yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] alepavia:
Waiting for your rom locked by dropbox... :)

I started to test, only one time the tab did not show me the error, but this installation was good even if i found this error, i think e have to make one try with factory reset... or a fresh reflash! Only the 20th + or less... ahaha.

I deleted all backup files when cleaning old tools.. :crying: But Mac address in stored in only in mp0_b001.

Also, i didn't find a simple app or software for opening bin files!! For Windows 7, right...

Now the rom seem to work good, SC v6 included like you sayd!

sorry for my bad english!

Thanks Makbro
[Android General] kestress:
probabilmente non riuscirò a risolvere il problema e mi toccherà mandarlo in assistenza...

come me penso succeda a molti altri quindi sicuramente per loro sarebbe più conveniente metterlo nel mercato direttamente con la possibilità di telefonare, anche perchè tutti quelli che lo acquisteranno, quando vedono che c'è la possibilità di metterci 2 sim, se ne chiederanno sicuramente il motivo dato che non è prevista la possibilità di fare telefonate qua!!!
[Android General] cian hackett:
Does any one know if any roms will work with the vodafone smart tab variation of this device
[Android General] makbro:
It's impossible that there is no reset button ;) I also thought the same and asked pemergency about it when I started modding...The reset button is a small white button located just below the camera on the back side (with the cover opened of course :) )

Pl see the button picture in this post of pemergency : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34754894&postcount=62

For flashing, do the following :-

1. Download the SP Flash tool Chinese ROM archive "SP_FT_A2107_Foxtrot_100"...

2. Open the "MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc.txt" file in notepad++ (not normal notepad) from the "Foxtrot 100" folder in the archive and change the line "FAT 0x924e4000" to "__NODL_FAT 0x924e4000". You can copy the "__NODL_" portion from within the file, it's there before other fields like "NVRAM"...

3. Enter SP Flash tool v3.1216.02, Load the scatter file "MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc.txt" that you changed in the step above, then press "Format" ---> "Auto Format whole NAND flash"...

4. Now keep the reset button pressed while pluggin in USB cable of device and release button after cable is connected, NAND flash would be formatted and a green circle with OK appears...Disconnect the device...

4. Then select "DA/ DL all with checksum" checkbox and press "Download"...Again, keep the reset button pressed while pluggin in USB cable of device and release button after cable is connected)...The ROM flashing takes about 13 minutes with different color bars complete 100% progress (I think 100% progress 7 times)...When the big green circle with OK appears, the ROM is flashed...

5. Press reset button and reboot device.

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All of them work, pl refer to this post : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37284208&postcount=756 :)

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[Android General] thunder141:
Any chance for getting the issue of available language for this mod solved?
[Android General] makbro:
That shouldn't be difficult, all it needs is to :-

1. Decompile "settings.apk" in APKTOOL

2. Locate settings/res/

3. Add required languages from the same file of stock ROM

4. Recompile "settings.apk"

5. Replace settings.apk in custom ROM

6. Reboot
[Android General] BBLoo:
Hello,

You did a good job.

I have read the entire thread.

Could you please upload to another server (rapidshare, hotfile) or re-upload it. The links are reached once again the limit :crying:

Best regards
[Android General] makbro:
So I am compiling "Settings.apk" with all language supports as per stock ROM (including Arabic, I remember one member asking for Arabic)...I will post these files for the Foxtrot modded ROM and Chinese modded ROM...

Sorry about the LeWa ROM, can't do it...Reason is that it's "Settings.apk" is totally customized, including display text in different fields and translations for these are not present in the standard language packs !!!

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Sure, would do it...It's just that right now I am busy adding language packs for the modded ROMs...Will find time to do it a bit later :)
[Android General] Yann68:
Makbro, you should open a topic with lenovo tab or a new category/forum. Your work is great and it's hard for others Lenovo Ideea Tab to find you...something easy to find these stuffs.

Thanks again for your work!!!...I quess you're only one who did this.
[Android General] makbro:
Thanx for your kind words but I think all the credit goes to ichigo for starting the thread, pemergency who did hard work on building the first custom ROM, Foxtrot_KZ for porting the Lenovo A750 phone ROM and finally all the Chinese guys for buliding the custom ROMs...I am just modding their ROMs to try and fix some bugs, include performance improvements and customizing/ adding language support :)

Also thanx to csns for posting a manual on ROOT + BACKUP + CWM RECOVERY for the device and garringm for posting about "V6 Supercharger" for performance improvements :)

Last but not the least, thanx to dsixda for building "Android Kitchen", a wonderful platform for cooking custom ROMs :)
[Android General] makbro:
EDIT : I have figured out what was wrong with these new "Settings.apl" files...Please disregard this post, I'll post the corrected ones after testing on my device later...Thanx
[Android General] makbro:
Reset button

Thanx a lot for a wonderfully detailed manual and files pemergency, I really appreciate you effort.

May sound a bit silly, I apologize in advance for asking this but Where can I find the "reset button" at the back of the device that you referred to in the "device formatting" section.

Have looked a lot for it without any luck.

Thanx again in advance!!!
[Android General] pemergency:
Reset button
[Android General] cognus:
good to see action on this good device.

finally getting some in USA so reviews etc coming in. Better device than many think...

I was able to work with one in retail OfficeDepot location - it is better performer than I thought, and the display specs don't do it justice - nice display.

good stable wifi where others could not connect.

I did not realize so many different iterations - going back to OD to check the tab's info and see exactly what model, firmware, etc...

keep up good work :good:
[Android General] valravn:
say, how do i crete a flashable stock rom, and verify it?

device is rooted.

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first of all, many thanks for finding this and posting a great tutorial.

I'll definitely give it a try as soon as i can. at the moment it says "rapidshare public traffic exhausted"

when i get it, is it ok with you if I mirror this on github or dropbox? with all due credits of course :good:
[Android General] pemergency:
Yes ofcourse you can. The rapidshare it was the first server for upload I remembered from the old times when I was posting tutorials for symbian users. So this is my first tutorial since 1999 :)
[Android General] makbro:
Thanks

Thanx a million pemergency !!!
[Android General] hasan2013:
links dont work

why the links to rapidshare dont work?? is there any other links for the CWM recovery ROM???? i cant download it

thanks
[Android General] Cristian.Ene:
Can anyone refresh the links? please? i get a strange error from rapidshare
[Android General] pemergency:
The links are alright, but because of to many downloads server is blocking traffic from time to time
[Android General] makbro:
All the links are fine...Since Rapidshare has put a daily download limit of 1 GB on all uploader accounts, the said error message is received...Quota is reset at 00:00 CET i.e 23:00 GMT

Question for permegency...Sorry to keep bothering you...Do I need to use some other CWM Firmware for 4GB model or the same "fat_3G_16G.img" under your CWM Recovery ROM would do ???
[Android General] hasan2013:
google apps

can u tell me where exactly did u copy the ICS Gapps package so i can do the same and install them

thanks
[Android General] Cristian.Ene:
.torrent for theese files :)

Don't forget about the password!

Password for archive:"xdadevpemergency"

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:C9DD4B8E7E2015F2E8E423B022D529A8C86A93DC&dn=Public&tr=udp%3a%2f%2ftracker.openbittorrent.com%3a80%2fannounce

Firmware

1. CWM Recovery ROM.

https://rapidshare.com/files/3358458...20Firmware.zip

2. A2107A-H v9 ROM in a zip format for install by CWM Recovery.

https://rapidshare.com/files/2410445...07A-H v9.zip

3. Google apps for google store and account sync (installation by CWM Recovery)

https://rapidshare.com/files/2713449644/gapp-ics.zip

Tools

1. SP Flash Tool for formating device NAND FLASH.

https://rapidshare.com/files/1465167...v3.1206.01.zip

2. Smarthphone Multiport for Flash the CWM REcovery ROM.

https://rapidshare.com/files/2880421...2012.05.22.zip

3. MTK Droid Tools for easy IMEI repair and easy ROOT install.

https://rapidshare.com/files/3431631...droidTools.zip
[Android General] Cristian.Ene:
Am i the stupid one or what?!

In dev host, ichi provided a file, USBVCOM driver,... and it's password protected ;)
[Android General] ichi go:
You have to copy each file to the right folder, i.e. if in gapps package the file is located in /system/app you have to copy it to /system/app in your device.

I'll try to make a script to automatize it.
[Android General] ichi go:
I thought I uploaded the file without password, sorry :)

I will update the link but meanwhile the password is : bbs.lenovomobile.com

EDIT : link of USB VCOM driver updated
[Android General] cognus:
USA -H model?

Quckie question: anyone in the USA that's found a source for the A2107A-H 3G capable model?
[Android General] makbro:
Hi guys...Have a question...Do I need to use some other Firmware for 4GB model or the same "fat_3G_16G.img" under the firmwares provided by ichi go and permegency for 16GB model would do ???

Thanx in advance !!!
[Android General] eks20:
DELETE never mind delete
[Android General] hasan2013:
thanks

thanks alot
[Android General] pemergency:
All files in a dropbox:

ROM A2107a-h v9

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36177659/A2107A-H v9.zip

CWM Firmware

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36177659/CWM Firmware.zip

GAPP files

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36177659/gapp-ics.zip

MTKdroid Tools

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36177659/MTKdroidTools.zip

SP Flash Tool

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36177659/SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1206.01.zip

SP MDT Flash Tool

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36177659/SP_MDT_src_v3.1216.02_A2012.05.22.zip
[Android General] makbro:
It will work on Original Foxtrot v100 and v101 also :)
[Android General] kellyj1978:
Just cant seem to get this to work on the Vodafone version

using SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1206.01

The error I get is:

BROM ERROR: S_FT_NEED_DOWNLOAD_ALL_FAIL (4050)

Need download all images!

The progress bar is purple and then produces the error

Tried using the boot.bat way (4.03root.zip)and i get device not found and tab reboots

I have tried to flash the recovery directly with adb but can not always get device not found. so there is a connection issue somewhere.

I have tried three sets of usb driver for the tab, however always get the same error.

Any suggestions?
[Android General] makbro:
Which device do you have (I mean 4/8/16 GB) ??? And what are you trying to flash, CWM or ROM ???

Try to use SP Flash Tool v3.1216.02...Many bugs have been fixed in it !!!

The procedure to use it is a bit different, you have to select "Format", "Download" or "Firmware Upgrade" (whatever you are doing) first, then keep the device reset button pressed while pluggin-in USB cable, then release the reset button when the cable is connected and flashing will start right away !!!
[Android General] makbro:
For ADB drivers, try the attached ones, they have worked both for -F and -H models...
[Android General] elpommy:
R: Lenovo IdeaTab a2107

On foxtrot v101 works flash player??? I have 10.3.185.360 version and doesn't work...

Inviato dal mio IdeaTab A2107A-H con Tapatalk 2
[Android General] makbro:
Install this one, it will upgrade and work !!!
[Android General] hasan2013:
it didnt work

but i just tried it on the original foxtrot v100 and it didnt work.

i pasted the "setting.apk" that you provided on system/app and reboot but it didnt work i cant even see the setting icon
[Android General] makbro:
Sorry about that, I missed a step...After copying, you need to set permissions on the new "Settings.apk" using "Root Explorer" as follows :-

I'll add this step in the original post also...
[Android General] hasan2013:
didnt work

i also change permission like this and also didnt work
[Android General] makbro:
It seems I have to incorporate these new "Settings.apk" in the ROMs after all !!!

I read this procedure in another post and hoped it would not require re-building ROMs :(
[Android General] alepavia:
Settings.apk

Makbro, me too, is'nt the last chinese rom for me?

I odexed and replaced the file but same problem, permissione settings ok, but after reboot say "application not installed", now i'm searching how to....

Also made the same things you have explained before, about build an apk, but, will winrar repack good? it can manage apk files like zips!

Weird!
[Android General] BBLoo:
Hello,

Please anyone have the original stock firmware for the european countries a2107a-h.

Could you please upload it for me or rest of us who want the original?

Many thanks
[Android General] makbro:
I am at work right now, don't have the device with me...If the warning is "application not installed" could you try installing it by clicking on the new "Settings.apk" after fixing permissions ???

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I have posted the European Stock as well, it's serial number 2. in this post : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37029947&postcount=670

Remember to read the instructions before the ROM links :)
[Android General] BBLoo:
Makbro, thanks for the quick reply, but those links don't work. I try them in the last 3 days....

Maybe you should reupload on another server :fingers-crossed:

Thanks.
[Android General] makbro:
I have figured out the problem with the "Settings.apk" files with added language support, please disregard my earlier post and files...I will post the correct files after testing on my device later...Thanx

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Yeah, the download counter resets each day at 0000 EEST and by morning, the daily quota is again exceeded :)

I really need to upload these files somewhere without traffic limits !!!
[Android General] BBLoo:
It is a good ideea with a new upload server.

Strange, I have tried last night at 00:15, at 03:00 and 07:30 in your time zone with the same error.

Thanks
[Android General] alepavia:
Settings.apk

I tryed adding the language file and install with adb or command line by "cat", even if i'm not skillful to reach the point!

It's like system does not recognize the apk, but also the original apk gave me problems! mmm... i think leave the rom in english for now.

Good work!
[Android General] makbro:
Yes you are right...Even after carefully following all steps in APKTOOL and then signing them (which I missed earlier), the recompiled "Settings.apk" do not function properly !!! I guess I'll leave this one for expert developers :)

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The ROM files are being uploaded on Dev-Host servers as I type this message...I think all 5 ROMs would be uploaded by tonight...I'll post the links as soon as they finish ;)
[Android General] thunder141:
ameer1234567890 has now made a lenovo a2107a-h patch for his onandroid backup tool, which also can be used by the online-backup nandroid gui.

Everything works with that, just recovery is not found and boot.img seems a bit to small.

But I wrote this to him to investigate in that again.

So now there is another possible method to backup our tablet without need to boot into recovery.
[Android General] makbro:
New links for ROMs

ROMs uploaded on Dev-Host server ... No bugs except USB OTG and extra Language support, sorry about that

Please remember to back-up your "/data/nvram" folder from your stock before flashing and replace after flashing these so that you all don't use wrong IMEIs, MAC addresses, Serial number etc. Also do all three wipes before flashing (data, cache and dalvik cache)...And yes, be patient cause the first boot after flashing may take up to 3 minutes...

All files posted here are to be flashed using CWM recovery with "Install zip from sdcard" option !!!

A2107A-F Stock ROM : http://d-h.st/Q4t

A2107A-H European Stock ROM : http://d-h.st/JhV

A2107A-H modded Chinese ROM : http://d-h.st/oAs

A2107A-H modded Foxtrot ROM : http://d-h.st/TSQ

A2107A-H modded Tesmart ROM : http://d-h.st/dFL

A2107A-H modded LeWa ROM : http://d-h.st/QbM

NOTES :

1. For complete power-off in LeWa modded ROM, you have to un-check "settings--->Accessibility--->Quick Boot"

2. May have to install the patch (link below) to set internal sdcard as default memory after flashing modded Foxtrot and LeWa ROMs

EXTRAS : (Credit Foxtrot_KZ)

Patch for setting external sdcard as default memory : http://d-h.st/SDL

Patch for setting internal scard as default memory : http://d-h.st/u5M
[Android General] BBLoo:
Thousand of thanks :good: for the new links.

And also for the advises. :angel:
[Android General] Yann68:
Makbro, I have a problem...after I flash Foxtrot Rom, my IMEI has gone...''Invalid IMEI'' message displaing on the lock screen

What should I do ?
[Android General] makbro:
That's why I mentioned to back-up the "/data/nvram" folder from stock ROM and replace it after flashing ROMs...It holds all the device IDs, S.Nos !!! If you have backed-up the folder, just replace it now and restart, all will be restored...

If you didn't back-up that folder from stock, you can use "MTK Droid Tools" and restore IMEIs by "Replace IMEI" option...The IMEIs are on the device box and on a sticker on the inside of the back-cover...After replacing IMEIs from MTK Droid Tools, restart device !!!
[Android General] thunder141:
What is this tesmart ROM ?
[Android General] elpommy:
R: Lenovo IdeaTab a2107

Why change this option? It's really important?

Inviato dal mio IdeaTab A2107A-H con Tapatalk 2
[Android General] makbro:
Another custom ROM posted by user "Tesmart" on the Russian Forum : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=286687&view=findpost&p=16598875

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Not important...If you want, you can change it the way you like !!!

For example, if your device is 4GB, you can set external sdcard as main memory so all apps are installed in it and you have more space since you can put a 32GB sdcard...

If you already have a 16GB device, you can set internal sdcard as main memory (As it is in default settings) since you already have much space for apps...
[Android General] BBLoo:
Finally I managed to root my device and also to install CWM Recovery The device boot in CWM Recovery.

I flash with the A2107A-H European Stock ROM.

So after applying the update from external sdcard, my device enter in this loop with choose the country code, and restart automatically, and again...

Please anybody have any ideas? Should I try different ROM?

Makbro, do you have any ideea?

Many thanks.

P.S. I have the Vodafone version device.
[Android General] elpommy:
Hi makbro, thanks for your support. There is only one modded rom with language support right? the foxtrot v101... i tried tesmart and lewa and have only english russian and 2 more strange language i remember
[Android General] Yann68:
Read the post ahead...i have the same problem and Makbro teach me how to fix.

BUT...TAKE CARE TO BACKUP "data/nvram" folder because i don't do it, and my IMEI has gone.

READ CAREFULLY !!!

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Ok. But MTK Droid Tools doesn't recognize my device. I don't know...maybe i'm too old or...:confused:
[Android General] nu!me!:
Hi...sorry to drop in...but have one question...

I'am thinking about buying LENOVO IdeaTab A2107A and was wondering is it posibile to connect external USB DAC to it ?

If not, is there any info will it be ablie in the future ?

(I have search google but it didn't come up with any result)

tnx
[Android General] BBLoo:
Hello,

Before flashing I have backed up my NVRAM folder.

But my device enter in this loop with choose country.

If my device will boot, I will replace back that folder.

There is a method for replacing that folder if the device don't boot?

Thank you
[Android General] makbro:
You must have done something wrong while Flashing CWM Recovery, your device is in factory mode...I don't know how to recover the current ROM from that...

However, you can download either "SP_Foxtrot_V100" or the SP Flash Tool version of Chinese ROM "A2107A-H_S121_120525"... Use SP Flash Tool v3.1216.02 and flash any of these ROMs...Your device will become operational again... Procedure is in this post of mine : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37294595&postcount=759

In case of Chinese ROM, you would need to flash CWM recovery again as it has stock recovery...In case of SP_Foxtrot_v100, you won't need to flash CWM again...Then you can flash any custom ROM from CWM :)

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Please try to install correct drivers, MTK Droid Tool will recognize your device...Drivers are here : http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1687237&d=1359489123

Also check to see if the USB connection mode is "MTP device" NOT USB mode...

You can do this when you plug-in USB cable in the computer, you will get a notification of "Connected as...." in the status bar at the bottom, If it is "Connected as Media Device", you are OK...If it is "Connected as USB" you need to click on it and select "MTP Device"...

Also, your "USB Debugging" should be checked in "Settings--->Developer Options"

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The boot loop is not because of nvram, I have replied to your earlier post, pl read that :)
[Android General] BBLoo:
Thank you Makbro.

I will try the recovery from that post.

One more question.

Should I try with european ROM or it is mandatory with the chinese ROM.

Thanks.
[Android General] makbro:
The SP FLASH TOOL version of Chinese OR Foxtrot v100 ROM...not the CWM flashable ones !!!

SP Chinese : http://dl01.chinapader.com/ROM/A2107A_H_S121_120525.zip (Password to unzip "bbs.lenovomobile.com")

SP Foxtrot v100 : http://narod.ru/disk/64555789001.e729d57b788ab44ce6b6d92943a1bd23/SP_FT_A2107_Foxtrot_100.rar.html
[Android General] BBLoo:
I have read the above post, and I have some question.

In SP Flash what check-box should I mark for flashing that version of ROM.

What check-box should I thick.

Where do I put the china ROM? How I upload new ROM with Flash Tool?

Please help. I don't what should I do.
[Android General] makbro:
All the steps are listed (Step 1 to Step 6 in the above post of mine you referred)...I have also given you the links to Flash Tool versions of the ROMs, choose any one of them...Put the ROM anywhere in your PC, Flash tool ROMs are flashed using the SP Flash Tool thru PC...Use the Flash tool version and procedure as I posted above, I don't know how to make it any more simple...Sorry