yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] AgentSmith:
The device I'm trying to upgrade is a IQ1 of the Thai brand I-Mobile. According to the specs I found online it's a dual core MTK6577. I've been looking for a possible firmware for hours but without result.

The device is rooted and has a working TWRP recovery. I once had to enable the native android sip client which the manufacturer purposely disables in their stock roms. This means it is still on its slightly altered stock ICS ROM. No custom ROMs for it can be found, not even on Thai websites.
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
You can search for another MT6577 device, which got Variety of Custom ROMs. I prefer to choose one with same resolution. :)
[Android General] Lord_Flaya:
I've been searching the Web for a kitkat rom (preferably 4.4.4) that would work on my mt6582, but had no luck so far. Now I decided to post here and hope that someone can help. If you know of a rom that fits these specs, please let me know. It does not matter if it's a custom or stock or if it has minor bugs. Thx in advance.
[Android General] AgentSmith:
Just found a kitkat rom for ZTE V970 which has the same 6577 soc and resolution. Since there is no official kitkat kernel for my device is it wise to just try to flash and see if it boots? Or should I still copy some of the files you mention in your OP? And when it fails to boot can I still simply go back into TWRP recovery and restore a backup? Thanks for all your help so far. :)

From what I found so far is that it is highly unlikely that another device's kernel will boot just fine because of hardware differences. So the only alternative would be to flash another ICS rom but that wouldn't be much of an improvement. Since I also don't have any experience in building my own kernel any upgrade attempt from my part would probably be futile. :p

*edit*

I may have found a working 4.2 rom for a device that is apparently very similar to mine. Someone mentions problems with touch so I might have to port the original touch drivers and hope they work. So it's not game over just yet. :) Too bad I haven't found a 4.3 or newer rom but can't have it all..

*edit2*

Another disappointment. Apparently porting touch drivers means the kernel has to be recompiled. I won't even start that adventure so again it seems my quest for an upgrade ends here. Oh well at least I've learned some new things. ;)
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Sounds cool, by the way MTK doesn't release sources on large scale only few devices got complete Kernel Source which is helpful to them. That's not the end you can keep on searching cool stuff for your device. As MTK got large no. of custom ROMs to be ported. Don't worry keep your fingers crossed and go on hunting for amazing ROMs, themes and MODs. :)

Hey can you tell me your Preloader version so that I can find you KK build for your device. :)
[Android General] Lord_Flaya:
I would gladly do so, but I don't know how to check version. :(

Found this if it is of any use: -----> preloader_e2106_v82_lya9500m_qhd_asx
[Android General] AgentSmith:
I ended up flashing the JB rom and it actually boots. But as expected the touch screen doesn't work so I can't get passed the setup wizard. For now I restored the nandroid backup. After spending a few more hours trying to find out how to port the touch driver I am now giving up. I came close but building my own kernel is a bridge too far. (Why is the linux kernel so d**ned big and monolithic :() And unfortunately there is no relatively easy patch and go solution. But thanks a lot for your time! :)
[Android General] masara59:
how to port rom(stock, mtk6582, jb 4.22) to (CM11,mtk6582,4.4.2) . how to port?
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Lower SDK to Higher SDK, are you kidding? :o

Sorry! But it ain't possible.

Damn! I can get you same happened with me when I flashed JB from similar preloader device on my Xolo A700. I was able to boot it up but the touch wasn't working. So I tried using kdevelop to modify/hack into kernel but end up wasting my time. :crying:

Sorry! I had been searching throughout internet, still got no device with similar specs, you can probably contact Hapai about it. If possible they can even make a new update if people are interested for it. :fingers-crossed:
[Android General] aki_007:
Can I use it for porting lewa os 6 from mt6582 rom to mt6582 device.

What about the chinese language in Lewa , will it change itself to english
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Yes! MT6582 to MT6582 they are same SoCs no worries

You can change language of ROM if its multilanguage, change some codes in build.prop

ro.product.locale.language=cn
ro.product.locale.region=ZH

to

ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
[Android General] uinod3:
Hi sir i have sucessfully ported LENOVO VIBER 2.0 rom which is running under mtk6589t in to mtk6589t chipset

i.e., android 4.2.2 but the problem is camera was not working

and showing that "UNFORTUNATELY LENOVO CAMERA AND GALLERY HAS STOPED".....?

how can i fix it please help me.....!
[Android General] Faiyaz5yaz:
thanks for this awessome guide [MENTION=5138268]Rohan Taneja[/MENTION] ..

have been googling for 2 days regarding which 65xx devices running Custom Roms like miui , lewa etc based on kitkat ..

but I couldn't get my answers .. I only find jb based Roms .

Can u or Someone point me to mt65xx devices running Kk based ROMs .. I ll hit all my thanks those who help me =D

P.S I am from canvas a1 Android one forum .. it is based on mt6582 .. We have a lot of Kk ROMs .. you all can port it by asking permissions ..
[Android General] shoelace1999:
I need help Guys

So im trying to port a rom to my laude pulse s800 / Landvo L200 they are the same (rom works with both) http://www.needrom.com/download/laude-pulse-s800-141125/ (am i allowed to link pages here) http://www.needrom.com/download/l200-modded-rom/

Im trying to port this kingsing s2 rom to it http://www.needrom.com/download/kingsing-s2-factory-rom/

Its mtk6582 qhd 4.4

I tried all fixes excep the framework jar but i still get boot stuck on my bootlogo upside down.

I need help :crying:

Can someone give me a guide to decompile JAR
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Modded init.rc ? If yes, did you replaced the libs mentioned to fix camera? Gimme a logcat, PM me or Post here.

Hey! Sorry for being late. Actually MT65xx haven't received Kitkat Based MIUI, even on Note 3g they are going to release it next month or next to next. So, when it gets released for that device, you can easily port from it. MT6592 to MT6582, most of the modules are similar.

Used stock libandroid_runtime? Just dont use it. Simply port the rom without bug fixing, it may however boot.

Did you replaced the ramdisk from port boot.img? Try it if you missed it. :)
[Android General] shoelace1999:
Thanks I will try that.

I tried just porting the normal way but it didn't boot

So I tried booloop fixes no luck

I ported kernel but idk if thats the ramdisk
[Android General] SAM209:
Will this work for porting MT6582 Kitkat rom to another MT6582 Jellybean device?

Or is it just Kitkat to Kitkat?

Thanks.
[Android General] shoelace1999:
No luck ??

I replace necessary files but I forgot to tell you

My should my lib/modules folder be empty mine is

Also In lib folder there is no libaudio.a2dp.default.so

In etc folder the files vold.fstab" "vold.fstab.nand" are not in there
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
You have to replace zImage only in port boot.img to boot the rom :)

No! Higher to lower SDK or vice versa ain't possible.

4.0 -> 4.0

4.1 -> 4.1

4.2 -> 4.2

4.4 -> 4.4

Vold.fstab in port rom? Search in the rom folder or simple copy your vold.fstab and *.nand to port system/etc

No worries about libaudio.a2dp.default.so
[Android General] shoelace1999:
That is my problem I don't have vold.fstab or .band in stock ROM
[Android General] aki_007:
Sim 2 In call ui not showing after porting Lewa os 5 on MT6582 KK 4.4.2
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Probably the ROM you ported is for single sim device try another for dual sim. :)
[Android General] pepexzz:
i bought a Umi C1 2014 (mtk6582 kk)and i used to work with the mtk6577, so i cant realize how the ports work on mtk6582 kk, tried to port some roms end up in bootloop, edited everything but stil got bootloop, can someone help me?
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Modded boot.img? :angel:
[Android General] pepexzz:
Yup, modded but seems like the files, not the boot img, what files did you replace?
[Android General] nightwalker:
[MENTION=5138268]Rohan Taneja[/MENTION]

Thanks to you brother.

I ported many ROMs.Can I try porting MT6589 to MT6572

as I saw a rom ported from 89 to 72!

Are there any chances?

But,thankew bro
[Android General] gagitrix:
search thru google about porting roms, but this one looks more promising.. by the way, got encountered a really big bug. when i screen off my device, it wont screen on again. but the soft keys will light up. any fix for this ? thanks..

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and one thing, can i port device from mt6592m clocked 1.4ghz to mt6592 clocked 1.7 ? thanks
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Bro! Android one is bit different than other MT6582 devices. Your Android Version is 4.4.4 while roms are available for 4.4.2 :rolleyes:

MT6589 to MT6572, its hard bro! I have tried the vice versa, haven't succeeded yet :(

Did you replaced Generic.kl ? If not replace it :)

And yes you can port MT6592m to MT6592, as I have tried MT6589T to MT6589m and MT6589m to MT6589
[Android General] gagitrix:
thanks bro, can I do vice versa ?

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bro, can you link me hive rom for mt6592 ? my resolution is 720x1280.
[Android General] gagitrix:
got another problem encountered during flashing. TWRP says E:unable to stat 'data/lost+found.. help?

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and also another bug sir, what if after flashing, it wont boot up. no bootanimation showing
[Android General] //.dax:
Hi,

I found this thread accidentally, but before I'm gonna do anything, I need to ask some questions.

1/ New Android One devices are based on same MT6582 SoC as my Acer Liquid Z500. Can I port their CM11 to Z500, even when One devices have 854x480 4'5'' screen and my phone have 1280x720 5'' screen? My Acer Z500 have KK 4.4.2, if that really matters.

Another one

2/ paths in updater-script were different:

/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/system

this was /system partition

/dev/block/mmcblk0p5

and this is mine from Z500

Does it really matters that much?

3/ Do I have to do something with build.prop?

This is on the beginning of update-script of "sprout"

assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "sprout" ||
getprop("ro.build.product") == "sprout" ||
abort("This package is for device: sprout; this device is " + getprop("ro.product.device") + "."););

Can I only remove those lines? It makes me unsure if this port can really work or not.

If all of those things I've mentioned are wrong, could someone post a link for ROM (CM11, 4.4.2) that have very similar or same parameters, as my

Z500? (MT6582, 1280x720 5'' screen)

Thanks for response ;)
[Android General] mirrr46:
SDcard

SD Card not working or mounting?

Code:

In the framework-res.apk of your port, replace /res/xml/sto

Won't work for me.

Any suggestion??
[Android General] aki_007:
For installing a rom with higher SDK than your current device will require building up a custom kernel and which is only possible if MTK releases kernel source which I think is never gonna happen as mediatek earns from those releases .

If you wanna try porting roms for your MT6582 device better search on xda for roms available for

MIcromax A120 and Gionee m2 as both of them have very long list of beautiful roms ported to them.

My personal favourite : latest Touch Os for Mt6582 with no bugs and the fastest among all.

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try replacing all mountXXXX smalis from your stock to port rom service.jar ...

works everytime.

But will need info on decompiling and compiling apps

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@Rohan Taneja .

Will this also work for porting from MT6595 to MT6582.

I have ported from Mt6592 to Mt6582 but unsure about mt6595
[Android General] //.dax:
Yes, yesterday I've already started porting Popcat from A120. Successfully, only camera is not functional (I'm working on it as I'm writing this right now).

Thanks for recommending M2! If camera fix would not be possible, I'll try to port something from it.

About kernel sources, Z500 already have them. I'm just not really sure what to do with them, as I've never worked with MTK kernel (it's more complicated than qualcomm kernel) and probably, they're incomplete (again, it's only my noobish guess)
[Android General] mirrr46:
Hi,

I will try :) Can you give me advice or Tutorial how to do this?
[Android General] mirrr46:
Can you give me advice or Tutorial how to do this?
[Android General] Mbariah:
Am trying to port a 4.2.2 rom (for an mtk6589T) to a Kitkat (mtk6592) phone ..and so far its stuck on boot..with no logo just black screen with backlight...Can anyone point me in the right direction....

Thanks in advance.
[Android General] lildhiel08:
i port emui 3.0 KiTKAT MT6582 but i bootloop i stuck at logo. i try to repack boot.img and copy zImage of based to port but still stuck at logo . heres my procedure ,, based to port (vold,firmware,hw,module,generk.kl,vendor) .plss help guys
[Android General] mirrr46:
Try to copy kernel from boot.img stock to port :) I did port emiui 3.0 but sd card won't work(mount).
[Android General] lildhiel08:
i repack boot.img using cygwin(kitchen) i cant find kernel :)
[Android General] mirrr46:
Use MTKbootimg from here http://d-h.st/30d the best way to unpack boot.img
[Android General] lildhiel08:
tnx bro.. i try
[Android General] mirrr46:
SDcard

In my port there after opening the file (service.jar) can not be seen the file classes.dex.

How can I fix that??

It's only problem with my PORT :(

HELP me!!!
[Android General] aki_007:
just search xda on how to decompile and recompile apk/jar ..

use apktool/ advanced apktool /VTS etc....

its very simple just takes 5-10 min max...

It doesn't require knowledge of java / C etc...
[Android General] mirrr46:
I use Advanced APKTOOL to my services.jar file in PORT ROM, but when i decompile it there is no folder named SMALI.

When I decompile services.jar form the STOCK ROM I see SMALI folder.

And what now GUYS??
[Android General] aki_007:
You have to decompile deodexed services.jar .....your ROM shouldn't have services.odex jar file in system/framework
[Android General] mirrr46:
HMMM ups, I have odexed all files.

I'll try to deodex all odex files.
[Android General] Akorstayblessed:
pls has anyone successful port Rom mtk6582 to mtk6582 with this lesson or another lesson should come to my aid I will be very grateful. thanks
[Android General] pepexzz:
Base port from mtk6582 to mtk6582 kitkat

FROM STOCK

#SYSTEM/BIN

pq

vold

#SYSTEM/ETC

bluetooth

firmware

wifi

apn-config

#SYSTEM/LIB

HW

libcamalgo.so

libcamdrv.so

libcameracustom.so

libdpframework.so

libsensorservice.so

libsync.so

libvcodecdrv.so

#SYSTEM

usr

vendor

#if necessary edit boot image
[Android General] Lord_Flaya:
I have a haipai-a9500 mt6582 running jb. Is there a device with similar specs running kk 4.4.2 or later that is available for download and try porting? I've been searching for a while but to no avail.
[Android General] Dilip Suthar:
Hi bro [MENTION=5138268]Rohan Taneja[/MENTION]...

Can I port xperia c based ROM from mt6589 to mt6577 with your guide...?
[Android General] ajituchiha:
Any way to port MT6592 to MT6572 and MT6589 to Mt6572 and MT6589T to MT6589
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
I am sorry about that. Actually Porting Higher to lower or vice versa ain't easy :( As I told find out the same preloader device than finding same specs device.

You need to mod the Ramdisk init.rc accordingly to boot the rom. Otherwise it is possible to build with this guide :)

MT6592 to MT6572 (As far as I have seen mostly MT6592 devices are HDPI, xHDPI, xxHDPI while MT6572 devices are with low resolution)

MT6589 to MT6572 (It is somewhere possible, but TBH modules are different, try porting using Rishabh Raj's guide)

MT6589T to MT6589 (Yes! It is possible only when both roms have same android version,)
[Android General] Lord_Flaya:
OK. But how do I know if it's the same preloader? If I find a device with correct rom, how do I compare preloader?
[Android General] ajituchiha:
pressed thank you can you send me the link it would be really helpful
[Android General] lildhiel08:
i port miuiv6 mt6582 KK rom .. my problem is my sd card is my phone storage and my phone storage is my sd card.. and when i reboot my phone my sdcard not show again. i ned to remove my sd card and i insert again to my phone ..plss help me guyss
[Android General] lildhiel08:
miuiv6 6582 KK problem

anyone knows how to fix swap storage in miui v6 in KK mt6582 ? the sdcard0 is phone storage and sdcard0 is memory card .. tnx
[Android General] htc_black:
Successfully port the CM 11 base ROM to my 6592 Numy note 7 ax, thanks for this useful tutorial, and follow step by step should work:thumbup:

CM 11 4.4.2 from needrom, I am using thl T100/s to port to my stock 4.4.2 rom.

And now I still have some issues to fix,

1. autobrightness not work, even can not control.

2. unable to show navbar. Don't know how to fix :p (now using other app from play store.)

3. Screen can not turn off when press the power button, only have lockscreen sound, but when I press again the lockscreen come out and let you unlock. ( but long press is OK, reboot and power menu will come out as usual.)

Hope someone can share your solutions:p .
[Android General] Mbariah:
Hi all, so i followed the tutorial here among others and my phone is stuck on a black screen...Am porting from an mtk6592 to another 6592, both phones have the same screen-resolution; 720p and both roms (stock and port) are all on kitkat 4.4.2. Same RAM etc ...

So far only adb works and I've been able to gather some logs..using the -v long for friendly viewing :)

Also i left the phone on the black screen for close to 10 minutes and suddenly it started showing the bootanimation or rather glimpses of it that dissappear every 6 seconds with a beep sound. This continued for over 30 minutes before I ended it...

Kindly assist. Thanks for your time.
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
So, did you nodded the ramdisk of your device?

If no, do mod that. Secondly, if it doesn't work simply change 3 libs > libandroid_runtime libandroidserver and libmedia_jni
[Android General] sarry86:
Help me, i ported a rom from the phone that has features like mine, it boots but capacitive buttons and power key don't work, how do i fix them?
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Use stock ROM Generic.kl file. :)
[Android General] sarry86:
Yeah i replaced it with the stock one, i followed your guide exactly
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
Can you tell me the android version of your ROM ?
[Android General] sarry86:
Android 4.4.2
[Android General] navroza:
Bootloop

Damn I have followed your guide done everything flashed rom and got bootloop. After that I followed 2nd post and replaceing: libandroid_runtime.so

libandroid_servers.so

libmedia_jni.so

libsync.so

and modifying framework.jar "\smali\com\android\server" (copy from stock) didn't worked. I still got bootloop :crying:
[Android General] Lord_Flaya:
Could this : http://www.needrom.com/download/haipai-noble-s5-2/ be ported for the a9500 running this romantic stock: http://www.needrom.com/download/haipai-a9500-ver-mt6582-qhd/ ? I have absolutely no idea how to check if it would work so therefore I ask.
[Android General] Rohan Taneja:
I figured out that we need to WinMerge ramdisk of both device and compare differences and make modification in the original RAMDISK(stock), then it flawlessly boots

It should work but may cause Resolution issues because of apps are set for HD resolution :(
[LG Optimus 4X HD] darkren:
Does some 1 know a kernel with a very good battery life ? Sorry for asking

Sent from my LG-P880 im 15 and dutch my english isnt very good sorry
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ottomanhero:
Test them out yourself.But cyanogenmod is far better with or without custom kernels, it has better battery life.

Also try eternity project kernel v0.16 (not v0.20 as I had problems with it) if I remember right it had better battery life compared to stock kernel and also better performance.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] SpeeDdead:
first of all am on the latest ics .54 firmware , i tried several roms but always get a bug or 2 which makes me get back to the stock

so can i ask about modifing the stock to be nice ? i need help in that , i want to install cyber shot but there is alot of versions and i don't know should i install the latest version directly or ? the instruction doesn't mention this part , and i need the latest walkman if it possible to install it in ics with pics app , and need to know how to change the font i want to change it to xperia ZU font and others i have but don't know how to do it
​

am srry for being noobie but am little afraid cause i installed cyber once didn't work and walkman it's didn't work either, another question the acid audio is it better ? or walkman and if its better how do i install it ? am srry again and i searched alot and got alot of downloads but if u guys will help me please give me the download for the spefic file u will help me in and thnx and srry for my bad english ^^
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -scarface-:
Install this --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2162832

u can install cybershot on this rom, at first 4.7.2 then 5.7.2.

it s a fine costum ROM with latest media apps and without bugs, no need to unlock bootloader.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iczer:
Currently my phones volume rockers do not work. I've been running on an old ROM that seems to be slowing down,requiring me to reboot more frequently. I'd really like to update to a newer ROM, but I'm worried if I have any issues I can't force my phone into recovery with the power button + volume down combo.

I am very close to just doing an insurance claim on this though. I have a crack on the bottom right of my phone too. That way I can hop on the T-Mobile Jump program :P
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex240188:
Adb reboot recovery

will let you get into recovery without using the volume buttons.

There are also several apps that will let you reboot directly to the recovery if your already rooted

Such as quick boot (reboot)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Iczer:
I think I was more worried about if my ROM install didn't go well and it won't boot all together. Before I could still just go into recovery and re-install. If that happens now? adb recovery?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex240188:
Hmm. Thinking more. As long as a rom boots you are ok. But if you got stuck at a boot loop before you can use adb, you are screwed
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptir:
Unfortunately I do not believe there is a way to boot into recovery without the volume buttons unless you are booted into the system. Have you considered restoring to stock and trying for a warranty replacement?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krispyfriez:
Look above. ;)

Sent from my super rare, old Scroll Excel running Android 2.3 using the offical app.

DOES DAT APP RUN ON DEVICES STILL ROCKIN 2.3?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptir:
Whoops. I skipped that last line when I read through it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodscom:
Hi!

All of my meeting during the week from October 20th to 26th is blank in Google calendar (android 4.3).

If I click on any date in this week, the calendar shows January 1st, 1970.

Did somebody saw this bug?

Enviado de meu Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodscom:
I saw this problem in others nexus with android Portuguese (br)

Enviado de meu Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raptir:
Have you tried switching the region/language just to confirm if the problem persists?