before nor heard of it) and I got results that vroot Windows application is concerned to be malware, even though a lot of people has already used it for rooting their phones .
Dunno, I ll just pass the vroot option. I ll post at a later time if I ever root this phone following the second option.
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Network Technology
GSM / HSPA
Launch Announced 2015, January
Status Available. Released 2015, February
Body Dimensions 136.5 x 67 x 10.9 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.43 in)
Weight 150 g (5.29 oz)
SIM Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.5 inches (~61.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 854 pixels (~218 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes, up to 5 fingers
Protection Oleophobic coating
Platform OS Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Intel Atom Z2520
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB
Internal 8 GB, 1 GB RAM
Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Yes
Video Yes
Secondary VGA
Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB v2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- MP4/H.264 player
- Document viewer
- Photo/video editor
Battery Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Stand-by
Talk time
Misc Colors Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Firmwares
Firmwares
Version WW 4.11.40.88
LINK - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZC451CG/UL-ASUS_Z007-WW-4.11.40.88-user.zip
ASUS USB Drivers
ASUS USB Drivers
LINK - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/A500CG/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20140325.zip
Source Codes
Source Codes
Version V4.11.40.79
LINK - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZC451CG/kernel_4_11_40_79.zip
Version V4_11_40_74
LINK - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZC451CG/ZenfoneC_kernel_V4_11_40_74.zip
How to Install
How to install the firmware?
I've found this guide, but dont know if it works:
http://en.zenfoneasus.com/zenfone-recovering-returning-stock-rom-downgrade-clean-update-guide/
if anyone can try it, will be grateful.
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Also, I got mine yesterday, but cant change the language, it is on taiwanesse I think. When selecting english at first setup of phone, it waits a little, but does not change to english. Cant advance, I dont understand taiwanesse. Other languages dont work, spanish, my first language, does not work either.
CWM Recovery for Asus Zenfone C
Can anyone give a link where i can download custom recovery for asus zenfone c...... plz need your help
Thanks in advance
mn859611 said:
Can anyone give a link where i can download custom recovery for asus zenfone c...... plz need your help
Thanks in advance
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I don't think it has been made yet.
kkdevta said:
I don't think it has been made yet.
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is it compatible with cwm for zenfone 4? has anyone tried? geez not much information about this device for cwm, rom, and stuff
imei and baseband unknown after update system !
how to fix this problem ?help me please.........!
CWM Philz Touch
How to flash
1.Download zenfone 4 cwm philz touch apk (i can't put url cuz im new,just go google it)
2. Don't install the apk
3. Download and install flashify from playstore.
4. Open flashify
5. Choose flash zip then choose the file ( apk u downloaded )
6. Flash it the normal and just press the "Yup!" Button when prompted without changing any option.
7. Reboot when prompted/just reboot manually
8. Done.
How to boot to cwm
1. In turn off condition/while rebooting (both method worked for me)
2.a.turn off condition
- Turn on your phone
-Rub the screen when asus splash screen until you're in cwm
- You should already in cwm
b.rebooting
-Just rub the screen when asus splashscreen until you're in cwm
-you should already in cwm
NOTE!!!!!
1.DWYOR!!! DONT' BLAME ME FOR YOUR BRICKED OR EXPLODED/BOOTLOOP PHONE!!
2. I took this method from the indonesian guide (sorry can't puturl cuz im new)
3. I hope there will be any awesome developers out there that will make custom rom for this phone.
4.WHY ZENFONE 4 HAS CM12/AOSP WHILE WE HAVE NOTHING?CMON OUR BELOVED DEVELOPERS OUT THERE HELP US MAKE ONE...atleast...
lost imie of zenfone c
I have my zenfone c.. and i just make a factory reset and after boot up i notice that the imei is gone.. sorry for this question since i only use a very slow mobile data conectioni cant do more reserch ... if some one can help me or just gime a kink that would be a big help tnx
Havevu fix ur imei
Any custom rom for our Zenfone C ?
sol78987 said:
How to flash
1.Download zenfone 4 cwm philz touch apk (i can't put url cuz im new,just go google it)
2. Don't install the apk
3. Download and install flashify from playstore.
4. Open flashify
5. Choose flash zip then choose the file ( apk u downloaded )
6. Flash it the normal and just press the "Yup!" Button when prompted without changing any option.
7. Reboot when prompted/just reboot manually
8. Done.
How to boot to cwm
1. In turn off condition/while rebooting (both method worked for me)
2.a.turn off condition
- Turn on your phone
-Rub the screen when asus splash screen until you're in cwm
- You should already in cwm
b.rebooting
-Just rub the screen when asus splashscreen until you're in cwm
-you should already in cwm
NOTE!!!!!
1.DWYOR!!! DONT' BLAME ME FOR YOUR BRICKED OR EXPLODED/BOOTLOOP PHONE!!
2. I took this method from the indonesian guide (sorry can't puturl cuz im new)
3. I hope there will be any awesome developers out there that will make custom rom for this phone.
4.WHY ZENFONE 4 HAS CM12/AOSP WHILE WE HAVE NOTHING?CMON OUR BELOVED DEVELOPERS OUT THERE HELP US MAKE ONE...atleast...
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are you sure it works on zen c? even without unlocking bootloader? any other requirements? like rooted device? or something? have you done making nandroid backup with it?
any concrete way of rooting this phone ?
i am pretty sure it's a very popular phone bt y is there no root method yet :crying:
its already on the net dude, root z007 (ZC451CG)
noobynobita said:
any concrete way of rooting this phone ?
i am pretty sure it's a very popular phone bt y is there no root method yet :crying:
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requirement: (i cant post link here)
googledrive*com/host/0B1V2ppFqDBnCR2VzbzVXRVJOTDA
the steps :
1. Install intel usb driver and ADB drivers on your PC / Computer you.
2. Turn Developer Option and enable USB debugging
3. Connect Asus Zenfone C (4S ZC451CG) to the PC / computer using a USB cable
4. Install Asus PC Link, to ensure that the asus smartphone is connected to a computer, in my case, i just install intel usb and adb driver only
5. extract downloaded tool on your computer.
6. Run CheckBeforeAction.bat (admin mode), then just follow the prompts and Asus Zenfone C 4S ZC451CG will restart.
7. Run the file Root.bat to root on your Asus Zenfone C, done.
hope it will help, and also i ever softbricked my z007 and i manage to recover it, i think i luck.
is there no other way rooting without pc? since i havent pc anyway .. im waiting one click root modes just to be safe as a newbie.. huft??
dyaadin said:
requirement: (i cant post link here)
googledrive*com/host/0B1V2ppFqDBnCR2VzbzVXRVJOTDA
the steps :
1. Install intel usb driver and ADB drivers on your PC / Computer you.
2. Turn Developer Option and enable USB debugging
3. Connect Asus Zenfone C (4S ZC451CG) to the PC / computer using a USB cable
4. Install Asus PC Link, to ensure that the asus smartphone is connected to a computer, in my case, i just install intel usb and adb driver only
5. extract downloaded tool on your computer.
6. Run CheckBeforeAction.bat (admin mode), then just follow the prompts and Asus Zenfone C 4S ZC451CG will restart.
7. Run the file Root.bat to root on your Asus Zenfone C, done.
hope it will help, and also i ever softbricked my z007 and i manage to recover it, i think i luck.
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i follow your instruction,, and its worked well.. but su binary need to update issue,, when i try download su from play store,, it fails,, then i use kinguser,, nothing change but su updated once,, still the su binary is not yet updated,, please help me,,
Alldocube / Cube Free Young X5 T8 Pro 4G Phablet 8.0 inch Android 7.0 MTK8783 3GB Ram 32GB eMMC
Specifications
Main Features:
● Android 7.0
● MTK8783 Octa Core 1.5GHz
Ultra-low-voltage platform and octa-core processor
● Mali-T720 MP3 GPU
● 8.0 inch 10-point Touch Screen with 1920 x 1200 Resolution
● 3GB RAM 32GB ROM
● Dual Cameras for Photos and Face-to-face Chat
13.0MP AF rear-facing camera with flash + 5.0MP front camera
● Network:
2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G: WCDMA 2100MHz, TD-SCDMA 1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100 ( Band 1/3 ), TDD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600MHz ( Band 38/39/40/41 )
Brand: ALLDOCUBE
Type: Phablet
OS: Android 7.0
CPU Brand: MTK
CPU: MTK8783
Core: 1.5GHz,Octa Core
GPU: Mali-T720 MP3
Languages support : Supports multi-language
Storage
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB
Network
Support Network: 2G,3G,4G,WiFi
WIFI: 802.11a/b/g/n
Network type: FDD-LTE,GSM,TD-SCDMA,TDD-LTE,WCDMA
2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G: TD-SCDMA Band 34/39,WCDMA B1 2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100MHz,TD-LTE Band 38/39/40/41
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: 4.0
Display
Screen type: Capacitive (10-Point)
Screen size: 8 inch
Screen resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 283 PPI
Camera
Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back)
Back camera: 13.0MP with flash light and auto focus
Front camera: 5.0MP
Connectivity
SIM Card Slot: Dual SIM, Dual Standby, Micro SIM card slot, Standard SIM card slot
TF card slot: Yes
Micro USB Slot: Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
General
Battery Capacity(mAh): 3.7V / 3800mAh, Li-ion polymer battery
Battery / Run Time (up to): 4 hours video playing time
Material of back cover: All Metal
G-sensor: Supported
Skype: Supported
Youtube: Supported
Speaker: Supported
MIC: Supported
Google Play Store: Supported
Media Formats
Picture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PNG
Music format: AAC,APE,FLAC,MP3,WAV,WMA
Video format: H.263,H.264,MPEG4
Additional Features
Additional Features: 3G, Alarm, Bluetooth, Browser, Calculator, Calendar, FM, GPS, Gravity Sensing System, People, Phone, Wi-Fi
Dimensions
Product size: 21.40 x 12.70 x 0.88 cm / 8.43 x 5 x 0.35 inches
Package size: 24.50 x 18.50 x 5.00 cm / 9.65 x 7.28 x 1.97 inches
Product weight: 0.3380 kg
Package Contents
Tablet PC: 1
USB Cable: 1
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Official Homepage AllDoCube
Reviews
XDA Developers
Freaktab.com
Official Forum member review (chinese)
How to Update (Settings, About tablet, Wireless Update) Current English Stock ROM is X5_V1.0_20170718_20170718-1112
How to Flash Stock ROM (Windows PC)
Install MTK Drivers
Turn off tablet, use flash tool to flash tablet. Select all, then firmware upgrade, then connect turned off tablet to pc, wait to be flashed, disconnect cable, turn on tablet, flashed!
Flash Tool Download
Stock English Rom Mega Download source Chinaphonearena.com
Download Stock Recovery
Download Stock Scatter File
How to Root (Stock ROM X5_V1.0_20170718_20170718-1112)
Backup your data
settings, developer options, enable oem unlocking
adb reboot bootloader or shutdown and then press power + volumne up, select fastboot
fastboot oem unlock
press volume up (yes)
cycle power to reboot, erasing device is normal
Download modified boot.img to your device.
Download and install Magisk Manager latest release
Enable unknown sources
Install Magisk > Install
Patch Boot Image File
Select boot.img
Flashing
Copy patched_boot.img to PC
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
reboot
run magisk manager
Check for Root with Root Checker
Your X5 is rooted!
Thanks to
@SuperR. for SuperR's Kitchen
@topjohnwu for Magisk
@jetfin for Cube Rooting
@Lalla521 for modified boot.img
How to install custom recovery
Download Hovatek TWRP for X5 T8 Pro
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
cycle power
hold power and volumne up
select recovery
leave twrp read only
Thanks to @Hovatek and @x3Non
and thanks to @teamwin for @twrp https://twrp.me/
Benchmarks Antutu 42980
3D 6694
UX 17337
CPU 13924
RAM 5025
3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited 6656
3DMark Sling Shot Extreme 244
Battery Performance 5 Hours Normal Use
Time to Boot 60 seconds
Available space first boot
27.5/32 GB 450MB Used
How to take a screenshot
Press Power + Volume Down at the same time.
Known Issues
Android Overview Button does not always work, auto rotate tablet 90 degrees and it works again.
Loss of Root when using Magisk, reboot to fix.
Invalid IMEI, just reboot
How to enable Split Screen
Open two apps
Tap and hold android menu or overview button, select second app
You can drag the middle point
Apps tested and working
17Track
3DMark
ACR
Adguard
Airbnb
aLogcat
Amazon
Amazon Kindle
Ampere
AndroBench
AnTuTu
Battery Calibration
Buffer
DailyRoads
Deliveroo
Docs
Duo
Droid Info
eBay
Facebook
Facebook messenger
Feedly
Find My Device
Fitbit
Gmail
GPS Test
Greenify
IFTTT
Inbox
Instagram
Kodi
Life360
Linkedin
MacroDroid
Mr. Number
Paypal
Periscope
Root Checker
Root Essentials
Signal
Skype
Snapchat
Speedtest
Stubborn Trojan Killer
Teamviewer Host remote control
Terminal Emmulator
Three inTouch
Twitter
Uber
VLC
Waze
WeChat
Whatsapp
Wifi Analyzer
Apps tested and not working
Android Pay (no NFC)
Barclays Mobile Banking
Updates
12th Sept 2017 I am currently waiting for delivery
25th Oct 2017 Arrived
Development
Bumping an old post to comment that the 4G cellular function of this tablet will not work with any major US cell providers and only Verizon / Virgin / Sprint for 3G. No one in the US supports Bands 1/3 LTE. 3G is CDMA.
2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G: WCDMA 2100MHz, TD-SCDMA 1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100 ( Band 1/3 ), TDD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600MHz ( Band 38/39/40/41 )
problem conection signal simcard
hello, i have a problem with the conection the sim card, because in the icon the signal show me the message "non service" i trie another simcard and does not work either
dr/owned said:
Bumping an old post to comment that the 4G cellular function of this tablet will not work with any major US cell providers and only Verizon / Virgin / Sprint for 3G. No one in the US supports Bands 1/3 LTE. 3G is CDMA.
2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G: WCDMA 2100MHz, TD-SCDMA 1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100 ( Band 1/3 ), TDD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600MHz ( Band 38/39/40/41 )
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Here is a list of USA and Canada frequencies for anyone who wants to try.
robertmario21 said:
hello, i have a problem with the conection the sim card, because in the icon the signal show me the message "non service" i trie another simcard and does not work either
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Please make sure you power off the device before inserting sim cards.
You need to use the correct size sim.
Does your sim definitely work in another phone with the same frequency bands?
Robert what country are you in? What's your network?
rooting phone
uncleabubear said:
Development
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can anyone help with this question, if I root the phone can I change the bands to USA band 2 and 4?
Hello this root method is working well ?
Yes,root work.But twrp does not mount system.
But , is possible install Xposed framework ?
usamobilephoneman said:
can anyone help with this question, if I root the phone can I change the bands to USA band 2 and 4?
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No. Bands are fixed in hardware and as above
Ninorck said:
But , is possible install Xposed framework ?
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In magisk manager you can download and run modules same as xposed
fiv0560 said:
Yes,root work.But twrp does not mount system.
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Better as a systemless root, don't you agree?
Ninorck said:
Hello this root method is working well ?
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I had random crashes so I flashed stock again and rooted again, it has been fine since
uncleabubear said:
In magisk manager you can download and run modules same as xposed
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Thanks
Ninorck said:
But , is possible install Xposed framework ?
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so are you saying with xposed framework, I can change the bands to 2 and 4?
usamobilephoneman said:
so are you saying with xposed framework, I can change the bands to 2 and 4?
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No. I don't think thats possible
Any chance to bring Android 7.1 or 8.0 for this device?
Ninorck said:
Any chance to bring Android 7.1 or 8.0 for this device?
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There is no android source code from Alldocube so that's unlikely
for all user why nav bar random close ??
Sent from my Roco X5 using XDA Labs
BLUBOO S3 - Information & Reviews - 6.0" FHD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 8500mAh
BLUBOO S3
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Specs:
Dimensions: 75.5 x 157.8 x 14 mm
Weight: 289g
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1500 MHz + 4 x 1000 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 6.0 in, IPS, 2160 x 1080 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection: Gorilla Glass
Battery: 8500 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat (8.1 Update available, must be flashed manually)
Back Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP), interpolated to 21MP
Front Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP), interpolated to 21MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Type-C
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner
Colors: Black, Champagne
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Official Website:
http://bluboohk.com/s3/
Development & Support:
Coming soon.
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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Review
For those following my reviews you will notice that this one (and all other that might be released in the future) is different. Why? I don't want my reviews to be all the same anymore, so i am adopting this new format that is shorter, easier to read and without lots of photos.
Joining the battery phones area, the BLUBOO S3 comes with an huge 8500mAh battery (real capacity, confirmed with my USB Tester) but low/mid-end specsfor the 2018, probably the only real downside about this device.
Something that really impressed me is the amount of accessories provided in the box, absolutely outstanding, and here is a full list of them: 1x Type-C to Micro/Type-C/Lightning USB to charge other devices, 1x Type-C to USB A adapter, 1x Pump Express Charger (up to 12v), 1x USB Type-C Cable, 1x Type-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack adapter, 1x Extra Plastic Screen Protector and 1x Black TPU cover. The most complete set i have ever seen for a smartphone, seriously.
Nothing to complain about its build quality, it is well-made with no imperfections, even though i am not an huge fan of this plastic back case since it makes the device really slippery and doesn't feel nice in the hand. I like the visual effect though, similar to a grill. The weight that BLUBOO declares can be confirmed, 285g based on my scale, not extreme considering the metal chassis.
The FHD+ 18:9 screen is just perfect, pretty bright, with excellent colors and a reasonable refresh rate (not excessive smearing effect can be noticed). Bezels are limited enough, but could have been slimmer.
Something i have to complain about is the software. BLUBOO writes Android 8.1 on the box while the device runs Android 7.0 instead. Sure, i know that the website says Android 7.0 (upgradable via OTA to 8.1 soon), but you can't write false things on the box, instead "7.0 (8.1 via OTA)" would have been better and fair. I hope to not see this happening again.
Anyway, the Android 7.0 Nougat OS (usual Mediatek release) runs decently but its smoothness is limited but the chipset that isn't ideal to handle a FHD+ screen. An Helio P23 or P25 is the minimum for this resolution IMHO.
But, there is something really important to say about this software release: it doesn't come with any malware/virus unlike what happened with all previous BLUBOO devices. Well done BLUBOO for the positive change.
This is the first device, as far as i remember, that comes with a dedicated option to charge other devices. I am not sure if it does allow more than the usual 0.5A USB current, but i doubt it is just a placeholder option. Unfortunately i don't have an USB trigger that can be used together with my tester to show the real current, but if some of you can do this test, please leave here a post.
Confirming what i mentioned before, benchmarks are quite low due to the high-res display, but some of them (those not GPU-intensive) perfectly match other MT6750T devices.
Here you can see all of them: https://imgur.com/a/CeKxs6t
Unfortunately the GPS Antenna is the achilles heel of this device, completely unusable indoors (left), and just decent outdoors (right).
Average 4G signal reception with decent speeds, and the same applies to 3G networks. Unfortunately there is no WiFi AC support, but in WiFi N-mode 5GHz i am able to get the maximum speed from my internet connection.
Camera are slightly over average for a battery phone, with a Samsung 16MP sensor for both sides (back and front), holding the second primate about this camera configuration, never seen before. The back camera is able to shot sufficient photos, as noisy as on all Mediatek Devices coming with this camera sensor, and sometimes, without HDR mode turned on, photos seem to be over-exposed, but the amount of detail is impressive unless the amount of available light decreases. Let's say that it requires just some minor improvements via an OTA update.
Finally, the battery life of the beast. First of all, i need to clarify something about this MT6750T chipset. It is super power-hungry, not power efficient, and on this device it is stressed to the maximum due to the max resolution. What does it mean? It means that even with such a big battery, it is hard to get good results, and the PCMark Battery Test can confirm that, only 18h. The Helio P23, with smalller batteries, is able to exceed that result. Still, it is not a bad result, just don't expect miracles even though the battery capacity is real.
What to say about this device...if BLUBOO (or well, sellers) manages to keep the price low, i think it can be declared as one of the best Mediatek battery phones available on the market, as long as they maintain the promise about this declared Android 8.1 Oreo OTA update.
Recommended to those who don't mind about the weight and thickness about a device.
Device Rating: 8.3
Pros: Decent Battery Life; Solid and sturdy; Excellent Screen
Cons: No Headphone Jack; Outdated and slow Chipset; Disappointing GPS Quality
Waiting for my phone and someone to come up with TWRP recovery for this device so that I could install Magic Manager to it
Was able to draw 1.3 amps out of the bluboo s3
Was able to draw 1.3 amps out of the bluboo s3, using a usb c to type A female on an ebd-USB+
-----------EB Tester Software-----------
Device:EBD-USB+
Mode-CC 1.40A 0.80V
Begin Volt:5.061V
Cutoff Volt:0.019V
Capacity:5mAh
Energy:25mWh
Avg Volt:4.93V
Title:EB Tester Software
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Time(S) Cur(A) Vol(V)
0.000 0.000 5.061
0.000 0.000 5.061
1.000 0.100 5.034
3.000 0.200 5.007
5.000 0.300 4.982
7.000 0.400 4.957
9.000 0.500 4.932
11.000 0.600 4.913
13.000 0.700 4.897
15.000 0.800 4.882
17.000 0.900 4.866
19.000 0.999 4.845
21.000 1.100 4.830
23.000 1.105 4.834
25.000 1.300 4.792
26.000 0.077 0.019
Who's the first to publish TWRP for this phone? ?
And if someone could add the stock ROM to needrom.com so thus I could install Magic Manager to it ?
Anybody who has found out to mute the booting sound of the phone? It's pretty annoying, especially when the kids are sleeping and you have to turn on your phone.
Sensonic said:
Who's the first to publish TWRP for this phone?
And if someone could add the stock ROM to needrom.com so thus I could install Magic Manager to it
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BluBoo has provided the original stock rom and a S3 customized flash tool for download on their forum.
community.bluboohk.com/forums/topic/instructions-of-bluboo-s3/
Some information about GPS: drove approx. 400 kms today and GPS never lost its track. So it ain't bad. Seen worse GPS antennas among Chinese Android phones.
what android?
CatCommando said:
BluBoo has provided the original stock rom and a S3 customized flash tool for download on their forum.
community.bluboohk.com/forums/topic/instructions-of-bluboo-s3/
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Does it has android 8.1 ? or stil 7.0?
Unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP and installed Magisk Manager ? ?
Sensonic said:
Unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP and installed Magisk Manager
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Please can you upload here the file :good:
hey Sensonic can you help us out with the files you used?
I found a version recently updated on needrom but Im not sure if something is wrong with it. I can unlock and flash it fine and use TWRP but thats where it ends.
needrom.com/download/twrp-3-2-1-for-bluboo-s3/
I get a request for a decryption password I dont have nor ever setup (phone is encrypted from the start in the menu) done the "default_password" ive setup a pin, swipe, etc and none of them will unlock.
I did some googling and people say to wipe the data but the phone just keeps returning to TWRP regardless of what I do.
Ive had to restore it with the original bluboo recovery just to get the phone to boot correctly again.
I must be missing something here.
edit: so I used twrp to update the boot with a magisk patched one then used twrp to overwrite itself with the stock recovery and now it boots fine with root. so kinda round about and I still cant use TWRP but at least it kinda works?
santria said:
Please can you upload here the file :good:
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OK, goes like this. BTW, I'm not responsible if you'll brick your device etc.
You need:
-ADB Fastboot or similar
-Mediatek drivers
-SP Flashtool
-Bluboo S3 ROM
-TWRP img file
-patched Magisk Manager boot file
1. Unlock bootloader: Go to developers options and tick "OEM unlock" active.
Open ADB Fastboot (I presume you have MTK drivers already installed)
Connect your phone to your computer. Type "adb reboot-bootloader". The phone will boot itself to bootloader
Type "fastboot oem unlock" and press enter. Then push VOL plus on the phone. The phone will boot twice and ERASE ITSELF TO FACTORY SETTINGS.
2. When the bootloader has been unlocked, go back to developer options and enable USB debug.
Go to http://community.bluboohk.com/forums/topic/instructions-of-bluboo-s3/
Download ROM and SP Flash Tool (if you already don't have it on your computer)
3. Download TWRP img file: needrom.com/download/twrp-3-2-1-for-bluboo-s3/
4. Open SP Flash Tool, select scatter file from the ROM. Rename aforementioned image file to recovery.img and flash only that file to your phone. Now you have TWRP on your phone.
5. Power on your phone put the boot file of the ROM to your phone.
6. Install Magisk Manager APK to your phone. Choose "patched boot file" and point where you've saved the aforementioned boot file. The phone will save patched boot file to Magisk Manager's subfolder.
7. Connect the phone to your computer and save that patched boot file to your computer. Rename it to boot.img and replace the original boot.img file of the aforementioned ROM.
8. Open SP Flash tool, select scatter file again and flash only the aforementioned boot.img file.
Done. You have TWRP and a rooted phone :good:
Is there a reason to use the SP Flash Tool instead of fastboot other than flashing the entire ROM file? Is there anything different that the tool does from "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and "fastboot flash boot boot.img" that it should be used instead?
eudemonics said:
Is there a reason to use the SP Flash Tool instead of fastboot other than flashing the entire ROM file? Is there anything different that the tool does from "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and "fastboot flash boot boot.img" that it should be used instead?
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fastboot frequently mess up the partition layout on mediatek devices due to a poor implementation. Also, it forces you to unlock the bl, while with sp flash tool you can flash anything you want without unlocking it.
Hi All! Thanks for the info and review.
I have one of these and seem to have run into a couple of issues. Maybe the owners can help me figure things out.
1. I can't seem to get my Sd to work on my phone. I tried to format it on the phone but it gets stuck.
2. It gets hot, very hot when changing and pretty hot when I am using it for more than 5 or 10 mins.
3. For the life of me I can't figure out how to put the phone in silent (no vibration)
Any advice or info is thoroughly appreciated!
mistressgi said:
Hi All! Thanks for the info and review.
I have one of these and seem to have run into a couple of issues. Maybe the owners can help me figure things out.
1. I can't seem to get my Sd to work on my phone. I tried to format it on the phone but it gets stuck.
2. It gets hot, very hot when changing and pretty hot when I am using it for more than 5 or 10 mins.
3. For the life of me I can't figure out how to put the phone in silent (no vibration)
Any advice or info is thoroughly appreciated!
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1) Any MicroSD or just that one?
2) Normal, you have to live with it.
3) Keep pressing the volume down button and you will enter the "Do not disturb" mode easily.
root buboo s3
Alberto96 said:
1) Any MicroSD or just that one?
2) Normal, you have to live with it.
3) Keep pressing the volume down button and you will enter the "Do not disturb" mode easily.
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i have root my bluboo s3 with supersu entering twrp recovery
after flashing twrp recovery with flash tool i flash the zip with supersu and reboot and that it
go to needrom.com search for bluboo s3.there you will find the zip.
Many actually useful google apps are not compatible with this phone and google play store displays message in settings device not certified.
For example google pay app is incompatible.
Battery is also fake, no way it has 8500mAh capacity, it burns in minutes