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[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] mstrswrd06:
Thanks! I'll look into that one. I am a little weary of Knox, and I'm not a fan of Samsung's email client with corporate accounts but this looks promising.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] RochiWizz:
Hi everyone

First of all I'm in no way a DEV, all files and tools in this post is made by various DEV and a big thanks goes to all of them for there great work.

All I've done is combining them to get the desired end result. I take no responsibility for any damage that might happend by following this guide.

Prerequisite:

1. SGP321 with stock 10.5.A.0.230 Locked Bootloader(unlocking instruction here) or do it from Flashtool To relock Bootloader once done, repeat this step.

1. Download SuperSU flashable

2. Download and extract the boot.img from CM11

3. Installed fastboot (part of the Android SDK)

Steps:

1. Copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip to SD card on the tablet.

2. Put the Tablet Z in fastboot mode (press and hold Vol+ when inserting USB cable)

3. Copy the boot.img to the same folder as the fastboot.exe

4. Open a console(Command prompt) where the fastboot.exe is located

Type.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot reboot

5. Keep pressing Vol+ for a few times it boots up

6. Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip from recovery

7. Power off the device

8. Put Tablet in Flash mode by holding volume down key while plugging in the usb cable.

9. Flash SGP321_10.5.A.0.230 R1D_Custom GENERIC.ftf via Flashtool

10. Boot up and you will have the SuperSU installed

Optional install recovery

Install Busybox

Connect Tablet to pc while powered on download the Recovery

Extract the content and run the install.bat .
[Xperia Tablet Z General] sanfran:
Thanks for sharing!!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] d0ubl3_d1zzl3:
Nice! I can confirm that this works well even with SGP351. The best thing about this method is that it doesn't wipe anything, if you don't want to. Awesome find, OP!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] nemrih:
Does this work without an SD card?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] RochiWizz:
Yes just place the files on the device memory instead.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ecksdeeay:
DELETE ME! EDIT/DELETE Where's the DELETE?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ecksdeeay:
DELETE ME/// Totally messed up
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ecksdeeay:
......

Didn't unlock bootloader...Doh! (couldn't make out from the description if it was to be unlocked before the steps or not)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ecksdeeay:
Getting boot loop!!!:eek:

Must have messed it up trying earlier...Done and dusted:D
[Xperia Tablet Z General] will_w:
I'm getting bootloop as well. How did you fix it?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] ecksdeeay:
Fixed by Sony PC Companion ('Fix my Tablet' which just re-flashed the stock fw) after the struggle of stopping the loop.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] audiospeedwagon:
A bit confused

Prerequisite:

1. SGP321 with stock 10.5.A.0.230 Locked Bootloader(unlocking instruction here) or do it from Flashtool To relock Bootloader once done, repeat this step.

1. Download SuperSU flashable

2. Download and extract the boot.img from CM11

3. Installed fastboot (part of the Android SDK)

So in step 1 above, does the bootloader need to be unlocked? Or does this method work with locked bootloader? I'm sorry, the wording is a little awkward and I would like to know if I need to back up my TA keys prior to attempting this method.

Thanks

audiospeedwagon
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Rootk1t:
You can root it much easier with Easy Root Tool without messing with bootloader.
[Gionee M2] raavanan:
An all-in-one thread for gionee m2, nice
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
Got a problem

Hey, I encountered a problem in my gionee m2... Whenever I try to add widget on a 3rd party launcher such as go launcher or Nova launcher, the settings crashes...Plz help me solve this problem!!!
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Yup.. Everyone are facing.. Its due to stupid amigo ui.. I guess it will be fixed via future updates..
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Exactly, you'll not be able to add Widgets because of Amigo UI. Solution is if your phone is rooted, install busybox and an application named "system app mover" or any application which can do that work. Once this is done, you can install Nova launcher and then open system app mover, granting root permission. Push Nova launcher into system and reboot. Now, Nova launcher will be into your system and you can add any Widgets onto you home screen..:);)
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
Update:

I was checking out many launchers to see if the widget problem existed in all the Launchers..... But as I saw, the settings didn't crash in Launchers Like nemus launcher or MIUI home.
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Okk make any launcher into system app and widgets will work..
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Hi! Is there anyone who can port "Color OS" for our Gionee M2? System which comes inbuilt with "Oppo" phones.
[Gionee M2] Anand Ban:
Great work of putting information in one place

great work bro.

The idea of bringing all customization info for Gionee m2 in one place is highly appreciable.

By the way its a great phone, I will just charge it every 3 days (with 3G on for 24/7 & WIFI for 2 hours. I do not play music that frequently. But I browse a lot. With 4 Gmail accounts + 7 LIVE accounts + 2 Exchange accounts + Weather widgets)

Just thinking about my old WP7 phone (HTC HD7) which I had to charge every day (mostly twice) & holding this phone now.....its heaven.

I was searching for days to find information for rooting, flashing.....finally came here.

1. I have rooted using framaroot (third option in exploit list worked for me)

2. Before that rooted it using VRoot tool from XIAOMI site

3. Installed Mobile uncle tools from Play store

4. Downloaded and kept the recovery.img in SD card (make sure you keep it in the root directory - meaning not in sub folders of SD card)

5. Installed the recovery using MTK Mobile uncle tools

6. Then installed ROM manager

7. Went into recovery mode

8. The Touch based recovery was good (compared to old button based where I had problems in my old device where the volume buttons were not working)

9. Remember that the touch recovery there will be no back button. (you have to swipe LEFt & RIGHT for drilling)

10. Downloaded & kept the pure AOSP rom in my SD card

11. Took a complete BACKUP of current ROM (prebuilt AMIGO UI based rom that comes with Gionee M2)

12. Copied the backup to my computer (safe side)

13. Went to ROM manager & installed the custom rom (that i downloaded in step 10). Using ROM manager is easier because you do not have to remember stuff like wipe/reset/dalvik......& what order to perform them

14. Finally had a fresh new OS.

15. Installed themer & my phone now rocks.

DETAILS:

Stock AMIGO UI: When I bought it: Free RAM: 430

Stock AMIGO UI: After installing apps: Free RAM : 140

Custom AOSP: After installing apps: Free RAM : 500+ :)
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Thnx! Credit the developer for the AOSP ROM! And hoping for more development :D
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Yes, Shivam made this nice rom and we're really thankful to him but I think there's a minor bug in this rom with it's tethering. Check this out if you have not got this problem? Try connecting your phone's Wi-Fi 4-5 times and then start Wi-Fi tethering if it gets active? And if it's not then you won't be able to open your phone's Wi-Fi bro..
[Gionee M2] haykay2005:
gionee g2 custom rom needed

Guys, gionee g2 users are hungry of custom rom. You guys should help
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
We can only help if we have the device with us.. And there are many roms released for g2.. Do check it out at XDA
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
Samsung's keyboard

Guys can anyone upload the samsung's keyboard as a apk file for m2??
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
I don't think you'll get Samsung's keyboard apk file anywhere because it is made only for Samsung roms but yes you can have a look at this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2522453

Maybe above link thread can be useful to you?

You can also use "Smart keyboard". It's very good and easy to use. Also you'll get galaxy skin in it..:) ;)
[Gionee M2] Kalpesh Sharma:
TWRP for Gionee M2

Can Anybody plz make TWRP 2.7.1.0 for our Gionee M2
[Gionee M2] raavanan:
it's been long time but no new customs roms,:crying: i tried to port some but ended up in bootloop
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Yea..we are all waiting for New devs to create many custom roms.. And Good try bro..
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
Change 3g sim option included

which of the above roms include change 3g sim option in settings as i downloaded lewa but it doesn't have it .

are there any mods to to do the same for any custom rom and also i am not able to flash lenovo super camera in stock amigo , does someone know why?
[Gionee M2] raavanan:
Axer, Xperia, canvas 2.2 these roms will allow you to change 3g Sim, and you can also install Lenovo super camera in these rom
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Just today I updated my m2 to kitkat. I feel the stock rom is dreadful. Also home button wasn't working(dunno if any one else faced this issue) and available memory showed just 305mb. The next moment I reverted back to jb aosp rom.

So I request the devs to port kitkat custom roms for our m2. Would be grateful for that.

I don't wanna miss features of Xposed modules such as gravity box
[Gionee M2] Rohitroks:
Thanks mate for your kind suggestion.

Will surely try it.
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
KitKat - CWM zip Pre-rooted

Hi folks.....I managed to make a KitKat CWM Flashable zip using Android Kitchen (the version that supports KitKat roms)....I am getting a constant cwm error status 0 while trying to flash. Am no techie so can't manage the stuff with the update script or the binary....If any one you can work on it, I will upload the ROM and send you the link. Please pm me. Thanks!

Once the flash works and is tested, I can try to start porting other ROMs to M2 :) Hopefully!

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Not entirely bugless bro....I used AOSP, Canvas, Fly UI as well.....front cam doesn't work in any of them. Plus, AOSP autobrightness seems an issue.

On a side note, if anyone from India is unable to access the ROMs listed here from mega.co.nz....since owing to a recent circular from the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India directing the blocking of some file sharing sites, Airtel, ACT and other major providers have blocked these sites. Simple work around is to change the DNS of your internet settings.

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front cam works fine in stock JB and stock KK....I guess its a porting issue, some lib file somewhere is doing the trick. I made a stock (debloated) KK ROM, but struggling with the update-binary and updater script....I guess things have changed quite a bit from the JB way of setting permissions and mounting system in the updater script (read on xda blog)....so if someone can collaborate on this, we can try and port some ROMs

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Second you on that.....the genius who designed that Amigo UI deserves a one way ride to antarctica...
[Gionee M2] Patel009:
Bro, in AOSP rom there are bugs like front camera not working and after turning on Wi-Fi tether for 2-4 times we face problem with turning on Wi-Fi. I faced it every time after flashing rom that's why didn't write AOSP. In canvas I haven't found any bugs yet except it has no camera so I installed LG camera and in that even my front camera wasn't working but for me that's not a big deal because I seldom use it. And in fly UI there are no bugs, can say this because currently I'm using it and front camera works in mine..:)
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
My facebook and whatsapp nd uc browser deleted automatically... I hav downloaded them 3times..but when i reboots my device these 3 apps got removed automatically.. Can anyone tell my why this happening?
[Gionee M2] Rohitroks:
Sorry again to be a bit off topic

But

I accidentally formated my NVRAM by formatting my phone using SP Flash Tool.

Now my phone is giving me Invalid IMEI and Invalid Mac Address for WiFi error.

[emoji27]

Can Anybody please guide me to get out of this situation.
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Follow this guide.. It should work..

Don't forget to hit thanks!
[Gionee M2] net8:
Missing link?

Which guide? link missing (at this moment) in the post.
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Try this bro...let us know if it helps..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2269740
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Sry.. Here is the link.. Try it out! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2730486
[Gionee M2] wilsey:
[MENTION=4640860]nandakalyan[/MENTION]

Noticed you were having issues with update script for kitkat with your phone.

Here is my update script and binary i use for iNewV3 kitkat (MT6582) based roms, Works with CWM and TWRP .

Hopefully it helps you to get started. Just change your mount points to match your phone .
[Gionee M2] net8:
If you have taken backup of your jellybean Stock Rom using MTK droid tools, the NVRAM file can be found in the directory inside the backups folder. In that case you can use MTK droid tools to restore them.

If not,

I hope, this link will help: http://en.miui.com/thread-10061-1-1.html

Use: imei&sn writer v1.5.3.rar info from the link given in the page.

I have attached the MT6582 DB File. Thanks to its origin.

Choose smartphone option inside imei&sn writer Extract and use the NVRAM DB file.

You need windows 7 system with admin rights to run the tool without trouble. You alone shall be responsible for your actions and out come by reading this information

Connect your device... Go on according to the tutorial.

:good: Hope you liked it.
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
Guys good news within 2-3 days we r launching our kk custum rom......

People who havent update to kk can also use this and those who are on kk its better and lighter than stock kk and lots of modifications...

Here are few screenshot of that

We r going to post it on our thread

xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/root-kitkat-gionee-m2-install-cwm-mods-t2870396

Hit thanks if anything help u it encourage us to more doing work we r not doing this coz we get paid its our passion .

Rom dev- me ,vishal and geo

Lots of modification have to come more updates in our thread soon ram uses only 33%
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Good work.. Lemme me know when it releases.. I'll added it to my list of custom Roms..
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
ok
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Thanks a mighty ton! Will try this over the weekend and hopefully make a working ROM :)
[Gionee M2] Suman_Bangalore:
Gionee M2 DayDream

Guys,

Any one know why there is no DayDream option in Display settings in Gionee M2. It was not there in JB and now in KitKat also its missing. Also the icons cannot be arranged according to Alphabetical order.

Any developer working on these issues?

Thanks
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Thanks a ton again, i changed the mount points and it started throwing a Status 7 error.....deleted the package_extract_file, kept only boot.img extract and it flashed. I tried to booting up and system booted...hurray!! But SU wasn't active (i've updated the rom su and busybox to KK versions available, so this should be a non-issue), but the android keyboard kept force closing :( And the mega-edit part - getting rid of stock UI and replacing it with stock/AOSP KitKat UI..tried some mix and match and hit a bootloop..any hints on this bro? Thanks in advance!
[Gionee M2] odifek:
Apps won't install in phone storage

I have a problem here. After updating my bros m2 (8gb) to kitkat, apps no longer install in the internal 3.9 GB internal phone storage partition. They only go to system memory which has but little space! How do I fix this please?
[Gionee M2] wilsey:
If you ever get an error on flashing, Throw up ADB whilst in recovery, connect USB and issue command in windows

adb pull tmp/recovery.log

This will extract a txt file and you can easly see the error and fix .

For your supersu issue, Have you init.d support on rom? Using my update script, copy/replace attached files over your rom, This will get you working.

Thirdly, What do you mean UI , The whole system UI/notification area etc or just the launcher?

I would need to see a logcat of what errors your getting whilst bootlooping to help you with that issue, have you disabled signature checks?
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Thanks! That was really helpful, am still learning how to do these things. I think I enabled init.d support, because I see the folder in system-etc. I did try a workaround for the SU issue last night, so I am hoping to fix it. Yet to test it though. I will use your suggestion as well, because I think it is more authentic than my methods :D

I will do the adb pull and see the log to try and resolve it. I will post the logcat if I hit a boot loop again, I think I hit bootloop because of the UI changes I made.

Like the typical noob, I just thought I'd give a shot at it by replacing Launcher.apk, framework-res.apk, framework.jar, SystemUI.apk and Settings.apk. I think something got really messed up (permissions or version compatibilty)....I replaced these with KK versions of apps I downloaded.

By UI, I mean the Amigo system (aka Gionee's custom skin like Samsung Touchwiz). I want to do away with the whole gamut of the custom skin and just keep give it a clean AOSP look. I love the understated looks of the stock KitKat UI, I am sure there are many who love it that way as well. So trying to make this one for the community!
[Gionee M2] odifek:
Any fix for this yet?
[Gionee M2] wilsey:
Ah no problems, Nothing wrong with trying things, its how we learn :)

Swapping framework files is a bad idea, as alot of system apps, jar files and smali pull the resources from the public id in framework-res.apk, and when you replace that everything is messed up.

Also a must when replace system files is disabling signature checks, simple and easy guide can be found here .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2725233

Now, Launcher is fine to replace, but i wouldn't change the rest, settings.apk can be a hit and miss, but the rest you would need to port.

But if you are looking for a completely new ui, stock based, I would recommend porting another rom to your device and work on modding that.

I could certainly help with getting a rom stock based from a device with similar specs and assist you porting it.
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
Storage Problem!

This may be a bug but... When I try to download a app from the play store when the internal memory is less than 320mb or something... I get the insufficient space error...! Anyone else experieneced this? Me running on KitKat and not rooted
[Gionee M2] odifek:
Hello, are you using the 8gb version? Are you able to install apps in the internal phone storage of 4gb?
[Gionee M2] nandakalyan:
Thanks for the encouraging words! It means a lot to me! I successfully flashed the stock firmware (with your script and SU files) but the android keyboard FC didnt stop :( is it to do with permissions?

I will go the porting way, I think no other MT6582 device is really running an AOSP Kitkat ROM :( if I can find one, I can use the kitchen to start the basic work.

Thanks again for the continuous support!
[Gionee M2] Donwise:
After doing CWM backup of this phone, I realized that the backup file is not in zip format. Am I safe, or didn't I get it ryt?
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
if u make backup with cwm u won't get zip file... if u do backup with mtk droid tools u will get zip file.. but don't worry... both backup if safe...
[Gionee M2] rkiwtir:
It's the 4gb version... And ya I'm able to install apps in phone storage... I'm also able to install the apk files but I can't download anything from play store
[Gionee M2] wilsey:
You should have a look on Needrom for differnt roms, just type into search MT6582.

About keyboard, try removing and updating the keyboard to a later version,usually called LatinIME.apk in your system/app folder. And also if you are using the Android L version, make sure to put the library files into the system/lib folder.
[Gionee M2] odifek:
Please which skatter file did you talk about?

Please which skatter file did you talk about to use in flashing custom recovery for kitkat?
[Gionee M2] cool_ravi78:
FIRST CUSTOM.ROM FOR GIONEE M2

Kk based

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2885227

HIT THANKS IF ANYTHING HELP U
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
:good:

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MTK6582_Android_scatter.text in the kk_m2.zip file
[Gionee M2] anisharsenal:
Downloading :good:
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Mtk6582 scatter file present in your KitKat os folder..
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
it's mtk 6582 chipset ...
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Oops sry.. Spelling mistake.. Thanks..
[Gionee M2] odifek:
OK, thanks
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
anytime ..

don't forget to uncheck all other than recovery check box and double click on recovery and select the recovery file that you downloaded from here , also press volume down/up key during connecting phone to pc so that pc recognises your phone.
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
why don't you include mods that are compatible with m2 and boost m2's performance to an unexpected level.

like extremebeats studio , pon3build4 , vinardo's ASDPE(with some libs removed ) , Tweakdrypt etc.

because all rom have sort have of similar performance and only difference in UI but these mods change the working of the system and can be flashed on any rom.
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Actually the mods u see have some issues of their own.. We can mod our m2 if someone ports aosp ROM for it.. Bcoz amigo restricts from a LOT of things! -_- I wish gionee devices came with aosp android..
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
you didn't get it i meant that you must include these mods in your first post as they are totally compatible (only ASDPE has some conflicting lib files that need to be removed ) with our M2 nad provide such a nice audio that you will feel like owning a htc/xperia and the tweakdrypt is far most the best performance enhancer and well goes with other mods too , i've been using these mods for months since i owned m2 and they are the best .

why don't you try them and tell me did they worked or not.

note: don't forget to clear cache and dalvik after every installation .
[Gionee M2] Rohitroks:
I tried this thrice at different times but it didn't work.

Can you please suggest any other method..
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2730486
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
Okie. I'll try them out and add them too the post. Thanks!
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
this was what i was trying to say the whole time.

if you have any prob you can ask me .

for ASDPE delete lib files named libaudiocustparam.so , libaudioeffect_jni.so , libbessound_mtk.so , libeffects.so (courtesy : VINARDO)

a pinch of advice first try only ASDPE and V4A (install as normal apk then turn into sys by lucky pat. * i know you know but for surety) and if not satisfied then try EXTREMEBEATS studio v2 + ASDPE +V4A

V4A settings :

enabled

equa: accoustic

impulse : ASPSM.irs

differential : 20

head surr : +2

dynamic bass : common earphone v2 for earphone / highend heaphone v2 for headphone

viper bass : natural + 100 hz + 8.0 db

viper clarity : ozone+ + 12 db

audio protection : extreme

threshold : -6 or lower

that's it
[Gionee M2] rishiandri:
I would advice not to use viper.. I used to use viper and it spoilt 2 of my earphones.. Best sound quality for me is by using PowerAmp Player..
[Gionee M2] aki_007:
brother i have been using viper for almost a year (will be in november)

initially in my micromax a89 ninja and then in my love gionee m2 with the same earphone soundmagic es18 (even there's is a dedicated irs for it) for exactly the same period and two of my friends are also using (V4A + ES18) and we have nothing but enjoyed the music and movies too so much that i prefer watching it in my mobile rather that in the laptop .

for the damage you got , i think you never used the o/p and the threshold limits (dude they are required if you are having a normal hearing power and earphones)

if you don't wanna use V4A then go with DOLBY v1 apk in vinardo's thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2765331 + extremebeats v2 and put up your headphones and start dancing:D
[Gionee M2] dhanmohan:
guys any solution for front camera on axer rom?