yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] Fab919:
Sounds good for 1.1.4.

I'm still with 1.0.8 and have it rooted by Kingroot. Then I deleted the uni launcher etc. I didn't touch the recovery image. OTA detected 1.1.4 and prompted for the update, however it failed to complete the process. (It showed the fell down robot).

Any idea?

Btw, where's the hotknot function?

Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] lipippo:
Same result.

BTW, virustotal detected a couple of trojans, maybe they're false alarms but I tested in a virtual machine.
[Device Reviews and Information] raveymoo:
On the non pro version I had to go into developer options and then enable "OEM Unlocking - Allow the bootloader to be unlocked"
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65865794&postcount=347
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
I have received HT7 earphone slot is corrected. it does not require an adapter any more

power adapter is ok other standard one will do.
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
I place an order on 29 March 2016 from aliexpress,

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/7495040717.html

Seller told me ,Homtom had fix earphone plug issue ready.

Item arrived on 7 April 2016.

The phone came with earphone adapter in the box.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66235743&postcount=560

This video is show that ,

Homtom factory didn't fix any issue about earphone plug and usb adapter and usb plug

[youtube]tZLJoR6RYlI[/youtube]

Someone had disassemble HT7 ,and re-soldering a micro usb receptor and earphone plug by himself.

This is a recent photo around the world from buyer feedback in Aliexpress,

Homtom didn't fix usb and earphone plug on HT7 ,they only give earphone adapter.

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8p_PsXphbXXagOFbXP.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8vWLwXu8aXXagOFbXh.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT81t_sXtJXXXagOFbXO.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8H8HxXy0aXXagOFbXY.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8f6ryXtRXXXagOFbXb.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8ntPxXBdXXXagOFbXl.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8OvrnXq4XXXagOFbXH.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8V5KZXqpXXXagOFbXd.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8EtCRXAdaXXagOFbXT.jpg

http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8e.mHXAVXXXagOFbXX.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8MEOQXzpXXXagOFbXA.jpg

http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT80x2EXz4aXXagOFbX9.jpg

http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT811LJXtlXXXagOFbXu.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8w52DXz0XXXagOFbXj.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8cV6cXvpaXXagOFbXF.jpg

http://g03.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8Nxy_XstXXXagOFbXi.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8_rW3XAdXXXagOFbX5.jpg

http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/UT8Gp6qXCVaXXagOFbX5.jpg
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
I am afraid u are WRONG.

HomTom fixed the earheadphone plug and usb charger

Here is the proof. It works

HT7 bought march 29/2016

I had 4 HT7 in may hands this one is a corrected version

I can give the link to the seller.

Normal Micro USB cable is enough to charge

But probably there are many sellers stocked with 1 phase production that is all
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
If you had watch my video. ,

I'm not wrong.

The phone is came with earphone adapter,

I had test it,Without earphone adapter It not work .

Many customers ,they received HT7 during 1-13 april 2016 ,

post a photo in buyer feedback.

It have earphone adapter came in the box.

[YOUTUBE]tZLJoR6RYlI[/YOUTUBE]
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
And u are WRONG

your HT7 is an old version I can not help it. The date of the sell does not mean anything because selleres have their own invetory

The HT7 I received does not need an adapter. I did not receive it and my HT7 works without it and I use standard earphones set 15mm with 2 rings.

I received a newer version that is all and you the old one
[Device Reviews and Information] Alen_Jo:
HT7 v2.1.1 update

I just got notification that v2.1.1 update is available.. has anyone did it already? I am worried about bloatware and other $hit so I wanted to wait a little bit... I also can't seem to find any changelog about the update...
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
from 2.03 I do not see any improvement, so I blocked updates
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
Tried everything. Different roms using the local update options. Still issues with the removal of several malware programs. The phone still shows that it's current version is V1.1.4 (even after installing V2.0 rom).

Tried to use several root programs, no luck.

So what else can I try other than get really frustrated?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Use SPFlash Tool flash 2.11 down to 2.03. Root it . Check if you can flash directly from 1.14

I think you can.

https://yadi.sk/d/cR9GM_ThqyGcq
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
Unfortunately, I can't. The SP Flash Tool I downloaded starts correct. I choose a right scatter file, choose the option Download and nothing happens. Is there any other usefull way to root this phone or should I just trow it away?
[Device Reviews and Information] madprofessorus:
guys don't argue,I read that Homtom gonna redesign the HT7 with the right headphone jack, I guess that the stores as soon as they sell all old models gonna start sell the new ones,I have ordered two,as soon as I get them I will report if they have adapters or not

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try this, choose the scatter file, pres download button, and only then, connect the phone to PC
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
that is what I said.

Some stores obviously sell new version. others have the old one with adapter

I received one that does not need earphone adapter
[Device Reviews and Information] Jstame:
It appears that you r trying to flash ht7 roms on the ht7 pro? The reason it is staying at 1.1.4 I'd because that is the latest build for the ht7 pro.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
They have new better model, they should immediately withdraw old ones, sell only the new one.

if they want refurbish old ones that is all
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
True, it's the HT7 Pro. Sorry for the confusion.

So, can I assume the HT7 Pro cannot be rooted?
[Device Reviews and Information] titid21:
For HT7 PRO, see : http://xdaforums.com/general/general/homtom-ht7-pro-t3354975&page=100
[Device Reviews and Information] Jstame:
Give me just a few mins and I'll upload you two files with simple and quick instructions. May take a min cause I'm at work but I'll have it up as soon as I can. Go ahead and download a terminal emulater to have handy

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[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
HT7 Pro can be rooted by TWRP or Kingroot

I prefer TWRP

TWRP is described

http://xdaforums.com/general/general/homtom-ht7-pro-t3354975
[Device Reviews and Information] Jstame:
As do most of us but from his previous post he was having issues with that method. That's all bro
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Kingroot method of rooting HT7 Pro was already described, bro. by elios4dt

and summer by mrd.macdonald

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66070560&postcount=432

so no need to describe it again & again I think

script for super su

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/replace-kingroot-supersu-t3339950

TWRP method is also described earlier and it was checked as correct

BETA 2-3

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...nBLREJ0LXVlVjg

method described

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66114829&postcount=492
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
v2.1.1 more stable than 2.0.7,2.1.0 and 2.0.3

Stock rom(build) for HomTom HT7 v2.1.1

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zdk9KN2p3VDRRckE

Custom rom(base on HT7 v2.1.1)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zZzhGbFdEektwbzA

- block ota-update

- host ad block

- fix write sd-card(platform.xml)

- delete apk:

/system/etc/apps/360Ben_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/AntutuHard_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/Antutu_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/AntutuYanji_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/CPUZ_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/Ludashi_XYX.apk

/system/app/DQBAGAN/*

/system/app/DQDocumentsToGo/*

/system/app/DQGO/*

/system/app/DQXENDER/*

I had some modify on system partition. So, Block ota update is safe for newbie.

download file and extract on you pc.

Then, flash by sp flash tool.

Caution:

-All firmware update process is done entirely at your own risk.

-Please do not update firmware unless you know what you are doing, you really want it or it is absolutely necessary.

-Backup your data before attempting to update the firmware.
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
Yes, I did. It worked the second time. I could remove the bloatware except for the Launcher3. This is also malware right?
[Device Reviews and Information] Jstame:
He was specificly asking for another method so I offered him one. This is a thread for people to get help and help others. Not sure why you feel the need to dictate what others are saying. If was just asking about rooting his phone I would have pointed him to elios root method for sure but he was looking for another method. No need to jump in and try to micro manage other people. This is a public thread and sorry if I offended you somehow.

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I was mostly offering him a way to rid kingroot for supesu without using supersume. Wasn't trying to overstep or take any credit from either elios or macdonald
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
elios4dt described the process of how to get rid of kingroot for supersu. Nobody used supersume.

I am not managing you nor anybody else the thread by getting bigger is not encouraging to read if the same solution are repeated endlessly. link to a clear solution should be enough. in ma opinion but even in that case I am not going to repeat myself.

If you have a need to to do that please go ahead since obviously you prefer your way

I removed that also. To do that you need FIRST install alternative launcher.

Nova or other to choose from

I have ZenUI
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
I did install another launcher. However King Root tells meel Launcher3 is an essential system app and therefore cannot be removed.
[Device Reviews and Information] ctsatsis:
Hi,

thank you for your awsome work.

I would like to know if we can have those ROMS in Zip since it is more conveniant to install.

Thanks you again

Xos
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
This custom rom from #581 is a zip install format.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8gBLoDXwz5DYmRuOVdNMmNXQnM

If you need a last new version of HT7 rom in a zip format,

you can do it yourself by follow this step.

Download and extact boot.img and system.imd(v2.1.1) from this post #625 ,

Then, replace in to zip file from #581 (HT7_v2.1.0_mod_02.zip)
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
If you don't install another launcher on to your device befor delete Launcher3,

after deleted, your will get a soft brick.

if you have install another launcher and delete Launcher3 ready,

you will be get a soft brick after do a factory reset.

You can protect soft brick after factory reset by move new launcher from /data/app to /system/app .
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
Thanks for the information. I installed a new launcher prior to rooting the system. This one I can remove. The Launcher 3 is greyed out.
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
Titanium backup is a best and easy way, to add or move app between data partition and system partition.

Download Titanium apk here or here
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
Yes! Succes!

Thank you all so much for the time, patience and help!

All malware is removed (the keyboard apps and the launcher).
[Device Reviews and Information] maxionline:
There is a new one 2.1.2, im installing it now..
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Yes it is essential that is why you have to have another to remove this one safely

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Is it done by converting launcher into system app?
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
v2.1.2 stagefright free and bug fix

OTA file

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zdi00RTVfRXJkSHM

Stock rom(build) for HomTom HT7 v2.1.2(SP-Flash-Tool )

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zQ3pnUlpCUXpvN28

TWRP

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zT2xWdDY2YUYxMmc

Custom rom(base on HT7 v2.1.2)

SP-Flash-Tool

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zY3k1Q2ZkdzRENFU

TWRP-restore

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zOGs0ZnZNYUlaWFU

- block ota-update

- host ad block

- fix write sd-card(platform.xml)

- delete apk:

/system/etc/apps/360Ben_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/AntutuHard_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/Antutu_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/AntutuYanji_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/CPUZ_XYX.apk

/system/etc/apps/Ludashi_XYX.apk

/system/app/DQBAGAN/*

/system/app/DQDocumentsToGo/*

/system/app/DQGO/*

/system/app/DQXENDER/*

I had some modify on system partition. So, Block ota update is safe for newbie.

Caution: 1

-All firmware update process is done entirely at your own risk.

-Please do not update firmware unless you know what you are doing, you really want it or it is absolutely necessary.

-Backup your data before attempting to update the firmware.

Caution: 2

-Before Do a next OTA ,Please Boot to recovery

-and run root integrity check

-If the result is show System check Fail !!

-your device will got brick after ota

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Yes. press and hold on app wait for popup menu present,then swipe up to select command.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Can it be installed by TWRP or ROM Manager?

I just flashed it. give opinion later on

TWRP recovery from 2.03 works with 2.12

How can I backup/ create userdata.img?

If I back up userdata.img from HT7 can I flash it to HT7PRO?
[Device Reviews and Information] harmjagerman:
I assume this one is not for the PRO-version?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
This is HT7. 2.12. Pro does not have such ROM
[Device Reviews and Information] lipippo:
The latest PRO rom is also stagefright free.
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
Try this step

Boot device to twrp

Select terminal command (text mode)

Check partition path with cat /proc/emmc

(press spacebar 1 time between cat and /proc/emmc)

Flash boot partition with this command

dd if=/sdard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7

Flash system partition with this command

dd if=/sdard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18

see this, for clear about dd command

all version compatible
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
TB moved it to system /app

Google I can find. TWRP does not make directly userdata.img but 1.5GB data probably it has to be extracted form data.ext4.win?
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
Yes,

Titanium Backup is not intelligent.

It can do more or less depend on a people who use them.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
I have not seen any options. Just make it a system :D
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
What are you realy need?

to make a backup data or dump image partition?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
in stock rom there is userdata.img. I imagined that if I can copy thta from HT7 to Ht& PRO than I had data ready
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
userdata.img in stock rom was an empty image file ,

it use to clear old user data ,

When your flash Stock-userdata.img you will loss your old user data.

You can test it by rename Stock-userdata.img to system.img,

and use this tool to extract it,and see file or folder inside.

You can use stock userdata.img to flash cross to another rom , another brand , another SOC, it had same result ,old data loss.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
I would like to KEEP OLD DATA. When I flashed all except userdata. I received my system within new ROM

But I do not see userdata.img OLD when I make a backup
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
I see,

you need to dump data to image file ,

and use it to flash back when you change a new rom?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
YES. Than to move data on another phone. I had HT7 PRO in mind
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
:confused: :cool: :eek:

https://goo.gl/T1GmGJ

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TWRP backup is best choice.

It need a little mod ,when you move a backup file to use with another rom.

Just only rename sub folder name under /TWRP to match with the target rom.

Are you still need to know the method to dump a raw image of userdata partition?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
TB I had another version without menu. I see it under left button

So you suggest to make TWRP backup on both phones and move from HT7 to HT7Pro adjusting the name?

If I could make img file I could use SPflash
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
A several version of tb are here

You should to try and learn by yourself .

This picture is a key map to dump all raw image of HT7 (not-Pro ..not-Pro...not-Pro....)

see Step detail at post #643

Example

command to dump system.img is

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/system.img

command to restore system.img is

dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18

.................................................................................................................................................

command to dump boot.img is

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=/sdcard/boot.img

command to restore boot.img is

dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7

.................................................................................................................................................

command to dump recovery.img is

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 of=/sdcard/recovery.img

command to restore recovery.img is

dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8

..................................................................................................................................................

Quiz

Anyone can you tell me ,

what a command is used to dump & restore ,

for nvram and userdata image?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Thx man I will tryTWRP mysel that is what I usually do. No other way to learn.

I thought that I can spare time from setting the phone all over again. Tomorrow I will have HT7 Pro.

Obviously I do not know the command for usedata.img
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
my HT7 Pro was still hiding somewhere in the world.
[Device Reviews and Information] Rockyfancino:
Attention!

I'm so sorry because it's .misleading. But I need help.

I have a very urgent need for this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.msdict.embedded.wireless.oxford.dictofengandconcthes

I installed it. I want to use it offline when I travel next few days. For some weird reason, when i click settings, then download offline. Its starts to download, but freezes half way. So i needed someone to help me download it and upload it for me.

Its really important. Please specify which folder i place it into when you upload it for me.

Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
You will have it.

You have titniym backup v6 there are mostly v7

so what is the command line to userdata.img? I do not see anyone solving quiz..
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
You will never know unless try.

You should find the answer by yourself.

I cannot tell everything to every one.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/userdata.img

dd if=/sdcard/userdata.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20

but it does not seem to do anything probably something accepts that command
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
2-3 GB of data partition size it may take mor than 15-20 minuite.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
ok. do you think it will work to flash it onto HT7 PRO in order not to have to install apk and create settings?

or am I crazy?
[Device Reviews and Information] Alen_Jo:
Update rooted phone & touchscreen issue

Ok. so I have 2 questions for you guys,

is it safe to do "normal" OTA update if your phone is rooted? I just rooted it, haven't installed any custom recovery, haven't done anything special except deleted some bloat apps. They released another update for ht7 (v_2.1.2) so I'm pretty curious about it...

There is one more thing. Does anyone have a touchscreen problems occuring? Mine sometimes (3 out of 10 occasions) just responses imprecisely, especially in messaging app - for example when I press letter "F" and it responses as if I pressed something else.. Then I have to lock/unlock my screen and then it fixes the problem - temporary. Btw this issue was also before I rooted the phone so it's not the problem.

Thanks a lot!
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
I tested 1.08, 2.01, 20.3, 207, 2.12

Best touchscreen, battery life is 2.03. IMHO

If phone is rooted probably u can not do OTA.

You have to use spflash tool
[Device Reviews and Information] madprofessorus:
as soon as there is an adapter inside,it's OK with me, I have order two pieces, from the same store,I will let you know when I get them if there are the new or older ones

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gotta use flash tool to flash an update,can't do this via ota,your phone will be bricked.

for me 2.1.2 has the best touchscreen so far
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Earphone port is fixed in new HT7. It is ok to ask the seller I think what he has in stock
[Device Reviews and Information] madprofessorus:
it's for a friend, so I don't mind much,he knows the issue
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
May be ,you are only one in the world that got a fixed phone from HomTom.

or maybe

Homtom intend to send the only one fixed phone to you especially.

The philosophy of the Chinese Trade is a subtle and difficult to understand.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

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Yes it safe,

for the worst case, you only do a factory reset with the factory-recovery.

But I still insist that,

TWRP method is an easier and more comfortable.

You only rename sub-folder in TWRP-directory,

from " /TWRP/BACKUPS/HT7/......." to " /TWRP/BACKUPS/HT7_Pro/.......".

I used to be like that before.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Yes I was going to make a small backup & change tahat.

I wanted to use userdata.img before i root the phone. Than I can restore to factory.

When rooted with TWRP can I restore to factory?

I have the PRO in my hands 1.08 ROM.

There is LED light besides speaker, how to turn it OFF?

I tried to make dump of sytem.img

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/system.img

error cannot find such directory
[Device Reviews and Information] homtom_ht7:
no_root_malware

now have last V2.1.2

but no one update solve all ****.

Until I made factory reset all kind of malware wanna to install (last 3 months):

pop star 2014

superb cleaner

hola launcher

com.android.bluesea.se...

buble sea saga

izuma blast

bubble shot

apus..

some porno links..

After FACTORY RESET all gone ! :fingers-crossed:

:good: after 4 months nightmare
[Device Reviews and Information] mrd.macdonald:
Don"t understand the word restore to factory????

my HT7 Pro still hiding from my hand.

.

/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 is a userdata partition ,not a system partition

error cannot find such directory is show,

because your type a wrong alphabet,

try again ,and capture a TWRP screen and post on this thread.

(to take screen short on TWRP by press power button and volume down )

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Try this version.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7nnCUuvVh-zY3k1Q2ZkdzRENFU
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
In Ht7 PRO system is p20. so it is ok.. I just did not clear emmc line

I hate 2.86 TWRP can you make TWRP 3.0 as recovery for Ht7 PRO?