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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marculos:
root

I had no joy just replacing the stock recovery.img. You need to replace the entire ROM from pandawill link (with new CWM recovery.img).

I replaced the entire ROM together with a new CWM recovery.img then loaded a custom ROM as an update.zip. This was the only way I could root the device. I'm not sure if its possible to root the stock ROM.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
You mean that we replace the stock rom by custom rom first, then root on the custom rom. The matter is the custom still had some error.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
find GoogleLoginService.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk etc from stock rom, and copy them into /system.app
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marculos:
You need to

1/ replace stock rom with stock rom + custom recovery.img

2/ Boot to new CWM recovery and install new custom rom as update.zip
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
If I just do this step, do I still use stock rom or custom rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
What do u want to do? If you want only recovery menu, select ONLY the "recovery" in sp flash tool and flash only that.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
Thanks so much gerstavros.

I want to root and use stock rom, not custom one. Because custom roms still have error, I'm afraid to use them.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
exactly what i did. Flash the cwm recovery menu with sp flash tool (when loading scatter file, select ONLY the recovery from down, and press download. Then connect the phone with usb without battery) (you need to install the vcom drivers, or just use snappea for autoinstalling drivers). boot into recovery, by pressing volume up and power keys, go to the second entry (it has the "SD" letters) and then flash the A690-rootBy9Sky.zip which you have copy to internal memory or sdcard. Note that root app is in chinese, but it's easy to understand the options yes/no.

Get all needed files from here-> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tfvcjr2r8qtlnr6/0hRPS6ahhc
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
I did exactly as you said then get this error.

Could you tell me what was I getting wrong?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
Common problem. Try another version of sp flash tool (i use 1222), or even try on a fresh windows installation
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
My flash tool version is 3.1222, same with you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
Try a new install, or another version. If you have antivirus, firewall etc disable them
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
Do we check "Stay Away" under "USB Debugging" in Settings/Application/Development.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
no need, but u can try
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marculos:
custom recovery

The reason I flashed the entire ROM and not just recovery is that I could not get the recovery image to upload without some kind of BROM error. It would have been easier yes but for reasons unknown I couldnt do it. The full ROMs are Lenovo ROMs so they worked fine.

If anyone cant get the recovery image to upload then the instructions I posted here do work - replace entire ROM with downloaded ROM (not custom) from pandawill forum i.e.Lenovo ROM) including the CWM recovery.img. Copy custom ROM to root of SD card and rename update.zip. Boot to new CWM recovery,all in chinese,select second option and it will load the rooted custom ROM.

If anyone wants futher detail let me know.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] breakhour:
I can't flash recovery only, it has the same error like others here. So i copy cwm image a690 original rom S012_121018 from panda's web. Also changed the checksum according to cwm image by running checksum generate.exe inside roms folder. So now i have lenovo's original rom with cwm image as recovery :D. Run flash tool, and that's it.

Setting up ext2 partition on my 4gb msd, install link2sd, configs, and now i have 1gb internal memory for apps...

Anyway, can we flash an english version cwm from recovery replacing current chinese cwm? since there are lots of flashable cwm zip here...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
Could you please share the link & step to do?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] breakhour:
Please read post #15 by marculos, all you need to root, replace recovery with cwm is all there.

The important thing is you have to replace recovery.img from a690s rom with cwm image from gerstavros’s dropbox, just copy recovery.img from here and paste to a690s rom. Also change checksum.ini by clicking checksum_generate.exe inside a690s rom folder. Then run flash tool and choose android_scatter.txt from a690 rom folder, click download. Turn off a690, remove battery, and plug it to usb cable. Flash tool will run about 3 minutes until green circle comes up. Last, boot into recovery mode by pressing vol up + power together, flash rooted rom (A690-rootBy9Sky.zip). It’s rooted now. You can get a690 rom from panda forum like me and marculos do.

Download modified cheksum.ini + cwm image here:

http://db.tt/rBHWvkZZ

Download flash rooted rom here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tfvcjr2r8qtlnr6/j86LWWOSjY/A690-rootBy9Sky.zip

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Btw, can we change mobile uncle's inside rooted rom with english version by replacing/reinstall it? Also flashing other english version of cwm by flash it?

I often use cwm for partitioning sdcard, wiping cache, dalvik, and battery stat, it's difficult using chinese cwm :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
I did successfully as breakhour said. I now have custom rom but I's not rooted yet.

A690_SO13_12105 is cutom rom, not stock one. Can I go back to stock rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] breakhour:
It is official rom from lenovo, boot image, theme, etc are original lenovk style. Just flash the last rooted rom to get rooted...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
After flash recovery, I booted into recovery mode. Then update from sd card with the file update.zip (download from "Download flash rooted rom here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tfvcjr2r8...rootBy9Sky.zip"). After successfully update, I reboot and can't find super user icon. That means it's not rooted.

Additionally, I can't use google play and incomming call automatically adds +84 ahead of the number. So it doesn't display the contact (added in my phone). I doubt that It's not a stock rom of Lenovo.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] breakhour:
Find the app with R Icon, thats superuser. Also look for mobile unclea tool, it need rooted device to be there. Its an original lenovo chinese version where the factory located. I can put link2sd which is need root access. Last, i dont busy myself to make sure it is ori or not, as it give me lotta joy using this phone now, smooth, fast, and full of apps.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ntdvn:
Thanks all. My phone is rooted now. I've found the way to have google play.

1. download & copy http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1304817/gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip to SD card.

2. boot into recovery mode, select the line means "Install zip from sd card"

3. select file downloaded (step 1)

4. reboot then google play is ready for use.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] octantcomp:
rom a690

Hello all.. yesterday i finish root with rom s012_121018 but until now i fail try to make m2sd work because when i using link2sd the internal memory decreased too (slowly but sure). i've been activated init d script and test it ok but m2sd always run in safe mode and not working.. i dont know why and have no knowledge so i guess my option is search other rom. is there anyone try this rom?

pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=117941&uk=2335146322

It is a new rom i guess (s013) but i can't find the pass for the rar. i open the link with chrome (to translate in english).

I download other rom from needrom.com/mobile/lenovo-a690-3/ but some files not there for flash tool to work properly.

thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] breakhour:
Hi all,

have u guys tried all roms @ needrom.com, i tried 1 and its dissapoint me because cache partition is small, only 4mb. i cant download any apps bigger than 4mb from playstore. Finally, back to S012 room from this thread, much cozy with good partition size for system, data, and cache.

If any of u found any rom which have more than 40mb cache partition from that site, please let me know...Thx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Holmegolud:
delete message
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuancollection:
Rom cook ICS for lenovo a690:confused:

Sent from Lenovo A690
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdpaiva:
step by step

It's a step by step based on Stancos ROM and his instructions.

I've made it for myself, in case I need it again in the future, since

I have a terrible memory.

Thank you Stancos!

1. First, go to website needrom.com/mobile/lenovo-a690-6/ and download the following files:

-DriversA690.rar (windows need to recognize the phone device)

-A690_S013_121025_BY_STANCOS.rar (Full ROM Firmware)

-SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1224.01.rar (Program to flash firmware on the phone)

-A690_root_by_stancos.zip (To Root the phone)

2. Unzip all the files downloaded, except A690_root_by_stancos.zip (no need to unzip it).

3. Remove the battery and connect your phone in a computer with an USB cable. Windows OS will ask for its drivers, so install them

manually pointing to the folder "\USB VCOM Driver\". The folder is where you just unzipped the downloaded files.

4. After driver installation, Start program Flash_tool.exe (inside the SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1224.01 folder).

5. Click on Scatter-Loading and search for the file "A690_S013_121025_BY_STANCOS\MT6575_Android_scatter.txt"

6. Click on Firmware->Upgrade and wait until a green circle appears on your computer screen.

7. Now you can unplug your phone and close the program on your computer.

8. Rename A690_root_by_stancos.zip to update.zip, and just copy it to a micro SD-CARD.

9. Put the micro SDCARD into your phone, Put the battery back, and turn it on pressing at the same time Vol + key, until Recovery Mode

Screen Appears (in Chinese unfortunately).

10. Using Vol +- to browse, select update.zip and press the bottom left key to confirm.

11. Wait a few seconds and That's it. Just restart you phone and it's rooted. Now you can download programs like Root App Delete, to remove

chinese bloatware, and other apps to manage you phone applications.

It's up to you! Good Luck!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] binhdb:
up ics

up ics
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kunjomy:
Can Someone give me a download link for lenovo a690 rootkit :)

:cowboy: please help me i cant root my lenovo a690 and give me the following instructions of how to root :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] itsmeGenelle:
error displays when trying to choose ext2 partition

I am trying to move files to ext2 partition in my SD card using link2sd. When I open the app and choose ext2, it says" Mount script cannot be created. mount: No such file or directory. ext2 may not be supported in your device".

Please help me!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ichigoberry23:
thank you very much for the detailed instructions! this is what i am really looking for :good:

but i have a problem, i am already doing the number 6 but then my computer crashed so the firmware - upgrade is not complete. i tried doing it again for the 2nd time but it won't load anymore. the percentage at the bottom of the flash tool is 0% and there's no color red, green, or yellow. i tried doing it again using another computer but it really won't load anymore. i also tried downloading the A690_S013_121025_BY_STANCOS.rar again but the flash tool is still 0%.

this message also showed up:

i also tried opening my phone and a screen pops up and it's cwm based recovery v5.0.2.7 in chinese. i can't understand a single thing. though it's almost the same as the cwm in english but with the chinese language, i think it got more choices? and even when i click one of those choices, there are more choices after.

i also tried sp flash tool v3.1222.00 but still stuck at 0%

what should i do now? can someone please help me. i really don't know what to do :(

please someone reply :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ichigoberry23:
any help please? i really need it :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gerstavros:
press download, not upgrade.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ichigoberry23:
ahh i just saw your reply now. i used firmware - upgrade but it still worked. anyway, thank you very much for the reply. :)

YESSSSSS! my phone is now rooted! thank you very much! :good: :good: 2 thumbs up! :laugh:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] itsmeGenelle:
Hello! My device is already rooted through the instructions given on this thread. But I want to use another ROM which can be found in this link needrom.com/mobile/lenovo-a690-ext2int/. How to do it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rainversion13:
How to install gapps? Even play store only.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tuancollection:
My phone rooted:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] easierwayout:
the easiest steps

honestly i'm having problems understanding everything here

-so can you guys provide the safest and easiest steps to root lenovo a690

-thanks for the help:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TheBlackerstarz:
i have lenovo a512

but i dunno where to find root part and custom rom for this fon

sorry my bad english sebd by lenovo a512
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cynter:
do we have a custom rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] just do it 786:
lenovo a690

Plz send a custom rom based on jelly bean

My phone

Lenovo a690

Mtk 6575

Android version 2.3.6

Plz...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] honaga:
you can find a lot of custom rom needrom.com just google it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gcp420:
This is how I did rooting of my Lenovo A690.

After a long trial and searching the net for various things finally this worked for me without having

to get a new ROM, CWM, and so on.

I found the "All MTK USB drivers" for windows.

Follow the instructions to install the USB driver.

I installed both PdaNet+ and Universal Android USB Driver.

Find and install Kingo Android Root.

I downloaded so many one click root programs. But the first one I tried was Kingo and it was successful. So

I did not try anything else. Others available are SuperOneClick, OneClickRoot, SRSRoot and there are many

more.

Initially the problem was because the proper driver was not installed, Kingo was not able to detect the device.

Now, once Kingo is able to detect, now it is just one click root.

Happy rooting

gcp
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gcp420:
Free Storage without installing Custom ROM

Hi Coulmax and Marculos

My only purpose to root my Lenovo A690 was to remove some stock apps so that I can free up some storage.

But now even after removing few stock apps, I don't see any increase in the storage. I don't want to put a custom ROM

still unsure if it will brick the piece. I don't want to take a chance. I could not find a way to backup the existing ROM.

I tried with ROM Toolbox Lite, but it just reboots the phone and does nothing, Tried with Root Browser to copy the

whole internal storage to SD, but nothing happens. If I could take a copy of the installed ROM, I could get back

in case of any problem.

Can you pl suggest how to increase the storage without installing any custom ROM. Also how to take

backup of existing ROM.

Thanks

GCP
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Diarmund:
I'm stuck at step 3 my PC doesn't seem to recognize the phone when I remove the battery

nothing happens when I plug the cable to the computer the sound that its connected rings then after a few seconds the sound that its disconnected rings pls help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gcp420:
Calander app broke

When I tried to move the calander storage to the SD card with the help of Link2SD in my rooted A690, the app broke and could not load any more. I tried removing all traces of the calander stock app with root browser and all, no matter what I try it is not installing back. Can anyone help me fix this.

GCP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nvdokh:
My phone reads out emails loud when s-pen is near the screen! What should I do to turn this feature off?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] georgepink:
the only time I've heard mine read anything outloud, other than caller id, which is an app I have setup, was when I inadvertently turned driving mode on-check for that in your toggles
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxxxmarkxxx:
Is it in driving mode?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nvdokh:
My driving mode is off...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Android_Fr3ak:
Have you downloaded light flow?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nvdokh:
what is light flow? i don't think so...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Android_Fr3ak:
If you don't know then you didn't download. Have you checked to make sure you have talk back mode off?

settings>accessibility>talkback>off
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nvdokh:
yes talkback is off...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] techgov8:
That is weird. I've never heard my phone talk with or without the spen.

Tap'n
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] juanaraya92679:
Affirmative its a visual impaired setting :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nh97103:
Hmm. I read of people having trouble with hovering over the screen with the s-pen and it acting like it was already touching the screen. They said hitting it against something hard fixed the issue. Try that? Lol!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] pkopalek:
This is the only thread I can find about this, so I'll revive it here.

I have car mode off

All Accessibility features off (except for my Pebble notifications), in the Talkback Accessibility, I unchecked everything (just in case) even though it's off.

Under Text-to-speech output, if I choose the 'very slow' speech rate, I can confirm that the emails are IN FACT spoken more slowly.

How do I stop this text-to-speech from happening? I can't find a visual impair setting anywhere.

Edit: I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT.

Even having Pebble on Accessibility notifications (for some reason) enables TTS features, no matter what you disable. This has been realized for other Accessibility options in Touchwiz before, so for anyone having this issue, here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36228563&postcount=9

Hopefully it's fixed in future software updates!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
Hey guyz a month ago i changed my battery from samsung cuz of a factory error so todday i receieved a message i read and my phone turned off dont know why the battery was not fully charge but at the same thing i didnt get a baterry low icon now it wont turn on even on charger pllzz is it my phone or the battery
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
keep the phone plugged in for a while .. like couple of hours.. in off condition. then try again.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpyderTracks:
What battery did you replace it with, a link would be helpful. If it was an eBay knock off, there may be a chance its a dud.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
I did and it worked thanks but my phone keeps shutting down every once in a while
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
Got it from samsung on warranty dude
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRUyIDMvCTA&feature=youtu.be

soo i uploaded this video so u can see my problem
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
Does the phone shutdown when you use some intense apps or just idle? Could be possible that the battery is not good
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
Not it just die all by it self
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
Does it even charge fine? I mean when you connect the charger does it properly charge?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
you sure its the battery? What rom are your running?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ani_k:
seems like d battery is loosing its charge very quickly .. or supply is inconsistent.. even small current drops can turn off ur note .. clean d contacts ..if u have a spare battery somewhere check with it ..if d problem persists .. take it to d service center .. unroot it first :P
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
yeah no problem with it
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
i'm running the alliance rom xxlsc beta 1.1 from the first day it was released and no problem with it
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
lol dude i dont have an extra battery so im screwed at the service center cuz its rooted
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
well there is your problem, is been reported many times...

lol good luck its a dump leak. Full of these issues. Cool to run though
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] prashantj95:
Hi there.

I want to install a custom rom.

But I've already applied the tweaks like v6 supercharger in stock rom.

Will this affect the installation of custom rom?

Are there any chances of bricking my phone?

Thank:s :D
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] KnightlyNinja:
Well it is always safe to start from stock rom to be sure that u don`t brick your phone.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] prashantj95:
It is stock.

But Tweaked!
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] menewtoroot:
chances are almost nuetral to try...

but u can try...

if anything goes wrong make sure u got odin...:)

**rooting is new for me...and i am noob to root...:D:D**
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] DEVILKOIRALA:
well acc to my experience u should flash stock rom only then flash custom rom...dont brick ure phone be safe so apply safer methods...

:)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] prashantj95:
Well

I just bricked my phone x(

I installed ics jellybean on merruk kernel and it f****** up.

Cwm doesn't work. (backup)

Says error flashing boot image.

First time i tried a custom rom and bricked

:(
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] _akash:
Wait.

From cwm go to advanced backup and restore and restote everything one by one without boot.img

you will boot in your backup with merruk kernel.

-------#####"One small step for Muffins, One Giant Leap for Muffinkind."#####---------
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] prashantj95:
Thanks.

I Already did that.... :D

And it worked xD

I just restored 'system'

Works fine.

I didn't See What other options were.

Can you please tell me.

Thanks for helping.

;)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] DEVILKOIRALA:
Told u to flash stock rom and kernel first....so next time if u are gonna try any custom rom go to stck rom and kernel first....
[LG Optimus 2x] ilooze:
Okay so I used cm10 before etc and now i'm using the latest nightly build...and the stock gingerbread camera is amazing take extremely clear pictures...but I like more cm10 than stock gingerbread rom it is faster etc...but I don't like the camera.....video recordin is perfect but pictures....not really....is there a mod or a camera app ore something to make better pictures? I don't want a camera full of features and stuff like that just an app or a mod wich is better than the stock cm10 app! Thank You!:laugh:
[LG Optimus 2x] sanjib734:
Use camera360 or ICS camera from play store.
[General Questions and Answers] mcferson:
Hi there,

According to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

i'm trying to root my Xperia U (updated to ICS manually).

But, at the Restore step, there is NO "RootMe" backup to select. So how can i root ?