yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
Good job ! now you are prepared to receive this custom ROM !

I'm on the way at this time I programmatically changed homepage in browser to point to google.com

so goodbye Cosmote :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
finally done CUSTOM ROM HERE TRY IT !

TO ALL PEOPLE HERE !

NOW UPLOADING ROM TO SERVER- 1/2 hour from now

YOU ARE INVITED TO TRY THIS CUSTOM ROM HOPE YOU LIKE !

Here is the new thread if you don't already know
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bgm92:
ROM Download links are up! Thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
Thanks! to be the first downloading this ROM !:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MadK9:
Well done!!!

Very good job ruscan!!!!

Alcatel guys should be gelous not having a guy like you in their team, fukin' bastards!!!

I decided to wait a little more... not ready to apply this custom rom... as I suggested earlier personally, you should integrate agps fix for faster lock on GPS positioning... and as someone said in one of the posts from the fresh custom rom thread, maybe a black notification bar will be nicer...

We not tell you what to do of course, you already done a lot for this forum by compiling this rom, but some other improvements will make this rom more GB like maybe!

THANK AGAIN!!!:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
:D tot revoltat esti pe astia de la Alcatel

I will think about black status bar ...if you want to try read this

regarding aGPS maybe you think about some tricks ... because aGPS function is active by default check

Home => Settings => Location & Security=>Use Wireless Networks => On

I tested a lot of GPS devices generally will take ~ 3 min to sync because

1.GPS receivers need time to find at least 3 or 4 satellites

2.Receivers usually need to listen to each satellite's signal for at least 30 seconds
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MadK9:
Regarding GPS fix...

You are correct partially.

I use a gps.conf file downloaded from internet which allow gps connection between 30sec. to 2 min max!!!

I will send it to you this days, have a loom and you'll tell us what d'you think.

But better have a look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1233359
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
better GPS sync speed

ok I make these updates but as I see this update will change default server for ephemeris data in fact aGPS data theoretically this is an improvement in gps syncing but in practice not too big changes- known from my experience

but I promise to give a try !

PS

on PC/ smartphone you should change default DNS servers to

8.8.8.8/ 8.8.4.4 -Google DNS servers for better response
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] springnull:
Help me

Hello everyone, I have a problem, I have the ot908, I live in Spain, and 2 months ago I update with the official software to Gingerbread, facilitated the data you give me the phone.

Model Number

ALCATEL_one_touch_908

firmware Version

2.3.4

band version

6180

kernel Version

2.6.35.7-perf

android.bld @ aclgcl-ubnt58 # 1

Version Number

GINGERBREAD

and I have the problem that there is no way to be root.

I've tried SuperOneClick, z4root, gingerbreak

nothing

I tried to install cwm with fastboot, to install the custom ROM,

fasboot flash recovery.img

ok

the file is copied, but not within the menu,

I tried all combinations of buttons but

nothing

Can you helpme?

sorry, my english is automatic
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
make backup and give me link to it or post some screenshots to see what is this about

to flash CWM recovery use this post
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] springnull:
Thanks for reply

thanks for answering,

I can not attach anything because I have 8 posts

I send you what I've done

C: \ Program Files \ Android \ android-sdk \ platform-tools> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

sending 'recovery' (4458 KB) ...

OKAY [1.117s]

writing 'recovery' ...

OKAY [0.741s]

finished. Total time: 1.860s

C: \ Program Files \ Android \ android-sdk \ platform-tools> fastboot reboot

rebooting ...

finished. Total time: 0.002s

ok, now reboot and let down menu + volume +

and nothing

, black screen and buttons, back, menu and search, are illuminated

sorry for my English

Any advice?

thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
everything is ok you have sensor buttons lighted so you are in fastboot mode

to test it from cmd.exe enter fastboot devices and get answer showing you device ID

but this is not recovery mode for recovery press the other volume button + Menu for 10s after buzz from phone

if screen is blank touch the screen to enter recovery menu

VolUp+Menu -recovery mode

VolDown+Menu-fastboot mode
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
Appreciation

Hi there guys, i'm the old one who started this spinoff threadline.I'd like to give my appretiation to snkiz,sebastien who made the very first steps.Then i'd like to give my best appretiation to all who contributed during this thread with q's and a's ,who tried ,experimented,****ed their phones and sent'em back for repair,who bought 2-4 phones just for the sake of the experiments,to all those guys compiling kernels,for the many try-and-heavy-error hours.My special thanks to ruscan.calin who compiled what others could not.Closely i'll try the new ROM and see for myself.

Best regards,ACS.

And sorry for not being around for a while.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] springnull:
no cwm

Hi, I tried adb reboot recovery

the phone gets the black screen and no power on,

I installed cwm, but I can not enter the menu :( :confused:

thanks for answering:)

Will you have to see that the mobile was updated to Gingerbread?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] martin131:
On czech T-Mobile support website moderator said the Gingerbread will be released later this month. I hope...

Odesláno z mého Galaxy Nexus pomocí Tapatalk 2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
I give thanks you have a Nexus phone I like Nexus series I want to buy a Nexus One :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stracker06:
Gingerbread

Hi Guys,

In this forum I read that in some countries the Gingerbread is available for the OT 908. Is it REAL?:confused: Because, in Hungary there are quite wrong news about the 2.3. Many people say that the Alcatel don't want to make it.:crying: So, I don't know what to do. Please help and answer! Thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
"All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others"

there is no country with GB on this phone

...this is only noise made by bored people here did you ever see a screenshot posted by these persons to show that "GB"..

let's say I'm wrong then (only then !) I recommend Alcatel to read this book "Animal Farm" -by George Orwell.

I'm sure persons to make this "GB noise" never heard about this book!

I tested GB on a lot of phones but that don't impress me much for me GB is not a "salvation" for this phone because it's sure doesn't come with a 4" display upgrade :laugh:

If you can't wait why not to compile Android from AOSP sources now you have that GB on your phone !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bobiavmkd:
ane news on On czech T-Mobile support website??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] martin131:
Yes, update is delayed again. :-/

Odesláno z mého Galaxy Nexus pomocí Tapatalk 2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] getter_gtr:
CyanogenMod

Hi everyone!

I have the same phone and I would like to know if someone make CyanogenMod for this?

Sorry for my very bad English
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] datasiedem:
Hello everyone,

Gingerbread 2.3.4 has landed for MOVE. Now.... how do we root it. I can't even boot into recovery mode. I've tried Gingerbreak and SuperOneclick 2.3.3 but no luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ruscan.calin:
we moved here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1890240
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
yeah , i'd try it out
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
once we get the kinks worked out of clockwork we'll be able to flash unsigned roms. I don't think the stock recovery can even flash, the updater isn't downloading flashable roms. We'd know if we could actually get to recovery mode.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
confirmation

confirm successful fakeflash boot .you're a god (or at least a demigod)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
Clockwork Mod Recovery

Finally , there is a fully functional CWMod Recovery image available for OT-908 and MOVE.It is working , tested by myself.So here is the method:

1.) must have a working ADB connection , with fastboot utility in the sdk's platform-tools directory

2.) reboot a working phone in bootloader mode (adb reboot-bootloader or pwr+vol -)

3.) copy the cwm image into the platform-tools folder

4.) enter fastboot boot <imagename>.img

5.) wait untill phone reboots and clockwork menu appears

From here can backup , restore ,install apps from zip package , etc.

Good Luck , and CREDITS GO TO snkiz and his MYSTERIOUS FRIEND !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
The CWM Image

see links here http://blog.podtwo.com/android/recovery/ClockworkMod Recovery for Alcatel ot908.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
Ah shucks, thanks. But, I'm just the in-between guy.

From the 990 thread here

This is still very beta, as in tested by two people. Keep in mind its not quite fully functional for me. If you could post your dump. Maybe I can figure out why.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
Hardware config is pretty the same , i saw potencial difference at the display and camera drivers .

See CONFIG_FB_MSM_LCDC_ILI9341=y , CONFIG_HI253=y

http://www.mediafire.com/?wug3e4t718dj125
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mortisia:
@Djada80: Thank you for your reply. I guess there is no chance for the development of a custom ROM either, huh? My major problem with the phone is even though I removed everything that can be considered bloatware using Android Mate and transfering everything to the SD card with Link2SD after creating two partitions, the phone is still too slow slow and consumes most of the battery pretty fast even though I don't do much with it and I use Juice Defender. I thought it would be a good idea to try a custom ROM after reading several comments about how much it improves the performance of other low-cost phones...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
@mortisia

Of course there will be.MYSTERIOUS FRIEND successfully compiled the CWM recovery kernal,it means Gingerbread can be compiled to run on OT-908.I had partial success.Alcatel made some promises to release source code this year,we'll see about that.

Hope prevails !

PS. to defend the juice , an option is the overclock widget (from the market), and set cpu clock manually.Check performance with passmark mobile bench utility from market, OT-908 should bench at approx. 300 points at 600 MHz.And keep us up to date.Best regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
partial success

sorry for the bad quality of the image,was shot with a cheap cam.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mortisia:
@djada80

That's some really good news Djada80. Thanks for the advice about the battery problem, I will try and follow your directions and I will post the results here. Keep in mind though that I am completely ignorant (we are talking total noob here...) so this may take a while... I was wondering, is there a chance you will make a detailed guide about backing up the phone's current ROM? I tried to follow your directions about the CWMod Recovery image, but it was full of unknown words for me... If there is a GUI ADB that would also help (a LOT) :).

---------- Post added at 09:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 AM ----------

Fast update (it was easier than I thought): Ok, here are the results as requested. I don't know what the numbers mean and why some categories don't have a red number next to them, so I post everything I got in case they are helpful.

System: 248

Disk tests: 337

2D Graphics Tests: 365

3D Graphics Tests: 47

According to the Overall PassMark Comparison, the top score was 1649 from an Asus Transformet TF101. Mine was at the very bottom of the pyramid with 248 :)

When setting the CPU speed to 600MHz, it does respond faster when changing app lists etc,but for example, when I try to play Angry Birds Rio, it is still unplayable (choppy, a lot of lags, etc.). So again, thank you djada80 for the overclocking tip, it does -partially-improve the performance of the phone. Let's hope that a "lean" custom ROM will work even better!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fixxxer667:
Amazing news for the recovery, I'd jump around were I not using crutches these days :D

Got the Move as a secondary device when my Desire HD developed some motherboard issues, and while it's a delightful device for the cost, the serious lack of space and occasional lags were killing me.

Anyone tried performing a recovery from the backups made with this clockwork beta? Everything operational? Anyway I can help, let me know, I have some flashing experience with the HTC Magic and DHD.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Help me

Hi

How do I enter recovery mode? Sorry google translate :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
Very simple.Install android sdk with tools(or just the tools),install usb drivers.On the phone enable Settings->Applications->Development->USB Debugging.From the directory of android sdk/platform-tools open a command prompt and enter adb reboot recovery.Phone reboots and briefly AlcatelOnetouch logo appears.But rest assured , stock recovery is complete useless.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
Yes,i did.Restored /system a few times.Concerning the space , adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2 on a rooted phone should do the trick.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
See processes running in the background.Angry Birds Rio should run flawlessly.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mortisia:
@djada80: sent reply in PM, no need to bother everyone else with my phone problems... in any case, thank you for your interest!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fixxxer667:
erm, has the link to the recovery been pulled for some reason?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
It is because it was NOT compiled by me,but a more experienced guy ,who,interestingly does not want rom development.I am sorry for that,but the intermediate guy asked me to remove the link,so i did.Me on the other hand have far lesser knowledge on android development,very little experience,and will take weeks until i get something working.Also i will document every small successful step and post it on the forum ,starting with build environment setup,and ending with a full Cyanogen build (god help us to succeed).

I am in heavy need of a few experienced fellows who i should address to ,but big flickery nothing.So i use heuristic methods.Did you hear that the cyanogen guy will move to Samsung ? If it is true,there will be a massive withdrawal of the open community android guys...'cause there follows HTC,ZTE,LG,Motorola,SE,QuingYong,ShengZeng,FlickFu Ck,till only dust remains.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
Good news! I spoke to Sebastion, he has no problem going public with the clockwork image. He's going to post it in his blog, so we'll have a nice official link right from the author.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Someone made ​​a backup ...

Someone made ​​a backup of the original OT 908 system? Whoever is posting somewhere?

I need it.

Please do and who can fill up somewhere!

A thousand thanks

Sorry google translate help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
I can now post the link for clockworkmod 4.something for the Alcatel 908(s) / move. All thanks go to sebastian404 (twitter, modaco).

A reminder, rooting, flashing is at your own risk. You will void your warranty, and if it breaks you get to keep the pieces.

There are instructions in the link, though fastboot seems to be disabled. Also keep in mind there is currently no access to recovery mode via hardware buttons. (pwr & vol-) You must use adb reboot recovery or some app that does this.

Clockwork image can be found at

http://blog.podtwo.com/android/recovery/ClockworkMod Recovery for Alcatel ot908.html

Sebastian was also kind enough to do up a stock rom, based off my windmobile 908s.

http://blog.podtwo.com/android/rom/Alcatel ot908 Stock ROMs.html

We're on our way now folks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warrain:
Pot its price its not a bad phone, its specs are quite impressive to be honest, for a phone so cheap (cost me $0.33 with carrier contract extension for 1 year).

Pro: Cheap, average specs

Cons: Display is kinds choppy

Ive managed to root my Alcatel(CosmoteRO) move, and tried to sim unlock it (thus far unsuccessful), if anyone know a way to sim unlock it, please share.

Also i`m having problems installing the drivers on Windows 7 x64, som help in this area is also appreciated.

thanks :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
drivers

are in the zip for the alcatel tools afaik. if not look here or the 990 thread. for the sim unlock you need a unique code from your carrier.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Hi

boot.img and system.img failed :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
???

Pls be more specific
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
I sincerely encourage you to read the thread from the beginning. I assure you, you will find your answer. If not you'll be better equipped to phrase your question in a manner that provides some detail. That helps some generous soul diagnose the problem.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Wiping data/factory partition...

Writing boot partition...

Assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot")

E:Error in /sdcard/FRG82G.v63N-0-update_signed.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] k.geree:
is there any way to save the original recovery image? (for warranty purposes.. :) ) If yes, I'd create a full backup using CWM from my T-mobile branded move.

I've read through the topic, but haven't read about the partition layout. As I know these CWM recovery doesn't make any changes to the partitions in turn this silly partition layout is one of the biggest problem to this phone / user space memory.

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I assume you were trying to flash the WIND (canadian ROM) to your other branded/not fully compatible device. Can you please share the details/exact models, brands..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fixxxer667:
Cosmote Greece Alcatel OT-908

Installation completed, first backup completed successfully.

One thing I've noticed is that the "menu" capacitative button (4 squares, keytest id 158) works as the "back" button (keytest id 217) for recovery menu navigation.

Also, the +++Go Back+++ menu item is not displayed at first and then is seemingly enabled and disabled randomly while browsing the menus. The text "back menu enabled/disabled" is displayed in the background accordingly, but I have not been able to find a persistent way to toggle the menu item.

Will attempt to restore the backup when I get the time (definitely by the weekend), if successful, I can also provide a clean backup of what I think is the stock unbranded rom (no signs of Cosmote GR specific software and phone works perfectly with other carriers).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] k.geree:
I've just created a romdump via ADB.. Are these boot.img and recovery.img-s can be flashed directly with adb? because if yes, I have the solution to my problem :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Phone recovery menu! Vol up key + power + home!

ADB with how I can be flash?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] k.geree:
does anybody have a non-branded Move ROM image?

fixxxer667: can you please upload yours somewhere?

Any risks flashing 908 ROM to a Move?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] snkiz:
No one has tried yet. based on my experience so far, I'd say there's a very good chance it would work, but who knows. check my dump posted earlier and compare it to yours, that will give you a better idea.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
about uploads

guys , if it is possible, pls share ANY upload links , for the sake of information flowing freely !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
I used fastboot utility for this.Detailed info and download links here

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
snkiz said 'we are on our way '

Now this is great info ,credits go to sebastien and nevertheless snkiz.

Anyone who is bold enough and wanna try a build , check this precious link

https://github.com/sebastian404/android_device_alcatel_ot908
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] k.geree:
Do you think if it is possible to allow somehow for market to install/uninstall apps from /custpack partition? currently it is restricted, only available for root.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Still not good: (

boot.img assert failed: write_raw_image!

Romdump how do I install?

Sorry Google translate help!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] themastreM:
hi guys,

where can i unlock this phone, i`ve tried on different websites to get the unlock carrier code but i`m not having any luck. i want to use vodafone sim card not cosmote. i also have an samsung galaxy gio, that i got it unlock becouse i found info on this forum,but for alcatel nothing :) !! if someone knows how to unlock this phone please PM.

thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] k.geree:
viktor,

check if the downloaded files are not corrupted or download the again. From the error message it seems either the file is corrupt or something wrong with your device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
No,it is not.If you have a branded firmware,it is shipment policy the software bundling.The workaround is a complete phone backup(for the warranty issue),and then root the phone,remove unnecessarry *.apk's from custpack,wipe /cache and /dalvik-cache ,just to be sure,and reboot.OT908 and MOVE have the /fota and /fotaflag useless partitions,these could be freed properly to increase user available memory.Not recommanded.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
How to root fastboot mod?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
Nah,this is great.Maybe it is something you will discover,to make yourself famous.I just can give a tip : CDMA workshop , and QPST.Very risky though,and voids warranty.Software can be obtained by the usual way.

PS. CDMA Workshop is a commercial software,QPST is Qualcomm's very own service software.QPST 3.7.366 was the latest version last time i checked,with support for MSM7627 based boards.Good luck,and keep us current of any success.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] djada80:
PLS be EXPLICIT when putting up queries,'cause NO ONE can answer a question if he doesn't understand it.

Fastboot is :

1.) a boot mode of the phone , by either powering on the OT908/MOVE with PWR and Vol- pressed simultaneously or from 'adb reboot bootloader'

2.) a command line utility which works side-by-side with the ADB utility, to perform various operations on the phone via ADB at hardware level.

Root has no sense concerning fastboot mode or utility,because in fastboot mode you already have more than root access to everything.The root concept has sense only when operating system is up and running on the device.Android is a linux based operating system,the root concept has the same meaning as on linux.

Non-rooted Android means phone user has read-write-execute access restricted to user owned files only (programs installed from market,documents,media files,etc.).For your own security.

Rooted Android means phone user has administrative rights,r-w-x access unrestricted , which is unsecure,disabled by factory default.This is why gingerbreak or psneuter voids warranty,it practically hacks the kernel.Rooting makes phone vulnerable to various malicious software (if there is any for android) and network or bluetooth attacks.

Hope this helps, and best regards.

PS.someone should invent the GPS attack , or the magnetic sensor attack,or better the light sensor attack. :-)