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[GUIDE]Chinese phone CPU MTK6516 based Windows Mobile Android

Although about mt 6516 already posted in china section but wht i find and posting is different from it with full details
MediaTek MTK6516 based clones
MediaTek is a Chinese phone chipset manufacturer whose ships were used in the vast majority of Chinese non-smart dual SIM phones (both cloned and non-cloned appearance). Almost all Mediatek-powered phones utilise proprietary, phone-specific firmware (usually a variant of MTK OS, which in turn is a version of Mentor Graphics' Nucleus RTOS), even if that firmware may have a similar yet poorly-mimicked UI in order to fool the buyer.
The few real smartphones from China typically had HiSilicon-K3 or Marvell CPU's, often masked to report as other chips and rarely they were dual SIM capable.
With the Mediatek MTK6516 ARM compatible chipset, throughout 2010 a whole array of actual Windows Mobile and later Android based Dual SIM smartphones arrived. All very similar in base capabilities, but all with different shapes, screens and options. It seems MTK is cornering the dual SIM smartphone market in China (and in China almost all phones are Dual SIM).
MT6516 chipset Design Notice
General CPU specs
Two ARM cores: Main/AP 416MHz, Radio/MDM 104MHz
Often advertised as dual core, but this is misleading, the 2nd core runs the radio and will not be usable for applications. In fact, any proper smartphone has a separate smaller core for the GSM radio, so real dual core phones in fact have 3 cores Often advertised as 460MHz, but this is an often repeated misunderstanding: fourhundredsixty vs fourhundredsix****. Similarly 280MHz is probably constructed from 208 BogoMIPS that Android reports for the 416MHz CPU, or otherwise from the idea that the Radio/Modem core runs on 208MHz (it runs on 104MHz, see design doc above)
Memory can vary, but often 256MB RAM and 512MB Flash (the first models had 128/256)
Dual SIM Dual Standby or Active/Passive
(both are alert and active for new incoming calls & SMS, but only one call can be made at any single time. Also, if EDGE is connected on one SIM, the other SIM is unreachable, so do not keep your data connected all the time)
Quad band GSM
No 3G capabilities
GPRS + EDGE
EDGE does work, however in the west many EDGE networks are incomplete, or even dismantled again, as networks are pushing customers toward 3G. So you may find yourself on GPRS speeds.
WiFi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
GPS
Other features vary per model phone: FM Radio, Compass, Proximity sensors and even analog TV receptions exists on some models. Screens may be from normal LCD to SuperLCD and touchscreen to multitouch capacitive.

Backup, Generate & Restore IMEI
A factory reset of full flash may clean out the IMEI. So it is wise to backup and restore IMEI, or even generate a new file with EMEI
For MediaTek MT6516 the IMEI is located in one of these two locations:
Code:
/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001 (older firmwares)
/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001 (rumored location for newer firmwares)
To backup the IMEI, simply backup the MP0B_001 file (using a rooted shell or adb)
Code:
su
cp /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001 /sdcard/MP0B_001_SAVED
To restore the IMEI, simply restore it, and set proper permissions (using a rooted shell or adb)
Code:
su
cp /sdcard/MP0B_001_SAVED /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001
chmod 650 /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001

Restore factory settings / Hard reset
To be completed
WARNING: Backup IMEI before you flash or factory reset.
ROMS and Radio's
WARNING: Because all these MTK6516 phones look similar in specs, it may be tempting to flash ROM's from one to another. Be careful! If the ROM you are flashing is for a model with different screen driver, or a different camera driver, best case is those devices will not work, and worst case you end up with a brick.
So we will list ROMS only for specific phones below.
The Radio portion of the ROMS may or may not be the same throughout all MTK6516 phones, even not being dependent on OS. More info is needed, please provide feedback, especially if you have a newer radio.
MAUI.10A.W10.48.MP.V5.F1,2011/01/27 (from HD2/HD9 via Android info panel)
MAUI.10A.W10.48.MP.V0, 2010/12/18 (from HD2/HD9 via Android info panel)
6516.8a01.8a01 (from A1, A1+, A1++, A1- Windows Mobile bootloader info)
Similar looking baseband's but not MT6516
MAUI.11AMD_FDD_SP.MP.V1.F4,2011/07/06 (early production MT6573 on Lenovo A60)
MAUI.11AMD_FDD_SP.MP.V1,2011/05/18 (early prototype MT6573)

MT6516 flashing tutorial
Here you can find the instructions on how to flash your MT6516 based phone. Although example images shown here refer to HOT HD9, you can flash other phones based on this MediaTek chipset, with the correct ROM files, of course. Make sure you read everything carefully and know what you are doing. Don't blame me for any damage on your phone.
What's needed:
Flashing cable (USB to UART cable with PL2303 chip)
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USB data cable
SP Flash Tool
SN Write Tool (alternatively Maui META or WriteCode can be used as well)
And now the tutorial...
Make sure that you have already installed the Profilic PL2303 drivers needed for the USB to 3,5 mm headphone cable.
Open SP Flash Tool for MT6516 and chose which system you want to flash in your HD9. Under project you are able to choose Android or Windows Mobile.
Make sure you have selected the right COM port is selected and that baud rate is set to 921600 bps.
Click on Format to literally format NAND flash of your HD9.
Then turn off your HD9, remove the battery and plug the serial cable to the PC and the jack to the phone.
Click Start, replace the battery and press power button for a few seconds until you see the red progress bar along with the message Format All is Processing.
After the red progress bar is complete, the real format will begin and a green progress bar will appear.
When the process is finished a new window will pop up, just press OK to continue.
Now remove the battery once again, keeping the serial cable connected to the PC and the phone.
Click Download and make sure that every file needed to flash Android / Windows Mobile is selected:
Android
BK Modem DB / RS Modem DB - BPLGUInfoCustomApp_MT6516_S01_MAUI_10A_W10_48
BK AP DB / RS Modem DB - APDB_MT6516_S00_2010_20
PRELOADER - preloader_bird16_a10y.bin
UBOOT - uboot_bird16_a10y.bin
BOOTIMG - boot.img
RECOVERY - recovery.img
SEC_RO - secro.img
ANDROID - system.img
LOGO - logo.bin
USERDATA - userdata.img
Windows Mobile
BK Modem DB / RS Modem DB - BPLGUInfoCustomApp_MT6516_S01_MAUI_09B_W10_16_MP_V5
BK AP DB / RS Modem DB - APDB_MT6516_S00_2010_20
FLASH BIN file - flash.bin
XLDR - MT6516_mldrnandforMTK.nb0
EBOOT - MT6516_EBOOTNAND.nb0
Click Start, replace the battery and press power button for a few seconds until you see the red progress bar along with the message Download is Processing.
After the red progress bar is complete, there will appear a purple progress bar.
Right after the purple progress bar is complete, you’ll have to connect the normal USB data cable. The message will appear under the progress bar: “Please insert USB cable in x seconds”.

After plugging the USB data cable into the phone the download will start. The first time you connect the cable, your computer will detect a new hardware and you’ll have to install MT6516 USB VCOM drivers.
There will be one yellow progress bar for every part of the ROM (preloader to userdata / xldr to eboot).
After all is complete a new window will appear with a report of the download. The following popup should appear:
Now you have completed the process of flashing the ROM into your HD9. Because the NAND flash was formatted in the beginning of the flash progress, you have now to re-write your phone IMEI1 and IMEI2.

Open SN Write Tool and make sure that the correct COM port is selected and baud rate is set to 115200 bps.
While keeping only serial cable connected to the phone, remove the battery and wait 10 seconds with the battery removed.
Click Start and you be asked to enter IMEI1 and IMEI2. Enter the correct number in the correct fields.
After entering the correct IMEI numbers and clicking OK, you have to replace the battery and press power button on the phone. If you have flashed Android, => Meta mode will appear in the bottom left of the screen.
Attention: Please follow the instructions carefully. I will not take any responsibility on whatever may happen with your phone.
Update: Here's a trick if you want to flash just one part of the ROM, in this case the recovery. Without formatting flash, deselect all parts except the one you want to flash.
After that, you just have to click start and turn on the phone with USB data cable connected (in this case you don't need the USB serial cable).

download links for all soft
Here is all setups without Password
Maui_META_v610320
pl2303_prolific_driver
SP_Flash_Tool_v11110
writecode_l1052_v136
usb vcom driver & Sp flash tool exe_v1.1052.03

All below setups in single resumable link
Maui_META_v610320
pl2303_prolific_driver
SP_Flash_Tool_v11110
writecode_l1052_v136
usb vcom driver & Sp flash tool exe_v1.1052.03
MT6516 flashing.rar

I have thats device, Can be upgraded to a gingerbread online?

Hi,
I tried to install custom ROM for my Micromax dual sim Android MT6516 mobile, i installed properly, my phone is rooted and i have super user permissions. but now it shows Invalid IMEI and Sim card are not detecting, no network. Then i tried to use IMEI Writer, As soon as i connect my mobile to laptop, Pre Loader USB VCOM port5 is appearing in device manager and then vanishing. So, i couldn't connect to any COM port and write IMEI number. Kindly help me out of this.

you can enter your IMEI's manual with "terminal emulator". It's free from market and follow these steps
open terminal emulator on yoyr phone
write "su" to get superuser rights
For the first sim
echo 'AT+EGMR=1,7,"the IMEI we want"' >/dev/pttycmd1
For the second sim
echo 'AT+EGMR=1,10,"the IMEI we want"' >/dev/pttycmd1

Maui_META_v610320, This part cannot work.
Maui_META_v610320, This part cannot work.
I have download several times but i cannot unziped it.

please can you make guide for "Chinese phone CPU MTK6573-MTK6575 based Mobile Android????

Very useful guide but if it possible to make one guide for MT6575?

comment reinicialisé android STAR A2000. CHINA
bonjour merci de m'aidé à réinicialisé mon téléphone portable star A2000. china

android phone MTK 6516 STAR A2000
hello is that it is possible to past version 2.2.1 to version 4.0. on android phone MTK 6516.
star model A2000. THANKS

DR_MOOSAVI said:
All below setups in single resumable link
Maui_META_v610320
pl2303_prolific_driver
SP_Flash_Tool_v11110
writecode_l1052_v136
usb vcom driver & Sp flash tool exe_v1.1052.03
MT6516 flashing.rar
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need some help with the Error while i was trying to do read back...
the device i was trying to read back was
Alcatel One Touch Glory 2s Pro 4011X

Can it be done using ubuntu.
DR_MOOSAVI said:
MT6516 flashing tutorial
Here you can find the instructions on how to flash your MT6516 based phone. Although example images shown here refer to HOT HD9, you can flash other phones based on this MediaTek chipset, with the correct ROM files, of course. Make sure you read everything carefully and know what you are doing. Don't blame me for any damage on your phone.
What's needed:
Flashing cable (USB to UART cable with PL2303 chip)
USB data cable
SP Flash Tool
SN Write Tool (alternatively Maui META or WriteCode can be used as well)
And now the tutorial...
Make sure that you have already installed the Profilic PL2303 drivers needed for the USB to 3,5 mm headphone cable.
Open SP Flash Tool for MT6516 and chose which system you want to flash in your HD9. Under project you are able to choose Android or Windows Mobile.
Make sure you have selected the right COM port is selected and that baud rate is set to 921600 bps.
Click on Format to literally format NAND flash of your HD9.
Then turn off your HD9, remove the battery and plug the serial cable to the PC and the jack to the phone.
Click Start, replace the battery and press power button for a few seconds until you see the red progress bar along with the message Format All is Processing.
After the red progress bar is complete, the real format will begin and a green progress bar will appear.
When the process is finished a new window will pop up, just press OK to continue.
Now remove the battery once again, keeping the serial cable connected to the PC and the phone.
Click Download and make sure that every file needed to flash Android / Windows Mobile is selected:
Android
BK Modem DB / RS Modem DB - BPLGUInfoCustomApp_MT6516_S01_MAUI_10A_W10_48
BK AP DB / RS Modem DB - APDB_MT6516_S00_2010_20
PRELOADER - preloader_bird16_a10y.bin
UBOOT - uboot_bird16_a10y.bin
BOOTIMG - boot.img
RECOVERY - recovery.img
SEC_RO - secro.img
ANDROID - system.img
LOGO - logo.bin
USERDATA - userdata.img
Windows Mobile
BK Modem DB / RS Modem DB - BPLGUInfoCustomApp_MT6516_S01_MAUI_09B_W10_16_MP_V5
BK AP DB / RS Modem DB - APDB_MT6516_S00_2010_20
FLASH BIN file - flash.bin
XLDR - MT6516_mldrnandforMTK.nb0
EBOOT - MT6516_EBOOTNAND.nb0
Click Start, replace the battery and press power button for a few seconds until you see the red progress bar along with the message Download is Processing.
After the red progress bar is complete, there will appear a purple progress bar.
Right after the purple progress bar is complete, you’ll have to connect the normal USB data cable. The message will appear under the progress bar: “Please insert USB cable in x seconds”.
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Thanks a lot for great tutorial.
I just want to know is there any alternative way to flash the firmware from command line on UBUNTU.

Star A5000 flash cable pinout
Can anybody post Star A5000 firmware flash cable pinout? Does it also have PL2303 chip?
Unfortunately now this cable isn't sold in acceptable price. It costs more than $100, where I can found.

Cubot X15 MTK6735, 5.5 FHD, 2.5D Glass, 4G LTE, OTG, SmartWake

First Look Video
Full Review
Welcome to another "First Look" on a china phone. In this video we will have a look at the 5.5" Cubot X15. A very stylish chinaphone in good quality. In the video I also compare the Design with the LeTV S1, so check it out
Cubot X15 MTK6735, 5.5 FHD, 2.5D Glass, 4G LTE, OTG, SmartWake
The manufacturer Cubot are not exactly known for visually beautiful smartphones. But the new model called Cubot X15 is a whole new story. It is built very sturdy and has a very solid aluminium frame, so there is no way to bend it. The backcover is made of plastic, but this can not be opened, so you can not remove the battery. This is a dual sim dual standby smart phone. In general, the smartphone looks very nice and cool and almost like something from LeTV. Nevertheless, it is quite heavy in the hand, because it also include a large battery.
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Specifications:
- 5.5 inch 2.5D FullHD Screen, 1920x1080 pixels
- MTK6735 64bit Quad Core, 1.3GHz
- Mali-T720 GPU
- Android 5.1 OS
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Camera: Rear 16.0MP, Front 8.0MP
- OTG, HotKnot, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/AGPS
- Smart Wake, Air Gestures
- MicroSD card support
- Dual SIM dual standby, Micro SIM, Nano SIM
- Network 2G/3G/4G:
- 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3G: WCDMA 900/1900/2100MHz
- 4G: LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz
Source: http://notebookitalia.it

Great device, How about battery life and screen on time?
I am really looking forward to it. I am about to order a unit for myself. http://www.cubotmall.com/cubot-x15-4g-lte-mobile-phone.html , It is the official website? Anyone have any experience with CubotMall?

I'm looking to purchase that device, any owners out there.
How's the batter life?
Is it rootable?

randomjoe13 said:
I'm looking to purchase that device, any owners out there.
How's the batter life?
Is it rootable?
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I'm still waiting for mine, it is not released yet.

s7yler said:
I'm still waiting for mine, it is not released yet.
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According to that site it is available:
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_218613.html?wid=4 and this coupon gives you $26 off: X15GB

randomjoe13 said:
According to that site it is available:
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_218613.html?wid=4 and this coupon gives you $26 off: X15GB
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Not available yet, also not at Gearbest, but I believe it will be in a few days. The shops say stock even days before they actually have real stock, experienced that many times.

UPDATE: I just got my X15 and so far I really like it! I have now added my "First Look" video to post #1

Anyone got this yet? Any root access? I hear I can't install nova on it? What's that about?!

Phone amazing. No root though. Someone help?
Snapchat lenses were working and stopped suddenly too.

Any at all got root access?

The Cubot X15 looks so beautiful! But it does not support waterproof?

Zunera M said:
The Cubot X15 looks so beautiful! But it does not support waterproof?
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It is not waterproof

I have had this phone for a week now and its actually really good. The screen is quite responsive there seems to be no lag on even when there is a load on it, the brightness control and auto brightness is quit reasonable and in my opinion better than my previous phone the s4. The shut down and reboot times are very fast even when booting for the first time. Battery life is really good, when just normally using it no games just the occasional looking stuff up on google, using facebook all day and texting and calling it last be 61 hours. Gaming on it and heavy used produced an up time of 37 hours. The speaker shocked me since there is a grill for a second speaker but there is only one on the bottom, but sound quality is great. Call quality is pretty good people who normally used sound mumbled come in more clearly and i can actually make out what they are saying. Gaming performance is very good, hardly any lag from actual graphics or processing only lag for me came when my wifi was being bogged by my roommate. The screen itself is fairly water resistant but not water proof and i dont plan on testing that any further. The only con i really have found so far is that i cant root it whether it is my own ignorance on this type of phone or there isnt a reliable method out yet it still upsets me. My personal overall rating would have to be 8.5/10 I would definitely recommend this phone to people whom are on a budget and want a nice phone

Still no root access anyone? Or even a Snapchat fix? That's the only reason I want root, sad I know. No lenses on Snapchat is doing my head in

McMCC in the russian forum 4pda rooted his Cubot X15.
He used Pack-Flashtool-v5.1528.00.000.rar what seems to be the flash-tool of mediatek.
Maybe someone can try if he reaches to root his phone with these tools.
Sorry I can not post links yet.

That's good to know. I literally have no idea how to do that but thanks for giving me hope.

A Full Review video has now also been added to post #1

Finally got a Successful ROOT!
So after rooting I installed Nova and deleted the stock launcher and it improved responsiveness tenfold. I also started ripping out other apps that I know I'll never use like hotknot, Launcher, and have installed 3C Toolbox which after setting up TRIM and turning on all maintenance on boot has really helped. Droidoptimizer is awesome as well.

Everything you need to RooT
Alright, So this is everything that I managed to find,compile,tweak, and finally get to work on my Cubot x15 which should work for every other cubot x15. I'll tell you exactly how I managed to get root working and provide a link with the working cwm and drivers and the stock rom and a way to flash back to it. I used the stock 5.1 x15 scatter file to map out CWM and it works for me so far. Sorry I'm not too much of a writer but I'll try my best.
1. Every thing you need plus probably some you dont, https:// www.dropbox.com /sh/4iskxmmzxvj48z9/AACIs5Vm3Q_2yxGMIqktKadGa?dl=0
2. Now this is going to be how I did it step by step, if you know a better way or can see how i'm setting it up then help us if you know a faster way. I installed ADB-setup-1.4.2.exe first, hit yes on the 3 things that it asks. now these drivers won't detect the x15 but it installs all the ADB where it needs to go, mainly in C:\ADB and users\.android so if you know how to do it you can skip this part but if not I would install it.
3.Okay, so on your cubot go to settings, about phone, and tap on build 7 times to enable developer options. In developer options turn on USB debugging and OEM unlocking. Now OEM unlocking is going to wipe your phone back to stock, backup what ever you can like pictures, music, and so fourth, if you have a microSD card in your phone it won't wipe that so migrate what you can to your SD. Now this is the part that I got stuck on for a while trying every MTK tool and adb command so I'll save you some time. After you turn OEM unlocking on, power off your phone and then turn it back on while holding VOL + or up and power together, this should bring you into to a black screen with the choice to boot into Recovery/FastBoot//Normal, volume + changes choices and Vol - selects. Well need to manually put it into fastboot mode after the next step. so go to normal for now and reboot.
4. So download Nicks Cubot x15 root TooLs, there are the cubot drivers that we need in adb_fastboot_utils, what i did was unrar'd that folder into C:\ADB and replaced that adb drivers that we installed in the last step with the new ones we need for the cubot, it works pretty well. Install them by replacing the other ADB drivers but if it doesn't take then you can right click on your computer, go to manage, device manager, click in the window where you don't select anything , like under Universal Serial Bus controller when it's closed, you do this so that the action tab will then let you select add legacy hardware. Go to Action, Add Legacy Hardware, click on next, select install the hardware that I manually select from a list, Next, show all devices highlighted, Next, Have Disk, then browse to C:\ADB and find the folder, I'm using windows 8 so I ended up in C:\adb\usb_driver_mtk_win8 and click the .inf file. If windows gives you **** about not being signed and fails then you have to reboot while holding shift, go to advanced options and reboot without driver enforcement, i think it's number 7. if you do have to do that just repeat the device driver install steps and it should work. Now, after you get all this installed you can test it by opening CMD and typing adb devices. Your phone should show up but it will say unauthorized, if not make sure USB debugging is turned on in developer options and that your phone is plugged in via USB cable. if you get the unauthorized message open your lock screen and your phone should be asking you to authorize your computer, check always remember computer and authorize.
4. So now for the fun part. If you did it correctly you can now see your phone by typing adb devices in CMD prompt. If you can then make sure you saved what you wanted onto your sdcard and go to developer options and tick OEM unlocking again. now you should still have your ADB CMD prompt window open with your device being seen, if thats the case type, cd C:\adb, which should change your command directory to C:\ADB, after you switch directories type, adb reboot bootloader, your phone should reset to a black screen with some options, VOL + changes options and VOL - selects, if you have the option, select fastboot, if not then type fastboot devices. If you don't see your device serial number, and instead see "<waiting for device>", fastboot is not configured properly on your machine but if you do see your device type, fastboot oem unlock. Now go to your phone and it will prompt you to make sure you want to unlock your bootloader, VOL + to accept or VOL - to reboot. hit VOL + and CMD prompt will let you know when it's finished. After it's finished. Leave the CMD prompt open and your phone in Fastboot mode. and read the next step.
5. Alright so your phone should be in fastboot mode, now in my included root tool kit I have included recovery images, recovery.img is the stock one and Cwm_recovery.img is the one we want to flash. So copy cwm_recovery.img into C:\ADB if you installed the adb drivers in step 2 or the cwm recovery to where ever your sdk tools are. RENAME cwm_recovery.img to just recovery.img, if you're lazy just select rename and delete cwm_. So it should be sitting in C:\ADB\Recovery.img along with fastboot and adb that you copied.
6. So after moving the new cwm_recovery.img that you renamed to recovery.img into your c:\adb folder you're almost done, type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and after a couple of seconds Fastboot will flash the image and give you a success/failure notification. If successful, you're all set. To check out the new recovery image you have to reboot by typing fastboot reboot or just holding the power button down. Now hold VOL + and power to reboot to the options screen with Recovery, Fastboot, Normal. VOL + until you highlight Recovery and then press VOL -. You should boot into your new CWM recovery. I have included SuperSu.Zip, BusyBox.Zip, and Xposed Framework.Zip. I flashed all of these but not at the same time. I did SuperSu first and rebooted to see if it would boot and it did. SuperSu rooted the phone enough to where I installed busybox.apk but you can restart and flash busybox.zip. Now with Xposed after I flashed it, it took a minute to boot and it started optimizing android apps, it restarted 4 times or so before completing optimization so don't freak out, it will optimize them all and then boot. You should now have a fully rooted Cubot x15 complete with xposed framework.
If you have any questions or if I wasn't clear enough on a certain part please feel free to ask and I'll try my best to help. I'll even reflash my phone if you get stuck and need help, we'll figure it out. Any ways, I hope this helps you guys and it has been working stable for me so far.

Hello, thank you for your detailled instructions, but i can not open the dropbox link. so i could not get the cwm_recovery.img. Please shre it once more. Thanks
Chris

DOOGEE X5 Max-- Another Black Sheet After DOOGEE X5??

In 2015, DOOGEE X5 was a black sheep in smartphone market, which called the world’s cheapest 5-inch smartphone. The Doogee Official tell that the new DOOGEE X5Max is expected to be launched at May 20th.
From the Official, DOOGEE X5Maxwill be upgraded 6 improvements,while keeping a high performance-price ratio.
a..4000mAh Lasting Battery Life，rises capacity by 67%
Without increasing thickness.Integration of Android 6.0 and CPUY ,achieves 12.5 hours of usage while having several applications,which equals to 2.5 days of usage under normal circumstances.
b.Rapid & Multifunctional Fingerprint Sensor
a function just used in flagship 360°fingerprint sensor, make it from any angle.Up to 5 fingerprints can be saved. Have 7 functions. Unlock control | Camera control | Music control | Gallery control Launcher control | Video control | App Lock
c.Metal coating out frame，polished arc edges
Nanoscale powder plating，The elegant arc edges design polished to a shine. Back cover curved naturally fits in hand.
d.Rised to 8 MP , 36 beauty profiles for selfies
8.0 MP + 8.0 MP cameras,
36 beauty profiles for your selfies.
With multi-shutter, you just have to smile.
Smile shutter | V sign shutter | Voice shutter | Fingerprint shutter
e.Dual ID，dual life
You can use two Facebook, Twitter,etc
accounts at the same time.
Separate private life from work.
f.UI Customized based on Android 6.0
Latest upgraded of Android 6.0 .
Whole experience enhanced, more secure.
There will be two color available : black and white
Great Impression right?

It's an awesome phone for me. I'm anxiously waiting to root it, when some wunderkind bangs out the files.

I have the doogee X5 MAX
Battery good 4000mAh.
Camera 5MP both
1. gc5024
2. gc5005
Android 6
Can be TWRP rooted.
Typical bloatware
Nice feature is the compass.
Average screen quality

Hi jan177,
I plan on getting this phone, if I can root it. How does TWRP rooting work for this? Are there any simple tutorials?
Does the headphone jack work ok on it?
Tia!

wesgreen said:
Hi jan177,
I plan on getting this phone, if I can root it. How does TWRP rooting work for this? Are there any simple tutorials?
Does the headphone jack work ok on it?
Tia!
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Root is easy.
Use standard MTK drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elep...32-64-t3267033
http://laurentiumihet.ro/windows-10-...tion-tutorial/
Use the SPFlash Tool.
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-r...one-flash-tool
Download TWRP and scatter file for Doogee X5 MAX
http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-0-2-14/
Load the Doogee X5 MAX scatter file.
Remove the battery from Doogee X5 MAX.
Press download only.
Connect Doogee X5 MAX through USB and insert the battery.
After completing flashing. close SPFlash Tool.
Disconnect Doogee X5 MAX.
RestartDoogee X5 MAX into recovery Volume + and Power
Swipe to install Super Su.
Restart into system
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jan177 said:
Root is easy.
Use standard MTK drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elep...32-64-t3267033
http://laurentiumihet.ro/windows-10-...tion-tutorial/
Use the SPFlash Tool.
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-r...one-flash-tool
Download TWRP and scatter file for Doogee X5 MAX
Load the Doogee X5 MAX scatter file.
Remove the battery from Doogee X5 MAX.
Press download only.
Connect Doogee X5 MAX through USB and insert the battery.
After completing flashing. close SPFlash Tool.
Disconnect Doogee X5 MAX.
RestartDoogee X5 MAX into recovery Volume + and Power
Swipe to install Super Su.
Restart into system
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Hi, i tried here and it seems it worked, but it seems that i can't get into recovery because when i press volume+ and power i get this android picture with the message "bad command". Is there something else i could try to get TWRP installed? Thanks.

tiagao_extremo said:
Hi, i tried here and it seems it worked, but it seems that i can't get into recovery because when i press volume+ and power i get this android picture with the message "bad command". Is there something else i could try to get TWRP installed? Thanks.
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Which TWRP are you using?
Flashing goes correct?
Are you going into recovery after flashing without restarting the system?
Or there is restart of the system in the meantime?
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jan177 said:
Which TWRP are you using?
Flashing goes correct?
Are you going into recovery after flashing without restarting the system?
Or there is restart of the system in the meantime?
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Hi, it seems that the flashing went correct, at least using the SP Flash Tools, i got this message saying that everything went well. The recovery and the scatter file i downloaded from another forum, i don't know if i'm allowed to talk about it, it's in russian. That was the only source of information i found for this smartphone. Anyway, after flashing the recovery nothing happened at the smartphone. I had to manually power it on holding power and volume +, after that i choose recovery, but i can't find how can i flash the root zip file. I tried copying these files to the internal memory and to my microsd card, but i never find a way to flash these files. Any help would be extremely helpful. Thanks.

It is simple. When you start TWRP recovery you should swipe right to allow changes.
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jan177 said:
It is simple. When you start TWRP recovery you should swipe right to allow changes.
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Could you please share with me a picture of the TWRP recovery? Because i'm starting to think that this isn't in fact installed at my phone.

don' t you think you should show what you have? I have it installed.
It is easier to help you. Show what you see after recovery starts
You can install check root apk. to check if your root is ok

jan177 said:
don' t you think you should show what you have? I have it installed.
It is easier to help you. Show what you see after recovery starts
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Thanks, you're right. Ok, this is what happened, i installed the recovery, or so i think, using the sp flash tools and the scatter file, ok. Also the drivers were sucessfully installed. Just as a minor note i'm using windows 7 x64 and a 2.0 usb port. I activated the developer options and usb debuggin mode.
After the process i power on the smartphone holding power and volume +, this is what i see:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
After that i choose recovery and this is the android picture that it shows:
And finally this is the last picture i see:
Even if i choose apply update from Sd card i am never able to access the internal memory or my micro sd card.
Oh, right, i also installed Root Checker from Play Store, it says that my device isn't rooted.

You DO NOT have TWRP recovery
You have to try once more
After you choose recovery on your 1 photo your phone should start and you should see TWRP logo

jan177 said:
You DO NOT have TWRP recovery
You have to try once more
After yo press recovery you should see TWRP logo
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Yes, you're right. I was about to ask your TWRP recovery when i noticed that i was using the original recovery, and not the TWRP. That's the worst part about finding information originally in russian translated to another language. The real TWRP recovery was in another topic. I just installed the way i did before and the first thing i saw was the TWRP logo. I flashed the superSU and now my device is officially rooted. Thanks for your time and your help, jan177.

Yes. ok.
your 2 photo is typical for stock recovery, so that is why it was clear that TWRP is not installed

tiagao_extremo
I caution everybody to flash new ROM. Do it when you know what you are doing.
Perhaps only when you know that the ROM is on OTA.
It looks as if u have chosen wrong action.
Format+ download.
It should be download.
Format+ download went with an error so probably it is formatted and bricked.
Question is does the phone reacts when connected to PC?
If so you should try flash the ROM.
Use different SP Flash tool.
I use 1520
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
http://spflashtools.com/windows/sp-flash-tool-v5-1520
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jan
what is the command for unlocking bootloader? i am receiving waiting for device and i have the usb debugging as well as oem unlocking ticked

Afeld88 said:
what is the command for unlocking bootloader? i am receiving waiting for device and i have the usb debugging as well as oem unlocking ticked
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You do not have to do anything with the phone boatloader etc. except what I in many places described.
Just use SPflash .
Download
connect phone.
restart in recovery
restart in system
If you have problems with starting to download then keep the battery, phone turned OFF.
Or start download phone without battery and then put the battery in
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East root?
I was able to install TWRP and it seems to be working as I can backup and restore with ease, which is good, because rooting doesn't seem to work for me. I install the supersu ZIP via TWRP and it installs with no problems. However, on boot, the phone hangs as the boot animation. I am thinking it could be due to new software from Doogee, I have DOOGEE-XT5max.20160726 for my version. Can you tell me what version you ran this with?
Thanks,
Jonathan
jan177 said:
Root is easy.
Use standard MTK drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elep...32-64-t3267033
http://laurentiumihet.ro/windows-10-...tion-tutorial/
Use the SPFlash Tool.
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-r...one-flash-tool
Download TWRP and scatter file for Doogee X5 MAX
Load the Doogee X5 MAX scatter file.
Remove the battery from Doogee X5 MAX.
Press download only.
Connect Doogee X5 MAX through USB and insert the battery.
After completing flashing. close SPFlash Tool.
Disconnect Doogee X5 MAX.
RestartDoogee X5 MAX into recovery Volume + and Power
Swipe to install Super Su.
Restart into system
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Please hit the THANKS button, if I helped you
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24.06.2016
http://www.needrom.com/download/doogee-x5-max/
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BLU Life One X2

My goal for this thread is to gather as much info for the BLU Life One X2.
There is a similar thread for the older BLU Life One X 2016 but since we have no dedicated forum it was suggested to start a separate thread for the new device.
Specs
Screen: 5.2", 1080 x 1920 pixels, ~424 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, or 4GB RAM, 64 GB storage, microSD slot (up to 64GB)
Camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, phase detection autofocus, 8 MP front, LED flash front & rear, [email protected] video
Battery:Li-Po 3000 mAh
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430
CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 505
Model: L0091UU
Links & Other General Resources
BLU Products
Amazon
GSMArena
BLU Products Development Team (Google+)
ieatgravity dedicated site for the development of the Blu Life One X2
Similar Phones
Xiaomi Redmi 3s (GSMArena)
Anything you guys want added just let me know.

UPDATE: We now have root on the BLOX2
All credit goes to ieatgravity and mswguitar for this info
WARNING: *I* cannot be held responsible for anything *you* do to *your* phone!
ADB & Fastboot
Before doing most things mentioned below you will need "adb" and "fastboot" installed. Two of your options are to install the Android SDK Tools or the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tool. If you are somewhat new to this I highly recommend the second one. Go here, download the latest version, and install it. When setup is complete you should have an icon for the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tool.
Note: I highly recommend you add "C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot" to your PATH variable in Windows. This way you can open a Command Prompt anywhere and use adb or fastboot.
Drivers
I recently setup a 5th gen Kindle Fire 7" tablet on my Windows 10 desktop. Because the BLU Life One X 2016 and the Kindle Fire are similar enough it just worked. To use the Amazon drivers you can find them on this page: https://developer.amazon.com/public...etting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing. The direct link is https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip. Extract the zip file and then run KindleDrivers.exe.
Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery and Root, and Return to Stock
Note #1: All credit for this guide goes to rogersa2k's post for rooting the BLU Life One X 2016!!! You can check it out here. Most of the stuff was similar enough that I was able to follow it to root my BLOX2 with minor deviations which I've included here.
1) Unlock Bootloader
Power on the phone and skip through all of the setup options
Go to Settings -> About device
Activate "Developer options" by tapping the android version in the settings around 7 times.
Go into "Developer Options", 5th row down you with find the option OEM unlocking. Turn this feature on.
Enable OEM unlocking
Enable USB debugging
Power off your device
Hold down the power + volume up buttons at the same time until you see " boot in recovery" in white text in the upper left corner of the screen and release.
Use the volume key to navigate to Bootloader and select it with the power button.
Your phone will reboot and sit on the Blu bootup animation
Plug the phone in to your PC and authorize it
Open a Command Prompt
Type fastboot devices to verify that your PC sees it correctly
Type fastboot oem unlock
This should output something along the lines of "Your bootloader is already unlocked!"
If this is the case run "fastboot reboot" to return to android
2) Install Custom Recovery & Root
Note #1: We will flash a custom version of TWRP that was built by one of our members
Be sure to have your Bootloader unlocked before proceeding
Download this zip here with everything you will need:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6_iuhJQH7aGTWpSY2haaXl5aU0
Put the SuperSu.zip file on the sdcard
Plug the phone in to your PC and authorize it
Open a Command Prompt to wherever you extracted the .img file
Type adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will reboot and sit on the Blu bootup animation
Type fastboot devices to verify that your PC sees it correctly
Type fastboot flash recovery BLOX2_TWRP_Recovery.img
Type fastboot boot BLOX2_TWRP_Recovery.img
Once booted I strongly urge you to make a nandroid backup
Select Install
Select the SuperSu.zip
Swipe to flash
Reboot when complete
Verify with a root checker or simply type "su" into terminal or an adb shell
Launch SuperSU and configure it as you like
Note: If your phone does not reboot then just hold the power button until it turns off. Hold the power button again until it turns back on.
To get back to stock:
Download this file here: (includes Stock Rom, Drivers and QFIL **Large DL**)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6_iuhJQH7aGU25OMWJNVGdMYkU
Should be set back to stock (unrooted) rom and recovery

Thanks for starting this thread. With the specs/price of this phone, I'm surprised there aren't more people all over this. Would love to have root access on this thing.

Anybody knows how to screenshot on this device

DKStunna108 said:
Anybody knows how to screenshot on this device
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Hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously for about 2-3 seconds.

mswguitar said:
Hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously for about 2-3 seconds.
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Thanks. I found out in the gestures. 3 finger swipe down

Hopefully this gets going. Sure wanna see android 7 on this device or at least root an recovery

Is TWRP available ?

Yeah were gonna need sound mods. Has anyone hear the recordings with music its sound so screechy

DKStunna108 said:
Yeah were gonna need sound mods. Has anyone hear the recordings with music its sound so screechy
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Yeah, the phone speaker is not good for listening to music. Most of the time I listen to music with DSub or Pandora over Bluetooth headphones and it sounds fine.

Anyone else having issues with bluetooth using most of their battery? I wasn't even connected to a BT device yesterday and it just dropped off a cliff.

mswguitar said:
Anyone else having issues with bluetooth using most of their battery? I wasn't even connected to a BT device yesterday and it just dropped off a cliff.
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With BT an wifi on through out the whole day while sleep I was actually stunned only 2% drop within 8hrs

DKStunna108 said:
With BT an wifi on through out the whole day while sleep I was actually stunned only 2% drop within 8hrs
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Wow, do you have many BT devices paired to the phone? I have 5 or 6 and I'm wondering if the phone is constantly trying to re-connect to all of them throughout the day.

mswguitar said:
Wow, do you have many BT devices paired to the phone? I have 5 or 6 and I'm wondering if the phone is constantly trying to re-connect to all of them throughout the day.
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Only have 2. I believe 3 is the max devices for our BT to have stable battery power

DKStunna108 said:
Only have 2. I believe 3 is the max devices for our BT to have stable battery power
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Weird. I had this many on my BLOX 2016 and did not have this issue. I'm going to disable Tasker tomorrow and see if it helps (I have profiles setup based on BT connections). It's not a huge issue and with Quick Charge, I can get juiced up pretty quickly, just thought it was strange that BT is using so much of my battery.

I'm dying for root. Any info on how to? If possible
Sent from my Life One X2 using Tapatalk

Waiting for anyone to port TWRP....
Sent from my R1 HD using Tapatalk

Anyone else get the wireless update notification today? Based on BLU's history, this will probably be the only one we get.

Anyone know what the wireless update is? Just received the notification but don't want to take the plunge without more info

H4MM3RD0WN said:
Anyone know what the wireless update is? Just received the notification but don't want to take the plunge without more info
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It just said minor bug fixes and something about app icons, which I'm not worried about because I use Nova Launcher. I installed the update, no adverse effects so far. I'll post again in the next day or two if I see any noticeable issues.

[GUIDE] How to install Android to HP Elite x3

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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
To moderators: This phone originally had Windows 10 Mobile installed, so I posted it here. Please move it if topic is unsuitable in Windows 10 Mobile forum.
Code:
#/usr/bin/env python3
print('''
Your warranty is... still valid?
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
''')
First of all, thanks to pst125675 for testing Android dump on HP Elite x3 Retail unit. So far I can say converting HP Elite x3 into Android is completely possible - although there're some known issues.
To download HP Elite x3 Android dump, visit here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/not-guide-android-dump-of-hp-elite-x3-for-future-use.4558603/
Known issues​- IMEI will be erased. I don't know how to fix it for now, but you can make telephone call properly if your country/region's regulation doesn't require a proper IMEI value.
Known unaffected countries/regions: China, Russia.
- Unable to use fingerprint sensor, IR sensor.
- Difficult to revert it back to Windows 10 Mobile. Guess you don't want to revert it back anyway.
Applicable model​HP Elite x3 Open Market variant, both retail and prototype unit can be used.
Telstra and Verizon variants might be supported (same RKH), but they're untested - do it at your own risk!
DO NOT TRY IT ON OTHER WP MODELS!
Procedure for Retail Unit​1. Disable Reset Protection (if applicable) in settings and downgrade the phone back to initial release (10.0.14393.953) with Windows Device Recovery Tool or FFUTool. If your phone is locked out from Reset Protection, there're some methods to bypass it which aren't covered here.
2. At this point, do not connect to Internet during the entire procedure. Enable Developer Mode and install Interop Tools, install NDTKSvc then enable Interop Unlock here. If you were always trying to hack your HP Elite x3 then I'm sure you've already known how to enable Interop Unlock.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...es-now-on-github.3445271/page-7#post-68463839
3. Copy attached registry file to the phone, disconnect the phone and import it with Interop Tools. After that reconnect it to your phone.
4. Connect your phone back to PC, and browse to EFIESP folder\Windows\system32\boot, locate resetphone.efi file and rename it to resetphonex.efi.
5. Download the debugprod package from here: https://gus33000.me/2019/01/05/secureboot-flaw-for-all-wp-devices-literally/ and extract developermenu.efi from it, rename it to resetphone.efi and copy it to EFIESP folder\Windows\system32\boot of your phone.
6. Power off the phone and press both vol- and power key to get Windows Phone Boot Menu. Use power key to select Mass Storage mode.
7. Connect the phone to PC. You can use something to backup entire eMMC before doing any further, like HxD from https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD20 or dd. Open disk with read-only mode (choose MSFTPhone eMMC) and find somewhere with at least 58.2GB storage space.
8. You may want to backup QCN before installing Android (in case you want to restore IMEI). This part will be mentioned in replies.
9. Now use Rufus ( https://rufus.ie/ ) to install the extracted Android dump to your phone. You'll have to tick "List USB Hard Drives" so your phone will be listed in Rufus. When you're ready, click START button to start Android installation.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL! DO NOT DISCONNECT THE PHONE DURING THE PROCEDURE, OR IT WILL KILL YOUR PHONE AND NO WAY TO REVIVE! ​IF YOU ARE USING A LAPTOP TO FLASH YOUR PHONE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SLEEP DISABLED AND KEEP EXTERNAL AC ADAPTER CONNECTED!​
10. Now wait 1-3 hours for the procedure completes. Once the procedure completes, force reboot the phone.
11. Your phone will boot into Android. You may see an error message in Chinese that told you decryption failed. Simply tap the button "恢复出厂设置" to perform factory reset.
12. Enjoy Android OS on your glorious HP Elite x3.
Procedure for Prototype Unit​
If you're not sure if you have a prototype unit, check if your phone meets any of following conditions:
- HP Sample, Not for Sale is printed on the back
- You can see Not for Resale text displayed during boot
- No fingerprint sensor and a more generally known HP logo is used
If your phone doesn't meet any of conditions above, then your phone isn't a prototype unit. This part is not for you.
Simply follow this guide to put your phone into EDL mode, use any Snapdragon 820 eMMC firehose programmer to backup/restore the entire phone. The prototype variant allows you to revert it back to Windows Phone variant whenever you want.
[GUIDE] How to dump and write back the storage on most of Qualcomm devices
This is a generic guide that could be suitable for many Qualcomm based devices, once the phone can be triggered to EDL mode. To make sure this guide will work as expect, following requirements are needed: - Know how to trigger the phone to EDL...
forum.xda-developers.com
Special Thanks​gus33000 and Rafael Rivera for discovering the production signed Developer Menu and Interop Tools development
My partner for discovering the existence of HP Elite x3 prototype with Android OS
pst125675 for his first trial and error procedure

Bootloader Unlock​
It's possible to unlock the bootloader after installing Android. However since I cannot find Fastboot driver that completely suitable for HP Android devices, you'll have to force install Fastboot driver for other OEMs on it.
Once Fastboot driver installed, the bootloader unlock procedure will be pretty generic. Simply enable OEM Unlocking in Developer Options, reboot to Fastboot mode and execute this command, then confirm bootloader unlock:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
It's also possible to install Magisk root on this phone, simply use 7-Zip to open Android dump and extract boot.img inside, then patch it with Magisk.
Backup QCN​
This procedure can be only done before you convert it to Android.
To enable diag port, you'll have to download attached diagnostic.rar , boot the phone into Mass Storage mode and execute this command under Administrator privilege. Assume your MainOS drive is mounted at drive G.
Code:
enableQCComp.bat G:\ SerialCompositeConfig
EnableMSFTStack.bat G:\ SerialCompositeConfig
Once 2 commands were executed successfully, reboot it back to normal OS and make QCN backup with QPST.
How about revert it back to Windows 10 Mobile?​You'll need to build a TWRP, which obviously isn't available. Or at least enable Rooted ADB Shell under stock recovery.
I'm sure developers are talented enough to modify boot/recovery images to have it enabled.

hikari_calyx said:
you'll have to force install Fastboot driver for other OEMs on it.
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first of all, many many thanks for the support in bringing our wonderful HP back to life, by providing all the files.
Can you also please guide me in the right direction on where to find/how to install fastboot driver? Is it needed on Ubuntu too?

a_petrov303 said:
first of all, many many thanks for the support in bringing our wonderful HP back to life, by providing all the files.
Can you also please guide me in the right direction on where to find/how to install fastboot driver? Is it needed on Ubuntu too?
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For Windows, right click on Update Driver, Select Driver manually, and choose All Devices, select any generic Fastboot driver you have installed.
Fastboot driver installation is unneeded for Linux distro or macOS.
A known working driver is the Google driver provided on Google website: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb

Many thanks for your reply. I am struggling to enter fast boot mode.
adb reboot fastboot is not working, only adb reboot bootloader. Then I get the same menu as with "Vol - + Power" buttons combination :
START
Restart Bootloader
Recovery mode
Power Off
Boot to FFBM
Can you please explain how you got into fastboot mode in order to execute fastboot flashing unlock? I have already extracted boot.img from the dump, many thanks

a_petrov303 said:
Many thanks for your reply. I am struggling to enter fast boot mode.
adb reboot fastboot is not working, only adb reboot bootloader. Then I get the same menu as with "Vol - + Power" buttons combination :
START
Restart Bootloader
Recovery mode
Power Off
Boot to FFBM
Can you please explain how you got into fastboot mode in order to execute fastboot flashing unlock? I have already extracted boot.img from the dump, many thanks
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You've already entered Fastboot mode.
Simply connect your phone to PC under this screen.

hikari_calyx said:
You've already entered Fastboot mode.
Simply connect your phone to PC under this screen.
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I think I have tried that, but the phone was simply invisible to the computer.
Fastboot devices command was returning zero devices, but before that adb reboot recovery was working thus restarting the phone into this mode (fastboot mode).

a_petrov303 said:
I think I have tried that, but the phone was simply invisible to the computer.
Fastboot devices command was returning zero devices, but before that adb reboot recovery was working thus restarting the phone into this mode (fastboot mode).
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Provide a screenshot of Device Manager.
Also, do not use Minimal ADB and Fastboot.

hikari_calyx said:
Provide a screenshot of Device Manager.
Also, do not use Minimal ADB and Fastboot.
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thank you for your help, I think I understand what I was doing wrong - the fastboot command has to be entered via sudo (In Ubuntu)
How I will try root via magisk, if there is tutorial on that, please share

also, I was thinking, how realistic is to have a working TWRP for our phone and maybe some custom ROMs? Is it too much to hope for this model? )))

apetrov1x5 said:
also, I was thinking, how realistic is to have a working TWRP for our phone and maybe some custom ROMs? Is it too much to hope for this model? )))
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I made a barely working TWRP based on existing ZUK Z2 TWRP.
I said "barely working", which means only ADB commands will work, you can't touch the screen at all. Also it exceeded 64MB so you can't flash it right into your phone, you can only boot into it with "fastboot boot twrp.img".
I'm not ready to post this to public.

Does it allow to work with hp lapdock (screen+keyboard accessory for the x3) from this android fw?

apg1983 said:
Does it allow to work with hp lapdock (screen+keyboard accessory for the x3) from this android fw?
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Yes it does, you'll get a totally different experience.

hikari_calyx said:
only ADB commands will work, you can't touch the screen at all
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hikari_calyx said:
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To moderators: This phone originally had Windows 10 Mobile installed, so I posted it here. Please move it if topic is unsuitable in Windows 10 Mobile forum.
Code:
#/usr/bin/env python3
print('''
Your warranty is... still valid?
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
''')
First of all, thanks to pst125675 for testing Android dump on HP Elite x3 Retail unit. So far I can say converting HP Elite x3 into Android is completely possible - although there're some known issues.
To download HP Elite x3 Android dump, visit here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/not-guide-android-dump-of-hp-elite-x3-for-future-use.4558603/
Known issues​- IMEI will be erased. I don't know how to fix it for now, but you can make telephone call properly if your country/region's regulation doesn't require a proper IMEI value.
Known unaffected countries/regions: China, Russia.
- Unable to use fingerprint sensor, IR sensor.
- Difficult to revert it back to Windows 10 Mobile. Guess you don't want to revert it back anyway.
Applicable model​HP Elite x3 Open Market variant, both retail and prototype unit can be used.
Telstra and Verizon variants might be supported (same RKH), but they're untested - do it at your own risk!
DO NOT TRY IT ON OTHER WP MODELS!
Procedure for Retail Unit​1. Disable Reset Protection (if applicable) in settings and downgrade the phone back to initial release (10.0.14393.953) with Windows Device Recovery Tool or FFUTool. If your phone is locked out from Reset Protection, there're some methods to bypass it which aren't covered here.
2. At this point, do not connect to Internet during the entire procedure. Enable Developer Mode and install Interop Tools, install NDTKSvc then enable Interop Unlock here. If you were always trying to hack your HP Elite x3 then I'm sure you've already known how to enable Interop Unlock.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...es-now-on-github.3445271/page-7#post-68463839
3. Copy attached registry file to the phone, disconnect the phone and import it with Interop Tools. After that reconnect it to your phone.
4. Connect your phone back to PC, and browse to EFIESP folder\Windows\system32\boot, locate resetphone.efi file and rename it to resetphonex.efi.
5. Download the debugprod package from here: https://gus33000.me/2019/01/05/secureboot-flaw-for-all-wp-devices-literally/ and extract developermenu.efi from it, rename it to resetphone.efi and copy it to EFIESP folder\Windows\system32\boot of your phone.
6. Power off the phone and press both vol- and power key to get Windows Phone Boot Menu. Use power key to select Mass Storage mode.
7. Connect the phone to PC. You can use something to backup entire eMMC before doing any further, like HxD from https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD20 or dd. Open disk with read-only mode (choose MSFTPhone eMMC) and find somewhere with at least 58.2GB storage space.
8. You may want to backup QCN before installing Android (in case you want to restore IMEI). This part will be mentioned in replies.
9. Now use Rufus ( https://rufus.ie/ ) to install the extracted Android dump to your phone. You'll have to tick "List USB Hard Drives" so your phone will be listed in Rufus. When you're ready, click START button to start Android installation.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL! DO NOT DISCONNECT THE PHONE DURING THE PROCEDURE, OR IT WILL KILL YOUR PHONE AND NO WAY TO REVIVE! ​IF YOU ARE USING A LAPTOP TO FLASH YOUR PHONE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SLEEP DISABLED AND KEEP EXTERNAL AC ADAPTER CONNECTED!​
10. Now wait 1-3 hours for the procedure completes. Once the procedure completes, force reboot the phone.
11. Your phone will boot into Android. You may see an error message in Chinese that told you decryption failed. Simply tap the button "恢复出厂设置" to perform factory reset.
12. Enjoy Android OS on your glorious HP Elite x3.
Procedure for Prototype Unit​
If you're not sure if you have a prototype unit, check if your phone meets any of following conditions:
- HP Sample, Not for Sale is printed on the back
- You can see Not for Resale text displayed during boot
- No fingerprint sensor and a more generally known HP logo is used
If your phone doesn't meet any of conditions above, then your phone isn't a prototype unit. This part is not for you.
Simply follow this guide to put your phone into EDL mode, use any Snapdragon 820 eMMC firehose programmer to backup/restore the entire phone. The prototype variant allows you to revert it back to Windows Phone variant whenever you want.
[GUIDE] How to dump and write back the storage on most of Qualcomm devices
This is a generic guide that could be suitable for many Qualcomm based devices, once the phone can be triggered to EDL mode. To make sure this guide will work as expect, following requirements are needed: - Know how to trigger the phone to EDL...
forum.xda-developers.com
Special Thanks​gus33000 and Rafael Rivera for discovering the production signed Developer Menu and Interop Tools development
My partner for discovering the existence of HP Elite x3 prototype with Android OS
pst125675 for his first trial and error procedure
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First of all, thank you for making a guide on how to install android to the Elite x3.
I've got a problem, after changing the registry files of the windows phone (step 3), the phone doesn't show on my computer. Am I missing something or doing something wrong?

luaadev said:
I've got a problem, after changing the registry files
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How do u mean registry files,it is only one .reg file in rar.Try another cable,or interop tools installation gone wrong,at last try reseting win...

Is it only me or camera can't focus? And battery is draining somehow fast

kew1701 said:
Is it only me or camera can't focus? And battery is draining somehow fast
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Yeah, battery drains faster than on W10M. And autofocus works fine, it's not an issue with your phone. You just bad at aiming

bebrahero228 said:
You just bad at aiming
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anyway,thank authors for a hard work,i though it will never be android on x3,but "three years ljejter" ,they done it...

hikari_calyx said:
查看中文版教程 (Chinese version)
View attachment 5864361
To moderators: This phone originally had Windows 10 Mobile installed, so I posted it here. Please move it if topic is unsuitable in Windows 10 Mobile forum.
Code:
#/usr/bin/env python3
print('''
Your warranty is... still valid?
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
''')
First of all, thanks to pst125675 for testing Android dump on HP Elite x3 Retail unit. So far I can say converting HP Elite x3 into Android is completely possible - although there're some known issues.
To download HP Elite x3 Android dump, visit here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/not-guide-android-dump-of-hp-elite-x3-for-future-use.4558603/
Known issues​- IMEI will be erased. I don't know how to fix it for now, but you can make telephone call properly if your country/region's regulation doesn't require a proper IMEI value.
Known unaffected countries/regions: China, Russia.
- Unable to use fingerprint sensor, IR sensor.
- Difficult to revert it back to Windows 10 Mobile. Guess you don't want to revert it back anyway.
Applicable model​HP Elite x3 Open Market variant, both retail and prototype unit can be used.
Telstra and Verizon variants might be supported (same RKH), but they're untested - do it at your own risk!
DO NOT TRY IT ON OTHER WP MODELS!
Procedure for Retail Unit​1. Disable Reset Protection (if applicable) in settings and downgrade the phone back to initial release (10.0.14393.953) with Windows Device Recovery Tool or FFUTool. If your phone is locked out from Reset Protection, there're some methods to bypass it which aren't covered here.
2. At this point, do not connect to Internet during the entire procedure. Enable Developer Mode and install Interop Tools, install NDTKSvc then enable Interop Unlock here. If you were always trying to hack your HP Elite x3 then I'm sure you've already known how to enable Interop Unlock.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...es-now-on-github.3445271/page-7#post-68463839
3. Copy attached registry file to the phone, disconnect the phone and import it with Interop Tools. After that reconnect it to your phone.
4. Connect your phone back to PC, and browse to EFIESP folder\Windows\system32\boot, locate resetphone.efi file and rename it to resetphonex.efi.
5. Download the debugprod package from here: https://gus33000.me/2019/01/05/secureboot-flaw-for-all-wp-devices-literally/ and extract developermenu.efi from it, rename it to resetphone.efi and copy it to EFIESP folder\Windows\system32\boot of your phone.
6. Power off the phone and press both vol- and power key to get Windows Phone Boot Menu. Use power key to select Mass Storage mode.
7. Connect the phone to PC. You can use something to backup entire eMMC before doing any further, like HxD from https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD20 or dd. Open disk with read-only mode (choose MSFTPhone eMMC) and find somewhere with at least 58.2GB storage space.
8. You may want to backup QCN before installing Android (in case you want to restore IMEI). This part will be mentioned in replies.
9. Now use Rufus ( https://rufus.ie/ ) to install the extracted Android dump to your phone. You'll have to tick "List USB Hard Drives" so your phone will be listed in Rufus. When you're ready, click START button to start Android installation.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL! DO NOT DISCONNECT THE PHONE DURING THE PROCEDURE, OR IT WILL KILL YOUR PHONE AND NO WAY TO REVIVE! ​IF YOU ARE USING A LAPTOP TO FLASH YOUR PHONE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SLEEP DISABLED AND KEEP EXTERNAL AC ADAPTER CONNECTED!​
10. Now wait 1-3 hours for the procedure completes. Once the procedure completes, force reboot the phone.
11. Your phone will boot into Android. You may see an error message in Chinese that told you decryption failed. Simply tap the button "恢复出厂设置" to perform factory reset.
12. Enjoy Android OS on your glorious HP Elite x3.
Procedure for Prototype Unit​
If you're not sure if you have a prototype unit, check if your phone meets any of following conditions:
- HP Sample, Not for Sale is printed on the back
- You can see Not for Resale text displayed during boot
- No fingerprint sensor and a more generally known HP logo is used
If your phone doesn't meet any of conditions above, then your phone isn't a prototype unit. This part is not for you.
Simply follow this guide to put your phone into EDL mode, use any Snapdragon 820 eMMC firehose programmer to backup/restore the entire phone. The prototype variant allows you to revert it back to Windows Phone variant whenever you want.
[GUIDE] How to dump and write back the storage on most of Qualcomm devices
This is a generic guide that could be suitable for many Qualcomm based devices, once the phone can be triggered to EDL mode. To make sure this guide will work as expect, following requirements are needed: - Know how to trigger the phone to EDL...
forum.xda-developers.com
Special Thanks​gus33000 and Rafael Rivera for discovering the production signed Developer Menu and Interop Tools development
My partner for discovering the existence of HP Elite x3 prototype with Android OS
pst125675 for his first trial and error procedure
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
were is the file in 4 step ??