yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shawn1110:
thanks

I am a noob but I just wanted to add some incite in case anyone is having the same problem I had my version is the V768v1.0.0B20 (family Mobile) and I followed the instructions 5 times step by step and it wouldn't work for me now don't get me wrong he did an excellent job and it works great now. On the 0b20 he says factory reset but I found this method to work for me step1 factory reset. step 2 reboot. step 3 this is were I changed things I then downloaded SuperUser and Rootcheck then downloaded link(Awsome link I must say) and moved to sd step 4 power off and reboot entering recovery. now dont factory reset agian just download update from sd when done reboot and walla his zip works perfect for the 0b20 version. just to make it easier on the eyes

1- Factory reset

2- Reboot

3- Download SuperUser and RootChecker

4- Download Zip file

5- Power off

6- Reboot Recovery (in description above)

7- Update using sd zip file

8- Reboot

9- Download Busy Box and Link2SD

10 walla your rooted

Thanks again for the Zip works great

And I am also NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING NEGATIVE THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DEVICE
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Dude you didn't change anything. if you read before you started then you would see that before I rooted from recovery I installed superuser. Reread the part that you quoted me. The others are not good to download until afterwards. ESPECIALLY, if you are going to partition an sdcard. Link2SD needs to be opened AFTER you partition the card and put it in your phone. Otherwise, you are just creating more work for yourself. If you follow the steps then you would have gotten stuck on step 4, factory reset and then the steps would work.

STILL, I am glad it worked for you. I listed the order this way for a reason. Not every version needs to factory reset.

Sent from my LIQUIDSMOOTH SGH-T989
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I believe the kernel shouldn't be too hard. Someone came up with a custom kernel for the merit. Roms really aren't that necessary for this phone as the processor and memory suck. Custom recovery (CWM or TWRP)- for backing up and some simple tweaks to the stock Rom are what we need. The bootloader needs to be unlocked for this, I believe. That is the job of a custom kernel?

What can you help dev. I am NOT a dev, I simply got VERY, VERY lucky. The update.zip was created by JCASE, for use with the ZTE MERIT.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I've got one developer on board to help me with the bootloader. Still seeking devs that have a lot of experience with bootloaders, kernels and rom tweaks. If you don't want to do the work, point me to a few tutorials and I will learn the processes.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmasfumao:
It had stock firmware. bought it, got OTA update pop up, did it and when rebooting, stuck in the screen. took it to Tmobile and not even a replacemnet they would give me. was not rooted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Try this.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
It didn't do anything but erase my data from my phone. I'm still stuck at the green android
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TimelesslyPrecise:
Root works great, just bought a b19, rooted perfect with the attached zip. Didn't factory reset, but who knows may or may not need to.. lol

Thanks again!!

Sent from my rooted ZTE V768
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jimsboyce:
Easiest root I have ever done…. Thank You so much for the Concord root. I might keep it now.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
JCASE NEEDS CREDIT FOR THE ROOT ZIP. I TRIED it on the concord. It was made for the ZTE merit from straight talk.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I UPDATED Step 11 of Rooting. I edited

sayhellotwoheaven's

Tutorial to work with our phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
don't forget to go thank jcase for his update.zip!!:d
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
Hello everyone...

I successfully rooted the phone. Later, I wanted to factory reset my phone and I did that. Now the problem is that I get a force close error on the Android setup wizard and I just see a blank screen. I'm not able to use the launcher or access any of the settings. I tried factory resetting my phone multiple times but its not working

Can somebody please help?

Thanks..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Go back to page 8 and try this post:

Do not type anything else!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
If this does not work try to reflash the update.zip file. It might be because of SU being on the phone or the security holes used to root the phone. I do not know much about this as I am not a DEV. I EXPERIMENTED, At a risk of bricking my sons phone.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Did you remove the stock launcher (the one that came with the phone) before you did a factory reset? If you did, I can help because this happened this has happened to me before and I fixed it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Did you get it fixed on the concord? How would you get the stock launcher, if he did this, to have him reinstall it?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
@fathertomany

I tried the fastboot method and also reflashed the update.zip file but to no avail. The setup wizard is force closing :(

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I did not remove the stock launcher but I did remove much of the bloatware and moved a few system apps to my sdcard. I guess this is the problem

Can you please tell me how you fixed it?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Before I do that I need to know what bloatware and system apps you moved to your phones sdcard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
First, system apps should be left alone.

Second try this if you can and move the system apps back to the REAL internal memory :

how-to-reboot-your-android-phone-or-tablet-into-safe-mode

You can also try this:

Run a diagnostic on it by getting the phone into Fastboot mode (instructions a few threads back), then tapping *#301# into the keypad that pops up in Fastboot. You should see a list of options of which one should be to test the MicroSD..

IF THIS CODE WORKS.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TimelesslyPrecise:
After ROot Apps cleanup, and boot/shutdown animation/sound removal

Check it out

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40412475#post40412475

perhaps someone can try and provide feedback on their experience..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Release

Here I am posting a batch file that will do multiple things:

1. Walk you through rooting your T-Mobile Concord. Dont worry about downloading the update.zip it does it all for you

2. Installs Superuser

3. Removal Menu where you can decide what you want removed
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
I don't remember exactly what apps i did remove, but i started getting into problems once i uninstalled the Google Play Store because installing it later didn't work for me and then i decided to factory reset my phone. Now when my phone starts, it just force closes on the setup wizard screen and I can't see the home screen nor the phone settings.

Please tell me how you fixed your problem.

Does anyone have the stock ROM that I can directly flash and solve this problem once and for all?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
It won't be available until we can get help on a custom recovery. Google play stories needed. Why would you uninstall it?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Got woken up to tornadoes sirens. SOUTH OF JOPLIN, MO. Where the, nearly, mile wide tornadoes hit on MAY 22 2012.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Try copying all the apps in the attached zip into your /system/app/ folder then reboot and tell me what happens

http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/412271/backuapps-zip.html

Yea we have been having tornadoes and thunderstorms where I live as well
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
I uninstalled it because I wasn't able to move it to the sdcard so I thought about downloading the APK and then installing the app and then moving it to the sdcard. The installation and the move went ahead, but Play Store would always force close. This prompted me to factory format my phone.

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Thanks.

But how do I copy these apps to my /system/app folder? I can't access my phone's menu hence I can't install a file manager app to move the files. Can I do this via ADB?

Thanks again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Okay here I attached a launcher just download it to a location then your gonna go through adb to install it then reboot and see if it lets you use it

adb install pathtoapk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
How do I install it using ADB? Can you please guide?

The problem is that ADB wouldn't work until ANdroid debugging is enabled on my phone and I can't do that because I can't access the phone settings menu.

Please help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
You might want to try wiping user data and cache, if possible from recovery. If that doesn't help, try to find the apps apk files that you deleted for your version of Android and get them reinstalled, some how.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Try hooking your phone up to your computer and using kies, select emergency firmware recovery.

Google your crash that you get. A large amount of people are having your issue. In fastboot mode, use fastboot command by right clicking in your ADB folder and select open command prompt then type fastboot and hit enter. type help. It will list acceptable commands. In recovery, wipe what you can and factory reset.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
I did try that as you mentioned in one of your previous posts by using the fastboot -w command but its still the same. The only change now is that my phone got network locked again :S

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Will kies work with this phone?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Sorry was thinking about Samsung. I do not think so. The network lock should be easy to fix in settings. Did you try recovery modes factory reset? May be different than using from the settings on the phone?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
Yes I've tried the recovery mode's factory reset many times but to no avail.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Find someone who can make you an update.zip that will install a launcher for you. Then flash it same way you did to root your phone
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
I've tried creating a flashable update.zip containing the launcher but everytime i try to install it, it fails...

Can I request you to please make one for me if its okay?

Thanks very much
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Issue is fixed :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
[MENTION=3639213]conting[/MENTION]ency

Could I get the zip you used? What files did you put in it? Could you add more detail, for the community? I know the zip was made for his particular problem. He is up and running now?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] juzerali:
[MENTION=3639213]conting[/MENTION]ency

Thanks again for helping me out

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Yes the issue is solved.

He packed a launcher and root binaries in a signed update.zip and once I flashed it, my problem was solved. Props to [MENTION=3639213]conting[/MENTION]ency!

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Works like a charm!

Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bkool96:
Any word on a custom recovery? I'm hoping there will be a zip and IMG version so I can try to fix my phone using fastboot
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
none yet
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Gocougars:
I did it!

Thank you SOOOOO Much for these instructions, I was able to root the T-Mobile Concord in no time, I really appreciate the help, for some reason this phone is really hard to get root information. Everything I installed was from the google play store, except for the update.zip, I have never rooted a phone before, but now I have with your help. I am just wondering is it safe to use the update.zip, meaning is there any malicious code I don't know about it? Also are the apps mentioned in this article from google play store safe to use? I'm assuming yes, since it is from google play store, but your inputs would be appreciate it. I just want to bring awareness that not all apps out there are safe to use. thank you.

Also one last note I have - 2.3.7 BUILD V768V1.0.0B19 and a factory reset was needed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] oloung1:
i just did, had to complete a factory reset and root checker ran for 5+minutes before it confirmed root :)

has anyone successfully removed the facebook app? hopefully thats not tied to the android system?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
At this time: the things that are completely tied are things like google ANYTHING, contacts calenders, Android Anything, etc...

You can use link2SD to convert facebook to a user app. I do not believe that it is tied to the system in that way. If you think about it, when you do a factory reset, what does the setup wizard help you set up. Facebook is considered bloatware, IMO.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
These apps are COMPLETELY safe to use. They are created by devs from this site. You can, also, find apps in these forums that are not on google play for one reason or another. E.G music searcher. Safe app that was removed from google play. The update.zip is a series of steps that you could perform on your own using a LONG method through ADB the only thing it does is root the phone ( unlocks access to the ENTIRE phone. The other programs are explained in the OP.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kiuvi583:
Help

Hello i have ZTE concord

Model: ZTE V768

Android Version: 2.3.7

Baseband Version: Pascal IIB01.V0.0.1

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7+ZTE-KERNEL@DROID #6

Build Number: V768V1.0.0B19

First problem i can't access recovery do factory reset done i have access.

My still problem is when try to install the update.zip file device give me a error E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)

my external SD card work perfect.

I try to use the concord tool but have the same problem and error now i will try to wipe the sd card so help....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
First question, is the SD card new? Might try formatting it on the computer and use fat32 for anything over a 4 gig card. Use fat for 4 gigs and under. If that doesn't work, just keep trying to insert and eject the SD card?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
What is good? You should not go around posting one word posts

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xingkongyuyi:
Sorry, I didn't mean anything bad... Just feel good, top it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I knew it wasn't bad. Lol. :D just give a little more detail. For example: this tutorial is good and easy to follow. If you leave a lot of one word posts, the mods might start deleting all of them.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MasterBro2:
update.zip

Hello, I am sorry to bother you with such a question; however, it doesn't not seem as if I can download your zip file to begin the rooting of my phone... any suggestions?? Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I don't understand why you can't but here is another link.

http://db.tt/06KjlxLS

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MasterBro2:
Thank you

Thank you, I am able to download it from the link, and I forgot but I have the V768V1.0.0B19
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
I can post it later. For some reason i have bee unable to access XDA from home, do to ****ty interet.

no problem. Glad i was able to help.

Sorry i did not mean to hijack nor take credit. I simply tried to make it easier for others and new users to root and remove what was unneeded. If it bothers anyone else ill remove my batch file.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
It's no problem to me but you could have went about it a little different. When I found and used the zip successfully, I gave credit to a guy named stayboogy-he gave credit to JCASE but didn't ask permission to repack his Work. JCASE was pretty upset that others are taking his ACTUAL Work and listing it as there's with help. I only take credit for writing the tutorial. JCASE gets ALL of the credit for the zip. The only thing that bothered me was taking, repacking, and not acknowledging others for their part. MAINLY JCASE.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Which i can completely understand. Ill start writing all my own work from scratch and give credit where it should be
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
NO NO NO. Dont stop using what you can. Just go ask the dev if it's ok to pack it with your work. Most of the time, when you ask, they Will be ok with it as long as they get credit for their part.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Contingency™:
Well if i write from scratch i might be able to find alternatives as well as improve what is already out there
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Hit me up on freenode

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
I have received my new phone!! yay!! now I can be of more assistance.

BTW - My new phone is:

Android version: 2.3.7

Kernel: 2.6.35.7+

Build Number: V768V1.0.0B19

It was already factory when I rooted.

I had to use

SUPERSU

. SUPERUSER installed and granted permissions but would not update the binary. it would fail on checking to see if superuser worked.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] iamhdr:
Installing Adobe Flash Player

Has anyone had any luck installing any version of Adobe Flash Player? I've tried multiple versions of Flash Player for Android 2.x and 3.x and keep getting "application not installed". Does the Concord not meet the minimum requirements? I can't find them listed on Adobe's site.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
You shouldn't need it?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] iamhdr:
I need it to use Playon Mobile.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1774336

this guide is a little confusing but sure you can figure it out. you need to make sure that you enable install from unknown sources on your phone.

Please note: Some devices will treat Flash video players differently than others. Honeycomb tablets do not load the Flash player automatically and require you to tap the area above the video description to load the player. HTC devices load the Flash player, but hide it behind a box with an hourglass. Just tap the hourglass to remove it!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] brut7:
MIne did that too but after a few days I tried again and it updated to latest 3.1.1 which seems to still be the latest, just checked.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
The funny thing is that I was able to use supersu

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] androidgranny241:
Rooted mine after losing my S3.... But now what? Is there a ROM out for this phone..?

2.3.7 BUILD V768V1.0.0B19 = No Factory Reset. Used SuperSU. Worked.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
There, currently, is no custom ends out. The good news is that you can delete all the bloatware, follow the guide link in the tutorial to gain more internal memory for programs, download an overclocker and speed up the phone and as soon as contingency is successful, we Will have the custom recovery. Hopefully it is TWRP but Will likely end up being CWM.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] androidgranny241:
Roger that.

:good:

Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thunda1216:
can't make it work

will not work on mine, tried three factory resets and updates from sd card with no success. should I reformat sd card, install fresh copy of update files and try again? there is still some data left on the sd card from previous installations. could this be interfering with the root process?

thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
After you factory reset and install the update, you need to go to the play store and download superuser.

Download root checker and check for root after that.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thunda1216:
did that - root checker says is not rooted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
Need more info. Build number, version, etc...

Exact order that you are doing it

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thunda1216:
2.3.7 BUILD V768V1.0.0B20

did factory reset. installed update zip to sd card.

followed update procedure you outlined.

phone restarted.

downloaded two versions of root checker.

both say not rooted.

did this three times. does not work on my phone. life is too short to dwell on this. I don't download a lot of apps, was just looking to delete the plethora of unused apps factory installed on this phone. thank you so much for your time. have a great day.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
One thing that you didn't mention. Download SUPERUSER FROM THE PLAY STORE. You may have to update the binary. You came here for help and I am doing my best.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Howard Stark:
Hey Fathertomany!

I would like to start off by saying thank you! Really great! And secondly, is there any way I can help get new roms and such? I can't code (Yet, I am learning), but I can pester people! And [MENTION=855097]bko[/MENTION]ol, I am sorry that you lost your phone man, that really sucks. And anyone who has any custom roms or anything, let us know!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fathertomany:
In order for us to get custom ride we need a custom recovery. There are a couple guys working on that right now.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dvkrane:
Any Stock Roms?

Does anyone have a stock ROM for the Concord? Rooted or Not? I removed some system apps, not sure which one broke my system, but it doesn't recognize SIM cards anymore. I tried factory resetting, but it didn't fix the problem PLUS its stuck at the setup screen with nothing happening after I tap the android logo. Any help?