yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] nannycrick:
Okay.... here's a progress report on my tweaks since root & recovery.....

Updated TWRP to 2.8.2.0 using Easy Magic. Have Xposed runnng w/ Flat Style Keyboard, Gravity Box KK, Kitkat SD Write Access, and Fonter. Also have Viper4AndroidFX 5.3 w/Beats, and Walkman Player. Everything works! Looks beautiful too! Flat Style Keyboard module for Xposed is great to customize Google Keyboard. It's resizable for landscape mode....and mine is a lovely shade of bluish purple! (it's still a girl thang!) Gravity Box gave me a transparent status & nav bar. My wallpapers look great and the transparency opens up the smaller screen! Fonter is doing the honors for the system....which is running HavixHMK.Bold font (looks very "Lord of the Rings"!) and WPS Office & Google Keyboard run Times New Roman font thru Fonter so as to be easily viewed & printable. Just good stuff!
[Android General] falken1975:
Has anyone the TWRP 2.8.4.0 or 3.0.2.0 from jemmini recovery file for the A5500-F?
[Android General] shawnsaimohan:
Any custom roms.. Solve my speakers

I'm using cm12.1 ... Sound playing is not good...even it has audio effects...how to get better sound quality... Can I flash Dolby..if yes give me link of it...:confused:
[Android General] chris0v21:
Where did you find cyanogenmod for this tablet?
[Android General] shawnsaimohan:
4pda.ru ... Russian website.. Use translator..
[Android General] chris0v21:
Thanks man
[Android General] shawnsaimohan:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxLtYRgVjB1QRHJ2cWxtNjRTX0U/view
[Android General] 7ama135:
Me too I also need This recovery If someone help us By giving the Direct link TWRP 3.0.2 A5500 -f

Thanks in advance

u can find it in russian site 4pda.ru

Or someone make an account for me here is My Email mhamawy@yahoo.com (:
[Android General] morpheus2m:
Hey,

does anyone know where to get the latest ROM for it?
[Android General] usernome:
LK image incorrect .

Why is that ?

Thanks !
[Android General] Hemphiz:
Cheers [MENTION=4717484]nannycrick[/MENTION]

Your little guides mean my 4yr old doesn't have to put up with YouTube ads anymore. Coupled with Arters patched youtube apk's root is a must. I just didn't realise this tablet had twrp available. Good stuff
[Android General] nannycrick:
Rooting is almost a must with any tablet due to the overwhelming amount of preloaded apps they install. We, as consumers should be free to chose what junk & how much junk our devices have installed!! I'm glad someone could benefit from my experience with the

A8-5500. I no longer have it. I sold it, and bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A-8. It, like all my other devices, is rooted.

A tip for you if your 4 year old is using it...hide the apps that have root access. Apex & Nova launchers allow you to hide apps that appear in the app drawer. Hide all the apps such as SuperSU, etc.. that way, they don't mistakenly "dig in" to things that shouldn't be tampered with except by a technically skilled person. I had to do that with my caveman hubby & his cellphone!! It'll save you grief!

A reflection to share here....

I bought one of those new Samsung EVO 128GB micro sd cards for my tablet. SWEET storage for any tablet! Get one if you can!
[Android General] karl6994:
Has anyone figured out a fix for the Bluetooth issue with Bluetooth mics on the Lenovo A8-A5500-F???

Also, would LOVE a Cyanogenmod rom for my tablet :( That would solve so much problems, Cyanogenmod runs so well too..
[Android General] Dimi72:
4PDA - HV vs F

Hello everyone,

I saw the CM13 and Lineageos roms on 4PDA, but they mention the H or HV version. Can we install them on an F tablet?

Can someone help me with installation instructions? Where can I find them if they already exist?

Thanks in advance!
[Android General] darkphantom:
Had this laying around and got it rooted but I don't like the stock android 5.1, definitely want something smoother on it and the ability to overclock. What rom/os are you guys running? Marshmallow possible on it?
[Android General] zdravke:
Do not install this rom, it does not work. It seemed to work at first, then everything started crashing and rebooting. Total mess.
[Android General] zdravke:
It seems to be working ok on second attempt, but it does not mount SD card. I can see it in TWRP, but not in ROM. I can erase it in ROM, but that's about it.
[Android General] Catfish78:
Is there a possibility to get this ROM for the 5500F? I´ve bricked my test candidat with testing some ROMs, and had to renew the original ROM with SP.

Regards
[Android General] MLKalo:
Help me and my bricked Tab

Hello everyone,

One of you can upload a zip file for the restauration of Lenovo A5500F because I've bricked mine and my PC has not a fonctionnal USB.

Many thanks for your help
[Android General] flieger12:
need A5500-F ota update

Hello, does anybody have this ota update for A5500-F? My tab is bricked, sptool does nothing, and I'd like to try to repair it through recovery update.
[Android General] Nordik Droid:
Also looking to upgrade a A5500-F I have in 4.4.2 to 5.x.x. Can't seem to find anything via google :/

If anybody could help out with a stock rom or link to any guide it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
[Android General] hornetster:
Are their any updates/ROMS still available for this tablet?

Have had a gutful of being told that the OS is not recent enough for a bunch of apps, so would like to upgrade, if possible...
[Android General] flieger12:
I have resurection remix 5.8.8 = Android 7.1.2, works well
[Android General] hornetster:
Thanks for the reply.

Any pointers on how/where...?

I know a lot of links for stuff for this tab are no longer valid...
[Android General] BazingaUAE:
Do you people believe lenovo offrers good mobile devices?

Do you people believe Lenovo offers good mobile devices?

I always face a problem with Lenovo devices.
[Android General] hornetster:
Don't have an issue with the Lenovo device, more the Android support, and the fact that support only lasts about 2/3 years, then you have to buy a new device if you require updated/working software. But that's a Google/technology issue, not a Lenovo one....

Lenovo seems to produce fairly reasonable hardware.
[Android General] flieger12:
link to RR 5.8.8

I think, i downloaded it from here: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=613221&st=2780#entry82303035

in zip probably you will find info how to update.
[Android General] lmemperador:
excuse me but it seems this rom is made for model a8-50 5500 h. as we can see in the rom zip name

can be flashed to model a8-50 5500 f?

thanks
[Android General] flieger12:
Hello. Good you noticed it. My full story was i discovered nand in a5500f was corrupted, so i replaced mainboard with a5500 hv version bought for 30 $. So I was fully safe to install this RR ROM. I cannot advice you. Best regards!
[Android General] hornetster:
Hmmm. So I wonder where that leaves me... The standard A5500-F and wanting an upgrade....?
[Android General] lmemperador:
ok thanks
[Android General] uZveruga:
RR_5.8.5 (Android 7.1.2) for A5500-F

I've found RR_5.8.5 (Android 7.1.2) for A5500-F.

Source: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=613221&st=2660#entry77359407

I tested this firmware and it works.

How to install

Step 1 - you need a root access for your curent Android 4.4.2

If you don't have it - use KingoRoot (https://root-apk.kingoapp.com/)

Step 2 - enable USB Debugging on your tablet

https://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ - how to do it.

Step 3 - make a backup of your nvram partition

Put file "nvram_backup.bat" to a folder where adb.exe located and run it.

The nvram.img file should appear.

Step 4 - we need to install TWRP

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=613221&st=1260#entry51099944 -

download recovery.img ( 10.94 MB ) version A5500F_A442_000_029_150408_ROW

Step 5 - flash recovery

Put files "recovery.img" and "flash_recovery.bat" to a folder with adb.exe and run it.

Now you have a working TWRP and you can do a backup of android 4.4.2, if you wish revert to it later.

Step 6 - download all the necessary files:

https://yadi.sk/d/aXkdww3Y3aFmq3 - RR_5.8.5_A7600H_23.07.2018.zip

http://4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/12584498/FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip.zip - fix for A5500-F

https://opengapps.org/ - select "arm"- "7.1" - and any variant you want. (I've selected pico, because the little RAM)

Put them to SDCard (or if you have the OTG cable, you can use ordinary usb flash drive)

Step 7 - boot tablet to TWRP recovery

You can do it by adb with command: "adb reboot recovery"

Or turn off the tablet, press Volume Up + Power buttons and select "recovery" when asked.

Step 8 - wipe and reboot to recovery again

Wipe - Advanced wipe.

Wipe Cache, Data, System, Dalvik Art cache.

When finished, press back and select "Reboot" - "Recovery". (don't skip this step)

Step 9 - flashing

1 - install "RR_5.8.5_A7600H_23.07.2018.zip". Don't reboot when finished, press back button.

2 - install "FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip". Don't reboot when finished, press back button.

3 - install "open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20200530.zip".

Finally you can reboot. Press back button and select "Reboot" - "System"

First start takes a long time (~2 minutes) - this is normal.

Do not think that the tablet is hung, wait until it is fully loaded.

Congrats! You done it.

PS:

I put all files in one archive and upload it to mega:

https://mega.nz/file/eGYUWQBJ#oKJp-fW-cuWCqgGiAEHdT9f5Ea1pl3x83McNrYk1URQ

UPDATE:

Found a problem - a quiet sound. To solve this, you need to install the Dolby ATMOS application (dap_r6.5.zip) from here:

https://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=9817#downloads

Installation must be done via TWRP in recovery mode. It fixed a problem for me.
[Android General] hornetster:
Hi,

Thanks for that post! Great stuff.

Hopefully will give me a few more years of use... :)

Have installed a SNAP version of adb, which I am not totally conversant with....

How do I run the batch files, etc??

Thanks.
[Android General] uZveruga:
It's inside a mega archive. I will attach them here.

Remember - you need to have a root, because it uses "su" command.
[Android General] hornetster:
Sorry, think I've sorted it... Yep, downloaded from the Mega link.

I'm using Linux, so have just had to interpret for that... Running the stuff individually...

Will see how I go!

Thanks.
[Android General] hornetster:
Oops...

OK, think it may be broken....

Started step #1, flashed the RR_5.8.5_A7600H_23.07.2018.zip, only option after was to reboot, now am just getting : Kernel Image Incorrect!! --- Shut down after XXX seconds.

Tried Power/Power+VolUp/Power+VolDown etc

Just keeps repeating.

??
[Android General] uZveruga:
Have you applied the fix? (FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip.zip)

It should be applied after flashing RR_5.8.5_A7600H_23.07.2018.zip.
[Android General] hornetster:
As I said, applied the RR_5...... then the only option I could see was reboot. Did that, and now ALL it does is: Kernel Image Incorrect!! --- Shut down after XXX seconds.

Doesn't matter what button/combination I hold, just keeps going through the countdown, rebooting, repeat cycle.

Can't get ADB to recognize a device, etc.

Is there any way I can install the others...?

Thanks,

John.
[Android General] uZveruga:
Don't worry, everything is reversible.

You should not have rebooted without flashing "FIX". (Sorry, it seems my flaw - I had to emphasize this in the manual. Fixed it.)

The right sequence is:

1) install "RR_5.8.5_A7600H_23.07.2018.zip". Don't reboot when finished, press back button.

2) install "FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip". Don't reboot when finished, press back button.

3) install "open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20200530.zip". And finally you can reboot.

Ok, we need to fix the tablet now.

First of all, please check if you can boot to recovery or fastboot mode.

- power off the tablet (by holding Power button, until it power off)

- press and hold Volume Up + Power buttons. You should see the dialog with boot options "Recovery/Fastboot/Normal".

If you do not see such a dialog, we try in a different way.
[Android General] hornetster:
Have tried all the start options (Volume up/down/power), and the cycle just keeps repeating, so, no, I can't get into recovery or fastboot mode... :(
[Android General] uZveruga:
You need to flash correct "boot.img" (and if TWRP is still not working - "recovery.img") with SP Flash Tool

After that you should be able to boot into TWRP and flash "Fix".

Step 1: Download this:

https://mega.nz/file/OHJigICI#J2H0UsbMaZ6xvKzslxYbNTS7fGsxX80EAewQclECpmU - SP_Flash_Tool_with_scatter_boot_recovery.zip

Step 2: Restoring boot.img

1 - run SP Flash Tool v5.1708

2 - after "Scatter-loading File" press "choose" button and select "MT6582_scatter_LVP6-WIFI-ROW.1.013.00.txt"

3 - press Ctrl + Alt + V.

4 - in main menu check "Window" -> "Write Memory".

5 - switch to Write Memory tab

6 - in "File path" select a path to "boot.img" file. (it's inside "SP Flash Tool v5.1708" folder)

7 - in "Begin Address (HEX)" put 0x3180000

It should look like this:

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5034707&stc=1&d=1591430510

The tablet must be turned off and usb cable is disconnected.

8 - press the "Write Memory" button and connect usb cable.

Dont push any tablet buttons. You should see that SP Flash Tool is working. It will show a window with a green circle when finished.

Step 3: Flashing

Now you should be able to use Volume Up + Power and boot to "recovery".

Boot to TWRP and flash "FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F" and "gapps" from the first archive.

Reboot, wait for long first load and it should be working.

PS: I use windows version, don't know about linux. On linux you need to find a working version of SP Flash Tool, get these files:

MT6582_scatter_LVP6-WIFI-ROW.1.013.00.txt

boot.img

recovery.img

and use it the same way.

https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/tutorial-how-to-setup-spflashtoollinux-t3160802 - thread about installing SP Flash Tool for linux.
[Android General] hornetster:
Hi,

Get to Step 8, and when I press Write Memory, I get: "Please load Preloader or DSP_BL before execution"?

(See attachment..)
[Android General] uZveruga:
Sorry, I forgot to add it.

Extract "preloader_lvp5_row_wifionly.bin" to SP Flash Tool folder and try again.
[Android General] hornetster:
Whoops, it's not in English....:confused:
[Android General] uZveruga:
The new firmware has started, all is ok? The language is not a problem, it is easy to change.
[Android General] hornetster:
YES! Looks like all is good!! (I think. Pic attached.)

REALLY appreciate all the assistance. How do I get to English? :D

Thanks,

John.
[Android General] uZveruga:
https://mega.nz/file/vPgjRDLZ#XD1ap01MIwhePAl7sBs2P9E1GbVSPwhd47PdRDhY1N8 - do this, step by step :)
[Android General] hornetster:
Everything great, sound a bit tinny. Have installed the Dolby Atmos, didn't seem to make any difference. Can do without.

But, REALLY appreciative of all my dumb questions that you answered! Had put it in the back of the cupboard, but now will become a great travel companion, and SmartHome controller!

Thanks, John. :good:
[Android General] uZveruga:
I found the possibility to flash on F version any firmware for H/HV versions (at least when they with android 7.1.2)

Usually the H/HV and F versions are incompatible, you'll get a "kernel image incorrect" message and eternal reboot.

BUT!

If you flash the "boot.img" from the archive "FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip" - it will work!

(Or just install the whole archive via TWRP after installing the main firmware)

For example:

I want to install the "LINEAGE OS 14.1 r36":

1) Got the firmware from:

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=613221&st=2480#entry73067908 (LOS_14.1_A5500H_HV_25_04_2018.zip)

2) Got fix for RR_5.8.5 A5500-F from:

http://4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/12584498/FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip.zip

3) Got gapps from opengapps.org

4) Boot into TWRP, wipe Cache, Data, System, Dalvik Art cache. When finished, press back and select "Reboot" - "Recovery". (don't skip this step)

5) Flashing

1 - install "LOS_14.1_A5500H_HV_25_04_2018.zip". Don't reboot when finished, press back button.

2 - install "FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip". Don't reboot when finished, press back button.

3 - install "open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20200530.zip".

Press back button and select "Reboot" - "System"

First start takes a long time (~2-3 minutes) - this is normal.

Do not think that the tablet is hung, wait until it is fully loaded.

And it works. :)

I put all files to mega, if somebody interested:

https://mega.nz/file/nLphBbqI#aGSyrMd2pmFumt6ShMyPq-5VA74uGpjOEzNTCnDzYek

The default language is Russian, but it's no problem to change:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=82766725&postcount=98 - how

I like LOS 14.1 more than RR_5.8.5.
[Android General] gkhan136:
A8-50 5500-f

Hello, ı am using lenovo A8-50 5500-f tablet with stock kit-kat rom and no root access. İt's firware version is that A5500F_A442_000_0029_150408_ROW. So i did some resarch about roms and find this. So i want to upgrade my tablet because you know many apps does not support it. Beside that i am not very familiar about this root/rom stuff. So please tell me how can do it easily and if your roms that share with us above is compedible with my tablet then please give links about trwp and root. Have a good day.
[Android General] uZveruga:
You can use this manual to flash Resurrection Remix 5.8.5:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=82709129&postcount=83

Just don't reboot on Step 9, without flashing all three zip's in correct sequence.

If you want the "LINEAGE OS 14.1 r36" - do the same steps as described in manual for RR_5.8.5, but on "Step 9 - flashing" the archive to flash will be "LOS_14.1_A5500H_HV_25_04_2018.zip" instead of "RR_5.8.5_A7600H_23.07.2018.zip".

https://mega.nz/file/nLphBbqI#aGSyrMd2pmFumt6ShMyPq-5VA74uGpjOEzNTCnDzYek - you can download LOS from here.

(You need to extract it and flash the "LOS_14.1_A5500H_HV_25_04_2018.zip" and "FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip" via TWRP)

Don't reboot until you flash a fix.

https://mega.nz/file/vPgjRDLZ#XD1ap01MIwhePAl7sBs2P9E1GbVSPwhd47PdRDhY1N8 - and finally screenshots how to switch from Russian to English.
[Android General] gkhan136:
Thank you for your explanations and so you are saying that my tablet version and firmware are compedible with this roms, awesome! One last question which rom do you prefer? You said lineage is good so what are it's issues i.e bluetooth, sound quality, wifi etc. You understand what ı mean :) Again thank you
[Android General] uZveruga:
I prefer LINEAGE OS 14.1.

I have two issues:

1) Wifi is not automatically connect after I click on the wifi enable button. I need to open the wifi list and tap on the name of access point.

2) A little quiet sound, but it was solved by installing the Dolby ATMOS application.
[Android General] gkhan136:
Okie dokie, so is there any way to solve that wifi issue, for example can an app solve this?

Edit: I found an app that is wifi connector? Do you know that app? İt says "it finds wifi around and connects them that password known". Maybe this can solve that?

Edit2: I use kingoroot apk for rooting my device and then i flashed twrp successfully. ı download what you gave me finally ı opened twrp and ı did what you said about wiping. But when ı touch the install LOS rom, twrp says FAİLED "Error executing uptader..." then ı try to install FİX and gapps they installed successfully but finally ı touch the reboot system it does restarting and it comes to twrp. So please help me!

Edit3: I just tried to install the rom with twrp and this time rom still says failed and the others installed succesfully but when ı touch the reboot system device did restart, lenovo logo and black screen came. Waited 5 minutes and nothing happend. Pushed the power button for restarting again lenovo logo and black screen came, nothing happend so again please help me?
[Android General] uZveruga:
That's strange. What about the RR 5.8.5?

Just do this, starting from Step 6:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=82709129&postcount=83

Hint: when TWRP is launched, you have access to the phone "sdcard" folder from your PC as usual.

For example you can copy a new firmware there and then install it from twrp.
[Android General] gkhan136:
I looked so many things to solve that issue including editing upgrader script but nothing worked. By the way when wiped the tablet ı touched the backup button, saw everything was empty but when ı installed the rom even tough it was unsuccessful when ı looked the backup system folder has 527 mb data. İs that means altough it wrote failed but installed successfully?

anyways ı am looking RR rom now, i will tell you what will happen.

Edit: Same. Again this rom also says error: executing uptader binary in zip and nothing happens when ı touch reboot system after steps

Edit2: Ahh maybe ı found the what problem is.. I am using twrp 2.8 but u said that use 3.02 since that site is russian ı did not understand that. So if the problem can be solved by that please tell me how can ı upgrade my twrp and give me the link cause that link is dead

Edit3: Finally ı found a twrp from an russian site and turned back to stock rom first after that ı rooted my device and flashed twrp 3.0.2 and ta-daa now rom finally installed and i am waiting on opening animation of lineage. Thank you for giving this rom (fingers crossed, ı hope it will open). After that i will try to fix english language problem and sound problem :)

Edit4: I did a quick-look seems everything works perfectly buuut does this rom has other languages for full system for example ı want to use Turkish as system language can ı do this? :)
[Android General] plazak:
In Setting - Languages and input - Languages - Add a language - All Languages select Türkce

---------- Post added at 08:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:21 AM ----------

Hi,

thanks for instructions.I wanted to try some "прошивки" from 4PDA for A5500-H/HV previously,but your manual saved my time.

I installed LOS ,working good - as always - no FM Radio and SD Card can not be used as internal storage.

Would help SD Default ON OFF R.R. 5.8.8. zip ???

And you tried R.R. 5.8.8. zip from Schibeki ?

By nick, I assume you are Russian (or ex CCCP) , 4PDA is super , I refresh my 40 years old knowledge of the Russian language...
[Android General] uZveruga:
I'm glad you make it! :) So it was the TWRP version problem, that mean that you can flash LOS if you want to.

The RR is not bad too.

The link to TWRP is working, but you need to be registered in 4pda. If you do not want to register:

https://mega.nz/file/qHZl0YRI#1Ri8Q4pzmSpVw3e2ESG0cGx-DiSR-cOdoPvC4D9sQdc - TWRP 3.0.2 for A5500F

---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:20 AM ----------

I tried this RR 5.8.5:

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=724424&st=1840#entry66173148

I use tablet without SD card, but from it's description:

"Recording to an external SD is working. "MTP host" error fixed. FM radio is not working!"

I am Ukrainian. I perfectly understand Russian, can easily read English, but my spelling could be better.

4pda is the top resource about firmwares for Russian-speaking. The same as xda-developers for English speakers.
[Android General] nguyen18:
How is gps signal with this custom rom?

very bad with stock rom.
[Android General] uZveruga:
To simplify things, I made CrDroid_v3.8.7_29.04.2018 for A5500-F.

There is a little change:

- added boot.img from FIX_START_RR_5.8.5_A5500F.zip

- fixed DPI in build.prop. ro.sf.lcd_density = 188 is icorrect. In the native firmware DPI was 213. After the correction, it is much more pleasant to use.

The firmware procedure has become easier:

1) you have TWRP (version 3.0.2 or higher) installed, boot into it.

2) install CrDroid_v3.8.7_29.04.2018_A5500-F.zip

3) install open_gapps-arm-7.1 of any build from here: https://opengapps.org/ (I advise pico - the minimum ones)

Profit.

PS: there were lags in YouTube, when video resolution is 720p60fps. The solution is to use NewPipe, and set the default resolution to "720p" in settings. The problem is solved. It is strange that in the official YouTube client have no such options.

Download firmware:

CrDroid_v3.8.7_29.04.2018_A5500-F.zip