yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Gionee M2] elvisco:
Gionee M2 8GB stock Recovery.img

pls someone should help me upload M2 8gb Stock recovery.img

M2 4gb didnt work. my phone is half dead,cnt boot into recovery and its on bootloop...

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

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pls is your m2 8gb rom or 4gb rom...

thanks
[Gionee M2] net8:
If you have not downloaded 607MB of STOCK ROM yet for the sake of recovery img, Get it from

1. here This is for 4GB JellyBean varient of Gionee M2.

2. Here 8GB KK recovery Another is, 8GB - Kitkat varient of Gionee M2

Remember to rename to recovery.img

Credits: To the original stock ROM uploader.
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
update

Has anyone got the notification of the update yet?
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Go to gionee india official page.. There u can find link nd procedure how to update.. Enjoy ?
[Gionee M2] finance.resat:
http://gionee.co.in/gcafe/discussion/19/guide-upgrading-gionee-m2-to-android-4-4-kitkat
[Gionee M2] ruiner21:
Can I flash the kitkat ROM directly?

I am using the AOSP rom, have no experience with SP flash tool, so wanted to know if I can directly flash the kitkat ROM via the SP flash tools over my current ROM? Or do I have to first flash stock JB? (but that uses SP flash tools too I guess).

Please somebody let me know. :silly:
[Gionee M2] Rohitroks:
I called the Gionee Customer Care and asked about the up gradation in reply of which they told me to upgrade to KitKat only in Authorized Service Station and not to try anything else as it may be harmful. They also told that up gradation service will be available from upcoming Monday.

What do you think about it guys?

And

Also post your comments about the new upgraded Rom if anybody had tried it...
[Gionee M2] Admrrrrr:
Yes!!!

I was successfully able to flash the Kitkat 4.4.2 provided. Working fine, even my FFC is working now (which was lost after I installed 4.2 custom ROMs).

One advice though: all your installed apps and contacts and everything else will not be there after upgrade, so backup as necessary.

Also first startup takes ~5 minutes (I actually thought I had bricked, but patience counts)

Also not mentioned in the official guide: u need to turn off the device, then connect it with usb cable.

No bugs so far :)
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
kitkat update

I updated my gionee m2...notification ui way to cool and that widget problem is fixed... But i lost my data when i updated it :/
[Gionee M2] maxdozie:
Pls would you mind Uploading you cwm backup for me so i can Flash it
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Even I would like to have that. Also with pre rooted
[Gionee M2] maxdozie:
Guys... pls Someone should Create a backup of his rom and

Upload it online so we can flash it through Cwm ..... i dont

Hav a p.c pls..... This would help most of us here
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
How to root gionee m2 kitkat version!
[Gionee M2] Akurte:
dear participants perhaps my English is not very good, but I would like to ask you to kitkat firmware to add Russian language or suggest how to do it, thank you
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Add me in line....in fact, Framaroot failed for me in JB too and now flashed the KK update from their site :( so stuck without root! someone can help pls?
[Gionee M2] Micheal86:
I`m too. After upgarding from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 , I cann`t root Gionee M2 ( 8GB). I`ve tried several method, but failed. Please help me to root Gionee M2 running on 4.4.2.
[Gionee M2] maxdozie:
Help Guys

Plss someone should create a backup of his rom so i can flash ... Upload it online and post the link here
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Root for KitKat Solved!

Dear All

After a long research into many threads of XDA related to MTK phones, I found a way to root our Gionee M2. This worked well for me on the KitKat version, so am sure it should work well with all 4.4 and 4.2 phones out there. Framaroot does not seem to work for some reason. But this method does:

1. Create a CWM Recovery Image for your phone

2. Root (permanently) your phone

Tools we need:

1. MTK Droid Tools, found here

2. SP Flash Tools - Here

3. Gionee M2 Drivers - Here

4. Any Other Drivers (just in case) - Here

5. USB Cable

6. A PC / laptop (preferably Windows 7....I had trouble getting the phone recognized in Win 8.1)

7. Please turn off the antivirus in your system (all exe files are safe, but most antivirus show false positives for SPFT & MTKDroid Tools)

8. Download the SuperSU zip from HERE and flash in CWM...all done!

After you got yourself all this, follow this guide to every word. It is quite detailed: HERE (post #5 by rua1)

If all goes well, you should be able to get into CWM using "Power+Vol Up" buttons.

Please try with caution and you will succeed! I am not a technical guy, but I was able follow the guide well. If you have questions, I hope I can help or experts at XDA can help!

All credits to OP:angel:, rua1 :good:....I am only gathering info and putting into one place for rooting our KitKat phone!

Happy Rooting and CWM Making!
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Well done mate. Can you please upload the cwm backup that you have rooted
[Gionee M2] Micheal86:
Thanks Mate. Really done a great job. I`v a question. My M2 is 8GB. Should I follow these steps to root my M2 ?

BTW, Would I send a PM to you ?

Wish you are enjoying with your newly rooted M2.
[Gionee M2] maxdozie:
Yes bro i would really appreciate if you can upload your 4.4 CWM backup online ... Please Godbless Bro
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Sure thing...but I guess each phone's CWM image is different, that's why it's done in auto-mode. I am attaching the CWM img anyway :) hope it helps! If it bricks your phone, do a re-flash of the Kitkat rom (available on Gionee site)...

Oh and BTW, my phone is the 8 GB model and i downgraded from KK to the aosp rom (much smoother and better looking)....so the full KK back-up is no longer there :(
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Yup, mine is an 8 GB model too....so it should definitely work. I rooted and got rid of all the useless bloat....still didn't like the cartoonish UI much, so installed the aosp ROM....but once you get the CWM working from the above method, it's up to you :) to stick to KK AMigo UI or try something available here...if u get stuck, ping me

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I hated the silly Amigo UI, so flashed the aosp rom immediately after....my back up phone (Iris) is under repair, give it a couple of days and I will do this for you guys again :) a rooted CMW back up of KitKat ROM
[Gionee M2] maxdozie:
couple of days?? Thats like a week... (sad)
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
Guys complete root method of root of gionee m2 Kitkat version install cwm and other Mods find here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2870396
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Thanks For Your Contribution! Thread Updated!
[Gionee M2] maxdozie:
Bro i have been pleading for the kitkat Cwm backup.... Please when can i get it.... i badly need it.. please make it available
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
It's available bro see above link

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2870396
[Gionee M2] alvanda riddle:
new rooting method

There another method do it by using rootmaster u can get it from vroot's site. When you install the app and open it will say no root access click on root and it will say getting root access or something similar. The first time you try to root it won't work it will say rooted but it's not rooted . Now you click back time 2times (you actually want to exit the app don't try to press the home button it does not quit the app) u come to the app drawer or home screen now you have to go back to the app again , click on root it does it just like last time bt this time u install a Chinese super user now go to play store and download chainfire's Supersu it's the best for the next step. It will ask you to update your Su binary just update reboot and you are rooted

Even if the above method does not work keep trying for 2 to 3 times it will work :):):)

I don't know if it's a complete root or not but freedom. Apk and titanium backup work perfectly.dont uninstall the Chinese superuser u won't be able but once you have supersu it becomes the primary Handler for you. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT OPENING ROOT MASTER ONCE ROOTED IT WILL UNROOT UR PHONE IT UNROOTED MINE
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
I already posted that method bro.... ALSO 3NEW METHODS TO ROOT GIONEE M2 KITKAT VERSION... HERE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2870396
[Gionee M2] alvanda riddle:
Didn't see that
[Gionee M2] finance.resat:
You have to use this Chinese app for proper root access in kitkat, use the right side option of the popup window to give root permission. And use tick for permanent permission. Green means permanent access. LOL Damn that Chinese app! Anyways use that root master 1.0.2 its the easiest.
[Gionee M2] alvanda riddle:
U can download supersu and make it your primary root access Handler for ease
[Gionee M2] finance.resat:
Bro I tried that. But it has many errors. Chinese one is perfect.
[Gionee M2] rapture21:
Did any one test OTG USB pen drive support in Kitkat
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Can you upload AOSP rom atleast. Does all features works perfectly in AOSP? Especially Frontcamera
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
I am making the KK rom itself, got my back up phone to run....just been crazy busy at work so not able to take time for this. I will upload the rooted KK rom, pls give me a day or two :)

PS: The front cam is not working in the AOSP rom, but i really don't use the front camera that much, plus i like the understated looks and UI of the AOSP Rom than the clunky amigo. Thats why i stuck to AOSP.

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My pleasure....thanks to you too for starting this thread, now we have a place to discuss our phone in XDA! Kudos!

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i think this app is a hit or a miss bro, it failed on my stock KK firmware dloaded from Gionee site :( i restarted the phone and root was gone, second time it kept saying "try again"...flashed back the AOSP image now....but this should also be added in the main page under root methods since it is working for some users
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
Guys rooting method updated with snapshot of gionee m2...

Many guys successfully rooted their device u now we try to fix xposed framework error and others error maded after updating to kk... This is our thread... If u want root successfully without any technical knowledge try this page

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2870396

Also we r updating others mods for m2 refresh that page daily ... And everytime u find something new related to m2

Or u can ask any query related to m2 in that thread our group trying to help u as soon as possible
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Another Rooting Method & Rooted KK CWM Backup

Things are moving and fast! Here is the simplified guide to permanently root and install CWM Touch Recovery for KK (method 3 posted by cool_ravi78)

What you need:

1. Stock KK firmware from Gionee site - HERE

2. CWM Touch Recovery for M2 - HERE

3. CWM Flashable SuperSU zip - HERE

....and of course, drivers for your phone to be identified by your PC / Laptop - HERE

Step 1:

Download the KK Firmware from Gionee site and extract the files

Step 2:

Replace the recovery.img in the firmware files extracted with the CWM recovery.img (for safety, change the original firmware file name to recovery1.img and copy the CWM recovery.img into the folder)

Step 3:

Flash the firmware using "Firmware Upgrade" method like you normally do in SP Flash Tools, wait for it to complete

Step 4:

Boot up the phone, copy the CWM Flashable SuperSU zip to your sd-card/internal storage and power off the phone

Step 5:

Boot into CWM recovery by holding Power+Vol Up keys and flash the zip....Voila! Rooted

Step 6:

Reboot the phone and you will see SuperSU app

I rebooted my phone multiple times to see if root persists, it does. Installed Titanium Backup to check if root access works, works just fine. Only issue I faced is that when I boot into recovery to flash something, CWM throws an alert saying "Root Access May have been lost". So I clicked the "Yes, Fix it" option and it does it. Root access still exists after reboot.

Some of you asked...so here is the CWM back up (not a flashable zip) of the rooted KitKat OS of M2 8 GB using method 3. Untouched Stock OS, rooted and Titanium BackUp installed. Just copy the folder in the zip into "backup" folder in "clockworkmod" folder of your sd-card/internal memory and restore from CWM recovery.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6V-1B1qTxR-dEliWnZHQXJDRms/edit?usp=sharing

DO NOT RESTORE THIS BACK UP ON A 4 GB MODEL, IT WILL BRICK THE DEVICE. If you have a 4GB phone, use the above guide or follow one of the others in this thread.
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Thanks mate. Take your own time

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Explained clearly:good:

The backup that you have uploaded wont work for me as mine is 4gb model. Thanks anyways.

Will USB otg work after KK update
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
No USB otg don't work after kk upgrade.... Even some people find difficulty to charge other phones but later it was solved....

Anyway guys we also solved mtk droid tools issue after kk update...

U can see that here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2870396

Also lots of mods still to come...... For only gionee m2
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Thanks. Your group rocks.

Looking forward for more
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Enable ART To Make Device Super Fast! Link On First Post! Check It Out!

Don't Forget To Hit Thanks For Continued Support!!
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Many Ppl Have Posted Root Tutorials.. But Many Just Show Fake That It's Rooted.. Best one is to root to flash this zip.. Check it out in my first post..

Don't forget to hit thanks!
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
i have already rooted my phone...but when i update recovery img with mobile uncle tool...its not booting into recovery mode..what to do?
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
Bro u can go recovery mode by just pressing Power button + down volume button and also through mtk uncle tools if u want to see how u can view our thread.. One more thing guys we put lot of efforts to work on gionee m2 to making mod and makes it good we r the first who find how to root gionee m2 and Install clockwork recovery as u can see don't go on rumor u can see our thread and subscribe it's new but u can see its the most active thread for m2

Every query solved within 12hour..

And for root see our thread and user Comments

One more thing guys if u root using sp flash tools some good apps don't work like titanium rom toolbox... So if u r happy with that than u can root through sp flash tool

As u can see we r working on many thing soon u find that in our thread

One more thing don't Forget to hit thanks if in anyway our group help u this will encourage us for further development

This is our thread link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2870396
[Gionee M2] Admrrrrr:
A bug in KK

(4 GB variant)

After KK update, the total space in phone internal memory allocated is 300 MB. I cannot copy any file into it, or create a new file in the phone internal memory using ES file manager and most of other file explorers. But the inbuilt file manager can copy/create without any problem. My device is rooted, and the problem exists before and after rooting, both.
[Gionee M2] net8:
You can use this tool: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jrummy.sdfix

It worked for me.
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Clariv touch recovery mode dont hav any back button...how to come back on recovery mode? help me...thnx in advance
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Swipe the screen from right to left. This would do i hope
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
thnx bro.. it helped.. nw i can go back...

Can u tell me the procedure how to install lewa os 5... thnx in advance... ?
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Which is the beat Custom Rom for M2?

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I have installed lewa os 5.. but front camera not working.... what to do...
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
Bro u can't fix camera... Its a rom issue... However u can try Axer Rom its one of the best custum rom for m2

Here the rom link

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2759845
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Is axer rom hav any bugs bro...?
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
I haven't found any bugs in "axer" rom but according to me "Fly UI" rom is better than axer, bro. You can try it. And you can flash any rom by going to recovery wipe menu - wipe all option. After wiping system and all data. Select option of "install zip" and in that "choose zip from SD card". Flash it and you're done.
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
is everything working good on fly ui?
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Yeah it is good. Everything's working fine. Front camera also..;):)
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
thnx for help bro...i m currently using official kk..but i will try this next week...thnk u ?
[Gionee M2] finance.resat:
Is there a Rom where the amigo ui is removed? I'm annoyed by it.
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Yes. Apart from stock 4.2 and 4.4 in all custom roms you'll not find Amigo UI..:)
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Tell me best bugless rom for m2...thnx in advance
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Bugless roms I came across is fly UI, xperia, axer and canvas. Don't know of other roms.. haven't checked in depth, bro. And yes, in canvas rom there's no camera so you'll have to install any other camera for capturing pics and shooting videos.. I was using LG camera, flashed it but after flashing it front camera wasn't working in that even.
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Can u add me to m2 whatsapp group?
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Have a doubt. After updating to kitkat and installing the custom roms (available in post #1) will my phone still runs in kitkat?

If not what are the custom roms that runs on kitkat?
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
No it will not run on kk..still now no new new roms based on kk...we hav to wait for that
[Gionee M2] Rohitroks:
Sorry guys for Being a bit off topic

But

I am facing this weird problem after KitKat update:

I am not being able to charge my phone or connect it to PC in USB mode(USB not connecting at all) when battery level is higher than 20%

But at lower battery percentage its connecting normally and I am also able to charge it to the fullest level but to charge it again I have to wait till battery percentage fall below 20%

I am not getting whether its a hardware problem or some software issue.

Kindly help if anybody knows solution for the same.
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
It could be a software issues.. Surely not hardware issue.. Try updating to KitKat again and lemme know if the issue is der.. Also are u using USB Cable Of Gionee?
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
YouTube Freeze While Watching Fix.. Install custom recovery.. And Wipe Cache And Dalvik Cache.. And reboot.. It will fix the issue.. If you have stock recovery you can try wiping from there.. Not tested via Stock Recovery! Enjoy!

Hit thanks if it helped you!
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
Plz someone port kk based rom...u guys rock...we r waiting for kk based roms... ??
[Gionee M2] Rohitroks:
Thanks for quick reply.

I used Gionee USB only and original charger that I got with Phone.

Still this issue.

I will try re flashing the ROM as your suggestion and let you know when its done.
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
Hey, if you go back if post I also had mentioned about similar issue.. Well I tried flashing (it won't work) And check if the charge drops (doesn't charge continuously cuz mine did)I had no other option but to take it to service centre... They replaced the connector along with mother board and now everything works fine.. So take it the service as soon as possible

PS: it takes little over a week to be repaired
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
PLS HELP ME

need RUU for HTC SENSATION z710e SK Telecom

SK_911
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
My HBOOT 1.27.0000

RUU giving ERROR..

is there any way to change SUPERCID without S-OFF

i read somewhere with supercid 11111111 u can use any RUU but that requied S-OFF....

pls HELP
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you are on S-ON you can't downgrade

and AFAIK there is no ics ruu for your region

S-OFF the device and then you can downgrade
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
My phone wont turn ON it show HTC logo then blank screen...
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
is your on S-ON or on S-OFF?
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
S-ON
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
you only option is to S-OFF the device

by the way why don't you flash a custom rom from recovery?
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
I accidently flashed kernal using ViperKernalFlasher since then my phone wont turn ON it just shows HTC logo and then screen turns black

i have tried to flash custom rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699401 but that didnt helped either nor flashing back stock kernal which i found on net ....

So if u can help me flash some custom rom so i can atleast use phone it would be better then RUU
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
4ext Recovery Touch

i am currently download few roms from XDA in hope that anyone might work..
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
follow these steps

1)format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext recovery

2)enable smartflash from 4ext recovery

3)flash the rom

4)done
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
When i flashed http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699401

it said to do a standard full wipe

so in 4ext wipe | format option i wiped all the things

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache

wipe cache + dalvik

wipe dalvik cache

wipe battery stats

format system

format data

format boot

format all partitions (except sdcard)

I HOPE THAT thats its not what causing custom rom to work ..... :(
[HTC Sensation] nommiekhawaja:
Flashed rom and it worked ....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks buddy soo much !!!!! :)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
use the option i told you

if in the installation of the rom asks you for full wipe just don't do it since you have done already a full wipe
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
is it true you made this in less than a day?!

YES so I'm sorry if its not perfect. Its a good start tho and I felt bad yall didnt have any real ROMs made specifically for Verizon to play with and wanted the challenge of porting to a different android version and base lol too easy? wheres everyone elses u guys need help???...

users please just let me know any bugs or issues found plz!

- mmm sleeep... I got 99 problems and shes all but 1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dogg94:
If not on safestrap just flash rom and Supersu?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thcaddict:
How can I install this is i am coming from factory NC5 with no root? Just got my replacement today and i been trying to figure out how to root this NC5, can anyone help? Can this superSU be flashed thru stock recovery? I'm trying to get Safe Strap back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crobs808:
I was in your positions too. To answer you question, no, you need Safestrap and to be rooted. Just follow the directions by Surge here: Link - 1)Do the blue steps to downgrade, then 2)Do the initial steps at the top of the OP to get NC5+root.

it is tedious, but after that you can install Safestrap and THEN get this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yes but this is untested water... flash ROM, KT kernel or similar and SuperSu to be safe :) basically anything you'd need to install a 4.4.2 rom from international thread minus jrkruse's patch :) or who knows maybe you'll need the patch...

let me know results?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
actually use my method. :P like stated (look in my signature) its been around for a week longer than surge's and its not tedious at all. and no you dont need Safestrap. or use the method described in the installation procedure. those are the only 2 methods supported.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dogg94:
I installed without safestrap successfully but I couldn't get wifi to turn on. I downloaded the wifi fix in the op but that didn't fix it. Other than that everything seemed to work.

Edit: never flashed kernel going to reload and try that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
MDK? You may need to flash the MDK non-hlos modem to get wifi up and running.