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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blu35p4rr0w:
Flashing in Windows 10

I was having issues getting the phone to communicate with my pc within Windows10 and I just wanted to give a little bit of info to everyone if they have similar problems in the future. IB2k7's earlier post is spot on except for a few minor things when you're dealing with Windows10.(At least in my experience. Results may vary)

Here's what I had to do in order to get it to communicate properly. First off, I ended up using a different version of SP Flash Tool and tracking down different drivers.

SP Flash Tool v5.1540.00.000 found via this chinaphonearena.com forum post

MTK Drivers found also at this chinaphonearena.com forum post

So basically I had to disable signed driver enforcement in order to get the drivers installed via device manager. Then of course run SP Flash Tool just as IB2k7 instructs. The catch is that in order for my preloader mode to function I had to press and hold the Volume Up button before plugging in the USB. This may not be the case for everyone, as I had the latest update to the Lenovo ROM installed, and that may have been causing me issues.(I've noticed that since flashing the ROM IB2k7 provides I no longer have to do this in order to get my META mode/preloader mode initialized.)

You may be able to have success with the same SP Flash tools that IB2k7 provides a link to, however I didn't and wasn't even getting any useful error messages with that version. Now when using this please do follow IB2k7's instructions, as they are exactly the same. The only changes made to it are holding the volume up button before attaching the usb(if you're using the latest s049 Lenovo update) to enter preloader mode, and which tools I happened to use for it to work for me.

Heres some useful resources for all MTK phones

that may or may not be useful for others. You're completely responsible for anything you do and I have no liability for what you do to your device, life, or anything resulting from your actions.

MTK Megapack of Tools/Drivers used by/provided by youtuber Itxtutor (Provides many tools like MTK Droid Tools, SPFlash, Drivers, and more.

chinaphonearena.com MTK Tools and Drivers Thread listings

Mirrors put up by me just in case any links go dead

These will be added some time tomorrow, I've got to go to work soon. I'm planning on putting everything into one 7z as well to make it a little more convenient for the lazy folks.

NOTICE: Remember to use IB2k7's guide(link in this post) when flashing, rooting, and installing recovery/gapps! The links I provided are only needed if the tools and drivers he's provided don't work in Windows 10 and/or you want to do some more tinkering beyond what he's already documented. I can give you no assistance beyond the linking and mirroring of files, apart from my earlier stated recommendations. I repeat myself in stating that I have no liability or responsibility in regards to your actions, and you are in agreement when you click on any link I've provided or reference this post in any manner. I ate a brownie once.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sircrisp:
Hi everyone, sorry to post off-topic but this is the only active thread on XDA for the A588T. I've achieved root and installed CWM per the instructions in this thread, and am extremely thankful for you guys taking the time to make a tutorial.

My current issue with the phone is the camera. Every camera app I use (with the exception of the stock lenovo camera app) has an inverted (upside down) camera. Snapchat, google camera, instagram, are the apps I have tried and each one has the gui right side up but the camera itself is upside down. Are there any settings within Android that I can change which will change the default camera orientation to be right side up?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blu35p4rr0w:
I have been unable to find any settings related to the camera apart from the individual settings of each camera app. My advice would be to send feedback to the developers of each app and device information if you can. I tested out your google camera and got the same result and sent in some feedback with attached logs after it crashed when I tried opening settings. I also sent in some device info and feedback to Camera Zoom FX Premium(through the settings menu) since I purchased that app years ago and it has the same issue. I do not use snapchat, instagram, facebook, google plus, or anything of the sort so I can't really help past the recommendation of contacting the developers. I'm very anti-social media.... sooo.... at least i tried out your google camera thingie and sent in a log and feedback. xD

Good luck, and maybe someone else will come up with a solution someday if the developers don't first.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XtremeRampage:
Greetings, I finally tested the latest version of Traditional T9 Keypad IME downloaded from Google Play (version git-81d3bd6 - dated 3 January) and the application worked nicely with Lenovo A588T. I can now type word such as "distance" faster with the keypad and it didn't crash when I try to type new text message and switch from phone number input to the message column. Thanks a lot, clam_
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saqibkhan:
[MENTION=7176387]blu35p4rr0w[/MENTION] [MENTION=3229824]E-Chan42[/MENTION]

Well Folks.. I understand its a Radio issue and HARDWARE probably.. but still I found this out .. *#*#4636#*#* and when u enter this and Press Phone Information.. it gives options to select different bands.. anyone can try this as im scared too :| lol .. (for 3g)

secondly my network carrier which doesn't support 3g of those bands which are listed for A588t .. Shows up as 2g and 3g too in my MOBILE NETWORKS list.. I didn't get time to try.. but I will.

Is it really a hardware issue.. maybe its a software issue where u can flash Basebands like Samsung phones etc.. just saying. I might be totally wrong about everything lol.

Well we might have some hope here.. http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pporanek:
Need your help

Hi! My Lenovo have blocked 3G connections, and works only 2G ( Poland - probably all europe ) I hope that software upgrade to 141128 can help ( my soft is 141103 ) but I have no idea how to use SP Flash Tool. Can you send me step by step instructions , how to do firmware upgrade, please? I did already download files from Mega.

Best regards!

Peter
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saqibkhan:
3g will not work on your Lenovo a588t unless it is supported by your carrier (the band is supported by your carrier ).. I believe. or till someone tries to do as I have mentioned above.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunporgo:
From 2G to LTE on Lenovo A588T with MediaTek (MTK6582) vs. Qualcomm processor

The XDA forum thread, guide, is on Qualcomm typed mobiles (1. step: "You need a phone with a Qualcomm processor that has been rooted.").

Is there, or what would be, the method for doing this on the Lenovo A588T (which has MTK6582 processor)? Did you try to do it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uan:
Hello. I am planning to get this phone as backup phone. I presume the flip will be close most the time, with wifi and data off. On 2000+mAh battery, how long should i expect the battery will last?

Thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D200P13:
Off topic but what is that OS version of the flash ROM? I'm just working if the build I have is outdated compared to that. The reason I'm asking is because we use Google Hangouts and video calling has the camera upside down. I just think the phone or Hangouts is thinking it's a rear facing camera. It only does it on video call but recording a video or taking a photo is normal.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saellys:
I'm really sorry if this is topic necro but I'm really into this phone and I'm currently waiting for it to get shipped to me.

It may make more sense once I have the phone with me, but all the lingo regarding the topic of making the keypad work with the letters for texting is lost on me. Any chance someone could explain to a complete noob from start to finish how to make the keyboard type English characters like modern US flip phones for texting services?

Or redirect me to the relevant posts in the topic already that explain it as maybe I missed something..

Aside from that, what I have read is really inspiring. It's absolutely awesome how the community's been working together and all to make this phone more usable for everyone! "That's why we love you! That's why we admire you!"

(AKA Faith in humanity restored!)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] briansheffield:
Waiting on my phone to arrive, I've looked whats feels like everywhere for the answer to the keypad problem but haven't found a fix that everyone agrees on is correct. Could it be as simple as holding down a button the cycle through number and text input? Or has someone tried this? I find it hard to believe it's built into the phone that it's strictly numbers only.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saellys:
No reply; well, I do still need help with this topic.

Since I posted earlier I got my phone and managed to install the Traditional T9 Keypad IME apk.

As far as I know I've got the keyboard working, but there are some things I'm curious about.

The first sentence I typed in a text to my friend, the first letter was capitalized using the keypad and the preceding letters were undercase, as it should be. However, in the second sentence, every key I pressed started with the letters being uppercase, causing me to cycle through uppercase letters, the number, and then selecting the lowercase letter.

Is this a setting I've set up incorrectly or is there any way to force it to follow the upper-first-letter/lower-following-letters system? orz

Update; It seems to only happen after I've pressed Insert Symbol on the touchscreen. Perhaps it assumes I enter CAPSLOCK mode for some reason? I've found no way to fix this other than to go to my language settings, turn off the T9 and turn it back on.

It would be fantastic if Apostrophe ( ' ) was in 1's key cycle, instead of the Underscore ( _ ), seeing as Underscore gets used far less often than Apostrophe.

Can I perhaps code this in myself somehow? (Or even edit the code of the APK to enter normalcaps mode again after using Insert Symbol)

---------- Post added at 23:59 ---------- Previous post was at 23:38 ----------

I tried just holding down the button to no avail with the regular keypad. If you need help installing Clam_'s Traditional T9 Keypad IME on your A588t private message me and I'll explain how I did it in detail. It was slightly confusing but now that I've figured it out, I could replicate the steps in doing so very easily.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clam_:
Hi,

I too, have noticed a couple of oddities with the "First letter cap" mode but I've never been bothered enough to find them correctly and fix them. I think I also noticed it had something to do with Insert Symbol.

I've been quite busy recently so I haven't had much time to look in to improving the IME as much as I would have wanted to. I think after you insert a symbol the IME's state probably goes back to the intial state and a "reevaluation" of the current "capsmode" isn't done. The platform provides helpers to determine the "capsmode" for you, but I might not be invoking that on IME resume. I'll have to check that.

As for your other mention of apostrophe in the 1 key's cycle I agree. I also think there's some other symbols that could be swapped around in there but because I'm pretty lazy I just got used to using insert symbol and remembering the key combo to insert the thing I want.

If you want to do a proper evaluation of symbols and propose a better cycle feel free. It might be good to create an issue on the github issue tracker https://github.com/Clam-/TraditionalT9/issues as then other people might be able to chip in and give their opinions on key cycles and ordering and selection.

The next time I work on the IME I'm looking to make the UI more generalised and less rigidly styled around my individual phone, also fixing the capsmode issue and another issue that's been sent in e-mail.

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saellys:
Thanks for the reply. I'll definitely post over on the dedicated IME's github, as it'll be a less vague place to discuss the specific program.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QwertyBuster:
Spanish dictionary

Somebody knows if it is possible and how to have a spanish dictionary in clam_'s Traditional T9 Keypad IME?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forevergone:
Gonna bump this up from the dead. Anyone know how to have the on screen keyboard running simultaneously to Clam's traditional T9 keypad when I have it flipped in screen only mode?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asim.sidz:
Glad I stumbled here before purchasing this phone. These scene here looks pretty dead. Sigh...
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CHANGELOGS IN #2 AND SCREENSHOTS IN #3
[HTC One S] Hai96:
Would like to have some feedback on the 2.15 hboot version, because I will only test 2.16 hboot versions...
[HTC One S] grorg:
I've just installed 2.15 version, all works great, have some new features for lollipop.

But there's no option for unlocking by volume keys and it's sad...
[HTC One S] Loreane Van Daal:
DLing now, feedback in cca 24h ;)

Update: sorry that I have to be brief, but I'm in a rush now - Serbian New Year ( Срби знају зашто :D ). Right to the point - rock solid ROM with a bunch of new settings in dev options, dialer and new tweaks (tile rearrangement f.a.). Memory leaks and app disappearing r unnoticeable, flashing and first boot DO take long. Restored all apps, accs, wifi, dictionary etc. from Titanium and LiquidSmooth nand. Flashed latest Slim full gapps. Display DPI is missing, but build.prop solves it. Selinux is enforcing. Low memory killer had to be properly set in sys/modules so that minfree can be set. I use rw-r--r-- . I have problems with supersu - don't recognize some apps root access, although system superuser is working good. I'm just used on supersu. Terminal app is from CM, UB update app is working. Haven't noticed camera bug, yet. If it's still present, guess i will see tonite ;). Can't say about battery life, but looks OK. [MENTION=1045770]Rapier[/MENTION] i think this one is worth of Your evaluation ;)
[HTC One S] k2thec:
This rom is awesome, most customization available. Unfortunately I am battling with the black home screen bug. I have seen it on other roms as well as both hboots (2.15+2.16,) so I am sure it is not specific to this rom. Just started happening today. I was able to boot without seeing the bug twice now, but after reboot there it is again putting a stop to any function. Can anyone else share their experience? Thanks!

forgot to mention I am always running icecode, dec 17
[HTC One S] Hai96:
New build for 2.16 hboot is up, 2.15 build is uploading and will be online in the next 30 minutes. I have tested the 2.16 hboot build and it runs fine but I have one problem, my wifi doesn't connect to the router... Don't know if this problem is caused by my router or the Rom, would like to hear from some of you if wifi is working fine for you :)

19/1/2015 Changelog

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Added theme's support

Added DocumentsUI as a standalone file manager

Added 4g as connection options for profiles

Added expandable volume panel

Added linked volumes

Added options to hide dialer and camera from lockscreen

Added support for Ad-Hoc WiFi (IBSS mode)

Added expanded desktop and implemented per-user configration

Fix GSM signal strength

Updated brightness slider

Create SpinnerBar for Settings

Add HighTouchSensitivity support (Glove mode)

Device specific updates

UI updates

Lots of Bug and Performance fixes﻿
[HTC One S] Loreane Van Daal:
Will test 2.15 tonight CET. There will be several routers available to me, so we'll see ;)
[HTC One S] derkleinebroicher:
[MENTION=5174950]Hai96[/MENTION] h.boot 2.15 version is not yet in your download folder. Is this correct?
[HTC One S] k2thec:
thanks for the new build! Wifi seems to be working fine for me initially (connected straight away) on 2.16 build. I am on radio 1.20 with supersu and icecode dec 17.
[HTC One S] Loreane Van Daal:
Yup, just one file. Previous build.
[HTC One S] Hai96:
sry for the 2.15 hboot people, my laptop run out of power and crashed :(

i started the reupload 5 minutes ago....

I think custom kernels are using their own wifi modules, etc... So did anyone got connected with wifi with stock kernel?
[HTC One S] k2thec:
sorry for my retardedness. I thought the wifi modules were part of the 1.20+wncss+adsp I had flashed, however when I reflash leaving stock kernel I am able to connect to my wifi router just fine. It is a tplink tl-wr1043nd running openwrt 12.09
[HTC One S] Hai96:
No problem dude :) Thanks for the info that it works with stock kernel too. Dont know why Iam not able to connect to the router :(

2.15 Version is now up too!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByeZ3h3mdMpSend5MTVKZnpXSVU/view?usp=sharing
[HTC One S] k2thec:
Yeah that is strange. Anyway I can't say enough good things about your build. Definitely daily driver status for me. I will probably flash it on the 2.15 hboot one s floating around here as well.

I am wondering if my prior issues with black home screen are related to the system profiles changing lockscreen.

Take everything I say with a grain of salt. I may be confused more often than not.
[HTC One S] fullmetal2k:
hi guys I just rooted my HTC One S from t-mobile, flashed latest TWRP and now wiped, flashed this rom and gapps and have rebooted and now stuck on a black screen after splash screen. Any help would be nice, also I'm still on S-ON
[HTC One S] Hai96:
you need to flash the boot.img via fastboot if you are s-on
[HTC One S] fullmetal2k:
thanks, I was having a dumb moment and totally forgot that the boot.img is on the rom and not the kernel so since yesterday I was looking for the boot.img in the wrong place lol
[HTC One S] Loreane Van Daal:
WiFi is ok on 2.15, stock kernel. With new SuperSu 2.45 i have no more issues and lcd density is option now. Beside all other usefull options and tweaks. Like that flashlight low battery info, guess we can expect flashlight notification info, too.

Try to restart router or just change ssid a retry.
[HTC One S] homeboy1956:
I had the same wifi problem with official cm12 after 20150115-NIGHTLY. Wifi cant connect.

20150118-NIGHTLY, 20150119-NIGHTLY and 20150120-NIGHTLY had the problems.

I dont know why.

Does Wifi work on hboot 2.16?
[HTC One S] derkleinebroicher:
Nice Rom, I guess, I will stay with it for a while, at least to test everything extensively.

:) : the expanded desktop is back - been missing this a bit. For those, who like it, under settings/display scroll to the bottom.

:( : I can't get the volume buttons wake up device to work.

Finally I had some FC's, when I tried to open an option in the settings menu. Can't say, where exactly, could be, that it sometimes works and sometimes not. I found this thread with a zip, which seems to fix this problem beside some other tweaks. I'm still testing the effect, but as I said, first impression is positive.
[HTC One S] Rapier:
OK guys, flashed this as well and I'll try to give a short feedback.

- volume wake does not work unfortunately (known and reported already)

- after installing a theme (I use by default the CM12 gray/red one), the system handles it same way as other ROMs. I get FCs (mostly after I've rebooted once and then accessing some settings) on settings or Theme Engine. But this could be also due to the theme itself that works better on some ROMs. Anyway Theme Engine is just released for CM12 so I expect to have lots of bugs before reaching a stable build

- Ambient Display is not included and it's a worthy add-on

- apps are getting killed alot. I mean very often I get Screebl Pro killed even if it's set as foreground app and have notification displayed. Also there are some other apps killed like the Launcher (Nova Prime) that's causing alot of redraws when going to homescreen or like kernel tuner apps (that makes some settings to revert to default)

- on the other side tho, there is less lag and apps seem to be handled better. Only after some usage some got killed and switching between apps is slower.

- it has most of the customization found in other ROMs: tile arrangement, status bar tweaks, superuser indicator...too many to list them here. Mainly almost any thing I've seen in other ROMs is here as well.

- it has a new DPI setting that enables custom DPI but also (and this is a first time seen by me) the ability to trick apps to "believe" it's a different DPI set. It's NOT per app DPI, the resolution will remain the same but an app will "believe" there is a different DPI set. It could be usefull for some apps (like mail for ex) that have different layouts for higher DPI. I didn't test that yet tho

Overal it's a good ROM, has many options and it worth to be tried. Unfortunately all LP ROMs at this point suffers from the memory leaks and after a while we got apps killed or have lag. Probably it's affecting only devices with lower RAM as ours but still it's not good.

EDIT: Found some more things:

- the Settings FCs when accessing it is due to the theme applied. After several FCs, theme was reverted to the default one by itself and since then I got NO FC. So anyone having FCs when accessing settings, try to revert to default theme and try again. Also tendency to kill apps seems to be reduced when using the default theme.

- there are some new settings present. I found that DPI per-app trick (to foul an app that you're on a different DPI). Now I found also in Advanced WiFi settings a new one "WiFi connection notification"/ It can be set as "toast" or "notification" or "notification & sound". It'll notify you when phone connects to a WiFi network. Default is "disabled"