yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] manwithmanypiercings:
as long as it was the stock one that should work. I'll try it lol.

The worst I can do is not be able to install the OTA and still be in the same place I am now.
[Android General] makbro:
It's not Stock one, from LeWa...I have attached the archive with this post, give it a shot ;)
[Android General] makbro:
And with this one, I have attached the desk clock from my Stock back-up...Cheers :)
[Android General] manwithmanypiercings:
You are awesome. I'm trying the LeWa one first.

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and.... It looks like I'll need a stock backup to flash. It didn't do anything for me lol
[Android General] Ultimawar:
Does anyone know what exactly this OTA update does?

I'm downloading A2107-F_S484_121211_TO_A2107A-F_S486_130221.

EDIT: Installed it, Android version is now 4.0.3-A2107-A-F_S486_130221.

I can't see any major differences. All the bloat is still there.No changes to the ever useless IdeaDesktop launcher. And still no Contacts or People app.
[Android General] Camborg80-Trey:
Hey guys. Sorry I've been away.

Here's the thing. Even IF I do check the box, the backup button does NOT become un-grey. I can't select it, regardless of what checkboxes are checked or not.

I already got the gscript backup...mtk is the last one I need. Can't figure out how to un-grey backup button so I can create one :(
[Android General] makbro:
Will look into it...In the mean time, here's what you can do right now to try and recover your old device...

1. In the Gscript back-up that you have created, there would be a sub-folder namded "BDRS--------" (dashes being the date and time back-up was created)...

2. Copy this complete folder to the old device in "/mnt/sdcard2/clockworkmod/backup" folder (this is your external sdcard)...(Of course if old device is not bootable, you can do this using new device or via PC)...

3. Now boot into CWM recovery, do all 3 wipes and use "Restore" option to install this back-up of new device on the older device...

Hopefully this would recover your old device :)
[Android General] Camborg80-Trey:
Well, I copied the folder over completely into the cockworkmod/backup folder. Did all three wipes, chose the folder as the backup source...

And I get an "Error while restoring /system!" message.

-_-

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Another small update...

So I attempted to do an advanced restore and restore everything individually - cache, data, etc. all restore successfully. The only one that is not is the /system one.

Perhaps this might be the issue? :/
[Android General] makbro:
Yes...this is definitely the issue !!!

Next is to upload your "boot.img" and "system.ext4.tar" from this BDRS back-up and send me the link, I'll cook a .zip from it and you can try that as "Install zip from sdcard in CWM"...If that fails too then the only option left would be to form a Flash tool ROM from your Gscript back-up !!!
[Android General] syserr:
Hey, thanks for the information! I'd be interested to hear from any others that have a different model ID/#. I went to a local AT&T store in the USA and they don't have them in stock. Customer Support at AT&T can't tell me the Model ID/#. :(
[Android General] manwithmanypiercings:
Can you manage to make a full backup of your device? I'm in need of one.
[Android General] syserr:
I ordered an A2107A from AT&T. I'm crossing my fingers that is a regular "A2107A-H" that will have an FM Tuner.

I will report back here the model #/ID.
[Android General] Camborg80-Trey:
Will do tonight after work when I get home!
[Android General] manwithmanypiercings:
Can you hit me up with a copy of the CWM flashable folder?
[Android General] robk2544:
I see no noticeable changes except difficulty in some apps (FX, Root Explorer) being granted root access. Superuser shows "allow" but apps don't work.

Rob
[Android General] Full Battery:
Bluetooth Problem

Hello makbro,

I'm the on for the Smartwatch issue.

I realised that the problem is with every bluetooth device.

I need to re-pair with every bluetooth device.

someone talked about that the MacAddress and bluetooth address is changing at every boot.

He said that the reason was that he didn't backup NVARM folder.

He solved the problem by returning back to stock and backup nvarm.

Is there another solution?

If no, could you give me the link and the steps to get back to stock so I can fix the problem?

We all appreciate your efforts and care.
[Android General] makbro:
You can get back to stock ROM but if you haven't backed-up your own OR haven't got the "/data/nvram" folder, the problem would still remain as you would not revert back to your IMEIs, MAC addresses and Device IDs...

If you have any type of back-up of your device with Stock ROM (CWM or GScript or MTK Droid tools), the nvram folder can be extracted from it...

If you have the A2107A-H and want to install Stock ROM anyway, I have posted it here : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37570061&postcount=868...

I have also posted the steps to install ROM thru SP Flash Tool here : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37660076&postcount=890
[Android General] xkikinx:
Md5 mismatch

Hi Makbro, I tried installing via restore through CWM but I got a md5 mismatch :(

Can you help me out please, thank you so much.
[Android General] Full Battery:
So, I don't care if I restore my old mac or restore another one

if I have a NVARM backup of another device will it solve the problem?
[Android General] Camborg80-Trey:
I'll do you one better - I'm uploading the ENTIRE Folder (the files you seek are in the BDRS folder, of course).

I can try to make a flash tool ROM tonight if you have instructions but I might not be able to. Since you got the whole folder now (I will PM you the link), you got whatever I have :)
[Android General] makbro:
MD5 mismatch occurs when you modify any of the archives in the back-up...You need to delete the file "nandroid.md5" and generate another one for the folder...I think someone has already posted the commands to generate a valid md5 checksum in this thread :)

Just generate a new checksum and then you'll be able to RESTORE :)

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Yes it would...Later, you should use "MTK Droid Tools" to restore your actual IMEI numbers at least (written on the box as well as on a sticker on the inside of the back camer-cover of the device) cause not doing that can land you into trouble, it's illegal to change IMEI ;)
[Android General] cian hackett:
Not rooted anymore

Just flashed LeWa rom i like it but it seems im no longer rooted making it useless to me. Is there a way to fix this i have no access to a windows pc so rooting it again wil be a pain from osx
[Android General] Full Battery:
searching for NVARM backup

Could anyone make me a favor uploading a NVARM back up from stock to solve my Bluetooth problem?
[Android General] makbro:
All the LeWa ROMs (Original, custom and my modded one) are rooted, just reconfirmed from "boot.img" ...

Do you see "Superuser" app in the app drawer ???

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Got the folder...It seems that Firmware has been upgraded cause the "/system" folder is mounted at "mmcblk0p7" instead of "mmcblk0p6" and "/fac" has taken it's place...That's not good news :(

Anyway, I am cooking the CWM installable .zip right now, will upload in a couple of hrs !!!
[Android General] Velial39:
Firmware restore to "factory settings"

Option for versions with 4GB.Created by FoxtrotKZ & Linerty

SP_Flash_Tool_A2107_ClearSky4Gb_20.02.2013.rar (525.0 MB)

https://mega.co.nz/#!ep5VzaRA!C7UAo_Ol0aF6vunmoXGmnX1sD-tEQrP6MJTmdHyPHrE
[Android General] alen.h:
Load DA fille Error

Now i recived message "Load DA file error" :(:(

?? any suggestions

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When I open this program I recived "Load DA file C:\SP_MDT\MTK_AllIOne_DA.bin error :(

???:(
[Android General] pemergency:
Yes' download different vrsion of mdt download project. The one you have is the version from my PC with my settings and my file path...

Try this one http://199.91.154.10/zp2jczkkajsg/1ycvu9ywv7vjnhv/SP_MDT+software+fot+flashing.rar
[Android General] hasan2013:
When u plug ur device to pc does it recognize it? Or it keep conecting and disconecting?
[Android General] alen.h:
pemergency : Ok Thank You , I will try that version :)

Hasan : NOT recognize, keep conecting and disconecting all time

??

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: NOT recognize, keep conecting and disconecting all time:confused:
[Android General] pemergency:
I will advise you last time pls install adb sdk drivers

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If you still have a problem I can help you out by doing this for you, If you living in a London ofcourse, otherwise you can send device to me by insured delivery' or just contact with lenovo service...
[Android General] hasan2013:
Ok thanks alot, i tried doing the process with other pc installed with adb and the formating process passed but still have the secound process which is i opend the smartphone multiport and then pressed the scatter file and then choosed the file mt6575_android _scatter_emmc.txt and then clicked on both sel all and then start all, but then it keep running on all ports except one said error and the others are running with nothing. Can u help me with this plz. Last request

Thanks
[Android General] alen.h:
Thank for You advice and fast answer :) , I will try with adb sdk driver
[Android General] hasan2013:
Ok try doing the process from the start in another pc with driver installed and it should work

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I did the step 2 and then i tried to on the device but still cannot
[Android General] pemergency:
no lenovo logo on a screen? Did you tuck the bootloader option in a program?
[Android General] hasan2013:
No i tuck the format whole flash
[Android General] pemergency:
Hehe yes and after that you need to install firmware, without that you will have nothing inside your device. I wrote a manual, you should find it somewhere in this topic

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Your device shouldt be connected before you press "start all". Press "start all", connect device and press reset on device. Should work without any problem

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I see as you have a lots problems with this simple steps, so I will made a youtube video tutorial tomorrow if you wish?
[Android General] hasan2013:
That would be better thanks alot
[Android General] makbro:
Model applicability

Question from pemergency...Would the same CWM Recovery ROM and Firmware work for 4 GB model too ???

Thanx in advance !!!
[Android General] pemergency:
I have no idea...
[Android General] makbro:
Run the Smartphone Multiport Download Tool ----> click "File" ----> "Open Download Agent File" ----> provide the correct path of the file "MTK_AllIOne_DA.bin" where it is saved on your computer...That should take care of this particular problem !!!
[Android General] alen.h:
Yes! I solved that Thx makbro :good: but now I have this

:confused:
[Android General] makbro:
U r welcome...Do the same for the first field "Data source file" i.e click on "Factory database" tab in the tool----> then click on "Setup data source file" ----> select file "MTK_DATABASE.mdb" where it is saved on ur PC and save it...Also confirm that under "Option"..."Enable DA download all" is selected.

Hope this solves the problem !!!
[Android General] valravn:
thanks for your support, but still no cigar over here.

maybe it just wont work with win8..

this is my photo footage. i think i tripplechecked everything

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f7xiub134hf8dog/-BfYgwD_Y4/a2107
[Android General] pemergency:
Ok I see your problem, you choose a DA file from SP Flash Tool but you should choose one from SP MDT folder ;)
[Android General] alen.h:
Yes and thx again :)... but and now i have this error
[Android General] makbro:
Thanx a lot for the efforts :)
[Android General] Velial39:
As there was time filled in on MEGA.Me this hosting of +50 gigabytes on storage files was pleasant.:good:
[Android General] Camborg80-Trey:
Just wanted to let all the F model users know me and makbro are working on getting a flashable stock rom! We're still at it. Hold tight ;)
[Android General] degsie:
A CWM flashable stock rom for the -F variant (A2107A-F_S484_121211.zip) was posted some time ago. Is this something different?
[Android General] makbro:
Did you try the ROM I sent you this morning ???

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That particular ROM was not working for some members who had run into device boot issues, so we are working on another one for them specifically :)
[Android General] raven1978:
Hey makbro,

I've been following this thread for sometime awaiting the a2107-f rom you guys have been working on. If you can pm me a link for the one you cooked i can try to flash it on my device in the morning
[Android General] 4henri2all:
lost Imei's

Hello guys,

Because of a crash I had to re-install my A2107a-H with the A2107A-H_LeWa_MAK.

Now i have to reinstall the IMEI's but whatever I try, MTK Droid Root & Tool cannot connect to my tab.

Untill now MTK found always my tab, it took always some time but after a while it showed all the information.

Is this the only way to restore the both Imei's, or is there another way?

If this is the only way what is wrong or what am I doing wrong?

Thanks for the advice.

( i have also copied the dir NVRAM that i made earlier to \data, but that did not give me the IMEI's back.)
[Android General] makbro:
Once you connect the cable to device and PC, open the status window via a swipe down on home screen and turn on "USB Storage" by clicking on the button on it's right...Once it's on, MTK would connect to your device :)

EDIT : And after you restore IMEI by any method (copy nvram folder or replace using MTK Droid Tools), the device needs a restart !!!

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I'll upload and post the A2107A-F stock ROM I cooked based on stock back-up from Camborg80-Trey by tomorrow morning (EEST) :)
[Android General] raven1978:
Ok, so this is what i get when i use CWM Install zip from sdcard.

Installing update...

e:error in /sdcard/a2107a-f_s483_12115.zip

(status 6)

installation aborted

Any ideas?
[Android General] makbro:
Oh God...that's my fault, I just checked and found out that I uploaded the wrong ROM !!!

I'll upload the correct one and update the links...Sorry for that !!!
[Android General] lenovoa2107h:
new to rooting

Guys this thread is growing like mushroom really interesting work you are doing... i just bought Lenovo a2107h from Dubai and want to use it as phone. I read all the pages of this thread (119 pages) but i am lost now and feel can not do it

please can some one put up a link to a zip/rar file containing everything (step wise user guide, tools, roms) that is required to be done to use tablet as phone?

I am planning to create a video guide (with voice instructions) for people like me and that is in English :)

please help
[Android General] raven1978:
Lol, no worries man. We all appreciate what you are doing for us;)
[Android General] makbro:
Root, back-up and CWM installation guide (use UPDATE 3 part for CWM) is here (courtesy csns) : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35369121&postcount=1

After that, I've posted all modded ROMs here (along with a short procedure) : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37409096&postcount=800

Happy modding :)
[Android General] lenovoa2107h:
Thanks for a prompt reply.. i am starting video shooting first thing tomorrow...cheers
[Android General] degsie:
Hmm, looks like that rom is not truly stock alright! There is a new OTA update available for the A-F model but it fails to install due to a verification test on that rom. Hopefully the new stock A-F rom the guys here are working on is more truly 'stock'.
[Android General] pour:elle:
Here is the detailed procedure, the original post :

http://www.xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37660076&postcount=890

We look forward to your video for tomorrow, and I hope it will be just as detailed as our dear makbro procedure, thanks to you two and others, nobody will damage the lenovo a2107a-h which I call the black tulip, because it is really so rare to find a device as atypical, the only one dual sim tablet in the world!

Good luck!
[Android General] makbro:
Please remember that the above procedure is for SP Flash Tool version ROMs and this post is specific to installing the Stock ROM, however, same procedure applies to install any other SP Flash Tool ROMs as well :)

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Here's the link to the rooted stock ROM A2107A-F_S483_121115...I hope I've uploaded the correct one this time ;)

http://d-h.st/Q4t
[Android General] xkikinx:
STOCK ROM with 3G

Hi everybody, First I wanna thank MAkbro for the support you ve been giving us :)

Well, Finally I could get this rom working on our device. Here are some characteristics.

- A2107 - H

- This is stock Peruvian rom with android 4.0.4.

- No radio or gsm call.

- Hspda + connection.

- Everything works.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7GfOI4OdhDEYzliWWhhSklhckU/edit?usp=sharing

To flash use the tool inside the zip, it is the well known sp flash.

Note: when you select the scatter file some imgs don't load so you have to do it manually. Then click on format everything and finally on download :)

Hope it works!
[Android General] D1358531:
I assume this is for the -H and not the -F?
[Android General] xkikinx:
Sorry I didn't mention it before. And yes you are right it is for a2107 - H model.
[Android General] FoxtrotKZ:
Good day.

Nice to see that my work pleases you.

:cool:
[Android General] makbro:
Your work is amazing and pure genius...It's what has inspired all the work we have done in this thread and we have duly mentioned and used your name whenever using it...Most of the custom ROMs we have here are due to your work and your forum 4PDA :)

Thanx a million from all benefactors of your work !!!
[Android General] degsie:
Can this be installed with CWM? Thanks.
[Android General] makbro:
Yeah its "Install zip from sdcard" type ROM under CWM :)
[Android General] Herrthegeek:
What SP based ROM/Recovery combination do I need to use to get this to successfully flash via CWR? I still have a reboot loop with my current setup??

Thanks in advance!!!!!
[Android General] makbro:
The ROM I posted today (http://d-h.st/Q4t) is cooked from Stock back-up of A2107A-F done by Camborg80-Trey...It has to be installed thru CWM option "install zip from sdcard" after the usual 3 wipes (data, cache and dalvik cache)...The ROM has been verified by raven1978 to be working : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38776748&postcount=1198

As for the SP Flash Tools one, at least I don't have a verified working SP Flash Tool based ROM for the -F yet !!!
[Android General] lenovoa2107h:
stuck on first step installing USB VCOM Drivers

Hello people,

I am stuck on first step - USB VCOM Drivers installation. LOL

I am on win7 machine, downloaded USB VCOM Drivers drivers, set connect as media device but in device manager it is showing unknown device.. tried updating drivers with downloaded one... no luck..

unfortunately, links in older post of guide to install USB VCOM Drivers are expired

what i am doing wrong here?

Also please correct my seq of activities for unlocking tab for making calls.

1 Install USB VCOM Drivers

2. Root only

3. Install titanium backup and back-up only user apps

4 CWM installation and Back up stock rom

5 Follow Update 3 from http://xdaforums.com/show...21&postcount=1

6 Mod using A2107A-H_LeWa_MAK.zip from http://xdaforums.com/show...&postcount=800
[Android General] degsie:
Interestingly, I flashed the A2107A-F_S483_121115 rom as I was having verification problems with an OTA update just released from lenovo which was available from the A2107A-F_S484_121211 flashed rom. While the S483_121115 rom appears to be older, I no longer get the option to update via OTA as the tablet is telling me that my s/w is up to date! Go figure.
[Android General] makbro:
The sequence is correct except that in step 4, you have to install CWM recovery using the UPDATE 3 procedure that you list in your step 5... Then install GScript Lite and then create back-ups :)

About installation of USB VCOM drivers, here's what you need to do :-

1. Download and extract the "USB VCOM Drivers" from here : http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1717500&d=1360494240

2. Download the "How to install ADB Drivers.doc" here : http://xdaforums.com/atta...1&d=1360494240 and read it carefully...It will guide you how to install the drivers downloaded in step 1...

3. Install the drivers as per procedure described in the document in step 2...
[Android General] ssenemosewa:
That's very weird. I wonder what criteria the tablet checks to determine whether it's up to date.

I'm having problems with the latest OTA update (A2107A-F_S486_130221): It simply will not install. The previous OTA update (A2107A-F_S484_121211) worked just fine (lost root, but easily reapplied it afterward). Original firmware was A2107A-F_S480_120827.
[Android General] makbro:
Sometimes OTA updates have bugs so the latest firmware is reverted...That happened with our A2107A-H also where "_S345_121111" was offered and then reverted back to "_S341_120921" due to some bugs (refer to this post : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35413806&postcount=1...May be that's what happened here as well !!!

The good thing is it's not failing verification now :)
[Android General] lenovoa2107h:
USB VCOM drivers OK but install CWM recovery using the UPDATE 3 failed

Thanks chief. Now USB drivers are OK.

But install CWM recovery using the UPDATE 3 failed ! attaching screenshots.

1. Error window

2 Flashtool status

Please Help !
[Android General] FoxtrotKZ:
I wonder why there all use CWM?

TWRP recovery better. http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/529-recovery-twr-для-a2107/

Only they backups are not compatible.

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Here you can see the firmware http://lenovo-forums.ru/forum/92-ideatab-a2107/
[Android General] degsie:
So, now that I have A2107A-F_S483_121115 flashed, rooted and CWM installed, I am going to sell on my tablet :fingers-crossed: Is there a way to remove root and remove CWM as a buyer might be a bit iffy about somebody having 'modded' the tablet. So, no root and stock recovery, can it be done easily?
[Android General] lenovoa2107h:
chief i have already gone ahead and did rooting. but stuck on Update 3 step. Eagerly waiting for solution. I am totally new to these all procedures so I would not able to rollback anything (unless directed)

thanks always
[Android General] makbro:
The other way is to install "mobile uncle tools" app (step 3 of http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35369121&postcount=1) and then use the app to replace the stock recovery with the "recovery_CWMR_5504" file in the "A2107-easy_CWM" folder that you are using under Flash Tool !!!

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Yes, follow the un-rooting procedure here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=900875...

To uninstall CWM, use either Flash Tool OR Mobile Uncle Tools app to replace recovery with Stock Recovery also available in the OTA update/ un-rooted stock back-up you'll use to un-root...

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All of the -F device holders using A2107A-F_S483_121115 ROM that I posted, please thank Camborg80-Trey, it's his back-up from which I cooked this ROM :)